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Manon is an award-winning creative engineer and producer. Developing transformative global AI experiences across multiple sectors and industries.
A frequent collaborator with artists and brands such as will.i.am, Idris Elba, LVMH and Google, Manon is currently featured as the ‘face of’ Apple Wallet following his development of the Mindvalley app, and it being featured in every Apple Store worldwide.
Working with Framestore and Che Lingo, Manon produced original music for the Refugee Olympic Team. Combining live footage and generative AI to produce a graphic-novel-style showcase of the athletes which was showcased at Cannes Lions and the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Manon is recognised for game changing product innovations, including ROLI’s Seaboard and BLOCKS and Native Instruments’ MASCHINE. His passion for education is reflected in his ambassadorship at A.R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory in India, as well as launching a scholarship at the Royal College of Music, created in tribute to his daughter Maia, to empower young women to pursue careers in music.
Manon has won prestigious innovation and design awards, including CES Best of Innovation and iF Design Awards. He has contributed to five of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions list. Manon continues to use the transformative power of technology to produce more inclusive experiences. Demonstrating AI as a force for creativity and social good.
He told us: “I’m thrilled to be part of Blend BCN, where creativity is celebrated across so many inspiring disciplines. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with artists and innovators from around the world, and I’m excited to share my latest immersive automative project, Sound Drive, with the incredible lineup of
special guests and speakers. This festival is a testament to the power of collaborative creativity, and I can’t wait to explore how our ideas will resonate and inspire.”