Yannick Connan

Yannick is a global creative leader and Co-Founder at State of the Art, with more than 25 years of experience spanning Tokyo, Paris, London, and New York. Working at the intersection of creativity, product, data, and AI, he helps organizations design bold, practical, human-centered experiences that support growth, improve efficiency, and create stronger customer value. His expertise spans AI systems, data orchestration, and AI-enabled content operations, with a focus on building tools and experiences that are more adaptive, meaningful, and effective for both audiences and teams. Yannick has spoken at major industry events, including Customer Experience Expo in San Jose and the AI Summit in New York, and is passionate about making creativity more collaborative, measurable, and impactful.