Dr. Ling Fan is a scholar and entrepreneur whose work explores where AI, business and creativity merges. He is the founder of Tezign, a leading "Content + AI" unicorn dedicated to empowering enterprises with generative AI for efficient content management, production, and distribution, driving business growth. He is the professor and founding director of the Design AI Lab at Tongji University, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and Aspen Institute China Fellow.

Dr. Fan has a doctoral degree from Harvard University and a master ‘s degree from Princeton University.

Susan has extensive experience in business operations and brand marketing, having held senior positions in big data and digital development at leading companies in the Retail, FMCG, and infant formula industries. Currently at Tezign, she drives the implementation of Tezign's Content + AI strategy.

With nearly two decades in the field, Susan possesses deep expertise in multinational FMCG and retail sectors, offering both an international outlook and deep understanding of the Chinese market. She specializes in brand strategy, product innovation, and communication, pushing for business model breakthroughs and digital transformation.

Susan is adept at developing strategic partnerships and integrating technology with business to fuel growth and innovation. Over the past ten years, she has focused on applying big data in business, nurturing digital talents, and steering data-driven upgrades and strategic transformations.