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Annette Mees is an award-winning theatre director, artist and dramaturg known for her innovative, experiential work that allows audiences to immerse themselves in new possibilities and big ideas. She works with interdisciplinary teams to create artistic work that defies definitions, undertake interdisciplinary R&D and spark new thinking.

She is the chair of FutureEverything, a co-host of global conversation on The Future of Culture supported by Arup and Therme. She works as an innovation strategist, artistic advisor and dramaturg for a range of organisations and projects at the intersection of performance and innovation.

Previously she was a Creative Fellow for WIRED and The Space, Guest-Artistic Director of the Danish Inspiration Lab. She started her career as one of the co-Artistic Directors of Coney – an internationally renowned immersive theatre company. She was awarded the “Theatre Encouragement Award” by the Writers Guild of Great Britain for her collaborative approach to working with writers