Shafqat Islam
CEO of Welcome
Shafqat Islam is the CEO of Welcome, a NewsCred brand. As an immigrant founder, he is originally from Bangladesh, born in Thailand, raised in Switzerland, and now lives in New York. He believes anyone can build a great company regardless of background. Welcome, a NewsCred brand was founded in 2008, and its mission is to unlock the potential of marketing teams.
Follow Shafqat on Twitter @shafqatislam
Stephanie Stahl
Managing Director at Content Marketing Institute
As General Manager of CMI, I lead the brand’s event and digital operations – and get to work with the best team on the planet! Previously, I served as VP of Content Marketing for UBM’s Technology portfolio, providing strategic guidance on content development, content optimization, audience engagement, and go-to-market platforms for our technology clients. I’ve worked for UBM, which is now owned by Informa, for more than two decades, helping shape new multimedia content and event offerings. I live in the Washington, DC area with my husband and we enjoy spending time taking care of our many pets and visiting our two daughters on their college campuses.
Follow Stephanie on Twitter @EditorStahl