International Ambassadors
We Are Human Festival | Artists & AI Advocates
We Are Human Festival brings together exceptional personalities around its mission: artists, cultural entrepreneurs and figures
from the international scene who each embody the values of humanism, committed creation and intercultural dialogue.
Our ambassadors are not mere supporters, they are the living embodiment of the festival's vision. They come from different
backgrounds: visual arts, media, the international cultural scene. But they share one conviction: in the age of artificial intelligence, artistic creation and human rights must move forward together. By joining We Are Human, they help amplify the festival's reach worldwide, build credibility with institutions, partners and audiences, and inspire the next generation of committed artists and filmmakers.
Erika Denis
Senior International Creative Industries Expert
With over 20 years of experience across film, television, and digital media in Africa, Europe, and Canada. Currently seconded by Expertise France to Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Johannesburg, she leads the development of its Digital Content Hub, working at the intersection of emerging technology, cultural policy, and international cooperation across the Global South. A former Head of Film, Media & Music at the French Embassy in South Africa and in Canada, she brings a practitioner's perspective on how AI and digital transformation must be governed equitably across diverse cultural contexts.
André Fischer
Founder of Festival MixBrasil
International Figure in Cultural Diversity & Contemporary Arts
André Fischer is the founder of Festival MixBrasil, one of Latin America's most important cultural events dedicated to diversity and contemporary artistic expression. Since its creation, MixBrasil has established itself as an international platform giving voice and visibility to artists
from around the world.
By joining We Are Human Festival, André builds an essential bridge between Europe, Latin America and the cultural scenes of the Global South, championing the conviction that diversity of narratives and freedom of artistic expression must remain central to the debate on the future of AI.
Yacine Aït Kaci
Creator of Elyx, Official Mascot of the United Nations | Artist & Advocate
for Human Rights
Yacine Aït Kaci is the creator of Elyx, a universal character officially adopted by the United Nations as a symbolic ambassador for peace and intercultural dialogue. Elyx is recognised in over 100 countries, featured in UN campaigns and international cultural institutions. A pioneering digital artist and founder of the Electronic Shadow collective, he has been exploring the boundaries between art, technology and humanism for over 25 years. In joining the We Are Human Festival, Yacine brings a unique perspective on the meeting point between contemporary creation and universal values: placing art and technology at the service of humanity.
Nesma Bensalem
Founder of WeCare Impact
and Co-founder of Akashic
The founder of WeCare Impact, a creative studio and innovation consultancy developing projects at the intersection of creativity, emerging technology, and cultural and community initiatives. A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in film and social entrepreneurship, she began her career as a screenwriter, director, and producer before expanding her practice into creative strategy and emerging technologies. She is also the co-founder of Akashic, a platform harnessing decentralized technologies to preserve the cultural heritage of displaced communities.
By joining We Are Human Festival, Nesma brings a vision in which art, technology, and community become forces of collective transformation — placed entirely at the service of humanity.
Jérôme Chouraqui
President of MediaClub
Expert in Creative Industries & Media
Jérôme Chouraqui is a key figure in France's creative and media industries. As President of MediaClub, he has spent many years supporting audiovisual and communication professionals in their development and networking amid the sector's rapid transformations.
His commitment alongside We Are Human Festival reflects his conviction that engaged audiovisual creation and authors' rights must remain at the heart of debates on the future of artificial intelligence in media and culture.
Paulina Donoso
Award-Winning Producer
Educator & AI Innovation Leader
Paulina Donoso is an Ecuadorian creative-industries leader whose work connects storytelling, emerging technologies, education, and social impact. She currently serves as Project Director for Aluvión Zoo in Argentina and Panama, and as Director of Artificial Intelligence at the creative agency Malgallo, in Ecuador.
Her immersive documentary project When Silence Talks has earned international recognition, including at IDFA, the world's leading documentary festival. Through this work, she belongs to a new generation of creators exploring how technology and storytelling can amplify human experience and social dialogue.
A member of Ecuador's National Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts, Paulina leads numerous initiatives across Latin America. She champions a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence, rooted in culture, empathy, and community. At the We Are Human Festival, she represents Latin America with a vision that places creativity, technology, and human values at the heart of collective transformation.
Philippe Trotin
Director of the Disability and Digital Accessibility Mission — Microsoft France
Trained as an engineer, Philippe Trotin joined Microsoft in 1998 and has held the position of Director of the Disability and Digital Accessibility Mission at Microsoft France since 2015. A leading figure in France at the intersection of artificial intelligence, disability and digital accessibility, he is one of the most committed voices for a digital world designed, from the outset, as a universal tool accessible to all.
In joining the We Are Human Festival, Philippe Trotin brings an essential angle: that of accessibility. A conviction forged within one of the world's foremost technology companies, AI must reflect human diversity, and an artificial intelligence not designed for everyone cannot fully serve humanity.
His perspective enriches the festival with a fundamental dimension: human rights in the age of AI also means the right not to be left behind.
