DAM NY 2025 Conference Recap

The AVP team just got back from Henry Stewart DAM NY 2025, and we’re unpacking it all — live, unfiltered, and together.

Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Kara Van Malssen, John Horodyski, Pamela Vizner, Jason Ulsh, and Brian Courtney for a roundtable recap of the biggest themes, surprises, and hot takes from this year’s conference.

From AI hype vs. reality, to governance gaps, to why “DAM is a human endeavor,” the team breaks down what stood out most — and what’s coming next for the DAM community.

If you missed the event (or just want to hear what your peers really thought), this candid, high-energy conversation will bring you up to speed.

🎧 Listen for insights, laughs, and a few spicy predictions about the future of the DAMosphere.

Guest Info:

Kara Van Malssen – Partner and Managing Director, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen/

John Horodyski - Managing Director, Strategic Client Growth, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhorodyski/

Pamela Vizner - Associate Director, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-v%C3%ADzner-oyarce-a1085518/

Jason Ulsh - DAM Solutions Architect, AVP - https://www.weareavp.com/team/jason-ulsh/

Brian Courtney - Senior Consultant, AVP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bg-courtney-bb9374/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Henry Stewart 2025 DAM NY Conference - https://www.henrystewartconferences.com/events/dam-new-york-2025
• C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) – https://c2pa.org
• DAM Right Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKs?si=53fcb86bfbf14f85

Engage:

📅 Find us at upcoming events online and in-person at https://www.weareavp.com/avp-events/

🆓 Get amazing free DAM resources at https://www.weareavp.com/free-resources/

🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak