Helen Simondson is a pioneering creative cultural producer focused on the intersection of art, technology and innovation. She bridges the startup ecosystem with creative industries, co-designing ACMI Xcel—Australia’s first museum-led business accelerator—empowering practitioners to develop groundbreaking innovations and build global ventures. Helen’s expertise lies in leveraging technology to engage diverse audiences through participatory culture across portable media platforms. She excels in leading multi-disciplinary teams, setting strategic direction and delivering innovative programs with meaningful results. With a dynamic approach to creativity and collaboration, Helen seeks challenges that harness her broad skill set in developing transformative cultural initiatives.