David Shing (known as “Shingy”) is an Australian futurist, speaker, creative director, strategic digital consultant, and entrepreneur. Known as the Digital Prophet, Shingy is a multidimensional creative who excels in guiding clients to their highest creative expression and brand value optimization through inventive, effective, and sustainable engagement of the emerging technological landscape. He is passionate about educating big brands about the unique opportunities afforded by emerging digital, social, and mobile technologies.

Shing has spent most of his adult life in the digital world working for both large and small creative companies globally, while also co-authoring several technology related patents. He previously served as Verizon Media's digital prophet, and prior to that, AOL’s European head of media and marketing responsible for 11 countries.