Lana Veenker is an Emmy-nominated casting director, strategist, educator, and President of the International Casting Directors Association (ICDA). Founder of Cast Iron Studios and XBStrategist, she works across Europe and the U.S., connecting creative professionals through casting, consulting, education, and cross-border collaboration, with an increasing focus on emerging technologies and the future of the audiovisual industry. Member of the European Film Academy, Television Academy, and CSA.