Anders Norås started out in arts and design, but for the last 25 years he has been creating magic with code instead of paint. Blending creativity with technical skill, he brings a perspective on technology that is as much about people as it is about software.

He has given more than 100 talks at conferences around the world. His presentations are not just lectures, they are experiences. With a sharp delivery and high energy, Anders turns even dry technical material into something lively, memorable and often funny.

Whether you are into computer science, design, media or anything else, Anders offers insights that will make you think and probably make you laugh. He does not just talk about technology. He brings it to life.

Anders Norås started out in arts and design, but for the last 25 years he has been creating magic with code instead of paint. Blending creativity with technical skill, he brings a perspective on technology that is as much about people as it is about ... Show more

Paul Chin Jr is a Hampton Roads native and a curious human. He is passionate about exploring technology, art, and business. He advocates for making technology accessible and growing communities to help one another. He has created new markets, guided start-up validations, and architected enterprise platforms. The future is amazing, and he can't wait to help you build it.

Paul Chin Jr is a Hampton Roads native and a curious human. He is passionate about exploring technology, art, and business. He advocates for making technology accessible and growing communities to help one another. He has created new markets, guided ... Show more

Artiste plasticien, Architecte, UX Designer et enfin Coach Agile.
Un parcours atypique, plusieurs pivotages dans ma vie m'ont porté à comprendre que c'est la valorisation de l'humain la plus grande des réalisations.

Artiste plasticien, Architecte, UX Designer et enfin Coach Agile. Un parcours atypique, plusieurs pivotages dans ma vie m'ont porté à comprendre que c'est la valorisation de l'humain la plus grande des réalisations. Show more

Chad Gerber is a 10x platinum and gold-selling artist, inventor, and founder of ShadowGen and Meloscene.

As an artist, producer, and composer, Gerber has worked on projects across music, film, television, and interactive media. His background in sound and technology has also played a major role in the systems he builds today.

Gerber is the founder of ShadowGen, where he is developing communication technology designed to keep voice working in extremely low-bandwidth and unreliable network environments. The technology has been tested outside the lab in real-world field conditions, including environments where conventional voice communication becomes impractical.

He is also the founder of Meloscene, an immersive collaboration platform that gives artists and creators a shared virtual space to work together remotely.

Gerber continues to work across music, immersive technology, AI, and communication systems. His talks focus on what he has actually built and learned along the way, from creative technology and immersive environments to the challenges of building communication systems that have to work when networks don't.

He has presented his work in Washington, D.C. and internationally, and has appeared on the BBC and other media.

Chad Gerber is a 10x platinum and gold-selling artist, inventor, and founder of ShadowGen and Meloscene. As an artist, producer, and composer, Gerber has worked on projects across music, film, television, and interactive media. His background in s... Show more

Sahithya Balasubramaniam is a Senior Software Engineer, SelfPreneur, open-source contributor, and Founder of S South Hiring. She builds innovative AI-powered and microSaaS products, with launches on Product Hunt achieving global rankings of 21st and 25th on their respective launch days.

A dynamic public speaker and emcee, Sahithya has delivered 25+ talks across conferences, meetups, and industry events, including Google DevFest and SheBuilds Conference. Her areas of interest span AI, software engineering, open source, entrepreneurship, personal branding, and community building.

Beyond technology, she is an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author of five books, an international writer and poetess, and the Founder and Chief Editor of The Logic–Soul Lens Newsletter, where she explores the human side of business, leadership, communication, and technology. Through her work, she is committed to building products, communities, and conversations that create meaningful impact.

Sahithya Balasubramaniam is a Senior Software Engineer, SelfPreneur, open-source contributor, and Founder of S South Hiring. She builds innovative AI-powered and microSaaS products, with launches on Product Hunt achieving global rankings of 21st and ... Show more

I’m the founder of the Maker Counterculture initiative, exploring the intersection of technology, subversion, and creative resistance. My work focuses on TinyML prototypes and LLM projects, pushing the boundaries of AI and embedded systems.

I’ve been a speaker at ORT, UCA, UTN, UADE, Hope New York, Nerdearla, Ekoparty, TedX and Maker Faire Rome. My work has been featured in Wired, Vice, and BBC.

As an author, I’ve published the novels El Sueño Colbert, La Gran Monterrey, and Macadam.

I’m the founder of the Maker Counterculture initiative, exploring the intersection of technology, subversion, and creative resistance. My work focuses on TinyML prototypes and LLM projects, pushing the boundaries of AI and embedded systems. I’ve b... Show more

Frank Poncelet, known on-chain as FrankNFT.eth, has been writing software for
more than 35 years. He started out as an aircraft engineer, spent two decades
as a Java architect in Belgian banking, and helped build one of the country's
first mobile banking apps. Since early 2021 he has worked deep in the NFT
space: he wrote the CryptoPunks V1 wrapper and ERC721F, a gas-optimised
ERC-721 extension, and has deployed more than 40 smart contracts along the
way. On stage he covers low-gas Solidity and digital identity, and these days
mostly agentic AI: what changes when the users of your software are no longer
human. More at frankponcelet.com.

Frank Poncelet, known on-chain as FrankNFT.eth, has been writing software for more than 35 years. He started out as an aircraft engineer, spent two decades as a Java architect in Belgian banking, and helped build one of the country's first mobile ... Show more

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a professional group of any size. She uses the philosophy of improvisation and the power of "Yes, And" as a catalyst for positive change within an organization. Her active listening approach to coaching focuses on teaching individuals and teams the difference between listening to respond and listening to understand.

Amanda was the Founder/CEO of Dallas Comedy House (2009-2020), where she oversaw day to day operations of DCH. She was the founder and Executive Producer of the Dallas Comedy Festival (2009-2019). She's the Co-founder of ComedyHouse, a professional training and coaching service, and the co-author of the REALway® leadership training program. She's currently a Senior Managing Consultant-HR Strategic Business Partner at IBM Consulting.

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Minor in Business Administration from Texas A&M University. She completed her Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Harvard University in May 2024. She earned her Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University and a Certificate in Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace from Cornell. Amanda is an Adjunct Professor at the SMU Cox School of Business MBA program where she teaches a Management course: Organizational Change and Innovation by Design. She's a graduate of the 2018 Leadership Dallas Cohort with the Dallas Regional Chamber, where she continued her commitment as the Leadership Consultant for 2019-2020 and a member of the 2025 Leadership Texas Cohort.

Amanda thrives at the intersection of improvisation and organizational psychology to help transform organizations. She believes the vulnerability required to improvise and create something together on stage as a team can be translated to a profession... Show more

Arik Fletcher spends his career building things that make expertise, community and opportunity more accessible, in technology and beyond.

Over more than 25 years, that has meant moving from hands-on infrastructure and engineering into strategic consulting leadership, winning over £10m in competitive technology tenders, building and scaling a global technology PMO, and designing and delivering technical solutions for thousands of users across education, non-profit, SME and enterprise sectors. His current focus spans cyber security, AI strategy and adoption, cloud infrastructure, and governance, risk and compliance, delivered through fractional CIO, CTO, CISO and DPO leadership that gives organisations senior expertise they could not otherwise afford, alongside AI-augmented delivery models and a platform-agnostic evaluation methodology that have tripled consulting capacity and returned three to five times ROI for clients.

The same instinct to build access and community runs through everything else he does. He founded Greyface Guild, a community interest company built around the same principle: that creative and community work should be diverse, accessible and open to more people. Under its umbrella sit the Techie Brunch Club, a technologist community of over 1,000 members; South Devon Sound, a community radio station he funded and helped develop, giving local artists and presenters a platform; and Greyface Games, an indie studio building games and stories in its own Discordian Tales universe with accessibility and inclusive design built in from the first design document. He has spoken at game development industry events on that work.

He carries the same mentoring instinct into his professional life: as London Regional Lead for the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, a British Computer Society member and mentor, a Chartered Institute of Information Security member, a career mentor for Ada, the National Digital Skills College, and a mentor and speaker with the London CTO Club.

Arik Fletcher spends his career building things that make expertise, community and opportunity more accessible, in technology and beyond. Over more than 25 years, that has meant moving from hands-on infrastructure and engineering into strategic c... Show more

Maurice Cherry is an award-winning creative visionary who works as a writer, designer, strategist, voice actor, and storyteller. As principal and creative director of Lunch, the award-winning multidisciplinary studio he founded in 2008, he empowers creative brands to craft resonant narratives and forge meaningful connections with diverse audiences, particularly underrepresented communities. Lunch has collaborated with industry leaders such as Facebook, Mailchimp, Vox Media, NIKE, and The City of Atlanta, among others.

Maurice is a pioneering digital creator, best known for Revision Path, the groundbreaking podcast that made history as the first podcast inducted into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). His innovative projects also include the Black Weblog Awards, 28 Days of the Web, The Year of Tea, and the design anthology RECOGNIZE, each reflecting his commitment to amplifying diverse voices and fostering creative communities.

His design work, advocacy, and projects have garnered acclaim from leading organizations and publications, including Apple, Adobe, NPR, Forbes, and Fast Company. Most recently, in 2025, he was honored as one of the Eames Institute's Curious 100, recognizing his innovative contributions to reframing perspectives, amplifying voices, and inspiring action. He served as the Maryland Institute College of Art's 2021 William O. Steinmetz designer-in-residence, and in 2018, he received the Steven Heller Prize for Cultural Commentary from AIGA, was named one of GDUSA’s “People to Watch,” and was included in The Root 100, their annual list of the most influential African-Americans ages 25 to 45. That same year, Creative Loafing Atlanta recognized him as one of their Influentials in the fields of business and technology. Earlier in his career, Maurice was named one of Atlanta’s “Power 30 Under 30″ in Science and Technology by the Apex Society and was selected as one of HP’s “50 Tech Tastemakers” in collaboration with Black Web 2.0. He is also a valued executive member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.

Maurice’s approach to design strategy, problem solving, and his foundation in analytical thinking stems from his studies at Morehouse College, where he earned a degree in Mathematics.

Maurice Cherry is an award-winning creative visionary who works as a writer, designer, strategist, voice actor, and storyteller. As principal and creative director of Lunch, the award-winning multidisciplinary studio he founded in 2008, he empowers c... Show more

Kerem Demirayak is an award-winning Creative Producer working at the intersection of immersive technology, creative AI, spatial computing and interactive media. At FIELD.IO, he leads multidisciplinary productions that bring together creative direction, emerging technologies and complex technical systems to create ambitious experiences for global brands and audiences.

His work spans XR, generative design, real-time graphics, spatial computing, interactive installations and AI-driven creative systems, with a particular focus on turning emerging technologies into experiences that are not only technically innovative, but emotionally engaging and culturally relevant.

Across his career, Kerem has worked with global brands and cultural platforms including Apple, IBM, BMW, Nike, Netflix, ARTECHOUSE and Hyperspace, as well as leading creative studios, agencies, artists and technology teams. His experience ranges from large-scale immersive environments and interactive installations to digital products, experiential campaigns and experimental creative technology.

At the core of his work is the challenge of bridging the gap between creative ambition and technical execution. Kerem specialises in building the teams, workflows and production systems required to take ambitious ideas from early concept and experimentation through to fully realised, audience-facing experiences.

He is particularly interested in how AI is changing the creative production process — moving beyond generative content towards adaptive, interactive and intelligent creative systems. Alongside his production work, he is exploring opportunities across creative AI, immersive technology and the infrastructure supporting the next generation of digital experiences.

Kerem Demirayak is an award-winning Creative Producer working at the intersection of immersive technology, creative AI, spatial computing and interactive media. At FIELD.IO, he leads multidisciplinary productions that bring together creative directio... Show more

Ingeniera informática y diseñadora gráfica especializada en realidad aumentada y realidad mixta desde 2012. Ganadora de diferentes premios, como mejor Mejor App Española de XR 2017 o Mujer Innovadora TIC 2023.

Actualmente soy Creative Technology Manager en Accenture, en un equipo global especializado en Spatial Computing y GenAI. Partner oficial de Meta Spark AR, mis filtros tienen más de 45 millones de impresiones. WTM Ambassador. Co-organizadora de GDG Zaragoza y WTM Zaragoza.

Ingeniera informática y diseñadora gráfica especializada en realidad aumentada y realidad mixta desde 2012. Ganadora de diferentes premios, como mejor Mejor App Española de XR 2017 o Mujer Innovadora TIC 2023. Actualmente soy Creative Technology M... Show more

Jonny Selimović, a.k.a. his artist name, Jonny Music, is an Organ Cover Artist who has produced over 930 organ covers of popular tunes and soundtrack music and counting for over 10 years. For a long time, he's had a profound and long-lasting passion for music and its powerful effects on positively changing lives, including music/rhythm games like the Rock Band and Guitar Hero series. Bonus fact: He has two mascots representing his music artist brand: his ponysona, Silver Whistle, and his mouse fursona, Jonny Musemiš.

Jonny Selimović, a.k.a. his artist name, Jonny Music, is an Organ Cover Artist who has produced over 930 organ covers of popular tunes and soundtrack music and counting for over 10 years. For a long time, he's had a profound and long-lasting passion ... Show more

Lizzie Edwards is a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, content creator, and owner of GiveLoveStudio from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a Class of 2026 graduate of NC State, where she earned a BA in Graphic and Experience Design with a minor in Anthropology.

At NC State, she served as a senior advisor for Student AIGA, editorial designer for DesignLife, communications intern for Global Training Initiative, and staff designer for Agromeck. She was named a Graphic Design USA “Student to Watch” (2026) and received Best of Show for Agromeck Vol. 123 (ACP).

Her work has been featured by Adobe Live, Women of Type, and Goodtype, and she participated in the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program. She currently works in Engineering Communications at John Deere and previously interned at Mohawk Industries.

Lizzie Edwards is a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, content creator, and owner of GiveLoveStudio from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a Class of 2026 graduate of NC State, where she earned a BA in Graphic and Experience Design with a minor i... Show more

Vandana Taxali is a dynamic art-tech entrepreneur and intellectual property lawyer, blending legal expertise with creative and technological innovation. As the founder of Artcryption, she's revolutionizing how creative assets and intellectual property are protected and monetized using advanced technologies like blockchain and AI. Her career includes roles at CHUM/Citytv/MuchMusic, managing high-profile legal cases, and representing renowned artists like her brother Gary Taxali.

Vandana actively contributes to the art community advocating for artists' rights and driving the evolution of digital art and NFTs. Her insights on the interplay of law, art, and technology make her a pivotal voice at the forefront of the digital art revolution.

Vandana Taxali is a dynamic art-tech entrepreneur and intellectual property lawyer, blending legal expertise with creative and technological innovation. As the founder of Artcryption, she's revolutionizing how creative assets and intellectual propert... Show more

Démarrant ma carrière en tant que développeur web, je me suis rapidement spécialisé dans l’univers Ruby on Rails. Entrepreneur dans l’âme, il y a dizaine d’années, j’ai créé Human Coders (https://www.humancoders.com/), un centre de formation pour développeuses et développeurs.
Enfin, récemment, j’ai exploré ma facette artistique en m’immergeant dans l’art génératif, mêlant technologie et esthétique. J’adore partager et échanger autour de mes expériences et découvertes.

Démarrant ma carrière en tant que développeur web, je me suis rapidement spécialisé dans l’univers Ruby on Rails. Entrepreneur dans l’âme, il y a dizaine d’années, j’ai créé Human Coders (https://www.humancoders.com/), un centre de formation pour dév... Show more

Waskar Paulino is the CTO and co-founder of Ideate, an AI-enhanced creative workspace for design teams. He's a first-generation AfroLatinx technologist, DJ, multidisciplinary artist, and founder of Philacon Valley, a creative tech community in Philadelphia. He previously spoke at PhillyJS about building real-time audio visualizers with JavaScript and a Pioneer DDJ-REV1. He writes about the real learning curve of being a first-time technical founder on his Substack. When he's not writing Convex actions, he's DJing with aPioneer DDJ-REV1.

Waskar Paulino is the CTO and co-founder of Ideate, an AI-enhanced creative workspace for design teams. He's a first-generation AfroLatinx technologist, DJ, multidisciplinary artist, and founder of Philacon Valley, a creative tech community in Philad... Show more

Ashley René is the founder of Presence Over Pixels® and a keynote speaker who helps organizations solve their biggest workplace challenge: keeping humans engaged and productive in an AI-driven world. A former senior leader at Amazon and BNSF Railway, Ashley delivers actionable strategies for digital wellness, human-first leadership, and sustainable high performance.

With her signature "Future of Work Is Human" approach, Ashley transforms how teams think about technology, burnout, and authentic connection. Her talks blend corporate credibility with practical tools that audiences can implement immediately — from Fortune 500 executives to school administrators to conference attendees seeking work-life integration.

Ashley's presentations address today's most pressing workplace issues: Gen Z leadership dynamics, AI adoption without human displacement, cognitive overload management, and building resilient organizational cultures. Her engaging style combines business insights with neuroscience research, delivered without tech-shaming or unrealistic solutions.

Event planners consistently praise Ashley's ability to make complex topics accessible while driving real behavior change. Her content scales from intimate leadership retreats to 5,000-person conferences, always leaving audiences with concrete next steps rather than just inspiration.

When not on stage, Ashley performs as lead singer of rock band Bourbon Jury and champions St. Louis's vibrant arts community.

Ashley René is the founder of Presence Over Pixels® and a keynote speaker who helps organizations solve their biggest workplace challenge: keeping humans engaged and productive in an AI-driven world. A former senior leader at Amazon and BNSF Railway,... Show more

Ryan Moore and his crew at the Moore Creative Company enjoy helping others with their DNN solutions. Whether partnering with other agencies or working with end-clients, Ryan is found teaching, training and "diving in to the good stuff," like DNN upgrades, sidegrades, integrations and more.

Ryan is completing an MFA in Communication Arts: Graphic Design with a focus on "The Business of Graphic Design." Several Moore Creative employees are graduates from the similar programs and many are BSA Eagle Scouts.

Ryan speaks at DNN community events, helps support and put on the Day of Training at conventions such as Southern Fried DNN, Day of DNN, DNNCon Baltimore and the past 10 years of DNN Summits in Denver, Florida and Online.

Be sure to ask him about snorkeling with sharks, that George Lucas action figure, DNN Summit LightSabers, and that one tarantula in Belize.

Ryan Moore and his crew at the Moore Creative Company enjoy helping others with their DNN solutions. Whether partnering with other agencies or working with end-clients, Ryan is found teaching, training and "diving in to the good stuff," like DNN upgr... Show more

Kim B Miller is a TEDx speaker, Poet Laureate Emerita, and former corporate executive redefining leadership through bold storytelling, spoken word, and real-world experience.

She challenges audiences to rethink accountability, recognition, and workplace culture while drawing on her extensive experience in parenting and family facilitation to provide insights into communication, coaching, and guiding individuals through complex challenges.

Kim delivered keynotes at the Women’s Leadership Summit at Rochester Institute of Technology, the S.E.A.L. Awards at Northern Virginia Community College, and the YMS B.O.L.D. Moves™ Conference 2026. She has also performed internationally in Paris, France, and on stages such as The Atlas Performing Arts Center (DC) and La Peña Cultural Center (CA).

A dynamic facilitator, Kim leads interactive workshops on leadership, communication, storytelling, culture, and personal growth equipping audiences with practical strategies and unforgettable experiences that drive lasting impact.

Kim B Miller is a TEDx speaker, Poet Laureate Emerita, and former corporate executive redefining leadership through bold storytelling, spoken word, and real-world experience. She challenges audiences to rethink accountability, recognition, and wor... Show more

I’m a Full-Stack Developer with 2+ years of experience building high-performance, pixel-perfect web applications that combine engineering precision with creative expression. I specialize in developing responsive, scalable systems with a strong focus on UI, motion, and real-time interactivity, crafting experiences that are not only functional but intuitive and visually refined across devices. Currently working at Remote, I contribute to distributed systems that support global teams, building reliable, production-grade applications in a fully remote, async-first environment. This has strengthened my ability to design scalable solutions, collaborate across time zones, and deliver consistently in high-impact engineering workflows.

Alongside my professional work, I’m the founder of MorphAi, a creative AI initiative focused on real-time facial transformation systems, feature-level morphing, and expressive visual experiences powered by modern web technologies and computer vision. It explores the intersection of identity, security, and human-centered interaction. I actively contribute to the tech ecosystem as an author, researcher, and speaker. I’ve published multiple books and research papers centered around interactive UI systems, animation, and AI-driven experiences. My published works include Expressive Emojis: Adding Playful Expressions with HTML, CSS & JS, as well as titles from The Prompt Engineer’s Bible series, including The Complete Prompt Master Manual, Mastering AI Engineering: Prompt Frameworks for the Elite Developer, and The Claude Finance Playbook: Structured Prompts for Investment Banking, Valuation & Deal Strategy. These publications are available worldwide across major platforms, reaching a global audience of developers, engineers, and creators.

I spoke at Nerdearla in Santiago, Chile, where I presented The Hidden Potential of Face Morphing, focusing on its implications for security, identity, and modern digital systems. I’ve also been recognized as a Top 50 Global Thought Leader by Thinkers360 for my contributions to technology, AI, and developer education. In addition, I’m the creator of Smart Coding, a newsletter that breaks down advanced concepts in HTML Canvas, UI animation, and interactive systems into practical, real-world insights for developers. Beyond engineering, my work is influenced by photography, cinema, and storytelling, shaping how I approach motion, composition, and user experience. I view development as both a technical and creative process, focused on building systems that are intuitive, expressive, and impactful.

I’m a Full-Stack Developer with 2+ years of experience building high-performance, pixel-perfect web applications that combine engineering precision with creative expression. I specialize in developing responsive, scalable systems with a strong focus ... Show more

Celina is a software developer, educator, and artist based in Argentina. She teaches private programming classes and hands-on workshops where she helps beginners build confidence with technology from the very first step. Her work blends technical depth with a strong understanding of how people learn, especially those with little or no digital background.

She has experience in backend development, educational tools, and introductory programming training. Across all her projects, she focuses on clarity, accessibility, and meaningful learning experiences. Celina is passionate about bridging the gap between technical knowledge and human understanding — whether through teaching, building tools, or creating content for new learners.

Outside of engineering, she explores dance and visual arts, which influence her creative approach to problem-solving and communication. She believes that technical work benefits from intuition, empathy, and the courage to experiment.

Celina is a software developer, educator, and artist based in Argentina. She teaches private programming classes and hands-on workshops where she helps beginners build confidence with technology from the very first step. Her work blends technical dep... Show more

Security Engineer by day and researcher by night. He has presented or conducted workshops at security conferences, including Nullcon, SINCON, and c0c0n.
He likes maths, plays the keyboard, draws, and yes, is an ardent supporter of Man Utd.

Security Engineer by day and researcher by night. He has presented or conducted workshops at security conferences, including Nullcon, SINCON, and c0c0n. He likes maths, plays the keyboard, draws, and yes, is an ardent supporter of Man Utd. Show more

Considered a WEB3 Rolling Stone. This Non-Fungible Nomad sets a new bar in NFT Community Recognition and Reward. Creator and owner of "MaRbLeMoNuMeNtDeSiGn," home of:

"The Wooden Nickel Collective": A unique, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted 3D Commemorative Nickel Collective for the pioneers, both new and old, who all share a common canvas. Created out of respect, love, loyalty, and commitment to the NFT Community. Talented individuals, who's love for the culture, their passion for what they do, and the people within the community, shines through with every stroke. Whether it key, pen, or brush. This one's for you.
"The Wooden Nickel Awards": The only independent NFT Community Awards and Recognition Program of its kind. Supporting and celebrating the Creators, Curators, and Connoisseurs of the NFT Community. Utilizing NFT technology to create a one of a kind experience you'll never forget.

"The art is the catalyst. The individuals behind it and the Communities they build are what sparked my involvement."

Considered a WEB3 Rolling Stone. This Non-Fungible Nomad sets a new bar in NFT Community Recognition and Reward. Creator and owner of "MaRbLeMoNuMeNtDeSiGn," home of: "The Wooden Nickel Collective": A unique, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted 3D Commem... Show more

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to transform ambiguous environments and concepts into actionable plans or implementations. She is highly creative when it comes to developing results-driven solutions, while ensuring alignment with necessary organization leaders of all levels.

Some of the work that she has accomplished with small businesses includes:

- Created company-wide and department-specific operational systems to streamline the business based on systems, not individual team members
- Developed a various company programs, including a diverse supplier program and employee professional development program
- Project managed cross-functional projects, engaging with external and internal key stakeholders to ensure on-time deliverables and successful project metrics
- Led change management initiatives with c-suite executives and department leaders.

In her previous roles of a non-profit professional, she has overseen a multi-million-dollar foundation grant to pilot national arts strategy to over 4K Boys & Girls Clubs globally, managed over $32M in corporate accounts, and grew a local cycling fundraising event from $450K to nearly a $1M event, making it the #4 premiere cycling fundraising event (out of 93 national events) for the organization.

A firm believer in education, Aarica earned her Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration from Savannah College of Art and Design, and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with a minor in French from Spelman College. In her spare time, she loves to travel the world with her family, experience amazing food, and volunteer in her community with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to tran... Show more

Vin is the founder of Arteesan.io, a creative platform for art professionals to manage, showcase & sell artwork. He is also a Google Developer Expert, having partnered with Google to advocate web technology for the past 10 years, speaking, mentoring and conductiong community workshops.

Vin is the founder of Arteesan.io, a creative platform for art professionals to manage, showcase & sell artwork. He is also a Google Developer Expert, having partnered with Google to advocate web technology for the past 10 years, speaking, mentoring ... Show more

Anton Licht is a game designer and developer with 15 years in the industry, and CEO and Co-Founder of Sudden Forest. He has worked at Wooga, King, and 5th Planet Games, with credits including June's Journey or recent contributions to Vampire Therapist. With his team he is building Summer on Tidewind, a non-violent 3D action-adventure.

Anton Licht is a game designer and developer with 15 years in the industry, and CEO and Co-Founder of Sudden Forest. He has worked at Wooga, King, and 5th Planet Games, with credits including June's Journey or recent contributions to Vampire Therapis... Show more

Guardianz Realm is redefining Web3 storytelling through comics, music, and immersive experiences. Home of CryptoMan, we bring stories on-chain and embed music into NFTs through Sonic DNA—bridging the metaverse and reality

Guardianz Realm is redefining Web3 storytelling through comics, music, and immersive experiences. Home of CryptoMan, we bring stories on-chain and embed music into NFTs through Sonic DNA—bridging the metaverse and reality Show more

I started beadwork when I was 12 years old and I've just never stopped.
Beadwork is quite a slow craft which is all part of it's charm.
Choose the project, the beads, the threading materials and how you'll finish it then take your time to achieve a piece that has your intent woven into it !

I started beadwork when I was 12 years old and I've just never stopped. Beadwork is quite a slow craft which is all part of it's charm. Choose the project, the beads, the threading materials and how you'll finish it then take your time to achieve ... Show more

Joy Hopkins (she/they) has more than 15 years of experience in education. After an extensive career in the nonprofit sector, they transitioned to tech about 9 years ago. Joy has a deep background in the performing arts which is the foundation for both their communication and project management skills. Their data science expertise and passion lie primarily in data literacy, visualization, and storytelling. Joy has a Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and a Master’s degree from American University.

Joy Hopkins (she/they) has more than 15 years of experience in education. After an extensive career in the nonprofit sector, they transitioned to tech about 9 years ago. Joy has a deep background in the performing arts which is the foundation for bot... Show more