Arts

Talented creative individuals working in the field of visual, auditory and performance arts

Shivam Sunderam

Shivam Sunderam

Shivam is a Senior Product Designer at eBay’s core AI team, based in Berlin, shaping the future of e-commerce. Prior to eBay he worked on leading the designs efforts for couple of AI driven initiatives at Trivago, global leader in travel tech. He advocates for a human-centered approach to AI, emphasizing the critical balance between technology and empathy in shaping user experiences. Before trivago, he contributed to Sprinklr, helping to redefine unified customer experience management. He also interned at Microsoft.

Shivam is a Senior Product Designer at eBay’s core AI team, based in Berlin, shaping the future of e-commerce. Prior to eBay he worked on leading the designs efforts for couple of AI driven initiatives at Trivago, global leader in travel tech. He adv... Show more

Frank Abe

Frank Abe

FRANK ABE is co-editor with Floyd Cheung of a new anthology, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION, (Penguin Classics). He is lead author of a graphic novel, WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration (Chin Music Press), and with collaborators Tamiko Nimura, Ross Ishikawa, and Matt Sasaki was named a Finalist in Creative Nonfiction for the Washington State Book Award. He won an American Book Award with Cheung and Greg Robinson as co-editor of JOHN OKADA: The Life & Rediscovered Work of the Author of No-No Boy (University of Washington Press), in which he authored the first-ever biography of Okada and traced the origins of his novel. He is currently developing a new stage adaptation of NO-NO BOY in partnership with Seattle Rep.

Abe wrote, produced, and directed the award-winning PBS documentary CONSCIENCE AND THE CONSTITUTION on the largest organized resistance in the camps, and with writer Frank Chin helped organize the first-ever “Day of Remembrance” in Seattle in 1978. He was an original member of Chin’s Asian American Theater Workshop in San Francisco and studied at the American Conservatory Theater.

FRANK ABE is co-editor with Floyd Cheung of a new anthology, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION, (Penguin Classics). He is lead author of a graphic novel, WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration (Chin Mu... Show more

Ryan Bergman

Ryan Bergman

Ryan is a Principal Engineer at John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) where he oversees API standards and architecture for systems farmers depend on for connecting with experts like agronomists, dealers, other experts.

Ryan is a Principal Engineer at John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) where he oversees API standards and architecture for systems farmers depend on for connecting with experts like agronomists, dealers, other experts. Show more

Sergio de la Casa Sotillo

Sergio de la Casa Sotillo

En pocas palabras, ayudo a compañías a multiplicar su valor a través del diseño. Con resultados tangibles.

Desde 1998 he estado trabajando en el mundo del diseño digital siendo Responsable de UX en multinacionales de software como Panda Security o líderes en innovación como Sherpa.ai (Fortune 100 A.I.), donde he podido diseñar productos y servicios que utilizan todos los días millones de personas en todo el mundo.

En 2012 fundo Unexpendables, un estudio de diseño estratégico muy particular en el que desarrollo un framework propio de trabajo (Pregúntame por él). Así hemos conseguido multiplicar el valor de compañías a través del diseño hasta en 100MM de €. (Pregúntame también por esto :))

Tras diseñar desde trenes y ascensores, hasta gimnasios, y cansado de que nadie pronunciara bien el nombre del estudio, hoy somos Tacktell, un nombre con mucho de nosotros mismos y donde me ocupo de capitanear la nave sobre todo en un sentido cultural y metodológico. Necesitamos no perder lo que somos para seguir consiguiendo lo que conseguimos.

En pocas palabras, ayudo a compañías a multiplicar su valor a través del diseño. Con resultados tangibles. Desde 1998 he estado trabajando en el mundo del diseño digital siendo Responsable de UX en multinacionales de software como Panda Security ... Show more

Sebastijan Grabar

Sebastijan Grabar

Software engineer and architect whose expertise was built on Java and its ecosystem, he has accumulated significant experience working with teams in the automotive and logistics industries. Beyond his technical skills, he is an enthusiastic blogger who enjoys sharing his learnings and insights both online and through live presentations.

With a genuine liking for connecting with people, he focuses on creating a pleasant environment in his team and how to make the workspace more enjoyable.

In free time, an actor, photographer and a guitar player.

Software engineer and architect whose expertise was built on Java and its ecosystem, he has accumulated significant experience working with teams in the automotive and logistics industries. Beyond his technical skills, he is an enthusiastic blogger w... Show more

Jan Schneider

Jan Schneider

Jan has extensive experience in combining agile collaboration, user experience design, and future foresight, and has studied the Internet of Things. He aims for valuable outcomes as a team, prioritizes collaborative workshops, and pays attention to the details that make a difference.

Jan has extensive experience in combining agile collaboration, user experience design, and future foresight, and has studied the Internet of Things. He aims for valuable outcomes as a team, prioritizes collaborative workshops, and pays attention to t... Show more

Courage Kimber

Courage Kimber

Courage is a crypto advisor, web3 writer and strategist passionate about doing work that has an impact and creating a more transparent and equitable future. She has been in crypto since 2018 and works with web3 companies on their content development and marketing strategy.

She enjoys all things web3 and holds a bachelor's degree in English from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

Courage is a crypto advisor, web3 writer and strategist passionate about doing work that has an impact and creating a more transparent and equitable future. She has been in crypto since 2018 and works with web3 companies on their content development ... Show more

Gunnard Engebreth

Gunnard Engebreth

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. He specializes in the modernization of legacy applications, APIs and creating modern development team solutions.

Gunnard Believes in FOSS and has contributed to projects such as Wordpress, The Devil Box, and DischordPHP. As an author, Gunnard has written multiple articles for php[Architect] magazine as well as 2 books from APRESS Publishing on PHP 8. Gunnard has also been a notable speaker at multiple conferences such as MadisonPHP, longhornPHP, Techlahoma and Chaos Carnaval.

You may find him at gunnard.org, @gunnard@phpc.social on Mastoodn, @gunnard on twitter or his pseudonym @ansivideos on youtube. Gunnard currently lives in the north Georgia mountains with his wife, two boys, 12 chickens and 3 goats.

Gunnard began in software development during the Dot Com boom of the 2000s in Atlanta, Ga. The rapidly changing landscape of technology and needs created an environment full of learning opportunities -- beginning with Perl and quickly moving to PHP. ... Show more

Oscar Cartagena

Oscar Cartagena

With over 27 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, art, marketing, and business, I offer a comprehensive and sensible perspective on the impact of technological advancements in companies, people, and industries.

With over 27 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, art, marketing, and business, I offer a comprehensive and sensible perspective on the impact of technological advancements in companies, people, and industries. Show more

Tilde Ann Thurium

Tilde Ann Thurium

Tilde (they/them) is a San Francisco based artist, activist, and engineer. They can probably deadlift more than you. Ask them about how to paint an algorithm, the intersections between mutual aid and biology, or which coast has the best vegan croissants.

Tilde (they/them) is a San Francisco based artist, activist, and engineer. They can probably deadlift more than you. Ask them about how to paint an algorithm, the intersections between mutual aid and biology, or which coast has the best vegan croissa... Show more

Shubham Pachori

Shubham Pachori

Passionate about building products that solve real-world complex problems in the most simplified and
user-centric way. Have successfully built, launched, and monetized over 5 enterprise B2B SaaS products in
the domain of supply chain and fintech

Passionate about building products that solve real-world complex problems in the most simplified and user-centric way. Have successfully built, launched, and monetized over 5 enterprise B2B SaaS products in the domain of supply chain and fintech Show more

Hanne Rentsch Ersdal

Hanne Rentsch Ersdal

Hanne R. Ersdal is a designer with over 10 years of experience in the development of industrial products and services. As the head of Eggs Stavanger, she works works to build the office and to promote design. She teaches the subject of Business Design and Development at UiS (University of Stavanger).

On stage, Hanne is full of energy and enthusiasm that is contagious and she has previously participated in the following events and teaching engagements:

2024 - Kaleidoscope, Competence that changes: Energy transformation for a sustainable future, led panel discussion
2024 - Lecturer in Master course Business Design and Development, University of Stavanger 2024 - Lecturer in PhD course, Design Thinking for Transdisciplinary Research, University of Stavanger
2023 - Viking Next Level, Innovate or die, talk
2023 - Laerdal Medical internal Event, Product talk, the Product Trio
2023 - Opportunity Festival, Fomo, Side event, Product talk, led panel discussion
2022 - Tekna X, lecture, Empathy enables technology
2022 - Initiative to create the Master's in Transformation and Innovation, several presentations on design and strategy

Hanne R. Ersdal is a designer with over 10 years of experience in the development of industrial products and services. As the head of Eggs Stavanger, she works works to build the office and to promote design. She teaches the subject of Business Desig... Show more

Elizabeth Musanga

Elizabeth Musanga

Elizabeth is a UI/UX Designer, a Women Techmaker Ambassador and Community Organizer

Elizabeth is a UI/UX Designer, a Women Techmaker Ambassador and Community Organizer Show more

Priscilla Bell

Priscilla Bell

Priscilla was born in occupied Lenni- Lenape territory (Philadelphia). For the past 20 years, Priscilla has taught Taino-centered cultural workshops throughout the city, creating the Philly Taino Cultural Workshop in 2014. As an artist, Priscilla looks towards her family, surroundings, and cultural heritages for guidance and inspiration. She continues to explore the issues that mean the most to her, including Parenthood, Environmental Justice, and Indigenous/Native/Indigenous Caribbean visibility.

Priscilla is a MIT Solve Indigenous Communities Fellow (2024), recipient of the Leeway Transformation award (2024), “Distinguished Alumni” award from Community College of Philadelphia (2023), “Taino Muralist of the Year” award (2020), “Phenomenal Woman” award (2020), Leeway Art & Change grant (2017), “Taino Storyteller of the Year” award (2017).

Priscilla was born in occupied Lenni- Lenape territory (Philadelphia). For the past 20 years, Priscilla has taught Taino-centered cultural workshops throughout the city, creating the Philly Taino Cultural Workshop in 2014. As an artist, Priscilla loo... Show more

itza Zujuy Blanco

itza Zujuy Blanco

Passionate about tech and creativity. Graphic design roots, IT engineering background. Former marketing lead, now crafting frontend magic at Warner Bros Discovery. Embracing technology's limitless canvas to create captivating experiences!

Passionate about tech and creativity. Graphic design roots, IT engineering background. Former marketing lead, now crafting frontend magic at Warner Bros Discovery. Embracing technology's limitless canvas to create captivating experiences! Show more

Adam Olenn

Adam Olenn

In over 25 years of creative leadership in branding and marketing, Adam has discovered that the most powerful form of connection, communication, and persuasion is also the oldest—great storytelling. With rich support from neuroscientists, psychologists, and behavioral economists, he shows audiences why that is, and how they can use it to their advantage.

Best of all, the insights in Adam’s keynotes explain phenomena that many people sense are true without knowing why. Armed with the tools, research, and empathy Adam brings to the stage, they emerge as more confident communicators in their personal and professional lives.

Based in Rhode Island, Adam has earned rave reviews by audiences from Boston to Borneo. And with the rise of AI, Adam is determined to empower as many people as possible to become compelling, connection-building storytellers.

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In this high-energy, aha-moment-filled keynote, you’ll learn why stories have such a powerful hold on us, how they work, the transformative effect storytelling can have on your business, and how to do it.

Here are just a few of the benefits you can enjoy immediately:
- Unparalleled ROI
- Increased sales and fundraising revenue
- Greater productivity
- Higher retention
- …and much, much more

Learn more at https://www.rustleandspark.com/story

In over 25 years of creative leadership in branding and marketing, Adam has discovered that the most powerful form of connection, communication, and persuasion is also the oldest—great storytelling. With rich support from neuroscientists, psychologi... Show more

Tim Pietrusky

Tim Pietrusky

Tim aka NERDDISCO is a DevRel Engineer at RunPod, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest and a longtime open-source advocate. With 15+ years of experience in full-stack development and infrastructure, Tim is passionate about making AI accessible and empowering developers to bring their ideas to life. Beyond coding, Tim mentors and builds communities, creates generative art and performs VJ sets at electronic music events with LiveJS. When he’s not on the stage or screen, you’ll find him running in the forest, jamming on his e-drum kit and spending time with his two daughters.

Tim aka NERDDISCO is a DevRel Engineer at RunPod, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest and a longtime open-source advocate. With 15+ years of experience in full-stack development and infrastructure, Tim is passionate about making AI accessible and empow... Show more

Richard Jackson

Richard Jackson

Rich is a musician and software developer based in Cardiff, UK.
He releases music, commits code and plays Blood Bowl under the name “jacksorjacksor”.

Rich is a musician and software developer based in Cardiff, UK. He releases music, commits code and plays Blood Bowl under the name “jacksorjacksor”. Show more

Jessica Garson

Jessica Garson

Jessica Garson is a Python programmer, educator, and artist. She currently works at Elastic as a Senior Developer Advocate. Previously, Jessica was at Twitter for four years, working in Developer Relations. She has spoken at conferences all over the globe, ranging from PyCon to Write the Docs.

In her spare time, she uses code and modular synthesizers to make music and audio-reactive video art.

Jessica Garson is a Python programmer, educator, and artist. She currently works at Elastic as a Senior Developer Advocate. Previously, Jessica was at Twitter for four years, working in Developer Relations. She has spoken at conferences all over the ... Show more

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia is an award winning Actor & Director with experience on stage, television, and film with appearances on shows like Chicago PD (NBC), Empire (FOX), and Walker (CW). Carlo has been active in the DeFi space since 2017, an avid collector of NFTs, and has hosted over 350 Twitter Spaces covering various topics regarding DeFi, NFTs, and community growth. He currently serves as Community & Project Manager for BEARISH, a new community for builders, which recently launched on Abstract L2.

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia is an award winning Actor & Director with experience on stage, television, and film with appearances on shows like Chicago PD (NBC), Empire (FOX), and Walker (CW). Carlo has been active in the DeFi space since 2017, an avid colle... Show more

Renee Lund

Renee Lund

I'm a senior product designer with a strong foundation in graphic design and a deep passion for creating meaningful, user-focused experiences. I take pride in crafting intuitive interaction designs and ensuring we build products that not only meet real needs but are also a joy to use.

I'm a senior product designer with a strong foundation in graphic design and a deep passion for creating meaningful, user-focused experiences. I take pride in crafting intuitive interaction designs and ensuring we build products that not only meet re... Show more

Psysci ☠️ ☠️ ☠️

Psysci ☠️ ☠️ ☠️

Psysci was created to represent an artist pfp for a pixel art album cover in 2002. Psysci has traversed the outskirts of technology and art for over 2 decades. Having performed live locally and abroad as well as streaming online, exhibited in art galleries for his graphic design and paintings, Psysci is a multimedia anomaly. Much of his efforts have been managing art projects and promoting others, which he continues to do today with his NFT communities and projects like the NIPD (Nifty Island Police Department), where psysci promotes fair play and ethics in the industry.

Psysci was created to represent an artist pfp for a pixel art album cover in 2002. Psysci has traversed the outskirts of technology and art for over 2 decades. Having performed live locally and abroad as well as streaming online, exhibited in art gal... Show more

Shereen Thor

Shereen Thor

Shereen Thor is a comedian turned coach who slays with hope and humor. She has shared the stage with greats like Serena Williams, Prince Harry, Pau Gasol, and Les Brown. She is also the bestselling author of Revolutionary Woman, which focuses on inspiring women and people of color to revolutionize how they see themselves to create a more equitable world. She has been featured in Forbes, TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, Insider, Medium, Spike TV, 97.1 AMP Radio, and more. When she isn’t working, she is enjoying the great outdoors, spending time with her family, coaching or playing soccer, enjoying good food with friends and leaving her cell phone in the dust for extended periods. To learn more go to www.shereenthor.com.

Shereen Thor is a comedian turned coach who slays with hope and humor. She has shared the stage with greats like Serena Williams, Prince Harry, Pau Gasol, and Les Brown. She is also the bestselling author of Revolutionary Woman, which focuses on insp... Show more

Marnie Ogg

Marnie Ogg

Dark Sky Traveller

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Pierre Gervois

Pierre Gervois

Pierre Gervois is a crypto-poet exploring the relations of power in our society. His work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (NYC) and in the Tezos Foundation collection.

Pierre Gervois is a crypto-poet exploring the relations of power in our society. His work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (NYC) and in the Tezos Foundation collection. Show more

Ashish Surendran

Ashish Surendran

Working as a product development manager with more than 9 years of experience. Has designed, developed and implemented multiple products using SAP platform.

Working as a product development manager with more than 9 years of experience. Has designed, developed and implemented multiple products using SAP platform. Show more

Abigail Rivera

Abigail Rivera

Abigail Rivera is a Production Coordinator with experience in animation and audiovisual projects for Netflix and HBO. She works at Pocket FM as a production coordinator for LATAM and volunteers on the video team at TEDx Odense. As the creator of the animation podcast "Un Shot de Animación", Abigail shares insights on animation and personal development. With a focus on managing creative projects, she excels in team collaboration and fostering well-being in fast-paced environments.

Abigail Rivera is a Production Coordinator with experience in animation and audiovisual projects for Netflix and HBO. She works at Pocket FM as a production coordinator for LATAM and volunteers on the video team at TEDx Odense. As the creator of the ... Show more

Oana Neciu Stroe

Oana Neciu Stroe

Passionate and visionary Lead Product Designer with a mission to create extraordinary user experiences that seamlessly blend innovation and functionality. With a deep understanding of user behavior and a knack for human-centric design, I combine creativity with analytical thinking to craft intuitive interfaces that captivate and delight.

My career spans over a decade, during which I've had the privilege of working across diverse industries such as fintech, airlines, insurance, and e-commerce. In each sector, I have leveraged my expertise to drive impactful design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals.

As a Design Lead, I have successfully led multidisciplinary design teams within agile squads, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. I thrive on inspiring my team to create more sustainable and accessible products, emphasizing mentorship and continuous learning.

Passionate and visionary Lead Product Designer with a mission to create extraordinary user experiences that seamlessly blend innovation and functionality. With a deep understanding of user behavior and a knack for human-centric design, I combine crea... Show more

Sam Bush

Sam Bush

B2B marketing leader with a deep understanding of holistic marketing strategies, I specialize in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling stories, create meaningful experiences, and accelerate pipeline growth.

I thrive on collaboration, creative problem-solving, and big ideas, always looking for fresh ways to engage audiences and drive revenue. As the host of AMBUSH On Air and Partner Marketing Lead at Netstock, I bring my energy, expertise, and people-first mindset to every project.

When I'm not working, I'm reading a fantasy book, hanging out with my dog Ziggy, making a cocktail, or spending time with friends. I live to travel and you can find me all over the world for work and life.

B2B marketing leader with a deep understanding of holistic marketing strategies, I specialize in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling stories, create meaningful experience... Show more

Alec Foster

Alec Foster

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance frameworks, and revenue-generating opportunities to position MMA as the leading industry association on AI in marketing.

Alec’s academic foundations—an M.St. in AI Ethics from the University of Cambridge and a CIPP/US privacy certification—inform his ethical approach to AI and marketing. He has developed machine learning models to streamline consumer arbitration and serves on boards of algorithmic accountability nonprofits. Beyond MMA, Alec designs large-scale immersive art experiences and teaches electric hydrofoil lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Combining marketing strategy with rigorous ethics, Alec stands at the intersection of innovation and integrity, guiding organizations to harness AI responsibly.

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance framew... Show more

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