Kirsten “Kiki” Ringer is the founder of KLR Literary Management and brings 30+ years of experience in publishing and entertainment, including roles at The Walt Disney Studios, Penguin Putnam, and Russell & Volkening Literary Agency, where she worked with Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors.

Through KLR, she helps writers navigate traditional, hybrid, and author-publisher paths with clarity, strategy, and heart—offering an accessible, author-centered approach to publishing and marketing. She’s passionate about demystifying the process and empowering authors to take control of their publishing journey.

Kirsten “Kiki” Ringer is the founder of KLR Literary Management and brings 30+ years of experience in publishing and entertainment, including roles at The Walt Disney Studios, Penguin Putnam, and Russell & Volkening Literary Agency, where she worked ... Show more

Alex Levin, co-founder of L+R, a design & technology studio established in 2012, has dedicated the past four years to bridging the gap between traditional businesses and the Web3 space. L+R is recognized for its award-winning work with both SMBs and enterprise clients, focusing on digital transformation and brand strategy. Levin employs a practical approach, introducing companies to the Web3 domain through proofs of concept and providing more traditional strategy consulting to Web3 companies. He emphasizes human-computer interaction, a deep understanding of blockchain, and the critical importance of security and privacy.

Alongside his achievements at L+R, Levin also spearheaded the creation of Nurture within the firm, a Web3 employee experience platform. Designed to revolutionize employee benefits and rewards programs, Nurture turns them into collaborative adventures, enhanced with interactive and educational experiences. This initiative, built under the L+R banner, underscores Levin's commitment to leveraging innovative solutions to help organizations attract and retain top talent through more engaging and meaningful incentives.

Levin's vision is to demonstrate how blockchain technology can foster community-driven ecosystems, potentially revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers and each other. He also shares his expertise by contributing to Forbes on the luxury NFT market, sharing insights, successes, and learnings from collaborations with prestigious brands such as Sotheby's, Tag Heuer, Lamborghini, and Bugatti. His talent for simplifying complex Web3 concepts into practical strategies for both traditional and digital-first companies highlights his deep expertise in the field.

Alex Levin, co-founder of L+R, a design & technology studio established in 2012, has dedicated the past four years to bridging the gap between traditional businesses and the Web3 space. L+R is recognized for its award-winning work with both SMBs and ... Show more

With 3+ years of experience in B2B and B2C environments, Saurav is focused on solving critical challenges with empathy and creativity. His work thrives in the 0 to 1 zone, shaping ideas from inception to execution. With interests in Critical and Speculative Design, UX Design, Type design, Music and Art

Saurav is an alumnus of NID Haryana and UAL London. He has worked for IBM, Acuity KP, Hugosave, Piktorlabs (UST Evolve), & more. Recently a speaker at Digifest’24, ICC Birmingham.

With 3+ years of experience in B2B and B2C environments, Saurav is focused on solving critical challenges with empathy and creativity. His work thrives in the 0 to 1 zone, shaping ideas from inception to execution. With interests in Critical and Spec... Show more

Experienced Founder and CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Communication, NFT Experts, NFT Creator and Collector, Management, Leadership, and Presentations. Strong business development professional with a Master of Business Administration - MBA focused in International Business from Schiller International University.

Experienced Founder and CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Communication, NFT Experts, NFT Creator and Collector, Management, Leadership, and Presentations. Strong business devel... Show more

Ian Utile is a tech entrepreneur from the Silicon Valley. He is an 10x co-founder, 4x entrepreneur in residence, he guest lectures at four difference universities, and co-produces tech events. Ian's family has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for ten generations as his ancestor founded the City of San Jose in 1777.

Ian Utile is a tech entrepreneur from the Silicon Valley. He is an 10x co-founder, 4x entrepreneur in residence, he guest lectures at four difference universities, and co-produces tech events. Ian's family has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for ... Show more

Passionate about leading Agile transformations 🚀, Joseph ASSAF is an experienced Agile Trainer and Coach with a unique edge: a background as a NAAB-accredited Architect 🏛️. This dual expertise enriches his approach, allowing him to integrate architectural design principles with Agile methodologies to deliver creative and structured solutions. With strong intercultural communication skills 🌍, he successfully supports teams and organizations in complex, multicultural environments—guiding them toward performance, agility, and innovation.

Passionate about leading Agile transformations 🚀, Joseph ASSAF is an experienced Agile Trainer and Coach with a unique edge: a background as a NAAB-accredited Architect 🏛️. This dual expertise enriches his approach, allowing him to integrate archit... Show more

Katie Rose Kaufman is a seasoned Senior Release Train Engineer and program leader with a dynamic career spanning multiple industries, including tech, entertainment, and healthcare. A systems thinker and change agent, Katie Rose specializes in navigating complex transformations, streamlining processes, and driving alignment across cross-functional teams.

Passionate about career development and leadership, Katie Rose is also a dedicated mentor and career coach, sharing insights on agile methodologies, program management, and professional growth. Recognized as a top career guidance expert (featured on a Times Square billboard!), Katie Rose is committed to helping others build meaningful careers through strategic advocacy, mentorship, and practical guidance.

With a unique blend of fine arts and tech experience, Katie Rose brings a fresh perspective to leadership, adaptability, and innovation in the modern workplace.

Katie Rose Kaufman is a seasoned Senior Release Train Engineer and program leader with a dynamic career spanning multiple industries, including tech, entertainment, and healthcare. A systems thinker and change agent, Katie Rose specializes in navigat... Show more

Veronica Shelton is a creative director and UX strategist with 15+ years in product design, branding, and digital transformation. As co-founder of Oak Theory, she leads UX/UI, web development, and e-commerce projects with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility. With experience across Fortune 500s, startups, and social impact organizations, she brings a unique perspective on the intersection of design and technology.

Veronica Shelton is a creative director and UX strategist with 15+ years in product design, branding, and digital transformation. As co-founder of Oak Theory, she leads UX/UI, web development, and e-commerce projects with a focus on inclusivity and a... Show more

Tanesha L. Moody knows what it means to pivot—boldly, strategically, and without losing who you are in the process.

From calling cues on Broadway-style stages to leading global events for Under Armour, Salesforce, Marriott, and Disney, Tanesha has lived the power of reinvention—again and again. Whether navigating career transitions, building teams from scratch, or showing up after rejection, she brings an unmatched blend of honesty, resilience, and clarity to the stage.

Her journey has been a masterclass in resilience and leading through uncertainty—which is why her signature keynote, The Art of the Pivot, resonates so deeply with those navigating change, career shifts, or bold leadership moves. Tanesha teaches audiences how to adapt without losing authenticity, lead without fear, and thrive—even when everything changes.

Tanesha's approach is insightful, engaging, and deeply relatable. She doesn’t just share theories—she tells the behind-the-scenes truths of what it really takes to pivot full out and turn challenges into opportunities. Audiences leave with actionable strategies, fresh perspectives, and the confidence to take their next bold step.

Organizers don’t bring Tanesha in for a cookie-cutter leadership talk. They book her because she’s relatable, strategic, and able to speak to the heart of high-achieving professionals who are tired of wearing masks and ready to lead with authenticity and purpose.

Signature Keynotes Include:
The Art of the Pivot: Leading, Living, and Thriving Full Out
Falling Full Out: How to Turn Rejection & Failure into Your Superpower
Full Out Leadership: Elevating Performance, Influence & Agility
Say It Like a Leader: How to Give Feedback That Actually Works
Resilience & Rejection in Leadership: Turning Setbacks into Breakthroughs
Living Full Out: Breaking Free from Fear & Playing Bigger

Book Tanesha to deliver a keynote that’s high-impact, high-empathy, and impossible to forget.

Website: www.taneshalmoody.com/speaker

Tanesha L. Moody knows what it means to pivot—boldly, strategically, and without losing who you are in the process. From calling cues on Broadway-style stages to leading global events for Under Armour, Salesforce, Marriott, and Disney, Tanesha has... Show more

Cloud Solutions Architect - Engineering @Microsoft| Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead @MSCanada| DevOps and automation enthusiast.

As an Cloud Architect, I have worked for many large compagnies in the IT field, designing and implementing Cloud Infrastructure Solutions, deploying & Operating S-SDLC PaaS platforms and third party vendors: SonarQube, Nexus Repository Manager, JFrog Artifactory, Nexus Lifecycle IQ, Checkmarx, Nagios, DefectDojo.

Since I joined Microsoft, I have been working to help the customers to align their cloud strategies with their business needs, unblocking their issues and milestones and acting as a trusted advisor for them.

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford

Cloud Solutions Architect - Engineering @Microsoft| Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead @MSCanada| DevOps and automation enthusiast. As an Cloud Architect, I have worked for many large compagnies in the IT field, designing and implementing C... Show more

A man of many talents, but no sense of how to use them. Craig could be out changing the world but would prefer to make software instead. Probably the reason why Nick Fury refused to take his calls. He possesses a passion for software design, but more importantly software quality and designing systems that can achieve this in a technically diverse and constantly evolving tech world.

Craig has over 20 years’ experience across the development, testing and management disciplines in a variety of software industries, but still feels he learns something new every day. It’s that continued change and evolution of the software industry which motivates him to keep learning and finding ways to improve. More than just playing with tech though, its people that make software come together – and so Craig believes in developing people and empowering them to make a success out of the software they build.

When not playing with software he can often be found spending time with family, writing, designing board games, or running long distances for no apparent reason. He is also a massive fan of comic books and Star Wars, so if you see him concentrating intensely, he is probably just trying to use the force.

Craig is also the writer of the book, Quality By Design, and writes regular articles on his blog sites and various other tech sites around the world. He is also international speaker on a wide range of different software development topics, though these experiences only make him even more excited about the future of the industry in South Africa.

A man of many talents, but no sense of how to use them. Craig could be out changing the world but would prefer to make software instead. Probably the reason why Nick Fury refused to take his calls. He possesses a passion for software design, but more... Show more

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

Akanshi is a community person, an Android developer & a design enthusiast. She is currently working at Gojek as a Platform Engineer (Android) in the UX Engineering team.
She is active in communities as a speaker, mentor, organizer, contributor and a participant. She enjoys participating in hackathons, read and learn about tools and developments in the field of UI/UX, contribute on stack overflow and listening to good music.
She also likes to write about her tech and non-tech thoughts, create artworks and loves animals!

Akanshi is a community person, an Android developer & a design enthusiast. She is currently working at Gojek as a Platform Engineer (Android) in the UX Engineering team. She is active in communities as a speaker, mentor, organizer, contributor and a... Show more

Amber Herbert is a (mostly) speculative fiction author living in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband and two gremlins. She self-published her debut novel, Lipstick Covered Magnet, in 2022 and has since been penning an epic fantasy series and various horror stories she hopes to traditionally publish. She graduated the University of Colorado with a BA in English literature and worked as a freelance editor for eight years. She now writes full time (when she isn't minding children or rescue dogs).

Outside of writing and reading, Amber enjoys baking, going to emo/punk/post-hardcore gigs, playing complicated board games, and watching and critiquing TV and film.

Amber Herbert is a (mostly) speculative fiction author living in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband and two gremlins. She self-published her debut novel, Lipstick Covered Magnet, in 2022 and has since been penning an epic fantasy series and variou... Show more

Liad Yosef is a seasoned AI lead and software architect, working on AI and MCP in Monday’s CEO Office. He previously led AI and MCP infrastructure in Shopify’s CEO Office, co-created GitMCP, and is now building MCP-UI while co-moderating the UI Working Group in the MCP committee. A web enthusiast for over two decades, Liad is passionate about crafting developer-first experiences and is a creator and an active contributor of multiple open-source projects. Outside of work, he writes poetry and moonlights as an analog astronaut for the European Space Agency.

Liad Yosef is a seasoned AI lead and software architect, working on AI and MCP in Monday’s CEO Office. He previously led AI and MCP infrastructure in Shopify’s CEO Office, co-created GitMCP, and is now building MCP-UI while co-moderating the UI Worki... Show more

Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his background in electronics and robotics to create static and kinetic sculptures that convey information fetched over the internet through sound, light, and motion. These sculptures sometimes take on an anthropomorphic form thereby leading the viewer to attach personalities and emotions to them.

Mohit holds a master’s degree in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania. He spent his time there as a research assistant at the ModLab helping build the next generation of modular robotics. Prior to this, he worked at a startup in Mumbai, India, developing robotic kits and conducting STEM focused workshops for high school and university students all across the country.

Mohit Bhoite works as a senior hardware engineer at Particle, where he designs and builds their flagship IoT products. He is also an avid maker who dedicates his personal time to building free-formed electronic circuit sculptures. He combines his bac... Show more

Say hello to Komal Fatima, who’s an inspiration for the youth and works as an Audio Engineer with a leading recording studio karachi. She completed her degree in Music Theory and Composition and brings creative depth to her role. When not working, she often spends her free time learning new skills.

Say hello to Komal Fatima, who’s an inspiration for the youth and works as an Audio Engineer with a leading recording studio karachi. She completed her degree in Music Theory and Composition and brings creative depth to her role. When not working, sh... Show more

Dax Pandhi is the creator of Gaea, the industry’s leading terrain design platform, used by major film and game studios, as well as scientific institutions like NASA, to craft hyper-realistic landscapes for AAA games, VFX, virtual production, and scientific research.

As the co-founder of QuadSpinner and its Chief Software Architect, Dax has led his team in pioneering geological simulation, erosion modeling, and terrain generation, redefining how digital worlds are built.

Previously, he worked as an environment artist on projects such as Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome, and an unreleased God of War title. He is a former Microsoft MVP for WPF.

Dax frequently speaks at industry events such as SIGGRAPH, EUE, Mundos Digitales, and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He also shares insights on QuadSpinner’s YouTube channel, where his past work in environment design education remains available. Currently, he divides his time between leading Gaea’s development across three continents and advancing wildlife conservation efforts.

Dax Pandhi is the creator of Gaea, the industry’s leading terrain design platform, used by major film and game studios, as well as scientific institutions like NASA, to craft hyper-realistic landscapes for AAA games, VFX, virtual production, and scie... 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

Bachelor in Arts of Representation. With certifications in Social Engineering, Red Team & OSINT. Team Leader of Fr1endly RATs, the Social Engineering unit at Dreamlab Technologies Chile.
Specializing and developing techniques and methodologies for simulations of Phishing attacks, Vishing, Pretexting, Physical Intrusions and Red Team.

Bachelor in Arts of Representation. With certifications in Social Engineering, Red Team & OSINT. Team Leader of Fr1endly RATs, the Social Engineering unit at Dreamlab Technologies Chile. Specializing and developing techniques and methodologies for ... Show more

Product designer chez EY Fabernovel
Avec un background en stratégie de brand et en marketing, je décide de me réorienter en tant que product designer UX/UI et je rejoins EY Fabernovel en Juillet 2024. Je travaille actuellement pour un grand acteur du luxe français.

Product designer chez EY Fabernovel Avec un background en stratégie de brand et en marketing, je décide de me réorienter en tant que product designer UX/UI et je rejoins EY Fabernovel en Juillet 2024. Je travaille actuellement pour un grand acteur d... Show more

A trained actor with a curious background: from Theatre Studies, to Q/A, to Business Intelligence development, to full stack web development, I am the resident specialist PHP Developer Advocate at Global Cloud Communications giant Vonage. I founded Birmingham, UK's current PHP usergroup BrumPHP, hosted the Fusion Meetup Series, and organised the TechMids Developer Conference. I mentor, write and speak on PHP, JavaScript, DevOps, DevRel and tech culture. I pretended to be a DJ on the way.

A trained actor with a curious background: from Theatre Studies, to Q/A, to Business Intelligence development, to full stack web development, I am the resident specialist PHP Developer Advocate at Global Cloud Communications giant Vonage. I founded B... Show more

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit )
Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show )
Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit ) Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show ) Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space Show more

Karen is an award-winning and produced screenwriter, published novelist, and devoted foodie and traveler. She teaches for cruise lines, conferences, retreats, MeetUp Groups, and numerous on-line venues such as Scribophile, paid blog column, and RMFWU. Many of her stories are inspired by her experience marrying into a Taiwanese family. Food is often a subplot. Mu Shu Mac & Cheese and American Moon: A Chinese Immigrant Story can be found on Amazon. She, her husband, and their two boys have traveled the world as she researches recipes for a literary cookbook. She’s a pitch and writing coach for award-winning and bestselling authors.
http://www.karenalbrightlin.com
https://www.amazon.com/Shu-Mac-Cheese-Karen-Albright-ebook/dp/B08GGDQBLP
https://www.amazon.com/American-Moon-Chinese-Immigrant-Story-ebook/dp/B08B4FPN7Q
https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Starts-Tales-Pikes-Writers-ebook/dp/B08YD1TWQ1
https://www.facebook.com/authorkarenalbright.lin/

Karen is an award-winning and produced screenwriter, published novelist, and devoted foodie and traveler. She teaches for cruise lines, conferences, retreats, MeetUp Groups, and numerous on-line venues such as Scribophile, paid blog column, and RMFWU... Show more

Being part of the Microsoft Dynamics community since 1990, Erik Hougaard has worked with every version and visited all corners of the system. He has worked with NAV for the biggest companies in Denmark and across numerous industries. He is a Managing Partner in EFOQUS, a Canadian Microsoft Partner developing products and solutions with Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Erik is an active community contributor passionate about sharing his deep technical knowledge, and he has been awarded a Microsoft MVP Award for his Dynamics NAV contributions every year since 2014. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences and has been blogging about Dynamics since 2013. In 2019 he wrote the BUSINESS CENTRAL FIELD GUIDE to help customers understand the system, with or without external help. In 2020 he added a YouTube channel publishing weekly videos with hacks and insights for Microsoft 365 Business Central programming.

Being part of the Microsoft Dynamics community since 1990, Erik Hougaard has worked with every version and visited all corners of the system. He has worked with NAV for the biggest companies in Denmark and across numerous industries. He is a Managing... Show more

Timo Wienefoet ist Mitgründer der arq decisions GmbH und unterstützt Unternehmen dabei, ihre Zukunft schon heute erfolgreicher zu gestalten. Er hat innovative Lösungen nach Deutschland gebracht und die Planung von knapp 50 Scale-ups und Mittelständlern in Europa modernisiert. Seine Arbeit verbindet Schwarmintelligenz, Organisationsentwicklung und Prognosekompetenz zu einem praxisnahen Ansatz, der Entscheidungen zukunftssicher macht. Dabei hilft er Führungsteams, Unsicherheit nicht als Risiko, sondern als Partner zu begreifen – und sie gezielt für nachhaltigen Erfolg zu nutzen.

Timo Wienefoet ist Mitgründer der arq decisions GmbH und unterstützt Unternehmen dabei, ihre Zukunft schon heute erfolgreicher zu gestalten. Er hat innovative Lösungen nach Deutschland gebracht und die Planung von knapp 50 Scale-ups und Mittelständle... Show more

Collins Wanjiku is a passionate graphic designer, UI/UX enthusiast, and branding specialist with a keen eye for clean, minimalist design. As the Co-Lead of the Graphics Design Club at Meru University, he actively nurtures creativity and innovation among digital creatives. Studying Electrical Engineering at Meru University, Collins blends technology with design.

Beyond design, he is an advocate for sustainable tech, aiming to empower creatives—photographers, game developers, and video editors—through innovation. He is also growing his presence on LinkedIn, showcasing high-quality branding designs, posters, and billboards to attract top companies.

Collins believes that in the digital world, creativity isn’t just an art—it’s a powerful tool for influence, engagement, and transformation

Collins Wanjiku is a passionate graphic designer, UI/UX enthusiast, and branding specialist with a keen eye for clean, minimalist design. As the Co-Lead of the Graphics Design Club at Meru University, he actively nurtures creativity and innovation am... Show more

Human. Artist. Hacker. I care about free and open-source software(F/LOSS), cybersecurity, ethical design, privacy, and technology. 20+ experience in technology. 40+ in being human. I encourage people to become better humans with heavy metal and technologies. I also promote technologies to be considerate of humans. Let's see how it goes!

N.B " Бого" Is in Bulgarian, and it's read as Bogo.

Human. Artist. Hacker. I care about free and open-source software(F/LOSS), cybersecurity, ethical design, privacy, and technology. 20+ experience in technology. 40+ in being human. I encourage people to become better humans with heavy metal and techn... Show more

Kate Jonuska is an author, freelance writer and yoga teacher based in Boulder, CO. Her short fiction was nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and her first novel, Transference, was a finalist for the BookLife Prize. She's also the author of The Dictionary of Fiction Critique, now in its second edition. Details: http://katejonuska.com.

Kate Jonuska is an author, freelance writer and yoga teacher based in Boulder, CO. Her short fiction was nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and her first novel, Transference, was a finalist for the BookLife Prize. She's also the author of The Dictionary... Show more

Diseñador especializado en diseño conversacional y UX, con foco en estrategia de contenidos, investigación y lenguaje.
Su recorrido profesional comenzó en 2011, estudiando ingeniería, y tomó un giro hacia el diseño web en 2016. Desde 2018 se dedica al diseño y construcción de chatbots, liderando proyectos de automatización y experiencias conversacionales en entornos de alta complejidad.
Difunde contenido sobre historia del diseño, UX y evolución de roles en LinkedIn, donde formó una comunidad activa de diseñadores y profesionales digitales de Argentina, México, Chile y otros países de la región.
Actualmente, dirige y dicta formaciones en diseño conversacional y UX con una mirada histórica y estratégica. También se desempeña como CUX en ueno bank.

Diseñador especializado en diseño conversacional y UX, con foco en estrategia de contenidos, investigación y lenguaje. Su recorrido profesional comenzó en 2011, estudiando ingeniería, y tomó un giro hacia el diseño web en 2016. Desde 2018 se dedica ... Show more