Arts

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

Yury Vashchylau

Yury Vashchylau

I build software that shows up in unexpected places and makes the world a little bit better.
https://digitalby.me - Creative studio of artistic software development
https://yuryv.info - App agency, newsletter, and podcast for busy founders and those attracted to Rabbit Holes.

I build software that shows up in unexpected places and makes the world a little bit better. https://digitalby.me - Creative studio of artistic software development https://yuryv.info - App agency, newsletter, and podcast for busy founders and thos... Show more

Olha Bahaieva

Olha Bahaieva

Olha is a Senior UX/UI designer with Full Stack JS development skills who work with startups and small businesses to help them develop and validate their tech ideas, create prototypes, set the scope of their projects, and manage the
software development, or "build" process through to launch.

Olha is a Senior UX/UI designer with Full Stack JS development skills who work with startups and small businesses to help them develop and validate their tech ideas, create prototypes, set the scope of their projects, and manage the software develop... Show more

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HF Accounting & Consulting, a firm dedicated to providing professional accounting, financial advisory, taxation, and business consulting services. Guided by a commitment to integrity, excellence, and client success, he has built the firm on the principles of trust, transparency, and practical financial solutions.

With a strong background in accounting and business management, Sayyid Abid works closely with entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and established organizations to help them navigate financial challenges, maintain regulatory compliance, and achieve sustainable growth. His approach combines technical expertise with a clear understanding of each client's business objectives, enabling organizations to make informed financial decisions with confidence.

Throughout his career, he has focused on delivering value through accurate financial reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, tax compliance, internal controls, and business advisory services. His leadership has enabled HF Accounting & Consulting to become a trusted partner for businesses seeking dependable financial guidance and long-term success.

Beyond his professional work, Sayyid Abid is passionate about leadership, knowledge sharing, and community development. As a public speaker, he frequently addresses topics related to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, ethical business practices, and organizational leadership. He believes that empowering individuals and businesses with the right knowledge is essential for building resilient organizations and thriving communities.

His dedication to professional excellence extends beyond the boardroom through active participation in social, educational, and community initiatives. By supporting programs that encourage learning, leadership, and responsible business practices, he strives to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to society.

At the heart of his work is a simple philosophy: strong financial foundations create stronger businesses. Through integrity, innovation, and a client-first approach, Sayyid Abid continues to help organizations achieve financial stability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Vision

To be a trusted leader in accounting and business consulting by delivering innovative financial solutions that empower businesses to grow with confidence and integrity.

Mission

To provide reliable, ethical, and value-driven accounting, taxation, and business advisory services that enable clients to achieve financial excellence while building lasting relationships based on trust, professionalism, and measurable results.

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HF Accounting & Consulting, a firm dedicated to providing professional accounting, financial advisory, taxation, and business consulting services. Guided by a commitment... Show more

Riza Utile

Riza Utile

Grateful • Web3 & AI Made Simple Podcast • Global Innovation Speaker • Certified TESOL/TEFL Teacher in 35 Countries • Traditional Textured Painter • Web3ÂI CEO

Grateful • Web3 & AI Made Simple Podcast • Global Innovation Speaker • Certified TESOL/TEFL Teacher in 35 Countries • Traditional Textured Painter • Web3ÂI CEO Show more

Carol Chen

Carol Chen

Carol Chen is a Community Architect at Red Hat, having led several upstream communities including InstructLab, Ansible and ManageIQ. She has been actively involved in open source communities while working for Jolla and Nokia previously. In addition, she also has experiences in software development/integration in her 12 years in the mobile industry. On a personal note, Carol plays the Timpani in an orchestra in Tampere, Finland, where she now calls home.

Carol Chen is a Community Architect at Red Hat, having led several upstream communities including InstructLab, Ansible and ManageIQ. She has been actively involved in open source communities while working for Jolla and Nokia previously. In addition, ... Show more

MuraliMohan Jonnalagadda

MuraliMohan Jonnalagadda

Indian, Born in Andhra Pradesh working in Saudi Arabia as a software engineer from past 20 years having 2 kids and wife and 1 sister and 1 brother and i am singer

Indian, Born in Andhra Pradesh working in Saudi Arabia as a software engineer from past 20 years having 2 kids and wife and 1 sister and 1 brother and i am singer Show more

Martin Leon Refi

Martin Leon Refi

Diseño productos digitales desde hace 8 años, con experiencia en proyectos que van desde juegos hasta finanzas. Soy docente y mentor en Estudiando UX, un proyecto educativo que fundé para impulsar una educación digital más empática y humana.

Diseño productos digitales desde hace 8 años, con experiencia en proyectos que van desde juegos hasta finanzas. Soy docente y mentor en Estudiando UX, un proyecto educativo que fundé para impulsar una educación digital más empática y humana. Show more

Rocío Mieres

Rocío Mieres

Rocio Mieres socióloga especializada en videojuegos y en fenómenos digitales
MG en innovación y tecnología para la educación
Docente universidad Bernardo O'Higgins y UNIACC
Miembro de diferentes redes de investigadores en el área de videojuegos
Editora de la Revista Central de Sociología de la Universidad Central de Chile

Rocio Mieres socióloga especializada en videojuegos y en fenómenos digitales MG en innovación y tecnología para la educación Docente universidad Bernardo O'Higgins y UNIACC Miembro de diferentes redes de investigadores en el área de videojuegos ... Show more

Benjamin Giesinger

Benjamin Giesinger

- Über 15 Jahre Erfahrung als Entwickler und Architekt.
- Zuerst Messtechnik, dann Embedded Software und später .NET Core, ASP.NET, React, etc.
- Zuletzt Entwicklungsleiter und Vertriebsingenieur

- Über 15 Jahre Erfahrung als Entwickler und Architekt. - Zuerst Messtechnik, dann Embedded Software und später .NET Core, ASP.NET, React, etc. - Zuletzt Entwicklungsleiter und Vertriebsingenieur Show more

Alex Levin

Alex Levin

Alex Levin is an American entrepreneur, strategist, and design innovator. He is the Founding Partner of L+R, a global technology design and strategy firm where interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, and consultants help organizations integrate emerging technologies. L+R's work has earned recognition from the Red Dot Design Awards, Webby Awards, and other industry honors.

Since founding L+R in 2012 after graduating from Parsons School of Design, Alex has led the firm’s consulting practice and its luxury-focused special business unit, Liquid Crystal. He’s partnered with clients like Amazon Web Services, Google, Hilton Worldwide, Printemps New York, and the Estée Lauder Companies to bring emerging tech into real-world applications.

In 2017, Alex launched LookSee, an iOS mobile VR prototyping tool later adapted for Louis Vuitton. The following year, in collaboration with AWS, he led the creation of SeeLook, a 3D and AR iOS and Android mobile app powered by Amazon Sumerian. His team’s design frameworks have contributed to the Meta Spatial SDK and resulted in the fully in-house development of Media View, an open-source app for the Meta Quest, built entirely in Kotlin. L+R continues to partner with Meta to support mobile designers entering the spatial computing space with Meta’s Device Access Toolkit SDK for the Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI Glasses.

Alex also founded Meridian, a global spatial computing meetup with chapters in Berlin, Nairobi, Brooklyn, and beyond. He serves on the Parsons Alumni Committee Board, mentors at XRC Labs, advises the Ad Council, and is an alum of the Luxury Education Foundation. He was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2019.

Alex Levin is an American entrepreneur, strategist, and design innovator. He is the Founding Partner of L+R, a global technology design and strategy firm where interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, and consultants help organizations integr... Show more

Enrique Lopez Manas

Enrique Lopez Manas

Enrique López Mañas is a Google Developer Expert and independent IT consultant. He has been working with mobile technologies and learning from them since 2007. He is an avid contributor to the open source community and a FLOSS (Free Libre Open Source Software) kind of guy, being among the top 10 open source Java contributors in Germany. He is a part of the Google LaunchPad accelerator, where he participates in Google global initiatives to influence hundreds of the best startups from all around the globe. He is also a big data and machine learning aficionado.

In his free time he rides his bike, take pictures, and travels until exhaustion. He also writes literature and enjoys all kinds of arts. He likes to write about himself in third person. You can follow him on Twitter (@eenriquelopez) to stay updated on his latest movements.

Enrique López Mañas is a Google Developer Expert and independent IT consultant. He has been working with mobile technologies and learning from them since 2007. He is an avid contributor to the open source community and a FLOSS (Free Libre Open Source... Show more

Bobby Chipman

Bobby Chipman

Bobby Chipman is an attorney at Eisner, a corporate/entertainment boutique in Beverly Hills & NY. A former college basketball player and CPA/MBA, he approaches representation of artists, creators, agents and athletes from a business perspective.

Bobby Chipman is an attorney at Eisner, a corporate/entertainment boutique in Beverly Hills & NY. A former college basketball player and CPA/MBA, he approaches representation of artists, creators, agents and athletes from a business perspective. Show more

Jonathan Corley

Jonathan Corley

As the Industry Principal for Travel & Hospitality at Sitecore, I work with top strategic brands in the travel and hospitality vertical to unlock digital potential, reimagine the customer journey, and drive measurable outcomes. I lead engagements focused on experience strategy, value assessment, and vision-setting workshops defining transformational roadmaps.

I'm an Atlanta native, passionate about music, emerging tech, and helping brands deliver engaging experiences. Based in Atlanta, I bring a creative edge and multidisciplinary mindset, honed on the road as a former touring musician. I am passionate about music, and how emerging technologies influence human behavior, emotion, and connection, both online and in the physical world.

As the Industry Principal for Travel & Hospitality at Sitecore, I work with top strategic brands in the travel and hospitality vertical to unlock digital potential, reimagine the customer journey, and drive measurable outcomes. I lead engagements foc... Show more

Liz Hunt

Liz Hunt

Liz Hunt is the CEO and Chief Creative of DayCloud Studios, a nationally recognized branding and creative agency. A “40 under 40” honoree, she is the author of the forthcoming book The 9 Types of Creatives & How to Manage Them, a practical framework for understanding how creatives think, work, and grow. Liz is known for her bold, candid approach to speaking and leadership, helping managers build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and more effective ways of working in the creative industry.

Liz Hunt is the CEO and Chief Creative of DayCloud Studios, a nationally recognized branding and creative agency. A “40 under 40” honoree, she is the author of the forthcoming book The 9 Types of Creatives & How to Manage Them, a practical framework ... Show more

Aries Fitriawan

Aries Fitriawan

Aries Fitriawan is an accomplished Data Scientist and a Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Engineer with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between complex data systems and real-world applications. He has built a robust career specializing in Machine Learning, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence. He currently leverages his expertise to develop sophisticated models and data architectures, with a notable professional history at major telecommunications industry. This speaking simply to pursue his interest in coding.

Aries Fitriawan is an accomplished Data Scientist and a Google Cloud Certified Professional Machine Learning Engineer with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between complex data systems and real-world applications. He has built a robust ca... Show more

Christian Wermke

Christian Wermke

Working since 12 years for Germany's biggest financial daily "Handelsblatt", since 2024 as Deputy Lead of Weekend & Report. Since 2022, covering as well Web3, crypto, and NFTs and building the first newspaper-driven NFT community in Europe. Moderated several events in Germany and Italy. Founder of the digital art platform VistaVagabond.xyz in 2023.

Working since 12 years for Germany's biggest financial daily "Handelsblatt", since 2024 as Deputy Lead of Weekend & Report. Since 2022, covering as well Web3, crypto, and NFTs and building the first newspaper-driven NFT community in Europe. Moderated... Show more

Alexandra Rodrigues

Alexandra Rodrigues

Alexandra Rodrigues is a brand partnerships and business development leader with 15 years of experience working across entertainment, luxury, and technology. She built Swarovski North America's B2B Entertainment pilot from scratch, securing the company's first major touring and brand partnerships with Mariah Carey and Sarah Brightman in collaboration with UTA and Live Nation.

She is the co-founder of Arcallon, the first all-in-one production management platform for film and television, now active across various departments on major productions and has serviced productions including Oppenheimer, Barbie, The Accountant 2, The Studio and more.

Alexandra speaks on brand partnership strategy, go-to-market decision-making, and what it takes to build new commercial models in industries where no playbook exists. She is also a DEI advocate, former Chair of Swarovski North America's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council, and a member of the Board of Advisors at Ithaca College's Customer Experience Program.

She is based in the New York area and available for keynotes, panels, and featured sessions.

Alexandra Rodrigues is a brand partnerships and business development leader with 15 years of experience working across entertainment, luxury, and technology. She built Swarovski North America's B2B Entertainment pilot from scratch, securing the compa... Show more

Mahdi Farahi

Mahdi Farahi

"Mahdi Farahi is the lead architect and founder of Nexus Research AI Lab, specializing in the intersection of neural synchronization and secure agentic frameworks. He is the creator of the AWARE protocol, an edge-first system for autonomous AI agents. His commitment to 'Security by Design' is demonstrated by the Nexus ecosystem’s OpenSSF Silver Badge validation from the Linux Foundation. Mahdi’s research focuses on scaling ethical and aware AI infrastructures using decentralized technologies."

"Mahdi Farahi is the lead architect and founder of Nexus Research AI Lab, specializing in the intersection of neural synchronization and secure agentic frameworks. He is the creator of the AWARE protocol, an edge-first system for autonomous AI agents... Show more

Denu Bon

Denu Bon

I work at the intersection of technical output, visibility, and global opportunity.

My focus is simple: helping engineers, product professionals, and founders turn their work into assets that are seen, valued, and rewarded globally.

Over time, I’ve seen a recurring gap and observed how several brilliant technical works never translate into real-world leverage due to lack of positioning and distribution. My work addresses that gap.

Through GoLoko Diaries, I’ve supported professionals across different industries in transforming their projects, contributions, and ideas into proof-of-work that attracts international jobs, partnerships, and recognition.

My sessions are practical, perspective-shifting, and focused on helping builders move from visibility gaps to global relevance.

I work at the intersection of technical output, visibility, and global opportunity. My focus is simple: helping engineers, product professionals, and founders turn their work into assets that are seen, valued, and rewarded globally. Over time, ... Show more

Matt Nunn

Matt Nunn

Matt Nunn is a technology leader specializing in AI, developer platforms, and product innovation, with experience at Microsoft, Amazon, Snowflake, Dell and Borland. He has built applications ranging from Mortgage Systems to Helicopter flight scheduling software. He led go-to-market strategy for developer-focused products and contributed to major keynotes at global conferences. Matt is known for delivering engaging talks that translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for developers and technical leaders. In his spare time you can find him helping his wife run their art gallery in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle or freelancing as a network technician and installation engineer specializing in Unifi products.

Matt Nunn is a technology leader specializing in AI, developer platforms, and product innovation, with experience at Microsoft, Amazon, Snowflake, Dell and Borland. He has built applications ranging from Mortgage Systems to Helicopter flight scheduli... Show more

Brian Yurachek

Brian Yurachek

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences.

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences. Show more

Kelli Lucas

Kelli Lucas

Kelli is Chief Design Officer and co-founder of LunarLab, a UX design and product strategy firm that helps businesses create innovative, inclusive, and profitable products. Kelli is an experienced design leader who's created engaging web and mobile experiences for startups and enterprise clients alike. She’s designed for FinTech, healthcare, publishing, sports, advertising, education, logistics, and more.

Kelli is Chief Design Officer and co-founder of LunarLab, a UX design and product strategy firm that helps businesses create innovative, inclusive, and profitable products. Kelli is an experienced design leader who's created engaging web and mobile e... Show more

Dylan Gamez

Dylan Gamez

Dylan Gamez is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for The Hacienda in New Port Richey and Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora- built in 1927 and 1883 respectively. Dylan started her career in hospitality at Walt Disney World while finishing her degree in Broadcast Journalism at UCF. Dylan splits her time between Mount Dora and New Port Richey, but reside in Fruitland Park with her husband, Barrett and their three dogs and two cats. Dylan is currently on the Marketing Committee for VISITFLORIDA, Vice President of New Port Richey Main Street and deeply involved with Florida’s Sports Coast- Pasco’s Tourism Board, Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations and nonprofits. Dylan was recently named one of the 50 Most Dynamic Women in the Tampa Bay Area by the Laker-Lutz News and won an award from the Secretary of State for a marketing video she produced for New Port Richey Main Street. She most recently was a speaker at the VISIT FLORIDA Conference on Tourism.

Dylan Gamez is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for The Hacienda in New Port Richey and Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora- built in 1927 and 1883 respectively. Dylan started her career in hospitality at Walt Disney World while finishing her degre... Show more

Florent Michel

Florent Michel

Head of digital Innovation and AI à l'École de Design Nantes Atlantique, Florent Michel pilote l'intégration de l'IA générative et la transformation numérique des formations en design. Ancien responsable de la Majeure UX Design (Bac+5), il est à l'intersection entre formation de futurs designers et enjeux de transformation des entreprises.

Head of digital Innovation and AI à l'École de Design Nantes Atlantique, Florent Michel pilote l'intégration de l'IA générative et la transformation numérique des formations en design. Ancien responsable de la Majeure UX Design (Bac+5), il est à l'in... Show more

Anuar Harb

Anuar Harb

Anuar Harb is a seasoned software developer with more than 10 years of experience, during which he has contributed to renowned companies in the US, Mexico, and Colombia. Currently, he proudly serves as the founder of Code Centre, a software studio dedicated to the exploration of new technologies and the harmonious integration of art and technology.

Anuar Harb es un experimentado desarrollador de software con más de 8 años de experiencia, durante los cuales ha realizado importantes contribuciones en reconocidas empresas de Estados Unidos, México y Colombia. En la actualidad, se desempeña con orgullo como fundador de Code Centre, un estudio de software dedicado a la exploración de nuevas tecnologías y a la integración armoniosa del arte y la tecnología.

Anuar Harb is a seasoned software developer with more than 10 years of experience, during which he has contributed to renowned companies in the US, Mexico, and Colombia. Currently, he proudly serves as the founder of Code Centre, a software studio de... Show more

Benny Olsson

Benny Olsson

📚 Bookworm. 🎸 Musician. 📷 Photographer. 💡 Creator.

Benny Olsson is the CTO at Norce Technology, leading an engineering department of three engineering managers and a team of developers. With a background in software development, architecture, and company-building, he is deeply involved in coaching technical leaders, driving strategy execution, and fostering an inspiring engineering culture.

Starting his career in the aftermath of the dot-com crash in 2000, Benny has worked across web apps, databases, low-level OS development, and emulators. But beyond the code, his focus has always been on the interplay between technology and business—ensuring that engineering teams don’t just build great software but also create real business impact.

As a founder, he has started companies that have grown and merged into larger organizations, giving him hands-on experience in scaling teams, navigating technical strategy, and leading through change. Since joining Norce Technology in 2018 as Lead Architect (and stepping into the CTO role in 2022), he has been shaping the future of e-commerce platforms—bridging technical excellence with business-driven engineering leadership.

📚 Bookworm. 🎸 Musician. 📷 Photographer. 💡 Creator. Benny Olsson is the CTO at Norce Technology, leading an engineering department of three engineering managers and a team of developers. With a background in software development, architecture, ... Show more

Cédric Fettouche

Cédric Fettouche

Designer interested in humanitarian aid, strategy, and change management, my journey is made of working experiences in Lesvos island (Greece), Central Mediterranean, Tunisia, and now Belgium. In 2021, I founded the NGO Humanitarian Designers to build bridges between aid and design. This grassroots organisation is now welcoming a thousand members coming from +90 countries in our online community.

Designer interested in humanitarian aid, strategy, and change management, my journey is made of working experiences in Lesvos island (Greece), Central Mediterranean, Tunisia, and now Belgium. In 2021, I founded the NGO Humanitarian Designers to build... Show more

Taylor Jordan Smith

Taylor Jordan Smith

Taylor Smith, Senior AI Developer Advocate at Red Hat, is an advocate of open source AI innovation and democratization. She has a background in software development, open source technologies like Kubernetes and linux, and technical partnerships. Taylor loves music, animals, and helping to solve real-world problems with technology. Based out of North Carolina.

Taylor Smith, Senior AI Developer Advocate at Red Hat, is an advocate of open source AI innovation and democratization. She has a background in software development, open source technologies like Kubernetes and linux, and technical partnerships. Tayl... Show more

Nandipa Sozoyi

Nandipa Sozoyi

Nandipa Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowledge systems function as adaptive infrastructures that inform contemporary challenges in AI, sustainability, governance, and technology design.

She is the founder of Noncedo Development Collective, a South African systems design and research initiative focused on ethical development architectures, knowledge infrastructures, and innovation ecosystems. Her work spans academic research, community innovation, and applied platform development, including community-based initiatives through Zithulele Development Collective and IKS SoMbo Connect, an emerging initiative exploring how Indigenous knowledge can be translated into digital and institutional systems.

Nandipa’s work has received innovation funding, featured in innovation showcases and collaborative initiatives, and increasingly bridges architecture, systems thinking, and technology futures. She also contributes to higher education through research mentorship and studio teaching while building models that connect research, communities, and emerging technologies.

Nandipa Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowled... Show more

Emanuele DelBono

Emanuele DelBono

I am a software engineer focused on backend development and distributed systems. I enjoy designing scalable architectures and exploring domain-driven design to model complex business problems.
I have worked with different languages and technologies, and I’m particularly interested in building reliable systems, from APIs to event-driven and distributed applications. I also enjoy exploring low-level systems and experimenting with unconventional projects.

I am a software engineer focused on backend development and distributed systems. I enjoy designing scalable architectures and exploring domain-driven design to model complex business problems. I have worked with different languages and technologies,... Show more

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