Arts

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

Marta Habdas

Marta Habdas

Full-stack Developer at Curiosum, working on web applications in React and Elixir. PhD, Institute of Audiovisual Arts, Jagiellonian University, Kraków. Outside of her professional work, she has always been interested in combining technology and the arts/humanities, with a recent focus on hardware hacking and DIY electronics.

Full-stack Developer at Curiosum, working on web applications in React and Elixir. PhD, Institute of Audiovisual Arts, Jagiellonian University, Kraków. Outside of her professional work, she has always been interested in combining technology and the a... Show more

Nalini Garg

Nalini Garg

AI & Data leader with 14+ years of experience. Women in AI California State Ambassador. Talks about #AI in Life Sciences #Building solutions using Gemini #GenAI #Career in tech

AI & Data leader with 14+ years of experience. Women in AI California State Ambassador. Talks about #AI in Life Sciences #Building solutions using Gemini #GenAI #Career in tech Show more

Anneasa Manna

Anneasa Manna

Anneasa Manna is a product design student working at the intersection of speculative design and real world impact. Her work focuses on building systems that respond to extreme constraints, often addressing underserved communities and overlooked problems.

She has led the design and development of projects ranging from ultra low cost multifunctional footwear aimed at improving mobility and safety for marginalized users, to experimental concepts like adaptive tactical systems and Water extraction and air purification devices. Her approach blends material research, structural design, and systems thinking with a strong focus on sustainability and human need.

Anneasa’s work is driven by a belief that design is not just about making things better, but about deciding what deserves to exist in the first place.

Anneasa Manna is a product design student working at the intersection of speculative design and real world impact. Her work focuses on building systems that respond to extreme constraints, often addressing underserved communities and overlooked probl... Show more

Tyler Suard

Tyler Suard

Tyler Suard is a Python software developer in the field of Machine Learning and AI. He loves spaceships, giant robots, and his cat Ridley.

Tyler Suard is a Python software developer in the field of Machine Learning and AI. He loves spaceships, giant robots, and his cat Ridley. Show more

Mitali Atkins

Mitali Atkins

Mitali is a maker and entrepreneur based in Bath, United Kingdom. Working at the intersection of product design, craft, and material science, she has studied how to apply origami folding principles to develop innovative novel packaging. She is interested in what happens when you bring craft logic to industrial problems — and what folding, as a design philosophy, can teach us about the future of how things will be made.

Mitali is a maker and entrepreneur based in Bath, United Kingdom. Working at the intersection of product design, craft, and material science, she has studied how to apply origami folding principles to develop innovative novel packaging. She is intere... Show more

Darius Johnson

Darius Johnson

Mr. Darius is a Top Hitmaker with a unique, impactful & multidisciplinary sound that attracts a global audience. The Multidisciplinary/MultiGenre Artist, Designer, Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Lyricist, Poet, Producer, Self-Published Author, Top Web3/NFT Alumni, & Brand Ambassador, hailing from Dallas, TX, residing in Miami, here to take creativity & music to the highest levels & vibrations; who’s works have been recognized/collaborated with from the likes of 12X Platinum Producer & YugaLabs Partnership Lead IllaDaProducer with Darius’s genesis MusicNFT Drop “LIT”, art piece displays such as “XPRMNTL” showcased in Paris at L'église De La Madeleine for the #NABU IRL Crypto Art Exhibition: alongside TimePieces, & The Seven Collection w/ Deepak Chopra, Supreme Kong OG & KONGRADIO Host, NFT Energy Ambassador, OneLove Art Dao Member, SoundXYZ, MetaRides & Parrot Radio Featured Artist, Culture Cards Team Host & Top 100 Music Artist, recent PIXELYNX/KorusAI Host and most recently a guest feature on the Randi Zuckerberg Crypto Cafe Podcast via SiriusXM with Jordan Kantor artistic director of ArtBlocks, & recent performer at Breathe 2023: The Emerging Tech Conference live in Las Vegas as well as the Art Garden Elysian Palms performance & legendary performance at the imperial Verona Sky Villa Penthouse Suite of the late Elvis Presley at Westgate Resorts Las Vegas. Celebrating his recent impeccable performances during Miami Art Basel at House of S.E.X. & Heart Basel alongside other prominent performers like Scott Page of Pink Floyd & Violetta Zironi, as well as being a featured artist most recently in the Decentraland metaverse w/ artist SpottieWiFi; Community Spotlight Artist via OneLoveArtDao in OnCyber; Stage Smasher/Performer at PepePunksDao Art Basel & NY (Electric Bowery), closing headline performer @ NFTNYC2024 in collaboration with NFTNYC X TokenTraxx, & live artwork feature @ Jacob Javits Center + World Trade Center/Oculus X Canvas 3.0. Having recently performed at Freedom Festival June 29-30 2024, & featured at RASTAFUSION, while coming off a Miami Art Basel 2024 tour including performances @ BitBasel X ON1 Force, OneLoveDao Festival & ZaoChella with powerful artworks featured @ Miami Digital Art Fair (BlackDove), Inscribing Miami via Gamma.io & once again ZaoChella. Catch Mr. Darius at a surprise performance near you & check his latest music releases including the highly anticipated “We Up” drop with IllaDaProducer & SpottieWifi available everywhere, a legendary Hip Hop Anthem “ArtWork” W/ Styles P (“LOX”) & Muzik, and “Bullish On You” W/ Grammy Davis Jr. (Netflix, ABC, VH1, MTV, BET) 🌎

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Mr. Darius is a Top Hitmaker with a unique, impactful & multidisciplinary sound that attracts a global audience. The Multidisciplinary/MultiGenre Artist, Designer, Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Lyricist, Poet, Producer, Self-Published Author, Top Web3/... Show more

Andrew Farrior

Andrew Farrior

Andrew Farrior is the COO of AXM Technologies, a company building systems to help creators, institutions, and rights holders manage how cultural assets are used in the age of artificial intelligence. His work focuses on the growing intersection of AI, intellectual property, and the global creative economy.

He is also Director of Practice for the Cultural IP Research Hub at Miles College, where he works with students and partners across the arts, technology, and legal fields to explore new models for cultural ownership and governance.

Andrew’s work has been recognized internationally for digital innovation in the creative economy, and he has collaborated with institutions including Howard University, the African Union Development Agency, and major cultural estates. Through AXM, he is focused on helping build the systems that allow creators and communities to participate in the emerging AI economy.

Andrew Farrior is the COO of AXM Technologies, a company building systems to help creators, institutions, and rights holders manage how cultural assets are used in the age of artificial intelligence. His work focuses on the growing intersection of AI... Show more

Monisha Pattanaik

Monisha Pattanaik

Monisha is a senior designer crafting mobile experiences for Jira at Atlassian.She has expertise in interaction design and user-centered design. AI design patterns and mobile design are her key focus right now.
Previously she has spoken at international conferences like UXPA Puerto rico, GHC Orlando and Interact Mumbai presenting her research papers or conducting workshops. She has a patent in tree table navigation pattern for smaller device.
She is fascinated by the impact of technology on society and design.
She draws inspiration from her travel, connect with new people, and also collects postcards for her future-self. Music from around the world keeps her in high spirits.

Monisha is a senior designer crafting mobile experiences for Jira at Atlassian.She has expertise in interaction design and user-centered design. AI design patterns and mobile design are her key focus right now. Previously she has spoken at internat... Show more

Anmol Mishra

Anmol Mishra

Anmol Mishra is a Senior Software Engineer at Boeing Defence Australia, where he works on Python systems related to Software Defined Networking and VM hosting.

Before joining Boeing, Anmol shipped video processing plugins for Adobe After Effects. The Prosya plugin suite used FLTK for its UI layer — the direct production predecessor to the fltk-rs work demonstrated in this tutorial.

Earlier in his career Anmol worked at Wind River Systems — the creator of VxWorks — and at Eternal Systems, as well as Toshiba Tec.

Anmol holds a BE in Electronics from the University of Mumbai, an MS in Computer Science from the University of South Florida, and a BS in Physics from the University of Sydney.

He is also an independent filmmaker. His feature films Death and Romancing Sydney are released on global VOD platforms.

Anmol Mishra is a Senior Software Engineer at Boeing Defence Australia, where he works on Python systems related to Software Defined Networking and VM hosting. Before joining Boeing, Anmol shipped video processing plugins for Adobe After Effects.... 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 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

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

Scott Popular

Scott Popular

Scott Popular is an Atlanta native, Tokyo based game designer, community organizer, and event producer working between the U.S. and Japan. Known for building grassroots gaming and creative communities, Scott produces social gaming events that connect indie developers, industry professionals, and emerging creators in collaborative spaces.

His work bridges community-driven culture and professional game development, demonstrating how local networks can evolve into global opportunities. Alongside developing original games, Scott continues to advocate for accessible pathways into the tech and gaming industry, encouraging creators to leverage their communities as catalysts for growth.

Scott Popular is an Atlanta native, Tokyo based game designer, community organizer, and event producer working between the U.S. and Japan. Known for building grassroots gaming and creative communities, Scott produces social gaming events that connect... Show more

Joshua Crafford

Joshua Crafford

Josh Crafford is a neurodivergent global learning leader who has committed his life to mastering the art and science of learning. Professionally, he led the wing-to-wing design and creation of several International Learning and Development departments within Fortune 200 companies, such as GE Capital.
Additionally, he works with several universities as an Expert Partner in the Practice of Creative Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Neurodiversity in the Workplace, and Leadership Development. Partnering universities include Emory, UConn, UIUC, SCAD and UH Manoa. Since 2023 he has also led the first of its kind, Neurodiversity Early Career Program, with UConn and University of Illinois.
Josh is an engaging keynote speaker who has been featured in multiple publications including USA Today and Training Industry. He produced the Neuro Creatives Podcast and the documentary, Blessed with Dyslexia and Neurodiversity, which can be found at NeuroCreatives.org
Holding a master’s degree in design management & innovation, Josh brings a fun and engaging perspective wherever he goes.

Josh Crafford is a neurodivergent global learning leader who has committed his life to mastering the art and science of learning. Professionally, he led the wing-to-wing design and creation of several International Learning and Development department... Show more

Débora Fernandes Herszenhut

Débora Fernandes Herszenhut

Debora Herszenhut é antropóloga, documentarista e consultora do Ministério da Cultura, com experiência em políticas públicas, articulação institucional, sistematização de dados e desenho de processos para a gestão cultural. Mestra em Antropologia, atua na interface entre cultura, inovação e transformação social. com atuação voltada para meio ambiente, culturas populares e tradicionais, direitos de povos indígenas, quilombolas e comunidades tradicionais, além de antropologia visual. Desenvolve projetos que articulam pesquisa, cinema e políticas culturais, com forte base etnográfica e atenção às relações entre território, memória e modos de vida.

Debora Herszenhut é antropóloga, documentarista e consultora do Ministério da Cultura, com experiência em políticas públicas, articulação institucional, sistematização de dados e desenho de processos para a gestão cultural. Mestra em Antropologia, at... Show more

Adrian Swish

Adrian Swish

Adrian Swish is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, talent strategist, and tech innovator revolutionizing the intersection of entertainment, AI, and Web3. With over 14 years of experience in music, sports, and digital marketing, he has negotiated over $10 million in contracts, pioneering new monetization models that give creators true ownership of their work.

As the Founder & CEO of LABEL IQ and DMCAI (Digital Music Coin AI), Adrian is building AI and blockchain-powered ecosystems that empower artists through transparency, direct revenue streams, and decentralized distribution. His work is reshaping music publishing, streaming, and brand partnerships for the digital-first era.

He has collaborated with ESPN, PUMA, Powerade, T-Mobile, and PETA, delivering high-impact marketing campaigns, multi-platinum releases, and Top 10 Billboard hits. At NFT NYC, Adrian will discuss how AI and NFTs are transforming generative art, music monetization, and fan engagement giving creators full control of their future

Adrian Swish is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, talent strategist, and tech innovator revolutionizing the intersection of entertainment, AI, and Web3. With over 14 years of experience in music, sports, and digital marketing, he has negotiated over ... Show more

Jesse Foreman

Jesse Foreman

Jesse Foreman is the NFT Founder of Young Money APAA Kingdom and a NFL Agent. He is an avid NFT collector and helps his clients navigate the NFT space.

Jesse Foreman is the NFT Founder of Young Money APAA Kingdom and a NFL Agent. He is an avid NFT collector and helps his clients navigate the NFT space. Show more

Rev. Steven Van Meter

Rev. Steven Van Meter

Rev. Steven Van Meter is an Ordained Minister of Religious Science and professional Spiritual Leader for over 26 years. He spent eight years working with Centers for Spiritual Headquarters in Los Angeles and Burbank, CA on the Events Team. He departed working at CSL to serve as Assistant Minister in La Crescenta, CA before becoming the Senior Minister in Menifee Valley, CA.
He is currently the Senior Minister for the Grants Pass Center for Spiritual Living in Oregon where he has been serving for the past seven years.
He is a devoted Spiritual Leader with a deep consciousness of healing and love who demonstrates a spirit of wholeness, joy, and love in everything he does!

Rev. Steven Van Meter is an Ordained Minister of Religious Science and professional Spiritual Leader for over 26 years. He spent eight years working with Centers for Spiritual Headquarters in Los Angeles and Burbank, CA on the Events Team. He departe... Show more

Jason Torres

Jason Torres

After 15 years as a unit production manager in the film and television industry, I’ve made the pivot to tech. Here to share my journey and insight with fellow pivoters!

After 15 years as a unit production manager in the film and television industry, I’ve made the pivot to tech. Here to share my journey and insight with fellow pivoters! Show more

Joseph Parzel

Joseph Parzel

I have been writing code for about 25 years yet strive to learn something new every day. I’ll never let a technical issue get the best of me and will always find a solution to the problem. My specialties over the last 10 years have been NET C# and Office 365 development. I can make SharePoint look good!

I have been writing code for about 25 years yet strive to learn something new every day. I’ll never let a technical issue get the best of me and will always find a solution to the problem. My specialties over the last 10 years have been NET C# and ... Show more

Kae9mm N/A

Kae9mm N/A

Kae9mm is a cyber musician who blends hip-hop, techno and futuristic themes in his music. He is known for his innovative use of virtual reality and augmented reality in his live performances and music videos. He has recently partnered with United Realites, a leading metaverse company, to create immersive and interactive experiences for his fans. Kae9mm aims to push the boundaries of music and technology and to explore new dimensions of creativity and expression.

Kae9mm is a cyber musician who blends hip-hop, techno and futuristic themes in his music. He is known for his innovative use of virtual reality and augmented reality in his live performances and music videos. He has recently partnered with United Rea... Show more

Daniela Kalyd Rosas Bendezú

Daniela Kalyd Rosas Bendezú

Daniela Rosas es estudiante de Gestión y Alta Dirección con mención en Gestión Social y Pública en la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) y Presidenta de 180 Degrees Consulting PUCP, donde lidera proyectos de consultoría estratégica para organizaciones sociales y emprendimientos de impacto. Ayacuchana de origen, su trabajo está profundamente conectado con la generación de soluciones que respondan a realidades diversas y descentralizadas.

Su enfoque se sitúa en la intersección entre tecnología, innovación social y estrategia, utilizando inteligencia artificial generativa, herramientas no-code y diseño centrado en el usuario (UX/UI) para transformar ideas en soluciones escalables, accesibles y con impacto medible. Ha implementado soluciones tecnológicas en ONGs y proyectos sociales, integrando automatización, marketing social y herramientas como n8n y Lovable para optimizar procesos, fortalecer el fundraising y movilizar comunidades de manera innovadora.

Ha sido Parlamentaria Joven Nacional del Congreso de la República del Perú, donde contribuyó al diseño de propuestas legislativas en temas ambientales, participación ciudadana y transparencia, incorporando indicadores de impacto y mecanismos de seguimiento. Asimismo, fue becaria del Millennium Fellowship (ONU) y participante del Aspire Leaders Program de Harvard University, consolidando su formación en liderazgo global e impacto social.

Como consultora en sostenibilidad en Mypes Verdes, ha acompañado a pequeñas empresas en la adopción de modelos responsables y elaboración de reportes de sostenibilidad. Además, es fundadora de Responsible Work For Ecology, una iniciativa comunitaria en Ayacucho que ha capacitado a más de 80 mujeres en prácticas sostenibles, promoviendo su empoderamiento económico y ambiental.

Ha sido reconocida como ganadora del HONOR College Marketing Challenge 2025, finalista en la Datatón OEFA Innova y en el GreenTech Challenge, destacando por su propuesta de “IA que te entiende y potencia tu esencia”, entendida como el uso de la inteligencia artificial para potenciar capacidades humanas y construir soluciones más empáticas e inclusivas.

Daniela promueve activamente el acceso inclusivo a la tecnología y el uso ético de la IA, convencida de que romper los patrones en la industria implica que más mujeres y actores del sector social pasen de ser usuarios a creadores de tecnología, diseñando soluciones que transformen realidades y generen valor sostenible.

Daniela Rosas es estudiante de Gestión y Alta Dirección con mención en Gestión Social y Pública en la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) y Presidenta de 180 Degrees Consulting PUCP, donde lidera proyectos de consultoría estratégica para ... Show more

Daria Fedorova

Daria Fedorova

Daria Fedorova is a strategic operator and trusted partner to founders building high-growth, high-stakes businesses. With over a decade of experience spanning the UAE, Europe, the US, and Asia, she has served as Chief of Staff, VP of Investor Relations, and Interim COO — scaling teams, systems, and capital across 7 markets.
As the first hire and CoS at Destinus, a pre-IPO deep-tech aerospace and defense startup, Daria led three global funding rounds totaling 120M CHF, acted as founder proxy in board and investor forums, and built the operational infrastructure that took the company from zero to 80+ people across 7 countries.
Her career spans YC-backed construction tech (Mighty Buildings), fintech (Bank 131), IoT supply chains (Cogobuy/Forbes Asia Fab 50), and M&A at Siemens Financial Services — giving her a rare cross-industry, cross-cultural lens on what it takes to build and scale ambitious companies.
Today, Daria advises founders and family offices on capital formation, operational scale-up, and international expansion, based between Madrid and Dubai.
She speaks on Chief of Staff, founder leverage, international growth, and building the operating systems that turn strategy into execution.

Daria Fedorova is a strategic operator and trusted partner to founders building high-growth, high-stakes businesses. With over a decade of experience spanning the UAE, Europe, the US, and Asia, she has served as Chief of Staff, VP of Investor Relatio... Show more

Sandy Hackett

Sandy Hackett

Sandy Hackett is a speaker, event host, and producer with decades of experience working in front of live audiences at corporate events, conferences, and theaters nationwide.
He specializes in audience engagement and communication, helping events stay energized, connected, and running smoothly from start to finish. Known for his ability to read a room in real time, Sandy brings a practical, experience-driven perspective on how people connect, respond, and stay present.
His work focuses on the human side of engagement—how communication, energy, and presence directly impact workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and event success. Blending humor, insight, and real-world experience, Sandy delivers presentations that keep audiences fully engaged while creating meaningful, lasting impact.

Sandy Hackett is a speaker, event host, and producer with decades of experience working in front of live audiences at corporate events, conferences, and theaters nationwide. He specializes in audience engagement and communication, helping events sta... Show more

Peter Kurzok

Peter Kurzok

Software Architect. Photographer. Musician. Dad.

Peter wrote his Diploma thesis on a multitouch finger detection library for Multitouch Tables. Then came the iPhone and changed everything. He has been doing mobile development ever since. Today He works as a Software Architect for MaibornWolff an IT Consultancy. He has worked on Apps for BMW, Rolls-Royce, Mini, DigitalCharging Solutions, Deutsche Post and many more.

Peter is a regular speaker at conferences and Meetups and back in the day even gave a lecture at university: https://bit.ly/4mnGYC6

Software Architect. Photographer. Musician. Dad. Peter wrote his Diploma thesis on a multitouch finger detection library for Multitouch Tables. Then came the iPhone and changed everything. He has been doing mobile development ever since. Today He ... Show more

Pete Oliver-Krueger

Pete Oliver-Krueger

Co-Author of "Shift: From Product to People" a novel about what it means to really put people at the center of everything you do. Coaching Agile leaders on how to improve lives and improve bottom lines at the same time. Specializes in Agile beyond IT, including manufacturing, government, education, the arts, non-profits, and more.

Co-Author of "Shift: From Product to People" a novel about what it means to really put people at the center of everything you do. Coaching Agile leaders on how to improve lives and improve bottom lines at the same time. Specializes in Agile beyond IT... Show more

Producer James Simon

Producer James Simon

James Simon didn’t start his career with the intention of becoming a producer. Like many who fall in love with theater, his first experience with the stage was through performing. He acted in plays during his school years and at summer camps, developing a connection to live performance early on. Though he later explored other fields—college and a radio career—he eventually found his way back to theater, though this time behind the scenes.

Today, James L. Simon is a Broadway producer with two Tony Award nominations and a portfolio of work that stretches from Manhattan to the United Kingdom.

James was born and raised in Bronxville, New York. He studied communications at Emerson College in Boston, preparing for a career in media. After working in radio for several years, he moved to New York City in the early 1990s to pursue acting full-time. Like many actors in the city, James balanced performance work with side jobs. One of those jobs introduced him to theater production, and that experience led him down a different professional path.

His first hands-on experience with a Broadway production came during the revival of Damn Yankees. Through that role, he saw just how much work goes into making a show successful. From that point forward, Producer James Simon began to take shape. The process of coordinating the many moving parts of a theatrical production sparked his interest and led to a long-term shift in focus.

James developed an ability to spot projects with potential and bring together teams capable of executing a shared vision. His strength lies in balancing creative ambition with the practical realities of producing. Over time, he established a reputation for being consistent, thoughtful, and adept at managing the challenges of theater production.

James L. Simon earned his first Tony nomination for Bells Are Ringing in the Best Revival of a Musical category. His second nomination came with Operation Mincemeat, recognized for Best New Musical. He also co-produced The Woman in Black Off-Broadway, which received the Best Play Revival award from the Off-Broadway Alliance. His credits include work in London’s West End and at major theater festivals around the globe.

James is currently preparing to bring The Marriage of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein to the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is also co-producing a national tour of Dungeons & Dragons: Twenty Sided Tavern in the United States, an interactive production that combines live gaming and traditional theater elements.

When asked what keeps him producing, James often points to his belief in the power of stories. While he appreciates being part of well-known productions, he also values smaller, more intimate works that may not attract as much attention. In interviews and articles, he has noted how hard it can be for new voices to gain access in the theater industry.

He continues to support opportunities for emerging talent. James serves on the board of Untitled Theater Company No. 61 and donates to programs such as Artists Relief and Donors Choose. These platforms help artists at early stages of their careers gain visibility and support.

Outside the arts, James has volunteered with the New York Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity. He is also a regular blood donor through the New York Blood Bank and supports the Legal Aid Society, showing his broader commitment to service.

Producing involves far more than choosing scripts. It requires careful budgeting, coordination, conflict resolution, and planning for travel. James L. Simon, the Producer, remains deeply involved in all aspects of production. He finds value in the behind-the-scenes work—quiet tasks that ensure everything comes together on time.

Even with two Tony Award nominations and international credits, James stays focused on the work rather than recognition. He chooses projects based on substance, not trends, and strives to build environments where creativity can thrive.

Though some of his upcoming projects remain undisclosed, one thing is certain: James Simon, the Producer, continues to approach every production with care, dedication, and a deep respect for the process.

James Simon didn’t start his career with the intention of becoming a producer. Like many who fall in love with theater, his first experience with the stage was through performing. He acted in plays during his school years and at summer camps, develop... Show more

José Luis Jiménez Figarotti

José Luis Jiménez Figarotti

EdTech scholar & VE expert, Prof. Jiménez is a prolific author on equity & human rights. His work bridges cultures inspiring empathy. His publications spark critical conversations on global exchange & social justice.

EdTech scholar & VE expert, Prof. Jiménez is a prolific author on equity & human rights. His work bridges cultures inspiring empathy. His publications spark critical conversations on global exchange & social justice. Show more

Yvonne Siow

Yvonne Siow

She is a social impact leader and impact placemaker, She has co-founded the award winning PlayPan - a social movement that transforms underutilised spaces into vibrant community hubs for creativity and social good. In addition, she also co-founded Glass Dome - a Third Space in Central Singapore that brings diverse stakeholders together to build a culture of giving.

With over two decade in philanthropy and a background spanning corporate, nonprofit, and advisory roles, she is a strong advocate for driving impact through purpose-led design and collaboration. Her joint work is archived as part of contemporary Singapore history as well as documented as case study in Harvard Business Review.

She is a social impact leader and impact placemaker, She has co-founded the award winning PlayPan - a social movement that transforms underutilised spaces into vibrant community hubs for creativity and social good. In addition, she also co-founded Gl... Show more

Ambarish Ganguly

Ambarish Ganguly

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Dread One

Dread One

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

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