Founder of Digital Couture Summit, the first luxury digital fashion event at MFW since 2023, and a digital fashion advisor with SEAMM, DRESSX, House of QOA under portfolio. Covering fashion space in Forbes, Cointelegraph and Rug Radio.

Founder of Digital Couture Summit, the first luxury digital fashion event at MFW since 2023, and a digital fashion advisor with SEAMM, DRESSX, House of QOA under portfolio. Covering fashion space in Forbes, Cointelegraph and Rug Radio. Show more

Creative workshop facilitator with experience working with children. Workshops blend art, storytelling, and hands-on activities to inspire creativity and imagination in young minds. Engaging and nurturing approach creates a safe and fun environment where children can explore their artistic potential, develop new skills, and build confidence.

Creative workshop facilitator with experience working with children. Workshops blend art, storytelling, and hands-on activities to inspire creativity and imagination in young minds. Engaging and nurturing approach creates a safe and fun environment w... Show more

McCaela Donovan is a dynamic force across the creative, consulting, and civic sectors, harnessing her creativity to propel organizations and individuals toward their strategic goals. As a revered creative strategist and consultant, her influence spans the arts, education, and business. She founded and directs theloftBRK Creative Consultancy in the scenic Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. This innovative firm champions the growth of small businesses, nonprofits, and arts organizations through comprehensive strategies that encompass leadership development, strategic planning, marketing, and event management.
In addition to her consulting work, she is a pivotal leader at ShireHome Co., a distinguished boutique of luxury vacation rentals and property management services. Working alongside her husband, she steers the company's marketing and operational strategies, solidifying its reputation as a premier business in the region.

Her civic engagement is deeply integrated into her professional endeavors. She actively participates in local initiatives such as the Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust and the Community Development Corporation of Southern Berkshires, focusing on accessible housing and economic development. Previously, she enriched the White Heron Theatre Company as managing director, spearheading marketing and development, and was a key player in launching an intensive program for emerging career artists. Her earlier administrative role at the Boston University School of Theatre and experiences at prestigious institutions like Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre have broadened her professional scope. Her artistic career is highlighted by award-winning performances in Off-Broadway and prominent regional theaters. Her foundational role in Bridge Repertory Theater of Boston and memberships in professional acting associations underscore her dedication to performing arts.

Offstage, she embraces homesteading, reveling in baking sourdough, gardening, and sustainable living. Her commitment to homesteading began after an inspiring bread-making class in Hillsdale, NY, and continues to be a source of joy and a break from digital life. Her philanthropic efforts are notable, with significant contributions to the ACLU and the Southern Poverty Law Center, and support for local arts entities like Jacobs Pillow Dance and Speakeasy Stage Company. Accolades in McCaela Donovan’s career include nominations and awards for her theatrical roles and strategic advisory achievements. Through her work, she exemplifies the impact of creativity, strategic insight, and community involvement, establishing her as a leader dedicated to fostering significant growth and innovation in multiple sectors.

McCaela Donovan is a dynamic force across the creative, consulting, and civic sectors, harnessing her creativity to propel organizations and individuals toward their strategic goals. As a revered creative strategist and consultant, her influence span... Show more

Lettering designer e direttore creativo.
Dopo gli studi universitari in Toscana, sceglie di tornare nel suo paese natale a Campobello di Licata (AG) e si impegna nella promozione e nello sviluppo del territorio siciliano attraverso gli strumenti della comunicazione digitale.

Co-founder e presidente di RadicaHub - Remote Workers Club.
Nel 2023 è anche co-founder del progetto “Questa è la mia terra e io la difendo - Festival per il diritto a restare” e consigliere del direttivo e responsabile comunicazione digitale del Centro Studi “Giuseppe Gatì”, primo centro di ricerca sul diritto a restare in Sicilia.

Lettering designer e direttore creativo. Dopo gli studi universitari in Toscana, sceglie di tornare nel suo paese natale a Campobello di Licata (AG) e si impegna nella promozione e nello sviluppo del territorio siciliano attraverso gli strumenti de... Show more

Natalie Spevak is a mom, musician, administrator and passionate about creating safe and high-achieving spaces for students and staff. Currently she serves as Assistant Principal at Santa Barbara High School and has also served at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and was both a teacher and administrator at the innovative DATA Middle School in Ventura, CA. Before her decade in school site administration she was a successful band, orchestra and mariachi teacher in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Natalie Spevak is a mom, musician, administrator and passionate about creating safe and high-achieving spaces for students and staff. Currently she serves as Assistant Principal at Santa Barbara High School and has also served at the Los Angeles Coun... Show more

Hey I'm Jonny Seymour, I've worked as a CMO in the NFT/Crypto space for two years and previously worked in advertising for 13 years. I am very passionate about where the space is heading and keeping up to date with the latest updates. I enjoy speculating on what the future holds and where we are heading.

Hey I'm Jonny Seymour, I've worked as a CMO in the NFT/Crypto space for two years and previously worked in advertising for 13 years. I am very passionate about where the space is heading and keeping up to date with the latest updates. I enjoy specula... Show more

With 10+ years of experience, Andrii Bobniuk is the founder of Imaginus, web3 mobile game and ImaginusVR, a Ukrainian art outsourcing company. He specializes in 2D/3D art creation, character design, and animations for global clients. Passionate about innovation and business growth, Andrii loves games and is thrilled to create game, Imaginus, with global influence.

With 10+ years of experience, Andrii Bobniuk is the founder of Imaginus, web3 mobile game and ImaginusVR, a Ukrainian art outsourcing company. He specializes in 2D/3D art creation, character design, and animations for global clients. Passionate about... Show more

Tammie B, 2019 Champion of the 1st Bronner Brothers Salon Battle. Tammie B has been an educator & platform artist for Babyliss Pro and kirkpro for 10 years. She also appeared in The Look Allstars.

Tammie B, 2019 Champion of the 1st Bronner Brothers Salon Battle. Tammie B has been an educator & platform artist for Babyliss Pro and kirkpro for 10 years. She also appeared in The Look Allstars. Show more

Senior Consultant with Fannie Mae

Senior Consultant with Fannie Mae Show more

Gemma Honour is a therapeutic coach, visual facilitator, consultant and speaker. She uses a fusion of visual thinking and coaching skills to enthuse and ignite change in organisations. Gemma moved into the world of Agile where she learned the power of using visuals, psychological theory and play based techniques to build great culture, aid learning of new concepts and solve tricky problems in ways that get everyone involved.

Gemma Honour is a therapeutic coach, visual facilitator, consultant and speaker. She uses a fusion of visual thinking and coaching skills to enthuse and ignite change in organisations. Gemma moved into the world of Agile where she learned the power... Show more

Mikaela Pisani is a computer engineer with a Master's in Data Science. She is currently the chief data scientist and head of machine learning at Rootstrap. This award-winning custom software development agency has built web and mobile apps for startups, publicly traded companies and public figures.

She also runs Girls In Tech Uruguay, a global non-profit organization focused on the engagement, education, and empowerment of women and girls in tech, as well as educating children on STEAM. Mikaela is a member of a community of girls in AI called AI Wonder Girls and is also on the AI Research team at ORT University in Montevideo, Uruguay.

In addition, Mikaela plays a key role as part of the interdisciplinary group ANT. ANT aims to create artistic devices by integrating its three core disciplines - Art, Neuroscience and Technology. She also is part of Fibras, a community that supports projects using technology as a platform to generate social Impact.

For all her contributions in STEM, she won the Globant Award ¨Women That Build¨ and was selected as a finalist in Women In Tech awards under the category ¨Global AI Inclusion¨.

She’s also been featured in several publications, most recently with LifeWire, BBC news and MKAI, regarding AI. She has spoken at some conferences and events, including Women in Tech Global Conference, ValleyML, and Airflow Summit.

Mikaela Pisani is a computer engineer with a Master's in Data Science. She is currently the chief data scientist and head of machine learning at Rootstrap. This award-winning custom software development agency has built web and mobile apps for startu... Show more

Si occupa di User Experience e User interface per prodotti digitali e di Brand Identity. Designer da oltre 20 anni, ha esposto in numerose mostre e festival internazionali con lo pseudonimo Jukuki. Docente di UX/UI design.
Adora le cose al contrario, il rosa e il Giappone.

Si occupa di User Experience e User interface per prodotti digitali e di Brand Identity. Designer da oltre 20 anni, ha esposto in numerose mostre e festival internazionali con lo pseudonimo Jukuki. Docente di UX/UI design. Adora le cose al contrario... Show more

Nisanth has over 19 years of experience developing software stacks for processors in companies like Intel, AMD, Samsung, IBM, Dell and MIPS. He has worked on processor architectures such as x86, ARM, Power and RISC-V as well as DSP and GPU architectures. He has contributed to open source projects as well as holds patents.

Nisanth has over 19 years of experience developing software stacks for processors in companies like Intel, AMD, Samsung, IBM, Dell and MIPS. He has worked on processor architectures such as x86, ARM, Power and RISC-V as well as DSP and GPU architectu... Show more

Ashley is a Developer Advocate @ HubSpot with a diverse background in Web Development, UX/DevEx and Ops. She is committed to encouraging innovation through knowledge sharing, creating opportunities for operational growth across teams and continuous improvement that simplifies lives through products people love to use. Outside of her professional work, Ashley is an avid street photographer, a dedicated plant parent and a lifelong music enthusiast turned DJ who enjoys collecting vinyl.

Ashley is a Developer Advocate @ HubSpot with a diverse background in Web Development, UX/DevEx and Ops. She is committed to encouraging innovation through knowledge sharing, creating opportunities for operational growth across teams and continuous i... Show more

Chenlu is a full-stack product designer proficient in crafting solutions for enterprise and customer facing products. With design experiences at industry leading companies including Google Ads, YouTube, and TikTok, her work has impacted billions of users. Besides, Chenlu is passionate about accessibility design and delves into tangible interfaces/inclusive design through her career journey. Previous to that, Chenlu got her master degree from Harvard.

Chenlu is a full-stack product designer proficient in crafting solutions for enterprise and customer facing products. With design experiences at industry leading companies including Google Ads, YouTube, and TikTok, her work has impacted billions of u... Show more

Founder of HGVIS. A community driven NFT market spaces. With a focus of NFT utility and and community- building. Bridging physical and digital together to enhance the experience with VR and AR technology. eager to push the boundaries in the NFT and create immersive experience.

Founder of HGVIS. A community driven NFT market spaces. With a focus of NFT utility and and community- building. Bridging physical and digital together to enhance the experience with VR and AR technology. eager to push the boundaries in the NFT and... Show more

Ashumi S is the Founder and CEO at MAD Global, a Top 100 CreaTech Company in the UK. As a Metaverse Alchemist, she is a multidisciplinary creative, producer and innovator. She is also a panellist, podcast guest, and lecturer on the importance of including gender and diversity when creating new digital realities and translating luxury in the metaverse. MAD XR, part of MAD Global, is an Innovation focused Full Service Creative Production Agency bringing projects to life in the Metaverse (3D, AR, VR, NFT). Clients include Adidas Y3, Cartier, Tory Burch, Boss, Net a Porter, Farfetch, Coty Luxury, Conde Nast, Hearst, Vice Media, Virtue, Sunshine, Havas amongst others.

Ashumi S is the Founder and CEO at MAD Global, a Top 100 CreaTech Company in the UK. As a Metaverse Alchemist, she is a multidisciplinary creative, producer and innovator. She is also a panellist, podcast guest, and lecturer on the importance of incl... Show more

Hailing from the Maldives, Yaamin has been working in multiple fields for the past 10 years, ranging from UIUX Design, motion design & strategic marketing. He is currently working with LottieFiles, a global platform to discover and create animations, collaborate, testing among designers, stakeholders, and developers, as there Global Partnerships lead, working on there education and awareness initiatives across the globe.

In his free time, he works on his own startup called Sparkhub (https://www.sparkhub.mv), a company working on empowering the Maldives startup culture.

Hailing from the Maldives, Yaamin has been working in multiple fields for the past 10 years, ranging from UIUX Design, motion design & strategic marketing. He is currently working with LottieFiles, a global platform to discover and create animations,... Show more

Hello there! I'm Miguel, a skilled web developer known for my passion for crafting user-centric web applications. With extensive experience in front-end technologies like React, Vue.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript, as well as a strong background in back-end development using Ruby on Rails and Node.js. Throughout my career, I've been deeply involved in all aspects of web development, consistently following agile/Scrum methodologies. My primary goal is to consistently deliver exceptional products that prioritize user satisfaction, and having a background as a Product Designer in the past, helps me to bring a keen eye for user-centric design principles and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. I also have past experience on the stages of TDC (The Developers Conference) in Sao Paulo and Florianópolis, and other smaller events in the region I live. I've shown talks on various topics including UX principles, Nielsen heuristics, pair programming, and pair design. Additionally, I actively participated in an internal training program at my company, where I focused on the intersection of code and design. I delved into essential aspects such as accessibility, responsiveness, and UX, along with diving into more technical topics like databases and programming as a whole. Through these experiences, I've honed my communication skills and developed a knack for translating complex concepts into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences.

Hello there! I'm Miguel, a skilled web developer known for my passion for crafting user-centric web applications. With extensive experience in front-end technologies like React, Vue.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript, as well as a strong background in bac... Show more

Eric Theise is an artist & software developer. Through video & performance he reinvigorates perceptual inquiries of structural filmmakers, experimental animators, Light & Space movement, & visual poetry as new possibilities in digital cartography.

Eric Theise is an artist & software developer. Through video & performance he reinvigorates perceptual inquiries of structural filmmakers, experimental animators, Light & Space movement, & visual poetry as new possibilities in digital cartography. Show more

Katie is the web lead for the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest academic unit at the University at Buffalo. She provides web development, technical support, training and strategy for the College's 30 departments and 25+ programs and their roughly 115 web editors. As a member of the College's Marketing and Communications team, she also serves as the College's accessibility liaison to the university's Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art: Communication Design and a master’s degree in Education Studies from the University at Buffalo.

Katie is the web lead for the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest academic unit at the University at Buffalo. She provides web development, technical support, training and strategy for the College's 30 departments and 25+ programs and their rou... Show more

Chuck embarked on his technology journey during his final years as a Navy Musician while simultaneously completing his degree in Management Information Systems. Transitioning from the Navy, he found himself at a Cathedral and school, initially contributing to the music ministry. However, his innate talents in technology soon caught the attention of the administration, leading to a full-time role in IT at the school.

With a seamless transition, Chuck moved into management information systems at Lausanne School, where he fully embraced the nascent Power Platform. Recognizing the transformative potential of Power Apps, he adeptly leveraged them to build applications, solving numerous organizational challenges. Chuck continues to demonstrate his passion for technology by crafting innovative apps for both educational institutions and non-profit organizations.

Today, Chuck's focus lies in enhancing efficiency and community impact. His dedication to leveraging technology for positive change is evident in his commitment to crafting solutions that not only address organizational needs but also empower individuals and communities to thrive in the digital age.

Chuck embarked on his technology journey during his final years as a Navy Musician while simultaneously completing his degree in Management Information Systems. Transitioning from the Navy, he found himself at a Cathedral and school, initially contri... Show more

At Logovent, we're committed to creating outstanding visual identities that powerfully represent your company. Being a leading supplier of Logo Design Services, we are aware of how important a logo is to establishing the identity of your company and making an impact on your target market.

At Logovent, we're committed to creating outstanding visual identities that powerfully represent your company. Being a leading supplier of Logo Design Services, we are aware of how important a logo is to establishing the identity of your company and ... Show more

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He is currently the VP of Design for PowerFleet. He has also run Meticulous (a UX and design consultancy) since 1997. Prior to PowerFleet, he was the VP of Design for CargoSense and before that, the Lead for UI/UX and Front-end Development–Internal Apps at LivingSocial. In the past, he also was the lead designer at InfoEther and ran Hyphenated People with Amy Hoy. He is currently running a small permaculture farm outside of Charlottesville where he can garden and play in the dirt with his wife and four children. He's spent the past few months building a greenhouse from scratch. In his free time, he plays guitar and keyboards for the DC-based band, Juniper Lane, and works on his solo music project, Rotoscope. He co-authored “The Rails View” with Bruce Williams. He holds his Masters in Architecture from the Catholic University of America.

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He is currently the VP of Design for PowerFleet. He has also run Meticulous (a UX and design consultancy) since 1997. Prior to PowerFl... Show more

Consultant for digital accessibility & and development of accessible and inclusive digital products/services with +25 years experience.

Supporting teams in the area of UX/UI-Design, Inclusive/Universal Design, Design Systems, Digital Transformation. Very experienced in working with complex Enterprise Development teams/environments for Government, eCommerce, Agency- and Media-Solutions.

Favorite quotes:
+++ It´s not so hard to do it right, but it´s damn easy to do it wrong // Marcus Morba
+++ Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to. // Richard Branson
+++ As far as the customer is concerned, the interface is the product. // Jef Raskin
+++ Those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world usually do // Robert A. Wilson
+++ Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. // Antoine de Saint-Exupery
+++ It is ready when it´s done. // Dries Buytaert

PS: Former DJ & VJ (Visual Artist) from Germany with a not-so-bad network.

Further details and references please see on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusmorba/

Consultant for digital accessibility & and development of accessible and inclusive digital products/services with +25 years experience. Supporting teams in the area of UX/UI-Design, Inclusive/Universal Design, Design Systems, Digital Transformati... Show more

President, AIX Global Media & Host of Spatial Web AI Podcast, Creator of Crypto Women Dailies NFT
Top Voice in news and education on Active Inference AI and the Spatial Web (Web 3.0).

President, AIX Global Media & Host of Spatial Web AI Podcast, Creator of Crypto Women Dailies NFT Top Voice in news and education on Active Inference AI and the Spatial Web (Web 3.0). Show more

Passionate about new technologies, learning new things and improving processes, both in programming and work organization. Currently, an enthusiast of creating solutions focused on Design Systems. In free time, enjoying reading fantasy and psychology books, playing games, and collecting trophies on PlayStation.

Passionate about new technologies, learning new things and improving processes, both in programming and work organization. Currently, an enthusiast of creating solutions focused on Design Systems. In free time, enjoying reading fantasy and psychology... Show more

Linda is an Interfaith and Religious Science Minister serving as Assistant Minister at Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago. Having experienced the benefits of her own transformation, Linda is called to support others on their spiritual journeys. She has developed classes, workshops, and content on a variety of personal growth topics, offers compassionate leadership and conscious living coaching, hypnotherapy, spiritual care, and bereavement support. Linda draws on the synergy of her training, intuition, and proprietary processes, supporting you to connect with your inner knowing, both to effect change and to find peace with 'what is'. Her empathy, compassion, creativity, and skills elicit powerful corrective experiences, guiding you to transform limiting beliefs, establish inspired actions for immediate application to your life, and bring your fullest expression into the world. Linda sees individual clients and leads transformative group experiences on a variety of personal growth topics including her proprietary content, Uncover the Spirit of Your Brand, Awaken Your Purpose, and Finding Flow Through Creativity. Linda is an artist, speaker, truth seeker and teacher with the honor of companioning clients through life’s greatest transitions.

Linda is an Interfaith and Religious Science Minister serving as Assistant Minister at Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago. Having experienced the benefits of her own transformation, Linda is called to support others on their spiritual journeys. ... Show more

Adrien Stern is the CEO & Founder of Reveel, a web3 revenue share company for musicians and creators. By age 21, Adrien was touring across Europe as the guitarist and manager of Swiss reggae band, Najavibes. He founded indie label Bridge Music under which he wrote and produced songs for top reggae artists. After experiencing the painstaking and drawn out process of receiving revenue share payouts from music collaborators across different countries, Adrien built a music blockchain startup in 2018 to ensure proper music contributor compensation. In 2020, Reveel (r3vl.xyz) launched as an administrative automation tool for creators, before pivoting into Web3 in December 2021 as an on-chain revenue management platform.

Adrien Stern is the CEO & Founder of Reveel, a web3 revenue share company for musicians and creators. By age 21, Adrien was touring across Europe as the guitarist and manager of Swiss reggae band, Najavibes. He founded indie label Bridge Music under ... Show more

Nominated designer of the week by one of Nigeria's leading Tech startups, HerTechTrail Academy, Divine Chinyere Ezendiokwere is a passionate and admirable product designer and content creator. With a background in content writing and storytelling, her career expands over several industries including volunteering, teen advocacy, public speaking, and lifestyle.

Divine is a graduate of Plant Science and Biotechnology from a Nigerian university. She is a leadership builder who delivers high-energy keynote presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life.

Oh, did we mention that she is from Anambra and a lastborn? Why does it matter? Well, it means that she's a bit mischievous, pretty witty, and a little cheeky. She is also an unofficial food lover... and an enthusiastic adventurer.

Nominated designer of the week by one of Nigeria's leading Tech startups, HerTechTrail Academy, Divine Chinyere Ezendiokwere is a passionate and admirable product designer and content creator. With a background in content writing and storytelling, he... Show more