Shannon Jenkins, founder of Connect Create Labs, is a UX designer, artist, and creative community-builder who uses design to make technology feel more human. With a background in customer experience, education, and design leadership, she transforms complex ideas into digital experiences that spark connection and trust. She has spoken at conferences like Render ATL, where she championed Privacy by Design, and has led live design sessions and mentored rising creatives across the tech industry. Her work lives at the intersection of creativity, empathy, and transformation—and through her talks, Shannon invites audiences to rethink what’s possible when we dare to evolve beyond yesterday.

Shannon Jenkins, founder of Connect Create Labs, is a UX designer, artist, and creative community-builder who uses design to make technology feel more human. With a background in customer experience, education, and design leadership, she transforms c... Show more

I bring a unique interdisciplinary perspective that blends forensic anthropology, cultural research, education, and storytelling into engaging, accessible conversations for modern audiences. My background spans scientific research, public education, conference presentations, and multimedia communication, allowing me to translate complex topics into meaningful and memorable experiences.

Through my work as the creator and host of Field Notes from the Dead, I explore the intersections of anthropology, human behavior, trauma, media, and culture in ways that connect academic research with real-world conversations. My presentations combine evidence-based research with approachable storytelling, creating programs that are informative, thought-provoking, and audience-centered.

Whether speaking to students, educators, community groups, writers, or interdisciplinary audiences, I aim to make people think differently about humanity, identity, fear, storytelling, and the ways we understand one another through science and culture.

I bring a unique interdisciplinary perspective that blends forensic anthropology, cultural research, education, and storytelling into engaging, accessible conversations for modern audiences. My background spans scientific research, public education, ... Show more

My name is Esther Davies and I’m a storytelling enthusiast with a basis in dramaturgy of classical theatre, later academically educated in film and creative writing for video games and other interactive forms. I'm a dramaturgy graduate who also attended screenplay workshops and a writing course at Nottingham University.
I'm a native English speaker born and raised in Croatia. I work as an English teacher for young children, teaching English through stories, books, and writing. My mostly theatrical background gave me a lot of insight into character development, making me pursue character-driven storylines. My love for fiction and books gave me a rich inner world which helps with my worldbuilding.
I've been writing plays for group participants for ZKM, the Zagreb Theatre of Youth, since I was 13 years of age. I inhale books, write short prose and fiction, and have been selected as a candidate for short story contests. I also study philosophy and immerse a lot of philosophical streams of thought into my work. .

I am currently working on a Transmedia project, which will have a theatre play as its main domain, and have a narrative extension in the form of a video game concept.

I discovered circus performance in 2016. Since I was not only indulged in writing but also performing and acting, the discovery of object manipulation was an additional portal for me to express my ideas through movement. I started working on traffic lights back in 2018., evolving onto the streets of the coast, and then on the underground scene of the "Dvorana za izvedbene umjetnosti" Medika and "Triko Cirkus Teatar".

I loved the idea of not being bound to a certain theatre, director or studio, but to just make a stage wherever I am and freely express something others find out of this world, but is closer than we think.

I continue to explore performance dramaturgy and am finding my voice in the silly realms of society.

My name is Esther Davies and I’m a storytelling enthusiast with a basis in dramaturgy of classical theatre, later academically educated in film and creative writing for video games and other interactive forms. I'm a dramaturgy graduate who also atten... Show more

Robert Stribley is a user experience design professional with over 20 years of experience. He worked with dozens of brands at Razorfish and Publicis Sapient before starting his own company, Technique. He teaches UX design at the School of Visual Arts, and speaks regularly on the subjects of user experience design and privacy by design. His book Design for Privacy is now available from Rosenfeld Media.

Robert Stribley is a user experience design professional with over 20 years of experience. He worked with dozens of brands at Razorfish and Publicis Sapient before starting his own company, Technique. He teaches UX design at the School of Visual Arts... Show more

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

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

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 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

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

Chinaza Chukwunweike is a Full-Stack Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable web applications using technologies like React.js, TypeScript, Nextjs, Nodejs, Python, and Django. She has worked on dynamic platforms across the UK and Nigeria, improving performance, user experience, and deployment workflows.

Currently based in the UK, She contributes to education-focused tech projects, following Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. Chinaza holds a Master’s in Computing (Distinction) from the University of Roehampton and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Nigeria. She’s also certified by IBM and JPMorgan.

Beyond work, She volunteers as a tech instructor, supporting young learners in coding.

Portfolio: chinaza-chisom.netlify.app
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chinaza-chukwunweike-72395b185
GitHub: github.com/chinaza-Sommie

Chinaza Chukwunweike is a Full-Stack Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable web applications using technologies like React.js, TypeScript, Nextjs, Nodejs, Python, and Django. She has worked on dynamic platforms across the UK ... Show more

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

I am Kshitij raj sharma from Nepal , An OSM enthusiastic , Open Source Spatial Developer , Geomatics Engineer. I love maps and love contributing & making tools that benefits humankind

I am Kshitij raj sharma from Nepal , An OSM enthusiastic , Open Source Spatial Developer , Geomatics Engineer. I love maps and love contributing & making tools that benefits humankind Show more

Benny's story started at age six, when an Amiga rewired his brain. Music, code, and games, three obsessions that never left. From Småland, where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, he founded Data Dao, helping organizations turn data into decisions and impact. These days he's equally at home in a boardroom or in front of a classroom of curious ten-year-olds, and that's exactly where he wants to be.

Benny's story started at age six, when an Amiga rewired his brain. Music, code, and games, three obsessions that never left. From Småland, where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, he founded Data Dao, helping organizations turn data into decisions and... Show more

Arvind Lodaya is a seasoned design and innovation expert with over 30 years of experience shaping products, brands, and strategies. A National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad alumnus, he runs a design, innovation and branding consultancy in Bengaluru. His expertise lies in strategic branding, product and service design, and fostering innovation cultures in organizations.
Throughout his career, Arvind has held leadership positions, including Ogilvy Advertising’s design consulting unit in India, Co-Founder of Deccan Centre for Innovation & Design, Professor at IIT Kanpur, Ambedkar Univ Delhi, Srishti and Vidyashilp in Bengaluru. He led impactful projects such as the corporate rebranding of ICICI and strategic design for prominent brands across diverse industries. Beyond his consulting work, Arvind is deeply involved in education and advisory roles, teaching at leading institutes in India and abroad and contributing to the growth of several startups.
His current focus encompasses systemic practice and multisolving, impact entrepreneurship, design thinking and embedding deep values in design. He actively engages with organizations to deploy design and innovation for impact and address complex global challenges. He is currently leading a Systems Practice Fellowship for emerging social leaders for SELCO Foundation.

Arvind Lodaya is a seasoned design and innovation expert with over 30 years of experience shaping products, brands, and strategies. A National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad alumnus, he runs a design, innovation and branding consultancy in Benga... Show more

A fashion geek with strong interest in technology and I randomly blog at littleshelly.me.

A fashion geek with strong interest in technology and I randomly blog at littleshelly.me. Show more

Je facilite l’adoption de cadres de travail adaptés aux enjeux métiers, en cultivant une culture de collaboration, de transparence et d’amélioration continue. Mon approche du coaching produit vise à renforcer la vision, prioriser intelligemment et maximiser l’impact des livrables, tout en fédérant les parties prenantes autour d’objectifs communs.
Convaincu que la performance passe par l’humain, je mets en place des méthodologies de travail favorisant l’intelligence collective, l’autonomie et la responsabilisation des équipes. J’interviens aussi bien sur la structuration des pratiques que sur le développement des postures, avec un souci constant d’efficacité et de sens.
En parallèle, j’exploite le pouvoir du visuel à travers le scribing (facilitation graphique) pour clarifier les idées, dynamiser les échanges et ancrer les messages clés. Le dessin devient alors un véritable levier d’engagement, de compréhension et de mémorisation, au service de la transformation.

Je facilite l’adoption de cadres de travail adaptés aux enjeux métiers, en cultivant une culture de collaboration, de transparence et d’amélioration continue. Mon approche du coaching produit vise à renforcer la vision, prioriser intelligemment et ma... Show more

After a 30-year career photographing the biggest music stars on the planet, Rob Shanahan is now empowering audiences with actionable principles to pursue their passions and achieve success – personally and professionally – with the daily axioms he’s learned from the world's leading legends.

After a 30-year career photographing the biggest music stars on the planet, Rob Shanahan is now empowering audiences with actionable principles to pursue their passions and achieve success – personally and professionally – with the daily axioms he’s ... Show more

Divya Napa comes from a lineage of weavers and grew up in Cotonou, Benin for 14 years, where African wax prints, bold color, and carefully chosen objects were just everyday life. She later studied film in London, sharpening an eye that was always drawn to color, light, and feeling over formula.

She co-founded dn&co, where she helps design studios and agencies build steady client pipelines through LinkedIn. Before that, she was a Teach For India Fellow and led instructional design at Bridge International Academies, creating curriculum reaching 10,000+ students.

At DesignUp 2026, she traces her design eye back to where it started, a house in Cotonou she left at 14 but has never stopped seeing through.

Divya Napa comes from a lineage of weavers and grew up in Cotonou, Benin for 14 years, where African wax prints, bold color, and carefully chosen objects were just everyday life. She later studied film in London, sharpening an eye that was always dra... Show more

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. Art was always my thing and just being a creative person. Music was always my passion from singing in youth church to choir at school. Other than that is was athletics and education. My father was and still lives in brooklyn and i tell him little things about nfts all the time. NFTS changed and are changing my life. Co-Founder of United Realities "URL to the IRL"

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. A... Show more

Ozhan (Oz) Sisic is a visionary cybersecurity executive and award-winning technology leader, recently recognized by IDC as one of the UK’s Next CIOs. With over 15 years of global experience in cybersecurity leadership across gaming, electronics, and high-tech sectors, Ozhan has built and led world-class security programs that align closely with business strategy, risk posture, and compliance frameworks.

Served as the Director of Cyber Security at Jagex, he has been instrumental in leading cyber risk strategy and due diligence during high-impact corporate transactions, including the company’s recent acquisition. His strategic foresight has shaped board-level incident response frameworks, optimized cybersecurity tooling, and improved enterprise resilience across both cloud and on-prem environments.

Ozhan’s career includes senior leadership roles at Sony Electronics based in Brussels, managing teams in Japan, the US, Turkey, and India, where he scaled global application security and vulnerability management programs from the ground up. As a former vCISO, he has advised large-scale organizations on risk-based cybersecurity transformations, vendor selection, and secure development practices.

A lifelong learner and strategic thinker, Ozhan is currently completing the Chief Technology Officer Programme at the University of Cambridge – Judge Business School, further solidifying his position at the intersection of cybersecurity, innovation, and executive leadership.

With deep technical roots in secure SDLC, penetration testing, and application security—and a strong record in talent development and cross-functional stakeholder engagement—Ozhan brings a rare blend of technical rigor and business acumen. He thrives on building security cultures that empower teams to think proactively, innovate securely, and grow sustainably.

Ozhan (Oz) Sisic is a visionary cybersecurity executive and award-winning technology leader, recently recognized by IDC as one of the UK’s Next CIOs. With over 15 years of global experience in cybersecurity leadership across gaming, electronics, and ... Show more

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

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

Geoffrey Klein works with organizations to communicate more effectively. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, MIT AI-certified consultant, and best-selling author of THE CONTENT BEAST.

He teaches at the Wharton School of Business and Temple University, as well as produces visual content.

Geoffrey specializes in simplifying and demystifying AI for business and showcases how it can enhance communication through easy-to-understand concepts and practical tactics.

Geoffrey Klein works with organizations to communicate more effectively. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, MIT AI-certified consultant, and best-selling author of THE CONTENT BEAST. He teaches at the Wharton School of Business and... Show more

Sébastien est ingénieur logiciel chez OVHcloud à Nantes, dans l'équipe SIA (Service Integration & Automation).
Exerçant ce métier depuis maintenant plus de 14 ans, il a toujours aimé vulgariser et partager ses connaissances en public.

Il anime actuellement des conférences autour de la cybersécurité, de la gestion d'incidents et divers autres sujets techniques.
Portant un grand intérêt pour l'enseignement, il intervient également régulièrement dans certaines écoles et universités.

Il est également passionné par le théâtre, ayant joué 10 ans dans une troupe en région parisienne.

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Sébastien est ingénieur logiciel chez OVHcloud à Nantes, dans l'équipe SIA (Service Integration & Automation). Exerçant ce métier depuis maintenant plus de 14 ans, il a toujours aimé vulgariser et partager ses connaissances en public. Il anime ac... Show more

Dev / Formateur GreenIT
Speaker,
Chef d'orchestre,
(Retro)Gamer,
Papa geek,
Eleveur de GNUs

Dev / Formateur GreenIT Speaker, Chef d'orchestre, (Retro)Gamer, Papa geek, Eleveur de GNUs Show more

ingeniero en Computación que desarrolla sistemas embebidos usando microcontroladores como el ESP32, con un interés especial en los sistemas operativos, especialmente FreeRTOS. Actualmente trabaja en procesamiento de señales GNSS, investigando formas de mejorar la precisión de GPS/Galileo y mitigar el problema del multicamino. Además, diseña y construye pedales de guitarra, fusionando electrónica analógica, audio y firmware embebido. Le gusta tomar conceptos “de laboratorio” y convertirlos en proyectos prácticos que cualquiera pueda replicar con hardware accesible. Cuando no está frente al osciloscopio, a menudo está remando, obsesionado con perfeccionar cada palada tanto como cada línea de código.

ingeniero en Computación que desarrolla sistemas embebidos usando microcontroladores como el ESP32, con un interés especial en los sistemas operativos, especialmente FreeRTOS. Actualmente trabaja en procesamiento de señales GNSS, investigando formas ... Show more

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric.

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric. Show more

Nadia is skilled at being angry and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need.

Nadia is skilled at being angry and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need. Show more

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 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

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