Mario Augusto Martins is a Brazilian software engineer currently based in the Netherlands, where he works as a Senior Android Engineer at Just Eat Takeaway.

He has been building Android applications since 2012, working across startups and large-scale consumer products in international environments. Throughout his career, he has focused on mobile architecture, code quality, real-time systems, and building reliable user experiences at scale.

Beyond product development, Mario enjoys sharing knowledge through technical writing and public speaking. He has published articles on Android development and software engineering, appeared as a guest on the PodInstall podcast, and presented at Droidcon Berlin, where he spoke about building real-time features using Kotlin Flow and Server-Sent Events.

When not writing code, he also enjoys exploring topics related to AI, computation, philosophy, and storytelling, and is the author of the novel Beneath the Old Tree.

Mario Augusto Martins is a Brazilian software engineer currently based in the Netherlands, where he works as a Senior Android Engineer at Just Eat Takeaway. He has been building Android applications since 2012, working across startups and large-sc... Show more

Shane Heroux is a Principal Engineering Partner Manager at Red Hat, working at the intersection of open technology and partner ecosystems. His first Linux install was Slackware in the mid-'90s, and he's been building in open source ever since. He has worked across the hybrid cloud, translating complexity into outcomes that make sense for partners and customers. He combines technical depth with systems thinking to help organizations build architectures that are open and built to last.

Shane Heroux is a Principal Engineering Partner Manager at Red Hat, working at the intersection of open technology and partner ecosystems. His first Linux install was Slackware in the mid-'90s, and he's been building in open source ever since. He has... Show more

Francisca B. Medina Concha (frani.be) is a Front-End Developer, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Lecturer at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Her career thrives at the intersection where logic meets communication. As a programming professor in the faculties of Design and Communications, she has led the challenge of democratizing technology, turning Python into a language for mutual understanding. With experience on international stages such as JSConf Budapest and Nerdearla, Frani is dedicated to humanizing code to build more inclusive and connected communities.

Francisca B. Medina Concha (frani.be) is a Front-End Developer, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Lecturer at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Her career thrives at the intersection where logic meets communication. As a programming profes... Show more

At the helm of Ideaforage Innovations, my journey as Founder and CEO has been dedicated to merging education with cutting-edge gaming technology under the Toynik brand. With a focus on XR my team and I strive to revolutionize learning experiences through our diverse product suite,. We're on a mission to touch the lives of kinesthetic learners globally, aiming to reach 5% with our innovative Board Games and AR Based Puzzle As a Leader my focus is to demonstrate empathetic openness, introspective intelligence, amplified resilience and empowering innovation

My dual role as Founder and Design Consultant at N6 Designs harnesses my urban design expertise. We're committed to dreaming up spaces that resonate with clients' aspirations while integrating sustainable technology like VR for an immersive planning journey. With over 50 projects designed and executed, I lead by setting a visionary strategy, fostering a growth-driven culture, and driving the organizational mission forward.

At the helm of Ideaforage Innovations, my journey as Founder and CEO has been dedicated to merging education with cutting-edge gaming technology under the Toynik brand. With a focus on XR my team and I strive to revolutionize learning experiences thr... Show more

I'm a 'Human Experience Designer' with over 20 years of experience, focusing on hands-on craftsmanship, empathy, process and AI-based tools.

In addition to heading the Design and AI Strategy of Esperia Studio, I am also on the quest of building my personal brand under the handle 'learner.atlarge', sharing my learning and journey as a technology enthusiast to the community out there!

I'm a 'Human Experience Designer' with over 20 years of experience, focusing on hands-on craftsmanship, empathy, process and AI-based tools. In addition to heading the Design and AI Strategy of Esperia Studio, I am also on the quest of building my... Show more

An accomplished Product Design Leader with over 20 years of experience, Stephen has been leading companies through radical transformation throughout the digital age.

Stephen founded Neon Navy to help leaders guide their teams and organizations into the age of AI and automation.

Previously, Stephen led global teams at enterprise companies such as IBM, JPMorgan Chase, BT Global Services, Cognizant, and PepsiCo in their evolution to data-driven, human-centered, agile businesses at scale. While at IBM, he led the conception of IBM’s first full-stack component design system (now Carbon Design System), helping to usher in the age of product development with component design systems.

Steve began his career as leadership in one of the first global digital agencies working with businesses like Chase, Merrill Lynch, Siemens, and Valvoline establish their first online presence. Later he co-founded a digital agency named Olive that helped entertainment companies such as AMC Media (AMC, iFC, WE, Fuse), Viacom, Electra records and SONY shape their strategies to the emergence of digital downloads and streaming media.

An accomplished Product Design Leader with over 20 years of experience, Stephen has been leading companies through radical transformation throughout the digital age. Stephen founded Neon Navy to help leaders guide their teams and organizations int... Show more

Kristin Kautz, FSMPS, CPSM
AI Strategist | Consultant | Speaker | Trainer
Kristin Kautz is a nationally recognized expert in artificial intelligence strategy and digital transformation, with a deep understanding of its implications for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As a Fellow of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (FSMPS) and a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), she has spent her career at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and industry leadership.
She specializes in AI education, change management, and strategic implementation (AI First Steps), helping firms navigate both the opportunities and challenges AI presents. Her Minds & Machines symposiums, AI IQ Community, and AI consulting services are designed to equip firms with the knowledge and frameworks they need to integrate AI effectively and competitively.
Kristin is known for her no-nonsense, direct, insightful approach—cutting through the hype to deliver practical, industry-specific strategies. Her work goes beyond tools and trends; she also focuses on the bigger operational shifts AI is bringing to firms, from decision-making and workforce transformation to contracts and value differentiators.
With a true talent for making complex topics accessible and actionable, Kristin's techno-optimism will inspire you to think critically, act now, and stay ahead in this new era of AI-driven business.

Kristin Kautz, FSMPS, CPSM AI Strategist | Consultant | Speaker | Trainer Kristin Kautz is a nationally recognized expert in artificial intelligence strategy and digital transformation, with a deep understanding of its implications for the architec... Show more

Biography for Sessionize Profile

🚀 Innovator | Entrepreneur | Product Leader | AI Enthusiast

With a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into successful products, I am a passionate entrepreneur and product manager with a unique blend of expertise in design, technology, and business management. Currently spearheading AI product development at ImmverseAI, I bring a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, startup innovations, and building cutting-edge solutions.

🏆 Awards & Achievements:
I’ve earned 350+ awards and recognitions, including global accolades like the Ericsson Innovation Award and the Microsoft Imagine Cup, and represented India at prestigious global platforms such as the Dubai Expo 2020. My entrepreneurial journey has seen me win national and international competitions, including the KPMG Ideation Challenge and the TiE University Global Pitch Competition.

📚 Academic Excellence:
An Academic Gold Medalist, I’ve published three tech research papers and hold titles like the "Achievers Award" and "Scholarship Holder for PG Diploma".

🌐 Global Exposure & Impact:
From the Smart India Hackathon to ideation challenges by Microsoft, KPMG, and Ericsson, I’ve consistently showcased my ability to innovate, execute, and deliver impactful solutions.

🎓 Learning & Growth:
I’ve actively engaged in enriching learning cohorts, including the "DAAD Innovation Week", "IECT Summer School", and "iB Hubs Startup School", which have shaped my approach to innovation and entrepreneurship.

💡 Core Interests & Expertise:
My heart lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship, startup innovations, design thinking, business strategy, and artificial intelligence. I’m dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators through engaging sessions, hands-on insights, and actionable strategies.

🔗 Why Choose Me as a Speaker?
I bring energy, insights, and real-world stories from my journey of winning global competitions, launching tech startups, and leading AI-driven innovations. Whether it’s about navigating the startup ecosystem, designing impactful products, or unlocking the potential of AI, my sessions are tailored to inspire, inform, and ignite creativity in audiences.

Let’s innovate, inspire, and impact—together!

Biography for Sessionize Profile 🚀 Innovator | Entrepreneur | Product Leader | AI Enthusiast With a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into successful products, I am a passionate entrepreneur and product manager with a unique ble... Show more

I am a creative developer who is passionate about creating digital experiences and solutions. My work combines web development, design, content creation, and artificial intelligence to build products, optimize processes, and explore new ways of creating.

I enjoy experimenting with emerging technologies, continuously learning, and sharing what I discover along the way. I am interested in the intersection of creativity and technology, and how both can work together to transform ideas into impactful projects.

I am a creative developer who is passionate about creating digital experiences and solutions. My work combines web development, design, content creation, and artificial intelligence to build products, optimize processes, and explore new ways of creat... Show more

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el aprendizaje creativo y sostenible desde la infancia.

Se especializa en programación creativa con herramientas como Sonic Pi, acercando a niños y niñas al mundo de la tecnología a través de la música. Es creadora de contenido educativo, enfocada en inspirar a personas multipotenciales a desarrollar su marca personal y a emprendedores a crear contenido con impacto usando herramientas de IA y estrategias accesibles. Participa activamente como en eventos tecnológicos y hackatones, incluyendo el NASA Space Apps Challenge, Build with AI de Google y Women Game Jam Bolivia, compartiendo su experiencia en creación de contenido, educación y tecnología. Además, colabora generando contenido para comunidades como GDG La Paz y Women Techmakers, enfocándose en el impulso de la participación femenina en tecnología.

Actualmente, continúa su formación profesional en Buenos Aires, profundizando en áreas como energías renovables, automatización y diseño UX/UI, manteniendo siempre una visión creativa, inclusiva y sostenible en cada uno de sus proyectos.

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el apren... Show more

Brittany Dawson is the Founder of Brittany Dawson Coaching LLC, who is on a mission to unlock the BEST in teams through actionable and energizing workshops, training, and keynotes. Brittany has designed and facilitated 150+ global training across 8+ sectors with orgs like Founded in Fort Collins, Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Constellation Brands (the name behind Modelo & Corona Extra), and Amazon. Brittany’s superpower is facilitating spaces with empathy, humor, and joy to inspire action. You can learn more about her work by connecting on LinkedIn, online at www.brittanydawsoncoaching.com/ or email at brittanydawsoncoaching@gmail.com.

Brittany Dawson is the Founder of Brittany Dawson Coaching LLC, who is on a mission to unlock the BEST in teams through actionable and energizing workshops, training, and keynotes. Brittany has designed and facilitated 150+ global training across 8+ ... Show more

I am a Software Engineer with over six years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. I specialize in full-stack development, with expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native technologies.

In my current role, I have led the development of enterprise-scale multi-tenant applications, implemented real-time collaboration features, and contributed to backend services and system architecture. His technical interests include distributed systems, system design, performance engineering, DevOps, and developer tooling.

A passionate lifelong learner, I have participated in more than 20 hackathons and enjoys sharing practical engineering insights drawn from building production systems and have been speaker twice at Pycon Hong Kong. He is currently focused on advancing scalable software architecture and helping teams build reliable, high-performance applications.

I am a Software Engineer with over six years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. I specialize in full-stack development, with expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native technologies. ... Show more

Abogado, consultor y académico especializado en derecho de autor, tecnología y legislación en entornos digitales. Cuenta con estudios de licenciatura en Derecho y un Doctorado en Ciencias Políticas. Desde junio de 2017 asume la dirección del Centro Latinoamericano de Investigaciones sobre Internet (CLISI), una organización técnico-académica orientada a la investigación de los derechos digitales, la cultura libre y la integración tecnológica. A través de este rol, ha impulsado iniciativas de impacto regional y lideró la expansión internacional de la institución. Su práctica profesional se fundamenta en el análisis normativo y la estructuración legal de ecosistemas tecnológicos, manteniendo un enfoque riguroso sobre la evolución de la propiedad intelectual en la red.

Abogado, consultor y académico especializado en derecho de autor, tecnología y legislación en entornos digitales. Cuenta con estudios de licenciatura en Derecho y un Doctorado en Ciencias Políticas. Desde junio de 2017 asume la dirección del Centro L... Show more

Geoffrey Klein works with organizations to leverage AI for efficiency as well as effectiveness. Geoffrey’s aim is to help develop effective communication to increase engagement. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, MIT AI-certified consultant, and best-selling author of THE CONTENT BEAST and is working on his latest project, an AI reference book explaining common terms with analogies.

He teaches business communication at Wharton School of Business and social media marketing at Temple University, and produces visual content.

In addition to his AI Certification from MIT, Geoffrey has certifications from SmarterX, CAIO.com, LinkedIn Learning. With the speed that AI evolves, Geoffrey continues to ensure he is staying ahead with continued AI education.

Geoffrey loves sushi and has an extensive Pez-Candy dispenser collection.

Geoffrey Klein works with organizations to leverage AI for efficiency as well as effectiveness. Geoffrey’s aim is to help develop effective communication to increase engagement. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, MIT AI-certified consul... Show more

Aycee Brown is a psychic medium, astrologer, spiritual guide, and teacher, and the host of the podcast Is My Aura On Straight? Known as the “Voice of Truth,” she helps people break free from inherited identities, unchosen wounds, and survival patterns so they can live their most unapologetic, magical lives. Her work has been featured in Essence, HuffPost, Ebony, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, Brides, Elite Daily, and Who, What, Wear.

Aycee Brown is a psychic medium, astrologer, spiritual guide, and teacher, and the host of the podcast Is My Aura On Straight? Known as the “Voice of Truth,” she helps people break free from inherited identities, unchosen wounds, and survival pattern... Show more

Oyinloluwa Adedoyin is a Product & Motion Designer. He has six years of design experience, four of them in product, and his work is in identity infrastructure, fintech, and edtech.

In 2025 he was appointed an Innovation Stage Judge for the Conrad Challenge 2025–2026, presented by Space Center Houston, a Smithsonian Affiliate and the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center. In that role he evaluates technology submissions from teams across more than 70 countries.

He is a Product Designer at VerifyMe, where he designs QoreID, an identity verification platform integrated by approximately 60% of Nigeria's commercial banks. QoreID processes over 1 million verifications a month for more than 400 API clients. He also designs Gova, a last-mile verification platform now past 670,000 completed verifications. Before VerifyMe, he led the redesign of the core learning experience at uLesson while the platform scaled from under 100,000 to over 2 million downloads, contributing to a $15M Series B funding round. His earlier work spans Maxim Credit Card, UBA Group, Crowdyvest, and Omnibiz Africa.

His independent work travels internationally. Flatten Master, the Figma plugin he built and released in July 2025, picked up 750+ active users in its first four months. His 37 animation assets on LottieFiles have been downloaded more than 5,000 times and were featured on the LottieFiles homepage for four consecutive months in 2025, placing them in the top 0.1% of over 100,000 submissions. The assets are integrated into Chipper Cash (5M users), Maxim, Curaboard, and Gova. His free Figma Community packs are in use by designers across Nigeria, Kenya, India, Brazil, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia.

He has spoken at IndabaX 2025, Africa's largest AI and machine learning research community; at TekForce Connect 2025, a global virtual summit with 900+ live attendees across four continents; and at DevFest Lokoja 2024, where he delivered a 40-minute keynote to 400+ engineers and developers.

He writes for TechEconomy, Technext24, TechCity, and NaijaNews, and has been featured by Vanguard, Independent Nigeria, The Sun, and Daily Times. He has appeared as a digital technology expert on Channels Television, TVC News, and Trust TV.

Oyinloluwa Adedoyin is a Product & Motion Designer. He has six years of design experience, four of them in product, and his work is in identity infrastructure, fintech, and edtech. In 2025 he was appointed an Innovation Stage Judge for the Conrad ... Show more

Stefi P. Krishnan is a co-founder of the Bulgarian Design Council and a Principal Product Designer at eHealth NSW, working within Australia’s largest public health system. Her work sits at the crossroad of design, co-creation, systems, futures and responsible AI innovation in complex, high-stakes environments where trust, inclusion, and public value matter deeply.

She previously led the end-to-end design of a precision medicine platform for the Children’s Cancer Institute that supported clinical decision-making and was recognised with Best in Class for Service Design at the Australian Good Design Awards.

In the age of AI, Stefi is especially interested in upstream design: design as a strategic practice for navigating ambiguity, consequence, and institutional change. Her current work investigates how interfaces shape human behaviour, how AI changes decision-making, and how design can protect dignity, context, and meaning in systems increasingly optimised for speed.

Stefi P. Krishnan is a co-founder of the Bulgarian Design Council and a Principal Product Designer at eHealth NSW, working within Australia’s largest public health system. Her work sits at the crossroad of design, co-creation, systems, futures and re... Show more

Caitlin Steele is a design leader with over a decade architecting mobile experiences across complex digital ecosystems, and she's worked as a developer too. As Trello's first dedicated mobile design leader she shaped the company's cross-platform strategy, and at lululemon her work across the device ecosystem drove a 233% revenue increase for the mobile app over two years. Her experience spans startup innovation at MasterClass to enterprise-scale iOS and Android work at Atlassian, on tools developers use every day like Trello, Confluence, and Jira. A Certified OOUX Strategist, she has keynoted SwiftCraft with talks at Pragma and iOSKonf, and works on the human side of building software at Thoughtful Apes.

Caitlin Steele is a design leader with over a decade architecting mobile experiences across complex digital ecosystems, and she's worked as a developer too. As Trello's first dedicated mobile design leader she shaped the company's cross-platform stra... Show more

Meet Kristiyan Nikolov, the cloud wizard behind innovative transitions to AWS and masterful Kubernetes deployments on MacOS. As a Terraform Certified Associate, AWS Solutions Architect, and Jenkins Engineer, Kristiyan crafts cloud solutions that not only solve complex problems but also push the boundaries of what's technologically possible. With deep expertise in infrastructure as code and container orchestration, he transforms complex cloud architectures into elegant, scalable solutions. Join him for a journey through the clouds where cutting-edge technology meets creative problem-solving, all delivered with a dash of fun and a passion for pushing the limits of what's possible in the cloud!

Meet Kristiyan Nikolov, the cloud wizard behind innovative transitions to AWS and masterful Kubernetes deployments on MacOS. As a Terraform Certified Associate, AWS Solutions Architect, and Jenkins Engineer, Kristiyan crafts cloud solutions that not ... Show more

Rob graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s of Engineering in the early 90s. He first worked with manufacturing ERP in 1994 and first worked with Dynamics in manufacturing in 2008. He considers himself more of a manufacturing consultant than a Business Central expert. He has read “The Goal” at least 4 times, “Lean Thinking” at least 3 times, and has seen Star Wars more times than he can count (Han shot first!).

He is an avid collector of music and, using “The Rolling Stone Top 500 Album List” as a guide, has managed to buy 490 of the 500 best albums of all time (as CDs - the rest are out of print).

Rob graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s of Engineering in the early 90s. He first worked with manufacturing ERP in 1994 and first worked with Dynamics in manufacturing in 2008. He considers himself more of a manufacturing cons... Show more

Jennifer Abernathy-Felix is a creative problem-solver and curious visionary with broad and diverse professional and personal experiences. With degrees in Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Business Administration, Jennifer’s career is "less ladder, more Swiss Army knife."

Inspired by moving across 3 countries and 6 U.S. states, plus pursuing 3 degrees and over 15 certificates, she brings a global and inquisitive lens to every interaction. In her career, She has led human-centered transformation across industries and design specializations, proving that a design mindset is the ultimate tool to influencing change. In her personal life, she’s spent over a decade working to accept the long-term mental health issues brought on after a traumatizing car accident.

Jennifer’s path has been shaped by a deep commitment to understanding human behavior, organizational dynamics, and the transformative power of psychological safety. She believes that the strongest outcomes are born at the intersection of Design, Business, and People. Her mission is to help build healthy workplace cultures where curiosity leads to breakthrough innovation and execution is built on a foundation of clarity, empathy, and range.

Jennifer Abernathy-Felix is a creative problem-solver and curious visionary with broad and diverse professional and personal experiences. With degrees in Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Business Administration, Jennifer’s career is "less ladd... Show more

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. Her work focuses on building systems that make technology more inclusive, measurable, and impactful for communities often left out of digital transformation.

She has contributed to global open-source ecosystems through leadership and governance roles, including serving as Co-Chair of the Project Management team and a Maintainer within the Accessibility team at the CHAOSS Project, where she supported the development of frameworks for measuring the health, inclusivity, and sustainability of open-source communities.

As Chief Operating Officer at CLENT Africa, she works at the intersection of climate and technology, leveraging open data platforms and energy access tools to drive community-centered resilience and environmental justice across African contexts.

At OpenGov Africa, she leads strategy, designing and scaling systems that use open data to strengthen government transparency, civic participation, and accountability. Her work integrates digital infrastructure with grassroots governance, enabling citizens to actively engage with and shape public systems.

Beyond her organizational roles, Yiga is a global speaker and mentor, supporting marginalized individuals as they navigate pathways into technology and open-source ecosystems.

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. Her work focuses on building systems that make technology more inclusive, measurable, and impactful for ... Show more

Q. Lewis is a seasoned producer with over 14 years of podcasting experience. His journey began humbly in the attic on Detroit’s east side (48205), where a simple recording setup sparked a passion that would evolve into a prolific career.

Q. Lewis is a seasoned producer with over 14 years of podcasting experience. His journey began humbly in the attic on Detroit’s east side (48205), where a simple recording setup sparked a passion that would evolve into a prolific career. Show more

Jonas is an engineer at Mainmatter and creator of the k23 operating system. He has helped people to build fast, secure, cross-platform desktop apps through his work on Tauri and is deeply involved in open-source, local-first, and humane software. Outside of code, he sings in classical ensembles and enjoys hiking.

Jonas is an engineer at Mainmatter and creator of the k23 operating system. He has helped people to build fast, secure, cross-platform desktop apps through his work on Tauri and is deeply involved in open-source, local-first, and humane software. Out... Show more

Experience designer currently working on digital payments at TfL.

Experience designer currently working on digital payments at TfL. Show more

Tengo +8 años de experiencia en el rubro del diseño y el desarrollo. Con Wordpress como herramienta de cabecera y combinando ambas disciplinas, me he posicionado en el mercado resolviendo proyectos de baja, mediana y alta complejidad aprovechando todo el ecosistema open source que esta plataforma ofrece.

Tengo +8 años de experiencia en el rubro del diseño y el desarrollo. Con Wordpress como herramienta de cabecera y combinando ambas disciplinas, me he posicionado en el mercado resolviendo proyectos de baja, mediana y alta complejidad aprovechando tod... Show more

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training.

Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in theatre, she creates transformational experiences that take individuals from shy and uncertain to confident and impactful speakers.

Her unique 4-personality framework has helped hundreds of professionals find their speaking zone of genius—whether they’re natural storytellers or data-driven thinkers. She has worked with global companies like Upwork and P&G, and specializes in training teams to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence.

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training. Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in ... Show more

I am a data leader covering aspects of data science, data engineering, and analytics. I currently do this as the Head of Data at Laka, a bicycle insurance start up with a unique customer-centric model of insurance. Some time ago I completed a PhD with the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London. This work focused on merging social and acoustic similarity spaces and using these notions of similarity to drive playlist creation and related user facing systems, principally autonomous group-request radio. My academic interests include in large (music) collection navigation, (music) recommenders, playlist construction and social music in general. I also DJ, mostly Drum and Bass, a bit of breaks and other things..

I am a data leader covering aspects of data science, data engineering, and analytics. I currently do this as the Head of Data at Laka, a bicycle insurance start up with a unique customer-centric model of insurance. Some time ago I completed a PhD wit... Show more

Honey Mehta is a Senior UX Designer at Arlo Technologies, where she leads end-to-end design for connected home experiences at the intersection of hardware and software. Her work spans onboarding, device interactions, and intelligent features that bring clarity to complex systems. She is a Red Dot Award winner and an Adobe Digital Edge Awards nominee, recognized for crafting thoughtful, high-impact user experiences grounded in real-world use.
Honey holds a Master’s degree in Interaction Design from California College of the Arts. Her approach combines systems thinking with a strong product lens, enabling her to design experiences that are both intuitive and scalable.
Beyond her core role, Honey is a speaker and writer, sharing perspectives on design, innovation, and building distinctive products in a world of convergence. She actively supports and mentors within the design community, helping emerging designers grow their craft and navigate their careers.

Honey Mehta is a Senior UX Designer at Arlo Technologies, where she leads end-to-end design for connected home experiences at the intersection of hardware and software. Her work spans onboarding, device interactions, and intelligent features that bri... Show more

Paula Andrea Pinzón es conferencista internacional y consultora en Inteligencia Artificial Creativa. Une el rigor de un PhD en Historia del Arte con la certificación ISO/IEC 42001 en gobernanza de IA y una visión estratégica de negocio (MBA) para ayudar a empresas, agencias y universidades a integrar la IA generativa en el diseño, el arte y la educación, sin perder la voz humana.

Docente de IA generativa en universidades de Colombia y España, ha sido ponente en escenarios como Colombia 4.0 (MinTIC) y el TechDay de la Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, y lidera la comunidad Tribu IA Colombia. Sus conferencias combinan profundidad crítica y demostraciones prácticas sobre producción audiovisual con IA, creatividad aumentada, educación en la era generativa y gobernanza ética de la inteligencia artificial.

Más que mostrar herramientas, Paula desafía a las organizaciones a pensar la IA con criterio, ética y propósito creativo.

Paula Andrea Pinzón es conferencista internacional y consultora en Inteligencia Artificial Creativa. Une el rigor de un PhD en Historia del Arte con la certificación ISO/IEC 42001 en gobernanza de IA y una visión estratégica de negocio (MBA) para ayu... Show more