Arts

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

Bhuvana Meenakshi Koteeswaran

Bhuvana Meenakshi Koteeswaran

Ms. Bhuvana Meenakshi is an Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and a socio-technical researcher working at the intersection of technology, education, inclusion and open knowledge.

She is the founder of Women In Tech Collectives, India, a community initiative focused on supporting and educating women from marginalised backgrounds, and Co-Founder of EmergeAbility, an initiative that supports neurodivergent communities in accessing education and career opportunities while mapping support ecosystems globally.

Bhuvana is an active advocate for open-source and open-knowledge practices and has spoken at academic institutions and technology conferences. She has volunteered with global communities including Wikimedia and Mozilla, representing and connecting Indian communities with international projects and initiatives.

One of her ongoing initiatives, WikiForAll, focuses on bridging academia with real-world technical and open-knowledge practices through Wikimedia projects. The initiative creates opportunities for students to develop technical, research and collaborative skills while contributing to the Wikimedia ecosystem, with a particular focus on accessibility, inclusion and participation from underrepresented communities. She has also contributed towards a Wikimedia community research titled, "Bridging the Gender gap: A report on Indian Language Wikimedia Communities".

Her work has been recognised with the Best Poster Presentation Award from the Ministry of Science and Technology at the India International Science Festival 2016 and the Dr. Kalam Young Achiever’s Award from the World Youth Federation in 2016.

Alongside her professional and community work, Bhuvana is also a trained performing artist in Bharatanatyam and Kathak, with merit certifications from Annamalai University and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London.

To connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhuvana-meenakshi-koteeswaran-a67b58103/

Ms. Bhuvana Meenakshi is an Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and a socio-technical researcher working at the intersection of technology, education, inclusion and open kno... Show more

Anna Muzykina

Anna Muzykina

Flutteristas, WTM Ambassador, GDG Ahlen & Münster Organizer. Passionate about empowering women in tech through community building, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. Skilled Flutter developer with a strong foundation in Dart, Firebase, and AI ecosystems. Proficient in cross-platform development using frameworks like Flutter, React, RoR. Currently exploring the potential of AI and Agents.

Flutteristas, WTM Ambassador, GDG Ahlen & Münster Organizer. Passionate about empowering women in tech through community building, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. Skilled Flutter developer with a strong foundation in Dart, Firebase, and AI ecosyst... Show more

Ruckus Voxi

Ruckus Voxi

Ruckus Voxi is a Sr. Developer Advocate for Akamai Cloud. As a passionate open source evangelist, they enable engineers to build and implement portable/cloud-agnostic workloads at scale. In other words, Ruckus is just having fun! They are also a longtime Arch Linux user and vegan, and never knows which to tell people first! Outside of work they dabble with graphic design, film, and Techno music production.

Ruckus Voxi is a Sr. Developer Advocate for Akamai Cloud. As a passionate open source evangelist, they enable engineers to build and implement portable/cloud-agnostic workloads at scale. In other words, Ruckus is just having fun! They are also a long... Show more

Daniel Antonio García Escobar

Daniel Antonio García Escobar

My name is Daniel Antonio García Escobar, I am 33 years old, and I go by the alias Dialéktico. I am an enthusiast of many disciplines and activities that have brought to life the still young project dialektico.com, my science communication website focused on machine learning topics.

Academically, I am a biomedical engineer with a focus on computing and mathematics, and currently a master’s student in Data Science at the University of Guadalajara. Professionally, I work as a Senior Data Scientist with more than nine years of experience in business intelligence, in both national and international companies. I also serve as a volunteer Communications Coordinator at AMEA, the Mexican Agency for Antarctic Studies.

I am a lover of literature, with several science fiction short stories published in magazines and books; a musician, gamer, and philosopher. My goal is to help people understand the theoretical foundations that underlie all the emerging magic of artificial intelligence.

My name is Daniel Antonio García Escobar, I am 33 years old, and I go by the alias Dialéktico. I am an enthusiast of many disciplines and activities that have brought to life the still young project dialektico.com, my science communication website fo... Show more

Dan Desmarques

Dan Desmarques

Dan Desmarques is a visionary author and transformational thought leader whose work has inspired millions worldwide to break free from limitations and awaken to their fullest potential. With over 100 published books—including 34 Amazon bestsellers and eight that reached the #1 spot in their categories—his writings have become essential guides for those seeking meaningful personal and spiritual growth.

Blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology and esoteric knowledge, Desmarques offers profound yet practical insights into mastering the subconscious mind, navigating karma, and creating lasting personal transformation. His distinctive voice is direct, honest, and deeply conversational—reading his books often feels like receiving candid, life-changing advice from a wise friend.

Readers frequently describe encountering his work at critical turning points in their lives. Many credit his teachings with helping them dissolve limiting beliefs, reclaim their inner power, and step into greater abundance, courage, and clarity. His message is both empowering and urgent: question everything, trust yourself completely, and dare to live authentically.

A lifelong world traveler and polymath fluent in several languages, Desmarques draws from a rich mosaic of global experiences and cross-cultural perspectives. His books, now translated into seven languages and available in over 240,000 stores and libraries worldwide, speak to a diverse audience—from entrepreneurs and leaders to spiritual seekers exploring life’s deeper mysteries.

As a personal coach and influential voice in personal development, Dan Desmarques continues to shape the conversation around human potential—bridging timeless philosophical truths with practical, modern tools for a new era of conscious living.

Dan Desmarques is a visionary author and transformational thought leader whose work has inspired millions worldwide to break free from limitations and awaken to their fullest potential. With over 100 published books—including 34 Amazon bestsellers an... Show more

Mario Augusto Martins

Mario Augusto Martins

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

Shane Heroux

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 Beatriz Medina Concha

Francisca Beatriz Medina Concha

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

Nikhil Gehlot

Nikhil Gehlot

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

Ranjith kumar R

Ranjith kumar R

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

Stephen Fritz

Stephen Fritz

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

Kristin Kautz

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

Chinmaya Naik

Chinmaya Naik

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

Brandon Urbano

Brandon Urbano

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

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas

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

Brittany Dawson

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

Ashutosh Singh

Ashutosh Singh

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

Jose Luis Mendoza Marquez

Jose Luis Mendoza Marquez

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

Geoffrey Klein

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

Aycee Brown

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

Stefka Peykova Krishnan

Stefka Peykova Krishnan

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

Caitlin Steele

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

Kristiyan Nikolov

Kristiyan Nikolov

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

Jennifer Abernathy-Felix

Jennifer Abernathy-Felix

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 L. Ikpae

Yigakpoa L. Ikpae

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

Quincy Lewis

Quincy Lewis

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 Kruckenberg

Jonas Kruckenberg

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

Hannah Cardall

Hannah Cardall

Experience designer currently working on digital payments at TfL.

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

Veeresh Patil

Veeresh Patil

Veeresh Patil is a Specialist UX Design at Amgen, one of the world's largest biotech companies, where he designs AI and data products for large-scale enterprise environments - building experiences that help senior leaders and their teams make faster, more confident decisions from complex data. With over 11 years across enterprise UX, brand, and design systems, he has shaped digital products for more than 30+ global organisations - including Walmart Global Tech, Bosch, Harman, IBM, TCS, Wipro, and Marriott and many more.

His career has been defined by building from scratch - from designing foundational customer-facing products at Zopsmart (Zopnow) and Evening Flavors in his early years, to being brought in at Newparts.Inc to establish a multi-brand design system for a 1M+ user automotive platform. The longest and most defining chapter of his career was at Zensciences, where as Associate Creative Director he built and led a multidisciplinary UX and design team - delivering award-winning work for globally recognised enterprises including Walmart Global Tech, IBM, Bosch, Harman, EY, and Marriott. He introduced the VIBE creative community, an internal model for continuous learning that transformed how the team collaborated and created. His work has earned four design awards, including a Gold at Indigo Design Awards and a nomination on Awwwards.

Growing up in a small village in North Karnataka, he was the last person anyone expected to speak on a stage an introvert who found design before he found his voice. Veeresh mentors designers across India - through workshops, college/institute programmes, and one-on-one sessions online and offline. A daily meditation practitioner, he believes the human mind is the most underestimated design tool in existence and that the stillness required to access it is the skill the industry keeps training out. He believes the most underrated skill in design isn't a tool or a method - it's knowing when to stop and let the mind wander.

Veeresh Patil is a Specialist UX Design at Amgen, one of the world's largest biotech companies, where he designs AI and data products for large-scale enterprise environments - building experiences that help senior leaders and their teams make faster,... Show more

Hernán Sosa

Hernán Sosa

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

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