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

I am a Software Engineer, AI Consultant, and community builder with 4 years of experience architecting latency-sensitive production systems and real-time data pipelines. I specialize in production-grade Python, C++, and full-stack architectures, consistently driving system optimizations such as reducing latency by up to 40% via Docker and Kubernetes. I am a Jagriti Yatra 2024 alumnus, the creator of the agricultural tech initiative BioVerify AI, and I run a dedicated online educational community for developers. Driven by a commitment to ecosystem building, I frequently deliver specialized AI training lectures at various colleges to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial application. I actively mentor junior engineers and am currently focused on advancing Conversational AI platforms, AI-driven automation tools, and Web3 innovation.

I am a Software Engineer, AI Consultant, and community builder with 4 years of experience architecting latency-sensitive production systems and real-time data pipelines. I specialize in production-grade Python, C++, and full-stack architectures, cons... Show more

Endless conversation — with friends, compilers — on art, equivocacy, Symmathesy, methods, absurdism, dialectic, paradigm jumps, serendipity.

Endless conversation — with friends, compilers — on art, equivocacy, Symmathesy, methods, absurdism, dialectic, paradigm jumps, serendipity. Show more

CTO at fan3. 25 years engineering and team leading experience. Creator of anglez.xyz generative NFT art project.

CTO at fan3. 25 years engineering and team leading experience. Creator of anglez.xyz generative NFT art project. Show more

Jabe Bloom has been transforming and researching the organizational dynamics and interactions of management, design, development, and operational excellence for over 20 years as an executive, academic and consultant.

Jabe Bloom has been transforming and researching the organizational dynamics and interactions of management, design, development, and operational excellence for over 20 years as an executive, academic and consultant. Show more

Samia leads the pre sales and delivery of large scale and complex security projects across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients. Samia is passionate about encouraging people from diverse backgrounds into technology careers. She does this by providing mentoring sessions, guest lectures to university courses and helping to lead D&I initiatives.

Samia leads the pre sales and delivery of large scale and complex security projects across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients. Samia is passionate about encouraging people from diverse backgrounds into technology careers. She does this... Show more

Tori Brenneison is a senior software developer and former art historian whose mission in life is to serve as a warning to others. With her background in enterprise software development and technical education, Tori has built a reputation for modernizing solutions, developing impactful web applications, and mentoring the next generation of developers. Beyond her technical skills, she is deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and servant leadership in the tech community.

Tori’s wide-ranging experience and dynamic teaching style make her a compelling conference speaker and workshop facilitator. When she's not at her keyboard, you might find her hiking, petting strange cats she found on the street, or admiring her collection of midcentury bakeware. Best to approach her in the wild with a sacrificial cup of coffee, and be forewarned: she's a hugger.

Tori Brenneison is a senior software developer and former art historian whose mission in life is to serve as a warning to others. With her background in enterprise software development and technical education, Tori has built a reputation for moderniz... Show more

Cloud Solutions Architect - Engineering @Microsoft| Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead @MSCanada| DevOps and automation enthusiast.

As an Cloud Architect, I have worked for many large compagnies in the IT field, designing and implementing Cloud Infrastructure Solutions, deploying & Operating S-SDLC PaaS platforms and third party vendors: SonarQube, Nexus Repository Manager, JFrog Artifactory, Nexus Lifecycle IQ, Checkmarx, Nagios, DefectDojo.

Since I joined Microsoft, I have been working to help the customers to align their cloud strategies with their business needs, unblocking their issues and milestones and acting as a trusted advisor for them.

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford

Cloud Solutions Architect - Engineering @Microsoft| Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead @MSCanada| DevOps and automation enthusiast. As an Cloud Architect, I have worked for many large compagnies in the IT field, designing and implementing C... Show more

I'm a motivational speaker and ICF Certified Professional Coach devoted to changing the world one aha at a time.
Having led the learning and development function in a variety of industries and organizations, I have a rich background in leadership, management, and interpersonal skill development.
I combine my 15+ years of experience in the corporate classroom with even more years of acting and improv comedy to lead events that are as entertaining as they are impactful. With personal stories, hands-on activities, and actionable takeaways, my programs are always engaging, inspiring, and uplifting.
My areas of expertise and library of materials cover leadership, management, change, communication, personal/interpersonal development, and much more. Feel free to check out my course catalog at www.k8siegel.com/coursecatalog

I'm a motivational speaker and ICF Certified Professional Coach devoted to changing the world one aha at a time. Having led the learning and development function in a variety of industries and organizations, I have a rich background in leadership, ... Show more

Alex Dunn is the founder of Cephable - the platform that empowers people to control their digital world in ways that work best for them. He's also an inductee of The Game Awards Future Class, Forbes 30u30 in Boston, Microsoft MVP, and PubConf Champion. His background in accessibility, application development, and applied AI has leaned into enabling applications to do more for people and businesses using scalable architectures and design, distributed services, cloud infrastructure, and innovative edge technologies. Alex does his best to remain platform agnostic in his practices and development with specialties in C#, Kotlin, and TypeScript while building for cross-platform compatibility. You might find him speaking at all sorts of conferences and events around the world, streaming on Twitch, and on Pluralsight.

Outside technology, you can find him playing guitar, working with animal rescue, or exploring the great outdoors.

Alex Dunn is the founder of Cephable - the platform that empowers people to control their digital world in ways that work best for them. He's also an inductee of The Game Awards Future Class, Forbes 30u30 in Boston, Microsoft MVP, and PubConf Champio... Show more

A man of many talents, but no sense of how to use them. Craig could be out changing the world but would prefer to make software instead. Probably the reason why Nick Fury refused to take his calls. He possesses a passion for software design, but more importantly software quality and designing systems that can achieve this in a technically diverse and constantly evolving tech world.

Craig has over 20 years’ experience across the development, testing and management disciplines in a variety of software industries, but still feels he learns something new every day. It’s that continued change and evolution of the software industry which motivates him to keep learning and finding ways to improve. More than just playing with tech though, its people that make software come together – and so Craig believes in developing people and empowering them to make a success out of the software they build.

When not playing with software he can often be found spending time with family, writing, designing board games, or running long distances for no apparent reason. He is also a massive fan of comic books and Star Wars, so if you see him concentrating intensely, he is probably just trying to use the force.

Craig is also the writer of the book, Quality By Design, and writes regular articles on his blog sites and various other tech sites around the world. He is also international speaker on a wide range of different software development topics, though these experiences only make him even more excited about the future of the industry in South Africa.

A man of many talents, but no sense of how to use them. Craig could be out changing the world but would prefer to make software instead. Probably the reason why Nick Fury refused to take his calls. He possesses a passion for software design, but more... Show more

A thought leader with over 20 years of experience and expertise. As a visionary and accomplished forerunner, Meade consistently drives innovation, scales organisations, and has held pivotal roles in various high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies. His passion for fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning has not only resulted in remarkable achievements, but has also made him a sought-after speaker at worldwide events. Meade's ability to bridge the gap between complex concepts and real-world applications makes him a unique animal.

A thought leader with over 20 years of experience and expertise. As a visionary and accomplished forerunner, Meade consistently drives innovation, scales organisations, and has held pivotal roles in various high-growth startups to Fortune 500 compani... Show more

João is a 10+ years experienced Software Developer, Studied Telecom Engineering at ISEL Lisboa, and worked in different companies in Portugal, Spain, and The Netherlands. He is a certified Kong Champion, a certified Java Developer (OCP11) and is a Certified Spring Professional 2021. Outside the software development Universe, João is someone interested in arts and crafts and making stuff out of old materials creating the occasional modified furniture. João loves plants and has a small potted garden with Yuccas and blueberry bushes. He has one particular YouTube channel called JESPROTECH dedicated to engineering where João shares his experience with the world.

João is a 10+ years experienced Software Developer, Studied Telecom Engineering at ISEL Lisboa, and worked in different companies in Portugal, Spain, and The Netherlands. He is a certified Kong Champion, a certified Java Developer (OCP11) and is a Ce... Show more

I am an Early Years Educator at GEMS Genesis International School, Ahmedabad, India, passionate about designing inquiry-driven, experiential learning that empowers young children to become curious, confident, and future-ready learners. My background in Interior Design and Textile & Apparel Design has shaped the way I approach education, allowing me to blend creativity, design thinking, and innovation into meaningful classroom experiences.

I believe children learn best when they are given authentic opportunities to explore, question, collaborate, create, and reflect. My practice focuses on intentionally integrating conceptual understanding (IQ), emotional intelligence (EQ), and experiential intelligence (XQ) through purposeful inquiry, real-world connections, and learner agency. I strive to create classrooms where every experience builds critical thinking, creativity, communication, empathy, and responsible action.

I enjoy sharing practical, classroom-tested strategies that educators can adapt to design engaging, reflective, and impactful learning experiences. My goal is to inspire learning environments where children don't simply acquire knowledge—they develop the confidence and skills to thrive as lifelong learners and meaningful contributors to their communities.

I am an Early Years Educator at GEMS Genesis International School, Ahmedabad, India, passionate about designing inquiry-driven, experiential learning that empowers young children to become curious, confident, and future-ready learners. My background ... Show more

Rob LeGood has been building software, and the teams behind it, since 1996. He started as a developer and worked his way up to Director, Technology Solutions at OCAS, where he led a department of 30 developers and testers. Along the way he led teams at D2L and in financial services, and since 2021 he has taught web development and SQL as a part-time professor at Conestoga College.

Rob's leadership philosophy is simple: the work happens through people, or it doesn't happen. He writes about people-centric leadership at pcl.roblegood.ca. Lately he's also been writing code again, with an AI pair programmer that is very eager and occasionally wrong.

When he's not on a conference stage, he's on an actual one. He has acted and directed with Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre since 2000. He also plays a lot of board games.

Rob LeGood has been building software, and the teams behind it, since 1996. He started as a developer and worked his way up to Director, Technology Solutions at OCAS, where he led a department of 30 developers and testers. Along the way he led teams ... Show more

Cloud & SRE Engineer with strong expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native platforms, and large-scale data processing systems. CKA-certified, passionate about reliability engineering, automation, and continuous delivery, with hands-on experience building and operating resilient Kubernetes workloads.

Active open-source contributor and tech speaker, sharing practical insights on Kubernetes, SRE practices, and cloud-native architectures at institutions including the University of Europe and Curtin University. National-level Microsoft Azure winner, driven by optimizing systems through DevOps and SRE principles.

Outside of tech, I’m a pianist and sunset chaser, finding balance between scalable systems and creative expression

Cloud & SRE Engineer with strong expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native platforms, and large-scale data processing systems. CKA-certified, passionate about reliability engineering, automation, and continuous delivery, with hands-on experience building... Show more

Raunak Bagga is a Game Scientist, Game Designer, Educator, and Entrepreneur with over 9 years of experience in game development and interactive technologies. Currently an Assistant Professor of Game Design at UID, Karnavati University, and Founder of Koolgen Interactives, he explores the intersection of game design, emerging technologies, and experimental prototyping. His work focuses on challenging conventional development pipelines, creating playable experiences, and exploring how AI can accelerate creativity and innovation.

Raunak Bagga is a Game Scientist, Game Designer, Educator, and Entrepreneur with over 9 years of experience in game development and interactive technologies. Currently an Assistant Professor of Game Design at UID, Karnavati University, and Founder of... Show more

Ndèye Fatou Diouf est une communicante digitale sénégalaise engagée dans la société civile, spécialisée dans l’activisme numérique, la mobilisation communautaire et la communication pour le changement social. Elle est actuellement chargée de communication digitale à AfricTivistes, où elle accompagne des initiatives citoyennes panafricaines en faveur de la démocratie, des droits humains et de la gouvernance numérique à travers des stratégies de communication et d’engagement en ligne.
Elle est également Social Media Manager de Dialogue Migration, un média engagé sur les enjeux migratoires, et coordinatrice des Sahels Activistes du Sénégal, où elle contribue à la structuration de mouvements citoyens et au renforcement des dynamiques militantes locales. Son parcours l’a aussi conduite à collaborer avec Pollicy en tant que coordinatrice régionale au Sénégal sur les questions liées à l’avenir du travail et à l’inclusion numérique.
Forte d’une formation en marketing et communication, Ndèye Fatou Diouf met le numérique au service des causes sociales, de la participation citoyenne et de l’amplification des voix souvent marginalisées dans l’espace public.

Ndèye Fatou Diouf est une communicante digitale sénégalaise engagée dans la société civile, spécialisée dans l’activisme numérique, la mobilisation communautaire et la communication pour le changement social. Elle est actuellement chargée de communic... Show more

Parth Jansari is a full-stack developer known for his lighthearted approach to growth—often joking that he tries to act mature but ends up creating exciting and visually striking projects. Specializing in front-end development, Parth blends creativity and technical expertise, particularly in Flutter and Angular. As an organizer at GDG Gandhinagar, he also plays an active role in the tech community, sharing his knowledge and passion for building beautiful front-end apps​

Parth Jansari is a full-stack developer known for his lighthearted approach to growth—often joking that he tries to act mature but ends up creating exciting and visually striking projects. Specializing in front-end development, Parth blends creativit... Show more

Moses is a Developer Advocate for Fire TV & Alexa+ at Amazon. He manages the developer community forum and content workstreams, writes articles and creates videos, and is a passionate agentic coder.

He previously worked as an English teacher and independent filmmaker. In his free time, he likes to write fiction and spend time with his wife Basak and dog Luna.

Moses is a Developer Advocate for Fire TV & Alexa+ at Amazon. He manages the developer community forum and content workstreams, writes articles and creates videos, and is a passionate agentic coder. He previously worked as an English teacher and i... Show more

Hello, appelez-moi Kage !

Je suis un Product Designer et FOF Douala Community Advocate.

J'ai eu à travailler sur différents projets avec différentes thématiques, entre SAAS et Fintech ! Je cherche toujours à m'améliorer, à la fois dans la façon dont les choses fonctionnent et dans la façon dont je résous les besoins des utilisateurs tout en gardant l'objectif commercial en vue ! Je suis passionné de culture japonaise, comme vous le remarquerez probablement, mais surtout je cherche toujours à m'améliorer, quelle que soit la discipline.
Ahhh oui, mon personnage préféré de tous les mangas est Kirua Zoldick.😊

Hello, appelez-moi Kage ! Je suis un Product Designer et FOF Douala Community Advocate. J'ai eu à travailler sur différents projets avec différentes thématiques, entre SAAS et Fintech ! Je cherche toujours à m'améliorer, à la fois dans la façon... Show more

Passionate about technology and design. The background in both fields led her to become a ux/ui designer and Frontend developer and become the point of contact of those worlds.
She likes organizing meetups with GDG Turin and share her knowledge.

Passionate about technology and design. The background in both fields led her to become a ux/ui designer and Frontend developer and become the point of contact of those worlds. She likes organizing meetups with GDG Turin and share her knowledge. Show more

Kewir Jewel is a full-stack developer passionate about building web applications that solve real-world problems. He works with React, Node.js, PHP, Django, and APIs, and enjoys turning ideas and designs into functional, user-focused products. He is also exploring Generative AI and AI agents while continuously developing his technical skills. Jewel is passionate about learning, collaboration, and sharing knowledge with other developers, with a strong interest in using technology to create meaningful impact in Africa.

Kewir Jewel is a full-stack developer passionate about building web applications that solve real-world problems. He works with React, Node.js, PHP, Django, and APIs, and enjoys turning ideas and designs into functional, user-focused products. He is a... Show more

Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves is a scholar of comparative cultural studies and a curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. A Fulbright scholar and former interim director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, he has taught in the United States, Spain, and the Philippines since 1991. His acclaimed book Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects (2023) earned the Smithsonian Secretary’s Research Prize. An accomplished musician and past president of the Association for Asian American Studies, Dr. Gonzalves was appointed to the Organization of American Historians’ Distinguished Lectureship Program and has served on the board of directors of the American Council of Learned Societies.

Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves is a scholar of comparative cultural studies and a curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. A Fulbright scholar and former interim director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, he has ta... Show more

Waleed Arshad is a dedicated software architect and community leader within the global Flutter ecosystem. As Pakistan's first Google Developer Expert in Flutter and the author of "Managing State in Flutter Pragmatically," Waleed is passionate about sharing his knowledge. He currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at talabat (UAE) and contributes to academia as a remote Visiting Faculty at IBA Karachi, where he also holds a Masters in Computer Science. Waleed further strengthens the tech community as the Tech Director of GDG Cloud Emirates (Dubai) and has been instrumental in nurturing Flutter Karachi for the past seven years.

Waleed Arshad is a dedicated software architect and community leader within the global Flutter ecosystem. As Pakistan's first Google Developer Expert in Flutter and the author of "Managing State in Flutter Pragmatically," Waleed is passionate about s... Show more

Brock Satter is Director of Infosoul Laboratories in Salem, Massachusetts, which builds AI systems for libraries, unions, congregations and nonprofits on their own machines, with their own data, under their own control. He has spent thirty years in front of rooms as a community organizer and political candidate. At the University of Minnesota he was a BA student in science, technology and culture, in a major he designed, focusing on information technology, biotechnology and artificial intelligence. He is the author of the forthcoming book The AI Age, For the Layman, a primer for readers who are not engineers, and gives the public talk of the same name and hands-on workshops on running AI locally. He is not selling anything from the stage.

Brock Satter is Director of Infosoul Laboratories in Salem, Massachusetts, which builds AI systems for libraries, unions, congregations and nonprofits on their own machines, with their own data, under their own control. He has spent thirty years in f... Show more

Entre le développement et la solution se trouvent une myriade de domaines dans lesquels Julien Sere aime naviguer : architecture, coding, testing, UX et DevOps. Profil pragmatique et polyvalent, habitué des rôles transverses et de la transmission de savoir, il cherche avant tout à rendre les sujets complexes concrets, accessibles et utiles.

Chanteur passionné et curieux de nature, il explore également les passerelles entre musique, IA, électronique et développement logiciel, avec une approche orientée partage d’expérience et apprentissage terrain.

Entre le développement et la solution se trouvent une myriade de domaines dans lesquels Julien Sere aime naviguer : architecture, coding, testing, UX et DevOps. Profil pragmatique et polyvalent, habitué des rôles transverses et de la transmission de ... Show more

Aaron J. Cunningham is a Berlin-based Lead Creative Technologist and specializing in playable browser-based 3D worlds. He built Spirit Realm, a multiplayer Three.js metaverse with automatic BVH colliders, an art gallery, live chat, and NFT minting, showcased at NFT NYC. His work spans Three.js, immersive websites, Web3, and full-stack development. He turns ambitious visual ideas into polished interactive experiences.

Aaron J. Cunningham is a Berlin-based Lead Creative Technologist and specializing in playable browser-based 3D worlds. He built Spirit Realm, a multiplayer Three.js metaverse with automatic BVH colliders, an art gallery, live chat, and NFT minting,... Show more

Hi, I’m Divya Dave, a Flutter developer with 5 years of experience turning ideas into intuitive, high-performance mobile applications. I specialize in building cross-platform solutions that not only meet business requirements but also deliver exceptional user experiences.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to diverse projects:
E-commerce platforms with Stripe integration, enabling smooth transactions and streamlined order processes.
IoT-based applications using UDP, MQTT, and BLE for seamless communication between devices.
Smart Tags, a creative app for generating and managing Instagram hashtags.
Platforms empowering users to generate no-code mobile applications, transforming websites into fully functional iOS and Android apps.

✨ Skills: Flutter, Dart, REST APIs, SQLite, Firebase, Socket Programming, IoT, Payment Gateways, MQTT
🎯 Achievements: Projects live on the Play Store and App Store, delivering value to end users.

Hi, I’m Divya Dave, a Flutter developer with 5 years of experience turning ideas into intuitive, high-performance mobile applications. I specialize in building cross-platform solutions that not only meet business requirements but also deliver excepti... Show more

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more