Arts

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

Tomislav Balala

Tomislav Balala

Tomislav Balala je umjetnik koji spaja riječ i zvuk u jedinstveno iskustvo slušanja. Kao glas iza projekta Sonus Liber, interpretira poeziju i bajke, stvarajući intimne audio svjetove koji nadilaze granice žanra. Pripovjedač, glazbenik i istraživač unutarnjih pejzaža, Tomislav koristi vlastitu glazbu, naraciju i atmosferu kako bi publiku uveo u stanje duboke pažnje i osjeta. Na Liburniconu donosi "Zmajevo srce" — autorsku bajku u nastajanju, koja se snima uživo uz sudjelovanje posjetitelja.

Tomislav Balala je umjetnik koji spaja riječ i zvuk u jedinstveno iskustvo slušanja. Kao glas iza projekta Sonus Liber, interpretira poeziju i bajke, stvarajući intimne audio svjetove koji nadilaze granice žanra. Pripovjedač, glazbenik i istraživač u... Show more

Zoe Jouan

Zoe Jouan

Product designer chez EY Fabernovel
Avec un background en stratégie de brand et en marketing, je décide de me réorienter en tant que product designer UX/UI et je rejoins EY Fabernovel en Juillet 2024. Je travaille actuellement pour un grand acteur du luxe français.

Product designer chez EY Fabernovel Avec un background en stratégie de brand et en marketing, je décide de me réorienter en tant que product designer UX/UI et je rejoins EY Fabernovel en Juillet 2024. Je travaille actuellement pour un grand acteur d... Show more

Chris Knox

Chris Knox

Chris Knox is a leader, consultant and speaker with award-winning success developing organizational learning programs, managing departments, teams, budgets, and projects. His skills include leading strategic business and operational imperative through the integration of people, process and technology; and building relationships with stakeholders and employees across all levels of an organization.

Chris employs a deep strategic insight and holistic approach to business planning, process innovation, organizational development, program/project management and sustainable operational excellence. His expertise also includes developing metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate program effectiveness. Chris is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified; and expert with MS Office applications and process improvement tools. Chris is a seasoned communicator, facilitator and coach.

Industry experience includes: Energy/Utilities, Security (Cyber/Physical), Manufacturing, Sales, Healthcare, Military/Government, Management Consulting, Real Estate and Music.

Chris Knox is a leader, consultant and speaker with award-winning success developing organizational learning programs, managing departments, teams, budgets, and projects. His skills include leading strategic business and operational imperative throug... Show more

Zoltan Vardy

Zoltan Vardy

Zoltan Vardy is a B2B sales advisor, author and speaker who helps founders accelerate their revenue growth by sharpening their focus and structuring their sales to scale faster.

He’s generated $2 billion in sales over his 30 years as a C-suite executive and entrepreneur and has helped 200+ startups in 26 countries close high-ticket deals using The Launch Code sales framework — also the foundation of his book on founder-led sales.

Zoltan has had successful exits as a founder and investor and is chairman of Antavo, an enterprise SaaS company. Based in London and Budapest, he empowers entrepreneurs to turn their vision into reality.

Zoltan Vardy is a B2B sales advisor, author and speaker who helps founders accelerate their revenue growth by sharpening their focus and structuring their sales to scale faster. He’s generated $2 billion in sales over his 30 years as a C-suite exe... Show more

Mikaela Pisani

Mikaela Pisani

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virkein Dhar

Virkein Dhar

Virkein Dhar brings visionary ideas to life through a blend of strategic acumen and creative execution. With a training in architecture and a practice in the arts, she navigates complex challenges across sectors - from cultural programming and immersive storytelling to policy design and brand strategy.

Over 15 years, Virkein has developed a distinctive approach to problem-solving through design, that transcends traditional boundaries to create intuitive experiences. Her approach combines deep cultural sensitivity with systems-level innovation.

Virkein is a creative entrepreneur, brand strategist and design futurist. She is the founding partner at Poppy Seed Lab, an innovation consultancy that cross-pollinates approaches from strategic design, immersive storytelling, business & research, to seed resilient and climate positive futures in Asia.

Whether serving businesses, creative agencies, or social impact organisations, her work consistently delivers results that connect, resonate, and catalyse meaningful change. Her long-term interests include the future of Indian craft traditions, equitable digital public goods, narrative-driven city building, and sustainable food systems. More about her at virkein.com.

Virkein Dhar brings visionary ideas to life through a blend of strategic acumen and creative execution. With a training in architecture and a practice in the arts, she navigates complex challenges across sectors - from cultural programming and immers... Show more

Andre Wolf

Andre Wolf

Wolf, Photogrpher, Car Guy, and Football fan

Wolf, Photogrpher, Car Guy, and Football fan Show more

Sikjunior Mrimi

Sikjunior Mrimi

I am a software engineer, system admin, and photographer with a strong background in graphics design and content creation. For the past five years, I have worked in various government ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports, as well as with numerous non-governmental corporate companies, driving their social media marketing strategies. My technical expertise, combined with my creative skills, enables me to develop engaging content and effective social media campaigns.

I am a software engineer, system admin, and photographer with a strong background in graphics design and content creation. For the past five years, I have worked in various government ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports, a... Show more

Cris Vond

Cris Vond

Crisvond is a full-stack developer and multidisciplinary artist at the intersection of code, culture, and decentralization. Currently serving as Lead Developer Relations at Towns, Cris is helping build the future of on-chain communication—where messaging is decentralized, community-owned, and governed by DAOs.

With past experience at companies like onXRP and Lixatudios, and collaborations with Lux Studios, Cris has worked across fashion, NFTs, and metaverse infrastructure, pioneering innovations like digital twins and Web3-native wearables. His work has earned recognition in Los Angeles, where he received awards for merging generative art with blockchain technology.

A well-known voice in the Web3 community, Cris is known for his visionary thinking and engaging style. He’s been a featured speaker at major events including NFT.NYC, Permissionless, and others, where he brings a unique perspective on how art, technology, and decentralized systems will shape the next generation of the internet.

Crisvond is a full-stack developer and multidisciplinary artist at the intersection of code, culture, and decentralization. Currently serving as Lead Developer Relations at Towns, Cris is helping build the future of on-chain communication—where messa... Show more

Cody Stepp

Cody Stepp

Father-son duo Mark and Cody Stepp are lifelong entrepreneurs, technologists, and best known for their work reshaping real estate technology through their company, Workflow Secrets.

With decades of combined experience building software solutions, they’ve created the Systems Accelerator Manager (SAM), an AI-powered platform actively replacing the traditional real estate CRM.

With a combined background in software development, systems thinking, and experience-centered design, Mark and Cody have helped agents reclaim time, improve client experiences, and grow their businesses without burning out. Now, they’re bringing those same principles to a broader audience - proving that automation can be both powerful and personal.

Mark Stepp is a recognized leader in real estate technology, the architect behind two of the most widely adopted systems in real estate tech, with a long history of developing tools that automate complex workflows and deliver measurable business impact. Cody Stepp leads the strategy, specializes in designing AI-driven strategies that enhance efficiency and elevate customer experiences across industries.

Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge on how businesses of all sizes can leverage technology to optimize their operations, reduce manual tasks, and scale faster - making them the perfect guides for businesses looking to harness AI's transformative potential.

Father-son duo Mark and Cody Stepp are lifelong entrepreneurs, technologists, and best known for their work reshaping real estate technology through their company, Workflow Secrets. With decades of combined experience building software solutio... Show more

Jonas Sorgenfrei

Jonas Sorgenfrei

Jonas Sorgenfrei has been a Senior FX/Pipeline TD at RISE FX in Berlin since 2020. With a strong passion for computer graphics and visual storytelling, his recent credits include The Last Voyage of the Demeter, The Matrix Resurrections, and Hawkeye. In addition to his role as Head of FX at RISE | Visual Effects Studios, Jonas shares his expertise as a Houdini and computer graphics instructor at institutions such as FH Salzburg and FH Wedel.

Jonas Sorgenfrei has been a Senior FX/Pipeline TD at RISE FX in Berlin since 2020. With a strong passion for computer graphics and visual storytelling, his recent credits include The Last Voyage of the Demeter, The Matrix Resurrections, and Hawkeye. ... Show more

Joris Quarshie

Joris Quarshie

Paulo Fernandes

Paulo Fernandes

Paulo is the co-founder and lead web developer of Luscious Orange, a digital agency based out of Winnipeg, Canada. He manages the company’s cross-disciplinary team and specializes in finding a balance between design, programming, and content. As a part of an agency, his focus is on understanding different perspectives from both his clients and his team members. After years of collaborative work, with a wide range of clients, he's built a skill in appreciating different points of view and explaining web topics in a way that doesn't make you feel like an idiot.

Paulo is the co-founder and lead web developer of Luscious Orange, a digital agency based out of Winnipeg, Canada. He manages the company’s cross-disciplinary team and specializes in finding a balance between design, programming, and content. As a pa... Show more

Cedric Sookahet

Cedric Sookahet

Cedric Sookahet started his career as a graphic designer and today works at the 'Institut Français de Maurice'. He has always been a geek at heart and spent his childhood playing Sonic the Hedgehog on the Mega Drive, his early teen years playing strategic games on PC (age of empires, warcraft, starcraft to name a few) and most recently playing Indie games, esport titles and MMORPGs. In 2019, Cedric founded the first geek platform in Mauritius, Geekin’ Moris, which has now expanded internationally and is known as We are Geekin’. We are Geekin’ is an online media and community, dedicated to sharing gaming, tech and pop culture news. Cedric has had the opportunity to interview and speak to various gaming studio heads and publishers from the US, Canada, Spain and Lithuania.

Cedric Sookahet started his career as a graphic designer and today works at the 'Institut Français de Maurice'. He has always been a geek at heart and spent his childhood playing Sonic the Hedgehog on the Mega Drive, his early teen years playing stra... Show more

Ariel Silvio Norberto Ramos

Ariel Silvio Norberto Ramos

GGJ Next site organizer in Argentina, is a JavaScript, C/C++, and Python developer. Since 1998 served as a Technical Assistant in Computer Science and Technology, in Open Source tools for teachers and researchers at CONICET Argentina (National Council of Scientific & Technical Research). Work focuses on R+D+I (Research, Development, and Implementation) and leading technology projects that create a positive impact on society. Has been active in the Python Scientific Stack community since 2017.

GGJ Next site organizer in Argentina, is a JavaScript, C/C++, and Python developer. Since 1998 served as a Technical Assistant in Computer Science and Technology, in Open Source tools for teachers and researchers at CONICET Argentina (National Counci... Show more

Ryutaro Iseki

Ryutaro Iseki

Graduate Student in Psychology and Flutter Engineer at YUMEMI Inc.

Graduate Student in Psychology and Flutter Engineer at YUMEMI Inc. Show more

Kell Bauer

Kell Bauer

Kell Bauer is a brand strategist, web designer, and the founder of Fem Flow, an empowering movement class that blends yoga, dance, and breathwork.

She started her first business—Offbeat Yoga Studio—at age 23. Since then, her mission has been to help people feel, express, and be seen in their authenticity.

With a background in entrepreneurship, brand psychology, and content strategy, Kell now mentors multi-passionates and creative founders who want to build brands that encompass more than just products and services.

She created “Make Your Magic Visible” not just as a marketing professional, but as someone who’s lived this journey—combining her passion for poetry, somatic therapy, and personal development into a brand that makes her a niche of one.

Her core belief? You don’t have to pick a lane. You just need to find your through-line.

Kell Bauer is a brand strategist, web designer, and the founder of Fem Flow, an empowering movement class that blends yoga, dance, and breathwork. She started her first business—Offbeat Yoga Studio—at age 23. Since then, her mission has been to h... Show more

Jackson Bostian

Jackson Bostian

Jackson Bostian is an Assistant Professor of User Experience Design at William Peace University, where he teaches both UX and game development and serves as co-chair of the university's AI Task Force. His background focuses heavily on designing and developing for XR technologies and immersive spaces, with a concentration on embodiment, interaction philosophy, and game UX. Jackson spends his spare time reading, cooking, and wondering why people keep walking away when he starts talking about design systems.

Jackson Bostian is an Assistant Professor of User Experience Design at William Peace University, where he teaches both UX and game development and serves as co-chair of the university's AI Task Force. His background focuses heavily on designing and d... Show more

Agustín Ruiz

Agustín Ruiz

Diseñador de producto. Actualmente DesignOps lead en Brave.

Diseñador de producto. Actualmente DesignOps lead en Brave. Show more

Maïwenn Tournellec

Maïwenn Tournellec

✔️ Consultante opérationnelle en développement BtoB
✔️ Ex-déléguée générale de la FePSeM (ex SEO Camp)
✔️ Diplômée en marketing, vente BtoB & design (produit, graphique & espace)
✔️ +20 ans d’expérience dans des univers techniques, industriels & créatifs
✔️ Une expérience reconnue en management de projet dans la communication BtoB et le développement commercial
✔️ Fondatrice de www.missBreizh.com

✔️ Consultante opérationnelle en développement BtoB ✔️ Ex-déléguée générale de la FePSeM (ex SEO Camp) ✔️ Diplômée en marketing, vente BtoB & design (produit, graphique & espace) ✔️ +20 ans d’expérience dans des univers techniques, industriels & c... Show more

Ertan Iliyaz

Ertan Iliyaz

Born and living in Prishtina, Kosovo.
►► As an IT sector, Degree in Computer Technologies and Programming and have experience & working in small, average, and big-size companies for over ten (10) years in Information Technology and Services. Based on my experience of over 10 years working in the banking sector as positions System administrator and senior IT auditor and 3 years in the Education/health sector as Head of IT.

►► Also Developed, Desing, and Supported cybersecurity foundation concepts which cover footprinting, scanning network, enumeration, vulnerability Analysis, Linux/Win Server System findings, Cloud configuration and security (Gsuite - Office 365 implementation), Web Servers / Linux configuration ;

Specialties: Competitive analysis,
Cyber Security, IT Governance, Cobit 2019, Risk Assessment, Cloud and Open Source, Linux technologies

Born and living in Prishtina, Kosovo. ►► As an IT sector, Degree in Computer Technologies and Programming and have experience & working in small, average, and big-size companies for over ten (10) years in Information Technology and Services. Based o... Show more

Gyan Lakhwani

Gyan Lakhwani

Gyan Lakhwani is a designer and a teller of tall tales. Formerly at Microsoft, he now co-runs Public Knowledge Studio where his work blends strategy, code, interfaces, and just the right amount of heresy. He is also visiting faculty at the Department of Design, DTU, where his recent areas of work are Data Visualization and New Media.

Gyan Lakhwani is a designer and a teller of tall tales. Formerly at Microsoft, he now co-runs Public Knowledge Studio where his work blends strategy, code, interfaces, and just the right amount of heresy. He is also visiting faculty at the Department... Show more

Romain Fenouil

Romain Fenouil

"Quand tu fais appel à un zèbre, tu lui demandes pas d'enlever ses rayures !"
Ludo (Gilles Lellouche) dans Ma vie en l'air - Rémi Bezançon - 2005

Depuis 10 ans maintenant j'aime bien gratter et provoquer partout où je passe, pour comprendre comment fonctionnent les choses (organisations, interactions humaines, business model, ...) et pourquoi on ne ferait pas autrement.

Aimant toucher à tout j'interviens au sein de plusieurs collectifs, dans plusieurs domaines, pour arriver à mes fins : imaginer et se projeter dans le futur, repenser les organisations et les manières de travailler, interroger le positionnement et la valeur des offres (produits et services), travailler la prise de parole et la mise en récit.

J'aime beaucoup Gaston Lagaffe, les Casseurs Flowters, les joggings et les casquettes. Et les Dinosaurus aussi.

"Quand tu fais appel à un zèbre, tu lui demandes pas d'enlever ses rayures !" Ludo (Gilles Lellouche) dans Ma vie en l'air - Rémi Bezançon - 2005 Depuis 10 ans maintenant j'aime bien gratter et provoquer partout où je passe, pour comprendre comme... Show more

Miroslav Naskov

Miroslav Naskov

Miroslav is an architectural designer, visionary, founder of Mind Design, and Co-Founder of Dom World.
He pursued his Master of Architecture at the Architectural Association, London.
With a computational design background and specialization in Sustainable Pure Design with elements of surprise, he believes that using cutting-edge technology and collaborative thinking is the right approach to solving problems and finding design opportunities.

Miroslav is an architectural designer, visionary, founder of Mind Design, and Co-Founder of Dom World. He pursued his Master of Architecture at the Architectural Association, London. With a computational design background and specialization in Sust... Show more

Gilberto Balderas

Gilberto Balderas

Innovative leader in AI-driven creative workflows, Gilberto Balderas merges technical expertise with artistic vision. As Head of AI R&D at Cadis AI, he architects generative pipelines for studios and brands. He collaborates with USC’s Entertainment Technology Center as a ComfyUI specialist, designing production-ready AI systems for film. Head of Mexico’s GenAI Collective, he bridges global AI innovation with Latin American talent. Previously, he pioneered AI-assisted virtual production at Julio Verne Studios and optimized localization workflows with TTS/AI dubbing.

Innovative leader in AI-driven creative workflows, Gilberto Balderas merges technical expertise with artistic vision. As Head of AI R&D at Cadis AI, he architects generative pipelines for studios and brands. He collaborates with USC’s Entertainment T... Show more

Fireball Figurines

Fireball Figurines

Forever DM, 18th level Party Cleric, Diablo II enthusiast, supernerd, Pokemon master.

Forever DM, 18th level Party Cleric, Diablo II enthusiast, supernerd, Pokemon master. Show more

Daniel Martinovic

Daniel Martinovic

Daniel is an event organizer and game enthusiast with a passion for creating immersive geek-themed quizzes, board game tournaments, and trading card game competitions including Disney Lorcana, Pokémon TCG, and more. With years of experience in project management, crowdfunding, and public speaking, Daniel brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and community energy to every event — from intimate game nights to large-scale competitions and nerdy pub quizzes.

The events Daniel organizes are open to everyone, with a focus on creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where geek culture becomes a platform for connection, creativity, and belonging. With a background in human rights work, Daniel approaches every gathering not just as entertainment, but as an opportunity to build empathy and shared joy.

Daniel is an event organizer and game enthusiast with a passion for creating immersive geek-themed quizzes, board game tournaments, and trading card game competitions including Disney Lorcana, Pokémon TCG, and more. With years of experience in projec... Show more

Kunal Arora

Kunal Arora

Designer and Entrepreneur

Designer and Entrepreneur Show more

Muizat Akinbani

Muizat Akinbani

I am a Product designer with over 4 years of work experience. I build aesthetically pleasing and functional products.

I am a Product designer with over 4 years of work experience. I build aesthetically pleasing and functional products. Show more

Victory Aghazie

Victory Aghazie

Victory Aghazie is a multidisciplinary designer with deep expertise in Product, Brand, and System Design. For over six years, I’ve collaborated with early-stage startups and growth-driven teams to design MVPs and shape experiments. My work spans industries like web3, real estate, wellness, and more, at companies like Andela and The Nigeria High Commission, United Kingdom. Etc.

I am developing an AI-powered tooling system designed to reduce the gap between design and code. The goal is to bring designers and developers closer together; not just in workflow, but in shared languages.

Victory Aghazie is a multidisciplinary designer with deep expertise in Product, Brand, and System Design. For over six years, I’ve collaborated with early-stage startups and growth-driven teams to design MVPs and shape experiments. My work spans indu... Show more

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