Master Stylist Corey Paul is bringing a fresh and innovative influence to the industry! With many awards and accolades, he exemplifies exceptional creative vision and technical talent.
Corey Paul has showcased his exclusive color techniques internationally and nationally as a lead educator and product ambassador. An innovator within his craft, he has successfully launched an online educational academy.
As the owner and Master Stylist at Corey Paul's Hair Studio in Winston-Salem, NC, Corey specializes in cutting-edge color and styles.

Master Stylist Corey Paul is bringing a fresh and innovative influence to the industry! With many awards and accolades, he exemplifies exceptional creative vision and technical talent. Corey Paul has showcased his exclusive color techniques internat... Show more

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping with logistics and creating the content of the event. For each year she invites 80 leading speakers from the Tech industry from around the world to come to the Baltics for this 5-day event.
The success of her leadership is seen through the results of the event which every year attracts more than 1400 software developers, with the same participants returning every year as the event grows.
Outside of the workplace, Neringa is involved with initiatives like Women Go Tech where she mentors young women, providing them with advice and direction for their careers in the tech sector.
She is the founder and manager of FIX.Events which runs meetings, training, conferences, private and public events for private & corporate clients.
During her university studies, she was simultaneous working as a Telemarketing sales representative. In just 2 years (2009), she was promoted on the basis of good results to become the Sales team lead at Lintel. At the age of 22, she was responsible for over 100 telemarketing sales managers. Her responsibilities included – hiring staff, training staff, coaching, organizing work across the wider team and implementing company sales strategies.
At AB TEO (now Telia), she initiated, formed and managed a team that is composed of both technical- and sales-personnel to boost sales in line with the company’s sales strategy. Her responsibilities included human resource management – hiring staff, training, coaching, organizing teamwork and working with sales strategies.
During the time she was working at AB TEO, she also published her Master thesis on an HR Topic: "Coaching for the Development of Organizational Personnel (Case of an X Organization, Lithuania)"; 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION REFORM AND MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION (ERMI 2012), VOL 1 Pages: 54-60 Published: 2013; Conference: International, Conference on Education Reform and Management Innovation (ERMI 2012) Location: Shenzhen, PEOPLES R CHINA Date: DEC 04-05, 2012.

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping ... Show more

Shawnta` Hooks is a Keynote Speaker and CEO of Mindful Culture Creators™. MCC's mission is to make work more human and present by bringing innovative, culturally connected mindfulness programs to people of color, women, and other underserved communities. She fuses her 20-year career in corporate strategy, technology, and risk management with her passion for music (specifically hip hop) to teach a new brand of relatable mindfulness.

Shawnta` Hooks is a Keynote Speaker and CEO of Mindful Culture Creators™. MCC's mission is to make work more human and present by bringing innovative, culturally connected mindfulness programs to people of color, women, and other underserved communit... Show more

Hipster-friendly alcohol aficionado. Avid twitter lover. Explorer. Hardcore coffee buff.

Hipster-friendly alcohol aficionado. Avid twitter lover. Explorer. Hardcore coffee buff. Show more

Dr Andrew Hodges (he/they) is a fiction editor who specializes in speculative and literary fiction. Their expertise is in worldbuilding and cultural considerations when crafting setting in stories.

Andrew lived and worked in Croatia from 2008–2018 as a cultural anthropologist. In 2019 they moved to Scotland and set up a fiction editing business. They copyedit young adult fiction for Penguin Young Readers USA and offer developmental and line editing to authors seeking a publisher or preparing to self-publish. Besides editing, they have published a non-fiction book on football fan politics and activism in Croatia and are currently revising a YA speculative novel. Andrew is an advanced professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, and a member of the Society of Authors.

Dr Andrew Hodges (he/they) is a fiction editor who specializes in speculative and literary fiction. Their expertise is in worldbuilding and cultural considerations when crafting setting in stories. Andrew lived and worked in Croatia from 2008–2018... Show more

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Marius is a product designer with a passion for the connection between people and digital interfaces. What he finds most rewarding about his work is the ability to shape how people interact with the products he designs.

Beyond interaction design, he enjoys exploring and expanding his skills in graphic and motion design.

He's also a content creator for Sherpa Community, an Italian community dedicated to UX/UI designers.

Marius is a product designer with a passion for the connection between people and digital interfaces. What he finds most rewarding about his work is the ability to shape how people interact with the products he designs. Beyond interaction design, ... Show more

Lehigh University, Assistant Professor, Department of Religion, Culture & Society

Lehigh University, Assistant Professor, Department of Religion, Culture & Society Show more

Maxwell, known around the world as the Blind BLogger, transformed himself from a blind failed carnival owner to a respected amusement equipment broker. In the beginning he had to learn so many things including teaching himself to hand code HTML. People were impressed, and asked him to share more about being a blind entrepreneur. He started a second site as The Blind Blogger a nickname people had been using on Linked In. Since then he has written four books, wo of which are award winners. He has traveled the country solo and sung & spoken in front of national conferences. He has been on over 400 podcasts, taught people how to be great interview guests, booked people on shows, and eventually started his own podcast called What's Your Excuse. He recently started the WYE network to help other people with disabilities start new podcasts or grow existing audiences. He believes it's easier for him to answer an awkward question than to make you guess. So, if you have any question for him at all, please just ask.

Maxwell, known around the world as the Blind BLogger, transformed himself from a blind failed carnival owner to a respected amusement equipment broker. In the beginning he had to learn so many things including teaching himself to hand code HTML. Peop... Show more

Founder of Digital Couture Summit, the first luxury digital fashion event at MFW since 2023, and a digital fashion advisor with SEAMM, DRESSX, House of QOA under portfolio. Covering fashion space in Forbes, Cointelegraph and Rug Radio.

Founder of Digital Couture Summit, the first luxury digital fashion event at MFW since 2023, and a digital fashion advisor with SEAMM, DRESSX, House of QOA under portfolio. Covering fashion space in Forbes, Cointelegraph and Rug Radio. Show more

Creative workshop facilitator with experience working with children. Workshops blend art, storytelling, and hands-on activities to inspire creativity and imagination in young minds. Engaging and nurturing approach creates a safe and fun environment where children can explore their artistic potential, develop new skills, and build confidence.

Creative workshop facilitator with experience working with children. Workshops blend art, storytelling, and hands-on activities to inspire creativity and imagination in young minds. Engaging and nurturing approach creates a safe and fun environment w... Show more

Natalie Spevak is a mom, musician, administrator and passionate about creating safe and high-achieving spaces for students and staff. Currently she serves as Assistant Principal at Santa Barbara High School and has also served at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and was both a teacher and administrator at the innovative DATA Middle School in Ventura, CA. Before her decade in school site administration she was a successful band, orchestra and mariachi teacher in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Natalie Spevak is a mom, musician, administrator and passionate about creating safe and high-achieving spaces for students and staff. Currently she serves as Assistant Principal at Santa Barbara High School and has also served at the Los Angeles Coun... Show more

Hey I'm Jonny Seymour, I've worked as a CMO in the NFT/Crypto space for two years and previously worked in advertising for 13 years. I am very passionate about where the space is heading and keeping up to date with the latest updates. I enjoy speculating on what the future holds and where we are heading.

Hey I'm Jonny Seymour, I've worked as a CMO in the NFT/Crypto space for two years and previously worked in advertising for 13 years. I am very passionate about where the space is heading and keeping up to date with the latest updates. I enjoy specula... Show more

Marquita is an international educator and platform artist who loves sharing information with all beauty professional she is an 2 time bronner brother award recipient. Marquita is on the cutting.

Marquita is an international educator and platform artist who loves sharing information with all beauty professional she is an 2 time bronner brother award recipient. Marquita is on the cutting. Show more

Kristen Bradley is a prominent figure in the luxury event planning sector, where she combines her financial acumen with a discerning eye for design to craft memorable, upscale events. In addition to her role as a premier event planner, she operates The Chic Maven. This YouTube channel caters to high-end fashion enthusiasts and provides tips on sophisticated styling. A central theme in her career and personal philosophy is the paramount importance of valuing time, which she regards as the most critical asset and frequently discusses in her public engagements.

Her current professional responsibilities are expansive and varied. In 2021, she launched The Chic Maven on YouTube and social media, rapidly becoming a respected authority in luxury fashion advice. She also runs Panache Style, a floral and event design business based in Miami, Florida. This enterprise delivers opulent event experiences to a global clientele, offering elaborate floral arrangements, complete event décor, and specialized installations tailored to each season.

Kristen Bradley's entry into the worlds of fashion and event planning began during her teenage years in retail, providing her with a solid foundation to inform her later professional pursuits. Her early career trajectory saw her moving from an initial position at Forever 21 to luxury fashion roles at Neiman Marcus, where she was exposed to elite brands such as Chanel, Giorgio Armani, and Yves Saint Laurent. Her profound appreciation for Yves Saint Laurent eventually inspired her to fully transition into event planning, enabling her to merge her love for fashion with her talent for creating visually stunning events.

On The Chic Maven, Bradley uses her platform to share valuable insights into making smart investments in luxury fashion, styling elegant outfits, and maintaining impeccable grooming standards. She stresses the significance of essential fashion elements like quality, fit, and tailoring—principles she considers crucial for anyone aspiring to achieve an elegant and enduring style. Her ability to convey these concepts with clarity and charm is enhanced by her experience in pageantry, which sharpened her public speaking and presentation skills.

Her meticulous attention to detail is evident in her event planning business, particularly her floral and décor design approach. Her passion for this aspect of event planning was ignited while she helped decorate for a friend's wedding, leading her to explore more sophisticated design concepts and arrangements. Initially focused on weddings, Panache Style has evolved to prioritize corporate events, serving renowned clients like Samsung and Capital One and managing significant setups for events like the Super Bowl in Miami in 2020.

Managing the intricate dynamics of the event industry requires her to excel in coordinating complex logistics, reconciling client expectations with vendor services, and leading a diverse workforce. She frequently speaks about the importance of perseverance and determination in pursuing professional goals, highlighting the need to navigate challenges with resilience.

She earned her degree in finance from the University of Houston, where she also engaged in the highly competitive Texas pageant circuit, further honing her competitive edge and personal presentation skills. Her professional achievements are substantial, with The Chic Maven quickly establishing a significant online following after its launch as a website in 2020 and subsequent expansion into a YouTube channel in 2021. Additionally, her company, Panache Style, has garnered multiple industry accolades, including The Knot and Wedding Wire recognition.

Despite the demanding nature of her roles, Kristen Bradley considers her YouTube channel, with over 60,000 subscribers, an integral component of her career. Through The Chic Maven, she offers guidance and shares her extensive experience in fashion and event planning, helping viewers make informed decisions about their style and investments. Her commitment to building a vibrant community around fashion discussions demonstrates her belief in the transformative power of passion and the effectiveness of seizing every opportunity.

Kristen Bradley is a prominent figure in the luxury event planning sector, where she combines her financial acumen with a discerning eye for design to craft memorable, upscale events. In addition to her role as a premier event planner, she operates T... Show more

Kristen Nealy is a standout entrepreneur in the high-end event planning industry, where her finance background and a keen eye for style converge to create unforgettable events. She specializes in organizing upscale weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, each marked by her distinct sense of elegance. Beyond her role in event planning, she also engages a broader audience through her YouTube channel, The Chic Maven, which focuses on luxury fashion, offering insights into smart purchasing and style maximization.

Her professional approach is deeply rooted in the philosophy that time is the most valuable asset, a principle she embodies and promotes vigorously. This belief led her to initiate The Chic Maven's social media presence and YouTube channel in 2021, taking on the multifaceted role of a digital influencer and entrepreneur. She is the driving force behind Panache Style, a Miami-based firm known for its luxurious floral and event designs. Her company extends its bespoke services across the United States and internationally, ensuring each event is an elevated experience for her clients.

Her journey into fashion and luxury events started in her teens when she worked retail from high school into early adulthood. Beginning her career at Forever 21, she eventually moved to Neiman Marcus, where she was exposed to high-end fashion brands like Chanel, Giorgio Armani, and Yves Saint Laurent—her personal favorites. This early exposure was pivotal, guiding her from retail to finance and, ultimately, to her enterprise in event design.

On her YouTube channel, The Chic Maven, Kristen offers expert advice on sophisticated fashion pairings and strategic luxury investments, drawing on her extensive experience and personal growth through pageants. She emphasizes the importance of impeccable fit and tailoring, empowering viewers to navigate the world of high-end fashion confidently.

Her eye for detail enhances her fashion guidance and defines her event planning. Panache Style initially focused on weddings but has evolved to prioritize corporate clients and select high-end weddings, showcasing her ability to adapt and excel in dynamic environments. Her notable work includes events for prominent companies like Samsung and Capital One and involvement in the floral and décor for Super Bowl events in Miami in 2020.

She encourages those hesitant to pursue their dreams to tackle challenges with determination, advocating for resilience in the face of adversity. A graduate of the University of Houston with a degree in finance, Kristen's accomplishments include establishing a rapidly growing YouTube channel and earning accolades for her business, reinforcing her status as a leader in both the fashion and event planning industries.

Kristen Nealy is a standout entrepreneur in the high-end event planning industry, where her finance background and a keen eye for style converge to create unforgettable events. She specializes in organizing upscale weddings, corporate events, and pri... Show more

Angela Müller-Giannetti war zunächst als Museumspädagogin tätig, bevor sie sich als Kulturplanerin und Grafik-Designerin selbstständig machte. Seit 1999 arbeitet sie bei EUCREA an der Schnitstelle zwischen Inklusion, Kunst und Lobbying.

Angela Müller-Giannetti war zunächst als Museumspädagogin tätig, bevor sie sich als Kulturplanerin und Grafik-Designerin selbstständig machte. Seit 1999 arbeitet sie bei EUCREA an der Schnitstelle zwischen Inklusion, Kunst und Lobbying. Show more

Raised in Idaho and now based in Colorado, Meghan is passionate about creating opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners. As a Community Engagement Officer, Meghan works with entrepreneurs, partners, and community stakeholders to build advance DreamSpring’s mission of financial inclusion. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History and International Relations from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Outside their work supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Colorado, Meghan can be found at the Sie Film Center enjoying films from around the world or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Raised in Idaho and now based in Colorado, Meghan is passionate about creating opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners. As a Community Engagement Officer, Meghan works with entrepreneurs, partners, and community stakehol... Show more

Mr Dhuny is an esteemed academic member of the Department of Creative Arts, Film and Media Technologies (CAFMT) at the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM). He has imparted his knowledge and expertise in various university modules, including Game Development, Video Editing, Creative Design, Multimedia & Applications, Audio-visual Production, Systems Integration and Web Design.
As academic background, Riyad holds a postgraduate degree in Software Engineering and is working towards obtaining his PhD. Before his career in academia, Riyad was the Systems Analyst at UTM, during which he earned several certifications from prominent tech corporations such as Microsoft, Adobe, and Linux. His proficiency in these areas garnered him prestigious titles like Microsoft Certified Trainer and Adobe Certified Instructor. He has, however, an affinity for Linux.
Venturing into the realm of research, Riyad undertook a Research Training Fellowship at India's renowned Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). This experience significantly influenced his professional focus, shifting from pursuing certifications to concentrating on academic publishing.
Riyad warmly welcomes intellectual discussions and is eager to expand his professional network. He seeks potential collaborations to bridge the gap between industry and academia and is enthusiastic about exploring opportunities with research funding agencies. Encouraging connection and communication, Riyad invites the reader to reach out to him with any inquiries, prospective partnerships, or exchange ideas.

Mr Dhuny is an esteemed academic member of the Department of Creative Arts, Film and Media Technologies (CAFMT) at the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM). He has imparted his knowledge and expertise in various university modules, including Gam... Show more

Stephanie is a Program Manager for Developer Experiences on Microsoft Edge who comes from a background in web and user interface design as well as front-end development. She's worked on developer tooling in the browser as well as the open source project, webhint.io and is currently leading the Web We Want initiative, a cross browser and cross-company initiative to identify developer needs and bring those changes to the web platform. When not on the web, she can be found mountain biking in the forests of the Pacific Northwest or the Arizona desert and is usually always plotting her next visit to Scotland.

Stephanie is a Program Manager for Developer Experiences on Microsoft Edge who comes from a background in web and user interface design as well as front-end development. She's worked on developer tooling in the browser as well as the open source proj... Show more

Split Ends ( Style Network/Bravo)
Dr. Jennices, PhD was one of the leading cast members playing herself as a “celebrity weavologist” on the hit syndicated show “SPLIT ENDS” ( STYLE NETWORK/ BRAVO). The show is currently showing on LESURE NETWORK.
https://youtu.be/Qzw1Lf0sKf0?si=2pEqEqPc91eHKpkS

HAIR-ON ( STAGE PLAY)
Dr. Jennices, PhD partnered with Tony Faine ( Black Wall Street) and produced the hit stage play “ HAIR-ON” featuring the international recording Artist “ Cherrelle”, Mariah Lynn ( Love and Hip-Hop-VH1) and Dutches ( Black ink - VH1). Not only was Dr. Jennices, PhD was instrumental in putting the production together, she was a leading lady bringing the character “RONA” to life, featuring her hit single “Disco Ball” and being the key hair & Mua of the production.

Split Ends ( Style Network/Bravo) Dr. Jennices, PhD was one of the leading cast members playing herself as a “celebrity weavologist” on the hit syndicated show “SPLIT ENDS” ( STYLE NETWORK/ BRAVO). The show is currently showing on LESURE NETWORK. ... Show more

Sarah Endline is an Executive Fellow & Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at the Harvard Innovation Lab & Harvard Business School. Sarah is a serial founder especially focused on consumer innovation, impact, digital art & collectibles. Sarah was launching products at Yahoo! during Web 1 in Silicon Valley & uses the past to predict the future.

Sarah is now incubating Sazzy out of her post at Harvard. Sazzy is the Etsy of digital collectibles – a shopping emporium going after the $200 billion dollar plus self-expression market for women.

Sarah last built and sold sweetriot in NYC - a Certified B Corps, Fair Trade, Organic, & Inc. 500/5000 company. Sarah’s creations have been covered by The Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Forbes, & Fortune. sweetriot was a Whole Foods partner for over 10 years.

Sarah is an entrepreneurship speaker for US Embassies worldwide and a scholarship funded Harvard MBA, Michigan BBA, public school graduate from a small farm town in Michigan. Sarah builds sweet movements to fix the world and Sazzy is the next one!

Sarah Endline is an Executive Fellow & Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at the Harvard Innovation Lab & Harvard Business School. Sarah is a serial founder especially focused on consumer innovation, impact, digital art & collectibles. Sarah was launch... Show more

Matt Schnittker works as a Technology Manager at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He has been credited on several Disney animation films from Dinosaur (2000) to Wish (2023). His latest passion is 1800’s technologies and publicly performs Magic Lantern shows as well as running an 1800’s Tintype Studio.

Matt Schnittker works as a Technology Manager at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He has been credited on several Disney animation films from Dinosaur (2000) to Wish (2023). His latest passion is 1800’s technologies and publicly performs Magic Lanter... Show more

Chenlu is a full-stack product designer proficient in crafting solutions for enterprise and customer facing products. With design experiences at industry leading companies including Google Ads, YouTube, and TikTok, her work has impacted billions of users. Besides, Chenlu is passionate about accessibility design and delves into tangible interfaces/inclusive design through her career journey. Previous to that, Chenlu got her master degree from Harvard.

Chenlu is a full-stack product designer proficient in crafting solutions for enterprise and customer facing products. With design experiences at industry leading companies including Google Ads, YouTube, and TikTok, her work has impacted billions of u... Show more

Fatima Ummi Abdulkadir is a full-stack product designer who leans more toward research, growth design, and product management. She finds data fascinating and works at the intersection of product and business impact (design-driven growth), combining excellent user experience with winning business results.

She's exploring UXD for Web3 and currently building dApps for Web3D Media.

Fatima Ummi Abdulkadir is a full-stack product designer who leans more toward research, growth design, and product management. She finds data fascinating and works at the intersection of product and business impact (design-driven growth), combining e... Show more

Blain has 25+ years of experience in contemporary art, starting in the bricks and mortar gallery world before setting up Sedition, the original platform for digital art.

Blain has 25+ years of experience in contemporary art, starting in the bricks and mortar gallery world before setting up Sedition, the original platform for digital art. Show more

Ashumi S is the Founder and CEO at MAD Global, a Top 100 CreaTech Company in the UK. As a Metaverse Alchemist, she is a multidisciplinary creative, producer and innovator. She is also a panellist, podcast guest, and lecturer on the importance of including gender and diversity when creating new digital realities and translating luxury in the metaverse. MAD XR, part of MAD Global, is an Innovation focused Full Service Creative Production Agency bringing projects to life in the Metaverse (3D, AR, VR, NFT). Clients include Adidas Y3, Cartier, Tory Burch, Boss, Net a Porter, Farfetch, Coty Luxury, Conde Nast, Hearst, Vice Media, Virtue, Sunshine, Havas amongst others.

Ashumi S is the Founder and CEO at MAD Global, a Top 100 CreaTech Company in the UK. As a Metaverse Alchemist, she is a multidisciplinary creative, producer and innovator. She is also a panellist, podcast guest, and lecturer on the importance of incl... Show more

Hailing from the Maldives, Yaamin has been working in multiple fields for the past 10 years, ranging from UIUX Design, motion design & strategic marketing. He is currently working with LottieFiles, a global platform to discover and create animations, collaborate, testing among designers, stakeholders, and developers, as there Global Partnerships lead, working on there education and awareness initiatives across the globe.

In his free time, he works on his own startup called Sparkhub (https://www.sparkhub.mv), a company working on empowering the Maldives startup culture.

Hailing from the Maldives, Yaamin has been working in multiple fields for the past 10 years, ranging from UIUX Design, motion design & strategic marketing. He is currently working with LottieFiles, a global platform to discover and create animations,... Show more

Hello there! I'm Miguel, a skilled web developer known for my passion for crafting user-centric web applications. With extensive experience in front-end technologies like React, Vue.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript, as well as a strong background in back-end development using Ruby on Rails and Node.js. Throughout my career, I've been deeply involved in all aspects of web development, consistently following agile/Scrum methodologies. My primary goal is to consistently deliver exceptional products that prioritize user satisfaction, and having a background as a Product Designer in the past, helps me to bring a keen eye for user-centric design principles and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. I also have past experience on the stages of TDC (The Developers Conference) in Sao Paulo and Florianópolis, and other smaller events in the region I live. I've shown talks on various topics including UX principles, Nielsen heuristics, pair programming, and pair design. Additionally, I actively participated in an internal training program at my company, where I focused on the intersection of code and design. I delved into essential aspects such as accessibility, responsiveness, and UX, along with diving into more technical topics like databases and programming as a whole. Through these experiences, I've honed my communication skills and developed a knack for translating complex concepts into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences.

Hello there! I'm Miguel, a skilled web developer known for my passion for crafting user-centric web applications. With extensive experience in front-end technologies like React, Vue.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript, as well as a strong background in bac... Show more

Eric Theise is an artist & software developer. Through video & performance he reinvigorates perceptual inquiries of structural filmmakers, experimental animators, Light & Space movement, & visual poetry as new possibilities in digital cartography.

Eric Theise is an artist & software developer. Through video & performance he reinvigorates perceptual inquiries of structural filmmakers, experimental animators, Light & Space movement, & visual poetry as new possibilities in digital cartography. Show more