Eszter Hatala is an artist and maker based in County Kildare, Ireland. Passionate about sustainability and creativity, she transforms used coffee pods into unique handmade jewellery, giving everyday waste a beautiful second life. Alongside her upcycling work, Eszter creates commissioned pet and wildlife portraits, combining craftsmanship with a love of art and nature. Through her work, she aims to inspire others to see the creative potential in materials that would otherwise be discarded.

Eszter Hatala is an artist and maker based in County Kildare, Ireland. Passionate about sustainability and creativity, she transforms used coffee pods into unique handmade jewellery, giving everyday waste a beautiful second life. Alongside her upcycl... Show more

I love teaching machines to understand language.
I help them learn to speak, find information in texts, and create sentences.
I also enjoy making music and playing board games.
I’m passionate about platypuses, dinosaurs, and Doctor Who.
I don’t always look up, but when I do, it’s to admire the stars.

I love teaching machines to understand language. I help them learn to speak, find information in texts, and create sentences. I also enjoy making music and playing board games. I’m passionate about platypuses, dinosaurs, and Doctor Who. I don’t a... Show more

Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying that the concepts are integrated. I use Live Online Learning Activities to ensure people get a chance to practice their understanding of the new concepts.

What better way is there to give meaning to what we say than to draw to make our thoughts explicit? When we add visual information to what we’re saying, suddenly our intention becomes much more precise, and we can begin to work on shared understanding. This is why I love bringing people in contact with the power of Visual Thinking, of getting back to our roots and using pen and paper to bring people closer together.

Stories are another option for bringing sensitive topics to the surface, which I recently started to explore through my self-development practice, as well as during numerous Around the world in (less than) 80 days workshops throughout the past years!

Bringing people together is something that lives on through my workshops and training. Whether they take place online or on-premise, I facilitate workshops and learning experiences that focus on high participation, on learning by doing and verifying ... Show more

Sanyukta Adhikary is an award-winning multidisciplinary designer and illustrator working across visual design, branding, typography, motion, 3D, and generative art. Her practice blends cultural references, experimental processes, and conceptual thinking to create work that is both playful and precise. She has worked with brands and platforms such as Urban Monkey and MTV India, and has contributed to projects including SHASN: The Board Game and the TIFF-winning documentary While We Watched.

She has served as Creative Director for NH7 Weekender and an in-house Creative Director for The Kapda Project, shaping distinct visual identities and experiences. Her rebrand for Air India Express earned her the Kyoorius Young Blood Award in Graphic & Communication Design. Through her work, Sanyukta explores how design can move beyond aesthetics to create meaning, emotion, and cultural resonance.

Sanyukta Adhikary is an award-winning multidisciplinary designer and illustrator working across visual design, branding, typography, motion, 3D, and generative art. Her practice blends cultural references, experimental processes, and conceptual think... Show more

I'm Marco, a fantasy cartographer who works for wizards of the coast, critical role, darrington press and cosmere rpg. I love detailed and colorful maps where you can get lost into!

I'm Marco, a fantasy cartographer who works for wizards of the coast, critical role, darrington press and cosmere rpg. I love detailed and colorful maps where you can get lost into! Show more

Dr. Luisa Ortiz Pérez Leads MDrnet.org and is the Executive Director of Vita-Activa.Org, a helpline for online violence and trauma. A creative strategist with over 20 years of experience in mental health, digital rights, and care in media. Author of "A Human Condition, a play about journalism" and a 2023 Journalist JSK Fellow at Stanford University. She blossoms when working in inclusive, high-impact global initiatives at the intersection of media, design, and the arts.

Dr. Luisa Ortiz Pérez Leads MDrnet.org and is the Executive Director of Vita-Activa.Org, a helpline for online violence and trauma. A creative strategist with over 20 years of experience in mental health, digital rights, and care in media. Author of ... Show more

Dakota Fabro (they/them) is an interdisciplinary builder working at the intersection of human-AI partnership, creative practice, and professional development. They developed the Orchestra Model and the rp-why assessment framework — a Goose skill that measures AI collaboration maturity across three dimensions. Their work focuses on how humans and AI create together, not just faster, but more deeply. Dakota holds a B.A. in Psychology, M.Th in Ethics, and an M.Ed.

Dakota Fabro (they/them) is an interdisciplinary builder working at the intersection of human-AI partnership, creative practice, and professional development. They developed the Orchestra Model and the rp-why assessment framework — a Goose skill that... Show more

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United States, and taught at Stevens Institute of Technology and the Illinois Institute of Art. He currently opines on technology in the public interest at Beyond the Frame and applies those ideas as the CTO of Yorba.

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United... Show more

Sanchi Bhardwaj is a Strategic Designer and Design Advisor working at the intersection of governance, public systems, and social innovation. Currently Research & Strategy Lead and Founding Partner at Crossed Design, she has spent 13 years working across the Global South and APAC, advising governments, international development agencies, and multilateral organisations on embedding human-centered design into policy, programs, and institutional thinking. A postgraduate in Strategic Design Management from NID, Sanchi brings a rare combination of design research, systems thinking, and strategic communication to some of the most complex development challenges of our time.
Her work spans behaviour change, sustainability, and social impact — often in contexts where design has never had a seat at the table. She has worked in senior advisory and leadership capacities with organisations such as GIZ, British Council, and Adobe, shaping how design thinking is applied to governance and development at scale. Known for translating complex, multi-stakeholder realities into clear strategic frameworks, she works closely with policy makers, educators, and community leaders to ensure that interventions are not just well-designed but genuinely inclusive. A committed advocate for design-led governance, Sanchi continues to push for design to move from the margins of public systems to the center of decision-making across India and beyond.

Sanchi Bhardwaj is a Strategic Designer and Design Advisor working at the intersection of governance, public systems, and social innovation. Currently Research & Strategy Lead and Founding Partner at Crossed Design, she has spent 13 years working acr... Show more

Dani has worked on features in NYC, signed the executive production of +300 projects from institutional to feature films, was a partner in an independent production company and general manager of the art department at Globo, leading a team of +500 people. Seeking for innovation in creative projects, she specialized in DT, Lean and Agile. In 2020, with Leo Edde, Dani launched the Audiovisual Transformation and translated the Lean management philosophy, agile practices and DT into "creativeness", creating the Agile Audiovisual method. With mentorships, courses with Sebrae Rio de Janeiro and Maranhão and Transformation courses, she has trained +100 audiovisual creators and producers throughout Brazil.

Dani has worked on features in NYC, signed the executive production of +300 projects from institutional to feature films, was a partner in an independent production company and general manager of the art department at Globo, leading a team of +500 p... Show more

Lupe is an Elite Software Engineer at Spartans Team at Microsoft focused on web experiences projects. Before Microsoft she was working as a Lead Front End coach at Laboratoria (an Startup in Latin America)

She is also an Aymara Indigenous Software Engineer that constantly researches that place where art meets technology. She tries to reach this goal through the development of open-source projects and performances (those involve body movement, dance, theater, and new technologies).

Lupe is an Elite Software Engineer at Spartans Team at Microsoft focused on web experiences projects. Before Microsoft she was working as a Lead Front End coach at Laboratoria (an Startup in Latin America) She is also an Aymara Indigenous Software... Show more

Eugene Willis Jr. is an Application Analyst, Red Hat Systems Administrator, and Helpdesk professional who built his career in tech from the ground up. Starting without a formal background, he worked his way from support roles into managing Red Hat systems and higher education applications. With degrees in Business and Marketing, Eugene blends technical expertise with creative strategy to solve real-world problems. Outside of tech, he’s a touring emcee and author who enjoys mentoring others and helping them carve out their own path forward.

Eugene Willis Jr. is an Application Analyst, Red Hat Systems Administrator, and Helpdesk professional who built his career in tech from the ground up. Starting without a formal background, he worked his way from support roles into managing Red Hat sy... Show more

Ms Dina O. Nasr is an Early Years Educator, children’s author, and founder of Edukidzz, with over 15 years of experience across the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Holding a PGCE from the University of Sunderland and a strong foundation in child psychology, she is passionate about play-based learning, emotional literacy, and using storytelling to support well-rounded development across all areas of learning.
Inspired by her own parenting journey and her experience teaching over 500 children in three different countries, she translates real-life challenges into meaningful, practical educational tools for families and educators. Her published works include Spark the Sparkly Dragon, a heartwarming tale about honesty, kindness, creating a circle of trust amongst family members and emotional expression, and her latest release, Billy Bear’s Brown Hair - a gentle, empowering story that encourages self-acceptance, self-love, confidence and true friendship in young readers.
Through her interactive programs, read-aloud events, and growing social media presence, she continues to create content and experiences that are curated for early childhood development and connection – one child, one story, and one spark at a time.

Ms Dina O. Nasr is an Early Years Educator, children’s author, and founder of Edukidzz, with over 15 years of experience across the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Holding a PGCE from the University of Sunderland and a strong foundation in child psycho... Show more

Sohrab Mostaghim is a Product and Serious Game Designer and the founder of the Berlin-based studio GameIsSerious.co. With over a decade of experience, he has published 5 physical board games and designed over 60 serious games focused on behavioral change and ROI as the CEO and Lead Game Designer at Farbood.games. Previously serving as CPO for the AI-training startup WiseWorld, Sohrab specialized as an "AI NPC Psychologist," designing complex behavioral architectures. Today, his work bridges game mechanics and enterprise software through B2B platforms like DealIQ (a multi-agent AI simulator) and Meteorite (a knowledge management game).

Sohrab Mostaghim is a Product and Serious Game Designer and the founder of the Berlin-based studio GameIsSerious.co. With over a decade of experience, he has published 5 physical board games and designed over 60 serious games focused on behavioral ch... Show more

Christopher Burpee is the Director of Student Centers at University of Chicago. Chris previously worked at both Northwestern University and Northeastern Illinois University. Chris served on the Conference Program Team for the 2022 Annual Conference in Chicago. He has a Masters in Higher Education Administration and Policy from Northwestern University, and a BFA from DePaul University.

Christopher Burpee is the Director of Student Centers at University of Chicago. Chris previously worked at both Northwestern University and Northeastern Illinois University. Chris served on the Conference Program Team for the 2022 Annual Conference... Show more

Lee Silber is the award-winning author who turns his best selling books into fun and interactive presentations that make people think, laugh, learn, and interact. For more about Lee go: www.leesilber.com

Lee Silber is the award-winning author who turns his best selling books into fun and interactive presentations that make people think, laugh, learn, and interact. For more about Lee go: www.leesilber.com Show more

Marius Hanl works as a fullstack developer and architect with Java/JavaFX and Web technologies.
He is also an Open-Source Contributor to several projects such as JavaFX, Godot, as well as his own Godot Plugin Script-IDE.

In addition to his open source contributions, he is also organizing the Global Game Jam every year in Braunschweig. He is very interested in Game development in his free time.

Marius Hanl works as a fullstack developer and architect with Java/JavaFX and Web technologies. He is also an Open-Source Contributor to several projects such as JavaFX, Godot, as well as his own Godot Plugin Script-IDE. In addition to his open ... Show more

Profesor povijesti i kroatistike, doktor etnologije i antropologije, poslijediplomski student predmoderne povijesti; urednik udžbeničkih i izvanudžbeničkih povijesnih izdanja 12 godina u renomiranoj izdavačkoj kući Školska knjiga d. d. Od 2009. do 2012. tajnik jedne od najstarijih hrvatskih udruga za oživljenu povijest Red srebrnog zmaja iz Zagreba; od 2012. do danas suosnivač i predsjednik udruge za antičku, srednjovjekovnu i ranonovovjekovnu europsku i hrvatsku oživljenu povijest i kulturu Red Čuvara grada Zagreba. Organizator i art-direktor festivala oživljene povijesti ZmaJurjevo 2016. – 2018., Suorganizator i art-direktor festivala oživljene povijesti Viteški turnir Franje Tahyja pod starim gradom Susedgradom od 2010. do 2020. godine. Autor i voditelj projekta Povijest u slikama 2018. i 2020. godine u suradnji sa Školskom knjigom, 16 hrvatskih škola pod pokroviteljstvom Ministarstva znanosti i obrazovanja RH. Autor i voditelj projekata rimske medicine, rimskog govorništva i srednjovjekovne kuhinje. Stručnjak za oživljenu povijest u teoriji i praksi te autor znanstvenih i stručnih radova na tu temu te predavanja i edukacija o metodama oživljene povijesti u nastavi povijesti za brojne hrvatske učitelje i nastavnike predmeta povijesti u osnovnim i srednjim školama. Suradnik brojnih obrazovnih ustanova, muzeja, turističkih zajednica, festivala, televizijskih i filmskih produkcija.

Profesor povijesti i kroatistike, doktor etnologije i antropologije, poslijediplomski student predmoderne povijesti; urednik udžbeničkih i izvanudžbeničkih povijesnih izdanja 12 godina u renomiranoj izdavačkoj kući Školska knjiga d. d. Od 2009. do 20... Show more

Nahiara Sofía Dumon 18 años, Argentina nacida en Paraná, Entre Ríos. Concurre a la universidad UNL, estudia bioquímica, fue al colegio La Salle, con orientación naturales.
Amante de la ciencia, tecnología, de estudiar, descubrir cosas nuevas.
Participó en un taller de escritura en la biblioteca popular de Paraná, olimpiadas de matemáticas (durante 5 años), de mateclubes, la ONU, en coro en la escuela coral número 1 Mario Monti , en inglés (durante 9 años), lee cuentos propios y de otros autores, concurrió a la escuela de arte (desde los 5 años hasta los 14) sin embargo aún sigue realizando talleres de todo tipo de arte y es autodidacta en pintura con acuarelas.
A logrado llegar a los nacionales de matemáticas con literatura, al zonal de olimpiadas de matemáticas y pasar un año libre de secundaria.

Nahiara Sofía Dumon 18 años, Argentina nacida en Paraná, Entre Ríos. Concurre a la universidad UNL, estudia bioquímica, fue al colegio La Salle, con orientación naturales. Amante de la ciencia, tecnología, de estudiar, descubrir cosas nuevas. Parti... Show more

Greg Magarshak is the founder of Safebox and Safebots AI, building AI infrastructure with provable security properties for people and organizations. He entered college at 14, holds an M.S. in Mathematics from NYU Courant, and lectures on AI at IE University NYC. He is also a concert pianist who has performed at Carnegie Hall. His apps have attracted millions of users in over 100 countries, running on open-source infrastructure he built that helps organizations run self-sovereign software.

Greg Magarshak is the founder of Safebox and Safebots AI, building AI infrastructure with provable security properties for people and organizations. He entered college at 14, holds an M.S. in Mathematics from NYU Courant, and lectures on AI at IE Uni... Show more

Stefan Göllner ist Innovationsmanager für Future Skills und KI beim Stifterband. Ein Schwerpunkt seiner Arbeit liegt seit 2020 auf Initiativen zur community-orientierten Weiterentwicklung des KI-Campus – die Lernplattform für Künstliche Intelligenz. Er entwickelt innovative Lernformate und engagiert sich für die partizipative Weiterentwicklung der Lernplattform und den Aufbau eines überregionalen Lern-Ökosystems in den KI-Campus HUBs. Seit 2025 koordiniert er die Taskforce »KI in der Hochschullehre« im Rahmen der Allianz für Future Skills.

Stefan Göllner ist Innovationsmanager für Future Skills und KI beim Stifterband. Ein Schwerpunkt seiner Arbeit liegt seit 2020 auf Initiativen zur community-orientierten Weiterentwicklung des KI-Campus – die Lernplattform für Künstliche Intelligenz. ... Show more

Swarnima is a Product Designer with 5+ years of experience designing consumer products across ecommerce and insurtech. She spent nearly 4 years at Meesho building experiences for Bharat users at scale, and is currently working at Ethos Life.

Beyond product design, she actively contributes to the design community through mentorship, speaker sessions, whiteboarding workshops, and portfolio guidance for aspiring designers. Her areas of interest include AI in product experiences, user psychology, growth design, and building intuitive systems for large-scale users.

She has spoken and mentored across design communities, hackathons, and workshops, often focusing on practical product thinking, real-world design challenges, and navigating careers in design.

Swarnima is a Product Designer with 5+ years of experience designing consumer products across ecommerce and insurtech. She spent nearly 4 years at Meesho building experiences for Bharat users at scale, and is currently working at Ethos Life. Beyon... Show more

I’m Sofiat Nafiu, a dedicated user experience & visual designer with over 5 years of experience in branding and product design.
I'm currently, the Chief Driver & Funding Designer at Moospire, an innovative tool designed to help creatives enhance and streamline their workflow by allowing them to create, curate, & customize moodboad from the web or with AI. Over the years, I have led design initiatives at Moospire and spearheaded design and strategy at Niyo Group as a brand designer, collaborating extensively with marketing, sales, and product teams to unify brand strategies and elevate customer experiences. My freelance work with various brands has further honed my expertise, where I applied advanced design principles and utilized industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to transform complex concepts into user-friendly designs. I'm dedicated to creating accessible, inclusive, and functional designs that enhance usability and engagement.

I'm also passionate about teaching upcoming designers and contributing to their growth, ensuring they understand how design works, user behavior, and the principles that guide good design.

I’m Sofiat Nafiu, a dedicated user experience & visual designer with over 5 years of experience in branding and product design. I'm currently, the Chief Driver & Funding Designer at Moospire, an innovative tool designed to help creatives enhance an... Show more

Omri Marcus is a creative strategist and tech-concept developer with over 25 years of experience creating global television formats for media giants like Viacom and Red Arrow. Currently, he leads the pioneering AI integration programs at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, training producers and screenwriters on multi-agent AI orchestration.

Blending strategic execution with human storytelling, Omri focuses on building agentic workflows that maintain a unique creative edge. As Mike Reiss of The Simpsons noted, he is also "the funniest man in Israel."

The reality behind the credentials:
I spend my days trying to keep the soul inside stories while using tools that are designed to strip it away. As an AI consultant to global enterprises, I don't "theorize" about AI—I build the workflows that screenwriters, directors, and brands use to actually work.

My focus isn't on the "future of AI." It’s on the immediate, practical struggle of staying human in a production room that is increasingly run by statistical models. Having served as an Emmy juror for years, I know what "great" looks like—and it isn't a statistical average. I’m currently showing the industry why our flaws, blind spots, and irrational creative choices are the only things left that matter, and how to weaponize them to win in an AI-saturated market.

Omri Marcus is a creative strategist and tech-concept developer with over 25 years of experience creating global television formats for media giants like Viacom and Red Arrow. Currently, he leads the pioneering AI integration programs at the Sam Spie... Show more

Kwin works on large-scale WebRTC infrastructure at Daily. He is the originator of Pipecat, the widely used, open source, vendor neutral voice agent framework supported by NVIDIA, Google, AWS and used by hundreds of startups. Before co-fonding Daily, Kwin built the sci-fi user interfaces in Minority Report and Iron Man.

Kwin works on large-scale WebRTC infrastructure at Daily. He is the originator of Pipecat, the widely used, open source, vendor neutral voice agent framework supported by NVIDIA, Google, AWS and used by hundreds of startups. Before co-fonding Daily, ... Show more

Jill Tague (she/her) is a UX and product designer and founder of Design and Travel LLC. After years designing digital products at financial institutions like Edward Jones, Capital One, and Boeing Employee Credit Union, she turned a layoff into a launchpad — and hasn’t looked back.

Jill’s travels have taken her from the rainforests of Costa Rica to the cobblestoned streets of Estonia, and what changed her wasn’t the scenery. It was the trash on the ground, the makeshift shacks, and the powerful street art that appeared in Tallinn when Russia invaded Ukraine. Those moments of discomfort and beauty cracked something open in her — and made her a more honest, grounded, and empathetic designer.

In her talks, Jill explores how stepping outside comfort and privilege reshapes how we design for real people — not idealized users. She believes the best UX research sometimes happens when you’re humbled by the world around you.

She’s on a mission to convince designers that gratitude and discomfort are two of the most underrated tools in their kit.

Jill Tague (she/her) is a UX and product designer and founder of Design and Travel LLC. After years designing digital products at financial institutions like Edward Jones, Capital One, and Boeing Employee Credit Union, she turned a layoff into a laun... Show more

UX/UI Designer con una lunga esperienza nella progettazione di prodotti digitali, con focus su etica, accessibilità e ricerca utente. Docente e speaker, porta in ogni progetto un approccio centrato sulle persone e una visione creativa maturata anche attraverso il suo percorso artistico.

UX/UI Designer con una lunga esperienza nella progettazione di prodotti digitali, con focus su etica, accessibilità e ricerca utente. Docente e speaker, porta in ogni progetto un approccio centrato sulle persone e una visione creativa maturata anche ... Show more

Jay Krymis is a film and television actor and producer with experience both in front of the camera and behind it. His career includes acting, production, and industry leadership, giving him a practical understanding of how entertainment projects are created, developed, and completed.

Jay's work includes award-recognized acting roles and strategic involvement in television and film development. He first gained wider recognition through his role in the critically acclaimed film Traffic, which earned ensemble recognition at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. That appearance became an important point in his early acting career, placing him among a cast known for realism and depth.

Jay has also earned Best Supporting Actor honors in various circuits. His acting work has spanned a range of roles that require adaptability and discipline. Whether appearing in film or television, his performances have often reflected a grounded approach, with a focus on authenticity rather than spectacle. This steady style has helped him remain active in a competitive industry.

As his acting career developed, he expanded into production, where he could take a more direct role in shaping creative outcomes. His production work includes projects such as In the Big House and collaborations with major media entities like Viacom. These experiences gave him broader knowledge of the business side of entertainment, including development pipelines and distribution considerations.

In his production work, Jay has shown the ability to recognize workable concepts and guide them through execution. He sees this transition as an expansion of his abilities rather than a departure from acting. By working behind the scenes, he gained influence over storytelling decisions, casting direction, and overall project strategy.

A major part of his professional life is connected to casting and talent development. As co-owner of the Booked Talent casting agency, which he operates with his wife, he helps connect performers with opportunities. The agency also focuses on matching talent with projects that fit their skills and long-term potential.

Jay's contributions have received civic and institutional recognition from the City of West Hollywood, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and the California State Senate. These acknowledgments reflect his community involvement and his positive role beyond individual film and television projects.

Jay Krymis has built a career across acting, producing, and casting, with each part supporting the others. His work reflects consistency, range, and long-term commitment within the entertainment industry.

Jay Krymis is a film and television actor and producer with experience both in front of the camera and behind it. His career includes acting, production, and industry leadership, giving him a practical understanding of how entertainment projects are ... Show more

Gift Kingsley is a media personality, broadcast journalist, television presenter, and digital content creator passionate about storytelling and audience engagement.

Her work spans television presenting, red carpet hosting, event hosting, social media management, and digital media production. Through both on-screen and behind-the-scenes experience, she has developed a unique perspective on how storytelling, personality, and cultural awareness shape audience engagement in today’s digital landscape.

As a content creator and entrepreneur, Gift is particularly interested in how media can be used not just for visibility but for meaningful conversations and community building. She is passionate about helping creators, brands, and media professionals understand the deeper dynamics behind audience connection in the modern media space.

Gift Kingsley is a media personality, broadcast journalist, television presenter, and digital content creator passionate about storytelling and audience engagement. Her work spans television presenting, red carpet hosting, event hosting, social me... Show more

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to be more customer obsessed. Previously she moved Ford to consider people with disabilities in the design of their autonomous vehicles and the US DoD to include user experience in testing of systems. She currently lives in Dublin with her husband and son.

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to ... Show more