Suiyi Tang is a PhD candidate in American Studies at the University of Southern California where she works on Asian American postwar modernism and the history of cybernetics. She is also the author of the novel American Symphony: Other White Lies (CCM Press 2019).

Suiyi Tang is a PhD candidate in American Studies at the University of Southern California where she works on Asian American postwar modernism and the history of cybernetics. She is also the author of the novel American Symphony: Other White Lies (CC... Show more

Chali Lee (he/him/any) is a queer, Hmong-American artist-scholar from Fresno, CA, whose work merges research and experimental filmmaking to explore queer Hmong identity and spiritual epistemologies. Rooted in a commitment to honoring marginalized histories, shaping present realities, and imagining future worlds, Chali’s practice engages themes of intersectionality, ghosts and hauntings, spiritual and digital drag, and historical reimagination through film, storytelling, and performance art. His work seeks to open alternative ways of knowing, being, and remembering through the lens of a queer Hmong experience.

Chali Lee (he/him/any) is a queer, Hmong-American artist-scholar from Fresno, CA, whose work merges research and experimental filmmaking to explore queer Hmong identity and spiritual epistemologies. Rooted in a commitment to honoring marginalized his... Show more

From a young age Aditya has been fond of libraries where he used to spend all his time after classes to study science and computer science. He learnt hacking in grade 9th using termux and then went on to continue learning Python and C++ getting a six years of programming experience as of now. Aditya has not only been a climate advocate but an action taker with his projects like the smart drainage system he built in 2022 gaining him massive recognition as a child scientist in NCSC, he presented it as a solution for the 2019 urban flood of Patna. Thereafter, he went on to compete in international Hackathons including Epoch by the HackClub in Delhi and NASA Space Apps by NASA at Mountain View California on full funding. He was part of the class of 2028 at Minerva University, California with their highest scholarship. He was also accepted at TETR College of Business, Dubai - a highly selective business college - with 87% scholarship to study business with Computer Science. Currently Aditya is a freshman at IIT Jodhpur doing a BS degree in Applied AI and Data Science after he returned to India in 2025 from Minerva University due to ongoing family financial conditions. Aditya graduated from high school in 2023 with a motive to not join IIT just like people of his age but to be at a place from where he can really create the change he want to see in the future. He was one of the deputy head boy of Gyan Niketan, Patna leading over 4700 students. He helped organising the Bihar Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, the largest historical Entrepreneurship Summit in Bihar till date with microentrepreneurs hand picked from each of the 534 blocks of Bihar. Aditya has also volunteered in TechCrunch (America's largest Tech showcase event) as PointAI's representative and in CalHacks (America's largest collegiate hackathon). Currently, he serves as the captain of Moonshot Pirates India chapter, an initiative that serves as a platform to create change with the youth. He is the lead of social media management, project design and execution at Moonshot Pirates India. He also makes music and write lyrics that can potentially drive change and inspire people in addition to technology, he believes that the integration of technology with creativity goes a long long way.

From a young age Aditya has been fond of libraries where he used to spend all his time after classes to study science and computer science. He learnt hacking in grade 9th using termux and then went on to continue learning Python and C++ getting a six... Show more

Vanchhit Khare is an AI systems engineer, published researcher, and music producer. He
works at the intersection of agentic intelligence, automation infrastructure, and creative system
design. His experience spans large scale implementations in finance and healthcare, and his
research focuses on multi agent collaboration, contextual memory, and machine driven
coordination. He also creates electronic music that blends structured logic with emotional
storytelling. Learn more at https://vkhare.online.

Vanchhit Khare is an AI systems engineer, published researcher, and music producer. He works at the intersection of agentic intelligence, automation infrastructure, and creative system design. His experience spans large scale implementations in fin... Show more

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science Show more

Directeur artistique multimédia depuis plus de 16 ans, Franck a travaillé en tant qu’indépendant sur de nombreux projets audiovisuels dans le cinéma, la pub, le théâtre, ainsi que pour des organisations spécialisées dans le partage et la diffusion de la connaissance.

En 2010, Franck crée un studio de broadcast et fonde une société de production pour réaliser des films en réunissant des équipes pluri-disciplinaires.

Passionné par les sciences cognitives, Franck complète ses connaissances et se forme au développement relationnel, à l’accompagnement systémique et stratégique, et à l’écriture scénaristique. Il explore parallèlement différents chemins de développement personnel lui permettant une meilleure compréhension des mécanismes traumatiques et des freins et leviers liés à la motivation.

Depuis 2019, il exerce en tant que coach et accompagne particuliers et entreprises en mettant son expertise au service des porteurs de projets. Il utilise le storytelling et le design thinking comme outils de prédilections pour aider à révéler ses talents.

Depuis 2022, Franck a cocréé le jeu-outil Chaos Fertile avec Charles Fontaine, expert en intelligence collective. Chaos Fertile permet de créer des projets en stimulant l'intelligence coopérative des participant-e-s en 2 heures, c'est une expérience qui allie le design sprint et la design fiction. Du rêve au plan d'action.

Directeur artistique multimédia depuis plus de 16 ans, Franck a travaillé en tant qu’indépendant sur de nombreux projets audiovisuels dans le cinéma, la pub, le théâtre, ainsi que pour des organisations spécialisées dans le partage et la diffusion de... Show more

Yna Honda é Mestre em Governança e Sustentabilidade (ISAE/FGV), especialista em Direito Tributário, Bacharel em Direito (UFPR), palestrante, mentora em processos de implantação de inovação na Justiça Eleitoral. É diretora-geral da Casa do Contador de Histórias, storyteller, palestrante, mentora de palestrantes (Instituto Gente - Roberto Shinyashiki), participante do Conexão Inovação Pública, curadora da Semana de Inovação da ENAP 2022, pós-graduanda em Neurolaw e doutoranda em Inovação.

Yna Honda é Mestre em Governança e Sustentabilidade (ISAE/FGV), especialista em Direito Tributário, Bacharel em Direito (UFPR), palestrante, mentora em processos de implantação de inovação na Justiça Eleitoral. É diretora-geral da Casa do Contador d... Show more

Member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 122 since 2008. As well as working on the bounce, I have had the pleasure of being the A2 for The California Center for the Arts, Escondido for a year under Zoe Somebody before becoming the A1 and maintaining that position for many years. I was the A2 for San Diego Symphony under Eric Clinton, and am currently the A1/Head Audio for La Jolla Playhouse where I work on new theatrical productions.

Member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 122 since 2008. As well as working on the bounce, I have had the pleasure of being the A2 for The California Center for the Arts, Escondido for a year under Zoe Somebody before becoming the A1 and maintaining that position ... Show more

Meet Marina, a self-proclaimed Fleabag fanatic! Ever since stumbling upon the show during a lazy Sunday binge-watch session, she's been hooked on the witty humor and raw honesty of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's masterpiece. From the iconic fourth-wall breaking to the hilarious and heart-wrenching relationships, Marina can't get enough of Fleabag's antics. She's watched every episode multiple times, analyzed every character's motives, and even started a Fleabag-themed Instagram account. Her friends and family might think she's a bit obsessed, but Marina knows that Fleabag is more than just a show - it's a work of art that speaks to her soul.

Meet Marina, a self-proclaimed Fleabag fanatic! Ever since stumbling upon the show during a lazy Sunday binge-watch session, she's been hooked on the witty humor and raw honesty of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's masterpiece. From the iconic fourth-wall break... Show more

Rachel was bitten by the theatre bug at young age and has worked professionally in the industry for over 25 years. She prepared for her career in Technical Theater at the Coronado School of the Arts. Continuing her education at the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts where she began to focus on her love of Audio Engineering. After graduation she returned to San Diego and bounced between the award-winning regional theaters in San Diego including The Old Globe and La Jolla Playhouse, where she worked with Broadway’s finest creative teams. It was at the Old Globe that she was invited to join IATSE Local 122’s membership expanding her opportunities to apply her skills on Road Shows, Operas, Conventions and Concerts. As someone who saw first-hand the good, the bad and the ugly of show business, she recognized the protections and benefits that the IATSE provides. She has been an IATSE member for over 15 years and was elected to serve Local 122 for over a decade as a Trustee, Secretary-Treasurer, Call Steward and Organizer. In 2024, she was invited to serve as an IATSE International Representative for the Tradeshow Department and is thrilled to be able to share her experiences and the benefits of working with IATSE.

Rachel was bitten by the theatre bug at young age and has worked professionally in the industry for over 25 years. She prepared for her career in Technical Theater at the Coronado School of the Arts. Continuing her education at the Pacific Conservato... Show more

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event.

I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

I'm published by McGraw-Hill in 9 languages. Been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, appeared on MSNBC and NBC Nightly News.

My programs are informative, fun, and packed with information that can be immediately implemented.

In order to overcome my fear of public speaking, I took acting and standup comedy courses.

My love of travel has taken her to all seven continents and 60 countries.

How can I help your event succeed? Let's connect!

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event. I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. I'm published by McGraw-Hill... Show more

Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Counseling and is pursuing her LPC and RPT titles.

With over a year of experience, Viviane has worked extensively with the Latino population, addressing mood disorders, trauma, family transitions, and educational issues. Trained in play therapy, narrative exposure therapy, and adventure therapy, she integrates psychodrama techniques from her background in Brazil, where it is a significant field in psychology.

Currently, Viviane is dedicated to providing mental health services to the Latino and greater Decatur community, particularly helping families and children navigate transitions and school-related challenges.

Outside of her professional work, Viviane is a cinephile and an enthusiastic reader, allowing stories to bring a unique perspective to her therapeutic approach.

Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Coun... Show more

TFTuesday podcast host, photomanipulator, and meet & greet wrangler

TFTuesday podcast host, photomanipulator, and meet & greet wrangler Show more

Oluwaseun is a multi-talented professional with expertise in both tech and the arts. With a background in computer science, software development, musicology, and music technology, he is passionate about building scalable and profitable products and has a strong commitment to community building and management.

As a seasoned Product and Project Manager specializing in software project management, technical product management and product delivery, Oluwaseun excels in transforming innovative ideas into successful, market-ready products. His expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to final launch, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.

Currently, Oluwaseun works at MyCover.ai, an insurtech company dedicated to revolutionizing how Africans utilize and experience insurance. He plays a pivotal role in enabling innovators to seamlessly embed insurance into their existing offerings or launch new insurance verticals, driving product development and delivery in alignment with the company's vision of transforming the insurance landscape in Africa.

In addition, Oluwaseun works with the Federal Ministry of Information, Communication, and Digital Economy, leading a federal initiative to train 3 million tech talents in Nigeria. Oluwaseun currently oversees this federal government initiative as the community manager for Ogun State.

Oluwaseun is a multi-talented professional with expertise in both tech and the arts. With a background in computer science, software development, musicology, and music technology, he is passionate about building scalable and profitable products and h... Show more

8bitPR is a Budapest-based PR boutique focused on tech and VC communications

8bitPR is a Budapest-based PR boutique focused on tech and VC communications Show more

Ryan Price has been slinging Drupal since the early 4.7 days. He has helped run user groups in Florida and Oregon, and assisted with trainings and sessions at Drupal Cons and camps throughout the years. He currently resides in Portand, OR and is a Drupal Developer at ICF.

Ryan Price has been slinging Drupal since the early 4.7 days. He has helped run user groups in Florida and Oregon, and assisted with trainings and sessions at Drupal Cons and camps throughout the years. He currently resides in Portand, OR and is a Dr... Show more

With 20 years in live events and higher ed, Ben focuses on student leadership, sustainable systems, and transforming scattered knowledge into operational clarity.

With 20 years in live events and higher ed, Ben focuses on student leadership, sustainable systems, and transforming scattered knowledge into operational clarity. Show more

Sprunki Retake is an innovative and engaging online music creation platform that puts a haunting twist on the classic drag-and-drop beat-making concept. Moving beyond simple pop melodies, this unique experience invites players to unleash their creativity by crafting atmospheric and horror-themed soundscapes. With an extensive library featuring everything from bone-chilling rhythms and deep, resonating basslines to ethereal vocals and paranormal sound effects, players can select and arrange icons to build complex, multi-layered compositions. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, Sprunki Retake offers an intuitive interface and dynamic stages, allowing you to master audio progression, engineer powerful crescendos, and share your one-of-a-kind, spooky musical masterpieces with a vibrant community of fellow creators.

Sprunki Retake is an innovative and engaging online music creation platform that puts a haunting twist on the classic drag-and-drop beat-making concept. Moving beyond simple pop melodies, this unique experience invites players to unleash their creati... Show more

Bryan Hackleman is an experienced Mechanical Engineer working at Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company is known for its work in designing and manufacturing essential products across various industries, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, data storage, telecommunications networks, solar cells, medical devices, and architectural glass.

In his role at Advanced Energy, Bryan applies his strong analytical skills to research, evaluate, and solve complex technical challenges. His responsibilities also include project management, documentation, and technical writing. He is proficient in ASME Y14.5 GD&T and is skilled in using several CAD programs such as PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, and Fluent. He is also adept at data analysis using tools like Excel, Matlab, and Minitab, and he has a solid foundation in finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics. His expertise in Design-For-Manufacture (DFM) and Design-For-Manufacturing-Assembly (DFMA) principles is critical to his contributions to ensuring efficient and effective product designs.

At Advanced Energy, Bryan is responsible for designing equipment crucial for semiconductor manufacturing. He utilizes SolidWorks to develop derivative RF generators, modifying existing designs to meet the specific needs of clients. His work involves designing sheet-metal enclosures, heatsinks, and cable assemblies. He also ensures the proper packaging of electronic circuitry within protective enclosures and is involved in troubleshooting, testing, and debugging prototype power supply units.

Bryan's role extends to maintaining and enhancing the company's existing RF generator product lines. He is tasked with qualifying new mechanical and electrical components, particularly when current components become obsolete or scarce. He also conducts thermal analysis to ensure that these products maintain their high standards of reliability.

In addition to his design and maintenance responsibilities, Bryan actively supports the production process by addressing mechanical component issues as they arise. He focuses on resolving DFM-related concerns and improving assembly operations to boost efficiency. He also works closely with suppliers to fix problems with parts that do not meet tolerance specifications, recommending rework or adjustments when necessary.

Before becoming a Mechanical Engineer, Bryan gained valuable experience as an Assembler at Advanced Energy. In this role, he independently assembled and tested both electrical and mechanical components, following detailed schematics, diagrams, and verbal instructions. He also maintained a clean and organized laboratory environment, which was essential for ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Bryan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both earned from Colorado State University (CSU). His thesis focused on the regeneration of oxidation catalysts through chemical washing, and he co-authored a paper on this topic that was presented at the 2018 Gas Machinery Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

While at CSU, Bryan also worked as a Research Assistant in the CSU Hydraulics Laboratory. His responsibilities included maintaining equipment, preparing soil erosion experiments, and fabricating scale models for performance testing. He also gained experience as a Research Engineer for Pipeline Research Council International, where he conducted research on the degradation of oxidation catalysts and evaluated the effectiveness of chemical washing treatments.

Outside of his engineering career, Bryan Hackleman is passionate about art. He enjoys painting and drawing, mainly focusing on oil landscapes. He hopes to turn this creative passion into a side career by selling his artwork. Additionally, he is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys fly fishing and hiking, activities that reflect his strong connection to his Colorado roots. He is also an avid reader who constantly seeks to learn and explore new ideas, both in his professional and personal life.

Bryan Hackleman is an experienced Mechanical Engineer working at Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company is known for its work in designing and manufacturing essential products across various industries, including semiconductors, flat ... Show more

Mark is a software engineer and music producer. He is Spring Data project lead at Broadcom with a strong focus on reactive infrastructure and works on various Spring Data modules such as MongoDB, Redis, R2DBC, and Apache Cassandra.

Mark is a software engineer and music producer. He is Spring Data project lead at Broadcom with a strong focus on reactive infrastructure and works on various Spring Data modules such as MongoDB, Redis, R2DBC, and Apache Cassandra. 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

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

Tengo más de 5 años de experiencia en diseño gráfico (branding, videos, redes sociales, websites) y más de 3 años de experiencia en UX/UI; he sido ganadora del logo de 10mo aniversario de Kubernetes y he trabajado para los visuales de varios KCD (Colombia '23 y '25, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Texas y Washington D.C.) desde medios digitales hasta imprimibles. Manejo Figma, Suite de Adobe, Canva, y herramientas no-code como Webflow y Flutterflow para desarrollar sitios web y apps.

Tengo más de 5 años de experiencia en diseño gráfico (branding, videos, redes sociales, websites) y más de 3 años de experiencia en UX/UI; he sido ganadora del logo de 10mo aniversario de Kubernetes y he trabajado para los visuales de varios KCD (Col... Show more

Consultante senior en agilité, formatrice et coach professionnelle, je transmets les pratiques agiles, la facilitation graphique et la créativité.
Praticienne d’arts variés — théâtre, dessin, écriture — je suis une conférencière passionnée par la transmission et le partage.
Facilitatrice épanouie, j’aime accompagner les collectifs avec une approche ludique et bienveillante.
Formée à la Communication Non Violente (CNV) et à la parentalité alternative selon Faber & Mazlish.

Consultante senior en agilité, formatrice et coach professionnelle, je transmets les pratiques agiles, la facilitation graphique et la créativité. Praticienne d’arts variés — théâtre, dessin, écriture — je suis une conférencière passionnée par la tr... Show more

Design and Code are my pillars

Design and Code are my pillars Show more

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My work focuses on using tech thoughtfully to amplify Indigenous knowledge, voices, and resilience.

Currently, I serve as President of Natives in Tech, a national nonprofit where I lead efforts to connect Native communities to technology through mentorship, education, and culturally-rooted innovation. I also work as a Cultural Technologist for a Federally Recognized Tribe, designing and implementing STEAM education initiatives, digital storytelling projects, and grant-funded programs that expand youth access to Tribal knowledge systems.

🔹 Core Values: Indigenous self-determination, ethical storytelling, cultural preservation, and community-driven innovation.
🔹 Key Strengths: Program development, digital education strategy, grant writing, cross-sector partnerships, cultural technology leadership, instructional design, eLearning technical development, learning management system integration, professional voice over coordination, evaluation and assessment, multimedia and document design

I am passionate about growing projects where Indigenous sovereignty, education, and technology converge. I’m seeking opportunities to scale my impact — leading broader initiatives that strengthen community agency, uplift Native voices, and build future-ready infrastructure for the next generations.

In my day job I am a Cultural Technologist with 15+ years of experience bridging journalism, technology, and Indigenous community leadership. My work lives where cultural preservation meets innovation: building pathways for Indigenous self-determination through education, storytelling, and digital solutions.

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My wor... Show more

Bangalore, India native, worked in the software Industry for 30+ years, the first generation of Programmers to come out of the Bangalore IT setup.
Chose to move to the mountains primarily for quality of life, but also help create a Software ecosystem where none existed, but plenty of local talent who move to the cities for work.

Bangalore, India native, worked in the software Industry for 30+ years, the first generation of Programmers to come out of the Bangalore IT setup. Chose to move to the mountains primarily for quality of life, but also help create a Software ecosyste... 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

Tom is an experienced digital product designer, speaker, mentor and stand up comedian, with over 14 years of experience across digital and organisational landscape. Currently working as a consultant with world leading brands in Out of home industry. He is a creative entrepreneur, freelance community leader, well organised problem solver and a storyteller.

Tom is an experienced digital product designer, speaker, mentor and stand up comedian, with over 14 years of experience across digital and organisational landscape. Currently working as a consultant with world leading brands in Out of home industry. ... Show more

I am the CEO of Aether Ink Studios, where we are disrupting the entertainment and tech industry by innovation. My journey is rooted in a passion for design, technology, entertainment, sustainability, and I am committed to pushing boundaries and shaping the future of tech and entertainment in general

I am the CEO of Aether Ink Studios, where we are disrupting the entertainment and tech industry by innovation. My journey is rooted in a passion for design, technology, entertainment, sustainability, and I am committed to pushing boundaries and shapi... Show more