Arts

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

Brian Craft

Brian Craft

Brian Craft is a seasoned outreach and marketing professional renowned for his unwavering enthusiasm and reliability. With a robust background that includes pivotal roles such as Director of Marketing and Outreach at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, Director of Marketing and Communications at Realize Bradenton, and a tenure in Public Relations at IHPR in New York City, Brian offers a comprehensive wealth of experience.

A true advocate for community building, Brian excels as a catalyst for collaboration and unity. His dedication is demonstrated through his involvement in key community roles. He has served as the Creative Director on the Board of Directors for the Florida Public Relations Association, is a founding Board Member of Project Pride SRQ—a 501(c) organization—and is an active Committee Member of The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Group. Additionally, Brian is a valued member of the Young Professional Group at The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, underscoring his commitment to fostering meaningful connections and positively influencing the community.

Brian Craft is a seasoned outreach and marketing professional renowned for his unwavering enthusiasm and reliability. With a robust background that includes pivotal roles such as Director of Marketing and Outreach at the Manatee Performing Arts Cente... Show more

Jameelah Evans

Jameelah Evans

Jameelah is the founder of TEXTURE Education where she empowers and encourages natural women through education. As an alumni of Fayetteville State University and Paul Mitchell with a bachelor's in Accounting and Cosmetology, respectively, she ties her love for business and hair together in her salon and online.

From no clients to opening a salon 6 months before the pandemic, through it all Jameelah leans firmly on her why, to provide a welcoming space that serves the public while simultaneously creating wealth to pass down. It's her hope that her journey leads the way for women.

Jameelah is the founder of TEXTURE Education where she empowers and encourages natural women through education. As an alumni of Fayetteville State University and Paul Mitchell with a bachelor's in Accounting and Cosmetology, respectively, she ties he... Show more

Hira Majeed

Hira Majeed

Based in the United States, I am an Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Developer, and Business Intelligence professional with Business Development Prodigy. My expertise spans AI, automations, intelligent agents, software and app development, marketing technology, and humanoid robotics.

I speak at conferences and events worldwide, delivering talks and workshops that explore the future of AI and robotics while making complex concepts accessible and engaging. My sessions range from high-level insights on industry trends to hands-on learning, where I teach participants how to build robots and demonstrate the latest advancements—including my own humanoid robot currently in development.

With experience presenting at global AI and robotics events as well as leading workshops at Soho House and other cultural venues, I bring a unique perspective that bridges innovation, creativity, and practical application. My mission is to inspire audiences, spark curiosity, and show how technology can reshape the way we live, work, and connect.

Based in the United States, I am an Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Developer, and Business Intelligence professional with Business Development Prodigy. My expertise spans AI, automations, intelligent agents, software and app development, marketing... Show more

Amit Nambiar

Amit Nambiar

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming.
I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales.

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming. I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales. Show more

Beto Dealmeida

Beto Dealmeida

Beto has been writing open-source software for more than 2 decades, with open-source serving as the unifying theme across their diverse career. This includes their work as a climate scientist with a PhD in oceanography running global simulations for the IPCC, as an instructor and speaker at Facebook/Meta passionate about data tools and best practices, as a software engineer working daily on Apache Superset, and as a musician using open hardware and open-source plugins to compose and produce their songs.

The tools and libraries that Beto has created or worked on are used daily by thousands of companies and countless users, focusing on making data access seamless and switching the spotlight to the user experience instead. Their first big project was Pydap, a server for climate data developed during the Google Summer of Code in 2005. Pydap was used by the IPCC to distribute their simulations when they won their 2007 Nobel Prize, and also by the Danish Navy when removing chemical weapons from Syria.

Since 2017, Beto has been working daily on Apache Superset, a modern and modular business intelligence web application that is the number 1 Apache project in terms of GitHub stars. This work has led to the creation of an ecosystem of products: DataJunction, a semantic layer that has been adopted by data teams at Netflix; Shillelagh, a Python library that makes any kind of data easily queryable via SQL; and Cantrip, a magical semantic layer that lives in the database itself, requiring no additional resources. All of these projects focus on empowering users to answer their questions in an effortless way.

Additionally, Beto is also a prolific musician, having written over 500 songs in the past decade. They are an avid participant in the February Writing Album Month challenge, which has the goal of composing 14 new songs in 28 days, and is also part of both the small development team and moderation team. Their songs are written using an open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) with open-source plugins, and all the hardware they use is also based on open-source code.

Beto has been writing open-source software for more than 2 decades, with open-source serving as the unifying theme across their diverse career. This includes their work as a climate scientist with a PhD in oceanography running global simulations for ... Show more

Jonathan Venguer

Jonathan Venguer

Jonathan Venguer is a film producer and entrepreneur focused on improving the filmmaking process through technology and community participation. He began his career working with Oscar-winning producers on major studio films such as Invictus and Safe before branching out into independent filmmaking. As both a producer and executive producer, he has worked on films like Medeas and Souvenir, gaining hands-on experience in development, production, and distribution.

Jonathan is the founder of SUM PICTURES, a membership-based film production platform that integrates blockchain to streamline production, enhance audience engagement, and maximize impact. Designed to provide filmmakers and production companies with tools for collaboration, funding, and data-driven decision-making, SUM PICTURES is pioneering a more transparent and participatory approach to filmmaking.

With a background in film production and a focus on innovation, Jonathan is exploring how blockchain technology can improve governance, funding, and distribution in the industry. He has received legal support from the Stand with Crypto Creators Defense Fund to ensure SUM PICTURES operates within regulatory best practices.

His insights on decentralized production, blockchain’s role in media, and audience-driven storytelling contribute to discussions on the future of entertainment and technology.

Jonathan Venguer is a film producer and entrepreneur focused on improving the filmmaking process through technology and community participation. He began his career working with Oscar-winning producers on major studio films such as Invictus and Safe ... Show more

Lilithe Bowman

Lilithe Bowman

I've made a few worlds and models for VRchat. You may be familiar with some of them.

I've made a few worlds and models for VRchat. You may be familiar with some of them. Show more

Lauren V. Davis

Lauren V. Davis

Lauren V. Davis is a speaker and business strategist who helps entrepreneurs, small and medium business owners, and organizations grow with practical, actionable strategies. Audiences leave her sessions with proven tools they can apply immediately to strengthen visibility, attract loyal customers, and build personal brands that create lasting impact.

Lauren’s entrepreneurial journey began at age 19 when she opened a brick-and-mortar record store that grew into a iconic community hub for 15 years. During that time she built a non-for-profit to help local businesses market themselves in her community. She hosted conferences that rivaled national scale gatherings and knows what it takes to pick a good speaker, and provide a memorable experience. She will take an unforgettable hands-on approach to your audience.

Lauren's real-world experience taught her how to build customer loyalty, create marketing systems that work long-term, and see beyond one-hit-wonder tactics. Today, as a marketing and business strategist, she brings that same real-world perspective to the stage, equipping professionals with strategies that drive sustainable success in branding, marketing, and business growth.

As the founder of Lauren Davis Creative, she has guided speakers, authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs in establishing personal brands that generate consistent engagement and long-term clients. Her work has been featured in Reader’s Digest, Huffington Post, and across global top-rated podcasts. She also hosts The Real Personal Branding Podcast, rated as a top 2% podcast worldwide, where she interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts about building authentic visibility.

Event organizers book Lauren because she delivers more than inspiration—she delivers outcomes. Her presentations are engaging, accessible, and designed for immediate action. Whether delivering a keynote, leading a workshop, or facilitating a mastermind, Lauren ensures audiences walk away with strategies they can implement right away.

Popular topics include:
Building a personal brand that attracts opportunities
Creating a marketing strategy without overwhelm or burnout
Using social media to connect with the right audience
Growing visibility and impact through authentic branding
Practical systems for long-term business growth

Lauren speaks at conferences, association meetings, masterminds, and corporate events across Rockford, Chicago, Northern Illinois, and nationwide. She is equally effective in virtual formats and in-person events, tailoring content to the needs of each audience.

Audiences benefit by gaining:
Clarity in their personal brand and marketing approach
Tools to create immediate traction with customers and clients
Frameworks for social media and marketing that are simple to implement
Confidence to communicate authentically both online and on stage
Long-term strategies that build community, visibility, and loyalty
Lauren knows how to talk to everyone, from well-established associations to low-tech, blue-collar communities and will meet your audience where they are.

Associations, small and medium businesses, and leadership groups turn to Lauren when they want a speaker who delivers actionable insights with relatable energy. Her background as a business owner and strategist allows her to connect with audiences who want practical solutions, not just theory.

When you book Lauren V. Davis as your marketing speaker, your audience will leave with the clarity, confidence, and strategies they need to take their brand and business to the next level.

Keywords: marketing speaker, business coach speaker, personal branding speaker, workshop facilitator, entrepreneur speaker, small business speaker, association conference speaker, mastermind facilitator, social media speaker, Rockford IL, Chicago, Northern Illinois, nationwide speaker.

Lauren V. Davis is a speaker and business strategist who helps entrepreneurs, small and medium business owners, and organizations grow with practical, actionable strategies. Audiences leave her sessions with proven tools they can apply immediately to... Show more

Daisia Frank

Daisia Frank

Daisia Frank brings a rare combination of analytical precision, creativity, and client-focused care to Houston real estate. A graduate of Austin State University, she earned her Chemistry degree cum laude and went on to work as a data analyst a background that now gives her clients a sharp edge when it comes to reading market trends and making smart, strategic decisions.

Daisia Frank brings a rare combination of analytical precision, creativity, and client-focused care to Houston real estate. A graduate of Austin State University, she earned her Chemistry degree cum laude and went on to work as a data analyst a backg... Show more

Tim Pietrusky

Tim Pietrusky

is a dx engineer at Runpod building agents, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest / CodePenDay Germany, a mentor, an international speaker, a generative artist, a vj for dnb parties & a series-founder

the most important part of his life are his two daughters (7, 8) <3

is a dx engineer at Runpod building agents, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest / CodePenDay Germany, a mentor, an international speaker, a generative artist, a vj for dnb parties & a series-founder the most important part of his life are his two d... Show more

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