Arts

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

Denise Zubizarreta

Denise Zubizarreta

Denise Zubizarreta is a cultural strategist, arts leader, and digital resilience advocate working at the intersection of creative expression and social impact. As Director of Business Development and Communications at the New Mexico Local News Fund, she supports sustainable, equity-driven journalism while championing the voices of underserved communities.

With a background in nonprofit leadership, military service, and interdisciplinary art, Denise brings a unique perspective to conversations about cybersecurity, media representation, and cultural preservation. Her work focuses on making complex systems—like digital security and public infrastructure—accessible to small orgs, artists, and mission-driven teams.

She is also an engagement director at Latina Media Co and co-host of the Latina Unpacked podcast. Whether she’s curating an art show, building out a CRM, or training nonprofit staff on digital safety, Denise is all about connecting the dots between creativity, justice, and real-world systems change.

Denise Zubizarreta is a cultural strategist, arts leader, and digital resilience advocate working at the intersection of creative expression and social impact. As Director of Business Development and Communications at the New Mexico Local News Fund, ... Show more

Juan Camilo Molina Sosa

Juan Camilo Molina Sosa

Diseñador gráfico con 15+ años de experiencia, posgrado en pedagogía del diseño (UNAL). Dirijo un estudio creativo en Bogotá, creando identidades únicas para marcas. Docente universitario por 4 años, trabajando con comunidades académicas y grupos especiales.

Diseñador gráfico con 15+ años de experiencia, posgrado en pedagogía del diseño (UNAL). Dirijo un estudio creativo en Bogotá, creando identidades únicas para marcas. Docente universitario por 4 años, trabajando con comunidades académicas y grupos esp... Show more

Carola Verschoor

Carola Verschoor

Carola Verschoor is a transformation designer with over 30 years of experience across diverse sectors and cultures. Driven by a deep commitment to inspire actionable change and nurture meaningful connections, Carola's work transcends traditional boundaries. She is an inspiring speaker who engages her audience with a passion for creativity and innovation. Carola is on a mission to help (re)volutionize change and co-create impactful transformations. She is a thought leader and published author on the topics of innovation, strategy, creativity, transformation and design.
https://linktr.ee/carolaverschoor

Carola Verschoor is a transformation designer with over 30 years of experience across diverse sectors and cultures. Driven by a deep commitment to inspire actionable change and nurture meaningful connections, Carola's work transcends traditional boun... Show more

Alexus Washington

Alexus Washington

Alexus Washington is a Creative Director, Strategist, and Multidisciplinary Designer based in Atlanta by way of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With over a decade of experience, she helps brands turn raw ideas into visual stories that resonate—mixing culture, clarity, and creativity every step of the way.
Her creative roots run deep. She got her start photographing weddings with her mom and designing flyers as a teenager—learning early how to see the big picture and sweat the small stuff. That hustle eventually turned into a full-blown obsession with design, communication, and strategy that help people connect with a brand.
While studying Communication with a focus on Culture and Media at the University of South Florida, Alexus noticed how few Black women held creative leadership roles in advertising and design. That realization stuck—and helped shape her purpose: to make space for more people who look like her and build creative work that reflects the world we actually live in.
After college, Alexus threw herself into entrepreneurship, growing a handful of small businesses that taught her how to build, pivot, and lead with vision. That lived experience sparked her passion for helping other women-led and BIPOC-owned teams and companies turn big ideas into tangible, powerful brands.
Today, she runs TrellVision Studio as its founder and Creative Director, leading brand strategy, content development, and campaign direction for small businesses, startups, and community-centered teams. Whether she’s crafting pitch decks, shaping a visual identity, or launching a brand from scratch, she brings creative strategy with style, substance, and soul.
She believes good design doesn’t just look good—it connects, converts, and leaves a mark.

Alexus Washington is a Creative Director, Strategist, and Multidisciplinary Designer based in Atlanta by way of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With over a decade of experience, she helps brands turn raw ideas into visual stories that resonate—mixing cultu... Show more

Oluwadamilare Bello

Oluwadamilare Bello

Oluwadamilare Bello, widely known as Ayo Ekunz, is a strategic visual storyteller with expertise in Video Marketing, Creative Direction, and Advocacy Filmmaking, backed by over 5 years of experience producing high-impact content that drives both business growth and social change across West Africa.

He is the Founder & Creative Lead at Ayo Ekunz Visuals Production Ltd., a video marketing agency helping B2B and B2C brands scale through strategy-led content and compelling narratives. Oluwadamilare has collaborated with major brands such as WIMBIZ, Bluenue, Asurf Films, GAGE Awards, and Savetown, and has led creative initiatives for forward-thinking Nigerian companies including TheCable, DB Records, Codix Bio, Oxbridge Nigeria, and Enoverlab, where his work contributed to audience growth and a 25% revenue increase for select clients.

Passionate about storytelling with purpose, he has also directed advocacy documentary films, including one on STIGMA, which has been screened at Nigerian universities and featured in social change campaigns. Oluwadamilare is known for delivering engaging talks that blend practical insights with creative inspiration, equipping brands, entrepreneurs, and changemakers with the tools to craft stories that connect and convert.

He continues to spark conversations at the intersection of creativity, culture, and impact through speaking engagements, mentoring, and collaborative community projects.

Oluwadamilare Bello, widely known as Ayo Ekunz, is a strategic visual storyteller with expertise in Video Marketing, Creative Direction, and Advocacy Filmmaking, backed by over 5 years of experience producing high-impact content that drives both busi... Show more

Riccardo Perillo

Riccardo Perillo

Riccardo Perillo is an interdisciplinary curator, cultural strategist, and researcher at the intersection of contemporary art, technology, and social innovation. With a background in philosophy and a deep commitment to critical theory, he has led and co-created international exhibitions, digital art platforms, and cultural infrastructures that explore the future of art in the post-industrial age. Currently based in the Netherlands, Riccardo is a key figure behind Future Maastricht and Echoes of Industry, initiatives that rethink the role of culture in urban transformation, digital heritage, and collective memory.

Riccardo Perillo is an interdisciplinary curator, cultural strategist, and researcher at the intersection of contemporary art, technology, and social innovation. With a background in philosophy and a deep commitment to critical theory, he has led and... Show more

Fanny Lakoubay

Fanny Lakoubay

Fanny Lakoubay is a French-born digital art advisor, curator and collector with over 15 years of experience. She has spent most of her career in New York City at companies like Artnet and Christie’s Auction House. Since 2018, through her company LAL ART, she has been guiding museums, collectors, artists, and start-ups into the realm of Web3. She currently co-leads the educational program, WAC LAB, which helps museums and cultural institutions delve into digital art and Web3. She's is an integral part of the 100Collectors initiative, which provides VIP programs and services to collectors via private groups. She actively serves as a board member and advisor for prominent Web3 projects, including The RareDAO Council, Wild.xyz, BOTTO, and the NFT Factory and regularly contributes op-eds on art and technology to publications, such as Le Quotidien de l’Art, Artnet, Right Click Save and NFT Evening. Learn more at lalart.io and view her collection at lalart.art.

Fanny Lakoubay is a French-born digital art advisor, curator and collector with over 15 years of experience. She has spent most of her career in New York City at companies like Artnet and Christie’s Auction House. Since 2018, through her company LAL ... Show more

Christiano Covino

Christiano Covino

Christiano Covino is a visionary musician and filmmaker taking the music & NFT world by storm. With his over 15 years of experience in funding and creating content in new and exciting ways, combined with his quest to technologically innovate, he is redefining what it means to create art in the 21st century.

Christiano has mastered the art of combining technology and viral strategy with traditional entertainment techniques to create an experience that is truly unique. His work is a glimpse into the future of artistic expression and community engagement.

As an entertainer, Christiano galvanizes his fanbase, his ability to connect with audiences on a deep and emotional level is unparalleled, and his dedication to his craft is unmatched. His influence on the industry is sure to be felt for generations to come.

Find all Christiano’s NFTs & projects at:
https://linktr.ee/HeyChristiano

Find him on all social networks: @HeyChristiano

Christiano Covino is a visionary musician and filmmaker taking the music & NFT world by storm. With his over 15 years of experience in funding and creating content in new and exciting ways, combined with his quest to technologically innovate, he is r... Show more

Sheena Lakhani

Sheena Lakhani

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degrees including a Bachelor’s in Financial Economics & Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and International Business from the University of North Carolina. She is the president CEO of a Canadian corporation focused in Investor Relations & Public Relations for publicly traded mining companies.

This multi talented woman does not stop at this. Her Bollywood Chihuahuas Pawparazzi is far-famed, with her two pint-sized pooches – Tara & Hafez – dazzling in Bollywood-Town (B-Town). The names resonate with Sheena’s core beliefs – Green Tara Buddhist mantra, and Hafez, named after her second cherished Sufi poet.

Sheena is set to produce a luxury travel show, featuring the beloved Bollywood Chihuahuas, combining entertainment with cultural exploration.

List of diplomas and qualifications viewable at www.sheenalakhani.com

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degree... Show more

Shreya Bhan

Shreya Bhan

I am a multifaceted artist and designer with a background in fashion and a passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. I have worked in the fashion industry for 11 years, honing my skills and gaining a unique perspective on aesthetics and design. I started my own fashion brand called Brushbound in 2019. Last year, I turned my attention to the world of NFTs and have quickly made a name for myself in this exciting and rapidly evolving field. I have been invited to speak at numerous events, sharing my journey and ideas with audiences around the world. I recently spoke at the NFT.NYC and my work was showcased at the Time Square, last year I spoke at NFT.London as well on Luxury NFTs. My work has also been featured at the She.NFT event in Amsterdam, the Web3London event as part of 10 selected artists, and I contribute to the Des femmes magazine on using Twitter as a tool to grow an audience, among others. I have gained a devoted following of fans and collectors for both my art and fashion line. I am constantly exploring new ways to use technology and the digital realm to create truly innovative and captivating art. Currently, I am working towards a digital fashion collection for the metaverse, along with more 1/1 and generative art projects.

I am a multifaceted artist and designer with a background in fashion and a passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. I have worked in the fashion industry for 11 years, honing my skills and gaining a unique perspective on aesthetic... Show more

Luis Huarcaya (LUI)

Luis Huarcaya (LUI)

Founder of Your Vibes Attract Your Tribe, Web3SoulSounds, and Latin Independent Artist LUI Creating and empowering communities within the NFT and Web3 music space. LUI is an independent musician and student currently in his masters program 🎓B.A in Psychology & Music Marketing Minor. As an independent musician, LUI has been in the industry for a couple of years and has gained over 1million + streams on all platforms. In 2022, the bilingual emcee won his first Music NFT award with The Global Interview. In 2023, LUI released NFLUI Genesis Collection 100, 'Graduation EP: The American Dream', 'Yin-Yang' EP Limited Edition ( SOLD OUT), & MATR1X0 ( SOLD OUT) Music NFTs

Founder of Your Vibes Attract Your Tribe, Web3SoulSounds, and Latin Independent Artist LUI Creating and empowering communities within the NFT and Web3 music space. LUI is an independent musician and student currently in his masters program 🎓B.A in P... Show more

Phil Choo

Phil Choo

Phil Choo is a Professor of Graphic Design at Penn State University and a recognized leader in the integration of service design with ecological literacy. With over 10 years of advanced experience in higher education, Professor Choo specializes in developing interdisciplinary curricula that frame design as a vital tool for civic engagement and environmental stewardship. He successfully spearheaded the collaboration between the Penn State Graphic Design program and the Frost Museum of Entomology, leading students through a rigorous, four-phased workflow (Discovery, Definition, Development, and Delivery) to visualize complex biological data. His pedagogical models focus on creating high-impact public exhibitions that combine visual communication with curated biological specimens, establishing a replicable standard for multi-sensory sustainability education in higher education.

Phil Choo is a Professor of Graphic Design at Penn State University and a recognized leader in the integration of service design with ecological literacy. With over 10 years of advanced experience in higher education, Professor Choo specializes in de... Show more

Diana Pelenur

Diana Pelenur

Diana Pelenur is a photographer and digital artist who is based in Toronto having grown up in Brazil and Uruguay. Diana has always been fascinated with technology and Web3 has provided
the perfect platform to explore her curiosity of what is possible on the blockchain. Her art is based on digital photographs that are then manipulated in photoshop to tell a story beyond the
photographic image. Diana likes to imagine what life would look like if we lived on the blockchain and her latest collection is a reflection of this imaginary world. Recently Diana has begun exploring art created with AI.

Diana is co-founder of XenosProject.io, an NFT pfp collection whose mission is to support schools in underrepresented regions. It is a project that is using Web3 to create a positive social impact.

Diana Pelenur is a photographer and digital artist who is based in Toronto having grown up in Brazil and Uruguay. Diana has always been fascinated with technology and Web3 has provided the perfect platform to explore her curiosity of what is possibl... Show more

Menoosha Muziki

Menoosha Muziki

Menoosha Susungi is a TEDx speaker, internationally experienced singer, and vocal coach specializing in the transformative power of the human voice. Having toured with André Rieu and earned UK Soul Chart recognition, she combines artistic mastery with neuroscience-informed coaching through her CVM VoiceCircle workshops. She is currently a presenter for the Sweet Soul Music Touring show across Europe.

Her work helps singers, leaders, and professionals unlock vocal freedom, emotional regulation, and authentic presence.

Menoosha’s topics include voice and nervous system regulation, performance psychology, intercultural communication, and the link between voice, identity, leadership abd women's empowerment. Through her unique blend of storytelling, and performance, she empowers audiences to reclaim their voice as a tool for confidence, connection, and transformation.

Menoosha Susungi is a TEDx speaker, internationally experienced singer, and vocal coach specializing in the transformative power of the human voice. Having toured with André Rieu and earned UK Soul Chart recognition, she combines artistic mastery wit... Show more

Randi J Norman

Randi J Norman

Randi J. Norman is a speaker, storyteller, and spoken word artist known for helping audiences discover how their voice, story, and everyday moments can become powerful platforms for influence and transformation.

Blending spoken word, storytelling, and practical teaching, Randi delivers keynote experiences that engage both the heart and mind. Her work focuses on purpose, identity, creative leadership, and the power of everyday impact—equipping audiences to turn their gifts and personal stories into meaningful influence.

Randi is the author of Spirit Spoken: A Spoken Word Journey of Faith, the workbook Believe Larger, and Do It All: Understanding God’s Purpose, Plan, and Positioning for You as a Kingdom Multi-Hyphenate. She has spoken and performed at conferences, leadership summits, schools, and empowerment events, and has emceed numerous large-scale gatherings.

In addition to her speaking work, Randi is an actor, vocalist, and creative producer whose stage performances span theatre, spoken word, and live storytelling. Through every platform she uses, her mission is simple: to help people recognize that their story, their voice, and their everyday lives have the power to change the world.

Randi J. Norman is a speaker, storyteller, and spoken word artist known for helping audiences discover how their voice, story, and everyday moments can become powerful platforms for influence and transformation. Blending spoken word, storytelling,... Show more

Ivana Jamnicki

Ivana Jamnicki

Ivana is a Zagreb-based, Prague-trained makeup artist and educator bringing imaginative, inclusive, and eco-friendly workshops to Isle of Wonders. With a background in education, film, and festivals, she guides participants of all ages and genders to explore makeup as a form of creative self-expression—using skin-safe, vegan or natural products and materials. Inspired by mythology, nature, and color, her workshops offer a playful, low-waste journey into fantasy, transformation, and connection. The looks designed by her bridge the reality and fantasy.

Ivana is a Zagreb-based, Prague-trained makeup artist and educator bringing imaginative, inclusive, and eco-friendly workshops to Isle of Wonders. With a background in education, film, and festivals, she guides participants of all ages and genders to... Show more

Mark Christopher Lawrence

Mark Christopher Lawrence

Meet Mark Christopher Lawrence, a dynamic presenter with a multi-faceted career that spans comedy, film, television, and beyond. With decades of experience making audiences laugh, think, and feel, Mark is an exceptional speaker who knows how to captivate a room.

A longtime Comedian, Film & Television Actor, Writer, and Producer: Mark has honed his craft across multiple entertainment mediums, bringing an unparalleled depth of experience to the stage. A Two-Time Emmy Award Nominee, his talent has been recognized at the highest levels,

Mark is an International Headliner, sharing stages with comedy legends such as Sinbad, Jerry Seinfeld, Rodney Dangerfield, and Jeff Foxworthy, entertaining audiences around the globe.

When you Book Mark For Your Next Event, You Get:

A Skilled Speaker and Natural Storyteller: Armed with a BFA in Theater from USC, earned through a Public Speaking Scholarship, Mark combines academic rigor with his inherent flair for storytelling.

An Experienced Event Emcee: Mark is adept at keeping audiences engaged and events running smoothly, ensuring your occasion is both memorable and timely.

Engaging, Inspiring, and Funny Presentations: His presentations are a perfect blend of humor, inspiration, and audience engagement, leaving lasting impressions on all who attend.

An Expert at Event Alignment: Mark excels at tailoring his presentations to meet your event goals, ensuring your audience receives a message that’s as aligned as it is impactful.

Whether you seek a hilarious anecdote or a moving inspirational story, Mark’s ability to align his presentations with your event’s needs makes him an invaluable addition to any lineup. Book him now to guarantee your event's success!

Meet Mark Christopher Lawrence, a dynamic presenter with a multi-faceted career that spans comedy, film, television, and beyond. With decades of experience making audiences laugh, think, and feel, Mark is an exceptional speaker who knows how to capti... Show more

Jess Janz

Jess Janz

Jess Janz is an author, community facilitator, and the creator of Dinner With Strangers, which brings people from different walks of life to share their stories over a meal - all while omitting what anyone does for work. Her work examines identity, connection, and what binds us all together. Jess has hosted events for Wealthsimple, lululemon, Altea Active Club, OpenTable, The W Hotel, Staub, and Writers Collective of Canada, and runs monthly writing workshops and Poetry Club for her writing community of over 70k people. Her forthcoming book, 'The Table Where We Meet,' will be published by Source Books in July 2026. 

Jess Janz is an author, community facilitator, and the creator of Dinner With Strangers, which brings people from different walks of life to share their stories over a meal - all while omitting what anyone does for work. Her work examines identity, c... Show more

Maggie Ivanova

Maggie Ivanova

Maggie Ivanova is pursuing a Ph.D. in Theatre, Hawaiian and Indigenous Performance, at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM). She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative and World Literature (Drama) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an M.F.A. in Directing - Asian Performance, from UHM. Maggie is a multi-lingual teaching artist: a dramaturg, theatre director, and researcher, working with the performance traditions of Ireland, Britain, Sweden, Norway, Japan, and Russia. Since 2020, Maggie has been affiliated with the East-West Center as Student Affiliate and Foundation Scholar. Currently, Maggie is serving as a co-dramaturg and stage manager for "Panji and the Last Princess," a Balinese wayang listrik show which opens in April 2026 at Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Maggie Ivanova is pursuing a Ph.D. in Theatre, Hawaiian and Indigenous Performance, at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM). She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative and World Literature (Drama) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an ... Show more

Manuel Palenque

Manuel Palenque

Creative Technologist and Visual Artist with over 15 years of experience specializing in immersive audiovisual experiences
and interactive installations. Recognized for bridging the gap between art and advanced technology. Extensive
international experience leading projects and teaching in major hubs including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Berlin, and the
United States. Dedicated educator with a strong track record of conducting workshops on interactive technology for
universities and cultural institutions worldwide.

Creative Technologist and Visual Artist with over 15 years of experience specializing in immersive audiovisual experiences and interactive installations. Recognized for bridging the gap between art and advanced technology. Extensive international e... Show more

Jack Sheehan

Jack Sheehan

Jack Sheehan is a journalist, author, and storyteller who has spent decades documenting the people and moments that shaped Las Vegas and American culture. Rather than focusing on headlines alone, Jack is known for uncovering the stories behind the city, the personalities, power dynamics, and turning points that helped define an iconic place.

Over his career, Jack has written more than 30 books, authored over 2,000 magazine articles, and contributed countless newspaper columns exploring culture, community development, entertainment, and notable crime stories across the country. His reporting has included interviews with serial killers, conversations with men on death row, and work that has helped bring attention to unresolved and emerging murder cases.

His work draws on extensive interviews with casino owners, performers, producers, law enforcement officials, and influential figures who helped shape Las Vegas and, at times, the darker chapters of American history from the inside.

Jack is a sought-after speaker for conferences and corporate events, known for blending firsthand insight with compelling, accessible storytelling. He is also currently developing a multi part presentation series with The Mob Museum, drawing from his long history of documenting the city’s evolution.

Jack Sheehan is a journalist, author, and storyteller who has spent decades documenting the people and moments that shaped Las Vegas and American culture. Rather than focusing on headlines alone, Jack is known for uncovering the stories behind the ci... Show more

Bo Clifton

Bo Clifton

Bo Clifton is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in helping organizations adopt cloud-native, scalable, and secure application architectures. With deep experience in Azure, distributed systems, and modern software delivery practices, Bo partners with enterprise customers to solve complex technical challenges and accelerate digital transformation. Prior to Microsoft, he has a history in music and manufacturing.

Bo Clifton is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in helping organizations adopt cloud-native, scalable, and secure application architectures. With deep experience in Azure, distributed systems, and modern software delivery p... Show more

La-Toya Scott

La-Toya Scott

Dr. La-Toya Scott is a scholar and cultural critic whose work examines African American literature, digital culture, and the political stakes of storytelling. She serves as Assistant Professor of African American Literature and Culture and is the founder of In-House Scholar, a community and digital education initiative that bridges literary craft, cultural theory, and public discourse. Through workshops, talks, writing instruction, and humanities programming, she makes research-driven literary education accessible to broader audiences beyond the university. Her debut book, In Hush to Harbor: Black Sanctuary from Slavery to Trump’s America, will be released by Rutgers University Press in 2026. Dr. Scott’s work centers public humanities, narrative craft, and the creative futures of Black thought.

Dr. La-Toya Scott is a scholar and cultural critic whose work examines African American literature, digital culture, and the political stakes of storytelling. She serves as Assistant Professor of African American Literature and Culture and is the fou... Show more

Consuelo Lollobrigida

Consuelo Lollobrigida

Consuelo Lollobrigida, Ph.D., is Professor of Art History at the University of Arkansas Rome Program. Her research focuses on early modern women artists and Baroque visual culture.
She is the curator of the Annual International Women in the Arts Conference (AIWAC) and author of Plautilla Bricci. Pictura et Architectura celebris. L’architettrice del Barocco Romano and Following Women Artists. A Guide to Rome; her forthcoming monograph is The Forgotten Brush: Virginia da Vezzo (1600–1638), The Hidden Muse (Brepols, 2025).
She co-convenes AIWAC (Annual International Women in the Arts Conference) and is series co-editor, with Adelina Modesti, of “Women and Gender in the Arts: New Horizons” (Brepols/https://www.brepols.net/series/wia - https://www.brepols.net/products/IS-9782503606828-1

Consuelo Lollobrigida, Ph.D., is Professor of Art History at the University of Arkansas Rome Program. Her research focuses on early modern women artists and Baroque visual culture. She is the curator of the Annual International Women in the Arts Co... Show more

Ana Monaco

Ana Monaco

Ana Lydia Monaco is a U.S.-born, internationally raised bilingual storyteller, Producer, and Writer-Director championing culturally intelligent narratives across film, television, and branded content. Her work bridges global perspective, creative strategy, and authentic human experience to tell stories that resonate across cultures and industries.
With a career spanning studio, indie, and branded spaces, Ana Lydia brings a rare ability to translate lived experience into compelling, market-aware storytelling. Her creative voice is shaped not only by her international upbringing, but also by navigating chronic illness and cancer — experiences that have strengthened her leadership, empathy, and commitment to meaningful representation.
Ana Lydia speaks on storytelling, creative leadership, cross-cultural narrative development, resilience, and building inclusive creative ecosystems. She is passionate about mentorship, access, and empowering the next generation of culturally fluent storytellers.

Ana Lydia Monaco is a U.S.-born, internationally raised bilingual storyteller, Producer, and Writer-Director championing culturally intelligent narratives across film, television, and branded content. Her work bridges global perspective, creative str... Show more

Nicola Palmeri

Nicola Palmeri

Nicola Palmeri, director and computer scientist specialized in virtual reality and multimedia, explores the symbiosis between art and technology. His dedication is mainly focused on the development of immersive and interactive virtual environments known for their realistic immersion. Furthermore, he is an expert in developing video games in which he exploits his passion for cinema. He has worked on image branding for leading companies in Europe. He teaches computer science in secondary schools and works as a freelance Information Engineer. He is an expert teacher involved in numerous educational projects (PON) by the Ministry of Education, University and Research (Miur) related to coding for students of all levels. He is constantly engaged in his independent productions, ranging from cinema to information technology. He has received numerous awards at international film festivals. His film “fiSOlofia“, acquired by RaiCinema, won 23 awards, including the Cine Festa Italia in Santa Fe and Los Angeles.

Nicola Palmeri, director and computer scientist specialized in virtual reality and multimedia, explores the symbiosis between art and technology. His dedication is mainly focused on the development of immersive and interactive virtual environments kn... Show more

Linasik Tarnauskas

Linasik Tarnauskas

I’m an intermediate musician actively working through the challenges many players face after the beginner stage. Rather than presenting theory from the outside, I talk about experiences grounded in real experiments, failures, and lessons learned while actively making and recording music.

I’m an intermediate musician actively working through the challenges many players face after the beginner stage. Rather than presenting theory from the outside, I talk about experiences grounded in real experiments, failures, and lessons learned whil... Show more

Otoniel Emanuel

Otoniel Emanuel

Otoniel Emanuel é Design Engineer e Software Developer no Banco BIR

É membro da Angola Open Source Community, onde contribui com projetos e escreve sobre tecnologia. Antes do BIR, colaborou com a INOKRI no desenvolvimento de produtos digitais como o SÓCIA, trabalhou para o estrangeiro (brasil) e startups nacionais.

Tem experiência como formador no INEFOR e no Digital.ao, consolidando a sua vocação para educação tecnológica e partilha de conhecimento.

Além da engenharia, explora fotografia, escrita e projetos experimentais que combinam design, código e criatividade.

Otoniel Emanuel é Design Engineer e Software Developer no Banco BIR É membro da Angola Open Source Community, onde contribui com projetos e escreve sobre tecnologia. Antes do BIR, colaborou com a INOKRI no desenvolvimento de produtos digitais como... Show more

Vivian Li

Vivian Li

Vivian Li is a passionate creator of illustration, video content, and interface design. As a freelance creative, she has generated ~2M+ organic views, scaling her personal initiative Young Coders' Sphere up to 1.5K+ students registered in under a month. Now, she also works as the Executive Creator Coach of Thetawise, an AI math tool that supports the learning of 350K users. She has also supported the AI Summit as the Design Lead, creating social media posts and merchandise. Vivian is excited about growth and eager to share her learnings.

Vivian Li is a passionate creator of illustration, video content, and interface design. As a freelance creative, she has generated ~2M+ organic views, scaling her personal initiative Young Coders' Sphere up to 1.5K+ students registered in under a mon... Show more

Luis Queral

Luis Queral

Luis Queral is a software designer and artist based in Baltimore, MD.

He works for the New York Times helping lead design efforts on their infrastructure team. He is frequently, and deliberately out of his element and enjoys driving the design strategy of complex software projects.

When he's not at work, he's either working on experimental film projects or spending time with his wife, two kiddos, and a big red dog named Lucy.

Luis Queral is a software designer and artist based in Baltimore, MD. He works for the New York Times helping lead design efforts on their infrastructure team. He is frequently, and deliberately out of his element and enjoys driving the design str... Show more

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