Nela Dunato is an artist, designer, writer, and teacher from Croatia. She’s been working as a graphic designer since 2005, and has started her own design consultancy in 2013. Her focus is helping passion-driven businesses to create expressive brand identities and exceptional client experiences.

She’s the author of the book “The Human Centered Brand” that teaches service based business owners and creatives how to create an authentic brand and grow meaningful relationships with their clients.

She also teaches design as a course instructor, leads in-person workshops, and speaks at events. She’s been writing articles about art, design, marketing, business, and creativity for over a decade.

Nela Dunato is an artist, designer, writer, and teacher from Croatia. She’s been working as a graphic designer since 2005, and has started her own design consultancy in 2013. Her focus is helping passion-driven businesses to create expressive brand i... Show more

Sarah Peters is a web developer at Georgetown University, building and maintaining web solutions for the Office of Advancement. She began her development career at Crema, a digital product agency in Kansas City, where she worked as an Application Developer. A graduate of Prime Digital Academy, Sarah brings a unique perspective to software development, drawing from her previous career as a professional violinist.

Before transitioning to tech, Sarah performed with orchestras such as the Kansas City Symphony and New World Symphony; she currently plays with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Baltimore Chamber Orchestra (when time permits!). She has been featured as a chamber musician on Kansas Public Radio Live and has appeared at festivals including the New York String Orchestra Seminar, Tanglewood Music Center, and the Lakes Area Music Festival. She received her Bachelor of Music and Graduate Diploma in Violin Performance from the New England Conservatory in Boston.

Her experience in both the arts and technology informs her approach to problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous learning. Sarah currently lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, a member of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, and their two children.

Sarah Peters is a web developer at Georgetown University, building and maintaining web solutions for the Office of Advancement. She began her development career at Crema, a digital product agency in Kansas City, where she worked as an Application Dev... Show more

Tiffany Duppong is a Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform consultant who brings a rare combination of technical depth and creative instinct to everything she builds. As the founder of DuWell Performance Group, she specializes in Microsoft technology implementations from Power Platform architecture and governance to Dynamics 365 system configuration, user adoption strategy, and ALM pipeline design. She has worked across industries helping organizations get real value out of their technology investments through thoughtful solution design and hands-on enablement.

Beyond the platform, Tiffany is an actor and filmmaker with over two decades of performance experience. She runs Three Eight Studios, her Los Angeles–based production company and has appeared on shows like HBO's HACKS and films like Amazon's Unstoppable. Her dual career in technology and the arts gives her a unique perspective on user experience, storytelling, and the human side of digital transformation. This dual career path has made her passionate about carving out space for others who straddle unconventional career paths.

Tiffany is an active mentor in the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform community, and a champion for inclusion and representation in tech. When she's not architecting apps or troubleshooting flows, you can find her on set, at a film festival, or at home with her family.

Tiffany Duppong is a Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform consultant who brings a rare combination of technical depth and creative instinct to everything she builds. As the founder of DuWell Performance Group, she specializes in Microsoft technology im... Show more

Lekë is a hacker, researcher, and multimedia artist based in Pristina. Most of his technical time goes into offensive security. He plays CTFs across crypto, forensics, stego, and misc, and takes on freelance penetration testing work on the side. He's a member of the KSAL Cyber Team and contributes to DEF CON Group Prishtina (DC38338) and FLOSSK.

Outside of security, he's been shooting photography for over six years, directs films, DJs across ambient, electro, minimal, deep house, trance, and drum and bass, and drums in a local Pristina band. Right now he's in production on a film about hacking culture. It's the same instinct as the technical work, just aimed at a different signal.

Lekë is a hacker, researcher, and multimedia artist based in Pristina. Most of his technical time goes into offensive security. He plays CTFs across crypto, forensics, stego, and misc, and takes on freelance penetration testing work on the side. He's... Show more

PhD student at Leuphana University - futurescout at Stifterverband - freelance artist (composer, musician, actor, director) - founder of the purpose start-up ChargeHorizons reshaping regenerative travel sector

PhD student at Leuphana University - futurescout at Stifterverband - freelance artist (composer, musician, actor, director) - founder of the purpose start-up ChargeHorizons reshaping regenerative travel sector Show more

Jesselynn, is an NFT artist, designer, and tech enthusiast. Jesselynn’s edgy erotic style reflects a crossover of art pop culture and tech plus fashion. As an artist, She creates cartoon characters, and digital art as well as sculptures for this generation. Her goal is to host a Female Non-Binary Hackathon Event where Females focus on NFT, Web3, and DAO inside this space allowing them to build, ship and pitch their project in front of angel investors and VC. She has exhibited her work in prestigious shows nationwide, such as Art Basel, Scope Art, and New York Art Expo. Jesselynn’s creative talent and ongoing entrepreneurial ventures have no doubt brought her brand to the next level in the art industry with an immense girl following along with her drive for success.

Jesselynn, is an NFT artist, designer, and tech enthusiast. Jesselynn’s edgy erotic style reflects a crossover of art pop culture and tech plus fashion. As an artist, She creates cartoon characters, and digital art as well as sculptures for this gene... Show more

Obelyn, awarded local cosplayer and a member of Rikon 2025 cosplay competition judge committee.

Obelyn, awarded local cosplayer and a member of Rikon 2025 cosplay competition judge committee. Show more

Marjorie Waldo is the President & CEO of Arts Garage in Delray Beach, where she has led the organization’s transformation into a nationally recognized cultural destination. Since 2016, she has expanded programming, eliminated legacy debt, increased operating budget by over 40 percent, and grown ticket revenue by more than 60 percent. Today, Arts Garage presents more than 300 programs annually and serves as a key cultural and economic driver for the region.

Marjorie Waldo is the President & CEO of Arts Garage in Delray Beach, where she has led the organization’s transformation into a nationally recognized cultural destination. Since 2016, she has expanded programming, eliminated legacy debt, increased o... Show more

Mariana Beldi es diseñadora y desarrolladora web, creadora de HolaSVG, herramientas open-source para crear y personalizar SVG. Especializada en animaciones web, performance y accesibilidad, combina desarrollo front-end con diseño, ilustración y branding. Sus artículos han sido publicados en CSS-Tricks, Smashing Magazine y UX Collective, donde explora la intersección entre código y diseño visual.

Mariana Beldi es diseñadora y desarrolladora web, creadora de HolaSVG, herramientas open-source para crear y personalizar SVG. Especializada en animaciones web, performance y accesibilidad, combina desarrollo front-end con diseño, ilustración y brand... Show more

Iwo Plaza is a software engineer & artist, trying to incorporate art into every project he gets his hands on. He's passionate about graphics programming and softening the learning curve for future developers trying to get into it.

He is currently working at Software Mansion on an experimental graphics utility library called TypeGPU that promises advanced TypeScript and WebGPU interoperability.

Iwo Plaza is a software engineer & artist, trying to incorporate art into every project he gets his hands on. He's passionate about graphics programming and softening the learning curve for future developers trying to get into it. He is currently ... Show more

Vineel has spent the last 12 years in community building and user engagement across Technology and Creator ecosystems. With a background in Community Strategy and Advocacy, he helped build global programs, campaigns, and events.

As a Community Manager at Interledger Foundation, he focuses on nurturing and growing the Interledger Community. Vineel is passionate about Creator Economy, Creative Problem Solving, Technology, and Design that enable and empower individuals. Before joining the Interledger Foundation, Vineel was the founder of Collab House.

Vineel has spent the last 12 years in community building and user engagement across Technology and Creator ecosystems. With a background in Community Strategy and Advocacy, he helped build global programs, campaigns, and events. As a Community Man... Show more

Khoa Dinh Le is an entrepreneur and filmmaker, founder of Sutudu (Sutudu.com and Sutudu.tv), an AI-powered film & TV licensing marketplace and streaming platform helping creators distribute and monetize content worldwide. He has directed and produced work across film, commercials, and corporate branding, with projects distributed globally and available on major OTT platforms.

Khoa Dinh Le is an entrepreneur and filmmaker, founder of Sutudu (Sutudu.com and Sutudu.tv), an AI-powered film & TV licensing marketplace and streaming platform helping creators distribute and monetize content worldwide. He has directed and produced... Show more

Arunkumar & Akilandeswari
Letterpress Artists, Printmakers, Architects & Designers, founded Printing with Types, a Bangalore-based studio dedicated to the art of letterpress.

Both graduates in design from reputed institutes of NID and NIT, we shared a passion for art and craftsmanship. Although we began our careers within the design industry, it was the love for tangible design and passion for this time-honored letterpress printing, ignited the idea & took a leap to self-learn the art from scratch, understanding the meticulous process, restoring old equipment and researching vintage techniques, facing challenges alongside. With keen focus on preserving and strengthening this art form, Today, we carry forward the legacy of letterpress printing — giving voice to its enduring beauty in an increasingly digital world.

Arunkumar & Akilandeswari Letterpress Artists, Printmakers, Architects & Designers, founded Printing with Types, a Bangalore-based studio dedicated to the art of letterpress. Both graduates in design from reputed institutes of NID and NIT, we sha... Show more

Sierra Renee is the artist behind JuuJuuMama.

The name JuuJuuMama is inspired by her brand Good Juu Juu, founded in 2018.

Born in the 1990s in a small city in the Hudson Valley just north of New York City, Sierra grew up within a multiracial family shaped by Black, Italian, and Puerto Rican heritage; an upbringing that continues to inform the layered cultural identity present throughout her work.

She has been creating physical art since childhood, developing a foundation in hand-cut collage, painting, and mixed media that continues to shape her visual language today. Much of her traditional work remains within her personal collection, displayed throughout her home and shared intimately with family and friends.

Since 2022, her practice has expanded into text-to-image AI and custom generative models trained on her own imagery. Rather than replacing traditional art-making, these tools have become an extension of her long-standing exploration of collage, symbolism, layering, and speculative world-building.

Working primarily through Midjourney and self-trained models on Titles.xyz, Sierra intentionally creates systems that center Blackness, pushing against the cultural biases often embedded within generative AI.

Rooted in Afrofuturism and surrealism, her work moves between visual art, fashion, and digital mythology. Gemstones, sculptural adornment, and immersive environments appear as recurring symbols exploring ancestry, transformation, self-defined value, and the preservation of cultural memory within emerging technologies.

Through both physical and generative mediums, Sierra’s work asks who gets represented in the future and who is too often left out of it.

Sierra Renee is the artist behind JuuJuuMama. The name JuuJuuMama is inspired by her brand Good Juu Juu, founded in 2018. Born in the 1990s in a small city in the Hudson Valley just north of New York City, Sierra grew up within a multiracial fa... Show more

I’m a Belgian author and digital artist creating moving images, micro–art games, and virtual experiences.

I’m a Belgian author and digital artist creating moving images, micro–art games, and virtual experiences. Show more

Adedire Abiodun Christopher, widely known as @oacthecreator, is a visual storyteller and global changemaker using the power of storytelling to inspire action and amplify unheard voices.

Via his storytelling abilities, he’s made unknown people celebrated across the world, he’s made some who had nothing, millionaires overnight.

With a digital footprint that has reached over 100 million people across social media, his work blends creativity with purpose, reminding people that storytelling can be more than just entertainment. Through powerful visual stories, he challenges people to look beyond virality and views, and instead, to create with intention.

His storytelling continues to motivate thousands to create not just for clout or money, but to create for something greater: change, impact, and legacy.

Adedire Abiodun Christopher, widely known as @oacthecreator, is a visual storyteller and global changemaker using the power of storytelling to inspire action and amplify unheard voices. Via his storytelling abilities, he’s made unknown people cele... Show more

Kassie Gibbons is a usability and design expert with RBA. Trained in user experience and human-centered design, she takes a human-first approach when tackling design challenges. As a former high school educator, she brings unique perspectives from the classroom to create products that are accessible, inclusive, and empowering.

Kassie Gibbons is a usability and design expert with RBA. Trained in user experience and human-centered design, she takes a human-first approach when tackling design challenges. As a former high school educator, she brings unique perspectives from th... Show more

Aristeia is an award-winning creative strategist, AI-driven creator and advisor to creative entrepreneurs, with a background in marketing, branding and building creative-led businesses. Their work spans film, content and emerging technologies, focused on helping creators navigate shifting markets, position their work and develop sustainable, forward-looking strategies.

Known for a systems-level, data-informed perspective, Aristeia combines creative intuition with a deep focus on market signals, audience behavior and evolving economic models. Their work explores how AI is accelerating content creation while forcing a rethinking of where value lives — from content itself to ownership, access and audience relationships.

As the founder of PromptingPros, a professional network for AI creatives, Aristeia explores new models for how creators build, connect and generate value in an era of infinite content.

Aristeia is an award-winning creative strategist, AI-driven creator and advisor to creative entrepreneurs, with a background in marketing, branding and building creative-led businesses. Their work spans film, content and emerging technologies, focuse... Show more

Houston Vandergriff is a globe-trotting photographer, entrepreneur, and influencer based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Houston has traveled to 49 of the 50 United States, 5 Canadian Provinces, and 26 countries. He also has Down syndrome. His photos have been in magazines and books, won awards in numerous competitions, and been shown in galleries in three countries.

He shares the positives surrounding disability on Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For his photography sales, he started on ETSY, moved to his own website, and now sells his photography as NFTs. To date he has been part of three sold-out NFT collections.

Houston inspires others, both inside and outside of the disability community. By sharing his gift of photography he also shares gifts of beauty and hope.

Houston Vandergriff is a globe-trotting photographer, entrepreneur, and influencer based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Houston has traveled to 49 of the 50 United States, 5 Canadian Provinces, and 26 countries. He also has Down syndrome. His photos h... Show more

Saranic Banerjee is a Lead Experience Strategist at Extentia, where he helps businesses navigate digital transformation journeys through data-led design thinking.
Originally from Kolkata, Saranic studied industrial design at Symbiosis Institute of Design and later specialized in interaction design at the National Institute of Design. He’s passionate about storytelling, illustration, motion, and photography. His creative energy is fuelled by traveling, meeting people from different cultures, and experimenting in the kitchen.
Beyond his professional work, Saranic mentors budding designers on ADPList, sharing his experiences and insights to guide and inspire the next generation of creatives.

Saranic Banerjee is a Lead Experience Strategist at Extentia, where he helps businesses navigate digital transformation journeys through data-led design thinking. Originally from Kolkata, Saranic studied industrial design at Symbiosis Institute of D... Show more

Third Planet Studio aka "3PS" is a full service Web3 Music, Art & Entertainment concierge.

3PS offers many white glove services catering to the web3 community from 3D development, creative consulting, project management and most of all, they are a “go to” virtual and real life event talent booking source.

The members at 3PS have built a stellar reputation for being innovators in their field. Lead by owner and lead designer, Bianca aka Binx, who has over 20 years experience in music, event design and planning industry, her mission at Third Planet Studio is to help pave the way for artists to carry on their legacy through a decentralized network.

Third Planet Studio aka "3PS" is a full service Web3 Music, Art & Entertainment concierge. 3PS offers many white glove services catering to the web3 community from 3D development, creative consulting, project management and most of all, they are ... Show more

Melvin Thambi is a renowned Creative Director, Entrepreneur, and Global Speaker with over two decades of experience at the intersection of design, technology, and business. His expertise spans visual design, product innovation, and brand strategy, where he has led high-impact creative initiatives for global brands, shaping the future of design-driven business success.

A thought leader in AI, design monetization, and creative entrepreneurship, Melvin is a recognized speaker at international design and technology conferences. He brings a unique perspective on how designers can leverage AI, build scalable revenue models, and adopt a business mindset to thrive in an evolving creative economy.

In 2017, he was honored as Business Mentor of the Year by Entrepreneur of India, recognizing his impact in mentorship and leadership. His artistic work has also been exhibited on the global stage, including New York Times Square, reflecting his passion for blending storytelling, digital art, and cutting-edge technology.

Beyond corporate leadership, Melvin is deeply committed to mentorship and the future of design, empowering the next generation of creative professionals to move beyond execution—embracing strategy, innovation, and business acumen to drive real-world impact.

Melvin Thambi is a renowned Creative Director, Entrepreneur, and Global Speaker with over two decades of experience at the intersection of design, technology, and business. His expertise spans visual design, product innovation, and brand strategy, wh... Show more

Ina Friedrich is the founder and creative director of 0.1% Agency, a women-founded creative and growth studio based in Toronto, Canada, specialising in music, culture, and sports. Originally from Germany, she built her agency from scratch after immigrating to Canada — clients include Universal Music, Nettwerk, and AWAL.

Her work sits at a rare intersection: creative direction and performance marketing. She delivers $0.16 CPCs and 631% website traffic growth from single campaigns, alongside brand work that holds up visually. She taught at cimdata Bildungsakademie (IHK-accredited, Germany), served as an industry mentor at Symphonic (March 2026), and mentored at Measure of Music 2026 — a global music and data conference reaching 1,400+ participants across 63 countries. She has been featured in CEO Times and Women's Insider.

She speaks on brand strategy, creative direction, performance marketing, and building a creative business as a woman and immigrant entrepreneur. Available in-person in Toronto and virtually worldwide.

Ina Friedrich is the founder and creative director of 0.1% Agency, a women-founded creative and growth studio based in Toronto, Canada, specialising in music, culture, and sports. Originally from Germany, she built her agency from scratch after immig... Show more

Founding designer at SigNoz and independent researcher. Previously did things at Deepsource, Solana, and Openhouse. Shutterbug, Violinist, voracious reader, and a Star Wars nerd with a knack for mixing and playing around.

Founding designer at SigNoz and independent researcher. Previously did things at Deepsource, Solana, and Openhouse. Shutterbug, Violinist, voracious reader, and a Star Wars nerd with a knack for mixing and playing around. Show more

Soy diseñadora estratégica y especialista en UX/UI con amplia experiencia en la creación de experiencias digitales centradas en las personas. Ha liderado proyectos de transformación empresarial donde el diseño, la innovación y los datos se integran para generar valor y comunicación efectiva. Su enfoque combina empatía, análisis y creatividad para construir soluciones que conectan visualmente y comunican con propósito.

Soy diseñadora estratégica y especialista en UX/UI con amplia experiencia en la creación de experiencias digitales centradas en las personas. Ha liderado proyectos de transformación empresarial donde el diseño, la innovación y los datos se integran p... Show more

Renee Hamilton is a lecturer at Nagoya University of the Arts working at the intersection of AI, visual culture, and identity. Her work explores how artificial intelligence can be used as a creative and symbolic medium to examine race, perception, and digital identity.

Through her visual project “Lady Gorilla,” Hamilton experiments with AI-generated imagery to study audience reactions, symbolism, and the psychology of online engagement. She also incorporates these visuals into lectures to explore how emerging technologies influence cultural narratives and representation.

Her work sits between art, technology, and academic inquiry, examining how AI reshapes the way we construct and interpret identity in the digital era.

Renee Hamilton is a lecturer at Nagoya University of the Arts working at the intersection of AI, visual culture, and identity. Her work explores how artificial intelligence can be used as a creative and symbolic medium to examine race, perception, an... Show more

Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun. Known for his thrillers and fantasy fiction laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with, Bowen’s quirky, offbeat style “boggles the genre mind.” He loves giving back to fellow writers through media engagement and by leading workshops on the craft, business, and lifestyle of writing. He holds a Master of Education, five martial arts black belt certifications, and is an Army veteran. Travel enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, and habitual volunteer, Bowen’s secret joys include quiet moments by the fireplace and cooking big meals for family and friends.

Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun. Known for his thrillers and fantasy fiction laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with, Bowen’s quirky, offbeat style “boggles the genre mind.” He loves giving back to fellow writers t... Show more

B. Kyle Blackburn is an in-demand collaborator in the fields of both music and arts education technology, regularly leading ensembles and professional development at all levels.

B. Kyle Blackburn is an in-demand collaborator in the fields of both music and arts education technology, regularly leading ensembles and professional development at all levels. Show more

Desirae (Des) Lee is a creative producer, multi-media artist, poet and filmmaker from Jacksonville, FL.

Des strives to create art which celebrates vulnerability, finds beauty amongst the mundane, and portrays Black people in diverse ways. She aspires to travel the world, tell honest stories and sprinkle stardust wherever she goes.

She is a Blackhouse Foundation Fellow, a Facebook SEEN initiative winner, and a Paul Robeson Awardee. She has had digital art installations exhibited up and down the east coast including the Anacostia Arts Center, Lycoming College, and Miami Soul Basel. She recently completed a film residency in Ghana through a partnership with the Library of Africa and the African Diaspora (LOATAD). She is also the grant recipient of several creative initiatives including Moment Invitational Film Fest, Late Fee Magazine photography grant, and the inaugural National Black Movie Day Scholarship.

Films directed by Des have screened at renowned national festivals including Martha's Vineyard African American Film Fest, Pan-African Film Festival, Afrikana Film Festival and the esteemed American Black Film Festival - New Voices Category.

When she’s not on set, her interests include poetry, fashion, travel and interior design. Des is an Alumnae of the University of Florida where she completed a unique program infusing photojournalism and innovation. Des holds an MFA in film from Howard University.

Desirae (Des) Lee is a creative producer, multi-media artist, poet and filmmaker from Jacksonville, FL. Des strives to create art which celebrates vulnerability, finds beauty amongst the mundane, and portrays Black people in diverse ways. She asp... Show more

Leslie Short is the owner of The Cavu Group and the author of "Expand Beyond Your Current Culture." With four decades of experience as a seasoned brand and culture strategist and leadership advisor, she founded The Cavu Group to address critical challenges in building and guiding organizations toward sustainable cultural growth.
Leslie is uniquely skilled at fostering environments that promote continuous evolution and innovation. Her approach emphasizes the importance of listening to and understanding people, whom she recognizes as an organization's greatest asset.
She is deeply committed to creating and maintaining diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive cultures. Leveraging her expertise, she develops inclusive workplace strategies and facilitates transformative discussions that challenge the status quo.
Her work delves into the vital intersections of leadership, culture, accessibility, and social impact, equipping businesses with actionable insights to thrive in today’s dynamic and complex business landscape.

Leslie Short has an accomplished background that includes business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and the arts. Her journey began as a classical ballet dancer, which took her to Europe, where she lived for over a decade. After her dance career, Leslie founded an entertainment business in Japan, which was recognized as the country's best business in 1994.
She held influential roles, including President of Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations at FUBU The Collection, as well as Corporate Operating Strategist at prominent companies both domestically and internationally. Additionally, Leslie launched K.I.M. Media LLC (Keep It Moving) and founded Ascend Bereavement Management, demonstrating her versatility and innovative mindset.

A highly sought-after speaker, Leslie has addressed audiences at prestigious events hosted by Fortune 500 companies, universities, the United Nations, and the European Union, sharing her expertise and insights with a global audience. Leslie is a Chaplain, Certified Mediator, and Conflict Coach.

Leslie Short is the owner of The Cavu Group and the author of "Expand Beyond Your Current Culture." With four decades of experience as a seasoned brand and culture strategist and leadership advisor, she founded The Cavu Group to address critical ch... Show more