Currently pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science, I’ve always had a strong passion for design. While my academic journey has focused on technology, my creative instincts have consistently drawn me towards art. Having a partner who is a UX Designer inspired me further and gave me the push to dive deeper into this field. Want to do something big in life.

Currently pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science, I’ve always had a strong passion for design. While my academic journey has focused on technology, my creative instincts have consistently drawn me towards art. Having a partner who is a UX Designer ins... Show more

An Artistic Engineer, Product Designer! Advocating Business to Users & Users to Business by designing easy, appealing, accessible software!

An Artistic Engineer, Product Designer! Advocating Business to Users & Users to Business by designing easy, appealing, accessible software! Show more

Fulltime open source ambassador and part-time open source lobbyist. Cross community communicator. Tenor in a Pop&Jazz choir. Born in the year of the moon landing. Managing director at Gesellschaft zur Entwicklung von Dingen.

Fulltime open source ambassador and part-time open source lobbyist. Cross community communicator. Tenor in a Pop&Jazz choir. Born in the year of the moon landing. Managing director at Gesellschaft zur Entwicklung von Dingen. Show more

Harish Venkatesh is the Founder & CEO of Become®, a multidisciplinary design consultancy recognized as India’s Best Brand Design Studio for 3 years. With over a decade of experience, he has shaped the positioning of 200+ global brands including Intel, PepsiCo, and DarwinBox crafting transformative strategies that bridge ambition and leadership.

His career highlights include leading landmark projects such as the Dubai Expo 2020—featured in CNN’s Top 7 Pavilions—and Intel’s Global All.AI event, which earned a Guinness World Record. Harish’s work spans AI, HealthTech, and Consumer Goods, blending innovative storytelling with actionable strategies to tackle complex challenges.

Rooted in both engineering and design, Harish’s journey began with Frozen Iris, a creative venture born from his passion for photography and storytelling. His work has been featured by National Geographic and DesignUp, reflecting his relentless pursuit of creativity and impact.

Beyond client work, Harish is a sought-after mentor and thought leader, ranking in the top 1% on ADPlist. He has spoken at global platforms including CreativeMornings, InvestIndia, London Design Festival, 500 Startups and the Webflow World Tour, helping organizations clarify and elevate their market positions.

Outside of work, Harish finds inspiration in photography, teaching, and trekking, staying curious and connected to the world around him.

Harish Venkatesh is the Founder & CEO of Become®, a multidisciplinary design consultancy recognized as India’s Best Brand Design Studio for 3 years. With over a decade of experience, he has shaped the positioning of 200+ global brands including Intel... Show more

The First Impact Fashion Designer to have her design land on the moon, Nova Lorraine has made history for fashion, sustainability and technology. Named one of the Most Inspirational Women of Web3 and AI, Nova Lorraine is an award-winning Fashion Designer and Futurist. Renowned for her design prowess, has been featured in Forbes, and Inc, with her designs featured in Essence, Italian Vogue, and "The View" to name a few.

Jamaican born Nova Lorraine, is a recipient of the Web3 Creator Future Award, the Metaverse Champion Award, and the LAMINA1 NFT Artist Award, cementing her as a trailblazer in both artistic and digital domains. Named a Top 100 Women of the Future, Nova is the author and podcast host of "Unleash Your Supernova" and Co-Host of the "AI for Creatives" podcast.

Having founded Raine Magazine in 2007, Nova has interviewed hundreds of celebrities including Kendall Jenner, Priyanka Chopra, and Mark Cuban, to name a few. She is currently building the House of Nova, the future of couture.

The First Impact Fashion Designer to have her design land on the moon, Nova Lorraine has made history for fashion, sustainability and technology. Named one of the Most Inspirational Women of Web3 and AI, Nova Lorraine is an award-winning Fashion Desi... Show more

Cail has spent the last couple of decades working at the intersection of people and technology: in the performing arts, in the motion picture industry, and now in the field of software operations. He is fascinated by learning from incidents - large and small - and will gladly trade stories about them. He is a proud member of the Resilience In Software Foundation, a group dedicated to applying Resilience Engineering principles to the business of operating software systems.

Cail has spent the last couple of decades working at the intersection of people and technology: in the performing arts, in the motion picture industry, and now in the field of software operations. He is fascinated by learning from incidents - large a... Show more

Klimenko VG is an independent composer and artist working at the intersection of music, production and generative AI.

Over months of sustained production work, more than 20,000 individual generated musical outputs have accumulated inside a human-directed process. Most were rejected.

His practitioner work focuses on what happens after generation becomes abundant: human judgment, rejection, preservation of composition and structure, model stability, output diversity, creative usefulness and responsibility.

His central thesis is:

GENERATION IS NOT PRODUCTION.

Generation creates options. Production creates decisions.

The underlying music and lyrics are original works created by Klimenko VG. Generative systems are used downstream as production tools, not as the source of the underlying compositions.

Areas of expertise:

- Generative AI
- Human-AI Collaboration
- Creative AI
- AI Evaluation
- Music Technology
- Human Judgment

Speaking topics:

- Generation Is Not Production
- Human Judgment in Generative AI
- Evaluating AI Beyond Single Outputs
- Model Stability vs Creative Value
- Creative Search with Generative Systems
- Human-AI Collaboration in Music Production

Klimenko VG is an independent composer and artist working at the intersection of music, production and generative AI. Over months of sustained production work, more than 20,000 individual generated musical outputs have accumulated inside a human-d... Show more

Brian Cottington is a podcast producer, content strategist, and educator with a passion for helping creators turn their ideas into sustainable, audience-growing shows. With over a decade of experience in audio and video production, he knows what it takes to cut through the noise because he’s done it himself.

As the longtime producer and host of The Cinema Psychos Show, Brian has honed his skills in crafting engaging, binge-worthy content. Off the mic, he leverages his expertise as the Manager of Video Marketing for Libsyn, where he develops educational resources for podcasters—from launch strategies to YouTube growth and editing workflows.

Aside from his love of podcasting and content creation, Brian also serves as a seasoned adjunct professor across multiple universities in Pittsburgh, instructing students in video production, animation, and podcasting.

Brian Cottington is a podcast producer, content strategist, and educator with a passion for helping creators turn their ideas into sustainable, audience-growing shows. With over a decade of experience in audio and video production, he knows what it t... Show more

Sandeepa Bhatia is a creative professional, author, and Visual Merchandising expert with extensive experience in retail, design, packaging, product development, and brand presentation. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Fashion Retail Management from NIFT Delhi, she combines creative vision with strategic thinking to create impactful visual experiences. An accomplished author, she has written numerous books on crafts, gift packaging, visual merchandising, and DIY projects, inspiring creativity through her work.

Sandeepa Bhatia is a creative professional, author, and Visual Merchandising expert with extensive experience in retail, design, packaging, product development, and brand presentation. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Fashion Retail Ma... Show more

Adam Grzanka is a Polish television presenter, comedian, event host and writer based in Kraków. He is known for hosting programs including “Dwie Stolice” and “1200 Muzeów,” as well as for his stand-up performances and cultural projects connected with Nowa Huta. His work combines humor, improvisation and positive audience interaction.

Adam Grzanka is a Polish television presenter, comedian, event host and writer based in Kraków. He is known for hosting programs including “Dwie Stolice” and “1200 Muzeów,” as well as for his stand-up performances and cultural projects connected with... Show more

Clara is an independent public philosopher and cultural critic whose work examines the subconscious systems, practices, and beliefs that quietly structure contemporary life. She focuses on the shadow sides of culture: the unspoken assumptions and deeper forces that shape how we live, relate, and organize society. Drawing on interdisciplinary methods, she connects philosophy, cultural analysis, and concept design to surface what usually remains hidden. Through her brand Metanoia, she develops projects that translate these inquiries into tangible experiences. She is currently preparing her debut dining pop-up as one such exploration.

Clara is an independent public philosopher and cultural critic whose work examines the subconscious systems, practices, and beliefs that quietly structure contemporary life. She focuses on the shadow sides of culture: the unspoken assumptions and dee... Show more

Dugogodišnji streličar iz Rijeke. Instruktor rukovanja srednje teškim i teškim povijesnim vojnim lukovima i samostrelima. Predavač o povijesnom oružju, načinu i tehnikama korištenja. Djelovanje unutar povijesne udruge O.S.V. i osnivač grupe Š.T.S. Zorya, škole za autentično povijesno streličarstvo.

Dugogodišnji streličar iz Rijeke. Instruktor rukovanja srednje teškim i teškim povijesnim vojnim lukovima i samostrelima. Predavač o povijesnom oružju, načinu i tehnikama korištenja. Djelovanje unutar povijesne udruge O.S.V. i osnivač grupe Š.T.S. Zo... Show more

I’m a NYC-based professional actor, improv comedian, and adjunct instructor. I’ve appeared in theatres all over the country performing in everything from Shakespeare to Neil Simon to Shrek: The Musical. You may have even seen me dancing in my underwear on One Tree Hill or co-starring in commercials with NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon or the Roaming Gnome. Improv comedy is my passion and I can be seen making audiences, my scene partners, and myself laugh regularly at some of the best and worst improv shows in New York City.

As an educator, I have taught Acting, Improvisation, Public Speaking, Communication Studies at too many colleges to mention. I also teach and coach acting, improv, and applied improv for theatres, private groups, and individuals, and in the corporate space.

I’m known at Collegiate Empowerment for connecting with participants from the toughest mandatory audiences to passionate student leaders to coaching participants through my comedy, passion, high energy, and enthusiasm. Within CE, I’m known for focusing on what students want and need, being a kickass teammate and making weird faces during team meetings.

I’m a NYC-based professional actor, improv comedian, and adjunct instructor. I’ve appeared in theatres all over the country performing in everything from Shakespeare to Neil Simon to Shrek: The Musical. You may have even seen me dancing in my underwe... Show more

Srebrenka Peregrin pripovijeda po knjižnicama, školama i vrtićima, na različitim kulturno-turističkim događanjima i SF&F konvencijama. Prevodi beletristku i piše kratke priče, od kojih je nekolicina nagrađena (metaFORA, Fairytalez, Sfera). Su-autorica je zbirki "Bajkarice", "Bajkari" i "Bajkarenje" te autorica romana o Frini, kurtizani u usponu.

Srebrenka Peregrin pripovijeda po knjižnicama, školama i vrtićima, na različitim kulturno-turističkim događanjima i SF&F konvencijama. Prevodi beletristku i piše kratke priče, od kojih je nekolicina nagrađena (metaFORA, Fairytalez, Sfera). Su-autoric... Show more

Renowned, award-winning, pioneering, & widely exhibited Digital & Crypto Artist/Animator, known for her unique style in 3dCG and a critical discourse. recipient of top awards/grants from the likes of Rockefeller Fund, has exhibited her AR art at Smithsonian & other museums. Hailed as “trailblazer in digital art, the “Digital Hijacker” and “the definition of digital fine arts” by the press, her influential #arthacks made Forbes’ Best of AR Art, was Adobe Artist-in-Resident, and is in the BBC documentary When Art Goes Digital. Her Crypto & NFT Art has sold into top collections on Superrare, is held in DAOs, exhibited in first NFT museum show, and most recently her Quantum NFT drop sold out in less than a minute. She has also sold thousands of Generative NFTs for impact on Opensea.

Renowned, award-winning, pioneering, & widely exhibited Digital & Crypto Artist/Animator, known for her unique style in 3dCG and a critical discourse. recipient of top awards/grants from the likes of Rockefeller Fund, has exhibited her AR art at Smit... Show more

Ayisha Thompson-Olajide is a seasoned brand strategist, Ayisha has helped hundreds of brands refine their vision, define their messaging, and create impactful marketing strategies that lead to consistent growth. Her expertise in personal branding, creative entrepreneurship, and marketing has made her a sought-after coach and consultant for creatives, coaches, and consultants.

As a result of working with Ayisha, business leaders confidently communicate their brand value, develop systems that deliver immediate results, and position their brands for continued success for generations. She is passionate about partnering with coaches, creatives, and consultants who are ready to build captivating brands that create a legacy—and who are committed to getting the support needed to successfully execute their vision and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Ayisha is also an adjunct faculty member at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), where she teaches creative entrepreneurship, equipping young artists and designers with the tools to transform their talents into sustainable businesses.

Her mission? To empower creatives and professionals to overcome self-doubt, gain clarity, and craft brands that inspire, influence, and leave a lasting legacy.

Ayisha Thompson-Olajide is a seasoned brand strategist, Ayisha has helped hundreds of brands refine their vision, define their messaging, and create impactful marketing strategies that lead to consistent growth. Her expertise in personal branding, cr... Show more

I am a needle felting artist for many years, I love working with wool creating realistic and fantasy 3d objects and animals. I make wet felted scarves and bags. I love to teach workshops to pass on skill and help others create.

I am a needle felting artist for many years, I love working with wool creating realistic and fantasy 3d objects and animals. I make wet felted scarves and bags. I love to teach workshops to pass on skill and help others create. Show more

I'm part of the Imaginary Institute team and co-facilitate the learning experience of the Apple Developer Academy in Naples as Design Mentor.

I graduated in Communication Design and after that, I have been creating interactive experiences and working with Product Design for different Apple Platforms and websites, for almost 5 years.


I am passionate about pixel perfection and iterative processes, and in the last year I have been deeply exploring the domain of App Icons for Apple Platforms, in particular visionOS and vector-based App Icons.

I'm part of the Imaginary Institute team and co-facilitate the learning experience of the Apple Developer Academy in Naples as Design Mentor. I graduated in Communication Design and after that, I have been creating interactive experiences and wor... Show more

A designer, writer and technologist, Juliana Castro Varón is the senior design editor of AI Initiatives at The New York Times, and a cartoonist for The New Yorker. She’s the founder and now board member of Cita Press, a publisher of dozens of books by women, currently sponsored by Educopia and funded by Mellon. Juliana has received fellowships from Fulbright and Harvard, where she’s an affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society.

A designer, writer and technologist, Juliana Castro Varón is the senior design editor of AI Initiatives at The New York Times, and a cartoonist for The New Yorker. She’s the founder and now board member of Cita Press, a publisher of dozens of books b... Show more

I’m a Digital Project Coordinator with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives across tech, academia, EU-funded programs, and product environments.

My core strength is turning complexity into structured delivery. I coordinate stakeholders, clarify scope, manage dependencies, and ensure that projects move from ambiguity to execution. I’m comfortable working between technical teams, leadership, and external partners, translating needs into clear plans and measurable outcomes. I am now focusing on Technical / Digital Project Management roles within product and tech-driven organizations in the Skåneregion.

Empowered with more than a decade of project management and executive at the Visual Culture Research Center, and the Kyiv Biennial.
Fluent in English and professionally proficient in Swedish.

I’m a Digital Project Coordinator with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives across tech, academia, EU-funded programs, and product environments. My core strength is turning complexity into structured delivery. I coordinate sta... Show more

Scott J. Sholder is a partner with Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. The Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation group, he focuses his practice on litigation, counseling, and dispute resolution in connection with entertainment, media, and intellectual property matters. Scott represents and advises clients across various industries in copyright, trademark, right-of-publicity, unfair competition, domain name, and commercial and business disputes, as well as defamation defense. He has appeared in federal and state courts around the country as well as administrative and arbitral tribunals and has handled cases from pre-suit negotiations through trial and post-trial procedures. His clients range from major media and entertainment companies and A-list talent to closely held and startup businesses and individuals in need of advice on intellectual property or guidance concerning brewing or existing legal conflicts. Scott is a skilled advocate and understands the risks, benefits, and practical considerations inherent in these cases and knows how to make use of available leverage and industry knowledge to reach a favorable conclusion. He utilizes a principled yet practical approach to litigation with an eye toward efficient resolution in line with the client’s business needs and financial realities. A frequent writer and speaker on issues related to copyright and trademark in the entertainment and digital media space, with a recent focus on NFTs and generative AI, Scott is a regular contributor to the CDAS legal blog as well as other major legal publications and has published several law review articles.

In his spare time, Scott plays bass guitar in the CDAS house band REDACTED, writes short fiction in the dark fantasy/horror genre, and creates NFT on-chain art under the pseudonym MetalheaD. His works are listed on Makersplace, Objkt, and Exchange, and he was selected to be part of the first cohort of the Makersplace Artist Launchpad Program. His glitch work was selected to be displayed at a recent NYC glitch art event, and he enjoys creating and sharing new works on his social media channels as often as possible.

Scott J. Sholder is a partner with Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. The Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation group, he focuses his practice on litigation, counseling, and dispute resolution in connection with entertainment, media, and intellectu... Show more

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

Bringing Dyslexic Design Thinking to the world.

Bringing Dyslexic Design Thinking to the world. Show more

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

FAITH THOMAS is a multidisciplinary digital creator and storyteller with a passion for
building meaningful connections through art and media. Faith has been passionate about video
games for as long as she can remember — and somewhere along the way, that passion turned
into a career. As a content creator in the gaming space with the tag TheCreativeAmalgamation,
Faith found a way to connect with a community that shares that same love for the craft. That
creativity doesn't stop at gaming, though. Faith has brought fresh ideas and innovative thinking
to every role she's held, including serving as COO of a nonprofit.

The topics she speaks on are how to implement play into your everyday life and how reconnecting with your inner child and creativity helps build other aspects of your life and work.

FAITH THOMAS is a multidisciplinary digital creator and storyteller with a passion for building meaningful connections through art and media. Faith has been passionate about video games for as long as she can remember — and somewhere along the way,... Show more

Meet Monique, a seasoned Production Management Specialist with over a decade of experience in creative content writing, video production, and editing. Monique has worked at studios such as Skydance Animation, Netflix Feature Animation, Blue Sky Studios, and Zero VFX where she encouraged cross-team collaboration among Line Producers and Supervisors, as well as streamlined and simplified the creative process. She spearheaded the creation of comprehensive internal reports on project progress and issues, while proposing effective solutions. Monique was also the go-to person for internal and external studio executives

Meet Monique, a seasoned Production Management Specialist with over a decade of experience in creative content writing, video production, and editing. Monique has worked at studios such as Skydance Animation, Netflix Feature Animation, Blue Sky Studi... Show more

Graham Wilson is the Director of Cultural Policy Research, also known as RCCIL. His work focuses on exploring the transformative power of creativity and innovation within cultural industries.

Graham Wilson is the Director of Cultural Policy Research, also known as RCCIL. His work focuses on exploring the transformative power of creativity and innovation within cultural industries. Show more

Robert Snyder is the founder and president of Innovation Elegance, LLC. His thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. His career path includes corporate roles, consulting roles, startups, PMP, and Agile certifications. He’s performed in numerous vocal, dance, and theater ensembles. Robert earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his MBA in Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Robert is publishing a series of books on innovation methodology.
“Innovation Elegance: Transcending Agile with Ruthlessness and Grace” (available now)
“Innovation Portfolio: Five Verbs Shape Your Team’s Legacy” (available now)
“Elegant Leadership: Distinguishing the Good, the Bad, and the False” (targeting 2025)

Robert Snyder is the founder and president of Innovation Elegance, LLC. His thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. His career path includes corporate roles, ... Show more

As a senior UX designer and developer at truematter, Bekah Rice helps large, industry-leading clients plan and create complex interfaces that seem effortless. She is a digital accessibility expert who speaks and teaches technical and non-technical groups alike about creating interactive experiences that inclusive and usable for all.

Bekah is also a musician, visual artist, and advocate for the arts. She serves as Managing Director and on the board of The Jasper Project, an organization dedicated to supporting the arts community in the midlands.

As a senior UX designer and developer at truematter, Bekah Rice helps large, industry-leading clients plan and create complex interfaces that seem effortless. She is a digital accessibility expert who speaks and teaches technical and non-technical gr... Show more

Creative yogini combining calligraphy with mandalas and knotting micro macrame jewlery.

Creative yogini combining calligraphy with mandalas and knotting micro macrame jewlery. Show more