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

Guillermo Pallavicini es actor, director de teatro y Speaker de Programas de Entrenamiento en Comunicación Directiva con una extensa trayectoria en los escenarios. Se especializó en Ciencias de las Comunicaciones en la Universidad de Colonia, Alemania.
Durante más de 20 años, ha impartido programas de formación en empresas multinacionales, universidades y a un gran número de profesionales. Inspirado por la neurociencia, las ciencias cognitivas del cerebro y la programación neurolingüística, creó el método Cerebral Performance for Communication, CERPERFCT. Este método activa las neuronas directivas para dominar la voz, emoción, expresión corporal y la razón, logrando potenciar la Inteligencia Comunicacional.
Con una capacidad innata para conectar con el público, su estilo es sensible, entretenido y simpático, logrando emocionar, divertir y hacer reflexionar. Su objetivo es que cada persona se lleve la certeza de que la vida puede ser mucho mejor y que tenemos la capacidad de dirigirnos a nosotros mismos para liderar nuestros entornos.
Su vida es una historia de aventuras y sacrificio, forjada desde muy joven por una gran capacidad de trabajo, inteligencia y una profunda pasión por todo lo que hace. Ha publicado un libro y ha sido entrevistado por el canal Global Coach & PNL de Barcelona en el segmento "Entrevistas Inspiradoras", logrando generar un antes y un después en quienes lo siguen. Es un ser mágico, dinámico y encantador de cerebros.

Guillermo Pallavicini es actor, director de teatro y Speaker de Programas de Entrenamiento en Comunicación Directiva con una extensa trayectoria en los escenarios. Se especializó en Ciencias de las Comunicaciones en la Universidad de Colonia, Alemani... Show more

Oluwanifemi Osunsanya is a Product Designer driven by a passion for building thoughtful digital experiences that solve real problems. With over three years of hands-on experience in the fintech and real estate tech industries, he has contributed to high-impact products across Africa, working at the intersection of design, systems thinking, and user research.

Nifemi’s design journey has been anything but smooth. It’s a story of late nights, self-doubt, experimentation, quiet wins, and many lessons earned the hard way—what he often calls “growth, pain, wins, and shege.” Through all of this, he has remained deeply committed to designing with empathy, shipping with intention, and creating space for others to grow alongside him.

He’s known not just for his work, but for how he thinks—balancing the precision of a designer with the heart of a storyteller. He mentors up-and-coming designers, writes about creative and spiritual growth, and continues to explore how design can reflect both logic and love.

At his core, Nifemi believes that our most meaningful work is born in the in-between moments—the uncomfortable iterations, the failed attempts, and the deep questions. His voice is honest, reflective, and deeply human, and his sessions are often less about hype and more about what it takes to grow in tech.

When he’s not designing, you’ll find him curating creative conversations, documenting his thoughts on faith and identity, or simply being present in his community.

Oluwanifemi Osunsanya is a Product Designer driven by a passion for building thoughtful digital experiences that solve real problems. With over three years of hands-on experience in the fintech and real estate tech industries, he has contributed to h... Show more

Athr is a futurist architect artist polymath who wants to revolutionize the world with creativity!

As a thought leader in Seattle’s architecture and NFT art community, Athr uses technology and design to craft immersive worlds that push the boundaries of art and storytelling. Their hyper surreal digital master paintings and interactive game worlds envision more equitable and creative futures.

Their visionary approach, has attracted major collaborations with institutions like Adobe, SnapChat and the Seattle NFT Museum, positioning them at the forefront of a new creative era where technology and art converge seamlessly.

They are fascinated by architecture's connection with gaming and just dropped their first solo gaming project "City of Gods" on the Monaverse web3 platform.

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Check out athr.komi.io for more ~!

Athr is a futurist architect artist polymath who wants to revolutionize the world with creativity! As a thought leader in Seattle’s architecture and NFT art community, Athr uses technology and design to craft immersive worlds that push the bounda... Show more

Øyvind Rogstad har en bakgrunn i klesdesign og grafisk design. Prosjektet med digitaliseringen av manuset til «De tause taler ut» var hans avsluttende masteroppgave i grafisk design og illustrasjon ved Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo. Etter uteksaminering har prosjektet blitt bevilget stipend fra Fritt Ord og Kulturrådet, med mål om lansering høsten 2024. Han jobber i dag som lærer og verksmester ved KHiO.

Øyvind Rogstad har en bakgrunn i klesdesign og grafisk design. Prosjektet med digitaliseringen av manuset til «De tause taler ut» var hans avsluttende masteroppgave i grafisk design og illustrasjon ved Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo. Etter uteksaminering har ... Show more

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

Maarten is a polymath trying to make sense of the exponential times we are living in.

He is doing so by is creating an art-collection mirroring our times and opening up expositions around these artworks, with the Project Copernicus collective.

The art is also the foundation in creating Your Guide into the Exponential Age, a set of theoretical frameworks that support us in consciously applying exponential technologies.

Maarten is a polymath trying to make sense of the exponential times we are living in. He is doing so by is creating an art-collection mirroring our times and opening up expositions around these artworks, with the Project Copernicus collective. ... Show more

Joan Nobile (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist & educator from Brooklyn, NY. She holds a BA in Media Production from Buffalo State University and an MFA in Media Arts Production from the University at Buffalo. Her research and work broadly focus on media theory and critique, gaming, cyberfeminism, and glitch aesthetics/feminism. Her practice involves work in film, video, zines, and video games. When she’s not working or creating, Joan enjoys visiting farmer’s markets, reading & watching non-fiction, and spending too much time playing video games. She currently lives in Buffalo, NY with her partner.

Joan Nobile (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist & educator from Brooklyn, NY. She holds a BA in Media Production from Buffalo State University and an MFA in Media Arts Production from the University at Buffalo. Her research and work broadly focu... Show more

Ogunniran Temitope, also known as T.O.C, is a multidisciplinary designer and community leader with over 8 years of experience across graphic design, motion design, and product design. He currently serves as the Design Lead at SuperteamNG a solana community, where he mentors and empowers a vibrant community of Web3 designers across Nigeria. Blending creativity with strategy, T.O.C builds impactful solutions that address real-world problems. Deeply passionate about nurturing talent, he leads design workshops, fosters inclusive learning spaces, and actively champions emerging creatives to thrive in tech and design.

Ogunniran Temitope, also known as T.O.C, is a multidisciplinary designer and community leader with over 8 years of experience across graphic design, motion design, and product design. He currently serves as the Design Lead at SuperteamNG a solana com... Show more

Daria Berndt ist Master-Studentin im Fachbereich Design an der HAWK Hildesheim.
Im Jahr 2023 schloss sie ihren Bachelor durch die Einreichung ihrer Arbeit 'KRISE GESTALTEN – Die Einflüsse visueller Gestaltung auf die politische Risiko- und Krisenkommunikation am Beispiel COVID-19 (2020–2022)' an der HAWK ab. Wie bereits während ihres Bachelors konzentriert sie sich auch in ihrem Master auf die Schwerpunkte Kommunikation und Designwissenschaft. Ein zusätzlicher Schwerpunkt liegt seit 2023 auf künstlicher Intelligenz und verhaltenswirksamer Mensch-Maschinen-Interaktion.

Im Rahmen ihrer Arbeit mit KI ist Daria eine von vier Future Scouts für GenKI in der Hochschullehre, die in der Saison 2024-2025 vom Stifterverband und der Reinhard-Frank Stiftung gefördert werden.

Daria Berndt ist Master-Studentin im Fachbereich Design an der HAWK Hildesheim. Im Jahr 2023 schloss sie ihren Bachelor durch die Einreichung ihrer Arbeit 'KRISE GESTALTEN – Die Einflüsse visueller Gestaltung auf die politische Risiko- und Krisenko... Show more

Illuminating Minds, Empowering Women, and Inspiring Change—A Dynamic Voice in Women’s Wellness, Art, and Innovation.

Illuminating Minds, Empowering Women, and Inspiring Change—A Dynamic Voice in Women’s Wellness, Art, and Innovation. Show more

Angela is currently enjoying her time as a researcher at the A*STAR Centre for Advanced Technologies in Online Safety, and as a doctoral student in the Social Brain Science Group at ETH Zürich. Angela is committed to using science & technology to benefit society and aspires to merge her technical knowledge with public policy to serve others in her career. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Angela volunteering and helping improve access to science & technology When she finds a moment to herself, she enjoys delving into photography, baking, and exploring nature through hiking.

Angela attained her M.A. in Computing Science and Music at the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with Seoul National University, where she was recognized with Commendation for being one of the highest academic achievers of her college.

Angela is currently enjoying her time as a researcher at the A*STAR Centre for Advanced Technologies in Online Safety, and as a doctoral student in the Social Brain Science Group at ETH Zürich. Angela is committed to using science & technology to ben... Show more

Svea Vikander is a researcher and media producer specialising in minority journalism, trauma, and storytelling. An award-winning writer with a background in psychology, she studies journalist safety at the University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, and is part of the Media, War, and Conflict (MEKK) research group at OsloMet. Her work also explores how Artificial Intelligence is shaping media, particularly in investigative journalism.

She is unintelligible (yet deeply emotional) in seven languages, and—depending on the day—can be found researching media ethics, producing Indigenous films, or struggling valiantly to make language say the unsayable/write an email. Her work has appeared in The Rumpus, This Magazine, The Toronto Star, and the CBC, and has been reported on in The San Francisco Chronicle and The New York Times.

Svea comes from a creative lineage that includes an Oscar-winning actress, a human rights journalist, and a 17th-century woman beheaded for witchcraft. She lives in Oslo.

Svea Vikander is a researcher and media producer specialising in minority journalism, trauma, and storytelling. An award-winning writer with a background in psychology, she studies journalist safety at the University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, an... Show more

Mr.Sazón, also known as Sazón, is a
leading voice in the world of Web3 technology, with a focus on Web3 community and gaming/art. As a skilled artist and creative entrepreneur, he brings a unique perspective to his content, blending his knowledge of Web3 with his passion for gaming, art, and music! 🌶

Mr.Sazón, also known as Sazón, is a leading voice in the world of Web3 technology, with a focus on Web3 community and gaming/art. As a skilled artist and creative entrepreneur, he brings a unique perspective to his content, blending his knowledge of... Show more

Cheryl Sleboda Whited is an nationally known author and sewing teacher, with almost 30 years of niche industry retail experience. She recently opened her new click and mortar business in Paducah KY, also known as Quilt City USA.

Cheryl Sleboda Whited is an nationally known author and sewing teacher, with almost 30 years of niche industry retail experience. She recently opened her new click and mortar business in Paducah KY, also known as Quilt City USA. Show more

Fahmi Khan is a published and award-winning Mixed Media (Traditional & NFT) Visual Artist and Art Educator. She is a woman of color, who studied printmaking. Her art is published in Strokes of Genius (3 & 5) and Splash (14). Fahmi Khan has done several national and international exhibits. Her art work has been displayed at the NFT.NYC 2023 & 2024. Fahmi uses her art to communicate about the social norms & diversity issues metaphorically - often focusing on women in developing countries. She is a leader, community builder, speaker and mentor who is actively involved in advocating for NFTs and artists. Fahmi constantly explores ways to introduce NFTs in the traditional Arts Community. She has also been a speaker at NFT.NYC 2023 & 2024.
Currently she resides in Texas and leads the Visual Arts program of the 7th largest public school district in Texas.

Fahmi Khan is a published and award-winning Mixed Media (Traditional & NFT) Visual Artist and Art Educator. She is a woman of color, who studied printmaking. Her art is published in Strokes of Genius (3 & 5) and Splash (14). Fahmi Khan has done sever... Show more

Kate and Molly bring a wide range of sessions to brighten your next event.

Combining Intergenerational wisdom and business expertise, Ze Fairies speak on a vast array of subjects.

We can help you create environments to question ageism in NFTs or initiate focus on mental health and wellbeing in the metaverse, with our life experience and philosophical nature allows us to question things differently.

We interpret disruptive innovation and explain it to the layman.

With a unique jigsaw of personality and relatability, there is Kate, with her background in Old-Fi (traditional finance) and Molly with a background in creative arts, they are choosing the blockchain as their next venture.

Working together in a male-dominated industry, transitioning from construction to Web3 with years of business experience, the Fairies will leave you entertained and educated.

Whether you call them Kate and Molly, Mother and Daughter or Fairies, they bring their signature high-energy every time and will leave the audience feeling empowered or even magical.

Kate and Molly bring a wide range of sessions to brighten your next event. Combining Intergenerational wisdom and business expertise, Ze Fairies speak on a vast array of subjects. We can help you create environments to question ageism in NFTs o... 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

I am an artist. I have Autism and my brain sees things differently. I am racially diverse. My colorful art expresses my emotions and discoveries.

Rainbow Mosho is half Greek, half Puerto Rican. She was developing like any other child. But at 30 months, she had a massive regression, and autism became a part of her life. She loves Oreos, dinosaurs, whales, family and movies.

Her digital art can be found as NFT's on BuildTree, Tezos
Top 25 Girls of Web3
Speaker - UNGA79, NFTNYC 2023/2024
Speaker - Give4Kidz Expo 2022/2024
Exhibits - Frist Art Museum, Riverside Art Museum, Autism Museum
Donations to Ukraine Fund, Monroe Harding, MAWI
Sponsor - Carrots is Consistency Zine

Rainbow is a self-published author with 5 books on Amazon -
What I Gained and Lost During COVID19
Rainbow Rabbit Meets Oracle the Alphabet Creature
Balloons
Adventures at the Zoo
Rogue Girls Rule
The Rogue Kingdom (March 2025)

I am an artist. I have Autism and my brain sees things differently. I am racially diverse. My colorful art expresses my emotions and discoveries. Rainbow Mosho is half Greek, half Puerto Rican. She was developing like any other child. But at 30 mo... Show more

Jenifer Pepen Aquino, known as SirenAi, is a first-generation American of Dominican descent and an AI artist. As the owner of a digital art gallery, President and Co-Founder of One Love Art DAO, Jenifer is deeply involved in both creating and curating digital art. Her work explores themes like spirituality, mythology, history, relationships, and her Latina heritage, influenced by her multicultural background. After starting as an avid NFT collector, she has grown into a recognized artist in the space. Through AI, SirenAi tells stories that resonate with universal human experiences. As a public speaker and writer, Jenifer is committed to empowering other artists and fostering the growth of the digital art community.

Jenifer Pepen Aquino, known as SirenAi, is a first-generation American of Dominican descent and an AI artist. As the owner of a digital art gallery, President and Co-Founder of One Love Art DAO, Jenifer is deeply involved in both creating and curatin... Show more

Game designer, narrative designer, and producer, founder of Garoa Studios – a five-person indie studio and two-time finalist for Best Brazilian Game at the gamescom latam BIG Festival.

Game designer, narrative designer, and producer, founder of Garoa Studios – a five-person indie studio and two-time finalist for Best Brazilian Game at the gamescom latam BIG Festival. Show more

Barbara Salani

Barbara Salani, a graduate of the Juan Manuel Olivares Conservatory in Caracas, furthered her studies in Italy and the US, earning a Bachelor of Music from the Philadelphia University of the Arts and a Master's in Piano Performance from Florida Atlantic University, where she's now a Ph.D. Candidate in Comparative Studies LLC in Musicology and Italian Studies. She serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at FAU in Boca Raton. Her research bridges musicology, philology, and digital innovation, focusing on 19th-century Italian opera. Notably, she is leading the revival of Pietro Carlo Guglielmi’s forgotten 1812 opera semiseria, Amalia e Carlo, set to debut on September 12, 2025, in Massa at the Teatro Guglielmi (named after the composer), and later at Florida Atlantic University’s Performing Arts Theatre, aiming to connect historical art forms with modern audiences through digital technologies. Barbara’s innovative teaching projects, such as the “Music Module” at FAU and the composition “Dante’s Anthem,” sponsored by the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, showcase her commitment to interdisciplinary education and the promotion of Italian language and culture. An accomplished pianist and educator, Barbara has performed internationally as a soloist and in piano duos. She has published in three languages and received various awards, including recognition for her book "Music for Life: The Salani Brothers." Barbara is passionate about innovative teaching and interdisciplinary research in music and Italian studies.

Barbara Salani Barbara Salani, a graduate of the Juan Manuel Olivares Conservatory in Caracas, furthered her studies in Italy and the US, earning a Bachelor of Music from the Philadelphia University of the Arts and a Master's in Piano Performance ... Show more

Mina Power is a spanish digital artist with a degree in Graphic Design. She studied at the Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño (EASDA) in Alicante, Spain.

With 15 years experience in graphic design, her career changed in 2021 when she discovered NFTs. She has been crypto artist ever since
As a graphic designer she worked with public institutions for the recovery of the material heritage of her city, such as historic buildings or Roman roads, through workshops, citizen participation and awareness campaigns.

Her work is intimate and very personal. It is born out of her dreams and concerns and as she tends to relate people to architectural structures she feels very comfortable in surrealism and magical realism, Where the laws of physics do not apply and she can play as she pleases.

Mina Power is a spanish digital artist with a degree in Graphic Design. She studied at the Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño (EASDA) in Alicante, Spain. With 15 years experience in graphic design, her career changed in 2021 when she discovered ... Show more

I was born in ex-Yugoslavia (now Serbia) and due to Balkan war was forced to flee my home for Germany. After living there as a refugee for 2 years I moved to Hungary.
In 2000 I graduated as a Painter and Art Teacher at Hungarian Art Academy in Budapest. I lived and worked as an Animation Director, Animation Teacher and Multimedia Artist in Paris for 6 years. At the moment I live in France and Hungary.

I was born in ex-Yugoslavia (now Serbia) and due to Balkan war was forced to flee my home for Germany. After living there as a refugee for 2 years I moved to Hungary. In 2000 I graduated as a Painter and Art Teacher at Hungarian Art Academy in Budap... Show more

Johannes Ippen is a designer and author from Berlin. He is currently running Human Deluxe, an Experience Design Studio & consultancy. Clients include Sony PlayStation, Zynga, SAP, the German government and the United Nations Environmental Programme.

Prior to that, he was responsible for the Product Marketing at mobile games developer Wooga, creator of hit games such as Jelly Splash, Pearl’s Peril and Diamond Dash. He created the Aside Magazine, an independent iPad lifestyle magazine concept that promoted the use of open web technologies.

The native Berliner likes French punk rock, well-designed infographics (preferably about food) and really strong espresso.

Johannes Ippen is a designer and author from Berlin. He is currently running Human Deluxe, an Experience Design Studio & consultancy. Clients include Sony PlayStation, Zynga, SAP, the German government and the United Nations Environmental Programme. ... Show more

As a leader and changemaker, you are at the forefront of change and the power of your message is crucial. My goal is to help you communicate this message with conviction, clarity and authenticity, whether on webcam, in meetings, on panels or on the big stage.

My expertise as an actress, comedian and author enables me to provide you with exactly the right techniques to strengthen your presence and sharpen your communication skills. In my speaker training and keynote coaching sessions, I focus on increasing your self-efficacy and visibility. I help you to shape your message so that it is not only heard, but also felt and remembered.

Through an offensive, creative and humorous approach to communication, you will be able to captivate your audience and persuade them to become part of the necessary change. As your communications coach, I will work with you to sharpen your key messages and tell your unique story in a way that inspires and moves your audience.

Contact me, and together we will transform your communication into a powerful and irresistible superpower that will bring your vision and message to the world and help you make the difference.

As a leader and changemaker, you are at the forefront of change and the power of your message is crucial. My goal is to help you communicate this message with conviction, clarity and authenticity, whether on webcam, in meetings, on panels or on the b... Show more

Josh Kahn is an award-winning filmmaker at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and professional sports. As the founder of MYLES, a story incubation lab and production company based in Los Angeles, Josh continually pushes the boundaries of storytelling in these fields. He previously served as the inaugural in-house Senior Producer/Director at UNINTERRUPTED and The SpringHill Company, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Prior to that, he was the Senior Creative Producer for the Chicago Bulls, where he launched BullsTV, the team’s innovative mixed-media production division.

A Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree and graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Josh has directed and produced numerous sports and culture-focused feature documentaries and docuseries for major streaming platforms, including Prime Video, FOX Sports, Tubi, and DAZN. His latest feature, Untapped, is set to be released on Netflix in October 2024.

Expanding his work beyond traditional filmmaking, Josh and his company MYLES have also ventured into the world of generative AI, creating multiple concept films released with MIT Technology Review, demonstrating the transformative potential of this cutting-edge technology.

Josh Kahn is an award-winning filmmaker at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and professional sports. As the founder of MYLES, a story incubation lab and production company based in Los Angeles, Josh continually pushes the boundaries of ... Show more

Ayesha is an Internationally acclaimed Visual Tech-Artist and Wearable Art Designer/Researcher, focusing on Fusion-art practices. Her work often explores the synergy between humans and machines, the intersection of technology and identity. By combining sci-fi themes, and the hidden mysteries of fractal worlds, she creates interactive and hybrid experiences through her multi-layered visuals and VR concepts.
She is Co-Founder and Creative Director of MetaVisionaries, and CEOat Oshii Brownie Phygital Fashion Studio.She has displayed her work at WOW festival, Mowna Biennale, Be-Fantastic Tech-Art, NFT.NYC, MET-AMS, INNOVATE 100 Women, Forbes Middle East, E27 etc. Her research is published in the areas of Digital Fashion,Light Pollution and sustainable art practices in international journals.

Ayesha is an Internationally acclaimed Visual Tech-Artist and Wearable Art Designer/Researcher, focusing on Fusion-art practices. Her work often explores the synergy between humans and machines, the intersection of technology and identity. By combini... Show more

Bruno Amezcua's foray into the cinematic and visual arts landscape was inevitably shaped by his upbringing under the guidance of his grandfather. This notable film editor worked from the 1950s until the 1970s. This early exposure to film production and a range of fine arts instilled in him a profound love for storytelling, which has guided his professional path over the last 15 years across various innovative projects.

Currently recognized for his roles in significant projects such as "Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3" (2023), "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (2011), "Next Gen" (2018), and "Maya and the Three" (2021), Bruno has made his mark as a Hispanic-Canadian animator and director of camera units. His specialties include CG camera operations, photographic work in films, staging, storyboarding, classic illustration, and artistic drawing, significantly enriching narratives in film and television.

Bruno's process revolves around detailed previsualization and visual storytelling development, which is essential in helping filmmakers craft captivating narratives. He enjoys the collaborative aspect of his work, facilitating the realization of creative visions, and continues to engage in personal artistic projects rooted in his lifelong habits of drawing and creating stories.

Educationally, Bruno is highly accomplished. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico City. He further refined his artistic abilities at the Museo Gregorio Prieto in Ciudad Real, Spain, a museum known for its vast collection, including works from artists like Picasso. He completed his education at Centennial College of Fine Arts and Technology in Ontario, Canada, graduating with honors in 2008. There, he received a scholarship for outstanding international students and achieved the highest academic score in his faculty, a testament to his dedication and skill.

These rich educational experiences and early life influences have made Bruno a skilled visual artist and storyteller. His career has involved collaborations with renowned directors and studios across brands like Blue Sky, Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and Amazon, further enhancing his professional stature.

Bruno's achievements include receiving three awards at the 2017 Daytime Emmy Awards for his animation and compositional work in "Lost in OZ: Extended Adventure." He has held key positions such as Second Unit Director of Camera/Previsualization for Netflix's "Next Gen" and Layout Supervisor at Tangent Animation, contributing to projects including "Disney Planes – Air Spectacular" and "Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade."

Bruno Amezcua continues his influential career as a Senior Previs Artist at The Third Floor studio in Los Angeles and as a Previs Supervisor at a videogame startup in Toronto. Beyond his professional endeavors, he dedicates time to developing his intellectual properties and crafting screenplays and character designs through storyboarding and cinematic editing.

He also contributes his talents to community service, supporting Autism Canada and the Friends In Toronto Community Service and producing comic book-style art for campaigns against gang violence in Toronto. Through both his artistic and philanthropic efforts, Bruno Amezcua demonstrates his commitment to his craft and his community.

Bruno Amezcua's foray into the cinematic and visual arts landscape was inevitably shaped by his upbringing under the guidance of his grandfather. This notable film editor worked from the 1950s until the 1970s. This early exposure to film production a... Show more

Amani Roberts is an internationally renowned speaker and innovative author who has been awakening the creativity within hospitality and music professionals that has lay dormant for years. As a worldwide professional speaker, Amani has left an indelible mark on tens of thousands by using a combination of music and nostalgia to reconnect them to their most creative selves.

As a gifted speaker and trainer, Amani has addressed thousands of leading hospitality and music professionals at programs including Meeting Professionals International, numerousAs a gifted speaker and trainer, Amani has addressed thousands of leading hospitality and music professionals at programs, including Meeting Professionals International, numerous California State Universities, 7/11, and The International School of Hospitality, amongst others. Amani speaks about creativity, music, and live podcasting.

Throughout his illustrious career in hospitality and music, Amani has collaborated with industry giants such as Marriott, 7/11, ChartMetric, Meeting Professionals International, PCMA (Professional Conference Management Association), Calendly, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Amani holds a master’s in Music Business from Berklee College of Music (Boston), complemented by his education at Scratch Academy (Los Angeles) and Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management.

As a trusted thought leader, Amani’s insights have been featured in People Magazine, Yahoo! Finance, Forbes, Meeting Professionals International Magazine, and The Los Angeles Times, Amani's insights have reached millions through various media outlets. His strategic contributions have led to tangible payoffs and recognition, including being awarded the MPI Top 50 Up & Coming Professionals, thrice honored as a Marriott Chairman’s Circle Winner, and recognized in the BizBash Top 500 in 2020.

Author of his debut book in 2020, "DJs Mean Business: One Night Behind The Turntables Can Spin Your Companies Success" and his highly anticipated second book, "Resilient & Brilliant - 7 Keys to Unlocking Your Creativity" Amani delves into the intersections of entertainment, business, and culture with unparalleled expertise. As the co-host of "Adventures in Business," a dynamic podcast and live-streaming show, Amani continues to engage with a global audience, sharing valuable insights and facilitating meaningful conversations.

Amani Roberts was the first African American President of Meeting Professional International Southern California Chapter in 45 years, is a distinguished member of the National Speakers Association (National & Las Vegas Chapter), and actively contributes to the California State University Hospitality Alliance Advisory Board and the Las Vegas Hospitality Association (LVHA).

Widely regarded as an authority in his field, Amani Roberts leverages his extensive experience and education to provide the ability to see different possibilities that have been hidden in plain sight. His innovative approach, combined with a deep understanding of the industry, positions him as the go-to expert for unlocking creativity in the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality and music business.

Amani Roberts is an internationally renowned speaker and innovative author who has been awakening the creativity within hospitality and music professionals that has lay dormant for years. As a worldwide professional speaker, Amani has left an indelib... Show more