Maritza Molina is a Cuban-born visual artist and photographer, and Art Curator of IRL exhibit Obscura “The World Today” 10K+ NFT Photography Collection, featuring 138 international photographers. A RISD alum, her work has exhibited internationally in museums and galleries in a career that expands twenty years, including The Armory Show NY and The Bass Museum of Art in Miami, published in Miami Contemporary Artists book by Schiffer Publishing, Artforum and Afterimage magazines, and is part of collections worldwide. She is recipient of an Individual Artist Fellowship in Visual Arts from State of FL and is a CINTAS Fellowship Finalist. Maritza is an active NFT art creative since early 2021, has helped onboard artists into Web3, is a member of Obscura DAO, and an NFT Art Consultant.

Maritza Molina is a Cuban-born visual artist and photographer, and Art Curator of IRL exhibit Obscura “The World Today” 10K+ NFT Photography Collection, featuring 138 international photographers. A RISD alum, her work has exhibited internationally in... Show more

Raised in Miami on the eclectic beats that filled the streets, Sammy Arriaga was born behind the mic.

The bilingual singer/songwriter has garnered over 30M+ streams worldwide, 400k followers on TikTok & 12 years of experience in the music industry, The 30-year-old singer songwriter now finds himself serenading those roaming around the blockchain.

“METAGIRL” - Sammy’s genesis collection was released Feb 2022 sold out after reaching the 1500 milestone in under a month. Due to his hard-working nature, Sammy is already working on the next Music NFT for his next web3 love song “PIXELATED”.

Sammy has now sold over 2500 Music NFTs since diving into web3 in Oct 2021.

Follow Sammy across all socials to hear his new music, new NFT updates & more…

Raised in Miami on the eclectic beats that filled the streets, Sammy Arriaga was born behind the mic. The bilingual singer/songwriter has garnered over 30M+ streams worldwide, 400k followers on TikTok & 12 years of experience in the music industr... Show more

Augusto Cavenaghi, is a professional creator and web3 founder with a passion for technology and nature.

His digital signature, duOCELOT, represents his work as an artist and game developer, heavily influenced by cyberpunk, comics, and urban decay. He creates unique games like Sky Harbour Game, blending cyber and crypto elements, using GANs and machine learning. He is inspired by his artistic family and surroundings and aims to create meaningful and unique works, that bring joy not only to his family but also to the wider community. He takes pride in his work and constantly strives to push the boundaries of his craft and innovate in the field of digital art

Augusto Cavenaghi, is a professional creator and web3 founder with a passion for technology and nature. His digital signature, duOCELOT, represents his work as an artist and game developer, heavily influenced by cyberpunk, comics, and urban decay... Show more

Jon is a Telly Award-winning commercial composer, whose clients include Fidelity Investments, Bunim/Murray Productions, MTV, and Master Lock.

Formerly the Resident Audio Artist for the NFT project Forgotten Ethereal Worlds, Jon collaborates with NFT artists such as Stephen Ong, Trent Shy, Wooden Cyclops, Trevor Shin, Tenebrini, and Vincent Ghoste.

Jon has had his theater work performed at The Signature Theatre, The Bruno Walter Theatre at Lincoln Center, 54 Below, and has been featured in The NY Post.

As a performing songwriter, Jon has played hundreds of shows touring across North America and Europe. In New York, his performances have sold out Rough Trade, Mercury Lounge, and The Studio at Webster Hall. He has been featured in Time Out NY, The Miami Herald, and on Sirius/XM Radio.

Jon is a Telly Award-winning commercial composer, whose clients include Fidelity Investments, Bunim/Murray Productions, MTV, and Master Lock. Formerly the Resident Audio Artist for the NFT project Forgotten Ethereal Worlds, Jon collaborates with N... Show more

Anna is a multidisciplinary artist who explores a variety of themes including British South Asian duality; motherhood and her daughter’s genetic condition; and surrealism. She uses a range of mediums including digital illustration, photography, and painting to push her creative boundaries and produce a range of work that represents the multifaceted experiences of being a working mother of a child with complex needs.

Anna is a multidisciplinary artist who explores a variety of themes including British South Asian duality; motherhood and her daughter’s genetic condition; and surrealism. She uses a range of mediums including digital illustration, photography, and p... Show more

Licensed Cosmetologist with 25 years experience in the industry. Career includes collaboration with some of the best stylist in the industry in addition to exposure to exceptional brands of products including my own brand of hair care products. Fulfilling a meaningful art form; enhancing client’s natural beauty, healing and self confidence. Beauty from the inside out!
In addition to this I’m now a licensed Instructor, Hair-loss Practitioner, Evangelist, Inspirational Speaker, Empowerment Speaker and so much more!

2021 Inspirational Speaker and Host
Real Life Experiences Ministries
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2021 Empowerment Speaker and Workshop
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2021/2022 Relaunch Your Life Empowerment Tour

Licensed Cosmetologist with 25 years experience in the industry. Career includes collaboration with some of the best stylist in the industry in addition to exposure to exceptional brands of products including my own brand of hair care products. Fulfi... Show more

Joanna is a fashion designer, and creative director for 2 fashion labels in Singapore. With that, she created a fashion NFT Project, the 1st fashion brand that is born in the metaverse to bridge the physical and digital world together. She is supportive of independent creators and is building an ecosystem to onboard artists onto web3 spaces while working on digital wearables.

Joanna is a fashion designer, and creative director for 2 fashion labels in Singapore. With that, she created a fashion NFT Project, the 1st fashion brand that is born in the metaverse to bridge the physical and digital world together. She is support... Show more

I have been collecting Spider-Man comic books and memorabilia for more than 50 years. My collection and stories of collecting have been featured in various media over the past two years. My emotional connection to the character is the hallmark of my collection. The emotional connection has been strengthened by many cool interactions with comic creators, other collectors, and a family who supports my hobby.
I have also experienced all of Spider-Man’s introductions into various media (cartoons, tv shows, newspaper comic strips, movies, live theater). Another connection to the character: my entire life has been lived in Johnstown, PA, the hometown of Steve Ditko (co-creator of the character).
If someone were to hand me a list of the interwoven "Spidey experiences" from my lifetime, I would never believe it all happened to one person! It's more than just a long series of coincidences. I truly believe that all my "Spidey" connections were part of God's plan for my life.

I have been collecting Spider-Man comic books and memorabilia for more than 50 years. My collection and stories of collecting have been featured in various media over the past two years. My emotional connection to the character is the hallmark of m... Show more

Paulina Cioce started working as a freelance graphic designer in 2010. She enjoys the challenge of transforming brand materials. Paulina is bilingual (English and Spanish) and enjoys splitting her time between Mexico and the US with her husband, Israel.

Paulina Cioce started working as a freelance graphic designer in 2010. She enjoys the challenge of transforming brand materials. Paulina is bilingual (English and Spanish) and enjoys splitting her time between Mexico and the US with her husband, Isra... Show more

Mario Klingemann is an artist who uses algorithms and artificial intelligence to create and investigate systems. He is particularly interested in human perception of art and creativity, researching methods in which machines can augment or emulate these processes. Thus his artistic research spans a wide range of areas like generative art, cybernetic aesthetics, information theory, feedback loops, pattern recognition, emergent behaviors, neural networks, cultural data or storytelling.

He has been active in the field of blockchain-based art since early 2020 and played an instrumental role in the stewardship and emergence of the ecologically responsible and self-governed NFT community Hic et Nunc.

He was winner of the Lumen Prize Gold 2018, received an honorary mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 2020 and won the British Library Labs Creative Award 2015. He was artist in residence at the Google Arts & Culture Lab and has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of AI art. His work has been featured in art publications as well as academic research and has been shown in international museums and at art festivals like Ars Electronica, the Centre Pompidou, ZKM, the Barbican, the Ermitage, the Photographers' Gallery, Colección Solo Madrid, Nature Morte Gallery New Delhi, Residenzschloss Dresden, Grey Area Foundation, Mediacity Biennale Seoul, the British Library and MoMA. He is represented by Onkaos, Madrid and DAM Gallery Berlin.

Mario Klingemann is an artist who uses algorithms and artificial intelligence to create and investigate systems. He is particularly interested in human perception of art and creativity, researching methods in which machines can augment or emulate the... Show more

XERAK, born June 18, 1974 in Bagnolet, is a digital artist and French composer, active since the 90s. He declines his identity in several fields of creation such as pixel art, comics, illustration and electronic music. Since the beginning of 2021 he has discovered the potential of blockchain, NFTs and augmented reality. He adapts his playful and colorful universe through “phygital” works. Exhibited at the Cryptoart event, at the IHAM gallery and at the Schwab gallery, he is also the creator of the first NFT Psycho Gum comic with augmented reality content inside. Present both in our reality but also in different metaverses such as Cryptovoxel or OnCyber, his creations feature strange overexcited characters whose goal is to make us shake our pixels!

XERAK, born June 18, 1974 in Bagnolet, is a digital artist and French composer, active since the 90s. He declines his identity in several fields of creation such as pixel art, comics, illustration and electronic music. Since the beginning of 2021 he ... Show more

Dave Pabellon is a graphic designer. He constantly pursues endeavors that connect his graphic design practice with social empowerment through the studio and classroom environment. He has mentored and instructed in the non-profit sector (Marwen, Bayview Hunters Point Center of Art and Technology, and Project Osmosis), instructs at the university level (University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, SAIC, and University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana), and lectures infrequently for professional design institutions and organizations (AIGA's Design for Democracy, and University & College Designers Association).

Pabellon is currently an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Dominican University and will be joining Columbia College Chicago at the start of 2021 under the same title. In addition he is also a design consultant under the moniker It Is Just Dave LLC, with a focus on partnerships with cultural institutions and contemporary artists/organizations. Most recently he has joined the AIGA Chicago Board serving as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is a member of the Design As Protest Collective.

Dave Pabellon is a graphic designer. He constantly pursues endeavors that connect his graphic design practice with social empowerment through the studio and classroom environment. He has mentored and instructed in the non-profit sector (Marwen, Bayvi... Show more

Hello! My name is Sagan, and I am a painter and author. In 2018 I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and now I speak at events about my journey through that, about art, and about philosophy.

Hello! My name is Sagan, and I am a painter and author. In 2018 I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and now I speak at events about my journey through that, about art, and about philosophy. Show more

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom rap video for an online engagement campaign, we provide all-original hip-hop songs and moments created by experienced underground MCs to energize your events, your team, and your message.

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom ... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2024 – 2026 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Projekt Mehr Open Educational Resources und Practices in Vechta an der Uni Vechta
2021 – 2024 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im virtUOS - Zentrum für Digitale Lehre, Campus-Management und Hochschuldidaktik der Universität Osnabrück
2021 – 2021 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Projekt TrENDi - Transformation, Entrepreneurship und Digitalisierung an der Universität Vechta
2019 – 2021 Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter im Projekt StuKomp - Studentische Kompetenzen an der Universität Vechta
seit 2019 Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben im Fach Designpädagogik an der Universität Vechta
2016 – 2019 Wissenschaftlicher-künstlerischer Mitarbeiter im Fach Designpädagogik an der Universität Vechta

2024 – 2026 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Projekt Mehr Open Educational Resources und Practices in Vechta an der Uni Vechta 2021 – 2024 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im virtUOS - Zentrum für Digitale Lehre, Campus-Management und Hochschuldidakt... Show more

Janah Esplana Balane is a first-generation college graduate who aspires to contribute to the preservation and expansion of Filipino American history through the arts and education.

Janah attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she earned both a B.A in English with a minor in Asian and Asian American Studies and her M.A in English Literature. She currently teaches first-year English Rhetoric and Writing to UNLV undergraduate students. Her scholarly scope includes twentieth-century Asian American literature, Filipinx/a/o-American diaspora, post-colonialism, musical theatre, and performance studies.

Janah believes that every story deserves to be told, and these stories are at the root of who we are. She aspires to draw on her expertise in arts, culture, and leadership to further develop scholarship as well as advocate for the AAPI community.

Janah Esplana Balane is a first-generation college graduate who aspires to contribute to the preservation and expansion of Filipino American history through the arts and education. Janah attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where ... Show more

Priscilla Pfeiffer, a seasoned professional with a two-decade career in entertainment and business, is celebrated for crafting mesmerizing talks with empowering messages that inspire audiences to make an impact in the world.

Renowned for creating "wow factor" moments, her esteemed clientele includes brands like BMW, LinkedIn, iHeart Radio, Michael Jordan’s Air Jordans, Pfizer, Bacardi, Cosmo Latina Magazine, and Zappos, while her impressive credits include sharing the stage with icons Joan Jett, Will-i-am, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and Marc Anthony, as well as performances on America’s Got Talent, The Latin Grammy Awards, The NHL Awards, Comic Relief, and Celebrity Cruises. Priscilla has also graced the prestigious TEDx stage, where she delivered a compelling talk that resonated with audiences, showcasing her ability to captivate and inspire on a global platform.

In addition, Priscilla hosts the podcast "Spark Your Inner Fire," delving into the creative mind, torching the inner critic, and reigniting purpose by sharing stories and wisdom from world-renowned creatives in illuminating interviews.

In essence, Priscilla Pfeiffer is not only a veteran but a trailblazer whose performances consistently inspire, motivate, and create lasting impressions.

Priscilla Pfeiffer, a seasoned professional with a two-decade career in entertainment and business, is celebrated for crafting mesmerizing talks with empowering messages that inspire audiences to make an impact in the world. Renowned for creating ... Show more

Gus Vieweg is a writer, educator, and emcee with over a decade of facilitation experience. He facilitates workshops for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and students who want to improve their communication, adaptability, and listening skills in a fun and engaging way.

Gus's refreshing approach leverages techniques of professional performers to bring about personal and professional change. Through these techniques, performing becomes not only a tool for comedy or drama, but a tool for communication transformation and connection.

Gus Vieweg is a writer, educator, and emcee with over a decade of facilitation experience. He facilitates workshops for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and students who want to improve their communication, adaptability, and listening skills in a fun... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joakim Ulseth is a freelance 3D Motion Designer based in Trondheim, Norway, with over a decade of experience. He has worked with brands and agencies across tech, maritime, and advertising, specializing in animated graphics and motion storytelling. For the past three years, he has crafted the opening titles for the TDC conference, blending design, animation, and technology to set the stage for the event.

Joakim Ulseth is a freelance 3D Motion Designer based in Trondheim, Norway, with over a decade of experience. He has worked with brands and agencies across tech, maritime, and advertising, specializing in animated graphics and motion storytelling. Fo... Show more

Lena Chen (she/her) is an artist and Ph.D. student at the University of California, Berkeley in the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies. Her scholarship examines the figure of the Asian America woman as (Tiger) Mother and Whore. Her work appears in the edited volumes Curating as Feminist Organizing (Routledge, 2022), Sex Work Now (NYU Press, forthcoming), and To Be Named (Routledge, forthcoming). She has taught classes on feminist theory, performance art, and socially engaged art. As an artist, she has exhibited, performed, and screened her work internationally. She has been awarded grants and residencies from Mozilla Foundation, Sundance Institute, Millay Colony for the Arts, Center for Cultural Power, Burning Man Global Arts Fund, Office of Public Art, and others. Currently, she is hosting community workshops on AAPI sexuality to devise a collective performance as part of her practice-based research.

She is a co-founder of JADED, the largest AAPI arts and cultural platform in Western Pennsylvania, and a founding member of MATERNAL FANTASIES, an interdisciplinary collective of mothers/artists and their children. She coordinates the Performing Asian American and Diasporic Sexualities working group at UC Berkeley’s Center for Race & Gender.

Lena Chen (she/her) is an artist and Ph.D. student at the University of California, Berkeley in the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies. Her scholarship examines the figure of the Asian America woman as (Tiger) Mother and Whore. Her... Show more

Biomedical engineer by study, retail business manager by profession, artist by consistently choosing to not confine my thoughts within. Now a postgraduate student in information design where I hope to learn a lot and get experience on the industry, collaborate with talented peers to make beautiful, useful and fun things that aim to make the world an easier place to live in.

The theme of my life is to add a little bit of humour, grounded ness and unique takes to anything I do or make. Small waves.

Biomedical engineer by study, retail business manager by profession, artist by consistently choosing to not confine my thoughts within. Now a postgraduate student in information design where I hope to learn a lot and get experience on the industry, c... Show more

Miebaka Joshua is a seasoned brand and graphic designer with over seven years of experience creating visual identities and enhancing brand experiences. He is driven by a strong belief in the power of thoughtful design, where strategic function meets aesthetics to elevate customer engagement.
Highly inquisitive, Miebaka approaches every project critically, asking the right questions to uncover deeper insights, offer innovative solutions, and anticipate challenges before they arise.
Outside the design world, he has a passion for animals (with a particular interest in snakes) and a lifelong love for comic books.

Miebaka Joshua is a seasoned brand and graphic designer with over seven years of experience creating visual identities and enhancing brand experiences. He is driven by a strong belief in the power of thoughtful design, where strategic function meets ... Show more

Paul is a Designer and Frontend Developer with over 18 years of professional experience and serves as the Co-founder and Creative Lead of the award-winning uSkinned.

Before uSkinned, Paul held various design-focused roles at some of the UK’s leading advertising agencies, digital agencies, and design studios.

At uSkinned, Paul leads the design efforts across all teams, encompassing, marketing, strategy, and product design. He also plays a key role in leadership, ensuring that all aspects of uSkinned and its product offerings are effectively communicated to customers and website visitors.

Paul is a Designer and Frontend Developer with over 18 years of professional experience and serves as the Co-founder and Creative Lead of the award-winning uSkinned. Before uSkinned, Paul held various design-focused roles at some of the UK’s lead... 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