Aletheia is currently Manager of Design Operations at Zapier, a tech leader in the no-code automation space. She is responsible for optimizing design teams’ workflows, building a strong design community, and championing design’s business impact across Zapier’s Product org and Brand Studio team. She formerly led the program management and helped drive an evolution of Ceridian’s new design system Everest, as well as established a new Design team focused on accessibility and research at the Government of Canada. In her logged off hours, Aletheia likes to play amateur tennis with her partner, hone her digital drawing skills on the iPad, and admire custom woodwork pieces. She currently lives in Quebec, Canada.

Aletheia is currently Manager of Design Operations at Zapier, a tech leader in the no-code automation space. She is responsible for optimizing design teams’ workflows, building a strong design community, and championing design’s business impact acros... Show more

As the Transportation Theme Lead of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, Derald works to maximize the utility of public geospatial transportation information by making it easier to create, publish, discover, access, integrate, exchange, and analyze.

Derald has been a geographer with the Federal Government since 1996. He holds a Geography degree from Towson University, a Computer Science degree from Hood College, and is currently a PhD student in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Derald’s geography career started at the GIS lab at Virginia Tech in 1992 where he digitized stream orders and soil types for the state of Virginia.

Starting in 1996 he worked as a cartographer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Chart Division where he managed source data used in the construction of Nautical Charts.

Derald started at the USDOT in 2001; His early work focused on developing geospatial-transportation data, cartographic automation, and application development. He currently Leads the Transportation Theme of NSDI and chairs the Geospatial Transportation Subcommittee. The subcommittee is authorized by the Federal Geographic Data Committee and sponsored by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

As theme lead he helps maximize the benefit geospatial-transportation resources for the nation. Specifically, he coordinates the efforts of federal partners and facilitates their compliance with legislative and executive directives directed at improving geospatial data management.

As the Geospatial Transportation Subcommittee Chair, he facilitates cooperation and fosters awareness among federal, state, local, tribal, and private organizations to ease geospatial data discovery, collection, construction, publication, integration, analysis, and archival.

As the Transportation Theme Lead of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, Derald works to maximize the utility of public geospatial transportation information by making it easier to create, publish, discover, access, integrate, exchange, and anal... Show more

Executivo e Gestor de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação com mais de 30 anos de experiência. Graduado em Computação, Mestre em Informática, MBA em Estratégia Empresarial pela FGV-Brasília, Bacharel em Direito, Profissional Certificado Internacionalmente em Gerenciamento de Projetos PMP/PMI. Ex- Secretário de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação do Conselho Superior da Justiça do Trabalho – CSJT. Ex-Diretor de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação do Conselho Nacional de Justiça - CNJ, Ex-Secretário de Tecnologia da Informação do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral – TSE. Atuou como Auditor de Sistemas de Informação , Coordenador de Escritórios de Projetos, Assessor de Modernização, Diretor de Planejamento e Projetos de TIC, Diretor de Infraestrutura Tecnológica, dentre outras posições em órgãos do Poder Judiciário. Possui experiência em ações de Governança de Tecnologia da Informação, Gestão da Inovação, Transformação Digital, Gestão de Equipes de Alto Desempenho, Governança Colaborativa, Gerenciamento de Projetos, Auditoria de Sistemas de Informação, dentre outras. Professor em cursos de graduação, de pós-graduação e de formação executiva. Possui artigos e trabalhos diversos publicados.

Executivo e Gestor de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação com mais de 30 anos de experiência. Graduado em Computação, Mestre em Informática, MBA em Estratégia Empresarial pela FGV-Brasília, Bacharel em Direito, Profissional Certificado Internacion... Show more

Paul is Head of Design at SPARCK, full-time human maker (father of 4), #DesignThinkingDad and co-host of 'Service Designers Connect'.

He’s been planning, prototyping and designing digital products and services for over 25 years and has created innovative solutions for some of the UK’s most prominent organisations and government departments.

A self-confessed 'typothermiac' and a bit of a geek, when not thinking about human-centred design, he comes up with ingenious ways to entertain his kids whilst robot-proofing them for the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Paul is Head of Design at SPARCK, full-time human maker (father of 4), #DesignThinkingDad and co-host of 'Service Designers Connect'. He’s been planning, prototyping and designing digital products and services for over 25 years and has created inn... Show more

Claire Buckle uses her 20 plus years of promoting equality and diversity. Claire has Cerebral Palsy and uses her life experiences to support organisations to be diverse and inclusive.

Claire is a retired GB Para Athlete, having competed for GB between 1997-2007, and has worked in Para Sport delivery for over 20 years.

In 2019 Claire established Ability Consultancy (NW) Ltd. Ability Consultancy offers a wide range of services working towards breaking down the barriers and the stigma of disability. This will help us as we strive towards an accessible and inclusive community.

Claire Buckle uses her 20 plus years of promoting equality and diversity. Claire has Cerebral Palsy and uses her life experiences to support organisations to be diverse and inclusive. Claire is a retired GB Para Athlete, having competed for GB be... Show more

With 20+ yrs of experience in education, nonprofits, & leadership, Nichole Myles weaves compelling storytelling together with experience & expertise to engage listeners in a journey of self-discovery – the ups & downs of growth – & what it really takes to come back personally & professionally. Nichole doesn’t just speak about post-traumatic growth, trauma-informed practices, & resilience: she’s lived it.
Myles has an M.A in i/o psychology, & certifications in Trauma and Resilience, Nonprofit Management, & DEI. She hones poignant stories into opportunities to reveal critical steps for growth, triumph, & how to lean into the future. Her frameworks, methods, & tools help participants turn trauma into transformation.
Nichole’s TEDx talk, ‘Lessons I’ve learned from the people who don’t like me’ has been viewed over 83,000 times. She works across industries as an ‘expert companion’ in the position of speaker, consultant, or coach, helping move clients from ‘survivorship’ to ‘thrivorship’.

With 20+ yrs of experience in education, nonprofits, & leadership, Nichole Myles weaves compelling storytelling together with experience & expertise to engage listeners in a journey of self-discovery – the ups & downs of growth – & what it really tak... Show more

Egresada de RRLL de UNLaM, desde mis comienzos en el área de People estuve siempre sumergida en industria IT. Pase por empresas de consultoría, outsourcing y producto, hasta que emprendí con el objetivo de promover una forma distinta de pensar la atraccion de talento y junto a mi socia en el área de legales, formamos Boost Inc. donde acompañamos a las empresas digitales a crecer con una mirada people centric en todas las iniciativas/partnership que proponemos.

Egresada de RRLL de UNLaM, desde mis comienzos en el área de People estuve siempre sumergida en industria IT. Pase por empresas de consultoría, outsourcing y producto, hasta que emprendí con el objetivo de promover una forma distinta de pensar la atr... Show more

Dr. habil. Berthold M. Kuhn is a political scientist and international cooperation expert, focusing on climate policies, sustainability transformations. megatrends and future research. He regularly speaks at international conferences and advises international and nonprofit organizations as well as global think tanks. He was a professor at Leiden University, Tsinghua University, and Xiamen University and is now involved in research, teaching, and international conference activities at Freie Universität Berlin. He also works as an evaluator for the European Commission and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

Dr. habil. Berthold M. Kuhn is a political scientist and international cooperation expert, focusing on climate policies, sustainability transformations. megatrends and future research. He regularly speaks at international conferences and advises inte... Show more

Learning consultant & Talent developer | DEI practitioner | Designer and facilitator of PD programmes | University Professor | Learning Support Department Coordinator | Regional Representative of IFIP |

MA in Educational Management | BA in Psychopedagogy | Dip. in Occupational Psychopedagogy | Dip. TESOL

As an Occupational Psychopedagogue, I am dedicated to the development of talent and learning within organizations. I have extensive experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of training and professional development programs to improve the performance and productivity of collaborators. I am committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive culture that promotes growth and learning for the development of strategic talent.

In the educational field, I have extensive experience in leadership and team management; collaborative and interdisciplinary work; guidance and counseling; identification and analysis of individual, group, and institutional needs; design of responses and project management."

Learning consultant & Talent developer | DEI practitioner | Designer and facilitator of PD programmes | University Professor | Learning Support Department Coordinator | Regional Representative of IFIP | MA in Educational Management | BA in Psychop... Show more

Georgiana Bigea is the founder of StorytellingArchitect.Com, where she delivers creative works, workshops, and consulting for public and private purposes. She has a degree in Journalism and is currently completing her PhD research on workplace conflict. Her experience includes being a social trends analyst at an international think tank, a storytelling architect in international IT start ups, and a teaching assistant at Babes Bolyai University (Romania) and University of Fribourg (Switzerland).

Georgiana Bigea is the founder of StorytellingArchitect.Com, where she delivers creative works, workshops, and consulting for public and private purposes. She has a degree in Journalism and is currently completing her PhD research on workplace confli... Show more

Technical Writer y experto en la gestión de proyectos editoriales.
Miembro del staff de la Comunidad Técnica de Profesionales Microsoft. Capacitador técnico en eventos oficiales, cursos y/o diplomados enfocados a Microsoft 365, Office 2019, Microsoft Teams, Azure, Windows 10 y Windows Server. Trainer para cursos oficiales Microsoft enfocados en infraestructura. Mentoría para estudiantes de las carreras de tecnología y afines. Fundador de ValentinBook Publishing.

Technical Writer y experto en la gestión de proyectos editoriales. Miembro del staff de la Comunidad Técnica de Profesionales Microsoft. Capacitador técnico en eventos oficiales, cursos y/o diplomados enfocados a Microsoft 365, Office 2019, Microso... Show more

I am an Agile Coach, specializing in the people side of change. I believe happy teams SPARKLE with creativity and productivity. With my help, teams learn to dazzle customers by delivering valuable solutions frequently and embracing change for their customer’s competitive advantage.

I am an Agile Coach, specializing in the people side of change. I believe happy teams SPARKLE with creativity and productivity. With my help, teams learn to dazzle customers by delivering valuable solutions frequently and embracing change for their ... Show more

Officialy Selected as Microsoft Student Ambassador, Google Developer Student Club's Lead, Google Developer Group's Organizer and Global Azure Team's Member.
Almost at the end of my Bachelor's journey in Computer Science.

Officialy Selected as Microsoft Student Ambassador, Google Developer Student Club's Lead, Google Developer Group's Organizer and Global Azure Team's Member. Almost at the end of my Bachelor's journey in Computer Science. Show more

Bay Area Native. Grew up in Oakland Ca and graduated from Five Keys Charter School here in San Francisco. I am a current entrepreneur with my own business printing and designing apparel at Ship Tech Prints. I am also a software engineer at Accenture here in San Francisco. I focus on creating projects to uplift underrepresented communities. As the first one to break into tech in my family, I plan to use technology to help me create generational wealth.

Bay Area Native. Grew up in Oakland Ca and graduated from Five Keys Charter School here in San Francisco. I am a current entrepreneur with my own business printing and designing apparel at Ship Tech Prints. I am also a software engineer at Accenture ... Show more

David O. Beauzil is currently an ELA teacher with the NYCDOE and Adjunct Professor at CUNY Queens College. He graduated in 2014 from St. John's University in Jamaica, NY with a Bachelor of Arts in English and then went on to receive his Master of Arts in Teaching from CUNY Queens College in 2019. He completed his student teaching experience at Valley Stream South High School. In 2016, David worked as a substitute teacher and then as a teacher assistant in the Valley Stream School District 24. In 2017, he went on to serve as an Academic Tutor at Hungtington Learning Center and next as a SEEK Program Supplemental Instructor & Writing Consultant at CUNY Queens College until 2019. He also has been recently the recipient of the NYC Men Teach Role Model Award in 2023.

Currently, as a Ph.D. Candidate at Teachers College at Columbia University in the City of New York, David envisions bringing a wealth of unique experiences to provide equitable opportunities for scholars in urban schools and excellent educational tools that will impact scholars positively. He also continues to work in education because it gives him the joy to see scholars grow in mind, body, and spirit. David serves to give back to his community through teaching the subject of English. He is able to empower them through the importance of reading, writing, listening, and speaking so that they can become leaders/changemakers in our present society. In his spare time, David also enjoys personal training, playing the piano, and traveling the world.

David O. Beauzil is currently an ELA teacher with the NYCDOE and Adjunct Professor at CUNY Queens College. He graduated in 2014 from St. John's University in Jamaica, NY with a Bachelor of Arts in English and then went on to receive his Master of Art... Show more

Kari is the founder of The SELF Project, an organization created to enhance the well-being of adolescents by teaching them about their own brain and social development, helping them understand what connected, healthy, supportive relationships look like, and develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills. She is the author of an SEL curriculum entitled One Teenager at a Time (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019) and a book for parents and educators of teens entitled Happy, Healthy Teens: Why Focusing on Relationship Works (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022). She runs parent support groups for parents of teens and tweens and teaches workshops on metabolizing grief and rage.

Kari is the founder of The SELF Project, an organization created to enhance the well-being of adolescents by teaching them about their own brain and social development, helping them understand what connected, healthy, supportive relationships look li... Show more

Anthea Armar is a London-based change management expert with over 20 years of experience in the field. She has a proven track record in facilitating lasting organisational change through innovative solutions, using best practice in change management, business process improvement, leadership, training and wellbeing. Her strategies focus on people, processes and technology to drive change and achieve success.

Anthea coaches and mentors senior leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals all over the world to unlock their full potential by boosting their self-awareness, clarity and confidence to bridge the gap between where they are and where they desire to be. Anthea is a highly persuasive, thought provoking, quirky, calmly energetic speaker who is able to inspire others to action, making her an invaluable partner to any individual looking to get to the next level.

Anthea attracts attention, leaving you feeling encouraged, awakened and eager to take action. Your mind shapes the world you live in. Change your mind and you can change your life.

Anthea Armar is a London-based change management expert with over 20 years of experience in the field. She has a proven track record in facilitating lasting organisational change through innovative solutions, using best practice in change management,... Show more

Eminent thought leader focusing on actionable solutions at the confluence of Climate Crisis, Conflict, and Corruption. Expert Futurecaster. Influential author. Seasoned strategist with service on 50+ government endeavours. Experienced Board leader in public, private, philanthropic organisations.

Eminent thought leader focusing on actionable solutions at the confluence of Climate Crisis, Conflict, and Corruption. Expert Futurecaster. Influential author. Seasoned strategist with service on 50+ government endeavours. Experienced Board leader in... Show more

Richard Friedl is the founder and general manager of ITSM Partner, Austria's market leader in ITSM training and consulting. Richard has been in the IT industry since 1989, starting in IT operations. For over 20 years he has been an accredited trainer for ITIL, DevOps and COBIT (besides others), an experienced consultant for over 100 service management projects. Together with his team he organizes Service Space, the biggest yearly Conference for Service Management and Sustainability in Austria. Richard has a Master degree in Ecomomical Psychology and works as an external lecturer for several universities. The 4 day work week (that includes 6 weeks of paid days off) leaves him enough time for traveling, gardening, reading weird books and meeting friends.

Richard Friedl is the founder and general manager of ITSM Partner, Austria's market leader in ITSM training and consulting. Richard has been in the IT industry since 1989, starting in IT operations. For over 20 years he has been an accredited trainer... Show more

Director/Founder at PACHI-FUNK - a creative lab exploring IRL x Digital experiences | Co-Founder at Anspar |Currently a mPhil/PhD (Human Rights) Law.

Director/Founder at PACHI-FUNK - a creative lab exploring IRL x Digital experiences | Co-Founder at Anspar |Currently a mPhil/PhD (Human Rights) Law. Show more

Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver advocate, speaker, author, and Certified Caregiving Consultant. Elizabeth’s personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses and for a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver in 2015. Through her coaching services, speaking, award-winning podcast, book, and online community, Elizabeth helps family caregivers infuse caregiving and self-care with their busy lives. She is the host of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast on the Whole Care Network, author of Just for You: a Daily Self-Care Journal, and facilitates an Atlanta support group for family caregivers called the Atlanta Daughterhood Circle. Elizabeth is also an ambassador and retreat leader for the No Barriers USA Caregivers Program.

Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver advocate, speaker, author, and Certified Caregiving Consultant. Elizabeth’s personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses and for a sibling with developmental disabilities ins... Show more

Ritesh is a Co-Founder at Infynit - Humanising Credit and Credit Cards, he is a Former COO at HSBC. He is an Entrepreneurial Technology Leader & Board Advisor with global experience across various sectors including Payments & Banking, He led the future of payments for VISA and introduced Apple Pay, built a wealth management company as a founder CTO. Presently, he is a member of a G20 Initiative for financial inclusion; Advisor to Open Banking in EU & Africa, Harvard Business Review (HBR), payment regulators and government bodies for the initiative in social and financial inclusion and a member of MIT Global Tech Panel. Past roles include mentor to the UK Parliament Digital Service & Startups.

Ritesh is a Co-Founder at Infynit - Humanising Credit and Credit Cards, he is a Former COO at HSBC. He is an Entrepreneurial Technology Leader & Board Advisor with global experience across various sectors including Payments & Banking, He led the futu... Show more

Petar Georgiev is the Head of Strategic Alliances and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles.

Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he leads projects and strategic engagement in the context of more than 10 industry bodies in Europe, in North America and globally. Additionally, he spearheads AMPECO’s positioning on public policy matters as well as the company’s sustainability strategy.

Previous to his role at AMPECO, Petar has actively shaped Europe’s clean transportation policy during a four-year stint in Brussels. Through his understanding of macro-trends in the EV ecosystem, he has contributed to the finalisation of the EU Mobility Package and the formation of the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

Petar has spoken at 100+ industry events in Europe, Asia and North America throughout his career - covering everything from roundtable discussions to major industry forums.

Petar Georgiev is the 2021 winner of the “EV Under 30 Star” award, which he received during the EV World Congress in Bristol (UK), and is also among the 2022 class of the Forbes Bulgaria "30 Under 30" ranking in the Science, Tech and Healthcare category. Petar has a MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe in Bruges with a focus on energy and environmental policy.

Petar Georgiev is the Head of Strategic Alliances and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles. Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he lea... Show more

Founder of ReferBox - Referral marketing tools for Africans.

Damilare Ololade is a Frontend Developer and also the Founder of ReferBox, a referral marketing software for Africans. He is a 300 level student in Lagos State University studying Computer Science.

He is also the Lead Student Ambassador for Ingressive For Good, a non-profit org that aims to empower Africans in Tech.

He is passionate about solving problems, helping others and public speaking.

Founder of ReferBox - Referral marketing tools for Africans. Damilare Ololade is a Frontend Developer and also the Founder of ReferBox, a referral marketing software for Africans. He is a 300 level student in Lagos State University studying Comput... Show more

Matt is an “Innovative Information Technology Visionary” with over 25 years’ experience developing and executing IT strategies. An experienced technology leader, who delivers innovative technology through strong communications, and creative thinking. Delivering measurable results which benefit the bottom line.

At Liberty University, Matt manages the team of senior technical engineers overseeing the core Linux infrastructure, (Kubernetes) container platform, core financial and document management systems, Observability/SREs and other key mission critical systems.

Matt is an “Innovative Information Technology Visionary” with over 25 years’ experience developing and executing IT strategies. An experienced technology leader, who delivers innovative technology through strong communications, and creative thinking.... Show more

Jorge Téllez is a tech leader with more than 15 years of experience in product development, innovation, business development and education.

Jorge has also developed the digital transformation capabilities of hundreds of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies in the United States and Latin America, including Accenture, McKinsey, CEMEX, Neoris, Banregio, Autlan, and Banregio, among others. Jorge has founded several profitable companies and has been a founding member of three bootcamps in the United States and Mexico. His latest company, CeroUno, was acquired by Revelo, the largest technology talent platform in Latin America where he now serves as Chief Community Officer.

Jorge has studies at Tec de Monterrey, UNC Chapel Hill, Harvard and Turing School, and is a Techstars alum.

Jorge Téllez is a tech leader with more than 15 years of experience in product development, innovation, business development and education. Jorge has also developed the digital transformation capabilities of hundreds of organizations, from startu... Show more

Gideon Mariochukwu is a Digital Marketing Consultant, Frontend Developer, Personal Development Advocate, and Digital Skill Trainer.

He is a Google Certified Digital Marketer and mobile web developer with over 4 years of working with brands to help them become more visible and accessible online.

He is also a member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors, New York.

He is also the CEO, Smart Access Technologies and Creative Director of TinYard Inc. Lead Volunteer of Positive Minds Initiative, Program Director, of E-literate Network, and Delta State coordinator of Education With Purpose and SDGs, Delta.

He is a Global Youth Ambassador for TheirWorld, London. An Alumni of Commonwealth 100 Open-Source Leaders and a YALI RLC Fellow and John C. Maxwell Certified.

Gideon Mariochukwu also helps young people develop a positive attitude towards their life, work, and business.

Gideon Mariochukwu is a Digital Marketing Consultant, Frontend Developer, Personal Development Advocate, and Digital Skill Trainer. He is a Google Certified Digital Marketer and mobile web developer with over 4 years of working with brands to help... Show more

I am a finalist of Computer Science at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, a Front-End Developer and Tech Support Specialist who is very much interested in blockchain technology and is on the track to being a full-fledged software engineer, I am a core team member at DeSci Africa. My hobbies include gaming, reading and anime

I am a finalist of Computer Science at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, a Front-End Developer and Tech Support Specialist who is very much interested in blockchain technology and is on the track to being a full-fledged software engineer, I am a core... Show more

Susan Payment is an adjunct faculty member in the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina. An honorary member of ACUI, she spent fourteen years in a number of roles within the division of Student Affairs at the University of San Diego and thirteen years at the College of Charleston, retiring as the Director of Student Life in April of 2017. Her volunteer involvement with ACUI has included serving as an at-large member of the Board of Trustees, conference program team chair for the 2017 annual conference and regional director for Region 15 (now Region I). Susan enjoys remaining engaged with the Association while exploring new ways to create community on our campuses and providing support to colleagues and emerging professionals.

Susan Payment is an adjunct faculty member in the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina. An honorary member of ACUI, she spent fourteen years in a number of roles within the division of Student Affairs at th... Show more

An intuitive facilitator and an advocate of inclusive design, Elizabeth helps teams evolve better products and services by aligning business and organisational interests with humans and their cultures, communities and motivations. Elizabeth has spent 15+ years honing her skills in design, mentorship, research, and strategy in traditional and non-traditional ways. She has a few degrees, but believes her coffee dates in places like Ethiopia, Tanzania and Costa Rica taught her more than what she could learn from books. A radical learning mindset is her most valuable asset. She’s an aficionado of languages - both spoken and unspoken.

An intuitive facilitator and an advocate of inclusive design, Elizabeth helps teams evolve better products and services by aligning business and organisational interests with humans and their cultures, communities and motivations. Elizabeth has spent... Show more