Daylina Miller (they/them) is a nonbinary, multimedia journalist in Tampa, Florida at NPR member station WUSF 89.7 where they've worked for ten years. They produce much of the multimedia content for the station, and cover the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities. Prior to that, they worked for the Marshall News Messenger newspaper in East Texas, and the Suncoast News, a subsidiary of the Tampa Tribune. They got their bachelors degree in mass communications - journalism from the University of South Florida and their masters degree in new media journalism from Full Sail University. In their free time, they play a lot of videogames, boardgames, and tabletop role-playing games. They're also writing their first TTRPG, combining their experience as a journalist during the pandemic and their love for the zombie genre.

Daylina Miller (they/them) is a nonbinary, multimedia journalist in Tampa, Florida at NPR member station WUSF 89.7 where they've worked for ten years. They produce much of the multimedia content for the station, and cover the LGBTQ+ and transgender ... Show more

Elizabeth A. Ruiz, PhD, is a Leadership Psychology Scholar-Practitioner. She is a dynamic force in strategic communication and leadership development. With over 35 years of experience, she has honed a unique expertise in leadership psychology, human capital, and organizational growth. As a Leadership Psychology Architect and Transformation Facilitator, Elizabeth empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through tailored business solutions, cutting-edge training, and strategic insights. Elizabeth’s passion for helping others grow is the driving force behind her career. She specializes in developing leaders who can navigate the complexities of today's business landscape with confidence and resilience. Through learning assessments, leadership training, or strategic business solutions, Elizabeth’s work empowers others with the skills they need to succeed. Elizabeth is not just a scholar-practitioner—she is a catalyst for transformation, inspiring leaders to reach new heights and organizations to achieve sustainable growth.

Elizabeth A. Ruiz, PhD, is a Leadership Psychology Scholar-Practitioner. She is a dynamic force in strategic communication and leadership development. With over 35 years of experience, she has honed a unique expertise in leadership psychology, human ... Show more

Jeremiah Lee develops monetization tools for digital creators. He previously worked on cloud infrastructure at Stripe, hardware integrations at Spotify, and web APIs at Fitbit. He grew up under the California sun, but now calls Stockholm home.

Jeremiah Lee develops monetization tools for digital creators. He previously worked on cloud infrastructure at Stripe, hardware integrations at Spotify, and web APIs at Fitbit. He grew up under the California sun, but now calls Stockholm home. Show more

Sherin Mathew is a recognised AI Leader and leading AI Ethicist in the UK. A Founder, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur, with a deep-rooted passion for wider AI Awareness, Impact, Ethics, and Intellectual Privacy.

As a former IBM AI Expert at Global Business Services UK, Sherin’s specialism is transforming businesses into cognitive enterprises. Sherin is an award-winning CEO of AI Tech UK (https://www.ai-tech.uk/) and is responsible for delivering the National AI Strategy and democratising AI Awareness with UK businesses since 2018.

Sherin is a Tech4good champion and a pioneer in the space of Ethics and Sustainability Management in Digital Transformation. Sherin is the founder of http://smartethics.net/, a groundbreaking AI Management platform forged with global partners and institutes.

Sherin is an AI Strategist and board advisor for West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and also the Chief AI advisor for ambitious SMEs, DeepTech Startups, and the UK AI policy team (DSIT) with a mission to "Disrupt the AI Disruption"! Sherin is an untiring advocate for the creative, innovative, and ethical elements of intelligent technologies. As an accomplished Public Speaker, AI Ethicist, and Evangelist, Sherin promotes thought-provoking ideas, shares his technical knowledge, and advises on best practices.

As an AI Influencer, Sherin is recognised for delivering national-level strategy and engagements with global partners from the North. He has published thought-provoking papers and is listed as a Top leader in
60 Leaders in AI: https://www.60leaders.com/leader/sherin-mathew
Top 5 Asians in Tech: https://asiansintech.com/top-100-asian-stars-in-uk-tech-2023-top-5s/
DataIQ-Top100 Leaders: https://www.dataiq.global/dataiq100-2021/profile/sherin-mathew-chief-executive-officer-and-founder-ai-tech-north
Prolific North: https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/feature/unveiling-the-dark-side-of-ai/

Sherin founded the idea of Intellectual Privacy, proposing the sanction of new Human Rights to Intelligence. To inspire and educate others on this evolving topic, he produced a documentary about Intellectual Privacy, which can be found in full here: https://smartethics.net/ or take a look at the 1-minute documentary trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHPBkquR9Pw

Sherin Mathew is a recognised AI Leader and leading AI Ethicist in the UK. A Founder, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur, with a deep-rooted passion for wider AI Awareness, Impact, Ethics, and Intellectual Privacy. As a former IBM AI Expert at Global B... Show more

Amber Herbert is a (mostly) speculative fiction author living in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband and two gremlins. She self-published her debut novel, Lipstick Covered Magnet, in 2022 and has since been penning an epic fantasy series and various horror stories she hopes to traditionally publish. She graduated the University of Colorado with a BA in English literature and worked as a freelance editor for eight years. She now writes full time (when she isn't minding children or rescue dogs).

Outside of writing and reading, Amber enjoys baking, going to emo/punk/post-hardcore gigs, playing complicated board games, and watching and critiquing TV and film.

Amber Herbert is a (mostly) speculative fiction author living in Colorado Springs, CO with her husband and two gremlins. She self-published her debut novel, Lipstick Covered Magnet, in 2022 and has since been penning an epic fantasy series and variou... Show more

I am a curious person and live the present as a journey. Life is an adventure and I love trying new things, whether it's a new food, a new hobby, or a new way of thinking!

I believe in the power of relationships and collaboration, and I enjoy creating meaningful connections between people. A non-linear professional path has led me from a purely technical background into the stimulating world of communities, event organization, and communication.

I am a curious person and live the present as a journey. Life is an adventure and I love trying new things, whether it's a new food, a new hobby, or a new way of thinking! I believe in the power of relationships and collaboration, and I enjoy crea... Show more

Seit 2005 Professor an der Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, dort auch Beauftrager für die Belange behinderter und chronisch kranker Studierender.

2005: Promotion an der Carl-von-Ossietzky-Universität Oldenburg, bei Prof. Dr. Peter Gottwald, zum Thema „Empowerment zur Lebensbewältigung – ein integriertes Konzept für die Arbeit mit chronisch psychisch kranken Menschen“

2003-2005: wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Forschungsprojekt "Entwicklung von Modellen und Standards der integrierten Versorgung im Bereich der Rehabilitation von Menschen mit motorischen Störungen“, Teilbereich: Begleitforschung und Evaluation" an der FH Emden.

1992-2003: Studium der Sozialarbeit/Sozialpädagogik und der Gesundheitswissenschaft an der FH Kiel

Seit 2005 Professor an der Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, dort auch Beauftrager für die Belange behinderter und chronisch kranker Studierender. 2005: Promotion an der Carl-von-Ossietzky-Universität Oldenburg, bei Prof. Dr. Peter Gottwal... Show more

Symone is a cybersecurity and data privacy consultant with a strong focus on data protection, governance, and risk management. Her expertise spans across multiple areas including GRC, privacy operations, vulnerability management, and data security. She is passionate about making security approachable and uses her voice as a speaker to break down complex topics and inspire others to grow in the field.

Symone is a cybersecurity and data privacy consultant with a strong focus on data protection, governance, and risk management. Her expertise spans across multiple areas including GRC, privacy operations, vulnerability management, and data security. ... Show more

Julie Anderson is one of the nation’s top experts on the Brain Personality Connection and creator of the Brain Personality Assessment. She is an international professional speaker; corporate keynote; business/communication/relationship consultant. For over 17 years she has been using neuroscience and neuropsychology to ignite corporate leaders, teams, and individuals to fire up their brains. The information she shares will assist listeners to accelerate their success. Her background includes Natural Health, Psychology, Human Resource Development, Leadership Development, Psychoneuroimmunology, and Stress Management. She holds certificates in Neuroscience of Leadership, Psychological First Aid, Positive Psychology, Body Language, HR Development, and Brain Health.

Julie Anderson is one of the nation’s top experts on the Brain Personality Connection and creator of the Brain Personality Assessment. She is an international professional speaker; corporate keynote; business/communication/relationship consultant. Fo... Show more

Amanda Menezes é servidora pública há quase 20 anos, mestre em Ciência Política e especialista em gestão pública. É analista em Ciência e Tecnologia, atualmente, é coordenadora na Diretoria de Gestão da CAPES/MEC, colaboradora do LA-BORA! gov – Laboratório de Gestão Inovadora do MGI e instrutora de meditação mindfulness e yoga. Tem experiência em gerenciar equipes e ministrar cursos, palestras e oficinas para o setor público em temas como: gestão inovadora, comunicação, liderança e trabalho colaborativo.

Amanda Menezes é servidora pública há quase 20 anos, mestre em Ciência Política e especialista em gestão pública. É analista em Ciência e Tecnologia, atualmente, é coordenadora na Diretoria de Gestão da CAPES/MEC, colaboradora do LA-BORA! gov – Labor... Show more

Freelance story editor, all-around shtriga from Shtriga, alternative history writer, and lover of all things wild & queer.

Freelance story editor, all-around shtriga from Shtriga, alternative history writer, and lover of all things wild & queer. Show more

Efua A. Dougan is a seasoned Analytics and Data Strategy Consultant with extensive experience spanning various industries across Africa and the Middle East. Ms Dougan has worked with some of the leading global and regional telecommunications, technology, and financial services organisations to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.
As the Founder and Principal Consultant of DS Consortium, she leads transformative initiatives that drive digital innovation and growth, with a focus on strategic partnerships while providing advisory services and training in critical areas such as data governance policy formulation, cybersecurity, data quality management and analytics solutions.
A strong advocate for Africa’s AI readiness and data governance, Efua actively contributes to shaping Africa’s digital infrastructure to drive sustainable economic development.
She has been a panel speaker at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025, where she emphasised balancing digital infrastructure investments with human capital development and African-led AI models. At the Ghana Internet Conference 2024, she highlighted the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Africa’s connectivity infrastructure and the need for local ISPs to establish robust data governance frameworks, aligning with the African Union’s harmonised data protection initiatives.
In addition to her expertise in data governance and digital transformation, Efua was invited as a speaker at the 1st Regional Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and E-Learning Conference, organised by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with the Danida Fellowship Centre and the University of Copenhagen, where she presented her research on the Perspective of Problem-Based Learning, its relevance, and the key elements required for its successful implementation.
As a recognised industry expert, Efua is a GLG Network Member and on the DAMA International (DAMA-I) Speaker’s Roster, contributing to global conversations on digital infrastructure, data strategy, governance, analytics and literacy best practices.

Efua A. Dougan is a seasoned Analytics and Data Strategy Consultant with extensive experience spanning various industries across Africa and the Middle East. Ms Dougan has worked with some of the leading global and regional telecommunications, techno... Show more

Barbara Mišković znana još i kao Sigrun Stormgard, Zmaj od Stormgarda ili jednostavno Kroničarka, autorica je serijala Kronike Zmaja od Stormgarda kao i knjige Priča o Roisin MacBride i raznih drugih fantasy i SF romana. Piše nadahnuta snovima, putovanjima, kroz ovostrane i onostrane Svjetove. Bavi se i ručnom izradom knjiga jer takve knjige sadrže najviše čarolije u sebi. Druži se s vilama, zmajevima i anđelima smrti, a dobrodošla je čak i u Everwindu što govori mnogo o njenoj reputaciji, iako, ako pitate arhmaga Sorena, o tome bi se dalo debatirati. Zato ga nemojte pitati. Jednostavno...nemojte.

Barbara Mišković znana još i kao Sigrun Stormgard, Zmaj od Stormgarda ili jednostavno Kroničarka, autorica je serijala Kronike Zmaja od Stormgarda kao i knjige Priča o Roisin MacBride i raznih drugih fantasy i SF romana. Piše nadahnuta snovima, putov... Show more

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Function Consultant for 3 years. With more than 5 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and finance operations.

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Function Consultant for 3 years. With more than 5 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and ... Show more

Currently, Pirita Maarit Johnsen is working as an Agile coach in Eviny, one of Norway’s largest green energy and technology company.
With extensive experience in Agile coaching, she has guided many teams through transformations, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration. As a LEAN facilitator, Pirita has enhanced efficiency and reduced waste. Her background as a project
manager and team lead spans multiple industries, where she has led teams to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality results.
Pirita’s fascination with processes and teamwork drives her to explore how people work together and what motivates us. She is passionate about creating environments where teams can thrive and individuals can reach their full potential.

Currently, Pirita Maarit Johnsen is working as an Agile coach in Eviny, one of Norway’s largest green energy and technology company. With extensive experience in Agile coaching, she has guided many teams through transformations, fostering continuous... Show more

Michèle a mené des transformations Lean et Agiles d’organisations. Au fil de ses expériences, elle a constaté l’importance du facteur humain au-delà des processus, des méthodes et des outils. Elle étudie les difficultés relationnelles et les facteurs qui les entretiennent. Son travail s’appuie sur l’approche systémique, les techniques de médiation et la communication non violente.

Michèle a mené des transformations Lean et Agiles d’organisations. Au fil de ses expériences, elle a constaté l’importance du facteur humain au-delà des processus, des méthodes et des outils. Elle étudie les difficultés relationnelles et les facteurs... Show more

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit )
Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show )
Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit ) Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show ) Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space Show more

Jamie is a Senior Developer Advocate for Loqate formally at IBM & Sonatype, based in the UK. He talks about the importance of security in software, improving developer productivity, data quality, AI and raising awareness about energy consumption of technology.

Passionate about discovering ways to help reduce developers carbon footprint, he is also a subject matter expert in containerised solutions and build technologies. He fell in love with Java at University and has gone on to talk at many conferences about using Java with microservices and related technologies. He has worked on a wide variety of projects such as modernising IBM CICS mainframe testing infrastructure, creating, and automating the creation of Docker images for IBM’s products and contributing to a DevOps pipeline offering.

Jamie is a Senior Developer Advocate for Loqate formally at IBM & Sonatype, based in the UK. He talks about the importance of security in software, improving developer productivity, data quality, AI and raising awareness about energy consumption of t... Show more

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United States, and taught at Stevens Institute of Technology and the Illinois Institute of Art. He currently opines on technology in the public interest at Beyond the Frame and applies those ideas as the CTO of Yorba.

David is a technologist practicing at the intersection of computing and culture. He has worked on problems related to digital identity, reproducible data science, and software preservation, exhibited interdisciplinary art across Europe and the United... Show more

Vinuja is a DevOps engineer at TuneAI and an MSc student in computer science at the University of Leicester. Vinuja enjoys speaking and creating content about Cloud Native & DevOps technologies and is an active contributor to the CNCF Community. She has prior experience as a System Engineer at TCS and has been involved in MLOps and Cloud Native projects at LinuxWorld Informatics. Her interests extend beyond the technical field, as she is passionate about her interests in the arts and sports.

Vinuja is a DevOps engineer at TuneAI and an MSc student in computer science at the University of Leicester. Vinuja enjoys speaking and creating content about Cloud Native & DevOps technologies and is an active contributor to the CNCF Community. She ... Show more

Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Sweet Valley Series (nominated for the Colorado Book Awards in 2024) and is the Director and the Youth Coordinator of the Writing Heights Writers Association.

Her work has been featured in The Fort Collins Coloradoan, Haunted Waters Press, “Sunrise Summits: A Poetry Anthology”, “Rise: An Anthology of Change”, Poetry Ireland Review, and “We Are The West: A Colorado Anthology” among other journals across the country. Her novella, “Saturn Rising” was produced as a five-part audiocast from Ngano Press Studios, and she has two other books out through 5 Prince Publishing with another set to release in 2025.

She maintains a blog about writing on her website (sarahreichertauthor.com) about fostering a creative and balanced life which aims to help new writers get their start. Reichert lives in Fort Collins with her family. In her non-writing hours, she is a mother to two teenage girls, loves being outdoors, and is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate JuJitsu.

Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Sweet Valley Series (nominated for the Colorado Book Awards in 2024) and is the Director and the Youth Coordinator of the Writing Heights Writers Associa... Show more

Hi, I’m Annjana

I am an electrical engineer, that wandered off from biomedical hardware systems research to software over a decade ago. I’m London based and an ICF-trained leadership and organizational coach. I have over a decade of experience in tech leadership roles spanning Big Tech and startups in AI / FinTech spaces (including Goldman Sachs, Twitter).

My passion for both 0-to-1 and 1-10x journeys brought me to angel investing and coaching/advisory roles. I love nothing more than helping companies chart their journey, shaping impactful people strategies, and navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape. I serve as a NED and board advisor with BeTheBusiness, The Catalyst Collective, and Resonate Arts.

Common threads across all my work:
🧭 Journey navigator for people and businesses - working towards their goal; solving problems with a purpose
↔️ Serving as a bridge - connecting people in the real world
🪄Curiosity and Creative energy - I can’t help but bring my curiosity to learn & engage, energy and creativity to meetings, workshops to bring the room together

I tend to have many hobbies and focussed on at least one new thing at a time, that I’m learning or trying to get better at. Ask me about it !

Looking forward to meeting you and learning from each other

Hi, I’m Annjana I am an electrical engineer, that wandered off from biomedical hardware systems research to software over a decade ago. I’m London based and an ICF-trained leadership and organizational coach. I have over a decade of experience in ... Show more

Harness the Power of Your Voice to Build Trust, Inspire Action, and Lead with Confidence

With over 20 years of experience, Elias Mokole is a highly regarded voice instructor and communication consultant, helping professionals and teams speak with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Drawing from his global career in vocal performance and leadership development, he empowers others to build trust, engage audiences, and navigate high-stakes conversations with impact.

Through workshops, keynotes, and personalized coaching, Elias helps professionals refine their AI-driven messaging, transform communication strategies, strengthen client relationships, and foster collaboration. His approach blends technical expertise with human connection, offering practical tools to engage, inspire, and lead with confidence. With a background in vocal performance and leadership development, he equips professionals with the skills to communicate with authenticity, impact, and confidence, ensuring they make a lasting impression in any setting.

Elias holds an MFA in Voice & Performance and has delivered over 800 performances worldwide. By combining his artistic background with practical leadership skills, he offers a unique, dynamic approach to vocal training, storytelling, and presence, helping professionals enhance their communication and leadership abilities.

Harness the Power of Your Voice to Build Trust, Inspire Action, and Lead with Confidence With over 20 years of experience, Elias Mokole is a highly regarded voice instructor and communication consultant, helping professionals and teams speak with ... Show more

Yanina Ledovaya is a Developer Experience Research team lead at JetBrains, being an academic cognitive psychologist by background. She organizes research on the human aspects of developers work, productivity and wellbeing (including AI usage experience, in-IDE experience, overall employee experience) and advocates for applying theoretical and empirical psychological knowledge in hardcore software tooling research and development.

Yanina Ledovaya is a Developer Experience Research team lead at JetBrains, being an academic cognitive psychologist by background. She organizes research on the human aspects of developers work, productivity and wellbeing (including AI usage experien... Show more

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários.

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários. Show more

A Lean-agile and product thought leader with more than 20 years experince. SAFe SPC, certified in Scrum@Scale, IDEO Design thinking, experience with LESS and part of Product Operating Model center of excellence at Slalom. Clients include the biggest fortune 500 companies including Microsoft.

A Lean-agile and product thought leader with more than 20 years experince. SAFe SPC, certified in Scrum@Scale, IDEO Design thinking, experience with LESS and part of Product Operating Model center of excellence at Slalom. Clients include the biggest ... Show more

Faire grandir les potentiels individuels et collectifs, pour des organisations plus humaines, inclusives et performantes.

Je suis convaincue que le bien-être au travail est un levier essentiel pour l’épanouissement, tant professionnel que personnel. À travers Accio Conseil, j’accompagne les individus et les équipes à se reconnecter à leurs valeurs, à trouver leur juste place et à bâtir un avenir plus inclusif.

Pour moi, une évidence : quand les collaborateurs s’épanouissent, la performance collective s’améliore.

Je m’implique pour créer des changements durables en plaçant l’humain au cœur de mes interventions.
Ensemble, révélons les potentiels et transformons les organisations en lieux d’épanouissement collectif.

Faire grandir les potentiels individuels et collectifs, pour des organisations plus humaines, inclusives et performantes. Je suis convaincue que le bien-être au travail est un levier essentiel pour l’épanouissement, tant professionnel que personne... Show more

Jess is a seasoned coach, technologist, speaker, and author with deep tech industry experience since the mid-2000s. She has coached hundreds, combining empathy, real-world insight, and practical expertise. Focused on generative AI and immersive learning dojos, she’s a leading voice in AI-driven team performance. As the author of The Dojo Coach’s Pocket Guide, Jess distills her diverse experience into action, helping teams maximize their performance.

Jess is a seasoned coach, technologist, speaker, and author with deep tech industry experience since the mid-2000s. She has coached hundreds, combining empathy, real-world insight, and practical expertise. Focused on generative AI and immersive learn... Show more

Tamas is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies and a seasoned Developer Evangelist. He is a passionate advocate for modern web technologies, helping people understand and unlock the latest & greatest features of web development.

Tamas is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies and a seasoned Developer Evangelist. He is a passionate advocate for modern web technologies, helping people understand and unlock the latest & greatest features of web development. Show more

Tetiana is a Senior UX Designer at BIMcollab in the Netherlands. Starting her career as an engineer, she developed a passion for user-centric and accessible design, together with an interest for technology and innovation. Her work emphasizes ethical design and sustainability, creating products that make a positive impact.

She also shares her UX expertise through conference talks and LinkedIn Learning courses on various UX topics, reaching over 35,000 students worldwide.

Tetiana is a Senior UX Designer at BIMcollab in the Netherlands. Starting her career as an engineer, she developed a passion for user-centric and accessible design, together with an interest for technology and innovation. Her work emphasizes ethical ... Show more