A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human
rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops, and fostered community-driven solutions. Dodeye is a fellow of the Nigeria School on Internet Governance and holds a track record in advancing inclusive policies and digital literacy across Africa.

A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops,... Show more

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Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota.
I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career.
I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and people.

Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota. I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career. I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and p... Show more

Carol Berg, former software engineer, never expected to write eighteen novels. Nor did she expect to win the Colorado Book Award four times or hear that her books had been read on the slopes of Denali, in the war zone of Iraq, or underneath the Mediterranean. She certainly never thought to see her name alongside her literary heroes like JRR Tolkien as winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Recent publications include her Collegia Magica trilogy, her Lighthouse Duet, and her Sanctuary Duet, re-released with splendiferous new artwork from Open Road Media, as well as Tor’s A Summoning of Demons under her nom de plume, Cate Glass.

Carol Berg, former software engineer, never expected to write eighteen novels. Nor did she expect to win the Colorado Book Award four times or hear that her books had been read on the slopes of Denali, in the war zone of Iraq, or underneath the Medit... Show more

Open Source advocate.

Open Source advocate. Show more

Franka Blažić, rođena 1995. u Rijeci, diplomirana kulturologinja i autorica romana i kratkih priča.

Franka Blažić, rođena 1995. u Rijeci, diplomirana kulturologinja i autorica romana i kratkih priča. Show more

Samuel is a software engineer who has transitioned to research and content engineering. He has been a developer for 5 years, where he has built products and written a lot of technical content. He loves teaching kids and developers. He is also a DJ and takes music very dear to heart. He loves FC Barcelona.

Samuel is a software engineer who has transitioned to research and content engineering. He has been a developer for 5 years, where he has built products and written a lot of technical content. He loves teaching kids and developers. He is also a DJ an... Show more

Joana Flores is a Lisbon-based design thinker and product leader with 6 years of experience creating human-centered solutions that fuel innovation and growth. Having worked in both fast-paced startups and global companies like Volkswagen, she is known for blending empathy with strategy.
Joana is passionate about using Design Thinking to bridge the gap between tech, marketing, and operations to foster meaningful user experiences. As a mentor and facilitator, she empowers teams to innovate by prioritizing people over products.
Joana has also shared her insights as a speaker, addressing all IT employees at Volkswagen on the transformative power of design. Whether leading user research, driving collaboration, or guiding organizations toward design-centered success, Joana brings curiosity, creativity, and connection to everything she does.

Joana Flores is a Lisbon-based design thinker and product leader with 6 years of experience creating human-centered solutions that fuel innovation and growth. Having worked in both fast-paced startups and global companies like Volkswagen, she is know... Show more

Gary McBride is the author of Literary Forensics: How Reading Can Make You a Better Writer, coming out in 2026. He also produces the Writers Who Read podcast, which features the novels analyzed at Writers Who Read LIVE!, a monthly workshop for writers in Boulder, CO, that Gary founded in 2018 and leads today. Writers Who Read apply Literary Forensics analysis to novels published within the past 18 months to gain insights into craft with the goal of becoming better writers. By September 2025 Gary and his group will have analyzed 72 novels, all published since 2017.

Gary McBride is the author of Literary Forensics: How Reading Can Make You a Better Writer, coming out in 2026. He also produces the Writers Who Read podcast, which features the novels analyzed at Writers Who Read LIVE!, a monthly workshop for writer... Show more

Sou movido pelo desafio de transformar o impossível em estratégia, de conectar inovação com impacto real e de preparar líderes para um futuro que já começou. Ao longo de mais de 30 anos de experiência em tecnologia, transformação digital e inovação organizacional, minha missão tem sido clara: ajudar empresas e conselhos a saírem da inércia e a se tornarem protagonistas da mudança.

Minha formação acadêmica reflete essa jornada de inquietação e aprendizado contínuo. Sou PhD pela Universidade de Berkeley e Mestre pela USP, com especializações em estratégia empresarial e inovação organizacional. Mas, mais do que diplomas, o que me move são os desafios do mundo real—e a necessidade de soluções que realmente funcionam.

Atuo como conselheiro consultivo, mentor de líderes e estrategista em transformação digital, ajudando empresas a equilibrarem eficiência e disrupção, preparando-se para um mercado onde apenas os ambidestros organizacionais sobreviverão. Sou autor de livros como "Conselho Consultivo 4.0" e "O Jogo da Sobrevivência Organizacional", onde compartilho frameworks e metodologias para que empresas não apenas inovem, mas façam isso de forma sustentável e estratégica.

Acredito que a inovação não é um evento isolado, mas uma mentalidade sistêmica. Empresas que insistem em operar como dinossauros não percebem que o meteoro da disrupção já caiu. Minha missão é ajudar CEOs, conselhos e líderes a não apenas enxergarem essa realidade, mas a liderarem a transformação.

Sou movido pelo desafio de transformar o impossível em estratégia, de conectar inovação com impacto real e de preparar líderes para um futuro que já começou. Ao longo de mais de 30 anos de experiência em tecnologia, transformação digital e inovação o... Show more

With 20 years of experience in HR leadership, workforce planning, and global talent acquisition strategy, I have built and scaled TA&HR functions for startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises across tech, fintech, and travel industries.

I have led Talent Acquisition and HRBP teams, built HR infrastructures, and scaled engineering and product hiring across the UK, US, LatAm, Europe, and Asia. As HR Director in the cruise industry, I managed complex, multinational HR operations. As a Product Owner for an in-house HR tech product, I developed solutions that enhanced workforce planning, HR analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

My Expertise:
- HR Business Partnering & Organizational Strategy – Aligning people strategies with business goals to enhance performance and engagement.
- Tech Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning – Optimizing hiring strategies, scaling engineering and product hiring, and ensuring strong leadership pipelines.
- HR Infrastructure & Global Expansion – Scaling HR functions in high-growth environments across multiple regions.
- Employee Relations & Compliance – Navigating complex labor laws and fostering a high-performance culture.
- HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision-Making – Leveraging insights to improve talent strategies, retention, and workforce optimization.

Qualifications:
- PhD in Sociology (Organizational Culture & HR)
- CIPD Level 7 | SHRM Certified | GTML Certified
- Certified Career Coach | Certified Master Life Coach

I thrive on building scalable HR solutions that drive business success, support global expansion, and develop high-performing teams.

Currently, I’m also developing an AI-powered career coach, integrating insights from organizational culture, social capital, and behavioral science to help professionals grow and succeed.

Let’s connect - whether you’re hiring a strategic HR leader or investing in the future of AI-driven career coaching.

With 20 years of experience in HR leadership, workforce planning, and global talent acquisition strategy, I have built and scaled TA&HR functions for startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises across tech, fintech, and travel industries. I have ... Show more

Amanda is a digital product leader with a proven track record of delivering substantial commercial and customer value across diverse industries. With extensive experience in technology and product management, Amanda has worked with leading Australian organisations including Canva, AustralianSuper, Qantas, and Medibank Private.

Currently serving as the Accessibility Product Lead at Canva, Amanda brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, human-centered design, and cross-functional leadership. Her expertise spans product strategy, innovation, and inclusive design, with a particular strength in solving complex business challenges across B2B, B2B2C, and B2C markets. Amanda is a certified Lego Serious Play facilitator.

A recognised leader in the product management community, Amanda was named one of the 17 Leading Women in Product in Australasia (2017-2018) and one of 15 Global Inspirational Product Women (2022-2025).

In 2016, she co-founded Product Women, a professional network that has grown to over 6,000 members across Melbourne, Sydney, and London.

She is fluent in Japanese, an active member of product management communities, and regularly speaks and publishes insights on product leadership and best practices.

Beyond her professional achievements, Amanda lives in Melbourne with her adult daughters and dog Maisie. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, listening to podcasts, and exploring her neighborhood on foot.

Amanda is a digital product leader with a proven track record of delivering substantial commercial and customer value across diverse industries. With extensive experience in technology and product management, Amanda has worked with leading Australian... Show more

Mariia is a junior research fellow at the University of Tartu (UT), Estonia. Her research interests include the influence of technologies and digital products on organisations, particularly how intelligent systems should be managed in terms of information security and privacy. Mariia received an MA degree in Innovation and technology management from UT in 2021. Currently, Mariia is pursuing a PhD degree in computer science.

Mariia is a junior research fellow at the University of Tartu (UT), Estonia. Her research interests include the influence of technologies and digital products on organisations, particularly how intelligent systems should be managed in terms of inform... Show more

Z.J. Czupor publishes episodic mysteries and thrillers on Substack at zjames.substack.com and is the author of "THE BIG WEIRD: Haikus in Times of Pandemic and Chaos." He writes a monthly column "On Tour With Dead Writers" for Rogue Women Writers. He is immediate past president of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and is an active member of Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. He is represented by Terrie Wolf, founder and owner of AKA Literary Management. His mystery "Elrod" is out on submission as well as a nonfiction book about famous mystery writers.

Z.J. Czupor publishes episodic mysteries and thrillers on Substack at zjames.substack.com and is the author of "THE BIG WEIRD: Haikus in Times of Pandemic and Chaos." He writes a monthly column "On Tour With Dead Writers" for Rogue Women Writers. He ... Show more

Reneshan is a seasoned information technology professional with over two decades of experience. Throughout his career, he has excelled in various roles, including system administration, software development, project and product management, agile consulting, agile strategy and DevOps. Reneshan is passionate about guiding organisations in adopting a GESHIDO approach, offering his expertise through coaching, consulting, and training. He is committed to fostering environments that embrace agile principles and the GESHIDO mindset. Reneshan's comprehensive understanding of the IT landscape and his dedication to continuous improvement is instrumental in his role as co-founder of the GESHIDO framework.

Reneshan is a seasoned information technology professional with over two decades of experience. Throughout his career, he has excelled in various roles, including system administration, software development, project and product management, agile cons... Show more

Wiebke Sophie Ost konzipiert und erprobt innovative Lehr- und Lernformate sowie flexible Studienmodelle an der Hochschule Koblenz. Zu ihren Forschungsschwerpunkten zählen immersives Lehren und Lernen im Bildungsbereich (insbesondere durch den Einsatz von VR und AR), Künstliche Intelligenz, Mehrsprachigkeit, Internationalisierung und interkulturelle Kommunikation.

Wiebke Sophie Ost konzipiert und erprobt innovative Lehr- und Lernformate sowie flexible Studienmodelle an der Hochschule Koblenz. Zu ihren Forschungsschwerpunkten zählen immersives Lehren und Lernen im Bildungsbereich (insbesondere durch den Einsatz... Show more

Trudi is a professional actor turned global thought leader and one of the few Playful Experience Designers worldwide. Trudi combines play theory, design thinking, experiential learning and applied improvisation to bring a rare and invaluable blend of learning and development, the arts, and practical application to each of her presentations. She helps people develop a playful mindset to nurture the most required skills of the future.

Five reasons to book Trudi today
• Relevant: we can all be playful
• Experienced: 20+ years’ experience in organisational play
• High energy: the perfect post-lunch keynote
• Entertaining: laughter is the key to active learning
• Timely: the ability to apply playfulness to business is one of the most valuable skills for the future (Deloitte, 2024)

Trudi is a professional actor turned global thought leader and one of the few Playful Experience Designers worldwide. Trudi combines play theory, design thinking, experiential learning and applied improvisation to bring a rare and invaluable blend of... Show more

Eryka Parker is a powerhouse in the publishing industry, blending literary expertise with business acumen to help writers turn their passion into profit. As the founder of Legacy Book Coaching & Consulting, she guides authors, executives, and thought leaders in crafting impactful books that elevate their brands and solidify their authority.

A dynamic speaker and advocate for diversity in publishing, Eryka’s work amplifies underrepresented voices and champions authentic storytelling. She serves on the Editorial Advisory Committee for IBPA Independent magazine, is the Resident Editor for the Western Reserve Writers’ Conference, and contributes to Indie Author Magazine. Her developmental editing has led to multiple award-winning books, with her clients earning prestigious honors such as The Independent Author Network Award, The Eric Hoffer Award, and The Bookfest Award.

In addition to her editorial leadership, Eryka is a multi-award-winning contemporary romance author, writing under the pen name Zariah L. Banks. She brings a keen business mindset to the literary world, ensuring that both authors and entrepreneurs can leverage the power of storytelling to build lasting legacies.

Eryka Parker is a powerhouse in the publishing industry, blending literary expertise with business acumen to help writers turn their passion into profit. As the founder of Legacy Book Coaching & Consulting, she guides authors, executives, and thought... Show more

Heidi is an advocate for progressive delivery, organizational transformation, technical communication, and marketing you hate slightly less. She is a nerd about industrial psychology and patterns of progress. One of her favorite hobbies is talking to developers about things they already knew but had never thought of that way before. She sews all her conference dresses so that she's sure there is a pocket for the mic.

Heidi is an advocate for progressive delivery, organizational transformation, technical communication, and marketing you hate slightly less. She is a nerd about industrial psychology and patterns of progress. One of her favorite hobbies is talking to... Show more

April Williams is a Recruitment Marketing Specialist at Grady Health System, dedicated to enhancing employer branding, candidate engagement, and talent acquisition strategies. With an MBA and a passion for storytelling, she creates impactful recruitment campaigns that connect job seekers with meaningful career opportunities.

April specializes in recruitment marketing, employer branding, event planning, and talent pipeline development. She has successfully led networking events, built strong talent communities, and developed innovative strategies to attract top talent.

As a speaker, she shares insights on building a compelling employer brand, engaging candidates through strategic marketing, and optimizing the job seeker experience. Whether she’s hosting hiring events, mentoring job seekers, or collaborating with talent acquisition teams, April is committed to helping organizations stand out and making job searching more approachable for candidates.

Let’s talk about how to elevate recruitment strategies and create a seamless candidate journey!

April Williams is a Recruitment Marketing Specialist at Grady Health System, dedicated to enhancing employer branding, candidate engagement, and talent acquisition strategies. With an MBA and a passion for storytelling, she creates impactful recruitm... Show more

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ years of engineering and product development experience. He was an engineering manager and a product manager at Intel Corp. for 18 years and has developed heuristics for successful, sustainable Lean & Agile transformations. Walsh led and coached diverse groups' transformation efforts, including digital transformation in the tech, energy, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Walsh is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate with an M.S. in Engineering Systems and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Business. He drives business results while cultivating work environments where people thrive and do their best work. He specializes in Lean, Agile, Product Management, OKRs, JTBD, Cynefin, strategy, culture change, Kanban, and other heuristics. These methodologies emphasize agility, autonomy, and capacity-building, empowering clients to become more effective, efficient, and resilient.

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ ye... Show more

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+ countries share their insights via live, interactive conversations.

With a background in economics and community-building, Maxine has spent the last decade designing scalable, human-first knowledge economies that make learning more accessible, personal, and experiential.

Her latest initiative, Meet the World’s People, is a groundbreaking education platform designed to give teachers and students on-demand access to inspiring speakers—offering career stories, life lessons, financial literacy, and post-secondary insights in real-time.

Driven by a belief that a single conversation can change a life, Maxine is passionate about bridging education, technology, and human connection to create a more curious, conscious, and connected world.

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+... Show more

Christine ('Tine) Zekis is an educator turned software engineer, international speaker, and author. She is the Founder and CEO of Getting Black Women Paid, which empowers Black women professionals to change the trajectory of their careers, dramatically increase their lifetime earning potential, and achieve financial freedom. 'Tine is a sought-after speaker on panels and at tech conferences where she discusses salary negotiation, career changers, imposter syndrome, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the industry.

Christine ('Tine) Zekis is an educator turned software engineer, international speaker, and author. She is the Founder and CEO of Getting Black Women Paid, which empowers Black women professionals to change the trajectory of their careers, dramatical... Show more

Erin Garrison is the founder and Executive Director of Food is Free Albuquerque (FIFABQ), an organization she started 11 years ago with the simple belief that fresh food is a human right. Through unwavering passion and dedication, she has built FIFABQ into a thriving community-driven effort that has rescued thousands of pounds of fresh produce, engaged hundreds of volunteers, and strengthened food access across the city. Erin’s work is rooted in the idea that food is more than sustenance—it’s connection, resilience, and sustainability. She is deeply committed to finding innovative ways to reduce food waste and empower communities, from on-the-ground gleaning efforts to forward-thinking solutions like predictive harvesting models. Erin is excited to share her vision for a future where neighbors not only share food but also knowledge, resources, and care for the planet.

Erin Garrison is the founder and Executive Director of Food is Free Albuquerque (FIFABQ), an organization she started 11 years ago with the simple belief that fresh food is a human right. Through unwavering passion and dedication, she has built FIFAB... Show more

UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo.

Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable...

UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo. Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable... Show more

Kelly, multi-award winning Brand Marketing and Communications leader in tech, excels in driving DEIB.
With vast experience in Spain and the UK, she's led teams for major clients and focused on organisational culture at Ingram Micro.
Her commitment to DEI is evident in her role as the founder of Latinas In Tech Madrid, mentoring young professionals and entrepreneurs.

Kelly, multi-award winning Brand Marketing and Communications leader in tech, excels in driving DEIB. With vast experience in Spain and the UK, she's led teams for major clients and focused on organisational culture at Ingram Micro. Her commitmen... Show more

Communications expert, event organizer, community gatherer. OSS contributor, sailing the K8s ocean since 2019. Marketing Director @Mia-Platform.
Strong believer that better software engineering brings to better development for the planet.

Communications expert, event organizer, community gatherer. OSS contributor, sailing the K8s ocean since 2019. Marketing Director @Mia-Platform. Strong believer that better software engineering brings to better development for the planet. 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

Key Richard is an experienced IT professional with years of expertise in technology management and leadership. As the Desktop Manager at Grambling State University, Key oversees critical technology upgrades, manages significant budgets, and leads diverse teams, including student workers and professional technicians. Passionate about cybersecurity, Key works to enhance digital security awareness and implement best practices across the organization.

Beyond the office, Key enjoys creative and interactive hobbies. She love movies, music, and building intricate LEGO sets, finding joy in their details and craftsmanship. Key is also an avid video gamer, a Broadway play enthusiast, and a fan of storytelling in all its forms. Their multifaceted interests reflect a dynamic personality that thrives on both innovation and artistic inspiration.

Key Richard is an experienced IT professional with years of expertise in technology management and leadership. As the Desktop Manager at Grambling State University, Key oversees critical technology upgrades, manages significant budgets, and leads div... Show more

Kim es una ingeniera con una visión holística del liderazgo. Su enfoque se centra en el desarrollo integral de las personas, combinando habilidades técnicas con habilidades blandas como la comunicación efectiva, la resolución de conflictos y la inteligencia emocional. Con más de 17 años de experiencia en la industria IT y certificaciones en la metodología Agile y una maestría en Neuroliderazgo y Coaching Cognitivo, Kim ha demostrado su capacidad para transformar equipos y organizaciones.

Kim es una ingeniera con una visión holística del liderazgo. Su enfoque se centra en el desarrollo integral de las personas, combinando habilidades técnicas con habilidades blandas como la comunicación efectiva, la resolución de conflictos y la intel... Show more