Humanities & Social Sciences

Esteemed speakers contributing their insights into human culture, behavior, and societal development

Ceri Newton-Sargunar

Ceri Newton-Sargunar

Ceri is an interactions specialist, chaologist and trainee neuroscientist, adept at helping teams at all levels to work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she is here to make evidence-based research accessible and useful to technical professionals.

As a qualified coach, and a team dynamics consultant with a decade of hands-on experience, Ceri finds joy in creating lightbulb moments and turning assumptions on their heads, as well as reading everything she possibly can (because ADHD).

Tea in hand, Ceri works alongside leaders and teams globally and is continually delighted to speak with audiences worldwide, mostly about the beautiful intermingling of behavioural science and agility.

Ceri also loves brains, but not in a weird way.

Ceri is an interactions specialist, chaologist and trainee neuroscientist, adept at helping teams at all levels to work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she is here to make evidence-based research accessible and useful to tec... Show more

Chris Hetzler

Chris Hetzler

I am a Solution Architect at Eide Bailly LLP, a leading accounting, business advisory firm, and Fabric Featured partner where I work with clients and teams to develop and deliver solutions to business problems using Microsoft technologies and platforms. I have over 20 years of experience in software engineering, with master's degrees in software engineering and data science. I also hold over 20 industry certifications, including Microsoft Solution Architect certifications for Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics.

My core competencies include Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics, Power Platform, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Development frameworks, tools, and DevOps, Microsoft Data and A.I. stacks, as well as the major open-source development platforms. I specialize in designing and implementing no-code, low-code, and custom solutions, leading and collaborating with on-shore and off-shore development resources and driving innovation and customer value. I am also an exceptional communicator, able to connect with both technical and non-technical audiences at every level. I have presented at several industry conferences, such as Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Convergence, and StarWest.

In my spare time, I indulge my interests in U.S.A. Swimming, space exploration, science, engineering, and Lego. I enjoy building Lego Mindstorms and Boost robots with my daughter and learning new skills and technologies. I am passionate about creating software that solves real problems and makes a positive impact.

I am a Solution Architect at Eide Bailly LLP, a leading accounting, business advisory firm, and Fabric Featured partner where I work with clients and teams to develop and deliver solutions to business problems using Microsoft technologies and platfor... Show more

Ben Greenberg

Ben Greenberg

Ben previously spent a decade in adult education, community organizing, and non-profit management before transitioning to software development. He works as a Senior Developer Advocate at Couchbase and is a member of the board of Ruby Central. Ben is actively involved in open source and writes regularly on the intersection of tech, ethics, and community. He is the author of the forthcoming book Mastering Vector Search for Developers, to be published by Pragmatic Programmers.

Ben previously spent a decade in adult education, community organizing, and non-profit management before transitioning to software development. He works as a Senior Developer Advocate at Couchbase and is a member of the board of Ruby Central. Ben is ... Show more

Laurens Noodelijk

Laurens Noodelijk

Laurens is a technology and innovation enthusiast with an academic background in humanities. He is passionate about linguistics, effective communication, and fostering collaboration to drive business value. Laurens aims to combine these competences to get the right people in the same room to work together and create innovative solutions.

As Product Owner of the EKS and AKS platforms at NN Group, a leading Dutch financial enterprise, Laurens leads a team focused on platform engineering. The team's goal is to deliver more than just a container runtime, as they are building a standardized platform for building platforms. Their mission is to deliver a universal and extensible cloud-native API in order to improve the developer experience on the platform.

Laurens is a technology and innovation enthusiast with an academic background in humanities. He is passionate about linguistics, effective communication, and fostering collaboration to drive business value. Laurens aims to combine these competences t... Show more

Jessica Ibarra

Jessica Ibarra

A highly creative and curious professional passionate about technology and its intricate workings, Jessica has cultivated a diverse portfolio spanning over two decades. As a presentation designer at Liberty IT, Jessica skillfully combines strategic thinking and design expertise to create compelling narratives that drive transformative change. By integrating pivotal data with the human element, Jessica empowers audiences to take action. Beyond PowerPoint presentations, Jessica finds joy in practicing yoga, having recently obtained their 200-hour yoga teacher training certification.

A highly creative and curious professional passionate about technology and its intricate workings, Jessica has cultivated a diverse portfolio spanning over two decades. As a presentation designer at Liberty IT, Jessica skillfully combines strategic t... Show more

Dan Rochon

Dan Rochon

Dan Rochon, founder of the Consistent and Predictable Income (CPI) Community, believes that with the right tools, mentorship, and training, you can learn to influence human behavior and achieve your fullest potential—and you can inspire others to do the same.

By teaching his clients and students how to “Teach to Sell,” Dan helps professionals - just like you - create a continuous flow of leads and transactions so you have No Broke Months, transform yourself into an all-star seller, and scale your businesses to the point where you have the freedom to step back and have real control over your future without ever missing a beat.

One of Dan's proudest accomplishments is his own track record of having “No Broke Months” in real estate sales since 2008, with an average of ten monthly sales.

He is also a certified NLP practitioner and the author of

Real Estate Evolution:

The Ten-Step Guide to CPI - Consistent and Predictable Income and

Think and Grow Rich: Increase Your Influence,

Avoid the #1 Sales Mistake and Get What You Want.

And as you might imagine,

Dan is a constant student of human experience and potential.

Dan Rochon, founder of the Consistent and Predictable Income (CPI) Community, believes that with the right tools, mentorship, and training, you can learn to influence human behavior and achieve your fullest potential—and you can inspire others to do ... Show more

Abdul Ahad

Abdul Ahad

With over seven years of experience across multiple industries and countries, Ahad is a seasoned data practitioner specializing in building data infrastructures from scratch for Small Medium Organisations. Recognizing the importance of the human element in technology, Ahad emphasizes on bringing the attention back to the human instead of another tool.

In November 2024, Ahad will deliver a TEDx Talk at TEDxEindhoven 2024 on "Karma Democracy," discussing how incentivising humans could be the key to a better democracy and leveraging technology to scale this idea.

With over seven years of experience across multiple industries and countries, Ahad is a seasoned data practitioner specializing in building data infrastructures from scratch for Small Medium Organisations. Recognizing the importance of the human elem... Show more

Darya Petrashka

Darya Petrashka

AWS Community Builder, works as a Data Scientist at SLB. She is passionate about data and its usage for problem-solving. The area of interest includes classical ML and NLP, as well as working with AWS services. An eternal student, she likes taking part in online schools, courses, and workshops.

AWS Community Builder, works as a Data Scientist at SLB. She is passionate about data and its usage for problem-solving. The area of interest includes classical ML and NLP, as well as working with AWS services. An eternal student, she likes taking pa... Show more

Lianna Adams

Lianna Adams

Recognised as one of the Top 10 Rising Women in Crypto 2023, Lianna is architecting the future at the convergence of art, technology, and social impact. Her thought leadership has graced global stages including the World Economic Forum at Davos 2024, COP28, and TEDx Youth, where she champions a humanity-first approach to Web3 innovation.

As a dynamic podcast host for Wirex and sought-after speaker, Lianna illuminates critical conversations around arts, technology, mental health, and ethical innovation. Her expertise has earned her the prestigious "Social Impact & Ethics" recognition in the OC100 by ForbesWeb3, Animoca Brands, and Open Campus 2024 initiative.

Deeply committed to inclusive innovation, Lianna advises ARTXV, amplifying neurodivergent artists' voices in the digital realm. Her track record of leveraging blockchain technology for humanitarian causes showcases the transformative power of Web3 for social good. As former VP and Curation Lead at The Dream Conduit, she pioneered pathways for creatives into the Web3 ecosystem.

Beyond technology, Lianna's dedication to community wellness manifests through her Weekly Mental Health Check-Ins and meditation sessions, while serving as NED to Mental Health Spaces Collective. A member of the Top Tier Impact Network, she exemplifies leadership that drives meaningful change.

Through Impactful Artistry, Lianna continues to forge new frontiers where technology meets humanity, creating ripples of positive transformation across the digital landscape.

Recognised as one of the Top 10 Rising Women in Crypto 2023, Lianna is architecting the future at the convergence of art, technology, and social impact. Her thought leadership has graced global stages including the World Economic Forum at Davos 2024,... Show more

Francisco Junior

Francisco Junior

Francisco Júnior é mestrando em Transformação Digital, graduado em Ciência da Computação e possui um MBA em Governança de TI. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, é especialista em gestão de pessoas, transformação digital e inovação. Detém certificações como ITIL Expert, ISO 20k Consult e Manager, Agile People Coach e Agile People Business Agility. Desde 2014, atua como Gerente de Atendimento na Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa (RNP). Foi reconhecido como Profissional do Ano em 2023, e sua equipe foi premiada como a melhor do Brasil em 2022 pela HDI. Ele também é uma referência no LinkedIn como Top Voice em Estratégia e Gestão de TI.

Francisco Júnior é mestrando em Transformação Digital, graduado em Ciência da Computação e possui um MBA em Governança de TI. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, é especialista em gestão de pessoas, transformação digital e inovação. Detém certificaçõ... Show more

Vijeta Pai

Vijeta Pai

I'm a Program Manager and Technical Evangelist with experience implementing strategies and trainings globally to provide competitive edge to organizations in diverse, evolving customer environments. Championing a personal brand of empathy, trust and reliability, I've managed cross-functional teams in India and the US to deliver operational excellence on mission-critical programs and drive innovation using adaptive communications. Currently I'm working on my passion to demystify Cloud technologies using web comics, animated videos; harnessing the power of storytelling and analogies. A storyteller and technical enthusiast by heart, I want to use my experience to grow, give back to the profession and make technology accessible, fast, scalable and reliable.

I'm a Program Manager and Technical Evangelist with experience implementing strategies and trainings globally to provide competitive edge to organizations in diverse, evolving customer environments. Championing a personal brand of empathy, trust and ... Show more

Benyamin Uber ]aya Prana

Benyamin Uber ]aya Prana

My background in UI/UX Design with 4+ years of experience enables me to bridge the gap between design and functionality, ensuring that the end product meets both user expectations and technical requirements. This multidisciplinary knowledge allows me to effectively collaborate with designers, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.

My background in UI/UX Design with 4+ years of experience enables me to bridge the gap between design and functionality, ensuring that the end product meets both user expectations and technical requirements. This multidisciplinary knowledge allows me... Show more

Susi Bauer

Susi Bauer

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant.

After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind conversations, knowledge, and tools with individuals and organisations to foster growth. Susi loves to collaborate to find better answers to old questions and create spaces where everyone's needs are recognised and met.

As a coach, she helps people embrace their authentic, curious selves. She's qualified in Knowledge-Based Coaching & ADHD Coaching and often works with adults with ADHD, entry- to mid-level managers, career changers, and leaders of volunteer organisations.
She also offers training, facilitation, and consulting to organisations and teams.

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant. After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind convers... Show more

Joanne Gouaillier

Joanne Gouaillier

Je suis tombée dans l'agilité il y a déjà pas mal d'années, sans en connaître le nom. Ce mindset, ainsi que ses valeurs et principes, sont pour moi cruciaux pour toute organisation, toute démarche, tout projet. Non pas que les méthodes liées à l'agilité soient toujours les + adaptées, mais ce mindset fondé sur l'humain, l'écoute, la co-construction, l'adaptation et la création de valeur est transposable à toutes les échelles. Je suis aujourd'hui coach pour les équipes agiles, et j'accompagne aussi l'individu et les organisations à se transformer.

Je suis tombée dans l'agilité il y a déjà pas mal d'années, sans en connaître le nom. Ce mindset, ainsi que ses valeurs et principes, sont pour moi cruciaux pour toute organisation, toute démarche, tout projet. Non pas que les méthodes liées à l'agil... Show more

Gwénaëlle Hirrien

Gwénaëlle Hirrien

After an atypical career in law, the arts and video games, I chose to retrain in development. My desire to promote continuous improvement and communication led me to become a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Systemic Professional Coach and Responsible Digital Lead. As a professional facilitator for the Fresque du Climat et du Numérique, I am constantly learning about the ecological transition, responsible digital technologies and sociology. Involved in Time For The Planet and supporting women in the digital world. As a theater practitioner, I find it a way of creatively exploring and communicating. What drives me: helping companies and individuals to integrate climate and social issues into their practices.

After an atypical career in law, the arts and video games, I chose to retrain in development. My desire to promote continuous improvement and communication led me to become a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Systemic Professional Coach and Responsible Digi... Show more

Oliver Larsson

Oliver Larsson

My PhD journey in the cold of northern Sweden has led me down a path to much of the latest cloud-native tech. Between that and my somewhat alarmingly high interest in homelabbing, I really live in the cloud-native ecosystem. But those are just side-hustles, cat-dad is my main occupation.

My PhD journey in the cold of northern Sweden has led me down a path to much of the latest cloud-native tech. Between that and my somewhat alarmingly high interest in homelabbing, I really live in the cloud-native ecosystem. But those are just side-h... Show more

Daylina Miller

Daylina Miller

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

Michèle Ruffault

Michèle Ruffault

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

Tonya Murphy

Tonya Murphy

Tonya Murphy, the co-founder of Gather at Grey, embodies authenticity, service, and advocacy. Throughout her dynamic two-decade journey as a Navy spouse, she has embraced the mantra, "Join the Navy, see the world," navigating relocations from Guam to Naples, Italy, and up and down the East Coast. Tonya understands firsthand the unique challenges diverse military families face and advocates tirelessly for equity across all aspects of military life using storytelling and connection. She values intentional relationship building that leads to meaningful connection and strives to live the Travis Manion Foundation ethos, "If Not Me, Then Who..." every day by always doing the next right thing. Tonya's favorite things are laughing and spending time with her family and friends.

Tonya Murphy, the co-founder of Gather at Grey, embodies authenticity, service, and advocacy. Throughout her dynamic two-decade journey as a Navy spouse, she has embraced the mantra, "Join the Navy, see the world," navigating relocations from Guam to... Show more

Jeremiah Lee

Jeremiah Lee

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

Nikita Shliakov

Nikita Shliakov

Crypto enthusiast

Crypto enthusiast Show more

Tim Rayburn

Tim Rayburn

Tim Rayburn is a Vice President of Consulting with Improving Enterprises, a software and project management consulting company in Dallas, TX. He is a passionate advocate of apprenticeship and mentorship in corporate environments. He has been awarded the Microsoft MVP in recognition of his expertise and community leadership 11 times. He is also a conference organizer, an author, and can be found speaking across the nation on agile processes, software design, and career management. He lives in the North Dallas area with his amazing wife Kate and their loyal dogs Dresden and Radagast.

Tim Rayburn is a Vice President of Consulting with Improving Enterprises, a software and project management consulting company in Dallas, TX. He is a passionate advocate of apprenticeship and mentorship in corporate environments. He has been awarded ... Show more

Victor del Aguila

Victor del Aguila

Administrador de Empresas, con Postgrado en Business Agility & Digital Transformation Management en Centrum PUCP y con Especialización en Gestión de Personas.

04 acompañando, trabajando y guiando a las personas hacia la Agilidad, operando como agente de cambio y colaborando en levantar impedimentos para la Transformación Cultural & Organizacional. Mi experiencia abarca sectores de Banca y Finanzas, Seguros y Retail, en países como Perú, México y Puerto Rico.

Administrador de Empresas, con Postgrado en Business Agility & Digital Transformation Management en Centrum PUCP y con Especialización en Gestión de Personas. 04 acompañando, trabajando y guiando a las personas hacia la Agilidad, operando como ag... Show more

Emmanuel Hervé

Emmanuel Hervé

Coach de managers, d’équipes et d’organisations depuis plus de 10 ans, j’accompagne les entreprises mais avant tout les personnes pour “remettre l’humain” au centre de nos préoccupations. J’attache une attention particulière à donner et/ou trouver du sens en fonction de votre contexte, pour que vous soyez bien avec vous même afin d’être encore mieux avec les autres. Mon approche est caractérisée par l’écoute, la patience, le partage des connaissances pour permettre aux personnes que j’accompagne de développer une intelligence collective et positive.

Coach de managers, d’équipes et d’organisations depuis plus de 10 ans, j’accompagne les entreprises mais avant tout les personnes pour “remettre l’humain” au centre de nos préoccupations. J’attache une attention particulière à donner et/ou trouver du... Show more

Claire Van Der Meulen

Claire Van Der Meulen

Claire is a seasoned Agile Coach with a passion for people and building relationships that matter. She has a creative mind in continuous search of new conundrums to master and solve.

With close to 2 decades of experience in project and program management, working in diverse sectors ranging from automotive to government, Claire has a down-to-earth approach when it comes to people, processes and challenges. Over the past decade, her focus grew more towards the people side, so she took the lead in setting up a mentorship program, mentoring & coaching coworkers.

She loves the outdoors, takes pleasure in the simple joys of life and recently grew her family with Tess, the German Shepherd, and Wolf, the Malinois. She firmly believes in mens sana in corpore sano. Her motto? Live. Love. Life!

Claire is a seasoned Agile Coach with a passion for people and building relationships that matter. She has a creative mind in continuous search of new conundrums to master and solve. With close to 2 decades of experience in project and program man... Show more

Stefan Böhringer

Stefan Böhringer

Having worked independently in web development for many years, Stefan moved to the Chair of Educational Data Science at the University of Regensburg a few years ago. He works there not only as a research assistant, but also as a software developer and lecturer on several projects.

Having worked independently in web development for many years, Stefan moved to the Chair of Educational Data Science at the University of Regensburg a few years ago. He works there not only as a research assistant, but also as a software developer an... Show more

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier

Lea Hildermeier studiert Anglistik und Erziehungswissenschaften an der Universität Bielefeld. Seit 2024 ist sie studentische Mitarbeiterin im CHE-Team des Hochschulforums Digitalisierung.
Als Gründungsmitglied und Vorstand der Hochschulgruppe LiLiGoesMental setzt sie sich seit 2018 für die Entstigmatisierung psychischer Gesundheit ein und organisiert Workshops sowie Austauschformate. Im Oktober 2023 veröffentlichte sie gemeinsam mit Lena Rosenfeld den Artikel „Von Studentinnen für Student:innen: Engagement für Mentale Gesundheit am Beispiel der Hochschulgruppe LiLiGoesMental“* in der Zeitschrift für Beratung und Studium.
Als DigitalChangeMaker der Kohorte 2024 engagierte sich Lea in den Bereichen studentische Partizipation, Student Wellbeing und dem Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Hochschulbildung, unter anderem durch ihre Mitarbeit am KI-Sprint. Derzeit begleitet sie als Mentorin die neue DigitalChangeMaker-Kohorte.
Seit September 2024 engagiert sich Lea Hildermeier im Common Grounds Forum, einer Initiative, die junge Menschen dabei unterstützt, ihre bildungs- und digitalpolitischen Anliegen aktiv in Diskurse und Entscheidungsprozesse einzubringen. Im Rahmen des Digital-Gipfels der Bundesregierung vertrat sie die Forderungen des CGF und diskutierte diese direkt mit der ehemaligen Bildungsministerin.

Lea Hildermeier studiert Anglistik und Erziehungswissenschaften an der Universität Bielefeld. Seit 2024 ist sie studentische Mitarbeiterin im CHE-Team des Hochschulforums Digitalisierung. Als Gründungsmitglied und Vorstand der Hochschulgruppe LiLiGo... Show more

Errico Papa

Errico Papa

Sono uno studente universitario con una forte passione per l'informatica, in particolare per l'intelligenza artificiale e la programmazione. Mi distinguo per un approccio creativo e collaborativo, combinato a una solida competenza tecnica e una costante voglia di migliorarmi. Sono determinato a trasformare le mie conoscenze in soluzioni innovative, affrontando ogni progetto con professionalità e dedizione.

Sono uno studente universitario con una forte passione per l'informatica, in particolare per l'intelligenza artificiale e la programmazione. Mi distinguo per un approccio creativo e collaborativo, combinato a una solida competenza tecnica e una costa... Show more

Ines Pascual Iglesias

Ines Pascual Iglesias

Computer Engineer. Independent professional. I have more than 20 years dedicated to the world of data as a BI Trainer and Consultant. Currently immersed in the world of Power Platform - Power BI.

Computer Engineer. Independent professional. I have more than 20 years dedicated to the world of data as a BI Trainer and Consultant. Currently immersed in the world of Power Platform - Power BI. Show more

Omid Motamedisedeh

Omid Motamedisedeh

Phd student in QUT, Australia and author of book : The Ultimate Guide to Functions in Power Query: Turn Raw Data into Actionable Insights

Phd student in QUT, Australia and author of book : The Ultimate Guide to Functions in Power Query: Turn Raw Data into Actionable Insights Show more

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