Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Matthew Biewener

Matthew Biewener

Matt Biewener has been working with Drupal since version 6, was an Acquia Triple-Certified Drupal Expert, and has been developing web-based solutions to both operational challenges and client-facing programmatic needs for 15+ years. He has an MPH in maternal and child health, and has leveraged technology to modernize and amplify the reach, quality, and impact of services across public health domains. At Abt Global, Matt is a senior application developer responsible for Drupal DevSecOps and code.

Matt Biewener has been working with Drupal since version 6, was an Acquia Triple-Certified Drupal Expert, and has been developing web-based solutions to both operational challenges and client-facing programmatic needs for 15+ years. He has an MPH in ... Show more

Cosme Aristides

Cosme Aristides

I have a degree in Physics and Astronomy, but I work in IT. Okay, nothing special there. The unlikely thing is that before I ventured into the "exact sciences" (a somewhat inaccurate label, by the way), I actually completed 6 semesters of Literature. So, I have some "humanities" in my academic background. Okay, but what career doesn't? Details of my profile that might give you an idea of ​​the line I want to take in my content production.

My completed writing projects are: editorial and writing for the pop culture and science dissemination magazine Geeky~iD, as well as authoring the book “A Paisagem Limpido ~ Gênese vampírica”. I also wrote research and dissemination articles on Physics, Epistemology, Ancient History, Comparative Religions and Mythology.

As academic activities, I coordinated the UFF/Unesco extension project in Environmental Education, gave lectures at research institutes on Climate Change, clean energy, sustainable development, astronomy, quantum theory, relativity, philosophy of science, data science and artificial intelligence.

I have a degree in Physics and Astronomy, but I work in IT. Okay, nothing special there. The unlikely thing is that before I ventured into the "exact sciences" (a somewhat inaccurate label, by the way), I actually completed 6 semesters of Literature.... Show more

Gaspare Antonino Trapani

Gaspare Antonino Trapani

Docente di Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione italiana in Portogallo
Ricercatore

Docente di Lingua, Cultura e Traduzione italiana in Portogallo Ricercatore Show more

Rebecca Grier

Rebecca Grier

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to be more customer obsessed. Previously she moved Ford to consider people with disabilities in the design of their autonomous vehicles and the US DoD to include user experience in testing of systems. She currently lives in Dublin with her husband and son.

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to ... Show more

Jeff Harry

Jeff Harry

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges through embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers and has been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, Upworthy, Shondaland, & Wired. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day.

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges through embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Jeff was selected by BambooH... Show more

Thomas Grundnigg

Thomas Grundnigg

I am a program lead at the HPI d—school at the University of Potsdam. Until 2021, I served as a professor at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, where I headed the Management & Producing department in the MultiMediaArt program. I have also taught at the University of Art and Design Linz and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. My work focuses on cultural evolution and rhetoric. From 2018 to 2020, I was a board member and manager of the ExpertsCluster Education at designaustria.

I am a program lead at the HPI d—school at the University of Potsdam. Until 2021, I served as a professor at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, where I headed the Management & Producing department in the MultiMediaArt program. I have also taugh... Show more

Dr. Anika Davis

Dr. Anika Davis

Dr. Anika Davis is CEO of Winning Results, an organizational development firm. In addition, she is the COO/CoFounder of QoreInsights, an education technology company that uses AI to improve teacher effectiveness. Dr. Davis has a proven track record of growing organizations and developing individuals to achieve record breaking, award-winning results.
As an organizational psychologist, Dr. Davis has held executive leadership roles in financial services, operations, sales/marketing, and human resources. She is an expert at leveraging corporate culture to create and improve employee engagement, productivity, and team collaboration. She holds an EdD (Vanderbilt University) and is a certified KAI practitioner.

Dr. Anika Davis is CEO of Winning Results, an organizational development firm. In addition, she is the COO/CoFounder of QoreInsights, an education technology company that uses AI to improve teacher effectiveness. Dr. Davis has a proven track record o... Show more

Anoussa Salim

Anoussa Salim

She serves as the Director of the United Nations Partnership at a UN Global Compact member. She was an Advisor at the United Nations, where she supported UN processes related to sustainable development and led regional and global engagements on development and human rights issues. She is passionate about helping new companies and organizations focus on Sustainable Development Goals and maximize their social impact. She fosters inclusive dialogue between stakeholders and strengthens engagement between non-state actors and international policymakers.

She holds a BA in Political Science and History from Fordham University and an MS in Global Affairs from New York University.

She serves as the Director of the United Nations Partnership at a UN Global Compact member. She was an Advisor at the United Nations, where she supported UN processes related to sustainable development and led regional and global engagements on devel... Show more

Oscar Cariceo

Oscar Cariceo

Ingeniero de Software con formación académica en antropología y ciencias sociales. Interesado en las posibilidades que ofrece la inteligencia artificial generativa y el desarrollo de aplicaciones orientadas mejorar la experiencia de los seres humanos con los sistemas computacionales. Actualmente se despeña como Manager de UX Research en Scotiabank.

Ingeniero de Software con formación académica en antropología y ciencias sociales. Interesado en las posibilidades que ofrece la inteligencia artificial generativa y el desarrollo de aplicaciones orientadas mejorar la experiencia de los seres humanos... Show more

Matti Kiviluoto

Matti Kiviluoto

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur
15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner
15+ years of agile software development in multiple roles
25+ years of experience leading and coaching teams
13 years and counting with the same team - the award winning Siili Sitefinity Team
Agnostic Agile Nordic Chapter Lead
Degree in computer science and a minor in behavioral sciences
Father. Husband. Human being.

10+ years of experience as a start-up entrepreneur 15+ years of experience in SW consultation, focused on global websites and self-service portals for customers such as the World Health Organization, Wärtsilä and BorgWarner 15+ years of agile softw... Show more

Francisca Márcia Gomes Sampaio

Francisca Márcia Gomes Sampaio

Apaixonada por pessoas, agilidade, gestão e conhecimento. Com 20 anos de experiência, atualmente trabalha no SERPRO, organização do setor público de TI, onde já atuou na transformação ágil da organização, gestão ágil, user experience (UX), técnicas de facilitação e, atualmente, como membro da Rede Serpro de Segurança e Privacidade de Dados, apoiando na jornada de adequação da organização à Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD).

Especialista em Gerência Estratégica da Informação (UNIFOR - 2004), Mestre em Informática Aplicada (UNIFOR - 2008), MBA em Gerência de Projetos (FGV - 2012), Pós-graduação em Psicologia Positiva, Ciência do bem-estar e autorrealização (PUCRS - 2021), MBA em Liderança, Inovação e Gestão 4.0 (PUCRS - 2022) e Pós-graduação em Psicologia Organizacional e Gestão de Pessoas (PUCRS - Cursando) . Atua também como docente em cursos de pós-graduação nessas áreas. Certificada PMP desde 2005 e como Personal Coach (SLAC). Palestrante em vários eventos de Agilidade (Agile Trends, Agile Trends Gov, TDC, Agile Brazil, etc). Em constante busca pela evolução pessoal e profissional, de forma a propiciar ambientes de trabalho harmônicos, alegres e que gerem resultados!

Apaixonada por pessoas, agilidade, gestão e conhecimento. Com 20 anos de experiência, atualmente trabalha no SERPRO, organização do setor público de TI, onde já atuou na transformação ágil da organização, gestão ágil, user experience (UX), técnicas ... Show more

Tamas Piros

Tamas Piros

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

Roy Vu

Roy Vu

Roy Vũ earned his Ph.D. (2006) in history at the University of Houston. He is now a history professor at Dallas College - North Lake Campus. He is also an advisory board member for Foodways Texas and Keep Irving Beautiful, where he is the 2018 recipient of the Sadie Ray Graff Education Award. His new book, Farm-to-Freedom: Vietnamese Americans and Their Food Gardens, was released in September 2024 by Texas A&M University Press. He and his wife, Ngọc, live in Irving, Texas.

Roy Vũ earned his Ph.D. (2006) in history at the University of Houston. He is now a history professor at Dallas College - North Lake Campus. He is also an advisory board member for Foodways Texas and Keep Irving Beautiful, where he is the 2018 reci... Show more

Fadi Khoury

Fadi Khoury

Fadi Khoury is a seasoned professional with a passion for innovation and a drive for excellence in the field of technology. Fadi is a distinguished Senior Director of Digital Transformation at Integral Tech Group, bringing over two decades of invaluable experience in the realm of Digital Transformation to his role. With a robust background in leading Agile transformations, Fadi has proven himself as a visionary at navigating complex digital landscapes and established himself as a dynamic leader and problem-solver.

Before his tenure at Integral Tech Group, Fadi served as an Agile Transformation Leader at Ford Motor Company, where his strategic insights and leadership played a pivotal role in driving organizational change and innovation. His tenure at Ford was marked by significant contributions to the company's Agile journey, setting the stage for streamlined processes and enhanced project delivery.

Prior to his role at Ford, Fadi held key positions in renowned institutions, including leading the IT Project Office at Ford Motor Credit Company, where he honed his project management skills and fostered a culture of excellence. His tenure as a Process Consultant at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange further enriched his expertise in optimizing IT processes, while his role as an Application Architect at Web Soft Corporation provided him with a deep understanding of software architecture and development.

Fadi's academic credentials further underscore his commitment to excellence. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Oklahoma City University, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Wayne State University, and a Doctorate in Management Information Technology from Lawrence Technological University. This blend of academic rigor and practical experience positions Fadi as a thought leader in the digital transformation space.

In his current role at Integral Tech Group, Fadi continues to drive digital innovation and transformation, leveraging his wealth of experience and expertise to help organizations navigate the complexities of the digital age. With a relentless focus on delivering value and driving change, Fadi Khoury remains at the forefront of shaping the future of technology-enabled business solutions.

Fadi Khoury is a seasoned professional with a passion for innovation and a drive for excellence in the field of technology. Fadi is a distinguished Senior Director of Digital Transformation at Integral Tech Group, bringing over two decades of invalua... Show more

Ingo Kleiber

Ingo Kleiber

Ingo Kleiber studied English, political science, and economics at Heidelberg University, pursuing a teaching degree. After previously working at the Heidelberg School of Education, he is now a Senior Expert for Digital Education and Educational Technology at the Vice-Rectorate for Teaching and Studies of the University of Cologne. He is currently also pursuing his Ph.D. at the intersection of corpus/computational linguistics and foreign language teaching.

Ingo Kleiber studied English, political science, and economics at Heidelberg University, pursuing a teaching degree. After previously working at the Heidelberg School of Education, he is now a Senior Expert for Digital Education and Educational Techn... Show more

Dezaree' Lusk

Dezaree' Lusk

Dezaree' Lusk is originally from Dallas, Texas. She received her Cosmetologist license from Duncanville High School in 2011. Dezaree' received her Bachelor's of Social Work Degree from Prairie View A & M University in December of 2014, and her Master's of Social Work Degree from the University of Houston in May of 2016. Dezaree' is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Health & Behavioral Health. Her experience includes being a Director at the second largest psychiatric hospital in Houston, Texas. With Divine Beauty Bar, Dezaree has combined her love for Cosmetology and Social Work by helping individuals experiencing hair loss (Alopecia). Divine Beauty Bar is widely known for their Wigs for Veterans at no cost initiative! Dezaree' has taken this initiative further by leaving the Corporate world and becoming a full-time, licensed Cosmetology School Owner of Divine Beauty Bar & Hair Loss Institute. Programs include Cranial Prosthesis Curriculum teaching others how to accept Insurance and Veteran Benefits, Permanent Makeup, a full Cosmetology Program and much more!

Dezaree' Lusk is originally from Dallas, Texas. She received her Cosmetologist license from Duncanville High School in 2011. Dezaree' received her Bachelor's of Social Work Degree from Prairie View A & M University in December of 2014, and her Master... Show more

Eran Yahav

Eran Yahav

Eran Yahav is the CTO of Tabnine and a professor of Computer Science at the Technion, Israel. His research interests include program synthesis, machine learning for code, program analysis, and program verification. Eran loves long-distance running, and while he hasn’t yet won any medals, he has suffered at least one instance of heatstroke while trying.

Eran Yahav is the CTO of Tabnine and a professor of Computer Science at the Technion, Israel. His research interests include program synthesis, machine learning for code, program analysis, and program verification. Eran loves long-distance running, a... Show more

Romeu Moura

Romeu Moura

Endless conversation — with friends, compilers — on art, equivocacy, Symmathesy, methods, absurdism, dialectic, paradigm jumps, serendipity.

Endless conversation — with friends, compilers — on art, equivocacy, Symmathesy, methods, absurdism, dialectic, paradigm jumps, serendipity. Show more

JC Quintana

JC Quintana

JC gives audiences a powerful framework for better technology adoption and innovation. His books incorporate psychology and technology perspectives and expectation management from a fresh and captivating perspective. If you want to build a culture of business outcomes, clarity, and alignment, attend one of JC's presentations. A senior executive and educator, JC teaches Customer (CX) and Human-Centered Design Thinking at 32 universities in the United States. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Shelley.

JC gives audiences a powerful framework for better technology adoption and innovation. His books incorporate psychology and technology perspectives and expectation management from a fresh and captivating perspective. If you want to build a culture of... Show more

Robert Batts III

Robert Batts III

Robert Batts III is a proud, married father of five children. He is a Fatherhood Specialist with Child Development Resources and has experience as a NRFA Panel 1 member, 24/7 Dad graduate and Legacy Dad alumni. His role with Child Development Resources’ Fatherhood FIRE Program allows him to live his passion which is helping others. Robert is a leader, mentor, and facilitator of “Great Dads” who he has successfully helped to become better communicators and committed fathers. Robert says that he does this by helping them to create “subtle shifts and tune ups or tuning out the ways we think.”

Robert Batts III is a proud, married father of five children. He is a Fatherhood Specialist with Child Development Resources and has experience as a NRFA Panel 1 member, 24/7 Dad graduate and Legacy Dad alumni. His role with Child Development Resourc... Show more

Em Wilson

Em Wilson

Em Wilson is a current member of the Air National Guard and a Senior People & Talent Specialist at CivicActions.

Em Wilson is a current member of the Air National Guard and a Senior People & Talent Specialist at CivicActions. Show more

Vito Abrusci

Vito Abrusci

I am growing the best teams and organizations. Coaching in Progress ❤️| I help teams win hearts by leveraging my strengths in business agility, empathy leadership, coaching, and strategic vision.

I am growing the best teams and organizations. Coaching in Progress ❤️| I help teams win hearts by leveraging my strengths in business agility, empathy leadership, coaching, and strategic vision. Show more

Xiaoji Song

Xiaoji Song

Xiaoji Song (she/they) is an artist, (interdisciplinary) researcher, and creative practitioner based in Berlin. Growing up in China and trained in Europe, Xiaoji works on socially relevant and community-specific experiences, often with the local networks, NGOs, and local cultural and political institutions, mediated by texts, images, games, and performances. Working in the liminal spaces of political theory, practice, and art, Xiaoji's interests include techno-politics, networked social movement, border practices, and the performative aspect of political memory.

Xiaoji Song (she/they) is an artist, (interdisciplinary) researcher, and creative practitioner based in Berlin. Growing up in China and trained in Europe, Xiaoji works on socially relevant and community-specific experiences, often with the local netw... Show more

Felicien Mukamba

Felicien Mukamba

Passionné de la technologie

Passionné de la technologie Show more

Karo Ladino

Karo Ladino

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en la programación en Python en su país, Colombia. Ella es parte activa de la comunidad y fellow de la Python Software Foundation. Con más de diez años de experiencia creando hardware y software para diversas disciplinas e industrias, Karo tiene un amplio conocimiento en su campo. Le apasiona crear oportunidades y fomentar espacios de crecimiento personal y profesional. En su tiempo libre, se dedica a la joyería y leer en compañía de su perro Ramón.

Karo es maker y product manager con background en Ingeniería Robótica y un master en Analítica de Datos. También es profesora y educadora digital. Karo lidera PyLadies Bogotá y Colombia, organizaciones que promueven la participación de las mujeres en... Show more

Tia Murry

Tia Murry

Dr. Tia Murry is an influential leader and the Co-Founder of Veridian Christian University (VCU), where she focuses on blending faith with learning to empower students for impactful careers. Dr. Tia is also the Founder of FLI, LLC, where her transformative F.L.I. method (Forgive. Let Go. Initiate.) inspires women to lead balanced, purpose-driven lives. Dr. Tia has a proven record in driving strategic initiatives, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and developing sustainable growth strategies.

A sought-after International Speaker, Dr. Tia has delivered keynotes for universities, nonprofits, and conferences, including the renowned SpeakerCon stage with figures like Les Brown. Her bestselling book, F.L.I. Forgive. Let Go. Initiate., quickly became an Amazon Best Self-Help Short Read, chronicling her journey through personal challenges with courage and resilience.

Recognized with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Tia has received numerous honors, such as the Women of Distinction by the United Nations Global Women Foundation, Women In Management Africa, Champion Leadership Award U.K., and the Lifetime Commitment to Community Service Award.

Dr. Tia's true joy lies in empowering women, advocating for economic advancement, and inspiring audiences through her talks on leadership, faith, and personal growth. Outside of her professional sphere, she is a devoted mother to Derrick, Tamia, and Jazmyn, and a proud grandmother to Amaiah. Her passion for inspiring transformation makes her an invaluable presence at events where she combines authenticity with actionable insights.

Dr. Tia Murry is an influential leader and the Co-Founder of Veridian Christian University (VCU), where she focuses on blending faith with learning to empower students for impactful careers. Dr. Tia is also the Founder of FLI, LLC, where her transfor... Show more

Sebastian Rosengrün

Sebastian Rosengrün

As an internationally experienced expert in AI and digitalization, I bring extensive project and research experience to the table.
From 2017 to 2024, I developed an educational program for digital pio‐ neers at a Berlin‐based university, training numerous successful startup founders and leading AI projects.
I have a deep knowledge of AI training, modern computing, and its logical foundations, as well as the societal and ethical implications. For over ten years, I have been training human intelligence in universities, companies, NGOs, and educational institutions.

As an internationally experienced expert in AI and digitalization, I bring extensive project and research experience to the table. From 2017 to 2024, I developed an educational program for digital pio‐ neers at a Berlin‐based university, training nu... Show more

Chris Brousseau

Chris Brousseau

Chris is the Founder and Data Scientist at Surface Owl, where he focuses on machine learning and data science to develop a transformative decision support platform and implement digital transformation programs for clients. As an active contributor to the Bay Area's technical communities and Conference Chair of PyBay, Chris helps support the development of tech skills and our local Python and ML community.

Chris is the Founder and Data Scientist at Surface Owl, where he focuses on machine learning and data science to develop a transformative decision support platform and implement digital transformation programs for clients. As an active contributor to... Show more

Mala Mahadevan

Mala Mahadevan

Mala Mahadevan is a senior database professional with over 20 years of experience working with data, primarily in SQL Server and related technologies. She has been volunteering with SQL Server community for the past 15 years and is also a recipient of the PASSion award for being an outstanding volunteer. She is a featured blogger on sqlservercentral.com and also blogs frequently at curiousaboutdata.com. She is active on twitter as @sqlmal.

Mala Mahadevan is a senior database professional with over 20 years of experience working with data, primarily in SQL Server and related technologies. She has been volunteering with SQL Server community for the past 15 years and is also a recipient o... Show more

Dr. Laura Borland

Dr. Laura Borland

Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, is a fatherhood advocate and founder of Dad-Ease, an ecosystem of solutions designed to promote parental parity. With a deep commitment to addressing the challenges faced by dads, she strives to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all parents. In a society where fathers are often unseen or undervalued in the parenting equation, Dr. Borland aims to spark a conversation about the importance of recognizing and supporting fathers in their parenting roles. She is also a published author and writer, where she has been featured on television, radio, podcasts, and print.

Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, is a fatherhood advocate and founder of Dad-Ease, an ecosystem of solutions designed to promote parental parity. With a deep commitment to addressing the challenges faced by dads, she strives to create a more inclusive and sup... Show more

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