Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Barry Burd

Barry Burd

Barry Burd is a Mathematics and Computer Science Professor at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, US. He's the author of several books, including "Java For Dummies", "Quantum Computing Algorithms", and with Michael McCarthy, "Concise Guide to the Internet of Things". In 2020, he was named a Java Champion.

Barry Burd is a Mathematics and Computer Science Professor at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, US. He's the author of several books, including "Java For Dummies", "Quantum Computing Algorithms", and with Michael McCarthy, "Concise Guide to the... Show more

Damián Arias

Damián Arias

Licenciado en Economía Social | Docente Universitario | Mentor en IA aplicada a la Educación y Emprendimientos

Con más de 20 años en la Economía Social y Solidaria, se ha dedicado a la educación, el desarrollo comunitario y la incorporación de tecnologías para la inclusión social. Cuenta con una Licenciatura, Maestría y Tecnicatura en Economía Social, un Diplomado en IA para Docentes y formación como Formador de Formadores.

Es Director y creador de la Licenciatura en Economía Social en la UNLZ, donde también enseña la materia Trabajo y Sociedad. Diseña y dirige cursos, talleres y mentorías sobre IA para estudiantes, docentes, investigadores y emprendedores, adaptados a realidades organizacionales.

Desde la RED THIA impulsa la integración ética y accesible de la IA en América Latina, apoyando a pymes, cooperativas y organizaciones sociales. Su enfoque humanista promueve una IA al servicio de la justicia social, la inclusión digital y el cuidado de la vida y el planeta.

Licenciado en Economía Social | Docente Universitario | Mentor en IA aplicada a la Educación y Emprendimientos Con más de 20 años en la Economía Social y Solidaria, se ha dedicado a la educación, el desarrollo comunitario y la incorporación de tec... Show more

Suvarna Kulkarni

Suvarna Kulkarni

Suvarna is an experienced agile enthusiast supports organisations in unlocking their full potential and elevating their impact and success using agile ways of working, a blended methodology of Mindset-maps, Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience, NLP, and Positive Psychology.
As a certified coach, she's dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, empowering teams to deliver results consistently. Her commitment, authenticity, and trust values have proven invaluable in facilitating successful transformations for high-impact projects, establishing psychologically safe environments, and collaborating with leaders to ensure seamless alignment between strategy and execution.

Suvarna is an experienced agile enthusiast supports organisations in unlocking their full potential and elevating their impact and success using agile ways of working, a blended methodology of Mindset-maps, Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience, NLP, ... Show more

Luis F. Aleman Jr

Luis F. Aleman Jr

Luis F. Aleman Jr. is an influential global strategic consultant renowned for his deep expertise in international business development, economic strategy, and government advisory services. His extensive background in international relations, monetary policy, and trade facilitation enables him to lead initiatives that bolster economic growth, strengthen global partnerships, and foster international collaboration.

As the CEO of LFA Consulting Inc., Aleman Jr. heads a globally recognized consultancy that provides high-quality advisory and support services to startups, middle-market companies, and foreign governments. His firm specializes in developing international partnerships, advancing economic development, and crafting strategic business solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients. He has established strong connections with governments and key stakeholders across the U.S., U.K., European Union, Middle East, and African Union, promoting strategic initiatives that enhance economic cooperation and strengthen trade relations.

He possesses a strong track record in economic development, trade policy, and strategic consulting. He has collaborated with governments in Guyana, Oman, Peru, Georgia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ghana to implement necessary economic and trade initiatives. His adeptness at navigating complex international markets and regulatory frameworks has made him a trusted advisor in high-stakes negotiations and transnational trade agreements.

In addition to his leadership at LFA Consulting, Luis F. holds the position of Managing Director at Ethiopian Wild Coffee (EWC). This specialty import/export business distributes wild-grown and USDA-certified organic commodities to global markets. Under East Atlantic International's parent company, EWC has expanded its operations internationally, including in Peru, offering products such as turmeric, ginger, vanilla, and tea.

His notable contributions to global economic initiatives include:

Implementing vital COVID-19 testing solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, assisting the government in safely managing travel and reopening crucial sectors.
Assisting Latvia and Romania in crafting energy cooperation agreements to bolster their energy sectors.

Facilitating a $1.8 billion Memorandum of Understanding for the Great Inga Dam project in the Democratic Republic of Congo with General Electric, aimed at enhancing energy production and infrastructure development.

Leading the establishment of a bilateral trade agreement between Ghana and the United States Department of Agriculture, which enabled Ghana to introduce U.S. cattle into its markets and expand agricultural trade opportunities.

At LFA Consulting, Aleman Jr. focuses on strategic partnerships, security cooperation, infrastructure development, and economic revitalization. His initiatives include enhancing border security and migration management in North Africa, advising on pivotal energy and infrastructure projects, developing innovative public-private partnership (PPP) models, and promoting economic reforms that facilitate trade liberalization and improve business environments.

Under the visionary leadership of Luis F. Aleman Jr., LFA Consulting remains at the forefront of spearheading impactful projects that promote economic expansion and enhance global business development, significantly impacting individuals and businesses worldwide. His strategic insight and unwavering commitment ensure he remains a key figure in global economic landscapes.

Luis F. Aleman Jr. is an influential global strategic consultant renowned for his deep expertise in international business development, economic strategy, and government advisory services. His extensive background in international relations, monetary... Show more

Leslie Herrera

Leslie Herrera

Desarrolladora e Ingeniera Comercial, actualmente trabajando como FrontEnd Developer en LATAM Airlines, comprometida como WTM Ambassador y voluntaria en Javascript Chile. Me apasiona dar una perspectiva crítica al desarrollo, incorporando aspectos de negocio y diseño para crear productos sólidos y significativos para los usuarios. Como voluntaria he tenido la oportunidad de promover la diversidad en la tecnología y compartir mi conocimiento tanto técnico como personal con la comunidad

Desarrolladora e Ingeniera Comercial, actualmente trabajando como FrontEnd Developer en LATAM Airlines, comprometida como WTM Ambassador y voluntaria en Javascript Chile. Me apasiona dar una perspectiva crítica al desarrollo, incorporando aspectos de... Show more

Rachel Crawford

Rachel Crawford

Is your business working for you, or are you working for it? I partner with values-driven entrepreneurs to build sustainable, well-oiled, joy-filled ventures that truly serve everyone involved. With expertise in BizOps, practical and holistic FP&A (from financial projections to the human power behind them), and intuitive leadership development, I help untangle the complexities of growth.

Together, we'll build clear processes that simplify daily operations, optimize all forms of capital (yes, even sleep!), and cultivate people-first strategies that free up time, energy, and mental bandwidth. Because your work should support your life, not consume it. Based in Durango, Colorado, I believe that when business thrives, humans thrive too.

Is your business working for you, or are you working for it? I partner with values-driven entrepreneurs to build sustainable, well-oiled, joy-filled ventures that truly serve everyone involved. With expertise in BizOps, practical and holistic FP&A (f... Show more

Natia Kukhilava

Natia Kukhilava

I'm the CTO and co-founder of Helio.AI, an AI agent platform transforming how recruiters work—trusted by 300+ international brands across 6 countries and backed by 500 Global. I have more than 6 years of experience in AI, combining new research ideas with useful tools for real businesses.

Alongside building AI products at scale, I serve as an AI researcher at GAIN, an EU-funded consortium between GTU, INRIA, and DFKI, where I explore topics like emotion recognition from EEG signals and face video. During the research I have published several articles in prestigious journals, held workshop on ACII 2024 and many more.

I'm honored to be a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a speaker at global conferences including ICLR, DataFest, the Forbes Women Conference, and more - where I share insights on real-world AI adoption, generative AI workflows, and the evolution of autonomous systems.

In addition to my work in startups and research, I have strong experience in education. I teach AI to university students at Georgian Technical University, run training programs for business teams, and lead public lectures and workshops to help people understand and use AI in their daily work.

My current work focuses on AI agents, human-in-the-loop decision-making, and making generative AI usable and safe for enterprise environments.

I'm the CTO and co-founder of Helio.AI, an AI agent platform transforming how recruiters work—trusted by 300+ international brands across 6 countries and backed by 500 Global. I have more than 6 years of experience in AI, combining new research ideas... Show more

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safety.

To support refugee and low income communities to access quality education and advanced technology in Africa, Justin has founded an organisation named Up With Africa based in Uganda.

About his work engagement, Justin has worked as a Research Enumerator with the University of Oxford - Refugee Study Center on a Refugee Economy Study in Uganda in 2018, where he successfully conducted interviews with 123 adult refugees from different slums and households.

Justin has also worked on many projects with the University of Toronto (for 6 years) in Uganda such as: refugees reproductive health, stress management and Virtual Reality as an mental health intervention, managing communication from online systems to refugees' WhatsApp massaging as part of the study.

Additionally, Justin has worked in refugee settlements in Uganda like Nakivale, Kyaka II, Bidibidi and Kiryandongo where he supported the creation of ICT, Entrepreneurship and Conflicts Resolution online course contents for refugees to learn remotely.

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safet... Show more

Chinonyerem Chukwu

Chinonyerem Chukwu

I'm a result-driven Community Strategist with a background in building and scaling communities. I started my journey as a Community Manager from the four walls of my university, where I headed the first women-focused community on campus, She Code Africa, UNN Chapter.

From there, I advanced to managing AR/VR Africa, where I helped drive interest and participation in immersive technology across the African continent.
I later moved into a dual role at ProDevs, where I worked as a Community Manager and later Growth Analyst. One of my biggest wins there has been growing user adoption of ProDevsAI by over 100% within a year through a combination of strategic community engagement and data-driven growth initiatives.

My strength lies in strategic planning, growth and engagement that align both user interests and business goals. My approach cuts across product, marketing, and community.

I'm a result-driven Community Strategist with a background in building and scaling communities. I started my journey as a Community Manager from the four walls of my university, where I headed the first women-focused community on campus, She Code Afr... Show more

Pirita Johnsen

Pirita Johnsen

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

Laura Dückers

Laura Dückers

Laura Dückers, geboren in Mönchengladbach, studierte Internationales Luftverkehrsmanagement, bevor sie ihren Schwerpunkt auf Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung sowie Strategie legte. Sie arbeitete im Ausland und sammelte Erfahrungen in einem großen Telekommunikationsunternehmen, bevor sie 2019 zur denkwerk GmbH kam. Geschätzt für ihre zielorientierte, kompetente und empathische Arbeitsweise leitet sie seit dem Jahr 2021 als "Lead Organizational Strategy & Culture" das Talent Management Team der Digitalagentur mit aktuell rund 250 Mitarbeitenden an vier Standorten. Zu ihren Schwerpunktthemen gehören die strategische Ausrichtung und Digitalisierung der internen HR-Prozesse, Mitarbeiter:innenzufriedenheit, -gesundheit & -bindung sowie übergreifende Organisationsstrategie mit Schnittstelle zum Recruiting.

Laura Dückers, geboren in Mönchengladbach, studierte Internationales Luftverkehrsmanagement, bevor sie ihren Schwerpunkt auf Personal- und Organisationsentwicklung sowie Strategie legte. Sie arbeitete im Ausland und sammelte Erfahrungen in einem groß... Show more

Benoit de Pompignan

Benoit de Pompignan

I'm a scale agile coach and transformation lead. I joined Société Générale in early 2023 where I'm in charge of the agile deployment for the IT of the retail banking.
Prior to joining Société Générale I worked on different large scale agile transformation in the banking and the insurance industries like MGEN, Bpifrance, Generali and HSBC

I'm a scale agile coach and transformation lead. I joined Société Générale in early 2023 where I'm in charge of the agile deployment for the IT of the retail banking. Prior to joining Société Générale I worked on different large scale agile transfo... Show more

Nicole Crone

Nicole Crone

Nicole is a licensed independent social worker, private practice owner, and passionate trauma educator with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in complex trauma, grief, and emotional regulation, and is committed to transforming how individuals—and systems—understand and respond to trauma.

Nicole is known for blending clinical expertise with heart, humor, and powerful storytelling. She recently spoke at the National Council on Mental Health Conference, where she presented to a crowd of 300+ peers on recognizing and responding to self-harm and suicidal ideation in youth. She brings authenticity and clarity to tough topics, making her a sought-after speaker for conferences, trainings, and retreats.

When she's not working with clients or educating professionals, Nicole is raising her kids, building a healing-centered practice, and dreaming up her next big idea to change the world (or at least the field of trauma therapy).

Nicole is a licensed independent social worker, private practice owner, and passionate trauma educator with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in complex trauma, grief, and emotional regulation, and is committed t... Show more

Awoke Dagnew Kassahun

Awoke Dagnew Kassahun

Awoke Dagnew is a dedicated and collaborative project management professional with over 13 years of experience in the non-profit sector. He has strong expertise and skills in project design and execution, having successfully managed a diverse range of development and humanitarian projects. Awoke's expertise spans program management, monitoring, and evaluation, particularly in areas such as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), women’s empowerment, digital rights, and social inclusion. His experience includes strategy development, project design and execution, program logistics administration, and engaging in policy dialogues. Currently, he is working with HOPE International Development Agency in the capacity of Strategy and Programs Manager and actively volunteering with TOGETHER, a civil society working towards narrowing down the digital divide for persons with disabilities.

Awoke holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and Social Work, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He is an alumnus of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center and the DATA4CHANGE Data Storytelling and Design Sprint. Recognized for his leadership and impact, Awoke was awarded the African Youth SDGs Achievers Award in 2022, under the category of Leader of Equality. His professional interests include policy dialogue, digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, and WASH issues.

Awoke Dagnew is a dedicated and collaborative project management professional with over 13 years of experience in the non-profit sector. He has strong expertise and skills in project design and execution, having successfully managed a diverse range o... Show more

Xuanyi Chew

Xuanyi Chew

Xuanyi is a data scientist by day, explorer of various notions of intelligences and entropy by night. Feel free to nerdsnipe him in his areas of interests: ranging from programming language theory to artificial intelligence in the computer sciences; linguistics - computational and traditional; neuroscience and cognition; information theory and entropy; explanations of theories and causality, maths puzzles and many more. He enjoys tinkering and making his thoughts a reality.

Xuanyi is a data scientist by day, explorer of various notions of intelligences and entropy by night. Feel free to nerdsnipe him in his areas of interests: ranging from programming language theory to artificial intelligence in the computer sciences; ... Show more

Gopal Balakrishnan

Gopal Balakrishnan

Balakrishnan's work consistently displays an interdisciplinary erudition spanning the fields of history, political theory, philosophy, and economics. This breadth of interests formed the basis of his doctoral research, which evolved into his groundbreaking first book, "The Enemy: An Intellectual Portrait of Carl Schmitt." This work provided a meticulous analysis of Schmitt’s political thought conceived as a series of responses to the crises of the German and European state systems from 1919 to 1945. 

A collection of his essays, "Antagonistics: Capitalism and Power in an Age of War," came out subsequently offering reflections on the history of the interstate system and the future of warfare, the significance of Machiavelli as a theorist of the founding of new orders, of De Tocqueville as a conservative critic of democracy, and on the European origins of identity politics. 

As an editor, Balakrishnan has contributed significantly as an editor, assembling highly influential collections on nationalism, and the forms of empire in a supposedly post-national age in "Mapping the Nation" and "Debating Empire", respectively.
 
More recently, Balakrishnan has been working on a reconstruction of Karl Marx's economic thought that identifies its concealed conceptual structure, making its historical and logical assumptions more apparent and thus opening up new questions regarding its adequacy as an account of the structure and history of capitalism. 

His forthcoming association with the journal SS African Mercury is the beginning of a new chapter in Balakrishnan’s intellectual career. This journal sets a new standard for political and cultural criticism, and his contributions to it can be expected to further highlight its distinctiveness in the contemporary intellectual scene. He foresees writing pieces for this journal that continue the practice of criticism through careful reconstruction that characterized his earlier work but with a more trenchant style influenced by his study of the genre of polemics.   

Balakrishnan currently participates in a number of study groups and private seminars on topics as varied as classical political economy, Marxist writing on the Graeco-Roman world, and the Bible in its historical context. Here he seeks to inspire others with the spirit of pure intellectual inquiry, free from current fashion and ideological pieties.

Currently, he is working on a reconstruction of Marx’s Capital that uncovers its conceptual organization as a system and raises new questions regarding its adequacy as an account of the nature and history of capitalism.

Balakrishnan's work consistently displays an interdisciplinary erudition spanning the fields of history, political theory, philosophy, and economics. This breadth of interests formed the basis of his doctoral research, which evolved into his groundbr... Show more

Emma Urquhart

Emma Urquhart

I like to describe my career to people as making the world a better place for all people, no matter their needs. I truly believe our work makes a difference in people's lives. That is why accessibility is as much a passion as a profession. My aim in any role is to promote digital inclusivity and ensure that all users have equal access to information and services online.

My day-to-day work involves conducting accessibility audits and assessments to identify potential barriers to access. I like to offer solutions, not just list the problems, and prefer to work with the project team to find a fix that considers their team, their coding comfort level, and any system restrictions. Accessibility improvements shouldn't feel impossible, and it's important to me to spend time ensuring the project team feel positive about the improvements rather than frustrated.

In my role as a subject matter expert, I work with designers, developers, and content creators to ensure that their products and services meet accessibility standards and guidelines. I also support clients who would consider themselves 'non-technical', and enjoy the challenge of simplifying complex technical subjects.

I'm based in Scotland but can also be regularly found around Manchester, Leeds and London as part of my work with Nexer Digital. I'm also very comfortable speaking alongside any Nexer Digital colleagues -- you can check out their Sessionize pages: Danny Lancaster, Chris Bush, Rachel Breeze, and Molly Watt.

I like to describe my career to people as making the world a better place for all people, no matter their needs. I truly believe our work makes a difference in people's lives. That is why accessibility is as much a passion as a profession. My aim in ... Show more

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

Samson Olusegun

Samson Olusegun

I love building and talking about applications that interface with the Web, Cloud and Bitcoin Protocol

I love building and talking about applications that interface with the Web, Cloud and Bitcoin Protocol Show more

Manuel Dolderer

Manuel Dolderer

Manuel Dolderer is an economist and an edupreneur. He is co-founder and founding president of CODE, a university of applied sciences with study programs related to digital product development and an innovative learning concept based on curiosity and entrepreneurship.

Manuel studied economics, philosophy and cultural studies at Germany’s oldest private University in Witten/Herdecke. As a student, he joined the executive board of the StudierendenGesellschaft, a non-profit organization offering an income-adjusted tuition model that promotes equal opportunities in education.

After founding two applied research institutes with projects focussing on healthcare, education, and digitalization he joined Klett Group in 2012, one of Europe’s leading education-dedicated enterprises, where he became co-founder and managing director of praxisHochschule, a private university of applied sciences that has since become part of EUFH.

In 2016 he joined forces with Thomas Bachem and Jonathan Rüth to found CODE – a new kind of university for the digital pioneers of tomorrow.

As an international advisor, keynote speaker and evangelist for curiosity-driven education, Manuel is dedicated to supporting innovative learning concepts around the world.

Manuel Dolderer is an economist and an edupreneur. He is co-founder and founding president of CODE, a university of applied sciences with study programs related to digital product development and an innovative learning concept based on curiosity and ... Show more

Maria Pina Di Cataldo

Maria Pina Di Cataldo

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

Natália Granato

Natália Granato

Currently, as a Platform Engineer, I contribute to the construction of Magalu Cloud, the Brazilian public cloud.

I am a CNCF Ambassador and contribute to Kubernetes and other open source software. I have extensive experience in migrating applications to containers and packaging for Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, writing technical documentation, collaboration and experimentation.

My focus is mainly on continuous improvement, agile software delivery, vulnerability remediation, automation and adoption of best practices for provisioning, configuration and maintenance of platforms.

I promote a culture of collaboration with assertive communication and knowledge sharing. My mission is to popularize Cloud Native technologies, helping to build communities such as DevOpsDays Belo Horizonte and CNCF Group Juiz de Fora.

Currently, as a Platform Engineer, I contribute to the construction of Magalu Cloud, the Brazilian public cloud. I am a CNCF Ambassador and contribute to Kubernetes and other open source software. I have extensive experience in migrating applicati... Show more

Angel Paredes Barato

Angel Paredes Barato

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist".

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist". Show more

Amy Armstrong

Amy Armstrong

Amy has been telling stories since she could draw on the backs of paper placemats. She reads slush for The Masters Review and has published several book reviews with them. She also hosts a fiction-focused open mic called Stories Live!

Amy has been telling stories since she could draw on the backs of paper placemats. She reads slush for The Masters Review and has published several book reviews with them. She also hosts a fiction-focused open mic called Stories Live! Show more

Aga Skraburska

Aga Skraburska

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software.
For over 18 years, she held product and project management roles at ABB, UBS, and a number of startups, successfully implementing global education and learning programs. With extensive experience in system-psychodynamic learning, Aga also helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential through individual and group coaching.

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software. For over 18 years, she held product and proje... Show more

Bahar Ramazanova

Bahar Ramazanova

Bahar is a Flutter developer and co-founder at Altogether startup, a pioneering law tech platform designed to serve persons with disabilities. With a passion for inclusive design and innovation, Bahar played a pivotal role in leading her team to victory as the 1st place winner at the Global BeChangeMaker 2023 Competition held in Dublin, Ireland organized by WorldSkills and HP Foundation. Drawing on her extensive experience, Bahar has actively collaborated with persons with disabilities to identify and address accessibility challenges within Flutter applications. Through direct engagement and rigorous testing, she has managed to enhance accessibility and ensure adherence to legal compliance guidelines. Furthermore, Bahar also has a background in legal compliance complementing her technical expertise.

Bahar is a Flutter developer and co-founder at Altogether startup, a pioneering law tech platform designed to serve persons with disabilities. With a passion for inclusive design and innovation, Bahar played a pivotal role in leading her team to vict... Show more

Pachi Parra

Pachi Parra

Pachi works as a Developer Relations & Community Manager.
After nannying for years, she started learning to code while building meaningful connections within the dev community.
She is passionate about creating newbie-friendly content and believes a tech career should be accessible to all.
When she's not live coding on Twitch, Pachi watches anime, reads too many romance novels, and enjoys the reaction she gets when she tells people they're awesome.

Pachi works as a Developer Relations & Community Manager. After nannying for years, she started learning to code while building meaningful connections within the dev community. She is passionate about creating newbie-friendly content and believes a... 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

Devin Sarno

Devin Sarno

Devin Sarno, founder and CEO of Parlay Communicators, is a two-time US national champion public speaking coach. With over 15 years of experience, she blends her love for live performance, improv, and comedy to help others find their unique voice. Devin's engaging and compassionate coaching style empowers individuals to express themselves confidently and authentically. Devin's relatability, quick wit, and background in dramatic arts from prestigious institutions like the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The British-American Dramatic Academy at Oxford allow her to transform complex ideas into inspiring, meaningful experiences. But Devin's impact goes beyond mere entertainment. Her commanding presence and empathetic approach empower audiences to see things from new perspectives, challenge their assumptions, and tap into their potential. Whether speaking to thousands or coaching one-on-one, she creates a safe space for growth, laughter, and transformation. More than just a keynote speaker or coach, Devin Sarno is a catalyst for change - a weaver of stories and a reminder of the power of the human voice.

Devin Sarno, founder and CEO of Parlay Communicators, is a two-time US national champion public speaking coach. With over 15 years of experience, she blends her love for live performance, improv, and comedy to help others find their unique voice. Dev... Show more

Helen Millar

Helen Millar

From self-sabotage to global impact, Helen Millar has emerged as a maverick transformation coach and entrepreneur who doesn't just talk about change—she embodies it. With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an award-winning acting career, and a profound journey of personal healing, Helen has become a sought-after guide for business leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs and pattern disruptors ready to revolutionise their inner and outer worlds.
Her credentials speak volumes: She is a regular speaker at Oxford, Cambridge, and London Business Schools, amongst other places, featured on the Discovery Channel across three continents, and founder of Heart Healer Ltd, Helen Millar and Hearty. But Helen's true power lies in her ability to bridge seemingly disparate worlds—corporate strategy and spiritual wisdom, psychological insight and business acumen.
Having transformed her own life from multiple suicide attempts, ill health and poverty consciousness to creating a thriving portfolio, doing work she loves helping people transform, and traveling the world. Helen understands that transformation is not a linear path but a courageous leap of faith. Her approach combines the latest psychological acumen, ancient wisdom teachings, emotional intelligence, and quantum physics into a unique methodology she calls “Head to Heart Living” and “Head to Heart Leadership”.
For those ready to stop playing small, and seeking more authenticity, Helen offers a radical solution to complete recalibration.

From self-sabotage to global impact, Helen Millar has emerged as a maverick transformation coach and entrepreneur who doesn't just talk about change—she embodies it. With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an award-winning actin... Show more

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