Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Dr. Nea K-Williams

Dr. Nea K-Williams

Dr. Nea K-Williams is a keynote speaker, innovation management consultant, and founder of inno.c.t. and ENNEA AI.
She works at the intersection of innovation, leadership, change management, AI, and the future of work, with a particular focus on the human conditions that allow people and organizations to stay creative, courageous, and capable of transformation.

With a background in radio and television, communication, and the professional stage, Nea brings a rare combination of academic depth, practical experience, and engaging stage presence. She translates complex research and technological shifts into clear, lively, and entertaining impulses that help organizations understand what innovation really requires beyond buzzwords, tools, and transformation theater.

In her doctoral research, she explored the inner motives that drive people toward innovative work behavior and the organizational climate factors that either enable or block innovation. Today, she connects this research with current questions around AI, change, leadership, and the often overlooked role of women in innovation, past, present, and future.

In her talks, Nea shows how leaders can create environments in which teams think boldly, experiment with new ideas, and remain effective in working worlds shaped by AI and constant change. Her keynotes combine research based insights with real world anecdotes, interactive moments, sharp observations, and humorous video impulses, making complex topics not only understandable, but memorable.

Dr. Nea K-Williams is a keynote speaker, innovation management consultant, and founder of inno.c.t. and ENNEA AI. She works at the intersection of innovation, leadership, change management, AI, and the future of work, with a particular focus on the... Show more

Aleksander Slominski

Aleksander Slominski

Aleksander Slominski is a Research Staff Member in the Hybrid Cloud Programming Models and Systems department at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. He works on bringing serverless experience to running HPC and AI workloads in Kubernetes, particpate in open source serverless computing Knative project and presented about building Knative eventing applications during KnativeCon in Kubecon NA 2022. He organizes International Workshops on Serverless Computing (WoSC) to bring together researchers and industry practitioners to discuss their experiences and thoughts on future directions, talk slides are linked from: https://www.serverlesscomputing.org/workshops/

Aleksander Slominski is a Research Staff Member in the Hybrid Cloud Programming Models and Systems department at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. He works on bringing serverless experience to running HPC and AI workloads in Kubernetes, particpat... Show more

Emily Wright

Emily Wright

Speaker, writer, and specialist in the psychology of bias and discrimination, Emily Wright is a Certified Life Coach who has aided in the establishment and growth of multiple small businesses, and figureheads their own business: It’ll be alwright®.

Emily offers customizable workshops and seminars, and individual and group coaching. Their signature sessions focus on mitigating bias and cultivating digital wellness, honing in on how algorithms and content impact our perspectives and emotions. Mental and emotional wellbeing is a key theme to all of Emily’s services as they recognise that we can combat negative repercussions of bias by improving clarity of headspace and thus decision-making. These levels of self-reflection are also key to the internal decolonization process, and It’ll be alwright® offers programs that facilitate the deconstruction of limiting beliefs and negative self-talk.

Emily has written multiple books, including 'Mind Bites', which presents simple techniques to reprogram the mind, and 'The 100 Days of Colour: Celebrating Frequetic Beauty', which explores the relationship between subconscious and algorithmic bias. The research behind ‘The 100 Days of Colour’ is crucial to the conversation of ethics, psychology, and technology. In this experiment Emily monitored the Spotify program to see how recommendations changed with input, and consequently discovered many layers to the interaction between algorithms and psychology which impact our everyday lives.

Emily offers unique insight on the intersection of Humanity and Technology, Psychology and Ethics, and how it relates to our evolution as a conscious species.

Speaker, writer, and specialist in the psychology of bias and discrimination, Emily Wright is a Certified Life Coach who has aided in the establishment and growth of multiple small businesses, and figureheads their own business: It’ll be alwright®. ... Show more

Stephane Vandenbussche

Stephane Vandenbussche

Facilitateur graphique & coach agile, je combine pensée visuelle, intelligence collective et agilité pour accompagner les organisations dans leurs transformations.
Passionné par la transmission et la dynamique des groupes, j’anime des ateliers qui rendent les idées visibles et les échanges plus vivants.
Fondateur des Ateliers du Bosquet, j'explore des approches sur-mesure pour cultiver l’Humain et faire grandir le collectif.

Facilitateur graphique & coach agile, je combine pensée visuelle, intelligence collective et agilité pour accompagner les organisations dans leurs transformations. Passionné par la transmission et la dynamique des groupes, j’anime des ateliers qui r... Show more

Jessy Ayala

Jessy Ayala

Jessy is a PhD student at UC Irvine studying problems where software engineering meets security. In particular, Jessy is interested in investigating and addressing software supply chain security concerns from various angles. In his free time, Jessy enjoys writing music and training jiu-jitsu, and has even competed in events hosted by ADCC.

Jessy is a PhD student at UC Irvine studying problems where software engineering meets security. In particular, Jessy is interested in investigating and addressing software supply chain security concerns from various angles. In his free time, Jessy e... Show more

Micaela Dixon

Micaela Dixon

Micaela Dixon is a Senior Product Designer for AI & Growth at Picsart. As an AI Product Designer, Micaela is skilled in navigating challenges like data collection, model training and ensuring transparency in user interactions through UX. Advocating for ethical AI design, she has a focus on building inclusive technology that brings positive societal impact.

Micaela Dixon is a Senior Product Designer for AI & Growth at Picsart. As an AI Product Designer, Micaela is skilled in navigating challenges like data collection, model training and ensuring transparency in user interactions through UX. Advocating f... Show more

Jen Callou

Jen Callou

Jen Callou is an AI Adoption Advisor, Developer, and Lecturer with over 15 years of experience across software engineering, data, banking, and education.

She has taught artificial intelligence, data science, software development, and big data to more than 2,000 learners across universities, bootcamps, and professional programs in Europe, always bringing real experience into the room.

Alongside her work in tech, she is researching how memory science can be translated into practical learning software, a thread that runs through everything she builds and teaches.

Her talks sit at the intersection of engineering and brain science, challenging developers to think critically about how AI tools shape, or can perhaps quietly weaken, their own thinking and technical skills.

Jen Callou is an AI Adoption Advisor, Developer, and Lecturer with over 15 years of experience across software engineering, data, banking, and education. She has taught artificial intelligence, data science, software development, and big data to m... Show more

Andrea Parker

Andrea Parker

Andrea Parker helps leaders and teams use fun as a strategic advantage to transform high-pressure environments into cultures where engagement, creativity, and performance thrive.

As a former police detective and competitive athlete, Andrea spent nearly a decade working in high-stakes environments where clarity, discipline, and real-time decision-making mattered. That experience shapes her approach to leadership, performance, and culture.

Trained in human behaviour, subconscious programming, and performance coaching, Andrea has spent over a decade working in the field of human potential. She is an accredited International Professional Certified Coach (IPCC) and has partnered with organizations including IMEX, MPI, RE/MAX, and GBTA to help leaders and teams elevate performance, decision-making, and culture under pressure.

Today, Andrea helps high-achieving leaders and teams interrupt pressure in real time, regain clarity, and perform at a high level without losing themselves in the process. Through her highly interactive keynote, WTF: Where’s the Fun?!, she delivers a simple, repeatable framework that can be applied immediately in meetings, decisions, projects, and high-pressure moments—helping organizations elevate performance while actually enjoying the work along the way.

Andrea Parker helps leaders and teams use fun as a strategic advantage to transform high-pressure environments into cultures where engagement, creativity, and performance thrive. As a former police detective and competitive athlete, Andrea spent n... Show more

Nataya Flores

Nataya Flores

Data and Bioinformatics Engineer | Science and Technology Communicator

Data and Bioinformatics Engineer | Science and Technology Communicator Show more

Vladislav Guzey

Vladislav Guzey

Developer & PhD Researcher in AI, focused on generative AI and agent-based systems. I have 18+ years of experience in tech, spanning web development, data, and growth.

Today, I help developers work smarter by using AI-powered tools, agents, and practical workflows that improve productivity and real-world outcomes. I share what I learn through hands-on tutorials, tool reviews, and experiments, bridging research with everyday development work.

Developer & PhD Researcher in AI, focused on generative AI and agent-based systems. I have 18+ years of experience in tech, spanning web development, data, and growth. Today, I help developers work smarter by using AI-powered tools, agents, and p... Show more

Cheryl Aguilar

Cheryl Aguilar

Dr. Cheryl Aguilar, PhD, LICSW, is a mental health clinician, researcher, and advocate dedicated to the mental health of Latine and immigrant communities. At The Hope Center for Wellness, an award-winning immigrant mental health agency in Washington, D.C., she leads wellness efforts to expand mental health access for diverse communities. Originally from Honduras, Dr. Aguilar’s lived experience as an immigrant inspirers her work, shaping her mission to advance mental health equity.

Dr. Cheryl Aguilar, PhD, LICSW, is a mental health clinician, researcher, and advocate dedicated to the mental health of Latine and immigrant communities. At The Hope Center for Wellness, an award-winning immigrant mental health agency in Washington,... Show more

Jeremy Darling

Jeremy Darling

Jeremy Darling is a Principal Consultant at Centroid, where he partners with organizations to design and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms in complex and regulated environments. With decades of experience across distributed systems, cloud and edge architectures, and Kubernetes-based platforms, Jeremy specializes in translating ambitious technical goals into operational reality.

His work spans data-driven systems in healthcare, public sector, and higher education, including large-scale analytics initiatives and mission-critical platforms operating under strict security and compliance constraints. Known for navigating high-stakes technical challenges, Jeremy brings a pragmatic, systems-thinking approach to architecture, delivery, and long-term sustainability.

Beyond the technology, Jeremy is deeply committed to the human side of engineering. As a leadership speaker and mental health advocate, he focuses on empathy, resilience, and communication during moments of stress, loss, and organizational change. He believes strong systems are built by healthy teams—and that leadership matters most when things don’t go as planned.

Outside of client work and speaking engagements, Jeremy practices yoga and continues exploring the intersection of mental health, leadership, and sustainable engineering culture.

Jeremy Darling is a Principal Consultant at Centroid, where he partners with organizations to design and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms in complex and regulated environments. With decades of experience across distributed... Show more

Njord Solberg

Njord Solberg

Njord is a developer who loves software design, test-driven design (TDD) and continuous integration and development (CI/CD). He is also a bit of a language nerd and regularly shares his thoughts on language, programming and everything in between these two subjects at kodespraket.no. Before Njord started working as a developer he worked on digitization in the educational sector and he has held more than a hundred presentations and workshops on the subjects of digitalization, prototyping and programming. He has a master's degree in Cognitive Semiotics and two bachelor's degrees, one in Computer Engineering and one in Arts and Culture Studies.

Njord is a developer who loves software design, test-driven design (TDD) and continuous integration and development (CI/CD). He is also a bit of a language nerd and regularly shares his thoughts on language, programming and everything in between thes... Show more

Noemi Castaldo

Noemi Castaldo

I am a pharmaceutical leader and neurodiversity coach working at the intersection of science, leadership, and lived experience.

For over a decade, I have worked in global biotech and CDMO environments, leading Quality Control and manufacturing support functions, delivering large transformation programmes, and driving operational excellence within complex, highly regulated systems. I understand performance, accountability, and what it takes to lead in high-pressure environments.

Alongside my corporate career, I founded NeuroSpacious, a coaching practice dedicated to supporting neurodivergent professionals in the workplace. I bring several years of coaching experience in high demanding settings. My work focuses on helping individuals build sustainable systems that work with their brains rather than against them.

As someone with ADHD, I know the invisible load of masking, burnout cycles, hyperfocus, and executive function challenges. I also know the strengths that come with a different cognitive profile. My coaching model, NeuroSpacious, is rooted in neuroscience, behavioural science, and workplace psychology. It guides individuals to regulate, clarify, act, and recover so they can rediscover who they are beneath years of adaptation and pressure.

My mission is to help neurodivergent individuals thrive at work, by understanding their nervous system, their patterns, and their strengths. When people reconnect with how their brain actually works, performance becomes sustainable and identity becomes clearer.

I speak about neurodiversity, inclusive leadership, sustainable productivity, and psychological safety, translating research into practical strategies leaders and teams can apply immediately.

I am a pharmaceutical leader and neurodiversity coach working at the intersection of science, leadership, and lived experience. For over a decade, I have worked in global biotech and CDMO environments, leading Quality Control and manufacturing sup... Show more

Hana Amiri

Hana Amiri

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliver, and operate software.
I work hands-on with engineering teams, coach leadership, and speak at conferences to challenge outdated assumptions and share lessons from the field.
🗺️ International experience. Polyglot. Opinionated, but always curious.
🎤 Speaker on topics like digital platforms, team dynamics, and sustainable software.
🌻 Occasionally philosophical

I’m a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and organizational design. For over a decade, I’ve led platform transformations, built distributed systems at scale, and helped companies rethink how they build, deliv... Show more

Jess Brock

Jess Brock

Jess is a seasoned leader, speaker, and author with deep tech industry experience since the mid-2000s.

She has coached hundreds, combining empathy, real-world insight, and practical expertise.

Focused on generative AI and immersive learning dojos, she’s a leading voice in AI-driven performance. As the author of The Dojo Coach’s Pocket Guide, Jess distills her diverse experience into action, helping organizations maximize their performance.

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

Daniela Noguera

Daniela Noguera

Born in Colombia and forged in the media hubs of Miami and Washington, D.C., I am a Senior Strategist operating at the intersection of cultural identity and global operations. For 12 years, I’ve built digital ecosystems for giants like Disney, NBCUniversal, and National Geographic. I was the mind behind the award-winning Nat Geo en Español YouTube channel—pioneering a strategy that earned a Gold Creator Award and surpassed 1 million subscribers in less than a year. From Executive Producing documentaries like Puerto Rico: Surviving María to co-founding the National Geographic Hispanic Employee Inclusion Group (EIG), my mission is to use technology as a megaphone for authentic representation. Currently, I am merging a decade of high-level strategy with AI certifications from NVIDIA and Google, ensuring that as the industry redesigns itself, inclusion is baked into the foundation, not added as a footnote.

Born in Colombia and forged in the media hubs of Miami and Washington, D.C., I am a Senior Strategist operating at the intersection of cultural identity and global operations. For 12 years, I’ve built digital ecosystems for giants like Disney, NBCUni... Show more

Marco Kilongkilong

Marco Kilongkilong

With nearly two decades of strategic planning and advisory experience, Marco has supported executive decision makers and leaders at all levels with their most challenging problems. His professional experience stretches from a wide range of industries to include aerospace defense, national security, CPG, retail, energy, healthcare, and fintech among others.

Marco's professional background is in organizational strategy and business transformation. Marco speaks on topics like AI Governance, adoption emerging technologies, the future of work, and the impacts that AI has on the workforce. Marco is a nerd at heart with a deep passion for strategy table top games like Magic the Gathering and could give a guest lecture on Frank Herbert's Dune series.

With nearly two decades of strategic planning and advisory experience, Marco has supported executive decision makers and leaders at all levels with their most challenging problems. His professional experience stretches from a wide range of industries... Show more

Aliocha Iordanoff

Aliocha Iordanoff

Aliocha Iordanoff has been helping leaders and their organizations become more adaptable and resilient since 2008. Founder of Sémawé, a B Corp and ISO 9001 certified firm, he has led organizational transformations in around a hundred companies, deploying Holacracy as a living, operational self-management system.
A TEDx speaker (Pointe-à-Pitre, 2024) and keynote speaker at Agile Grenoble 2025, he publishes Understanding Holacracy in May 2026 with Géreso editions, the first French-language reference book on the subject.
His fields of exploration: systems thinking, living organisms as organizational models, and now the intersection between distributed governance and artificial intelligence. He believes the organizations that will thrive with AI are those that had the courage to make their reality explicit before they needed to.

Aliocha Iordanoff has been helping leaders and their organizations become more adaptable and resilient since 2008. Founder of Sémawé, a B Corp and ISO 9001 certified firm, he has led organizational transformations in around a hundred companies, deplo... Show more

Manuel Dolderer

Manuel Dolderer

Manuel Dolderer is an economist, edupreneur, and advocate for transformative learning. He co-founded CODE University of Applied Sciences in Berlin in 2017 and served as its founding president until 2023, building an innovative learning environment based on curiosity-driven, project-based education.
Manuel studied economics, philosophy, and cultural studies at Witten/Herdecke University, and has now returned to his Alma Mater as project lead transformation.
As a keynote speaker, advisor and entrepreneur he is dedicated to redesigning learning for human agency in the age of AI.

Manuel Dolderer is an economist, edupreneur, and advocate for transformative learning. He co-founded CODE University of Applied Sciences in Berlin in 2017 and served as its founding president until 2023, building an innovative learning environment ba... Show more

Nataliya Ershova

Nataliya Ershova

She leads a team of Machine Learning engineers, connects Corporate Venture Capital funds with startups, and executes market entry strategies for corporate clients.
With 20 years of experience across European, Asian, and Latin American markets, she brings a combination of business strategy, people leadership, and applied neuroscience to the tech world.
Economist and ICF-certified neuroscience coach with a master's degree in journalism who has reinvented her own career four times across three countries.

She leads a team of Machine Learning engineers, connects Corporate Venture Capital funds with startups, and executes market entry strategies for corporate clients. With 20 years of experience across European, Asian, and Latin American markets, she b... Show more

Nils Knoth

Nils Knoth

Nils Knoth ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter und Doktorand an der Universität Kassel im Projekt Komp-HI sowie Research Fellow im KI-Campus Forschungskolleg KI-Kompetenzen. In seinen Forschungsprojekten beschäftigt er sich vor allem mit Themen der digitalen Medienkompetenz (Digital Literacy) im Allgemeinen, sowie der KI-Kompetenz (AI Literacy) als spezifischerem Untersuchungsgegenstand. Neben der Forschung zur Messbarkeit von AI Literacy interessiert er sich auch für experimentelle Designs, in denen die pädagogische Wirksamkeit von KI-basierten Lernwerkzeugen evaluiert wird.

Nils Knoth ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter und Doktorand an der Universität Kassel im Projekt Komp-HI sowie Research Fellow im KI-Campus Forschungskolleg KI-Kompetenzen. In seinen Forschungsprojekten beschäftigt er sich vor allem mit Themen der di... Show more

Yevgen Nebesov

Yevgen Nebesov

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, organization design, team leadership, and business analysis.

His consultancy focuses primarily on managing the complexity arising from intertwined uncertainties across technical, operational, and political domains within organizations.

Yevgen is the author of two practical frameworks:
- “Sociotechnical Engineering” — an approach that applies classical Systems Engineering principles, such as requirements elicitation and requirements-driven design, to sociotechnical systems, including software development projects.
- “The Architecture of Power” — a framework for structural change designed for people with or without formal authority.

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, or... Show more

James McSill

James McSill

James McSill é consultor internacional, editor, escritor (MAIS DE 40 LIVROS PUBLICADOS) e especialista em Storytelling com mais de 50 anos de experiência profissional. Fundador do McSill Story Studio, atua em projetos de comunicação, inovação, aprendizagem e desenvolvimento organizacional em diversos países.
Ao longo da carreira trabalhou com milhares de profissionais, gestores, empreendedores e autores, ajudando organizações a utilizar narrativas estratégicas para gerar influência, alinhamento e resultados. Nos últimos anos passou a concentrar-se na integração entre Storytelling, Inteligência Artificial e transformação organizacional.
A partir de setembro de 2024 liderou um processo intensivo de adoção de IA que permitiu expandir operações internacionais, acelerar a produção de conteúdos em múltiplos idiomas e criar novos modelos de negócio, culminando na fundação da Square4, uma rede global focada em negócios, aprendizagem, publicação e desenvolvimento de oportunidades internacionais.
Atualmente divide o seu trabalho entre o Reino Unido, Portugal, Brasil e Ásia, explorando aplicações práticas da Inteligência Artificial em ambientes empresariais reais.

James McSill é consultor internacional, editor, escritor (MAIS DE 40 LIVROS PUBLICADOS) e especialista em Storytelling com mais de 50 anos de experiência profissional. Fundador do McSill Story Studio, atua em projetos de comunicação, inovação, aprend... Show more

Mable Amuron

Mable Amuron

Mable Barbara Amuron is a researcher examining the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital culture, and society, with a focus on misinformation and disinformation. Drawing on her editorial and literary background, she investigates how AI systems shape the creation and perception of information online. Her work explores the risks of AI-driven mis/disinformation, such as deepfakes, automated content, and
algorithmic amplification, and their effects on public trust and democracy. Through interdisciplinary research, Mable analyses the ethical, social, and technical dimensions of emerging technologies while advocating for transparency, accountability, and equitable access to information. Her expertise spans
misinformation studies, election analyses, AI and society, and research communication, combining critical analysis with ethical storytelling to promote informed and resilient communities.

Mable Barbara Amuron is a researcher examining the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital culture, and society, with a focus on misinformation and disinformation. Drawing on her editorial and literary background, she investigates how AI sys... Show more

Philip Obiorah

Philip Obiorah

Philip Obiorah is a Data Scientist, Co-Organizer PyData Milton Keynes , Lead of GDG Cloud Port Harcourt, a Google Explore ML Facilitator, and a researcher with interests in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. He is a former Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom, and currently serves as a Learning Development Coach in Computing at the University of Buckingham. An Oracle Certified Professional and a member of the British Computer Society, Philip has a diverse academic and professional background.

Philip holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt. In addition, he has earned two Master's degrees: an MSc in Applied Data Science from the University of Buckingham, graduating with distinction, and an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt. He also holds a BA in Philosophy from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria.

Philip is deeply committed to community development and has volunteered extensively to mentor participants in AI and data science programs through initiatives like AI School Africa, the Google Africa Developers Scholarship, and Google Explore ML with Crowdsource. His academic contributions include several research publications, notably "Topic Modeling Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation & Multinomial Logistic Regression," published in the Journal of Digital Innovations & Contemporary Research in Science, Engineering & Technology (Vol. 10, No. 4).

Philip’s efforts have earned him numerous accolades. He was a Global Nominee at NASA SpaceApps 2018 and received the Tech Social Impact Icon (Green) Award in 2022 from Techrity. He was also honored with a special plaque from Google Developer Groups for fostering a vibrant developer community at GDG Cloud Port Harcourt.

Passionate about teaching, community building, and bridging the gap between academia and the tech industry, Philip is dedicated to continuing his impactful journey and achieving even greater milestones in the future.

Philip Obiorah is a Data Scientist, Co-Organizer PyData Milton Keynes , Lead of GDG Cloud Port Harcourt, a Google Explore ML Facilitator, and a researcher with interests in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. He is a former Graduate Te... Show more

Luisa Escalona

Luisa Escalona

With nearly 18 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator, she brings together deep technical expertise and a talent for fostering human-centered growth.

Since 2019, Luisa has delivered engaging talks and hands-on workshops that inspire teams and individuals to achieve their full potential. Her unique approach empowers organizations to drive both technological innovation and positive, sustainable change through collaboration and impactful leadership.

With nearly 18 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace F... Show more

Ceri Newton-Sargunar

Ceri Newton-Sargunar

Ceri is an interactions specialist, chaologist and trainee neuroscientist, adept at helping people at all levels work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she's poised to make evidence-based research accessible and useful to leaders who care about a more effective approach.

As a qualified coach, and a team dynamics & systemic interventions consultant with more than a decade of hands-on experience working with senior leadership teams in government, large multinational private and public organisations and fledgling start-ups, Ceri is at her best when she's helping you and your people find some calm in the chaos.

Tea in hand, Ceri works globally and is continually delighted to speak with audiences worldwide, mostly about the beautiful intermingling of behavioural science and hopeful future-focused transformation.

She also loves researching and talking about brains - because once a nerd, always a nerd...

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

Alex Vidal

Alex Vidal

I teach humans and organizations how to use AI. And I teach AIs how to teach humans.

As founder of Mindmakers, I build adaptive learning technology that adjusts to each learner in real time. Whether you're upskilling 10 employees or teaching 1,000 students, no more one size fits all.

My background combines Psychology and Computer Science, which means I think about how people actually learn, not just how to ship features. I've been teaching AI and data science for a decade with thousands of learners.

I teach humans and organizations how to use AI. And I teach AIs how to teach humans. As founder of Mindmakers, I build adaptive learning technology that adjusts to each learner in real time. Whether you're upskilling 10 employees or teaching 1,000... Show more

Nita Chakrabarty

Nita Chakrabarty

Why This Speaker Belongs at Technical Conferences
Most technical conferences focus on systems, infrastructure, and performance — yet few address the human operating system behind the work.
Founders, engineers, and startup leaders operate under relentless pressure while managing stress, emotional suppression, communication breakdowns, and high-stakes decisions. Scaling a company requires more than technical intelligence. It requires nervous system resilience, emotional regulation, and the ability to lead and relate to other humans effectively.
As a former tech consultant turned matchmaking, dating, and relationship coach, I work with high-performing men — founders, CEOs, developers, and executives — to strengthen the internal systems behind sustainable success and fulfillment. My work blends behavioral psychology, neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and modern relationship strategy to help leaders improve clarity, communication, and emotional intelligence without burning out or sacrificing what matters most.
In an era where AI is accelerating everything externally, my talks address the one thing technology cannot optimize: the human capacity for connection.

Nita Chakrabarty is a matchmaking, dating, and relationship coach for high-performing and successful men, and the founder of MAGNETIC — the world's most intelligent matchmaking and relationship platform for ambitious men.
She is known for blending behavioral psychology, nervous system regulation, and modern relationship dynamics to help high-achieving leaders build emotional intelligence, meaningful partnerships, and long-term fulfillment — in both life and love.
MAGNETIC is a venture-backed startup supported by Audos, an entrepreneur platform backed by investors and founders behind Skype, BarkBox, Ro, and Oscar Health.
With a background in executive consulting and over a decade of experience in somatic therapy, breathwork, and trauma-informed coaching, Nita bridges modern leadership with neuroscience and relational intelligence. Her clients include founders, CEOs, developers, and executives seeking greater clarity, resilience, and emotional depth.
She speaks internationally on emotional intelligence, modern masculinity, nervous system regulation, conscious relationships, and the future of human connection in an increasingly technological world.

🔵 Talk Topics

Emotional Intelligence for Founders & Engineers
Nervous System Regulation Under Startup Pressure
Modern Masculinity & High-Performance Relationships
Human Connection in the Age of AI
Burnout, Stress & the Internal Operating System

Why This Speaker Belongs at Technical Conferences Most technical conferences focus on systems, infrastructure, and performance — yet few address the human operating system behind the work. Founders, engineers, and startup leaders operate under rel... Show more

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