Humanities & Social Sciences

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

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

Molly Richardson

Molly Richardson

Kate and Molly bring a wide range of sessions to brighten your next event.

Combining Intergenerational wisdom and business expertise, Ze Fairies speak on a vast array of subjects.

We can help you create environments to question ageism in NFTs or initiate focus on mental health and wellbeing in the metaverse, with our life experience and philosophical nature allows us to question things differently.

We interpret disruptive innovation and explain it to the layman.

With a unique jigsaw of personality and relatability, there is Kate, with her background in Old-Fi (traditional finance) and Molly with a background in creative arts, they are choosing the blockchain as their next venture.

Working together in a male-dominated industry, transitioning from construction to Web3 with years of business experience, the Fairies will leave you entertained and educated.

Whether you call them Kate and Molly, Mother and Daughter or Fairies, they bring their signature high-energy every time and will leave the audience feeling empowered or even magical.

Kate and Molly bring a wide range of sessions to brighten your next event. Combining Intergenerational wisdom and business expertise, Ze Fairies speak on a vast array of subjects. We can help you create environments to question ageism in NFTs o... Show more

RainbowMosho.nft | The Rogue Kingdom | 💙💛

RainbowMosho.nft | The Rogue Kingdom | 💙💛

I am an artist. I have Autism and my brain sees things differently. I am racially diverse. My colorful art expresses my emotions and discoveries.

Rainbow Mosho is half Greek, half Puerto Rican. She was developing like any other child. But at 30 months, she had a massive regression, and autism became a part of her life. She loves Oreos, dinosaurs, whales, family and movies.

Her digital art can be found as NFT's on BuildTree, Tezos
Top 25 Girls of Web3
Speaker - UNGA79, NFTNYC 2023/2024
Speaker - Give4Kidz Expo 2022/2024
Exhibits - Frist Art Museum, Riverside Art Museum, Autism Museum
Donations to Ukraine Fund, Monroe Harding, MAWI
Sponsor - Carrots is Consistency Zine

Rainbow is a self-published author with 5 books on Amazon -
What I Gained and Lost During COVID19
Rainbow Rabbit Meets Oracle the Alphabet Creature
Balloons
Adventures at the Zoo
Rogue Girls Rule
The Rogue Kingdom (March 2025)

I am an artist. I have Autism and my brain sees things differently. I am racially diverse. My colorful art expresses my emotions and discoveries. Rainbow Mosho is half Greek, half Puerto Rican. She was developing like any other child. But at 30 mo... Show more

Molly McQueary

Molly McQueary

Molly holds a Doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Coach. With a deep passion for unlocking potential, Molly blends cutting-edge, science-based techniques with practical strategies to help high-level executives, healthcare leaders, coaches, and elite athletes perform at their best. Her approach is rooted in the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, providing clients with the mental tools to excel under pressure, overcome challenges, and achieve peak performance. Whether through one-on-one consulting, engaging workshops, or customized programs, Molly is dedicated to driving both personal and professional success with evidence-based methods.

Molly holds a Doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Coach. With a deep passion for unlocking potential, Molly blends cutting-edge, science-based techniques with practical strategies to help high-level execu... Show more

Sidrah Hassan

Sidrah Hassan

Sidrah Hassan is a passionate AI Ethicist on a mission to shape technology for the greater good. With a background spanning across user research and product management Sidrah is dedicated to championing ethical design and implementation. Beyond her role as an AI Ethics Consultant at AND Digital, Sidrah also creates social media content for the BBC, shedding light on both the promises and pitfalls of AI. Through her work, she inspires others to envision a future where AI uplifts humanity and does not hinder it.

Sidrah Hassan is a passionate AI Ethicist on a mission to shape technology for the greater good. With a background spanning across user research and product management Sidrah is dedicated to championing ethical design and implementation. Beyond her r... Show more

Erin Mikail Staples

Erin Mikail Staples

Erin Mikail Staples is a very online individual passionate about facilitating better connections online and off. She’s forever thinking about how we can communicate, educate and elevate others through collaborative experiences.

Currently, Erin is a Senior Developer Community Advocate at Label Studio. At Label Studio — she empowers the open source community through education and advocacy efforts. Outside of her day job, Erin is a comedian, graduate technical advisor, content creator, triathlete, avid reader, and dog parent.

Most importantly, she believes in the power of being unabashedly "into things" and works to help friends, strangers, colleagues, community builders, students, and whoever else might cross her path find their thing.

Erin Mikail Staples is a very online individual passionate about facilitating better connections online and off. She’s forever thinking about how we can communicate, educate and elevate others through collaborative experiences. Currently, Erin is ... Show more

Jenifer Pepen Aquino

Jenifer Pepen Aquino

Jenifer Pepen Aquino, known as SirenAi, is a first-generation American of Dominican descent and an AI artist. As the owner of a digital art gallery, President and Co-Founder of One Love Art DAO, Jenifer is deeply involved in both creating and curating digital art. Her work explores themes like spirituality, mythology, history, relationships, and her Latina heritage, influenced by her multicultural background. After starting as an avid NFT collector, she has grown into a recognized artist in the space. Through AI, SirenAi tells stories that resonate with universal human experiences. As a public speaker and writer, Jenifer is committed to empowering other artists and fostering the growth of the digital art community.

Jenifer Pepen Aquino, known as SirenAi, is a first-generation American of Dominican descent and an AI artist. As the owner of a digital art gallery, President and Co-Founder of One Love Art DAO, Jenifer is deeply involved in both creating and curatin... 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

Laurent Cervilla

Laurent Cervilla

Après diverses expériences dans l'IT (dev,chef de projet, directeur de projet), je me suis formé et certifié en coaching. J'accompagne depuis plus de 10 ans des leaders et des organisations dans leurs changements.
Ma raison d'être : rendre visible l'invisible afin d'éveiller les consciences individuelles et collectives pour de meilleures décisions, un plus grand respect des individus et de leur environnement.
#Coach #CaochAgile #Transformations #Leadership

Après diverses expériences dans l'IT (dev,chef de projet, directeur de projet), je me suis formé et certifié en coaching. J'accompagne depuis plus de 10 ans des leaders et des organisations dans leurs changements. Ma raison d'être : rendre visible l... Show more

Mette B. Lorenzen

Mette B. Lorenzen

Mette is a subject matter expert in stress prevention, conducting talks and workshops for international companies.
She is a certified Mindfulness instructor, with “MBSR in Mind-Body Medicine” from Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, and trains weekly with Saki Santorelli, EdD, the co-founder of Mindfulness. This deep practice shapes her steady and profound approach to balancing and enriching The Good (Work)Life.
With a background as a Cognitive Psychotherapist, a Diploma in Psychology, and a Diploma in Vocational and Career Guidance, Mette brings deep knowledge and practical tools to her work.
She is the author of an illustrated stress prevention book and a book on stress factors in our personal lives.
Known for making serious topics digestible, she also shares her expertise through free meditations on Insight Timer in English, German, Danish, and French.

Mette is a subject matter expert in stress prevention, conducting talks and workshops for international companies. She is a certified Mindfulness instructor, with “MBSR in Mind-Body Medicine” from Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, and trains weekly with Saki San... Show more

Ouafa Benterki

Ouafa Benterki

Ouafa Benterki is a pioneering figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, known for her remarkable contributions and leadership. She is the CEO and Founder of MTY Intelligent Software, the first women-led technology startup in Algeria that specializes in AI and natural language processing (NLP). Founded in 2014, MTY Intelligent Software has been at the forefront of innovation in Algeria's tech industry.

Trainer and President of the first Algerian Association that promotes AI and Natural language Processing since 2013 in Algeria

In recognition of her expertise and influence, Ouafa was named a Microsoft Regional Director in May 2019, becoming the first Algerian IT professional to receive this prestigious title. As a Microsoft Regional Director, she is recognized for her cross-platform technical expertise, community leadership, public speaking experience, and commitment to business results.

Ouafa has also been acknowledged as one of the 100 Technologists to Watch by Women Who Code in 2023, highlighting her groundbreaking contributions to the technology industry .

Furthermore, Ouafa BENTERKI Was featured on the US Innovation report (Prescouter edition January 2023) among the most innovative Tech Thought Leader in the World.
Her efforts to promote Women in Data Science led her the be named Women In Data Science Ambassador to Algeria by the Stanford University since 2017
She is an expert advisor at the Arab International Investor Forum and frequently contributes to Algeria's AI space as a speaker and thought leader.

Her journey and achievements serve as an inspiration to many, especially women in technology, and underscore the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech world.

Ouafa Benterki is a pioneering figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, known for her remarkable contributions and leadership. She is the CEO and Founder of MTY Intelligent Software, the first women-led technology startup i... Show more

Steffen M. Schumacher

Steffen M. Schumacher

Steffen M. Schumacher is an expert in communication, education, and sustainability based in Kiel, Germany. As a consultant, speaker, and founder, he supports companies in their journey toward sustainable transformation. His focus is on fostering communication and educational processes to enable change at every level.

His mission is to make people visible—on equal footing, whether in professional contexts, within teams, or on stage. With years of experience as a teacher and a hands-on practitioner, he creates spaces for knowledge sharing and drives sustainable change processes that work from the inside out.

Through his start-up, ID4C.org, he connects personal and organizational development to achieve sustainable business goals through the intrinsic motivation of employees. As a speaker, he inspires audiences with insights on communication and sustainability, regularly sharing his expertise in professional publications.

Steffen M. Schumacher is an expert in communication, education, and sustainability based in Kiel, Germany. As a consultant, speaker, and founder, he supports companies in their journey toward sustainable transformation. His focus is on fostering comm... Show more

Melody Passemante Powell M.Ed (she/her)

Melody Passemante Powell M.Ed (she/her)

Melody is an early childhood leader and specialist with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Melody currently works as a Child Care Specialist III as a Supervisor within Fairfax County’s Institute for Early Learning. She Supervises Child Care Specialists II as they design and facilitate professional development for early childhood educators enrolled in the Neighborhood Community Services (NCS) Institute for Early Learning. Melody holds a BS in Early Childhood Education as well as a MEd in Education Management. She has been working with young children, families, and early childhood educators for over two decades in a variety of roles including the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center – Center Director and Office of Engagement Director. She was honored to be a member of the 2021-2022 NAEYC Regional Advocacy Fellowship, collaborating with other DC AEYC, Northern Virginia AEYC and Maryland AEYC fellows to build community, a network for advocacy, and create a shared policy agenda. Melody is passionate about meeting families, educators, and children where they are and creating responsive professional development workshops and curricula that meet their individual needs. She is deeply committed to social justice, equity, and continuous personal reflection. She has participated in various diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, both professionally and personally. Melody is dedicated to supporting educators in their understanding of relationship based and empathy driven support, to provide high quality, equitable educational experiences for all families and children.

Melody is an early childhood leader and specialist with over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Melody currently works as a Child Care Specialist III as a Supervisor within Fairfax County’s Institute for Early Learning. She Supervises ... Show more

Elsa Iguedjtal

Elsa Iguedjtal

Convinced Agilist, motivated by small daily victories, amazed by life, and inhabited by the values ​​of the Agile Manifesto centered on people, respect, kindness and continuous improvement. I put my skills and experience at the service of those who share my daily life, but above all I try to make them reveal their own potential, sometimes nuggets that they are unaware of themselves...

Mother of 3 children, neuroatypical, feminist and climate fresco artist.

Convinced Agilist, motivated by small daily victories, amazed by life, and inhabited by the values ​​of the Agile Manifesto centered on people, respect, kindness and continuous improvement. I put my skills and experience at the service of those who s... Show more

Thomas Weibel

Thomas Weibel

Thomas Weibel ist freier Journalist und Professor für Media Engineering. Nach einem Germanistik- und Anglistikstudium an der Universität Bern und nach journalistischen Lehr- und Wanderjahren bei führenden Schweizer Tageszeitungen war er Mitglied der Programmleitung von Radio SRF 2 Kultur, wo er crossmediale Formate entwickelte.

Als selbständiger Multimediaproduzent lehrt Thomas Weibel heute multimediales Erzählen und konvergente Medienproduktion an der Fachhochschule Graubünden sowie an der Hochschule der Künste Bern.

Thomas Weibel ist freier Journalist und Professor für Media Engineering. Nach einem Germanistik- und Anglistikstudium an der Universität Bern und nach journalistischen Lehr- und Wanderjahren bei führenden Schweizer Tageszeitungen war er Mitglied der ... Show more

Oren Matar

Oren Matar

A principal data scientist and algorithms developer with a background in social sciences, research of scientific methods, and Bayesian methods. My specialization lies in NLP and time series forecasting within supply chain management. Leveraging Bayesian methods, I've contributed to enhancing the performance of Facebook's Prophet library, particularly in terms of runtime optimization. My research is dedicated to probing the limitations of generative AI and devising strategies to unlock its potential across diverse domains.

A principal data scientist and algorithms developer with a background in social sciences, research of scientific methods, and Bayesian methods. My specialization lies in NLP and time series forecasting within supply chain management. Leveraging Bayes... 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

Sonia Daniels, Ph.D.

Sonia Daniels, Ph.D.

I'm Dr. Sonia Daniels, a multi-passionate business owner and digital creator. As the founder and CEO of S. Daniels Consulting, I empower mission-driven organizations to achieve sustainable growth and transformative results. With over 15 years of experience in Public Policy, Nonprofit Management, and senior operations, I lead projects that inspire change and build lasting capacity. From global corporations like Amazon to local nonprofits, my team combines strategy with heart to drive meaningful impact.

Beyond consulting, I channel my creativity into solo travel and adventure, sharing stories that inspire curiosity and exploration. I’m proud graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of New Orleans, and Southern University. I’m also a 2023 Goldman Sachs Black in Business alumna and 2024 Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Executive Education graduate. I’m dedicated to a life of purpose, adventure, and connection—sparking growth in organizations and individuals alike.

PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT:
To live with purpose, inspire growth in myself and others, and create meaningful connections that foster equity and lasting impact.

I'm Dr. Sonia Daniels, a multi-passionate business owner and digital creator. As the founder and CEO of S. Daniels Consulting, I empower mission-driven organizations to achieve sustainable growth and transformative results. With over 15 years of expe... Show more

Sheryn (Chirine) Knaider

Sheryn (Chirine) Knaider


Sheryn KnaĂŻder, known as "The Disruptive Creator," is a professional who believes in unlocking solutions within challenges by embracing the power of perspective.

With a focus on transforming adversity into achievement and the need for constant reinvention, Sheryn emphasizes the importance of creativity and Problem Solving in navigating today's complex business landscape.

She applies her expertise in various ways: as a Multilingual Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Consultant, and Author.

Fluent in French, Italian, English, and Arabic, she excels in creative problem-solving, offering solutions to individuals and organizations seeking to thrive in challenging environments.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Sheryn is the Founding President of the Professional Speakers Association of MENA & GCC - PSA Arabia, where her mission is to give a voice to women in these regions and empower them to speak up.

She is also a stand-up comedian in both English and Arabic language.

Sheryn KnaĂŻder, known as "The Disruptive Creator," is a professional who believes in unlocking solutions within challenges by embracing the power of perspective. With a focus on transforming adversity into achievement and the need for constant r... Show more

Roni Habib

Roni Habib

Roni Habib is a speaker, author, and expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he speaks and leads workshops in organizations nationally and abroad. His dynamic keynotes leave audiences laughing, insightful, elevated, and inspired to take action.

Early in his career, Roni struggled with the high stresses and demands of teaching, even losing touch with why he wanted to be a teacher in the first place. It was so painful that he finally discovered the power of integrating improv, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and positive psychology in his own life as well as at work and felt called to share this new approach with the world.

In the last decade with EQ Schools, Roni has taught and inspired thousands of Teachers, Principals, Superintendents, Administrators, Business Leaders, and Parents.

Prior to earning his Masters of Education and teaching credential at Harvard University, he lived in Israel and Belgium. Most importantly though, Roni has a huge heart and loves helping people.

Roni Habib is a speaker, author, and expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he speaks and leads workshops in organizations nation... Show more

Tariq Ali Cayne

Tariq Ali Cayne

Tariq Ali Cayne, also known as TAC, is a distinguished educator, speaker, and business professional dedicated to fostering growth and development across diverse audiences. As the Co-Founder and Coaching Director of Pitch Play Co., he integrates gamification into career coaching, making professional development both engaging and accessible.

With a robust background that includes teaching mathematics and serving in various capacities at Fortune 500 companies, Tariq has honed his expertise in business analysis, operations management, and program management. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Georgia State University, complemented by Lean Six Sigma, Scrum Mastery, Data Analytics, and Digital Transformation certifications from esteemed institutions such as Cornell University and MIT.

Tariq's speaking engagements are characterized by his strategic mindset and competitive nature, which he attributes to his lifelong passions as a curious scholar, enthusiastic gamer, and basketball aficionado. He emphasizes the importance of personal investment and continuous learning, inspiring audiences to view business as a game that can be mastered with the right approach.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Tariq is an avid gamer, traveler, and culinary enthusiast, bringing a well-rounded perspective to his coaching and speaking engagements. He aims to empower individuals to achieve their career goals by making career development fun and approachable.

Tariq Ali Cayne, also known as TAC, is a distinguished educator, speaker, and business professional dedicated to fostering growth and development across diverse audiences. As the Co-Founder and Coaching Director of Pitch Play Co., he integrates gamif... 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

Cortina Jenelle Caldwell

Cortina Jenelle Caldwell

Cortina Jenelle Caldwell, MAML is on a mission to make the world, or at least her corner of it, a better place. Since the age of 12, Cortina has been a student of creativity and entrepreneurship, learning at the hands of elders, mentors and teachers in the rural South about how to serve, how to build good business and how to be a leader in life. Having to overcome the challenges of being born to teenage parents, the strife of poverty and the slippery slope of wanting to “make it out”, Cortina had an early passion to build the life God envisioned for her and go beyond the limitations imposed upon her by society. The early teachings to pursue an education, keep God first in all things and be a good human paid off and her life is an ongoing testament to the power of hard work, strategy, resilience, authenticity and working from the heart. Since 2004, Cortina has been speaking to audiences all over the world, seeking to ignite hope and courage in others. Notable achievements in her career include:

EPA & Tuskegee University, Environmental Justice Fellow, 2024;
River City Company, Emerging Producers Fellow, 2024;
ArtsBuild Periscope CHA Fellow, 2024;
Certified ICAgile Professional, 2023;
KNOW Global, Notable Women: Asheville, 2020;
Tzedek Impact Award, 2019;
Certified Grant Writing Professional, 2018;
Certified Creative Facilitator, 2016;
Masters of Art in Business Management & Leadership, 2015;
40 Under Forty: Asheville, 2013;
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2012;
Phi Alpha Honor Society, 2008; and
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, 2005.

Cortina Jenelle Caldwell, MAML is on a mission to make the world, or at least her corner of it, a better place. Since the age of 12, Cortina has been a student of creativity and entrepreneurship, learning at the hands of elders, mentors and teachers ... Show more

Renata Frade

Renata Frade

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, digital storytelling, and technofeminism.
Frade has over 20 years of experience as a hybrid professional combining academic research, multiplatform content strategy and production, innovative projects, consulting, and digital ethnography. She is passionate about empowering women to work and become entrepreneurs in IT and STEAM fields, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Attendee in Futures of Entertainment transmedia conference with Dr. Henry Jenkins in MIT MediaLab (2012) and Future of Media conference in Stanford Graduate School of Business at the Stanford University (2016). Artificial Intelligence researcher at the Cátedra Oscar Sala at the University of São Paulo.

As an accomplished author and researcher, Renata Frade has published numerous academic papers and articles on topics related to women in technology, digital storytelling, and technological feminism. She co-edited the book "Technofeminism: Multi and Transdisciplinary Contemporary Views of Women in Technology" (2023) and has presented her research at international conferences.

Frade's work has been recognized with several awards and scholarships, including the Santander Coders 2023 award and a Research Scholarship from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) for her doctoral studies.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Renata Frade is an active science communicator, frequently contributing articles to media outlets (Digitalks PT, Sapo, PĂşblico, MĂ­dia Ninja etc) and speaking at industry events on topics related to women in technology, digital innovation, and transmedia storytelling. She has also led several impactful projects, such as Punch! for Writers, Menino da Terra book app and LitGrilsBr, including developing educational platforms and organizing academic conferences.

Her commitment to staying at the forefront of digital innovation is evident in her pursuit of UX Design Fundamentals specialization from the California Institute of Arts and UX/UI and Interface Design at the University of SĂŁo Paulo. She's been invited to interviews to digital influencers and press-media such as PĂşblico Portuguese newspaper.

Frade holds a Master's degree in Literature from the State University of Rio de Janeiro and a Bachelor's degree in Social Communication (Journalism) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Her interdisciplinary background uniquely positions her at the intersection of technology, communication, and social impact.

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, d... Show more

Dan Rochon

Dan Rochon

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

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

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

He is also a certified NLP practitioner and the author of

Real Estate Evolution:

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

Think and Grow Rich: Increase Your Influence,

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

And as you might imagine,

Dan is a constant student of human experience and potential.

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

Vijeta Pai

Vijeta Pai

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

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

Benyamin Uber ]aya Prana

Benyamin Uber ]aya Prana

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

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

Susi Bauer

Susi Bauer

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

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

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

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

Oliver Larsson

Oliver Larsson

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

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

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

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