Humanities & Social Sciences
Esteemed speakers contributing their insights into human culture, behavior, and societal development
Sanne Ziethen
Curriculums- und Studiengangsentwicklung, Projekt "aLaZukunft" (Agile Lehrarchitektur für Zukunftsthemen), Universität Hildesheim
Dr. Sanne Ziethen ist Kultur- und Geschichtswissenschaftlerin sowie Hochschuldidaktikerin mit Schwerpunkt auf partizipativer Lehrentwicklung, Transfer von Lehrinnovationen und digital gestützter Hochschullehre. Nach dem Studium der Kulturwissenschaft... Show more
Aline Eid Galante
Unicamp, Head de Design de Serviços para a Transformação Digital Mestre em Administração e Especialista em Transformação Digital do Trabalho
Aline Eid Galante é mestre em Administração pela Unicamp, com pesquisa voltada à gestão do tempo, trabalho digital e impactos das tecnologias no cotidiano. Atua na Diretoria Executiva de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação (Detic) da Unicamp com i... Show more
Michaela Gyasi-Agyei is a lawyer and policy professional who is interested in the intersection between technology, policy and digital rights. She holds a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and graduated as Valedi... Show more
Mubarra Shaikh is a backend engineer focused on building scalable systems and exploring how AI is transforming modern software development. With experience in Python and frameworks like Django and FastAPI, she has developed end-to-end applications in... Show more
Nick Woodley is an ISO 42001 Lead Auditor with over 25 years of enterprise technology experience, uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between AI innovation and governance requirements. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Cybersecurity Architect Ex... Show more
Computer Engineer. Independent professional. I have more than 20 years dedicated to the world of data as a BI Trainer and Consultant. Currently immersed in the world of Power Platform - Power BI. Show more
Shaun Savage is the founder of Computado Rita, an Edge AI company in Costa Rica, with 30+ years across system-security architecture, embedded systems, IoT, and machine learning. He holds an MS in Electrical Engineering (Oregon State) and a BS in Comp... Show more
Carlos Andres Montoya Acosta
Climate & Development Professional | Social Entrepreneur | UN Young Professional
Carlos Montoya works at the intersection of climate science, international development, social innovation, and science communication. He currently leads communications for the World Climate Research Programme at the World Meteorological Organization ... Show more
I work at an unusual intersection: psychology applied to AI-powered operations design. I studied how the human mind thinks, decides and burns out before I learned to automate it. Today I do both at the same time and it turns out to be the most useful... Show more
Otman Nouinou
AI Entrepreneur | University Professor | International Speaker Building AI Systems where humans & agents work together
Otman Nouinou is an AI entrepreneur, university professor, executive advisor, and international speaker with more than 25 years of experience in technology, innovation, and digital transformation. He advises organizations across Europe and the Mid... Show more
Olivier MY
I help managers and their teams regain clarity and efficiency, without burning out | Organizational Coach · ICF PCC · INSEAD
I am an expert in executive and managerial coaching, specializing in agile approaches, organizational design, and team dynamics. Trained as an electronics engineer and holding advanced certifications in leadership and coaching, I combine technical ex... Show more
Emanuel Toledo is a Data Scientist and holds a degree in Public Management, specializing in the implementation of artificial intelligence and the strategic use of data in organizations. With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, he wor... Show more
Ken Armstrong is an editor and narrative coach on Bloomberg's global investigations team. He's won Pulitzers for investigative and explanatory reporting, and shared in two staff Pulitzers for breaking news. Other awards include a Peabody for radio an... Show more
Khrystyna Kurganska
Chairman of the Board, DOLADU Mental Health Lab Founder | AI Health & Mental Wellbeing | Building technology for human-centered impact
Khrystyna Kurganska is an entrepreneur, founder, and mental health advocate working at the intersection of business, social impact, psychology, sensory experience, and human recovery. For more than 15 years, she has built businesses in perfumery, ar... Show more
Indra is a postdoctoral fellow in applied mathematics at the University College Dublin, Ireland, working on all things "dynamical systems". He takes a computational approach to tackle complex problems, and his current research is focused on understan... Show more
Pav Lertjitbanjong is a Decision Scientist and the founder of PAVNESS — Unbreakable Leadership Lab, a high-stakes performance training platform for the AI era. She spent over 20 years inside Fortune 500 and global organizations, most recently as H... Show more
Chetna Varman
Senior Leader of UX and Research at Caterpillar, UX Strategy Leader | Designing Trust in Complex Systems
I’m a UX strategy leader with two decades of experience building and transforming complex ecosystems across enterprise platforms, industrial systems, and digital transformation programs. I’ve led global UX teams, shaped enterprise design systems, and... Show more
Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large en... Show more
Daniel F. Leston is an engineer, policy expert, and author working at the intersection of technology, sovereignty, and development across Europe and Africa. An IBM alumni and former advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Science , he has spent two decade... Show more
Riz Vazir has a deep background in tech and healthcare consulting, most recently as Director of Business Strategy at Microsoft. He founded Scroll By Choice to address a health crisis caused as collateral damage from the unrestricted monetization of h... Show more
Tess is a facilitator, coach, and experience designer who works at the intersection of people, technology, and business. She's helped organisations untangle complex problems, from culture design and employee experience to customer journeys and lea... Show more
Moritz Schmid studiert Politikwissenschaft und Volkswirtschaftslehre an der Universität Regensburg. Seit April 2026 ist er Sprecher des Bayerischen Landesstudierendenrats und vertritt die über 400.000 Studierenden in Bayern. In dieser Funktion sind s... Show more
Dr. Deitra C. Payne is a dynamic achievement and accountability coach, motivational speaker, and Founder and CEO of Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC, based in Arizona. With over 15 years of experience as a college and university prof... Show more
Kourtney Bonzo began her career in marketing with Texas Roadhouse before transitioning into volunteer management during the COVID-19 pandemic. She successfully increased volunteer engagement by 50%, helping her organization earn recognition as Northe... Show more
Mediador, formado en la Escuela de Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard, en Cambridge, Massachusetts, EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de las Organizacion... Show more
I am John Kingsford Amissah, a certified Data Analyst and Founder & CEO of StratIQ Consult, leading analytics-driven transformation and strategic advisory across Africa. I specialize in turning complex data into actionable insights using tools like E... Show more
Lynda Williams spent a decade building an award-winning PR agency across South East Asia and Hong Kong. She led multi-generational teams, won international clients, and by every external measure — was at the top of her game. She also learned the hard... Show more
Travel and Tech writer who blends experience from journalism and as a senior marketer to make sense of how companies can manage change during tech transformations. Show more
The Flow Architect behind Olympic Champions & Global Brands | Helping elite athletes & leaders to be their best when it matters most | 8+ years coaching C-suite, founders, Olympic athletes & high performing teams Show more
I bring a unique interdisciplinary perspective that blends forensic anthropology, cultural research, education, and storytelling into engaging, accessible conversations for modern audiences. My background spans scientific research, public education, ... Show more
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