Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Lana Lesik

Lana Lesik

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a full-stack developer - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code — I’m dedicated to accompanying organizations through their digital and cultural transformations.
Passionate about DX and designing solutions that empower users and adapt to diverse environments.

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a full-stack developer - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code — I’m dedicated to accompanying orga... 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

Philipp Baron Freytag von Loringhoven

Philipp Baron Freytag von Loringhoven

He is an expert in data-driven marketing and customer insights with over 20 years of experience using data to optimize marketing and sales strategies. His focus is on helping companies ask the right questions and turn data into real competitive advantages—moving beyond mere performance metrics to well-founded strategic decisions.

He has built marketing teams in 42 countries, developed the CRM strategy for a leading automotive aftermarket player in the EU, and scaled digital business models for SMEs based on data. His approach combines marketing, data analytics, and strategy to enable data-informed decisions that drive both short-term efficiency and long-term effectiveness.

With his own MATCH framework, he emphasizes a holistic approach to marketing analytics. Rather than relying on isolated metrics or platforms, he integrates multiple analytical methods to precisely understand the impact of marketing initiatives. Finding the right balance between attribution, marketing mix modeling, lift analyses, qualitative insights, and message analytics is, in his view, the key to making sound decisions.

As a speaker and host of the dataengage.io podcast, he shares hands-on experience to make data-driven marketing strategies tangible. His goal is to help organizations generate real value from their data—without getting lost in isolated figures or short-term KPIs.

He is an expert in data-driven marketing and customer insights with over 20 years of experience using data to optimize marketing and sales strategies. His focus is on helping companies ask the right questions and turn data into real competitive advan... Show more

Dr. Jabe Bloom

Dr. Jabe Bloom

Jabe Bloom has been transforming and researching the organizational dynamics and interactions of management, design, development, and operational excellence for over 20 years as an executive, academic and consultant.

Jabe Bloom has been transforming and researching the organizational dynamics and interactions of management, design, development, and operational excellence for over 20 years as an executive, academic and consultant. Show more

Benoît Pilorget

Benoît Pilorget

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With 9 years' experience managing complex collaborative projects, including 3 as PO, I know that any project can turn into a Tower of Babel...
I also know that I don't know anything, even though I can forget this fact from time to time :)

So let's hear each other out, let's communicate and together we just might end up creating a cool product!

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Yes, I gave a talk at the Agile tour in Lyon and did a Linkedin Live show in 2024.

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Cyril Clergeau

Cyril Clergeau

Depuis plus de 15 ans, je valorise les forces humaines pour transformer les défis en leviers d’innovation. Expert certifié en coaching d’entreprise (ICP-ENT), facilitation (ICP-ATF) et Approche Appréciative (IFAI), j'accompagne les organisations vers des dynamiques agiles, collaboratives et résilientes.

Grâce à une approche centrée sur l’humain et l’intelligence collective, je conçois des solutions sur mesure qui libèrent le potentiel des organisations, des équipes et favorisent un impact durable. Visionnaire et inspirant, j'aide les entreprises à bâtir un avenir aligné sur leurs histoires, leurs valeurs et leurs ambitions.

Je suis certifié Facilitateur, Coach d'Organisation et d'Entreprise par ICAgile et Praticien en Appreciative Inquiry par l'IFAI, berceau de la démarche AI en France.

Depuis plus de 15 ans, je valorise les forces humaines pour transformer les défis en leviers d’innovation. Expert certifié en coaching d’entreprise (ICP-ENT), facilitation (ICP-ATF) et Approche Appréciative (IFAI), j'accompagne les organisations vers... Show more

Sonia Cavalliere

Sonia Cavalliere

I am part of Avanade Change Enablement team in Avanade Italy manly focused on Change Management and Digital Strategy projects.

As an expert in Innovation and Generative AI, I am passionate about driving transformative solutions that empower businesses and individuals to achieve more. My work focuses on exploring and leveraging the potential of cutting-edge technologies, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft Copilot and its integration into real-world applications.

I thrive at the intersection of technology and strategy, continually seeking ways to harness AI advancements to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable impact.

I am part of Avanade Change Enablement team in Avanade Italy manly focused on Change Management and Digital Strategy projects. As an expert in Innovation and Generative AI, I am passionate about driving transformative solutions that empower busin... Show more

Joseph Louthan

Joseph Louthan

Consultant Manager ⏵ With empathy & awareness, I empower IT pros to hone their top growth mindsets and achieve their next level of impact & career advancement.

Consultant Manager ⏵ With empathy & awareness, I empower IT pros to hone their top growth mindsets and achieve their next level of impact & career advancement. Show more

Dr. Jennifer Elemen

Dr. Jennifer Elemen

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning.

She serves as Digitally Mediated Learning Coordinator for the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) State Center at UC Berkeley School of Education, providing equity-centered professional learning for education leaders. She is also President of the California Council for the Social Studies, an Officer on the Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research (CLEAR) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative (CAI) Steering Committee, Media Literacy Coalition Member, a BeGLAD Certified Agency Trainer and Consultant. She has a record of improving equitable achievement and outcomes at the local, county, regional and state levels, having served in roles from Teacher to Administrator and Director for grades P-12 through higher education, and with the California Department of Education’s State Literacy Plan Team.

Jennifer enjoys collaborating, writing, and presenting. In 2024-2025 she was a keynote and conference speaker on AI in education, featured on the Equity Leadership Now! podcast episode "School leaders our children deserve: Bringing George Theoharis and Pedro Noguera's principles into conversation with 21CSLA," the California Educators Together podcast episode "Critical AI literacy and the future of education," the California Department of Education's webinar "AI literacy: What is it and why does it matter?" sharing her published article for the International Literacy Association's Literacy Today magazine "Teaching critical GenAI literacy: Empowering students for a digital democracy" lesson series "Critical AI literacy, ethics and justice," and additional resources at JenniferElemen.com.

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning. She serves as Digitally Mediated Learning Coordinator for the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSL... Show more

Ewelina Kurasz

Ewelina Kurasz

Senior Business-Systems Analyst & Product Owner. In love with IT. Fascinated by the process of coding. Speaker at international conferences. I truly believe that communication matters.
When I'm not at work, you can find me at IT conferences, meetup’s, volunteering somewhere, or spot me when enjoying nature in the middle of mountains or forests.
I'm usually the one, who will challenge your idea to make it bulletproof!

Senior Business-Systems Analyst & Product Owner. In love with IT. Fascinated by the process of coding. Speaker at international conferences. I truly believe that communication matters. When I'm not at work, you can find me at IT conferences, meetup... Show more

Andrea Civile

Andrea Civile

Andrea Civile is a Ph.D. candidate in Linguistics and Language Teaching at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. His research focuses on pragmatic competence and cultural shock in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language, with a cross-cultural approach involving data collection in Brazil and Japan. He is a member of the Grupo de Pesquisa "Pragmática (inter)linguística, cross-cultural e intercultural" at the University of São Paulo and participates in the Online Courses in Italian Language and Culture research group at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. Andrea has extensive experience in Italian language education, having taught at institutions such as the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo and the University of Tokyo. He currently serves as a Language Expert at the University for Foreigners of Perugia.

Andrea Civile is a Ph.D. candidate in Linguistics and Language Teaching at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. His research focuses on pragmatic competence and cultural shock in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language, with a cross-cultur... Show more

Jose Arnulfo Reyes

Jose Arnulfo Reyes

Mi nombre es Arnulfo. Me encanta compartir mis experiencias personales y profesionales en conferencias y reuniones donde trato de ayudar e inspirar a otros a lograr sus metas. Colaborador de comunidades open source locales e internacionales, creo puentes entre proyectos y personas para potenciar el software libre.

Mi nombre es Arnulfo. Me encanta compartir mis experiencias personales y profesionales en conferencias y reuniones donde trato de ayudar e inspirar a otros a lograr sus metas. Colaborador de comunidades open source locales e internacionales, creo pue... Show more

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju
Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju is a dynamic Technical Consultant, Public Speaker, and Author, affiliated with Covenant Technologies, a Microsoft Certified Partner based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over 25 years of professional experience, he is recognized as a leader in the IT industry, specializing in Microsoft infrastructure, data, and artificial intelligence solutions.

Oluwaseyi is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Office Services & Apps, and the MCT Regional Lead for Nigeria. He also serves as the Manager of Data & AI at Wragby Solutions & Technologies Limited, where he drives cutting-edge innovations in AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies. As a Fellow of the Institute of Information Management Africa (FIIM Africa), he holds one of the highest honors for excellence in data and information management.

At Covenant Technologies, Oluwaseyi plays a pivotal role as a senior consulting partner, helping organizations maximize the value of their Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and AI-powered solutions. His expertise extends beyond technical implementations, focusing on empowering businesses to leverage IT for strategic growth.

Prior to joining Covenant Technologies, Oluwaseyi was a Senior Technical Consultant and Support Manager at 1st Intellit Solution, where he led outsourcing teams and spearheaded the development of innovative client systems.

Driven by his passion for IT evolution in Africa, Oluwaseyi is a prominent advocate for cloud technologies and modern workplace solutions across West, East, and Central Africa (WECA). His campaigns for adopting tools like SharePoint, Yammer, Office 365, Azure, and Microsoft Teams have significantly influenced medium and large organizations. The growing response from the Nigerian market and beyond highlights the transformative impact of his efforts in fostering a modern IT ecosystem across Africa.

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju is a dynamic Technical Consultant, Public Speaker, and Author, affiliated with Covenant Technologies, a Microsoft Certified Partner based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over 25 years of professional experience, h... Show more

Matthieu Biava

Matthieu Biava

Matthieu BIAVA est un spécialiste des transformations organisationnelles et un expert engagé dans l’accompagnement des dirigeants et managers vers des modèles plus collaboratifs et responsables. Il conseille des dirigeants sur leurs transformations culturelles, notamment dans le cadre de projets de fusions, d’ouverture de nouveaux marchés, etc.

Il a accompagné des entreprises comme Orange, le CNES, la Poste, la MAIF, le Crédit Agricole, Renault et +50 autres grandes entreprises et ETI. Il conjugue une approche stratégique et humaine pour aider les organisations à réconcilier performance économique et impact sociétal.

Fort d’un parcours varié en entreprises et en cabinets de conseil, Directeur Général de Balthazar Agency, professeur à l’ESCP, il dirige notamment le Master in Tech & Sustainable Transformation. Auteur, il a publié récemment avec Laurence Vanhée Au cœur des Transformations (annonce linkedIn en lien) aux éditions EMS, préfacé par Pascal Demurger, Directeur Général de la MAIF et l’un des dirigeants de référence en culture d’entreprise et management en France.

Il investit dans l’IA et dirige depuis 2022 le Lab Agency avec lequel il mène plusieurs programmes d’expérimentations, notamment un cycle IA for Change où il développe avec une équipe d’experts tech IA et sociologie des agents IA pour l’accompagnement des transformations en entreprise.

Thèmes – futur des organisations, nouveaux modèles de gouvernance, impact de l’IA sur les métiers, IA leadership & transformation, future of learning, évolutions du rapport au travail

Matthieu BIAVA est un spécialiste des transformations organisationnelles et un expert engagé dans l’accompagnement des dirigeants et managers vers des modèles plus collaboratifs et responsables. Il conseille des dirigeants sur leurs transformations c... Show more

Jaime Diego da Rosa

Jaime Diego da Rosa

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários.

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários. Show more

Adam Olenn

Adam Olenn

In over 25 years of creative leadership in branding and marketing, Adam has discovered that the most powerful form of connection, communication, and persuasion is also the oldest—great storytelling. With rich support from neuroscientists, psychologists, and behavioral economists, he shows audiences why that is, and how they can use it to their advantage.

Best of all, the insights in Adam’s keynotes explain phenomena that many people sense are true without knowing why. Armed with the tools, research, and empathy Adam brings to the stage, they emerge as more confident communicators in their personal and professional lives.

Based in Rhode Island, Adam has earned rave reviews by audiences from Boston to Borneo. And with the rise of AI, Adam is determined to empower as many people as possible to become compelling, connection-building storytellers.

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In this high-energy, aha-moment-filled keynote, you’ll learn why stories have such a powerful hold on us, how they work, the transformative effect storytelling can have on your business, and how to do it.

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- …and much, much more

Learn more at https://www.rustleandspark.com/story

In over 25 years of creative leadership in branding and marketing, Adam has discovered that the most powerful form of connection, communication, and persuasion is also the oldest—great storytelling. With rich support from neuroscientists, psychologi... Show more

Rakhi Shastri

Rakhi Shastri

Rakhi Shastri is a dynamic Transformational Speaker, award-winning Toastmasters champion, life coach, and author of Loud Echo of Silent Perseverance. With over two decades of experience in leadership and personal development, she empowers individuals to break free from limiting beliefs, embrace resilience, and cultivate success-driven thinking.

Her journey—one of perseverance, loss, and profound transformation—led to a defining realization: True empowerment begins within. As a dedicated single mother and accomplished business owner, Rakhi spent years building her career, only to face an unexpected turning point in 2021 that challenged everything she knew. In losing her business, trust in others, and belief in herself, she uncovered the most powerful lesson of all—To take care of others, you must be able to take care of you first, and success is not about doing more, but about being yourself.

Determined to rebuild, Rakhi mastered mind-transforming techniques that restored her confidence and propelled her to achieve more success than ever before. Now, she shares these strategies, along with the most critical life lessons she learned over two decades, with individuals ready for meaningful growth, guiding them to release old patterns, reconnect with their authentic selves, and realign their mindset with their purpose.

As an empathetic leader and relationship strategist, Rakhi bridges the gap between personal fulfillment and career success, helping others step into their highest potential. Through her transformational approach, she teaches resilience, belief-building, and self-discovery—showing that when we elevate our inner world, life itself becomes effortless.

"If there’s one thing that can change everything around you, it’s to focus on YOU."

With her unique insights, storytelling, and unwavering commitment to growth, Rakhi inspires individuals to step into their power, embrace their purpose, and create lasting impact in every aspect of life.

Rakhi Shastri is a dynamic Transformational Speaker, award-winning Toastmasters champion, life coach, and author of Loud Echo of Silent Perseverance. With over two decades of experience in leadership and personal development, she empowers individuals... Show more

Paul-Georges Crismer

Paul-Georges Crismer

Paul-Georges Crismer a 25 ans d’expérience comme développeur, méthodologiste, architecte et chef de projet. Il en retient que ce qui active ou plombe la performance d’une équipe, ce ne sont pas les problèmes techniques, c’est la qualité des interactions et la participation engagée de chacun.

Passionné de dialogue authentique, il est formateur certifié en Communication NonViolente.
Il pratique depuis 2006 la Sociocratie, un mode de gouvernance participatif qui contribue à réinventer les organisations. Il est enthousiaste des méthodes Agiles et de l’auto-organisation.
Aujourd’hui Il est formateur, coach et médiateur : alliant ses compétences il accompagne les individus ou les équipes pour clarifier leur intention, mieux dialoguer et mieux coopérer.

Paul-Georges Crismer a 25 ans d’expérience comme développeur, méthodologiste, architecte et chef de projet. Il en retient que ce qui active ou plombe la performance d’une équipe, ce ne sont pas les problèmes techniques, c’est la qualité des interacti... Show more

Blessing Agbor

Blessing Agbor

Blessing Agbor – Cybersecurity & AI Researcher | Community Leader | Cyber Anthropologist

Blessing Agbor is a DevSecOps professional with a growing portfolio in secure development, threat modeling, and cybersecurity tooling. She has hands-on experience with tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, and Burp Suite. She is actively expanding her expertise in security automation, container security, API Security, and cloud-native DevSecOps practices.

Blessing blends her technical foundation with a unique background in Sociology and Anthropology, which informs her research and advocacy around AI safety, digital rights, and the human impact of technology. She has authored policy-focused work on the Judicial Framework for AI in Africa and is currently exploring how AI tools affect student cognition, critical thinking, and academic integrity.

She has served in technical and leadership roles for major community-led events, including Google Developers Group's Build with AI, DevFest, TechSafe, and STEMCON Tour, and regularly speaks on how security, ethics, and human behavior intersect in tech development. Currently, she’s working on API security projects—deepening her expertise in securing APIs, understanding real-world attack surfaces, implementing threat modeling, and integrating security seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines. Her focus is on building resilient, developer-friendly security workflows that align with modern DevSecOps practices.

Onstage, I bring a blend of storytelling and technical insight to topics ranging from DevSecOps, AI ethics, and secure innovation to how anthropology can reshape our approach to security. I’ve spoken at platforms like Women Techmakers, DevFest, and STEMCON Tour, among others. Blessing’s community work is grounded in intentionality: creating access, encouraging ethical innovation, and ensuring underrepresented voices are not just included, but empowered to lead. Through her events, talks, and ongoing mentorship, she is influencing how the next generation sees and practices cybersecurity and AI on the continent.

When I’m not exploring threat landscapes or leading community strategy, you’ll find me documenting my journey through vlogs, photos, or quiet reflections — often where tech meets humanity.

Blessing Agbor – Cybersecurity & AI Researcher | Community Leader | Cyber Anthropologist Blessing Agbor is a DevSecOps professional with a growing portfolio in secure development, threat modeling, and cybersecurity tooling. She has hands-on experi... Show more

Sandra Barnhill

Sandra Barnhill

Atlanta-based activist, author, and attorney Sandra Barnhill ignites transformation through powerful storytelling, empowering audiences to build an equitable society with both tough-minded wisdom and tender-hearted grace.

Atlanta-based activist, author, and attorney Sandra Barnhill ignites transformation through powerful storytelling, empowering audiences to build an equitable society with both tough-minded wisdom and tender-hearted grace. 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

David Tyler

David Tyler

Dr. B. David Tyler researches how fans consume sport, particularly around rivalry and fan communities. Tyler teaches sport data analytics as a faculty member in the McCormack Department of Sport Management, part of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is co-founder of the Know Rivalry Project and KnowRivalry.com website.

Tyler's research has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, BBC Radio, Toronto Star, Wall St Journal, ESPN radio, and SportsBusiness Journal. He is known internationally as an expert in sport rivalry, but also for being a nerd who loves data way more than is healthy.

Dr. B. David Tyler researches how fans consume sport, particularly around rivalry and fan communities. Tyler teaches sport data analytics as a faculty member in the McCormack Department of Sport Management, part of the Isenberg School of Management a... Show more

Vincent Baaij

Vincent Baaij

Vincent has been working as a developer/consultant/architect in the IT industry for almost 30 years and is still learning new things every day. He is one of the maintainers of the official Microsoft Fluent UI Blazor library, an open-source component package that offers seamless integration of Fluent UI with Blazor for building web and mobile sites and applications.

Vincent has been working as a developer/consultant/architect in the IT industry for almost 30 years and is still learning new things every day. He is one of the maintainers of the official Microsoft Fluent UI Blazor library, an open-source component ... Show more

Matthieu Gioani

Matthieu Gioani

Accompagne depuis plus de 15 ans les organisations et les équipes sur des sujets d’innovation, de prospective et de design

Accompagne depuis plus de 15 ans les organisations et les équipes sur des sujets d’innovation, de prospective et de design Show more

Greg Laudeman

Greg Laudeman

Greg pioneered community-based broadband & smart city planning. He has helped hundreds of communities across the country take ownership of their futures—from Midtown Atlanta's Innovation Zone to Bigfoot's broadband plan for eastern Washington state, from the Atlantic coast, including Chesapeake, Savannah, and Fort Lauderdale, to communities all along the Pacific, including numerous cities in the core of Los Angeles County—specializing in regional public-private partnership. After building all of this network infrastructure, Greg is refocusing on what we can do with it, and he's looking for collaborators. Who's ready to take our communities to the next level in terms of engagement, leadership, and the tech stack?

Greg pioneered community-based broadband & smart city planning. He has helped hundreds of communities across the country take ownership of their futures—from Midtown Atlanta's Innovation Zone to Bigfoot's broadband plan for eastern Washington state, ... Show more

Francisca Márcia Gomes Sampaio

Francisca Márcia Gomes Sampaio

Apaixonada por pessoas, agilidade, gestão e conhecimento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação organizacional, atuo no SERPRO — a maior empresa pública de TI do mundo — onde já contribuí em diversas frentes: transformação ágil, gestão ágil, experiência do usuário (UX), LGPD, técnicas de facilitação e, atualmente, como gestora do time Sinergia, apoiando o desenvolvimento de lideranças inspiradoras e a construção de times de alto desempenho.

Doutoranda em Engenharia de Software pela UFPE, sou também especialista em Gerência Estratégica da Informação (UNIFOR - 2004), mestre em Informática Aplicada (UNIFOR - 2008), MBA em Gerência de Projetos (FGV - 2012), pós-graduada em Psicologia Positiva, Ciência do Bem-Estar e Autorrealização (PUCRS - 2021), MBA em Liderança, Inovação e Gestão 4.0 (PUCRS - 2022) e pós-graduada em Psicologia Organizacional e Gestão de Pessoas (PUCRS - 2024).

Certificada PMP desde 2005 e Personal Coach pela SLAC, atuo também como professora em cursos de pós-graduação e palestrante em grandes eventos de agilidade, como Agile Trends, Agile Trends Gov, TDC, Agile Brazil, entre outros. Sou ainda partner do Coletivo Ação no Workshop Team Facilitator.

Movida por propósito, sigo em constante evolução pessoal e profissional, acreditando que ambientes de trabalho felizes, colaborativos e humanos geram, naturalmente, os melhores resultados.

Apaixonada por pessoas, agilidade, gestão e conhecimento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em tecnologia e transformação organizacional, atuo no SERPRO — a maior empresa pública de TI do mundo — onde já contribuí em diversas frentes: transformação ... Show more

Chris Dean

Chris Dean

A frustrated scientist at heart, with over 25 years’ experience in cross-sector digital innovation, transformation and software development for award winning start-ups, SME's and blue-chips. Now leading GreenCode and consulting on/developing solutions for AI and climate/sustainability applications.

A frustrated scientist at heart, with over 25 years’ experience in cross-sector digital innovation, transformation and software development for award winning start-ups, SME's and blue-chips. Now leading GreenCode and consulting on/developing solution... Show more

Veronika Ilina

Veronika Ilina

I believe that effective communication helps us all live our best work lives. With over 10 years of experience focused on communication between people and companies, I’m always happy to share my expertise with the tech community.

I believe that effective communication helps us all live our best work lives. With over 10 years of experience focused on communication between people and companies, I’m always happy to share my expertise with the tech community. Show more

Estelle Bailly

Estelle Bailly

With over 20 years of experience in the video gaming industry, primarily in leadership roles, I've managed multicultural teams, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Like any journey, mine has had its share of challenges, including imposter syndrome, redundancy and burnout. But these experiences have only strengthened my determination and deepened my understanding of the struggles others may face.
This journey has also led me and my family to move from Paris, France, to Brighton, UK, marking a significant life and career change!

Today, I share my insights on overcoming self-doubt and reclaiming empowerment at various conventions. In addition to public speaking and team workshops, I offer one-on-one coaching sessions in a supportive, empowering, and non-judgemental environment.

I live in Brighton and, when I'm not coaching, you can find me training for running events, chasing after my two mischievous dogs, or playing detective to figure out what my teenagers are up to (hey, no one's perfect, right?).

With over 20 years of experience in the video gaming industry, primarily in leadership roles, I've managed multicultural teams, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Like any journey, mine has had its share of challenges, including impost... Show more

Tamara Kondakjian-Ravel

Tamara Kondakjian-Ravel

Experte en agilité, en management d'équipe et en transformation des entreprises, j’ai guidé de nombreuses équipes à travers des programmes de transformation agile et numérique. Je me suis systématique appuyée sur l'agilité comme levier pour insuffler une dynamique qui fait sens au sein des équipes projets, et également pour alimenter l'énergie nécessaire au lien entre les personnes pour bien travailler ensemble.

Ma vision ? Faire de l’agilité bien plus qu’un cadre méthodologique : un véritable catalyseur de sens, d'énergie collective et de performance durable.
À travers mes interventions, je démontre comment l’intelligence émotionnelle et les dynamiques relationnelles sont les clés essentielles pour surmonter les résistances au changement et instaurer une collaboration harmonieuse et performante.

Que ce soit comme oratrice, coach ou formatrice, je suis animée par une mission : inspirer, transmettre et outiller les leaders et équipes pour qu’ils dépassent leurs propres limites, naviguent avec audace dans la complexité, et transforment chaque défi en opportunité.

Experte en agilité, en management d'équipe et en transformation des entreprises, j’ai guidé de nombreuses équipes à travers des programmes de transformation agile et numérique. Je me suis systématique appuyée sur l'agilité comme levier pour insuffler... Show more

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