Sophia is a bilingual communicator, science advocate, and global citizen whose journey from Seattle to Spain has shaped a unique voice in cross-cultural storytelling. With a background in science and a passion for language, she specializes in making complex ideas accessible—whether translating scientific concepts for public audiences or navigating the nuances of life between cultures.

Her talks explore the human side of communication: how language shapes identity, how expatriate life rewires our sense of belonging, and how science can be a bridge—not a barrier—between communities. Fluent in English and Spanish, Sophia brings warmth, clarity, and insight to every stage she steps on, inspiring audiences to listen deeply, speak boldly, and connect meaningfully.

Sophia is a bilingual communicator, science advocate, and global citizen whose journey from Seattle to Spain has shaped a unique voice in cross-cultural storytelling. With a background in science and a passion for language, she specializes in making ... Show more

Joanne founded Wicked Agility, Agilists4Sustainability, We Hope Magazine, and the Agile Mentorship TO Program. Wicked Agility brings wicked problems and agility with corporations and volunteers to serve local communities sustainability challenges. The Mentorship program brings knowledge & connection to the Agile Community about Agile, Business Agility, team dynamics, leadership, coaching, and sustainability. She currently applies agility to sustainability in her incubator programs with great success. She is passionate about enabling more cause-based leaders who want to make a difference in the world. Her expertise helps teams, leaders, communities, and organizations make a difference.

Joanne founded Wicked Agility, Agilists4Sustainability, We Hope Magazine, and the Agile Mentorship TO Program. Wicked Agility brings wicked problems and agility with corporations and volunteers to serve local communities sustainability challenges. Th... Show more

dr Alek Tarkowski is a digital activist, strategist and sociologist of technology. He is the co-founder and Strategy Director at the Open Future think tank. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Creative Commons and chairs the Oversight Board of Centrum Cyfrowe, a Polish digital think-and-do tank. He is member and co-founder of Communia, a European advocacy association supporting the digital public domain. His previous experience includes strategic advisory role in the Polish Office of the Prime Minister and positions in advisory bodies to the Polish Minister of Digital Affairs. His work focuses on strategies and public policies through which digital technologies are shaped to maximize public benefit. New Europe Challenger 2016 and Leadership Academy of Poland alumnus (class of 2017).

dr Alek Tarkowski is a digital activist, strategist and sociologist of technology. He is the co-founder and Strategy Director at the Open Future think tank. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Creative Commons and chairs the Oversight Board of ... Show more

Writer and speaker

Writer and speaker Show more

25 years of experience in strategic fundraising, marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement across the UK and New Zealand. Championing a culture of insight-led, donor-focused innovation and digital-first engagement.

25 years of experience in strategic fundraising, marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement across the UK and New Zealand. Championing a culture of insight-led, donor-focused innovation and digital-first engagement. Show more

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witnessing these practices foster impactful client relationships through a strong commitment to teamwork.

Through her work at the intersection of business operations, development, and technology; Gena recognizes that relationship-building is not just a strategy—it's a way of operating. Known for her adeptness in asking the right questions, she guides Skvare as a technology company that recommends a pencil when it's the best tool for the job. Gena understands that Skvare's ongoing success hinges on effective recommendations balancing clients' needs with their budgets and views her work as building and supporting meaning-making spaces – online hubs where people access resources, connect with peers, and take action on issues they care about.

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witn... Show more

Eduardo is a hackathon enthusiast who has worked as a senior developer and technical lead on Drupal projects for some of the most recognizable organizations including the NCAA, World Bank, and World Fuel Services. Before joining Lullabot full time, Eduardo was an integral member of the Lullabot team that launched Drupal 8 projects for Bravo and Oxygen. His career has also included launching DevsTec and heydru! both a Lima-based Drupal company, and working on Drupal projects for Lullabot, Myplanet, Phase2, and Anexus.

Having participated in over 100 hackathons, Eduardo’s Bomba App, a “life-saving” mobile application that allows firefighters to more immediately locate emergencies via the popular traffic app Waze, took first place at AngelHack’s Hackcelerator 2017. Eduardo also helped create Code Heroes, a gaming app that teaches kids how to code.

Eduardo’s love of development has also inspired him to give back by serving as a professor at the Autonomous University of Peru, organizing hackathons and mentoring participants as the AngelHack Ambassador, speaking at international conferences, and contributing to Drupal innovation. He has also been a contributor to #UnaSolaFuerza, a project that creates awareness of areas affected by the floods in Peru through citizen-generated reports.

Eduardo is a hackathon enthusiast who has worked as a senior developer and technical lead on Drupal projects for some of the most recognizable organizations including the NCAA, World Bank, and World Fuel Services. Before joining Lullabot full time, E... Show more

Hazirah is an introspective web developer and micropreneur. After an early career in e-government, she went on to work in software and web development. She's been a reading advocate and a volunteer in local tech and sports communities. She dreams of digitally archiving Brunei, our culture and communities, for the future.

Hazirah is an introspective web developer and micropreneur. After an early career in e-government, she went on to work in software and web development. She's been a reading advocate and a volunteer in local tech and sports communities. She dreams of ... Show more

Author, journalist, career counselor and interpreter. With over three decades of experience of experience in the creative fields as a resident of Oslo. Born in India, speaking five languages, Saroj runs two writers group in Oslo. Oslo Skriveklubb and Writers Cafe Oslo.
By organising workshops and literary events she has carved a niche for herself in the literary landscape of Oslo.
With extensive experience of working with immigrant groups, she frequently explores themes of identity, culture and love in her stories.

Author, journalist, career counselor and interpreter. With over three decades of experience of experience in the creative fields as a resident of Oslo. Born in India, speaking five languages, Saroj runs two writers group in Oslo. Oslo Skriveklubb and... Show more

Tyler Suard is a Python software developer in the field of Machine Learning and AI. He loves spaceships, giant robots, and his cat Ridley.

Tyler Suard is a Python software developer in the field of Machine Learning and AI. He loves spaceships, giant robots, and his cat Ridley. Show more

Mila je član SFere koji se mota po Kajzerici već par godina, a sad se dala nagovoriti i na organizaciju SFeraKona. Postavlja naizgled jednostavna pitanja na konovima, koja vas zapravo tjeraju na razmišljanje. Odavno igra razne društvene igre, a (skoro) uvijek je otvorena za probati novu. Član hrvatske Carcassonne reprezentacije 2024. i 2025. Kapetan hrvatske Azul reprezentacije 2025./2. sezona

Mila je član SFere koji se mota po Kajzerici već par godina, a sad se dala nagovoriti i na organizaciju SFeraKona. Postavlja naizgled jednostavna pitanja na konovima, koja vas zapravo tjeraju na razmišljanje. Odavno igra razne društvene igre, a (skor... Show more

Nyi founded ThitsaWorks in 2016 to create data-driven solutions that assist financial institutions in managing payments, data, and risk mitigation. Nyi has over 27 years of expertise in public administration, finance, fintech, software development, and financial inclusion.

Before launching ThitsaWorks, Nyi dedicated over two decades to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, working in the finance and technology sectors. In his final role there, he served as the Chief of the Information Systems Unit in the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management. Here, he led a team of IT experts and software developers, overseeing the development, maintenance, and support of worldwide IT operations for UN conference activities.

Nyi has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Columbia University and a Master of Science in Information Systems from the City University of New York.

Nyi founded ThitsaWorks in 2016 to create data-driven solutions that assist financial institutions in managing payments, data, and risk mitigation. Nyi has over 27 years of expertise in public administration, finance, fintech, software development, a... Show more

My work is spreading agile and lean culture, helping people with theory and practice, mentoring, facilitating and supporting them. I also coach teams, managers and executives (CTOs, CEOs) in order to help them grow strong in applying Agile methodologies to their work.

My work is spreading agile and lean culture, helping people with theory and practice, mentoring, facilitating and supporting them. I also coach teams, managers and executives (CTOs, CEOs) in order to help them grow strong in applying Agile methodolog... Show more

Paul is a Computer Science graduate from the University of Jos and holds global certifications as a trainer from both Microsoft and Google. He is also certified in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity by IBM, bringing extensive expertise in the field of responsible AI. His passion for innovation and commitment to excellence have established him as a seasoned application developer and consultant.

As an alumnus of the prestigious Microsoft EMEA Gold Ambassador program, Paul was recognized for his outstanding contributions and leadership within the Microsoft technology ecosystem. This accolade underscores his dedication to advancing innovation and fostering global connections within the tech community. His core mission is to collaborate, share knowledge, and build networks with professionals both within and beyond the tech industry.

Paul is a Computer Science graduate from the University of Jos and holds global certifications as a trainer from both Microsoft and Google. He is also certified in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity by IBM, bringing extensive expertise in the ... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ingo Kleiber studied English, political science, and economics at Heidelberg University, pursuing a teaching degree. After previously working at the Heidelberg School of Education, he is now a Senior Expert for Digital Education and Educational Technology at the Vice-Rectorate for Teaching and Studies of the University of Cologne. He is currently also pursuing his Ph.D. at the intersection of corpus/computational linguistics and foreign language teaching.

Ingo Kleiber studied English, political science, and economics at Heidelberg University, pursuing a teaching degree. After previously working at the Heidelberg School of Education, he is now a Senior Expert for Digital Education and Educational Techn... Show more

Emma Gilmour is an accessibility consultant and frontend developer originally from Co. Monaghan.

Following secondary school in Co. Antrim, she studied Media and Fine Art in Liverpool before running a photography business and art studio. Later, she retrained in construction and spent several years as a decorator and furniture maker.

In 2018, she retrained as a developer, working mainly in frontend development for companies like AO, where she became known as an accessibility subject matter expert and co-founded the Accessibility Guild.

After almost 20 years in Liverpool, she relocated to the Glens of Antrim and founded Pathfinder Accessibility, an accessibility consultancy and training business that helps organisations on their accessibility journey.

Emma Gilmour is an accessibility consultant and frontend developer originally from Co. Monaghan. Following secondary school in Co. Antrim, she studied Media and Fine Art in Liverpool before running a photography business and art studio. Later, she... Show more

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit )
Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show )
Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit ) Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show ) Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space Show more

I am a data-driven design strategist.
I specialise in transforming raw data into blueprints for intelligent, human-centred services and products. With a career spanning MI, data engineering and data solutions, I see data as a design tool that powers innovation. I champion a design philosophy that places human needs, ethical considerations and user control at the forefront of AI-driven automation.
I advocate for technology designed to enhance, rather than dictates human experience.

I am a data-driven design strategist. I specialise in transforming raw data into blueprints for intelligent, human-centred services and products. With a career spanning MI, data engineering and data solutions, I see data as a design tool that power... Show more

Après plusieurs années à œuvrer en tant que développeur, chef de projet, directeur de projet, j'accompagne depuis 10 ans des leaders, managers et organisations dans le changement.
Que ce soit des PME, ETI et grand groupe, les changements sont une nécessité et l'adaptabilité une aptitude tant personnelle qu'organisationnelle indispensable.
L'accompagnement des personnes n'est pas tout le temps au centre des préoccupations, pourtant c'est un facteur clé de succès ou d'échec. C'est pour cela que je continue de me former, d'échanger et de partager avec passion et conviction.
Le changement c'est tout le temps et connaître ses ressources et freins individuels et collectifs face à lui est un gage d'adaptabilité et de succès.

Après plusieurs années à œuvrer en tant que développeur, chef de projet, directeur de projet, j'accompagne depuis 10 ans des leaders, managers et organisations dans le changement. Que ce soit des PME, ETI et grand groupe, les changements sont une né... Show more

Philosopher and entreprenuer, involved with technology and communication since 1999. Co-founder of Agile Reloaded and Nobilita. Currently working with corporates teams in order to get their companies ready for the future, evolving the way they works and hacking their culture.

Philosopher and entreprenuer, involved with technology and communication since 1999. Co-founder of Agile Reloaded and Nobilita. Currently working with corporates teams in order to get their companies ready for the future, evolving the way they works ... Show more

I solve the $2M problems that happen when brilliant technology meets confused humans.

Over the past decade, I've built AI platforms that generate $5M ARR, transformed failing products into 340% growth stories, and led 50,000+ user migrations with zero downtime. But here's what I've really learned: the biggest technology challenges aren't technical at all. They're psychological.

With my Master's in Social Data Science from Oxford, I've spent my career at the intersection where human behavior meets enterprise technology. I've worked across healthcare, finance, and global consulting at Accenture, consistently discovering that the same patterns emerge everywhere: smart people make predictable, irrational decisions about technology adoption.
I'm the product leader who gets called in when expensive AI implementations sit unused, when teams resist change despite obvious benefits, or when leadership needs someone who can translate between C-suite vision and developer reality. My "human first AI" framework is now adopted by 3 Fortune 500 companies because it works with human psychology rather than against it.
My superpower is turning complex technological chaos into revenue generating clarity. I've reduced patient wait times from 48 hours to 4 hours, cut compliance review time by 87%, and helped teams embrace AI tools they initially feared. I understand both the technical possibilities (Python, TensorFlow, cloud architecture) and the human realities (cognitive bias, change resistance, team dynamics) of making technology actually work.

Whether I'm speaking about AI manipulation psychology, the neuroscience of developer attention, or why brilliant teams make terrible technology decisions, I bring data driven insights combined with real world war stories from the trenches of enterprise transformation.
I
believe the future belongs to leaders who understand that every technology problem is fundamentally a people problem. And people problems are endlessly fascinating to solve.

I solve the $2M problems that happen when brilliant technology meets confused humans. Over the past decade, I've built AI platforms that generate $5M ARR, transformed failing products into 340% growth stories, and led 50,000+ user migrations with ... Show more

Guillermo Pallavicini es actor, director de teatro y Speaker de Programas de Entrenamiento en Comunicación Directiva con una extensa trayectoria en los escenarios. Se especializó en Ciencias de las Comunicaciones en la Universidad de Colonia, Alemania.
Durante más de 20 años, ha impartido programas de formación en empresas multinacionales, universidades y a un gran número de profesionales. Inspirado por la neurociencia, las ciencias cognitivas del cerebro y la programación neurolingüística, creó el método Cerebral Performance for Communication, CERPERFCT. Este método activa las neuronas directivas para dominar la voz, emoción, expresión corporal y la razón, logrando potenciar la Inteligencia Comunicacional.
Con una capacidad innata para conectar con el público, su estilo es sensible, entretenido y simpático, logrando emocionar, divertir y hacer reflexionar. Su objetivo es que cada persona se lleve la certeza de que la vida puede ser mucho mejor y que tenemos la capacidad de dirigirnos a nosotros mismos para liderar nuestros entornos.
Su vida es una historia de aventuras y sacrificio, forjada desde muy joven por una gran capacidad de trabajo, inteligencia y una profunda pasión por todo lo que hace. Ha publicado un libro y ha sido entrevistado por el canal Global Coach & PNL de Barcelona en el segmento "Entrevistas Inspiradoras", logrando generar un antes y un después en quienes lo siguen. Es un ser mágico, dinámico y encantador de cerebros.

Guillermo Pallavicini es actor, director de teatro y Speaker de Programas de Entrenamiento en Comunicación Directiva con una extensa trayectoria en los escenarios. Se especializó en Ciencias de las Comunicaciones en la Universidad de Colonia, Alemani... Show more

A professional with more than 15 years of experience in human resources, focused on promoting development through a modern, effective, and technological strategy.

Profesional con más de 15 años de experiencia en recursos humanos, orientado a potenciar el desarrollo a través de una estrategia moderna, eficaz y tecnológica.

Profissional com mais de 15 anos de experiência em recursos humanos, focado em promover o desenvolvimento por meio de uma estratégia moderna, eficaz e tecnológica.

A professional with more than 15 years of experience in human resources, focused on promoting development through a modern, effective, and technological strategy. Profesional con más de 15 años de experiencia en recursos humanos, orientado a poten... Show more

Tetiana is a Senior UX Designer at BIMcollab in the Netherlands. Starting her career as an engineer, she developed a passion for user-centric and accessible design, together with an interest for technology and innovation. Her work emphasizes ethical design and sustainability, creating products that make a positive impact.

She also shares her UX expertise through conference talks and LinkedIn Learning courses on various UX topics, reaching over 35,000 students worldwide.

Tetiana is a Senior UX Designer at BIMcollab in the Netherlands. Starting her career as an engineer, she developed a passion for user-centric and accessible design, together with an interest for technology and innovation. Her work emphasizes ethical ... Show more

Thomas Scola, founder and CEO of The Bluefly Collective (Bluefly.io), brings over 20 years of industry expertise to digital solutions in Drupal and AI technologies. A former Acquia leader and pioneer of the Collaborative Impact Model, Thomas merges technical excellence with organizational innovation inspired by open-source principles. Since co-founding the Maine Drupal User Group in 2007, he has championed human-centric approaches that transform both technological implementations and organizational structures.

Thomas Scola, founder and CEO of The Bluefly Collective (Bluefly.io), brings over 20 years of industry expertise to digital solutions in Drupal and AI technologies. A former Acquia leader and pioneer of the Collaborative Impact Model, Thomas merges t... Show more

Psicóloga con 8 años de experiencia en procesos de Recursos Humanos para la industria TI Internacional con filiales en Colombia y LATAM. Soy una intensa con el tema de la experiencia positiva del candidato - luego empleado, reflejo la calidad humana que todos admiran de los latinos en el ámbito corporativo y me encargo de contagiarla fácilmente a mi equipo. Veo a mis candidatos como clientes futuros y mensajeros invaluables de la industria, soy embajadora del feedback - feedforward para el candidato, y cuando no estoy trabajando estoy cantándole canciones de Rammstein a mi hija.

Psicóloga con 8 años de experiencia en procesos de Recursos Humanos para la industria TI Internacional con filiales en Colombia y LATAM. Soy una intensa con el tema de la experiencia positiva del candidato - luego empleado, reflejo la calidad humana ... Show more

Lucas has worked his whole career to unlock the door for students and early professionals to tiptoe their way into the tech world. Be it through global hackathons, enabling student campus leaders, or giving educators future forward tools, Lucas works to build as many bridges as possible for every brand of new professional.

Lucas has worked his whole career to unlock the door for students and early professionals to tiptoe their way into the tech world. Be it through global hackathons, enabling student campus leaders, or giving educators future forward tools, Lucas works... Show more

Crypto enthusiast

Crypto enthusiast Show more

Doutora em Ciência da Informação pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Mestra em Ciência da Informação pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Especialista em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente pelo Centro Universitário de João Pessoa. Graduada em Licenciatura Plena em Pedagogia pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. Professora do Curso de Biblioteconomia da Universidade Federal de Alagoas. Atua nos campos da Ciência da Informação, com ênfase em Gestão, Tecnologia da Informação, Inteligência Artificial e Gênero.

Doutora em Ciência da Informação pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Mestra em Ciência da Informação pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Especialista em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente pelo Centro Universitário de João Pessoa. Graduada em Licenci... Show more