Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Emma Ruck

Emma Ruck

Et si la pédagogie ludique rendait notre monde plus habitable ... ✨
Depuis plusieurs années, je le met au service du design de jeux et d'outils pédagogiques et ludiques, sur-mesure.

Après avoir terminé mes études en Food Design en 2019, je me suis formée à la facilitation d'ateliers puis à la création et l'animation de Serious Game.

Mon crédo aujourd'hui :
Imaginer • Concevoir • Transmettre

🌱Imaginer des expériences ludiques et apprenantes pour tous publics.

🍀Concevoir et réaliser des supports intuitifs & impactant.

🍃Transmettre et animer ces expériences grâce à l'intelligence collective.

Et si la pédagogie ludique rendait notre monde plus habitable ... ✨ Depuis plusieurs années, je le met au service du design de jeux et d'outils pédagogiques et ludiques, sur-mesure. Après avoir terminé mes études en Food Design en 2019, je me sui... Show more

Miche-Lee Van Schalkwyk

Miche-Lee Van Schalkwyk

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY.

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY. Show more

Sara Iacozza, Ph.D.

Sara Iacozza, Ph.D.

Mi occupo di prodotto e user research, mettendo sempre al primo posto le vere necessità degli utenti. Credo che un prodotto abbia valore solo se risolve un problema o coglie un’opportunità reale. Quando riesco a ritagliarmi spazio tra i progetti di ricerca, mi piace creare e ottimizzare processi che aiutino i team a trasformare gli insight in azioni concrete, integrando discovery, design e delivery in modo fluido — e usando l’AI come alleato per rendere tutto più accessibile e veloce.

Mi occupo di prodotto e user research, mettendo sempre al primo posto le vere necessità degli utenti. Credo che un prodotto abbia valore solo se risolve un problema o coglie un’opportunità reale. Quando riesco a ritagliarmi spazio tra i progetti di r... Show more

Tim Clarke

Tim Clarke

Tim is driven by a passion for harnessing cutting-edge technologies to bridge the gap between humans and machines, transforming the way we understand, interpret, and interact with information. Holding an MA in Religious Anthropology and an MSc in Data Science, Tim has had a diverse career, initially working internationally in the Oil Industry before shifting his focus to the tech sector. His expertise now centres on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Knowledge Graph techniques to link complex datasets, facilitating more efficient data mining.

His background in Anthropology equips him with a profound understanding of human behaviour, cultural dynamics, and societal structures—skills that have been invaluable in his role as an NLP Engineer. This awareness allows Tim to design NLP systems with a deep appreciation for context, cultural nuances, and diverse perspectives.

Tim is driven by a passion for harnessing cutting-edge technologies to bridge the gap between humans and machines, transforming the way we understand, interpret, and interact with information. Holding an MA in Religious Anthropology and an MSc in Dat... Show more

Aheado Fyou

Aheado Fyou

Aheado Fyou is a mad scientist who is sent two minutes into the future. He sees terrible things in our civilization's actions. He comes back on special occasions to warn you not to make our mistakes, which resulted in limited human rights, an AI-controlled world, and constant surveillance.

There are many reasons for that. Listen to him!

Aheado Fyou is a mad scientist who is sent two minutes into the future. He sees terrible things in our civilization's actions. He comes back on special occasions to warn you not to make our mistakes, which resulted in limited human rights, an AI-cont... Show more

David Aronchick

David Aronchick

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this.

Previously, I led product management for Kubernetes on behalf of Google, launched Google Kubernetes Engine, and co-founded the Kubeflow project, and led Open Source Machine Learning Strategy at Azure. I have also worked at Protocol Labs, Amazon and Chef and co-founded three startups.

When not spending too much time in service of electrons, I can be found on a mountain (on skis), traveling the world (via restaurants) or participating in kid activities, of which there are a lot more than I remember than when I was that age.

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this. Previously, I led prod... Show more

Ignacio Palma

Ignacio Palma

Ignacio is a community weaver

Ignacio is a community weaver Show more

Mary Luis

Mary Luis

In the demanding world of modern education, students are constantly battling tight deadlines, overflowing workloads, and personal responsibilities. It's within this high-pressure environment that a controversial yet increasingly common practice emerges: when paying for assignments actually saves your GPA https://essayservice.com/pay-for-homework . Far from being a shortcut for the lazy, outsourcing some academic tasks can be a strategic move for overwhelmed students who aim to maintain their academic standing without burning out.

There’s a lingering stigma around purchasing academic help, yet many students who turn to services like Essayservice do so not out of negligence, but necessity. Imagine a full-time student who also works a part-time job to make ends meet. Faced with three major assignments due in the same week, it's not laziness but survival instinct that drives the decision to delegate. By selectively outsourcing one of those tasks, the student can focus on performing better in the other two, ultimately preserving — or even improving — their GPA.

Moreover, this approach doesn’t inherently compromise learning. Students often use paid assignments as study guides, reverse-engineering them to understand structure, content, and style. The quality of work delivered by professional writers can serve as a benchmark, especially for complex subjects where classroom teaching might not be enough. Rather than submitting blindly, students can compare these expertly written papers with their own drafts, learning through contrast and example.

It’s also crucial to recognize that time management is a skill — and part of that skill lies in knowing when to delegate. Just as CEOs hire consultants and athletes rely on coaches, students, too, can benefit from expert support. Especially in non-core subjects that don't directly impact a student’s career path, outsourcing an assignment can free up time for more critical academic or personal priorities.

Critics may argue that paying for assignments is unethical, but the reality is nuanced. Academic support services exist on a spectrum: from tutoring to editing to full ghostwriting. The key lies in how the student uses the service. If the goal is to learn and survive the academic grind with integrity intact, the ethical landscape becomes much less black and white.

In conclusion, while not a solution for every situation, paying for assignments can indeed save your GPA when used wisely. It’s not about cheating the system — it’s about managing an unsustainable one. For students under pressure, it's not just a backup plan; it's a calculated choice to stay afloat in a system that often demands too much, too fast.

In the demanding world of modern education, students are constantly battling tight deadlines, overflowing workloads, and personal responsibilities. It's within this high-pressure environment that a controversial yet increasingly common practice emerg... Show more

Andrea Portuese

Andrea Portuese

15 years working on several HR roles in both international enterprises and italian companies. 3 years of experience in Spain. In ConTe.it I felt i love for Agile and currently involved into agilization projects and DevOps transition in IT.
Release Train Leader/Field Manager since March 2021

15 years working on several HR roles in both international enterprises and italian companies. 3 years of experience in Spain. In ConTe.it I felt i love for Agile and currently involved into agilization projects and DevOps transition in IT. Release T... Show more

Jan Schlatter

Jan Schlatter

Studium der Geschichtswissenschaft (Passau, Potsdam)
Arbeitsorte:
ZDF (Redaktion Zeitgeschichte / ZDF History), Mainz
Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Halle
Lehrstuhl Neueste Geschichte, Universität Würzburg
Lehrstuhl Fränkische Landesgeschichte, Universität Würzburg
Stabsstelle Kompetenzentwicklung in Studium und Lehre, Universität Passau

Aktuell Instructional Designer, mediendidaktische Beratung zu digitaler Lehre, KI-Implementierungen in der Hochschullehre

Studium der Geschichtswissenschaft (Passau, Potsdam) Arbeitsorte: ZDF (Redaktion Zeitgeschichte / ZDF History), Mainz Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Halle Lehrstuhl Neueste Geschichte, Universität Würzburg Lehrstuhl Fränkische Landesgeschichte, Univ... Show more

Fatima Alhassan

Fatima Alhassan

A lover of community, data Analyst

A lover of community, data Analyst Show more

Barbara Mišković

Barbara Mišković

Barbara Mišković znana još i kao Sigrun Stormgard, Zmaj od Stormgarda ili jednostavno Kroničarka, autorica je serijala Kronike Zmaja od Stormgarda kao i knjige Priča o Roisin MacBride i raznih drugih fantasy i SF romana. Piše nadahnuta snovima, putovanjima, kroz ovostrane i onostrane Svjetove. Bavi se i ručnom izradom knjiga jer takve knjige sadrže najviše čarolije u sebi. Druži se s vilama, zmajevima i anđelima smrti, a dobrodošla je čak i u Everwindu što govori mnogo o njenoj reputaciji, iako, ako pitate arhmaga Sorena, o tome bi se dalo debatirati. Zato ga nemojte pitati. Jednostavno...nemojte.

Barbara Mišković znana još i kao Sigrun Stormgard, Zmaj od Stormgarda ili jednostavno Kroničarka, autorica je serijala Kronike Zmaja od Stormgarda kao i knjige Priča o Roisin MacBride i raznih drugih fantasy i SF romana. Piše nadahnuta snovima, putov... Show more

Melissa Pennington

Melissa Pennington

Melissa Pennington is a bilingual Global HR Executive with over 23 years of experience transforming people strategies across small businesses, nonprofits, and global enterprises. As the Founder of HR On Demand, she helps mission-driven organizations build compliant, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces. Melissa has spoken on national stages including AfroTech, Black In HR, and Latina in Leadership, where she empowers audiences to rethink HR as a driver of equity, innovation, and business growth.

Melissa Pennington is a bilingual Global HR Executive with over 23 years of experience transforming people strategies across small businesses, nonprofits, and global enterprises. As the Founder of HR On Demand, she helps mission-driven organizations ... Show more

Iva Silla

Iva Silla

Iva Silla već više od desetljeća vodi maštovite tematske razglede grada pod zajedničkim nazivnikom Secret Zagreb. To je samo dio njenog opusa u kreativnom turizmu i interpretaciji baštine, a trenutno joj je najveća strast razvoj igrificiranih istraživanja diljem Hrvatske.

Iva Silla već više od desetljeća vodi maštovite tematske razglede grada pod zajedničkim nazivnikom Secret Zagreb. To je samo dio njenog opusa u kreativnom turizmu i interpretaciji baštine, a trenutno joj je najveća strast razvoj igrificiranih istraži... Show more

Mihaela-Marija Perković

Mihaela-Marija Perković

Mihaela Marija Perković is a versatile Croatian author, editor, journalist, translator, and entrepreneur with a deep passion for storytelling and speculative fiction. She holds degrees in English and Italian language and literature as well as journalism from the University of Zagreb. Perković is the founder and CEO of *Savarakatini*, a boutique business specializing in technical writing, copywriting, public relations, and workshops for startups.

Her creative achievements include winning the Croatian national SF award SFERA in 2021 for her novella *Teuta’s Boat*, a historical fantasy set in 3rd century BC Croatia. An active contributor to science fiction fandoms, she has served as PR manager and Chair for SFeraKon, Croatia's largest sci-fi convention, and held leadership roles in international events like the Helsinki Worldcon 2017. She was also the European GUFF delegate to Australia in 2013 and has been recognized with the European Science Fiction Society Award for Best Promoter in 2015.

Mihaela Marija Perković is a versatile Croatian author, editor, journalist, translator, and entrepreneur with a deep passion for storytelling and speculative fiction. She holds degrees in English and Italian language and literature as well as journal... Show more

Florian Rampelt

Florian Rampelt

Florian Rampelt leitet im Stifterverband den Programmbereich "Future Skills & KI" und ist Geschäftsstellenleiter des KI-Campus.

Der Bildungs- und Erziehungswissenschaftler arbeitet an einer zukunftsfähigen Aus- und Weiterbildung für die digitale Transformation. Seine Forschung fokussiert sich derzeit auf Wissen, Kompetenzen und Qualifikationen zu Künstlicher Intelligenz.

Zuvor war er Director of Education bei dem gemeinnützigen Start-up Kiron Open Higher Education und wiss. Mitarbeiter an der Universität Passau in einem Projekt der Qualitätsoffensive Lehrerbildung. Florian Rampelt hat an der Universität Passau Staatswissenschaften, European Studies, Lehramt an Mittelschulen sowie Bildungs- und Erziehungswissenschaften studiert.

Florian Rampelt leitet im Stifterverband den Programmbereich "Future Skills & KI" und ist Geschäftsstellenleiter des KI-Campus. Der Bildungs- und Erziehungswissenschaftler arbeitet an einer zukunftsfähigen Aus- und Weiterbildung für die digitale ... Show more

Jonas Lang

Jonas Lang

Jonas Lang is a work and organizational psychologist and academic working in Belgium and the UK. His more conventional work mainly focuses on the application of multilevel methods, the measurement of individual differences in organizational settings, and discontinuous and dynamic change. In addition to my more conventional work, he has actively contributed to the scientific community by focusing on and trying to address ethical issues within his field, organizational research, psychology, and management through qualitative audits of research and publishing practices. He was recently arrested for his whistleblowing activity at a psychology conference and dismissed from his UK business school without a proper investigation.

Jonas Lang is a work and organizational psychologist and academic working in Belgium and the UK. His more conventional work mainly focuses on the application of multilevel methods, the measurement of individual differences in organizational settings,... Show more

Julian Merten

Julian Merten

I am a psychologist and creating an ai to help mental health.

I am a psychologist and creating an ai to help mental health. Show more

Dodeye Ebri

Dodeye Ebri

A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human
rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops, and fostered community-driven solutions. Dodeye is a fellow of the Nigeria School on Internet Governance and holds a track record in advancing inclusive policies and digital literacy across Africa.

A human rights advocate and program manager with expertise in promoting human rights, data privacy, and digital inclusion. She has designed impactful digital governance initiatives, empowered young internet users through capacity-building workshops,... Show more

Blake Barrett

Blake Barrett

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Ayra Macedo

Ayra Macedo

Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota.
I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career.
I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and people.

Poliglot, Woman & Sales Analyst at Toyota. I take interest in talking to people about Education, Women Empowerment and Career. I want to discuss how Education can take us further and how being a poliglot makes me understand different cultures and p... Show more

Dahm M Hongchai

Dahm M Hongchai

Currently, Dahm Mongkol Hongchai is a PhD student, instructor, and researcher in Engineering and Technology Management at Portland State University, where he researches Agile methodologies, leadership, and AI. Dahm is an Agile coach, Scrum Master & Trainer, and business consultant with seven years of experience in high-tech and startup industries across Silicon Valley, Thailand, and Australia.

With 16 years of accomplishments in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in chemical production at Thailand’s largest company, Dahm combines technical expertise with leadership excellence. He also trains professionals globally using innovative approaches like Agile Cooking, Agile Drawing, Agile Gardening, and Agile Toy Making, with workshops conducted in the U.S.A., Thailand, Hong Kong, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland.

Currently, Dahm Mongkol Hongchai is a PhD student, instructor, and researcher in Engineering and Technology Management at Portland State University, where he researches Agile methodologies, leadership, and AI. Dahm is an Agile coach, Scrum Master & T... Show more

Carol Berg

Carol Berg

Carol Berg, former software engineer, never expected to write eighteen novels. Nor did she expect to win the Colorado Book Award four times or hear that her books had been read on the slopes of Denali, in the war zone of Iraq, or underneath the Mediterranean. She certainly never thought to see her name alongside her literary heroes like JRR Tolkien as winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Recent publications include her Collegia Magica trilogy, her Lighthouse Duet, and her Sanctuary Duet, re-released with splendiferous new artwork from Open Road Media, as well as Tor’s A Summoning of Demons under her nom de plume, Cate Glass.

Carol Berg, former software engineer, never expected to write eighteen novels. Nor did she expect to win the Colorado Book Award four times or hear that her books had been read on the slopes of Denali, in the war zone of Iraq, or underneath the Medit... Show more

Li Jiansheng

Li Jiansheng

Open Source advocate.

Open Source advocate. Show more

Franka Blažić

Franka Blažić

Franka Blažić, rođena 1995. u Rijeci, diplomirana kulturologinja i autorica romana i kratkih priča.

Franka Blažić, rođena 1995. u Rijeci, diplomirana kulturologinja i autorica romana i kratkih priča. Show more

Ross Tate

Ross Tate

I am an independent researcher and consultant on programming-language design and implementation, currently working with the Kotlin language team. Before going independent, I was a professor at Cornell University, and I worked with the Kotlin team in its early days to integrate my research on mixed-site variance and gradual types into what became platform types. Beyond Kotlin, I have contributed to the designs of Java, Ceylon, Julia, Scala, and WebAssembly.

I am an independent researcher and consultant on programming-language design and implementation, currently working with the Kotlin language team. Before going independent, I was a professor at Cornell University, and I worked with the Kotlin team in ... Show more

Matias Romero Victorica

Matias Romero Victorica

With a background in molecular biology (MSc) and postgraduate studies in bioinformatics, I specialize in developing interactive Shiny applications for multiomics data exploration. My work spans R package development for visualization, bioinformatics pipeline optimization, and crafting tools that help scientists extract meaningful insights from various omics datatypes. Passionate about bridging bioinformatics and user-friendly analytics, I focus on making complex data accessible and actionable.

With a background in molecular biology (MSc) and postgraduate studies in bioinformatics, I specialize in developing interactive Shiny applications for multiomics data exploration. My work spans R package development for visualization, bioinformatics ... Show more

Brian Toone

Brian Toone

Brian Toone is an assistant professor at Samford University where he has taught computer science for the past twenty years. He is also an accomplished cyclist and enjoys turning his passion for cycling into an avocation via academic research involving the bike. His current work focuses on how Artificial Intelligence can improve the accuracy of many different kinds of data collected on a modern bicycle.

Brian Toone is an assistant professor at Samford University where he has taught computer science for the past twenty years. He is also an accomplished cyclist and enjoys turning his passion for cycling into an avocation via academic research involvin... Show more

Umoren Samuel

Umoren Samuel

Samuel is a software engineer who has transitioned to research and content engineering. He has been a developer for 5 years, where he has built products and written a lot of technical content. He loves teaching kids and developers. He is also a DJ and takes music very dear to heart. He loves FC Barcelona.

Samuel is a software engineer who has transitioned to research and content engineering. He has been a developer for 5 years, where he has built products and written a lot of technical content. He loves teaching kids and developers. He is also a DJ an... Show more

Joana Flores

Joana Flores

Joana Flores is a Lisbon-based design thinker and product leader with 6 years of experience creating human-centered solutions that fuel innovation and growth. Having worked in both fast-paced startups and global companies like Volkswagen, she is known for blending empathy with strategy.
Joana is passionate about using Design Thinking to bridge the gap between tech, marketing, and operations to foster meaningful user experiences. As a mentor and facilitator, she empowers teams to innovate by prioritizing people over products.
Joana has also shared her insights as a speaker, addressing all IT employees at Volkswagen on the transformative power of design. Whether leading user research, driving collaboration, or guiding organizations toward design-centered success, Joana brings curiosity, creativity, and connection to everything she does.

Joana Flores is a Lisbon-based design thinker and product leader with 6 years of experience creating human-centered solutions that fuel innovation and growth. Having worked in both fast-paced startups and global companies like Volkswagen, she is know... Show more

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