Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Alena Holligan

Alena Holligan

For over 20 years, Alena has built technical solutions that inform decisions and solve problems across diverse industries. She enjoys both the creativity of programming and the thrill of solving a puzzle. As a leader in the community, a technical trainer, and a mom, she is passionate about providing the tools and mindset required for everyone to learn and succeed.

For over 20 years, Alena has built technical solutions that inform decisions and solve problems across diverse industries. She enjoys both the creativity of programming and the thrill of solving a puzzle. As a leader in the community, a technical tra... 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

Kelly Cuesta

Kelly Cuesta

Kelly, multi-award winning Brand Marketing and Communications leader in tech, excels in driving DEIB.
With vast experience in Spain and the UK, she's led teams for major clients and focused on organisational culture at Ingram Micro.
Her commitment to DEI is evident in her role as the founder of Latinas In Tech Madrid, mentoring young professionals and entrepreneurs.

Kelly, multi-award winning Brand Marketing and Communications leader in tech, excels in driving DEIB. With vast experience in Spain and the UK, she's led teams for major clients and focused on organisational culture at Ingram Micro. Her commitmen... Show more

Isam Vaid

Isam Vaid

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience includes addressing health issues and disparities affecting specific populations concerning health conditions, health outcomes, and premature mortality. Driven by a commitment to good health, Dr. Vaid maintains a comprehensive skill set as a public health scientist. This includes keeping abreast of current literature, conducting critical research and analyses, preparing analytical and internal technical reports, designing training protocols, and implementing systems approaches to enhance administrative functions.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vaid has also deeply engaged in public health initiatives at the intersection of public health, faith communities, and religious values. This critical area of public health, which closely ties with social determinants of health, has been significantly enriched by his decades of experience in interfaith collaboration within community and academic settings. Here, he focuses on deep learning, bridge-building, peace initiatives, and fostering inclusive communities among people of different faiths or those without a faith affiliation.

Dr. Vaid has been recognized with numerous honors throughout his career, including Outstanding Contributions to the Employment of Disabled Persons and Outstanding Performance and Lasting Contributions. His dedication to volunteerism is equally significant to his professional endeavors; he is an avid proponent of environmental justice, recognizing its critical overlap with social justice. Dr. Vaid has led humanitarian relief efforts for domestic and international disasters and ecological conservation projects. Outside his professional life, he enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, profoundly appreciates the arts, and relishes personal and interfaith travel across the globe.

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience inclu... Show more

Matt Treadwell

Matt Treadwell

I started off my career as an academic librarian many moons ago and information has been the golden thread that has connected all my subsequent roles.

I have worked in a range of customer focused information governance, representation, and cybersecurity roles building up a portfolio of skills that can help any business soar. My approach is people centred and tailored to your specific needs, so any engagement will always start with a conversation focussed on understanding the challenges you face. Any package of services delivered will then be driven by your unique requirements and based on a detailed risk assessment and analysis of your business needs.

I am a lifelong humanist and support a range of charities focused upon on ethical, rights and equalities issues.

I started off my career as an academic librarian many moons ago and information has been the golden thread that has connected all my subsequent roles. I have worked in a range of customer focused information governance, representation, and cyberse... Show more

Anthony Ikubuwaje

Anthony Ikubuwaje

I am a legal researcher and technology law specialist with expertise in artificial intelligence regulation, data protection, and digital governance within common-law systems. I hold an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Leicester and an LLB from the University of Abuja.

My work examines how emerging technologies such as AI-driven decision-making, automated systems, and large-scale data processing interact with legal accountability, privacy rights, and regulatory compliance. I am the author of Basic Principles of Contract Law in Nigeria and Artificial Intelligence and the Law in Nigeria: Foundations, Regulation, and Practice, and my writing is aimed at legal practitioners, policymakers, regulators, and technology professionals.

I regularly engage in academic presentations and seminar-style lectures and am keen to contribute to professional discussions, panels, and speaking engagements on the future of law, technology, and innovation.

I am a legal researcher and technology law specialist with expertise in artificial intelligence regulation, data protection, and digital governance within common-law systems. I hold an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Leices... Show more

Samantha Ridgway de Lory

Samantha Ridgway de Lory

Samantha is a visionary who bridges the gap between ancient wisdom, modern medicine, and artificial intelligence. As the founder of Manifesting Desires, she specializes in "Human Architecture"—optimizing the physical and digital environments where we live and work. Uniquely, she is a pioneer in "Persona Engineering," having developed proprietary frameworks to architect Custom AI Agents that mimic human empathy and intuition. She teaches leaders how to build "teams of teammates" that include both humans and AI, fostering a symbiotic relationship between biological and digital consciousness to solve complex health and business challenges.

Samantha is a visionary who bridges the gap between ancient wisdom, modern medicine, and artificial intelligence. As the founder of Manifesting Desires, she specializes in "Human Architecture"—optimizing the physical and digital environments where we... Show more

Jake Truemper

Jake Truemper

Jake is an innovation-minded leader, teacher, and visual thinker whose passion is to make humans more human. He is a regular speaker at colleges, meetups and conferences. Jake has led Experience Design initiatives for more than 60 businesses across a variety of industries, including everything from fortune 500 companies to startups. Jake has built human-centered design practices for multiple prominent agencies and is currently Co-Founder of his own Human-Centered Design consultancy.

Jake is an innovation-minded leader, teacher, and visual thinker whose passion is to make humans more human. He is a regular speaker at colleges, meetups and conferences. Jake has led Experience Design initiatives for more than 60 businesses across a... Show more

Mija Rabemananjara

Mija Rabemananjara

Née à Madagascar, Mija Rabemananjara a grandi à la Réunion, à Bordeaux, en
région parisienne et décide de tenter l’expérience de l’Amérique du Nord en Septembre 2019 en
s’installant au Québec. Avec une forte expérience dans l’IT, elle devient coach agile en 2015 et
construit 2 cursus de formations :
 Devenir coach agile Agilopathe®
 Devenir un manager/gestionnaire agile avec Montessori Extended®

Son ambition est d’accompagner les organisations vers plus d’auto-organisation et au-delà pour
plus d’engagement, plus de performance, plus d’innovation, pour une société plus saine.

Sur son site http://lesagilopathes.com vous retrouverez ses publications, des vidéos de ses
conférences précédentes, la description de ses offres et les événements à venir !

Née à Madagascar, Mija Rabemananjara a grandi à la Réunion, à Bordeaux, en région parisienne et décide de tenter l’expérience de l’Amérique du Nord en Septembre 2019 en s’installant au Québec. Avec une forte expérience dans l’IT, elle devient coa... Show more

Rachidi Djibo Issa

Rachidi Djibo Issa

Rachidi Djibo Issa est titulaire d’un Master en droit privé et possède des certificats en éducation en situation d’urgence et en prévention des violences basées sur le genre (VBG). Il cumule une expérience pratique significative dans le domaine de l’éducation et de la protection de l’enfance, ayant exercé en tant que superviseur éducation dans des contextes de crise.

Parallèlement, il s’engage activement dans le secteur associatif en tant que responsable d’association, et contribue à des initiatives internationales en ligne comme volontaire pour les Nations Unies, mettant ses compétences au service de projets de sensibilisation, de plaidoyer et de mobilisation communautaire.

Son parcours allie expertise juridique, gestion de programmes éducatifs et humanitaires, et engagement citoyen, avec un accent particulier sur l’inclusion, la protection des enfants et l’utilisation du numérique pour renforcer l’éducation en contexte difficile.

Rachidi Djibo Issa est titulaire d’un Master en droit privé et possède des certificats en éducation en situation d’urgence et en prévention des violences basées sur le genre (VBG). Il cumule une expérience pratique significative dans le domaine de l’... Show more

Hala Anwar

Hala Anwar

Hala Anwar is a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, where she leads the Consulting Product Management practice. She partners with Microsoft’s most strategic enterprise customers to design and scale multi-agentic AI products while advancing their Responsible AI, Product, and Design practices. With experience across industries from mining and biodiversity to finance and public transit, Hala is passionate about creating products and experiences where people truly matter.
She also mentors within Microsoft’s Agile, Design Thinking, Accessibility, and Women in Product communities, as well as the MENA, Disability, and Women at Microsoft networks. Known for her energetic, practical approach, Hala brings agentic insights from diverse global industries - offering audiences thought-provoking stories, actionable takeaways, and a few playful provocations about the future of AI-driven human-centered innovation.

Hala Anwar is a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, where she leads the Consulting Product Management practice. She partners with Microsoft’s most strategic enterprise customers to design and scale multi-agentic AI products while advancing their ... Show more

Laura Maguire

Laura Maguire

Dr. Laura Maguire studies complex, high value work to aid in the design of more human-friendly tooling, processes, and work systems. Her work is both theoretical and practical and offers insights into both individual strategies and organizational design that can optimize performance in software engineering.

She holds a Master's degree in Human Factors & Systems Safety from Lund University and a Ph.D. in Integrated Systems Engineering from Ohio State University.

Dr. Laura Maguire studies complex, high value work to aid in the design of more human-friendly tooling, processes, and work systems. Her work is both theoretical and practical and offers insights into both individual strategies and organizational de... Show more

Georgiana Bigea

Georgiana Bigea

Georgiana Bigea is the founder of StorytellingArchitect.Com, where she delivers creative works, workshops, and consulting for public and private purposes. She has a degree in Journalism and is currently completing her PhD research on workplace conflict. Her experience includes being a social trends analyst at an international think tank, a storytelling architect in international IT start ups, and a teaching assistant at Babes Bolyai University (Romania) and University of Fribourg (Switzerland).

Georgiana Bigea is the founder of StorytellingArchitect.Com, where she delivers creative works, workshops, and consulting for public and private purposes. She has a degree in Journalism and is currently completing her PhD research on workplace confli... Show more

Karl Wester-Ebbinghaus

Karl Wester-Ebbinghaus

Currently being most passionate about Azure Local and Azure Arc. Coming down a long way with Microsoft tech only, since the 90s

Currently being most passionate about Azure Local and Azure Arc. Coming down a long way with Microsoft tech only, since the 90s Show more

Kamal Rawat

Kamal Rawat

With expertise spanning SEO, content marketing, PPC, and social media, I help brands elevate their visibility, skyrocket organic traffic, and drive measurable engagement. Whether it’s optimizing site structure, crafting high-impact content, or building performance-driven campaigns, I believe in strategies rooted in data and designed for results.

With expertise spanning SEO, content marketing, PPC, and social media, I help brands elevate their visibility, skyrocket organic traffic, and drive measurable engagement. Whether it’s optimizing site structure, crafting high-impact content, or buildi... Show more

Alexandra Hartman

Alexandra Hartman

Alexandra “Allie” Hartman is a change strategist, organizational psychologist and AI transformation leader who helps organizations make better decisions in environments where technology moves faster than understanding. She serves on the ACMP Global Board of Directors, is the Founder and Principal of The Change Curiosity Lab and leads AI Transformation and Change at AgileOne, where she equips practitioners and leaders with practical, curiosity-driven tools to navigate AI-enabled work.

Allie’s career spans enterprise transformation and human-centered design. She brings a rare blend of change management, AI, psychology, business analytics and project management to her work, along with advanced certifications including CCMP™, MCMP™, Prosci, Kotter and Agile Change Leadership.

Her frameworks are grounded in data and built for real-world pressure: reducing cognitive overload, strengthening leadership credibility and accelerating adoption of AI and digital capabilities. She translates complex technology into clear, human-centered action and supports teams through the messy middle of change.

Across her work, Allie focuses on one core idea: curiosity is not a soft skill. It is a practical leadership system for an AI-native world.

Alexandra “Allie” Hartman is a change strategist, organizational psychologist and AI transformation leader who helps organizations make better decisions in environments where technology moves faster than understanding. She serves on the ACMP Global B... Show more

Diane Darling

Diane Darling

Diane Darling is a consultant, keynote speaker, instructor, and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in researching, developing, and educating on the role of professional networking strategies in individual career development and business performance.

Considered a trailblazer in the field of social networking, she was commissioned by McGraw-Hill to pen the authoritative book on networking in 2003, titled The Networking Survival Guide - a feat accomplished prior to the advent of social media giants such as Facebook or LinkedIn. The book proved to be immensely popular, with a second printing ordered within just 90 days of its release. Her works have collectively been translated into nine different languages, attesting to their global impact and appeal.

Today, she remains deeply passionate about writing and channels this passion through her newsletter, The Net Effect.

Diane Darling is a consultant, keynote speaker, instructor, and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in researching, developing, and educating on the role of professional networking strategies in individual career development and busines... Show more

Steffen M. Schumacher

Steffen M. Schumacher

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

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

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

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

Traci Adedeji

Traci Adedeji

Traci Adedeji, CPCU, ARM, API, AIDA, is a nationally recognized insurance leader, educator, and keynote speaker known for blending expertise, empowerment, and real-world insight. With nearly 40 years in the industry, she helps audiences navigate the intersection of risk, leadership, technology, and human behavior with clarity and humor.

As President of Positive Paradigm Group and VP of Advisor Services at Litmus Risk Solutions, Traci drives transformation across personal lines advisory, digital innovation, and client experience. She’s also a sought-after CliftonStrengths coach who has facilitated sessions for organizations including Meals on Wheels, United Way, the Rhode Island Bar Association, the RI Black Business Association, and the Audubon Society.

A frequent speaker at conferences such as In2Risk, CPCU Society events, and leadership summits nationwide, Traci is known for inspiring professionals to lead boldly, embrace change, and unlock their superpowers.

Traci Adedeji, CPCU, ARM, API, AIDA, is a nationally recognized insurance leader, educator, and keynote speaker known for blending expertise, empowerment, and real-world insight. With nearly 40 years in the industry, she helps audiences navigate the ... Show more

Nicholas Lavery

Nicholas Lavery

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a series of curriculums on leadership, resilience, and goal achievement. As one of the most sought-after speakers and mentors in the country, Nick and his team of assets share valuable insights on discipline, work ethic, and teamwork, in turn empowering others to unlock capacity and increase capability. 

Nick has a long and distinguished list of military awards, but to name a few, he has been awarded the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with Valor, three Bronze Stars for service, the Bruce Price Leadership award, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur award. 

Nick is the best selling author of Objective Secure- the battle-tested guide to goal achievement, and most significantly, he is a proud husband and father of two boys. 

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a s... Show more

Darryl Kanouse

Darryl Kanouse

Darryl Kanouse has led enterprise-scale data science, AI/ML, and analytics product development at global organizations including AWS, Amazon, Canva, and Activision. For over two decades, he has built and scaled data systems and capabilities that enable large, complex organizations to make better decisions, optimize performance, and operate with precision at scale. Throughout his career, Darryl has built cross-functional teams that bridge engineering, product, analytics, and business strategy, focusing on structural alignment over strict process.

In recent years, Darryl has evolved his work in systems thinking to focus on the structural foundations of organizational success. As a Viability Architect, he identifies and addresses the underlying causes of dysfunction: misaligned feedback loops, boundary ambiguity, and resource allocation failures. His systems-level approach helps executive teams move beyond surface-level fixes to implement durable, high-leverage structural change.

Darryl Kanouse has led enterprise-scale data science, AI/ML, and analytics product development at global organizations including AWS, Amazon, Canva, and Activision. For over two decades, he has built and scaled data systems and capabilities that enab... Show more

Ifeanyi Idiaye

Ifeanyi Idiaye

I am a passionate data scientist and software developer with a strong background in machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing, dashboards, graph data science, and full-stack development. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and creating software solutions that drive business success.

Awards:
* Google Developer Expert in AI
* Winner: International Data Visualization Competition
* Top Contributor: AA Idea Rally
* Hall of Famer: Hacktoberfest

I am a passionate data scientist and software developer with a strong background in machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing, dashboards, graph data science, and full-stack development. I thrive on turning data into actionabl... Show more

Luis Herrera

Luis Herrera

Luis Herrera is a highly skilled and accomplished human resources leader with a deep background in developing and implementing global HR strategies. Luis has demonstrated his ability to align HR initiatives with business goals throughout his career, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within organizations. His leadership style focuses on creating positive, engaged workforces while driving operational success, and he is known for his strategic approach to managing human resources in diverse and challenging environments.

Luis has accumulated extensive international experience, working in China, Brazil, Mexico, the UK, Canada, South Korea, and Germany. His exposure to different business cultures and regulatory environments has shaped his ability to craft HR solutions that work across regions while supporting the broader objectives of global organizations. His expertise in tailoring HR practices to meet the needs of diverse markets has been a key factor in his success as an HR leader.

Over the years, Luis Herrera of Racine has built expertise in various industries, including high-tech manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, supply chain, and food production. His background spans B2B distribution, transportation, and foundry operations, giving him a well-rounded understanding of how HR can impact different sectors. Luis has also specialized in mergers and acquisitions, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development, helping companies improve their HR functions and drive significant growth and transformation.

Luis earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Southern Illinois University and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University. These academic credentials have helped him hone his leadership and strategic management skills, providing a strong foundation for his successful HR career.

Before transitioning to human resources, Luis served in the United States Marine Corps, where he developed discipline, leadership, and adaptability—traits integral to his approach to HR leadership. His time in the military shaped his values, instilling a sense of duty, responsibility, and resilience that guided his career.

Luis’s professional journey began at Motorola, Inc., where he worked as an HR Business Partner and Manager. At Motorola, he gained valuable experience aligning HR strategies with business objectives, laying the groundwork for his future roles. He then moved to Kellogg Company, where he served as Senior HR Business Partner and Senior Employee Relations Consultant. Luis worked with Kellogg’s global workforce in this capacity, helping the company adapt its HR strategies as it grew internationally.

In 2005, Luis joined Grainger Industrial Supply as Senior HR Manager, overseeing HR operations at 13 distribution centers across the U.S. and Mexico. He was instrumental in developing strategies to improve employee engagement, streamline operations, and drive performance. Luis led the company’s shift toward a “pay for performance” culture, which impacted the organization’s HR practices and employee performance.

Luis's next career milestone came at Navistar, a global manufacturer of trucks and defense vehicles, where he served as HR lead for the Components Division. While at Navistar, he was selected for a six-month assignment in China to oversee the launch of a joint venture with Janghui Automotive Corporation. This role allowed Luis to develop HR strategies for the new venture, manage expatriate infrastructure, and handle HR due diligence for several acquisitions.

In 2015, Luis joined Brunswick, a leading manufacturer in the marine industry, as HR Director. There, he managed HR for a division with $750 million in revenue across six locations in the U.S. and Canada. Luis led efforts to improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity. His leadership contributed to Brunswick’s recognition as an “Employer of Choice” at three locations, reflecting the company’s commitment to creating a positive workplace environment.

Luis later worked at Wheels, Inc., a fleet management company, as HR Manager and Strategic HR Business Partner. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was critical in ensuring a smooth transition to remote work and implementing employee health and safety measures. He also led the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, helping create a more inclusive work culture that supported employee well-being.

At Hendrickson International, a global leader in commercial vehicle trailer and suspension manufacturing, Luis served as HR Director. He managed HR for eight U.S., Canada, and Mexico locations, focusing on leadership development, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. His efforts to enhance the company’s HR function helped Hendrickson maintain a competitive edge in a dynamic labor market.

Luis’s most recent role was Senior HR Director at Reynolds Consumer Products, where he led HR for the Hefty Waste & Storage and Hefty Tableware business units. He worked to drive employee engagement and retention while ensuring alignment with the company’s core values. His strategic leadership in this role helped maintain a positive and productive workplace culture.

Outside of his professional career, Luis is deeply involved in volunteer work. Since 2016, he has volunteered with the "By the Hand" organization, supporting at-risk youth in Chicago through educational programs and mentorship. Luis also participates in volunteer projects in northern Michigan, where he helps maintain Boy Scout facilities, ensuring these spaces remain functional and accessible.

Luis enjoys various activities that help him relax and recharge in his time. He has a passion for welding, home brewing, and gardening, which allow him to explore his creativity and unwind. He also enjoys outdoor activities such as scuba diving, cycling, and kayaking, which help him maintain a healthy work-life balance and energize him for personal and professional challenges.

Luis Herrera is a highly skilled and accomplished human resources leader with a deep background in developing and implementing global HR strategies. Luis has demonstrated his ability to align HR initiatives with business goals throughout his career, ... Show more

Dan Rochon

Dan Rochon

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

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

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

He is also a certified NLP practitioner and the author of

Real Estate Evolution:

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

Think and Grow Rich: Increase Your Influence,

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

And as you might imagine,

Dan is a constant student of human experience and potential.

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

Sydney Parriott

Sydney Parriott

Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA, is a well-recognized communication expert and founder of Speak Like a Professional. A former Kansas State Champion and Top-12 National Finalist in Informative Speaking, Sydney now brings the same energy and mastery of message design to her work as a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Drawing on nearly a decade of clinical experience, she helps professionals, executives, and organizations master the mechanics and mindset of effective communication. This includes everything from vocal power and body language to emotional regulation and audience connection. Sydney’s approach blends science, psychology, and strategy to make communication not just a skill, but a competitive advantage.

Whether speaking on stage or consulting behind the scenes, Sydney empowers every audience to find their authentic voice and use it with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA, is a well-recognized communication expert and founder of Speak Like a Professional. A former Kansas State Champion and Top-12 National Finalist in Informative Speaking, Sydney now brings the same energy and mastery ... Show more

Lars Fjelddalen

Lars Fjelddalen

Lars Fjelddalen is a leader and Senior Manager specializing in data and analytics at Sopra Steria. He seamlessly bridges the worlds of business and art by showing how thinking differently and embracing art can elevate productivity and creativity.

Lars Fjelddalen is a leader and Senior Manager specializing in data and analytics at Sopra Steria. He seamlessly bridges the worlds of business and art by showing how thinking differently and embracing art can elevate productivity and creativity. Show more

Byron Hopkins

Byron Hopkins

Byron Hopkins is a globally recognized Chief Wellness & Performance Strategist, Psychotherapist, and Best-Selling Author of Mental Health Is a Lie: Why You Haven’t Healed Yet—And the Missing Piece No One Taught You. A decorated U.S. Marine turned transformational speaker and coach, Byron blends neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality to help people unburden emotional weight and rise into their highest, most healed selves. Through his signature framework, SoulScience: Alchemy™, and his R³ Method—Recognize, Reframe, Release—Byron helps individuals and organizations bridge the gap between mental health and emotional intelligence.

His approach is simple: he doesn’t just help you heal—he enables you to rise by rewiring your mind, healing your heart, and launching your legacy. At the heart of his work is W.H.O.L.E. (We Heal Out Loud Every Day), a global movement helping people transform pain into power through practical tools, embodied healing, and authentic connection.

Byron Hopkins is a globally recognized Chief Wellness & Performance Strategist, Psychotherapist, and Best-Selling Author of Mental Health Is a Lie: Why You Haven’t Healed Yet—And the Missing Piece No One Taught You. A decorated U.S. Marine turned tra... Show more

Arthit Suriyawongkul

Arthit Suriyawongkul

I'm a PhD candidate in topic of AI governance at Trinity College Dublin, funded by Research Ireland Centre for Research Training in Digitally-Enhanced Reality (d-real). I also volunteer for Thai Netizen Network, a digital civil rights group based in Bangkok, and help maintain SPDX system bill of materials projects.

My interest is in software engineering standards and how it can facilitate interactions between the technical layer and the legal layer for an accountable AI. Part of my PhD work is around system trustworthiness and accountability vocabulary.

I'm a PhD candidate in topic of AI governance at Trinity College Dublin, funded by Research Ireland Centre for Research Training in Digitally-Enhanced Reality (d-real). I also volunteer for Thai Netizen Network, a digital civil rights group based in ... Show more

Ram Ghadiyaram

Ram Ghadiyaram

Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutions, consistently delivering transformative solutions that harness the power of large-scale data processing. Ram’s technical acumen is highlighted by his recognition as an Apache Spark , Scala Gold Badge award, reflecting his deep expertise in distributed computing and high-performance analytics. He also holds multiple gold badges on Stack Overflow, underscoring his commitment to technical excellence and community-driven knowledge sharing. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, Ram continues to shape the future of Data engineering and AI in the financial sector and beyond.

Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutio... Show more

Ester Conings Vanvik

Ester Conings Vanvik

Several academic conferences: EUPRERA (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), IRCC (2024), World Association for Communication (2025)
Kristiana Breakfast Sessions 2025
Green Camp 2025
Various in-house presentations for companies such as Thon Gruppen, City Construct association, Befalets Fellesorganisasjon (Norways Military Union), ...

Several academic conferences: EUPRERA (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), IRCC (2024), World Association for Communication (2025) Kristiana Breakfast Sessions 2025 Green Camp 2025 Various in-house presentations for companies such as Thon Gruppen, City Const... Show more

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