In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

Dorka is a PCC-certified organisational developer with a specialization in neuroscience and performance, CEO of Y2Y Ltd.

Dorka is also a professional speaker, having been awarded 'Best Speaker' more than twenty times. She has presented at more than 200 HR and Supply Chain Congresses around the world, from Tallinn to Mombasa.

As an organizational development consulting company, Y2Y increases leaders' and organizations' consciousness levels using methods of individual and team coaching, organizational and leadership development, and authoring the world's 11th most-read leadership blog.

Y2Y has two main pillars: learning & development consulting, and organizational effectiveness and supply chain. They are offering whole S&OP introduction programs, including intercompany cooperation, demand planning, supply chain planning, and S&OP meeting culture introduction.

Dorka is a PCC-certified organisational developer with a specialization in neuroscience and performance, CEO of Y2Y Ltd. Dorka is also a professional speaker, having been awarded 'Best Speaker' more than twenty times. She has presented at more tha... Show more

Fui deportista profesional durante más de 10 años y esto me dejó una cultura del esfuerzo y del trabajo en equipo. Con formación en Recursos Humanos y Relaciones Laborales, inicié mi carrera en un equipo de Administración y Finanzas y pronto me incorporé a la consultoría ERP. Mi energía y dinamismo me llevó hasta el ámbito del Desarrollo de Negocio, terminando por fin en lo que ahora es mi pasión, liderar la estrategia de Talento en una consultora Tecnológica.

Fui deportista profesional durante más de 10 años y esto me dejó una cultura del esfuerzo y del trabajo en equipo. Con formación en Recursos Humanos y Relaciones Laborales, inicié mi carrera en un equipo de Administración y Finanzas y pronto me incor... Show more

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

Investigador en Gobernanza Colaborativa, Descentralización y Ética de la Inteligencia Artificial, con un enfoque interdisciplinario que conecta innovación tecnológica, diseño institucional y participación ciudadana. Su trabajo se centra en el desarrollo de sistemas que integran IA simbólica, deliberación colectiva y votación basada en blockchain, buscando transformar los mecanismos tradicionales de gobernanza en procesos más abiertos, transparentes y centrados en el bien común.

Miembro activo del ecosistema de SingularityNET y la ASI Alliance, participa en iniciativas que combinan tecnologías emergentes con modelos participativos de toma de decisiones. Liderando proyectos que promueven la inclusión digital, el fortalecimiento de comunidades tecnopolíticas y la cocreación de políticas públicas asistidas por IA.

Su enfoque busca articular colaboraciones entre agentes humanos y artificiales en entornos éticamente diseñados para un desarrollo social sostenible y plural.

Investigador en Gobernanza Colaborativa, Descentralización y Ética de la Inteligencia Artificial, con un enfoque interdisciplinario que conecta innovación tecnológica, diseño institucional y participación ciudadana. Su trabajo se centra en el desarro... Show more

Prakash Sharma is a fanatical advocate of using Behavioural Science and Context Architecture to solve problems. His work focuses on analysing, understanding and influencing human behaviour to create better products, brands and people.

Prakash is the co-founder of 1001 Stories, a strategy firm based out of Bangalore. He is also the president of Diversifi Global, an international organization of 22 Applied Behavioural Science companies from around the world.

Besides running 1001 Stories, Prakash spends his time evangelising Behavioural Science via regular guest lecture sessions at IITs / IIMs / ISB, keynotes at conferences, hosting regular events via 1001 Stories and writing for multiple periodicals / newspapers.

Prakash Sharma is a fanatical advocate of using Behavioural Science and Context Architecture to solve problems. His work focuses on analysing, understanding and influencing human behaviour to create better products, brands and people. Prakash is ... Show more

Dr. Cheryl Aguilar, PhD, LICSW, is a mental health clinician, researcher, and advocate dedicated to the mental health of Latine and immigrant communities. At The Hope Center for Wellness, an award-winning immigrant mental health agency in Washington, D.C., she leads wellness efforts to expand mental health access for diverse communities. Originally from Honduras, Dr. Aguilar’s lived experience as an immigrant inspirers her work, shaping her mission to advance mental health equity.

Dr. Cheryl Aguilar, PhD, LICSW, is a mental health clinician, researcher, and advocate dedicated to the mental health of Latine and immigrant communities. At The Hope Center for Wellness, an award-winning immigrant mental health agency in Washington,... Show more

Maggie Dorsky is a traditionally published author and one of the leading voices in modern metaphysical healing. Attuned to Reiki in 2010, she has spent over a decade building an unparalleled depth of practice, work that has led her to serve clients across live music and festival culture, hospice care, private wellness retreats, and the corporate world, as well as teaching audiences internationally.

A 20+ year practicing astrologer and 15+ year Reiki Master Teacher, Maggie is also a certified cannabis sommelier whose work bridges wellness, ritual, and modern self-awareness. She is the author of three books with Hachette Book Group / Union Square & Co., including the bestselling Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle Deck. Her writing and speaking translate ancient practices, astrology, energy work, plant medicine, into practical tools for the people and organizations she works with, from festival stages to boardrooms.

Maggie Dorsky is a traditionally published author and one of the leading voices in modern metaphysical healing. Attuned to Reiki in 2010, she has spent over a decade building an unparalleled depth of practice, work that has led her to serve clients a... Show more

Biography
Sarita Gupta as a versatile portfolio to bring to a balanced world with 12 years of software design and development experience at Microsoft in Redmond WA with prior software development experience of 3 years in startups and 2 years of experience on model based computing on government sponsored research projects. Sarita Gupta went to Vanderbilt University from where she graduated with Masters Degree in Computer Science. Sarita Gupta has been a Research Assistant working for government Space agency sponsored projects on manned mission to Mars and on fault detection system of f15 fighter planes. Sarita Gupta has published formal research papers and has technical awards and U.S. goverment patent on software object synchronization.

Biography Sarita Gupta as a versatile portfolio to bring to a balanced world with 12 years of software design and development experience at Microsoft in Redmond WA with prior software development experience of 3 years in startups and 2 years of expe... Show more

Joanna Wiggum is the founder and agency principal of Countervail, a cybersecurity and licensed investigative agency providing fractional CISO services, cybercrime investigations, and adversary-informed training shaped by Fortune 100 security leadership, red-team expertise, enterprise incident response, and the operational discipline of military aviation.

She brings more than two decades of experience across Air Force mission operations, enterprise cybersecurity leadership, Big Tech incident response, red-team operations, and cybercrime prevention. Joanna began her career as an Air Force Interface Control Technician supporting operations during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After three years of enlisted service, she was awarded a command-nominated scholarship to commission as an officer, and later earned her wings as a B-52 Weapons Systems Officer, operating in high-consequence environments where timing, trust, and decision discipline directly affected mission outcomes.

Her cybersecurity career includes building and delivering Starbucks’ red team, serving as Director of Cybersecurity over Application Security and Vulnerability Management, leading Oracle Cloud red-team operations, building Oracle Cloud’s Trust and Safety program, and leading Microsoft security incident response across Azure Cloud and AI environments.

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in International Security Studies and a master’s degree in Human Relations, combining formal study in security, strategy, and human behavior with operational experience across military and enterprise cybersecurity environments. Her current work focuses on how adversaries exploit trust, authority, pressure, and human decision-making in ways traditional security controls often miss.

Joanna Wiggum is the founder and agency principal of Countervail, a cybersecurity and licensed investigative agency providing fractional CISO services, cybercrime investigations, and adversary-informed training shaped by Fortune 100 security leadersh... Show more

Arfa Syed is a behavioral scientist, insights executive, AI practitioner, researcher and speaker working across human cognition, consumer behavior, responsible AI and human flourishing. She is President and Head of Qualitative Research at OULA, formerly Kantar Pakistan, and co-founder of mark.ai. With more than 15 years of experience, she has worked with over 100 organizations, including Unilever, Meta, Pepsi, Coca-Cola and BAT, and delivered more than 100 speaking, learning and facilitation sessions. Her published ESOMAR work and current research examine qualitative insight, cognition, responsible AI and how technology shapes judgment, agency and decision-making in learning contexts globally today and institutions.

Arfa Syed is a behavioral scientist, insights executive, AI practitioner, researcher and speaker working across human cognition, consumer behavior, responsible AI and human flourishing. She is President and Head of Qualitative Research at OULA, forme... Show more

Dr. Khaled Farag is a senior educational leader, Arabic curriculum specialist, and researcher in Educational Technology with over ten years of leadership experience in leading international schools in the UAE. He currently serves as Assistant Principal and Head of MOE Subjects, overseeing Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Moral Education, and UAE Culture from Early Years to Grade 12.

He holds a PhD in Educational Technology, a Master of Education, NPQSL, and a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language and Education. His expertise spans curriculum leadership, assessment reform, digital transformation, and whole-school improvement.

Dr. Farag has led strategic initiatives focused on moving Arabic and Islamic Education from compliance-driven practice to impact-focused systems that improve teaching quality and student outcomes. He works across IB and British curricula, supporting schools in data-informed leadership, fluency development, and curriculum coherence.

He is also a teacher trainer and consultant with expertise in educational technology, AI integration, and sustainable leadership models across MOE subjects.

Dr. Khaled Farag is a senior educational leader, Arabic curriculum specialist, and researcher in Educational Technology with over ten years of leadership experience in leading international schools in the UAE. He currently serves as Assistant Princip... Show more

Himanshu is a digital nerd with the mind of a Himalayan yogi. His experience spans Product design, branding, and marketing to make people laugh, cry, and reach for their wallets. It's hard to tell when Himanshu is talking about life and when he's talking about design. He decodes human behavior by blending cognitive and brain sciences and distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy to change how you think about thinking. This is probably why his designs resonate so powerfully deep within to create calm and joy.

Himanshu has created a unique process for designers to become creative, enhance their quality of life, and infuse joy in creations by connecting feelings with features. He uses it to inspire teams to create scalable, compassionate products for startups and large enterprises in the US.

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Website https://www.joyful.design

Himanshu is a digital nerd with the mind of a Himalayan yogi. His experience spans Product design, branding, and marketing to make people laugh, cry, and reach for their wallets. It's hard to tell when Himanshu is talking about life and when he's tal... Show more

A seasoned ERP Analyst with extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and AX. With a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from The Ohio State University, Jody brings a unique blend of analytical thinking and creative problem-solving to every project.
Over the course of two decades, Jody has supported and led ERP implementations, system optimizations, and process improvements across diverse industries—including government and multiple manufacturing specialties, including fire apparatus and recreational vehicles. Her expertise spans financial systems analysis, supply chain management, change management, and user training for organizations ranging from 120 to 600+ users.
As a dedicated leader in the Dynamics community, Jody serves as a co-lead for the Ohio D365F&O-AX User Group and Dynamic Minds, and is a frequent speaker at DynamicsCon Live and other industry events. Passionate about leveraging technology to streamline operations, Jody thrives on transforming complex challenges into efficient, user-friendly solutions.

A seasoned ERP Analyst with extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and AX. With a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from The Ohio State University, Jody brings a unique blend of analytical thinking and creative problem-solvi... Show more

Eraina Ferguson is a special needs advocate, journalist, and TEDx event curator, and TEDx speaker. Her company, My Good Life, enables families of children with special needs to live their best life despite their circumstances. Her recent monologue, Listen to Her, was read by actress Marla Gibbs and featured at the WACO Theatre’s 50in50 event. Her writing has been featured on NBC Universal, Red Tricycle, LA Parents Magazine, and the LA Times. Eraina lives in California with her husband and children.

Eraina Ferguson is a special needs advocate, journalist, and TEDx event curator, and TEDx speaker. Her company, My Good Life, enables families of children with special needs to live their best life despite their circumstances. Her recent monologue, L... Show more

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

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

Founder of OnBelay, I use my nearly 20 years of experience to help teams become more curious, collaborative, and customer-focused. Drawing on systems thinking, psychology, and agile principles, I coach teams through real-world challenges while helping them rediscover joy in their work.

As a facilitator, I design structured, engaging conversations where all voices are heard (not just the loudest) and teams reach actual alignment faster. As a personal coach, I combine empathy with practical tools and a dose of radical candor to help individuals think differently, get unstuck, and grow into their potential.

Founder of OnBelay, I use my nearly 20 years of experience to help teams become more curious, collaborative, and customer-focused. Drawing on systems thinking, psychology, and agile principles, I coach teams through real-world challenges while helpin... Show more

Dr. Nea K-Williams is a keynote speaker, innovation management consultant, and founder of inno.c.t. and ENNEA AI.
She works at the intersection of innovation, leadership, change management, AI, and the future of work, with a particular focus on the human conditions that allow people and organizations to stay creative, courageous, and capable of transformation.

With a background in radio and television, communication, and the professional stage, Nea brings a rare combination of academic depth, practical experience, and engaging stage presence. She translates complex research and technological shifts into clear, lively, and entertaining impulses that help organizations understand what innovation really requires beyond buzzwords, tools, and transformation theater.

In her doctoral research, she explored the inner motives that drive people toward innovative work behavior and the organizational climate factors that either enable or block innovation. Today, she connects this research with current questions around AI, change, leadership, and the often overlooked role of women in innovation, past, present, and future.

In her talks, Nea shows how leaders can create environments in which teams think boldly, experiment with new ideas, and remain effective in working worlds shaped by AI and constant change. Her keynotes combine research based insights with real world anecdotes, interactive moments, sharp observations, and humorous video impulses, making complex topics not only understandable, but memorable.

Dr. Nea K-Williams is a keynote speaker, innovation management consultant, and founder of inno.c.t. and ENNEA AI. She works at the intersection of innovation, leadership, change management, AI, and the future of work, with a particular focus on the... Show more

Andrea Palumbo è avvocato e si occupa di privacy, cybersecuirty e diritto delle penale dell'informatica e dell'impresa, materie nelle quali svolge anche attività di consulenza e formazione presso imprese e pubbliche amministrazioni. E’ spesso relatore a convegni e conferenze specialistici sui temi legati al mondo ICT.

Andrea Palumbo è avvocato e si occupa di privacy, cybersecuirty e diritto delle penale dell'informatica e dell'impresa, materie nelle quali svolge anche attività di consulenza e formazione presso imprese e pubbliche amministrazioni. E’ spesso relator... Show more

Jen Callou is an AI Adoption Advisor, Developer, and Lecturer with over 15 years of experience across software engineering, data, banking, and education.

She has taught artificial intelligence, data science, software development, and big data to more than 2,000 learners across universities, bootcamps, and professional programs in Europe, always bringing real experience into the room.

Alongside her work in tech, she is researching how memory science can be translated into practical learning software, a thread that runs through everything she builds and teaches.

Her talks sit at the intersection of engineering and brain science, challenging developers to think critically about how AI tools shape, or can perhaps quietly weaken, their own thinking and technical skills.

Jen Callou is an AI Adoption Advisor, Developer, and Lecturer with over 15 years of experience across software engineering, data, banking, and education. She has taught artificial intelligence, data science, software development, and big data to m... Show more

Dr. Trillion Small is a behavioral scientist, licensed mental health clinician, brain health leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Trillion Institute. She holds a PhD in Clinical Counseling and a Global Executive MBA from Duke University. Her work bridges mental health, emotional intelligence, student development, leadership, wellbeing, and future-of-work readiness.

Dr. Small has delivered keynotes and trainings for organizations including TEDxSMUWomen, Xerox, Dutchie, BKD Advisors, Dallas Jackals (Rugby), New Majority Capital, and the University of Texas-Dallas. She has worked with students, educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, athletes, executives, and teams to strengthen resilience, communication, emotional regulation, confidence, and leadership capacity.

Through her Human Hardware™ framework, Dr. Small helps people understand the internal systems that shape focus, identity, self-awareness, decision-making, trust, and performance. Her approach combines behavioral science, brain health, and practical leadership strategy to support healthier learning cultures and more emotionally intelligent schools, teams, and organizations.

Her work is aligned with educators and school leaders preparing students and staff to thrive emotionally, socially, and professionally in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Trillion Small is a behavioral scientist, licensed mental health clinician, brain health leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Trillion Institute. She holds a PhD in Clinical Counseling and a Global Executive MBA from Duke University. Her wor... Show more

Data and Bioinformatics Engineer | Science and Technology Communicator

Data and Bioinformatics Engineer | Science and Technology Communicator Show more

En sus inicios lideró la guerra de las colas de los 90, reposicionando en el liderazgo a la hasta entonces desaparecida Pepsi. Este logro fue resultado de aplicar creatividad y esfuerzos comerciales que revolucionaron las técnicas de promoción y venta en nuestro país.

Luego impulsó los cambios en Bieckert, tomando más de 20 puntos de participación del líder del mercado. En esta ocasión la segmentación y los cambios en la distribución fueron las claves para lograr el éxito.

Cerrando el ciclo de bebidas recaló en IVESS dónde la necesidad era “un cambio total”, pasar de una cultura de reparto y monoproducto a una de venta profesional multiproducto, logrando vencer las barreras del cambio que colocan las personas cuando están en un negocio rentable con una marca líder.

El siguiente paso fue desarrollar planes comerciales innovadores en Arcor directamente desde el área de RRHH comercial, la función era desarrollar la máxima potencialidad a través de planes de seguimiento que involucraban la capacitación y mejora continua...

El punto en común de esta primera etapa era enseñar a las compañías de consumo masivo a brindar servicio y potenciar los procesos de calidad. En la segunda la misión fue despertar a las empresas de servicios hacia la necesidad del consumo masivo, adaptación al cambio y creatividad.

Así fueron Hartford Life, Liberty, BNL, Lloyds Bank, Banco Galicia, AFJP Prorenta y Citibank, los primeros beneficiados a través de los servicios de consultoría y capacitación.

Han pasado más de veinte años y con servicios de excelencia acompañó importantes emprendimientos de capacitación a empresas como: Sancor Seguros, Neoris, Automóvil Club, AGFA, Telecom, Calsa, AUDI, Carrefour, VW, Philis Morris, DHL, YPF, Exxon Mobil, Du Pont Pionner, John Deere, Manpower, Fibertel, Toyota, Peugeot, Novartis, Unilever, Accenture, ACARA, Energía San Juan, Shell, San Cristóbal y muchas más.

También trabaja con empresas en el exterior y acreditó experiencia como profesor de la UBA y USAL en Negociación, Ventas, Liderazgo, Coaching y Creatividad.

En sus inicios lideró la guerra de las colas de los 90, reposicionando en el liderazgo a la hasta entonces desaparecida Pepsi. Este logro fue resultado de aplicar creatividad y esfuerzos comerciales que revolucionaron las técnicas de promoción y vent... Show more

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

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.
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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

Program, partnerships, and ecosystem management professional with 10+ years of experience across startup development, developer community growth, business development, venture support, and stakeholder engagement in Malaysia. Proven track record in designing and scaling startup programs, onboarding strategic partners, building talent pipelines, and managing multi-stakeholder initiatives involving corporates, universities, government-linked organizations, and community partners. Currently leads technology partnerships, developer development programs, university engagement and collaborations, talents for startups program and MYStartup pre-accelerators under the MYStartup initiative at Cradle Fund.

Program, partnerships, and ecosystem management professional with 10+ years of experience across startup development, developer community growth, business development, venture support, and stakeholder engagement in Malaysia. Proven track record in de... Show more

Hi there !
For the past five years, I've been on a rewarding journey as an engineering manager—leading teams, learning continuously, and striving to make work just a little more human (and fun!).
Before stepping into management, I rolled up my sleeves as a 3D developer then a full stack engineer, building web and mobile experiences and solving bugs :)

Today, I have the joy (and sometimes the challenge!) of managing both a vibrant team of software engineers and a dynamic group of RPA engineers. My mission? To design reliable and scalable systems and to foster a culture where experimentation is encouraged and where everyone feels they’re in the right place.

People, communication patterns, and the ever-evolving world of work fascinate me. I’m especially intrigued by how AI will reshape our jobs.

At PayFit, I’m currently navigating our transition to Domain-Driven Design while experimenting with team topologies, the 360 impact on the organization business, people and tech wise is fascinating.

I believe in tackling technical debt gracefully and my goal is to do so while delivering business value and empowering teams to take ownership and make decisions.

More than happy to share my learnings and acquire new ideas on the way!

Hi there ! For the past five years, I've been on a rewarding journey as an engineering manager—leading teams, learning continuously, and striving to make work just a little more human (and fun!). Before stepping into management, I rolled up my sl... Show more

Himaja Boinapalli is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and psychotherapist based in New York City, with nine years of experience advancing mental health equity through clinical practice, policy, and advocacy. She holds a dual Master of Arts and Master of Education from Columbia University, alongside two additional Master's degrees in Counseling Psychology.

For the past three years, Himaja has provided trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy to clients across diverse backgrounds and identities, drawing on an eclectic, integrative approach that includes TF-CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and somatic therapy. Her policy work spans the NYC Office of the Mayor and the United Nations Headquarters, where she engaged global stakeholders on mental health advocacy and authored policy initiatives.

A published researcher, her work on authentic leadership and ethical decision-making appeared in the International Journal of Ethics and Systems in 2025, and she has presented at the World Psychiatric Congress and the International Congress of Psychology. Himaja speaks on topics including intergenerational trauma, social determinants of mental health, and destigmatizing mental illness through an intersectional lens.

Connect: himaja-boinapalli.net | Instagram & Blog: @PsychologyAndUs | Twitter: @Himaja_B09

Himaja Boinapalli is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and psychotherapist based in New York City, with nine years of experience advancing mental health equity through clinical practice, policy, and advocacy. She holds a dual Master of Arts and Mast... Show more

Nihar is a technophile and enterprising innovator building pathbreaking edtech products at iXRLabs, where he is Co-founder & CPO, leading products, strategy, and alliances.

He has delivered sessions at leading institutions including Charles Sturt University, the IITs (Delhi, Kharagpur, Gandhinagar, and Jodhpur), Amity University, and Symbiosis Institute. A management graduate from MDI Gurgaon specialising in Strategy and Operations, he has a knack for crafting compelling products across multiple clients and organisations.

Deeply involved in edtech, Nihar works to supplement and improve education through cutting-edge technology. A self-made expert in virtual and extended reality, he holds a special interest in immersive storytelling through VR.

Passionate about education and its impact on society, he has driven several social initiatives. As a founding member of the education NGO Fascination, he worked to improve learning outcomes in underserved parts of India, and launched 'Pustak', a social initiative providing quality, diverse reading material to students.

Beyond education and technology, Nihar is an avid birdwatcher who can often be found photographing wildlife, and a history buff drawn to lesser-known historical sites that escape public awareness.

Nihar is a technophile and enterprising innovator building pathbreaking edtech products at iXRLabs, where he is Co-founder & CPO, leading products, strategy, and alliances. He has delivered sessions at leading institutions including Charles Sturt... Show more

Elif Köse is the Founder and Editor of Confidence Magazine, a global women's self-development publication dedicated to amplifying women's voices through confidence, leadership, wellbeing, and personal growth.

Holding a Business Degree and a background in fashion design, Elif built and led a successful fashion business in the UK for over fifteen years before transitioning into publishing, coaching, and speaking.

Today, she is recognised for her work helping high-achieving women move beyond self-doubt, perfectionism, and external validation to lead with greater confidence, authenticity, and purpose.

As a speaker, author, publisher, and confidence coach, Elif combines practical insight, leadership experience, and powerful storytelling to create transformational conversations around confidence, identity, leadership, wellbeing, and women's empowerment.

She regularly speaks at conferences, leadership events, corporate programmes, women's networks, and personal development events, inspiring audiences to reconnect with their true potential and create meaningful change in both their personal and professional lives.

Elif Köse is the Founder and Editor of Confidence Magazine, a global women's self-development publication dedicated to amplifying women's voices through confidence, leadership, wellbeing, and personal growth. Holding a Business Degree and a backgr... Show more