Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Ana Jembrek

Ana Jembrek

Since childhood, Ana has lived with one foot in this world and the other in realms of magic, mystery, and dice rolls. A lifelong devotee of books, science fiction, fantasy, and TTRPGs, Ana’s idea of paradise involves a good story, a curious mind, and a band of unlikely heroes rolling for initiative. She believes we all need oases where we can share our passions, feel accepted, and be wonderfully weird together.

Since childhood, Ana has lived with one foot in this world and the other in realms of magic, mystery, and dice rolls. A lifelong devotee of books, science fiction, fantasy, and TTRPGs, Ana’s idea of paradise involves a good story, a curious mind, and... Show more

Railey Molinario

Railey Molinario

Railey Molinario is an international speaker, Relationship Intelligence expert, and global thought leader on human connection. She is on a mission to create a world where Relationship Intelligence and genuine connection are the norm, not the exception.

Railey Molinario is an international speaker, Relationship Intelligence expert, and global thought leader on human connection. She is on a mission to create a world where Relationship Intelligence and genuine connection are the norm, not the exceptio... Show more

Deepak P

Deepak P

Exuberantly passionate about learning the intricacies of technology, science and life as a whole with an intent to simplify the understanding and provide it to the mass.

Exuberantly passionate about learning the intricacies of technology, science and life as a whole with an intent to simplify the understanding and provide it to the mass. Show more

Marian Villa

Marian Villa

Sr Full-Stack Product Designer at NodeSource. Award-winning Community Builder at @Pionerasdev —recipient of IBM Open Source Community Grant 2020—. Google Launchpad Mentor, Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, and Women Techmakers Ambassador. Passionate developer and designer with a knack for combining technology and community development.

Sr Full-Stack Product Designer at NodeSource. Award-winning Community Builder at @Pionerasdev —recipient of IBM Open Source Community Grant 2020—. Google Launchpad Mentor, Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, and Women Techmakers Ambassador. ... Show more

Mohit Nikhade

Mohit Nikhade

2024 pass-out undergraduate in department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

2024 pass-out undergraduate in department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Show more

Luis F. Aleman Jr

Luis F. Aleman Jr

Luis F. Aleman Jr. is an influential global strategic consultant renowned for his deep expertise in international business development, economic strategy, and government advisory services. His extensive background in international relations, monetary policy, and trade facilitation enables him to lead initiatives that bolster economic growth, strengthen global partnerships, and foster international collaboration.

As the CEO of LFA Consulting Inc., Aleman Jr. heads a globally recognized consultancy that provides high-quality advisory and support services to startups, middle-market companies, and foreign governments. His firm specializes in developing international partnerships, advancing economic development, and crafting strategic business solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients. He has established strong connections with governments and key stakeholders across the U.S., U.K., European Union, Middle East, and African Union, promoting strategic initiatives that enhance economic cooperation and strengthen trade relations.

He possesses a strong track record in economic development, trade policy, and strategic consulting. He has collaborated with governments in Guyana, Oman, Peru, Georgia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ghana to implement necessary economic and trade initiatives. His adeptness at navigating complex international markets and regulatory frameworks has made him a trusted advisor in high-stakes negotiations and transnational trade agreements.

In addition to his leadership at LFA Consulting, Luis F. holds the position of Managing Director at Ethiopian Wild Coffee (EWC). This specialty import/export business distributes wild-grown and USDA-certified organic commodities to global markets. Under East Atlantic International's parent company, EWC has expanded its operations internationally, including in Peru, offering products such as turmeric, ginger, vanilla, and tea.

His notable contributions to global economic initiatives include:

Implementing vital COVID-19 testing solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, assisting the government in safely managing travel and reopening crucial sectors.
Assisting Latvia and Romania in crafting energy cooperation agreements to bolster their energy sectors.

Facilitating a $1.8 billion Memorandum of Understanding for the Great Inga Dam project in the Democratic Republic of Congo with General Electric, aimed at enhancing energy production and infrastructure development.

Leading the establishment of a bilateral trade agreement between Ghana and the United States Department of Agriculture, which enabled Ghana to introduce U.S. cattle into its markets and expand agricultural trade opportunities.

At LFA Consulting, Aleman Jr. focuses on strategic partnerships, security cooperation, infrastructure development, and economic revitalization. His initiatives include enhancing border security and migration management in North Africa, advising on pivotal energy and infrastructure projects, developing innovative public-private partnership (PPP) models, and promoting economic reforms that facilitate trade liberalization and improve business environments.

Under the visionary leadership of Luis F. Aleman Jr., LFA Consulting remains at the forefront of spearheading impactful projects that promote economic expansion and enhance global business development, significantly impacting individuals and businesses worldwide. His strategic insight and unwavering commitment ensure he remains a key figure in global economic landscapes.

Luis F. Aleman Jr. is an influential global strategic consultant renowned for his deep expertise in international business development, economic strategy, and government advisory services. His extensive background in international relations, monetary... Show more

Gizem Saruhan

Gizem Saruhan

She is a technical lead who has specialized mobile. She is interested in positive psychology, and neuroscience and believes in the power of kindness. She loves doing yoga and playing cello because she knows how important it is to know herself. While she was a perfectionist asocial who saw herself as discouraged and unsuccessful, she was able to find courage in a community with the help of other people and now tries to be inspiring in this regard.

She is a technical lead who has specialized mobile. She is interested in positive psychology, and neuroscience and believes in the power of kindness. She loves doing yoga and playing cello because she knows how important it is to know herself. While ... Show more

Dr. Karen Eilers

Dr. Karen Eilers

Karen Eilers ist Wirtschaftspsychologin und beschäftigt sich mit Herausforderungen und Lösungsansätzen für Führungskräfte, Teams und Unternehmen in agilen Transformationen. Begonnen in ihrer Promotionszeit im Fachbereich Wirtschaftsinformatik der Universität Kassel sowie der Universität St.Gallen, vertieft sie heute die Agilitätsforschung und transferiert die Erkenntnisse aus der Wissenschaft in die Praxis. Sie leitet das Institut für Transformation in Hamburg.

Karen Eilers ist Wirtschaftspsychologin und beschäftigt sich mit Herausforderungen und Lösungsansätzen für Führungskräfte, Teams und Unternehmen in agilen Transformationen. Begonnen in ihrer Promotionszeit im Fachbereich Wirtschaftsinformatik der Uni... Show more

Daria Soboleva

Daria Soboleva

Daria Soboleva is a Head Research Scientist at Cerebras working on efficient AI systems. Prior to Cerebras, Daria worked at Google, building expertise in research and engineering. She's the creator of SlimPajama (627B token dataset with 1M+ downloads) and BTLM-3B-8K, a model achieving 7B-level performance with less compute. Daria specializes in optimizing LLM architectures with focus on mixture-of-experts models and hardware-efficient training.

Daria Soboleva is a Head Research Scientist at Cerebras working on efficient AI systems. Prior to Cerebras, Daria worked at Google, building expertise in research and engineering. She's the creator of SlimPajama (627B token dataset with 1M+ downloads... Show more

Esther Davies

Esther Davies

My name is Esther Davies and I’m a storytelling enthusiast with a basis in dramaturgy of classical theatre, later academically educated in film and creative writing for video games and other interactive forms. I'm a dramaturgy graduate who also attended screenplay workshops and a writing course at Nottingham University.
I'm a native English speaker born and raised in Croatia. I am 27 years old. I work as an English teacher for young children, teaching English through stories, books, and writing. My mostly theatrical background gave me a lot of insight into character development, making me pursue character-driven storylines. My love for fiction and books gave me a rich inner world which helps with my worldbuilding.
I've been writing plays for group participants for ZKM, the Zagreb Theatre of Youth, since I was 13 years of age. I inhale books, write short prose and fiction, and have been selected as a candidate for short story contests. I also study philosophy and immerse a lot of philosophical streams of thought into my work. .

I am currently working on a Transmedia project, which will have a theatre play as its main domain, and have a narrative extension in the form of a video game concept.

I discovered circus performance in 2016. Since I was not only indulged in writing but also performing and acting, the discovery of object manipulation was an additional portal for me to express my ideas through movement. I started working on traffic lights back in 2018., evolving onto the streets of the coast, and then on the underground scene of the "Dvorana za izvedbene umjetnosti" Medika and "Triko Cirkus Teatar".

I loved the idea of not being bound to a certain theatre, director or studio, but to just make a stage wherever I am and freely express something others find out of this world, but is closer than we think.

I continue to explore performance dramaturgy and am finding my voice in the silly realms of society.

My name is Esther Davies and I’m a storytelling enthusiast with a basis in dramaturgy of classical theatre, later academically educated in film and creative writing for video games and other interactive forms. I'm a dramaturgy graduate who also atten... Show more

Abraham Martinez

Abraham Martinez

Abraham Martínez es un apasionado del diseño y la moda con 21 años, originario del colorido corazón de Oaxaca. Graduado en Ingeniería en Diseño Textil y Moda, combinando técnica e inspiración en cada uno de sus proyectos.
Fue creador de contenido para MEOW Magazine, donde dejó su huella con editoriales que mezclan estilo contemporáneo con raíces culturales. Su experiencia abarca diseño de moda, fotografía editorial, relaciones públicas, arte e historia, logrando una visión integral y sensible del universo creativo.

Se distingue por su devoción al patrimonio mexicano, llevando su riqueza estética a la moda con respeto, ingenio y orgullo. Su trabajo es un homenaje visual a las texturas, colores y narrativas de México, fusionando tradición con vanguardia.

Abraham Martínez es un apasionado del diseño y la moda con 21 años, originario del colorido corazón de Oaxaca. Graduado en Ingeniería en Diseño Textil y Moda, combinando técnica e inspiración en cada uno de sus proyectos. Fue creador de contenido pa... Show more

Hugues Vinet

Hugues Vinet

Hugues Vinet is in charge of research and innovation at IRCAM-Centre Pompidou in Paris, France, a world leading institution dedicated to research in sound and music, contemporary artistic production and their interactions.

Hugues Vinet is in charge of research and innovation at IRCAM-Centre Pompidou in Paris, France, a world leading institution dedicated to research in sound and music, contemporary artistic production and their interactions. Show more

Amrei Bahr

Amrei Bahr

Netzwerk KI und digitale Autonomie in Wissenschaft und Bildung (KiAuBi)

Netzwerk KI und digitale Autonomie in Wissenschaft und Bildung (KiAuBi) Show more

Osemhen Akhibi

Osemhen Akhibi

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Angel Paredes Barato

Angel Paredes Barato

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist".

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist". Show more

Dieter Röh

Dieter Röh

Seit 2005 Professor an der Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, dort auch Beauftrager für die Belange behinderter und chronisch kranker Studierender.

2005: Promotion an der Carl-von-Ossietzky-Universität Oldenburg, bei Prof. Dr. Peter Gottwald, zum Thema „Empowerment zur Lebensbewältigung – ein integriertes Konzept für die Arbeit mit chronisch psychisch kranken Menschen“

2003-2005: wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Forschungsprojekt "Entwicklung von Modellen und Standards der integrierten Versorgung im Bereich der Rehabilitation von Menschen mit motorischen Störungen“, Teilbereich: Begleitforschung und Evaluation" an der FH Emden.

1992-2003: Studium der Sozialarbeit/Sozialpädagogik und der Gesundheitswissenschaft an der FH Kiel

Seit 2005 Professor an der Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, dort auch Beauftrager für die Belange behinderter und chronisch kranker Studierender. 2005: Promotion an der Carl-von-Ossietzky-Universität Oldenburg, bei Prof. Dr. Peter Gottwal... Show more

Fatima Alhassan

Fatima Alhassan

A lover of community, data Analyst

A lover of community, data Analyst Show more

Pachi Parra

Pachi Parra

Pachi works as a Developer Relations & Community Manager.
After nannying for years, she started learning to code while building meaningful connections within the dev community.
She is passionate about creating newbie-friendly content and believes a tech career should be accessible to all.
When she's not live coding on Twitch, Pachi watches anime, reads too many romance novels, and enjoys the reaction she gets when she tells people they're awesome.

Pachi works as a Developer Relations & Community Manager. After nannying for years, she started learning to code while building meaningful connections within the dev community. She is passionate about creating newbie-friendly content and believes a... Show more

Devin Sarno

Devin Sarno

Devin Sarno, founder and CEO of Parlay Communicators, is a two-time US national champion public speaking coach. With over 15 years of experience, she blends her love for live performance, improv, and comedy to help others find their unique voice. Devin's engaging and compassionate coaching style empowers individuals to express themselves confidently and authentically. Devin's relatability, quick wit, and background in dramatic arts from prestigious institutions like the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The British-American Dramatic Academy at Oxford allow her to transform complex ideas into inspiring, meaningful experiences. But Devin's impact goes beyond mere entertainment. Her commanding presence and empathetic approach empower audiences to see things from new perspectives, challenge their assumptions, and tap into their potential. Whether speaking to thousands or coaching one-on-one, she creates a safe space for growth, laughter, and transformation. More than just a keynote speaker or coach, Devin Sarno is a catalyst for change - a weaver of stories and a reminder of the power of the human voice.

Devin Sarno, founder and CEO of Parlay Communicators, is a two-time US national champion public speaking coach. With over 15 years of experience, she blends her love for live performance, improv, and comedy to help others find their unique voice. Dev... Show more

Mads P Bender

Mads P Bender

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Function Consultant for 3 years. With more than 5 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and finance operations.

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Function Consultant for 3 years. With more than 5 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and ... Show more

Thanos Tatsios

Thanos Tatsios

A visionary Data Scientist whose passion and expertise in AI have contributed to groundbreaking projects. With a diverse background in mathematics and machine learning, Thanos excels at navigating the complexities of AI to deliver groundbreaking solutions that impact lives. As a trailblazer within IBM and a thought leader, he bridges cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. A frequent contributor to hackathons, innovation communities, and high-impact projects, Thanos inspires others while shaping the future of AI for meaningful change.

A visionary Data Scientist whose passion and expertise in AI have contributed to groundbreaking projects. With a diverse background in mathematics and machine learning, Thanos excels at navigating the complexities of AI to deliver groundbreaking solu... Show more

Dana Blume

Dana Blume

Teacher and researcher on systemic approaches to reflection in education.

Teacher and researcher on systemic approaches to reflection in education. Show more

Sarah Reichert

Sarah Reichert

Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Sweet Valley Series (nominated for the Colorado Book Awards in 2024) and is the Director and the Youth Coordinator of the Writing Heights Writers Association.

Her work has been featured in The Fort Collins Coloradoan, Haunted Waters Press, “Sunrise Summits: A Poetry Anthology”, “Rise: An Anthology of Change”, Poetry Ireland Review, and “We Are The West: A Colorado Anthology” among other journals across the country. Her novella, “Saturn Rising” was produced as a five-part audiocast from Ngano Press Studios, and she has two other books out through 5 Prince Publishing with another set to release in 2025.

She maintains a blog about writing on her website (sarahreichertauthor.com) about fostering a creative and balanced life which aims to help new writers get their start. Reichert lives in Fort Collins with her family. In her non-writing hours, she is a mother to two teenage girls, loves being outdoors, and is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate JuJitsu.

Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Sweet Valley Series (nominated for the Colorado Book Awards in 2024) and is the Director and the Youth Coordinator of the Writing Heights Writers Associa... Show more

Nicolas Petitjean

Nicolas Petitjean

Nicolas Petitjean is the former VP Design at Sodexo Group (2017-2022). In 2021, he founded "collectivehood", which helps business leaders design operational models where innovation through design thrives and responsible growth practices flourish. With a Master's degree in Design (Rubika 2000') and an Executive MBA (EDHEC 2015'), Nicolas has over 20 years' experience in user research, human-centered design, innovation & design leadership, strategy and entrepreneurship at various levels, with companies such as Salomon, Adidas, Decathlon, Sodexo, Hanesbrands, Caran d'Ache, Ministry of Defence UK, USAA, Google, GSK, Coventry University among others. Nicolas is also an active and leading speaker on innovation practices, business modeling and social leadership by design across Europe.

Nicolas Petitjean is the former VP Design at Sodexo Group (2017-2022). In 2021, he founded "collectivehood", which helps business leaders design operational models where innovation through design thrives and responsible growth practices flourish. Wit... Show more

Bavin Edwards

Bavin Edwards

Physics teacher turned lover of JavaScript turned TypeScript enthusiast.

Physics teacher turned lover of JavaScript turned TypeScript enthusiast. Show more

Amy Quale

Amy Quale

Amy Quale (she/her) is a seasoned professional in publishing and media, bringing nearly two decades of experience to her work.
In 2012, Amy co-founded Wise Ink Media, a publisher dedicated to supporting authors to write, publish, and market books that aim to create a positive impact in the world. Under her leadership, Wise Ink has carved out a unique niche in the industry, building custom books and championing authors whose stories contribute to meaningful conversations. She was a 40 under 40 honoree in 2022 and Wise Ink was also named one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the Twin Cities by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal in 2023. Amy has been a member of the Women's Presidents Association since 2021. She holds a BA from Concordia College, an MA in English from Minnesota State University - Mankato, and is a proud graduate of the Yale School of Management’s Leadership Strategies in Book Publishing program. Learn more about her work at wiseink.com.

Amy Quale (she/her) is a seasoned professional in publishing and media, bringing nearly two decades of experience to her work. In 2012, Amy co-founded Wise Ink Media, a publisher dedicated to supporting authors to write, publish, and market books t... Show more

Joakim Marner

Joakim Marner

A Lean-agile and product thought leader with more than 20 years experince. SAFe SPC, certified in Scrum@Scale, IDEO Design thinking, experience with LESS and part of Product Operating Model center of excellence at Slalom. Clients include the biggest fortune 500 companies including Microsoft.

A Lean-agile and product thought leader with more than 20 years experince. SAFe SPC, certified in Scrum@Scale, IDEO Design thinking, experience with LESS and part of Product Operating Model center of excellence at Slalom. Clients include the biggest ... Show more

Gaëlle Ernoult Boulay

Gaëlle Ernoult Boulay

Faire grandir les potentiels individuels et collectifs, pour des organisations plus humaines, inclusives et performantes.

Je suis convaincue que le bien-être au travail est un levier essentiel pour l’épanouissement, tant professionnel que personnel. À travers Accio Conseil, j’accompagne les individus et les équipes à se reconnecter à leurs valeurs, à trouver leur juste place et à bâtir un avenir plus inclusif.

Pour moi, une évidence : quand les collaborateurs s’épanouissent, la performance collective s’améliore.

Je m’implique pour créer des changements durables en plaçant l’humain au cœur de mes interventions.
Ensemble, révélons les potentiels et transformons les organisations en lieux d’épanouissement collectif.

Faire grandir les potentiels individuels et collectifs, pour des organisations plus humaines, inclusives et performantes. Je suis convaincue que le bien-être au travail est un levier essentiel pour l’épanouissement, tant professionnel que personne... Show more

Freddie Stebich

Freddie Stebich

Freddie studied economics (B.Sc.) in Leipzig and is committed to inclusion, anti-discrimination and gender equality. He is currently finishing his degree in political science (M.A.) at Chemnitz University of Technology and has been supporting KCS since April 2022. He is also involved in political education work with young people and young adults.

Freddie studied economics (B.Sc.) in Leipzig and is committed to inclusion, anti-discrimination and gender equality. He is currently finishing his degree in political science (M.A.) at Chemnitz University of Technology and has been supporting KCS sin... Show more

Elodie Mandel-Briefer

Elodie Mandel-Briefer

I am an Associate Professor in vertebrate social behaviour, with over 20 years of experience in the field of animal behaviour and more particularly bioacoustics. I have been working on a wide range of species, from songbirds to ungulates, and have published > 75 peer-reviewed papers. Since 2019, I am leading the Behavioural Ecology Group at the University of Copenhagen. Our main projects combine the topics of acoustic communication, emotions, and social networks, in order to understand how emotions influence communication, how emotions are transmitted between individuals and influence social relationships, and how acoustic communication affects social interactions. We are also very interested in how our research can be used to improve animal welfare and for conservation purpose.

I am an Associate Professor in vertebrate social behaviour, with over 20 years of experience in the field of animal behaviour and more particularly bioacoustics. I have been working on a wide range of species, from songbirds to ungulates, and have pu... Show more

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