Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Evelyn Rothkranz

Evelyn Rothkranz

Evelyn Rothkranz gestaltet als Bildungswissenschaftlerin die Gegenwart von Studium und Lehre an der Universität zu Köln mit und entwirft Szenarien zur Bildung der Zukunft (beispielsweise zur hybriden Lehre). In Köln hat sie den Master der Interkulturellen Kommunikation und Bildung absolviert und zuvor Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaften in Marburg studiert.

Evelyn Rothkranz gestaltet als Bildungswissenschaftlerin die Gegenwart von Studium und Lehre an der Universität zu Köln mit und entwirft Szenarien zur Bildung der Zukunft (beispielsweise zur hybriden Lehre). In Köln hat sie den Master der Interkultur... Show more

Tony Holmes

Tony Holmes

Tony Holmes is a talent and workforce development leader from Houston. TX. He specializes in leadership development and diversity as a speaker and consultant. He has managed change and scaled impact across multiple sectors as an award-winning leader. At the United Way of Greater Houston, he led employee engagement programming and the organization's strategy to center DEI across all operations and programs, leading to the organization receiving the Best Places to Work Award 2024, from the Houston Chronicle and the Diversity in Business Award 2024 from the Houston Business Journal. His private coaching practice, CoachedxTony unlocks talent, vision, and awareness for clients and provides tools and assessments on how to maximize strengths within personal development.

Tony is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Southern California's Organizational Change and Leadership Program at the Rossier School of Education. His certifications include Gallup Global Strengths Coaching through Gallup, Inc., and Professional Diversity Coaching through the CoachDiversity Institute. He is a two-time graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a BA double-major in Interpersonal Communications and Sociology (2012), and a Master of Public Administration (2015). Tony is the CEO of Blue Chip Works, a Workforce Development company founded by him and his wife, Crystal in 2018. Through this work, they are able to create positive change in the world of business through hiring, staffing, and upskilling individuals across the nation. Tony is dedicated to uplifting his community and helping others reach their maximum potential one person at a time.

Tony Holmes is a talent and workforce development leader from Houston. TX. He specializes in leadership development and diversity as a speaker and consultant. He has managed change and scaled impact across multiple sectors as an award-winning leader.... Show more

Elizabeth Ruiz

Elizabeth Ruiz

Elizabeth A. Ruiz, PhD, is a Leadership Psychology Scholar-Practitioner. She is a dynamic force in strategic communication and leadership development. With over 35 years of experience, she has honed a unique expertise in leadership psychology, human capital, and organizational growth. As a Leadership Psychology Architect and Transformation Facilitator, Elizabeth empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through tailored business solutions, cutting-edge training, and strategic insights. Elizabeth’s passion for helping others grow is the driving force behind her career. She specializes in developing leaders who can navigate the complexities of today's business landscape with confidence and resilience. Through learning assessments, leadership training, or strategic business solutions, Elizabeth’s work empowers others with the skills they need to succeed. Elizabeth is not just a scholar-practitioner—she is a catalyst for transformation, inspiring leaders to reach new heights and organizations to achieve sustainable growth.

Elizabeth A. Ruiz, PhD, is a Leadership Psychology Scholar-Practitioner. She is a dynamic force in strategic communication and leadership development. With over 35 years of experience, she has honed a unique expertise in leadership psychology, human ... Show more

Jeremiah Lee

Jeremiah Lee

Jeremiah Lee develops monetization tools for digital creators. He previously worked on cloud infrastructure at Stripe, hardware integrations at Spotify, and web APIs at Fitbit. He grew up under the California sun, but now calls Stockholm home.

Jeremiah Lee develops monetization tools for digital creators. He previously worked on cloud infrastructure at Stripe, hardware integrations at Spotify, and web APIs at Fitbit. He grew up under the California sun, but now calls Stockholm home. Show more

Sherin Mathew

Sherin Mathew

Sherin Mathew is a recognised AI Leader and leading AI Ethicist in the UK. A Founder, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur, with a deep-rooted passion for wider AI Awareness, Impact, Ethics, and Intellectual Privacy.

As a former IBM AI Expert at Global Business Services UK, Sherin’s specialism is transforming businesses into cognitive enterprises. Sherin is an award-winning CEO of AI Tech UK (https://www.ai-tech.uk/) and is responsible for delivering the National AI Strategy and democratising AI Awareness with UK businesses since 2018.

Sherin is a Tech4good champion and a pioneer in the space of Ethics and Sustainability Management in Digital Transformation. Sherin is the founder of http://smartethics.net/, a groundbreaking AI Management platform forged with global partners and institutes.

Sherin is an AI Strategist and board advisor for West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and also the Chief AI advisor for ambitious SMEs, DeepTech Startups, and the UK AI policy team (DSIT) with a mission to "Disrupt the AI Disruption"! Sherin is an untiring advocate for the creative, innovative, and ethical elements of intelligent technologies. As an accomplished Public Speaker, AI Ethicist, and Evangelist, Sherin promotes thought-provoking ideas, shares his technical knowledge, and advises on best practices.

As an AI Influencer, Sherin is recognised for delivering national-level strategy and engagements with global partners from the North. He has published thought-provoking papers and is listed as a Top leader in
60 Leaders in AI: https://www.60leaders.com/leader/sherin-mathew
Top 5 Asians in Tech: https://asiansintech.com/top-100-asian-stars-in-uk-tech-2023-top-5s/
DataIQ-Top100 Leaders: https://www.dataiq.global/dataiq100-2021/profile/sherin-mathew-chief-executive-officer-and-founder-ai-tech-north
Prolific North: https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/feature/unveiling-the-dark-side-of-ai/

Sherin founded the idea of Intellectual Privacy, proposing the sanction of new Human Rights to Intelligence. To inspire and educate others on this evolving topic, he produced a documentary about Intellectual Privacy, which can be found in full here: https://smartethics.net/ or take a look at the 1-minute documentary trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHPBkquR9Pw

Sherin Mathew is a recognised AI Leader and leading AI Ethicist in the UK. A Founder, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur, with a deep-rooted passion for wider AI Awareness, Impact, Ethics, and Intellectual Privacy. As a former IBM AI Expert at Global B... Show more

itza Zujuy Blanco

itza Zujuy Blanco

Passionate about tech and creativity. Graphic design roots, IT engineering background. Former marketing lead, now crafting frontend magic at Warner Bros Discovery. Embracing technology's limitless canvas to create captivating experiences!

Passionate about tech and creativity. Graphic design roots, IT engineering background. Former marketing lead, now crafting frontend magic at Warner Bros Discovery. Embracing technology's limitless canvas to create captivating experiences! Show more

Janosch Felde

Janosch Felde

Janosch Felde ist Softwareentwickler und Psychosozialer Berater. Er arbeitete viele Jahre freiberuflich als Coach in der DACH-Region und war Verantwortlicher für Mitarbeiterentwicklung im Technischen Bereich des Weltmarktführer für Carsharing-Technologie. Seine Leidenschaft liegt darin, Menschen und Organisationen durch Klarheit und Wertorientierung dabei zu unterstützen, die Belastungen und Herausforderungen ihres Alltags konstruktiv zu gestalten.
Im Moment arbeitet er bei der REWE Digital als Agile Coach und liebt es, als Coach und Berater Menschen und Organisationen aller Art zu verstehen und gemeinsam mit ihnen auf eine positive Zukunft hin zu arbeiten.

Janosch Felde ist Softwareentwickler und Psychosozialer Berater. Er arbeitete viele Jahre freiberuflich als Coach in der DACH-Region und war Verantwortlicher für Mitarbeiterentwicklung im Technischen Bereich des Weltmarktführer für Carsharing-Technol... Show more

Fred Brandon

Fred Brandon

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his creativity to solve problems. He's a visionary, world traveler, author, and avid Blockchain enthusiast.

Fred is a SharePoint Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. With over 20 years of IT experience, he has developed solutions for clients across the globe. He's been a part of the SharePoint community since 2007 and enjoys using his ... Show more

Himanshu Patel

Himanshu Patel

A technologist with a solid breadth and depth, firm believer of simplistic, sustainable design and practitioner of agile methodologies and lean management Techniques.
Ability to influence Top to Down and drive executive strategic decisions pertaining to Technology and Process for the organization.
Most Importantly, keeping up very close with time and changing industry.
Help organizations transform into new era of building software systems for increased efficiency, quality & predictability while reducing the cost.
Outstanding motivator and builder of the culture full of passion, hunger to continuous improvement, positive synergy, independence, innovation and creativity.
Hands on with Spring Boot, Microservices, Docker, Vagrant, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Big Data (Hadoop, Spark), Kafka, Cloud and Virtualization (AWS, Cloudera, Azure), CI/CD and DevOps areas.
Ability to drive Development Efficiency, Tool standardization, Vendor Management, Technology Governance, Continuous Integration, Estimation, Budgeting, Build vs. Buy Analysis, Prototyping, Resource/Talent Management and Performance Reviews.

A technologist with a solid breadth and depth, firm believer of simplistic, sustainable design and practitioner of agile methodologies and lean management Techniques. Ability to influence Top to Down and drive executive strategic decisions pertaini... Show more

Mathias Segerlund

Mathias Segerlund

Har jobbat med området mellan IT och människor samt kostnadsanalyser sedan 2011, innan dess har det varit inom olika serviceyrken

Har jobbat med området mellan IT och människor samt kostnadsanalyser sedan 2011, innan dess har det varit inom olika serviceyrken Show more

Angela Cleveland

Angela Cleveland

I started my career as a school counselor in New Jersey and spent 16 years in schools before moving into program management. A lot of what I learned there still applies, especially when a project’s real problem turns out to be about people rather than process.
At Capital Technology Group (CTG), I manage a federal technology modernization project for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, replacing the legacy user systems for two of its research facilities with a single cloud-based platform. The work includes data migration, role-based access control, and knowledge transfer so the lab’s own developers can maintain the system after handoff. I also provide PMO support on a DHS USCIS DevSecOps contract, where I lead Agile Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning. Across both, I handle stakeholder management, risk tracking, and client reporting with government clients, internal teams, and subcontractors.
Inside CTG, I co-chair the Agile Center of Excellence, building templates, onboarding toolkits, and training for program managers, scrum masters, and business analysts. I also designed and piloted a Transitional Manager program for new hires, interview technical candidates, and support staff through the security clearance process.
Before CTG, I worked on USAID institutional support contracts. As Senior Program Manager on a $41.6M contract with a 36-person team, I handled financial forecasting, staffing, and performance management, earned strong CPARS ratings, and led a full contract closeout within 30 days of a stop work order. Earlier, as an Operations Manager on a $95M contract, I oversaw recruitment, compliance, and HR operations, and helped manage a vendor network of more than 100 small businesses, universities, and consultants.
At the National Center for Women & IT (NCWIT), I directed a national program, managed partnerships with Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Salesforce, and secured grant funding and sponsorships. I also served as project manager for the Microsoft Guide to Inclusive Computer Science Education.
I’ve written 12 books, mostly for kids and school counselors. I was New Jersey School Counselor of the Year in 2017, and William Paterson University named me one of its “50 Alumni Under 50.” I mentor WPU students through the Pesce Family Mentoring Institute.
I hold PMP and CSPO certifications. When I’m not working, I’m usually riding rail trails on my bicycle.

I started my career as a school counselor in New Jersey and spent 16 years in schools before moving into program management. A lot of what I learned there still applies, especially when a project’s real problem turns out to be about people rather tha... Show more

Jackie Bull

Jackie Bull

We spend a lot of time talking about leadership, success, and performance, but not always enough time talking about what it takes to sustain them. That’s something I’ve come to appreciate through my own experiences in leadership and life, and it’s a big part of why I started Havenwild Wellness.

I am the Senior Vice President of Care Team & EMS Partnerships at RightSite Health, hold a master’s degree in healthcare administration, and am the founder of Havenwild Wellness. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about building relationships, supporting others, and helping people and teams succeed.

As a healthcare executive and single mom, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to balance competing priorities, show up for others, and still make time for yourself. I’ve learned that being a good leader isn’t just about pushing through challenges or getting things done. It’s also about recognizing when we need to slow down, reset, and find ways to take care of ourselves along the way.

That perspective is what inspired me to build Havenwild Wellness, a business focused on resilience, burnout prevention, positive psychology, and well-being. I’m continuing to build my knowledge in these areas, with a focus on bringing research and practical strategies into workshops and experiences that help people navigate stress, build resilience, and prioritize their well-being.

My message is simple: Reset. Reconnect. Return. Sometimes we need to step back from the demands of work and life, take a breath, and reconnect with what matters most. From there, we can move forward with more clarity, intention, and confidence.

Through speaking engagements and interactive workshops, I want to create opportunities for people to have honest conversations about burnout, stress, resilience, boundaries, and what it means to lead in a more sustainable way. My goal is to share practical ideas that people can take with them and put into action, not just leave inspired for the day.

I’m also developing guided outdoor experiences for organizations that bring these ideas to life in a different way. There’s something valuable about stepping away from our usual surroundings, getting outside, and having the space to think, connect, and see things from a fresh perspective. Whether in a workshop or out on a trail, I want to help people slow down, reconnect with themselves and one another, and return to their daily lives with a renewed sense of purpose.

Through Havenwild Wellness, I hope to help people recognize that they can pursue meaningful goals, grow as leaders, and care for others without continually putting their own well-being last. Sometimes, moving forward starts with giving ourselves permission to pause.

Reset. Reconnect. Return.

We spend a lot of time talking about leadership, success, and performance, but not always enough time talking about what it takes to sustain them. That’s something I’ve come to appreciate through my own experiences in leadership and life, and it’s a ... Show more

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

Guilherme Friol

Guilherme Friol

Computing specialist with years of experience in high-demand computing environments, virtualization, and HPC. Works as a consultant in architecture and optimization of high-performance systems. Developed significant projects with leading research institutions and renowned figures in both national and international computing, focusing on machine learning and neural networks. Notable projects include: Prediction of Cysteine Protease Inhibitors for Trypanocidal Agents and Cancer (USP); Simulation of spacecraft control and orbital guidance (LAC-INPE); Research on astrophysical plasmas and space turbulence (ITA); Research in astrophysics and molecular physics (UNIVAP), among others.

Computing specialist with years of experience in high-demand computing environments, virtualization, and HPC. Works as a consultant in architecture and optimization of high-performance systems. Developed significant projects with leading research ins... Show more

Jack Sessions

Jack Sessions

# jack_sessions.py

class Human:
def __init__(self):
self.name = "Jack Sessions"
self.role = "Mobile Security Researcher && Rapper"
self.specialty = "Android/IOS bug hunting"
self.skills = [
"Finding exported components vendors forgot existed",
"Breaking weak token storage with gentle disappointment",
"Bypassing certificate pinning (for educational purposes)",
"Writing reports that actually get replies"
]
self.fuel = "Coffee"
self.enemy = "Slow WiFi"
self.alignment = "Lawful Good... Sometimes"
self.status = "Probably decompiling something right now"

def bio(self):
return (
f"{self.name} hunts Android bugs in public bug bounty programs "
f"and turns 'huh that’s weird' into responsible disclosures. "
f"Powered by {self.fuel} and personally attacked by {self.enemy}. "
f"{self.alignment} alignment. {self.status}."
)

if __name__ == "__main__":
print(Human().bio())

# jack_sessions.py class Human: def __init__(self): self.name = "Jack Sessions" self.role = "Mobile Security Researcher && Rapper" self.specialty = "Android/IOS bug hunting" self.skills = [ "Fi... Show more

Andrea Mota

Andrea Mota

Andrea is currently a second-year student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration master's program at Virginia Tech. She serves as the Graduate Assistant for New Student and Family Programs, where she primarily supports new student orientation, welcome experiences, and family engagement initiatives.

During her time in her master's program, she's had the opportunity to complete a practicum with Student Conduct in Spring 2026 and serve as a Preview Intern at the University of Florida during Summer 2026. As Andrea enters my final year of graduate school, she is excited to continue growing as a student affairs professional, broaden my experiences, and prepare for the transition into a full-time professional role.

Andrea is currently a second-year student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration master's program at Virginia Tech. She serves as the Graduate Assistant for New Student and Family Programs, where she primarily supports new student... Show more

Kingsley Owadara

Kingsley Owadara

He is a passionate advocate for Responsible and Ethical AI in Africa. He believes that Artificial Intelligence should be developed and deployed for common good by considering the factors that make them ethical and socially responsible.

Having a background in Law and Computer Engineering, Kingsley has a deep understanding of the potential Impacts of AI on Individuals, communities, and the environment with a special focus on Africa. Kingsley’s experience cut across academia, industry, and NGO.

Currently a Tech Policy and Research Fellow at the Emerging Technology for Emerging Markets.

He was the Team Lead of Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy Development, General Cluster where he worked with a group of Volunteer AI experts in developing the first Artificial Intelligence policy for Nigeria.

Part of his contributions to the African Responsible AI in recent times both in the Academia and industry includes:

- Fellow, Emerging Technologies for Emerging Markets (E4E)
- Mentor, Artificial Intelligence Community, Ghana
- Mentor, Teens in AI Global Hackathon
- Team-Lead, General Cluster, National Artificial Intelligence Policy, Nigeria
- Researcher, Mankind in Artificial Intelligence
- Member, Coalition for Independent Research
- Member, Black in AI
- Speaker, AI Summit, Kenya, “AI for Smart City: Ethical Consideration”
to mention a few.

In his free time, He writes computer software, volunteers, and Speaks.

He is a passionate advocate for Responsible and Ethical AI in Africa. He believes that Artificial Intelligence should be developed and deployed for common good by considering the factors that make them ethical and socially responsible. Having a ba... Show more

Tiago de Carvalho Rabello

Tiago de Carvalho Rabello

Tiago is approaching his 20th anniversary working with mainframe, starting as Computer Operator, moving to Cobol Developer and now as Technical Support Engineer in Broadcom, supporting Security Products, Common Services and Hostbridge.

Tiago is approaching his 20th anniversary working with mainframe, starting as Computer Operator, moving to Cobol Developer and now as Technical Support Engineer in Broadcom, supporting Security Products, Common Services and Hostbridge. Show more

Nichi Avina

Nichi Avina

Nichi Aviña is the 2022 California Teacher of the Year, a middle school science teacher at Cielo Vista Charter School in Palm Springs Unified School District, and co-author of Regulate to Educate: An EduProtocol Field Guide for Calm, Caring, and Resilient Classrooms. She holds a B.S. in Biology from UC San Diego and a Master of Education and began her career in cancer research before transitioning to education.

Nichi is a Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Teacher, HeartMath Facilitator, 300-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, and advanced Somatic Experiencing student. Her work integrates neuroscience, trauma-informed practices, nervous system regulation, and student leadership to help schools create cultures where students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.

She developed the Regulate to Educate framework and the Students Regulating Students peer mentoring model, which trains middle school students to teach and apply regulation skills with younger peers, classmates, and families. Her work has been featured at state and national conferences and focuses on building student agency, belonging, wellness, and resilience through evidence-informed practices.

Through her teaching, writing, and professional learning workshops, Nichi helps educators implement practical strategies that strengthen regulation, relationships, and learning. Her mission is to help schools become sanctuaries of healing, belonging, and leadership—one regulated nervous system at a time.

Nichi Aviña is the 2022 California Teacher of the Year, a middle school science teacher at Cielo Vista Charter School in Palm Springs Unified School District, and co-author of Regulate to Educate: An EduProtocol Field Guide for Calm, Caring, and Resi... Show more

Javier Luengo

Javier Luengo

Javier Luengo es desarrollador Python y Machine Learning Engineer, además de arqueólogo e historiador. Es licenciado en Historia, especializado en Arqueología y cuenta con formación de posgrado en Arqueología del Cuaternario, Big Data y Data Science.
Durante los últimos años ha trabajado profesionalmente en desarrollo de software y sistemas basados en Python, mientras continúa explorando la aplicación de Computer Vision y Machine Learning a problemas científicos y arqueológicos. Actualmente desarrolla proyectos que combinan software, ML y datos del mundo real, con especial interés en cómo llevar modelos más allá de los datasets y ejemplos ideales de laboratorio.

Javier Luengo es desarrollador Python y Machine Learning Engineer, además de arqueólogo e historiador. Es licenciado en Historia, especializado en Arqueología y cuenta con formación de posgrado en Arqueología del Cuaternario, Big Data y Data Science.... Show more

Nadia Msellek

Nadia Msellek

Coach agile à l’INSEE, je m’intéresse aux dynamiques humaines et collectives, à la sécurité psychologique, à la psychosociologie et aux comportements des foules. Ce qui me motive quotidiennement est d'observer, pour mieux comprendre les interactions entre les individus ! La ludopédagogie est l'une des nombreuses façons pour y parvenir.

Passionnée par les mécanismes qui façonnent nos relations et nos organisations, j’explore les liens entre agilité, intelligence collective et transformation. J’approfondis actuellement ma connaissance de la pensée systémique, nourrie notamment par Palo Alto, la Gestalt et les travaux de Peter Senge.

J’ai évolué dans des univers variés banque, luxe et administration publique, qui ont enrichi mon regard sur les cultures organisationnelles. J’ai également coécrit avec Fabrice Bloch un livre Savoir dire non, autour de mécanismes intrinsèques humains et de l’affirmation de soi.

Je suis formatrice à l'ENSAI en Système d'information et système décisionnels et gestion de projet.

Curieuse et voyageuse, j’aime découvrir d’autres cultures et façons de penser, autant de sources d’ouverture et de remise en question. J’aime croiser les disciplines, questionner les évidences et explorer ce qui permet aux individus et aux collectifs de mieux fonctionner ensemble.

Coach agile à l’INSEE, je m’intéresse aux dynamiques humaines et collectives, à la sécurité psychologique, à la psychosociologie et aux comportements des foules. Ce qui me motive quotidiennement est d'observer, pour mieux comprendre les interactions ... Show more

Michelle Huang

Michelle Huang

Michelle N. Huang is assistant professor of English and Asian American Studies at Northwestern University. She is the author of Racial Beings: Experiments in Asian American New Materialisms (Duke, 2026). Her film essay, INHUMAN FIGURES: Robots, Clones, and Aliens, can be viewed online at the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center website.

Michelle N. Huang is assistant professor of English and Asian American Studies at Northwestern University. She is the author of Racial Beings: Experiments in Asian American New Materialisms (Duke, 2026). Her film essay, INHUMAN FIGURES: Robots, Clone... Show more

Eleanor Sigel

Eleanor Sigel

Eleanor is a Security Architect at Casco where she hastens the Singularity. She received B.A. degrees in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Southern California in 2025. In her free time, she is a competitive endurance runner and writes about her three special interests: 1) running 2) food 3) herself.

Eleanor is a Security Architect at Casco where she hastens the Singularity. She received B.A. degrees in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Southern California in 2025. In her free time, she is a competitive endurance runner and writes ... Show more

Anastasiya Zhu

Anastasiya Zhu

Synergy creator | Initiator Generalist | All-rounder | With people. For people.
I am an Employer Branding Specialist & your personal HR Business Partner. I stand for diversity, equity & inclusion. Passionate about exploring future trends, digitalization & technologies, and their innovational potential for business developments and society.

Synergy creator | Initiator Generalist | All-rounder | With people. For people. I am an Employer Branding Specialist & your personal HR Business Partner. I stand for diversity, equity & inclusion. Passionate about exploring future trends, digitaliza... Show more

David Aronchick

David Aronchick

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

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

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

Tina Johnson

Tina Johnson

Tina Johnson is a professional speaker, domestic violence educator, and Director of Community Engagement at Hope House. Through education, storytelling, strategic outreach, and advocacy-centered podcasting, she empowers survivors, promotes prevention, and helps communities build healthier relationships.

Tina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mediated Communication from the University of Missouri, with a minor in Public Administration & Policy and a Professional Communication Certificate. She is a 2027 MPA Candidate at the University of Missouri, where she is expanding her expertise in public service, nonprofit leadership, and community impact.

Tina partners with businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver engaging presentations on healthy relationships, workplace well-being, boundaries, domestic violence prevention, and leadership. She is passionate about equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools that inspire lasting change, strengthen communities, and foster hope.

Tina Johnson is a professional speaker, domestic violence educator, and Director of Community Engagement at Hope House. Through education, storytelling, strategic outreach, and advocacy-centered podcasting, she empowers survivors, promotes prevention... Show more

Joni Herriott

Joni Herriott

Joni Herriott is a design leader, researcher and educator. For over a decade, she has helped multinational organisations navigate complexity in IoT connected products, cloud services and enterprise systems, facilitating collaboration between teams and designing solutions that connect customer needs to business and technology. She has taught design at CareerFoundry and ReDi School, is an external examiner for design education in Denmark, and speaks about service design and organisations, most recently at the European Business Analysis Conference.

Joni Herriott is a design leader, researcher and educator. For over a decade, she has helped multinational organisations navigate complexity in IoT connected products, cloud services and enterprise systems, facilitating collaboration between teams an... Show more

Kim Escobedo

Kim Escobedo

Kim es una ingeniera con una visión holística del liderazgo. Su enfoque se centra en el desarrollo integral de las personas, combinando habilidades técnicas con habilidades blandas como la comunicación efectiva, la resolución de conflictos y la inteligencia emocional. Con más de 17 años de experiencia en la industria IT y certificaciones en la metodología Agile y una maestría en Neuroliderazgo y Coaching Cognitivo, Kim ha demostrado su capacidad para transformar equipos y organizaciones.

Kim es una ingeniera con una visión holística del liderazgo. Su enfoque se centra en el desarrollo integral de las personas, combinando habilidades técnicas con habilidades blandas como la comunicación efectiva, la resolución de conflictos y la intel... Show more

Simon Egli

Simon Egli

I'm Simon Egli, and I've been programming since 1986. I studied Physics at the University of Basel in Switzerland between 1996 and 2001. In 1996 I did port the Oberon operating system to my Atari ST. I started programming C# with .NET Framework 2.0. I programmed various projects, a plotting software, a CMS and at the moment I'm working for SolidCP, an OpenSource webhosting control panel. I was also a missionary in Nicaragua and had a small charity for homeless. Sometimes I preach in churches or on the street.

I'm Simon Egli, and I've been programming since 1986. I studied Physics at the University of Basel in Switzerland between 1996 and 2001. In 1996 I did port the Oberon operating system to my Atari ST. I started programming C# with .NET Framework 2.0. ... Show more

Debasis Panda

Debasis Panda

Debasis Panda is a FinTech and enterprise AI leader with more than 21 years of experience delivering large-scale finance and technology transformations for global organizations. As a Finance Transformation Solution Architect, he works across enterprise finance, treasury modernization, cloud data platforms, SAP Enterprise Application, and AI-enabled automation.

A published researcher, co-author of two technology books, senior member of a global engineering association, professional-computing association member, and technology-journal editorial-board contributor, Debasis has also judged international AI, technology, business-excellence, and STEM programs. He speaks about intelligent finance, responsible and agentic AI, enterprise transformation, and the behavioral economics of technology adoption.

Debasis Panda is a FinTech and enterprise AI leader with more than 21 years of experience delivering large-scale finance and technology transformations for global organizations. As a Finance Transformation Solution Architect, he works across enterpri... Show more

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