Alyssa Knight, Ph.D., is an educator, researcher, former collegiate athlete, and advocate for women and girls with ADHD. She earned her doctorate from Liberty University in 2026, where her research explored how female student-athletes diagnosed with ADHD leverage athletics to develop self-regulation skills and navigate academic challenges. Her findings highlight the importance of structure, supportive relationships, accountability, and opportunities for personal growth.

Dr. Knight has served as a high school educator at Westminster Christian Academy in Huntsville, Alabama, since 2012, teaching U.S. History, Government, Advanced Placement, and dual-enrollment courses. Her professional experience also includes academic leadership and coaching youth athletics.

Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, Knight combines personal experience with academic research to challenge misconceptions about neurodivergent women, particularly those whose achievements may conceal significant internal struggles. She developed Strong Like a Girl, an advocacy initiative dedicated to raising awareness of ADHD in girls and women and empowering educators, coaches, and families to recognize and support their strengths.

Through research, education, and advocacy, Dr. Knight seeks to amplify overlooked voices, challenge traditional definitions of success, and encourage women to transform their experiences into opportunities for leadership and meaningful community impact.

Alyssa Knight, Ph.D., is an educator, researcher, former collegiate athlete, and advocate for women and girls with ADHD. She earned her doctorate from Liberty University in 2026, where her research explored how female student-athletes diagnosed with ... Show more

Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves is a scholar of comparative cultural studies and a curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. A Fulbright scholar and former interim director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, he has taught in the United States, Spain, and the Philippines since 1991. His acclaimed book Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects (2023) earned the Smithsonian Secretary’s Research Prize. An accomplished musician and past president of the Association for Asian American Studies, Dr. Gonzalves was appointed to the Organization of American Historians’ Distinguished Lectureship Program and has served on the board of directors of the American Council of Learned Societies.

Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves is a scholar of comparative cultural studies and a curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. A Fulbright scholar and former interim director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, he has ta... Show more

Kavita Daiya is Professor of English and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the Founding Director of the MA Program in Migration and Diaspora Studies at GWU. She served as CCAS Associate Dean of Academic Innovation (Jan 2024-Dec 2025) and previously as director (2018-2021) of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at GWU. She has received several honors. Most recently, she received the Award for Excellence in Graduate Faculty Mentoring in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences in 2022. She was also selected as the CCAS Administrative Fellow (with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the Faculty Administrative Leadership Program (Fall 2021). In Spring 2021 she founded and now directs the Immigration and Migration Studies Micro-Minor in CCAS, and in Spring 2025, she led the establishment of GW’s first Center for Immigration and Migration Studies.

In AY 2015-2016, Professor Daiya held the visiting NEH Endowed Chair in the Humanities at Albright College, where she organized faculty development seminars and symposia focusing on Globalization, Migration Studies, and Asia. She was the Andrew W. Mellon Regional Faculty Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Humanities Forum (2014-2015, 2012-2013). She is a former M.A. Program Director in the English Department (2010-2014). Professor Daiya also serves as Affiliated Faculty in the Global Women’s Institute, the Sigur Center for Asian Studies, the Sustainability Program, and the Peace Studies Program.

Professor Daiya’s scholarship is poised at the intersection of South Asian American Literature and Visual Culture, Critical Refugee Studies, Global Literature and Film Studies, Critical Race Theory, and Transnational Feminisms. She has written several peer-reviewed articles and two books. Her first monograph, "Violent Belongings: Partition, Gender, and National Culture in Postcolonial India," was published in the United States and India (Philadelphia: Temple UP, [2008] 2011; New Delhi: Yoda Press, 2013). Her second monograph, "Graphic Migrations: Precarity and Gender in Postcolonial India and the Diaspora" (Philadelphia: Temple UP, 2020; New Delhi: Yoda Press, 2021), examines mid-twentieth-century migration and how it shapes the cultural negotiation of secular citizenship and minority experience. She also edited a collection of fourteen essays, "Graphic Narratives from South Asia and South Asian America: Aesthetics and Politics" (Routledge, 2019). Her transnational and comparative scholarship dwells on the role of storytelling about migration and citizenship across media in the public sphere. In her spare time, she loves to cook, travel, hike, and watch K-dramas.

Kavita Daiya is Professor of English and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the Founding Director of the MA Program in Migration and Diaspora Studies at GWU. She served as CCAS Associate Dean of Academic Innovation (Jan 2024-Dec 2025) and pre... Show more

Hadir Farrag is the Non-Native Arabic Lead and an educational trainer based in Abu Dhabi, holding an official UAE teaching license for non-native Arabic speakers. She specializes in transforming language curricula and classrooms by integrating modern educational technologies and AI tools.
As a certified trainer, a recognized BSME network speaker, and a Twinkl collaborator, Hadir has successfully designed and delivered impactful professional development workshops to over 1,500 educators worldwide. She also leads a vibrant professional community on LinkedIn with more than 3,000 engaged teachers. Holding a Prompt Engineering Professional certification, Hadir is deeply committed to pioneering innovative, high-impact learning experiences that bridge technology with linguistic proficiency.

Hadir Farrag is the Non-Native Arabic Lead and an educational trainer based in Abu Dhabi, holding an official UAE teaching license for non-native Arabic speakers. She specializes in transforming language curricula and classrooms by integrating modern... Show more

Mark Gatere is Founder and CEO of C-elo Labs, building AI for low-resource African languages starting with Kikuyu. He works across PyTorch-based fine-tuning, speech models, vLLM inference, and developer education in Kenya. Mark has released public models and datasets on Hugging Face and contributed Google's FunctionGemma tool parser support to vLLM.

Mark Gatere is Founder and CEO of C-elo Labs, building AI for low-resource African languages starting with Kikuyu. He works across PyTorch-based fine-tuning, speech models, vLLM inference, and developer education in Kenya. Mark has released public mo... Show more

Maria Veena Aruldass is the Head of Counseling & Safeguarding at Ambassador international school in Dubai, with over 15 years of experience in school counselling, psychology education, safeguarding and social-emotional learning. She is passionate about designing school cultures where wellbeing is embedded into everyday practice rather than delivered through isolated initiatives.

Throughout her career, Maria has led the development of whole-school wellbeing frameworks, restorative practices, parent engagement programs, safeguarding systems and values-based life skills curricula. She has also taught IB and ISC Psychology and worked extensively with students, educators and families to strengthen psychological safety, belonging and help-seeking cultures.

Maria has presented at international education conferences on topics including restorative practices, student wellbeing and the psychological impact of artificial intelligence. Her work bridges psychology, education and leadership, equipping schools with practical, evidence-informed approaches to creating environments where every student feels safe, seen and supported.

Maria Veena Aruldass is the Head of Counseling & Safeguarding at Ambassador international school in Dubai, with over 15 years of experience in school counselling, psychology education, safeguarding and social-emotional learning. She is passionate abo... Show more

Thomas Scola, founder and CEO of The Bluefly Collective (Bluefly.io), brings over 20 years of industry expertise to digital solutions in Drupal and AI technologies. A former Acquia leader and pioneer of the Collaborative Impact Model, Thomas merges technical excellence with organizational innovation inspired by open-source principles. Since co-founding the Maine Drupal User Group in 2007, he has championed human-centric approaches that transform both technological implementations and organizational structures.

Thomas Scola, founder and CEO of The Bluefly Collective (Bluefly.io), brings over 20 years of industry expertise to digital solutions in Drupal and AI technologies. A former Acquia leader and pioneer of the Collaborative Impact Model, Thomas merges t... Show more

An educational technology strategist and AI in education specialist with extensive experience in designing and implementing AI-driven learning solutions for Arabic language education. Focuses on early identification of learning difficulties through learning analytics, adaptive assessment systems, and speech-based AI tools. Leads initiatives that integrate artificial intelligence into classroom practice to support personalized learning pathways, particularly for students with learning difficulties. Works closely with educators to translate data insights into practical teaching interventions that improve literacy outcomes and student performance in Arabic language acquisition.

An educational technology strategist and AI in education specialist with extensive experience in designing and implementing AI-driven learning solutions for Arabic language education. Focuses on early identification of learning difficulties through l... Show more

Oguz is an engineer with accelerated computing focus in research department.

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6264-3509
GitHub: https://github.com/mehmetoguzderin

Interests include: GPGPU, HPC, MLIR, LLVM, Web, CV, CG, NLP, AI.

Oguz is an engineer with accelerated computing focus in research department. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6264-3509 GitHub: https://github.com/mehmetoguzderin Interests include: GPGPU, HPC, MLIR, LLVM, Web, CV, CG, NLP, AI. 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

Exaspirante a estudiante de filosofía (cursé brevemente la carrera de Filosofía en la UBA) que rápidamente cambió las preguntas del «por qué» por las preguntas del «cómo», convencido de que la realidad estaba primando sobre las ideas, y que esporádicamente cambia de opinión y vuelve a pensar que no es así.

Exaspirante a estudiante de filosofía (cursé brevemente la carrera de Filosofía en la UBA) que rápidamente cambió las preguntas del «por qué» por las preguntas del «cómo», convencido de que la realidad estaba primando sobre las ideas, y que esporádic... Show more

Christian Gasperi is Group Data Architect at NEVEON, where he is responsible for the design and evolution of the enterprise analytics platform and data architecture. In this role, he leads initiatives around Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, data mesh enablement, and the integration of data governance directly into analytical platforms.

With a background spanning data warehousing, BI architecture, and international analytics projects, Christian brings extensive hands‑on experience from manufacturing and financial services environments. He focuses on building scalable, governed data products that balance fast reporting needs with long‑term architectural sustainability.

Christian’s current work centers on a program, where Microsoft Fabric is used as the strategic analytics platform while governance, security, and domain ownership are treated as first‑class architectural concerns.
In his sessions, he shares practical lessons learned from running governed, multi‑domain analytics platforms in production.

Christian Gasperi is Group Data Architect at NEVEON, where he is responsible for the design and evolution of the enterprise analytics platform and data architecture. In this role, he leads initiatives around Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, data mesh enab... Show more

Social Engineering Trainer & Consultant - Cyber Risk GmbH

Christina Lekati is a psychologist and a social engineer.
Christina has participated in penetration tests, law enforcement & corporate training, high-value target & corporate vulnerability assessments, and more.
She is working with Cyber Risk GmbH as a lead intelligence analyst & social engineer. In addition to her social engineering work, she is conducting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) assessments to help organizations and high-value individuals identify and manage risks.

Social Engineering Trainer & Consultant - Cyber Risk GmbH Christina Lekati is a psychologist and a social engineer. Christina has participated in penetration tests, law enforcement & corporate training, high-value target & corporate vulnerability... Show more

Andreea is your typical, neurospicy human being, acting as a Talent Expert, with over 15 years of experience, across technology and specialist engineering. The founder of the Talent Crunch - Berlin community and "The Principal Recruiter" Consultancy, she pocketed 2 X Global Innovation awards with Zalando and Wayfair and now leads the Tech TA transformation for thermondo.

Passionate about career development and hiring excellence, Andreea shares her insights through her website, social media, and at various conferences, podcasts, and articles. Some of her notable achievements include establishing Wayfair’s Tech Development Centre in India, redesigning Zalando’s Product Management Interviewing Framework, and creating company-wide Internal Mobility programs.

Outside of work, Andreea loves the automotive world (Audi is truly a weak spot 😍), architecture, music, and the arts, with a special passion for acrylic painting. And if you love to dance, you know who to call on!

Andreea is your typical, neurospicy human being, acting as a Talent Expert, with over 15 years of experience, across technology and specialist engineering. The founder of the Talent Crunch - Berlin community and "The Principal Recruiter" Consultancy,... Show more

I fell in love with tech trying to understand the minds working behind the code. I studied a master's in cognitive sciences applied to computational thinking, I also hold a master's in HR and currently, I am studying behavioral sciences through primatology (yes! monkeys).
The scientific approach has greatly benefited my partnering with tech leads, allowing me to collaborate with them in understanding their team's behavior from the roots of our humanity, avoiding clichés and abstract theories.

I fell in love with tech trying to understand the minds working behind the code. I studied a master's in cognitive sciences applied to computational thinking, I also hold a master's in HR and currently, I am studying behavioral sciences through prima... Show more

I am a passionate advocate for women’s rights, gender equality, and inclusive representation, with experience speaking at various events and engaging audiences on issues that affect women in society and the workplace. Through my public speaking, I aim to create meaningful conversations around equal opportunities, women’s empowerment, leadership, and the importance of building environments where women can thrive.
My work focuses on bringing attention to the challenges women continue to face while highlighting practical ways individuals, organizations, and communities can contribute to positive change. I believe that meaningful progress comes not only from raising awareness but also from encouraging people to question existing norms and take action.
As a speaker, I bring an engaging, thoughtful, and conversational approach to every event. I enjoy connecting with diverse audiences, sharing perspectives, and creating discussions that continue beyond the stage. Whether speaking at conferences, panel discussions, community events, educational institutions, or professional forums, I strive to make complex social issues accessible and relevant to the audience.
I am particularly interested in opportunities to speak about women in technology, women in leadership, workplace equality, gender representation, empowerment, and the experiences of women navigating traditionally male-dominated spaces.
My goal is to use my voice and platform to inspire more people to support equality, challenge stereotypes, and contribute to creating a more inclusive future for women.

I am a passionate advocate for women’s rights, gender equality, and inclusive representation, with experience speaking at various events and engaging audiences on issues that affect women in society and the workplace. Through my public speaking, I ai... Show more

Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor is a Ghanaian human rights advocate, journalist, international development communicator, peace advocate, and civil society practitioner with over a decade of experience advancing human rights, civic participation, youth empowerment, child protection, gender justice, digital rights, media freedom, and inclusive development.

He is the Founder and Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), a youth-led civil society and media organisation working to advance human dignity, accountability, social justice, civic participation, and community empowerment, with particular attention to women, children, young people, persons with disabilities, rural communities, and other underserved populations.

He is also the Founder and Convener of the HRRG Global RightsShield Awards, which recognises contributions to human rights, social justice, peace, sustainable development, and responsible leadership.

Dr. Wemakor serves as a Steering Committee Member of the Ghana Civil Society Organizations Platform on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Convener of its Youth Sub-Platform, representing a network of more than 500 civil society organisations. He also serves on the Advocacy Technical Committee for Ghana's draft Non-Profit Organization Bill, contributing to discussions on civic space, civil society governance, and policy reform.

As a journalist, editor, and publisher, he is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of HumanRightsReporters.com and has contributed extensively to public-interest journalism on human rights, governance, development, migration, social justice, and civic participation. His work has also engaged issues of digital rights, freedom of expression, information integrity, and the protection of marginalised voices.

Dr. Wemakor has participated in national, continental, and international forums on human rights, sustainable development, digital rights, press freedom, civic space, peace and security, and inclusive development. He was selected by Access Now to convene and facilitate the proposed RightsCon 2026 session, “Silenced Twice: Press Freedom and Disability Voices Under Threat in Africa,” reflecting his engagement at the intersection of digital rights, media freedom, and inclusion.

His work has received national and international recognition, including the 5th UN Global Entreps Award for Best International Practice on Sustainability, the Africa Peace Advocate Award (2023), the Most Influential Student Media Personnel Award (2016), the National Migration Media Award (2018), and recognition through the WITNESS Fortifying the Truth programme and the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Financial Journalism Program.

Dr. Wemakor brings a practical, community-centered perspective to digital rights and inclusion, connecting human rights advocacy, journalism, civil society action, and policy engagement to promote more inclusive, accountable, and people-centered digital societies.

Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor is a Ghanaian human rights advocate, journalist, international development communicator, peace advocate, and civil society practitioner with over a decade of experience advancing human rights, civic participation, youth empow... Show more

Data and Bioinformatics Engineer | Science and Technology Communicator

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J’ai commencé à travailler en mode Agile, utilisant les principes et valeurs associés en 2009 année où je suis devenue maman Pour moi, faire le parallèle entre ma vie professionnelle et mon rôle de parent est devenu une évidence et une nécessité au fil du temps D’un naturel pragmatique et ayant besoin d’être dans l’action, j’accompagne mes enfants, tous deux ayant des troubles DYS, avec mes pratiques agile depuis maintenant 10 ans Eux me permettent également d’enrichir mes méthodes de mise en place de la méthode Agile en entreprise.

J’ai commencé à travailler en mode Agile, utilisant les principes et valeurs associés en 2009 année où je suis devenue maman Pour moi, faire le parallèle entre ma vie professionnelle et mon rôle de parent est devenu une évidence et une nécessité au f... Show more

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant.

After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind conversations, knowledge, and tools with individuals and organisations to foster growth. Susi loves to collaborate to find better answers to old questions and create spaces where everyone's needs are recognised and met.

As a coach, she helps people embrace their authentic, curious selves. She's qualified in Knowledge-Based Coaching & ADHD Coaching and often works with adults with ADHD, entry- to mid-level managers, career changers, and leaders of volunteer organisations.
She also offers training, facilitation, and consulting to organisations and teams.

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant. After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind convers... Show more

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witnessing these practices foster impactful client relationships through a strong commitment to teamwork.

Through her work at the intersection of business operations, development, and technology; Gena recognizes that relationship-building is not just a strategy—it's a way of operating. Known for her adeptness in asking the right questions, she guides Skvare as a technology company that recommends a pencil when it's the best tool for the job. Gena understands that Skvare's ongoing success hinges on effective recommendations balancing clients' needs with their budgets and views her work as building and supporting meaning-making spaces – online hubs where people access resources, connect with peers, and take action on issues they care about.

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witn... Show more

Hannah Tigh is a life coach, speaker, and educator with more than a decade of experience coaching, teaching, and developing others. In her work at Aspire365, Hannah coaches people through real-life change while also teaching and mentoring the coaches who support them—developing trainings and continuing education that turn coaching concepts into tools people can actually use. Throughout her career, Hannah has helped women reconnect with their own values, voices, and sense of direction—often after years spent prioritizing expectations, achievement, and the needs of others. Her work helps women trust themselves, make difficult decisions, and move forward with intention.

Hannah Tigh is a life coach, speaker, and educator with more than a decade of experience coaching, teaching, and developing others. In her work at Aspire365, Hannah coaches people through real-life change while also teaching and mentoring the coaches... Show more

Malcolm McAuley has been involved in the Dynamics 365 CE/CRM space for over 15 years. Malcolm also spent 18 years in the not-for-profit sector. He's fulfilled various roles both as a customer and a consultant and has worked with many organizations to identify opportunities where Dynamics 365 CE/CRM, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools can increase organizational efficiency and maximize data insight so companies are making decisions on what is actually happen instead of what they think is happening in their business. In his role as Microsoft Solutions Practice Lead at C5 Insight, Malcolm guides and supports the Dynamics and Microsoft 365 teams in their pursuit of delivering excellence to our clients. He also holds a strong interest in empowering others to building authentic connections through networking, and has recently released a self-constructed keynote address on the topic. Malcolm, his wife of 20 years, and two teenage boys reside near Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

Malcolm McAuley has been involved in the Dynamics 365 CE/CRM space for over 15 years. Malcolm also spent 18 years in the not-for-profit sector. He's fulfilled various roles both as a customer and a consultant and has worked with many organizations to... Show more

Dr. Sana’a Al Reiahy is an Assistant Professor of Education and Program Coordinator of the M.Ed. Educational Leadership Program in the College of Arts, Education, and Social Sciences at Abu Dhabi University, a role she has held since Fall 2024. She teaches and supervises graduate students in Educational Leadership and Teacher Education.
Prior to joining ADU, Dr. Al Reiahy held senior leadership positions across the UAE and Jordan. She served as Program Manager of the Leadership and Coaching Programs and as Education Team Leader at Queen Rania Teacher Academy, where she also chaired the Program Review Committee and served on the Senior Leadership and Accreditation Committees. She worked as a Senior Training Specialist designing national professional development programs, and earlier as a School Principal leading whole-school improvement. She has also served as a Bilingual School Inspector with KHDA (Dubai) and ADEK (Abu Dhabi).
Dr. Al Reiahy holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (with honors) from the University of Jordan and a Certificate in Advanced Educational Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her research focuses on Curriculum and Instruction, STEAM pedagogy, educational leadership, and school improvement.

Dr. Sana’a Al Reiahy is an Assistant Professor of Education and Program Coordinator of the M.Ed. Educational Leadership Program in the College of Arts, Education, and Social Sciences at Abu Dhabi University, a role she has held since Fall 2024. She t... Show more

Developer & PhD Researcher in AI, focused on generative AI and agent-based systems. I have 18+ years of experience in tech, spanning web development, data, and growth.

Today, I help developers work smarter by using AI-powered tools, agents, and practical workflows that improve productivity and real-world outcomes. I share what I learn through hands-on tutorials, tool reviews, and experiments, bridging research with everyday development work.

Developer & PhD Researcher in AI, focused on generative AI and agent-based systems. I have 18+ years of experience in tech, spanning web development, data, and growth. Today, I help developers work smarter by using AI-powered tools, agents, and p... Show more

A.T. Rajkumar is a Thought Management Expert and author of 23 books, focused on helping people understand and manage unnecessary thoughts, overthinking, mental clutter, and everyday mental challenges.

Through his Thought Management approach, he focuses on practical ways to observe thoughts, identify what is useful and unnecessary, and redirect attention toward meaningful action rather than getting trapped in repetitive thinking.

His talks and educational programs cover Thought Management, overthinking, mental clarity, negative thoughts, sleep and racing thoughts, exam fear, workplace stress, relationships, and practical approaches to managing everyday mental noise.

A.T. Rajkumar is also the creator of THOT-FO™ — Thought • Observe • Filter • Focus — a practical framework for understanding and managing thoughts.

Website: https://atrajkumarsmind.com/

A.T. Rajkumar is a Thought Management Expert and author of 23 books, focused on helping people understand and manage unnecessary thoughts, overthinking, mental clutter, and everyday mental challenges. Through his Thought Management approach, he fo... Show more

Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist.

Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Storyteller and Brand Strategist. Rukevwe is an Author, Stor... Show more

Portia Richardson is a transformational leadership and education speaker, social impact strategist, educator, and founder who helps leaders and educators lead well, strengthen culture, and create meaningful impact without losing themselves in the process.

As the Founder and Executive Director of Tumaini DC, Portia brings more than 15 years of experience across education, nonprofit leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development. Her work has reached thousands of students, educators, and leaders across the U.S. and globally, with a focus on developing people, strengthening school and organizational culture, and creating environments where people can thrive.

Portia speaks at the intersection of transformational and servant leadership, educator wellness, school climate and culture, social-emotional learning, purpose, and sustainable impact. She brings the perspective of someone who has been in the classroom, built organizations, led teams, coached leaders, and worked alongside communities.

Her style is honest, relatable, practical, and rooted in real experience. Whether speaking to educators, school and district leaders, executives, or social impact organizations, Portia challenges people to think beyond what they accomplish and pay attention to how they lead, how people experience their leadership, and the culture they create along the way.

Her core belief is simple: We transform organizations and communities by first transforming the way we lead and care for people—including ourselves.

Portia Richardson is a transformational leadership and education speaker, social impact strategist, educator, and founder who helps leaders and educators lead well, strengthen culture, and create meaningful impact without losing themselves in the pro... Show more

Laurence Anthony is a Professor at Waseda University and CEO of AntLab Solutions, an AI and data science consultancy. His work spans AI, language data science, and educational technology, with a focus on developing transparent and practical AI solutions and architectures. He is the creator of AntConc, a leading language data analysis toolkit, and he currently explores the integration of generative AI with computational and quantitative methods for understanding language.

Laurence Anthony is a Professor at Waseda University and CEO of AntLab Solutions, an AI and data science consultancy. His work spans AI, language data science, and educational technology, with a focus on developing transparent and practical AI soluti... Show more

Rebekah King, known as The Brain Changer™, is a speaker, coach and human behaviour specialist who helps capable people uncover the hidden thinking that shapes how they lead, make decisions and respond under pressure.

A former corporate professional turned Master NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, Rebekah is fascinated by the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

Her style blends sharp behavioural insight, relatable stories, practical tools and a healthy dose of humour — making complex ideas about the brain feel refreshingly human. Her work focuses on helping people recognise the beliefs and assumptions driving automatic behaviour so they can create more deliberate choices.

Rebekah King, known as The Brain Changer™, is a speaker, coach and human behaviour specialist who helps capable people uncover the hidden thinking that shapes how they lead, make decisions and respond under pressure. A former corporate professiona... Show more