Ibo van de Poel is hoogleraar Ethiek en Technologie aan de faculteit Techniek, Bestuur en Management van de TU Delft. Hij is wetenschappelijk directeur van het Delft Design for Values Institute (https://www.delftdesignforvalues.nl/).

Ibo van de Poel is hoogleraar Ethiek en Technologie aan de faculteit Techniek, Bestuur en Management van de TU Delft. Hij is wetenschappelijk directeur van het Delft Design for Values Institute (https://www.delftdesignforvalues.nl/). Show more

Profesional de ciberseguridad especializada en gestión de riesgos, awareness y factores humanos de la seguridad. A lo largo de su carrera ha trabajado en proyectos vinculados a concientización, simulaciones de ingeniería social, gestión de riesgos y marcos de seguridad para organizaciones de distintos sectores. Actualmente complementa su formación técnica con estudios de Psicología, enfocándose en comprender cómo las personas toman decisiones, construyen confianza y responden a la manipulación en entornos digitales. Su interés principal se encuentra en la intersección entre ciberseguridad, cibercrimen, comportamiento humano y protección de niños, niñas y adolescentes en internet.

Profesional de ciberseguridad especializada en gestión de riesgos, awareness y factores humanos de la seguridad. A lo largo de su carrera ha trabajado en proyectos vinculados a concientización, simulaciones de ingeniería social, gestión de riesgos y ... 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

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Nalin Theodore is a recent graduate of Christopher Newport University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in Leadership Studies. During his time at CNU, Nalin was actively involved in the Presidential Leadership Program, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society, Residence Life, and the Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Team. Nalin’s interest in sustainability grew through his involvement in student-led environmental initiatives and his work as a Reuzzi Student Ambassador. In this role, he used his strengths in communication, storytelling, and video production to create engaging promotional content that raised awareness of Reuzzi’s sustainable solutions and encouraged more environmentally conscious choices among college students. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management at George Mason University while working as a Sales Consultant at Safford Subaru Manassas. Nalin is passionate about using communication, leadership, and creative media to strengthen communities and make sustainability more accessible and engaging. Outside of his professional and academic work, he enjoys volunteering in his community, creating videos, staying active, exploring the outdoors, and playing ultimate frisbee.

Nalin Theodore is a recent graduate of Christopher Newport University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in Leadership Studies. During his time at CNU, Nalin was actively involved in the Presidential Leadership ... Show more

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

Kathrin Andree hat Romanistik (Kulturkontakte und Kommunikation) in Düsseldorf studiert. Nach ihrer Tätigkeit als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut für Romanistik an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf war sie seit 2022 als Referentin für die Bildung der Zukunft am Prorektorat für Lehre und Studium an der Universität zu Köln tätig und gestaltet dort seit September 2026 als Senior-Expertin für Bildungsinnovation die neu gegründete Plattform für Lehren und Lernen mit.

Kathrin Andree hat Romanistik (Kulturkontakte und Kommunikation) in Düsseldorf studiert. Nach ihrer Tätigkeit als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut für Romanistik an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf war sie seit 2022 als Referentin... Show more

Alexandra Zakharova est Senior Technical Trainer chez Microsoft, spécialisée en Data et Intelligence Artificielle, et professeure universitaire. Elle est passionnée par la transmission des connaissances et la veille technologique. Elle intervient régulièrement lors de conférences pour partager les dernières avancées en IA.

Alexandra Zakharova est Senior Technical Trainer chez Microsoft, spécialisée en Data et Intelligence Artificielle, et professeure universitaire. Elle est passionnée par la transmission des connaissances et la veille technologique. Elle intervient rég... Show more

Pavani Kuppili is a fourth-year PhD student at the University of Utah, advised by Prof. Robert Ricci. Her primary research interests are broadly in the areas of Programmable Networks, Data Center Networking, and Network Measurements. She is actively working on programming Tofino switches and FPGA-SmartNICs using P4. She collaborates with Prof. Michael Zink at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Prof. Miriam Leeser at Northeastern University.

Pavani Kuppili is a fourth-year PhD student at the University of Utah, advised by Prof. Robert Ricci. Her primary research interests are broadly in the areas of Programmable Networks, Data Center Networking, and Network Measurements. She is actively ... Show more

Technische Universität Dortmund
Zentrum für HochschulBildung (zhb)
Bereich Hochschuldidaktik
Vogelpothsweg 78
44227 Dortmund

tanja.nebel@tu-dortmund.de

Technische Universität Dortmund Zentrum für HochschulBildung (zhb) Bereich Hochschuldidaktik Vogelpothsweg 78 44227 Dortmund tanja.nebel@tu-dortmund.de ... Show more

Seit 2025 Freiraum25-Projekt „SKiLLs“, Bergische Universität Wuppertal
2024 Promotion, Fachgebiet Arbeitswissenschaft, Bergische Universität Wuppertal
2020 M.Sc. Work, Health and Career, Maastricht University
2019 B.Sc. Therapie- und Gesundheitsmanagement (dual), Fachhochschule Münster

Seit 2025 Freiraum25-Projekt „SKiLLs“, Bergische Universität Wuppertal 2024 Promotion, Fachgebiet Arbeitswissenschaft, Bergische Universität Wuppertal 2020 M.Sc. Work, Health and Career, Maastricht University 2019 B.Sc. Therapie- und Gesundheitsma... Show more

Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt is a leadership strategist, speaker, and educator who helps leaders build courageous, culturally responsive environments where people can lead, learn, and thrive. Her work focuses on belonging, cultural fluency, courageous communication, organizational culture, and equitable leadership.

Through Leadership Legacy Consulting, Dr. Shelley works with educators, executives, organizations, and communities to navigate differences, strengthen relationships, and develop leadership practices that create meaningful impact. She brings a practical, relationship-centered approach to complex conversations about identity, culture, equity, and leadership.

Her signature frameworks, including Balcony Conversations and the Courageous Leadership Shift, help leaders move from reacting and defending to becoming more curious, listening across differences, speaking courageously, and reconnecting with what matters.

Dr. Shelley believes leadership is not simply what people accomplish or leave on a résumé. It is what they leave in people. Her work equips leaders to create cultures where people feel seen, valued, supported, and empowered to contribute.

Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt is a leadership strategist, speaker, and educator who helps leaders build courageous, culturally responsive environments where people can lead, learn, and thrive. Her work focuses on belonging, cultural fluency, courageous comm... Show more

Philosopher and entreprenuer, involved with technology and communication since 1999. Co-founder of Agile Reloaded and Nobilita. Currently working with corporates teams in order to get their companies ready for the future, evolving the way they works and hacking their culture.

Philosopher and entreprenuer, involved with technology and communication since 1999. Co-founder of Agile Reloaded and Nobilita. Currently working with corporates teams in order to get their companies ready for the future, evolving the way they works ... Show more

Harender Bisht, PhD, is a Technical Architect and Lead Developer with more than 10 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions across insurance, reinsurance, finance, regulatory reporting, data engineering, and applied artificial intelligence. Based in New Jersey, he currently serves as a Lead Developer and Technical Architect at Crum & Forster, where he leads strategic initiatives involving IFRS 17, reinsurance modernization, financial automation, enterprise data architecture, intelligent reporting, and AI-enabled decision-support systems.

His work includes designing a company-wide IFRS 17 data and calculation framework that integrates claims, premiums, reinsurance, actuarial, and financial information with platforms such as Moody’s Analytics and OneStream. He has architected enterprise integrations for Sapiens Reinsurance, supported the modernization and retirement of legacy systems, and developed a hybrid cloud and on-premises job orchestration platform for centrally managing, monitoring, scheduling, and auditing enterprise batch operations.

Harender’s applied AI work focuses on building governed, secure, and explainable AI capabilities for enterprise environments. He has contributed to intelligent financial reporting solutions that combine retrieval-augmented generation, large language models, natural-language querying, semantic search, metadata-driven retrieval, and structured enterprise data pipelines. These solutions are designed to help business users explore financial and operational information, identify trends and variances, compare reporting periods, and generate evidence-based insights while maintaining traceability to authoritative data sources.

He has also designed microservices for OFAC sanctions screening using Azure Cognitive Search, fuzzy matching, weighted entity attributes, configurable decision thresholds, and auditable screening workflows. His broader AI architecture experience includes agentic workflows, intent classification, dynamic query planning, vector and keyword retrieval, prompt orchestration, model evaluation, human feedback, confidence assessment, observability, and responsible AI guardrails. He emphasizes the importance of grounding AI-generated responses in validated enterprise data, preserving lineage, controlling access, monitoring performance, and reducing hallucinations in high-stakes financial and regulatory applications.

His technical expertise includes Azure cloud architecture, enterprise AI architecture, microservices, .NET, C#, Python, SQL, data engineering, Snowflake, OneStream, Azure Cognitive Search, retrieval-augmented generation, large language models, LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, semantic search, and enterprise integration patterns. He works closely with finance, actuarial, compliance, operations, data, and technology leaders to ensure that technical and AI architectures align with business objectives, regulatory obligations, security standards, governance policies, and operational requirements.

Harender earned his PhD in Information Technology from the University of the Cumberlands, where his research examined the ethical implications of explainable artificial intelligence in insurance fraud detection. His research focused on how fairness, transparency, accountability, trust, interpretability, and auditability influence the adoption and use of AI-supported decisions in high-stakes insurance environments. His work bridges technical AI development with responsible AI governance and the practical needs of professionals who rely on algorithmic recommendations.

He also holds a master’s degree in Computer Applications from the University of Bridgeport and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Amity University. His professional and academic work reflects a continued focus on developing scalable, trustworthy, and business-aligned AI systems that strengthen enterprise decision-making without compromising governance, transparency, or human oversight.

Harender Bisht, PhD, is a Technical Architect and Lead Developer with more than 10 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions across insurance, reinsurance, finance, regulatory reporting, data engineering, and applie... Show more

Passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and solve technical problems. I am a tech enthusiast with a keen interest in cloud computing, open source and emerging technologies. With a curiosity-driven mid set and a commitment to continuous learning, I enjoy exploring the latest trends, sharing knowledge and contributing to tech communities.

Passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and solve technical problems. I am a tech enthusiast with a keen interest in cloud computing, open source and emerging technologies. With a curiosity-driven mid set and a commitment to contin... Show more

With over 7 years of experience in academic writing, Emily Jevica has quite made a name for herself in the UK academic field. After completing her master's degree in education, she is currently associated with Cheap Essay UK. Her education and professional experience have helped her strengthen her research, critical thinking, editing, and communication abilities. Being an MPhil student and professional academic mentor, she has encountered many students' questions, including “Can someone write my essay for me?" This reflects the wider conversations about understanding the gaps and difficulties pupils face in their academic writing.

With over 7 years of experience in academic writing, Emily Jevica has quite made a name for herself in the UK academic field. After completing her master's degree in education, she is currently associated with Cheap Essay UK. Her education and profes... Show more

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

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape the way we think and remember our day-to-day experiences. His academic journey spans from his Bachelor’s in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Yale University to his PhD in Computational Neuroscience at Princeton. During his undergraduate studies, he co-founded Shuflix, the largest activity search engine (at the time), to help people interact with their environment in a playful way while helping small businesses get more exposure. Beyond academia, he channels his creativity through his YouTube channel where he shares programming tutorials on generative AI, AR/VR development, and CGI for sci-fi films. Additionally, he directs mini-documentaries exploring the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Recently, he co-founded one of the first, if not the first, hybrid academic/industry conference on the future of reality (Neuroethics & the Future of Reality; https://futurerealities.org/NFR2023/). Rolando and his brothers have an upcoming book titled “DIY AI” slated for release in 2025 with the practical know-how for coding and running your own AI models from home. Rolando also provides consulting for small businesses and start-ups in neuroscience, AI and XR.

Dr. Rolando Masís-Obando is a filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and computational neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University. Rolando uses VR/AR, EEG, fMRI, AI, machine learning, and brain-computer-interface type methods to study how contexts shape th... Show more

Anna Kovalova is a fantasy writer and a content writer from Kyiv, Ukraine. She currently lives in Zadar due to the war. Her debut novel of the fantasy comedy book series “Smartcharms” was published in 2024. Her fantasy YA novel “Dark seas” is scheduled for publication next year. She writes articles on European speculative fiction for Star Fort, Ukraine's oldest science fiction community .

Anna Kovalova is a fantasy writer and a content writer from Kyiv, Ukraine. She currently lives in Zadar due to the war. Her debut novel of the fantasy comedy book series “Smartcharms” was published in 2024. Her fantasy YA novel “Dark seas” is schedul... Show more