Humanities & Social Sciences

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

Jarek Bryk

Jarek Bryk

I am a molecular biologist/computational biologist who stumbled upon a data analyst role. I wear three hats at work: I teach data science, genomics and evolution to undergraduates; I study patterns of genetic variation in small mammals to learn about their evolution and demography; I analyse and report on students' educational outcomes and factors that contribute to differential attainment of various groups of students across the entire institution. I also like to cycle.

I am a molecular biologist/computational biologist who stumbled upon a data analyst role. I wear three hats at work: I teach data science, genomics and evolution to undergraduates; I study patterns of genetic variation in small mammals to learn about... Show more

Natasha Welcome

Natasha Welcome

Natasha Welcome is a Professor, speaker, researcher, and education consultant. She is the founder of Metamorphosis Education Consultants which manages organizational transformation. She is a firm believer that business partners can synergize though they do not speak the same language. Therefore, she helps to bridge the language barrier to avoid employers dismissing highly -valued employees or partners because of their language barrier. Her model will help employers to reduce high turnovers and diminish division caused by 'language barriers.'
Her passion is English language acquisition and has served English Language Learners for over 20 years. She has taught English language learners from China, South Korea, Israel, Europe, and several Latin American countries, just to name a few. During her career as an educator, she spent 14 of those years at an International School. Her expertise in this area has emerged in her becoming a consultant to help the integration of English Language Learners in educational institutions and corporate organizations.

Natasha Welcome is a Professor, speaker, researcher, and education consultant. She is the founder of Metamorphosis Education Consultants which manages organizational transformation. She is a firm believer that business partners can synergize though ... Show more

Yujian Tang

Yujian Tang

Yujian Tang is a Developer Advocate at Zilliz. He has a background as a software engineer working on AutoML at Amazon. Yujian studied Computer Science, Statistics, and Neuroscience with research papers published to conferences including IEEE Big Data. He enjoys drinking bubble tea, spending time with family, and being near water.

Yujian Tang is a Developer Advocate at Zilliz. He has a background as a software engineer working on AutoML at Amazon. Yujian studied Computer Science, Statistics, and Neuroscience with research papers published to conferences including IEEE Big Data... Show more

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I am Ilyar Jabari
I am 41 years old
I have 27 years of artistic activity
Calligraphic painting and graphics
I am a university professor in the field of art

I am Ilyar Jabari I am 41 years old I have 27 years of artistic activity Calligraphic painting and graphics I am a university professor in the field of art Show more

Corree Roofener

Corree Roofener

As a female entrepreneur, Courage Coach and Holistic Life Coach, Corree Roofener has devoted her life to empowering individuals to live authentically, boldly and intentionally.

From a young age, Corree recognized that life’s challenges were stepping stones to realizing her potential. This early mindset laid the foundation for her future endeavors, that would lead her to embrace life with courage and intent. Behind the façade of success, Corree grappled with her own fears and self-doubt. A pivotal moment came when she confronted these demons head-on, realizing that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. This epiphany marked the birth of her true calling.

Driven by a passion to help others break free from the shackles of fear and judgment, Corree’s transitioned from entrepreneur to Courage Coach. She underwent rigorous training in coaching and personal development, honing her skills to guide individual and teams towards unleashing their full potential. She is here today as a testament to her coaching philosophy. She led with courage and authenticity and reached for a goal and dream.

Recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit, Corree expanded her expertise to become a Holistic Life Coach. With a deep understanding of wellness principles, she empowers individuals to achieve balance, resilience and vitality across all aspects of their lives. Her approach encompasses mental, emotional and physical well-being. Through personalized coaching, transformative workshops and inspiring speaking engagements, she equips her clients with tools to align their actions with their aspirations.

“If you want something you've never had, You must be willing to do something you've never done.” ― Thomas Jefferson

As Corree continues to evolve, she envisions a future where people are unafraid to chase their dreams, but more importantly feel empowered to dream. To leave the fear of judgment aside and follow the nudge of the universe in all that you do. With courage, curiosity and unwavering determination, she aspires to leave a lasting impact on the lives of those she touches, inspiring a ripple effect of positivity, balance, joy and transformation.

As a female entrepreneur, Courage Coach and Holistic Life Coach, Corree Roofener has devoted her life to empowering individuals to live authentically, boldly and intentionally. From a young age, Corree recognized that life’s challenges were step... Show more

Owilla Abiro Mercy

Owilla Abiro Mercy

Owilla Abiro Mercy is a seasoned researcher and writer specialising in investigative journalism at the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ). With a passion for uncovering hidden truths and holding the powerful accountable, Mercy has dedicated her career to shedding light on critical social issues and promoting transparency in Africa.

Mercy's work extends beyond traditional reporting. She is well-versed in utilising Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques to gather and analyse digital information, adding a new dimension to her investigative reports. Her expertise in OSINT has garnered attention and recognition within the industry, and she is often sought after for her insights on leveraging digital tools and technologies in investigative journalism.

Passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering others, Mercy frequently conducts workshops and training sessions on investigative journalism, OSINT, and ethical reporting practises. She believes in nurturing the next generation of investigative journalists and equipping them with the skills necessary to make a significant impact.

Owilla Abiro Mercy is a seasoned researcher and writer specialising in investigative journalism at the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ). With a passion for uncovering hidden truths and holding the powerful accountable, Mercy has ... Show more

Sarah Winter

Sarah Winter

Since April 2020, I am a doctoral student in taxation at the Chair of Business Administration and Taxation II of Prof. Dr. Christoph Spengel (University of Mannheim). As a teaching assistant, I support the teaching of various, mainly international courses at Bachelor and Master level, covering different teaching formats. Together with my co-speaker, Inga Schulz, I am in charge of the development and creation of the explainer videos and the resulting "Tax Video Library".

As a guest lecturer, I have been invited to Paderborn University and NHH Norwegian School of Economics.

Before joining the Chair of Prof. Spengel, I studied Business Administration and Management at the University of Mannheim, the Krakow University of Economics and the Pforzheim University of Applied Science.

Since April 2020, I am a doctoral student in taxation at the Chair of Business Administration and Taxation II of Prof. Dr. Christoph Spengel (University of Mannheim). As a teaching assistant, I support the teaching of various, mainly international c... Show more

Luca Grasso

Luca Grasso

I am Luca, the face behind UP!. I am a father in permanent training, friend of too many friends, an aging adult with juvenile symptoms. When alone, I put on my headphones and dance like nobody's watching, but also like someone is watching. I love cooking dinner for guests until they start messing with my dishwasher.

I am also a certified coach and a Nonviolent communication trainer. I founded UP! because corporate life was important until it stopped being such. Because sometimes taking risks is the safest thing to do. And because the longing to investigate human behaviours became compelling. From here, supporting people with their self-introspection, was the most logical step to take.

I am Luca, the face behind UP!. I am a father in permanent training, friend of too many friends, an aging adult with juvenile symptoms. When alone, I put on my headphones and dance like nobody's watching, but also like someone is watching. I love coo... Show more

Brooke Joseph

Brooke Joseph

I'm an 18 year old Innovator from Canada. I'm extremely passionate about AI and learning about privacy-preserving technology. My main interest is in Federated Learning, which is a new AI setting introduced by Google in 2017. I was able to develop a few projects in the space with the help from mentors at The Knowledge Society. This is a human competitive accelerator program that accepts the brightest teens in tech to work on solving some big problems. From this experience, I also had the opportunity to work alongside Walmart and Amazon to pitch AI solutions for integrating technology into their businesses. I have also been able to research at TensoAI and have had my work published on BetterProgrammer's page.

I'm an 18 year old Innovator from Canada. I'm extremely passionate about AI and learning about privacy-preserving technology. My main interest is in Federated Learning, which is a new AI setting introduced by Google in 2017. I was able to develop a f... Show more

Vidhu Mathur

Vidhu Mathur

Vidhu is a seasoned AI Engineer with a passion for MLOps and DevOps. She has accumulated vast expertise working with cutting-edge technologies like Docker and AWS. Her machine learning research experience as a research intern at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has given her a strong foundation in advanced ML principles and techniques. She is also a TensorFlow Certified ML Engineer and has won numerous hackathons, including Explore AI 2.0 by Yamaha. These accomplishments attest to her dedication to keeping up with the most recent advancements in the industry.

Vidhu is a strong believer in the ability of technology to spur creativity and address difficult issues. She is eager to impart her knowledge and expertise to others. As a dynamic speaker on topics related to MLOps and DevOps using AWS, she has helped numerous teams successfully develop and deploy machine learning models. She also enjoys mentoring budding data scientists and contributing to open-source initiatives at Ivy.

In summary, Vidhu brings to any team working in the field of artificial intelligence her knowledge and experience in MLOps and DevOps, as well as her research background and enthusiasm for remaining current on the newest trends and methodologies.

Vidhu is a seasoned AI Engineer with a passion for MLOps and DevOps. She has accumulated vast expertise working with cutting-edge technologies like Docker and AWS. Her machine learning research experience as a research intern at the Norwegian Univers... Show more

Marcin Mateusz Hanc

Marcin Mateusz Hanc

Previously they worked towards reaching a holistic overview of software projects' code encountered in accounting, gaming, and broadcasting industries.
His interests include, but are not limited to, all kinds of languages (not only programming), history, and music.

Previously they worked towards reaching a holistic overview of software projects' code encountered in accounting, gaming, and broadcasting industries. His interests include, but are not limited to, all kinds of languages (not only programming), hist... Show more

Fabrizio Corgnati

Fabrizio Corgnati

Professional Italian Life & Career Coach and Journalist

Professional Italian Life & Career Coach and Journalist Show more

Kristin Summers

Kristin Summers

Kristin Summers is the CEO of the self-care experience products & services company Back to Self-Care. She's an award-winning journalist and speaker. Her company empowers and educates minds with mindful self-care, confidence and self-compassion techniques built upon the foundation of the 5-Pillar Self-Care Method she created.

Kristin Summers is the CEO of the self-care experience products & services company Back to Self-Care. She's an award-winning journalist and speaker. Her company empowers and educates minds with mindful self-care, confidence and self-compassion techni... Show more

Sean Jackson

Sean Jackson

@74rku5 Father of five, Husband of one, Fur-dad to two. I fight for the user. Neuro-diverse. I support LGBTQ+.

@74rku5 Father of five, Husband of one, Fur-dad to two. I fight for the user. Neuro-diverse. I support LGBTQ+. Show more

Genesis Luigi

Genesis Luigi

Genesis is a Venezuelan behavioral and social psychologist; as a feminist activist, she specializes in health, sexual rights and reproductive justice. She has coordinated research, project management, curriculum development and advocacy for local and international organizations to promote access to health and education in Latin America and the Caribbean. Genesis currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Safe Abortion Action Fund and is pursuing a dual master's degree in anthropology and sociology at the Graduate Institute in Geneva.

Genesis is a Venezuelan behavioral and social psychologist; as a feminist activist, she specializes in health, sexual rights and reproductive justice. She has coordinated research, project management, curriculum development and advocacy for local and... Show more

Harshdeep Singh

Harshdeep Singh

I am currently doing my Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and my area of research includes variational quantum algorithms, tensor networks, and quantum computing. I have plenty of exposure to Python, specifically working with Qiskit, and TensorNetwork. I have already given introductory talks on quantum computing at PyCon Indonesia, Python Ireland, Pycode, Pyjamas, and Scipy India.

I am currently doing my Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and my area of research includes variational quantum algorithms, tensor networks, and quantum computing. I have plenty of exposure to Python, specifically working with Qi... Show more

Rebecca Collins

Rebecca Collins

Rebecca is a relationship coach, with a deep fascination about the experience of being human. She specialises in emotional intelligence, relationship dynamics, and conflict resolution, working with principles from psychology, spirituality and nature to help people come home to themselves.

Rebecca is a relationship coach, with a deep fascination about the experience of being human. She specialises in emotional intelligence, relationship dynamics, and conflict resolution, working with principles from psychology, spirituality and nature ... Show more

Tal Navarro N/A

Tal Navarro N/A

Tal Navarro is a serial entrepreneur, Web3 advisor and women advocate who lives her passion to help others.
Navarro is an International digital marketing & Web3 speaker & consultant, and the owner and CEO of the Social Lady digital marketing & Web3 agency.

She became a leading figure in the emerging Digital Advertising industry and founded SUMO - the first ever Social Media college in Israel in 2011.
Her college SUMO trained marketing executives from many major Israeli and International companies.
Navarro was then recognized by Forbes magazine as one of Israel’s digital thought leaders and was interviewed to the 40 under 40 successful leaders in her industry.

Tal Navarro is a serial entrepreneur, Web3 advisor and women advocate who lives her passion to help others. Navarro is an International digital marketing & Web3 speaker & consultant, and the owner and CEO of the Social Lady digital marketing & Web3 ... Show more

Dana Van Aken

Dana Van Aken

Dana Van Aken is co-founder and CTO of OtterTune (https://ottertune.com). She recently completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research interests lie at the intersection of autonomous database technology and machine learning.

Dana Van Aken is co-founder and CTO of OtterTune (https://ottertune.com). She recently completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research interests lie at the intersection of autonomous database technology and machine... Show more

Zuriel Gibson

Zuriel Gibson

Lupus Survivor, Advocate, Actress, Coach & Non-profit Thriver Zuriel Gibson is the eldest of five children who was born New Orleans, Louisiana. She was often declared as the “different” one and shunned due to the vastness of her dreams. Her passion has contributed to her success as the CEO of Blue Wings Home Health Services and more than fifteen years as an industry fashion and print model. The doctors diagnosed Zuriel with lupus and said that she wouldn’t live past the age of twenty-four. Due to lack of knowledge and resources at the time, she immediately thought that her dreams were no longer attainable; life was over. After many bouts with depression, pain, addictions and hospital stays, Zuriel became discontent and decided to use her pain to propel her into purpose. As a lupus survivor and advocate, she has become a much sought after speaker. Her message, “There is purpose in your pain,” has been shared on numerous media outlets such as The Kingdom Broadcast Network, Destiny Channel TV, Something Good is About to Happen, The Ladies Room Radio Broadcast and more.

Lupus Survivor, Advocate, Actress, Coach & Non-profit Thriver Zuriel Gibson is the eldest of five children who was born New Orleans, Louisiana. She was often declared as the “different” one and shunned due to the vastness of her dreams. Her passion ... Show more

Fabienne Warin

Fabienne Warin

Diplômée en Sciences Sociales et en Ingénierie de formation, j'ai également exercé durant 15 ans la profession de Chef d'Entreprise dans les milieux de la fabrication et la conception

Diplômée en Sciences Sociales et en Ingénierie de formation, j'ai également exercé durant 15 ans la profession de Chef d'Entreprise dans les milieux de la fabrication et la conception Show more

Radhika Sethi

Radhika Sethi

I am currently an SY BTech student, at Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune. An AGI enthusiast, aspiring polymath, and I watch (almost) every Joe Rogan and Lex Fridman podcast!
I've been a machine learning developer for the past year, with various projects, and 2 papers undergoing publishing. I've been a part of a paper presentation conference in January 2020. My team and I were the youngest, amongst fellow MS and Ph.D. Students.

I am currently an SY BTech student, at Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune. An AGI enthusiast, aspiring polymath, and I watch (almost) every Joe Rogan and Lex Fridman podcast! I've been a machine learning developer for the past year, with... Show more

Nitish Bhatt

Nitish Bhatt

I’m an Android Engineer working at ShareTheMeal, UN World Food Programme with an aim to end world hunger with the help of Digital innovation. I’m passionate about coding and love creating robust, polished and exciting projects for mobile, Android Auto and wearables.

I’m an Android Engineer working at ShareTheMeal, UN World Food Programme with an aim to end world hunger with the help of Digital innovation. I’m passionate about coding and love creating robust, polished and exciting projects for mobile, Android Aut... Show more

Jürgen Cito

Jürgen Cito

Jürgen Cito recently received his PhD from the University of Zurich, Switzerland with a thesis on "Software Runtime Analytics for Developers". He will be a postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) starting April 2018. He works on the intersection of software engineering and performance engineering. During his PhD he was a research intern at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in New York. He visited MIT to work on program analysis to reduce energy consumption, and the University of Cambridge to work on game theoretical aspects of scheduling in embedded systems. Prior to starting his PhD, Jürgen was a software engineer for performance monitoring solutions at Catchpoint Systems, a technology consultant at Accenture, and a software engineer for a web agency in Vienna, Austria.

Jürgen Cito recently received his PhD from the University of Zurich, Switzerland with a thesis on "Software Runtime Analytics for Developers". He will be a postdoctoral researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) starting April 2018... Show more

Priscilla Rippe

Priscilla Rippe

Je suis consultante en conduite du changement. J'interviens en entreprise pour travailler sur des projets de transformation (réorganisation, nouveaux processus métier, nouvelles méthodes de travail). Les méthodes agiles, les techniques du Design Thinking, le leadership et l'agilité comportementale viennent enrichir chaque jour mes missions d’accompagnement auprès des équipes.

Je suis consultante en conduite du changement. J'interviens en entreprise pour travailler sur des projets de transformation (réorganisation, nouveaux processus métier, nouvelles méthodes de travail). Les méthodes agiles, les techniques du Design Thin... Show more

Princessbabyzoey Zoey

Princessbabyzoey Zoey

36 year's old, trans woman and furry. Been in the fandom for a few years now.

36 year's old, trans woman and furry. Been in the fandom for a few years now. Show more

Eliana Chacon

Eliana Chacon

CSG is your trusted advisor in government program modernization.

CSG is your trusted advisor in government program modernization. Show more

Chester Santos

Chester Santos

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion is widely regarded to be the world’s leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining & educational television and movie appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind.

He is highly sought-after by the media for his exceptional skills and expertise. CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips for viewers. When newspapers and magazines need memory improvement tips for their readers, they also seek out Chester Santos. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition entitled, “The Science of Memory”. The 2020 documentary film, "David vs. Goliath" features Chester Santos and his memory skills training.

Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, “Instant Memory Training for Success”, was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK and also on the Amazon UK website in multiple categories. Chester’s second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge”, was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It is currently (as of 2019) still featured in the Psychology section of almost every Barnes & Noble store across the USA. Chester’s books have been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide.

As the preeminent thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one’s professional, personal, and academic success, Chester has been booked to give presentations in over 30 countries. He has entertained and educated people of varying backgrounds, including executives for CEO Clubs International and YPO, investment professionals for NASDAQ and Credit Suisse, students for organizations at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, and even actors for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation.

His keynote speaking credits include TEDx with some of the nation’s most highly regarded professors and scientists, the prestigious Talks at Google program featuring “the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers and doers”, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds in Puebla that had him speaking to an audience of 5000 people along with Nobel Prize winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other luminaries.

Chester Santos is also the personal memory and mind coach to some notable celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and high-powered executives.

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion ... Show more

Diana Kim

Diana Kim

Diana studies Government and Asian Pacific Islander American Studies and is the director of the Asian American Student Initiative at William & Mary. She has experience in Asian American history archival research and curriculum development with the APM Research Project, where she has also worked with high school students to provide an opportunity to study underrepresented Asian American histories. Diana believes in harnessing local community power to establish more impactful and necessary change for all communities and making Asian American history education accessible for K12 educators. She especially wants to help ensure that the future of Asian American political engagement is rooted in compassion and solidarity.

Diana studies Government and Asian Pacific Islander American Studies and is the director of the Asian American Student Initiative at William & Mary. She has experience in Asian American history archival research and curriculum development with the AP... Show more

Leisel Bogan

Leisel Bogan

Leisel Bogan is a technology and national security leader with experience across government, industry, and academia. She is a Research Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy. Previously she served as a Senior Technical Advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where she focused on protecting critical infrastructure and countering nation-state cyber threats. Before CISA, she was a Senior Fellow for Cybersecurity, National Security and Technology for Senator Mark Warner, a Research Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center under former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, a Director at TechCongress, and led the inaugural Congressional Digital Service pilot on the House Select Committee on Modernization.

Earlier, she served as Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and worked for former Defense Secretary Bob Gates and former National Security Advisor Steve Hadley at RiceHadleyGates, primarily advising global clients on emerging technologies in emerging markets. She has also held roles at Palantir, Warner Bros., and PwC, and academic research appointments at Stanford University. A former Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, she currently serves on the Emerging Technology Advisory Board of the Idaho Department of Finance, advises several companies and nonprofits, and volunteers with refugee and mentorship programs. She began her career in television and print advertising as a child.

Leisel Bogan is a technology and national security leader with experience across government, industry, and academia. She is a Research Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy. Previously she served as a Senior Technical... Show more

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