Humanities & Social Sciences

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

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

Andy Vargo

Andy Vargo

Andy Vargo is a professional speaker, author, life-change coach, podcast host and comedian known for his engaging and humorous approach to personal development. He empowers individuals and organizations to embrace their unique traits through his "Own Your Awkward" concept. Andy has authored several books, including Own Your Awkward Life Changes and Own Your Awkward Thoughts. He also hosts the "Own Your Awkward Talks Speaking Course," coaching individuals to present confidently. With a diverse skill set in public speaking, content creation, and personal branding, Andy is a sought-after speaker and coach who brings laughter and insight into life's challenges.

Andy Vargo is a professional speaker, author, life-change coach, podcast host and comedian known for his engaging and humorous approach to personal development. He empowers individuals and organizations to embrace their unique traits through his "Own... Show more

Nick Benson

Nick Benson

I like to do things that haven't been done before and like to help other humans build cool things.

I like to do things that haven't been done before and like to help other humans build cool things. Show more

V.L. Andromeda

V.L. Andromeda

V.L. Andromeda, the creative force behind Antimatter Publishing House, LLC, is a romantic fantasy author who weaves intricate tales that explore the interplay between love, self-acceptance, and destiny. By day, she navigates the complexities of Drug Court case management, but by night, she dives into her passions for writing and editing.

V.L. invites readers to ponder the profound impact of relationships and actions while reminding them that every decision holds the power to transform the fabric of existence. With a keen interest in mental health and queer themes, V.L. infuses her storytelling with unique perspectives shaped by her own experiences. Drawing inspiration from the concept of the Butterfly Effect, she delves deep into how individual choices can shape the course of entire worlds. Her storytelling is as enchanting as it is thought-provoking, offering readers a glimpse into realms where the extraordinary is a mere heartbeat away. In her debut novel, "Hand of the Sinners," readers are immersed in a mysterious and thrilling journey complete with romance, queer representation, and disability visibility. Her other works include short story collections set in the same world as her debut novel, and a holiday horror anthology flash-fiction piece titled "Hecatomb."

V.L. Andromeda uses she/they pronouns and lives in the beautiful state of Wyoming with her husband. She has also published a short poetry book, titled "The Famine," under the pseudonym V. L. B. Pumilio.

V.L. Andromeda, the creative force behind Antimatter Publishing House, LLC, is a romantic fantasy author who weaves intricate tales that explore the interplay between love, self-acceptance, and destiny. By day, she navigates the complexities of Drug ... Show more

Ajitpaul Mangat

Ajitpaul Mangat

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat is an Assistant Professor of English at Niagara University. His teaching and research focus on disability and race in contemporary American literature and art.

Dr. Mangat's current book project, entitled "Forms of Affiliation: Disability Life Writing and the Socialization of Care," shows how disability life writing imagines the socialization of care through the formalization of networked affiliations that counter the neoliberal privatization of care within the enclosure of the family.

Dr. Mangat’s work is forthcoming or published in the edited collections, Care and Disability and Neurodiversity on Television, as well as the Journal of Popular Music Studies and Americas: A Hemispheric Music Journal. He is the co-editor of an upcoming special issue of the Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies that offers a reassessment of David Mitchell and Sharon Snyder’s concept of “narrative prosthesis.” He is also presently a contributor-in-residence for Synapsis: A Health Humanities Journal, where he publishes criticism at the intersection of medicine and culture.

Dr. Mangat serves as an advisor for Niagara University's Vincentian Social Justice Minor, running workshops on how faculty can make their teaching more accessible and diverse; he is also a member of the advisory committee for “Communities of Care,” an interdisciplinary research project (at the University at Buffalo) that seeks to better understand and address issues faced by caregivers and those with disabilities.

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat is an Assistant Professor of English at Niagara University. His teaching and research focus on disability and race in contemporary American literature and art. Dr. Mangat's current book project, entitled "Forms of Affiliation:... Show more

Ikhide Emmanuel Ataman

Ikhide Emmanuel Ataman

Ikhide Emmanuel Ataman is an Applied Geophysicist from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Nigeria. An emerging expert in seismic data analysis and reservoir characterization, his undergraduate research—'Reservoir Characterization in X Field: Seismic Inversion for Play Discrimination, Niger Delta'—leveraged HampsonRussell Geoview to perform seismic inversion, enabling play discrimination between conventional/unconventional reservoirs. With fieldwork experience in environmental geophysics, including groundwater exploration and contamination mapping, he bridges technical analysis with sustainable resource solutions. He is committed to innovative subsurface solutions and seeks to apply his geophysical expertise in the energy sector.

Ikhide Emmanuel Ataman is an Applied Geophysicist from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Nigeria. An emerging expert in seismic data analysis and reservoir characterization, his undergraduate research—'Reservoir Characterization ... Show more

Luka Pavlešić

Luka Pavlešić

Detective in IT world.

Detective in IT world. Show more

Madeline Anderson

Madeline Anderson

Madeline Anderson is the author of Girl Dad and an entrepreneur. She has a passion for neuroscience, psychology, writing, and speaking. She is the daughter of a Girl Dad and spent years interviewing a wide array of fathers and daughters to write her heartfelt book on how to be the best father to a daughter. Madeline graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Business Economics.

Madeline Anderson is the author of Girl Dad and an entrepreneur. She has a passion for neuroscience, psychology, writing, and speaking. She is the daughter of a Girl Dad and spent years interviewing a wide array of fathers and daughters to write her ... Show more

Hilary Oborghayujie

Hilary Oborghayujie

Name: Hilary Oborghayujie
Educational Background:
Hilary Oborghayujie holds an MSc in Project Management and is currently pursuing an MSc in Integrated Petroleum Engineering and Production Studies at the Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering. He also holds an Executive Diploma in Business Administration.

Professional Experience:
Hilary has over eight years of experience in project management across the IT and energy sectors. He currently works as an electrical technologist supporting multidisciplinary undergraduate programs and serves as a project management lead trainer, mentoring students and professionals to career success.

Current Role:
He is actively involved in research and academic support at the intersection of energy project management, petroleum engineering, and sustainable development.

Research Interests / Expertise:
His key areas of interest include petroleum project development, energy transition in Africa, seismic data interpretation, and the integration of renewable energy into oil and gas systems.

Notable Achievements:
Hilary was recently invited to present his research on “The Development of Renewable Energy in Nigeria: Possibilities and Obstacles” at the SPE African Technology Conference, following a successful peer review. He has also facilitated numerous training programs on project execution and stakeholder engagement.

Relevance to NAPE Conference Topic:
With a strong foundation in petroleum engineering and practical expertise in project delivery and sustainability, Hilary brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to the NAPE Conference. His work aligns with the themes of energy transition, exploration optimization, and capacity building in Africa’s energy sector.

Name: Hilary Oborghayujie Educational Background: Hilary Oborghayujie holds an MSc in Project Management and is currently pursuing an MSc in Integrated Petroleum Engineering and Production Studies at the Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petr... Show more

Ahmad Bashir Siraj

Ahmad Bashir Siraj

Ahmad B. S. is a student of Geology Department Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. He was born and raised in Gusau Local Government of Zamfara State.

Ahmad B. S. is a student of Geology Department Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. He was born and raised in Gusau Local Government of Zamfara State. Show more

Steve Adolph

Steve Adolph

Steve is a Strategic Advisor at Scaled Agile, where he pursues his passion for improving people's working lives by working differently and building the future.
Steve's been in this industry longer than he cares to think about, and if you remember Fortran, TTL, 8 bit logic, and can solder, then you’re probably in his demographic. Steve started his career actually doing engineering and building cool things like telephone switches and railway signaling systems. Around the late 90s, he was seduced by the dark side of a greater salary, plus an office with a door that could close, and moved into management. There, he became interested in how ways of working and organizational culture influence enterprise outcomes. Steve has worked with a wide variety of clients using SAFe to better their way of working for nearly 15 years.
Steve has written numerous papers on agility, analysis, and software engineering. He has authored several books on analysis, including the recently published “The Rock Crusher.”
Education-wise, Steve holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is a SAFe SPCT. But, despite that, he is still an OK guy. For fun, Steve enjoys the usual West Coast lifestyle: skiing, hiking, kayaking, and complaining about housing prices. There is a nasty rumour circulating that Steve is an opera fan.

Steve is a Strategic Advisor at Scaled Agile, where he pursues his passion for improving people's working lives by working differently and building the future. Steve's been in this industry longer than he cares to think about, and if you remember Fo... Show more

Katherine Achacoso

Katherine Achacoso

Katherine Achacoso (she/her/sija) is a queer daughter of the Filipinx and Surigaonon diasporas. She was raised in Tkaronto and has spent the past decade learning, organizing, and teaching in occupied Hawaiʻi. Katherine has areas of specialization in environmental justice, critical ecology studies, diaspora, gender and sexuality, and Critical Indigenous Studies/Indigenous feminisms. Her ongoing research examines the transnational history of North American mining on her ancestral homelands in Surigao, focusing on the insurgent ecological responses of Surigaonon communities at home and in diaspora. Katherine is also working on several collaborative projects on Asian settler colonialism and Indigenous politics in Asia, decolonial approaches to disability justice in occupied Hawaiʻi, and community curriculum on survivor-centered approaches to transformative justice. As a scholar-activist, Katherine remains committed to building community-engaged projects and pedagogy that work toward decolonization and transnational solidarities across the Philippines, Oceania, and Turtle Island.

Katherine Achacoso (she/her/sija) is a queer daughter of the Filipinx and Surigaonon diasporas. She was raised in Tkaronto and has spent the past decade learning, organizing, and teaching in occupied Hawaiʻi. Katherine has areas of specialization in ... Show more

Jiyon Byun

Jiyon Byun

Jiyon Byun is a PhD candidate in English at the University of California, Irvine. Her dissertation examines Korean American and Korean crime fiction in the post-9/11 era, arguing that the investigative structure of the genre illuminates how imperial power operates in varied forms across the Pacific. Her work draws on frameworks of minor transnationalism, Global Asias, and decolonial thought, engaging questions of war, empire, race, and gender.

Jiyon Byun is a PhD candidate in English at the University of California, Irvine. Her dissertation examines Korean American and Korean crime fiction in the post-9/11 era, arguing that the investigative structure of the genre illuminates how imperial ... Show more

Antonios Hazim

Antonios Hazim

Student in Human Factors and graduate in computer sceince and political science. Assistant at the nexus Institute, workshop facilitator in the fields of political education and digitalization and FOSS developer at Neo Collective.

Student in Human Factors and graduate in computer sceince and political science. Assistant at the nexus Institute, workshop facilitator in the fields of political education and digitalization and FOSS developer at Neo Collective. Show more

Peter Barica

Peter Barica

I’m an Agile Coach and Professional Coach (ICF-trained) working through my company, Mindful Solutions. I help IT organizations cultivate agility and collaboration through coaching, facilitation, and Scrum Mastery. In addition to organizational consulting, I lead trainings in coaching skills based on the International Coaching Federation (ICF) framework.

I’m an Agile Coach and Professional Coach (ICF-trained) working through my company, Mindful Solutions. I help IT organizations cultivate agility and collaboration through coaching, facilitation, and Scrum Mastery. In addition to organizational consul... Show more

Alexandre Alemany

Alexandre Alemany

Quantum computing and theoretical computer science

Quantum computing and theoretical computer science Show more

Eric Wamba

Eric Wamba

Eric Wamba is a speaker, coach, and author who integrates neuroscience and quantum physics to inspire personal and organizational transformation.
A former aerospace engineering graduate and science teacher, he now dedicates his work to exploring human potential.
Through his Neuro-Quantum 3A Method®, he blends predictive brain science, neuroplasticity, emotionally charged visualization, and principles from epigenetics and psychoneuroimmunology to show how thoughts, emotions, and the body shape tangible results.
He helps professionals, teams, and students break free from past loops and act within the 3–7 second window, when courage outpaces hesitation.
He believes that “emotion is the brain’s save button” and that failure is the greatest teacher of all.

Eric Wamba is a speaker, coach, and author who integrates neuroscience and quantum physics to inspire personal and organizational transformation. A former aerospace engineering graduate and science teacher, he now dedicates his work to exploring hu... Show more

John Park

John Park

I've been a professor in the Department of Asian American Studies at UC Santa Barbara since 2002. My professional life is here: https://www.asamst.ucsb.edu/people/john-s-w-park

I've been a professor in the Department of Asian American Studies at UC Santa Barbara since 2002. My professional life is here: https://www.asamst.ucsb.edu/people/john-s-w-park Show more

Jerry Gamblin

Jerry Gamblin

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler.

Researcher. Builder. Hacker. Traveler. Show more

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