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

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

How to destroy Happiness at work
In a time when many companies, our economy and our society are under pressure, ‘Happiness at Work’ is not a ‘nice to have’ feature. It is essential. The term may seem esoteric or, at best, sound like ‘soft skills’. The effects are brutal. In the best case, more sales and more profit are just as much a part of it as lower fluctuation and fewer bugs. On the negative side, you can expect quality defects, low employee engagement, inner resignation and social disadvantages.
To explain this, we first talk about what happiness actually means. What does a lack of ‘Happiness at Work’ do to employee motivation and what consequences does it have for a company? What role does ‘Happiness at Work’ play in software development and in the topics of this conference? What can I do as a developer to achieve an improvement?

How to destroy Happiness at work In a time when many companies, our economy and our society are under pressure, ‘Happiness at Work’ is not a ‘nice to have’ feature. It is essential. The term may seem esoteric or, at best, sound like ‘soft skills’. T... Show more

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 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

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

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

Della Chambless is a Lecturing Fellow in Italian, coordinator of Elementary Italian 102 and Assistant Director of the Italian Language Program at Duke University. She has a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Della Chambless is a Lecturing Fellow in Italian, coordinator of Elementary Italian 102 and Assistant Director of the Italian Language Program at Duke University. She has a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Show more

Manny De Leon is a Ph.D. student in Cultural Studies at UC Davis and holds an M.A. and B.A. in Asian American studies from UC Irvine. Bringing together his curiosity in tech, cultural production, and Filipinx American studies, Manny's research scrutinizes the processes and tensions rendered and exhibited within Filipino digital enclaves. In this study, Manny is particularly engaged in the global interactions and cultural implications of the transpacific dialogue between the homeland and state-side Filipinos.

Manny De Leon is a Ph.D. student in Cultural Studies at UC Davis and holds an M.A. and B.A. in Asian American studies from UC Irvine. Bringing together his curiosity in tech, cultural production, and Filipinx American studies, Manny's research scruti... Show more

Van Tran Nguyen (she/her) is a Vietnamese American artist-scholar, practicing filmmaker, curator, and multimedia artist. In 2017, Tran Nguyen earned a master's degree in fine arts from the State University of New York, at Buffalo. Then in 2021, she earned her doctorate in the Philosophy of Electronic Art at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

Her research investigates Asian American performance and media(tions) of the diaspora. Tran Nguyen’s monograph, No Bodies Home: Mediations of Performance in Exile explores Cold War technological advancement and argues that racialized and gendered bodies of the Asian diaspora are the material and technological output of warfare. Her first short film, ERIE COUNTY SMILE, was released in 2021 and is available for public access via the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Her first full-length feature film, THE MOTHERLOAD, premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival with support from the Vilcek Foundation’s New American Perspectives.

In the fall of 2021, she was appointed the Maya Brin Institute for New Performance and Technology Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is currently an Early Career Fellow at the UCLA Center on Race & Digital Justice. In the fall of 2024, she joined the Department of Performing Arts at Georgetown University as the Assistant Professor of Performance and Media. Dr. Tran Nguyen teaches courses across theory and practice including performance, digital filmmaking, and film & media history.

Van Tran Nguyen (she/her) is a Vietnamese American artist-scholar, practicing filmmaker, curator, and multimedia artist. In 2017, Tran Nguyen earned a master's degree in fine arts from the State University of New York, at Buffalo. Then in 2021, she e... Show more

grace shinhae jun is a mother, wife, artist, educator, and scholar. The daughter of a South Korean immigrant and a North Korean refugee, she comes from a lineage of deep love and commitment to serve the people. She has performed nationally and internationally with bkSOUL performance collective which she founded in 2001. Her research and artistic practices are grounded in Hip Hop culture and cross cultural collaborations that challenge the systems of violence and oppression steeped in anti-Blackness. Her scholarship includes publications in the Oxford Handbook of Hip Hop Dance Studies, the International Association for the Study of Popular Music Journal, and is the co-editor for Dance Studies Association’s 2022 ​​Conversations Across the Field of Dance Studies. She is an Assistant Professor of Dance at San Diego City College, teaches with transcenDANCE Youth Arts, and at UCSD where she was the recipient of the 2022/2023 Barbara and Paul Saltman Distinguished Teaching Award. Ph.D. Drama & Theatre UCSD/UCI, MFA Dance Sarah Lawrence College.

grace shinhae jun is a mother, wife, artist, educator, and scholar. The daughter of a South Korean immigrant and a North Korean refugee, she comes from a lineage of deep love and commitment to serve the people. She has performed nationally and intern... Show more

Marie Myung-Ok Lee is the author of the novel The Evening Hero (2022), and the re-release of her young adult novel, Finding My Voice. Her journalism and essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The Paris Review and many others. She is a founder and former board president of the Asian American Writers' Workshop and teaches fiction at Columbia, where she is the Writer in Residence.

Marie Myung-Ok Lee is the author of the novel The Evening Hero (2022), and the re-release of her young adult novel, Finding My Voice. Her journalism and essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The Paris Rev... Show more

Tara Fagbuyi is a doctoral researcher in Public Health Communication and Information Literacy at the Robert Gordon University. She brings 12 years of cross-sector experience in strategic communication, audience insight and stakeholder engagement, translating complex evidence into clear, actionable messages that drive behaviour change. Through her PhD and professional practice, Tara aims to embed data-driven, culturally responsive health communication across organisations working at local, national, and global levels.

Tara Fagbuyi is a doctoral researcher in Public Health Communication and Information Literacy at the Robert Gordon University. She brings 12 years of cross-sector experience in strategic communication, audience insight and stakeholder engagement, tra... Show more

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My work focuses on using tech thoughtfully to amplify Indigenous knowledge, voices, and resilience.

Currently, I serve as President of Natives in Tech, a national nonprofit where I lead efforts to connect Native communities to technology through mentorship, education, and culturally-rooted innovation. I also work as a Cultural Technologist for a Federally Recognized Tribe, designing and implementing STEAM education initiatives, digital storytelling projects, and grant-funded programs that expand youth access to Tribal knowledge systems.

🔹 Core Values: Indigenous self-determination, ethical storytelling, cultural preservation, and community-driven innovation.
🔹 Key Strengths: Program development, digital education strategy, grant writing, cross-sector partnerships, cultural technology leadership, instructional design, eLearning technical development, learning management system integration, professional voice over coordination, evaluation and assessment, multimedia and document design

I am passionate about growing projects where Indigenous sovereignty, education, and technology converge. I’m seeking opportunities to scale my impact — leading broader initiatives that strengthen community agency, uplift Native voices, and build future-ready infrastructure for the next generations.

In my day job I am a Cultural Technologist with 15+ years of experience bridging journalism, technology, and Indigenous community leadership. My work lives where cultural preservation meets innovation: building pathways for Indigenous self-determination through education, storytelling, and digital solutions.

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My wor... Show more

Shijit Dasgupta can click keys good.

Shijit Dasgupta can click keys good. Show more

CSG is your trusted advisor in government program modernization.

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

April Thomas is zealous about helping organizations improve. With roots as a healthcare Social Worker and experience in healthcare, higher education, social service, non-profits and manufacturing, she brings a blend of human-centered leadership and organizational excellence.

Driven by her belief in people and their potential, April bridges behavioral and social sciences with quality and continuous improvement, using Lean and Six Sigma principles to spark meaningful, lasting organizational change. She specializes in leadership development, patient and customer centered experience design, strategic planning, and creating cultures of excellence. April holds advanced degrees in Social Work, Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Management. She’s a NAHQ Certified Healthcare Quality Professional, ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Grief Educator, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She has over 15 years of board service with nonprofits. Her passion project is helping people build their skills for conversations related to grief, loss and mental health. April is a thought leader and speaker on Grief Informed Leadership. She has been a podcast guest, conference presenter, workshop presenter, keynote speaker and emcee.

April Thomas is zealous about helping organizations improve. With roots as a healthcare Social Worker and experience in healthcare, higher education, social service, non-profits and manufacturing, she brings a blend of human-centered leadership and o... Show more

I'm Zoe Bello, a data analyst tutor based in London with a background in sociology and criminology. I bring a unique perspective to the world of data, where human-centred subjects like sociology meet the power of technology.

I work with tools like Power BI and Python, and I’m passionate about helping people make sense of their data, build impactful dashboards, and communicate insights clearly. Whether I’m teaching beginners, mentoring career-changers, or speaking on my podcast for tech newcomers, I love supporting others on their journey from the social sciences into tech.

As a STEM ambassador, I regularly speak in schools to inspire the next generation of data professionals. I recently spoke at Devoxx London, sharing my journey and insights with the wider tech community. Whether online or on stage, I aim to help others rethink how they visualise, interact with, and tell stories through data

I'm Zoe Bello, a data analyst tutor based in London with a background in sociology and criminology. I bring a unique perspective to the world of data, where human-centred subjects like sociology meet the power of technology. I work with tools like... Show more

Alide von Bornhaupt has been self-employed in the industrial and creative scene for over a decade. It became clear to them early on: they are passionate about the interaction between people and technology and want to make the world a little better.
Transforming processes into digital products, conducting interviews, and creating concepts together with their clients is their passion.
With Inclutest and Incluthon, they bring digital inclusion and equality into product development.

Alide von Bornhaupt has been self-employed in the industrial and creative scene for over a decade. It became clear to them early on: they are passionate about the interaction between people and technology and want to make the world a little better. ... Show more

I am a Microsoft Data Platform MVP | aMicrosoft Certified Data analyst Associate, a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant with professional qualifications from Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana(ICAG) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (CIMA).

I am also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Certified Excel 2016 Expert.

As a Data analyst and Finance Professional, I am passionate about using emerging technologies and tools to generate forward looking and actionable insights to support business decisions.

I have 4+ working experience in the Banking and Investment industry in Ghana. I have expertise in Data analytics, financial modeling, Data visualization and storytelling, Dashboard designing, financial analytics and reporting.

I am a Microsoft Data Platform MVP | aMicrosoft Certified Data analyst Associate, a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant with professional qualifications from Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana(ICAG) and Chartered ... Show more

Rashan is a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience. Her career journey started as a backend and middleware Java Developer, and has evolved to full stack cloud native application development consulting, spanning Javascript and Python tech stacks. In her free time she enjoys travelling and trying new sports, most recently boxing and padel.

Rashan is a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience. Her career journey started as a backend and middleware Java Developer, and has evolved to full stack cloud native application development consulting, spanning Javascript and Python tec... Show more

Ebony Lawrence is an instructional designer/curriculum developer with Amazon Web Services (AWS). She likes to refer to herself as an “accidental instructional designer,” as her academic background is deeply rooted in public health (BS in health education and MS in health administration), and epidemiology (DrPH). The transition was a natural step, and she has since gained over a decade of valuable experience in higher education, corporate training development, and management consulting. In 2020, Ebony obtained her CPTD and, despite her non-traditional entry into the field, she’s leaned on her diverse background and skills to build her brand.

Ebony Lawrence is an instructional designer/curriculum developer with Amazon Web Services (AWS). She likes to refer to herself as an “accidental instructional designer,” as her academic background is deeply rooted in public health (BS in health educa... Show more

Chris Knox is a leader, consultant and speaker with award-winning success developing organizational learning programs, managing departments, teams, budgets, and projects. His skills include leading strategic business and operational imperative through the integration of people, process and technology; and building relationships with stakeholders and employees across all levels of an organization.

Chris employs a deep strategic insight and holistic approach to business planning, process innovation, organizational development, program/project management and sustainable operational excellence. His expertise also includes developing metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate program effectiveness. Chris is Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified; and expert with MS Office applications and process improvement tools. Chris is a seasoned communicator, facilitator and coach.

Industry experience includes: Energy/Utilities, Security (Cyber/Physical), Manufacturing, Sales, Healthcare, Military/Government, Management Consulting, Real Estate and Music.

Chris Knox is a leader, consultant and speaker with award-winning success developing organizational learning programs, managing departments, teams, budgets, and projects. His skills include leading strategic business and operational imperative throug... Show more

Abhirup Vijay Gunakar is a Systems Security Researcher at Arizona State University, focused on concurrency, data-race detection, and serverless architectures. He has integrated open source tools like ThreadSanitizer into research on multithreaded code reliability, and has introduced serverless concepts to developer communities. Abhirup is passionate about bridging academic insights with practical solutions that simplify infrastructure and strengthen software security.

Abhirup Vijay Gunakar is a Systems Security Researcher at Arizona State University, focused on concurrency, data-race detection, and serverless architectures. He has integrated open source tools like ThreadSanitizer into research on multithreaded cod... Show more

Amanda Menezes é servidora pública há quase 20 anos, mestre em Ciência Política e especialista em gestão pública. É analista em Ciência e Tecnologia, atualmente, é coordenadora na Diretoria de Gestão da CAPES/MEC, colaboradora do LA-BORA! gov – Laboratório de Gestão Inovadora do MGI e instrutora de meditação mindfulness e yoga. Tem experiência em gerenciar equipes e ministrar cursos, palestras e oficinas para o setor público em temas como: gestão inovadora, comunicação, liderança e trabalho colaborativo.

Amanda Menezes é servidora pública há quase 20 anos, mestre em Ciência Política e especialista em gestão pública. É analista em Ciência e Tecnologia, atualmente, é coordenadora na Diretoria de Gestão da CAPES/MEC, colaboradora do LA-BORA! gov – Labor... Show more

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom rap video for an online engagement campaign, we provide all-original hip-hop songs and moments created by experienced underground MCs to energize your events, your team, and your message.

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom ... Show more

Rising Sunz is a cooperative entity whose sole purpose is to create environments that are conducive to growth for all mankind. What society labels as undesirable we call gold. What many claim as unsalvageable we make a new. We truly practice the old adage I am my brothers keeper.

Rising Sunz is a cooperative entity whose sole purpose is to create environments that are conducive to growth for all mankind. What society labels as undesirable we call gold. What many claim as unsalvageable we make a new. We truly practice the old ... Show more

Dr. Patton, Ed.D., EMT, is 22-year experienced autistic support teacher, EMT, and passionate advocate, who blends professional expertise with lived experience. As the proud mother of two sons with autism and von Willebrand disease, she brings a deeply personal commitment to creating safer, more informed, and compassionate communities through education, advocacy, and connection. She is the Founder and President of Sense of Connection, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening relationships between first responders and the autism community. Dr. Patton is also the owner of Patton Advocacy & Consulting LLC, where she provides training and consulting on disability inclusion across educational, workforce, and emergency response settings.

Dr. Patton, Ed.D., EMT, is 22-year experienced autistic support teacher, EMT, and passionate advocate, who blends professional expertise with lived experience. As the proud mother of two sons with autism and von Willebrand disease, she brings a deepl... Show more

MON EXPÉRIENCE
Tour à tour chef de projet événementiel en agence et au sein du Groupe La Poste, dirigeant de ma propre structure de 6 salariés visant à transformer la ville avec les habitants et la jeunesse puis facilitateur d’intelligence collective je possède 20 ans d’expérience dans l’innovation sociale & managériale

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Certifié Élément Humain (Accompagner les hommes et les organisations dans les transformations culturelles, numériques et économiques), j'ai été formé aux méthodes de facilitation et de coopération, d’amélioration continue & techniques d’animations en intelligence collective. Formé également à la pratique & aux outils du coaching, j'ai été initié à la Théorie U pour permettre de générer davantage d’efficience collective au sein des organisations & des équipes

MON EXPÉRIENCE Tour à tour chef de projet événementiel en agence et au sein du Groupe La Poste, dirigeant de ma propre structure de 6 salariés visant à transformer la ville avec les habitants et la jeunesse puis facilitateur d’intelligence collectiv... Show more