Media & Information

Esteemed specialists working in the fields of media education, digital media, multimedia and radio services

Moses Cursor Ssebunya

Moses Cursor Ssebunya

I’m a website developer and WordPress enthusiast from Uganda. I have a strong passion for sharing knowledge and excel at creating visually appealing websites that combine design and coding expertise. I’m also a multilingual translator and skilled technical writer, making complex concepts easy to understand for a global audience. I’m committed to ensuring quality through rigorous system testing for top-notch performance. My dedication to excellence and active involvement in the tech community make me a valuable contributor to the ever-changing digital landscape. I’m a digital artisan shaping user-friendly experiences and bridging language gaps.

I’m a website developer and WordPress enthusiast from Uganda. I have a strong passion for sharing knowledge and excel at creating visually appealing websites that combine design and coding expertise. I’m also a multilingual translator and skilled tec... Show more

Dr. Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo

Dr. Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo

Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo, widely known as "Opomulero," is a distinguished leader in the African digital landscape with over two decades of expertise in internet governance and community empowerment. A visionary strategist operating from the grassroots, he serves as the ICANN At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) Representative for Africa and is the Vice President of the Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter.

A trailblazer in the technical community, Adebunmi was the first African to serve as Vice-Chair of the Chapter Advisory Council (ChAC). As CEO of DNS World Media and Communications, Managing Director of KOBOKINGs Limited, and President, Success Bridge Community Development Foundation, he leverages technology to drive the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and poverty reduction strategies. From his base in a rural area, he provides free digital empowerment to citizens through two specialized online radio stations.

A recipient of the ICANN Paul Muchane Fellowship Award, Culture Ambassador and Digital Activist, Adebunmi is also an accomplished poet, researcher, and sportsman, dedicated to bridging the gap between global technology and local culture.

A polymath, and a champion for local content and global inclusion, connect with him on https://akinbo.ng.

Adebunmi Adeola Akinbo, widely known as "Opomulero," is a distinguished leader in the African digital landscape with over two decades of expertise in internet governance and community empowerment. A visionary strategist operating from the grassroots,... Show more

Dushyant Kanungo

Dushyant Kanungo

Dushyant Kanungo is a UX leader, author, and public speaker based in Indore, India, with over 20 years of experience in digital product design, UX strategy, and user-centered innovation across web and enterprise platforms.

As Director of UX at Galaxy UX Studio / Galaxy Weblinks, he leads UX strategy, research, and design delivery for global, cross-domain products and services. He is the author of "UX Decoded" and host of the UX Banter podcast. Dushyant is an active mentor on ADPList, recognized as a Top 1% Mentor in Design (February 2025), and has delivered 100+ mentorship sessions to designers worldwide.

His speaking engagements span UX India, AI for Developing Nations Forum, IIM Indore, and international conferences, focusing on topics including high-stakes UX, AI ethics, inclusive design, and enterprise UX strategy.

Book
UX Decoded: Think and Implement User-Centered Research Methodologies, and Expert-Led UX Best Practices
Published on Amazon (Kindle & Print editions)
https://www.amazon.com/Decoded-Implement-User-Centered-Methodologies-Expert-Led-ebook/dp/B09YNRJBWP

A practical guide for UX professionals focusing on user-centered research methodologies, identifying user pain points, overcoming biases, and implementing industry-accepted approaches to product thinking and user-centric design.

Conference Talks & Presentations

How To End The World With Bad UX
UX India 2024, Bengaluru (TED-like breakout session)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ISCqY84mI
Exploring how poor UX in critical systems can have catastrophic real-world impact, with examples from AI and enterprise software.

The Future of UX: Voice Commands, AI, Smart Cars, and Inclusive Design
Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSExx7miH9c&t=8s
This talk ponders upon what the future might hold for user experience designers and people using new technologies. Voice commands to AI, Smart cars, and Inclusive design. There are so many opportunities that we can learn and grow with.

Information Architecture: Strategy & Selling IA
Conference presentation
https://youtu.be/B3v--B7xyxU?si=EiVWAlBiAJx6VY1o
A presentation on Information Architecture deliverables and strategy for selling IA to stakeholders.
Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/dushyantmk/information-architecture-deliverables

How UX Design Matters: Common-Sense-Driven Design Can Save Your Life (and Money)**
IIM Indore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtywioFf0HU&t=35s
An example-based take on why common-sense-driven design is more likely to save your life (and money).

HCI Presentation Excerpt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bs-EK0Jj1Y&t=90s
An HCI presentation excerpt.

Reshaping UX with AI-Infused Design Systems
Gitex Series 2023, Dubai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_tdxW9Dpig
Interview discussing AI, design systems, and scaling UX for large organizations.

Dictating Terms – UX for AI & UX by AI**
Conference talk focusing on AI, UX for AI products, and AI's impact on UX practice.

AI, Equity, and Inclusion Panel
AI for Developing Nations (AIFOD) Vienna Summit 2025 at the United Nations
Panel discussion about AI in developing nations and technology transfer.

Podcast & Media Appearances

UX Banter (Host & Creator)
Ongoing UX podcast series
https://www.youtube.com/@uxbanter/videos
Sharing perspectives on UX careers, usability, design culture, and interviewing industry guests. Featured episode includes Neal Foard on authenticity in branding.

The UX Growth Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6
https://www.theuxgrowth.com/episodes/dushyant
A conversation on how UX careers actually grow in the real world: why 'common-sense' UX beats rigid checklists, how to keep learning, and what makes portfolios and case studies feel genuine.

Design Critique: Products for People Podcast
Episode: "Interview: Dushyant Kanungo on Enterprise UX"
Discussing enterprise UX, employee experience, and his book "UX Decoded."

Interviews & Features

The Inside Scoop — Dushyant Kanungo
ADPList (Amazing Together, Medium) – March 1, 2022
https://medium.com/amazing-together/the-inside-scoop-dushyant-kanungo-11e16a2fa454
Profile-style interview covering his journey as a UX evangelist, his role at Galaxy Weblinks/Galaxy UX Studio, mentoring on ADPList, teaching UX, and his approach to scaling and leading a 55-person design team.

“Moving Beyond Data Fairness"
AI for Developing Nations Forum (AIFOD) – October 2025
https://af.net/news/moving-beyond-data-fairness/
Quoted and profiled proposing "energy-style" data fairness ratings for AI systems, transparency in geographic and demographic bias, and certification frameworks starting with advisory AI before critical healthcare systems. Emphasizes employment impact as a certification dimension and urgency for Generation Alpha/Beta native AI users.

Published Articles

Medium (Galaxy UX Studio)
https://medium.com/@kanungo.dushyant2412

Awards & Recognition

ADPList Top 1% Mentor in Design – February 2025
https://adplist.org/community-certifications/top1percent-feb-2025-design-e7122b
Recognized as one of the top 1% mentors in Design expertise on ADPList, acknowledged for inspiring mentees and democratizing mentorship.

ADPList 100 Mentorship Sessions Achievement
https://adplist.org/certifications/253144
Awarded for completing 100 mentorship sessions as Director UX at Galaxy UX Studio.

Speaking Topics

- High-stakes UX and the real-world consequences of bad design
- AI ethics, fairness, and UX for AI products
- Enterprise UX and employee experience design
- Information architecture strategy and stakeholder communication
- Inclusive design and designing for emerging technologies
- Design leadership, DesignOps, and scaling design teams
- The future of UX: voice interfaces, smart systems, and accessibility

Current Role

Director of UX
Galaxy UX Studio / Galaxy Weblinks, Indore, India

Leading UX strategy, research, and design delivery for global, cross-domain products and services. Responsible for advocating evidence-based, accessible, and ethical UX practices within product teams and client organizations.

Previous Experience

- Former Head of UX / Senior Business Analyst at Rakuten Symphony (InnoEye)
- UX and business analysis work for enterprise clients including Santander UK
- 20+ years of experience in digital product design and UX strategy

#Contact & Links

Medium: https://medium.com/@kanungo.dushyant2412
UX Banter (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@uxbanter
ADPList Profile: https://adplist.org (search "Dushyant Kanungo")
Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Decoded-Implement-User-Centered-Methodologies-Expert-Led-ebook/dp/B09YNRJBWP

Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Available for: Conference speaking, panel discussions, workshops, podcast interviews, mentoring programs

Dushyant Kanungo is a UX leader, author, and public speaker based in Indore, India, with over 20 years of experience in digital product design, UX strategy, and user-centered innovation across web and enterprise platforms. As Director of UX at Gal... Show more

Jordan Powell

Jordan Powell

Jordan Powell is a Developer Productivity Engineer at Nx who specializes in optimizing developer workflows, improving build performance, and enhancing software quality at scale. With extensive full-stack engineering experience building enterprise applications, he brings a deep understanding of both technical implementation and developer experience challenges. As a Google Developer Expert, Jordan stays at the forefront of industry trends and actively shares his expertise through mentoring, open-source contributions, and community engagement. His passion for automation and testing drives his commitment to reliability, readability, and performance in software development. Beyond his technical work, Jordan serves as co-founder and CEO of Dream On: Global, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring individuals to pursue their dreams, demonstrating his commitment to making meaningful impact both within and beyond the tech community.

Jordan Powell is a Developer Productivity Engineer at Nx who specializes in optimizing developer workflows, improving build performance, and enhancing software quality at scale. With extensive full-stack engineering experience building enterprise app... Show more

Jason Clark

Jason Clark

Jason specializes in brand strategy, corporate identity systems, and brand architecture for organizations navigating growth and change. He helps companies clarify their structure, unify sub-brands, and build design systems that scale across teams, channels, and markets.

With decades of experience leading rebrands, product launches, and multi-channel campaigns, Jason brings a strategic yet creative approach to solving complex brand challenges. He has partnered with corporations, startups, and nonprofits alike, blending structure with personality to ensure brands are both organized and human.

A Louisville native, Jason has led award-winning projects recognized with Gold ADDYs, AIGA Louisville’s Best of Branding, and the organization’s only Visionary Award. He was also named one of Business First’s 20 People to Know in Advertising.

Jason’s talks explore branding as an essential business function that drives clarity, culture, and growth. He speaks on topics including brand architecture for growing companies, agile creative process, and how to align legacy with evolving markets.

He has presented at CreativeMornings, AIGA Louisville, AAF, and on panels covering branding, AI, and leadership.

Jason specializes in brand strategy, corporate identity systems, and brand architecture for organizations navigating growth and change. He helps companies clarify their structure, unify sub-brands, and build design systems that scale across teams, ch... Show more

Carolina Cruz

Carolina Cruz

Carolina Cruz is the investigative reporter for Telemundo Responde covering the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago and an Associate Degree in Communications from Prairie State College in Illinois. She is an Emmy award winning broadcast journalist with more than 15 years of experience in the industry who has been published in the Midwest, Florida, and Central Texas before moving to the DC region. Among friends, she speaks with pride about her Puerto Rican and Mexican roots. She has dedicated a large part of her professional life to helping others find a place where they can practice journalism.

Carolina Cruz is the investigative reporter for Telemundo Responde covering the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago and an Associate Degree in Communicatio... Show more

Pablo Segarra

Pablo Segarra

Pablo Segarra is the founder of Segarra IP PLLC, a federal trademark practice built for scaling brands and founders with real equity at stake. A trademark attorney, keynote speaker, and cultural connector, Pablo works at the intersection of law, identity, and ownership — helping creators, entrepreneurs, and established businesses protect what defines them.
He has advised more than 2,000 founders, creators, and high-growth teams on trademark strategy, brand protection, and IP decisions that determine long-term value. His approach treats trademark registration not as a transaction but as a strategic foundation — and his client work spans apparel, food and beverage, creative agencies, cultural organizations, and the creator economy.
A respected bilingual speaker with 60+ engagements across three continents, Pablo speaks on intellectual property as an economic framework, cultural ownership, AI's impact on creator rights, and the structural gap between what communities build and what they own.
His background as a retired NYPD officer informs his discipline, directness, and commitment to clients who have never felt fully represented.
Notable Appearances:

VidCon Anaheim 2025: Two sessions — "Protecting Creators in the Age of AI" (Industry Track) and "Are You Rea(i)dy? The Future of Creator Protection" (Creator Track)
INTA Annual Meeting: Speaker at the world's largest trademark and IP conference
Remezcla Magazine: Featured expert on trademark disputes in Latino digital culture
SOMOS New York / Puerto Rico / Dominican Republic: 5X panelist on IP, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology
NFT NYC: 3X speaker on Web3 and intellectual property
NYSBA Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency: Three CLE sessions, 400+ attorneys trained on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital finance
Miami Ad School, Punta Cana: Workshop on AI's impact on Gen Z creatives and legal frameworks for creative asset protection
Universidad APEC, Dominican Republic: Presenter on the United States legal system
Hola Metaverso: Speaker on emerging technology and IP in Los Angeles and Colombia
NLLSA & LALSA: Speaker on emerging technology and the law
Grub with Gruber: IP and entrepreneurship expert, 17,000+ viewers
Travel + Leisure: Recognized in "Top 50 Most Notable in Travel"

Professional Affiliations:

Nuyorican Poets Café — Board of Directors
Dominican Bar Association of New York — Board of Directors
Hispanic National Bar Association
ALFA Latino
NYSBA Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency
DraftChain.AI — Advisory Board
Nettyworth — Advisory Board
Mastercard — IP & Legal Strategy Advisor (AI Entrepreneurship Bot)

Pablo Segarra is the founder of Segarra IP PLLC, a federal trademark practice built for scaling brands and founders with real equity at stake. A trademark attorney, keynote speaker, and cultural connector, Pablo works at the intersection of law, iden... Show more

Robyn Sayles

Robyn Sayles

Robyn Sayles is the founder of Launching Your Success, a brand strategy practice built for professionals who never fit the mold and stopped trying to. Through her signature Brilliant Weirdo Brand Archetype system, she helps entrepreneurs, creatives, and unconventional leaders turn their so-called “too-much-ness” into a strategic advantage.

A self-described professional instigator, Robyn brings two decades of brand strategy experience to the stage with a delivery style that’s equal parts TED Talk and stand-up set. She developed eight proprietary brand archetypes, built an AI-powered brand audit system from scratch, and authored “The Professional Weirdo’s Survival Kit,” a field guide for anyone who’s been told to tone it down and decided to turn it up instead.

She’s a podcast host, guest, conference speaker, and contributor to The Podcast Academy community, including work related to the Ambie Awards. Her sessions blend improv-trained spontaneity with sharp strategic insight, giving audiences frameworks they can actually use, not just inspirational quotes for their phone wallpapers.

Suggested Session Topics
• Brand Strategy for Misfits: “Too Much” Is Your Competitive Advantage
• The Brilliant Weirdo Brand Archetype: Building Brands That Are Bold AND Smart
• Improv Is a Business Skill
• AI-Powered Brand Strategy: Building Systems That Actually Sound Like You

Robyn Sayles is the founder of Launching Your Success, a brand strategy practice built for professionals who never fit the mold and stopped trying to. Through her signature Brilliant Weirdo Brand Archetype system, she helps entrepreneurs, creatives, ... Show more

Rex Rainey

Rex Rainey

Rex Rainey is a creative director, designer, and illustrator based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He specializes in branding, UX design, and illustration. Since 2005, he's combined these skills to develop creative solutions that are engaging, exciting, and effective.

Rex Rainey is a creative director, designer, and illustrator based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He specializes in branding, UX design, and illustration. Since 2005, he's combined these skills to develop creative solutions that are engaging, exciting, a... Show more

Masuma Shariff

Masuma Shariff

Hello! I'm Masuma Shariff, a cybersecurity professional at Advania through the Early Years Program. I'm currently expanding my expertise by learning to use Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and the Defender suite.

I'm passionate about empowering women in tech, which has led me to deliver two TEDx talks on ‘Women in Tech’ [which you can watch here; https://www.ted.com/talks/masuma_shariff_the_power_of_technology_for_women?subtitle=en] and become an active member of the Advania Women’s Network.

Looking ahead, I aim to advance my expertise in cybersecurity, take on leadership roles, and inspire more women to join the tech industry.

Hello! I'm Masuma Shariff, a cybersecurity professional at Advania through the Early Years Program. I'm currently expanding my expertise by learning to use Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and the Defender suite. I'm passionate about empowering women ... Show more

Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams, known professionally as Artikyoul8, is a blockchain executive, ecosystem strategist, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in digital assets, tokenization, decentralized finance, and community-driven growth. He serves as Growth Lead for the Coreum DAO. As a validator operator and industry advocate, he has helped educate and onboard thousands through conferences, podcasts, X Spaces, and global Web3 initiatives.

Aaron is the Project Lead of the Smart Meme Ecosystem and creator of Smart Meme Token ($MART), recognized as the first Edumeme project verified by Grokipedia. His work explores the convergence of education, culture, and decentralized capital formation, demonstrating how community ecosystems can drive sustainable blockchain adoption. A four-time NFT.NYC VIP Speaker, two-time guest on Mario Nawfal's global X broadcasts, and co-host of the SuperLedger Podcast, Aaron is a recognized voice on tokenization, RWAs, DeFi, AI, and emerging digital asset infrastructure.

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Aaron Williams Aaron Williams, known professionally as Artikyoul8, is a blockchain executive, ecosystem strategist, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in digital assets, tokenization, decentralized finance, and community-driven growth. He ser... Show more

Bogdan Plieshka

Bogdan Plieshka

Engineer with over a decade of Frontend development experience, passionate about automation, accessibility, and scaling complex systems.

Working at Zattoo as a Principal Engineer, focusing on delivering frontend solutions across Web, React, and React Native for streaming media content.

Organizer of the React Berlin Meetup, actively contributing to the development community.

Engineer with over a decade of Frontend development experience, passionate about automation, accessibility, and scaling complex systems. Working at Zattoo as a Principal Engineer, focusing on delivering frontend solutions across Web, React, and Re... Show more

Johnathan Meunier

Johnathan Meunier

Staff Engineer at AXA France, specialized in front-end development, I aim to solve problems before they even arise!
Passionate about new technologies and debate, I host the podcast "C'est Pas Le Sujet" ("That’s Not the Point").
I constantly seek to share my knowledge and challenge it by speaking at numerous events (keynotes, conferences, meetups, etc.) and teaching in several engineering schools.

Staff Engineer at AXA France, specialized in front-end development, I aim to solve problems before they even arise! Passionate about new technologies and debate, I host the podcast "C'est Pas Le Sujet" ("That’s Not the Point"). I constantly seek to... Show more

Vasilika Klimova

Vasilika Klimova

I have been a Web Developer for over 14 years (Frontend, Fullstack).
I had experience working as a single web developer, as a member of big teams in FinTech, and as a Team Lead.

I enjoyed working on web 3D projects, awesome animations, visualizations, and good infographics. I am a speaker & organizer of tech meetups and conferences. I helped many students at different schools with learning web development. 
I like tech communities and modern technologies.

Over the last 8 years, I have been living in Luxembourg and organising the Lux TechPulse meetup. Last years I switched to Technical Management.

My passion is 🎮 video/board games, 🏞️ traveling, 🤿 diving, animals (I have a red cat 🐈), and cinema 🎥. I collect children's books from different countries and Christmas tree decorations.

I have been a Web Developer for over 14 years (Frontend, Fullstack).
I had experience working as a single web developer, as a member of big teams in FinTech, and as a Team Lead. I enjoyed working on web 3D projects, awesome animations, visualizati... Show more

Joel Comm

Joel Comm

Joel Comm has been building online businesses since 1995 — before Google existed — and has had a front-row seat to six technology revolutions: the web, search, social media, mobile, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Today he is an AI keynote speaker who serves as a translator, not an evangelist: he helps leaders and non-technical professional audiences understand what AI actually means for their work, and adopt it without losing judgment, relationships, or clarity.

Joel's keynotes are built around his proprietary Disruption Confidence Cycle™, a five-stage framework (Disruption → Doubt → Clarity → Confidence → Momentum) that guides organizations through technology transitions. He has spoken at Microsoft, the United Nations, Harvard Business School, the Consumer Electronics Show, TEDxMileHigh, and Tony Robbins events, and has worked with brands including IBM, Cisco, T-Mobile, Alibaba, and Twitter.

A New York Times bestselling author of 17 books — including The AdSense Code, Twitter Power, KaChing, and The Fun Formula — Joel hosts the AI for Everyone Show and co-hosts the Bad Crypto Podcast, which has surpassed 10 million downloads. His forthcoming book, AI Made Simple, is published by Morgan James Publishing. Joel is based in Puerto Rico and speaks worldwide.

Joel Comm has been building online businesses since 1995 — before Google existed — and has had a front-row seat to six technology revolutions: the web, search, social media, mobile, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Today he is an AI keynote s... Show more

Ana María Carrano

Ana María Carrano

Ana María Carrano is a journalist specializing in fact-checking, innovation, and access to information. She is the Managing Editor of Factchequeado, a media literacy and fact-checking organization dedicated to combating misinformation and closing the information gap for Latinos in the United States. She previously served as Senior Editor of elDetector, Univision’s fact-checking unit. She is a 2026 Solutions Journalism Network fellow and was previously a fellow with NAHJ’s 2025 ¡Adelante! program and Stanford’s 2014 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship.

Ana María Carrano is a journalist specializing in fact-checking, innovation, and access to information. She is the Managing Editor of Factchequeado, a media literacy and fact-checking organization dedicated to combating misinformation and closing the... Show more

Mrinal Jain

Mrinal Jain

Mrinal Jain is an Engineering Manager at STAGE OTT with 7+ years of experience building scalable full-stack and Flutter applications. A recognized tech speaker and Meta Community Lead, he has led impactful developer communities and shared insights at major tech events. Known as the Introvert Influencer, Mrinal combines deep technical expertise with community-first leadership to empower developers and scale product success.

Mrinal Jain is an Engineering Manager at STAGE OTT with 7+ years of experience building scalable full-stack and Flutter applications. A recognized tech speaker and Meta Community Lead, he has led impactful developer communities and shared insights at... Show more

Raja Ravi Varman A J S

Raja Ravi Varman A J S

With 16 years in product development and platform engineering, I lead teams in building scalable systems. Currently focused on a media platform enhancing delivery workflows. Known for migrating legacy systems to modern architectures, integrating best practices in DevOps and CI/CD. Passionate about fostering collaborative environments and driving strategic initiatives for industry leadership.

With 16 years in product development and platform engineering, I lead teams in building scalable systems. Currently focused on a media platform enhancing delivery workflows. Known for migrating legacy systems to modern architectures, integrating best... Show more

Eti Avital

Eti Avital

Eti Avital is a mentor at Google for Startups Europe and Reichman University, an international speaker, and Founder & CEO of The Storytelling Academy. She has worked with organizations including Google Cloud, Microsoft, AWS, Philips, Barclays, Citi, Wix, Zendesk, government organizations, and startups across Israel and Europe, helping experts communicate ideas that influence decisions and drive action.

With over 16 years of experience, Eti specializes in storytelling, persuasive communication, and the art of influence. Her work focuses on helping technical and business professionals transform complex ideas, data, and insights into compelling stories that create clarity, alignment, and impact.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Eti is known for her TED-style and inspirational talks. Through keynotes, workshops, and executive programs, she equips leaders, founders, and teams with practical tools to communicate with confidence, inspire action, and create meaningful impact.

Eti Avital is a mentor at Google for Startups Europe and Reichman University, an international speaker, and Founder & CEO of The Storytelling Academy. She has worked with organizations including Google Cloud, Microsoft, AWS, Philips, Barclays, Citi, ... Show more

Wouter De Bruycker

Wouter De Bruycker

Wouter De Bruycker is an SEO expert with professional experience in the industry since 2009. He graduated with honors in Graphic & Digital Media and first worked as a web developer and digital strategist before - armed with this technical knowledge - diving further into Search Engine Optimization.

SEO is one of his professional passions, as shown by the fact you'll often find him at national and international conferences where he likes to share his knowledge and cases with an audience. He has spoken about SEO at events such as the Digital Content Marketing Congress, Ondernemen In Vlaanderen, SEO Vibes on Tour, SEO Benelux, DrupalCamp London, DrupalCon Amsterdam and DrupalCon Prague.

In his spare time Wouter co-founded a small craft beer company called "René" and enjoys watching (and endlessly debating) movies.

Wouter De Bruycker is an SEO expert with professional experience in the industry since 2009. He graduated with honors in Graphic & Digital Media and first worked as a web developer and digital strategist before - armed with this technical knowledge -... Show more

Lemon 🍋

Lemon 🍋

With a lifelong passion for the weirdness of the internet and a day job as a development lead for whoever hired him, Lemon spends his professional time making websites for money and his free time making websites for no money.

He's created a number of stupid things for the internet, like all the games on kinda.fun, the wikiHow guessing game damn.dog, the Google Autocomplete game idiots.win, and a bunch of other things of questionable use. He also hosts a podcast that looks at some of the internet's weirder subcultures. It is not safe for your work, unless you work somewhere really cool.

With a lifelong passion for the weirdness of the internet and a day job as a development lead for whoever hired him, Lemon spends his professional time making websites for money and his free time making websites for no money. He's created a number... Show more

Collette Easton

Collette Easton

Collette helps businesses translate how people strategy directly underpins business strategy. Crucially how to engage the potential 90% of your team who, according to Gallop, are disengaged and increasingly unhappy. Collette she's a neuroscience informed practitioner, fixing engagement is not easy - but it is not as hard that you'd imagine.

Employee engagement is at a crisis low and it is probably silently killing your businesses - if your average employee paid to work 37.5 hours a week - an average you might be getting less than 4 hours a week from them.

We can cut through the noise and talk openly and honestly about human operating systems that help build high-performing teams and joyous workplaces (remote or other) based upon the combined strengths your people are today, not continuing being suffocated by environments and ways of working that were built for a imaginary human being that doesn't even exist!

Collette combines 25 years in digital marketing space, 15 in leadership including an CEO role; with her accredited Leadership coaching qualification (AC) + qualified neuroscience for change practitioner (APMG), making her uniquely qualified to help your teams, help themselves and your businesses thrive again.

Collette helps businesses translate how people strategy directly underpins business strategy. Crucially how to engage the potential 90% of your team who, according to Gallop, are disengaged and increasingly unhappy. Collette she's a neuroscience info... Show more

Arjun Sharda

Arjun Sharda

Arjun Sharda is the 15-year-old Executive Director of TLEEM (Arabic: تعليم), Texas's largest K-12 networking nonprofit with over 4,000 K-12 and college student members from 11 countries through 37 clubs. Aside from TLEEM, he's been programming for over seven years and has written for outlets such as the Washington Post and the Austin-American Statesman. He has received recognition from Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas State Board of Education.

Arjun Sharda is the 15-year-old Executive Director of TLEEM (Arabic: تعليم), Texas's largest K-12 networking nonprofit with over 4,000 K-12 and college student members from 11 countries through 37 clubs. Aside from TLEEM, he's been programming for ov... Show more

Kevin Blanco

Kevin Blanco

I help companies build repeatable Developer Relations programs that consistently drive measurable user acquisition, product adoption and tie to business outcomes.

Kevin Blanco is a Senior Developer Advocate and growth strategist with over 16 years in tech leadership. Distinguished as one of the leaders who deeply understand advanced technical concepts, PLG, GTM, and Enterprise + Partner Strategies. Kevin understand how developer adoption compounds into B2B & B2D pipelines and structure programs to capture that value.

Kevin has established himself as the go-to keynote speaker for developer conferences worldwide, having delivered 60+ impactful presentations at premier events including Google Cloud Next, DevRelCon, DrupalCon, All Things Open AI, and multiple developer conferences across North America and LATAM. Known for his ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights, he connects deeply with technical audiences through engaging storytelling and practical frameworks. His presentations consistently drive measurable increases in product adoption and community engagement, making him a sought-after voice for events focused on developer relations, AI integration, and product-led growth strategies.

From shaping AI strategies at IBM Watson to building scalable cloud solutions for Google, Microsoft, and Nintendo, Kevin has a proven record of driving innovation and delivering measurable results. His rare combination of technical knowledge, storytelling expertise, and data-driven growth strategies enables him to craft video content that not only educates but also accelerates user acquisition and product adoption.

As a Google Developer Expert and Google for Startups Mentor, he advises Seed to Series A AI-focused startups on product strategy, sustainable scaling, and leveraging Google's ecosystem of resources and networks.
As a Google Certified Educator and Trainer and Certified Blackmagic Trainer for DaVinci Resolve, Kevin demonstrates exceptional teaching capabilities across both technical education and professional video production.

Speaker at Featured Events:

- Google I/O
- Google Cloud Next
- DevRelCon
- DrupalCon
- All Things Open AI
- Nerdearla
- KubeCon
- DevRelX Summit
- Techstars Founder Catalyst
- Google DevFest Montreal
- Google DevFest Calgary
- Google DevFest New York

Certifications and Recognitions:
- Google Developer Expert
- Google Innovator
- Google Champion
- Google Certified Educator/Trainer
- Google Certified Cloud Architect
- Blackmagic Design Certified Trainer
- Davinci Resolve Certified Editor
- Davinci Resolve Certified Colorist

I help companies build repeatable Developer Relations programs that consistently drive measurable user acquisition, product adoption and tie to business outcomes. Kevin Blanco is a Senior Developer Advocate and growth strategist with over 16 year... Show more

Luis Fernandez

Luis Fernandez

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped his combined expertise in technical and business realms.

Over the past 20 years, Fernandez has overseen more than 250 projects across four continents and 25 countries, delivering technical solutions in content, commerce, mobile, and martech for some of the world’s most renowned companies. From writing code as a developer and designing systems as an architect to training teams, serving as a CTO, advising global enterprises, defining product roadmaps, and developing marketing strategies, he has taken on nearly every role in technology and digital innovation.

Fernandez has led multicultural teams of managers, content experts, engineers, strategists, and architects (he is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English). His professional mission is to constantly close the gap between business vision and technical execution. His work in media, retail, banking, hospitality, telecoms, and technology has given him a comprehensive view of the possibilities and challenges businesses face in the digital age.

Currently serving as Executive Director of Technology in VML, Fernandez is focused on the future of content, marketing, and automation platforms, investigating how companies can produce, distribute, and profit from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, composable architectures, and data-driven personalization.

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped ... Show more

Anil Pantangi

Anil Pantangi

Anil is an award-winning senior product, tech, and AI leader with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise platforms and consumer-grade products. He has a proven track record in leading high-performing teams through strategy, development, and change management.

Anil specializes in AI/ML initiatives, including conversational search, recommendation systems, and Generative AI, delivering significant business impact across various industries. His industry expertise spans telecom, media, education technology, and HR.

Professionally, Anil has held key roles at Amazon and Capgemini, driving AI-powered solutions, improving product adoption, and enhancing customer satisfaction. His AI/ML product strategy leadership has led to notable achievements in marketing, sales, and customer care platforms.

Anil is an official Forbes Technology Council member. He has been honored with several prestigious awards, including recently the top AI 75 leader.

Anil is an award-winning senior product, tech, and AI leader with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise platforms and consumer-grade products. He has a proven track record in leading high-performing teams through strategy, devel... Show more

Oskar Dudycz

Oskar Dudycz

I'm a developer, technical team leader, and architect. I started a career before StackOverflow existed. For over 17 years, I've been creating systems close to the business process. I believe that Event-Driven Architecture and Event Sourcing are great ways to achieve that.

I'm an active open-source developer active especially in the Event Driven space (I was working on tools like Marten, EventStoreDB, and now Emmett). I'm sharing my journey and findings on my blog https://event-driven.io and practical samples at https://github.com/oskardudycz.

I'm a developer, technical team leader, and architect. I started a career before StackOverflow existed. For over 17 years, I've been creating systems close to the business process. I believe that Event-Driven Architecture and Event Sourcing are great... Show more

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design, and certifications in User Experience.

She is the CEO of Command Z Studio and the Command Z podcast, where she explores trends and challenges in design. Additionally, she produces other design-focused podcasts, including Design Tracks from Design Matters and If U Seek from the company Useberry. She is also the CTO and Co-Founder of Yestoday, an innovative software that blends creativity and functionality for entrepreneurs and creatives, ensuring that technology transforms ideas into tangible realities.

With over a decade of experience, Layshi has worked on international projects and has been a speaker at prestigious events such as Design Matters, South by Southwest, Interaction Foundation, and the 2020 Ibero-American Biennial, where she was a finalist. She has created educational materials used in more than 16 countries and has spoken at over 30 international conferences. Her commitment is to make every digital experience accessible and effective, changing the world one pixel at a time.

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a... Show more

Anastasiia Shabalina

Anastasiia Shabalina

Anastasiia Shabalina is an Executive Communication & Pitch Advisor and the founder of makemeHEARD, a high-stakes advisory firm.

Anastasiia has coached TEDx speakers and worked with Forbes 30 Under 30 founders. She specializes in pitches and keynotes, having coached more than 200 leaders and reviewed over 2,000 minutes of stage performance.

Her “From Nervous to Natural in 6 Weeks” accelerator has helped 95% of participants increase their confidence and deliver ideas with greater clarity and impact.

Anastasiia Shabalina is an Executive Communication & Pitch Advisor and the founder of makemeHEARD, a high-stakes advisory firm. Anastasiia has coached TEDx speakers and worked with Forbes 30 Under 30 founders. She specializes in pitches and keynot... Show more

Andrew Hess

Andrew Hess

Andrew Hess is a Senior Solution Architect on Microsoft's Copilot Acceleration Team (CAT) although speaking events are normally under his own person brand and company Hess IT Solutions. Andrew helps organizations get real results from the Power Platform, Copilot, and Microsoft AI. A national award winner in Power Apps and an accomplished application developer, Andrew also shares his expertise as a YouTuber, helping the community grow through practical guidance and real-world innovation.

Andrew Hess is a Senior Solution Architect on Microsoft's Copilot Acceleration Team (CAT) although speaking events are normally under his own person brand and company Hess IT Solutions. Andrew helps organizations get real results from the Power Platf... Show more

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