Media & Information

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

Andriani Manetta

Andriani Manetta

A pioneering marketing and communications strategist specializing in Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and digital transformation. Serves as Marketing Director of Sophia the Robot (Hanson Robotics) for Greece, Cyprus, and Australia, leading collaborations that connect technology, ethics, and culture while promoting responsible innovation.

As Founder and CEO of Victorious Network, Greece’s first AI-driven marketing and communications agency, she develops strategies that merge creativity, sustainability, and intelligent systems to drive meaningful impact across industries.

A graduate of the Oxford Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence, she is also an active mentor and international speaker, supporting women, startups, and innovation ecosystems through mentorship and participation in hackathons. Her guidance focuses on leadership, ethical innovation, and the responsible use of AI.

Her work bridges human creativity with emerging technologies, redefining how innovation serves society and inspires future digital leaders. She is currently developing AIsLAND 2026, a visionary global initiative connecting technology, sustainability, and culture.

A pioneering marketing and communications strategist specializing in Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and digital transformation. Serves as Marketing Director of Sophia the Robot (Hanson Robotics) for Greece, Cyprus, and Australia, leading collabor... Show more

Preksha Baid

Preksha Baid

A passionate graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand strategy, storytelling, and design rising from the city of joy - Kolkata. My journey began with a digital marketing internship in Class 11, shaping my creative path. Since then, I’ve gained hands-on experience in fashion, events, and marketing, including a full-time
internship at Spaceage Multiproducts Pvt. Ltd., where I
honed my skills in business operations and branding. I
specialize in event management and crafting impactful campaigns that emotionally connect with audiences. Inspired by travel and diverse cultures, I bring fresh,
innovative perspectives to my work.

A passionate graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand strategy, storytelling, and design rising from the city of joy - Kolkata. My journey began with a digital marketing internship in Class 11, shaping my creative path. Since then, I’ve gai... Show more

Telma Negreiros

Telma Negreiros

Telma Negreiros is an executive leader, author, keynote speaker, and executive coach with over 25 years of international experience in communications, technology, and corporate transformation.
A former CEO and Vice President, she has led global teams across Europe and the U.S., living and working in Amsterdam, Berlin, Lisbon, and New York — cities that have shaped her dynamic, cross-cultural approach to leadership and innovation.
Telma is the creator of the 7 Steps to Success™ Leadership Method and The Identity Rewire Code™, two acclaimed frameworks that empower leaders to build clarity, confidence, and impact. Her work bridges AI-driven strategy, inclusive leadership, and intentional communication, guiding organisations to thrive in an era of disruption and transformation.
Through her global keynotes and training programs, Telma helps leaders communicate with authenticity, lead with empathy, and transform with purpose.
Her belief: real transformation begins when leadership becomes unapologetically human.

Telma Negreiros is an executive leader, author, keynote speaker, and executive coach with over 25 years of international experience in communications, technology, and corporate transformation. A former CEO and Vice President, she has led global team... Show more

Ana Sarmiento

Ana Sarmiento

Ana Sarmiento is a Growth Product Manager and AI evangelist with over a decade of experience bridging technical innovation and human-centered design. She has led projects in personalization, data strategy, and automation, helping cross-functional teams translate data into decisions. Ana is also the founder of Cabana Media, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting AI literacy in underserved communities, where she creates programs that empower seniors, immigrants, neurodivergent and BIPOC individuals to engage with AI as creators, not just consumers. Her mission is to build technology that tells stories, drives equity, and inspires the next generation of builders.

Ana Sarmiento is a Growth Product Manager and AI evangelist with over a decade of experience bridging technical innovation and human-centered design. She has led projects in personalization, data strategy, and automation, helping cross-functional tea... Show more

Susan Moore

Susan Moore

Susan Moore is the Senior Community Engagement Manager at IIBA. Before joining IIBA, she spent over 20 years as a business analysis professional in finance, insurance, and utilities, working in both the business and technology.

She holds IIBA’s Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and Agile Analysis Certification (AAC), along with a few more business analysis and agile badges.

As the host of IIBA’s podcast, Business Analysis Live!, Susan talks with business analysis professionals from around the globe to share their insights and experiences.

When she’s not immersed in all things business analysis, you’ll find Susan dancing, traveling, or cheering on her alma mater, the University of North Carolina. #GoHeels

Susan Moore is the Senior Community Engagement Manager at IIBA. Before joining IIBA, she spent over 20 years as a business analysis professional in finance, insurance, and utilities, working in both the business and technology. She holds IIBA’s C... Show more

Brandon Birkmeyer

Brandon Birkmeyer

Brandon is a personal branding specialist and a former Coca-Cola and Apple advertising executive with over 22 years of experience at Madison Avenue advertising agencies advising top FORTUNE 100 companies on brand strategy. In 2018, he launched the Brands On Brands podcast, consistently ranked as a Top 5 Branding Podcast on Apple Podcasts. This session comes from Brandon's new book, Front & Center Leadership, published July 31st, 2024!

Find Brandon’s speaking reels for keynotes and workshops at brandonbirkmeyer.com/speaking.

Brandon is a personal branding specialist and a former Coca-Cola and Apple advertising executive with over 22 years of experience at Madison Avenue advertising agencies advising top FORTUNE 100 companies on brand strategy. In 2018, he launched the Br... Show more

Ashira Prossack

Ashira Prossack

Ashira Prossack is an Internationally recognized Communication coach, trainer, and speaker. She helps professionals of all levels become better communicators in the workplace.

Ashira is an experienced coach, teacher, and leader with 17 years of coaching experience, 14 years of teaching experience, and 15 years in leadership. She is also a certified English as a Second Language teacher specializing in adult education. She brings this teaching experience to her communication coaching and training, combining best practices in both education and coaching to deliver a transformative experience to her clients.

Ashira has worked with individuals and organizations of all sizes ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies including Microsoft, ABC, Samsung, IBM, PepsiCo, PwC, DHL, and NYPD. She was a regular contributor for Forbes and is a sought after thought leader featured in multiple industry publications. Ashira was named one of the top communication coaches in 2022 and 2023 by Coach Foundation.

Ashira Prossack is an Internationally recognized Communication coach, trainer, and speaker. She helps professionals of all levels become better communicators in the workplace. Ashira is an experienced coach, teacher, and leader with 17 years of c... Show more

João Victor Girard

João Victor Girard

Even before graduating from college, João Victor has been an aficionado for media streaming and transmission protocols. One of them is connecting mobile devices and TVs by his own sound-based protocol. Working at Globo, many of his dreams have been propelled, and a new one emerged, Android development.

Even before graduating from college, João Victor has been an aficionado for media streaming and transmission protocols. One of them is connecting mobile devices and TVs by his own sound-based protocol. Working at Globo, many of his dreams have been p... Show more

Lucien Harriot

Lucien Harriot

Lucien Harriot is a futurist, VFX Supervisor, and President of Mechanism Digital—a New York City-based studio he founded in 1996. For nearly three decades, he’s led the production of award-winning visual effects, animation, and emerging media for film, TV, marketing, healthcare, and corporate communications. A trailblazer in CGI and advanced workflows, Lucien helps professional storytellers elevate production value through new technologies, including GenAI. He regularly advises studios and agencies, speaks at industry events, and authored the AI chapter in the upcoming 4th edition of the VES Handbook, based on insights from his GenAI2.0 webinar series.

Lucien Harriot is a futurist, VFX Supervisor, and President of Mechanism Digital—a New York City-based studio he founded in 1996. For nearly three decades, he’s led the production of award-winning visual effects, animation, and emerging media for fil... Show more

Tetiana Gulei

Tetiana Gulei

Tetiana is a Senior UX Designer at BIMcollab in the Netherlands. Starting her career as an engineer, she developed a passion for user-centric and accessible design, together with an interest for technology and innovation. Her work emphasizes ethical design and sustainability, creating products that make a positive impact.

She also shares her UX expertise through conference talks and LinkedIn Learning courses on various UX topics, reaching over 35,000 students worldwide.

Tetiana is a Senior UX Designer at BIMcollab in the Netherlands. Starting her career as an engineer, she developed a passion for user-centric and accessible design, together with an interest for technology and innovation. Her work emphasizes ethical ... Show more

Shannon Peel

Shannon Peel

Shannon Peel helps professionals define what they want to be known for and guides them to tell their stories to the marketplace. She is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand Storytelling agency and Digital Publisher

Shannon Peel helps professionals define what they want to be known for and guides them to tell their stories to the marketplace. She is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand Storytelling agency and Digital Publisher Show more

Mohammad Zaytoun

Mohammad Zaytoun

Mohammad Al Baker Zaytoun - Inspiring Minds, Transforming Perspectives

As an accomplished Full Stack Developer, Mohammad blends the realms of technology and innovation seamlessly. With a relentless curiosity, he's currently pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence to harness the power of AI for groundbreaking solutions.

Mohammad's passion for knowledge-sharing extends beyond coding. A charismatic and engaging public speaker, they have graced numerous stages, captivating audiences with their ability to distill complex concepts into relatable insights. Their talks are a journey through the realms of technology, shedding light on the potential and societal impact of AI.

Behind the scenes, Mohammad is a problem solver extraordinaire. From meticulously fixing computers and laptops to safeguarding digital landscapes, their expertise encompasses both the tangible and the virtual. They also possess a creative flair, adept at crafting animations that mesmerize and advertisements that leave a lasting impression.

Join Mohammad in exploring the intersection of technology and imagination. With a mission to share marvel ideas that ignite innovation, they are a dynamic speaker who leaves audiences informed, inspired, and ready to embrace the future.

Mohammad Al Baker Zaytoun - Inspiring Minds, Transforming Perspectives As an accomplished Full Stack Developer, Mohammad blends the realms of technology and innovation seamlessly. With a relentless curiosity, he's currently pursuing a Master's deg... Show more

Verónica Salatino

Verónica Salatino

Soy Licenciada y Profesora de Comunicación Social recibida en la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA).
Además, soy Coach Ejecutiva (ICF). También me formé como Coach Ontológica, y me capacité en Programación Neurolingüítica y Neuro Oratoria. Estudié (y, sobre todo, practiqué y practico) desde yoga, respiración consciente, reiki y meditación hasta mindfulness, pasando por decenas de otras disciplinas que me ayudaron a conocerme y, principalmente, a amarme.
En 2013 fundé Makana Comunicación Estratégica, desde donde ayudo a las empresas a difundir sus mensajes y a lograr un posicionamiento de calidad. Con el paso de los años, y el avance de mi formación en Coaching, se convirtió en Makana Comunicación Estratégica & Coaching Ejecutivo, desde donde ofrecemos, además del servicio de comunicación, los servicios de coaching ejecutivo, mentoring, entrenamientos, capacitaciones, talleres y charlas
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Soy periodista desde hace más de dos décadas. Trabajé en radio, tuve un affair muy breve con la televisión, y mi romance más largo fue con los medios gráficos y digitales. Fui productora, movilera, redactora, editora, colaboradora y, cuando era necesario, contaba chistes o ponía música para amenizar esas largas noches de cierre en las revistas en las que estampé mi firma. Entre otros medios, estuve en Perfil, La Nación Revistas, Clarín, Radio Nacional, Yahoo! e Infobae.
El coaching me fue atrapando de a poco, y logré conjugar ambas pasiones en un mismo lugar y con un mismo propósito: transformar el mundo, y acompañar a las personas y empresas a transformar su propio mundo.

Soy Licenciada y Profesora de Comunicación Social recibida en la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA). Además, soy Coach Ejecutiva (ICF). También me formé como Coach Ontológica, y me capacité en Programación Neurolingüítica y Neuro Oratoria. Estudié (y... Show more

Karis Gill

Karis Gill

You need a speaker who doesn’t just hold attention-but electrifies a room. That’s me. I’m Karis Gill, multi–award-winning founder, storytelling strategies, and the go-to speaker for businesses ready to harness the neuroscience of storytelling to drive real action.

With over 100 high-impact workshops and keynotes delivered across industries, I bring high energy, sharp humour, and strategies that stick. My sessions are known for getting audiences laughing, scribbling furious notes, and walking away saying: “Why has no one taught us this before?”

Because no one teaches you how to sell, lead, or pitch through story. That’s where I come in. I show you the neuroscience and how the brain is wired for story, why decision-makers buy with emotion, not logic- and how to craft business stories that move people. This isn’t fluffy theory. It’s science-backed storytelling that gives your team an unfair advantage.

As a founder, I’ve generated multi–seven-figure revenues over the last 5 years, using the exact storytelling principles I now teach. Whether I’m delivering a keynote to thousands or running an intimate workshop for your team, my goal is the same: to make you better at storytelling than 99% of people you’ll ever meet.

If you're ready to stop sounding like everyone else and start speaking in a way that connects, converts, and compels- let’s talk.

You need a speaker who doesn’t just hold attention-but electrifies a room. That’s me. I’m Karis Gill, multi–award-winning founder, storytelling strategies, and the go-to speaker for businesses ready to harness the neuroscience of storytelling to driv... Show more

Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan

With over 20 years in public relations, Kate Sullivan has watched the industry transform — from the heyday of glossy magazines to an era dominated by short-form content and shrinking newsrooms. What hasn’t changed? The power of a good story.

Kate is the founder of Kick PR, a boutique public relations firm that helps small brands, founders, and mission-driven organizations gain meaningful visibility. With roots in TV production and a knack for connecting with journalists, Kate’s landed clients in Outside Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, National Geographic, Ski Magazine, The Today Show, Boston Globe, and Chronicle.

Her presentations blend practical advice, real-world media insight, and a candid look at what works (and what doesn't) in today’s PR world.

With over 20 years in public relations, Kate Sullivan has watched the industry transform — from the heyday of glossy magazines to an era dominated by short-form content and shrinking newsrooms. What hasn’t changed? The power of a good story. Kate ... Show more

Tope Ogunniran (TOC)

Tope Ogunniran (TOC)

Ogunniran Temitope, also known as T.O.C, is a multidisciplinary designer and community leader with over 8 years of experience across graphic design, motion design, and product design. He currently serves as the Design Lead at SuperteamNG a solana community, where he mentors and empowers a vibrant community of Web3 designers across Nigeria. Blending creativity with strategy, T.O.C builds impactful solutions that address real-world problems. Deeply passionate about nurturing talent, he leads design workshops, fosters inclusive learning spaces, and actively champions emerging creatives to thrive in tech and design.

Ogunniran Temitope, also known as T.O.C, is a multidisciplinary designer and community leader with over 8 years of experience across graphic design, motion design, and product design. He currently serves as the Design Lead at SuperteamNG a solana com... Show more

Curtis Cox

Curtis Cox

Curtis Cox is a seasoned Career Brand Strategist and the founder of Curtis Careers, a leading career consulting platform dedicated to helping professionals and businesses elevate their brands, scale their careers, and unlock new opportunities. With deep expertise in career branding, professional development, and career scaling, Curtis has guided countless individuals in navigating career transitions, building powerful personal brands, and positioning themselves as leaders in their industries.

Through Curtis Careers, Curtis provides strategic career coaching, workforce development solutions, and executive branding services tailored for millennial professionals, corporate teams, and entrepreneurs. His mission is to equip individuals with the tools to thrive in competitive job markets and achieve long-term career success.

As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, Curtis shares valuable insights on career growth, professional branding, and networking. Whether hosting workshops, leading career-focused discussions, or delivering impactful keynote talks, he is dedicated to empowering professionals to turn ambition into achievement.

Curtis Cox is a seasoned Career Brand Strategist and the founder of Curtis Careers, a leading career consulting platform dedicated to helping professionals and businesses elevate their brands, scale their careers, and unlock new opportunities. With d... Show more

Veronica Shelton

Veronica Shelton

Veronica Shelton is a creative director and UX strategist with 15+ years in product design, branding, and digital transformation. As co-founder of Oak Theory, she leads UX/UI, web development, and e-commerce projects with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility. With experience across Fortune 500s, startups, and social impact organizations, she brings a unique perspective on the intersection of design and technology.

Veronica Shelton is a creative director and UX strategist with 15+ years in product design, branding, and digital transformation. As co-founder of Oak Theory, she leads UX/UI, web development, and e-commerce projects with a focus on inclusivity and a... Show more

Venkatarangan Thirumalai

Venkatarangan Thirumalai

As a seasoned technologist, serial entrepreneur, and an Honorary Microsoft Regional Director, I bring a unique perspective to my speaking engagements. With a rich background that includes a family business nearly a century old, founding and scaling a global software service firm, and being an author on technology, my talks delve into the practical aspects of technology, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. I specialize in delivering engaging sessions that are devoid of jargon, ensuring clarity and directness.

As a seasoned technologist, serial entrepreneur, and an Honorary Microsoft Regional Director, I bring a unique perspective to my speaking engagements. With a rich background that includes a family business nearly a century old, founding and scaling a... Show more

Kim Nylander

Kim Nylander

Professional writer who specializes in explaining complicated concepts in plain English at a level appropriate for the target audience.

Over 15 years experience of writing SaaS product content, IT procedures, API documentation, tutorials, online help, FAQs, and specifications.

Other writing skills include blogs, creative writing, feature articles, site content, and well-researched historical/scholarly content.

Specialties: Content structure and information architecture, cutting-edge technology, remote connectivity, visual support solutions, IT, event organization, site design and usability, user advocate, plain English, open source software, mobile devices, Linux, games, creative writing, horses, archaeology, ancient Rome, ancient Gaul

Professional writer who specializes in explaining complicated concepts in plain English at a level appropriate for the target audience. Over 15 years experience of writing SaaS product content, IT procedures, API documentation, tutorials, online ... Show more

Jaïs Elalouf

Jaïs Elalouf

Jaïs Elalouf
Passionate about alternative culture and ecology, he is running Lucydelic the first digital media dedicated to alternative pop culture and the awakening of the mind. An art magazine talking about psychedelia, society, lifestyle, music, consciousness with regular podcasts and an online boutique https://lucydelic.com/

For 25 years he’s been the head of the Ping pong music PR content agency for the Ninja Tune label and developing 800 artists, among them Bonobo, Santigold, Gotan Project, Salif Keita, Gonzales, Bicep… He has produced over 200 events from clubbing to festivals and conventions, public or private. https://pingpong.fr

Also known as DJ OOF he mixes art, music and video and played over 500 Cinemix audiovisual shows (Montreux, Burning Man, Cannes…), currently being VJ of France’ National Audiovisual Institute (INA). Oof has directed 70 movies that features his own shootings and found footage, creating a sweet retro atmosphere with electronic and groovy beats. https://oof.cx

He's developing a Psychedelic Art Center reuniting his art collection, one of the largest worldwide on the topic, in immersive physical spaces and on the Metaverse. Jaïs has curated 80 exhibitions so far at the request of museums and cultural institutions. https://psychedelick.com

Jaïs Elalouf Passionate about alternative culture and ecology, he is running Lucydelic the first digital media dedicated to alternative pop culture and the awakening of the mind. An art magazine talking about psychedelia, society, lifestyle, music, ... Show more

Tony Parisi

Tony Parisi

Tony Parisi is a Metaverse and virtual reality pioneer, inventor, entrepreneur, investor, author and musician. He co-created the international 3D graphics standards VRML and glTF, authored several books on 3D and virtual reality programming, and has served as an executive in several technology startups and large companies.

And now Tony is pursuing his first love, music, full-time. He is a composer and musician and is working on several projects. He recently released the cast recording for Judgment Day, a full-length original musical, and is dropping a limited collection of music NFTs based on the work in collaboration with international artist Marina Berlin. Tony’s first music NFT collection, Cradle to Grave, was released to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting and quickly sold out.

Tony Parisi is a Metaverse and virtual reality pioneer, inventor, entrepreneur, investor, author and musician. He co-created the international 3D graphics standards VRML and glTF, authored several books on 3D and virtual reality programming, and has ... Show more

Keri Murphy

Keri Murphy

Keri Murphy is the CEO and Founder of Inspired Living, a dynamic company dedicated to empowering executives, thought leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs to amplify their influence and lead with confidence. A veteran television host featured on networks like MTV, FOX, and NBC, Keri brings her on-camera expertise and entrepreneurial insight to help clients cultivate their unique "IT Factor" and shine both on stage and on screen. Through her coaching programs, Inspired Living TV series, and podcast, Keri equips professionals across industries with the tools to build impactful personal brands and achieve lasting success. Known for her engaging presence, wit, and practical strategies, Keri inspires audiences to lead authentically, stand out in competitive markets, and create meaningful impact in their industries.

Keri Murphy is the CEO and Founder of Inspired Living, a dynamic company dedicated to empowering executives, thought leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs to amplify their influence and lead with confidence. A veteran television host featured o... Show more

Svea Vikander

Svea Vikander

Svea Vikander is a researcher and media producer specialising in minority journalism, trauma, and storytelling. An award-winning writer with a background in psychology, she studies journalist safety at the University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, and is part of the Media, War, and Conflict (MEKK) research group at OsloMet. Her work also explores how Artificial Intelligence is shaping media, particularly in investigative journalism.

She is unintelligible (yet deeply emotional) in seven languages, and—depending on the day—can be found researching media ethics, producing Indigenous films, or struggling valiantly to make language say the unsayable/write an email. Her work has appeared in The Rumpus, This Magazine, The Toronto Star, and the CBC, and has been reported on in The San Francisco Chronicle and The New York Times.

Svea comes from a creative lineage that includes an Oscar-winning actress, a human rights journalist, and a 17th-century woman beheaded for witchcraft. She lives in Oslo.

Svea Vikander is a researcher and media producer specialising in minority journalism, trauma, and storytelling. An award-winning writer with a background in psychology, she studies journalist safety at the University of the Basque Country, Bilbao, an... Show more

Pablo Segarra

Pablo Segarra

Pablo is an Intellectual Property attorney at Trademarkia, the world's 9th largest trademark firm. He is also a leading voice in the rapidly evolving field of emerging technologies. With expertise at the nexus of entrepreneurship, Web3, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, Pablo has dedicated his career to navigating the complex legal landscapes that empower innovators. Throughout the years, he has guided over 200 clients across creative, tech, and digital commerce sectors, helping founders protect their intellectual property, remain compliant with rapidly changing regulations, and build resilient, future-ready businesses.

A respected bilingual speaker with over 50 international engagements, Pablo speaks on the transformative power of AI, IP, and decentralized technologies. His background as a retired NYPD officer adds a depth of public service and ethical awareness, reflected in his advisory roles with prominent nonprofits and tech startups.

Notable Contributions Appearances:
-SOMOS New York/Puerto Rico Conferences: 5X panelist on AI, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship.
-NFT NYC: 3X speaker on Web3/IP at this premier Web3 conference.
-NYSBA TF on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency: Three CLE training sessions, educating over 400 attorneys on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital finance.
-Hola Metaverso: Insights into the metaverse and emerging technology in Los Angeles and Colombia.
-Miami Ad School, Punta Cana: Workshop on AI’s impact on Gen Z creatives in the Dominican Republic, focusing on legal and creative asset protection.
-NLLSA & LALSA: Speaker on the impact of emerging technologies.
-Universidad APEC: Presented on “The United States Legal System in 2024”.
-Grub with Gruber: Expert in intellectual property and entrepreneurship while abroad, reaching over 17,000 viewers.
-Failures Only Podcast: Creator and host.
-Travel and Leisure: Recognized in “Top 50 Most Notable in Travel”.

Professional Affiliations:
Latino Professionals National Board of Directors
Dominican Bar Association of New York Board of Directors (2025)
Hispanic National Bar Association
ALFA Latino
NYSBA Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency
Advisory Board Member DraftChain.AI
External Advisory Board Member New York University Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (2025)

Pablo is an Intellectual Property attorney at Trademarkia, the world's 9th largest trademark firm. He is also a leading voice in the rapidly evolving field of emerging technologies. With expertise at the nexus of entrepreneurship, Web3, blockchain, a... Show more

Susana Blaya

Susana Blaya

Susana Blaya is a versatile and trilingual journalist with a passion for international affairs, women's empowerment, technology, and human rights. With experience across various media formats including TV, radio, news agency, and book publishing, she serves as an official delegate for UN Women UK at this year's United Nations Commission.

Susana holds both an undergraduate degree in Journalism (Hons), and a Master's Degree in TV Journalism, and has completed several courses in Creative TV and Outside Broadcasting. Originally from Spain, she spent four years in Portugal during her Erasmus studies and scholarship, later working as a Communications Manager and Editorial Coordinator for a publishing house.

In Scotland, she collaborates with EFE News Agency, providing coverage for Spanish audiences.

Susana Blaya is a versatile and trilingual journalist with a passion for international affairs, women's empowerment, technology, and human rights. With experience across various media formats including TV, radio, news agency, and book publishing, she... Show more

Hilary Walton

Hilary Walton

Hilary Walton, or Hils as she is called, is well known in the tech industry, with a diverse background in psychology, ICT & AI, risk management, and cybersecurity. She’s worked for some of the biggest names in the business, including Mi5 and the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.

But that’s not all! Hilary is also an author, having penned a book on security culture that’s a must-read for anyone interested in the field.
When she’s not busy being a tech guru and mother of three, Hilary is a digital influencer who loves nothing more than sharing her digital culture ideas with the world.

You can catch her on her YouTube show and podcast, both called “Digital Culture Ideas”.

And if that’s not enough, she’s also active on various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (Twitter), and TikTok as @HilsWalton.

Join Hilary's free text tech-news service: Digital Culture Ideas & News Hub https://chat.whatsapp.com/DigitalCultureIdeasNewsService

Hilary's Digital Culture Ideas Show:
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dwoi3AqnpBmiaWvkac76w
- Podcast on Spotify (and available anywhere else you listen to your podcasts) : https://open.spotify.com/show/3z4t5ZeAB4aSwr0ZeqtyaZ?si=b4a0a9a8894b43f5

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilswalton/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilswalton/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilsWalton
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hilswalton
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HilsWalton
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hilswalton

Hilary Walton, or Hils as she is called, is well known in the tech industry, with a diverse background in psychology, ICT & AI, risk management, and cybersecurity. She’s worked for some of the biggest names in the business, including Mi5 and the Lond... Show more

Thomas Weibel

Thomas Weibel

Thomas Weibel ist freier Journalist und Professor für Media Engineering. Nach einem Germanistik- und Anglistikstudium an der Universität Bern und nach journalistischen Lehr- und Wanderjahren bei führenden Schweizer Tageszeitungen war er Mitglied der Programmleitung von Radio SRF 2 Kultur, wo er crossmediale Formate entwickelte.

Als selbständiger Multimediaproduzent lehrt Thomas Weibel heute multimediales Erzählen und konvergente Medienproduktion an der Fachhochschule Graubünden sowie an der Hochschule der Künste Bern.

Thomas Weibel ist freier Journalist und Professor für Media Engineering. Nach einem Germanistik- und Anglistikstudium an der Universität Bern und nach journalistischen Lehr- und Wanderjahren bei führenden Schweizer Tageszeitungen war er Mitglied der ... Show more

Brian Munoz

Brian Munoz

Brian Munoz is the Visuals Editor at St. Louis Public Radio.

During his time at STLPR, he has helped shape the station’s digital storytelling initiatives. Those efforts were awarded regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Digital Excellence and Innovation. In addition, he was named to Current’s inaugural “Rising Stars” — a cohort of young professionals whose ideas and skills are redefining public media.

A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in journalism, Munoz mentors emerging journalists through STLPR’s visual journalism internship, Teen Photojournalist Prize and the NPR Next Gen Radio project. Through these initiatives, he is dedicated to breaking barriers and providing opportunities for the next generation of storytellers — particularly in underserved communities.

Munoz is a 2019 graduate from Southern Illinois University. When he isn’t diving into a good story, you can find him binging sports, following the marching arts and hunting the next great bite to eat.

Brian Munoz is the Visuals Editor at St. Louis Public Radio. During his time at STLPR, he has helped shape the station’s digital storytelling initiatives. Those efforts were awarded regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Digital Excellence and Innov... Show more

Renata Frade

Renata Frade

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, digital storytelling, and technofeminism.
Frade has over 20 years of experience as a hybrid professional combining academic research, multiplatform content strategy and production, innovative projects, consulting, and digital ethnography. She is passionate about empowering women to work and become entrepreneurs in IT and STEAM fields, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Attendee in Futures of Entertainment transmedia conference with Dr. Henry Jenkins in MIT MediaLab (2012) and Future of Media conference in Stanford Graduate School of Business at the Stanford University (2016). Artificial Intelligence researcher at the Cátedra Oscar Sala at the University of São Paulo.

As an accomplished author and researcher, Renata Frade has published numerous academic papers and articles on topics related to women in technology, digital storytelling, and technological feminism. She co-edited the book "Technofeminism: Multi and Transdisciplinary Contemporary Views of Women in Technology" (2023) and has presented her research at international conferences.

Frade's work has been recognized with several awards and scholarships, including the Santander Coders 2023 award and a Research Scholarship from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) for her doctoral studies.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Renata Frade is an active science communicator, frequently contributing articles to media outlets (Digitalks PT, Sapo, Público, Mídia Ninja etc) and speaking at industry events on topics related to women in technology, digital innovation, and transmedia storytelling. She has also led several impactful projects, such as Punch! for Writers, Menino da Terra book app and LitGrilsBr, including developing educational platforms and organizing academic conferences.

Her commitment to staying at the forefront of digital innovation is evident in her pursuit of UX Design Fundamentals specialization from the California Institute of Arts and UX/UI and Interface Design at the University of São Paulo. She's been invited to interviews to digital influencers and press-media such as Público Portuguese newspaper.

Frade holds a Master's degree in Literature from the State University of Rio de Janeiro and a Bachelor's degree in Social Communication (Journalism) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Her interdisciplinary background uniquely positions her at the intersection of technology, communication, and social impact.

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, d... Show more

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