Mathias Bauer is Head of Department Media at jambit GmbH, where he also serves as Topic Owner for the company-wide integration of AI Assisted Software Development. He works at the intersection of software architecture, team leadership, and AI governance, driving the build-out of sovereign, cost-transparent AI infrastructure across the entire software development lifecycle. Previously, as software architect, project and team lead, and technical product owner, he led multi-year projects for major German media companies and grew one of them into the largest account in his division. One focus of his work is the question of how companies can retain control over costs and business-critical processes amid rapid AI adoption.

Mathias Bauer is Head of Department Media at jambit GmbH, where he also serves as Topic Owner for the company-wide integration of AI Assisted Software Development. He works at the intersection of software architecture, team leadership, and AI governa... Show more

My goal is to help people develop media literacy in an environment where culture is accelerating faster than most people can interpret.

My work focuses on the systems underneath contemporary digital life: how memes encode cultural behavior, how algorithms reorganize attention, how advertising collapses spatial boundaries, and how the underlying protocols of media shape what we believe, share, and understand.

I’m a digital culture analyst and media theorist and I’ve spent my life moving through every major shift in digital culture. I began on a Commodore Vic20 writing BASIC programs on loose-leaf paper. I discovered the early web through Netscape in art school, studying Intermedia when digital experimentation was still a fringe idea. I worked through the rise of social platforms, the marketing era of Web2, the speculative creativity of Web3 and I’ve now arrived in the AI era as an educator and media theorist trying to explain what all of this means.

My work explains the systems behind contemporary digital life: meme dynamics, protocol aesthetics, algorithmic influence and the collapse of traditional media logic. Rather than focusing on tools, I work to uncover the deeper structures that shape how people think, communicate and create.

I’ve spent my life moving through every major shift in digital culture. I began on a Commodore Vic20 writing BASIC programs on loose-leaf paper. I discovered the early web through Netscape in art school, studying Intermedia when digital experimentation was still a fringe idea. I worked through the rise of social platforms, the marketing era of Web2, the speculative creativity of Web3, and I’ve now arrived in the AI era as an educator and media theorist trying to explain what all of this means.

I’m not teaching people how to use tools. I’m trying to map the deeper structures.

I believe in what I’m talking about because I’ve been there to see it form:

A student in Web1.
A practitioner in Web2.
An educator in Web3.
A theorist in the AI era.

Everything I publish - talks, videos, essays, posts and digital projects is an attempt to make digital culture legible.

My goal is to help people develop media literacy in an environment where culture is accelerating faster than most people can interpret. My work focuses on the systems underneath contemporary digital life: how memes encode cultural behavior, how al... Show more

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

2x Latin Podcast Awards Winner from Honduras. Founder of Hondupod Studios and creator of the country's first podcast festival. International speaker and AI strategist helping independent creators activate their Dead Vault with the RECON Method.

2x Latin Podcast Awards Winner from Honduras. Founder of Hondupod Studios and creator of the country's first podcast festival. International speaker and AI strategist helping independent creators activate their Dead Vault with the RECON Method. Show more

Rahat is a computer science student at Polaris School of Technology and a Project Manager at the Open Mainframe Project, where he works on community growth, outreach, and content that helps make the mainframe ecosystem more visible and approachable. He began his journey through the Linux Foundation Mentorship Program and later grew into a broader community and content role, supporting podcast and video storytelling across the Mainframe Connect platform.

Through interviews with both experienced mainframers and newer entrants, Rahat has helped surface real career journeys, community perspectives, and practical lessons that make the platform feel more human and easier to enter. He has also helped grow Open Mainframe Project social channels, was selected as a speaker for OSS Summit Korea 2025, and has been recognized as one of the youngest ambassadors of the Open Mainframe Project.

Rahat is a computer science student at Polaris School of Technology and a Project Manager at the Open Mainframe Project, where he works on community growth, outreach, and content that helps make the mainframe ecosystem more visible and approachable. ... Show more

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses find their voice, raise their profile and connect with the people who matter most.

Having worked across Canada and the UK, I bring an international perspective, a deep understanding of the media landscape and a strong ability to spot opportunities others may overlook. I am highly knowledgeable, resourceful and practical, with a talent for turning complex communications challenges into clear, achievable strategies.

I believe every business has a story worth telling, but knowing how, when and where to tell it makes all the difference. Through my work at Sycamore Communications, I help ambitious founders and brands build credibility, secure meaningful media coverage and turn strong ideas into genuine influence and commercial growth.

My expertise spans public relations, brand strategy, media relations, thought leadership, crisis communications, business development and strategic partnerships. I have led campaigns that have achieved national and international coverage, strengthened reputations and created valuable opportunities for the businesses and individuals behind them.

As a speaker, I combine strategic insight with warmth, energy and plenty of personality. My style is encouraging, engaging and refreshingly practical, giving audiences useful ideas they can act on straight away. Whether I am speaking about PR, personal branding, media opportunities or business visibility, I bring clarity, creativity and infectious enthusiasm to the room.

I am passionate about helping people recognise the value of their own experience, communicate with confidence and become better known for the work they do.

I am a senior PR and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses find their voice, raise their profile and connect with the people who matter most. Having worked across Canada and the UK, I bring an international pers... Show more

Morten Rand-Hendriksen is a technology educator, keynote speaker, and developer specializing in AI, bleeding edge web standards, tech- and design ethics, and the intersections between technology and humanity.

When Morten talks about technology, people listen (as evidenced by his 90,000 followers on LinkedIn and 150,000 followers on TikTok).

For more than 15 years, Morten has helped millions of people around the world empower themselves by helping them understand and use emerging technologies. If you work on or with the web, there's a good chance you've seen one of his online courses or viral videos, read his articles and tutorials, or attended one of his live presentations. In his work he uses his neurodivergent understanding of the world to translate complex technical concepts into practical knowledge people can apply in their work and lives.

Morten uses his background in philosophy, politics, and design to explore how technology shapes human experience, communication, communities, and power structures. He centres his work around helping people build a healthy disrespect for the sanctity of technology so they can develop the functionings and capabilities to do and be what they have reason to value, and the agency and autonomy to build their own futures in a rapidly changing technological landscape

Every keynote, conference talk, panel discussion, and workshop Morten delivers is filled to the brim with relatable stories, deep technical insight, and practical takeaways, giving audiences the tools they need to engage with technology on their own terms.

Morten Rand-Hendriksen is a technology educator, keynote speaker, and developer specializing in AI, bleeding edge web standards, tech- and design ethics, and the intersections between technology and humanity. When Morten talks about technology, pe... Show more

Cameron is a podcast strategist and awards analyst with nearly a decade in audio. He's helped 100+ brands develop podcasts, spoken at Podcast Movement multiple times, and been cited by Forbes, Podnews, and RadioInfo for his work on podcast awards.

Cameron is a podcast strategist and awards analyst with nearly a decade in audio. He's helped 100+ brands develop podcasts, spoken at Podcast Movement multiple times, and been cited by Forbes, Podnews, and RadioInfo for his work on podcast awards. Show more

Philip Hillman is a Design and Product Leader with over 25 years in user experience (UX) and product design and over 12 years leading the design organisations behind them.

He builds design functions from the ground up. At Credit Suisse he created the bank's first dedicated, centralised, in-house UX function, growing it from zero to 17 and designing its entire operating model. He also brings operational structure and rigour to established ones, most recently leading design for a ~$15bn+ YouTube advertising product portfolio at Google.

He operates fluently from setting strategy and vision through to shipping and optimising product, with a service-design mindset and a career-long thread of harnessing AI in service of user and business goals. He excels in complex, highly regulated problem spaces, and brings an evidence-driven, research-led approach that delivers design solutions that create measurable commercial impact.

He has worked across financial services, adtech, government, e-commerce, and enterprise platforms, and is equally at home moving fast in a scale-up or building rigorous structure in a global enterprise.
Previously Head of UX Research & Design at Credit Suisse and Senior UX Design Lead & Manager at Amazon, with earlier roles including Tesco, Accenture and Barclays.

Learn more at www.philiphillman.com

Philip Hillman is a Design and Product Leader with over 25 years in user experience (UX) and product design and over 12 years leading the design organisations behind them. He builds design functions from the ground up. At Credit Suisse he created ... Show more

Aycee Brown is a psychic medium, astrologer, spiritual guide, and teacher, and the host of the podcast Is My Aura On Straight? Known as the “Voice of Truth,” she helps people break free from inherited identities, unchosen wounds, and survival patterns so they can live their most unapologetic, magical lives. Her work has been featured in Essence, HuffPost, Ebony, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, Brides, Elite Daily, and Who, What, Wear.

Aycee Brown is a psychic medium, astrologer, spiritual guide, and teacher, and the host of the podcast Is My Aura On Straight? Known as the “Voice of Truth,” she helps people break free from inherited identities, unchosen wounds, and survival pattern... Show more

Gabrielle Birchak is what happens when a mathematician walks into a comedy club and never fully leaves.

A science communicator, podcast host, and author, Birchak helps students and educators see “science” not as an intimidating subject but as something everyone already does every day without realizing it.

In her keynote, “You Already Think Like a Mathematician (You Just Don’t Know It Yet),” Birchak draws on history’s overlooked scientific figures to show audiences that curiosity, reasoning, and problem-solving aren’t special skills reserved for “science people;” they are tools everyone already has. The talk blends storytelling, history, and humor to make scientific thinking feel accessible, human, and immediately usable, whether in a classroom, a research lab, or everyday life.

As host of Math! Science! History!®, a podcast with over 200 research-based episodes reaching a worldwide audience, Birchak has spent years researching and telling the stories of the people history forgot to credit. Her work draws on her early experience in media relations at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, her background in mathematics and journalism, and her contributions to the Mathematical Association of America.

Birchak is currently bringing this keynote to stages for the first time, and is especially drawn to educational audiences, students, educators, and institutions looking to make science feel less like a subject and more like a mindset.

Gabrielle Birchak is what happens when a mathematician walks into a comedy club and never fully leaves. A science communicator, podcast host, and author, Birchak helps students and educators see “science” not as an intimidating subject but as some... Show more

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. From local startup to Fortune 500, he has worked with a wide client range, always adapting to the unique needs and challenges of each project. He has developed a deep understanding of the trends and technologies shaping the future of business, and is constantly seeking out new ideas and insights to stay ahead of the curve. Jeff is a three time published author and avid speaker at technical conferences across the world. A Michigan State University graduate, Jeff has also been instrumental in improving the software development community in Michigan and beyond. He founded Gravity Works Design & Development during the 2009 recession, which has since grown into one of the country's leading digital agencies. Jeff has led more than a decade of consistent, managed growth and numerous creative accolades, including Addy, W3, Vega, Davey, and PACE awards.

Jeff believes strong relationships are the foundation of any successful business venture, and is committed to fostering those connections both inside and outside the office. As a father and active community member, Jeff knows success isn't just about achieving your own goals: it's about helping others reach theirs. Whether leading a project, volunteering locally, or cheering on his daughters, Jeff is always looking to make a positive impact in the world around him.

Jeff's commitment to helping others achieve their goals is a testament to his leadership, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions. Join the conversation, and get information about speaking engagements and projects.

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. F... Show more

Hello, I'm Joshua Kwadwo Kyere, a cybersecurity analyst with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), as well as training and education. In addition to my cybersecurity work, I also serve as a radio broadcaster, where I engage with audiences on various topics. Currently, I'm pursuing a master's degree in computer science, which further enhances my understanding of the digital landscape.

I have a keen interest in exploring the vital role that media plays in fostering a safe and conducive digital ecosystem. I believe that effective communication and education through media can significantly contribute to raising awareness about cybersecurity issues and promoting best practices among individuals and organizations. By leveraging my skills in both cybersecurity and media, I aim to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and public understanding, ultimately helping to create a more secure digital environment for everyone.

Hello, I'm Joshua Kwadwo Kyere, a cybersecurity analyst with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), as well as training and education. In addition to my cybersecurity work, I also serve as a radio broadcaster, where I engage with audience... Show more

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

Dr. Islam Gouda is an award-winning marketing strategist, author, educator, and global thought leader with more than 14 years of experience driving growth, customer experience, and digital transformation across international markets. Recognized as an American Marketing Association (AMA) 4 Under 40 honoree, he is also a member of the AMA Foresight Panel, contributing to the development of future trends and insights shaping the marketing profession.

Dr. Gouda holds a advanced degrees in marketing also being a Chartered Marketer (CMktr) designation from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles with organizations including Mastercard, Emirates Transport, and Massar Solutions, leading initiatives spanning brand strategy, analytics, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

A passionate advocate for lifelong learning and industry development, Dr. Gouda serves as a Global Brand Ambassador and Board Advisor for the Revenue Marketing Alliance, where he collaborates with senior leaders worldwide on emerging trends in AI, revenue marketing, and business transformation. He is an active mentor dedicated to helping marketers and entrepreneurs grow their careers and businesses.

Dr. Gouda is also an experienced awards judge, serving on the judging panels for the Stevie Awards in both the United States and Middle East & Africa, evaluating excellence in innovation, leadership, customer experience, and marketing effectiveness. He is a frequent speaker and contributor to industry discussions and is the creator of "100 Minutes to Acing Your Marketing Game," a global educational initiative aimed at democratizing marketing knowledge and empowering the next generation of professionals.

His current thought leadership focuses on artificial intelligence, human-centered growth, responsible innovation, and the future of marketing and business leadership.

Dr. Islam Gouda is an award-winning marketing strategist, author, educator, and global thought leader with more than 14 years of experience driving growth, customer experience, and digital transformation across international markets. Recognized as an... Show more

Nina Rodriguez is the founder, executive producer, and host of GRIEF AND LIGHT, a respected platform amplifying griever voices, expanding grief literacy, and offering meaningful pathways forward. Rooted in the belief that grief is not something to "fix", but something to tend, honor, and integrate, her work invites more honest conversations about loss and life after it.

The GRIEF AND LIGHT podcast has surpassed 100 episodes and has received multiple recognitions, including Ear Worthy’s Best Independent Podcasts of 2026 (“Best Life Lessons”), TalkDeath’s Best of 2025 (Readers’ Choice, Best Podcast), a Women Who Podcast Award (2025), and a Women Podcasters Award nomination (2026).

An experienced and sought-after speaker, Nina presents on grief, grief literacy, resilience, sibling loss, and post-traumatic growth. She has spoken at the University of Miami, the Latinas in Podcasting Virtual Summit (2025), and at events co-created with Reimagine, including a three-part series exploring sibling loss, grief and podcasting, and accessible pathways to grief support. Her talks are known for blending emotional depth with practical insight, cultural fluency, and an unwavering respect for lived experience.

Nina’s work is deeply personal. After the sudden and unexpected death of her only sibling, Yosef, in 2019, she launched GRIEF AND LIGHT in 2023 as an honest exploration of grief, meaning-making, and growth after loss. Today, she serves as a grief-informed guide and space-holder, committed to helping individuals and communities live more fully in the “and”, where grief and joy coexist.

She leads the Get Griefy Podcasters Network, supporting independent creators in building sustainable, grief-informed platforms, and has hosted Reimagine’s Room for Grief gathering on multiple occasions.

Nina is a regular contributor to Get Griefy Magazine, writes the Substack Resting Grief Face by Grief and Light, and is a co-author of Resilient A.F., Vol. 2: Stories of Resilience (2025). She is a graduate of Megan Devine’s Grief Care Professional Certificate Program.

In addition to her grief-focused work, Nina brings over a decade of experience in communications, strategy, and sales across fintech, real estate, and higher education, infusing professionalism, empathy, and clarity into every room she enters.

Based in Southeast Florida, Nina welcomes aligned speaking engagements, collaborations, and conversations, virtually and in person.

Learn more via griefandlight.com

Nina Rodriguez is the founder, executive producer, and host of GRIEF AND LIGHT, a respected platform amplifying griever voices, expanding grief literacy, and offering meaningful pathways forward. Rooted in the belief that grief is not something to "f... Show more

I make the complex simple for developers. Focused on cloud, AI, and generative AI, I connect with developers communities, share stories, and spark innovation that drives real outcomes. With two decades in tech and developer relations, I stay hands-on and constantly explore emerging technologies – bringing fresh insights to every talk, workshop, and interaction. I thrive on building global programs, mentoring teams, and empowering developers to succeed.

I make the complex simple for developers. Focused on cloud, AI, and generative AI, I connect with developers communities, share stories, and spark innovation that drives real outcomes. With two decades in tech and developer relations, I stay hands-on... Show more

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

Dr. Michael T. George is an executive leader, keynote speaker, and author whose work sits at the intersection of organizational performance, strategic leadership, and human potential. As VP of Engineering & Technology at Avoq and as founder of software-as-a-service platforms ytxt.me and Revyewed, he brings more than 30 years of enterprise experience across consumer, retail, digital, and services-driven organizations.

He is the creator of The Detour Advantage™ — a practical framework developed and tested in real organizational settings during actual moments of disruption, pressure, and change. His forthcoming book of the same name is currently under negotiation with a literary agent and is scheduled for publication in 2026.

He speaks internationally to corporate, executive, and non-profit-based audiences. Every engagement is crafted specifically for the event and the audience.

Dr. Michael T. George is an executive leader, keynote speaker, and author whose work sits at the intersection of organizational performance, strategic leadership, and human potential. As VP of Engineering & Technology at Avoq and as founder of softwa... Show more

Q. Lewis is a seasoned producer with over 14 years of podcasting experience. His journey began humbly in the attic on Detroit’s east side (48205), where a simple recording setup sparked a passion that would evolve into a prolific career.

Q. Lewis is a seasoned producer with over 14 years of podcasting experience. His journey began humbly in the attic on Detroit’s east side (48205), where a simple recording setup sparked a passion that would evolve into a prolific career. Show more

10 years in product. 6 years in AI, starting on AI drone ships for the military. Dozens of shipped products still used today. Tech work spanning Sony, Walmart, the U.S. Department of Defense, and high-growth startups.

Most of my career has been spent inside fast-moving teams where everything needed to be done yesterday. So I have often been product manager, designer, prototype builder, sales team, and marketer all in the same week.

That gave me a very practical view of AI and how to make people care about it, which led me to start making AI explainers on YouTube.

My work has now reached 7M+ people and 41K+ subscribers. I have also worked with AI companies, research labs, and YC startups to help tell their stories clearly, including Higgsfield AI, Emergent AI, Brilliant, Stanford Human-Centered AI Lab, the Center for AI Safety, SerpAPI, and Abacus AI.

10 years in product. 6 years in AI, starting on AI drone ships for the military. Dozens of shipped products still used today. Tech work spanning Sony, Walmart, the U.S. Department of Defense, and high-growth startups. Most of my career has been sp... Show more

Marine Corps veteran, author, founder of WritersLogic and engineer behind the Cryptographic Proof-of-Process Protocol. My work sits at the intersection of confidential computing, decentralized identity, and anti-forgery cryptography.

Marine Corps veteran, author, founder of WritersLogic and engineer behind the Cryptographic Proof-of-Process Protocol. My work sits at the intersection of confidential computing, decentralized identity, and anti-forgery cryptography. Show more

Matthew (Matt) Bertram is an AI keynote speaker and the creator of DIG® (Digital Information Governance), his registered framework for AI governance and decision intelligence. He is CEO of EWR Digital and President of ModalPoint, the AI decision governance practice for regulated and capital-intensive industries, and Chief Marketing Officer of the Oil and Gas Global Network. He helps boards, CMOs, and energy and industrial leaders win visibility in AI search (GEO and AEO) and govern AI-driven decisions with integrity.

Matt is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, completed the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme at Oxford Saïd Business School and Harvard Business School Online's AI Essentials for Business, and is a Certified AI Auditor (CAIA). He served as moderator of record on the Ericsson Enterprise Wireless AI panel at the Offshore Technology Conference 2026. He hosts The Best SEO Podcast, co-hosts the Oil and Gas Sales and Marketing podcast, and is the author of eight books, including LLM Visibility.

Matthew (Matt) Bertram is an AI keynote speaker and the creator of DIG® (Digital Information Governance), his registered framework for AI governance and decision intelligence. He is CEO of EWR Digital and President of ModalPoint, the AI decision gove... Show more

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

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

Lianne Stewart named something most marketing organizations feel but can't articulate: the Safety Tax. It's the cost of building narratives for the people who approve them internally rather than the people who need to believe them externally. Her work moves that conversation upstream, before the cost is already paid.

She's the founder of The Narrative Office, working with enterprise CMOs and senior marketing leaders at companies including Amazon Ads, Pinterest, Dolby, and Shopify. She spent 10+ years at Meta, including contributing to the internal communications strategy for the Facebook-to-Meta rebrand. She built the Narrative Council, an open-source scrutiny engine for the document nobody scrutinizes, and publishes The Safety Tax on Substack.

Lianne Stewart named something most marketing organizations feel but can't articulate: the Safety Tax. It's the cost of building narratives for the people who approve them internally rather than the people who need to believe them externally. Her wor... Show more

Lauren Mucciolo has produced and/or directed more than a dozen documentaries for PBS Frontline -- many as international co-productions with the BBC’s Storyville, Panorama and Current Affairs programs, and Channel 4 in the UK. Her most recent films for Frontline are the Emmy-nominated documentaries "Born Poor" and "Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages," both released in 2025.

A seven-time News & Documentary Emmy nominee and two-time Grierson nominee, Lauren has won two RFK Journalism Awards, one Online Journalism Award, a Best Director Award from the Royal Television Society, a SXSW Film Festival Jury Prize, among many other honors for her films. She came to the Cronkite School in 2019 from Brooklyn, New York to help launch the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism as its inaugural executive producer. During her tenure, national multimedia investigations from the Howard Center have been published in top national news outlets like PBS NewsHour and The Associated Press, and recognized with dozens of awards. She was an editor on the Howard Center's collaboration with The AP, PBS Frontline and the University of Maryland on the multi-platform "Lethal Restraint," a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting and a Murrow Award winner.

Lauren Mucciolo has produced and/or directed more than a dozen documentaries for PBS Frontline -- many as international co-productions with the BBC’s Storyville, Panorama and Current Affairs programs, and Channel 4 in the UK. Her most recent films fo... Show more

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

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy and technology executive, I advise senior leaders and corporations derive value from their strategic technology investment portfolios. I am a TEDx speaker and regularly share insights at industry conferences and corporate events. I have also contributed thought leadership to high-impact journals and magazines, such as the World Economic Forum, the American Banker, Wired, Bloomberg, etc. I hold an MBA from ESMT Berlin, a Master of Science from Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, both in Germany and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras, India.

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy... Show more

Andrew Schiffman, Head of Artist Relations at LGND Music, an NFT music platform. He was previously the Vice President of Business Development at YellowHeart, a NFT Ticketing and Marketplace platform and Music partnership Ambassador at Rally.io.
He has over 20 years in the music industry working at various global companies like MTV, VEVO and UMG. His passion for music and tech allowed Andrew to become a master programming strategist and curator across platforms from broadcast to digital. He has worked on many groundbreaking campaigns, events, series and album releases from the MTV Video Music Awards, MTV2 120 Minutes and artists like Muse, Linkin Park, J. Cole and The Black Keys.

Andrew Schiffman, Head of Artist Relations at LGND Music, an NFT music platform. He was previously the Vice President of Business Development at YellowHeart, a NFT Ticketing and Marketplace platform and Music partnership Ambassador at Rally.io. He ... Show more