Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, including NASA, the World Bank, and Fortune 500 companies, unlock purpose-driven growth. She is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker (1.8M+ views), and sought-after expert featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, and other top media outlets.

Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizatio... Show more

In her role Shannon leads content and communications strategies for the Mitch Daniels School of Business. Additionally, she guides undergrad and graduate enrollment marketing and pioneers marketing operations. Shannon combines her proficiency in leveraging data to inform decisions with her passion for breaking down silos and creating space for cross-team collaboration to develop imaginative solutions to marketing and organizational challenges.

Shannon is a two-time graduate of West Virginia University. When she’s not singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” you can find her cuddling with her cats, listening to podcasts, teaching Pure Barre, playing NYT Games with her husband, or traveling to visit her family.

In her role Shannon leads content and communications strategies for the Mitch Daniels School of Business. Additionally, she guides undergrad and graduate enrollment marketing and pioneers marketing operations. Shannon combines her proficiency in leve... Show more

Over 15 years of experience driving digital and operational transformation to improve the way people communicate, connect and collaborate with one another. In her role as Director of Collaboration at FICO, Lindsay seeks to equip and empower employees to do their best work together through their collaboration ecosystem powered by Microsoft 365. With her diverse background in Human Resources, Business Architecture, Technology Strategy and User Experience Design, Lindsay is uniquely skilled in leveraging empathy to create inclusive technology experiences that are both scalable and easy to govern.

Over 15 years of experience driving digital and operational transformation to improve the way people communicate, connect and collaborate with one another. In her role as Director of Collaboration at FICO, Lindsay seeks to equip and empower employees... Show more

Media personality & content creator. Technology lover. Programming. Speaker. Thinker. Perspectives. #SayDo

Media personality & content creator. Technology lover. Programming. Speaker. Thinker. Perspectives. #SayDo Show more

Soy periodista y actriz, especializada en comunicación cultural y análisis del discurso. He cursado el Grado en Periodismo en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid y un Máster Universitario en Estudios Artísticos, Literarios y de la Cultura en la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Mi Trabajo de Fin de Máster se centra en la retórica cultural y el análisis de los discursos, un enfoque que aplico tanto desde la reflexión teórica como en la práctica profesional.

He formado parte del Departamento de Comunicación de eventos culturales de primer nivel como el Festival de Málaga (28.ª edición), el Festival Internacional de Teatro Clásico de Mérida y Pentación Espectáculos, desempeñando funciones clave en la elaboración de discursos, notas de prensa, gestión de medios y organización de estrenos. Además, facilito dinámicas de grupo en eventos ágiles (PLAY14 (2022 y 2023), HiMadrid (2023), CAS (2024), PAM(2021); donde trabajo la comunicación en contextos colaborativos.

Como actriz, he participado en proyectos como la obra Lowpan, el cortometraje El Mural y el videoclip Nadie de Gotelé. He completado formación intensiva en interpretación, guion y dirección con docentes como Natalia Mateo, Iria Parada, Antonio Domínguez y Pablo Pundik.

He intervenido como ponente y dinamizadora en espacios donde convergen la comunicación, la cultura y el pensamiento crítico, con especial interés en la expresión pública, la comunicación emocional y los discursos en el ámbito artístico.

Soy periodista y actriz, especializada en comunicación cultural y análisis del discurso. He cursado el Grado en Periodismo en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid y un Máster Universitario en Estudios Artísticos, Literarios y de la Cultura en la Uni... Show more

Guzzo is a Brazilian designer, multimodal researcher, and community architect for TikTok Tech Innovation. Previously, he worked as the Program Designer for Harvard's Applied Social Media lab, building public interest social media technology. He draws on his background in filmmaking and storytelling to build socio-technical communities and systems for collaboration and public imagination. He holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of California San Diego in Speculative Design.

Guzzo is a Brazilian designer, multimodal researcher, and community architect for TikTok Tech Innovation. Previously, he worked as the Program Designer for Harvard's Applied Social Media lab, building public interest social media technology. He draws... Show more

Levy Syanseke an Internet access advocate who has made contribution to Zambia’s internet landscape through the Cybercrimes and Security Bills and Act, National AI Strategy and Data protection Act.

Following advocacy work, Levy is the founding president of the Internet Society Zambia Chapter, he has been instrumental in promoting affordable and meaningful internet connectivity so far through policy engagement and education awareness.
In raising awareness and building capacity for policy engagement at local and global level, Levy through the chapter started the Zambia School on Internet Governance (ZambiaSIG).

His dedication to internet governance has led him to serve as an ICANN At-Large Rep for Zambia through the Internet Society Zambia Chapter and to actively participate in Internet Governance Forums at local, regional, and global levels. He also serves as the Global Youth IGF Movement Community Manager.

Beyond his work in internet governance, Levy is a successful fashion entrepreneur with the Ramah Designs Label, focused on bag making. He shares his entrepreneurial expertise by tutoring Entrepreneurship and Public Speaking at Great North Road Academy. Syanseke's diverse background and commitment to both technology and entrepreneurship make him a valuable contributor to the internet community.

Beyond this, Levy is a media and communication expert with an understanding of developing, focused on sustainable development. He obtained his Bachelors Degree from the University of Zambia in Media and Communication Studies. He has fellowship affiliation with ICANN, AfriSIG and GhanaSIG among other fellowships.

Levy Syanseke an Internet access advocate who has made contribution to Zambia’s internet landscape through the Cybercrimes and Security Bills and Act, National AI Strategy and Data protection Act. Following advocacy work, Levy is the founding pres... Show more

An industry-recognized expert in cloud transformation, data governance, and enterprise-scale platforms, Mike is the original Author and Architect of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Data, Analytics, and Governance. With a career spanning consultancy, pre-sales, post-sales, and technical program leadership, Mike brings a rare blend of strategic insight and hands-on expertise to every engagement.

A seasoned advisor to global Azure customers, Mike has guided multi-region engineering teams and led transformative initiatives across finance, insurance, retail, energy, healthcare, and the public sector. His work helps organizations navigate the complexities of cloud migration, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable data platform solutions.

Renowned for developing frameworks that drive enterprise innovation such as data mesh, data fabric and lakehouse architectures, Mike has made significant contributions to Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks. His ability to translate intricate challenges into practical, forward-thinking strategies has cemented his role as a trusted advisor and thought leader.

Beyond tech, Mike is also a freelance radio presenter, known for bringing energy and engagement to the airwaves across the UK. It is a passion that mirrors his dynamic presence on stage.

Whether speaking on digital transformation, secure data strategy, or innovation at scale, Mike inspires audiences to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s competitive edge.

An industry-recognized expert in cloud transformation, data governance, and enterprise-scale platforms, Mike is the original Author and Architect of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Data, Analytics, and Governance. With a career spanning co... Show more

I'm just an SEO who loves to experiment with how search works and how to rank.

I love weird ways to get our clients 2x, 5x and 10x results which we get by combining some secret sauce backlinking strategies, content and technical SEO (depending on the website).

Also love to share my findings on LinkedIn and the biggest SEO Facebook group in the region - SEO Hrvatska. We started the group a few years ago and it has gone up to 2500 members, which we are really proud of.

I'm no stranger to organizing SEO meetups, events and conferences, as well as being a speaker at other companies' events.

I'm just an SEO who loves to experiment with how search works and how to rank. I love weird ways to get our clients 2x, 5x and 10x results which we get by combining some secret sauce backlinking strategies, content and technical SEO (depending on... Show more

-Músico -Escritor -Ingeniero en Sonido (INARTEC/TAMABA) -Lic. en Actividad Física y Deporte (UNDAV) -Bilingue -Beatmaker -Rapper? sólo en el track tres -Dibujante -Audiovisión (Alfredo Palacios) -Fotografía digital (UNLA) -E-Sports (pro gamer retirado, ex-coach (ARG, CHI, PER), artículos del rubro (Dignitas, 5YA -blog-) -Org. eventos y proyectos -Music/Audio mentoring -Brainstorming level nightmare -Autor (tres libros en proceso) -Aprendiz de Punto "Paz, Amor, Unidad y Respeto."

-Músico -Escritor -Ingeniero en Sonido (INARTEC/TAMABA) -Lic. en Actividad Física y Deporte (UNDAV) -Bilingue -Beatmaker -Rapper? sólo en el track tres -Dibujante -Audiovisión (Alfredo Palacios) -Fotografía digital (UNLA) -E-Sports (pro gamer retirad... Show more

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist".

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist". Show more

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

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi.

He has experience working on the design and creation of websites, mobile sites, WebGL, tablet apps, smartphone apps, smartwatch apps, online advertisements, logos, and motion graphics from research to deployment for clients such as Chevrolet, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Cadillac, Exelon, GMC, Reebok, Wilbur-Ellis, Hilton Garden Inn, Buick, and The Heidelberg Project.

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi. He has experience working on the design and creat... Show more

Arrkay is a Toronto hare and YouTuber. His show Culturally F'd has been nominated for 7 Ursa Major Awards and won Best Magazine in 2018 and featured as Guest of Honour at Camp Feral 2019. He works professionally at a non profit theatre for young audiences.

Arrkay is a Toronto hare and YouTuber. His show Culturally F'd has been nominated for 7 Ursa Major Awards and won Best Magazine in 2018 and featured as Guest of Honour at Camp Feral 2019. He works professionally at a non profit theatre for young audi... Show more

David is the CEO of nvisionative, Inc. nvisionative is a Creative Marketing and App Development agency located in Mooresville, North Carolina. David has been an active member of the DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) community since its inception. His early development of popular iBuySpy modules made a perfect segue into the iBuySpy Workshop and subsequently the DotNetNuke world. David is a proud and active DNN MVP. His open-source contributions are staples in nearly every DNNer's tool belt, and he serves as one of just a select few Git Approvers for the DNN open source project itself. David has played a key role in organizing DNN community meetups, events, and conferences across the United States and Europe, including DNNCon, DNN Summit, DNN Connect, Southern Fried DNN, and more. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for DNN Connect. He previously served on the Board of Directors for DNN Association, the organization responsible for DNN Summit. David is also the DNN Strategy Lead.

David is the CEO of nvisionative, Inc. nvisionative is a Creative Marketing and App Development agency located in Mooresville, North Carolina. David has been an active member of the DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) community since its inception. His early d... Show more

Jayde I. Powell is a creatorpreneur and social media strategist from Atlanta, Georgia. With over 12 years of experience in marketing, Jayde has taken her knowledge and established herself as a well-respected creative and voice in both the advertising industry and the creator economy.

She is the founder and head of creative at The Em Dash Co, a content and creative development agency that offers strategic and creative social media solutions. There, she has led projects for global brands such as Netflix, Timberland, LinkedIn, The Coca-Cola Company, and more. She is also the host of #CreatorTeaTalk, a brand and community that brings together individuals in the creator economy to discuss all things creators, content, and culture.

Additionally, she is known for her relatable and humorous presence on LinkedIn, which she refers to and popularized as “The Briefcase App,” and for the championing of Black, brown, and queer creatives in her industry.

In 2023, she was recognized by Adweek as a standout in media, marketing, and culture and also recognized by Business Insider as a creator economy expert. In her free time, she takes art classes and frequently travels between her home in Atlanta and Brooklyn, New York, where she sources much of her inspiration for her creative pursuits.

Jayde I. Powell is a creatorpreneur and social media strategist from Atlanta, Georgia. With over 12 years of experience in marketing, Jayde has taken her knowledge and established herself as a well-respected creative and voice in both the advertising... Show more

An accomplished product leader, I have driven hyper-growth at startups across diverse industries, including ed-tech, food-tech, and social networks, with a focus on creating impactful products that scale. At Swiggy, I spearheaded key initiatives for a delivery partner fleet of over 300,000 users, optimizing processes and enhancing user experience. At daily.dev, I played a pivotal role in establishing core product management frameworks and launching foundational products that empowered the platform's growth. Passionate about building solutions that drive success, I thrive in dynamic environments where my contributions fuel startup acceleration and long-term impact.

An accomplished product leader, I have driven hyper-growth at startups across diverse industries, including ed-tech, food-tech, and social networks, with a focus on creating impactful products that scale. At Swiggy, I spearheaded key initiatives for ... Show more

Infrasity is a developer relations company which helps SAAS companies with organic tech content and growth strategies which majorly revolves around creating content, market research, how to amplify product within the developer community.

As a founder of a early stage start ups i take care of:
1. Taking care of deliveries of infrastructure services we provide to our customers
2. Look after new areas where we can help our customers create content and distribute it.

Infrasity is a developer relations company which helps SAAS companies with organic tech content and growth strategies which majorly revolves around creating content, market research, how to amplify product within the developer community. As a foun... Show more

Sabrina Herrera is a lifelong journalist who’s worked in television production, newspapers, digital, social, community engagement, and public media. She has experience leading and building teams, most recently creating Connecticut Public’s first social media team. As Latino Initiative Editor at Connecticut Public, she leads ¡Somos Connecticut!, a strategic effort to expand Latine content, audience, and staff, through listening sessions, bilingual reporting, and engagement opportunities. She also serves on the National Association for Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) New England Chapter Board. Sabrina performs improv comedy, which led her to saying “yes, and” to hosting the narrative podcast, Generation Barney, available wherever you get your podcasts. Sabrina aims to look for the fun in things, and believes you can accomplish anything when working collaboratively as a team.

Sabrina Herrera is a lifelong journalist who’s worked in television production, newspapers, digital, social, community engagement, and public media. She has experience leading and building teams, most recently creating Connecticut Public’s first soci... Show more

Known to the community as Ziggy the Hamster, I've been using Ruby for 20 years just about everywhere

Known to the community as Ziggy the Hamster, I've been using Ruby for 20 years just about everywhere Show more

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaningful experience design, and social impact.

Throughout her career, she's been pivotal in pioneering design innovation initiatives, shaping product strategy, leading transformation work, and steering explorations into emerging tech and media. With over a decade of experience spanning bio engineering, medicine, tech startups, brands, and social impact, Ariba also serves as an advisor to Asians in Advertising and Women In Innovation, to collaborate with others with a mission to challenge the status quo. Tune into her new podcast, Up Next In Tech.

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaning... Show more

I’m a UX designer with four years of experience, and I’m looking for opportunities to speak and share my knowledge. I want to connect with others in the industry, contribute to meaningful conversations, and showcase my skills to a wider audience.

I’m a UX designer with four years of experience, and I’m looking for opportunities to speak and share my knowledge. I want to connect with others in the industry, contribute to meaningful conversations, and showcase my skills to a wider audience. Show more

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she drives Interactive Arts Alberta's mission to amplify diverse voices and empower local talent. Madison’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity has helped shape some of the region’s most celebrated industry events, creating spaces that champion collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to gaming and digital arts. Interactive Arts Alberta runs the Game Discovery Exhibition annually in Edmonton, the largest independent games festival in North America.

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she d... Show more

Sierra Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at Corefact, where she spearheads growth initiatives and marketing strategies for real estate professionals. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, print, and direct mail solutions, Sierra has helped countless agents enhance their lead generation through personalized, tech-driven campaigns. A dynamic speaker and expert in integrating technology with traditional marketing, Sierra is passionate about empowering real estate professionals to connect with clients in meaningful, results-oriented ways. When she’s not driving innovation at Corefact, you can find Sierra sharing her insights on marketing and lead generation at industry events across the country.

Sierra Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at Corefact, where she spearheads growth initiatives and marketing strategies for real estate professionals. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, print, and direct mail solutions,... Show more

Be a better communicator at work, improve as a leader, and grow your career! Gary Ross is a former corporate executive and Emmy-nominated TV journalist. He combines C-suite savvy, storytelling skills, and humor to show his audiences how to influence, persuade, and motivate colleagues and higher-ups (hint: execs are people too!). Bring Gary in and watch your team become more productive, effective, and engaging!

Gary Ross is an internal communication trainer, coach, and consultant. He led communication departments for Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Fortune Brands, and CDW. Gary was nominated for an Emmy Award in investigative journalism while working at WCBD-TV in Charleston, S.C., where he also traveled overseas covering the U.S. military and reported from the eye of category four Hurricane Hugo. He is based in the Chicago area where, despite Illinois being almost covered in corn, he is incapable of growing any in his own back yard.

Be a better communicator at work, improve as a leader, and grow your career! Gary Ross is a former corporate executive and Emmy-nominated TV journalist. He combines C-suite savvy, storytelling skills, and humor to show his audiences how to influence,... Show more

Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA region. I am driven by curiosity and always seeking to challenge the status quo and solve societal problems.

Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA... Show more

Medha is a user interface designer, speaker, writer, and mentor with a background in computer science.
On the professional front, she crafts delightful digital experiences and conducts usability audits & research. In her spare time, she helps early designers get started and thrive in their design careers.

Medha is a user interface designer, speaker, writer, and mentor with a background in computer science. On the professional front, she crafts delightful digital experiences and conducts usability audits & research. In her spare time, she helps early... Show more

Empecé a trabajar hace 3 años como Backend Engineer en Empathy.co. Después de pasar por distintos equipos en los que aprendí sobre el producto, experiencias de búsqueda y privacidad, empecé en un puesto en el que, además de programar, genero contenido y doy charlas en eventos.

Empecé a trabajar hace 3 años como Backend Engineer en Empathy.co. Después de pasar por distintos equipos en los que aprendí sobre el producto, experiencias de búsqueda y privacidad, empecé en un puesto en el que, además de programar, genero contenid... Show more

An entrepreneur, media coach and consultant, Jesse is uniquely known for combining a precise attention to detail with pure artistic creativity. Formerly a professional musician, published composer, educator, and tenured percussionist in "The Commandant's Own" U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Jesse has spent over a decade immersed in elite performance ensembles and working on multi-media productions across a variety of creative disciplines.

Upon the honorable completion of his enlistment with the Marine Corps in 2020, Jesse Sieff was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his profound impact on the unit’s outreach and recruiting mission in his secondary role as the NCOIC of the Public Affairs Office. Through creative media campaigns, video production and strategic communications, Jesse's work was attributed to increasing the unit’s following by 350% and total reach over 5.2 million impressions worldwide.

Today, his focus is helping leaders in workforce development make better investment in time, attention, and talent through strategic communications, training, and creative digital marketing. In January of 2021, Jesse embarked on a journey of entrepreneurship and founded Sieff Studios to continue sharing his talents and serving the public. Jesse lives in Annapolis, MD with his wife (an active duty Marine musician) and twin daughters while running multiple ventures, including a state of the art, home-based recording studio.

An entrepreneur, media coach and consultant, Jesse is uniquely known for combining a precise attention to detail with pure artistic creativity. Formerly a professional musician, published composer, educator, and tenured percussionist in "The Commanda... Show more

I have spent the last 25 years in media, such as Digital Online, Mobile Apps, TV, radio, and the out-of-home industry. I have also worked on some of the larger sponsorship deals globally over the past 20 years. I have a deep relationship with some of the world's largest brands and ad agencies. I have also had the privilege to be elected an Alderman in the City of New Berlin for the past twelve years, where I have a profound understanding of government and the needs and challenges we all face.

I have spent the last 25 years in media, such as Digital Online, Mobile Apps, TV, radio, and the out-of-home industry. I have also worked on some of the larger sponsorship deals globally over the past 20 years. I have a deep relationship with some o... Show more