Hussam is a serial entrepreneur and a tech communities leader. For over a decade, his focus was set on developing high-impact capacity-building initiatives and programs aiming to enable the region youth, developers, and startup founders. Currently, leading the learning transformation with Al Aan TV [pan-arab media network] to empower learners across our region to advance their skills across the industry and beyond.

Prior to this role, Hussam led the Microsoft Reactor across the Middle East & Africa, the developers and founders hub, and the home to Microsoft for Startups. He is recognized by governments, and leading organizations locally and internationally. Listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 for his regional contributions to Education, and named a YAL Changemaker by Young Arab Leaders among many other recognitions.

For keynotes, business, and media inquiries, please email:
hussam.mohsineh@gmail.com

Hussam is a serial entrepreneur and a tech communities leader. For over a decade, his focus was set on developing high-impact capacity-building initiatives and programs aiming to enable the region youth, developers, and startup founders. Currently, l... Show more

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

Essem is a research professional and product manager who has worked for major sports organizations since 2016, currently serving as Senior Lead Product Manager for Research and Development at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also studying philosophy and history at the CUNY Graduate Center. He has been part of blockchain communities since 2016.

Essem is a research professional and product manager who has worked for major sports organizations since 2016, currently serving as Senior Lead Product Manager for Research and Development at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also stud... Show more

Creative Collab’s Co-Founder/CEO, Brandon Street, is an American NFT enthusiast and entrepreneur. His work includes brand collaborations amongst all logistical aspects of the business. Brandon is building the most insightful collaboration incubator that the NFT market will ever see. His journey began in 2021 by becoming a member of over 30 NFT communities, establishing a partnership as a verified Sandbox agency, and founding an educational program that includes reliable NFT coaching and mentorship opportunities. His passion stems from his love of music, and the understanding of the need in the music industry. He has over 15 years of singer/songwriter and production experience. He plans to use his knowledge to educate the world on the power of collaboration within the NFT community.

Creative Collab’s Co-Founder/CEO, Brandon Street, is an American NFT enthusiast and entrepreneur. His work includes brand collaborations amongst all logistical aspects of the business. Brandon is building the most insightful collaboration incubator t... Show more

Thais Portilho aka Selkie is a PR specialist with 20 years of experience and a Psychology and Computer Science PhD student, developing a Machine Learning system to diagnose mental health conditions. She has been a traditional and digital artist and NFT collector for nearly 2 years. She has sold 1/1 pieces to some of the biggest collectors in the space.

Thais Portilho aka Selkie is a PR specialist with 20 years of experience and a Psychology and Computer Science PhD student, developing a Machine Learning system to diagnose mental health conditions. She has been a traditional and digital artist and N... Show more

Software engineer turned Site Reliability Engineer. Certified Data Engineer for GCP and Kubernetes Administrator. Has worked on performance critical microservices at a global scale. Helps companies scale up their infrastructure by mentoring, educating and building scalable software solutions. Focuses on information used and generated by services, basically data, which in turn is used to make informed, data-driven decisions about the future of the business. Has a Master in Computer Science and a broad experience in many layers from infrastructure to front-end. University guest lecturer and active in the Stockholm meetup community.

website:
https://bisconti.cloud

Software engineer turned Site Reliability Engineer. Certified Data Engineer for GCP and Kubernetes Administrator. Has worked on performance critical microservices at a global scale. Helps companies scale up their infrastructure by mentoring, educatin... Show more

Masters degree in economic politics abd financial institutions

Masters degree in economic politics abd financial institutions Show more

A sought-after MC and moderator as well as a prolific keynote speaker at leading tech conferences including Web Summit, Collision, Vivatech, SXSW, Non-Fungible, Rise Hong Kong, Ethan currently educates and inspires audiences on web3 and the blockchain economy's opportunities for brands and the creator economy. Through Borderless Ventures, Ethan runs the European Emerging Tech Investment Syndicate on Uniborn focused on web3, AI, and sustainable development.

The NFT Factory Paris is a 400m2 physical digital art gallery and the HQ of Europe's burgeoning web3 ecosystem, helping artists, entrepreneurs, and brands get started right on their Web3 journey; founded by folks from Ledger, Sorare, The Sandbox, RTFKT, Blackpool, Arianee, Dogami, and many others. HKG DAO is building the community of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia’s web3 ecosystems.

A sought-after MC and moderator as well as a prolific keynote speaker at leading tech conferences including Web Summit, Collision, Vivatech, SXSW, Non-Fungible, Rise Hong Kong, Ethan currently educates and inspires audiences on web3 and the blockchai... Show more

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media knowledge with new technologies and was one of the earliest internet adopters in Croatia. He is a recognized lecturer and consultant the subjects of organization, internet, new media as well as politics and statistics.

Rakar ran or participated as consultant on a number of successful campaigns and races for organizations, parties and independent candidates on presidential, parliament and municipal elections in Europe, Asia and US.

He had worked on projects for various international institutions such as Council of Europe, European Fund for the Balkans, United Nations Development Programme, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), World Bank, Transparency International, U.S. State Department, Olof Palme International Center, Open Government Partnership and the Croatian Government. He has been for several years member of the jury for the Pollies award of the American Association of Political Consultants and a member of the jury for the World eDemocracy awards.

In his work with governments, law enforcement and corporations he worked as a data scientist and architect of advanced statistical, BI and predictive analytics systems designed to predict customer/supplier behavior, increase process efficiencies, find and eliminate hidden costs and simplify decision making, as well as identify, prevent, and/or disrupt criminal, fraudulent and money laundering activities..

Rakar studied Philosophy and Information sciences, University of Zagreb, speaks English fluently and is regular columnist and author to several blogs, web sites, newspapers and magazines in Croatia and internationally.

He is also recognized by World eGovernment forum as one of the "Top 10 who are changing the world of politics on the internet". Marko Rakar is a past president of EAPC (European association of political consultants), secretary of IAPC (International association of political consultants), "School of politics" alumni (by Council of Europe), non-government expert on the subjects of open governance and data transparency, president of Croatian NGO Vjetrenjača (English: Windmill) which is dedicated to bringing transparency and promoting open governance to Croatian and international public. Marko is a member of international Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as well as secretary of Croatian chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Croatia.

Since 2012. he is also a junior fellow at the World academy of Arts and Science. In 2013. Marko Rakar received „Informatika“ medal awarded by Croatian Information Technology Association. This medal is given to the organizations and individuals for achieved results in expanding and promoting information technologies. Washington DC based COMPOL magazine selected Marko as one of top hundred most influential political professionals of the year 2017.

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media kno... Show more

Calgary-based UX Design Leader with over 20 years of experience in leadership and product design, working with large corporations, governments, and small startups in Latin America, North America, and Europe.

Calgary-based UX Design Leader with over 20 years of experience in leadership and product design, working with large corporations, governments, and small startups in Latin America, North America, and Europe. Show more

Jake Gallen is a Historical NFT advocate and collector, Host of the Jake Gallen Podcast, and works on NFT Product at Emblem Vault. During 2021 Jake sold 3 MoonCats at Sotheby's Natively Digital 1.2 auction alongside 18 other collectors. A crypto native since late 2016 who diverted his focus to NFTs in early 2021, Jake consistently educates the NFT community on how to collect and understand Historical NFTs.

Jake Gallen is a Historical NFT advocate and collector, Host of the Jake Gallen Podcast, and works on NFT Product at Emblem Vault. During 2021 Jake sold 3 MoonCats at Sotheby's Natively Digital 1.2 auction alongside 18 other collectors. A crypto nati... Show more

Nir Zavaro is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. After a career in the retail industry serving in various roles, Nir founded Streetwise – Creative Sales Agency, specializing in outsourced marketing services. Founded in 2011, the company has worked with hundreds of brands in Israel and abroad.

Nir serves as a mentor in several hubs and accelerators, where he helps companies improve their story, brand messaging, pitch decks and marketing tactics.

He teaches marketing and brand management in various establishments in Israel. Since 2014 he has been a resident lecturer in leading universities and colleges in Israel, teaching regular courses about branding and marketing. With two novels under his belt, he is currently working on his first management book due to be released this year, titled ‘F*ck the slides’ – turning your presentation into a story worth listening to.
The book will be followed by a SaaS product called STOOK - helping entrepreneurs collect, create, design and share their stories and presentations.

He is also a former sports channel host (Formula 1, IndyCar, and Olympic bobsleigh commentator).
He owns two bars in Tel-Aviv: the Denim and the Gin Club Supreme (the only Gin bar in Israel with over 300 types of Gin).

Nir Zavaro is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. After a career in the retail industry serving in various roles, Nir founded Streetwise – Creative Sales Agency, specializing in outsourced marketing services. Founded in 2011, the company has worked... Show more

Ecommerce veteran at leading tech companies for the last 20 years including Microsoft, eBay and Meta.

Trust & Safety social and e-commerce executive ensuring digital communities have a safe and seamless experience.

Until recently management leadership at Depop, one of the biggest GenZ resale fashion platforms with 30 million registered users leading the company's global trust & safety efforts, After acquisition by Etsy for $1.6B now landed in the Web3 space and host of one of the largest German speaking NFT podcasts & beyond platform Two Pills.

Together with his Two Pills partner Oliver Welge now using their collective Web2 experiences to build, learn and create shared awareness of how NFT's can support sustainable progress and how much growth the space still needs to achieve.

Ecommerce veteran at leading tech companies for the last 20 years including Microsoft, eBay and Meta. Trust & Safety social and e-commerce executive ensuring digital communities have a safe and seamless experience. Until recently management l... Show more

Maranatha Hay is five-time regional Emmy-award winning director, producer and editor with a demonstrated history of exceptional work in the media industry. In addition, her campaigns for non-profits have helped to raise over several million dollars for charities.

Her specialty lies in the intersection between great storytelling, equity and engagement and is passionate about all things creative strategy, graphic design, and brand storytelling.

Maranatha Hay is five-time regional Emmy-award winning director, producer and editor with a demonstrated history of exceptional work in the media industry. In addition, her campaigns for non-profits have helped to raise over several million dollars f... Show more

Originally from a banking background, Kelly has nearly two decades of marketing experience in various industries. Since joining Bespoke XYZ in January 2020, Kelly has spent her time building a solid foundation from which Bespoke can scale effectively - this includes rebranding, repositioning and establishing a successful partner channel. Passionate about inclusivity, and for raising awareness about how people can switch careers and join the tech sector, Kelly was recently elected to the IAMCP UK board where she draws on her own experiences to help other partners learn how best to leverage Microsoft resources.

Originally from a banking background, Kelly has nearly two decades of marketing experience in various industries. Since joining Bespoke XYZ in January 2020, Kelly has spent her time building a solid foundation from which Bespoke can scale effectively... Show more

Anna is a seasoned data analytics professional with over 10 years of experience in marketing, data analytics, and consulting spanning retail, travel, media, and financial services industries. Her journey in digital analytics commenced during her internship at Vice Media, a digital media and broadcasting company, where she gained proficiency in Google Analytics.

Anna has a diverse background, having worked in both agency and client-side environments. She has delivered comprehensive analytics recommendations for websites, mobile applications, and connected TV (OTT) apps to organizations of varying sizes, including Fortune 500 clients. Anna's expertise extends to presenting on an array of subjects, ranging from the online behavior of business travelers to mobile app measurement and attribution utilizing Firebase and the GMP stack.

Throughout her career, Anna has remained devoted to the digital media landscape. In 2014, she relocated to Ohio, where she assumed several roles in data analytics, acquiring proficiency in traditional marketing channels that complement her mastery of diverse mediums and platforms.

Anna is a seasoned data analytics professional with over 10 years of experience in marketing, data analytics, and consulting spanning retail, travel, media, and financial services industries. Her journey in digital analytics commenced during her inte... Show more

YouTube creator & influencer turned Web3 community leader. Tom is driven by creating marketing content, growing quality communities, and collecting jpegs. Tom understand NFT culture and is always responds to a gm.

YouTube creator & influencer turned Web3 community leader. Tom is driven by creating marketing content, growing quality communities, and collecting jpegs. Tom understand NFT culture and is always responds to a gm. Show more

BIMA 100 2023 Tech Pioneer. Collector, connector & explorer. All about the intersection between Creativity, Community, Culture & Commerce. Sneakerhead. Ex Startup Founder.

He has spent 15+ years in the digital comms industry with experience in PR, advertising, consulting and founding a venture backed tech startup.

He loves immersing himself into emerging trends at the intersection between brands, tech, culture and commerce. Figuring out the NFT’s and BTC’s from the WTF’s and LOLs.

As a globally recognised brand strategist, working for and on some of the most leading brands across industries, he lives and breathes the web3 world in and out of work, educating, onboarding and inspiring across the Media.Monks network and externally with clients. 

BIMA 100 2023 Tech Pioneer. Collector, connector & explorer. All about the intersection between Creativity, Community, Culture & Commerce. Sneakerhead. Ex Startup Founder. He has spent 15+ years in the digital comms industry with experience in PR... Show more

Licenciada en Cs. de la Comunicación de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Luego de más de 10 años trabajando en áreas de marketing, desarrollo de producto y estrategia de negocio en diferentes compañías multinacionales, pasó a combinar todo su expertise con su formación en UX y lanzó un estudio de diseño y desarrollo de productos digitales que busca escalar la experiencia ofrecida en diversos proyectos que van desde start-ups hasta marcas consolidadas.

Licenciada en Cs. de la Comunicación de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Luego de más de 10 años trabajando en áreas de marketing, desarrollo de producto y estrategia de negocio en diferentes compañías multinacionales, pasó a combinar todo su expertis... Show more

Julie Gerber is a visionary at the forefront of merging music, health, and virtual reality to shape dynamic, collaborative communities. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Julie co-founded Meloscene, a forward-thinking start-up that combines artistic innovation with cutting-edge technology. Her background as a Certified Health Education Specialist and possession of a Master of Public Health degree from Loma Linda University infuses her approach with unique depth and perspective.
Julie's journey spans beyond traditional boundaries, touching diverse international health projects alongside award-winning institutions such as Cedars-Sinai and Management Sciences for Health. Her footprint stretches across the US, Mexico, Haiti, and the Philippines, exemplifying her unwavering dedication to fostering community growth.
Beyond her tangible contributions, Julie envisions and brings to life thriving virtual communities. Her fusion of real-world community development strategies with virtual reality technologies bridges the gap between human interaction and technological advancement. By nurturing authentic human connections through technology, Julie carves a path for thriving digital communities that redefine collaboration. Her insights, experiences, and pioneering spirit promise to inspire and revolutionize our understanding of collaborative community building in an ever-evolving world.

Julie Gerber is a visionary at the forefront of merging music, health, and virtual reality to shape dynamic, collaborative communities. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Julie co-founded Meloscene, a forward-thinking start-up th... Show more

Hey there!

I'm Jessica Jabr, a trailblazing design maven with a tech-savvy twist, thriving in the heart of the Big Apple. At 35, I've mastered the art of merging creativity with cutting-edge technology, and I'm here to bring a burst of innovation to your team.

As an immigrant who's danced between cultural borders and complex coding landscapes, I bring a fresh and diverse perspective as vibrant as the streets of NYC. Armed with a Master's in Fine Arts in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design and a Bachelor's in Business Administration, I'm a true hybrid – seamlessly blending design finesse with business acumen.

Picture this: orchestrating immersive experiences that blur the line between pixels and reality. I've dived into machine learning models, wielded the magic of creative coding, and tangoed with interactive media – all to craft mind-bending encounters.

But my story is more than that. I've thrived in the tech startup scene, both in the Middle East and the vibrant streets of New York City. From launching and scaling businesses to crafting ingenious user experiences, I've worn more hats than a trendsetting milliner. As a Design Operations Manager at [Current Company], I've orchestrated design teams into a harmonious symphony, ensuring their brilliance is executed flawlessly, time and time again.

Now, let's delve into strategy. I've orchestrated partnerships that soared by 30% year-on-year, thanks to my secret blend of benchmarking and MVP wizardry. And that 25% boost in competition participation? That's my mojo, combined with a sprinkle of innovative outreach and media magic.

Being an immigrant, I've learned the art of breaking down barriers and forging connections. My designs don't just capture attention; they resonate on a global scale. And my time at Arabnet? I practically penned the playbook on growing partnerships and hacking growth. I've mastered translating intricate code and complex design into a language that speaks to everyone – from startups to seasoned pros.

So, if you're seeking a dynamic, tech-savvy, design-loving immigrant with a dash of NYC hustle, I'm your go-to. Let's chat about how I can infuse your team with a fresh perspective, artistic flair, and an abundance of innovative magic.

Hey there! I'm Jessica Jabr, a trailblazing design maven with a tech-savvy twist, thriving in the heart of the Big Apple. At 35, I've mastered the art of merging creativity with cutting-edge technology, and I'm here to bring a burst of innovation ... Show more

Marlene Ronstedt is the co-founder of the Data Union DAO. Previously, she's been working in various project management and communication roles in Web3, crypto and fintech. She has a background in journalism and her writing has appeared in Wired Germany and Coindesk. She is a full time nomad but has lived in many places, including London, Berlin, Bali and The Hague. When She is not working, writing, or traveling, she enjoys DJing and painting.

Marlene Ronstedt is the co-founder of the Data Union DAO. Previously, she's been working in various project management and communication roles in Web3, crypto and fintech. She has a background in journalism and her writing has appeared in Wired Germa... Show more

Azola Dayile is a Programme Manager for Advocacy, Litigation & Lobbying at Media Monitoring Africa. His focus areas include journalism & media ethics, media freedom, digital rights, internet governance, access to information, disinformation and freedom of expression.

Azola Dayile is a Programme Manager for Advocacy, Litigation & Lobbying at Media Monitoring Africa. His focus areas include journalism & media ethics, media freedom, digital rights, internet governance, access to information, disinformation and freed... Show more

Stephen Haunts is a Pluralsight Author, Writer, and trainer. Stephen has had a long career working in computer games, banks, retail finance, insurance and healthcare and is now passionate about helping other developers, and professionals succeed in their careers.

Stephen has authored over 25 courses for Pluralsight, written a books such as The Art of Conversation, The Path to Freedom - Running a Business for the Reluctant Entrepreneur, and Powerful Presentations for Apress.

Stephen is also an experienced public speaker who has presented at conferences and private events all over the world.

Stephen Haunts is a Pluralsight Author, Writer, and trainer. Stephen has had a long career working in computer games, banks, retail finance, insurance and healthcare and is now passionate about helping other developers, and professionals succeed in t... Show more

Markus is a Senior Software Engineer and Architect working for Karakun. He's spend most his time so far in building solutions for desktop, web and mobile and has become passionate about open source software and team culture. He loves to deliver working, beneficial solutions.
Markus organizes the Hackergarten in Basel and loves to contribte back to the open-source community. His community activities also include speaking at conferences and publishing articles.
In his sparetime, he likes to take photos, to spend time with his family and to ride his Motorbike to get some freah air.

Markus is a Senior Software Engineer and Architect working for Karakun. He's spend most his time so far in building solutions for desktop, web and mobile and has become passionate about open source software and team culture. He loves to deliver worki... Show more

Robin Arzon is a cultural icon, VP/Head Instructor at Peloton, MasterClass Instructor on Mental Strength, Fortune 40 Under 40, 27x marathoner, 2x New York Times Best Selling Author, and the first-ever recipient of Glamour Magazine’s “Daring to Disrupt” Award

Robin Arzon is a cultural icon, VP/Head Instructor at Peloton, MasterClass Instructor on Mental Strength, Fortune 40 Under 40, 27x marathoner, 2x New York Times Best Selling Author, and the first-ever recipient of Glamour Magazine’s “Daring to Disrup... Show more

Aman is a huge believer that knowledge is power and technology can do extraordinary things for the world and that is the reason that he is heavily involved in community work as the first google developer student club leader for his college and also serving as the technical coordinator at his campus.

He also holds multiple work experience under his belt in the tech and product industry, and right now working as a Product Manager at Economize which provides a simple way to analyze cloud costs & billing to companies using public cloud infrastructure.

Aman is a huge believer that knowledge is power and technology can do extraordinary things for the world and that is the reason that he is heavily involved in community work as the first google developer student club leader for his college and also s... Show more

Danielle James is the Digital Beauty Director of ELLE.com. Previously, she was the Fashion and Beauty Director of HelloBeautiful.com and MadameNoire.com. She’s bylined for The Cut, InStyle, Allure, Business of Fashion, Nylon, Essence, Good Housekeeping, The Grio, and Huffington Post. Danielle enjoys sailing, thrifting, Japanese whiskey, Naomi Campbell’s runway walk, and Rihanna in the comment section.

Danielle James is the Digital Beauty Director of ELLE.com. Previously, she was the Fashion and Beauty Director of HelloBeautiful.com and MadameNoire.com. She’s bylined for The Cut, InStyle, Allure, Business of Fashion, Nylon, Essence, Good Housekeepi... Show more

Vaishnavi is a full-stack designer, developer advocate, and community evangelist. She is a Figma Community Advocate in Mumbai and a GitHub Campus Expert.

Vaishnavi is a full-stack designer, developer advocate, and community evangelist. She is a Figma Community Advocate in Mumbai and a GitHub Campus Expert. Show more

Jerome is founder of Coglode, a startup that distills the latest behavioural research to make it easy to understand and use.

Coglode's research distillation and training is trusted by the world's leading organisations such as The World Bank, Google, Google Deepmind, BCG, Deloitte, Maersk and Intercom.

Jerome speaks regularly at events on design and UX across the world. In recent years, he's run design workshops at Google I/O, keynoted at UXCampLondon and spoken at UXLondon, MindTheProduct, UXDays Tokyo, UXDays Seoul and many many more.

Jerome is founder of Coglode, a startup that distills the latest behavioural research to make it easy to understand and use. Coglode's research distillation and training is trusted by the world's leading organisations such as The World Bank, Googl... Show more