WMF Talent Roster

Innovation Leaders to boost your event
About Us: Search On Event Agency

The WMF Talent Roster is managed by Search On Media Group, the founding and organizing company behind WMF. Through its in-house Event Agency, active since 2007, Search On brings years of experience and expertise to help clients turn ideas into unforgettable events.

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Meet Our Speakers

Our roster features top-tier international and national experts, represented by WMF and Search On Media Group in Italy and across Europe. They’re available for conferences, summits, workshops, corporate academies, and more. This curated group of professionals is ready to inspire, educate, and drive innovation in artificial intelligence, as well as in technological, digital, and social innovation.

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Flying Man
Flying

Man

The Jet Suit

@Gravity Indistries

  • Human aviation

  • Innovation & engineering

Gravity Industries is redefining the limits of personal aviation with the invention and development of Jet Suits. The company, aiming to launch a global Race Series, was born from a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in human flight and to inspire bold innovation through the question: “What if?”

The visionary behind this breakthrough, Richard Browning—Founder and Chief Test Pilot—combined advanced technology with human instinct and movement, creating a seamless fusion of man and machine. His efforts led to the development and patent of the world’s first functional Jet Suit.

Nestor Maslej
Nestor

Maslej

Research Manager

@Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • AI Social & Political implications

Nestor Maslej is an AI expert and researcher at Stanford HAI, where he leads the influential AI Index, tracking trends in artificial intelligence across technical progress, ethical implications, and policy. A seasoned speaker, he has presented his insights at the World Economic Forum, as well as before the Canadian and Italian Parliaments. With a strong academic background from Oxford and Harvard, Nestor offers a clear and authoritative perspective on the AI landscape for digital and policy-focused events

Andreas Horn
Andreas

Horn

Head of AIOps

@IBM

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • IT & regulation

Andreas Horn leads the strategy and implementation of Artificial Intelligence solutions for IT Operations at IBM. With deep industry expertise, he is a pioneer in applying AI to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and transform how businesses manage their IT infrastructure. Andreas provides unique insights into the latest trends in AIOps, sharing successful case studies and perspectives on the transformative potential of AI in the enterprise landscape.

Edward Frank Morris
Edward Frank

Morris

CEO

@Enigmatica & Linkedin Top Voice For Prompt Engineering and Generative AI

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Prompt Engineering

A pioneer in the field of Prompt Engineering, Edward combines artificial intelligence innovation with education and public speaking. As CEO of Enigmatica, he has delivered training events at numerous global institutions and collaborated with major tech companies such as OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. With articles published in the Financial Times and Forbes, his work inspires and empowers thousands of people worldwide to explore the frontiers of AI.

Tejas Chopra
Tejas

Chopra

Senior Software Engineer

@Netflix

  • Cloud Computing

  • Software Engineering e Blockchain

Tejas Chopra is a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, where he leads the development of media Storage and Transfer services within the Netflix Studios Infrastructure. He also serves as an advisor to Nillion, Inc., and has been recognized as one of the 40 Under 40 Technology Leaders by the National Diversity Council. A TEDx and international keynote speaker, Tejas speaks on topics including Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, and Blockchain.

Tiarne Hawkins
Tiarne

Hawkins

AI Leader & Podcast Host

@You&AI

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Artificial Intelligence

Tiarne Hawkins is an AI strategist, entrepreneur, and podcast host who has led global projects in AI innovation, transformation, and safety. With over 15 years of experience, she has driven companies to multimillion-dollar success and led AI programs for tech giants such as Google, Meta, Amazon, and OpenAI. Tiarne is the Co-Founder of Optica Labs and host of the podcast You & AI, where she explores the future of artificial intelligence with top industry leaders.

Alessio Pomaro
Alessio

Pomaro

Head of AI

@Search On Media Group

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Voice Search & Brand Voice

Alessio Pomaro is an engineer and LinkedIn Top Voice Italy who combines a passion for web marketing with deep expertise in AI, Voice Technology, and SEO. A bestselling author and former head of innovative R&D teams, he is a pioneer in Voice Search and brings a cutting-edge perspective to the field. As a lecturer and engaging speaker, he’s a standout choice for events focused on applied AI and digital transformation.

Giorgio Taverniti
Giorgio

Taverniti

Co-founder, Head of SEO & AI Tech

@Search On Media Group

  • AI & SEO

  • Digital Communities

Giorgio Taverniti is one of Italy’s leading experts in SEO and Digital Marketing, and co-founder of Search On Media Group. Since 2004, he has been supporting businesses in their digital transformation. He serves as Community Manager and Tech Educator for WMF, Italy’s premier innovation event. A bestselling author—among his works, Google Liquido—as well as a lecturer and educator both online and offline, Giorgio brings expertise, strategic vision, and a hands-on approach to the digital future.

J. Mark Bishop
J. Mark

Bishop

Scientific Advisor

@Fact360

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Policy & research

Mark Bishop is Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Computing at Goldsmiths and serves as an AI ethics advisor to both the United Nations and the European Commission. He brings a comprehensive perspective on artificial intelligence, having led research teams that developed AI solutions for fraud detection with significant public sector impact. His work bridges theory and practice, with notable contributions including the development of the “Stochastic Diffusion Search” algorithm.

Prospera Network
Prospera

Network

Women-led business network

@Prospera Women

  • Entrepreneurship

  • VC & Open Innovation

Prospera Women is a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders in the tech sector committed to supporting the growth of women in business. They offer expertise ranging from angel investing and venture capital to startup development, strategic leadership, and both social and technological innovation. Prospera Women speakers bring hands-on experience and unique insights into the challenges and opportunities women encounter on their entrepreneurial journey.

Ayo Tometi
Ayo

Tometi

Co-creator

@#BlackLivesMatter

  • Human Rights

  • Women Empowerment

Ayo Tometi, a key figure and co-creator of the global #BlackLivesMatter movement, is a civil rights icon. Nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, she inspires millions through charismatic leadership and compelling storytelling, driving tangible social change. Named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2020, Ayo is a powerful voice for justice and equality.

Siyabulela Mandela
Siyabulela

Mandela

Consultant for International development and PM

@JHR

  • Human Rights

  • Politics & Technology

Siyabulela Mandela is a South African consultant, public speaker, and activist with strong expertise in conflict resolution and development across Africa. He serves as a Project Manager for Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) and previously led initiatives in South Sudan. He holds both a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Peace Studies from Nelson Mandela University. Passionate about African politics, international relations, and history, he has presented his research at various international forums.

Andrea Pernici
Andrea

Pernici

Co-founder & CTO

@Search On Media Group

  • AiOps

  • Web Performance Marketing

Andrea Pernici is a digital technology and marketing expert, CTO and co-founder of Search On Media Group, as well as CTO of 3BMeteo. He specializes in web analytics, SEO, mobile marketing, and design, combining technical and strategic skills. His main focus is on improving user experience. A seasoned speaker, he regularly presents at events on digital innovation, web strategy, and performance optimization.

Gabriele Benedetti
Gabriele

Benedetti

Digital Marketing Specialist expert

@Search On Media Group

  • Search Marketing

  • Google Ads

Gabriele Benedetti is a seasoned Google Ads professional, widely recognized in Italy for his work as a speaker and within the international online advertising community, particularly for his expertise in Google Grants. With extensive experience in the field, he delivers advanced training for university students, professionals, and corporate teams looking to enhance their operational skills.

Andrea Dragotta
Andrea

Dragotta

Head of Web Developer

@Search On Media Group

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Python

  • API

Andrea Dragotta works in the development department at Search On Media Group, contributing to the company’s most important projects. He also supports Search On Consulting with the more technical and operational aspects of programming-related activities. Together with the SEO Team at Search On Consulting, he has helped develop various internal tools, working with Python, APIs, and multiple Artificial Intelligence models.

Plestia Alaqad
Plestia

Alaqad

Journalist & Poet

  • Journalism

  • Activism

Plestia Alaqad is a young Palestinian journalist (born in 2001) who became an international voice by documenting the Gaza war (which began in October 2023) daily through social media. Forced to flee Gaza—first to Egypt, then to Australia—she continues her work of testimony to this day. She has been recognized with awards such as BBC’s 100 Women of the Year (2024) and Journalist of the Year by One Young World. She has announced the release of her upcoming book, The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience, scheduled for 2025, which compiles her eyewitness accounts.

David Hanson
David

Hanson

Founder

@Hanson Robotics

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Robotics

David Hanson is an American roboticist and entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Hanson Robotics. Previously a sculptor and robotics consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering, he is best known for creating Sophia, the first robot to gain citizenship. Hanson holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Ph.D. in Interactive Arts and Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Gustav Hoegen
Gustav

Hoegen

Founder & CEO

@BioMimic Studios

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Robotics

Gustav Hoegen is a Dutch animatronics and creature FX designer known for his work on films like Prometheus and Star Wars. He founded BioMimic Studio in 2013, focusing on highly realistic mechanical creatures for cinema.

Matt McMullen
Matt

McMullen

Founder & CEO

@Abyss Creations

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Robotics

Matt McMullen is an American artist and entrepreneur, founder of Abyss Creations and CEO of Realbotix. Since 1996, he has developed hyper-realistic dolls and social robots, including Harmony, one of the first AI-powered humanoid robots.

Matt Lewis
Matt

Lewis

Founder & CEO

@LLMental

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Robotics

Matt Lewis is an AI expert with over 25 years in the life sciences industry. After leading roles at Inizio Medical, he founded LLMental, a public benefit company leveraging generative AI for mental wellness.

Eric Siegel
Eric

Siegel

Co-Founder & CEO

@Gooder AI

  • Artificial Intelligence

Eric Siegel, Ph.D., is a machine learning and AI expert, former Columbia University professor, and founder of Gooder AI and the Machine Learning Week conference. He is also the author of The AI Playbook and Predictive Analytics.

Sisters Carvajalino
Sisters

Carvajalino

Co-Founders

@The Biz Nation

  • Artificial Intelligence

Daniela, Karen, and Stephanie Carvajalino are Colombian entrepreneurs and education activists. They founded The Biz Nation, an ed-tech platform that has trained over 500,000 young people across nine countries.

Martin Wezowski
Martin

Wezowski

Chief Designer & Futurist

@SAP

  • Artificial Intelligence

Martin Wezowski is Chief Designer and Futurist at SAP. He leads strategic innovation and is a lecturer at Futur/IO, focusing on the future of work and technology.

Nikki Greenberg
Nikki

Greenberg

Fondatrice e Chief Innovation Officer

@Real Estate of the Future

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Real Estate

Nikki Greenberg is a globally recognized futurist and innovation strategist, founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Real Estate of the Future, helping businesses adapt to a tech-driven world.

Abran Maldonado
Abran

Maldonado

Co-founder

@Create Labs

  • Artificial Intelligence

Abran Maldonado is an AI and metaverse design expert, co-founder of Create Labs. He is also an OpenAI ambassador and global speaker on technology and diversity.

Jerry Kaplan
Jerry

Kaplan

Silicon Valley pioneer and co creator of the tablet

@Teknowledge

  • Artificial Intelligence

Jerry Kaplan is a Silicon Valley pioneer, co-founder of Teknowledge, an early AI company commercializing expert systems. He also founded GO Corporation and Onsale, and is a Fellow at Stanford's Center for Legal Informatics.

Moojan Asghari
Moojan

Asghari

co-founder

@Woman in AI

  • Artificial Intelligence

Moojan Asghari is an Iranian entrepreneur and activist based in Paris, co-founder of Women in AI, a global non-profit active in over 150 countries promoting gender diversity in AI.

Andreas Welsch
Andreas

Welsch

leader of the AI Center of Excellence and AI go-to-market strategy

@SAP

  • Artificial Intelligence

Andreas Welsch is a global AI leader with over 20 years of experience, former VP at SAP, where he led the AI Center of Excellence and go-to-market strategy. He is now Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing.

Ben Goertzel
Ben

Goertzel

founder

@SingularityNET

  • Artificial Intelligence

Ben Goertzel is a computer scientist and AI researcher, CEO and founder of SingularityNET, and former Chief Scientist at Hanson Robotics. He is also the architect of the OpenCog framework.

Mark Minevich
Mark

Minevich

co founder and AI investment expert

@Going Global Ventures

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • investments

Mark Minevich is a global AI expert, investor, and digital strategist. He is President of Going Global Ventures and serves on multiple global AI advisory boards

Elena Poughia
Elena

Poughia

Managing Director and expert

@Dataconomy

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • data

Elena Poughia is Managing Director of Dataconomy and founder of Data Natives, Europe’s largest data science and AI conference. Based in Berlin, she is active in promoting tech diversity.

Stephen Ibaraki
Stephen

Ibaraki

founder

@AI for Good Global Summit

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • SDGs

  • investemnts

Stephen Ibaraki is a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of the UN's AI for Good Global Summit, a platform for ethical AI and sustainable development dialogue.

Walter Pasquarelli
Walter

Pasquarelli

AI expert, speaker and research affiliate

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • policy & governance

Walter Pasquarelli is an AI strategy expert and recipient of the Prospect Public Policy Award from Cambridge. He works with OECD and other global institutions on AI and synthetic realities.

Monika Bielskyte
Monika

Bielskyte

Founder

@ProtopiaFutures

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • design

Monika Bielskyte is a Lithuanian futurist and founder of @ProtopiaFutures, an initiative creating inclusive and sustainable future visions.

Natasha Vita-More
Natasha

Vita-More

AI Expert and transhumanist

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • nanotechnology

Natasha Vita-More is an American strategic designer and theorist, creator of the Primo Posthuman body prototype, exploring transhumanist possibilities.

Toju Duke
Toju

Duke

Founder

@Diverse AI

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Advertising & Retail

  • Not-For Profit

  • Tech

Toju Duke is a global expert in responsible AI, founder of Diverse AI, and former Responsible AI Program Manager at Google.

Angelo Dalli
Angelo

Dalli

Chief Scientist e Co-fondatore

@UMNAI

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • development

  • art

Angelo Dalli is a Maltese computer scientist and co-founder of UMNAI, developing neurosymbolic AI systems for transparent decisions.

Ott Velsberg
Ott

Velsberg

Chief Data Officer

@Estonia Government

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • data analytics

Ott Velsberg is Estonia’s Chief Data Officer, overseeing data governance and AI initiatives such as the virtual assistant Bürokratt.

Walter O'Brien
Walter

O'Brien

founder

@Scorpion Computer Services

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • computer science

Walter O'Brien is an Irish entrepreneur and founder of Scorpion Computer Services, inspiration for the TV series Scorpion.

Tim Ash
Tim

Ash

co-founder & CEO

@SiteTuners

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Digital Marketing

  • Cognitive Science

  • Computer Engineering

Tim Ash is a digital marketing expert, co-founder and CEO of SiteTuners, and author of Landing Page Optimization. He is a global speaker on neuromarketing and consumer behavior.

Gino Yu
Gino

Yu

Direttore di Digital Entertainment e Game Development

@Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • philosophy

  • gaming

Gino Yu is Associate Professor and Director of Digital Entertainment and Game Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, exploring consciousness through digital media.

Aubrey de Grey
Aubrey

de Grey

founder

@SENS Research Foundation

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • philosophy

  • ai engineering

Aubrey de Grey is a British biomedical gerontologist, founder of the SENS Research Foundation, advocating for regenerative strategies against aging.

Anahita Moghaddam
Anahita

Moghaddam

founder

@Neural Beings

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • philosophy

Anahita Moghaddam is a global coach and founder of Neural Beings, integrating contemplative science and psychology for human development

Nell Watson
Nell

Watson

Chair position for Human AI interaction

@IEEE

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • philosophy

Nell Watson is an AI ethicist and engineer, Chair of IEEE's Human-AI Interaction Committee, working on embedding human values in autonomous systems.

Natalie Monbiot
Natalie

Monbiot

Co-founder

@Hour One

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • philosophy

Natalie Monbiot is a tech strategist and co-founder of Hour One, developing AI-generated video avatars for education and entertainment.

Diana Wu David
Diana

Wu David

founder

@Future Proof Lab

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • philosophy

Diana Wu David is a futurist, author, and founder of Future Proof Lab, and former Financial Times executive. She helps leaders build agility in a fast-paced world.

AΦE Nakamura / Lecoq
AΦE

Nakamura / Lecoq

AI Artist

@AΦE

  • Artificial Intelligence & Art

AΦE is a UK-based dance company founded by Aoi Nakamura and Esteban Lecoq. They pioneer immersive performances using XR technologies and have performed in 15+ countries.

Stephanie Dinkins
Stephanie

Dinkins

AI Artist

  • Artificial Intelligence & Art

Stephanie Dinkins is a transmedia artist and Kusama Endowed Chair in Art at Stony Brook University. She explores emerging tech and social collaboration to build equitable digital futures.

Sougwen Chung
Sougwen

Chung

founder and artistic director

@Silicet

  • Artificial Intelligence & Art

Sougwen Chung is a Chinese-Canadian artist and founder of Scilicet, a London-based studio researching human-machine collaboration. She is a former MIT Media Lab fellow.

Graham Fink
Graham

Fink

Creative director & multimedial artist

  • Artificial Intelligence & Art

Graham Fink is an award-winning creative director known for the British Airways Face commercial. He develops technology to draw with his eyes and exhibits internationally.

Anatola Araba
Anatola

Araba

Founder

@Reimagine Story Lab

  • Artificial Intelligence & Art

Anatola Araba is a filmmaker, futurist, and founder of Reimagine Story Lab. A Tisch School graduate, she’s featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 for her narrative-driven tech explorations.

Taryn Southern
Taryn

Southern

Storyteller e Creative Technologist

  • Artificial Intelligence & Art

Taryn Southern is a creative technologist and award-winning storyteller. With over 500 million online views, she explores music and AI through innovative content.

Joerg Zuber
Joerg

Zuber

AI artist

  • Artificial Intelligence & Art

Joerg Zuber is a German designer and digital pioneer, creator of Noonoouri, a virtual influencer promoting sustainability in fashion.

Nesma Bensalem
Nesma

Bensalem

Fondatrice & CEO

@WeCare Impact

  • Artificial Intelligence & Art

Nesma Bensalem is a social entrepreneur and founder of WeCare Impact, using art and tech for social change. She is a Tisch graduate and community innovator.

Aidan Meller
Aidan

Meller

Creator of the di Ai-Da

  • Artificial Intelligence & Art

Aidan Meller is a British gallerist and creator of Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, blending AI with creativity

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