As founder of The Wisdom Beyond, Raiya Kind works at the intersection of language, consciousness, and AI. Weaving cognitive linguistics and cultural theory into AI/ML, Raiya's research and career have spanned myriad touch points such as Google X, University of Oxford, and IV.AI. She's a firm believer that inspiration occurs at the border between cultures and deeply enjoys forays into extra-disciplinary innovation.

Founding member of The AI Advisory Group, Jordan was previously Intel's Global Executive Director of AI Product Management, where he led teams to launch seven generations of AI products and build a $3 billion annual business. Jordan specializes in aligning AI technology with organizational needs. As an AI evangelist featured on CNN and Time, he focuses on empowering leadership, transforming workforces, and crafting strategies to integrate AI into business operations.

Gayatri Roshan is the CEO and co-founder of Dashboard.Earth, a platform that incentivizes local climate adaptation through an innovative mobile app. With more than two decades of experience as a technologist, consultant, and filmmaker, her career spans impactful work across both nonprofit and for-profit sectors in the climate space. She is dedicated to leveraging technology to drive systems change and environmental progress.

Stephen Sklarew is CEO of Synaptiq, an AI strategy and solutions company. Founded in 2015, Synaptiq has completed over 200 projects across 20 sectors, focusing on the health of people, planet, and businesses. The company works in areas such as healthcare, conservation, and sustainable logistics. Stephen is also the co-founder and CEO of Medicine in Motion, a digital health startup.

Peter Oppermann, founder of the Future Self Institute, hosts global incubator programs, workshops, and coaching to help individuals and founders of regenerative businesses. Using the research-driven Future Self Method, blending neuroscience, quantum physics, and ancient wisdom, Peter has guided over 10,000 people from 25 countries toward personal and professional transformation.

Brittan is a teaching fellow at Stanford University Law School, a former AI and Tech Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Carr Center for Human Rights, and a member of the World Economic Forum's Metaverse Governance initiative.

Lead Entrepreneur-in-Residence and AI Strategist at Mach49, a global venture studio, and co-founder of the Rogue Valley AI Lab. Previously chief digital officer of Zola Electric, bringing renewable energy to the Global South, and founder of pioneering customer support platform, Get Satisfaction. NYTimes best-selling co-author of Get Lucky: How to Put Planned Serendipity to Work for You and Your Business.

Director of Sustainability at SOU and Campus Operations Director for the Institute for Sustainability. After 15 years working at the Scottish EPA, managing 5 national teams responsible for implementing EU, UK, and Scottish legislation, Becs moved to Ashland in 2019. She serves on Ashland's Climate and Energy Policy Committee and the Mt Ashland Sustainability and Environment Committee. An avid mountain biker, she also enjoys skiing, running, and being in the mountains.

CEO of Rogue Workforce Partnership, Heather leads initiatives bridging skills gaps, fostering economic growth, and enhancing employability of local residents. Heather's strategic vision has led to numerous programs successfully impacting Southern Oregon, and her voice is well respected in state and national conversations on the Future of Work, where she advocates for tech-enabled workforce development, particularly for underserved populations.

Founder and Chief Storyteller of Retellable, Jay has architected paradigm-shifting stories for two decades. Steeped in social purpose, sustainability and culture building, Jay coaches innovators to guide audiences large and small. Jay is the creator of the immersive story experience Legend, an international keynote speaker, and the author of Retellable: How Your Essential Stories Unlock Power and Purpose.

CTO of Immersion Analytics and Director of the nature documentary, Klamath, Aaron brings together real world data, AI and spatial computing technology to change how we perceive the world around us. He was also the Board President and Interim Director of Scienceworks 2020-2023.

Ian leads AI initiatives at Southern Oregon University, and is the founder of the AI consulting firm Neuraven utilizing his background as an aircraft inspector and Marine Corps aviation program manager to help organizations leverage AI in mission-critical operations.

Megan Notarte is a technology team leader and the co-founder of AI Portland, a 1200+ member community focused on demystifying generative AI and its applications, organizing monthly events that bridge the gap between AI technology and practical business applications. Megan's career spans roles in technology and management, including as a Partner at Cloud Four, a web design and development studio.

Nicole Mors is a product design leader, and with Megan, the co-founder of AI Portland and co-host of podcast (Super)charged by AI. She currently leads product design at Driveway, a leading automotive e-commerce site, and the Volunteer Director on the AIGA Portland Board of Directors, contributing to the growth and culture of the design community in Portland.

Nisha is an award-winning filmmaker, XR specialist, and brand strategist. She founded and led a VR/AR creative agency, producing films showcased at Cannes and consulting for brands like Nike and Apple. Nisha's documentaries highlight BIPOC experiences in Oregon, and she has taught at universities worldwide.

Expert in visual thinking and founder of The School of the Possible and XPLANE. He is the best-selling author of Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers and Liminal Thinking: Create the Change You Want by Changing the Way You Think, works that offer practical tools for deep creativity and systems change.

A renowned speaker on AI for social good, consultant, and investor in purpose-driven startups. As the founder of the Liferise App, she combines expertise in AI with her Native American heritage to create innovative solutions for modern well-being. Tiffany's unique background in both tech and spirituality allows her to bridge seemingly disparate worlds, using AI to preserve, channel, and share indigenous wisdom for a more harmonious, sustainable future.

Sr. VP of Software & Data at Bluon–AI for managing building environments–and the Director at Entangled Labs, conducting frontier consciousness research.

Aurora Quinn is a queer-identifying storyteller, dancer, and multimedia artist. Her immersive theater experience, The Initiation, premiered at the Oregon Fringe Festival. Aurora dances with Tandem Contemporary Dance Collective and founded the Rogue Valley artist collective Songbird & Starling.

Amy Muller, a community strategist, is currently leads Customer Experience at Wikimedia Enterprise. Amy was the co-founder of Yes and Yes Yes, an event that brought over 400 creators, makers, and hackers together each year. As a co-founder of Get Satisfaction and head of customer care and community at Automatic Labs, she has pioneered strategies for bringing the human dimension into technology.