Vladan Joler, the Director of Share Foundation, will join us from Serbia to deliver his talk!
Vladan boasts a diverse and impactful career at the intersection of technology, arts, and social progress. As the Director of the Share Foundation since 2012, Vladan has passionately championed an open, free, and decentralized internet, aligning digital environments with human rights standards. Through initiatives like SHARE Conferences across the Balkans and Middle East and the establishment of SHARE Defense, a pioneering think tank focusing on law and technology, he has rallied thousands of internet activists and catalyzed new approaches to vital issues.
Additionally, he holds a prominent role as an Associate Professor at the Academy of Arts, University of Novi Sad, where he contributes to advancing new media and digital arts education.
Vladan is also the Founder of SHARE Conference, a visionary fusion of technology and culture, and the CEO of The Creatures, a creative collective dedicated to harnessing new media’s potential for societal observation and technological innovation.

We are delighted to announce that Cassie Kozyrkov, the Chief Decision Scientist at Google will be joining us from the USA!
With an impressive background and extensive experience in the field of AI and decision science, Cassie is recognized as a prominent thought leader and expert in the industry. At the forefront of innovation, Cassie takes a leading role in driving practical applications of AI and data science. As a pivotal figure at Google, she plays a crucial part in guiding the company and the global community towards effective and safe utilization of AI technologies.

Notably, Cassie is the driving force behind bringing Decision Intelligence to Google, a practice she has personally instilled in over 15,000 Googlers through comprehensive training in machine learning, statistics, and data-driven decision-making.
Cassie’s journey at Google began in 2017 when she assumed the position of Chief Data Scientist in the Office of the CTO. Being the youngest ever member of the team, she specialized in AI and data science, contributing significantly to the development and democratization of artificial intelligence. Her educational background is equally impressive, with a Ph.D. ABD in Psychology and Neuroscience from Duke University.

As a sought-after speaker and coauthor of Google’s Technical Director training program, Cassie has a unique ability to communicate complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner. Her expertise in Decision Intelligence, which merges Data Science and the Behavioral Sciences, empowers business leaders to leverage AI and data for transformative results.

Passionate about machine learning, Jepson Taylor embarked on a lifelong mission to push the boundaries of data science. He dedicated substantial time to delving into deep learning, NLP, and various data science realms. Exemplifying his dedication to shaping the AI landscape Jepson fosters collaboration, sparking meaningful conversations, and relentlessly pushing the boundaries of possibilities in this dynamic field.

Jepson Taylor’s professional trajectory, characterised by a strong commitment to AI, encompasses academia, industry, and thought leadership. He gained recognition as a prominent figure within the data science community and at HireVue. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in assembling and leading a data science team that embarked on groundbreaking ventures, notably contributing to substantial time reductions in the hiring process for Fortune 500 companies.

Serving as Chief AI Strategist at Dataiku demonstrated his profound grasp of AI’s transformative potential, propelling innovation and strategic expansion within enterprises. His academic background in Chemical Engineering complemented his multidimensional approach to AI, effectively bridging the gap between academic insights and industry applications. In his role as Contributing Faculty at NYU’s Intellibus, he orchestrated an innovative AI Master, and has managed a passion project that ingeniously combined genetic programming with deep learning, resulting in automated network design.

Spanning over two decades, Tarry’s illustrious journey in the realm of data has seen him at the forefront, advising global CFOs on creating formidable, data-driven entities from the ground up. With a hand in founding AI-driven startups like deepkapha.ai and curae.ai, he stands as a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.

A sought-after voice in the world of AI, Tarry graces global AI summits, imparting his wisdom and insights. Beyond that, he’s actively shaping the next generation, collaborating with world-renowned universities from Germany to the US, co-supervising pivotal Deep Learning PhD projects. His academic endeavors also find him at the esteemed halls of institutions like UTD Dallas Texas and Charité Berlin, molding minds as a Professor and Guest Lecturer.

A seasoned entrepreneur with unparalleled expertise in deep learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, Tarry’s reputation precedes him. Recognized globally as an author, mentor, and startup coach, his contributions to both academia and industry are extensive, ranging from research publications to pragmatic industry solutions.

With an entrepreneurial spirit that has birthed 6 companies within the realms of business intelligence and artificial intelligence, Lars stands as a beacon of innovation. These ventures came together in a grand amalgamation known as Amesto NextBridge. Spanning over a quarter of a century, Lars’ unparalleled management journey has seen him venture into diverse terrains, from steering businesses to guiding startups in the world of AI and exponential technology.

A blend of discipline and academic prowess, Lars wears multiple hats. As a trained military officer, he’s no stranger to challenges, embracing them both professionally and personally. Whether it’s navigating the tough terrains of business or exhilarating down off-piste skiing routes, Lars embodies resilience. His dual academic background – a Bachelor of Business Administration from BI Norwegian Business School coupled with an MBA from Lancaster University – equips him with a well-rounded perspective.

A renowned voice on AI and its interplay with the future, Lars is a sought-after speaker, passionate writer, blogger, and contributor to 7 seminal books on the topic. His insights and visionary outlook have frequently found their way to media, solidifying his status as a thought leader in the field.

We present Dr Goran S.Milovanović, a Lead Data Scientist, Smartocto/Owner, DataKolektiv.
Goran runs AI and ML projects in media and editorial analytics as a leader of the Smartocto LABS team and has previously held a full-stack Data Science position with Wikidata, the World’s largest open knowledge base. He also runs DataKolektiv, a Data Science and Engineering consultancy firm in Belgrade. His academic background is in Decision Theory, Causality, and Concept Learning.
Goran is the current president of the Serbian association of Data Science, ML, and AI professionals MACHINERY.