Chris Abani (Nigeria)
Abani has been described as an evocative speaker whose keynotes -- near musical in their fluidity, heartbreak and joy. His luminous talks are a vital statement on the redemptive power of art to battle tyranny and to remind us of our
common humanity. More...

Dr. Sami Mohsen Angawi (Saudi Arabia)
He is the Founder and General Director of the AMAR Centerin Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The AMAR Center works on the revival and sustainable development of traditional architecture through research and studies. More...








 
Petra Blaisse (Netherlands)
In 1991 Petra Blaisse founded Inside Outside. The studio works in a multitude of creative areas including textile, landscape, and exhibition design. More...



 

 

Donna Campbell (New Zealand)

Lecturer in Maori material culture, indigenous textile creation, and Maori art history University of Waikato, New Zealand. More...
 







 
Nada Debs (Lebanon)
Nada Debs has earned the reputation of the urban-chic interior designer who revels in her Arab roots while catering to a sophisticated global clientele. More...











Delaware (Japan)
Masato Samata & Ages5&Up
Delaware is a Japanese super sonic group, designs music and music designs. More...

David Gibson (United States)
co-founder and managing principal of Two Twelve Associates, Inc. in New York City. More...
 










Kittiratana Pitipanich (Thailand)
Design Advisory Director for The Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC), a nationally funded public organization created through an initiative of the Royal Thai government. More...