Speakers
John N. A. Brown
Lecturer & Research Group Leader @ RGU | Researcher | Teacher | Author & Public Speaker | Podcaster
John N. A. Brown is a specialist in the evolutionary, neurological and physiological factors of how humans design, build, and interact with technology. John has worked in the scientific investigation of aviation accidents and incidents for the Canadian government, and as a Consulting UX Researcher in Silicon Valley, solving problems for Google, LinkedIn, Amazon, and others. In partnership with several international research groups, John’s current interests include modeling self-reflection in humans and in AI, formalizing the use of heuristics for UX, ethically mitigating the impact of social media on individuals and society, and the philosophy, neuropsychology, and practice of teaching and learning.
Damiano Cerrone
Co-Founder UrbanistAI - SPIN Unit | Academic projects at Tampere University - Estonian Academy of Arts.
Damiano is an urbanist. He cofounded SPIN Unit, an urban research and innovation practice, and UrbanistAI, a participatory design platform reimagining cities' futures. His work centres on urban research and policy design for local and national governments. He teaches and collaborates with various academic institutions in Finland and abroad.
Carla Teixeira
Program Manager | Product | Devrel | AI | Experience & Strategy | Birds of a Feather Enthusiast
Carla Teixeira is a curious (over)thinker, passionate about learning, innovation, and the human side of technology. At Miro, she blends curiosity, empathy, and systems thinking to design developer experiences that support exploration, creativity, and community. With the growing adoption of AI and its potential to reshape how we build and collaborate, Carla champions AI driven strategies that make complex processes and tools feel intuitive, inclusive, and inspiring.
Menno Cramer
Director of User Experience @ OutSystems | UX, Design Thinking. Neuroscientist & Designer
Menno Cramer is a neuroscientist and designer working at the intersection of UX, architecture, neuroscience, systems thinking and AI. With a background in UX, he explores how human behavior is shaped by built environments, technologies, and cultural narratives. His work focuses on regenerative design, biourbanism, and the development of psychologically informed spaces. Menno is the founder of BAITT (Behaviour and Architecture Innovation Think Tank), a platform for interdisciplinary research and design. In his day job he is the Director of User Experience at OutSystems where he drives the AI strategy for the Product.