Create Conference 2024 Speakers
Discover the visionaries leading the way in HR, Learning & Development, and Instructional Design.
Global Speakers
Nicola Murphy
Host — Head of Microlearning Instructional Design, Gnowbe
Nicola has an extensive background in education, curriculum development and teacher training. Originally from New Zealand, she is passionate about equipping leaders, instructors, teachers and content creators with innovative strategies and tech solutions to maximize learner engagement, knowledge retention, performance and impact.
Brian Curry
Executive Director, Wisconsin Workforce Transformation, Inc.
Dr. Curry provides strategic leadership and manages program development. With over 25 years of experience at Concordia University, PhysioGenix, and NASA Sponsored Classroom of the Future, he focuses on placing people first during growth and compassionate collaborations. He holds a Ph.D. in Neurobiology, an MBA, and a graduate certificate in Finance.
Topics
- Thriving Together: Strategies for Employee Growth
- Enhancing Internal Mobility
- Future of Learning: Microlearning and AI Trends
Jess Rhodes
Content Development Manager, MC Dean
Jess has worked in Human Resources for 5 years and has more than 10 years of experience in teaching, educational technology, and leadership. She has provided coaching and training to corporate leaders and classroom teachers, spoken at conferences in the US and abroad, and holds her SHRM-CP.
Topics
- Thriving Together: Strategies for Employee Growth
- Enhancing Internal Mobility
Aimee Edgin, AU, CRIS
Vice President, Retail Training Manager, IMA Financial Group
Aimee has trained thousands of employees and clients across multiple disciplines. Since 2007 she has focused on developing structure and resources for commercial insurance brokerage training at IMA Financial. Fun Fact: Her first job at 17 was working for the Walt Disney Company at Disneyland — she knows all the secrets!
Topics
- Future of Learning: Microlearning and AI
- Microlearning Trends: Insights & Evolution
Gregor Jarisch
CTO & Head of Product, Gnowbe
Gregor leads product development and scalable AI-powered solutions at Gnowbe. He is the founder of E.D.D.I. (Enhanced Dialog Driven Interface), a certified open-source middleware for AI bots. He specializes in Web Services, API design, and conversational interfaces. Fun fact: "loves logic, but hates math."
Topics
- AI Trends: Implementation Strategies & Pitfalls
Joi Christians
Global Director, Teachers' Community Development, International School Project
Joi pioneered a strategy to form teacher communities addressing professional, social, and emotional needs of educators in over 35 countries on four continents. With a background in foreign language instruction and pedagogical methodology, she specializes in equipping teachers to form self-sustaining movements. Fun fact: Joi is currently studying her 11th language.
Topics
- Thriving Together: Strategies for Employee Growth
- Creating a Cohesive Global or Remote Organizational Culture
Asia Speakers
So-Young Kang
CEO, Gnowbe
Passionate about maximizing human potential and humanizing the world, So-Young designs innovative solutions to help individuals and companies better align what's on the inside with what's on the outside. A global citizen who has traveled to nearly 50 countries — Transformation Designer, mobile tech entrepreneur, TEDster, and Davos 2018 Speaker.
Topics
- Future of Learning: Microlearning and AI Trends
Dr. Andrew Ma
Founder, Chorev Consulting International
Dr. Ma has been a prominent leader in the global high-tech industry for over three decades. In 2007, he founded Chorev Consulting International, and in 2018 launched Steam Building, an EdTech startup. Under his leadership, these organizations have been instrumental in developing AI-ready leaders across leading Asian companies including OCBC, China Construction Bank, Bayer, and Hang Lung Properties.
Topics
- Future of Learning: Microlearning and AI
- AI Trends: Implementation Strategies & Pitfalls
Nick Foong
Program Curator, Accomplish Asia
Nick has over 13 years of marketing management experience before spending 12 years in the non-profit, social impact sector. He lectures on community building at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and curates learning journeys on Gnowbe for clients like Accomplish Asia.
Topics
- Creating Impactful Communities Through Connected Learning
Michael Safardan
HR General Manager, Ciputra
Michael is a people & organization enthusiast with 13+ years of experience in training, sales, marketing, consulting, and HR, with an educational background in accounting.
Topics
- Enhancing Internal Mobility: Employee Retention and Growth
Daniel Chua
Director, Learning Delivery, NTUC First Campus
Daniel leads a team which brings quality learning to more than 5,000 staff. In 2019 he launched Gnowbe at NTUC First Campus — among the first in the early childhood sector — enabling continuous learning across more than 150 preschools. He brings extensive leadership from the airline, hospitality, and early childhood sectors.
Topics
- Future of Learning: Microlearning and AI
- Microlearning Trends: Insights & Evolution
Dr. CJ Meadows
Director, i2e, SP Jain School of Global Management
Dr. Meadows brings academic and practical expertise at the intersection of innovation, education, and enterprise at SP Jain School of Global Management.