Adrian Martinca is a visionary tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for children’s futures, dedicated to bridging the digital divide and empowering the next generation through innovative technology. Originally from Slovakia, Adrian has amassed over 100,000 hours in the tech industry, channeling his expertise into transformative initiatives that prioritize education and opportunity. As the founder of The Ark of Dreams, he has spearheaded efforts to deliver millions of dollars in cutting-edge devices and resources to underserved schools and children worldwide, impacting more than 100,000 young lives by ensuring no dream is left behind due to lack of access.

A sought-after thought leader, Adrian frequently speaks on the ethical integration of AI in education, parenting, and city development, emphasizing how emerging technologies can foster human connection rather than replace it. His work extends beyond philanthropy; through Technology for the Future, he drives scalable solutions that redefine how we prepare kids for an AI-driven world.

Passionate and relentless, Adrian believes dreams must guide our innovations. “Technology isn’t just a tool—it’s the key to unlocking potential,” he often says. Connect with him to explore how we can build a brighter, more equitable tomorrow.

• Technology for children
• Foundations
• What is the Ark of Dreams
• How AI is affecting us
• Legacy?
• Screen Time
• Dreams
• Family
• Future of AI
• Open Doors Movement

• Website
• YouTube
• LinkedIn

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John Rood is founder at Proceptual, a AI governance consulting and training company. John is a certified ISO 42001 Lead Auditor. He also teaches AI governance and safety at Michigan State University and the University of Chicago.

• John’s background
• AI Governance
• Policy
• Being Agile
• Prompt injection
• PII data
• Incident Reporting Mechanism
• Response
• Training
• Who and How?
• ISO 42001
• Relationships

• LinkedIn
• Website

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Adam Christing brings people together with humor and heart! He’s a captivating keynote speaker and an award-winning event emcee. Adam has delighted over two million people across 49 of the 50 U.S. states and internationally. He is a performing member of Hollywood’s world-famous Magic Castle. He has been featured on Entertainment Tonight and more than 100 top podcasts, TV shows, and radio programs. Adam was recently featured on Harvard Business Review IdeaCast. He is the author of The Laughter Factor: The 5 Humor Tactics to Link, Lift, and Lead (Penguin Random House, BK Books).

• Adam’s background
• Comedy
• Have Fun
• Ha-uthenticity
• Laugh Langauges
• SAD – Surprise And Delight
• 5 Tactics
  • Surprise
  • Poke
  • In-Joke
  • Wordplay
  • Amplify
• Leadership
• Laughter is a short-cut to trust
• Dad Jokes
  • Feeling Safe
• Brickwalls
  • Get closer together
• Transformation over information

• LinkedIn
• Book
• Website

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