George Siemens researches how human and artificial cognition intersect in knowledge processes. He is co-founder and Chief Scientist of Matter and Space — an organization created to respond to the systemic impact of AI on learning and wellness. He is the founding Director and Professor of the Center for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L) at the University of South Australia and developed the Masters of Science in Learning Analytics at the University of Texas at Arlington. He has delivered keynote addresses in more than 40 countries and has received numerous awards, including honorary doctorates from Universidad de San Martín de Porres and Fraser Valley University for his pioneering work in learning, technology, and networks. Dr. Siemens is a founding President of the Society for Learning Analytics Research ↗︎. In 2008, he pioneered massive open online courses (sometimes referred to as MOOCs). He is the founding President of the Global Research Alliance for AI in Learning and Education ↗︎ (GRAILE).

Tanya Gamby, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, is a Co-Founder and Chief Health and Wellness Officer of Matter and Space. With over 25 years of experience across integrated healthcare, community mental health, and education, she brings a systems-level lens to human development and wellness. A committed advocate for coordinated care, she has served on numerous mental health boards and initiatives to integrate educational, medical, and behavioral systems. Her work centers on building inclusive, data-driven solutions that foster connection and well-being in the face of rising loneliness and mental health challenges.