Tainá e i o u is a Brazilian artist from the Amazon whose work blends cultural roots with experimental music and linguistic exploration. Combining poetry, philosophy, and rhythms such as carimbó, jazz, and contemporary Brazilian styles, her practice explores identity, language, and expression. Her debut album METACOMUNICANÇÃO, the first to include a translation into Nheengatu, reflects her commitment to cultural exchange and innovation.

Nick is an environmental advocate and ocean lover dedicated to tackling plastic pollution and its impact on nature and human health. Based in Fez, he is launching Samzar.com to share practical, local skills for reducing environmental footprints. Passionate about reducing, reusing, and upcycling, he also teaches at Dar Al-Hiraf, the craft centre near Bab Boujloud.

A glass artist based in Folkestone, she creates distinctive kiln-formed work inspired by the coastal landscape and natural world. Her practice spans functional pieces, architectural panels, and bespoke commissions, with a focus on colour, movement, and texture. Alongside her studio work, she runs accessible glassmaking workshops through Folksey Community Glass.

María Caixés is a multidisciplinary artist working across painting, performance, and music to explore symbolism, alchemy, and perception. Trained in Fine Arts in Barcelona and Chile, she combines traditional techniques with improvisation and collaboration. Her practice creates immersive, process-led works that invite dialogue between the visible and unseen, blending gesture, material, and sound.

Mary Ellen Childs is a composer and multi-sensory artist based in Minneapolis, working across music, installation, and site-specific performance. Her practice creates immersive environments that engage sound, space, and scent. A United States Artist Fellow, she has received major commissions and held international residencies, with work presented across galleries, architecture, and public spaces.

Sol Bautista is a public speaker, psychologist, and bilingual actor whose work brings together storytelling and psychology. With experience across education, film, and cultural leadership, she explores growth, identity, and adaptability. Her practice empowers audiences to navigate change with curiosity, compassion, and resilience.

Benjamin Bēni is a photographic visual artist whose work explores human identity through engaged portraiture. Blending artistic creation with collaboration and socially driven projects, his practice is rooted in encounter and exchange, creating work that connects people, stories, and places across different cultural contexts. Centered on collaboration and co-creation, his process engages with others as a source of meaning.

María Velasco is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice connects people, histories, and places through site-specific installations and community-based projects. Exhibited internationally and held in major collections, her work engages with context and collaboration. She is a Professor of Visual Art at the University of Kansas, where she continues to develop her practice.

Courtney Erwin is a professor working at the intersection of law, religion, culture, and education. She develops research and leadership programmes in Morocco and teaches international law and diplomacy in Casablanca. Her work connects academic, legal, and cultural contexts, fostering dialogue and exchange across institutions and disciplines.

Evelien Popelier is a Belgian Vedic Art teacher who guides creative self-discovery through painting. Her practice creates a safe, inspiring space for authentic expression and natural flow. Viewing art as a deeper connection to life, she invites participants to explore creativity as a way of understanding themselves and the world around them.