Danilo Oliveira Vaz, 28.11.1994, Brazilian: Researcher and maker, creating custom technology and experiences for people to reconnect with nature. He studied Mechanical Engineering at São Paulo State University and Computer Sciences at Minerva University. Currently operating as an independent researcher at Sympoiesis.xyz, his research focuses on hardware and ML models. He is in charge of building the AI powered digital avatar for the Rio Sagrado. He is also a top-ranking project instructor at Coursera. His responsibility in the project is the programing of AI implementation of the interactive platform, contact with local researchers and communities and on site implementation of equipment.

Derrick Yoder, 10.09.1988, American. Editor and Writer at the Center for World Philosophy and Religion. Independent Researcher focused on existential risk modeling and governance design. Studied Economics at Wabash College.