Keynote Speakers  /  It's the Humans

In a world flooded with information, knowing what to trust — and when — has become a critical skill. Amy Herman, author of Visual Intelligence, shows how art sharpens observation, critical thinking, and decision-making. By blending human insight with technology, she reveals how to detect misinformation, communicate with clarity, and balance trusting ourselves with trusting the tools we use.
 

 

Rory O’Connor, inventor of Rory’s Story Cubes, brings a cross-disciplinary perspective to human-AI collaboration, shaped by empathy, play-informed design, and creative problem solving. Discover how he is working with AI on long-form creative projects, treating and testing it as a collaborator rather than simply a tool. He offers practical insights into how people and AI can work together in ways that support trust, clarity, and better design — once the initial novelty wears off.

BONUS: Experience Rory's creative insights at the pre-conference GamiCon Austin 2026, as well!