Nancy Beers is a seasoned gamification expert, and the owner of Happy Game Changers. With over 25 years of experience in ICT, Nancy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. As the co-chair of Stichting IFCAT, hacker and a passionate advocate for digital rights and freedoms, she has been instrumental in shaping the Dutch hacker community.
Nancy is not only an international speaker but also an avid participant in various ICT events worldwide. She is known for her engaging talks on topics ranging from female leadership, Women in Tech, cybersecurity to gamification, captivating audiences with her insights and expertise.
In addition to her speaking engagements, Nancy is deeply involved in the organization of WHY2025, the next big Dutch Hacker Camp. Her dedication to fostering collaboration, innovation, and exploration within the hacker community is evident in her role as a co organizer of this event.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Nancy is an amateur social engineer, open source hippie and constantly seeking new ways to leverage technology for positive change. With her unique blend of technical skills and social insight, she continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of hacking and beyond.

Karen Sikkema has been working in game-based learning for nearly 20 years at her serious game studio, Living Story. She is an early pioneer in the field of game-based learning and gamification, helping organizations make learning adventurous and interactive. With her team at Living Story, Karen focuses on motivation and job satisfaction in organizations, as well as learning, discovering talents, engagement, and storytelling experiences. Karen is a concept developer and game designer, with extensive experience as a trainer, facilitator, (guest) lecturer, and a sought-after national and international speaker. She is also the author of the 2023 Management Book of the Year, Spelen Werkt (Playing Works).