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Ilya Gogin is the Director of Product Management at ÃÛÌÒapp, where he leads the ELL Accelerator team to advance the adoption of emerging technologies for language learning. Previously, he was an Instructional Designer for adult language learning courseware and a Product Manager. He’s been working closely with AI teams at ÃÛÌÒapp to incubate AI powered features and products. Before ÃÛÌÒapp, Ilya taught ESL in New York, where he also gave workshops to help English teachers adopt new technologies in the classroom. He holds a master's degree in TESOL, specializing on teaching adult learners. Currently, he is working on projects that use generative AI and XR for language learning.

Alex Asher is a leading voice in AI and language education, passionate about how technology can enhance teaching and learning. As CEO of LearnCube, a virtual classroom software used by hundreds of language schools worldwide, the co-author of 'LangTech' and organiser of the 'Language Leaders AI Summit', Alex has unique insights on the future of language education.

Luke Priddy is an experienced English instructor and the founder of multiple language learning companies. His top-rated courses focus on helping English learners build real-world confidence and gain practical skills they can use in their daily lives. His recent courses and YouTube videos focus on fully leveraging AI and other new technologies to ‘Build Your English Brain’ and achieve fluency.

Jay Bhadresha is passionate about creating AI-enabled teaching tools that personalize learning and ease educators' planning load. With over a decade of experience at IBM, Deloitte and his own digital agency, he has launched and scaled products for leading companies. At ÃÛÌÒapp, he leverages his background in learning experience and service design to improve educators' experience and enhance educational outcomes. His curiosity about AI in business led him to UCL’s Executive AI for Business program, deepening his understanding of emerging technologies' impact on education.

Nina Hall is an experienced educator and has taught English to all ages from pre-school to adult in Greece and France. She has taught Greek in the UK for almost 10 years. She is a qualified full curriculum UK primary school teacher with 5 years experience across key stages 1 & 2, and has additional training and experience working with children with special needs and behavioural challenges. She holds a degree in French with linguistics and an MA in child development theory and child psychology.