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Our speakers:

Dragana obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Animation and Visual Effects at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia and her Master’s degree in Graphic Storytelling at Luca School of Arts in Belgium. Currently, she works as a PhD researcher at the Institute for Media Studies at KU Leuven and a teaching assistant at the Graphic Storytelling course at LUCA School of Arts in Brussels. Through artistic practice, she explores the representation of childhood in comics. She is interested in children’s literature regarding difficult topics, unconventional children’s books and graphic narratives about marginalised experiences of the world. Dragana is a passionate advocate for enhancing the visibility of young comic authors in Serbia, which led her to co-found “Comic-Aunties” (Stripotetke), an organisation dedicated to improving the visibility of women and young authors in the world of comics.

Felicitas is a historian specialising in the modern history of East Africa, with a particular focus on Islam, rural poverty, and development. Her research explores complex social dynamics, such as the relationship between religious beliefs, behaviour, and societal change. She has written extensively on topics such as the spread of Islam in rural Tanzania, the politics of poverty, and the Maji Maji War. Her books include Becoming Muslim in Mainland Tanzania (2008) and The Politics of Poverty in Africa (2019). Felicitas has lived and worked in Germany, the UK, Tanzania, Hungary, Canada, and the US, and she currently resides in Gent, Belgium.

Stef is a researcher and facilitator focused on how monetary systems shape behavior and society. He blends theory with hands-on workshops, helping participants experience the emotional and social impact of potential changes in these systems. Stef believes that connecting intellectual understanding with emotional insight leads to deeper conversations and better solutions. Originally from an IT and business background, Stef’s concerns about climate change led him to explore monetary systems as a key obstacle to sustainability. Through self-study in economics, sociology, and human behavior, he co-developed the Sustainable Money System (SuMSy) with Happonomy, designed to foster sustainable economic practices globally. Stef is passionate about creating positive change and believes that what seems impossible today can become reality tomorrow.

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