Asunción Álvarez is a Founding Partner at Soluciones Semánticas, a
communications consultancy specialising in the analysis and evaluation
of business and brand discourse through the use of computational
techniques. She holds a B.A. in Computational Linguistics and an M.A.
in Cognitive Science from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, as
well as a Ph.D. in Philosophy from King’s College London.
Madrid, Spain
Ukrainian-born researcher with academic interests in semiotics, history and culture studies. BA & MA in History, MA in Semiotics. Has worked in Ukraine, US, UK, Hungary and Estonia. Enjoys travel and exploring new places which led to creating travel information website – now 5 years of helpingonline fellow travelers in find optimal travel solutions (timetables, best fares, sightseeing suggestions).
Tartu, Estonia
Rob is Director of Cultural Insights at Fiftyfive5, a research consultancy based in Sydney. After completing a vaccinology PhD at Oxford uni, Rob transitioned to branding and strategy in London. His research has swept him from the living rooms of middle England to the wild spaces of sunburnt country. Wielding a semiotic scalpel, he’s unravelled the fabric of consumer, culture and brand, unlocking growth strategies for a cupboard full of household names. On his days off, he draws mermaids with his daughter and makes Jamie’s 15 minute meals in 150 minutes.
Sydney, Australia