Meet the Team
SDGC26 wouldn’t be possible without our incredible volunteer team. Working across content, communications, activities, and the overall experience, our volunteers bring their skills, time, and enthusiasm to create a conference that feels inspiring, meaningful, and welcoming.
What inspired you to join the SDGC26 organizing team?
Virtual Experience Team
Agusta Callaway
I am passionate about creating inspiring virtual experiences that enable real connections to be made across boundaries of geography and time zones.
Experience Team
Alessandra Molderings-Enriconi
I’m glad to be a part of the SDGC26 Team. The collaboration within the conference team is inspiring and everyone is lovely. Beyond shaping the discussion and topics that will influence the field for the upcoming year, volunteering is also a way of getting to know talented professionals, exchanging on a regular basis and giving back to the community.
Experience Team
Ana María García García
After years of inspiration as an attendee, I wanted to give back. As part of the Experience team, I’m excited to help build a bold, hands‑on conference that sparks real connections, challenges ideas, and actively shapes the future of Service Design.
Comms Team
Anantajit Radhakrishnan
This is my first time volunteering at SDGC. Looking forward to contribute to the conference website team.
Comms Team
This is my first time volunteering at SDGC. Looking forward to contribute to the conference website team.
SDGC26 Leadership & SDN President
Birgit Mager
I am a passionate organizer of Service Design Network's global conferences for 18 years already...it is an addiction!
Workshop Team
Candela Piancatelli Ruiz
I am truly excited to have the opportunity to be part of this event’s organization. As an attendee, I have always enjoyed participating in it, and now having the chance to contribute from the inside feels like a true honor.
SDN Events Board & Experience Team
David Russo
I jumped at the chance to reprise my role on the planning team as part of the SDN Events Board. It's a fantastic opportunity to work with such a great group of volunteers who want to advance the practice of service design around the world.
SDN Events Board & SDN HQ
Ines Virdi
Being an event manager for the SDGC conference over the past five years has been a rewarding journey, fueled by the vibrant energy and collaborative spirit of our diverse global team. I am thrilled to see the impact we’ll make as we bring the community together for SDGC26 in Wiesbaden!
SDN Events Board & Technical Production
Johanna Hoods
I joined the SDGC26 planning team because of the incredible people, the inspiring global community and the unique magic that only SDGC can create!
SDN HQ & Partner Team
Judee Bendiola
Excited to work with all kinds of people, learning a ton and getting to experience different cultures.
Partner Team
Julia Dinoto
SDGC24 was my first time speaking for an international audience. I had a great time and felt so taken care of by the organizing team and volunteers. When the opportunity came up to join the SDGC26 team, I knew that I had to be a part of it!
SDN Events Board & Volunteer Lead
Juliana Romero
With SDGC26 being my third conference, what energizes me most year after year is getting to collaborate with such diverse and inspiring people from around the world. SDGC is a familiar space to get practical experience doing what I love most: bringing people together, leading teams and develop experiences.
Workshop Team
Juliane Fuchs
I've been following SDN activities for many years, and now happen to spend 6 months in Wiesbaden for the Work4Germany fellowship, just in time for the conference.
Visual Team
Marco Sebald
I’m a freelance product designer from Berlin and joined the SDGC planning / visual team to support with branding and print assets. I love being part of a creative, purpose-driven community—and helping shape a conference that brings people and ideas together.
Comms Team
Onur Kocan
I joined the SDGC26 planning team to help amplify the reach and impact of service design by building meaningful partnerships and strengthening our global community. It’s a great opportunity to contribute to an event that brings together diverse voices, ideas, and practices shaping the future of service design.
Coverage Team
Oona O'Brien
It feels like a reunion with old friends every year. I’ve been supporting the photography and videography coverage for the past four years, and each time has been a fun and rewarding experience!
SDN Events Board & Content Team
Sabine Maselkowski
This is my fourth year with SDGC. What keeps me coming back is the opportunity to create space for community, connection, and learning. I also value how much I get to grow myself—whether it's through cross-cultural collaboration or getting to know better the design landscape in different parts of the world.
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Content Team
Sayali Bharambe
Looking forward to volunteer this year at SDGC, contribute to the conference content team and meet with peers.
SDN HQ
Sonja Jazic
As a part of the SDN HQ Team, I have supported the conference for many years now. I'm looking forward to the Dallas event and especially the Service Design Award!
Virtual Experience Team
Sylvia Bargellini
I’ve been the SDN SF lead for almost 3 years, and supported the 2025 conference. I’m excited to help shape an amazing experience for attendees while learning first-hand how a major international event comes together. I'm excited to connect with everyone at the conference!
Virtual Experience Team
Tanuj Bisht
Four years volunteering with SDN and my third SDGC -- it keeps getting better. I love connecting and learning with this global community of designers. Can't wait for this year's conference in Frankfurt RheinMain!