Julius Yls

With over two decades of experience in higher education across various countries, Julius deeply understands the challenges and needs unique to educators. He has navigated the complexities of teaching diverse student populations, adapting to the ever-evolving educational landscape, and is well-equipped to guide fellow educators through integrating emerging tools such as AI into their teaching methodologies and activities.

Julius Yls holds a Master's Degree in Computer Graphic Design and spent more than twenty years teaching Art and Technology at higher education levels in New Zealand, Singapore, and Dubai. His works and research have been exhibited in prestigious conferences such as Siggraph (USA), Transmediale (Berlin), CADE (Glasgow), ISEA (Toronto), and many more. Since 2011, he began to pursue fine art photography and his works received recognition from National Geographic Travel Award, IPPAwards, Huawei Next-Image Award, Paris Photo, and Fine Art Photography Awards London. His career seamlessly merges technology, art, and education, showcasing his multifaceted expertise and creative endeavours.

Leveraging his expertise in Art, Technology, and Education, he has navigated and stayed at the forefront of cutting-edge developments, including the rapidly evolving sectors of NFTs, the Metaverse, and AI. After his tenure as a Metaverse Product Manager, where he led the Metaverse team at a blockchain technology company in London, UK, he is now at the helm of several tech startups across Canada, Dubai, and New Zealand.