Sophie is a student and lecturer for Communications at the University of Amsterdam and in charge of International events at The Next Web, the worldwide leading source for technology news, business and culture.

Consider her a modern Claqueur, one who applauds for geeks and finds good karma in mediating between them and the normal world.

She brings together thought leaders and Internet entrepreneurs from all around the world to share their views on the future of the web, aiming for inspirational atmospheres where true innovation can arise and enabling people to run wild in them.