Jaroslav Franc is a Czech academic whose teaching and research focus on religion in digital culture. His work addresses how religious practice and education adapt to technological change.

The Lausanne Movement is an international network focused on Christian mission and collaboration. It convenes leaders and produces research on evangelism, including initiatives related to digital media and technology.

Gloo is a U.S.-based technology company that develops digital tools and data platforms for churches and faith-based organizations. Its work focuses on engagement, analytics, and infrastructure for religious communities.

Samer Hassan researches decentralized online communities, digital commons and blockchain governance. He is also affiliated with the Berkman Klein Center and works on technologies that enable collective coordination online.

De Filippi is a legal scholar and researcher working on blockchain governance and decentralized systems. Her work examines how code structures social organization and authority in emerging digital networks.

Gregory Price Grieve studies religion in virtual worlds, gaming and digital Buddhism. His research explores ritual, embodiment and authenticity in online and immersive environments. He has written extensively on religion and digital culture.

Giulia Evolvi is a scholar of religion and digital media whose work focuses on online discourse, religion in Europe and social media. She examines how religion is communicated, contested and reshaped in digital environments.

Fiona Murphy is a New York-based multimedia journalist and national reporter at Religion News Service. Murphy covers local stories as well as national trends, with a focus on how faith intersects with digital life, identity, and community. In addition to reporting, she produces videos and photography for RNS’s website and social media platforms.