Violeta Vasileva, COO at Mimic Productions, leads the expansion of the company’s next-generation digital humans and conversational AI avatars platform — Mimic Minds — advancing research and innovation in human–AI interaction. She holds a PhD in Cybersecurity, with a research focus on cyber awareness and human-centered approaches to security management within public organisations.

In addition to her role in industry,  Violeta is the co-founder of Future Innovation Labs, an organisation dedicated to promoting innovation, culture and the ethical use of technology through the development of Web3 and immersive solutions that support education, business and the creative industries.

Her academic and professional expertise extend to coordinating and advising EU-funded research and innovation initiatives, having managed over €13 million in grants and projects integrating technology, ethics and sustainability. Violeta is also a frequent speaker and moderator at international conferences, addressing topics such as digital humans, conversational AI, immersive experiences and the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies.

• Digital human modeling and simulation

• Human–machine interaction and embodied communication

• Conversational AI and virtual agents

• AI-driven media and immersive technologies (XR, AR/VR)

• Ethical and trustworthy AI systems

• Cyber awareness and digital identity

• Emotion recognition and affective computing

• 3D scanning, motion capture and performance digitisation

• Metaverse and virtual world design

• Digital protocols for sustainability

• Interdisciplinary innovation at the intersection of art, science and technology