VNCCII, also known as Samantha Tauber, is a multifaceted artist and technologist who crafts immersive experiences at the convergence of sound, narrative, and science, impacting brands through her visionary approach to future technologies. After launching the VNCCII project as a music artist in 2018, Samantha Tauber, known professionally as VNCCII, established herself as a multifaceted artist and technologist crafting immersive experiences at the convergence of sound, narrative, and science. An internationally trademarked brand, VNCCII operates through an AI superheroine digital persona, encompassing speculative fiction, music production, and emerging technologies to redefine performance as a multisensory, multiplatform experience. As the Space Diplomacy Envoy at the Garibay Institute, VNCCII actively contributes to initiatives aimed at improving global leadership and fostering sustainable humanity through her visionary approach to future technologies.

VNCCII’s insights have been featured at prominent global forums such as the World Economic Forum, Web Summit (2024 Keynote), the Royal Society of Arts (2024 Keynote), Global Entrepreneurship Conference, and Abundance360, positioning her as an influential voice on AI, identity, and narrative evolution. Most recently, VNCCII received the World Leaders Award at the World Leaders Summit Awards in 2024 and the Oxford Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in 2024. She was honored with a Certificate for ‘Valuable Contribution To The World Of Arts’ from the UK Parliamentary Society For The Arts at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, and the Top Metaverse Musician of the Year Award from the World Metaverse Council. Her growing influence has been recognized through Forbes 30u30 nominations for Entertainment (2024) and Arts & Culture in Europe (2025), with VNCCII being a finalist shortlisted for the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Entertainment List.