Sebastian Gingter has more than 25 years of experience as a professional software developer, but don't let the grey hairs fool you – he's always looking ahead. As a consultant at Thinktecture, he's got his eyes set on the future, focusing on integrating Generative AI in the business world and diving into modern (web) technologies for both client and server sides with C# and .NET, for which he's been awarded as Microsoft MVP.

Since 2008, he's a speaker, sharing his wisdom and enthusiasm at international conferences and in technical articles, all while keeping it fun and engaging.

Sebastian Gingter has more than 25 years of experience as a professional software developer, but don't let the grey hairs fool you – he's always looking ahead. As a consultant at Thinktecture, he's got his eyes set on the future, focusing on integrat... Show more

Adedapo Adeniran is a Microsoft MVP awardee in .NET Category (2025), and a Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate Holder. Professionally he has multiple years of experience as a data scientist and is ranked in the top 1% of Data Scientists worldwide(Kaggle.com) in two categories (Notebooks and Datasets) . He was recognized as a top voice in Data Science and Data Mining on LinkedIn (Q4 2024) and he uses Microsoft ML.NET MAUI frameworks for onpremises AI Development on multiplatforms.

In his freetime he likes to play Genshin Impact, listening to music on Spotify or relaxing watching movies on Netflix (all work and no play makes jack a dull boy right? 😃)

Adedapo Adeniran is a Microsoft MVP awardee in .NET Category (2025), and a Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate Holder. Professionally he has multiple years of experience as a data scientist and is ranked in the top 1% of Data Scientists worldwide(K... Show more

Renato is a data analyst based in Brazil that is fascinated with DAX and M.

Renato is a data analyst based in Brazil that is fascinated with DAX and M. Show more

Peter Örneholm is the CTO at Budi Auktioner, dedicated to helping companies reduce waste and embrace reuse through smart digital tools. With over 15 years of experience in Microsoft-related technologies, he leverages the power of cloud solutions like Azure to drive innovation and sustainability. Peter's mission is to create impactful solutions that enable businesses to adopt more circular and sustainable practices.

Peter Örneholm is the CTO at Budi Auktioner, dedicated to helping companies reduce waste and embrace reuse through smart digital tools. With over 15 years of experience in Microsoft-related technologies, he leverages the power of cloud solutions like... Show more

My name is Martin, and I'm a software developer and tester based in London. I'm currently a Staff Engineer at Grafana Labs.

I've been working in software development since 2006. My experience is primarily with C# and ASP.NET Core and related technologies, as well Cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS.

I've also been a Microsoft MVP in Developer Technologies since 2019.

My name is Martin, and I'm a software developer and tester based in London. I'm currently a Staff Engineer at Grafana Labs. I've been working in software development since 2006. My experience is primarily with C# and ASP.NET Core and related techn... Show more

Beatriz Oliveira é Cloud Engineer na Vivo e sua formação técnica e acadêmica é dedicada à Infraestrutura de TI e Arquitetura de Soluções. Além disso, é Cofundadora da Comunidade SysAdminas, um grupo que fortalece a presença feminina na área de TI, promovendo capacitação técnica e empregabilidade.
Por seu trabalho em comunidades, ela tem sido reconhecida por organizações de tecnologia através de diversos programas e prêmios, como AWS Community Builder, Google's Women TechMakers Ambassador, VMware vExpert e Microsoft MVP.

Beatriz Oliveira é Cloud Engineer na Vivo e sua formação técnica e acadêmica é dedicada à Infraestrutura de TI e Arquitetura de Soluções. Além disso, é Cofundadora da Comunidade SysAdminas, um grupo que fortalece a presença feminina na área de TI, pr... Show more

Senior Threat Analyst at TRUESEC.
Microsoft MVP in Security.
Background in security, networking, development, PCI DSS.

Podcast Host, Synthesiser Nerd and Musician.

I'm annoying nation-state antagonists on a daily basis.

Senior Threat Analyst at TRUESEC. Microsoft MVP in Security. Background in security, networking, development, PCI DSS. Podcast Host, Synthesiser Nerd and Musician. I'm annoying nation-state antagonists on a daily basis. Show more

Meet Hamid!

A Microsoft Cloud Technologies architect with over a decade of experience. Renowned for their expertise in crafting innovative solutions, Hamid has been a driving force in optimizing business processes through the strategic implementation of Microsoft’s cloud offerings.

In addition to their technical acumen, Hamid is a dedicated community builder, actively contributing to the collaborative spirit of the technology community. Their commitment to knowledge-sharing is evident through event organization, workshop leadership, and contributions to open-source projects.

With a proven track record of navigating complex challenges and providing pragmatic solutions, Hamid is not only a seasoned professional but also a trusted advisor in the dynamic landscape of Microsoft Cloud Technologies.

Meet Hamid! A Microsoft Cloud Technologies architect with over a decade of experience. Renowned for their expertise in crafting innovative solutions, Hamid has been a driving force in optimizing business processes through the strategic implementa... Show more

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahender-pal-9a526a9/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahender-pal-9a526a9/ Show more

Huan Li is an accomplished technologist and innovator at the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-world applications. As a seasoned architect at Chatie.IO and a Venture Partner at Plug and Play, Huan leverages his deep expertise in coding, serial entrepreneurship, and AI to drive technological advancement and startup success, possesses a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on experience in the startup ecosystem in Silicon Valley.

A recognized authority in machine learning, Huan holds the titles of Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning and Microsoft Regional Director. His contributions to the tech community extend beyond his roles, through his involvement with open-source projects like the ChatBot SDK Wechaty, reflecting his commitment to collaboration and innovation.

Huan is a prolific speaker, known for his engaging presentations at Google's DevFest, Microsoft's Build events, and various tech conferences worldwide. His technical prowess spans full-stack and cloud-native development, enabling him to craft scalable, high-availability solutions that address modern digital challenges.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Huan is an author of several influential technology books, including "Concise TensorFlow 2" and "Chatbot 0 to 1," where he simplifies complex technologies for a wider audience. His eclectic interests, from paragliding to salsa dancing, fuel his creative approach to technology and problem-solving.

Huan's journey is a testament to the transformative power of AI and his dedication to empowering startups, inspiring communities, and fostering a technology-driven future. Join him as he shares insights from the frontier of AI and innovation, inspiring the next generation of technologists and entrepreneurs.

Huan Li is an accomplished technologist and innovator at the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-world applications. As a seasoned architect at Chatie.IO and a Venture Partner at Plug and Play, Huan leverages his deep expertise in coding... Show more

Ashish is a 5 times Microsoft Business Applications MVP, MCT and Dynamics 365 CE or CRM Solution Architect specialist in delivering CRM and digital transformation projects for various industries. Led teams of solutions architects and Presales consultants.
Speaker to various Communities, Universities Tech talks, and other in-person and virtual events

Ashish is a 5 times Microsoft Business Applications MVP, MCT and Dynamics 365 CE or CRM Solution Architect specialist in delivering CRM and digital transformation projects for various industries. Led teams of solutions architects and Presales consult... Show more

Maarten Eekels (@maarteneekels) is Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Regional Director, and CTO of Rapid Circle, one of the larger Microsoft Cloud implementation partners in the Netherlands. Maarten is an experienced Microsoft Cloud and Security advocate and already since 2003 he is involved in implementing Microsoft technologies. Besides that, Maarten is mentoring start-ups and helping founders and leaders break through glass ceilings for growing their business and helping avoid certain pitfalls. Also, Maarten is a regular speaker on both national and international events, like conferences, community events and user group meetings. In his personal life, Maarten is a passionate cyclist and certified wine sommelier.

Maarten Eekels (@maarteneekels) is Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Regional Director, and CTO of Rapid Circle, one of the larger Microsoft Cloud implementation partners in the Netherlands. Maarten is an experienced Microsoft Cloud and Security advocate and ... Show more

Joonas has been working with Microsoft technologies as a hobby since the first version of .NET framework. Currently he works as a software developer at Zure, a company specializing in developing software on Microsoft Azure using its PaaS offerings. He is one of the 6 Azure MVPs in Finland. Joonas is currently the global #1 for Entra ID answers on Stack Overflow (and #6 for Azure overall).

Joonas has been working with Microsoft technologies as a hobby since the first version of .NET framework. Currently he works as a software developer at Zure, a company specializing in developing software on Microsoft Azure using its PaaS offerings. H... Show more

Working on workplace technologies since 2007.
Since I‘ve started my career, I‘ve always been not only focusing on current industry needs, but payed high attention to trends and top notch technology innovations to adopt them accurate and bring the best possible solutions for our employees worldwide.

I enjoy to share my experience and understand needs in the industry. The best feeling is to see own ideas and the ideas of my team come to life.

Working on workplace technologies since 2007. Since I‘ve started my career, I‘ve always been not only focusing on current industry needs, but payed high attention to trends and top notch technology innovations to adopt them accurate and bring the be... Show more

Ognjen Bajic is a DevOps Consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer with over 20 years of experience in professional software development. Specializing in Microsoft ALM/DevOps tools, he has been working with Team Foundation Server (TFS) and later with Azure DevOps since 2004.
Ognjen helps teams and organizations adopt agile tools and practices, automate and optimize their development processes and achieve excellence in continuous delivery and DevOps.  In his work with teams, focusing on all three aspects of DevOps, people, processes and tools, he guides them on their journey to become successful professional development teams.
Ognjen has been speaking extensively about his experiences at various local and international conferences. He has been awarded by Microsoft as an MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Visual Studio and Development Technologies annually since 2006. He also holds a number of Microsoft development, project management and Scrum certifications.  

Ognjen Bajic is a DevOps Consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer with over 20 years of experience in professional software development. Specializing in Microsoft ALM/DevOps tools, he has been working with Team Foundation Server (TFS) and later with... Show more

I work as an AI & Copilot Lead at Forward Forever, focusing on helping organizations adopt AI, Copilot, and agent-based solutions in a practical, well-governed, and scalable way. My work spans customer advisory, solution and system architecture, pre-sales support, and internal capability development across AI and Copilot solutions.

I have over 20 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, working with solutions ranging from intranets, document and case management systems to modern digital workplaces and collaboration platforms. Over the years, my role has evolved from solution designer to lead architect, trainer, and advisor, with a strong focus on how technology actually supports everyday work.

I work as an AI & Copilot Lead at Forward Forever, focusing on helping organizations adopt AI, Copilot, and agent-based solutions in a practical, well-governed, and scalable way. My work spans customer advisory, solution and system architecture, pre-... Show more

I have 7 yrs of experience in IT world and 2 years as a Data Architect in Azure.
I am a MSFT Data MVP and part of MSFT Community champion team in Data sector :
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/nandanhegde-7720/

And author of the blog: https://datasharkx.wordpress.com/

I have 7 yrs of experience in IT world and 2 years as a Data Architect in Azure. I am a MSFT Data MVP and part of MSFT Community champion team in Data sector : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/nandanhegde-7720/ And author of the blog: ht... Show more

Thomas Pentenrieder is a Senior Software Engineer at Medialesson GmbH, currently working mostly with Azure, ASP.NET, Angular and other technologies that start with A.

Thomas Pentenrieder is a Senior Software Engineer at Medialesson GmbH, currently working mostly with Azure, ASP.NET, Angular and other technologies that start with A. Show more

Michael Blumenthal is a Microsoft MVP and the Microsoft Product Manager at NORC. He leads a team of technology service owners that manage and support NORC's investments in Microsoft technology. His team helps teams of business people be more productive and ensures that the organization gets value from its Microsoft 365 investment. As a technical community leader, he is one of the organizers of the M365Chicago events. As a public speaker, he can be found speaking on business technology topics including M365 service change management, Microsoft 365 Copilot, employee experience and user adoption/user enablement, the modern workplace, business productivity, collaboration, and Microsoft 365. See him year-round at technology events and user groups as well as national conferences such as Microsoft Ignite.

Michael has deep expertise in Microsoft collaboration technologies. After starting his career as a software developer building intranets for conferences, he started working with SharePoint Portal Server 2003 when it was in beta. His life has never been the same. He’s designed, implemented, and supported intranets, extranets, and Internet sites for clients in a diverse set of markets. He’s been leading teams to successfully plan, deploy, and support the broader set of Microsoft 365 collaboration workloads since 2014. Michael holds numerous Microsoft certifications including the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity certification and previously held the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute.

Microsoft first recognized Michael as an MVP in 2015. He has also been recognized as an INETA Community Champion in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. He was the first member of the Microsoft Midwest Toastmasters club to obtain the Competent Communicator, Advanced Communicator Bronze, and Advanced Communicator Silver awards.

Michael Blumenthal is a Microsoft MVP and the Microsoft Product Manager at NORC. He leads a team of technology service owners that manage and support NORC's investments in Microsoft technology. His team helps teams of business people be more producti... Show more

Aleksandr Surkov is Microsoft MVP, RD, MCT, Certified Cloud Solution Architect.

Aleksandr Surkov is Microsoft MVP, RD, MCT, Certified Cloud Solution Architect. Show more

I work as Principal Software Engineer @ Medialesson on Cloud- and Hybrid-Platforms with Azure, IoT and .NET with focus of scalability and sustainability.

I run the largest german-speaking C# forum myCSharp.de, I'm the founder of the Azure UserGroup Stuttgart, a co-organizer of the AzureSaturday, write on schwabencode.com, participate in open source projects, speak at various conferences and user groups and also have a bit free time.

I have been named Microsoft MVP nine times since 2015 for .NET and Azure.

I work as Principal Software Engineer @ Medialesson on Cloud- and Hybrid-Platforms with Azure, IoT and .NET with focus of scalability and sustainability. I run the largest german-speaking C# forum myCSharp.de, I'm the founder of the Azure UserGrou... Show more

Power Platform Consultant. 20+ years' experience on IT industry. Helping customers to make the most of their Microsoft investments.

Currently working most of the time with Power Platform. But loving also Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph, PowerShell, Bot Framework etc.

Wrote over 200 blog posts related to Power Platform.

Power Platform Consultant. 20+ years' experience on IT industry. Helping customers to make the most of their Microsoft investments. Currently working most of the time with Power Platform. But loving also Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Microsoft Graph... Show more

I have been into development since I started high school. Since then, I have improved myself a lot with bunch of new technologies as well as the tools around them. About 3 years ago I started a Youtube channel where I teach software/architectures in Turkish language for Turkish Audiences. Early 2023, I have been awarded a Microsoft MVP in Development Technologies.

I have been into development since I started high school. Since then, I have improved myself a lot with bunch of new technologies as well as the tools around them. About 3 years ago I started a Youtube channel where I teach software/architectures in ... Show more

Senior Technical Architect | Author of PCF book | Creator of various tools including Dataverse DevTools & Power Platform ToolBox

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Senior Technical Architect | Author of PCF book | Creator of various tools including Dataverse DevTools & Power Platform ToolBox --- Power Maverick --- Show more

Rob lives to challenge the status quo, a digital transformer, Microsoft MVP & MCT and Founder of an AI startup company. With this context he is focusing on driving business success with modern AI technologies. Based on this foundation he's currently driving overall AI Strategy as Head of AI EMEA at AvePoint.

With this skillset, Rob supports companies mapping their business processes to modern workplace solutions with an AI-First Approach and make them more successful in transforming the business, driving user adoption and protecting company data.

Ask him anything about AI, Microsoft Viva, Information Governance, Teams Adoption Strategies as well as security topics.

Rob lives to challenge the status quo, a digital transformer, Microsoft MVP & MCT and Founder of an AI startup company. With this context he is focusing on driving business success with modern AI technologies. Based on this foundation he's currently ... Show more

Systems Engineer specialized in innovation, software engineering, and technology management. Microsoft MVP in Copilot, entrepreneur, and international speaker focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovation-driven business models. Chief Innovation Officer at PlanupSoft, where she leads AI-powered solutions that help organizations and startups turn ideas into scalable, sustainable products

Systems Engineer specialized in innovation, software engineering, and technology management. Microsoft MVP in Copilot, entrepreneur, and international speaker focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovation-driven business ... Show more

Currently pushing code to solve business problems, I write technical blogs when I learn something new. Former technical trainer.

Currently pushing code to solve business problems, I write technical blogs when I learn something new. Former technical trainer. Show more

With more than two decades of experience in immersive technologies and a background in software engineering and research, Saskia is a recognized authority in the XR field. As technical lead for XR at Sopra Steria, she drives the development of cutting-edge Unity3D applications and virtual/augmented reality solutions, working closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions. Saskia's technical expertise and community leadership have earned her the prestigious Microsoft MVP award for Mixed Reality four years in a row, and she has been recognized as a Sopra Steria Codesmith. Beyond her day-to-day responsibilities, Saskia is actively involved in organizing major industry events and international user group meetups. She is the SIGGRAPH Immersive Pavilion chair for 2025, co-organizer of the Global XR Community and host of podcast Lost in a Lightfield.

With more than two decades of experience in immersive technologies and a background in software engineering and research, Saskia is a recognized authority in the XR field. As technical lead for XR at Sopra Steria, she drives the development of cutti... Show more

Dominik Deschner ist Senior Software Engineer bei der medialesson GmbH und unterstützt deren Kunden bei innovativen Softwareprojekten. Er verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von Software innerhalb des Microsoft-Ökosystems und Webtechnologien wie z.B. Angular. Industrie 4.0 und das IIoT stellen einen besonderen Interessens- und Erfahrungsschwerpunkt von Dominik dar, was sich auch durch seine Auszeichnung als Microsoft MVP im Bereich IoT widerspiegelt.

Dominik Deschner ist Senior Software Engineer bei der medialesson GmbH und unterstützt deren Kunden bei innovativen Softwareprojekten. Er verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in der Entwicklung von Software innerhalb des Microsoft-Ökosystems und Webtec... Show more

I am an experienced (20+ years) French software developer,
I made myself known through Xamarin and .net MAUI open source components on github: https://github.com/roubachof/
I created the Sharpnado brand to make it fun: sharpnado.com.
Since 4 years I am a Microsoft MVP.
Since 4 years now, I am also a freelance Flutter developer and felt in love with Riverpod.

I gave a lot of talks through the years as an expert freelance consultant in different companies. Mostly on apps architectures:

* I gave a public talk pre covid at Xamarin Expert Day in 2019, called ["Free yourself from IsBusy=True"](https://twitter.com/Piskariov/status/1188825195831857153).
I live coded with David Ortinau, head of xamarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9BTJyVFPfo
* I was part of the Xamarin .Net conf hosted by Microsoft in 2020: https://youtu.be/AB9PycndUbA?list=PLdo4fOcmZ0oW4W_qQr_dlnKtAfTB0Ezl9&t=2023
* In 2023, I created 2 episodes of the "The Sharpnado's Post-Rock Lo-Fi Live Coding Show" on Twitch and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8fCrVhMF81DRoUaN4nMVA
* In February this year I was back at Koln for the Maui Day (https://mauiday.net/) on the mvvm-flux architecture (one-way updates).

I am an experienced (20+ years) French software developer, I made myself known through Xamarin and .net MAUI open source components on github: https://github.com/roubachof/ I created the Sharpnado brand to make it fun: sharpnado.com. Since 4 years... Show more