Ron Dagdag has spent 25 years figuring out which tool fits the problem. Today he leads AI research engineering at Thomson Reuters and builds agentic systems that hold up in production — not just on stage. He's a multi-year Microsoft MVP in AI, Mixed Reality, and IoT. He speaks internationally, organizes community events across DFW, and keeps a side stack of sensors, robots, and half-finished ideas. He tinkers. He teaches. 🛠️ Code > Create > Coach > Repeat.

Ron Dagdag has spent 25 years figuring out which tool fits the problem. Today he leads AI research engineering at Thomson Reuters and builds agentic systems that hold up in production — not just on stage. He's a multi-year Microsoft MVP in AI, Mixed ... Show more

Since 2010 delivering value in the Microsoft ecosystem: .NET web development, designing and building solutions in Azure. Since 2021, more focused in the Power Platform and Artifical Intelligence world.

Since 2010 delivering value in the Microsoft ecosystem: .NET web development, designing and building solutions in Azure. Since 2021, more focused in the Power Platform and Artifical Intelligence world. Show more

Louëlla Creemers is a software developer from the Netherlands focusing on .NET, C#, and modern web technologies. She is active in the developer community as a teacher, content creator, blogger, and public speaker, with a focus on making advanced or new topics accessible to developers at all stages of their careers. Online, she enjoys sharing educational content and the occasional joke with an audience of over 30,000 developers.

Through her community involvement, Louëlla was awarded the Microsoft MVP title in 2023 in the Developer Technologies category. She is also a board member of the .NET Foundation and a mentor for her local CoderDojo.

Louëlla Creemers is a software developer from the Netherlands focusing on .NET, C#, and modern web technologies. She is active in the developer community as a teacher, content creator, blogger, and public speaker, with a focus on making advanced or n... Show more

Håkan holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational behavior. He has also taken courses on university level in psychology, interaction design and human-computer interaction. He has 25 years’ experience of software development in various positions such as developer, tester, architect, project manager, scrum master, practice manager and team lead.

Håkan is Chairman of the Norwegian .NET User Group Oslo (NNUG) and is active as an Ambassador for Oslo AI, the local chapter for the global City.AI community. In addition, he is the co-founder of AI42, an online school for learning about AI and Data Science and the Azure User Group Sweden, a meetup focused on Azure.

Håkan is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in AI, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and a MCT Community Lead.

Currently Håkan is working as an Senior AI Architect at Sopra Steria.

Håkan holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational behavior. He has also taken courses on university level in psychology, interaction design and human-computer interaction. He has 2... Show more

I am Clément SERAFIN, Global Solution Architect AI.
Specialized in tenant 365 migrations during merge & acquisitions, I advised multiple companies on several areas of Microsoft 365:
– Entra ID (Security, IAM)
– Teams (Call center, Teams Premium, Mesh)
– Exchange Online / Hybrid (Migration, Security)
– Copilot 365
– Defender for Office 365
– PowerShell advanced automation (Graph, Xaml Gui)

Now as part of Microsoft, I help companies to get the best of last AI Solution like Agent 365 or Copilot Cowork.

I am Clément SERAFIN, Global Solution Architect AI. Specialized in tenant 365 migrations during merge & acquisitions, I advised multiple companies on several areas of Microsoft 365: – Entra ID (Security, IAM) – Teams (Call center, Teams Premium, M... Show more

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer events, co-organize local community gatherings, stream live programming sessions, and author open source projects, complementing his expertise in professional software development. As Microsoft MVP (Developer Technologies), JetBrains Community Contributor (.NET) and co-organizer of DotNetDevs.at, it's his ambition to share knowledge about everything C#.

Stefan's passion is to practice Clean Code and test-driven development in order to build maintainable high-performance software in an ever-evolving team, supported by tools from the .NET Ecosystem. He loves to attend and speak at public developer eve... Show more

My name is Jannik Reinhard and I'm 28 years old. I work as Head of AI & Lead Epic Fusion Germany GmbH — the German arm of Epic Fusion AG, a Swiss Microsoft consultancy founded in 2021 in Bern. Epic Fusion is won the global Microsoft Partner of the Year 2024 and helps organizations build secure, cloud-native digital workplaces by uniting people, processes, and Microsoft technology under the philosophy "digital first, humans not second." Core offerings include Modern Workplace transformation on Microsoft 365, Cloud Security & Zero Trust, AI solutions, business automation and Managed Workplace services.

I hold dual Microsoft MVP status in Security (Intune) and AI Platform (Microsoft Foundry) — one of very few MVPs worldwide recognized in both disciplines simultaneously.

Before Epic Fusion, I spent 11 years at BASF, the world's largest chemical company. Starting with an IT apprenticeship, I advanced to Senior Solution Architect for Modern Device Management and Technical Lead/Lead Architect for AIOps. There I designed and built an enterprise AI framework from scratch that reached 70,000+ active users and supported IT operations for over 120,000 employees — focused on detecting and resolving issues proactively before they reach the end user.

I'm equally passionate about community and knowledge sharing. I write at jannikreinhard.com and have contributed to technical books and open-source projects.
I regularly speak at international events including
- MMS
- Workplace Ninjas
- Modern Endpoint Management Summit
- ESPC
- Experts Lives
- NIC
- CloudX
- Global AI Bootcamp
- Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn
... and many more.

My name is Jannik Reinhard and I'm 28 years old. I work as Head of AI & Lead Epic Fusion Germany GmbH — the German arm of Epic Fusion AG, a Swiss Microsoft consultancy founded in 2021 in Bern. Epic Fusion is won the global Microsoft Partner of the Ye... Show more

With a passion for open source, Cody is a software engineer and open source advocate who enjoys connecting people with technology through talks, workshops, and collaboration. Since becoming an international speaker in 2022, he has presented on topics ranging from Node.js and web development to virtualization, embedded Linux, and software-defined vehicles. His goal is always the same: making complex technical topics practical, engaging, and accessible.

With a passion for open source, Cody is a software engineer and open source advocate who enjoys connecting people with technology through talks, workshops, and collaboration. Since becoming an international speaker in 2022, he has presented on topics... Show more

Part technologist, part educator, part community organizer—Karinne Bessette operates at the intersection of enterprise security, hands-on learning, and human connection.
In their role as Technical Storyteller in Veeam's Office of the CTO, they specialize in Microsoft 365 security and backup strategy, develop thought leadership content, and present at conferences worldwide. Their speaking portfolio spans M365 administration, Power Automate, Copilot, AI agents, Adaptive Cards, adoption strategy, and workplace culture—with live demos, because they believe the best way to learn is by doing.
A Microsoft MVP, MCT Alumni, and Object First Ace with 10+ certifications, they also teach courses at Knox Technical Center and participate in Education Advisory Boards. They run the Women in M365 Book club and co-organize the Columbus Microsoft Teams User Group—because building community is as important as building solutions.
(See more: https://linktr.ee/rinbytes).

Part technologist, part educator, part community organizer—Karinne Bessette operates at the intersection of enterprise security, hands-on learning, and human connection. In their role as Technical Storyteller in Veeam's Office of the CTO, they speci... Show more

Simon is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized globally as a leading voice in modern endpoint management, Microsoft Intune, and security in Entra ID.

As an international speaker, Simon is recognized for delivering engaging sessions that combine in-depth technical expertise with practical guidance, inspiring IT professionals to rethink how they manage and secure endpoints in today’s cloud-first world. His expertise and thought leadership have made him a trusted resource at major conferences and events worldwide.

Beyond the stage, Simon extends his influence through writing and community contributions, sharing strategies and best practices that help organizations thrive in the ever-changing landscape of endpoint and cloud management.

Driven by a passion for empowering others with knowledge, Simon continues to shape the conversation on modern workplace technology, ensuring IT leaders and practitioners are equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Simon is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized globally as a leading voice in modern endpoint management, Microsoft Intune, and security in Entra ID. As an international speaker, Simon is recognized for delivering eng... Show more

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over two decades of industry experience. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at conferences worldwide. Currently, Laila is busy building NServiceBus at Particular Software and solving distributed riddles. She specializes in event-driven systems and is passionate about critical thinking. When she's not immersed in complex problems or code, Laila enjoys indulging in her favorite pastime - knitting! She finds that tangling the yarn into beautiful patterns helps untangle her thoughts.

Laila Bougria is a Solutions Architect and Engineer with over two decades of industry experience. She's a keynote speaker, a Microsoft MVP in Azure and Developer Technologies, and frequently shares her knowledge and insights at conferences worldwide.... Show more

Florian Salzmann is a Microsoft MVP and Leading Expert at UMB, based in Switzerland. He focuses on modern endpoint management, security, and automation across Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, and the Microsoft Security stack.

He helps organizations fix real-world gaps that cannot be solved through the portal alone. From PowerShell-driven Intune automation and third-party patching to building scalable solutions using Microsoft Graph and custom workflows. A key part of his work is making Intune do things Microsoft hasn’t built yet.

Florian is a regular speaker at international conferences such as MEM Summit Paris, NIC Summit Oslo, and multiple Workplace Ninja events. His sessions are highly technical, demo-driven, and focused on real-world scenarios that attendees can apply immediately, including limitations, pitfalls, and things that don’t work as expected.

Beyond the stage, he shares practical solutions and deep dives on his blog scloud.work, contributes to msnugget.com, and builds reusable automation and tooling for the community. If it involves endpoint management, security, or pushing Intune beyond its limits, he is probably already working on it.

Florian Salzmann is a Microsoft MVP and Leading Expert at UMB, based in Switzerland. He focuses on modern endpoint management, security, and automation across Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, and the Microsoft Security stack. He helps organizations ... Show more

I help organizations design, build, and optimize secure, scalable Microsoft Azure platforms that deliver measurable business results.
For over 20 years, I’ve guided enterprise leaders and product teams through high-stakes cloud adoption, complex migrations, and performance optimization, combining deep technical expertise with a calm, collaborative style that keeps teams focused and projects on track.

My work includes:

- (Enterprise) cloud adoption & migration – ensuring smooth transitions with minimal risk
- Cost optimization & performance tuning – making Azure investments more efficient
- Security & compliance – protecting business-critical systems and data
- Platform engineering & landing zones – building robust foundations for innovation

I’ve been honored with nine consecutive Microsoft MVP awards for my contributions to the global Azure and .NET community. Outside client projects, I speak at international conferences and run workshops that turn complex cloud concepts into actionable insights.
Recent events include VS Live, NDC, Techorama Netherlands & Belgium; DevSum Sweden, Future Tech and Update Conf

Now, as founder of LoekD Consultancy BV, I partner with organizations ready to accelerate their Azure or software journey, whether that means starting fresh or unlocking more value from what you already have, accelerated with the power of AI.

Contact me for full projects, workshops or sparring sessions.

Let’s connect:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/loekd
- GitHub: github.com/loekd
- BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/loekd.com

I help organizations design, build, and optimize secure, scalable Microsoft Azure platforms that deliver measurable business results. For over 20 years, I’ve guided enterprise leaders and product teams through high-stakes cloud adoption, complex mig... Show more

Alfonso Graziano is a AI Tech Lead with a strong background in software engineering, specializing in JavaScript, AI and distributed systems. Currently at Nearform, Alfonso leads engineering teams to deliver impactful projects. Passionate about knowledge sharing, he loves to solve problems and contributes to tech communities.

Alfonso Graziano is a AI Tech Lead with a strong background in software engineering, specializing in JavaScript, AI and distributed systems. Currently at Nearform, Alfonso leads engineering teams to deliver impactful projects. Passionate about knowle... Show more

The last wave of Power Platform was about building apps. The next one is about building agents and that's where I now spend my time.

I'm a Power Platform Solution Architect and Microsoft MVP in Auckland, working AI-first: designing agentic solutions that actually do the work, not just chat about it. That means Copilot Studio agents wired into real business processes, Model Context Protocol (MCP) on Dataverse to give those agents grounded, governed access to enterprise data, and M365 Copilot extended so it works the way an organisation actually operates.

What I bring: • Agentic solution design Copilot Studio, autonomous and triggered agents, and the orchestration patterns that make them reliable in production • MCP + Dataverse connecting agents to trusted enterprise data with the right grounding and governance, not bolt-on prompts • M365 Copilot extensibility agents, plugins and connectors that extend Copilot into real workflows • The architecture underneath Dynamics 365 CE, Power Apps and Power Automate, so the AI layer sits on solutions that hold up • Recognised at the edge of this work

Microsoft MVP and part of the team behind the attempted Guinness World Record at the Microsoft Agent Hack

I think and build in the open sharing the experiments, the dead ends and the "hang on, what if I tried it this way?" moments, because this space is moving too fast to learn any other way.

📌 Open to select engagements in agentic AI on the Microsoft stack Copilot Studio, MCP/Dataverse, M365 Copilot. If you're trying to move from Copilot demos to agents that deliver, let's talk DM me.

The last wave of Power Platform was about building apps. The next one is about building agents and that's where I now spend my time. I'm a Power Platform Solution Architect and Microsoft MVP in Auckland, working AI-first: designing agentic solutio... Show more

Senior Frontend Engineer and Google Developer Expert in Angular, Davide leads the GDG Roma Città and Angular Roma communities.

While rooted in Angular, he is currently expanding his horizons into Node.js, React, and AI experimentation to share fresh insights through talks and workshops.

Outside of coding, he is an archery enthusiast, a board game strategist, and a fan of escape rooms.

Senior Frontend Engineer and Google Developer Expert in Angular, Davide leads the GDG Roma Città and Angular Roma communities. While rooted in Angular, he is currently expanding his horizons into Node.js, React, and AI experimentation to share fre... Show more

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native architectures, and has worked across industries including energy, finance, retail, and software.
As a speaker, author, and content creator, Florian shares practical lessons from real-world projects through conference talks, articles, and his YouTube channel—helping engineers and teams design systems that are secure, maintainable, and built for long-term success.

Florian Lenz is a Microsoft Azure MVP and Cloud Architect with over 10 years of experience building secure, scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. He specializes in Azure Landing Zones, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native archit... Show more

Roberth is a self-proclaimed "cloud automator" and "platform creator". He primarily works on building cloud native platforms, while being an advocate for Platform Engineering and DevOps. He has been awarded the title Microsoft Azure MVP and CNCF Ambassador, and previously HashiCorp Ambassador. As an active speaker for several years, he has been on stage everywhere from small local meetups to KubeCon.

Furthermore, he initiated Cloud Native Norway, which hosts events and supports the cloud native community in Norway. Additionally, he is active in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation as maintainer of the OpenGitOps project, previously a co-chair of TAG App Delivery, and founded and lead the Platforms Working Group for several years.

Roberth is a self-proclaimed "cloud automator" and "platform creator". He primarily works on building cloud native platforms, while being an advocate for Platform Engineering and DevOps. He has been awarded the title Microsoft Azure MVP and CNCF Amba... Show more

Michelle Frost is an AI and machine learning practitioner, Microsoft AI MVP, and AI Advocate at JetBrains. She is also the founder of Accountable Intelligence, where she consults on AI governance and responsible AI strategy.

She holds a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Johns Hopkins University and brings over a decade of experience across data science, engineering, and enterprise AI systems to questions of fairness, accountability, transparency, privacy, and risk. Her work spans AI and machine learning strategy, responsible AI development, and governance for high-risk domains, with a particular interest in building systems that keep humans meaningfully in the lead.

Michelle speaks on AI ethics, accessibility, inclusion, and the human impact of emerging technologies. Outside of work, Michelle can usually be found in her garden or with her nose in a book.

Michelle Frost is an AI and machine learning practitioner, Microsoft AI MVP, and AI Advocate at JetBrains. She is also the founder of Accountable Intelligence, where she consults on AI governance and responsible AI strategy. She holds a Master of ... Show more

Isaac Levin is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains and a Microsoft MVP. He has over 15 years of experience working as a developer for the web, mostly in the Microsoft Ecosystem. Outside of work, he hosts a podcast called Coffee and Open Source where he interviews folks from across the tech industry as well as builds open-source projects like PresenceLight and GitHub Stat Tracker. He lives outside of Seattle Washington and likes to wind down from work with his wife Ariana and his 2 children Isaac and Avery.

Isaac Levin is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains and a Microsoft MVP. He has over 15 years of experience working as a developer for the web, mostly in the Microsoft Ecosystem. Outside of work, he hosts a podcast called Coffee and Open Source where he... Show more

John's experience leading large technical teams in complex environments has made him a global expert in performance and scalability. John speaks at conferences around the world on database strategy and topics related to performance tuning, development, and cloud computing. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and former Microsoft MVP. He is the principal consultant and founder at Procure SQL.

John's experience leading large technical teams in complex environments has made him a global expert in performance and scalability. John speaks at conferences around the world on database strategy and topics related to performance tuning, developmen... Show more

With more than 2 decades of customer experience, a long history in Microsoft products, Michael is a Cloud Architect who enjoys sharing his experience with the community and help the community grow.
During the last years, Michael was working with customers in Microsoft Teams topics, Microsoft 365 implementations overall and since 2022 he's also working with his customers in different Microsoft Viva projects.
Since more than seven years Michael has its own company, working with the focus on Microsoft topics, Change-Management and Project-Management. He's also a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services since 2021.

With more than 2 decades of customer experience, a long history in Microsoft products, Michael is a Cloud Architect who enjoys sharing his experience with the community and help the community grow. During the last years, Michael was working with cus... Show more

Liz Rice is Chief Open Source Officer at eBPF specialists Isovalent, creators of the Cilium project, and now part of Cisco. She is an award-winning speaker, and the author of O'Reilly books on "Container Security" and "Learning eBPF". She has held many roles with the CNCF, including as a governing board member, chair of the Technical Oversight Committee, and Co-Chair of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. She was also previously on the board of OpenUK.

She has a wealth of software development, team, and product management experience from working on network protocols and distributed systems, and in digital technology sectors such as VOD, music, and VoIP. When not writing code, or talking about it, Liz loves riding bikes in places with better weather than her native London, competing in virtual races on Zwift, and making music under the pseudonym Insider Nine.

Liz Rice is Chief Open Source Officer at eBPF specialists Isovalent, creators of the Cilium project, and now part of Cisco. She is an award-winning speaker, and the author of O'Reilly books on "Container Security" and "Learning eBPF". She has held ma... Show more

Dieter is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and an experienced IT architect since 2012. He focuses on designing clear, scalable enterprise architectures, with a strong emphasis on domain-driven thinking and practical cloud governance.
As a TOGAF-certified architect, he helps large distributed organisations simplify complex landscapes, align business domains, and build integration strategies that actually work across countries and teams.
He speaks at events about cloud architecture, enterprise integration, and the real lessons learned from modernising systems, adopting AI, and running global platforms without unnecessary complexity.

Dieter is a Microsoft MVP for Azure and an experienced IT architect since 2012. He focuses on designing clear, scalable enterprise architectures, with a strong emphasis on domain-driven thinking and practical cloud governance. As a TOGAF-certified a... Show more

Security consultant with a focus on Microsoft Security either on-prem or in the cloud, and a blueteamer at heart. Viktor has worked within IT for the past 10 years always within Cyber Security. Working for public sector in Sweden for years but now as a specialist at Truesec AB focusing on proactive security measures, DFIR and advises on all things cyber.

Security consultant with a focus on Microsoft Security either on-prem or in the cloud, and a blueteamer at heart. Viktor has worked within IT for the past 10 years always within Cyber Security. Working for public sector in Sweden for years but now as... Show more

Mauro Morales is a Guatemalan software developer and speaker. He’s currently a Staff Engineer at Spectro Cloud, where he’s part of the team building Kairos — an open-source Linux distribution for running Kubernetes at the edge. Mauro regularly speaks at conferences like KubeCon, FOSDEM, and the Open Source Summit, and co-hosts the Cloud Native Community Belgium.

Mauro Morales is a Guatemalan software developer and speaker. He’s currently a Staff Engineer at Spectro Cloud, where he’s part of the team building Kairos — an open-source Linux distribution for running Kubernetes at the edge. Mauro regularly speaks... Show more

Meet Seema, the tech whiz at Autodesk. She's not just about fixing things – she loves sharing what she knows! Whether speaking at cool events like GitLab Commit, and GitHub Universe or breaking down tech on her YouTube channel, Seema makes the complicated stuff easy and fun. Join her on a tech adventure where learning and sharing go hand in hand! 🚀

Meet Seema, the tech whiz at Autodesk. She's not just about fixing things – she loves sharing what she knows! Whether speaking at cool events like GitLab Commit, and GitHub Universe or breaking down tech on her YouTube channel, Seema makes the compli... Show more

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Copilot & M365 MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and governance for medium to large-scale organization. With 30 years of IT industry experience, Mike spent the last few years managing and delivering collaboration solutions to a wide range of mid to large scale projects. He is an evangelist and visionary where he can and provide the business and technical leadership required for delivering successful global Microsoft 365 projects. This has giving him the opportunity to work with great talented colleagues and people who I have a lot of respect for their passion and dedication.

He is an active member in the Microsoft 365 community and have spoken in many Microsoft conferences, local events, and corporate functions.

Mike Maadarani is a Microsoft Copilot & M365 MVP, a board member of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, and a Cloud Solutions Architect who has been providing strategic solutions surrounding architecture, planning, migration and governance for... Show more

Josh has been interested in computers since he was five years old. He has worked professionally as a developer, engineer, director, and architect for over 20 years. He considers himself a lifelong learner. He ​loves mentoring and working with others. His passion is seeing others progress through their careers.

Josh has led large product development initiatives for multiple financial services organizations. This has included migrating from desktop applications to the web and from on-premise to the cloud.

Josh has been interested in computers since he was five years old. He has worked professionally as a developer, engineer, director, and architect for over 20 years. He considers himself a lifelong learner. He ​loves mentoring and working with othe... Show more

My name is Marjolein Opsteegh. I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a big Power BI enthusiast living in the Netherlands, who loves to share knowledge, especially at the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build dashboards that are both visually appealing and user-friendly, keeping end users in mind throughout the process.

In addition to creating dashboards, I enjoy writing about frontend principles and sharing practical tips to help others get the most out of Power BI. I frequently speak at events and host Q&A sessions, inspiring others to improve their skills and embrace the power of data visualization, both online and offline.

My name is Marjolein Opsteegh. I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a big Power BI enthusiast living in the Netherlands, who loves to share knowledge, especially at the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build dashbo... Show more