Most Active Speakers 2024

Sessionize proudly presents the list of the most active speakers in the year 2024!

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Amarender Peddamalku

Amarender Peddamalku

Amarender Peddamalku is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications. As a Digital Transformation Leader and Microsoft Modern Work Practice Lead at Perficient, my focus is on Employee Experience and Power Platform. Has over 15 years of experience with Microsoft Technologies and worked with every single version of SharePoint since its inception.

Amarender Peddamalku is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications. As a Digital Transformation Leader and Microsoft Modern Work Practice Lead at Perficient, my focus is on Employee Experience and Power Platform. Has over 15 years of experience with Mi... Show more

Michael Seidl

Michael Seidl

Michael is an IT Process automation Expert with Customers all around the Globe, a Cloud and Datacenter MVP since 2015, and an au2mation enthusiast.

Michael is an IT Process automation Expert with Customers all around the Globe, a Cloud and Datacenter MVP since 2015, and an au2mation enthusiast. Show more

Jocelyn Poblete

Jocelyn Poblete

Senior Solution Architect and AWS Certified x3 | Women in tech 🧑‍💻 and Mom of 3👶.💞 | User Group Leader AWS Girls CL🧑‍💻 | Community Builder and Podcaster in the channel in 🚨Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Cloud_Wise and Spotify 👉 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jossytech

Senior Solution Architect and AWS Certified x3 | Women in tech 🧑‍💻 and Mom of 3👶.💞 | User Group Leader AWS Girls CL🧑‍💻 | Community Builder and Podcaster in the channel in 🚨Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Cloud_Wise and Spotify 👉 https://cre... Show more

Fabien Billiet Vandeschrick

Fabien Billiet Vandeschrick

Passionné d'histoire, de culture agile, de jeux, de science fiction et de généalogie, j'aime m'inspirer de ce que j'observe et de mes rencontres.
Agiliste convaincu, je ne considère pas l'agilité comme une finalité, mais comme un levier pour révéler le potentiel d'une organisation. Mon rôle est donc d'accompagner les équipes dans leur quête d'efficacité, de collaboration ou de sens. Qu'il s'agisse de concevoir des produits, relever des défis organisationnels ou renforcer une dynamique collective, je m'engage à construire des solutions durables.

Passionné d'histoire, de culture agile, de jeux, de science fiction et de généalogie, j'aime m'inspirer de ce que j'observe et de mes rencontres. Agiliste convaincu, je ne considère pas l'agilité comme une finalité, mais comme un levier pour révéler... Show more

Alain Delachaux

Alain Delachaux

Je suis tombé dans la marmite Agile en 2018 après 17 ans de vie dans l'IT.
D'abord Product Owner puis Scrum Master. Maintenant j'accompagne les équipes dans leur découverte de l'Agilité.
Je suis foncièrement agnostique Agile. Et je défends l'idée que les Frameworks sont des outils qui doivent être compris et utilisés à bon escient afin de servir une démarche respectueuse du manifeste et son esprit tout en tenant compte des impacts sur le vivant.

Je suis tombé dans la marmite Agile en 2018 après 17 ans de vie dans l'IT. D'abord Product Owner puis Scrum Master. Maintenant j'accompagne les équipes dans leur découverte de l'Agilité. Je suis foncièrement agnostique Agile. Et je défends l'idée... Show more

Fawaz Ghali

Fawaz Ghali

Fawaz Ghali is a technologist specializing in AI, Data Engineering, Open Source, and Developer Relations. Passionate about community-driven innovation, he creates technical content, delivers talks, and engages with developer communities to drive the adoption of modern technologies in a rapidly evolving landscape.

With over two decades of experience and a PhD in Computer Science, Fawaz has published 45+ peer-reviewed papers and delivered 200+ talks worldwide. He is also the author of several books and reports and actively shares insights, empowering developers and data engineers through knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Fawaz Ghali is a technologist specializing in AI, Data Engineering, Open Source, and Developer Relations. Passionate about community-driven innovation, he creates technical content, delivers talks, and engages with developer communities to drive the ... Show more

Toon Vanhoutte

Toon Vanhoutte

Hi! I'm Toon Vanhoutte, Azure Solution Architect and Microsoft Azure MVP. My duty is to design and deliver reliable, secure and scalable applications in the Azure cloud. I'm not scared to take up big challenges and to dive into development mode.

As a managing partner of Noest, my focus is to create a vibrant, local community of Microsoft enthusiasts with a "getting-things-done" mentality. I'm a quite active member of the Microsoft Azure community and was speaker on several community and company events. I love to share my experiences and learn from others during workshops, presentations and blogs. Being an Azure MVP, I'm actively collaborating with various Microsoft / Azure product teams.

Hi! I'm Toon Vanhoutte, Azure Solution Architect and Microsoft Azure MVP. My duty is to design and deliver reliable, secure and scalable applications in the Azure cloud. I'm not scared to take up big challenges and to dive into development mode. A... Show more

Sam Debruyn

Sam Debruyn

Sam Debruyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Cloud & Data Platform Architect passionate about modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric. In his day-to-day, he designs and implements data platforms that support customers in harvesting the full potential of their data. Sam has over 10 years of experience with Microsoft Azure and often blogs about his adventures in data. He contributes to the data community through blog posts, open-source projects, and speaking engagements at data meetups and conferences.

Sam Debruyn is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Cloud & Data Platform Architect passionate about modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric. In his day-to-day, he designs and implements data platforms that support customers in harvesting the ful... Show more

Juliette Lorentz

Juliette Lorentz

Fondatrice de Voilou. et passionnée par les OKR.

Mon objectif ? Transformer vos ambitions en résultats concrets !

Avec plus de 5 ans d'expérience, j'accompagne des entreprises comme Accor, Decathlon et bien d'autres dans leur réussite.

Envie de booster votre stratégie ? Let's go !

Fondatrice de Voilou. et passionnée par les OKR. Mon objectif ? Transformer vos ambitions en résultats concrets ! Avec plus de 5 ans d'expérience, j'accompagne des entreprises comme Accor, Decathlon et bien d'autres dans leur réussite. Env... Show more

Roelant Dieben

Roelant Dieben

With over 20 years of experience developing software on the Microsoft stack, Roelant Dieben has a lot to share about stuff that has been obsolete for years. At Sopra Steria he is helping companies with their Azure cloud and AI challenges, he is a Microsoft Azure & AI MVP, and has a passion for machine learning & AI and application lifecycle management.

With over 20 years of experience developing software on the Microsoft stack, Roelant Dieben has a lot to share about stuff that has been obsolete for years. At Sopra Steria he is helping companies with their Azure cloud and AI challenges, he is a Mic... Show more

Jess Pomfret

Jess Pomfret

Jess Pomfret is a Data Platform Engineer and a dual Microsoft MVP. She started working with SQL Server in 2011, and enjoys problem-solving and automating processes with PowerShell.

She also enjoys contributing to dbatools and dbachecks, two open source PowerShell modules that aid DBAs with automating the management of SQL Server instances. She has also contributed to the SqlServerDsc module, adding several new resources to use when configuring your SQL Servers.

She grew up in the South West of England and outside of her DBA life enjoys Crossfit, cycling and watching proper football.

Jess Pomfret is a Data Platform Engineer and a dual Microsoft MVP. She started working with SQL Server in 2011, and enjoys problem-solving and automating processes with PowerShell. She also enjoys contributing to dbatools and dbachecks, two open ... Show more

Charunthon Limseelo

Charunthon Limseelo

A student in Computer Engineering (International Program) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), who really got inspired about technologies, especially on Data Science and Machine Learning. Additionally, being a part of Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors, as the young technology evangelist among big technological industries and universities partners.

A student in Computer Engineering (International Program) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), who really got inspired about technologies, especially on Data Science and Machine Learning. Additionally, being a part of Microsof... Show more

Zain Hasan

Zain Hasan

Zain Hasan is a Senior AI/ML DevRel Engineer at Together AI a company that allows people to train, fine-tune, and run generative AI models faster, at lower cost, and at production scale. He is an engineer and data scientist by training, who pursued his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Toronto building artificially intelligent assistive technologies. He then founded his company developing a digital health platform that leveraged machine learning to remotely monitor chronically ill patients. More recently he practiced as a consultant senior data scientist in Toronto. He is passionate about open-source software, education, community, and machine learning and has delivered workshops and talks at multiple events and conferences.

Zain Hasan is a Senior AI/ML DevRel Engineer at Together AI a company that allows people to train, fine-tune, and run generative AI models faster, at lower cost, and at production scale. He is an engineer and data scientist by training, who pursued h... Show more

Henrik Rexed

Henrik Rexed

Henrik is a Cloud Native Advocate at Dynatrace, the leading Observability platform. Prior to Dynatrace, Henrik has worked more than 15 years, as Performance Engineer. Henrik Rexed Is Also one of the Organizer of the conferences named WOPR, KCD Austria and the owner of the Youtube Channel IsitObservable.

Henrik is a Cloud Native Advocate at Dynatrace, the leading Observability platform. Prior to Dynatrace, Henrik has worked more than 15 years, as Performance Engineer. Henrik Rexed Is Also one of the Organizer of the conferences named WOPR, KCD Austri... Show more

Scott Rigby

Scott Rigby

Scott is an artist, engineer & dad, collaborating on a different kind of world. Into collective art, activism, therapy & open source nerdy stuff. Scott is a Cloud Native Ambassador, speaker, organizer of CNCF community events including the New York Kubernetes Meetup and New York KCD, and international conferences including GitOpsCon. He enjoys helping develop Free and Open Source Software that anyone can use, including co-maintaining CNCF projects Helm, Flux and OpenGitOps.

Scott is an artist, engineer & dad, collaborating on a different kind of world. Into collective art, activism, therapy & open source nerdy stuff. Scott is a Cloud Native Ambassador, speaker, organizer of CNCF community events including the New York K... Show more

Warwick Rudd

Warwick Rudd

Warwick Rudd is a Data Platform MVP, Microsoft Certified Master – SQL Server 2008, Founder and Principal Consultant at SQL Masters Consulting. With 20+ years of experience beginning with the release of SQL Server 6.5, he has worked in both Australia and England from small start-ups to Multi-National Corporations. He is a frequent speaker at local SQL Server User Groups / Meetups & SQL Saturday events in Australia and New Zealand as well as many international in-person and remote presentations. When not playing with the SQL stack, Warwick likes to get away to the cold and spend time snowboarding.

Warwick Rudd is a Data Platform MVP, Microsoft Certified Master – SQL Server 2008, Founder and Principal Consultant at SQL Masters Consulting. With 20+ years of experience beginning with the release of SQL Server 6.5, he has worked in both Australia ... Show more

Shawn Dorward

Shawn Dorward

Shawn Dorward is Vice President of the SMB Division (Fulcrum Group) at sa.global and a seasoned business and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in ERP and CRM implementations. His expertise spans a wide range of industries and organizations—from small family-owned businesses to complex global deployments—driving digital transformation and delivering measurable business value.

Recognized as a 7-time Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, Shawn is deeply passionate about helping businesses maximize efficiency and ROI through strategic use of technology. His dedication to the Microsoft Dynamics community is evident in his frequent speaking engagements at user groups, conferences, and online events across the U.S.

Shawn shares practical insights and productivity tips through his popular blog www.LifeHacks365.com, covering Dynamics 365 (including Dynamics GP and Business Central) and Office 365 tools like Excel and Outlook.

Embracing the next wave of innovation, Shawn is currently exploring the power of AI and Microsoft Copilot. Through his platform www.TheWorldsOkayestShawn.com, he documents his journey with podcasts, blog posts, and life hacks—all designed to help others save time, increase efficiency, and navigate their own Copilot adventures.

Shawn Dorward is Vice President of the SMB Division (Fulcrum Group) at sa.global and a seasoned business and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in ERP and CRM implementations. His expertise spans a wide range of industries and organiz... Show more

Dennie Declercq

Dennie Declercq

Dennie is Microsoft MVP Developer Technologies and has experience in accessibility with Microsoft technologies. In daily life Dennie is president and developer at DDSoft, a nonprofit that connects IT to People who are less tech-savvy. Dennie invented technical solutions and systems to help people with disabilities to participate in their daily life. Thanks to his autism he's the right man at the right spot to contribute as a volunteer in function of people with disabilities.

Dennie is Microsoft MVP Developer Technologies and has experience in accessibility with Microsoft technologies. In daily life Dennie is president and developer at DDSoft, a nonprofit that connects IT to People who are less tech-savvy. Dennie invented... Show more

Ron Klein

Ron Klein

Ron Klein is a seasoned software architect, leading ultra-wide R&D projects and promoting technical standardization. In his free time, Ron contributes to the NodeJS open source community, runs his own technical blog (ronklein.co.il) and acts as a mentor for career management for software engineers. In between he loves watching movies and listening to music and podcasts.

Ron Klein is a seasoned software architect, leading ultra-wide R&D projects and promoting technical standardization. In his free time, Ron contributes to the NodeJS open source community, runs his own technical blog (ronklein.co.il) and acts as a men... Show more

Melissa McKay

Melissa McKay

Melissa is passionate about Java, DevOps and Continuous Delivery. She is currently Head of Developer Relations for JFrog and a member of the Technical Steering Committee of the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA). She loves sharing her knowledge with the community as a developer, speaker, and author. Melissa has been recognized as a Java Champion and a Docker Captain, is an international speaker at numerous events including KubeCon and DockerCon, and is co-author of the O'Reilly title, DevOps Tools for Java Developers.

Melissa is passionate about Java, DevOps and Continuous Delivery. She is currently Head of Developer Relations for JFrog and a member of the Technical Steering Committee of the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA). She loves sharing her knowledge w... Show more

Hugh McKee

Hugh McKee

Hugh McKee is a skilled back-end developer, and developer advocate with decades of experience building enterprise applications. Specializing in large-scale, cloud-based systems, Hugh is dedicated to learning new technologies and sharing his knowledge with others. As a developer advocate, he speaks at conferences worldwide and is the author of "Designing Reactive Systems: The Role Of Actors In Distributed Architecture." With a passion for teaching and evolving his software engineering skills, Hugh is a valuable contributor to the tech community.

Hugh McKee is a skilled back-end developer, and developer advocate with decades of experience building enterprise applications. Specializing in large-scale, cloud-based systems, Hugh is dedicated to learning new technologies and sharing his knowledge... Show more

Uwe Ricken

Uwe Ricken

Uwe Ricken is working with IT systems since the 90’s. The start of experiences with Microsoft SQL Server came with the assignment for development of membership administration software for the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany. The software has been distributed to five additional European countries. The primary passion for developments with Microsoft SQL Server expanded in 2007 with his engagement as a DBA for Deutsche Bank AG in Frankfurt am Main. After 6 years of operational experiences as a DBA and over 14 years as a developer of complex database models he achieved the “Microsoft Certified Master – SQL Server 2008” certification which “was” the highest technical certification. The year 2013 finished with the first MVP award for his support to the Microsoft SQL Server community in Germany and Europe.
To provide his deep knowledge about Microsoft SQL Server to the interested community Uwe Ricken is blogging since 2010 at http://www.sqlmaster.de about his daily experiences with Microsoft SQL Server. His blog posts are in German language only to provide the German speaking SQL community inside views into the technology of Microsoft SQL Server.
Uwe Ricken is a speaker on many international conferences and events and preferred topics are “Database Internals”, “Indexing” and “Development”.

Uwe Ricken is working with IT systems since the 90’s. The start of experiences with Microsoft SQL Server came with the assignment for development of membership administration software for the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany. The software has ... Show more

Johan Heimar Prieto Benavides

Johan Heimar Prieto Benavides

Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom.

Besides his main job, he's passionate about being a speaker and a writer. Johan has even written a book in Spanish called 'DevOps en nuestra lengua', sharing his knowledge and experiences.

He's worked in various fields like state banking and telecoms, always bringing his practical skills to each project. Johan likes to mix new ideas with good management, which has helped many businesses.

On the other hand, constantly seeking to train, learn, and explore new areas in the field of computer engineering.

Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom. Besides his main job, he's passionate about bei... Show more

Daniel Glenn

Daniel Glenn

Daniel is a Microsoft MVP and Independent Consultant working with organizations to help them understand, adopt, and love their technology. Daniel is a sought-after trainer, providing customized Microsoft Teams, Copilot, SharePoint, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Viva, Power BI, and Power Automate training for companies around the world.

Daniel is passionate about building technical community in Tennessee with his roles as the Director of Microsoft 365 Nashville and Region Lead on Microsoft's Global Community Initiative (MGCI). He is also co-host for the popular "365 Message Center Show" at https://365MCS.com. You can follow Daniel online at https://DanielGlenn.com and @DanielGlenn on X/Twitter.

Daniel is a Microsoft MVP and Independent Consultant working with organizations to help them understand, adopt, and love their technology. Daniel is a sought-after trainer, providing customized Microsoft Teams, Copilot, SharePoint, Microsoft Purview,... Show more

Mohamed Derhalli

Mohamed Derhalli

Mohamed has been working with Microsoft technologies for 16 years & awarded 6 times as an MVP. He has a passion for SharePoint, Teams & Power Platform!
Mohamed obtained his Master's degree in Software Engineering from the university of Hertfordshire with the Golden Herts Award.

Mohamed has been working with Microsoft technologies for 16 years & awarded 6 times as an MVP. He has a passion for SharePoint, Teams & Power Platform! Mohamed obtained his Master's degree in Software Engineering from the university of Hertfordshire... Show more

Alexander Benoit

Alexander Benoit

Alexander Benoit is the CEO of water IT Security and Defense a company that provides holistic and continuous security. Specializing not only in enterprise security consulting but also in 24/7 managed SOC, Alex has deep threat insights from over 100 thousand endpoints, identities and SaaS usage. He is a Microsoft MVP for Security and a member of the privileged group of Microsoft Regional Directors. With Trust in Tech Cologne, he leads a community of now several thousand white-hats.

Alexander Benoit is the CEO of water IT Security and Defense a company that provides holistic and continuous security. Specializing not only in enterprise security consulting but also in 24/7 managed SOC, Alex has deep threat insights from over 100 t... Show more

Barbara Forbes

Barbara Forbes

Barbara Forbes is the Field CTO at OGD in the Netherlands. She is a Microsoft Azure MVP, MCT, and a GitHub Star. In her work Barbara aims to be the bridge between strategy, technology, education and development. Her focus includes the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code, PowerShell and GitHub. Barbara loves teaching in an accessible manner; in person, as a teacher for LinkedIn Learning and as a regular speaker at conferences and user groups. She is actively involved in the tech community, including being part of the organization of European events

Barbara Forbes is the Field CTO at OGD in the Netherlands. She is a Microsoft Azure MVP, MCT, and a GitHub Star. In her work Barbara aims to be the bridge between strategy, technology, education and development. Her focus includes the Microsoft Cloud... Show more

Eric Boyd

Eric Boyd

Eric D. Boyd is the Founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Microsoft Regional Director, a regular conference speaker, and the co-author of Step-by-Step Azure SQL Database from Microsoft Press. He is so passionate about cloud, mobile and modern applications, that he founded responsiveX (www.responsiveX.com), a technology company that helps customers deliver great web, mobile and enterprise apps using the cloud and Azure. Eric launched his technology career almost two decades ago with a web development startup and has served in multiple roles since including developer, consultant, technology executive and business owner. You can find Eric blogging at http://www.EricDBoyd.com and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/EricDBoyd.

Eric D. Boyd is the Founder and CEO of responsiveX, a Microsoft Azure MVP, a Microsoft Regional Director, a regular conference speaker, and the co-author of Step-by-Step Azure SQL Database from Microsoft Press. He is so passionate about cloud, mobile... Show more

Satish Upadhyaya

Satish Upadhyaya

I am a Global Microsoft 365 Architect at Momentum Telecom Inc. with over 12+ years of experience in the field of unified communications. I have a deep understanding of the entire unified communications lifecycle, from presales to deployment and user adoption. I am also a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Teams, which means that I am a recognized expert in the platform.

I have worked with a variety of businesses of all sizes, helping them to implement unified communications solutions that meet their specific needs. I have a proven track record of success in delivering innovative solutions that help businesses to improve their communication and collaboration capabilities.

In addition to my technical skills, I also have strong telecom expertise. I have a deep understanding of the telecom regulations around the world and I can help businesses to comply with these regulations.

I am a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for helping businesses to communicate and collaborate more effectively. I am confident that I can make a significant contribution to your team and help you to achieve your business goals.

I am a Global Microsoft 365 Architect at Momentum Telecom Inc. with over 12+ years of experience in the field of unified communications. I have a deep understanding of the entire unified communications lifecycle, from presales to deployment and user ... Show more

Ahmad Najjar

Ahmad Najjar

Ahmad Najjar is a Solution Lead Architect based in Oslo, Norway, with over 20 years of experience in the technology field. He is a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA), MCT, and MVP and has worked extensively with a wide range of technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and SharePoint. Ahmad has a proven track record of designing and implementing solutions across Microsoft’s key platforms—Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365. His specialization in Power Automate, Power Apps, and AI Builder allows him to deliver tailored, innovative solutions.

Ahmad’s expertise spans multiple areas, including Information Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Solutions Architecture, Applications Architecture & Design, Database Design, and Integration Architecture. He has a deep understanding of designing scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems. His work frequently involves creating comprehensive architecture blueprints, defining technical standards, and solving complex problems across various domains.

Beyond his technical skills, Ahmad is a seasoned author and technical reviewer, contributing to several books in the industry. His leadership extends to organizing IT events, where he has spent over eight years fostering a vibrant tech community. For over a decade, he has been actively enabling and facilitating community-driven and technical initiatives, sharing his knowledge and helping upskill others in the field.

Ahmad's passion for technology and continuous learning drives him to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies. He aims to continue expanding his expertise, particularly in artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

Ahmad Najjar is a Solution Lead Architect based in Oslo, Norway, with over 20 years of experience in the technology field. He is a Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA), MCT, and MVP and has worked extensively with a wide range of... Show more

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Most Active Speakers 2024

Every year, we put together a list of the most active speakers. This list features the top 3% of speakers who have participated in events using Sessionize during the 2024.

The 3% is calculated from the pool of all speakers that have at least one accepted session in year 2024. We don't include inactive speakers or speakers that had no accepted sessions during the year. There are around 38,000 unique accepted speakers this year, the 3% is 1036. Not all of them have their speaker profiles set as public, and we respect that, so the list doesn't show all of them.

The calculation is based on the number of accepted events, that's the main criteria, but to get more refined results we also look at things like multiple sessions per event, sharing a session with a co-speaker and how big the event is. Number of submissions and declined sessions don't affect the list.

Please note that the count of events and sessions in this list does not represent the number of events and sessions from the year 2024. Instead, it shows the number of events and sessions featured on the speaker's public speaker profile; these numbers have nothing to do with the award itself.