Most Active Speakers 2025

Sessionize proudly presents the list of the most active speakers in the year 2025!

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Indira Bandari

Indira Bandari

I have a Masters degree in Statistics and have over 20 years of experience in designing and developing datawarehouses and analytical solutions.

I am a co-organiser of the NZ Business Intelligence - Power BI User Group and Auckland Artificial Intelligence Meetups. I am also an international Speaker at various events and conferences.

Volunteering and sharing my knowledge is my passion. In my pass time I teach game development for primary school kids. I have started teaching about databases and Power BI to 10 -15 year old kids and amaze myself at the creativity the younger generation is capable of

I have a Masters degree in Statistics and have over 20 years of experience in designing and developing datawarehouses and analytical solutions. I am a co-organiser of the NZ Business Intelligence - Power BI User Group and Auckland Artificial In... Show more

Joakim Nilsson

Joakim Nilsson

Joakim has a background in Mathematics and is working as Knowledge Graph Lead for Capgemini. He has experience running Knowledge Graph project both from the public and private sector - in Sweden and abroad.

Joakim has a background in Mathematics and is working as Knowledge Graph Lead for Capgemini. He has experience running Knowledge Graph project both from the public and private sector - in Sweden and abroad. Show more

Ricardo Rincon

Ricardo Rincon

I have a degree in computer science, a passion for modeling and data analysis with Power BI, 13 years of experience in BI and 9 years with Power BI, and my entire career working with data and business metrics.

I have a degree in computer science, a passion for modeling and data analysis with Power BI, 13 years of experience in BI and 9 years with Power BI, and my entire career working with data and business metrics. Show more

Neil Chandler

Neil Chandler

Neil has been working in IT since 1988 when he coded Assembler and Cobol on IBM Mainframes against both hierarchical (NoSQL-ish) and relational databases. He started using Oracle software in 1991. Neil is an Oracle ACE Director and a founding member of the MASH Program. He likes to drink strong smooth Italian coffee, good beer and better whisky, depending upon the time of day.

Neil has been working in IT since 1988 when he coded Assembler and Cobol on IBM Mainframes against both hierarchical (NoSQL-ish) and relational databases. He started using Oracle software in 1991. Neil is an Oracle ACE Director and a founding member ... Show more

Rajaniesh Kaushikk

Rajaniesh Kaushikk

Meet Rajaniesh Kaushikk – a Microsoft MVP and TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect with over 22 years of experience in delivering complex software architectures for Fortune 500 companies. Rajaniesh specializes in data integration, governance, and analysis, with a proven track record in defining technical architectures, designing analytic solutions, and developing agile frameworks. His expertise spans Hybrid Cloud, Azure Cloud, Power BI, Kubernetes, Databricks Lakehouse, Snowflake, and more, making him a trusted partner in solving intricate business challenges and driving market growth.

As a hands-on technical architect, Microsoft Certified Solution Architect, and Databricks Champion, Rajaniesh excels in translating complex concepts into actionable strategies, whether through pre-sales technical presentations or public speaking at Microsoft events. A Microsoft Certified Trainer, he is committed to sharing his knowledge and staying at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring scalable and innovative solutions for modern software architecture needs.

Meet Rajaniesh Kaushikk – a Microsoft MVP and TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect with over 22 years of experience in delivering complex software architectures for Fortune 500 companies. Rajaniesh specializes in data integration, governance, and ana... Show more

Luigi Fugaro

Luigi Fugaro

Luigi Fugaro's journey into the realm of computer science began in the vibrant world of video games, starting with the Vic 20 and Atari ST1040. This early exposure ignited a fascination with the inner workings of games, particularly the allure of manipulating game code to unlock endless lives and energy. This initial intrigue was the catalyst for Luigi's foray into programming, marking the start of a rich and diverse professional path.

Throughout his distinguished career, Luigi has demonstrated a remarkable versatility, mastering an array of programming languages from the structured precision of Fortran to the modern fluency of Java, Go, Delphi, Visual Basic, and Python. His relationship with JavaScript is a bit more nuanced, viewing it as borderline in the programming language spectrum. Though he doesn’t classify HTML as a programming language per se, Luigi holds a deep respect for its capabilities and applications.

As his career progressed, Luigi ventured beyond the boundaries of coding, exploring the increasingly critical domains of observability, monitoring, and data management. A pivotal chapter in his career unfolded at Red Hat and Redis, where he realized the critical role of application performance for clients, further enriching his professional expertise.

Now, Luigi remains as enthusiastic and driven as ever, constantly seeking new knowledge and challenges. His passion for technology not only leads him to embark on numerous side projects - most of which remain unfinished except for his notable literary contributions - but also keeps him at the forefront of innovation in the ever-evolving field of computer science.

Luigi Fugaro's journey into the realm of computer science began in the vibrant world of video games, starting with the Vic 20 and Atari ST1040. This early exposure ignited a fascination with the inner workings of games, particularly the allure of man... Show more

Pascal Brunner-Nikolla

Pascal Brunner-Nikolla

From hype to impact: I help executive teams become Frontier Firms by leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Agents delivering measurable productivity gains, risk reduction, and scalable adoption.

I'm Pascal, a Microsoft MVP (M365 Copilot & Copilot Extensibility) and Senior Manager & Head of Modern Work at Campana & Schott.

I work directly with Microsoft product groups and advise medium-to-large enterprises on how to drive successful AI and Frontier transformations with Microsoft technologies.

🎯 Focus areas
• Frontier Transformation: Empowering organizations to lead with AI
• M365 Copilot: Driving readiness, adoption, and measurable outcomes
• AI Agents: Building intelligent workflows that scale across teams

🔥 What you’ll get here
• Actionable insights from real-world Copilot and Agent implementations
• Weekly updates on Microsoft announcements and product evolution
• Proven frameworks and executive playbooks for AI adoption at scale

I regularly speak at conferences and deliver keynotes.

My weekly newsletter, #CopilotYourDay translates AI complexity into leadership clarity.

.🏒 Off the field, I’m a former Swiss junior national ice hockey player:
team spirit and a winning mindset shape how I lead transformations.

👉 Follow for field-tested strategies, Copilot use cases, and enterprise AI insights.

From hype to impact: I help executive teams become Frontier Firms by leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Agents delivering measurable productivity gains, risk reduction, and scalable adoption. I'm Pascal, a Microsoft MVP (M365 Copilot & C... Show more

Jean-Pierre Riehl

Jean-Pierre Riehl

Obsessed by Data, Power BI Fan, Innovation-driven, Business-oriented, Artificially-Intelligent, Community leader, I manage all data-related topics with my team at Cellenza, a consultancy firm in France.
I work for more than 20 years on challenging projects, from web to IoT including a lots of Data and AI.
I am awarded as Data Platform MVP since 2008 and I’m intensively involved in French Communities.

Obsessed by Data, Power BI Fan, Innovation-driven, Business-oriented, Artificially-Intelligent, Community leader, I manage all data-related topics with my team at Cellenza, a consultancy firm in France. I work for more than 20 years on challenging p... Show more

James Reeves

James Reeves

Data enthusiast on a mission to make cost effective data platforms accessible to all while navigating the whims of an ADHD-powered mind – it's a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but he makes it work!

Data enthusiast on a mission to make cost effective data platforms accessible to all while navigating the whims of an ADHD-powered mind – it's a bit like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but he makes it work! Show more

Carla Cañagueral Rosell

Carla Cañagueral Rosell

With 5 years of experience in Power BI, I am focused on data modeling and storytelling to create dynamic and effective dashboards. Graduated in Applied Statistics and with a master's degree in Big Data, I am passionate about technology and continuous learning.

With 5 years of experience in Power BI, I am focused on data modeling and storytelling to create dynamic and effective dashboards. Graduated in Applied Statistics and with a master's degree in Big Data, I am passionate about technology and continuous... Show more

Paras Mamgain

Paras Mamgain

Paras is a Technical Lead Manager at Google Cloud, where he leads a team dedicated to simplifying complex cloud solutions for customers. Drawing on his strong foundation in cloud solutions and backend development, he guides his team in architecting scalable and resilient infrastructure. Paras is also a passionate educator and regular international speaker at premier events like the Linux Foundation Open Source Summit, known for his ability to make advanced technology accessible to a wide audience.

Paras is a Technical Lead Manager at Google Cloud, where he leads a team dedicated to simplifying complex cloud solutions for customers. Drawing on his strong foundation in cloud solutions and backend development, he guides his team in architecting s... Show more

Ryan Schouten

Ryan Schouten

With a passion for technology that is matched only by his commitment to community engagement, Ryan Schouten stands out as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Hailing from the vibrant tech scene of California, Ryan has carved a niche for himself as a thought leader and advocate for Microsoft Products & Services.

Ryan’s journey in the tech industry is marked by his eagerness to share knowledge and foster learning. His expertise spans across various Microsoft technologies, where he has contributed significantly through public speaking, content creation, and mentorship. His ability to demystify complex technical concepts and present them in an accessible manner has made him a beloved figure in the tech community.

At the core of Ryan’s philosophy is the belief that technology can be a force for good, driving innovation and solving real-world problems. He actively participates in community events where he shares insights and collaborates with other experts.

With a passion for technology that is matched only by his commitment to community engagement, Ryan Schouten stands out as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Hailing from the vibrant tech scene of California, Ryan has carved a niche for him... Show more

Cat Morris

Cat Morris

Cat is a Staff Product Manager at Syntasso, where she works at the intersection of developer experience, infrastructure strategy, and product design. With a background in enterprise platform tooling and developer productivity, she focuses on helping teams treat platforms as products that deliver measurable value. Cat brings experience from both engineering and product management roles in fast-scaling tech environments.

Cat is a Staff Product Manager at Syntasso, where she works at the intersection of developer experience, infrastructure strategy, and product design. With a background in enterprise platform tooling and developer productivity, she focuses on helping ... Show more

Angela Velasco Perea

Angela Velasco Perea

Power Platform Developer

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David Amorín García

David Amorín García

Me llamo David Amorin Garcia, tengo 32 años y me dedico a la comunicación desde los 15. Como amante de las tecnologías y de transmitir conocimiento, me gradué en Teatro a la par que me formaba en aspectos relacionados con el SEO y los datos. Aproveché durante varios años la ventana que me ofrecía YouTube y Twitch para mostrar las aptitudes que iba adquiriendo y compartirlas con la audiencia. A principios de 2022 decidí entrar en el mundo empresarial para aportar todo lo que había aprendido durante todos estos años y así poder ayudar a los demás.

Me llamo David Amorin Garcia, tengo 32 años y me dedico a la comunicación desde los 15. Como amante de las tecnologías y de transmitir conocimiento, me gradué en Teatro a la par que me formaba en aspectos relacionados con el SEO y los datos. Aprovech... Show more

Sven Sieverding

Sven Sieverding

I am both a SharePoint developer and consultant @teamneusta with over 15 years of experience with creating collaboration and modern workspace solutions using Microsoft tools.

My favorite quote is "When all you have is a Hammer, everything looks like a Nail"(Abraham Maslow)
Why? Because our world is complex. And a single tool or a narrow perspective won't help with complex problems.
So, i think that lifelong learning, trying new technologies and talking about them to others are extremely important things.

I am both a SharePoint developer and consultant @teamneusta with over 15 years of experience with creating collaboration and modern workspace solutions using Microsoft tools. My favorite quote is "When all you have is a Hammer, everything looks l... Show more

Jérôme Urvoas

Jérôme Urvoas

Jérôme is a professional coach, agile coach, facilitator and trainer.
For 19 years, he has been one of the pioneers who have develop an agile culture within Lectra teams. He is now in charge of a team of internal coaches that he created and who support his company in its many changes.
Passionate about human dynamics, he has developed over the years an expertise in the fields of agility, change management and the management of teams and organizations.
Active member of the Agile community and of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council France, he likes to share his experience and his convictions through conferences and training.

Jérôme is a professional coach, agile coach, facilitator and trainer. For 19 years, he has been one of the pioneers who have develop an agile culture within Lectra teams. He is now in charge of a team of internal coaches that he created and who supp... Show more

Andrii Raikov

Andrii Raikov

Andrii has a total of 17 years of software engineering experience and has been very passionate about Go for the past 6 years. Over the past 5 years at Delivery Hero, he has adeptly harnessed Golang, excelling in constructing high-load applications, leveraging Golang's concurrency capabilities to engineer scalable solutions that optimise performance and handle substantial data processing tasks.

Andrii has a total of 17 years of software engineering experience and has been very passionate about Go for the past 6 years. Over the past 5 years at Delivery Hero, he has adeptly harnessed Golang, excelling in constructing high-load applications, l... Show more

Michael Greth

Michael Greth

Michael Greth is a passionate tech enthusiast and long-standing contributor to the digital workplace and AI community. As a freelance consultant, speaker, and trainer, he focuses on Microsoft Copilot, AI, Microsoft 365, enterprise video with Microsoft Stream/Clipchamp and naturally, SharePoint, which has been at the heart of his work for decades.

Michael has been producing video content and live events for many years, sharing insights across YouTube and other platforms. A true podcast pioneer, he launched sharepointpodcast.de back in 2005 and now hosts yourcopilot.de, diving into the latest trends in Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI and productivity.

In recognition of his deep expertise and tireless community engagement, Michael has been awarded the Microsoft MVP title ffor an impressive 26 consecutive years currently for or Microsoft Copilot & Clipchamp.

Michael Greth is a passionate tech enthusiast and long-standing contributor to the digital workplace and AI community. As a freelance consultant, speaker, and trainer, he focuses on Microsoft Copilot, AI, Microsoft 365, enterprise video with Microsof... Show more

Carola Lilienthal

Carola Lilienthal

Dr. Carola Lilienthal is Managing Director of WPS - Workplace Solutions GmbH and has been regularly analysing the future viability of software architectures on behalf of her customers since 2003. In 2019, she summarized her experiences from over a hundred analyses in the book "Sustainable Software Architecture". In 2017, together with Henning Schwentner, she translated Vaughn Vernon's book "Domain-Driven Design Distilled" into German. In 2025 her book "Domain-Driven Transformation - Modernize Legacy Systems and Mitigate Risks" was published.

Dr. Carola Lilienthal is Managing Director of WPS - Workplace Solutions GmbH and has been regularly analysing the future viability of software architectures on behalf of her customers since 2003. In 2019, she summarized her experiences from over a hu... Show more

Callum Whyte

Callum Whyte

Callum Whyte is a x6 Microsoft MVP and x8 Umbraco MVP specialising in building robust scalable solutions on Azure and the .NET stack, as well as websites with the open-source Umbraco CMS. By day he heads up the award-winning team at Bump, across the UK and Australia.

Away from his desk you can find him organising community events; from local meetups and hackathons, to global conferences and roadshows. He’s an active contributor to open source projects, a regular speaker at events all over the world, as well as co-host of a weekly YouTube series “UmbraCoffee”!

Callum Whyte is a x6 Microsoft MVP and x8 Umbraco MVP specialising in building robust scalable solutions on Azure and the .NET stack, as well as websites with the open-source Umbraco CMS. By day he heads up the award-winning team at Bump, across the ... Show more

Edit Kapcari

Edit Kapcari

With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices, and ensure scalable, well-architected solutions. My expertise covers automation, low-code development, and AI integration, always with a focus on user-centric design and business value. I have a hands-on approach, supporting teams through training, and strategic consulting to encourage a healthy working culture and internal capability building. At conferences and community events, I share insights through talks, panels, and workshops, always aiming to inspire, connect and enable. I thrive in fast-paced, complex projects, balancing pragmatism with a strong drive for quality and innovation. Ultimately, my goal is to make technology accessible, impactful, and future-proof for customers and their people.

I've been in the Microsoft ecosystem since 2017, starting as a Dynamics 365 CE developer before evolving into a Power Platform Advisor. Today, I lead a team of Power Platform experts, driving adoption, governance, and innovation.

Academical Background:
• M.Sc. in Computer Science | Saarland University
• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering | Polytechnic University of Tirana

With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices,... Show more

Radu Vunvulea

Radu Vunvulea

Radu Vunvulea is a technology enthusiast working as VP of Cloud for Endava. He has a vast experience in different technologies and industries. Most of his time is spent working with the cloud, helping companies to innovate and finding solutions to their business problems. He enjoys building bridges between people and helping others to grow. He shares his knowledge on his personal blog and at different events where he is invited as a speaker. In his spare time, he drives an IT community and he is also a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Azure MVP.

Radu Vunvulea is a technology enthusiast working as VP of Cloud for Endava. He has a vast experience in different technologies and industries. Most of his time is spent working with the cloud, helping companies to innovate and finding solutions to th... Show more

Femke Cornelissen

Femke Cornelissen

Femke Cornelissen is Chief Copilot at Wortell. She is also the founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women can connect through the community in Microsoft Teams and various on- and offline events.

Femke is also a Microsoft 365 blogger with only Dutch content. Her goal is to organize, speak and attend conferences to learn, connect and share knowledge with others.

Find out more at www.femkecornelissen.com

Femke Cornelissen is Chief Copilot at Wortell. She is also the founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women can connect through the community in... Show more

Anja Schröder

Anja Schröder

Anja Schröder is a Microsoft MVP and Modern Workplace Architect at Skaylink. She designs and builds Microsoft 365 architectures and leads their technical implementation from initial concept to rollout. Her approach ensures that solutions are not only secure and reliable but also improve the day-to-day work experience. Her expertise lies in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot. In her sessions, she combines deep technical knowledge with practical examples to show how organizations can unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365.

Anja Schröder is a Microsoft MVP and Modern Workplace Architect at Skaylink. She designs and builds Microsoft 365 architectures and leads their technical implementation from initial concept to rollout. Her approach ensures that solutions are not only... Show more

Aidan Finn

Aidan Finn

Aidan Finn (@joe_elway) is a Microsoft Azure MVP and the founder of Cloud Mechanix, where he delivers expert-led Azure training and consulting based on decades of real-world experience. With a career spanning infrastructure, virtualisation, and cloud, Aidan helps organisations design secure, scalable Azure solutions—and empowers teams to master the platform themselves. Learn more at cloudmechanix.com and his blog, aidanfinn.com.

Aidan Finn (@joe_elway) is a Microsoft Azure MVP and the founder of Cloud Mechanix, where he delivers expert-led Azure training and consulting based on decades of real-world experience. With a career spanning infrastructure, virtualisation, and clou... Show more

Baptiste Macé

Baptiste Macé

Ingénieur logiciel animé par l’ambition d’apporter un regard neuf à chaque mission, mon expertise réside dans l’identification des "pain points" et la mise en œuvre de solutions pérennes et adaptées. Axé sur le client, je crois fermement que le logiciel doit être un outil au service des utilisateurs, tout en respectant les enjeux sociaux et environnementaux.
Écologiste convaincu, je m’efforce de réduire l’impact environnemental des projets numériques que je conduis, intégrant les pratiques de green IT comme un levier stratégique et éthique. J’aspire à développer des solutions responsables, en valorisant l’efficience et la durabilité à toutes les étapes du cycle de vie logiciel.
En parallèle, mon engagement humaniste se traduit par une demi-journée hebdomadaire dédiée à des actions sociales. Je suis persuadé que la technologie, couplée à une approche bienveillante, peut être un puissant vecteur de progrès et de solidarité.

Ingénieur logiciel animé par l’ambition d’apporter un regard neuf à chaque mission, mon expertise réside dans l’identification des "pain points" et la mise en œuvre de solutions pérennes et adaptées. Axé sur le client, je crois fermement que le logic... Show more

Aldan Creo

Aldan Creo

Hi! I'm Aldan, and I'm passionate about technology and research. I studied Computer Science in Spain, France and Switzerland, founded a few associations and contributed to open source projects. I've also been lucky enough to get some recognition for leadership and academic achievements, and I love learning from the community and participating in events. Currently, I'm working on research that combines Natural Language Processing and Knowledge Graphs, two topics I'm always happy to talk about!

Hi! I'm Aldan, and I'm passionate about technology and research. I studied Computer Science in Spain, France and Switzerland, founded a few associations and contributed to open source projects. I've also been lucky enough to get some recognition for ... Show more

Mihai Maruseac

Mihai Maruseac

Building AGI with Privacy and Security as Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI.

Previously was a member of the Google Open Source Security Team (GOSST), working on Supply Chain Security for ML (released model-signing). Co-lead on a Secure AI Framework (SAIF) workstream from Google on AI supply chain. Chairing OpenSSF AI/ML working group and involved in CoSAI’s supply chain integrity workstream.

Also a GUAC maintainer as part of GOSST.

Previously, built the TensorFlow Security team and temporarily lead the OSS Tensorflow team.

Prior to Google, he was adding Differential Privacy to Machine Learning algorithms at a startup, following a PhD in Differential Privacy from UMass Boston.

Building AGI with Privacy and Security as Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI. Previously was a member of the Google Open Source Security Team (GOSST), working on Supply Chain Security for ML (released model-signing). Co-lead on a Secure AI Framew... Show more

Josephine Pfeiffer

Josephine Pfeiffer

Josephine is a Red Hatter specializing in infrastructure and Security from the cloud to mainframe and everything in between.

She has worked for enterprises, SMEs, and startups in roles spanning platform engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, and technology management.

She is an active open-source contributor to Kubernetes-related projects such as Backstage and Kube-burner.

Josephine is a Red Hatter specializing in infrastructure and Security from the cloud to mainframe and everything in between. She has worked for enterprises, SMEs, and startups in roles spanning platform engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engin... Show more

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Most Active Speakers 2025

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 2025.

The 3% is calculated from the pool of all speakers that have at least one accepted session in year 2025. We don't include inactive speakers or speakers that had no accepted sessions during the year. There are around 39,000 unique accepted speakers this year, the 3% is 1163. 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 2025. 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.