Dr. Nicolene is a visionary leader and advocate for progressive educational change, adept at navigating the complexities of the evolving educational landscape. With a keen systems thinking approach, she recognizes that the future of education is a dynamic and ever-changing journey, requiring adaptability, resilience, and a proactive stance towards embracing uncertainty. As a Thought Leader in the Royal Bafokeng Nation, Dr. Nicolene excels in fostering innovation and continuous improvement in educational practices. She understands the critical need for educators and administrative professionals to possess a diverse array of skills, combined with strong initiative and self-motivation.Her extensive background in teacher training at the tertiary level underscores her commitment to elevating educational standards. Dr. Nicolene has successfully spearheaded high-level professional development programs across various educational and non-educational organizations, demonstrating her ability to drive systemic change in education. She has shared her insights and expertise through international workshops, in adapting to diverse educational contexts.

Dr. Nicolene is a visionary leader and advocate for progressive educational change, adept at navigating the complexities of the evolving educational landscape. With a keen systems thinking approach, she recognizes that the future of education is a dy... Show more

Pablo Vannini es Licenciado en Sociologia con una Maestria en Economía Social, se acercó al Movimiento de Software Libre hace casi 30 años y hace 20 fundó gcoop - Cooperativa de Software Libre.
Es docente Universitario, entusiasta de la tecnología libre y la Economía Social.

Pablo Vannini es Licenciado en Sociologia con una Maestria en Economía Social, se acercó al Movimiento de Software Libre hace casi 30 años y hace 20 fundó gcoop - Cooperativa de Software Libre. Es docente Universitario, entusiasta de la tecnología l... Show more

Tuva Adams Tuva is the Chairman of The Global NGO Stakeholders Summit, a pan-African convening organised under Twende Green Planet. He led the inaugural Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya from 24 to 26 June 2026, bringing together government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders around the theme of catalysing change for inclusive and sustainable development in Africa. Under his leadership, the Summit produced a set of Collaboration Blueprints spanning food security and agriculture, climate change and the blue economy, policy and governance, and entrepreneurship, youth and women, alongside the Pan-African NGO Portal, a shared digital infrastructure initiative for the continent's social impact sector.

Tuva Adams Tuva is the Chairman of The Global NGO Stakeholders Summit, a pan-African convening organised under Twende Green Planet. He led the inaugural Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya from 24 to 26 June 2026, bringing together government, civil societ... Show more

Aleksandar is accomplished individual with a strong background in Java (20+ years in IT business). He believes in the power of the Internet, have a desire to learn more and to also be involved in its future development. Goal oriented, analytical and sharp individual with a lot of energy and also spread that inspiration among his co-workers. Coming from city of Novi Sad, one of the biggest IT development center in Serbia, Aleksandar has been working in various environments. His professional career starts as desktop application developer using Delphi IDE. In 2007. joins international company Levi9 as Java Web developer. As from 2015. actively learning and helping clients to prepare and adopt for The Cloud. In 2017. joins NovaCode d.o.o. where he works nowadays as Software Architect. In private life husband, father of 2: a boy and a girl, likes to play table tennis.

Aleksandar is accomplished individual with a strong background in Java (20+ years in IT business). He believes in the power of the Internet, have a desire to learn more and to also be involved in its future development. Goal oriented, analytical and ... Show more

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectures, implementing microservices, and advocating for clean code and DevOps best practices.

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectu... Show more

Mihai Tataran is the General Manager of Avaelgo, he is also a Microsoft MVP on AI and Microsoft Regional Director.

Mihai is a Software Engineer by education and trade, and started his company Avaelgo immediately after graduating in 2006. He started doing training and consulting on Microsoft technologies, becoming a Microsoft MVP in 2009 because of his involvement in the Microsoft Communities. During the last years Mihai has been working on building Avaelgo's Cloud and AI business, now being an award-winning Microsoft SD and Advanced Specializations Partner. His main focus is designing products and services on top of the Cloud and AI, helping the Sales processes and also working as a consultant on enterprise projects.

Mihai is regular speaker at international conferences: ESPC, DevReach in Bulgaria, Codecamp Macedonia, Microsoft TechEd, Microsoft Summit; he is also involved in organizing ITCamp Romania.

Mihai Tataran is the General Manager of Avaelgo, he is also a Microsoft MVP on AI and Microsoft Regional Director. Mihai is a Software Engineer by education and trade, and started his company Avaelgo immediately after graduating in 2006. He starte... Show more

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Java (Apress) and Decompiling Android (Apress).

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Jav... Show more

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application connections, and empower customers with the knowledge and resources to prioritize software supply chain security, minimize technical obligations, and achieve compliance goals. His interests lies in System Design, Functional Programming and Observability

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application conn... Show more

In a relentless pursuit of knowledge and awesome experiences. Working with Mobile apps for 9 years, baking well with start(ups(and downs)), and have been part of awesome products and teams. mostly Android.
Now working on reusable components in KMM and UI libraries in Jetpack compose.

In a relentless pursuit of knowledge and awesome experiences. Working with Mobile apps for 9 years, baking well with start(ups(and downs)), and have been part of awesome products and teams. mostly Android. Now working on reusable components in KMM a... Show more

Omoleye Julius is a Senior DevOps and Platform Engineer with extensive experience designing, modernizing, and scaling cloud-native infrastructure across AWS and Kubernetes environments. He has led cloud migrations, platform engineering initiatives, disaster recovery implementations, and modernization projects for organizations ranging from startups to enterprise-scale businesses across multiple industries.

With a background spanning DevOps engineering, backend development, cloud architecture, and technical training, Julius specializes in Kubernetes, Terraform, Platform Engineering, CI/CD automation, cloud cost optimization, observability, and AWS ecosystem technologies. He has helped organizations improve reliability, security, scalability, and operational efficiency through infrastructure automation and cloud-native best practices.

Beyond his professional work, Julius is passionate about knowledge sharing and community development. He has mentored aspiring cloud and DevOps engineers, organized technical bootcamps, and delivered training sessions focused on helping engineers build practical cloud and platform engineering skills.

When he's not architecting cloud platforms or automating infrastructure, he enjoys exploring emerging technologies, contributing to technical communities, and helping organizations navigate their cloud transformation journeys.

Omoleye Julius is a Senior DevOps and Platform Engineer with extensive experience designing, modernizing, and scaling cloud-native infrastructure across AWS and Kubernetes environments. He has led cloud migrations, platform engineering initiatives, d... Show more

Soy pentester y red teamer, cuanto con algunas certificaciones en el ámbito del hacking web, me gusta la investigación y aprender cosas nuevas (o que he olvidado), he trabajando en varios sectores desde la banca hasta mi trabajo actual en Beta San Miguel, que es la azucarera más grande de México (yo tampoco conocía ese mercado), en beta me mis funciones son:

Protección de Infraestructura Crítica: Responsable de la seguridad ofensiva y defensiva de la red de 12 ingenios azucareros, asegurando la continuidad operativa mediante el hardening de Directorio Activo y la gestión de endpoints (Bitdefender).
Análisis de Seguridad Ofensiva: Ejecución de Pentesting y auditorías técnicas constantes, detectando vulnerabilidades críticas y diseñando planes de remediación para prevenir incidentes de Ransomware en entornos industriales (OT) e IT.

Soy pentester y red teamer, cuanto con algunas certificaciones en el ámbito del hacking web, me gusta la investigación y aprender cosas nuevas (o que he olvidado), he trabajando en varios sectores desde la banca hasta mi trabajo actual en Beta San Mi... Show more

Ashok Gopalakrishnan is a seasoned IT leader with over two decades of global experience in enterprise technology programs, specializing in integration delivery, cloud transformation, data center migrations, and large scale multi platform implementations. He currently serves as a Global Technology Senior Integration Manager and holds industry recognized certifications including PMP, SAFe, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master. His experience spans financial services, consumer goods, manufacturing, and the global food and agriculture sector, where he has consistently delivered scalable, secure, and business aligned technology solutions.
Throughout his career, Ashok has demonstrated strong expertise in defining and executing enterprise integration strategies, establishing Integration Centers of Excellence, and driving end to end delivery across Azure, SAP, and API based platforms. He has led modernization initiatives, introduced cloud native architectures, and improved operational efficiency through structured governance and emerging technologies. His experience also includes infrastructure and environment management, where he has architected complex IT landscapes across hybrid cloud and on premise systems with a focus on performance, security, and compliance.
Ashok has led large transformation programs including SAP S4HANA implementations, enterprise cloud migrations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. He has managed multi vendor global teams and delivered high impact projects such as SAP deployments, integration platform migrations, and hybrid cloud implementations. His work has resulted in measurable improvements in cost optimization, system performance, and delivery efficiency.
In addition to his technical leadership, Ashok is known for his people management and organizational development capabilities. He has led and mentored high performing teams, implemented structured performance management practices, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. He collaborates effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and build resilient and future ready IT organizations.

Ashok Gopalakrishnan is a seasoned IT leader with over two decades of global experience in enterprise technology programs, specializing in integration delivery, cloud transformation, data center migrations, and large scale multi platform implementati... Show more

Camilo Mussi iniciou sua trajetória como piloto de caça da Força Aérea Brasileira e construiu, ao longo de 47 anos de serviço público, uma carreira marcada pela liderança de transformações complexas.

Como CIO do INEP, liderou a implantação do ENEM Digital, realizado simultaneamente em 101 cidades, em um contexto de prazo inadiável, pandemia e ausência de precedentes.

Atualmente, é Subsecretário de Tecnologia da Informação Digital do Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária, onde lidera iniciativas de transformação digital, inteligência artificial, cibersegurança e modernização de serviços estratégicos para o agronegócio brasileiro. Em um único mandato, sua gestão entregou 30 sistemas digitais, entre eles o e-Phyto, que transformou a certificação fitossanitária para exportação.

Atuou também na FAB, no Banco Central, na ANVISA, na ANTAQ e no MDS. É mestre em Computação Aplicada, professor universitário há 22 anos e advogado.

Foi eleito CIO – Personalidade Mais Influente na área de TI, em 2023 e 2025; CIO Destaque da Educação, em 2020; e selecionado entre os líderes de transformação digital do governo federal pela ENAP e pelo Ministério da Economia, em 2019.

É autor do livro “Liderar é Servir”, porque, para ele, liderança nunca foi sobre o posto, mas sobre propósito, serviço e legado.

Camilo Mussi iniciou sua trajetória como piloto de caça da Força Aérea Brasileira e construiu, ao longo de 47 anos de serviço público, uma carreira marcada pela liderança de transformações complexas. Como CIO do INEP, liderou a implantação do ENEM... Show more

Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a coding boot camp, she freelanced as a developer, working across industries from finance to beekeeping (software). Her career has taken her through building web and mobile applications, working with startups, and navigating the fast-paced world of fintech. Now, she applies her skills in renewable energy, developing software to help drive a more sustainable future. Passionate about (computer) languages, AI, and community engagement, she loves both teaching and learning—especially when it means bridging the gap between seemingly unrelated fields.

Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a co... Show more

Khairul Arifin is a Software Engineer (Data Science Focus) at Reckon Digital, where he develops optimization and analytics solutions for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). His work focuses on multi-objective optimization, decision analytics, and data-driven systems that help policymakers balance competing priorities such as cost, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.

Currently based in London, Khairul works on WFP's ENHANCE analytics platform, building tools that generate and analyze Pareto-optimal diet solutions across multiple objectives. His recent projects include developing multi-criteria decision-making frameworks, optimization dashboards, and interactive visualizations that help decision-makers explore trade-offs rather than relying on a single "best" answer.

Before moving into software engineering and data science, he worked in strategy, consulting, and marketing roles at Toyota Astra, British American Tobacco, Samsung North America, and Boston Consulting Group. He holds a Master's degree in Analytics (Special Topics: AI in Marketing) from New York University, where he graduated with distinction as a full-ride merit scholar.

Khairul is passionate about making advanced optimization techniques accessible to practitioners and showing how Python can solve real-world problems at humanitarian scale.

Khairul Arifin is a Software Engineer (Data Science Focus) at Reckon Digital, where he develops optimization and analytics solutions for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). His work focuses on multi-objective optimization, decision analyti... Show more

Itay is a leading security researcher in the Argus Cyber Penetration Testing team, which is a red team, focused in the automotive industry. Before that, Itay worked as a developer and forensic data researcher. Among his roles, Itay specializes in pen-testing and security research for the automotive industry and specifically of various electronic control units (ECUs), e.g. telematic control units (TCUs) and body control modules (BCMs). Currently, Itay is working on his master’s degree in mathematics in Tel Aviv’s University, in tandem with his work in Argus.
Itay wrote the article “How Quantum Computing Could Affect the Automotive Landscape”, published in “CPO magazine”, and is set to talk about zero-day vulnerabilities in the automotive landscape in the ELIV conference this October.

Itay is a leading security researcher in the Argus Cyber Penetration Testing team, which is a red team, focused in the automotive industry. Before that, Itay worked as a developer and forensic data researcher. Among his roles, Itay specializes in pen... Show more

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and when not doing that, Clifford freelances as a .NET developer. An active member of the .NET community, he is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups around the world.

Clifford graduated as an engineer from the Ford Technical Training Centre in 1995. After 11 years as an electrical/mechanical engineer working with Robotics and PLC Programming, he trained to become an Airline Pilot in 2001. Clifford became a Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) in 2020.

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and w... Show more

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Show more

Emmanuel Gabriel Ndayambaje is the founder and CEO of Afrixyz Organic Foods Uganda and the Afrixyz For SDG2 Global Youth Initiative. He empowers refugee and rural youth in Uganda through sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship. His e-commerce platform connects local farmers to both national and international markets, promoting a transparent and equitable food supply chain.

With expertise in organic farming and business development, Emmanuel's mission focuses on food security and self-sufficiency for marginalized communities. He has participated in the Stanford Entrepreneurship Program and I-UPSHIFT Accelerator, enhancing his skills in social entrepreneurship. At IICE-2025, he will represent Afrixyz For SDG2 Global Youth Initiatives Platform, sharing insights on sustainable farming and youth empowerment.

Emmanuel Gabriel Ndayambaje is the founder and CEO of Afrixyz Organic Foods Uganda and the Afrixyz For SDG2 Global Youth Initiative. He empowers refugee and rural youth in Uganda through sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship. His e-commerce pl... Show more

Experienced Data Scientist and published researcher with expertise in Machine Learning, GenAI and
Forecasting, alongside active peer-review contributions to leading AI journals and conferences. Strong
background in Python, SQL, and cloud-native systems.

Experienced Data Scientist and published researcher with expertise in Machine Learning, GenAI and Forecasting, alongside active peer-review contributions to leading AI journals and conferences. Strong background in Python, SQL, and cloud-native sys... Show more

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄
Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄 Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺 Show more

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Africa game development program Mr, Ilonga created his own game studio/company called TL Entertainment whereby he created games and was successfully able to import Global Game Jam and Game Jam +, whereby together with the partnership between TL Entertainment and Game Jam+ there was a bridge built between Namibia and Brazil.

With the games that where created not proving to be profitable, Mr Ilonga would take part in a CEP program whereby he would like up with Vaughan, Veronica and Ndamono and together they would form Edu-Game Namibia to create an innovation hub around gaming to ensure that the market because sustainable around gaming and ensure future Namibian generations will be able to profit from it.

With 7 Years’ experience in Gaming Mr Ilonga has won a few awards and also became the flag career for Gaming especially at the Forbes where he and Vaughan would help Edu-Game Namibia make it to the top 3 pitch battle final. Currently Mr Ilonga together with Edu-Game are working on a curriculum to gamify the education system.

List of Achievements
Forbes 30 Under 30 Top 3 Pitch Battle Finalist 2024
Boost Up Pitch Winner 2023
Xbox Games Camp Alumni 2023
Sanlam Bridge Beneficiary 2023
CEP WINNER 2022
Game Industry Africa Awards Winner 2022
Class of 2022 Game Developers Conference SCHOLARS:

Events/Interviews I have Spoken At
Xbox Games Camp - Topic - Why Africa Is The Best Place To Invest When It Comes To Gaming
Africa Partnership For Growth Symposium - Topic - Why Investing In Gaming is Profitable
PathfindinGS -Topic - Gamifying the Namibian Education System
Africa Comicade Topic -Getting Local Businesses to Invest in Game Development
Game Jam Plus Topic -Importance of Game Jam In The Local Ecosystem
African Creative Meeting Topic -E-Sports In Africa
ESQUENTA Topic - Importance of GJ + For the Local Ecosystem
BBC World Service TV Topic - CES 2020: What’s in it for Africa?

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Afri... Show more

I am a Senior Software Developer with over six years of experience building secure, scalable, and user-friendly web and mobile applications across fintech, banking, and open-source communities. I specialise in React, Next.js, React Native, and TypeScript and have a strong track record of delivering products used by millions across West and Central Africa.

My work is at the intersection of technology, security, and human experience. Beyond my full-time job, I contribute to open-source projects like CHAOSS and WISDOM, where I help develop tools for ethical governance, impact measurement, and decentralised reputation systems.

I care deeply about building things that are not just functional, but also thoughtful; systems that are secure, inclusive, and designed to serve people well. I am also a published writer and advocate for ethical AI, accessibility, and responsible innovation in fast-moving environments.

Whether I am writing code or sharing ideas on stage, my goal is the same: to make technology more human, more impactful, and more equitable, one thoughtful decision at a time.

I am a Senior Software Developer with over six years of experience building secure, scalable, and user-friendly web and mobile applications across fintech, banking, and open-source communities. I specialise in React, Next.js, React Native, and TypeSc... Show more

Software Engineer|ICP Blockchain Developer| Founder DrewSky Softwaries LTD ™ | Co-Founder Greencoin Edition |Founder Kencourpus AI | Mobile Developer |Author & Speaker |AI Enthusiast

Software Engineer|ICP Blockchain Developer| Founder DrewSky Softwaries LTD ™ | Co-Founder Greencoin Edition |Founder Kencourpus AI | Mobile Developer |Author & Speaker |AI Enthusiast Show more

From restaurant kitchens to enterprise analytics, Jessica Rohrer has built a career around solving operational problems with data.

While working as a chef and in culinary operations for 17 years, Jessica also spent 12 years teaching at UNLV before transitioning fully into enterprise analytics. Her work spans SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and enterprise ERP systems, helping organizations turn complex operational data into practical business decisions. Today, through Rohrer Data Solutions, she focuses on governance, adoption, CoE buildouts, and reporting strategies that people actually use.

Jessica is passionate about practical analytics, user experience, and making enterprise reporting approachable for real people - not just data teams. She’s also known for building out of the box solutions that probably shouldn’t work, but do. English and Irish speaker.

From restaurant kitchens to enterprise analytics, Jessica Rohrer has built a career around solving operational problems with data. While working as a chef and in culinary operations for 17 years, Jessica also spent 12 years teaching at UNLV before... Show more

Wojtek Blazalek is an email deliverability expert and founder of Blazalek.com. For more than 15 years, he has built, fixed, and scaled the systems behind high-volume email at companies including GetResponse, Woodpecker, and Email Industries. His work spans sender reputation, authentication, anti-abuse, lifecycle email, and platform migrations, including systems handling more than two billion messages a month. Wojtek has spoken about DMARC at Inbox Expo, regularly attends M3AAWG conferences, and writes practical guidance for teams whose products and revenue depend on email reaching the inbox.

Wojtek Blazalek is an email deliverability expert and founder of Blazalek.com. For more than 15 years, he has built, fixed, and scaled the systems behind high-volume email at companies including GetResponse, Woodpecker, and Email Industries. His work... Show more

Over a decade of experience, Janae’s expertise lies in strategic account leadership and driving transformative change. She is dedicated to nurturing client relationships and ensuring that project deliverables align seamlessly with the client’s vision. As a DCE, she brings diverse perspectives to the team, guided by principles of integrity, transparency and collaboration. Her focus at Argano is leading pre-sales discovery sessions, crafting comprehensive roadmaps, and accountability for project delivery with a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and strategic alignment.

Over a decade of experience, Janae’s expertise lies in strategic account leadership and driving transformative change. She is dedicated to nurturing client relationships and ensuring that project deliverables align seamlessly with the client’s visi... Show more

Brooke Marie Bridges is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, somatic CBT coach, vitalist herbalist, and author with Transatlantic Literary Agency. She is the founder of Unearthing Wellness and the creator of The Integrated Root™ — a Mind-Body-Earth framework built around a single premise: you can have all the insight in the world and still not know how to embody your life.

Her keynotes and workshops address the gap most wellness programming misses entirely — the space between understanding yourself and actually inhabiting yourself. Drawing on the neuroscience of the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, the emerging science of interoception, somatic CBT practice, and ancestral plant medicine traditions, she gives audiences not just new understanding but a genuinely different felt experience of themselves.

A former Nickelodeon child actress and SAG-AFTRA performer, Brooke spent her childhood learning to perform emotions professionally and her adult life learning the difference between performing wellness and actually embodying it. For four years she facilitated Uprooting Racism trainings with Soul Fire Farm. She has presented for Ellevate Network, Berkshire Community College, Berkshire County District Attorney's Office, Miss Porter's School, and more than 150 schools and organizations across North America.

Her signature keynote — From Awareness to Wellbeing: Why We Know More About Wellness Than Ever and Still Feel Burned Out — was described by Ellevate Network CEO Allyson McDonald as introducing concepts she had never heard framed that way before. Her six-workshop Changing the Response series and somatic DEI workshop Wired for Difference are available for organizational engagements.

Brooke presents virtually and in person across North America.

Brooke Marie Bridges is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, somatic CBT coach, vitalist herbalist, and author with Transatlantic Literary Agency. She is the founder of Unearthing Wellness and the creator of The Integrated Root™ — a Mind-Body-Ear... Show more

Ari Waller is a Developer Relations and Community leader at Neo4j, where
he builds global ecosystems that help developers connect, learn, and grow.
From forums to live events, he creates spaces that turn complex technology
into real-world impact through content, conversation, and community.

Ari is the creator and advocate of the TLC4 career framework, Technology,
Leadership, Career Path, Commute, Compensation, and Culture, a practical
approach to helping developers build careers that are not just successful, but
sustainable and aligned with their values. Through talks, workshops, and
community engagement, he helps developers think beyond code and take
ownership of their full career journey.

With a background spanning Developer Relations, recruiting, and community
strategy, Ari has a proven track record of growing engagement through
speaker programs, champion networks, and data-driven initiatives across
platforms like Discourse and Discord. His work focuses on driving adoption,
accelerating learning, and creating meaningful developer experiences at
scale.

Along the way, Ari has noticed an interesting pattern. He has worked at only
two software companies, both starting with the letter “J” (JFrog and Neo4j).
That coincidence sparked a deeper connection to the Java ecosystem, where
many of the developers he collaborates with are building modern applications
and AI-driven systems.

He is also a former Atlanta Java User Group (AJUG) board member and a
former board member of the Garden State Java User Group, further
strengthening his connection to the Java community.

Today, Ari is passionate about helping developers navigate career growth in a
rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI, graph technology, and community
driven learning.
If it inspires developers, drives adoption, or sparks meaningful exchange, Ari
is all in.

Ari Waller is a Developer Relations and Community leader at Neo4j, where he builds global ecosystems that help developers connect, learn, and grow. From forums to live events, he creates spaces that turn complex technology into real-world impac... Show more

Mr. Abrar Hussain is a young researcher in the field of probiotics and pursuing his Ph.D. degree from ICCBS, University of Karachi. Mr. Hussain, received his master degree in chemistry/ biochemistry from university of Peshawar, Pakistan. He also obtained C.T. (certified teacher), B.Ed. and M.Ed. degree in Science education from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Recently he completed M.Phil./MS degree in biochemistry from HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, ICCBS, University of Karachi. He completed his M.Phil. thesis on the "Molecular assessment and validation of the selected enterococcal strains as probiotics". Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in the probiogenomics analysis of probiotic. So far his contribution in the field is the indication of bright future as he published articles in probiotics and delivered lecture and participating in conferences to explore the field of probiotics.
He is also a professional speaker and delivered numerous lectures on different topics. Attending seminars, conferences, and participation in scientific events are the marking agents of his enthusiasm. He is also writing blogs on both scientific and social or religious perspectives. He has more than 100 participation certificate, delivered more than a dozen lectures and present his views in different conferences.
His research skills are also shaping his personality. He has strong research skills and is able to work in a team and independently. He also trained many internships students in his laboratory and also guide multiple students across the country for their scientific writing.
In short, Mr. Hussain is a man of rule, has keen interest for science, have excellent research, writing, and presentation skills. He fell more than happy to helps other students and guide them in their careers.

Mr. Abrar Hussain is a young researcher in the field of probiotics and pursuing his Ph.D. degree from ICCBS, University of Karachi. Mr. Hussain, received his master degree in chemistry/ biochemistry from university of Peshawar, Pakistan. He also obta... Show more