Sarah Kundla is a professional facilitator and independent soft-skills trainer with eight years of experience designing and delivering workshops that help professionals grow. Her speciality includes teaching others how to communicate with clarity, improve emotional intelligence, and navigate interpersonal conflict. Drawing on her background in leadership development and instructional design, Sarah brings a down-to-earth, engaging style that makes soft skills both approachable and actionable. Having led workshops for 1,500+ professionals across the U.S., Sarah blends together storytelling, psychological frameworks, and instructional design principles to build more emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and communicative leaders. Her background spans corporate leadership programs, international classrooms (having taught in Mexico and Japan), and conference stages. Today, she focuses on helping modern professionals enhance their emotional intelligence and communication skills by leveraging innovative tools and strategies to thrive in the workplace.

Sarah Kundla is a professional facilitator and independent soft-skills trainer with eight years of experience designing and delivering workshops that help professionals grow. Her speciality includes teaching others how to communicate with clarity, im... Show more

Oussama Zaki — or "Oussa" for short — is a Moroccan-born millennial who has traveled the world, merging his passions for culture, art, and technology. Now based in Stockholm, he brings a global perspective to the tech industry, with a career shaped by a diverse set of experiences and learnings at major companies like Google, Klarna, Svea Solar, and Spotify.

With a background in Computer Science, Oussa’s journey began with Combinatorial Optimization Algorithms and Heuristics. But his journey soon shifted to the cutting-edge field of human-computer interaction, where he found a new passion: blending the art of Design & UX with engineering excellence.

Today, Oussa leads the Iteration Platform team at Miro, driving the future of the visual workspace. His mission? To foster a culture of continuous experimentation and iteration, enabling teams to unlock their full creative potential.

Oussama Zaki — or "Oussa" for short — is a Moroccan-born millennial who has traveled the world, merging his passions for culture, art, and technology. Now based in Stockholm, he brings a global perspective to the tech industry, with a career shaped b... Show more

I'm Ahmed Fakhfakh, a software engineering graduate with a strong passion for game development, artificial intelligence, and immersive technologies. As the founder of VOG (Voice of Gamers), I lead educational and competitive initiatives such as workshops, game jams, and hackathons to support and inspire Tunisian developers.

I've worked on a variety of projects ranging from AR/VR applications and multiplayer escape rooms to AI-powered games, always aiming to blend technical depth with creative design. I’m passionate about making game development easier, more engaging, and more accessible, and I enjoy mentoring students and fellow developers on how to bring their interactive ideas to life using cutting-edge tools and technologies.

I'm Ahmed Fakhfakh, a software engineering graduate with a strong passion for game development, artificial intelligence, and immersive technologies. As the founder of VOG (Voice of Gamers), I lead educational and competitive initiatives such as works... Show more

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Stream at Microsoft. Chris’s experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He was first recognized as a SharePoint MVP in 2013.A frequent speaker at events around the globe, Chris is the author of the “SharePoint 2013 Consultant’s Handbook” among other works and holds several patents. Chris holds an MBA from Boston College in Investment Management and has over twenty years’ experience with John Hancock, State Street, GMO, and Santander. He hosts the Polaris podcast at https://polaris.synozur.com and co-hosts Microsoft’s Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams a... Show more

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training.

Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in theatre, she creates transformational experiences that take individuals from shy and uncertain to confident and impactful speakers.

Her unique 4-personality framework has helped hundreds of professionals find their speaking zone of genius—whether they’re natural storytellers or data-driven thinkers. She has worked with global companies like Upwork and P&G, and specializes in training teams to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence.

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training. Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in ... Show more

After a 30-year career photographing the biggest music stars on the planet, Rob Shanahan is now empowering audiences with actionable principles to pursue their passions and achieve success – personally and professionally – with the daily axioms he’s learned from the world's leading legends.

After a 30-year career photographing the biggest music stars on the planet, Rob Shanahan is now empowering audiences with actionable principles to pursue their passions and achieve success – personally and professionally – with the daily axioms he’s ... Show more

Matthew started working on the Web in '95 at an experimental dance company in Ottawa Canada. This became an obsession with bleeding edge technologies. His decades of experience in the technology sphere as a project manager and Web application architect segued into joining the Drupal community in 2007. He has spoken at numerous tech conferences. Saunders was on the Drupalcon Denver organizing committee, is Director of Drupalcamp Colorado, and helped found the Drupal Event Organizing Working Group. Matthew recently left Pfizer as Delivery Lead for the Health Care Provider Portal and is looking for his next challenge. He runs a consultancy at https://www.jamesmatthewsaunders.ai. He is an activist in neurodiversity. Matthew recently joined amazee.io as their AI Ambassador.

Matthew started working on the Web in '95 at an experimental dance company in Ottawa Canada. This became an obsession with bleeding edge technologies. His decades of experience in the technology sphere as a project manager and Web application archite... Show more

is a dx engineer at Runpod building agents, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest / CodePenDay Germany, a mentor, an international speaker, a generative artist, a vj for dnb parties & a series-founder

the most important part of his life are his two daughters (7, 8) <3

is a dx engineer at Runpod building agents, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest / CodePenDay Germany, a mentor, an international speaker, a generative artist, a vj for dnb parties & a series-founder the most important part of his life are his two d... Show more

Sahithya Balasubramaniam is a multifaceted professional—a Software Developer at GUVI, a bestselling author of five books, an accomplished writer and poetess, a dynamic public speaker and emcee, and a digital content creator. In her leisure time, she explores creative and technical pursuits that blend innovation, storytelling, and community impact.

Sahithya Balasubramaniam is a multifaceted professional—a Software Developer at GUVI, a bestselling author of five books, an accomplished writer and poetess, a dynamic public speaker and emcee, and a digital content creator. In her leisure time, she ... Show more

Karla Santi is CEO and founding partner at Blend Interactive, a firm that guides teams through complicated web and content problems. Founded in 2005, Blend has been integral in bringing new CMS solutions to North America and is an Umbraco Platinum and Contributing Partner. Karla has been recognized as an accomplished female in tech, often speaking publicly to encourage young women to pursue careers in STEM or on behalf of the technology solutions Blend implements. Karla Santi is an Umbraco MVP, a US Partner Advisory Board member, and a familiar face in the Umbraco community. She has hosted Codegarden, the Umbraco US Festival, served as a juror for the Umbraco Awards, and has spoken at numerous Umbraco events.

Karla Santi is CEO and founding partner at Blend Interactive, a firm that guides teams through complicated web and content problems. Founded in 2005, Blend has been integral in bringing new CMS solutions to North America and is an Umbraco Platinum an... Show more

Christina Aldan is a brand strategy consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. She offers businesses brand consulting and creative content for everyday media. With over 18 years of experience in the digital realm, Christina is highly regarded for her approach to business, partnering with clients to find unique strategies that ensure their goals are met. Christina builds connections through her keynote addresses, training workshops, and technological education. She uses these tools to help individuals and businesses cultivate value in everyday media. Christina has delivered talks on all 7 continents, presenting training workshops for the Microsoft MVP community, Las Vegas Raiders, Yale School of Public Health, international corporations, and conferences worldwide. Christina uses her charisma and expertise to inspire others by mentoring women in business like herself. She also has sat on state and local boards supporting women in tech, entrepreneurship, mental health, and children with learning disabilities.

She is the recipient of the Las Vegas Women in Tech Community Service Award, the Distinguished Woman of the Year Award in STEM. Learn more at: Luckygirliegirl.com.

Christina Aldan is a brand strategy consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. She offers businesses brand consulting and creative content for everyday media. With over 18 years of experience in the digital realm, Christina is highly regarded ... Show more

Tori Brenneison is a senior software developer and former art historian whose mission in life is to serve as a warning to others. With her background in enterprise software development and technical education, Tori has built a reputation for modernizing solutions, developing impactful web applications, and mentoring the next generation of developers. Beyond her technical skills, she is deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and servant leadership in the tech community.

Tori’s wide-ranging experience and dynamic teaching style make her a compelling conference speaker and workshop facilitator. When she's not at her keyboard, you might find her hiking, petting strange cats she found on the street, or admiring her collection of midcentury bakeware. Best to approach her in the wild with a sacrificial cup of coffee, and be forewarned: she's a hugger.

Tori Brenneison is a senior software developer and former art historian whose mission in life is to serve as a warning to others. With her background in enterprise software development and technical education, Tori has built a reputation for moderniz... Show more

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreens.

Earlier in his career Bill focused on the brand and creative side of marketing, as Art Director for The New York Times, Leo Burnett and J. Walter Thompson. Bill is a Marketo Certified Solutions Architect and has been a Marketo Certified Expert since 2014.

An avid life-long learner, Bill reads dozens of books monthly and will enthusiastically discuss anything from dirigibles to songlines.

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreen... Show more

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior to architect level. He has built a career at TRIRIGA, IBM, Wipro, and now as the Global Director of Software for Arcadis, a leading design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services across every phase of asset creation and management for projects all around the world.

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior... Show more

I help organizations and communities design and implement inclusive environments where everyone, regardless of background or ability, has the opportunity to thrive. My work is rooted in the belief that inclusion is a catalyst for innovation and that empowering people to contribute their unique talents can lead to meaningful, systemic change.

Through my role as an advocate for disability inclusion, I support organizations in building strategies that prioritize accessibility and equity, ensuring that no one is left behind. I bring a data driven and empathetic approach to problem solving, enabling me to design solutions that address systemic barriers and create long term impact.

Additionally, I am committed to continuous learning and personal growth, both for myself and those I work with. My mission is to drive progress by helping individuals and organizations cultivate inclusive practices that unlock potential and create lasting value in the tech industry and beyond.

I help organizations and communities design and implement inclusive environments where everyone, regardless of background or ability, has the opportunity to thrive. My work is rooted in the belief that inclusion is a catalyst for innovation and that ... Show more

Zach built Android apps, platforms, and knowledge at Square for over six years before joining Google to work on Compose. Come say hi on Kotlin slack!

Zach built Android apps, platforms, and knowledge at Square for over six years before joining Google to work on Compose. Come say hi on Kotlin slack! Show more

Gregor Doroschenko is a tech entrepreneur and founder of Hold My Code GmbH – a company providing tailored web and SaaS solutions, technology consulting, and modern AI-powered applications. The team works with a wide range of technologies including TypeScript, Angular, React, Vue, Svelte, NestJS, Node.js, and Go.

He is also the CEO and co-founder of two Berlin-based companies: Reel2Reel Studio, a creative rental space for photo, video, and podcast productions, and Reel2Reel Production, a media production company creating bold visual campaigns and content with character. Both companies are run in partnership with his two co-founders.

In talks and workshops, Gregor shares practical experience – clear, grounded, and collaborative.

Gregor Doroschenko is a tech entrepreneur and founder of Hold My Code GmbH – a company providing tailored web and SaaS solutions, technology consulting, and modern AI-powered applications. The team works with a wide range of technologies including Ty... Show more

Ing. en sistemas, Co-fundador de CSN y Proticket, Miembro del Java User Group y AWS User Group Guatemala, especializado en crear soluciones seguras y escalables sobre la nube de AWS. He liderado proyectos en sectores de salud, educación, BPO's, conciertos y plataformas digitales, combinando inteligencia artificial, servicios serverless y visión de negocio. Actualmente impulso iniciativas tecnológicas que optimizan procesos y mejoran la experiencia.

Ing. en sistemas, Co-fundador de CSN y Proticket, Miembro del Java User Group y AWS User Group Guatemala, especializado en crear soluciones seguras y escalables sobre la nube de AWS. He liderado proyectos en sectores de salud, educación, BPO's, conc... Show more

Marine Corps Veteran, Storyteller, and Hackivist disrupting power-based violence through online access to education and community care with over eighteen years experience in the technical and operational program management of space and military intelligence federal contracts in the United States.

I made a promise to support and defend the United States Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I take that VERY seriously, and will fight for your right to hate me. I will not, however, tolerate acts of violence directed at individuals for simply taking up space, acts of coercion through threats of violence, or any attempt at using violence as a way to maintain power. I will speak out and take the defense for any victim of violence (in all of its forms) and all individuals impacted by the use of power-based violence.

I believe in the power of storytelling energy as a renewable resource capable of magic, the kindness of strangers, and ability to overcome hardship through communal care. I use the arts of satire, drag, and boudoir performance to make light of extremely controversial and traumatic but historical events that surround United States Post World War II Military History.

Marine Corps Veteran, Storyteller, and Hackivist disrupting power-based violence through online access to education and community care with over eighteen years experience in the technical and operational program management of space and military intel... Show more

Yanyi is the author of Dream of the Divided Field (One World 2022), The Year of Blue Water (Yale 2019), and the writing advice column The Reading (2020– ). He teaches poetry in the MFA Program at Warren Wilson College and at large. In 2023, he founded the Asian American Literary Archive.

Yanyi is the author of Dream of the Divided Field (One World 2022), The Year of Blue Water (Yale 2019), and the writing advice column The Reading (2020– ). He teaches poetry in the MFA Program at Warren Wilson College and at large. In 2023, he founde... Show more

Emma Gilmour is an accessibility consultant and frontend developer originally from Co. Monaghan.

Following secondary school in Co. Antrim, she studied Media and Fine Art in Liverpool before running a photography business and art studio. Later, she retrained in construction and spent several years as a decorator and furniture maker.

In 2018, she retrained as a developer, working mainly in frontend development for companies like AO, where she became known as an accessibility subject matter expert and co-founded the Accessibility Guild.

After almost 20 years in Liverpool, she relocated to the Glens of Antrim and founded Pathfinder Accessibility, an accessibility consultancy and training business that helps organisations on their accessibility journey.

Emma Gilmour is an accessibility consultant and frontend developer originally from Co. Monaghan. Following secondary school in Co. Antrim, she studied Media and Fine Art in Liverpool before running a photography business and art studio. Later, she... Show more

Geoffrey Klein works with organizations to communicate more effectively. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, MIT AI-certified consultant, and best-selling author of THE CONTENT BEAST.

He teaches at the Wharton School of Business and Temple University, as well as produces visual content.

Geoffrey specializes in simplifying and demystifying AI for business and showcases how it can enhance communication through easy-to-understand concepts and practical tactics.

Geoffrey Klein works with organizations to communicate more effectively. He is a dynamic keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, MIT AI-certified consultant, and best-selling author of THE CONTENT BEAST. He teaches at the Wharton School of Business and... Show more

I am a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience who brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to the table. My background bridges several IT disciplines including endpoint management, server administration (Linux and Windows), and applications architecture and development. I am also an advocate for innovation and automation through encouraging folks to move to a DevOps mindset and promoting the use of automation tooling to improve everyday business practices. I also believe that the concept of "embracing laziness" is a powerful driver of innovation and creative solutions.

I am a well-established trainer and dynamic and engaging speaker, having presented at events locally and regionally, including user groups, edtech conferences, and similar engagements, and nationally/globally including at larger events such as MMS/MMSMOA. My unique blend of humor, storytelling, and real-world experience helps others navigate and understand complex technology concepts and sparks innovation. I refer to this as "technology grief counseling."

I enjoy exploring and demystifying new and emerging technologies and enjoy creative pursuits including 3D printing, home automation, software development in novelty "bot" projects, and am a theatre nerd and participant including a decade-long run as a leader in a nonprofit community theatre organization.

I am a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience who brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to the table. My background bridges several IT disciplines including endpoint management, server administration (Linu... Show more

Enrique López Mañas is a Google Developer Expert and independent IT consultant. He has been working with mobile technologies and learning from them since 2007. He is an avid contributor to the open source community and a FLOSS (Free Libre Open Source Software) kind of guy, being among the top 10 open source Java contributors in Germany. He is a part of the Google LaunchPad accelerator, where he participates in Google global initiatives to influence hundreds of the best startups from all around the globe. He is also a big data and machine learning aficionado.

In his free time he rides his bike, take pictures, and travels until exhaustion. He also writes literature and enjoys all kinds of arts. He likes to write about himself in third person. You can follow him on Twitter (@eenriquelopez) to stay updated on his latest movements.

Enrique López Mañas is a Google Developer Expert and independent IT consultant. He has been working with mobile technologies and learning from them since 2007. He is an avid contributor to the open source community and a FLOSS (Free Libre Open Source... Show more

I am a professional with more than 10 years of experience in the IT world, specialized in Business Intelligence, analytics and information representation. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in requirements analysis, relational and analytical database modeling, ETL process development as well as reporting and data visualization, using tools such as Power BI, Azure services or Microsoft SQL Server BI suite.
In addition to this, I have a master's degree in graphic design and illustration, which allows me to combine my technical skills with a creative perspective to generate attractive and effective visual solutions, using the Adobe suite and other tools.
Outside the professional field, I enjoy drawing, playing guitar, walking, cooking, watching series and movies. I am always looking to learn new things.
This mix of interests and skills allows me to approach projects with a broad and creative vision.

I am a professional with more than 10 years of experience in the IT world, specialized in Business Intelligence, analytics and information representation. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in requirements analysis, relational and analyt... Show more

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner.

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner. Show more

Aishat Muibudeen is a Design Maintainer and core team member at AsyncAPI, where she also serves on the Technical Steering Committee and Code of Conduct Committee. She contributes to open source projects like CHAOSS and Knative and is a founder of OpenNest Africa, a growing initiative supporting underrepresented folks in open source. As a public speaker and advocate for DEI, she’s passionate about shaping a more human-centered, inclusive tech culture. She's also learning German — because growth doesn’t stop at the keyboard.

Aishat Muibudeen is a Design Maintainer and core team member at AsyncAPI, where she also serves on the Technical Steering Committee and Code of Conduct Committee. She contributes to open source projects like CHAOSS and Knative and is a founder of Ope... Show more

Aroma Rodrigues is a software engineer working at JP Morgan Chase. As a techno-activist she has been a part of many projects that promote diversity and inclusion. She believes that Automation is the path to Inclusion. In 2016, a teammate of her "Shoes for the Visually Impaired" project presented it at the FOSSASIA. She reads, writes and enjoys walking to explore places. She presently works in a financial services firm and believes that solving problems that she has would solve problems for a large chunk of the world. An ML enthusiast she has about 20+ Coursera Certifications with the respective project work to support her learning in that field. She presented a talk on “De-mystifying Terms and Conditions using NLP” at PyCon 2018.

Aroma Rodrigues is a software engineer working at JP Morgan Chase. As a techno-activist she has been a part of many projects that promote diversity and inclusion. She believes that Automation is the path to Inclusion. In 2016, a teammate of her "Shoe... Show more

I've made a few worlds and models for VRchat. You may be familiar with some of them.

I've made a few worlds and models for VRchat. You may be familiar with some of them. Show more

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. At CHAOSS Project Yiga serves as a co-chair of the project management team and a maintainer in the Accessibility team - helping improve metrics for assessing the health and sustainability of open-source communities. As COO at CLENT Africa, she collaborates using open-source climate data platforms and energy access tools for community-driven resilience and environmental justice. She also works on civic tech initiatives that enhance government transparency using open data. Asides from contributing to and leading at various open source projects, Yiga is a global speaker and mentors marginalized persons trying to find their way in tech.

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. At CHAOSS Project Yiga serves as a co-chair of the project management team and a maintainer in the Acces... Show more