Alison Gretz is Design Executive turned leadership coach and team facilitator working at the intersection of the future of how we work as humans, and leading healthy, high performing teams.
She’s on a mission to make leadership less lonely and more human-centered, accelerating us all towards inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. Her background spans award winning Ad Agencies, to leading in-house Product Design for Target, Thomson Reuters and rebuilding Shutterfly's internal Creative group. She is an accredited coach through the International Coaching Federation, mother to two, and crossword junkie.

Alison Gretz is Design Executive turned leadership coach and team facilitator working at the intersection of the future of how we work as humans, and leading healthy, high performing teams. She’s on a mission to make leadership less lonely and more... Show more

Vinson Joiner aka VJ THA PRINCE, born in Little Rock Arkansas. Mr. Joiner earned his BA/ Minor in Organizational Management from Philander Smith College, He holds two Masters Degrees, MBA & MA Leadership and Management from Webster University. Vinson Joiner is also a graduate of the Stand Foundation Leadership Institute. Vinson is also a Master Barber/Instructor. 

His current role is CEO /President Legendary Institute Barber College.
Vinson Joiner is happily married to his beautiful wife Yolanda Joiner and has a blended family of four sons. 
Mr. Joiner is also the founder of K.I.D.S. Foundation (Knowing I Did Something) who’s mission is to increase the knowledge of young men on professionalism, presentation, and image.

Volunteer: 

*My Pink Mood/Legendary Institute Annual Holiday        Food drive (feed 10 families)
•NLR PD Unsheathed outreach  
*Legendary Kut the Block (Annual back to school drive)
* The Watershed for holidays
*MLK Commission
*Church at the Club Unsheltered Outreach 
*PINK MEMBER OF My Pink Mood Inc. 

Legendary Institute has awarded over $70,000 scholarship for barber students.
Free haircuts for Kids 12 & under for LIFE (Legendary Institute).

Vinson Joiner aka VJ THA PRINCE, born in Little Rock Arkansas. Mr. Joiner earned his BA/ Minor in Organizational Management from Philander Smith College, He holds two Masters Degrees, MBA & MA Leadership and Management from Webster University. Vinson... Show more

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As a Licensed Spiritual Guide for the decade, Kristen has a thriving private practice helping others shift their thinking to change their lives. Her book, Bliss Breaks®, empowers individuals by challenging the misconception that mindfulness is difficult, time-consuming, and needs to be performed in private. Her workshops share fast, free, focused exercises that swiftly alleviate stress anywhere, anytime. She is a speaker, author, trainer, and workshop facilitator. Embracing creativity at every step, Kristen is seasoned in appealing to all types of participants and loves sharing a message of empowerment and hope.

As a Licensed Spiritual Guide for the decade, Kristen has a thriving private practice helping others shift their thinking to change their lives. Her book, Bliss Breaks®, empowers individuals by challenging the misconception that mindfulness is diffi... Show more

Biographie de Louis Bertson

Louis Bertson est né le 21 Juin 1998 dans la ville de Yako, au Burkina Faso. Dès son jeune âge, il a montré un intérêt vif pour la découverte et l'apprentissage.

Il a commencé son parcours éducatif à l'école primaire Petit Samba Yako, où il a jeté les bases solides de son éducation de base de 2003 à 2010. Durant ces années, Louis a démontré sa curiosité et sa passion pour l'apprentissage.

En 2011, il a poursuivi ses études au Petit Séminaire de Koudougou pour son éducation secondaire, où il a continué à exceller tout en développant ses compétences interpersonnelles et ses intérêts artistiques.

C'est pendant ses années d'école secondaire que Louis a découvert sa passion pour la musique et a commencé à apprendre le piano. De 2016 à 2019, il a consacré une partie de son temps à maîtriser cet instrument, explorant les nuances de la musique et développant son sens artistique.

Cependant, sa passion pour la technologie et le développement web l'a finalement conduit à abandonner le piano pour se plonger entièrement dans l'apprentissage de la programmation. Fasciné par le potentiel infini de la technologie, Louis a décidé de devenir autodidacte en JavaScript à temps plein à partir de 2016.

Son dévouement et sa persévérance l'ont rapidement propulsé vers de nouveaux horizons. En 2020, Louis a intégré la prestigieuse école Simplon à Ouagadougou pour approfondir ses compétences en développement web.

Sa carrière professionnelle a pris son envol lorsqu'il a intégré l'équipe de Switch Maker pour un stage de quatre mois, où il a acquis une expérience précieuse dans le domaine du développement web. Par la suite, il a rejoint Afric Consulting Group, où il a travaillé pendant plus d'un an, contribuant à divers projets innovants.

En quête de défis plus stimulants, Louis a ensuite rejoint Total.js en Slovaquie, où il a passé deux ans à perfectionner ses compétences et à explorer de nouvelles technologies dans le domaine du développement web.

Récemment, Louis s'est tourné vers le domaine de l'intelligence artificielle, où il explore les frontières de la technologie et cherche à apporter des innovations significatives dans ce domaine en constante évolution.

À travers son parcours, Louis Bertson incarne la détermination, la passion et la recherche incessante de connaissances. Il reste un exemple inspirant pour tous ceux qui aspirent à repousser les limites de leurs capacités et à créer un impact positif dans le monde de la technologie.

Biographie de Louis Bertson Louis Bertson est né le 21 Juin 1998 dans la ville de Yako, au Burkina Faso. Dès son jeune âge, il a montré un intérêt vif pour la découverte et l'apprentissage. Il a commencé son parcours éducatif à l'école primaire... Show more

I am a Growth and Partnership Accelerator at Hunto.ai - an A.I.-powered external cyber security platform that I co-created with my colleague.

I have over 6 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. As a Product Manager, I have overseen the development and delivery of innovative cybersecurity products that help businesses protect their assets and data from cyber threats. I work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet the needs and expectations of our clients and identify market trends and opportunities for growth. I have a track record of successfully leading teams and scaling products.

I also specialize in conducting security projects, such as risk assessments, penetration tests, security audits, and implementing effective security measures. I have successfully led teams in incident response, forensic analysis, and regulatory compliance projects.

I am a Growth and Partnership Accelerator at Hunto.ai - an A.I.-powered external cyber security platform that I co-created with my colleague. I have over 6 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. As a Product Manager, I have overseen t... Show more

Strategist, innovator, data interpreter, futurist. JP Soltesz brings decades of experience from a variety of industries, from the media to financial services, technology to commercial real estate, and economic consulting to insurance. JP has experience leading strategic planning at both startups and at global conglomerates like GE, where he helped define how the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), 3-D Printing, and Open and Crowd Sourcing would shape the future of work.

At his speaking events, JP weaves data analysis with engaging anecdotes drawn from his experience in Sales, Marketing, and Corporate Strategic leadership roles.

JP authored a white paper titled The Workforce of the Future, examining how AI, predictive analytics, and advanced manufacturing will change the way humans are put to work.

JP has spoken at dozens of events and conferences, including:
- The Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference Opening Plenary, St. Johns, Canada
- Minds and Machines, San Francisco, USA
- The American Chamber of Commerce 25th Anniversary of Doing Business in Hungary, Budapest, Hungary
- GE’s XLP Conference, Dubai, UAE

JP ends his talks, blog posts, and presentations with the uplifting words “Keep Working Everyone” to encourage audiences to be proactive and productive members of the global workforce and economy.

Strategist, innovator, data interpreter, futurist. JP Soltesz brings decades of experience from a variety of industries, from the media to financial services, technology to commercial real estate, and economic consulting to insurance. JP has experien... Show more

Marline Paul, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, empowers startups and military spouses through her company, Enilram Creative Solutions. With over 17 years in education and a passion for uplifting entrepreneurs, Marline offers strategic guidance and training. As a proud graduate of Florida International University and St. Thomas University, and a devoted mother and military spouse, Marline transitioned from teaching to entrepreneurship. Her hands-on approach and dedication to improving lives set her apart. Marline is also the founder of Rose of Alpha Omega, Inc., a nonprofit supporting women's leadership and well-being.

Marline Paul, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, empowers startups and military spouses through her company, Enilram Creative Solutions. With over 17 years in education and a passion for uplifting entrepreneurs, Marline offers strategic guidance a... Show more

Corporate Digital Architecture Leader, Work as Solution Architect at different companies; now Financial Latam Group, in past IBM Global Business Services, Oracle & EDS (HPe now DXC) in Colombia. Agile Coach, Mentor & Design Thinking practitioner.

Has experience in developing & deploying distributed solutions, including APIs strategy, API Economy adoption (ecosystems & platform), Cloud, Omnichannel, Microservices, SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) & Front End technologies (Ionic, Bootstrap, Angular, etc.), applying Agile & Design Thinking techniques to align IT solutions to customer needs.

Corporate Digital Architecture Leader, Work as Solution Architect at different companies; now Financial Latam Group, in past IBM Global Business Services, Oracle & EDS (HPe now DXC) in Colombia. Agile Coach, Mentor & Design Thinking practitioner. ... Show more

I have a lifetime of great experience as a serial innovator riding waves from scrappy startups of companies, academic centers, not-for-profits, and a government agency to the New York Stock Exchange.

I co-founded Capital Insights, which became one of the country’s largest angel groups. I was Chairman of Earth Fare, which grew into the country’s largest regional organic grocery chain.

As Vice President of Strategy at KEMET, I was the point person with Wall Street analysts during the chaos of the 2000 internet tsunami. I was the architect of InnoVenture and InnoMobility conferences, with anchors including Michelin, Milliken, Sealed Air, GE, Blue Cross, and others.

I've been on SC Public Radio for two decades. My community leadership has included being a founding board member of Artisphere, a nationally acclaimed arts festival, and the SC Venture Capital Authority, a pioneering agency promoting venture capital, and being part of the community conversation leading to CU-ICAR.

I have a lifetime of great experience as a serial innovator riding waves from scrappy startups of companies, academic centers, not-for-profits, and a government agency to the New York Stock Exchange. I co-founded Capital Insights, which became one... Show more

Jonathan Venguer is an independent film producer who worked alongside Academy Award winning film producers in his early years. He produced films presented at AAA tier film festivals and recently founded a Web 3 platform to facilitate the film production process.

Jonathan Venguer is an independent film producer who worked alongside Academy Award winning film producers in his early years. He produced films presented at AAA tier film festivals and recently founded a Web 3 platform to facilitate the film product... Show more

Josh King Madrid (JetSet)
Josh King Madrid, known online as "JetSet", is an American internet celebrity, serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, neuromarketer, NLP trainer, artist, host, and public speaker.

Madrid is a college dropout who started his entrepreneurial career at age 18 and became a millionaire by 24.

Some key facts about Josh King "JetSet" Madrid:
- Born on March 8, 1998 in Orange, California
- Launched his podcast "The Dropout Degree Show with JetSet" in 2017, which has over 1 million downloads and 1,000 5-star reviews
- Invented the world's first automated-interactive conversational chatbot campaign using Instagram DM automation, generating over $20 million in leads
- Author of the best-selling book "JETSET Life Hacks: 33 Life Hacks Millionaires, Athletes, Celebrities, & Geniuses Have In Common"
- Writes for Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and Rolling Stone
- Has shared stages with motivational speakers like Eric Thomas, Andy Frisella, Tai Lopez, and Billionaire Naveen Jain
- Known for his expertise in neuromarketing, NLP, and persuasion techniques
- As an influential internet personality and entrepreneur, Josh King "JetSet" Madrid has built a reputation for his innovative marketing strategies, business acumen, and motivational speaking.

Josh King Madrid (JetSet) Josh King Madrid, known online as "JetSet", is an American internet celebrity, serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, neuromarketer, NLP trainer, artist, host, and public speaker. Madrid is a college dropout who star... Show more

Elizabeth Tran is a TEDx Speaker, Miss Nation of States, and a Web Designer with her business, Digit-Eli. he built her first website when she was 12 – starting her non-profit Teens Go Green Global. After graduating with a B.B.A. in Marketing at the University of Miami, she then studied Web Design and Online Communication for her M.A. at the University of Florida. Over the past 5 years, she had a successful career in digital marketing and IT at a corporate level. Leveraging her corporate experience, Elizabeth has transitioned to focus on scaling her entrepreneurial ventures as a web designer, model, and blogger. Her other interests also include pageants, modeling, and promoting zero waste practices by creating "trash fashions."

Elizabeth Tran is a TEDx Speaker, Miss Nation of States, and a Web Designer with her business, Digit-Eli. he built her first website when she was 12 – starting her non-profit Teens Go Green Global. After graduating with a B.B.A. in Marketing at the U... Show more

Sean Douglas is retired U.S. Air Force , 3x TEDx Speaker, Master Resilience Implementer & Suicide Awareness Trainer, Business Positioning Strategist, International Podcast Host of Create Launch Monetize Podcast, and Bestselling Author. His WHY is he's a suicide survivor who hit rock bottom with no purpose or passion. He believes that you were created for a purpose, and once you unlock your true potential, you will elevate your life, which is why he founded The Success Corps. In a highly interactive and engaging environment, utilizing online mentoring sessions and face to face workshops, Sean works with Entrepreneurs, Speakers, Podcasters, and Business Owners to improve their Positioning in the Market, increasing Profitability while decreasing anxiety and stress so their business thrives. Sean equips them with the tools necessary to live EPIC lives, and leaves them better equipped to manage change effectively.

Considered an “Icon of Influence in the New Media Space”, Sean hosts the popular Create Launch Monetize Podcast, giving listeners invaluable knowledge for today's business landscape. He is also the Founder of LYB Clothing Inc., an Affirmation & Empowerment Clothing Line.

Watch Sean's popular TEDx talk at www.TheSuccessCorps.com.

Sean Douglas is retired U.S. Air Force , 3x TEDx Speaker, Master Resilience Implementer & Suicide Awareness Trainer, Business Positioning Strategist, International Podcast Host of Create Launch Monetize Podcast, and Bestselling Author. His WHY is he... Show more

Diana Olynick  stands at the crossroads of Design, AI and Spatial Computing innovation. As a registered Professional Engineer, author of “Interfaceless”, speaker and mentor, she brings a blend of technical acumen and design creativity to the emerging technologies field with over a decade of experience. Beyond academia, Diana's voice has resonated globally, with invitations to speak at several esteemed international conferences. She has dedicated herself to educating the next generation, guiding them through the intricacies of spatial computing, artificial intelligence and conscious design. Her ability to deconstruct and demystify complex topics for a wide audience sets her apart. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Diana is a leader fostering the transformative potential of emerging technologies. Diana’s educational contributions can be found at: https://www.dianaolynick.com

Area of Expertise: Artificial Intelligence, Behavioural Consumer and Market Trends, Immersive technologies, Spatial Computing, Mixed and Augmented Reality, Futures and Speculative Design, Technology Author, Technology Keynote Speaker

Diana Olynick  stands at the crossroads of Design, AI and Spatial Computing innovation. As a registered Professional Engineer, author of “Interfaceless”, speaker and mentor, she brings a blend of technical acumen and design creativity to the emerging... Show more

Alex Levin, co-founder of L+R, a design & technology studio established in 2012, has dedicated the past four years to bridging the gap between traditional businesses and the Web3 space. L+R is recognized for its award-winning work with both SMBs and enterprise clients, focusing on digital transformation and brand strategy. Levin employs a practical approach, introducing companies to the Web3 domain through proofs of concept and providing more traditional strategy consulting to Web3 companies. He emphasizes human-computer interaction, a deep understanding of blockchain, and the critical importance of security and privacy.

Alongside his achievements at L+R, Levin also spearheaded the creation of Nurture (nurturesolutions.xyz) within the firm, a Web3 employee experience platform. Designed to revolutionize employee benefits and rewards programs, Nurture turns them into collaborative adventures, enhanced with interactive and educational experiences. This initiative, built under the L+R banner, underscores Levin's commitment to leveraging innovative solutions to help organizations attract and retain top talent through more engaging and meaningful incentives.

Levin's vision is to demonstrate how blockchain technology can foster community-driven ecosystems, potentially revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers and each other. He also shares his expertise by contributing to Forbes on the luxury NFT market, sharing insights, successes, and learnings from collaborations with prestigious brands such as Sotheby's, Tag Heuer, Lamborghini, and Bugatti. His talent for simplifying complex Web3 concepts into practical strategies for both traditional and digital-first companies highlights his deep expertise in the field.

Alex Levin, co-founder of L+R, a design & technology studio established in 2012, has dedicated the past four years to bridging the gap between traditional businesses and the Web3 space. L+R is recognized for its award-winning work with both SMBs and ... Show more

Lynn Rogoff works as a writer, director, producer, & professor. http://bit.ly/RogoffWikipedia, As a media pioneer, she is at the confluence of media with groundbreaking film, television, multimedia content, games, and theatre celebrating BIPOC heroes. Her multiple award-winning works can be seen at https://bit.ly/Amerikidsawards & https://bit.ly/Amerikidsworks

She is writing & directing the shape-shifting Bird Woman, Sacajawea, https://bit.ly/DIDBirdWoman a multi-episode drama series based on the Lewis & Clark Native American guide, Sacajawea. Bird Woman, a magical realism AI drama, discovers her supernatural shape-shifting powers as part Woman & part Eagle fighting alongside the Expeditioners. Bird Woman’s revolutionary filmmaking is featured on the D-ID website., https://bit.ly/BWCasestudyDID

For Bird Woman Rogoff won the BestHeritage/Historical Impact Award from the Latino and Native American Film Festival, Best Animation SFX at the WPRN International Women’s Film Festival, and Official Selection at The 15th Native Women in Film Festival.

Rogoff won a WGA Nomination for No Maps on My Taps, https://bit.ly/NMOMTaps, capturing the black tap dancer's contribution to American history. Rogoff also directed the filmed concert performance at Small’s Paradise, receiving two Emmy Awards and recently aired on Turner Classic Movies.

As Creator and Head Writer, Rogoff’s Pony Express Rider Game, https://bit.ly/Ponyexpressrider launched a new division of McGraw-Hill with her $1.5M game. http://bit.ly/imdbper.

Rogoff was a WGA Foundation Fellow, dramatizing 20th C icons in “Love, Ben Love, Emma” based on Emma Goldman & Dr. Ben Reitman, Lucille Lortel originally produced her play at the White Barn Theatre in Westport, CT. https://bit.ly/EmmaBen

Rogoff has her MFA in Theatre Directing, from NYU, School Of the Arts. Presently, Lynn serves as an Adjunct Professor at NY Institute of Technology.

Lynn Rogoff works as a writer, director, producer, & professor. http://bit.ly/RogoffWikipedia, As a media pioneer, she is at the confluence of media with groundbreaking film, television, multimedia content, games, and theatre celebrating BIPOC her... Show more

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Dr. Attila Kornel-Markula studierte Philosophie und Musikwissenschaft an der Universität Münster. Neben der Musikästhetik der Stille forscht er u. a. zum transkulturellen Austausch von Klangsynthese im 20./21. Jahrhundert. Als Musiker ist er mit vielfältiger Musikproduktion vertraut.
Von 2017-2020 war er als Studien- und ERASMUS-Koordinator mit einem Lehrauftrag für fachspezifische Analyse an der Musikhochschule Münster tätig. Seit 2021 entwickelt er an der Universität Vechta (Zentrale Studienberatung) im Projekt ViBeS hybride Workshops im Selbststudium und Selbstlernmodule. Er ist dort u.a. mit der Konzeption und Produktion von Podcasts beauftragt und unterrichtet Grundkompetenzen der Selbst- und Lernstruktur sowie des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens im erweiterten Bildungsraum.

Dr. Attila Kornel-Markula studierte Philosophie und Musikwissenschaft an der Universität Münster. Neben der Musikästhetik der Stille forscht er u. a. zum transkulturellen Austausch von Klangsynthese im 20./21. Jahrhundert. Als Musiker ist er mit viel... Show more

Director, Belfast Women Who Code
Currently in Northern Ireland, previously in South Korea, forever Minnesotan.

Director, Belfast Women Who Code Currently in Northern Ireland, previously in South Korea, forever Minnesotan. Show more

Fredrik is a software architect currently working with Careium in Malmö, Sweden. He has written code in Visual Basic. The non .NET kind. Yes, he is that old. He is an occasional conference speaker (DevSum, Øredev and user groups in Sweden and Norway, among others), and a photographer.

Fredrik is a software architect currently working with Careium in Malmö, Sweden. He has written code in Visual Basic. The non .NET kind. Yes, he is that old. He is an occasional conference speaker (DevSum, Øredev and user groups in Sweden and Norway,... Show more

Erica Stanley is an engineering leader, community organizer, and tech diversity & inclusion advocate. She is a Director of Engineering, and site lead for Google Play Atlanta, as well as a venture partner and angel investor. During her 20-year career, she’s worked in Fortune 500 companies, early-stage startups, and academia. She holds a B.S and M.S in Computer Science from Clark Atlanta University and has conducted post-graduate research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she specialized in graphics, visualization, and telepresence.

Erica is active in the Atlanta technology community. She helps develop and teach youth coding programs, speaks at conferences, and user groups, and mentors entrepreneurs for incubators and accelerators. She founded the Atlanta network of Women Who Code and co-founded REFACTR.TECH, a tech conference series that showcases technologists from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds.

Erica Stanley is an engineering leader, community organizer, and tech diversity & inclusion advocate. She is a Director of Engineering, and site lead for Google Play Atlanta, as well as a venture partner and angel investor. During her 20-year career,... Show more

Liv Pasquarelli is a futures foresight researcher, writer, and tech industry professional with a passion for exploring the intersection of AI and blockchain technologies. With a focus on ethical and social implications, she delves into how these disruptive forces can reshape art, identity, and the world at large. As a published writer, Liv believes in the power of storytelling to inspire and engage, leading us toward a future where humans and AI can co-create in harmony.

Liv Pasquarelli is a futures foresight researcher, writer, and tech industry professional with a passion for exploring the intersection of AI and blockchain technologies. With a focus on ethical and social implications, she delves into how these disr... Show more

Lionel is a creative thinker and stellar connector, helping develop future-proof organisations.

As a master facilitator in leadership and culture, he inspires, aligns and empowers teams to innovate, transform and make an impact through authentic experiences.

With 15 years of experience in consulting, operations and community building, he sparks thought-provoking conversations and long lasting connections.

He is the founder of Rethink Impact Studio, a co-founder of Tech Makers Amsterdam - a startup community, and the founder of Melodissey - a collective of artists.

EDHEC Alumnus, he enjoys playing football and drama, and adores his daughter - a brilliant rebel girl.

Lionel is a creative thinker and stellar connector, helping develop future-proof organisations. As a master facilitator in leadership and culture, he inspires, aligns and empowers teams to innovate, transform and make an impact through authentic e... Show more

News producer @ ABC News 🎤 Multimedia producer @ SSW TV 🎥 Graduate of journalism and innovation

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Product Owner UX et passionné de graphisme, je travaille au sein de l’agence Bewizyu sur les interfaces de nos clients. Contributeur du blog, je suis toujours à l’affût des dernières tendances graphiques et UX afin de pouvoir les travailler et créer une expérience utilisateur optimale.
Ex-entrepreneur et ayant eu plusieurs vies ma curiosité se trouve résumée dans une citation de J.K Chesterton : « Il n’y a pas de sujet peu intéressant, il n’y a que des personnes peu intéressées »

Product Owner UX et passionné de graphisme, je travaille au sein de l’agence Bewizyu sur les interfaces de nos clients. Contributeur du blog, je suis toujours à l’affût des dernières tendances graphiques et UX afin de pouvoir les travailler et créer ... Show more

Susi (She\Her or They\Them) is a games industry veteran with a diverse skillset in project and people management, training design, EDI, and localisation. She has a passion for inclusion and conflict resolution and has led and facilitated workshops & talks on communication, games careers, company culture, and EDI using interactive methods.

Susi (She\Her or They\Them) is a games industry veteran with a diverse skillset in project and people management, training design, EDI, and localisation. She has a passion for inclusion and conflict resolution and has led and facilitated workshops & ... Show more

A man of many talents, but no sense of how to use them. Craig could be out changing the world but would prefer to make software instead. Probably the reason why Nick Fury refused to take his calls. He possesses a passion for software design, but more importantly software quality and designing systems that can achieve this in a technically diverse and constantly evolving tech world.

Craig has over 20 years’ experience across the development, testing and management disciplines in a variety of software industries, but still feels he learns something new every day. It’s that continued change and evolution of the software industry which motivates him to keep learning and finding ways to improve. More than just playing with tech though, its people that make software come together – and so Craig believes in developing people and empowering them to make a success out of the software they build.

When not playing with software he can often be found spending time with family, writing, designing board games, or running long distances for no apparent reason. He is also a massive fan of comic books and Star Wars, so if you see him concentrating intensely, he is probably just trying to use the force.

Craig is also the writer of the book, Quality By Design, and writes regular articles on his blog sites and various other tech sites around the world. He is also international speaker on a wide range of different software development topics, though these experiences only make him even more excited about the future of the industry in South Africa.

A man of many talents, but no sense of how to use them. Craig could be out changing the world but would prefer to make software instead. Probably the reason why Nick Fury refused to take his calls. He possesses a passion for software design, but more... Show more

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to deliver innovative services and solutions across a wide spectrum of industries.

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to del... Show more

Laura is reasonably new to the Microsoft industry. She was working in the charity sector as a Project Assistant/Office 365 Specialist for 3 years and before that was in various support roles. She fully entered the Microsoft industry when accepting a job offer with HCL in Nov 2021. She then completed the CIT Program in March 2022, and it's been the most amazing ride of her life so far.

She loves all things creative and Microsoft related and can't wait to see what the future holds. Laura spends her time outside of work, blogging about the Power Platform community and her journey in the hope to inspire and support others. She likes to merge her love of tech with her love of art & design, to try to bring even more fun to the topics and activities she presents to the community. Her career and general way of life have always been built around the concepts of inspiration, support, and simplifying everything! She hopes to use these concepts to make a positive impact on the Microsoft community and whoever else dares to listen.

Laura is reasonably new to the Microsoft industry. She was working in the charity sector as a Project Assistant/Office 365 Specialist for 3 years and before that was in various support roles. She fully entered the Microsoft industry when accepting a ... Show more