Tech Lead le jour, musicien décalé le reste du temps, j’aborde le développement comme une bonne jam session : écoute, rythme et justesse.
Mes valeurs ? Collaboration, transparence, et le respect du tempo de chacun. J’aime travailler en harmonie collective, et partager mes riffs, mes fails et mes trouvailles pour aider les équipes à jouer juste ensemble.

Tech Lead le jour, musicien décalé le reste du temps, j’aborde le développement comme une bonne jam session : écoute, rythme et justesse. Mes valeurs ? Collaboration, transparence, et le respect du tempo de chacun. J’aime travailler en harmonie col... Show more

Waleed Arshad is a dedicated software architect and community leader within the global Flutter ecosystem. As Pakistan's first Google Developer Expert in Flutter and the author of "Managing State in Flutter Pragmatically," Waleed is passionate about sharing his knowledge. He currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at talabat (UAE) and contributes to academia as a remote Visiting Faculty at IBA Karachi, where he also holds a Masters in Computer Science. Waleed further strengthens the tech community as the Tech Director of GDG Cloud Emirates (Dubai) and has been instrumental in nurturing Flutter Karachi for the past seven years.

Waleed Arshad is a dedicated software architect and community leader within the global Flutter ecosystem. As Pakistan's first Google Developer Expert in Flutter and the author of "Managing State in Flutter Pragmatically," Waleed is passionate about s... Show more

Ben Little is the DGCE Chair of Design Innovation at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and an instructor of strategy at Boston University and Harvard University’s Professional and Executive Development program. He has a background in product strategy and has worked extensively with corporate innovation programs and venture studios around the world.

Ben previously served as Head of Venture Strategy at Siemens Healthineers' digital incubator in Silicon Valley, VP of Design Strategy at Fidelity Investments in Boston, and as Head of Design Strategy at Sutherland Labs, a global insight-led design firm with studios in London and San Francisco. His work often centers on navigating the messy realities of human behavior, drawing from a foundation in anthropology and years spent as a strategy leader.

Ben holds a BA from the College of William & Mary and an MBA from the University of Oxford.

Ben Little is the DGCE Chair of Design Innovation at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and an instructor of strategy at Boston University and Harvard University’s Professional and Executive Development program. He has a background in product st... Show more

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft

Full time power platform enthusiast @Microsoft Show more

René Schulte is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, with a focus on Physical AI, Generative AI, Spatial Computing (XR/AR/VR/MR), and Digital Humans. He leads the Communities of Practice at Reply, advising clients and driving innovation across global teams.

A creative developer and thought leader with 20+ years of deep technical expertise, he specializes in Spatial Computing, Real-Time 3D, Industrial Metaverse, Embodied AI, Robotics, Quantum Computing, and Agentic AI. His passion for UX drives breakthrough solutions at the intersection of emerging technologies.

Featured on Forbes and invited as expert to global TV stations and a keynote speaker and panelist at premier conferences including Siggraph, //build, Ignite, Global XR, Univ. Heidelberg, Unite, Vision VR/AR Summit, VRDC (GDC), AWE, ESA, RTC, VRARA, MR Dev Days and more. He creates content through his podcasts Digital Dialogs, QuBites, and Meta Minutes while maintaining his open-source libraries like WriteableBitmapEx.

Honored for 16 consecutive years as a Microsoft MVP, currently a double awardee in Azure AI Platform, René is also a Microsoft Regional Director and advisory board member for the VR/AR Association and XR Bootcamp.

An avid cyclist, he lives in Dresden, Germany with his wife and their five children.

René Schulte is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, with a focus on Physical AI, Generative AI, Spatial Computing (XR/AR/VR/MR), and Digital Humans. He leads the Communities of Practice at Reply, advising clients and driving innova... Show more

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer.
As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow mature enterprise architecture and business analysis practices, and plan and execute digital transformation programs.
As the Professor of Business Analytics at Humber College, she encourages her students to look for ways to solve business problems using analytics.
As a business analysis mentor, she leads the BA Mindset Mentorship Circle and encourages business analysts to learn, adapt, and thrive.
Yulia is active in the business analysis, architecture, and analytics communities, publishing articles and videos, joining podcasts, and advocating for applying common sense and critical thinking in all business endeavours.

Yulia Kosarenko is the author of the books "Business Analyst: A Profession and a Mindset" and "Foundations of Business Analytics", speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer. As the owner of Why Change Consulting Inc., she helps her clients grow ma... Show more

I'm a motivational speaker and ICF Certified Professional Coach devoted to changing the world one aha at a time.
Having led the learning and development function in a variety of industries and organizations, I have a rich background in leadership, management, and interpersonal skill development.
I combine my 15+ years of experience in the corporate classroom with even more years of acting and improv comedy to lead events that are as entertaining as they are impactful. With personal stories, hands-on activities, and actionable takeaways, my programs are always engaging, inspiring, and uplifting.
My areas of expertise and library of materials cover leadership, management, change, communication, personal/interpersonal development, and much more. Feel free to check out my course catalog at www.k8siegel.com/coursecatalog

I'm a motivational speaker and ICF Certified Professional Coach devoted to changing the world one aha at a time. Having led the learning and development function in a variety of industries and organizations, I have a rich background in leadership, ... Show more

Benjamin has a long-term and hands-on experience with introducing, building, running, coaching and speaking about Java, Microservices (including DDD and events), Docker/Containerization, distributed/self-contained systems (SCS) and disruptive technologies.

At day he works as Tech Lead for Cloud Technologies at codecentric. At night he hacks on innovative trends like FaaS, Service Meshes, Voice UIs and IoT. At evenings he organizes workshops, talks and code retreats at the Software Crafters Community Jena (Softwerkskammer Jena) and the Java User Group Thüringen. On weekends he serves as a board member at the Java Aktuell Magazine and at the JavaLand conference – leading the Architecture and Methodology & Culture streams.

He also runs Open Data Hackathons as well as Devoxx4Kids events. Regularly he also gives university lectures on OOP, Java, Docker, Git, Project Management and Agile Methodologies. In his leisure time he enjoys road cycling, art & theaters, wine/gin/whiskey tastings and discussions about politics and improving IT organizations.

Benjamin has a long-term and hands-on experience with introducing, building, running, coaching and speaking about Java, Microservices (including DDD and events), Docker/Containerization, distributed/self-contained systems (SCS) and disruptive technol... Show more

Rob is a data consultant in Australia. His company is LobsterPot Solutions. He leads the Adelaide Data Platform & Analytics User Group, and is also involved in the open-mic comedy community.

Rob is a data consultant in Australia. His company is LobsterPot Solutions. He leads the Adelaide Data Platform & Analytics User Group, and is also involved in the open-mic comedy community. Show more

João is a 10+ years experienced Software Developer, Studied Telecom Engineering at ISEL Lisboa, and worked in different companies in Portugal, Spain, and The Netherlands. He is a certified Kong Champion, a certified Java Developer (OCP11) and is a Certified Spring Professional 2021. Outside the software development Universe, João is someone interested in arts and crafts and making stuff out of old materials creating the occasional modified furniture. João loves plants and has a small potted garden with Yuccas and blueberry bushes. He has one particular YouTube channel called JESPROTECH dedicated to engineering where João shares his experience with the world.

João is a 10+ years experienced Software Developer, Studied Telecom Engineering at ISEL Lisboa, and worked in different companies in Portugal, Spain, and The Netherlands. He is a certified Kong Champion, a certified Java Developer (OCP11) and is a Ce... Show more

Marius Hanl works as a fullstack developer and architect with Java/JavaFX and Web technologies.
He is also an Open-Source Contributor to several projects such as JavaFX, Godot, as well as his own Godot Plugin Script-IDE.

In addition to his open source contributions, he is also organizing the Global Game Jam every year in Braunschweig. He is very interested in Game development in his free time.

Marius Hanl works as a fullstack developer and architect with Java/JavaFX and Web technologies. He is also an Open-Source Contributor to several projects such as JavaFX, Godot, as well as his own Godot Plugin Script-IDE. In addition to his open ... Show more

UX/UI Designer con una lunga esperienza nella progettazione di prodotti digitali, con focus su etica, accessibilità e ricerca utente. Docente e speaker, porta in ogni progetto un approccio centrato sulle persone e una visione creativa maturata anche attraverso il suo percorso artistico.

UX/UI Designer con una lunga esperienza nella progettazione di prodotti digitali, con focus su etica, accessibilità e ricerca utente. Docente e speaker, porta in ogni progetto un approccio centrato sulle persone e una visione creativa maturata anche ... Show more

Nina Ajnira Karisik is a software engineer, speaker, and founder of MadeApt, a fashion-tech startup reimagining how clothing is made and experienced. With a background in AI, development, and community-building, Nina’s work blends technical depth with a human touch. She’s known for creating interactive sessions where audiences co-create apps live, exploring the joys and messiness of coding with AI. Her talks and talks have been featured in Australia, India, Spain and beyond

Nina Ajnira Karisik is a software engineer, speaker, and founder of MadeApt, a fashion-tech startup reimagining how clothing is made and experienced. With a background in AI, development, and community-building, Nina’s work blends technical depth wit... Show more

Software engineer at Enpal!

Software engineer at Enpal! Show more

Gift Kingsley is a media personality, broadcast journalist, television presenter, and digital content creator passionate about storytelling and audience engagement.

Her work spans television presenting, red carpet hosting, event hosting, social media management, and digital media production. Through both on-screen and behind-the-scenes experience, she has developed a unique perspective on how storytelling, personality, and cultural awareness shape audience engagement in today’s digital landscape.

As a content creator and entrepreneur, Gift is particularly interested in how media can be used not just for visibility but for meaningful conversations and community building. She is passionate about helping creators, brands, and media professionals understand the deeper dynamics behind audience connection in the modern media space.

Gift Kingsley is a media personality, broadcast journalist, television presenter, and digital content creator passionate about storytelling and audience engagement. Her work spans television presenting, red carpet hosting, event hosting, social me... 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

A seasoned digital leader with over 15 years of experience in building and optimizing customer-centric digital experiences, Anchal Gautam currently serves as a Digital Product Manager at Blick Art Materials. In this role, she leads key initiatives across Product Search and Personalization, Account Self-Service, and B2B product experiences.

With a strong background at the intersection of technology, data, and user experience, Anchal has a proven track record of driving growth through strategic product development and innovative digital solutions. They are passionate about leveraging personalization and scalable platforms to enhance customer engagement and deliver measurable business impact.

At this conference, Anchal brings practical insights on evolving digital ecosystems, optimizing product discovery, and creating seamless experiences for both B2C and B2B audiences.

A seasoned digital leader with over 15 years of experience in building and optimizing customer-centric digital experiences, Anchal Gautam currently serves as a Digital Product Manager at Blick Art Materials. In this role, she leads key initiatives ac... Show more

Francisca B. Medina Concha (frani.be) is a Front-End Developer, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Lecturer at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Her career thrives at the intersection where logic meets communication. As a programming professor in the faculties of Design and Communications, she has led the challenge of democratizing technology, turning Python into a language for mutual understanding. With experience on international stages such as JSConf Budapest and Nerdearla, Frani is dedicated to humanizing code to build more inclusive and connected communities.

Francisca B. Medina Concha (frani.be) is a Front-End Developer, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and Lecturer at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Her career thrives at the intersection where logic meets communication. As a programming profes... Show more

Calypso is a versatile professional with a unique background in theatre, education, and tech. After years of experience in theatre and teaching, Calypso recently transitioned into the tech industry, working with innovative startups where she applies her skills in communication, design, and collaboration to fast-paced, high-growth environments. This blend of creative and technical experience has equipped Calypso with a deep understanding of how to foster constructive feedback, empower teams, and drive continuous improvement. Calypso also thrives on building strong, connected communities. She brings a fresh perspective on collaboration, communication, and community building in both creative and tech spaces.

Calypso is a versatile professional with a unique background in theatre, education, and tech. After years of experience in theatre and teaching, Calypso recently transitioned into the tech industry, working with innovative startups where she applies ... Show more

Phil Stafford is a cybersecurity expert and AI safety strategist working at the shifting boundary between human intention and machine autonomy. With over 15 years of experience across IT, cybersecurity, and AI, his work blends offensive security, infrastructure defense, and emerging policy, driven by a central question: how do we build intelligent systems that extend our humanity rather than replace it?

Phil holds a M.Sc. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, along with expert-level certifications including CloudNetX, CCSP, and Cysa+. He collaborates with researchers and practitioners through the Simply Cyber community and the Multiverse School, working to shape the ethical scaffolding around next-generation AI.

Outside the realm of security, Phil is a classically trained musician and multidisciplinary artist exploring what it means to make human art in a post-AI world.

Phil Stafford is a cybersecurity expert and AI safety strategist working at the shifting boundary between human intention and machine autonomy. With over 15 years of experience across IT, cybersecurity, and AI, his work blends offensive security, inf... Show more

A reference in the world of design and product, creator of La Conf Qui Tue Le Game, and a key contributor to the rise of user- and product-centered culture at France Télévisions for over 10 years, Michael Baeyens (“Mitch”) is currently National Director of Product and Design Practices at eXalt, leading a community of more than 200 product and design professionals (since June 2024).

Following the success of Human After All — closing keynote at UX Conf 2023 (800+ attendees) and subsequently performed 8 times across France for a total audience of over 3,500 — Mitch established himself as a distinctive voice on the ethical, cultural and strategic impacts of AI, drawing a parallel between the career of Daft Punk and our relationship with automation, robotics and generative systems.

Since then, he has created and delivered two major conferences:

UI0 – Interface Zero: The Rise of Invisible Products in the Age of AI,
an exploration of how AI agents are reshaping product design by shifting from user-facing interfaces to products designed for agent-consumers. The talk examines the deep impact of this paradigm shift on design and product roles, methods and responsibilities. UI0 has been presented more than 16 times across France and internationally (including LPC Paris and PMF Zurich), reaching over 8,000 attendees and generating more than 8,000 video views.

FAMOUS – Lessons Learned on Brand, Values and Resilience from the Most Iconic (and Maybe the Most Underrated) Product of Our Times (FLUPA 2025),
a cultural and strategic analysis of Taylor Swift’s career as a product ecosystem, extracting concrete lessons on brand consistency, long-term vision, value systems and resilience that modern product teams can apply to their own work.

Recognized for mastering the art of storytelling, Mitch brings audiences along through a distinctive mix of sharp insight, humor, personal anecdotes and pop culture references. Sitting at the intersection of strategic planning, design leadership and product expertise, he delivers talks that are both intellectually rigorous and highly engaging — making him an unmissable speaker on the future of product, design and culture in the age of AI.

A reference in the world of design and product, creator of La Conf Qui Tue Le Game, and a key contributor to the rise of user- and product-centered culture at France Télévisions for over 10 years, Michael Baeyens (“Mitch”) is currently National Direc... Show more

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences.

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences. Show more

Joanna White is a community connector who has spent her career building bridges between Huntsville’s creative and civic sectors. As the Managing Director of the Apollo Coalition, Joanna continues this work by creating ecosystems for human collaboration. The Coalition drives local innovation by funding the gener8tor Huntsville tech accelerator and supporting a product development program for student engineers, and by encouraging community connection through its signature events in Huntsville’s MidCity District.

Joanna White is a community connector who has spent her career building bridges between Huntsville’s creative and civic sectors. As the Managing Director of the Apollo Coalition, Joanna continues this work by creating ecosystems for human collaborati... Show more

Endless conversation — with friends, compilers — on art, equivocacy, Symmathesy, methods, absurdism, dialectic, paradigm jumps, serendipity.

Endless conversation — with friends, compilers — on art, equivocacy, Symmathesy, methods, absurdism, dialectic, paradigm jumps, serendipity. Show more

A U.S. Army veteran holding a Master of Science in Software-Application Development, Rayvn Manuel is a Principal Application Developer, Architect, and DevOps Engineer at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Within the Office of Digital Strategy and Engagement, she leads research and development, monitors industry trends, and identifies (re)emerging technologies as candidates for the museum’s browser-based interactives.

As an AI Strategist and API/Open-Source Evangelist, Rayvn identifies technologies that enhance the museum’s interactive experiences—designed to delight visitors and extend the museum’s reach beyond the gallery walls. She is always seeking technologies that support the sharing of the lives and achievements of the African American community — past and present.

Drawing on personal experience within the neurodivergent community, she is committed to identifying technologies that broaden access for online visitors engaging with the museum’s interactive platforms — ensuring they have meaningful, equitable experiences. Rayvn builds proof-of-concept applications to demonstrate value to unit leadership.

Her current technology focus includes AI, APIs, and Blockchain, and she is actively experimenting with modern application architectures such as microservices, event-driven design, and progressive web applications.

She is the creator of the AI-Augmented Development Framework (AADF): Human-Centered Orchestration™ and author of A³T AI-Augmented Assistive Technology: A Framework for Cognitive Assistive Human-AI Collaboration — Theory, Methodology, Protocols, and Evidence ©.
A frequent speaker at public- and private-sector conferences since 2019, Rayvn presents on topics ranging from AI strategy and API-first architecture to DevSecOps and digital transformation.

She also serves as adjunct faculty teaching programming and web design courses at a Virginia community college, and is the owner of ClarionBellePublishing LLC, a micro, veteran, women-owned business.

She is currently preparing her first nonfiction technical book — a practical guide to APIs written for early-career technologists, career changers, and the simply curious, designed to help them navigate the landscape and avoid common pitfalls.

When she isn’t architecting systems, Rayvn feeds her passion for costume design and fabrication, frequently attending themed events as a dedicated maker and creator.

A U.S. Army veteran holding a Master of Science in Software-Application Development, Rayvn Manuel is a Principal Application Developer, Architect, and DevOps Engineer at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAH... Show more

Wesley Ellul is President and co-founder of Technotainment®, the world's first decentralized streaming network pioneering what's being called Streaming 2.0 — where creators own their revenue, audiences shape the experience, and Hollywood meets Web3. A leading voice on the future of entertainment and emerging technology, Wesley brings two decades of experience at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and creator economies.
Co-founded alongside media legend Nyhl Henson — the visionary behind MTV, Nickelodeon, and Pay-Per-View — Technotainment has drawn comparisons to the early days of cable, with Henson likening Wesley to "Ted Turner when he entered the cable business."
A serial entrepreneur and former technology consultant to global organizations including the University of Oxford, Light & Wonder, and SiGMA, Wesley has built a reputation for translating complex emerging technologies into real-world business results. He is also a Maltese Government Diplomat for startup innovation, and an advisor to leading Web3 ventures.

Wesley Ellul is President and co-founder of Technotainment®, the world's first decentralized streaming network pioneering what's being called Streaming 2.0 — where creators own their revenue, audiences shape the experience, and Hollywood meets Web3. ... Show more

Kelli is Chief Design Officer and co-founder of LunarLab, a UX design and product strategy firm that helps businesses create innovative, inclusive, and profitable products. Kelli is an experienced design leader who's created engaging web and mobile experiences for startups and enterprise clients alike. She’s designed for FinTech, healthcare, publishing, sports, advertising, education, logistics, and more.

Kelli is Chief Design Officer and co-founder of LunarLab, a UX design and product strategy firm that helps businesses create innovative, inclusive, and profitable products. Kelli is an experienced design leader who's created engaging web and mobile e... Show more

Benny's story started at age six, when an Amiga rewired his brain. Music, code, and games, three obsessions that never left. From Småland, where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, he founded Data Dao, helping organizations turn data into decisions and impact. These days he's equally at home in a boardroom or in front of a classroom of curious ten-year-olds, and that's exactly where he wants to be.

Benny's story started at age six, when an Amiga rewired his brain. Music, code, and games, three obsessions that never left. From Småland, where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, he founded Data Dao, helping organizations turn data into decisions and... Show more

Cathy is a dedicated SharePoint professional with over ten years of experience specializing in branding, information architecture, and the development of engaging collaboration spaces. She is currently a Microsoft MVP and M365 Architect at Cyclotron, where she helps customers learn and leverage M365, Copilot, and Viva technologies to enhance their digital workplaces. Ms. Dew is deeply committed to her community, having led the Women in SharePoint group and delivered numerous presentations at user groups, events, and conferences.

Cathy is a dedicated SharePoint professional with over ten years of experience specializing in branding, information architecture, and the development of engaging collaboration spaces. She is currently a Microsoft MVP and M365 Architect at Cyclotron,... Show more

Hello! I'm Manali Bapat, a Product Designer, currently working at Mindtickle, designing the future of Asset Hub. My journey in product design has been an exhilarating ride, fueled by curiosity and a passion for creating things.

🚀 Experience: My journey till now has taken me through different teams and organizations, with a comprehensive experience of 3+ years, allowing me to gain valuable insights into B2B Product Design, User Research, Design Systems and Visual Design.
Currently, I'm making waves as a Product Designer at Mindtickle. Here, I've spearheaded impactful revamp projects, breathing new life into Manager Reports and enhancing user experience across the board. I delved into various design directions, creating screen mockups that breathed life into page widgets and conducting in-depth comparative analyses. My collaborative spirit shines as I work closely with cross-functional teams, weaving together innovative solutions that resonate with our users. At the recent Data Carnival Hackathon, I served as a Product Desig SME, translating conceptual visions into compelling designs.
During my stint as a Product Design Intern at Tekion Corp, I played a pivotal role in crafting a comprehensive design system for iPadOS, seamlessly integrating user feedback to deliver an immersive application experience. During my previous tenure at Maruti Suzuki, I got an exciting opportunity to work in a new domain and design for Car Interface. My active participation in the iterative design and user research helped me excel at these skills. Regular feedback and presentations with overseas teams enabled me to be a better presenter and communicator.

🎓 Education: Armed with a Master's in Design from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, I honed my skills in crafting immersive user experiences. My Bachelor's in Architecture from Savitribai Phule Pune University laid a solid foundation for my design journey, instilling in me a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through design.

💼 Previous Endeavors: My design journey commenced during my Architecture studies (B. Arch), where my mentor exposed me to diverse design domains. Keen to delve deeper into design, I joined Design Consultants Architects LLP, leading projects ranging from Website and Social Media design to Product Design innovation. Collaborating closely with the founder imparted insights into crucial business elements such as team-building and leadership.

Let's connect! I'm open to networking and exploring potential collaborations. I am reachable at manalibapat01@gmail.com

Hello! I'm Manali Bapat, a Product Designer, currently working at Mindtickle, designing the future of Asset Hub. My journey in product design has been an exhilarating ride, fueled by curiosity and a passion for creating things. 🚀 Experience: My j... Show more