Danny Kruge is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Mission Critical Engineer at Schuberg Philis, and founder of Azure Heroes. With 16+ years of experience, he is a technology leader and hands-on engineer specialising in designing, building, and operating data and cloud platforms at scale.

His expertise spans SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, cloud architecture, platform engineering, and
mission-critical environments, including OLTP and OLAP databases exceeding 3 TB. Throughout his career Danny has
grown from database administration into broader technical leadership, taking ownership of complex platforms and
engineering initiatives across SQL Server, Azure, and AWS.

Danny focuses on defining technical direction, simplifying complexity, and turning challenging problems into reliable,
scalable solutions. He takes a pragmatic approach and stays focused on measurable outcomes, whether working on large
database platforms, cloud architecture, automation strategy, or organisational transformation.

Originally from Leicester, England and now based in the Netherlands, Danny founded Azure Heroes to bring the Microsoft
Azure community together. He regularly contributes through speaking, articles, interviews, and events.

Danny Kruge is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Mission Critical Engineer at Schuberg Philis, and founder of Azure Heroes. With 16+ years of experience, he is a technology leader and hands-on engineer specialising in designing, building, and operating ... Show more

Mario-Leander Reimer is a passionate software developer and architect, a proud father and a #CloudNativeNerd. As Managing Director and CTO of QAware GmbH, he is responsible for innovation, R&D, upskilling, as well as information security, cyber security and IT regulation. His technical focus lies on cloud-native and AI-native environments in the enterprise sector. As a regular speaker at national and international conferences, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge and practical experience.

Mario-Leander Reimer is a passionate software developer and architect, a proud father and a #CloudNativeNerd. As Managing Director and CTO of QAware GmbH, he is responsible for innovation, R&D, upskilling, as well as information security, cyber secur... Show more

Ryan Mangan is the founder and CEO of EfficientEther, which builds software for the people who run Microsoft estates. Its products help MSPs and IT teams cut Microsoft waste, track every configuration change, find the AI nobody is watching, and move legacy Windows applications to MSIX. He also founded Systech IT Solutions, a Microsoft-focused managed service provider he has run since 2013.

Ryan has worked in IT for more than 20 years. He started as a telecommunications specialist in the Royal Engineers, then ran IT for two colleges before moving into consultancy. Along the way he has worked across network engineering, virtualisation, legacy applications and cloud services, writing his own tools as he went.

AI now runs through all of his work, as a user, a builder and a researcher. He leads EfficientEther's ISO 42001 AI management system, writes on large language models for Computer Weekly, and uses AI in vulnerability and patching research. He also built and open-sourced an MCP server and agent skill that lets AI agents audit and configure Parallels RAS farms. He led a published study of 3,261 real Windows applications packaged as MSIX, in which 80% packaged automatically.

He co-wrote Mastering Azure Virtual Desktop, which has sold more than 78,000 copies across two editions, and wrote An Introduction to MSIX App Attach. His technical blog reached over four million visitors in ten years, and he has written for the BCS's IT Now magazine.

Ryan is a double Microsoft MVP for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop, a Parallels VIPP, a Chartered Fellow of the BCS (FBCS CITP) and a member of TechTarget's Desktop Management Editorial Advisory Board. Since 2018 he has spoken at more than 35 events, including Parallels VIPP, E2EVC, EUC Forum, VMworld, VMware Explore, WorkPlace Ninja Summit, Experts Live Netherlands, Global Azure and AVD Tech Fest. His audiences range from developers and IT professionals to health and safety professionals. His talks are practical: real estates, real numbers and live demos.

Ryan Mangan is the founder and CEO of EfficientEther, which builds software for the people who run Microsoft estates. Its products help MSPs and IT teams cut Microsoft waste, track every configuration change, find the AI nobody is watching, and move ... Show more

Artem Chernevskiy is the founder of AICA and a Microsoft Azure Foundry MVP who helps B2B AI startups become enterprise-ready on Azure. A former Microsoft professional with more than 20 years of experience in enterprise AI, cloud platforms, and product delivery, he has contributed to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and other Microsoft best practices.

He is also an ICF-trained coach, which influences his practical, people-first approach to teaching and mentoring. Artem regularly speaks about building secure, scalable, production-grade AI solutions that deliver real business value.

Artem Chernevskiy is the founder of AICA and a Microsoft Azure Foundry MVP who helps B2B AI startups become enterprise-ready on Azure. A former Microsoft professional with more than 20 years of experience in enterprise AI, cloud platforms, and produc... Show more

Shawn Dorward is the Chief Operating Office at Innovia Consulting and a seasoned business and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in ERP and CRM implementations. His expertise spans a wide range of industries and organizations—from small family-owned businesses to complex global deployments—driving digital transformation and delivering measurable business value.

Recognized as a 10-time Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, Shawn is deeply passionate about helping businesses maximize efficiency and ROI through strategic use of technology. His dedication to the Microsoft Dynamics community is evident in his frequent speaking engagements at user groups, conferences, and online events across the U.S.

Shawn shares practical insights and productivity tips through his popular blog www.LifeHacks365.com, covering Dynamics 365 (including Dynamics GP and Business Central) and Office 365 tools like Excel and Outlook.

Embracing the next wave of innovation, Shawn is currently exploring the power of AI and Microsoft Copilot. Through his platform www.TheWorldsOkayestShawn.com, he documents his journey with podcasts, blog posts, and life hacks—all designed to help others save time, increase efficiency, and navigate their own Copilot adventures.

Shawn Dorward is the Chief Operating Office at Innovia Consulting and a seasoned business and technology leader with over 25 years of experience in ERP and CRM implementations. His expertise spans a wide range of industries and organizations—from sm... Show more

Microsoft MVP in Copilot Studio | CTO K2 NEXT
Enterprise Architect with a strong background in Microsoft solutions, I began my career focusing on SharePoint before expanding into the Azure ecosystem, where I gained experience designing scalable and secure cloud architectures. In recent years, I’ve specialized in Low Code development using Microsoft Power Platform, delivering enterprise-grade solutions that integrate Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.

I'm the Microsoft MVP in Copilot studio and currently, I design and implement intelligent agents with Copilot Studio, supporting organizations in the strategic adoption of generative AI and in defining resilient, scalable architectural models. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation through modern, composable, and business-oriented solutions.

As a speaker, I’ve participated in several industry events such as WPC, BeConnected Day, Agent Conf, and others, sharing insights and best practices on cloud-native architectures, Power Platform governance, and advanced automation and AI scenarios.

Microsoft MVP in Copilot Studio | CTO K2 NEXT Enterprise Architect with a strong background in Microsoft solutions, I began my career focusing on SharePoint before expanding into the Azure ecosystem, where I gained experience designing scalable and... Show more

Max is Founder and Chief Technology Advisor at Liquid Reply. He is CNCF and AAIF Ambassador, Linux Foundation Europe Advisory Board member and CNCF Governing Board member. Max focuses on building innovative platforms that can handle the zeitgeist of AI and is the author of Platform Engineering for Architects. Besides, Max organizes Cloud Native Summit in Munich and the Kubernetes & Cloud Native Meetup in Munich.

Max is Founder and Chief Technology Advisor at Liquid Reply. He is CNCF and AAIF Ambassador, Linux Foundation Europe Advisory Board member and CNCF Governing Board member. Max focuses on building innovative platforms that can handle the zeitgeist of ... Show more

Pamela Paterson, MS, CBAP, PMP, is a speaker, best-selling author, business systems analyst, systems engineer, and project manager. She is a consultant who has worked with over 100 organizations worldwide, delivering workshops, webinars, and presentations. Pamela also taught project management in Toronto, Canada, for over ten years. In 2023, 2024, and 2025, she stands out as one of the most active speakers on Sessionize. For more details, visit her LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelapaterson.

Pamela Paterson, MS, CBAP, PMP, is a speaker, best-selling author, business systems analyst, systems engineer, and project manager. She is a consultant who has worked with over 100 organizations worldwide, delivering workshops, webinars, and presenta... Show more

Harshavardhan Bajoria is a Product Manager for AI & Innovation at Unstop, where he builds AI-driven products at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. He is a GitHub Campus Expert Alumni, a LeetCode Knight, and holds 18 professional certifications — 7x Microsoft Certified, 5x Oracle Certified, 5x Google Certified, and GitHub Certified. A Top 5% Speaker on Sessionize, Harshavardhan is a regular voice at tech conferences and community meetups, sharing his experience building AI products and working with cloud platforms.

Harshavardhan Bajoria is a Product Manager for AI & Innovation at Unstop, where he builds AI-driven products at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. He is a GitHub Campus Expert Alumni, a LeetCode Knight, and holds 18 prof... Show more

I operate at the intersection of bold vision and brilliant teams. As a Principal Cloud & AI Strategist and Fractional CTO, I partner with companies to architect future-proof cloud solutions and build the high-performing engineering teams needed to execute them.

With over a decade of hands-on experience in Digital Transformation, I specialize in Google Cloud Platform, complex multi-cloud architectures and lately in Generative AI (Vertex AI). I don't just talk theory, I have built Cloud Business Units from scratch and led mission-critical migrations in fast-paced sectors like Oil & Gas.
My philosophy is simple: an elite strategy is useless without an elite team to execute it, so I build the team first, knowing that the results will follow.
As a passionate advocate for open knowledge, I am a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Cloud, and the Community Lead for GDG Campobasso.
Whether I am live-coding a Gen AI agent or sharing insights on the dynamics of engineering leadership, I bring energy, clarity, and deep real-world experience to the stage. I love connecting with people who are eager to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what technology can solve.

I operate at the intersection of bold vision and brilliant teams. As a Principal Cloud & AI Strategist and Fractional CTO, I partner with companies to architect future-proof cloud solutions and build the high-performing engineering teams needed to ex... Show more

A computer engineer with over 25 years of experience, my profession has fascinated me since I was a child, providing me with wonderful professional and personal experiences 👩‍💻

I enjoy building teams, sharing with them, growing together, and executing projects with the greatest possible success 👌

Enjoying my full return to the world of technology, security, AI, etc., constantly learning and exploring because knowledge is power, in addition to working as an event moderator, speaker, and writer 🚀

Author of my first book based on personal events with a stowaway named Alzheimer's, in homage to the woman who helped me become who I am today 🧠

Passionate about my life, my profession, and technology 💛

A computer engineer with over 25 years of experience, my profession has fascinated me since I was a child, providing me with wonderful professional and personal experiences 👩‍💻 I enjoy building teams, sharing with them, growing together, and exe... Show more

👋 Me presento, mi nombre es Sara y como buena millennial 🔝, mi trayectoria profesional se podría resumir en una gymkana laboral continua que me empuja a reinventarme y adaptarme al entorno socioeconómico que le ha tocado vivir a mi generación.

Por eso soy Técnica superior en sistemas de telecom. e informáticos 👩‍💻, Diplomada en Ciencias Empresariales 💰 y Power BI developer 📊 ¡Me apasiona fusionar las finanzas con las nuevas tecnologías! 💡

Me encanta romper la brecha digital allá dónde voy y participar en los procesos de adopción digital de las empresas. Por eso, también soy creadora de contenido y formadora de Power BI. Tengo un canal de Youtube en el que doy truquitos cortos sobre PowerBI: https://www.youtube.com/@KawaiiBI

También soy cibervoluntaria (https://www.cibervoluntarios.org/) e intento ayudar a otras personas que lo necesitan a romper la brecha digital para que este mundo tan avanzado no las deje fuera del juego💞.

He vendido lavadoras, he sido hostelera y en mi última vida laboral fui contable-fiscal pero ahora después de mucho practicar, mucho estudiar y mucho esfuerzo soy muy feliz trabajando de consultora de PowerBI, herramienta que me apasiona y que fusiona las finanzas, la tecnología y la formación, tres campos que me encantan. 😍💞

👋 Me presento, mi nombre es Sara y como buena millennial 🔝, mi trayectoria profesional se podría resumir en una gymkana laboral continua que me empuja a reinventarme y adaptarme al entorno socioeconómico que le ha tocado vivir a mi generación. ... Show more

Global Chief Technology Officer of the Microsoft Alliance at NTT DATA Corp. | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform.
Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, IA, Agents and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I contribute to the developers community writing articles in my personal blog and giving speeches in numerous events. I am also one of the Netcoreconf leads.

Global Chief Technology Officer of the Microsoft Alliance at NTT DATA Corp. | Microsoft MVP Azure & AI Platform. Passionate about new technologies, highlighting Netcore , Microsoft Azure, IA, Agents and ASP.NET. Passionate about team management. I ... Show more

Kristen B. Hubler, M.Ed., mini-MBA, Prosci Certified Change Management Specialist, and Certified Scrum Master, is a consultant, speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Workshops by Kristen. She specializes in helping organizations successfully adopt new technologies by combining change management, learning, and adoption best practices with practical business strategies. In recent years, Kristen has focused extensively on helping organizations deploy Microsoft Copilot and AI solutions, designing training programs, adoption campaigns, governance strategies, and user enablement initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes and increase AI adoption at scale.

Kristen B. Hubler, M.Ed., mini-MBA, Prosci Certified Change Management Specialist, and Certified Scrum Master, is a consultant, speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Workshops by Kristen. She specializes in helping organizations successfully a... Show more

I am an experienced AI Automations & Agentic Solutions Architect, Power Automate, Power BI, O365, Azure, and SharePoint professional with 20+ years in the IT industry. Holding PMP, TOGAF® 9, and ITIL certifications, and a Canadian PR holder, I specialize in cloud solutions, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and digital transformation. My expertise spans Power Platform, SharePoint, OneDrive,Teams,DevOps, and AWS/Azure,, empowering businesses to optimize their IT environments and accelerate innovation. As an Application Advisor, I provide strategic guidance on the entire application lifecycle, ensuring that business applications fully align with technical, operational, and governance standards.
Key Skills:
Power Platform, Power BI, Sharepoint, Teams, Azure, DevOps, GitHub/GitLab, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube,Terraform, C#.Net, ServiceNow, SharePoint/Project Server/TFS Migration & Upgrades, Analytics, AWS, Workflows, SSRS Reporting, EMC-SourceOne, MS Flow, Core DevOps,Linux Administration, Microservices, REST APIs, Architecture, and Consulting

• Application Advisor: Provided expert advice on application lifecycle management, ensuring that business applications were optimized and aligned with business objectives, technical specifications, and governance standards.
• Operational Leadership: Managed operations for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power Platform portfolios, ensuring compliance with Information Governance and IT best practices.
• Vendor & Service Management: Oversaw vendor performance, managed critical incidents, and ensured the delivery of IT services met performance and operational KPIs.
• Application Implementation & Optimization: Configured, implemented, and optimized application solutions to meet business objectives while adhering to IT best practices.
• Business Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with business stakeholders to ensure operational support.
• Continuous Improvement: Identified opportunities for process improvements and implemented solutions that enhanced service delivery, application performance, and overall efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Solution Architects, Project Managers, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery and seamless service transitions.
• Disaster Recovery & Compliance: Led disaster recovery testing and supported IT compliance efforts (SOX, Cybersecurity, PCI), minimizing disruption during system upgrades and migrations.
• Lifecycle & Asset Management: Managed IT asset lifecycles, including health checks, license management, and optimization.

I am an experienced AI Automations & Agentic Solutions Architect, Power Automate, Power BI, O365, Azure, and SharePoint professional with 20+ years in the IT industry. Holding PMP, TOGAF® 9, and ITIL certifications, and a Canadian PR holder, I specia... Show more

Michael Heath is an innovation strategist and Frontier Firm advisor who helps organizations move beyond digital transformation into intelligent transformation. With more than 15 years of experience across the Microsoft ecosystem and enterprise technology, Michael partners with leaders to align people, platforms, and purpose through AI, automation, and data.

Throughout his career, Michael has led enterprise initiatives that drive measurable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term adoption. His work focuses on translating strategy into practical execution, helping organizations modernize how work gets done while bringing teams along for the journey.

Michael’s perspective sits at the intersection of technology and human behavior. As a speaker and practitioner, he shares real-world lessons, practical frameworks, and honest insights that help organizations move from experimentation to meaningful impact at scale.

Michael Heath is an innovation strategist and Frontier Firm advisor who helps organizations move beyond digital transformation into intelligent transformation. With more than 15 years of experience across the Microsoft ecosystem and enterprise techno... Show more

Daniel is an Platform AI Architect at Payoneer with over two decades of experience leading development teams, both in Israel and abroad, from idea to production. His current focus is AI infrastructure and multi-agent systems in real-world use — the layer that ties together developer tools, knowledge graphs, and product delivery.

Daniel is a public speaker and a blog writer, and an active contributor to open source. He also runs the "NG-Heroes" meetup, a space for the local tech community to meet and share what they're learning. Outside of work, family comes first. He proudly holds the title of "The Best Developer in the World" — awarded by his wife, and he has no plans to give it back.

Daniel is an Platform AI Architect at Payoneer with over two decades of experience leading development teams, both in Israel and abroad, from idea to production. His current focus is AI infrastructure and multi-agent systems in real-world use — the l... Show more

Founder of BI Samurai and Co-Founder of Embedsy, two Switzerland-based Data & BI companies.

At BI Samurai, we specialize in all things Microsoft Fabric, with a strong focus on Power BI. Our mission is to help clients unlock the full potential of their data through innovative and effective BI solutions.

At Embedsy, we develop cutting-edge Embedded Analytics solutions using Power BI Embedded technology. After over 8 years with BI Samurai, I co-founded this software development company to take my passion for BI to the next level.

I enjoy presenting Power BI hacks—the kind of tricks and solutions that people wouldn’t believe are possible with Power BI—and showcasing some of the coolest Power BI Embedded innovations.

Founder of BI Samurai and Co-Founder of Embedsy, two Switzerland-based Data & BI companies. At BI Samurai, we specialize in all things Microsoft Fabric, with a strong focus on Power BI. Our mission is to help clients unlock the full potential of t... Show more

Ben has spent more than 20 years helping companies improve how they build software, more recently including the practical aspects of agentic engineering: getting tools like Claude Code to deliver production-quality work rather than demos, structuring repos, prompts and workflows so the output is effective, resilient, and secure. Underpinning this is his personal experience in building and shipping product, from decades of work in application security and identity, to being an early creator of autonomous development processes with agents that have shared memory and evals processes that provide guardrails. He's worked with companies like Virgin Australia, Hanes, Auth0, and Sonar, is a Microsoft MVP and has given 100+ talks on six continents, including DEF CON.

Ben has spent more than 20 years helping companies improve how they build software, more recently including the practical aspects of agentic engineering: getting tools like Claude Code to deliver production-quality work rather than demos, structuring... Show more

Lucky is an Executive and the Head of Specialised Consulting, Research and Development at BBD - a global bespoke software solutions firm. As a software engineer, he has experience in building and maintaining enterprise software in the banking, insurance, telecommunications and education sectors. Lucky is an educator, teaching Game Design and Computer Science at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and is the co-organiser of the Johannesburg-based JavaScript-focused meetup: Jozi.JS.

Lucky is an Executive and the Head of Specialised Consulting, Research and Development at BBD - a global bespoke software solutions firm. As a software engineer, he has experience in building and maintaining enterprise software in the banking, insura... Show more

For the past decade, Sebastian has been a member of the ISV Solutions team at proMX AG. During this time, proMX’s project and resource management tool, proRM Fast Start, has won numerous awards. Sebastian was one of proMX’s liaisons to Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Project Operations development team, thus gaining exceptionally thorough knowledge of the product almost since its first release. He has proven his Power Platform expertise in several successful implementation projects for proMX's international customers.

In addition to his technical leadership, Sebastian now also orchestrates proMX’s AI and Innovation investments, identifying cutting-edge technologies and turning them into real-world solutions for business impact. His unique blend of hands-on product experience and strategic foresight makes him a preferred speaker at industry events.

For the past decade, Sebastian has been a member of the ISV Solutions team at proMX AG. During this time, proMX’s project and resource management tool, proRM Fast Start, has won numerous awards. Sebastian was one of proMX’s liaisons to Microsoft’s Dy... Show more

As a kid, my dream was to become a professional ice hockey player.
That didn't work out. 😁 But the passion is just as strong.

What the ice taught me, I kept:
discipline, team spirit and the drive to get a little better every day.

I used to captain my team.
Today I'm your guide to AI transformation and become a Frontier Firm.

I'm one of few Microsoft MVPs worldwide for M365 Copilot & Agents, and Swiss Microsoft Copilot Partner of the Year 2025.

At Campana & Schott, where we've delivered 400+ Copilot implementations, I lead the Modern Work practice.
So I see what works in the field. And I'm honest about what doesn't yet.

What you'll find here:
↳ Insights from real Copilot & Agents projects
↳ Frameworks for AI adoption that scale past the pilot
↳ My weekly newsletter, Copilot Your Day

My focus: Copilot & Agents with business impact. Enterprise AI governance. Frontier Transformation for organizations ready to lead.

Follow for daily Copilot insights.
Speaking inquiries: DM me.

Let's Copilot Your Day 🔥

As a kid, my dream was to become a professional ice hockey player. That didn't work out. 😁 But the passion is just as strong. What the ice taught me, I kept: discipline, team spirit and the drive to get a little better every day. I used t... Show more

After more than 25 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new challenges to help our customers optimize their investments in their data platform. Right now focused on Big data, Smart data and IA technologies in order to define new lines of business

After more than 25 years managing information systems, mainly in Microsoft environments, with special focus on Business Intelligence systems and data management, I am now more focused on the management of teams and sales. Always looking for new chall... Show more

Empowering Organizations through Data, Analytics & AI

Tech Leader | Entrepreneur | Public Speaker | Technical Trainer | Consultant | Founder of Magna Data inc,
Microsoft Certified Professional in SQL Server, Azure, Fabric, Power BI & Excel. MCSA BI Reporting. MCP Data Scientist & Data Analyst, MCP Fabric. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). AWS Cloud, Snowflake DW, Databricks Fundamentals Certs.

Empowering Organizations through Data, Analytics & AI Tech Leader | Entrepreneur | Public Speaker | Technical Trainer | Consultant | Founder of Magna Data inc, Microsoft Certified Professional in SQL Server, Azure, Fabric, Power BI & Excel. MCSA ... Show more

Joinal is an experienced Data Science professional with a interest on building solutions with quick prototypes, community engagements and influencing technology adoption. Brings strong technical understanding, experienced in managing cross functional teams of data scientists, data engineers, backend developers and SRE delivering end-to-end ML projects, recruiting and mentoring engineers across levels, streamlining ML & Data workflows for high performing teams, setting up best practices, and developing highly performant and reliable MLOps & Data platforms supporting end to end ml projects and analytics usecases.

Joinal is an experienced Data Science professional with a interest on building solutions with quick prototypes, community engagements and influencing technology adoption. Brings strong technical understanding, experienced in managing cross functional... Show more

I began my career as a business and technology consultant, quickly transitioning into implementation and BI development. I’ve used several BI tools along the way - Tableau, Domo, and Spotfire - but Power BI has been the core of my work for many years.

My focus started with data visualization and clear data communication, and has grown to include data architecture and development practices. I’m currently working with Microsoft Fabric and promoting the use of source control and CI/CD to improve the Power BI development lifecycle.

I began my career as a business and technology consultant, quickly transitioning into implementation and BI development. I’ve used several BI tools along the way - Tableau, Domo, and Spotfire - but Power BI has been the core of my work for many years... Show more

Mathias is a data enthusiast with a great passion for the synergy between data analytics, cloud data platforms and AI.

As Principal Product Manager at Fellowmind, he builds products that turn AI agents into digital colleagues for ambitious organizations.

Being a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, he is very passionate about sharing anything with the community, especially something around turning data into impact!

With a background in Product Development and Innovation, Mathias brings a unique 'Data Product' perspective to data and AI, and is obsessed with the bigger picture. With his slightly rebellious attitude, he's not afraid to challenge the status quo and break industry norms to find new and better solutions.

Mathias is a data enthusiast with a great passion for the synergy between data analytics, cloud data platforms and AI. As Principal Product Manager at Fellowmind, he builds products that turn AI agents into digital colleagues for ambitious organiz... Show more

Vanessa Toves is a Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect and a recognized Microsoft MVP. She has worked with Microsoft enterprise technologies since the first versions of SharePoint on-premises, Microsoft’s BI suite, and SQL Server, making her instrumental in driving Microsoft 365 adoption for large organizations. Currently serving as a Microsoft subject matter expert for Druva, Vanessa works seamlessly across departments—from sales to engineering—to ensure the security of customer data. She is also an avid speaker and thought leader on cyber resilience.

Vanessa Toves is a Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect and a recognized Microsoft MVP. She has worked with Microsoft enterprise technologies since the first versions of SharePoint on-premises, Microsoft’s BI suite, and SQL Server, making her instrument... Show more

Richard Harbridge is a Principal Industry Advisor on Microsoft 365 and ShareGate as well as a long-standing Microsoft MVP. Renowned for simplifying the complex, Richard equips IT, executives, and business leaders with three essentials: clarity about Microsoft 365’s evolving capabilities, confidence in responsibly implementing and governing new technologies, and the connections that amplify success across partners, customer communities and Microsoft itself.

Over the past decades he has:
• Advised 200+ enterprises on Microsoft 365 strategy, AI governance and employee experience.
• Delivered 450 + keynotes, workshops and conference sessions across five continents.
• Empowered millions of employees with simpler, more secure Microsoft 365 experiences, while helping partners unlock $300+ million in new revenue.
• Leads CIO think tanks and employee-experience forums while serving on research and community leadership councils shaping the future of work.

Whether architecting AI rollouts, moderating executive roundtables, or writing practical frameworks, Richard’s focus is unwavering: turn technology potential into lasting business impact.

Richard Harbridge is a Principal Industry Advisor on Microsoft 365 and ShareGate as well as a long-standing Microsoft MVP. Renowned for simplifying the complex, Richard equips IT, executives, and business leaders with three essentials: clarity about ... Show more

Christian is an award-winning product marketer and technology evangelist, and both a Microsoft Regional Director (RD) and Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Christian's 30+ year tech career includes Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Evangelist for several leading SharePoint ISVs, and being part of the Microsoft team that launched SharePoint Online. He has worked with some of the world’s largest technology companies to build and deploy social, collaboration, and supply chain solutions, and sold his first software startup to Rational Software in 2001. Co-author of books on both SharePoint and software configuration management (SCM) and one science fiction novel, Christian is one of the most widely published names within the Microsoft ecosystem, and can be found online at www.buckleyplanet.com and @buckleyplanet

Christian is an award-winning product marketer and technology evangelist, and both a Microsoft Regional Director (RD) and Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Christian's 30+ year tech career includes Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Evangelist for sev... Show more