Sabrina Engling leads the AI Solutions Team at Trusted Shops and drives AI adoption and innovation across the entire company. Her focus is on scalable AI solutions, AI operations, and agentic commerce. She combines technical expertise with strategic business acumen, bringing together both perspectives - from the architecture of scalable AI systems to business value.

Beyond her corporate role, Sabrina is a dedicated advocate for tech education and serves as Chairwoman of the NGO TechLabs, helping thousands of people build digital skills. As an AWS Commmunity Builder for AI Engineering, alumna of the AWS She Builds mentoring program, a certified AI Manager, and a recent AI hackathon winner, she is committed to empowering more women to take the leap into AI and cloud technologies.

Sabrina Engling leads the AI Solutions Team at Trusted Shops and drives AI adoption and innovation across the entire company. Her focus is on scalable AI solutions, AI operations, and agentic commerce. She combines technical expertise with strategic ... Show more

Tobias Langmeyer is the founder and CEO of dc AG, a software vendor, digital agency and digital consultancy based in Kulmbach, Germany. For over 15 years, he has helped mid-sized businesses embrace digital transformation. A member of Deutsche Digitale Beiräte, he speaks on e-commerce, ERP and New Work, combining technical expertise with hands-on entrepreneurial experience. His talks offer practical insights into digital business models, connected processes and modern ways of working.

Tobias Langmeyer is the founder and CEO of dc AG, a software vendor, digital agency and digital consultancy based in Kulmbach, Germany. For over 15 years, he has helped mid-sized businesses embrace digital transformation. A member of Deutsche Digital... Show more

Architect, engineer, designer, speaker, writer - professionally I've worn many hats spanning diverse business domains and tech stacks, and know a new challenge awaits!

Conferences allow me to share my experiences and insights to help you navigate our constantly-changing technical landscape with confidence. Though implementations differ, the underlying solutions - and problems within - often repeat. My goal is to share what I've learned so you can recognize patterns and make better decisions in your own work.

Architect, engineer, designer, speaker, writer - professionally I've worn many hats spanning diverse business domains and tech stacks, and know a new challenge awaits! Conferences allow me to share my experiences and insights to help you navigate ... Show more

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours)
Master of Applied Computing

With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. My work sits at the intersection of technology and strategy, focusing on how AI, product development, and digital systems can reshape workflows and enhance decision-making.

I have a proven track record in designing seamless connections between complex systems—whether integrating platforms, redesigning processes, or improving the way information flows across an organisation. My approach blends deep technical understanding in Oracle technologies and cloud services with strong business insight, ensuring that the solutions we build are not only functional but genuinely meaningful for the people who rely on them.

I’m deeply guided by the belief that impactful technology should be quiet, intentional, and human-centred. Through writing and speaking, I explore how AI and modern product thinking are reshaping digital experiences and the future of work.

✍️ Substack: https://firesidesignals.substack.com/

🔗 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elainehe-thinks

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours) Master of Applied Computing With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into... Show more

Ashraf Ghonaim is a Strategic Management Consultant and his core areas of expertise are: Strategy Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Data Analytics.

Ashraf holds a Computer Engineering degree and an MBA degree in Strategic Management with special emphasis on IT-Business Strategic Alignment using Balanced Scorecard. He is also a certified Balanced Scorecard Professional, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP).

Ashraf is the leader of Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group and he has been a Microsoft MVP in Data Platform (Fabric & Power BI) since 2018. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT and he teaches Fabric and Power BI courses at the University of Calgary. Ashraf is a co-author of 2 books about Power BI and Microsoft AI and he is a frequent community events organizer and speakers around Fabric and Power BI.

Ashraf Ghonaim is a Strategic Management Consultant and his core areas of expertise are: Strategy Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Data Analytics. Ashraf holds a Computer Engineering degree and an MBA degree in Strategi... Show more

People Analytics professional and organizational sociologist with over 10 years of experience in HR and more than 5 years in Business Intelligence (BI). She is passionate about transforming data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and improve organizational and business performance. She holds a master’s degree in Economic and Organizational Sociology, giving her a unique perspective on the social and behavioral dimensions of workforce analytics.

Founder of ReadyHR.eu, a Boutique BI Consultancy service that helps small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) build practical, data-driven reporting and improve People Analytics capabilities.

Based in Kecskemét, near Budapest, Hungary, proud parent of two boys. Outside of work, she loves dancing and is dedicated to continuous learning, always exploring new tools and ideas that elevate the profession.

People Analytics professional and organizational sociologist with over 10 years of experience in HR and more than 5 years in Business Intelligence (BI). She is passionate about transforming data into actionable insights that support strategic decisio... Show more

Julie Yack is a technology leader, speaker, author, and community advocate with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate business applications, low-code development, AI, and digital transformation.

A Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Business Applications (dual award for Power Apps and D365 Customer Engagement) since 2009, Julie is recognized globally for her expertise in AI, Copilot, Power Platform, and Dataverse. She is known for translating complex technical concepts into practical, approachable guidance that helps people and organizations achieve meaningful results.

Julie has trained more than one million professionals worldwide through conferences, workshops, online learning platforms, and consulting engagements. Her sessions combine real-world experience, actionable insights, and engaging storytelling, making her a sought-after speaker at industry events around the world.

Beyond the stage, Julie is an author, course creator, mentor, and active community leader. She is passionate about helping others build skills, confidence, and careers while fostering collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Julie Yack is a technology leader, speaker, author, and community advocate with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate business applications, low-code development, AI, and digital transformation. A Microsoft Most Valuable ... Show more

Patrick Wahlmueller is an IT professional, Microsoft MVP, and Community Organizer of Experts Live Austria, with a strong focus on AI-driven automation and Microsoft cloud technologies. His background spans classic IT operations and service management as well as modern, cloud-native and low-code solutions.

Today, Patrick works primarily with Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Foundry, and intelligent automation, helping organizations move beyond AI hype toward practical, secure, and responsible implementations. He is especially interested in how large language models can be integrated into existing IT landscapes to simplify processes, improve decision-making, and create measurable value.

Known for his clear, pragmatic approach, Patrick enjoys breaking down complex technical topics and making them accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences. As a long-time community contributor and conference organizer, he strongly believes in knowledge sharing, open discussion, and continuous learning.

Based in Austria, Patrick regularly speaks at events and conferences across Europe, sharing hands-on insights on AI, automation, security, and the future of IT.

Patrick Wahlmueller is an IT professional, Microsoft MVP, and Community Organizer of Experts Live Austria, with a strong focus on AI-driven automation and Microsoft cloud technologies. His background spans classic IT operations and service management... Show more

As the founder of Women in Power (Platform), Danielle leads a global community of 4000+ members focused on mentoring, skilling, and networking. She has built a team of like-minded individuals who are equally committed to nurturing the growth of this community—creating space for women to thrive across no-code, low-code, and pro-code paths. Together, they champion inclusive learning, career development, and authentic networking in the Power Platform ecosystem.

Danielle brings a hands-on, people-first approach to every project and believes in the power of community and continuous learning to shape the future of tech.

Danielle Moon is a Microsoft Power Platform specialist with over six years of experience helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through hyperautomation and AI. She’s passionate about building solutions that simplify processes, unlock insights, and drive meaningful impact—whether through Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, or Microsoft Copilot Studio.

As the founder of Women in Power (Platform), Danielle leads a global community of 4000+ members focused on mentoring, skilling, and networking. She has built a team of like-minded individuals who are equally committed to nurturing the growth of this ... Show more

As a C# Corner MVP with over 18 years of experience, I thrive at the intersection of technology and innovation. My expertise spans SQL Server, ASP.NET Core, Azure DevOps, and C#, where I’ve successfully led teams of up to 50 in both startup and national projects.

As a C# Corner MVP with over 18 years of experience, I thrive at the intersection of technology and innovation. My expertise spans SQL Server, ASP.NET Core, Azure DevOps, and C#, where I’ve successfully led teams of up to 50 in both startup and natio... Show more

Dr. Mostafa Nawareg is an Egyptian strategic marketing consultant, corporate trainer, author, and business development advisor. Born on 26 August 1979, he has extensive experience in marketing strategy, brand positioning, business growth, organizational development, and corporate training across the MENA region.

He is the founder of Lighthouse Training Academy, a sole proprietorship established in Egypt in 2013, providing marketing consulting, strategic planning, business development, corporate training, and professional advisory services.

He is also the creator of Marketing Planner, a proprietary AI-powered web platform designed to help business owners, marketing managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs create complete marketing plans through structured tools, guided forms, analysis frameworks, and execution-focused planning templates.

Dr. Nawareg is the author of 40 published books and has delivered consulting and training programs for companies, institutions, and executives across multiple industries and countries.

خبرة 24 سنة في 22 دولة مع +200 شركة تعمل في 41 قطاعا .. صاغها في 40 كتابا
ISNI: 0000 0005 3046 7995 | ORCID: 0009-0007-8742-9270
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140563767

Selected Conference Experience:
• African Startups Conference 2025 (4th Edition) — Algeria, December 2025. Keynote on entrepreneurship, strategic marketing, and the African startup ecosystem (by official invitation from the Government of Algeria).
• International Pharmaceutical Federation & UNESCO Conference — Egypt, 2025. Appearance before deans from 6 countries.
• Pharmaceutical Marketing & Selling: Pitfalls and Solutions — Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan, 2025.
• The First Medical Advertising Conference — Egypt, 2024.
• Marketing in the Veterinary Sector: Success or Failure? — Egypt, 2024.
• Marketing Literary Works — El Sawy Culturewheel, Cairo, 2024.
• Post-University Training — Heliopolis University, Cairo, 2024.
• MBA Researchers' Graduation — Brooklyn Business School, Cairo, 2020.

Dr. Mostafa Nawareg is an Egyptian strategic marketing consultant, corporate trainer, author, and business development advisor. Born on 26 August 1979, he has extensive experience in marketing strategy, brand positioning, business growth, organizatio... Show more

Elliott Mattice is Co-Founder and CEO of Veraidyn. He has spent 25 years leading cybersecurity, risk, and governance programs across defense, healthcare, and federal contracting, delivering more than 40 federal authorizations and managing a $350M+ portfolio. He has closed and expanded roughly $500M in government business, and currently advises on CMMC, FedRAMP, and AI governance through his consultancy, Exprima LLC. He holds CISM, PMP, ITIL, and CMMC-RP certifications, is CSA TAISE-certified in trusted AI safety, and earned a Master’s in Mindful Leadership. He speaks regularly on AI governance and geopolitical risk to security audiences.

Elliott Mattice is Co-Founder and CEO of Veraidyn. He has spent 25 years leading cybersecurity, risk, and governance programs across defense, healthcare, and federal contracting, delivering more than 40 federal authorizations and managing a $350M+ po... Show more

Elena is a data enthusiast with solid experience in analytics, data engineering and visualization using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Synapse and Databricks. She works in Barcelona, helping organizations turn raw data into valuable insights with a strategic and creative approach. She's also passionate about combining technology with social and community-driven projects, and is an active learner and collaborator in the data community.

Elena is a data enthusiast with solid experience in analytics, data engineering and visualization using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Synapse and Databricks. She works in Barcelona, helping organizations turn raw data into valuable insights with a stra... Show more

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en Tecnologías de la Información y Máster en Big Data y Data Science. Mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de Datos, MultiCloud, Ciberseguridad y automatización de procesos. Me desempeño como Software Development Consultant en Business IT, donde diseño e implemento soluciones personalizadas para optimizar operaciones y potenciar la toma de decisiones de mis clientes en toda Latinoamérica. He compartido esta experiencia como conferencista en eventos de la comunidad Google Developer Groups, así como en comunidades tech y otros espacios académicos y tecnológicos a nivel nacional.

Además de mi perfil técnico, he demostrado un fuerte liderazgo y un compromiso activo con el desarrollo social y comunitario. Co-fundé y lideré iniciativas de investigación como el Semillero Nexus Community y la Red de Investigación en Ingeniería Informática (RI3), y fui co-líder de la comunidad D'Soft.net (Microsoft) en la UNACH. Mi experiencia se extiende a roles de gestión en organizaciones de impacto como la Fundación SUMAE que cofundé y presidí, la Red Juvenil de Liderazgo Ecuador (RJLE), LIDERA Ecuador y AIESEC Ecuador, además de mi formación como líder global en el Aspire Leaders Program de Harvard Business School. He participado en proyectos de alto impacto como el desarrollo del primer metaverso del Ecuador para la ciudad de Riobamba, como capacitador voluntario para la ONU en manejo de software y digitalización de documentos, y en la organización de campamentos electorales y eventos de alto prestigio nacional.

Mis habilidades técnicas abarcan un amplio espectro: desarrollo Full-Stack (Python, Java, JavaScript, .NET), herramientas de Visualización de Datos y Business Intelligence (Power BI, RStudio), FinOps, IA Manager, DevOps y Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, GCP), redes y ciberseguridad con formación en hacking ético y diseño de soluciones inclusivas, respaldado por mi formación en educación inclusiva para personas con discapacidad visual (FOAL / Fundación ONCE América Latina). Soy una persona autodidacta y proactiva, orientada a la resolución de problemas y al aprendizaje continuo, lo que me impulsa a generar un impacto positivo a través de la tecnología y el trabajo colaborativo. Me encanta viajar, explorar la fotografía y estar en constante aprendizaje, manejando muchos frentes con responsabilidad.

Soy Kevin Cueva, Ingeniero en Tecnologías de la Información y Máster en Big Data y Data Science. Mi experiencia se centra en el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas estratégicas, con un enfoque especializado en Inteligencia Artificial, Ciencia de Da... Show more

Peer Grønnerup is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a Data & AI professional with more than 15 years of experience designing, building, and automating enterprise-scale analytics and data platform solutions across a wide range of industries. As Head of Product Engineering at Tabular Editor, he works at the intersection of semantic modeling, developer experience, and modern analytics engineering, helping shape the future of tooling and best practices for the data community.

Before joining Tabular Editor, Peer spent more than a decade at twoday/Kapacity as part of their Microsoft Fabric expert group, where he helped define scalable implementation patterns and engineering practices for Microsoft Fabric solutions. His work focused heavily on metadata-driven architectures, platform automation, CI/CD, multi-environment deployment strategies, and operational excellence for modern lakehouse and BI platforms.

Peer's journey with Microsoft Fabric began in 2022 as part of the early private preview program for what was then known as Project Trident. Having followed the platform from its earliest stages, he has developed deep hands-on expertise in Fabric architecture, automation, governance, Git integration, deployment strategies, and end-to-end analytics engineering.

A strong advocate for automation and engineering-first data platforms, Peer is well known in the community for his technical deep dives, conference sessions, blogs, and open-source contributions focused on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, CI/CD, and analytics engineering best practices. Through his blog at peerinsights.emono.dk and open-source projects such as FabricOps and fabricstack.dev, he shares patterns, tools, and reference implementations that help others deliver Fabric solutions with more confidence.

His core belief: data platforms should be treated as code. Versioned, tested, automated, and built with the same engineering discipline as any other production system.

Peer Grønnerup is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a Data & AI professional with more than 15 years of experience designing, building, and automating enterprise-scale analytics and data platform solutions across a wide range of industries. As Head o... Show more

Chris is a Microsoft MVP for M365 Copilot and Head of GenAI Adoption Strategy at Huron, where he leads enterprise Copilot adoption for roughly 10,000 employees across roles from interns to executives. His work balances hands-on AI architecture and the people side of AI rollouts: change management, champions networks, role-based enablement, and the systems that turn pilot-stage enthusiasm into sustained use.

He speaks regularly to enterprise audiences across healthcare, higher education, business advisory and more on practical AI literacy, story-led adoption, and building the infrastructure that makes AI tools stick. He writes at landtiser.com.

Off the clock, he's doing his best to keep up with his young boys and pretending he has time to play video games.

Chris is a Microsoft MVP for M365 Copilot and Head of GenAI Adoption Strategy at Huron, where he leads enterprise Copilot adoption for roughly 10,000 employees across roles from interns to executives. His work balances hands-on AI architecture and th... Show more

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer, and now helps organizations catch it early and reverse it.
Serban is an Engineering Program Manager with 20+ years in the semiconductor and technology industry, still leading complex, high-pressure programs today while keynoting national conferences including PMI Global Summit and SHRM events. He burned out the quiet way: achieving everything on paper while running on empty. Then he rebuilt his energy, focus, and performance without leaving the pressure behind. That makes him a working proof of concept, not a recovered cautionary tale.
His sessions are direct, interactive, and science-backed, built for people who think in systems. Audiences leave with the three warning signs of burnout, a practical counter for each one, and tools they put to work the same week.

Demo Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-rrQHZGLN4&t=1s

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer, and now helps organizations catch it early and reverse it. Serban is an Engineering Program Manager with 20+ years in the s... Show more

Tharanga Chandrasekara is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and Co-founder and Head of Technology at Equerra, a Microsoft partner specialising in Business Central solutions, integrations, and AI-enabled products. With deep expertise in AL development, Azure Integration Services, and modern ERP architecture, he brings both hands-on technical depth and a genuine passion for pushing the boundaries of what Business Central can do.

Since 2016, Tharanga has been recognised with the Microsoft MVP award for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Tharanga is a regular face on the international conference circuit, having spoken at BC TechDays, Directions ASIA, and Directions EMEA. He is also the co-organiser of the Auckland D365 Business Central User Group and Directions ANZ, where he plays an active role in growing and connecting the Business Central community across the Asia-Pacific region.

Tharanga Chandrasekara is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and Co-founder and Head of Technology at Equerra, a Microsoft partner specialising in Business Central solutions, integrations, and AI-enabled products. With deep expertise in AL deve... Show more

Kasper is VP of Enterprise Sales for Europe at LS Retail, a global unified commerce and ERP provider built on Microsoft Dynamics 365. He leads enterprise sales strategy across the Nordics, Benelux, UK, Ireland, Germany and the Baltics, working through a partner led model to bring large, multi-country retail, pharmacy and hospitality groups onto unified commerce platforms. He is Danish, based in Copenhagen, and spends much of his time helping partners qualify, price and close deals that sit above the SMB threshold.

Kasper is VP of Enterprise Sales for Europe at LS Retail, a global unified commerce and ERP provider built on Microsoft Dynamics 365. He leads enterprise sales strategy across the Nordics, Benelux, UK, Ireland, Germany and the Baltics, working throug... Show more

Stefan is a Microsoft MVP, Business Central expert and the Co-Founder and CEO of BCILITY, where he leads innovative solutions for Business Central users. He actively contributes to the Microsoft Dynamics community, sharing his knowledge and enhancing the platform through open-source Microsoft projects. As a frequent speaker at Business Central conferences, Stefan captivates audiences with his deep expertise and passion for the subject. His dedication to continuous learning and community collaboration sets him apart as a leader in the field.

Stefan is a Microsoft MVP, Business Central expert and the Co-Founder and CEO of BCILITY, where he leads innovative solutions for Business Central users. He actively contributes to the Microsoft Dynamics community, sharing his knowledge and enhancing... Show more

Dr. Michelle Smith’s unusual background gives her a fresh perspective on the tech industry and what it takes to build and keep great teams. She is a veterinarian by education, and she still practices in the State of Ohio. She’s also been an executive at a global software company and an active leader in her local community. But her real passions are entrepreneurship and building successful organizations. Along with her husband and business partner, Steve Smith, Michelle has built and sold several technology companies. Michelle and her current team (which include several alumni from previous companies!) work with organizations to help them not only improve the quality of their code, but their overall teamwork.

Dr. Michelle Smith’s unusual background gives her a fresh perspective on the tech industry and what it takes to build and keep great teams. She is a veterinarian by education, and she still practices in the State of Ohio. She’s also been an executi... Show more

Paweł Łaskarzewski is a serial entrepreneur at the intersection of AI and financial infrastructure, with three exits behind him. Co-founder of Kiwi Jobs (acquired by OLX Group / Naspers), Absolvent Group, and Molecule.one, OpenAI's scientific partner in computational chemistry, where AI designs drug synthesis. Today his AI designs investment decisions: he is the co-founder and CEO of Nomad Fulcrum, whose Archimedes engine runs live client capital under a Swiss FINMA licence. Earlier he built two banks from the ground up — Galperin Bank and Vodeno/Aion Bank, acquired by UniCredit. A frequent television commentator on the economy and capital markets and a regular conference speaker — most recently at the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime — he advises regulators and government bodies, including the Polish parliament and the KNF, on digital-asset regulation.

Paweł Łaskarzewski is a serial entrepreneur at the intersection of AI and financial infrastructure, with three exits behind him. Co-founder of Kiwi Jobs (acquired by OLX Group / Naspers), Absolvent Group, and Molecule.one, OpenAI's scientific partner... Show more

Pronomita is a Senior Software Engineer at Intuit with over 7 years of experience in building and scaling cloud-native platforms. Specialising in Platform and Site Reliability Engineering, she maintains a strong focus on SecOps, FinOps and developer productivity.
Beyond her technical contributions, she serves as an Organiser at Women in Cloud Native and is a dedicated diversity advocate. Passionate about knowledge sharing, Pronomita also writes extensively about DevOps, Platform Engineering, and open-source, cloud-native technologies, as well as the open-source ecosystem.

Pronomita is a Senior Software Engineer at Intuit with over 7 years of experience in building and scaling cloud-native platforms. Specialising in Platform and Site Reliability Engineering, she maintains a strong focus on SecOps, FinOps and developer ... Show more

I lead product and tech teams for several companies at once, on a fractional basis, mostly in healthcare. I work alongside the teams day to day: I listen, I make the calls, I move things forward one topic at a time, without breaking everything and without getting stuck in the fog. I simplify and I automate.

Biomedical engineer by training, 20+ years in product (PM, VP Product, CPTO, up to ExCom), in large groups and startups alike. I've been teaching product management at university since 2019, I build my side projects with AI to scout what I'll later bring into companies, and I run Tech Speak'her, a community that prepares women in tech to take the stage.

Off-hours, I read the novels my teenagers will love before they do (and I love them too), and I can't walk past a board game shop without going in.

I lead product and tech teams for several companies at once, on a fractional basis, mostly in healthcare. I work alongside the teams day to day: I listen, I make the calls, I move things forward one topic at a time, without breaking everything and wi... Show more

Brad Nelson is the author of *I Think, Therefore I Know: Scientific Thinking for Unscientific Organizations*, co-host of *The Agile for Agilists* podcast, and organizer of Agile Detroit. His career has taken him from assembly lines in West Michigan to Fortune 500 technology companies on the West Coast. His writing and speaking offer practical lessons on building organizations that learn, adapt, and create value. He is based in Metro Detroit.

Brad Nelson is the author of *I Think, Therefore I Know: Scientific Thinking for Unscientific Organizations*, co-host of *The Agile for Agilists* podcast, and organizer of Agile Detroit. His career has taken him from assembly lines in West Michigan t... Show more

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is always product and people centric. He loves agility, and teaches agility and project management as well as design-thinking for the past 8 years.
He loves to share his knowledge, teach others and engage with audiences.
He takes on new and interesting challenges and goes a step beyond.
Besides his professional passion in Transformation / consultancy, he is also very passionate about stand-up comedy, which he started 2 years ago, and he is very active in the German and international stand up scene in Berlin.

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is ... Show more

Ancienne astrophysicienne devenue coach d'organisation et coach professionnelle depuis plus de 9 ans. Je guide les équipes de direction dans la construction et l'exécution de leur stratégie d'amélioration continue, tout en accompagnant individuellement dirigeant·es et particuliers dans leurs objectifs personnels et professionnels.

TEDx speaker, je crée des conférences interactives en mobilisant les sciences humaines, une approche systémique et des expériences concrètes d'accompagnement en entreprise.
Mon objectif : faire bouger les lignes sur des sujets qui impactent profondément notre quotidien.

Ancienne astrophysicienne devenue coach d'organisation et coach professionnelle depuis plus de 9 ans. Je guide les équipes de direction dans la construction et l'exécution de leur stratégie d'amélioration continue, tout en accompagnant individuelleme... Show more

Sahithya Balasubramaniam is a Senior Software Engineer, SelfPreneur, open-source contributor, and Founder of Logic Soul Lens. She builds innovative AI-powered and microSaaS products, with launches on Product Hunt achieving global rankings of 21st and 25th on their respective launch days.

A dynamic public speaker and emcee, Sahithya has delivered 25+ talks across conferences, meetups, and industry events, including Google DevFest and SheBuilds Conference. Her areas of interest span AI, software engineering, open source, entrepreneurship, personal branding, and community building.

Beyond technology, she is an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author of five books, an international writer and poetess, and the Founder and Chief Editor of The Logic–Soul Lens Newsletter, where she explores the human side of business, leadership, communication, and technology. Through her work, she is committed to building products, communities, and conversations that create meaningful impact.

Sahithya Balasubramaniam is a Senior Software Engineer, SelfPreneur, open-source contributor, and Founder of Logic Soul Lens. She builds innovative AI-powered and microSaaS products, with launches on Product Hunt achieving global rankings of 21st and... Show more

Margo Sakova is a B2B SaaS marketing leader, OKR strategist, and the Head of Marketing at Oboard. With over a decade of experience scaling growth engines, she specializes in bridging the gap between high-level business strategy and daily technical execution.

Recognized globally as an Atlassian ecosystem Champion, Margo builds vibrant tech communities and designs the systems that power them. Today, she helps marketing teams move beyond basic tools to implement agile frameworks, data-driven OKRs, and custom AI workflows.

On stage, Margo translates complex operational methodologies into practical, actionable playbooks, equipping business leaders with the exact blueprints they need to automate growth without losing their brand's human edge.

Margo Sakova is a B2B SaaS marketing leader, OKR strategist, and the Head of Marketing at Oboard. With over a decade of experience scaling growth engines, she specializes in bridging the gap between high-level business strategy and daily technical ex... Show more

Andrea Elliott is the CEO, Founder, and Managing Partner of EMG Advisory, the AI-native governance, risk and strategy practice serving regulated, high-stakes industries including Quantum Computing and Financial Services. She most recently served as Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer at a publicly traded global payments technology company, where she led a global risk and compliance transformation, built the company's AI governance framework, and led the outstanding CFPB & State AG Consent Orders to full regulatory compliance, with zero reportable incidents during her tenure. She also designed and led the GRC technology transformation to drive internal risk intelligence, transparency, and enterprise accountability, providing an end-to-end, 360 perspective on risk throughout the enterprise. With 15-plus years across risk, compliance, governance, ethics, and legal, Andrea brings a foresight practitioner's perspective to AI governance failures and mitigation. She is the author of (1) The Deadline on Implicit Governance, (2) The Proportionality Problem, (3) The Architecture of Intuition, (4) The Quiet Rewiring, (5) Bounded Autonomy, (6) The Compounding Bet, and (7) The Missing Middle. She holds a JD from Emory Law [Bankruptcy Journal & Transactional Certificate], an MBA from UGA [Finance focus with an emphasis in Consulting], and the AIGP credential from IAPP. Her undergraduate studies at Auburn University included Architecture, Industrial Design, and Business Administration.

From Andrea: "AI is rewriting what industries can do, and the leaders who govern it with seriousness and imagination will reshape theirs rather than scramble to catch up. I help those leaders imagine beyond what AI makes possible today, then usher them through the transformation for the betterment of the people their industries serve.

It starts with something deceptively simple: helping organizations make sound AI decisions they can stand behind, quickly and confidently. Done right, that discipline is not a brake on ambition. It is what lets a company reimagine what is possible with AI.

My work sits at the intersection of law, risk, ethics, strategy, and systems design. After 15+ years in risk and compliance roles, most recently as Chief Compliance Officer where I built the company's AI governance framework from the ground up, I founded EMG Advisory on a conviction: AI does not need more hype. It needs structure, accountability, and leaders who treat risk as a strategic discipline.

That is the part most people miss. Governance, Risk, and Compliance, done well, is not what slows AI down. It decides where you can afford to move fast and where you cannot, and it is inseparable from strategy; your AI strategy does not survive without it.

The other half of how I work is AI-native wiring. I think in systems, synthesize fast, and collaborate with AI at the conceptual layer as a cognitive partner, translating complexity into strategic clarity. It is also how EMG itself is built: I practice the responsible, operationalized AI I help my clients deploy.

I work with organizations that want to use AI strategically, responsibly, and with foresight. I help leaders:

Turn AI risk and compliance into strategic advantage
Make defensible AI decisions at the speed of business
Translate regulatory ambiguity into operational clarity
Anticipate second- and third-order effects before they surface
Design governance that works in practice, not just on paper

The regulatory landscape shifts faster than most AI roadmaps, and the patchwork of overlapping laws and standards leaves even willing organizations unsure what they must comply with. Pair that with AI that stalls in committee and governance impeccable on paper that no one operates by, and the gap becomes clear. Closing it is where I do my best work.

But closing the gap is the floor, not the ceiling. The organizations that govern AI with seriousness and imagination will not just keep up; they will transform what their industries can do for the people who depend on them. That is the future I am building toward."

Andrea Elliott is the CEO, Founder, and Managing Partner of EMG Advisory, the AI-native governance, risk and strategy practice serving regulated, high-stakes industries including Quantum Computing and Financial Services. She most recently served as C... Show more