I have over a decade of experience turning "we've always done it this way" into "wow, why didn't we think of this sooner?" I combine AI innovation and change management expertise to empower leaders through training and strategic consulting across globally distributed teams. My goal is to make complex transformations feel achievable, one empowered team at a time—get ready to learn and leave with actionable strategies that actually work!

I have over a decade of experience turning "we've always done it this way" into "wow, why didn't we think of this sooner?" I combine AI innovation and change management expertise to empower leaders through training and strategic consulting across glo... Show more

Convaincu des valeurs que véhicule l’agilité, je donne mon énergie pour accompagner des équipes et des organisations désirant se transformer.

Convaincu des valeurs que véhicule l’agilité, je donne mon énergie pour accompagner des équipes et des organisations désirant se transformer. Show more

Kim is a Release Manager and servant leader whose passions are relationships and team building, driving continuous improvement through collaboration, and coaching teams to success. With over 3 decades of experience in several industries, Kim has leveraged her servant leadership to build successful teams. Kim has experience in traditional project management methods, Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile frameworks. Kim believes in the power of sharing knowledge for the greater good and in that spirit, enjoys sharing her experiences through a variety of opportunities, including industry conferences.
Kim holds a BS in Business Management and several industry certifications including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, CSM, A-CSM, SSM, RTE, and POPM.

In her spare time, Kim enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, crafting, and spending time in the outdoors.

Kim is a Release Manager and servant leader whose passions are relationships and team building, driving continuous improvement through collaboration, and coaching teams to success. With over 3 decades of experience in several industries, Kim has lev... Show more

I own the global lead generation funnel, from attracting the right buyers to qualifying them for sales - with a strong focus on scalable, automated, and intelligence-driven growth.

I lead both inbound and outbound strategies, combining account-based marketing, intent data, and enrichment workflows to reach high-fit prospects. I build automations that power campaigns, making lead gen more efficient, personalized, and aligned with our go-to-market teams.

I also act as a hands-on coordinator for our day-to-day execution, supporting and guiding a small group of teammates across tasks like campaign setup, lead ops, and channel coordination.

I own the global lead generation funnel, from attracting the right buyers to qualifying them for sales - with a strong focus on scalable, automated, and intelligence-driven growth. I lead both inbound and outbound strategies, combining account-bas... Show more

Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field.

Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consultant, he has worked with organizations of different sizes and industries, taking on many different roles. This has given him a unique perspective on software, people, and organizations that he leverages today to help teams deliver products customers love.

Ultimately, Martin believes technology is a powerful tool and is passionate about wielding it in a way that positively impacts the world.

Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field. Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consul... Show more

Nailah Hall is a consultant, speaker, and facilitator specializing in people-centered processes, inclusive leadership, and community engagement. With a background in higher education, organizational behavior, and event management, she blends strategy with care to create spaces where leaders and communities can thrive.

Nailah has facilitated trainings, workshops, and keynotes on leadership, culture, and storytelling, always weaving in reflection, practical tools, and opportunities for authentic connection. She is passionate about helping organizations and individuals align their values with their actions, whether through tailored consulting, public speaking, or community-based initiatives.

Nailah Hall is a consultant, speaker, and facilitator specializing in people-centered processes, inclusive leadership, and community engagement. With a background in higher education, organizational behavior, and event management, she blends strategy... Show more

Lori Sussle Bonanni founded elssus, a multi-disciplined communications consultancy, to help clients uncover unique stories that engage desired audiences and garner awareness, business results and credibility.

She believes communication is the perfect blend of creativity, innovation and strategy. Through storytelling, Lori turns powerful messages into compelling narratives that resonate with the intended audience.

Lori delivers thought-provoking talks and workshops combining authentic stories, compelling research and actionable takeaways. She speaks about effective and mindful communication, visibility and reputation management.

Her signature topics, tailored for the audience, include:

> Mindful Communication: Who are you unknowingly excluding?
> Cracking the Code: Unearthing a compelling hook
> Modern Leadership: How to lead in a multi-generational workforce

Lori leads talks and workshops for professionals at conferences, within associations, across startups and innovation communities and with corporate teams. Her writing and insights have been featured in Forbes, Nasdaq, Crunchbase and more.

Before founding elssus, Lori held marketing, communication and business development roles at Verizon, NBCUniversal, DDB and Ogilvy Health.

To learn more, visit elssus.com and follow Lori on LinkedIn.

Lori Sussle Bonanni founded elssus, a multi-disciplined communications consultancy, to help clients uncover unique stories that engage desired audiences and garner awareness, business results and credibility. She believes communication is the perf... Show more

I am growing the best teams and organizations. Coaching in Progress ❤️| I help teams win hearts by leveraging my strengths in business agility, empathy leadership, coaching, and strategic vision.

I am growing the best teams and organizations. Coaching in Progress ❤️| I help teams win hearts by leveraging my strengths in business agility, empathy leadership, coaching, and strategic vision. Show more

Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Dropsolid. Expert in Drupal, marketing technology, DXP and creating digital experiences.
Being a founder of both Dropsolid Digital experience company and Dropsolid experience cloud, I have a unique insight in how market trends are affecting Drupal from both digital experience services business and the DXP product business.

Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Dropsolid. Expert in Drupal, marketing technology, DXP and creating digital experiences. Being a founder of both Dropsolid Digital experience company and Dropsolid experience cloud, I have a unique insight in how market tren... Show more

Dünya Kırkalı is an engineering leader and software engineer whose journey spans building mobile apps, web services, data pipelines, and visualizations across diverse industries and teams. Along the way, this breadth of experience shaped him into a true generalist. This generalist perspective became his greatest asset when leading engineers from different disciplines, ultimately guiding him toward the field he truly fell in love with: engineering management. Left to his own devices, Dünya enjoys putting on a Joe Pass record and reflecting on ways to create tools and techniques to help engineering managers discover their own global maxima.

Dünya Kırkalı is an engineering leader and software engineer whose journey spans building mobile apps, web services, data pipelines, and visualizations across diverse industries and teams. Along the way, this breadth of experience shaped him into a t... Show more

Raff Di Meo is an experienced design leader with over a decade of experience. He has led the design team at Doddle, a tech startup in the e-commerce returns sector, and successfully guided the team through its acquisition by Blue Yonder, where he currently holds the position of Senior Principal UX Designer.
Raff has a proven track record of driving growth and enhancing user experiences, having developed B2B software utilised by prominent brands such as Amazon, Australia Post, and Yamato. He has also worked with numerous charities in the UK, including Dog Trust, PDSA, Marie Curie, and Crisis.
Beyond his professional work, Raff is passionate about fostering community within the design industry. He mentors emerging designers and shares insights through his newsletter, "Some Designers," where he champions inclusivity and lifelong learning.

Raff Di Meo is an experienced design leader with over a decade of experience. He has led the design team at Doddle, a tech startup in the e-commerce returns sector, and successfully guided the team through its acquisition by Blue Yonder, where he cur... Show more

Act like the Business think like IT

I'm very passionate about data and analytics. I've spent a massive amount of time learning Power BI. Through this learning process I felt that others may also be interested. Thus, I created a website, a knowledge repository for all things Power BI, ( powerbi.tips ). This site is uniquely set up for people to read and learn about data modeling and visualizations within Power BI.

Act like the Business think like IT I'm very passionate about data and analytics. I've spent a massive amount of time learning Power BI. Through this learning process I felt that others may also be interested. Thus, I created a website, a knowl... Show more

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan is a leading figure in Bangladesh’s business sector and currently serves as the Founder of Bashundhara Group. With decades of experience, he has played a vital role in shaping the country’s industrial and commercial growth through a steady and thoughtful approach.

He was born on February 15, 1952, in Islampur, a historic area of Dhaka. As the youngest of six children, he was raised in a home that valued education, discipline, and public service. His father worked as a lawyer at the Dhaka High Court. After completing his early education, he earned a degree in Business Studies from the University of Dhaka. While studying, he was also involved in athletics and various student activities.

His professional journey began in 1978 when he entered the service sector. At the same time, he explored local trade opportunities. These early efforts provided valuable insights into business operations and laid the groundwork for his future ventures.

A key milestone in his career was the establishment of East West Property Development (Pvt) Ltd., which soon gained recognition in the real estate sector. Known as Bashundhara Housing, the company established itself as a well-regarded name, marking the beginning of its broader business development.

Encouraged by this initial success, he founded the Bashundhara Group, which expanded across various industries, including cement, paper, steel, gas, shipping, engineering, and food processing. Under his leadership, the group evolved into a multi-sector enterprise with a strong presence in the national economy.

As the Founder of Bashundhara Group, he continues to lead with an emphasis on structured management, accountability, and long-term planning. His leadership approach has supported consistent growth across all business units.

In addition to his corporate role, he is committed to social welfare efforts. Through both personal initiatives and corporate programs, he supports projects that aim to uplift communities and provide support where it is most needed.

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan remains a key contributor to Bangladesh’s private sector, combining sound business leadership with a commitment to social responsibility and national progress.

Ahmed Akbar Sobhan is a leading figure in Bangladesh’s business sector and currently serves as the Founder of Bashundhara Group. With decades of experience, he has played a vital role in shaping the country’s industrial and commercial growth through ... Show more

Dr. Vishal Pawar, Ph.D. is a 5x times Microsoft Data Platform MVP; currently reconnect MVP member and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), founder of the Global Power BI User, and co-leader of the PASS Business Analytics Virtual Group. He is currently working as a Principal Architect in Lunavi, with decades of experience in BI solution architecture and best practices. He has published more than 1000 articles since 2011 in SQL and BI. Vishal teaches a free Power BI course through Udemy, which has more than 100K+ students from around the globe. Vishal is an exceptional technology community leader worldwide, who actively shares their high quality, real-world expertise with the technical communities.

Dr. Vishal Pawar, Ph.D. is a 5x times Microsoft Data Platform MVP; currently reconnect MVP member and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), founder of the Global Power BI User, and co-leader of the PASS Business Analytics Virtual Group. He is currently ... Show more

Stefan Thor Stefansson is a seasoned tech executive with 25+ years of experience driving digital transformation for businesses and the public sector. As Managing Director of International Sales, he leads cloud and mobile initiatives that modernize municipal operations and enhance citizen services. A strong advocate for agile methodologies and Microsoft technologies, Stefan empowers partners to deliver impactful, scalable solutions to its customers.

Stefan Thor Stefansson is a seasoned tech executive with 25+ years of experience driving digital transformation for businesses and the public sector. As Managing Director of International Sales, he leads cloud and mobile initiatives that modernize mu... Show more

Scott has a passion for helping people design, grow and automate their products and their lives so that they can focus on what's truly important and have a greater impact on this planet.

By day, he coaches leaders and teams on product growth at Ford, by night he coaches IT professionals and entrepreneurs on income growth and career advancement, and on the weekends he has been known to perform laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy.

Scott's dynamic presentation style delivers learning in many ways for many different types of learners, and he threads humor throughout his sessions to help drive every point home and make each one memorable.

When he's not busy helping people level up their careers or helping teams and leaders build world-changing products, he can be found building multiple businesses and streams of income both inside and outside tech. But more likely he's actually playing Lego.

Scott has a passion for helping people design, grow and automate their products and their lives so that they can focus on what's truly important and have a greater impact on this planet. By day, he coaches leaders and teams on product growth at Fo... Show more

I’m Alexis Monville, Co-Founder of Pearlside, a consultancy at the forefront of fostering sustainable and high-impact teams and organizations. My mission at Pearlside is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Emerging Leadership—a dynamic approach designed to cultivate leadership qualities naturally within every level of an organization. This approach is tailored for individuals and teams at any stage of their growth journey, from energetic startups to well-established enterprises.

With a rich background as the former Chief of Staff to the CTO at Red Hat, I’ve mastered the intricacies of nurturing environments that excel in open-source innovation and collaborative success. My dedication to continuous improvement and organizational transformation is captured in my publications: “Changing Your Team From The Inside” (2018) and “I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge” (2020).

Beyond writing, I’m an enthusiastic speaker, engaging audiences on topics of leadership, organizational culture, and the transformative power of embracing change, particularly within the realm of software development.

I’m Alexis Monville, Co-Founder of Pearlside, a consultancy at the forefront of fostering sustainable and high-impact teams and organizations. My mission at Pearlside is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Emerging Leadership—a dynamic approach design... Show more

Sterling Reed is a resilient and visionary entrepreneur committed to empowering the community. As the CEO of BlackWallStreets.store, he is dedicated to creating a thriving digital space for Black entrepreneurs. His career includes leadership roles as CEO of Vibrantek Solutions and the South Lake Technology Resource Center. Driven by a shared mission of community upliftment, Sterling's experiences have fueled his passion for providing a solid foundation for Black-owned businesses to grow. He is an ideal guest for podcasts focused on entrepreneurship, community development, and technology. As a speaker, he can share his journey and insights on building resilient businesses and fostering economic empowerment. He is also a valuable collaborator for brands looking to create events that celebrate and support the Black business community.

Sterling Reed is a resilient and visionary entrepreneur committed to empowering the community. As the CEO of BlackWallStreets.store, he is dedicated to creating a thriving digital space for Black entrepreneurs. His career includes leadership roles as... Show more

Robb is a 27-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world.
He is a Microsoft MVP, an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA.
He has spoken at Convergence, Directions NA, Directions EMEA, Days of Knowledge, and multiple User Group Conferences.

Robb is a 27-year veteran of the Navision, NAV, and BC world. He is a Microsoft MVP, an MCT, MCP, and a nonpracticing CPA. He has spoken at Convergence, Directions NA, Directions EMEA, Days of Knowledge, and multiple User Group Conferences. Show more

Passionné par les échanges et les comportements humains qui sous-tendent l'accompagnement des entreprises dans leur transformation agile, j'interviens pour trouver un équilibre entre les besoins des équipes et ceux de l'entreprise. Mon approche vise à faire cohabiter management et autonomie, en mettant autant l'accent sur les objectifs que sur la manière de les atteindre avec toujours cette phrase de François Dupuy en tête : "Le changement se produit quand il est possible et non quand il est nécessaire".

Passionné par les échanges et les comportements humains qui sous-tendent l'accompagnement des entreprises dans leur transformation agile, j'interviens pour trouver un équilibre entre les besoins des équipes et ceux de l'entreprise. Mon approche vise ... Show more

Before, I was a project manager. Now I help the teams as a Facilitator.
I am always curious about new ways of working and thus discovering the best practices of my colleagues and discussing with them how to be a better professional.

Before, I was a project manager. Now I help the teams as a Facilitator. I am always curious about new ways of working and thus discovering the best practices of my colleagues and discussing with them how to be a better professional. Show more

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

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

AI has great potential, there is little doubt, but deploying an AI tool and training users is very different to living in a world with AI.

I am a consultant, sociotech and ally, As technology advances, cognitive skills like deep engagement and critical thinking, decline, The more we offload cognitive skills to technology, the greater that decline. Businesses and education needs to change to create a populace that can work with AI, not for it. The skills required in modern business are information literacy, critical thinking and creativity. Teaching employees to write prompts will not be sufficient to stay relevant for the next 5-10 years. We need to change, fast.

AI has great potential, there is little doubt, but deploying an AI tool and training users is very different to living in a world with AI. I am a consultant, sociotech and ally, As technology advances, cognitive skills like deep engagement and ... Show more

An HR powerhouse with a passion for people, Nirvani Sabess builds inclusive cultures through empathy and strategy. With global travel experiences and a love of baking and sewing, she creates HR environments as thoughtful as her recipes. Her goal: a VP-level role in nonprofit HR that drives true organizational change.

An HR powerhouse with a passion for people, Nirvani Sabess builds inclusive cultures through empathy and strategy. With global travel experiences and a love of baking and sewing, she creates HR environments as thoughtful as her recipes. Her goal: a V... Show more

I had a curious start at the university in my first year of Medicine. I changed majors and ended up studying Industrial Engineering at the UPC in Barcelona.

When I finished I started directly in the world of ERP (Ax2009, AX2012...) but having the luck of being able to combine ERP tasks with tasks from other areas such as BI and systems.

Right now I run the technical department of the company where I work and I have the great opportunity to teach and help my colleagues grow in the same way that they did with me at the time. It is a very beautiful feeling that accompanies me every day and that I see rewarded every time they see that they have taken a "little step" alone.

I had a curious start at the university in my first year of Medicine. I changed majors and ended up studying Industrial Engineering at the UPC in Barcelona. When I finished I started directly in the world of ERP (Ax2009, AX2012...) but having the ... Show more

Daniel started his IT carreer as an administrator for ETL and BI tools. He then worked some time in a data warehousing team before diving into all topics devops and cloud native. In his current role he is a DevOps and cloud-native consultant with FullStackS GmbH. Daniel holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering, a MA in Innovation Management and an MBA.
He lives in Graz with his girlfriend and his tomcat Manfred.

https://drackthor.me

Daniel started his IT carreer as an administrator for ETL and BI tools. He then worked some time in a data warehousing team before diving into all topics devops and cloud native. In his current role he is a DevOps and cloud-native consultant with Ful... Show more

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project.

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project. Show more

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fostering global partnerships. With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering transformative strategies, my expertise spans AI, data insights, and full-stack development, consistently driving new revenue streams and optimizing business performance.

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fosteri... Show more

I’m a strategist and systems thinker who helps people rethink the way they work with technology—bridging the gap between innovation and execution with clarity, purpose, and just enough rebellion. Whether it’s AI, automation, or collaboration platforms, I focus on shifting mindsets, not just tools-so teams can adopt tech without burnout and lead change without losing themselves in the process.

I’ve led digital transformation and AI initiatives across sectors like government, healthcare, education, and enterprise- always with a people-first, story-forward lens. I specialize in making tech relatable, untangling complexity, and helping organizations unlock real value from their investments, even in the messiest environments.

In my talks, I blend systems strategy, identity insight, and storytelling to guide audiences toward smarter adoption, cross-silo communication, and more intentional transformation. Because the real challenge with technology isn't the tech- it's how we think, build, and belong within the systems around it.

I’m a strategist and systems thinker who helps people rethink the way they work with technology—bridging the gap between innovation and execution with clarity, purpose, and just enough rebellion. Whether it’s AI, automation, or collaboration platform... Show more

I'm a capability lead with a foundation in experience design and digital production. I lead cross-functional digital teams that put humans at the centre of everything we do, aligning customer needs with business goals through technology, process, and culture. With extensive CX/UX and digital strategy experience across finance, government, media, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and insurance sectors, I focus on building diverse, high-performing teams that deliver creative solutions to deliver positive customer experiences, and exceed client objectives.

I'm a capability lead with a foundation in experience design and digital production. I lead cross-functional digital teams that put humans at the centre of everything we do, aligning customer needs with business goals through technology, process, and... Show more