Daniel Theobald is a visionary leader in robotics, AI, and automation, with decades of experience at the forefront of innovation. With 67 issued patents and over 30 patents pending, Daniel has made significant contributions to shaping the future of intelligent technology.

Daniel achieved a perfect academic record at MIT and was chosen by the faculty as "the student who has achieved the highest academic standing and has exceptional potential for impact on technology and society." He was awarded the prestigious Henry Ford II Scholar award, and was chosen as both an NSF and Hertz Foundation Fellow. Daniel founded Vecna.com in 1998, pioneering advancements in robotics and healthcare access. He later co-founded MassRobotics.org, a non-profit organization driving the global robotics industry, and in 2018, founded VecnaRobotics.com, a global leader in autonomous forklift technology.

Daniel’s work extends beyond healthcare and industrial robotics into sustainable agriculture through TwistedFields.com, a research farm in beautiful San Gregorio, CA which provides free consulting and test space to startups in the agtech space. In 2024 he seed funded Rotate8.com, an amazing farm robotics company that is building multi-purpose solar-powered farming robots that farmers can actually afford.

Daniel does significant pro-bono work. He helps a number of VC firms with technical due diligence, and mentors numerous founders and startups. He provides free consulting to organizations trying to automate. He helps them differentiate robust, scalable solutions from hype, believing that automation project success benefits the industry as a whole. For larger projects, Daniel and his team at Mekable.com provide expert consulting, simulation and automation product/process development to help organizations large and small navigate their automation journey with confidence.

Daniel is a leader on the integration of AI, Robotics, and IoT into society, inspiring audiences to explore the transformative potential of technology to create a sustainable, equitable future.

Daniel Theobald is a visionary leader in robotics, AI, and automation, with decades of experience at the forefront of innovation. With 67 issued patents and over 30 patents pending, Daniel has made significant contributions to shaping the future of i... 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

Principal Consulting Manager at Zühlke, helping organizations navigate the complexity of product development for cyber-physical systems and the application of new technologies by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution/development by applying systems-approach.

With a background in Industrial Engineering (BSc), Product Management for Technology Products (MSc) and PhD candidate in Systems Thinking, Réka made it her mission to transform ambitious, but too high-level ideas into systems that truly create value. Her work includes industries as diverse as industrial robotics, consumer products, automotive, and energy—proving that systems thinking in product development is not just a tool but a universal language for tackling complexity. She introduces system approach already on the business level, which seamlessly can be translated to systems engineering.

At her core, she is passionate about making systems thinking accessible, practical, and downright exciting. She is here to challenge the status quo, inspire new ways of thinking, and show how embracing systems can lead to groundbreaking innovation

Principal Consulting Manager at Zühlke, helping organizations navigate the complexity of product development for cyber-physical systems and the application of new technologies by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution/development ... Show more

Tao Chun Liu is a PMI Global Summit Speaker 2024, PMI AI SME, PMO Impact Summit Speaker, and PMIEF Superstar Volunteer with an impressive track record in AI and Agile. He has conducted over 50 Gen AI workshops, delivered 30 speaking engagements on AI and Agile internationally, and collaborated in research with over five organizations.

With seven years of experience in AI and eight years in Agile, Tao holds PMP, AHPP, and DASSM credentials, establishing himself as a leading authority in project management. He has successfully completed numerous multimillion-dollar projects, and as an Agile coach and Scrum Master, he has led over 2500 sprints, ensuring smooth Agile implementation.

Tao’s deep understanding of AI technologies in project management sets him apart, backed by his extensive experience in AI projects. His involvement in digital transformation projects has further refined his ability to navigate complex organizational landscapes.

Dedicated to shaping the future of project management, Tao equips professionals with the knowledge needed to excel in the evolving AI and project-driven economies. Through his speaking engagements, he shares insights, methodologies, and strategies, helping others embrace opportunities in the Generative Artificial Intelligence and Project Economy era.

Tao Chun Liu is a PMI Global Summit Speaker 2024, PMI AI SME, PMO Impact Summit Speaker, and PMIEF Superstar Volunteer with an impressive track record in AI and Agile. He has conducted over 50 Gen AI workshops, delivered 30 speaking engagements on AI... Show more

With over 17 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace Facilitator, she brings together deep technical expertise and a talent for fostering human-centered growth.

Since 2019, Luisa has delivered engaging talks and hands-on workshops that inspire teams and individuals to achieve their full potential. Her unique approach empowers organizations to drive both technological innovation and positive, sustainable change through collaboration and impactful leadership.

With over 17 years in the software industry, Luisa has evolved from being passionate about writing great code to focusing on building and nurturing high-performing teams. A Certified Encouragement Consultant and Empowering People in the Workplace Fac... Show more

Mo Salha is a business developer and strategist at the intersection of Web3, AI, and digital culture. As Head of Business Development and Shareholder at theMiracle.io, he leads partnerships for the first wallet-native perks and rewards infrastructure integrated directly into MetaMask and other top wallets. theMiracle’s AI-powered clustering engine enables projects and brands to reach verified users through real, on-chain engagement, achieving 50–70% CTRs and redefining user acquisition in Web3.

Mo is also the Founder of AXS Agency, a Web3 consultancy guiding global brands like Diesel, Maison Margiela, Jil Sander, and Marni in leveraging blockchain, AI, and digital innovation to enhance brand engagement and community building.

Before entering Web3, Mo studied Automotive Business Specialization at Mercedes-Benz and served as an Area Manager at Vodafone, where he developed his leadership and growth mindset across large-scale retail and operations. His journey from corporate management to decentralized innovation, positions him as a bridge between traditional enterprise and the new era of digital ownership, identity, and loyalty.

Mo Salha is a business developer and strategist at the intersection of Web3, AI, and digital culture. As Head of Business Development and Shareholder at theMiracle.io, he leads partnerships for the first wallet-native perks and rewards infrastructure... Show more

Rachel Kang, a Product Manager at Microsoft specializing in .NET MAUI, has spent four years on the .NET MAUI team, starting as a Software Engineer before assuming her current role. Her work is driven by a strong passion for enhancing accessibility in technology.

Rachel Kang, a Product Manager at Microsoft specializing in .NET MAUI, has spent four years on the .NET MAUI team, starting as a Software Engineer before assuming her current role. Her work is driven by a strong passion for enhancing accessibility in... Show more

Hola, soy Lesly Samaritano, Ingeniera de Sistemas e Informática que se especializa en crear soluciones tecnológicas que impacten positivamente la calidad de vida de las personas. En el mundo digital, me conocen como Flutterina.

Mi expertise principal es como desarrolladora de aplicaciones móviles con Flutter, donde integro Inteligencia Artificial (como Gemini) para construir herramientas innovadoras. Esta expertise se complementa con dos años de experiencia en QA para RPA (Automatización Robótica de Procesos) y Bases de Datos.

Mi pasión va más allá del desarrollo: soy Embajadora de Women Techmakers y dedico mis esfuerzos a democratizar la educación digital. A través de mi marca Flutterina, creo contenido en redes sociales (@fluterinastudio en TikTok e Instagram). Con ello, no solo incentivo a más mujeres a unirse a carreras STEM, sino que también promuevo la ruta del freelance como una poderosa vía para ganar experiencia por cuenta propia y acelerar el crecimiento profesional.

Hola, soy Lesly Samaritano, Ingeniera de Sistemas e Informática que se especializa en crear soluciones tecnológicas que impacten positivamente la calidad de vida de las personas. En el mundo digital, me conocen como Flutterina. Mi expertise princi... Show more

Sneha Singla is an Engineering Director at Salesforce. She has been in the tech industry for 19 years and has worn various hats of a Developer, Technical Lead, Scrum master and currently an Engineering Manager. She is a first-generation immigrant and is passionate about bringing awareness about driving gender diversity through intentional recruiting and mentorship. She interviews mentors engineers inside and outside of Salesforce and is a part of the Deloitte and Salesforce’s Pathfinder program. She is the regional President of the SouthAsiaForce employee resource group at Salesforce where she works to advocate for cultural diversity. She is also one of the co-founders of the Women In Engineering Leadership group at Salesforce that works towards helping women realize their potential in tech. She has led programs and moderated panel discussions at various SouthAsiaForce events. She is a member of the GraceHopper Conference 2020 Career Committee as well.

Sneha Singla is an Engineering Director at Salesforce. She has been in the tech industry for 19 years and has worn various hats of a Developer, Technical Lead, Scrum master and currently an Engineering Manager. She is a first-generation immigrant and... Show more

Ex CEO with over thirty years of international expertise, working at the intersection of AI, Business Agility, and DevOps, I deliver results through consultancy and leadership in strategic transformation and change management. I understand that when Enterprise Agility is done well, it produces growth and profits. My proven, metrics-driven approach combines cultural change, artificial intelligence, and lean agile methodologies to enable business and IT strategies that consistently reduce costs, accelerate time to market, and significantly enhance customer satisfaction.

I've operated at all levels, from senior board to project teams, across diverse sectors, including Financial Services, Banking, Payments, Insurance, FMCG, TV, and Retail. I have applied artificial intelligence applications in software development and testing environments. This extensive experience has honed my expertise in people, processes, and technology, allowing me to craft and execute bespoke change initiatives that deliver results across most industries.

Ex CEO with over thirty years of international expertise, working at the intersection of AI, Business Agility, and DevOps, I deliver results through consultancy and leadership in strategic transformation and change management. I understand that when ... Show more

Maan Musleh is a Solution Architect and the Founder of Miracle Enterprise Solutions Inc., a Microsoft Solutions Partner focused on Dynamics 365 Business Central. With a unique blend of technical depth and functional expertise, Maan has led numerous successful ERP implementations across industries, helping clients modernize their financial systems and scale their operations.

With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, he is known for delivering scalable, future-ready solutions that are both technically sound and tailored to real-world business challenges.

Maan Musleh is a Solution Architect and the Founder of Miracle Enterprise Solutions Inc., a Microsoft Solutions Partner focused on Dynamics 365 Business Central. With a unique blend of technical depth and functional expertise, Maan has led numerous s... Show more

Best known in the community for directing BSLV HireGround & BSidesCharm Hiring Village, Kirsten also co-founded/co-built Car Hacking Village in 2015. After a decade helping run it, she left and joined ICS Village and can be found at many conferences and events throughout the year speaking and volunteering. She settled into technical recruiting after running helpdesks over twenty years ago. She is currently serving as the VP of Talent at SilverEdge - an SAIC Company, and is always open to helping those who reach out - especially transitioning service members and veterans!
Prior Speaking Engagements Include:
DEFCON (101 Panel, Career Hacking Village, ICSV, BTV), ShmooCon (2 FireTalks, 1 FastFurious), (ISC)2 Security Congress, DerbyCon, ToorCon, Veteran's Initiative Summit, IEEE WIE Forum, BSides (LV, DC, Tampa, Charm, SATX, Boston & NOVA), Cyber Maryland, Cyber Montgomery, TMHC IsolationCon, BlacksInCyber, Diana Initiative, Hacker Halted, WiCys, NICE NIST Career Ambassadors Day
Kirsten is a Serial Volunteer at countless endeavors in support of active-duty service members, Vets and job seekers.
Most of you know you can find me at various cons throughout the year.

Best known in the community for directing BSLV HireGround & BSidesCharm Hiring Village, Kirsten also co-founded/co-built Car Hacking Village in 2015. After a decade helping run it, she left and joined ICS Village and can be found at many conferences... Show more

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian.

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian. Show more

Andrei is a Senior Product Manager at Azure API Management, where he helps customers manage and govern LLM APIs using AI Gateway. He previously held various cloud solution architect roles at Microsoft across Europe.

Andrei is a Senior Product Manager at Azure API Management, where he helps customers manage and govern LLM APIs using AI Gateway. He previously held various cloud solution architect roles at Microsoft across Europe. Show more

Innovation, Strategy, and Agility Consultant with 15 years of experience driving organizational and agile transformations across industries, service areas, and teams in over 15 countries.

A recognized trainer and facilitator, I have helped develop thousands of professionals in high-performance leadership, design thinking, agile principles and practices, continuous improvement, Kanban, flow metrics, and customer experience.

As a specialist in performance indicators and business metrics, I have extensive experience implementing KPIs, Balanced Scorecard (BSC), and OKRs, enabling teams to reach new performance levels through data-driven decision-making.

Passionate about mentoring and coaching, I support teams and individuals in open innovation, business agility, agile high-performance teams, continuous improvement, performance management, and value stream optimization.

A community leader and event organizer, I have played key roles in Agile Brazil, Agile Coach Camp, Caipira Ágil, Agile Beer, and Agile Campinas, bringing practitioners together to share knowledge and advance agility. As a speaker and facilitator, I have contributed to global conferences, fostering collaboration and practical learning.

Currently serving as Executive Director at Agile Alliance Brazil, I am dedicated to expanding agile practices and mindset by supporting communities and industry events nationwide.

Innovation, Strategy, and Agility Consultant with 15 years of experience driving organizational and agile transformations across industries, service areas, and teams in over 15 countries. A recognized trainer and facilitator, I have helped develop... Show more

Alyssa Birnbaum, Ph.D., understands the value of building stronger connections and relationships with colleagues - how it's more than a feel-good soft skill, but a crucial driver in organizations - and brings in her proprietary research findings, creative exercises, and lively energy to help employees connect better at work.

As an organizational psychologist and founder of Teal Elephant, Alyssa blends her research expertise and real-world experience to showcase the science of connections at work. She offers simple, concrete strategies that employees and leaders can implement to immediately alter the way they interact with colleagues, clients, subordinates and superiors. Her work spans both in-person and remote/hybrid teams, with different recommendations for each.

Her TEDx talk was featured on TED.com and on the Ted Radio Hour podcast. Her talk on building stronger workplace connections has helped hundreds of thousands of professionals foster authentic relationships in both remote and in-person environments.

With a Ph.D. in Positive Organizational Psychology and partnerships spanning Fortune 500 companies (Accenture, Johnson & Johnson) to innovative startups, she brings both academic rigor and real-world impact to every presentation. Her signature blend of data-driven insights and genuine warmth creates an experience that's as engaging as it is actionable.

Her speaking topics range from building strong connections to AI adoption and change management, burnout prevention/wellbeing, and cultivating family-building friendly workplaces, all grounded in positive psychology and delivered with infectious enthusiasm. She tailors her talks to align with your mission/goals, and offers take-home resources and material to create a lasting impression. She also offers options to survey participants before and/or after the talk to create richer/more tailored content and measure perceptions over time.

Book Alyssa when you want your audience to feel genuinely heard, leave with practical tools, and walk away energized about creating workplaces where people don't just survive—they truly thrive.

Alyssa Birnbaum, Ph.D., understands the value of building stronger connections and relationships with colleagues - how it's more than a feel-good soft skill, but a crucial driver in organizations - and brings in her proprietary research findings, cre... Show more

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to optimize effective business processes was a game changer. Fast forward 20+ years and over 500 projects later, Stephanie has become the go-to solution architect who doesn't mess around and just gets things done.

When she's not wowing audiences as a presenter, speaker, or blogger, you can find her donning her hat as a certified Microsoft Dynamics Business Central professional. And let's not forget her juggling act managing product, presales activities, and building professional services practices. Now, she's the brains behind Elliott Clark Consulting, a Microsoft partner that's turning consulting services on their head.

Stephanie's mantra? ERP implementations don't have to be a drag! She's on a mission to prove that they can be effective, affordable, and downright awesome. By sprinkling in her magic dust of change management and business process transformations, she makes sure her clients have a rockstar experience.

Meet Stephanie, the dynamo who kick-started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations. But it wasn't until she was handed the reins of the company's first ERP implementation that she truly fell head over heels. Using technology to op... Show more

Ayobami Atolagbe
Founder & Executive Director, BitKwa | Co-Founder & CEO, Demohub

Ayobami Atolagbe is a visionary entrepreneur, educator, and growth marketing executive on a mission to empower 10 million Africans through Bitcoin, education, and technology. He is the Founder and Executive Director of BitKwa, a nonprofit organization driving Bitcoin education, adoption, and circular economy initiatives across Africa. Through BitKwa, Ayobami has educated over 10,000 individuals and empowered grassroots movements via merchant onboarding programs, community workshops, and strategic partnerships that advance financial inclusion.

He is also the Founder and CEO of Demohub, an AI-powered EdTech platform making globally relevant digital skills accessible to African youth. Ayobami’s leadership bridges education, innovation, and economic empowerment at the grassroots level.

Ayobami previously served as Head of Growth at Paycrest (San Francisco), helping build fintech products for the Global South, and held key roles at Paxful and NoOnes, where he expanded Bitcoin’s reach across Africa through ambassador programs, market expansion strategies, and community-driven campaigns. He also volunteered with Built With Bitcoin to support the construction of a school in Kaduna, Nigeria, demonstrating Bitcoin’s real-world impact on education and community development.

Personal Philosophy: Always Thrive Towards Greatness

Ayobami Atolagbe Founder & Executive Director, BitKwa | Co-Founder & CEO, Demohub Ayobami Atolagbe is a visionary entrepreneur, educator, and growth marketing executive on a mission to empower 10 million Africans through Bitcoin, education, and t... Show more

I build mobile apps that scale, mentor career changers breaking into tech, and rethink how teams grow. But my path wasn’t a straight line—it was a curveball-filled adventure through learning design, leadership, and reinvention.

By day, I’m an engineer at Zalando, solving complex problems with clean solutions. By night (and sometimes in between commits), I mentor, speak, and brainstorm ways to make tech more inclusive and careers more adaptable.

Before I wrote software, I designed learning programs, led high-impact teams, and built systems that empowered people to think, create, and grow. Now, I bring that same mindset into tech — blending creativity with code to build products (and careers) that actually make a difference.

Talks, Mentorship, & More: If you’re into AI productivity, career growth, or scaling impact without burning out, let's talk. I’m always up for sharing hard-earned insights and helping others debug their next big leap.

I build mobile apps that scale, mentor career changers breaking into tech, and rethink how teams grow. But my path wasn’t a straight line—it was a curveball-filled adventure through learning design, leadership, and reinvention. By day, I’m an engi... Show more

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a difference in people’s lives. As Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Nolos, she leads strategies that protect families, simplify legal and financial services, and make vital tools more accessible. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is committed to community involvement, supporting initiatives that strengthen families, promote education, and provide access to essential services.

Born in Beirut and raised in a trilingual household speaking English, French, and Arabic, Nathalie grew up in a culturally diverse environment that helped her connect with people from different backgrounds. This ability to relate to others has been an important part of her success in marketing and communications.

After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal, Nathalie began her career in 2004 as Marketing and Communications Manager at Groupe Deschênes. In this role, she learned how to shape a brand’s voice, build its reputation, and ensure marketing strategies supported business objectives.

In 2010, she joined Rogers Communications in Montreal as a Senior Marketing Specialist, working on acquisition and retention campaigns for consumer services. This position strengthened her skills in campaign execution, media planning, and creative storytelling. By 2013, she became Marketing and Digital Manager at Beiersdorf, the company behind Nivea. She was responsible for national advertising campaigns, public relations efforts, and brand ambassador programs, using digital channels to boost brand visibility and awareness in the Canadian market.

In 2015, Nathalie moved into financial services as a Financial Mortgage Advisor at La Capitale, now Beneva. Over the next five years, she guided clients through important financial decisions with honesty and clarity. Her dedication to client care earned her recognition as one of the Top Financial Mortgage Performers for three consecutive years and one of the Top Mortgage Sales Performers for two straight years. She focused on building lasting relationships, ensuring each client felt informed, supported, and confident in their decisions.

In March 2022, Nathalie joined Nolos, a LegalTech and FinTech company based in Montreal, as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Nolos is dedicated to making legal and financial services more accessible, affordable, and easy to understand, particularly for families in Quebec. Nathalie oversees brand strategy, positioning, and communications, ensuring that the company’s voice reflects its mission and values. She leads marketing campaigns for services such as digital wills, estate planning, and financial tools, initiatives designed to educate and empower people to protect their families, homes, and assets.

Her approach to leadership is built on giving back and making a positive difference. She believes legal wills and financial planning are essential for protecting loved ones and that these topics should be communicated clearly and without unnecessary complexity. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, she can connect with Quebec’s diverse communities, helping to share Nolos’s message of accessibility, education, and empowerment.

Nathalie’s career achievements have been recognized at every stage. At La Capitale (now Beneva), she received awards for being among the top performers in financial mortgage sales for two consecutive years and in financial mortgage performance for three consecutive years. She has contributed to national marketing campaigns for major brands such as Nivea and Rogers, blending creativity with measurable results. At Nolos, her leadership has shaped a brand identity based on clarity, trust, and relevance, positioning the company as a leader in accessible legal and financial services for Quebec families.

Outside of her corporate role, Nathalie is actively involved in her community and church, helping people access resources that protect their families and prepare for the future. She values kindness, connection, and the importance of family, striving to make a difference in the lives of those around her.

Her personal life centers on her family, who inspire her in both her work and personal journey. She enjoys traveling, swimming, sailing, and reading, especially books on leadership, branding, and personal growth. For Nathalie, life is about meaningful connections, shared experiences, and appreciating both significant milestones and everyday moments with the people who matter most.

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a differe... Show more

MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VBA for 13 years at business schools, official engineering and economics colleges.

MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VB... Show more

I am passionate about technology, a Python developer, backend engineer, and data scientist. Currently, I am a research in computer vision applied in medecine. Founder of Code, Growth Alive (CGA) and a content creator.

I am passionate about technology, a Python developer, backend engineer, and data scientist. Currently, I am a research in computer vision applied in medecine. Founder of Code, Growth Alive (CGA) and a content creator. Show more

Blythe is a product marketing executive, focused on SQL Server and database product development. She has more than two decades of success delivering multi million-dollar revenue growth through innovative marketing, product positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation. She spends her days developing products that Data Pros use every day. She has a background in Microsoft SQL Server, PowerBI and Data Warehousing. She speaks at many conferences and events around the world, helping improve the work lives of DBAs everywhere.

Blythe is a product marketing executive, focused on SQL Server and database product development. She has more than two decades of success delivering multi million-dollar revenue growth through innovative marketing, product positioning, messaging, and... Show more

Dennis Hoffstädte ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der DatenPioniere. Er versteht sich als Impulsgeber für analytische Themen und begleitet Unternehmen bei der Einführung von BI-Plattformen. Selbstbezeichnend als „The Plumber of Data Analytics“ ist er auch Gründer der exklusiven Community „How2SurvivePowerBI“.

Dennis Hoffstädte ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der DatenPioniere. Er versteht sich als Impulsgeber für analytische Themen und begleitet Unternehmen bei der Einführung von BI-Plattformen. Selbstbezeichnend als „The Plumber of Data Analytics“ ist er... Show more

Manuela Raidl is an Agile Master and Agile Coach in the automotive industries with a background in software testing. Holding a Bachelor's degree in technical mathematics she is currently working on her Master thesis.

Her journey into agile leadership began unexpectedly, when she was offered the role of a Scrum Master. Through embracing this opportunity and navigating various challenges during the past four years, Manuela has emerged as a respected and well-known figure in the agile community at Bosch and made her first appearance as speaker at the Agile Tour Vienna 2024.

Manuela Raidl is an Agile Master and Agile Coach in the automotive industries with a background in software testing. Holding a Bachelor's degree in technical mathematics she is currently working on her Master thesis. Her journey into agile leader... Show more

John Volturo is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and sought-after speaker who helps leaders and organizations thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. A former global Chief Marketing Officer who drove more than $1.5 billion in revenue across multiple sectors, John brings the real-world perspective of a C-suite leader to every stage and workshop he leads.

As President of the International Coaching Federation Los Angeles and a Partner at Evolution, John has coached and developed hundreds of executives who’ve advanced to CEO, CMO, COO, and other senior roles at Microsoft, IBM, Twitter, Credit Karma, Slack, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Match Group.

John’s signature Prove Nothing™ Framework—rooted in neuroscience, vertical development, and his personal story of surviving a brain tumor—helps leaders shed outdated patterns, own their impact, and build cultures of trust and belonging.

His keynotes and workshops are known for being interactive, thought-provoking, and immediately actionable. His most popular talks include Leading Strategically in a Rapidly Changing Environment and Effective Decision Making Under Pressure, as well as Embracing Conflict to Innovate. John has been featured in Diversity Woman (cover story), DiversityComm, and Bold Journey, and has appeared on podcasts including Crafting Solutions to Conflict, Authenticity with John Volturo, and Scaling CEO with Glenn Gow.

His upcoming book, The Prove Nothing Framework: Leadership Lessons from My Brain Tumor, blends memoir and leadership insight to inspire audiences to redefine success and come home to themselves.

John Volturo is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and sought-after speaker who helps leaders and organizations thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. A former global Chief Marketing Officer who drove more than $1.5 billion in revenue... Show more

Bogdan combines 25+ years of corporate training experience, with neuroscientific research and strategic thinking.

Bogdan is the founder of The Essential Experts, an agency focused on delivering high-impact leadership programmes and hyper-personalised learning experiences in the form of keynotes, workshops, teambuildings and training. The Essential Experts do not publicly disclose their client portfolio, as confidentiality is paramount to them.

Participants report that Bogdan’s keynotes have such a profound effect, that they still vividly recall the skills and insights years later, describing the sessions as profoundly memorable experiences, even for those who believe they have 'seen and heard it all'.

In his quest to decipher the human brain, Bogdan gathered an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, a PGDip in Organisational Neuroscience, built on a BSc in Neuropsychology, and a BA in Behavioral Economics. Nowadays, Bogdan operationalises Neuroscience in business in the form of keynotes, workshops, teambuildings, training and learning experiences.

Keynote topics include: leadership development, team performance, the neuroscience of change and uncertainty, stakeholder management, effective communication, neuroscientific presenting, negotiation & facilitation, crisis management, high performing teams collaboration, the neuroscience of innovation, stress & resilience.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdanmanta/
Website: https://www.tee.academy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-essential-experts/featured

Bogdan combines 25+ years of corporate training experience, with neuroscientific research and strategic thinking. Bogdan is the founder of The Essential Experts, an agency focused on delivering high-impact leadership programmes and hyper-personal... Show more

Tracy Evans is a Partner at Open Strategy Partners, where she uses her deep background in marketing and business to give organizations the strategic tools to communicate the value of what they do to the people who need to hear it. Tracy has an MBA from the Mannheim Business School and more than 12 years of strategic marketing, technology, and management experience, helping organizations connect their value propositions to their target audiences.

Tracy Evans is a Partner at Open Strategy Partners, where she uses her deep background in marketing and business to give organizations the strategic tools to communicate the value of what they do to the people who need to hear it. Tracy has an MBA fr... Show more

Phil Ledgerwood’s resumé looks like seven other people’s resumés stitched together. He has baked bagels, guarded Clint Black’s town home, cooked for a gourmet food shop, freed stuck college students from elevators, managed printing plates for packaging, and served as a linguist in the Air Force. He taught himself HTML when the Netscape browser was still a thing, and the rest is history.

Phil is a twenty-year veteran of the software development industry in the Kansas City area. If you’re in the Kansas City area, he is two degrees of separation away from any programmer you know and has probably worked for, at, or with your company.

When the agile movement hit town, Phil knew a good thing when he saw it and became an early adopter of first wave agile practices. He has used these practices to ideate, build, and complete software projects ranging from loan forecasting to routing irrigation trucks to managing pharmacies to predictive lead generation to selling teddy bears. When people ask what vertical his company serves, he says, “Yours.”

Phil has incorporated Lean methodologies into software development just like his father used to do in manufacturing. When he partnered with Travis Dietz to start Integrity Inspired Solutions in 2012, they laid the foundation in Lean to make the custom software development enterprise more humane, predictable, and focused on the success of everyone involved.

A regular speaker at developer, Lean, and Agile conferences, Phil has a passion for taking his company’s ways to other companies whether they create software or not. He loves to see them transform from a collection of interactions riddled with disappointments and broken promises to team-oriented relational companies enjoying newfound trust, joy, efficiency, and success. Several companies from all over the world in all different industries contract Phil to help coach them through their own journeys. He also hosts the successful "Agile Bites" podcast.

When he’s not helping project managers learn predictive metrics or helping developers write customer-focused features, he’s enjoying a wide array of highly geeky hobbies including fantasy and sci-fi novels, gaming, and teaching Filipino stick fighting. His main hobby is making the world a better place for everyone who has to share the planet with him, and the engine for that is love.

Phil Ledgerwood’s resumé looks like seven other people’s resumés stitched together. He has baked bagels, guarded Clint Black’s town home, cooked for a gourmet food shop, freed stuck college students from elevators, managed printing plates for packagi... Show more

I am the CEO and founder of 0xDegens a web 2/3 consultant and strategy developer. Help with all aspects from A to Z.

I also work as the CDO and Community Relations for ManifestAI as a core team member, and I mange out Index Fund of over 180 AI/web3 start-ups.

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I am the CEO and founder of 0xDegens a web 2/3 consultant and strategy developer. Help with all aspects from A to Z. I also work as the CDO and Community Relations for ManifestAI as a core team member, and I mange out Index Fund of over 180 AI/we... Show more