Frank Berenyi is a Maine-based entrepreneur and former competitive athlete with experience leading ventures across martial arts, hospitality, real estate, and cannabis retail. His perspective is grounded in a career of entering demanding fields, learning their dynamics, and building operations that endure.

Athletics came first. He competed in soccer and wrestling in his youth and trained in kickboxing and jiu-jitsu in his early teens before opening his own martial arts school as a young adult. Running it required managing students, maintaining a facility, and building a reputation while competing at a high level, where he became known for consistency and discipline. He paired this with study in business operations, management, and strategic growth.

He went on to operate multiple bars and nightlife venues across Maine, balancing careful staffing and disciplined financial oversight while running each venue as its own operation. The work moved him from individual performance to organizational leadership, building teams and the structures that let a business run without the owner present at all times. He also entered real estate, repositioning undervalued properties and building an owned-asset portfolio.

His most significant undertaking is Marijuanaville, a cannabis retail venture he founded and grew into a network of locations across the state, with the goal of broadening access to medical cannabis in Maine through affordability and a wider base of patients.

Beyond business, Frank Berenyi contributes consistently to shelters, nonprofit organizations, and community initiatives focused on housing and basic resources, and remains active in business development, real estate investment, and operational strategy.

Frank Berenyi is a Maine-based entrepreneur and former competitive athlete with experience leading ventures across martial arts, hospitality, real estate, and cannabis retail. His perspective is grounded in a career of entering demanding fields, lear... Show more

Solenny Peralta, actualmente Lidera implementaciones de software como IT Project Manager en cecomsa, Certificada en scrum & Scrum máster, también debido a la implementación de software trabaja con Python, JavaScript y SQL.

En su implementación utiliza metodologías agiles, y se asegura que los flujos de negocios se alineen con el software, abogando por la transformación digital y la gestión del cambio en todas las tomas de decisiones.

Actualmente es voluntaria en la comunidad de GDG Santo Domingo, es Co-organizadora del capítulo de PyladiesSDQ.

Ha sido speaker en varios eventos, entre los cuales estan:el Developerweek 2023 Latin America, Github Presente, Pyday Chile y Jconf Dominicana 2023.

Solenny Peralta, actualmente Lidera implementaciones de software como IT Project Manager en cecomsa, Certificada en scrum & Scrum máster, también debido a la implementación de software trabaja con Python, JavaScript y SQL. En su implementación uti... Show more

Kseniia Ilchenko is a product leader and AI specialist with over 10 years of experience transforming complex data into impactful products. She has led AI and data initiatives at companies across Europe bringing both data and product expertise and a passion for responsible, real-world applications of AI

Kseniia Ilchenko is a product leader and AI specialist with over 10 years of experience transforming complex data into impactful products. She has led AI and data initiatives at companies across Europe bringing both data and product expertise and a p... Show more

Since discovering Power BI in 2018, Chris Cusumano has focused on using data to simplify work, not complicate it. He’s helped teams across airline operations, engineering consulting, auto repair, and SaaS turn fragmented data into clear, usable insights through well-structured models, intuitive visuals, and practical analytics.

In 2026, he joined Microsoft as a Senior Data Engineer, leveraging Power BI, Fabric, and AI data agents to drive internal reporting.

Since discovering Power BI in 2018, Chris Cusumano has focused on using data to simplify work, not complicate it. He’s helped teams across airline operations, engineering consulting, auto repair, and SaaS turn fragmented data into clear, usable insig... Show more

Ran Isenberg is an AWS Serverless Hero, a Senior Principal Architect at Palo Alto Networks, and a consultant specializing in AI adoption, Platform Engineering and Serverless.
With 15+ years of experience in software development and security, Ran has spent the last 6+ years designing and building customer-facing SaaS Serverless services, ensuring the highest production readiness and security standards.
Ran maintains a website - RanTheBuilder.cloud where he shares his knowledge and speaking sessions.
On a personal note, Ran is a proud father of two boys, an amateur barista, and plays the electric guitar.

Ran Isenberg is an AWS Serverless Hero, a Senior Principal Architect at Palo Alto Networks, and a consultant specializing in AI adoption, Platform Engineering and Serverless. With 15+ years of experience in software development and security, Ran ha... Show more

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director at Velosio, focused on helping teams successfully deliver complex ERP implementations while navigating the realities of scope, schedule, budget, resources, governance, and client expectations.

Erica specializes in portfolio governance, project health, and the stabilization and recovery of at-risk implementations. Her work sits at the intersection of project execution and executive leadership, helping teams move beyond simply reporting that a project is red to understanding why it's red, what must change, and how to create a credible path back to green.

She brings a practical, action-oriented perspective to ERP delivery, with a particular interest in using better governance, data, and AI to identify risk earlier and help project teams make better decisions.

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director at Velosio, focused on helping teams successfully deliver complex ERP implementations while navigating the realities of scope, schedule, budget, resources, governance, and client expectations. Erica specializes ... Show more

Illyasha Peete, MBA is an award winning keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership strategist, and CEO of Catalyze and Cultivate Consulting. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across healthcare, education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, she helps organizations strengthen leadership, improve communication, and create cultures where people and performance grow together.
Known for delivering engaging, thought provoking presentations filled with practical application, Illyasha equips leaders with the tools to navigate today's rapidly evolving workplace with clarity and confidence. Her approach combines leadership science, organizational strategy, and real world experience to help organizations successfully integrate emerging technologies while preserving the human connection that drives exceptional results.
As the author of Glass Ceilings, Fragile Ground, Illyasha challenges leaders to rethink how they lead and make decisions. Her keynotes leave audiences energized, equipped with actionable strategies, and ready to lead meaningful change with purpose.

Illyasha Peete, MBA is an award winning keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership strategist, and CEO of Catalyze and Cultivate Consulting. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across healthcare, education, nonprofit, and corporate sec... Show more

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder of DDD Philly, a community group focused on helping people learn & practice Domain-Driven Design (DDD). He is a public speaker sharing his experiences, both in-person and virtual, to help people and teams improve. Chris is currently writing a book on Flow and Teaming, drawing on his hands-on experience coaching organizations and teams. Since 2022, Chris has been coaching teams and organizations in the dojo, an immersive learning environment where teams learn, practice, and improve their capabilities all while delivering their real-world work within the constraints of their organization.

Sites of Interest: chrispipito.com; chrispipito.substack.com; dojoandco.com; softwareteaming.com; dddunitedstates.com

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder o... Show more

John DesJardins is senior principal solution architect, focused on data and AI, at Rocket Software. He has been a hands-on CTO and Fractional CTO, driving innovation in real-time data and AI. His career includes leadership roles at Hazelcast, Cloudera, Software AG, and webMethods, partnering with Global 2000 firms such as HSBC, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley, Visa, Target, Walmart, Honeywell, GE, and many others to innovate with real-time data integration, analytics, and AI/ML systems with zero downtime. He has extensive experience with payments and trading systems, as well as Internet of Things.
As Hazelcast Chief Technology Officer, he directed engineering strategy to create a leader in real-time processing capable of billions of events per second with a 10X performance advantage over Flink or Spark and introduce a unified SQL API that simultaneously processes streaming and stored data. He also spearheaded an OEM partnership with IBM including working closely with their Cloud and IBM z Platform teams, and was named an IBM Champion in 2022. John also drove co-engineering work with Red Hat and Intel.

John DesJardins is senior principal solution architect, focused on data and AI, at Rocket Software. He has been a hands-on CTO and Fractional CTO, driving innovation in real-time data and AI. His career includes leadership roles at Hazelcast, Clouder... Show more

Pierre E. Neis is a French‑German organizational transformation consultant, agile coach, and executive coach who has supported more than 200 organizations worldwide in their agile journeys across finance, industry, IT, the public sector, and hospitality. He is the creator of the AO (Agile Organizations) Method, a systems‑based approach that treats “Agile” as a dynamic of the organization rather than a team‑level process, and helps leaders answer the question: “What kind of Agile is your Agile?”

Author of The New Normal: AO Concepts and Patterns of 21st‑Century Agile Organizations and Swarming X4, Pierre designs adaptive, people‑centric operating models that increase coherence, cohesion, and responsiveness without burning people out. Over the last decade, he has created several practice‑oriented frameworks and serious‑game formats, including the AO transformation patterns, Swarming practices, and the Agile Animal Farm and PLöRK leadership‑through‑games workshops, which have been used by Swiss SMEs to global players.

Pierre speaks regularly at conferences such as Agile Tour, CAS (Conferencia Agile Spain), PMI Switzerland events, and other European communities, where he focuses on agile systems dynamics, AO transformation journeys, and practical patterns for moving from “doing Agile” to designing truly agile organizations. He works today as Agile Org Coach & Supervisor at Menschgeist GmbH in Switzerland, helping leadership teams, HR, and coaches design viable structures, clarify roles, and build transformations that are measurable through five experience‑based AO metrics.

Pierre E. Neis is a French‑German organizational transformation consultant, agile coach, and executive coach who has supported more than 200 organizations worldwide in their agile journeys across finance, industry, IT, the public sector, and hospital... Show more

Fraser Dear is Head of AI and Data Innovation at BCN, a Microsoft Cloud Solutions partner, where he leads the practice that takes customers from their first Copilot conversation to agents running inside real workflows. He owns the strategy, the architecture and the governance conversation with boards and CIOs, and he keeps his hands on the tools: the flows, Fabric databases and Foundry agents in his sessions are ones he built.

His route into technology leadership was not the usual one. He holds a PhD in laser physics and began his career as a laser physicist and project manager at AWE, moved into service and support leadership at SPI Lasers, and spent seven years at Marley leading business relations and process development, taking ERP and CRM programmes from the shop floor to the boardroom. That decade in manufacturing, defence and engineering is why his AI work starts with the process and the data, not the model, and why he insists on measurable outcomes over demos.

Since joining BCN he has built and led its AI, Power Platform and ERP work, becoming Head of AI and Data Innovation in 2024. He has spoken at the Westminster Business Forum on AI in UK financial services, at the PMI Goals to Results conference on AI in performance improvement, at Housemark's Housing Data and Analytics Summit, and on BCN's AI That Works series, where he builds agents live on screen. He holds an Executive Masters in Management from Hult Ashridge, is a Microsoft certified Power Platform and Dynamics 365 practitioner, and is trained in MBTI and DiSC, which shows in how much of his advice is about people rather than platforms.

He is based in Reading and leads the Reading chapter of the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform UK User Group.

Fraser Dear is Head of AI and Data Innovation at BCN, a Microsoft Cloud Solutions partner, where he leads the practice that takes customers from their first Copilot conversation to agents running inside real workflows. He owns the strategy, the archi... Show more

Ram is a technologist and operator who diagnoses and fixes broken products, organizations, and operations. He assesses the whole system — the technology, data, people, processes, and culture — and fits those parts together to produce simple, trusted, and useful solutions. He is an early advocate for “sovereign AI”: organizations and individuals building, deploying, and governing AI on their own infrastructure, with their own data, models, and talent.

Ram runs 10io, his consulting business and innovation incubator, and is developing coreograf, a federated system to help humans and AI collaborate more effectively on complex, enterprise-scale software. He co-organizes the Artificial Intelligencers and Beerly Functional meetups.

His interest in AI was piqued by childhood exposure to computers, LISP, and classic sci-fi robots like Asimov’s R. Daneel Olivaw, Simak’s Jenkins, and Adams’ Marvin. When he’s not in the guts of a startup or a client's business, you’ll find him jeeping and camping with (Grace) Hopper, a dog.

Ram is a technologist and operator who diagnoses and fixes broken products, organizations, and operations. He assesses the whole system — the technology, data, people, processes, and culture — and fits those parts together to produce simple, trusted,... Show more

Jose Casal is an executive coach, mentor & trainer with extensive experience in Business Agility. He is dedicated to helping organisations embrace modern management concepts including Flow Thinking, Flight Levels, Kanban & Scrum. Strongly motivated towards continuous learning, he is able to help organisations achieve better Agility and create thriving & engaged organisations.

Jose is an international speaker and organises conferences such as ScanAgile in Helsinki, Lean Agile London (LALDN) and Agile Tampere.

He is a Flight Levels Pro (FLPro), Professional Kanban Trainer (PKT), Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), Enterprise Kanban Coach (EKC) & Certified Trainer for Training from the BACK of the Room! (TBR-CT). He is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Jose Casal is an executive coach, mentor & trainer with extensive experience in Business Agility. He is dedicated to helping organisations embrace modern management concepts including Flow Thinking, Flight Levels, Kanban & Scrum. Strongly motivated t... Show more

Debbie grew up in Rotorua, New Zealand, with 2 siblings.

In 2007, Debbie founded DWR (formerly ShareThePoint Ltd) , a company which specialises in Microsoft 365; implementation, strategy and training. Debbie also organises the annual Digital Workplace Conferences in New Zealand and Australia.

Her focus is helping people understand the business capability and productivity gains that Microsoft 365 can provide. From awareness and education, to change management and adoption, and everything in between, Debbie thrives on the people aspect – understanding the why, along with the what and the how.

Debbie has an extensive Project Management and Solutions background and was awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for nine years and is now a Microsoft Regional Director. Debbie now lives in the sunny Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.

Debbie grew up in Rotorua, New Zealand, with 2 siblings. In 2007, Debbie founded DWR (formerly ShareThePoint Ltd) , a company which specialises in Microsoft 365; implementation, strategy and training. Debbie also organises the annual Digital Workp... Show more

Dr. Davis McAlister is a dynamic keynote speaker, executive coach, and business strategist dedicated to transforming leaders into resilient problem solvers who build high-performing teams. A U.S. Army veteran, he served as an Interrogator, Counterintelligence Specialist, and Linguist, receiving advanced training from the FBI and Mossad and graduating as the Distinguished Honor Graduate from the U.S. Army Leadership and Development Course. With a doctorate, two master’s degrees, and certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. McAlister combines academic excellence, military precision, and entrepreneurial insight to help organizations elevate performance, retention, and team dynamics.
His expertise has been featured on Ticker News, where he discussed leadership ethics, artificial intelligence, and organizational resilience. As CEO of three companies, a collegiate educator, and host of The Approach—a program featuring elite performers from Navy SEALs to Fortune 500 executives—Dr. McAlister inspires audiences to lead with clarity, confidence, and command presence in every arena.

Dr. Davis McAlister is a dynamic keynote speaker, executive coach, and business strategist dedicated to transforming leaders into resilient problem solvers who build high-performing teams. A U.S. Army veteran, he served as an Interrogator, Counterint... Show more

Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para leer mi biografía, lo cual demuestra tu interés en el maravilloso mundo de las finanzas y la contabilidad de costes.

Permíteme una breve introducción: He trabajado como CFO y controller durante mucho tiempo, y soy apasionado de la técnica financiera y de costes. Disfruto analizando procesos, y esta pasión me ha llevado a impartir clases en distintas universidades, donde he aprendido tanto de mis alumnos como espero que ellos hayan aprendido algo de mí.

Una pregunta que a menudo me hacen es sobre los sectores en los que he trabajado. Para mí, el desafío no es en qué sectores he trabajado, sino cuántos me faltan por explorar y aprender.
Como apasionado de las finanzas, el control de gestión y los costes, actualmente me encuentro inmerso en el mundo de Dynamics, lo cual representa toda una aventura.

Si estás buscando una sesión que combine visión de negocio aplicada a Dynamics y que, en algún momento, desafíe tus habilidades con cálculos, no lo pienses más, no vengas a mi sesión, o sí.

Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para leer mi biografía, lo cual demuestra tu interés en el maravilloso mundo de las finanzas y la contabilidad de costes. Permíteme una breve introducción: He trabajado como CFO y controller durante mucho tiempo, y so... Show more

Laura Bacher turns AI curiosity into AI capability. As Managing Director at Global Prairie, one of the world's top-ranked Certified B Corporations and a 100% employee-owned, women-owned marketing firm, she brings more than a decade of experience in operations strategy, project management, cybersecurity and technology adoption to one question: how do you get people to actually use the tools?

Laura led Global Prairie's company-wide rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Teams Premium. She designed and presented a multi-part AI training series, built a cross-functional network of Copilot Super Users, and led the development of the responsible AI policies and agent governance that helped employees go from using AI to building with it.

When she's not transforming how teams work, Laura can be found in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, daughter, and two dogs, firmly convinced that one dog is never enough.

Laura Bacher turns AI curiosity into AI capability. As Managing Director at Global Prairie, one of the world's top-ranked Certified B Corporations and a 100% employee-owned, women-owned marketing firm, she brings more than a decade of experience in o... Show more

Delia Zuniga is a Microsoft Certified Solution Architect and Microsoft Copilot MVP, passionate about helping organizations turn AI into meaningful, day to day impact. She leads Copilot training sessions across her organization and has delivered successful Copilot rollout programs that drive adoption at scale.

Recognized with her company’s Game Changer Award for Innovation, Delia is known for translating Copilot capabilities into practical, repeatable frameworks teams can actually apply to their work. She is part of the organizing team for the Women in Power (Platform) mentorship community and actively contributes to the community through blogging and video content focused on Copilot and the Power Platform. As a change champion and advocate for innovation, Delia shares real world insights to help organizations unlock productivity and scale transformation with confidence.

Delia Zuniga is a Microsoft Certified Solution Architect and Microsoft Copilot MVP, passionate about helping organizations turn AI into meaningful, day to day impact. She leads Copilot training sessions across her organization and has delivered succe... Show more

Katelyn Jones, PhD, is the founder of Noetic, a decision strategy and AI advisory practice for C-suite and senior leaders. She works with executives who are making significant investments in strategic initiatives and AI but can't clearly connect those investments to outcomes their boards, investors, or funders care about — helping them build the decision infrastructure that closes that gap.

Her background spans academic research, executive leadership, and teaching. Trained as a political scientist, her doctoral work examined how decisions are made in international organizations and how those choices play out on the ground. A growing focus of her work is on supporting leaders in navigating AI adoption beyond efficiency and compliance, helping them deploy AI in ways that have meaningful outcomes, specific impact goals, and ultimately do more good than harm.

She teaches Decision Strategy to MBA students at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business, serves as Board Chair of Joel Hall Dancers & Center, and has keynoted events including the PMI Chicagoland Leadership Forum and Compass Connect. Her work has been featured in the Chicago Tribune and Crain's Chicago Business.

Katelyn speaks on decision strategy and leveraging AI for maximum impact. Her recent talks include the keynote "Measuring What Matters: AI's Social Impact" and the workshop "Decision Strategy: Building a Toolkit for Your Leadership Team and Board."

Katelyn Jones, PhD, is the founder of Noetic, a decision strategy and AI advisory practice for C-suite and senior leaders. She works with executives who are making significant investments in strategic initiatives and AI but can't clearly connect thos... Show more

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trends within complex datasets, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth. Strong communicator who can effectively present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in data visualization and the use of various analytical tools and software. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Ioannis holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Agricultural University, GR and an M.Sc. in Business Analytics from Essex University, UK, and a Data Science BootCamp Certificate with Le Wagon Berlin - Batch 954.

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trend... Show more

Ritwik Joshi is a well-recognized technical expert with over a decade of experience in AI, Robotics, and Automation. He started his entrepreneurial journey as the ex-co-founder of an AI-based chatbot startup, where he was instrumental in shaping both the technology and strategy. Ritwik has a deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies, having developed advanced applications for humanoid robots and integrated cognitive capabilities that push the limits of innovation.

With education from IIM Ahmedabad and ISB Hyderabad, Ritwik has sharpened his skills in entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and corporate communication. His expertise in Robotics and Generative AI allows him to craft solutions that tackle complex business challenges.

As a seasoned 2X TEDx and public speaker, Ritwik has shared his knowledge at prominent events like IBM Developer Connect Conferences and Microsoft Students Club Pilani. His blend of technical expertise and business insight makes him a respected leader in the industry, continually driving the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

Ritwik Joshi is a well-recognized technical expert with over a decade of experience in AI, Robotics, and Automation. He started his entrepreneurial journey as the ex-co-founder of an AI-based chatbot startup, where he was instrumental in shaping both... Show more

Oana likes to call herself an Agile Business DJ, who mixes whatever practices of collective intelligence, from Agile to TheoryU help people, teams and organisations to become proud of their outcomes and delight their customers.
After 15 years of experience in Software Development and System Management has driven Oana to embrace Agile and Lean mind set, principles and practices, that she believes are the most effective approaches for 21st century lead organizations willing to focus on quality products with high impact on the market.
Oana acts as an Agile Transformation facilitator at Reacteev, by using Creative Solution Definition. She trains and coach Agile teams (from core Business to Software Development and Support Services), so they are able to adopt the set of practices, from Scrum to Kanban and Lean improvement techniques, that are most adapted to their context and goal. A key focus is building cross-organizations Product Ownership awareness to align their mission alignment toward User Value creation.

Oana likes to call herself an Agile Business DJ, who mixes whatever practices of collective intelligence, from Agile to TheoryU help people, teams and organisations to become proud of their outcomes and delight their customers. After 15 years of ex... Show more

Danielle Dafni is the founder and CEO of Speechbox, conference media infrastructure that turns live sessions into social-ready assets, a personal kit for every speaker, and a permanent showroom. Speechbox has processed more than 20,000 minutes of video, with speakers from OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA and Meta.

Danielle is also the author of Video to Value, a founder thesis she is writing in public at danielledafni.com. Her argument: video is not the final product but the raw material, and every video an organization makes is an asset it can price, grow and trade, not a cost written off the day it is published.

She speaks about what happens to a conference after the applause: why organizations have never produced so much content and never used so little of it, how AI can find the moments worth keeping while every quote stays in the speaker's own words, and how organizers can turn one event into a year-round media engine.

She has spoken at Google for Startups, NVIDIA, Reichman University, Tel Aviv University, 8200 EISP and the Tel Aviv AI Summit.

Danielle Dafni is the founder and CEO of Speechbox, conference media infrastructure that turns live sessions into social-ready assets, a personal kit for every speaker, and a permanent showroom. Speechbox has processed more than 20,000 minutes of vid... Show more

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to.

A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of technical excellence and global access. She has shipped production ML systems, advised 30+ early-stage AI product teams annually, and built a global technical institute serving 40K+ developers across 120+ countries, generating $45M+ in career outcomes for 900+ first-generation technologists.

Mentor Me Collective is a Google for Startups partner, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center alumni, and by every measure, a developer relations program at true scale, with enablement programs running at 3x industry engagement benchmarks and partnerships spanning Google Cloud, Grow with Google and more.

Her technical range is matched by her ability to translate it across engineering rooms, executive briefings, and communities the industry too often overlooks.

Chanel works at the frontier of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and accelerated computing. She builds fast, speaks plain, and closes the gap between what's possible and who gets to build it.

She is not building toward legacy. She is already living it.

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to. A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of techn... Show more

Alex is the Founder and Manager of Braveon AI, a startup studio focused on resilient technical architecture and applied AI. Bridging a unique background in the humanities with deep technical expertise in backend systems, Alex specializes in designing offline-capable, data-driven platforms that challenge the industry's reliance on constant cloud connectivity.
He is the lead developer behind platforms like CarbonSight, which parses complex consumer data into real-time emissions profiles. Through his "Build Without Wifi" initiative, Alex advocates for local-first data pipelines, edge-based execution, and extreme architectural minimalism.
A dedicated tech community leader, Alex actively mobilizes developer ecosystems. His mission is about mentoring technical professionals on how embracing severe engineering constraints can forge highly resilient tech careers and unbreakably reliable software for the global market.

Alex is the Founder and Manager of Braveon AI, a startup studio focused on resilient technical architecture and applied AI. Bridging a unique background in the humanities with deep technical expertise in backend systems, Alex specializes in designing... Show more

Nichole Ogburn is a corporate strategist and international speaker who cuts through the noise and teaches leaders how to stay steady when the pressure doesn’t let up. As the founder of Hustle & Heal™, she brings a grounded, honest approach to leadership, helping high-demand professionals manage emotional load, prioritize with clarity, and lead without burning out. With a background in implementation and process improvement, Nichole understands what it feels like to carry heavy expectations while still being the one people rely on. Her sessions are known for their real talk, practical tools, and the kind of “finally someone said it” impact that sticks long after she leaves the room.

Nichole Ogburn is a corporate strategist and international speaker who cuts through the noise and teaches leaders how to stay steady when the pressure doesn’t let up. As the founder of Hustle & Heal™, she brings a grounded, honest approach to leaders... Show more

Helman Eduardo Carrillo García is a Colombian economist with a master's degree in Intervention in Knowledge Societies and the founder of XPROF Technology and Innovation. For more than a decade he has worked as a university lecturer and researcher, a public-policy consultant on employment and entrepreneurship, and a technology project manager. He mentored AI bootcamps for Talento Tech, a national program of Colombia's Ministry of ICT, and leads productive-transformation initiatives such as the Meta specialty coffee and cocoa cluster.

His project XPROF Silver Learning, which teaches applied AI to adults over 40, was selected for the IRCAI Global Top 100 AI solutions for the SDGs (2025), under the auspices of UNESCO, and nominated for the ITU WSIS Prizes 2026. He has delivered keynotes in Colombia, Mexico and Panama.

His core idea: the real measure of digital transformation is not how advanced our technology becomes, but how many people become capable of advancing with it. He speaks in Spanish and English.

Helman Eduardo Carrillo García is a Colombian economist with a master's degree in Intervention in Knowledge Societies and the founder of XPROF Technology and Innovation. For more than a decade he has worked as a university lecturer and researcher, a ... Show more

I work as a Senior Engineering Manager on CoreWeave's Physical AI team, leading engineering teams building the systems that train and deploy AI for the physical world - robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial applications. Previously I operated distributed backend systems at hyperscale at Meta and led payments infrastructure at Teya, a UK fintech unicorn serving 75,000+ European merchants, with earlier roles at Playtech. I work at intersection of large-scale distributed systems, ML infrastructure, and engineering leadership. My experience spans multiple domains including fintech, social media, e-commerce, and gambling, utilising both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Also I am established speaker at industry events and conferences across Europe (Ukraine, Portugal, UK), based in London.

I work as a Senior Engineering Manager on CoreWeave's Physical AI team, leading engineering teams building the systems that train and deploy AI for the physical world - robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial applications. Previously I operated ... Show more

Data governance and master data management practitioner with 8+ years of experience across global organizations including adidas, Daikin and Aliaxis. I've worked across product and customer data domains, designing governance frameworks and operating models, improving data quality, and driving adoption through clear ownership and accountability. My expertise includes data governance, master data management, process optimization, and organizational change. I enjoy translating governance concepts into practical approaches that people can adopt and sustain.

Data governance and master data management practitioner with 8+ years of experience across global organizations including adidas, Daikin and Aliaxis. I've worked across product and customer data domains, designing governance frameworks and operating ... Show more

Lauren X Lou La Achterberch is a Certified AI Consultant, Certified AI Agent Builder, speaker, trainer, and Systems & Automation Strategist dedicated to helping organizations turn artificial intelligence into practical, human-centered solutions.

She is the Founder & CEO of LXLL Integrated Intelligence, Inc., a Human + AI systems company specializing in AI strategy, consulting, workflow automation, agent development, workforce readiness, and organizational transformation. She also leads Premier Pinnacle Partners™, bringing more than 12 years of entrepreneurial and operational experience to her work.

Through LXLL AI Academy, the education and professional development division of LXLL Integrated Intelligence, Lauren delivers practical AI education, workshops, webinars, and workforce training. LXLL Integrated Intelligence is an Approved CPD Provider through The CPD Group, supporting its commitment to structured professional learning and development.

Known for her philosophy, Alignment Before Automation, Lauren emphasizes that successful AI adoption begins with people, purpose, clear processes, and human accountability.

Her signature teaching methodology, Watch It. Work It. Run It. Grow It.™, helps participants move beyond understanding AI to applying it confidently in real-world environments.

As a speaker and trainer, Lauren equips business leaders, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations to strengthen workforce capabilities, implement responsible AI systems, and lead effectively in an increasingly AI-powered world.

Her guiding principle is simple: AI can perform the work. It cannot inherit accountability.

Website: www.LaurenXLouLa.com

Lauren X Lou La Achterberch is a Certified AI Consultant, Certified AI Agent Builder, speaker, trainer, and Systems & Automation Strategist dedicated to helping organizations turn artificial intelligence into practical, human-centered solutions. S... Show more