Tech strategist, automation geek, and Microsoft 365 evangelist. Luis Juarez helps businesses ditch the busywork, embrace AI, and get the most out of their digital workplace. As CEO of Inside View Global and founder of VAN 365 View, he’s all about building smarter solutions and thriving communities. When he’s not demystifying the cloud, he’s mentoring startups, championing youth entrepreneurship, and proving that work can be both productive and fun.

Tech strategist, automation geek, and Microsoft 365 evangelist. Luis Juarez helps businesses ditch the busywork, embrace AI, and get the most out of their digital workplace. As CEO of Inside View Global and founder of VAN 365 View, he’s all about bui... Show more

Larry Mietus (Chief Excuse Obliterator) is the Founder of Speaking of Strategy. He is an engaging speaker, business consultant, author, podcaster, and educator with a wealth of practical, hands-on experience. His expertise encompasses leadership development, organizational design, employee engagement, and sales and marketing strategies. His clients run the gamut from "Mom and Pop" businesses to international enterprises. He is a frequent contributor on LinkedIn. Larry has also been quoted in HR Magazine, the most widely read and respected Human Resources publication in the world. He is a guest speaker for Vistage International, the world’s largest executive coaching organization. Larry is the author of “We Tried That Once” And Other Popular Excuses That Sabotage Business Success!

Larry Mietus (Chief Excuse Obliterator) is the Founder of Speaking of Strategy. He is an engaging speaker, business consultant, author, podcaster, and educator with a wealth of practical, hands-on experience. His expertise encompasses leadership ... Show more

Best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz has worked in higher education, training, and development for over 20-years. When she realized that traditional methods weren’t helping her students thrive—she founded Excel & Flourish in 2012. Based in Milwaukee, Excel & Flourish helps organizations and teams improve productivity and reduce frustration with Microsoft products through fun technical skills training. The result? Amped-up collaboration and better success across every aspect of their business and work.
Her background includes a Masters in Human Resource Development and a Microsoft® Teams Adoption Specialist and is a Microsoft® Certified MOS Expert and Master as well as a Microsoft® Certified Trainer.

Best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz has worked in higher education, training, and development for over 20-years. When she realized that traditional methods weren’t helping her students thrive—she founded Exce... Show more

Doug Durham is the Managing Partner of Don’t Panic Labs, which helps companies innovate through the design and development of software technologies. He is also the co-founder of Nebraska Global, DPL’s parent company, known as a pioneer in the startup landscape in Nebraska.

Doug has over 30 years of software engineering and development experience in aerospace and defense, healthcare, manufacturing, ecommerce, consumer web applications, and internet network services. He is passionate about the process of solving problems through software, and the application of sound engineering principles and patterns to these efforts.

His diverse skills, education, and various leadership roles have shaped his career. Doug served as a Civil Engineer in the Air National Guard for 21 years, which deployed him to many strange and wonderful places around the world, before he retired at the rank of Major.

Doug is a proud Husker and has an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where two of his three children are also pursuing engineering degrees. He has taught at the UNL Raikes School of Computer Science, and serves on a College of Engineering advisory board. He also has a master’s degree in Finance and Management.

A native Nebraskan, Doug and his wife Shana both love living in Lincoln and southwest Florida.

Doug Durham is the Managing Partner of Don’t Panic Labs, which helps companies innovate through the design and development of software technologies. He is also the co-founder of Nebraska Global, DPL’s parent company, known as a pioneer in the startup... Show more

Apasionado de la agilidad, creyente del manifiesto ágil como guía para llevar a los equipos a entregar software funcionando, de valor, con calidad, en tiempos más cortos.
Inicie la comunidad Codeá Como Nunca.
Programador .Net durante 10 años y los últimos 6 años Scrum Master y Consultor Ágil.

Apasionado de la agilidad, creyente del manifiesto ágil como guía para llevar a los equipos a entregar software funcionando, de valor, con calidad, en tiempos más cortos. Inicie la comunidad Codeá Como Nunca. Programador .Net durante 10 años y lo... Show more

Gerhard Kürner, CEO & founder of 506.ai. Fascinated by the digital world since the 1980s, he developed Austria's first websites in the 1990s and won the Austrian State Prize for Advertising Film. After founding one of the first streaming services, he spent 14 years in leading positions at voestalpine, driving the transformation into a technology group. Since 2015, he has founded several companies, including 506.ai, a leading platform for secure and easy-to-integrate AI. He has been Vice President of AI Upperaustria since 2023 and has been writing for Profil since 2024.

Gerhard Kürner, CEO & founder of 506.ai. Fascinated by the digital world since the 1980s, he developed Austria's first websites in the 1990s and won the Austrian State Prize for Advertising Film. After founding one of the first streaming services, he... Show more

Hi, I'm Avirup Basu — a technologist, founder, and industrial innovation enthusiast based in India. I serve as an Associate Principal Engineer at P360, where I design and develop SaaS products like Swittons and Zing. These products transform enterprise workflows and real-time communication through smart devices and software platforms.

I'm also the Founder of Blackspektro, where we specialise in industrial IoT and AI solutions for manufacturing. Our focus is enabling digital transformation from the factory floor to the cloud.

Drawing on over 9 years of experience in cloud systems, and event-driven architectures and industrial and commercial IoT, I build scalable, resilient platforms that deliver real value in complex environments.

Outside of my core work, I organize Google Developer Group (GDG) Siliguri, where I mentor and engage with the tech community through meetups, hackathons, and workshops.

When I’m not immersed in product or code, you’ll find me out cycling, capturing moments through photography and videography, rallying for a game of tennis, or chasing adrenaline through adventure sports. I believe a sharp mind needs a spirited life.

Hi, I'm Avirup Basu — a technologist, founder, and industrial innovation enthusiast based in India. I serve as an Associate Principal Engineer at P360, where I design and develop SaaS products like Swittons and Zing. These products transform enterpri... Show more

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Sabine Wojcieszak is the Enthusiastic Success Enabler at getNextIT in Kiel, Germany. She has made it her mission to help people understand the importance of communication and happiness to improve collaboration and performance. For her, people skills must be at the heart of every business. Sabine is a regular speaker at international conferences and writes blogs and articles on these topics. As a speaker coach, she supports newcomers and experts on stage to gain more visibility. In the Moinworld e.V. network, Sabine is also a mentor for Women in Tech.

Sabine Wojcieszak is the Enthusiastic Success Enabler at getNextIT in Kiel, Germany. She has made it her mission to help people understand the importance of communication and happiness to improve collaboration and performance. For her, people skills ... Show more

Edgar is a product leader driving cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance application security, developer tooling, and IDE experiences. He has delivered transformative features such as automatic vulnerability remediation, contextual security education, and advanced reachability analysis for vulnerable functions. With a strong software engineering background, Edgar is passionate about building AI-powered tools that empower developers, streamline secure coding, and provide real-time, context-aware support. His work bridges AI innovation with developer productivity, making security and code quality more accessible and actionable.

Edgar is a product leader driving cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance application security, developer tooling, and IDE experiences. He has delivered transformative features such as automatic vulnerability remediation, contextual security education... Show more

Paul is an award-winning professional writer & speaker who’s been consulted on the topic of AI & Big Data by the popular TV show “60 Minutes”. Paul’s been named to dozens of global “Experts to Follow” & “Influencers” lists, including Analytics Insight’s “Top 100 Global AI & Big Data Influencers”. Paul’s written 20 books (including “The AI Ladder” and 3 ‘for Dummies’ titles) and over 360 articles during his accidental 26-year career as a data nerd. Currently, Paul is writing an O’Reilly book on Hybrid Cloud. At IBM, Paul leads from the front, owning accountability and strategic direction in a ‘tech years are like dog years’ world for the entire IBM Technology Unit’s (all IBM software & hardware) sales, tech sales, and partner ecosystem learning journeys and upskilling programs.

You’ll find Paul taking a very active role around Women in Technology (he’s a seated board member for Women 2.0, who he became involved with after his tweet was mentioned on the TV show, “The View”), general workplace inclusivity (completing an intensive D&I certificate at Cornell University), and Coding for Veterans. In addition, Paul sits on the world recognized Masters of Management Analytics & AI program boards at Canada’s prestigious Queen’s University.

Paul is an award-winning professional writer & speaker who’s been consulted on the topic of AI & Big Data by the popular TV show “60 Minutes”. Paul’s been named to dozens of global “Experts to Follow” & “Influencers” lists, including Analytics Insigh... Show more

Denise is working as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach at CGI.

Her focus lies on developing the team and creating conditions in which they can reflect and grow. A common understanding and transparent communication are key and she tries to guide people on this way with workshops, retrospectives and individual coaching.
Expertise in working for bigger companies as well as multi-team projects along with a desire to focus on the individual person and to have a good mood in the team have developed into a non-dogmatic approach to agile methods.

Denise is working as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach at CGI. Her focus lies on developing the team and creating conditions in which they can reflect and grow. A common understanding and transparent communication are key and she tries to guide peop... Show more

Benefiting from 25 years of experience in implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and its predecessor Navision and now the rest of the Microsoft Biz Apps stack, I'm passionate about how technology can drive business growth through consistent and efficient processes whilst giving new levels of insight through reporting and AI. Between my day job of leading one of the UK's biggest SME focused Dynamics partners I have the privilege of being Chairmen of Directions, a association of more than 1200 Dynamics partners worldwide and a Microsoft MVP for Business applications.

Benefiting from 25 years of experience in implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and its predecessor Navision and now the rest of the Microsoft Biz Apps stack, I'm passionate about how technology can drive bu... Show more

Arijit comes with a unique blend of development, leadership, and entrepreneurial background. In his career spanning over 26+ years, he has not only worked on multiple technology stacks, but has also worked with multiple organizations in diversified roles and portfolios. Also, he has strong experience in consulting and leading large enterprise transformations, including process improvement and technology-based solutions - across both public and private sectors. Additionally, he is skilled at developing and executing consulting strategies to drive increased productivity and establishing a strong, collaborative team culture. He is equally versed with new technologies in the space of Social, Mobile, Analytic, and Cloud (SMAC) and loves to use them towards business gain for his customers.

Arijit comes with a unique blend of development, leadership, and entrepreneurial background. In his career spanning over 26+ years, he has not only worked on multiple technology stacks, but has also worked with multiple organizations in diversified r... Show more

Hi, I’m Rasagy Sharma. I love making data meaningful, and I’ve spent 12+ years leading design teams & building data-heavy products.

I currently head the design team for DataLabs at Capital One, and was earlier heading the design team at Gramener. I’ve designed apps & data visualizations at large orgs like Microsoft & Barclays, and been one of the first designers at early-stage startups like Sundial, Mapbox (Data team) & Capillary Technologies.

In my free time, I love to make sense of knowledge through sketchnoting, create art using data & code, and support design communities through speaking, teaching & volunteering. I’m an Adjunct Assistant Professor at IDC, IIT Bombay, and I regularly teach for NID’s M.Des. in Information Design program (my alma mater).

I’m currently diving deep into design leadership & knowledge management, and I’m passionate about data visualization, cartography, creative coding & sketchnoting.

Hi, I’m Rasagy Sharma. I love making data meaningful, and I’ve spent 12+ years leading design teams & building data-heavy products. I currently head the design team for DataLabs at Capital One, and was earlier heading the design team at Gramener. ... Show more

My name is Inma Alarcon Torres, CTO of SIPSA and TAST product Owner.

I am a Telecommunications Engineer (E.T.S.I.T - U.P.M) and throughout my professional career I have specialised in Quality, Testing and Test Automation.

I started developing test applications to test the telephony services of the main European Telco companies, and that's where I started to develop the idea of defining a product that would allow to perform automatic tests in a simple way, without having to know how to program, in order to make the testing process efficient and to reuse all the knowledge that functional testers have.

Due to the comings and goings of the economy and the crisis, I went on to work in process consulting and quality assurance for large organisations (Ericsson, Grupo Santander, BMW, Vodafone, etc.), which led me to complete my profile and understand the impact of technological evolution in organisations of all sizes.

In 2017, from SIPSA, I had the opportunity to make the product TAST (Test Automation System Tool - "my son 😊") the test automation tool that we are implementing in organisations of all sizes to cover test automation in transformation projects, a reality.

And because it's not all work, I describe myself as an enthusiastic, enterprising and hard-working person who, apart from being passionate about her work: quality, testing, automation and efficiency, likes to enjoy family and friends, sport (I'm a triathlete) and music, I play the tenor trombone and dare to play the drums.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/inmaat/

My name is Inma Alarcon Torres, CTO of SIPSA and TAST product Owner. I am a Telecommunications Engineer (E.T.S.I.T - U.P.M) and throughout my professional career I have specialised in Quality, Testing and Test Automation. I started developing... Show more

Oussama Elmerrahi is a data manager based in France with a deep commitment to sustainability-driven data governance. His work focuses on optimizing data quality, security, and compliance while integrating sustainable and ethical practices into digital transformation strategies. By leveraging innovative data solutions, he empowers organizations to make informed, decision-making, mitigate risks, and address the challenges of complex data environments.

With experience spanning diverse sectors, he has worked with leading companies such as Cargill, Renault, and Worldline, contributing to data science, industrial engineering, and sustainable technology projects. His expertise in robotics, industrial engineering, and leadership has enabled him to lead collaborative initiatives across teams, holding key roles such as chairman and section lead at IEEE.

As a youth global ambassador for the Internet Society 2025, he champions sustainable internet policies that promote digital inclusion, innovation, and environmental responsibility. Additionally, he is a public speaker and mentor with the Arqus European University Alliance, guiding students and young professionals to develop careers at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and data ethics.

Oussama is a passionate public speaker who shares insights on sustainability in data governance, ethical AI, and digital inclusion. He is available for keynotes, panels, and discussions that explore the role of technology and responsible data management in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future.

Oussama Elmerrahi is a data manager based in France with a deep commitment to sustainability-driven data governance. His work focuses on optimizing data quality, security, and compliance while integrating sustainable and ethical practices into digita... Show more

With 25 years of writing experience and a deep understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, Iva helps experts from the Microsoft partner channel step into the spotlight and become recognized. As the founder of Narativa Communications, she blends her background in journalism with marketing strategy in building authority narratives for companies and individuals. A passionate advocate for authentic communication, Iva experiments with AI (the ethical way!) and helps clients discover their unique perspectives and distinctive voices.

With 25 years of writing experience and a deep understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, Iva helps experts from the Microsoft partner channel step into the spotlight and become recognized. As the founder of Narativa Communications, she blends her bac... Show more

As a business and sales leader with over 20 years of experience, Ioana Birleanu co-created Growth Flourishing together with her wife in order to help entrepreneurs and leaders reach their next level of growth in a joyful and rewarding way. As a female LGBTQ+ immigrant to Canada, she believes that with true authenticity, aligning systems with values, and conscious practices for profitability, businesses can increase their positive impact on our world.
Ioana spent more than 16 years in a sales career for one of the largest tech companies in the world. Her experience spans over Europe and North America, ranging from being an individual contributor to leading multi-cultural diverse teams across Canada and becoming the first female sales director in Western Canada for the company. Today, she translates that knowledge into much needed support for entrepreneurs looking for ways to sustain their business with growing revenues and maintain their wellbeing at the same time.

As a business and sales leader with over 20 years of experience, Ioana Birleanu co-created Growth Flourishing together with her wife in order to help entrepreneurs and leaders reach their next level of growth in a joyful and rewarding way. As a femal... Show more

Product Manager at 4PS, for construction ISV functionality in Business Central.

I enjoy connecting with people, seeing the world from their perspective, then applying technology solutions to help them do business more effectively.

Since starting out in the world of IT in 1996, I've worked across product and program management, ERP implementation, team management, and technical documentation.

Product Manager at 4PS, for construction ISV functionality in Business Central. I enjoy connecting with people, seeing the world from their perspective, then applying technology solutions to help them do business more effectively. Since startin... Show more

Tali has 13 years of experience in the fields of Data, working at leading tech companies like Wix (10 years, Director of Data) and Simply (2 years, Head of Data). She co-founded Data Queens, a non-profit Israeli community for women in data with over 1800 members. She teaches at Hebrew University and Masterschool, and consults for various organizations, helping them harness the full potential of data through impactful communication and strategy.

Tali has 13 years of experience in the fields of Data, working at leading tech companies like Wix (10 years, Director of Data) and Simply (2 years, Head of Data). She co-founded Data Queens, a non-profit Israeli community for women in data with over ... Show more

20 ans d'expérience professionnelle dont 10 dans l'Agilité (essentiellement pour les grandes comptes)
Parcours professionnel : audit organisationnel, management de projet, management du changement, Coach Agile, coach professionnel
Domaines d'expertise : coaching & formation Agile/SAFE, coaching des équipes, coaching individuel, coaching des managers, tests comportementaux (DISC, Selfie...), coaching des hauts potentiels, coaching des Points Forts Gallup (coach certifié).
Passions : patinage artistique, théâtre & improvisation, écriture & traduction

20 ans d'expérience professionnelle dont 10 dans l'Agilité (essentiellement pour les grandes comptes) Parcours professionnel : audit organisationnel, management de projet, management du changement, Coach Agile, coach professionnel Domaines d'expert... Show more

Data leader? Data analyst? IT Manager? Not sure... I try my best to benefit from data value

Data leader? Data analyst? IT Manager? Not sure... I try my best to benefit from data value Show more

Ed Lima is a passionate technologist with many years of experience in product management, systems architecture, design and implementation of cloud services, products, and applications. Ed is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences, sharing insights on SaaS cloud solutions at scale. Currently he is a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Fabric, working on applications and data development initiatives such as Fabric API for GraphQL.

Ed Lima is a passionate technologist with many years of experience in product management, systems architecture, design and implementation of cloud services, products, and applications. Ed is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences, shar... Show more

Transform your audience's potential into powerful results. Drawing from years of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial success, Robin Oloyede delivers dynamic presentations that help individuals and organizations break through their self-imposed limitations. Featured on Good Morning America and across North America, she combines strategic business acumen with authentic personal development, equipping audiences with proven strategies to transform challenges into opportunities and maximize their untapped potential.

Transform your audience's potential into powerful results. Drawing from years of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial success, Robin Oloyede delivers dynamic presentations that help individuals and organizations break through their self-imposed l... Show more

Over 25 years of Software development experience in Business applications, PaaS and bespoke solutions. Dave has a long history in many different industries- computer games, personal finance, local government, resources, education, insurance, utilities and energy providers. He has enjoyed steady progression up the layers from machine code and Assembly to C and C++, finally to SQL, c#, javascript and PowerFX. He says that you learn by mistakes. Dave prefers to learn from other peoples. Having made enough mistakes of his own to learn a lot..... His epitaph would read "What's the worst that can happen.....oh...yeh... I hadn't thought of that."

Over 25 years of Software development experience in Business applications, PaaS and bespoke solutions. Dave has a long history in many different industries- computer games, personal finance, local government, resources, education, insurance, utili... Show more

I'm a delivery and transformation consultant to senior leaders, helping them unwind complex obstacles in weeks not years, so happier staff can deliver better software to customers sooner.

My career has taken me from working in the trenches across the full software lifecycle, to helping leaders find pragmatic solutions to complex problems using the scientific method and modern management theory.

I'm a delivery and transformation consultant to senior leaders, helping them unwind complex obstacles in weeks not years, so happier staff can deliver better software to customers sooner. My career has taken me from working in the trenches across ... Show more

Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at synalis, a Bonn-based IT company. Starting in the field of Business Intelligence, he gradually transitioned into the role of a Data Scientist. Today, he supports small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing data analytics and AI projects – with a strong focus on real-world value and practical innovation.

Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at ... Show more

Sonal is a Business Architect, with close to two decades of tech experience. The core of her experience has been in understanding key business drivers and needs, to shape solutions that address business challenges. She’s passionate about all things agility, technology transformation, outcomes that benefit end users, and challenging conventionally accepted norms. Her experience within tech is supported by a Master’s degree in Cyber Security and an MBA.

Sonal has a relentless commitment to building people and communities, and enjoys engaging with tech communities. You can find her co-organising the domain-driven design Australia meetups as well as the analysis-design-architecture focussed conference ADAConf.

Sonal is partial to conversations about problem solving and decision making processes. When not saving the world one problem at a time, she spends her time learning new skills, mentoring people, travelling and drinking copious amounts of tea.

Sonal is a Business Architect, with close to two decades of tech experience. The core of her experience has been in understanding key business drivers and needs, to shape solutions that address business challenges. She’s passionate about all things a... Show more

Lisa Schulteis is an international speaker, strategist, and consultant who brings neuroscience to the front lines of business. With a background in neuropsychology and deep expertise in communication, leadership, and experience design, she helps organizations create smarter experiences that build trust, spark engagement, and drive performance.

Lisa is the founder of ElectraLime Marketing and YourEventMarketplace, and serves as Executive Director of the Northwest Event Show. Her work spans Fortune 500 companies, global conferences, and mission-driven organizations, where she applies brain-based strategy to everything from team dynamics and employee experience to audience engagement and learning design.

She specializes in the intersection of neuroscience, behavior, and business outcomes, transforming traditional approaches into experiences that people remember, act on, and talk about.

Lisa Schulteis is an international speaker, strategist, and consultant who brings neuroscience to the front lines of business. With a background in neuropsychology and deep expertise in communication, leadership, and experience design, she helps orga... Show more