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

Passionate about methodology, organising and agility to improve work efficiency

Passionate about methodology, organising and agility to improve work efficiency 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

Kinga is a product leader, coach and the founder of productkind, where she co-creates valuable products and coaches product people. She is focused on driving positive societal change through impactful product development and amplifying diverse voices in tech. Her approach combines user-centered product development with inclusive leadership practices to build products that deliver both business and customer value.

Kinga is a product leader, coach and the founder of productkind, where she co-creates valuable products and coaches product people. She is focused on driving positive societal change through impactful product development and amplifying diverse voices... 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

Lin Siem. Ing Industrial. Magister en Finanzas de los negocios, auditora certificada ISO 9001, Certificada Scrum Essentials por U. de Chile y Business Agility por ITBA Argentina
Actualmente me desempeño en Telecomunicaciones Satelitales, Lideró proyectos de I+D y soy miembro del Comité Directivo de AMES Argentina. Mi desempeño profesional en países como Venezuela, Colombia, Austria, Chile y Argentina
Participante en jornadas STEM, RID, BootCamp CDI

Lin Siem. Ing Industrial. Magister en Finanzas de los negocios, auditora certificada ISO 9001, Certificada Scrum Essentials por U. de Chile y Business Agility por ITBA Argentina Actualmente me desempeño en Telecomunicaciones Satelitales, Lideró pro... 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

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

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

Mahdi Shariff is the Co-founder of Humble AI, a platform that empowers non-technical teams to build, manage, and launch their own AI-enabled tools — without code or complexity. At Humble, Mahdi is driven by a belief that AI should augment human collaboration, not replace it. His mission is to make technology more accessible, inclusive, and human-centred — ensuring the future of work is built not just for people, but by them.

Prior to founding Humble, Mahdi served as VP at a Soros-backed venture, helping global companies and startups scale through data, automation, and high-performing technical teams. He was formerly Chief Strategy Officer at Sunteng, a big data startup that became a leader in programmatic advertising in China, and previously worked in investment banking in London, specialising in AI, CRM, and ad tech M&A.

A Forbes Asia “30 Under 30” awardee, Mahdi is also an angel investor and advisor to Slush, and has spoken at leading global events including Slush, Innovfest, and the London Business School China Forum.

Mahdi speaks on topics at the intersection of AI, education, and entrepreneurship — with a focus on practical implementation, inclusive access, and real-world impact. His recent talks cover areas such as:
• AI in Education – empowering both students and teachers through accessible, human-centric AI tools
• AI in Business – from automation to augmentation, how AI is reshaping workflows and decision-making
• Creating Custom AI Assistants – building tailored tools that support real teams, without code
• Data Security & Ethics in AI – navigating implementation with responsibility and transparency
• Practical AI Frameworks – step-by-step approaches for deploying AI tools in real-world environments
• AI for SMBs – unlocking the power of AI for small teams with limited technical capacity
• Careers in the AI Era – how AI is creating new paths for builders, creatives, and knowledge workers
• No-Code AI Systems – enabling innovation without needing to write a single line of code

Mahdi Shariff is the Co-founder of Humble AI, a platform that empowers non-technical teams to build, manage, and launch their own AI-enabled tools — without code or complexity. At Humble, Mahdi is driven by a belief that AI should augment human colla... 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

Marketing strategist with expertise in brand building and developing marketing strategies for open-source companies. Skilled in market research, identifying trends, and collaborating with creative teams to develop impact branding and promotional materials. Experienced in optimizing campaigns, analyzing performance metrics, and leveraging social media and other channels to grow brand presence in the open source industry.

Marketing strategist with expertise in brand building and developing marketing strategies for open-source companies. Skilled in market research, identifying trends, and collaborating with creative teams to develop impact branding and promotional mate... Show more

Marco Pierobon is a seasoned Developer at Thoughtworks with well over a decade of experience in designing and implementing distributed applications. Specializing in cloud native technologies, he has led cross-functional teams in transitioning from project-based to product-oriented approaches.
Marco has successfully orchestrated migrations of legacy systems to modern web-based platforms, significantly enhancing system scalability and performance.
An active contributor to the tech community, he has presented at industry and tech conferences alike. Marco is passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in software development, aligning with the latest trends in cloud computing and AI integration.

Marco Pierobon is a seasoned Developer at Thoughtworks with well over a decade of experience in designing and implementing distributed applications. Specializing in cloud native technologies, he has led cross-functional teams in transitioning from pr... Show more

Yassir Jorio is the founder of QTech Consulting, a cybersecurity and cloud services firm helping SMBs build secure, scalable IT environments. With 15+ years of experience across North America, Europe, and North Africa, he specializes in cloud adoption, AI-era security, and managed services. He works with partners like Microsoft, Wasabi, and Sophos to deliver practical, enterprise-grade solutions to small businesses.

Yassir Jorio is the founder of QTech Consulting, a cybersecurity and cloud services firm helping SMBs build secure, scalable IT environments. With 15+ years of experience across North America, Europe, and North Africa, he specializes in cloud adoptio... Show more

Beat is using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains since version 7.x back in 2003.

He has been working with SQL server for several years, using various reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Excel, Report writer in GP and SSRS.

He has been awarded the GPUG All Stars title at the GPUG Summit 2013 in Tampa FL for his contribution to the Dynamics GP community and active participation as a presenter at several events like Convergence and GPUG Summit. Was a Microsoft MVP from 2015 to 2018.

In 2018 Beat started his own consulting business around Dynamics GP, called GP Geek Inc.

Beat is using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains since version 7.x back in 2003. He has been working with SQL server for several years, using various reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Excel, Report writer in GP and SSRS. He has been awarded th... Show more

As the Managing Partner of Teleconnect GmbH, I have over fifteen years of experience in leading product engineering services for data communication products and components. My mission is to help engineering managers achieve shortened time to market and better product market fit by using an agile hardware development approach that integrates feature definition, manufacturing process improvement, and customer relationship management.

As the Managing Partner of Teleconnect GmbH, I have over fifteen years of experience in leading product engineering services for data communication products and components. My mission is to help engineering managers achieve shortened time to market a... Show more

Passionate about Dynamics 365 CE and the Power Platform.

Passionate about Dynamics 365 CE and the Power Platform. Show more

Dave is a recovering tech lead. He works with enterprises through to startups to build high performing teams. With a cloud first approach to automation, he focuses on time to first value. When Dave isn’t travelling, he’s based in Canberra, Australia.

Dave is a recovering tech lead. He works with enterprises through to startups to build high performing teams. With a cloud first approach to automation, he focuses on time to first value. When Dave isn’t travelling, he’s based in Canberra, Australia. Show more