Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvement. Creator of the Agile Self-assessment Game.

As an adviser, coach and trainer he helps organizations with deploying effective software development and management practices. He focuses on continuous improvement, collaboration and communication, and professional development, to deliver business value to customers.

Ben is an active member of networks on Agile, Lean, and Quality, and a well-known speaker and author. He shares his experiences in a bilingual blog (Dutch and English), as an editor for Culture and Methods at InfoQ, and as an expert in communities like Computable, Quora, DZone, and TechTarget. Follow him on twitter: @BenLinders.

For an overview of the presentation and mini-workshops that I have given, visit https://www.benlinders.com/presentations/

Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvem... Show more

Sheena Salwan is an AI/ML Manager at Accenture focused on building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions that drive real business impact. Her work spans RAG architectures, AI agents, NLP, and end-to-end AI systems, helping organizations move from experimentation to scalable production leveraging cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.

She brings a blend of technical depth and product thinking, shaped through years of delivering AI solutions for enterprise clients across global markets. Sheena also holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from The University of British Columbia.

As a technical speaker and Women in Data Science Ambassador, she enjoys breaking down complex AI topics into practical, “no-fluff” insights that teams can apply immediately. She is passionate about mentoring, community learning, and empowering more women to become leaders in technology.

Sheena Salwan is an AI/ML Manager at Accenture focused on building enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions that drive real business impact. Her work spans RAG architectures, AI agents, NLP, and end-to-end AI systems, helping organizations move from ... Show more

Felice Pescatore is responsible for accompanying organizations in developing the best balance between effectiveness and efficiency, supporting leaders in leading their organizations in the best possible way.
Computer Engineer, with an Executive MBA and a Master's Degree in Technology and Software Management, his action is guided by a deep conviction that the agile mindset is the driving force for organizations that aim for market leadership, thanks to adaptive operating models and a deep respect and appreciation of People, the real treasure for innovation.
In everyday life, his work is characterized by the conviction that only a pragmatic approach, linked to the context, can generate a real impact on things, independent of fashions, specific methods or infused beliefs.
Author of Intelligent Business Agility book and lead of the open project AgileConstellation, he is part of several international study and in-depth groups, such as those of PMI.
President and co-founder of the Agile Community Campania, he is constantly involved in themed communities, as well as speaker and co-organizer of the most important Italian and European Agile, Lean and DevOps, Project Management conferences.

Felice Pescatore is responsible for accompanying organizations in developing the best balance between effectiveness and efficiency, supporting leaders in leading their organizations in the best possible way. Computer Engineer, with an Executive MBA... Show more

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Saranic Banerjee is a Lead Experience Strategist at Extentia, where he helps businesses navigate digital transformation journeys through data-led design thinking.
Originally from Kolkata, Saranic studied industrial design at Symbiosis Institute of Design and later specialized in interaction design at the National Institute of Design. He’s passionate about storytelling, illustration, motion, and photography. His creative energy is fuelled by traveling, meeting people from different cultures, and experimenting in the kitchen.
Beyond his professional work, Saranic mentors budding designers on ADPList, sharing his experiences and insights to guide and inspire the next generation of creatives.

Saranic Banerjee is a Lead Experience Strategist at Extentia, where he helps businesses navigate digital transformation journeys through data-led design thinking. Originally from Kolkata, Saranic studied industrial design at Symbiosis Institute of D... Show more

Vlad Sarov is a Dynamics 365 and Power Platform practitioner with over 20 years of experience working across Customer Engagement solutions. As COO of a Microsoft partner, he has spent much of his career helping organizations build, stabilize, and evolve their internal CRM and low-code capabilities.

Vlad has worked with teams across enterprise, mid-market, public sector, and non-profit environments, often stepping into situations where solutions already exist and expectations are high. His focus is on practical delivery: forming teams, taking ownership of inherited systems, and helping organizations get long-term value from Dynamics 365 and Power Platform without overengineering.

He is an active member of the Dynamics community and a podcaster. He regularly shares real-world lessons from delivery, adoption, and team enablement.

Vlad Sarov is a Dynamics 365 and Power Platform practitioner with over 20 years of experience working across Customer Engagement solutions. As COO of a Microsoft partner, he has spent much of his career helping organizations build, stabilize, and evo... Show more

As a Senior Tech Manager at Oracle USA, I lead AI-powered Oracle product implementations, helping customers unlock tangible benefits through advanced supply chain solutions. With an APICS CSCP certification, I have mentored over 10+ supply chain professionals, guiding them through current industry trends and best practices. My academic foundation includes an M.Tech in Software Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, which strengthens my ability to bridge research and practical applications. As an ASCM CSCP Fellow member, I actively contribute to industry discussions, staying at the forefront of AI-driven innovations in supply chain management. I am a dedicated researcher focused on optimizing supply chain operations using the latest AI and machine learning technologies. My work explores advanced predictive analytics, deep learning models, and AI-driven simulations to enhance efficiency, minimize disruptions, and drive intelligent decision-making in supply chain management.

As a Senior Tech Manager at Oracle USA, I lead AI-powered Oracle product implementations, helping customers unlock tangible benefits through advanced supply chain solutions. With an APICS CSCP certification, I have mentored over 10+ supply chain prof... Show more

Jennifer has shared her insights at conferences around the world, both in-person and virtually, covering topics like communication, change management, and work-life balance. She loves to inspire people to be a positive influence in their teams by sharing her personal experiences. She describes herself as “annoyingly optimistic” (but she is also human so she has her moments of being less than optimistic).

Jennifer enjoys viewing the world from multiple perspectives, a trait that likely contributed to her career progression in her younger years and her ability to find connections in almost any situation.

Jennifer has shared her insights at conferences around the world, both in-person and virtually, covering topics like communication, change management, and work-life balance. She loves to inspire people to be a positive influence in their teams by sha... Show more

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents.
After years at Amazon and Amazon Web Services, globally, Alex made the move into starting his own tech company, PlaneAhead. Though not turning out to be the next Google, Alex successfully raised VC capital as a solo founder and made strides in entrepreneurship before joining GitHub to help launch their company’s first startup program.
His passion as a founder is evident but within that, Alex is driven by creating greater opportunities for underrepresented founders and continuing to push the boundaries of inclusiveness in tech and venture capital.

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents. ... Show more

🔭 I’m Dachi Gogotchuri
🏢 I work at Nationale Nederlanden where I enjoy creating and managing projects
👨‍💻 Arcasiles Group founder: https://arcasiles.com
🏆 Past Microsoft MVP (2015 – 2020)
🌱 I blog about coding & life: https://soydachi.com

🔭 I’m Dachi Gogotchuri 🏢 I work at Nationale Nederlanden where I enjoy creating and managing projects 👨‍💻 Arcasiles Group founder: https://arcasiles.com 🏆 Past Microsoft MVP (2015 – 2020) 🌱 I blog about coding & life: https://soydachi.com Show more