Leslie Martinich, a computer scientist who began her career writing operating systems, APIs, and advanced communication software, led her team to deliver the first commercial version of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC), ground-breaking technology allowing developers to create parallel and distributed programs. Her early work in Artificial Intelligence laid the groundwork for today's breakthroughs.

In the middle of her career, she made a pivotal realization: project failures weren't due to technical hurdles, but rather rooted in managerial and leadership challenges. Determined to rectify this deficiency, she built leadership programs which she presented across 6 continents (sorry, Antarctica!), focused on innovation and preparing effective leaders.

Leslie peppers her talks with stories from her career, real stories, hilarious stories, that developers relate to. She engages the audience with activities that they'll remember long after the talk. She cares deeply about the careers of her colleagues and friends; that’s why she helps leaders learn how to improve their skills in engagement, communication, and trust. Engaged, trusted leaders inspire teams, reduce turnover, deliver, and drive towards excellence in quality. And that’s a win!

Leslie Martinich, a computer scientist who began her career writing operating systems, APIs, and advanced communication software, led her team to deliver the first commercial version of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC), ground-breaking technology allowin... Show more

Hayat Outahar is a digital innovation strategist and international speaker specializing in blockchain, AI and digital sovereignty. She is the founder of Tech Flooz, a consultancy that helps institutions and businesses navigate the ethical and strategic challenges of emerging technologies.

With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, governance, and society, Hayat has delivered keynotes and workshops for corporate seminars and major tech events across Europe and Africa, including ETHCC, BercyInnov, Web3TalentFair, and Future of Work Africa. Her talks explore cutting-edge innovation such as AI, but above all how blockchain and smart contracts could reshape governance and diplomacy in cyberspace.

Her work bridges innovation and ethics, tackling themes such as decentralized finance, citizen empowerment, cyberdiplomacy, and the future of global governance.

Hayat’s mission is to foster a more ethical, resilient, and human-centered digital future, where technology serves collective intelligence rather than power concentration.

Hayat Outahar is a digital innovation strategist and international speaker specializing in blockchain, AI and digital sovereignty. She is the founder of Tech Flooz, a consultancy that helps institutions and businesses navigate the ethical and strateg... Show more

Ross is an Australian entrepreneur focused on developing innovative technology solutions for businesses and organisations. He has extensive experience in the tech industry and is passionate about creating products that make people’s lives easier.

Ross has always been passionate about tech – while Bezos was busy starting Amazon in his garage, Ross was programming bots to play computer games for him so he could beat his high-school mates. While he eventually grew out of that phase, it did leave him with an appreciation and passion for automation that motivated him to launch first Devhouse in 2005, then IT House in 2008 and eventually co-found House Digital in 2018.

Ross also loves to bring ideas to life – which includes everything from developing software, building furniture in his woodworking shop, creating 3D printed models, growing plants or whipping up a culinary storm for friends and family. If he can make it, grow it or cook it, he’s probably tried it!

Ross is an Australian entrepreneur focused on developing innovative technology solutions for businesses and organisations. He has extensive experience in the tech industry and is passionate about creating products that make people’s lives easier. ... Show more

I'm passionate about creating meaningful work environment where people and businesses thrive. I manage Business Agile, , an Agile coaching & training company. In the last 7 years I've been involved in launching Agile at scale in clients such as BMW, Vodacom, Absa and numerous other companies. I've trained over 800 people and consulted on Agile and change initiatives on a SAP implementation, an Online Banking Channel and numerous Retail Apps.

I'm passionate about creating meaningful work environment where people and businesses thrive. I manage Business Agile, , an Agile coaching & training company. In the last 7 years I've been involved in launching Agile at scale in clients such as BMW, ... Show more

Matthew Stafford is a seasoned entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Build Grow Scale, with more than 30 years of experience building and scaling businesses across retail, ecommerce, and technology-driven industries. He works closely with retail and DTC organizations to improve digital performance by identifying friction in the customer journey and optimizing how shoppers discover, evaluate, and purchase products online.

Matthew is widely recognized for his work in conversion optimization and customer experience, helping organizations unlock meaningful revenue growth without increasing traffic or marketing spend. His approach combines data analysis, behavioral insights, and practical operational frameworks that retail teams can apply across merchandising, marketing, and digital experience functions.

In addition to advising brands, Matthew has coached thousands of founders, marketers, and digital leaders through workshops, masterminds, and industry events, including hosting BGS Live 2018, North America’s largest ecommerce optimization conference. He regularly speaks on how retailers can drive profitable growth by improving digital execution, decision-making, and customer trust in an increasingly competitive retail landscape.

Matthew Stafford is a seasoned entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Build Grow Scale, with more than 30 years of experience building and scaling businesses across retail, ecommerce, and technology-driven industries. He works closely with retail and D... Show more

Candice Grobler is the founder of Candid Collab, a systems-savvy community consultancy helping solo founders and stretched teams build community-led marketing engines that scale revenue.

After a CPTSD diagnosis and a “you’re unemployable” jab from a well-meaning manager, Candice left the cubicle grind to forge a new model: one where neuro-spicy, outside-the-norm entrepreneurs could thrive through mentorship, scrappy systems, and candid community.

Today, she’s a sought-after mentor and speaker known for transforming sticky-note chaos into streamlined workflows and turning feast-or-famine floundering into steady, soul-aligned revenue. Her live talks, workshops, and interviews blend radical candour with practical playbooks, because life’s too short to build someone else’s empire (or burn out building your own).

Candice has helped dozens of founders grow recurring revenue, reduce burnout, and build communities that market for them, without agency retainers, bro-marketing gloss, or a selling out.

Candice Grobler is the founder of Candid Collab, a systems-savvy community consultancy helping solo founders and stretched teams build community-led marketing engines that scale revenue. After a CPTSD diagnosis and a “you’re unemployable” jab from... Show more

Michelle Vaughn is a keynote speaker and facilitator known for helping leaders and teams navigate moments of pressure, change, and transition with clarity and steadiness. Her work focuses on leadership, identity, and decision-making—helping people slow down, think clearly, and move forward with intention when the stakes are high.

Michelle does not deliver scripted motivation. She creates the conditions for honest reflection, aligned decisions, and meaningful action. Her presence is grounded, direct, and trusted, making her a steady guide in rooms where clarity, responsibility, and leadership truly matter.

Michelle Vaughn is a keynote speaker and facilitator known for helping leaders and teams navigate moments of pressure, change, and transition with clarity and steadiness. Her work focuses on leadership, identity, and decision-making—helping people sl... Show more

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estate, educational, public government, manufacturing, automotive, banking, insurance, professional services, et al. I help organizations transform their business processes using IT tools and techniques, creating a well-balanced software ecosystem. As a ClickDimensions Partner, I offer marketing automation solutions. I help Microsoft partners to develop business areas focused on Dynamics 365 CE Apps, Power Platform and Azure services

Independent software vendor specialized in software development and systems architecture. Experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations projects in different industries like retail, real estat... Show more

Nimrod is a Principal Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data analyst in the military, helped lay the foundations of Salesforce’s Einstein platform, and later became the first data scientist at cybersecurity startup BlueVoyant. He went on to lead data and architecture at Solidus Labs in the crypto-regulation space before joining Baz. Nimrod thrives on building systems from scratch and turning ideas into scalable products.

Nimrod is a Principal Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data... Show more

Prudence Pitter is a board director, global keynote speaker, transformative leadership coach, seasoned HR strategist, and sought-after C-Suite advisor with more than 25 years of Human Resources leadership experience spanning technology, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and financial services. Named to the 2025 "50 Women to Watch" list by 50/50 Women on Boards, she currently serves as a Global Human Resources Leader overseeing people strategy in more than 20 countries, aligning talent development with business growth and organizational resilience. Learn more at prudencepitter.com

Prudence Pitter is a board director, global keynote speaker, transformative leadership coach, seasoned HR strategist, and sought-after C-Suite advisor with more than 25 years of Human Resources leadership experience spanning technology, hospitality, ... Show more