Chris Seferlis is a Director of Technology Strategy at Microsoft where, for the past 7+ years he has helped customers bring their technical strategies to reality with a heavy focus on how they are using their data.

A former CIO with over 25 years’ experience in IT and a deep background in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence, Chris brings a practical and theoretical approach to business technology challenges using a data driven mindset.

Chris holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and is a Lecturer at Boston University. He’s also a keynote speaker on the topics of Data, Innovation, and AI.

Finally, in 2023, Chris published the book A Practical Guide to Azure Cognitive Services and OpenAI; sure to be the first of publications highlighting the advantages of using AI and helping to maximize ROI and TCO.

Chris Seferlis is a Director of Technology Strategy at Microsoft where, for the past 7+ years he has helped customers bring their technical strategies to reality with a heavy focus on how they are using their data. A former CIO with over 25 years... Show more

Wojtek is a software engineer and architect with 15+ years in IT, ex-Amazon, 14x AWS-certified, and co-founder of a cloud-native consultancy that advised CTOs and CIOs across Europe and the US. He has delivered 100+ talks and workshops since 2014. FeatureOps brought him to Unleash: reliable software that solves real user problems, released safely and under control. Now he helps large enterprises adopt an AI-native SDLC while keeping quality and stability high, so they build the right software in the right way, without losing speed or confidence.

Wojtek is a software engineer and architect with 15+ years in IT, ex-Amazon, 14x AWS-certified, and co-founder of a cloud-native consultancy that advised CTOs and CIOs across Europe and the US. He has delivered 100+ talks and workshops since 2014. Fe... Show more

Shubhangi is multi award-winning Data & AI lead and Microsoft MVP with a career spanning across Fortune 500 , FTSE 100 to AI scaleups. With over a decade of experience across data science, data strategy, and AI, she specializes in leveraging algorithms to extract insights, surface patterns, and decode human language in complex datasets. She currently serves as a technical lead at a leading FTSE 100 financial services and insurance firm in the UK. Previously, she led high-impact AI and data initiatives at ICS AI Ltd, delivering cutting-edge technology to the UK public sector. She holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering and an MSc in Business Analytics from the University of Bath. An international speaker, Shubhangi has delivered talks in over 20 countries. She leads the London Chapter of Women in Data, championing the next generation of women in tech, and co-founded Builders Foundry, a community-driven platform where AI practitioners learn from real-world projects.

Shubhangi is multi award-winning Data & AI lead and Microsoft MVP with a career spanning across Fortune 500 , FTSE 100 to AI scaleups. With over a decade of experience across data science, data strategy, and AI, she specializes in leveraging algorith... Show more

Agiliste, maman de deux enfants et véritable bisounours (oui je vois souvent la vie en rose)
J'aide les équipes et les organisations à expérimenter de nouvelles façons de travailler ensemble et à trouver leur propre chemin dans ce monde qui change et bouge très vite.
Souvent décalée, j'aime les pas de côté, sortir du cadre pour les aider à créer leurs propres solutions.

"Seul on va plus vite, ensemble on va plus loin." Proverbe africain.

"N'élevons pas nos enfants pour le monde d'aujourd'hui. Ce monde aura changé lorsqu'ils seront grands." Maria Montessori

Agiliste, maman de deux enfants et véritable bisounours (oui je vois souvent la vie en rose) J'aide les équipes et les organisations à expérimenter de nouvelles façons de travailler ensemble et à trouver leur propre chemin dans ce monde qui change e... Show more

Italian Certified Scrum Master and Agile Coaching Expert with an MSc in Economics and Management.
Versatile, cross-industry Delivery Lead with extensive experience across both dynamic startups and large-scale enterprises.
Hands-on experience with scaling, team leadership, and client engagement spanning Europe, the UK, the US, and the UAE.
Agile Coaches Alliance Italian Chapter Lead.

Italian Certified Scrum Master and Agile Coaching Expert with an MSc in Economics and Management. Versatile, cross-industry Delivery Lead with extensive experience across both dynamic startups and large-scale enterprises. Hands-on experience with s... Show more

Act like the Business think like IT

I'm very passionate about data and analytics. I've spent a massive amount of time learning Power BI. Through this learning process I felt that others may also be interested. Thus, I created a website, a knowledge repository for all things Power BI, ( powerbi.tips ). This site is uniquely set up for people to read and learn about data modeling and visualizations within Power BI.

Act like the Business think like IT I'm very passionate about data and analytics. I've spent a massive amount of time learning Power BI. Through this learning process I felt that others may also be interested. Thus, I created a website, a knowl... Show more

Ashish Shubham is a Fellow/VP of Engineering at ThoughtSpot, where he has spent nearly a decade architecting industry-defining AI and analytics products. He is an IEEE Senior Member and author of the book “Architecting AI Data systems”.

He is the creator of ThoughtSpot Embedded, a leading embedded analytics platform powering multiple Fortune 500 apps worldwide. He also co-architected ThoughtSpot’s AI Analyst, Spotter, and led the company’s first Agentic MCP Server integration, redefining how AI agents securely work with enterprise data.

Ashish holds multiple patents, has published widely read technical articles, serves on the committee of top AI conferences and frequently speaks at industry forums.

Ashish Shubham is a Fellow/VP of Engineering at ThoughtSpot, where he has spent nearly a decade architecting industry-defining AI and analytics products. He is an IEEE Senior Member and author of the book “Architecting AI Data systems”. He is the... Show more

Matthew is a product-management practice lead in Austin, Texas. He helps organizations and their teams reduce friction and work more effectively in their missions by aligning strategy and encouraging leadership at all levels. The creator of the NoEstimates game, Matthew has published articles ranging from product mindset to transformational leadership and contributed to O'Reilly's 97 Things Every Engineering Manager Should Know.

Matthew is a product-management practice lead in Austin, Texas. He helps organizations and their teams reduce friction and work more effectively in their missions by aligning strategy and encouraging leadership at all levels. The creator of the NoEst... Show more

Thomas is Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at Grenke in Baden-Baden.
Grenke is a financial solution provider, offering services in more than 30 countries around the world.

His department aims to deliver business value through data and data-related services and applications.
He has spent the last 20 years with data, databases, IT services, and related infrastructure. Before that, he was a paramedic with the German Red Cross.

When he is not pretending to work, you will probably find him on his motorcycle, as far away from paved roads as possible.

Thomas is Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at Grenke in Baden-Baden. Grenke is a financial solution provider, offering services in more than 30 countries around the world. His department aims to deliver business value through data and ... Show more

Soy una elegante empresaria argentina con muchas ganas de aprender crecer y seguir descubriendo todo lo que el mundo de la tecnología tiene para ofrecer, me gusta especialmente el entorno empresarial y por supuesto todo lo relacionado con Microsoft. Disfruto mucho dar charlas participar en comunidades y compartir lo que voy aprendiendo
La educación también ocupa un lugar importante en mi camino. De hecho (en un futuro no muy lejano) me gustaría ser profesora y poder ser un buen ejemplo para mis alumnitos ⛅
Intento disfrutar el camino siempre con un poco de elegancia y bastante simpatía💙

Soy una elegante empresaria argentina con muchas ganas de aprender crecer y seguir descubriendo todo lo que el mundo de la tecnología tiene para ofrecer, me gusta especialmente el entorno empresarial y por supuesto todo lo relacionado con Microsoft. ... Show more

Architect, engineer, designer, speaker, writer - professionally I've worn many hats spanning diverse business domains and tech stacks, and know a new challenge awaits!

Conferences allow me to share my experiences and insights to help you navigate our constantly-changing technical landscape with confidence. Though implementations differ, the underlying solutions - and problems within - often repeat. My goal is to share what I've learned so you can recognize patterns and make better decisions in your own work.

Architect, engineer, designer, speaker, writer - professionally I've worn many hats spanning diverse business domains and tech stacks, and know a new challenge awaits! Conferences allow me to share my experiences and insights to help you navigate ... Show more

As the founder of FabCore BV, Bert provides leadership, communication, and agile training and coaching to organizations and individuals worldwide, fostering environments that emphasize empathy and efficiency. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across communication, leadership consulting, training, and IT advisory work, he helps people and teams grow with intention — an approach captured in FabCore's tagline, "From the Heart."
He has also worked at the intersection of technology and road safety, contributing to BUMP where his tech expertise met a strong commitment to safer roads.
An international speaker, he regularly shares his insights at conferences, engaging audiences with his deep knowledge in technology, leadership, and agile practices. With a background spanning the arts, technology, and international development, he draws on a diverse array of experiences to champion empathic leadership and continual learning. His journey through personal challenges has fueled his dedication to professional growth and making a meaningful impact.
Outside of work, he indulges in cooking and storytelling, enhancing life's flavor as a culinary enthusiast and a veteran tabletop roleplaying game master.

As the founder of FabCore BV, Bert provides leadership, communication, and agile training and coaching to organizations and individuals worldwide, fostering environments that emphasize empathy and efficiency. Drawing on more than 25 years of experien... Show more

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, e-documents, and AI-driven agent innovation. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, with deep expertise in ERP solutions, and is a former Dynamics NAV MVP.

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, e-documents, and AI-driven agent innovation. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the IT indu... Show more

Jorge Litvin is a criminal lawyer turned cybersecurity strategist — author, international speaker, university professor, Founder & CEO of Safe-U, and board advisor.

He works at the intersection of cybersecurity, business risk, AI and organizational culture, translating technical complexity into decisions that executives and boards can act on.

Author of Hackeados (200,000+ downloads across 35 countries), he has spoken at more than 300 events in 10+ countries and 30 universities across 15+ countries, in Spanish and English.

As a regional media reference, he reaches 100,000+ professionals across social media and publishes columns in FORBES, Infobae, La Nación, El País, and CNN, among others.

His thesis: cybersecurity needs judgment, not fear.

Jorge Litvin is a criminal lawyer turned cybersecurity strategist — author, international speaker, university professor, Founder & CEO of Safe-U, and board advisor. He works at the intersection of cybersecurity, business risk, AI and organizatio... Show more

As a Principal Consultant, I help organizations use data effectively, turning it into practical, reliable solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. My experience covers designing scalable data platforms, integrating AI into real-world applications, and guiding strategic technology decisions that directly support business leaders.

I focus on creating clarity around complex problems and ensuring that technical work always connects to clear organizational goals.

If you’re navigating challenges around data architecture, modernizing systems, or integrating AI in ways that make a difference, let’s connect.

As a Principal Consultant, I help organizations use data effectively, turning it into practical, reliable solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. My experience covers designing scalable data platforms, integrating AI into real-world applic... Show more

Berny During believes in helping people and companies grow by making technology easier to understand. For nearly three decades, he has dedicated his career to empowering others — guiding thousands across more than 20 countries to build their skills, their confidence, and their Business Central expertise.

His journey spans entrepreneurship, co‑founding a successful partner, shaping some of Africa’s largest Business Central teams, and sharing knowledge at global events like Tech‑Ed, Directions, Days of Knowledge, Dynamics Minds and the Navision Africa partner conference to name a few. As a long‑time Microsoft Certified Trainer, he continues to help partners strengthen their practices, develop talent, and unlock real business value.

At his core, Berny is driven by a simple purpose: to inspire growth through learning, and to leave people better equipped than when he found them. I am also honoured to be recognised as a Micrsoft MVP in Bizapps.

Berny During believes in helping people and companies grow by making technology easier to understand. For nearly three decades, he has dedicated his career to empowering others — guiding thousands across more than 20 countries to build their skills, ... Show more

Kristian is an experienced data professional who has spent the past 6 years working with the Microsoft and Databricks stack.

Extensive experience in Data Engineering and BI workloads across the entire Azure stack - with specific emphasis on Azure Databricks

Kristian is an experienced data professional who has spent the past 6 years working with the Microsoft and Databricks stack. Extensive experience in Data Engineering and BI workloads across the entire Azure stack - with specific emphasis on Azure... Show more

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator to a software architect and everything in between.

Blaize is a Microsoft MVP and has been interested in software development since childhood and wrote his first software while still in high school. Since that time, Blaize has had broad experience in all things IT ranging from a network administrator ... Show more

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in all his endeavors. He is a course author, trainer, and open source contributor as well as a speaker at national conferences in technology, architecture, design. He loves to talk about the new possibilities with technology and innovation at everyone’s disposal while building communities along the way.

With a background in Architecture and Development Tadeh has supported building large scale projects with diverse teams for over 10 years. By promoting open dialogue, systems thinking, and long term planning he has improved operational efficiencies in... Show more

o Advisory on digital transformation (Kit Consulting, Kit Digital, ISO 27001)
o Development of interactive data visualization tools (Power BI / Fabric)
o Automation and optimization of internal business processes (Power Automate / Azure)
o Implementation of artificial intelligence solutions (Power Apps, API, WSDL, LLM, MCP)

o Advisory on digital transformation (Kit Consulting, Kit Digital, ISO 27001) o Development of interactive data visualization tools (Power BI / Fabric) o Automation and optimization of internal business processes (Power Automate / Azure) o Impleme... Show more

Chris Carter is a 17-time author and four-time best-selling writer with a remarkable entrepreneurial track record spanning seven successful companies. Known for his electrifying energy and deep expertise in emerging technologies, Chris helps entrepreneurs turn uncertainty about AI into confidence and opportunity. His current work integrates artificial intelligence into daily business operations, empowering teams to streamline workflows, expand creativity, and position themselves as industry thought leaders.
With decades of hands-on experience navigating innovation and disruption, Chris brings more than theory—he brings proven systems and a contagious drive to succeed. Whether you’re a solopreneur or leading a growing team, his message will inspire you to embrace the AI revolution with courage and clarity.

Chris Carter is a 17-time author and four-time best-selling writer with a remarkable entrepreneurial track record spanning seven successful companies. Known for his electrifying energy and deep expertise in emerging technologies, Chris helps entrepre... Show more

Sridhar Mamella is a technology leader specializing in enterprise data platforms, distributed systems, cloud architecture, and AI strategy. Over the past 15+ years, he has helped design and scale mission-critical platforms across the automotive, energy, and consulting sectors, working with organizations including Porsche AG, EnBW, OverTake, and Capgemini.

His expertise spans Apache Kafka, real-time data streaming, cloud-native platforms, enterprise architecture, platform engineering, and the intersection of AI, governance, and regulated industries. Sridhar has led enterprise-scale platform initiatives, advised executive stakeholders, and helped organizations modernize their data foundations for future AI-driven capabilities.

As an international conference speaker, he has presented at Kafka Summit, MongoDB World, Splunk .conf, and Porsche IT Starting Grid, sharing practical lessons from real-world enterprise implementations. His sessions focus on bridging strategy and execution, providing attendees with actionable insights drawn from large-scale production environments rather than theoretical concepts.

Sridhar Mamella is a technology leader specializing in enterprise data platforms, distributed systems, cloud architecture, and AI strategy. Over the past 15+ years, he has helped design and scale mission-critical platforms across the automotive, ener... Show more

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level
advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance,
financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.

He specializes in large-scale modernization and transformation programs, including legacy
system replacement, data migration, AI-enabled automation, and regulated platform
transformation. Dr. Isele has led initiatives involving hundreds of specialists across multiple
continents, operating in highly regulated environments where reliability, compliance, and
governance are mission-critical.

In addition to his executive delivery leadership, he serves as a Senior Security Auditor (ISO/IEC
27001 & OT Security) and trusted advisor on cybersecurity, operational risk, and regulatory
compliance. His board and advisory contributions focus on technology strategy,
transformation governance, risk oversight, and executive decision-making.

Dr. Isele is known for his pragmatic application of agile principles, bridging structured
governance with real-world execution. He holds advanced degrees in economics, law, and
business engineering and has completed executive education at Harvard University, MIT,
Columbia Business School, UC Berkeley, and IIM Bangalore.

He is authorized to work in all Europe (incl. D A CH), the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as he operates internationally.

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance, financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.... Show more

As an analytical bridge between Business and IT, I translate your requirements into the data solution that are being build. Making you happy as a business user is my passion and bringing the people to the next level is my drive!
With more than 13 years-experience in the field of Business Intelligence, Data, Analytics & Engineering, I am the analytical bridge between business & IT. I'll now focus on using Fabric in the best way possible to deliver value and sharing these experiences with, collegues, clients and partners.

As an analytical bridge between Business and IT, I translate your requirements into the data solution that are being build. Making you happy as a business user is my passion and bringing the people to the next level is my drive! With more than 13 y... Show more

Lokesh Kannaiyan is a Senior Product Manager at SonicWall, leading the NSv virtual firewall portfolio across cloud and virtualized environments. He works at the intersection of cloud-native networking, cybersecurity, and AI security, exploring how security must evolve for modern workloads, agents, and inference. He is also the author of “Product Management Simplified” and a frequent speaker on cybersecurity and technology.

Lokesh Kannaiyan is a Senior Product Manager at SonicWall, leading the NSv virtual firewall portfolio across cloud and virtualized environments. He works at the intersection of cloud-native networking, cybersecurity, and AI security, exploring how se... Show more

Samah Alafeef

Founder and CEO of Metanoia Training and Consulting

Project Management Professional and Regional Officer of the International Federation of Global and Green Information and Communication Technology (IFGICT).
Samah Alafeef a computer engineer brought a broad range of technical and data management skills to her extensive work experience. Samah holds a master's degree in Project Management Engineering and a diploma in Humanitarian Logistics and Supply chain. The combination of managerial and technical skills she has in both the Humanitarian and Commercial sectors enabled her to serve as a consultant in various aspects related to management and technology. Samah is a PMP® certified, Risk RMP ® certified, Agile ACP certified, certified Microsoft innovative educator, and certified green IT professional. She is coaching people and organizations to develop their professional images, being agile, and jump to a higher professional level.

Samah Alafeef Founder and CEO of Metanoia Training and Consulting Project Management Professional and Regional Officer of the International Federation of Global and Green Information and Communication Technology (IFGICT). Samah Alafeef a compu... Show more

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is always product and people centric. He loves agility, and teaches agility and project management as well as design-thinking for the past 8 years.
He loves to share his knowledge, teach others and engage with audiences.
He takes on new and interesting challenges and goes a step beyond.
Besides his professional passion in Transformation / consultancy, he is also very passionate about stand-up comedy, which he started 2 years ago, and he is very active in the German and international stand up scene in Berlin.

Christopher has been working in project management for the last 25+ years and in agile coaching for the past 10 years. His passion is transformation; in the past he helped his clients as a consultant in digital and agile transformations. His view is ... Show more

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end Fabric and BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Data Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance.
Blogging at Livadata.com

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end Fabric and BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Data Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance. Blogging at Livad... Show more

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dollar data projects across Healthcare, Telecom, Insurance, Finance, and Education sectors. Skilled in project management from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Proficient in digital leadership, process optimisation, agile methodology, and cloud-native app development, with hands-on experience in tools like Python, R, JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Terraform. Known for improving operational efficiency, leading cross-functional teams, and achieving significant business outcomes.

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dolla... Show more

Anu Phoghat is the Founding Director at Core-X, where he specialises in designing enterprise cloud architectures and advanced generative AI systems. Recognised globally for his technical expertise, Anu is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Cloud and holds the distinction of being the first and only Google Cloud Ambassador for AI/ML in Australia and New Zealand.

Beyond his enterprise work, Anu is a dedicated technical mentor for startups and a passionate tech educator. He is the author of the widely used Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) course on KodeKloud and the Terraform Fundamentals course on EC-Council. Currently, he is co-authoring a book focused on building Agentic AI systems on Google Cloud Platform.

A prominent leader in the tech community, Anu organises GDG Sydney, AAIF Sydney, and AI Collective Sydney. As an active international speaker, he frequently shares his insights on cloud-native technologies and AI orchestration at global summits and developer conferences.

Anu is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others by actively participating in the community events. This also helps him in his own learning and growth in the field.

Anu Phoghat is the Founding Director at Core-X, where he specialises in designing enterprise cloud architectures and advanced generative AI systems. Recognised globally for his technical expertise, Anu is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Cloud and ... Show more