Michael Heath is an innovation strategist and Frontier Firm advisor who helps organizations move beyond digital transformation into intelligent transformation. With more than 15 years of experience across the Microsoft ecosystem and enterprise technology, Michael partners with leaders to align people, platforms, and purpose through AI, automation, and data.

Throughout his career, Michael has led enterprise initiatives that drive measurable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term adoption. His work focuses on translating strategy into practical execution, helping organizations modernize how work gets done while bringing teams along for the journey.

Michael’s perspective sits at the intersection of technology and human behavior. As a speaker and practitioner, he shares real-world lessons, practical frameworks, and honest insights that help organizations move from experimentation to meaningful impact at scale.

Michael Heath is an innovation strategist and Frontier Firm advisor who helps organizations move beyond digital transformation into intelligent transformation. With more than 15 years of experience across the Microsoft ecosystem and enterprise techno... Show more

Tonie Huizer is a Software, Data, and DevOps Consultant who believes good tech starts with understanding your people. A regular on international stages and a Microsoft Certified Azure Developer, Tonie loves helping teams simplify complex challenges; whether that’s modernizing database deployments, designing scalable systems, or just getting Dev and Ops to finally talk to each other.

Tonie is known for his clear, energetic presentation style and ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging. As a Redgate Community Ambassador, he advocates for database DevOps and contributes to open knowledge sharing through blogs, talks, and events across the globe. He also co-leads SeaQL, a community-driven event that blends education, networking, and Sammie, his Kooikerhondje mascot. (Because yes, even events are better with a dog.)

Whether he's discussing Azure DevOps workflows, database release automation, or the cultural shifts required to implement DevOps successfully, Tonie brings real-world experience, humor, and actionable insights. His goal is to inspire professionals not just to adopt new technologies, but to transform how teams collaborate and innovate.

And when he’s not speaking about tech, he might just be speaking about whisky. Tonie is a passionate whisky enthusiast who loves sharing stories, flavors, and the occasional tasting session with his fellow connoisseur of TasteWhisky. If you're into DevOps, data, and a well-aged dram on the side, Tonie’s your man!

Tonie Huizer is a Software, Data, and DevOps Consultant who believes good tech starts with understanding your people. A regular on international stages and a Microsoft Certified Azure Developer, Tonie loves helping teams simplify complex challenges; ... Show more

Julian Kusenberg is a Dual Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Purview and a Senior Consultant at SoftwareOne, helping organizations securely adopt AI while protecting their most valuable asset: their data.

His expertise spans AI Governance, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, and Information Governance. Rather than treating compliance as a blocker, Julian focuses on enabling organizations to innovate securely through practical governance strategies that balance security, productivity, and business value.

Working with customers across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, the public sector, and non-profit organizations, he combines deep technical expertise with real-world consulting experience to deliver solutions that work beyond the lab and into everyday operations.

With an academic background in physics from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Julian approaches complex challenges analytically while keeping his sessions practical, engaging, and easy to follow.

As an international conference speaker, Julian is known for turning complex Microsoft technologies into relatable real-world scenarios. Whether discussing Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Purview, or the future of AI Governance, attendees leave with practical guidance, honest lessons learned, and ideas they can immediately apply in their own organizations.

Julian Kusenberg is a Dual Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Purview and a Senior Consultant at SoftwareOne, helping organizations securely adopt AI while protecting their most valuable asset: their data. His expertise spans AI Gov... Show more

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He is Vice President of the .NET Foundation, a 13-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for his expertise with .NET and AI, and a frequent speaker at software conferences around the world. He doesn’t mind the travel, though, as it allows him to share what he's been learning and also gives him the chance to visit beautiful places like national parks—one of his passions. So far, he's visited 58 of the 63 U.S. national parks.

J. is also passionate about building the software community. Over the years, he has served on several non-profit boards, including more than a decade as president of the board for Beer City Code, Western Michigan's largest professional software conference. Outside of work, J. enjoys hiking, reading, photography, and watching all the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars ceremony each year.

Jonathan, or J. as he's known to friends, is a founding partner of Trailhead Technology Partners, a custom software consulting company with employees across the U.S., Europe, and South America. He is Vice President of the .NET Foundation, a 13-time r... Show more

Kristen B. Hubler, M.Ed., mini-MBA, Prosci Certified Change Management Specialist, and Certified Scrum Master, is a consultant, speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Workshops by Kristen. She specializes in helping organizations successfully adopt new technologies by combining change management, learning, and adoption best practices with practical business strategies. In recent years, Kristen has focused extensively on helping organizations deploy Microsoft Copilot and AI solutions, designing training programs, adoption campaigns, governance strategies, and user enablement initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes and increase AI adoption at scale.

Kristen B. Hubler, M.Ed., mini-MBA, Prosci Certified Change Management Specialist, and Certified Scrum Master, is a consultant, speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Workshops by Kristen. She specializes in helping organizations successfully a... Show more

Sarah F. Wimberley is a strategic technology executive with a multidisciplinary background spanning enterprise architecture, technology consulting, AI governance, privacy, and organizational strategy. She has a proven ability to develop enterprise roadmaps, guide executive decision-making, and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives that balance innovation, compliance, and customer trust. Sarah brings a collaborative leadership style, strong business acumen, and extensive experience communicating complex technical concepts to executives, boards, and diverse stakeholder groups.

A graduate of Rosemont College with a Master’s in Strategic Leadership, Sarah is also an active volunteer, serving on various boards and committees, including as President of Village on the Ridge and a Co-Leader and Higher Award Coach for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.

Sarah F. Wimberley is a strategic technology executive with a multidisciplinary background spanning enterprise architecture, technology consulting, AI governance, privacy, and organizational strategy. She has a proven ability to develop enterprise ro... Show more

David Campbell is the former Head of AI Security Research at Scale AI, where he architected and lead some of the most advanced AI red teaming and resilience programs in the world. A two-decade veteran of Silicon Valley, David built his career at the intersection of infrastructure, security, and developer experience before becoming one of the industry’s most trusted voices on AI risk.

He pioneered Discovery, one of the first and largest large-scale AI Red Teaming platforms deployed across governments and Fortune 100 companies. His work has shaped how organizations probe, stress-test, and harden generative models against real adversaries, operational failures, and emergent behavior.

David’s expertise is sought globally. He has briefed the U.S. Congress, the White House, U.K. Parliament, NATO, Korea AISI, UK AISI, Qatar NCSA, and senior public-sector leaders on AI risk, misuse, and national resilience. He is a founding member of OWASP AIVSS and a core member of AIUC-1, the industry consortium defining how enterprises evaluate, insure, and underwrite AI systems. He also contributes to collaborative defense efforts such as CISA’s JCDC.AI series on AI-driven cyber threats.

Before Scale, David shaped platform security and engineering culture at Uber, DoorDash, and Nest Labs, where he built systems and practices that scaled to thousands of engineers. Across his career, he has been recognized for turning fragmented engineering environments into resilient, high-trust, high-standards organizations.

Today, David helps companies bridge the gap between rapid AI innovation and enterprise-grade safety. His mission is simple: align technology with the future of the business, and ensure that AI systems are deployed responsibly, securely, and with confidence.

David Campbell is the former Head of AI Security Research at Scale AI, where he architected and lead some of the most advanced AI red teaming and resilience programs in the world. A two-decade veteran of Silicon Valley, David built his career at the ... Show more

Marin Niehues is an independent consultant at the intersection of organizational design and delivery, helping companies build and operate structures that actually deliver. Across 20+ client projects with organizations from VC-backed scaleups to DAX40 companies, Marin works either embedded in line functions as a Delivery Lead or Business Analyst or strategically on organizational design, governance and process architecture.

In the past three years, Marin has spoken at conferences in more than twenty countries across six continents, including repeated invitations from Google and Microsoft.

Marin Niehues is an independent consultant at the intersection of organizational design and delivery, helping companies build and operate structures that actually deliver. Across 20+ client projects with organizations from VC-backed scaleups to DAX40... Show more

Daniel Sogl is Director of AI Engineering at SHI GmbH. With a background in FinTech and IT consulting, he helps internal teams and enterprise clients put AI to work in two areas: AI-assisted software engineering and Generative AI. He speaks regularly at international conferences and workshops on turning AI tools into measurable gains in developer productivity and code quality.

Daniel Sogl is Director of AI Engineering at SHI GmbH. With a background in FinTech and IT consulting, he helps internal teams and enterprise clients put AI to work in two areas: AI-assisted software engineering and Generative AI. He speaks regularly... Show more

Danny Kruge is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Mission Critical Engineer at Schuberg Philis, and founder of Azure Heroes. With 16+ years of experience, he is a technology leader and hands-on engineer specialising in designing, building, and operating data and cloud platforms at scale.

His expertise spans SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, cloud architecture, platform engineering, and
mission-critical environments, including OLTP and OLAP databases exceeding 3 TB. Throughout his career Danny has
grown from database administration into broader technical leadership, taking ownership of complex platforms and
engineering initiatives across SQL Server, Azure, and AWS.

Danny focuses on defining technical direction, simplifying complexity, and turning challenging problems into reliable,
scalable solutions. He takes a pragmatic approach and stays focused on measurable outcomes, whether working on large
database platforms, cloud architecture, automation strategy, or organisational transformation.

Originally from Leicester, England and now based in the Netherlands, Danny founded Azure Heroes to bring the Microsoft
Azure community together. He regularly contributes through speaking, articles, interviews, and events.

Danny Kruge is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Mission Critical Engineer at Schuberg Philis, and founder of Azure Heroes. With 16+ years of experience, he is a technology leader and hands-on engineer specialising in designing, building, and operating ... Show more

Vanessa Toves is a Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect and a recognized Microsoft MVP. She has worked with Microsoft enterprise technologies since the first versions of SharePoint on-premises, Microsoft’s BI suite, and SQL Server, making her instrumental in driving Microsoft 365 adoption for large organizations. Currently serving as a Microsoft subject matter expert for Druva, Vanessa works seamlessly across departments—from sales to engineering—to ensure the security of customer data. She is also an avid speaker and thought leader on cyber resilience.

Vanessa Toves is a Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect and a recognized Microsoft MVP. She has worked with Microsoft enterprise technologies since the first versions of SharePoint on-premises, Microsoft’s BI suite, and SQL Server, making her instrument... Show more

👋 Me presento, mi nombre es Sara y como buena millennial 🔝, mi trayectoria profesional se podría resumir en una gymkana laboral continua que me empuja a reinventarme y adaptarme al entorno socioeconómico que le ha tocado vivir a mi generación.

Por eso soy Técnica superior en sistemas de telecom. e informáticos 👩‍💻, Diplomada en Ciencias Empresariales 💰 y Power BI developer 📊 ¡Me apasiona fusionar las finanzas con las nuevas tecnologías! 💡

Me encanta romper la brecha digital allá dónde voy y participar en los procesos de adopción digital de las empresas. Por eso, también soy creadora de contenido y formadora de Power BI. Tengo un canal de Youtube en el que doy truquitos cortos sobre PowerBI: https://www.youtube.com/@KawaiiBI

También soy cibervoluntaria (https://www.cibervoluntarios.org/) e intento ayudar a otras personas que lo necesitan a romper la brecha digital para que este mundo tan avanzado no las deje fuera del juego💞.

He vendido lavadoras, he sido hostelera y en mi última vida laboral fui contable-fiscal pero ahora después de mucho practicar, mucho estudiar y mucho esfuerzo soy muy feliz trabajando de consultora de PowerBI, herramienta que me apasiona y que fusiona las finanzas, la tecnología y la formación, tres campos que me encantan. 😍💞

👋 Me presento, mi nombre es Sara y como buena millennial 🔝, mi trayectoria profesional se podría resumir en una gymkana laboral continua que me empuja a reinventarme y adaptarme al entorno socioeconómico que le ha tocado vivir a mi generación. ... Show more

Harshavardhan Bajoria is a Product Manager for AI & Innovation at Unstop, where he builds AI-driven products at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. He is a GitHub Campus Expert Alumni, a LeetCode Knight, and holds 18 professional certifications — 7x Microsoft Certified, 5x Oracle Certified, 5x Google Certified, and GitHub Certified. A Top 5% Speaker on Sessionize, Harshavardhan is a regular voice at tech conferences and community meetups, sharing his experience building AI products and working with cloud platforms.

Harshavardhan Bajoria is a Product Manager for AI & Innovation at Unstop, where he builds AI-driven products at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. He is a GitHub Campus Expert Alumni, a LeetCode Knight, and holds 18 prof... Show more

Namrata Agrawal is a technology professional and speaker exploring the intersection of AI, sustainability, and digital innovation. She is passionate about how emerging technologies can solve real-world challenges and create meaningful business and societal impact. Her speaking interests include AI, digital transformation, sustainability, accessibility, emerging technologies, and responsible innovation.

Namrata Agrawal is a technology professional and speaker exploring the intersection of AI, sustainability, and digital innovation. She is passionate about how emerging technologies can solve real-world challenges and create meaningful business and so... Show more

Microsoft MVP in Copilot Studio | CTO K2 NEXT
Enterprise Architect with a strong background in Microsoft solutions, I began my career focusing on SharePoint before expanding into the Azure ecosystem, where I gained experience designing scalable and secure cloud architectures. In recent years, I’ve specialized in Low Code development using Microsoft Power Platform, delivering enterprise-grade solutions that integrate Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.

I'm the Microsoft MVP in Copilot studio and currently, I design and implement intelligent agents with Copilot Studio, supporting organizations in the strategic adoption of generative AI and in defining resilient, scalable architectural models. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation through modern, composable, and business-oriented solutions.

As a speaker, I’ve participated in several industry events such as WPC, BeConnected Day, Agent Conf, and others, sharing insights and best practices on cloud-native architectures, Power Platform governance, and advanced automation and AI scenarios.

Microsoft MVP in Copilot Studio | CTO K2 NEXT Enterprise Architect with a strong background in Microsoft solutions, I began my career focusing on SharePoint before expanding into the Azure ecosystem, where I gained experience designing scalable and... Show more

With a passion for enhancing organizational effectiveness through digitalization and process optimization, Tomasz brings extensive expertise as a seasoned Business Analyst. As a distinguished Microsoft Power Platform expert, recognized with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) title and multiple certifications, including Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Tomasz possesses a robust analytical acumen. With proficiency in SharePoint, Nintex, Webcon, and other process implementation tools, Tomasz continuously updates his knowledge to deliver cutting-edge solutions and shares insights with both clients and technical communities.

Renowned for crafting user-friendly business processes and applications, Tomasz prioritizes simplicity and reliability, ensuring seamless adoption and comprehension. As a dedicated co-organizer of community events in Poland and an active blogger, Tomasz contributes actively to the technical community and serves as an esteemed international speaker.

With a passion for enhancing organizational effectiveness through digitalization and process optimization, Tomasz brings extensive expertise as a seasoned Business Analyst. As a distinguished Microsoft Power Platform expert, recognized with the Micro... Show more

I am an experienced AI Automations & Agentic Solutions Architect, Power Automate, Power BI, O365, Azure, and SharePoint professional with 20+ years in the IT industry. Holding PMP, TOGAF® 9, and ITIL certifications, and a Canadian PR holder, I specialize in cloud solutions, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and digital transformation. My expertise spans Power Platform, SharePoint, OneDrive,Teams,DevOps, and AWS/Azure,, empowering businesses to optimize their IT environments and accelerate innovation. As an Application Advisor, I provide strategic guidance on the entire application lifecycle, ensuring that business applications fully align with technical, operational, and governance standards.
Key Skills:
Power Platform, Power BI, Sharepoint, Teams, Azure, DevOps, GitHub/GitLab, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube,Terraform, C#.Net, ServiceNow, SharePoint/Project Server/TFS Migration & Upgrades, Analytics, AWS, Workflows, SSRS Reporting, EMC-SourceOne, MS Flow, Core DevOps,Linux Administration, Microservices, REST APIs, Architecture, and Consulting

• Application Advisor: Provided expert advice on application lifecycle management, ensuring that business applications were optimized and aligned with business objectives, technical specifications, and governance standards.
• Operational Leadership: Managed operations for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power Platform portfolios, ensuring compliance with Information Governance and IT best practices.
• Vendor & Service Management: Oversaw vendor performance, managed critical incidents, and ensured the delivery of IT services met performance and operational KPIs.
• Application Implementation & Optimization: Configured, implemented, and optimized application solutions to meet business objectives while adhering to IT best practices.
• Business Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with business stakeholders to ensure operational support.
• Continuous Improvement: Identified opportunities for process improvements and implemented solutions that enhanced service delivery, application performance, and overall efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Solution Architects, Project Managers, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery and seamless service transitions.
• Disaster Recovery & Compliance: Led disaster recovery testing and supported IT compliance efforts (SOX, Cybersecurity, PCI), minimizing disruption during system upgrades and migrations.
• Lifecycle & Asset Management: Managed IT asset lifecycles, including health checks, license management, and optimization.

I am an experienced AI Automations & Agentic Solutions Architect, Power Automate, Power BI, O365, Azure, and SharePoint professional with 20+ years in the IT industry. Holding PMP, TOGAF® 9, and ITIL certifications, and a Canadian PR holder, I specia... Show more

I started my career in a service desk role, which quickly sparked my interest in how technology is built, operated, and scaled. From there, I moved into data center hosting where I gained a solid understanding of infrastructure, reliability, and what it takes to keep critical environments running. I don’t have any formal education in IT, but I’ve always been a lifelong learner who grows through curiosity, hands‑on experience, and a drive to constantly improve.

Almost a decade ago, I discovered my passion for the cloud and specialized in Microsoft Azure. Since then, I’ve focused on modern Ops, platform engineering, and enabling teams by taking ideas from early concepts into secure, scalable, production‑ready solutions. Over the years, I’ve expanded my expertise across data, AI, and IoT and IIoT, and I most often work with clients in the role of Solution Architect, helping them design and build practical, outcome‑focused architectures tailored to real enterprise needs.

I’ve worked across a wide range of domains including defense, public sector, manufacturing, and energy, which has shaped how I approach architecture, security, and complex enterprise environments. I also contribute to the open‑source and enjoy collaborating with others to advance how we build and deliver modern solutions.

🗣 Sharing knowledge is a big part of who I am. I’m passionate about public speaking and mentoring, and I enjoy helping others grow by making technology more accessible and actionable.

Today, I work with enterprise‑scale AI, data, and IIoT solutions with large companies, turning ideas into real, measurable impact.

I started my career in a service desk role, which quickly sparked my interest in how technology is built, operated, and scaled. From there, I moved into data center hosting where I gained a solid understanding of infrastructure, reliability, and what... Show more

During 20+ years spent in IT industry, I had a privilege to wear all possible hats, acting as a software developer, UX designer, university lecturer, startup entrepreneur, CIO and as a delivery manager at S&P500 engineering company. Creating software always was and remains my biggest passion. I stay hands-on by delivering PoC and MVP to clients, diving into all aspects of modern technology, be it cloud computing, blockchain or AI. Originally from Estonia, since 2016 I live in Switzerland and in free time I enjoy doing yoga and snowboarding.

During 20+ years spent in IT industry, I had a privilege to wear all possible hats, acting as a software developer, UX designer, university lecturer, startup entrepreneur, CIO and as a delivery manager at S&P500 engineering company. Creating software... Show more

Christian Alexander Schreiber is the CEO & Founder and Lead Architect of nVibes, a next-generation European social platform based in Dresden, Germany, built around one central idea: Real Vibe. Real People.

With nVibes, Christian is building a social infrastructure for real human connection — a platform designed not for endless scrolling, but to help people feel less alone, find belonging, build trusted communities and create meaningful moments beyond the screen.

https://nvibes.de brings together social interaction, communities, events, real-world activities and intelligent digital experiences while placing privacy, trust, responsible AI and European digital sovereignty at the foundation of the platform.

With more than 30 years of experience in IT consulting, software architecture, Microsoft technologies and digital transformation, Christian combines deep technical expertise with the perspective of a technology founder building a new digital platform from Europe.

His work focuses on the intersection of human-centered technology, responsible and agentic AI, privacy-by-design, digital identity, platform trust, cloud architecture and European technological sovereignty. He explores how AI and modern platforms can strengthen human interaction instead of replacing it — and how technology can create genuine value when it is designed around people rather than attention.

Christian also speaks about AI-ready Azure architectures, responsible AI adoption, secure digital platforms, agentic systems and the practical realities of turning an ambitious technology vision into a real product.

As an international speaker, he brings together strategic leadership, hands-on architecture and real-world startup experience. His sessions are practical, technically grounded and driven by a clear conviction:

The future of social technology should not be about keeping people on a screen. It should help bring people together.

nVibes — Real Vibe. Real People.
A Social Infrastructure for Real Human Connection.

Christian Alexander Schreiber is the CEO & Founder and Lead Architect of nVibes, a next-generation European social platform based in Dresden, Germany, built around one central idea: Real Vibe. Real People. With nVibes, Christian is building a soci... Show more

For the past decade, Sebastian has been a member of the ISV Solutions team at proMX AG. During this time, proMX’s project and resource management tool, proRM Fast Start, has won numerous awards. Sebastian was one of proMX’s liaisons to Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Project Operations development team, thus gaining exceptionally thorough knowledge of the product almost since its first release. He has proven his Power Platform expertise in several successful implementation projects for proMX's international customers.

In addition to his technical leadership, Sebastian now also orchestrates proMX’s AI and Innovation investments, identifying cutting-edge technologies and turning them into real-world solutions for business impact. His unique blend of hands-on product experience and strategic foresight makes him a preferred speaker at industry events.

For the past decade, Sebastian has been a member of the ISV Solutions team at proMX AG. During this time, proMX’s project and resource management tool, proRM Fast Start, has won numerous awards. Sebastian was one of proMX’s liaisons to Microsoft’s Dy... Show more

Prashant G Bhoyar is an Enterprise AI Architect and AI strategy, engineering, and adoption leader with more than 20 years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across artificial intelligence, cloud, automation, and the Microsoft ecosystem.

As an AI Architect, Prashant serves as a trusted advisor to executives, technology leaders, architects, and delivery teams. He helps organizations move AI initiatives from business vision and technical discovery through architecture, rapid prototyping, governance, implementation planning, production readiness, and enterprise adoption.

Prashant specializes in agentic AI, multi-agent systems, retrieval-augmented generation, AI assistants, model evaluation, Responsible AI, and enterprise integration using Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft Agent Framework, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI, LangChain, Python, C#, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Microsoft Graph, Dataverse, and Power Platform.

His approach combines enterprise architecture with forward-deployed AI engineering. He works closely with customer and delivery teams to understand complex business processes, validate solutions rapidly, remove technical blockers, translate field insights into reusable architectures, and accelerate the journey from prototype to secure, scalable production implementation.

Prashant founded the Northern Virginia AI/ML User Group and leads monthly community programs focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, AI agents, advanced prompt engineering, Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Fabric. He has designed and delivered executive briefings, conference sessions, technical demonstrations, hands-on labs, and workshops for more than 400 developers, architects, technology leaders, and business users.

He is a Microsoft Artificial Intelligence and Business Applications MVP for 10 consecutive years, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, co-author of “PowerShell for Office 365,” and a recipient of the Antarctic Service Medal of the United States of America. He has presented at Microsoft Build, Microsoft AI Tour, Global AI Bootcamp, and major technology conferences around the world.

Prashant is available for keynote presentations, conference sessions, executive briefings, enterprise AI architecture workshops, forward-deployed AI engineering advisory, and hands-on training on Microsoft AI technologies.

Prashant G Bhoyar is an Enterprise AI Architect and AI strategy, engineering, and adoption leader with more than 20 years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across artificial intelligence, cloud, automation, and the Microsoft ec... Show more

Máté is passionate about technology and how it can enhance the way people work and collaborate. He began his Power Platform career as a citizen developer, and today works as an Intelligent Automation & AI Architect at Xebia, helping organizations get real value from Copilot Studio, M365 Copilot, and the wider Power Platform. He leads the Hungary Power Platform User Group and co-organizes community events, sharing his expertise at conferences on AI adoption, low-code development, and user experience.

Beyond technology, Máté advocates for the role of soft skills in tech - fostering collaborative groups, mentoring, and helping professionals identify and leverage their transferable skills. He believes that success in digital transformation is not just about tools but also about people and communication. He prioritizes work-life integration, balancing professional projects with hobbies such as hiking, SUP, cooking, and live music.

He's also a Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and volunteer photographer, continuously blending his love for technology with creativity.

Máté is passionate about technology and how it can enhance the way people work and collaborate. He began his Power Platform career as a citizen developer, and today works as an Intelligent Automation & AI Architect at Xebia, helping organizations get... Show more

They call me Shortcut Shari...Why? I believe we should all work smarter, not harder and I love keyboards shortcuts. I've been using SharePoint since before it was even called SharePoint and I'm excited to share my knowledge and expertise who are as excited as technology as I am. I know stuff and I love to SHARE it!

My focus is the "People Side of Change". As a Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect and Consultant that grew up right along with SharePoint, my practical knowledge of the Microsoft Productivity stack coupled with my passion for empowerment via learning makes me an excellent resource as a consultant and evangelist for Microsoft 365. My philosophies for information architecture and SharePoint design are centered on solving business challenges with technology and ensuring usability and adoption for the organization.

As for my experience, I'm a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a Microsoft Certified Specialist Master, consultant, presenter, author and evangelist. When I'm not architecting SharePoint magic as a consultant, I'm in the classroom or creating online learning for LinkedIN Learning, ClipTraining.com and Pluralsight. Join me for my sessions, I promise they will not only be informative, but they will also be FUN!

They call me Shortcut Shari...Why? I believe we should all work smarter, not harder and I love keyboards shortcuts. I've been using SharePoint since before it was even called SharePoint and I'm excited to share my knowledge and expertise who are as ... Show more

Michelle Sandford is a Developer Engagement Leader who writes code, builds with GitHub and Azure AI, and learns out loud. She likes sharing what’s useful (and what isn’t), and believes shipping is better than talking about it:

- A community builder, connecting MVPs, user groups, universities, and developer communities into thriving ecosystems that learn together and lift each other higher.
- A technical storyteller, Michelle shapes how the world talks about AI‑powered engineering and Azure innovation bringing clarity, curiosity, and creativity to every conversation.
- A program strategist, designing scalable, repeatable motions that help developers grow their capability and confidence at pace with a rapidly evolving industry.
- A bridge between engineering and the field making sure developers feel heard, supported, and empowered, from the first line of code to the final production push.

Michelle Sandford is a Developer Engagement Leader who writes code, builds with GitHub and Azure AI, and learns out loud. She likes sharing what’s useful (and what isn’t), and believes shipping is better than talking about it: - A community builde... Show more

Samir Makwana empowers enterprises and government agencies to harness the full power of Microsoft Cloud—and especially its cutting-edge AI stack—to build secure, value-driven businesses. With 17 years as a software developer, pre-sales engineer, and solution architect, he’s architected end-to-end IT transformations that blend security, automation, and collaboration.

A true AI evangelist, Samir designs PoCs and production systems leveraging Azure AI services (Cognitive Services, Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel), Copilot Studio, and Power Platform AI—applying deep prompt engineering, vector search/RAG patterns, and grounding techniques to deliver next-gen user experiences. He’s integrated generative AI agents into Office 365 and custom apps, automated workflows with Power Automate and Logic Apps, and secured data with Zero Trust and Microsoft Purview.

As Founder & Principal Architect of Cloudtrify Inc., Samir crafts both short- and long-term cloud-native and AI solutions that drive ROI, user adoption, and maintainability—always with responsible AI and compliance top-of-mind.

Samir Makwana empowers enterprises and government agencies to harness the full power of Microsoft Cloud—and especially its cutting-edge AI stack—to build secure, value-driven businesses. With 17 years as a software developer, pre-sales engineer, and ... Show more

Suzanne helps senior executives make confident decisions about software engineering. As a Chief Developer Advisor at Microsoft, she partners with CxOs, VPs and other engineering leaders across EMEA to help engineering organisations in their end‑to‑end AI transformation.

She's author of the book Ghost Decisions, the Agentile operating model and the ISEE framework. She's maintainer of git-ape She writes her industry observations and thoughts on Substack.

Suzanne helps senior executives make confident decisions about software engineering. As a Chief Developer Advisor at Microsoft, she partners with CxOs, VPs and other engineering leaders across EMEA to help engineering organisations in their end‑to‑en... Show more

Richard Harbridge is a Principal Industry Advisor on Microsoft 365 and ShareGate as well as a long-standing Microsoft MVP. Renowned for simplifying the complex, Richard equips IT, executives, and business leaders with three essentials: clarity about Microsoft 365’s evolving capabilities, confidence in responsibly implementing and governing new technologies, and the connections that amplify success across partners, customer communities and Microsoft itself.

Over the past decades he has:
• Advised 200+ enterprises on Microsoft 365 strategy, AI governance and employee experience.
• Delivered 450 + keynotes, workshops and conference sessions across five continents.
• Empowered millions of employees with simpler, more secure Microsoft 365 experiences, while helping partners unlock $300+ million in new revenue.
• Leads CIO think tanks and employee-experience forums while serving on research and community leadership councils shaping the future of work.

Whether architecting AI rollouts, moderating executive roundtables, or writing practical frameworks, Richard’s focus is unwavering: turn technology potential into lasting business impact.

Richard Harbridge is a Principal Industry Advisor on Microsoft 365 and ShareGate as well as a long-standing Microsoft MVP. Renowned for simplifying the complex, Richard equips IT, executives, and business leaders with three essentials: clarity about ... Show more

The Future of Modern Work: Powered by AI. Driven by People.

Ciao! I’m Fabio Bonolo, a Microsoft MVP for M365 Copilot & Copilot Extensibility, consultant, speaker, and community enthusiast from Switzerland. I help companies not only implement Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Agentic AI from a technical standpoint, but also derive real business value from them.

In doing so, I operate at the intersection of:

✅ AI Productivity
✅ Modern Work
✅ Adoption & Change Management
✅ Governance & Compliance
✅ Agentic AI & Copilot Studio

In my day-to-day work, I guide organizations through their transformation toward an AI-powered way of working. My focus is on empowering employees, engaging leadership, and ensuring sustainable AI adoption.

🎤 As a speaker, I share my knowledge at international conferences, community events, and client workshops.

👥 As a community builder, I’m committed to fostering knowledge exchange around Microsoft 365, Copilot, and the future of work.

📚 I’m currently deepening my knowledge through a MAS in Business & IT Consulting and conducting research on agentic AI frameworks for Swiss SMEs.

If you’re working with Microsoft 365 Copilot, agentic AI, governance, or adoption, I look forward to connecting with you.

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The Future of Modern Work: Powered by AI. Driven by People. Ciao! I’m Fabio Bonolo, a Microsoft MVP for M365 Copilot & Copilot Extensibility, consultant, speaker, and community enthusiast from Switzerland. I help companies not only implement Micro... Show more

AJ is a business leader and a decorated veteran of the Microsoft community, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to maximize their AI and ERP investments. He is an 9-time Microsoft MVP, awarded in two categories: Copilot Studio and Business Central. AJ is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the community and has spoken at over 60 global industry events. Through his workshops, bootcamps, conference sessions and online content, AJ has built a reputation for translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions.

AJ is the COO at DSWi, Editor-in-Chief of OnlyCopilotFans.com, host of the OnlyCopilotFans YouTube channel & the OnlyBCFans podcast, founder of Copilot Studio Saturdays, and the creator of the AI Clarity Method.

To book AJ for your next keynote, speaking engagement, or advisory session, contact BookAJ@ChargeOnMedia.com

AJ is a business leader and a decorated veteran of the Microsoft community, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to maximize their AI and ERP investments. He is an 9-time Microsoft MVP, awarded in two c... Show more