Ashley René is a speaker, strategist, and founder of Presence Over Pixels, a St. Louis–based company helping people take back control of their time, focus, and relationships in a tech-dominated world. With a background in corporate leadership and a passion for human connection, Ashley René teaches professionals how to set boundaries with their devices, stay present in high-demand environments, and lead with intention - online and off. Her work lives at the intersection of wellness, leadership, and digital culture, offering practical tools for anyone looking to thrive without burning out. When she's not leading workshops or speaking on stages, Ashley René is performing with her band, Bourbon Jury, and actively engaged in the local arts scene of St Louis.

Ashley René is a speaker, strategist, and founder of Presence Over Pixels, a St. Louis–based company helping people take back control of their time, focus, and relationships in a tech-dominated world. With a background in corporate leadership and a p... Show more

Hey, I’m Shivam a theoretical physicist who somehow ended up deep in the world of tech, startups, and cloud-native systems. I co-organize CNCF Kolkata and Grafana and Friends Kolkata, and I’m also part of the CNCF TAG for Developer Experience, where I contribute to improving how developers build and ship software.

I’ve always been obsessed with what’s happening under the hood from low-level systems and kernel-level programming to how distributed infra runs at scale. I absolutely love working with Rust and Go, and you’ll usually find me tinkering with Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and open-source tools. That’s my happy place.

I am part of a company that’s currently incubated at T-Hub Hyderabad, and we’ve been fortunate to be supported by the Department of Science and Technology (Delhi), AWS Startups, the NVIDIA Inception Program, and we’re also proud to be Meta Business Partners for our product wisemelon.ai, which is helping businesses rethink how they use AI bots.

More than anything, I care about showing young engineers especially students just entering college what real-world engineering actually looks like. There’s so much more than just writing code on a laptop. Systems, scale, and building things that people actually use that’s where the fun begins.

Hey, I’m Shivam a theoretical physicist who somehow ended up deep in the world of tech, startups, and cloud-native systems. I co-organize CNCF Kolkata and Grafana and Friends Kolkata, and I’m also part of the CNCF TAG for Developer Experience, where ... Show more

Pavneet is a Sr. PRODUCT MANAGER at Azure Kubernetes Service focusing on Scale and Performance. He has 4 years of experience working in containers and cloud platform. Prior to that he worked in Digital marketing, and data science and co-founded 2 startups with successful exits.

Pavneet is a Sr. PRODUCT MANAGER at Azure Kubernetes Service focusing on Scale and Performance. He has 4 years of experience working in containers and cloud platform. Prior to that he worked in Digital marketing, and data science and co-founded 2 sta... Show more

Before, I was a project manager. Now I help the teams as a Facilitator.
I am always curious about new ways of working and thus discovering the best practices of my colleagues and discussing with them how to be a better professional.

Before, I was a project manager. Now I help the teams as a Facilitator. I am always curious about new ways of working and thus discovering the best practices of my colleagues and discussing with them how to be a better professional. Show more

Abisola O Adeyanju is the Co-Founder & CEO of Lynxio Tech, a company dedicated to solving Africa’s challenges through innovative, homegrown technology. Guided by a “for Africans, by Africans” mission, the team’s first product is Plantify Tech—an AI-powered agri-fintech platform that enables African farmers to access crowdfunding from everyday people who want to grow their money by investing in sustainable agriculture.

She was recently selected to represent South Africa at the NGDA Digital Tech Innovation Program in Denmark, where she collaborated with global innovators and presented Plantify Tech on an international stage.

Abisola speaks on practical technology for emerging markets, including ASP.NET architecture, hybrid API design, AI-driven insights for agriculture, and the realities of building a startup as a young African founder.

With hands-on experience leading a lean engineering team and building scalable applications using ASP.NET, FastAPI, and AWS, she brings a grounded yet insightful voice to conversations about innovation, youth leadership, and building tech that truly works in real-world African contexts.

She is passionate about empowering communities through technology and sharing honest lessons from her journey as a rising founder, engineer, and international speaker.

Abisola O Adeyanju is the Co-Founder & CEO of Lynxio Tech, a company dedicated to solving Africa’s challenges through innovative, homegrown technology. Guided by a “for Africans, by Africans” mission, the team’s first product is Plantify Tech—an AI-p... Show more

Rutuja is a Data & AI Consultant with a background in Computer Science and a Master’s in Data and Knowledge Engineering. With nearly nine years of experience, she has managed a diverse portfolio of leading industry clients while working across analytics, visualization, and AI strategy roles. She has led data initiatives, delivered BI solutions, and driven GenAI implementations across multiple business domains. Beyond her consulting work, Rutuja is a mentor and Design Thinking coach, and an experienced public speaker who translates complex technical challenges into human-centered solutions.

Rutuja is a Data & AI Consultant with a background in Computer Science and a Master’s in Data and Knowledge Engineering. With nearly nine years of experience, she has managed a diverse portfolio of leading industry clients while working across analyt... Show more

Jon, Co-founder of Marketeery, brings 20+ years of experience in Microsoft, MSPs, Tech Partners, and ISVs to boost business growth. Recognized as a partner community pioneer, Jon excels in social media, SEO, and AI as it impacts partners. He enjoys, crafting engaging content, and collaborating with designers. His tech, sales, and marketing expertise accelerates campaign success, making him a sought-after speaker at Microsoft-focused events.

Jon, Co-founder of Marketeery, brings 20+ years of experience in Microsoft, MSPs, Tech Partners, and ISVs to boost business growth. Recognized as a partner community pioneer, Jon excels in social media, SEO, and AI as it impacts partners. He enjoys, ... Show more

Elad Ben-Hur is an Agile Coach who works with R&D teams and organizations to support meaningful Agile adoption and continuous improvement. With experience in Scrum, Agile, and SAFe, he helps teams focus on delivering real value and building healthy, collaborative work environments.

Elad is especially interested in the role of communication in team success. Over the years, he’s seen how clearer, more honest conversations can transform not just team dynamics, but also results. His current focus is on helping leaders and teams strengthen trust, improve communication, and create space for real dialogue.

He also supports leadership development and culture change, believing that when people feel safe, seen, and empowered, they do their best work.

Elad Ben-Hur is an Agile Coach who works with R&D teams and organizations to support meaningful Agile adoption and continuous improvement. With experience in Scrum, Agile, and SAFe, he helps teams focus on delivering real value and building healthy, ... Show more

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led global initiatives across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI adoption. Today, as the founder of Sync(d) AI, he specializes in helping organizations build scalable AI Centers of Excellence using Microsoft technologies, while keeping humans at the center of every solution.

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led g... Show more

Amy Russ is currently the CEO of Precision.AI. She has 13 years of experience as a data professional, having had the pleasure of seeing data move from being cool in Microsoft Access to the current 4th Industrial Revolution. Additionally, she also excels at being able to explain complex topics to individuals at all levels. Outside of data, Amy enjoys using her hands to create. She is currently exploring pottery (both hand-building and using the wheel) and baking (similar to low-code data analytics/science, minimal ingredient baking recipes are one of her current obsessions).

Amy Russ is currently the CEO of Precision.AI. She has 13 years of experience as a data professional, having had the pleasure of seeing data move from being cool in Microsoft Access to the current 4th Industrial Revolution. Additionally, she also exc... Show more

Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on driving business change. From helping decentralise the Internet on the board of ICANN to building the foundations for BBC Online and OnDigital (the world's first digital television service) to dreaming up the idea for the UK Faster Payments service then chairing the industry bodies that delivered it, he is always at the forefront of data and digital disruption. An accomplished photographer with over 80 awards for his work, he was invited to join the advisory panel of 1854 Media to help steer The British Journal of Photography through its digital transition. He is the recipient of DataIQ's Lifetime Achievement Award, Tech-Exec magazine's Data Leader of the Year award, twice recognised in the DataIQ100 Top Influential People in Data, and received Global Finance magazine's Top Innovator Award.

Lee is also an accomplished creative having been a journalist for the likes of Future Publishing, HarperCollins and IDG and has received numerous awards for his photography including back-to-back Best of the Best awards in the Architecture Masterprize and medals from BIFA, NYPA, PX3 and TIFA.

Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on drivi... Show more

Agile Coach for over 15 years, I help teams, leaders, and organizations grow through transformation. I explore the intersections of agility, systems thinking, ecology, frugal innovation, and foresight. Passionate about storytelling and community-building, I design meaningful learning experiences to spark collective talent and long-term impact. I also steward a community of agilists and nurture regenerative practices.

Agile Coach for over 15 years, I help teams, leaders, and organizations grow through transformation. I explore the intersections of agility, systems thinking, ecology, frugal innovation, and foresight. Passionate about storytelling and community-buil... Show more

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinational corporations, global consulting firms, and private equity groups, driving innovation across sectors including Automotive, Industry 4.0, Smart Materials, Environmental, and Construction-tech.

Yaron blends deep cross-cultural and cross-sector expertise with a practical understanding of how organizations can embed innovation and build meaningful, trust-based relationships that enable transformation. His first book: "innovative business development - implementing transformation from within" - explored how corporations can onboard external innovation through a more structured and intentional approach.

A sought-after keynote speaker and strategic advisor, Yaron works with organizations worldwide to help them integrate external innovation and intentional connection into sustainable, high-impact growth.

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinationa... Show more

Katrin Rabow started out as a travel agent but then switched to accounting and set up her own company in 2001. She mainly worked with small businesses that needed help with their business software. In 2015, she started studying business information systems at Technische Universität Darmstadt. Since finishing her Master's degree, she has worked on various projects as a business analyst, software tester and quality manager.
These days, she splits her time between software projects and payroll. She also speaks at conferences, runs workshops and goes to meetups or (un-)conferences.

Katrin Rabow started out as a travel agent but then switched to accounting and set up her own company in 2001. She mainly worked with small businesses that needed help with their business software. In 2015, she started studying business information s... Show more

Samridhi Sharma, Microsoft Partner Marketing Strategist at Maven Collective Marketing, specializes in aligning partner offerings with Microsoft’s fiscal focus while preserving authentic brand voice. With expertise in go-to-market strategy, marketplace positioning, AEO/SEO, and demand generation, Samridhi ensures partners maximize their Microsoft relationship and make a lasting impact through real-world insight from Maven Collective’s experience helping 500+ Partners globally and 19+ years of collective experience.

Samridhi Sharma, Microsoft Partner Marketing Strategist at Maven Collective Marketing, specializes in aligning partner offerings with Microsoft’s fiscal focus while preserving authentic brand voice. With expertise in go-to-market strategy, marketplac... Show more

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy and technology executive, I advise senior leaders and corporations derive value from their strategic technology investment portfolios. I am a TEDx speaker and regularly share insights at industry conferences and corporate events. I have also contributed thought leadership to high-impact journals and magazines, such as the World Economic Forum, the American Banker, Wired, Bloomberg, etc. I hold an MBA from ESMT Berlin, a Master of Science from Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, both in Germany and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras, India.

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy... Show more

Tasha Anspach is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides businesses towards transformative success. She is not only a beacon of sales and technological expertise but also harbors a whimsical passion for unicorns, symbolizing her unique approach to business solutions. Tasha champions organizations to realize their fullest potential through technology.

Tasha Anspach is a distinguished consultant with a deep acumen in D365 Business Central & Power Platform. Drawing from her experience in Dynamics SL support, ISV assistance, and crafting solutions for multifaceted industry scenarios, Tasha guides bus... Show more

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director with a passion for transforming project and program management through data and emerging technologies. With a strong background in professional services and software implementation, she leads strategic initiatives that blend AI, automation, and executive-level insights. Erica specializes in creating scorecards and dashboards that drive decision-making across complex portfolios, most recently applying AI capabilities within Business Central, F&O and Dynamics 365 CE. Her work bridges the gap between delivery teams and executive stakeholders, helping organizations unlock the full potential of AI-powered project management.

Erica Foley is a Portfolio Director with a passion for transforming project and program management through data and emerging technologies. With a strong background in professional services and software implementation, she leads strategic initiatives ... Show more

Je suis concepteur de jeux sérieux et sur-mesure depuis 2019 avec Imagine Expériences et cofondateur de Ludiz depuis 2023, une plateforme no-code dédiée à la création d’expériences gamifiées.

Depuis plusieurs années, je conçois et j’anime des dispositifs ludiques pour des entreprises, des institutions publiques et des organismes de formation, autour de thématiques comme la formation, l’onboarding, la communication interne, la sensibilisation, le marketing ou l’intelligence collective.

Je compte plus de 150 jeux et outils ludiques conçus sur-mesure à mon actif, et plus de 200 évènement ludiques physique ou virtuels animés.

Ludiz quand à elle, compte désormais plusieurs centaines d'utilisateurs (créateurs de contenus gamifiés) et déjà plus de 20 000 joueurs ont pu bénéficier de ces expériences !

Issu du monde de l’événementiel et du game design appliqué, je m’intéresse particulièrement à la manière dont le jeu peut devenir un outil vecteur de message et de mise en action.

Avec Ludiz, j’accompagne formateurs, RH, managers et designers dans la transformation de contenus existants en expériences interactives et engageantes. J’interviens régulièrement lors d’ateliers et d’événements professionnels pour partager une vision accessible et pratique de la gamification.

Je suis concepteur de jeux sérieux et sur-mesure depuis 2019 avec Imagine Expériences et cofondateur de Ludiz depuis 2023, une plateforme no-code dédiée à la création d’expériences gamifiées. Depuis plusieurs années, je conçois et j’anime des disp... Show more

Berny During, MCT CPIM BBA(UNISA), boasts a 27-year tenure as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a rich background, he began as product manager at Navision South Africa, later co-founding a successful partner. His impact spans roles from entrepreneurship to being a driving force in some of Africa's largest partners. Berny's expertise extends across fields like Production and Inventory Management, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Law, Taxation, and Labour Law.

Over 27 years, he's empowered thousands worldwide through NAV/BC training, in 20+ countries. Currently, he nurtures Business Central practices, consultants, and developers, also aiding partners to grow, and promoting Dynamics 365 Business Central. Berny's voice has resonated at industry conferences like Tech-Ed, Directions, Days of Knowledge and hosted the Navision Africa partner conference.

Passionate about knowledge sharing, he finds joy in inspiring business growth and personal development among partners.

Berny During, MCT CPIM BBA(UNISA), boasts a 27-year tenure as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a rich background, he began as product manager at Navision South Africa, later co-founding a successful partner. His impact spans roles from entrepreneu... Show more

With over 25 years of expertise in the Business Central domain, Christian has led transformative projects, optimizing processes and driving growth. His mission is to create value-driven work environments that empower teams. He has also created and hosted numerous events and learning environments for internal and external developers, helping them update and expand their skills.

As an accomplished speaker, Christian has shared insights at international conferences, including Directions EMEA and BCTechDays. His sessions or workshops provoke viewpoint shifts, offering strategic frameworks to keep organizations competitive in a dynamic landscape.

Beyond technical skills, Christian’s education in Design Thinking, Theory U, and Future Leadership equips him as a certified Organizational Designer. His holistic approach blends creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking to drive impactful change, even in complex situations where no prior knowledge exists.

Connect with Christian to explore innovative solutions and elevate your organization’s potential. 🎙️🚀

With over 25 years of expertise in the Business Central domain, Christian has led transformative projects, optimizing processes and driving growth. His mission is to create value-driven work environments that empower teams. He has also created and ho... Show more

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US Show more

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in market analysis and positioning strategies, he helps organizations navigate technological and structural changes through a deep understanding of stakeholders' real needs. He is a member of the "Industry, Territory, Environment" research group at the University of Bologna. As a speaker, he brings to the stage a vision that combines strategy and sustainability, guiding companies towards growth that is both innovative and profitable.

A PhD and expert in Applied Economics and Strategic Marketing, Andrea Saravalle combines a solid academic career at three leading Italian universities (Bologna, Brescia, Ancona) with extensive consulting work for national brands. Specializing in mark... Show more

With more than 15 years of intensive experience in the field of project management, Alexander has established himself as a competent managing consultant. His passion and expertise lie primarily in agility and the promotion of dynamic corporate structures. As an active Agile Coach, Scrum Master and Scrum Trainer, he brings a wealth of experience to the world of agile transformations.

His success and extensive knowledge have been shaped by numerous projects in various industries and companies of different sizes. Alexander stands out not only for his extensive technical expertise, but also for his ability to communicate complex concepts in an understandable way and to inspire people to explore new ways of collaborating and thinking.

As a speaker, Alexander is known for his lively and interactive presentation style. His presentations not only offer valuable insights into the world of agile methods, but also motivate listeners to successfully implement the principles and practices of agility in their own work contexts.

Alexander embodies a commitment to continuous improvement and is committed to helping organizations develop flexible and responsive structures. Its goal is to help companies adapt to the constant changes in the modern business environment and operate successfully.

With more than 15 years of intensive experience in the field of project management, Alexander has established himself as a competent managing consultant. His passion and expertise lie primarily in agility and the promotion of dynamic corporate struct... Show more

Sairam leads the product management for Microsoft Fabric and Azure HDInsight and owns the key open-source streaming projects such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka and Apache Flink. He has been focused on building products focused on analytics, machine learning, computer vision, real time stream processing, and artificial intelligence over the last several years.

Sairam leads the product management for Microsoft Fabric and Azure HDInsight and owns the key open-source streaming projects such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka and Apache Flink. He has been focused on building products focused on analytics, machine l... Show more

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder of DDD Philly, a community group focused on helping people learn & practice Domain-Driven Design (DDD). He is a public speaker sharing his experiences, both in-person and virtual, to help people and teams improve. Chris is currently writing a book on Flow and Teaming, drawing on his hands-on experience coaching organizations and teams. Since 2022, Chris has been coaching teams and organizations in the dojo, an immersive learning environment where teams learn, practice, and improve their capabilities all while delivering their real-world work within the constraints of their organization.

Sites of Interest: chrispipito.com; chrispipito.substack.com; dojoandco.com; softwareteaming.com; dddunitedstates.com

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder o... Show more

Michelle Ann Richards BSHA, CPC, CPCO, SHRM-SCP, CPMA, is a quality-driven transformational healthcare executive leader. She has gained respect nationwide as a speaker, educator and subject matter expert (SME) on Compliance, HR Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Business Development, Meaningful Use, DSRIP, Chart Auditing, Practice Management, Leadership training and much more.

She is the proud owner of Coding & Compliance Experts since 2009 where she provides on-site Risk Assessments, Operational Analysis, Medical Insurance Credentialing, HR Audits, Compliance Program Effectiveness Reviews, HIPAA Privacy & Security Audits, Compliance Program Implementations and much more. Her passion, drive and charisma gets others motivated on becoming proactive vs reactive with regard to health care operations. She builds HR programs, HIPAA Privacy & Security awareness and more. She builds policies & procedures that are necessary for physicians to remain viable in their communities served.

Her passion, besides her family, is building sustainable development programs for healthcare organizations, educating employees on complex healthcare topics, such as compliance and human resources, by writing educational articles, conference presentations, webinars and providing consulting services. She has been a SME for DEA, KEPRO, and FCA cases.

Michelle sits on several college advisory boards, sits on the board of directors for YWCA and is active with the Relay for Life (She has written and produced a song in 2004, which has raised thousands of dollars) http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/micheller

Michelle Ann Richards BSHA, CPC, CPCO, SHRM-SCP, CPMA, is a quality-driven transformational healthcare executive leader. She has gained respect nationwide as a speaker, educator and subject matter expert (SME) on Compliance, HR Management, Revenue Cy... Show more

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking.
I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javascript Ecosystem. I ventured into the tech startup world, eventually leading the Tech at MaVoie.org. Fascinated by AI, my goal is to contribute to impactful projects, particularly in finance, and education. Now immersed in SaaS development impact. 🚀
#AI #StartupLeader #TechEnthusiast #SaaS #MicroSaaS

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking. I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javasc... Show more

Ugne Kontare is a Chief Business Development Officer representing one of Europe's most successful cloud-ready companies, Softera Baltic, Partner of the Year in Lithuania, 2022. Having developed multiple solutions under the SOFT4 brand, several of which have successfully gained market share and partners' recognition, while several were killed after years of development, Ugne is ready to share the lessons learned along the way on how to build and manage products that sell.
With a background in SMB sales and leadership, Ugne’s career expands over several industries, with most of its time dedicated to Microsoft Dynamics. With over 15 years of experience in various roles, such as Marketing, Sales, CEO, and Business Development, Ugne shares her knowledge and tips on how to:
- Build and manage an effective team;
- Market and sell Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC in the cloud;
- Develop and implement strategies for launching and managing a software product – from analysis to profits.

Ugne Kontare is a Chief Business Development Officer representing one of Europe's most successful cloud-ready companies, Softera Baltic, Partner of the Year in Lithuania, 2022. Having developed multiple solutions under the SOFT4 brand, several of whi... Show more

Steve Fenton is a Principal DevEx Researcher at Octopus Deploy, a DORA Community Guide, and an 8-time Microsoft MVP with more than two decades of experience in software delivery. He has written books on TypeScript (Apress, InfoQ), Octopus Deploy, and Web Operations. Steve has worked in the role of Software Engineer, SDET, Development Manager, and Director of Product and Data in a range of startups, SMEs, and enterprises.

Steve Fenton is a Principal DevEx Researcher at Octopus Deploy, a DORA Community Guide, and an 8-time Microsoft MVP with more than two decades of experience in software delivery. He has written books on TypeScript (Apress, InfoQ), Octopus Deploy, and... Show more