Kishawna Peck is the founder of Woven, a company she started in 2018 to advance women in data and AI. She created Canada's first conference for women in data and built a community that's reached more than 6,000 professionals.

She advises companies on AI strategy and product development - from startups to enterprises. She also teaches women in data and AI how to build consulting businesses, price their work, and position themselves as experts.

Her work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Breakfast Television, and CP24. She previously served as Toronto Public Library's AI Innovator in Residence. She has a Master's in AI Management from Queen's University and over a decade of experience in data strategy.

Kishawna Peck is the founder of Woven, a company she started in 2018 to advance women in data and AI. She created Canada's first conference for women in data and built a community that's reached more than 6,000 professionals. She advises companies... Show more

Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology.

He is leading the development of SELF OS, an AI-native operating environment designed to bring intelligent agents, decentralized applications, digital identity, and user-controlled computing into a unified ecosystem. He is also developing ESSENCE, a blockchain-based utility and economic layer intended to reward verified participation and contributions within the SELF network.

Through SELF Labs, Milan works across artificial intelligence, decentralized infrastructure, robotics, real estate technology, digital economies, and next-generation human-computer interaction.

His broader mission is to build technology that gives individuals greater ownership of their data, intelligence, devices, and economic value—helping move society from centralized digital platforms toward more personalized and user-owned technological systems.

Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology. He is leading the development of SELF OS... Show more

Megha Hooli is a Senior Program Manager at Amazon and a technology leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling products and programs across AI, retail, healthcare, and enterprise technology.

Her work focuses on turning emerging technologies into practical, measurable outcomes—from AI-driven automation and intelligent customer experiences to enterprise AI adoption and Agentic AI. At Amazon, Megha leads global initiatives within Worldwide Customer Service, partnering across product, engineering, analytics, finance, and business teams to solve complex customer experience challenges at scale.
Before Amazon, Megha held product and technology roles across Cognizant, ACCELQ, Emerson Digital, and Accenture, working on healthcare platforms, AI-powered test automation, industrial systems, and digital transformation.
Beyond her industry work, Megha is an active speaker, author, and technology community contributor. She speaks about Agentic AI, responsible AI, AI-powered product strategy, cybersecurity, personalization, and the practical realities of taking AI from experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption.
Megha holds an M.S. in Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Dallas and a B.E. in Telecommunication Engineering.

Megha Hooli is a Senior Program Manager at Amazon and a technology leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling products and programs across AI, retail, healthcare, and enterprise technology. Her work focuses on turning emerging techno... Show more

Bhaskar Bharat Sawant is a Lead Engineer and Solution Architect at Cornerstone Building Brands, with 15+ years of experience building secure enterprise software platforms across manufacturing, healthcare technology, pricing governance, cloud architecture, DevOps, and data-driven business systems.

His work focuses on business-critical enterprise platforms, including pricing and deviation workflows, ERP integrations, SQL Server automation, APIs, reporting systems, cloud services, and secure software delivery. At Cornerstone Building Brands, he works on enterprise pricing and deviation platforms that support pricing governance, data integration, reporting, and operational decision-making across business units.

Bhaskar’s current areas of interest include enterprise AI adoption, AI security, agentic AI governance, privacy-preserving systems, secure DevOps, and the practical risks that emerge when AI systems move from experimentation into production workflows. His talks focus on helping engineering, security, and technology leaders build systems that are scalable, secure, auditable, explainable, and supportable.

He is a Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate, IEEE Senior Member, published researcher, conference speaker, and peer reviewer/TPC contributor. His research and speaking work spans AI security, federated learning, privacy-preserving architecture, DevSecOps, secure software engineering, and cloud-native enterprise modernization.

Bhaskar brings a practical, real-world perspective to conferences by connecting hands-on enterprise engineering experience with emerging research in AI, cybersecurity, and software architecture.

Bhaskar Bharat Sawant is a Lead Engineer and Solution Architect at Cornerstone Building Brands, with 15+ years of experience building secure enterprise software platforms across manufacturing, healthcare technology, pricing governance, cloud architec... Show more

Brian A. Randell has been building software solutions for almost 40 years. He's the co-author of Essential DevOps and as a Partner at MCW Technologies, he educates teams on Microsoft technologies via writing and training—both in-person and on-demand. He’s been a consultant for companies small and large, worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies like Microsoft. Brian took a four year break from consulting and worked at GitHub as a Staff Developer Advocate but is back building AI-enabled solutions. Brian is a passionate software craftsman who still enjoys coding as he helps teams to improve their processes from idea to release. He was a Microsoft MVP for 17 years and has co-authored books, written magazine articles, and more. When not working, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, dog, and extended family.

Brian A. Randell has been building software solutions for almost 40 years. He's the co-author of Essential DevOps and as a Partner at MCW Technologies, he educates teams on Microsoft technologies via writing and training—both in-person and on-demand.... 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

Dean is Senior DBA practicing SQL Server since version 7.0 and main areas of interest are performance tuning and troubleshooting SQL Server database. Primary focus is on OLTP databases with occasional adventures with Business Intelligence. He finished Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing and MBA on Faculty of Economics in Zagreb. His premise was that it is very useful to combine technical knowledge with management process knowledge that help us in our everyday work. He works in Dinofni which is specialized in data management field on Microsoft SQL Server.

Dean is Senior DBA practicing SQL Server since version 7.0 and main areas of interest are performance tuning and troubleshooting SQL Server database. Primary focus is on OLTP databases with occasional adventures with Business Intelligence. He finishe... Show more

Janine Rosado is a UX and strategy leader, educator, and writer with over 15 years of experience designing products and services across healthcare, financial services, government, and emerging technologies. Drawing from behavioral economics, cognitive psychology, and human-centered design, her work explores how people learn, make decisions, and interact with technology.

Janine Rosado is a UX and strategy leader, educator, and writer with over 15 years of experience designing products and services across healthcare, financial services, government, and emerging technologies. Drawing from behavioral economics, cognitiv... Show more

Erik Collard is a freelance Scrum Master and Agile Coach who shares what he learns in the field, on stage and online. He has spoken at Agile Tour Brussels, Journée Agile, XP Days Benelux and the Regional Scrum Gathering (Ghent and Brussels) with energetic, story-driven sessions. On LinkedIn, his practical posts and short videos reach 5,000+ followers and ranked him #1 in Belgium for Agile Coaching & Transformation (Favikon, 2026).

Erik Collard is a freelance Scrum Master and Agile Coach who shares what he learns in the field, on stage and online. He has spoken at Agile Tour Brussels, Journée Agile, XP Days Benelux and the Regional Scrum Gathering (Ghent and Brussels) with ener... Show more

Systems Engineer, with a Master's Degree in Information and Communications Technology Management from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería.

Awarded Microsoft MVP Data Platform.
Microsoft Certified Trainer.
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst.
Microsoft Excel Expert.

Consultant and Trainer in Business Intelligence and Business Analytics, focused on facilitating companies the integration of Business Intelligence to business strategy through methodologies such as the Balanced Scorecard.

With work experience in comprehensive audit processes for financial institutions in the securities market, and emphasis on Technology Risk Audit, being responsible for assessing the level of exposure and proper management of Technology Risk in entities in the securities market under best practice frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL. Responsible for the administration of data centers nationwide, systems developer and project executor.

Passionate about teaching, transmitting knowledge and sharing with the community.

Cartoon lover and tireless family advocate.

Systems Engineer, with a Master's Degree in Information and Communications Technology Management from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Awarded Microsoft MVP Data Platform. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst. Micros... Show more

Lianna Adams is a Human-Centered AI Strategist, Digital Dignity Advocate, and Cognitive Culture Builder recognised by ForbesWeb3, Animoca Brands, and Open Campus as a 2024 Social Impact & Ethics leader — and named one of the Top 10 Rising Women in Crypto 2023.

She has spoken at the WEF in Davos 2024, COP28, TEDx Youth, NFTNYC (four consecutive years), the World Web3.0 & AI Summit, EmpowHer AI, and Web3 Amsterdam, among others.

Her work centres on one urgent question: what do we preserve of ourselves as artificial intelligence transforms how we think, create, and relate? Through keynotes, workshops, and consulting, she helps organisations and communities build cultures where technology amplifies human capability — without eroding cognitive autonomy, creative identity, or dignity.

She is the creator of the Human-AI Cognitive Toolkit — nine science-backed tools for cognitive wellness in an AI-saturated world — and host of The Human Strata, a podcast and newsletter exploring the human layer in the age of AI. She hosts the Wirex Podcast and has convened 80,000+ community participants across digital events since 2021.

Lianna is also the founder of the Digital Dignity Initiative, leads the annual #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, and has served as a Non-Executive Director at Mental Health Spaces Collective.

She is available for keynotes, panels, moderation, fireside chats, and workshops.

Lianna Adams is a Human-Centered AI Strategist, Digital Dignity Advocate, and Cognitive Culture Builder recognised by ForbesWeb3, Animoca Brands, and Open Campus as a 2024 Social Impact & Ethics leader — and named one of the Top 10 Rising Women in Cr... Show more

Having built my career within the Microsoft ecosystem, I am passionate about helping partners and customers turn technology innovation into business value.

Drawing on experience spanning business applications, cloud technologies, partner development, and strategic alliances, I work closely with Microsoft, partners, and ISVs to accelerate the adoption of modern cloud and AI solutions.

Today at SoftwareOne, I focus on expanding the impact of Microsofts portfolio across the Danish market, helping partners identify new growth opportunities, strengthen their capabilities, and create lasting customer value through AI, Copilot, cloud, security, data, productivity, and business applications.

I am passionate about connecting technology, partners, and business outcomes to drive sustainable growth and successful digital transformation.

Having built my career within the Microsoft ecosystem, I am passionate about helping partners and customers turn technology innovation into business value. Drawing on experience spanning business applications, cloud technologies, partner developm... Show more

Peter has been working in the software industry since 2001. Since 2008, he's been with Avaloq, a leading financial technology and service provider, in various roles such as software developer, project manager, team lead, technical business analyst and scrum master. He currently serves as product owner of Avaloq's Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions. He has great interest in agile practices but also in more technical software engineering and programming topics, mathematical and algorithmic puzzles, language(s) and literature.

Often struggling to get to the point in everyday conversations, he has recently developed a certain passion for ignite talks. The strict format forces him to stay focused on his topic and allows him to experiment with words, rhythm and flow.

Peter has been working in the software industry since 2001. Since 2008, he's been with Avaloq, a leading financial technology and service provider, in various roles such as software developer, project manager, team lead, technical business analyst an... Show more

Craig Tomanini is a technology educator, speaker, and creator of Digital Discernment, a practical program helping students, families, churches, schools, and organizations navigate technology wisely in an increasingly connected world.

With more than 30 years of experience spanning technology, education, business leadership, public service, and entrepreneurship, Craig brings a uniquely practical perspective to the opportunities and challenges created by today's digital landscape.

As a K-5 Technology Teacher, business educator, and founder of The Technology Business Coach™, Craig has worked with organizations, leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and communities to improve performance, embrace innovation, and adapt to change without losing sight of the people they serve.

Craig's presentations address topics such as artificial intelligence, digital wellbeing, online safety, social media, leadership, resilience, communication, and technology's impact on individuals, families, workplaces, and communities.

Known for transforming complex ideas into relatable stories and practical action steps, Craig equips audiences with tools they can immediately apply in their personal lives, workplaces, schools, and organizations.

His audiences appreciate his authentic style, engaging delivery, and ability to make challenging topics approachable and relevant.

Whether speaking to church leaders, educators, business owners, students, healthcare professionals, nonprofit teams, or community organizations, Craig helps people navigate change with greater confidence, wisdom, and purpose.

Craig Tomanini is a technology educator, speaker, and creator of Digital Discernment, a practical program helping students, families, churches, schools, and organizations navigate technology wisely in an increasingly connected world. With more tha... Show more

Eddy Gil is the founder of EGil Marketing, a fractional marketing leadership practice in Montreal that works with Microsoft partners and B2B SaaS companies. He spent five years inside a Microsoft consulting partner, going from marketing coordinator to fractional marketing director, after earlier roles marketing an intranet product to Microsoft 365 customers across North America. He speaks internationally on email marketing, AI for marketing, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Journeys, and he runs his own one-person business on Microsoft 365 with Copilot. Bilingual, English and French.

Eddy Gil is the founder of EGil Marketing, a fractional marketing leadership practice in Montreal that works with Microsoft partners and B2B SaaS companies. He spent five years inside a Microsoft consulting partner, going from marketing coordinator t... Show more

Chief Marketing Officer at Dooap leading our global brand, go-to-market, and revenue strategy. B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling stories, create meaningful experiences, and accelerate pipeline growth.

As the host of AMBUSH On Air and Founder of B2B Buyer Rebellion, I bring my energy and expertise to every project!

When I'm not working, I'm reading a fantasy book, hanging out with my dog Ziggy, making a cocktail, or spending time with friends. I live to travel and you can find me all over the world for work and life.

Chief Marketing Officer at Dooap leading our global brand, go-to-market, and revenue strategy. B2B marketing leader who specializes in partner marketing, and demand generation. My passion lies in crafting out-of-the-box campaigns that tell compelling... Show more

Dev Full Stack, game developer y experto en IoT. Creo ecosistemas ágiles integrando hardware, web, mobile y orquestación de IA para impulsar el desarrollo tecnológico y territorial en Colombia.

Dev Full Stack, game developer y experto en IoT. Creo ecosistemas ágiles integrando hardware, web, mobile y orquestación de IA para impulsar el desarrollo tecnológico y territorial en Colombia. Show more

Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management.

Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management. Show more

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena, IL, @tekNorah brings a wealth of expertise primarily serving the education, government, and legal industries.

As a seasoned community leader, @tekNorah is deeply ingrained in the tech community, contributing to Drupal and Open Source Software, and serving on the leadership team for MidCamp. Their knack for organic collaboration and ideation has led to significant organizational performance improvements, making them a sought-after figure in the industry.

With a passion for innovation and a commitment to best practices, @tekNorah’s approach to systems design and change management is both meticulous and forward-thinking. Whether it's crafting tailor-designed solutions from concept to launch or coordinating intern and onboarding programs, their dedication to excellence shines through in every endeavor.

Connect with @tekNorah to tap into their expertise and collaborate on your next project. Driving innovation and efficiency gains, @tekNorah is your go-to partner for transformative solutions in the digital landscape.

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena... Show more

Camden McGregor is a leadership coach, rugby coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host who speaks on self-leadership, team performance, communication, and purpose-driven action. Drawing from coaching, sport, business, and nearly 500 leadership conversations, Camden helps people and teams cut through noise, clarify what matters, and turn good intentions into practical next steps.

Camden McGregor is a leadership coach, rugby coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host who speaks on self-leadership, team performance, communication, and purpose-driven action. Drawing from coaching, sport, business, and nearly 500 leadership conversati... Show more

Amy is a dynamic speaker and thought leader committed to fostering inclusivity in tech and beyond. With expertise in detailed planning, problem-solving, and community-building, Amy blends strategy with passion to create environments where innovation and diversity thrive.

As an advocate for neurodiversity, Amy champions accessible project management tools and workplace solutions that empower individuals of all backgrounds. Her dedication to supporting women in tech is evident through her social presence, where she shares insightful content to inspire and uplift professionals navigating the industry.

Amy was also the Community Rising Star 2026 winner at The Microsoft Community UK Spotlight and Recognition Awards. The award celebrates newer voices in the community who are already making their mark, bringing fresh ideas, energy and enthusiasm through speaking, contributing, organising and getting involved.

Amy is a dynamic speaker and thought leader committed to fostering inclusivity in tech and beyond. With expertise in detailed planning, problem-solving, and community-building, Amy blends strategy with passion to create environments where innovation ... Show more

Serial digital indiepreneur building internet products since 2012.

Former software engineer and IT consultant across private and public organizations.

Over the years, I've built and launched products across mobile, SaaS, Shopify, marketplaces, and the web. A few wins. A few exits. Plenty of failures. And lots of lessons learned.

A former footballer, I bring the same passion and resilience from the pitch into building products.

Part-time nomad and minimalist at heart, I enjoy working from wherever life takes me while keeping things simple.

I love sharing what I learn and giving back to the community. That's why I speak at tech conferences, join podcasts, and participate in community events.

Serial digital indiepreneur building internet products since 2012. Former software engineer and IT consultant across private and public organizations. Over the years, I've built and launched products across mobile, SaaS, Shopify, marketplaces, ... Show more

Gerrit ist Trainer und Berater bei INNOQ. Er ist seit 1998 in der IT unterwegs, seit 2001 mit agilen Methoden. Er war viele Jahre lang Software-Architekt in großen Projekten. Nach 10 Jahren agile Coaching hat er 2020 den Hut des Coaches an den Nagel gehängt und um in Zukunft verstärkt Brücken zwischen Organisationsstrukturen und langlebigen Software-Architekturen.

Gerrit hat Informatik studiert, ist Autor zahlreicher Fachartikel und regelmäßig als Sprecher auf Konferenzen zu den Themen Software-Architektur und Agile zu treffen.

Gerrit ist Trainer und Berater bei INNOQ. Er ist seit 1998 in der IT unterwegs, seit 2001 mit agilen Methoden. Er war viele Jahre lang Software-Architekt in großen Projekten. Nach 10 Jahren agile Coaching hat er 2020 den Hut des Coaches an den Nagel ... Show more

Nadim Abou-Khalil (Senior Analytics Engineer at KI performance GmbH)
Nadim has been working with Microsoft business intelligence and data products since 2015, starting in Mexico City and later in Berlin, Germany. Studying Accounting & Business in the UK helped him build an understanding of the business needs for IT solutions which later became the focus during his career. Several years of working with Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI (since its release), whilst focusing the business and IT process optimization and automation aspects of solutions enabled him to successfully implement IT solutions for clients. Speaking publicly has been a recent passion, along with the publication of a YouTube Fabric & Power BI tutorials channel known as PoweAegg in 2022/2023.
www.linkedin.com/in/nadim-abou-khalil

Nadim Abou-Khalil (Senior Analytics Engineer at KI performance GmbH) Nadim has been working with Microsoft business intelligence and data products since 2015, starting in Mexico City and later in Berlin, Germany. Studying Accounting & Business in th... Show more

Heya, I'm Erik Zaadi!

R&D Director leading a group of talented teams, still responsible for Dad puns at Port, bringing joy to platform engineers (and even agents!). Passionate about Open Source, Architecture, and an unhealthy obsession with monitoring and incident management, addicted to automating ALL THE THINGZ, from CI to doors. Lately, obsessed with what governance looks like when your fastest team member never pauses to ask "should I actually do this?"

Part of the core team behind DevOpsDays Tel Aviv, and a regular on stages and mentoring circles at conferences like Reversim.

Heya, I'm Erik Zaadi! R&D Director leading a group of talented teams, still responsible for Dad puns at Port, bringing joy to platform engineers (and even agents!). Passionate about Open Source, Architecture, and an unhealthy obsession with monito... Show more

Passionné par l'Agilité et l'innovation, j'accompagne les équipes et les organisations pour délivrer le maximum. Fort d’une expérience en environnements complexes et évolutifs, je facilite l’amélioration continue à travers des approches Lean & adaptatives.

Passionné par l'Agilité et l'innovation, j'accompagne les équipes et les organisations pour délivrer le maximum. Fort d’une expérience en environnements complexes et évolutifs, je facilite l’amélioration continue à travers des approches Lean & adapta... Show more

Project Manager at Xetechs Group, an Odoo Gold Partner and leading technology consulting firm, where I lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects, aligning business strategy, technology, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value for clients.

Previously, I worked as a Project & Management Analyst at Venite and as a Project Analyst at Xelapan + Dinámica Empresarial, managing technology-driven initiatives, business operations, and strategic projects while leveraging Business Intelligence and data visualization to support informed decision-making.

My professional focus lies at the intersection of project management, enterprise systems, data, and automation, helping organizations streamline operations through ERP/CRM implementations, process optimization, APIs, and modern digital solutions.

Beyond my professional work, I have designed and delivered workshops on technology, innovation, and digital transformation, collaborating with organizations such as Bridge for Billions, TuConsejería, and CIG. I am also an active member of technology communities including AWS User Group Guatemala, Google Developers Group, and the502project.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Universidad Rafael Landívar and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Systems Engineering at Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala.

Passionate about bridging business and technology, I enjoy turning complex challenges into scalable solutions through effective project leadership, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies.

Project Manager at Xetechs Group, an Odoo Gold Partner and leading technology consulting firm, where I lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects, aligning business strategy, technology, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value for cli... Show more

Chisom Aniefuna is a Product Manager working at the intersection of AI, fintech and emerging technology. Over the last four years, she has built digital products spanning payments, identity, AI-assisted workflows and consumer experiences, used by thousands of people.

Her work combines product strategy, user research, rapid prototyping and AI training and evaluation. She is particularly interested in what happens when products meet real-world complexity: ambiguous requirements, failure states, trust and human judgment.

She has spoken at Write the Docs, CREST Conference and Inspor Conference, and enjoys turning lessons from real products into practical ideas developers, designers and product teams can use.

A builder at heart, Chisom co-created Girls Nest, an award-winning solution empowering women, and was a finalist in the Microsoft Agrotech Hackathon.

Chisom Aniefuna is a Product Manager working at the intersection of AI, fintech and emerging technology. Over the last four years, she has built digital products spanning payments, identity, AI-assisted workflows and consumer experiences, used by tho... Show more

Computer Engineer. Independent professional. I have more than 20 years dedicated to the world of data as a BI Trainer and Consultant. Currently immersed in the world of Power Platform - Power BI.

Computer Engineer. Independent professional. I have more than 20 years dedicated to the world of data as a BI Trainer and Consultant. Currently immersed in the world of Power Platform - Power BI. Show more

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

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