Nathan Saldanha is the Global Director, Digital Strategy & Growth at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Personalisation at scale. Nathan has been part of Sitecore implementations across APAC and North America, including award-winning projects. He is passionate about helping organisations unlock real business value through scalable, future proofed architecture and smart platform strategy.

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Director, Digital Strategy & Growth at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for... Show more

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas. Winner of the 2026 Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award for her contribution in breaking barriers.

She is a mentor/trainer for the BécALAS program and the Lorna Rojas Foundation, united with heart; an associate, volunteer, and speaker at WOMCY; a speaker at Talent Land 2025 and 2023; a panelist for the International Women Who Inspire Forum 2024 and 2025 and ITGAM, among others; and a judge at entrepreneurship events at AUEH. She holds a degree in Administrative Informatics, a master's degree in Business Administration, a diploma in women leaders, and several certifications in marketing, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence. With over 25 years of experience as a strategist, mentor, and creator of educational content, her most recent project is Sabiduría en Línea (a program airing Mondays at 7:00 pm on Radio Canacope). Constantly updating her skills, she recently participated in the 1st [event/conference/etc.]. Generation of the “Back to Lead” Program of Santander, Momlancers and Victoria 147 (Agile methodology training).

Her most recent conference was: "Freedom Begins When We Think" at the Honorable Congress of Tlaxcala (2026).

Passionate about the human impact of technology, she demonstrates that innovation is most powerful when it integrates generations and talent. As a mentor to women in technology and entrepreneurship. Elizabeth is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through hands-on training and support in the use of artificial intelligence, digital tools, and sustainable business models.

Through her venture, Venta Casa México, where she serves as Director of Business Development, she integrates technology with human development, offering both traditional and digital real estate services. She provides comprehensive 360° services, implementing digital tools to accelerate property sales and rental transactions.

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Mexicana y conferencista internacional reconocida por su capacidad de traducir temas complejos de tecnología e inteligencia artificial en ideas claras, prácticas y motivadoras. Acreedora al Galardón "Rompiendo techos de Cristal" 2026.

Mentora/Capacitadora para el programa BécALAS y la Fundación Lorna Rojas unidos con el corazón, asociada, voluntaria y speaker en WOMCY, conferencista en Talent Land 2025 y 2023, panelista para el Foro Internacional Mujeres que Inspiran 2024 y 2025 e ITGAM, entre otros, jurado en eventos de emprendimiento en AUEH. Licenciada en Informática Administrativa con maestría en Administración de Negocios, Diplomado en mujeres líderes y varias certificaciones en mercadotecnia, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia emocional, más de 25 años de trayectoria como estratega, mentora y creadora de contenidos educativos en su proyecto más reciente: Sabiduría en Línea (programa lunes 7:00 pm a través de Radio Canacope) y en constante actualización acaba de formar parte de la 1ra. Generación del Programa “Back to Lead” de Santander, Momlancers y Victoria 147 (formación en metodología Ágil).

Más reciente conferencia es: "La Liberta empieza cuando pensamos" en el H. Congreso de Tlaxcala. (2026)

Apasionada por el impacto humano de la tecnología, demostrando que la innovación es más poderosa cuando integra generaciones y talento. Como mentora de mujeres en tecnología y emprendimiento, Elizabeth se dedica a cerrar la brecha de oportunidades a través de capacitación práctica y acompañamiento en el uso de inteligencia artificial, herramientas digitales y modelos de negocio sostenibles.

Desde su emprendimiento Venta Casa México como directora en Desarrollo de Negocios, integrando el uso de la tecnología con el desarrollo humano, inmobiliaria tradicional y digital que ofrece servicios 360° implementando servicios digitales para acelerar los cierres de negocio en venta y renta de propiedades.

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas. Winner of the 2026 Br... Show more

Torrey is a Product Manager at Microsoft's Global HQ working on the Azure Deployment Stacks and Bicep team. He is one of just a handful of PMs owning the programming language and Stacks management platform.

Torrey is a Product Manager at Microsoft's Global HQ working on the Azure Deployment Stacks and Bicep team. He is one of just a handful of PMs owning the programming language and Stacks management platform. Show more

30+ years living with code: as an entrepreneur, developer, freelancer, team lead, CTO, business analyst, product owner and founder of several companies and startups.

30+ years living with code: as an entrepreneur, developer, freelancer, team lead, CTO, business analyst, product owner and founder of several companies and startups. Show more

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Software Supply Chain Security, and Observability.

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Software Supply Ch... Show more

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same.
Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He founded No Impediments in 2023 where he serves clients in higher ed, retail, life sciences, and more.
Chris came to coaching as a second career after 10years on the road in the music industry. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, two kids, a dog and a cat.

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same. Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He fo... Show more

Riz Vazir has a deep background in tech and healthcare consulting, most recently as Director of Business Strategy at Microsoft. He founded Scroll By Choice to address a health crisis caused as collateral damage from the unrestricted monetization of human attention using sophisticated technology. His mission is to equip kids & adults to thrive with technology. Without this, employers face diminished human capital, schools will see declining academic performance, and society will experience increased loneliness. Riz is a certified change management professional with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Riz Vazir has a deep background in tech and healthcare consulting, most recently as Director of Business Strategy at Microsoft. He founded Scroll By Choice to address a health crisis caused as collateral damage from the unrestricted monetization of h... Show more

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale.
He coaches Microsoft employees and top global partners on data, AI, and Copilot at L200 through L400 in collaboration with lab providers including Technofocus, Skillable, and Spektra Labs. He has presented at the Microsoft AI Tour, the North America MCT Summit in Redmond, and community events across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
He is also the founder of GDO Health GmbH, a Swiss health tech startup using privacy-preserving generative AI to expand mental health access for Spanish-speaking populations — built with clinical partners, Swiss data residency, and zero tolerance for shortcuts.
His current obsession: helping organizations move from AI experimentation to agent-first operating models that hold up under scrutiny. He serves on the AI Certs Advisory Board and spends a lot of time thinking about who is liable when the agent gets it wrong.

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale. He ... Show more

Yang has 10 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 11 Microsoft certifications in the above areas.

Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied journalism in China and then shifted to technology when she pursued a Master’s in Digital Humanities at UCL, London. That’s where she broadened her digital skills and paved the way for her current role at EY Technology Consulting.

She established and leads “Code Club at EY”, a growing volunteering initiative where young people develop their interest in technology through learning how to code. She’s also passionate about inspiring more girls to study technology and is always willing to help girls discover their own paths.

Yang has 10 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 11 Microsoft certifications in the above areas. Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied ... Show more

Lidor is an xEngineer and former Software Engineering Team Lead at Wix.com. During his time at Wix, he managed both the Mobile Apps Editor and Mobile Design System teams, focusing on building infrastructure for mobile developers and creating seamless app-editing experiences for millions of users worldwide.

A passionate mobile architecture enthusiast, Lidor played a pivotal role in developing React Native UI libraries used both internally at Wix and by the global open-source community, making core contributions to renowned projects like react-native-ui-lib and react-native-calendars.

He holds a dual major in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship from Reichman University. Outside of architecture and code, Lidor is an avid long-distance runner who recently crossed the finish line of his first half marathon.

Lidor is an xEngineer and former Software Engineering Team Lead at Wix.com. During his time at Wix, he managed both the Mobile Apps Editor and Mobile Design System teams, focusing on building infrastructure for mobile developers and creating seamless... Show more

Architect at Encamina, with 25+ years of experience in technology. I help organizations simplify business through Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. Passionate about teaching, I prefer sharing knowledge over chasing trends.

Architect at Encamina, with 25+ years of experience in technology. I help organizations simplify business through Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. Passionate about teaching, I prefer sharing knowledge over chasing trends. Show more

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

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

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

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

As a 12-time Microsoft Dynamics MVP, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise with others and contributing to the growth and success of the Dynamics 365 community. As the host of PartnerTalks.com, a weekly LinkedIn interview show, I chat with Business Executives from the Microsoft Community about their insights, ideas, and best practices. PartnerTalks.com has reached over 270 episodes and is now in its fifth year of production, attracting a global audience of professionals who want to learn from the experts and stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

As a 12-time Microsoft Dynamics MVP, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise with others and contributing to the growth and success of the Dynamics 365 community. As the host of PartnerTalks.com, a weekly LinkedIn interview show, I chat with Busin... Show more

AI is forcing you to clarify your intentions.
AI is rendering and augmenting the quality of what you put in.

I connect what others see as separate: AI, business processes and strategy, and the human side of transformation. After 33 years building, advising, and leading at the highest levels, I bring entrepreneurs and leaders from AI-curious to AI-capable, with the clarity and experience that only comes from having been on the different sides of the table.

I help people understand and interact with AI beyond the hype, to embrace it so that AI can be the most beneficial to them. I draw this from my own daily experience with AI.

33 years across McKinsey, Bain, the European Commission, banking, law firms, and technology, across cultures and countries.
AI 50 INSEADers 2025, recognised among the top 50 INSEAD alumni for AI with real-world business impact.
Certified AI practitioner, Mindvalley 1st Prize, Best AI App Builder. Certified Claude Code practitioner and more.

AI is forcing you to clarify your intentions. AI is rendering and augmenting the quality of what you put in. I connect what others see as separate: AI, business processes and strategy, and the human side of transformation. After 33 years building... Show more

Jeremy has 30+ in systems design, red teaming, and blue teaming, and has led over 800 security audits across government and commercial environments. His background includes developing secure solutions, delivering cybersecurity services, teaching and mentoring future practitioners, and leading R&D initiatives. He served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Florida for more than two decades and founded the USF Whitehatters Computer Security Club. Jeremy is an expert witness, patent developer, frequent conference speaker, and has been recognized as Tampa Bay Technology Leader of the Year (2017) and CyberX Cybersecurity Leader of the Year (2023). He holds BS and MS degrees from USF, is a CISSP and CEH, and serves on the Academic Advisory Board for the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing.

Jeremy has 30+ in systems design, red teaming, and blue teaming, and has led over 800 security audits across government and commercial environments. His background includes developing secure solutions, delivering cybersecurity services, teaching and ... Show more

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped his combined expertise in technical and business realms.

Over the past 20 years, Fernandez has overseen more than 250 projects across four continents and 25 countries, delivering technical solutions in content, commerce, mobile, and martech for some of the world’s most renowned companies. From writing code as a developer and designing systems as an architect to training teams, serving as a CTO, advising global enterprises, defining product roadmaps, and developing marketing strategies, he has taken on nearly every role in technology and digital innovation.

Fernandez has led multicultural teams of managers, content experts, engineers, strategists, and architects (he is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English). His professional mission is to constantly close the gap between business vision and technical execution. His work in media, retail, banking, hospitality, telecoms, and technology has given him a comprehensive view of the possibilities and challenges businesses face in the digital age.

Currently serving as Executive Director of Technology in VML, Fernandez is focused on the future of content, marketing, and automation platforms, investigating how companies can produce, distribute, and profit from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, composable architectures, and data-driven personalization.

With a broad, multidisciplinary background in software development, architecture, product ownership, and marketing, Fernandez is a gifted technology leader. He holds degrees in informatics and computer science and a Master’s in Finance, which shaped ... Show more

Teddy Teece is the Managing Partner of KEA Capital Partners, an investment firm that links international capital with New Zealand’s light industrial sector. He is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist whose work spans finance, technology, executive coaching, and real estate. Across these fields, he has focused on connecting purpose, profit, and planet while addressing overlooked market inefficiencies and practical business challenges.

Teddy's relationship with New Zealand comes through five generations of family ties, and his dual-hemisphere, bi-coastal early life helped shape his global outlook. This background informs his current work with long-term and lifestyle-oriented investors who seek financial returns while building deeper connections to New Zealand and contributing to its economy, environment, and infrastructure.

As Founder and Managing Partner of KEA Capital Partners, Teddy leads acquisition strategies across New Zealand’s “golden triangle,” with attention on light industrial sectors. The firm focuses on acquiring, growing, and consolidating established businesses that support the country’s infrastructure. Through KEA Capital Partners, he is raising funds from investors seeking residency in New Zealand while making a meaningful contribution to its economy.

Teddy developed KEA Capital Partners’s business plan and thesis during his first year in Wharton’s Executive MBA program. This involved building advisory relationships, stress-testing the plan, and shaping a timely opportunity. KEA Capital Partners now offers a geopolitical insurance product for investors concerned about macroeconomic uncertainty and interested in New Zealand as a safe and stable place to live and invest. His model combines private equity, search fund methods, local partnerships, community events, and philanthropic opportunities.

Before founding KEA Capital Partners, Teddy served as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of an investment bank that processed eight and nine-figure transactions. He also co-founded a marketplace for unique experiences through an incubator and created partnerships with major providers. In consulting, he co-founded a leadership and family business advisory service that supports business families, executives, and next-generation leaders across the United States, the Middle East, and New Zealand.

Teddy has also developed a nonprofit and executive retreat destination near Boulder, Colorado, improving a forty-acre property for connection, reflection, wellness, and community. Since 2017, he has supported Navy SEAL families through a foundation and helped raise six- and seven-figure sums for charities.

Teddy graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, earned recognition for the university’s best senior essay, competed as an NCAA Division I lightweight rower, and played rugby.

Today, Teddy Teece works with a New Zealand-based team, supports charitable organizations, writes, drums, works the land, and seeks adventure. He remains focused on service, stewardship, and partnerships that support lasting organizations and communities.

Teddy Teece is the Managing Partner of KEA Capital Partners, an investment firm that links international capital with New Zealand’s light industrial sector. He is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist whose work spans finance, technology, exe... Show more

Nicolás Contreras is the AI Director of PappCorn, a Colombian startup studio that builds ventures from the inside, alongside their founders. He leads the studio's AI-native practice, where every partner's repo gets an agent squad on day one — an orchestrator, a typed fleet of specialists, and a skills library, versioned inside the partner's own codebase — so the first thing a startup buys is the factory, not the feature. He productized the pre-code stage the same way: a discovery-to-unit-economics pipeline that runs as chained slash commands and has the authority to STOP a bad idea before anyone writes code. Delivery runs as an agent product team that hands feasibility to the machines and keeps value and viability with the humans. He is also CTO of Vaki, Colombia's largest crowdfunding platform, where he built vAIkilorians: ten production AI agents that let four people — one of them an engineer — run support, code, data and operations across three countries from a single Mac Studio. Electronic and industrial engineer from Universidad de los Andes. Builds from Bogotá, and builds robots with his kids on weekends.

Nicolás Contreras is the AI Director of PappCorn, a Colombian startup studio that builds ventures from the inside, alongside their founders. He leads the studio's AI-native practice, where every partner's repo gets an agent squad on day one — an orch... Show more

Alfonso Fuggetta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on software engineering, digital transformation, IT Strategy, and the impact of AI on organizations.
He is the former CEO and Scientific Director of Cefriel and served as Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Ferrari.
Over the last thirty years, he has advised companies and governments on how to design, govern, and scale digital and AI-driven innovation, bridging academia, industry, and public institutions.
Alfonso has also been a Visiting Professor at NTNU, University of Colorado, Boulder, and University of California, Irvine, and is ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide according to Elsevier/Stanford.
On stage, he combines rigorous research with real-world case studies, making complex technological and organizational issues understandable for executives, practitioners, and policymakers.
He regularly writes about technology and society on his Substack newsletter “A bassa voce”.

Alfonso Fuggetta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on software engineering, digital transformation, IT Strategy, and the impact of AI on organizations. He is the former CEO and Scientific Director of Cefriel ... Show more

A software engineer with 15 years of experience, currently working as a hands-on Solutions Architect and consultant, helping development teams deliver better products. He focuses on collaboratively designing solutions with clients—evaluating ideas, assessing risks, and translating them into technical requirements aligned with business goals.

A software engineer with 15 years of experience, currently working as a hands-on Solutions Architect and consultant, helping development teams deliver better products. He focuses on collaboratively designing solutions with clients—evaluating ideas, a... Show more

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders, and women leaders in 28 countries, sharing her methodology for achieving business results through authentic connections.

She is the author of the amazon bestseller "The Super Connector's Playbook". With over 20 years of global experience across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., she brings both corporate and startup perspectives to the tech world. Lirone contributes to leading global magazines and serves as an executive director at a UN-affiliated NGO supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders,... Show more

Samant Kumar is a seasoned multiple award-winning Portfolio Manager and Agile Program Manager at Capgemini, boasting over 20+ years of extensive experience in Agile Program/Project Management and software solution delivery across diverse domains. His professional journey is marked by a rich repertoire of certifications including AI SAFe SPC,AI-SM, PMIACP,ICP-ACC, A-CSM, CSM, and CSPO, solidifying his reputation as an agile champion.

Having previously contributed to IBM, Samant has cultivated a career focused on agile coaching,leadership, and management across product, program, and project dimensions. His proficiency spans agile tools, virtual collaboration tools, and career guidance, underscoring his commitment to achieving successful project outcomes and nurturing team excellence.

Samant's educational background includes a postgraduate degree in Finance and Marketing, complementing his Bachelor of Technology credentials. Actively engaged in the Agile community, he is a distinguished speaker at Agile/PM conferences like Agile 2024, PMI Houston 50th conference and Expo, Texas A&M, NorthEastern, Rice University Symposiums,Key note speaker at Judge at Johns Hopkins Product management club (JHPMC)-Product competition and Many PMI chapters Houston, Katy, woodlands, and Austin. His contributions have earned him recognition such as the Globee Award 2024, Claro award, Ctoday The Most Pioneering Agile Program Manager of the year 2024, Global Recognition award, Passion vista The Most admired Global Indian , Toastmasters International Best table topics speaker award along with numerous accolades from Capgemini and IBM.Samant is a fellow member of The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), THREWS Fellow member, Royal fellow(IOASD) member and SAS Eminent Fellow member. He also hold Harvard Business Review (HBR) Advisory council member, PEX Process network advisory council, University of Houston (Industry Advisory Board Nominated), Project Management Institute (PMI), Houston VP Program nominated. Samant has also served as a judge in prestigious events like the Stevie Award, Globee Award, Claro award, Judge at ReImagine education, Multiple Hackathons like Hackrice 14 at Rice University,Texas, MHacks at Michigan University, NASA International App challenge, Judge at Johns Hopkins Product management club (JHPMC)-Product competition, Hack UTD University of Texas, Dallas and HackUTA at UT Arlington, Science and Engineering Fair (TXSEF), and Science Exhibition of
Houston. Committed to mentorship, he actively participates in programs at Katy ISD School District, Texas, and adplist.org. Samant has contributed to several publications featured in prominent platforms such as Scopus,UT Dallas Project Management Symposium, IGI Global Publishing, Dzone, and PEX Process network. Agile Book chapter published in Scopus and IGI global.
Samant Kumar's multidimensional expertise and dedication establish him as a great asset in the domains of Agile and project management, embodying leadership and innovation in his
professional endeavors.

Samant Kumar is a seasoned multiple award-winning Portfolio Manager and Agile Program Manager at Capgemini, boasting over 20+ years of extensive experience in Agile Program/Project Management and software solution delivery across diverse domains. His... Show more

John works at Akamai Technologies, where he helps customers understand how AI, Cloud, and the Edge can transform their business.

Before joining Akamai, he led cloud initiatives at WPP, guiding the company through its initial forays into generative AI. Throughout his career, John has held senior roles across major cloud providers, managed service providers, and startups, bringing a wealth of experience to his current position.

John writes about cloud economics, edge architecture and AI inference economics (bradshaw.cloud/topics/ai-inference/) at bradshaw.cloud.

John works at Akamai Technologies, where he helps customers understand how AI, Cloud, and the Edge can transform their business. Before joining Akamai, he led cloud initiatives at WPP, guiding the company through its initial forays into generative... Show more

Elizabeth Orji is a distinguished senior technology strategist, AI project director, and digital governance expert operating at the vital intersection of emerging technology, ethical policy, and industrial transformation. As the Executive Director of the Global Network for Cyber Solutions (GNC), Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Forum for AI Governance (NFAIG), and the Senior AI Associate and Project Management Lead for the AI for Social Impact & Development (AI4SID) initiative, she dedicates her career to engineering scalable, sovereign technological frameworks that drive sustainable economic and societal development.

With a robust technical foundation rooted in an MSc in Computer Science and an academic trajectory navigating AI and Robotics, Elizabeth brings a deeply practical, field-tested perspective to the global tech stage. Her multifaceted expertise spans big data architectures, agentic workflows, and decentralized systems. She serves as an AI Subject Matter Expert for General Assembly and a guest lecturer at the SAE Institute, where she shapes the next generation of technical leaders.

A steadfast champion for inclusive innovation, Elizabeth sits on the Influence Board of the British Computer Society (BCS) and actively leads pioneering frameworks for ethical AI governance. Her work centers on moving emerging tech ecosystems from passive consumption to active creation—fostering data dignity, digital infrastructure autonomy, and collaborative development frameworks built to empower local communities.

An accomplished speaker, international tech judge, and ecosystem architect, Elizabeth routinely delivers thought-provoking keynotes that bridge the gap between complex technological theory and real-world, high-impact execution.

Elizabeth Orji is a distinguished senior technology strategist, AI project director, and digital governance expert operating at the vital intersection of emerging technology, ethical policy, and industrial transformation. As the Executive Director of... Show more

Thiago Vieira is a cybersecurity keynote speaker, lawyer, and digital forensic expert who has delivered talks across Portugal, Brazil, and the United States on one central idea: digital immunity — the human capacity to recognize and resist cyberattacks before they happen.

A TEDx speaker (TEDxChiado), Thiago combines 15+ years of hands-on experience in software development, cybercrime law, and digital forensics to translate complex threats into actionable behavior for non-technical audiences. His signature BCS framework (Breathe, Check, Share) gives individuals and organizations a practical mental model for cyber resilience.

He is the founder of Portugal's first IAPMEI-certified cybersecurity startup accelerator (Incubou / Cybertech Acceleration), author of Self Hack, a court-appointed digital forensic expert in Portugal and Brazil, and an angel investor in 18+ AI-native cybersecurity startups across Europe and the Americas.

Thiago speaks to corporate teams, universities, government bodies, and tech conferences — in English and Portuguese.

Thiago Vieira is a cybersecurity keynote speaker, lawyer, and digital forensic expert who has delivered talks across Portugal, Brazil, and the United States on one central idea: digital immunity — the human capacity to recognize and resist cyberat... 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

Raise in Nashville, Tennessee, settled in Hamburg, Germany, with a few other continents in between. My academic background is macroeconomics, with a focus on Bayesian methods and labor market dynamics. I am currently working with two startups, trying to find a good compost system, and still drinking too much coffee.

Raise in Nashville, Tennessee, settled in Hamburg, Germany, with a few other continents in between. My academic background is macroeconomics, with a focus on Bayesian methods and labor market dynamics. I am currently working with two startups, trying... Show more

Brad Mathis is a Senior Information Security Consultant at Keller Schroeder with over 40 years of experience in information technology, working across multiple industries including financial services and healthcare.

Brad specializes in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and vCISO advisory services, helping organizations move beyond tools and start making informed, business-driven risk decisions.

His work focuses on security assessments, vulnerability management, and building practical, measurable approaches to risk reduction.

As both a former client of Keller Schroeder and a long-time consultant, Brad brings a pragmatic, real-world perspective to cybersecurity challenges, bridging the gap between technical teams and business leadership.

He holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CGEIT, CRISC, and GIAC credentials (GPEN, GCCC, GSTRT), with a focus on governance, risk, and strategic security leadership.

Outside of cybersecurity, Brad is an active community leader, serving in Rotary and on local boards, with a strong commitment to service and education.

Brad Mathis is a Senior Information Security Consultant at Keller Schroeder with over 40 years of experience in information technology, working across multiple industries including financial services and healthcare. Brad specializes in cybersecuri... Show more

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media knowledge with new technologies and was one of the earliest internet adopters in Croatia. He is a recognized lecturer and consultant the subjects of organization, internet, new media as well as politics and statistics.

Rakar ran or participated as consultant on a number of successful campaigns and races for organizations, parties and independent candidates on presidential, parliament and municipal elections in Europe, Asia and US.

He had worked on projects for various international institutions such as Council of Europe, European Fund for the Balkans, United Nations Development Programme, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), World Bank, Transparency International, U.S. State Department, Olof Palme International Center, Open Government Partnership and the Croatian Government. He has been for several years member of the jury for the Pollies award of the American Association of Political Consultants and a member of the jury for the World eDemocracy awards.

In his work with governments, law enforcement and corporations he worked as a data scientist and architect of advanced statistical, BI and predictive analytics systems designed to predict customer/supplier behavior, increase process efficiencies, find and eliminate hidden costs and simplify decision making, as well as identify, prevent, and/or disrupt criminal, fraudulent and money laundering activities..

Rakar studied Philosophy and Information sciences, University of Zagreb, speaks English fluently and is regular columnist and author to several blogs, web sites, newspapers and magazines in Croatia and internationally.

He is also recognized by World eGovernment forum as one of the "Top 10 who are changing the world of politics on the internet". Marko Rakar is a past president of EAPC (European association of political consultants), current presidento of IAPC (International association of political consultants), "School of politics" alumni and president (by Council of Europe), non-government expert on the subjects of open governance and data transparency, past president of Croatian NGO Vjetrenjača (English: Windmill) which is dedicated to bringing transparency and promoting open governance to Croatian and international public. Marko is a member of international Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as well as secretary of Croatian chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Croatia.

Since 2012. he is also a junior fellow at the World academy of Arts and Science. In 2013. Marko Rakar received „Informatika“ medal awarded by Croatian Information Technology Association. This medal is given to the organizations and individuals for achieved results in expanding and promoting information technologies. Washington DC based COMPOL magazine selected Marko as one of top hundred most influential political professionals of the year 2017.

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media kno... Show more

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