Pankaj Bakshi is an Enterprise AI Strategist, AI Commercialization Leader, and Agentic AI Leader with 25+ years of experience driving large‑scale digital and AI transformation across global, regulated enterprises. He specializes in AI commercialization, GTM strategy, enterprise AI adoption, and value realization frameworks that convert AI prototypes into scalable, revenue‑impacting products.

Pankaj has launched enterprise‑grade AI platforms, including a GenAI‑powered mobile app adopted by global users, a regulatory‑compliant ML Model Foundry, and AI‑native integration frameworks across SAP, Oracle, Workday, and Azure ecosystems. His work spans clinical research, healthcare, BFSI, ERP modernization, and intelligent automation.

He has held leadership roles at IBM, Deloitte, Capgemini, and most recently Fortrea, where he led enterprise AI strategy, commercialization, and global AI adoption. Pankaj is known for designing federated AI operating models, establishing AI Centers of Excellence, and building enterprise AI literacy programs for executives and frontline teams.
Agentic AI, Clinical AI, Enterprise AI, AI Governance, AI Ethics, AI Commercialization, Digital Transformation, Healthcare AI, Responsible AI, AI Leadership, AI Strategy, GenAI, LLMOps, RAG, AI in Clinical Trials, AI for CROs, Dharma & AI, Ethical Tech, Future of Work

Pankaj Bakshi is an Enterprise AI Strategist, AI Commercialization Leader, and Agentic AI Leader with 25+ years of experience driving large‑scale digital and AI transformation across global, regulated enterprises. He specializes in AI commercializati... 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

I'm Swathi. I started Structured Way to spread the word to an overwhelmed world: we don't need to beat ourselves up to be 100% structured. I follow the 70/30 principle. Structure your life and work at 70%, and leave 30% intentionally unstructured, for chaos and opportunities to unfold.
For years I aimed to be 100% structured and organised, only to find that 70% gave the best results. It let me make shifts I never planned for: software engineer, product manager, project and program manager, and now author.

I'm Swathi. I started Structured Way to spread the word to an overwhelmed world: we don't need to beat ourselves up to be 100% structured. I follow the 70/30 principle. Structure your life and work at 70%, and leave 30% intentionally unstructured, fo... Show more

20+ years experience in Business Intelligence, Big Data and
Analytics. On the last years he managed Datawarehouse and
Big Data programs at Banco Hipotecario and Banco Galicia
among others.
The last 3 years he became keynote speaker at several Big Data
and Analytics events in different countries as Colombia, UK,
Sweden and the UAE.
He is also founder of the Big Data & Analytics program at
Universidad de Palermo and associate teacher in several
universities such as Universidad Catolica, IAE and the
innovation program at Monterrey TEC in Mexico

20+ years experience in Business Intelligence, Big Data and Analytics. On the last years he managed Datawarehouse and Big Data programs at Banco Hipotecario and Banco Galicia among others. The last 3 years he became keynote speaker at several Big... Show more

Benefiting from 25 years of experience in implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and its predecessor Navision and now the rest of the Microsoft Biz Apps stack, I'm passionate about how technology can drive business growth through consistent and efficient processes whilst giving new levels of insight through reporting and AI. Between my day job of leading one of the UK's biggest SME focused Dynamics partners I have the privilege of being Chairmen of Directions, a association of more than 1200 Dynamics partners worldwide and a Microsoft MVP for Business applications.

Benefiting from 25 years of experience in implementing, customising and supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and its predecessor Navision and now the rest of the Microsoft Biz Apps stack, I'm passionate about how technology can drive bu... Show more

Andreas Stieger is a Senior Software Dev. Manager at Amazon. He works on Linux based operating system distributions for the Cloud. He leads the AWS office in Dresden and is a managing director for the AWS Development Center Germany GmbH.

Andreas Stieger is a Senior Software Dev. Manager at Amazon. He works on Linux based operating system distributions for the Cloud. He leads the AWS office in Dresden and is a managing director for the AWS Development Center Germany GmbH. Show more

Emilija Gotautaitė is Partner & Customer Manager at OIXIO and Onederful, a dedicated lease accounting brand built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
She works with customers, partners, and ISVs across Europe and North America, helping organizations maximize the value of Business Central and turn technology investments into business results.
Beyond her day-to-day work, Emilija actively educates the Business Central community through YouTube videos, webinars, podcasts, social media content, and customer events, translating complex topics into practical insights. Her experience spans customer enablement, partner development, and software product growth, giving her a unique perspective on both the technology and business side of the Dynamics ecosystem

Emilija Gotautaitė is Partner & Customer Manager at OIXIO and Onederful, a dedicated lease accounting brand built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. She works with customers, partners, and ISVs across Europe and North America, helping organ... Show more

Stephan is a seasoned technology professional with a pedigree going back several decades of developing business-critical applications for various industries. His expertise spans multiple technologies and programming languages, including C++, C#, several BusinessBasic dialects, and most recently, Java and Kotlin. He guest-lectures at the University of Applied Sciences, Trier. As a senior management member of Albuquerque-based BASIS International, Stephan currently oversees the development and growth of their new webforJ framework, an offshoot from BASIS’ widely recognized and successful Java-based business programming language. The webforJ framework is a single-stack UI framework for Java and Kotlin, targeting developers of mission-critical applications in mid-to large-scale enterprises, and Java-based ERP vendors worldwide.

Stephan is a seasoned technology professional with a pedigree going back several decades of developing business-critical applications for various industries. His expertise spans multiple technologies and programming languages, including C++, C#, seve... Show more

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead AI Engineer and has contributed to AI development and evaluation projects with Meta AI, MsingiAI, and Graph Fusion AI. He is the founder of Ubuntu Edge AI, dedicated to making AI accessible through deploying offline AI in mobile phones and a mentor with the Society of AI Africa Rising AI Developers program, where he supports emerging AI talent across Africa.

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead AI Engineer and has contributed to AI devel... Show more

Product Manager at 4PS, for construction ISV functionality in Business Central.

I enjoy connecting with people, seeing the world from their perspective, then applying technology solutions to help them do business more effectively.

Since starting out in the world of IT in 1996, I've worked across product and program management, ERP implementation, team management, and technical documentation.

Product Manager at 4PS, for construction ISV functionality in Business Central. I enjoy connecting with people, seeing the world from their perspective, then applying technology solutions to help them do business more effectively. Since startin... Show more

Liene Freija Lund is a leadership and communication consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organisations, including senior roles within the United Nations system.

She works with leaders and teams to improve how they think, communicate and make decisions in complex and high-pressure environments. Her work focuses on attentive communication, emotional intelligence and decision-making as practical leadership tools — not abstract concepts.

Liene is the co-founder of Pathfinder Duo, SIA, a consultancy combining leadership development with cybersecurity and organisational resilience. She designs and delivers executive trainings, workshops and coaching programmes for organisations across Europe.

Alongside her professional work, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Communication, Behaviour and Credibility Analysis, where her research explores how emotional intelligence and communication directly impact team performance.

Her speaking style combines clarity, depth and real-world experience, offering audiences practical insights they can apply immediately in their leadership and professional roles.

Liene Freija Lund is a leadership and communication consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organisations, including senior roles within the United Nations system. She works with leaders and teams to improve how they think, co... Show more

Akshay Nara is a Senior Manager in Agentic AI at EXL, where he leads engineering teams and advises Fortune 500 clients on building, scaling, and governing enterprise AI systems. With over 9 years at the frontier of Conversational AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI, Akshay brings rare depth — from hands-on platform architecture to C-suite advisory — making him one of the few practitioners who can credibly bridge the gap between technical implementation and enterprise strategy.

His client portfolio spans some of the most demanding industries in the world: healthcare (CVS Health, McKesson, CoverMyMeds), financial services (Experian), and industrial manufacturing (Stanley Black & Decker, Cinch). Across these engagements, Akshay has designed and deployed production-grade Conversational AI systems leveraging platforms including Google CX Agent Studio, Dialogflow CX, Amelia v4–v7, Sierra AI, Omilia, and Google Cloud Vertex AI — consistently driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and improved customer experience at scale.
In recent years, Akshay has deepened his focus on the emerging agentic AI paradigm — including multi-agent orchestration, RAG-based knowledge systems, LLM integration, and responsible AI governance — areas where enterprise demand is rapidly outpacing available talent and proven frameworks. His work gives him a practitioner’s perspective on what actually works in production, beyond the hype.

Speaking: Akshay spoke on “The Illusion of Agentic AI” at Google I/O Extended New Delhi (Aug 2026), sharing field lessons on what separates real autonomous agents from workflow automation dressed up as agents — drawing on his experience shipping 30+ production voice agents in regulated industries.

Akshay holds certifications as an Nvidia Certified Associate in Generative AI & LLMs, Amelia 7.0 Agentic AI, and holds two Google GenAI certifications.

Akshay Nara is a Senior Manager in Agentic AI at EXL, where he leads engineering teams and advises Fortune 500 clients on building, scaling, and governing enterprise AI systems. With over 9 years at the frontier of Conversational AI, GenAI, and Agent... Show more

Luis Majano is a Computer Engineer, published author, founder, and CEO of Ortus Solutions, Corp (www.ortussolutions.com), a consulting firm specializing in open-source tooling, web development, architecture, and professional open-source.

He has been designing and working with software architecture and technologies since the year 2000. He has a passion for learning and mentoring developers so they can succeed with sustainable software practices and the usage and development of open-source software.

He created the BoxLang JVM Language, ColdBox HMVC, ContentBox Modular CMS, TestBox BDD, CommandBox CLI, and over 200 open-source projects. He speaks regularly at several international conferences, and you can read his blog at www.luismajano.com.

Luis Majano is a Computer Engineer, published author, founder, and CEO of Ortus Solutions, Corp (www.ortussolutions.com), a consulting firm specializing in open-source tooling, web development, architecture, and professional open-source. He has be... Show more

Vincent Bertin is Managing Consultant and founder of vbch, the Swiss consultancy he established in Valais in 2019. In 28 years of practice he has worked for clients in 15 countries across industry, luxury, software publishing, and the public sector, managing budgets up to CHF 1 million.

A strategic business analyst and product manager, he works at the intersection of business and generative AI. Two products are live in production, built with retrieval-augmented generation on frontier and open-weight models (Claude, Gemini, Mistral, Kimi) and orchestrated with Dify and n8n. In parallel, he manages the enterprise architecture repository of a Swiss cantonal administration as a product, driving its adoption by more than 600 registered users across 2,400 applications and 500 technologies.

A trainer as much as a consultant, he has trained 3,000 professionals over 20 years, notably at Digicomp, HES-SO, and SAWI, and he is preparing the Swiss federal AI Business Specialist diploma. His background is backed by an MSc from Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7), an Executive MBA from HEC Lausanne, and the CBAP, FSEA M1, PMP, Prosci CCP, and PSPO II certifications.

His long-term consulting mandates are on hold while he serves as Enterprise Architecture Repository Manager. He remains available for conference talks, workshops, training sessions, and visiting lectures.

On stage he starts where transformations actually fail: with the problem, framed in its context, before the solution is built. Or, in his own words: "I love the problem more than the solution."

vincent.bertin@vbch.ch | https://www.vbch.ch with two GenAI products live from Internet

Vincent Bertin is Managing Consultant and founder of vbch, the Swiss consultancy he established in Valais in 2019. In 28 years of practice he has worked for clients in 15 countries across industry, luxury, software publishing, and the public sector, ... Show more

Dr. Amy Gutman, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency physician, global keynote speaker, best-selling author, and executive performance coach helping leaders optimize the biology behind high performance. Founder of ToughLoveMD and author of the best-seller "Powerhouse Living: Lead Your Life Like a Resuscitation", Dr. Gutman teaches organizations how sleep, stress, metabolism, recovery, and cognitive load drive decision quality, resilience, retention, and results. A keynote favorite across healthcare, technology, cybersecurity, business, and leadership events, she consistently earns outstanding feedback from attendees and organizers for her high-energy, science-backed, conference-favorite sessions that leave audiences thinking differently — with immediately actionable personal and professional impacts. Her mission is simple: most leadership development treats performance as a mindset problem. She treats it as a biological operating system. Using her Cellular Leadership and Powerhouse Physiology frameworks, Dr. Gutman turns emergency medicine, executive leadership, and human performance science into practical strategies for clearer decisions, faster recovery, stronger teams, and sustained high performance.

Dr. Amy Gutman, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency physician, global keynote speaker, best-selling author, and executive performance coach helping leaders optimize the biology behind high performance. Founder of ToughLoveMD and author of the b... Show more

Hi, my name is Gabi. I am a Director of Engineering with 17 years of experience in the software development industry and a decade in leadership roles, I excel at driving innovation, creating high-performing teams, and delivering cutting-edge software solutions. My BSc in software engineering and an MBA in hi-tech management have played a significant role in my success, along with the great love and support from my wife and two lovely daughters.

Hi, my name is Gabi. I am a Director of Engineering with 17 years of experience in the software development industry and a decade in leadership roles, I excel at driving innovation, creating high-performing teams, and delivering cutting-edge software... Show more

D365 Business Central Developer | Product-minded builder focused on real-world impact

D365 Business Central Developer | Product-minded builder focused on real-world impact Show more

Tony Santiago leads CapNexus Applied Intelligence, the AI and AWS practice at a mid-tier technology consultancy, and is the creator of the AI Capability Flywheel. He spent six years at AWS where he co-authored the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Platform Perspective and the CAF for AI with its maturity assessment, helped Global Systems Integrators and Fortune 500 organizations stand up AI and agentic practices, and enabled more than 30,000 developers. He has published AWS blog posts and code samples across platform engineering, AI, and agentic systems.

Tony Santiago leads CapNexus Applied Intelligence, the AI and AWS practice at a mid-tier technology consultancy, and is the creator of the AI Capability Flywheel. He spent six years at AWS where he co-authored the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Platf... Show more

I unite good humans and great ideas to drive inspiration, innovation, and transformation | Plenty of experience across various industries | Mobilizing bodies & minds

I unite good humans and great ideas to drive inspiration, innovation, and transformation | Plenty of experience across various industries | Mobilizing bodies & minds Show more

Solution Architect and Senior Consultant in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365, with more than five years of experience leading the digitalization and automation of critical processes. I define scalable and secure architectures, with a focus on technical quality, governance, ALM, and traceability throughout the entire solution lifecycle.

My career stands out for its strong connection to the Microsoft ecosystem, where I have been named a Super User and official moderator on three occasions. I combine my technical work with mentoring in programs such as Women in Power (Platform) and Power Up, as well as training emerging talent in the local community.

I regularly participate as a speaker at leading events such as Bizz Summit, Power Platform Bootcamp, and Power Platform Madrid, and share specialized knowledge through technical articles on LinkedIn. My approach focuses on turning complex business needs into robust, sustainable, and results-oriented technology solutions.

Solution Architect and Senior Consultant in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365, with more than five years of experience leading the digitalization and automation of critical processes. I define scalable and secure architectures, with a focus o... Show more

Pav Lertjitbanjong is a Decision Scientist and the founder of PAVNESS — Unbreakable Leadership Lab, a high-stakes performance training platform for the AI era.

She spent over 20 years inside Fortune 500 and global organizations, most recently as Head of Strategic Analytics at Adobe, advising senior leaders on the data, go-to-market & marketing strategies behind their highest-stakes decisions. The PAVNESS THINK Protocol is what emerged when she paired two decades of operator pattern recognition with Decision Science and stress-research-backed training in performance under pressure.

She holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, a BBA in Decision Science from the University of Kentucky, and is Stanford-trained in AI Leadership and Public Speaking. She's been featured in media e.g. New York Post, Yahoo Finance, MSN, and various thought leadership podcasts.

Based in Minnesota, but travel frequently to Bangkok Thailand, New York City and San Francisco Bay Area

Pav Lertjitbanjong is a Decision Scientist and the founder of PAVNESS — Unbreakable Leadership Lab, a high-stakes performance training platform for the AI era. She spent over 20 years inside Fortune 500 and global organizations, most recently as H... Show more

Jason Bell is a seasoned machine learning practitioner, author, and strategic advisor with over 17 years of experience bridging theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementation, backed by 36+ years in software. His book, "Machine Learning: Hands On For Developers and Technical Professionals" (Wiley, 2014 and 2020), is required reading at over 35 universities worldwide including Columbia, NYU, and UC San Diego. Jason's practical approach to machine learning has helped organisations across industries leverage AI to drive growth and competitive advantage.

Jason Bell is a seasoned machine learning practitioner, author, and strategic advisor with over 17 years of experience bridging theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementation, backed by 36+ years in software. His book, "Machine Learning: Hands... Show more

Nidhi Sharma is the founder of ShiftElevates and a speaker who helps leaders turn strategy into clear decisions, focused execution, and measurable value.

Across financial services, insurance, healthcare, media, technology, and other complex environments, she has led large-scale transformations and trained more than 1,000 professionals. Her work connects strategy, product and portfolio thinking, business agility, and responsible AI adoption.

Nidhi speaks about the gaps that stop capable organizations from delivering value: unclear outcomes, weak prioritization, disconnected decision-making, and technology introduced without the operating discipline to make it useful. Through practical stories, relatable examples, and usable frameworks, she helps audiences surface the real problem, make better trade-offs, and shift from doing more work to doing the work that matters.

Nidhi Sharma is the founder of ShiftElevates and a speaker who helps leaders turn strategy into clear decisions, focused execution, and measurable value. Across financial services, insurance, healthcare, media, technology, and other complex enviro... Show more

Je possède une expérience de plus de 20 ans dans le développement logiciel Agile et DevOps, et Coach Agile depuis 2016.

Mon expertise variée m'a permis d'intervenir dans divers domaines technologiques et contextes agiles.

Aujourd’hui, j'accompagne les organisations et les équipes dans leurs transformations en apportant mon dynamisme, mon réalisme, ma vision stratégique et mon savoir-faire.

Je se défini comme “Humaniste / Progressiste”. Je suis convaincu que le progrès social et humain est possible grâce aux avancées scientifiques, technologiques, économiques et démocratiques.

Je soutiens l’innovation, la créativité, l’éducation et la culture comme moyens d’émancipation individuelle et collective.

Je mets en œuvre ces valeurs dans ma pratique du coaching, en respectant la diversité, l’autonomie et la créativité de mes clients. Je les aide à prendre conscience de leurs forces, de leurs freins et de leurs opportunités, à définir leurs priorités, à élaborer des plans d’action et à les mettre en œuvre. Je les accompagne dans l’amélioration de leurs performances, de leur bien-être et de leur épanouissement professionnel.

Je possède une expérience de plus de 20 ans dans le développement logiciel Agile et DevOps, et Coach Agile depuis 2016. Mon expertise variée m'a permis d'intervenir dans divers domaines technologiques et contextes agiles. Aujourd’hui, j'accomp... Show more

Abel Adugam is a venture capitalist, product strategist, and global voice on ethical and human-centered AI innovation.

As Managing Partner at the Softdroom AI Fund, he leads investments in startups building artificial intelligence with purpose balancing technological progress with societal responsibility.

A lifelong entrepreneur and ecosystem builder, Abel has advised founders, VCs, and policymakers on responsible AI frameworks, startup scaling, and the intersection of capital, conscience, and code. His talks blend sharp humor, deep insight, and real world experience inspiring audiences to rethink what progress means in the age of intelligent machines.

Abel Adugam is a venture capitalist, product strategist, and global voice on ethical and human-centered AI innovation. As Managing Partner at the Softdroom AI Fund, he leads investments in startups building artificial intelligence with purpose ba... Show more

Courtney Hamp is Founder and CEO of Opichi. He guides founders, CTOs, and technology directors in architecting production-grade, enterprise-scale AI platforms and business initiatives that move at the speed of possibility. Building upon and extending customers’ existing technology, he creates the new engine that transforms how organizations operate, compete, and create value for their customers.

Courtney Hamp is Founder and CEO of Opichi. He guides founders, CTOs, and technology directors in architecting production-grade, enterprise-scale AI platforms and business initiatives that move at the speed of possibility. Building upon and extending... Show more

Hazem Ali is a Distinguished Mission-critical AI & ML Engineer / Architect and the Founder & CEO of Skytells, with 20+ years of expertise in deep learning, edge intelligence, cloud, enterprise AI, and software engineering. He specializes in R&D of scalable systems that deliver industry transformation & measurable value.

Recognized for uniting engineering depth with architectural vision, he enables responsible adoption of AI across global enterprises, His leadership has shaped teams across enterprise and government sectors, and his contributions have been acknowledged by global leaders through invitations to keynote international conferences and collaborate with top organizations worldwide.

His footprint includes contributions with leading organizations like Cisco, Apple, and Microsoft, influencing technologies widely used today.

With deep expertise in software engineering, security, and AI, he designs complex enterprise systems that translate advanced research into reliable, mission-critical systems. He collaborates across global enterprises, government, academia, and tech communities to support responsible AI. Guided by architectural rigor and long-term vision, he advances deep learning, edge AI, and secure, governed enterprise AI.

Hazem Ali is a Distinguished Mission-critical AI & ML Engineer / Architect and the Founder & CEO of Skytells, with 20+ years of expertise in deep learning, edge intelligence, cloud, enterprise AI, and software engineering. He specializes in R&D of sc... Show more

Don't tell anyone, but I started as a software developer. Fifteen years later, clients describe me as "like Gandalf," mostly because I walk into their hardest problems and leave behind teams that don't need me anymore. Lately that meant shipping a production marketplace built entirely with AI agents, without a single defect. I write at ryanlatta.com and keep bees. Come say hi.

Don't tell anyone, but I started as a software developer. Fifteen years later, clients describe me as "like Gandalf," mostly because I walk into their hardest problems and leave behind teams that don't need me anymore. Lately that meant shipping a pr... Show more

Larry Larmeu is a technology and transformation executive based in London. Over twenty years he has led large-scale mergers, integrations, and organisational change programmes in financial services, holding leadership roles at major consulting firms and building delivery organisations from the ground up.

He writes and speaks about why transformation fails at the people layer rather than the technology layer, drawing on two decades of watching both go wrong. His work covers digital transformation, AI adoption, post-merger integration, and what leaders consistently misjudge about how organisations absorb change.

He is the author of subMERGED: A Business Novel on Leading Through Change, published in 2026, and has written for Digital First Magazine on organisational change in technology leadership.

Larry Larmeu is a technology and transformation executive based in London. Over twenty years he has led large-scale mergers, integrations, and organisational change programmes in financial services, holding leadership roles at major consulting firms ... Show more

Elad Ben-Hur is an Agile, Communication, and Career coach who works with R&D teams and organizations to support meaningful Agile adoption and continuous improvement. With experience across Agile & Scrum environments, he helps teams focus on delivering real value while building healthy, collaborative ways of working.

Over the years, Elad has become especially interested in the role of communication in team effectiveness. He has seen how many challenges attributed to process or structure are, in practice, communication and alignment problems. His work focuses on helping leaders and teams design clearer conversations, strengthen trust, and create shared understanding around decisions and change.

In addition to team coaching, Elad supports leadership development and culture change, believing that when people feel safe to speak, be heard, and grow, better systems and better outcomes naturally follow.

Elad Ben-Hur is an Agile, Communication, and Career coach who works with R&D teams and organizations to support meaningful Agile adoption and continuous improvement. With experience across Agile & Scrum environments, he helps teams focus on deliverin... Show more