Christian has over 20 years of international UX experience and currently leads the UX Center of Competence at Optimizer.pt in Porto, Portugal. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavior informed design. He contributes to Harvard University DCE, Singularity University, Nomura Research Institute Japan, and many more. He is a published author on UX Design, AI Product Design and Behavior Design topics. He is teaching UX Leadership, Behavior Design and Human-Centered AI Experiences (HAX) at TheStarter.io. PortoAX/UX Activist. Jury Member of the UX Nordic Award 2026

Christian has over 20 years of international UX experience and currently leads the UX Center of Competence at Optimizer.pt in Porto, Portugal. He drives the development of award-winning, user-centered product solutions through UX research and Behavio... Show more

Kamil Panfil er CFO, styreleder og foredragsholder med bred erfaring fra både oppstartsbedrifter og etablerte selskaper. Han kombinerer solid finansforståelse med praktisk innsikt i teknologi, automatisering og ledelse. Kamil har jobbet med å bygge selskaper fra idé til skalering, ledet digitale transformasjonsprosesser og hjulpet ledere å ta smartere beslutninger raskere. På scenen er han kjent for sin energiske, ærlige og inspirerende stil som gjør komplekse temaer konkrete og relevante – enten det handler om vekst, strategi eller menneskene bak tallene.

Kamil Panfil er CFO, styreleder og foredragsholder med bred erfaring fra både oppstartsbedrifter og etablerte selskaper. Han kombinerer solid finansforståelse med praktisk innsikt i teknologi, automatisering og ledelse. Kamil har jobbet med å bygge s... Show more

Whitney Lovelace is a technology consultant specializing in strategy, product delivery, and enterprise transformation. With over a decade of experience in technology and strategy, she helps organizations navigate complex projects and large-scale transformations by combining technical rigor, strategic insight, and memorable, impactful communication techniques.

Whitney is passionate about making data meaningful through storytelling, using facilitation and engagement strategies that lead to better business outcomes and create compelling employee experiences. She has a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Simpson College and an MBA from Iowa State University with a specialization in Business Analytics.

An accomplished public speaker and facilitator, Whitney is known for helping leaders and teams translate strategy into action while fostering alignment, collaboration, and measurable results.

Whitney Lovelace is a technology consultant specializing in strategy, product delivery, and enterprise transformation. With over a decade of experience in technology and strategy, she helps organizations navigate complex projects and large-scale tran... Show more

Green IT Manager in the domain of Payment.
Love to contribute to products and see people using them
I'm an active member of Worldline Expert community (Methodology & Testing) and volunteer at PMI (Project Management Institute).
I'm certified MSP®, PMP®, Prince2Agile®, ISTQB®, REQB® and Black Belt Lean Management Service

Green IT Manager in the domain of Payment. Love to contribute to products and see people using them I'm an active member of Worldline Expert community (Methodology & Testing) and volunteer at PMI (Project Management Institute). I'm certified MSP... Show more

Martin Rojas leads AI Acceleration at PlayOn Sports, transforming how the 400+ person organization adopts AI. He moves teams from experimentation to production—building literacy and infrastructure to ship reliable AI features at scale.
As AI Acceleration Lead, Martin drives strategy and hands-on implementation: computer vision for automated sports broadcasting, LLM systems, and workflow automation that reduces real toil. He runs AI office hours, designs workshops, and cultivates AI champions across departments while establishing governance that enables speed without liability.
Martin speaks at DevNexus, Google DevFest, and ATL Dev Con on practical GenAI and prompt engineering as a discipline. He organizes ReactATL, Atlanta's 3,000+ member React community, and is a Cloudinary Media Developer Expert.
Previously architected solutions for Coca-Cola, Nike, and AT&T. Georgia Tech graduate, native Spanish speaker.

Martin Rojas leads AI Acceleration at PlayOn Sports, transforming how the 400+ person organization adopts AI. He moves teams from experimentation to production—building literacy and infrastructure to ship reliable AI features at scale. As AI Acceler... Show more

Whit Waldo is the founder and CEO of Innovian where he develops innovative technical solutions for a diverse portfolio of businesses. With over 15 years of experience, Whit has excelled as CTO for various startups and most recently as Director of Product Development for a global enterprise. He is the .NET and JS SDK maintainer and avid contributor for Dapr, a CNCF graduate. Outside of his professional endeavors, Whit enjoys playing complex board games, reading and traveling with his wife.

Whit Waldo is the founder and CEO of Innovian where he develops innovative technical solutions for a diverse portfolio of businesses. With over 15 years of experience, Whit has excelled as CTO for various startups and most recently as Director of Pro... 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’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

Kristine is a Solution Architect at CRMK and Microsoft MVP in Business Applications. She specializes in modern customer service and contact center solutions built on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio, helping organizations unify CRM, automation and AI to deliver smarter customer experiences.

Kristine is a Solution Architect at CRMK and Microsoft MVP in Business Applications. She specializes in modern customer service and contact center solutions built on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio, helping organizations unify CRM, a... 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

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

Former military aviator, with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical and Aerospace Systems, graduated MBA at IAE Business School, Universidad Austral. An Ethical Hacker by hobby and conviction, with over 5 years of experience in Pentesting, Adversary Simulation, and Application Security. I have led technical teams on high-impact projects, combining tactical discipline with a profound passion for technology.

I am an enthusiast of continuous learning, adversary simulation, and collaborative improvement among cybersecurity teams. Currently, I am driving a mindset shift at Naranja X, helping to tackle modern cybersecurity challenges with intelligence, strategy, and genuine collaboration.

Former military aviator, with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical and Aerospace Systems, graduated MBA at IAE Business School, Universidad Austral. An Ethical Hacker by hobby and conviction, with over 5 years of experience in Pentesting, Adversary Si... Show more

Minish Kumar Mucharla
Founder & CEO, AquaTech Foundation | Professional Mentor- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University- JNTU Hyderabad|Network Engineer at BSNL | EdTech & Innovation Strategist | AI & Cloud Technology Advocate

Minish Kumar Mucharla is a visionary entrepreneur and technology leader, currently serving as the Founder & CEO of AquaTech Foundation, an EdTech-driven organization headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. With a mission to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations, Minish has been instrumental in launching next-generation trauining programs in AI, cloud computing, blockchain, and full-stack development.

Minish Kumar Mucharla Founder & CEO, AquaTech Foundation | Professional Mentor- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University- JNTU Hyderabad|Network Engineer at BSNL | EdTech & Innovation Strategist | AI & Cloud Technology Advocate Minish Kumar Much... Show more

A huge football (Brøndby IF 🟨🟦) fan loving technology!

I'm a speaker, enthusiast and expert in Microsoft Power Platform and CRM solutions!

With over ten years of experience, I have a wealth of knowledge in process automation, Copilot Studio, and the diverse applications of Microsoft Power Platform. As Senior Power Platform Consultant I have successfully led numerous high-profile projects, delivering significant value to clients. I would say that my engaging presentations and deep knowledge make me a liked speaker.

The thing I love most about Power Platform is the short way from idea to solution!

A huge football (Brøndby IF 🟨🟦) fan loving technology! I'm a speaker, enthusiast and expert in Microsoft Power Platform and CRM solutions! With over ten years of experience, I have a wealth of knowledge in process automation, Copilot Studio,... Show more

Owner and director at Neuralab. Writing a book on the future of programming - or why ‘coding is the easier part’ / Columns > https://www.neuralab.net/author/kresimirkoncic/

Owner and director at Neuralab. Writing a book on the future of programming - or why ‘coding is the easier part’ / Columns > https://www.neuralab.net/author/kresimirkoncic/ Show more

I am a Systems Engineer and Mobile Architect with over nine years of experience designing digital solutions for sectors including banking, fintech, healthcare, and transportation. I currently work as a Mobile Architect at Scotiabank. I specialize in Flutter, React Native, and application architecture, with a focus on modularization, technical quality, and scalability. I have led teams, defined technical roadmaps, and supported development, testing, and delivery processes. I am the founder of FlupiOne Software – Innovation & Training and Flutter Piura, and a co-lead of AWS User Group Piura. I also speak, teach, and mentor, sharing knowledge about software architecture, mobile development, and artificial intelligence in software development.

I am a Systems Engineer and Mobile Architect with over nine years of experience designing digital solutions for sectors including banking, fintech, healthcare, and transportation. I currently work as a Mobile Architect at Scotiabank. I specialize in ... 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

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

Dmitry started his job as a software engineer more than 20 years ago, has delivered many software projects, failed a few, learned a lot of things from other people and now he is willing to share his stories of success and failures with broader audience. The ultimate goal of his activities is that software could be developed pragmatically, based on an engineering approach and mutual respect between all involved parts.

Dmitry started his job as a software engineer more than 20 years ago, has delivered many software projects, failed a few, learned a lot of things from other people and now he is willing to share his stories of success and failures with broader audien... Show more

Alesha Arp is a Principal Advisor at Diamond Star Technologies, where she helps organizations determine where AI creates real business value and what must change for it to succeed in practice.

Drawing on decades of experience across product strategy, UX research, information architecture, and organizational transformation, she challenges audiences to look beyond what technology can do and ask what it takes to make it work for people.

Her talks explore the intersection of AI, human judgment, trust, and organizational change, bringing practical experience, systems thinking, and a healthy willingness to challenge assumptions.

Alesha Arp is a Principal Advisor at Diamond Star Technologies, where she helps organizations determine where AI creates real business value and what must change for it to succeed in practice. Drawing on decades of experience across product strate... Show more

Alex Pagnoni is a technology leader and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience across software engineering, engineering leadership, consulting, and building technology companies and communities.

He currently leads Developer Experience initiatives at Docebo, working on engineering effectiveness, internal developer platforms, developer environments, CI/CD, and the adoption of AI across the software development lifecycle.

His work focuses on a central question: how can we build engineering organizations where developers can move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better software without adding unnecessary complexity?

Alongside his engineering leadership career, Alex is the founder of Axelerant and CTO Mastermind, a community of more than 1,000 technology leaders. He hosts Pionieri del Tech and CTO Mastermind Podcast, where he has interviewed more than 150 founders, CTOs, executives, and innovators, and is the author of “Vincere nel Tech”.

His talks combine technology, organizational design, Developer Experience, AI, and more than two decades of experience building and leading in the tech industry.

Alex Pagnoni is a technology leader and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience across software engineering, engineering leadership, consulting, and building technology companies and communities. He currently leads Developer Experience ... Show more

Dominik Schmidle is a Product Lead at Giant Swarm, driving the company's (agent) platform strategy. He's on a mission to simplify developers' lives through intuitive platforms, built for humans and their agents alike. He's a published author, CNCF Platform Engineering TCG contributor, and recent speaking highlights include KubeCon EU's Platform Engineering Day, the WeAreDevelopers World Congress, and Cloud Native Summit Munich.

Dominik Schmidle is a Product Lead at Giant Swarm, driving the company's (agent) platform strategy. He's on a mission to simplify developers' lives through intuitive platforms, built for humans and their agents alike. He's a published author, CNCF Pl... 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

Oussama Elmerrahi is a Data & AI Governance Consultant based in France, working at the intersection of data governance, AI governance, responsible AI, and digital policy.

His work focuses on helping organizations build trusted and accountable data environments through Data Quality, Data Lineage, Metadata Management, Data Ownership, governance operating models, maturity assessments, and regulatory alignment. He is particularly interested in how strong data governance can provide the foundation for trustworthy and responsible AI systems.

With a background in data analytics, data architecture, and AI-enabled environments, Oussama works across business, technology, legal, and compliance teams to translate governance principles into practical frameworks, controls, and implementation roadmaps.

He is also active in the international Internet Governance ecosystem, contributing to initiatives around responsible AI, digital governance, and multistakeholder cooperation.

Oussama Elmerrahi is a Data & AI Governance Consultant based in France, working at the intersection of data governance, AI governance, responsible AI, and digital policy. His work focuses on helping organizations build trusted and accountable data... Show more

Kent McDonald has spent his career building and fixing the software that keeps organizations running.

As Director of Delivery at Illuminated, Kent productizes services to help 7 figure organizations grow to 8 figures. As the founder of InsideProduct, he creates resources for the business analysts, product owners, and product managers who own the software that businesses depend on, but don’t sell.

His practitioner background spans business analysis, product ownership, and product management across organizations including Wells Fargo, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Principal Financial Group, HD Supply, and KBP Dog Training.

Kent is the author of several highly-rated books on IT leadership and business analysis, and speaks regularly at product management and business analysis conferences.

When not facedown on a keyboard, he's #ubersherpa for his family, working on his struggling golf game, and collecting National Parks — 52 out of 63.

Kent McDonald has spent his career building and fixing the software that keeps organizations running. As Director of Delivery at Illuminated, Kent productizes services to help 7 figure organizations grow to 8 figures. As the founder of InsideProdu... Show more

Mark Sayewich's philosophy: bring clarity, and that's enough. As Director of Customer Security Evangelism at Guidewire Software, he translates security risk into business language for a living. 2nd-place finisher, 2026 TMC Global Threat Modeling Hackathon — and currently documenting the methodology behind that win so others can build on it.

Mark Sayewich's philosophy: bring clarity, and that's enough. As Director of Customer Security Evangelism at Guidewire Software, he translates security risk into business language for a living. 2nd-place finisher, 2026 TMC Global Threat Modeling Hack... 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

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

Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin is a data passionate. As chair of the Linux Foundation’s Bitol project, Jean-Georges leads efforts to establish global standards for data, including the Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS), which fosters more reliable and efficient data ecosystems. He is the author of Implementing Data Mesh (O’Reilly), a pivotal resource for the data community, and Spark in Action, 2nd Edition (Manning), which empowers developers to harness the power of Apache Spark. He is currently a Senior Product Manager at Actian.
With over 25 years of IT expertise, Jean-Georges has earned titles such as Lifetime IBM Champion, PayPal Champion, and Data Mesh MVP, reflecting his contributions to data innovation. Passionate about sharing knowledge, he has spoken at over 150 international conferences and regularly shares insights through his blog at jgp.ai.
Outside his professional life, Jean-Georges enjoys exploring the scenic landscapes of Upstate New York and New England with his family, balancing his love for technology with a passion for nature and adventure.

Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin is a data passionate. As chair of the Linux Foundation’s Bitol project, Jean-Georges leads efforts to establish global standards for data, including the Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS), which fosters more reliable and eff... 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