Breaking the system, helping to rebuild it, and providing advice and guidance on how to avoid problems. That’s me in a nutshell. With over 20 years of experience in software consultancy in a variety of environments, I have seen the best (and worst) in software development. In my current role as Learning & Development Manager, I’m responsible for guiding our consultants, partners, and customers on their personal and professional path towards excellence. I’m chair of the ISTQB Advanced work group, author and international keynote speaker

Breaking the system, helping to rebuild it, and providing advice and guidance on how to avoid problems. That’s me in a nutshell. With over 20 years of experience in software consultancy in a variety of environments, I have seen the best (and worst) i... Show more

Based in Bulgaria, I am Nadiia Kuzmenko, an experienced editor, publishing agent, and ghostwriter dedicated to bringing clarity and creativity to every project I undertake. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, writing, translating, ghostwriting, and publishing, I help authors and businesses craft compelling narratives that resonate with their audience and meet high professional standards.

My passion lies in transforming ideas into polished and publish-ready content. I work closely with clients to understand their unique voice and goals, ensuring every piece I handle is meticulously refined and tailored for maximum impact in the marketplace. Whether you need a thorough edit or complete ghostwriting services, I am committed to delivering quality work that elevates your message and advances your professional objectives.

Based in Bulgaria, I am Nadiia Kuzmenko, an experienced editor, publishing agent, and ghostwriter dedicated to bringing clarity and creativity to every project I undertake. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, writing, translating, ghos... Show more

Josh Harris is the Founder and CEO of AnswerLayer, an AI-first data analytics platform. Previously, he served as Machine Learning Lead at Basetwo AI, focusing on physics-informed neural networks, and as Senior Data Scientist at NorthOne, where he developed financial services solutions. Earlier in his career, Josh held technical leadership roles including CTO at Dataspine, giving him hands-on experience scaling data infrastructure for growing businesses.

Josh Harris is the Founder and CEO of AnswerLayer, an AI-first data analytics platform. Previously, he served as Machine Learning Lead at Basetwo AI, focusing on physics-informed neural networks, and as Senior Data Scientist at NorthOne, where he dev... Show more

Ashleigh Pandora Steele is a force - unshakable, undeniable, and unforgettable. As a visionary strategist, dynamic speaker, and unapologetic trailblazer, she stands at the intersection of purpose and power, leading changemakers toward their next level of impact. Ashleigh is the Founder and CEO of The Opia Designs Company, a strategic growth agency that equips businesses, nonprofits, and personal brands with the clarity, confidence, and systems needed to scale beyond limits.

Ashleigh Pandora Steele is a force - unshakable, undeniable, and unforgettable. As a visionary strategist, dynamic speaker, and unapologetic trailblazer, she stands at the intersection of purpose and power, leading changemakers toward their next leve... Show more

Katherine Zobre is a strategist, speaker, and founder of The Founders Playground, where she helps underestimated entrepreneurs build resilient businesses rooted in clarity, courage, and systems that scale. With over a decade of experience advising startups, governments, and entrepreneurial support organizations, Katherine has supported the launch of 160+ businesses and trained thousands of entrepreneurs across the country.

Her work lives at the intersection of equity, innovation, and real-world execution. Whether leading AI bootcamps for DBEs, facilitating leadership alignment at public hospitals, or mentoring student founders at the University of Alabama, she brings a rare blend of tactical insight and heart-centered leadership.

A former SBDC advisor and Director of Training at an incubator with deep experience in curriculum design, grant strategy, and business model innovation, Katherine's sessions leave participants with actionable tools—and the confidence to use them.

She believes entrepreneurship can be a tool for personal liberation and collective change. Her goal? To help more people turn what they know into what they grow.

Katherine Zobre is a strategist, speaker, and founder of The Founders Playground, where she helps underestimated entrepreneurs build resilient businesses rooted in clarity, courage, and systems that scale. With over a decade of experience advising st... Show more

Caleb Jenkins is an international speaker, author and 6 time Microsoft MVP award recipient, currently works as the Director of Developer Experience at Charles Schwab.

As a long time community leader and former Microsoft Developer Evangelist Caleb is well known for his engaging speaking style, depth of knowledge and creative energy. He approaches software from a fresh perspective that spans UX, Agile and enterprise customers from across the globe. He has previously led UX product design teams, coached multi team agile transformations and architected and mentored at some of the largest companies in the world.

Caleb will come at you from multiple angles, he has the hip hop that doesn’t stop, and to quote some other people:

“watching one of my new favorite speakers” (@JesseLiberty ) “
“to call Caleb a ball of energy would be an understatement” LinkedIn Review
“had me laughing so hard I could hardly eat my nachos” Speakerpedia Review and Blogged
You’ll laugh, you’ll have a great time, and you’ll learn something while you’re at it.

Caleb Jenkins is an international speaker, author and 6 time Microsoft MVP award recipient, currently works as the Director of Developer Experience at Charles Schwab. As a long time community leader and former Microsoft Developer Evangelist Caleb... Show more

Martin Brunke delivers powerful presentations that transcend traditional leadership insights, drawing on over two decades of experience coaching major college football and leading complex business transformations. He challenges organizations to cultivate the "Tom Brady Mindset"—a system he’s uniquely engineered and proven to instill—resulting in teams and leaders who operate with the unflappable confidence, profound trust, and crystal-clear clarity essential for today's complex demands. Martin's extensive background building and scaling PMOs underscores his ability to translate this system into practical, strategic impact, providing a tangible pathway for organizations of all sizes to achieve real agility and consistently turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Martin Brunke delivers powerful presentations that transcend traditional leadership insights, drawing on over two decades of experience coaching major college football and leading complex business transformations. He challenges organizations to culti... Show more

Julia has been an active member of the Microsoft community for more than 15 years. She began her career at knk with a dual study program in Business Administration (B.Sc.) at the FH Nordakademie. After graduating, she built up and now leads the marketing department of the internationally operating knk Group.

Together with her team, Julia is responsible for marketing and communication across all product lines of the knk Group: knkMedia based on Microsoft D365 Business Central, knk365 for Media Sales based on D365 for Sales, knk365 Marketing Automation based on D365 for Marketing, and VM Media Manager. In addition to product marketing, her responsibilities include employer branding.

Beyond her leadership role in marketing, Julia is passionate about team development and organizational culture. As a facilitator, she has supported implementation teams on their path to self-organization and regularly guides teams in achieving clarity and results in their meetings.

Julia has been an active member of the Microsoft community for more than 15 years. She began her career at knk with a dual study program in Business Administration (B.Sc.) at the FH Nordakademie. After graduating, she built up and now leads the marke... Show more

Curiosity is my superpower.

I help founders, executives, and entrepreneurs uncover unseen opportunities before the market catches up. I turn curiosity into a business advantage, helping companies build strategies, products, and communities that don’t just compete but define new spaces entirely.

As a 2x founder and military spouse, I’ve raised over $2M, collaborated with organizations like Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Foundation and LVMH’s La Maison des Startups, and scaled inclusive communities to over 25K members.
I am the Women in AI Lead for AI2030, where I champion equitable and ethical approaches to artificial intelligence.

Curiosity is the single most underrated growth strategy in business. AI, Web3, and scaling won’t succeed without leaders who ask the right questions before rushing to answers.

Curiosity as a Service™ (CaaS) is my framework to help companies break free from predictable thinking and unlock new opportunities before their competitors do.

Through CaaS, my clients become proactive, shaping the future instead of responding to it.

They unlock entirely new revenue streams and build communities that shift industries.

They don’t ask, "What’s possible?" They ask, “What’s missing?" and then they build it.

Signature Talks & Workshops

The Curiosity Edge: How to Stay Ahead in an AI-Powered World
Learn how curiosity drives innovation, growth, and resilience in a rapidly changing world.

AI That Feels Human: How to Leverage AI Without Losing Your Soul
Most businesses are losing their unique edge in the rush to integrate AI. This keynote reveals how to use AI to drive new revenue, deeper customer relationships, and long-term trust without becoming a carbon copy of everyone else.

The Curiosity Code: How to Think Like a Founder and Scale Like a Community

Some businesses grow fast, and others last. The secret? Curiosity and community. This talk explores how modern brands are built through conversation, trust, and shared curiosity, not just traditional marketing.

Blue Ocean AI: How to Create Untapped Markets Instead of Fighting for Attention
Most leaders default to efficiency thinking, which kills innovation. This keynote introduces Curiosity as a Service™ and shows how companies can use better questions to drive better business outcomes.
AI isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about creating something no one can compete with.

Curious Queens: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Scale Boldly with AI and Strategy
Women-led businesses are one of the biggest untapped growth opportunities in the economy. This talk shows female founders how to scale strategically on their terms.

I don’t teach the obvious. I offer original, thought-provoking strategies that make people rethink what’s possible.

I’ve done this work myself. I don’t just talk about AI, innovation, and strategy. I’ve built businesses, led teams, and helped founders secure funding and scale.

Curiosity is my superpower. I help founders, executives, and entrepreneurs uncover unseen opportunities before the market catches up. I turn curiosity into a business advantage, helping companies build strategies, products, and communities that do... Show more

I’m a French agile coach and co-founder of essensei, a boutique consultancy specializing in agile transformations. With a strong focus on sustainable adoption, I help teams and organizations navigate complex contexts by implementing tailored, pragmatic agile methodologies. Drawing on my deep expertise in Scrum, Kanban, ScrumBan, and Lean IT, I empower teams to optimize their workflows, improve collaboration, and deliver value consistently.

My coaching extends beyond teams; I work closely with managers to help them excel in agile environments, guiding them in leadership transitions and fostering an agile mindset. I’m also passionate about product management, collaborating with Product Owners to refine roadmaps, enhance backlog management, and align strategic goals.

My technical background in development practices, application architecture, and information security gives me an edge when supporting teams in complex technical environments. It allows me to bridge the gap between agile methodologies and technical excellence, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

As an active speaker and organizer of Agile conferences (Flowcon France, Agile Lean Europ), I’m known for my engaging, no-nonsense approach. I share real-world stories, practical workshops, and actionable insights, aiming to inspire and equip participants with tools they can immediately apply in their own contexts.

I’m a French agile coach and co-founder of essensei, a boutique consultancy specializing in agile transformations. With a strong focus on sustainable adoption, I help teams and organizations navigate complex contexts by implementing tailored, pragmat... Show more

Denise Zubizarreta is a cultural strategist, arts leader, and digital resilience advocate working at the intersection of creative expression and social impact. As Director of Business Development and Communications at the New Mexico Local News Fund, she supports sustainable, equity-driven journalism while championing the voices of underserved communities.

With a background in nonprofit leadership, military service, and interdisciplinary art, Denise brings a unique perspective to conversations about cybersecurity, media representation, and cultural preservation. Her work focuses on making complex systems—like digital security and public infrastructure—accessible to small orgs, artists, and mission-driven teams.

She is also an engagement director at Latina Media Co and co-host of the Latina Unpacked podcast. Whether she’s curating an art show, building out a CRM, or training nonprofit staff on digital safety, Denise is all about connecting the dots between creativity, justice, and real-world systems change.

Denise Zubizarreta is a cultural strategist, arts leader, and digital resilience advocate working at the intersection of creative expression and social impact. As Director of Business Development and Communications at the New Mexico Local News Fund, ... Show more

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help companies with the successful implementation of agile methods in project organizations and the improvement of software quality with agile QA methods.

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help compani... Show more

Over the past ten years, Allie has built and run businesses in various industries including audio engineering, wellness tech, software development and user experience design, and accelerator programming. She has worked closely with dozens of entrepreneurs to build their climate and social impact organizations through coaching, fractional leadership roles, and her original entrepreneurship curriculum. Her clients include impact organizations like CrowdSolve, CU Boulder, Glazier Clinics, Conscious Capitalism, and the Downtown Denver Partnership.

Outside of work, Allie is passionate about her work supporting and mentoring youth, nonprofits, and impact entrepreneurs in partnership with capacity-building economic development organizations including SVP Denver, Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute, Good Business Colorado, and SEA Change. She has been instrumental in cultivating thriving and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems in Denver, Reno, and Greeley, CO. Allie is an experienced audio engineer, musical composer, UX/UI designer, yoga teacher, no-code developer, workshop facilitator, design thinking expert, and entreprenerd.

She currently designs curriculum for hackathons and pitch competitions through her company, Meep, and works with the City of Greeley and nationally ranked venture capital firm gener8tor to run the gBETA Greeley AgTech pre-accelerator program.

Over the past ten years, Allie has built and run businesses in various industries including audio engineering, wellness tech, software development and user experience design, and accelerator programming. She has worked closely with dozens of entrepre... Show more

Seth Gardenswartz, co-founder of Blackgarden Law, brings a unique blend of legal acumen and marketing expertise, stemming from his early days in his family’s retail business and further shaped by a career spanning law, tech, and business strategy. With specialties in trademarks, IP licensing, craft beverages, and CPG, Seth guides entrepreneurs in building resilient brands and navigating complex legal landscapes. When not consulting with clients or developing his tech ventures, Seth can be found exploring the trails of the Mountain West. Attendees can look forward to a lively session filled with practical insights and a dash of humor as Seth distills decades of expertise into actionable advice.

Seth Gardenswartz, co-founder of Blackgarden Law, brings a unique blend of legal acumen and marketing expertise, stemming from his early days in his family’s retail business and further shaped by a career spanning law, tech, and business strategy. Wi... Show more

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan.

Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique consulting company providing management and technical consulting related to product software engineering, custom project delivery, and training.

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan. Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique c... Show more

Keyaan J Williams is a risk governance leader who is known globally for the enterprise risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI programs that he has created and deployed for global organizations in various industries. In addition to leadership of a management consulting firm, he actively serves as a board director and advisor for commercial and non-profit organizations. He has also been recognized for his work as a regular keynote speaker, an occasional stand-up comic, and a published author. You can find his thoughts about governance of enterprise cybersecurity and technology risk published in books, professional journals, and on LinkedIn.

Keyaan J Williams is a risk governance leader who is known globally for the enterprise risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI programs that he has created and deployed for global organizations in various industries. In addition to leadership of a ... Show more

Brian started programming at the age of seven and have spent over a decade in a zig-zag career ranging from programmer to software architect, manager, and manager-of-managers. Often mistaken for a product manager. He especially enjoys bringing business concepts to the table such as Theory of Constraints.

In 2022, driven by a desire to make a broader impact, he began independent consulting through Building Better Teams in Berlin. Now focused on enhancing profitability of Engineering and Product organizations.

Brian started programming at the age of seven and have spent over a decade in a zig-zag career ranging from programmer to software architect, manager, and manager-of-managers. Often mistaken for a product manager. He especially enjoys bringing busine... Show more

Ed is a 23-year QuickBooks veteran. He has been a multi-year Top 100 ProAdvisor and is a QBO Advanced Certified ProAdvisor, a Certified Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor, and an SOS Inventory Certified Consultant. Ed specializes in advanced QuickBooks reporting, QuickBooks integrations, inventory management for retail, manufacturing and distribution, eCommerce, and contractors.

Ed is a 23-year QuickBooks veteran. He has been a multi-year Top 100 ProAdvisor and is a QBO Advanced Certified ProAdvisor, a Certified Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor, and an SOS Inventory Certified Consultant. Ed specializes in advanced QuickBook... Show more

Neuro Inclusion consultancy based on science and lived experience.

Neuro Inclusion consultancy based on science and lived experience. Show more

As a specialist in digital transformation, Miriam brings with her extensive practical experience in which she has supported companies in change processes and contributed to develop digital business models and establish agility in the company culture. She implements her strategy of always focusing on customer needs using proven methods such as design thinking and customer journey mapping. In addition to customer-centricity, Miriam also focuses on implementing change initiatives, coaching and training, essential for achieving a successful digital transformation.
Miriam's professional positions over the last 15 years include roles as customer journey manager, product owner, change manager and team leader of various SCRUM roles, which has given her a deep understanding of the conception and implementation of digital business models and product developments in agile environments.

As a specialist in digital transformation, Miriam brings with her extensive practical experience in which she has supported companies in change processes and contributed to develop digital business models and establish agility in the company culture.... Show more

Coach depuis des années, j'accompagne les équipes et les entreprises dans leurs transformations et challenges professionnels et organisationnels, agiles et managériales.

Coach depuis des années, j'accompagne les équipes et les entreprises dans leurs transformations et challenges professionnels et organisationnels, agiles et managériales. Show more

A practitioner of systems thinking and an expert in transformation, specializing in building learning organizations focused on continuous improvement. In his work, he combines a unique systemic perspective with extensive managerial and coaching experience, helping organizations navigate complex changes effectively.

He began his professional career in Canada, gaining experience working with global industry leaders in IT services, finance, FMCG, automotive, logistics, and industrial automation. Over 25+ years, he has accumulated diverse expertise:
• 15 years in management and leadership,
• 10 years as an Agile Coach and trainer,
• 7 years as an ICF-certified coach.

His approach to transformation goes beyond conventional methods—it integrates mental models, behavioral patterns, and the ability to embrace diverse perspectives. This enables organizations to solve complex problems sustainably by leveraging experimentation and empirical learning.

Currently, as a trainer, consultant, and coach, he supports organizations through transformation, offering a unique combination of deep systemic insight and hands-on leadership experience in driving change.

A practitioner of systems thinking and an expert in transformation, specializing in building learning organizations focused on continuous improvement. In his work, he combines a unique systemic perspective with extensive managerial and coaching exper... Show more

Tomasz Manugiewicz is the General Manager of Grand Parade Poland. An engineer at heart. A speaker by passion. He has delivered speeches at the largest European IT conferences, also as a keynote speaker. He has had presentations for brands such as Devoxx Belgium, Devoxx Poland, Agile Tour London, Agile Central Europe, DevDays Europe, and many more.

In the IT sector since 2006. He worked as an Engineering Manager and, at the beginning of his path, when he was a Java developer Engineer, he helped to create the first Polish online banking systems. He also worked for international global corporations, including in the banking and ICT telecom sectors.

Tomasz is an Agile enthusiast and coach - conducted his first Agile Transformation in 2009. He is a co-author of the leadership book "The LiGHT BOOK2 - Leaders' insights for leaders based on true stories". At the AGH University of Technology, he is a lecturer, supporting young engineers on their way to the world of IT.

Tomasz Manugiewicz is the General Manager of Grand Parade Poland. An engineer at heart. A speaker by passion. He has delivered speeches at the largest European IT conferences, also as a keynote speaker. He has had presentations for brands such as Dev... Show more

Manager, leader and engineer at heart with over 20 years of professional experience in the delivery of complex software projects. Holding different positions from software engineering through project management and team leading, ending at account, delivery management and C-level positions.

Customer advocate, enthusiast of agile methodologies, software development processes optimisation, and growing high-performance self-organising teams. Enjoys self-development and learning new things.

Since 2018 involved in building a software agency from scratch (to 170+) where, besides many things, he is responsible for the whole engineering part of the company.

Manager, leader and engineer at heart with over 20 years of professional experience in the delivery of complex software projects. Holding different positions from software engineering through project management and team leading, ending at account, de... Show more

Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders throughout the community. Working for Barclays, EMC2, HP, and Microsoft before his founding of multiple companies has provided a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise.

Dustin is a consultant for over three-hundred companies across a wide array of industries, he is a senior software developer and public speaker. As an entrepreneur, he has founded multiple technology companies in a variety of sectors. As a technology innovator Dustin has trained and worked with hundreds of partners in the Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, and SalesForce ecosystems. His company, Dynamic Consultants Group, has been a finalist in the Microsoft partner channel awards for empowering the Microsoft partner community and advises their clients on all things digital transformation and technology.

Dustin has been a speaker all over the world presenting many technology-focused sessions with Microsoft. As his hobby, Dustin is an accomplished musician, outdoor enthusiast, and a mostly terrible golfer.

Dustin Domerese is a thought leader and technology innovator within the Microsoft ecosystem and delivers his vast technical experience in the CRM, ERP, and Software Development industries to business leaders, end-users, and technical leaders througho... Show more

Amanda McKinney is a recognized thought leader, bestselling author & podcast host on accountability for ambitious women entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling stuck and ready to make the bold moves they’ve been overthinking. She is the founder of a self-built, profitable business that provides supportive and results-oriented coaching that helps women navigate self-doubt, overthinking and procrastination so they experience transformative results.

Amanda McKinney is a recognized thought leader, bestselling author & podcast host on accountability for ambitious women entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling stuck and ready to make the bold moves they’ve been overthinking. She is the founder of a s... Show more

Chief of Staff at the startup Fabriq, my expertise lies in management, structure, and work organization.
I host the podcast Zéro Virgule, which gives a voice to researchers in social sciences.

Chief of Staff at the startup Fabriq, my expertise lies in management, structure, and work organization. I host the podcast Zéro Virgule, which gives a voice to researchers in social sciences. Show more

As a Solutions Architect and Developer at Power Platform, my passion is creating applications that transform and optimise business processes. I am dedicated to designing and implementing technology solutions that not only solve current problems, but also drive innovation and long-term growth.

Specialising in implementing Centre of Excellence (COE) teams in enterprises, I work hand-in-hand with teams to maximise the potential of Microsoft technologies. My goal is to facilitate digital transformation, creating business applications that improve operational efficiency and collaboration.

In addition to my role as an architect and developer, I enjoy delivering Power Platform and Microsoft 365 training. Sharing my knowledge and experience allows me to help other professionals integrate and leverage these tools in their organisations.

My approach is always personal and collaborative, seeking not only technical results, but also to convey humanity and enthusiasm for technology in every project. I believe in the power of innovation to improve our lives and in the importance of enjoying and sharing what we do.

As a Solutions Architect and Developer at Power Platform, my passion is creating applications that transform and optimise business processes. I am dedicated to designing and implementing technology solutions that not only solve current problems, but ... Show more

Cansel Sörgens brings over 15 years of experience in leading strategic, cross-departmental projects and driving Agile Transformations. As an Organisational Development Strategist, she supports companies of all sizes across diverse industries. Cansel’s expertise is particularly strong in Adaptive Strategy Development, outcome focussed OKRs, and fostering cross-department collaboration with her self developed model “Solar System”. She shares her knowledge as an international speaker, author, and founder of OKR Lean Coffee.

Cansel Sörgens brings over 15 years of experience in leading strategic, cross-departmental projects and driving Agile Transformations. As an Organisational Development Strategist, she supports companies of all sizes across diverse industries. Cansel’... Show more

Michelle Choate MA CTC CEC is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, executive team coach, and organization development consultant with 25 years of experience in organizational culture, individual, and leadership development.

Michelle helps people master their self-leadership, effectively taking back their power and maximizing their influence in complex, volatile work environments. Emotional Intelligence is the foundation of Michelle’s approach, to increase self-compassion, self-awareness, and impact.

Healthcare, nonprofits, technology, government, and higher education clients seek out Michelle to conceptualize solutions that build on strengths and develop skills that reflect individual and team purpose.

Michelle is a certified Executive and Transitions Coach with a Masters, Organizational Communication and Conflict Management, and a post-graduate certification in conflict management, including ADR and negotiation practices.

Michelle Choate MA CTC CEC is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, executive team coach, and organization development consultant with 25 years of experience in organizational culture, individual, and leadership development. Michelle helps people ... Show more