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

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

Molly Rupert-Sullivan was the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments, starting with early access and rolling out over 100,000 licenses. She now leads Change and Adoption efforts for Guidehouse, powering an AI-enabled workforce and advanced innovations for clients. Molly advises clients across industries and geographies on how to strategically position AI to maximize value.

Molly Rupert-Sullivan was the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments, starting with early access and rolling out over 100,000 licenses. She now leads Change and Adoption efforts for Guidehouse, powering... Show more

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027.

He has built companies in 6 countries, and trained 40,000+ leaders.

He’s also a former professional racquetball player turned mathematician, a United Nations professional who speaks four languages.

A researcher who has published on innovation, alignment, and social-media addiction. He’s co-created books with 50+ experts worldwide, including the international bestsellers CYCLES and The Generative Organization.

Bryan has lived on a beach with startups, painted huts in Africa, and sat in boardrooms on five continents. Wherever he goes, it’s people first: show up, do the work, keep your word.

Core belief: innovation isn’t about tools or technology. It’s about helping people believe they can make things better.

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027. He has built companies in 6 countries, a... Show more

Stephan is a Solutions Architect at AWS with over 6+ years experience in technical roles working for different hyperscalers. He has a strong focus on streaming services, building event-driven architectures at scale. Stephan worked in various cloud projects supporting large companies at different stages of their cloud journey. He is a passionate speaker who presented at a variety of different large-scale events.

Stephan is a Solutions Architect at AWS with over 6+ years experience in technical roles working for different hyperscalers. He has a strong focus on streaming services, building event-driven architectures at scale. Stephan worked in various cloud pr... Show more

Hi, I’m Steve. I’m Chief Revenue Officer at Truly SMB. We’re a global Microsoft partner, laser focused on helping small businesses get the most of technology, particularly AI and automation.

My role is all about making sure what we sell, and the language we use to talk about it, sounds good to small business owners. We try to talk without jargon, and assume not every small business owner knows the entire Microsoft product set before we speak to them!

Our revolutionary approach at Truly SMB is about business fitness. We call it TrulyFIT. We work with a customer to understand their long term goals, and then our ‘programs’ and ‘workouts’ help break these down into achievable chunks. This delivers easy to understand, incremental gains. We cover AI Business Solutions, IT Support & Security and Cloud & AI platforms

I was previously CTO at Bam Boom Cloud, Microsoft's Partner of the Year for Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2019 and 2022, finalists in 2020/2021. We were acquired by Pax8 in 2023. I spent 2 years building out awesome new partner enablement programs for our partners at Pax8, a global tech marketplace.

I'm also an FCA qualified accountant and love geeking out on the latest tech!

Hi, I’m Steve. I’m Chief Revenue Officer at Truly SMB. We’re a global Microsoft partner, laser focused on helping small businesses get the most of technology, particularly AI and automation. My role is all about making sure what we sell, and the l... Show more

As the Partner and Alliance at Hubdrive, I build and grow strategic partnerships within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.

I focus on creating impactful collaborations that align with Microsoft’s cloud-first, AI-powered vision. At Hubdrive, I work closely with Microsoft teams and partners to co-develop go-to-market strategies, strengthen engagement, and deliver value through cloud ERP and HR solutions.

My role centers on aligning with Microsoft to support co-sell motions, marketing collaboration, and product innovation. I also enable Partner-to-Partner (P2P) motions—helping partners fill ERP capability gaps and expand their offerings through our ISV solution.

As the Partner and Alliance at Hubdrive, I build and grow strategic partnerships within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. I focus on creating impactful collaborations that align with Microsoft’s cloud-first, AI-powered visio... Show more

Tao Chun Liu is a PMI Global Summit Speaker 2024, PMI AI SME, PMO Impact Summit Speaker, and PMIEF Superstar Volunteer with an impressive track record in AI and Agile. He has conducted over 50 Gen AI workshops, delivered 30 speaking engagements on AI and Agile internationally, and collaborated in research with over five organizations.

With seven years of experience in AI and eight years in Agile, Tao holds PMP, AHPP, and DASSM credentials, establishing himself as a leading authority in project management. He has successfully completed numerous multimillion-dollar projects, and as an Agile coach and Scrum Master, he has led over 2500 sprints, ensuring smooth Agile implementation.

Tao’s deep understanding of AI technologies in project management sets him apart, backed by his extensive experience in AI projects. His involvement in digital transformation projects has further refined his ability to navigate complex organizational landscapes.

Dedicated to shaping the future of project management, Tao equips professionals with the knowledge needed to excel in the evolving AI and project-driven economies. Through his speaking engagements, he shares insights, methodologies, and strategies, helping others embrace opportunities in the Generative Artificial Intelligence and Project Economy era.

Tao Chun Liu is a PMI Global Summit Speaker 2024, PMI AI SME, PMO Impact Summit Speaker, and PMIEF Superstar Volunteer with an impressive track record in AI and Agile. He has conducted over 50 Gen AI workshops, delivered 30 speaking engagements on AI... Show more

Winner of CHANNEL ASIA WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY 2023 award. As an AI/IoT specialist at Avanade, I lead advanced analytics with a focus on AI and IoT solutions across Southeast Asia. I have over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, presales, technical architecture, and innovation for data and AI projects. I am also a Microsoft AI MVP ( three times) and a certified Azure AI Engineer.

I have hands-on expertise in generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and vector embeddings. I have successfully led the first enterprise integration of Gen AI in SEA, working with Azure Open AI, Vector db, LangChain, and other open source tools. I am passionate about solving complex business problems with AI, such as knowledge mining, sustainability, ethical AI, predictive analytics, hyper personalization, and intelligent decision support systems. I have also delivered AI/IoT solutions for various industry verticals and sectors, such as government, retail, energy, and FSI, using Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Digital Twins, Azure IoT Edge, and other cloud and edge computing technologies.

As a public speaker and a blogger, I enjoy sharing my insights and learnings on AI/ML topics, such as Generative AI, conversational AI, Azure AI, and ML.NET. I have spoken at Microsoft conferences and other technical events globally, and mentored and trained teams for AI hackathons and trainings. I am also involved in AI research and development, creating AI/ML accelerators, MLOps frameworks, and data science tooling. My mission is to help businesses grow and optimize their processes with AI/IoT, and to empower and inspire others to embrace the power and potential of AI.

Winner of CHANNEL ASIA WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY 2023 award. As an AI/IoT specialist at Avanade, I lead advanced analytics with a focus on AI and IoT solutions across Southeast Asia. I have over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, presales, tech... Show more

As a Technical Account Manager at Red Hat, I work every day to transform business objectives into innovative technological solutions. I am a cloud enthusiast dedicated to leveraging modern tools to solve complex needs, specializing in the design of hybrid cloud architectures and the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to build scalable, resilient systems. I am passionate about understanding the intersection between technology and business strategy to drive growth

As a Technical Account Manager at Red Hat, I work every day to transform business objectives into innovative technological solutions. I am a cloud enthusiast dedicated to leveraging modern tools to solve complex needs, specializing in the design of h... Show more

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot.

Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics. Consultant and Trainer. Microsoft Certified PL300, Master in BI & Big Data. I have more than 10 years of experience in technology positions in large companies in sectors such as IT consulting and Oil & Gas.

I am co-founder of the Think Tank “People Analytics Spain”. I am motivated to implement the data culture in companies and thus help them grow by bringing out the full potential of the Microsoft ecosystem.

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot. Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics.... Show more

Nadine Klewitz ist Senior Projektmanagerin und Senior Data-&-AI-Strategy Consultant bei ORAYLIS. Sie unterstützt Unternehmen bei der Umsetzung datengetriebener Initiativen mit Fokus auf Data Culture, Change Management und messbarer Adoption – von der ersten Anforderungsaufnahme bis zum Rollout.

Nadine Klewitz ist Senior Projektmanagerin und Senior Data-&-AI-Strategy Consultant bei ORAYLIS. Sie unterstützt Unternehmen bei der Umsetzung datengetriebener Initiativen mit Fokus auf Data Culture, Change Management und messbarer Adoption – von der... Show more

Creator and maintainer of GitMesh, a new lab under LF Decentralized Trust that transforms market surveillance into actionable Git commits. As the youngest lab leader in LFDT history, I'm building the AI infrastructure that helps developer companies decide what to build next by watching every social signals and ranking what matters. Open Source Summit Korea/Japan 2025, OpenSearchCon Korea 2025, and GitHub's Open Source Friday 2026. Full-time founder obsessed with open source and AI.

Creator and maintainer of GitMesh, a new lab under LF Decentralized Trust that transforms market surveillance into actionable Git commits. As the youngest lab leader in LFDT history, I'm building the AI infrastructure that helps developer companies d... Show more

Marie-Soleil Goulet-Sawka is Customer Success Manager at RUX, where she leads client experience and ensures businesses get the most from their technology investments. With over 20 years of expertise within Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central, Marie-Soleil specializes in implementation, consulting, support, and project management that delivers real results.

Throughout her career, Marie-Soleil has focused on crafting smart, reliable solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. She leads teams that bridge the gap between technology and business outcomes, ensuring clients and partners have the support they need to thrive. Her approach combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to building lasting relationships.

At RUX, Marie-Soleil's mission is creating exceptional client experiences through hands-on services and support that empower small and mid-market businesses to operate at their full potential—with technology that works as hard as they do.

Marie-Soleil Goulet-Sawka is Customer Success Manager at RUX, where she leads client experience and ensures businesses get the most from their technology investments. With over 20 years of expertise within Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central,... Show more

Marco Heimeshoff is a trainer, speaker and software developer from Germany. He organizes KanDDDinsky, a conference about Domain-driven Design and the art of business software and co-founded the german DDD community in 2013 and VirtualDDD.com in 2019. Between consulting companies around the globe and his day job in building health care software, you'll find him speaking at conferences about DDD, socio-technical systems and first principles. With over a decade of experience, he is helping teams to change and learn in all things from code to culture and to master Domain-Driven Design, agile software development, functional programming and CQRS with event sourcing.

Marco Heimeshoff is a trainer, speaker and software developer from Germany. He organizes KanDDDinsky, a conference about Domain-driven Design and the art of business software and co-founded the german DDD community in 2013 and VirtualDDD.com in 2019.... Show more

MVP Alumni Data Platform depuis 5 ans, je suis activement engagé dans la communauté Française autour des métiers de la data et la business Intelligence, notamment avec le Club Power BI, le Power 365, DataWelsh

Créateur et organisateur du Power 365.
Créateur de DataWelsh

Ma ligne de conduite: être simple, efficace et toujours dans la bonne humeur

MVP Alumni Data Platform depuis 5 ans, je suis activement engagé dans la communauté Française autour des métiers de la data et la business Intelligence, notamment avec le Club Power BI, le Power 365, DataWelsh Créateur et organisateur du Power 365... Show more

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advisors that blends large language models with real-world business workflows. Passionate about making technology practical and human-centered, Mandar focuses on turning complex systems into tools that empower people and deliver measurable impact.

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advis... Show more

CTO & Co-Founder building scalable products and cloud infrastructure. An Oracle Certified Java SE and AWS Certified Solutions Architect, with hands-on expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Experienced in DevOps, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, MCPs, LLMs, NLP, and open-source ecosystems, including Kubernetes, Keycloak, Wasm, and ArgoCD. Passionate about Automation, AI, and Agentic Flows that seamlessly integrate with humans to amplify impact.

CTO & Co-Founder building scalable products and cloud infrastructure. An Oracle Certified Java SE and AWS Certified Solutions Architect, with hands-on expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Experienced in DevOps, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, MCPs, LLMs, NLP,... Show more

For the past 9 years, I’ve been designing and implementing cloud-based application architectures for a diverse range of clients – from finance and healthcare to advertising and automation – leveraging primarily .NET stack and working extensively within Azure, AWS and GCP. My focus is on building scalable, robust, and resilient systems both from the ground up and when modernizing existing systems. With this expertise, 1.5 years ago I entered the GenAI world and joined OpenDialog AI, where my team and I are building a low-code management system for AI Agents, which helps users build versatile Agentic AI applications easily like never before.

Key areas of my expertise:
* Generative AI & AI Agents: Building a management system for AI Agents leveraging LLMs and RAG;
* Cloud-Native & Distributed System Architecture: Designing and implementing scalable and robust cloud-native distributed systems leveraging a microservice architecture across Azure, AWS, and GCP;
* Solution Architecture: Translating business requirements into technical solutions. Designing comprehensive and extensible system architectures that integrate diverse technologies and components;
* Software Delivery & Process: Leading software teams and building effective processes for delivery, including SDLC implementation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

I'm excited to share my insights on any of those topics and offer practical guidance for tackling real-world challenges.

For the past 9 years, I’ve been designing and implementing cloud-based application architectures for a diverse range of clients – from finance and healthcare to advertising and automation – leveraging primarily .NET stack and working extensively with... Show more

Franck has lived and worked in Silicon Valley, London, and Paris. Engineer turned entrepreneur, he has co-founded 3 startups and also worked in larger companies : AOL and the BBC as product director. Today, he helps companies innovate by injecting an entrepreneurial mindset and tools into their strategy and organization. He coach leaders and team to change perspectives, to work differently and become more successful. Franck co-founded the 12000+ Lean Startup practitioner community in France.

Franck wrote the book "Passez en mode startup" Eyrolles 2022 and is the host the podcast: www.oserdoser.com

Franck has lived and worked in Silicon Valley, London, and Paris. Engineer turned entrepreneur, he has co-founded 3 startups and also worked in larger companies : AOL and the BBC as product director. Today, he helps companies innovate by injecting an... Show more

As a Senior Tech Manager at Oracle USA, I lead AI-powered Oracle product implementations, helping customers unlock tangible benefits through advanced supply chain solutions. With an APICS CSCP certification, I have mentored over 10+ supply chain professionals, guiding them through current industry trends and best practices. My academic foundation includes an M.Tech in Software Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, which strengthens my ability to bridge research and practical applications. As an ASCM CSCP Fellow member, I actively contribute to industry discussions, staying at the forefront of AI-driven innovations in supply chain management. I am a dedicated researcher focused on optimizing supply chain operations using the latest AI and machine learning technologies. My work explores advanced predictive analytics, deep learning models, and AI-driven simulations to enhance efficiency, minimize disruptions, and drive intelligent decision-making in supply chain management.

As a Senior Tech Manager at Oracle USA, I lead AI-powered Oracle product implementations, helping customers unlock tangible benefits through advanced supply chain solutions. With an APICS CSCP certification, I have mentored over 10+ supply chain prof... Show more

Cristher Castro is an entrepreneurial luminary and CNCF Ambassador, recognized for her pivotal role in advancing cloud-native technologies in Latin America. As Co-founder and COO of Cuemby, she has demonstrated exceptional skill in both business leadership and community building. Her dedication to fostering educational opportunities and narrowing equality gaps is evidenced through her impactful initiatives. Cristher's leadership in organizing the first in-person Kubernetes community event in Latin America is a testament to her commitment to technological advancement and collaboration in the region.

Cristher Castro is an entrepreneurial luminary and CNCF Ambassador, recognized for her pivotal role in advancing cloud-native technologies in Latin America. As Co-founder and COO of Cuemby, she has demonstrated exceptional skill in both business lead... Show more

I am the Technical Director and Co-Founder of Auxilium IT Consultancy, based in Scotland, UK. With a deep passion for technology, I specialise in End User Compute, Security, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) services, where we leverage our extensive expertise to support SMEs.

With 20 years of industry experience, I have worked across various sectors, including local and central government, finance, health, insurance, and legal, as well as in high security environments. My experience spans environments ranging from 100 to 100,000 users, giving me a broad perspective on IT infrastructure, security, and scalability.

I am always happy to share my experience across a range of technologies, providing insights through real world customer stories of success, failure, and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

Beyond my professional career, I am passionate about sports and exercise, particularly golf and running.

I am the Technical Director and Co-Founder of Auxilium IT Consultancy, based in Scotland, UK. With a deep passion for technology, I specialise in End User Compute, Security, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) services, where we leverage our extensive... Show more

Stefan Priebsch is a software success consultant. With over 30 years' experience as a consultant, coach, trainer, university lecturer and keynote speaker, he helps organisations turn complex software into predictable business value.

He holds a degree in Computer Science and is the inventor of two patents and the author of several specialist books. He is a regular speaker at international conferences, where he challenges conventional thinking and helps organisations build sustainable, evolvable systems.

Stefan is renowned for blending architectural clarity with business impact, focusing on software architecture, domain-driven design, and decision-centric transformation to align technology with strategic outcomes.

Stefan Priebsch is a software success consultant. With over 30 years' experience as a consultant, coach, trainer, university lecturer and keynote speaker, he helps organisations turn complex software into predictable business value. He holds a deg... Show more

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from communication, delivery pipelines, PowerShell, things as code and some organisational changes.

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from... Show more

Marcus Wegener is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) and loves to inspire others with his solutions. His mission is clear: "Get the most out of data, with Power BI."

Marcus Wegener is a Data Platform MVP (Microsoft Most Valuable Professional) and loves to inspire others with his solutions. His mission is clear: "Get the most out of data, with Power BI." Show more

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development to solution architecture, he leverages his robust skillset to guide organizations toward innovative solutions that transform their operations.

Inside ClickHouse, he is deeply involved in cross-functional product development and deployment collaboration. He is often spearheading demonstrations and presentations to showcase AI capabilities.

Additionally, with his background in executive advising, data strategy, and solutions architecture, he dedicates time to mentoring data professionals, aiming to elevate their careers within the tech industry.

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development... Show more

Ayanna Carrington is a systems strategist, facilitator, and founder of Your Project Board, where she helps purpose-driven solopreneurs and small teams build operational capacity and scale with clarity.

A Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business graduate, Cornell Women’s Entrepreneurship Certificate holder, and Google AI Fellow, Ayanna is known for translating systems and AI concepts into grounded, human-centered frameworks founders can actually use.

Her work is informed by lived experience. Navigating postpartum recovery while parenting a medically complex child with Bohring-Opitz Syndrome required designing systems that could withstand real life. That necessity became the foundation for her signature framework, Building Systems That Scale, now used to help founders grow without sacrificing well-being.

Ayanna has been featured in AfroTech, Black Enterprise, and PYMNTS and partners with accelerators, economic development organizations, universities, and founder ecosystems focused on sustainable growth and equity.

Ayanna Carrington is a systems strategist, facilitator, and founder of Your Project Board, where she helps purpose-driven solopreneurs and small teams build operational capacity and scale with clarity. A Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Blac... Show more

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to challenge the boundaries of technology and employ innovative solutions to empower users and drive real business results.

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to chal... Show more

Erica Hakonson is the CEO and Founder of Maven Collective Marketing, the leading Marketing Partner for Microsoft Partners. CEO and Founder of Maven Collective Marketing, Hakonson has guided her team to over 160 industry awards, earning accolades such as PR Daily’s B2B Agency of the Year and MarTech Outlook's Top Digital Marketing Company. Celebrated for championing women in tech, Erica has been honored as the Female Entrepreneur of the Year and recognized among the 2024 Top 50 Women We Admire in Marketing and Tech, also featuring in The Globe & Mail. With nearly two decades of expertise in tech, Erica’s leadership has positioned Maven Collective as a forefront of digital marketing innovation.

Erica Hakonson is the CEO and Founder of Maven Collective Marketing, the leading Marketing Partner for Microsoft Partners. CEO and Founder of Maven Collective Marketing, Hakonson has guided her team to over 160 industry awards, earning accolades such... Show more