Business & Management

Professionals who specialize in the organization and oversight of business activities, as well as focus on planning, directing, and controlling company operations

Artur König

Artur König

Artur is a data engineer specializing in data analysis and founder and CEO of platformimpulse GmbH. He is responsible for the full-stack implementation of data products from the data source to the final dashboard within the Microsoft ecosystem. As a former lecturer, Artur also focuses on sustainable internal and external knowledge transfer related to Microsoft Power BI and Fabric. Previously, he spent over 12 years as a consultant in IT audit, software projects, implementing reporting solutions in various industries and company sizes, and as head of business intelligence at a mid-sized software company in Germany.
Artur is active in the Power BI and data community as a podcaster, YouTuber, meetup coordinator, member of the TDWI society think tank on Self-Service & Analytics, speaker at events, and book author.

Artur is a data engineer specializing in data analysis and founder and CEO of platformimpulse GmbH. He is responsible for the full-stack implementation of data products from the data source to the final dashboard within the Microsoft ecosystem. As a ... Show more

Christian Milerski

Christian Milerski

Christian Milerski ist gelernter Werkzeugmechaniker für Stanz- und Umformtechnik, arbeitet als Drahterodierer und im Recruiting und kennt die Arbeitswelt seit rund 20 Jahren aus einer Perspektive, die auf Führungskräfteveranstaltungen häufig zu kurz kommt: der des Angestellten.

Wie viele Jahre Führungserfahrung hat er als Vorgesetzter? Null. Und genau das macht ihn als Leadership-Speaker besonders.

Denn während andere darüber sprechen, wie Mitarbeitende geführt werden sollten, erlebt er täglich, wie Führung tatsächlich bei ihnen ankommt.

In mehr als 10.000 Bewerbergesprächen hat er erfahren, warum Menschen Unternehmen verlassen, was sie motiviert und weshalb manche Arbeitgeber erstaunlich erfolgreich darin sind, ihren Mitarbeitenden jede Begeisterung für die Arbeit abzutrainieren.

Hinzu kommen mehr als 25 Jahre ehrenamtliches Engagement bei der Feuerwehr. Dort hat er erlebt, wie entscheidend Vertrauen, klare Kommunikation und Verantwortung sind – gerade dann, wenn es wirklich brenzlig wird.

Als Keynote-Speaker spricht Christian Milerski aus, was viele Mitarbeitende denken, aber selten offen sagen. Er hinterfragt etablierte Führungsgewohnheiten, räumt mit vermeintlichen Erfolgsrezepten auf und zeigt, warum Mitarbeiterbegeisterung nicht durch Obstkörbe, Hochglanzleitbilder oder wohlklingende Durchhalteparolen entsteht.

Seine Vorträge verbinden echte Erfahrungen aus der Arbeitswelt mit unbequemen Wahrheiten, einer ordentlichen Portion Sarkasmus und konkreten Denkanstößen.

Seine Überzeugung: Leistung entsteht aus Lust, nicht aus Druck.

Seine Impulse kommen nicht aus dem Lehrbuch, sondern aus der Praxis. Für die Praxis.

Christian Milerski ist gelernter Werkzeugmechaniker für Stanz- und Umformtechnik, arbeitet als Drahterodierer und im Recruiting und kennt die Arbeitswelt seit rund 20 Jahren aus einer Perspektive, die auf Führungskräfteveranstaltungen häufig zu kurz ... Show more

Laurent David

Laurent David

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

David Golverdingen

David Golverdingen

David Golverdingen is a Senior Engineer & MCP Architect at Warmtebouw, a 350-person Dutch company that installs and maintains heating, cooling and ventilation, with a small IT team and no AI department. He built and runs its production MCP platform: 18 servers and 114 tools over the company's ERP, BIM, building automation and energy data, with eight MCP Apps that render the answers. In the 90 days to the end of October 2026, 128 colleagues used it through general-purpose AI assistants, across project management, engineering and the back office. Most of them do not write code. He also built the IT team's AI-native development workflow; since it went live, the team merges about 250 pull requests a month, up from about 100.

He wrote The Missing Layer, which introduces Introspective Context Engineering for MCP, a method for turning a thin API wrapper into a Rich Domain MCP Server. His open-source mcp-metadata-demo runs the same server as a thin, a rich and a best version, publishes the evals behind each design rule, and ships a skill that runs the loop against your own server. He spoke at AGNTCon + MCPCon Europe and VibeKode, speaks at Update Conference Prague in November and NDC AI Oslo in December, and writes at davidgolverdingen.nl.

David Golverdingen is a Senior Engineer & MCP Architect at Warmtebouw, a 350-person Dutch company that installs and maintains heating, cooling and ventilation, with a small IT team and no AI department. He built and runs its production MCP platform: ... Show more

Alfonso Fuggetta

Alfonso Fuggetta

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

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

José Ramírez

José Ramírez

I am 41 years old, and during the last 18 years I have participated in different ERP and CRM implementation projects, of the Microsoft Dynamics family. I seek to share knowledge, experiences and success stories with the use of both platforms within organizations, as well as integration models with other systems, facilitating the adoption of users and consultants from the Microsoft Dynamics community.

I am part of the “Poweramicos”, a group of consultants and developers, focused on sharing information about the benefits that Dynamics 365 and the PowerPlatform have for companies and their collaborators.

I am currently an organizer of Impressions 365, an event that is focused on the training, dissemination and adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms. In addition, I participate by contributing content to the Dynamics User Groups community in Spanish, I have been a speaker at PowerPlatform World Tour events as well as I have attended events called: Dynamics 365 Saturday's in various venues, which are aimed at being a guide for the effective adoption of Digital Transformation in companies and to share as much information as possible related to this topic.

I am 41 years old, and during the last 18 years I have participated in different ERP and CRM implementation projects, of the Microsoft Dynamics family. I seek to share knowledge, experiences and success stories with the use of both platforms within ... Show more

Annemarie Merchant

Annemarie Merchant

Annemarie Merchant is a cloud and AI strategist, international speaker, and Senior Solution Engineer at Microsoft who specializes in making emerging technology accessible, practical, and exciting. With nine years of hands-on experience across consulting, distribution, and technology organizations including Accenture, SHI, TD SYNNEX, and Insight, she brings a unique perspective on how businesses can leverage Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and AI to accelerate innovation.

Whether she's on stage, in the community, or working with customers, Annemarie is known for her energetic presentation style, relatable storytelling, and ability to turn complex concepts into clear next steps. Her sessions blend technical depth with real-world application, leaving audiences inspired, informed, and ready to take action.

Annemarie Merchant is a cloud and AI strategist, international speaker, and Senior Solution Engineer at Microsoft who specializes in making emerging technology accessible, practical, and exciting. With nine years of hands-on experience across consult... Show more

Maurizio Mangione

Maurizio Mangione

Russian literature lover, writer, rock climber/star.
Former Google Developers Expert and Microsoft MVP, founder of great communities.

Russian literature lover, writer, rock climber/star. Former Google Developers Expert and Microsoft MVP, founder of great communities. Show more

Erik de Bos

Erik de Bos

Erik de Bos is an Agile Leader, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach with over a decade of experience helping organisations improve their effectiveness, foster employee well-being, and adapt to a complex world. He is an expert in enhancing team performance, fostering continuous learning, and aligning daily work with strategic goals.

Erik shares insights through talks and articles and has developed several tools, including "The Purpose & Roadmap Template" and "The Sprint Goal Template," and co-created "James the Evil Stakeholder," a card game designed to help teams learn how to deal with difficult stakeholders.

Erik also enjoys jogging, cooking, photography, and music, hobbies he sees as a way to express creativity and find flow.

Erik de Bos is an Agile Leader, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach with over a decade of experience helping organisations improve their effectiveness, foster employee well-being, and adapt to a complex world. He is an expert in enhancing team performance,... Show more

Francis Walsh III

Francis Walsh III

Francis Walsh III has dedicated his professional life to leading and strengthening a long-established American logistics company. As chairman and chief executive officer, he oversees a nationwide operation that has continued to expand since 1952 while remaining focused on the fundamental work of hauling freight, protecting shipments, and supporting customers who depend on reliable performance.

He leads a third-generation, family-owned business operating across transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage from its headquarters in New Jersey. The organization provides integrated services that address the full range of supply-chain needs, built on reliability, coordination, and disciplined execution.

His connection to the industry began early in life. Raised in a family deeply involved in transportation and logistics, he was exposed to the realities and pressures of the business from a young age. Warehouses, terminals, trucks, and schedules were familiar parts of daily experience, shaping an understanding of how decisions made at the executive level affect people working throughout operations.

When Francis joined the company full-time in February of 1994, Francis Walsh brought practical knowledge developed through years of observation and hands-on involvement. Rather than stepping into leadership removed from daily operations, he learned the business by engaging directly with its many functions. Over time, he advanced through every level of the organization and ultimately assumed leadership following more than four decades of family stewardship. He views employees as an extension of family and clients as long-term partners, reflected in relationships that have endured for decades.

That operational foundation continues to guide his leadership approach. As a former airline executive, he evaluates growth and strategy with an operator’s mindset, emphasizing efficiency, safety, and accountability. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its national network of facilities, equipment, and transportation assets while maintaining consistent execution.

A defining focus of his leadership has been cargo security. As supply-chain risks have grown more complex, Walsh has invested in systems, training, and procedures designed to safeguard customer assets. These efforts have contributed to industry recognition and supported a reputation for dependability, even during periods of widespread disruption.

Beyond daily operations, he remains committed to community involvement and philanthropy, guided by values shaped early in life and carried forward with his family. For Francis Walsh of Saddle River, New Jersey, leadership is rooted in preparation, steady judgment, and responsibility, with decisions made to endure over time rather than serve short-term interests.

Francis Walsh III has dedicated his professional life to leading and strengthening a long-established American logistics company. As chairman and chief executive officer, he oversees a nationwide operation that has continued to expand since 1952 whil... Show more

Manish Tyagi

Manish Tyagi

Manish is a developer relations and product engineer working across generative AI and open source. Over five years he has led product and marketing teams, built and maintained open-source projects, and run the hackathons, conferences, and GTM programs that bring developer ecosystems together. His work sits at the intersection of what developers need and where the tooling is going, and most of it starts by watching real builders solve real problems.

Manish is a developer relations and product engineer working across generative AI and open source. Over five years he has led product and marketing teams, built and maintained open-source projects, and run the hackathons, conferences, and GTM program... Show more

Mark Arensberg

Mark Arensberg

Mark Arensberg is a business transactional attorney with over four decades of experience advising companies on structuring, contracts, and complex commercial matters. He has practiced since September 1982 and is preparing to reach his 44th year in the legal profession in 2026.

Mark has built his career around transactional business law, with a clear focus on practical advice and long-term client relationships. After his admission to the United States Tax Court in December 1986, he expanded his ability to address detailed financial and tax-related matters across different industries. Alongside his legal work, he has remained active in literacy efforts, volunteer service, and family life.

Arensberg's work has consistently focused on business law and transactions. For more than 43 years, he has advised entrepreneurs, corporations, and professionals across the United States, offering guidance that reflects real business needs. His early Tax Court admission strengthened his ability to manage complex tax and financial issues.

Lawyer Mark Arensberg has maintained long-standing client relationships, including representing a Denmark-based company for 30 years as of September 2024 and providing legal services to another business since 1985. These relationships reflect steady performance over time.

After serving as General Counsel for a group of companies involved in investment advisory, asset management, and trust services, Mark established his law office in January 1990. The firm was created to provide reliable legal services without the structure of larger firms, offering direct communication, practical advice, and continuity. Its referral network extends across the United States and internationally.

Attorney Mark Arensberg's services include business structuring, contract drafting and negotiation, franchising systems, and commercial real estate matters, including development, acquisitions, and leasing. He also provides consulting in strategic planning, financial restructuring, private placements, and mergers and acquisitions. He has served as a bank board member and on its commercial loan review committee.

Outside of his professional work, Arensberg has supported community programs for more than 20 years alongside his spouse, helping foster children and families. He has worked as a reading mentor and contributed to literacy initiatives. His involvement also includes support for youth programs, educational institutions, health organizations, and faith-based outreach. He provides pro bono legal services and has coached youth sports.

Mark maintains an active lifestyle, including skiing, boating, and cycling. He will soon celebrate his 46th wedding anniversary and enjoys spending time with his four children and nine grandchildren. He also cares for two dogs.

Mark Arensberg continues to reflect a steady, service-focused approach to both his legal career and community involvement as he approaches his 44th year in practice.

Mark Arensberg is a business transactional attorney with over four decades of experience advising companies on structuring, contracts, and complex commercial matters. He has practiced since September 1982 and is preparing to reach his 44th year in th... Show more

Andrés Arias Falcón

Andrés Arias Falcón

Arquitecto Funcional en MS Dynamics NAV y BUSINESS CENTRAL, Consultor de Proyectos con experiencia liderando equipos y proyectos en todas las fases de implementación, certificado como Scrum Master y Cloud Computing, experiencia en finanzas empresariales.

Arquitecto Funcional en MS Dynamics NAV y BUSINESS CENTRAL, Consultor de Proyectos con experiencia liderando equipos y proyectos en todas las fases de implementación, certificado como Scrum Master y Cloud Computing, experiencia en finanzas empresaria... Show more

Anupa Bhattacharyya

Anupa Bhattacharyya

Anupa Bhattacharyya is a Senior Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services, where she guides enterprise customers through their cloud journey. With over 15 years of experience in data and analytics, she excels in defining strategic initiatives for enterprise customers. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, traveling, family time, and savoring new cuisines.

Anupa Bhattacharyya is a Senior Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services, where she guides enterprise customers through their cloud journey. With over 15 years of experience in data and analytics, she excels in defining strategic initiatives ... Show more

Melody Olson

Melody Olson

Melody Olson spent 17+ years at Google in Ads and Maps, eventually as a Senior Engineering Director leading 220+ person teams working on Google’s model of the physical world. She is the author of Lead Deep: How Leaders Change What Talented Teams Can Do (forthcoming from Fast Company Press, 2027), drawing on interviews with senior leaders at Google, Netflix, NVIDIA, Datadog, Anthropic, Apple, and beyond.

Melody is located in Palo Alto, CA

Melody Olson spent 17+ years at Google in Ads and Maps, eventually as a Senior Engineering Director leading 220+ person teams working on Google’s model of the physical world. She is the author of Lead Deep: How Leaders Change What Talented Teams Can ... Show more

Sam Bush

Sam Bush

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

Matt Kovatchis

Matt Kovatchis

Matt Kovatchis, CPCC, is an ex-corporate banker turned mental health and stress management speaker and executive coach. He delivers high-energy and interactive keynotes and facilitates transformative workshops for associations, corporations, and leadership teams across the country – focusing on stress management, self-compassion, and heart-led leadership.

Before launching his speaking career, Matt spent seven years in corporate banking at multinational banks including PNC and Capital One. Externally, he looked like a massive success. Internally, he felt empty and alone. That disconnect led him on a journey of emotional healing and self-discovery - ultimately revealing a deeper purpose: to help others navigate the same struggles he once endured.

Trusted by organizations including SHRM Georgia, Illinois Bankers Association, CBRE, IREM Phoenix, and BOMA Orlando, Matt brings both lived experience and professional rigor to every stage he steps on.

Matt is also the author of the guided journal Enjoying Your Own Company and the host of The Men in the Arena, a top 1% podcast on mental health. Based in Chicago, IL, when he's not speaking or coaching, you'll find him exploring a new coffee shop, or hanging out with his dog, Patty.

Matt Kovatchis, CPCC, is an ex-corporate banker turned mental health and stress management speaker and executive coach. He delivers high-energy and interactive keynotes and facilitates transformative workshops for associations, corporations, and lead... Show more

Apurva Misra

Apurva Misra

Apurva Misra is a machine learning engineer, speaker, and founder of Sentick, where she helps companies build practical, production-ready AI systems, from AI agents and automation to evaluation and observability.

She holds a Master’s from the University of Waterloo, where her research focused on detecting driver cognitive distraction, with work published in IEEE Access.

Apurva is an O’Reilly instructor and international speaker on agentic AI and AI engineering. Drawing on hands-on experience building production AI systems, she focuses on taking AI from demo to production in ways that are reliable, measurable, and economically viable.

Outside of work, she is learning Spanish and enjoys discovering hidden-gem eateries. Recommendations are always welcome!

Apurva Misra is a machine learning engineer, speaker, and founder of Sentick, where she helps companies build practical, production-ready AI systems, from AI agents and automation to evaluation and observability. She holds a Master’s from the Univ... Show more

Ines Pascual Iglesias

Ines Pascual Iglesias

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

Marni Blythe

Marni Blythe

Marni Blythe is a nationally recognized professional speaker, Fractional COO, and leadership expert who brings big-business acumen to entrepreneurs and healthcare leaders. With a career that began in New York City’s C-suite, Marni held senior executive roles with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies, where she honed her ability to reengineer systems, streamline processes, and unlock sustainable growth.

Today, as the founder of Full Pocket Coaching, Marni helps small to mid-sized healthcare businesses achieve Fortune-level operational excellence. She partners with visionary owners and leaders to align strategy, build strong cultures, and design processes that fuel scalability without sacrificing human connection.

Marni is also the co-author of Culture Catalyst, a book that empowers leaders to harness the power of emotional intelligence, communication, and culture-building to transform their organizations. Her engaging speaking style has made her a sought-after keynote speaker across the U.S., where she delivers high-impact talks on culture, emotional intelligence, leadership, and communication to audiences ranging from entrepreneurs to healthcare professionals.

Whether she is on stage, advising in the operatory, or coaching leaders one-on-one, Marni’s mission is simple: to help leaders create businesses where people thrive, systems run seamlessly, and vision becomes reality.

Marni Blythe is a nationally recognized professional speaker, Fractional COO, and leadership expert who brings big-business acumen to entrepreneurs and healthcare leaders. With a career that began in New York City’s C-suite, Marni held senior executi... Show more

Luis Fernandez

Luis Fernandez

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

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

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

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

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

Iva Vlašimsky

Iva Vlašimsky

Iva Vlašimsky is a go-to-market and product marketing consultant for Microsoft partners, with 20 years in communications and a decade in the partner ecosystem. She helps ISVs and MSPs define what they sell and build the communication system that carries it: positioning, messaging, GTM narrative and value offer design, turning what a partner delivers best into a named concept with a business case behind it. Based in Croatia, working globally. Co-lead of the IAMCP People, Culture and Performance Committee and marketing advisor at The WIT Network.

Iva Vlašimsky is a go-to-market and product marketing consultant for Microsoft partners, with 20 years in communications and a decade in the partner ecosystem. She helps ISVs and MSPs define what they sell and build the communication system that carr... Show more

Dory Zidon

Dory Zidon

Dory Zidon has shipped production software for 20+ years, for Microsoft, BCG, Sabre and top 100 startups, building high-performing engineering teams along the way.
Today he researches how AI is changing software engineering and builds in public at doryzidon.com and on the AI Will Replace You channel.
He runs controlled experiments on coding agents (150+ builds so far), open-sources tools for planning and reviewing AI-written code, and tracks what it really takes to become an AI engineer.
He tests what everyone else claims, and publishes the data.

Dory Zidon has shipped production software for 20+ years, for Microsoft, BCG, Sabre and top 100 startups, building high-performing engineering teams along the way. Today he researches how AI is changing software engineering and builds in public at ... Show more

Ina Shabani

Ina Shabani

Cloud Architect with 10+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure and DevOps. Previously active at Women in Tech Netherlands (as organizer and speaker) and speaker at The Hague Tech on practical AI tooling in cloud environments.
Co-Founder of vanzero.nl

Cloud Architect with 10+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure and DevOps. Previously active at Women in Tech Netherlands (as organizer and speaker) and speaker at The Hague Tech on practical AI tooling in cloud environments. Co-Founder of vanzero... Show more

Maximilian Krampe

Maximilian Krampe

Maximilian Krampe holds a bachelors degree in Technical Management & Marketing and has been with Simova since 2020. He has previously worked in marketing and sales related to ERP-independend product lifecycle management solutions including product document management, process optimization, digitization and IoT. It is now his goal to inspire Microsoft Partners to streamline the processes for their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central customers with the Simova apps.

Maximilian Krampe holds a bachelors degree in Technical Management & Marketing and has been with Simova since 2020. He has previously worked in marketing and sales related to ERP-independend product lifecycle management solutions including product do... Show more

Anthony Blumberg

Anthony Blumberg

Anthony Blumberg, also known as Tony Blumberg, is a global investor and philanthropist with over 35 years of international experience. He is active in London, New York, and Naples, Florida. His work spans long-cycle, capital-intensive investments across mining, technology, real estate, and resource sectors. With a consistent and disciplined approach, he has managed complex investments across regions, maintaining a clear focus on long-term value and operational strength.

He oversees his family office investments and manages global mining interests. He is responsible for strategic planning, commercial oversight, operational leadership, and technology integration across investment activities in this role. His philosophy emphasizes long-dated cycles and disciplined capital allocation into hard assets, commodities, and innovation. Risk management is a core strategy component, allowing him to guide investments that align with broader economic and industrial shifts.

Tony Blumberg's background also includes experience in corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial operations. He uses a data-informed, innovation-focused mindset to manage organizational transformation and investment development. His ability to recognize and translate large-scale trends into sustainable strategies is key to his ongoing leadership.

His family's mining legacy began with the founding of a major international mining corporation in the early 1900s. Over the years, the family remained closely involved in its growth and evolution. In recent decades, his leadership guided the family’s continued involvement, including acquiring remaining South African assets from a gold company initially linked to the earlier corporation. These actions demonstrate his focus on adapting legacy operations to modern investment standards.

His current strategy is built around operational excellence, simplification of complex portfolios, and strategic growth. His investments span Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The portfolio includes gold, copper, nickel, platinum, rare minerals, and other critical commodities. His expertise allows him to lead with discipline while pursuing returns aligned with emerging global demands.

Philanthropy is a key part of Anthony Blumberg's life. He supports global causes in health, education, conservation, and the arts and serves on the boards of multiple charitable organizations. Tony continues to purposely guide his family office, combining investment expertise with a deep commitment to social progress.

Anthony Blumberg, also known as Tony Blumberg, is a global investor and philanthropist with over 35 years of international experience. He is active in London, New York, and Naples, Florida. His work spans long-cycle, capital-intensive investments acr... Show more

Nicolai Schjørmann

Nicolai Schjørmann

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

Shashank Agarwal

Shashank Agarwal

Shashank Agarwal is the founder and CEO of Noveum AI and creator of API.market. He builds infrastructure for production AI agents and the APIs they use. Noveum helps teams trace and evaluate agent runs, investigate failures, and review evidence for improvements. API.market is a marketplace for APIs and AI models, with discovery, provider publishing, access, metering and billing.

He worked on the original AWS SageMaker launch team, including hyperparameter optimization, and contributed to the AWS SDK for PHP. His background includes machine-learning systems at Amazon Prime Video, engineering leadership at Activeloop and Levity, and founding Hopdata and PipFeed.

Shashank is the author of Intelligence at Scale and writes about production AI, agent evaluation and API infrastructure. He began publishing hacking tutorials on HackItEasy while in school and later built Dailyjag. He holds a master's degree in computer science from The Ohio State University and was a Forbes Technology Council member from 2021 to 2024.

His speaking topics include evaluating AI agents beyond a demo, diagnosing production failures, designing API products, and lessons from building developer infrastructure.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashankagarwal2/
Noveum: https://noveum.ai
API.market: https://api.market
Book: https://intelligenceatscale.ai

Shashank Agarwal is the founder and CEO of Noveum AI and creator of API.market. He builds infrastructure for production AI agents and the APIs they use. Noveum helps teams trace and evaluate agent runs, investigate failures, and review evidence for i... Show more

Nita Chakrabarty

Nita Chakrabarty

Nita Chakrabarty is the founder and CEO of Magnetic, an AI startup backed by Audos, a startup advisor, and an international speaker. She brings more than a decade of experience across Silicon Valley technology, consulting, entrepreneurship, and human behavior.

Working at the intersection of business, technology, and people, Nita helps founders turn ideas into paying customers and connects entrepreneurs, investors, and opportunities across borders. Her recent work includes supporting founder cohorts, facilitating startup events, and contributing to Vietnam’s emerging startup ecosystem.

Her talks explore the human factor in the age of AI—from emotional intelligence and leadership under pressure to customer understanding and building businesses that solve real problems. Drawing on her experience in technology and working with founders and executives, she helps audiences turn insight into practical action.

Nita Chakrabarty is the founder and CEO of Magnetic, an AI startup backed by Audos, a startup advisor, and an international speaker. She brings more than a decade of experience across Silicon Valley technology, consulting, entrepreneurship, and human... Show more

Hector De Castro

Hector De Castro

Chairman and Founder of Regenera Luxury. Professor at the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism, Universidad Anáhuac Cancún, and PhD candidate in International Tourism (Universidad Anáhuac Cancún) and in Marketing and Communication (Universidad Anáhuac México Norte).

More than 25 years in hospitality across four continents, including C-level roles in European hotel technical companies. Global Executive MBA, IE Business School; GSTC-certified. Author of the definition of regenerative luxury and of the working paper that sets out its principles, operational framework, KPI architecture and certification model; expert on the Hospitality Net Sustainability in Hospitality panel.

“We don’t sell slogans. We build richness and legitimacy.”

ORCID 0009-0000-9613-0181

Chairman and Founder of Regenera Luxury. Professor at the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism, Universidad Anáhuac Cancún, and PhD candidate in International Tourism (Universidad Anáhuac Cancún) and in Marketing and Communication (Universidad Anáhuac México... Show more

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