Elisha a veteran software developer, CISA-accredited auditor, and FINOS Ambassador with a 10-year track record in tech and finance. He specializes in deploying Kubernetes, Python, and cloud-native solutions to solve complex challenges, specifically focusing on socioeconomic development in Africa. As the founder of Crestly Resorts, Elisha bridges the gap between high-tech innovation and the tourism industry. A passionate advocate for open source, he is a recognized speaker who inspires audiences to build tech that serves the greater good.

Elisha a veteran software developer, CISA-accredited auditor, and FINOS Ambassador with a 10-year track record in tech and finance. He specializes in deploying Kubernetes, Python, and cloud-native solutions to solve complex challenges, specifically f... Show more

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5+ years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

Kat leads the Developer Relations team at PagerDuty. She enjoys talking and thinking about incident response and incident management based on 11+ years in the field, as well as customer support, healthy communication, and automating the creation of a delightful end-user and employee experience. In her spare time, Kat is a mediocre plant parent and a slightly less mediocre pet parent to her two rabbits, Lupin and Ginny.

Kat leads the Developer Relations team at PagerDuty. She enjoys talking and thinking about incident response and incident management based on 11+ years in the field, as well as customer support, healthy communication, and automating the creation of a... Show more

Jeffrey Palermo is a Chief Architect at Clear Measure, a software architecture company. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP each year since 2006 and has spoken at national conferences such as Microsoft Ignite, TechEd, MVP Summit, VS Live, and DevTeach. He has founded and run several software user groups over the years and is the author of several print books (last is ".NET DevOps for Azure"), video books, and many articles. A Christian, graduate of Texas A&M University (BA), and the Jack Welch Management Institute (MBA), an Eagle Scout, and an Iraq war veteran, Jeffrey likes to spend time with his family of five camping and riding dirt bikes.

Jeffrey Palermo is a Chief Architect at Clear Measure, a software architecture company. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP each year since 2006 and has spoken at national conferences such as Microsoft Ignite, TechEd, MVP Summit, VS Live, and D... Show more

I am a passionate Cloud Consultant with expertise in AWS, committed to delivering outstanding customer success. I firmly believe in the mantra of "Life Long Learning Leads to continuous success, Start early, Fail early, and Stand out of the box," which drives me to constantly grow and excel in my field.

With a track record of providing top-notch training in Cloud Consulting, Project Management, ITIL 4, Personal Development, Startups, Digital Marketing I am dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses to thrive in today's dynamic landscape.

My journey is guided by the principles of staying curious, embracing challenges, and seizing opportunities for growth. As a lifelong learner, I am always seeking new ways to innovate and create meaningful impact.

I am a passionate Cloud Consultant with expertise in AWS, committed to delivering outstanding customer success. I firmly believe in the mantra of "Life Long Learning Leads to continuous success, Start early, Fail early, and Stand out of the box," whi... Show more

Heather Archer has spent more than 30 years helping people make small shifts that create big, lasting change. She now teaches audiences how to make smarter work choices so they can focus on what truly moves them forward.

Heather believes learning sticks better when we laugh, and audiences often ask where she performs stand‑up - a sign of how naturally she brings humor into every room. That lightness makes tough topics feel human, approachable, and doable, helping people relax, engage, and connect in meaningful ways.

Audiences describe her speaking presence as engaging, real, and refreshingly down to earth; she blends insight with humor, meets people exactly where they are, and leans into challenging moments without ever leaving anyone behind. Those are often the moments where the breakthroughs begin.

Heather Archer has spent more than 30 years helping people make small shifts that create big, lasting change. She now teaches audiences how to make smarter work choices so they can focus on what truly moves them forward. Heather believes learning ... Show more

Erin is a former tech executive and the founder of Fight Co.Lab, an innovative leadership platform exploring how ambitious leaders can redefine success, identity, and impact in the modern world of work.

She is the author of a forthcoming memoir with Simon & Schuster (slated for early 2027) about her career inside high-growth technology companies and the personal journey of redefining success on her own terms.

Prior to founding Fight Co.Lab, Erin held executive roles at some of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies, including Square (now Block) and Prosus/Naspers, one of the largest global technology investment firms. Her perspectives on leadership, career reinvention, and modern work culture have been featured by CNBC, Business Insider, and Newsweek.

Through Fight Co.Lab’s leadership programs and facilitation work, Erin convenes senior women leaders and executive teams from organizations including Reddit, The Washington Post, Mozilla, and The Honest Company to explore more intentional and human-centered approaches to leadership and success.

Erin is a former tech executive and the founder of Fight Co.Lab, an innovative leadership platform exploring how ambitious leaders can redefine success, identity, and impact in the modern world of work. She is the author of a forthcoming memoir wi... Show more

Raff Di Meo has spent over 10 years designing products across startups, agencies, and enterprise SaaS, including a startup acquisition. Today, he's a Senior Product Design Manager at Optimizely, where he leads a team of designers reshaping how marketing teams create content across the web. He's an active speaker in the UX community and writes Some Designers on Substack, championing inclusivity and supporting designers through a profession that won't sit still.

Raff Di Meo has spent over 10 years designing products across startups, agencies, and enterprise SaaS, including a startup acquisition. Today, he's a Senior Product Design Manager at Optimizely, where he leads a team of designers reshaping how market... Show more

I am a Commercial Marketing Consultant and Fractional CMO who specialises in helping businesses and companies of all sizes navigate the complexities of modern marketing.

With over 20 years of experience in corporate roles and consulting, I help companies move away from a "tactical obsession" toward an evidence-based strategy rooted in marketing science.

By diagnosing structural breaks and aligning marketing with sales, Bernard enables marketing functions to operate smoothly, thereby improving revenue operations and boosting growth.

My talk focuses on applying the foundational, timeless elements of good marketing to drive business growth. It pains me that marketing is often a black hole, and that proposed solutions miss the mark by not returning to basics and by failing to win new customers.

I am a Commercial Marketing Consultant and Fractional CMO who specialises in helping businesses and companies of all sizes navigate the complexities of modern marketing. With over 20 years of experience in corporate roles and consulting, I help c... Show more

I've spent 15+ years inside companies where one person being the bottleneck isn't an option. AWS, PepsiCo, Veritas Technologies, Global Sales Enablement Lead at VAST Data, and I run Legacy Bloom, a consulting practice that brings that same operational discipline to founders and creators running real businesses.
I speak on sales infrastructure, decision ownership, and what it actually takes to build revenue systems that don't depend on you being in every room.
The audiences change enterprise sales teams, professionals going out on their own, founders whose operations are breaking under growth, creators who are earning serious money but still carrying everything themselves. The problem is usually the same: the revenue is there. The structure isn't.
That's what I fix.

I've spent 15+ years inside companies where one person being the bottleneck isn't an option. AWS, PepsiCo, Veritas Technologies, Global Sales Enablement Lead at VAST Data, and I run Legacy Bloom, a consulting practice that brings that same operationa... Show more

Fabian Kretzer is an architect and developer at INNOQ who likes everything around motivating development teams by making them successful. He thinks, that you need to consider organisational aspects at least to the same degree as technical tools. Working in the JVM ecosystem for over a decade he still feels at home there and he is a strong advocate for continuous delivery.

Fabian Kretzer is an architect and developer at INNOQ who likes everything around motivating development teams by making them successful. He thinks, that you need to consider organisational aspects at least to the same degree as technical tools. Work... Show more

Robert is the Managing Director, Africa (Semiconductor Partnerships, Arm AATP, Growth & Delivery) at Chipmango Limited, Africa's premier chip design and education company. He is working to spread the design and adoption of microcontrollers and edge AI on the continent.

In a career spanning over two decades, Robert has worked with microelectronics, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data, and built enterprise-grade software.

Robert looks forward to a time when Africans will design and build their own chips and embedded systems with Machine Learning capabilities.

He contributes to the developer ecosystem by speaking at events, hosting meetups and code labs, and giving tutorials. He is a mentor at the Google for Startups Africa Accelerator programme.

Robert is the Managing Director, Africa (Semiconductor Partnerships, Arm AATP, Growth & Delivery) at Chipmango Limited, Africa's premier chip design and education company. He is working to spread the design and adoption of microcontrollers and edge A... Show more

Ben Little is the DGCE Chair of Design Innovation at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and an instructor of strategy at Boston University and Harvard University’s Professional and Executive Development program. He has a background in product strategy and has worked extensively with corporate innovation programs and venture studios around the world.

Ben previously served as Head of Venture Strategy at Siemens Healthineers' digital incubator in Silicon Valley, VP of Design Strategy at Fidelity Investments in Boston, and as Head of Design Strategy at Sutherland Labs, a global insight-led design firm with studios in London and San Francisco. His work often centers on navigating the messy realities of human behavior, drawing from a foundation in anthropology and years spent as a strategy leader.

Ben holds a BA from the College of William & Mary and an MBA from the University of Oxford.

Ben Little is the DGCE Chair of Design Innovation at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and an instructor of strategy at Boston University and Harvard University’s Professional and Executive Development program. He has a background in product st... Show more

Guided by purpose, strategy and a love of tech, Cortina Jenelle Caldwell’s entrepreneurial journey has remained true to her north star – to leave her corner of the world a little better off than she found it, a lesson learned early under her grandmother’s wings. Nursing, then social work provided a foundation for understanding social health, community development and resource connection, and Cortina ultimately found her home in business as a way to build solutions for local communities from the ground up. Cortina earned her BS in Business, Social Science and Education, and a MA in Business Management & Leadership (MAML)from Liberty University. As a graduate student, Cortina conducted research on “Branding Authenticity”, and armed with new knowledge of the future of business, Cortina founded Visit & Ventureto address gaps between tourism economies and local economies, earning Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year and a place in 40 Under Forty by the age of 26. Cortina re-branded the original model several times, evolving with community need and responding to first-party data - Cortina Jenelle Branding Agency(2014-2024), and Brand Evangelist™emerged with the age of AI in 2024. Cortina is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society, the Lloyd International Honors College at UNC-Greensboro, and is a Full Stack Web Developer, an ICAgile Certified Pro (Savvy Coders), a Certified Creative Facilitator (PYE Global), and a member of Vantage Ventures & AscendWV, class of 2025. Cortina’s journey reflects a relentless commitment to transform vision into scalable impact through design, technology, and creative strategy, work carried out through the tech-forward approach of Brand Evangelist and its ecosystem. Cortina’s collective body of award-winning work spans decades and ripples throughout Southern Appalachia and abroad, with impact hubs in North Carolina, Arizona, Tennessee, Austrailia and more soon from West Virginia where she calls home.

Guided by purpose, strategy and a love of tech, Cortina Jenelle Caldwell’s entrepreneurial journey has remained true to her north star – to leave her corner of the world a little better off than she found it, a lesson learned early under her grandmot... Show more

Natty is a blog writer and strategist who helps creative business owners and service providers make blogging a core part of their marketing – without spending hours on it or relying solely on social media. Through her strategic approach to blogging, she helps business owners create content that supports their offers, simplifies their marketing, and actually gets published. Ultimately, she believes blogging for your business should feel strategic, sustainable, and even fun!

Natty is a blog writer and strategist who helps creative business owners and service providers make blogging a core part of their marketing – without spending hours on it or relying solely on social media. Through her strategic approach to blogging, ... Show more

Tengo 28 años, nací en Venezuela. Busco inspirar a las personas a crear y liberar su imaginación. Deje todo en Venezuela para venir a Argentina a crear "Tienda Negocio", una plataforma que le permite a miles de emprendedores vivir de sus proyectos.

Tengo 28 años, nací en Venezuela. Busco inspirar a las personas a crear y liberar su imaginación. Deje todo en Venezuela para venir a Argentina a crear "Tienda Negocio", una plataforma que le permite a miles de emprendedores vivir de sus proyectos. Show more

Prof. Dr. Julian Langenhagen ist Professor für Digital Management und Media Entrepreneurship an der Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf innovativen, praxisnahen Lehr-Lern-Formaten, insbesondere auf Gamification und der Gestaltung erfahrungsorientierter Konzepte in stark strukturierten Grundlagenfächern.

Prof. Dr. Julian Langenhagen ist Professor für Digital Management und Media Entrepreneurship an der Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf innovativen, praxisnahen Lehr-Lern-Formaten, insbesondere auf Gamification und der Gestalt... Show more

Stephan Hochdörfer currently holds the position of Head of IT Business Operations at bitExpert AG, a company specializing in software and mobile development. His primary focus is everything related to web development as well as automation techniques ranging from code generation to deployment automation.

Stephan Hochdörfer currently holds the position of Head of IT Business Operations at bitExpert AG, a company specializing in software and mobile development. His primary focus is everything related to web development as well as automation techniques ... Show more

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders, and women leaders in 28 countries, sharing her methodology for achieving business results through authentic connections.

She is the author of the amazon bestseller "The Super Connector's Playbook". With over 20 years of global experience across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., she brings both corporate and startup perspectives to the tech world. Lirone contributes to leading global magazines and serves as an executive director at a UN-affiliated NGO supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders,... Show more

Michael has been a member of the Paradigm team since its inception and has more than 30 years of professional experience in accounting, technology, tax and auditing. During his previous position as product engineer for Paradigm Technology Consulting, Michael had exposure to many industries and has used this experience to provide well founded solutions to the business issues.
Michael has been a frequent speaker at many industry events and has authored a number of magazine articles that have been published.

Michael has been a member of the Paradigm team since its inception and has more than 30 years of professional experience in accounting, technology, tax and auditing. During his previous position as product engineer for Paradigm Technology Consulting,... Show more

Passionate about technology and Microsoft Power Platform expert.

3x MCT. This has allowed me during these last years to teach several workshops and technical trainings in the field of Power Platform both nationally and internationally.

Member of the organization team of the Power Platform Valencia community.

Currently I am specialized in project management and large customer accounts, for the implementation of enterprise solutions with Microsoft technologies in NTT Data Europe & Latam.

Passionate about technology and Microsoft Power Platform expert. 3x MCT. This has allowed me during these last years to teach several workshops and technical trainings in the field of Power Platform both nationally and internationally. Member o... Show more

Samridhi Sharma, Microsoft Partner Marketing Strategist at Maven Collective Marketing, specializes in aligning partner offerings with Microsoft’s fiscal focus while preserving authentic brand voice. With expertise in go-to-market strategy, marketplace positioning, AEO/SEO, and demand generation, Samridhi ensures partners maximize their Microsoft relationship and make a lasting impact through real-world insight from Maven Collective’s experience helping 500+ Partners globally and 19+ years of collective experience.

Samridhi Sharma, Microsoft Partner Marketing Strategist at Maven Collective Marketing, specializes in aligning partner offerings with Microsoft’s fiscal focus while preserving authentic brand voice. With expertise in go-to-market strategy, marketplac... Show more

Hussam Ahmad helps organizations move faster with confidence. As a fractional Product & Technology leader at Diglab, he partners with executive teams to create clear direction, align product, tech, and business, and build delivery flow. Hussam is the creator of the ALPHA™ Model (leadership clarity and decision power) and People & Flow™ (psychological safety and high‑trust execution). His work makes companies AI‑Ready by embedding new ways of working into daily practice. Hussam has led transformations with scale‑ups and mid‑market firms across Norway, Europe, and the U.S.

Hussam Ahmad helps organizations move faster with confidence. As a fractional Product & Technology leader at Diglab, he partners with executive teams to create clear direction, align product, tech, and business, and build delivery flow. Hussam is the... Show more

I'm Francesco Fullone, a business designer, consultant, and mentor and investor in technology companies focusing on sustainability or social impact.

I help companies (in any stage) to better define their business propositions to create options to validate them, and I advise them to organize themselves better to reach their goals.

I founded, and I contribute to Apropos, a company that helps communities, companies, and local groups organize events and workshops. If you attended an international conference about web technologies in Italy, you met me as a speaker, organizer, or attendee.

I founded companies such as Digitiamo to create NLP and AI-related products, Carma, to work on the next food technologies. In the past, Ideato, where I contributed to its growth for more than ten years, creating an innovative and quality reference for the development agencies in Italy.

I'm the president of the GrUSP, a no-profit association that encourages best practices in web development since 2002.

I'm Francesco Fullone, a business designer, consultant, and mentor and investor in technology companies focusing on sustainability or social impact. I help companies (in any stage) to better define their business propositions to create options to ... Show more

As an experienced Engineering Manager (a thought leader and people-centric), I bring a diverse skill set and a proven track record of leading successful software projects. With over 14 years of experience in the industry, I have honed my expertise in various domains, including banking, telecom, healthcare, and compliance.

My technical proficiency spans a wide range of technologies, including Gen-AI, Java, Azure, CI/CD, Automation, Python, Java, C#, Robot Framework, Static Analysis, Design Patterns, Platform Engineering & more. I have a strong background in development, having worked on projects using Java, C#, and Python.

I am passionate about empowering my team and fostering a collaborative work environment. My leadership skills have been honed through managing teams across different geographies and time zones. I am always eager to learn new technologies and share my knowledge with others.

As a proud alumnus of IIM Indore with a 3.59/4.33 CGPA, I bring a strong analytical mindset and a strategic approach to problem-solving.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a keen interest in growth strategies. I have also contributed to the M365 Core-SCIM Data Retention team at Microsoft, showcasing my ability to work on complex projects and deliver results.

Delivered 50+ sessions successfully in last 2 years. Member of Azure Developer Community and nominated for Microsoft's MVP title. Featured on Times Square New York.

As an experienced Engineering Manager (a thought leader and people-centric), I bring a diverse skill set and a proven track record of leading successful software projects. With over 14 years of experience in the industry, I have honed my expertise in... Show more

Michael Hedgpeth is Co-Founder and CTO of People Work in Boulder, Colorado, where he is building an native app in Rust using the Crux framework connected to a user interface in SwiftUI, Kotlin and WinUI. With a background in engineering leadership and a passion for quality software, Michael advocates for intentional architecture over quick hacks. He believes in making technology a positive force for people and combines Rust's reliability with native user experiences to build trustworthy platforms.

Michael Hedgpeth is Co-Founder and CTO of People Work in Boulder, Colorado, where he is building an native app in Rust using the Crux framework connected to a user interface in SwiftUI, Kotlin and WinUI. With a background in engineering leadership an... Show more

Gerrit Tamboer, Chief Evangelist at TrueFullstaq, CNCF Ambassador and co-founder of (formerly) Fullstaq, brings a strong technical background to his leadership role. With extensive experience in Kubernetes implementations, Gerrit has transitioned from hands-on technical work to strategic oversight, now focusing on spreadsheets and presentations. In addition to his duties as Chief Evangelist, he also serves as a business consultant, guiding clients as they evolve from managing technical logistics to developing strategic initiatives.

Gerrit Tamboer, Chief Evangelist at TrueFullstaq, CNCF Ambassador and co-founder of (formerly) Fullstaq, brings a strong technical background to his leadership role. With extensive experience in Kubernetes implementations, Gerrit has transitioned fro... Show more

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has received the Microsoft MVP award for data platforms for the last decade and continues to play a critical role in the building of technology communities across Africa and mentoring young professionals.

When he is not solving real world problems, he spends his free time doing CrossFit or mountain biking.

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has rec... Show more

Justin Reock is the Deputy CTO of DX (getdx.com), and is an engineer, speaker, writer, and software practice evangelist with over 20 years of experience working in various software roles. He is an outspoken thought leader, delivering enterprise solutions, numerous keynotes, technical leadership, various publications and community education on developer experience and productivity.

Justin Reock is the Deputy CTO of DX (getdx.com), and is an engineer, speaker, writer, and software practice evangelist with over 20 years of experience working in various software roles. He is an outspoken thought leader, delivering enterprise solut... Show more

As the founder of RSTech Softwares, an innovative IT solutions provider, I combine entrepreneurial drive with deep technical expertise. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow through technology, and my leadership in app development and IT services has helped various industries streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and scale efficiently.

Leading a talented team of professionals, I prioritize creating a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation thrive. I’m committed to continuous learning and fostering a workplace that supports professional development and teamwork.

Public speaking is another area where I find fulfillment. I’ve had the privilege of speaking at conferences and panels, sharing insights on how technology is reshaping industries, and motivating others to embrace the digital future.

I’m always open to connecting with entrepreneurs, industry peers, or anyone interested in technology and innovation. Let’s explore how we can shape the future of IT together!

As the founder of RSTech Softwares, an innovative IT solutions provider, I combine entrepreneurial drive with deep technical expertise. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow through technology, and my leadership in app development and IT servi... Show more