💭 Søren Friis Alexandersen is a renowned thought leader in the ERP space, known for his deep expertise and collaborative approach. He's far into his career's 3rd decade, and currently a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft in the Dynamics 365 Business Central engineering team, working on Microsoft's core business solution for SMBs, where his mandate is to rethink Finance through the lens of AI.

💡 With a distinguished standing in the community, Søren is celebrated not only for his technical acumen but also for his unwavering commitment to openness and continuous learning, always bringing in the human factor into technology.

👩🏼‍💻 Søren's is a strategist at heart, and his leadership is characterized by his ability to bridge the gap between complex technological concepts and practical, human-centered applications.

🦸🏼 As a lifelong learner, Søren continuously seeks new knowledge and perspectives, fostering a culture of growth and adaptability within his professional circles. He shares the broadly held view that technology can and should improve human lives through increased productivity, though he thinks a lot about what we will do with the productivity gain long term, and how we ensure AI in particular is fair, transparent, and accessible to all.

💭 Søren Friis Alexandersen is a renowned thought leader in the ERP space, known for his deep expertise and collaborative approach. He's far into his career's 3rd decade, and currently a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft in the Dynamics 365 Busi... Show more

Principal AppMod Containers Specialist in LATAM, I'm deeply immersed in the Kubernetes and container ecosystem, helping organizations scale their containerized applications. With hands-on experience leading large-scale container deployments bringing practical insights on implementing enterprise-grade Kubernetes solutions.

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge through my book "Modern Applications Strategy" and speaking engagements worldwide. My expertise spans container orchestration, microservices architecture, and as a DevOps Amabassador. I focus on real-world Kubernetes implementation strategies, helping teams overcome challenges and achieve cloud-native success at scale.

Principal AppMod Containers Specialist in LATAM, I'm deeply immersed in the Kubernetes and container ecosystem, helping organizations scale their containerized applications. With hands-on experience leading large-scale container deployments bringing ... Show more

Luke Goetting is a leading Future of Work expert and global keynote speaker who has captivated audiences at TEDx, DisruptHR, the AI & Agile Summit, and hundreds of events worldwide. Specializing in Gen Z workforce dynamics and employee engagement, Luke provides organizations with actionable strategies to navigate the rapidly evolving workplace landscape.

As the host of the "Gen Z @ Work" podcast and a sought-after management consultant, Luke has helped industry giants like Dell, IBM, Lenovo, and AMD revolutionize their approach to employee engagement and productivity. His unique blend of data-driven insights and interactive presentation style has made him a go-to resource for organizations looking to future-proof their workforce and foster a culture of innovation.

Luke's expertise stems from his background as the founder of Puffingston Presentations, an award-winning communications agency in Austin, Texas. This experience has honed his ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver high-impact training sessions that resonate with diverse audiences.

Prepare for a session that not only informs but also entertains - Luke Goetting is here to transform how you approach the future of work!

Luke Goetting is a leading Future of Work expert and global keynote speaker who has captivated audiences at TEDx, DisruptHR, the AI & Agile Summit, and hundreds of events worldwide. Specializing in Gen Z workforce dynamics and employee engagement, Lu... Show more

Mike Peditto is a creator, speaker, and startup director best known for calling out the contradictions in modern work with humor, insight, and zero corporate fluff. After multiple job losses despite nothing but career successa, he built The Realistic Recruiter, a platform followed by over 400,000 people across social media, where he tells the truth about hiring, careers, and the workplace dynamics we all quietly suffer through.

Mike speaks to companies, creators, and job seekers alike about the real future of work, what AI is actually doing to jobs, why so much feels broken, and how we can build careers, personal brands, and companies without losing our minds or authenticity. If your audience is sick of panel buzzwords and wants someone who says what everyone’s thinking, he’s your guy.

Mike Peditto is a creator, speaker, and startup director best known for calling out the contradictions in modern work with humor, insight, and zero corporate fluff. After multiple job losses despite nothing but career successa, he built The Realistic... Show more

Data Engineer, Solution Architect, trainer & consultant. Co-owner of Wortell Smart Learning.

Data Engineer, Solution Architect, trainer & consultant. Co-owner of Wortell Smart Learning. Show more

With a strong focus on detail and a commitment to excellence, Orestis thrives in creating high-quality systems, demonstrating his technical expertise and leadership skills within software development teams, and guiding fellow software engineers in adopting best practices and processes.

As a Head of Engineering at Code Create, his current role involves guiding and mentoring multiple engineering teams, evaluating potential clients to grow the company's business, and leading the team responsible for preparing complete (technical and business) proposals in response to RfPs. He also oversees the end-to-end technical delivery of the company's projects and coordinate all client communications.

Away from the office, he is an active contributor to open-source projects on GitHub, where he shares insights gleaned from real-world experiences to empower fellow developers. He also maintains a personal blog on LinkedIn and write stories on Medium sharing his knowledge and experiences around software development topics. He also contributes to the developer community as a public speaker, during various events like Global Azure, or .NET meetups.

In his previous roles, he worked as an Azure Architect for Microsoft, where he accelerated and mitigated risks for Azure deployments at scale, enabling customers to confidently onboard to Azure. He also served as a technical and chapter lead of the corporate web banking product of a major Microsoft's FSI client.

With a strong focus on detail and a commitment to excellence, Orestis thrives in creating high-quality systems, demonstrating his technical expertise and leadership skills within software development teams, and guiding fellow software engineers in ad... Show more

Convaincu par les valeurs de l'agilité, je suis un agent du changement déterminé au sein des organisations. Mon expertise réside dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et l'amélioration constante de la Transformation Agile & Digital. Mon objectif est de placer l'humain au cœur du développement en mettant l'accent sur la satisfaction des utilisateurs, l'excellence opérationnelle, et en créant une liaison solide entre la production et les objectifs stratégiques de l'entreprise, tout en assurant la livraison de valeur.

Formateur agile depuis 2017 et orateur depuis 2019, je suis spécialiste en transformation Business Agility & AI. J'ai dirigé des projets d'IA complexes, aidant les entreprises à livrer rapidement des solutions à forte valeur. Mon approche se concentre sur l'adaptation, l'amélioration de la collaboration. Passionné par l'innovation, j'aime partager mes connaissances pour inspirer et guider les professionnels dans leur parcours

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Convaincu par les valeurs de l'agilité, je suis un agent du changement déterminé au sein des organisations. Mon expertise réside dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et l'amélioration constante de la Transformation Agile & Digital. Mon objectif est ... Show more

Rachel Roumeliotis, Director, Open Source Strategy, Intel is led by the belief that open source is key to growth and innovation, Rachel is focused on partnering with fellow Intel colleagues to incorporate these tenets into its larger business strategy. She is also working with other companies, foundations, and voices in the open-source community to ensure a strong and sustainable open source ecosystem. Most recently she was Vice President, Content Strategy at O'Reilly Media.

Rachel Roumeliotis, Director, Open Source Strategy, Intel is led by the belief that open source is key to growth and innovation, Rachel is focused on partnering with fellow Intel colleagues to incorporate these tenets into its larger business strateg... Show more

Elijah Young is an Enterprise Automation Architect and AI/LLM strategist who helps Fortune 500 organizations turn pilots into platforms at scale. He bridges the gap between executive strategy and hands-on delivery, specializing in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI gateways, Copilot Studio, and Power Platform governance/ALM.

- Led a Vertex AI RAG for IT Operations that lets engineers query events in natural language, with automated evaluation for quality and drift.
- Established a NIST-aligned AI governance model that gives leaders end-to-end oversight—from idea intake to operations—without slowing delivery.
- Built a Power Platform Center of Excellence that supports 30,000+ makers with training, DLP, and FinOps guardrails, enabling a small team to run a large tenant.
- Executed program turnarounds (3 → 27 solutions in a year) by standardizing methods and designing for self-healing.

Trusted by NBCUniversal, Home Depot, Sherwin-Williams, Exelon, Ford, Southern Company, Panera, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Delta Air Lines, Elijah has delivered more than $60M in measurable business value. His sessions blend real-world enterprise playbooks with practical templates, equipping both executives and practitioners to scale AI and low-code responsibly.

Elijah Young is an Enterprise Automation Architect and AI/LLM strategist who helps Fortune 500 organizations turn pilots into platforms at scale. He bridges the gap between executive strategy and hands-on delivery, specializing in retrieval-augmented... Show more

Indra Books is a global transformation strategist with over 30 years of experience leading culture change and high-performance turnarounds in complex, high-pressure environments. From finance to fintech, aviation to public safety, she’s worked across 46 countries helping teams unlock trust, alignment, and scalable momentum.

Known for cutting through fluff and fixing the human problems behind delivery breakdowns, Indra brings a deeply practical, story-rich approach to organizational change. Her work doesn’t end with slide decks—it sticks because it’s built on real trust, deep listening, and performance that outlives the program.

Whether guiding skeptical tech teams or supporting leaders in navigating pressure and change, she teaches people to see differently, act with intention, and build cultures that last longer than a keynote.

Her sessions are high-energy, no-fluff, and packed with tools that outlive the event.

Indra Books is a global transformation strategist with over 30 years of experience leading culture change and high-performance turnarounds in complex, high-pressure environments. From finance to fintech, aviation to public safety, she’s worked across... Show more

Jimmy Bandell is a seasoned cloud technology leader with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud solutions. Having transitioned seamlessly from private to public clouds, Jimmy has built and led high-performing Azure teams over the past few years. His expertise spans operational management, team mentorship, and delivering innovative cloud projects that drive organizational growth. Passionate about fostering talent and embracing technological advancements, Jimmy's leadership is marked by a strong focus on collaboration, continuous learning, and strategic innovation.

Jimmy Bandell is a seasoned cloud technology leader with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud solutions. Having transitioned seamlessly from private to public clouds, Jimmy has built and led high-performing Azure teams over the pa... Show more

Native from a small south Caribbean island, passionate about good music and good food, Jonathan was convinced that he would have followed his dreams. Instead of being a chef in a starred restaurant on a paradise island, or being the sound engineer for several major international artists in a large studio in L.A., he finally preferred to take the red pill from the hands of Morpheus in order to fight in the Matrix.
Fervent defender of Neo, he first started with Mouse as a web developer. Following many updates, and more than 15 years of hard fighting, he is now in control of the Oracle as PO/PM and Product Coach to better guide this small team.

Native from a small south Caribbean island, passionate about good music and good food, Jonathan was convinced that he would have followed his dreams. Instead of being a chef in a starred restaurant on a paradise island, or being the sound engineer fo... Show more

Loren Fogelman is a keynote speaker and one of America’s top ranked business coaches. She’s been steadily recognized by HubSpot in its annual list of the world’s top 22 business coaches.

She delivers talks and workshops at major accounting conferences such as Accounting Today’s Firm Growth Forum and Accountex.

Loren is an expert in pricing strategy and sales for accounting professionals. She coaches them to shift away from the “dollars-per-hour” pricing trap to a value-based pricing model. This allows her clients to reduce workload by as much as 50% while doubling revenues.

She’s a regular contributor to Intuit’s Firm of the Future series, CPA Leadership Institute, CPA Academy and the author of two Amazon best seller books: The Winning Point: How to Master the Mindset of Champions and The Success Solution: Break Through Limiting Beliefs for Business Success.

Loren Fogelman is a keynote speaker and one of America’s top ranked business coaches. She’s been steadily recognized by HubSpot in its annual list of the world’s top 22 business coaches. She delivers talks and workshops at major accounting confer... Show more

Elena is a data-driven Director of Product at Voyantis, with a powerful track record of leading AI and machine learning products to success. Over her 15-year career, including 8 years dedicated to this field, she has honed the skill of taking products from a raw idea to a market-leading solution. She brings a rare blend of technical expertise and business acumen to her work, a skillset she built on her B.A. in Management with a specialization in Computer Science. Driven to give back, Elena is a dedicated mentor to product professionals and a fierce advocate for women in tech.

Elena is a data-driven Director of Product at Voyantis, with a powerful track record of leading AI and machine learning products to success. Over her 15-year career, including 8 years dedicated to this field, she has honed the skill of taking product... Show more

Power Platform enthusiast / Co-founder Power Platform Mallorca User Group / Promoter of using humor at work / Optimist

Power Platform enthusiast / Co-founder Power Platform Mallorca User Group / Promoter of using humor at work / Optimist Show more

As a co-founder of Astral Forest, I help ambitious BI leaders to get 100% control over the solutions they manage through technical expertise and process know-how advisory. With over 12 years of experience in BI/Data Strategy and Development, I have delivered end-to-end projects for various organizations, using Azure Databricks, SQL, and Big Data tools. I have also created BI roadmaps, designed optimal data architectures, and facilitated digital transformation by implementing agile/right BI development methods.

In addition to running Astral Forest, I am also a guest lecturer at Warsaw University of Technology, where I share my knowledge and insights on BI/Data Change Management with students and professionals. I have a strong background in quantitative methods in economics and information systems.

As a co-founder of Astral Forest, I help ambitious BI leaders to get 100% control over the solutions they manage through technical expertise and process know-how advisory. With over 12 years of experience in BI/Data Strategy and Development, I have d... Show more

Licensed Barber Stylist, Former Marketing Manager, and Life Coach, Jessica Cockerham hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC. Known as Jessica She Cutz her experience working closely with big named companies like the The NBA, PGA Tour and Jack Daniels brands allows her to bring her business expertise to the Hair industry.

Licensed Barber Stylist, Former Marketing Manager, and Life Coach, Jessica Cockerham hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC. Known as Jessica She Cutz her experience working closely with big named companies like the The NBA, PGA Tour and Jack Dan... Show more

Roger delivers smart, strategic Microsoft 365 solutions that connect technology, organization, and culture. As a Senior Cloud Advisor specializing in Copilot, Modern Work, Security, and Compliance, he helps businesses navigate their digital transformation—with clear strategy, hands-on expertise, and a sharp focus on what really matters. His home base? techtask consulting, a boutique Swiss IT consultancy.

Roger delivers smart, strategic Microsoft 365 solutions that connect technology, organization, and culture. As a Senior Cloud Advisor specializing in Copilot, Modern Work, Security, and Compliance, he helps businesses navigate their digital transform... Show more

With over 25 years as a Controller and Consultant, Dave is a proven Dynamics BC|NAV and business professional with broad experience in the planning, architecture, management, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/NAV. Dave is also proficient in the management of operations and finance functions, and the design, development and implementation of accounting and operating business processes and policies. Dave is a frequent trainer and presenter at various conferences with high approval ratings.

With over 25 years as a Controller and Consultant, Dave is a proven Dynamics BC|NAV and business professional with broad experience in the planning, architecture, management, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/NAV. Dave is also... Show more

As Architect & CTO at Anubix, im a seasoned Cloud IT Leader with over a decade of experience. Developed deep expertise in multi-cloud, hybrid environments, and large-scale migrations. Im also GCP and AWS certified, bringing 7 and 2 years of hands-on experience, respectively, in DevOps and cloud operations.

As Architect & CTO at Anubix, im a seasoned Cloud IT Leader with over a decade of experience. Developed deep expertise in multi-cloud, hybrid environments, and large-scale migrations. Im also GCP and AWS certified, bringing 7 and 2 years of hands-on ... Show more

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey beard” skills I’ve honed over decades of software development.

When I’m not in the office or hanging out with my family, I’m at my local Makerspace working with CNC machines, laser cutters, 3D printers and other tools of wood and metal work. There are Makerspace (also known as Hackerspace) all over the country, and I encourage everyone to check one out.

Stay Creative and have fun!

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey b... Show more

I build Business Intelligence (BI) systems that help companies make smart decisions based on facts instead of gut feeling. I specialise in Power BI to do this.

As it’s often said, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it!”. In the real world, data is messy so I'm all about setting up robust systems to structure it right and eliminate mind-numbing manual tasks through automation.

The end result are highly captivating dashboards that leverage cutting edge BI tech and have an actual impact in day-to-day operations.

I build Business Intelligence (BI) systems that help companies make smart decisions based on facts instead of gut feeling. I specialise in Power BI to do this. As it’s often said, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it!”. In the real world,... Show more

In her current role as Business Systems Analyst Coordinator, Tiffany Hall manages end-to-end project life cycles and act as a lead on enterprise-wide projects. Her work reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and solving complex challenges through collaboration and research-driven solutions.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Arts/Non-Profit Administration and Marketing Communication from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Tiffany brings a strong foundation of strategic communication and enterprise-wide perspective to the companies she has worked with.

In her current role as Business Systems Analyst Coordinator, Tiffany Hall manages end-to-end project life cycles and act as a lead on enterprise-wide projects. Her work reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and solving complex challenges thro... Show more

Nate Payne is the creator of Living Systems Leadership, a pioneering leadership model that blends systems thinking, ecology, economics, and 30+ years of real-world technology and leadership experience. His work equips leaders to navigate uncertainty with clarity, make smarter decisions under pressure, and build organizations that learn, adapt, and thrive in the unknown.

Nate helps leaders move beyond firefighting and build teams that operate with alignment, resilience, and calm confidence. His approach is grounded, practical, and deeply human. Instead of teaching leaders to “do more,” he helps them redesign the system beneath their work so better outcomes emerge naturally. His methods draw from nature’s most adaptive systems: forests, rivers, reefs, to reveal how organizations can grow stronger through complexity, not despite it.

As a speaker, Nate is known for his engaging, story-driven sessions that blend systems thinking, leadership psychology, and operational clarity. His talks challenge conventional assumptions and offer leaders a new mental model for thriving in uncertainty, without relying on rigid control, heroic leadership, or burnout-driven productivity.

Nate Payne is the creator of Living Systems Leadership, a pioneering leadership model that blends systems thinking, ecology, economics, and 30+ years of real-world technology and leadership experience. His work equips leaders to navigate uncertainty ... Show more

Chandra Inguva is a product manager at Microsoft

Chandra Inguva is a product manager at Microsoft Show more

Saurav Dhyani is a Business Central upgrade specialist and AL developer with hands-on experience across NAV, C/AL, and modern Business Central SaaS environments.

As founder of Edhate Consulting, he leads upgrade initiatives, refactoring strategies, and modernization programs for global customers and partners. His expertise lies in structured upgrade planning, dependency analysis, and scalable AL architecture.

NAV / Business Central Experience:
2010 To 2015 - Tectura India
2015 To 2025 - Archerpoint Inc. Private Limited.
2025 To - Edhate Consulting Private Limited.

MVP (Business Application) - 2014 To till Date.

Saurav Dhyani is a Business Central upgrade specialist and AL developer with hands-on experience across NAV, C/AL, and modern Business Central SaaS environments. As founder of Edhate Consulting, he leads upgrade initiatives, refactoring strategies... Show more

With 11 years' experience managing complex collaborative projects, including 5 as PO, I know that any project can turn into a Tower of Babel...
I also know that I don't know anything, even though I can forget this fact from time to time :)

So let's hear each other out, let's communicate and together we just might end up creating a cool product!

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"Has he ever given any talk?"

One at the Agile tour in Lyon in 2024, and another at the Agile tour Bordeaux in 2025 + several others by videoconference.

With 11 years' experience managing complex collaborative projects, including 5 as PO, I know that any project can turn into a Tower of Babel... I also know that I don't know anything, even though I can forget this fact from time to time :) So le... Show more

Claire Fry is a voice actor, corporate trainer and executive coach. She has voiced thousands of projects for companies like Google, Anthem and Cisco and her belief is that the essentials of voice training for actors – training in quality, connection and authenticity – should be taught to everyone in every profession where communication matters. She has brought Vocal Confidence training to students at Stanford, top executives at multiple Fortune 500 companies, and client-facing teams across multiple industries from tech to healthcare.

Claire Fry is a voice actor, corporate trainer and executive coach. She has voiced thousands of projects for companies like Google, Anthem and Cisco and her belief is that the essentials of voice training for actors – training in quality, connection ... 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

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