Kamil Panfil er CFO, styreleder og foredragsholder med bred erfaring fra både oppstartsbedrifter og etablerte selskaper. Han kombinerer solid finansforståelse med praktisk innsikt i teknologi, automatisering og ledelse. Kamil har jobbet med å bygge selskaper fra idé til skalering, ledet digitale transformasjonsprosesser og hjulpet ledere å ta smartere beslutninger raskere. På scenen er han kjent for sin energiske, ærlige og inspirerende stil som gjør komplekse temaer konkrete og relevante – enten det handler om vekst, strategi eller menneskene bak tallene.

Kamil Panfil er CFO, styreleder og foredragsholder med bred erfaring fra både oppstartsbedrifter og etablerte selskaper. Han kombinerer solid finansforståelse med praktisk innsikt i teknologi, automatisering og ledelse. Kamil har jobbet med å bygge s... Show more

Gabriel Casals is Head of R&D Operations at a fully remote startup, where he leads cross‑functional teams on initiatives. His experience ranges from local pilots to global roll‑outs, drawing on over a decade of experience.

He holds a Master’s in Management from IAE Bordeaux, a Specialization in IT Strategic Management from FGV‑RJ, and a BBA from CEFET‑RJ.
Over the past eight years, Casals has delivered interactive lectures at conferences across Latin America & Europe, taught practical workshops for universities in Brazil, Mexico, and France, and facilitated sessions at startups, NGOs, and global enterprises on Agile, Innovation, Lean, Leadership, and Project Management.

He’s passionate about new ways of working and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Gabriel Casals is Head of R&D Operations at a fully remote startup, where he leads cross‑functional teams on initiatives. His experience ranges from local pilots to global roll‑outs, drawing on over a decade of experience. He holds a Master’s in ... Show more

Strahinja is a Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in enhancing the backup and restore features of Azure SQL Managed Instance. Before joining the Managed Instance team, he worked on Microsoft Fabric, where he contributed to developing Synapse Data Warehouse and serverless SQL pools in Azure Synapse Analytics. Strahinja is passionate about engaging with end-users, gathering feedback, identifying pain points, and crafting solutions to address their needs. In his life before Microsoft, Strahinja worked as a gameplay programmer, developing AAA video games.

Strahinja is a Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in enhancing the backup and restore features of Azure SQL Managed Instance. Before joining the Managed Instance team, he worked on Microsoft Fabric, where he contributed to developing Synapse ... Show more

A product leader with a deep focus on data, decision-making, and cross-functional execution. With nearly two decades of experience across startups and scaled tech companies, I specialize in turning complex product and data challenges into clear, actionable strategy.

My background spans leadership roles in product and data at companies like Sisense and ZipRecruiter, alongside roots in Israel’s Intelligence Unit 8200. But more than titles, my work is about helping teams ask sharper questions, align faster, and build products that drive real impact.

I speak about data product management, product strategy, and the dynamics of decision-making in fast-moving environments — always with a practical lens and a bias for clarity.

A product leader with a deep focus on data, decision-making, and cross-functional execution. With nearly two decades of experience across startups and scaled tech companies, I specialize in turning complex product and data challenges into clear, acti... Show more

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dollar data projects across Healthcare, Telecom, Insurance, Finance, and Education sectors. Skilled in project management from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Proficient in digital leadership, process optimisation, agile methodology, and cloud-native app development, with hands-on experience in tools like Python, R, JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Terraform. Known for improving operational efficiency, leading cross-functional teams, and achieving significant business outcomes.

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dolla... Show more

Sujata Narayana, a data nerd at heart, joined Microsoft’s user analytics team in 2016 and Power BI team in 2018. She leads Power BI's Creator experiences and Fabric integrations. Sujata strives to democratize analytics by empowering everyone to make data-driven decisions.

Sujata Narayana, a data nerd at heart, joined Microsoft’s user analytics team in 2016 and Power BI team in 2018. She leads Power BI's Creator experiences and Fabric integrations. Sujata strives to democratize analytics by empowering everyone to make ... Show more

Logan O’Neil is a Solutions Consultant at Blink, where she helps organizations evaluate the Blink Employee Experience platform and envision how it can unlock the full potential of their workforce. She brings a strong background in SaaS solutions consulting, with prior experience spanning intelligent communications and CPG insights. In addition to her client work, Logan serves as an Investor Advisory Board Member for Moxey and an Executive Committee Board Member for the Alabama A-Club.

A former Witt University Fellow at The University of Alabama, as well as an NCAA Division I athlete and two-year team captain on The University of Alabama Women’s Rowing Team, Logan brings a competitive edge and a bold servant-leadership style to her work. She holds a Mathematics degree and an MBA from The University of Alabama.

Logan has delivered energizing sessions at Consensus DemoFest East Coast (2023), Sloss Tech (2025), Ragan Employee Experience (2025), and Elevate & Empower (2026) earning a reputation for her practical, insightful, and immediately actionable approach to career and workplace growth.

Logan O’Neil is a Solutions Consultant at Blink, where she helps organizations evaluate the Blink Employee Experience platform and envision how it can unlock the full potential of their workforce. She brings a strong background in SaaS solutions cons... Show more

Katrin Jäser ist akademische Mitarbeiterin und Stellvertreterin der Geschäftsführung am Zentrum für wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung (ZWW) der Brandenburgischen Technischen Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU CS). Aktuell arbeitet sie an ihrem eigenen Promotionsvorhaben an dem Institut für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, im Fachgebiet Personalmanagement der BTU CS und ist sowohl in der regulären Lehre als auch in der Weiterbildung aktiv. Sie studierte Sozial- und Organisationspädagogik (M.A.) an der Universität Hildesheim.

Katrin Jäser ist akademische Mitarbeiterin und Stellvertreterin der Geschäftsführung am Zentrum für wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung (ZWW) der Brandenburgischen Technischen Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU CS). Aktuell arbeitet sie an ihrem eigene... Show more

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

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

Patrick is a technology director, software developer, pod lead, and hiring manager at VML working on a wide variety of projects but specializing in Drupal websites. He recently completed his MBA at Rockhurst University. He is a husband and a father of 3 boys.

Patrick is a technology director, software developer, pod lead, and hiring manager at VML working on a wide variety of projects but specializing in Drupal websites. He recently completed his MBA at Rockhurst University. He is a husband and a father o... Show more

Dr. Brandon Barnett is a strategist, scientist, and pioneer in applying AI and complexity science to the art of strategy.

As Founder and CEO of Trigate Coaching, he has spent more than two decades guiding executives and organizations through growth, disruption, innovation, and transformation throughout the corporate lifecycle.

With a rare blend of scientific rigor, corporate strategy expertise, and storytelling flair, Brandon equips leaders to navigate uncertainty, harness AI as a partner, and unlock the collective intelligence of their organizations.

His keynotes are more than talks—they are roadmaps for thriving in the Age of AI Transformation.

Dr. Brandon Barnett is a strategist, scientist, and pioneer in applying AI and complexity science to the art of strategy. As Founder and CEO of Trigate Coaching, he has spent more than two decades guiding executives and organizations through growt... Show more

With nearly two decades of strategic planning and advisory experience, Marco has supported executive decision makers and leaders at all levels with their most challenging problems. His professional experience stretches from a wide range of industries to include aerospace defense, national security, CPG, retail, energy, healthcare, and fintech among others.

Marco's professional background is in organizational strategy and business transformation. Marco speaks on topics like AI Governance, adoption emerging technologies, the future of work, and the impacts that AI has on the workforce. Marco is a nerd at heart with a deep passion for strategy table top games like Magic the Gathering and could give a guest lecture on Frank Herbert's Dune series.

With nearly two decades of strategic planning and advisory experience, Marco has supported executive decision makers and leaders at all levels with their most challenging problems. His professional experience stretches from a wide range of industries... Show more

benny is the Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, with a long history in business and community building and an undying love of open source.

I spell my name with a lowercase b, but sessionize doesn't support that...yet.

benny is the Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, with a long history in business and community building and an undying love of open source. I spell my name with a lowercase b, but sessionize doesn't support that...yet. Show more

Experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager known for leading strong project execution tasks in tandem with building positive and impactful teams. I lead everyday with empathy and kindness while building successful, collaborative and high-performing teams. Using some of my top skills such as organization, clear communication, thoughtful prioritization and overall, TRUST, I am able to successfully blend strategic execution with genuine empathy to foster environments where teams consistently thrive and deliver positive meaningful results.

My approach is rooted in the belief that the golden rule is always number one and at the end of the day we are all just humans trying our best!

Experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager known for leading strong project execution tasks in tandem with building positive and impactful teams. I lead everyday with empathy and kindness while building successful, collaborative and high-performing te... Show more

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

Gee has been in marketing since the days of dial-up internet and AOL CDs. Today, he's the CEO of KEXINO, a marketing agency and behavioral science practice working with B2B organizations in 20 countries.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute Of Marketing, Gee is also Visiting Professor at two business schools, teaching Marketing and Behavioral Science to final-year MBA students.

Outside of work Gee loves to cook, listens to music on a ridiculously expensive hi-fi, and plays jazz piano very badly. He also has an annoying habit of referring to himself in the third person.

Gee has been in marketing since the days of dial-up internet and AOL CDs. Today, he's the CEO of KEXINO, a marketing agency and behavioral science practice working with B2B organizations in 20 countries. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute Of Mark... 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

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

Mestre em Comunicação pela UCB. Especialização em Gestão de TI para Administração Pública. Bacharel em Computação pela Unifor.

Gestor público desde 2010, liderando projetos de TI e IA em escala nacional no Poder Judiciário e no Executivo Federal. Pioneiro no uso de Métodos Ágeis em licitações públicas de desenvolvimento de software em 2010.

Atuando com projetos de software desde 1999 e com métodos ágeis — Scrum, Kanban e Lean — desde 2008.

Professor e palestrante sobre IA, Métodos Ágeis, Licitações e Gestão de Projetos de TI desde 2013.

Fundador da GovBridge — consultoria especializada em contratos públicos de TI. govbridge.com.br

Mestre em Comunicação pela UCB. Especialização em Gestão de TI para Administração Pública. Bacharel em Computação pela Unifor. Gestor público desde 2010, liderando projetos de TI e IA em escala nacional no Poder Judiciário e no Executivo Federal. ... Show more

Beatriz Datangel Rodgers is Head of Product Marketing at Root, with 15 years of startup experience and 13 years in security with a developer focus. She's held product marketing leadership roles at PayPal, Chainguard, Resilience, and TruSTAR (acquired by Splunk). Her work spans building educational programs for thousands of developers, creating communication frameworks during major supply chain incidents like Log4j and SolarWinds, and shaping product vision through foundational personas. Beatriz serves as Board Chair at BEC and leads marketing for CNCF Merge Forward. She's passionate about making security accessible, building developer communities, and proving security careers can look wildly different from the traditional playbook.

Beatriz Datangel Rodgers is Head of Product Marketing at Root, with 15 years of startup experience and 13 years in security with a developer focus. She's held product marketing leadership roles at PayPal, Chainguard, Resilience, and TruSTAR (acquired... Show more

Aarshad Devani is an acclaimed leader and emerging entrepreneur focused on integrating technology with sustainable change.

He was honored with the Leadership Award for Excellence in AI Leadership by the UNOO (United Nations Observatory Organization), where he also holds Observatory Status. Recognized as a Top 10 emerging entrepreneur by YourStory for his work in sustainable AI, Aarshad is also an established speaker, having addressed over 1,00,000 technology enthusiasts.

He is currently focused on building his personal brand to amplify his vision for the future of AI and global impact.

Aarshad Devani is an acclaimed leader and emerging entrepreneur focused on integrating technology with sustainable change. He was honored with the Leadership Award for Excellence in AI Leadership by the UNOO (United Nations Observatory Organizatio... Show more

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale.
He coaches Microsoft employees and top global partners on data, AI, and Copilot at L200 through L400 in collaboration with lab providers including Technofocus, Skillable, and Spektra Labs. He has presented at the Microsoft AI Tour, the North America MCT Summit in Redmond, and community events across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
He is also the founder of GDO Health GmbH, a Swiss health tech startup using privacy-preserving generative AI to expand mental health access for Spanish-speaking populations — built with clinical partners, Swiss data residency, and zero tolerance for shortcuts.
His current obsession: helping organizations move from AI experimentation to agent-first operating models that hold up under scrutiny. He serves on the AI Certs Advisory Board and spends a lot of time thinking about who is liable when the agent gets it wrong.

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale. He ... Show more

I am a tech founder and recognized data science leader with over 10 years of experience in financial intelligence and advanced data engineering. As Co-Founder and CTO of ClearPic.ai, I lead the technical vision for an intelligence platform that uses Python, AI, and graph databases to uncover hidden corporate risks. With past leadership roles including Head of R&D at Urus Advisory and data consulting at Deloitte and PwC, I specialize in turning complex, messy data into clear networks.

I am an active speaker in the global tech community (OpenTalks.AI, PyCon), dedicated to sharing practical strategies for building resilient, AI-driven business tools.

I am a tech founder and recognized data science leader with over 10 years of experience in financial intelligence and advanced data engineering. As Co-Founder and CTO of ClearPic.ai, I lead the technical vision for an intelligence platform that uses ... Show more

Jaymesh Shah is a Project Manager and Microsoft Dynamics BC Upgrade & Implementation specialist with more than 15 years of experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics solutions. He currently works with ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert, where he manages and handle Business Central upgrades.

Jaymesh began his career as a functional consultant working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and has since gained extensive experience across the entire ERP project lifecycle, including consulting, requirement analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, and go-live support. He has previously worked with organizations such as Larsen & Toubro Infotech and Intech Systems, managing complex ERP projects and guiding customers through digital transformation initiatives.

A Microsoft Certified Professional and certified PMI Project Management Professional, Jaymesh is passionate about sharing practical lessons from real-world implementations and helping consultants deliver successful Business Central projects.

Jaymesh Shah is a Project Manager and Microsoft Dynamics BC Upgrade & Implementation specialist with more than 15 years of experience delivering Microsoft Dynamics solutions. He currently works with ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert, where he manages and... Show more

Seasoned engineering leader with over 20 years into the Software industry and currently working at Procore building platform for IAM domain. Prior to this I have been with Autodesk leading Data Engineering teams specifically Ingestion and processing teams.
In my prior stints have also led E&U Cloud at Salesforce and focussed on building new products for Digital Transformation. Been developer, lead, architect at previous roles and indebted to full-stack development background and the knowledge gained there.
Current focus is building and empowering high performance teams who create modern applications and driving agile values.

Seasoned engineering leader with over 20 years into the Software industry and currently working at Procore building platform for IAM domain. Prior to this I have been with Autodesk leading Data Engineering teams specifically Ingestion and processing ... Show more

With ~15 years in the Microsoft partner ecosystem, Addie blends business strategy, human behavior, and AI innovation to help organizations put the tech-jargon in human-terms to unlock real productivity gains.

With ~15 years in the Microsoft partner ecosystem, Addie blends business strategy, human behavior, and AI innovation to help organizations put the tech-jargon in human-terms to unlock real productivity gains. Show more

With over six years of experience as a Scrum Master and agile specialist, I am now focused on leading digital transformation and applying agile methods in HEINEKEN. I support agile practices to improve teams delivery, team effectiveness, and strengthen collaboration beyond culture boundaries. My approach is to create a collaborative environment that empowers teams and values transparency and self-management. I like to use data, but with common sense. Work smart not hard is my motto.
In my work history at HEINEKEN, Sii Poland, Cytiva, and Ericsson, I have built my skills in Scrum, Kanban, and in leading workshops about systems thinking, estimation, backlog management and writing user stories. I am dedicated to guiding teams in agile principles to help them prioritize better, become flexible, reach stakeholders directly and deliver high-quality work to meet business value oriented goals.

With over six years of experience as a Scrum Master and agile specialist, I am now focused on leading digital transformation and applying agile methods in HEINEKEN. I support agile practices to improve teams delivery, team effectiveness, and strengt... Show more

Wendy Wilson is an operations and portfolio strategy leader with 10+ years building operational infrastructure for AI and product organizations at enterprise scale. Her expertise includes portfolio governance, Rhythm of Business architecture, capacity planning, intake and prioritization systems, and cross-functional operating models that translate strategy into coordinated execution across complex, multi-product environments.

She currently serves as Principal Director at Microsoft leading operational systems across six AI product areas including Visual Studio, VS Code, Responsible AI, and Azure Developer Experiences, supporting an organization of 100+ spanning design, research, product, and engineering.

Wendy is known for building from zero, designing governance, planning, and execution frameworks that bring clarity and predictability to distributed organizations, and is a trusted operational partner to VP and senior leadership across reorgs, change initiatives, and executive communications.

Wendy is also a passionate advocate for fostering a strong, inclusive workplace culture. Her ability to implement strategic communication processes has been key in driving alignment across teams and elevating organizational culture. At Microsoft, Intel, and IBM, she successfully led global programs that promoted diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, creating environments where teams could thrive. Her leadership has been recognized for both improving operational performance and fostering an empowering, communicative culture that supports innovation and collaboration. Wendy’s unique blend of operational expertise, strategic communication, and cultural advocacy makes her a powerful speaker and thought leader in her field.

Wendy Wilson is an operations and portfolio strategy leader with 10+ years building operational infrastructure for AI and product organizations at enterprise scale. Her expertise includes portfolio governance, Rhythm of Business architecture, capacit... Show more

She led global recruitment for Thoughtworks - once described as the most selective hiring process in the world - as well as helping shape the Tech Radar and establishing operations in more than eight countries.

Now a fractional TA/HR leader, and a sought-after career coach, Suzi helps startups and scale-ups build teams where belonging and psychological safety are the baseline, not just buzzwords. Through her company Appartenir, she brings values-driven hiring, radically better interviewing, and inclusive leadership to life with warmth, wit, and the occasional well-placed challenge to the status quo.

Expect honesty. Expect humour. Expect really great questions.

Her mission? To help people interview with confidence, put humanity at the heart of hiring and help topple the patriarchy.

She led global recruitment for Thoughtworks - once described as the most selective hiring process in the world - as well as helping shape the Tech Radar and establishing operations in more than eight countries. Now a fractional TA/HR leader, and a... Show more

Damien, dirigeant de 3Conselis (Lyon), présente une expérience confirmée dans l’identification des opportunités d’amélioration ainsi que dans l’animation d’équipes projets en environnement Service et Industrie. Il est un spécialiste de l’approche processus. Il accompagne les entreprises dans leurs dynamiques d’Amélioration Continue pour des processus plus fluides, une satisfaction client accrue et une activité pérenne.

• Accompagnement en individuel ou collectif sur la gestion de projet, la facilitation d’équipe, la transformation de l’organisation, l’intrapreneuriat ou l’innovation selon les méthodes Lean, Agile ou Six Sigma (DMAIC)

• Pilotage de projet de résolution de problème sur la réduction de temps de cycle, la fiabilisation de la prise de décision à partir de données processus, la libération de capacité de production ou l’accompagnement au changement des équipes opérationnelles.

• Formation à l’Amélioration Continue (Lean, Méthodes Agiles, Six Sigma). Mise en place du parcours certifiants Lean Service Agile Niveau Green Belt pour apprendre les méthodes et outils de l’amélioration continue

Damien, dirigeant de 3Conselis (Lyon), présente une expérience confirmée dans l’identification des opportunités d’amélioration ainsi que dans l’animation d’équipes projets en environnement Service et Industrie. Il est un spécialiste de l’approche pro... Show more