Courtney Hamp is Founder and CEO of Opichi. He guides founders, CTOs, and technology directors in architecting production-grade, enterprise-scale AI platforms and business initiatives that move at the speed of possibility. Building upon and extending customers’ existing technology, he creates the new engine that transforms how organizations operate, compete, and create value for their customers.

Courtney Hamp is Founder and CEO of Opichi. He guides founders, CTOs, and technology directors in architecting production-grade, enterprise-scale AI platforms and business initiatives that move at the speed of possibility. Building upon and extending... Show more

Öykü Doğru is a Berlin-based Product Designer and international speaker with a focus on product management, product strategy and the human side of technology.

Her work covers digital product development, UX research and AI-assisted prototyping. With a background in design, architecture and sociology, she brings a broader perspective to how products are built and how they shape people's everyday lives.

She's particularly interested in the decisions behind digital products: what we choose to build, how we understand the people using them and how emerging technologies are changing both.

Öykü has spoken at Haystack EU and is an upcoming speaker at UX Sofia. Her talks explore the relationship between technology and human behaviour, questioning established approaches to product development and encouraging more thoughtful decisions about the products we create.

Öykü Doğru is a Berlin-based Product Designer and international speaker with a focus on product management, product strategy and the human side of technology. Her work covers digital product development, UX research and AI-assisted prototyping. Wi... Show more

Jesper Kenborg is a Danish ERP specialist, systems architect, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central. As the founder of NaviLogic ApS and Tools4BC ApS, he has been involved in more than 150 ERP implementations across a wide range of industries and business environments.

His experience combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business processes and practical ERP solutions.

Earlier in his career, Jesper worked at Navision HQ in Denmark, where he was responsible for developing key functionality, including multi-currency support that remains in use in Dynamics 365 Business Central today.

Jesper Kenborg is a Danish ERP specialist, systems architect, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central. As the founder of NaviLogic ApS and Tools4BC ApS, he has been involved i... Show more

Mark Lawson is Director of Technology for Technologists of Color, where he helps design and lead technology initiatives, workforce programs, applied AI experiences, and community-based programming for Black technologists, entrepreneurs, and emerging technology professionals.

Drawing on extensive experience in software development, architecture, technology leadership, and product strategy, Mark brings a practical perspective on how software products move from idea to implementation. His work with Technologists of Color focuses on creating programs and platforms that help people build skills, access opportunities, understand emerging technology, and apply technology to real-world problems.

Mark also appeared on CodeTV’s *The Full Stack* as one half of the 404 Arc-itects, competing in a six-week software development competition that moved teams from pitch through product launch. That experience reinforced many of the lessons he applies in his work today around product thinking, scope, rapid decision-making, AI-assisted development, and building technology that is useful, understandable, and worth adopting.

Mark Lawson is Director of Technology for Technologists of Color, where he helps design and lead technology initiatives, workforce programs, applied AI experiences, and community-based programming for Black technologists, entrepreneurs, and emerging ... Show more

Amit Grinvald is a keynote speaker, moderator, and communication strategist who works with leaders and experts across corporate, startup, and investor environments to communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction in high-stakes situations.

Over the past decade, he has worked with everyone from Fortune 500 executives and award-winning founders to Olympic medalists and aerospace engineers. His clients include leaders from organisations such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Deloitte, Capgemini, Red Hat, Rolls-Royce, and Johnson & Johnson.

His work in the venture ecosystem spans both founder and investor perspectives. He is a mentor with Google for Startups and the Startup World Cup, and has supported companies through €60M+ fundraising rounds.

Amit regularly hosts and leads conversations at international conferences, including TED, SXSW London, and South Summit. He is also the founder and long-time lead organiser of TEDxUNYP, one of Europe's most recognised TEDx events, with multiple TED Editor's Picks and several talks ranked among the global Top 100.

His sessions are practical, interactive, and built for the room in front of him, whether that room is full of engineers, executives, or first-time speakers. Attendees leave with tools they can use in their very next meeting, pitch, or presentation.

Amit Grinvald is a keynote speaker, moderator, and communication strategist who works with leaders and experts across corporate, startup, and investor environments to communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction in high-stakes situations. ... Show more

Dünya Kırkalı is an engineering leader and software engineer whose journey spans building mobile apps, web services, data pipelines, and visualizations across diverse industries and teams. Along the way, this breadth of experience shaped him into a true generalist. This generalist perspective became his greatest asset when leading engineers from different disciplines, ultimately guiding him toward the field he truly fell in love with: engineering management. Left to his own devices, Dünya enjoys putting on a Joe Pass record and reflecting on ways to create tools and techniques to help engineering managers discover their own global maxima.

Dünya Kırkalı is an engineering leader and software engineer whose journey spans building mobile apps, web services, data pipelines, and visualizations across diverse industries and teams. Along the way, this breadth of experience shaped him into a t... Show more

Rowan Gobey has spent years with delivery teams, watching the same problems surface under different names again and again: the standup that's really a status report, the backlog nobody will build, the one person every decision waits on. His book Decision Debt names the pattern: the bottleneck was never typing speed, it's the time work spends waiting on a decision nobody's making. Now that AI has made code nearly free, it's the whole game. He runs Gobey Consulting, helps teams move faster by changing less, and lives in Melbourne.

Rowan Gobey has spent years with delivery teams, watching the same problems surface under different names again and again: the standup that's really a status report, the backlog nobody will build, the one person every decision waits on. His book Deci... Show more

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas. Winner of the 2026 Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award for her contribution in breaking barriers.

She is a mentor/trainer for the BécALAS program and the Lorna Rojas Foundation, united with heart; an associate, volunteer, and speaker at WOMCY; a speaker at Talent Land 2025 and 2023; a panelist for the International Women Who Inspire Forum 2024 and 2025 and ITGAM, among others; and a judge at entrepreneurship events at AUEH. She holds a degree in Administrative Informatics, a master's degree in Business Administration, a diploma in women leaders, and several certifications in marketing, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence. With over 25 years of experience as a strategist, mentor, and creator of educational content, her most recent project is Sabiduría en Línea (a program airing Mondays at 7:00 pm on Radio Canacope). Constantly updating her skills, she recently participated in the 1st [event/conference/etc.]. Generation of the “Back to Lead” Program of Santander, Momlancers and Victoria 147 (Agile methodology training).

Her most recent conference was: "Freedom Begins When We Think" at the Honorable Congress of Tlaxcala (2026).

Passionate about the human impact of technology, she demonstrates that innovation is most powerful when it integrates generations and talent. As a mentor to women in technology and entrepreneurship. Elizabeth is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through hands-on training and support in the use of artificial intelligence, digital tools, and sustainable business models.

Through her venture, Venta Casa México, where she serves as Director of Business Development, she integrates technology with human development, offering both traditional and digital real estate services. She provides comprehensive 360° services, implementing digital tools to accelerate property sales and rental transactions.

💫 Mtra. Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina -
Mexicana y conferencista internacional reconocida por su capacidad de traducir temas complejos de tecnología e inteligencia artificial en ideas claras, prácticas y motivadoras. Acreedora al Galardón "Rompiendo techos de Cristal" 2026.

Mentora/Capacitadora para el programa BécALAS y la Fundación Lorna Rojas unidos con el corazón, asociada, voluntaria y speaker en WOMCY, conferencista en Talent Land 2025 y 2023, panelista para el Foro Internacional Mujeres que Inspiran 2024 y 2025 e ITGAM, entre otros, jurado en eventos de emprendimiento en AUEH. Licenciada en Informática Administrativa con maestría en Administración de Negocios, Diplomado en mujeres líderes y varias certificaciones en mercadotecnia, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia emocional, más de 25 años de trayectoria como estratega, mentora y creadora de contenidos educativos en su proyecto más reciente: Sabiduría en Línea (programa lunes 7:00 pm a través de Radio Canacope) y en constante actualización acaba de formar parte de la 1ra. Generación del Programa “Back to Lead” de Santander, Momlancers y Victoria 147 (formación en metodología Ágil).

Más reciente conferencia es: "La Liberta empieza cuando pensamos" en el H. Congreso de Tlaxcala. (2026)

Apasionada por el impacto humano de la tecnología, demostrando que la innovación es más poderosa cuando integra generaciones y talento. Como mentora de mujeres en tecnología y emprendimiento, Elizabeth se dedica a cerrar la brecha de oportunidades a través de capacitación práctica y acompañamiento en el uso de inteligencia artificial, herramientas digitales y modelos de negocio sostenibles.

Desde su emprendimiento Venta Casa México como directora en Desarrollo de Negocios, integrando el uso de la tecnología con el desarrollo humano, inmobiliaria tradicional y digital que ofrece servicios 360° implementando servicios digitales para acelerar los cierres de negocio en venta y renta de propiedades.

Claudia Elizabeth Guevara Urbina, M.A., is a Mexican and internationally recognized speaker known for her ability to translate complex topics in technology and artificial intelligence into clear, practical, and motivating ideas. Winner of the 2026 Br... Show more

Over 9 years, I've learned that great engineering is about building systems that survive chaos, leading teams that solve hard problems, and making decisions rooted in judgment. I'm a backend engineer at heart—architecting cloud-native systems in Go, Node.js, and PHP that handle millions of users. I've optimized databases that shaved seconds off response times, designed microservices that let teams move independently, and built APIs that scale. But I'm equally comfortable shipping complete solutions—writing responsive frontends, orchestrating DevOps, ensuring every piece works seamlessly. My foundation is backend depth; my flexibility is full-stack breadth.

What excites me most is impact through people and systems. I lead with technical credibility, whether managing engineering teams, establishing standards, or mentoring engineers toward mastery. I've contributed to meaningful missions: scaling systems for millions, driving digital transformation in government, and as an organizer at GDG Bandung, cultivating a thriving developer community where engineers learn new technologies, connect with peers, and grow their careers.

Over 9 years, I've learned that great engineering is about building systems that survive chaos, leading teams that solve hard problems, and making decisions rooted in judgment. I'm a backend engineer at heart—architecting cloud-native systems in Go, ... Show more

Hesham Zreik is a Forbes-ranked top angel investor, serial entrepreneur, technology leader, and former member of the Forbes Technology Council. Ranked #39 among Forbes' Top 50 Business Angels for his investment activity and successful exits, Hesham has made more than 400 personal startup investments, recorded more than 10 exits, and invested alongside FasterCapital across a portfolio spanning more than 1,600 companies worldwide.

As Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, Hesham has built one of the largest borderless startup-support ecosystems, leading investments of more than $1.25 billion across 1,637 companies and helping entrepreneurs raise more than $2.8 billion. He has also overseen the development of a global network comprising more than 1,000 representatives and regional partners, over 1,100 mentors, and an extensive network of investors and strategic partners.

Hesham combines the perspective of an investor, entrepreneur, and technologist. Over more than 25 years in business and more than three decades in software development, he has co-founded more than 100 ventures, advised and mentored numerous founders, and served on the boards of multiple companies. He founded ZGroup Mobile in 2002 with a budget of less than $20 per month and grew it to a multimillion-dollar valuation within three years.

Hesham Zreik is a Forbes-ranked top angel investor, serial entrepreneur, technology leader, and former member of the Forbes Technology Council. Ranked #39 among Forbes' Top 50 Business Angels for his investment activity and successful exits, Hesham h... Show more

Demilade Odumosu is a software engineer, IT consultant and founder of TFP Media, working across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation and AI-enabled systems for organisations in the public and private sectors. He is also a 3MTT and Technovation mentor, with a focus on building secure, reliable and responsible software.

Demilade Odumosu is a software engineer, IT consultant and founder of TFP Media, working across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation and AI-enabled systems for organisations in the public and private sectors. He is also a 3MTT and T... Show more

hey, i'm khyati - a backend engineer based in bengaluru. i've spent my career shipping zero-to-one stuff: a real-time identity verification product for US banks, a grid analysis platform that killed off huge manual spreadsheets, gameplay APIs for a game with millions of downloads.

from 2023 to 2026 i founded four startups of my own, and learned the hard way that building was never my problem - selling was.

so now i'm helping tech startup founders
finding engineers and builders,
so they can finally focus on selling.

hey, i'm khyati - a backend engineer based in bengaluru. i've spent my career shipping zero-to-one stuff: a real-time identity verification product for US banks, a grid analysis platform that killed off huge manual spreadsheets, gameplay APIs for a g... Show more

Amanda Hua is founder and CEO of Apova, building Agent Atlas, an execution platform for enterprise AI. A Turing Frontier Fellow and two-time 2026 CloudX/API World industry award winner, she has 20+ years of engineering and technology leadership experience spanning PayPal, Apple, Ripple, Rivian, and Anywhere Real Estate.

Amanda Hua is founder and CEO of Apova, building Agent Atlas, an execution platform for enterprise AI. A Turing Frontier Fellow and two-time 2026 CloudX/API World industry award winner, she has 20+ years of engineering and technology leadership exper... Show more

Sarah Bennett is a consultant, speaker, and Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect who helps growing Kiwi businesses improve how work gets done.

Through practical experience delivering custom business systems, automation solutions, and AI adoption programmes, Sarah specialises in translating complex technology into real-world business outcomes. Her work focuses on helping organisations reduce manual effort, improve visibility, connect disconnected systems, and make better use of the tools they already have.

Sarah has presented at community events, business workshops, and industry conferences in New Zealand and internationally, covering topics including Microsoft Power Platform, Dataverse, Copilot, AI adoption, automation, and digital transformation.

Whether speaking to technical professionals or business leaders, Sarah is known for practical, jargon-free sessions that focus on what works in the real world rather than the latest buzzwords. This approach has led to workshops for business communities and presentations for Power Platform audiences both in New Zealand and overseas.

Sarah Bennett is a consultant, speaker, and Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect who helps growing Kiwi businesses improve how work gets done. Through practical experience delivering custom business systems, automation solutions, and AI ado... Show more

Data analyst and marketing specialist with more than 10 years of experience in several sectors. Persevering, analytical, proactive, with high involvement and motivation adding value. Results-oriented, fulfillment of goals, with adaptation to changing environments and fast learning. I am always ready to accept new projects and duties.

Data analyst and marketing specialist with more than 10 years of experience in several sectors. Persevering, analytical, proactive, with high involvement and motivation adding value. Results-oriented, fulfillment of goals, with adaptation to changing... Show more

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. From local startup to Fortune 500, he has worked with a wide client range, always adapting to the unique needs and challenges of each project. He has developed a deep understanding of the trends and technologies shaping the future of business, and is constantly seeking out new ideas and insights to stay ahead of the curve. Jeff is a three time published author and avid speaker at technical conferences across the world. A Michigan State University graduate, Jeff has also been instrumental in improving the software development community in Michigan and beyond. He founded Gravity Works Design & Development during the 2009 recession, which has since grown into one of the country's leading digital agencies. Jeff has led more than a decade of consistent, managed growth and numerous creative accolades, including Addy, W3, Vega, Davey, and PACE awards.

Jeff believes strong relationships are the foundation of any successful business venture, and is committed to fostering those connections both inside and outside the office. As a father and active community member, Jeff knows success isn't just about achieving your own goals: it's about helping others reach theirs. Whether leading a project, volunteering locally, or cheering on his daughters, Jeff is always looking to make a positive impact in the world around him.

Jeff's commitment to helping others achieve their goals is a testament to his leadership, fresh perspectives, and innovative solutions. Join the conversation, and get information about speaking engagements and projects.

Jeff McWherter is a seasoned business leader and tenacious problem solver with over 26 years in the tech industry. He has a deep understanding of the business landscape with a keen ability to navigate complex challenges with creativity and agility. F... Show more

I’m a Developer Relations Engineer and Product Manager at Harness, where I work on developer-focused products and help turn complex engineering problems into practical, easy-to-understand solutions.

With 9+ years of experience across engineering, product, and developer advocacy, I’ve built and launched software for enterprise customers and developer communities across email, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps.

I’m a Developer Relations Engineer and Product Manager at Harness, where I work on developer-focused products and help turn complex engineering problems into practical, easy-to-understand solutions. With 9+ years of experience across engineering,... Show more

Jason Bell is a seasoned machine learning practitioner, author, and strategic advisor with over 17 years of experience bridging theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementation, backed by 36+ years in software. His book, "Machine Learning: Hands On For Developers and Technical Professionals" (Wiley, 2014 and 2020), is required reading at over 35 universities worldwide including Columbia, NYU, and UC San Diego. Jason's practical approach to machine learning has helped organisations across industries leverage AI to drive growth and competitive advantage.

Jason Bell is a seasoned machine learning practitioner, author, and strategic advisor with over 17 years of experience bridging theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementation, backed by 36+ years in software. His book, "Machine Learning: Hands... Show more

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a difference in people’s lives. As Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Nolos, she leads strategies that protect families, simplify legal and financial services, and make vital tools more accessible. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is committed to community involvement, supporting initiatives that strengthen families, promote education, and provide access to essential services.

Born in Beirut and raised in a trilingual household speaking English, French, and Arabic, Nathalie grew up in a culturally diverse environment that helped her connect with people from different backgrounds. This ability to relate to others has been an important part of her success in marketing and communications.

After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal, Nathalie began her career in 2004 as Marketing and Communications Manager at Groupe Deschênes. In this role, she learned how to shape a brand’s voice, build its reputation, and ensure marketing strategies supported business objectives.

In 2010, she joined Rogers Communications in Montreal as a Senior Marketing Specialist, working on acquisition and retention campaigns for consumer services. This position strengthened her skills in campaign execution, media planning, and creative storytelling. By 2013, she became Marketing and Digital Manager at Beiersdorf, the company behind Nivea. She was responsible for national advertising campaigns, public relations efforts, and brand ambassador programs, using digital channels to boost brand visibility and awareness in the Canadian market.

In 2015, Nathalie moved into financial services as a Financial Mortgage Advisor at La Capitale, now Beneva. Over the next five years, she guided clients through important financial decisions with honesty and clarity. Her dedication to client care earned her recognition as one of the Top Financial Mortgage Performers for three consecutive years and one of the Top Mortgage Sales Performers for two straight years. She focused on building lasting relationships, ensuring each client felt informed, supported, and confident in their decisions.

In March 2022, Nathalie joined Nolos, a LegalTech and FinTech company based in Montreal, as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Nolos is dedicated to making legal and financial services more accessible, affordable, and easy to understand, particularly for families in Quebec. Nathalie oversees brand strategy, positioning, and communications, ensuring that the company’s voice reflects its mission and values. She leads marketing campaigns for services such as digital wills, estate planning, and financial tools, initiatives designed to educate and empower people to protect their families, homes, and assets.

Her approach to leadership is built on giving back and making a positive difference. She believes legal wills and financial planning are essential for protecting loved ones and that these topics should be communicated clearly and without unnecessary complexity. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, she can connect with Quebec’s diverse communities, helping to share Nolos’s message of accessibility, education, and empowerment.

Nathalie’s career achievements have been recognized at every stage. At La Capitale (now Beneva), she received awards for being among the top performers in financial mortgage sales for two consecutive years and in financial mortgage performance for three consecutive years. She has contributed to national marketing campaigns for major brands such as Nivea and Rogers, blending creativity with measurable results. At Nolos, her leadership has shaped a brand identity based on clarity, trust, and relevance, positioning the company as a leader in accessible legal and financial services for Quebec families.

Outside of her corporate role, Nathalie is actively involved in her community and church, helping people access resources that protect their families and prepare for the future. She values kindness, connection, and the importance of family, striving to make a difference in the lives of those around her.

Her personal life centers on her family, who inspire her in both her work and personal journey. She enjoys traveling, swimming, sailing, and reading, especially books on leadership, branding, and personal growth. For Nathalie, life is about meaningful connections, shared experiences, and appreciating both significant milestones and everyday moments with the people who matter most.

Nathalie Kyriakou is a marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into meaningful impact. She has built her career across technology, finance, and consumer goods, always guided by the belief in making a differe... Show more

Krishna Bandarupalli is a Quality Assurance Team Lead at Encova Insurance with more than a decade of experience in software quality. His career has taken him from intern and manual tester to automation engineer and QA leader, giving him a practical understanding of quality from both hands-on and strategic perspectives.

Krishna has worked across manual, automation, and performance testing, with experience supporting both legacy and modern applications in the insurance industry. He is passionate about improving QA processes, building effective automation strategies, and helping teams use AI as a thinking partner while keeping human judgment, risk awareness, and accountability at the center of quality decisions.

An active member of the software-quality community, Krishna serves on the COSQAM board and has spoken at QA or the Highway on open-source automation tools, prompt engineering, and the evolving role of QA in an AI-accelerated world.

Outside of work, Krishna enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, DIY projects, cooking, biking, and continually learning something new.

Krishna Bandarupalli is a Quality Assurance Team Lead at Encova Insurance with more than a decade of experience in software quality. His career has taken him from intern and manual tester to automation engineer and QA leader, giving him a practical u... Show more

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena, IL, @tekNorah brings a wealth of expertise primarily serving the education, government, and legal industries.

As a seasoned community leader, @tekNorah is deeply ingrained in the tech community, contributing to Drupal and Open Source Software, and serving on the leadership team for MidCamp. Their knack for organic collaboration and ideation has led to significant organizational performance improvements, making them a sought-after figure in the industry.

With a passion for innovation and a commitment to best practices, @tekNorah’s approach to systems design and change management is both meticulous and forward-thinking. Whether it's crafting tailor-designed solutions from concept to launch or coordinating intern and onboarding programs, their dedication to excellence shines through in every endeavor.

Connect with @tekNorah to tap into their expertise and collaborate on your next project. Driving innovation and efficiency gains, @tekNorah is your go-to partner for transformative solutions in the digital landscape.

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena... Show more

Building the future of work where humans & AI agents collaborate seamlessly.
Leading AI Infra & Agent Ecosystem @mondaydotcom. 🤖🚀

Engineering leader with 20 years of experience in establishing and managing teams of 50 people across all stages of the product lifecycle, with a proven track record in global companies and startups.

Led multiple platform groups at monday.com, responsible for both user experience and infrastructure, serving millions of users and ensuring a scalable and efficient data infrastructure.

Successfully delivered & sold a multi-million-dollar Big Data platform from scratch to enterprise customers in the public Homeland Security and private B2B/B2G sectors. Led Check Point’s Container Security solution, providing a multi-layer cloud workload protection platform (CWPP).

Mamram graduate with 7 years in an elite Intelligence Corps technological unit.
Holds a BA in Computer Science and an MBA in Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MoTIE) from Recanati, Tel Aviv University.

Building the future of work where humans & AI agents collaborate seamlessly. Leading AI Infra & Agent Ecosystem @mondaydotcom. 🤖🚀 Engineering leader with 20 years of experience in establishing and managing teams of 50 people across all stages ... Show more

Maximillian Naza is an entrepreneur and technology executive who founded PasciVite and Hope Records, where he serves as CEO and CTO, respectively. He is also a General Partner at Bias Capital. With a background in computer science and software engineering, his work spans artificial intelligence, go-to-market strategy, media, and business development.

He mentors startups through Techstars, Alchemist Accelerator, and Plug and Play, with a particular focus on helping international companies enter and grow in the U.S. market. He has also delivered workshops for startup founder delegations from Italy, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan, covering market research, go-to-market strategy, public relations, and enterprise sales.

As a speaker, Maximillian explores the decisions behind business growth, from how enterprises evaluate risk and unfamiliar vendors to how companies establish credibility, win customers, and expand into new markets. Drawing on his experience as a founder, operator, and investor, he examines how technology, marketing, and organizational reputation influence commercial outcomes, challenging conventional assumptions and sharing lessons grounded in practical experience.

Maximillian Naza is an entrepreneur and technology executive who founded PasciVite and Hope Records, where he serves as CEO and CTO, respectively. He is also a General Partner at Bias Capital. With a background in computer science and software engine... Show more

I’m an AI & Modern Work consultant and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) helping people and organizations adopt technology, build capabilities, and turn AI and Microsoft technologies into practical outcomes.

My work sits at the intersection of technology, learning, adoption, and innovation. I deliver corporate training, workshops, talks, and hands-on learning experiences covering Microsoft 365, Copilot, Data & AI, Power BI, Modern Work, and responsible AI adoption.

My perspective is shaped by experience across technology education, digital transformation, and innovation. Before focusing on independent consulting and training, I worked in digital innovation roles at global organizations including Sanofi and Mondelēz International, collaborating with international teams and leading initiatives across Latin America.

I’m particularly interested in the human side of technology adoption: how people learn to work with new tools, how organizations build the capabilities needed to use them effectively, and how AI can extend rather than replace human expertise and creativity.

I speak and deliver training in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and I’m interested in collaborating with technology communities, conferences, organizations, and international partners.

I’m an AI & Modern Work consultant and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) helping people and organizations adopt technology, build capabilities, and turn AI and Microsoft technologies into practical outcomes. My work sits at the intersection of tec... Show more

Erica Mitchell is a technology and community strategist, and Founder & CEO of Tech Women of ATL and Tech Women Foundation 501(c)(3). With a background in technical project management, software releases, and cross-functional technology delivery, Erica has spent her career working at the intersection of people, systems, and technology.

Today, her work extends into community building and entrepreneurship, where she explores how AI and emerging technologies can move beyond experimentation to become practical tools for how people work, build, and create. Through Tech Women, Erica creates programs, partnerships, and hands-on learning experiences that help women develop future-ready skills and confidently navigate a rapidly changing technology landscape.

She brings a people-centered perspective to AI adoption, with a particular interest in accessibility, tech ownership, and what it takes for new technology to become genuinely useful in everyday workflows and solve real world problems.

Email: ericamitchell.pro@gmail.com

Erica Mitchell is a technology and community strategist, and Founder & CEO of Tech Women of ATL and Tech Women Foundation 501(c)(3). With a background in technical project management, software releases, and cross-functional technology delivery, Erica... Show more

Flávio Fernandes is CEO and Partner at booldata. He got into analytics years ago for a simple reason: he liked the moment when a messy spreadsheet finally made sense to the people using it. That curiosity has never really left, and it eventually led him toward a PhD, where he now researches how organisations can responsibly integrate AI into their decision-making.

Today he spends his time with clients and the booldata team, turning ambitious data goals into something people can run with week to week. He is happiest in the conversation where a business question meets a technical choice: what to build first, what can wait, and how to keep momentum without trying to fix everything at once.

The decade-plus of experience behind that comes from a varied path: early consultancy work with companies of all sizes, a stint at the Betsson Group in Malta that broadened both his technical and people skills, and BI leadership roles at Deco PROTESTE and NOS before founding booldata. He knows the platform stack, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, the broader Microsoft data ecosystem, but he will be the first to say that tools matter less than clarity: who needs the answer, by when, and what decision it unlocks.

Flávio is based in Porto and helped build booldata for mid-sized organisations that want to move faster on data without adopting a heavyweight consultancy playbook. You will often find his posts here on what is changing in analytics, and increasingly, on where AI fits into all of it.

Flávio Fernandes is CEO and Partner at booldata. He got into analytics years ago for a simple reason: he liked the moment when a messy spreadsheet finally made sense to the people using it. That curiosity has never really left, and it eventually led ... Show more

Diplom-Soziologin und Betriebsinformatikerin
2002 - 2014: Consultant für die Bereitstellung von Websites und die Einführung von Intranets und IT-Trainerin
Seit April 2014 bei WBS GRUPPE
Digital Experience Managerin
- Projektteam Einführung eines Social Intranets
- Interne Kommunikation
- Projektleitung Einführung Microsoft 365 im Unternehmen
- Microsoft 365 Cloud Navigator
- Microsoft 365-Champion
- Service Owner Microsoft 365

Diplom-Soziologin und Betriebsinformatikerin 2002 - 2014: Consultant für die Bereitstellung von Websites und die Einführung von Intranets und IT-Trainerin Seit April 2014 bei WBS GRUPPE Digital Experience Managerin - Projektteam Einführung eines ... Show more

Ómu Obilor is an international leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, facilitator, and transformational trainer who helps leaders and organisations strengthen the human capabilities required to lead effectively in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world.

She is the Principal Consultant at Ómu Consulting Ltd and Managing Partner of AfriLeap Labs, working across leadership development, executive coaching, founder development, and organisational capability.

A Founding Member of the John Maxwell Team, Ómu is a Certified AI Master Trainer and holds certifications in Executive Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Intelligent Leadership, Brain Health, Neuroencoding, and DEI. Her work increasingly sits at the intersection of leadership, technology, and human potential, exploring how leaders can build trust, exercise sound judgement, communicate effectively, and lead people responsibly as AI reshapes the workplace.

She has trained and facilitated for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals across corporate organisations, government, healthcare, and professional associations, bringing an engaging, practical, and highly participatory approach to every room she leads.

Ómu is also the creator of The Authentic Presence Blueprint™, a leadership framework designed to help leaders strengthen executive presence, communicate strategically, increase their influence, and lead with authenticity.

Her insights on leadership and the future of work have been featured in international media, and she is a Senior Level Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine, where she writes on leadership, human capability, and leading effectively in an AI-driven world.

Her philosophy is simple: technology will continue to evolve, but trust, courage, emotional intelligence, judgement, and authentic human leadership will remain essential.

Lead Bold. Stand Tall. Own The Room.

Ómu Obilor is an international leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, facilitator, and transformational trainer who helps leaders and organisations strengthen the human capabilities required to lead effectively in an increasingly co... Show more

Dipankar Sarkar is the founder and principal consultant at Neul Labs, a fractional AI CTO, and a hands-on applied AI engineer with 18+ years taking ambitious systems from research and architecture into production. His recent work focuses on governed tool-using agents, durable orchestration, evaluation, local inference, and AI-generated GPU-kernel correctness. Earlier, he architected regulated banking AI at Aveni, built RobotGPT at Orangewood Labs, and worked on NLP, recommendation, computer vision, and trust-and-safety systems serving more than 100M users at Hike. He is the author of two technical books, has published applied ML research, and holds an M.S. in Computer Science (Cybersecurity) from Arizona State University and a B.Tech. from IIT Delhi.

Dipankar Sarkar is the founder and principal consultant at Neul Labs, a fractional AI CTO, and a hands-on applied AI engineer with 18+ years taking ambitious systems from research and architecture into production. His recent work focuses on governed ... Show more

Godsent Izinyon is Co-CEO and Tech Lead at Kupendo, a Flutter dating app for Africans in the diaspora, live on iOS and Android. He designed and shipped the product end to end: mobile client, Node.js backend, matching flows, and the AI-assisted workflow used to build and iterate it.

He holds a B.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Benin and two M.S. degrees in Statistics from Georgia State University and Western Michigan University. That mix of hardware-aware engineering, data science, and ML/MLOps shapes how he designs systems that have to work in production, not just in a demo.

Godsent builds as a Flutter developer, data scientist, and ML/MLOps engineer. At DevFest he shares the architecture, tools, and practical decisions behind taking a real consumer app from idea to the stores.

Godsent Izinyon is Co-CEO and Tech Lead at Kupendo, a Flutter dating app for Africans in the diaspora, live on iOS and Android. He designed and shipped the product end to end: mobile client, Node.js backend, matching flows, and the AI-assisted workfl... Show more