MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VBA for 13 years at business schools, official engineering and economics colleges.

MVP 2023 Data Platform, Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor since 2013. I develop business intelligence projects with Power BI and Excel for companies and have been providing training in Power BI, Excel, and VB... Show more

Nathan Platter (Lincoln, NE) builds decision-ready data and AI systems for growth leaders, with a focus on human-in-the-loop design in production and regulated ops. He recently spoke at brainstorm Denver (Sep 10, 2026) with a solo talk and live build. Next month he presents for DAMA Rocky Mountain Chapter at the University of Denver. Through SettleUp, LotBeacon, Marketplace Copilot, and agentic systems work, he designs tools that check themselves before a human signs off so operations run more like Iron Man than unchecked automation. His day-to-day is Principal, Analytics & AI | Revenue & GTM Intelligence: roadmaps, prioritization, and systems that leave an audit trail you can defend.

Nathan Platter (Lincoln, NE) builds decision-ready data and AI systems for growth leaders, with a focus on human-in-the-loop design in production and regulated ops. He recently spoke at brainstorm Denver (Sep 10, 2026) with a solo talk and live build... Show more

Finn Pedersen is a software developer and consultant with a master's degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Finn’s work primarily focuses on Navision, NAV, and BC. He also applies his knowledge of Ruby on Rails, Python, and Elm to his projects. He has a special interest in systems integration and API design. Finn has experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, and Project Manager. He speaks French, English, and Danish.

Finn is the creator of navigate-bc.com, the dedicated Business Central search engine.

Finn Pedersen is a software developer and consultant with a master's degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Finn’s work primarily focuses on Navision, NAV, and BC. He also applies his knowledge of Ruby on Rails, Py... Show more

Venkata Sai Kishore Modalavalasa is Chief Architect & Engineering Leader at Straiker, building AI security products for AI-native apps at scale. With 15+ years in cybersecurity and distributed systems, he scaled Cyberfend to acquisition by Akamai, where he led bot detection and web security engineering. He’s an OWASP author contributing to AI Exchange, AIBOM, Top 10 for Agentic Applications, OWASP GenAI Security Project, creator and co-lead of OWASP FinBot CTF, and holds multiple security patents.

Venkata Sai Kishore Modalavalasa is Chief Architect & Engineering Leader at Straiker, building AI security products for AI-native apps at scale. With 15+ years in cybersecurity and distributed systems, he scaled Cyberfend to acquisition by Akamai, wh... Show more

Brian started programming at the age of seven and has spent over a decade in a zig-zag career from programmer to software architect, manager, and manager-of-managers. Often mistaken for a product manager. He especially enjoys bringing business concepts to the engineering table: Theory of Constraints, Cynefin, cognitive load, flow-based budgeting.

In 2022 he began independent consulting through Building Better Teams in Berlin, working with engineering and product organizations on team design, fast flow, and organizational structure. He is a Team Topologies Advocate (TTA) focused on how teams and organizations adapt as AI reshapes what individuals can do alone.

Brian started programming at the age of seven and has spent over a decade in a zig-zag career from programmer to software architect, manager, and manager-of-managers. Often mistaken for a product manager. He especially enjoys bringing business concep... Show more

Josh Hankins is a cybersecurity executive, practitioner, and speaker with more than three decades of IT experience and more than two decades focused on cybersecurity. His background spans network engineering, security architecture, incident response, vulnerability management, DevSecOps, cloud security, cyber risk, and security leadership.

Josh has served in senior leadership and advisory roles including Director of Security & Incident Response, Field CISO/Field CTSO Americas, and Consulting CISO. He is currently Founder and Principal Consultant at Firesteel Advisory Group, where he helps organizations translate technical security challenges into practical business decisions.

Josh regularly presents at cybersecurity and technology conferences across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including Security BSides, Queen City Con, SecTor, OWASP, and Conf42. He holds the CISSP, GPCS, GMON, and GMOB certifications.

Josh Hankins is a cybersecurity executive, practitioner, and speaker with more than three decades of IT experience and more than two decades focused on cybersecurity. His background spans network engineering, security architecture, incident response,... Show more

Michael W. Allison works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, leadership, education, and organizational performance. He is the Founder and CEO of the Adversity Leadership Institute, an AI product builder, leadership strategist, educator, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and U.S. Marine Corps Purple Heart recipient.

His technology work includes creating AI-enabled SaaS platforms, intelligent agents, and conversational bots, with a focus on how people actually use, trust, and make decisions with emerging technology. He helps leaders move beyond the excitement surrounding AI and confront the harder questions: What problem are we solving? Who owns the decision? Where must human judgment remain? How will people adopt the technology, and how will results be measured?

Michael brings more than two decades of experience across combat leadership, government, higher education, entrepreneurship, business, and organizational development. He has led Marines in Iraq, managed multimillion-dollar government initiatives, directed higher education programs, and scaled an INC 5000 franchise through a successful exit. He holds a BA and MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Through Adversity Leadership® and his Decision, Direction, and Destination framework, Michael brings technology strategy and human leadership together. His work helps organizations adopt innovation without losing clarity, accountability, sound judgment, or the people responsible for making it work.

Michael W. Allison works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, leadership, education, and organizational performance. He is the Founder and CEO of the Adversity Leadership Institute, an AI product builder, leadership strategist, educator, b... Show more

Madalena Costa shapes the future of product at the intersection of human behavior and intelligent systems. She is the founder of Human × Intelligent, a podcast exploring what it means to be human in the age of AI through conversations with founders, engineers, researchers and AI skeptics. As a product experience strategist, speaker and workshop facilitator, Madalena helps teams build thoughtful and human-centric AI experiences. She opens early access for Human+ at the end of October 2026, an app designed to help you decide what to delegate to AI, what to keep strictly human and how to stay sharp in an automated world.

Madalena Costa shapes the future of product at the intersection of human behavior and intelligent systems. She is the founder of Human × Intelligent, a podcast exploring what it means to be human in the age of AI through conversations with founders, ... Show more

Hi, my name is Kristian and I am one of the organisers of the T3 CTO Summit in Berlin. My background is in operations management, having worked with a number of event agencies in the UK. Originally from north of London, I am now living just outside of Edinburgh in Scotland.

Hi, my name is Kristian and I am one of the organisers of the T3 CTO Summit in Berlin. My background is in operations management, having worked with a number of event agencies in the UK. Originally from north of London, I am now living just outside o... Show more

Margot F.W. Halstead, MCC, PMP, MBA, is a leadership and communication strategist and an APMG-certified Change Management Practitioner whose work focuses on the human dynamics that determine whether change efforts succeed or stall. With more than two decades of experience supporting leaders across higher education, corporate, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations, Margot specializes in helping decision-makers navigate complexity, pressure, and resistance without losing alignment or momentum.

Her work integrates formal change management practice, project leadership, and interpersonal communication, offering leaders a practical lens for understanding how internal reactions shape behavior, culture, and outcomes. She is the creator of the Owning Your IT (Internal Tendencies) framework, which translates human behavior into repeatable models leaders can use to guide change intentionally and sustainably.

She is the creator of the Owning Your IT (Internal Tendencies) framework, which translates human behavior into repeatable models leaders can use to guide change intentionally and sustainably. She holds an MBA from Marymount University, is credentialed as a Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coaching Federation, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and is the author of Owning Your IT.

Margot F.W. Halstead, MCC, PMP, MBA, is a leadership and communication strategist and an APMG-certified Change Management Practitioner whose work focuses on the human dynamics that determine whether change efforts succeed or stall. With more than two... Show more

Andrea Bolin partners with organizations ready to strengthen leadership alignment, sharpen strategy, and build cultures that drive measurable performance.

Drawing on more than 30 years of executive experience, Andrea understands the operational realities leaders face. Her work integrates strategic planning, leadership development, and team dynamics to create clarity at every level of the organization.

Her speaking and consulting engagements focus on:
• The Culture Catalyst — Your Leadership Brand and Workplace Culture
• The Leadership Advantage— How Authentic Leaders Build Trust, Influence, and Results

Andrea’s background in enterprise-wide strategy and large-scale leadership development equips her to work effectively with executive teams, mid-level leaders, and cross-functional groups.

She helps organizations move from vision to execution — with culture and leadership working in alignment.

Drawing on more than 30 years of executive experience, Andrea understands the operational realities leaders face. Her work integrates strategic planning, leadership development, and team dynamics to create clarity at every level of the organization.
She helps organizations move from vision to execution — with culture and leadership working in alignment.

Andrea Bolin partners with organizations ready to strengthen leadership alignment, sharpen strategy, and build cultures that drive measurable performance. Drawing on more than 30 years of executive experience, Andrea understands the operational re... Show more

Ankit Verma is a senior infrastructure and cybersecurity program manager with over fifteen years of cross-industry experience spanning Media and Entertainment, healthcare, financial technology and government. He architects resilient digital ecosystems, embeds security by design into enterprise modernization programs and champions the convergence of operational excellence with cyber defense. A recognized thought leader, published author, ISACA conference speaker, certified professional, entrepreneur, and dedicated community volunteer, Ankit brings both strategic vision and hands-on technical depth to every engagement.

Ankit Verma is a senior infrastructure and cybersecurity program manager with over fifteen years of cross-industry experience spanning Media and Entertainment, healthcare, financial technology and government. He architects resilient digital ecosystem... Show more

I combine execution, people-first leadership, and structured thinking to build scalable educational and community-driven projects. My background spans IT and entrepreneurship, giving me a unique perspective on building sustainable ventures.
QA Tester, Community Builder in Iasi and Bucharest, Entrepreneur or Mentor- many hats, same person.

I’m particularly interested in projects at the intersection of education, technology, and human connection.

I combine execution, people-first leadership, and structured thinking to build scalable educational and community-driven projects. My background spans IT and entrepreneurship, giving me a unique perspective on building sustainable ventures. QA Test... Show more

More than 300,000 members, over $30 million paid in claims, and a 98 percent customer satisfaction rate describe the company Vajira Samararatne has built. An entrepreneur, business consultant, and business executive, he founded CoverageX, a rapidly growing provider of vehicle protection plans and home warranty services with strong third-party review scores. His model is customer-first by design, resting on transparency, direct support, and simplified claims management in a field long faulted for complicated contracts and uneven service.

CoverageX operates across two product lines that share a customer concern: the unpredictable cost of keeping essential things working.

On the automotive side, repair bills have risen with advances in automotive technology, electronic systems, sensors, and drivetrain complexity. CoverageX vehicle service contracts are designed to help owners manage those unexpected costs. The company illustrates the exposure with a specific figure, citing an average engine repair cost of approximately $9,292 for a driver without protection coverage, which reframes a service contract as practical financial planning rather than an optional luxury.

On the home side, Vajira Samararatne moved the company into home warranty services so it could serve homeowners facing repair and replacement bills on household systems and appliances. Those plans cover heating systems, cooling systems, plumbing infrastructure, electrical systems, refrigerators, and water heaters, with optional add-ons available for swimming pools, spas, guest houses, wine coolers, and additional air conditioning units. Rather than requiring several disconnected policies, the company folds systems and appliance protection into one comprehensive plan that customers tailor with add-ons.

Automotive coverage is organized into four primary tiers.

Essential focuses on core mechanical systems, covering engines, transmissions, drivetrains, seals, gaskets, and applicable turbocharger components. Signature expands into electrical systems, air conditioning, and suspension components. Premium introduces advanced technology coverage and broader system protection. Executive is exclusionary, meaning systems are covered unless they are specifically listed as exceptions.

Locked-in pricing runs alongside the tiers. Under this feature, promoted throughout Vajira Samararatne's tenure, CoverageX says customers can maintain their coverage rate for life as long as their policy stays active, a response to buyers worried about rising service costs and future premium increases.

Protection companies have historically leaned on contracts and exclusions, leaving consumers unsure what coverage really meant. Vajira Samararatne founded CoverageX with the opposite instinct: protection services should feel supportive, not complicated, and clarity became the company's identity.

CoverageX states openly how vehicle service contracts work, what they include, and what they leave out. It also puts out educational material on claims procedures, roadside assistance, repair coordination, and the maintenance responsibilities customers retain. In practice, that philosophy shows up as online quotes delivered in minutes, roadside assistance included with vehicle protection plans, claims support available 24 hours a day, year-round, and approved repairs paid directly to repair facilities.

Scale in this industry depends on operational structure. Customer support, claims management, and payment systems have to work together, and CoverageX formalized that into a four-step claims process.

The member contacts the claims department and reports the issue. Qualifying automotive claims may include temporary transportation support while the vehicle is out of service. Claims advisors then review the coverage and coordinate with the repair facility. Finally, CoverageX pays the approved repair shop directly.

That last step is a deliberate choice. Direct payment means customers are not forced to absorb a large out-of-pocket repair expense and then wait on reimbursement.

Under Vajira Samararatne, customer experience functions as a central business strategy rather than a support function. Many companies advertise good service. CoverageX puts service quality at the front of its public identity.

Company materials report a 98 percent customer satisfaction rate and a 4.5-star rating on both Google and Trustpilot, and the company promotes an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau as part of its trust-building work. The 30-day money-back guarantee serves the same purpose from the buyer's side, lowering the risk for new customers and easing hesitation among consumers uncertain about protection plans.

Relationships with established automotive and service brands form another pillar of Vajira Samararatne's leadership. Publicly listed partners include AAMCO, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Meineke, Pep Boys, Take 5 Oil Change, and Valvoline.

Each relationship strengthens the operational network while adding recognizable names to the service ecosystem customers rely on. That matters because CoverageX operates nationwide, and access to reliable repair and service networks is what keeps the experience consistent from one part of the country to another.

The through line in Vajira Samararatne's work is straightforward. He has built a business in which the promises made at the point of sale- clear terms, fixed pricing, fast support, and direct payment- are the same promises the operation is engineered to keep.

More than 300,000 members, over $30 million paid in claims, and a 98 percent customer satisfaction rate describe the company Vajira Samararatne has built. An entrepreneur, business consultant, and business executive, he founded CoverageX, a rapidly g... Show more

Saravanan is an Architect working at Rabobank, Netherlands and one of the leads of the Architecture, SAP and Sustainability communities.

He has more than 25 years of experience in diverse IT and business roles with different banks across the world.

His passion is in Architecture, ERP solutions and Sustainable IT.

Saravanan is an Architect working at Rabobank, Netherlands and one of the leads of the Architecture, SAP and Sustainability communities. He has more than 25 years of experience in diverse IT and business roles with different banks across the world... Show more

Paul A. Lucas is a global governance, risk and transformation executive with more than 25 years of international experience across the World Bank Group, the United Nations system, including UNOPS and UNFPA, and Deloitte.

His work spans organizational transformation, enterprise risk, internal audit, investigations, financial integrity, technology risk, data analytics and AI governance. He has led global oversight functions, advised senior executives, boards and audit committees, and worked across complex international organizations operating in more than 100 countries.

Paul Lucas is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, CISA, CAMS and PMP. He is a graduate of Macquarie University and The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and writes and speaks on governance, organizational effectiveness, risk, investigations and responsible AI.

Paul A. Lucas is a global governance, risk and transformation executive with more than 25 years of international experience across the World Bank Group, the United Nations system, including UNOPS and UNFPA, and Deloitte. His work spans organizatio... Show more

Brad Mathis is a Senior Information Security Consultant at Keller Schroeder with over 40 years of experience in information technology, working across multiple industries including financial services and healthcare.

Brad specializes in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and vCISO advisory services, helping organizations move beyond tools and start making informed, business-driven risk decisions.

His work focuses on security assessments, vulnerability management, and building practical, measurable approaches to risk reduction.

As both a former client of Keller Schroeder and a long-time consultant, Brad brings a pragmatic, real-world perspective to cybersecurity challenges, bridging the gap between technical teams and business leadership.

He holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CGEIT, CRISC, and GIAC credentials (GPEN, GCCC, GSTRT), with a focus on governance, risk, and strategic security leadership.

Outside of cybersecurity, Brad is an active community leader, serving in Rotary and on local boards, with a strong commitment to service and education.

Brad Mathis is a Senior Information Security Consultant at Keller Schroeder with over 40 years of experience in information technology, working across multiple industries including financial services and healthcare. Brad specializes in cybersecuri... Show more

Lilian Stenholt combines tech know-how with a communicator’s mindset – breaking down complexity and building Power Platform solutions that just make sense. With 20+ years of experience in the software world and as a recognised Power App Champion, she’s been leading the charge on governance, UX, and business impact for over a decade.

With a background in both communications and software development, Lilian has a knack for breaking down complex concepts in ways that make sense. Since transitioning to the Power Platform in 2017, she has become an expert in Power Platform Governance as well as creating holistic , user-friendly Power solutions.

Over her career, she has focused on creating tailored digital solutions, with a deep dedication to understanding end-user needs. When building Power solutions, Lilian is especially passionate about creating solutions that ensure a seamless and intuitive experience for the users.

Lilian brings practical insights and a genuine enthusiasm for helping others make the most of the Power Platform, while keeping the user experience at the forefront.

Lilian Stenholt combines tech know-how with a communicator’s mindset – breaking down complexity and building Power Platform solutions that just make sense. With 20+ years of experience in the software world and as a recognised Power App Champion, she... Show more

Candyce Edelen is a seasoned entrepreneur with valuable experience from co-founding two fintech companies, including one that made the Deloitte Fast 50 list in 2004. Since 2007, she has led PropelGrowth, helping financial and tech firms develop go-to-market strategies, with 13 clients achieving successful exits during this time.

In 2018, she pivoted her focus and used LinkedIn to rapidly build a new pipeline. This success led her to teach hundreds of small business owners and sellers how to attract leads and build effective sales pipelines reliably.

Candyce Edelen is a seasoned entrepreneur with valuable experience from co-founding two fintech companies, including one that made the Deloitte Fast 50 list in 2004. Since 2007, she has led PropelGrowth, helping financial and tech firms develop go-to... Show more

Mike Breeze is a leadership speaker, author, and former law enforcement officer who has spent more than two decades fascinated by one question: Why do people do what they do?

As the author of Behavior Follows Reinforcement, Mike helps leaders recognize how everyday communication, expectations, and reinforcement shape the behavior of the people around them. His approach gives audiences a practical way to think differently about leadership, workplace communication, employee engagement, and difficult conversations.

Mike's perspective comes from an unconventional career spanning law enforcement, business, and more than two decades working professionally with audiences across the country. Those experiences have given him a unique perspective on how people think, respond, communicate, and influence one another.

Combining humor, audience interaction, storytelling, and behavioral principles, Mike makes complex ideas easy to understand, practical, and memorable.

His signature message, Behavior Follows Reinforcement™, challenges leaders to ask a simple but powerful question: What am I reinforcing?

Mike has presented for professional associations, conferences, schools, and organizations across the country, delivering keynotes and interactive workshops designed to leave audiences engaged and looking at human behavior from a different perspective.

Mike Breeze is a leadership speaker, author, and former law enforcement officer who has spent more than two decades fascinated by one question: Why do people do what they do? As the author of Behavior Follows Reinforcement, Mike helps leaders reco... Show more

I am a Data & AI Solutions Architect, speaker, and educator specialized in Generative AI, AI agents, data architecture, and cloud platforms.

I currently work at Indra/Minsait, contributing to digital transformation, data modernization, and applied artificial intelligence initiatives for enterprise environments. My work combines solution definition, requirements review, architecture design, and technology adoption for emerging Data & AI solutions.

As a speaker, I cover topics such as AI Agents, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, Azure AI Foundry, Google Cloud, Cloud Data Platforms, modern data architectures, and strategic AI adoption. My approach focuses on connecting technical depth with real architecture, business, and organizational adoption decisions.

I also lead and contribute to training programs in Data, Cloud, and Generative AI for professionals and teams, using a clear, practical, and results-oriented methodology.

My goal in every session is to help audiences understand how to turn complex concepts into applicable, sustainable, and business-aligned solutions.

I am a Data & AI Solutions Architect, speaker, and educator specialized in Generative AI, AI agents, data architecture, and cloud platforms. I currently work at Indra/Minsait, contributing to digital transformation, data modernization, and applied... Show more

I bring 15+ years of AI/ML experience, with the last five years focused specifically on voice AI at AWS, where I led product development within the Amazon Bedrock GenAI organization for conversational AI. In that role, I managed a team of 30+ ML scientists and collaborated with 100+ engineers to launch and scale multiple 0-to-1 ML products. These products are in production at companies including Slack, Intuit, Zillow, Oracle, and T-Mobile.

Prior to AWS, I led conversational AI initiatives for IBM Watson serving large enterprise clients, and held AI product leadership roles at Aptiv (autonomous vehicles) and Upserve (AI analytics for SMBs). I currently serve as GenAI Product Leader at Stripe.

Additionally, I have spoken at several conferences (e.g., Optimized AI and MLCON) and written articles for several magazines including Forbes, and TechTimes, among others.

I bring 15+ years of AI/ML experience, with the last five years focused specifically on voice AI at AWS, where I led product development within the Amazon Bedrock GenAI organization for conversational AI. In that role, I managed a team of 30+ ML scie... Show more

Sohrab Mostaghim started designing games in communities across Iran: city-wide hunts and board games played by hundreds. Today he's the founder of Game Is Serious, a startup building AI-powered simulations that train enterprise sales teams through real behavioral practice, not theory. His talk, From Board Games to AI Agents: Engineering Behavioral Loops in B2B Sales Enablement Workflows, traces that same thread forward, from tabletop mechanics to autonomous AI agents, and what it actually takes to design feedback loops that change how people behave at work.

Sohrab Mostaghim started designing games in communities across Iran: city-wide hunts and board games played by hundreds. Today he's the founder of Game Is Serious, a startup building AI-powered simulations that train enterprise sales teams through re... Show more

Rob Shanahan is a keynote speaker, Photographer to the Rock Stars, professional musician, author, entrepreneur, and creator of The ICONS Blueprint™.

For more than 30 years, Rob has worked alongside many of the world’s biggest music icons, including Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Sammy Hagar, Sheila E., Elton John, Aerosmith, and hundreds more.

Drawing on those high-performance environments, Rob translates firsthand lessons into practical strategies around leadership, communication, team alignment, resilience, adaptability, trust, and performance under pressure.

Through unforgettable stories, original photography, humor, and audience engagement, Rob helps organizations turn individual talent into synchronized performance and gives audiences a memorable framework they can apply immediately.

Rob Shanahan is a keynote speaker, Photographer to the Rock Stars, professional musician, author, entrepreneur, and creator of The ICONS Blueprint™. For more than 30 years, Rob has worked alongside many of the world’s biggest music icons, includin... Show more

Agata specializes in the practical application of AI to solve real-world challenges. Currently, she holds the roles of CTO and AI Solutions Architect at the Hamburg-based AI consulting company theBlue.ai. With 10 years of professional experience in AI and data-related fields, Agata has developed AI-based solutions for a diverse range of clients, from emerging startups to global companies.

Agata specializes in the practical application of AI to solve real-world challenges. Currently, she holds the roles of CTO and AI Solutions Architect at the Hamburg-based AI consulting company theBlue.ai. With 10 years of professional experience in A... Show more

Gerard Gallant is the founder of SDA Bytes (https://sda-bytes.com) and CIO of Dovico Software with over 25 years of full-stack software development experience.

He started at Dovico as a Junior Developer in 2001 and has worked on a number of products over the years ranging from C++ client/server apps, creation of an ActiveX control to interact with local instances of MS Project via COM automation, Java applications, ASP.NET web applications, and created two C# REST APIs just to name a few things. He advanced to the Senior Software Developer / Architect role before taking on the CIO role in 2021.

Gerard currently maintains Dovico's hosted infrastructure, has built out their DevOps solutions, is the Lead Software Architect for two of the company's three products, still contributes code to the company's main product, and writes articles for their blog.

When not at work, you'll still find him coding, researching, or writing articles as he has an insatiable drive to learn and give back to the community.

As a huge fan of WebAssembly, he was fortunate to have the opportunity to write a book on the subject: "WebAssembly in Action" (https://www.manning.com/books/webassembly-in-action).

Gerard Gallant is the founder of SDA Bytes (https://sda-bytes.com) and CIO of Dovico Software with over 25 years of full-stack software development experience. He started at Dovico as a Junior Developer in 2001 and has worked on a number of produc... Show more

Laura Kriska is a global collaboration expert, TEDx speaker, and author who helps people build stronger teams across differences of culture, language, geography, generation, and organizational silos.

Her work is rooted in more than 30 years of experience helping people transform “Us vs. Them” dynamics into greater trust, communication, and collaboration. Her career began in Tokyo, where she became the first American woman to work at Honda Motor Company’s headquarters in Japan, and earned a brown belt in judo along the way. These experiences gave her firsthand insight into what enables people to work successfully across differences.

Laura is the author of three books, including The Business of WE, and co-author of the Harvard Business Review article “4 Research-Backed Ways to Help Your Team Collaborate Better.” She is the creator of WE-Building® and TeamMachine®, an interactive simulation designed to accelerate trust and collaboration.

Over the course of her career, Laura has worked with an unusually wide range of professionals—from race car drivers and teachers to pharmaceutical researchers and global business leaders. Her work has been used by teams at global organizations including Accenture, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Toyota, Panasonic, Honda, and the World Economic Forum.

Laura brings research, real-world experience, storytelling, and audience interaction together to give participants practical ways to build stronger relationships and collaborate more effectively—across the room, across an organization, and across the world.

Laura Kriska is a global collaboration expert, TEDx speaker, and author who helps people build stronger teams across differences of culture, language, geography, generation, and organizational silos. Her work is rooted in more than 30 years of exp... Show more

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collaborative environments and helping individuals discover more effective ways of working together, navigating challenges such as remote team collaboration and conflict resolution. In his talks, Pablo offers a fusion of technical knowledge and leadership insights, based on years of practical experience, exploring the intersection of technology, management, and the human diversity that drives successful teams.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collabor... Show more

Marina Sukhomlinova is the Founder & President of Womafreesm, a U.S. 501(c)(3) Public Charity and a global infrastructure for women’s influence. She designs systems that turn women’s lived experiences into data and evidence that can shape new rules, laws, standards, technologies and institutional decisions.

She leads the development of the Women’s Life-Cycle Economy Index, a global research programme examining where economies, healthcare, labour markets, law and AI rely on incomplete models of human life that overlook women’s real life cycles. This work provides the research foundation for the Equal Consideration Standard, a practical framework for assessing whether policies, technologies, medical protocols and workplace systems account for women’s lives.

Her current work also examines age and gender bias in AI, recruitment and marketing, with a focus on women aged 45-64. Marina speaks about women’s institutional influence, women’s life-cycle economics, AI bias, evidence-led policy and the design of systems that reflect women’s lived reality.

Marina Sukhomlinova is the Founder & President of Womafreesm, a U.S. 501(c)(3) Public Charity and a global infrastructure for women’s influence. She designs systems that turn women’s lived experiences into data and evidence that can shape new rules, ... Show more

I’m a technology leader passionate about building solutions that are not only scalable and efficient but also secure and aligned with business growth. Over the years, I’ve helped organizations transform complex requirements into future-ready systems that deliver measurable results.

Currently serving as CTO in fintech, I focus on shaping technology strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring that every solution we deliver is resilient, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. My work spans across solution architecture, governance, compliance, and security with a constant drive to balance innovation with stability.

Passionate about strategy, architecture, and security, I bring both a business mindset and a technical edge to every challenge.

I’m a technology leader passionate about building solutions that are not only scalable and efficient but also secure and aligned with business growth. Over the years, I’ve helped organizations transform complex requirements into future-ready systems ... Show more