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

Sarvpriya Raj Kumar is an Enterprise IT professional specializing in the integration of engineering and enterprise information systems for Manufacturing Industry. He works at Dassault Systèmes as a Senior Solutions Engineer and is pursuing an Industrial PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano. His educational and professional experience covers mechanical engineering, product design, additive manufacturing, and digital manufacturing.

His doctoral research focuses on integrating Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using Generative AI. The research investigates how information generated during product development, manufacturing, supply-chain management, and distribution can be connected within a unified digital environment in the form of GraphRAG Systems Architecture, using the development and production of a two-wheeled vehicle as an industrial application.

He is also a co-author of the 2026 scientific papers "A Semantic Middleware Architecture for PLM-ERP-MES Integration Leveraging Knowledge Graphs and AI/ML in Discrete Manufacturing". and A GraphRAG-Based Orchestration Framework for Intelligent Enterprise System Architecture: Unified Cross-System Integration for PLM, ERP and MES". The studies explores how knowledge graphs and Generative AI can support interoperability, data exchange, and traceability among otherwise separate industrial systems. His work contributes to the development of connected and intelligent manufacturing environments in which product, production, supplier, and business information can be used throughout the complete product lifecycle.

Sarvpriya Raj Kumar is an Enterprise IT professional specializing in the integration of engineering and enterprise information systems for Manufacturing Industry. He works at Dassault Systèmes as a Senior Solutions Engineer and is pursuing an Industr... 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

Over 20 years I've led enterprise delivery across six countries — up to 140 people, six concurrent programmes, portfolios. In 2014 I shipped the first WebRTC video conferencing in education, serving 1,783 institutions. In 2026 I built a nine-phase, 47-agent agentic AI delivery platform. Both won innovation awards. Neither started with a budget.

That pattern is deliberate. I think the shortest path from an idea to organisational change runs through a working artefact, not a business case.

What I do now
Delivery and programme leadership on large CRM/ERP and digital transformation engagements, currently at Accenture.
Alongside that: agentic AI, delivery automation, and enterprise IT governance.

What I'm known for
- Building working systems, not just recommending them
- Motivating teams through long, hard programmes — voted Chief Motivational Officer by colleagues two years running
- Governance that enables delivery instead of obstructing it (CGEIT, one of roughly 8,000 holders worldwide)
- International Bestseller Book "My Motivation"

Recognition
· ANZ Winner SDLC AI Innovation Contest 2026
· ANZ Winner, Global Technology Innovation Contest 2025
· Winner, Accenture V360 Innovation Awards ANZ FY25
· Agentic AI Innovation Award, SDLC ANZ 2026
· Chief Motivational Officer Award 2024
· ANZ Salesforce Award 2023
· Distinguished Talent ICT Award 2020
· Top 1000 Global Tech Leaders, selected from 250,000+ professionals, 2018
· Ministerial Commendation for national ICT innovation

Credentials
· CGEIT, COBIT, PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Professional Scrum Master
· 22+ Salesforce certifications
· AWS Solutions Architect, Azure, Oracle Cloud
· Databricks Certified GenAI Engineer
· 77 certifications total
· Executive programmes at Boston University and University of NTI

Also
22 published articles across five technical journals. Worked in 66 countries. Toastmasters since 2023.

Speaking
I deliver keynotes and panels on innovation, agentic AI, and leadership motivation — previously in Croatia, Spain, China and Taiwan, and across 10+ international conferences. Available for keynotes, fireside chats, panels and leadership forums.

Speaking Topics:
• Innovation in the Age of AI
• Generative AI & Agentic AI
• Transforming Delivery with AI
• Leadership for the Future Workforce
• Building High-Performing Teams
• Driving Change and Digital Transformation
• Career Growth, Motivation & Continuous Learning

Over 20 years I've led enterprise delivery across six countries — up to 140 people, six concurrent programmes, portfolios. In 2014 I shipped the first WebRTC video conferencing in education, serving 1,783 institutions. In 2026 I built a nine-phase, 4... 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

Leslie has spent 16 years blending creativity and strategy to help businesses increase sales. Understanding communications is both an art and a science, she develops brand messaging that isn’t afraid to be bold with customer connection. Known for enhancing digital presences that spark new profits and secure buy-in, she's trusted by corporations and nonprofits to deliver results.

A champion of entrepreneurship, Leslie teaches how she turned her side hustle into a life-time six-figure business through her signature P.L.A.N. Method. She now shares that framework in workshops and keynotes, inspiring new entrepreneurs across the country. Daily, she runs her communications consulting firm, Sharpline Messaging Group, where she transforms businesses and nonprofits into brands that exceed revenue goals, and build lasting customer relationships.

Leslie is a proud alum of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Marketing. Through her academic excellence she was recognized as a Johnetta Haley Scholar, Dean's List Scholar, and Enterprise Corporation awardee. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the SIUE Alumni Association.

In 2025 she earned a certification in Artificial Intelligence Essentials for Business from Harvard Business School Online. In her career, she's led communications projects for corporations like 3M, Boeing and the American Heart Association, and guided digital growth as Communications Director for the largest church in Madison County, IL.

Originally from Chicago, she now calls the St. Louis area home and enjoys traveling with her husband, Jarrod.

Leslie has spent 16 years blending creativity and strategy to help businesses increase sales. Understanding communications is both an art and a science, she develops brand messaging that isn’t afraid to be bold with customer connection. Known for enh... Show more

Nichole Ogburn is a corporate strategist and international speaker who cuts through the noise and teaches leaders how to stay steady when the pressure doesn’t let up. As the founder of Hustle & Heal™, she brings a grounded, honest approach to leadership, helping high-demand professionals manage emotional load, prioritize with clarity, and lead without burning out. With a background in implementation and process improvement, Nichole understands what it feels like to carry heavy expectations while still being the one people rely on. Her sessions are known for their real talk, practical tools, and the kind of “finally someone said it” impact that sticks long after she leaves the room.

Nichole Ogburn is a corporate strategist and international speaker who cuts through the noise and teaches leaders how to stay steady when the pressure doesn’t let up. As the founder of Hustle & Heal™, she brings a grounded, honest approach to leaders... Show more

Daniel Bichuetti is Co-CEO and CTO of Forward Intelligence / Forlex, developing model infrastructure, training workflows and agentic systems for startups and enterprises. He has spoken at AWS Summit São Paulo in 2025 and 2026, NVIDIA GTC 2026 and COPEDEM, and presented at NVIDIA's booth during AWS re:Invent 2025. His work connects agent orchestration, evaluation and GPU infrastructure.

Daniel Bichuetti is Co-CEO and CTO of Forward Intelligence / Forlex, developing model infrastructure, training workflows and agentic systems for startups and enterprises. He has spoken at AWS Summit São Paulo in 2025 and 2026, NVIDIA GTC 2026 and COP... Show more

With over a decade rooted in the dynamic fields of Natural Language Processing and Natural Language Generation, I've cultivated a multifaceted career bridging the roles of an NLP Engineer, Entrepreneur, and CTO. My trajectory is marked by the founding and technical leadership of various startups and projects, each echoing my commitment to innovation, efficacy, and global impact.

I've been privileged to serve as the CTO and Co-Founder of tuQuejaSuma for nearly seven years, leading technical innovations and overseeing its growth and impact. Prior roles as the Co-founder & CTO of Natural Tech and LVK underscore my adeptness in steering technology teams to create state-of-the-art solutions, evidenced by products like "Julia - A Pick-Up Adventure," which engaged over 350k players globally.

Professional Milestones:
* CTO & Founder Experiences: Led technical and strategic directions at startups including a stealth startup, tuQuejaSuma, Natural Tech, and LVK.
* Global Speaker: Delivered insights at esteemed international platforms, affirming my global engagement and expertise.
* AI Innovator: Conceived QuickTrace, blending my R&D acumen with practical AI applications.

Academic and Community Contributions:
*Program Committee Member: Engaged in the International Conference on Natural Language Generation, contributing to the global NLG discourse.
*Educator: Taught official Android extension courses and contributed to the NLP and NLG academic landscape.

My role as an NLP Engineer at ViClone and Aivo amplifies my hands-on expertise, where R&D met real-world applications, enhancing virtual assistants and open QA systems. My journalistic contributions to 90+10 and SEO advisories for Página|12 echo my versatility, where technology, content, and digital strategies converge.

In the academic sphere, my engagements with Stanford University and postgraduate NLG courses, coupled with my leadership at PyData Córdoba, TensorFlow Buenos Aires, Data Science Córdoba, and GDG/GTUG Córdoba, echo a synergy of knowledge, innovation, and community engagement.

In Essence:
Equipped with a blend of technical depth, entrepreneurial spirit, and a global outreach, every project and role is not just a professional engagement but a journey of discovery, innovation, and tangible impact. In a world echoing with codes and algorithms, I'm at the forefront, where technology narratives are not just written but are crafted with precision, innovation, and a gaze fixed on global technological landscapes.

With over a decade rooted in the dynamic fields of Natural Language Processing and Natural Language Generation, I've cultivated a multifaceted career bridging the roles of an NLP Engineer, Entrepreneur, and CTO. My trajectory is marked by the foundin... Show more

Plus de 20 ans d'expérience sur le terrain des organisations complexes et des dynamiques humaines :

- Concepteur de La Ruche® : Créateur de la démarche basée sur les Forces et de notre référentiel éprouvé de 86 situations concrètes de travail, pour mesurer objectivement la maturité de vos collectifs et accélérer leur alignement stratégique.

- Accompagnement de Dirigeants & de Groupes dans des contextes variés : Interventions en environnements Agiles comme en organisations traditionnelles (secteur de la santé, industrie, fonctions support) : coaching de CODIR, DSI et groupes métiers vers un fonctionnement coopératif, fondé sur la confiance et l'efficacité durable.

- Transmission & Référence Académique : Intervenant en MBA Management de Projets & Innovation (IPAG Business School) et plus de 800 professionnels formés aux pratiques de coopération et de transformation.

- Créateur d'expériences en ateliers de Form'Action (Approche TBR) : À l'opposé des formations traditionnelles passives et descendantes, nous concevons de véritables expériences d'action collective. Grâce à une ingénierie issue du Training from the Back of the Room, chaque groupe construit et teste directement ses propres solutions en situation réelle.

Plus de 20 ans d'expérience sur le terrain des organisations complexes et des dynamiques humaines : - Concepteur de La Ruche® : Créateur de la démarche basée sur les Forces et de notre référentiel éprouvé de 86 situations concrètes de travail, pou... Show more

Jess J. Montgomery is an AI governance executive, doctoral researcher, published author, and international conference speaker whose work examines how artificial intelligence influences consequential decisions in enterprise and animal-care environments.

Her professional background spans federal cloud modernization, enterprise technology leadership, veterinary medicine, and animal-welfare operations. She previously served as Executive Director of Louisville Metro Animal Services and held veterinary and sanctuary leadership responsibilities internationally.

Jess holds an MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, an MBA, and degrees in Veterinary Technology. She is pursuing a Doctor of Computer Science in AI and Big Data Analytics, researching AI-assisted decision support, professional judgment, decision authority, and assurance in veterinary and animal-welfare settings.

A CIO contributor and organizer of a special session at IEEE MeAVeAS 2027, Jess brings together operational experience and applied research to explore how organizations can make AI-supported decisions more trustworthy, accountable, and responsive to changing evidence.

Jess J. Montgomery is an AI governance executive, doctoral researcher, published author, and international conference speaker whose work examines how artificial intelligence influences consequential decisions in enterprise and animal-care environment... Show more

Alok Band is a product leader with 18+ years of experience building and scaling streaming platforms, developer ecosystems, and adtech services. He is currently Head of Product for Developer Platform and Media Services at The Trade Desk, where he is part of the founding team of the Ventura CTV operating system. Previously he led product and partnerships at Google (Google TV ecosystem, 50M+ partner devices; Google Duo, 1B+ downloads), Roku (Director of PM, built The Roku Channel's ML-powered growth platform), Google Fiber, and Netflix (200M+ partner device activations). He writes about product strategy in the agentic AI era and is pursuing independent speaking on AI agents, developer platforms, and product leadership.

Alok Band is a product leader with 18+ years of experience building and scaling streaming platforms, developer ecosystems, and adtech services. He is currently Head of Product for Developer Platform and Media Services at The Trade Desk, where he is p... Show more

Justin Harrison builds AI around something deeply human: the way we connect with one another.

An AI inventor and Founder & CEO of You, Only Virtual (YOV), Justin is a named inventor on two issued U.S. patents. He has led YOV from an unconventional idea through product development and commercialization, reaching thousands of users. His work began before the current generative AI boom with a personal question inspired by his mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis: Could technology preserve the unique way two people communicate?

That question became the foundation for years of work in personalized, relationship-specific AI. Today, his work spans digital identity, persistent memory, immersive digital experiences, and healthcare applications through Authentic Health Connection.

Onstage, Justin brings the perspective of someone who has built, tested, and brought AI products to real users. He shares the decisions, challenges, and unexpected lessons behind that work, exploring what happens when AI becomes more personal and what leaders need to understand about context, consent, and trust.

His talks connect emerging technology with its human consequences, giving audiences concrete examples and practical questions to bring back to their own organizations. He speaks to technology and business leaders, healthcare audiences, founders, and anyone navigating the changing relationship between people and AI.

Justin’s work has been featured by TIME, CNN, BBC, Forbes, Newsweek, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, NPR, ABC News, and Nature.

Today, Justin speaks about the evolution of AI beyond general-purpose tools toward increasingly personalized systems and what that shift means for technology leaders, businesses, customer relationships, and the future of human-AI interaction. His keynote, “From Answers to Presence: The Future of Human-AI Relationships,” draws on his firsthand experience inventing, building, and commercializing AI technology before the current generative AI boom.

His work has been featured by TIME, CNN, BBC, Forbes, Newsweek, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, NPR, ABC News, and Nature.

Justin Harrison builds AI around something deeply human: the way we connect with one another. An AI inventor and Founder & CEO of You, Only Virtual (YOV), Justin is a named inventor on two issued U.S. patents. He has led YOV from an unconventional... Show more

Bhaskar Bharat Sawant is a Lead Engineer and Solution Architect at Cornerstone Building Brands, with 15+ years of experience building secure enterprise software platforms across manufacturing, healthcare technology, pricing governance, cloud architecture, DevOps, and data-driven business systems.

His work focuses on business-critical enterprise platforms, including pricing and deviation workflows, ERP integrations, SQL Server automation, APIs, reporting systems, cloud services, and secure software delivery. At Cornerstone Building Brands, he works on enterprise pricing and deviation platforms that support pricing governance, data integration, reporting, and operational decision-making across business units.

Bhaskar’s current areas of interest include enterprise AI adoption, AI security, agentic AI governance, privacy-preserving systems, secure DevOps, and the practical risks that emerge when AI systems move from experimentation into production workflows. His talks focus on helping engineering, security, and technology leaders build systems that are scalable, secure, auditable, explainable, and supportable.

He is a Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate, IEEE Senior Member, published researcher, conference speaker, and peer reviewer/TPC contributor. His research and speaking work spans AI security, federated learning, privacy-preserving architecture, DevSecOps, secure software engineering, and cloud-native enterprise modernization.

Bhaskar brings a practical, real-world perspective to conferences by connecting hands-on enterprise engineering experience with emerging research in AI, cybersecurity, and software architecture.

Bhaskar Bharat Sawant is a Lead Engineer and Solution Architect at Cornerstone Building Brands, with 15+ years of experience building secure enterprise software platforms across manufacturing, healthcare technology, pricing governance, cloud architec... Show more

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, I lead companies into the Modern Workplace by focusing on user adoption and building more efficiencies for teams and individuals, so the organization realize the full potential and ROI of M365.

Over the years I have built specialties in; training, cloud migrations, designing engaging Intranets, planning site and information architecture as well as security and compliance for records management.

I am a leader in user groups that include both M365 focus and Women in tech.

I love to bring back the focus on people in technology. "Work is no longer a place, but the people and culture they foster." ~ Mickie

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Servi... Show more

I'm a Senior Product & Brand Designer with 7 years across fintech, B2B SaaS and health-tech; I design complex, high-stakes products end to end and then build many of them in code myself.

Most of my recent work lives at the intersection of design and AI-assisted development. I've been building and shipping live products with AI since mid-2025; and I've kept a steady cadence ever since, with new work going out most weeks. Full-stack apps with real users, dashboards, design systems and landing pages. That means what I hand over isn't a mockup waiting on a developer; it's often a finished, deployed product built with the same eye for craft I bring to every design decision.

My design foundation is deep. I've designed treasury and core banking systems for government and financial institutions, a compliance engine unifying multiple third-party APIs, clinical EMR dashboards validated with practising doctors, and a design system spanning an entire product suite. I care most about the hard, invisible parts; dense workflows, expert users, decisions where getting it wrong actually costs someone something.

I also lead design for FlutterBytes, recognised by Google as Africa's largest Flutter developer community; carrying brand, product and event design across every touchpoint.

Portfolio: design.headfavour.com

4 Products I've built with AI:
www.stampdx.com
www.wordmaths.com
www.moniematch.com
www.magznmaker.com

I'm a Senior Product & Brand Designer with 7 years across fintech, B2B SaaS and health-tech; I design complex, high-stakes products end to end and then build many of them in code myself. Most of my recent work lives at the intersection of design ... Show more

Renowned for her ability to captivate audiences globally, Seconde Nimenya draws on her life experiences and multicultural heritage to inspire and empower individuals. With a compelling repertoire of life-changing insights, she offers invaluable perspectives on navigating adversities and achieving personal growth.

Nimenya is an author with five published books, including her latest, "Unlocking Diversity: Your Guide to Becoming an Inclusive Leader Beyond Surface Level," a book that unpacks timely and thought-provoking topics on inclusive leadership.
Her TEDx talk, "We Are Not All That Different," is an exploration of race and other identity constructs that has garnered widespread acclaim and continues to serve as a powerful catalyst for embracing differences across the globe.
Seconde Nimenya's academic credentials include a master's degree in business administration and a graduate certificate in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging leadership from Harvard University.

For further details about Nimenya's work, visit: https://www.bechangegroup.com/

Renowned for her ability to captivate audiences globally, Seconde Nimenya draws on her life experiences and multicultural heritage to inspire and empower individuals. With a compelling repertoire of life-changing insights, she offers invaluable persp... Show more

Angie has been architecting and scaling developer communities for over 20 years, first cat herding thousands of Drupal contributors, then at MongoDB, and these days at Temporal.

Angie got their start in open source back in 2005 as a Google Summer of Code student, and since then has gone on to become a published author, and an empowerer of others who are on on their own open source contribution journeys.

Angie has been architecting and scaling developer communities for over 20 years, first cat herding thousands of Drupal contributors, then at MongoDB, and these days at Temporal. Angie got their start in open source back in 2005 as a Google Summer ... Show more

Djibril Pierre Clavair Pamousso is a Burkinabè data engineer, trainer, and entrepreneur. Co-founder and Managing Director of Africa Data Entry, he helps African businesses accelerate their digital transformation through the strategic use of data.

He holds a Master’s degree in Connected Data and Systems from École des Mines de Saint-Étienne in France, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Nazi Boni University in Burkina Faso. He began his career in technical support and development before specializing in data engineering. He notably served as a Data Engineer and Data Science Manager at Rocket4Sales in Lyon, where he helped build and grow the company’s data team.

An expert in data architecture, pipeline orchestration, data governance, and artificial intelligence, he is also deeply committed to knowledge sharing and training. As a dedicated educator, he regularly leads workshops and webinars and co-founded the student association Struct IoT to introduce young people to the Internet of Things and AI.

Driven by the belief that digital transformation must be accessible to all, he is also actively engaged in the fight for digital inclusion, especially for people with visual impairments, in order to promote a more open, fair, and accessible digital world. Convinced that Africa must rely on its own talents to succeed in the digital revolution, he champions a vision of digital sovereignty built on local excellence, through initiatives such as subsidized training and the organization of the Grand Salon de la Data en Afrique (GSDA).

Djibril Pierre Clavair Pamousso is a Burkinabè data engineer, trainer, and entrepreneur. Co-founder and Managing Director of Africa Data Entry, he helps African businesses accelerate their digital transformation through the strategic use of data. ... Show more

Rob van de Star is a speaker, author and advisor specialising in Agentic AI, Physical AI and collaboration between employees, AI agents and humanoids.

He previously held global responsibility for software engineering and innovation as a Vice President at Capgemini and served as chief executive of two medium-sized technology companies.

Rob formerly worked as a lecturer and researcher at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, where he contributed to several HBO-ICT minors. He was quartermaster of the ELSA AI Lab East Netherlands and initiated its Community of Practice on AI.

In his former role with AI Hub East Netherlands, he supported the adoption of AI in the manufacturing industry in collaboration with FME and Metaalunie. This work involved approximately 250 owner-managers and reached around 1,000 employees.

He is an expert at NLRobotics and the author of “Second Workforce: Rise of Agents & Humanoids”, a practical guide for executives and management teams seeking measurable business value from Agentic AI and Physical AI.

SPEAKER LINK: www.vandestar.com

Rob van de Star is a speaker, author and advisor specialising in Agentic AI, Physical AI and collaboration between employees, AI agents and humanoids. He previously held global responsibility for software engineering and innovation as a Vice Presi... Show more

Nadim Abou-Khalil (Senior Analytics Engineer at KI performance GmbH)
Nadim has been working with Microsoft business intelligence and data products since 2015, starting in Mexico City and later in Berlin, Germany. Studying Accounting & Business in the UK helped him build an understanding of the business needs for IT solutions which later became the focus during his career. Several years of working with Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI (since its release), whilst focusing the business and IT process optimization and automation aspects of solutions enabled him to successfully implement IT solutions for clients. Speaking publicly has been a recent passion, along with the publication of a YouTube Fabric & Power BI tutorials channel known as PoweAegg in 2022/2023.
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Nadim Abou-Khalil (Senior Analytics Engineer at KI performance GmbH) Nadim has been working with Microsoft business intelligence and data products since 2015, starting in Mexico City and later in Berlin, Germany. Studying Accounting & Business in th... Show more

Aashish Pahwa is an AI consultant and the founder of Koso.ai, where he helps companies rethink the way they work using practical AI, smart automation, and strategies that actually make a difference. He has built Koso.ai, Feedough, and more than twenty AI-powered digital products, drawing on his background as an AI generalist, domainer, and long-time digital marketer.

He also leads AI communities of over fifty thousand people who learn, build, experiment, and try to stay human while navigating the rise of intelligent technology.

You can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/okaashish and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashishpahwa/

Aashish Pahwa is an AI consultant and the founder of Koso.ai, where he helps companies rethink the way they work using practical AI, smart automation, and strategies that actually make a difference. He has built Koso.ai, Feedough, and more than twent... Show more