Frederik Vannieuwenhuyse speaks and runs workshops on two connected topics: AI leadership — governance, collaboration models, and the organisational redesign that AI demands — and agentic software development — agents in the delivery workflow, structured methods like BMAD, quality gates, and what it changes about roles and reviews.

His claim: AI changes who does the work, who reviews it, and who is accountable — and most organisations have redesigned none of the three. His sessions give leaders and product development teams the models to make that redesign explicit: The 3 Collaboration Models, Your Agent Architecture Is Your Org Chart, Delegate / Redesign / Protect, and the AI Strategy Canvas.

He builds AI agent systems himself — today he is building again, full circle: agentic software engineering and product development. He doesn't claim to be the expert; the field is too new and moves too fast. What he brings is what twenty years of navigating complexity taught him, everything he learns from building, and the willingness to say what doesn't work yet.

Sessions are never pure slide talks: every one has a story, a live element, and puts the room to work — grounded in ten years of facilitation with Liberating Structures and Training from the Back of the Room. Recent stages: Agile2025 Denver, the Dutch AI Conference Amsterdam, and AI Summit Brussels — on a decade of European and US conference stages. Behind it: twenty years as a consultant through nearly every seat in the product development chain, and the highest international training and coaching credentials (CST & CEC, Scrum Alliance).

All sessions available in English and Dutch. Speaker kit, room requirements, and copy-ready program descriptions: value-first.be

Frederik Vannieuwenhuyse speaks and runs workshops on two connected topics: AI leadership — governance, collaboration models, and the organisational redesign that AI demands — and agentic software development — agents in the delivery workflow, struct... Show more

Trabajo con líderes y organizaciones que transitan complejidades cuando lo que solía funcionar ya no sirve... y lo nuevo aún no ha emergido.

Como 𝘌𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳, cultivo condiciones para el cambio real desde dentro del sistema. No impongo soluciones ni métodos cerrados: acompaño a descubrir tensiones, patrones invisibles y posibilidades emergentes. Ayudo a crecer lo que ya está listo para evolucionar.

Mi enfoque integra conciencia profunda y sistemas reales, combinando pensamiento complejo, desarrollo adulto y cultura organizacional viva. Facilito procesos desde marcos como Immunity to Change, Human Systems Dynamics, ORSC y The Leadership Circle.

Estoy certificado como PCC (ICF), ICE-EC (ICAgile), KCP (Kanban University), SPC6 (SAFe), HSDP (HSD Institute), LCP/CLA (The Leadership Circle) y ORSC (CRR Global), además de contar con un Executive Certificate en Estrategia e Innovación del MIT. Estas credenciales no definen mi enfoque, pero lo respaldan con solidez cuando es necesario.

Acompaño procesos de transformación cultural, liderazgo consciente y cambio adaptativo en organizaciones complejas. Comparto aprendizajes y reflexiones en mi newsletter mensual 𝘌𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘮.

No lidero el cambio. Acompaño lo que está listo para emerger.

Trabajo con líderes y organizaciones que transitan complejidades cuando lo que solía funcionar ya no sirve... y lo nuevo aún no ha emergido. Como 𝘌𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳, cultivo condiciones para el cambio real desde dentro del sistema. ... Show more

Shaurya Agrawal is a Data & Analytics leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformative initiatives across Tech/SaaS, E-commerce and FinTech. With expertise in AI/ML, Enterprise Data Architecture and BI, Shaurya has led impactful projects, creating customer-centric solutions and modernizing data platforms. As a Board Advisor to Hoonartek and CTO of YourNxt Technologies, a mobile tech start-up, Shaurya shapes global data strategies.

Holding an MBA and pursuing an MS in Data Science from UT Austin, Shaurya leverages data to unlock business value, specializing in unified customer views and personalized experiences.

Shaurya Agrawal is a Data & Analytics leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformative initiatives across Tech/SaaS, E-commerce and FinTech. With expertise in AI/ML, Enterprise Data Architecture and BI, Shaurya has led impactful projects, c... Show more

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra transforms complex digital threats into empowering knowledge. Her Cyber Curiosity framework invites a more mindful, resilient relationship with technology, anchored in curiosity, caution, and care.

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra trans... Show more

From World Champion Karate to Sales Powerhouse: Now the go-to performance strategist for ambitious IT/Tech companies who want to be extraordinary!

Here’s the journey so far:

I started on the tatami, not in a business school.

As a 3x World Champion and 2x European Champion in karate, I trained to perform under pressure.
Where precision, discipline, and resilience weren’t optional. They were survival.
That mindset didn’t stay in sport. It became my edge in business.

I brought that exact mindset into Tech.

Over the past 23 years, I’ve sold over €150M in revenue, built and sold companies, and led high-performing teams.
By 27, I achieved financial freedom. At 35, I smashed quota during maternity leave.

Not because I did more… But because I did what mattered, with brutal clarity.

That’s what separates ordinary performance from extraordinary outcomes.

Today, I’m a keynote speaker and performance strategist for ambitious Tech companies.
I speak at global sales kickoffs, customer events, leadership summits, offsites, and high-growth team events.
Delivering bold, empowering, no-fluff talks that shift mindset and spark real action.
No sugarcoating. Just power, clarity, and practical frameworks that stick.

My approach blends performance psychology, sales strategy, storytelling that sells, and systems that scale. So teams don’t just get inspired, they get transformed.

I’m the author of High Performance Lifestyle, High Performance Sales, Kick-Ass, and I created The Kata Playbook: a high-performance operating model that helps teams think, train, and perform like elite athletes.


Because extraordinary isn’t an accident, it’s trained and build!

I work with founders who are scaling fast and hungry for clarity, CROs who want execution over excuses, sales leaders ready to build extraordinary teams, corporate teams stuck in the hustle cycle, and companies ready to ditch mediocrity and build legendary performance cultures.

You can work with me through speaking, accelerators, crafting extraordinary content, or by grabbing one of my books.


At Playbook.fm, my partner in crime and I dive deep with IT leaders and experts to uncover what it really takes to build next-level MSPs and IT service providers. Together, we’re shaping the ultimate performance playbook.

If you’re done with “good enough” and ready to train, think, and lead like an elite, let’s talk!

Because ordinary is forgettable.

And you weren’t built for that.

You were built for more. For impact. For extraordinary!

H ✌🏻

From World Champion Karate to Sales Powerhouse: Now the go-to performance strategist for ambitious IT/Tech companies who want to be extraordinary! Here’s the journey so far: I started on the tatami, not in a business school.
 As a 3x World Ch... Show more

Sándor Guba is CTO and co-founder of Axoflow, where he leads the technical direction for security data infrastructure. He is the creator of the Logging Operator - now a CNCF Sandbox project - which became the standard for Kubernetes-native log management in enterprise environments. Previously, he was co-founder at Banzai Cloud, responsible for observability and cloud-native engineering; the company was acquired by Cisco in 2021.
With over a decade at the intersection of cloud-native infrastructure and security telemetry, Sándor focuses on a problem most organizations underestimate: turning fragmented, high-volume log data into reliable, detection-ready security signals. He is a frequent contributor to open-source observability tooling and a builder of systems that run at Fortune 500 scale.

Sándor Guba is CTO and co-founder of Axoflow, where he leads the technical direction for security data infrastructure. He is the creator of the Logging Operator - now a CNCF Sandbox project - which became the standard for Kubernetes-native log manage... Show more

Felipe Barreiros is a Senior Product Engineer at AWS, where he leads a tech product from idea til impact. He has coached 12,000 tech graduates, hired 600+ engineers, and built and scaled edtech companies that trained 40,000+ students. His work focuses on Product Engineering: helping senior engineers and leaders own the full loop from problem definition to production impact. Before AWS, Felipe was a two-time founder, named #1 Most Attractive Edtech Startup by 100 Open Startups, and recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper for impact in tech education.

Felipe Barreiros is a Senior Product Engineer at AWS, where he leads a tech product from idea til impact. He has coached 12,000 tech graduates, hired 600+ engineers, and built and scaled edtech companies that trained 40,000+ students. His work focuse... 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

Ashley René is the founder of Presence Over Pixels® and a keynote speaker who helps organizations solve their biggest workplace challenge: keeping humans engaged and productive in an AI-driven world. A former senior leader at Amazon and BNSF Railway, Ashley delivers actionable strategies for digital wellness, human-first leadership, and sustainable high performance.

With her signature "Future of Work Is Human" approach, Ashley transforms how teams think about technology, burnout, and authentic connection. Her talks blend corporate credibility with practical tools that audiences can implement immediately — from Fortune 500 executives to school administrators to conference attendees seeking work-life integration.

Ashley's presentations address today's most pressing workplace issues: Gen Z leadership dynamics, AI adoption without human displacement, cognitive overload management, and building resilient organizational cultures. Her engaging style combines business insights with neuroscience research, delivered without tech-shaming or unrealistic solutions.

Event planners consistently praise Ashley's ability to make complex topics accessible while driving real behavior change. Her content scales from intimate leadership retreats to 5,000-person conferences, always leaving audiences with concrete next steps rather than just inspiration.

When not on stage, Ashley performs as lead singer of rock band Bourbon Jury and champions St. Louis's vibrant arts community.

Ashley René is the founder of Presence Over Pixels® and a keynote speaker who helps organizations solve their biggest workplace challenge: keeping humans engaged and productive in an AI-driven world. A former senior leader at Amazon and BNSF Railway,... Show more

Brian has been an innovation leader at Don’t Panic Labs since its creation in 2010. He currently leads business development and product strategy, consulting with hundreds of businesses of all sizes and stages. Brian leverages a diverse set of experiences in blending software engineering, design thinking, and innovation processes to bring visions to reality.

Additional professional experiences include launching an IT consulting practice, investing in venture deals, and teaching as faculty at the Jeffrey S. Raikes School at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. Brian has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has attained agile certifications.

Brian has been an innovation leader at Don’t Panic Labs since its creation in 2010. He currently leads business development and product strategy, consulting with hundreds of businesses of all sizes and stages. Brian leverages a diverse set of experie... Show more

Focused on building strong, transparent, and long-lasting relationships, Britany is a Senior Account Strategist at Last Call Media. With a high-level view of our client's needs and goals, she serves as the integral bridge between the sales team, project team and clients.

Her background in project management, DE&I, and digital consultancy has cultivated her passion for client service through collaboration, communication, and stewardship - this is the most rewarding part of her role.

Focused on building strong, transparent, and long-lasting relationships, Britany is a Senior Account Strategist at Last Call Media. With a high-level view of our client's needs and goals, she serves as the integral bridge between the sales team, proj... Show more

Carol is an executive with a passion for delivering results and developing high-performing teams. Currently leading TechFluent, the premier education program for Microsoft Biz Apps and AI Foundational learning. She is an experienced driver of engagement and leadership, with hands-on strategy, project and delivery expertise, technical product ownership, business start-ups and staff development. Carol has successfully led technical delivery and scrum teams in highly matrixed, geographically dispersed environments to deliver complex, enterprise-level business solutions.

Carol is an executive with a passion for delivering results and developing high-performing teams. Currently leading TechFluent, the premier education program for Microsoft Biz Apps and AI Foundational learning. She is an experienced driver of engagem... Show more

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through information technology, My role at Microsoft is focused on helping our customers by digitally transforming their business processes with PowerApps.

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through inf... Show more

Richard Douglas is a Solutions Engineer at Redgate Software. He spent over 20 years working with SQL Server, Couchbase, and other database platforms. Notably at Quest, SentryOne, and Couchbase where he presented sessions at conferences around the world.
These days he helps companies scale to higher levels of performance with Redgate Software.

Richard Douglas is a Solutions Engineer at Redgate Software. He spent over 20 years working with SQL Server, Couchbase, and other database platforms. Notably at Quest, SentryOne, and Couchbase where he presented sessions at conferences around the wor... Show more

I am a Microsoft Partner Marketing specialist with deep expertise helping AI Business Solutions partners across Business Applications and Modern Workplace to design, pilot, and scale go-to-market programs that accelerate revenue and strengthen co-sell readiness.

With 15 years operating inside the Microsoft ecosystem, I have collaborated with leading ISVs, SIs and high-growth SaaS organisations to build marketing engines that accelerate pipeline, improve partner alignment, and differentiate in competitive markets.

My work spans marketing strategy, demand generation, partner co-marketing, sales enablement, and full-funnel GTM activation for organisations including Avanade, HSO, and Nintex. I specialise in simplifying complex value propositions, engaging the right buying committees, and building scalable, marketing-influenced growth programs.

I am a Microsoft Partner Marketing specialist with deep expertise helping AI Business Solutions partners across Business Applications and Modern Workplace to design, pilot, and scale go-to-market programs that accelerate revenue and strengthen co-sel... Show more

With over a decade of experience in product management and software engineering, I contribute to innovation in AI-powered advertising at Smartly. My role emphasizes programmatic solutions, DSP integrations, and creative strategies, enabling impactful ad campaigns across diverse platforms.

Previously, at Remerge, I collaborated on DSP advancements that optimized programmatic advertising. Known for my analytical approach and dedication, I am motivated to elevate the ad tech ecosystem through collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking strategies.

With over a decade of experience in product management and software engineering, I contribute to innovation in AI-powered advertising at Smartly. My role emphasizes programmatic solutions, DSP integrations, and creative strategies, enabling impactful... Show more

Dora Boussias helps leaders think clearly, decide confidently, and stay trusted as AI raises the bar. She brings 30 years of enterprise leadership experience across data, AI, and transformation, including leading enterprise-scale initiatives at GE, Stryker, and Prudential.

Her work translates data, AI, and talent investments into credible decisions and sustained impact by strengthening leadership, governance, and execution as organizations scale. Dora is also the creator of SOAR with Confidence®, a leadership development platform grounded in real-world leadership and execution.

An AI100 Innovation Leader, Global Data Power Woman, Thinkers 360 Top Voice, and CIO Review cover honoree, Dora has delivered 100+ talks across the U.S. and internationally and has been featured in NYC's Times Square. It's the same clarity and judgment she brings to every room she walks into.

Quick speaker clip: https://tinyurl.com/htc4btxe
More at: https://doraboussias.com

Dora Boussias helps leaders think clearly, decide confidently, and stay trusted as AI raises the bar. She brings 30 years of enterprise leadership experience across data, AI, and transformation, including leading enterprise-scale initiatives at GE, S... Show more

Agustín has guided projects, and organizations throughout the life cycle of OSS based products and services in different markets. He now works as an independent consultant, focused on increasing organizational performance in two ways:
1.- Applying business intelligence the production of software defined products
2.- Supporting them into becoming good open source citizens

Visit https://www.toscalix.com/consulting/

Agustín has guided projects, and organizations throughout the life cycle of OSS based products and services in different markets. He now works as an independent consultant, focused on increasing organizational performance in two ways: 1.- Applying b... Show more

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategies, and innovative technologies such as AI and IoT. His focus is on customer-oriented solutions, digital excellence, and the development and empowerment of agile teams for digital transformation.

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategi... Show more

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech leaders, startups and investment teams. She combines her engineering expertise with strategic foresight to help organizations navigate digital transformation. Her current focus includes cybersecurity, ethical tech development, and human-AI-hybrid workforces.

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech ... Show more

💡 Ítalo Oliveira | Gerente de Projetos Sênior | Especialista em Agilidade e Transformação Digital | Autor de 'Inovação Contínua'

Atuando como Gerente de Projetos Sênior na Stefanini, sou responsável por liderar iniciativas estratégicas, garantindo a entrega eficiente e inovadora de soluções digitais para clientes globais. Com mais de 13 anos de experiência, minha trajetória envolve gestão de projetos complexos, transformação digital e adoção de metodologias ágeis em diferentes indústrias.

Também sou CEO da RSI Academy Brazil, onde ajudo a capacitar profissionais em produtos digitais, UX e agilidade. Além disso, sou palestrante em eventos como Agile Brazil, Agile Trends e Caipira Ágil, compartilhando insights sobre liderança ágil e o futuro da inovação.

Recentemente, lancei o livro *'Inovação Contínua: A Arte de Gerir Produtos e Times Ágeis'*, disponível na Amazon e na Unicap. Nele, exploro estratégias para gestores e líderes que buscam transformar suas organizações por meio da agilidade e da inovação.

Com mais de 120 artigos publicados e uma newsletter seguida por milhares de profissionais, minha missão é continuar inspirando e orientando equipes e organizações a alcançarem o sucesso em um ambiente em constante mudança.

💡 Ítalo Oliveira | Gerente de Projetos Sênior | Especialista em Agilidade e Transformação Digital | Autor de 'Inovação Contínua' Atuando como Gerente de Projetos Sênior na Stefanini, sou responsável por liderar iniciativas estratégicas, garantind... Show more

Rafik MEKKI
Senior Agile Coach & Trainer
Leadership Catalyst & Speaker
Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide

Rafik MEKKI Senior Agile Coach & Trainer Leadership Catalyst & Speaker Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide Show more

Dana Pylayeva is a Certified Enterprise Coach, who excels at navigating complexity, creating learning communities, infusing playfulness, and unleashing innovation in teams and organizations she coaches.

She brings a unique blend of exceptional facilitation skills, her diverse technical background (as a former Java Developer, a DBA Manager, an Application Architect), her 20 + years of Agile/ DevOps coaching experience (with clients in US, UK, Canada, India, Japan, and Ireland) as well as a strong professional coaching mindset (rooted in Co-Active and ORSC).

Dana’s coaching range includes individuals, teams, leadership as well as a Business Agility transformation coaching across a diverse span of industries: legal publishing, automotive, digital marketing, retail, FinTech, music streaming, non-profits etc.

Business games designer, author of “DevOps with Lego and Chocolate” and “Fear in the Workplace” games, Dana is an international speaker (80 conferences in 18 countries), organiser of several local meetups in NYC as well as the conference chair at Agile2024 conference.

Dana Pylayeva is a Certified Enterprise Coach, who excels at navigating complexity, creating learning communities, infusing playfulness, and unleashing innovation in teams and organizations she coaches. She brings a unique blend of exceptional fa... Show more

Pós-graduado em Sistemas de Informações, com 23 anos de experiência em projetos de Tecnologia da Informação, trabalhando diretamente com Órgãos Públicos gerenciando diferentes áreas como Suporte, Help Desk, Infraestrura e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas, sendo pioneiro na utilização de metodologias ágeis dentro de Órgãos Públicos. Também atua como trainer, coach, palestrante e consultor. Atua hoje como Agile Expert e agente de mudança, ajudando na melhoria do processos e fluxos de desenvolvimento de produtos, ensinando e capacitando sobre como construir e entregar produtos da melhor forma. Facilitador oficial de Management 3.0, AKT (Accredited Kanban Trainer) pela Lean Kanban University e tradutor oficial do Guia de Gestão Baseada em Evidências (EBM) da Scrum.org.

Pós-graduado em Sistemas de Informações, com 23 anos de experiência em projetos de Tecnologia da Informação, trabalhando diretamente com Órgãos Públicos gerenciando diferentes áreas como Suporte, Help Desk, Infraestrura e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas,... Show more

As a passionate gamer and computer scientist, I’ve always been fascinated by the magic behind software. ✨
But my real _aha_ moment came when I discovered agility! 🚀

In my first role, I witnessed how a team with an agile mindset could surpass itself – almost like magic. 🪄
That experience shaped my journey:

Today:

- I empower teams,
- help organizations become future-ready,
- and address critical issues with sharp humor and honest communication. 😄

My Mission:

To break down barriers, unlock potential, and explore the dynamic clash between traditional corporate culture and startup mentality. 💡

As a passionate gamer and computer scientist, I’ve always been fascinated by the magic behind software. ✨ But my real _aha_ moment came when I discovered agility! 🚀 In my first role, I witnessed how a team with an agile mindset could surpass i... Show more

Leonhard Fischl ist ein erfahrener Softwareentwickler mit mehr als 15 Jahren Berufserfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung. Er hat diverse Rollen in verschiedenen Branchen übernommen, darunter langjährig u.a. Projektleiter, DevOps und Software Architekt. Leonhard ist ein Full Stack-Entwickler, spezialisiert auf komplexe Geschäftsprozesse, und hat langjährige Erfahrung im .NET-Umfeld (FX und Core) mit C#. Seine Fachkenntnisse werden durch die Microsoft Azure Zertifizierung AZ-204 und einen versierten Umgang mit agilen Methoden ergänzt.

Leonhard lebt und arbeitet in München und ist nicht nur als Techniknerd aktiv, sondern dokumentiert auch seine Erfahrungen - sofern ihm die Zeit bleibt - in seinem technischen Blog und pflegt einen regelmäßigen Austausch mit der Community. In seiner Freizeit ist er sportlich unterwegs und liebt Wassersport, während ihn seine Reisen durch Australien, Neuseeland und viele Städte in Europa sowie Nordamerika geführt haben.

Leonhard Fischl ist ein erfahrener Softwareentwickler mit mehr als 15 Jahren Berufserfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung. Er hat diverse Rollen in verschiedenen Branchen übernommen, darunter langjährig u.a. Projektleiter, DevOps und Software Architekt... Show more

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online.
My work explores how design decisions shape user behavior, influence purchase confidence, and reduce friction across the customer journey. By optimizing cognitive load, clarity, and interaction patterns, I help brands increase conversions while building long-term trust.

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online. M... Show more

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As an Instructor at the University of Central Florida, Brian taught a variety of classes related to immersive/thematic design, entertainment business, and emerging technologies. He is also a sought-after Futurist and Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute where he works with both large and small companies to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace through design thinking and adopting innovative practices. He has spoken at conferences around the world, is passionate about education, and is an advisory board member for several innovative tech start-ups.

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As ... 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 work with leaders, executives, managers and teams in organizations that want to thrive in the complex domains of the 21st century and I help them rethink their organizational dynamics, mindset, processes and practices to be more adaptive and effective in their business.

I’m especially interested in distributed leadership in knowledge-based organizations, a topic that touches on a number on subjects, including non-conventional organizational structures and individual and collective communication and social skills. And, I’m a long-standing Agile practitioner.

In over 20 years of professional experience, first in IT then in Agile in the broader sense, I worked with organizations in three different continents, as big the United Nations’ FAO and as small as dynamic post-startup companies. I have a wide range of expertise, in both the public and private sector, with both large and small organizations and with different cultures.

I'm based back in Italy but I've also worked for four years in the USA on a O-1 visa for "extraordinary abilities in Sciences”.

As part of my regular activities, I enjoy sharing what I know by speaking at major international conferences.

More information is available at:
- http://andreaprovaglio.com/about
- http://linkedin.com/in/provaglio

I work with leaders, executives, managers and teams in organizations that want to thrive in the complex domains of the 21st century and I help them rethink their organizational dynamics, mindset, processes and practices to be more adaptive and effect... Show more