Mekitmfon AwakEssien is a Digital Innovation Expert with experience leading digital transformation programs across 30 African countries. He has designed and deployed AI-powered platforms for underserved communities, managed large-scale multi-country digital initiatives within intergovernmental institutions, and built open source tools serving informal entrepreneurs and learners. He is an active contributor and community lead in the WordPress open source ecosystem and a board member of AREAi (Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative). Mekitmfon is passionate about building inclusive, community-centered technology for emerging markets and advancing open source adoption across Africa and beyond.

Mekitmfon AwakEssien is a Digital Innovation Expert with experience leading digital transformation programs across 30 African countries. He has designed and deployed AI-powered platforms for underserved communities, managed large-scale multi-country ... Show more

Richard Lin is an open source community builder and ecosystem practitioner. He is Head of Open Source Ecosystem at Datastrato.ai and a co-founder of KAIYUANSHE (China Open Source Society). He has spent over a decade working at the intersection of open source, developer communities, and industry, previously leading open source and AI developer ecosystem efforts at 01.AI and Huawei Cloud.

Richard Lin is an open source community builder and ecosystem practitioner. He is Head of Open Source Ecosystem at Datastrato.ai and a co-founder of KAIYUANSHE (China Open Source Society). He has spent over a decade working at the intersection of ope... Show more

I'm a capability lead with a foundation in experience design and digital production. I lead cross-functional digital teams that put humans at the centre of everything we do, aligning customer needs with business goals through technology, process, and culture. With extensive CX/UX and digital strategy experience across finance, government, media, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and insurance sectors, I focus on building diverse, high-performing teams that deliver creative solutions to deliver positive customer experiences, and exceed client objectives.

I'm a capability lead with a foundation in experience design and digital production. I lead cross-functional digital teams that put humans at the centre of everything we do, aligning customer needs with business goals through technology, process, and... Show more

Summer Poletti has spent her career inside growth-stage companies — in the seats, not watching from the sidelines. She has run marketing, sales, partnerships, and customer success across 20+ B2B companies, co-founded an investor-backed fintech, and built a revenue architecture consultancy that helps founders fix what’s broken before they scale it.

She hosts Revenue Remix, named a Feedspot Top Revenue Podcast for 2025, and recently moderated the WomenxAI panel at TechCon SoCal 2026 at San Diego State University.

Her talk and workshop — “Stop Growing a Bigger Version of a Broken Company” — is built for founders and revenue leaders who are adding headcount, tools, and AI on top of systems that were never working in the first place. Every room leaves with a diagnosis and a direction, not just a framework.

She speaks at B2B, founder, and women’s leadership events in Southern California, the Bay Area, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.

Summer Poletti has spent her career inside growth-stage companies — in the seats, not watching from the sidelines. She has run marketing, sales, partnerships, and customer success across 20+ B2B companies, co-founded an investor-backed fintech, and b... Show more

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

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

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development.

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development. Show more

Donna is an ERP industry veteran, with a strong marketing history and has presented at 30+ conferences, and advises clients how to better utilize the technology available to improve their business and their lives every day. She brings 20 years' experience, a humble attitude and a little bit of humor to her sessions. She started her career at a small VAR, and spent 12 years growing VAR practices and a few years working for an ERP publisher. Over the last 6 years she's grown her own agency to serve the vast VAR and ISV and improve marketing efforts and drive leads.

Donna is an ERP industry veteran, with a strong marketing history and has presented at 30+ conferences, and advises clients how to better utilize the technology available to improve their business and their lives every day. She brings 20 years' exper... Show more

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

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

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

Lori Sussle Bonanni founded elssus, a multi-disciplined communications consultancy, to help clients uncover unique stories that engage desired audiences and garner awareness, business results and credibility.

She believes communication is the perfect blend of creativity, innovation and strategy. Through storytelling, Lori turns powerful messages into compelling narratives that resonate with the intended audience.

Lori delivers thought-provoking talks and workshops combining authentic stories, compelling research and actionable takeaways. She speaks about effective and mindful communication, visibility and reputation management.

Her signature topics, tailored for the audience, include:

> Mindful Communication: Who are you unknowingly excluding?
> Cracking the Code: Unearthing a compelling hook
> Modern Leadership: How to lead in a multi-generational workforce

Lori leads talks and workshops for professionals at conferences, within associations, across startups and innovation communities and with corporate teams. Her writing and insights have been featured in Forbes, Nasdaq, Crunchbase and more.

Before founding elssus, Lori held marketing, communication and business development roles at Verizon, NBCUniversal, DDB and Ogilvy Health.

To learn more, visit elssus.com and follow Lori on LinkedIn.

Lori Sussle Bonanni founded elssus, a multi-disciplined communications consultancy, to help clients uncover unique stories that engage desired audiences and garner awareness, business results and credibility. She believes communication is the perf... Show more

Jens is an Agile Pioneer, Management Coach, Trainer and Speaker on agile Topics. He is Managing Partner of improuv GmbH, Munich, Germany and member of the Agile Alliance's Supporting Agile Adoption Initiative for more than a decade.

Jens is an Agile Pioneer, Management Coach, Trainer and Speaker on agile Topics. He is Managing Partner of improuv GmbH, Munich, Germany and member of the Agile Alliance's Supporting Agile Adoption Initiative for more than a decade. Show more

Christian Milerski ist gelernter Werkzeugmechaniker für Stanz- und Umformtechnik, arbeitet als Drahterodierer und im Recruiting und ist seit fast 20 Jahren im Berufsleben.

Er ist selbst weder Unternehmer, Selbstständiger oder Führungskraft.

Ganz im Gegenteil. Auf die Frage, wie viel Erfahrung im Berufsleben er als Führungskraft hat, lautet die Antwort: Null

Er bekommt jedoch jeden Tag mit, bei Familie, Freunden, Nachbarn, etc. was in der langfristigen Bindung und Begeisterung von Mitarbeitern schiefläuft.

In Zeiten von Fachkräftemangel und Fluktuation möchte er genau hier neue Impulse setzen.

Seine Ideen und Anregungen sind aus der Praxis für die Praxis

Christian Milerski ist gelernter Werkzeugmechaniker für Stanz- und Umformtechnik, arbeitet als Drahterodierer und im Recruiting und ist seit fast 20 Jahren im Berufsleben. Er ist selbst weder Unternehmer, Selbstständiger oder Führungskraft. Gan... Show more

Data & AI Product Lead Advanced at Naranja X. B.A. in Political Science and Graduate Diploma in Data Science & Machine Learning. Master in Management – AI & Business Analytics Candidate.

Data & AI Product Lead Advanced at Naranja X. B.A. in Political Science and Graduate Diploma in Data Science & Machine Learning. Master in Management – AI & Business Analytics Candidate. Show more

Angela Bormann has been guiding organizations through change processes for over fifteen years and specializes in culture, employee experience, and leadership. Through her diverse career in IT and advertising agencies, she has witnessed firsthand how transformation becomes part of everyday life and what determines success or failure in the process. Most recently, she has been working to sharpen BettercallPaul’s organizational identity and establish culture as an effective lever for change.

Angela Bormann has been guiding organizations through change processes for over fifteen years and specializes in culture, employee experience, and leadership. Through her diverse career in IT and advertising agencies, she has witnessed firsthand how ... Show more

Samson Okemakinde is an Engineering Manager with solid experience in IT consulting, systems architecture, and software development. He has led engineering teams, driven digital transformation initiatives, and delivered resilient, scalable solutions across fintech, health tech, and other technology-driven domains.

He is passionate about helping professionals and organizations harness technology for career growth and business success. Outside of work, Samson enjoys multimedia production, football, and reading.

Samson Okemakinde is an Engineering Manager with solid experience in IT consulting, systems architecture, and software development. He has led engineering teams, driven digital transformation initiatives, and delivered resilient, scalable solutions a... Show more

Paolo Abela is an Italian studio founder, game developer, and consultant specialized in multiplayer games. Since 2013, he has run multiple studios and worked hands-on on multiplayer games at scale such as “Ariokan,” “Overknights,” and “Eggscape”. He also helps Indie and AA teams make and ship multiplayer games and likes to spread knowledge through conference talks and LinkedIn posts for those who come after.

Paolo Abela is an Italian studio founder, game developer, and consultant specialized in multiplayer games. Since 2013, he has run multiple studios and worked hands-on on multiplayer games at scale such as “Ariokan,” “Overknights,” and “Eggscape”. He ... Show more

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

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

Igor is an expert in technical solutions and software engineering challenges with more than 15 years of industry experience. Being software engineer, technical lead, software architect and finally business leader for about 10 years in addition to engineering functions, Igor is actively engaged in solving client’s technical problems, facilitating business relationships and organizing technical supervision of client’s projects.

Igor is an expert in technical solutions and software engineering challenges with more than 15 years of industry experience. Being software engineer, technical lead, software architect and finally business leader for about 10 years in addition to eng... Show more

Michael Olafusi is a full-time Power BI and data engineering consultant who enjoys cycling and long motorcycle rides.

Michael Olafusi is a full-time Power BI and data engineering consultant who enjoys cycling and long motorcycle rides. Show more

Shipra Kayan has 20 years of experience building products and leading Product & Design teams in Silicon Valley. When the pandemic started, Shipra brought her experience leading virtual teams to coach product teams at larger companies like Apple and Capgemini to help them transition to remote ways of working. She is now the principal evangelist at Miro, teaching product development teams how to use iterative product development as an accelerator, and not get mired in analysis-paralysis.

Shipra Kayan has 20 years of experience building products and leading Product & Design teams in Silicon Valley. When the pandemic started, Shipra brought her experience leading virtual teams to coach product teams at larger companies like Apple and C... Show more

Robert Bruckner is a Microsoft Distinguished Engineer and CTO of Microsoft Agent 365 and Microsoft Dataverse. He leads architecture of interoperable business data and enterprise agent platforms, spanning Power Platform connectors and MCP servers, enabling real-time grounding, action-taking, and event-driven workflows. His work focuses on advancing enterprise AI agents that are powerful, enterprise-ready, and trustworthy - anchored in secure agent identity, grounded business context, governed actions, end-to-end observability, risk monitoring, compliance, and ecosystem integration.

Robert Bruckner is a Microsoft Distinguished Engineer and CTO of Microsoft Agent 365 and Microsoft Dataverse. He leads architecture of interoperable business data and enterprise agent platforms, spanning Power Platform connectors and MCP servers, ena... Show more

Hi, I’m Nir Parisian 👋
Married + 5 little ones 😄

I've spent the last decade building and leading front-end solutions for companies of all sizes. I’ve been a full-stack engineer at Intel, a front-end team leader at Curv, and now I help startups through Enpitech, the front-end consulting company I founded 5 years ago. I also run a YouTube channel on front-end development (https://youtube.com/@nirparisian) and a community called Frontendistim, where I share knowledge and connect with fellow developers.

Hi, I’m Nir Parisian 👋 Married + 5 little ones 😄 I've spent the last decade building and leading front-end solutions for companies of all sizes. I’ve been a full-stack engineer at Intel, a front-end team leader at Curv, and now I help startups ... Show more

Ingo Düppe is an IT consultant and the founder of CROWDCODE. He advises companies in the field of agile architecture management and is responsible for the realisation and conception of Web, mobile, and Cloud applications. The evolutionary goal is a continuous increase in the automation of business processes. He can contribute his many years of experience to the conception and development of applications. The challenge is the effective and efficient combination of technologies, methods, and tools - in each case that will be suitable for the individual context. As a coach and trainer, he advises teams on the use of Java EE and Spring technologies and their efficient integration into the individual software development process.

Ingo Düppe is an IT consultant and the founder of CROWDCODE. He advises companies in the field of agile architecture management and is responsible for the realisation and conception of Web, mobile, and Cloud applications. The evolutionary goal is a c... Show more

MVP Alumni Data Platform depuis 5 ans, je suis activement engagé dans la communauté Française autour des métiers de la data et la business Intelligence, notamment avec le Club Power BI, le Power 365, DataWelsh

Créateur et organisateur du Power 365.
Créateur de DataWelsh

Ma ligne de conduite: être simple, efficace et toujours dans la bonne humeur

MVP Alumni Data Platform depuis 5 ans, je suis activement engagé dans la communauté Française autour des métiers de la data et la business Intelligence, notamment avec le Club Power BI, le Power 365, DataWelsh Créateur et organisateur du Power 365... Show more

Malcolm McAuley has been involved in the Dynamics 365 CE/CRM space for over 15 years. Malcolm also spent 18 years in the not-for-profit sector. He's fulfilled various roles both as a customer and a consultant and has worked with many organizations to identify opportunities where Dynamics 365 CE/CRM, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools can increase organizational efficiency and maximize data insight so companies are making decisions on what is actually happen instead of what they think is happening in their business. In his role as Microsoft Solutions Practice Lead at C5 Insight, Malcolm guides and supports the Dynamics and Microsoft 365 teams in their pursuit of delivering excellence to our clients. He also holds a strong interest in empowering others to building authentic connections through networking, and has recently released a self-constructed keynote address on the topic. Malcolm, his wife of 20 years, and two teenage boys reside near Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

Malcolm McAuley has been involved in the Dynamics 365 CE/CRM space for over 15 years. Malcolm also spent 18 years in the not-for-profit sector. He's fulfilled various roles both as a customer and a consultant and has worked with many organizations to... Show more

Luke Goetting is a leading Future of Work expert and global keynote speaker who has captivated audiences at TEDx, DisruptHR, the AI & Agile Summit, and hundreds of events worldwide. Specializing in Gen Z workforce dynamics and employee engagement, Luke provides organizations with actionable strategies to navigate the rapidly evolving workplace landscape.

As the host of the "Gen Z @ Work" podcast and a sought-after management consultant, Luke has helped industry giants like Dell, IBM, Lenovo, and AMD revolutionize their approach to employee engagement and productivity. His unique blend of data-driven insights and interactive presentation style has made him a go-to resource for organizations looking to future-proof their workforce and foster a culture of innovation.

Luke's expertise stems from his background as the founder of Puffingston Presentations, an award-winning communications agency in Austin, Texas. This experience has honed his ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver high-impact training sessions that resonate with diverse audiences.

Prepare for a session that not only informs but also entertains - Luke Goetting is here to transform how you approach the future of work!

Luke Goetting is a leading Future of Work expert and global keynote speaker who has captivated audiences at TEDx, DisruptHR, the AI & Agile Summit, and hundreds of events worldwide. Specializing in Gen Z workforce dynamics and employee engagement, Lu... Show more

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, Canada (but he’s originally from the Philippines) specializing in high availability, disaster recovery and system infrastructures running on the Microsoft server technology stack. His background in Unix has taken him to the world of DevOps and Docker to containerize SQL Server. He is very passionate about technology but has interests in music, neuroscience, social psychology, professional and organizational development, leadership and management matters when not working with databases.

Edwin lives up to his primary mission statement: "To help people and organizations grow and develop their full potential."

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, C... Show more

With extensive experience in extending, customizing, and configuring Microsoft Dynamics CRM/D365 across multiple versions, from CRM 3.0 to the latest D365, I specialize in delivering tailored solutions that enhance business efficiency and drive digital transformation. My deep understanding of the platform allows me to develop innovative, scalable solutions that align with organizational goals.
I have a proven track record of executing complex ETL processes, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and optimal system performance throughout the migration lifecycle. With expertise in designing robust data migration strategies, I help organizations seamlessly transition between platforms while optimizing their data landscapes for long-term success.
Over the years, I have led and contributed to numerous high-impact migration projects, including SAP to D365 CE, D365 CE to D365 F&O with Dual Write, Dynamics CRM On-Prem to D365 CE (both Cloud and On-Prem), Dynamics NAV to CRM/D365 integrations and migrations, as well as migrations from Salesforce, HubSpot, EoStar… to D365 CE. Each project has strengthened my ability to tackle complex challenges, streamline processes, and ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
Beyond technical execution, I am passionate about leveraging technology to modernize legacy systems, improve data flow, and empower businesses. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop strategic solutions that not only solve immediate challenges but also lay the foundation for future growth and operational excellence.

With extensive experience in extending, customizing, and configuring Microsoft Dynamics CRM/D365 across multiple versions, from CRM 3.0 to the latest D365, I specialize in delivering tailored solutions that enhance business efficiency and drive digit... Show more

Entusiasta por entender cada vez mais sobre Transformação e Cultura Organizacional.
Motivado por compartilhamento de conhecimentos: treinar, facilitar e também aprender.

Atua como agente de transformação ajudando organizações e times a atingir resultados significativos sempre acreditando que a diferença está nas pessoas.

Mais de 15 anos de experiência atuando com intervenções utilizando abordagens preditivas, adaptativas e híbridas.
Experiência como Agile Coach responsável por transformação ágil de organizações de TI e outside TI.

Doutorando na área de Transformação Digital e Cultura Organizacional e Mestre em Ciências da Computação.
Docente em cursos de MBA e Pós-Graduação de Gestão de Negócios e Gestão Ágil.

Entusiasta por entender cada vez mais sobre Transformação e Cultura Organizacional. Motivado por compartilhamento de conhecimentos: treinar, facilitar e também aprender. Atua como agente de transformação ajudando organizações e times a atingir r... Show more

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. My work focuses on building intelligent systems such as recommendation engines and data-driven platforms, turning complex data into actionable insights. I primarily work with Python, SQL, and modern machine learning tools to design and deploy practical AI solutions, and I’m particularly interested in applied AI and building technologies that create meaningful impact in emerging markets.

I’m a data scientist and machine learning engineer currently pursuing Data Science and Analytics at JKUAT. As a two-time founder, I’ve led the development of AI-driven products that apply machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems. M... Show more

I am a Digital Transformation Product Owner and Solutions Architect with experience in integrating technology, data, and processes within companies in the financial, insurance, and retail sectors.
I have led projects in automation, data governance, and business intelligence in the financial sector, applying frameworks such as COBIT 2019 and agile methodologies to drive organizational improvement within teams.
My career spans more than seven years in data analysis, process improvement, and technology development at companies such as Banco General, Dell Technologies, and NTT Data, driving operational efficiency and digital innovation in Panama.

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I am a Digital Transformation Product Owner and Solutions Architect with experience in integrating technology, data, and processes within companies in the financial, insurance, and retail sectors. I have led projects in automation, data governance... Show more