Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on driving business change. From helping decentralise the Internet on the board of ICANN to building the foundations for BBC Online and OnDigital (the world's first digital television service) to dreaming up the idea for the UK Faster Payments service then chairing the industry bodies that delivered it, he is always at the forefront of data and digital disruption. An accomplished photographer with over 80 awards for his work, he was invited to join the advisory panel of 1854 Media to help steer The British Journal of Photography through its digital transition. He is the recipient of DataIQ's Lifetime Achievement Award, Tech-Exec magazine's Data Leader of the Year award, twice recognised in the DataIQ100 Top Influential People in Data, and received Global Finance magazine's Top Innovator Award.

Lee is also an accomplished creative having been a journalist for the likes of Future Publishing, HarperCollins and IDG and has received numerous awards for his photography including back-to-back Best of the Best awards in the Architecture Masterprize and medals from BIFA, NYPA, PX3 and TIFA.

Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on drivi... Show more

Dolapo is a Senior Product manager, leading the agentic commerce efforts in commercetools GmbH, to make headless commerce and shopping behaviors possible within popular Gen-AI chat platforms like ChatGPT. He has 9 years of technical product experience, and consults startups on making the best of artificial intelligence!

Dolapo is a Senior Product manager, leading the agentic commerce efforts in commercetools GmbH, to make headless commerce and shopping behaviors possible within popular Gen-AI chat platforms like ChatGPT. He has 9 years of technical product experien... Show more

My work sits at the intersection of real estate, finance, and digital infrastructure. I’ve researched and operated in this space since 2020, though I had been tracking blockchain and digital assets closely since 2017. I first founded a company focused on tokenized investment syndication, a path that led me to explore how AI, blockchain, and IoT could bring new levels of transparency, efficiency, and liquidity to real estate.

That experience grew into Building, a company focused on turning messy real estate data into something organized, trusted, and usable. We work with developers and asset managers to streamline their information and get their properties ready for valuations, compliance, and tokenization. The aim is to make every project finance-ready from the start.

I’m extremely cross-disciplinary, juggling a wide range of fields daily: architecture, engineering, construction, operations, urban planning, sustainability, blockchain, artificial intelligence, data science, capital markets, compliance, banking, and policy.

Outside of running a startup, I travel the world speaking publicly—keynotes, panels, and roundtables—while collaborating with startups, institutions, and government officials. My work advocates for RWA tokenization, data standards, and smarter cities. Improving the built environment and all its dependencies is one of the most challenging, but rewarding, pursuits.

I also host Code & Concrete, a podcast exploring real estate, technology, and the systems that hold cities together.

My work sits at the intersection of real estate, finance, and digital infrastructure. I’ve researched and operated in this space since 2020, though I had been tracking blockchain and digital assets closely since 2017. I first founded a company focuse... Show more

Alex McPherson is a Senior FP&A Manager at RK&K, leading initiatives at the intersection of finance, engineering, and analytics. With over a decade of experience in financial modeling, capital planning, and data strategy, he has been a driving force in implementing Microsoft Fabric as a modern data platform. He specializes in budgeting/forecasting and has built AI-enabled audit and compliance solutions, including an LLM-powered tool that detects FAR risks in timesheet data. His work integrates data lakehouse architectures, ELT pipelines, and machine learning to break down silos, improve auditability, and deliver insights to leadership. Passionate about bridging innovation with business outcomes, Alex presents on data governance, risk detection, and modern BI ecosystems. He is pursuing an MBA at Penn State with a concentration in AI, further blending expertise in strategy, analytics, and organizational culture.

Alex McPherson is a Senior FP&A Manager at RK&K, leading initiatives at the intersection of finance, engineering, and analytics. With over a decade of experience in financial modeling, capital planning, and data strategy, he has been a driving force ... Show more

Alexander Arians is Chapter Lead at AXA and is responsible for several teams in the health insurance sector. With over fifteen years of experience in software development and leadership, he combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a strong focus on the development of people and teams.

Alexander Arians is Chapter Lead at AXA and is responsible for several teams in the health insurance sector. With over fifteen years of experience in software development and leadership, he combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a s... Show more

Anna Lavrova helps organisations grow by making work more human and honest. With 16+ years in IT, agile, and coaching, she supports leaders and teams in navigating complexity with clarity, energy, and agency, bringing sharp insight and bold energy to every room.

Anna Lavrova helps organisations grow by making work more human and honest. With 16+ years in IT, agile, and coaching, she supports leaders and teams in navigating complexity with clarity, energy, and agency, bringing sharp insight and bold energy to... Show more

I’m Anne Napolitano, founder of Anne Napolitano Consulting, an accounting and advisory firm serving restaurants, breweries, bars, and food businesses across the United States. I’m a former chef turned accountant, which gives me a practical, operator-first perspective on finance.

My team and I help food and beverage leaders move beyond basic bookkeeping by turning complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. We focus on cash flow, profitability, pricing, labor, and growth—using tech-forward systems and visual reporting that make numbers easier to understand and use.

I believe accounting shouldn’t be intimidating or impersonal. By pairing seasoned financial expertise with genuine partnership and industry knowledge, I help operators make confident decisions, grow sustainably, and sleep better at night—so they can focus on what they do best: creating exceptional guest experiences.

I’m Anne Napolitano, founder of Anne Napolitano Consulting, an accounting and advisory firm serving restaurants, breweries, bars, and food businesses across the United States. I’m a former chef turned accountant, which gives me a practical, operator-... Show more

Kevin Kline is a noted database expert and software industry veteran. A 20-year Microsoft Data Platform MVP and noted community leader in the IT industry, Kevin is a founder and former president of the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS.ORG), as well as the author of popular IT books including the bestseller "SQL in a Nutshell". Kevin is a top-rated speaker at industry trade shows worldwide and has a monthly column at Database Trends & Applications magazine (DBTA.com). His product designs for database tools have won numerous awards at industry trade shows and from a variety of trade magazines. He is on social media as @kekline and blogs regularly.

Kevin Kline is a noted database expert and software industry veteran. A 20-year Microsoft Data Platform MVP and noted community leader in the IT industry, Kevin is a founder and former president of the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS.OR... Show more

As architect and business analyst Jeroen has a lot of experience at complex and political sensitive organisations as Nato Communication & Information Agency (NCIA), tax authorities , unemployment authorities (UWV) and Dutch Home
Office (IND). Besides that he teaches Business analysis courses.

As architect and business analyst Jeroen has a lot of experience at complex and political sensitive organisations as Nato Communication & Information Agency (NCIA), tax authorities , unemployment authorities (UWV) and Dutch Home Office (IND). Beside... Show more

Nilufer Erdebil is an award-winning design thinking and innovation expert, an author, and a TEDx speaker. For over 25 years, she has helped public and private sector organizations drive strategy, innovate, align, facilitate change, and launch new products and services. With a background spanning telecommunications, software development, defence, and IT management, she brings a deep understanding of today's complex business challenges.

Nilufer Erdebil is an award-winning design thinking and innovation expert, an author, and a TEDx speaker. For over 25 years, she has helped public and private sector organizations drive strategy, innovate, align, facilitate change, and launch new pro... Show more