Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing with a focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Her research has been published in the most high impact conference for Natural Language Processing. Madiha has been invited to present her research and work at leading AI and Data Science conferences.

Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing... Show more

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams able to navigate the modern workplace.

Vanessa brings a wealth of experience working with diverse organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and public sector agencies to small businesses and startups. She excels as a global dynamic speaker, leadership trainer, and HR strategist, driving meaningful shifts in mindset and performance across all levels and industries.

Vanessa Zamy’s powerful insights have been featured in esteemed publications including Fast Company and NPR Marketplace, affirming her status as a thought leader in corporate wellness and leadership development. Vanessa's personal journey from adversity to triumph serves as a compelling testament to her unwavering determination, unparalleled expertise, and unmatched performance prowess.

On worldwide stages, Vanessa captivates audiences with her commanding presence and insightful sessions, guiding corporate professionals towards heightened levels of success. In 2025, Vanessa delivered over 52 trainings across 16 states in the US, three countries, and two continents. Participants have noted Vanessa’s training to be “energetic, informative, and encouraging” with her “authentic and engaging style” of speaking “a breath of fresh air”.

A lifelong learner and proud graduate of Stanford University, her hobbies include standing in the sunshine, observing butterflies in nature, and traveling the last three years with two suitcases and a purse.
Her talent development firm, LiberationX Contracts, is poised to transform corporate culture and empower professionals at all levels to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams ab... Show more

Patricia is a software architect at DEVK Insurance. During her professional career, spanning +20 years, she has worked in finance, insurance and sales domains, with a focus on Java, Spring Boot and building flexible architectures

Patricia is a software architect at DEVK Insurance. During her professional career, spanning +20 years, she has worked in finance, insurance and sales domains, with a focus on Java, Spring Boot and building flexible architectures Show more

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM Show more

Consultora y Mentora en Comunicación Estratégica, Marca Personal y Corporativa | Ayudo a personas y empresas a conectar, posicionarse e influir con impacto | Speaker |CMO

Soy Estratega en comunicación, creación y posicionamiento de marca. Llevo más de 18 años trabajando en contextos donde lo que se dice y cómo se dice influye directamente en decisiones, percepción y resultados.
Con el tiempo entendí que, para comunicarnos mejor, no es suficiente tener un buen mensaje. Sino que este debe que ser comprendido, recordado y generar una reacción.

Por eso decidí ir más allá de la estrategia tradicional y profundizar en cómo funciona la mente cuando interpreta, conecta y decide. Me especialicé en Gerencia de Mercadeo, cursé un Máster en Neuromarketing y actualmente profundizo en Programación Neurolingüística.

He liderado equipos y procesos en áreas de mercadeo, publicidad y comunicaciones en compañías como; Casa Editorial El Tiempo, LATAM Airlines, Tigo y Grupo Bolívar, además de mi trabajo actual como CMOm en JFC Group y mi plataforma Comunicar es Poder.

Integro estrategia y comportamiento humano para trabajar sobre cómo las personas y las organizaciones se posicionan a partir de lo que comunican… incluso cuando no son conscientes de ello.

Consultora y Mentora en Comunicación Estratégica, Marca Personal y Corporativa | Ayudo a personas y empresas a conectar, posicionarse e influir con impacto | Speaker |CMO Soy Estratega en comunicación, creación y posicionamiento de marca. Llevo má... Show more

Khalid is a Data Scientist and Product Manager at Adidas Headquarter from Erlangen, Germany. He is responsible for consumer data segmentation, consumer experience and analytics. He is involved in designing, implementing and scaling ML solutions by combining consumer dataset with product and financial data using AI and ML to create robust and rich visualizations which are used by stakeholders for marketing, planning and activations.

He is also responsible for managing different projects, including leading teams to design and deliver solutions

Khalid is a Data Scientist and Product Manager at Adidas Headquarter from Erlangen, Germany. He is responsible for consumer data segmentation, consumer experience and analytics. He is involved in designing, implementing and scaling ML solutions by co... Show more

Amol Omprakash Agrawal is a multi-award-winning educator, AI mentor, and edupreneur with 10+ years of experience spanning student mentorship, skill training, and startup leadership. As the Director of T.I.M.E. Pvt Ltd (Akola) and the visionary behind Shiksha Sahyog, PhD Café & Restro, and Disha Yatra – A Skill Initiative, Amol has trained over 11,500+ students, delivered 90+ expert sessions, and organized impactful outreach in both urban and rural India.

He specializes in AI for Education & Career Counselling, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Azure AI tools, and has built a niche in using emerging technologies to boost learning, mentoring, and productivity. Amol is also a certified career counsellor with iDream Career, a mentor at WE Hub (Govt. of Telangana), MentorX, and a Startup World Cup advisor, guiding youth, women entrepreneurs, and early-stage ventures globally.

A recipient of the AICTE Leadership Excellence Award, Amol has been a speaker at prestigious forums such as the Capital Networking Conference (MAX POG 2025) and Jagriti Yatra 2024, where he spoke on “AI for Nation Building.” He’s also featured on podcasts, national webinars, and mentored hundreds of underprivileged students through leadership and soft skills programs.

Currently pursuing his PhD, and with academic credentials in MBA, LLB, and D.Pharm, Amol blends technology, education, and purpose-led impact—making him a sought-after voice in AI-powered education, youth skilling, and entrepreneurial innovation.

Amol Omprakash Agrawal is a multi-award-winning educator, AI mentor, and edupreneur with 10+ years of experience spanning student mentorship, skill training, and startup leadership. As the Director of T.I.M.E. Pvt Ltd (Akola) and the visionary behind... Show more

During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer in agile teams designing various digital products.

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During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer... Show more

Soy Juan Bidini, especialista en informática y ciberseguridad, analista de sistemas y docente desde hace más de veinte años. Mi camino comenzó a los 8 años, cuando conocí la consola ColecoVision. Después llegaron la Timex Sinclair 2068, la Commodore 64, la 128 y finalmente la PC, donde descubrí mi pasión por programar y entender cómo funciona todo por dentro.

Con el tiempo desarrollé un gran interés por la retroinformática y la historia del hardware, especialmente por los distintos soportes de almacenamiento usados en videojuegos.

Hoy soy Subsecretario de Tecnología de la Municipalidad de Carlos Casares y también dueño de SeguRoot, mi emprendimiento de servicios informáticos. Además, soy mago desde hace muchos años, una actividad que me recuerda que la tecnología y la magia comparten algo esencial: la capacidad de asombrar.

Soy Juan Bidini, especialista en informática y ciberseguridad, analista de sistemas y docente desde hace más de veinte años. Mi camino comenzó a los 8 años, cuando conocí la consola ColecoVision. Después llegaron la Timex Sinclair 2068, la Commodore ... Show more

Jenna Ritten (@jritten) is Chief Developer Advocate & Architect for the InnerSource Ecosystem at IBM Research and Lead Organizer for InnerSource Summit 2025 New York. She leads IBM's InnerSource transformation across the enterprise, enabling open collaboration, innovation and reuse done right at scale. Jenna partners with InnerSource Commons to co-create industry patterns and standards while building bridges between IBM Research innovations and the global developer community. Her expertise spans developer relations, enterprise infrastructure and platform, cloud-native, AI/ML, quantum computing, and fostering collaborative development cultures. A passionate advocate for open innovation in Tech, Jenna champions non-traditional paths into technology and actively builds communities that foster open collaboration and sustainable technology.

Jenna Ritten (@jritten) is Chief Developer Advocate & Architect for the InnerSource Ecosystem at IBM Research and Lead Organizer for InnerSource Summit 2025 New York. She leads IBM's InnerSource transformation across the enterprise, enabling open col... Show more

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led global initiatives across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI adoption. Today, as the founder of Sync(d) AI, he specializes in helping organizations build scalable AI Centers of Excellence using Microsoft technologies, while keeping humans at the center of every solution.

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led g... Show more

david (they/them) is a professional web developer focused on WordPress theme and plugin development. They emphasize helping small businesses, providing ongoing support, and educating users through their service FixUpFox.

(Note that my name is properly spelled in lowercase only as david wolfpaw. Platforms like Sessionize are an easy example of the values of code coming before people and their lived experiences.)

david (they/them) is a professional web developer focused on WordPress theme and plugin development. They emphasize helping small businesses, providing ongoing support, and educating users through their service FixUpFox. (Note that my name is prop... Show more

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing teams in startups, co-founded an online manufacturing startup, and worked with Lean Startup methodologies for years. Now, she helps professionals break through career blocks, navigate transitions, and create fulfilling career paths—without losing financial stability.

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing t... Show more

Vikash Agrawal is a Software Development Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading initiatives in the AWS CloudWatch team. Previously, he played a key role in developing Amazon Q Developer, a Generative AI-powered assistant for developers. With over a decade of experience in software engineering and leadership, Vikash has led high-impact teams at Housing.com and Dream11. A strong advocate for open-source, he has contributed to Mozilla and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) through Google Summer of Code. Passionate about AI, cloud computing, and engineering excellence, he is dedicated to building cutting-edge technology that empowers developers worldwide.

Vikash Agrawal is a Software Development Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading initiatives in the AWS CloudWatch team. Previously, he played a key role in developing Amazon Q Developer, a Generative AI-powered assistant for developers. With o... Show more

Juraj Vasek builds (and occasionally breaks) internal production platforms at the intersection of AI, data, and platform engineering. Previously, he spent several years at Emma Sleep integrating data insights into product R&D to improve quality and accelerate development. He’s worked across data engineering and software engineering roles in startups and global communities. Juraj studied at Minerva University. In his free time, he supports Slovak NGOs bringing STEM to young people.

Juraj Vasek builds (and occasionally breaks) internal production platforms at the intersection of AI, data, and platform engineering. Previously, he spent several years at Emma Sleep integrating data insights into product R&D to improve quality and a... Show more

Janet’s commitment to a standard of excellence is driven by her dedication to a life of learning and growing. She was welcomed into the field of Dentistry in 1998 by a Dentist who took her under his wing and showed her everything she was willing to learn. Having spent the first ten years working as a cross-trained dental assistant, she discovered her passion for the business of healthcare in 2008 when she partnered with a Dentist to open a startup in the middle of a national recession. Today, she partners with businesses Nationwide to fine tune the many variables that hinder productivity.

Janet’s educational journey includes a degree in Organizational Leadership, Business, and Communication from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. She is a recognized Consultant with the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC) and is a part of the AADOM Speaker/Consultant Alliance with the American Association of Dental Office Management where she has also been awarded Fellowship distinction. In 2021, Janet expanded her impact further by becoming a registered Fraud Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), where she supports businesses in identifying and preventing employee theft and embezzlement.

Janet’s commitment to a standard of excellence is driven by her dedication to a life of learning and growing. She was welcomed into the field of Dentistry in 1998 by a Dentist who took her under his wing and showed her everything she was willing to l... Show more

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovation, act on their ideas, and become trailblazers in their fields.

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovati... Show more

I am passionate technology will shape the experience of work into the future and enable people to work in new ways by being more connected, collaborative, flexible, encourage diversity and foster innovation.

I specialize in change leadership, digital workplace, customer/employee experience, human centred design, agile change methodology, stakeholder management from front line to executive leadership teams, organisational & cultural development, communication strategy and execution, training design & development, change measurement and ROI.

This proven approach to embedding transformation has been recognized as best practice by the Australian and New Zealand HR community where myself and team were winners of the "Change Management Strategy" award in 2018.

I am passionate technology will shape the experience of work into the future and enable people to work in new ways by being more connected, collaborative, flexible, encourage diversity and foster innovation. I specialize in change leadership, dig... Show more

Vivian Salim is a Senior BI Analyst at accantec – part of x1F, where she focuses on building Power BI solutions, ensuring data quality, and exploring how emerging technologies like MCP servers can enhance BI workflows. With a strong background in data management and analytics, she bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation. Outside of work, Vivian is a former German rugby champion and founder of Rugby United e.V., offering integrative rugby training for refugees and at schools in Cologne.

Vivian Salim is a Senior BI Analyst at accantec – part of x1F, where she focuses on building Power BI solutions, ensuring data quality, and exploring how emerging technologies like MCP servers can enhance BI workflows. With a strong background in dat... Show more

Sara Hoshooley is a fundraising consultant and coach who LOVES working with small fundraising teams to create customized strategies that raise more money.

As a former small charity Executive Director she understands the challenges and opportunities facing small but mighty nonprofits and teams. She is the founder of Charity Shift, a Toronto based company that offers customized fundraising plans, strategy and coaching to organizations in Canada and internationally

Sara Hoshooley is a fundraising consultant and coach who LOVES working with small fundraising teams to create customized strategies that raise more money. As a former small charity Executive Director she understands the challenges and opportunitie... Show more

Akash Chandra Sadhu is a young, dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and business strategist who has built multiple ventures from the ground up through sheer dedication, innovation, and self-belief. He is the Founder of Codifyx Tech Solutions, an IT service company, and the visionary behind Samaura Academy, an emerging skill-development institution offering 60+ diploma and advanced diploma programs with strong placement support.

Born with a passion for learning and creating, Akash quickly transformed his interests in web design, graphics, and technology into a full-time entrepreneurial journey. As a BCA student and a fast learner, he mastered diverse domains IT services, education, business development, placement operations, and brand building at a young age.

In 2024, he established Samaura Academy, carrying the mission “Empowering Skills, Enabling Careers.” Under his leadership, Samaura Academy has built 5500+ placement tie-ups including MNCs, startups, and MSMEs, enabling students to secure real career opportunities. He is currently expanding the academy into multiple cities including Kolkata and Haldia through franchise and strategic collaborations.

Alongside his ventures, Akash is the author of the upcoming 500-page eBook “Zero Investment: Building Success From Nothing,” which reflects his personal philosophy of creating opportunities without relying on resources.

Known for his resilience, work ethic, and clarity of vision, Akash continues to build new businesses including an upcoming health-focused energy drink brand while empowering thousands of students and professionals to grow in their careers. His journey inspires young entrepreneurs to believe that success truly begins with the courage to start.

Akash Chandra Sadhu is a young, dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and business strategist who has built multiple ventures from the ground up through sheer dedication, innovation, and self-belief. He is the Founder of Codifyx Tech Solutions, an IT servi... Show more

Jeppe is a Senior Engineer at the LEGO Group. He has a background as a software engineer with a focus on Kubernetes and platform engineering.

Jeppe is a Senior Engineer at the LEGO Group. He has a background as a software engineer with a focus on Kubernetes and platform engineering. Show more

Gio Scalzo is an Engineering Lead at NewDay who has been building mobile products since 2009 across iOS, Android, React Native and Unity.
He is not attached to any single language or platform; he cares most about creating useful digital products, and sees mobile as the most direct and accessible way to reach people.

At NewDay he leads AI-accelerated development practices, helping mobile teams bring coding agents and AI tooling into their everyday workflow in a practical, low-friction way.
He has written several books on Swift and SwiftUI, including *Swift by Example*, *Swift 2 by Example* and *SwiftUI Cookbook*.
He is the creator of AI-powered consumer apps such as "Pocket Sommelier "and "Flora AI", and award-winning children’s games with Lola Slug, including "Noah’s Ark Animalibrium", which has been recognised by Apple and international juries, and the creative play app "Coloring Garden".

Gio regularly speaks at meetups like NSLondon (Google London) and Londroid about real-world AI-assisted mobile development, sharing hands-on lessons from teams shipping production apps with AI in the loop.

Gio Scalzo is an Engineering Lead at NewDay who has been building mobile products since 2009 across iOS, Android, React Native and Unity. He is not attached to any single language or platform; he cares most about creating useful digital products, a... Show more

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in Cleveland like Global Shapers and GiveBackHack. Feras also loves to travel and try different foods along the way. He is originally from Syria and holds a Computer Science and Engineering degree from The Ohio State University.

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in C... Show more

I’m Jack Miler, Marketing Manager at Britlit Publishers, where I collaborate with authors from across the globe. I help guide writers through each stage of the publishing journey, from editorial coordination to marketing and branding support, ensuring every project meets professional publishing standards. I value ethical publishing, open communication, and long-term author growth.

I’m Jack Miler, Marketing Manager at Britlit Publishers, where I collaborate with authors from across the globe. I help guide writers through each stage of the publishing journey, from editorial coordination to marketing and branding support, ensurin... Show more

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help companies with the successful implementation of agile methods in project organizations and the improvement of software quality with agile QA methods.

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help compani... Show more

With 20 years in IT and 16 years dedicated to the world of Citrix and virtualization, I’ve learned that the most important part of any system isn't the code—it’s the human sitting in front of it.

I’ve spent the first half of my career "walking in the shoes" of internal Ops teams, which means I know exactly what happens after a consultant leaves the room. Today, as an Architect and Consultant, I bring that empathy to every project. My approach is simple: I don't care who made the mistake; I care about how we fix it and how we evolve so it never happens again. I live by the Pippi Longstocking mantra: "I have never tried that before, so I am most likely very good at it."

When I’m not standardizing user experiences or solving complex architectural puzzles, you’ll find me in the Danish countryside. I’m a father of four, a fan of heavy strategy board games (with a collection of 100+ titles), and a dedicated LEGO builder. Whether it's a 6,000-piece Rivendell set or a global virtualization rollout, I believe that if you follow the right blueprint—and keep the end goal in sight—you can build something wonderful.

With 20 years in IT and 16 years dedicated to the world of Citrix and virtualization, I’ve learned that the most important part of any system isn't the code—it’s the human sitting in front of it. I’ve spent the first half of my career "walking in ... Show more

Verso Tafon is a certified graphic designer and creative professional based in Cameroon. He studied Maritime Administration at the University of Bamenda and lived and schooled in Nigeria for over 18 years, experiences that shaped his creativity, discipline, and global perspective. He is the founder of Xousiahub, a creative agency dedicated to helping brands, churches, businesses, influencers, and media companies build strong visual identities and digital experiences.

Through his work, Verso has helped clients strengthen their brand presence, create impactful content, and reach their audiences effectively. He has collaborated with Beyond Company LTD, supported media houses with livestream setups, built modern content creation studios, and managed operations at God Firm LTD.

Passionate about combining creativity, strategy, and technology, Verso focuses on delivering high-quality graphic design, brand identity development, media production, and livestream solutions. His goal is to help clients bring their ideas to life and make a meaningful impact through visual storytelling.

Verso Tafon is a certified graphic designer and creative professional based in Cameroon. He studied Maritime Administration at the University of Bamenda and lived and schooled in Nigeria for over 18 years, experiences that shaped his creativity, disc... Show more

Obinna Iheanachor is a Senior AI/Data Engineer based in Leeds, specialising in building production-grade data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-powered decision tools. He has worked across energy, fintech, supply chain, and manufacturing, delivering data and AI solutions for organisations including Rotork, Budweiser, and M-Kopa.

His work focuses on the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and applied AI with a particular interest in designing systems that move beyond dashboards to support real business decisions. Obinna regularly shares practical insights through public speaking, open-source projects, and technical content, and is passionate about helping teams adopt modern data and AI capabilities in a responsible, scalable way.

Obinna Iheanachor is a Senior AI/Data Engineer based in Leeds, specialising in building production-grade data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-powered decision tools. He has worked across energy, fintech, supply chain, and manufacturing, deliveri... Show more