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

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

Award Winning Designer (NYC & Italy). After working for 15 years in finance, relocated to Paris from New York City. Working for fashion houses in Paris Eda, received insider experience of how the industry works, which she then leveraged to launch, Edalou Paris. She also has an MBA from Duke University.

Edalou’s work has been featured in Vogue Italia, Conde Nast Traveler, Yahoo Finance and several fashion magazines. She pivoted from Finance and started her fashion career after being nominated for an Independent Handbag Designer Award in NYC in 2019 and winning in 2021 A Design & Competition prize in Italy.

In 2021 she found a space where her two expertise, design and finance come together—NFTs. She started this NFT journey in late 2021 and is currently a collector of mostly female-led projects In 2022, she joined the junior board member of the Accessories Council. Author of NFTs for GALS, best selling Women & Tech, and short read Money & Finance. She currently serves as Chief Fashion Officer of Eyes of Fashion NFT by artist Talia Zoref

Award Winning Designer (NYC & Italy). After working for 15 years in finance, relocated to Paris from New York City. Working for fashion houses in Paris Eda, received insider experience of how the industry works, which she then leveraged to launch, Ed... 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

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

Previously at inkspell.tv, debugging.sucks, Salesforce, Electronic Arts and Ensnif working on security, AI inference infra and real-time processing. Writes about systems architecture at ankilp.github.io.

Previously at inkspell.tv, debugging.sucks, Salesforce, Electronic Arts and Ensnif working on security, AI inference infra and real-time processing. Writes about systems architecture at ankilp.github.io. Show more

Edgar is a product leader driving cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance application security, developer tooling, and IDE experiences. He has delivered transformative features such as automatic vulnerability remediation, contextual security education, and advanced reachability analysis for vulnerable functions. With a strong software engineering background, Edgar is passionate about building AI-powered tools that empower developers, streamline secure coding, and provide real-time, context-aware support. His work bridges AI innovation with developer productivity, making security and code quality more accessible and actionable.

Edgar is a product leader driving cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance application security, developer tooling, and IDE experiences. He has delivered transformative features such as automatic vulnerability remediation, contextual security education... Show more

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV processing tools achieving 3.6x-4.8x speed improvements

💼 What I Do
Senior Systems Engineer & PHP Internals Developer specializing in Performance Optimization, PHP Extensions & Low-Level Programming

🔧 PHP Extension Development - Building high-performance extensions that bridge PHP with systems programming
⚡ Performance Engineering - Optimizing at the language and system level for maximum efficiency
🐘 PHP Internals Research - Studying the Zend engine architecture and preparing for core contributions
🦀 Systems Programming - Leveraging C, Rust, and Zig for performance-critical components
🏗️ Backend Architecture - Designing scalable systems with deep understanding of underlying performance
📊 CSV Processing Innovation - Creating high-performance CSV tools that outperform native implementations by 3.6x-4.8x

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV pr... Show more

Lauren captivates audiences with her energetic approach to conflict management and leadership development, creating spaces where intellectual growth meets emotional safety. She transforms complex interpersonal challenges into "totally relevant" actionable strategies, empowering participants to immediately control stress and humanize their work interactions. Attendees consistently describe her sessions as "amazing" and "enjoyable," leaving them feeling insightful and equipped with practical tools for both professional and personal growth. Her unique blend of fun, interactive methods reminds leaders of the fundamental "magic" in effective coaching, making her expertise valuable across all organizational levels.

Lauren captivates audiences with her energetic approach to conflict management and leadership development, creating spaces where intellectual growth meets emotional safety. She transforms complex interpersonal challenges into "totally relevant" actio... Show more

Jade Everage, aka Marketing Moonie, is a social media marketer whose passion is bringing marketing solutions to small businesses and creators in the nerd culture space. From cosplayers and con vendors to anime podcasts and geek‑brand startups, she helps micro‑brands tap into the growing fandom market economy with tailored marketing systems, community growth, content strategies.

Jade Everage, aka Marketing Moonie, is a social media marketer whose passion is bringing marketing solutions to small businesses and creators in the nerd culture space. From cosplayers and con vendors to anime podcasts and geek‑brand startups, she he... Show more

- Role: Founder and authorized representative of ARTINCELL ( www.artincell.com )

- Expertise: Mobile/server integration, SaaS administration, DNS management, SQL Server, workflow automation.

- Community contribution: Educator and workflow designer, experienced in creating onboarding guides and reusable templates for technical teams.

- Languages: Spanish and English (session delivered in English).

- Focus Experience in MAUI: Since July 2024 started to migrate a real Xamarin Apps now using in 6 companys in 3 countries they are expecting to use the new MAUI App this year

- Role: Founder and authorized representative of ARTINCELL ( www.artincell.com ) - Expertise: Mobile/server integration, SaaS administration, DNS management, SQL Server, workflow automation. - Community contribution: Educator and workflow desig... Show more

I’m a journalist, content creator, and speaker living in northern California Wine Country. My goal is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in wine/spirits, food, and travel with a focus on the places, the products, and most importantly the people! My writing and video content can be seen in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, VinePair, Haute Living San Francisco, Dwell, HotelsAbovePar, Wine Enthusiast, and many other media platforms. Follow me on Instagram @mrnoelburgess and YouTube @noelburgessonourway

I’m a journalist, content creator, and speaker living in northern California Wine Country. My goal is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in wine/spirits, food, and travel with a focus on the places, the products, and most importantly t... Show more

Andy Waldrop is VP of Digital Experiences at WebMD Ignite. He leads the product and engineering teams focused on solutions that improve consumer experiences across the patient journey. Andy has been an innovator in the digital marketing space for over 15 years with leadership experience consulting with some of the largest health systems in the U.S. Prior to WebMD, Andy lead a full-service digital marketing agency from inception to successful acquisition leading all aspects of digital services.

Andy Waldrop is VP of Digital Experiences at WebMD Ignite. He leads the product and engineering teams focused on solutions that improve consumer experiences across the patient journey. Andy has been an innovator in the digital marketing space for ove... Show more

Surya Appini is a Senior Staff Engineer and Architect at Meta Reality Labs, where he leads the architecture, training, and deployment of LLM-powered multimodal AI assistant systems for wearables, including AI smart glasses, Quest devices, and next-generation AR platforms. His work spans end-to-end system design, covering model training and integration, low-latency inference, reliability, privacy, and global production deployment at scale.

Previously, Surya was a founding engineer and technical lead for Microsoft Teams, where he helped architect and scale core real-time messaging, calling, and collaboration systems from initial launch to worldwide adoption across enterprise and consumer users.

Surya holds a Bachelors (Honors) in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Madras and a Masters in Computer Science from University of Washington. He is an active reviewer and judge for top AI conferences and hackathons, contributing to the research and developer community through peer review and technical mentorship.

Surya Appini is a Senior Staff Engineer and Architect at Meta Reality Labs, where he leads the architecture, training, and deployment of LLM-powered multimodal AI assistant systems for wearables, including AI smart glasses, Quest devices, and next-ge... Show more

Noah Ramirez is a dedicated professional at Idea2App, contributing to innovative projects that transform client ideas into powerful digital solutions. With growing expertise in mobile and web application development, Noah focuses on delivering seamless, user-friendly experiences that drive business success. Passionate about technology and continuous learning, Noah thrives in collaborative environments that encourage creativity and problem-solving. Outside of work, Noah enjoys exploring emerging tech trends and building new skills to stay ahead in the digital landscape.

Noah Ramirez is a dedicated professional at Idea2App, contributing to innovative projects that transform client ideas into powerful digital solutions. With growing expertise in mobile and web application development, Noah focuses on delivering seamle... Show more

Rashmi Airan, a first-generation immigrant raised by Indian parents with high expectations to achieve, built a life defined by success. A Columbia Law School graduate with honors, mother of two, and accomplished attorney, she launched a thriving law practice in Miami after working with major corporations. Driven by professional and personal pressures, her pursuit of success during the housing boom led to an ethical blind spot—one that ultimately resulted in a federal prison sentence and forced a profound reckoning with her values and choices.

Rather than allowing this moment to define her, Rashmi transformed it into purpose. Supported by family and community, and through deep self-reflection, she emerged with clarity, humility, and a renewed commitment to ethical leadership. Today, she is widely regarded as the best keynote speaker on leadership, using her powerful story and legal expertise to help organizations, universities, and leaders recognize ethical blind spots, build resilience, and redefine success with integrity and courage.

Rashmi Airan, a first-generation immigrant raised by Indian parents with high expectations to achieve, built a life defined by success. A Columbia Law School graduate with honors, mother of two, and accomplished attorney, she launched a thriving law ... Show more

AI Product & Delivery Leader with 17+ years of experience delivering regulator-ready digital platforms across Energy, Retail, Food Services, and Supply Chain. I specialise in shaping and scaling AI-enabled products (GenAI, data, automation) that balance innovation, cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience in complex, high-trust environments.

I have led 0→1 product innovation and 1→N enterprise adoption, governing £15M+ product portfolios and guiding cross-functional teams of 40–75+ across the UK and Europe. My work has delivered measurable outcomes — from £1.1M+ annual cost and risk reduction to large-scale platform modernisation — while maintaining strong alignment with C-suite stakeholders, regulators, and operational leaders.

AI Product & Delivery Leader with 17+ years of experience delivering regulator-ready digital platforms across Energy, Retail, Food Services, and Supply Chain. I specialise in shaping and scaling AI-enabled products (GenAI, data, automation) that bala... Show more

I’m Sergei Nasibian, a Quantitative Strategist at Rothesay, where I’ve developed a comprehensive risk calculation framework that powers the analytics used for hedging our market exposure. Prior to this, I worked as a Senior Analyst at Yandex Eats, where I helped build the pricing model from scratch and supported the company’s expansion into new geographies. I started my career as a Data Scientist at McKinsey, working on a wide range of analytical problems in both private and public sectors. With a strong foundation in mathematics from Lomonosov Moscow State University, I specialize in leveraging graph-based computation, real-time analytics, and system-level experimentation to solve complex challenges across finance, business, and technology.

I’m Sergei Nasibian, a Quantitative Strategist at Rothesay, where I’ve developed a comprehensive risk calculation framework that powers the analytics used for hedging our market exposure. Prior to this, I worked as a Senior Analyst at Yandex Eats, wh... Show more

Tech Lead del área de innovación tech en Walmart. Líder técnico de Lider IA, el primer asistente de compras con genAI de Chile. Vibe Coder y fanático de Robocop y Terminator

Tech Lead del área de innovación tech en Walmart. Líder técnico de Lider IA, el primer asistente de compras con genAI de Chile. Vibe Coder y fanático de Robocop y Terminator Show more

Adriana Rivas is a business and technology executive specializing in retail operations, self-service strategy, and large-scale transformation across the U.S. and Latin America. With more than 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and implementing high-impact retail systems, she focuses on building business models that drive operational efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and enable sustainable growth for enterprise retailers.

Adriana is the founder of Biwitech, a company focused on developing next-generation retail technologies, including self-service systems, digital signage platforms, and high-efficiency POS solutions. Biwitech specializes in supporting supermarkets and high-volume retailers with technologies that improve pricing accuracy, streamline checkout processes, and enable effective digital transformation at the store level. Her work has contributed to measurable improvements in operational efficiency and customer experience across multiple markets.

Her professional achievements have earned national and international recognition. She is the author of the award-winning book "How to Implement Self-Service Without Failing," which received the Silver Award from the Nonfiction Authors Association and debuted as an Amazon #1 Hot New Release. In 2025, she was appointed as an Industry Judge for the Globee® Awards for Impact, evaluating business innovation and leadership worldwide.

Adriana also serves as a Global Ambassador and Circle Leader with WomenTech Network, supporting women in business, innovation, and technology leadership. Her expertise centers on operational strategy, self-service implementation frameworks, and business innovation for high-velocity retail environments.

Adriana Rivas is a business and technology executive specializing in retail operations, self-service strategy, and large-scale transformation across the U.S. and Latin America. With more than 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and ... Show more

Anthony Villanueva is the Founder and Lead Architect at CaseWorth, where he builds production-scale GraphRAG and knowledge graph systems for legal research. With a background in cybersecurity, AI engineering, and complex data modeling, he specializes in creating high-trust, explainable AI workflows for high-stakes domains. Anthony has designed multi-agent architectures, retrieval pipelines, and legal knowledge graphs that significantly reduce hallucinations and improve LLM reliability.

Anthony Villanueva is the Founder and Lead Architect at CaseWorth, where he builds production-scale GraphRAG and knowledge graph systems for legal research. With a background in cybersecurity, AI engineering, and complex data modeling, he specializes... Show more

Hi, I’m Kristen Mitchell from KRK Jewels. I specialize in custom Toi et Moi rings and work closely with clients to turn their love stories into one-of-a-kind designs.

Hi, I’m Kristen Mitchell from KRK Jewels. I specialize in custom Toi et Moi rings and work closely with clients to turn their love stories into one-of-a-kind designs. Show more

Award winning,magazine published celebrity stylist BAĎD Hair Monye licensed over 20 years,and owner of 3 salons in 2 states. I

Award winning,magazine published celebrity stylist BAĎD Hair Monye licensed over 20 years,and owner of 3 salons in 2 states. I Show more

Anne is a service designer and creative strategist.
She is passionate about achieving sustainable growth by tackling complex systems and balancing the interests of organisations, customers, staff, and the planet. She helps organisations find the path from intention to delivery and learn to design for themselves.
She is a ‘design magpie’, sharing insights across sectors and pushing the boundaries of design by learning from other disciplines.

Anne is a service designer and creative strategist. She is passionate about achieving sustainable growth by tackling complex systems and balancing the interests of organisations, customers, staff, and the planet. She helps organisations find the pat... Show more

Greg Gillespie is the Principal and Co-Founder of Collectiv, a leading data analytics and AI enablement consulting
firm that has appeared twice on the Inc. 5000 list. Since launching his first data consulting firm in 2016, Greg has
helped over 150 mid-sized and enterprise organizations — including several Fortune 500 brands — leverage tools
like Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to unlock the full value of their data at scale.

An electrical engineer by training, Greg began his career building data programs in the industrial and utility sectors,
where he saw firsthand how structured, well-governed data could transform operations. That experience led him into
business intelligence and, ultimately, into the field of AI enablement.

Greg is the creator of The D.A.T.A. Formula™, a practical framework for preparing organizations to succeed with AI
through better data governance, process alignment, team empowerment, and scalable automation. His talks blend
technical depth with real-world application, offering audiences a clear path from disconnected dashboards to
AI-powered decision-making.

Today, Greg works closely with executive teams to operationalize AI across the enterprise, and he speaks regularly
on topics such as data strategy, analytics leadership, and building AI-ready organizations. He is also a proud member
of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), where he collaborates with other high-growth business leaders committed to
innovation and impact.

Greg Gillespie is the Principal and Co-Founder of Collectiv, a leading data analytics and AI enablement consulting firm that has appeared twice on the Inc. 5000 list. Since launching his first data consulting firm in 2016, Greg has helped over 15... Show more

Software architect and systems explorer. I build resilient, scalable SaaS platforms and experiment with local AI to strengthen security and privacy. Between lines of code and Docker containers, I’m driven by curiosity to understand what happens behind every protocol and how we can make it better. I share knowledge, learn, and build always wondering what comes after the next commit.

Software architect and systems explorer. I build resilient, scalable SaaS platforms and experiment with local AI to strengthen security and privacy. Between lines of code and Docker containers, I’m driven by curiosity to understand what happens behin... Show more

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible. Whether discussing the latest trends in Business Central or sharing insights on maximizing the potential of Power Platform applications, he strives to captivate audiences with his passion for technology.

Gideon has established himself as a Solution Architect in Dynamics and Power Platform applications, with a focus on Business Central. Passionate about technology and its transformative potential, he is dedicated to implementing solutions that push th... Show more

✨I help organisations move from strategy to execution as smoothly, efficiently and collaboratively as possible.

✨I help organisations move from strategy to execution as smoothly, efficiently and collaboratively as possible. Show more