Cassandra Bankson is a beauty industry expert, creator economy entrepreneur, and one of the most trusted voices in skincare: a medical esthetician who built an audience of more than five million by telling the truth. At seventeen, she was a working model hiding severe cystic acne under layers of makeup. Then she did the unthinkable: she wiped it all off on camera. The video went viral, and a global platform was born.

What started as one honest video became a business. Cassandra's content now boasts over 500 million views, reaching a science-hungry audience every day, and she's turned that trust into real commerce, from live selling to six-figure sales days. She's become a case study in how creators build credible influence at scale, and how brands actually earn it.

Today she speaks at the intersection of the three forces reshaping her industry: the science of beauty, the business of the creator economy, and the technology, including AI, that is changing both. She's shared stages from SXSW and VidCon to the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi and the New York Stock Exchange, translating complex science and fast-moving tech into something any audience can act on. Wherever she speaks, the throughline is the same: real expertise, radical honesty, and trust that captivates.

Cassandra Bankson is a beauty industry expert, creator economy entrepreneur, and one of the most trusted voices in skincare: a medical esthetician who built an audience of more than five million by telling the truth. At seventeen, she was a working m... Show more

Program Owner for Microsoft, Founder at Cyber Digits inc., account Executive at Appfluence inc. 34 years old, Masters in Business Administration, born In California, live in Rural area in Alabama.

Program Owner for Microsoft, Founder at Cyber Digits inc., account Executive at Appfluence inc. 34 years old, Masters in Business Administration, born In California, live in Rural area in Alabama. Show more

Eszter Hatala is an artist and maker based in County Kildare, Ireland. Passionate about sustainability and creativity, she transforms used coffee pods into unique handmade jewellery, giving everyday waste a beautiful second life. Alongside her upcycling work, Eszter creates commissioned pet and wildlife portraits, combining craftsmanship with a love of art and nature. Through her work, she aims to inspire others to see the creative potential in materials that would otherwise be discarded.

Eszter Hatala is an artist and maker based in County Kildare, Ireland. Passionate about sustainability and creativity, she transforms used coffee pods into unique handmade jewellery, giving everyday waste a beautiful second life. Alongside her upcycl... Show more

Steve Staeger is a consumer investigative reporter based in Denver, Colorado, with 18 years of experience in television journalism. Known for rigorous, impactful storytelling that holds powerful institutions accountable, his work spans high-stakes deep dives into police misconduct, exorbitant medical billing practices, and systemic consumer issues. To date, Steve’s consumer investigations have successfully returned more than $4 million to Colorado residents. Over the course of his career, his reporting has been recognized with 19 Emmy Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award. He frequently speaks on the intersections of media verification, public records, and consumer advocacy.

Steve Staeger is a consumer investigative reporter based in Denver, Colorado, with 18 years of experience in television journalism. Known for rigorous, impactful storytelling that holds powerful institutions accountable, his work spans high-stakes de... Show more

Abdulakem Yusuf is a recent graduate with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He serves as a Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, Google Cloud Innovator, Postman Student Leader, GitHub Campus Expert, Friends of Figma Lead, and AWS Community Builder. Additionally, he is a Power BI Instructor at Pristine Research and Development Consult Limited and a fellow at No Hunger Bank.

Abdulakem Yusuf is a recent graduate with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He serves as a Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, Google Cloud Innovator, Postman Student Leader, GitHub Campus Expert, Friends of Figma Lead, and AWS Community Build... Show more

Ovidiu Șerban (ʃerban) is a Research Fellow at Imperial College London, leading work in AI, real-time NLP, and large-scale data systems. As co-organiser of a Whiskey AI workshop, he explores how machine learning and sensor technologies can transform whiskey ageing, bridging tradition with data-driven innovation.

Ovidiu Șerban (ʃerban) is a Research Fellow at Imperial College London, leading work in AI, real-time NLP, and large-scale data systems. As co-organiser of a Whiskey AI workshop, he explores how machine learning and sensor technologies can transform ... Show more

Mohssine El Moumine is the founder of CutNow, a startup building the real-time availability layer for walk-in service businesses. With firsthand experience in the barber industry, he identified operational inefficiencies caused by the lack of visibility into wait times and availability. He is currently focused on building and validating CutNow while actively participating in startup, innovation, and technology ecosystems across Morocco and the MENA region.

Mohssine El Moumine is the founder of CutNow, a startup building the real-time availability layer for walk-in service businesses. With firsthand experience in the barber industry, he identified operational inefficiencies caused by the lack of visibil... Show more

Hey, my name is Rayan Nazir, and I am a passionate blogger at PPE Online. I share engaging blogs about Hand Gloves, including safety benefits, material types, and industry-specific applications. My aim is to provide valuable insights for professionals and businesses seeking effective hand protection solutions.

Hey, my name is Rayan Nazir, and I am a passionate blogger at PPE Online. I share engaging blogs about Hand Gloves, including safety benefits, material types, and industry-specific applications. My aim is to provide valuable insights for professional... Show more

Hello, my name is John Marshal, and I work with Ouros Jewels, a US-based online retailer of affordable lab grown diamond jewelry.

Hello, my name is John Marshal, and I work with Ouros Jewels, a US-based online retailer of affordable lab grown diamond jewelry. Show more

With over 15 years of experience, I have led teams in creating advanced AI systems across various sectors. In the P&C industry, I developed vision-based systems and NLP models to automate property reviews and predict home outcomes. My work in the Automotive, Payroll & HR, Financial, Telecom, Music, and Retail industries includes building predictive models using machine learning, implementing advanced vision modeling, and developing automation solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

With over 15 years of experience, I have led teams in creating advanced AI systems across various sectors. In the P&C industry, I developed vision-based systems and NLP models to automate property reviews and predict home outcomes. My work in the Aut... Show more

Lead Data Scientist with 7 years of experience building production-scale forecasting, pricing, and decision-support systems for Fortune 50 retailers. Expertise in demand forecasting, inventory planning, markdown optimization, anomaly detection, and new-item forecasting. Proven track record of delivering scalable ML solutions that improve accuracy, reduce compute cost, and support high-impact merchandising and supply-chain decisions.

I also build Agentic AI solutions, creating products that connect external signals with internal insights, uncover correlations, and generate actionable statistics. These complement my forecasting work and reflect my broader interest in bridging traditional machine learning with emerging AI capabilities.

My approach to problems is straightforward: find the simple solution that gets 90-95% of the results, ship it, and iterate x iterate. I'd rather ship something that works than chase perfection first. Progress comes from quick feedback and continuous refinement.

Outside of work, I'm drawn to physics and evolution. I like understanding the principles and math behind how things work, which overlaps a lot with machine learning. It keeps my curiosity alive and gives me new ways to think about problems.

Lead Data Scientist with 7 years of experience building production-scale forecasting, pricing, and decision-support systems for Fortune 50 retailers. Expertise in demand forecasting, inventory planning, markdown optimization, anomaly detection, and n... Show more

Jill has spent more than three decades at The Columbus Dispatch in Ohio before joining InvestigateTV in 2017. She investigated, among other things, naughty teachers, predatory mortgage brokers, slumlords, awful nursing homes, and defective baby products. and For kicks, she digs into sports and has written extensively about the dark side of youth, high school and college athletics.

Jill has spent more than three decades at The Columbus Dispatch in Ohio before joining InvestigateTV in 2017. She investigated, among other things, naughty teachers, predatory mortgage brokers, slumlords, awful nursing homes, and defective baby produ... Show more

I'm a Data Engineer with 3+ YoE on FnB and Fintech industries. As data engineer (also solo-fighter data engineer in previous company) I have experience to creating data warehouse, optimizing legacy code / query, migrating to another data warehouse , and supporting another data role in the back of darkness

I'm a Data Engineer with 3+ YoE on FnB and Fintech industries. As data engineer (also solo-fighter data engineer in previous company) I have experience to creating data warehouse, optimizing legacy code / query, migrating to another data warehouse , ... Show more

I am a Calligraphy artist from Croatia, specializing in historical Scripts from the 1st through the 20th century.
Through my craft, Kalidariart Design, I have been creating personalized one-of-a-kind gifts for the past seven years.
In addition, I teach medieval Calligraphy through workshops and live demonstrations, sharing the beauty and craftsmanship of this centuries-old art form with audiences of all ages.
For special events such as Isle of Wonders, I create original themed illustrations and personalize them with visitors' names written in Calligraphy, turning each piece into a unique souvenir and a lasting memory of the event.
For the past two years, I have served as the festival scribe at Isle of Wonders, where I combine art, storytelling, and live Calligraphy performance to create magical moments for visitors. This year, besides my Calligraphy work, I will also be presenting my Croatian Dragon T-shirts, featuring my original artwork inspired by Croatian legends and mythology.

I am a Calligraphy artist from Croatia, specializing in historical Scripts from the 1st through the 20th century. Through my craft, Kalidariart Design, I have been creating personalized one-of-a-kind gifts for the past seven years. In addition, I ... Show more

Shelly Hoffman is Chief Growth Officer at Luckie, one of the top privately held marketing agencies in the South. Luckie has deep roots in CPG, FinTech, Healthcare, and Travel and Hospitality, partnering with brands and destinations to drive brand awareness, sales and visitation, optimize revenue, and build lasting loyalty.

Shelly leads Luckie's growth practice, identifying and executing growth strategies for clients to expand revenue, working at the intersection of data science and marketing. With 20+ years in marketing, Shelly began her career in digital and account strategy before co-founding Marbury Creative Group. After 14 years of growth, the agency was acquired by Luckie in 2024.

A Georgia native and former D1 tennis player at Mercer University, Shelly earned degrees in Communications and Spanish. That competitive drive has fueled her passion for business development ever since.

Shelly Hoffman is Chief Growth Officer at Luckie, one of the top privately held marketing agencies in the South. Luckie has deep roots in CPG, FinTech, Healthcare, and Travel and Hospitality, partnering with brands and destinations to drive brand awa... Show more

Hej, jeg er Schmidtmille fra København. Jeg er Norton-kontaktperson i Danmark. Jeg arbejder for en supportvirksomhed, der yder Norton-support i Danmark. Jeg arbejder der som Norton-kontaktperson i Danmark.

Hej, jeg er Schmidtmille fra København. Jeg er Norton-kontaktperson i Danmark. Jeg arbejder for en supportvirksomhed, der yder Norton-support i Danmark. Jeg arbejder der som Norton-kontaktperson i Danmark. Show more

Soy Sofía Saglietti, fundadora de BIG Fiestas, organizadora de eventos hace más de 14 años y docente de diseño y creatividad.

Durante años trabajé creando experiencias para cumpleaños, casamientos y eventos, pero con el tiempo entendí que celebrar va mucho más allá de una fiesta: tiene que ver con las emociones, los vínculos y los recuerdos que construimos con otras personas.

Esa mirada fue la que dio origen a BIG Fiestas, una startup argentina creada desde cero junto a Nicolás Rivanera, buscando transformar la manera en la que las personas organizan eventos y conectan con proveedores.

Hoy mi foco está en construir comunidad alrededor de un producto digital con propósito, combinando creatividad, experiencia humana, tecnología y comunicación emocional.

En mis charlas me interesa hablar del lado más real de emprender: validar ideas, sostener una visión, conectar con las personas y entender que, detrás de cualquier plataforma, lo verdaderamente importante siempre es lo humano

Soy Sofía Saglietti, fundadora de BIG Fiestas, organizadora de eventos hace más de 14 años y docente de diseño y creatividad. Durante años trabajé creando experiencias para cumpleaños, casamientos y eventos, pero con el tiempo entendí que celebrar... Show more

I’m Sofiat Nafiu, a dedicated user experience & visual designer with over 5 years of experience in branding and product design.
I'm currently, the Chief Driver & Funding Designer at Moospire, an innovative tool designed to help creatives enhance and streamline their workflow by allowing them to create, curate, & customize moodboad from the web or with AI. Over the years, I have led design initiatives at Moospire and spearheaded design and strategy at Niyo Group as a brand designer, collaborating extensively with marketing, sales, and product teams to unify brand strategies and elevate customer experiences. My freelance work with various brands has further honed my expertise, where I applied advanced design principles and utilized industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to transform complex concepts into user-friendly designs. I'm dedicated to creating accessible, inclusive, and functional designs that enhance usability and engagement.

I'm also passionate about teaching upcoming designers and contributing to their growth, ensuring they understand how design works, user behavior, and the principles that guide good design.

I’m Sofiat Nafiu, a dedicated user experience & visual designer with over 5 years of experience in branding and product design. I'm currently, the Chief Driver & Funding Designer at Moospire, an innovative tool designed to help creatives enhance an... Show more

Rama Mohan Reddy Pilli is a seasoned Data & AI Architect with deep expertise in large-scale distributed data systems, modern lakehouse architecture, and real-time analytics engineering. With extensive experience at Kard Financial and Dell EMC, he has led mission-critical initiatives that modernize data platforms, optimize compute at scale, and enable high-throughput AI and analytics workloads.

Rama specializes in building multi-petabyte Databricks Delta Lakehouse ecosystems, architecting medallion-modeled pipelines using Delta Live Tables, Auto Loader, Photon, and Spark 3.x performance tuning. He has engineered real-time merchant intelligence systems, high-scale segmentation APIs, and EKS-based microservices powered by AWS S3, IAM Roles for Service Accounts, ALB ingress, and Terraform-first infrastructure. He is recognized for delivering multimillion-dollar impact through cost-efficient cloud designs, Z-Ordering and Liquid Clustering optimization, and resilient ETL frameworks supporting millions of users.

An IEEE Senior Member and SAS Eminent Fellow, Rama actively contributes to global technology awards as a judge and speaks on scalable AI architectures, data engineering automation, and next-generation lakehouse design.

Rama Mohan Reddy Pilli is a seasoned Data & AI Architect with deep expertise in large-scale distributed data systems, modern lakehouse architecture, and real-time analytics engineering. With extensive experience at Kard Financial and Dell EMC, he has... Show more

25 years of experience helping manufacturers and distributors transform technology into a powerful tool that increases their profitability, productivity, and competitive edge.
Specialties:
Business strategy
System alignment
Team mentoring
Wholesale Food Distribution
Food Products Manufacturing
Wholesale Distribution
Discrete Manufacturing
Health Care
Dynamics365
Office365

25 years of experience helping manufacturers and distributors transform technology into a powerful tool that increases their profitability, productivity, and competitive edge. Specialties: Business strategy System alignment Team mentoring Whole... Show more

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning over a decade, she has consistently elevated business users by transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.

She currently serves as a Sales Analyst at the National Lottery Authority (Ghana), where she leverages advanced data analytics to optimize performance and uncover growth opportunities. Alongside this, Rebecca contributes to the Dynamics User Group (DUG) Ghana Leadership, guiding professionals in harnessing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to embed governance, foresight, and evidence-led leadership into African business realities.
Her diverse experience includes roles as a Data Analyst at FredExcel, where she honed her skills in calculations, reporting, and trend interpretation, and as an Administrator at Christ Embassy International (Believers’ LoveWorld), where she managed operations with discipline and precision for over 11 years. She has also worked as a Contract Data Analyst at Rock Africa Ghana, applying her analytical acumen to short-term strategic projects.
Rebecca’s professional journey reflects her passion for Power BI, data science, and the transformative power of Microsoft technologies. Her leadership within DUG Ghana and her hands-on experience across industries position her as a trusted voice in the analytics community—bridging technical expertise with strategic foresight.

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning ove... Show more

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bringing the same commercial sharpness to KISS's own positioning as she does to client work.
She writes Just a little Kiss, a Substack covering brand strategy and consumer culture for brand managers, founders and marketers, with bylines in Design Week. She is also the founder of Pencil It In, a creative community and events platform championing Northern creative talent across Leeds and Manchester.

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bri... Show more

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to be more customer obsessed. Previously she moved Ford to consider people with disabilities in the design of their autonomous vehicles and the US DoD to include user experience in testing of systems. She currently lives in Dublin with her husband and son.

Rebecca Grier, Ph.D. is a behavioural scientist with 20 years experience in product development across various business sectors. Most recently she was the lead for Customer-Driven: EMEA at Microsoft, with the goal to change product making culture to ... Show more

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can create. He's built MVPs, shipped agents, competed in AI hackathons, and landed a product internship at an enterprise tech company. His perspective is from the inside: what builders actually trade away when moving fast, and what it costs the humans on the other end.

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can c... Show more

I have over decade of experience leading teams and organizations focusing on data - building insights, foundations or even more advanced sophisticated ML models. I lead with empathy and leave organizations in better shape I found them in.

I have over decade of experience leading teams and organizations focusing on data - building insights, foundations or even more advanced sophisticated ML models. I lead with empathy and leave organizations in better shape I found them in. Show more

Ishan is a passionate product enthusiast and self-taught developer who loves open source technologies, tech conferences, and hackathons.

He is currently a Staff Engineer at Doordash. Prior to that he worked at Coupang, TikTok, Tinder, Getaround, Booking.com, and Inshorts.

He is also a PMC member at Apache Fineract Project and a Maintenaner at Mifos Initiative. He successfully graduated as a Google Summer of Code Intern in 2014 under Mifos and in 2015 under XMPP Standards Foundation and has been mentoring students at Google Summer of Code ever since.

Ishan is a passionate product enthusiast and self-taught developer who loves open source technologies, tech conferences, and hackathons. He is currently a Staff Engineer at Doordash. Prior to that he worked at Coupang, TikTok, Tinder, Getaround, B... Show more

I help organizations turn fragmented data into real-time decisions — through end-to-end BI solutions built on Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and the broader Azure data ecosystem.
With 5+ years of experience across supply chain, retail, aviation, and food industries, I've worked in international scrum teams delivering everything from legacy Qlik migrations to greenfield Fabric Lakehouse architectures. I specialize in building scalable semantic models, automated data pipelines, and executive-grade dashboards that stakeholders actually use.
-- What I work with:
Power BI (Desktop & Service) · Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Dataflows, Data Factory) · Azure Data Factory · Azure Analysis Services · DAX · Power Query (M) · SQL · Python · PySpark · Tabular Editor · ALM Toolkit · Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
-- Certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)
• Databricks Certified: Data Engineer Associate
-- Recognition:
Microsoft Fabric Community Super User — recognized by the Microsoft Azure Data Team for 4 years of sustained community contributions.
Let's connect if you're looking for a BI engineer who delivers measurable impact.

I help organizations turn fragmented data into real-time decisions — through end-to-end BI solutions built on Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and the broader Azure data ecosystem. With 5+ years of experience across supply chain, retail, aviation, and fo... Show more

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fostering global partnerships. With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering transformative strategies, my expertise spans AI, data insights, and full-stack development, consistently driving new revenue streams and optimizing business performance.

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fosteri... Show more

Sanjay Basu is a Senior Director and Global Head within the Digital Software & Solutions business unit at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), USA. A senior technology and product leader with 30+ years of experience, he specializes in Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Digital Commerce, and Customer Intelligence platforms. He is widely recognized as a trusted technology advisor to CXOs of Fortune 500 enterprises, driving large-scale digital transformation, growth, and innovation programs across retail, consumer brands, travel, hospitality, and technology sectors.
In his current role, Sanjay leads flagship, award-winning enterprise products including Customer Intelligence & Insights™ (CI&I) and MasterCraft Connected Intelligence™, with responsibility for product strategy, US market growth, monetization, partnerships, and enterprise-scale deployments. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning CI&I as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Retail Customer Data Platform Software reports, while delivering consistent double-digit growth and building a portfolio exceeding USD 75M in revenue. He brings deep, hands-on expertise in AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning, and data platforms, translating advanced technology into measurable business outcomes for global clients such as Walgreens, Macy’s, Cisco, Grocery Outlet, and PGA Golf Superstore.
Previously, Sanjay held multiple senior leadership and founding product roles at TCS, including Director of Product-Led Growth for Jile™, TCS’s enterprise Agile SaaS platform, and founding product and technology leadership roles in digital commerce, personalization, and marketplace platforms. He has successfully built and scaled global practices, launched cloud-native products across geographies, advised high-growth startups, and established strategic technology ecosystems with leading platform providers. With extensive global experience across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Sanjay combines strategic vision, product innovation, and execution excellence to deliver transformational impact at enterprise scale.

Sanjay Basu is a Senior Director and Global Head within the Digital Software & Solutions business unit at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), USA. A senior technology and product leader with 30+ years of experience, he specializes in Data, Artificial In... Show more

Equal parts strategist and storyteller, Leslie Schall brings humor, heart, and hard-earned expertise to every stage. As Director of Channel Partnership, Microsoft at Corpay, she leads the powerhouse alliance connecting fintech innovation with Microsoft’s global ecosystem—helping businesses simplify payments and scale smarter.

Leslie’s sessions blend real-world insights with relatable energy, turning complex financial topics like fraud prevention, cash flow optimization, AP automation, and workflow efficiency into engaging, actionable discussions. Audiences walk away inspired, informed, and ready to rethink what modern financial operations can be.

When she’s not sparking collaboration across the Microsoft ecosystem, you’ll find Leslie in Fort Collins, Colorado, chasing her three kids, mountain views, and the next great cup of coffee.

Equal parts strategist and storyteller, Leslie Schall brings humor, heart, and hard-earned expertise to every stage. As Director of Channel Partnership, Microsoft at Corpay, she leads the powerhouse alliance connecting fintech innovation with Microso... Show more