Full professor of Management & Marketing at the Department of Management of the University of Bergamo, where he also serves as the Scientific Director of the Marketing LHAB. Former visiting scholar and lecturer at the Aalto School of Business (Helsinki) and Johannes Kepler University (Linz), and former visiting scholar at the University of Washington (Seattle, USA), Giuseppe carries out extensive research in the fields of marketing and branding in both B2C and B2B contexts. His research has been published in numerous prestigious international academic journals, including Organization Studies, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Advertising, Journal of Business Research, Industrial Marketing Management, Family Business Review, European Sport Management Quarterly, Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, Journal of Consumer Behaviour, AMS Review, Journal of Retailing & Consumer Services, Journal of Brand Management, Journal of Strategic Marketing, Consumption, Markets & Culture, Journal of Service Theory and Practice, Management Decision, Journal of Product & Brand Management, Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, among others.
Giuseppe serves as the Associate Editor of the Journal of Product & Brand Management, and since 2021 he is in the Board of Directors of the Italian Marketing Association (SIM).

Full professor of Management & Marketing at the Department of Management of the University of Bergamo, where he also serves as the Scientific Director of the Marketing LHAB. Former visiting scholar and lecturer at the Aalto School of Business (Helsin... Show more

I'm a software engineer and the founder of Șofer Mentor, a Romanian mobile application focused on modernizing driving education through technology.

My work spans full-stack development, mobile engineering, backend architecture, real-time systems, and practical AI integrations.

With Șofer Mentor, I've been building a platform that connects driving theory preparation, lesson management, GPS tracking, video recordings, instructor assessments, and AI-generated feedback into one experience.

I'm particularly interested in the engineering challenges that emerge when software interacts with the physical world — from processing location data and synchronizing video to making AI-generated insights useful in everyday workflows.

I'm a software engineer and the founder of Șofer Mentor, a Romanian mobile application focused on modernizing driving education through technology. My work spans full-stack development, mobile engineering, backend architecture, real-time systems, ... Show more

Marlette Robinson is a licensed Nail Tech in Georgia. I have been licensed for 23 years and became the publisher of Nail Design 101 Magazine. A platform to market and promote Nail Techs from all over

Marlette Robinson is a licensed Nail Tech in Georgia. I have been licensed for 23 years and became the publisher of Nail Design 101 Magazine. A platform to market and promote Nail Techs from all over Show more

Hey, I'm Nikita. By day I'm a strategy consultant at Founders Intelligence, part of Accenture & the Founders Forum family: I talk to startups and VCs, then turn that into strategy for corporate C-suites. I've helped run corporate accelerators and partnership labs (from Diageo Fusion to the Amazon Sustainability Accelerator), coaching founders, aligning corporate x start-ups interests, and making sure pilots with big corporates actually happen instead of dying in procurement. I ran 5 real-world startup x corporate pilots myself as part of corporate innovation strategy projects, and build well-rounded expertise in several areas, from energy & mobility to finance & sales.

By night I build. My three main projects are:
1) Sorta: a GUI for AI, exploring new interfaces for interacting with AI for research and knowledge workflows. Just coming out of stealth.
2) Klava: a BlackBerry-inspired iOS keyboard with my own on-device prediction engine, 27 languages and ~3k downloads, made solo with AI tools
3) BlokBlok.io: a niche marketplace, catalogue and community for fans of Mega - LEGO's biggest competitor. I saw a gap in the market, and always wanted to build something community-first.

I'm also a founding member of the 181 Angels syndicate, have backed about a dozen UK startups through that or crowdfunding, and worked with founders directly on a range of topics.

Hey, I'm Nikita. By day I'm a strategy consultant at Founders Intelligence, part of Accenture & the Founders Forum family: I talk to startups and VCs, then turn that into strategy for corporate C-suites. I've helped run corporate accelerators and par... Show more

Ali Malik is a sales trainer from Raunheim near Frankfurt, Germany, and managing director of Explain Smart GmbH. He has 25 years of experience in sales, including negotiations in China, Dubai and London, and has built his own companies. In his talks and workshops he shows self employed people and B2B sales teams how to win new customers by phone, handle objections with confidence and close deals in a clear and honest way. His style is direct, practical and based on real conversations. Talks are held in German and English, on site in the Rhine Main area or online.

Ali Malik is a sales trainer from Raunheim near Frankfurt, Germany, and managing director of Explain Smart GmbH. He has 25 years of experience in sales, including negotiations in China, Dubai and London, and has built his own companies. In his talks ... Show more

Ankit Bhati is a content creator, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder & CEO of AuraMeter, an AI-powered social platform for Gen Z. He has grown his Instagram presence to 70K+ followers with 5M+ monthly reach through original content focused on entrepreneurship, startups, and building in public.

Beyond content creation, Ankit leads startup initiatives, mentors a community of 4,000+ founders, and has served as a speaker and judge at NIT Rourkela E-Summit. He is passionate about helping students and aspiring entrepreneurs build their personal brands, master storytelling, and turn content into opportunities.

Ankit Bhati is a content creator, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder & CEO of AuraMeter, an AI-powered social platform for Gen Z. He has grown his Instagram presence to 70K+ followers with 5M+ monthly reach through original content focused on entrepreneurs... Show more

Victoria Quach is the Sustainability Program Coordinator at Daylight Foods, where she helps institutions source food in ways that better reflect a sustainable food system. Her work focuses on building connections between institutions and farmers, food hubs, and vendors offering local, seasonal, organic, and socially responsible products.

She develops tools and strategies that make sustainable procurement more practical and transparent, from sustainability reporting and supplier onboarding to seasonal planning resources and developing educational materials. She also helps create stronger market opportunities for small and values-aligned producers, including local, BIPOC-, women-, and family-owned businesses.

Victoria earned her degree from UC Berkeley and brings a background in sustainable food systems, institutional dining, and stakeholder engagement. She is passionate about using food purchasing as a way to support farmers, nourish communities, and build a more just and resilient food system.

Victoria Quach is the Sustainability Program Coordinator at Daylight Foods, where she helps institutions source food in ways that better reflect a sustainable food system. Her work focuses on building connections between institutions and farmers, foo... Show more

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currently directing the Office of Sustainability at University of Wisconsin of Stevens Point.

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currentl... Show more

Ivan Sinitsin is a tech lead at Ozon Tech, where he designs and scales high-performance backend systems for large-scale e-commerce operations. He has led the development of a high-load feature store for a top Russian retailer’s recommendation engine and built highly consistent microservice workflows for warehouse management systems. With deep expertise in Golang, distributed systems, and performance optimization, Ivan brings a practical, system-level perspective to building scalable, efficient architectures under real-world constraints.

Ivan Sinitsin is a tech lead at Ozon Tech, where he designs and scales high-performance backend systems for large-scale e-commerce operations. He has led the development of a high-load feature store for a top Russian retailer’s recommendation engine ... Show more

Klaus is Co-Founder and CEO of acadon, an ISV focussing on ERP for the Timber industry. Since 2010 he is engaged in the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) and now is treasurer of the German, EMEA and worldwide IAMCP. Klaus is passionate about bringing people together so that everybody can deliver better solutions to customers.

Klaus is Co-Founder and CEO of acadon, an ISV focussing on ERP for the Timber industry. Since 2010 he is engaged in the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) and now is treasurer of the German, EMEA and worldwide IAMCP. Klau... Show more

Tyler White is an Alum of the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and has been teaching at the UT Culinary Institute since graduating with his master's in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management in 2010. His industry experience includes working and managing numerous kitchens in private clubs, hotels, resorts, and restaurants in North Carolina and Tennessee. White serves on multiple educational boards that oversee hospitality and culinary arts training in the state. White created the food4VOLS program that reduces food waste and food insecurity on UTK campus, and currently teaches multiple academic culinary classes, caters tailgates for UT Alumni, and works with the Knox County Public Defender's Office to teach kids how to cook.

Tyler White is an Alum of the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and has been teaching at the UT Culinary Institute since graduating with his master's in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management in 2010. His industry experience includes working an... Show more

Vivian Campbell is an Organizational Performance Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, and Author with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve team performance, and navigate organizational challenges. As founder of Vivian Campbell Consulting, she works with organizations to identify the root causes behind performance challenges before determining the right solution. Her philosophy is simple: Most organizations treat symptoms. She diagnoses root causes.

Vivian's experience includes hotel openings, acquisitions, rebranding, leadership transitions, and organizational change. She has helped organizations introduce new systems, establish new operating expectations, communicate change, develop leaders, and prepare teams to perform successfully in changing environments. Her hands on operational experience allows her to look beyond surface symptoms and understand how leadership, people, and operations work together to affect organizational performance.
As a speaker, Vivian brings the same practical, results focused perspective to keynotes, workshops, panels, and executive retreats. She speaks on leadership, accountability, organizational performance, customer experience, resilience, and the evolving challenges facing today's leaders. Her engaging, interactive approach gives audiences practical insights and strategies they can put into action immediately.
Vivian is also the author of 101 Ways to Stop Losing Your Customers and How to Lead Effectively, further reflecting her commitment to helping organizations and leaders achieve stronger results.

Vivian Campbell is an Organizational Performance Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, and Author with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve team performance, and navigate organizational challenges. As founder ... Show more

Mikael Khalid is helping professionals make a brand identity that actually feels distinctive, with premium card solutions and, honestly, a lot of attention to small things. He’s especially known for black metal business cards UAE, which are made using durable materials, clean looking finishes, and carefully refined detailing. In his work he tends to think about how the card feels in hand and how it looks in the moment, so it strengthens business presentation, boosts networking, and leaves a lasting impression. Mikael really values quality and modern design, plus professional craftsmanship, for ambitious businesses across the region in the UAE.

Mikael Khalid is helping professionals make a brand identity that actually feels distinctive, with premium card solutions and, honestly, a lot of attention to small things. He’s especially known for black metal business cards UAE, which are made usin... Show more

Anna Daugherty is the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Arnica where she spends her days trying to unlock the power of developer experience for application security. She has been a product marketer for more than 6 years, and in technology marketing for 11+ years. She enjoys video games, tabletop roleplaying, horror movies, and Carly Rae Jepsen.

Anna Daugherty is the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Arnica where she spends her days trying to unlock the power of developer experience for application security. She has been a product marketer for more than 6 years, and in technology marketing... Show more

Management and Information Technology Executive with strong Business orientation and expertise. Broad experience in Corporate and Regional Organizations. Expertise in IT Governance, Reorganisation and Leadership with experience on large multicultural and multi skills Groups.
Excellent background in Cloud Solutions (OCI, AWS, Azure), Supply Chain Management, Global Logistics and Forwarding, Customer Solutions, Internet Based Operations and Delivery, Software Development, BPO, Facilities Management, H&S, Safety Regulations.
Diploma in AI and ML at Said Business School, Oxford University.

Management and Information Technology Executive with strong Business orientation and expertise. Broad experience in Corporate and Regional Organizations. Expertise in IT Governance, Reorganisation and Leadership with experience on large multicultural... Show more

Dimple is a supply chain and operations executive with over 12 years of experience across fashion, luxury and beauty. She currently works at a beauty tech startup where she manages operations and an inventory portfolio supporting approximately $165M in annual revenue. Her career spans leadership roles at fashion companies and she is also a past entrepreneur, having founded a bespoke fashion venture based in Mumbai. She holds an MBA, a Master's in Finance and Banking, a Master's in Global Fashion Supply Chain Management from LIM College, fashion design training from Istituto Marangoni Paris and a GIA Graduate Gemologist certification. She is completing a Doctorate in Education focused on AI driven optimization and blockchain traceability in global fashion supply chains with degree conferral expected in December 2026. Her work brings together operational expertise and applied research at the intersection of technology, sustainability and global trade.

Dimple is a supply chain and operations executive with over 12 years of experience across fashion, luxury and beauty. She currently works at a beauty tech startup where she manages operations and an inventory portfolio supporting approximately $165M ... Show more

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy.

With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals through direct aid and community-based programs. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Urban Tails Animal Support Network (previously Urban Tails Animal Rescue), a registered charity committed to serving animals and the people who care for them, which has been operating for over 10 years.

Bianca is also the Director of Development & Communications at Animal Alliance of Canada, a national non-profit animal protection organization that has worked since 1990 to advance a more just and compassionate relationship between humans and animals. Its work focuses on achieving systemic change through research, legislative advocacy, strategic communications, and direct engagement with elected officials.

Alongside her professional practice, she is deeply engaged in evidence-based animal welfare and humane science. She is a Fellow in the Futurekind Fellowship, where her work focuses on the responsible and ethical use of AI in animal welfare, research modernization, and policy reform. She is also completing formal training in Evidence-Based Toxicology through the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing. Bianca also serves as the CEO of a marketing and communications agency operating in the Toronto area. Although she no longer works in a clinical veterinary capacity, she maintains a deep commitment to the field and remains actively engaged in consulting and communications work for veterinary hospitals.

Having lived in downtown Toronto for many years, Bianca now resides in rural Ontario, where her home and farm serve as a sanctuary for domestic and farmed animals. This blend of urban and rural experience gives her a deep understanding of the complexities of animal welfare in both settings, bringing a holistic and compassionate perspective to her work.

Bianca Del Bois is a strategist and creative leader working at the intersection of communications, policy, and animal advocacy. With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Bianca has played a pivotal role in supporting hundreds of animals... Show more

Over the last 25 years John sold GP, BC and F&SCM into a wide variety and sizes of companies including retail, restaurant, and hospitality companies. Having previously been a VP of Operations in Retail and F&B companies, John has a deep understanding of those verticals and their functional needs.

Over the last 25 years John sold GP, BC and F&SCM into a wide variety and sizes of companies including retail, restaurant, and hospitality companies. Having previously been a VP of Operations in Retail and F&B companies, John has a deep understandin... Show more

Software, hardware, transmedia, games... I've dabbled a lot, and now I enjoy connecting things together in weird new ways.

Back in 2019 I was using Liveview Pre-0.1, for an interactive treasure hunt for guests leading up to my wedding. Now I'm hacking on physical computer concepts, including a Go board that plays against you with no visible computer present.

I love meeting interesting people, and talking about new ideas. Before, during or after the conf, please find me for a chat.

Software, hardware, transmedia, games... I've dabbled a lot, and now I enjoy connecting things together in weird new ways. Back in 2019 I was using Liveview Pre-0.1, for an interactive treasure hunt for guests leading up to my wedding. Now I'm ha... Show more

Jill Shortreed is a business strategist, speaker, educator, and founder of Fable & Firm Co. Long before “mompreneur” became a hashtag, she was building businesses while raising five children.

Over more than 25 years, Jill built what became the largest retail balloon shop in North America, taught business and industry education for more than a decade, and served as Director of Education for a leading balloon manufacturer.

Then, in her late 50s, Jill found herself rebuilding her career and creating a new chapter from the experience she had spent decades earning. That season shaped the message at the heart of her work: starting over is not the same as starting from scratch.

Jill speaks on business strategy, resilience, reinvention, women in business, and making the right next move when life or business changes unexpectedly. Her talks combine real stories, practical strategy, and honest lessons from building, leading, losing, and rebuilding. Audiences leave with more than inspiration—they leave knowing what to do next.

Jill Shortreed is a business strategist, speaker, educator, and founder of Fable & Firm Co. Long before “mompreneur” became a hashtag, she was building businesses while raising five children. Over more than 25 years, Jill built what became the lar... Show more

I am a Senior Data Integration Engineer and independent researcher specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and supply chain management. With over seven years of experience architecting enterprise data platforms and integration solutions, I have helped global organizations across logistics, healthcare, and technology transform fragmented operational data into reliable foundations for planning and forecasting decisions.
My research focuses on making AI-driven demand forecasting both trustworthy and business-relevant. I am the author of research papers on explainable machine learning for retail demand forecasting and on stockout-aware forecasting methods that correct hidden biases in sales data, a work that bridges advanced modeling techniques with the practical realities of inventory management, replenishment, and service-level performance. I advocate for a decision-first view of AI: models should be judged not only by their accuracy, but by the quality and cost of the business decisions they enable.
As a practitioner-researcher, I combine leading production data systems by day with publishing applied AI research in supply chain analytics and I'm passionate about helping industry teams move from AI experimentation to measurable operational impact.

I am a Senior Data Integration Engineer and independent researcher specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and supply chain management. With over seven years of experience architecting enterprise data platforms and integration sol... Show more

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Invention and by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies. Previously, Quinn served in the Obama White House and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, where she won the New Venture Competition.

She coaches a referral-only roster of founders - backed by firms like YC, Khosla, Collaborative Fund, Techstars, and Lowercarbon - and runs a collaborative Fundraising Sprint for early-stage founders. Her approach blends tactical business support and startup expertise with deep inner work. Quinn has spoken at SXSW, Harvard, Forbes, Bain Capital Ventures, Chief, CBS’ Innovation Nation, and more.

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Inventio... Show more

I am a needle felting artist for many years, I love working with wool creating realistic and fantasy 3d objects and animals. I make wet felted scarves and bags. I love to teach workshops to pass on skill and help others create.

I am a needle felting artist for many years, I love working with wool creating realistic and fantasy 3d objects and animals. I make wet felted scarves and bags. I love to teach workshops to pass on skill and help others create. Show more

Microsoft certificate Trainer

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Senior Solution Architect with 10 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain, and Commerce. I've led implementations across retail, fashion, food and beverage, manufacturing, and logistics, delivering multi-country rollouts spanning the US, UK, Italy, and Brazil. My current focus is on agentic AI architecture in the Dynamics ecosystem, building composable agent patterns using MCP, Copilot Studio, and the Power Platform. I hold MB-300, PL-200, PL-900, and AI-900 certifications.

Day to day, I split my time between technical presales and active delivery. I work directly with users to uncover pain points, design solutions that hold up past go-live, and mentor consultants coming up in the ecosystem.

As a speaker, my goal is simple: share knowledge, provide practical tools, and spark a smile. Because if you're smiling, I know the first two have landed.

Senior Solution Architect with 10 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain, and Commerce. I've led implementations across retail, fashion, food and beverage, manufacturing, and logistics, delivering multi-country rollouts sp... Show more

Dami Junaid is a Senior Business Analyst and Product professional with 9+ years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives across startups, mid-size organisations, and Fortune 500 companies. She has worked across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail (E-commerce), Automotive, Transportation, and Finance, supporting both B2C and B2B organisations through complex product and delivery challenges.

She specialises in product discovery, business analysis, and strategy under ambiguity. Her work focuses on helping teams clarify problems before solutions are built, surface delivery risks early, and translate user and business needs into actionable outcomes. Her approach is iterative, user-centred, and grounded in critical thinking.

Having lived and worked across three continents (North America, Africa, and Europe), Dami brings something many teams don’t often have in the room: a global perspective shaped by lived experience, not just frameworks. She is particularly passionate about helping organisations navigate complexity, bridge communication gaps and build practical solutions.

Outside of work, Dami enjoys solo travel, exploring new cultures, singing, and swimming — experiences that continue to shape her curiosity, adaptability, and people-centred approach to problem-solving.

Dami Junaid is a Senior Business Analyst and Product professional with 9+ years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives across startups, mid-size organisations, and Fortune 500 companies. She has worked across Healthcare, Life Scienc... Show more

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power intellectual property design, and digital design verification.
Kumar holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2003) and a Bachelor of Technology degree with honors in Electrical Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (1999). Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in more than 40 successful Silicon tapeouts spanning from 90nm to cutting-edge 3nm technology nodes.
Before joining Apple in 2020, Kumar held progressive leadership roles at Qualcomm Inc., where he served as Principal Engineer and primary design lead for multiple Low Power IPs including CPR (Core Power Reducer), Dynamic voltage frequency scaling and Voltage droop sensing systems. His expertise encompasses System Architecture, RTL coding, integration, power-aware synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis.
Kumar is an accomplished inventor with three issued US patents in power management technologies, including innovations in multiple-chiplet systems and dynamic voltage adjustment. His technical leadership extends to mentoring engineering teams across multiple geographies and driving automation initiatives to improve development efficiency.
Currently residing in San Diego, California, Kumar continues to push the boundaries of semiconductor design while leading cross-functional teams in delivering next-generation modem solutions.

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power ... Show more

Engineer using sessionize to test the API and see if I can help make finding events easier for my company.

Engineer using sessionize to test the API and see if I can help make finding events easier for my company. Show more

Ryan Beverly is an AI consultant and transformation strategist who helps executive teams cut through the noise in the age of AI. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the Marine Corps, global procurement & supply chain, and M&A integration, he guides organizations to adopt AI from the inside out.
Rather than chasing tools or hype, Ryan focuses on aligning AI with business strategy, culture, and measurable outcomes. His priority is on the practical value of AI for people and organizations.
His philosophy is simple: AI isn’t about replacing people — it’s about equipping them to think and act at a higher level.

Ryan Beverly is an AI consultant and transformation strategist who helps executive teams cut through the noise in the age of AI. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the Marine Corps, global procurement & supply chain, and M&A integration, he... Show more

Ho fatto lo sviluppatore full-stack per 14 anni, ad un certo punto ho scoperto l'agilità ed è nata una forte passione che mi ha portato ad approfondire i temi del coaching e della leadership.

Dopo un'esperienza da Scrum Master, oggi lavoro come consulente e accompagno le aziende e i team nel loro percorso di transizione verso uno sviluppo agile di prodotti.

Nel tempo libero mi piace camminare, suonare la chitarra e navigare sul web.

Ho fatto lo sviluppatore full-stack per 14 anni, ad un certo punto ho scoperto l'agilità ed è nata una forte passione che mi ha portato ad approfondire i temi del coaching e della leadership. Dopo un'esperienza da Scrum Master, oggi lavoro come co... Show more