Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology.

He is leading the development of SELF OS, an AI-native operating environment designed to bring intelligent agents, decentralized applications, digital identity, and user-controlled computing into a unified ecosystem. He is also developing ESSENCE, a blockchain-based utility and economic layer intended to reward verified participation and contributions within the SELF network.

Through SELF Labs, Milan works across artificial intelligence, decentralized infrastructure, robotics, real estate technology, digital economies, and next-generation human-computer interaction.

His broader mission is to build technology that gives individuals greater ownership of their data, intelligence, devices, and economic value—helping move society from centralized digital platforms toward more personalized and user-owned technological systems.

Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology. He is leading the development of SELF OS... Show more

André é criador e líder da comunidade de práticas Agile Flow Curitiba e coautor do livro "O que nenhum Scrum Master te contou", disponível na Amazon. André possui bastante experiência em facilitação de times, tanto em TI, quanto na área de negócios, sendo Lean Inception Facilitator desde 2020. Atualmente exerce o papel de RTE na ExxonMobil, mas trabalhou por mais de 7 anos como Enterprise Agile Coach, dentro de empresas de médio e grande porte nacionais e globais.

Quando não está trabalhando, André curte passar tempo cozinhando e assistindo streaming de filmes e séries.

André é criador e líder da comunidade de práticas Agile Flow Curitiba e coautor do livro "O que nenhum Scrum Master te contou", disponível na Amazon. André possui bastante experiência em facilitação de times, tanto em TI, quanto na área de negócios, ... Show more

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passionate about helping businesses and partners through strategic insights and practical solutions, ensuring they maximize the value of their Dynamics investments.

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passio... Show more

Futurist | Founder | Educator | Speaker | Author

Jeremy Treadwell is a visionary entrepreneur and futurist from Chicago, IL, living in Maryland, minutes from our national capital, Washington, D.C. With a passion for guiding individuals and businesses toward their desired futures, Jeremy has earned the moniker “Vision Capitalist.”

As the founder and owner of Treadwell Agency, a highly respected consulting firm, Jeremy has been instrumental in helping countless individuals and businesses define their visions, gain clarity, and pave the way toward success. Jeremy has empowered clients to reach their full potential and navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving business landscape through innovative strategies and keen Foresight.

Beyond his consulting endeavors, Jeremy shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise as an esteemed adjunct professor at Bradley University, where he imparts his wisdom in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience Strategy. His dedication to education and commitment to nurturing the next generation of visionaries showcase his leadership inside and outside the classroom.

A true believer in the power of Foresight, Jeremy has earned recognition as a certified Futurist through the esteemed Institute of the Future. As a sought-after speaker, he captivates audiences with engaging talks on Cybersecurity, Strategic Futures, and User Behavior, leaving a lasting impact on individuals and organizations alike.

Constantly embracing new challenges, Jeremy is working on his upcoming book, delving deep into the realm of Foresight. With his unique insights and innovative thinking, he aims to inspire others to harness the power of Foresight to achieve greatness.

In addition to his professional achievements, Jeremy is known for his strong sense of community and commitment to helping others. His philanthropic endeavors have left an indelible mark on those fortunate to cross paths with him.

As a visionary thought leader, Jeremy’s relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering dedication to empowering others sets him apart as a true trailblazer in the business world. Jeremy continues to shape a brighter future for individuals, businesses, and society through his visionary approach and compassionate spirit.

Futurist | Founder | Educator | Speaker | Author Jeremy Treadwell is a visionary entrepreneur and futurist from Chicago, IL, living in Maryland, minutes from our national capital, Washington, D.C. With a passion for guiding individuals and busines... Show more

Stephanie Clark started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations — and it was leading her company's first ERP implementation that hooked her for good. Twenty years and 500+ implementations later, she's the founder of Elliott Clark Consulting (ECC), a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner built around a simple belief: technology only works when the process behind it is right first.

Stephanie developed ECC's Process → Technology → Automation methodology after watching too many implementations fail for the same reason — teams jumping to technology (or now, AI) before the underlying process could support it. She holds PMP, CPIM, and CBAP certifications and has spent two decades helping manufacturers and distributors get ERP right: effective, sustainable, and built to actually hold up under automation and AI.

When she's not presenting or writing on ERP strategy, she's leading ECC's growing team of consultants, helping mid-market manufacturers and distributors move past spreadsheets and disconnected systems into ERP environments that are genuinely ready for what's next.

Stephanie Clark started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations — and it was leading her company's first ERP implementation that hooked her for good. Twenty years and 500+ implementations later, she's the founder of Elliott Clark C... Show more

Chris Kelleher is a software developer and IT leader with over 30 years of Progress OpenEdge experience, dating back to 1991. He has held senior development and management roles at Lassonde Pappas and Lasko Products, and currently works as a consultant at Wyman Gordon, a division of Precision Castparts Corp. His expertise spans ERP architecture, middleware integration (Boomi, BizTalk), agile development, and cloud infrastructure. He holds certifications from Oracle, Scrum Alliance, and Progress Software Corporation.

Chris Kelleher is a software developer and IT leader with over 30 years of Progress OpenEdge experience, dating back to 1991. He has held senior development and management roles at Lassonde Pappas and Lasko Products, and currently works as a consulta... Show more

* Principal Software Engineer and Engineering Leader with 13+ years of experience driving Quality Engineering and Test Automation initiatives across startups, large-scale distributed systems, and SaaS platforms. Currently leading test automation for an AI-driven transformation of an intelligent HCM platform, partnering with ML engineers, data scientists, and AI Engineering leaders to validate MCP (Model Control Protocol) server APIs and tools across diverse channels.

* Expert in architecting scalable automation frameworks spanning UI, API, and integration layers for LLM-powered, GenAI conversational applications, with deep experience in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), microservices, and full-stack CI/CD automation.

* 3-time award recipient at Paycor (Hackathon, Drive Growth Award, Disrupt Innovation Award), and an active conference speaker, having presented at the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence ("The Privacy Paradox of Large Language Models"), Conf42 Observability ("Forging a Secure and Observable DevOps Frontier with AI/ML"), and the South Carolina Code Conference ("Accelerating Secure Innovation: AI/ML Strategies for DevSecOps Excellence")

* Principal Software Engineer and Engineering Leader with 13+ years of experience driving Quality Engineering and Test Automation initiatives across startups, large-scale distributed systems, and SaaS platforms. Currently leading test automation for ... Show more

Molly Rupert-Sullivan is the AI Transformation Change & Adoption Director at Guidehouse, where she leads enterprise-wide AI enablement. She focuses on translating emerging AI capabilities into practical, human-centered ways of working that improve how teams deliver for clients and for each other. Molly partners closely with senior leaders, technologists, and business teams to set expectations, build capability, and embed AI into everyday workflows.

Previously, Molly was the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments, starting with early access and rolling out over 100,000 licenses. She is known for her pragmatic approach, clear communication style, and ability to make complex topics approachable and actionable.

Molly Rupert-Sullivan is the AI Transformation Change & Adoption Director at Guidehouse, where she leads enterprise-wide AI enablement. She focuses on translating emerging AI capabilities into practical, human-centered ways of working that improve ho... Show more

Mason Whitaker
President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth

Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations for growing mid-market companies across retail, manufacturing, distribution, and eCommerce.

With more than a decade of experience in ERP consulting, digital transformation, and change management, Mason has led dozens of successful Microsoft Dynamics projects from strategy through go-live and beyond. Known for his pragmatic, people-first approach, Mason helps organizations simplify complex system migrations, optimize their business processes, and drive real ROI through smart technology adoption.

Under Mason’s leadership, Volt Technologies has become one of the most trusted and fastest-growing Microsoft ERP consultancies in the U.S. — with a focus on modernizing legacy systems, unlocking data insights, and implementing solutions that empower users, not overwhelm them.

A frequent speaker, content creator, and thought leader in the Microsoft business applications community, Mason blends sharp technical understanding with real-world business acumen. He is passionate about making ERP & AI approachable, aligning systems with business goals, and ensuring that companies not only survive digital transformation — but thrive.

Mason Whitaker President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central impl... Show more

Khang Toh is Head of Engineering, Digital Operations, SRE and Cloud Infrastructure at Bank Jago / DKatalis, where he leads cloud, reliability, developer experience, and AI-enabled digital operations for a digital bank serving more than 16 million customers. He has over 20 years of experience across software engineering, architecture, mobile, cloud infrastructure, startup leadership, and digital banking, with more than 15 years leading technical teams in the US and Singapore. Khang started developing for mobile in 2009, founded the Singapore Android Developers Meetup in 2013, serves as Conference Chair for droidcon Singapore, and is the Developers Circle Lead for Facebook in Singapore. His current work focuses on how AI can transform enterprise engineering, SRE, cloud operations, and developer productivity.

Khang Toh is Head of Engineering, Digital Operations, SRE and Cloud Infrastructure at Bank Jago / DKatalis, where he leads cloud, reliability, developer experience, and AI-enabled digital operations for a digital bank serving more than 16 million cus... Show more

Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end Fabric and BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Data Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance.
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Power BI fangirl since 2018, leading end-to-end Fabric and BI implementations across industries including Insurance and Retail. On a mission to help organisations create a Data Culture, and drive adoption through proper governance. Blogging at Livad... Show more

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I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for global enterprise customers—most notably Walmart and Goldman Sachs—serving as their Account Manager.

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for ... Show more

As the founder of Women in Power (Platform), Danielle leads a global community of 2,400+ members focused on mentoring, skilling, and networking. She has built a team of like-minded individuals who are equally committed to nurturing the growth of this community—creating space for women to thrive across no-code, low-code, and pro-code paths. Together, they champion inclusive learning, career development, and authentic networking in the Power Platform ecosystem.

Danielle brings a hands-on, people-first approach to every project and believes in the power of community and continuous learning to shape the future of tech.

Danielle Moon is a Microsoft Power Platform specialist with over six years of experience helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through hyperautomation and AI. She’s passionate about building solutions that simplify processes, unlock insights, and drive meaningful impact—whether through Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, or Microsoft Copilot Studio.

As the founder of Women in Power (Platform), Danielle leads a global community of 2,400+ members focused on mentoring, skilling, and networking. She has built a team of like-minded individuals who are equally committed to nurturing the growth of this... Show more

Anton is the Director of Engineering at casavi. As an engineering leader, he's built and scaled teams, shaped tech organisations in the SaaS and consumer-facing worlds. He has a passion for systemic approaches and helping people thrive and grow. He's mentoring other engineering leaders both at work and outside of work, making sure they onboard on their leadership journey quickly and smoothly. Outside of work, he enjoys mountains, endurance sport, and spending time with his family.

Anton is the Director of Engineering at casavi. As an engineering leader, he's built and scaled teams, shaped tech organisations in the SaaS and consumer-facing worlds. He has a passion for systemic approaches and helping people thrive and grow. He's... Show more

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trends within complex datasets, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth. Strong communicator who can effectively present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in data visualization and the use of various analytical tools and software. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Ioannis holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Agricultural University, GR and an M.Sc. in Business Analytics from Essex University, UK, and a Data Science BootCamp Certificate with Le Wagon Berlin - Batch 954.

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trend... Show more

Focused on building strong, transparent, and long-lasting relationships, Britany is a Senior Account Strategist at Last Call Media. With a high-level view of our client's needs and goals, she serves as the integral bridge between the sales team, project team and clients.

Her background in project management, DE&I, and digital consultancy has cultivated her passion for client service through collaboration, communication, and stewardship - this is the most rewarding part of her role.

Focused on building strong, transparent, and long-lasting relationships, Britany is a Senior Account Strategist at Last Call Media. With a high-level view of our client's needs and goals, she serves as the integral bridge between the sales team, proj... Show more

Jennifer Abernathy-Felix is a creative problem-solver and curious visionary with broad and diverse professional and personal experiences. With degrees in Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Business Administration, Jennifer’s career is "less ladder, more Swiss Army knife."

Inspired by moving across 3 countries and 6 U.S. states, plus pursuing 3 degrees and over 15 certificates, she brings a global and inquisitive lens to every interaction. In her career, She has led human-centered transformation across industries and design specializations, proving that a design mindset is the ultimate tool to influencing change. In her personal life, she’s spent over a decade working to accept the long-term mental health issues brought on after a traumatizing car accident.

Jennifer’s path has been shaped by a deep commitment to understanding human behavior, organizational dynamics, and the transformative power of psychological safety. She believes that the strongest outcomes are born at the intersection of Design, Business, and People. Her mission is to help build healthy workplace cultures where curiosity leads to breakthrough innovation and execution is built on a foundation of clarity, empathy, and range.

Jennifer Abernathy-Felix is a creative problem-solver and curious visionary with broad and diverse professional and personal experiences. With degrees in Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Business Administration, Jennifer’s career is "less ladd... Show more

I unite good humans and great ideas to drive inspiration, innovation, and transformation | Plenty of experience across various industries | Mobilizing bodies & minds

I unite good humans and great ideas to drive inspiration, innovation, and transformation | Plenty of experience across various industries | Mobilizing bodies & minds Show more

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and training allows him to provide a truly unique perspective to prospects and customers.

Most recently he has specialized in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, Business Intelligence and Power Platform, helping customers and partners understand their pains with reporting and analyzing the volumes of data they have. He has helped them identify proper solutions so they can truly gain value from their data.

In addition, Dan is an Adjunct Professor of Business teaching Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics. He is also the leader of the Southern California Dynamics 365 user group.

He is a frequent speaker and presenter at Microsoft and other related industry conferences and events including Microsoft Convergence, AXUG Summit, Microsoft Technical Conference and Power BI World Tour. He was recently recognized as a DUG Product Expert Superhero.

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and t... Show more

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategies, and innovative technologies such as AI and IoT. His focus is on customer-oriented solutions, digital excellence, and the development and empowerment of agile teams for digital transformation.

Andreas Giesa, Director of Digital Business Consulting at Xebia and former Head of eBusiness at Liebherr, is a visionary leader in the field of digitalization. With over 16 years of experience, he passionately drives digital business models, strategi... Show more

Cloud Native Architect focused on Kubernetes-based platform engineering in secure and enterprise environments.

I design and operate resilient platform ecosystems — often within air-gapped or high-security contexts — where reliability, lifecycle management, and infrastructure depth matter.

Active in the CNCF community and international KubeCon speaker, I combine architectural thinking with hands-on experimentation. I maintain a private multi-node lab environment to continuously test distributed systems, networking patterns, storage strategies, and GitOps workflows beyond production constraints.

My work sits at the intersection of cloud-native innovation and real-world infrastructure — bridging Kubernetes, security, storage, and networking into scalable, long-term platform strategies.

Driven by continuous learning, system thinking, and building platforms that enable engineering teams to move fast — responsibly.

Cloud Native Architect focused on Kubernetes-based platform engineering in secure and enterprise environments. I design and operate resilient platform ecosystems — often within air-gapped or high-security contexts — where reliability, lifecycle ma... Show more

Développeur PHP/Symfony, j'ai grandi avec des boîtes de toutes tailles : de la startup early-stage à la quasi-licorne, en passant par la PME. De ce parcours, j'ai gardé une conviction : le craftsmanship n'est pas un luxe, c'est ce qui fait tenir le code quand l'entreprise, elle, change d'échelle.

Développeur PHP/Symfony, j'ai grandi avec des boîtes de toutes tailles : de la startup early-stage à la quasi-licorne, en passant par la PME. De ce parcours, j'ai gardé une conviction : le craftsmanship n'est pas un luxe, c'est ce qui fait tenir le c... Show more

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online.
My work explores how design decisions shape user behavior, influence purchase confidence, and reduce friction across the customer journey. By optimizing cognitive load, clarity, and interaction patterns, I help brands increase conversions while building long-term trust.

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online. M... Show more

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations. Show more

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As an Instructor at the University of Central Florida, Brian taught a variety of classes related to immersive/thematic design, entertainment business, and emerging technologies. He is also a sought-after Futurist and Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute where he works with both large and small companies to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace through design thinking and adopting innovative practices. He has spoken at conferences around the world, is passionate about education, and is an advisory board member for several innovative tech start-ups.

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As ... Show more

Kishore Bitra is an enterprise IT and security professional specializing in the evaluation and governance of Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra identity platforms, and large-scale collaboration systems.

His work focuses on reviewing system architectures, identity security configurations, access control models, and operational implementations supporting mission-critical government environments. He regularly assesses the technical work of engineers and solution providers by reviewing designs, configurations, and deployment approaches for identity protection, conditional access, single sign-on, and cloud collaboration services.

His evaluations emphasize alignment with established security principles, operational reliability, and compliance requirements. Kishore also publishes practitioner-oriented technical analyses examining enterprise identity security, cloud governance, and real-world system behavior, contributing applied insights to the computing community.

Kishore Bitra is an enterprise IT and security professional specializing in the evaluation and governance of Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra identity platforms, and large-scale collaboration systems. His work focuses on reviewing system architectures,... Show more

2020-2026 Microsoft Regional Director
2015-2026 Microsoft MVP for Business Application

With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 other countries for 25 years, travelling enough miles to circle the globe some 90 times. He is continually involved with several international projects. Since 2018, we have been promoting projects in the area of ERP and CRM integration, low code and Power Platform. Other activities include contributing articles to Japanese IT media and serving on the executive committee of the Global IT Community.

He has made appearances at many related events as a speaker in Japan and abroad on the strength of his project experience, expertise in R&D for Dynamics 365, and the global network he maintains with Microsoft and other Dynamics partners. Have done more than 100 Microsoft Dynamics Projects, more than 750 Pre-Sales Activities, and more than 80 Microsoft Global Event Attendees.

At Kobe University, Ryo majored in multivariate analysis. Having experienced one of the biggest earthquakes in Kobe, he had participated in volunteer IT event activities in the Tohoku disaster area with other Microsoft MVPs and IT community leaders.
Loves Rugby and American football because he used to play.

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2020-2026 Microsoft Regional Director 2015-2026 Microsoft MVP for Business Application With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 ot... Show more

Ishan Shah is a Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, event-driven, and cloud-native systems across PayPal, Nordstrom, and Securonix. He has built real-time data platforms, CDC pipelines, inventory and decisioning systems, and high-throughput search and analytics infrastructure.

His work increasingly sits at the intersection of AI and engineering operations, including AI-assisted development workflows, context engineering, agent guardrails, and AI-native reliability patterns. Ishan is especially interested in practical approaches to autonomous software development, AI SRE, incident-response agents, and “AI gardening” — managing context, memory, and entropy in long-running agentic systems.

He mentors teams on reliability, observability, schema governance, and scalable platform design, with deep expertise in Java, Kafka, Debezium, AWS, Redis, Postgres, DynamoDB, and distributed systems.

Ishan Shah is a Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, event-driven, and cloud-native systems across PayPal, Nordstrom, and Securonix. He has built real-time data platforms, CDC pipelines, inventory and d... Show more

Interviewing persons with low vision for her day job at an Assistive Tech Development company, Laura is learning more about barriers every day. And enthusiastic about sharing it! With a special interest in all things accessibility (both online and offline) she's enthusiastic to talk about braille keyboards, trashcans and bad urban planning, how blindness is a spectum, and most importandly: That web accessibility is a tool to build an inclusive society.

Interviewing persons with low vision for her day job at an Assistive Tech Development company, Laura is learning more about barriers every day. And enthusiastic about sharing it! With a special interest in all things accessibility (both online and of... Show more