Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering Ad Man @ King James and FCB Africa), where he's delivered work for brands like Coca-Cola and South African Tourism recognised at Cannes and One Show. By night, he's the founder of KYL Solutions, where he builds the tools he wishes existed. KYLIDESCOPE — a multi-machine agentic IDE that wires AI models across devices — is what happens when a strategist with no formal networking background decides the dev tools aren't working the way he thinks. Tailscale is the reason it actually works. He is a an inexperienced techie but a paid speaker, having been invited to speak at the
inaugural Athar Festival of Creativity and GovTech 2025 among many other events.

Kabelo Lehlongwane has spent two decades helping enterprises connect systems that weren't designed to talk to each other — from rail infrastructure to retail banking to broadcast media. By day, he's a Strategy Director at Accenture Song (recovering A... Show more

•Team Manager | Sr. Solution Architect on the Dynamics SMB Delivery team at Stoneridge Software
•25+ years of experience in functional consulting for Dynamics implementations and upgrades, as well as directly supporting SMB clients for Dynamics GP, CRM, and Business Central
•Microsoft certifications:
• Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Microsoft Business Central
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales

•Team Manager | Sr. Solution Architect on the Dynamics SMB Delivery team at Stoneridge Software •25+ years of experience in functional consulting for Dynamics implementations and upgrades, as well as directly supporting SMB clients for Dynamics GP, ... Show more

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and developer productivity, with a strong focus on building reliable, high-impact backend and platform solutions used at enterprise scale.

Beyond his role at eBay, Saurabh is an active open-source innovator and contributor in the AI and security ecosystem. He leads and contributes to multiple open-source initiatives focused on secure AI infrastructure, Model Context Protocol (MCP) security, and developer tooling frameworks that improve how engineering teams analyze, secure, and scale modern software systems.

He regularly serves as a judge, reviewer, and mentor for global startup showcases, hackathons, and technical communities, and collaborates with industry experts across open-source, cybersecurity, and AI ecosystems. His work emphasizes practical security, real-world AI system design, and high-leverage developer productivity.

As a speaker, Saurabh presents on topics including AI system architecture, secure open-source frameworks, backend scalability, developer tooling, and emerging risks in modern AI and cloud platforms—bridging deep engineering with real-world industry application.

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity,... Show more

Everything with Data Analytics in Healthcare & CPG domain. With specialization in marketing & consumer behaviour analytics

Everything with Data Analytics in Healthcare & CPG domain. With specialization in marketing & consumer behaviour analytics Show more

Finance and accounting professional with comprehensive life‑cycle experience and a strong interest in IT. Functional D365 FSCM consultant and former accountant. Managed audits with major audit firms. Demonstrated effectiveness across software, security, and telecom sectors. Skilled in financial reporting systems, ERP design and support, shared services, forecasting, risk analysis, and global ERP platforms including Dynamics, AX, SAP, and Oracle.

Finance and accounting professional with comprehensive life‑cycle experience and a strong interest in IT. Functional D365 FSCM consultant and former accountant. Managed audits with major audit firms. Demonstrated effectiveness across software, securi... Show more

Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu has many years of experience in the hospitality business. Rachel is the Chair and Professor of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) at the University of Florida (UF), where she is also the Director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute (EFTI). Rachel spearheaded the creation of AI/Data Science tracks in undergraduate and graduate certificate programs at UF. She is the author of two AI textbook in Hospitality Businesses. Rachel has published more than 260 papers, including refereed journal articles, conference papers, a magazine article, newsletters, technical reports, and book chapters. Rachel's work has been featured in various media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Carnival Cruise Line, NBC, BBC, Bottom Line Personal, CNBC, ABC News, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Popular Science, AARC, KCBS, Recommend Magazine, U.S. News and World Report, the Conversation, Business Insiders, and UF News.

Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu has many years of experience in the hospitality business. Rachel is the Chair and Professor of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) at the University of Florida (UF), where she is also the Director of... Show more

Gary J. Nix is a consultancy founder and speaker who is known for combining traditional marketing principles with modern marketing techniques. Moreover his firm, the brandarchist: strategy as a service serves its client partners understand how the road to ultimate success is via a foundation of building or bolstering the indivisible connectivity between culture and commerce.

Gary J. Nix is a consultancy founder and speaker who is known for combining traditional marketing principles with modern marketing techniques. Moreover his firm, the brandarchist: strategy as a service serves its client partners understand how the ro... 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

As a leading brand builder and speaker on experience, content, and audience engagement. Baron's work has contributed to the marketing success of many leading brands, including Royal Bank of Canada.CA, Visa, Conagra, Ontario Tourism, Unilever, TD Bank, and other brand leaders. Baron continues to lead his team of marketing and brand experience designers at the firm he founded in 2016, Per Se Brand Experience (PSBX).

Baron was part of Ontario Tourism's 2003/2004 SARS Recovery Program. In 2006, he was awarded the key to the City of Niagara Falls for Tourism Promotion and Innovation in the region. In 2025, he co-authored the best-selling business book, The Ripple Effect, a book featuring business networking stories across professional categories.
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In 2026, Baron was named a Catalyst Member at the Stanford Center on Longevity. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, and Baron holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Since 2020, Baron has split his time between Toronto, Canada and Naples, Florida.

As a leading brand builder and speaker on experience, content, and audience engagement. Baron's work has contributed to the marketing success of many leading brands, including Royal Bank of Canada.CA, Visa, Conagra, Ontario Tourism, Unilever, TD Bank... Show more

Ing. Electrónico. He trabajado desarrollando software en diversos entornos, desde microcontroladores, FPGAs, videojuegos y aplicaciones web

Ing. Electrónico. He trabajado desarrollando software en diversos entornos, desde microcontroladores, FPGAs, videojuegos y aplicaciones web Show more

Phylese M. Jackson, PMP, CSM is a technology program management professional with a diverse background across many industries, including Financial Services, FinTech, Hospitality, and exposure to start-up environments. She is currently responsible for developing and executing strategies to streamline program and project management within an enterprise technology organization. Phylese is a dedicated practitioner who enjoys finding practical ways to make the discipline more accessible and easier to understand for all. She is passionate about bridging the gap between strategy and agility to solidify the importance of non-technical roles in the advancement of technology.

Phylese M. Jackson, PMP, CSM is a technology program management professional with a diverse background across many industries, including Financial Services, FinTech, Hospitality, and exposure to start-up environments. She is currently responsible for... Show more

Neelam Koshiya is principal solutions architect (GenAI specialist) at AWS. With a background in software engineering, she moved organically into an architecture role. Her current focus is to help enterprise customers with their ML/ genAI journeys for strategic business outcomes. Her area of depth is machine learning. She likes to build content/mechanisms to scale to larger audience. She is passionate about innovation and inclusion. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and being outdoors.

Neelam Koshiya is principal solutions architect (GenAI specialist) at AWS. With a background in software engineering, she moved organically into an architecture role. Her current focus is to help enterprise customers with their ML/ genAI journeys for... Show more

Damir has over 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics with roles spanning from consultancy to development, to solution architecture. His key expertise is in retail, which includes EPOS, warehousing, system integration, EDI and various retail promotion systems. He specialises in performance tuning and BC telemetry of large solutions both SaaS and on-premises.

Damir has over 20 years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics with roles spanning from consultancy to development, to solution architecture. His key expertise is in retail, which includes EPOS, warehousing, system integration, EDI and various retail ... Show more

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

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

Daniel Johnson is a growth marketing strategist and founder of We Scale Startups; a London-based agency that has generated over £13M in revenue for 70+ startups across SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, and B2B tech.

With over a decade of hands-on experience, Daniel has managed £6M+ in paid acquisition across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and Taboola, driven campaigns generating 12 million hits and millions of app downloads, and built growth systems that take startups from traction to scale.
He has lectured at Cambridge University's Judge Business School and served as Lead Growth Mentor for Google Launchpad programmes in Ukraine and Lagos.

He is a Techstars Alum and holds a 4.93 rating across 388 sessions on GrowthMentor, with 219 five-star reviews.
As a speaker, Daniel delivers practical keynotes and workshops on startup customer acquisition, paid growth, and building scalable growth systems. His talks cut through theory, giving founders and innovation teams frameworks they can act on immediately.

Daniel Johnson is a growth marketing strategist and founder of We Scale Startups; a London-based agency that has generated over £13M in revenue for 70+ startups across SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, and B2B tech. With over a decade of hands-on experie... Show more

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

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

Muadh is a Computer Scientist specialising in XR technologies. He is currently part of the Web Standards team at Samsung where he contributes to the evolution of W3C’s WebXR and related standards.

Muadh is a Computer Scientist specialising in XR technologies. He is currently part of the Web Standards team at Samsung where he contributes to the evolution of W3C’s WebXR and related standards. Show more

Considered a WEB3 Rolling Stone. This Non-Fungible Nomad sets a new bar in NFT Community Recognition and Reward. Creator and owner of "MaRbLeMoNuMeNtDeSiGn," home of:

"The Wooden Nickel Collective": A unique, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted 3D Commemorative Nickel Collective for the pioneers, both new and old, who all share a common canvas. Created out of respect, love, loyalty, and commitment to the NFT Community. Talented individuals, who's love for the culture, their passion for what they do, and the people within the community, shines through with every stroke. Whether it key, pen, or brush. This one's for you.
"The Wooden Nickel Awards": The only independent NFT Community Awards and Recognition Program of its kind. Supporting and celebrating the Creators, Curators, and Connoisseurs of the NFT Community. Utilizing NFT technology to create a one of a kind experience you'll never forget.

"The art is the catalyst. The individuals behind it and the Communities they build are what sparked my involvement."

Considered a WEB3 Rolling Stone. This Non-Fungible Nomad sets a new bar in NFT Community Recognition and Reward. Creator and owner of "MaRbLeMoNuMeNtDeSiGn," home of: "The Wooden Nickel Collective": A unique, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted 3D Commem... Show more

Ravi is a experienced web developer with decades of experience building award winning web sites , micro sites, SaaS applications and campaigns for a wide range of clients (eBay, Coca-Cola, Ford, Orange, Deutsche Bank, Rolls-Royce and Fox International Channels).
He has always looked for innovative ways to use technology to provide solutions to make life easier for clients and users. He is also just as keen on process, because he believes knowing why will help you build a better product.

Ravi is a experienced web developer with decades of experience building award winning web sites , micro sites, SaaS applications and campaigns for a wide range of clients (eBay, Coca-Cola, Ford, Orange, Deutsche Bank, Rolls-Royce and Fox Internation... Show more

Frederic hat in den letzten 10 Jahren Unternehmen dabei geholfen, Data & AI praktisch einzusetzen. Nicht auf dem Papier, sondern in Produktion. Nach über 150 umgesetzten Projekten hat er WE BUILD AI gegründet. Heute baut er mit seinem zehnköpfigen Team AI-Lösungen, die im Alltag funktionieren.

Frederic hat in den letzten 10 Jahren Unternehmen dabei geholfen, Data & AI praktisch einzusetzen. Nicht auf dem Papier, sondern in Produktion. Nach über 150 umgesetzten Projekten hat er WE BUILD AI gegründet. Heute baut er mit seinem zehnköpfigen Te... Show more

AVP, Senior Principal Tech architect, leading commerce architecture practice in DX unit of Infosys, has driven numerous large scale digital transformation programs across the diverse sectors. Brings deep tech expertise & leads the commerce architecture practice providing technical advisory. Built solutions on Agentic Commerce, Agentic AI and having certifications in these emerging areas. Published multiple white papers on Agentic commerce leveraging ACP, Google UCP, MCP, AP2 & etc.

AVP, Senior Principal Tech architect, leading commerce architecture practice in DX unit of Infosys, has driven numerous large scale digital transformation programs across the diverse sectors. Brings deep tech expertise & leads the commerce architectu... Show more

Passionné par l'informatique depuis ma plus tendre enfance, j'aime partager mes connaissances, mes galères et les outils qui m'aident dans la vie de tout les jours.

Comme un métier ne me suffit pas, je suis Sapeur Pompier volontaire depuis une dizaine d'année.

Passionné par l'informatique depuis ma plus tendre enfance, j'aime partager mes connaissances, mes galères et les outils qui m'aident dans la vie de tout les jours. Comme un métier ne me suffit pas, je suis Sapeur Pompier volontaire depuis une diz... Show more

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams have utilized leading-edge technologies (large language models, computer vision, neural network-based forecasting) to improve business outcomes. Shanti’s expertise extends to cloud and data engineering, having architected the data ingestion, storage, and retrieval for a fully containerized, poly-cloud capable, near real-time analytics platform. In addition to his consulting role, Shanti is a professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where he teaches graduate-level analytics.

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams ha... Show more

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has successfully delivered transformative data solutions across diverse industries, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, pharmacy, and retail. His motto, "make data easier, faster and more reliable" encapsulates his belief in the transformative power of data.

Currently leading Data Analytics and Data Architecture at a Fortune 500 CPG company, Sanchit is responsible for delivering robust data platforms and fostering a data-driven culture. His focus on Responsible Generative AI is driving innovation and efficiency across the organization. His forward-thinking approach has positioned him as a pioneer in the adoption of Responsible Generative AI, empowering teams to leverage the power of AI ethically and responsibly. Sanchit’s current focus on AI on unstructured data, large language models, generative AI, guided data analytics, data observability, data architecture, and data catalogs positions him as a thought leader in the industry.

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has s... 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

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

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

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

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

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

As a Senior Product Manager for Azure SQL Managed Instance, I focus on building a better platform for running SQL Server in Azure - one that’s elastic, flexible, and optimized for cost and performance. My goal is to empower individuals and organizations to adopt the cloud with confidence, using tools and capabilities that make SQL Server workloads more efficient, scalable, and secure.

I collaborate with customers across industries - from finance to retail - to simplify cloud migration, optimize cost and performance, and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Whether you're just starting your cloud journey or scaling complex environments, I’m here to help you succeed with Azure SQL Managed Instance.

As a Senior Product Manager for Azure SQL Managed Instance, I focus on building a better platform for running SQL Server in Azure - one that’s elastic, flexible, and optimized for cost and performance. My goal is to empower individuals and organizati... Show more

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

https://www.eileen-fuerstenau.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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