Bennett D. Bennett (he/him) is currently Cultural Strategy Director, US at GUT. In this role, Bennett oversees inclusion strategy and trend curation, ensuring GUT’s clients and teams meet the moment in multicultural, lifestyle, and entertainment projects. Bringing a multi-disciplined background, his past lives as a creative director, journalist, talent advocate, and content strategist combine to help future-forward brands create intentional, non-traditional campaigns and content.

A career-long advocate of talent equity for media professionals from marginalized groups, he’s a founder of the nonprofit 600 & Rising, and the inclusion summit Allyship and Action.
Bennett’s decade-plus in marketing and media have has included stints at Interbrand, BBDO New York, The Drum, Saatchi & Saatchi, and 22Squared. A 2013 MAIP Alum, Bennett’s been honored as a 2017 ADWEEK Young Influential and one of the 4As 100 People Who Make Advertising Great.

Bennett D. Bennett (he/him) is currently Cultural Strategy Director, US at GUT. In this role, Bennett oversees inclusion strategy and trend curation, ensuring GUT’s clients and teams meet the moment in multicultural, lifestyle, and entertainment proj... Show more

Niketan Sharma is the CTO of Nimble AppGenie, a prominent website and mobile app development company in UAE that is delivering excellence with a commitment to boosting business growth & maximizing customer satisfaction. He is a highly motivated individual who helps SMEs and startups grow in this dynamic market with the latest technology and innovation.

Niketan Sharma is the CTO of Nimble AppGenie, a prominent website and mobile app development company in UAE that is delivering excellence with a commitment to boosting business growth & maximizing customer satisfaction. He is a highly motivated indiv... Show more

Vanessa Omeokachie is the founder and CEO of TravBudd. TravBudd is an Event (and experiences) Discovery + People Matching platform reimagining how people meet, connect, and engage with each other. Inspired by her own experiences with loneliness and social isolation, she started TravBudd to help foster genuine human connections through mutual interests and shared experiences. Ms. Omeokachie is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and International Business.

Vanessa Omeokachie is the founder and CEO of TravBudd. TravBudd is an Event (and experiences) Discovery + People Matching platform reimagining how people meet, connect, and engage with each other. Inspired by her own experiences with loneliness and s... Show more

Kae9mm is a cyber musician who blends hip-hop, techno and futuristic themes in his music. He is known for his innovative use of virtual reality and augmented reality in his live performances and music videos. He has recently partnered with United Realites, a leading metaverse company, to create immersive and interactive experiences for his fans. Kae9mm aims to push the boundaries of music and technology and to explore new dimensions of creativity and expression.

Kae9mm is a cyber musician who blends hip-hop, techno and futuristic themes in his music. He is known for his innovative use of virtual reality and augmented reality in his live performances and music videos. He has recently partnered with United Rea... Show more

Dealing with UNIX, C, kernels, drivers, compilers, and Open Source since childhood — and since the '90s, also with Linux, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript.

“Guilty” of adding Hebrew support to over 100 software and hardware products (mainly Right-to-Left layout).

Inventor of six patents covering 336 aspects ("claims") of Transformation Proxy — currently used by Google to fend off patent trolls.

Developed server-side JavaScript as an Apache Incubator project (discontinued the day NodeJS was launched).

Main organizer of three Israeli Meetup groups:
NodeJS (9,300 members), PostgreSQL, and Low-Code/No-Code.
Has also taken active roles beyond these groups’ events as an organizer, director, or speaker.

Dealing with UNIX, C, kernels, drivers, compilers, and Open Source since childhood — and since the '90s, also with Linux, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript. “Guilty” of adding Hebrew support to over 100 software and hardware products (mainly Right-to-Lef... Show more

Digital Marketing professional at Damco Digital, focused on driving measurable growth through SEO, performance marketing, and data-driven strategy. I work on improving online visibility, generating qualified leads, and building strong digital presence across industries. Passionate about turning insights into action and delivering campaigns that create real business impact.

Digital Marketing professional at Damco Digital, focused on driving measurable growth through SEO, performance marketing, and data-driven strategy. I work on improving online visibility, generating qualified leads, and building strong digital presenc... Show more

An award-winning bilingual journalist, TV personality, mom, speaker and Latina content creator featured on Good Morning America, Today, Despierta América, Hoy Día, CNN en Español and other shows, Jeannette Kaplun is the founder of bilingual lifestyle magazine Hispana Global, where she offers inspiration, tips and information in English and Spanish. Previously she cofounded multimedia parenting company Todobebé and was one of the first Latina mom bloggers. She was a Special Advisor to The Bank of America Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell and was included in the Forbes #Next1000 2021 list. Her latest venture is Midlife Elevated, which hosts workshops for women over 40. Find her on social media @jeannettekaplun.

An award-winning bilingual journalist, TV personality, mom, speaker and Latina content creator featured on Good Morning America, Today, Despierta América, Hoy Día, CNN en Español and other shows, Jeannette Kaplun is the founder of bilingual lifestyle... 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

Db2 and RACF Mainframe services. Professional background - full stack web application developer, art teacher, personal trainer.

Db2 and RACF Mainframe services. Professional background - full stack web application developer, art teacher, personal trainer. 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

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovation, act on their ideas, and become trailblazers in their fields.

Elizabeth Sullivan is an author, speaker, and NFT enthusiast who simplifies complex blockchain concepts to inspire action in both young and mature audiences. Through her pioneering work in blockchain education, she empowers others to embrace innovati... Show more

Kshitij Kumar (KK) has served as Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Board member across prominent organizations including Haleon, Farfetch and OneFootball. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in leveraging Data, AI/ Generative AI, Machine Learning technologies, Responsible AI, and AI Governance to drive transformative business outcomes.

Recognized among the World's Top 100 Chief Data Officers (2023, 2024), Top 100 Data Influencers (2024), and Top 40 Chief AI/Analytics Officers, KK is also a member of the Gartner Data and AI Board. His expertise lies in building advanced data ecosystems that drive organizational transformation and competitive advantage.

Kshitij Kumar (KK) has served as Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Board member across prominent organizations including Haleon, Farfetch and OneFootball. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in... Show more

Bennett is a D365 Supervisor with 10 years of experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 ERP systems. In his background, he has specialized in working with food manufacturers in implementing the software. Bennett has specific industry knowledge around bakeries and the challenges that they face. He has worked with clients to find optimal solutions to fit their business practices. He has also worked with food companies that have had a focus on direct store delivery and worked with those clients in delivering a solution for distribution departments to fill order demands.

Bennett is a D365 Supervisor with 10 years of experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 ERP systems. In his background, he has specialized in working with food manufacturers in implementing the software. ... 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

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advisors that blends large language models with real-world business workflows. Passionate about making technology practical and human-centered, Mandar focuses on turning complex systems into tools that empower people and deliver measurable impact.

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advis... Show more

A software generalist with over 13 years of consulting experience.
Recognized for being versatile, picking up new tools and technologies, driving value for clients and achieving outcomes.

Passionate about test driven development, continuous delivery and event driven architectures.

A software generalist with over 13 years of consulting experience. Recognized for being versatile, picking up new tools and technologies, driving value for clients and achieving outcomes. Passionate about test driven development, continuous deli... Show more

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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

Vikash Agrawal is a Software Development Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading initiatives in the AWS CloudWatch team. Previously, he played a key role in developing Amazon Q Developer, a Generative AI-powered assistant for developers. With over a decade of experience in software engineering and leadership, Vikash has led high-impact teams at Housing.com and Dream11. A strong advocate for open-source, he has contributed to Mozilla and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) through Google Summer of Code. Passionate about AI, cloud computing, and engineering excellence, he is dedicated to building cutting-edge technology that empowers developers worldwide.

Vikash Agrawal is a Software Development Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading initiatives in the AWS CloudWatch team. Previously, he played a key role in developing Amazon Q Developer, a Generative AI-powered assistant for developers. With o... Show more

Michael Dattolo is a Senior Reputation Executive at NetReputation.com, located in Sarasota, Florida. He has spent the past five years helping individuals and businesses take control of their digital presence. With a background in customer service and inside sales, he approaches every client interaction with clarity and purpose, focusing on long-term results through tailored strategies that deliver optimal outcomes.

Throughout his role, Michael has built strong expertise in online reputation management and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). His clear communication and practical problem-solving skills have made him a reliable advisor to clients across various industries, including real estate, financial services, healthcare, construction, consulting, retail, technology, software, cryptocurrency, hospitality, private equity, and nonprofits. He works closely with business owners, executives, and professionals to design solutions that address each client’s specific challenges and goals.

Michael's responsibilities include removing harmful content, producing positive digital materials, and providing ongoing monitoring to maintain a positive brand perception. When clients face negative publicity, he offers support through crisis management and public relations efforts, always aiming to help them retain control of their brand image and rebuild trust.

Mike Dattolo also develops SEO strategies that include on-page optimization, link-building, and detailed audits. These efforts are designed to improve online visibility and strengthen search engine performance. He ensures each plan is customized and results-driven, working with internal teams to deliver effective outcomes.

Before joining the company, Michael worked in retail sales, earning recognition for his performance. He has also participated in background roles for a major film, a streaming television series, and an independent web production, adding a unique dimension to his professional experience.

Michael's commitment extends beyond work through charitable contributions to international relief efforts and volunteering at local soup kitchens and beach cleanups.

Michael Dattolo continues to bring dedication, professionalism, and thoughtful guidance to his role at NetReputation, helping clients navigate the digital world and shape their online identities with confidence.

Michael Dattolo is a Senior Reputation Executive at NetReputation.com, located in Sarasota, Florida. He has spent the past five years helping individuals and businesses take control of their digital presence. With a background in customer service and... Show more

Vinay Gurram is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of progressive experience in software engineering and IT. He currently serves as Director of Software Engineering at Radial Inc., where he has played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s Order Management System (OMS) from a monolithic IBM Sterling platform into a microservices-based, event-driven architecture.
At Radial, Vinay has led end-to-end implementations of OMS solutions for major clients across retail, e-commerce, and omnichannel fulfillment sectors. His expertise spans microservices architecture, event-driven systems, MongoDB, Spring Boot, Kafka, and IBM Sterling Multi Channel Fulfillment (MCF). He has successfully designed and built comprehensive order orchestration, inventory, and merchandise management flows, while guiding teams through cloud migrations and performance optimization initiatives.
Before joining Radial, Vinay worked as a Technical Manager at HCL Technologies, providing e-commerce and multichannel commerce solutions as part of the Smarter Commerce Center of Excellence. His work focused on order and inventory management, warehouse management, and process optimization using IBM Sterling technologies.
Earlier in his career, he held key technical roles at Best Buy and Accenture, where he led the design and customization of order management workflows, optimized system performance, and contributed to major modernization initiatives, including transitioning legacy systems to WebSphere Portal-based applications.
Vinay holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications from Osmania University, Telangana, India, graduating with First Class with Distinction.

Vinay Gurram is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of progressive experience in software engineering and IT. He currently serves as Director of Software Engineering at Radial Inc., where he has played a pivotal role in transforming th... Show more

Markus Mäkelä is a platform engineer specializing in generative AI applications. Over the past 2 years, he has focused primarily on integrating agentic capabilities into various parts of the platform engineering stack. He especially enjoys developing scalable and portable foundations that enables his team to keep pace with the fast moving cutting edge of the field of generative AI.

Markus Mäkelä is a platform engineer specializing in generative AI applications. Over the past 2 years, he has focused primarily on integrating agentic capabilities into various parts of the platform engineering stack. He especially enjoys developing... Show more

Capability & Growth Partner with 27+ years of execution across 20+ markets including UAE, Qatar, India, SE Asia, US and Europe.
Operating at the intersection of AI capability development, economic strategy, and organisational execution. I build systems that convert corporate ambition into measurable outcomes, at scale, across cultures, and with a bias for real-world impact over theoretical frameworks.
Most recent endeavour - Co-Founder of 88 Labs LLC (Qatar Financial Centre, 2026) - an AI capability platform built to close the gap between digital transformation intent and organisational execution.
Currently active as Fractional CMO across EU and ME markets, mentor across six accelerator and leadership programs, and professor at Masters & Bachelors courses/programs in Lisbon & EU universities.

Capability & Growth Partner with 27+ years of execution across 20+ markets including UAE, Qatar, India, SE Asia, US and Europe. Operating at the intersection of AI capability development, economic strategy, and organisational execution. I build sys... 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

Gio Scalzo is an Engineering Lead at NewDay who has been building mobile products since 2009 across iOS, Android, React Native and Unity.
He is not attached to any single language or platform; he cares most about creating useful digital products, and sees mobile as the most direct and accessible way to reach people.

At NewDay he leads AI-accelerated development practices, helping mobile teams bring coding agents and AI tooling into their everyday workflow in a practical, low-friction way.
He has written several books on Swift and SwiftUI, including *Swift by Example*, *Swift 2 by Example* and *SwiftUI Cookbook*.
He is the creator of AI-powered consumer apps such as "Pocket Sommelier "and "Flora AI", and award-winning children’s games with Lola Slug, including "Noah’s Ark Animalibrium", which has been recognised by Apple and international juries, and the creative play app "Coloring Garden".

Gio regularly speaks at meetups like NSLondon (Google London) and Londroid about real-world AI-assisted mobile development, sharing hands-on lessons from teams shipping production apps with AI in the loop.

Gio Scalzo is an Engineering Lead at NewDay who has been building mobile products since 2009 across iOS, Android, React Native and Unity. He is not attached to any single language or platform; he cares most about creating useful digital products, a... Show more

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in Cleveland like Global Shapers and GiveBackHack. Feras also loves to travel and try different foods along the way. He is originally from Syria and holds a Computer Science and Engineering degree from The Ohio State University.

Feras Deiratany has been writing software at Progressive Insurance for the past 8 years. Most recently he helped launch, Progressive Life, the company’s entry to the Life Insurance market. He is involved with multiple social impact organizations in C... Show more

Kyle Godbey is an ex-sound designer and recovering process engineer, currently working as a service designer/strategist facilitating methods based on complexity science, sense-making, and narrative research. He has worked in the darkest corners of organizations like Capital One, Circuit City, the U.S. Department of State, Home Depot, IBM, and Labcorp. Kyle is a trained Cynefin methods facilitator and co-facilitates a community for practitioners integrating complexity science into their work. He is a maker of messes and loud noises, tireless interrogator, abstract cartographer, people weaver, and an instigator.

Kyle Godbey is an ex-sound designer and recovering process engineer, currently working as a service designer/strategist facilitating methods based on complexity science, sense-making, and narrative research. He has worked in the darkest corners of or... Show more

Sanjay Raut is a Principal Program Manager in Microsoft’s Azure Data Fabric Customer Advisory Team, where he helps customers in the Retail and CPG industries unlock the full potential of unified data platforms. With a deep focus on capacity management, semantic models, telemetry, and Copilot-driven analytics, Sanjay recently led the publication of the Microsoft Fabric Capacity Planning Guidance series — that's helping admins and COE teams scaling Fabric across the enterprise.
Sanjay enjoys connecting with the community and brings a practical, customer-first perspective shaped by real-world deployments and cross-team collaboration. He believes the best ideas come from collaboration and is always up for a good conversation about data, design, or the perfect cup of chai.

Sanjay Raut is a Principal Program Manager in Microsoft’s Azure Data Fabric Customer Advisory Team, where he helps customers in the Retail and CPG industries unlock the full potential of unified data platforms. With a deep focus on capacity managemen... Show more

Naman Modi is a customer data strategist and marketing technologist with experience managing CRM operations across 8+ million customer records for global luxury brands including Ray-Ban and LensCrafters at EssilorLuxottica. Recognized as "CRM Hero" for his contributions to campaign innovation and operational excellence, Naman specializes in customer identity resolution, lifecycle marketing, and marketing automation at scale.
Currently pursuing his MS in Digital Marketing at Cal Poly Pomona, Naman's research focuses on algorithmic trust in interactive marketing and marketing fatigue among first-generation immigrant consumers. He serves as a hackathon judge evaluating product architecture and code quality, and runs a marketing technology consulting practice working with clients across the US and India.
Naman speaks three languages and brings a cross-cultural perspective to customer data strategy, personalization, and privacy in global markets.

Naman Modi is a customer data strategist and marketing technologist with experience managing CRM operations across 8+ million customer records for global luxury brands including Ray-Ban and LensCrafters at EssilorLuxottica. Recognized as "CRM Hero" f... 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