Vincent Caldeira, Red Hat APAC CTO and Industry Visiting Scholar at Columbia University, drives tech strategy and emerging engineering. A Top 10 APAC CTO (2023) with 20+ years in finance IT, he is an authority on open source, cloud-native technologies and AI. Vincent holds leadership roles across the Linux Foundation (FINOS, LF AI & Data) and GSF, championing AI safety, sustainability, and digital sovereignty.

Vincent Caldeira, Red Hat APAC CTO and Industry Visiting Scholar at Columbia University, drives tech strategy and emerging engineering. A Top 10 APAC CTO (2023) with 20+ years in finance IT, he is an authority on open source, cloud-native technologie... Show more

Enterprise Architect and Microsoft MVP specialising in Azure and Infrastructure as Code for regulated industries.
With deep expertise in Azure architecture, platform engineering and cloud-native technologies, I deliver solutions that strengthen compliance, unlock efficiency, and empower transformation.
I’m passionate about sharing knowledge, writing technical blogs, presenting at conferences, and mentoring the next generation of cloud professionals. I help teams and individuals build secure, auditable systems that drive real business outcomes in the UK and beyond.

Enterprise Architect and Microsoft MVP specialising in Azure and Infrastructure as Code for regulated industries. With deep expertise in Azure architecture, platform engineering and cloud-native technologies, I deliver solutions that strengthen com... Show more

I am an enthusiastic Power BI user, Speaker, Power BI Super User, co-organizer of the Fabric User Group Switzerland and Microsoft MVP.

I work as Principal Consultant, trainer and mentor in the area of Business Intelligence in Switzerland.
I have been lucky enough to work with Power BI since its release in 2015 and gain experience in many interesting projects since the beginning. In my blog WhatTheFact.bi I write about everything related to Power BI, best practices, share tips and look forward to exchange with you!

I am an enthusiastic Power BI user, Speaker, Power BI Super User, co-organizer of the Fabric User Group Switzerland and Microsoft MVP. I work as Principal Consultant, trainer and mentor in the area of Business Intelligence in Switzerland. I have... Show more

I am an electrical engineer turned programmer. I love new technologies, smart homes and renewable energy as well as Science Fiction and fantasy and board games. I love making quizzes for conventions and playing board game tournaments or just attending a game day.
Also love badminton and everything related to it.

I am an electrical engineer turned programmer. I love new technologies, smart homes and renewable energy as well as Science Fiction and fantasy and board games. I love making quizzes for conventions and playing board game tournaments or just attendin... Show more

Jamel Abed is a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 Development and SharePoint, Senior Developer Advocate, and International Speaker with over 17 years of experience in architecting, building, and migrating enterprise-scale solutions.

He has successfully delivered projects across multiple industries, including Banking, Finance, Energy, Insurance, Healthcare, Aerospace, Defense, and Government, leveraging the full power of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure, and SharePoint Embedded.

As a Solutions Architect and Developer Advocate, Jamel is passionate about empowering developers, promoting clean code, and driving product adoption. He specializes in designing end-to-end solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, transforming complex business requirements into secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions.

Ranked #1 Global Speaker on CommunityDays.org, Jamel regularly speaks at international conferences on topics such as SharePoint Embedded, AI integration, and cost optimization for data management. He is also a community leader and mentor, dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration within the global tech community.

Jamel Abed is a Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 Development and SharePoint, Senior Developer Advocate, and International Speaker with over 17 years of experience in architecting, building, and migrating enterprise-scale solutions. He has successful... Show more

With 19 years at Petrobras, he serves as a executive leading Strategic Information, specializing in data, AI, career development, and management.

He has led pioneering cloud, data, and analytics projects recognized internationally by DGIQ.

A nine-time Microsoft MVP awardee in Data Platform and M365 Copilot, he is a digital influencer with nearly 200,000 followers across social media and a five-time LinkedIn Top Community Voice.

He is a Petrobras brand ambassador and the Brazilian ambassador for the Global STEM Women project. A distinguished instructor at Petrobras University and an official LinkedIn Learning instructor, he has trained over 22,000 professionals through e-learning programs and 8,000 professionals in the classroom.

He is also a frequent speaker at major innovation and technology events, including RIW – Rio Innovation Week, OTC – Offshore Technology Conference, TDC – The Developer’s Conference, Microsoft Ignite.

With 19 years at Petrobras, he serves as a executive leading Strategic Information, specializing in data, AI, career development, and management. He has led pioneering cloud, data, and analytics projects recognized internationally by DGIQ. A ni... Show more

Marco Dal Pino is working in IT for more than 30 years as Developer, Team Leader, PM and Cloud Architect.
He mostly experienced Microsoft dev Platforms around .NET, for LOB, Desktop, Mobile and embedded apps.
He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and a Speaker at the main technical conferences all around the world.
He is part of the staff of DotNetToscana a community focused on Microsoft technologies.
He received many awards from IT companies as independent Advisor like:
Microsoft MVP, Intel BlackBelt & Innovator, Nokia DevChamp, Hackster Live Ambassador
He works in Microsoft as a Senior Technical Consultant.

Marco Dal Pino is working in IT for more than 30 years as Developer, Team Leader, PM and Cloud Architect. He mostly experienced Microsoft dev Platforms around .NET, for LOB, Desktop, Mobile and embedded apps. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and... Show more

Raised and trained as an IT Engineer, transitioned to a solution architect role. Azure MVP, passionate about building tech communities, "security built-in, not bolted on" and "everything as code" principles. You can find my professional bio at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pazdedav/ and my GitHub Profile page at https://github.com/pazdedav

Raised and trained as an IT Engineer, transitioned to a solution architect role. Azure MVP, passionate about building tech communities, "security built-in, not bolted on" and "everything as code" principles. You can find my professional bio at https:... Show more

Anmol Krishan Sachdeva (greatdevaks) is a seasoned technologist who has spoken at 100+ global conferences, bridging technical deep dives with architectural strategies. He helps organizations navigate emerging technologies for driving key business outcomes.

An advocate for sustainable innovation, he currently serves as a Sr. Solutions Engineer (Platform Engineering) at Google. Balancing industry with academia, Anmol is a Distinguished Lecturer, an Adjunct Professor, and a published researcher.

Anmol Krishan Sachdeva (greatdevaks) is a seasoned technologist who has spoken at 100+ global conferences, bridging technical deep dives with architectural strategies. He helps organizations navigate emerging technologies for driving key business out... Show more

With over 25 years of experience in the field of information security and IT/OT cybersecurity, Alexandro has several certifications in Industrial Cybersecurity (GICSP, IEC 62443 Specialist), IT Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), Ethical Hacking (CEH, ECSA), Security Management Systems (ISO 27001 LI), IT Audit (CISA, ISO 27001 LA), among others.

His main focus in recent years has been industrial cybersecurity assessment (IEC 62443, NIST-CSF, NIST-SP-800-82, C2M2), OT incident response, threat hunting, security strategy/master plan development IT/OT, risk assessment, security technology assessment and compliance services mainly.

Alexandro currently works as a regional technical/commercial advisor for OT/ICS Cybersecurity in Latin America where he helps several companies design the IT/OT/ICS cybersecurity strategy and architecture required for the protection of their operational technologies in different verticals and critical infrastructure. understanding its main challenges, risks and opportunities.

His strategic focus spans diverse industries such as Manufacturing, Energy, Oil & Gas, Maritime, Pulp and Paper, Food and Beverage, among others. He advises companies to develop customized solutions and architectures that fit the specific needs and unique challenges of each of these verticals.

With over 25 years of experience in the field of information security and IT/OT cybersecurity, Alexandro has several certifications in Industrial Cybersecurity (GICSP, IEC 62443 Specialist), IT Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), Ethical Hacking (CEH, ECSA)... Show more

Hi, I’m Richard. I am the Co-Founder and CTO of MILL5. I live and work in the Boston area. I enjoy working on the bleeding edge of technology including AI/ML, IoT, Azure, SaaS, Mobile, and more. My goal is to inspire others to innovate using software.

Hi, I’m Richard. I am the Co-Founder and CTO of MILL5. I live and work in the Boston area. I enjoy working on the bleeding edge of technology including AI/ML, IoT, Azure, SaaS, Mobile, and more. My goal is to inspire others to innovate using softwar... Show more

I'm a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in relevant Microsoft technologies. I have designed, developed, and supported numerous Dynamics 365 implementations globally. My work includes defining standards, guiding distributed teams, integrating ERP solutions, and implementing Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations projects.
I love Power Platform, especially Power BI. I have worked extensively in its next evolution as Microsoft Fabric combined with Copilot to bring real value to the business. That is something that I keep on doing with Power Automate with approvals and integrations eliminating 3rd party middleware.
As an MCT I have helped Microsoft to develop and deliver training worldwide for Microsoft to its staff and the partner channel.
As a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, I’m like a Swiss Army knife for business processes. I slice through inefficiencies, debug tangled workflows, and occasionally open a bottle of celebratory virtual champagne. 🍾🔧💼

I'm a Dynamics 365 Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in relevant Microsoft technologies. I have designed, developed, and supported numerous Dynamics 365 implementations globally. My work includes defining standards, guiding distribu... Show more

With a strong passion for Sustainable Technology and Agentic AI, Dennis has been an active member of the Microsoft & Umbraco community well over a decade, writing hundreds of articles, tutorials, speaking at conferences, meetups, contributing to open source projects, youtube videos, podcasts, forums etc. for which he has been awarded 4x Microsoft MVP (Azure AI Foundry, Trustworthy AI and Developer Technologies), 7x Umbraco MVP, Top 3 Open Source contributor in Sweden 2024 and Top 5 Developers in Sweden 2023.

With a strong passion for Sustainable Technology and Agentic AI, Dennis has been an active member of the Microsoft & Umbraco community well over a decade, writing hundreds of articles, tutorials, speaking at conferences, meetups, contributing to open... Show more

I’m Elena, a Microsoft MVP, DataViz & UX Consultant, and international speaker on a mission to balance and clarity to the dashboard universe.

Through MoonStory, I help organizations flip their Power BI reports from cluttered and confusing to accessible, engaging, and actually delightful to use.

Whether I'm designing a report, leading a workshop, or speaking on stage, I bring a little magic, a lot of joy, and a deep belief that better data design leads to better decisions—and happier users.

I’m Elena, a Microsoft MVP, DataViz & UX Consultant, and international speaker on a mission to balance and clarity to the dashboard universe. Through MoonStory, I help organizations flip their Power BI reports from cluttered and confusing to acces... Show more

Especialista FinOps con 7 años de experiencia liderando implementaciones técnicas, operaciones en la nube (AWS, AZURE, GCP) y gestión de soporte técnico para clientes de diferentes sectores, resolviendo casos técnicos con la colaboración de equipos internos y externos. Ganadora de la presea Jóvenes con Valores, y del primer lugar del premio Daniel Cosío Villegas, autora de 7 libros sobre tecnología y FinOps. Cuenta con todas las certificaciones de la FinOps Foundation

Especialista FinOps con 7 años de experiencia liderando implementaciones técnicas, operaciones en la nube (AWS, AZURE, GCP) y gestión de soporte técnico para clientes de diferentes sectores, resolviendo casos técnicos con la colaboración de equipos i... Show more

Maik van der Gaag is the CTO of 3fifty, an experienced consultancy company with a strong focus on the Microsoft Cloud. He has over 15 years of experience providing architecture, development, training, and design expertise. During this, he has worked in various projects ranging from Cloud Transformations to DevOps implementations.

He loves to share knowledge, is a public speaker, writes blogs, and organizes events. Microsoft has recognized him as a Microsoft Azure MVP.

If you want to learn more about him or his expertise, check out his blog (https://msftplayground.com).

Maik van der Gaag is the CTO of 3fifty, an experienced consultancy company with a strong focus on the Microsoft Cloud. He has over 15 years of experience providing architecture, development, training, and design expertise. During this, he has worked ... Show more

Devang is a Principal Program Manager specializing in working on terabyte to petabyte-scale big data analytics projects in the EMEA region. He specializes in product innovation, product evangelization, community building, and product adoption strategies. With a strong educational and professional background in technology, software development, cloud adoption, and data analytics, he has spent the last decade advising clients on implementing large-scale and complex software systems, and data analytics solutions. Devang has been involved in producing training content, and tutorials for Microsoft Fabric experiences.

Devang is a Principal Program Manager specializing in working on terabyte to petabyte-scale big data analytics projects in the EMEA region. He specializes in product innovation, product evangelization, community building, and product adoption strateg... Show more

Juho is the Executive CTO at Sofigate - the leading Nordic business technology company. With 15 years of experience in management consulting and digital development, Juho helps clients create continuous value and competitive advantage of technology and agentic AI by working as an advisor an strategist.

Juho shares lessons learned from his experience in management consulting for digital management across industries and across the Northern Europe. He uses customer references, case examples and technical demos to bring concrete stories around for the audience.

Juho is the Executive CTO at Sofigate - the leading Nordic business technology company. With 15 years of experience in management consulting and digital development, Juho helps clients create continuous value and competitive advantage of technology a... Show more

In an industry often defined by dry diagrams and complex jargon, Chris stands out as the only AI expert dedicated to transforming technical challenges into engaging, human-centric stories.
With a deep expertise in the convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Chris identified a critical failure point in the industry: the disconnect between IT implementation and business understanding. He recognized that the most powerful technology in the world is useless if the people paying for it don't understand the story behind it.
Chris empowers businesses worldwide to feel confident in their AI solutions by serving as the ultimate translator. He breaks down the barriers of "tech-speak" to reveal the compelling business narratives hidden within the data.

As a 17-time author and a four-time bestseller, Chris can understand your questions and help you without complex technical jargon.

Chris is Certified in:
AI (OpenAI, Claude, Joule, and others)
SAP (BASIS, Banking, Finance, CX, HR, Joule)
Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP, IBM, HP)

In an industry often defined by dry diagrams and complex jargon, Chris stands out as the only AI expert dedicated to transforming technical challenges into engaging, human-centric stories. With a deep expertise in the convergence of Artificial Intel... Show more

Barry has spent over 25 years in the tech industry; from developer to solution architect, business transformation manager to IT Director, and CTO of a £100m FinTech company. In 2020 Barry's passion for data and analytics led him to gain an MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Applications.

He is happiest when he's at a whiteboard sketching out a process, architecture, roadmap or solving a problem. He's got a gift for taking complex ideas and presenting them in a way that technical and non-technical audiences can grok. He has a passion for simplifying the complex, and helping organisations use technology to transform and amplify their impact.

Barry has spent over 25 years in the tech industry; from developer to solution architect, business transformation manager to IT Director, and CTO of a £100m FinTech company. In 2020 Barry's passion for data and analytics led him to gain an MSc in Art... Show more

James McQuiggan brings over 25 years of experience to the cybersecurity field, specializing in Human Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, and social engineering. As a former CISO Advisor at KnowBe4, he delivered thought leadership on critical issues ranging from ransomware to the evolving AI threat landscape. Through global conferences, webinars, and media engagements, James excels at translating complex security concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

His extensive background includes senior cybersecurity roles at Siemens (Energy and Wind Divisions), where he developed expertise in industry standards, incident response, and industrial control system (ICS) security. In addition to his corporate work, James serves as part-time faculty at Full Sail University, teaching Cyber Threat Intelligence.

A dedicated community leader, he currently volunteers with ISC2 as Co-chair of the North American Region Advisory Council and Chair of the Southeast Chapter Regional Management Committee, following an eight-year tenure as President of the ISC2 Central Florida Chapter.

James McQuiggan brings over 25 years of experience to the cybersecurity field, specializing in Human Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, and social engineering. As a former CISO Advisor at KnowBe4, he delivered thought leadership on critical is... Show more

Emanuele is an engineer, researcher, and entrepreneur passionate about AI.

After earning his PhD in time series forecasting and working as a guest researcher at EPFL in Lausanne, he is now co-founder and Head of AI at xtream, a company that applies AI to solve complex business challenges. xtream was acquired by TeamSystem in September 2025.

Emanuele is also a professor of AI at the Catholic University of Milan and has been a guest lecturer at Italian, Swiss, and Polish universities.

He has published 8 papers in international journals and contributed to over 30 international conferences, including AMLD Lausanne, ODSC London, WeAreDevelopers Berlin, PyData Berlin, PyData Paris, PyCon Italy, the Swiss Python Summit in Zurich, and Codemotion Milan.

Emanuele is an engineer, researcher, and entrepreneur passionate about AI. After earning his PhD in time series forecasting and working as a guest researcher at EPFL in Lausanne, he is now co-founder and Head of AI at xtream, a company that appli... Show more

I've spent the last 20 years analyzing data. I started in pharmaceutical research as a biostatistician, moved into data science working on sensitivity analysis and AI-powered forecasting systems, then managed a data science team delivering analytics across mobility, energy, e-commerce, and finance.

Now as a freelance Power BI analyst, I specialize in dashboards that executives actually use. I'm a judge for the Power BI DataViz World Championships and speak about the gap between technically correct reports and ones people open twice. My talks focus on matching dashboard architecture to how different roles work with data - from C-level quick status checks to analyst deep dives.

I speak both languages: numbers and business decisions. I live in Germany and work with clients across Europe and the US.

I've spent the last 20 years analyzing data. I started in pharmaceutical research as a biostatistician, moved into data science working on sensitivity analysis and AI-powered forecasting systems, then managed a data science team delivering analytics ... Show more

Frederik started programming in 8th grade, starting out programming Lego Mindstorms and later learning Java and Python for personal Projects.

16 years later Frederik is a Fullstack-Developer with 8 years of professional experience - 4 of those in Kotlin, developing cloud native applications for multiple big customers in the automotive, logistics and energy sector.
During this time he experimented with a lot of different languages and frameworks, developing a broad understanding of the Software development landscape.
4 years ago he fell in love with Kotlin and has been using it as his primary language since.

In his free time he likes to explore programming langues and frameworks, meet and chat to other software enthusiasts and play with his cats.

Frederik started programming in 8th grade, starting out programming Lego Mindstorms and later learning Java and Python for personal Projects. 16 years later Frederik is a Fullstack-Developer with 8 years of professional experience - 4 of those in ... Show more

Chris Aleman is a seasoned Data Analytics Manager at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he leverages his expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business processes.

His passion for data analytics extends beyond his professional responsibilities. As a Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, a Co-Leader of the San Antonio Power BI User Group (PUG), and a speaker at Community Summit NA 2024 and Spark 2024, hosted by the Alamo Regional Data Alliance, Chris is actively involved in the data community, sharing his knowledge and experience.

When not immersed in data, Chris loves to travel with his wife, having explored 22 countries and covered over 61,000 miles together. Back home, they enjoy the company of their family of furbabies, including five cats, two dogs, a turtle, and too many fish to count.

Chris Aleman is a seasoned Data Analytics Manager at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he leverages his expertise to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business processes. His passion for data analytics extends beyond... Show more

Meet Gareth Hay - Your Expert in Control Room Innovation. With over 30 years of navigating the complex world of audiovisual, Gareth has helped shape control rooms that power the world—quite literally (half the world’s electricity transmission, to be exact).

Hailing from the UK, Gareth brings a sharp wit, a no-nonsense attitude, and perhaps a cuppa to every challenge he faces. When not tackling the intricacies of control room workflows, you might find him geeking out over AI trends or contemplating how donuts might be the secret to job satisfaction.

Meet Gareth Hay - Your Expert in Control Room Innovation. With over 30 years of navigating the complex world of audiovisual, Gareth has helped shape control rooms that power the world—quite literally (half the world’s electricity transmission, to be ... Show more

Daniela je voditeljica CroCubea, prve hrvatske satelitske misije i jednog od najuspješnijih STEM projekata u regiji, koji je Hrvatsku aktivno uključio u svemirski ekosustav i donio međunarodno priznanje American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Osnivačica je tvrtke Orbitalyx kroz koju surađuje s europskim i američkim svemirskim tvrtkama na poslovnom razvoju, komunikacijama i industrijskim partnerstvima. Djeluje i kao ekspert-mentor u programima ESA BIC Czech Republic, Cassini Business Accelerator i Women4Space.

Sudjelovala je u razvoju i lansiranju 8 satelitskih misija te kontinuirano radi na povezivanju industrije, institucija i edukacije kako bi nove generacije imale realan put prema karijeri u svemiru.

Uvrštena je na listu Top 100 Women in Aerospace 2025, globalnog izbora vodećih žena u aerospace i NewSpace sektoru.

Daniela je voditeljica CroCubea, prve hrvatske satelitske misije i jednog od najuspješnijih STEM projekata u regiji, koji je Hrvatsku aktivno uključio u svemirski ekosustav i donio međunarodno priznanje American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronaut... Show more

John Miner is a Senior Data Architect at Insight Digital Innovation helping corporations solve their business needs with various data platform solutions.

He has over thirty years of data processing experience, and his architecture expertise encompasses all phases of the software project life cycle, including design, development, implementation, and maintenance of systems.

His credentials include undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island. Also, he has earned certificates from Microsoft for Database Administration (MCDBA), System Administration (MCSA), Data Management & Analytics (MCSE) and Data Science (MPP).

John has been recognized with the Microsoft MVP award ten times for his outstanding contributions to the Data Platform community.

When he is not busy talking to local user groups or writing blog entries on new technology, he spends time with his wife and daughter enjoying outdoor activities. Some of John’s hobbies include wood working projects, crafting a good beer and playing a game of chess.

John Miner is a Senior Data Architect at Insight Digital Innovation helping corporations solve their business needs with various data platform solutions. He has over thirty years of data processing experience, and his architecture expertise encomp... Show more

Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza is a Microsoft MVP, AI for HR expert, and member of the Harvard Advisory Council. With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in HR technology, she helps organizations modernize people operations using tools like Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Copilot. Ana is an international speaker, co-host of the D365 Community Call, and an active voice in the global HR tech space. Her work bridges strategy and implementation, with a focus on making AI practical, human, and useful

Ana Inés Urrutia de Souza is a Microsoft MVP, AI for HR expert, and member of the Harvard Advisory Council. With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in HR technology, she helps organizations modernize people operations using to... Show more

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech leaders, startups and investment teams. She combines her engineering expertise with strategic foresight to help organizations navigate digital transformation. Her current focus includes cybersecurity, ethical tech development, and human-AI-hybrid workforces.

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech ... Show more