Dansturn Kimbowa is Co-founder and Operations Lead at Nearly Free Energy, building community-owned microgrids using open-source energy infrastructure in Uganda. A registered electrical engineer with 10+ years’ experience in grid integration, substations, solar-grid systems, and utility operations, he previously led engineering projects at Umeme Ltd, including solar integration into Uganda’s national grid. He now leads deployment of resilient community microgrids and DER systems.

Dansturn Kimbowa is Co-founder and Operations Lead at Nearly Free Energy, building community-owned microgrids using open-source energy infrastructure in Uganda. A registered electrical engineer with 10+ years’ experience in grid integration, substati... Show more

Aaron Tushabe is a technologist and entrepreneur with 10+ years’ experience in platform engineering, reliability, and open-source infrastructure. He has led product engineering teams at DroneUp, Citi, and ThoughtWorks. As Co-founder of Nearly Free Energy, he is building community-owned microgrids in East Africa using open-source energy technologies, advancing resilient and affordable energy systems for communities connected to unreliable grids.

Aaron Tushabe is a technologist and entrepreneur with 10+ years’ experience in platform engineering, reliability, and open-source infrastructure. He has led product engineering teams at DroneUp, Citi, and ThoughtWorks. As Co-founder of Nearly Free En... Show more

Miguel Olivan from CIRCE brings 20 years of software development experience to the energy sector, focusing on data acquisition, data analysis, and SCADA systems. He develops software for Digital Substations based on the IEC 61850 standard, specifically oriented to protection functions and power quality. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics and an M.Sc. in Systems and Computer Science, combining an academic background with engineering experience to address energy innovations.

Miguel Olivan from CIRCE brings 20 years of software development experience to the energy sector, focusing on data acquisition, data analysis, and SCADA systems. He develops software for Digital Substations based on the IEC 61850 standard, specifical... Show more

James Faxon is a senior technology and cybersecurity executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and operational transformation across global manufacturing, energy, aerospace, mining, and retail organizations. He has held executive leadership roles including Global CISO, Head of Cyber Operations, and Managing Director, leading large scale initiatives involving ERP modernization, infrastructure transformation, enterprise governance, and technology enabled operational improvement.

Throughout his career, James has focused on aligning technology investments to measurable business outcomes while improving scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency. He has led multimillion dollar transformation programs, supported mergers and acquisitions, built enterprise operating models, and advised executive leadership and boards on technology, risk, and modernization strategy.

More recently, James has operated in advisory and fractional leadership capacities, helping organizations navigate growth, modernization, workforce development, and emerging technology initiatives including AI enabled operational capabilities.

James Faxon is a senior technology and cybersecurity executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and operational transformation across global manufacturing, energy, a... Show more

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an MBA, Soumya brings a rare dual lens, translating deep technical architecture decisions into business outcomes and product strategy. He is an IEEE member and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work spans API-driven IoT platforms, real-time energy management systems, and developer-facing product design. Soumya is passionate about building APIs that don't just work, but scale, delight developers, and create lasting platform ecosystems.

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an ... Show more

Dr. Justin Ellis is the Program Manager for Operational Strategy and Impact Analysis at the University of Georgia's Office of Sustainability within the Facilities Management Division (FMD). In this role, he leverages data analytics to guide UGA’s strategic vision and optimize operational strategies for sustainability. He leads the Office’s Clean Energy and Climate Solutions program, chairs FMD’s Fleet Electrification Workgroup, and organizes the FMD Data Leadership Initiative. In 2025, he co-founded the Campus Energy and Resiliency Group (CERG), fostering statewide collaboration that enables University System of Georgia institutions to share strategies and advance energy management and savings initiatives. He also chairs CERG’s Energy Targets and Data Reporting Standardization Sub-Committee. As a restoration ecologist and GIS specialist with over two decades of experience, Dr. Ellis has a proven track record in using data analysis and modeling to plan, implement, and achieve operations and sustainability targets.

Dr. Justin Ellis is the Program Manager for Operational Strategy and Impact Analysis at the University of Georgia's Office of Sustainability within the Facilities Management Division (FMD). In this role, he leverages data analytics to guide UGA’s str... Show more

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Tiangay Samandia Massaquoi is a Data and AI governance practitioner, software engineer, policy expert, and emerging technology strategist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public sector data systems, and digital governance in West Africa.
She currently serves as a Data Expert under a Global Partnership for Education Programme, embedded within the Planning and Policy Directorate of Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education — where she works directly on data systems, policy design, and evidence-based planning at the heart of government.
As a software engineer, Tiangay is passionate about building applications that solve real, everyday problems for Sierra Leoneans — grounded in the belief that technology should be felt in people’s lives, not just debated in policy rooms. She is a passionate advocate for harnessing artificial intelligence to transform Sierra Leone and the broader West African region from reactive societies into predictive ones — using data and intelligent systems to anticipate challenges, allocate resources smarter, and get ahead of crises before they arrive.

Tiangay’s academic formation is both unusually broad and deliberately interconnected. She holds a Master’s in Global Public Policy with Distinction from SOAS University of London, where her research interrogated how donor-driven implementation shapes policy practice in Sierra Leone’s education sector. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at the University of York — extending her expertise to the technical frontier of AI. She further holds a Postgraduate qualification in Education from University College London, and a Postgraduate qualification in Poverty and Development from the University of Sussex — giving her a rigorous grounding in the human development conditions that technology must ultimately serve.

Her work spans AI readiness, data governance frameworks, and the institutional conditions that determine whether technology serves public good or bypasses it. She is a vocal advocate for rethinking AI priorities in African public institutions — arguing that governance infrastructure must be built alongside, not after, AI deployment.
Tiangay is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and brings to every platform the rare combination of technical knowledge, policy fluency, hands-on engineering experience, and the lived perspective of a practitioner working inside a West African government institution.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Tiangay Samandia Massaquoi is a Data and AI governance practitioner, software engineer, policy expert, and emerging technology strategist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public sector data systems, and digital governance in We... Show more

Nico Rikken has a track record in maximizing the potential of Free and Open Source Software in the energy sector and in the Netherlands. As Open Source Ambassador at grid operator Alliander he helps make open source project participation successful and ensure control over the company software supply chain. As Country Coordinator for the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) he has successfully influenced policy to ensure the rights of open source software users and developers.

Nico Rikken has a track record in maximizing the potential of Free and Open Source Software in the energy sector and in the Netherlands. As Open Source Ambassador at grid operator Alliander he helps make open source project participation successful a... Show more

Nicolas Byl entdeckte bereits während des Studiums der Medizinischen Informatik seine Leidenschaft für verteilte Systeme. Nach Jahren des Pendelns zwischen den Welten von Dev, Sec und Ops ist er auf die dunkle Seite der Macht ins Management gewechselt und leitet das Platform Engineering Chapter der E.ON Digital Technology.

Nicolas Byl entdeckte bereits während des Studiums der Medizinischen Informatik seine Leidenschaft für verteilte Systeme. Nach Jahren des Pendelns zwischen den Welten von Dev, Sec und Ops ist er auf die dunkle Seite der Macht ins Management gewechsel... Show more

Régis Le Drézen is a recognized expert in smart grids and energy transition. With over 20 years of experience at EDF, RTE and Enedis, he has led major innovation and infrastructure programs, including Smart Grid Vendée and e-mobility initiatives. Former Managing Director of Think Smartgrids, he now contributes to accelerating digitalization and industrial transformation of energy systems.

Régis Le Drézen is a recognized expert in smart grids and energy transition. With over 20 years of experience at EDF, RTE and Enedis, he has led major innovation and infrastructure programs, including Smart Grid Vendée and e-mobility initiatives. For... Show more

Luca Busolli is a MISE-certified Innovation Manager and seasoned Blockchain Consultant with over two decades of engineering and management experience. He actively serves as a Member of the Parliamentary Intergroup on Blockchain, AI, and Crypto at the Italian Chamber of Deputies. Dedicated to generating real-world impact through Web3, Luca is the founder and former CEO of Charity Wall, an international award-winning IT startup that tracks and authenticates donations via blockchain. He acts as a Subject Matter Expert in Blockchain at the University of Perugia and mentors startups for various incubators. Having led international projects as a CEO and Operation Manager in the energy and industrial sectors , Luca now focuses on advising public bodies and companies on implementing blockchain for socio-economic empowerment, such as the national "Smart Heritage" framework.

Luca Busolli is a MISE-certified Innovation Manager and seasoned Blockchain Consultant with over two decades of engineering and management experience. He actively serves as a Member of the Parliamentary Intergroup on Blockchain, AI, and Crypto at the... Show more

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗺á𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬 𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗼𝘀 𝘁é𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀.
Trayectoria en la operación, soporte y evolución de infraestructuras on-premise, virtualizadas y cloud, garantizando la disponibilidad, estabilidad y continuidad de servicios críticos del negocio.

Experiencia en gestión de operaciones IT, incluyendo soporte a usuarios, gestión de aplicaciones empresariales (ERP), monitoreo y gestión de incidencias bajo marcos ITIL, asegurando el cumplimiento de SLA y promoviendo la mejora continua.

Participación y liderazgo en proyectos de implementación y optimización tecnológica, incluyendo despliegue de infraestructura, migraciones y apertura de nuevas sedes (redes, comunicaciones, POS e integraciones), con ejecución de pruebas end-to-end, go-live y soporte post-implementación.

Experiencia en gestión de equipos técnicos y proveedores IT, administración de activos tecnológicos y toma de decisiones orientadas a la eficiencia operativa, optimización de costos y continuidad del negocio.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗜𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗺á𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬 𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗼𝘀 𝘁é𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀. Trayectoria en la operació... Show more

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufacturing, life sciences, energy, consumer goods, and technology services.
Currently serving as Leader, PMO & Functional Integration Architect at First Quality Enterprises, Nahush spearheads SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives, leading end-to-end project lifecycles and enabling Industry 4.0 innovations such as predictive maintenance, real-time analytics, and process automation.
Previously, at Deloitte Consulting, Nahush partnered with marquee clients such as 3M HealthCare (Solventum), Westrock, Google, and Disney, delivering complex SAP-driven transformations and integrations. His contributions included implementing SAP DRC e-invoicing in Europe, managing large-scale data migrations with BODS, leading OTC/ITO functional integration, and designing innovative solutions like SAP Fiori apps and SAP Event Mesh. He also played a pivotal role in pre-sales activities, helping Deloitte secure $12M in new consulting engagements.
Earlier in his career, Nahush held senior roles at Capgemini, Colgate, Ostindo International, Bristlecone, and Connex Metals, where he built a strong foundation in SAP ABAP development, techno-functional leadership, and data integration. His expertise spans SAP modules including OTC, ACM, FICO, MM, SD, PM, PP, RAR, and EWM, alongside deep technical knowledge of BODS, IDOCs, APIs, ODATA, Fiori, and BRF+.
A results-driven leader, Nahush is recognized for his ability to influence decision-making, drive change management, mentor teams, and align technical solutions with business goals. His work consistently delivers operational excellence, scalability, and measurable business value for Fortune 500 clients.
Nahush holds a Bachelor’s in Information Technology Engineering from the University of Mumbai and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Operations Management) from Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning.

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufac... Show more

Claudia Soneh é mãe, engenheira de formação acadêmica.
Após 25 anos como executiva de multinacional do setor de Oil & Gas fundou a Soneh Consulting. Diversas certificações internacionais em Liderança Executiva, conselheira independente certificada pelo IBGC atua como Mentora de líderes, Consultora e Palestrante.
Apaixonada por relações humanas e processos como meio de transformações.
Acredito que todos merecem se permitir recalcular a rota e recomeçar sempre que for necessário. Coragem não é ausência de medo, mas ir com tudo apesar do medo e com muito preparo.

Claudia Soneh é mãe, engenheira de formação acadêmica. Após 25 anos como executiva de multinacional do setor de Oil & Gas fundou a Soneh Consulting. Diversas certificações internacionais em Liderança Executiva, conselheira independente certificada ... Show more

Having more than 15 years for experience with IT industry with expertise in Cloud and CMS development.

Having more than 15 years for experience with IT industry with expertise in Cloud and CMS development. Show more

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Warren started programming by making mods for The Elder Scrolls IV. While some of them did not result in a BSOD. Most did. This habit has not faded with time, and nor has their proclivity for tinkering/modding/breaking things.

Graduating from UCT with a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Warren has worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies (Oracle, Amazon, Booking) in the Web-Scale space.

In 2023, they returned to South Africa from a stint in the Netherlands(It was too cold.) They wanted to get back into 'dirty' hands on engineering work. Currently, they now work at Hydrogen Energy Applications (HYENA) as a Staff Systems/Software Engineer building the future of stationary remote generators. These generators make use of Fuel Cells.

They are incredibly passionate about automation, electrical engineering, and empowering others to build software that is performant, scalable, practical and, above all, a 'joy to use'. No matter the customer.

In their free time(hah), They can be found playing guitar. He still cannot play wonderwall.

Bio Warren started programming by making mods for The Elder Scrolls IV. While some of them did not result in a BSOD. Most did. This habit has not faded with time, and nor has their proclivity for tinkering/modding/breaking things. Graduating fr... Show more

Ravi Pelodia is a Senior Principal Piping Engineer at Worley Group with over 21 years of experience in the design, execution, and safe operation of large-scale Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, and refinery facilities. He has held senior technical leadership roles, including Piping Engineering Lead, Lead PMC Piping Stress Engineer, Principal Engineer, and Senior Piping Stress Analyst, across globally recognized engineering organizations such as Worley, Bechtel, Technip, and Samsung Engineering.
Throughout his career, Mr. Pelodia has contributed to multi-billion-dollar megaprojects worldwide, delivering technically complex piping systems involving high-temperature, high-pressure, and cryogenic services. His expertise includes advanced piping stress analysis, dynamic and transient analysis, turbine and compressor piping qualification, and stress-critical system design that directly impacts plant reliability, safety, and operability. His work has supported major process units such as CDU/VDU units, hydrocrackers, hydrogen generation units, LNG liquefaction trains, storage tank farms, gas treatment systems, and compressor facilities.
In senior leadership and PMC roles, Mr. Pelodia has managed large, multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinated global workshare execution, and exercised technical authority in reviewing and approving contractor deliverables across multiple countries, including the United States, Italy, Spain, Korea, India, and China. He has led piping engineering efforts for major energy clients such as Shell, ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, BP, BAPCO, Reliance Industries, and Venture Global LNG, ensuring compliance with international codes and project-specific standards.
Mr. Pelodia is known for delivering technically sound and practical engineering solutions, including optimized piping layouts, effective support strategies, and mitigation of dynamic and operational loads. His leadership has contributed to improved constructability, operational efficiency, safety performance, and cost control on complex industrial projects.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Oil & Gas) from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India, a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), India, and is a certified Project Management Professional.

Ravi Pelodia is a Senior Principal Piping Engineer at Worley Group with over 21 years of experience in the design, execution, and safe operation of large-scale Oil & Gas, LNG, petrochemical, and refinery facilities. He has held senior technical leade... Show more

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Chidera Okpara is a passionate education leader, business administrator, marriage counselor, and transformational speaker dedicated to helping individuals and families build meaningful, successful lives. With a background in Economics and an MSc in Business Administration, she combines academic knowledge with practical life experience to deliver impactful insights.
As a school administrator and entrepreneur in Nigeria, Chidera has firsthand experience navigating the realities of education and leadership in underserved communities. Beyond her professional work, she is a committed marriage counselor who has mentored and guided many couples toward building strong, healthy, and successful marriages.
Through her speaking, Chidera shares powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, relationships, and personal growth—especially for women balancing career, family, and purpose. Her sessions are practical, relatable, and deeply inspiring, equipping audiences with actionable strategies they can immediately apply in their lives.
She is particularly passionate about leadership development, women empowerment, education transformation, work-life balance, and building thriving relationships and families.

Speaker Bio (Enhanced Professional Version) Chidera Okpara is a passionate education leader, business administrator, marriage counselor, and transformational speaker dedicated to helping individuals and families build meaningful, successful lives. W... Show more

Christophe Meyer est formateur SAFe depuis plus de 15 ans.

Il est doctorant en Sciences de Gestion à l’Université Grenoble Alpes (CERAG), où ses recherches portent sur les dynamiques humaines et organisationnelles dans les transformations Agile.
Il est certifié Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant (Advanced SPC) et titulaire de deux masters en diagnostic et management des organisations et en informatique de gestion.

Il intervient lorsque l’agilité devient complexe : organisations à grande échelle, gouvernance et responsabilités managériales réelles.

Il accompagne et forme des équipes et des trains SAFe dans des contextes exigeants : énergie, banque, industrie, cybersécurité.

Son approche est pragmatique et humaine : comprendre avant d’appliquer, décider avant d’outiller.
Il forme des professionnels capables d’agir avec discernement, y compris dans des environnements contraints ou à forts enjeux organisationnels.

Christophe Meyer est formateur SAFe depuis plus de 15 ans. Il est doctorant en Sciences de Gestion à l’Université Grenoble Alpes (CERAG), où ses recherches portent sur les dynamiques humaines et organisationnelles dans les transformations Agile. ... Show more

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explores how energy constraints, data sovereignty, and local context should shape the way AI agents are built and deployed in Africa.

Her work centers on practical, sustainable AI design, building systems that are not only capable, but responsible and aligned with real-world infrastructure and societal constraints.

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explo... Show more

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applications in healthcare, energy optimization, and computer vision.
She actively mentors students in AI and cloud technologies, has delivered technical webinars on hackathon strategy and AI system design, and works at the intersection of applied machine learning and scalable software systems.
Her work focuses on making advanced AI accessible through practical system integration using modern development frameworks.

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applic... Show more

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Karthik Ravva is a seasoned Senior Product Manager with over 12 years of experience driving impactful technology solutions across the public healthcare, insurance, banking, and energy sectors. He brings deep expertise in product management, business analytics, data science, and enterprise software development. His career spans pivotal roles leading end-to-end SDLC efforts, agile transformations, and large-scale implementations for clients including Austin Energy, Texas HHSC, T-Mobile, McKesson, and TxDOT. Karthik combines strategic vision with technical proficiency in tools like Tableau, Python, Oracle SQL, Salesforce, and cloud platforms. He is certified in Scrum, Safe, Six Sigma, and Big Data Analytics, and holds multiple advanced degrees including a Master’s in Business Analytics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Systems & Marketing. Known for his ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions, Karthik excels in product innovation, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven decision-making.

Karthik Ravva is a seasoned Senior Product Manager with over 12 years of experience driving impactful technology solutions across the public healthcare, insurance, banking, and energy sectors. He brings deep expertise in product management, business ... Show more

I am a Senior Solution Architect and Requirements Engineer with over 14 years of experience
designing complex IT landscapes — from AEM ecosystems and e-commerce platforms to critical infrastructure.

My career spans high-impact roles at organizations such as SPAR Business Services, BMW
(via Eggs Unimedia GmbH), HABA, and ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG,
where I led more than 80 projects with teams of up to 50 people.

I bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution,
with deep expertise in Java, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), SAP CX,
cloud-native architectures, and CI/CD pipelines on AWS and Azure.

I combine strong technical depth with agile leadership, stakeholder management at C-level,
and a pragmatic approach to solution design. I am passionate about building scalable,
maintainable systems that align technical excellence with real business value.

I am a Senior Solution Architect and Requirements Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing complex IT landscapes — from AEM ecosystems and e-commerce platforms to critical infrastructure. My career spans high-impact roles at organizat... Show more

Espen Holtebu started his career as a solar engineer before moving into data engineering. A strong foundation in SQL and analytical thinking made the transition natural and fun.

Today Espen works with modern data platforms in the public sector, helping teams navigate the shift from legacy, GUI‑based tooling to code‑driven, transparent workflows. He focuses on practical enablement, organizational change, and building sustainable ways of working with data at scale.

Outside of work, Espen enjoys fishing and spending time in nature with his family.

Espen Holtebu started his career as a solar engineer before moving into data engineering. A strong foundation in SQL and analytical thinking made the transition natural and fun. Today Espen works with modern data platforms in the public sector, he... Show more

Anthony has been a technology leader for over 10 years at the sharp end of business, starting out in digital productivity which quickly developed to wrap around data and analytics. With his primary focus being on business optimisation to make for efficient and well run organisations, learning how to interpret systems data was a basic inevitability. After five years behind the wheel of PowerBI in earnest, Anthony went freelance to enable him to bring his services to organisations who couldn't get the meaning out of their own data, and the wider M365 ecosystem. Outside his work Ant is the proud husband and father of two pre-teen boys and a lover of adventures of any kind whether that's mountain biking, wildcamping, snowsport or even just the big thrills at waterparks and theme parks with the family. From a young age he has always been curious about how things work and loves nothing more than building a shed or stripping a bike. So naturally problem solving with data was always going to be an attraction!

Anthony has been a technology leader for over 10 years at the sharp end of business, starting out in digital productivity which quickly developed to wrap around data and analytics. With his primary focus being on business optimisation to make for eff... Show more

Amari Lewis-Simpson is an entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record in capital raising, technology and global business development.

Amari founded ticketing startup Weventra in 2019 aged just 21 to eradicate ticket fraud and a lack of transparency on the secondary market. The company went on to launch NFT-based backstage passes for rap superstar 50 Cent's final lap tour at Wembley.

In 2024, Amari launched Lewis-Simpson Partners (LSP) Capital Group to provide a platform for investors to access a diverse range of opportunities of capital raising across Amari’s expertise sectors of real estate and technology. Already, Amari has successfully secured more than £60M in investments across renewable energy, blockchain, real estate, and high-value asset management.

Amari is also the consummate deal maker, demonstrated when he worked with Barbados government source Metaverse land.

Fast becoming one of the most sought-after global speakers in the circuit, Amari has addressed more than 100,000 people at summits including Google, NFT.NYC, and Binance. He also served as a keynote speaker at the Dubai Global Investment Summit this year, receiving the Young Entrepreneurship Award Under 30. Malta’s Global Real Estate Conference, Qatar Money Expo, Africa Tech Week in Cape Town, and the Global Family Office Investment Summit in Cannes are also previous talks Amari has given to rousing receptions recently.

With a growing and engaged digital audience of more than 600,000, Amari’s influence is spanning across not just sectors and continents but inspiring the next generation.

Amari Lewis-Simpson is an entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record in capital raising, technology and global business development. Amari founded ticketing startup Weventra in 2019 aged just 21 to eradicate ticket fraud and a lack of tr... Show more

Satabdy Jena completed her PhD in Electrical engineering (Power Systems) from IIT ROORKEE in 2023. Post this , she joined Shell Technology Centre Bangalore as a Power Systems Modelling Researcher. Her broader domain of work and research interests include microgrids, control systems design, Electrolysers integration, e-mobility, Grid Automation, Techno-commercial analysis.

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Satabdy Jena completed her PhD in Electrical engineering (Power Systems) from IIT ROORKEE in 2023. Post this , she joined Shell Technology Centre Bangalore as a Power Systems Modelling Researcher. Her broader domain of work and research interests inc... Show more

Amit Arora is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in database, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He partners with financial technology and global energy customers, as well as AWS Certified Partners, to deliver technical guidance and architect cloud solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Amit brings deep expertise in cloud migration and AI-driven modernization, helping organizations migrate and modernize their existing database environments to the AWS Cloud — and harness the power of AI and machine learning to unlock greater scalability, performance, and innovation.

Amit Arora is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in database, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He partners with financial technology and global energy customers, as well as AWS Certified Partners, to deliver techn... Show more