Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Parvaiz has had the privilege of managing these organizations' security programs as the CISO.

Kashif is currently the Vice President and CISO of Arancia, in this role he regularly engages with senior executives from clients across all verticals to assess, review and improve their cyber programs.
Prior to his role at Arancia, Mr. Parvaiz was the Regional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a group of the largest hospitals in Ontario. Mr. Parvaiz has overseen the implementation of several successful enterprise-wide security awareness, vulnerability management, risk mitigation, security operations, and incident response programs. In addition, Mr. Parvaiz has developed, managed, and maintained detailed roadmaps to raise organizational cyber maturity levels. Mr. Parvaiz regularly reported to CEOs and board members and has managed multi-million-dollar portfolios. Mr. Parvaiz is an active member in the cyber community and has led thought leadership roundtable discussions for Gartner, IANS and Forrester as well as delivered many keynote presentations at security conferences. Finally, Mr. Parvaiz holds multiple industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO and CRISC as well as an MBA.

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Pa... Show more

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML engineer, he has built systems from 0→1, including large-scale data pipelines with significant cost savings. He also co-authored a research paper on wildfire spread prediction models, cited over 50 times, which has gained renewed relevance amid recent wildfire events in Los Angeles.

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Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML ... Show more

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She has also collaborated with a number of coalitions and elected officials across Illinois to strengthen and pass legislation, including the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. An avid lover of the Great Lakes, Kylah has worked on a number of policy research projects related to Great Lakes waterways and water systems and how they interact with climate change, clean drinking water access, and invasive species. She is currently working as a Relationship Manager with Cook County’s Build Up Cook program, working closely with municipalities in South and West Suburban Cook County to move both water and vertical infrastructure projects from start to finish. In her free time, Kylah can be found baking at home or lounging by Lake Michigan.

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She ha... Show more

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le projet Laafi-Kurabi, couvrant le Mali, le Niger et le Burkina Faso, et chef d’équipe du projet Digitalise Youth Niger, une initiative portée par des jeunes pour promouvoir un usage responsable et sécurisé du numérique. Son travail repose sur des approches de terrain, centrées sur les langues locales, l’implication des jeunes et l’adaptation aux réalités des communautés rurales et périurbaines.

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le proje... Show more

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science Show more

Energy Engineer, with 30+ years in Electrical Engineering, Extra low voltage systems, Solar Photovoltaic Energy and smart Electric Vehicles Supply Equipments.
Mobility Electrifying trainer at the order of Engineers, Lebanon.

Energy Engineer, with 30+ years in Electrical Engineering, Extra low voltage systems, Solar Photovoltaic Energy and smart Electric Vehicles Supply Equipments. Mobility Electrifying trainer at the order of Engineers, Lebanon. Show more

Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director positions at several startup companies and has also co-invested as an angel investor with Sente’s program startups. Prior to his role at Sente , Gerod was a management consultant and business development manager at Cisco Systems, and led partnerships, solution development and IT services engagements at technology companies such as VMware, Siemens and EMC. He received his MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.

Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director posit... Show more

Ameel Sajjad is a Dubai-based entrepreneur, diplomat, and investor whose professional path has grown steadily across technology, real estate, and energy-related work. He spent his early years in the United Kingdom, where structured education and exposure to diverse environments helped him build an adaptable mindset. Over time, he used these experiences to shape a career that balances business responsibilities with a calm, practical approach to long-term progress in multiple fields.

Sajjad began working in the information technology sector, focusing on solutions that improved efficiency and supported transparent decision-making. As he gained experience, he entered the oil and gas trading industry at a young age, allowing him to witness firsthand how global markets operate. This early involvement strengthened his understanding of commercial environments and helped him appreciate how technology can support traditional industries through reliable systems and thoughtful integration.

Sajjad later expanded his work into real estate, concentrating mainly on opportunities within Dubai’s active and diverse market. His involvement includes residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments guided by careful planning and close attention to regulations. He emphasizes transparency, long-term value, and responsible investment practices. Through consistent strategy and steady engagement, he aims to create outcomes that support clients, strengthen partnerships, and contribute positively to the communities connected to his projects.

Ameel Sajjad also serves in a diplomatic capacity as Minister Counsellor for the Commonwealth of Dominica to the United Nations in Geneva. In this role, he participates in discussions related to sustainable development, humanitarian support, and international cooperation. His work includes engaging with governments and global institutions to encourage practical solutions to shared challenges. Through these efforts, he contributes to strengthening relationships that help advance national interests and support broader international goals.

Sajjad maintains a strong commitment to philanthropy, focusing on healthcare, disaster response, and community support. His contributions include helping secure portable hospitals to assist medical services in Dominica, reflecting his belief in initiatives that offer both immediate assistance and long-term benefit. Through travel and exposure to different cultures, he continues to learn from global perspectives. He values steady growth, ethical leadership, and meaningful impact that extends beyond business achievements and supports lasting improvements for communities and future generations.

Ameel Sajjad is a Dubai-based entrepreneur, diplomat, and investor whose professional path has grown steadily across technology, real estate, and energy-related work. He spent his early years in the United Kingdom, where structured education and expo... Show more

Aliu Toheeb Olaitan is a Tech Educator, Innovator, and the Lead Partner at Bravpuls Technologies. With expertise in Blockchain, AI, and Web Development, he is passionate about emerging technologies and their intersection with education and community development, empowering individuals to embrace tech-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

Aliu Toheeb Olaitan is a Tech Educator, Innovator, and the Lead Partner at Bravpuls Technologies. With expertise in Blockchain, AI, and Web Development, he is passionate about emerging technologies and their intersection with education and community ... Show more

Katongole Adam is a Civil Engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda, and an emerging AI innovator passionate about building technologies that give African communities a voice in the digital age. Beyond his engineering studies, Adam is leading pioneering work in low-resource speech technologies, currently developing a Luganda text-to-speech (TTS) system designed to produce natural, intelligible voices for one of Uganda’s most widely spoken languages.

He is the President of the Mbarara University Engineering Society (MUES), a Mastercard Foundation Fellow, and a finalist at the IEEE Africa Entrepreneurship Summit, where he has pitched projects ranging from AgriTech solutions to AI-powered EdTech platforms. His work bridges technical innovation and social impact, with a strong focus on how AI can empower local languages, education, and entrepreneurship in Africa

Katongole Adam is a Civil Engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda, and an emerging AI innovator passionate about building technologies that give African communities a voice in the digital age. Beyond his eng... Show more

Working on a cloud-native transformation to bring a world where everything is wirelessly connected to the unconnected through the internet and accelerate learning curve using digital twins. I am working on cloud-native for 5G radio access networks, Open RAN, 5G broadcast, containerization/orchestration, CI/CD of 5G cellular networks and beyond, and cellular network optimizations. I worked on RF IC design (PLL, Mixer, LNA, High-Frequency Divider) and OpenAirInterface5G (Real-time emulation methodologies for Centralized Radio Access Networks), srsRAN, and Magma projects. Additionally, I am an individual contributor of Openairinterface, barista, sommelier, and a YouTube content creator: OpenAirInerface Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_8dQJotLFiNyOOkW92ahg
NSGA-III: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgWIVOV9bJtIfIxQOYhOuw
Conferencia investigación e implementación de redes 5G en Colombia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORXGFfH7KuI

Working on a cloud-native transformation to bring a world where everything is wirelessly connected to the unconnected through the internet and accelerate learning curve using digital twins. I am working on cloud-native for 5G radio access networks, O... Show more

Over the past decade, Chhitiz's career has spanned a wide range of roles - from software development, project technical lead, to customer support and IT consulting. He has been actively involved in the development of software solutions for end users, B2B customers and enterprise applications, including the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and nobilia Fertigungsleitsystem (FLS). As a full-stack developer with a specialization in back-end architecture, he was responsible to create performant, scalable and efficient solutions.

Over the past decade, Chhitiz's career has spanned a wide range of roles - from software development, project technical lead, to customer support and IT consulting. He has been actively involved in the development of software solutions for end users,... Show more

My main focus these days is building accessible, inclusive products and digital experiences for a variety of clients. I most enjoy working on projects that challenge me to learn something new and push me to grow as a developer.

When I'm not at the computer, I'm usually reading tech blogs, exploring new technologies, or learning about system design and architecture patterns.

My main focus these days is building accessible, inclusive products and digital experiences for a variety of clients. I most enjoy working on projects that challenge me to learn something new and push me to grow as a developer. When I'm not at the... Show more

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python).
Hefesto de los hackers

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python). Hefesto de los hackers Show more

✨I help organisations move from strategy to execution as smoothly, efficiently and collaboratively as possible.

✨I help organisations move from strategy to execution as smoothly, efficiently and collaboratively as possible. Show more

Kay Grebenstein works as a test manager and agile QA coach for ZEISS Industrielle Messtechnik. In recent years, he has ensured quality and tested software in projects in various specialist domains (telecommunications, industry, mail order, energy, etc.).

Kay Grebenstein works as a test manager and agile QA coach for ZEISS Industrielle Messtechnik. In recent years, he has ensured quality and tested software in projects in various specialist domains (telecommunications, industry, mail order, energy, et... Show more

Emmanuel has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics / Business Central environment for over 12 years. Including more than 5 years active in the project business and responsible for holistic solution concepts. Emmanuel currently represents CKL Software GmbH as Partner Manager and Senior Consultant.

Emmanuel has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics / Business Central environment for over 12 years. Including more than 5 years active in the project business and responsible for holistic solution concepts. Emmanuel currently rep... Show more

Brian Fernandes has been working in Radio Frequency Design, Wireless Technology, High Speed Laser Communications, Radio Frequency System Design and R&D Innovation, for more than 25 years, with extensive knowledge and experience in the Radio Frequency and Microwave industry. Product Development from Concept to Manufacturing and R&D Innovation with participation in over 20 projects worldwide, with 36 Patents released and 2 patents pending, and 12 years of Leadership experience leading a diverse team of cross location RF designers. Brian is leading wireless R&D at Continental as Head of Wireless Communication Singapore, at the Architecture and Networking Systems Business Area, Singapore.
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Brian Fernandes has been working in Radio Frequency Design, Wireless Technology, High Speed Laser Communications, Radio Frequency System Design and R&D Innovation, for more than 25 years, with extensive knowledge and experience in the Radio Frequency... Show more

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System, MS DCCP, W365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Complex migration and M365 adoption projects. Management of the pre-sales phase with relations with C-Level customers, definition of economic targets, High-Level and Low-Level project, staffing resources for delivery, management of economic, legal, contractual and capability components.
Supervision and management of projects during delivery and post go-live service.

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System... Show more

As an SMTS AI Software Engineer at AMD, I work on cutting-edge agentic AI, generative AI and LLM solutions across multiple industries. I have over 6 years of experience in AI, 2 years in cybersecurity, and 5 years in the energy industry. My aim is to empower AI developers and professionals with the software, code, and tools they need to succeed in their businesses.

As an SMTS AI Software Engineer at AMD, I work on cutting-edge agentic AI, generative AI and LLM solutions across multiple industries. I have over 6 years of experience in AI, 2 years in cybersecurity, and 5 years in the energy industry. My aim is to... Show more

A recent participant—a senior leader who has worked at Apple, Google, and Picsart—called Shannan's leadership offsite "hands down the best I've ever attended."

Shannan Scarselletta is a leadership and change expert who transforms Fortune 500 organizations through "a fun, neuroscience-backed, practical methodology that translates strategy into tangible behaviors." Over the past decade, her company has coached over 400 Fortune 500 leaders from the C-Suite to the front line, earning an exceptional 99% recommendation rate.

Shannan earned her degree in Philosophy at Cornell University where she was the Captain of the Women’s Basketball team, earning a trip to the 2008 NCAA Tournament. Shannan started her career as a change management consultant at IBM later moving to North Highland Consulting. Whenever Shannan wasn’t working, she was performing Improv at Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles as well as iO and ComedySportz.

Shannan's nationwide Improv experience revealed what consulting lacked: the power of spontaneous, authentic connection. She founded ImproVision Consulting in 2015 to help leaders achieve their transformational goals by putting strategy into action—mastering powerful communication, adaptive thinking, and storytelling that inspires genuine change. Since then, Shannan has helped leaders all over the world from Utilities, Oil & Gas, Tech, Retail and Finance not only execute the change but be the change.

Rather than teaching leadership theory, Shannan creates leaders who thrive in uncertainty. Her memorable keynotes combine practical tools with interactive exercises, leaving attendees feeling inspired and equipped with concrete strategies for building high-performing teams and navigating complex challenges with agility and resilience.

Shannan lives in Houston with her husband Michael and two children. In her spare time, she enjoys perusing estate sales, teaching Improv classes and volunteering.

A recent participant—a senior leader who has worked at Apple, Google, and Picsart—called Shannan's leadership offsite "hands down the best I've ever attended." Shannan Scarselletta is a leadership and change expert who transforms Fortune 500 organ... Show more

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment and Transportation industries with an impact on over 100's of users.

Currently, I am part of the product team at Rafiki.works fostering growth opportunities for freelancers in Africa. In addition, as a Mentor at Na'amal, a UK-based non-profit organisation for social good, I provide mentorship training for refugees and individuals in underrepresented communities with skills training and mentorship needed to strive in the digitised global labour market in collaboration with the World Bank.

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment a... Show more

Greg transforms complex enterprises and builds world-class developer communities. He founded AIRIA.CLOUD and GDGYYC and leads cloud migration, ML and IoT projects in partnership with Google Cloud. He’s a sought after international speaker and facilitator.

You can catch him at gregbennett.io or skateboarding to his next meeting.

Greg transforms complex enterprises and builds world-class developer communities. He founded AIRIA.CLOUD and GDGYYC and leads cloud migration, ML and IoT projects in partnership with Google Cloud. He’s a sought after international speaker and facilit... Show more

Acostumbrada al cambio constante, a enfrentarme cada reto buscando nuevos puntos de vista y abordando las difilcultades de diversas formas.

Me gusta la agilidad y la biología a partes iguales. He pasado de científico de bota y bata, a un perfil de Gestión y Agilidad en un proceso de cambio continuo donde ha aprendido que la mejor forma de enfrentar los nuevos retos es tomando el riesgo sin lanzarse al vacío.

Siempre estratega de cada plan que ejecuta, mis años de experiencia me han permitido ser consciente de que, es muy importante estudiar,pero lo mejor que me ha pasado es escuchar a la gente y aprender de todos, quedandome con todo lo positivo que me proporcionan y conseguir así una visión 360 de todo lo que me rodea.

Acostumbrada al cambio constante, a enfrentarme cada reto buscando nuevos puntos de vista y abordando las difilcultades de diversas formas. Me gusta la agilidad y la biología a partes iguales. He pasado de científico de bota y bata, a un perfil de... Show more

Sachin is responsible for designing the Open Source & AI strategy for the DTO at an Energy Company. He dons two hats as he has a degree in law & engineering, he has previously held positions such as Open Source counsel, Evangelist & IP analyst with HPE, HERE Technologies & Honeywell respectively. Sachin is outdoorsy & loves participating in marathons.

Sachin is responsible for designing the Open Source & AI strategy for the DTO at an Energy Company. He dons two hats as he has a degree in law & engineering, he has previously held positions such as Open Source counsel, Evangelist & IP analyst with H... Show more

Alireza Ghaderi is a PhD candidate in Aerospace Engineering, specializing in smart drones, drone swarms, and AI-driven systems for real-time pilot fatigue and awareness analysis. He is actively involved in multiple global drone projects, ranging from drone shows to IoT-based surveillance systems. Additionally, Alireza is working on his startup, Aware AI, supported by Funding-team, based in San Francisco, where he develops real-time awareness analysis using smartphones and wearables.

Alireza Ghaderi is a PhD candidate in Aerospace Engineering, specializing in smart drones, drone swarms, and AI-driven systems for real-time pilot fatigue and awareness analysis. He is actively involved in multiple global drone projects, ranging from... Show more

Currently works as a Cloud Architect at msg, a leading IT consulting services company in DACH region. Has several years of experience in cloud infrastructure and data engineering consulting, including cloud migrations, Kubernetes-based data platforms, and serverless cloud projects. Driven by a genuine desire to share knowledge and help people and organizations build solutions that support their goals.

Currently works as a Cloud Architect at msg, a leading IT consulting services company in DACH region. Has several years of experience in cloud infrastructure and data engineering consulting, including cloud migrations, Kubernetes-based data platforms... Show more

Dr Adam Sroka, Head of Machine Learning Engineering at Origami Energy, is an experienced data and AI leader helping organisations unlock value from data by delivering enterprise-scale solutions and building high-performing data and analytics teams from the ground up. Adam shares his thoughts and ideas through public speaking, tech community events, on his blog, and in his podcast.

Many organisations aren't getting the most out of their data and many data professionals struggle to communicate their results or the complexity and value of their work in a way that business stakeholders can relate to. Being able to understand both the technology and how it translates to real benefits is key.

Simply hiring the most capable people often isn’t enough. The solution is a mix of clear and explicit communication, strong fundamentals and engineering discipline, and an appetite to experiment and iterate to success quickly.

If this is something you’re struggling with - either as an organisation finding its feet with data and AI or as a data professional - the approaches and systems Adam has developed over his career will be able to help so please reach out.

Cutting edge data technologies are redefining every industry and adopting these new ways of working can be difficult and frustrating. One day, there will be best practices and playbooks for how to maximise the value from your data and teams, but until then Adam is eager to share his experiences in both business and data and shed some light on what works.

Dr Adam Sroka, Head of Machine Learning Engineering at Origami Energy, is an experienced data and AI leader helping organisations unlock value from data by delivering enterprise-scale solutions and building high-performing data and analytics teams fr... Show more

Patrick Gallucci is a Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert and Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. He has 25+ years’ experience working with data platforms including, Azure Data Services, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Synapse, Hadoop, CosmosDB & Azure Data Lake Services. He is responsible for the technical architecture, governance, and service delivery quality for Data and Analytics Practice at HCHB.

Patrick Gallucci is a Microsoft Certified Educator, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert and Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. He has 25+ years’ experience working with data platforms including, Azure Data Serv... Show more

Principal Program Manager for Power Platform Developer and Admin Experience. Focused on empowering Citizen Developers, IT Professionals, and Executive Management by providing the Governance, Security, Compliance, Applications Lifecycle Management, and Service Management foundations needed to adopt the Power Platform to transform their business.

Principal Program Manager for Power Platform Developer and Admin Experience. Focused on empowering Citizen Developers, IT Professionals, and Executive Management by providing the Governance, Security, Compliance, Applications Lifecycle Management, an... Show more