If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins.

Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity.

With a career spanning roles as an energy trader, global head of innovation, and startup founder, Stephen has worked with companies of all sizes - from agile one-person ventures, to European scale-ups, to multinational corporations with over 100,000 employees.

As the founder of Culturedge®, Stephen advises medium to large enterprises on building the structures and strategies they need to embed innovation, take manageable risks and achieve exponential growth.

As the co-founder of Strategy Quest, Stephen gives companies the opportunity to co-design AI-powered business simulations and wargames - to strengthen their resilience and decision-making under uncertain conditions.

Known for pushing boundaries and telling executives not what they want, but what they need to hear – Stephen has helped redesign flagship products like ABN AMRO Bank's Tikkie and established global innovation frameworks at organisations like SGS.

A polyglot and global citizen, Stephen has lived in five countries and speaks five languages, bringing an international perspective to every new challenge.

If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins. Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity. ... Show more

AI Scientist driving scalable retail modeling, causal inference, and supply chain decisions for Target's growing digital business. Previously, he was a Graduate student in AI at Duke with research stints at the Center for Advanced Hindsight and IBM Labs for their open source and pro bono initiatives.

AI Scientist driving scalable retail modeling, causal inference, and supply chain decisions for Target's growing digital business. Previously, he was a Graduate student in AI at Duke with research stints at the Center for Advanced Hindsight and IBM L... Show more

Heath Ledet is spending this chapter of his life on the work he started with: making music. A blues and Americana musician, singer, and songwriter, Heath Ledet is getting back into the music business in earnest after retiring from the oil and gas industry. He is returning to live performance with a focus on festivals and events, and he has a full album of unreleased music that he plans to release one song per month.

Alongside the music, Ledet runs a new business. Through Top Shelf Development, his home and property development company, he buys property, builds homes on it, and sells them. The work applies what he learned building a business in the energy industry to residential construction.

Ledet is originally from South Louisiana. For more than 16 years he has lived in The Woodlands, Texas, which is part of the greater Conroe and Montgomery County area.

The path to this point started with music, his first calling. As a musician, Ledet made the decision to focus on building a company that would give his family financial security. That choice took him into power generation for oil and gas infrastructure. There he grew Montco Oilfield Solutions, a power generation business that supported major oil companies with their infrastructure.
Building Montco is the accomplishment in his professional life that Ledet is most proud of. That chapter closed when he sold the company to a large company that will continue to grow the business and its employees. With the sale, the company he built and the people who helped build it moved forward under new ownership, and Ledet retired from the power generation and oil and gas infrastructure business.

Music did not leave his life during the business years. In October 2013, Heath Ledet released the album Chasing My Dreams, a 10-song collection with Pershing Wells featured throughout. Its tracks are "Chasing My Dreams," "Wrapped Around Your Finger," "Too Good for Me," "Dirty Money," "You're Not Alone," "Forever," "We Dance," "Time Under the Sun," "Got My Eyes On You," and "Nothing to Lose." Other musicians credited on individual tracks include Todd Sorenson, Todd Adams, Randy Ellis, Kathy Ledet, Troy Percle, Cory Duplechin, Lonnie Lapeyrouse, Terri Chiasson, and Charles "Chucky C" Elam. The album can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify, Shazam, and SoundCloud.

Away from music and business, Ledet is a father, and his family is an important part of his life. His ranch in Arkansas is where he goes to hunt, fish, ride ATV trails, spend time on the lake, hike, and go rock hunting.

Ledet has also been involved in his community through charitable giving and volunteer work. His support has included the Midland Police Department, contributing to the work of local law enforcement. It has included United Way, the nonprofit that works to strengthen communities through local partnerships. It has included schools, where he has invested in the education of students. He has also been part of a wide range of other charitable and volunteer efforts.

For Heath Ledet, this chapter brings him back to where he started. His oil and gas career is complete, and his time is now divided among his music, Top Shelf Development, his family, and his ranch in Arkansas.

Heath Ledet is spending this chapter of his life on the work he started with: making music. A blues and Americana musician, singer, and songwriter, Heath Ledet is getting back into the music business in earnest after retiring from the oil and gas ind... Show more

Bootstrapped founder. Minimalist, grug-brained developer. Creator of Tusk for macOS and GNOME. Author of Platform Agentic: "Definitive Guide for Building Compliant Ai Agents".

Background in engineering, research and sales, it is my mission to filter out the cruft in tech and orgs, and maintain a steady focus on value, delivering sustainable, long-term business outcomes.

Bootstrapped founder. Minimalist, grug-brained developer. Creator of Tusk for macOS and GNOME. Author of Platform Agentic: "Definitive Guide for Building Compliant Ai Agents". Background in engineering, research and sales, it is my mission to filt... Show more

Marie Dedikova is a Senior Software Engineer at Thoughtworks, entrepreneur, and coach with nine years of experience in the technology industry. She is passionate about building technology that serves people and the planet, with a particular interest in ethical AI, responsible innovation, and sustainable software development. As a self-taught programmer, Marie understands the importance of accessible education. She has taught women programming at FrauenLoop, facilitated workshops, and delivered talks on AI, technology, and personal well-being. Through her work, she advocates for more conscious technology decisions and supports women in building fulfilling careers in tech.

Marie Dedikova is a Senior Software Engineer at Thoughtworks, entrepreneur, and coach with nine years of experience in the technology industry. She is passionate about building technology that serves people and the planet, with a particular interest ... Show more

20+years of database and DataWarehouse development

20+years of database and DataWarehouse development Show more

Patrick Kelley is a CISO and executive security advisor with nearly 30 years across information security, critical infrastructure, and network forensics. Over that career he has delivered CISO and security-advisory services to hundreds of organizations — from enterprises with boards and regulatory obligations to ultra-high-net-worth families in entertainment. He pairs boardroom-level risk communication with deep technical work in SOC operations, OT/ICS security, AI-assisted detection, incident response, and offensive security.

Patrick has delivered more than 120 talks and trainings since 2012, including RSA Conference, Black Hat, DEF CON's Packet Hacking Village, and GridSecCon; spoken on panels alongside the FBI, CIA, and NSA; trained for NERC, CISA, CRISP, and E-ISAC; lectured in cybersecurity programs at CUNY, Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University, and the University of California; and been featured in Fortune, CNN, NBC News, The Guardian, and Krebs on Security. He is the author of The First 90 Days as CISO and CBI-CS: An Introduction to Burnout Intelligence.

Patrick Kelley is a CISO and executive security advisor with nearly 30 years across information security, critical infrastructure, and network forensics. Over that career he has delivered CISO and security-advisory services to hundreds of organizatio... Show more

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner.

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner. Show more

Cloud Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer and tech anthusiast. I works at the intersection of software development, cloud infrastructure, and automation, with hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining web applications and backend services.
I has experience working with AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and backend development with Node.js, Python, Django, and FastAPI.

Cloud Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer and tech anthusiast. I works at the intersection of software development, cloud infrastructure, and automation, with hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining web applications and backend servi... Show more

Christopher J. “Chris” Snider, NRP, EMT-P, WP-C, is a paramedic, safety consultant, and educator with 17 years of experience in emergency services and eight years in safety and emergency response consulting. Since first entering EMS in 2002, his career has included high-volume 911 response, Critical Care Transport, industrial medicine and safety, and emergency preparedness.

Chris currently works in the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin, supporting major infrastructure construction projects with a focus on occupational safety, emergency incident planning, responder integration, and risk management in high-hazard environments. His background combines frontline paramedicine with industrial safety and incident management, giving him a practical perspective on how clinicians and organizations prepare for both everyday emergencies and uncommon events.

As an educator, Chris remains committed to advancing paramedicine and helping EMTs and paramedics develop the knowledge, judgment, and perspective needed to thrive throughout their careers. He teaches continuing education and conference programs focused on clinical and operational considerations, professional development, leadership, and emergency preparedness.

Outside of his professional work, Chris lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with his wife and their three children.

Christopher J. “Chris” Snider, NRP, EMT-P, WP-C, is a paramedic, safety consultant, and educator with 17 years of experience in emergency services and eight years in safety and emergency response consulting. Since first entering EMS in 2002, his care... Show more

Computólogo por profesión, melómano por obsesión y chilango de tiempo completo. Soy co-fundador de Sudo FCiencias, Lider @ AWS Student Builder Group UNAM y Staff @ PythonCDMX. Creo firmemente que facilitando el acceso al conocimiento tecnológico nos acercará a un mejor futuro para todxs.

Computólogo por profesión, melómano por obsesión y chilango de tiempo completo. Soy co-fundador de Sudo FCiencias, Lider @ AWS Student Builder Group UNAM y Staff @ PythonCDMX. Creo firmemente que facilitando el acceso al conocimiento tecnológico nos ... Show more

Jitendrudu(Jeetu) Lacaraju is a Senior Software Engineer and Solutions Architect at Timmons Group, where he designs and delivers on-prem & cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure. He works across serverless applications, data pipelines, containerized workloads, and infrastructure-as-code.
Driven by curiosity, Jeetu is constantly experimenting with emerging technologies like AI, new cloud architectures, and whatever else catches his attention.
With a strong foundation in geospatial systems, he brings a unique, data-driven perspective to modern architecture challenges. He speaks at conferences to share practical insight and inspire others to stay curious.
Outside of tech, he loves reading, traveling, watching sports, and being outdoors.

Jitendrudu(Jeetu) Lacaraju is a Senior Software Engineer and Solutions Architect at Timmons Group, where he designs and delivers on-prem & cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure. He works across serverless applications, data pipelines, containerized... Show more

Oluwaseyi (Olu) Ayodeji is an AI infrastructure leader who specializes in the physical and systemic layer of artificial intelligence: the energy grids, hyperscale compute, semiconductor supply chains, and talent pipelines that dictate who controls the global AI economy.
With over two decades in tech, ranging from semiconductor process engineering and server manufacturing automation to cloud logistics, Olu bridges the gap between hardware engineering, enterprise policy, and business execution. At Google Cloud Logistics, he founded GCL University, an enterprise learning framework built on the Kirkpatrick Model that upskills a global organization of 300+ internal employees and an extended workforce in the thousands, all managing machine learning infrastructure deployment from rack to tray.
As the creator of Regal Stack and author of the Stack Sovereignty Test, a six-pillar framework for evaluating national and enterprise compute capacity, Olu provides actionable blueprints for organizations navigating digital sovereignty, infrastructure bottlenecks, and workforce transformation. His commentary on technology policy, data center scale, and emerging compute economies has been featured across TechCabal, ThisDay, The Nation, Nairametrics, and News Central TV.
Based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Olu speaks regularly to enterprise leaders, infrastructure developers, and policymakers on how to build, power, and govern scalable AI capacity.

Oluwaseyi (Olu) Ayodeji is an AI infrastructure leader who specializes in the physical and systemic layer of artificial intelligence: the energy grids, hyperscale compute, semiconductor supply chains, and talent pipelines that dictate who controls th... Show more

Senior Deep Learning compiler engineer at Nvidia, ISO:C++ standardization member; Author

Senior Deep Learning compiler engineer at Nvidia, ISO:C++ standardization member; Author Show more

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries and company sizes, ranging from a small workshop with just two users to large corporations with thousands of users.

I have been working with Dynamics Customer Engagement since 2019, acquiring extensive experience with its diverse modules:
- Dynamics Sales
- Dynamics Customer Service and Dynamics Contact Center (formerly Omnichannel)
- Dynamics Customer Insights - Journeys (formerly Marketing)

As both an Architect and CRM implementor, I have encountered numerous CRM systems and solutions, enabling me to craft tailored strategies for specific client needs. My mantra is to leverage standard solutions and processes whenever possible, ensuring the system remains user-friendly and efficient for end-users.

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries ... Show more

Business Intelligence and Power BI Developer

Business Intelligence and Power BI Developer Show more

Rupak Bose is a Research Scientist developing foundation models and Vision-Language-Action models for OpenArm at Enactic, Reazon Holdings Inc. Previously, he developed parametric models for edge deployment in Earth observation at Qen Labs Inc., US. Prior to that, he worked on multimodal diffusion models for medical imaging at IHU, France.

In this talk, he addresses how complex-valued neural networks can be used to compress spaceborne radar data natively in PyTorch.

Rupak Bose is a Research Scientist developing foundation models and Vision-Language-Action models for OpenArm at Enactic, Reazon Holdings Inc. Previously, he developed parametric models for edge deployment in Earth observation at Qen Labs Inc., US. P... Show more

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laboratory in the Higher School of Electrical and Energetic engineering of Oran. Her research interests include power dispatch, power system design, healthcare scheduling and green optimization as well as optimization methods especially metaheuristics. DEKHICI has been a member of Inside Project (Inclusion of Students With impairements in Distance Education) in 2023, of DIGITAQ Project about Quality Assurance Digitalization in Higher Education and a responsable of Digitalisation Strategy Office in her university. She partipated as a trainer in many sustainability; digitalization; accessibilty, cyber responsability, soft skills and inclusivity activities and serious game design.

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laborator... Show more

Senior IT and Cloud professional with over 10 years of experience in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, IT security, and enterprise environments. I specialize in Microsoft Azure, hybrid infrastructure, server administration, Microsoft technologies, networking, and cloud security.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to the design, implementation, optimization, and security of complex IT environments, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, scalability, and operational excellence.
My background also includes team supervision, technical mentoring, project coordination, and stakeholder collaboration. With academic qualifications in Computer Science and Project Management, alongside professional certifications from Microsoft and other leading technology organizations, I combine hands-on technical expertise with project management and strategic thinking.
I am particularly interested in cloud architecture, automation, DevOps, cybersecurity, hybrid infrastructure, and emerging technologies.

Senior IT and Cloud professional with over 10 years of experience in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, IT security, and enterprise environments. I specialize in Microsoft Azure, hybrid infrastructure, server administration, Microsoft tech... Show more

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Director, Digital Strategy & Growth at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Personalisation at scale. Nathan has been part of Sitecore implementations across APAC and North America, including award-winning projects. He is passionate about helping organisations unlock real business value through scalable, future proofed architecture and smart platform strategy.

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Director, Digital Strategy & Growth at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for... Show more

Shana is an accomplished Senior Architect with over 13 years of experience and a strong foundation in Cyber Security and Software development. She has successfully led and delivered complex, high-quality consulting and architecture projects, including systems of critical national importance. Shana has also played a pivotal role in architecting one of the largest cloud transformations and migrations in Europe and designed an award-winning CIAM solution for a major electricity system operator.

A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in technology, Shana has been instrumental in establishing and driving internal communities within the organisations she has worked for. She is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and promoting women in tech. Shana is also the founder of ArchitectHer, a community platform devoted to supporting, inspiring, and elevating women in technology architecture.

Shana is an accomplished Senior Architect with over 13 years of experience and a strong foundation in Cyber Security and Software development. She has successfully led and delivered complex, high-quality consulting and architecture projects, includin... Show more

Bart Renders, an IT-Consultant at Info Support with a passion for propelling businesses through software solutions. With 4 years of experience in the industry branch, Bart has seamlessly merged hardware and software in multiple projects.

Eager to share his wealth of knowledge, Bart found his voice as a speaker, driven by a desire to extend his insights beyond project boundaries. Although new to the speaking scene, he admires engaging speakers and aims to captivate audiences with exciting new knowledge and inspiration.

Get ready to embark on a journey of innovation and fresh insights with Bart as your guide.

Bart Renders, an IT-Consultant at Info Support with a passion for propelling businesses through software solutions. With 4 years of experience in the industry branch, Bart has seamlessly merged hardware and software in multiple projects. Eager to ... Show more

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1
Github: AdamMashaka
Linkidinn: @AdamKatani

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1 Github: AdamMashaka Linkidinn: @AdamKatani Show more

Tom Graham is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience, offering a broad blend of technical expertise and versatility. His career spans roles such as Developer, Architect, Scrum Master, Business Systems Analyst, Accounting Controller, and Human Resources Manager, reflecting adaptability across industries including healthcare, food, automotive, and oil.

An entrepreneurial spirit, Tom builds and manages multiple ventures alongside consulting. His portfolio includes software platforms for nonprofits, education, and event management, along with hands-on projects in IoT, AI, and disaster readiness.

Outside of technology, Tom is a storm chaser and community volunteer. He contributes to disaster relief efforts, teaches STEM outreach, and speaks at conferences, colleges, schools, and museums. His passions extend to vintage technology, restoring antique cars and radios, and advancing communication tools through amateur radio.

Tom is an active member of the Amateur Radio Relay League, Spotter Network, and Amateur Radio Emergency Services. Through speaking and consulting, he shares hard-earned lessons in resilience, innovation, and building solutions that matter.

Tom Graham is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience, offering a broad blend of technical expertise and versatility. His career spans roles such as Developer, Architect, Scrum Master, Business Systems Analyst, Accounting Controller, and ... Show more

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist.
Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs)

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist. Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs) Show more

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot.

Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics. Consultant and Trainer. Microsoft Certified PL300, Master in BI & Big Data. I have more than 10 years of experience in technology positions in large companies in sectors such as IT consulting and Oil & Gas.

I am co-founder of the Think Tank “People Analytics Spain”. I am motivated to implement the data culture in companies and thus help them grow by bringing out the full potential of the Microsoft ecosystem.

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot. Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics.... Show more

Ingeniero graduado de la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI), Doctor en Energética y Magíster en Administración. Actualmente se desempeña como consultor independiente.

Cuenta con múltiples certificaciones profesionales en plataformas de nube y analítica, incluyendo Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102), Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100), Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) y Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300).

Además, fue becario del programa Future AWS AI Engineer, desarrollado por Amazon Web Services y Udacity, y ha completado programas avanzados de especialización en Deep Learning e Ingeniería de Inteligencia Artificial.

Su trabajo se enfoca en el desarrollo de soluciones basadas en IA generativa para problemas empresariales y educativos.

Ingeniero graduado de la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI), Doctor en Energética y Magíster en Administración. Actualmente se desempeña como consultor independiente. Cuenta con múltiples certificaciones profesionales en plataformas de nube ... Show more

Mohammad Reza Mahdiani, Ph.D., is a technical leader focused on the intersection of autonomous systems and production engineering. With a background in Software Architecture, He specialize in bridging the gap between experimental AI research and deployable, secure enterprise software. Dr Mahdiani has spent the last several years architecting systems that move AI from simple chat interfaces to autonomous agents capable of complex reasoning and tool use.

Mohammad Reza Mahdiani, Ph.D., is a technical leader focused on the intersection of autonomous systems and production engineering. With a background in Software Architecture, He specialize in bridging the gap between experimental AI research and depl... Show more

Doreen Nandutu Nabuzale is a Technical Support Engineer at eLAAB Limited, where she resolves hardware and software issues and supports the installation and use of IT systems and networks. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering from Makerere University and is an IEEE-published co-author of "A Power Sharing Scheme for the Yaka Prepaid Power System in Uganda," a research project that allows for transferring prepaid electricity credits between meters.
Doreen is an active member of the Internet Society Uganda Chapter and the Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI) working group of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) where she contributes to research and shaping discussions and frameworks that promote sustainable, responsible, and socially inclusive AI governance. As a penholder, she contributes to the multistakeholder consultations to advocate for policies that minimise the environmental impact of AI and ensure accountability, fairness, and transparency in AI systems. She served as a penholder and proofreader for the PNAI policy brief 2024 which was presented at the global IGF in Riyadh. She is also a 2026 Internet Society Youth Ambassador at the Internet Society and she is eager to help more young Africans navigate the Internet governance ecosystem, transition from first-time participants to long-term contributors and shape policies that advance an open, secure, interoperable and inclusive Internet across Africa.

Doreen Nandutu Nabuzale is a Technical Support Engineer at eLAAB Limited, where she resolves hardware and software issues and supports the installation and use of IT systems and networks. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineeri... Show more

Doudou BA is a Senegalese AI founder and researcher based in Sweden. He is the founder and CEO of OctOpus, an AI data scientist that helps teams analyze data, build predictive models, and turn results into useful decisions. He previously founded OneNine, which develops AI data infrastructure for African languages, and has worked on automation and data science at Maersk. Doudou earned his PhD at Charles University in 2026, researching machine learning approaches to hydrological extremes, rainfall–runoff modelling, and flood forecasting. His work connects applied machine learning, scientific research, and products that make data science more accessible.

Doudou BA is a Senegalese AI founder and researcher based in Sweden. He is the founder and CEO of OctOpus, an AI data scientist that helps teams analyze data, build predictive models, and turn results into useful decisions. He previously founded OneN... Show more