Dushan Abeyruwan, with a decade of experience, is the director of solutions architecture at WSO2, where he has significantly contributed to the development of the WSO2 Micro Integrator, which was then called WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). His expertise spans integration, security, and designing large-scale distributed systems. Committed to customer success, Dushan actively provides consulting through the WSO2 QuickStart Program, aiding clients in adopting enterprise integration patterns. His dedication is also evident in his contributions to the Apache Synapse project as PMC member and his efforts to share knowledge through seminars and articles on designing complex large scale integration projects.

Dushan Abeyruwan, with a decade of experience, is the director of solutions architecture at WSO2, where he has significantly contributed to the development of the WSO2 Micro Integrator, which was then called WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). His exp... Show more

Developer advocate with a background in full stack software engineering.

Developer advocate with a background in full stack software engineering. Show more

Tim Huckaby is an industry luminary focused on AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AR/MR, Data Visualization, & Edge computing.

Mr. Huckaby has over 35 years of technology experience including serving on a server product team as a development lead on an architecture team at Microsoft. Mr. Huckaby worked on some famous and not so famous Microsoft Server products in the late nineties where, as a young man he learned how scalable enterprise software is built. Mr. Huckaby is a Microsoft Global RD, a Microsoft AI MVP and serves on many councils and boards like the Microsoft Application Development Partner Advisory Council.

Having worked for or with Microsoft for over 25 years, Mr. Huckaby has been on stage with and done numerous keynote demos for many Microsoft executives including Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer and many other Microsoft and other technology executives over a 20+ year speaking career. Mr. Huckaby has been awarded many times for the highest rated technical & industry presentations and keynotes for Microsoft and many other vertical (retail, hospitality, healthcare, etc.) & technology conferences like CES and events all around the world. Mr. Huckaby is consistently rated in the top 10% of all speakers at these events and is frequently the top-rated speaker.

Mr. Huckaby is an accomplished writer having been published thousands of times including authoring 3 books, hundreds of magazine articles and hundreds of internet publications. Mr. Huckaby frequently works directly with the Technology Press and financial analyst community on technical messaging and industry comprehension.

Mr. Huckaby’s expertise encompasses Emerging Experiences in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision on MSFT and Intel (OpenVino), Machine Learning, Enterprise LLM Wrapper Applications, Touch & Gesture systems, Voice Recognition, AR&VR, Holographic, Neural, Demographic, Emotional, demographic & Face and Object Recognition and other futuristic interfaces as applied by a number of compelling software technologies on many hardware platforms on a broad spectrum of devices.

Mr. Huckaby was deemed a “Pioneer of the Smart Client Revolution” by the press. Mr. Huckaby’s uncanny prediction of locally installed, native application dominance (ie: Apps on smartphones) in spite of a significant trend towards web application popularity became true. This prediction of “The Smart Client Revolution” was the predecessor to the app store phenomena we see today where applications are downloaded from an application store and installed natively on a smart phone device or tablet as contrasted to using web applications in a browser.

In 1999 Mr. Huckaby founded InterKnowlogy, a worldwide leader in custom application development. InterKnowlogy builds enterprise software for companies large and small all over the world. IK has delivered countless consumer quality desktop, web & mobile experiences with enterprise grade scalability earning customers 100’s of millions in revenue. With expertise in AI, Computer Vision, 3D, data visualization, & AR/MR InterKnowlogy is uniquely positioned to build v1 product with emerging technology. Mr. Huckaby served as InterKnowlogy’s board chair and chief technical strategist before he sold his membership interest in the Company in December of 2021.

In 2011 Mr. Huckaby founded Actus Interactive Software, which licensed a suite of computer vision-based software products. In 2015 Actus was transformed into VSBLTY which went public in 2019. VSBLTY has a suite of retail & security products distributed worldwide that does analytics by audience measurement, sentiment analysis and object recognition through computer vision within interactive digital signage solutions. VSBLTY also offers a SAAS licensable, scalable, performant security suite products with features including facial recognition / person identification with precision in cloud and edge modalities. Mr. Huckaby served as VSBLTY’s CTO before he sold his interest & resigned from Company in December of 2021.

Mr. Huckaby has been named on a number of software patents.

Currently Mr. Huckaby serves as the CTO for Lucihub which leverages AI and software automation in it’s suite of professional video production products.

Email: Tim@TimHuckaby.com
Blog: www.TimHuckaby.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timhuckaby
Twitter: @TimHuckaby

Tim Huckaby is an industry luminary focused on AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AR/MR, Data Visualization, & Edge computing. Mr. Huckaby has over 35 years of technology experience including serving on a server product team as a development l... Show more

Biochemist, Pharmacologist, Toxicologist, Data-Analyst and Tech Enthusiast. I have committed over 6 years of my life in the banking sector. I'm currently a strong believer that nature can meet all our needs. So, I cultivate farmlands, invest in self-development and explore the world of tech.

Biochemist, Pharmacologist, Toxicologist, Data-Analyst and Tech Enthusiast. I have committed over 6 years of my life in the banking sector. I'm currently a strong believer that nature can meet all our needs. So, I cultivate farmlands, invest in self-... Show more

Dr. Jeroen Büscher (PhD Physics, KU Leuven, 2010) was active as project manager at the Department of Electrical Engineering at KU Leuven from 2011-2016 with a focus on renewable energy technologies, smart grids and the integration of electric vehicles in low voltage distribution grids. In 2016 he joined VITO within EnergyVille as product manager electrical storage. He is responsible for the development and execution of the roadmap on electrical storage technologies and services. Jeroen is experienced in project management in an international setting and representing VITO/EnergyVille in various battery initiatives. Within EnergyVille he is research line coordinator for battery storage.

Dr. Jeroen Büscher (PhD Physics, KU Leuven, 2010) was active as project manager at the Department of Electrical Engineering at KU Leuven from 2011-2016 with a focus on renewable energy technologies, smart grids and the integration of electric vehicle... Show more

Paschal is a data and analytics expert with over 8 years of experience. He's spent the last 5+ years building scalable data platforms for organizations. He's also the co-founder of ComplianceIQ, an AI-driven platform that uses AI agents to automate compliance for businesses.

Paschal is a data and analytics expert with over 8 years of experience. He's spent the last 5+ years building scalable data platforms for organizations. He's also the co-founder of ComplianceIQ, an AI-driven platform that uses AI agents to automate c... Show more

Paril Ghori is a results-driven Data Scientist with a proven track record in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and MLOps, specializing in financial analytics, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling. With expertise in Apache Spark, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and cloud computing (AWS, Databricks, Azure), Paril has delivered impactful AI solutions that drive business efficiency and innovation.

Paril has built anomaly detection models that saved thousands of manual hours and identified financial anomalies worth millions of dollars. His predictive modeling expertise has led to an 80% accurate business lead forecasting system, empowering organizations to make data-driven strategic decisions. He has also spearheaded the development of AI-powered sentiment analysis for earnings call transcripts, helping businesses understand market impact on stock prices.

Beyond modeling, Paril has optimized MLOps pipelines, automated cloud-based analytics, and developed scalable anomaly detection frameworks to support multiple business cases. His work on NLP-driven customer insights and marketing mix models has directly increased ROI and operational efficiency.

Passionate about innovation, Paril thrives at the intersection of AI, cloud computing, and business intelligence, continuously pushing the boundaries of data science to create real-world impact.

Paril Ghori is a results-driven Data Scientist with a proven track record in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and MLOps, specializing in financial analytics, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling. With expertise in Apache Spark, PyTorch, Te... Show more

Maximilian Behrendt is a Green BPM Consultant at envite. He has been working on the automation of business processes in numerous customer projects for several years. In addition to the technical implementation in the backend, he always keeps an eye on the interaction with business modeling and business value and aims to improve the sustainability of business process execution.

Maximilian Behrendt is a Green BPM Consultant at envite. He has been working on the automation of business processes in numerous customer projects for several years. In addition to the technical implementation in the backend, he always keeps an eye o... Show more

Alison Furneaux's passion lies in shaping companies destined to make a significant global impact on the world. Alison has been integral in the formation and launch of multiple startups starting in her early years across SaaS, agtech, ecommerce and cybersecurity, leveraging her operational expertise in growth operations, fundraising, and strategy. Alison serves as an Operating Partner at BlueIO, where she supports founding and operational teams’ activities across the portfolio. As the Chief Marketing Officer and member of the founding team at CyberSaint, Alison plays a crucial role in sculpting the company's strategy and leading its execution. Alison also dedicates her expertise to advising and investing in emerging companies in the cybersecurity and broader technology fields. Alison’s academic background includes a BA in Economics from Boston University, as well as certifications in strategy and finance through Harvard Business School and Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

Alison Furneaux's passion lies in shaping companies destined to make a significant global impact on the world. Alison has been integral in the formation and launch of multiple startups starting in her early years across SaaS, agtech, ecommerce and cy... Show more

Jan is a rock climbing enthusiast who combines his love for maps, sports, and software development in the openclimbing.org project.

Jan is a rock climbing enthusiast who combines his love for maps, sports, and software development in the openclimbing.org project. Show more

Gabrielle Tanneau est co-fondatrice de Pégase Digital, une agence hybride alliant stratégie digitale, UX design et éco-conception. Designer UX de formation, elle accompagne les entreprises, marques et institutions dans la conception de solutions digitales performantes, alignées sur leurs enjeux business et leurs utilisateurs.

Avec une approche centrée sur l’expérience utilisateur et l’innovation durable, Gabrielle intervient à la croisée du design, de la stratégie et de la technologie. Elle a travaillé sur des projets variés, allant de la refonte d’écosystèmes digitaux à la mise en place de méthodologies collaboratives pour façonner des expériences engageantes et responsables.

Également formatrice et facilitatrice, elle partage son expertise sur la conception de produits et services numériques plus durables, tout en mettant l’accent sur la collaboration et l’impact. Son credo : concevoir des expériences digitales qui font sens, aujourd’hui et pour demain.

Gabrielle Tanneau est co-fondatrice de Pégase Digital, une agence hybride alliant stratégie digitale, UX design et éco-conception. Designer UX de formation, elle accompagne les entreprises, marques et institutions dans la conception de solutions digi... Show more

Tim is driven by a passion for harnessing cutting-edge technologies to bridge the gap between humans and machines, transforming the way we understand, interpret, and interact with information. Holding an MA in Religious Anthropology and an MSc in Data Science, Tim has had a diverse career, initially working internationally in the Oil Industry before shifting his focus to the tech sector. His expertise now centres on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Knowledge Graph techniques to link complex datasets, facilitating more efficient data mining.

His background in Anthropology equips him with a profound understanding of human behaviour, cultural dynamics, and societal structures—skills that have been invaluable in his role as an NLP Engineer. This awareness allows Tim to design NLP systems with a deep appreciation for context, cultural nuances, and diverse perspectives.

Tim is driven by a passion for harnessing cutting-edge technologies to bridge the gap between humans and machines, transforming the way we understand, interpret, and interact with information. Holding an MA in Religious Anthropology and an MSc in Dat... Show more

Studied physics at Technical University of Munich.
Professional experience as a top management consultant, startup founder and Commercial Lead at a software boutique. Currently Partner with DevelopX, a PE backed consulting and software services group. Serving clients in developing new digital business in both web2 and web3.
Passionate about AI, decentralization and digital art.

Studied physics at Technical University of Munich. Professional experience as a top management consultant, startup founder and Commercial Lead at a software boutique. Currently Partner with DevelopX, a PE backed consulting and software services grou... Show more

Teaching, Government and Project Management experience of over 20 years.

Teaching, Government and Project Management experience of over 20 years. Show more

Maria graduated in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology at Politecnico di Milano in 2023. During her studies she had the opportunity to work at University of Stuttgart, where she carried out her master thesis regarding the removal of heavy metals from wastewater by exploiting the action of microalgae. Maria is currently a PhD student and her research focuses on the recovery of metals from waste of electric and electronic equipment.

Maria graduated in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology at Politecnico di Milano in 2023. During her studies she had the opportunity to work at University of Stuttgart, where she carried out her master thesis regarding the removal of heavy metals... Show more

Yixin Liu is currently a PhD student at the University of Groningen, where her research focuses on sustainable assessment for crtical materials used in energy transition. She earned her master's degree in Low-Carbon Environmental Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where she specialized in photocatalysts for hydrogen production, and completed her bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering at Soochow University. She also has industrial experience in IKEA, FORVIA, and Valeo. Prior to her PhD studies, she accumulated three years of consultancy experience in carbon reduction and energy efficiency.

Yixin Liu is currently a PhD student at the University of Groningen, where her research focuses on sustainable assessment for crtical materials used in energy transition. She earned her master's degree in Low-Carbon Environmental Engineering from Sha... Show more

I am a Microsoft Power Platform Senior Developer with over five years of experience building solutions and digitalizing organizational processes. I have worked with bp company to develop and implement innovative solutions that have helped to streamline and improve business operations. My expertise lies in leveraging the capabilities of the Power Platform to create custom applications that are intuitive, user-friendly, and tailored to the organization's needs. I have extensive knowledge of the Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, and I am passionate about helping organizations realize their digital transformation goals.

I am a Microsoft Power Platform Senior Developer with over five years of experience building solutions and digitalizing organizational processes. I have worked with bp company to develop and implement innovative solutions that have helped to streamli... Show more

As a PhD researcher at Ghent University in collaboration with ENGIE, I am dedicated to progressing the field of material criticality for the energy sector facing the energy transition. Grounded in business economics with a passion for sustainable engineering, I thrive on integrating economics with technology! I have robust skills in problem-solving, teamwork, critical and analytical thinking, as well as creativity.

Happy to connect and have a call or discuss over a cup of coffee!

As a PhD researcher at Ghent University in collaboration with ENGIE, I am dedicated to progressing the field of material criticality for the energy sector facing the energy transition. Grounded in business economics with a passion for sustainable eng... Show more

Oli is a Director of Developer Relations & Operations with years of experience creating strong developer communities and empowering developers to build amazing things. Oli believes that community is the lifeblood of OSS-driven and SaaS businesses, and she is always looking for ways to improve the developer experience.
Even outside work, Oli's interests are to create more equitable and inclusive communities, so she studies sustainable urbanism and explores how technology could help shape better neighborhoods.

Oli is a Director of Developer Relations & Operations with years of experience creating strong developer communities and empowering developers to build amazing things. Oli believes that community is the lifeblood of OSS-driven and SaaS businesses, an... Show more

Oluwaferanmi is a Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate with a deep interest in the intersection of machine learning, data science, and social impact. Oluwaferanmi's technical skills are grounded in full-stack web development and honed through research experience at the Smart Systems Reasearch Laboratory, where Oluwaferanmi contributes to cutting-edge Data Science and AI projects.

Beyond technical expertise, Oluwaferanmi is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment. His ole as Youth Advisor to the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS allows Oluwaferanmi to directly influence youth participation in EU external action. Furthermore, Oluwaferanmi's involvement in the Oyo State Youth Parliament as the Youngest Honourable Member demonstrates his commitment to leadership and policy influence.

Oluwaferanmi is a Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate with a deep interest in the intersection of machine learning, data science, and social impact. Oluwaferanmi's technical skills are grounded in full-stack web development and honed thro... Show more

The scalable impact of IT solutions drew Lorenz toward completing a B.Sc. in Business Information Systems, which provided him with a strong foundation in data science, IoT and IT strategy. This expertise allowed him to drive digital transformation initiatives within Deutsche Telekom, one of Europe’s largest telecommunications companies. However, he came to realise that much more is theoretically technologically possible than is applied in companies or society at large. Therefore, he completed a Master of Studies in Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School to complement his technical expertise, focusing on change management and social dynamics in innovation.

As the AI & Innovation Lead for both Procurement and Real Estate Management at Deutsche Telekom, Lorenz bridges cutting-edge AI technologies with strategic business objectives. Lorenz leads cross-functional teams to develop intelligent solutions that improve efficiency, align with sustainability goals, and address the needs of diverse stakeholders, ensuring Deutsche Telekom's innovations are both advanced and socially responsible.

The scalable impact of IT solutions drew Lorenz toward completing a B.Sc. in Business Information Systems, which provided him with a strong foundation in data science, IoT and IT strategy. This expertise allowed him to drive digital transformation in... Show more

100% Nerd Inside. Amo l'informatica a 360°. Nel tempo mi sono occupato di IoT, ERP, 3D Printint, Cloud. Ultimamente mi sono appassionato al Machine Learning e Actor Model.

100% Nerd Inside. Amo l'informatica a 360°. Nel tempo mi sono occupato di IoT, ERP, 3D Printint, Cloud. Ultimamente mi sono appassionato al Machine Learning e Actor Model. Show more

Noah Motto is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Daytona Beach, Florida. He specializes in public accounting services for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. His career began with an internship at James Moore & Company, where he found his calling in accounting. The hands-on experience during his internship reinforced his decision to pursue a career in the field, where he could apply his skills to help clients navigate their financial landscapes.

Known for his precision and commitment to excellence, Noah ensures that every financial document he handles is accurate and well-organized. As a CPA, he is fully aware of the impact of even minor errors on a client’s economic situation. Whether preparing taxes, offering strategic financial advice, or performing audits, his focus on detail and accuracy has earned his clients' trust. His dedication to delivering reliable and efficient financial services has become a cornerstone of his career.

Noah also values continuous learning in a constantly evolving profession. With changes in tax laws and financial regulations, he actively pursues opportunities to expand his knowledge. Whether through professional development courses, attending industry seminars, or staying updated on the latest financial news, he ensures that his clients benefit from the most current information and best practices in accounting.

Noah Motto is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Daytona Beach, Florida. He specializes in public accounting services for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. His career began with an internship at James Moore & Company, where ... Show more

Ashton Barger was the first hire at Zebu Digital, one of the world's fastest growing Web3 marketing agencies. Since joining, he's held versatile roles including account management, marketing strategist, Head of Outreach, and now Head of Events.

Ashton fell down the Crypto rabbit hole in late 2017 and never came out. He interned at Loopring in Shanghai back in 2018, led the Miami University Blockchain Club in 2019, organized the Virtual Blockchain Conference in 2020, and now organizes the annual Zebu Live Web3 Conference in London, the UK's largest event of the year.

Ashton Barger was the first hire at Zebu Digital, one of the world's fastest growing Web3 marketing agencies. Since joining, he's held versatile roles including account management, marketing strategist, Head of Outreach, and now Head of Events. As... Show more

A cloud architecture expert and developer leader at Hager Group's IoT Cloud Factory, specializing in Azure Cloud and API Management.

A cloud architecture expert and developer leader at Hager Group's IoT Cloud Factory, specializing in Azure Cloud and API Management. Show more

Daniel Sander, a software engineer at Equinor, combines his passion for AI research with a commitment to enhancing software craftsmanship. He recently returned to coding after working as a project leader in offshore digitalization and later in emerging tech scouting. As a generalist by heart, Daniel is now thriving in the Software Engineering Enabling Team, where he gets to learn from software veterans while helping others with better ways of working.

Daniel Sander, a software engineer at Equinor, combines his passion for AI research with a commitment to enhancing software craftsmanship. He recently returned to coding after working as a project leader in offshore digitalization and later in emergi... Show more

With marketing experience in startups in the AI, financial and electric mobility sectors, I have refined my creative skills and developed a systemic problem-solving perspective.

With marketing experience in startups in the AI, financial and electric mobility sectors, I have refined my creative skills and developed a systemic problem-solving perspective. Show more

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development.

Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed his passion and moved into the world of Software Development.

He is now spreading the message of small batch sizes, continuous improvement and self organisation and has implemented agile principles in diverse industries.

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development. Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed ... Show more

She serves as the Director of the United Nations Partnership at a UN Global Compact member. She was an Advisor at the United Nations, where she supported UN processes related to sustainable development and led regional and global engagements on development and human rights issues. She is passionate about helping new companies and organizations focus on Sustainable Development Goals and maximize their social impact. She fosters inclusive dialogue between stakeholders and strengthens engagement between non-state actors and international policymakers.

She holds a BA in Political Science and History from Fordham University and an MS in Global Affairs from New York University.

She serves as the Director of the United Nations Partnership at a UN Global Compact member. She was an Advisor at the United Nations, where she supported UN processes related to sustainable development and led regional and global engagements on devel... Show more

Olá,
Meu nome é Gideão Ferreira, sou programador e entusiasta de tecnologia, com uma sólida formação técnica em informática e quatro anos de experiência em programação. Ao longo dos anos, participei em diversos projetos e contribuí ativamente para a comunidade de líderes Africanos na ALA, em Johannesburg, na África do Sul.

Experiência Profissional
Node.js e TypeScript: Atualmente, trabalho intensivamente com essas tecnologias, desenvolvendo soluções robustas e escaláveis.
PHP e Laravel: Minha paixão pela programação começou com PHP, sendo o framework Laravel um grande impulsionador do meu desenvolvimento. Busquei aprofundar meus conhecimentos participando do FITITEL, onde desenvolvi um projeto educacional que me destacou e abriu portas para várias oportunidades em diversas empresas.
JavaScript Nativo: Possuo vasta experiência em JavaScript nativo, o que me permite criar aplicações web eficientes e interativas.
Devtest: Atuo como desenvolvedor e tester, onde aplico minhas habilidades para garantir a qualidade e funcionalidade dos produtos desenvolvidos.
Contribuições e Projetos
ALA em Johannesburg: Contribuição significativa para a comunidade de líderes Africanos, colaborando em projetos de impacto social e tecnológico.
FITITEL: Participação destacada em projetos de caráter educacional, proporcionando soluções inovadoras e eficazes.
Estou sempre em busca de novos desafios e oportunidades para aplicar meus conhecimentos e crescer profissionalmente. Minha dedicação e paixão pela tecnologia são refletidas na qualidade dos projetos que desenvolvo e na minha constante busca por aprendizado e inovação.

Olá, Meu nome é Gideão Ferreira, sou programador e entusiasta de tecnologia, com uma sólida formação técnica em informática e quatro anos de experiência em programação. Ao longo dos anos, participei em diversos projetos e contribuí ativamente para a... Show more