Jan is founder & CEO of Betalyra, an AI innovation lab helping companies turn AI from a buzzword into something that actually works for their people. With a MSc. in Software Engineering Jan has been working in the AI industry since 2018 and focuses on generative UI, mechanistic interpretability, agentic AI, encoder models and RAG systems.

Jan is founder & CEO of Betalyra, an AI innovation lab helping companies turn AI from a buzzword into something that actually works for their people. With a MSc. in Software Engineering Jan has been working in the AI industry since 2018 and focuses o... Show more

Divine is a product-minded media creative who blends storytelling with strategy. Sitting at the intersection of design, video, and digital products, he doesn’t just create content; he engineers experiences that capture attention and drive results. From crafting compelling visuals to building ideas into scalable products, his work is driven by one thing: turning creativity into impact.

Divine is a product-minded media creative who blends storytelling with strategy. Sitting at the intersection of design, video, and digital products, he doesn’t just create content; he engineers experiences that capture attention and drive results. Fr... Show more

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Java (Apress) and Decompiling Android (Apress).

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Jav... Show more

Philipp Kersting ist unabhängiger Green-IT-Berater. Er coacht Manager und Mitarbeitende in IT, Fachbereich und Controlling und setzt sich für geringere IT-Kosten und -Emissionen ein. Er ist ein sehr erfahrener IT‘ler, zertifizierter FinOps Practitioner und Auditor für den Blauen Engel für Software.

Philipp Kersting ist unabhängiger Green-IT-Berater. Er coacht Manager und Mitarbeitende in IT, Fachbereich und Controlling und setzt sich für geringere IT-Kosten und -Emissionen ein. Er ist ein sehr erfahrener IT‘ler, zertifizierter FinOps Practition... Show more

Cloud Solutions Architect - Engineering @Microsoft| Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead @MSCanada| DevOps and automation enthusiast.

As an Cloud Architect, I have worked for many large compagnies in the IT field, designing and implementing Cloud Infrastructure Solutions, deploying & Operating S-SDLC PaaS platforms and third party vendors: SonarQube, Nexus Repository Manager, JFrog Artifactory, Nexus Lifecycle IQ, Checkmarx, Nagios, DefectDojo.

Since I joined Microsoft, I have been working to help the customers to align their cloud strategies with their business needs, unblocking their issues and milestones and acting as a trusted advisor for them.

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford

Cloud Solutions Architect - Engineering @Microsoft| Microsoft Certified Trainer Regional Lead @MSCanada| DevOps and automation enthusiast. As an Cloud Architect, I have worked for many large compagnies in the IT field, designing and implementing C... Show more

Started with his C64 at age 11, Manu “Stuff” Carrasco Molina later became a Pro Software Dev after 3 years of CS. He started the first french podcast about Apple in 2005. Started developing for iOS in 2008. With Swift since 2014 and SwiftUI since 2019. He looks at visionOS on the side since 2023, waiting the revolution to arrive (or not). Most importantly, he has been actively involved in local politics with the Greens in Germany since 2011, sitting at various city and regional councils, and even trying to run for European Parliament. That `try` landed in the `catch` block though, but oh well, he learned ;-)

Started with his C64 at age 11, Manu “Stuff” Carrasco Molina later became a Pro Software Dev after 3 years of CS. He started the first french podcast about Apple in 2005. Started developing for iOS in 2008. With Swift since 2014 and SwiftUI since 201... Show more

Maria-Anastasia is a software engineer and a Microsoft IoT Most Valuable Professional (MVP). She currently works as a software engineer at BEWISE. She holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras.

Furthermore, she is also a PhD candidate at the University of the Aegean, having completed a Master's Program in the Didactics of Mathematics, Science, and Information and Communication Technologies in Education: Interdisciplinary Approach. Her thesis focused on designing and implementing an interactive digital book for teaching mathematics through programming. Her research interests include teaching and learning for the development of Computational Thinking (CT), the pedagogy of Information Technology, and the integrated educational approach of IT and Mathematics for CT development.

Maria-Anastasia has received four awards in international robotics competitions with the Robotics Club UoP. She is a frequent speaker at national and international technology conferences, and is also a blogger and co-host on the IoTeaLive Livestream. With seven Microsoft Certifications, she is dedicated to continuous learning in technology. Additionally, she has volunteered in various labs, technology conferences, and environmental clubs, reflecting her commitment to environmental concerns.

Maria-Anastasia is a software engineer and a Microsoft IoT Most Valuable Professional (MVP). She currently works as a software engineer at BEWISE. She holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras. Furthermo... Show more

Shivji Kumar Jha is a Staff Engineer at Nutanix, where he leads the charter for analytics, time-series, and streaming platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. He focuses on building scalable ingestion systems and designing high-performance OLAP architectures, with deep hands-on experience extending ClickHouse for production-grade analytics. A contributor to Apache Pulsar, MySQL, and ClickHouse, Shiv approaches distributed systems as a builder—prototyping core components, shaping system design, and driving platform evolution from the ground up.

Beyond engineering, Shiv is an active community leader and speaker. He has delivered 30+ talks at conferences including ApacheCon, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, and Postgres community events. He also curates deep-tech meetups in Bangalore, bringing together practitioners passionate about databases, streaming systems, and open-source infrastructure

Shivji Kumar Jha is a Staff Engineer at Nutanix, where he leads the charter for analytics, time-series, and streaming platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. He focuses on building scalable ingestion systems and designing high-performance OL... Show more

Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading product-based tech companies, he blends deep technical expertise with a commitment to solving pressing issues.

By leaving his corporate career behind to become a full-time entrepreneur, Nishith has pursued his passions and created innovative solutions that drive real impact. As the founder of TechnoFuzn Products Private Limited, he is dedicated to developing scalable, future-ready solutions that foster long-term, technology-driven transformations.

Nishith's work centers on empowering people and organizations to achieve their full potential. He has consistently delivered measurable impact, including leading a hackathon initiative that reduced build time by 70%, enabling teams to focus on higher-level innovation and creativity. He also reimagined a key product feature, reducing interaction time by 80% and unlocking resources for more strategic work.

Renowned for his bold and innovative approach to problem-solving, Nishith is reshaping the tech landscape with fresh ideas and forward-thinking solutions. Guided by a clear vision to create a more equitable, sustainable, and connected world through technology, he is dedicated to making a meaningful impact and leaving a lasting legacy in the tech industry.

Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading pr... Show more

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker.

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker. Show more

I'm a software developer who loves architecture and constantly learning new things, I love to understand everything behind every kind of argument, even not related to the software environment.
I work to improve my knowledge of Cloud Systems and Kubernetes.
My expertise revolves around crafting innovative and green applications.

I'm a software developer who loves architecture and constantly learning new things, I love to understand everything behind every kind of argument, even not related to the software environment. I work to improve my knowledge of Cloud Systems and Kub... Show more

Keith Smith is a seasoned Cybersecurity and Compliance leader with over a decade of experience in the field. Currently serving as the Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance for a national healthcare organization, Keith brings a wealth of expertise to his role in protecting cutting-edge technology.
Throughout his career, Keith has held numerous key leadership positions and has consistently developed and implemented comprehensive security strategies across various industries.
Keith serves on the advisory council for Information Systems & Analytics at Florida Gulf Coast University. He holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including CISSP, CDPSE, CISM, and CRISC. Keith specializes in risk management, compliance frameworks (including PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC2), and implementing effective security awareness programs.

Keith Smith is a seasoned Cybersecurity and Compliance leader with over a decade of experience in the field. Currently serving as the Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance for a national healthcare organization, Keith brings a wealt... Show more

Mauro D. Ríos is a Technology Key Opinion Leader (KOL) specializing in e-Government, digital transformation, and technology neutrality. He is a co-founder of eGoverment Uruguay Agency (AGESIC) and the creator of Uruguay’s Digital Agenda (ADU) and the National OID Assignment Unit (UNAOID), which manages the identifiers powering the Digital ID, the Electronic Government Records (APIA), the Electronic Health Record, and other systems. He formulated one of the most widely used definitions of technology neutrality globally. He served as Technology Director of the National Public Education Administration (ANEP) during the COVID pandemic. His professional experience includes work with the IDB (MIF), Canada’s IDRC, URSEC, Parliament, ALC Universities, the Internet Society, and the private sector. He was selected by the Pew Research Center (Elon University, USA) to provide predictions regarding the Internet and AI in 2035. He has authored 10 books and 70 articles; some rank in Elsevier’s top 10, while others are included in the CERLAC library (UNESCO).

Mauro D. Ríos is a Technology Key Opinion Leader (KOL) specializing in e-Government, digital transformation, and technology neutrality. He is a co-founder of eGoverment Uruguay Agency (AGESIC) and the creator of Uruguay’s Digital Agenda (ADU) and the... Show more

Claude Ndanda (internationally known as TrixX) is a full-stack software engineer and offensive security researcher based in Cameroon. He currently serves as the Solutions & Security Team Lead at Zen Africa, where he architects web and mobile systems using frameworks like Angular, Kotlin, and Laravel.

Balancing defense and offense, Claude spends his nights as an active Bug Hunter on HackerOne, auditing systems and testing AI/LLM applications for critical vulnerabilities. Driven by regional tech innovation, he is also the creator of project Baobab a localized Small Language Model built for Cameroonian administrative contexts.

Claude is a frequent technical speaker, having presented on appsec, AI, and secure coding practices at DevFest Douala, TEDxNdokoti, and IndabaX. He is dedicated to teaching builders how to deploy fast without leaving their applications wide open to attacks.

Claude Ndanda (internationally known as TrixX) is a full-stack software engineer and offensive security researcher based in Cameroon. He currently serves as the Solutions & Security Team Lead at Zen Africa, where he architects web and mobile systems ... Show more

Matteo is a community-addicted enthusiast from the very beginning: since its founding in 2013, he has been the community manager of RomaJS, dedicating part of his time to creating environments for sharing and technical dissemination. He loves JavaScript in all its forms, as well as PHP.

In his free time, he is the CEO of Impronta Advance, a trainer, a consultant on web architectures, a speaker, and in his spare time, he studies and experiments live on Twitch.

Matteo is a community-addicted enthusiast from the very beginning: since its founding in 2013, he has been the community manager of RomaJS, dedicating part of his time to creating environments for sharing and technical dissemination. He loves JavaScr... Show more

Josefa Scalisi ist Referentin für inter- und transdisziplinäre Lehre an der Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde.
Schwerpunkte ihrer Arbeit sind die Begleitung und Durchführung studiengangsübergreifender Lehrformate, sowie die strategische und strukturelle Weiterentwicklung von Inter- und Transdisziplinarität in der Lehre.

Josefa Scalisi ist Referentin für inter- und transdisziplinäre Lehre an der Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde. Schwerpunkte ihrer Arbeit sind die Begleitung und Durchführung studiengangsübergreifender Lehrformate, sowie die strategis... Show more

Michelle Eberle is a consultant and trainer at the Massachusetts Library System, where she facilitates strategic planning, designs and delivers professional development, and highlights the innovative work of library members. A founding member and leadership team member of the Blue Marble Librarians, Michelle is passionate about advancing sustainability in libraries. She holds a master’s degree from Simmons University School of Library and Information Science and a bachelor’s degree in social work from Sacred Heart University, along with certifications in consulting and training/facilitation from the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Her specializations include community engagement, leadership, program development, public health, and sustainability.

Michelle Eberle is a consultant and trainer at the Massachusetts Library System, where she facilitates strategic planning, designs and delivers professional development, and highlights the innovative work of library members. A founding member and lea... 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

Open-source enthusiast with a strong passion for technology and continuous learning. Thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exploring new ideas. Driven by curiosity and always eager to discover emerging technologies and opportunities for growth. Proud Golden Kubestronaut, actively engaged in the cloud-native and Kubernetes ecosystem.

Open-source enthusiast with a strong passion for technology and continuous learning. Thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exploring new ideas. Driven by curiosity and always eager to discover emerging technologies and opportunities for gr... Show more

Bhargav is a passionate MLOPs Engineer dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in the realms of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning. With a strong commitment to excellence, he currently contributes his expertise at Fractal Analytics, specializing in developing cutting-edge software engineering and machine learning operations products.

Outside of his professional engagements, Bhargav maintains an avid interest in the latest technology trends and products. Through platforms like LinkedIn and Medium, he actively shares his insights on machine learning, deep learning, data science, and MLOps, contributing to the broader tech community in various roles such as speaker, mentor, and judge. He has reached 1000+ students through speaking engagements and training sessions.

Beyond his tech pursuits, Bhargav embraces his love for culinary delights as a devoted foodie with a sweet tooth. Additionally, he finds joy in exploring the world of Anime.

Bhargav is a passionate MLOPs Engineer dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in the realms of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning. With a strong commitment to excellence, he currently contributes his expertise at Fra... Show more

Mark Frisch leads BSF, a 75-year-old, privately held American seafood sourcing and distribution company based in Jacksonville, Florida. The company generates roughly $800 million in revenue, sources from suppliers in more than 50 countries, and employs more than 400 people. The third generation of the Frisch family to run the business, Frisch joined full-time in 2003 after graduating from the University of Florida, building his career from sales into executive leadership.

Frisch's mission is straightforward: make seafood simple, for the retailers and foodservice buyers who source it and the consumers who eat it. He pairs BSF's headquarters-driven decision-making with investment in data and AI to track demand as it shifts — and he's candid about not chasing a finish line. "I don't want to put something out there that we can hit and then we've 'arrived,'" he says. "There is so much more potential."

Mark Frisch leads BSF, a 75-year-old, privately held American seafood sourcing and distribution company based in Jacksonville, Florida. The company generates roughly $800 million in revenue, sources from suppliers in more than 50 countries, and emplo... Show more

I have worked in sustainability in higher education since 2021, holding sustainability roles at Ohio University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Allegheny College. My work includes designing surveys to assess campus sustainability efforts, conducting annual greenhouse gas inventories, grant writing, STARS reporting, and compiling reports and data visualizations detailing progress toward institutional sustainability goals. I also work on educational projects, collaborating with faculty and students on research, education, and experiential learning design. I was the 2024-2026 Co-Chair of the Big Ten and Friends Sustainability Network and currently serve on the STARS Steering Committee and AASHE Advisory Board.

I have a Master of Science in Environmental Studies along with a graduate certificate in Environmental Change Management and Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science.

I have worked in sustainability in higher education since 2021, holding sustainability roles at Ohio University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Allegheny College. My work includes designing surveys to assess campus sustainability efforts, co... Show more

I am a creative and strategic leader with a focus on leveraging technology to drive positive change. Passionate about cloud-enabled transformation, I specialize in leading M365 adoption, governance and enablement, with a focus on the Power Platform. My goal is to unlock the immense value this technology offers, accelerating digital transformation and empowering individuals to make a meaningful impact. With 18 years of experience in technology innovation and consultancy, I excel at identifying and harnessing emerging tech to transform enterprises and deliver lasting value.

I am a creative and strategic leader with a focus on leveraging technology to drive positive change. Passionate about cloud-enabled transformation, I specialize in leading M365 adoption, governance and enablement, with a focus on the Power Platform. ... Show more

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Africa game development program Mr, Ilonga created his own game studio/company called TL Entertainment whereby he created games and was successfully able to import Global Game Jam and Game Jam +, whereby together with the partnership between TL Entertainment and Game Jam+ there was a bridge built between Namibia and Brazil.

With the games that where created not proving to be profitable, Mr Ilonga would take part in a CEP program whereby he would like up with Vaughan, Veronica and Ndamono and together they would form Edu-Game Namibia to create an innovation hub around gaming to ensure that the market because sustainable around gaming and ensure future Namibian generations will be able to profit from it.

With 7 Years’ experience in Gaming Mr Ilonga has won a few awards and also became the flag career for Gaming especially at the Forbes where he and Vaughan would help Edu-Game Namibia make it to the top 3 pitch battle final. Currently Mr Ilonga together with Edu-Game are working on a curriculum to gamify the education system.

List of Achievements
Forbes 30 Under 30 Top 3 Pitch Battle Finalist 2024
Boost Up Pitch Winner 2023
Xbox Games Camp Alumni 2023
Sanlam Bridge Beneficiary 2023
CEP WINNER 2022
Game Industry Africa Awards Winner 2022
Class of 2022 Game Developers Conference SCHOLARS:

Events/Interviews I have Spoken At
Xbox Games Camp - Topic - Why Africa Is The Best Place To Invest When It Comes To Gaming
Africa Partnership For Growth Symposium - Topic - Why Investing In Gaming is Profitable
PathfindinGS -Topic - Gamifying the Namibian Education System
Africa Comicade Topic -Getting Local Businesses to Invest in Game Development
Game Jam Plus Topic -Importance of Game Jam In The Local Ecosystem
African Creative Meeting Topic -E-Sports In Africa
ESQUENTA Topic - Importance of GJ + For the Local Ecosystem
BBC World Service TV Topic - CES 2020: What’s in it for Africa?

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Afri... Show more

Softverska inženjerka, poduzetnica i umjetnica koja živi za prirodu i tehnologiju. Kao Inženjerka godine 2024., kod ne koristim samo za razvoj kompleksnih sustava, već i kao supermoć za opće dobro. U slobodno vrijeme radim na različitim projektima - od praćenja zdravlja okoliša do analiza phishing prevara, kako bi pozitivno utjecala na svijet koji nas okružuje. Kroz CroEco STEM radionice želim inspirirati mlade da u inženjerskim zanimanjima otkriju kreativnost i postanu kreatori održive budućnosti.

Softverska inženjerka, poduzetnica i umjetnica koja živi za prirodu i tehnologiju. Kao Inženjerka godine 2024., kod ne koristim samo za razvoj kompleksnih sustava, već i kao supermoć za opće dobro. U slobodno vrijeme radim na različitim projektima - ... Show more

Neelam Koshiya is principal solutions architect (GenAI specialist) at AWS. With a background in software engineering, she moved organically into an architecture role. Her current focus is to help enterprise customers with their ML/ genAI journeys for strategic business outcomes. Her area of depth is machine learning. She likes to build content/mechanisms to scale to larger audience. She is passionate about innovation and inclusion. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and being outdoors.

Neelam Koshiya is principal solutions architect (GenAI specialist) at AWS. With a background in software engineering, she moved organically into an architecture role. Her current focus is to help enterprise customers with their ML/ genAI journeys for... Show more

With six years of experience with Microsoft services, and being Microsoft Innovative Educator, I am crazy about AI and innovative technologies ⚙️
Areas of Expertise:
Azure AI Services, GitHub, Power Platform, Internet of Things (IoT) and Programming. Practical knowledge in Virtual & Mixed Reality and Quantum Computing 💡

With six years of experience with Microsoft services, and being Microsoft Innovative Educator, I am crazy about AI and innovative technologies ⚙️ Areas of Expertise: Azure AI Services, GitHub, Power Platform, Internet of Things (IoT) and Programmi... Show more

Ankshita is currently working as a security engineer and has previously worked as a cybersecurity consultant in the paradise island of Mauritius, helping the biggest firms around the world implement strategic cybersecurity best practices and comply with the required standards. Before joining consultancy, she has worked in cybersecurity for approximately two years as a SOC analyst, thus gathering a rich hands-on experience on blue teaming tools and practices.

Ankshita has presented her cyber blue teaming skills at the DevCon2023, the biggest developers' conference of Mauritius organized by the MSCC and GDG Mauritius. She recently also spoke at the DevFest 2023 about introducing Golang to students.

Coming from a diverse background in Information Technology, Ankshita is familiar with development and programming in Java, Python, Javascript and Solidity. Her latest passion for learning narrows down to Golang which can be very effectively implemented in the field of cybersecurity as well.

During university years, Ankshita has also represented the Google Developers Student Clubs on her campus at the University of Mauritius and she had also been elected as the Huawei Campus Ambassador.

Ankshita is currently working as a security engineer and has previously worked as a cybersecurity consultant in the paradise island of Mauritius, helping the biggest firms around the world implement strategic cybersecurity best practices and comply w... Show more

Alicia is a software developer, musician, and natural resources engineer from Chile. Through consultancies and open-source contributions, she has built digital products committed to social and environmental impact, and her background also includes agroecology and environmental education. Her current work focuses on product engineering and harness engineering: designing the systems, scaffolding, and workflows that make AI agent output trustworthy at scale, so teams can move from reviewing code line by line to gardening the systems that produce it.

Alicia is a software developer, musician, and natural resources engineer from Chile. Through consultancies and open-source contributions, she has built digital products committed to social and environmental impact, and her background also includes ag... Show more

Marcel Otte holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology with a focus on Renewable Energy Systems from the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany, including research stays at the Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna and Vietnam National University in Hanoi. He completed his Master's degree at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands while working at Porsche AG in the field of electric mobility. To pursue a PhD, he joined OFFIS as a Senior Researcher in the area of energy informatics, with a focus on flexibility and aggregators.

Marcel Otte holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology with a focus on Renewable Energy Systems from the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany, including research stays at the Austrian Institute of Techno... Show more