As a founder and consultant, Amanda has watched for the future of work and applied it to teams for over 15 years. In that time, she has been up close to the work of some of the world's best leaders, investors and founders. She has learned how they separate signal from noise to shape their destinies. It's her mission in life to help the rest of us mere mortals do the same.

As a founder and consultant, Amanda has watched for the future of work and applied it to teams for over 15 years. In that time, she has been up close to the work of some of the world's best leaders, investors and founders. She has learned how they se... Show more

Amber Welch is the Founder & CEO of Finsuite Consulting. With nearly two decades of CFO & COO experience in June of 2023 Amber launched a podcast with the focus of speaking with marginalized groups in Web3 to bring awareness to the contributions in the ecosystem and educate those who want to learn, and then in August she launched her company which prides itself on offering everything but the engineers to start-ups in the Web3 space so other founders can focus on growth. She is known as a game-changer in the Web3 space who refuses to 'fit in the box' and instead prefers to blow it up.

Her background includes graduating Magna Cum Laude with dual degrees in Accounting/Finance and Computer Information Science, that developed a deep knowledge and passion for how finance and technology intersect. Over the course of her career, she worked as an auditor in the public sector as well as a global manager at a Fortune 200 company helping oversee 56 Billion in revenues. With experience in customer success, implementation, marketing, revenue, finance, and essentially every area of running a start-up, Amber believes that the best way to grow the space is by putting her clients before her bottom line, unheard of in the service industry. Holding multiple certifications related to the Web3 space, Amber spends her free time educating through speaking engagements, reading, working out, and outdoors with her family.

Amber Welch is the Founder & CEO of Finsuite Consulting. With nearly two decades of CFO & COO experience in June of 2023 Amber launched a podcast with the focus of speaking with marginalized groups in Web3 to bring awareness to the contributions in t... Show more

Open Source and Open Standard Evangelist

Open Source and Open Standard Evangelist Show more

Andreas is an Industrial AI/ML specialist, focusing on the digital transition of energy & manufacturing industries. He works at the intersection of digitalization and physical industries, helping industrial companies (energy, manufacturing, renewables, etc.) digitalize and accelerate their technological transformation. He is also a startup advisor and technology consultant

Andreas is an Industrial AI/ML specialist, focusing on the digital transition of energy & manufacturing industries. He works at the intersection of digitalization and physical industries, helping industrial companies (energy, manufacturing, renewable... Show more

The speaker is a Senior Supercomputing/Deep Learning Engineer at Intel SuperComputing Group working on enabling exa-scale computation ,training of trillion parameter models spanning text,vision and multimodal contexts. Prior to this, the speaker was a research scientist at MSCI specializing in NLP frameworks and knowledge graphs for global indices ,portfolio managament and a Research Collaborator with Imperial College UK. Prior to this , he has been a NLP/DL engineer at HSBC holdings with a focus on building transformers and graph network based models for business usecases. He has been associated with Google Research as a collaborator for one of their open source language models and is a contributing member for different open source deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow,Sonnet). He is also an author in the field of Deep Reinforcement Learning and has been a technical speaker for Quantum ML ,NLP and DL at Python conferences (Pydata/Europython).

The speaker is a Senior Supercomputing/Deep Learning Engineer at Intel SuperComputing Group working on enabling exa-scale computation ,training of trillion parameter models spanning text,vision and multimodal contexts. Prior to this, the speaker was... Show more

Paweł Łaskarzewski is a seasoned, self-driven serial entrepreneur with a number of exits, and over two decades of experience spanning diverse sectors, including aerospace, fintech, AI, and biotech. He is the visionary Founder and CEO of Nomad Fulcrum, a groundbreaking project in the form of an Inflation-Resistant Stablecoin and RWA-secured DeFi protocol, presented as a Tokenized Fully Swiss-Regulated Hedge Fund. Micro, Macro & Crypto economy expert, DeFi maximalist, Mentor & Influencer.

Assisted numerous companies, including GameSwift, Animal Concerts, Nakamoto Games, Cookie3, and more. Moreover, he has been instrumental in integrating blockchain into traditional market businesses, collaborating with major players such as banks, gaming and entertainment sectors. As a hyperactive public speaker and fervent crypto evangelist, Paweł is a sought-after presence at major global conferences like NFT NYC, AIBC, Web Summit, ETH Events, Token2049, Zebu Live, Consensus etc. He is equally dedicated to local initiatives, regularly participating in events like Crypto Mondays, local community meetups, and engaging with audiences on platforms like Twitter Spaces, all in a bid to bring crypto and blockchain technologies to the masses.

Paweł Łaskarzewski is a seasoned, self-driven serial entrepreneur with a number of exits, and over two decades of experience spanning diverse sectors, including aerospace, fintech, AI, and biotech. He is the visionary Founder and CEO of Nomad Fulcrum... Show more

Ayén has worked on a variety of products in sectors as diverse as telecommunications, payments and education. He currently works as a consultant and front-end engineer at Oreonyx Technologies, a start-up based in Togo. Previously, he led the design architecture of distributed systems for analytics at Sky Group, one of the world's top 5 streaming companies and Europe's leading media and entertainment company. In his spare time, he enjoys discovering new technologies and implementing their adoption to maximize development efficiency and create authentic experiences.

Ayén has worked on a variety of products in sectors as diverse as telecommunications, payments and education. He currently works as a consultant and front-end engineer at Oreonyx Technologies, a start-up based in Togo. Previously, he led the design a... Show more

Isaac Johnston is a self-taught kiwi software engineer who has worked with Clojure(Script) for the past eight years and has a continuous self optimisation mindset. He is the owner-operator of Superstruct Ltd, a Clojure(Script) consultancy. Johnston is also the father of two incredible children, a 2 year old boy Amani ('peace and harmony' in Swahili) and 10 year old girl Keza ('beautiful' in Kinyarwanda). He is married to an amazing wife Sharon from Kenya.

Isaac Johnston is a self-taught kiwi software engineer who has worked with Clojure(Script) for the past eight years and has a continuous self optimisation mindset. He is the owner-operator of Superstruct Ltd, a Clojure(Script) consultancy. Johnston i... Show more

Deborah Sarki is a multifaceted entrepreneur with a diverse background and a passion for empowering others through digital marketing and entrepreneurship.
with an MBA and a degree in Chemical Engineering from ABU Zaria, she has cultivated a unique blend of technical and marketing skills.
Currently serving as a Product Manager, Deborah excels in bridging the gap between technology and business, leveraging her chemical engineering foundation to drive innovation in product development.
With her extensive experience in digital marketing, branding, and content marketing, she has built a reputation as a trusted expert in the field. Deborah has successfully founded and scaled multiple online businesses, including Deem Luxury Gifts, and her contributions extend to mentorship and training roles at the McAnderson Institute of Technology and the Zareia Elizabeth Foundation.
As a testament to her dedication to knowledge sharing, Deborah also hosts the popular podcast "Hello Entrepreneur with Deborah Sarki," where she engages with industry experts and thought leaders to inspire and educate her growing audience.
With a track record of positively impacting over 500 individuals through teaching and mentorship programs, Deborah Sarki is not only a seasoned professional but also a passionate advocate for personal and professional growth. Her dynamic career reflects a commitment to excellence and a desire to empower others to reach their fullest potential.

Deborah Sarki is a multifaceted entrepreneur with a diverse background and a passion for empowering others through digital marketing and entrepreneurship. with an MBA and a degree in Chemical Engineering from ABU Zaria, she has cultivated a unique... Show more

“By harnessing the power of culture, fashion, and technology, we can create immersive and transformative experiences that connect us to each other and the physical and digital worlds around us, driving impactful social change and progress.” - Ambriel

I proudly serve as a compassionate and empathetic People and Culture Executive at Intertrust in Silicon Valley, leading people operations initiatives and implementing innovative programming for organizational culture development. In addition, I have over a decade of experience leading people and developing immersive brand experiences as a culture strategist with transformational impact at the intersections of technology, culture, fashion, and entertainment.

My deep commitment to driving social and cultural change through Web3 innovations and blockchain technologies stems from my unwavering belief in the power of technological innovations that unlock new forms of expression, revenue streams, and representation for creators. Through my work, I strive to create inclusive and equitable environments where all individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.

As an entrepreneur, I previously founded and served as the CEO of a bi-coastal luxury fashion showroom and PR agency, where I led brand development initiatives for several fashion designers. One of my many enjoyable career endeavors was working as a global sales manager for a sustainable clothing brand in NYC while launching successful community-centric circularity fashion production programs.

Through my weekly newsletter, Digital Threads, I keep readers informed and inspired about the latest developments at the intersection of fashion, culture, and technology. I am an alumnae of Spelman College. I also attended Goldsmiths University in London and London College of Fashion.

I serve as a proud member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. I am on the Unapologetech advisory board. Additionally, I am honored to serve as the Strategic Partnerships and Executive Speaker Engagement Advisor for the NFT San Francisco Conference. I have an entrepreneurial spirit, backed by multifaceted expertise, resourcefulness, and innovative thinking - all underpinned by a deep commitment to driving impactful change across diverse, innovative, and dynamic sectors.

“By harnessing the power of culture, fashion, and technology, we can create immersive and transformative experiences that connect us to each other and the physical and digital worlds around us, driving impactful social change and progress.” - Ambriel... Show more

Blockchain Analyst | Independent Woman In Cryptocurrency | MaisonDAO core member | Metaverse | De-fi | AI | NFTs | Web3 Content Creator | Vellabs | UK First DAO Real Estate by BRIKN | Speaker | Choice.

Blockchain Analyst | Independent Woman In Cryptocurrency | MaisonDAO core member | Metaverse | De-fi | AI | NFTs | Web3 Content Creator | Vellabs | UK First DAO Real Estate by BRIKN | Speaker | Choice. Show more

Vishakha Chavan is an emerging Data Scientist with specialization in enterprise ML solutions. She advocates for sustainable innovation, healthcare research through applied machine learning and green energy resources.

Her qualifications and certifications include a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, post graduation with Artificial Intelligence from Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bengaluru and a master’s degree with majors in artificial intelligence from IU University, Germany.

Vishakha is also a core team member at Women Techmakers Baroda, a women-in-tech focused community, empowering women in technology and has been contributing to the community.

With her extensive experience in the field of technology including machine learning and data science applications, DevOps, Cloud, infrastructure automation, and software architecture, she aims to share knowledge with the world.

Vishakha Chavan is an emerging Data Scientist with specialization in enterprise ML solutions. She advocates for sustainable innovation, healthcare research through applied machine learning and green energy resources. Her qualifications and certifi... Show more

Vachan firmly believes that ‘everything can and must be deZined!’ With over two decades of experience, he is a passionate advocate for Free Open Source Software (FOSS) and has dedicated himself to helping start-ups thrive through his agency, KDC.in

With a background in architecture (brick-n-mortar), Vachan’s relentless pursuit of knowledge and self-learning drives his exploration of new ideas. This has led him to pioneer industry-first concepts for alternative access mediums.

Currently, Vachan is deeply immersed in the exciting realm of NFC technology [qTap.card], pushing boundaries and discovering new possibilities.

Vachan firmly believes that ‘everything can and must be deZined!’ With over two decades of experience, he is a passionate advocate for Free Open Source Software (FOSS) and has dedicated himself to helping start-ups thrive through his agency, KDC.in ... Show more

I'm the Michael Jordan of the DevOps league

I'm the Michael Jordan of the DevOps league Show more

Im Missael Benalcazar, a young ecuadorian entrepeneur that is using NFTs and Blockchain tecnology to boost the tourism in the Galapagos Islands. Im a passionate for the solutions and to connect with people by giving value.

Im Missael Benalcazar, a young ecuadorian entrepeneur that is using NFTs and Blockchain tecnology to boost the tourism in the Galapagos Islands. Im a passionate for the solutions and to connect with people by giving value. Show more

With a degree in civil engineering/architecture and experience in software development, I found my passion in the world of User Experience. Working as a consultant for different clients in different sectors challenges me to translate complex business processes into the best digital solution. I love to learn from all those different worlds and trying to find the best fit for every specific context.

Living near Antwerp, Belgium, I love eploring Medieval cities and tasting local beers. In the summertime you can find me jumping out of airplanes, during the winter I fly birds of prey as a falconer.

With a degree in civil engineering/architecture and experience in software development, I found my passion in the world of User Experience. Working as a consultant for different clients in different sectors challenges me to translate complex busines... Show more

A sought-after MC and moderator as well as a prolific keynote speaker at leading tech conferences including Web Summit, Collision, Vivatech, SXSW, Non-Fungible, Rise Hong Kong, Ethan currently educates and inspires audiences on web3 and the blockchain economy's opportunities for brands and the creator economy. Through Borderless Ventures, Ethan runs the European Emerging Tech Investment Syndicate on Uniborn focused on web3, AI, and sustainable development.

The NFT Factory Paris is a 400m2 physical digital art gallery and the HQ of Europe's burgeoning web3 ecosystem, helping artists, entrepreneurs, and brands get started right on their Web3 journey; founded by folks from Ledger, Sorare, The Sandbox, RTFKT, Blackpool, Arianee, Dogami, and many others. HKG DAO is building the community of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia’s web3 ecosystems.

A sought-after MC and moderator as well as a prolific keynote speaker at leading tech conferences including Web Summit, Collision, Vivatech, SXSW, Non-Fungible, Rise Hong Kong, Ethan currently educates and inspires audiences on web3 and the blockchai... Show more

Philippe is a serial social entrepreneur who is working since 2019 on scaling regenerative agriculture in Europe with his company Climate Farmers.

Climate Farmers is currently supporting around 700 farmers in 16 different European countries with the transition towards regenerative agriculture. They are doing this by providing a supportive community, context specific transition knowledge and transition finance in the farm of carbon & biodiversity credits.

Since 2009 he is world record holder in simultaneous fire breathing, since 2013 part of Ashoka's Changemaker community, since 2022 part of the BMW Foundation's Responsible Leaders network and since July 2023 part of the TED Countdown community.

When he is not attending events or visiting farmers, he is living in the Serra da Estrella mountain range in central Portugal, where he is rebuilding an abandoned village into a music and art residency combined with a regenerative farm.

Philippe is a serial social entrepreneur who is working since 2019 on scaling regenerative agriculture in Europe with his company Climate Farmers. Climate Farmers is currently supporting around 700 farmers in 16 different European countries with t... Show more

Designing and building businesses that support self-sovereignty of our politics, transactions, money, identity, ideas and relationships using distributed ledger, ai and robotics technologies.

Designing and building businesses that support self-sovereignty of our politics, transactions, money, identity, ideas and relationships using distributed ledger, ai and robotics technologies. Show more

Harriet Sanja is a Kenyan entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Halisi naturals brands, a cottage manufacturer of botanical skin and hair care solutions. She is also a founding member and country director of Michigan Fellows Africa Initiatives (MFAI) Kenya, an NGO that supports youth & women emerging leaders & innovators in Africa As a change agent she impacts her community through training others on different aspects including soft business skills. As a lifelong learner, Harriet holds a Bsc. Procurement and contract management and several business and leadership professional courses including sustainable food systems, Circular economies and leading change. She is a U.S Department of State professional fellow;Michigan State University and member eTrade for women by UNCTAD.

Harriet Sanja is a Kenyan entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Halisi naturals brands, a cottage manufacturer of botanical skin and hair care solutions. She is also a founding member and country director of Michigan Fellows Africa Initiatives (MFAI) K... Show more

Adithya Krishna is an Associate Software Engineer at Red Hat. He is an active contributor for Layer5 projects, a MeshMate, and a maintainer for Meshery (@meshery), a CNCF sandbox project. He has also contributed to open-source projects like Brave Browser, Mattermost, and others. He likes spending his free time designing and exploring new stuff in the world of Figma and JavaScript. He enjoys music, gaming, and is a huge Marvel fan :)

Adithya Krishna is an Associate Software Engineer at Red Hat. He is an active contributor for Layer5 projects, a MeshMate, and a maintainer for Meshery (@meshery), a CNCF sandbox project. He has also contributed to open-source projects like Brave Bro... Show more

With over 20 years of experience studying and working as an architect, interior designer, and architectural manager, Aleksandra is passionate about the potential for biophilic and eco-design as a force to improve human well-being in alignment with nature.
Alexandra is a charted architect (ARB registered, recognized in the UK and the EU) and leads architectural design and management for major sustainable residential, public sector, and commercial developments.

Always an innovator and entrepreneur, Alexandra ran her own successful interior design consultancy for seven years before taking on the leadership of large-scale international projects, coordinating delivery across design disciplines, and working with architects, designers, and consultants at all stages of the project lifecycle. Certified in project management foundations, biophilic design, Aleksandra brings inspiration, vision, research, and pragmatic, hands-on experience to her work.

Passionate about creating alternative ways of living and currently involved in an eco-village project.

With over 20 years of experience studying and working as an architect, interior designer, and architectural manager, Aleksandra is passionate about the potential for biophilic and eco-design as a force to improve human well-being in alignment with na... Show more

Rasak Akorede is a renowned XR Developer, global speaker, and front-end web developer also the Co-founder of VRevolution, VirtualX, CyberVerse, NestVerse. With an impressive track record, Akorede has been at the forefront of the XR ecosystem, delivering groundbreaking experiences and pushing the boundaries of virtual reality. As a valued member of the esteemed Heads By Bnxn/Buju team, and having worked with Meta, Akorede has been instrumental in shaping the future of immersive technologies.

Rasak Akorede is a renowned XR Developer, global speaker, and front-end web developer also the Co-founder of VRevolution, VirtualX, CyberVerse, NestVerse. With an impressive track record, Akorede has been at the forefront of the XR ecosystem, deliver... Show more

Franz Stefan is working as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services and helping customers on their path to migrate to the Cloud and modernize their workloads. Prior he worked for and with larger Enterprises as Solution Architect, Consultant and Software developer as well.

Franz Stefan is working as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services and helping customers on their path to migrate to the Cloud and modernize their workloads. Prior he worked for and with larger Enterprises as Solution Architect, Consultant and S... Show more

I'm a Computer Engineer with more than five years of experience in data processing and analysis, business intelligence, information technology, and software development. During my career, I have provided professional services to businesses in different industries such as software, manufacturing, construction, services, energy, and oil around the world. I'm a person interested in technology, science, and the development of humanity. Therefore, I am always looking for projects or events where I can contribute to those areas. I am passionate about data and analytics, I enjoy working on projects that involve a challenge in highly complex technical contexts.

I'm a Computer Engineer with more than five years of experience in data processing and analysis, business intelligence, information technology, and software development. During my career, I have provided professional services to businesses in differe... Show more

Growing up in a country with such a wide gap amongst income classes, I've always felt drawn to industries that offer a solution.

In pursuit of these solutions I've found my place in Web 3.0, allowing me direct access to an ever-changing landscape of innovation capable of closing the digital divide and acting as an engine of socio-economic change.

I have been an avid participant and builder in the NFT and wider Web3 space for almost 3 years. In that time I have helped multiple projects and platforms form and implement roadmaps that have consistently resulted in successful ventures.

I believe I have some value to share and I love nothing more than sharing what I know as well as learning what I don't.

Growing up in a country with such a wide gap amongst income classes, I've always felt drawn to industries that offer a solution. In pursuit of these solutions I've found my place in Web 3.0, allowing me direct access to an ever-changing landscape... Show more

I’m a mission-driven product designer focused on solving problems by experimenting with research, interaction design, and design system. I have experience building products from zero to one and scaling multiple products for fast-growing companies in Southeast Asia.

I’m a mission-driven product designer focused on solving problems by experimenting with research, interaction design, and design system. I have experience building products from zero to one and scaling multiple products for fast-growing companies in ... Show more

I graduated in 2009 with an Engineer's degree in CS and after working for a couple of years with medical and telecommunications hardware switched to mobile application development in 2011. Worked as a manager for 2.5 years but switched back to mobile in 2017. Since then I'm working as a Software Engineer on the app of various sizes from prototypes to multi-million user mobile clients. Engineering is my hobby, not just an occupation. I do home automation, write small open-source apps and libraries, write blog posts about Android engineering and teach myself machine learning.
When I'm not coding I surf, ride the motorcycle and volunteer as the flag marshal on local racing events.

I graduated in 2009 with an Engineer's degree in CS and after working for a couple of years with medical and telecommunications hardware switched to mobile application development in 2011. Worked as a manager for 2.5 years but switched back to mobile... Show more

Biplov Bhandari is a highly skilled computational Earth Scientist with a background in Geomatics Engineering and Earth System Science. He currently works as a Geospatial Data Scientist/Research Scientist at the University of Alabama in Huntsville's Earth System Science Center. In this role, Biplov applies his expertise in Data Science and Machine Learning to Remote Sensing data. He co-leads cloud and machine learning initiatives and helps facilitate capacity at the NASA's Science Coordination Office (SCO) and collaboration with Google and their Earth Engine team.

Biplov Bhandari is a highly skilled computational Earth Scientist with a background in Geomatics Engineering and Earth System Science. He currently works as a Geospatial Data Scientist/Research Scientist at the University of Alabama in Huntsville's E... Show more

Values-driven passionate & business-minded technology enthusiast building solutions using Microsoft Cloud with 15+ years of experience working as a consultant, project manager, architect and/or developer.

100+ implementations using Microsoft Power Platform, Data Platform, Dynamics 365, Office 365, Azure and related technologies for a large customer base consisting of small, medium and large companies, public sector and 3rd sector organizations.

Specialty data-driven process implementations, governance consultation and trainings. Deep domain expertise in e.g. sustainability, sales & marketing processes.

Values-driven passionate & business-minded technology enthusiast building solutions using Microsoft Cloud with 15+ years of experience working as a consultant, project manager, architect and/or developer. 100+ implementations using Microsoft Powe... Show more