Eduardo is a Senior Systems Software Engineer at NVIDIA, working on the Cloud Native Technologies team. Eduardo has focused on enabling users to build and deploy containers on distributed environments.

Eduardo is a Senior Systems Software Engineer at NVIDIA, working on the Cloud Native Technologies team. Eduardo has focused on enabling users to build and deploy containers on distributed environments. Show more

I’ve always believed that real change starts from the ground up. The problems we see around us—children deprived of education, youth struggling for opportunities, voices going unheard—won’t fix themselves. If we don’t step up, who will?

I still remember the evening that changed something in me. I was in 6th grade, out for dinner with my family, when I saw a boy—probably even younger than me—cleaning tables, picking up leftover food from the ground, and later, washing dishes in the open in chilling winter, all by himself. I just...didn't really knew at that time that this is also something that happens in this world. We were both just kids, but our worlds couldn’t have been more different. I was sitting comfortably with my family, talking about school and dreams, while he was working late into the night, carrying a weight no child should have to bear.

That night, I couldn’t shake the thought—why is life so unfair for some? And more importantly, why do we just accept it as normal? I had always been drawn to debates and discussions about India’s future, but that was the moment I knew—I want to do something real. Not just talk, but act. So that kids like him get the education they deserve, the life they deserve. Because this? This is not the India our freedom fighters fought for.

Today, I’m on a journey to understand problems at their root and work towards real solutions. Whether it’s through policy making, leadership, or on-the-ground activism, I want to play my part in shaping an India where no child is left behind, and every young person has a chance to thrive.

I’m always open to discussions, opportunities, and collaborations that align with this vision. If you share the same fire for policy, governance, youth activism, or leadership, let’s connect and build something meaningful together.

I’ve always believed that real change starts from the ground up. The problems we see around us—children deprived of education, youth struggling for opportunities, voices going unheard—won’t fix themselves. If we don’t step up, who will? I still re... Show more

James is a software engineer with 30 years of SDET experience who runs Jaemzware LLC, a consulting practice focused on privacy-first, self-hosted solutions. He builds open-source alternatives to commercial services that run on infrastructure ranging from $15 Raspberry Pi hardware to production cloud deployments.
His philosophy centers on ephemeral design and zero-persistence architecture - if you don't store data, it can't be compromised, sold, or subpoenaed. Current projects include Stuffed Animal War (real-time communication platform), Analog Archive (self-hosted music streaming), and Skatepark Map (location-aware mapping system).
James is passionate about teaching accessible paths into technology, particularly showing that expensive infrastructure isn't necessary for quality personal services. He's presented at SeaGL and actively engages with privacy and self-hosting communities.

James is a software engineer with 30 years of SDET experience who runs Jaemzware LLC, a consulting practice focused on privacy-first, self-hosted solutions. He builds open-source alternatives to commercial services that run on infrastructure ranging ... Show more

Lisa Libin is a communicator, strategist, and entrepreneur driven by one goal - helping people find the right words when they matter most. After more than a decade leading major PR campaigns and advising executives across sectors, she launched Naer Communications to bring a more human, values-based approach to strategy and storytelling.

What sets Lisa apart is her ability to connect strategy with humanity. Her professional and volunteer work share the same thread - building trust and understanding in moments of tension, transition, or change. As both a senior communications advisor and a longtime community leader, Lisa has navigated complex issues where clarity and compassion must coexist. This dual perspective gives her a rare lens: she understands not only how organizations communicate, but how communities feel, respond, and unite.

A trusted advisor to leaders in government, energy, and community development, Lisa brings warmth, insight, and candour to every stage - reminding audiences that clarity, empathy, and purpose are the true cornerstones of leadership.

Lisa Libin is a communicator, strategist, and entrepreneur driven by one goal - helping people find the right words when they matter most. After more than a decade leading major PR campaigns and advising executives across sectors, she launched Naer C... Show more

I am a multifaceted professional with extensive experience across technology, education, and leadership spanning two decades. Throughout my career, I have contributed in diverse capacities including individual contributor, technical product manager, scrum master, intellectual property rights coordinator, and coach specializing in open-source test automation tools and programming.
As the Founder of 5 Elements Learning, an e-learning organization, and Mosaic Words, a green literature publishing company, I combine entrepreneurship with technical expertise. I have authored five technical books and two works of fiction.
I contribute to FOSS and open-source projects, serving as a Selenium committer.
I actively participate in the global testing and automation community, contributing to international conferences on Testing, Automation, AI, and related fields as a reviewer, jury member, organizer, and speaker. I hold multiple certifications aligned with my professional expertise and personal interests.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I enjoy writing, reading, travel, nature watching, and conservation initiatives. I am committed to contributing positively to society and the environment through both my expertise and resources, guided by the principle of #BeKind, beginning with self-compassion

I am a multifaceted professional with extensive experience across technology, education, and leadership spanning two decades. Throughout my career, I have contributed in diverse capacities including individual contributor, technical product manager, ... Show more

Kevin Eustatia-Palm is the Executive Director of Palman Group, a Curaçao-based investment firm connecting Caribbean innovation with global opportunities. Before founding Palman Group, he served as a diplomat at the United Nations, focusing on human rights, security, and sustainable development. His work spans international policy and business development across Europe and the Caribbean

Kevin Eustatia-Palm is the Executive Director of Palman Group, a Curaçao-based investment firm connecting Caribbean innovation with global opportunities. Before founding Palman Group, he served as a diplomat at the United Nations, focusing on human r... Show more

Mi historia en el mundo de los datos comenzó con Excel en la universidad. En un par de asignaturas nos dieron a elegir entre la calculadora y Excel. Esto me ayudo a saber que existía el mundo de los datos y que quería formar parte de él. Hace 4 años conseguí dar el salto a Power BI y convertirme en analista de data. Desde 2016 vivo en UK, vine para aprender inglés … y aquí sigo mejorando mi inglés y DAX.

Mi historia en el mundo de los datos comenzó con Excel en la universidad. En un par de asignaturas nos dieron a elegir entre la calculadora y Excel. Esto me ayudo a saber que existía el mundo de los datos y que quería formar parte de él. Hace 4 años ... Show more

A Global AI Governance and Responsible AI strategist, empowering Fortune 500 enterprises to build ethical, future-proof data and AI ecosystems. With 28+ years in technology leadership (formerly at Tata Consultancy Services), I bridge innovation and compliance through deep expertise in AI Governance frameworks, Enterprise Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric—certified in AI Strategy & Governance (Wharton), AI in Healthcare (Stanford), Enterprise IT Governance (CGEIT - ISACA), and as a Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer.

My work spans large-scale AI/analytics transformations, from migrating legacy BI systems to Microsoft Fabric, to embedding bias audits, regulatory checks, and ROI-driven adoption frameworks. These initiatives have delivered 20-40% efficiency gains in retail supply chains, financial risk models, and customer personalization—all while enforcing ethical guardrails.

A recognized LinkedIn voice on Responsible AI, I share pragmatic insights on AI governance, data quality, and auditable AI frameworks, with thought leadership spanning:
* AI readiness assessments to bridge data gaps,
* Bias mitigation in forecasting and inventory systems,
* Governance-by-design for Microsoft Fabric and multi-cloud platforms.

Whether advising CxOs or speaking at industry forums, I equip organizations to turn regulatory challenges into competitive advantages—proving that ethical AI isn’t a constraint, but a catalyst for scalable innovation.

A Global AI Governance and Responsible AI strategist, empowering Fortune 500 enterprises to build ethical, future-proof data and AI ecosystems. With 28+ years in technology leadership (formerly at Tata Consultancy Services), I bridge innovation and c... Show more

Co-founder at edge AI sensors in agritech/fintech,

Founder at consulting and IoT/smart cities firm, with clients in government and global intergovernmental organizations

Founding team at oceanic clean tech company focused on oceanic sovereign AI infrastructure

-Drafted one of Canada's AI policies
-PhD in IoT and AI integration into smart cities.
-28+ global awards in IoT and (edge) AI including from Microsoft, NVidia, OpenAI
-AI consultant at FAO
-Consulted on AI Federal Oceanic Policy and Strategy
-Advised firms and startups on defense, security, and AI strategy.
-Leading efforts in responsible and governance AI for smart cities, agritech, and healthcare
-Developed (IoT/AI/Digital twins/emerging tech) programs within smart city programs for Canadian municipalities

Co-founder at edge AI sensors in agritech/fintech, Founder at consulting and IoT/smart cities firm, with clients in government and global intergovernmental organizations Founding team at oceanic clean tech company focused on oceanic sovereign A... 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

Jacqueline “Jaki” Stockwell is the CEO & Founder of Leadership Through Data, a global company who provide information management training and consultancy to both public and private sectors.

Alongside running the business, Jaki is also a professional speaker and is invited to attend international conferences and events. Jaki’s sessions are all about teaching information managers how to deliver fun, engaging and informative presentations to their colleagues in their respective businesses. As information managers know, it’s important that everyone in a business understands what information management is, however getting them to listen and comply is undeniably difficult. Jaki’s teaching methods empower information managers to think differently and use psychology along with a combination of styles to get their message across; after all, one size doesn’t fit all.

As well as being an international speaker, Jaki’s creative and inspirational leadership style and proactive approach to information management has led her to mentor others. She is quoted by clients and industry peers who say that “her positive attitude is infectious” and “she is totally human in her approach”.

Jacqueline’s aim in her career is to simplify information management what is unfortunately viewed as a complex and uninteresting topic, into relevant practical and enjoyable solutions which can be understood and implemented by all. The safety and security of information is both key to successful businesses but also a threat to their success if not managed effectively.

Whether in business or in her personal life, Jaki is always mindful of her sustainability efforts. At home she loves to upcycle and breathe new life into preloved furniture and décor. She loves to craft and sew and enjoys gardening and growing fruit and vegetables - no matter how successful the harvest may be .

Jacqueline “Jaki” Stockwell is the CEO & Founder of Leadership Through Data, a global company who provide information management training and consultancy to both public and private sectors. Alongside running the business, Jaki is also a profession... 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

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics, and voice intelligence, Rana’s work explores how advanced AI can understand, predict, and enhance human interactions.
He has delivered keynote speeches and expert panels at prestigious global events, including the World Economic Forum, CES, GovAI Summit, GITEX, TNW, AI Everything, LEAP, DSC Europe, WAICF, and TEDx, where he shares groundbreaking insights on AGI development, cognitive AI, deepfake detection, and ethical AI frameworks. His expertise spans predictive voice analytics, emotion AI, and AI-powered behavioral profiling, making him a sought-after speaker for technology conferences, AI summits, and enterprise innovation forums.
Rana is the CEO of Behavioral Signals, a company pioneering state-of-the-art AI-driven behavioral analytics that enables machines to comprehend and respond to human emotions with unprecedented accuracy.
Rana Gujral delivers compelling, future-focused keynotes that explore the intersection of AI, AGI, cognitive computing, and ethics, offering audiences cutting-edge insights into the future of intelligent machines.

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics... Show more

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Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solutions.

Bube is passionate about open source and tech communities. When she is not working, she spends her time working with communities. Some communities she still actively contributes to include Kubernetes Org, Open Source Community Africa, Women Who Code, and Facebook Developer Circles.

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solution... Show more

John Feminella is an avid technologist, occasional public speaker, and curiosity advocate. He helps enterprises transform the way they write, operate, and deploy software so that their businesses and people can be more effective. Before that, he led technology organizations at Pivotal, VMware, ThoughtWorks, EY, and Two Sigma; helped build the world's largest database of pollutants and air emissions; and authored a distributed-sensor technology.

John lives in Charlottesville, VA and likes meta-jokes, milkshakes, and referring to himself in the third person in speaker bios.

John Feminella is an avid technologist, occasional public speaker, and curiosity advocate. He helps enterprises transform the way they write, operate, and deploy software so that their businesses and people can be more effective. Before that, he led ... Show more

I am a Senior Data Architect at ATC Drivetrain and the Founder of two ventures—Unimonk, an AI-powered education platform, and GoICure, a digital-first medical tourism solution. I’ve spoken at KCD Washington 2025 and will also be presenting at BazelCon, sharing my experiences in cloud-native engineering and secure data systems. At ATC Drivetrain, I design hybrid cloud architectures that integrate AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and big data pipelines for mission-critical shopfloor operations, driving improvements in governance, scalability, and predictive maintenance. Through GoICure, I’m building intelligent, compliance-ready platforms for cross-border healthcare, while Unimonk is focused on transforming education and university admissions through automation and AI. With a Master’s in Data Science from the University of Texas at Dallas and a strong foundation in distributed systems, MLOps, and secure data engineering, I bring both enterprise experience and entrepreneurial innovation to solving real-world problems at scale.

I am a Senior Data Architect at ATC Drivetrain and the Founder of two ventures—Unimonk, an AI-powered education platform, and GoICure, a digital-first medical tourism solution. I’ve spoken at KCD Washington 2025 and will also be presenting at BazelCo... Show more

Keikenchiba a pour but d’organiser et de favoriser les discussions et recherches autour de l’efficacité des organisations, présentes et futures, en favorisant la collaboration et l’innovation durable, quel que soit leur niveau de complexité.

Le but secondaire est de mettre en place les éléments nécessaires à la communication des résultats de ces discussions et recherches.

Keikenchiba a pour but d’organiser et de favoriser les discussions et recherches autour de l’efficacité des organisations, présentes et futures, en favorisant la collaboration et l’innovation durable, quel que soit leur niveau de complexité. Le b... Show more

Klaus is the Head of Product at the German Cleantech unicorn 1KOMMA5°, leading the platform for Developer Productivity, Reliability, and Security. By applying consumer product management methods to Platform Engineering, Klaus creates developer experiences that are intuitive but not limiting.

With six years' experience as a PM for Developer Productivity, Klaus has introduced Backstage at several companies. At 1KOMMA5°, he reduced Change Lead Time by 97% and improved Deployment Frequency fivefold.

Klaus is the Head of Product at the German Cleantech unicorn 1KOMMA5°, leading the platform for Developer Productivity, Reliability, and Security. By applying consumer product management methods to Platform Engineering, Klaus creates developer experi... Show more

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explore new architectures and modern engineering practices. He is passionate about AI and all the great things it can be do for society especially with accessibility.

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explo... Show more

Active open source developer @Kubestellar

Active open source developer @Kubestellar Show more

Julie Gurnee is a Climate Mitigation Specialist with Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination. She holds a degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Montana and has been working for Fairfax County since 2012.
In her current role, Julie manages Fairfax County's Electric Vehicle Readiness Strategy, supports the Charge-Up Fairfax Program, Green Business Partners Program, and Energy Compass. She also serves on the Loudoun County Environmental Commission as their Clean Transportation Subject Matter Expert.
Throughout her career, Julie has focused on advancing sustainability and conservation initiatives across the Northern Virginia region.

Julie Gurnee is a Climate Mitigation Specialist with Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination. She holds a degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Montana and has been working for Fairfax County since 2012. In he... Show more

Ken Kitatani is a global sustainability advocate, leading a UN-accredited Think Tank as Chief of Executive Board. Raised in New York, his unique perspective informs policies on climate change, ethical AI, and equity. Ken’s mission is fostering solutions that balance environmental integrity with technological advancement, ensuring a sustainable future for all.

Ken Kitatani is a global sustainability advocate, leading a UN-accredited Think Tank as Chief of Executive Board. Raised in New York, his unique perspective informs policies on climate change, ethical AI, and equity. Ken’s mission is fostering soluti... 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

Ho fatto lo sviluppatore full-stack per 14 anni, ad un certo punto ho scoperto l'agilità ed è nata una forte passione che mi ha portato ad approfondire i temi del coaching e della leadership.

Dopo un'esperienza da Scrum Master, oggi lavoro come consulente e accompagno le aziende e i team nel loro percorso di transizione verso uno sviluppo agile di prodotti.

Nel tempo libero mi piace camminare, suonare la chitarra e navigare sul web.

Ho fatto lo sviluppatore full-stack per 14 anni, ad un certo punto ho scoperto l'agilità ed è nata una forte passione che mi ha portato ad approfondire i temi del coaching e della leadership. Dopo un'esperienza da Scrum Master, oggi lavoro come co... Show more

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explores how energy constraints, data sovereignty, and local context should shape the way AI agents are built and deployed in Africa.

Her work centers on practical, sustainable AI design, building systems that are not only capable, but responsible and aligned with real-world infrastructure and societal constraints.

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explo... Show more

Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing with a focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Her research has been published in the most high impact conference for Natural Language Processing. Madiha has been invited to present her research and work at leading AI and Data Science conferences.

Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing... Show more

Metalhead and Linux nerd that loves hacking, Cybersecurity, It-security and gadgets. Passionate about making the internet and the world secure. Almost 20 years experience within IT, worked as Developer, DevSecOps, Sysadmin you name it but always been working with security in some way. Runs my own company , Lysells Security and Tech AB, as of today within CyberSecurity and It-security.

Metalhead and Linux nerd that loves hacking, Cybersecurity, It-security and gadgets. Passionate about making the internet and the world secure. Almost 20 years experience within IT, worked as Developer, DevSecOps, Sysadmin you name it but always bee... Show more

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applications in healthcare, energy optimization, and computer vision.
She actively mentors students in AI and cloud technologies, has delivered technical webinars on hackathon strategy and AI system design, and works at the intersection of applied machine learning and scalable software systems.
Her work focuses on making advanced AI accessible through practical system integration using modern development frameworks.

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applic... Show more

Phoebe brings over 20 years of experience at numerous start-ups, scale-ups, large-scale international, private and social impact organisations. Phoebe is an experienced business and legal thought leader and advocate, specialising in tech, inclusivity, emotional intelligence and circularity.

A passionate expert in bridging the connection between emotional intelligence and business intelligence through sustainable business triple bottom lines; people, planet and prosperity.

Phoebe holds an Bachelor of Law from Queensland University and an MBA from Griffith University, Australia.

Phoebe brings over 20 years of experience at numerous start-ups, scale-ups, large-scale international, private and social impact organisations. Phoebe is an experienced business and legal thought leader and advocate, specialising in tech, inclusivity... Show more