I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than 20+ Tech events across the globe.

From receiving one of the highest honours from the Vice President of Govt of India as a Young Innovator to becoming the youngest speaker to talk at the world's biggest Open Source Conference: GitHub Universe, I've experienced it all!

I'm the Co-Organizer for tinyML India which has now grown to 1700+ members across the country. I even lead the TinyML Aspirants Community, which is amongst the biggest Machine Learning communities in Asia. The community currently consists of more than 300 people across the world!

I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than... Show more

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee".

I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passionate about making a difference in the lives of people via the various training platforms I engage.

I currently serve as Head of Business Services & New Product Experimentation at Start Innovation Hub, Lead Strategist for The Deliberate CEO International and I'm a choice consultant for various brands on brand strategy, effective sales/product development/training, and digital marketing strategy.

My superpower is developing "10X Strategies" tailor-made for you so you can begin producing 10X results. I simply won’t rest, stop or quit until we get the desired results!!! This is my commitment to the world.

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee". I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passi... Show more

Sherin Mathew is a recognised AI Leader and leading AI Ethicist in the UK. A Founder, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur, with a deep-rooted passion for wider AI Awareness, Impact, Ethics, and Intellectual Privacy.

As a former IBM AI Expert at Global Business Services UK, Sherin’s specialism is transforming businesses into cognitive enterprises. Sherin is an award-winning CEO of AI Tech UK (https://www.ai-tech.uk/) and is responsible for delivering the National AI Strategy and democratising AI Awareness with UK businesses since 2018.

Sherin is a Tech4good champion and a pioneer in the space of Ethics and Sustainability Management in Digital Transformation. Sherin is the founder of http://smartethics.net/, a groundbreaking AI Management platform forged with global partners and institutes.

Sherin is an AI Strategist and board advisor for West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and also the Chief AI advisor for ambitious SMEs, DeepTech Startups, and the UK AI policy team (DSIT) with a mission to "Disrupt the AI Disruption"! Sherin is an untiring advocate for the creative, innovative, and ethical elements of intelligent technologies. As an accomplished Public Speaker, AI Ethicist, and Evangelist, Sherin promotes thought-provoking ideas, shares his technical knowledge, and advises on best practices.

As an AI Influencer, Sherin is recognised for delivering national-level strategy and engagements with global partners from the North. He has published thought-provoking papers and is listed as a Top leader in
60 Leaders in AI: https://www.60leaders.com/leader/sherin-mathew
Top 5 Asians in Tech: https://asiansintech.com/top-100-asian-stars-in-uk-tech-2023-top-5s/
DataIQ-Top100 Leaders: https://www.dataiq.global/dataiq100-2021/profile/sherin-mathew-chief-executive-officer-and-founder-ai-tech-north
Prolific North: https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/feature/unveiling-the-dark-side-of-ai/

Sherin founded the idea of Intellectual Privacy, proposing the sanction of new Human Rights to Intelligence. To inspire and educate others on this evolving topic, he produced a documentary about Intellectual Privacy, which can be found in full here: https://smartethics.net/ or take a look at the 1-minute documentary trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHPBkquR9Pw

Sherin Mathew is a recognised AI Leader and leading AI Ethicist in the UK. A Founder, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur, with a deep-rooted passion for wider AI Awareness, Impact, Ethics, and Intellectual Privacy. As a former IBM AI Expert at Global B... Show more

Anjali Kumari is a B.Tech Computer Science student specializing in IoT, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. She serves as the Vice President of the IoT Club at Dronacharya College of Engineering, where she has organized and delivered technical sessions on emerging technologies.

Passionate about cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and networking, Anjali enjoys simplifying complex concepts through practical demonstrations and hands-on workshops. She is currently building cloud-native applications using AWS, Docker, Linux, and Python while continuously expanding her knowledge of modern infrastructure technologies.

She has completed a Cloud Internship with F13 Technologies and actively contributes to the student developer community by mentoring peers, organizing technical events, and encouraging hands-on learning.

Her current interests include Cloud Computing, DevOps, Infrastructure Automation, Containerization, and Open Source technologies.

Anjali Kumari is a B.Tech Computer Science student specializing in IoT, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. She serves as the Vice President of the IoT Club at Dronacharya College of Engineering, where she has organized and delivered technical sessio... Show more

Ali Miller is the founder and CEO of The Ethical Aesthete. She has taught hundreds of people how to dress themselves with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.

She speaks to groups frequently about wielding a wardrobe to meet professional goals, drawing on the psychology of dressing, perception, and how these intersect with gender. As a longtime educator and former engagement executive, her teaching style is naturally interactive and community-building. She also leads a hugely popular session on color season analysis as an employee/member engagement activity.

As a personal stylist, she has perfect ratings across review platforms and is proud to serve people advancing in their careers, busy executives, and public figures alike. She works with clients in-person in the DC area and virtually across the U.S.

Ali Miller is the founder and CEO of The Ethical Aesthete. She has taught hundreds of people how to dress themselves with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion. She speaks to groups frequently about wielding a wardrobe to meet professional ... Show more

Kanyanta M. Makasa is an Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate from the University of Zambia, with hands-on experience in solar EPC projects, power systems, and software engineering. He is passionate about leveraging both engineering and technology to drive innovation in energy, education, and financial technology.

Kanyanta has worked as a Junior Electrical Engineer at W&H Solar EPC, where he contributed to solar PV system design, site assessments, and client advisory on hybrid and off-grid solutions. He also served as a Software Engineer at Justtap Payments, leading mobile money API integrations and building Flutter-based apps and Django web dashboards.

He is the founder and lead developer of Reviza, a course-filtered academic platform designed to improve resource sharing and collaboration among African university students. His project portfolio also includes a solar mini-grid design for rural healthcare and an EV charging impact study on low-voltage networks.

Beyond technical expertise, Kanyanta has demonstrated leadership as Vice-President of the IEEE UNZA Student Branch and as a Zindi Africa Data Science Ambassador. He has also presented research on affordable renewable energy solutions, including a smart solar irrigation system, at the IEEE PowerAfrica Conference.

Driven, innovative, and collaborative, Kanyanta is committed to applying his multidisciplinary skills in engineering and software development to create impactful, sustainable solutions.

Kanyanta M. Makasa is an Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate from the University of Zambia, with hands-on experience in solar EPC projects, power systems, and software engineering. He is passionate about leveraging both engineering and te... Show more

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, communication, and learning on a broad scale. In her current role as a Senior Education Manager, she is responsible for developing, innovating and advancing AASHE’s education vision and strategy, overseeing professional learning initiatives encompassing virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, and other educational programs. Prior to joining AASHE, Daita was the first Interim Sustainability Coordinator for the University of Hawai‘i System, and also taught courses and integrated sustainability in the curriculum at the University of Hawai‘i. Daita is a LEED Green Associate, an ISSP Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP), and holds a BS degree in Molecular Biology and Biosciences from the University of Bucharest, Romania and MA, MPhil and PhD degrees in Biological Sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, comm... Show more

I'm Sanket Kalekar, an AI Software Engineer specializing in LLMs and recommendation systems, i exploring how these technologies reshape user experiences and wrte blogs. Beyond coding, I'm deeply rooted in the developer community actively speaking at local meetups, organizing community days, and helping developers level up. I serve as a core member at GDG Baroda, AWS user group's Vadodara and Ahmedabad, CNCF Ahmedabad, and Docker Ahmedabad, where I bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI and practical implementation. As an open-source enthusiast and former ArgoCD project maintainer, I believe in learning through building and sharing knowledge.

I'm Sanket Kalekar, an AI Software Engineer specializing in LLMs and recommendation systems, i exploring how these technologies reshape user experiences and wrte blogs. Beyond coding, I'm deeply rooted in the developer community actively speaking at ... Show more

Tim Jarratt is a walking contradiction. Californian by birth, he grew up on an island but never learned how to swim nor drive (how he managed to escape remains a mystery).

Across twenty years of experience, he's held a variety of roles (director of engineering, lead engineer, chief metaphor officer, to name a few). What keeps him interested and motivated in tech is the human element - pair programming, test-driven development, and a stubborn insistence that we can build better software for our users if we only tried things that seem impossible.

After a decade sweating in Silicon Valley he moved to Paris, France, where he lives with his family and two cats.

His current day job is at Maersk, working on Energy Transition. His teams are responsible for accurate reporting of carbon emissions, and building tools that help over 500 thousand employees take decisions that will reduce emissions. He uses elixir because it's awesome, and the best tool for the job.

Tim Jarratt is a walking contradiction. Californian by birth, he grew up on an island but never learned how to swim nor drive (how he managed to escape remains a mystery). Across twenty years of experience, he's held a variety of roles (director o... Show more

Samuel Amoakoh is an AI and Automation Expert specializing in Microsoft Power Automate, M365 Copilot, and Copilot Studio. He helps organizations modernize their operations by designing intelligent workflows, building custom copilots, and creating automation systems that reduce manual work and improve enterprise efficiency.

He believes that any task that is repetitive is a candidate for automation, a principle that guides his work across financial services, operations, and enterprise transformation. Samuel focuses on practical, real‑world applications of AI, building solutions that get work done rather than just demonstrating concepts.

With a strong blend of technical expertise and business understanding, he empowers teams to adopt AI confidently, automate the boring stuff, and unlock new levels of productivity through the Microsoft ecosystem.

Samuel Amoakoh is an AI and Automation Expert specializing in Microsoft Power Automate, M365 Copilot, and Copilot Studio. He helps organizations modernize their operations by designing intelligent workflows, building custom copilots, and creating aut... Show more

Rohit Nimmala is a Senior Data Engineer at Bank of America specializing in machine learning and big data technologies. He holds an MS in Information Technology from University of Cincinnati and has published 24 peer-reviewed papers on ML applications in climate risk analytics and financial systems. He serves on editorial boards of several international journals and has received multiple honors. A sought-after speaker at international conferences, he actively contributes to the developer community with a 1560+ Stack Overflow reputation.

Rohit Nimmala is a Senior Data Engineer at Bank of America specializing in machine learning and big data technologies. He holds an MS in Information Technology from University of Cincinnati and has published 24 peer-reviewed papers on ML applications... 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

Bill Van Ricardo Zalukhu is an accomplished AI Engineer and Software Specialist with over four years of experience in developing automated systems driven by Deep Learning and Computational Statistics. Currently serving as a Computer Officer at Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), he has pioneered Python-based automation pipelines that reduced manual workloads by 80% and significantly accelerated national census reporting cycles. His technical versatility spans full-stack development, where he utilizes Flutter, React, and Laravel to optimize administrative workflows and manage large-scale SQL databases for critical national data.

Throughout his career, Bill has demonstrated a profound expertise in Geospatial AI and Remote Sensing. As a Data Scientist, he implemented complex environmental models to quantify climate impacts and synthesized terabytes of geospatial data to enhance carbon emission detection efficiency by 50%. His research background at STIS Polytechnic of Statistics includes developing CNN-based models for socioeconomic classification and deploying sophisticated satellite imagery object detection systems using YOLOv5xl. This work in remote sensing earned him a formal patent for a deep learning-based vessel detection model from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia.

Bill is deeply involved in the evolution of Agentic AI, notably through the development of the SMART SE2026 mobile assistant, which leverages AI to resolve census methodology queries in seconds. His portfolio also features the Field Tracker system, a real-time fraud detection platform integrated with the Gemini 2.5 Flash API, and MPL-PORD, an AI-driven smart grading system for palm oil ripeness. A Neo4j Certified Professional and a recognized Top 100 Hackathon ASN Digital finalist, Bill continues to push the boundaries of data science and software engineering to create high-impact, secure, and scalable technological solutions.

Bill Van Ricardo Zalukhu is an accomplished AI Engineer and Software Specialist with over four years of experience in developing automated systems driven by Deep Learning and Computational Statistics. Currently serving as a Computer Officer at Badan ... Show more

Nabila Bushra ist Pädagogin und Sozialwissenschaftlerin, hat Soziale Arbeit an der Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences sowie Soziologie an der Universität Bielefeld studiert und forscht zum Verhältnis von Gender, Ökologie und Ökonomie aus einer ökofeministischen Perspektive. Sie lehrt an der Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin, ist Mitbegründerin und Co-Geschäftsleiterin von ›Lost Film‹ sowie Mitglied des bildungsLab*.

Nabila Bushra ist Pädagogin und Sozialwissenschaftlerin, hat Soziale Arbeit an der Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences sowie Soziologie an der Universität Bielefeld studiert und forscht zum Verhältnis von Gender, Ökologie und Ökonomie aus einer ... Show more

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital modernization projects. Driven by his entrepreneurial mindset, he launched his first startup in Australia in 2013 and since then, his visionary perspective has earned him opportunities to become the advisor to many other like-minded startup founders. Besides working with startups, Ethan attends all over the country attending and speaking at conferences in order to gain new inspiration and inspire others. He currently lives with his family in New York and when he isn’t on his laptop, you can find him playing with his daughter, taking photos on streets, woodworking in his garage or playing music!

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital m... Show more

Rohit Ranjan has been working with Flutter for the past 2 years, and currently working as a Flutter Developer at Health Tick. Previously worked with Appwrite as a DevRel Intern being the part of GitHub Octernship, worked on apps having more than 50k users. He is also a Google Dev Library contributor and part of Google's startup Bootcamp 2022. For the last 1 year, he has given talks at many technical events like, Frontend Days Nagpur, Code-Day Nagpur, Flutter Nagpur, Encypherist JIT.

Rohit Ranjan has been working with Flutter for the past 2 years, and currently working as a Flutter Developer at Health Tick. Previously worked with Appwrite as a DevRel Intern being the part of GitHub Octernship, worked on apps having more than 50k ... Show more

Jeremiah Landi started his career as a “GO’FER” in an architecture firm (98’) and made his way into an animatronics creator for shows like Phantom of the Opera (10’); little did he know that the skills he picked up along his journey would play very synergistically within a highly technical, rigid world and within the Government Bureaucracy, even putting him in front of the US Congress (08’).

Throughout his career, he has traveled the world working in a range of different project environments (Nobel Prize to ESPN) and cultural environments having worked through both the “America's” and all around Europe (with a little Asia).

He enjoys bringing dynamic thought processes and design first problem-solving to many different companies now through his own company deploying products (i.e.military helicopter fuel pumps, basketball medical devices) and Modified Agile Hardware Development (MAHD). The company he started back in 2016 now spans from physical manufacturing (i.e. stamping, welding, 3D printing) to algorithmic software development (i.e. traveling salesman); so it is easy to say the problems he solves aren’t easily fixed in a remote world.

Jeremiah Landi started his career as a “GO’FER” in an architecture firm (98’) and made his way into an animatronics creator for shows like Phantom of the Opera (10’); little did he know that the skills he picked up along his journey would play very s... Show more

Rahul Bhargava is a co-Founder of Mountain Precision Agriculture LLP, driving high-value, low-volume agro-industrial supply chains and decentralized green infrastructure in the Central Himalayas. With 20+ years balancing action research with complex field execution, he specializes in piloting resilient operations in non-traditional environments. An IEEE Smart Village volunteer, his expertise spans sustainable rural industrialization, clean energy, and natural capital conservation.

Rahul Bhargava is a co-Founder of Mountain Precision Agriculture LLP, driving high-value, low-volume agro-industrial supply chains and decentralized green infrastructure in the Central Himalayas. With 20+ years balancing action research with complex ... Show more

Leonie is studying geoinformatics and is a working student at esri Germany. She is writing her master's thesis on spatial knowledge graphs and is a big data nerd. Leonie feels it's a shame that most spatial graphs are limited to just a few coordinates or addresses. Geodata can do so much more, which is why her research further develops this potential and applies it to real-world problems.

Leonie is studying geoinformatics and is a working student at esri Germany. She is writing her master's thesis on spatial knowledge graphs and is a big data nerd. Leonie feels it's a shame that most spatial graphs are limited to just a few coordinate... Show more

Raj Gopal Menon doesn't fit neatly into any design category. That's always been the point.
A graduate of IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre with a foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Raj has spent three decades working across domains - critical care medical devices, off-grid solar systems, vending machines, neonatal incubators - with electronics and software entirely self-taught along the way. His products have reached over 250,000 people across India.

Today, he is a Professor of Practice at the School of Design & Innovation at R.V. University, Bangalore.

Raj Gopal Menon doesn't fit neatly into any design category. That's always been the point. A graduate of IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre with a foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Raj has spent three decades working across domains - critica... Show more

Sophie Heins studierte Kommunikationsdesign an der Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften in Hamburg und arbeitete als angestellte und freiberufliche Kommunikationsdesignerin. Sie promovierte an der Muthesius Kunsthochschule in Kiel zur visuellen Rhetorik in Nachhaltigkeitsberichten. Derzeit arbeitet sie als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin im Projekt CampusConnect/SDG-Campus an der Hafencity Universität Hamburg.

Sophie Heins studierte Kommunikationsdesign an der Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften in Hamburg und arbeitete als angestellte und freiberufliche Kommunikationsdesignerin. Sie promovierte an der Muthesius Kunsthochschule in Kiel zur visuellen R... Show more

Naga Venkateswar Palaparthy is a seasoned technology executive and software architect with over 20 years of experience in designing and delivering large-scale, high-performance enterprise systems across various domains, including climate analytics, financial services, insurance, healthcare, social media, banking, and e-commerce. He currently serves as Director of Software Engineering at Moody’s, where he leads the end-to-end engineering lifecycle for mission-critical Climate Analytics platforms, driving innovation, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.
Throughout his career, Venkat has held senior leadership and principal engineering roles at Moody’s, Risk Management Solutions (RMS), Cognizant, and Microsoft-affiliated projects. He has consistently demonstrated excellence in enterprise architecture, distributed systems, cloud-native solutions, and AI-driven modernization initiatives. His technical expertise spans Java, .NET, AWS, distributed systems, automation, and the integration of AI agents, chatbots, and developer productivity tools into complex enterprise workflows.
Venkat is recognized for building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams, leading agile delivery at scale, and collaborating cross-functionally with product, security, and executive leadership. His work has resulted in significant AWS cost reductions, multiple quality recognitions, and the successful modernization of legacy systems into resilient, future-ready platforms. He holds a Master’s degree in Hydrology Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Andhra University, India

Naga Venkateswar Palaparthy is a seasoned technology executive and software architect with over 20 years of experience in designing and delivering large-scale, high-performance enterprise systems across various domains, including climate analytics, f... Show more

Sainan Zhang is a Programme Specialist on Megatrends in the Programme Division at UNFPA Headquarters. Her work focuses on exploring the linkages between population dynamics, megatrends, and broader sustainable development issues. She has worked on projects including geospatial analysis for climate change and population vulnerability mapping, degree of urbanization, demographic dividend, small area estimation, and mapping access to family planning and sexual and reproductive health services. She also supports countries in building national capacity for census data analysis.

Her technical expertise includes geospatial analysis, statistics, demographic analysis, and data visualization. Previously, she worked with the Chinese central government and international organizations on UN- and EC-funded sustainable development projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Sustainability and an M.Sc. in Urban Environmental Management.

Sainan Zhang is a Programme Specialist on Megatrends in the Programme Division at UNFPA Headquarters. Her work focuses on exploring the linkages between population dynamics, megatrends, and broader sustainable development issues. She has worked on pr... Show more

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code, I’m dedicated to accompanying organizations through their digital and cultural transformations.
Passionate about DX and designing solutions that empower users and adapt to diverse environments.

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond... Show more

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years, worked in the Education Department at Cottbus Zoo. Since 2023, drone pilot and member of the EXPAND+ER project at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Currently project coordinator at IQ@BB.

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years... 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

Nick Davitashvili is a Principal Architect at Aviatrix.

He started in network engineering, moved into cloud architecture via edge infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and deep learning for transportation systems, and has operated in the multi-cloud area code ever since. He has given a TEDx talk on technology and environmental advocacy and contributed to Packet Pushers and other technical media.

At Aviatrix, he has shipped a public MCP server for network operations and maintains open-source Obot blueprints for agentic AI workloads. The attack scenario in this talk came directly from that work: securing AI agent deployments in production cloud environments, then discovering that Kubernetes NetworkPolicy cannot see what MCP tools are doing.

Georgian-born, Edinburgh-based. First KCD talk.

Nick Davitashvili is a Principal Architect at Aviatrix. He started in network engineering, moved into cloud architecture via edge infrastructure for autonomous vehicles and deep learning for transportation systems, and has operated in the multi-cl... Show more

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning over a decade, she has consistently elevated business users by transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.

She currently serves as a Sales Analyst at the National Lottery Authority (Ghana), where she leverages advanced data analytics to optimize performance and uncover growth opportunities. Alongside this, Rebecca contributes to the Dynamics User Group (DUG) Ghana Leadership, guiding professionals in harnessing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to embed governance, foresight, and evidence-led leadership into African business realities.
Her diverse experience includes roles as a Data Analyst at FredExcel, where she honed her skills in calculations, reporting, and trend interpretation, and as an Administrator at Christ Embassy International (Believers’ LoveWorld), where she managed operations with discipline and precision for over 11 years. She has also worked as a Contract Data Analyst at Rock Africa Ghana, applying her analytical acumen to short-term strategic projects.
Rebecca’s professional journey reflects her passion for Power BI, data science, and the transformative power of Microsoft technologies. Her leadership within DUG Ghana and her hands-on experience across industries position her as a trusted voice in the analytics community—bridging technical expertise with strategic foresight.

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning ove... Show more

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bringing the same commercial sharpness to KISS's own positioning as she does to client work.
She writes Just a little Kiss, a Substack covering brand strategy and consumer culture for brand managers, founders and marketers, with bylines in Design Week. She is also the founder of Pencil It In, a creative community and events platform championing Northern creative talent across Leeds and Manchester.

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bri... Show more