Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director positions at several startup companies and has also co-invested as an angel investor with Sente’s program startups. Prior to his role at Sente , Gerod was a management consultant and business development manager at Cisco Systems, and led partnerships, solution development and IT services engagements at technology companies such as VMware, Siemens and EMC. He received his MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.

Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director posit... Show more

Rhiannon runs Team Weaving, where she uses positive psychology to help people invent and reinvent themselves, their organizations, and their missions. She helps entrepreneurs form and coalesce their teams so they can connect quickly and productively with emotional intelligence, kindness, and mutual respect.

She has a Master’s degree in business psychology and is certified in Appreciative Inquiry, Creative Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Organizational Development. She has worked with companies from solopreneurships to multinationals, in pubic, private, and non-profit settings.

Rhiannon runs Team Weaving, where she uses positive psychology to help people invent and reinvent themselves, their organizations, and their missions. She helps entrepreneurs form and coalesce their teams so they can connect quickly and productively ... Show more

Alexander has been a full-stack developer for twelve years and is currently part of the Cloud FinOps team at Atlassian.

A full-stack developer with twelve years of experience. He previously ran an App development agency, managing various teams across design and development, leading web, backend and native mobile app developers in Australia and Europe.

Alexander's strengths are system architecture design and communicating complicated tech to everyday people. He has helped scale tech at numerous startups and is passionate about making a positive difference.

When not working, you can find him writing tech articles and teaching Javascript and React at SheCodes, an initiative helping to get more women into tech. He regularly gives talks on various topics, focusing on the impact the technology we build can have.

Alexander is devastated by the state of the world, loves a good political rant and can often be swearing at no one in particular. He enjoys building things in JavaScript, Deno and Node.

Alexander has been a full-stack developer for twelve years and is currently part of the Cloud FinOps team at Atlassian. A full-stack developer with twelve years of experience. He previously ran an App development agency, managing various teams acr... Show more

Fabio Correa da Cruz é autor e inventor do framework de inovação em Produtos e Serviços ADesign Startup, é Cofundador da Scaled Innovation Aceleradora, Cofundador da AfirMed TeleMedicina e Bem-estar e SolarOmni Energia Solar, Consultor, Professor, Palestrante e autor do Motor de Inovação e framework Scaled Innovation para estruturar Hubs de Inovação em Negócios, programas de Design Organizacional e Value Stream Transformation que transformaram negócios, empresas grandes com +USD 75B Receita e +100 mil funcionários, além de empresas médias, pequenas e Startups.
Tem em seu legado a construção de MVPs e Produtos digitais que são hoje utilizados por milhões de pessoas no Brasil e no Mundo na área de transportes, sendo do cotidiano de milhões de usuários, além de registros de grandes Marcas, Patentes e Softwares com soluções em TeleMedicina, Telepsicologia, AfirBem Clube de Bem-estar e SolarOmni usinas da energia solar autônomas, consultor para registro de Patentes, Marcas e estruturação de Franquias, com formatação e expansão de modelos de negócios.
Palestrante sobre Cases de Inovação, Lean Portfólio, Agilidade, Business Innovation e Transformação Organizacional
Professor e Oficial Trainer ADesign Startup®, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe®SPC, RTE, LPM, POPM, SASM, SA, VST, EBAS, OKR, M3.0, PMP

Fabio Correa da Cruz é autor e inventor do framework de inovação em Produtos e Serviços ADesign Startup, é Cofundador da Scaled Innovation Aceleradora, Cofundador da AfirMed TeleMedicina e Bem-estar e SolarOmni Energia Solar, Consultor, Professor, Pa... Show more

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to deliver innovative services and solutions across a wide spectrum of industries.

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to del... Show more

Empowering people and organizations to be successful in a sustainable digital age - that‘s Alex's passion. He loves innovation and encourages business decision maker to leverage the potential of digitalization, data and cloud computing to thrive sustainable businesses.

Empowering people and organizations to be successful in a sustainable digital age - that‘s Alex's passion. He loves innovation and encourages business decision maker to leverage the potential of digitalization, data and cloud computing to thrive sust... Show more

David is working as Lead Engineer for a major U.S. retailer. His team built the pricing engine for both the mobile app and the retail site. When not building the next product features, he teaches classes on web development using ReactJS, Restful micro services, and DevOps.

David had presented at Cloud Expo Asia in Singapore, DevOpsDay Taipei, and VNITO in Vietnam. He is also a DevOps/Agile conference organizer for the Asia Pacific region, covering Singapore/Taiwan/Vietnam.

David is working as Lead Engineer for a major U.S. retailer. His team built the pricing engine for both the mobile app and the retail site. When not building the next product features, he teaches classes on web development using ReactJS, Restful mic... Show more

JohnPaul Chikwendu Ezeagwu is a 27-year-old electrical engineering graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a lifelong passion for technology and innovation. His career began early, serving as CFO for Mogul Xpress in 2018, and later interning at Seplat Energy in 2021.

In his pursuit of groundbreaking solutions, he built what is considered the world’s first satellite-powered proof-of-stake mining rig, leveraging a cluster of WiCrypt nodes. He has also developed multiple financial analysis tools for trading assets, merging his technical expertise with practical financial applications.

In 2024, JohnPaul founded Area50, an artificial intelligence startup dedicated to creating cutting-edge AI solutions for businesses. His journey reflects a commitment to pushing technological boundaries and shaping the future of intelligent systems.

JohnPaul Chikwendu Ezeagwu is a 27-year-old electrical engineering graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a lifelong passion for technology and innovation. His career began early, serving as CFO for Mogul Xpress in 2018, and later inte... Show more

Saloni Agrawal is a Staff Engineer at Lucid Motors, specializing in industrialization, supplier development, and advanced polymers for electric vehicle battery systems. With a background in Plastics Engineering and an MBA in progress, she focuses on sustainable manufacturing, supply chain strategy, and high-performance materials for clean mobility. She is also an active contributor and mentor in professional societies, championing diversity and innovation in engineering.

Saloni Agrawal is a Staff Engineer at Lucid Motors, specializing in industrialization, supplier development, and advanced polymers for electric vehicle battery systems. With a background in Plastics Engineering and an MBA in progress, she focuses on ... Show more

is a passionate student of at. With a keen interest in the intersection of advanced technologies and sustainable energy solutions, is actively engaged in research exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

is a passionate student of at. With a keen interest in the intersection of advanced technologies and sustainable energy solutions, is actively engaged in research exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Show more

I'm a Senior Data Scientist currently working in the renewable energy sector at Lightsource bp. Before that I was a Data Scientist at Tesco where I worked both in the Forecasting and in the Search and Recommendation teams.

I hold an industrial PhD in computer science from the University of York carried out full-time within a major Japanese video-game publisher (Square Enix) in London. My thesis focused on how to blend neuroscientific theories of motivation with deep learning model for estimating motivational states and predicting behavioral engagement.

Before that I was a research intern between Ghent and Padua where I focused on the study of the reward process both from a behavioral and psychobiological perspective.

I hold a master and bachelor degree in psychology from the Univeristy of Padua.

I'm a Senior Data Scientist currently working in the renewable energy sector at Lightsource bp. Before that I was a Data Scientist at Tesco where I worked both in the Forecasting and in the Search and Recommendation teams. I hold an industrial Ph... 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

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom rap video for an online engagement campaign, we provide all-original hip-hop songs and moments created by experienced underground MCs to energize your events, your team, and your message.

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom ... Show more

Technology leader with hands-on expertise in architecting scalable solutions using the Elastic Stack. Passionate about real-time search, observability, and empowering teams to unlock insights from data. Regularly mentors, writes, and speaks to help others get the most out of Elastic.

Technology leader with hands-on expertise in architecting scalable solutions using the Elastic Stack. Passionate about real-time search, observability, and empowering teams to unlock insights from data. Regularly mentors, writes, and speaks to help o... Show more

From IT Supporter to Developer, with loads of side projects (Visuals & Projection mapping, Event Management, 3d printing and Cutting Board shop, Medieval Blacksmith "apprentice", Agent Conf Contributor, Digitale Initiativen)

From IT Supporter to Developer, with loads of side projects (Visuals & Projection mapping, Event Management, 3d printing and Cutting Board shop, Medieval Blacksmith "apprentice", Agent Conf Contributor, Digitale Initiativen) Show more

Abdelkarim Benabdallah is an experienced Tunisian professional in the field of digital marketing, currently serving as Business Developer at Digibell Agency, a digital marketing and communication consultancy based in La Marsa, Tunisia. He is also the co-founder of the agency, where he focuses on digital growth strategies and business development.

With over 20 years of experience in the information technology sector, Abdelkarim is recognized as one of Tunisia’s first bloggers since 2001. He co-founded the Social Media Club Tunisia, an organization dedicated to promoting the professional use of social media in the country. He has led more than 20 workshops and events on digital marketing across various cities in Tunisia. He has also contributed his expertise as a consultant for viral campaigns run by the UNDP in Tunisia and Africa through the Mobiles4HD program.

Passionate about digital innovation, Abdelkarim is a key figure in shaping Tunisia’s digital landscape, actively supporting the digital transformation of businesses and promoting a digital culture in the region.

Abdelkarim Benabdallah is an experienced Tunisian professional in the field of digital marketing, currently serving as Business Developer at Digibell Agency, a digital marketing and communication consultancy based in La Marsa, Tunisia. He is also the... Show more

Pedro Sader Azevedo is a Computer Engineering graduate from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and an open-source research software developer at CNPEM—the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy—working within LNBR, the Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory. He is the creator of parsomics, a suite of data management tools for metagenomics research. Currently, Pedro is exploring scientific collaboration networks, using Neo4j to uncover patterns in academic co-authorship. His prior work with data modeling includes using relational databases to trace the spread of bioaccumulating pollutants across food networks.

Pedro Sader Azevedo is a Computer Engineering graduate from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and an open-source research software developer at CNPEM—the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy—working within LNBR, the Brazilian Biorenewables Nati... Show more

Brenda McGrane of Iowa is a highly experienced cytologist with over 25 years of expertise in the field. She is dedicated to advancing diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. From her early days as a curious child in Iowa, she developed a passion for science and health that would shape her professional journey. Brenda has spent her career studying cells, working collaboratively with physicians and researchers, and contributing to a better understanding of diseases and health conditions through her in-depth knowledge of cytology.

Raised in Iowa, Brenda laid the foundation for her success by excelling academically and cultivating an early interest in biology. After graduating high school in 1995, she pursued undergraduate studies in clinical cytology, combining her enthusiasm for science with a drive to make meaningful contributions to healthcare. Her dedication to learning and professional growth eventually led her to complete a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Cytology, where she gained the specialized skills needed to embark on her career.

After gaining valuable experience in her initial roles, McGrane sought new opportunities to deepen her expertise and make a broader impact. Relocating to California, she joined Stanford University Medical Center, working alongside top-tier researchers and physicians. At Stanford, her contributions included pioneering efforts in cancer cell biology, developing advanced diagnostic methods, and enhancing techniques for analyzing cellular structures. These projects reinforced her reputation as a skilled cytologist and solidified her commitment to improving patient care through innovative science.

Eventually, Brenda returned to the Midwest, where she assumed a senior cytology role that further expanded her responsibilities. She oversaw the screening of gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) slides, ensuring that stringent quality control measures were consistently met. Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, she was critical in identifying cellular abnormalities, diagnosing conditions, and delivering accurate and timely information to support comprehensive patient care.

McGrane's expertise extends to ThinPrep and SurePath certifications, two essential cytology systems for analyzing cell samples and identifying abnormalities. Additionally, she is well-versed in molecular and procedure adequacy, allowing for precise assessments of cell samples. Proficient in using advanced imaging systems such as FocalPoint and ThinPrep Imaging, she has demonstrated her ability to leverage technology to detect early signs of disease effectively.

Brenda McGrane's unwavering commitment to her field and her remarkable contributions to cytology continue to shape the lives of countless patients and inspire her peers. Her journey, marked by dedication and excellence, underscores her vital role in advancing healthcare and ensuring high-quality diagnostic practices.

Brenda McGrane of Iowa is a highly experienced cytologist with over 25 years of expertise in the field. She is dedicated to advancing diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. From her early days as a curious child in Iowa, she developed a ... Show more

Innovative and driven lead engineer, passionate about solving modernisation challenges and empowering teams to deliver clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
A strong advocate for test-driven development and industry best practices, dedicated to fostering collaboration and driving technical excellence within organisations.

Innovative and driven lead engineer, passionate about solving modernisation challenges and empowering teams to deliver clean, reusable, and maintainable code. A strong advocate for test-driven development and industry best practices, dedicated to f... Show more

Co-Founder of Ursa Cloud, I’m focused on democratizing AI infrastructure in emerging markets through sustainable, high-performance data centers tailored for LLM-scale compute.

With 30+ years in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise software, I’ve led global teams and built multiple 1.0 products at companies like Oracle, Hexis Cyber Solutions, and Sensage. I also lead product and engineering at Elysium Analytics, building an AI-driven observability and security platform for enterprise and government use.

Co-Founder of Ursa Cloud, I’m focused on democratizing AI infrastructure in emerging markets through sustainable, high-performance data centers tailored for LLM-scale compute. With 30+ years in AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise soft... Show more

Anastasia Strizh is the Head of the Business Analysis Department at Exadel, where she leads a global team of over 80 Business Analysts across multiple regions. With more than 10 years of international experience, she combines a strategic mindset with a deep understanding of cross-cultural team dynamics.

Her professional journey includes managing EU-funded energy projects in Italy and driving industrial product development in China. At Exadel, Anastasia has designed and implemented key operational processes — from end-to-end employee lifecycle management to performance frameworks, bench strategy, and professional development planning. She was the architect behind a global Resource Management Organization that optimized staffing across the company, and launched an internal recognition ecosystem that significantly boosted team engagement.

Anastasia is known for building scalable, human-centric management systems that balance business needs with personal growth — and for turning process thinking into a culture driver.

Anastasia Strizh is the Head of the Business Analysis Department at Exadel, where she leads a global team of over 80 Business Analysts across multiple regions. With more than 10 years of international experience, she combines a strategic mindset with... Show more

As founder of the bee42 solutions gmbh, System Architect, Cloud Native Engineer, Apache Member, Apache Tomcat Committer, Infracoder and DevOps Enabler, Peter can look back on a long-lasting and remarkable experience. With his skills he inspires people. Peter rethinks IT and improves your systems

As founder of the bee42 solutions gmbh, System Architect, Cloud Native Engineer, Apache Member, Apache Tomcat Committer, Infracoder and DevOps Enabler, Peter can look back on a long-lasting and remarkable experience. With his skills he inspires peopl... Show more

Mansinh Chaudhari, also known as Monsi Koova, was born in a rural village in western India. Growing up close to nature and tradition, he learned early the importance of resilience and self-reliance. From a young age, he was curious about how things worked and looked for ways to expand his understanding. After earning a Master’s degree in science in India, he moved to New York City, starting a journey that would lead him across industries and continents.

Mansinh became an entrepreneur with experience creating ventures in computer science, hospitality, and healthcare. Numerous setbacks marked his early years, but he viewed each challenge as a valuable lesson that shaped his approach to life. Over time, he developed a diverse portfolio of businesses, investments, and consulting projects that connected him with people worldwide.

Mansinh's current focus includes real estate projects, a media investment fund, and a Real-World Asset-backed digital token fund. He works to bring tangible assets into decentralized finance, believing this will make investing more accessible to a broader range of people. He attends the World Economic Forum, technology conferences, and finance gatherings to stay current and build trusted relationships. For him, collaboration and trust are essential to any success.

Monsi Koova has a strong interest in real-world asset tokenization using blockchain technology and believes it can transform how ownership and investment are managed. His media fund shows his view that business and culture often shape each other.

Outside of his professional work, Mansinh mentors young people and supports entrepreneurs as they start their ventures. He believes in working hard, being honest, and helping others build stable foundations. Philanthropy is an integral part of his life, and he has contributed to charities in Africa and India, believing that giving back is a crucial aspect of true success.

Mansinh Chaudhari hopes to be remembered as someone who led with integrity, formed strong connections, and made a lasting positive impact.

Mansinh Chaudhari, also known as Monsi Koova, was born in a rural village in western India. Growing up close to nature and tradition, he learned early the importance of resilience and self-reliance. From a young age, he was curious about how things w... Show more

Former Chief Data Scientist at Microsoft and Apple working in this space since before it earned that moniker - currently at Microsoft; previously, worked for Expedia, Apple and some really cool startups. In my downtime, I am known for my winning Fantasy Football ML ensemble modeling approach (interviewed about it on MSFT Cloud Simplified podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGnKmZDzRU8&feature=share). I am an active tech blogger & podcaster for the last 15 years: https://www.lauraedell.com and https://aka.ms/aneye4ai who believes the role of Machine Learning will evolve to become a part of everyone's day to day role in the future much like using Excel is today.

Former Chief Data Scientist at Microsoft and Apple working in this space since before it earned that moniker - currently at Microsoft; previously, worked for Expedia, Apple and some really cool startups. In my downtime, I am known for my winning Fant... Show more

Alamin Musa Magaga is a CivicTech professional, AI Engineer, and Data Scientist with over five years of experience designing and implementing AI-driven solutions to tackle pressing societal challenges across Africa. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at YandyTech Community and the Technology and Innovation Lead at Nest Africa AI Innovation Lab.

Alamin is the co-creator of MyAIFactChecker, an award-winning AI-powered fact-checking platform that combats misinformation and fake news. The platform received the US West Africa Tech Challenge grant and was showcased at the 2023 Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, where it was recognized as a transformative solution for information integrity in the digital age.

As the developer of CivicaAI, Alamin is working to democratize access to civic information in Nigeria through an AI-powered CivicTech platform that promotes digital rights, civic awareness, and good governance. He also leads the development of a Digital Resilience Chatbot, a solution designed to empower civil society organizations (CSOs), youth activists, and community-based organizations with tools to counter cyber threats, improve digital literacy, and ensure secure online participation in the face of civic space threats.

He is a proud Zindi Ambassador and Chapter Lead for Omdena Kano, where he guides global teams in building ethical and impactful AI solutions across healthcare, climate change, public safety, and finance. His extensive leadership includes roles as Task Lead for Omdena’s projects on tuberculosis analysis, maternal health prediction, student success modeling, and financial risk scoring for African SMEs.

At the Nest Africa AI Innovation Lab, he leads pioneering research and solution development in areas such as AI for climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity. He spearheads projects like AyéMọlẹ AI, an innovative climate knowledge assistant supporting voice-based interactions in indigenous Nigerian languages.

He is an alum of notable fellowships, including the Click-On Kaduna Data Science Fellowship, Pan-African Youth Ambassador for Internet Governance, HumAngle Technology and Civic Impact Fellowship, and the Youth Climate Entrepreneurship Fellowship (Y-CEF).

Driven by a strong commitment to using technology for social good, Alamin continues to mentor youth, collaborate with CSOs and government actors, and build innovative tools that promote transparency, climate action, and civic empowerment across the continent.

Alamin Musa Magaga is a CivicTech professional, AI Engineer, and Data Scientist with over five years of experience designing and implementing AI-driven solutions to tackle pressing societal challenges across Africa. He currently serves as the Chief T... Show more

Enterprise cloud architect and a storyteller transforming manufacturing and logistics through secure digital solutions. Expertise in responsible AI implementation and sustainable technology, delivering measurable business impact across complex industrial environments. Focused on turning digital challenges into competitive advantages.

Enterprise cloud architect and a storyteller transforming manufacturing and logistics through secure digital solutions. Expertise in responsible AI implementation and sustainable technology, delivering measurable business impact across complex indust... Show more

Advisor & Consultant, KOL & Marketer in the Web2/Web3 World 🎙 Host to several leading conferences globally in the Emerging Tech & Innovation space (NFTNYC, Dcentral, NFTBAZL, E3 (rip) Gaming, etc..) Best known for building one of the largest communities in the world for the space in 2020-2022. Working w/companies like OpenSea, Metamask, DeviantArt, Netflix, Twitter, Binance, Spatial, Coinbase, VaynerMedia, Limewire, MakersPlace, Superchief, Monaverse, Sotheby’s, Hennessy & more in the space. Alongside artists ranging from DojaCat, TheWeeknd, Migos, Miguel, Flosstradamus, ShepardFairey, A$AP Rocky, Keith Haring’s Estate & countless top artist collections & PFP Projects we all know and love (BAYC, 0N1, etc..)

Specializing in Marketing, Consulting, Business Development, Partnerships & Experiential.

Advisor & Consultant, KOL & Marketer in the Web2/Web3 World 🎙 Host to several leading conferences globally in the Emerging Tech & Innovation space (NFTNYC, Dcentral, NFTBAZL, E3 (rip) Gaming, etc..) Best known for building one of the largest communi... Show more

Berenice is a passionate and visionary leader who has dedicated her career to advancing equity and sustainability in the public and private sectors. With more than 10 years of experience in environmental engineering, climate action, and Latino economic development, she has a proven track record of delivering impactful and innovative solutions that benefit diverse communities and organizations.
As the President and Co-Founder of Monarca Group, she provides multicultural triple bottom-line solutions that help partners engage and communicate effectively with underserved populations. She also leads the compliance assistance of Denver's building performance and decarbonization policies for equity-priority buildings as the Buildings Equity Administrator at the City and County of Denver.
Berenice is a recognized advocate and expert in her field, having received multiple honors and publications for her work. She is driven by her mission to create a more inclusive and resilient future for all.

Berenice is a passionate and visionary leader who has dedicated her career to advancing equity and sustainability in the public and private sectors. With more than 10 years of experience in environmental engineering, climate action, and Latino econom... Show more

I've span through most organisational layers from manager to team member to CoDir member, from tech to product to organisation, from consulting to executing to training, and that makes me better at seeing things from a systemic point of view than being the expert on a specific domain.

I use this strength to connect things, contextualise them, find strange metaphors, and share new and simpler ways to navigate the world we work in on a daily basis.

These days I work as a data product manager for my clients and a manager, trainer and head of product within Hymaia.

I've span through most organisational layers from manager to team member to CoDir member, from tech to product to organisation, from consulting to executing to training, and that makes me better at seeing things from a systemic point of view than bei... Show more

My name is Richard Conway. I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Azure. I'm a Director of Elastacloud which is a Data Science consultancy working across key business sectors such as retail, finance, engineering and others.

As well as my role in business, I'm an author of books and courses and a key contributor to Apache open source projects with a love for all things cloud and data. Over the years I've become proficient in C++, C#, Java, Scala, Python and R and I mix and match these skills for my customers and community on a daily basis.

I love speaking to new audiences on aspects of cloud, data science and data platform and have spoken all across Europe over the last few years.

I'm a strong advocate of communities and over the years founded @ukazure and a few others.

As an advocate for child education in IT I've been working closely with Code Club in the UK. My most recent community contribution has been AzureCraft, an annual two day event for developers, parents and kids to teach the Cloud and Programming through Minecraft.

My name is Richard Conway. I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Azure. I'm a Director of Elastacloud which is a Data Science consultancy working across key business sectors such as retail, finance, engineering... Show more