Robert has over 25 years experience of building Internet based solutions, including working as an architect at Microsoft, helping the first customers adopt Azure in the early days of cloud computing.
As the Marketing Manager & Head of Cyber security at Active Solution he is responsible for the overall marketing strategy for the company. He is also responsible for driving the continuous work around cyber security and secure development. In customer projects he focuses on architecture for scalable cloud solutions, often involving cutting edge AI.

As a public speaker and a Microsoft Regional Director he does regular appearances at conferences like Developer Summit, Techorama and Oredev - speaking about AI, security, cloud computing and architecture - among other things.

Robert is also a hobby musician, whenever he finds the time he can be found noodling with old analog synthesizers and drum machines.

Robert has over 25 years experience of building Internet based solutions, including working as an architect at Microsoft, helping the first customers adopt Azure in the early days of cloud computing. As the Marketing Manager & Head of Cyber securit... Show more

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Chemical Society's Australian Student Chapter. Victor also engages in science communication through CSIRO's STEM Professionals program.

As a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, he enhances his digital literacy and incorporates computational chemistry into his research. Victor's active contributions to the Windows Insider Program earned him the 2023 Windows Insider Most Valuable Professional Award, a testament to his impact in the Windows community.

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Ch... Show more

Jay Chen is a thought leader at the crossroads of technology, ethics, and community-building. With a deep background in web3, and spiritual guidance, Jay is pioneering efforts to integrate blockchain, NFTs, and Web3 into communities in ways that drive positive social impact. As the founder of the LightDao Project and a Web3 Chaplain, he is dedicated to ensuring that innovation aligns with ethical values. Jay is also a Legacy #0308 holder with @ForbesWeb3, the UK Partner at @Avatar_Dao, an advocate for @Tiny__Vikings, UK Lead at @CW3UK, and a proud member of @SuperTeamUK.

Jay Chen is a thought leader at the crossroads of technology, ethics, and community-building. With a deep background in web3, and spiritual guidance, Jay is pioneering efforts to integrate blockchain, NFTs, and Web3 into communities in ways that driv... Show more

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen.

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen. Show more

Alison joined JGI after a decade of working with SPCAs and Humane Societies across the country to improve and develop their decolonization and equity policies, especially as they related to OneHealth and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities. They hold a unique lived experience from both their German/Ukrainian immigrant settler family as well as their relations of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Alison is a certified Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) planner, and is passionate about uplifting Indigenous-led land care practices and promoting Ethical Space and Etuaptmumk (two-eyed seeing) in all of their work. Alison resides on, and will be working from, the unceded and shared territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples – xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking peoples of Skwxwú7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish) Nation.

Alison joined JGI after a decade of working with SPCAs and Humane Societies across the country to improve and develop their decolonization and equity policies, especially as they related to OneHealth and respectful relationships with Indigenous commu... Show more

SQL nerd on many databases, always on my way down the rabbit hole on a new platform (netezza, Oracle, SQLserver, Azure SQLserver, Synapse, DB2 (NT+Linux & z/OS & EEE), Postgres, Maria, MySQL, and a few Hadoop-based to name a few)

SQL nerd on many databases, always on my way down the rabbit hole on a new platform (netezza, Oracle, SQLserver, Azure SQLserver, Synapse, DB2 (NT+Linux & z/OS & EEE), Postgres, Maria, MySQL, and a few Hadoop-based to name a few) Show more

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time, he loves to grow organic vegetables for his family and friends.

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time... Show more

Zahra has been with the Colorado Energy Office since October 2021. She works on the Transportation team’s community-based and multifamily housing charging programs. She also chairs the Colorado Electric Vehicle Coalition. Coming from an educational and professional background in environmental equity and access, she is working with her team and stakeholders to close the gap in charging infrastructure and prioritize priority areas like multifamily housing, DI communities, and community spaces.

Zahra has been with the Colorado Energy Office since October 2021. She works on the Transportation team’s community-based and multifamily housing charging programs. She also chairs the Colorado Electric Vehicle Coalition. Coming from an educational a... Show more

Joe Peluso is a Georgia-born engineer, adventurer, and lifelong learner blending Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, and city planning to drive community improvement and build a brighter future for all.

Joe Peluso is a Georgia-born engineer, adventurer, and lifelong learner blending Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, and city planning to drive community improvement and build a brighter future for all. Show more

Since the creation of Agile Partner in 2004, Sylvain Chery has focused on helping many businesses in Luxembourg adopt Agile values and methods. Since 2016 he is committed to CSR and Sustainable IT.
His purpose is to find the right balance between the development of digital technology, the well-being of people and the respect of our Planet.

Since the creation of Agile Partner in 2004, Sylvain Chery has focused on helping many businesses in Luxembourg adopt Agile values and methods. Since 2016 he is committed to CSR and Sustainable IT. His purpose is to find the right balance between th... Show more

Wieneke is a pragmatic leader who loves innovation. 15+ years experience in agile IT Architecture and scaling IT teams

Wieneke is a pragmatic leader who loves innovation. 15+ years experience in agile IT Architecture and scaling IT teams Show more

Tim Huckaby is an industry luminary focused on AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AR/MR, Data Visualization, & Edge computing.

Mr. Huckaby has over 35 years of technology experience including serving on a server product team as a development lead on an architecture team at Microsoft. Mr. Huckaby worked on some famous and not so famous Microsoft Server products in the late nineties where, as a young man he learned how scalable enterprise software is built. Mr. Huckaby is a Microsoft Global RD, a Microsoft AI MVP and serves on many councils and boards like the Microsoft Application Development Partner Advisory Council.

Having worked for or with Microsoft for over 25 years, Mr. Huckaby has been on stage with and done numerous keynote demos for many Microsoft executives including Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer and many other Microsoft and other technology executives over a 20+ year speaking career. Mr. Huckaby has been awarded many times for the highest rated technical & industry presentations and keynotes for Microsoft and many other vertical (retail, hospitality, healthcare, etc.) & technology conferences like CES and events all around the world. Mr. Huckaby is consistently rated in the top 10% of all speakers at these events and is frequently the top-rated speaker.

Mr. Huckaby is an accomplished writer having been published thousands of times including authoring 3 books, hundreds of magazine articles and hundreds of internet publications. Mr. Huckaby frequently works directly with the Technology Press and financial analyst community on technical messaging and industry comprehension.

Mr. Huckaby’s expertise encompasses Emerging Experiences in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision on MSFT and Intel (OpenVino), Machine Learning, Enterprise LLM Wrapper Applications, Touch & Gesture systems, Voice Recognition, AR&VR, Holographic, Neural, Demographic, Emotional, demographic & Face and Object Recognition and other futuristic interfaces as applied by a number of compelling software technologies on many hardware platforms on a broad spectrum of devices.

Mr. Huckaby was deemed a “Pioneer of the Smart Client Revolution” by the press. Mr. Huckaby’s uncanny prediction of locally installed, native application dominance (ie: Apps on smartphones) in spite of a significant trend towards web application popularity became true. This prediction of “The Smart Client Revolution” was the predecessor to the app store phenomena we see today where applications are downloaded from an application store and installed natively on a smart phone device or tablet as contrasted to using web applications in a browser.

In 1999 Mr. Huckaby founded InterKnowlogy, a worldwide leader in custom application development. InterKnowlogy builds enterprise software for companies large and small all over the world. IK has delivered countless consumer quality desktop, web & mobile experiences with enterprise grade scalability earning customers 100’s of millions in revenue. With expertise in AI, Computer Vision, 3D, data visualization, & AR/MR InterKnowlogy is uniquely positioned to build v1 product with emerging technology. Mr. Huckaby served as InterKnowlogy’s board chair and chief technical strategist before he sold his membership interest in the Company in December of 2021.

In 2011 Mr. Huckaby founded Actus Interactive Software, which licensed a suite of computer vision-based software products. In 2015 Actus was transformed into VSBLTY which went public in 2019. VSBLTY has a suite of retail & security products distributed worldwide that does analytics by audience measurement, sentiment analysis and object recognition through computer vision within interactive digital signage solutions. VSBLTY also offers a SAAS licensable, scalable, performant security suite products with features including facial recognition / person identification with precision in cloud and edge modalities. Mr. Huckaby served as VSBLTY’s CTO before he sold his interest & resigned from Company in December of 2021.

Mr. Huckaby has been named on a number of software patents.

Currently Mr. Huckaby serves as the CTO for Lucihub which leverages AI and software automation in it’s suite of professional video production products.

Email: Tim@TimHuckaby.com
Blog: www.TimHuckaby.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timhuckaby
Twitter: @TimHuckaby

Tim Huckaby is an industry luminary focused on AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, AR/MR, Data Visualization, & Edge computing. Mr. Huckaby has over 35 years of technology experience including serving on a server product team as a development l... Show more

Biochemist, Pharmacologist, Toxicologist, Data-Analyst and Tech Enthusiast. I have committed over 6 years of my life in the banking sector. I'm currently a strong believer that nature can meet all our needs. So, I cultivate farmlands, invest in self-development and explore the world of tech.

Biochemist, Pharmacologist, Toxicologist, Data-Analyst and Tech Enthusiast. I have committed over 6 years of my life in the banking sector. I'm currently a strong believer that nature can meet all our needs. So, I cultivate farmlands, invest in self-... Show more

Dr. Dipendra has examined the spatial granularity of artificial nighttime lights using satellite and drone images. He also has years of experience in research and project management and is currently working in the field of remote sensing for environmental monitoring.

Dr. Dipendra has examined the spatial granularity of artificial nighttime lights using satellite and drone images. He also has years of experience in research and project management and is currently working in the field of remote sensing for environm... Show more

Cofondateur de Nuageo, l'Atelier du Numérique Responsable, permaentreprise engagée depuis 2014.
Convaincu qu’un numérique plus éthique et durable est possible, j’accompagne les organisations et leurs équipes dans leur transition vers des pratiques numériques plus sobres, robustes et respectueuses des enjeux environnementaux et sociaux.

Je partage aussi ces convictions à travers des conférences sur l’impact du numérique, l’intelligence artificielle et la résilience des systèmes d’information.

Acteur engagé pour un numérique plus soutenable et éthique :
- Animateur et membre du CA de La Fresque du Numérique,
- Co-créateur de l’atelier Planète "Usages Numériques",
- Coconcepteur de la conférence "Sobriété Numérique" des Shifters.
- Animateur des Batailles de l'IA et de la Tech de Latitudes

Cofondateur de Nuageo, l'Atelier du Numérique Responsable, permaentreprise engagée depuis 2014. Convaincu qu’un numérique plus éthique et durable est possible, j’accompagne les organisations et leurs équipes dans leur transition vers des pratiques n... Show more

I transitioned into tech through self-learning , bootcamps and an MSc in Computer Science, after managing a business for over a decade.

I transitioned into tech through self-learning , bootcamps and an MSc in Computer Science, after managing a business for over a decade. Show more

CEO and Founder at MEDU Protection | Thiel Fellow 21’ | Halcyon C16 Fellow l 776 Fellow 24' l Honorary PhD 2023 UAP l Forbes 30 Under 30 2025

CEO and Founder at MEDU Protection | Thiel Fellow 21’ | Halcyon C16 Fellow l 776 Fellow 24' l Honorary PhD 2023 UAP l Forbes 30 Under 30 2025 Show more

Studied physics at Technical University of Munich.
Professional experience as a top management consultant, startup founder and Commercial Lead at a software boutique. Currently Partner with DevelopX, a PE backed consulting and software services group. Serving clients in developing new digital business in both web2 and web3.
Passionate about AI, decentralization and digital art.

Studied physics at Technical University of Munich. Professional experience as a top management consultant, startup founder and Commercial Lead at a software boutique. Currently Partner with DevelopX, a PE backed consulting and software services grou... Show more

Yixin Liu is currently a PhD student at the University of Groningen, where her research focuses on sustainable assessment for crtical materials used in energy transition. She earned her master's degree in Low-Carbon Environmental Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where she specialized in photocatalysts for hydrogen production, and completed her bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering at Soochow University. She also has industrial experience in IKEA, FORVIA, and Valeo. Prior to her PhD studies, she accumulated three years of consultancy experience in carbon reduction and energy efficiency.

Yixin Liu is currently a PhD student at the University of Groningen, where her research focuses on sustainable assessment for crtical materials used in energy transition. She earned her master's degree in Low-Carbon Environmental Engineering from Sha... Show more

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Army Cyber Institute in West Point, New York. Previously, Alhajjar served as a Research Scientist in the Computing and Communications Theory Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He holds a PhD in applied mathematics from George Mason University.

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Ar... Show more

More than 20 years of experience as a developer and application specialist.
Trying to spread the green software principles to IT world

More than 20 years of experience as a developer and application specialist. Trying to spread the green software principles to IT world Show more

As a PhD researcher at Ghent University in collaboration with ENGIE, I am dedicated to progressing the field of material criticality for the energy sector facing the energy transition. Grounded in business economics with a passion for sustainable engineering, I thrive on integrating economics with technology! I have robust skills in problem-solving, teamwork, critical and analytical thinking, as well as creativity.

Happy to connect and have a call or discuss over a cup of coffee!

As a PhD researcher at Ghent University in collaboration with ENGIE, I am dedicated to progressing the field of material criticality for the energy sector facing the energy transition. Grounded in business economics with a passion for sustainable eng... Show more

Oluwaferanmi is a Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate with a deep interest in the intersection of machine learning, data science, and social impact. Oluwaferanmi's technical skills are grounded in full-stack web development and honed through research experience at the Smart Systems Reasearch Laboratory, where Oluwaferanmi contributes to cutting-edge Data Science and AI projects.

Beyond technical expertise, Oluwaferanmi is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment. His ole as Youth Advisor to the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS allows Oluwaferanmi to directly influence youth participation in EU external action. Furthermore, Oluwaferanmi's involvement in the Oyo State Youth Parliament as the Youngest Honourable Member demonstrates his commitment to leadership and policy influence.

Oluwaferanmi is a Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate with a deep interest in the intersection of machine learning, data science, and social impact. Oluwaferanmi's technical skills are grounded in full-stack web development and honed thro... Show more

A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully partnered with multiple Fortune 500 companies to drive transformative change. As a corporate and international speaker, Schultz's dynamic presentations have resonated worldwide, inspiring leaders and teams alike. Over a decade, Schultz has delivered impactful messages to more than 800 factory leaders, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies and workforce morale.

Schultz's expertise is also highlighted by a highly acclaimed TEDx talk and the authorship of an Amazon best-selling book. This blend of practical experience and thought leadership has cemented Schultz's reputation as a trusted advisor and visionary in the manufacturing sector.

Dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals, A.W. Schultz continues to influence the industry with insightful, engaging, and motivational keynote addresses that make a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully p... Show more

The scalable impact of IT solutions drew Lorenz toward completing a B.Sc. in Business Information Systems, which provided him with a strong foundation in data science, IoT and IT strategy. This expertise allowed him to drive digital transformation initiatives within Deutsche Telekom, one of Europe’s largest telecommunications companies. However, he came to realise that much more is theoretically technologically possible than is applied in companies or society at large. Therefore, he completed a Master of Studies in Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School to complement his technical expertise, focusing on change management and social dynamics in innovation.

As the AI & Innovation Lead for both Procurement and Real Estate Management at Deutsche Telekom, Lorenz bridges cutting-edge AI technologies with strategic business objectives. Lorenz leads cross-functional teams to develop intelligent solutions that improve efficiency, align with sustainability goals, and address the needs of diverse stakeholders, ensuring Deutsche Telekom's innovations are both advanced and socially responsible.

The scalable impact of IT solutions drew Lorenz toward completing a B.Sc. in Business Information Systems, which provided him with a strong foundation in data science, IoT and IT strategy. This expertise allowed him to drive digital transformation in... Show more

Victor de Lange is an author and Product Marketeer at Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting. He enjoys meaningful interactions with professional end-users, architects and engineers while helping them to realise their sustainable project ambitions. Throughout his career, projects under his responsibility helped saving over 54,000 ton of CO2 in Australia, China and Southeast Asia. Victor is passionate about lighting technology and specialises in commercial, industrial and street light applications. His interests beyond work are spending time with his family, running, reading, writing, enjoying coffee and the beach.

Victor de Lange is an author and Product Marketeer at Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting. He enjoys meaningful interactions with professional end-users, architects and engineers while helping them to realise their sustainable project ambitio... Show more

A cloud architecture expert and developer leader at Hager Group's IoT Cloud Factory, specializing in Azure Cloud and API Management.

A cloud architecture expert and developer leader at Hager Group's IoT Cloud Factory, specializing in Azure Cloud and API Management. Show more

Daniel Sander, a software engineer at Equinor, combines his passion for AI research with a commitment to enhancing software craftsmanship. He recently returned to coding after working as a project leader in offshore digitalization and later in emerging tech scouting. As a generalist by heart, Daniel is now thriving in the Software Engineering Enabling Team, where he gets to learn from software veterans while helping others with better ways of working.

Daniel Sander, a software engineer at Equinor, combines his passion for AI research with a commitment to enhancing software craftsmanship. He recently returned to coding after working as a project leader in offshore digitalization and later in emergi... Show more

With marketing experience in startups in the AI, financial and electric mobility sectors, I have refined my creative skills and developed a systemic problem-solving perspective.

With marketing experience in startups in the AI, financial and electric mobility sectors, I have refined my creative skills and developed a systemic problem-solving perspective. Show more

Currently working as Software Engineer at WunderGraph, the speaker has a strong track record in developing high-performance web and mobile applications using modern JavaScript, GraphQL, serverless, and edge runtimes. They specialize in React-based technologies such as Next.js, Astro, and React Native. They have been a Founding Engineer twice and have published apps with a total of over 28k+ downloads. Their technical prowess and extensive experience make them a trusted voice in the field.

Currently working as Software Engineer at WunderGraph, the speaker has a strong track record in developing high-performance web and mobile applications using modern JavaScript, GraphQL, serverless, and edge runtimes. They specialize in React-based te... Show more