After graduating from Meteorology at the LMU Munich in 1998, Fritz started an IT career around Linux servers, TCP/IP networking, and software development. Since 2005 he works for Amadeus, today managing a team that operates the in-house communication framework.

When not at work, then he is most likely around somewhere outdoors cycling, swimming and running, and with the family.

After graduating from Meteorology at the LMU Munich in 1998, Fritz started an IT career around Linux servers, TCP/IP networking, and software development. Since 2005 he works for Amadeus, today managing a team that operates the in-house communication... Show more

Celebrating holistic design; from design thinking and service design, through to digital creation (UX & UI) and brand, Anish leads, manages and creates, strategic digital work and capabilities.

Combining this with lean and human-centred innovation, digital, strategy and a solid business understanding (catalysed by an MBA), Anish shapes global propositions and advises boards; currently leading Design & Innovation for Shell globally.

Passionate about the Future of Design, as a profession, industry and discipline, Anish believes that web3, needs a corresponding 'design3' dimension to help shape it, and for Design to utilise web3 to solve critical challenges - for people, planet and profit.
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Celebrating holistic design; from design thinking and service design, through to digital creation (UX & UI) and brand, Anish leads, manages and creates, strategic digital work and capabilities. Combining this with lean and human-centred innovation... Show more

The visionary behind Loop_, he started coding at just age 7. Obsessed with the digital evolution of the last 40 years, Samuel is determined to help guide web3 on the path to being used to balance economics with ecology and society.  Samuel has managed various high profile digital projects with a track record of delivering successful tech startups from inception to commercial success.

The visionary behind Loop_, he started coding at just age 7. Obsessed with the digital evolution of the last 40 years, Samuel is determined to help guide web3 on the path to being used to balance economics with ecology and society.  Samuel has manage... Show more

Background is the entertainment industry. I started producing live shows at the age of 19(EMF's/live acts/VIP lounges with well known DJ's/live acts which opened up doors(bigger opportunities) into the music business, where I managed the Grammy winning music production duo(Jake & the Phatman/The Mint Recording Studio) , working along side major artists(Raphael Saadiq, Snoop Dogg, Joss Stone, Angie Stone, TLC, etc.) to name just a few.
This eventually led me to Hollywood, opening up doors and a chance to produce my first film(Executive Producer-Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn) & TapOut/Boost Mobile nationally televised commercials ).
Oddly enough, this led me into the VFX, AR/VR and NFT world(I'm currently in)…and here we are today having this conversation.

Background is the entertainment industry. I started producing live shows at the age of 19(EMF's/live acts/VIP lounges with well known DJ's/live acts which opened up doors(bigger opportunities) into the music business, where I managed the Grammy winn... Show more

Manana Samuseva is a highly accomplished investor, media entrepreneur, CEO with expertise in blockchain, hedge funds, crypto. She holds a Ph.D. in Math, ex-MTV-host, CEO of Babylon Voice (Manan AI, New York) that uses advanced ML/AI to empower human intelligence, decision-making, to make it easier for the next billion users to access the Metaverse and protect from security risks. https://linktr.ee/mananas

In addition to her role at Babylon Voice, Manana is also a partner at CryptoHQ Incubator-Fund, iLIFT TV, "Women in Crypto" community. She has received numerous accolades, including being listed as one of the "Top-100 young entrepreneurs," "Global Women in the Blockchain," and "Top VC Web3," and has earned multiple degrees in subjects such as Math, Computer Science, Advertising, Marketing from International Institute of Advertising, London Business School, and Université Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3.

In 2020, Manana co-founded the "Family Office and Investor's Summit," an exclusive event for private equity investors and hedge fund managers to discuss current trends, political risks, and financial challenges. She has also launched a hybrid-based fund and incubator for Web3 entrepreneurs in SoHo, founded "Women in Crypto," and hosts a weekly event called "Trading for Women in Crypto" to provide female founders with the skills and resources they need to succeed in the industry. With over 10 years of VC experience and a track record of deploying over $50M across 20+ companies and achieving top decile returns, including multiple exits, Manana is a leading authority on entrepreneurship, business development, marketing, tech architecture review.

The topic of blockchain, crypto, and AI is exciting to Manana because it represents cutting-edge technology and has the potential to revolutionize various industries. As a leader in the field, Manana is dedicated to advancing the development and adoption of this tech and empowering others to do the same. She is also dedicated to empowering female founders and has organized events and initiatives for women in crypto. The growing size and value of the Metaverse, as well as the increasing prevalence of identity hacks and scams, make it an exciting and important area to address. By using AI and Web3 technology to provide a secure voice ID system, Manana is working to make it easier for the next billion users to access the Metaverse and protect them from security risks. This mission aligns with Manana's interests in deep tech, VC, and she is excited to be at the forefront of these innovations.
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Manana Samuseva is a highly accomplished investor, media entrepreneur, CEO with expertise in blockchain, hedge funds, crypto. She holds a Ph.D. in Math, ex-MTV-host, CEO of Babylon Voice (Manan AI, New York) that uses advanced ML/AI to empower human ... Show more

Alex is an Italian polymath, world-traveler, and Experience Designer - with expertise in Distributed Governance, Collaborative Economics and Game Theory.

Before founding Āut Protocol, he successfully ventured into multiple things - spanning from chess to poetry reading and commodity trading.

Since 2016 he has dedicated entirely to his passion for Web3, Self-Sovereign [Organizations / Identities / Cities] and collective autonomy.

Alex is an Italian polymath, world-traveler, and Experience Designer - with expertise in Distributed Governance, Collaborative Economics and Game Theory. Before founding Āut Protocol, he successfully ventured into multiple things - spanning from c... Show more

Sol Nasisi is a marketer and a technologist. He is the co-founder of BestCashCow.com, a site to help consumers find the best rates on their bank products and Booksie.com, a site used by millions of aspiring writers to tell their stories. He currently heads the digital marketing group at Bentley University where he has led the university into the web3 world. Bentley became the first university in the United States to launch a full-fledged NFT and also one of the first universities in the world to accept crypto for tuition payments and donations. He is also the head of the Student and University Engagement Group for the Boston Blockchain Association. On the side, he writes and publish books, serve as an adviser to fast-growing companies in the IT and digital spaces, and has served as an adjunct professor in IT.

Sol Nasisi is a marketer and a technologist. He is the co-founder of BestCashCow.com, a site to help consumers find the best rates on their bank products and Booksie.com, a site used by millions of aspiring writers to tell their stories. He currently... Show more

Birahim Papa NIANG est un Partenaire Technique de la zone Afrique francophone de Pan African Business Labs du Nigéria et de la Namibie. Je suis un passionné de la blockchain, de l'employabilité, de l'entrepreneuriat Zone de Libre Echange Continentale Africaine et de l'environnement.

Birahim Papa NIANG est un Partenaire Technique de la zone Afrique francophone de Pan African Business Labs du Nigéria et de la Namibie. Je suis un passionné de la blockchain, de l'employabilité, de l'entrepreneuriat Zone de Libre Echange Continental... Show more

Suyash has helped in setting up projects and businesses including Codevigor (a startup specialized in the development of blockchain applications), Horizon Africa (a blockchain focused on NFTs and Metaverses), StoragePlus (the first commercial Blockchain Application in Mauritius), Loot NFT (an international NFT Metaverse project) and many other businesses in the last 8 years.

Suyash has helped in setting up projects and businesses including Codevigor (a startup specialized in the development of blockchain applications), Horizon Africa (a blockchain focused on NFTs and Metaverses), StoragePlus (the first commercial Blockch... Show more

After playing basketball professionally in Europe didn't go as planned due to a career ending injury, I studied mechanical engineering, got my degree and worked for companies like Shaeffler. Now since covid drew myself jobless like many others, I turned to a whole new avenue and recreated my entire being by entering the NFT scene as initially an artist.
After finding my calling and going back to my managerial roots from back in my engineering days, running projects and creating brands has been nothing more than a loving hobby.
Loving your job, makes you better at what you do. And I love being able to build something with that longterm vision in mind.

After playing basketball professionally in Europe didn't go as planned due to a career ending injury, I studied mechanical engineering, got my degree and worked for companies like Shaeffler. Now since covid drew myself jobless like many others, I tur... Show more

Bethany is a designer that specializes in systems thinking, detail oriented design, and scalable enterprise solutions. Bethany has spent her career leading grass-roots efforts, consistently innovating and changing the way product organizations build products. She co-led the Carbon Design System team at IBM, who built and maintained the design system for IBM Cloud. At Cloudflare, she was the first designer on Cloudflare for Teams, building that product from the ground up before hiring a team of four.

Currently, Bethany is working as a Design Manager at Duo Security while also building Create with Conscience, a space dedicated to educating and committing to designing healthier technology.

She’s passionately curious, a cross-stitching queen, and is pretty much obsessed with her dog. You can learn more about Bethany and see her current projects at bethanysonefeld.com or give her a shout on Twitter @bsonefeld.

Bethany is a designer that specializes in systems thinking, detail oriented design, and scalable enterprise solutions. Bethany has spent her career leading grass-roots efforts, consistently innovating and changing the way product organizations build ... Show more

Katherine Ong is an online marketing consultant, coach, and public speaker with over 20 years of experience. She advises clients across a wide range of industries (pharma, healthcare, federal agencies, academic journals, CPG, press, startups, and associations) on how to stay on top of and improve their online (and voice) brand presence. She has provided digital marketing strategies for brands including the National Cancer Institute (Cancer.gov), HHS ONC (HealthIT.gov), NOAA Fisheries, New York Health Benefits Exchange (NYStateofHealth.gov), and American College of Cardiology, and RollCall.com. She previously founded and ran the digital marketing and analytics team for Ketchum PR globally.

Mrs. Ong leans into cutting-edge technology. She wrote the first study of consumer adoption of wearable computers (2003), helped spur market adoption of electronic health records (HealthIT.gov), and supported the enrollment of New York state’s healthcare exchange (NYStateofHealth.gov). Prior to starting her own consultancy, she ran the online marketing and analytics team for Ketchum PR globally.

She has spoken at the Voice Summit, BrightonSEO, SES Chicago, Online Marketing Summit, as well as the American Marketing Association and PRSA events. She is also the host of the Digital Marketing Victories podcast, and the host of a micro podcast (and Alexa Flash briefing) called Daily SEO Tips. She earned both an MA from Georgetown University in Tech Marketing and Business and a BA in Social Psychology from Hampshire College. She has been featured in Humans of Analytics and on Forbes’ Outstanding Women in Analytics list.

Katherine Ong is an online marketing consultant, coach, and public speaker with over 20 years of experience. She advises clients across a wide range of industries (pharma, healthcare, federal agencies, academic journals, CPG, press, startups, and ass... Show more

Carl Kasalek is the CEO of U.S. Energy Recovery, a provider of turnkey energy efficiency solutions for businesses seeking to reduce their energy usage. U.S. Energy Recovery provides state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging, solar, energy storage, lighting, and control systems that help organizations lower their energy usage which allows them to save money and be environmentally sustainable while providing a higher quality atmosphere for employees and customers. To date, U.S. Energy Recovery has saved its clients over $80 million dollars in energy costs and 1.3 billion pounds of CO2e.

An entrepreneur at heart, Carl has founded or acquired 8 successful companies ranging in industries from 3D printing, real estate, and event entertainment. In his free time, Carl enjoys spending time with his wife and four children at their home in Phoenix, AZ where they enjoy everything the beautiful desert has to offer.

Carl Kasalek is the CEO of U.S. Energy Recovery, a provider of turnkey energy efficiency solutions for businesses seeking to reduce their energy usage. U.S. Energy Recovery provides state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging, solar, energy storage, l... Show more

Susanne Hensel-Börner ist Professorin für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Marketing und Sales. Sie ist Initiatorin und Studiengangsleiterin des innovativen Masterprogramms MSc Digital Transformation & Sustainability.
Sie lehrt und forscht zur Themenverknüpfung von Digitalisierung & Nachhaltigkeit, zur interdisziplinären Zusammenarbeit und zu Bildungsfragen für eine digitalisierte Welt.

Susanne Hensel-Börner ist Professorin für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Marketing und Sales. Sie ist Initiatorin und Studiengangsleiterin des innovativen Masterprogramms MSc Digital Transformation & Sustainability. Sie lehrt und forscht zur... Show more

Ricardo Miranda is a mechanical engineer who started his career doing High-Performance Computing (HPC) in Oceanography. Since then, his interest in large scale problems has only grown. His current passion is working on distributed systems in Cloud environments. When not staring at a screen, you may find him having fun playing soccer or riding a mountain bike.

Ricardo Miranda is a mechanical engineer who started his career doing High-Performance Computing (HPC) in Oceanography. Since then, his interest in large scale problems has only grown. His current passion is working on distributed systems in Cloud en... Show more

Jesse Jhaj is an expert in combining educational content with compelling stories, captivating cinematography, creative soundtracks, and much more.

Jesse Jhaj is an expert in combining educational content with compelling stories, captivating cinematography, creative soundtracks, and much more. Show more

Fabrice Etanchaud is a lead dev at Maif-vie, a French life insurance company. He has built data services for fifteen years, mainly in the environmental remote sensing and intellectual property realms. He recently fell in love with analytics through new engagements in enterprise information systems, contributing a dremio plugin for dbt.

Fabrice Etanchaud is a lead dev at Maif-vie, a French life insurance company. He has built data services for fifteen years, mainly in the environmental remote sensing and intellectual property realms. He recently fell in love with analytics through n... Show more

Sharon is a young professional, Pan-Africanist, passionate about technology and development. Currently the Chief of Staff at International Youth Federation. She works part time as a content developer at 4barz Tech., where she focuses on developing strategies that align with the product vision as well ensuring a successful launch of the product(s).

Sharon is a young professional, Pan-Africanist, passionate about technology and development. Currently the Chief of Staff at International Youth Federation. She works part time as a content developer at 4barz Tech., where she focuses on developing st... Show more

Con una Laurea in Ingegneria Gestionale e successivo Dottorato di Ricerca (PhD) in Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering al Politecnico di Milano, Anna De Carolis è ricercatrice post-doc al Politecnico di Milano attualmente impegnata in attività di Ricerca, Formazione e Consulenza sulle tematiche inerenti la trasformazione digitale.
Nel corso del suo percorso di Dottorato, ha sviluppato e utilizzato in più di 50 realtà industriali un modello di analisi della maturità digitale dei processi aziendali – DREAMY –, studiato per supportare le aziende manifatturiere nel delineare la propria roadmap di trasformazione digitale.
Sin dalla sua prima edizione, Anna De Carolis è parte del team di ricercatori dell’Osservatorio Industria 4.0 della School of Management del Politecnico di Milano.

Con una Laurea in Ingegneria Gestionale e successivo Dottorato di Ricerca (PhD) in Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering al Politecnico di Milano, Anna De Carolis è ricercatrice post-doc al Politecnico di Milano attualmente impegnata in at... Show more

Kim Weatherington's depth of experience positions her to offer a candidate analysis of some of the most complex issues we face. Her critical thinking has lead her to become a student of life, she loves to learn and share what she learns. As a realtor, entrepreneur and founder she has provoked many around her to confront the change needed to move forward. She is a builder, organizing and building in communities by hosting anti litter campaigns. She is leader, leading a tech team that is building blockchain technology for enterprise use. She is a futurist, always thinking ahead is the vehicle transporting her innovative ideas and her "you can do anything you put your mind to" mentality. Her speaking engagements are high impact, emotionally connective and will leave the audience motivated to embark on their journey with more knowledge of how to properly use the tools that they naturally possess as a guide to life.

Kim Weatherington's depth of experience positions her to offer a candidate analysis of some of the most complex issues we face. Her critical thinking has lead her to become a student of life, she loves to learn and share what she learns. As a realtor... Show more

A young, self-motivated, responsible, visionary, and committed geo-solutions developer with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Remote Sensing and GIS from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Entry level GIS Developer with about 4 years innovative experience in data mining and analysis, android and web go-solutions development. An upcoming researcher with keen interest in location intelligence.

A young, self-motivated, responsible, visionary, and committed geo-solutions developer with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Remote Sensing and GIS from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Entry level GIS Developer with about 4 ye... Show more

Dalton has spent the past 5 years working on Machine Learning, Nodejs, and Microservices with companies large (100,000+ employees) and small (2 employees). He loves tough questions and has a passion for learning emerging technologies. Feel free to talk to him about any of the following: Nodejs, Machine Learning, Golang, some awesome technology that he doesn't know about yet.

He is currently on loan to Shell, consulting as their Conversational AI Tech Lead.

Dalton has spent the past 5 years working on Machine Learning, Nodejs, and Microservices with companies large (100,000+ employees) and small (2 employees). He loves tough questions and has a passion for learning emerging technologies. Feel free to ta... Show more

Emily Kearney is the Project Director of Tech & Biotech at the Unconscious Bias Project. She is also pursuing her PhD in Environmental Science at UC Berkeley and is passionate about data science, open source, and chocolate pollination.

Emily Kearney is the Project Director of Tech & Biotech at the Unconscious Bias Project. She is also pursuing her PhD in Environmental Science at UC Berkeley and is passionate about data science, open source, and chocolate pollination. Show more

I believe that we can create products and services that make the world a better place. And that we can learn and grow in the process of doing so. Our challenge is that we waste time and money and human energy on untested ideas that, too often, turn out to be something that the customer does not want. Or, if we have an idea that is really good, we get in our own way by not executing it well, by not being able to communicate, inspire, and empower our collaborators and stakeholders as we must in order to do the impossible: launch and grow good ideas that the world needs, fostering sustainable and ethical growth.

I work to solve that.
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25 years + experience in Tech as Product Lead
Named TOP 50 Product Leader to follow in 2024 (worldwide)
Agile @scale expert
International speaker & keynoter since 2008
Worked for : Spotify, Airbus, Orange, Natixis, Legrand, ...

I believe that we can create products and services that make the world a better place. And that we can learn and grow in the process of doing so. Our challenge is that we waste time and money and human energy on untested ideas that, too often, turn... Show more

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree and over three years of experience in full-stack development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms. Mahendiran excels in driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions. Her expertise lies at the intersection of Data, AI, and Software Development, where she leverage cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges. Known for her collaborative approach and strong communication skills, Ms. Mahendiran thrives in dynamic environments, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals. Committed to Responsible and Ethical AI, Ms. Mahendiran is passionate about shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future in the tech industry.

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree and over three years of experience in full-stack development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms. Mahendiran excels i... Show more

Carl has been building websites and apps for various clients for the last 20 years, from running agencies to direct clients, and generally integrating the heck out of systems. He enjoys learning new things and sharing what he has learned.

Carl has been building websites and apps for various clients for the last 20 years, from running agencies to direct clients, and generally integrating the heck out of systems. He enjoys learning new things and sharing what he has learned. Show more

Jose is a Master of Electrical Engineering turned .NET Developer/Architect. DevExpress MVP, Big DevOps advocate and Xamarin Certified. Jose spends most of his time on training, consulting and development of Azure based solutions for enterprise customers. Passionate about performance, data access, application design and DevExpress products, specially XAF and XPO. He is also a tech speaker, blogger and is always pushing to grow the community. Blazor is his new crush.

Jose is a Master of Electrical Engineering turned .NET Developer/Architect. DevExpress MVP, Big DevOps advocate and Xamarin Certified. Jose spends most of his time on training, consulting and development of Azure based solutions for enterprise custom... Show more

Tatiana Montenegro is a Sr. SLED Sales Account Representative at Juniper Networks responsible for preventing cyberattacks and helping leverage Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform for South Florida school districts and local government. She has established a distinguished career in the technology industry, beginning with prominent roles at Citrix, Cisco, VMware, and Palo Alto Networks. Throughout her journey, she has been instrumental in deploying cutting-edge technologies such as Automation, AI, and Machine Learning to deliver business outcomes.

Tatiana Montenegro is a Sr. SLED Sales Account Representative at Juniper Networks responsible for preventing cyberattacks and helping leverage Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform for South Florida school districts and local government. She has es... Show more

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about mentoring and teaching aspiring data professionals. I have collaborated with esteemed edtech organizations such as Tech4Dev and Niyo BootCamp, and have taught over 3,000 students across Africa and the United Kingdom. Additionally, I have worked on impactful data analytics projects with Nasarawa State, FCMB among others, driving data-driven decision-making and innovation. My dedication to continuous learning and community engagement underscores my commitment to advancing the field of data analytics.

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about ... Show more

As a Microsoft AI & IoT MVP with over 11 years of experience, I specialize in developing and architecting IoT and AI applications. My expertise spans various edge devices, sensors, and Azure services like IoT Hub, Event Hub, Digital Twins, and Device Provisioning Services. In AI, I excel in multi-agent systems with Semantic Kernel and Azure AI services such as Document Intelligence, Content Safety, and Custom Vision. I've successfully implemented solutions across diverse domains, driving innovation and business success. I'm passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create impactful solutions

As a Microsoft AI & IoT MVP with over 11 years of experience, I specialize in developing and architecting IoT and AI applications. My expertise spans various edge devices, sensors, and Azure services like IoT Hub, Event Hub, Digital Twins, and Device... Show more