Aicha Laafia, a Java software engineer with a love for coding, an interest in sustainability, and a commitment to empowering women in tech.

I am a Women Techmakers and Girls Code ambassador, an IAmRemarkable facilitator, a member of the Moroccan Association of Computing Science and part of Jetbrains Community Contributor program.

I focus on creating software with minimal environmental impact while mentoring and supporting women in technology.

When I’m not coding, I enjoy exploring delicious food, phone photography, and watching Formula 1.

Aicha Laafia, a Java software engineer with a love for coding, an interest in sustainability, and a commitment to empowering women in tech. I am a Women Techmakers and Girls Code ambassador, an IAmRemarkable facilitator, a member of the Moroccan A... Show more

Oleg is a developer tools hacker, community builder, and DevRel consultant. He's passionate open source software, open ecosystems and open hardware advocate. Oleg is a core maintainer and ex board member in the Jenkins project. He's a CNCF ambassador, Testcontainers Champion, GSoC mentor and a former CDF TOC Chair. Oleg has a PhD degree in electronics design and volunteers in Ukrainian support and Russian anti-war organizations.

Oleg is a developer tools hacker, community builder, and DevRel consultant. He's passionate open source software, open ecosystems and open hardware advocate. Oleg is a core maintainer and ex board member in the Jenkins project. He's a CNCF ambassador... Show more

An engineer and ex-intrapreneur with over 15 years' experience in Product, Hugues is an expert in Discovery, AI Product and Product Transformation.

He passes on his know-how to the teams and customers of Theodo, a 700-strong Tech & AI consulting & delivery agency.

In 2024, Hugues spoke at the UXDX conference in Dublin, the Product Management Festival in Zurich and Agile conferences in Lyon, Nantes and Lausanne.

An engineer and ex-intrapreneur with over 15 years' experience in Product, Hugues is an expert in Discovery, AI Product and Product Transformation. He passes on his know-how to the teams and customers of Theodo, a 700-strong Tech & AI consulting &... Show more

Full-stack enthusiast who loves to learn new tech and trends. I am a Google Developer Expert in Firebase and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Software Development. As an active speaker, I am eager to share my knowledge with the world. Away from my laptop, I enjoy reading, watching anime, and travelling in my free time.

Full-stack enthusiast who loves to learn new tech and trends. I am a Google Developer Expert in Firebase and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Software Development. As an active speaker, I am eager to share my knowledge with the world. Away from my laptop, I e... Show more

¡Hola! Soy un entusiasta líder en desarrollo de software con una genuina pasión por aprender y compartir conocimientos. En este momento, estoy dedicando mi tiempo a enriquecer la comunidad JavaScript Chile como parte del staff, Apoyo a comunidades en la evaluación y además de mantener mis clases particulares dirigidas a programadores juniors, un espacio donde puedo transmitir lo aprendido en mi trayectoria en empresas como Poliglota, AVLA, Orand entre otras.

A lo largo de mi carrera, he tenido la gratificante experiencia de coordinar equipos de desarrollo multidisciplinarios en distintos países. He tenido la oportunidad de trabajar con una variedad de tecnologías, incluyendo JavaScript, SQL, AWS, Vue.js y Ruby on Rails. Mi enfoque siempre ha sido liderar con empatía y fomentar un ambiente de colaboración y crecimiento continuo. Con una formación que incluye un magister en ingeniería informática de la Universidad de Santiago de Chile, estoy muy emocionado por la posibilidad de ser speaker en esta conferencia, esperando poder conectar con otros profesionales y compartir experiencias y perspectivas enriquecedoras. ¡Estoy ansioso por la oportunidad de contribuir a esta comunidad con una charla que inspire y fomente la colaboración y el aprendizaje!

¡Hola! Soy un entusiasta líder en desarrollo de software con una genuina pasión por aprender y compartir conocimientos. En este momento, estoy dedicando mi tiempo a enriquecer la comunidad JavaScript Chile como parte del staff, Apoyo a comunidades en... Show more

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours)
Master of Applied Computing

With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. My work sits at the intersection of technology and strategy, focusing on how AI, product development, and digital systems can reshape workflows and enhance decision-making.

I have a proven track record in designing seamless connections between complex systems—whether integrating platforms, redesigning processes, or improving the way information flows across an organisation. My approach blends deep technical understanding in Oracle technologies and cloud services with strong business insight, ensuring that the solutions we build are not only functional but genuinely meaningful for the people who rely on them.

I’m deeply guided by the belief that impactful technology should be quiet, intentional, and human-centred. Through writing and speaking, I explore how AI and modern product thinking are reshaping digital experiences and the future of work.

✍️ Substack: https://elaine1233blog.substack.com

🔗 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elainehe-thinks

Master of Business (Global Management & Marketing) (Honours) Master of Applied Computing With over six years of experience in cloud services, enterprise integration, and automation, I specialise in transforming ambiguous business challenges into... Show more

Devang is a Principal Program Manager specializing in working on terabyte to petabyte-scale big data analytics projects in the EMEA region. He specializes in product innovation, product evangelization, community building, and product adoption strategies. With a strong educational and professional background in technology, software development, cloud adoption, and data analytics, he has spent the last decade advising clients on implementing large-scale and complex software systems, and data analytics solutions. Devang has been involved in producing training content, and tutorials for Microsoft Fabric experiences.

Devang is a Principal Program Manager specializing in working on terabyte to petabyte-scale big data analytics projects in the EMEA region. He specializes in product innovation, product evangelization, community building, and product adoption strateg... Show more

Namrata is currently working as Power Platform Developer. She has previously worked in KPMG as a Full Stack Developer and was a Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador.

Driving passion for Accessibility and Sustainability using AI and Technology around the World !
Beside work, enjoying being artistic and creative.

Namrata is currently working as Power Platform Developer. She has previously worked in KPMG as a Full Stack Developer and was a Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador. Driving passion for Accessibility and Sustainability using AI and Technology a... Show more

Daniel Binggeli is the CTO at Puzzle ITC, an open-source-driven company, where he brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. With expertise in software development, architecture, and Platform Engineering, Daniel is passionate about how technical innovation can align with organizational transformation to empower teams and streamline operations.

What sets Daniel apart is his ability to connect and navigate across a diverse range of topics. From AI to sustainability in IT, and from his role as a hands-on CTO to his life as a dedicated family man and self-sufficient homesteader, Daniel thrives at the intersection of seemingly contrasting domains. This broad perspective allows him to approach challenges with creativity and balance, leveraging insights from all aspects of his life.

Throughout his career, Daniel has taken on roles such as developer, architect, and team lead, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of the software development lifecycle and operational dynamics. His blend of technical depth, leadership, and versatility makes him a driving force for impactful and sustainable solutions, both in technology and beyond.

Daniel Binggeli is the CTO at Puzzle ITC, an open-source-driven company, where he brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. With expertise in software development, architecture, and Platform Engineering, Daniel is passionate about how te... Show more

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design.
I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years.
My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary cloud provider at work. 
From the beginning, I was impressed by how cloud technologies help engineers in their work and help deliver solutions much faster and easier. 
For the last four years, my interests and work mainly focused on serverless infrastructure, containerized applications, and search. 
Besides that, I am also curious about other cloud providers, like GCP and Azure.

I'm the AWS Community Builder.

Speaker and co-organizer of the "Mambo Jambo Cloud Talks" community meetup in Prague.

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design. I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years. My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary clou... Show more

Celestina is a Cloud Engineer passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering teams to implement scalable and compliant infrastructure.

Celestina is a Cloud Engineer passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering teams to implement scalable and compliant infrastructure. Show more

Marco Gonzalez, a Senior Software Engineer at Red Hat, brings over 13 years of international experience designing and integrating 3G, 4G, and 5G networks worldwide. A US patent creator and sought-after international speaker, he's a recognized subject matter expert in Telco Automation. His contributions include strategic and innovative roles in critical projects for Network Design and 5G Core Automation. Marco is also an AWS Community Builder focusing on Network & Content Delivery topics and is currently advancing his expertise with a second Master's degree in Applied AI.

Marco Gonzalez, a Senior Software Engineer at Red Hat, brings over 13 years of international experience designing and integrating 3G, 4G, and 5G networks worldwide. A US patent creator and sought-after international speaker, he's a recognized subject... Show more

Kristina Devochko is a platform engineer, tech content creator, speaker and tech community contributor based in Norway. She focuses on all things cloud native, Kubernetes, cloud security and green tech. Kristina is an owner of kristhecodingunicorn.com tech blog, a CNCF Ambassador, Microsoft Azure MVP, Green Software Champion, CNCF TAG Environmental Sustainability chair, co-organizer of multiple meetup groups and mentor. In her free time Kristina enjoys doing CTF challenges, reading and cuddling with her four cats.

Kristina's great passion is to share her knowledge with others and provide guidance on how to build systems with sustainability, security and cloud native principles at its core. Kristina strongly believes that contributing to making the world a better place by volunteering is important, therefore being a volunteer is a big part of her life. Both when it comes to contributing back to the tech community and non-profit organizations.

Kristina Devochko is a platform engineer, tech content creator, speaker and tech community contributor based in Norway. She focuses on all things cloud native, Kubernetes, cloud security and green tech. Kristina is an owner of kristhecodingunicorn.co... Show more

Matteo Emili is a Director of Software Engineering at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems.

He is a passionate Agile advocate and a technologist at heart, a Cloud Architect who is always driven by using technology as a vehicle for change and continuous improvement.
A Microsoft MVP since 2010 (currently in the Azure DevOps and GitHub category), he enjoys sharing back as much as he can with the worldwide technical communities – especially about Agile and DevOps.

He founded several User Groups around Europe and he is a regular speaker at meetups and conferences.

Matteo Emili is a Director of Software Engineering at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems. He is a passionate Agile advocate and a tech... Show more

Andrew Murphy started his career as a Software Engineer but, after a decade in technology leadership, he decided to focus on teaching the skills that he learnt the hard way. When he moved into leadership there was no support, so he had to make all the mistakes (a lot of them!) and learn from them.

His goal is now to make sure that tech leaders don’t have to do things the hard way by providing them with the mindsets and skillsets that can make them happy, confident and effective leaders.

His company, Tech Leaders Launchpad, currently focuses specifically on the new and emerging leader space, as that's the place we can have the biggest impact on the students, and the industry.

Andrew Murphy started his career as a Software Engineer but, after a decade in technology leadership, he decided to focus on teaching the skills that he learnt the hard way. When he moved into leadership there was no support, so he had to make all th... Show more

Matt is an Umbraco MVP and a keen advocate for all things Umbraco. He brings over 15 years of agency experience to try and distil client needs into actionable, technical problem solving,

Matt is an Umbraco MVP and a keen advocate for all things Umbraco. He brings over 15 years of agency experience to try and distil client needs into actionable, technical problem solving, Show more

Igniting the African Growth Story: Harnessing Data, AI, and ML to Empower Industries, Markets, and Lives.

As an Intrepreneur/Entrepreneur, I am fuelled by a burning passion for propelling business growth through effective processes and structures. However, my vision extends far beyond that. I firmly believe that the power of Data Insights, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning will serve as the catalysts propelling Africa into a realm of double-figure growth in sectors such as Agriculture, Financial Inclusion, Insurance Penetration, and more.

Forever a Mentee and student of life, I have amassed 9 years of invaluable experience as a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Lead/Owner. My journey has taken me through diverse environments, honing my skills in monitoring, maintaining, and surpassing client satisfaction goals and growth objectives through data-driven teams.

I hold a special interest in capturing the millennial market and leveraging Modelling Artificial Intelligence systems to unlock exponential growth opportunities in the African Market. To complement my expertise, I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Actuarial Science at the esteemed University of Nairobi.

Beyond my educational background and industry experience, I have founded two successful startups that showcase my commitment to driving technological advancements and intrinsic value in the world:

1. BimaSmart: An Insurance Evaluation platform revolutionizing risk assessment and pricing of micro-insurance. I successfully sold the concept to https://jetsure-agritech.com/ in 2016-2017.

2. Tose Technologies LTD: A groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning think tank focused on implementing AI in Agriculture Value Chains to mitigate risk associated with financial instruments. Though currently at the ideation stage, we are poised to embark on a proof of concept journey in October 2022.

Igniting the African Growth Story: Harnessing Data, AI, and ML to Empower Industries, Markets, and Lives. As an Intrepreneur/Entrepreneur, I am fuelled by a burning passion for propelling business growth through effective processes and structures.... Show more

Taylor tinkers with writing, learning, time, design, software, ideas, humor, and entrepreneurship.

Taylor tinkers with writing, learning, time, design, software, ideas, humor, and entrepreneurship. Show more

Monika Rajput is a Senior Technical Consultant at Ahead, where she helps build real-world data and cloud solutions. Over the years, she’s worked with four early-stage startups, shaping products from idea to launch. Alongside her technical work, she’s passionate about helping others grow in tech. She has mentored over 200+ students and actively contributes to the community as a CNCF Ambassador and organiser of CNCF Gurugram.

Monika is also the founder of TMS: The Monika Rajput Stack, a podcast where she shares stories from the world of data, AI, and cloud, featuring people doing meaningful work in tech. She’s currently serving as a Program Committee Member for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in China, Japan, and India. Her goal is to make technology more open, relatable, and accessible, especially for those who are just getting started.

Monika Rajput is a Senior Technical Consultant at Ahead, where she helps build real-world data and cloud solutions. Over the years, she’s worked with four early-stage startups, shaping products from idea to launch. Alongside her technical work, she’s... Show more

Andres Sepulveda Morales is the founder of Red Mage, a specialized technology agency focusing on the intersection of deep engineering and community impact. A former corporate software engineer with 8+ years of experience, Andres translates complex technical expertise into accessible, community-driven solutions.

His consulting proficiency has been widely recognized; in 2025, he was named one of Contra’s Best Software Consultants to Hire for English and Spanish markets. He is a trusted partner for platforms like Lovable and SureLink, and a recognized expert for cutting-edge development tools including Bolt.new and Framer.

Andres is highly dedicated to advancing AI literacy in the community. As Treasurer and Advisory Board Member for the Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), he founded the Fort Collins chapter and helped the organization serve over 6,400 participants at 200+ events across Colorado in 2025 alone.

Andres Sepulveda Morales is the founder of Red Mage, a specialized technology agency focusing on the intersection of deep engineering and community impact. A former corporate software engineer with 8+ years of experience, Andres translates complex te... Show more

Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management.

Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management. Show more

I'm Francesco Fullone, a business designer, consultant, and mentor and investor in technology companies focusing on sustainability or social impact.

I help companies (in any stage) to better define their business propositions to create options to validate them, and I advise them to organize themselves better to reach their goals.

I founded, and I contribute to Apropos, a company that helps communities, companies, and local groups organize events and workshops. If you attended an international conference about web technologies in Italy, you met me as a speaker, organizer, or attendee.

I founded companies such as Digitiamo to create NLP and AI-related products, Carma, to work on the next food technologies. In the past, Ideato, where I contributed to its growth for more than ten years, creating an innovative and quality reference for the development agencies in Italy.

I'm the president of the GrUSP, a no-profit association that encourages best practices in web development since 2002.

I'm Francesco Fullone, a business designer, consultant, and mentor and investor in technology companies focusing on sustainability or social impact. I help companies (in any stage) to better define their business propositions to create options to ... Show more

Andrew is the agricultural advisor at the BIO-ISAC bringing cybersecurity (and related threat) awareness, mitigation, and response to agriculture.

Andrew is the agricultural advisor at the BIO-ISAC bringing cybersecurity (and related threat) awareness, mitigation, and response to agriculture. Show more

Peter Ongom is a computer scientist specializing in digital innovations for community development. His work spans multiple sectors, including data governance, digital rights, countering digital backlash, climate justice, agriculture, and the expansion of internet connectivity, with a strong emphasis on ICT-driven solutions that respond to real-world challenges.

He currently serves as a Program Officer at Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) (https://wougnet.org/ ), an NGO promoting ICTs for sustainable development. Additionally, he is the founder and Director of Data and Innovations at the Global Tech Inclusion Network (GTIN) (https://globaltechinc.org/ ), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing gender-inclusive, data-driven innovations for equitable community development.

Peter is deeply committed to mentoring youth groups by equipping them with digital skills that spark local innovations. Through his work, he fosters an environment where young people can leverage technology to create sustainable solutions tailored to their communities' needs. He is also a passionate advocate for inclusive digital spaces, working to ensure that marginalized communities are not only users of technology, but active shapers of digital tools and innovations, adapting and refining them to reflect their lived realities.

He has collaborated with diverse teams to design impactful digital solutions, many of which have earned national and regional recognition. His work has been honored in innovation competitions such as the We Account Africa Social Innovation Challenge by Innovation for Change – Africa Hub, Kenya, and the Uganda National ICT Initiatives Innovation Challenge.

Peter Ongom is a computer scientist specializing in digital innovations for community development. His work spans multiple sectors, including data governance, digital rights, countering digital backlash, climate justice, agriculture, and the expansio... Show more

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, E-Documents, Sustainability, and agent-based innovation in these areas. He has more than three decades of experience in IT, with a strong background in ERP solutions. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, he is a regular lecturer at major international conferences.

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, E-Documents, Sustainability, and agent-based innovation in these areas. He has more than three decades... Show more

Dr. Tarek Hussein, PharmD, MBA, is a pharmacist-entrepreneur advancing sustainable, equitable, and tech-enabled care. He is co-founder of Ontario's first sustainability-certified pharmacy, co-founder of Medaki, an e-commerce platform for pharmacies, and Founder and CEO of sociaLink Rx, a digital health company pioneering precision social prescribing in Canada.

He serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine and Climate Health Fellow at Harvard Medical School. Through leadership roles, especially with the Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE), he advocates for health equity and climate-resilient pharmacy practice. His research on social prescribing is published in peer-reviewed journals, and he regularly speaks at national and international conferences.

A Chartered Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Agile Coach, Tarek helps healthcare organizations design evidence-based systems that are faster, safer, and measurably more impactful at the intersection of pharmacy, technology, and social health.

Dr. Tarek Hussein, PharmD, MBA, is a pharmacist-entrepreneur advancing sustainable, equitable, and tech-enabled care. He is co-founder of Ontario's first sustainability-certified pharmacy, co-founder of Medaki, an e-commerce platform for pharmacies, ... Show more

Shahmeer Amir is a world-renowned Ethical Hacker and the 3rd most accomplished bug hunter who has helped over 400 Fortune companies, including Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo, and Twitter, resolve critical security issues in their systems. He has founded multiple entrepreneurial ventures in the field of Cyber Security, and currently leads three startups in four countries.

As the CEO of Younite, Shahmeer's premier company is working on next-generation audio-video communication technologies. He is also the CEO of Veiliux, Asia's first mainstream Cyber Security startup present in the Asia Pacific, UAE, and the UK. Authiun, another startup, is a complete passwordless authentication solution for the 21st century.

Shahmeer is the Cyber Security Advisor to the Ministry of Finance Government of Pakistan, involved in multiple projects regarding Deep Sea Tracking, Digital Transformation of Legislation, and Digitization of Pakistani Cultural Content. He is also a member of Forbes Technology Council.

As an Engineer and a Cyber Security professional with relevant certifications from renowned organizations like EC-Council, Mile2, SANS, etc., Shahmeer is currently looking at the Blockchain technology for his doctorate. He has authored three books, including Bug Bounty Hunting Essentials, and a dozen research papers.

Shahmeer is a highly sought-after keynote speaker on Cyber Security, Blockchain, and other technologies, having been invited to over 80 conferences globally. including Blackhat, GiSec, FIC, AEC Alberta, Hackfest and many more. He has also been accepted at multiple prestigious academic institutions in their entrepreneurship programs, including Stanford. As a CTO of companies, Shahmeer has learned to code in 25 languages and read code in 35, making him an expert in multiple technologies.

Shahmeer Amir is a world-renowned Ethical Hacker and the 3rd most accomplished bug hunter who has helped over 400 Fortune companies, including Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo, and Twitter, resolve critical security issues in their systems. He has founded ... Show more

Jitendra Gupta is 13 years experienced IT professional with expertise in GenAI, information security and cloud computing. As a sought-after speaker, with a proven track record of implementing GenAI & security best practices in cloud environments, Jitendra is dedicated to empowering fellow IT professionals with actionable takeaways to safeguard their applications, data and infrastructure on Google Cloud.

Jitendra Gupta is 13 years experienced IT professional with expertise in GenAI, information security and cloud computing. As a sought-after speaker, with a proven track record of implementing GenAI & security best practices in cloud environments, Jit... Show more

Charanpal Singh is a global strategist, mentor, and ecosystem builder with over a decade of experience in international relations, business development, Social Activities, Entrepreneurship and innovation. He has worked with leading institutions and corporations in Australia and India, including Vodafone, Coles, and Charles Darwin University, Basware, Teamlease EdTech, UPES where he specialized in global partnerships, student mobility, business development, sales & marketing, customer experience, relationship building, and many more fields.

As the Founder & CEO of the GORI Foundation, he is driving initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, empowering students, educators, and communities. He actively mentors startups and innovators through the Ministry of Education’s Institution Innovation Council (India), Jagriti Enterprises, and other platforms, helping early-stage ventures shape their growth journey.

Charanpal is a recognized Innovation Ambassador, mentor, and evaluator for the Government of India’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, and regularly collaborates with universities worldwide to create opportunities for cross-cultural learning, student exchange, and knowledge transfer. He is also well-versed in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and other advanced digital solutions, bringing a tech-driven edge to his expertise. He has hands-on experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, WordPress, and a range of emerging AI tools such as ChatGPT Gamma, etc., leveraging these platforms to drive impact in business, education, and innovation.

A visionary thought leader at the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and technology, he is passionate about building global bridges, enabling innovation-driven growth, and creating social impact at scale.

Charanpal Singh is a global strategist, mentor, and ecosystem builder with over a decade of experience in international relations, business development, Social Activities, Entrepreneurship and innovation. He has worked with leading institutions and c... Show more

Jan is delivering human-centered change for 5+ years with measurable business value in MedTech, Automotive, and Energy sectors. Expert in Agile, Design Thinking, SAFe, and Atlassian tools, guiding 10+ teams to more effective delivery and higher engagement while developing innovative products for a variety of markets and businesses with teams and organizations worldwide.

Jan is delivering human-centered change for 5+ years with measurable business value in MedTech, Automotive, and Energy sectors. Expert in Agile, Design Thinking, SAFe, and Atlassian tools, guiding 10+ teams to more effective delivery and higher engag... Show more