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

Con más de10 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, Microsoft MVP Data Platform me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, Visual Basic y SQL, así como en el manejo experto de bases de datos SQL Server, Postgres y MySQL. Destaco en la creación de modelos Tabulares y multidimensionales, utilizando diseños de modelos en estrella y copo de nieve, así como en consultas complejas y en el desarrollo de procesos ETL utilizando herramientas como SQL Server Integration Services y Power Query.

En el ámbito de Business Intelligence, tengo un historial comprobado en la creación de informes y tableros de mando de alto impacto utilizando Power BI, Qlik Sense. Además, poseo habilidades avanzadas en la suite de Microsoft Power Apps y Power Automate, lo que me permite ofrecer soluciones empresariales innovadoras y automatizadas.

Mi experiencia laboral en diversos cargos me ha dotado de una perspectiva amplia y habilidades en la resolución de problemas, siempre enfocadas en tecnologías como SQL, modelado dimensional y herramientas de BI. Estoy constantemente aprendiendo y adaptándome a nuevas tecnologías para ofrecer las mejores soluciones en cada proyecto

Con más de10 años de experiencia en el campo de la informática, Microsoft MVP Data Platform me especializo en análisis de datos y desarrollo de soluciones de BI. Mi carrera se ha centrado en el uso avanzado de lenguajes de programación como Python, V... Show more

I am an AI Transformation Manager at SFS Group, a Swiss-based global industrial manufacturer operating in 50+ countries, with over 13,000 employees and CHF 3B+ in annual revenue.

After 18 years in executive banking and technology leadership, I transitioned into applied AI by teaching myself Python and moving from managing large organizations to designing and scaling AI systems inside real enterprises. Today, I lead company-wide AI adoption — from strategic use case selection and prototyping to production deployment, governance, and measurable business impact.

In parallel, I am an Applied AI Lecturer and Trainer at Digicomp Academy, where I teach professionals how to move from AI theory to practical, production-ready systems. This dual role — practitioner and educator — allows me to translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable frameworks that resonate with both technical and leadership audiences.

My work focuses on enterprise-grade AI:
AI that survives compliance, legacy infrastructure, security constraints, organizational resistance, and economic reality. I design AI solutions embedded into core business and IT processes — not demos, not pilots, not hype.

On stage, I speak about what happens after the hype:

how leaders move from AI experimentation to operating capability,

why most AI initiatives fail at scale,

how to build resilient, auditable, and governable AI systems,

and how to align AI strategy with execution, accountability, and ROI.

I bridge technology and leadership, helping organizations turn AI potential into reliable, scalable, and teachable systems that work beyond the demo.

I am an AI Transformation Manager at SFS Group, a Swiss-based global industrial manufacturer operating in 50+ countries, with over 13,000 employees and CHF 3B+ in annual revenue. After 18 years in executive banking and technology leadership, I tra... Show more

In an industry often defined by dry diagrams and complex jargon, Chris stands out as the only AI SAP expert dedicated to transforming technical challenges into engaging, human-centric stories.
With a deep expertise in the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and SAP ecosystems, Chris identified a critical failure point in the industry: the disconnect between IT implementation and business understanding. He recognized that the most powerful technology in the world is useless if the people paying for it don't understand the story behind it.
Chris empowers businesses in the US and beyond to feel confident about their SAP solutions by acting as the ultimate translator. He breaks down the barriers of "tech-speak" to reveal the compelling business narratives hidden within the data.

Key Speaking Topics:

The Story of AI: Moving beyond the hype to practical, narrative-driven value.

From Confusion to Confidence: How to explain complex AI actions to your Board.

The Human Side of AI: Why storytelling is the missing link in your tech stack.

In an industry often defined by dry diagrams and complex jargon, Chris stands out as the only AI SAP expert dedicated to transforming technical challenges into engaging, human-centric stories. With a deep expertise in the convergence of Artificial I... Show more

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spent 4 years at JP Morgan, leading the cloud native transformation and migration of one of their core platforms. He has over 20 years of deep technical expertise working in lead roles encompassing cloud, containers, DevOps and systems engineering.

Flamur is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focused on helping customers with their modernisation journey, from designing and building complex infrastructures to running large scale workloads efficiently. Prior to joining AWS, Flamur spe... Show more

I am a distributed systems architect and software engineer dedicated to building high-scale, cloud-native data platforms. My career has followed the full evolution of modern enterprise software—from the early days of Java 1.2 on-premises to architecting the modern Spark and NoSQL ecosystems that power today’s digital economy.

Throughout my career, I have focused on the 'long-view' of engineering. I specialize in designing distributed applications that remain resilient while serving millions of daily active users. By bridging the gap between legacy foundations and cutting-edge cloud-native paradigms, I help organizations and engineers navigate the complexities of massive-scale data challenges.

As a frequent speaker at global conferences such as Spark + AI Summit, ApacheCon, and All Things Open, I am passionate about contributing to the open-source community. I thrive on deconstructing complex architectural hurdles and sharing practical, battle-tested strategies for building the next generation of data-driven applications.

I am a distributed systems architect and software engineer dedicated to building high-scale, cloud-native data platforms. My career has followed the full evolution of modern enterprise software—from the early days of Java 1.2 on-premises to architect... Show more

If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins.

Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity.

With a career spanning roles as an energy trader, global head of innovation, and startup founder, Stephen has worked with companies of all sizes - from agile one-person ventures, to European scale-ups, to multinational corporations with over 100,000 employees.

As the founder of Culturedge®, Stephen advises medium to large enterprises on building the structures and strategies they need to embed innovation, take manageable risks and achieve exponential growth.

As the co-founder of Strategy Quest, Stephen gives companies the opportunity to co-design AI-powered business simulations and wargames - to strengthen their resilience and decision-making under uncertain conditions.

Known for pushing boundaries and telling executives not what they want, but what they need to hear – Stephen has helped redesign flagship products like ABN AMRO Bank's Tikkie and established global innovation frameworks at organisations like SGS.

A polyglot and global citizen, Stephen has lived in five countries and speaks five languages, bringing an international perspective to every new challenge.

If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins. Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity. ... Show more

Aakash is a seasoned Engineering Leader with experience in leading complex transformations in disruptive markets. Aakash is able to broker trusted relationships quickly, coupled with a strong executive presence to influence across organizations on how to build world-class product experiences. Having the opportunity to work across many industries like Retail, Healthcare and Financial Services, Aakash has led the innovation and experimentation of many new and modern practices. Aakash is always focused on taking a data-driven approach, learning from what has worked and what has failed before. Aakash solemnly believes that everyone in an organization is capable of delivering great outcomes and focuses on enabling high-performing nimble teams.

Aakash is a seasoned Engineering Leader with experience in leading complex transformations in disruptive markets. Aakash is able to broker trusted relationships quickly, coupled with a strong executive presence to influence across organizations on ho... Show more

Vincent Koc is a distinguished and lead AI Research Engineer at Comet, working on open-source evaluation, optimization, and agentic AI systems used by teams across industry. Founding team of Build Club the words fastest growing AI community and prior advocate for Deeplearning AI he shares a passion for community. He is a Forbes Technology Council member and a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (Australia), with research and teaching affiliations including the University of Queensland, Oxford University, MIT, and UT Austin.

His work focuses on AI agent evaluation, multimodal systems, automatic prompt and agent optimization, and the reliability and ethics of AI in production. Vincent has delivered 100+ keynotes globally, including TEDx and SXSW, and has led AI initiatives across finance, telecom, travel, FMCG, healthcare, and government spanning from startups to global enterprises. Vincent has held prominent positions as an ex-researcher at Microsoft, ex-head of AI at Qantas Airways, and various other senior board appointments and clients including AT&T, Coke Cola, Expedia, Federal Goverment, LVMH, Macdonalds, Vodafone, Volkswagen.

He specializes in translating research-grade depth into a universal language that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences, across formats from lightning talks to full-day workshops and is open to travel.

Vincent Koc is a distinguished and lead AI Research Engineer at Comet, working on open-source evaluation, optimization, and agentic AI systems used by teams across industry. Founding team of Build Club the words fastest growing AI community and prior... Show more

Self-taught and passionate Senior Software Engineer with a hands-on approach to building scalable, production-grade AI and data systems.

Experienced across the stack — from architecture design to deployment — with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and clean architecture.

Holds an M.Sc. in Financial Mathematics from Bar-Ilan University.

Self-taught and passionate Senior Software Engineer with a hands-on approach to building scalable, production-grade AI and data systems. Experienced across the stack — from architecture design to deployment — with a strong focus on performance, re... Show more

Hi 👋🏼 I'm a Microsoft BizApps MVP who’s passionate about Power Platform governance, security, and developer experience. I love supporting teams as they build robust, enterprise-ready applications and thrive on helping others, collaboration, and fostering strong technical communities. Lately, I’m exploring how AI-assisted development—what some like to call “Vibe Coding”—is changing how we build apps in the enterprise world. I’m especially focused on what good governance, security, and developer experience mean in this rapidly evolving landscape, always aiming to empower organizations and individuals to push the limits of the Microsoft ecosystem together.

Hi 👋🏼 I'm a Microsoft BizApps MVP who’s passionate about Power Platform governance, security, and developer experience. I love supporting teams as they build robust, enterprise-ready applications and thrive on helping others, collaboration, and fos... Show more

Experienced engineering leader with a strong interest in distributed, highly-scalable and cloud-based systems.

Worked for years in Technical Leadership roles, focused on infrastructure management and Cloud on the 3 major public cloud providers. Experienced in the finance sector, specifically on high-performance payment platforms and systems compliance.
Regular speaker at conferences and meetups.
Federico holds an MSc in Software Engineering from City University London

Experienced engineering leader with a strong interest in distributed, highly-scalable and cloud-based systems. Worked for years in Technical Leadership roles, focused on infrastructure management and Cloud on the 3 major public cloud providers. Ex... Show more

I am a Cloud Architect at Caylent with a developer background and experience mainly in sectors like media, finance, retail, education among others. I studied an MSc in Computer Science and I'm passionate about topics like DevOps culture, automation, information architecture, user experience, event-driven infrastructure, good development practices, algorithm analysis, observability and security mechanisms.

I am a Cloud Architect at Caylent with a developer background and experience mainly in sectors like media, finance, retail, education among others. I studied an MSc in Computer Science and I'm passionate about topics like DevOps culture, automation, ... Show more

Leon Adato is a Developer Relations Advocate and has held multiple industry certifications over his 36 years in IT including Cisco, Microsoft, A+, and more. His experience spans financial, healthcare, food and beverage, and other industries.

Leon has been speaking, blogging, and creating content in the monitoring and observability space for almost a decade. His expertise in IT began in 1989 and has led him through roles in classroom training, desktop support, server support, network engineering and systems automation before landing in monitoring and observability over 27 years ago.

Leon Adato is a Developer Relations Advocate and has held multiple industry certifications over his 36 years in IT including Cisco, Microsoft, A+, and more. His experience spans financial, healthcare, food and beverage, and other industries. Leon ... Show more

As Developer Advocate, Ram prioritizes empowering and educating developers on how to use technology to create innovative products, features, and services. Ram can typically be found conversing with the VAST developer community in order to better understand their needs and facilitate product development that helps to maximize their value. Prior to VAST, Ram was a senior developer advocate at Nylas, senior software engineer at Drop and Rangle.io. He holds a degree in engineering.

As Developer Advocate, Ram prioritizes empowering and educating developers on how to use technology to create innovative products, features, and services. Ram can typically be found conversing with the VAST developer community in order to better unde... Show more

I have spent the last 30 years spent working in the technology industry, and have over 20 years experience working with open source. I help customers solve business problems with open source technologies and cloud. I am a Developer Advocate for open source at AWS. I help increase awareness of AWS contributions in open source, and why AWS is a great place to run your open source workloads.

I have spent the last 30 years spent working in the technology industry, and have over 20 years experience working with open source. I help customers solve business problems with open source technologies and cloud. I am a Developer Advocate for open ... Show more

15+ years of experience in full-stack software development of highly scalable and distributed systems. Microsoft MVP. Speaker. Fintech teacher @ Universidad Austral. Co-organizer of React in Buenos Aires. Currently working as CTO @ bondly.com

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15+ years of experience in full-stack software development of highly scalable and distributed systems. Microsoft MVP. Speaker. Fintech teacher @ Universidad Austral. Co-organizer of React in Buenos Aires. Currently working as CTO @ bondly.com http... Show more

Thomas is presently serving as a Master Software Engineer. He leads a team of testers, ops engineers, and production support analysts in the adoption of DevOps practices. Previously, he led the enterprise automation support of 73 applications at Huntington National Bank that encompassed testing, metrics & reporting, and data management. Thomas has a background in Physics & Biophysics, with over a decade spent in research science studying fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy before joining IT.

Thomas is presently serving as a Master Software Engineer. He leads a team of testers, ops engineers, and production support analysts in the adoption of DevOps practices. Previously, he led the enterprise automation support of 73 applications at Hunt... Show more

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term change in organisations. Karoliina is a Microsoft MVP and a multi-awarded role model for her enthusiasm, knowledge-sharing, and community leadership. She is an experienced and inspiring speaker at international conferences, and she co-organizes the Finnish M365 Copilot User Group and CollabDays Finland Conference 💜 Community rocks!

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term chang... Show more

I use my mix of technology expertise and financial background to find, design, develop and implement the right solution for each business requirement.
In the last four years, I've been using Microsoft's Power Platform, Office 365 and Azure stack to continuously discover automation opportunities and re-imagine processes. My experience ranges from optimizing data entry tasks to end-to-end automations such Vendor Invoice Processing and Customer Billing.

I've collaborated with companies from all over the world in projects of varying natures that have resulted in hours of manual work saved, reduced error rates and increased productivity. This has led to happy clients that can focus on activities that add more value to their core business.

I use my mix of technology expertise and financial background to find, design, develop and implement the right solution for each business requirement. In the last four years, I've been using Microsoft's Power Platform, Office 365 and Azure stack to ... Show more

Olufemi Olamoyegun is a data and analytics practitioner with over 10 years of experience delivering automation, analytics, and insight-driven solutions using Microsoft technologies.

He specializes in building low-code analytics solutions across Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, helping teams move from raw data to actionable insights with speed and clarity. He is Microsoft Certified in Power BI (PL-300) and Fabric Analytics (DP-600), and recently completed the Microsoft Power Up Program, where he built Copilot-powered solutions using Power Platform.

Olufemi is an active contributor to the Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Microsoft Tech Community, with multiple accepted solutions and shared learning resources. Alongside professional work, he has trained and mentored aspiring data analysts and business users through community sessions, hands-on tutorials, and personal training initiatives.

His sessions focus on practical analytics, low-code patterns, real-world challenges, and lessons learned, making complex data concepts accessible and actionable.

Olufemi Olamoyegun is a data and analytics practitioner with over 10 years of experience delivering automation, analytics, and insight-driven solutions using Microsoft technologies. He specializes in building low-code analytics solutions across Po... Show more

Alex is a VP Education and Community Manager for Engineering Practices, at JP MorganChase in Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 the land of the unicorns 🦄. She is an international speaker, product community manager, former product and marketing manager for public cloud, software engineer and conversational developer, among other roles.

In her work as a creative technologist, she combines content, community and engineering, to help people and products grow. Her role acts as a navigator between product, design, engineering and customers, underpinned by data and feedback.

In her personal life, she loves languages, speaking 4, whilst learning her 5th, Korean, with a 1400+ day streak on Duolingo. Alex adores living in Scotland with her family, 6-year old husky, Kai, and 2-year old Maine Coon kitten, Marvin!

As a fervent advocate of diversity in tech, Alex supports various communities, such as codebar, AWS Community Builders, Aspiring Women Speakers, #IamRemarkable, GitHub Campus Experts, Women Techmakers and more!

Alex is a VP Education and Community Manager for Engineering Practices, at JP MorganChase in Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 the land of the unicorns 🦄. She is an international speaker, product community manager, former product and marketing manager for publ... Show more

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Stream at Microsoft. Chris’s experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He was first recognized as a SharePoint MVP in 2013 and a Copilot MVP in 2025. A frequent speaker at events around the globe, Chris is the author of the “SharePoint 2013 Consultant’s Handbook” among other works and holds several patents. Chris holds an MBA from Boston College in Investment Management and has over twenty years’ experience with John Hancock, State Street, GMO, and Santander. He hosts the Polaris podcast at https://polaris.synozur.com and co-hosts Microsoft’s Intrazone podcast at https://aka.ms/TheIntrazone

Chris McNulty is Chief Technology Officer and CMO at Synozur, and serves as Treasurer and Board member for AIIM. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365, Viva, Syntex, Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams a... Show more

At my best navigating at the intersection of technology and business. As a former multi-year Microsoft MVP, more than connected with technology to generate value for the business. As Security Technical Specialist at Microsoft, I'm helping local and regional governments strengthen their security posture with the aim making the Dutch society more cyber resilient. Lead by example. Learning over knowing. Make the complex simple.

At my best navigating at the intersection of technology and business. As a former multi-year Microsoft MVP, more than connected with technology to generate value for the business. As Security Technical Specialist at Microsoft, I'm helping local and r... Show more

Inizia la sua avventura con un Intel 80386 e si laurea in Informatica all'Università di Torino che completa con due master: Comunicazione Digitale/Web Marketing e Social Media Management, il secondo in Cloud Computing.

Dopo esperienze come sviluppatore web e mobile, oggi è Cloud Architect, docente e assistente universitario, co-organizzatore di droidcon Italy, Swift Heroes e Flutter Heroes.

Lato community nel 2018 fonda il GDG Cloud Torino, diventa Google Champion Innovator nel 2023 e Google GDE Cloud nel 2025.

Su Instagram è noto come @mosquitoman81, tra i creator italiani più seguiti su giochi e fiere.

Inizia la sua avventura con un Intel 80386 e si laurea in Informatica all'Università di Torino che completa con due master: Comunicazione Digitale/Web Marketing e Social Media Management, il secondo in Cloud Computing. Dopo esperienze come svilup... Show more

I'm an Android Developer Chapter Lead and AI Engineer, passionate about building mobile solutions and advancing AI. I love speaking at conferences, sharing insights on Android, kotlin, security and AI. Helping others grow in their careers is important to me, whether through mentorship or public speaking.

I'm an Android Developer Chapter Lead and AI Engineer, passionate about building mobile solutions and advancing AI. I love speaking at conferences, sharing insights on Android, kotlin, security and AI. Helping others grow in their careers is importan... Show more

With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have developed a deep expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, and now Copilot. I have received the Microsoft MVP award for my contributions in Microsoft 365 - Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva.

I am also a co-host and producer of the 365 Message Center Show, a weekly podcast that covers the latest updates and news from Microsoft 365. Additionally, I am a founder and leader of several community initiatives, such as Microsoft 365 Nashville, a free one-day event that features sessions from influential and respected Microsoft professionals, and Nashville Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Users Group, a local network of enthusiasts and experts. I am passionate about giving back and building the Microsoft technical community, as well as educating and inspiring others to embrace the potential of cloud technology.

With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have developed a deep expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, and now Copilot. I have received the Microsoft MVP award for my contributions in Microsoft 365 - Microsoft 365 Copilot an... Show more

Fawaz Ghali is an independent applied AI technologist with over 25 years of experience spanning AI research, higher education, and industry delivery. He works at the point where enthusiasm has faded, tools have been tried, and AI initiatives are expected to deliver real value.

Holding a PhD in Computer Science, Fawaz has led and contributed to applied AI, data engineering, and distributed systems across academia and industry. He has published 45+ peer-reviewed papers and delivered over 300 talks worldwide, focusing on what actually works once AI meets real data, real constraints, and real organisational pressure.

Fawaz speaks and teaches independently, without vendor affiliation or sales agendas. His sessions are direct, evidence-based, and deliberately free of marketing, product promotion, or speculative claims, offering audiences clarity, critical evaluation, and hard-earned insight grounded in practice rather than hype.

Fawaz Ghali is an independent applied AI technologist with over 25 years of experience spanning AI research, higher education, and industry delivery. He works at the point where enthusiasm has faded, tools have been tried, and AI initiatives are expe... Show more

I am a passionate Software Engineer that enjoys empowering other people to do great things. My desire is to give others the same opportunities I had when I started my career. My love for software development started at a early age when entering LOGO commands to a turtle on a yellow and black screen. Currently working at SouthState Bank as a Software Engineer solving complex problems and helping Business Units achieve their goals through custom software.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juantarquino

I am a passionate Software Engineer that enjoys empowering other people to do great things. My desire is to give others the same opportunities I had when I started my career. My love for software development started at a early age when entering LOGO ... Show more