Thomas is Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at GRENKE in Baden-Baden.
GRENKE is a financial solution provider, offering services in more than 30 countries around the world.

His department aims to deliver business value through data and data related services and applications.
He has spent the last 20 years with data, databases, IT services and related infrastructure. Before that, he was a paramedic with the German Red Cross.

When he is not pretending to work, you will probably find him on his motorcycle, as far away from paved roads as possible.

Thomas is Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at GRENKE in Baden-Baden. GRENKE is a financial solution provider, offering services in more than 30 countries around the world. His department aims to deliver business value through data and ... Show more

I'm a Threat Hunter working for the US Custodian Bank State Street.

When I'm not at my day job, I tinker with my home lab, my NixOS config, or read Sci Fi novels.

I'm a Threat Hunter working for the US Custodian Bank State Street. When I'm not at my day job, I tinker with my home lab, my NixOS config, or read Sci Fi novels. Show more

João Paulo é Assessor no Banco do Brasil, com 25 anos de experiência e atuação estratégica na Diretoria de Controles Internos.
Especialista em governança e compliance, dedica-se há oito anos à transformação de processos críticos, conduzindo iniciativas que unem rigor regulatório, inovação e inteligência de dados.
Com certificações em Business Intelligence, Analytics e Inteligência Artificial, desenvolve soluções avançadas para otimizar processos e apoiar decisões estratégicas.
Fora do ambiente corporativo, é um aprendiz permanente de idiomas e um viajante apaixonado por novas culturas.

João Paulo é Assessor no Banco do Brasil, com 25 anos de experiência e atuação estratégica na Diretoria de Controles Internos. Especialista em governança e compliance, dedica-se há oito anos à transformação de processos críticos, conduzindo iniciati... Show more

Result-Oriented, self driven and committed Software Engineer with a on-time, go-getter spirit and more than 5+ years experience in Product Management and Software Development defining roadmaps, product strategies, delivering high quality sprints, developing and maintaining various features, detailed documentation, accurate monitoring capabilities and providing product training to teams of multiple domains. Delivered 5+ mobile and web applications working on various technology platforms in Retail and Banking Domain.

Result-Oriented, self driven and committed Software Engineer with a on-time, go-getter spirit and more than 5+ years experience in Product Management and Software Development defining roadmaps, product strategies, delivering high quality sprints, dev... Show more

中文版

劉岦崱（Nils Liu）｜資深資料科學家／副理

劉岦崱現任於金融產業，專注於人工智慧與資料科學的應用與落地。他長期投入於生成式 AI、RAG/GraphRAG 檢索架構、智慧型代理（AI Agents）以及知識管理系統的設計，並結合雲端技術（GCP、Cloud Run、Cloud SQL）推動銀行內部數位轉型。
在專案中，他不僅重視技術創新，更強調合規、安全與可稽核性，致力於打造符合金融監管標準的 AI 解決方案。劉岦崱曾在銀行內部創新競賽中獲得第一名，並持續推動 AI Coach、智慧型客戶模擬與跨國 AI 平台等前瞻計畫。
他同時也是六項以上的人工智慧與金融科技專利的發明人，並持續分享在生成式 AI 與應用開發上的實務經驗。

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English below:

Nils Liu｜Senior Data Scientist / Deputy Manager

Nils Liu is a senior data scientist in the financial industry, specializing in applying AI and data science to real-world business challenges. His expertise covers Generative AI, RAG/GraphRAG retrieval systems, AI Agents, and enterprise knowledge management solutions, with strong integration of cloud technologies such as GCP, Cloud Run, and Cloud SQL.
Beyond technical innovation, Nils emphasizes compliance, security, and auditability, ensuring AI solutions align with strict financial regulations. He has led award-winning projects, including the development of an AI-driven knowledge system and AI Coach for sales training, and is driving initiatives for cross-border AI platforms.
As an inventor of multiple AI and fintech patents, Nils continues to share practical insights on Generative AI, enterprise adoption, and next-generation AI applications.

中文版 劉岦崱（Nils Liu）｜資深資料科學家／副理 劉岦崱現任於金融產業，專注於人工智慧與資料科學的應用與落地。他長期投入於生成式 AI、RAG/GraphRAG 檢索架構、智慧型代理（AI Agents）以及知識管理系統的設計，並結合雲端技術（GCP、Cloud Run、Cloud SQL）推動銀行內部數位轉型。 在專案中，他不僅重視技術創新，更強調合規、安全與可稽核性，致力於打造符合金融監管標準的 AI 解決方案。劉岦崱曾在銀行內部創新競賽中獲得第一名，並持續推動 AI ... Show more

Ambica Dixit is a Principal Partner for Data, AI & Robotics at VedArc, where she leads large-scale data modernisation and AI strategy initiatives across New Zealand and Australia. She specialises in enterprise AI, modern data platforms, and agentic systems, with a strong focus on the responsible, secure, and sustainable use of AI in complex organisations. Ambica is known for guiding enterprises from early experimentation toward safe, governed, and production-grade AI adoption, ensuring strategic alignment while enabling high-quality execution across multidisciplinary teams. She works extensively with regulated sectors including energy, forestry, finance, and public service agencies, bringing together strategy, technology, and governance to deliver measurable, real-world outcomes.

Ambica Dixit is a Principal Partner for Data, AI & Robotics at VedArc, where she leads large-scale data modernisation and AI strategy initiatives across New Zealand and Australia. She specialises in enterprise AI, modern data platforms, and agentic s... Show more

Experienced in Data Warehousing Architecture. Dimensional modeling(Fact tables, Dimensions, SCD, Staging Area, Kimball methodology).
Experienced in ETL programming using IBM InfoSphere Information Server (Datastage), administrative task, migration of Datastage versions . IBM Cloud Pak for Data.
Data governance. DAMA.
Experienced in DB2 LUW multipartition. Physical database modeling. SQL.
Experienced in IBM Industry Models ( BDWM) M1-Banking datawarehouse model. AST-BST.
Experienced Oracle Essbase architect ASO, BSO. Process automation, application tuning and performance.
Agile product owner
Event driven architecture
Data as a product
Data mesh

Experienced in Data Warehousing Architecture. Dimensional modeling(Fact tables, Dimensions, SCD, Staging Area, Kimball methodology). Experienced in ETL programming using IBM InfoSphere Information Server (Datastage), administrative task, migration o... Show more

Solutions Architect at PAYONE GmbH, FinTech, Payments, Speaker, Writing Blogposts, OpenSource, Husband & Father / Family, Cooking

Solutions Architect at PAYONE GmbH, FinTech, Payments, Speaker, Writing Blogposts, OpenSource, Husband & Father / Family, Cooking Show more

Basant Mounir is a Senior Data Scientist at the Central Bank of Egypt, Industry Expert & Mentor for MIT ADSP, AI Advisor, Angel Investor, and Speaker. She thrives on collaborating with stakeholders to bring their vision to life, learning whatever it takes to deliver the end-to-end product that revolutionizes their workflows. Mounir is an active community builder; she founded an award-winning data science school at her IEEE branch, and most recently, co-hosted Egypt's first GenAI agent hackathon. A global thinker, Mounir travels across Africa, Europe, the US, and Japan to work with and learn from their data communities.

Basant Mounir is a Senior Data Scientist at the Central Bank of Egypt, Industry Expert & Mentor for MIT ADSP, AI Advisor, Angel Investor, and Speaker. She thrives on collaborating with stakeholders to bring their vision to life, learning whatever it... Show more

Jairo Espinoza is a DevOps Engineer in the banking sector, with over 3 years of experience in automation and infrastructure. With a background in software development, he drives the adoption of IaC and modern practices that help software teams shift from a pipeline-focused approach to internal self-service platforms.

Jairo Espinoza is a DevOps Engineer in the banking sector, with over 3 years of experience in automation and infrastructure. With a background in software development, he drives the adoption of IaC and modern practices that help software teams shift ... Show more

Soy contador, con Master en Finanzas Corporativas y Master en Inteligencia de Negocios. Los últimos años he trabajado en relacionar e intentar producir valor en mis clientes a través del mix óptimo de las Finanzas Corporativas e Inteligencia de Negocios. No sólo he abordado los conceptos teóricos sino que me tocado enfrentar los obstáculos que se presentan en el día a día en la empresa, intentando expresar de manera práctica y accesible al cliente cómo se compone la producción de valor en una compañía.

Soy contador, con Master en Finanzas Corporativas y Master en Inteligencia de Negocios. Los últimos años he trabajado en relacionar e intentar producir valor en mis clientes a través del mix óptimo de las Finanzas Corporativas e Inteligencia de Negoc... Show more

Senior Product Owner with over 10 years of experience in tech and product management, specializing in FinTech, EdTech, and digital marketing. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize workflows, and deliver exceptional customer experiences, leveraging her analytical background to ship complex B2B products that actually make difference.

Senior Product Owner with over 10 years of experience in tech and product management, specializing in FinTech, EdTech, and digital marketing. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize workflows, and deliver exceptional cus... Show more

Sharon Arandia es Jefa de la Carrera de Ingeniería Financiera en la UPB, donde impulsa proyectos de trading algorítmico y finanzas descentralizadas. Es graduada de la UPB, con estudios en TU Chemnitz, un Máster en Big Data y otro en curso en Machine Learning en Georgia Tech. Se especializa en análisis financiero, riesgo crediticio y trading, destacando su rol como Analista de Riesgos en el BCP y asociada en Lora & Asociados. Ha impartido cursos en licenciatura, postgrado e internacionales.

Sharon Arandia es Jefa de la Carrera de Ingeniería Financiera en la UPB, donde impulsa proyectos de trading algorítmico y finanzas descentralizadas. Es graduada de la UPB, con estudios en TU Chemnitz, un Máster en Big Data y otro en curso en Machine ... Show more

20+ year of experience as a consulting professional in roles like Program/Product manager/Business Analyst with a robust Industry familiarity in Finance, Banking, and WAM. Solid Techno- Functional experience in managing product development cycle and collaborating with Business, technical, and customer teams to execute, create, and deliver innovative product solutions. Recently, working with a leading Wealth Management Saas firm as Solution Consultant responsible for configuring the data platform for aggregating investment data for reporting & analytics purposes for single family offices and enterprises

20+ year of experience as a consulting professional in roles like Program/Product manager/Business Analyst with a robust Industry familiarity in Finance, Banking, and WAM. Solid Techno- Functional experience in managing product development cycle and ... Show more

Ali Khawaja (Ventnor City, NJ) is a dedicated and results-driven accounting professional with over six years of experience across audit, financial reporting, and investment management accounting. Currently serving as a Staff Accountant at Cohen & Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ali brings a deep commitment to precision, client service, and continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of accounting.

Ali Khawaja (Ventnor City, NJ) is a dedicated and results-driven accounting professional with over six years of experience across audit, financial reporting, and investment management accounting. Currently serving as a Staff Accountant at Cohen & Com... Show more

I am the CTO of Scott Logic, a growing UK-based software consultancy that tackles challenging software problem. I'm a keen open source advocate, and a frequent personal contributor. I am a board member of FINOS, and chair both the Technical Oversight Committee and the newly-formed AI Readiness Special Interest Group. I've also written numerous industry reports in collaboration with Linux Foundation Research.

I am the CTO of Scott Logic, a growing UK-based software consultancy that tackles challenging software problem. I'm a keen open source advocate, and a frequent personal contributor. I am a board member of FINOS, and chair both the Technical Oversight... Show more

I have a degree in Accounting and Finance from UCLV, Cuba. I am passionate about the world of finance and how new technologies can bring value and efficiency to this sector. I am able to adapt to changes and learn new tools and methodologies. I consider myself a proactive and collaborative person with leadership skills. I have participated in several academic projects as a team leader, where I have demonstrated my ability to listen, communicate and make decisions together.

Currently I am a BaBI, and not precisely because of age, but because I have been learning about Business Intelligence (BI) as a little one, taking small steps, looking, interacting with data and tools and sometimes I have even run a little 🤓.

I have a degree in Accounting and Finance from UCLV, Cuba. I am passionate about the world of finance and how new technologies can bring value and efficiency to this sector. I am able to adapt to changes and learn new tools and methodologies. I consi... Show more

Aric serves as the Chief Technologist on Red Hat's Global FSI team, where he helps clients meet their strategic priorities through the use of open source technology. Prior to joining Red Hat, he led large, digital transformation projects at Goldman Sachs’ Investment Management Division and was co-founder/CTO of several FinTechs in equity and FX trading.

Aric serves as the Chief Technologist on Red Hat's Global FSI team, where he helps clients meet their strategic priorities through the use of open source technology. Prior to joining Red Hat, he led large, digital transformation projects at Goldman S... Show more

Suresh Nageswaran is a hands-on engineer with over 25 years of building solutions for wealth management and investment banking. An AWS-certified architect, he codes in Rust to deliver real-time payment systems, AI-driven advisor tools, and regulatory compliance platforms for Fortune 50 clients. Also a Linux enthusiast and open source contributor, Suresh collaborates with business and technology leaders to solve business challenges with practical, high-impact technology platforms.

Suresh Nageswaran is a hands-on engineer with over 25 years of building solutions for wealth management and investment banking. An AWS-certified architect, he codes in Rust to deliver real-time payment systems, AI-driven advisor tools, and regulatory... Show more

Ugochukwu Onyeka is a firm believer in open source. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Accounting and has consulted for governments, blue-chip companies and non-profits on issues like forecasting, strategic planning and financial modelling. He serves on the community council of sktime and is also an advisor at the German Centre for Open Source AI software.

Ugochukwu Onyeka is a firm believer in open source. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Accounting and has consulted for governments, blue-chip companies and non-profits on issues like forecasting, strategic planning and financial modelling. He serves o... Show more

Driven by a lifelong fascination with technology, Guillaume has built a career connecting people with innovative solutions.
His career spans various industries, from public service (retirement, firefighting) to the private sector (real estate, transport, and finance), where he honed his Java skills in diverse environments.
At Swissquote, he transitioned from a successful five-year tenure as a Java developer (including two years in a management role) to lead the Tech Talent Academy. In this role, he creates impactful onboarding experiences, empowering engineers and introducing technical concepts to business-oriented colleagues.
This passion for knowledge-sharing stems from his belief in the power of continuous learning... and, of course, delicious meals!

Driven by a lifelong fascination with technology, Guillaume has built a career connecting people with innovative solutions. His career spans various industries, from public service (retirement, firefighting) to the private sector (real estate, tran... Show more

I have over 8 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI), Azure Data Services and Microsoft Fabric to design and build enterprise reports and dashboards across Banking, Financial Services Industry to Investments, Retail and Manufacturing Industries. I'm also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Data and Analytics Engineer and Data Analyst Associate with years of experience working with SQL Server and Power BI.

I have over 8 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI), Azure Data Service... Show more

Finlay Taylor is an experienced ESG & Sustainability professional with over eight years in private markets, currently leading ESG at YFM, a London-based Growth Equity investor. Drawing on a deep understanding of both sustainability and commercial strategy, Finlay specialises in embedding ESG in a way that is built to last - free from jargon, grounded in plain language, and aligned with how businesses actually operate. His mission is to make ESG practical and value-driven, helping portfolio companies strengthen resilience, unlock growth opportunities, and create long-term positive impact.

Finlay Taylor is an experienced ESG & Sustainability professional with over eight years in private markets, currently leading ESG at YFM, a London-based Growth Equity investor. Drawing on a deep understanding of both sustainability and commercial str... Show more

Anna Khayet is a trusted growth strategist and marketing advisor to hundreds of tax and accounting firms across North America. As the head of marketing for Padgett Advisors, a leading franchise network of over 250 firms, Anna helped architect a sweeping brand transformation and launched new digital platforms that drove franchise growth and revitalized firm reputation across the network.

Prior to Padgett, Anna led marketing at industry-defining Fintechs like Bill.com, Rho, Ignition, CPA.com (the digital arm of the AICPA), Enova (NYSE: ENVA), and SoFi, where she scaled campaigns with $50M+ budgets and delivered growth that took originations to $18BN. She began her career at American Express and, after earning her MBA from Columbia University, helped expand Google Cloud’s presence in the SMB market.

Today, through her consultancy, Mastermind, Anna combines the latest in marketing strategy, automation, and storytelling to help modern firms and Fintechs build trusted brands and future-proof their growth. She’s passionate about empowering accountants to stand out in an increasingly digital, competitive world — and ensuring they build businesses with staying power.

Anna Khayet is a trusted growth strategist and marketing advisor to hundreds of tax and accounting firms across North America. As the head of marketing for Padgett Advisors, a leading franchise network of over 250 firms, Anna helped architect a sweep... Show more

My mission is to bridge the gap between people and technologies. With background in Physics & Innovation Management, I am passionated to create best market fit digital services highly valued by end-users. Leveraging cross-domain experience in both startup & enterprise environments, I’ve delivered products & projects in Banking, FinTech, Telecom and e-Commerce domain. Recently I started deep diving into ESG & CSR topics as continuation of my professional activities. Outside of working hours I am adept of healthy lifestyle, yoga & fitness practitioner.

My mission is to bridge the gap between people and technologies. With background in Physics & Innovation Management, I am passionated to create best market fit digital services highly valued by end-users. Leveraging cross-domain experience in both st... Show more

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His entrepreneurial ventures span geospatial computing, digital assets, and the semiconductor industries, blending analytical prowess with artistic vision.

As a creator, Brian works across both physical and digital mediums, often merging them in eccentric and thought-provoking ways. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is deeply committed to philanthropy, actively supporting organizations such as Covenant House, St. Jude, and the Ronald McDonald Foundation.

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His ... Show more

Jiahang Xu is a System Architect at China Merchants Bank. He has over 15 years of unique cross-domain experience working in telecom, automotive, financial industry, startup as a co-founder, and KubeVela maintainer. He's mainly focused on cloud-native application technology practice in recent years. He is seasoned in the application management system and is responsible for building large-scale financial platform engineering for China Merchants Bank.

Jiahang Xu is a System Architect at China Merchants Bank. He has over 15 years of unique cross-domain experience working in telecom, automotive, financial industry, startup as a co-founder, and KubeVela maintainer. He's mainly focused on cloud-native... Show more

Adrian Neal, a two-time winner of the NATO Defence Innovation Challenge, is an internationally recognised Cybersecurity & Cryptographics expert, and currently holds the position of Senior Director and Global Lead for Post-Quantum Cryptography at Capgemini and the position of CEO / Managing Partner in QuStream delivering the world’s strongest quantum-safe encryption (504-bit hardness) in WEB3 environment.

While primarily advising governments, defence organisations and global multi-nationals on post-quantum readiness, he is also a cybersecurity advisor regarding Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), particularly in respect to the social and economic risks from future post-quantum cryptographic instability.

He is a graduate of Oxford University, from which he received a Masters’ Degree in Software Engineering and began his career at IBM in the mid 80’s, followed by a decade in the City of London, departing in ’98 for Zurich to join UBS Warburg as their first Cryptographics expert while becoming a member of the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR).

In almost 40 years, he has held positions in key financial and industrial sectors such as Banking, Insurance, Financial Markets, Energy, Pharma, IT, Aviation and Telecoms, across 8 countries and over 3 continents.

In 2012, he founded the Oxford University spinout Oxford BioChronometrics, developing the most advanced software for detecting fraud in online advertising, winning various blind-tests against ad-industry incumbents, with the research being cited by the Guardian, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal and both (US) Houses of Congress, while becoming a winner of the 2017 NATO NCIA Defence Innovation Challenge for Advances in Cybersecurity, and subsequently published in European Cybersecurity Journal.

In 2018, he founded Oxford Scientifica as a research organisation, focused on advanced military communications in low-bandwidth and spectrum-contested environments, becoming a winner of the 2019 NATO NCIA Defence Innovation Challenge for Signal Resilience in the High North.

Adrian Neal, a two-time winner of the NATO Defence Innovation Challenge, is an internationally recognised Cybersecurity & Cryptographics expert, and currently holds the position of Senior Director and Global Lead for Post-Quantum Cryptography at Capg... Show more

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Fullstack Developer specializing in scalable, high-performance, and secure applications with Next.js, .NET, and Azure. Passionate about software architecture and cloud technologies, I help businesses build modern and robust solutions.

Currently an AML/CTF Analyst at Vodacom RDC, I integrate security and compliance into my development workflows, especially for FinTech and Cloud-Native applications. I speak about secure development, performance optimization, and DevOps best practices on Azure.

🎤 Talks & Conferences:

✔️ Securing Web Applications with Next.js & Azure
✔️ Building High-Performance APIs with .NET & PostgreSQL
✔️ Fullstack Development: Balancing Performance & Security

Fullstack Developer specializing in scalable, high-performance, and secure applications with Next.js, .NET, and Azure. Passionate about software architecture and cloud technologies, I help businesses build modern and robust solutions. Currently an... Show more