Yulia is an Azure Solution Engineer at Microsoft Denmark, working with enterprise customers on data platforms and analytics. With over 10 years of experience across multiple countries — from Slovenia to Mongolia — she has helped organizations design and modernize data solutions in complex environments.

Previously, she was a Power BI Technical Specialist, helping customers build business intelligence solutions on Microsoft technologies and competing data warehouses.

Outside of work, Yulia runs a kids’ activity club and is a dedicated chess player who rarely stops thinking about the next move.

Yulia is an Azure Solution Engineer at Microsoft Denmark, working with enterprise customers on data platforms and analytics. With over 10 years of experience across multiple countries — from Slovenia to Mongolia — she has helped organizations design ... Show more

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His expertise lies in enabling individuals to authentically influence others towards deeper business relationships, fostering trust and enhancing engagement.

Joel thrives to lead engaging and interactive sessions based on 'Learn, Laugh, and Do!'

When you communicate effectively, people feel heard, seen, and understood- mutual respect is created, and you start connecting and unlocking the motivators for you and the other.

Drawing from his background as a former professional actor and improviser- Joel brings unique tips and activities for everyone to practice and implement.

You can listen to or watch Joel as the host of "The Great Canadian Leadership" and "This Feels Right" Podcasts and YouTube – interviewing leaders and experts on influencing and communications skills."

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His ... Show more

As the Chief Information Security Officer at the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF), I drive security initiatives across Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, and the broader community. My role involves analyzing and implementing data protection, compliance, and secure development practices—particularly focusing on requirements like EU CRA/CISA and supply chain integrity. I maintain the EEF’s CNA (CVE Numbering Authority), ensuring vulnerability disclosures are managed effectively. I also collaborate closely with volunteer working groups, design software solutions for security challenges, and actively engage in fundraising activities.

As the Chief Information Security Officer at the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF), I drive security initiatives across Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, and the broader community. My role involves analyzing and implementing data protection, compliance, and sec... Show more

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan.

Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique consulting company providing management and technical consulting related to product software engineering, custom project delivery, and training.

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan. Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique c... Show more

I spent several years working in large companies in different areas (business development, marketing, sourcing, organization, digital innovation) measuring myself in different fields, from software simulation and validation, to strategic sourcing and finally to organizational methodologies. In these experiences I was able to put into practice what I learned in my studies and learn new things using my ability to see and my propensity to think out of the box. Now is the time to help companies improve themselves by providing them with an external, competent and sometimes visionary, point of view. That's why I decided to take care of companies, and even before the people who make them live, from outside as a consultant.

I spent several years working in large companies in different areas (business development, marketing, sourcing, organization, digital innovation) measuring myself in different fields, from software simulation and validation, to strategic sourcing and... Show more

Lars is the Field CTO at Elastisys, makers of Welkin, the application platform for software critical to society. He holds a PhD in computer science and has an extensive background in cloud computing since 2008. He has worked in both industry and academia, contributing to the cloud computing field both via open source projects via his research on cloud capacity management. Lars is an appreciated public speaker as he can speak both to C-suite decision makers about what matters to leadership as well as developers about advanced Kubernetes features that make them more efficient, and everything in-between.

Lars is the Field CTO at Elastisys, makers of Welkin, the application platform for software critical to society. He holds a PhD in computer science and has an extensive background in cloud computing since 2008. He has worked in both industry and acad... Show more

With 20+ years of experience across frontend, backend, data engineering, and AI, I now run an AI agency, Ontoscale AI - helping businesses integrate AI into real-world software development.

I'm the founder of AI Monger, a YouTube channel and mentoring platform that empowers engineers to master AI tools, elevate their communication, and build careers that stand out.

I also lead AI London, one of the UK’s fastest-growing AI communities with over 3,000 members — hosting meetups, workshops, and panel discussions to drive real, practitioner-led conversations around AI.

My talks combine hands-on demos, practical frameworks, and hard-earned lessons from decades in the tech trenches — helping developers and tech leaders not just keep up, but lead in the AI era.

With 20+ years of experience across frontend, backend, data engineering, and AI, I now run an AI agency, Ontoscale AI - helping businesses integrate AI into real-world software development. I'm the founder of AI Monger, a YouTube channel and mento... Show more

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for GAC Business Solutions in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics Business Central (formerly Navision), Dynamics 365 Sales and for the last 9 years Dynamics Project Operations. Mignon loves to demonstrate all the great functions of Project Operations in combination with the possibilities of the Power Platform. Lately she has become enthusiastic on Copilot and AI.

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for GAC Business Solutions in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics B... Show more

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a testament to his expertise and contributions to the community in the field of business applications and low-code & no-code.

Rakesh is a Global Customer Success Architect at Tata Consultancy Services (Business Applications + Generative AI). He is responsible for designing Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM ERP, and leveraging Gen AI. He has expertise in a wide range of technologies, including Bizapps, Power Apps, and Azure.

Rakesh is passionate about leveraging Generative AI & Autonomous Agents for business applications that enhance business growth and innovation. He strongly believes in giving back to the community. He frequently shares his insights and expertise through speaking engagements, blogs, and community involvement. With his passion for empowering others, Rakesh has mentored and empowered many learners.

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a... Show more

I am a Senior Consultant at Cloud Formations, where I help organisations harness the power of AI and cloud technology to work smarter and move faster. With a 1st-class undergraduate in computer science from Nottingham Trent University and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Bath, I'm passionate about turning cutting-edge technology, especially artificial intelligence, into practical solutions that deliver real impact.

I have worked with a wide range of clients, from fast-moving startups to large enterprises, helping them adopt AI-driven workflows, automate time-consuming processes, and unlock insights hidden in their data.
I specialise in making complex AI tools approachable and useful, whether it’s streamlining operations with machine learning or integrating AI into existing platforms.

What I enjoy most is showing people how AI doesn’t have to be intimidating, it can be a powerful partner in driving innovation and efficiency.

Outside of work, I have a passion for all things active, enjoying sports and adventuring. I also love travelling to new places and incorporating my love for films and shows into my talks whenever possible.

I am a Senior Consultant at Cloud Formations, where I help organisations harness the power of AI and cloud technology to work smarter and move faster. With a 1st-class undergraduate in computer science from Nottingham Trent University and an MSc in A... Show more

Philippe possède une expérience solide de plus de 10 ans en tant que Coach Agile d’Entreprise et de plus 20 ans en tant que Développeur et Team Leader Agile principalement en salles de marchés. Il a contribué à plusieurs programmes d'agilité à l'échelle. Il sait comment catalyser une véritable agilité grâce à son expérience.

En effet l'agilité souffre actuellement d'un trop grand investissement dans les structures organisationnelles et les pratiques associées. Un rééquilibrage est possible si nous redonnons du pouvoir à l'humain, à notre capacité à ressentir et à surtout créer du sens, et à nous relier en tant que systèmes humains afin de favoriser la collaboration et de faire émerger des solutions innovantes et adaptatives.

Pour cela, Philippe s'est formé au coaching systémique ORSC™ en 2023 (Coaching Systémique pour les Organisations et les Relations). Il a expérimenté cette approche lors de ses missions et plus particulièrement lorsqu'il a travaillé avec des managers et leurs équipes en tant que facilitateur d'équipes. Il est certifié ORSC depuis juillet 2025 après avoir été mentoré et supervisé pendant un an sur ses compétences et ses interventions en tant que coach systémique. Pour compléter son expérience du métier de coach, il s'est formé également à Co-Active (coaching individuel) qu'il pratique régulièrement.

Il s'est également formé pendant des années à l'accompagner d'équipes agiles à tous les niveaux d’une organisation et à faire évoluer leur leadership (individuel et collectif). Il a démontré son approche aussi bien avec des équipes Produit dans le Digital que managériales. En faisant grandir le leadership à différents niveaux d’une organisation, ses clients bénéficient de structures plus performantes alignées avec la culture et la stratégie de l’entreprise.

Philippe est également traducteur du livre d'une des co-fondatrices d'ORSC : "Systems Inspired Leadership" / "Leadership inspiré par les systèmes".

Philippe possède une expérience solide de plus de 10 ans en tant que Coach Agile d’Entreprise et de plus 20 ans en tant que Développeur et Team Leader Agile principalement en salles de marchés. Il a contribué à plusieurs programmes d'agilité à l'éche... Show more

I’m a tenth-generation local, San Jose founder's descendant, who traded my carpentry tools for the chaos of Silicon Valley. Co-creating 10 startups with brilliant teams has been equally challenging and rewarding. We've bootstrapped SaaS to $10M+ ARR scaling to a $28.6M Series A, patented ATTN.LIVE's “Attention Engine”, and launched a digital-asset community that reached a nine-figure market cap within six days. Whether lecturing at universities or advising platforms with a billion downloads, I bridge innovation with compliance: Capital ↔ Code ↔ Congress. Long before boardrooms, I found my purpose in the 4,000+ volunteer hours I logged with NGOs. Today, I’m grateful to have a seat at the table where the future is created. When provided with this influence, my prayer is to be a leader known for his joy, love, hope, and courage.

INFLUENCE
• Recognition: Honored by the Global AI Council with the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 4,000+ hours of volunteer work with NGOs like World Vision, International Justice Mission and Salvation Army.
• Attention: Primetime TV interviews. 100+ keynotes at major tech events on four continents. Hosted digital communities reaching millions through X.com Spaces. 1,000+ live-streamed podcasts with industry leaders.
• Lectures: University of San Francisco, Indiana University, City College of San Francisco, Central New Mexico College, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University (Ukraine), and the University of Nicosia (Cyprus).
• Advisory: Strategic advisor to organizations including Tricon (a BlackRock company), Female Founder School, United Nations, Hoverboard.com, Pro Athletes Outreach, Teen Challenge, Bethel, Bible.com (1B+ downloads).
• Entrepreneur in Residence EiR: CCSF’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Runway in Twitter’s HQ.

EXPERTISE
• Innovation – Venture building, community tokenization, product development.
• Diplomacy – Dealmaking, vision casting, recruiting, creative strategy, public speaking.
• Specialty – AI, Web3, enterprise infrastructure, consumer software, IP, regulation, compliance, policy.
• Versatility – Fluent in the dialects of the three global power centers: Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and D.C.

SUMMARY
Dealmaker with uncompromising ethics and courage. A “Swiss Army” executive operating at the intersection of Capital ↔ Code ↔ Congress. Ten-time co-founder with expertise in AI, Web3, enterprise infrastructure, consumer software, IP, regulation, compliance, and policy. Bootstrapped a SaaS platform to $10M+ ARR before Series A with nine-figure valuation. Led a digital-asset community launch reaching a nine‑figure token market cap in 6 days. C-suite board-ready leader with a trusted network of executives, celebrities, and senior policymakers.

I’m a tenth-generation local, San Jose founder's descendant, who traded my carpentry tools for the chaos of Silicon Valley. Co-creating 10 startups with brilliant teams has been equally challenging and rewarding. We've bootstrapped SaaS to $10M+ ARR ... Show more

For over nine years, Leszek Michalak has been a data professional within large-scale corporate environments. His career trajectory began in data analysis, evolved through business intelligence development, and for the past five years, has been focused on specialization in data engineering.

He operates at the intersection of managing complex legacy systems and architecting modern data solutions. His main focus is designing and implementing systems with thoughtful architecture, operational simplicity, and unwavering reliability.

For over nine years, Leszek Michalak has been a data professional within large-scale corporate environments. His career trajectory began in data analysis, evolved through business intelligence development, and for the past five years, has been focuse... Show more

Akshay Mittal is an accomplished IT professional with ten years of experience as a full-stack developer and a strong interest in leadership. Currently, Akshay works at PayPal, focusing on building scalable, innovative solutions within a high-performing technical environment. He is also pursuing a part-time PhD at the University of the Cumberlands, researching cloud-native technologies utilizing AI/ML methods.

Having extensive experience as a consultant across diverse teams, Akshay quickly adapts to emerging technologies and is skilled in mastering new challenges. He holds certifications in AWS and GCP and actively mentors aspiring technologists. Akshay regularly contributes to the tech community through speaking engagements on cloud-native development and integrating AI/ML in modern software solutions. His passion lies in fostering community growth, technology leadership, and continuous learning.

Akshay Mittal is an accomplished IT professional with ten years of experience as a full-stack developer and a strong interest in leadership. Currently, Akshay works at PayPal, focusing on building scalable, innovative solutions within a high-performi... Show more

Soenil Soebedar is a solution-oriented Cyber security professional who spent more than 32 years in the IT sector, 22 years as a contractor and founder of SOEBIT Cybersecurity in Netherlands (Europe) and 12 years in the Cyber Security area as Ethical Hacker, Penetration tester, PKI/Cryptography specialist, Senior Security Engineer, Senior SOC Specialist. He has experience in a number of industries such as Finance and Banking, Energy, Government, Healthcare, Education and Consulting and a lot of international experience to work in teams and individually, in multiple countries and several cultures: France, Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, India & Dubai.

• Worked 7 + years for the European Power & Gas exchange market, Worked 5+ years in the IT & Cybersecurity Training & Education field – International (Dubai & India), Worked 3 + Years for the Government of The Netherlands – Division: Ministry of Justice and Security for customers as Custodial Institutions Agency (All Prison of NL) as Senior SOC Security Engineer & Penetration Tester, Worked 16 months as freelance Senior security engineer (Malware & DLP team) for ABN-AMRO Bank, Worked 14 months as freelance Senior PKI Cryptography specialist for Dutch Central Bank, Currently, since Oct 2022, working as freelance PKI & Cryptography Architect for Government of Defence in The Netherlands
• Hold 29 International cybersecurity valid certifications, such as (CEH) Ethical Hacker, RCCE, CCISO, CHFI, Microsoft Azure & Security SC-100, SC-200, AI-102, Mobile Forensics, cryptography & advanced penetration testing etc.
• He is certified Trainer for PECB, EC-Council & Rocheston Cybersecurity training.

• Technical & Keynote Speaker on Cybersecurity conferences on CYBERSEC Asia 2025, CYBERSEC Netherlands 2024, CyberWiseCon 2024, IT/CS University’s in Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bangalore, NMITCON 2023+2024, Bangalore, AsiaTech Singapore 2023, C0c0n 2022 by Kerala Police in India, Diversec-con, IEEE India, Rocheston Reinvent, Next Generation CyberMinds, Malaysia, Asia Conference etc.

• He has delivered (virtual) workshops, cybersecurity training, speaker on conferences and webinars for IT Professionals, colleges & universities in Netherlands, USA, Suriname, India, Ghana, Lithuania, Bangkok, Singapore & Malaysia.

Soenil Soebedar is a solution-oriented Cyber security professional who spent more than 32 years in the IT sector, 22 years as a contractor and founder of SOEBIT Cybersecurity in Netherlands (Europe) and 12 years in the Cyber Security area as Ethical ... Show more

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in the JVM and the Java ecosystem, Ron is an Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCP) and a certified Sun Business Component Developer (SCBCD/OCPBCD).

A dedicated Java enthusiast, Ron also has a keen interest in alternative JVM languages, particularly Kotlin. At Team Rockstars IT, he serves as a Special Agent and lead developer, frequently speaking at international conferences. Ron is the author of books on Java Cloud-native migrations with Jakarta EE and on Virtual Threads, Structured Concurrency, and Scoped Values. He has also co-written a book on Kotlin.

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in th... Show more

Chukwuemeka is a passionate Software Engineer with 7 years of experience building scalable and impactful software solutions. Specializing in distributed systems, Chukwuemeka has worked with leading tech companies like Risevest, delivering products that serve millions of users.

A strong advocate for innovation and continuous learning, Chukwuemeka is also active in the tech community. He is currently one of the organizers of GDG Cloud Lagos and also mentors younger developers by organizing meetups and workshops.

Chukwuemeka is a passionate Software Engineer with 7 years of experience building scalable and impactful software solutions. Specializing in distributed systems, Chukwuemeka has worked with leading tech companies like Risevest, delivering products th... Show more

Rajesh worked as data architect, data modeler and data analyst at global firms working on technical projects that generated huge revenue. He holds master's in computer science and bachelor's in electrical and electronics engineering.

Rajesh worked as data architect, data modeler and data analyst at global firms working on technical projects that generated huge revenue. He holds master's in computer science and bachelor's in electrical and electronics engineering. Show more

Mihaly discovered Power BI 8 years ago and has since become an expert on Power Platform.
His deep understanding of business processes and decision drivers makes him a valuable adviser for customers looking to derive the most value from their assets.
Mihaly helps customers define optimal governance structure and implement the right mix of governed self-service BI, as well as advises them on security and performance optimization and managing large scale deployments.
He nurtures the next generation of analysts with an emphasis on user needs and UX.

Certified Trainer since 2018, Fast Track Recognized Solution Architect for Power BI since 2021.

Mihaly discovered Power BI 8 years ago and has since become an expert on Power Platform. His deep understanding of business processes and decision drivers makes him a valuable adviser for customers looking to derive the most value from their assets... Show more

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large enterprises on value stream performance improvement, he created Flow Engineering to make value stream mapping simple, quick, and actionable. He serves as lead consultant for Visible Flow Consulting, as a board advisor to the Value Stream Management Consortium, Chair of the OASIS Value Stream Management Interoperability technical committee, and co-founder of the Flow Collective to bring flow-focused professionals together.

Learn more about his work at https://visible.is

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large en... Show more

Software engineer, Devops, Platform Engineer - I do code for food.

I've been working for 13 years and I love teaching, learning and creating solutions focused on maintainability, resilience and availability.

I'm working as Principal Software Engineer @ Kavak (Core Platform), for Cloud and Platform business unit leading Developer Experience track.

Software engineer, Devops, Platform Engineer - I do code for food. I've been working for 13 years and I love teaching, learning and creating solutions focused on maintainability, resilience and availability. I'm working as Principal Software E... Show more

I am a software engineer with years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software
applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I am passionate about physical wellness and enjoy regular workouts to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

I am a software engineer with years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I am pas... Show more

Adam is a kind and savvy open source enthusiast. He is an adept coder, builder, producer, debugger, architect, leader, manager, lecturer, author, administrator, CISO, and CTO. He has logged professional successes in markets of all maturities, sizes, and scales, from startups to big enterprise. He's most proud of his family, growing Mifos (mifos.org), founding SeaGL (seagl.org), selling C-SATS (csats.com), and self-publishing his book about self-hosting (selfhostbook.com).

Adam is a kind and savvy open source enthusiast. He is an adept coder, builder, producer, debugger, architect, leader, manager, lecturer, author, administrator, CISO, and CTO. He has logged professional successes in markets of all maturities, sizes, ... Show more

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, I lead companies into the Modern Workplace by focusing on user adoption and building more efficiencies for teams and individuals, so the organization realize the full potential and ROI of M365.

Over the years I have built specialties in; training, cloud migrations, designing engaging Intranets, planning site and information architecture as well as security and compliance for records management.

I am a leader in user groups that include both M365 focus and Women in tech.

I love to bring back the focus on people in technology. "Work is no longer a place, but the people and culture they foster." ~ Mickie

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Servi... Show more

Ryan 'Roll4Combat' Bonner is a penetration tester and educator who loves breaking things and sharing what he learns. By day, he's a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, poking holes in web apps and internal networks. By night, he dives into AI and bug bounty hunting. A firm believer that we all get better by sharing, Ryan is a community speaker at events like BSides, GRR CON, and DEF CON. He is committed to paying forward the mentorship that launched his career by helping others get their start in the community.

Ryan 'Roll4Combat' Bonner is a penetration tester and educator who loves breaking things and sharing what he learns. By day, he's a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, poking holes in web apps and internal networks. By night, he dives into AI and bug bo... Show more

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security frameworks and influence security strategy.

As well as being Katie has led large Security driven Digital Transformation Programmes across multiple industries. This has included ISO 27001 certifications, rollout of Security Assurance frameworks, SDLC, SIEM, IDAM, Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence from legacy on prem to Public Cloud in both Azure and AWS. She has extensive knowledge and experience of Stakeholder management, bid response, Risk & Compliance, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS, GDPR, Business Continuity, Incident Management and Disaster Recovery.

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security... Show more

Keil Wilson (k-EYE-ill or kile) has a long and varied IT background and has seen many of the challenges IT organizations face firsthand. Across roles as a developer, lead, project manager, and IT architect, he often ran into the same pressures around scope, schedule, and cost. Looking for better alternatives to the traditional planning and estimating approaches taught by "professors and professionals," he turned to the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. The result was happier customers, more engaged teams, and quality products/projects delivered and refined frequently.

Since that shift to agile development, Keil has spent years building agile teams that use iterative delivery and feedback to provide timely, valuable IT products and services for organizations of all sizes. He is a certified agile coach, agile leader, and Scrum Master who helps teams, clients, and customers reach their goals using agile principles and practices.

Keil Wilson (k-EYE-ill or kile) has a long and varied IT background and has seen many of the challenges IT organizations face firsthand. Across roles as a developer, lead, project manager, and IT architect, he often ran into the same pressures around... Show more

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty.

Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. With a background as a former Fortune 100 Vice President of Automation Transformation and Certified Public Accountant, she brings rare executive credibility to the human side of leadership.

Through neuroscience-backed, multisensory experiences — integrating music, movement, mindfulness, and storytelling — Shawntà teaches leaders the bio hacks of presence, regulation, and influence. Her work reveals what’s felt but rarely named in modern organizations: how overstimulation, unregulated pressure, and emotional misalignment quietly erode performance, trust, and decision-making.

She is the founder of The Clarity Lab™ and creator of the Catch → Convert → Create™ system of nervous system regulation.

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty. Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. ... Show more

Short Bio:
James has supported several ecosystems within Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 and is currently the Business Growth Manager at Hype. Hype is a crypto superagency specialising in 'go-to-market' for launching products, services & tokens.

James is a Brand Ambassador for one of the leading NFC companies within the crypto space - Card3.ai, as well as a Core Contributor and advisor for Steelo.io, a new SocialFi platform and dApp that is changing the way that the music industry engages with creators.

Long Bio:
James is a Web3 agency Founder and Marketer within c-suite. Having represented household brands as an Account Manager for over 14 years within Web2, he pivoted into the world of Web3 in 2019, as a CMO with the GratefulDAO.

He was integral in launching the GratefulDAO’s first NFT project - the Grateful Giraffes, raising $2.2 million through pre-sales and their public mint. He built the marketing team from the ground up and set out the Marketing strategy through their Social Media campaigns and Content Calendars.

Following his time with the GratefulDAO, he embarked on a Community Lead role with the 3rd biggest Crypto Media publication globally - BeInCrytpo. It was his responsibility to align and bolster their local communities around the world, operating in a total of 14 countries.

Financial freedom, inclusivity & self-sovereignty have been a passion for James from the beginning (buying his first Bitcoins in 2009), therefore naturally he has always been drawn towards DeFi.

In 2023 he joined the UK’s first FCA-regulated L1 blockchain - ReDeFi, alongside the BABB (Bank Account Based Blockchain) team as a Senior Marketing Manager. He helped grow their marketing team, establish their brand authority, optimise their content strategy and bolster their community as they launched their second token $RED. ReDeFi operated on a substrate layer 1 for privacy with a Layer 2 EVM-compatible para-chain with it's own ERC20 token $BAX. BABB is a NEO bank and launching the L1 with the team, allowed them to set the foundations for their own ecosystem and not just operate within the ethereum ecosystem.

Fast forward to today, he is the Business Growth Manager at Hype, a crypto super agency supporting web3 companies as they take their products, services and tokens to market.

🌴 https://linktr.ee/jayrae212

Short Bio: James has supported several ecosystems within Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 and is currently the Business Growth Manager at Hype. Hype is a crypto superagency specialising in 'go-to-market' for launching products, services & tokens. James is... Show more

Hi! I'm Natalia Salas, a Technology Leader & Senior Financial consultant, Microsoft MVP, and passionate advocate for inclusive, intelligent BizzApps. With over a decade of experience implementing and optimizing MsDyn365FnO, I bring deep expertise in financial processes, global regulatory compliance, and solution design across multiple industries and geographies.
But I’m not just about debits and credits. I’m also a curious soul who loves exploring everything that intersects with Finance in the Microsoft family, from AI Agents and Copilot to Power Platform and beyond. If it helps automate, clarify, or empower, I want to learn it, use it, and teach it.
Community is at the heart of my work. I regularly share functional insights on my blog, mentor newcomers, and co-founded Futuro 365 and HOLA FnO, initiatives focused on helping diverse professionals begin their journey in the world of business apps.
I’ve spoken at global conferences, led technical sessions, and love turning complex processes into practical, human-centered stories.
I’m here to make Finance feel less scary, more empowering... and maybe even a little fun! ✨

Hi! I'm Natalia Salas, a Technology Leader & Senior Financial consultant, Microsoft MVP, and passionate advocate for inclusive, intelligent BizzApps. With over a decade of experience implementing and optimizing MsDyn365FnO, I bring deep expertise in ... Show more