Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more

Melissa Hale is a Power Platform Developer who transitioned from pursuing a PhD in venom and parasite research to finding a more fulfilling career and work-life balance in tech. With a strong background in SharePoint, Power Automate and Canvas Apps, Melissa has transformed business practices in both start ups and large firms. Beyond her professional role, she dedicates her expertise to the charity "Collaboration for Kids," enhancing their operations through the Power Platform. Based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, Melissa is enthusiastic about learning and growing within the Power Platform community. Melissa is dedicated to leveraging ethical AI and responsible technology to create meaningful and efficient solutions for organisations.

Melissa Hale is a Power Platform Developer who transitioned from pursuing a PhD in venom and parasite research to finding a more fulfilling career and work-life balance in tech. With a strong background in SharePoint, Power Automate and Canvas Apps, ... Show more

Dr. Tricia Diamond is a portfolio and program management executive, aerospace engineer, and organizational strategist with more than two decades of leadership across the public sector, technology, and consulting in the United States and the Netherlands. She holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and professional aviation experience, alongside advanced credentials including the PfMP®, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PMO-CP®, CPMAI, GPM-b®, CAL®, ITIL®, AWS-CCP, AWS-AIP, MCASE. As Director of ARPA Implementation for a major U.S. city, she built and led a PMO governing a $386M federal recovery portfolio with 100% regulatory compliance. She has spoken at ASPA and PMI conferences, previously served as VP of Professional Development for PMI Puget Sound, and is a Seattle Parks and Recreation Commissioner. She is the founder of Diamond PMO Solutions, an MWBE owned management consultancy specializing in portfolio governance, PMO design, and organizational strategy as well as PMI certification trainings. Her book, Second Line Leadership: How New Orleans Solved Coordination Without Controls, was published in September 2026.

Dr. Tricia Diamond is a portfolio and program management executive, aerospace engineer, and organizational strategist with more than two decades of leadership across the public sector, technology, and consulting in the United States and the Netherlan... Show more

Zoe leads the Digital Workplace Services Consult practice globally for Kyndryl, covering all Microsoft AI Business Solutions technology, ServiceNow, and other ecosystem partners, driving technology-based innovation and owning the future of work vision for clients.

In this role, Zoe works with colleagues from across the Kyndryl organisation to drive innovation, centered around business problems, leveraging the full range of modern work technologies including agentic capabilities, to help organisations reinvent work. Driving individual productivity gains, deploying solutions that allow people to self-serve their employee needs, and then transforming work with process reinvention, to deliver value across all facets of the connected employee experience.

Innovation and technology evangelism are both core to the success of this role, as well as a passion for delighting and exciting customers with the art of the possible. In this role, Zoe works closely with partners like Microsoft and ServiceNow on technology innovations, and alongside this contributes to many events across the Microsoft tech community through speaking, volunteering as part of various event teams, and is the co-organiser of the Scottish Summit conference.

Zoe brings together a customer-focused solution background with several years of technology leadership experience and almost 20 years experience working with collaborative tools such as SharePoint and other Microsoft technologies. She is passionate about solving business problems in an innovative and exciting way, and although her primary tech focus has been SharePoint, Teams and Microsoft 365, she now has the pleasure of working across a much broader range of technologies.

Zoe is the co-host of the popular Copilot Connection podcast and the monthly Copilot Fireside Chat series, and one of the founding members of the New Speaker Workshop, an initiative that focuses on developing the next generation of community leaders.

Zoe leads the Digital Workplace Services Consult practice globally for Kyndryl, covering all Microsoft AI Business Solutions technology, ServiceNow, and other ecosystem partners, driving technology-based innovation and owning the future of work visio... Show more

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focuses on pragmatic and efficient ways of improving the accessibility of websites and software.

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focus... Show more

Dr. Estera Kot is the Chief Technology Officer at Clouds On Mars, where she drives the company’s innovation in Data & AI strategy and execution. A former Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, she played a key role in building performance-critical components of Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft Fabric, focusing on Apache Spark and high-efficiency analytical engines.

Estera is a Polish-born engineer by passion, fluent in several programming languages and recognized for her hands-on technical depth. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science with distinction, specializing in machine and deep learning for medical imaging. Her research has led to numerous scientific publications and a U.S. patent in big data processing.

Her career spans global tech leaders like Intel, Sony, and Procter & Gamble. She is a respected educator and mentor, having designed full-time and postgraduate AI-in-Cloud programs at the Warsaw University of Technology. Her students now work at CERN, Google, Meta, and other top-tier institutions worldwide. Estera is a guest lecturer at UCLA—one of the top public research universities in the U.S.—and Łazarski University in Warsaw.

As a speaker, she’s presented at top industry events including MLADS (Microsoft’s internal AI and data science conference in Redmond), the inaugural FabCon in Las Vegas, and several AI and cloud conferences across Europe. She also produces educational content on YouTube, making complex AI topics accessible and practical.

Estera is committed to building scalable, ethical, and real-world-driven AI solutions, with a focus on impact over hype.

Dr. Estera Kot is the Chief Technology Officer at Clouds On Mars, where she drives the company’s innovation in Data & AI strategy and execution. A former Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, she played a key role in building performance-critical c... Show more

Chime is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Power Platform Consultant with a strong focus on helping organisations deliver impactful low-code solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), he is passionate about knowledge sharing, enabling rapid learning, and improving team effectiveness.

Beyond consulting, Chime is a Careers Mentor at the University of Greenwich (UK), where he supports students through career guidance and STEM engagement, encouraging the next generation to pursue opportunities in technology.

His commitment to learning, mentorship, and innovation reflects a clear belief in technology as a driver of growth, opportunity, and positive community impact.

Chime is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Power Platform Consultant with a strong focus on helping organisations deliver impactful low-code solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), he is passionate about knowledge s... Show more

Statisticien public, agiliste militant, formateur en design-thinking et en leadership

Statisticien public, agiliste militant, formateur en design-thinking et en leadership Show more

Kishore Bitra is an enterprise IT, AI, and cybersecurity leader with over 18 years of experience delivering secure, scalable technology solutions across government and enterprise environments. For more than eight years, he has served with the Baltimore City Office of Information & Technology (BCIT), where he leads initiatives that modernize digital services, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve the Microsoft 365 collaboration platform supporting thousands of city employees and the delivery of public services.

He specializes in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Azure/Entra identity, enterprise AI, cybersecurity, and cloud governance, with a focus on helping organizations adopt emerging technologies securely, responsibly, and at scale.

Throughout his career, Kishore has led major technology transformations, including enterprise cloud migrations, ransomware recovery efforts, Microsoft 365 modernization, AI adoption initiatives, and complex systems integration projects. His work combines deep technical expertise with governance, risk management, and operational excellence to help organizations build resilient, secure, and future-ready digital environments.

His expertise includes evaluating enterprise architectures, AI-enabled business solutions, identity security, access control, and cloud collaboration platforms supporting mission-critical government operations. He regularly reviews technical designs, implementation strategies, and security architectures to ensure alignment with Zero Trust principles, responsible AI practices, regulatory compliance, and organizational governance.

Beyond his professional role, Kishore is an active contributor to the technology community through technical publications, conference presentations, and mentorship. His research explores AI governance, human-AI collaboration, data products, and the responsible adoption of generative AI in government and enterprise environments. Passionate about Baltimore's growing technology ecosystem, he enjoys collaborating with innovators, students, entrepreneurs, and fellow technologists to explore how AI and modern cloud technologies can improve civic services and solve real-world challenges.

Kishore Bitra is an enterprise IT, AI, and cybersecurity leader with over 18 years of experience delivering secure, scalable technology solutions across government and enterprise environments. For more than eight years, he has served with the Baltimo... Show more

Svitlana Samko is a leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. With her unwavering commitment to guiding and empowering others, she has made a significant impact on the careers and professional growth of numerous individuals. She is a Winner of Tech Leader Award in Ireland, 2026 Speaker of the Year Thinkers360 Annual Awards and Toastmasters Triple Crown Award.

As a Technical Project Manager at Verizon Connect and CEO of W2business IT Academy, Svitlana has demonstrated her exceptional mentoring skills by inspiring non-technical individuals to pursue and thrive in the IT field. Her dedication to helping others develop the necessary skills to embark on successful IT careers is truly inspiring.

Svitlana's influence extends beyond her professional roles. She serves as the President at Toastmasters, where she fosters an environment of learning and skill development. Additionally, she is the Lead of Circle of Women Association, actively championing gender equality and promoting opportunities for women in technology.

In recognition of her vast knowledge and expertise, Svitlana is actively involved in various mentoring programs and initiatives. She served as a judge for AI Awards Ireland, as an e-Mentor for EQUALS Tech4Girls, guiding and supporting young women in their pursuit of tech-related careers. In the ICT Skillnet Future in Tech Mentor Programme, she served as a Mentor and Coach on the Web Developer path, helping aspiring professionals navigate the challenges of the industry.

Svitlana's dedication to community engagement is commendable. As a Co-organizer of Test IT Meetup and Dublin Agile Project Management Meetup, she fosters a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and networking. She is also an active volunteer, contributing her time and expertise to organizations such as Junior Achievement Ireland and CoderDojo, where she mentors and teaches young children the fundamentals of computer programming.

She has presented at esteemed events such as OWASP Security conference and Security BSides Dublin, first Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) USA conference in San Francisco, Agile Lean Ireland Conference, Browserstack ChatGPT Fireside panel, Google GDG Ireland, SnykCon, and EuropeClouds Summit, served as a Judge of AI Ireland. Her contributions to these platforms have inspired countless individuals and sparked meaningful discussions on the future of technology.

Svitlana Samko is a leader and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. With her unwavering commitment to guiding and empowering others, she has made a significant impact on the careers and professional growth of numerous individual... Show more

Kaitlyn Concilio is an engineering leader who started playing with computers since she first telnetted into the library to reserve books in first grade. She’s passionate about building and leading vibrant, cross-functional teams and helping developers grow and find joy in their work. With deep experience in design and writing, she’s programmed her way through stints in journalism, nonprofits, higher education and healthcare, both as an internal team member and through consultancy.

Kaitlyn Concilio is an engineering leader who started playing with computers since she first telnetted into the library to reserve books in first grade. She’s passionate about building and leading vibrant, cross-functional teams and helping developer... Show more

I started my mainframe career in 2019 at RSM Partners, which was later acquired by BMC Software. My journey began in CICS and MQ administration, and I soon expanded my skills to include Db2 and the various enterprise security managers (ESMs) that support them.

Now at HM Land Registry, I focus on general systems programming tasks like SMPE and z/OS management. I’ve been an active member of the GS UK committee since I first entered the mainframe industry, contributing to the community in various ways.

As the Chairman of WAVEZ, I work behind the scenes to organize events, lead student outreach programs, and manage scholarships. I also collaborate closely with the WAVEZ 101 & 102 stream chairs to ensure we continue supporting and empowering the next generation of mainframers.

I started my mainframe career in 2019 at RSM Partners, which was later acquired by BMC Software. My journey began in CICS and MQ administration, and I soon expanded my skills to include Db2 and the various enterprise security managers (ESMs) that sup... Show more

Andrew writes code and teaches people. Sometimes at the same time. Over a decade in education (schools, colleges, training professional engineers) taught him that technical excellence without communication skills creates brilliant individual contributors but struggling teams. Now consulting on architecture while training engineering teams globally, he helps developers find their authentic technical voice- the one that writes elegant code AND explains why it matters.

Andrew writes code and teaches people. Sometimes at the same time. Over a decade in education (schools, colleges, training professional engineers) taught him that technical excellence without communication skills creates brilliant individual contribu... Show more

Shubhangi is multi award-winning senior Data & AI professional and Microsoft MVP with a career spanning across Fortune 500 , FTSE 100 to AI startups. With a decade of experience across data analytics, data science, data strategy, and AI, she specializes in leveraging algorithms to extract insights, surface patterns, and decode human language in complex datasets. She currently serves as a senior analyst at a leading FTSE 100 financial services and insurance firm in the UK. Previously, she led high-impact AI and data initiatives at ICS AI Ltd, delivering cutting-edge technology to the UK public sector. She holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering and an MSc in Business Analytics from the University of Bath. An international speaker, Shubhangi has delivered talks in 14 countries across the globe. She leads the London Chapter of Women in Data, championing the next generation of women in tech, and co-founded Builders Foundry, a community-driven platform where practitioners learn from real-world experience. She is also a verified expert and mentor on TopMate.

Shubhangi is multi award-winning senior Data & AI professional and Microsoft MVP with a career spanning across Fortune 500 , FTSE 100 to AI startups. With a decade of experience across data analytics, data science, data strategy, and AI, she speciali... Show more

I am an (agile|craftdevops) coach, teaching at the University of Lille, my favorite subjects are agility, devops, docker, lean startup, software craftsmanship and management. For more than 20 years, I've been trying to turn work into a game, make developers progress and challenge managers, ask questions to make teams grow.

I am an (agile|craftdevops) coach, teaching at the University of Lille, my favorite subjects are agility, devops, docker, lean startup, software craftsmanship and management. For more than 20 years, I've been trying to turn work into a game, make dev... Show more

Tomislav Bronzin is one of only 165 Microsoft Regional Directors worldwide and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (M365). He is the founder and CEO of CITUS, a Microsoft partner company specializing in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and modern workplace solutions. As an innovator, he has received 120+ international innovation awards and holds six patents in AI, mixed reality, and cloud technologies.

With over 25 years of experience, Tomislav has worked on global and EU projects across 40+ countries, advising governments, IT associations, company boards, and development teams. He helps organizations turn technological innovation into strategic advantage, measurable business outcomes, and sustainable change.

Tomislav focuses on AI as a catalyst for enhancing human potential—improving decision‑making, productivity, and collaboration. He is an expert in AI strategy and adoption, particularly through Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, and Azure.

His involvement in the IT and business community has accelerated the digital growth of organizations across Europe. As a Vice President of the IT Association of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, he represents the business community and, as a member of the National Council for Digital Transformation of the Republic of Croatia, promotes influential digital initiatives.

Tomislav is a frequent speaker at international conferences, a Senior Lecturer at Algebra Bernays University, author of 40+ research papers, and a member of the National Human Resources Council of the Republic of Croatia.

Tomislav Bronzin is one of only 165 Microsoft Regional Directors worldwide and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (M365). He is the founder and CEO of CITUS, a Microsoft partner company specializing in digital transformation, artificial intellige... Show more

Aubrey Wade is a seasoned consulting professional, speaker, certified coach and counselor, and blogger with a passion for transforming workplace relationships and driving positive change. Based in Memphis, TN, she specializes in helping organizations improve processes, build strong teams, and guide C-suite leaders in driving company-wide transformation. With a proven and successful hands-on, results-driven approach, Aubrey isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo to help companies reach their full potential.

Armed with a degree in Psychology and over 20 years of experience in technology, Aubrey has successfully partnered with multiple Fortune 300 companies to enhance team dynamics, streamline processes, and deliver consistent, successful releases. Her expertise spans organizational transformation, enterprise reporting, and optimizing performance at all levels.

Outside of her consulting work, Aubrey is a devoted wife, sister, and mother to three daughters, and she enjoys speaking and teaching across the country. Her greatest passion is helping people grow — starting with herself.

Aubrey Wade is a seasoned consulting professional, speaker, certified coach and counselor, and blogger with a passion for transforming workplace relationships and driving positive change. Based in Memphis, TN, she specializes in helping organizations... Show more

Chike Eduputa is a technology leader and Director specialising in AI, automation, and the future of work. He is the Head of Microsoft at Capgemini Invent UK. He works with government organisations and global companies to transform how work gets done by combining Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Copilot and AI agents into intelligent digital ecosystems.

With a strong focus on bridging strategy and delivery, Chike leads complex transformation programmes that turn AI ambition into measurable business outcomes. His work spans governance at scale, automation with AI agents, and building modern data-driven platforms.

He is an active member and regular speaker in the Microsoft community and is passionate about helping organisations move from experimentation to real-world impact with AI.

Chike Eduputa is a technology leader and Director specialising in AI, automation, and the future of work. He is the Head of Microsoft at Capgemini Invent UK. He works with government organisations and global companies to transform how work gets done ... Show more

Eriol has been working as a designer for 15+ years working in for-profits and then NGO’s and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building, censorship circumvention OSS, Human Rights OSS tools and crisis response technology. Eriol now works at The Open Home Foundation on OSS first smart home technology.

Eriol is part of the core teams at Open Source Design (http://opensourcedesign.net/) Sustain UX & Design working group (https://sustainoss.org/working-groups/design-and-ux/) and help hosts podcast about open source and design (https://sosdesign.sustainoss.org/)

Eriol is a non-binary, queer person who uses they/them pronouns.

Eriol was studying a Comp Sci PhD looking at how designers participate in humanitarian and human rights focussed open-source software projects and is looking for a new home for this research.

Eriol has been working as a designer for 15+ years working in for-profits and then NGO’s and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building, censorship circumvention OSS, Human Rights OSS... Show more

Dr Pedram Hayati has spent two decades breaking software for a living. He has published more than 25 zero-day advisories, reported thousands of vulnerabilities to Fortune 500 companies, and led the global penetration-testing unit at the world's second-largest defence contractor.

He now channels that offensive background into the other direction. As founder and CEO of SecDim, he builds the tools and training that help developers ship secure software without sacrificing speed.

Pedram holds a PhD in Information Security and Machine Learning, lectures postgraduate cybersecurity at UNSW ADFA, and founded SecTalks.org, a non-profit multi-national security community. His research has been presented at Black Hat, DEF CON, FIRSTCon, NDC, and OWASP AppSec.

Dr Pedram Hayati has spent two decades breaking software for a living. He has published more than 25 zero-day advisories, reported thousands of vulnerabilities to Fortune 500 companies, and led the global penetration-testing unit at the world's secon... Show more

Apasionado de la tecnología y de compartir el conocimiento. La Ingeniería me llevó a descubrir el mundo DevOps, Cloud y Kubernetes. Sumando nuevos conocimientos y mi hobbie por la docencia creé, junto a compañeros, la Diplomatura en DevOps & Cloud Computing.

Apasionado de la tecnología y de compartir el conocimiento. La Ingeniería me llevó a descubrir el mundo DevOps, Cloud y Kubernetes. Sumando nuevos conocimientos y mi hobbie por la docencia creé, junto a compañeros, la Diplomatura en DevOps & Cloud Co... Show more

Moisés Jauregui-Sanchez is a researcher and analyst who believes technology should work for everyone, regardless of age. As the creator of "El Gerontogamificador"—a newsletter read by over 22,000 professionals—and ranked #1 EdTech voice in Mexico by Favikon, he has become a leading voice in the Spanish-speaking world for educational gerontechnology, exploring how digital tools can empower older adults and transform learning.

With a background in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and a PhD in progress at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Moisés is designing serious games to stimulate cognitive health. His approach combines rigorous academic research with practical classroom experience, having taught web development, AI integration, and software engineering at universities across Mexico.

A masterclass speaker and Perplexity AI Business Fellow, Moisés has shared his vision with audiences at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) and beyond. His talks bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and the deeply human need for inclusive, accessible education and technology.

Moisés Jauregui-Sanchez is a researcher and analyst who believes technology should work for everyone, regardless of age. As the creator of "El Gerontogamificador"—a newsletter read by over 22,000 professionals—and ranked #1 EdTech voice in Mexico by ... Show more

Dr. Tarek Hussein is a pharmacist-entrepreneur and clinical leader dedicated to building healthcare systems that are faster, safer, and measurably more impactful. With a career spanning acute hospital care, community pharmacy, and digital health, Tarek speaks at the intersection of operational excellence and social health equity.

Speaking & Consulting Expertise:
• Operational Excellence (Lean & Agile): As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and ICP-ACC Agile Coach, Tarek helps healthcare organizations move beyond traditional silos. He shares frameworks for designing evidence-based systems that reduce waste, improve safety, and empower interprofessional teams.
• Sustainability & Climate Resilience: As a Climate Health Fellow (Harvard Medical School/CHA) and Co-Chair of the Sustainable Prescribing Working Group, Tarek is a leading voice on greening the healthcare supply chain. He provides actionable insights on sustainable prescribing and climate-resilient practice.
• Leadership & Innovation: A Chartered Manager and 2x digital health founder, Tarek speaks on the "builder’s mindset" required to scale innovation. He shares lessons from founding SociaLink Rx (Canada’s first precision social prescribing platform) and MedaKi (e-commerce infrastructure for the pharmacy industry).
• Social Prescribing: Tarek is a published researcher and pioneer in shifting the clinical focus from the "prescription as end-point" to the "prescription as starting point," integrating social determinants of health into standard primary care.
Professional Background:
Tarek is currently a Clinical Pharmacist at Brockville General Hospital and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine. He previously spent 13 years building Weller Pharmacy into Ontario’s first sustainability-certified independent practice and a Living Wage Champion.

Education & Credentials: Tarek holds a BPharm, a PharmD, and an MBA from IE Business School. He is currently pursuing an MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Toronto. His leadership credentials include being a Chartered Manager (C.Mgr), a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), and a former President of the Board for KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services.

Engagement Style: Tarek combines the rigour of a clinician with the agility of a tech founder. He is known for translating complex systemic challenges—whether they be "leadership debt" or "environmental footprint"—into practical, high-performance strategies for health system leaders, policymakers, and frontline practitioners.**

Dr. Tarek Hussein is a pharmacist-entrepreneur and clinical leader dedicated to building healthcare systems that are faster, safer, and measurably more impactful. With a career spanning acute hospital care, community pharmacy, and digital health, Tar... Show more

Lorenzo Satta Chiris is an AI researcher and systems engineer specialising in agent autonomy, multi-agent orchestration, and alignment. He co-developed the AURA framework, a risk assessment model for quantifying and monitoring autonomy in AI agents, and leads ongoing research on agent systems, adversarial LLM behaviour, alignment formalisation, and post-AGI governance as a Global Excellence Engineering and Entrepreneurship scholar at the University of Exeter.

Lorenzo has delivered talks at Google DevFest, Microsoft Azure AI Connect, AWS Agentic Hackathon, MLCon, the Cornish Tech Showcase, the Dutch AI Conference and others on guardrailed multi-agent systems, agentic systems in production, and human-AI interaction design. He serves as President of Google Developer Group Exeter and directed the world's largest student-led coding and AI bootcamps (2,500+ participants), winning Tech South West's Best & Most Innovative Organisation award.

As CTO of Oorbital, he architects and deploys guardrailed multi-agent systems in production, integrating RAG pipelines, LLM orchestration, and safety guardrails for industry clients. He also led a 500-student field study on multi-agent architectures for personalised education, worked on enterprise agent upskilling and consulting, and developed agentic frameworks for orchestration, the agentic web, and agent safety.

Through his blog, read by over 200,000 tech enthusiasts worldwide, and his work as a technical writer, Lorenzo connects AI research to practitioners, educators, and the broader public. He brings a rare profile to the stage, sitting at the intersection of production AI engineering, safety research, and large-scale education, focused on bringing safe, useful autonomy from lab to lecture hall to real-world operations.

Lorenzo Satta Chiris is an AI researcher and systems engineer specialising in agent autonomy, multi-agent orchestration, and alignment. He co-developed the AURA framework, a risk assessment model for quantifying and monitoring autonomy in AI agents, ... Show more

Agiliste convaincue, motivée par les petites victoires quotidiennes, émerveillée par la vie, et habitée par les valeurs du manifeste agile centrées sur l'humain, le respect, la bienveillance et l'amélioration continue. Je mets mes compétences et mon expérience au service de ceux qui partagent mon quotidien, mais j'essaye avant tout de leur faire révéler leur propre potentiel, parfois des pépites qu'ils ignorent d'eux-mêmes...

Maman de 3 enfants, neuroatypique, féministe et fresqueuse du climat.

Agiliste convaincue, motivée par les petites victoires quotidiennes, émerveillée par la vie, et habitée par les valeurs du manifeste agile centrées sur l'humain, le respect, la bienveillance et l'amélioration continue. Je mets mes compétences et mon ... Show more

Boomie Odumade is a senior engineering leader and career coach with 20+ years of experience building and scaling engineering teams and systems. Through TechBees, she works with companies as a fractional or interim CTO/VPE, bringing clarity to ambiguous situations and building foundations that scale.

Boomie has led engineering organizations at companies including Accenture, NPR, and Capital One, startups, and scale-ups. She also serves as a board trustee for organizations advancing leadership development and STEM education.

Her talks are grounded in real experience and bring an energetic, practical perspective to engineering leadership, technical strategy, security and DevSecOps, and building healthy, inclusive engineering cultures.

Boomie Odumade is a senior engineering leader and career coach with 20+ years of experience building and scaling engineering teams and systems. Through TechBees, she works with companies as a fractional or interim CTO/VPE, bringing clarity to ambiguo... Show more

Dr. Angela Trego is a rocket scientist turned Confidence & Communication Expert and the #1 bestselling author of Squashing the Imposter Syndrome. She has trained thousands of professionals across six continents to strengthen confidence as a skill so they can communicate more effectively, lead more boldly, and contribute at their full potential. Her core message is simple: confidence is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened.

Her work focuses on imposter syndrome, soft skills development, mentoring, and practical leadership tools that translate across industries. In addition, she specializes in faculty development and training university educators. She focuses particularly on STEM and engineering fields to implement evidence-based confidence-building strategies, engaged teaching practices, and classroom management approaches that increase student motivation and belonging.

Dr. Trego works with institutions to strengthen teaching effectiveness while reducing faculty burnout. Before dedicating her career to speaking, teaching, and coaching, she held technical and senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries and around the globe. She now brings that real-world leadership perspective into both industry and academia.

Whether working with executives, faculty, or emerging leaders, Dr. Trego's mission is simple: equip people with the confidence and skills to thrive.

Available for keynotes, consulting, coaching, and short courses. Every engagement is customized to the client's specific audience, language, and goals. Participants don't just hear these tools. They practice them in the room and carry them out the door as confidence they can actually use. Discover more at www.angelatrego.com

Dr. Angela Trego is a rocket scientist turned Confidence & Communication Expert and the #1 bestselling author of Squashing the Imposter Syndrome. She has trained thousands of professionals across six continents to strengthen confidence as a skill so ... Show more

Community lover and Ambassador of enthusiasm. In 2017 I began my journey within tech communities, becoming an active organizer of various communities such as Google Developers Group Turin and Trento, ngRome, Flutter EXP, Italian Community Managers Summmit and DInA Tech Hub. 

From a passion, community management has become my full-time job with GrUSP since 2020 in which I have organized around fifteen events a year on various programming languages ​​and coordinating the activities of 12 PUG communities at a national level.

I am currently Community Program Manager Europe in Codemotion and in my free time lead in GDG Bari, WTM Ambassador, lead of the TEDxCuneo partnership team and tourism councilor of the municipality of Cissone.

I love the world of conferences and public speaking, I always try to make everything I have learned in my journey available at the events in which I participate.

Diversity, community, growth and sharing are the values ​​on which I base my projects which I always carry forward with great enthusiasm and energy.

Here are more info about me: https://bit.ly/pantarei-mb

Community lover and Ambassador of enthusiasm. In 2017 I began my journey within tech communities, becoming an active organizer of various communities such as Google Developers Group Turin and Trento, ngRome, Flutter EXP, Italian Community Managers Su... Show more

For the past 15 years, I have been an integral part of many successful organizations due to my experience and dedication. My coaching and consulting has allowed clients to achieve excellence as well as exceed their goals. It has been a privilege to be associated with such great achievements.

My Human Centered based methods have been proven to be successful, having been applied in a variety of projects with resounding results. My approach is comprehensive, taking into consideration all contributing factors to obtain the desired outcomes for clients that provide real value.

I'm passionate about empowering individuals and systems to identify and tackle the obstacles they face on their journey to success. Building trust within their systems through means of inspection, experimentation, and adaption we revise collaboration, & communication. I'm committed to helping my clients achieve long-term results. My ultimate goal is to support them in C.E.C. so that they can make lasting progress in life.

Collaboration is critical for the success of any solution. Working with a diverse group of people helps produce more effective results, and that's why I always strive to create an atmosphere where such collaboration can take place. By leveraging the skillsets of different individuals, we can develop high-quality solutions in a timely manner.

Experimentation is an invaluable tool in finding suitable solutions. To approach a problem in an effective manner, it's important to look beyond the traditional methods and explore something new. This might include using different techniques or tools to test out potential ideas and uncover the best solution. Experimentation gives us a chance to discover and try something that could potentially be groundbreaking, so it shouldn't be overlooked when dealing with complex problems.

Trust is essential for any team or organization to be successful. This confidence is established through effective communication and how information is shared. It's important to understand the power of these interactions, as they can create a feeling of reliability that allows everyone in the group to collaborate confidently.

The challenge organization’s face today is how to sustainably provide for the needs of growth while simultaneously protecting what has been built. A balanced approach is needed, one that combines sustainability with modern innovations. We must build a foundation for future prosperity that takes into account the needs of the organization, individual and the consumer.

For the past 15 years, I have been an integral part of many successful organizations due to my experience and dedication. My coaching and consulting has allowed clients to achieve excellence as well as exceed their goals. It has been a privilege to b... Show more

Dr Booma Poolan Marikannan – Microsoft AI MVP, GenAI SME, Group Manager, Data & AI, Avanade, Charlotte, NC,USA
Dr Booma, a seasoned technologist with over a decade of extensive experience in the realms of technology and leadership, stands at the helm as the Microsoft AI MVP, AI Solution Architect, GenAI SME, Group Manager, Data & AI, Avanade, Charlotte, NC,USA. Her illustrious career has spanned more than 14 years, during which she has been a stalwart contributor to the conception and realization of groundbreaking GenAI solutions. With each endeavor, she adeptly illustrates the transformative potential of GenAI, casting a luminous spotlight on its profound implications for businesses.
Her contributions in this domain have earned her international acclaim, as she stands as a revered luminary in the field. Notably, she has been bestowed with the prestigious title of "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in AI Platform(MVP-AI)", "Young Women Scientist" by the esteemed institution, HumCen, a testament to her unwavering dedication and exemplary work. Further enhancing her standing as a trailblazer, Dr Booma has been honored as an "Outstanding Researcher/Academician" by Women Icon, a tribute to her relentless pursuit of excellence.
Beyond her remarkable achievements, Dr Booma frequently imparts her profound wisdom and experience through the written word, sharing her erudition in the field of Artificial Intelligence through insightful articles and engaging tech discussions.
Notably, Dr Booma's dedication extends beyond her professional achievements. She is deeply committed to raising diversity and inclusivity within the world of technology. As a mentor to budding talent, she emphasizes the profound significance of inclusivity and equity, championing the cause of underrepresented voices and championing the principles of fairness and opportunity for all. Her indomitable spirit and achievements serve as an enduring inspiration to the world of technology and beyond.

Dr Booma Poolan Marikannan – Microsoft AI MVP, GenAI SME, Group Manager, Data & AI, Avanade, Charlotte, NC,USA Dr Booma, a seasoned technologist with over a decade of extensive experience in the realms of technology and leadership, stands at the hel... Show more