Government, Social Sector & Education

Valued individuals involved in shaping public policies, providing essential services, and promoting education, tirelessly looking to improve society and empower citizens

Greg Saunders

Greg Saunders

Greg Saunders is a Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master and PMP serving at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Exchange, which is a $7B international retailer for America’s Soldiers, Airmen, and Guardians. He’s currently the manager of the Exchange’s Program and Project Portfolio Governance office, setting policy for and managing a $511M portfolio of 90 programs, projects, and initiatives. Previously at the Exchange he 1) served as PMO head with a team of 22, 2) served as the lead PM for the Exchange’s largest program—replacing the accounting systems; 3) worked with PM, governance, and system analyst leads to architect the transformation of the Exchange’s program management approach; 4) served as the systems portfolio manager of 51 primary HR, payroll, & data warehouse systems; and 5) served as the PMO head for a 16-person team managing a $150M portfolio of 60 projects. Prior to joining the Exchange, he ran a $2.5M/year business in a top-tier consultant firm. During his USAF career he re-established the Denver-based Air Reserve Personnel Center’s (ARPC) PMO; led the upgrade to ARPC’s portion of the Air Force Personnel Center’s call center that supports over 6 million reservists, retirees, and their surviving spouses; and as a colonel at the Pentagon served as both the USAF Reserves Comptroller and the Reservist to the AF CIO Director for Cyberspace Capabilities and Compliance, overseeing a team of 60 managing the USAF’s cyberspace capabilities, policy, and compliance. Over his 36-year career he has also become a Certified Agile Practitioner, been certified in ITIL Foundation, and been certified by the Air Force as a Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt.

Greg Saunders is a Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master and PMP serving at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Exchange, which is a $7B international retailer for America’s Soldiers, Airmen, and Guardians. He’s currently the manager of the... Show more

Kimetha Dunn

Kimetha Dunn


Kimetha Dunn is a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) and a dedicated advocate for inclusivity in tech. With a background in Speech and Communications, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a UX/UI Design certificate from General Assembly, Kimetha leads generative AI research at Microsoft, driving product development and mentoring emerging UX professionals. Kimetha is the founder of The Fedeila Group where they empower organizations by providing innovative AI research and ethical AI and EI (emotional intelligence) training. The Fedeila Group's mission is to ensure AI technologies are taught and implemented responsibly and effectively, fostering trust, integrity, and long-term success for all involved. Kimetha has shared her expertise at high-profile events, including Microsoft Ignite 2024, ScaleAI discussions on diversity, Blacks in Technology (BITCON) 2024 on mitigating bias in AI, and most recently as a Speaker with the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) discussing ways to bring resources using technology to our beloved Haitian communities. Kimetha is passionate about uplifting Black women and people in AI and regularly mentors non-traditional students to break into the UX/UI field. She is involved in organizations like Black Women in AI (BWIAI), Blacks in Technology (BIT) Atlanta Chapter and is an active community leader for Interaction Design Foundation Chicago chapter (IxDF) and ADPList Atlanta Chapter. Kimetha lives by the motto. "Speak what you want until you see what you've said."

Kimetha Dunn is a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) and a dedicated advocate for inclusivity in tech. With a background in Speech and Communications, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a UX/UI Design certificate from G... Show more

Sidrah Hassan

Sidrah Hassan

Sidrah Hassan is a passionate AI Ethicist on a mission to shape technology for the greater good. With a background spanning across user research and product management Sidrah is dedicated to championing ethical design and implementation. Beyond her role as an AI Ethics Consultant at AND Digital, Sidrah also creates social media content for the BBC, shedding light on both the promises and pitfalls of AI. Through her work, she inspires others to envision a future where AI uplifts humanity and does not hinder it.

Sidrah Hassan is a passionate AI Ethicist on a mission to shape technology for the greater good. With a background spanning across user research and product management Sidrah is dedicated to championing ethical design and implementation. Beyond her r... Show more

Lorraine Williams

Lorraine Williams

Lorraine Williams is a credentialed coach, facilitator, and resilience speaker for Vidl Work, a culture transformation firm dedicated to optimizing organizational performance. Lorraine is committed to guiding others to connect with themselves, find purpose and to stand in their worth. With her powerful presence she motivates audiences to embrace change. She has received many accolades including the honor of standing on the TEDx stage to share how to implement personal power and achieve high-impact solutions. She is certified through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the College of Executive Coaching and The Institute of Neuroleadership.

With an extensive career in IT and leadership, Lorraine’s career spans government and corporate America. During her previous role as Executive Director of Information Technology for the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office in the state of Florida, Lorraine established a Leadership Coaching program within her agency that was endorsed and promoted by the Sheriff. This program is based on leadership values, principles and emotional intelligence. Noteworthy professional endeavors in the United States more broadly include serving in guidance roles for the Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin. Globally, Lorraine has worked with employer groups in the UK and Germany, offering coaching, mentoring and facilitation services. As a proven team builder, Lorraine’s technique focuses on process, performance optimization, and most importantly, leadership development. She feels strongly that leadership is the cornerstone to success, regardless of one’s station in life.

Lorraine Williams is a credentialed coach, facilitator, and resilience speaker for Vidl Work, a culture transformation firm dedicated to optimizing organizational performance. Lorraine is committed to guiding others to connect with themselves, find p... Show more

Sarah Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt

seit 2023: Vertretung der Professur für Quantitative Forschungsmethoden im Kontext Sozialer Arbeit an der Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
seit 2017: Leitung des Methodenzentrums Sozialwissenschaften an der Goethe Universität Frankfurt
2014 – 2016: Referentin für Qualitätssicherung in Studium und Lehre an der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
2013: Abschluss des Promotionsverfahrens (magna cum laude)
2012 – 2014: Hochschulreferentin für Evaluation an der Pädagogischen Hochschule Heidelberg
2010 – 2012: Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Universität Hamburg
2010: Gastdozentur an der Universität Nowgorod (RU)
2008 – 2011: Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben an der Universität Hildesheim
2007 – 2008: Mitarbeiterin beim Caritasverband Mannheim
2003 – 2007: Studium der Erziehungswissenschaft und Soziologie an der Universität Mannheim (Abschluss Magistra Artium)

seit 2023: Vertretung der Professur für Quantitative Forschungsmethoden im Kontext Sozialer Arbeit an der Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences seit 2017: Leitung des Methodenzentrums Sozialwissenschaften an der Goethe Universität Frankfurt 2014... Show more

Mariama Adekomaya

Mariama Adekomaya

I’m Mariama Adekomaya, the Founder and CEO of Pembroke Admissions, where our mission is to democratize access to college admissions consulting. As a proud Brown University alumna, I started my career as an Admissions Officer at Brown, specializing in dual degree medical programs. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with students across the globe—from East Asia and the UAE to the USA and Canada.

Originally from The Gambia, I moved to the USA at the age of five. My own educational journey, coupled with the incredible mentorship I received, deeply influenced my decision to launch Pembroke Admissions. I understand how transformative guidance and support can be, which is why I’m passionate about breaking down financial barriers for students.

My work is driven by a belief that no student should be held back by financial
constraints, and I’m dedicated to leveling
the playing field in the college admissions
process

I’m Mariama Adekomaya, the Founder and CEO of Pembroke Admissions, where our mission is to democratize access to college admissions consulting. As a proud Brown University alumna, I started my career as an Admissions Officer at Brown, specializing in... Show more

Sabine Madritsch

Sabine Madritsch

Sabine is an expert in personnel development with a focus on digital technologies. As Head of Consulting & Learning at immersify4u, she leads consulting and learning initiatives in the field of Extended Reality (XR). She develops innovative learning programs that combine virtual reality and blended learning to deliver hands-on knowledge. Her approach strategically integrates digital tools into everyday work to make learning processes more effective. As an organizational psychologist and metaverse trainer, she brings extensive methodological expertise.

Sabine is an expert in personnel development with a focus on digital technologies. As Head of Consulting & Learning at immersify4u, she leads consulting and learning initiatives in the field of Extended Reality (XR). She develops innovative learning ... Show more

Klaus Quibeldey-Cirkel

Klaus Quibeldey-Cirkel

Professur für Informatik

Senior-Fellowship der DATEV-Stiftung Zukunft

Professur für Informatik Senior-Fellowship der DATEV-Stiftung Zukunft Show more

Chinmaya Naik

Chinmaya Naik

Biography for Sessionize Profile

🚀 Innovator | Entrepreneur | Product Leader | AI Enthusiast

With a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into successful products, I am a passionate entrepreneur and product manager with a unique blend of expertise in design, technology, and business management. Currently spearheading AI product development at ImmverseAI, I bring a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, startup innovations, and building cutting-edge solutions.

🏆 Awards & Achievements:
I’ve earned 350+ awards and recognitions, including global accolades like the Ericsson Innovation Award and the Microsoft Imagine Cup, and represented India at prestigious global platforms such as the Dubai Expo 2020. My entrepreneurial journey has seen me win national and international competitions, including the KPMG Ideation Challenge and the TiE University Global Pitch Competition.

📚 Academic Excellence:
An Academic Gold Medalist, I’ve published three tech research papers and hold titles like the "Achievers Award" and "Scholarship Holder for PG Diploma".

🌐 Global Exposure & Impact:
From the Smart India Hackathon to ideation challenges by Microsoft, KPMG, and Ericsson, I’ve consistently showcased my ability to innovate, execute, and deliver impactful solutions.

🎓 Learning & Growth:
I’ve actively engaged in enriching learning cohorts, including the "DAAD Innovation Week", "IECT Summer School", and "iB Hubs Startup School", which have shaped my approach to innovation and entrepreneurship.

💡 Core Interests & Expertise:
My heart lies at the intersection of entrepreneurship, startup innovations, design thinking, business strategy, and artificial intelligence. I’m dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators through engaging sessions, hands-on insights, and actionable strategies.

🔗 Why Choose Me as a Speaker?
I bring energy, insights, and real-world stories from my journey of winning global competitions, launching tech startups, and leading AI-driven innovations. Whether it’s about navigating the startup ecosystem, designing impactful products, or unlocking the potential of AI, my sessions are tailored to inspire, inform, and ignite creativity in audiences.

Let’s innovate, inspire, and impact—together!

Biography for Sessionize Profile 🚀 Innovator | Entrepreneur | Product Leader | AI Enthusiast With a proven track record of transforming bold ideas into successful products, I am a passionate entrepreneur and product manager with a unique ble... Show more

Stefanie Adams

Stefanie Adams

Stefanie Adams is a facilitator, keynote speaker, university instructor, former elected official, wife, and mother; for those who know her best, she is "Cheerleader Stef", which personifies her personality and leadership style. She has over 20 years experience leading and training in corporate, non-profit, and educational settings. She earned an M.Ed. in Multicultural Education in 2008.

In early 2020, Stefanie launched WNY People Development. In her role as Chief Empowerment Officer, she provides leadership training, coaching, and keynote presentations to grow the next generation of leaders. Her main areas of expertise are building high impact teams, first time/front line manager development, and engaging multigenerational workforces with a focus on millennial and Gen Z employees. Her facilitation style is interactive, full of movement, laughter, learning, and occasionally includes pom poms.

Stefanie has worked as an organizational consultant for Johns Hopkins University School of Education (Baltimore, MD), and served as the Director of Customized Training for Cape Fear Community College (Wilmington, NC). Before starting her own company, she led the corporate training function at CastleBranch (Wilmington, NC).

Through WNY People Development, Stefanie has developed and facilitated leadership solutions for clients in varied industries including construction, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, human resources, manufacturing, municipalities, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and non-profit management. Her clients include Association Executives of NC, City of Wilmington (NC), Embassy Suites, HC Beauty, New Hanover County Schools, NC Realtors Association, NC SHRM, Port City Java, Resilience, UNCW, and Waffle House.

Her professional affiliations include SHRM, the Lower Cape Fear Human Resource Association, the Wilmington (NC) Chamber of Commerce, and Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern NC and she was nominated as a YWCA Woman of Achievement in 2022 for her service as School Board Chair during the covid pandemic.

In her personal life, Stefanie's days are fueled by coffee, chocolate, yoga, new challenges, and building relationships; her passions are developing others, serving the community, the beach, Philly sports, travel, managing the chaos that comes with life, and kitchen dancing.

Stefanie Adams is a facilitator, keynote speaker, university instructor, former elected official, wife, and mother; for those who know her best, she is "Cheerleader Stef", which personifies her personality and leadership style. She has over 20 year... Show more

Jeremy Wood

Jeremy Wood

Jeremy Wood is a Federal IT implementor, strategist, and enthusiast specializing in complex business systems. But that is just his day job. He is also an advocate for teens and college age young adults and helping them to achieve their goals. Working with Boy Scouts, local schools, leadership development programs, and a variety of other local youth programs Jeremy strives to interact in ways that will push these great thinkers to achieve their dream.

Jeremy Wood is a Federal IT implementor, strategist, and enthusiast specializing in complex business systems. But that is just his day job. He is also an advocate for teens and college age young adults and helping them to achieve their goals. Working... Show more

Heather Wilde Renze

Heather Wilde Renze

Heather Wilde is CTO of TheDifference and is also known as the Unicorn Whisperer because of her special focus on entrepreneurs. She is a professional growth expert, executive coach, best-selling author, and speaker. One of the founding team of Evernote, and co-founder of TWIP, she has won multiple awards for her writing, technology, coaching, and mentorship, including the 2020 International Impact Award for her latest book, "Birth of a Unicorn".

Both a patent inventor and game designer, she is trailblazing the way for other women to do the same.
She has appeared on Huffpost Live and ABC News, and has appeared in Mashable, BBC News, Huffington Post, and in the Wall Street Journal as well as many other industry publications. Her clients cover North America, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East and she offers training internationally on tech topics such as Cybersecurity, Anticipatory Design, and the Dangers of Overwork.

Wilde's popular Inc and Forbes columns span social media, entrepreneurialism, startups, leadership, fundraising, and diversity issues. She lives in Las Vegas.

Heather Wilde is CTO of TheDifference and is also known as the Unicorn Whisperer because of her special focus on entrepreneurs. She is a professional growth expert, executive coach, best-selling author, and speaker. One of the founding team of Everno... Show more

Elle O'Flaherty

Elle O'Flaherty

Engaging and funny, performance strategist and workplace satisfaction leader Elle O'Flaherty delivers game-changing messages that interweave real-world examples and cutting-edge research. Elle's presentations are full of insights, highly interactive, and fun. She helps clients tailor their professional life to their unique brains, allowing their talents and genius to shine. Following a 17+ year legal career and certifications in ICF-accredited executive, ADHD, and career coaching, Elle founded Interlace Solutions, a coaching firm that taps into clients' potential to accelerate their achievement. Her team coaches executives, executive teams, and professionals with a subspecialty in ADHD coaching.

Elle is a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator who consistently draws large crowds. Her goal is for participants to walk away with meaty new learning for practical application. Elle has been published in national and international outlets and speaks on productivity, professional motivation, creating ADHD-friendly environments, and innovations to support mental health, among other topics. Elle is a subject matter expert on international agricultural trade, which doesn’t come up a lot. She lives in Washington, DC, with her dog Penny, the most beautiful dog in the world. And a great family, but the dog is hard to beat.

Engaging and funny, performance strategist and workplace satisfaction leader Elle O'Flaherty delivers game-changing messages that interweave real-world examples and cutting-edge research. Elle's presentations are full of insights, highly interactive,... Show more

Jacqueline Stockwell

Jacqueline Stockwell

Jacqueline “Jaki” Stockwell is the CEO & Founder of Leadership Through Data, a global company who provide information management training and consultancy to both public and private sectors.

Alongside running the business, Jaki is also a professional speaker and is invited to attend international conferences and events. Jaki’s sessions are all about teaching information managers how to deliver fun, engaging and informative presentations to their colleagues in their respective businesses. As information managers know, it’s important that everyone in a business understands what information management is, however getting them to listen and comply is undeniably difficult. Jaki’s teaching methods empower information managers to think differently and use psychology along with a combination of styles to get their message across; after all, one size doesn’t fit all.

As well as being an international speaker, Jaki’s creative and inspirational leadership style and proactive approach to information management has led her to mentor others. She is quoted by clients and industry peers who say that “her positive attitude is infectious” and “she is totally human in her approach”.

Jacqueline’s aim in her career is to simplify information management what is unfortunately viewed as a complex and uninteresting topic, into relevant practical and enjoyable solutions which can be understood and implemented by all. The safety and security of information is both key to successful businesses but also a threat to their success if not managed effectively.

Whether in business or in her personal life, Jaki is always mindful of her sustainability efforts. At home she loves to upcycle and breathe new life into preloved furniture and décor. She loves to craft and sew and enjoys gardening and growing fruit and vegetables - no matter how successful the harvest may be .

Jacqueline “Jaki” Stockwell is the CEO & Founder of Leadership Through Data, a global company who provide information management training and consultancy to both public and private sectors. Alongside running the business, Jaki is also a profession... Show more

Debra Cleaver

Debra Cleaver

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. A serial founder whose previous organizations have included Vote.org (2016), ElectionDay.org (2018), Long Distance Voter (2008), and Swing the State (2004), she's been working at the intersection of technology and democracy since 2004, several years before “civic tech” and “online organization” entered the cultural lexicon. Her various organizations have collectively registered over 4 million people, conducted mass marketing campaigns reaching tens of millions, and pioneered tactics now considered industry standards. She is an alumna of Pomona College and Y Combinator, a former Draper Richards Kaplan Fellow for Social Entrepreneurship. She frequently speaks on issues impacting voter turnout and digital innovations to increase access to the polls, with appearances at events such as SXSW, Netroots Nation, Harvard Law, the Harvard School of Government, University of Michigan, SUMMIT Ideas Festival, Lesbians Who Tech, and Accelerate Good Global.

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. ... Show more

Postdoc Appreciation Week

Postdoc Appreciation Week

Inspired by the celebration of Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany Coordination Team, consisting of coordinators from Hanover and Munich, played a key role in launching PAW Germany in 2022, a nationwide initiative to celebrate the incredible work of postdocs. By bringing together researchers, research institutions, postdoc coordinators and research administrators from across Germany, the PAW Coordination Team helps to create a special program of events and a social media campaign each year to celebrate the contribution of postdocs to research and academic life, and to provide a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences. Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany aims to recognise and empower postdocs to excel in their careers, drive scientific progress, make meaningful contributions to their fields, and ultimately shape a better future for science and society.

Inspired by the celebration of Postdoc Appreciation Week in the USA and the UK, the PAW Germany Coordination Team, consisting of coordinators from Hanover and Munich, played a key role in launching PAW Germany in 2022, a nationwide initiative to cele... Show more

Elliott Mattice

Elliott Mattice

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecurity, he has led enterprise programs across both civilian and defense contracting environments. Elliott brings a strategic, systems-level approach to helping organizations anticipate risk, align with regulatory expectations, and build resilient, threat-informed security practices.

Elliott Mattice is the founder of Exprima Digital Consulting, where he advises organizations on scalable cybersecurity, GRC strategies, and geopolitical threat integration. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience in IT operations and cybersecur... Show more

Cassandra Chin

Cassandra Chin

Cassandra Chin is a keynote speaker, book author, podcast host, children's workshop instructor, and a computer science student. She has been teaching technology kids workshops at international conferences since she was 13 years old and is passionate about helping allow women, minorities, and underprivileged students to learn about technology. Her books have been featured at international events like Kubecon + CloudNativeCon and in popular technology shows like theCUBE and Techstrong TV.

Cassandra Chin is a keynote speaker, book author, podcast host, children's workshop instructor, and a computer science student. She has been teaching technology kids workshops at international conferences since she was 13 years old and is passionate ... Show more

Anne-Laure Gros

Anne-Laure Gros

Développeuse back Java depuis ma reconversion en 2022, j'aime coder, résoudre des défis, me questionner sur mes pratiques, j'aime le craft et réfléchir à comment apprendre et travailler en équipe.
Je suis aussi formatrice en Discipline Positive quelques jours par an.

Développeuse back Java depuis ma reconversion en 2022, j'aime coder, résoudre des défis, me questionner sur mes pratiques, j'aime le craft et réfléchir à comment apprendre et travailler en équipe. Je suis aussi formatrice en Discipline Positive que... Show more

Sarang Sarage

Sarang Sarage

Information Technology, Digital Professional, Researcher, Author, Innovation Strategist, Yog Innovator, Educational Law Enforcement Veteran, Lifelong Student, Instructor, Keynote & Public Speaker etc.
Sole Creator & performing et alia functions at/of/for/as Project Yog World Transomniversal Collaborative Evolutionary as Multientitic for Coveted Transformation & Alignment of All Entities
Email: sarang@projectyogworld.one
IM: 917218150760

Information Technology, Digital Professional, Researcher, Author, Innovation Strategist, Yog Innovator, Educational Law Enforcement Veteran, Lifelong Student, Instructor, Keynote & Public Speaker etc. Sole Creator & performing et alia functions at/o... Show more

Bradley Law

Bradley Law

With extensive experience at the intersection of technology and public service, I am a seasoned technologist dedicated to driving mission-critical outcomes across Federal and Commercial industries.

As a Principal Solution Engineer at Microsoft, I am at the forefront of modernizing the U.S. Federal Civilian Government. I provide strategic guidance to a diverse range of agencies, from healthcare to finance, helping them leverage the full power of Microsoft's Business Applications, including Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. My role involves deep customer engagement, architectural design, and enabling partners to successfully deliver solutions that meet the complex and vital needs of the nation.

Prior to my current role, I spent five years as a key advocate for Microsoft technologies across the Federal Government. My public service career also includes leading the CRM-as-a-Service team at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where I orchestrated pivotal functions essential for successful CRM implementations throughout the department.

I have built my reputation on forging strong partnerships, translating complex business requirements into enduring technical solutions, and ultimately helping organizations revolutionize their processes to better serve their constituents. I am passionate about sharing my expertise to empower others to achieve transformational results.

With extensive experience at the intersection of technology and public service, I am a seasoned technologist dedicated to driving mission-critical outcomes across Federal and Commercial industries. As a Principal Solution Engineer at Microsoft, I ... Show more

Joris Quarshie

Joris Quarshie

Kaelyn Hannah

Kaelyn Hannah

Kaelyn Hannah is the Student Program Coordinator for the Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs at Wichita State University. With four years of orientation experience and a year and a half in a professional capacity, Kaelyn oversees orientation leaders and first-year programming, fostering a smooth transition for incoming students.

Within NODA, she serves as one of two co-chairs for the communication committee for NODAC 2025 and was part of the 2024 Emerging Leaders Program. Kaelyn is also actively involved in the membership engagement committee and was recently selected to join the marketing and technology committee for the 2025 NODA Region III and IV Conference.

Kaelyn is currently pursuing a master’s degree in communication and is conducting thesis research focused on using social media to reduce uncertainty among first-year students. She anticipates graduating in May 2025.

Kaelyn Hannah is the Student Program Coordinator for the Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs at Wichita State University. With four years of orientation experience and a year and a half in a professional capacity, Kaelyn oversees orientati... Show more

Emily van Putten

Emily van Putten

Emily van Putten is an experienced IT professional with nearly 18 years of expertise in technology and digital transformation. She combines her technical knowledge – recognized with four consecutive Microsoft MVP awards – with a passion for diversity, inclusion, and human-centered innovation. As a board member of Dutch Women in Tech and a passionate speaker, Emily brings technology to life by connecting it to societal themes such as ethics, authenticity, and inclusion.

Beyond her work in IT, Emily shares her unique perspectives and insights through podcasts and publications. She explores technology from unexpected angles, offering sharp analyses of how IT solutions shape our world – and how they can become more inclusive. Her publications are known for their personal touch and their ability to make challenging topics accessible and relevant to a wide audience.

What sets Emily apart is her ability to combine vulnerability and authenticity with technical depth. In her sessions, she challenges participants to think beyond technical possibilities and view technology as a tool to address societal challenges. With an interactive and inspiring approach, she motivates professionals and organizations to use technology as a force for positive change.

Emily van Putten is an experienced IT professional with nearly 18 years of expertise in technology and digital transformation. She combines her technical knowledge – recognized with four consecutive Microsoft MVP awards – with a passion for diversity... Show more

Ariel Villegas

Ariel Villegas

Ariel Villegas - Co-founder of Creators Lab. Consultant in business development and open innovation for start-ups. Exponential technologies and neuroscience enthusiast.

Ariel Villegas - Co-founder of Creators Lab. Consultant in business development and open innovation for start-ups. Exponential technologies and neuroscience enthusiast. Show more

Christa Smith

Christa Smith

As the founder of Ignite Your Life, Christa is
a Mindset Clarity Coach and motivational
speaker devoted to helping women
reconnect with themselves, rebuild their
confidence, and move forward with clarity.
Her coaching isn’t just about mindset—it’s
about reclaiming joy, rewriting old
narratives, and finding the courage to live
life on your own terms.

As the founder of Ignite Your Life, Christa is a Mindset Clarity Coach and motivational speaker devoted to helping women reconnect with themselves, rebuild their confidence, and move forward with clarity. Her coaching isn’t just about mindset—it... Show more

Wilhelm Meya

Wilhelm Meya


Wilhelm Meya is the CEO of AdlerAerospace, a rapidly growing defense technology company at the forefront of UAV, counter-UAS, and electronic warfare systems. With deployments and partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, he leads global efforts to develop and field advanced technologies like the Atlas6 heavy-lift UAV and AI-integrated battlefield solutions.

Before entering the defense sector, Wilhelm founded and scaled numerous ventures in linguistic technology, building tools that supported the revitalization of over 100 Indigenous and endangered languages. His unique career spans both humanitarian and national security domains, with a focus on turning bold ideas into operational impact.

As a speaker, Wilhelm shares insights on UAV innovation, battlefield-driven product development, dual-use technology commercialization, and international defense collaboration. He brings a rare blend of visionary thinking, on-the-ground execution, and cross-sector leadership.

Wilhelm Meya is the CEO of AdlerAerospace, a rapidly growing defense technology company at the forefront of UAV, counter-UAS, and electronic warfare systems. With deployments and partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, he leads globa... Show more

Vahid Mohammadi

Vahid Mohammadi

Vahid Mohammadi is the founder of Universitio LTD, the company behind Askimate, an AI technology designed to simplify higher-education admissions. With extensive experience managing international recruitment portfolios for UK universities, Vahid brings a unique blend of expertise in both education and technology. He writes about the intersection of policy, tech, and student mobility, offering insights into the evolving landscape of global education.

Vahid Mohammadi is the founder of Universitio LTD, the company behind Askimate, an AI technology designed to simplify higher-education admissions. With extensive experience managing international recruitment portfolios for UK universities, Vahid brin... Show more

Eduardo Ortiz

Eduardo Ortiz

Eduardo Bellincanta Ortiz é Analista Judiciário no Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 23ª Região, em Cuiabá-MT, onde atua desde 2012. Atualmente ocupa o cargo de Secretário de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação e Coordenador do Grupo de Secretários de TIC da Justiça do Trabalho. É pós graduado em Informática Voltada à Negócios, possui MBA em Gestão Empresarial, MBA em Marketing e MBA em Finanças e Auditoria, além de ser autor de sete livros.

Eduardo Bellincanta Ortiz é Analista Judiciário no Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da 23ª Região, em Cuiabá-MT, onde atua desde 2012. Atualmente ocupa o cargo de Secretário de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação e Coordenador do Grupo de Secretários... Show more

Baji Shaik

Baji Shaik

Baji Shaik is an aspiring data analyst with hands-on experience in Power BI. With a passion for data visualization and business intelligence, Baji has worked on several projects using Power BI to create insightful reports and interactive dashboards. As a third-year Information Technology student, Baji is continuously expanding his knowledge in data analytics and technology.

Baji enjoys sharing his knowledge and has conducted workshops and sessions to help others get started with Power BI. His goal is to make data analytics approachable for everyone, enabling better decision-making through data-driven insights.

Baji Shaik is an aspiring data analyst with hands-on experience in Power BI. With a passion for data visualization and business intelligence, Baji has worked on several projects using Power BI to create insightful reports and interactive dashboards. ... Show more

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