Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has worked with diverse teams across industries, from data warehouses to legal software, guiding them to adopt Agile practices and achieve sustainable success.

As the Gorilla Coach, Joel is known for his ability to tackle the uncomfortable problems that no one wants to address - the "800-pound gorilla in the room" that can derail business strategies. By focusing on transparency, adaptation, and continuous improvement, he helps organizations structure themselves for success and develop the capability to deliver value repeatedly.

Joel is a thought leader in the Agile community, sharing his expertise through insightful articles on topics like Scaling Scrum and cultivating product agility. He is also a co-inventor of the Profit Streams method, helping companies align value streams with profitability for sustainable growth.

Driven by a vision of creating a better world for everyone, Joel approaches his work with passion and dedication. He believes in creating positive change one student, one client, one person at a time. When not coaching or training, Joel can be found working on projects around his Pacific Northwest home, where he lives on several acres with his family.

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has ... Show more

Sheryn Knaïder, known as "The Disruptive Creator," is a professional who believes in unlocking solutions within challenges by embracing the power of perspective.

With a focus on transforming adversity into achievement and the need for constant reinvention, Sheryn emphasizes the importance of creativity and Problem Solving in navigating today's complex business landscape.

She applies her expertise in various ways: as a Multilingual Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Consultant, and Author.

Fluent in French, Italian, English, and Arabic, she excels in creative problem-solving, offering solutions to individuals and organizations seeking to thrive in challenging environments.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Sheryn is the Founding President of the Professional Speakers Association of MENA & GCC - PSA Arabia, where her mission is to give a voice to women in these regions and empower them to speak up.

She is also a stand-up comedian in both English and Arabic language.

Sheryn Knaïder, known as "The Disruptive Creator," is a professional who believes in unlocking solutions within challenges by embracing the power of perspective. With a focus on transforming adversity into achievement and the need for constant r... Show more

As CEO of Kadabra, Wendy Ryan, MHROD, leads an interdisciplinary team designing and delivering corporate solutions for leadership development. With over 25 years of combined experience in human resources, organizational development, non-profit leadership and executive coaching, Wendy has partnered with hundreds of individuals and organizations throughout the U.S. helping front-line through C-suite leaders and board members achieve success as individuals and in teams. She is the author of the award-winning bestseller, "Learn Lead Lift: How To Think, Act and Inspire Your Way To Greatness," and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo News!, Business Digest, Authority Magazine, CEO Magazine and Thrive Global. In addition to her work with Kadabra, Wendy advises and invests in companies innovating to bring future-fit solutions to market. Her impact facilitating innovation and access to capital is featured in the award-winning documentary film, “Show Her The Money" which U.S. News and World Report recently named one of the top finance films of the past decade.

As CEO of Kadabra, Wendy Ryan, MHROD, leads an interdisciplinary team designing and delivering corporate solutions for leadership development. With over 25 years of combined experience in human resources, organizational development, non-profit leade... Show more

Tariq Ali Cayne, also known as TAC, is a distinguished educator, speaker, and business professional dedicated to fostering growth and development across diverse audiences. As the Co-Founder and Coaching Director of Pitch Play Co., he integrates gamification into career coaching, making professional development both engaging and accessible.

With a robust background that includes teaching mathematics and serving in various capacities at Fortune 500 companies, Tariq has honed his expertise in business analysis, operations management, and program management. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Georgia State University, complemented by Lean Six Sigma, Scrum Mastery, Data Analytics, and Digital Transformation certifications from esteemed institutions such as Cornell University and MIT.

Tariq's speaking engagements are characterized by his strategic mindset and competitive nature, which he attributes to his lifelong passions as a curious scholar, enthusiastic gamer, and basketball aficionado. He emphasizes the importance of personal investment and continuous learning, inspiring audiences to view business as a game that can be mastered with the right approach.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Tariq is an avid gamer, traveler, and culinary enthusiast, bringing a well-rounded perspective to his coaching and speaking engagements. He aims to empower individuals to achieve their career goals by making career development fun and approachable.

Tariq Ali Cayne, also known as TAC, is a distinguished educator, speaker, and business professional dedicated to fostering growth and development across diverse audiences. As the Co-Founder and Coaching Director of Pitch Play Co., he integrates gamif... Show more

Sean Glaze is a leadership and workplace culture speaker and author who delivers engaging experiences that ignite team performance.

Sean’s engaging conference keynotes and custom team building programs have helped clients like Cisco, John Deere, the CDC, and Emory University to increase collaboration, boost productivity, and build more positive and profitable workplace cultures.

As a successful basketball coach, Sean gained valuable insights on turning talent into teamwork – and now he travels around the country to share those lessons. Sean’s books, Rapid Teamwork, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates, and Staying Coachable are entertaining parables that help accelerate the growth of leaders and their teams!

Sean Glaze is a leadership and workplace culture speaker and author who delivers engaging experiences that ignite team performance. Sean’s engaging conference keynotes and custom team building programs have helped clients like Cisco, John Deere, ... Show more

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia.

Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media knowledge with new technologies and was one of the earliest internet adopters in Croatia. He is a recognized lecturer and consultant the subjects of organization, internet, new media as well as politics and statistics.

Rakar ran or participated as consultant on a number of successful campaigns and races for organizations, parties and independent candidates on presidential, parliament and municipal elections in Europe, Asia and US.

He had worked on projects for various international institutions such as Council of Europe, European Fund for the Balkans, United Nations Development Programme, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), World Bank, Transparency International, U.S. State Department, Olof Palme International Center, Open Government Partnership and the Croatian Government. He has been for several years member of the jury for the Pollies award of the American Association of Political Consultants and a member of the jury for the World eDemocracy awards.

In his work with governments, law enforcement and corporations he worked as a data scientist and architect of advanced statistical, BI and predictive analytics systems designed to predict customer/supplier behavior, increase process efficiencies, find and eliminate hidden costs and simplify decision making, as well as identify, prevent, and/or disrupt criminal, fraudulent and money laundering activities..

Rakar studied Philosophy and Information sciences, University of Zagreb, speaks English fluently and is regular columnist and author to several blogs, web sites, newspapers and magazines in Croatia and internationally.

He is also recognized by World eGovernment forum as one of the "Top 10 who are changing the world of politics on the internet". Marko Rakar is a past president of EAPC (European association of political consultants), current member of the board of IAPC (International association of political consultants), "School of politics" alumni (by Council of Europe), non-government expert on the subjects of open governance and data transparency, president of Croatian NGO Vjetrenjača (English: Windmill) which is dedicated to bringing transparency and promoting open governance to Croatian and international public. Marko is a member of international Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as well as secretary of Croatian chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Croatia.

Since 2012. he is also a junior fellow at the World academy of Arts and Science. In 2013. Marko Rakar received „Informatika“ medal awarded by Croatian Information Technology Association. This medal is given to the organizations and individuals for achieved results in expanding and promoting information technologies. Washington DC based COMPOL magazine selected Marko as one of top hundred most influential political professionals of the year 2017.

Marko Rakar (1972) is a Chief executive manager of the consulting company MRAK services ltd headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. Rakar has a lifelong experience in working/writing for media as well as dealing with the media. He combines his media kno... Show more

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, digital storytelling, and technofeminism.
Frade has over 20 years of experience as a hybrid professional combining academic research, multiplatform content strategy and production, innovative projects, consulting, and digital ethnography. She is passionate about empowering women to work and become entrepreneurs in IT and STEAM fields, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Attendee in Futures of Entertainment transmedia conference with Dr. Henry Jenkins in MIT MediaLab (2012) and Future of Media conference in Stanford Graduate School of Business at the Stanford University (2016). Artificial Intelligence researcher at the Cátedra Oscar Sala at the University of São Paulo.

As an accomplished author and researcher, Renata Frade has published numerous academic papers and articles on topics related to women in technology, digital storytelling, and technological feminism. She co-edited the book "Technofeminism: Multi and Transdisciplinary Contemporary Views of Women in Technology" (2023) and has presented her research at international conferences.

Frade's work has been recognized with several awards and scholarships, including the Santander Coders 2023 award and a Research Scholarship from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) for her doctoral studies.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Renata Frade is an active science communicator, frequently contributing articles to media outlets (Digitalks PT, Sapo, Público, Mídia Ninja etc) and speaking at industry events on topics related to women in technology, digital innovation, and transmedia storytelling. She has also led several impactful projects, such as Punch! for Writers, Menino da Terra book app and LitGrilsBr, including developing educational platforms and organizing academic conferences.

Her commitment to staying at the forefront of digital innovation is evident in her pursuit of UX Design Fundamentals specialization from the California Institute of Arts and UX/UI and Interface Design at the University of São Paulo. She's been invited to interviews to digital influencers and press-media such as Público Portuguese newspaper.

Frade holds a Master's degree in Literature from the State University of Rio de Janeiro and a Bachelor's degree in Social Communication (Journalism) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Her interdisciplinary background uniquely positions her at the intersection of technology, communication, and social impact.

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, d... Show more

Originally from Azerbaijan, Sabina currently lives and works in Amsterdam.

Has been immersed in tech startup environment for 7+ years, ex-founder and social entrepreneur. Global Head of Relations at the largest startup accelerator in Europe, Startupbootcamp. Was a co-founder of Metasouls, membership onboarding women to Web3, AI and other skills of the future, and SheNFT, its series of events. Mentors early-stage startups.

A big part of her Web3 journey is advocating and promoting the idea women in tech across conferences and communities all over the world. Other speaking topics of expertise include personal brand development, entering Web3 as a non-tech person and insights from the venture capital and startup industry.

Originally from Azerbaijan, Sabina currently lives and works in Amsterdam. Has been immersed in tech startup environment for 7+ years, ex-founder and social entrepreneur. Global Head of Relations at the largest startup accelerator in Europe, Start... Show more

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant.

After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind conversations, knowledge, and tools with individuals and organisations to foster growth. Susi loves to collaborate to find better answers to old questions and create spaces where everyone's needs are recognised and met.

As a coach, she helps people embrace their authentic, curious selves. She's qualified in Knowledge-Based Coaching & ADHD Coaching and often works with adults with ADHD, entry- to mid-level managers, career changers, and leaders of volunteer organisations.
She also offers training, facilitation, and consulting to organisations and teams.

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant. After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind convers... Show more

Abee Narayan is a Technology Analyst at Microsave Consulting, specializing in guiding countries toward the right architectural solutions for population-scale deployments. His experience includes transforming monolithic architectures into scalable microservices for institutions such as IDFC Bank and L&T Finance. Abee has also collaborated with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the entity responsible for issuing over 1.4 billion ID cards, which form the backbone of India's digital public infrastructure, where he contributed to building test sandboxes.
In addition to his technical expertise, Abee has conducted extensive studies on digital public infrastructures, including data exchange systems and registries for donor investments in low- and middle-income (LMI) segments across Africa and Asia.

Abee Narayan is a Technology Analyst at Microsave Consulting, specializing in guiding countries toward the right architectural solutions for population-scale deployments. His experience includes transforming monolithic architectures into scalable mic... Show more

I'm passionate about building truly inclusive environments—workplaces, societies, and communities—where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents.

Through Cincinnati AI, I partner with organizations to develop and implement impactful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies.

This includes providing tailored consulting, interactive workshops, and accessibility audits, all designed to foster a culture of belonging and dismantle systemic barriers.

My work also extends into the community, where I focus on building bridges and fostering connections across diverse groups.

I believe that real change requires a multifaceted approach, and I'm committed to working at multiple levels to create a more equitable and just world for all.

I'm passionate about building truly inclusive environments—workplaces, societies, and communities—where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents. Through Cincinnati AI, I partner with organizations to develop and impl... Show more

Former Police Officer turned Tech, Ryan brings his love and passion for life and public service to help others navigate their way to and through Microsoft Technologies/Solutions built to empower people to be their best! Find me on LinkedIN.

Former Police Officer turned Tech, Ryan brings his love and passion for life and public service to help others navigate their way to and through Microsoft Technologies/Solutions built to empower people to be their best! Find me on LinkedIN. Show more

* Andre was born Sanches and adopted ÁGIL as his surname for ACCELERATION OF RESULTS, being a PIONEER in BRAZIL in AGILITY since 2000!

* “Businessman” with 5 startups: 1 marriage, 2 children and 2 pets

* Results man: $3 billion in benefits generated, +500 companies transformed, +150K people impacted, R$500 million projects, +1K live podcasts, +2K people as a manager, +700 mentoring sessions and +600 lectures given

* From the dirt road to international speaker, from intern to CEO, proud of his son Bernardo’s overcoming when dealing with near death

* Recognized Executive and Mentor with an active presence in several startup, corporate, business, entrepreneurial, event and in-company ecosystems

* Bachelor’s/Master’s in Analytics USP, 2 post-graduate degrees, electronics technician, +100 courses, Serial Learner

* Expert Speaker and Professional Mentor most sought after on the topic of AGILITY

* Successful serial executive for large companies SPTuris, Citibank, Itaú, everis, Ambev

* Founder/CEO of the first AGILITY HUB in the world UNIVERSO ÁGIL, Agile Women movement, Rádio ÁGIL, Ágil Store and we are just getting started...

* AMATEUR KART driver, Founder of CKC Copa Kart dos Camaradas 2008, Blood donor, Supporter of dozens of Communities

* Andre was born Sanches and adopted ÁGIL as his surname for ACCELERATION OF RESULTS, being a PIONEER in BRAZIL in AGILITY since 2000! * “Businessman” with 5 startups: 1 marriage, 2 children and 2 pets * Results man: $3 billion in benefits gene... Show more

Sharayu is a passionate problem-solver and entrepreneur on a mission to develop next-generation products! 🚀

👩‍💻 She is a founder of Blockly Technologies Private Limited, a government-funded, women-led startup supported by prestigious incubators and organizations like IITs, IIMs, Microsoft, NASSCOM, and many more. She is dedicated to creating impactful products that truly make a difference.

✨ Her journey has been nothing short of remarkable! Recently, her success story was featured on the mic.gov website, a testament to her unwavering commitment to innovation.

🥇 Winning the IIT Madras E-Summit'2023 became a pivotal moment in her life, igniting her entrepreneurial passion and inspiring her to develop impactful solutions.

💡 Hackathons? They fuel her fire! 🔥
She’s not just a hackathon participant; she’s a strong competitor! Having participated in more than 10+ hackathons, she has earned recognition as a winner, runner-up, and finalist. As the team leader in every hackathon, she has developed her skills in managing teams and helping everyone succeed together.

But her journey doesn’t stop there! She has also taken on roles as a Hackathon organizer and Hackathon Judge, where she mentors others and hackathon is a fun adventure that challenges her to think creatively and collaborate with talented individuals.

🤝 Open source? Giving back to the community is her passion!
As an open-source mentor at GSSoC'22, she loves helping students kickstart their open-source journeys, just like her mentors did for her when she was starting out. She believes in the power of mentorship and collaboration, and she has made significant contributions to GWOC'21, SWOC'21, and GSSoC'22 during her college years.

🎤 Sharing knowledge is one of her favorite things!
She has been invited to speak on technical topics, where she enthusiastically shares her insights and inspires peers, reflecting her dedication to empowering the next generation of tech innovators.

⏳ While in college, she worked as a technical video content creator and writer at GeeksforGeeks, where she transformed complex topics into engaging content for a broad audience. This experience honed her communication skills and solidified her authority in the tech space.

🚀 Sharayu is always excited to connect with like-minded professionals and explore new collaboration opportunities!

Sharayu is a passionate problem-solver and entrepreneur on a mission to develop next-generation products! 🚀 👩‍💻 She is a founder of Blockly Technologies Private Limited, a government-funded, women-led startup supported by prestigious incubators... Show more

Matthew Dickson helps people with mental illness in developing countries so they can get access to basic mental health care at MindAid.ca.

Mind Aid is the world's first website with all the organizations working on mental health in developing countries on one site (they are otherwise scattered across the web).

These organizations use models of basic mental health care that are low-cost, proven effective, and scalable.

Some of these organizations have been endorsed by Bill Clinton, Forest Whitaker, Arcade Fire, Ashley Judd, as well as Zak Williams (son of Robin Williams) and Tim Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics.

Matthew has successfully recovered from schizophrenia and has bicycled across Canada twice.

Matthew Dickson helps people with mental illness in developing countries so they can get access to basic mental health care at MindAid.ca. Mind Aid is the world's first website with all the organizations working on mental health in developing coun... Show more

Possessing 20 years of experience in multiple areas of product management, digital media, web engineering, and organizational leadership, Tony has successfully led teams to improve engineering processes, deliver quality digital products, manage a global product roadmap, and develop a technical organizational strategy. He has successful global experience in the areas of digital product design, research, analysis, development, metric reporting, and go-to-market strategy. His unique blend of engineering experience combined with product-focused, business acumen has allowed him to be a high-performing leader, facilitator, and product owner for multiple digital product releases that have global technology impacts.

Tony is the former Head of Product at Boeing and now serves currently as the Senior Vice President of Product Management at Aldar, where he leads product teams covering the residential real estate, retail, hospitality, education, smart city, and immersive technology teams. He is a Gartner Product Management Ambassador, was recognized as a Top 10 CPO in the United Arab Emirates for 2023, and also produced the Future of Product Management 2024 Report which was accessed by over 5000 leaders across the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Possessing 20 years of experience in multiple areas of product management, digital media, web engineering, and organizational leadership, Tony has successfully led teams to improve engineering processes, deliver quality digital products, manage a glo... Show more

Chief Collaborate Officer of "Civic Tech Zen Chiba," an alliance of civic tech organizations in Chiba Prefecture.

Chief Collaborate Officer of "Civic Tech Zen Chiba," an alliance of civic tech organizations in Chiba Prefecture. Show more

Andrew Schoka is a former U.S. Army Cyber Warfare Officer and is currently a graduate student at the University of Virginia. He served in a variety of offensive cyber operations assignments with the 2020 and 2022 Election Security Group at U.S. Cyber Command, and later with U.S. Special Operations Command. Andrew is the co-founder of an election cybersecurity startup and teaches a graduate course on cybersecurity at the University of Virginia School of Engineering. He holds a bachelor's degree in systems engineering from Virginia Tech, a master's degree in cybersecurity from Georgia Tech, and a number of industry security certifications.

Andrew Schoka is a former U.S. Army Cyber Warfare Officer and is currently a graduate student at the University of Virginia. He served in a variety of offensive cyber operations assignments with the 2020 and 2022 Election Security Group at U.S. Cyber... Show more

Je suis un professionnel de la communication et des relations publiques avec plus de cinq ans d'expérience dans la transformation digitale des médias et le développement de stratégies de marketing digital au Niger et au Mali.
Pendant mon temps libre, j'aime écrire, regarder des films documentaires ou faire de la photographie.
Je suis ici, pour vous partager comment j'utilise le cloud au quotidien .

Je suis un professionnel de la communication et des relations publiques avec plus de cinq ans d'expérience dans la transformation digitale des médias et le développement de stratégies de marketing digital au Niger et au Mali. Pendant mon temps libr... Show more

Eshan Chattaraj has his 10+ years of experience in professional industry both in Govt and private leading MNCs comprising the area of Android Development and Python Data Analytics. Eshan is also a public Speaker in where he has been invited in many prestigious oganisations and institutions like AICTE, Niser, IISER, NIT and IITs, ISI and most of the Tier 1 Colleges. Eshan is also a Research Scholar in the field of Android, ML/AI. Institutions tagged with him are like IIT, Kharagpur and The Institution of Engineers (India). Some of the Prestigious Clients he made contributions are Google, Microsoft, Wipro Tech, Capgemini, Coca-Cola, United Health, Optum, Shaadi.com, MagicBricks, Fittr etc.
He done his graduation in Computer Science Engineering and Legal background at Corporate Laws. He has given talk in prestigious organisations like IIT/IIM, IISER, NISER, ATAL, AICTE divisional, Hackathon, ISI, Atomic Research, Law Societies and GDG etc
He has been awarded and recognized from Govt of India and CID, WB

Eshan Chattaraj has his 10+ years of experience in professional industry both in Govt and private leading MNCs comprising the area of Android Development and Python Data Analytics. Eshan is also a public Speaker in where he has been invited in many p... Show more

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensure timely delivery and development of an effective child welfare information system. Prior to this, Eric worked with the United Way of the Mid-South (Memphis) on their Driving the Dream Initiative, aimed at deploying a shared client referral and database platform to break down service silos in the Memphis social service sector. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Data Reporting for Mississippi’s Department of Child Protection Services. Eric combines his technical expertise with his education in social work (MSW from Jackson State University) to engage process improvement from people to systems. On a personal note, Eric and his wife have two children (a son and a daughter) and a very spoiled dog. They enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, hiking, kayaking, playing in creeks, finding bugs, and gardening.

Eric Burden is an IT Sr Consultant with NTT DATA Services, currently serving as the Data Conversion and Reporting lead for the state of Arkansas' CCWIS project. In this role, Eric blends his Social Work experience and deep technical know-how to ensur... Show more

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises.

A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building resilient cloud systems. He loves open source and is the author of cote, a library for building microservices with Node.js, among many others. In his free time, he loves to hack stuff with JavaScript, ranging from musical gadgets to brain signals processing.

Armagan is a public speaker, a mentor and a lecturer. He also leads Lonca, a software craftspersonship school for women engineers, and teaches JavaScript at Coyotiv School of Software Engineering.

Armagan is the founder of Coyotiv GmbH, and is currently on a mission to bring a scalable and nimble engineering culture to startups and enterprises. A software architect well versed in both the backend and frontend systems, he focuses on building... Show more

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year on front-end web development. She's also a prolific video author, creating over 40 training courses for LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com, Frontend Masters, O'Reilly Media, and others. She earned her MS in Internet Strategy Management from Marlboro College.

Jen Kramer has been teaching & practicing web design for over 20 years. Most recently, she is a Lecturer at Harvard University Extension School in the Master's of Liberal Arts in Digital Media Design program, where she teaches five courses per year o... Show more

Hey! I'm Arjun. I'm a 13-year old Austinite, author, speaker, world record holder, and programmer with over seven years of experience. I am also the Executive Director of TLEEM, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping 4,000+ K-12 students and young adults network.

Hey! I'm Arjun. I'm a 13-year old Austinite, author, speaker, world record holder, and programmer with over seven years of experience. I am also the Executive Director of TLEEM, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping 4,000+ K-12 students and you... Show more

Shawnta` Hooks is a Keynote Speaker and CEO of Mindful Culture Creators™. MCC's mission is to make work more human and present by bringing innovative, culturally connected mindfulness programs to people of color, women, and other underserved communities. She fuses her 20-year career in corporate strategy, technology, and risk management with her passion for music (specifically hip hop) to teach a new brand of relatable mindfulness.

Shawnta` Hooks is a Keynote Speaker and CEO of Mindful Culture Creators™. MCC's mission is to make work more human and present by bringing innovative, culturally connected mindfulness programs to people of color, women, and other underserved communit... Show more

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping with logistics and creating the content of the event. For each year she invites 80 leading speakers from the Tech industry from around the world to come to the Baltics for this 5-day event.
The success of her leadership is seen through the results of the event which every year attracts more than 1400 software developers, with the same participants returning every year as the event grows.
Outside of the workplace, Neringa is involved with initiatives like Women Go Tech where she mentors young women, providing them with advice and direction for their careers in the tech sector.
She is the founder and manager of FIX.Events which runs meetings, training, conferences, private and public events for private & corporate clients.
During her university studies, she was simultaneous working as a Telemarketing sales representative. In just 2 years (2009), she was promoted on the basis of good results to become the Sales team lead at Lintel. At the age of 22, she was responsible for over 100 telemarketing sales managers. Her responsibilities included – hiring staff, training staff, coaching, organizing work across the wider team and implementing company sales strategies.
At AB TEO (now Telia), she initiated, formed and managed a team that is composed of both technical- and sales-personnel to boost sales in line with the company’s sales strategy. Her responsibilities included human resource management – hiring staff, training, coaching, organizing teamwork and working with sales strategies.
During the time she was working at AB TEO, she also published her Master thesis on an HR Topic: "Coaching for the Development of Organizational Personnel (Case of an X Organization, Lithuania)"; 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION REFORM AND MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION (ERMI 2012), VOL 1 Pages: 54-60 Published: 2013; Conference: International, Conference on Education Reform and Management Innovation (ERMI 2012) Location: Shenzhen, PEOPLES R CHINA Date: DEC 04-05, 2012.

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping ... Show more

Hejer is an Azure MVP and Cloud Solution Expert - Manager at Insomea Computer Solutions focusing on Cloud Computing, Office 365 and Azure DevOps. She helps companies and startups get the best experience possible when building their apps and moving them to the cloud. Other than consulting and writing code for a living, Hejer advocates for bringing more women and minorities into tech, thus her involvement with Women Who Code and different tech communities. Hejer participated in serval international competitions and programs where she had the chance to mentor people on how they can transform their ideas to real solutions and how they can start an IT Project. Hejer trained diverse communities from different age groups and using different languages in IT and Soft Skills

Hejer is an Azure MVP and Cloud Solution Expert - Manager at Insomea Computer Solutions focusing on Cloud Computing, Office 365 and Azure DevOps. She helps companies and startups get the best experience possible when building their apps and moving th... Show more

I’m a NYC-based professional actor, improv comedian, and adjunct instructor. I’ve appeared in theatres all over the country performing in everything from Shakespeare to Neil Simon to Shrek: The Musical. You may have even seen me dancing in my underwear on One Tree Hill or co-starring in commercials with NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon or the Roaming Gnome. Improv comedy is my passion and I can be seen making audiences, my scene partners, and myself laugh regularly at some of the best and worst improv shows in New York City.

As an educator, I have taught Acting, Improvisation, Public Speaking, Communication Studies at too many colleges to mention. I also teach and coach acting, improv, and applied improv for theatres, private groups, and individuals, and in the corporate space.

I’m known at Collegiate Empowerment for connecting with participants from the toughest mandatory audiences to passionate student leaders to coaching participants through my comedy, passion, high energy, and enthusiasm. Within CE, I’m known for focusing on what students want and need, being a kickass teammate and making weird faces during team meetings.

I’m a NYC-based professional actor, improv comedian, and adjunct instructor. I’ve appeared in theatres all over the country performing in everything from Shakespeare to Neil Simon to Shrek: The Musical. You may have even seen me dancing in my underwe... Show more

Welcome to the Google Abomey-Calavi developer group. We are an official chapter of Google's global network of developers, designers, researchers, data scientists, and technology enthusiasts.

Our mission is to help our members grow by advancing their skills, network and career.

Welcome to the Google Abomey-Calavi developer group. We are an official chapter of Google's global network of developers, designers, researchers, data scientists, and technology enthusiasts. Our mission is to help our members grow by advancing the... Show more

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My work focuses on using tech thoughtfully to amplify Indigenous knowledge, voices, and resilience.

Currently, I serve as President of Natives in Tech, a national nonprofit where I lead efforts to connect Native communities to technology through mentorship, education, and culturally-rooted innovation. I also work as a Cultural Technologist for a Federally Recognized Tribe, designing and implementing STEAM education initiatives, digital storytelling projects, and grant-funded programs that expand youth access to Tribal knowledge systems.

🔹 Core Values: Indigenous self-determination, ethical storytelling, cultural preservation, and community-driven innovation.
🔹 Key Strengths: Program development, digital education strategy, grant writing, cross-sector partnerships, cultural technology leadership, instructional design, eLearning technical development, learning management system integration, professional voice over coordination, evaluation and assessment, multimedia and document design

I am passionate about growing projects where Indigenous sovereignty, education, and technology converge. I’m seeking opportunities to scale my impact — leading broader initiatives that strengthen community agency, uplift Native voices, and build future-ready infrastructure for the next generations.

In my day job I am a Cultural Technologist with 15+ years of experience bridging journalism, technology, and Indigenous community leadership. My work lives where cultural preservation meets innovation: building pathways for Indigenous self-determination through education, storytelling, and digital solutions.

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My wor... Show more