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

Ismael Novo

Ismael Novo

Formador de Formadores por Babson College
Director de #MurciaTIP y el proyecto #PowerUS
ExPresidente de la Confederación Española de Junior Empresa
Consultor Informático en NEORIS
Prince2 & Scrum Master
Colegio Mayor Azarbe

Formador de Formadores por Babson College Director de #MurciaTIP y el proyecto #PowerUS ExPresidente de la Confederación Española de Junior Empresa Consultor Informático en NEORIS Prince2 & Scrum Master Colegio Mayor Azarbe Show more

Diedre Downing

Diedre Downing

As the Chief Learning Officer at StoryIQ, Diedre combines her love of data and strategic thinking with creating engaging learning experiences. With over eighteen years of teaching and facilitating experience, Diedre brings enthusiasm and a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible and relatable to all. Diedre’s expertise allows her to call upon a deep knowledge of communicating data and data-driven strategy to senior leaders and key stakeholders across industries and verticals.

As the Chief Learning Officer at StoryIQ, Diedre combines her love of data and strategic thinking with creating engaging learning experiences. With over eighteen years of teaching and facilitating experience, Diedre brings enthusiasm and a unique abi... Show more

Hatim Nagarwala

Hatim Nagarwala

Hatim is currently working at Microsoft Middle East & Africa HQ as a GTM Manager for Azure Developer Audiences, responsible for growing the Developer Community across Middle East. Hatim has been working in the community for the past Decade and has been awarded as a Microsoft MVP in AI before joining Microsoft. In his time during the community, he has been a part of user groups across Middle east as well as India.

In his past roles Hatim has been leading engineering teams across UAE. He worked as a Solution Architect Consultant for varies entities in UAE and successfully delivered high performing applications across UAE. Hatim Started his journey as a Windows phone Developer and a Microsoft Student partner where he got his love for Developers and Development technologies. Hatim has also built a demo at GITEX which included object detection and recognition in a workplace scenario which was highlighted and Presented to His Highness, ruler of Dubai.

In His free time hatim loves to play Xbox and travel to new places. He loves driving across the country and explore varities of food. He loves supporting local communities & NGOs in UAE to help them manage their technical resources as well as help them develop small utilities to help them in day to day operations.

Hatim is currently working at Microsoft Middle East & Africa HQ as a GTM Manager for Azure Developer Audiences, responsible for growing the Developer Community across Middle East. Hatim has been working in the community for the past Decade and has be... Show more

Aashima Lakhanpal

Aashima Lakhanpal

After a decade of selling Tech/AI powered search across countries & working with teams globally I am now on a mission to inspire people to “relate”. Never before have humans faced an empathy deficit as grave as today. Imagine a world where AI inherits your biases and empathy deficit. Aashima simplifies her journey as an AI educator to help you understand what AI can do for you. My Master's in human resources and a degree in Journalism helps with group exercises that inspire teams of all sizes to relate better and become AI champions!

After a decade of selling Tech/AI powered search across countries & working with teams globally I am now on a mission to inspire people to “relate”. Never before have humans faced an empathy deficit as grave as today. Imagine a world where AI inherit... 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

Anna Dr. Máté

Anna Dr. Máté

Sociologist by degree, IT manager by profession.

Sociologist by degree, IT manager by profession. Show more

Joris Quarshie

Joris Quarshie

Jackson Bostian

Jackson Bostian

Jackson Bostian is an Assistant Professor of User Experience Design at William Peace University, where he teaches both UX and game development and serves as co-chair of the university's AI Task Force. His background focuses heavily on designing and developing for XR technologies and immersive spaces, with a concentration on embodiment, interaction philosophy, and game UX. Jackson spends his spare time reading, cooking, and wondering why people keep walking away when he starts talking about design systems.

Jackson Bostian is an Assistant Professor of User Experience Design at William Peace University, where he teaches both UX and game development and serves as co-chair of the university's AI Task Force. His background focuses heavily on designing and d... 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

Roberto Bento

Roberto Bento

10 anos de experiência no setor de TI. Formação em Ciência de Computação, com intercâmbios de imersão técnica em Toronto (Canadá), Aveiro (Portugal) e Bucareste (Romênia). Trabalhos na área de Análise e Desenvolvimento de Projetos, além de Projetos de Gestão Pública. Desde Janeiro/2021 a frente do setor de TI da Prefeitura Municipal de Garopaba, liderando projetos e abrangem agilidade, otimização e informação de processos, além de transparência frente à gestão pública.

10 anos de experiência no setor de TI. Formação em Ciência de Computação, com intercâmbios de imersão técnica em Toronto (Canadá), Aveiro (Portugal) e Bucareste (Romênia). Trabalhos na área de Análise e Desenvolvimento de Projetos, além de Projetos d... Show more

Wes Dean

Wes Dean

Wesley (Wes) Dean is a technologist, coach, and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) engineer. He brings extensive experience in the UNIX and Linux world since the early 1990s.

He assists U.S. federal agencies and Open Source projects by making them safer, faster, and more efficient and elegant through the adoption of sound engineering practices. Wes advocates for and supports Open Source software through advisory boards and taskforces in the public sector.

The author of “Getting Started with MegaLinter,” Wes also contributes code to MegaLinter, and discusses wild ideas about how to make MegaLinter even better.

A prolific author, Wes frequently writes about source code quality and security scanning with Open Source tools, building and streamlining CI/CD pipelines, and helping people build relationships on a foundation of trust, vulnerability, and compassion.

Wes and his wife, who live in Syracuse, New York, collaborate on technical and non-technical writing projects. They also work as marriage educators and relationship coaches, serving motivated individuals and committed couples.

Wesley (Wes) Dean is a technologist, coach, and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) engineer. He brings extensive experience in the UNIX and Linux world since the early 1990s. He assists U.S. federal agencies and Open Source projects... Show more

Humberto Hinestrosa

Humberto Hinestrosa

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in
London. He gained experience in government, private sector, and in international organizations like the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands.
With an unconventional combination of academic, analytic and operational experiences in different countries, Humberto currently combines Intelligence Analysis and SAR delivering a variety of professional and volunteer services related to
international security and the Search and Rescue field.
In 2018 he founded the Dutch organization Rescue International with the mission of facilitating analysis and technological resources to Governments, SAR Organizations and families.

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in London. He gained e... Show more

Aga Skraburska

Aga Skraburska

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software.
For over 18 years, she held product and project management roles at ABB, UBS, and a number of startups, successfully implementing global education and learning programs. With extensive experience in system-psychodynamic learning, Aga also helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential through individual and group coaching.

Aga Skraburska is a Product Education Manager at Nexthink, Digital Employee Experience Management Software, where she leads a suite of educational products that enable users to master Nexthink software. For over 18 years, she held product and proje... Show more

Alex Tuck

Alex Tuck

Alex Tuck (he/him/his) is the founder and managing principal of Tuck Consulting Group, a firm that specializes in project management consulting for small businesses and nonprofits. After several tenures at large and regional management consulting firms, Alex set out to create a firm focused on better client outcomes through diverse teams with less focus on profit realization rates. He runs this remote-first firm from a farm in Vermont where he lives with his wife and four children.

Through the pandemic, the firm has experienced 15x two-year growth, landing it at #12 on the 2023 Inc. Northeast Regional list, #356 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list, and on the Forbes Next 1000 list.

In addition to Tuck, Alex has served as a nonprofit board member for several organizations, including a microlending nonprofit he co-founded that operates in Central America. Outside of work, Alex is an avid runner (ask him about his joy of running up mountains on a Saturday morning), enjoys international travel, and spends time with his four kids and partner.

Check out Tuck Consulting Group at https://tuckconsultinggroup.com.

Alex Tuck (he/him/his) is the founder and managing principal of Tuck Consulting Group, a firm that specializes in project management consulting for small businesses and nonprofits. After several tenures at large and regional management consulting fir... Show more

Charis Rocha

Charis Rocha

Psicóloga, Mestre em Psicologia Social e Institucional pela UFRGS. Possui experiência de atuação no Judiciário na área de Gestão de Projetos, Recursos Humanos e Jurídico, além de experiência como pesquisadora acadêmica e professora e atuação em Psicologia Clínica. Atualmente é supervisora da área de projetos da Corregedoria Regional do TRF4.

Psicóloga, Mestre em Psicologia Social e Institucional pela UFRGS. Possui experiência de atuação no Judiciário na área de Gestão de Projetos, Recursos Humanos e Jurídico, além de experiência como pesquisadora acadêmica e professora e atuação em Psic... Show more

Judy S

Judy S

I help people get unstuck so they stress less and thrive more. I use my 20 years of experience in HR and many years of coaching using nonverbal communication, mindset, and strengths to help people get out of their way, get aligned, find greater purpose, and make an impact.

I help people get unstuck so they stress less and thrive more. I use my 20 years of experience in HR and many years of coaching using nonverbal communication, mindset, and strengths to help people get out of their way, get aligned, find greater purpo... Show more

Alida Laney

Alida Laney

Alida is a Data Engineer for the City of Pittsburgh. She is passionate about service, especially within her city, and is always excited to talk about the intersections of data, local government, and change-making.

Alida is a Data Engineer for the City of Pittsburgh. She is passionate about service, especially within her city, and is always excited to talk about the intersections of data, local government, and change-making. Show more

Amy Pons

Amy Pons

A former corporate executive who reached the highest of ladders in the corporate world before making it her mission to change workplace culture into competitive edge, Amy now equips boards, senior leaders, and people-managers to build workplaces where psychological safety drives profit.

Business-first, people-powered: Clients credit Amy’s programs with double-digit gains in engagement, retention, and idea velocity within a single quarter.
Certified expertise: Amy is a Master Certified Life Coach-trained, trauma-informed energy practitioner, and pioneer in evidence-based “feminine leadership” models that balance impact with empathy.
Data-backed storytelling: Her keynotes blend real-world metrics, behavioral science, and unforgettable audience experiments that stick with audiences for long after the slide deck ends.

A former corporate executive who reached the highest of ladders in the corporate world before making it her mission to change workplace culture into competitive edge, Amy now equips boards, senior leaders, and people-managers to build workplaces wher... Show more

Gino Leandro Leon Gonzaga

Gino Leandro Leon Gonzaga

Líder de agilidad en una compañía del sector seguros y coordinador de la comunidad de práctica ágil a nivel corporativo en un grupo financiero regional. Con experiencia como Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Coach y actualmente como Chapter Lead, ha acompañado procesos de transformación desde distintos niveles. Es coach ontológico profesional y Agile Coach certificado, con un enfoque que combina agilidad, estrategia y desarrollo de liderazgo desde una mirada crítica y evolutiva del rol del agilista.

Líder de agilidad en una compañía del sector seguros y coordinador de la comunidad de práctica ágil a nivel corporativo en un grupo financiero regional. Con experiencia como Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Coach y actualmente como Chapter Lead, ha... Show more

Deepak P

Deepak P

Exuberantly passionate about learning the intricacies of technology, science and life as a whole with an intent to simplify the understanding and provide it to the mass.

Exuberantly passionate about learning the intricacies of technology, science and life as a whole with an intent to simplify the understanding and provide it to the mass. Show more

Clarence Maeng

Clarence Maeng

Clarence Maeng is an empathetic Civic Technologist that focuses on driving excellence through humility, humor, and meaningful relationships. He has a 13 year track record of successfully steering high-visibility, high-risk, high-impact government programs by coaching teams to care just as much about how things get delivered as what gets delivered.

Clarence Maeng is an empathetic Civic Technologist that focuses on driving excellence through humility, humor, and meaningful relationships. He has a 13 year track record of successfully steering high-visibility, high-risk, high-impact government pro... Show more

Bruna Bazzoni

Bruna Bazzoni

Graduated in Business Administration with a specialization in Project and Business Management, I joined IPT in 2009, my first job after graduating, where I went through the Purchasing area, I was Administrative Manager of a large Business Unit, I was a leader of the PMO and I am currently Manager of Operational Excellence, working on topics related to management, such as PMO, Agile and Operations Management.

Graduated in Business Administration with a specialization in Project and Business Management, I joined IPT in 2009, my first job after graduating, where I went through the Purchasing area, I was Administrative Manager of a large Business Unit, I was... Show more

Sofy Romero

Sofy Romero

As a strategic liaison between enterprise clients and corporate leadership, I amplify customer voices by translating operational challenges into actionable engineering and product strategies. My work empowers cross-functional teams to strengthen executive relationships and deliver measurable value across organizations of all sizes.

Previously as Data, AI & Gaming Director at a multinational cloud solutions provider, I launched 3 new business verticals with defined success metrics (KPIs/OKRs), built a member mentorship program boosting technical certification rates, and drove cultural transformation through ambassador programs.

During my tenure as Solutions Architect at AWS/Microsoft (Mexico/Canada), I engineered industry-first innovations like facial recognition systems for hospitality check-ins, AI-powered sentiment analysis for 911 and suicide prevention hotlines, and data analysis to create an alternative to chemotherapy.

A passionate advocate for diversity in STEM, I co-founded multiple Women in Technology initiatives across LATAM and Canada that have supported 850+ professionals through skill-building workshops and leadership development programs.

As a strategic liaison between enterprise clients and corporate leadership, I amplify customer voices by translating operational challenges into actionable engineering and product strategies. My work empowers cross-functional teams to strengthen exec... Show more

Quinn Fitzgerald

Quinn Fitzgerald

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Invention and by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies. Previously, Quinn served in the Obama White House and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, where she won the New Venture Competition.

She coaches a referral-only roster of founders - backed by firms like YC, Khosla, Collaborative Fund, Techstars, and Lowercarbon - and runs a collaborative Fundraising Sprint for early-stage founders. Her approach blends tactical business support and startup expertise with deep inner work. Quinn has spoken at SXSW, Harvard, Forbes, Bain Capital Ventures, Chief, CBS’ Innovation Nation, and more.

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Inventio... Show more

Isra Chahrazed Goumiri

Isra Chahrazed Goumiri

Hello everyone, I'm Isra Chahrazed, a passionate software engineer with a love for making complex technology accessible and engaging for all.

Beyond my technical work, I am deeply committed to STEM education. I've had the privilege of mentoring young learners through various virtual and in-person programs, including creating tech courses and overseeing teams of mentors. To further support educators, I established the Young Teachers Community to foster empowerment and collaboration.

My advocacy for accessible learning technologies has led me to speak at platforms, where I share insights into the tech industry and inspire others to pursue careers in STEM. I truly believe in the transformative power of education and love helping young learners discover their passions.

Sessions : Devoxx Morocco, Devoxx Belgium, Devfest Bari, Devfest Cairo, PyConFr…

Hello everyone, I'm Isra Chahrazed, a passionate software engineer with a love for making complex technology accessible and engaging for all. Beyond my technical work, I am deeply committed to STEM education. I've had the privilege of mentoring yo... Show more

Shezad Habib

Shezad Habib

Shezad Habib, the driving force behind the Founder and President of the Inc. 5000-recognized firm Manhattan Strategy Group, an Inc. 5000 company, where he guides the government agencies on high-value projects, especially in the area of national human capital strategy.

Shezad Habib, the driving force behind the Founder and President of the Inc. 5000-recognized firm Manhattan Strategy Group, an Inc. 5000 company, where he guides the government agencies on high-value projects, especially in the area of national human... Show more

Emma Urquhart

Emma Urquhart

I like to describe my career to people as making the world a better place for all people, no matter their needs. I truly believe our work makes a difference in people's lives. That is why accessibility is as much a passion as a profession. My aim in any role is to promote digital inclusivity and ensure that all users have equal access to information and services online.

My day-to-day work involves conducting accessibility audits and assessments to identify potential barriers to access. I like to offer solutions, not just list the problems, and prefer to work with the project team to find a fix that considers their team, their coding comfort level, and any system restrictions. Accessibility improvements shouldn't feel impossible, and it's important to me to spend time ensuring the project team feel positive about the improvements rather than frustrated.

In my role as a subject matter expert, I work with designers, developers, and content creators to ensure that their products and services meet accessibility standards and guidelines. I also support clients who would consider themselves 'non-technical', and enjoy the challenge of simplifying complex technical subjects.

I'm based in Scotland but can also be regularly found around Manchester, Leeds and London as part of my work with Nexer Digital. I'm also very comfortable speaking alongside any Nexer Digital colleagues -- you can check out their Sessionize pages: Danny Lancaster, Chris Bush, Rachel Breeze, and Molly Watt.

I like to describe my career to people as making the world a better place for all people, no matter their needs. I truly believe our work makes a difference in people's lives. That is why accessibility is as much a passion as a profession. My aim in ... Show more

Shubhendu Shubham

Shubhendu Shubham

Shubhendu is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a specialization in cloud security,Red Teaming. With five years of experience, he has honed his skills in threat hunting, drawing inspiration from his survival instincts developed while watching Bear Grylls shows. Shubhendu is an active open-source contributor to popular repositories like Docker Extensions and Microsoft Sentinel, DevSecOps Repo.

He holds five Azure certifications and has been recognized as a Kusto Golden Awardee, earning the title of Principal Detective Agent. His blog was ranked 24th in the Azure Blog-A-Thon 2021 by Microsoft.

Shubhendu is also a community leader, organizing multiple meetups such as Docker Bangalore and the Azure Developer Community. As a subject matter expert on Hack The Box, he enjoys playing Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges.

Shubhendu is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a specialization in cloud security,Red Teaming. With five years of experience, he has honed his skills in threat hunting, drawing inspiration from his survival instincts developed while watchin... Show more

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