Lianna Adams is a Human-Centered AI Strategist, Digital Dignity Advocate, and Cognitive Culture Builder recognised by ForbesWeb3, Animoca Brands, and Open Campus as a 2024 Social Impact & Ethics leader — and named one of the Top 10 Rising Women in Crypto 2023.

She has spoken at the WEF in Davos 2024, COP28, TEDx Youth, NFTNYC (four consecutive years), the World Web3.0 & AI Summit, EmpowHer AI, and Web3 Amsterdam, among others.

Her work centres on one urgent question: what do we preserve of ourselves as artificial intelligence transforms how we think, create, and relate? Through keynotes, workshops, and consulting, she helps organisations and communities build cultures where technology amplifies human capability — without eroding cognitive autonomy, creative identity, or dignity.

She is the creator of the Human-AI Cognitive Toolkit — nine science-backed tools for cognitive wellness in an AI-saturated world — and host of The Human Strata, a podcast and newsletter exploring the human layer in the age of AI. She hosts the Wirex Podcast and has convened 80,000+ community participants across digital events since 2021.

Lianna is also the founder of the Digital Dignity Initiative, leads the annual #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, and has served as a Non-Executive Director at Mental Health Spaces Collective.

She is available for keynotes, panels, moderation, fireside chats, and workshops.

Lianna Adams is a Human-Centered AI Strategist, Digital Dignity Advocate, and Cognitive Culture Builder recognised by ForbesWeb3, Animoca Brands, and Open Campus as a 2024 Social Impact & Ethics leader — and named one of the Top 10 Rising Women in Cr... Show more

Dr. Santosh Suresh is a distinguished imaging scientist and engineer with over a decade of specialized experience in real-time image processing, computer vision, and advanced algorithm development. As a Principal Image Processing Engineer at Auris Health Inc., he leads cutting-edge initiatives in medical imaging technologies that are revolutionizing minimally invasive diagnostics and treatment.
Dr. Suresh earned his Ph.D. in Imaging Science from Rochester Institute of Technology, where his groundbreaking research on multi-channel image analysis for solar dynamics established his reputation as an innovative problem-solver. His academic foundation, combined with experience at prestigious organizations including Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Intel Corporation, has shaped his unique approach to complex imaging challenges.
At Auris Health, Dr. Suresh spearheads the development of sophisticated endoscopic imaging solutions, designing bit-accurate ISP models for FPGA implementation and creating auto light and exposure gain control systems that maintain exceptional video quality for surgeons. His contributions were instrumental in the successful launch of Auris Health's robotics platform for lung cancer detection, which has significantly advanced diagnostic capabilities in pulmonology.
Previously at GEO Semiconductor, he pioneered HDR solutions and automatic flicker detection/correction algorithms that improved automotive safety imaging systems, boosting the accuracy of pedestrian and lane detection by 40% in challenging lighting environments. His work at Karl Storz Endoscopy focused on real-time color image processing algorithms for medical endoscopic cameras, enhancing diagnostic precision for clinicians.
Dr. Suresh's expertise spans multiple imaging modalities including Clear Pixel, RGB-IR, and flicker mitigation technologies. His proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and OpenCV enables him to develop sophisticated solutions for complex imaging problems. As a contributor to IEEE P2020 standards for automotive image quality and an NSF research grant recipient, he continues to advance the field through both practical applications and academic contributions.
Recognized among the top 5% of earners in his field, Dr. Suresh combines technical excellence with practical implementation skills to develop imaging technologies that transform medical diagnostics, enhance automotive safety, and advance scientific understanding.

Dr. Santosh Suresh is a distinguished imaging scientist and engineer with over a decade of specialized experience in real-time image processing, computer vision, and advanced algorithm development. As a Principal Image Processing Engineer at Auris He... Show more

Pari Patel is the Founder and CEO of Zone and a speaker on human intelligence, neurotechnology, and the future of computing.

At a moment when billions are being invested in making machines more intelligent, Pari is asking a different question: what are we doing to make humans more capable?

She founded Zone around the belief that the human mind represents one of technology's last great blind spots. We can measure our sleep, heart rate, movement, glucose, and recovery, yet most people have almost no objective understanding of how their own minds change throughout the day. Pari leads Zone's effort to change that by building technology at the intersection of brain-computer interfaces, consumer hardware, and AI. She holds 18+ USPTO patents across EEG and BCI technologies, and her work has been featured by TechCrunch and Yahoo Finance.

Onstage, Pari explores what happens when AI stops being technology we simply interact with and begins adapting to the human on the other side of the screen, and why the next computing revolution may be as much about understanding ourselves as building more powerful machines.

Pari Patel is the Founder and CEO of Zone and a speaker on human intelligence, neurotechnology, and the future of computing. At a moment when billions are being invested in making machines more intelligent, Pari is asking a different question: wh... Show more

Disleve Kanku is a software engineer and the founder of OncoSys AI, where he focuses on trustworthy healthcare AI infrastructure. His work spans data engineering, governance, lineage, auditability, and production controls for AI-enabled systems. He builds practical workflows that help teams move from fragmented data and prototypes toward systems whose inputs, actions, and human approvals can be examined and defended.

Disleve Kanku is a software engineer and the founder of OncoSys AI, where he focuses on trustworthy healthcare AI infrastructure. His work spans data engineering, governance, lineage, auditability, and production controls for AI-enabled systems. He b... Show more

I'm Jaime Rios, a Cloud Security Architect and AWS Community Builder (Security) based in Mexico City with 10+ years of experience building HIPAA-compliant infrastructure for US healthtech companies.

I specialize in securing generative AI workloads on AWS. designing architectures with Amazon Bedrock, Connect, AppFlow, and Customer Profiles that let healthcare organizations adopt AI without compromising patient privacy. Speaker at JSConf MX 2025 ("HIPAA-Ready desde el Frontend") and AWS Community Day México 2025 (main stage). AWS Solutions Architect Associate certified.

I'm Jaime Rios, a Cloud Security Architect and AWS Community Builder (Security) based in Mexico City with 10+ years of experience building HIPAA-compliant infrastructure for US healthtech companies. I specialize in securing generative AI workload... Show more

Ibrahim Fadhili is a founder and edge AI engineer building Denizen, an on-device AI infrastructure and Flutter SDK and Ubuntu Afya, an offline clinical assistant for frontline health workers built on top of it. His work focuses on making AI reach people cloud-first products leave out.

Ibrahim Fadhili is a founder and edge AI engineer building Denizen, an on-device AI infrastructure and Flutter SDK and Ubuntu Afya, an offline clinical assistant for frontline health workers built on top of it. His work focuses on making AI reach peo... Show more

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure.

As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that never stops moving. He helps leaders cut through noise, make better decisions, and lead with clarity during moments that actually matter.

What sets David apart?
He brings the mindset of a professional basketball referee to the boardroom. From officiating college, high school, and professional games, including Ice Cube’s Big3 League, David knows what it means to make fast, high-stakes decisions with no replays, no excuses, and all eyes on you. That experience fuels his powerful leadership framework built on accountability, communication, consistency, and trust.

David’s energy, authenticity, and real-world approach have landed him on the TEDx stage and made him a go-to voice for conferences, podcasts, and leadership events nationwide. His talks don’t inspire for a moment, they create action, momentum, and lasting change.

If your audience wants motivation and practical takeaways they can use Monday morning, David Posner delivers, every time.

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure. As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that ne... Show more

Developer specializing in building human-centered solutions in the healthcare industry. My experience spans from leading design direction for large medical sites serving over 40,000+ daily patients to creating full-stack applications that directly impact thousands of practitioners across the nation. Creating content around the intersection of technology and healthcare.

Developer specializing in building human-centered solutions in the healthcare industry. My experience spans from leading design direction for large medical sites serving over 40,000+ daily patients to creating full-stack applications that directly im... Show more

Kristin Nobles is an AI for Good founder, social impact strategist, entrepreneur, and capital innovator working at the intersection of technology, healthcare, media, intellectual property, and impact finance.**

As Founder and CEO of B Noble Impact and Noble Care, Kristin has spent more than 25 years building, financing, and positioning companies, technologies, intellectual property, and mission-driven initiatives. Across her career, she has helped structure more than $500 million in capital and transactions**, bringing an operator’s understanding of how technology, leadership, capital, and storytelling must work together to create meaningful scale.

Today, Kristin is the creator of CAREN AI, an AI-powered healthcare copilot being developed to help patients with complex health conditions navigate fragmented healthcare, organize and control their health information, connect with appropriate providers, and contribute to the research and outcomes data needed to improve care.

Her work began with her own experience navigating complex illness and the questions surrounding breast implant-associated illness. That experience evolved into SickTitties.org, Noble Care Research, and a broader mission to use AI, patient-owned data, research, advocacy, and media to help move underserved health conditions from fragmented information toward evidence, access, and ultimately covered care.

Kristin is also an experienced media entrepreneur and executive producer whose work spans podcasts, film, streaming, branded entertainment, advocacy campaigns, and emerging media technologies. Her projects include Close to the Chest, Creating Woodstock, and the development of new media designed to turn awareness into measurable action.

She has spoken on AI for Good and technology-driven impact at the United Nations and international innovation forums, bringing together perspectives that are too often separated: entrepreneur, financier, technologist, patient advocate, artist, and media creator.

In 2026, Kristin was named Women Entrepreneur of the Year by Women in Cloud, recognizing her leadership in technology, entrepreneurship, and impact.

Her signature framework, TLC: Technology, Leadership + Capital, challenges organizations to think beyond innovation as a product and instead build the complete ecosystem required to fund, communicate, distribute, and scale change.

Whether speaking about artificial intelligence, women’s health, impact investing, entrepreneurship, patient-centered innovation, intellectual property, media, or the future of capital, Kristin’s central thesis is simple:

Kristin Nobles is an AI for Good founder, social impact strategist, entrepreneur, and capital innovator working at the intersection of technology, healthcare, media, intellectual property, and impact finance.** As Founder and CEO of B Noble Impact... Show more

I am a Computer Science sophomore at the university of yaoundé 1 with data science as a speciallity and a self taught UI designer. I build with Python across projects ranging from data visualization to AI-powered tools, including KALARA, an offline-first AAC platform designed for non-verbal autistic students in Cameroon.

I am a Computer Science sophomore at the university of yaoundé 1 with data science as a speciallity and a self taught UI designer. I build with Python across projects ranging from data visualization to AI-powered tools, including KALARA, an offline-f... Show more

Lucas Paulo Garcia Rodovalho é gestor público, atualmente ocupando o cargo de Secretário Municipal de Inovação Tecnológica (SITEC) na Prefeitura de Senador Canedo, no estado de Goiás.

📌 Trajetória Profissional e Atuação
Gestão Pública em Senador Canedo: Além da liderança na Secretaria de Inovação Tecnológica (SITEC), atuou em outras pastas do município, como Secretário Municipal de Inovação Tecnológica e Apoio Institucional, Secretário Interino de Saúde, Secretário Interino de Governança, Gestão e Planejamento, e Assessor Especial do Prefeito.

Conselhos e Representações: Preside o Conselho Municipal de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (COMCITI) de Senador Canedo, atua no Conselho Municipal de Direitos Humanos e integra o Conselho de Administração da Companhia Metropolitana de Transportes Coletivos (CMTC) da Região Metropolitana de Goiânia.

Outras Experiências: Já atuou como Auxiliar Parlamentar Sênior no Senado Federal e como instrutor do Pronatec no curso de Assistente Administrativo.

🎓 Formação Acadêmica
Possui especializações do tipo Lato Sensu em Gestão em Saúde pela Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) e em Public Health pela Universidade de São Paulo (USP).

Lucas Paulo Garcia Rodovalho é gestor público, atualmente ocupando o cargo de Secretário Municipal de Inovação Tecnológica (SITEC) na Prefeitura de Senador Canedo, no estado de Goiás. 📌 Trajetória Profissional e Atuação Gestão Pública em Senador... Show more

Raj Devarajan grew up in India with a steady sense of purpose and an early commitment to medicine. At fifteen, he entered Madras Medical College, beginning medical school while many students were still deciding what to study. That early step reflected the focus that would guide his long professional path.

After completing medical school, Raj moved to the US for advanced training. He completed residencies in adult psychiatry at Yale University, child psychiatry at Harvard University, and internal medicine and gastroenterology at Tufts University. By the time his fellowship ended in 1994, he had developed a broad clinical background that enabled him to understand patients' needs across both physical and behavioral health.

In 1994, Raj founded Middlesex Gastroenterology, PC. Over the next 29 years, he helped grow one of the busiest gastroenterology practices in Massachusetts. Before retiring from clinical medicine in 2023, he performed more than sixty thousand endoscopic procedures. He also founded the ERCP program at Emerson Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, supporting treatment for problems involving the bile ducts and pancreas.

Raj Devarajan, MD, worked closely with Emerson Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and Yale New Haven Medical Center. In 2005, he established ASC Middlesex Endoscopy Center, LLC, to help provide patient care more efficiently outside the hospital setting. He served as the facility's President until 2023.

Raj's leadership included serving as President of the Medical Staff at Emerson Hospital from 2015 to 2017 and as a Board member from 2015 to 2019. He also served as Past President of the Massachusetts Gastroenterology Association and the American Association of Gastroenterologists of Indian Origin. Beyond healthcare, he founded several companies in other sectors.

Raj served as a speaker for Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Forest Pharmaceuticals, and AstraZeneca. He also worked as a consultant for Boston Scientific and Pentax Corporation and served on the Medical Advisory Board of Cristcot Corporation and Allurion Corporation. He appeared in television interviews to explain common gastrointestinal diseases in clear language. He also holds a share of a patent for an HCA drug formulation tested worldwide and currently awaiting FDA approval.

Outside work, he enjoys golf, tennis, chess, bridge, and skiing. He is a father of two adult children and values charitable service, including supporting a school in India and volunteering at the Acton Food Pantry.

Today, Raj Devarajan serves as Global Medical Monitor at Cristcot, leveraging his clinical and regulatory experience to support drug development programs and advance medicine more broadly.

Raj Devarajan grew up in India with a steady sense of purpose and an early commitment to medicine. At fifteen, he entered Madras Medical College, beginning medical school while many students were still deciding what to study. That early step reflecte... Show more

Dr. Saara Haapanen is a human performance and leadership strategist, speaker, and internationally published researcher whose PhD work focused on motivation and optimal performance.
For more than 25 years, she has coached and trained high performers across individual, team, and organizational settings, from elite athletes and executives to physicians and large workforces.
Through Performance is Haapanen, she helps organizations create the conditions for their humans to perform at their best. Her work integrates motivation science, psychobiosocial performance, neurodiversity, workplace well-being, and practical performance design.
Saara has been featured in Forbes Health, Shape, Reader’s Digest, and other national media and is known for energetic, highly interactive sessions that turn research into ideas leaders can immediately use.

Dr. Saara Haapanen is a human performance and leadership strategist, speaker, and internationally published researcher whose PhD work focused on motivation and optimal performance. For more than 25 years, she has coached and trained high performers... Show more

Dr. Armin Ernst is an international healthcare executive with over 35 years of experience in clinical medicine, academic leadership, and health system development. His work has taken him across several continents, including North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Through each role, he has focused on improving care delivery models while maintaining a strong connection to the clinical foundations that first defined his path in healthcare.

Armin has served in multiple CEO roles, leading organizations through significant growth, operational transformation, and system reform. His leadership has emphasized collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve effective and sustainable health outcomes. He continues to contribute to developing accountable, patient-focused care models that support long-term improvements in quality, access, and efficiency.

Dr. Ernst completed his medical education in Europe and moved to the United States for advanced clinical training. He pursued an internal medicine residency and a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship. He also earned a graduate degree in healthcare management to support his transition into executive leadership. This background allows him to bridge modern healthcare systems' clinical and administrative aspects with a balanced perspective and discipline.

Armin Ernst, MD, is known for helping design and implement integrated delivery systems in various healthcare settings. His work has included developing high-performance care networks and working with health authorities to create structures aligned with policy and frontline realities. He has also engaged with ministries of health and global partners to introduce models that reduce disparities and support more coordinated care.

Armin was a leader in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping expand ICU capacity and implement treatment protocols in a cross-border context. He was involved in building a new medical education program to improve physician training and increase access to care in regions with limited resources. His contributions during this time demonstrated a sense of urgency and a focus on future preparedness.

Dr. Ernst has led a large ambulatory care group and previously directed specialty services at a major teaching hospital. He managed teams across multiple locations in both roles and developed systems to improve clinical integration. His mentorship has shaped the careers of many healthcare professionals who have advanced into influential roles within academic and clinical institutions.

Armin Ernst of Malta has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks, contributing to the scientific understanding of pulmonary disease and healthcare delivery innovation. He frequently shares his insights at international conferences and remains active in discussions shaping the direction of global healthcare. His academic work is closely tied to his commitment to real-world problem-solving in medicine.

Armin also supports humanitarian organizations and charitable causes alongside his family. He approaches leadership with a sense of service, humility, and accountability. His work continues to reflect a mission-driven commitment to building health systems that are reliable, inclusive, and capable of responding to both present and future challenges.

Dr. Armin Ernst is an international healthcare executive with over 35 years of experience in clinical medicine, academic leadership, and health system development. His work has taken him across several continents, including North America, Europe, Lat... Show more

Psychological stress is not an individual problem — it is a systemic issue. I make sure that mental health is not only discussed as part of occupational safety, but actively integrated into everyday working life. As an expert in workplace mental health, I help companies establish healthy and productive work environments that go beyond legal compliance, enhance employee well-being and enable people to reach their full potential.

I also train Mental Health First Aiders.

As a psychologist with more than 15 years of experience in occupational safety, I advise, coach and train a wide range of target groups — especially managers at all levels and occupational safety professionals.

With my many years of experience in analysing and assessing psychological stress in the workplace — including risk assessments of psychological hazards — I support companies in creating healthy and productive work environments. My tailored approaches not only help companies comply with legal requirements, but also improve employee well-being and performance.

**How do I do this?**

✅ I conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify stressors and psychological hazards.

✅ I develop tailored prevention strategies and training programmes to promote mental health.

✅ I advise companies on implementing sustainable workplace changes that effectively support mental health.

✅ I coach managers and employees on professional and personal issues — from conflicts and decision-making to personal development.

The health of people and good collaboration are very important to me. That is why these topics are at the heart of my work.

Psychological stress is not an individual problem — it is a systemic issue. I make sure that mental health is not only discussed as part of occupational safety, but actively integrated into everyday working life. As an expert in workplace mental heal... Show more

I am Doleh Khan, a development professional with experience in programme management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), gender research, and youth empowerment. I currently serve as a Program Officer at The Lord Sarfraz Foundation, where I coordinate an Equine Therapy Programme supporting children with autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome.

Previously, I worked with organizations including FAO, Research and Development Foundation (RDF), HANDS Pakistan, and Community World Service Asia. My work has focused on vocational skills development, humanitarian response, gender equality, research, and community engagement. I have contributed to programmes that supported more than 1,300 young people and women with skills training, livelihoods, and employment opportunities across Sindh.

I represented Pakistan at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (UNCC Bangkok) and have participated in international leadership initiatives, advocating for youth empowerment, inclusive development, and evidence-based policymaking. As a Vice Chancellor's Gold Medalist in Gender Studies, I am passionate about creating opportunities for underserved communities and advancing sustainable development through research, innovation, and collaboration.

I am Doleh Khan, a development professional with experience in programme management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), gender research, and youth empowerment. I currently serve as a Program Officer at The Lord Sarfraz Founda... Show more

Azure, Check! Power Platform, Check! Not only am I a geek on technology, helping others is what thrives me!
From low-code and fusion-dev to process management and more. My background is in technology for healthcare and that is what excites me the most!

Azure, Check! Power Platform, Check! Not only am I a geek on technology, helping others is what thrives me! From low-code and fusion-dev to process management and more. My background is in technology for healthcare and that is what excites me the mo... Show more

Yug Mallik is an AI & Digital Strategy Leader and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) who helps organizations turn data into decisions and AI into real, measurable impact. With 17+ years of industry experience, he has led AI-driven initiatives across Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and enterprise platforms, bridging the gap between emerging technologies and practical business outcomes.

His expertise spans Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architectures, Agentic AI, Copilot frameworks, AI automation, and Responsible AI governance—enabling teams to design scalable, ethical, and production-ready AI systems.

As a speaker, trainer, and mentor, Yug blends strategic perspective with hands-on execution, helping audiences move beyond hype to focus on real-world adoption, governance, and sustainable value creation in enterprise AI.

Yug Mallik is an AI & Digital Strategy Leader and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) who helps organizations turn data into decisions and AI into real, measurable impact. With 17+ years of industry experience, he has led AI-driven initiatives across H... Show more

Anurag Nedunuri is an enterprise workflow architect and independent researcher with nearly 13 years of experience building automation platforms for healthcare, financial services, and insurance organizations. He designs systems that put AI to work in regulated environments, where a wrong answer or a data leak has real consequences.

His recent work includes a production LLM-assisted submission triage system for insurance that cut processing time, and security architecture for healthcare prior authorization platforms that handle protected health information.

He is the author of the OWASP React Security Cheat Sheet, merged into the OWASP Cheat Sheet Series, and the creator of FieldShield, an open-source React library that reduces exposure of sensitive form input to session-recording and analytics scripts. He has spoken at SINCONF 2026, Raptors Conference 2026, and the IEEE Rochester Section Workshop on AI-Native Networking, Resilience and Forensics at RIT. He serves on technical program committees and peer reviews for international conferences.

He is a certified Pega Lead System Architect. He speaks about governing unreliable AI, protecting patient data in web applications, and designing workflow systems that hold up under regulation.

Anurag Nedunuri is an enterprise workflow architect and independent researcher with nearly 13 years of experience building automation platforms for healthcare, financial services, and insurance organizations. He designs systems that put AI to work in... Show more

10 plus years of experience in Clinical Research

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Kendra Flowers, RDH, MSDH, CDIPC, is a dental hygienist turned strategist and co-founder of Merkaba Strategy & Health Advisors, a consultancy specializing in dental tech and product commercialization, clinical implementation, and go-to-market strategy. Her career spans clinical practice, dental hygiene education, and clinical and compliance leadership roles at Elite Dental Partners, Walmart Health, and Smile America Partners, giving her a working view of how clinical evidence becomes everyday workflow. A 2026 ADHA Standout Seven Award winner in the Administrator category and Women in DSO Clinical Leadership Award finalist, Kendra speaks on clinical implementation, strengths-based leadership, and bringing dental innovation to market. She has spoken at the Merkaba Dental Summit, DeW Life Learning Crew, Women in DSO Empower and Grow Conference, and Becker’s Dental Conference, has been a guest on numerous industry podcasts, and will deliver a DeW Talk at the 2026 DeW Life 10th Anniversary Retreat.

Kendra Flowers, RDH, MSDH, CDIPC, is a dental hygienist turned strategist and co-founder of Merkaba Strategy & Health Advisors, a consultancy specializing in dental tech and product commercialization, clinical implementation, and go-to-market strateg... Show more

David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering.

His research on deploying deep learning for automated radiology reports was published in the Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering (JIWE) and earned Best Presenter Award at NexSymp 2025 in Malaysia. Beyond government work, he founded SheerFit, an AI-powered wellness platform serving users across communities.

David's work focuses on building production AI systems that actually work in resource-constrained environments, not just in labs. He's passionate about honest conversations about what it really takes to deploy AI in the real world: the failures, the compromises, and the unglamorous solutions that actually ship.

David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering. His research on deployi... Show more

Justin O'Leary is an independent security researcher at olearysec.com. He hunts confused deputy flaws in cloud-native infrastructure, the places where a Kubernetes operator trusts a namespace more than it should. That work has produced privilege escalation findings in Config Connector, AWS Controllers for Kubernetes, Azure Service Operator and Crossplane, a Black Hat USA 2026 briefing, and a GCVE Numbering Authority designation (GNA-119). He has also spent twenty years as the operator on the other side of those trust boundaries, most recently running research infrastructure at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Justin O'Leary is an independent security researcher at olearysec.com. He hunts confused deputy flaws in cloud-native infrastructure, the places where a Kubernetes operator trusts a namespace more than it should. That work has produced privilege esca... Show more

Saiteja Jonnalagadda is a Senior Cloud Engineer at CVS Health, where he works on patient identity at national scale, deciding which records belong to the same person on a healthcare platform that serves more than 185 million people. He is the lead designer of its real-time demographic events service and its record reconciliation systems, and he built the Overmatched Records resolution system that corrects the cases where matching was too aggressive. He also defined the enterprise real-time event taxonomy that teams across the platform now follow.

His original research sits in the same field. He has written six papers in IEEE conferences and computing journals, three of them as sole author. One introduced salt-hashed Bloom filter encoding, a method for linking patient records across organizations without exposing the raw identifiers, presented at IEEE INTCEC. His other work covers real-time anomaly detection for fraud prevention at IEEE UEMCON and generative AI for synthetic patient data used to train identity matching and deduplication models.

He also helps decide what the field publishes. He serves on technical program committees, including the IEEE World AI IoT Congress, reviews for two IEEE journal pools, and has peer reviewed more than 100 papers across 25 or more international conferences. He has judged at Major League Hacking events, the Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo, the Kennesaw State CCSE Computing Showcase, and LA Hacks.

He has built production data systems in healthcare, payments, and trading since 2019. He is an IEEE Senior Member and a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society, and holds an M.S. in Applied Computer Science.

Saiteja Jonnalagadda is a Senior Cloud Engineer at CVS Health, where he works on patient identity at national scale, deciding which records belong to the same person on a healthcare platform that serves more than 185 million people. He is the lead de... Show more

Ich bin von Natur aus ein fröhlicher Mensch und glaube daran, dass eine positive, lösungsorientierte Haltung gerade dann einen Unterschied macht, wenn es kompliziert wird. Ich arbeite an der Schnittstelle von Projekt- und Prozessmanagement, Kommunikation und Veränderung. Seit mehreren Jahren spreche ich auf Bühnen über Themen aus den Bereichen Mental Health, Frauen in der IT, Kommunikation und Zusammenarbeit. Als Projekt- und Prozessmanagerin, Speakerin und angehende Prädikantin der EKHN verbinde ich berufliche Erfahrung mit persönlichen Perspektiven. Ich möchte komplexe Themen verständlich machen, zum Perspektivwechsel anregen und zeigen, dass Professionalität, Menschlichkeit und Humor wunderbar zusammenpassen.

Ich bin von Natur aus ein fröhlicher Mensch und glaube daran, dass eine positive, lösungsorientierte Haltung gerade dann einen Unterschied macht, wenn es kompliziert wird. Ich arbeite an der Schnittstelle von Projekt- und Prozessmanagement, Kommunika... Show more

Niko Hems is a longevity and preventive medicine expert, speaker, and Head of Strategy & Medical Communications at YEARS, a physician-led preventive healthcare company in Berlin. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from Nova SBE, studied at UC Berkeley, and is pursuing an MSc in Longevity Science at the Geneva College of Longevity Science. He has also completed training at the National University of Singapore’s Healthy Longevity Talent Incubator.

As co-host of the Return on Health podcast and a recognized voice in longevity, Niko focuses on translating scientific evidence into practical strategies for healthier, longer lives, with a particular interest in preventive healthcare, human performance, and the future of medicine.

Niko Hems is a longevity and preventive medicine expert, speaker, and Head of Strategy & Medical Communications at YEARS, a physician-led preventive healthcare company in Berlin. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from Nova SBE, studied at UC B... Show more

Chris Zollman is the Atlanta-based founder of Stepping Stones of Atlanta (https://steppingstonesofatl.com), a men's sober living home, and My Sober Friend (https://mysoberfriend.com), which offers sober companions, recovery coaching, recovery transport and drug testing nationwide. In recovery himself, he helps others build lasting sobriety. Topics: addiction recovery, sober living, recovery coaching.

Chris Zollman is the Atlanta-based founder of Stepping Stones of Atlanta (https://steppingstonesofatl.com), a men's sober living home, and My Sober Friend (https://mysoberfriend.com), which offers sober companions, recovery coaching, recovery transpo... Show more

Dr. Michael Piepkorn is an esteemed clinical dermatologist, dermatopathologist, and researcher with over five decades of dedicated service to the medical field. He has held numerous academic positions and conducted groundbreaking research, particularly in melanoma skin cancer and psoriasis. His extensive expertise in dermatopathology, which is the study of skin pathology, has solidified his reputation as one of the foremost leaders in his field.

He currently practices at Dermatopathology Northwest in Seattle, Washington, where he diagnoses diseases by analyzing skin biopsies. His work at this clinic is complemented by his role at the University of Washington, where he is part of the pigmented lesion and melanoma clinic at the Roosevelt outpatient facility. His ability to combine clinical practice with research ensures he remains at the forefront of the fight against skin cancer.

With board certifications in pathology, dermatology, and dermatopathology, Piepkorn's qualifications and experience are extensive. He has held prominent academic roles at the University of Utah and the University of Washington, contributing to advancing medical knowledge and dermatology practices. In 2000, he co-founded a skin pathology lab in Bellevue, Washington, which has become a vital center for diagnosing and treating skin diseases. His work in both clinical and academic settings has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of dermatopathology.

One of Michael Piepkorn, PHD's most notable contributions to medical science was identifying the p16 or CDKN2A gene linked to familial melanoma. This discovery marked a pivotal moment in melanoma research, providing invaluable insight into the genetic components of skin cancer. Recognizing his research and clinical expertise, the American Society of Dermatopathology awarded Dr. Michael an honor in 2004, further cementing his standing in the field.

He has published more than 170 original journal articles related to medicine. A sample of Dr. Piepkorn’s prolific work includes the following:
“Pathologists' Diagnosis of Invasive Melanoma and Melanocytic Proliferations: Observer Accuracy and Reproducibility Study”
“Assessment of Second-Opinion Strategies for Diagnoses of Cutaneous Melanocytic Lesions”
“Concordance and Reproducibility of Melanoma Staging According to the 7th vs 8th Edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual”
“Malpractice Concerns, Defensive Medicine, and the Histopathology Diagnosis of Melanocytic Skin Lesions”
“Characteristics and Diagnostic Performance of Pathologists Who Enjoy Interpreting Melanocytic Lesions”
“Population-Based Analysis of Histologically Confirmed Melanocytic Proliferations Using Natural Language Processing”
“Pathologist Characteristics Associated with Accuracy and Reproducibility of Melanocytic Skin Lesion Interpretation”
“Skin Cancer Screening: Recommendations for Data-driven Screening Guidelines and a Review of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Controversy”
“Pathologists' Use of Second Opinions in Interpretation of Melanocytic Cutaneous”
“Pathologist Characteristics Associated With Rendering Higher-Grade Diagnoses for Melanocytic Lesions”
“Accuracy of Digital Pathologic Analysis vs Traditional Microscopy in the Interpretation of Melanocytic Lesions.”
“Revision of the Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis Classification Schema for Melanocytic Lesions: A Consensus Statement”
“MPATH-Dx Version 2.0 Schema for Melanocytic Lesions: A Robust Tool for Standardized Diagnostic Reporting”
“Shifts in Cutaneous Melanocytic Tumor Diagnostic Terminology: Melanocytoma, MPATH-Dx V2.0 and the WHO Skin5”

In addition to his clinical and research contributions, Dr. Piepkorn has played an integral role in educating the next generation of dermatologists and dermatopathologists. He has mentored many young physicians, helping to shape their careers and instilling in them a commitment to scientific research and patient care. His mentorship has helped ensure that the next generation of medical professionals continues pushing the boundaries of knowledge in dermatopathology and melanoma research.

He has been a vital educator at the University of Washington, training numerous clinical and dermatopathologists. His dedication to educating future physicians has had a lasting impact on the field, with his students going on to contribute to medical research and practice.

His impressive educational background laid the foundation for his successful career. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1973 and earned a PhD from the University of Washington in 1980. His residency in pathology and dermatology was completed at the University of Washington, where he also held a joint faculty appointment in the Department of Dermatology and Pathology during the 1990s. These academic experiences were crucial in shaping his understanding of dermatology's clinical and research aspects.

Piepkorn's undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota provided the initial academic foundation that allowed him to pursue his medical career with distinction. His educational journey reflects his lifelong commitment to learning and his passion for advancing the medical field.

He has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to dermatology and medical education. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the Clinical Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of Washington’s Residency Program in 2009 and 2018. These awards highlight his exceptional abilities as both a clinician and a mentor.

The Michael Piepkorn Endowed Chair in Dermatology Research was established at the University of Washington in 2011 to honor his significant contributions to the field.

Piepkorn, MD, enjoys outdoor activities outside of his professional accomplishments. He has a passion for landscaping and gardening, and he frequently spends time in nature, participating in backpacking, mountaineering, and photography. His love for climbing has led him to scale hundreds of mountains in the United States and abroad, reinforcing his deep connection to the natural world.

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