As an experienced Business Analytics and Strategic Leader, Dean Shev drives transformational changes in the healthcare system. Currently, Dean serves on the Advisory Council for the Harvard Business Review and has previously delivered strategic consulting to top organizations in Canada. As the Founder of Shev Labs Nanotechnologies, Dean is a seasoned innovator and entrepreneur. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Victoria and a Master of Science from the University of Ottawa.

As an experienced Business Analytics and Strategic Leader, Dean Shev drives transformational changes in the healthcare system. Currently, Dean serves on the Advisory Council for the Harvard Business Review and has previously delivered strategic consu... Show more

As the founder of TruStar.ai, an AI company dedicated to advancing healthcare AI and senior care, my mission is to make AI accessible for everyone, using technology to drive real, impactful change. With over two decades of experience guiding industries and companies through technological transformations, I’ve witnessed firsthand the revolutionary impact of AI across multiple sectors.
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in healthcare, finance, and technology, helping organizations leverage AI to solve real-world challenges and optimize operations. These diverse experiences have given me a unique perspective on the practical applications of AI and its transformative potential. I hold a PhD in Health Informatics and have served as a professor at the University of North Texas, where I focused on equipping future leaders with the knowledge and skills to utilize information science for real-world impact in healthcare and beyond.
Recognizing the need for broader AI literacy in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, I also founded The AI Learning Lab, an initiative designed to demystify AI and make complex concepts accessible to all. My goal is to empower individuals—from curious beginners to seasoned professionals—to harness the power of AI and make meaningful contributions to their fields.
I have led AI workshops and spoken at conferences on topics such as generative AI, AI in business, and AI in healthcare, tailoring content to audiences ranging from engineers and data scientists to C-suite executives. My speaking style blends deep technical insights with practical strategies, ensuring that attendees leave with a clear understanding of how to implement AI in their own organizations. (www.theAiLearningLab.com)

As the founder of TruStar.ai, an AI company dedicated to advancing healthcare AI and senior care, my mission is to make AI accessible for everyone, using technology to drive real, impactful change. With over two decades of experience guiding industri... Show more

Christian Milaster is passionate about accelerating the adoption of digital health innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of extraordinary care. He is deeply committed to restore medical professionals’ job satisfaction by applying systems thinking principles and implementing systems solutions.

Christian is the Founder and CEO of Ingenium Digital Health Advisors, a boutique consulting firm focused on Accelerating the Adoption of Digital Health Innovation and of Ingenium Healthcare Advisors, focused on Guiding Healthcare Leaders to get the results they want. Starting out as a solo consultant, Ingenium Advisors now comprises a team of 15+ and a consortium of over a dozen expert advisors.

Born, raised, and educated as an Engineer in Germany, Christian started his career at IBM Global Services before joining the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, where he worked for 12 years in various roles before launching Ingenium in 2012.

Christian Milaster is passionate about accelerating the adoption of digital health innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of extraordinary care. He is deeply committed to restore medical professionals’ job satisfaction by applying systems thin... Show more

During a BSc in Biomedical Engineering in Portugal I had my first contact with AI. It sparked my curiosity and I kept studying it during my MSc in Medical Imaging in the Netherlands. Through a series of internships in hospitals and research labs, I found out how to best combine these two worlds together. Working at Philips Healthcare, I got a deeper understanding of medical imaging both as a technology and a business and that these are intrinsically linked. Now at Quibim, I get to apply all these learnings and pour it onto algorithms that turning images into actionable insights.

During a BSc in Biomedical Engineering in Portugal I had my first contact with AI. It sparked my curiosity and I kept studying it during my MSc in Medical Imaging in the Netherlands. Through a series of internships in hospitals and research labs, I f... Show more

Elle Provencher DTN, RDN-BC, BHN, FiFHI, RM, CH
Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine
Board Certified Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy
Bachelor of Science -Holistic Nutrition
Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner
Fellow- Institute For Human Individuality
Certified Hypnotist
National Wellness Speaker
Award Winning Collaborative Author

DOCTOR OF NATURAL MEDICINE
I treat each one of my patients as if they were one of my family! My credo as a Traditional Natural Health Practitioner is, to do the body no harm. Wellspring will only offer solutions that have been science-driven with a heart-based focus.

Over the course of the years, I have had the opportunity to work with highly skilled medical and holistic practitioners. By being involved with these people, I have had the ability to create a pathway of successful healing for people using a mind-body connection. Using the healing arts for proper nutrition with balanced supplementation, vibrational energy medicine, hypnosis, stress management, and the use of aromatherapy, my patients have shown the better quality of life and optimized health.

Elle Provencher DTN, RDN-BC, BHN, FiFHI, RM, CH Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine Board Certified Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy Bachelor of Science -Holistic Nutrition Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner Fellow- Institute For Huma... Show more

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology.

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology. Show more

After writing my master's thesis "Federated Learning on Brain Lesion Segmentation" at TU Munich, I joined DKFZ to be a part of developing Kaapana platform. My main focus is to make the platform extensible and provide necessary tools to the community in order for them to customize Kaapana based on their needs. I also participate in research which focuses on applications of federated learning on real world medical imaging data.

After writing my master's thesis "Federated Learning on Brain Lesion Segmentation" at TU Munich, I joined DKFZ to be a part of developing Kaapana platform. My main focus is to make the platform extensible and provide necessary tools to the community ... Show more

Kayleigh is an applied quantitative researcher with expertise in EHR-based studies, particularly in the areas of health inequality, pharmacoepidemiology, and prognosis research. Her studies focus on long-term conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, dementia, and psoriasis, and are marked by strong methodological rigour in epidemiology and biostatistics.

Kayleigh is an applied quantitative researcher with expertise in EHR-based studies, particularly in the areas of health inequality, pharmacoepidemiology, and prognosis research. Her studies focus on long-term conditions, including musculoskeletal pai... Show more

Marc Lehmann is passionate about supporting people and organizations to realize their full potential. He currently lives this passion as a methodology coach and ‘Manager Methodology & Coaching’ in Varian.
Marc holds a degree in Software Engineering. In >15 years of experience in software service and consulting, he has assumed different roles and worked with many companies. Agile principles and practices have always been a major theme in his work.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrlehmann/

Marc Lehmann is passionate about supporting people and organizations to realize their full potential. He currently lives this passion as a methodology coach and ‘Manager Methodology & Coaching’ in Varian. Marc holds a degree in Software Engineering.... Show more

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives innovative solutions for complex data challenges.

Based in Charleston, SC, Marc brings extensive hands-on healthcare experience as a former X-Ray technologist in operating and emergency rooms. His technical background as an Azure data engineer and Azure DBA further enhances his ability to deliver impactful end to end data solutions.

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives in... Show more

A change agent with 20+ years in IT, regulatory compliance, IT Risk Management, Information Security, cyber security, project and program management, and general shenanigans. Also a scuba diver, prosthetics maker, and oboe player.

A change agent with 20+ years in IT, regulatory compliance, IT Risk Management, Information Security, cyber security, project and program management, and general shenanigans. Also a scuba diver, prosthetics maker, and oboe player. Show more

Results-driven Senior Software Developer with expertise in full-stack development, machine learning, and technical leadership. Proven track record of delivering impactful digital solutions in healthcare and other industries. Passionate about innovation, mentoring, and driving technical excellence

Results-driven Senior Software Developer with expertise in full-stack development, machine learning, and technical leadership. Proven track record of delivering impactful digital solutions in healthcare and other industries. Passionate about innovati... Show more

Rudi Schmidt serves as CEO at the Amanahyat Institute in Abu Dhabi (AIAD). AIAD evaluates biomedical organizations and companies, their assets and business models in the context of financing rounds, M&A and due diligence reviews.

Before AIAD, Rudi served as COO at the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi and as CEO at !mmunetrue, a company that analyzes immunological patterns across diseases and treatments.

Rudi Schmidt also spent 15 years at Asklepios Hospitals, the 2nd largest hospital chain in Europe, the last 7 years as EVP Precision Medicine, and as CEO of several Asklepios affiliates, including a metagenome company and a provider of Real-World Data in precision medicine for commercial R&D.

In previous leadership positions, Rudi was responsible for Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Europe's largest listed IT system house (Bechtle AG) and at debitel AG, a joint venture between DaimlerChrysler, Metro and EP, which was later acquired by Swisscom AG.

Rudi Schmidt serves as CEO at the Amanahyat Institute in Abu Dhabi (AIAD). AIAD evaluates biomedical organizations and companies, their assets and business models in the context of financing rounds, M&A and due diligence reviews. Before AIAD, Rudi... Show more

Uday Bag is a seasoned Data Science Leader with 16 years of experience driving transformative AI and machine learning initiatives in healthcare. He specializes in the payer (health insurance) sector, optimizing claim adjudication, risk assessment, and operational efficiencies. Uday’s deep technical expertise spans Python, SQL, TensorFlow, Apache Spark, and Tableau capabilities he has leveraged to develop predictive models, automate workflows, and build large-scale data pipelines that improved claim adjudication accuracy by 20%.
As a Lead Product Consultant with Cognizant, Uday has configured and managed Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP programs, ensuring precise claims processing and regulatory compliance. He is adept at TriZetto Facets and NetworX, orchestrating benefit setups, provider contracts, and advanced reimbursement structures. Beyond healthcare, Uday explored blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), designing smart contract-driven lending, borrowing, and yield farming protocols.
Known for his collaborative spirit and analytical rigor, Uday reduces operational costs and enhances accuracy by implementing cutting-edge data solutions. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology and has completed specialized certifications in Healthcare Management, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. Dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through technology, Uday continuously explores innovations such as NLP and decentralized systems to bolster transparency, security, and efficiency in health services.

Uday Bag is a seasoned Data Science Leader with 16 years of experience driving transformative AI and machine learning initiatives in healthcare. He specializes in the payer (health insurance) sector, optimizing claim adjudication, risk assessment, an... Show more

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinary science and evolutionary hologenomics. Apart from the main projects, I am working with other computer vision projects related to medical, infrastructure and other smaller projects. My future projects will include multi-modal models within health science.

I did my Doctorate in the field computer vision for medical images. I have been working with images and textual data within medical domain. Currently, I have been involved in several projects related to bioinformatics, ML and multi-omics in veterinar... Show more

Matt is a Senior Data and Research Analyst at Cancer Research UK, with a background in physiology and science communication. Specializing in data analysis and visualization, Matt has built numerous maps, dashboards, and tools aimed at influencing policy makers and health professionals in the UK. A recent career highlight includes having one of his dashboards featured in political debates on the UK's long-term cancer plan, underscoring his valuable contribution to public health policy.

Matt is a Senior Data and Research Analyst at Cancer Research UK, with a background in physiology and science communication. Specializing in data analysis and visualization, Matt has built numerous maps, dashboards, and tools aimed at influencing pol... Show more

Amber Valimont is certified as a family nurse practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has a Master of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Her bachelor’s degree is from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Her initial clinical practice was in primary care/internal medicine from 2019-2022. She currently practices in advanced heart failure at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA since 2022. She is a member of AANP, HFSA (Heart Failure Society of America), and PCNP. She has been a per diem clinical adjunct with NP and DNP students at Duquesne University.

Amber Valimont is certified as a family nurse practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has a Master of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Her bachelor’s degree is from Duquesne University in Pit... Show more

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, detekcja fraudów i prognozowanie cen. Jego główne doświadczenie i zainteresowania dotyczą branży farmaceutycznej i ochrony zdrowia, ale brał udział w projektach z różnych obszarów, takich jak finanse, handel detaliczny, energetyka i rolnictwo. Obecnie odpowiada za projektowanie i wdrażanie rozwiązań danych, głównie z zakresu uczenia maszynowego i sztucznej inteligencji. Swoją wiedzą dzieli się jako trener data science, wykładowca i prelegent na konferencjach. Współautor prac naukowych, głównie z zakresu medycyny i statystyki, publikowanych m.in. w czasopismach z listy filadelfijskiej.

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, det... Show more

Vincent Goris builds bridges between IT and Business. As a consultant he has experience in BI, Data Science and Data exchange, predominantly in the healthcare field. Vincent is always on the lookout for new ways to help data make an impact in an organisation, while carefully considering unwanted side effects, which are of great concern for healthcare.

Vincent Goris builds bridges between IT and Business. As a consultant he has experience in BI, Data Science and Data exchange, predominantly in the healthcare field. Vincent is always on the lookout for new ways to help data make an impact in an orga... Show more

Healthcare Consultant | Physician Practice Optimization | Business Growth & Efficiency

With a degree in Organizational Communications and 36 years of experience in the healthcare industry, I bring a unique perspective to physician practices looking to improve operational efficiency, financial performance, and patient engagement. My diverse background spans pharmaceutical sales, sales management, skilled nursing administration, and medical software sales and development.

Throughout my career, I have observed thousands of physician practices, hospitals, managed care organizations, infusion centers, pharmacies, home healthcare companies, and therapy centers—ranging from single-provider offices to large national healthcare organizations. One constant remains: every year, healthcare professionals are expected to do more with less while navigating a rapidly evolving landscape.

I specialize in helping physician practices streamline operations, enhance revenue cycle management, integrate technology effectively, and adapt to industry changes—all with the goal of improving both patient outcomes and business success. By leveraging my deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience, I provide practical, results-driven strategies tailored to the unique needs of each practice.

Healthcare Consultant | Physician Practice Optimization | Business Growth & Efficiency With a degree in Organizational Communications and 36 years of experience in the healthcare industry, I bring a unique perspective to physician practices lookin... Show more

Christen is an experienced data management specialist with over 10 years of expertise as a data analyst, engineer, and architect, and Snowflake is the only thing she has not broken (yet). Passionate about innovation and process improvement, Christen has successfully modernized data platforms, implemented new technologies, and identified major cost savings at companies in Healthcare and Oil and Gas. She loves sharing knowledge with others and enabling teams to choose optimal solutions. Currently a Senior Solutions Engineer, Christen helps customers build innovative, cost effective solutions to business challenges in Healthcare using the Snowflake Data Cloud.

Christen is an experienced data management specialist with over 10 years of expertise as a data analyst, engineer, and architect, and Snowflake is the only thing she has not broken (yet). Passionate about innovation and process improvement, Christen ... Show more

Jammal Dorsey is a Product Leader with 20+ years of experience crafting innovative strategies. As the driving force behind Eleven (XI) Miles, LLC, he's passionate about building impactful products that delight customers and create positive change.

He's spearheaded digital transformation for a $7B healthcare system, generating $70–110M in annual savings. He's also led the development of AI-powered health tools and crucial solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic that helped mitigate the virus's spread. His expertise spans industries, from healthcare and fintech to government, with a trail of successful mobile apps and SaaS solutions.

Beyond his corporate and entrepreneurial ventures, Jammal is a dedicated mentor, investing his time in guiding the next generation of technology leaders through organizations like the Black Product Managers Network, Techstars, and American on Tech. He is deeply committed to fostering inclusive growth and development, actively supporting emerging talent at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

An accomplished author and thought leader, Jammal is known for his engaging perspectives on leadership, product management, and digital transformation. Whether addressing an audience of executives, entrepreneurs, or students, Jammal inspires action and innovation, leaving a lasting impact.

Jammal Dorsey is a Product Leader with 20+ years of experience crafting innovative strategies. As the driving force behind Eleven (XI) Miles, LLC, he's passionate about building impactful products that delight customers and create positive change. ... Show more

Ishika Mann is a BioInformatics Researcher with expertise spanning over molecular biology, bioinformatics, and analytical instrumentation. Previously she has worked at Fare Labs and AIIMS Roorkee, India
She has made significant contributions to the field by publishing multiple research papers, like the recent one with AMU (Aligarh Muslim University), on Biochemical Metabolic Pathways.

Ishika Mann is a BioInformatics Researcher with expertise spanning over molecular biology, bioinformatics, and analytical instrumentation. Previously she has worked at Fare Labs and AIIMS Roorkee, India She has made significant contributions to the ... Show more

Suhyun An is a leader in Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP), combining traditional care with regenerative medicine to help patients heal. After avoiding shoulder surgery through stem cell and PRP therapy, she earned a master’s in nursing science to deepen her knowledge. Suhyun An is passionate about improving lives through innovative treatments that focus on both natural healing and advanced techniques.

Suhyun An is a leader in Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP), combining traditional care with regenerative medicine to help patients heal. After avoiding shoulder surgery through stem cell and PRP therapy, she earned a master’s in nursing science to deepen... Show more

Karan Tejpal is a seasoned Business Intelligence professional with over seven years of experience in data analytics, healthcare innovation, and modern data solutions. As a Sr. BI Developer at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health, Karan specializes in health data integration, building scalable ETL pipelines, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.

Karan’s work combines advanced analytics and AI to tackle real-world challenges, with a focus on personalized medicine. His research explores how data and AI can revolutionize healthcare by tailoring treatments to individual patients, improving outcomes, and driving efficiency. Karan has a Master’s in Business Analytics from UMass and holds multiple certifications in Tableau, AWS, and Power BI.

A passionate advocate for data-driven decision-making, Karan is committed to bridging the gap between raw data and actionable insights. He regularly speaks on topics at the intersection of AI, data analytics, and healthcare innovation, inspiring developers to leverage their skills to create meaningful change.

Karan Tejpal is a seasoned Business Intelligence professional with over seven years of experience in data analytics, healthcare innovation, and modern data solutions. As a Sr. BI Developer at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health, Ka... Show more

Hey, I'm Vitalii, an Android Engineer at Flo Health Inc. We're building "The #1 women's health app worldwide with 60 million monthly active users." I'm working in the Health Monitor team, responsible for providing our customers with the most relevant information about their health, symptoms, and patterns.
Living in Barcelona provides an excellent opportunity for an active lifestyle and many outdoor activities. I usually play tennis and beach volleyball with our IT community; sometimes, we hike in the beautiful places of Catalonia; in our free time, we enjoy local restaurants and craft breweries and discuss new trends in IT.
The rest of the time, I usually spend time with my family, kid, and 8-kilos cat.

Hey, I'm Vitalii, an Android Engineer at Flo Health Inc. We're building "The #1 women's health app worldwide with 60 million monthly active users." I'm working in the Health Monitor team, responsible for providing our customers with the most relevant... Show more

Vimal is a CPA with a burning passion for Mental Fitness Coaching. Having personally experienced the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety on one's success and happiness, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and practices with fellow professionals. Through his own transformational journey towards happiness and success, Vimal has gained invaluable tools to help others achieve the same. Join him in his mission to guide professionals toward a fulfilling & stress-free personal and professional life.

Vimal is a CPA with a burning passion for Mental Fitness Coaching. Having personally experienced the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety on one's success and happiness, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and practices with fellow... Show more

Richard Kedziora is a co-founder at Estenda Solutions, where he specializes in people and process management. As a software architect, he provides strategic technical direction, guidance, and innovative insights in the development of digital health solutions that enhance patient outcomes, reduce costs, optimize efficiencies, and elevate patient/provider satisfaction.

With nearly three decades of experience in software, Mr. Kedziora is a goal-oriented professional adept in leadership, process enhancement, project and product management, as well as governance. His contributions to Estenda's clients work have garnered multiple accolades, including a HIMSS Davies Award, and secured several patents.

Mr. Kedziora holds an MBA from West Chester University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Duquesne University, where he was honored with the Excellence in Computer Science Award. He is a frequent guest on podcasts, a speaker at various technology and healthcare conferences, and has co-authored articles in prominent technology and clinical journals.

Richard Kedziora is a co-founder at Estenda Solutions, where he specializes in people and process management. As a software architect, he provides strategic technical direction, guidance, and innovative insights in the development of digital health ... Show more

Shahr has obtained an Executive MBA degree from the
Haskayne School of Business along with a Bachelor's degree in
Communications and Psychology from the University of Calgary
and recently obtained a Ventures certificate from the Ivy
Business School. Her career path has been focused in the
health sector working for various health foundations such as the
Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Shahr has extensive knowledge in health care fundraising and
business development working at Alberta Health Services and
the Hotchkiss Brain Institute , Shahr has served in leadership
roles, connecting the philanthropic community to clinicians and
researchers, raising over $30M for various research projects and
hospital departments.

Shahr is also the co-founder of a successful speaker series
and networking community that embraces business and
entrepreneurial failures while celebrating the lessons. She
has curated a professional and fun platform that allows
business leaders to talk about failures, build strong
relationships and share insights on the entrepreneurial
journey.

Shahr has obtained an Executive MBA degree from the Haskayne School of Business along with a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Psychology from the University of Calgary and recently obtained a Ventures certificate from the Ivy Business Scho... Show more

Just Isaac - Your Breakthrough Specialist

Just Isaac is renowned for his powerful and transparent approach to public speaking, empowering audiences to break through personal barriers and discover their true potential. A six-time boxing champion, Top 40 radio artist, lead actor, and three-time author, Just Isaac draws on his diverse experiences to deliver impactful messages that resonate deeply. He overcame significant challenges, including bullying and suicidal thoughts, to inspire others to rise above their limitations.

Known for connecting authentically with people, Just Isaac's talks are more than motivational—they are transformative. His words encourage audiences to embrace their inner greatness and push beyond their perceived boundaries. Whether speaking to small groups or large audiences, Just Isaac leaves a lasting impression, equipping listeners with the mindset and tools for lasting change.

Just Isaac - Your Breakthrough Specialist Just Isaac is renowned for his powerful and transparent approach to public speaking, empowering audiences to break through personal barriers and discover their true potential. A six-time boxing champion, T... Show more