Cara Holt is a leadership and enablement speaker with a lifelong passion for helping people find their voice and perform at their best. She began public speaking at the age of eight, consistently winning speech competitions through high school and college, long before she realized it would become a defining part of her career.

In her third year as an educator, Cara transitioned from the classroom to training adults, quickly becoming a sought-after professional learning facilitator. She has presented at both state and national conferences and served as a national speaker for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s ECET2 initiative, supporting educators across the country in building confidence, instructional expertise, and sustainable systems for learning.

Over the course of her career, Cara has trained teachers and leaders nationwide and now applies that same learning science and human-centered approach to enablement, where she trains and coaches sales professionals daily. In 2025, she spoke at the Sales Enablement Collective, where a spontaneous conversation with an attendee’s leadership team led to a virtual speaking invitation and a defining moment: when asked how long she had been motivational speaking, her honest answer was “since 12 p.m. today.” That moment clarified what had been true all along—speaking is not new for her; claiming it publicly was.

As a busy mom of four, Cara brings a grounded, real-world perspective to the stage. She speaks on leadership, enablement, spirituality, gentle parenting, and raising self-aware, resilient kids, meeting audiences where they are and helping them grow with intention. Her talks blend credibility, authenticity, and actionable insight, leaving people both inspired and equipped.

Cara Holt is a leadership and enablement speaker with a lifelong passion for helping people find their voice and perform at their best. She began public speaking at the age of eight, consistently winning speech competitions through high school and co... Show more

𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐊𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 is a Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead at LinkedIn, where he architects privacy-first mobile infrastructure serving over 1 billion members globally. His 12+ year career has defined the mobile stack for the world's largest technology platforms—his original contributions to the Android ecosystem have been productionized by Google, cited as industry best practices, and deployed to billions of devices.

𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Raman is an IEEE Senior Member and appointed member of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society's Technical Committee on Integrated Sensing & Mobile Intelligence, where he helps define industry standards for Next-Gen Mobile AI and 6G Edge Computing.

★ 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒
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Raman is an internationally sought-after voice on mobile infrastructure, privacy engineering, and on-device AI:

➤ 𝐀𝐢𝟒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (Las Vegas) — Invited speaker at America's largest AI conference (12,000+ attendees, 90+ countries); speaker roster include Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng

➤ 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐮 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢 — Selected as Keynote Speaker alongside the Director of AI Office (UAE Ministry of Health) and Staff Engineer from X. One of the few non-Google Developer Expert speakers chosen for keynote—selected purely on industry track record

➤ 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 — Google Developer Groups flagship conference around the globe; 1 of 12 distinguished speakers alongside SVP of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase

➤ 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 — World's largest gathering of women technologists (25,000+ attendees). Expert Braindate Host with sessions fully booked and 100+ attendees on waitlist. Attendees included engineers from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, and students from MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and UC Berkeley

➤ 𝐀𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 — Invited Keynote speaker at a major annual event focusing on the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT)

➤ 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 — Selected among few LinkedIn employees to represent at the conference

★ 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏
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Recognized expert judge and technical advisor across elite competitions worldwide:

✰ 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Technical Judge at Cornell (BigRed//Hacks), Johns Hopkins (HopHacks), University of Washington (DubHacks), UC Berkeley (Cal Hacks; mentor only), Carnegie Mellon (NexHacks)

✰ 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐬: Judge for Monday.com × Lovable × Railway Full-Stack Founder Hackathon (served alongside Member of Technical Staff at Anthropic and AI Director at Verizon); AceMakers GTM Hackathon (Munich); Venture Miner (Vibe Demo Day)

✰ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐘𝐂: Strategic Technical Advisor evaluating ventures on mobile architecture, on-device AI, and enterprise scalability

✰ 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧: Technical Mentor for Harvard/MIT participants competing for $10,000 grant

★ 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 & 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓
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Long-term mentor in LinkedIn's Possibilities in Tech program supporting underrepresented students at Duke and Rutgers. Former career coach for Google's multi-billion dollar Grow with Google initiative, recognized as "Volunteer of the Week." Principal Technical Lead for $100,000 AHRQ-funded research on mobile health technology, with work published in ACM Digital Library.

A believer in mindful leadership, Raman integrates Sikh-inspired principles of humility, stillness, and selfless service (seva) into his approach to engineering and mentorship—fostering cultures that value both excellence and empathy.

𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐊𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 is a Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead at LinkedIn, where he architects privacy-first mobile infrastructure serving over 1 billion members globally. His 12+ year career has defined the mobile stack for... Show more

JavaScript, Vim and Community

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Bruce Abernethy is a seasoned developer with over 30 years of experience in corporate, consulting, and product companies. He has developed, written, presented, and taught front-end development as user interface technologies have evolved since 1992. He is currently the Software Development Manager for a financial services company in Grand Rapids, Michigan - leading two teams working on active development in Flutter and supporting back-end technologies.

Bruce Abernethy is a seasoned developer with over 30 years of experience in corporate, consulting, and product companies. He has developed, written, presented, and taught front-end development as user interface technologies have evolved since 1992. ... Show more

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion is widely regarded to be the world’s leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining & educational television and movie appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind.

He is highly sought-after by the media for his exceptional skills and expertise. CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips for viewers. When newspapers and magazines need memory improvement tips for their readers, they also seek out Chester Santos. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition entitled, “The Science of Memory”. The 2020 documentary film, "David vs. Goliath" features Chester Santos and his memory skills training.

Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, “Instant Memory Training for Success”, was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK and also on the Amazon UK website in multiple categories. Chester’s second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge”, was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It is currently (as of 2019) still featured in the Psychology section of almost every Barnes & Noble store across the USA. Chester’s books have been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide.

As the preeminent thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one’s professional, personal, and academic success, Chester has been booked to give presentations in over 30 countries. He has entertained and educated people of varying backgrounds, including executives for CEO Clubs International and YPO, investment professionals for NASDAQ and Credit Suisse, students for organizations at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, and even actors for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation.

His keynote speaking credits include TEDx with some of the nation’s most highly regarded professors and scientists, the prestigious Talks at Google program featuring “the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers and doers”, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds in Puebla that had him speaking to an audience of 5000 people along with Nobel Prize winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other luminaries.

Chester Santos is also the personal memory and mind coach to some notable celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and high-powered executives.

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion ... Show more

Dr. Justinas Miseikis (PhD, ETH Zürich; EMBA) is a leading expert in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, dedicated to transforming cutting-edge deep tech into scalable industrial innovation. Building on a rich research background in autonomous driving and healthcare robotics, his current expertise lies in tech scouting, establishing strategic startup-corporate partnerships, and defining robust R&D strategies within the fast-paced AI ecosystem. As an engaging speaker and technologist, Justinas delivers dynamic keynotes that demystify complex automation. He empowers corporate leaders to navigate digital disruption, safely integrate AI, and unlock the massive business potential of human-machine collaboration.

Dr. Justinas Miseikis (PhD, ETH Zürich; EMBA) is a leading expert in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, dedicated to transforming cutting-edge deep tech into scalable industrial innovation. Building on a rich research background in autonomous driv... Show more

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualizations, Portfolio Management, and Expert in the use of Power BI.

David’s experience is specialized in Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, and Medical Supply. But he has worked in many other industries as well.

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data... Show more

Je porte la conviction que l’être humain est naturellement enclin au travail bien fait, à la coopération et à la croissance — à condition d’évoluer dans un environnement qui nourrit son propre écosystème autant que celui qui l’entoure, qu’il soit social ou environnemental.
Je défends l’idée que l’humain ne doit jamais être une variable d’ajustement dans nos organisations, mais un véritable moteur de développement. Chaque collaborateur mérite d’être considéré comme un être en devenir, et non comme un simple rouage productif.

Docteur en cristallographie, j’ai construit mon parcours au sein de grands groupes pharmaceutiques, où j’ai contribué au développement scientifique et organisationnel en tant que manager d’équipe puis Transformation Leader.
J’ai accompagné de nombreuses équipes dans leur transition vers des pratiques managériales plus inclusives, délégatives et vertueuses.

Chez Sanofi, j’ai animé pendant plusieurs années le Management Lab, un espace d’exploration et d’apprentissage dédié aux pratiques managériales innovantes, notamment au travers d’ateliers immersifs. J’y ai également fondé la ludothèque interne, aujourd’hui riche de plus de 400 jeux d’édition.

Pour approfondir ma compréhension de l’humain et des dynamiques collectives, j’ai suivi une formation exigeante de 18 mois (JBS Lyon – Coach&Team) en coaching individuel, d’équipe et d’organisation, intégrant la sociologie, la psychologie humaniste et l’analyse transactionnelle. Je suis par ailleurs accrédité aux outils psychométriques MBTI et Process Com.

Co‑créateur du jeu professionnel Les Aventuriers de la Draille®, Facilitateur Chaos Fertile® et Ambassadeur Burni Bornes®, je conçois également des jeux d’édition sur mon temps personnel.

Enfin, je pratique l’Aïkido depuis l’âge de 6 ans et la méditation de pleine conscience depuis dix ans, deux disciplines qui nourrissent profondément ma vision du leadership, du jeu et de la relation à soi et à l’autre.

Je porte la conviction que l’être humain est naturellement enclin au travail bien fait, à la coopération et à la croissance — à condition d’évoluer dans un environnement qui nourrit son propre écosystème autant que celui qui l’entoure, qu’il soit soc... Show more

ML Platform Engineer | AstraZeneca

Building and scaling enterprise-grade machine learning platforms from the ground up is my passion. At AstraZeneca, I'm at the forefront of developing a robust, ML platform using a powerful suite of open-source technologies. This platform empowers our data scientists and machine learning engineers to accelerate the development and deployment of impactful AI solutions.

My work involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the core infrastructure of our ML platform. I leverage a range of cutting-edge tools, including:

LLM Serving: NVIDIA Dynamo, GPU Operator, KAI Scheduler
Orchestration & Workflow: Kubeflow, Ray, Volcano Scheduler
Experiment Tracking & Model Registry: Weights & Biases
Monitoring & Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack
Containerization & Registry: Harbor
Storage: NetApp Ontap FSx
Security & Governance: Kyverno
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Argo Rollouts
Database: CloudNativePG

I am deeply involved in all stages of the platform lifecycle, from initial design and architecture to deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement. This includes automating infrastructure provisioning, optimizing resource utilization, ensuring platform stability and security, and collaborating with various teams to understand their needs and provide effective solutions. I thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy tackling complex challenges related to distributed systems, scalability, and performance. I'm passionate about building robust and reliable ML platforms that empower data-driven innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.

ML Platform Engineer | AstraZeneca Building and scaling enterprise-grade machine learning platforms from the ground up is my passion. At AstraZeneca, I'm at the forefront of developing a robust, ML platform using a powerful suite of open-source t... Show more

Originally from Dublin, Ireland and now based in Barcelona, Gary spent over 20 years in tech across senior tech roles, including Founder, Managing Director, Head of Product and General Manager, before leaving to retrain as a certified ADHD coach in 2024.

Diagnosed in 2013, it took a decade of struggling through high-pressure leadership roles before he got the right support and understood what he was actually dealing with. That experience is the foundation of his work.

Gary now coaches adults worldwide full time and speaks virtually and on site to help organisations demystify ADHD and build actionable awareness. His talks include "Breaking Up with Normal", delivered to over 270 Aviva Insurance employees across Ireland and the UK.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland and now based in Barcelona, Gary spent over 20 years in tech across senior tech roles, including Founder, Managing Director, Head of Product and General Manager, before leaving to retrain as a certified ADHD coach in 2... Show more

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event.

I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

I'm published by McGraw-Hill in 9 languages. Been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, appeared on MSNBC and NBC Nightly News.

My programs are informative, fun, and packed with information that can be immediately implemented.

In order to overcome my fear of public speaking, I took acting and standup comedy courses.

My love of travel has taken me to all seven continents and 60 countries.

How can I help your event succeed? Let's connect!

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event. I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. I'm published by McGraw-Hill... Show more

I help complex organizations modernize their operational and spend management ecosystems by orchestrating technology, data, and business processes into a unified, user‑centered service experience. My focus on orchestration as a strategic enabler streamlines how stakeholders request, buy, contract, and pay—reducing fragmentation, strengthening compliance, and elevating service quality as part of broader digital and business transformation.

Across higher education, academic medicine, and the public sector, I lead modernization initiatives spanning sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and payables. I help clients leverage modern, technology‑enabled process improvement—advanced automation, intelligent workflow design, guided intake, and cloud‑native architectures—to create cohesive end‑to‑end operations. The result: faster cycle times, stronger controls, measurable savings, and a more intuitive, future‑ready service experience.

I help complex organizations modernize their operational and spend management ecosystems by orchestrating technology, data, and business processes into a unified, user‑centered service experience. My focus on orchestration as a strategic enabler stre... Show more

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma solutions to drive the strategy execution, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Russ excels at building strong teams, processes and control systems in a unique way that enables organizations to live continuous improvement, not just learn it.
Highlights
• Highly skilled deployment leader, executive coach and trainer
• Lean master and Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• High-level experience across transactional and manufacturing environments
• Created innovations in telecommunications, retail and healthcare
2014 Keynote Speaker Gemba Lean Summit, Brazil

Started a non-profit all volunteer organization building devices for people with disabilities. using the same skills for understanding the customer's needs and providing innovative solutions.

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma sol... Show more

Senior Manager of ML Engineering, AI thought leader with 10+ years working worldwide from biomedical research, IoT, to financial service and digital media. She is a cloud enthusiastic, public speaker and active tech advocate among the Google Developers Community as Women TechMakers Ambassador.

Senior Manager of ML Engineering, AI thought leader with 10+ years working worldwide from biomedical research, IoT, to financial service and digital media. She is a cloud enthusiastic, public speaker and active tech advocate among the Google Develope... Show more

I am Ganesh Divekar, currently leading AI/ML initiatives at Google. With over 10 years of experience, I bring a unique blend of expertise across AI/ML, Generative AI, Data Science, Cloud, Databases, Frontend, Backend, and Enterprise Architecture.

My technical journey spans:
AI/ML & Data Science – Predictive analytics, NLP-driven automation, recommender systems, time-series forecasting, deep learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and advanced LLM ecosystems (GPT-4, GPT-4o, Mistral, Llama, LangChain, LangGraph, MCP).
RAG & Knowledge Systems – FAISS, Qdrant, Pinecone, Azure AI Search, LlamaIndex.
Cloud Platforms – AWS, Azure, GCP with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and microservices architecture.
Databases & Data Engineering – DynamoDB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Hive, Redis, Kafka, scalable pipelines.
Backend Engineering – Java, Kotlin, GoLang, Spring Boot, FastAPI, Node.js with clean architecture principles.
Frontend Engineering – React, Flutter, Next.js, building cross-platform applications with strong UX focus.
Security & Compliance – Nginx, TLS 1.3, IAM/RBAC, AES-GCM encryption, enterprise-grade InfoSec guardrails.
I’ve implemented real-time predictive analytics, AI-powered chatbots, voice AI assistants, financial advisory systems, KYC/document verification platforms, and workflow automation solutions that have transformed enterprise operations and customer experiences.
Beyond my professional work, I am an active speaker, mentor, and community contributor, sharing insights on AI, Data Science, and Full-Stack Innovation at global conferences, developer communities, and universities. My passion is to harness AI and engineering for transformative automation, performance optimization, and intelligent user interactions.

I am Ganesh Divekar, currently leading AI/ML initiatives at Google. With over 10 years of experience, I bring a unique blend of expertise across AI/ML, Generative AI, Data Science, Cloud, Databases, Frontend, Backend, and Enterprise Architecture. ... Show more

Linda Bartholme is a Certified Heroic Performance Coach, Mental Fitness Trainer with Positive Intelligence®, and former French Immersion middle years teacher who understands firsthand what educators face. With Master's degrees in Kinesiology and French Language & Literature, she blends research-based tools with compassion, humour, and lived experience as a teacher, mother, immigrant, and coach.
Through her coaching and consulting practice, Linda delivers interactive workshops helping teams and educators build resilient mindsets and sustainable routines. She has facilitated sessions for SD71, CSF, Athena Collective, the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, CFB Comox, Réseau-Femmes C.-B., and the SDE. She is known for making mindset tools practical and immediately usable.
Curious what others are saying? Her Google Business Profile (https://share.google/4H6zat05iLfPfcdqD) includes reviews and stories from those she has supported.
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/bethrivingmomstoday

Linda Bartholme is a Certified Heroic Performance Coach, Mental Fitness Trainer with Positive Intelligence®, and former French Immersion middle years teacher who understands firsthand what educators face. With Master's degrees in Kinesiology and Fren... Show more

Dr. Suzie Bergman is President-Elect of the American Association of Women Dentists. She is a Professor at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bergman is a Fellow of the TMJ Foundation, a global consortium and online fellowship program for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, where she serves as Selection Chair, Advisor and Honorary Program Faculty. She served as a Visiting Research Scholar at Oregon Health Science University in the Department of Neurological Surgery as a co-investigator in research surrounding the differential diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs). Dr. Bergman serves as a Subject Matter Expert and Consultant for Academic Health Associates, an Execudent Company. She is the Dental Education and Partnerships Lead for Immersify Education, an EdTech platform delivering education to dental and nursing schools through immersive experiences and Augmented Reality. Dr. Bergman serves as a clinical expert for TMD IMPACT, a national, NIDCR-funded consortium designed to accelerate research, improve diagnosis, and develop evidence-based treatment for TMDs. She is a Co-Chair for the TMJ Association’s Patient-Led Roundtable, a collaborative initiative led by the TMJA in partnership with the FDA and the Medical Device Epidemiology Network (MDEpiNet). She is a thought leader in the interprofessional education space with a focus on medical, dental, and behavioral health integration, and speaks internationally on this topic. Dr. Bergman received her DDS degree from West Virginia University and holds advanced certificates in Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain.

Dr. Suzie Bergman is President-Elect of the American Association of Women Dentists. She is a Professor at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bergman is a Fellow of the TMJ Foundation, a global consortium ... Show more

Alberto Castillo Aroca has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the global AI landscape, particularly in the niche of Humanitarian AI. As an Economist with a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, he sits at the unique intersection of complex data science, social impact, and technology policy.

​Currently, he serves as the Product Manager for ANTICIPA at the French NGO 3iS. Under his leadership, the platform was recently selected by Google.org as one of only 20 initiatives globally—out of over 3,000 proposals—to win the Generative AI Impact Challenge.

​Unlike many AI experts who focus solely on commercial software, Alberto leads engineering projects that are actively saving lives in Colombia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Amazon. His work utilizes advanced architectures involving Gemini, Mastra AI, and GraphRAG to help vulnerable communities manage environmental risks and disasters through accessible interfaces like WhatsApp.

​He is a recognized expert in bridging the gap between advanced Enterprise AI architectures and real-world deployment in low-connectivity environments. Beyond his technical work, Alberto is deeply involved in tech governance, having recently presented formal AI regulation proposals to the Senate of the Dominican Republic. He is currently one of the strongest voices advocating for the use of Agentic Systems to solve complex, systemic crises in the Global South.

Alberto Castillo Aroca has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the global AI landscape, particularly in the niche of Humanitarian AI. As an Economist with a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, he sits at the unique inters... Show more

Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award winning businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group, which has led 800,000+ learners in more than 75 countries in action-focused learning journeys. Amber's history in talent development includes authoring top-reviewed online learning courses for platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Lecturio, and PluralSight, acting as Director of a national education leadership company, and coaching with professional sports team academies in Asia. In 2022, she published her first business adventure book "Uniquely Better" about building higher team performance.

Speaking engagements:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMNcx7Jwk9Sp6WxuvrfOOBqdP9440SKl0

Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award winning businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group, which has led 800,000+ learners in more than 75 countries in action-focused learning... Show more

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including generative AI. He is responsible for shaping the application ecosystem by introducing innovative capabilities and delivering solutions that advance both productivity and operational effectiveness. Prior to joining Elastic, Kolagani held senior leadership positions across financial services, payments, healthcare, and cloud computing.

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including genera... Show more

Shreya Gupta is a dynamic AI leader, founder, mentor, and published author with over 11 years of experience in entrepreneurship, AI research, and product development. With a background in founding startups and leading AI initiatives, Shreya brings real-world experience to address the challenges of trust and adoption in Artificial Intelligence.

As the Founder and CEO of AIVahan International, a Data and AI Research and Consulting Firm, and CTO and Co-Founder of Vishnu Systems, which provides cybersecurity solutions for AI-enabled Medtech and Healthtech applications, Shreya drives the development of AI-driven solutions across industries such as healthcare, finance, and public sector.

Shreya has collaborated with top-tier brands like WebMD, Latham & Watkins, Internet Brands, and Medscape, contributing to AI product development, machine learning, and AI governance. She is featured in The Science Blog, Virtual Beings, and University of Southern California news, and is dedicated to democratizing AI, making this transformative technology accessible to all, not just elite corporations.

As an AI mentor, Shreya has mentored thousands of industry professionals and students in Data Science and AI, empowering them to transition into the field. She is also a keynote speaker and judging panelist at AI events, advocating for ethical AI and human-centric technology.

She is also a published author, having co-authored the bestselling book Revitalize for the Soul: Stories of Love and Resilience. She also holds a patent and 5 research papers in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Security, MedTech, Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, and Healthcare. She is committed to "Building Bots with a Heart", integrating empathy into AI to improve human experiences.

Shreya’s mission is to humanize AI, leveraging AI literacy and empathy to create intelligent systems that solve real-world problems, while fostering inclusive growth through her mentorship and public speaking.

Shreya Gupta is a dynamic AI leader, founder, mentor, and published author with over 11 years of experience in entrepreneurship, AI research, and product development. With a background in founding startups and leading AI initiatives, Shreya brings re... Show more

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prepared to adapt and excel in ever-evolving circumstances.

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prep... Show more

Astrid Pilla is a 7x female founder, CES AI Industry Analyst, Founder of Astrid’s AI Tips for women 50+ empowering women executives and leaders to master AI. She is also a Keynote speaker on Women in AI and was a featured speaker at the UN Science Summit on agentic ai.

Astrid is creator of the viral AI Agent Miku, an AI virtual ambassador for global brands who runs her own social accounts. Miku showcases different use cases of agentic ai for brands, from back-end planning, to front-facing consumer touch-points. Astrid and Miku have participated in fireside chats with Tesla in Washington DC, at SXSW, and NYFW.

She is also Founder & CEO of The Arthur Pilla Research Foundation, a nonprofit honoring her late father, Dr. Arthur Pilla, a pioneer in electrotherapeutics and inventor of the first FDA approved bone-healing device using pulsed electromagnetic fields.
Astrid comes from a background in healthcare and spent 17+ years as co-founder of an orthodontic practice in the highly competitive Washington DC area. Astrid is a Porsche Club of America National DE Instructor Corps member and former SCCA Spec Miata enduro racer.

Astrid Pilla is a 7x female founder, CES AI Industry Analyst, Founder of Astrid’s AI Tips for women 50+ empowering women executives and leaders to master AI. She is also a Keynote speaker on Women in AI and was a featured speaker at the UN Science S... Show more

Dr. Mansur Hasib is passionate about bringing out the inner greatness that exists in everyone. In 2017 at a ceremony in Austin, TX, (ISC)2 named him a “Rock Star” of cybersecurity for leading the implementation of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree program to serve almost 4,800 students globally. In 2018 the Global Cybersecurity Observatory based in Europe inducted Dr. Hasib into the Hall of Fame. In 2018 and 2019 SC Magazine awarded Dr. Hasib's program Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program award. He also won the 2020 and 2017 Cybersecurity People’s Choice Award and the 2020 Cybersecurity Champion of the Year Award. In 2024 Dr. Hasib was a semifinalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking. He has 30 years of experience leading organizational transformations through digital leadership and cybersecurity strategy in healthcare, biotechnology, education, and energy. He served as Chief Information Officer for 12 years and has written the books Bring Inner Greatness Out: Personal Brand and Cybersecurity Leadership. His YouTube channel has 200+ videos and is free to Subscribe. Dr. Hasib enjoys bridge, table tennis, comedy, and travel and has been to all 50 states of the USA.

Dr. Mansur Hasib is passionate about bringing out the inner greatness that exists in everyone. In 2017 at a ceremony in Austin, TX, (ISC)2 named him a “Rock Star” of cybersecurity for leading the implementation of the Master of Science in Cybersecuri... Show more

Currently, at Microsoft, As a Senior Principal Software Engineer in Microsoft’s Forward Deployment Engineering (FDE) team, I build AI-native systems alongside some of the world’s most advanced organizations, partnering deeply on high-stakes, high-complexity deployments where edge cases are the norm.

My work sits at the intersection of software engineering, applied research, and production delivery always grounded in a strong ROI-driven mindset. Focus on building things that matters at scale. I can convert messy requirements into clear plans and shipped results. Always ready to lead, unblock execution, and raise engineering quality. Outside of work, I teach in Northwestern’s MSAI program and mentor builders working on applied AI.

🔍 Explore my blog: https://pabloaicorner.hashnode.dev
🔧 Check out my GitHub: https://github.com/pablosalvador10

Currently, at Microsoft, As a Senior Principal Software Engineer in Microsoft’s Forward Deployment Engineering (FDE) team, I build AI-native systems alongside some of the world’s most advanced organizations, partnering deeply on high-stakes, high-com... Show more

Navneet Magotra builds AI systems for places where technology has to work—not just look impressive. As a Senior Generative AI Solutions Architect at Amazon, he leads the design and deployment of AI and voice solutions used in healthcare, senior living, and other real-world environments where trust, simplicity, and reliability matter every day.
With over ten years of experience across Amazon and IBM, Navneet has spent his career helping organizations move AI from experiments into tools people actually rely on. His work focuses on making generative AI and voice technology feel natural and useful for patients, caregivers, staff, and everyday users—not intimidating or fragile. Many of the systems he’s helped build now support thousands of people in moments that matter, from asking for help to getting answers quickly.
In addition to his industry work, Navneet holds a patent in data science and has published research on generative AI–powered voice technologies. He is known for bridging deep technical innovation with real human needs, working closely with leaders, builders, and frontline teams to design AI solutions that scale responsibly. He believes the future of AI isn’t just about smarter algorithms—it’s about technology that listens, earns trust, and makes life a little easier for the people using it.

Navneet Magotra builds AI systems for places where technology has to work—not just look impressive. As a Senior Generative AI Solutions Architect at Amazon, he leads the design and deployment of AI and voice solutions used in healthcare, senior livin... Show more

Marie-Alice Blete is a co-author of "Developing Apps with GPT-4 and ChatGPT" published by O'Reilly https://a.co/d/3VVVPWf

She currently works at Komodo Health as an AI engineer. She is particularly interested in the performance and latency issues associated with the deployment of AI solutions.

Marie-Alice Blete is a co-author of "Developing Apps with GPT-4 and ChatGPT" published by O'Reilly https://a.co/d/3VVVPWf She currently works at Komodo Health as an AI engineer. She is particularly interested in the performance and latency issues ... Show more

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people spread across the globe.

He's an international speaker who has taken part in events across the Power Platform community as well as major Microsoft events. He's a passionate advocate of the Power Platform and the way it doesn't just transform organisations and processes, but also transforms lives... Including his! :)

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people sp... Show more

John M. Behles is a patent attorney and certified mergers and acquisitions analyst with over twenty years of experience in intellectual property strategy, patent prosecution, and venture capital advisory. He leads Lexigent LLC and serves as Advisor for Legal & Strategy at PhyCap Fund, an early-stage healthcare venture capital fund. His practice spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical devices, and healthcare technology, with a track record of securing substantial licensing revenues and conducting due diligence for successful acquisitions and exits. He holds a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and is registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

John M. Behles is a patent attorney and certified mergers and acquisitions analyst with over twenty years of experience in intellectual property strategy, patent prosecution, and venture capital advisory. He leads Lexigent LLC and serves as Advisor f... Show more

A Gil, of all trades.
Speaker, Blogger, LGBTQ activist, Volunteer, Community manager.

I love a varied DevOps experience - from MLOps to FinOps to DevOps, from multimedia to healthcare to security. From source control to production monitoring. From large team interwork to a one-person show.

A Gil, of all trades. Speaker, Blogger, LGBTQ activist, Volunteer, Community manager. I love a varied DevOps experience - from MLOps to FinOps to DevOps, from multimedia to healthcare to security. From source control to production monitoring. Fro... Show more