**Brigitte Chumpitaz Alejos, MD** is an Emergency Medicine physician, international speaker, educator, and academic professional based in Lima, Peru.

Her work focuses on one of the most challenging areas of medicine: making the right decisions when every minute matters. With experience in high-acuity emergency care, she brings a practical, evidence-based approach to the management of critically ill patients, particularly in resuscitation, shock, sepsis, cardiovascular emergencies, neurological emergencies, and post–cardiac arrest care.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Chumpitaz Alejos is actively involved in Emergency Medicine education, resident training, scientific research, and editorial activities. Her teaching approach bridges current evidence with real-world challenges, including decision-making in overcrowded and resource-limited emergency departments.

As an international speaker, she is passionate about transforming complex critical care concepts into clear, memorable, and immediately applicable strategies for physicians, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary emergency teams.

Her presentations combine evidence, clinical reasoning, real-world cases, and high-impact visual education—with one goal: helping clinicians make better decisions during the most critical minutes of patient care.

**Speaking Topics:**
Emergency & Critical Care Medicine • Resuscitation • Sepsis & Septic Shock • Hemodynamic Management • Cardiovascular Emergencies • Neurological Emergencies • Post–Cardiac Arrest Care • Clinical Decision-Making • Medical Education

**Brigitte Chumpitaz Alejos, MD** is an Emergency Medicine physician, international speaker, educator, and academic professional based in Lima, Peru. Her work focuses on one of the most challenging areas of medicine: making the right decisions whe... Show more

Every dentist worries about it — the trusted employee who isn’t quite as trustworthy as they seem. That’s where David Harris comes in.
David may have the coolest job in dentistry — he helps dentists protect what they’ve worked so hard to build by tracking down the people who steal from them.
As CEO of Prosperident, the world’s largest firm devoted exclusively to investigating embezzlement in dental practices, David and his team have helped countless dentists uncover and recover from financial betrayal. His mission is simple: to ensure dentists stay focused on patient care, not on internal theft.
A Licensed Private Investigator, Forensic Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner, David brings rare expertise and a deep understanding of how dental practices operate — and how to keep them safe.
He’s also the author of the definitive guide, Healers versus Stealers: How to Outsmart the Thief in Your Dental Practice, and his insights have been featured in virtually every major dental publication.
Dentists across North America have learned from David through his lively and informative presentations. His mix of real-world experience, sharp wit, and genuine care for the profession make him an audience favorite at dental conferences worldwide.
In recognition of his long service to dentistry, David is one of only a few non-clinicians to receive a Fellowship in the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics.
When David speaks, dentists walk away smarter, safer, and far better prepared to protect their practices.

Every dentist worries about it — the trusted employee who isn’t quite as trustworthy as they seem. That’s where David Harris comes in. David may have the coolest job in dentistry — he helps dentists protect what they’ve worked so hard to build by tr... Show more

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning U.S. federal government, military operations, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His work focuses on helping leaders understand and manage cyber risk shaped by geopolitics, operational reality, and real‑world consequences.

Josh currently serves as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) within a large U.S. healthcare organization, aligning cybersecurity strategy with business growth, regulatory requirements, and patient care. He translates technical risk into executive decision‑making and embeds security into enterprise transformation initiatives.

In parallel, Josh supports international cyber capacity‑building as a senior advisor to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense Cyber Defense Center, where he helps design incident response frameworks, organizational models, workforce pipelines, large‑scale cyber exercises, and governance aligned with NATO and EUCOM objectives.

Josh is also an officer in the U.S. Air National Guard, specializing in cyberspace operations and international security advising, with experience integrating cyber considerations into joint and multi‑domain environments.

Across government, military, and private‑sector roles, Josh designs executive‑level exercises and crisis simulations focused on risk‑based decision‑making under uncertainty. His work consistently operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, geopolitics, and leadership—helping organizations understand not just what could happen, but why it matters and how to act.

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning U.S. federal government, military operations, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His ... Show more

Floryan worked for 5 years at Hillo, a manufacturer of software medical devices for diabetic patients. He built the entire QARA strategy for their products, identified as IIa under the new regulations. His biggest challenge, beyond building the system, was to adapt this strategy to transform the product into a Class I and accelerate its time to market.

Since March 2023, Floryan has been Head of QARA at Theodo HealthTech, the e-health specialist unit of Theodo (a consulting and software development company). His role is to maintain ISO 13485 certification, in particular using the Agile method, and to support customers on various subjects including the creation, maintenance and improvement of a QMS using Agile methods.

Through his experience, Floryan has become an expert in the Agile method and its application to QARA issues, and in the development of DM software in accordance with current standards such as 62304.

Floryan worked for 5 years at Hillo, a manufacturer of software medical devices for diabetic patients. He built the entire QARA strategy for their products, identified as IIa under the new regulations. His biggest challenge, beyond building the syste... Show more

Tevfik Tolga Kavun is an independent commercial leadership advisor based in Orlando, Florida. He has 21 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, progressing from medical sales representative to senior management roles.

His experience includes managing pharmaceutical sales operations in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, leading large field teams, and overseeing sales planning, regional managers, and performance reviews.

His current work focuses on pharmaceutical commercial strategy and the use of artificial intelligence in field leadership, coaching, and decision support. He examines where AI can support managers and where human judgment remains necessary.

He is the author of Artificial Intelligence for Pharmaceutical Field Force Effectiveness and was an invited speaker at the 7th Congress on Intelligent Systems (CIS 2026).

Tevfik Tolga Kavun is an independent commercial leadership advisor based in Orlando, Florida. He has 21 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, progressing from medical sales representative to senior management roles. His experience in... Show more

Sonja G. Rogers is a speaker, wellness leader, event producer, and the co-owner of Rock Solid Productions LLC. She helps people navigate change, reconnect with their purpose, and build lives that fit who they are becoming. Her signature keynote, “Give Yourself Permission To… Trust the Detour,” challenges audiences to stop treating unexpected change like failure and recognize how life’s detours can lead to clarity, growth, and new possibilities. Sonja brings warmth, honesty, humor, and real-world experience to keynotes, panels, workshops, leadership conversations, and virtual events. Her speaking topics include navigating change, balance, workplace wellness, leadership, purpose, joy, and giving yourself permission to move forward.

Sonja G. Rogers is a speaker, wellness leader, event producer, and the co-owner of Rock Solid Productions LLC. She helps people navigate change, reconnect with their purpose, and build lives that fit who they are becoming. Her signature keynote, “Giv... Show more

Amirah Ansaar is an Executive Systems Advisor, corporate speaker, technology strategist, author, and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach whose work sits at the intersection of technology, attention, wellbeing, human performance, and systems design.

With more than 25 years of experience across enterprise technology, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, systems architecture, and digital governance, Amirah brings a unique perspective to one of the defining challenges of the AI era:

How do we ensure technology increases human capability without consuming human capacity?

Her FOCUSED™ platform explores attention as a critical human-performance and workplace wellbeing resource. Through her signature Audit → Align → Automate™ framework and Zero-Trust for Your Attention™ concept, she helps leaders and professionals identify unnecessary cognitive fragmentation, create healthier relationships with technology, and build systems that protect focus, decision quality, recovery, and meaningful work.

Amirah is the founder of Wellness Revolutionary®, and a contributing author of the Amazon bestselling anthology Relentless, featuring Lisa Nichols. Her forthcoming book, FOCUSED: Mastering Attention in a Distracted World, examines how individuals and organizations can reclaim attention in an increasingly connected world.

Her speaking topics include AI and human performance, digital overload, attention management, digital wellbeing, leadership clarity, cybersecurity-inspired attention strategies, and the future of work.

Technology should increase human capability without consuming human capacity.

Amirah Ansaar is an Executive Systems Advisor, corporate speaker, technology strategist, author, and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach whose work sits at the intersection of technology, attention, wellbeing, human performance, and syst... Show more

10 plus years of experience in Clinical Research

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The Menopause Queen, Lisa R. Triggs is a Certified Menopause and Neuroscience Coach, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, and host of The Menopause Mindshift Self-Love Podcast. After improving more than 30 menopause symptoms through lifestyle changes, stress regulation, and neuroscience-based strategies, she developed The Menopause Mindshift methodology to help women work with their brain and body together. Lisa empowers women with practical, sustainable tools to lower stress, improve mental clarity and build the confidence to write their own story, define their own journey, and ulitmately unleash their inner queen.

The Menopause Queen, Lisa R. Triggs is a Certified Menopause and Neuroscience Coach, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, and host of The Menopause Mindshift Self-Love Podcast. After improving more than 30 menopause symptoms through lifestyle c... Show more

Why This Speaker Belongs at Technical Conferences
Most technical conferences focus on systems, infrastructure, and performance — yet few address the human operating system behind the work.
Founders, engineers, and startup leaders operate under relentless pressure while managing stress, emotional suppression, communication breakdowns, and high-stakes decisions. Scaling a company requires more than technical intelligence. It requires nervous system resilience, emotional regulation, and the ability to lead and relate to other humans effectively.
As a former tech consultant turned matchmaking, dating, and relationship coach, I work with high-performing men — founders, CEOs, developers, and executives — to strengthen the internal systems behind sustainable success and fulfillment. My work blends behavioral psychology, neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and modern relationship strategy to help leaders improve clarity, communication, and emotional intelligence without burning out or sacrificing what matters most.
In an era where AI is accelerating everything externally, my talks address the one thing technology cannot optimize: the human capacity for connection.

Nita Chakrabarty is a matchmaking, dating, and relationship coach for high-performing and successful men, and the founder of MAGNETIC — the world's most intelligent matchmaking and relationship platform for ambitious men.
She is known for blending behavioral psychology, nervous system regulation, and modern relationship dynamics to help high-achieving leaders build emotional intelligence, meaningful partnerships, and long-term fulfillment — in both life and love.
MAGNETIC is a venture-backed startup supported by Audos, an entrepreneur platform backed by investors and founders behind Skype, BarkBox, Ro, and Oscar Health.
With a background in executive consulting and over a decade of experience in somatic therapy, breathwork, and trauma-informed coaching, Nita bridges modern leadership with neuroscience and relational intelligence. Her clients include founders, CEOs, developers, and executives seeking greater clarity, resilience, and emotional depth.
She speaks internationally on emotional intelligence, modern masculinity, nervous system regulation, conscious relationships, and the future of human connection in an increasingly technological world.

🔵 Talk Topics

Emotional Intelligence for Founders & Engineers
Nervous System Regulation Under Startup Pressure
Modern Masculinity & High-Performance Relationships
Human Connection in the Age of AI
Burnout, Stress & the Internal Operating System

Why This Speaker Belongs at Technical Conferences Most technical conferences focus on systems, infrastructure, and performance — yet few address the human operating system behind the work. Founders, engineers, and startup leaders operate under rel... Show more

Pankaj Bakshi is an Enterprise AI Strategist, AI Commercialization Leader, and Agentic AI Leader with 25+ years of experience driving large‑scale digital and AI transformation across global, regulated enterprises. He specializes in AI commercialization, GTM strategy, enterprise AI adoption, and value realization frameworks that convert AI prototypes into scalable, revenue‑impacting products.

Pankaj has launched enterprise‑grade AI platforms, including a GenAI‑powered mobile app adopted by global users, a regulatory‑compliant ML Model Foundry, and AI‑native integration frameworks across SAP, Oracle, Workday, and Azure ecosystems. His work spans clinical research, healthcare, BFSI, ERP modernization, and intelligent automation.

He has held leadership roles at IBM, Deloitte, Capgemini, and most recently Fortrea, where he led enterprise AI strategy, commercialization, and global AI adoption. Pankaj is known for designing federated AI operating models, establishing AI Centers of Excellence, and building enterprise AI literacy programs for executives and frontline teams.
Agentic AI, Clinical AI, Enterprise AI, AI Governance, AI Ethics, AI Commercialization, Digital Transformation, Healthcare AI, Responsible AI, AI Leadership, AI Strategy, GenAI, LLMOps, RAG, AI in Clinical Trials, AI for CROs, Dharma & AI, Ethical Tech, Future of Work

Pankaj Bakshi is an Enterprise AI Strategist, AI Commercialization Leader, and Agentic AI Leader with 25+ years of experience driving large‑scale digital and AI transformation across global, regulated enterprises. He specializes in AI commercializati... Show more

Dr. Marlow Hernandez is a physician-executive with more than 15 years of experience in value-based care across the United States. He has led healthcare initiatives that combine clinical practice with structured system design to deliver measurable, life-saving outcomes for hundreds of thousands of patients. His work centers on improving access, strengthening coordination, and building scalable care models.

Hernandez holds a clear, consistent belief: “We do not turn patients away.” Guided by this principle, he has developed organizations that integrate primary care, specialty services, and advanced analytics to support proactive and personalized medicine. He applies data as a clinical tool, using it to identify risk early and improve long-term outcomes, especially for underserved populations.

Born in Cienfuegos, Cuba, and raised in the Miami area, he immigrated to the United States in 1993. During childhood, he witnessed gaps in healthcare while observing his grandmother manage complicated diabetes. At five years old, Marlow Hernandez promised he would become a physician and help her. That early promise shaped his broader mission to improve healthcare systems for entire communities. He earned a Bachelor’s in Neuroscience from the University of Miami and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Nova Southeastern University. He completed his training at Cleveland Clinic Florida and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).

With DO, MPH, and MBA training, he founded a healthcare organization that expanded from one clinic into a $3 billion revenue platform serving 400,000 members. Under his leadership, it became the fastest-growing primary care network in the U.S. for two consecutive years, according to Inc. magazine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization achieved a sustained 60% reduction in patient mortality, findings published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC). It maintained a Five-Star quality rating for five straight years. It grew from $0 to nearly $1.0 billion in revenue within two years under the inaugural CMS direct contracting entity (now ACO REACH).

In 2023, Dr. Marlow left the company, which reorganized as a private entity in June 2024 and continues to operate in Florida. He later co-founded a senior-focused healthcare organization in Nevada, including locations on Tropicana Ave in Las Vegas and in North Las Vegas. There, he introduced a 48-Hour Guarantee and supported the development of a proprietary platform that predicts 30-day hospitalization risk with over 90% accuracy.

He remains active in clinical practice with unrestricted licenses in Florida and Nevada. His service includes charitable medical care, disaster relief, frontline pandemic response, long-term faith-based giving, research publication, conference contributions, and civic recognition. Throughout his career, Dr. Marlow Hernandez has remained committed to patient access and system improvement.

Dr. Marlow Hernandez is a physician-executive with more than 15 years of experience in value-based care across the United States. He has led healthcare initiatives that combine clinical practice with structured system design to deliver measurable, li... Show more

Over the course of his career, Craig Bonn has dedicated more than thirty years to developing strategies that help investors participate in opportunities outside of traditional markets. He focuses on alternative investments, private equity, and pre-IPO companies. Today, he is the Managing Partner of Harley Capital LLC, an independent broker-dealer, and the Managing Member of Edge Partners LLC, which organizes Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for accredited investors seeking access to late-stage private companies. His professional record includes exposure to various industries—technology, healthcare, energy, and consumer markets—and early involvement in companies such as Facebook, Databricks, and Anthropic.

Craig’s path began in New York, where he was born and raised, before pursuing his undergraduate education at the University of Hartford. Soon after completing his degree, he joined Lehman Brothers. Working at the firm placed him amid global financial activity, where he learned to evaluate risk, manage portfolios, and advise clients across diverse situations. While the environment was demanding and competitive, it also revealed to him the limitations of conventional financial instruments. He observed that not every client’s long-term goals could be met through traditional markets alone, which inspired him to look more closely at alternatives.

Guided by this insight, Craig established Harley Capital LLC. He aimed to create an independent, transparent, and long-term client service firm. Harley Capital grew into a boutique investment company, serving high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and trusts. Clients of Harley Capital benefit from carefully selected opportunities in areas such as private equity and pre-IPO investments, which are often beyond the reach of conventional investors. The firm emphasizes diversification, clear communication, and fiduciary responsibility as central to its mission.

Craig further extended his professional focus through Edge Partners LLC. At Edge Partners, he applies the SPV model to give accredited investors structured participation in pre-IPO and late-stage venture opportunities. Organized under a Delaware Series LLC, the firm is efficient and flexible while maintaining thorough due diligence. Edge Partners has prioritized investments in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and software, which are industries positioned for long-term growth. He oversees acquiring securities in private companies and holding them until liquidity events such as acquisitions or public offerings occur.

His approach to investing emphasizes three pillars: disciplined risk management, appropriate timing, and a long-term vision. Craig believes that successful outcomes require choosing companies with potential and structuring the investments to safeguard participants. His preference for SPVs reflects this philosophy, providing both access to growth and a framework that manages risk.

Beyond pre-IPO markets, Craig has been active in natural gas mineral funds, venture partnerships, hospitality REITs, and specialized financing. His involvement includes WhiteHawk Energy and investments in Outstanding Foods, Braemar Hotels and Resorts, Prospect Capital, and Urica Therapeutics. Each reflects his practice of assessing industries, market conditions, and company fundamentals before committing capital.

Craig has remained committed to philanthropy and community involvement outside his professional roles. He supports organizations such as Pink Aid and Fred’s Team, which fund cancer research and health initiatives. His contributions include both financial support and participation in awareness-building events.

Craig has lived with his wife in Westport, Connecticut, for over 25 years. He is a runner who has completed five marathons, including the New York Marathon. He also enjoys traveling and gaining perspective by engaging with different cultures and economies.

Balancing his career achievements with philanthropy and personal pursuits, Craig Bonn continues to follow a path that reflects dedication, long-term vision, and community engagement.

Over the course of his career, Craig Bonn has dedicated more than thirty years to developing strategies that help investors participate in opportunities outside of traditional markets. He focuses on alternative investments, private equity, and pre-IP... Show more

Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen
About Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen
Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen is a dedicated and innovative professional with extensive experience in the field of medical coding and quality assurance. As the Coding QA and Compliance Manager at Align ENT & Allergy, Kim plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of coding processes, contributing significantly to the company's continued success.
Professional Background
Kim holds several prestigious certifications, including CPC, CEMC, CPMA and CPCO from AAPC, as well as the COPM certification from ASCENT. Kim is honored to be a member of the inaugural class of AAPC's Emerging Leader Program. These certifications underscore her exceptional expertise in medical coding, auditing, and practice management. Throughout her career, Kim has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence, consistently delivering outstanding results and earning a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of complex coding guidelines.
Achievements and Contributions
Under Kim's leadership, Align ENT & Allergy has achieved remarkable milestones in coding accuracy and compliance. Her strategic vision and innovative approach have been instrumental in streamlining coding processes, reducing errors, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. Kim's dedication to continuous improvement and her ability to adapt to evolving industry standards have cemented her status as a key figure in the company's growth and success.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Kim is passionate about spending time with her family, reading, camping, and hiking, which reflects her creativity and drive. Kim and her family organize an annual charity haunted house in Boyertown, PA.
Contact Information
Kim can be reached at kims@alignenta.com or through https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-steffenhagen-cpc-cemc-cpma-copm-3a6b2378/ where she welcomes connections and opportunities to collaborate.

Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen About Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen is a dedicated and innovative professional with extensive experience in the field of medical coding and quality assurance. As the Coding QA and Compliance Man... Show more

Everlyne Njeri Mwangi is an aspiring computational researcher pursuing a Bachelor of Business and Information Technology at Mount Kenya University. Her work focuses on building scalable AI systems and data processing pipelines, with a growing interest in high-performance computing as a foundation for scientific research.

She has developed projects spanning document analysis, computer vision, and digital healthcare systems, emphasizing efficiency and real-world impact in resource-constrained environments. Through her leadership roles in the AWS Cloud Club and She Code Africa, she actively contributes to the tech community by organizing learning initiatives and mentoring peers.

Everlyne Njeri Mwangi is an aspiring computational researcher pursuing a Bachelor of Business and Information Technology at Mount Kenya University. Her work focuses on building scalable AI systems and data processing pipelines, with a growing interes... Show more

Antonio Taylor is an executive leader, author, speaker, consultant, and AI advisor with more than 25 years of experience leading technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and organizational transformation across healthcare, nonprofit, and enterprise environments.

He is the author of Stop Trying to Be a Leader, a leadership book that challenges professionals to stop performing leadership and begin leading from identity, alignment, and responsibility. Antonio helps leaders and organizations navigate disruption by connecting people, process, technology, and business outcomes.

His work sits at the intersection of leadership, AI readiness, digital transformation, and human-centered change. He brings a practical executive perspective on what it takes to modernize systems, lead teams through uncertainty, and ensure technology adoption does not outpace organizational clarity.

Antonio’s sessions are story-driven, practical, and designed to help technical and business leaders move beyond tools and tactics to address the leadership decisions that determine whether transformation actually works.

Antonio Taylor is an executive leader, author, speaker, consultant, and AI advisor with more than 25 years of experience leading technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and organizational transformation across healthcare, nonprofit, and enterprise... Show more

Jennifer Galantowicz is an executive leader, business development strategist, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience driving growth across healthcare operations, technology consulting, and senior living. Known for her engaging and actionable speaking style, Jennifer helps organizations, executive teams, and emerging leaders navigate complex growth, prevent burnout, and build high-performing cultures.

She specializes in translating high-level organizational strategy into human-centric leadership practices. Her signature presentations focus on sustainable leadership momentum, the psychology of incremental progress, and strategic cross-functional alignment.

Beyond her corporate leadership, Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors for NAMI St. Louis and is an active community advocate. Whether delivering an intimate workshop or addressing a ballroom, she blends data-backed frameworks with real-world executive storytelling to leave audiences energized, equipped, and ready to execute.

NAMI St. Louis - Board Member, NAMIWalks St. Louis co-chair (namistl.org)
Jewish Family Services - NORC volunteer
Marcy's Project - volunteer
Society for Information Management (SIM) member, SIM Women, #SheLeadsTech
Women We Admire (WWA) contributor, member, presenter

Jennifer Galantowicz is an executive leader, business development strategist, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience driving growth across healthcare operations, technology consulting, and senior living. Known for her engaging and actio... Show more

Naveen Srikanth Pasupuleti is a seasoned data platform engineer with over 15 years of experience building high-performance data solutions across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. Currently serving as a senior engineer at Komodo Health in Dallas, Texas, Naveen leads cross-functional teams in designing and implementing data pipelines that have contributed to tens of millions in revenue.
With deep expertise in the Hadoop and Spark ecosystems, Naveen specializes in creating robust cloud-native solutions using AWS services including Redshift, S3, EMR, and Glue. His technical proficiency spans Python, Java, REST APIs, Kubernetes, and both SQL and NoSQL databases. He is particularly passionate about machine learning, generative AI, and deep learning applications in data engineering.
Naveen's career highlights include leading a team of engineers to develop temporal workflows for data materialization at Komodo Health, transforming SAS models to PySpark at JP Morgan Chase (achieving 90% performance improvements and saving millions), and optimizing clinical data processing pipelines at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His innovative approach to data quality frameworks and performance optimization has consistently delivered measurable business impact.
Academically, Naveen holds an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (3.7 GPA) and a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (8.6/10 GPA). During his MBA, he served as a teaching assistant for Python courses with over 300 students.
Beyond his technical achievements, Naveen has received numerous recognition awards throughout his career, including 15+ Cisco Star Awards for exceptional performance. He combines technical excellence with strong leadership skills, mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement initiatives across organizations. His commitment to innovation and collaborative problem-solving makes him a valuable asset in today's data-driven technology landscape.

Naveen Srikanth Pasupuleti is a seasoned data platform engineer with over 15 years of experience building high-performance data solutions across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. Currently serving as a senior engineer at Komodo ... Show more

Dr. Colby T. Ford is a computational biologist and cloud AI architect at Tuple who specializes in building cloud-based solutions for the life sciences. He's the author of "Genomics in the Azure Cloud" (O'Reilly, 2022) and "Building Agentic Solutions with Microsoft Foundry" (O'Reilly, 2026) and is a 4x Microsoft Most Valuable Professional awardee for his work relating to bioinformatics in the Azure cloud. Outside of his consulting work, he is a visiting scholar at UNC Charlotte’s CIPHER research center where he works in infectious diseases, protein modeling, AI-based drug discovery, and more.

Dr. Colby T. Ford is a computational biologist and cloud AI architect at Tuple who specializes in building cloud-based solutions for the life sciences. He's the author of "Genomics in the Azure Cloud" (O'Reilly, 2022) and "Building Agentic Solutions ... 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

Rittik Soni is a full-stack engineer and founder of Elpisverse Health, a healthcare AI company building three live products, including Doctors AI, Patients AI, and Hospitals AI, used by doctors and medical students from leading medical colleges and hospitals such as AIIMS New Delhi, MAMC New Delhi, and other institutions across India and abroad. He is an active open-source builder and contributor, best known for creating and maintaining FRX (Flutter Release X), a CLI that simplifies and secures app releases, alongside several other open-source packages and tools.

Rittik recently spoke at Google AI Day and was a guest on the StartupParty podcast, discussing what it takes to build and ship as a solo founder. He also runs the "King Rittik" YouTube channel, a 100K+ strong community for developers, where he shares practical, modern development workflows, programming tutorials, AI, LLMs, and many more. He has published peer-reviewed research on AI/ML and is passionate about building open-source tools that are fast to adopt and genuinely developer-friendly.

Rittik Soni is a full-stack engineer and founder of Elpisverse Health, a healthcare AI company building three live products, including Doctors AI, Patients AI, and Hospitals AI, used by doctors and medical students from leading medical colleges and h... Show more

As a Staff Software Engineer at Hinge Health, I contribute to the development of patient-centered digital musculoskeletal solutions by leveraging expertise in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and cross-platform mobile development. My work supports the integration of advanced wearable technology with clinical care teams, enhancing accessibility and outcomes for millions of users.

With over three years of experience at Hinge Health, I specialize in crafting scalable, user-friendly mobile applications using React Native. My mission is to empower healthcare innovation and improve patient experiences through technology. By collaborating across teams, I help deliver impactful solutions that align with the organization's goal of reducing pain and improving lives.

As a Staff Software Engineer at Hinge Health, I contribute to the development of patient-centered digital musculoskeletal solutions by leveraging expertise in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and cross-platform mobile development. My work suppor... Show more

Being personally invited by the staff of grief pioneer Elisabeth Kubler-Ross to train with them and work with them in grief workshops. Working as a licensed therapist for over twenty years helping clients heal old wounds, navigate present stresses, and create new lives. Serving as a minister for over forty years, sitting by hospital bedsides or leading retreat groups. Talking over a cup of coffee as a business coach, helping leaders work more efficiently and authentically.

All of my different experiences have the same theme: being with people in those places and in those moments that matter. Those moments when everything has been turned upside down and you don’t know the next step to take or those moments when you realize that everything in your life is too much the same and that doesn’t work for you anymore.

These conversations have always fueled my work. Now I’m sharing that work with a wider audience through keynote speeches, seminars, and retreats, offering insights, inspiration, and tools.

Talking about things that matter can be challenging, reassuring (“You mean it’s not just me?”), surprising, funny, and joyful.

I’m here for all of it.

Being personally invited by the staff of grief pioneer Elisabeth Kubler-Ross to train with them and work with them in grief workshops. Working as a licensed therapist for over twenty years helping clients heal old wounds, navigate present stresses, a... Show more

Humphrey Afobhokhan is the founder of Medyl, a healthcare AI platform focused on enabling patients to own and structure their health data for better clinical understanding and AI-driven insights.

His work sits at the intersection of data infrastructure, AI system design, and healthcare interoperability. He has published multiple research papers on patient-centered data architectures and AI governance, exploring how fragmented data limits the effectiveness of modern AI systems.

With a background spanning business analytics, data science, and system design, Humphrey focuses on building practical, real-world solutions that bridge the gap between AI capabilities and usable data in complex environments.

Humphrey Afobhokhan is the founder of Medyl, a healthcare AI platform focused on enabling patients to own and structure their health data for better clinical understanding and AI-driven insights. His work sits at the intersection of data infrastru... Show more

Ufuoma Okpeahior, known professionally as Ufuoma O., is a Senior Projects Lead on an NHS infrastructure programme and a CIO Advisory Panel Member at Digital Health Networks. Her delivery record spans multi-million pound programmes, from data centre relocations to server and cloud migrations affecting thousands of users.

She is the creator of the Five Pillars of Digital Health, an original framework that maps the field into five stages and gives newcomers a way to understand it and find their place in it. She has turned that framework into free public tools and a community used by thousands; has spoken at NHS Rewired and HETT; and collaborates with the Shuri Network and Servita.

She speaks on digital health careers, workforce capability, and why the success of digital transformation depends on the people expected to live with it.

Ufuoma Okpeahior, known professionally as Ufuoma O., is a Senior Projects Lead on an NHS infrastructure programme and a CIO Advisory Panel Member at Digital Health Networks. Her delivery record spans multi-million pound programmes, from data centre r... Show more

Most high performers aren’t struggling - they’re succeeding in ways that won’t hold up for the long game. The very habits driving their results now are often the same ones quietly limiting how far - and how long - they can go. Dr. Kim Hollingdale helps leaders see - and evolve - those patterns, translating the performance principles of elite sport into a smarter, more sustainable way to perform in business.

A licensed psychotherapist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Kim has spent a decade working inside elite sport systems including the WNBA and NCAA athletics - where performance is immediate, visible, and measured under constant pressure - what works (and what doesn’t) is impossible to ignore.

Now, Kim brings those lessons and clarity into other high-performance environments, translating them into practical ways business leaders can think sharper, make better decisions, and sustain their edge over years and decades, not just weeks and months.

Known for her witty, engaging style and ability to turn complex performance science into practical application, Kim equips leaders and teams with the clarity needed to perform at their best - and stay there.

Most high performers aren’t struggling - they’re succeeding in ways that won’t hold up for the long game. The very habits driving their results now are often the same ones quietly limiting how far - and how long - they can go. Dr. Kim Hollingdale hel... Show more

She specialises in operational leadership, systems design, and delivery at scale within high‑impact mental health and leadership environments. Irish leads cross‑functional operations spanning digital platforms, compliance, event delivery, and programme execution—ensuring that psychologically informed work is supported by robust, sustainable operational infrastructure. Working closely with leadership, clinicians, coaches, and technical teams, Irish translates strategy into execution—building the processes, workflows, and systems that enable wellbeing initiatives, leadership programmes, and organisational change efforts to run effectively across regions and time zones. Irish brings a pragmatic, behind‑the‑scenes perspective to topics such as operational resilience, psychological safety in practice (not just theory), sustainable performance, and the hidden operational load that underpins wellbeing and leadership work. Her experience highlights how poor systems create burnout—and how thoughtful operations design can actively protect people while driving outcomes. She is particularly passionate about helping organisations see operations not as a cost centre, but as a strategic enabler of human performance, ethical delivery, and long‑term impact.

She specialises in operational leadership, systems design, and delivery at scale within high‑impact mental health and leadership environments. Irish leads cross‑functional operations spanning digital platforms, compliance, event delivery, and program... Show more

Stefi P. Krishnan is a co-founder of the Bulgarian Design Council and a Principal Product Designer at eHealth NSW, working within Australia’s largest public health system. Her work sits at the crossroad of design, co-creation, systems, futures and responsible AI innovation in complex, high-stakes environments where trust, inclusion, and public value matter deeply.

She previously led the end-to-end design of a precision medicine platform for the Children’s Cancer Institute that supported clinical decision-making and was recognised with Best in Class for Service Design at the Australian Good Design Awards.

In the age of AI, Stefi is especially interested in upstream design: design as a strategic practice for navigating ambiguity, consequence, and institutional change. Her current work investigates how interfaces shape human behaviour, how AI changes decision-making, and how design can protect dignity, context, and meaning in systems increasingly optimised for speed.

Stefi P. Krishnan is a co-founder of the Bulgarian Design Council and a Principal Product Designer at eHealth NSW, working within Australia’s largest public health system. Her work sits at the crossroad of design, co-creation, systems, futures and re... Show more

Louis Scarantino is a distinguished autism advocate, a certified motivational speaker, and a celebrated author within the autism community. His journey towards becoming a motivational speaker took a significant leap when he earned his certification from IAP Career College. He began his speaking career by honing his skills at Toastmasters, where his hard work resulted in the Toastmasters Competent Communicator Certificate.

As an accomplished author, Louis has penned two influential books, "Finding Love on the Spectrum: An ASD Guide to Dating" and "Autism: The Unstoppable Achiever."

Hailing from Old Forge, PA, Louis' early life was marked by challenges. Despite early challenges and hurdles during high school, he not only graduated from college but also forged a path of independence, holding various jobs, living on his own, and embarking on journeys that have taken him far and wide. Louis' journey is marked by accolades, including the prestigious PLCTA Student of the Year award in 2009 during his high school years.

Louis' impactful advocacy work and motivational speaking engagements have garnered attention and recognition on national platforms. Louis has graced prestigious stages, including Momondays Toronto in March 2019, multiple Rotary Clubs, the esteemed 2023 PA Lifesharing Conference, the 2024 Virtual Wellness Works Vitality Summit, the 2024 Missouri Behavioral Health Conference, the 2025 Arizona LeadingAge Conference & Expo, and 2025 Avanade National Disability Employment Awareness Month Keynote. These engagements have established him as a sought-after authority in the field.

One of the highlights of Louis' journey was realizing his dream of stepping onto the stage with Shania Twain in Las Vegas in 2013. This achievement not only marked a personal triumph, but it also fueled his desire to pursue and achieve his goals.

As Louis Scarantino looks toward the future, his goals are ambitious yet purposeful. He envisions organizing walks and runs for autism awareness, securing media appearances to amplify his message, and traveling the world to engage in speaking engagements that transcend borders. He is committed to using his platform to create meaningful change and make a positive impact on the world.

While Louis' current focus is on his career, he envisions a future where he actively engages in volunteer work and community activities. Through his advocacy, speaking engagements, and written works, he continues to inspire and empower others within the autism community and beyond.

Louis Scarantino is a distinguished autism advocate, a certified motivational speaker, and a celebrated author within the autism community. His journey towards becoming a motivational speaker took a significant leap when he earned his certification f... Show more

Frank Berenyi is a Maine entrepreneur and the founder of Marijuanaville, a medical cannabis company he launched on January 1, 2022 and has grown into a statewide network of 13 locations supported by approximately 50 team members.

His perspective is grounded in years of competition and ownership. A competitive athlete and martial artist, he opened his own school at eighteen and competed nationally, earning titles at the local, state, regional, and national levels, before building businesses in hospitality and real estate across Maine — owning and operating more than nine bars and nightclubs by the age of 30 and buying, renovating, and owning properties throughout the state.

He founded Marijuanaville to make medical cannabis more accessible and more affordable for patients throughout Maine, building a statewide footprint — headquartered at 68 College Avenue in Waterville — designed to shorten the distance patients have to travel. Frank Berenyi is also a consistent supporter of charities, shelters, and community organizations.

Frank Berenyi is a Maine entrepreneur and the founder of Marijuanaville, a medical cannabis company he launched on January 1, 2022 and has grown into a statewide network of 13 locations supported by approximately 50 team members. His perspective i... Show more