A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully partnered with multiple Fortune 500 companies to drive transformative change. As a corporate and international speaker, Schultz's dynamic presentations have resonated worldwide, inspiring leaders and teams alike. Over a decade, Schultz has delivered impactful messages to more than 800 factory leaders, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies and workforce morale.

Schultz's expertise is also highlighted by a highly acclaimed TEDx talk and the authorship of an Amazon best-selling book. This blend of practical experience and thought leadership has cemented Schultz's reputation as a trusted advisor and visionary in the manufacturing sector.

Dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals, A.W. Schultz continues to influence the industry with insightful, engaging, and motivational keynote addresses that make a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully p... Show more

Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim is a cultural studies scholar working at the intersections of transpacific Asian American studies, critical Korean studies, and the study of modern empire. Her research has appeared in "Diaspora," "Positions," "Korean Studies," and "Occasion," among other journals, and is currently working on a book manuscript entitled _Kinning Empire: Transcoloniality, Kinship, and Korean Historical Trauma_. She is also the founder of the grassroots community organization Asian American Justice + Innovation Lab (https://www.aajil.org).

Dr. Sandra So Hee Chi Kim is a cultural studies scholar working at the intersections of transpacific Asian American studies, critical Korean studies, and the study of modern empire. Her research has appeared in "Diaspora," "Positions," "Korean Studie... Show more

A passionate, purpose driven product manager with a current specialism in AI products within the insurance space. I have years of consultancy experience with
both start up and the Big 4 companies. These formative experiences have helped in forming a comprehensive skillset around value creation, process optimisation and curating team culture. I have also written about digital authoritarianism and the impact of the internet as a tool in our day to day lives. I am particularly passionate about driving diversity within the tech space and ensuring the digital landscape tackles biases and encourages inclusivity

A passionate, purpose driven product manager with a current specialism in AI products within the insurance space. I have years of consultancy experience with both start up and the Big 4 companies. These formative experiences have helped in forming... Show more

With a rich background in agile methodologies and engineering team management, I have had the privilege of sharing my expertise at several renowned conferences and meetups in France. In 2018, I spoke at Agile Tour Toulouse and Montpellier, presenting on the Scrum Master role, and at Toulouse Devfest 2023, where I addressed the challenges of managing remote teams. Internally at MonkeyPatch in October 2024, I gave a talk on the "No Estimate" practice.

In 2019, I organized workshops and meetups for my company, including the popular "Artist vs Specifier" workshop, as well as sessions focused on improving visual management through sketch notes. More recently, in 2024, I was invited to participate in the French podcasts IFTTD and Tech Lead Corner to discuss engineering team management strategies.

As a speaker and workshop facilitator, my aim is always to empower teams to improve collaboration, foster a strong team culture, and streamline project management practices.

With a rich background in agile methodologies and engineering team management, I have had the privilege of sharing my expertise at several renowned conferences and meetups in France. In 2018, I spoke at Agile Tour Toulouse and Montpellier, presenting... Show more

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, digital storytelling, and technofeminism.
Frade has over 20 years of experience as a hybrid professional combining academic research, multiplatform content strategy and production, innovative projects, consulting, and digital ethnography. She is passionate about empowering women to work and become entrepreneurs in IT and STEAM fields, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Attendee in Futures of Entertainment transmedia conference with Dr. Henry Jenkins in MIT MediaLab (2012) and Future of Media conference in Stanford Graduate School of Business at the Stanford University (2016). Artificial Intelligence researcher at the Cátedra Oscar Sala at the University of São Paulo.

As an accomplished author and researcher, Renata Frade has published numerous academic papers and articles on topics related to women in technology, digital storytelling, and technological feminism. She co-edited the book "Technofeminism: Multi and Transdisciplinary Contemporary Views of Women in Technology" (2023) and has presented her research at international conferences.

Frade's work has been recognized with several awards and scholarships, including the Santander Coders 2023 award and a Research Scholarship from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) for her doctoral studies.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Renata Frade is an active science communicator, frequently contributing articles to media outlets (Digitalks PT, Sapo, Público, Mídia Ninja etc) and speaking at industry events on topics related to women in technology, digital innovation, and transmedia storytelling. She has also led several impactful projects, such as Punch! for Writers, Menino da Terra book app and LitGrilsBr, including developing educational platforms and organizing academic conferences.

Her commitment to staying at the forefront of digital innovation is evident in her pursuit of UX Design Fundamentals specialization from the California Institute of Arts and UX/UI and Interface Design at the University of São Paulo. She's been invited to interviews to digital influencers and press-media such as Público Portuguese newspaper.

Frade holds a Master's degree in Literature from the State University of Rio de Janeiro and a Bachelor's degree in Social Communication (Journalism) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Her interdisciplinary background uniquely positions her at the intersection of technology, communication, and social impact.

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, d... Show more

I am a leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to 100% student growth within an inclusive school community. I see strong relationships as the key to helping students and staff thrive.

I am a leader focused on serving my family and community. As the current Principal of California High School (San Ramon, California), I am committed to 100% student growth within an inclusive school community. I see strong relationships as the key ... Show more

Audrey Long is a Senior Security Software Engineer at Microsoft in the Commercial Software Engineering team (CSE), which is a global engineering organization that works directly with the largest companies and not-for-profits in the world to tackle their most significant technical challenges. To Audrey, security is like solving a puzzle, but with real life impact- and she loves to break these puzzles. Because security is such a focal point for many customers, but there are so few people, and especially women in the space, Audrey is passionate about making security accessible both to software engineers and as a career for girls in STEM. She holds DoD secret clearance and a Master of Science degree in Cyber Security at Johns Hopkins.

Audrey Long is a Senior Security Software Engineer at Microsoft in the Commercial Software Engineering team (CSE), which is a global engineering organization that works directly with the largest companies and not-for-profits in the world to tackle th... Show more

Mathias Bolt Lesniak lives outside Oslo, Norway, with his Kiwi wife and two kids. He is the official project ambassador of the TYPO3 CMS project and lives to increase the impact of open source through increased cross-community collaboration. He is an experienced and lively public speaker who builds engagement in open source communities by highlighting the connection between code and society at large. He has done numerous conference keynotes and motivational talks centering on topics less commonly addressed — but vitally important to open source success.

Mathias Bolt Lesniak lives outside Oslo, Norway, with his Kiwi wife and two kids. He is the official project ambassador of the TYPO3 CMS project and lives to increase the impact of open source through increased cross-community collaboration. He is an... Show more

Ken Chase has over 25 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies related to infrastructure and end user computing. He has worked with and led teams that have spanned multiple geographic areas and whose team members have spanned generational, geographical, and social differences. Ken is married and with his wife shares the joy of raising four daughters. Ken takes joy in being active in his community by supporting the local schools and politics.

Ken Chase has over 25 years of experience working with Microsoft technologies related to infrastructure and end user computing. He has worked with and led teams that have spanned multiple geographic areas and whose team members have spanned generatio... Show more

Communications expert, event organizer, community gatherer. OSS contributor, sailing the K8s ocean since 2019. Marketing Director @Mia-Platform.
Strong believer that better software engineering brings to better development for the planet.

Communications expert, event organizer, community gatherer. OSS contributor, sailing the K8s ocean since 2019. Marketing Director @Mia-Platform. Strong believer that better software engineering brings to better development for the planet. Show more

Mathias Verraes is the founder of Aardling, a software modelling & design consultancy, with a penchant for complex environments. His focus is on design strategy and messaging-centric domain modelling. Since leaving a lead developer job in 2011 and moving to consulting in 2011, Mathias has worked with clients in Finance, Government, Supply Chain, Mobility, Energy, E-Commerce, and more.

Mathias writes about software design at verraes.net since 2011. As a speaker, he's been at major conferences such as NDC and Goto, and has been a keynote speaker DDD eXchange, ExploreDDD, KanDDDinsky, and others. Occasionally, he teaches courses on Domain-Driven Design & messaging architecture. Mathias is also the founder of the DDD Europe conference.

Mathias has a Masters in Music from the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, and is an autodidact on software. When he’s at home in Kortrijk, Belgium, he helps his two sons build crazy Lego contraptions.

Mathias Verraes is the founder of Aardling, a software modelling & design consultancy, with a penchant for complex environments. His focus is on design strategy and messaging-centric domain modelling. Since leaving a lead developer job in 2011 and mo... Show more

Founder at Thinkpro Tech, Fellow at Practical Diversity & Inclusion, and BTrust Builders Fellow. Actively engaged in open-source projects, I foster community and collaboration. Committed to building and empowering communities, I explore research software engineering and data science realms. Eager to connect and collaborate on exciting projects. 'Love the things that Techs.

Founder at Thinkpro Tech, Fellow at Practical Diversity & Inclusion, and BTrust Builders Fellow. Actively engaged in open-source projects, I foster community and collaboration. Committed to building and empowering communities, I explore research soft... Show more

I love mathematics, coffee, software and talking long walks off short piers.

I love mathematics, coffee, software and talking long walks off short piers. Show more

I am the CEO and founder of 0xDegens a web 2/3 consultant and strategy developer. Help with all aspects from A to Z.

I also work as the CDO and Community Relations for ManifestAI as a core team member, and I mange out Index Fund of over 180 AI/web3 start-ups.

I work to help this space grow as an advisor, consultant and just over all Degen who loves meeting people new to blockchain and helping them learn where to learn. Best thing about what I do, I get to talk to and talk about the creators, builders and people in this space.

I am the CEO and founder of 0xDegens a web 2/3 consultant and strategy developer. Help with all aspects from A to Z. I also work as the CDO and Community Relations for ManifestAI as a core team member, and I mange out Index Fund of over 180 AI/we... Show more

Morten is a developer, designer, educator, and philosopher specializing in web standards, interaction design, and technology ethics. He has made hundreds of courses for Lynda.com and LinkedIn Learning covering design, web standards, bleeding edge technologies, and ethics, and is a popular speaker at major conferences around the globe. You may have learned WordPress, or JavaScript, or CSS grid from him, or seen him talking about surveillance capitalism and AI on TikTok. In his spare time he builds Lego space ships with his 6 year old son and dances ballroom with his wife.

Morten is a developer, designer, educator, and philosopher specializing in web standards, interaction design, and technology ethics. He has made hundreds of courses for Lynda.com and LinkedIn Learning covering design, web standards, bleeding edge te... Show more

J’entendais durant mon enfance et mon adolescence, certain(e)s de mes camarades rêver de devenir informaticien, médecin, mécano, sportif de « haut » niveau, chanteur, plus rarement entrepreneur, manager ou dirigeant de société…

Pour ma part, je crois que j’ai toujours voulu prendre soin des autres humains – et non humains aussi – et de donner envie aux autres d’être plus heureux, de les convaincre du bonheur qu’il y a à prendre soin de sa propre vie et de nos écosystèmes pour aider à passer à l’étape d’après.

J’ai passé mes quinze dernières années à observer, capter l’énergie des groupes, faire des petits pas à leur côté pour de grands effets, travailler avec les forces de chacun plutôt que de vouloir « corriger » les défauts, recycler les « sois disant » déchets dans les groupes pour faire émerger l’innovation…

Cette liste n’est pas exhaustive, mais donne déjà un bon aperçu de ce qu’un Biomim’Agiliste, comme moi, a en tête et applique lors de la rééducation de la pensée des écosystèmes humains.

Soutenu et conforté dans mon identité ainsi que dans mes engagements profondément humanistes, il y a un an, j’ai co-fondé La Libellule Optimiste pour {ré} apprendre à {ré} humaniser les organisations pour impliquer les collaborateurs et collaboratrices dans une agilité durable qui a du sens et génère de la plénitude.

J’organise des ateliers, des formations, mais aussi, j’accompagne les organisations pour vous faire ressentir à quel point l'entraide et l'interdépendance sont innées et facteurs d'évolution si on s’inspire du vivant.

Je conclurais sur cette phrase que j’utilise souvent lors de mes interventions : la nature est le meilleur modèle de prospérité sur terre et le biomimétisme d’écosystèmes est un des remèdes pour soigner les maux de nos organisations.

Envie de vous sentir vivant ? Je vous attends pour un voyage dans l’immense encyclopédie de plus de 3,8 Milliards d'années qu'est la Nature et venir découvrir notre démarche directement inspirée de notre terre mère !

J’entendais durant mon enfance et mon adolescence, certain(e)s de mes camarades rêver de devenir informaticien, médecin, mécano, sportif de « haut » niveau, chanteur, plus rarement entrepreneur, manager ou dirigeant de société… Pour ma part, je cr... Show more

MON EXPÉRIENCE
Tour à tour chef de projet événementiel en agence et au sein du Groupe La Poste, dirigeant de ma propre structure de 6 salariés visant à transformer la ville avec les habitants et la jeunesse puis facilitateur d’intelligence collective je possède 20 ans d’expérience dans l’innovation sociale & managériale

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Certifié Élément Humain (Accompagner les hommes et les organisations dans les transformations culturelles, numériques et économiques), j'ai été formé aux méthodes de facilitation et de coopération, d’amélioration continue & techniques d’animations en intelligence collective. Formé également à la pratique & aux outils du coaching, j'ai été initié à la Théorie U pour permettre de générer davantage d’efficience collective au sein des organisations & des équipes

MON EXPÉRIENCE Tour à tour chef de projet événementiel en agence et au sein du Groupe La Poste, dirigeant de ma propre structure de 6 salariés visant à transformer la ville avec les habitants et la jeunesse puis facilitateur d’intelligence collectiv... Show more

Jocelyn Matthews works at Pinecone, where she is responsible for building and nurturing the technical community. Her focus is to grow a vibrant ecosystem to which everyone brings their best selves. Jocelyn is a former Rosberg-Geist Fellow at the Center for African Studies at UC Berkeley. Her ethnographic social research has received grant funding from the Sultan Grant for Arab Cultural Studies; UC Berkeley Center for Race and Gender Studies; HASTAC Humanities, Arts, Science and Technology Alliance Collaboratory; and the National Science Foundation (NSF). She is a former lab member at CITRIS (the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society) Banatao Institute. In her spare time, she is Lead Admin of the DevRel Collective, a group of nearly 3,000 professionals developer advocates and technical community managers. She cares very much about the context of technologies and supporting youths, values she brought to bear both as a former faculty member of the California college system and while teaching underserved teens in Oakland.

Jocelyn Matthews works at Pinecone, where she is responsible for building and nurturing the technical community. Her focus is to grow a vibrant ecosystem to which everyone brings their best selves. Jocelyn is a former Rosberg-Geist Fellow at the Cent... Show more

I am an independent researcher and consultant on programming-language design and implementation, currently working with the Kotlin language team. Before going independent, I was a professor at Cornell University, and I worked with the Kotlin team in its early days to integrate my research on mixed-site variance and gradual types into what became platform types. Beyond Kotlin, I have contributed to the designs of Java, Ceylon, Julia, Scala, and WebAssembly.

I am an independent researcher and consultant on programming-language design and implementation, currently working with the Kotlin language team. Before going independent, I was a professor at Cornell University, and I worked with the Kotlin team in ... Show more

Con un background lavorativo in retail (9y), ho maturato diverse esperienze legate al business: dalla vendita alla performance, dall'expertise prodotto allo sviluppo di nuovi servizi. Nel 2023, ho iniziato ad utilizzare tutto il mio background per contribuire al percorso di trasformazione organizzativa.
Durante gli anni, ho guidato diversi progetti in Italia ed all’estero, cooperando con team cross funzionali, interni ed esterni all’azienda. Oggi mi occupo di supportare il management strategico e operativo di Leroy Merlin nella definizione e esecuzione della strategia.

Con un background lavorativo in retail (9y), ho maturato diverse esperienze legate al business: dalla vendita alla performance, dall'expertise prodotto allo sviluppo di nuovi servizi. Nel 2023, ho iniziato ad utilizzare tutto il mio background per co... Show more

20 ans d'expérience professionnelle dont 10 dans l'Agilité (essentiellement pour les grandes comptes)
Parcours professionnel : audit organisationnel, management de projet, management du changement, Coach Agile, coach professionnel
Domaines d'expertise : coaching & formation Agile/SAFE, coaching des équipes, coaching individuel, coaching des managers, tests comportementaux (DISC, Selfie...), coaching des hauts potentiels, coaching des Points Forts Gallup (coach certifié).
Passions : patinage artistique, théâtre & improvisation, écriture & traduction

20 ans d'expérience professionnelle dont 10 dans l'Agilité (essentiellement pour les grandes comptes) Parcours professionnel : audit organisationnel, management de projet, management du changement, Coach Agile, coach professionnel Domaines d'expert... Show more

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Je suis coach pro systémique, coach agile, facilitateur et formateur.
Après de nombreuses années à travailler dans des environnements complexes à forte interactions humaines, je suis persuadé que la collaboration est la clef des grands enjeux de demain.

Très impliqué dans les communautés agile et tech Lyonnaise, j'anime les Agile Playgroung à Lyon et je contribue à l'organisation des conférences Agile Lyon et MiXiT.

Je suis coach pro systémique, coach agile, facilitateur et formateur. Après de nombreuses années à travailler dans des environnements complexes à forte interactions humaines, je suis persuadé que la collaboration est la clef des grands enjeux de dem... Show more

Nicolas Petitjean is the former VP Design at Sodexo Group (2017-2022). In 2021, he founded "collectivehood", which helps business leaders design operational models where innovation through design thrives and responsible growth practices flourish. With a Master's degree in Design (Rubika 2000') and an Executive MBA (EDHEC 2015'), Nicolas has over 20 years' experience in user research, human-centered design, innovation & design leadership, strategy and entrepreneurship at various levels, with companies such as Salomon, Adidas, Decathlon, Sodexo, Hanesbrands, Caran d'Ache, Ministry of Defence UK, USAA, Google, GSK, Coventry University among others. Nicolas is also an active and leading speaker on innovation practices, business modeling and social leadership by design across Europe.

Nicolas Petitjean is the former VP Design at Sodexo Group (2017-2022). In 2021, he founded "collectivehood", which helps business leaders design operational models where innovation through design thrives and responsible growth practices flourish. Wit... Show more

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she drives Interactive Arts Alberta's mission to amplify diverse voices and empower local talent. Madison’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity has helped shape some of the region’s most celebrated industry events, creating spaces that champion collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to gaming and digital arts. Interactive Arts Alberta runs the Game Discovery Exhibition annually in Edmonton, the largest independent games festival in North America.

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she d... Show more

Oliver Yates (also known by many as ‘Leaf’) is a performer and workshop facilitator. Leaf is a passionate play activist and is driven to help people find their most sincere way of living. Since discovering clowning at Buddhafield festival in 2021, they have been an avid student and practitioner of the art of clowning, learning as much as possible and running workshops in their home town of Sheffield. They run the Sheffield Laughter Club, perform regularly as a worm and a preacher on the Sheffield alternative comedy circuit and are part of the musical improv comedy trio ‘Susan Got My Kidney’. Leaf was introduced to Scrum a year ago and has since been an active participant in Scrum Exchange. Leaf has run their own Tree Surgery company since 2020.

Oliver Yates (also known by many as ‘Leaf’) is a performer and workshop facilitator. Leaf is a passionate play activist and is driven to help people find their most sincere way of living. Since discovering clowning at Buddhafield festival in 2021, ... Show more

Theodore Walrond, a student, previously engaged in research at the college's School of Medicine. His background includes extensive training as a lifeguard and scuba diving leader, specializing in various water safety and life rescue techniques. During his undergraduate years, he worked at the McKnight Brain Institute, where he harnessed his analytical prowess to help write a pivotal scientific paper on subarachnoid hemorrhages and their potential role in predisposing individuals to Alzheimer's Disease.

Theodore Rex Walrond gained practical experience through an internship at Romark, a pharmaceutical company focused on research located in Tampa, FL. Here, he worked under the leadership of the CEO and head of research, contributing to the development of new medicinal therapies for infectious diseases.

Theodore also belonged to the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, where he studied Psychology with an emphasis on behavioral and cognitive neuroscience. This specialization allowed him to explore the neurological mechanisms affecting human behavior, mood, and cognitive functions, blending physiological insights with psychological theories.

Education played a significant role in shaping his career. Theodore Walrond of Tampa Bay attended Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, FL, where he excelled in the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC), eventually becoming a Battalion Commander. His academic journey continued with stellar performances in STEM subjects, leading him to graduate Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, focusing on Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience—a pathway that caters well to those aiming for careers in psychiatry, research, or academia.

In addition to his academic and research commitments, Theodore held various positions with the Florida Parks and Recreation Department, including roles as a lifeguard and swim instructor, where he was responsible for the safety and maintenance of pool facilities.

His professional certifications include SCUBA Dive Master, a role in which he has led and trained numerous diving enthusiasts. Theodore's passion for the outdoors extends to his personal life, where he is an enthusiastic lacrosse player, skier, and mountaineer. He has conquered Mount Rainier and trekked through several of America's national parks, including Yosemite and the Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop.

An avid golfer and cook, Theodore Walrond of Florida also finds solace in music, mainly playing the acoustic guitar, further showcasing his well-rounded character and diverse interests.

Theodore Walrond, a student, previously engaged in research at the college's School of Medicine. His background includes extensive training as a lifeguard and scuba diving leader, specializing in various water safety and life rescue techniques. Durin... Show more

Dr. Fowler is a practitioner and scholar in big data analytics, creator of the KDQ, and champion of a data culture of compassion and curiosity.

Dr. Fowler is a practitioner and scholar in big data analytics, creator of the KDQ, and champion of a data culture of compassion and curiosity. Show more

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding.

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding. Show more

Psicóloga social experta en emprendimiento femenino y diseño web con WordPress. Imparte formación sobre marketing online, diseño web, WordPress y habilidades emprendedoras con perspectiva de género.

Psicóloga social experta en emprendimiento femenino y diseño web con WordPress. Imparte formación sobre marketing online, diseño web, WordPress y habilidades emprendedoras con perspectiva de género. Show more