I am part of Avanade Change Enablement team in Avanade Italy manly focused on Change Management and Digital Strategy projects.

As an expert in Innovation and Generative AI, I am passionate about driving transformative solutions that empower businesses and individuals to achieve more. My work focuses on exploring and leveraging the potential of cutting-edge technologies, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft Copilot and its integration into real-world applications.

I thrive at the intersection of technology and strategy, continually seeking ways to harness AI advancements to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable impact.

I am part of Avanade Change Enablement team in Avanade Italy manly focused on Change Management and Digital Strategy projects. As an expert in Innovation and Generative AI, I am passionate about driving transformative solutions that empower busin... Show more

Consultant Manager ⏵ With empathy & awareness, I empower IT pros to hone their top growth mindsets and achieve their next level of impact & career advancement.

Consultant Manager ⏵ With empathy & awareness, I empower IT pros to hone their top growth mindsets and achieve their next level of impact & career advancement. Show more

Olayinka Atobiloye is a third-year Computer Engineering student at the University of Lagos, and she is also a GitHub Campus Expert and the Chair of Women in Engineering, Unilag. Her passion for software engineering stems from its ability to create solutions that have a direct positive impact on people's lives. In the past, she has had the opportunity to build impactful solutions through internships at companies like Goldman Sachs and GitHub.

Additionally, Olayinka is passionate about volunteering and growing communities. As a GitHub Campus Expert, she hosts events like the GitHub Octernship Lagos, where students receive tips and insights into the GitHub Octernship program to help them accelerate their careers. As the current Women in Engineering Chair on her campus, she spearheads programs that improve the software engineering skills and employability of female students. These programs include seminars and mentoring sessions where female students can discuss with women in the industry and learn how to overcome challenges they may face in their early careers.

Olayinka is committed to making a significant impact in software engineering and in her immediate community.

Olayinka Atobiloye is a third-year Computer Engineering student at the University of Lagos, and she is also a GitHub Campus Expert and the Chair of Women in Engineering, Unilag. Her passion for software engineering stems from its ability to create so... Show more

Matthieu BIAVA est un spécialiste des transformations organisationnelles et un expert engagé dans l’accompagnement des dirigeants et managers vers des modèles plus collaboratifs et responsables. Il conseille des dirigeants sur leurs transformations culturelles, notamment dans le cadre de projets de fusions, d’ouverture de nouveaux marchés, etc.

Il a accompagné des entreprises comme Orange, le CNES, la Poste, la MAIF, le Crédit Agricole, Renault et +50 autres grandes entreprises et ETI. Il conjugue une approche stratégique et humaine pour aider les organisations à réconcilier performance économique et impact sociétal.

Fort d’un parcours varié en entreprises et en cabinets de conseil, Directeur Général de Balthazar Agency, professeur à l’ESCP, il dirige notamment le Master in Tech & Sustainable Transformation. Auteur, il a publié récemment avec Laurence Vanhée Au cœur des Transformations (annonce linkedIn en lien) aux éditions EMS, préfacé par Pascal Demurger, Directeur Général de la MAIF et l’un des dirigeants de référence en culture d’entreprise et management en France.

Il investit dans l’IA et dirige depuis 2022 le Lab Agency avec lequel il mène plusieurs programmes d’expérimentations, notamment un cycle IA for Change où il développe avec une équipe d’experts tech IA et sociologie des agents IA pour l’accompagnement des transformations en entreprise.

Thèmes – futur des organisations, nouveaux modèles de gouvernance, impact de l’IA sur les métiers, IA leadership & transformation, future of learning, évolutions du rapport au travail

Matthieu BIAVA est un spécialiste des transformations organisationnelles et un expert engagé dans l’accompagnement des dirigeants et managers vers des modèles plus collaboratifs et responsables. Il conseille des dirigeants sur leurs transformations c... Show more

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários.

Contador Sênior na Petrobras, pós graduado em Gamificação, Engajamento e Marketing Digital. Atuo com inovação, soluções digitais e Projetos de Gamificação com foco em motivação e engajamento dos funcionários. Show more

In over 25 years of creative leadership in branding and marketing, Adam has discovered that the most powerful form of connection, communication, and persuasion is also the oldest—great storytelling. With rich support from neuroscientists, psychologists, and behavioral economists, he shows audiences why that is, and how they can use it to their advantage.

Best of all, the insights in Adam’s keynotes explain phenomena that many people sense are true without knowing why. Armed with the tools, research, and empathy Adam brings to the stage, they emerge as more confident communicators in their personal and professional lives.

Based in Rhode Island, Adam has earned rave reviews by audiences from Boston to Borneo. And with the rise of AI, Adam is determined to empower as many people as possible to become compelling, connection-building storytellers.

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In this high-energy, aha-moment-filled keynote, you’ll learn why stories have such a powerful hold on us, how they work, the transformative effect storytelling can have on your business, and how to do it.

Here are just a few of the benefits you can enjoy immediately:
- Unparalleled ROI
- Increased sales and fundraising revenue
- Greater productivity
- Higher retention
- …and much, much more

Learn more at https://www.rustleandspark.com/story

In over 25 years of creative leadership in branding and marketing, Adam has discovered that the most powerful form of connection, communication, and persuasion is also the oldest—great storytelling. With rich support from neuroscientists, psychologi... Show more

Rakhi Shastri is a dynamic Transformational Speaker, award-winning Toastmasters champion, life coach, and author of Loud Echo of Silent Perseverance. With over two decades of experience in leadership and personal development, she empowers individuals to break free from limiting beliefs, embrace resilience, and cultivate success-driven thinking.

Her journey—one of perseverance, loss, and profound transformation—led to a defining realization: True empowerment begins within. As a dedicated single mother and accomplished business owner, Rakhi spent years building her career, only to face an unexpected turning point in 2021 that challenged everything she knew. In losing her business, trust in others, and belief in herself, she uncovered the most powerful lesson of all—To take care of others, you must be able to take care of you first, and success is not about doing more, but about being yourself.

Determined to rebuild, Rakhi mastered mind-transforming techniques that restored her confidence and propelled her to achieve more success than ever before. Now, she shares these strategies, along with the most critical life lessons she learned over two decades, with individuals ready for meaningful growth, guiding them to release old patterns, reconnect with their authentic selves, and realign their mindset with their purpose.

As an empathetic leader and relationship strategist, Rakhi bridges the gap between personal fulfillment and career success, helping others step into their highest potential. Through her transformational approach, she teaches resilience, belief-building, and self-discovery—showing that when we elevate our inner world, life itself becomes effortless.

"If there’s one thing that can change everything around you, it’s to focus on YOU."

With her unique insights, storytelling, and unwavering commitment to growth, Rakhi inspires individuals to step into their power, embrace their purpose, and create lasting impact in every aspect of life.

Rakhi Shastri is a dynamic Transformational Speaker, award-winning Toastmasters champion, life coach, and author of Loud Echo of Silent Perseverance. With over two decades of experience in leadership and personal development, she empowers individuals... Show more

Paul-Georges Crismer a 25 ans d’expérience comme développeur, méthodologiste, architecte et chef de projet. Il en retient que ce qui active ou plombe la performance d’une équipe, ce ne sont pas les problèmes techniques, c’est la qualité des interactions et la participation engagée de chacun.

Passionné de dialogue authentique, il est formateur certifié en Communication NonViolente.
Il pratique depuis 2006 la Sociocratie, un mode de gouvernance participatif qui contribue à réinventer les organisations. Il est enthousiaste des méthodes Agiles et de l’auto-organisation.
Aujourd’hui Il est formateur, coach et médiateur : alliant ses compétences il accompagne les individus ou les équipes pour clarifier leur intention, mieux dialoguer et mieux coopérer.

Paul-Georges Crismer a 25 ans d’expérience comme développeur, méthodologiste, architecte et chef de projet. Il en retient que ce qui active ou plombe la performance d’une équipe, ce ne sont pas les problèmes techniques, c’est la qualité des interacti... Show more

Atlanta-based activist, author, and attorney Sandra Barnhill ignites transformation through powerful storytelling, empowering audiences to build an equitable society with both tough-minded wisdom and tender-hearted grace.

Atlanta-based activist, author, and attorney Sandra Barnhill ignites transformation through powerful storytelling, empowering audiences to build an equitable society with both tough-minded wisdom and tender-hearted grace. Show more

Dr. B. David Tyler researches how fans consume sport, particularly around rivalry and fan communities. Tyler teaches sport data analytics as a faculty member in the McCormack Department of Sport Management, part of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is co-founder of the Know Rivalry Project and KnowRivalry.com website.

Tyler's research has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, BBC Radio, Toronto Star, Wall St Journal, ESPN radio, and SportsBusiness Journal. He is known internationally as an expert in sport rivalry, but also for being a nerd who loves data way more than is healthy.

Dr. B. David Tyler researches how fans consume sport, particularly around rivalry and fan communities. Tyler teaches sport data analytics as a faculty member in the McCormack Department of Sport Management, part of the Isenberg School of Management a... Show more

Vincent has been working as a developer/consultant/architect in the IT industry for almost 30 years and is still learning new things every day. He is one of the maintainers of the official Microsoft Fluent UI Blazor library, an open-source component package that offers seamless integration of Fluent UI with Blazor for building web and mobile sites and applications.

Vincent has been working as a developer/consultant/architect in the IT industry for almost 30 years and is still learning new things every day. He is one of the maintainers of the official Microsoft Fluent UI Blazor library, an open-source component ... Show more

Accompagne depuis plus de 15 ans les organisations et les équipes sur des sujets d’innovation, de prospective et de design

Accompagne depuis plus de 15 ans les organisations et les équipes sur des sujets d’innovation, de prospective et de design Show more

Greg pioneered community-based broadband & smart city planning. He has helped hundreds of communities across the country take ownership of their futures—from Midtown Atlanta's Innovation Zone to Bigfoot's broadband plan for eastern Washington state, from the Atlantic coast, including Chesapeake, Savannah, and Fort Lauderdale, to communities all along the Pacific, including numerous cities in the core of Los Angeles County—specializing in regional public-private partnership. After building all of this network infrastructure, Greg is refocusing on what we can do with it, and he's looking for collaborators. Who's ready to take our communities to the next level in terms of engagement, leadership, and the tech stack?

Greg pioneered community-based broadband & smart city planning. He has helped hundreds of communities across the country take ownership of their futures—from Midtown Atlanta's Innovation Zone to Bigfoot's broadband plan for eastern Washington state, ... Show more

Sabrina Fatrdla is the Director of Operations at Stray Dog Support, where she leads global initiatives that bridge emergency rescue with long-term systems building. Her approach is shaped by a lived understanding of cultural nuance and the importance of equitable structures in community health and rescue. Her work spans shelter design, cross-organizational partnerships, and sustainable animal care models in countries such as Canada, Egypt, Mexico, Europe, Asia and India. Rooted in cultural integrity and collective healing, Sabrina centres her ethos on ethical storytelling, integrity, and shared responsibility.

Sabrina Fatrdla is the Director of Operations at Stray Dog Support, where she leads global initiatives that bridge emergency rescue with long-term systems building. Her approach is shaped by a lived understanding of cultural nuance and the importance... Show more

My online membership from BSAC endorsed my research background and enlighten my digital modelling and creativity web of open science community Amsterdam (OSCA) for research projects and grants. My Ph.D. degree certificate and a trophy become a pride indeed at the auditorium of my school of life sciences, JNU, New Delhi in the year 2007. Appreciation certificate for Life Membership from SAMA and Editorial Board Membership certificate from Edwin In, has become a passion for my research approach.

My online membership from BSAC endorsed my research background and enlighten my digital modelling and creativity web of open science community Amsterdam (OSCA) for research projects and grants. My Ph.D. degree certificate and a trophy become a pride ... Show more

Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, is a fatherhood advocate and founder of Dad-Ease, an ecosystem of solutions designed to promote parental parity. With a deep commitment to addressing the challenges faced by dads, she strives to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all parents. In a society where fathers are often unseen or undervalued in the parenting equation, Dr. Borland aims to spark a conversation about the importance of recognizing and supporting fathers in their parenting roles. She is also a published author and writer, where she has been featured on television, radio, podcasts, and print.

Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, is a fatherhood advocate and founder of Dad-Ease, an ecosystem of solutions designed to promote parental parity. With a deep commitment to addressing the challenges faced by dads, she strives to create a more inclusive and sup... Show more

Sanna is a passionate agile advocate who believes that most problems stem from—and can be solved through—communication. Since graduating, she has worked in the IT sector, focusing on agile and Scrum methodologies since 2017. To make communication more effective and engaging, she began incorporating improvisation techniques into training, workshops, and meetings. Combined with her decade-long fascination with understanding human behavior, this creates the perfect recipe for her approach. She loves blending different approaches, always exploring what it means to be more human in the process.

Sanna currently lives in Vienna, Austria.

Sanna is a passionate agile advocate who believes that most problems stem from—and can be solved through—communication. Since graduating, she has worked in the IT sector, focusing on agile and Scrum methodologies since 2017. To make communication mor... Show more

Esther Anyanwu holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and works as an OBD and Emissions Certification Engineer as well as a Squad Scrum Master at Jaguar Land Rover. Bridging the worlds of technical engineering and agile leadership, Esther brings a unique perspective on how agility operates not just in code or process, but in how teams think, collaborate, and grow.

A member of Godiva Speakers (Toastmasters International), Esther is passionate about communication, connection, and finding her voice - both literally and professionally. This journey of self-discovery and continuous improvement is what inspired her to be part of Agile2025 Launching New Voices, with a desire to bring fresh, human-centred reflections into the agile space.

Esther Anyanwu holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and works as an OBD and Emissions Certification Engineer as well as a Squad Scrum Master at Jaguar Land Rover. Bridging the worlds of technical engineering and agile leadership, Esther brings a u... Show more

Carlisia Campos is a software engineer with experience in Go, distributed systems, and Cloud Native technologies. She has been a maintainer of the Velero and Knative open-source projects, a contributor to Kubernetes, and has held leadership roles in CNCF projects. She has worked on building and improving Cloud Native applications, focusing on scalability, resilience, and developer experience.

Beyond engineering, Carlisia is passionate about bridging the gap between complex technical concepts and intuitive mental models. She has spoken at conferences, contributed to technical podcasts such as Go Time and The Podlets, and mentored developers in the Go community.

Her work and research explore how ideas from biological and goal-directed systems can inform software design. In this talk, she introduces biological signaling as a new perspective for thinking about concurrency in Go, encouraging developers to expand their mental models and consider more adaptive, scalable approaches to software design.

Carlisia Campos is a software engineer with experience in Go, distributed systems, and Cloud Native technologies. She has been a maintainer of the Velero and Knative open-source projects, a contributor to Kubernetes, and has held leadership roles in ... Show more

I used to do Security. Now I do Standards.
A Quantum Computing Enthusiast. A fan of `Linux` and an advocate for Free & Open Source Softwares. #FOSS

I used to do Security. Now I do Standards. A Quantum Computing Enthusiast. A fan of `Linux` and an advocate for Free & Open Source Softwares. #FOSS Show more

Nicole is a licensed independent social worker, private practice owner, and passionate trauma educator with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in complex trauma, grief, and emotional regulation, and is committed to transforming how individuals—and systems—understand and respond to trauma.

Nicole is known for blending clinical expertise with heart, humor, and powerful storytelling. She recently spoke at the National Council on Mental Health Conference, where she presented to a crowd of 300+ peers on recognizing and responding to self-harm and suicidal ideation in youth. She brings authenticity and clarity to tough topics, making her a sought-after speaker for conferences, trainings, and retreats.

When she's not working with clients or educating professionals, Nicole is raising her kids, building a healing-centered practice, and dreaming up her next big idea to change the world (or at least the field of trauma therapy).

Nicole is a licensed independent social worker, private practice owner, and passionate trauma educator with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in complex trauma, grief, and emotional regulation, and is committed t... Show more

Jasmine Robinson supports the internal Netflix GenAI Platform and leads the GenAI Builders Knowledge Series, transforming software development. She's also the creator of the "GenAI Secret Sauce" website and an active member of Women Defining AI. For the past three years, Jasmine has been paving new roads in the innovative GenAI frontier at Netflix, with a focus on boosting developer productivity.

Jasmine Robinson supports the internal Netflix GenAI Platform and leads the GenAI Builders Knowledge Series, transforming software development. She's also the creator of the "GenAI Secret Sauce" website and an active member of Women Defining AI. For ... Show more

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Sono uno studente universitario con una forte passione per l'informatica, in particolare per l'intelligenza artificiale e la programmazione. Mi distinguo per un approccio creativo e collaborativo, combinato a una solida competenza tecnica e una costante voglia di migliorarmi. Sono determinato a trasformare le mie conoscenze in soluzioni innovative, affrontando ogni progetto con professionalità e dedizione.

Sono uno studente universitario con una forte passione per l'informatica, in particolare per l'intelligenza artificiale e la programmazione. Mi distinguo per un approccio creativo e collaborativo, combinato a una solida competenza tecnica e una costa... Show more

Hi I'm Sharon

Founder | Project Manager | Menstrual Equity & Gender Innovation Advocate

I’m all about breaking norms, driving impact, and making real change happen. As the founder of Treasure Care, I’m tackling menstrual equity head-on because no one should have to choose between basic needs and dignity. Through curated care boxes, I’m not just selling products; I’m creating a movement.

On a bigger scale, I lead W.I.F.E. (Women Innovating For Equity) an initiative redefining gender equity beyond just women’s empowerment. We’re talking real inclusion, real innovation, and real opportunities. With a background in project management and a love for storytelling and strategy, I bridge the gap between tech, advocacy, and entrepreneurship to create solutions that actually work.

I speak on:

Menstrual Equity: Beyond Pads & Tampons—Building Sustainable Change

Entrepreneurship with Purpose: Turning Ideas into Impact

Tech & Gender: Innovation That Leaves No One Behind

Content That Moves: Storytelling & Digital Engagement for Social Good

Hi I'm Sharon Founder | Project Manager | Menstrual Equity & Gender Innovation Advocate I’m all about breaking norms, driving impact, and making real change happen. As the founder of Treasure Care, I’m tackling menstrual equity head-on because... Show more

Asterios is an Asst. Professor at TU Delft and an Academic at Amazon Web Services. Asterios's research focuses on scalable data processing, stream processing, data integration and everything Cloud computing. Asterios has worked at Hazelcast, SAP Innovation Center, TU Berlin and received his PhD from INRIA Saclay & Université Paris-Sud.

Asterios is an Asst. Professor at TU Delft and an Academic at Amazon Web Services. Asterios's research focuses on scalable data processing, stream processing, data integration and everything Cloud computing. Asterios has worked at Hazelcast, SAP Inn... Show more

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest and did not know it, as a child we have no way to gauge healthy love for selfish desire of a parent.

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest an... Show more

Richard’s professional passion is helping organizational leaders & teams unlock their potential to solve critical business and technology challenges, by empowering and enabling collaborative, high-performing teams.

He helps catalyze and accelerate organizational resilience with a coaching approach centered on cultural awareness, leadership agility, psychological safety, and pragmatic decision-making.

Richard has been practicing Agile, Lean, and Organizational Change for 20+ years, working with leaders and teams across many different industries and stages of growth to explore the possibilities of Agility, to help build Resilience, and to create a Culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement.

Credentials include - Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), Certified Agile Leadership (CAL), Agile Leadership Journey Guide, ICAgile Authorized Instructor, ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), Path to Agility Facilitator, ORGANIC agility Professional, among others. Plus, training & expertise in psychological safety, emotional intelligence (EQ), positive intelligence (PQ), as well as organizational change models, including - Kaizen, Kotter, Prosci, and Satir.

Richard’s professional passion is helping organizational leaders & teams unlock their potential to solve critical business and technology challenges, by empowering and enabling collaborative, high-performing teams. He helps catalyze and accelerate... Show more

Piero Palacios
Biologist | Data Scientist | Bioinformatic Scientist

Hello! I’m Piero, a biologist from Peru with a strong foundation in biotechnology. My passion for data analysis and bioinformatics has led me to pursue specializations from Harvard University and MIT. In my free time, I enjoy creating reproducible and interactive reports using Quarto.

My bioinformatics expertise spans various domains, including RNA-Seq, Methyl-Seq, WGBS-Seq, Illumina Methylation Array, and multi-omics analyses. Additionally, I have extensive experience in machine learning (e.g., OLS, ridge and lasso regression, SVM, kernels, collaborative filtering, network analysis, high-dimensional reduction) and deep learning models (e.g., feed-forward neural networks, recurrent neural networks, convolutional neural networks, graph neural networks, transformers).

I'm excited to connect, share ideas, and explore innovative applications of Shiny at this conference!

Piero Palacios Biologist | Data Scientist | Bioinformatic Scientist Hello! I’m Piero, a biologist from Peru with a strong foundation in biotechnology. My passion for data analysis and bioinformatics has led me to pursue specializations from Harva... Show more

Tod has spent 30+ years as a leader and coach in various settings. While his path began on the athletic fields where he built championship teams in various sports, Tod has been applying his teaching and coaching skills in the business world for more than a decade. Tod focuses on helping teams of all types become their best. He has been able to translate the lessons learned on the field into improvements in performance and culture in the workplace. ​

​Tod has an MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and continues to commit to his growth as a professional. His approach to teaching and coaching is based on a deep understanding of how the human brain works, especially as it’s facing transformation. While his coaching and training sessions cover much ground related to human behavior, his work frequently helps clients shift mindsets, improve emotional intelligence, and embrace servant leadership. Tod’s clients have improved personal performance, rebuilt struggling cultures, and created inclusive work environments that challenge each team member to bring their best work to the table every day.​

Tod is best known as a connector and motivator. He has built a reputation based on his honest and genuine approach. Helping others embrace adversity and achieve excellence remains the driving force in his life.​

Tod has spent 30+ years as a leader and coach in various settings. While his path began on the athletic fields where he built championship teams in various sports, Tod has been applying his teaching and coaching skills in the business world for more ... Show more