Ana Sarmiento is a Growth Product Manager and AI evangelist with over a decade of experience bridging technical innovation and human-centered design. She has led projects in personalization, data strategy, and automation, helping cross-functional teams translate data into decisions. Ana is also the founder of Cabana Media, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting AI literacy in underserved communities, where she creates programs that empower seniors, immigrants, neurodivergent and BIPOC individuals to engage with AI as creators, not just consumers. Her mission is to build technology that tells stories, drives equity, and inspires the next generation of builders.

Ana Sarmiento is a Growth Product Manager and AI evangelist with over a decade of experience bridging technical innovation and human-centered design. She has led projects in personalization, data strategy, and automation, helping cross-functional tea... Show more

Jay is a national expert on aging and disability services, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), health policy, and assistive technology. Before joining Guidehouse, he served under three governors as the State Director for Aging and Adult Services where he was responsible for a wide range of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for vulnerable adults, including the administration of the Older Americans Act, Medicaid 1915c waiver programs, protective services, and public guardianship. He was also Vice President for State Markets for a global healthcare IT company where he served as an SME for state clients. He also led the Human and Social Services division efforts related to data analytics, machine learning, and AI for Medicaid and other vulnerable adult populations. Jay is passionate about technology and helps states evaluate and envision how technology can help them meet current and future goals and objectives.

In his current role with Guidehouse, and as a former state government leader, professor, and President of the National Association of State Units on Aging and Disability; Jay has worked closely with state and federal leadership on strengthening protections for vulnerable adults and people with SMI / SUD, developing clinical and performance benchmarking data for recipients of traditional and Managed LTSS services. Jay has more than 13 years of experience leading the development and implementation of state programs such as 1915(b)(c)(i) and 1115 waivers, No Wrong Door (NWD) / Single Entry Point for LTSS, Balancing Incentive Program, Money Follows the Person, and administration of HCBS services. As an SME, he has testified before Congress and various state legislative committees and subcommittees.

As a tenured professor, he developed the first nationally accredited graduate program in Long-Term Care (LTC) administration and he has developed and taught graduate-level courses in statistics, research methods, public policy, healthcare administration, aging and disability services networks, and applied data analytics.

As a state director and later as an SME at Guidehouse, he applies these academic techniques to support the administration and oversight of state programs and services. He develops, promotes, and maintains relationships with leaders at health systems, government agencies, universities, and associations to drive a better understanding of the need to integrate health, social, and behavioral supports.

Jay provides clients with valuable insight, policy, and program consulting, budget analysis, and technical assistance while empowering them to realize success in areas such as organizational assessment, risk mitigation strategies, applied data analytics (including reimbursement and fee schedule analysis, network adequacy, budget neutrality, rate setting, and alternative payment models) for both FFS and Managed HCBS and LTC environments, program development, enhancing federal match, interagency collaborations, stakeholder engagement, and state planning services.

Jay is a national expert on aging and disability services, Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), health policy, and assistive technology. Before joining Guidehouse, he served under three governors as the State Director for Aging and Adult Services ... Show more

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning.

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning. Show more

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning.

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning. Show more

Joanne founded Wicked Agility, Agilists4Sustainability, We Hope Magazine, and the Agile Mentorship TO Program. Wicked Agility brings wicked problems and agility with corporations and volunteers to serve local communities sustainability challenges. The Mentorship program brings knowledge & connection to the Agile Community about Agile, Business Agility, team dynamics, leadership, coaching, and sustainability. She currently applies agility to sustainability in her incubator programs with great success. She is passionate about enabling more cause-based leaders who want to make a difference in the world. Her expertise helps teams, leaders, communities, and organizations make a difference.

Joanne founded Wicked Agility, Agilists4Sustainability, We Hope Magazine, and the Agile Mentorship TO Program. Wicked Agility brings wicked problems and agility with corporations and volunteers to serve local communities sustainability challenges. Th... Show more

Tamara Lechner is a distinguished expert in flourishing science and peak performance, specializing in individual and cultural change. As Chair of the AI for Human Flourishing think tank within the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, Tamara leads initiatives that explore how AI can be harnessed to enhance humans’ ability to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape Committed to placing humans at the heart of AI, she partners with organizations to help them a create work environments where technology and people work in harmony, driving exceptional results.

Tamara Lechner is a distinguished expert in flourishing science and peak performance, specializing in individual and cultural change. As Chair of the AI for Human Flourishing think tank within the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, Tamara leads in... Show more

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witnessing these practices foster impactful client relationships through a strong commitment to teamwork.

Through her work at the intersection of business operations, development, and technology; Gena recognizes that relationship-building is not just a strategy—it's a way of operating. Known for her adeptness in asking the right questions, she guides Skvare as a technology company that recommends a pencil when it's the best tool for the job. Gena understands that Skvare's ongoing success hinges on effective recommendations balancing clients' needs with their budgets and views her work as building and supporting meaning-making spaces – online hubs where people access resources, connect with peers, and take action on issues they care about.

Gena Dellett, CEO of Skvare, is a client advocate who believes in the fundamental importance of relationships. Gena cultivates a supportive environment, encouraging her team to experiment, adapt, and consider unique perspectives. Her joy lies in witn... Show more

Eduardo is a hackathon enthusiast who has worked as a senior developer and technical lead on Drupal projects for some of the most recognizable organizations including the NCAA, World Bank, and World Fuel Services. Before joining Lullabot full time, Eduardo was an integral member of the Lullabot team that launched Drupal 8 projects for Bravo and Oxygen. His career has also included launching DevsTec and heydru! both a Lima-based Drupal company, and working on Drupal projects for Lullabot, Myplanet, Phase2, and Anexus.

Having participated in over 100 hackathons, Eduardo’s Bomba App, a “life-saving” mobile application that allows firefighters to more immediately locate emergencies via the popular traffic app Waze, took first place at AngelHack’s Hackcelerator 2017. Eduardo also helped create Code Heroes, a gaming app that teaches kids how to code.

Eduardo’s love of development has also inspired him to give back by serving as a professor at the Autonomous University of Peru, organizing hackathons and mentoring participants as the AngelHack Ambassador, speaking at international conferences, and contributing to Drupal innovation. He has also been a contributor to #UnaSolaFuerza, a project that creates awareness of areas affected by the floods in Peru through citizen-generated reports.

Eduardo is a hackathon enthusiast who has worked as a senior developer and technical lead on Drupal projects for some of the most recognizable organizations including the NCAA, World Bank, and World Fuel Services. Before joining Lullabot full time, E... Show more

Hazirah is an introspective web developer and micropreneur. After an early career in e-government, she went on to work in software and web development. She's been a reading advocate and a volunteer in local tech and sports communities. She dreams of digitally archiving Brunei, our culture and communities, for the future.

Hazirah is an introspective web developer and micropreneur. After an early career in e-government, she went on to work in software and web development. She's been a reading advocate and a volunteer in local tech and sports communities. She dreams of ... Show more

Tyler Suard is a Python software developer in the field of Machine Learning and AI. He loves spaceships, giant robots, and his cat Ridley.

Tyler Suard is a Python software developer in the field of Machine Learning and AI. He loves spaceships, giant robots, and his cat Ridley. Show more

My work is spreading agile and lean culture, helping people with theory and practice, mentoring, facilitating and supporting them. I also coach teams, managers and executives (CTOs, CEOs) in order to help them grow strong in applying Agile methodologies to their work.

My work is spreading agile and lean culture, helping people with theory and practice, mentoring, facilitating and supporting them. I also coach teams, managers and executives (CTOs, CEOs) in order to help them grow strong in applying Agile methodolog... Show more

Paul is a Computer Science graduate from the University of Jos and holds global certifications as a trainer from both Microsoft and Google. He is also certified in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity by IBM, bringing extensive expertise in the field of responsible AI. His passion for innovation and commitment to excellence have established him as a seasoned application developer and consultant.

As an alumnus of the prestigious Microsoft EMEA Gold Ambassador program, Paul was recognized for his outstanding contributions and leadership within the Microsoft technology ecosystem. This accolade underscores his dedication to advancing innovation and fostering global connections within the tech community. His core mission is to collaborate, share knowledge, and build networks with professionals both within and beyond the tech industry.

Paul is a Computer Science graduate from the University of Jos and holds global certifications as a trainer from both Microsoft and Google. He is also certified in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity by IBM, bringing extensive expertise in the ... Show more

Nicholas is a British IT engineer living in Japan, early adopter of tech, early discarder of tech, legacy user and Head of Global Support for TI Tokyo, running the team that provides 24/7/365 Enterprise Grade support for Riak and OpenRiak. On the open source side, Nicholas is also the package manager for OpenRiak.
Nicholas enjoys presenting and teaching and keeps in practice through regular small lectures and training sessions in and around Tokyo in Japanese and English on topics from IT through to culture and history.

Nicholas is a British IT engineer living in Japan, early adopter of tech, early discarder of tech, legacy user and Head of Global Support for TI Tokyo, running the team that provides 24/7/365 Enterprise Grade support for Riak and OpenRiak. On the ope... Show more

Emma Gilmour is an accessibility consultant and frontend developer originally from Co. Monaghan.

Following secondary school in Co. Antrim, she studied Media and Fine Art in Liverpool before running a photography business and art studio. Later, she retrained in construction and spent several years as a decorator and furniture maker.

In 2018, she retrained as a developer, working mainly in frontend development for companies like AO, where she became known as an accessibility subject matter expert and co-founded the Accessibility Guild.

After almost 20 years in Liverpool, she relocated to the Glens of Antrim and founded Pathfinder Accessibility, an accessibility consultancy and training business that helps organisations on their accessibility journey.

Emma Gilmour is an accessibility consultant and frontend developer originally from Co. Monaghan. Following secondary school in Co. Antrim, she studied Media and Fine Art in Liverpool before running a photography business and art studio. Later, she... Show more

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit )
Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show )
Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit ) Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show ) Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space Show more

Aishat Muibudeen is a Design Maintainer and core team member at AsyncAPI, where she also serves on the Technical Steering Committee and Code of Conduct Committee. She contributes to open source projects like CHAOSS and Knative and is a founder of OpenNest Africa, a growing initiative supporting underrepresented folks in open source. As a public speaker and advocate for DEI, she’s passionate about shaping a more human-centered, inclusive tech culture. She's also learning German — because growth doesn’t stop at the keyboard.

Aishat Muibudeen is a Design Maintainer and core team member at AsyncAPI, where she also serves on the Technical Steering Committee and Code of Conduct Committee. She contributes to open source projects like CHAOSS and Knative and is a founder of Ope... Show more

Après diverses expériences dans l'IT (dev,chef de projet, directeur de projet), je me suis formé et certifié en coaching. J'accompagne depuis plus de 10 ans des leaders et des organisations dans leurs changements.
Ma raison d'être : rendre visible l'invisible afin d'éveiller les consciences individuelles et collectives pour de meilleures décisions, un plus grand respect des individus et de leur environnement.
#Coach #CaochAgile #Transformations #Leadership

Après diverses expériences dans l'IT (dev,chef de projet, directeur de projet), je me suis formé et certifié en coaching. J'accompagne depuis plus de 10 ans des leaders et des organisations dans leurs changements. Ma raison d'être : rendre visible l... Show more

Jennifer Fidder is a dynamic social psychologist, educational scientist, and certified hypnotist who specializes in helping individuals harness the power of their minds to achieve personal and professional success. With a passion for making complex psychological principles accessible, Jennifer empowers her audience to understand how their thoughts and behaviors shape their outcomes. Drawing from her background in fitness and holistic health, she also emphasizes the powerful connection between mind and body, helping individuals build resilience, manage stress, increase mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being.

As a speaker and trainer at conferences, events, and retreats, Jennifer blends cutting-edge science with practical strategies, teaching attendees to break through mental barriers, become more confident communicators, and step into their roles as effective leaders. She also offers tools for stress management and well-being, encouraging participants to take a balanced approach to both mental clarity and physical health. Whether she’s presenting on overcoming imposter syndrome, mastering self-confidence, or enhancing leadership skills, Jennifer provides actionable insights that attendees can immediately apply to their lives.

With nearly 20 years of experience working with professionals across various industries, Jennifer is known for her engaging, interactive style and ability to create transformative experiences. Her sessions leave participants feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take control of their mindsets, unlock their potential, and thrive in any environment.

Jennifer offers her workshops, seminars, trainings, and speeches locally in the U.S. as well as in Europe. (in English and German)

Jennifer Fidder is a dynamic social psychologist, educational scientist, and certified hypnotist who specializes in helping individuals harness the power of their minds to achieve personal and professional success. With a passion for making complex p... Show more

I'm a bird conservationist specialized in bird-friendly building policy development, research, and advocacy. I help governments appreciate the complex lives of birds and how our decisions about buildings and nighttime lighting affect avian populations. In 2023, I co-led a statewide campaign to pass Public Act No. 23-143, Connecticut's “Lights Out bill,” which requires CT state agencies to turn off unnecessary lights by 11pm for birds. As a policy researcher at the Yale Bird-friendly Building Initiative, I co-authored 'Building Safer Cities for Birds: How Cities Are Leading the Way on Bird-Friendly Building Policy." I routinely testify and submit public comments on municipal and institutional lighting plans. I hold an MA in cultural history from the University of Chicago and an MDiv in religion & ecology from Yale University.

I'm a bird conservationist specialized in bird-friendly building policy development, research, and advocacy. I help governments appreciate the complex lives of birds and how our decisions about buildings and nighttime lighting affect avian population... Show more

Railey Molinario is a two-time TEDx-selected international speaker, media personality, and the Founder of RI (Relationship Intelligence™)—the revolutionary framework redefining how we lead, connect, and thrive. From corporate boardrooms to global stages, Railey delivers transformative keynotes on the future of AI and human connection, emotional intelligence in business, and the relationship education the world has been missing.

Featured in Forbes, BBC, Yahoo Finance, and Fox59, Railey is recognized for blending actionable strategy with compelling storytelling. Her work equips leaders and organizations to prevent burnout, cultivate high-performance cultures, and build meaningful lives through emotional clarity and aligned relationships.

Railey Molinario is a two-time TEDx-selected international speaker, media personality, and the Founder of RI (Relationship Intelligence™)—the revolutionary framework redefining how we lead, connect, and thrive. From corporate boardrooms to global s... Show more

Andrew is a theatre kid turned software developer. He got his BA in psychology and theatre from Hobart College and his MA from the University of Central Florida. After a range of disparate adventures including acting, consulting, teaching, and recruiting, he attended the full-stack software engineering program at Thinkful, after which he joined Bitovi as a React Developer. At Bitovi, Andrew consulted for Fortune 500 companies like Yum and Aflac, helping them build high performing and scalable React applications. He is currently on the market for his next opportunity.

Originally from Massachusetts, he currently lives with his partner in New York City. In his free time you'll probably find him cooking, reading, board-gaming, skiing, or cheering on the Boston Bruins. Mostly just that last one.

Andrew is a theatre kid turned software developer. He got his BA in psychology and theatre from Hobart College and his MA from the University of Central Florida. After a range of disparate adventures including acting, consulting, teaching, and recrui... Show more

Joy Egbu is a Web Developer and Web3 Product Lead passionate about building impactful digital products. She is the Co-founder of Rubikcon Nexus and Suplar, where she and her team are redesigning how people work, transact, and manage supply chains across Africa..

At Rubikcon Nexus, Joy leads product as Chief Product Officer, working with the token designer to create incentives and systems to encourage and incentivize users to carry out the right behaviour. At Suplar, she wears the hat of Chief of Operations, making sure ideas move from strategy to execution and that the team runs smoothly.

With a background in product development and a strong interest in mental wellness, Joy blends technical skill with purpose in everything she creates. Outside of building, she writes about tech, wellness, and personal growth — and enjoys helping others break into Web3.

Joy Egbu is a Web Developer and Web3 Product Lead passionate about building impactful digital products. She is the Co-founder of Rubikcon Nexus and Suplar, where she and her team are redesigning how people work, transact, and manage supply chains acr... Show more

Erin Mikail Staples is a very online individual passionate about facilitating better connections online and off. She’s forever thinking about how we can communicate, educate and elevate others through collaborative experiences.

Currently, Erin is a Senior Developer Community Advocate at Label Studio. At Label Studio — she empowers the open source community through education and advocacy efforts. Outside of her day job, Erin is a comedian, graduate technical advisor, content creator, triathlete, avid reader, and dog parent.

Most importantly, she believes in the power of being unabashedly "into things" and works to help friends, strangers, colleagues, community builders, students, and whoever else might cross her path find their thing.

Erin Mikail Staples is a very online individual passionate about facilitating better connections online and off. She’s forever thinking about how we can communicate, educate and elevate others through collaborative experiences. Currently, Erin is ... Show more

Lisa Holzinger hat bei der XIBIX IT-Gruppe seit 2022 die Personalabteilung von Grund auf aufgebaut. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Team hat sie in den letzten drei Jahren über 120 IT-Talente eingestellt und kontinuierlich entwickelt. Ihr Fokus auf Employer Branding und IT-Recruiting trägt maßgeblich zum Erfolg und Wachstum des Unternehmens bei. Mit strategischem Geschick und einem ausgeprägten Gespür für Mitarbeiterbedürfnisse schafft sie ein modernes Arbeitsumfeld, das Innovation und Entwicklung fördert.

Lisa Holzinger hat bei der XIBIX IT-Gruppe seit 2022 die Personalabteilung von Grund auf aufgebaut. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Team hat sie in den letzten drei Jahren über 120 IT-Talente eingestellt und kontinuierlich entwickelt. Ihr Fokus auf Employer Bran... Show more

Kirstie Whitaker is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). At BIDS she supports the delivery of innovative open source software and infrastructure to benefit science and society, including through the Jupyter and Scientific Python communities. She is the founder of The Turing Way, a collaboratively created guide for reproducible, inclusive, collaborative, and ethical data science. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience (2012) and is a Fulbright Scholarship alumna.

Kirstie Whitaker is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). At BIDS she supports the delivery of innovative open source software and infrastructure to benefit science and society, including through the Jupyter and Sc... Show more

Tonya Murphy brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership and community engagement expertise to audiences seeking to create meaningful social impact. As a Navy spouse of over 20 years and mother of three, she understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with building resilient communities and adaptable organizations.
Currently the Founder and Principal of Collective Strategy and Impact, Tonya has extensive experience connecting with diverse audiences through both virtual and in-person platforms. She has moderated webinars reaching over 1,000 participants across multiple platforms and led training sessions and speaking engagements for corporate and community-based organizations on topics including mental wellness, educational resources, and community support strategies.
Her professional background includes creating the first partnerships team at a $12 million nonprofit organization, where she developed strategic business plans focused on diversifying organizational partnerships and revenue streams. This hands-on experience in building collaborative relationships and sustainable growth strategies informs her engaging speaking style and practical approach to social impact work.
Tonya's leadership has been recognized through her selection as a member of the 2024 Mighty 25 class by Recurrent Ventures, which celebrates military connected individuals making significant contributions to their communities and careers. She was also honored as the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Navy Spouse of the Year, recognizing her exceptional community service and leadership within the military community.
As a speaker, Tonya focuses on empowering leaders and organizations to build stronger partnerships, develop sustainable impact strategies, and create collaborative approaches that benefit entire communities. Her presentations combine strategic insights with real-world applications, leaving audiences with concrete tools and renewed confidence to advance their missions.

Tonya Murphy brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership and community engagement expertise to audiences seeking to create meaningful social impact. As a Navy spouse of over 20 years and mother of three, she understands firsthand the challenges and ... Show more

A principal data scientist and algorithms developer with a background in social sciences, research of scientific methods, and Bayesian methods. My specialization lies in NLP and time series forecasting within supply chain management. Leveraging Bayesian methods, I've contributed to enhancing the performance of Facebook's Prophet library, particularly in terms of runtime optimization. My research is dedicated to probing the limitations of generative AI and devising strategies to unlock its potential across diverse domains.

A principal data scientist and algorithms developer with a background in social sciences, research of scientific methods, and Bayesian methods. My specialization lies in NLP and time series forecasting within supply chain management. Leveraging Bayes... Show more

- Chief AI Officer & Automation Strategist
- trained 10,000+ people globally
- helped Google, Volvo, Heygen, ex corporate trainer
- tested 500+ AI tools & 1000s of prompts
- started AI in 2019: Master’s Thesis in chatbot communication.

- Chief AI Officer & Automation Strategist - trained 10,000+ people globally - helped Google, Volvo, Heygen, ex corporate trainer - tested 500+ AI tools & 1000s of prompts - started AI in 2019: Master’s Thesis in chatbot communication. Show more

Pionero de UX en Argentina. Fundador de Kambrica, consultora de UX estratégico. Desde 1996 ha trabajado en más de 1000 proyectos para más de 40 industrias. Fue docente en 11 universidades y orador en más de 30 conferencias en 24 países. Creador de Experience Decisión Making, sistema que integra teoría de la decisión a los procesos de UX. Mentor de profesionales que quieren dar el salto de ejecutores a líderes.

Pionero de UX en Argentina. Fundador de Kambrica, consultora de UX estratégico. Desde 1996 ha trabajado en más de 1000 proyectos para más de 40 industrias. Fue docente en 11 universidades y orador en más de 30 conferencias en 24 países. Creador de Ex... Show more

Anita Cleare is an award-winning parenting speaker, writer and coach who supports working parents to balance successful careers with being a parent.

Anita speaks at events for working parents across the UK and internationally and delivers webinars for working parents at top global companies. Her books have been translated into twelve languages.

Her first book, 'The Work/Parent Switch' (known as 'The Working Parent’s Survival Guide' in USA) outlines how working parents can use the bits of time left over when work is done to parent smarter not harder and be the parent their child needs.

Her most recent book 'How To Get Your Teenager Out Of Their Bedroom' came out to five start reviews in September 2024.

Anita has been listed in The Times as one of the top 5 parenting caches in the UK. Her advice blog ‘Thinking Parenting’ has been listed in The Sunday Times Magazine as a must-read for parents. She is regularly featured in the media, including the BBC, CNBC, The Telegraph, and The Times. Anita is currently appearing as a TV parenting expert in Series 2 of At Home With Katherine Ryan.

As an accredited Triple P® parenting facilitator, Anita has been working with parents for 20 years on all aspects of children’s behaviour and wellbeing. She has an academic background in developmental psychology, and a talent for helping parents step back and reflect on parent-child dynamics and implement small changes that make a big difference.

Anita Cleare is an award-winning parenting speaker, writer and coach who supports working parents to balance successful careers with being a parent. Anita speaks at events for working parents across the UK and internationally and delivers webinar... Show more