With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code, I’m dedicated to accompanying organizations through their digital and cultural transformations.
Passionate about DX and designing solutions that empower users and adapt to diverse environments.

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond... Show more

Mai-Linh K. Hong is a poet and literary scholar whose work explores how refugees know, navigate, and creatively re-imagine their worlds. Her debut poetry collection, CONTINENTAL DRIFT, won the 2025 Trio Award and will be published by Trio House Press in July 2026. Her current research,"Perilous Telling: Story in the Shadow of the Refugee Regime," theorizes refugee storytelling as knowledge-making under global duress. Dr. Hong's articles and essays on Asian American literature, refugees, race, and human rights appear in Amerasia, Verge, MELUS, Law, Culture, and Humanities, and other journals and edited volumes. She is coeditor and coauthor of THE AUNTIE SEWING SQUAD GUIDE TO MASK MAKING, RADICAL CARE, AND RACIAL JUSTICE (U. of Calif. Press, 2021). Dr. Hong's research has been supported by fellowships from ACLS, AAUW, and the Institute of Citizens & Scholars; her poetry, by Voices of Our Nation, Tin House, and the Vermont Studio Center. She is Assistant Professor of Literature at the University of California, Merced.

Mai-Linh K. Hong is a poet and literary scholar whose work explores how refugees know, navigate, and creatively re-imagine their worlds. Her debut poetry collection, CONTINENTAL DRIFT, won the 2025 Trio Award and will be published by Trio House Press... Show more

https://www.ibp.uni-rostock.de/regina-trittin/

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Julia Franz ist Professorin für Erwachsenenbildung/Weiterbildung an der Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg. In Forschung und Lehre beschäftigt sie sich unter anderem mit didaktischen Fragen, mit (Lehr-)Kulturen sowie mit informellen und intergenerationellen Lernprozessen. Sie ist Teil der wissenschaftlichen Leitung des Projekts „BaKuLe – Bamberger Kulturen der Lehre gemeinsam gestalten“.

Julia Franz ist Professorin für Erwachsenenbildung/Weiterbildung an der Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg. In Forschung und Lehre beschäftigt sie sich unter anderem mit didaktischen Fragen, mit (Lehr-)Kulturen sowie mit informellen und intergenerati... Show more

Synergy creator | Initiator Generalist | All-rounder | With people. For people.
I am an Employer Branding Specialist & your personal HR Business Partner. I stand for diversity, equity & inclusion. Passionate about exploring future trends, digitalization & technologies, and their innovational potential for business developments and society.

Synergy creator | Initiator Generalist | All-rounder | With people. For people. I am an Employer Branding Specialist & your personal HR Business Partner. I stand for diversity, equity & inclusion. Passionate about exploring future trends, digitaliza... Show more

Giovanni is Head of Agile Transformation at Entain Italy. He spent the last 6 years as an Agile Coach consultant, after leading for 7 years digital products development in a multinational company. His focus is on building autonomy, aligning culture and execution, and enabling sustainable change.

Giovanni is Head of Agile Transformation at Entain Italy. He spent the last 6 years as an Agile Coach consultant, after leading for 7 years digital products development in a multinational company. His focus is on building autonomy, aligning culture a... Show more

Full-stack Developer at Curiosum, working on web applications in React and Elixir. PhD, Institute of Audiovisual Arts, Jagiellonian University, Kraków. Outside of her professional work, she has always been interested in combining technology and the arts/humanities, with a recent focus on hardware hacking and DIY electronics.

Full-stack Developer at Curiosum, working on web applications in React and Elixir. PhD, Institute of Audiovisual Arts, Jagiellonian University, Kraków. Outside of her professional work, she has always been interested in combining technology and the a... Show more

Nathan Egge is an engineering manager at Google. He is co-chair of the RISE Project Technical Steering Committee.

Nathan Egge is an engineering manager at Google. He is co-chair of the RISE Project Technical Steering Committee. Show more

Chuck Chapman is a licensed professional counselor, author, and speaker with more than 20,000 hours of clinical experience. He holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from George Fox University and has worked with many first responders throughout his career, helping them navigate mental health concerns, relationship challenges, emotional isolation, and the pressures of being someone others depend on.

Chuck brings both professional knowledge and lived experience to conversations about mental health. Having faced cancer, depression, and addiction, he understands how someone can appear capable while privately struggling—and how difficult taking the first step toward help can be.

His presentations combine honest storytelling, clinical insight, and practical tools to help audiences recognize distress, start meaningful conversations, and build stronger connections. With warmth and directness, Chuck challenges the belief that strength means handling everything alone.

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Chuck Chapman is a licensed professional counselor, author, and speaker with more than 20,000 hours of clinical experience. He holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from George Fox University and has worked with many first responders throu... Show more

Profesional de ciberseguridad especializada en gestión de riesgos, awareness y factores humanos de la seguridad. A lo largo de su carrera ha trabajado en proyectos vinculados a concientización, simulaciones de ingeniería social, gestión de riesgos y marcos de seguridad para organizaciones de distintos sectores. Actualmente complementa su formación técnica con estudios de Psicología, enfocándose en comprender cómo las personas toman decisiones, construyen confianza y responden a la manipulación en entornos digitales. Su interés principal se encuentra en la intersección entre ciberseguridad, cibercrimen, comportamiento humano y protección de niños, niñas y adolescentes en internet.

Profesional de ciberseguridad especializada en gestión de riesgos, awareness y factores humanos de la seguridad. A lo largo de su carrera ha trabajado en proyectos vinculados a concientización, simulaciones de ingeniería social, gestión de riesgos y ... Show more

Muthupalaniappan Ramanathan is a seasoned software engineer specializing in large-scale data platforms, distributed systems, and modern analytics infrastructure. He focuses on building scalable, reliable, and interoperable data ecosystems that support complex analytical workloads across diverse environments. With a strong foundation in computer science and deep expertise in database systems and big data technologies, he has consistently driven innovation in data architecture and platform engineering.
Currently at DoorDash, he serves as a lead architect for enterprise-scale data platforms, advancing lakehouse architectures, SQL interoperability, and data reliability engineering. He has designed systems enabling seamless query execution across multiple analytics engines, improving developer productivity and ensuring consistent, trustworthy data outcomes. He also introduced proactive monitoring and anomaly detection frameworks to enhance data accuracy and reliability.
Previously, he contributed to large-scale data infrastructure at Yahoo, supporting advertising analytics and attribution systems. His earlier experience includes roles at Amazon, Intel, FedEx Services, and Tata Consultancy Services. He is also an active mentor, speaker, and contributor to the data engineering community.

Muthupalaniappan Ramanathan is a seasoned software engineer specializing in large-scale data platforms, distributed systems, and modern analytics infrastructure. He focuses on building scalable, reliable, and interoperable data ecosystems that suppor... Show more

Tristan Repolusk is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Digital Humanities, University of Graz. He holds a master's degree in Mathematics and a PhD in computer science. His research interests comprise digital humanities, the application of artificial intelligence for the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage, document analysis and retrieval, digital corpora and editions, and the encoding and digitization of historical and contemporary Chinese musical notations.

Tristan Repolusk is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Digital Humanities, University of Graz. He holds a master's degree in Mathematics and a PhD in computer science. His research interests comprise digital humanities, the application of... Show more

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explore new architectures and modern engineering practices. He is passionate about AI and all the great things it can be do for society especially with accessibility.

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explo... Show more

Kris Manche (Dr BC) is a seasoned BC expert with 25 years of continuous experience. Starting in tech support at Navision HQ, Kris became a leading authority in recovering failed implementations at AU’s largest partners. He later founded, grew, and sold a top-performing VAR to a leading European distributor.

Kris has re-engineered hundreds of organizations and has developed & implemented many addons for many industries. Kris has deep technical and functional knowledge of complex business processes, ERP delivery and organizational transformation. Kris founded DIY-ERP to build the ultimate Business Central Implementation Toolkit for partners and customers. The toolkit distils 300+ implementations worth of expertise into configuration templates, quoting tools, data migration processes, scope controls, client training assets, and assisted go-live automation — all designed to remove risk, increase outcomes and value, and make implementations a repeatable, scalable, and value added service for partners.

Our approach empowers partners to focus on value-added outcomes instead of rework, and clients to take ownership of their ERP journey. The result? Better adoption, stronger Microsoft stack utilization (Teams, Power Platform, Power BI, Shopify), and increased partner services in Modern Work and beyond.

Kris Focus is to enable new partners and customers to be instantly successful with Business Central, drastically transforming outcomes and Time to Value, filling the disconnect between vendor and partner support. DIY-ERP aim is to help Microsoft, Partners and Customers globally to change the way BC is implemented for the better. It's time for Change from ERP Implementations designed in the 70's

Kris Manche (Dr BC) is a seasoned BC expert with 25 years of continuous experience. Starting in tech support at Navision HQ, Kris became a leading authority in recovering failed implementations at AU’s largest partners. He later founded, grew, and so... Show more

Isaac Amponsah is a communications and PR professional with a BA in Communication Studies (Public Relations) and is currently pursuing an MA in Project Management. With zero engineering background, he considers that an advantage. Specializing in translating complex technical infrastructure into clear, practical value, he led the internal messaging strategy for a successful MCP pilot rollout during his internship

Isaac Amponsah is a communications and PR professional with a BA in Communication Studies (Public Relations) and is currently pursuing an MA in Project Management. With zero engineering background, he considers that an advantage. Specializing in tran... Show more

Dr. Debbie Troxclair, Lamar University Associate Professor, is a lifelong advocate for gifted education with over 40 years of active involvement in state, national, and international gifted education organizations. Dr. Troxclair currently serves as Treasurer for CEC-TAG and is the immediate past-president of the Association for Gifted and Talented Students (AGTS-Louisiana). She has a long list of presentations at local, regional, national, and international conferences. Her publications include book chapters in several books in the field of gifted education and journal articles in Roeper Review, Gifted Child Today, and more. She is co-editor of the book, Twice-Exceptional Education: Connecting Gifted and Special Education. Dr. Troxclair is also exploring her creative side with watercolor painting.

Dr. Debbie Troxclair, Lamar University Associate Professor, is a lifelong advocate for gifted education with over 40 years of active involvement in state, national, and international gifted education organizations. Dr. Troxclair currently serves as T... Show more

Roni Habib is a speaker, author, and expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he speaks and leads workshops in organizations nationally and abroad. His dynamic keynotes leave audiences laughing, insightful, elevated, and inspired to take action.

Early in his career, Roni struggled with the high stresses and demands of teaching, even losing touch with why he wanted to be a teacher in the first place. It was so painful that he finally discovered the power of integrating improv, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and positive psychology in his own life as well as at work and felt called to share this new approach with the world.

In the last decade with EQ Schools, Roni has taught and inspired thousands of Teachers, Principals, Superintendents, Administrators, Business Leaders, and Parents.

Prior to earning his Masters of Education and teaching credential at Harvard University, he lived in Israel and Belgium. Most importantly though, Roni has a huge heart and loves helping people.

Roni Habib is a speaker, author, and expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful. The founder of EQ Schools, he speaks and leads workshops in organizations nation... Show more

Tiago is approaching his 20th anniversary working with mainframe, starting as Computer Operator, moving to Cobol Developer and now as Technical Support Engineer in Broadcom, supporting Security Products, Common Services and Hostbridge.

Tiago is approaching his 20th anniversary working with mainframe, starting as Computer Operator, moving to Cobol Developer and now as Technical Support Engineer in Broadcom, supporting Security Products, Common Services and Hostbridge. Show more

I’m an AI & Automation product leader based in Sydney, working within the Microsoft ecosystem to help organisations turn complex business challenges into practical, people-centred solutions. I’m passionate about using technology, automation, and AI to simplify processes, improve decision-making, and create better experiences for the people who use them.

My career has given me the opportunity to work with diverse teams and stakeholders across the globe, translating business needs into solutions that deliver meaningful outcomes. I particularly enjoy connecting technical possibilities with real-world business problems, making emerging technology easier to understand and more accessible to a wider audience.

As a speaker, I aim to share honest experiences, practical lessons, and ideas that attendees can apply in their own work. I’m especially interested in the evolving role of AI and automation, responsible innovation, and how people from different backgrounds can build successful, non-linear careers in technology.

I’m an AI & Automation product leader based in Sydney, working within the Microsoft ecosystem to help organisations turn complex business challenges into practical, people-centred solutions. I’m passionate about using technology, automation, and AI t... Show more

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this.

Previously, I led product management for Kubernetes on behalf of Google, launched GKE, and co-founded the Kubeflow project, and led Open Source ML Strategy at Azure. I have also worked at Protocol Labs, Amazon and Chef and co-founded three startups.

I am CEO and co-founder of Expanso, the company behind the distributed compute platform Bacalhau. This means I spend most of my time helping humans to convince machines to be smarter. I am only moderately successful at this. Previously, I led prod... Show more

Antje Kurz-Möller ist Historikerin sowie Expertin für Corporate Communications und Corporate Citizenship. Seit über 25 Jahren begleitet sie Unternehmen dabei, Kommunikation strategisch zu gestalten und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung wirksam zu verankern. Sie war in leitenden Kommunikationsfunktionen internationaler Unternehmen tätig und berät heute Unternehmen und Organisationen in den Bereichen Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Krisenkommunikation und Corporate Citizenship. Darüber hinaus engagiert sie sich strategisch und als Mentorin für das Mentoringprogramm MentForMigra, das Teilhabe und Chancengleichheit für Kinder mit Flucht- und Migrationshintergrund fördert. Die Verbindung von Geschichte, Wirtschaft und gesellschaftlichem Engagement prägt ihre Arbeit – und ihre Überzeugung, dass Demokratie nicht nur ein politischer Wert, sondern eine Voraussetzung für wirtschaftlichen Erfolg und gesellschaftlichen Wohlstand ist.

Antje Kurz-Möller ist Historikerin sowie Expertin für Corporate Communications und Corporate Citizenship. Seit über 25 Jahren begleitet sie Unternehmen dabei, Kommunikation strategisch zu gestalten und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung wirksam zu veran... Show more

Exaspirante a estudiante de filosofía (cursé brevemente la carrera de Filosofía en la UBA) que rápidamente cambió las preguntas del «por qué» por las preguntas del «cómo», convencido de que la realidad estaba primando sobre las ideas, y que esporádicamente cambia de opinión y vuelve a pensar que no es así.

Exaspirante a estudiante de filosofía (cursé brevemente la carrera de Filosofía en la UBA) que rápidamente cambió las preguntas del «por qué» por las preguntas del «cómo», convencido de que la realidad estaba primando sobre las ideas, y que esporádic... Show more

Mbere Monjok is a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Google, working at the forefront of Gen AI product launches. With a background in consulting and product management, she brings a unique ability to translate technical systems into human-centered narratives. Her work lives at the intersection of generative AI, ethical design, and cross-functional execution, empowering teams to not just adopt AI, but to do so thoughtfully.

She writes about jumping into this innovation wave at No Code Era on Substack, exploring what it looks like to build without the traditional background. Mbere speaks on the future of work, equity in AI, and the self-permission mindsets needed to climb gates that appear higher than they are.

Mbere Monjok is a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Google, working at the forefront of Gen AI product launches. With a background in consulting and product management, she brings a unique ability to translate technical systems into human-centered n... Show more

Nancy Beers is the founder of Happy Game Changers.
Her personal motto is ‘Change the world, one game at a time’. As a keynote speaker and play facilitator for corporate teams, Nancy develops and shares seriously playful and empowering views on teamwork, creativity and strategy. If this sounds dry, you’ve got the wrong end of the stick. Laughter, empathy and energy are the hooks with which Nancy charms and engages her audiences and clients. She deploys the power of games to show (not tell) you why play and playfulness are an absolutely essential tool for changing our world.

Nancy Beers is the founder of Happy Game Changers. Her personal motto is ‘Change the world, one game at a time’. As a keynote speaker and play facilitator for corporate teams, Nancy develops and shares seriously playful and empowering views on team... Show more

Dr. Hala Al Khalifa is Head of the Education Studies Department at Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, and holds a PhD in Learning and Leadership from UCL London. She previously spent seven years as a Project Manager in the Office of the Undersecretary for Education at the Bahrain Ministry of Education, working on educational policy and reform. Her research and professional expertise centre on school improvement and effectiveness, with a particular focus on the Arab region, alongside a strong commitment to inclusive education.

Dr. Hala Al Khalifa is Head of the Education Studies Department at Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, and holds a PhD in Learning and Leadership from UCL London. She previously spent seven years as a Project Manager in the Office of the... Show more

Andreea is your typical, neurospicy human being, acting as a Talent Expert, with over 15 years of experience, across technology and specialist engineering. The founder of the Talent Crunch - Berlin community and "The Principal Recruiter" Consultancy, she pocketed 2 X Global Innovation awards with Zalando and Wayfair and now leads the Tech TA transformation for thermondo.

Passionate about career development and hiring excellence, Andreea shares her insights through her website, social media, and at various conferences, podcasts, and articles. Some of her notable achievements include establishing Wayfair’s Tech Development Centre in India, redesigning Zalando’s Product Management Interviewing Framework, and creating company-wide Internal Mobility programs.

Outside of work, Andreea loves the automotive world (Audi is truly a weak spot 😍), architecture, music, and the arts, with a special passion for acrylic painting. And if you love to dance, you know who to call on!

Andreea is your typical, neurospicy human being, acting as a Talent Expert, with over 15 years of experience, across technology and specialist engineering. The founder of the Talent Crunch - Berlin community and "The Principal Recruiter" Consultancy,... Show more

I'm a data scientist with hands-on experience in Python, PySpark, SQL, and R, specializing in machine learning, geospatial analytics, and A/B experimentation. I’ve developed predictive models, built dashboards, and led initiatives that saved millions. I work across the full data stack from data engineering to modeling to stakeholder communication, and I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights. My background combines advanced statistical training with real-world impact in high-scale tech environments.

I'm a data scientist with hands-on experience in Python, PySpark, SQL, and R, specializing in machine learning, geospatial analytics, and A/B experimentation. I’ve developed predictive models, built dashboards, and led initiatives that saved millions... Show more

Starting as a Python programmer, I chose to transition into a Scrum Master role—driven by my passion for active listening and cultivating human connections—before specializing as an Agile Coach, with a laser focus on OKRs as a Global Partner at OKRs.com.

Partnering with organizations, I foster agile mindsets to stay ahead of the curve and unlock untapped potential. Drawing on my Agile Coaching expertise, I guide teams to simplify complexity and deliver meaningful results through tailored practices. With OKRs.com, I empower leaders to turn strategy into actionable goals, amplifying focus, alignment, and transparency across their teams.

My mission? To build workplaces where people flourish and companies hit the mark—combining purpose, progress, and performance.

Starting as a Python programmer, I chose to transition into a Scrum Master role—driven by my passion for active listening and cultivating human connections—before specializing as an Agile Coach, with a laser focus on OKRs as a Global Partner at OKRs.... Show more

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a series of curriculums on leadership, resilience, and goal achievement. As one of the most sought-after speakers and mentors in the country, Nick and his team of assets share valuable insights on discipline, work ethic, and teamwork, in turn empowering others to unlock capacity and increase capability. 

Nick has a long and distinguished list of military awards, but to name a few, he has been awarded the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with Valor, three Bronze Stars for service, the Bruce Price Leadership award, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur award. 

Nick is the best selling author of Objective Secure- the battle-tested guide to goal achievement, and most significantly, he is a proud husband and father of two boys. 

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a s... Show more

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more