Petra Grundler Glavica has built a successful career spanning over 14 years in global companies and various industries, including INA, Carlsberg Croatia, and A1 Hrvatska. As a strategic HR business partner, her expertise lies in organizational design, performance management, people and leadership development, employer branding, and talent management.
In July 2022, Petra founded Strive and worked at Toptal as a Talent Coach, supporting IT freelancers in their job opportunities. She also cooperated with international and local companies to provide education and training for managers and employees, implement strategic HR projects, and offer individual coaching for managers and employees.
Petra is a psychologist with certifications as an SDI and DISC Flow facilitator and AOPL practitioner. She is an EMCC Accredited Coach at Practitioner level and a Mentoring Byte volunteer mentoring community member.
Petra is dedicated to supporting organizations in creating a highly productive environment for their employees and helping individuals unlock their full professional potential.

Petra Grundler Glavica has built a successful career spanning over 14 years in global companies and various industries, including INA, Carlsberg Croatia, and A1 Hrvatska. As a strategic HR business partner, her expertise lies in organizational design... Show more

Tamas is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies and a seasoned Developer Evangelist. He is a passionate advocate for modern web technologies, helping people understand and unlock the latest & greatest features of web development.

Tamas is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies and a seasoned Developer Evangelist. He is a passionate advocate for modern web technologies, helping people understand and unlock the latest & greatest features of web development. Show more

I’m a seasoned project manager and data strategist with over a decade of experience leading IT, SaaS, and consulting teams through digital transformation. With a background that blends project recovery, data science, and operational delivery, I specialize in helping mid-sized teams bring order to chaos — especially in fast-moving environments where tech, people, and business collide.

I also apply social data science to help companies understand customer behavior, optimize performance, and make smarter decisions. From churn prediction and sentiment analysis to audience segmentation and campaign analytics, I help organizations turn raw data into actionable insights — and use those insights to drive growth, engagement, and loyalty.

I’ve worked across industries including biotech, petrochemical, and managed IT services, helping organizations build smarter processes using tools like Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI-enhanced workflows. Whether I’m rebuilding a help desk, designing project dashboards, or rescuing failing implementations, I bring a grounded, real-world approach to leadership.

Today, I speak on topics like AI-powered project management, practical data use for PMs, Microsoft 365 automation, and how to align tech delivery with business strategy — without the fluff. My sessions are practical, no-BS, and packed with lessons from the trenches.

I’m a seasoned project manager and data strategist with over a decade of experience leading IT, SaaS, and consulting teams through digital transformation. With a background that blends project recovery, data science, and operational delivery, I speci... Show more

Tetiana is a Senior UX Designer at BIMcollab in the Netherlands. Starting her career as an engineer, she developed a passion for user-centric and accessible design, together with an interest for technology and innovation. Her work emphasizes ethical design and sustainability, creating products that make a positive impact.

She also shares her UX expertise through conference talks and LinkedIn Learning courses on various UX topics, reaching over 35,000 students worldwide.

Tetiana is a Senior UX Designer at BIMcollab in the Netherlands. Starting her career as an engineer, she developed a passion for user-centric and accessible design, together with an interest for technology and innovation. Her work emphasizes ethical ... Show more

Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools.

His passion is people and he is a frequent conference speaker, having spoken on topics of transformational leadership, relationship building, and psychological safety.

Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools. ... Show more

Stephan is a consultant, advisor, and Fractional CTO. He has held a range of titles including: developer, architect, agile coach, and CTO. He is passionate to help organisations and their leaders to get the best out of their dev teams. He is passionate about creating work-environments where software teams and individuals can flourish. He has seen the insides of small, medium, and large organisations. In all teams he has been part of, he has grown a reputation of bringing clarity, trust, and courage.

Stephan is a consultant, advisor, and Fractional CTO. He has held a range of titles including: developer, architect, agile coach, and CTO. He is passionate to help organisations and their leaders to get the best out of their dev teams. He is passiona... Show more

El Hassen est expert en Management de Projets et Pilotage de la Performance.

Engagé dans le développement des compétences notamment digitales, il forme les cadres dans les grandes écoles et centres d'excellence. Son approche pédagogique privilégie le partage d'expériences concrètes et les retours terrain.

Passionné par la formation et l’intelligence artificielle, il explore continuellement les synergies innovantes pour connecter l'humain et la technologie.

Il pilote actuellement des filiales stratégiques d’un groupe privé tunisien.

En tant que professionnel passionné par l'évolution des pratiques managériales, il anime régulièrement LinkedIn pour partager ses réflexions, analyses et bonnes pratiques (classé par Favikon dans le Top 5 Tunisie LinkedIn et dans le Top 30 Mondial création de contenu en Gestion de Projets).

El Hassen est expert en Management de Projets et Pilotage de la Performance. Engagé dans le développement des compétences notamment digitales, il forme les cadres dans les grandes écoles et centres d'excellence. Son approche pédagogique privilégie... Show more

Freddie studied economics (B.Sc.) in Leipzig and is committed to inclusion, anti-discrimination and gender equality. He is currently finishing his degree in political science (M.A.) at Chemnitz University of Technology and has been supporting KCS since April 2022. He is also involved in political education work with young people and young adults.

Freddie studied economics (B.Sc.) in Leipzig and is committed to inclusion, anti-discrimination and gender equality. He is currently finishing his degree in political science (M.A.) at Chemnitz University of Technology and has been supporting KCS sin... Show more

I am an Associate Professor in vertebrate social behaviour, with over 20 years of experience in the field of animal behaviour and more particularly bioacoustics. I have been working on a wide range of species, from songbirds to ungulates, and have published > 75 peer-reviewed papers. Since 2019, I am leading the Behavioural Ecology Group at the University of Copenhagen. Our main projects combine the topics of acoustic communication, emotions, and social networks, in order to understand how emotions influence communication, how emotions are transmitted between individuals and influence social relationships, and how acoustic communication affects social interactions. We are also very interested in how our research can be used to improve animal welfare and for conservation purpose.

I am an Associate Professor in vertebrate social behaviour, with over 20 years of experience in the field of animal behaviour and more particularly bioacoustics. I have been working on a wide range of species, from songbirds to ungulates, and have pu... Show more

I studied a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering at first, but soon got interested in behavioral science and turned to the field of Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical and Health Psychology in 2018, focusing my research on quantitative measurement. Having worked as data analyst and methodologist in both industry and academia, I was exposed and got very interested in Open Science practices. Apart from adopting the Open Science approach in my research, I am very committed to helping others onboard into them; my wish is to help everyone, everyhwere, learn data science. Because of this, I became a certified Carpentries instructor in 2021. Since 2024 I am Assistant Professor at the National Distance Education University (UNED) in Spain, where I teach the “Data Analysis 101” course in the Degree in Psychology, and several courses in a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science Methodology.

I studied a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering at first, but soon got interested in behavioral science and turned to the field of Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical and Health Psychology in 2018, focusing my research on quantitati... 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. Host of Gladverse TV, 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

Maira Elahi is a Canada-based student researcher dedicated to leveraging technology, policy, and advocacy to serve and empower her community. Her work spans machine learning research in cancer detection, AI safety testing in collaboration with OpenAI, and the preservation of Global South dialects through AI language model training. Maira has founded her own startup, Tivea, through which she self-published books, built a brand image, and explored digital storytelling as a vehicle for social change. She has also worked on app development and conducted market validation research for a Canadian tech launch. Beyond tech, she co-created UNICEF Canada’s first TikTok account, served on World Vision Canada’s National Youth Council, and led creative campaigns for platforms like The Adroit Journal. She spearheaded a grassroots team in her city to educate youth on the intersection of civic engagement and social innovation.

Her unwavering commitment to innovating responsibly—with our collective humane interests at the forefront—and bringing youth into high-level decision-making spaces continues to drive her mission across disciplines. She believes that inclusive futures are built not just by experts in suits, but by young people with lived experience, vision, and the audacity to disrupt.

Maira Elahi is a Canada-based student researcher dedicated to leveraging technology, policy, and advocacy to serve and empower her community. Her work spans machine learning research in cancer detection, AI safety testing in collaboration with OpenAI... Show more

As a principal developer with a passion for tackling complex challenges at the intersection of business and technology, I bring a wealth of experience spanning from operations, architecture and strategy.

Over the years, I have developed deep expertise across a wide range of technologies, from DevOps, native mobile, and cloud to legacy modernization and the latest advancements in machine learning.

While I thrive on navigating technical complexity, my favorite areas of focus are human factors in engineering and sociotechnical systems — understanding how people, technology and organizational structures interact to design safe, efficient and resilient solutions.

As a principal developer with a passion for tackling complex challenges at the intersection of business and technology, I bring a wealth of experience spanning from operations, architecture and strategy. Over the years, I have developed deep expe... Show more

Nyi founded ThitsaWorks in 2016 to create data-driven solutions that assist financial institutions in managing payments, data, and risk mitigation. Nyi has over 27 years of expertise in public administration, finance, fintech, software development, and financial inclusion.

Before launching ThitsaWorks, Nyi dedicated over two decades to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, working in the finance and technology sectors. In his final role there, he served as the Chief of the Information Systems Unit in the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management. Here, he led a team of IT experts and software developers, overseeing the development, maintenance, and support of worldwide IT operations for UN conference activities.

Nyi has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Columbia University and a Master of Science in Information Systems from the City University of New York.

Nyi founded ThitsaWorks in 2016 to create data-driven solutions that assist financial institutions in managing payments, data, and risk mitigation. Nyi has over 27 years of expertise in public administration, finance, fintech, software development, a... Show more

I am a software developer with a dream to have an impact to the community and be the solution. I am a strong team player who is able to quickly learn and apply new technologies. I am also a know how who feeds on research and critical thinking. I always give my all in any task i encounter. I strive to get the best out of me. I have trained more than 60 students on software development

I am a software developer with a dream to have an impact to the community and be the solution. I am a strong team player who is able to quickly learn and apply new technologies. I am also a know how who feeds on research and critical thinking. I alwa... Show more

🍞 My bread and butter is designing a sustainable and healthy company culture, where people can strive for their best. The rest will follow.

🧠 Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with both startups and enterprises, helping to bring digital products and services to life. My diverse roles have included Marketing Manager, Startup Founder, Product Manager, Agile Coach, Lecturer, Trainer, and Consultant, co-host of the Agile Book Club podcast, co-organizer of the ACE Conference, among others.

🤓 These experiences have enriched my empathy and provided a systemic approach to working across various organizations and business domains. I’ve come to understand that every product or service we create begins and ends with people.

💃 My passion lies in studying human behavior and finding holistic methods to help companies build environments where everyone can thrive. In my work, I integrate all of my passions. I blend domain knowledge and diverse work experiences with neuroscience, principles of accelerated learning, coaching practices, facilitation skills, burnout prevention strategies, and sports and movement expertise. Ensuring employee well-being is not just a luxury—it’s essential for creating outstanding products and driving business success.

💭 If you had told me 20 years ago that by the age of 30, I would write three books, earn an Executive MBA, work across continents, organize international conferences, host a podcast, and seize incredible learning opportunities, I wouldn’t have believed it. But it all happened because I:

- Dared to leave places where I wasn’t happy
- Learned that failure is part of the journey
- Recognized when to stop after hitting the glass ceiling
- Found joy in my work
- Overcame the fear of trying
- Committed to continuous learning and improvement

Currently:
🌞by day: I am working as a Product Coach & Manager
🌟 by night: I'm dedicated to creating scalable and accessible solutions for individuals and organizations to overcome burnout

🍞 My bread and butter is designing a sustainable and healthy company culture, where people can strive for their best. The rest will follow. 🧠 Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with both startups and enterprises, helping to ... Show more

Jasmine Fluker, a visionary in leadership and equity, spearheads transformative change through the Pivotal Paradigm Project. With over a decade of executive leadership, she's reshaping how we approach diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jasmine's dynamic blend of strategic problem-solving and community-driven initiatives electrifies audiences, inspiring them to challenge the status quo. Join her in paving the way for a future where every voice is heard, valued, and empowered.

Jasmine Fluker, a visionary in leadership and equity, spearheads transformative change through the Pivotal Paradigm Project. With over a decade of executive leadership, she's reshaping how we approach diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jasmine's dynam... Show more

Eva PenzeyMoog is a US-based activist and designer working to make digital spaces safer for everyone through centering the safety of survivors of domestic violence.

In the past, Eva served as a rape crisis counselor, where she served as an advocate to sexual assault victims in emergency rooms. She also delivered a workshop on domestic violence and survivor support information to hundreds of participants, including educators, school support staff, and union groups. After entering the technology field as a designer, she began to focus on the intersections of technology and domestic violence. In 2019, she created the “Framework for Inclusive Safety,” which aims to help other technologists create safe and inclusive products. She is currently creating a set of standards for online and digital safety aimed at helping designers and programmers create safe products.

Eva leads design at an ag-tech company based in the midwest of the US, where she lives with her family. When not designing and thinking about safety, she can be found making cyanotype prints, reading apocalyptic novels, and working on new writing projects.

Eva PenzeyMoog is a US-based activist and designer working to make digital spaces safer for everyone through centering the safety of survivors of domestic violence. In the past, Eva served as a rape crisis counselor, where she served as an advoca... Show more

Part furry, part otaku, part nerd, part jock, and part gamer! A fellow who enjoys playing arcade games for the thrill of winning prizes and then doesn't know what to do with them!

Part furry, part otaku, part nerd, part jock, and part gamer! A fellow who enjoys playing arcade games for the thrill of winning prizes and then doesn't know what to do with them! Show more

Ryan Wright is the creator of Quine, and has been leading software teams focused on data infrastructure and data science for two decades. He has served as principal engineer, director of engineering, principal investigator on DARPA-funded research programs, and is currently the founder and CTO of thatDot—the company supporting Quine. Ryan particularly enjoys making the philosophical ends of computer science more practical and useful. This usually involves problems related to language, meaning, and data.

Ryan Wright is the creator of Quine, and has been leading software teams focused on data infrastructure and data science for two decades. He has served as principal engineer, director of engineering, principal investigator on DARPA-funded research pr... Show more

Jörg Pareigis is an assistant professor in Business Administration and director of library as well as the head of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Karlstad University, Sweden. He has vast experience of developing open online graduate courses for lifelong learning based on strategically important research centres at Karlstad University. Jörg was a participant of FDOL and is since 2019 part of the organising team of Open Networked Learning.

Jörg Pareigis is an assistant professor in Business Administration and director of library as well as the head of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Karlstad University, Sweden. He has vast experience of developing open online graduate courses f... Show more

Economic Expert in the following topics: Circular Economy, Extended Producer Responsibility, E-waste, Green patents, Critical Raw Materials, Rare Earth Elements, Glass Reinforce Plastic and end-of-life boats.
She has published several articles and reports on these topics, and she has taught at Mater level classes. She is the scientific responsible for various research projects in her research centre.

Economic Expert in the following topics: Circular Economy, Extended Producer Responsibility, E-waste, Green patents, Critical Raw Materials, Rare Earth Elements, Glass Reinforce Plastic and end-of-life boats. She has published several articles and ... Show more

As an internationally experienced expert in AI and digitalization, I bring extensive project and research experience to the table.
From 2017 to 2024, I developed an educational program for digital pio‐ neers at a Berlin‐based university, training numerous successful startup founders and leading AI projects.
I have a deep knowledge of AI training, modern computing, and its logical foundations, as well as the societal and ethical implications. For over ten years, I have been training human intelligence in universities, companies, NGOs, and educational institutions.

As an internationally experienced expert in AI and digitalization, I bring extensive project and research experience to the table. From 2017 to 2024, I developed an educational program for digital pio‐ neers at a Berlin‐based university, training nu... 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

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+ countries share their insights via live, interactive conversations.

With a background in economics and community-building, Maxine has spent the last decade designing scalable, human-first knowledge economies that make learning more accessible, personal, and experiential.

Her latest initiative, Meet the World’s People, is a groundbreaking education platform designed to give teachers and students on-demand access to inspiring speakers—offering career stories, life lessons, financial literacy, and post-secondary insights in real-time.

Driven by a belief that a single conversation can change a life, Maxine is passionate about bridging education, technology, and human connection to create a more curious, conscious, and connected world.

Maxine is a visionary entrepreneur and global connector on a mission to revolutionize the way we exchange knowledge. As the founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, she has built a thriving marketplace where experts, professionals, and storytellers from 88+... Show more

Sharon Burstein is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, leadership trainer, and best-selling author, renowned for her dynamic approach to leadership development. As President and CEO of Sharon Burstein International, LLC, she has dedicated over three decades to empowering individuals and organizations through transformative keynotes, workshops, and signature events like Leadership Summit America and YOUniquely You!

With a focus on personal empowerment, team building, and personal branding, Sharon's engaging presentations blend humor, real-life stories, and actionable strategies that resonate with diverse audiences. Her book, Life Snacks for Women, offers bite-sized wisdom that inspires women to step confidently into leadership roles.

Sharon's expertise has touched thousands across education, healthcare, corporate sectors, and non-profit organizations, making her a sought-after speaker worldwide. Her mission is clear: to help others maximize their potential and leadership impact. Connect with Sharon today to elevate your journey towards leadership excellence!

Sharon Burstein is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, leadership trainer, and best-selling author, renowned for her dynamic approach to leadership development. As President and CEO of Sharon Burstein International, LLC, she has dedica... Show more

Andreea is your typical, neurospicy human being, acting as a Principal Talent Acquisition Partner, with over 14 years of experience, across technology and engineering. The founder of the Talent Crunch - Berlin community, 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, 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 Principal Talent Acquisition Partner, with over 14 years of experience, across technology and engineering. The founder of the Talent Crunch - Berlin community, she pocketed 2 X Global Innov... Show more

Erin Garrison is the founder and Executive Director of Food is Free Albuquerque (FIFABQ), an organization she started 11 years ago with the simple belief that fresh food is a human right. Through unwavering passion and dedication, she has built FIFABQ into a thriving community-driven effort that has rescued thousands of pounds of fresh produce, engaged hundreds of volunteers, and strengthened food access across the city. Erin’s work is rooted in the idea that food is more than sustenance—it’s connection, resilience, and sustainability. She is deeply committed to finding innovative ways to reduce food waste and empower communities, from on-the-ground gleaning efforts to forward-thinking solutions like predictive harvesting models. Erin is excited to share her vision for a future where neighbors not only share food but also knowledge, resources, and care for the planet.

Erin Garrison is the founder and Executive Director of Food is Free Albuquerque (FIFABQ), an organization she started 11 years ago with the simple belief that fresh food is a human right. Through unwavering passion and dedication, she has built FIFAB... Show more

Francisco Júnior é mestrando em Transformação Digital, graduado em Ciência da Computação e possui um MBA em Governança de TI. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, é especialista em gestão de pessoas, transformação digital e inovação. Detém certificações como ITIL Expert, ISO 20k Consult e Manager, Agile People Coach e Agile People Business Agility. Desde 2014, atua como Gerente de Atendimento na Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa (RNP). Foi reconhecido como Profissional do Ano em 2023, e sua equipe foi premiada como a melhor do Brasil em 2022 pela HDI. Ele também é uma referência no LinkedIn como Top Voice em Estratégia e Gestão de TI.

Francisco Júnior é mestrando em Transformação Digital, graduado em Ciência da Computação e possui um MBA em Governança de TI. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, é especialista em gestão de pessoas, transformação digital e inovação. Detém certificaçõ... Show more

Developpeur depuis 10 ans dans des domaines variés tels que l'assurance, les services publics et le RGPD. J'ai pu développer une sensibilité pour le craft et aussi les pratiques humaines qui font du développement logiciel plus que simplement écrire du code.
Je souhaite aujourd'hui mettre en action mon savoir faire pour contribuer à répondre aux enjeux majeurs de notre siècle tels que le réchauffement climatique, les inégalités et la démocratie.

Developpeur depuis 10 ans dans des domaines variés tels que l'assurance, les services publics et le RGPD. J'ai pu développer une sensibilité pour le craft et aussi les pratiques humaines qui font du développement logiciel plus que simplement écrire d... Show more