While my day job is not relevant to this event, I spend every waking moment immersed in fandoms. (I'm even still on Tumblr). Writing and reading is my passion.

While my day job is not relevant to this event, I spend every waking moment immersed in fandoms. (I'm even still on Tumblr). Writing and reading is my passion. 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

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

Nalani is a second-year sociology PhD student at Northwestern University. Her research interests include the intersection of land stewardship and empire, focusing on demilitarization and decolonization in the Pacific. Saito’s current project is on the environmental impacts of militarism in Honolulu.

Nalani is a second-year sociology PhD student at Northwestern University. Her research interests include the intersection of land stewardship and empire, focusing on demilitarization and decolonization in the Pacific. Saito’s current project is on th... Show more

Iris is a Senior Product Associate with a unique blend of creative and technical expertise. Her journey began as a videographer in the dynamic world of e-commerce, where she honed her storytelling skills and developed a keen eye for visual communication. Seeking new challenges, Iris ventured into the finance industry as a developer, building robust applications from the ground up. Recognizing her passion for product strategy, she shifted her focus to product marketing and developer relations, where she excels at bridging the gap between technical teams and end-users. Passionate about DEI, she actively supports ally and culture awareness initiaves. Outside of work, her love for travel and meeting new people fuels her global perspective and she enjoys the thrill of horse riding and snowboarding

Iris is a Senior Product Associate with a unique blend of creative and technical expertise. Her journey began as a videographer in the dynamic world of e-commerce, where she honed her storytelling skills and developed a keen eye for visual communicat... Show more

Rosa Blumenfeld-Romero is a writer, teacher, and founder of Reclaiming Indigeneity LLC. Over the last decade she has done the work to return to the Indigenous Muisca roots on the Colombian side of her family. As she peeled back layer upon layer of assimilation. she wanted to teach others, allies and reconnecting Natives. how to do the same as a form of capitalist resistance.

Rosa was trained in the popular education model when she was a union organizer with the labor movement. She is also a worker owner in the all female BIPOC Access Cooperative as a language justice educator, Spanish language interpreter, and grant writer. Rosa does #freepalestine and decolonization work with the Queer Mikveh Project and is a certified Mikveh Guide and racial justice partner to Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters in Newton, MA. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toronto in Peace and Conflict Studies and Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations. When her brain needs a break, she loves to walk by the ocean, dance, sing, and knit. She lives in East Boston with her dog Penelope.

Rosa Blumenfeld-Romero is a writer, teacher, and founder of Reclaiming Indigeneity LLC. Over the last decade she has done the work to return to the Indigenous Muisca roots on the Colombian side of her family. As she peeled back layer upon layer of as... 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

Mario Schnalzenberger ist seit fast 30 Jahren in der IT-Industrie tätig und setzt sich seit über 20 Jahren im Bereich Statistik und Big Data als auch im Predictive Bereich und Künstlicher Intelligenz mit vielseitigen Lösungen auseinander. Seit über 10 Jahren ist er im ACP CUBIDO-Team und unterstützt die Kunden in diesem spannenden Umfeld. Mario hat Abschlüsse in Statistik, Volkswirtschaftslehre und Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften. Er unterrichtet(e) an mehreren Universitäten und Hochschulen in Österreich sowie der HTL Leonding. Er trägt regelmäßig bei verschiedensten Konferenzen in den vielfältigen Themen der angewandten Statistik, Informatik, IoT und KI vor.

Mario Schnalzenberger ist seit fast 30 Jahren in der IT-Industrie tätig und setzt sich seit über 20 Jahren im Bereich Statistik und Big Data als auch im Predictive Bereich und Künstlicher Intelligenz mit vielseitigen Lösungen auseinander. Seit über 1... Show more

Agile Leader * Tennis Player * Zen Practitioner

Agile Leader * Tennis Player * Zen Practitioner Show more

Helen is a psychologist and has been supporting teams and organizational units in learning together for several years, for example in the role of an agile coach. She uses her training, her systemic approach, and her experience in designing and facilitating collaborative workshops to make collaboration effective and at eye level. In her work, she pays particular attention to the people in the organization without losing sight of the big picture.

Helen is a psychologist and has been supporting teams and organizational units in learning together for several years, for example in the role of an agile coach. She uses her training, her systemic approach, and her experience in designing and facili... Show more

imam 15 godina i učenik sam srednje škole za medicinske tehničare, volim fantastiku, DnD i član sam dramske škole Teatar Tirena.

imam 15 godina i učenik sam srednje škole za medicinske tehničare, volim fantastiku, DnD i član sam dramske škole Teatar Tirena. Show more

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

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

Balakrishnan's work consistently displays an interdisciplinary erudition spanning the fields of history, political theory, philosophy, and economics. This breadth of interests formed the basis of his doctoral research, which evolved into his groundbreaking first book, "The Enemy: An Intellectual Portrait of Carl Schmitt." This work provided a meticulous analysis of Schmitt’s political thought conceived as a series of responses to the crises of the German and European state systems from 1919 to 1945. 

A collection of his essays, "Antagonistics: Capitalism and Power in an Age of War," came out subsequently offering reflections on the history of the interstate system and the future of warfare, the significance of Machiavelli as a theorist of the founding of new orders, of De Tocqueville as a conservative critic of democracy, and on the European origins of identity politics. 

As an editor, Balakrishnan has contributed significantly as an editor, assembling highly influential collections on nationalism, and the forms of empire in a supposedly post-national age in "Mapping the Nation" and "Debating Empire", respectively.
 
More recently, Balakrishnan has been working on a reconstruction of Karl Marx's economic thought that identifies its concealed conceptual structure, making its historical and logical assumptions more apparent and thus opening up new questions regarding its adequacy as an account of the structure and history of capitalism. 

His forthcoming association with the journal SS African Mercury is the beginning of a new chapter in Balakrishnan’s intellectual career. This journal sets a new standard for political and cultural criticism, and his contributions to it can be expected to further highlight its distinctiveness in the contemporary intellectual scene. He foresees writing pieces for this journal that continue the practice of criticism through careful reconstruction that characterized his earlier work but with a more trenchant style influenced by his study of the genre of polemics.   

Balakrishnan currently participates in a number of study groups and private seminars on topics as varied as classical political economy, Marxist writing on the Graeco-Roman world, and the Bible in its historical context. Here he seeks to inspire others with the spirit of pure intellectual inquiry, free from current fashion and ideological pieties.

Currently, he is working on a reconstruction of Marx’s Capital that uncovers its conceptual organization as a system and raises new questions regarding its adequacy as an account of the nature and history of capitalism.

Balakrishnan's work consistently displays an interdisciplinary erudition spanning the fields of history, political theory, philosophy, and economics. This breadth of interests formed the basis of his doctoral research, which evolved into his groundbr... 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

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

Dr. Thorsten Braun is a sociologist and higher education developer for teaching and learning at the University of Stuttgart, Centre for Higher Education and Lifelong Learning. His activities focus on teacher training, instructional design and coaching for faculty staff with special emphasis on Education for Sustainable Development. His research is concerned with conditions and prerequisites for study success.

Dr. Thorsten Braun is a sociologist and higher education developer for teaching and learning at the University of Stuttgart, Centre for Higher Education and Lifelong Learning. His activities focus on teacher training, instructional design and coachin... Show more

Brian Toone is an assistant professor at Samford University where he has taught computer science for the past twenty years. He is also an accomplished cyclist and enjoys turning his passion for cycling into an avocation via academic research involving the bike. His current work focuses on how Artificial Intelligence can improve the accuracy of many different kinds of data collected on a modern bicycle.

Brian Toone is an assistant professor at Samford University where he has taught computer science for the past twenty years. He is also an accomplished cyclist and enjoys turning his passion for cycling into an avocation via academic research involvin... Show more

Samuel is a software engineer who has transitioned to research and content engineering. He has been a developer for 5 years, where he has built products and written a lot of technical content. He loves teaching kids and developers. He is also a DJ and takes music very dear to heart. He loves FC Barcelona.

Samuel is a software engineer who has transitioned to research and content engineering. He has been a developer for 5 years, where he has built products and written a lot of technical content. He loves teaching kids and developers. He is also a DJ an... Show more

CSG is your trusted advisor in government program modernization.

CSG is your trusted advisor in government program modernization. Show more

Joana Flores is a Lisbon-based design thinker and product leader with 6 years of experience creating human-centered solutions that fuel innovation and growth. Having worked in both fast-paced startups and global companies like Volkswagen, she is known for blending empathy with strategy.
Joana is passionate about using Design Thinking to bridge the gap between tech, marketing, and operations to foster meaningful user experiences. As a mentor and facilitator, she empowers teams to innovate by prioritizing people over products.
Joana has also shared her insights as a speaker, addressing all IT employees at Volkswagen on the transformative power of design. Whether leading user research, driving collaboration, or guiding organizations toward design-centered success, Joana brings curiosity, creativity, and connection to everything she does.

Joana Flores is a Lisbon-based design thinker and product leader with 6 years of experience creating human-centered solutions that fuel innovation and growth. Having worked in both fast-paced startups and global companies like Volkswagen, she is know... Show more

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Currently, Dahm Mongkol Hongchai is a PhD student, instructor, and researcher in Engineering and Technology Management at Portland State University, where he researches Agile methodologies, leadership, and AI. Dahm is an Agile coach, Scrum Master & Trainer, and business consultant with seven years of experience in high-tech and startup industries across Silicon Valley, Thailand, and Australia.

With 16 years of accomplishments in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in chemical production at Thailand’s largest company, Dahm combines technical expertise with leadership excellence. He also trains professionals globally using innovative approaches like Agile Cooking, Agile Drawing, Agile Gardening, and Agile Toy Making, with workshops conducted in the U.S.A., Thailand, Hong Kong, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland.

Currently, Dahm Mongkol Hongchai is a PhD student, instructor, and researcher in Engineering and Technology Management at Portland State University, where he researches Agile methodologies, leadership, and AI. Dahm is an Agile coach, Scrum Master & T... Show more

J'accompagne les managers et leurs équipes dans le "faire équipe", c'est-à-dire à constuire une équipe puis à jouer collectif au quotidien.
C'est un métier que j'exerce avec passion et au travers duquel j'ai le privilège d'assister à l'émergence de belles forces et singularités des personnes et des collectifs.
La transmission fait parti de mon ADN, je partage mes connaissances, mes réflexions, mes découvertes au travers de la formation, de l'écriture et des conférences.

J'accompagne les managers et leurs équipes dans le "faire équipe", c'est-à-dire à constuire une équipe puis à jouer collectif au quotidien. C'est un métier que j'exerce avec passion et au travers duquel j'ai le privilège d'assister à l'émergence de ... Show more

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in
London. He gained experience in government, private sector, and in international organizations like the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands.
With an unconventional combination of academic, analytic and operational experiences in different countries, Humberto currently combines Intelligence Analysis and SAR delivering a variety of professional and volunteer services related to
international security and the Search and Rescue field.
In 2018 he founded the Dutch organization Rescue International with the mission of facilitating analysis and technological resources to Governments, SAR Organizations and families.

Involved in Mountain Rescue in Venezuela since1992, Humberto continues volunteering today with SAR organizations in The Netherlands and in Germany. He studied Law and is an Intelligence Analyst graduated from Brunel University in London. He gained e... Show more

Senior research scientiist, SINTEF Digital. (2018 -)
Associate professor II, Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, NTNU (2020- )
Senior Research Scientist, SINTEF Technology and Society (2004-2018),
Senior Advisor and Principal Advisor, Norwegian Centre for Health Informatics (KITH), T (1993 - 2004)
Developer and Manager, Alcatel STK Telecom Norway, Defence Communication (1986-1993)
Research Scientist, Electronics Laboratory (ELAB), SINTEF (1984-1986)

Senior research scientiist, SINTEF Digital. (2018 -) Associate professor II, Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, NTNU (2020- ) Senior Research Scientist, SINTEF Technology and Society (2004-2018), Senior Advisor and Princ... Show more

Rooted in his passion for transformative leadership, Jason Joseph utilizes his expertise in IT consulting and professional coaching to empower every audience he interacts with. With over a decade of experience, Jason's work has influenced hundreds of thousands of users across several countries, from Brazil to Thailand. Armed with several certifications, including AWS & Azure Solution Architect, ITIL Strategic Leadership, and Scrum Product Owner, his actionable insights go beyond personal and professional transformation. Jason's impact fortifies key foundations, from cloud solutions and their influence on business architecture to technological innovation and its direct correlation to purpose-driven living. With a compassionate yet direct style, Jason inspires individuals and organizations to overcome their complex hardships and redefine their potential.

Rooted in his passion for transformative leadership, Jason Joseph utilizes his expertise in IT consulting and professional coaching to empower every audience he interacts with. With over a decade of experience, Jason's work has influenced hundreds of... Show more

Z.J. Czupor publishes episodic mysteries and thrillers on Substack at zjames.substack.com and is the author of "THE BIG WEIRD: Haikus in Times of Pandemic and Chaos." He writes a monthly column "On Tour With Dead Writers" for Rogue Women Writers. He is immediate past president of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and is an active member of Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. He is represented by Terrie Wolf, founder and owner of AKA Literary Management. His mystery "Elrod" is out on submission as well as a nonfiction book about famous mystery writers.

Z.J. Czupor publishes episodic mysteries and thrillers on Substack at zjames.substack.com and is the author of "THE BIG WEIRD: Haikus in Times of Pandemic and Chaos." He writes a monthly column "On Tour With Dead Writers" for Rogue Women Writers. He ... Show more

Reneshan is a seasoned information technology professional with over two decades of experience. Throughout his career, he has excelled in various roles, including system administration, software development, project and product management, agile consulting, agile strategy and DevOps. Reneshan is passionate about guiding organisations in adopting a GESHIDO approach, offering his expertise through coaching, consulting, and training. He is committed to fostering environments that embrace agile principles and the GESHIDO mindset. Reneshan's comprehensive understanding of the IT landscape and his dedication to continuous improvement is instrumental in his role as co-founder of the GESHIDO framework.

Reneshan is a seasoned information technology professional with over two decades of experience. Throughout his career, he has excelled in various roles, including system administration, software development, project and product management, agile cons... Show more

Luis F. Aleman Jr. is an influential global strategic consultant renowned for his deep expertise in international business development, economic strategy, and government advisory services. His extensive background in international relations, monetary policy, and trade facilitation enables him to lead initiatives that bolster economic growth, strengthen global partnerships, and foster international collaboration.

As the CEO of LFA Consulting Inc., Aleman Jr. heads a globally recognized consultancy that provides high-quality advisory and support services to startups, middle-market companies, and foreign governments. His firm specializes in developing international partnerships, advancing economic development, and crafting strategic business solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients. He has established strong connections with governments and key stakeholders across the U.S., U.K., European Union, Middle East, and African Union, promoting strategic initiatives that enhance economic cooperation and strengthen trade relations.

He possesses a strong track record in economic development, trade policy, and strategic consulting. He has collaborated with governments in Guyana, Oman, Peru, Georgia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ghana to implement necessary economic and trade initiatives. His adeptness at navigating complex international markets and regulatory frameworks has made him a trusted advisor in high-stakes negotiations and transnational trade agreements.

In addition to his leadership at LFA Consulting, Luis F. holds the position of Managing Director at Ethiopian Wild Coffee (EWC). This specialty import/export business distributes wild-grown and USDA-certified organic commodities to global markets. Under East Atlantic International's parent company, EWC has expanded its operations internationally, including in Peru, offering products such as turmeric, ginger, vanilla, and tea.

His notable contributions to global economic initiatives include:

Implementing vital COVID-19 testing solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, assisting the government in safely managing travel and reopening crucial sectors.
Assisting Latvia and Romania in crafting energy cooperation agreements to bolster their energy sectors.

Facilitating a $1.8 billion Memorandum of Understanding for the Great Inga Dam project in the Democratic Republic of Congo with General Electric, aimed at enhancing energy production and infrastructure development.

Leading the establishment of a bilateral trade agreement between Ghana and the United States Department of Agriculture, which enabled Ghana to introduce U.S. cattle into its markets and expand agricultural trade opportunities.

At LFA Consulting, Aleman Jr. focuses on strategic partnerships, security cooperation, infrastructure development, and economic revitalization. His initiatives include enhancing border security and migration management in North Africa, advising on pivotal energy and infrastructure projects, developing innovative public-private partnership (PPP) models, and promoting economic reforms that facilitate trade liberalization and improve business environments.

Under the visionary leadership of Luis F. Aleman Jr., LFA Consulting remains at the forefront of spearheading impactful projects that promote economic expansion and enhance global business development, significantly impacting individuals and businesses worldwide. His strategic insight and unwavering commitment ensure he remains a key figure in global economic landscapes.

Luis F. Aleman Jr. is an influential global strategic consultant renowned for his deep expertise in international business development, economic strategy, and government advisory services. His extensive background in international relations, monetary... Show more

Trudi is a professional actor turned global thought leader and one of the few Playful Experience Designers worldwide. Trudi combines play theory, design thinking, experiential learning and applied improvisation to bring a rare and invaluable blend of learning and development, the arts, and practical application to each of her presentations. She helps people develop a playful mindset to nurture the most required skills of the future.

Five reasons to book Trudi today
• Relevant: we can all be playful
• Experienced: 20+ years’ experience in organisational play
• High energy: the perfect post-lunch keynote
• Entertaining: laughter is the key to active learning
• Timely: the ability to apply playfulness to business is one of the most valuable skills for the future (Deloitte, 2024)

Trudi is a professional actor turned global thought leader and one of the few Playful Experience Designers worldwide. Trudi combines play theory, design thinking, experiential learning and applied improvisation to bring a rare and invaluable blend of... Show more