Moisés Jauregui-Sanchez is a researcher and analyst who believes technology should work for everyone, regardless of age. As the creator of "El Gerontogamificador"—a newsletter read by over 22,000 professionals—and ranked #1 EdTech voice in Mexico by Favikon, he has become a leading voice in the Spanish-speaking world for educational gerontechnology, exploring how digital tools can empower older adults and transform learning.

With a background in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and a PhD in progress at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), Moisés is designing serious games to stimulate cognitive health. His approach combines rigorous academic research with practical classroom experience, having taught web development, AI integration, and software engineering at universities across Mexico.

A masterclass speaker and Perplexity AI Business Fellow, Moisés has shared his vision with audiences at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) and beyond. His talks bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and the deeply human need for inclusive, accessible education and technology.

Moisés Jauregui-Sanchez is a researcher and analyst who believes technology should work for everyone, regardless of age. As the creator of "El Gerontogamificador"—a newsletter read by over 22,000 professionals—and ranked #1 EdTech voice in Mexico by ... Show more

Emily Harden is a knowledgeable consultant, skillful speaker, and community builder dedicated to fostering growth and impact. As the Founder and Owner of Harden Consulting, she provides tailored coaching to help people clarify what they want, navigate pivots, and thrive at work; so your passion becomes a sustainable path.
Emily draws on her deep roots in the tech ecosystem, where she previously served as Techlahoma's Executive Director, to connect challenges with creative solutions.

When she’s not working, you can probably find her playing board games, trying out new video games, or off on an adventure with her husband and their dog, Patches!

Emily Harden is a knowledgeable consultant, skillful speaker, and community builder dedicated to fostering growth and impact. As the Founder and Owner of Harden Consulting, she provides tailored coaching to help people clarify what they want, navigat... Show more

I help people, teams, and organizations take a step forward.
My work involves creating the conditions for actionable directions, intentional choices, and small, concrete steps to emerge. I believe change becomes possible when attention is focused on what can be done, here and now, leveraging existing resources and skills.
I help leaders, professionals, and teams clarify objectives, recognize often underutilized capabilities, and build tangible signals of progress. I use essential and targeted questions that help them think more clearly and act consistently, even in complex contexts.
My coaching work is guided by the ICF and EMCC codes of ethics: respect for the individual, responsibility, confidentiality, and attention to the impact of decisions are integral to every journey.
My experience as an Enterprise Agile Coach and in the IT world allows me to move naturally in real organizational contexts, where decisions matter and time is precious.

I help people, teams, and organizations take a step forward. My work involves creating the conditions for actionable directions, intentional choices, and small, concrete steps to emerge. I believe change becomes possible when attention is focused on... Show more

Mobile Engineering Manager focused on building scalable platforms and AI-enabled engineering systems.
At Thoughtworks, she leads mobile teams operating across 15+ engineering teams in high-scale environments, applying modular architecture, server-driven UI, and platform-as-product thinking to enable sustainable growth and team autonomy.
Her work integrates AI agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP) into developer workflows, documentation systems, and internal tooling, bridging mobile engineering with next-generation engineering practices.
As a Latina engineering leader working in global tech ecosystems, she champions technical excellence, inclusive leadership, and knowledge-sharing as pillars for long-term impact.

Mobile Engineering Manager focused on building scalable platforms and AI-enabled engineering systems. At Thoughtworks, she leads mobile teams operating across 15+ engineering teams in high-scale environments, applying modular architecture, server-dr... Show more

I am passionate about empowering Women in Technology, a champion of Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and improving culture in the workplace. I love supporting women in technology and working towards creating impact and giving back to their communities in a small way.

I am passionate about empowering Women in Technology, a champion of Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and improving culture in the workplace. I love supporting women in technology and working towards creating impact and gi... Show more

Leading the company's infrastructure, backend, frontend and data domains, designing and implementing complex architectures, bringing observability and performance to the top level. Driving the company's AI transformation, reshaping the structure and atmosphere of R&D to make AI a native part of how the team works. Certified AWS Solution Architect & AWS Community Builder with more than 15 years of experience in various software development positions, from team lead to Architect, and today as a CTO. International speaker, blogger, holds Philosophy B.A & M.A degrees, plays the piano and the guitar for relaxation, married and father of two.

Leading the company's infrastructure, backend, frontend and data domains, designing and implementing complex architectures, bringing observability and performance to the top level. Driving the company's AI transformation, reshaping the structure and ... Show more

Rakia Finley is a strategist, founder, and systems thinker working at the intersection of AI governance, organizational transformation, and human-centered innovation.

As the Founder and CEO of Copper & Vine Studio, she advises startups, enterprises, public-sector organizations, and emerging leaders on how to responsibly scale technology, build resilient operating systems, and prepare institutions for the next era of AI-enabled business and society.

Her work focuses on translating complex innovation into practical implementation — helping organizations move from fragmented experimentation into scalable systems, governance frameworks, operational clarity, and measurable growth. She is especially known for her ability to bridge executive strategy, emerging technology, security, human behavior, and organizational design into conversations that are both visionary and deeply actionable.

Rakia’s speaking explores the future of AI adoption, trust, governance, workforce transformation, digital infrastructure, and institutional resilience. Her sessions challenge organizations to think beyond tools and automation toward the deeper question: what kind of systems, leadership, and human experience are we building for the future?

She has spoken on topics spanning responsible AI, organizational transformation, secure system design, inclusive innovation, and the future of work — with a focus on helping leaders navigate complexity while building systems people actually trust.

Rakia Finley is a strategist, founder, and systems thinker working at the intersection of AI governance, organizational transformation, and human-centered innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Copper & Vine Studio, she advises startups, enterprise... Show more

Marcus Udokang is a Senior Business Analyst, Consultant, Writer, and Speaker with 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, digital delivery, and process optimization across the energy, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors. He is Managing Partner at BA Blocks, and helps clients drive enterprise transformation across ERP, SaaS, CRM, and integration projects. His work spans SAP transformations, large-scale CRM modernization, global fintech payment operations, and enterprise workforce onboarding redesign, consistently translating business strategy into practical solutions that reduce risk, cut support costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Marcus also hosts The Inquisitive Analyst podcast where he explores the changing role of business analysis and industry leadership, exploring trends, challenges, and best practices through conversations with global practitioners.

Marcus is co-compiler and co-author of The Evolving Analyst, a collection of 45 articles from BA professionals across 19 countries exploring how business analysts are fueling transformation with practical insights and proven strategies. He co-organized BA Unplugged 2025 Virtual Conference, for the global business analysis community. Marcus holds an MBA in Information Technology.

Marcus Udokang is a Senior Business Analyst, Consultant, Writer, and Speaker with 20 years of experience leading enterprise transformation, digital delivery, and process optimization across the energy, fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors... Show more

AI PM na Amazon. PhD Candidate em IA na USP. Mestre em Engenharia e Gestão da Inovação pela UFABC. Formado pela PUC-SP em Comunicação em Multimeios, pós-graduado em Gestão Estratégica em TI, MBA em Gestão de Projetos e mestrando em Inovação na UFABC. Certificado PMP, Scrum, Green Belt Six Sigma, ITIL e Microsoft Project.

Especialista em gestão de projetos, escritório de projetos, metodologias ágeis nos segmentos de varejo, TI, e-commerce, indústria, bancos, startups, educação e terceiro setor.

AI PM na Amazon. PhD Candidate em IA na USP. Mestre em Engenharia e Gestão da Inovação pela UFABC. Formado pela PUC-SP em Comunicação em Multimeios, pós-graduado em Gestão Estratégica em TI, MBA em Gestão de Projetos e mestrando em Inovação na UFABC.... Show more

Christina Aldan is a brand strategy consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. She offers businesses brand consulting and creative content for everyday media. With over 18 years of experience in the digital realm, Christina is highly regarded for her approach to business, partnering with clients to find unique strategies that ensure their goals are met. She recently became a Licensed Massage Therapist and opened her own bodywork business.

Christina has delivered talks on all 7 continents, presenting training workshops for the Microsoft MVP community, Las Vegas Raiders, Yale School of Public Health, international corporations, and conferences worldwide. Christina uses her charisma and expertise to inspire others by mentoring women in business like herself. She also has sat on state and local boards supporting women in tech, entrepreneurship, mental health, and children with learning disabilities.

She is the recipient of the Las Vegas Women in Tech Community Service Award, the Distinguished Woman of the Year Award in STEM. Learn more at: Luckygirliegirl.com.

Christina Aldan is a brand strategy consultant, keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. She offers businesses brand consulting and creative content for everyday media. With over 18 years of experience in the digital realm, Christina is highly regarded ... Show more

Alina Astapovich is a Platform Engineer at Storytel, where she works on building and running AI agentic systems. She has spent the past couple of years working with AI agents, and holds a master's degree in Neurotechnologies and Software Engineering along with a Solutions Architect certification. Alina has a natural fascination with the parallels between the human brain and the systems we build. She is also an active conference speaker, regularly sharing her work on AI agents and platform engineering with the wider tech community.

Alina Astapovich is a Platform Engineer at Storytel, where she works on building and running AI agentic systems. She has spent the past couple of years working with AI agents, and holds a master's degree in Neurotechnologies and Software Engineering ... Show more

Sergès Goma is a Paris-based software developer specialized in Java and JavaScript. When she's not fixing codebases, she gives motivational speeches mostly aimed at junior and would-be developers as well as participating in the tech women's empowerment association Motiv'Her.

Sergès Goma is a Paris-based software developer specialized in Java and JavaScript. When she's not fixing codebases, she gives motivational speeches mostly aimed at junior and would-be developers as well as participating in the tech women's empowerme... Show more

Alyssa is an Senior Developer Advocate for Progress and a Google Developer Expert for Angular. She has spoken at over 50 conferences locally and internationally. She is the host of the Angular Air podcast and emcees ng-conf as well as Monorepo World. She enjoys gaming, scuba diving, and has a little one that fondly goes by "Mr. Milks".

Alyssa is an Senior Developer Advocate for Progress and a Google Developer Expert for Angular. She has spoken at over 50 conferences locally and internationally. She is the host of the Angular Air podcast and emcees ng-conf as well as Monorepo World.... Show more

It's never easy to describe oneself, especially when one is interested in so many different topics and fields and I guess that says something about who I am afterall. I find it fun and entertaining to teach difficult subjects through exotic methods and stories and people seem to also have fun while I do so.

I believe in the union between science and human values (read fun) and I often work and participate in non-profit organization and projects which aim to bring culture and scientific knowledge.

It's never easy to describe oneself, especially when one is interested in so many different topics and fields and I guess that says something about who I am afterall. I find it fun and entertaining to teach difficult subjects through exotic methods a... Show more

Community lover and Ambassador of enthusiasm. In 2017 I began my journey within tech communities, becoming an active organizer of various communities such as Google Developers Group Turin and Trento, ngRome, Flutter EXP, Italian Community Managers Summmit and DInA Tech Hub. 

From a passion, community management has become my full-time job with GrUSP since 2020 in which I have organized around fifteen events a year on various programming languages ​​and coordinating the activities of 12 PUG communities at a national level.

I am currently Community Program Manager Europe in Codemotion and in my free time lead in GDG Bari, WTM Ambassador, lead of the TEDxCuneo partnership team and tourism councilor of the municipality of Cissone.

I love the world of conferences and public speaking, I always try to make everything I have learned in my journey available at the events in which I participate.

Diversity, community, growth and sharing are the values ​​on which I base my projects which I always carry forward with great enthusiasm and energy.

Here are more info about me: https://bit.ly/pantarei-mb

Community lover and Ambassador of enthusiasm. In 2017 I began my journey within tech communities, becoming an active organizer of various communities such as Google Developers Group Turin and Trento, ngRome, Flutter EXP, Italian Community Managers Su... Show more

As the founder of FabCore BV, Bert provides leadership, communication, and agile training and coaching to organizations and individuals worldwide, fostering environments that emphasize empathy and efficiency. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across communication, leadership consulting, training, and IT advisory work, he helps people and teams grow with intention — an approach captured in FabCore's tagline, "From the Heart."
He has also worked at the intersection of technology and road safety, contributing to BUMP where his tech expertise met a strong commitment to safer roads.
An international speaker, he regularly shares his insights at conferences, engaging audiences with his deep knowledge in technology, leadership, and agile practices. With a background spanning the arts, technology, and international development, he draws on a diverse array of experiences to champion empathic leadership and continual learning. His journey through personal challenges has fueled his dedication to professional growth and making a meaningful impact.
Outside of work, he indulges in cooking and storytelling, enhancing life's flavor as a culinary enthusiast and a veteran tabletop roleplaying game master.

As the founder of FabCore BV, Bert provides leadership, communication, and agile training and coaching to organizations and individuals worldwide, fostering environments that emphasize empathy and efficiency. Drawing on more than 25 years of experien... Show more

I am a Solutions Architect at Online Partner AB and a Cloud GDE. I have worked on several projects involving Google Cloud services and Google Workspace along with multiple other technology stacks and platforms.

I am a Solutions Architect at Online Partner AB and a Cloud GDE. I have worked on several projects involving Google Cloud services and Google Workspace along with multiple other technology stacks and platforms. Show more

Dennis Nerush is the Director of AI at Elementor, where he leads the company's AI strategy and guides teams through the integration of GenAI technologies that enhance productivity while preserving human creativity and accountability.

With over 15 years of experience as a developer, manager, director, and adviser across multiple tech companies and startups, Dennis has dedicated his career to building people-first cultures rooted in continuous learning, curiosity, and growth. He believes that when individuals thrive, teams and businesses flourish, a philosophy that has guided him in founding dozens of teams and mentoring over 100 managers.

Dennis is a seasoned public speaker and writer who shares his insights on AI integration, leadership, and team performance at international conferences. He's passionate about helping leaders develop the skills and confidence to excel in a world where human leadership and AI collaboration go hand in hand.

In his free time, Dennis loves cooking and spending time with his kids. His main goal is to help people reach the next level.

Dennis Nerush is the Director of AI at Elementor, where he leads the company's AI strategy and guides teams through the integration of GenAI technologies that enhance productivity while preserving human creativity and accountability. With over 15 ... Show more

Barno is a consultant and researcher specializing in AI security, data engineering, and machine learning security. She works at the intersection of offensive and defensive AI security & developing methodologies to protect AI systems from adversarial threats across the full stack, from data pipelines and ML models to LLM-powered applications and autonomous agents. Additionally in her role as an AI security trainer Barno has designed and delivered hands-on training programs covering AI red teaming, prompt injection, adversarial ML, RAG and vector database security, and the OWASP Top 10 for LLM and Agentic AI. Her training approach is practitioner-first: participants attack and defend real-world AI systems, leaving with techniques they can apply immediately. She is actively involved in AI governance and evaluation efforts at the national level and regularly contributes to the AI security community through speaking engagements, publications, and conference submissions. She bridges the gap between rapid AI adoption and the critical need for robust, field-tested defenses in an evolving threat landscape.

Barno is a consultant and researcher specializing in AI security, data engineering, and machine learning security. She works at the intersection of offensive and defensive AI security & developing methodologies to protect AI systems from adversarial ... Show more

Caroline Nicole Letaru is a globally recognized Career Coach and Talent Strategist at Kazini Consults, with over 6 years of experience empowering tech professionals across 12+ countries. She is known for helping developers and emerging tech leaders unlock international opportunities through strategic career planning, skill building, and high-impact coaching.

Nicole has led technical recruitment for global institutions such as the United Nations and UNHCR, and has coached over 500+ professionals including software engineers, PowerShell, UX designers, and AI specialists helping them transition into global careers and remote work ecosystems.

She is a seasoned international speaker who has graced renowned stages including the International AIDS Society Conference (Germany), Going Global Conference (UK), and the SCORE Conference (Tanzania). Her thought leadership earned her the Best Essay Award at the South American Business Forum (SABF) in Argentina, recognizing her voice on youth, development, and innovation.

Nicole’s work focuses on building future-proof careers for African professionals in tech. Through Kazini Consults, she leads a community-first approach that equips talents to scale their impact with confidence, clarity, and visibility.

Caroline Nicole Letaru is a globally recognized Career Coach and Talent Strategist at Kazini Consults, with over 6 years of experience empowering tech professionals across 12+ countries. She is known for helping developers and emerging tech leaders u... Show more

Having worked in web development, automotive and the energy sector for many years, Stefan moved to the Chair of Educational Data Science at the University of Regensburg a few years ago. He works as a software architect, backend developer, ai engineer and data analyst, building large scale systems for the German/Bavarian state ministry of education

Having worked in web development, automotive and the energy sector for many years, Stefan moved to the Chair of Educational Data Science at the University of Regensburg a few years ago. He works as a software architect, backend developer, ai engineer... Show more

Akshat Sharma is a Open Source Advocate and Mentor and currently serves as Developer Advocate at Deskree, dedicated to building meaningful connections between technology and community.
In 2024, he was selected as one of 1,220 contributors from over thousands of applicants in Google Summer of Code. In 2025,2026 he returned as a mentor guiding contributors in Google Summer of Code 2025, Mifos Summer of Code, and Code for GovTech. His research journey has taken him to the University of California and IIT Indore, and he has authored ten research papers in recent advancements and technology. He has presented his work at prestigious conferences including ICACIS 2023, ICNSBT 2024, C3IT 2024, Interledger Summit 2024,Grpconf 2025, OpenSearchCon Japan 2025, Google Tokyo GSOC Meetup 2025, Fossasia 2026 and so on. Additionally, he regularly attended key industry-leading gatherings such as Open SSF, Open Source Summit India, and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India, Pycon India.

Akshat Sharma is a Open Source Advocate and Mentor and currently serves as Developer Advocate at Deskree, dedicated to building meaningful connections between technology and community. In 2024, he was selected as one of 1,220 contributors from over... Show more

Results - driven Cybersecurity Engineer with diverse experience across Healthcare, Banking, Public, and Telecom sectors, cross-functional project guidance and stakeholder support, security architecture strategy, application/ agentic AI security, predictive analytics, and enterprise risk management. Adept at designing and implementing scalable solutions, driving automation, and delivering quantifiable value and innovation.

Results - driven Cybersecurity Engineer with diverse experience across Healthcare, Banking, Public, and Telecom sectors, cross-functional project guidance and stakeholder support, security architecture strategy, application/ agentic AI security, pred... Show more

Dr. Angela Trego is a rocket scientist turned Confidence & Communication Expert and the #1 bestselling author of Squashing the Imposter Syndrome. She has trained thousands of professionals across six continents to strengthen confidence as a skill so they can communicate more effectively, lead more boldly, and contribute at their full potential. Her core message is simple: confidence is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened.

Her work focuses on imposter syndrome, soft skills development, mentoring, and practical leadership tools that translate across industries. In addition, she specializes in faculty development and training university educators. She focuses particularly on STEM and engineering fields to implement evidence-based confidence-building strategies, engaged teaching practices, and classroom management approaches that increase student motivation and belonging.

Dr. Trego works with institutions to strengthen teaching effectiveness while reducing faculty burnout. Before dedicating her career to speaking, teaching, and coaching, she held technical and senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries and around the globe. She now brings that real-world leadership perspective into both industry and academia.

Whether working with executives, faculty, or emerging leaders, Dr. Trego's mission is simple: equip people with the confidence and skills to thrive.

Available for keynotes, consulting, coaching, and short courses. Every engagement is customized to the client's specific audience, language, and goals. Participants don't just hear these tools. They practice them in the room and carry them out the door as confidence they can actually use. Discover more at www.angelatrego.com

Dr. Angela Trego is a rocket scientist turned Confidence & Communication Expert and the #1 bestselling author of Squashing the Imposter Syndrome. She has trained thousands of professionals across six continents to strengthen confidence as a skill so ... Show more

Trabajo con líderes y organizaciones que transitan complejidades cuando lo que solía funcionar ya no sirve... y lo nuevo aún no ha emergido.

Como 𝘌𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳, cultivo condiciones para el cambio real desde dentro del sistema. No impongo soluciones ni métodos cerrados: acompaño a descubrir tensiones, patrones invisibles y posibilidades emergentes. Ayudo a crecer lo que ya está listo para evolucionar.

Mi enfoque integra conciencia profunda y sistemas reales, combinando pensamiento complejo, desarrollo adulto y cultura organizacional viva. Facilito procesos desde marcos como Immunity to Change, Human Systems Dynamics, ORSC y The Leadership Circle.

Estoy certificado como PCC (ICF), ICE-EC (ICAgile), KCP (Kanban University), SPC6 (SAFe), HSDP (HSD Institute), LCP/CLA (The Leadership Circle) y ORSC (CRR Global), además de contar con un Executive Certificate en Estrategia e Innovación del MIT. Estas credenciales no definen mi enfoque, pero lo respaldan con solidez cuando es necesario.

Acompaño procesos de transformación cultural, liderazgo consciente y cambio adaptativo en organizaciones complejas. Comparto aprendizajes y reflexiones en mi newsletter mensual 𝘌𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘮.

No lidero el cambio. Acompaño lo que está listo para emerger.

Trabajo con líderes y organizaciones que transitan complejidades cuando lo que solía funcionar ya no sirve... y lo nuevo aún no ha emergido. Como 𝘌𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳, cultivo condiciones para el cambio real desde dentro del sistema. ... Show more

Evelien works at the intersection of two urgent challenges in tech: helping Agile teams integrate AI responsibly, and equipping product teams to detect and address gender bias in the systems they build.

She is a Professional Knowledge Sharer at Xebia Academy, Scrum.org PST, and certified Training from the Back of the Room Trainer with 15+ years coaching and training teams at organizations like Rabobank, Philips, Essent, and Unilever. She designs learning experiences that are practical, hands-on, and grounded in what teams actually face.

Evelien co-created the Road2Mastery, wrote the Scrum Master Playbook, and organizes Women in Agile Europe. She is currently writing a book on gender bias in AI.

Evelien works at the intersection of two urgent challenges in tech: helping Agile teams integrate AI responsibly, and equipping product teams to detect and address gender bias in the systems they build. She is a Professional Knowledge Sharer at Xe... Show more

Enthusiastic People Analytics professional and organizational sociologist with over 10 years of experience in HR and more than 5 years in Business Intelligence (BI). She is passionate about transforming HR data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and improve organizational performance. She holds a master’s degree in Economic and Organizational Sociology, giving her a unique perspective on the social and behavioral dimensions of workforce analytics.

Founder of ReadyHR.eu, a consultancy service that helps small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) build practical, data-driven HR reporting and People Analytics capabilities.

Based in Kecskemét, near Budapest, Hungary, proud parent of two boys. Outside of work, she loves dancing and is dedicated to continuous learning, always exploring new tools and ideas that elevate the HR analytics profession.

Enthusiastic People Analytics professional and organizational sociologist with over 10 years of experience in HR and more than 5 years in Business Intelligence (BI). She is passionate about transforming HR data into actionable insights that support s... Show more

Software engineer with 10+ years under his belt. At Chattermill, he turns AI research into real-world products. A fan of diving deep into black boxes, he has unusual hobby of writing regular expressions by hand and arguing about their speed. When he’s not coding, he shares knowledge as a university instructor, speaker, and meetup organiser.

Bookworm, hiker, history nerd - ask him about Napoleon!

Software engineer with 10+ years under his belt. At Chattermill, he turns AI research into real-world products. A fan of diving deep into black boxes, he has unusual hobby of writing regular expressions by hand and arguing about their speed. When he’... Show more

Ashley René is the founder of Presence Over Pixels® and a keynote speaker who helps organizations solve their biggest workplace challenge: keeping humans engaged and productive in an AI-driven world. A former senior leader at Amazon and BNSF Railway, Ashley delivers actionable strategies for digital wellness, human-first leadership, and sustainable high performance.

With her signature "Future of Work Is Human" approach, Ashley transforms how teams think about technology, burnout, and authentic connection. Her talks blend corporate credibility with practical tools that audiences can implement immediately — from Fortune 500 executives to school administrators to conference attendees seeking work-life integration.

Ashley's presentations address today's most pressing workplace issues: Gen Z leadership dynamics, AI adoption without human displacement, cognitive overload management, and building resilient organizational cultures. Her engaging style combines business insights with neuroscience research, delivered without tech-shaming or unrealistic solutions.

Event planners consistently praise Ashley's ability to make complex topics accessible while driving real behavior change. Her content scales from intimate leadership retreats to 5,000-person conferences, always leaving audiences with concrete next steps rather than just inspiration.

When not on stage, Ashley performs as lead singer of rock band Bourbon Jury and champions St. Louis's vibrant arts community.

Ashley René is the founder of Presence Over Pixels® and a keynote speaker who helps organizations solve their biggest workplace challenge: keeping humans engaged and productive in an AI-driven world. A former senior leader at Amazon and BNSF Railway,... Show more

Agiliste convaincue, motivée par les petites victoires quotidiennes, émerveillée par la vie, et habitée par les valeurs du manifeste agile centrées sur l'humain, le respect, la bienveillance et l'amélioration continue. Je mets mes compétences et mon expérience au service de ceux qui partagent mon quotidien, mais j'essaye avant tout de leur faire révéler leur propre potentiel, parfois des pépites qu'ils ignorent d'eux-mêmes...

Maman de 3 enfants, neuroatypique, féministe et fresqueuse du climat.

Agiliste convaincue, motivée par les petites victoires quotidiennes, émerveillée par la vie, et habitée par les valeurs du manifeste agile centrées sur l'humain, le respect, la bienveillance et l'amélioration continue. Je mets mes compétences et mon ... Show more