Jürgen Ebner is a Cyber Security and Managed IT expert with a strong focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.

For more than 20 years, he has been working with business owners, managers, and organizations that want their IT to be secure, reliable, and easy to understand – without technical jargon or fear-based messaging.

In his talks and workshops, Jürgen translates complex cyber risks into practical insights and clear recommendations. His focus is not on tools or buzzwords, but on IT security as part of business continuity and responsibility.

Typical topics include cyber risks for SMEs, IT security awareness, managed IT services, and how organizations can prepare for incidents before they happen.

Jürgen’s sessions are known for being practical, relatable, and focused on real-world decision-making.

Jürgen Ebner is a Cyber Security and Managed IT expert with a strong focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. For more than 20 years, he has been working with business owners, managers, and organizations that want their IT to be secure, reliab... Show more

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker.

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker. Show more

Ayomipo Solaja is a Software Engineer and AI Researcher specializing in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise backend engineering. With extensive experience building scalable, high-performance systems, Ayomipo focuses on bridging the gap between traditional backend reliability and autonomous AI. As an active researcher with published work in top-tier conferences like ICSRS 2026 and DTISO 2026, his expertise spans multi-agent governance, causal reasoning, and production-ready agentic architectures. His work centers on designing reliable, deterministic software guardrails for non-deterministic AI capabilities.

Ayomipo Solaja is a Software Engineer and AI Researcher specializing in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise backend engineering. With extensive experience building scalable, high-performance systems, Ayomipo focuses on bridging ... Show more

Kiel Green is the founder and CEO of Evolve Edge AI, an AI governance and compliance platform that helps mid-market enterprises produce audit-ready evidence before their customers, investors, or regulators force the conversation. Think of it as the fire inspector for your AI, finding the gaps and delivering the paperwork that proves your systems are safe to run.

Kiel brings a background in cybersecurity, PCI compliance, and blockchain technology, and is completing a Master's degree in Cybersecurity and Blockchain. Evolve Edge AI maps to NIST AI RMF, HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II, EU AI Act, and ISO 42001, giving compliance, legal, and risk teams a single source of truth for AI governance.

Kiel speaks on AI regulatory risk, enterprise AI governance, and the emerging compliance gap facing companies that deploy AI without audit-ready documentation.

Kiel Green is the founder and CEO of Evolve Edge AI, an AI governance and compliance platform that helps mid-market enterprises produce audit-ready evidence before their customers, investors, or regulators force the conversation. Think of it as the f... Show more

Bhaskardeep Khaund is a highly accomplished Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft with over 20 years of experience in building secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-native systems. He currently leads a Security Green Team focused on implementing systemic security solutions for Microsoft’s massive Kubernetes infrastructure, which supports Microsoft 365 and other mission-critical services. Bhaskardeep specializes in Kubernetes security, container identity management, and secret lifecycle automation, working closely with Red and Blue teams to proactively close security gaps and ensure end-to-end policy enforcement. His leadership plays a key role in passing major audits like FedRAMP, SOC, IRAP, and GDPR. Holding a Master’s degree in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity from Florida Institute of Technology and an advanced certificate in Information Security from Stanford University, Bhaskardeep combines deep technical knowledge with strategic oversight. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications and patents related to cloud secret management and serverless security. Over his 15-year tenure at Microsoft, he has held engineering and leadership roles across Office 365, Exchange, and Azure-based platforms, consistently driving innovations in DevOps, compliance automation, and large-scale system resilience. His career also includes prior experience at Accenture and other firms, where he led teams developing enterprise software for sectors ranging from airlines to government manufacturing. A published blogger at nerdbackbone.blog, Bhaskardeep is an active voice in the cybersecurity and cloud engineering community.

Bhaskardeep Khaund is a highly accomplished Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft with over 20 years of experience in building secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-native systems. He currently leads a Security Green Team focused on imp... Show more

Tarun Reddy Nukala is a systems and AI professional at Samsung Semiconductor and a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin. His work and research interests span applied machine learning, trustworthy AI, computer vision, digital twins, and AI-enabled decision systems, with applications across semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. Tarun is also actively involved in IEEE standards, working groups, and AI policy initiatives, contributing to discussions and white papers on the responsible development and deployment of emerging technologies. His broader interests focus on bridging technical AI innovation with real-world engineering, governance, and societal impact, particularly in complex, safety- and reliability-sensitive environments.

Tarun Reddy Nukala is a systems and AI professional at Samsung Semiconductor and a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin. His work and research interests span applied machine learning, trustworthy AI, computer vision, digital twins, and AI-... Show more

I am a CISO, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Researcher, International Speaker, and Trainer with over 15 years of experience and more than 25 international certifications. I specialize in DFIR, Pentesting, Red, Blue, White, and Purple Team operations, Threat Hunting, and Threat Intelligence. I have collaborated on projects with consulting firms, military and financial institutions, cyber law enforcement agencies, and private sector organizations.
I design and implement strategic, intelligence-driven cybersecurity programs to protect critical infrastructure and enhance organizational security maturity. As an international speaker, I have presented at events including Ekoparty in Argentina, BSides Colombia, BSides CDMX, BSides Querétaro, and Infosecurity México.
I received the EC-Council Instructor (CEI) Circle of Excellence Award in 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, and was named EC-Council Instructor of the Year for LATAM in 2025.

I am a CISO, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Researcher, International Speaker, and Trainer with over 15 years of experience and more than 25 international certifications. I specialize in DFIR, Pentesting, Red, Blue, White, and Purple Team operation... Show more

Christie Tufts is the Founder and CEO of Rebel Tech Labs, Inc., where she independently develops AI-powered applications and the shared intelligence infrastructure supporting them.

Her work spans agentic AI, cloud infrastructure, operational automation, security, and human-centered governance. Through Rebel Assistant, Rebel Blueprint, and the company's Rebela intelligence infrastructure, she explores how autonomous systems can execute meaningful work while remaining observable, recoverable, and accountable to human authority.

Drawing on a multidisciplinary background in technology, business operations, and behavioral systems, Christie approaches AI architecture through a central principle: intelligence should expand human capability without displacing human sovereignty.

Her focus is translating that principle into practical systems that can operate responsibly in production.

Christie Tufts is the Founder and CEO of Rebel Tech Labs, Inc., where she independently develops AI-powered applications and the shared intelligence infrastructure supporting them. Her work spans agentic AI, cloud infrastructure, operational autom... Show more

Jimmy Su currently working at CyCraft as a Senior Security Researcher, holds a master’s degree in Information Security from National Tsing Hua University (NTHU). His work focuses on attacks involving Active Directory, Cloud, and identity-related security. Jimmy holds certifications including eJPT, CRTO, ARTA, and GRTA. He has presented at conferences such as CyberSec, HITCON 101, SECCON, SO-CON, OAIC, and co-authored a talk at ROOTCON. He has also delivered technical training and workshops, and shared his expertise with various organizations, including government agencies, ISPs, and academic institutions in Taiwan.

Jimmy Su currently working at CyCraft as a Senior Security Researcher, holds a master’s degree in Information Security from National Tsing Hua University (NTHU). His work focuses on attacks involving Active Directory, Cloud, and identity-related secu... Show more

Annette A. Opiyo is the Executive Director of the African Digital Rights & Governance Initiative (ADRAGI) and a digital rights and governance practitioner based in Kenya. Her work spans digital rights, data protection, digital identity, data governance, and emerging technology policy. She is interested in AI governance, responsible innovation, and research examining how digital technologies shape human rights, accountability, economic participation, and development across Africa. Through advocacy, research, policy engagement, and capacity building, she works to advance people-centred approaches to digital transformation. Through ADRAGI, she seeks to strengthen African perspectives in digital policy conversations and promote an inclusive, accountable, and rights-respecting technological future for the continent.

Annette A. Opiyo is the Executive Director of the African Digital Rights & Governance Initiative (ADRAGI) and a digital rights and governance practitioner based in Kenya. Her work spans digital rights, data protection, digital identity, data governan... Show more

Ramkumar Sundarakalatharan is a cybersecurity practitioner, researcher and technology leader with more than two decades of experience building and securing enterprise software systems. He is the Founder and Chief Architect of Zerberus Technologies, where his work focuses on AI security, runtime governance, software supply-chain risk and compliance automation.

He has led engineering and security programmes across SaaS and technology companies, including work spanning ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR and secure software architecture. His current research explores deterministic security controls for autonomous AI systems, agent authorisation, policy enforcement and software supply-chain security.

Ramkumar has contributed to industry and policy discussions on SBOMs, AI governance and cybersecurity, and regularly speaks and writes on practical approaches to securing emerging AI and software systems.

Ramkumar Sundarakalatharan is a cybersecurity practitioner, researcher and technology leader with more than two decades of experience building and securing enterprise software systems. He is the Founder and Chief Architect of Zerberus Technologies, w... Show more

Mauxi Adriana Ornelas-Kobayashi is a biomedical engineer with 18+ years of experience in medical devices and diagnostic imaging across Mexico, Latin America, and the United States. Her career includes regional sales and market-development leadership for FUJIFILM Medical Systems and Chison, as well as more than a decade working with multi-brand medical-equipment distributors. She has managed ultrasound and imaging portfolios, distributor networks, public procurement, strategic accounts, and after-sales relationships across Latin America. Her professional experience with multiple ultrasound brands informs her current research on medical-device value chains, technical circularity, operational resilience, public procurement, and local industrial capabilities. She bridges industry practice with research to examine how medical technologies can be managed more sustainably throughout their life cycle.

Mauxi Adriana Ornelas-Kobayashi is a biomedical engineer with 18+ years of experience in medical devices and diagnostic imaging across Mexico, Latin America, and the United States. Her career includes regional sales and market-development leadership ... Show more

Mitsuru Furuta est expert en développement logiciel. Ancien Technical Evangelist chez Microsoft France de 2003 à 2011, il a poursuivi son parcours comme entrepreneur, CTO et directeur de recherche, avec un fil conducteur : transformer les innovations technologiques en applications concrètes.

Spécialiste de l’écosystème .NET, il se consacre aujourd’hui à l’intégration des modèles de langage, du RAG et des agents IA dans les applications métier, notamment pour le traitement documentaire juridique. Conférencier passionné, il privilégie les démonstrations pratiques et une lecture sans détour des technologies : comprendre comment elles fonctionnent, ce qu’elles apportent et où se situent leurs limites.

Mitsuru Furuta est expert en développement logiciel. Ancien Technical Evangelist chez Microsoft France de 2003 à 2011, il a poursuivi son parcours comme entrepreneur, CTO et directeur de recherche, avec un fil conducteur : transformer les innovations... Show more

Joshua McBride is a speaker and advocate whose work centers on courage, voice, resilience, and meaningful action. After surviving three brain surgeries and later an assault that exposed a gap in Texas law, he chose to take the issue public. His advocacy included working with lawmakers, community organizations, law enforcement, and state leaders, and ultimately contributed to the passage of Texas Senate Bill 194.
Today, Joshua speaks through his keynote, Significant Purpose, challenging audiences to examine what silence is costing them and what becomes possible when they choose to speak. His work is not built around motivation alone; it is designed to move people toward a specific decision, conversation, or action. He has spoken for Austin Chamber, Human Rights Campaign, and regional Amazon audiences, and also works through coaching and advocacy initiatives focused on helping people step forward with purpose.

Joshua McBride is a speaker and advocate whose work centers on courage, voice, resilience, and meaningful action. After surviving three brain surgeries and later an assault that exposed a gap in Texas law, he chose to take the issue public. His advoc... Show more

Juriste en droit du numérique, Ambassadeur DRIBLE de Paradigm Initiative en Côte d'Ivoire. Représentant pays Côte d'Ivoire de Young Defenders for Digital Safety, engagé dans les questions de gouvernance numérique, d'inclusion numérique et de droits numériques en Afrique.

Juriste en droit du numérique, Ambassadeur DRIBLE de Paradigm Initiative en Côte d'Ivoire. Représentant pays Côte d'Ivoire de Young Defenders for Digital Safety, engagé dans les questions de gouvernance numérique, d'inclusion numérique et de droits n... Show more

Aman Kumar is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect and Technology Evangelist at Microsoft, specializing in Data Security, Cybersecurity, and AI Governance. Based in Oslo, Norway, he partners with enterprise and public-sector organizations across the Nordics and beyond to secure their data estate, modernize their cloud platforms, and adopt AI responsibly at scale.

His work sits at the intersection of security and transformation: Microsoft Purview and Information Protection, Zero Trust architecture, insider risk and compliance, and the emerging discipline of governing autonomous AI agents through Agent 365. Aman helps customers move beyond pilots — translating regulatory pressure and governance frameworks into deployable architecture that engineering teams can actually run.

A dedicated technical trainer and speaker, Aman has delivered workshops, enablement sessions, and conference talks to thousands of architects, security professionals, and IT decision-makers. He is known for demystifying complex security and AI governance topics through live demonstrations, practical reference architectures, and candid lessons from real customer deployments.

Aman speaks on data security and information protection, AI governance and agent oversight, Zero Trust adoption, and the human side of digital transformation. He is passionate about building security cultures where protection accelerates innovation rather than obstructing it.

Aman Kumar is a Senior Cloud Solution Architect and Technology Evangelist at Microsoft, specializing in Data Security, Cybersecurity, and AI Governance. Based in Oslo, Norway, he partners with enterprise and public-sector organizations across the Nor... Show more

Alireza Chegini is an enterprise architect with 25 years in regulated, financial-grade environments, where mistakes are expensive and discretion is not optional. He currently leads GenAI architecture at a large European bank, where he designed its first GenAI platform and the reusable services on top of it, built the ownership and governance model around them, and is now leading the move toward agentic systems.

His work sits where production engineering meets regulation: RAG and agentic systems, AI platforms, human oversight designed into the architecture rather than added afterwards, and the EU AI Act obligations landing between now and 2027. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, authors courses on KodeKloud, writes the Architecting AI newsletter, and guest-lectures on the Amsterdam MBA. He founded Coding As Creating, an AI-native studio in The Hague.

Alireza Chegini is an enterprise architect with 25 years in regulated, financial-grade environments, where mistakes are expensive and discretion is not optional. He currently leads GenAI architecture at a large European bank, where he designed its fi... Show more

Chandan Vedavyas is an IT Engineer and security researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of AI governance and insider threat modeling. He holds an MS in Information Security Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, where his graduate research led to the development of the MA-STITM framework.

The framework maps 25 years of CERT Insider Threat Center research to autonomous AI systems and is validated through Chimera, a purpose-built multi-agent simulation environment he built to test attack scenarios under controlled conditions. The research produced two findings that surprised even him: a single injected instruction autonomously compounding into $250,000 in fraudulent transactions, and a hardened system prompt failing completely against a sophisticated injection that a deterministic authorization gate stopped cold.

Chandan is also an active community organizer, speaker, and volunteer at events like BSides, Null, and academic security forums.

Chandan Vedavyas is an IT Engineer and security researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of AI governance and insider threat modeling. He holds an MS in Information Security Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz Colle... Show more

Après un parcours de PMO puis de Data Officer en assurance IARD, Céline Rousselot s’est spécialisée dans la gouvernance des données et de l’IA, la qualité des données et la gestion des risques. En Mastère Expert IT – Applications intelligentes & Big Data, elle travaille sur l’IA responsable et la sécurité des systèmes. Elle conçoit, développe et utilise au quotidien ALFRED, un assistant IA expérimental local-first destiné aux personnes en situation de handicap ou d’isolement : un laboratoire personnel à échelle réelle, sans offre commerciale à ce jour, sur lequel elle a construit sa méthode de vérification. Elle est intervenue à Tech Solutions Paris en octobre 2026, à la table ronde « IA PRO : Du concept à la valeur pour les métiers ».

Après un parcours de PMO puis de Data Officer en assurance IARD, Céline Rousselot s’est spécialisée dans la gouvernance des données et de l’IA, la qualité des données et la gestion des risques. En Mastère Expert IT – Applications intelligentes & Big ... Show more

With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity at both strategic and operational levels, and a proven track record of building high-performing security teams, Sebastian takes a multi-faceted view on today's security challenges, successfully blending technical acumen with business insights - and continuously asking himself: "Hmm, I wonder if there's a better way to do this?"

With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity at both strategic and operational levels, and a proven track record of building high-performing security teams, Sebastian takes a multi-faceted view on today's security challenges, successfully blendi... Show more

Jimmy Song is a VP of Open Source Ecosystem at Dynamia.ai, CNCF Ambassador, and founder of the Cloud Native Community (China). He focuses on AI-native infrastructure, GPU scheduling and utilization, and agentic runtime at the intersection of cloud-native and AI systems. A longtime cloud-native practitioner and open-source community builder, he is also a book author and frequent speaker and writer.

Jimmy Song is a VP of Open Source Ecosystem at Dynamia.ai, CNCF Ambassador, and founder of the Cloud Native Community (China). He focuses on AI-native infrastructure, GPU scheduling and utilization, and agentic runtime at the intersection of cloud-na... Show more

Ariane Djeupang is a ML Engineer and Project/Program Manager, a Microsoft MVP passionate about fostering community growth and innovation in the tech industry.
She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, actively participating in the tech and non-tech communities and other initiatives that empower underrepresented groups in technology.
Her commitment to mentorship and community-driven change drives her efforts to create supportive environments where everyone can thrive and excel, and have a sincere sense of belonging.

Ariane Djeupang is a ML Engineer and Project/Program Manager, a Microsoft MVP passionate about fostering community growth and innovation in the tech industry. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, actively participating in the tech... Show more

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian.

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian. Show more

I’ve spent over two decades helping companies defend what matters most today, which means securing the explosion of generative AI.
I've worked with enterprises that rolled out Large Language Models (LLMs), transformed their Security Operations Centers (SOCs), and embedded Zero Trust principles into their AI deployments. From architecting secure pipelines from onpremise IT/OT, to datacenters and AWS/Azure and Google Security, to advising on AI governance to focusing on making cutting-edge innovation safe to deploy. I intend to leverage a technical background and practical field experience, with a sharp focus on how AI security is reshaping risk and how we can stay ahead of it.

I’ve spent over two decades helping companies defend what matters most today, which means securing the explosion of generative AI. I've worked with enterprises that rolled out Large Language Models (LLMs), transformed their Security Operations Cent... Show more

GRC and AI automation professional with 20+ years of experience in enterprise technology, including deep specialization in compliance automation, cybersecurity frameworks, and agentic GRC platform architecture. Pioneer of the CCM 3.0 Continuous Controls Monitoring methodology. Founder of the Security GRC Guild at opensecuritycompliance.org. Certified in CKA, CKAD, CKS, OCA. Proficient in Golang and Python with strong expertise in Kubernetes security and cloud compliance automation.

GRC and AI automation professional with 20+ years of experience in enterprise technology, including deep specialization in compliance automation, cybersecurity frameworks, and agentic GRC platform architecture. Pioneer of the CCM 3.0 Continuous Contr... Show more

Marco is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in the design and management of enterprise solutions in both cloud and on-premise environments. He is an expert in collaboration technologies, with a particular focus on Microsoft Teams and Exchange, supporting companies of all sizes in their digital transformation journey.

In recent years, he has deepened his expertise in Microsoft 365 Copilot, sharing insights and use cases through articles and blog posts aimed at the IT community.

Marco is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in the design and management of enterprise solutions in both cloud and on-premise environments. He is an expert in collaboration technologies, with ... Show more

An experienced M365 and VLE platform administrator, qualified trainer, specializing in SAAS platform administration, end-user troubleshooting support and the
the delivery of high-quality training sessions across Microsoft
Technologies including office 365, Azure, Power platform, and Microsoft Teams.
Skilled in resolving technical issues, designing and implementing tailored training
programmes to empower learners and organisations with the knowledge and skills to
maximise productivity and achieve digital transformation.

Tech Support, Microsoft Cloud Certified x 2, Speaker, Trainee Trainer, Low Code & AI Enthusiast, UKAI User Group Member, M365 Developer Programme & S.T.E.M Ambassador.

An experienced M365 and VLE platform administrator, qualified trainer, specializing in SAAS platform administration, end-user troubleshooting support and the the delivery of high-quality training sessions across Microsoft Technologies including of... Show more

Rashmi Mandayam is a cybersecurity and GRC professional with expertise in incident response, data privacy compliance (HIPAA, NIST, GDPR, ITAR/EAR), and corporate fraud investigations. She has published research in peer-reviewed journals, including IJIRMPS and IJSREM, on topics including AI in digital forensics, cybersecurity for nonprofits, and privacy-by-design frameworks. She has served as a judge for the 21st Annual Globee Awards for Cybersecurity and as a reviewer for the ISACA Foundation Scholarship. Her work has been cited in industry publications, including a Paraben Corporation white paper on AI and digital forensics.

Rashmi Mandayam is a cybersecurity and GRC professional with expertise in incident response, data privacy compliance (HIPAA, NIST, GDPR, ITAR/EAR), and corporate fraud investigations. She has published research in peer-reviewed journals, including IJ... Show more

I am a cybersecurity professional specializing in cloud security, application security, and digital forensics. I have worked on cloud security initiatives, cybersecurity research, and hands-on security implementations across AWS environments. Actively delivers technical talks and workshops for developer and security communities, focusing on practical security, real-world attack techniques, and defensive best practices. My sessions emphasize live demonstrations, actionable insights, and lessons learned from real deployments to help engineers build more secure systems.

I am a cybersecurity professional specializing in cloud security, application security, and digital forensics. I have worked on cloud security initiatives, cybersecurity research, and hands-on security implementations across AWS environments. Activel... Show more

Kim Schaefer is a Senior DevOps and Cloud Engineer focused on Kubernetes, GitOps, and secure platform engineering. She designs and operates production Kubernetes platforms on Google Cloud, with a particular interest in how deployment authority, auditability, and automation intersect in real-world systems.

Kim’s work centers on building GitOps platforms that teams can actually trust in production, especially in environments where change must be deliberate, accountable, and defensible. She enjoys translating complex architectural and security requirements into practical patterns that platform and application teams can adopt without sacrificing developer experience.

Kim is an open-source contributor and has previously spoken at Open Source Summit and GrafanaCON. She is especially passionate about sharing lessons learned from operating real systems—what breaks, what scales, and where architectural assumptions tend to fall apart.

Kim Schaefer is a Senior DevOps and Cloud Engineer focused on Kubernetes, GitOps, and secure platform engineering. She designs and operates production Kubernetes platforms on Google Cloud, with a particular interest in how deployment authority, audit... Show more