Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, is a fatherhood advocate and founder of Dad-Ease, an ecosystem of solutions designed to promote parental parity. With a deep commitment to addressing the challenges faced by dads, she strives to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all parents. In a society where fathers are often unseen or undervalued in the parenting equation, Dr. Borland aims to spark a conversation about the importance of recognizing and supporting fathers in their parenting roles. Host of Gladverse TV, she is also a published author and writer, where she has been featured on television, radio, podcasts, and print.

Dr. Laura Borland, DSW, is a fatherhood advocate and founder of Dad-Ease, an ecosystem of solutions designed to promote parental parity. With a deep commitment to addressing the challenges faced by dads, she strives to create a more inclusive and sup... Show more

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

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

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

With over 20 years of technology experience, Rich is a seasoned data professional and a practiced cloud architect. Two of Rich's career highlights include being in the command centers for the Billion Dollar Bracket and the Super Bowl launch of Rocket Mortgage. More recently Rich has focused on building data systems to benefit the business and its customers. Rich is an energetic speaker, having presented at over 70 conferences. Rich and his family live on 5.5 acres in rural Pennsylvania, along with a menagerie including horses, chickens, fish and toads, where any remaining time is usually spent working on a tractor.

With over 20 years of technology experience, Rich is a seasoned data professional and a practiced cloud architect. Two of Rich's career highlights include being in the command centers for the Billion Dollar Bracket and the Super Bowl launch of Rocke... Show more

Co-founder at Unordinary Software Company. Full-stack developer focused on Cloud technologies and AI.

Co-founder at Unordinary Software Company. Full-stack developer focused on Cloud technologies and AI. Show more

Senior Data Security Technical Specialist at Microsoft

Mike Miller is a seasoned Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance architect, renowned for his expertise in empowering organizations to fortify their digital environments while optimizing productivity and collaboration. With a wealth of experience spanning both SMBs and Enterprises across diverse industries, Mike has been instrumental in implementing robust M365 security and compliance controls for hundreds of clients.

Currently serving as a Senior Data Security Technical Specialist at Microsoft, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his role, driving innovation and excellence in data security solutions. In addition to his role at Microsoft, Mike is the Founder and Director of Consulting Services at Cloudy Security, a pioneering technology consulting firm dedicated to assisting SMBs in securing their environments through the comprehensive M365 suite of solutions.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mike finds fulfillment in family life, cherishing moments spent with his wife and daughters. A passionate advocate for community engagement, Mike also devotes his time to coaching basketball at a local high school, imparting leadership and teamwork skills to the next generation.

With a commitment to excellence, a passion for technology, and a dedication to making a positive impact, Mike Miller continues to be a driving force in the realm of data security and beyond.

Senior Data Security Technical Specialist at Microsoft Mike Miller is a seasoned Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance architect, renowned for his expertise in empowering organizations to fortify their digital environments while optimizing product... Show more

👨‍💻 I specialize in .NET technologies, C#, ASP.NET, and JavaScript. I'm passionate about sharing knowledge through my blog and social media channels.
📚 Author of courses and articles that have helped hundreds of beginners enter the IT industry.
🎤 Speaker and educator – I conduct webinars and workshops, inspiring others to learn programming and grow personally.
🚀 My mission: to support IT talent development by sharing practical knowledge and proving that limitations (e.g., dyslexia) can be turned into strengths.

👨‍💻 I specialize in .NET technologies, C#, ASP.NET, and JavaScript. I'm passionate about sharing knowledge through my blog and social media channels. 📚 Author of courses and articles that have helped hundreds of beginners enter the IT industry. ... Show more

Started in Systems and Security Engineering, shifted into Enterprise Risk and Privacy, and been building API platforms for the last 15 years for banks and fintechs. My motivations include using APIs as value accelerators, working with startups to drive innovation with the right guardrails, and connecting companies in new ways.

Started in Systems and Security Engineering, shifted into Enterprise Risk and Privacy, and been building API platforms for the last 15 years for banks and fintechs. My motivations include using APIs as value accelerators, working with startups to dr... Show more

Nikoo "Nikki" Mehrpoo is the Founder & Subject Matter Expert at Immployment.AI, pioneering AI-driven solutions at the intersection of immigration and employment law. A dual-certified legal specialist in Immigration & Workers' Compensation Law, she is a former judge, professor, and legal strategist. Recognized for her thought leadership, Nikki is a sought-after speaker, published expert, and advocate shaping the future of work, compliance, and AI in employment law.

Nikoo "Nikki" Mehrpoo is the Founder & Subject Matter Expert at Immployment.AI, pioneering AI-driven solutions at the intersection of immigration and employment law. A dual-certified legal specialist in Immigration & Workers' Compensation Law, she is... Show more

As the Transportation Theme Lead of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, Derald works to maximize the utility of public geospatial transportation information by making it easier to create, publish, discover, access, integrate, exchange, and analyze.

Derald has been a geographer with the Federal Government since 1996. He holds a Geography degree from Towson University, a Computer Science degree from Hood College, and is currently a PhD student in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Derald’s geography career started at the GIS lab at Virginia Tech in 1992 where he digitized stream orders and soil types for the state of Virginia.

Starting in 1996 he worked as a cartographer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Chart Division where he managed source data used in the construction of Nautical Charts.

Derald started at the USDOT in 2001; His early work focused on developing geospatial-transportation data, cartographic automation, and application development. He currently Leads the Transportation Theme of NSDI and chairs the Geospatial Transportation Subcommittee. The subcommittee is authorized by the Federal Geographic Data Committee and sponsored by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

As theme lead he helps maximize the benefit geospatial-transportation resources for the nation. Specifically, he coordinates the efforts of federal partners and facilitates their compliance with legislative and executive directives directed at improving geospatial data management.

As the Geospatial Transportation Subcommittee Chair, he facilitates cooperation and fosters awareness among federal, state, local, tribal, and private organizations to ease geospatial data discovery, collection, construction, publication, integration, analysis, and archival.

As the Transportation Theme Lead of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, Derald works to maximize the utility of public geospatial transportation information by making it easier to create, publish, discover, access, integrate, exchange, and anal... Show more

Especialista em Poder Legislativo e Direito Parlamentar pelo Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro do Senado Federal. Estrategista de Mandato político. Autor do livro Mandato de Valor e coautor do livro Processo legislativo integral + Vade Mecum Legislativo Distrital. Mais de 20 anos de experiência no Poder Legislativo. Atuou por dezesseis anos na Câmara dos Deputados na área de tecnologia onde teve muita vivência com o Poder Legislativo. Em 2013 ingressou por concurso público na Procuradoria Geral do DF. Em 2015, foi para a Câmara Legislativa onde atuou como Assessor Legislativo até 2023.
É professor, mentor, palestrante. Servidor de carreira da Procuradoria do DF.

Especialista em Poder Legislativo e Direito Parlamentar pelo Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro do Senado Federal. Estrategista de Mandato político. Autor do livro Mandato de Valor e coautor do livro Processo legislativo integral + Vade Mecum Legislati... Show more

Building genuine human connection, one person at a time. Those connections will help us communicate, adapt, and improve.

Building genuine human connection, one person at a time. Those connections will help us communicate, adapt, and improve. Show more

Tommy has been working as a consultant since early 2000. He is a subject matter expert on Microsoft 365 and Azure. Tommy’s works primarily as a Program Manager with Enterprise customers all over the world with focus on usage and consumption of Microsoft 365 workloads. His deep technical skills are mainly in Microsoft Teams, Security and Compliance. He was first awarded the MVP title in 2010 for excellence in Lync and is since 2014 an Office 365 MVP. In 2013 he successfully completed the highest level of certification, the MCSM – Microsoft Certified Solutions Master in the Communications track. Tommy is an experienced and hungry consultant with good credentials who is eager to learn all there is to know in his field.

Tommy has been working as a consultant since early 2000. He is a subject matter expert on Microsoft 365 and Azure. Tommy’s works primarily as a Program Manager with Enterprise customers all over the world with focus on usage and consumption of Micros... Show more

Étienne Gonnu est en charge des affaires publiques pour l'April depuis janvier 2016.

Étienne Gonnu est en charge des affaires publiques pour l'April depuis janvier 2016. Show more

Talks about #I&T, #Privacy, #Security, and #Humanrights

Talks about #I&T, #Privacy, #Security, and #Humanrights Show more

I've been a consultant in Microsoft Tech for almost 20 years, specialising in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Azure and web technologies on a range of enterprise scale international projects.

I joined Law 365 last year and have been having fun building all sorts of fun things with Cognitive Services, SharePoint Syntex and Azure :)

I've been a consultant in Microsoft Tech for almost 20 years, specialising in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Azure and web technologies on a range of enterprise scale international projects. I joined Law 365 last year and have been having fun b... Show more

Accompagnement des professionnels à une meilleure gestion de risque ( organisationnelle, sécuritaire, conformité..)
Mise et Maintien IN EXTENSO en Conformité RGPD _ Sensibilisation _ Formation _ Labellisation
Conseil - Proximité - Transparence -
Apport d'une authentique expertise au service des professionnels.
Formations suivies :
RGPD
CyberProtection
CyberSécurité
Gestion de projet
Audit d'une entreprise
Système d'Information (SI)
Maîtriser la Méthode SCRUM

Accompagnement des professionnels à une meilleure gestion de risque ( organisationnelle, sécuritaire, conformité..) Mise et Maintien IN EXTENSO en Conformité RGPD _ Sensibilisation _ Formation _ Labellisation Conseil - Proximité - Transparence - ... Show more

Rohit Srivastwa is a serial entreprenuer, a well-known security evangelist and a specialist in IT infrastructure, cyber warfare and cyber-crime investigation.
He is an advisor to several military agencies, law enforcement agencies and corporates in India and abroad,
Rohit he is recipient of the prestigious "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" award since 2012 in the domain of "Enterprise Security"

Rohit Srivastwa is a serial entreprenuer, a well-known security evangelist and a specialist in IT infrastructure, cyber warfare and cyber-crime investigation. He is an advisor to several military agencies, law enforcement agencies and corporates in ... Show more

Nicola Chemello is the chairman and co-founder of SecurCube srl, a digital forensics company specialized in phone records investigation, BTS survey technology, and software development. The company cooperates with international Law Enforcement Agencies around the world.

He is an EnCE Encase®Certified Examiner, Physical analyst (CCPA), Mobile examiner (CCME), Ufed System specialist, Cellebrite Operator (CCO), former Oxygen and MSAB XRY forensic examiner.
Registered at the Italian Court as CTU Witness Expert for digital examinations for several Prosecutors’ offices on digital devices investigations.

Mr. Chemello has been performing annual training sessions for public Authorities, lawyers, consultants, and digital experts. He is active in participating in refresher courses organized by global organizations. His publications reflect the constant evolution of skills gained by working side-by-side with Law Enforcement Agencies.

The article “Correlating CDR with other data sources” published on the IEEE platform is based on his experiences in phone records and cell towers examination.

Nicola Chemello is the chairman and co-founder of SecurCube srl, a digital forensics company specialized in phone records investigation, BTS survey technology, and software development. The company cooperates with international Law Enforcement Agenci... Show more

Pawankumar Suresh is a senior program and execution leader with experience delivering complex, high-stakes initiatives across regulated and technology-driven environments. His work focuses on designing execution systems that enable velocity without sacrificing accountability, quality, or decision integrity.

Across his career, he has led cross-functional programs involving engineering, product, quality, and operations teams, with an emphasis on governance models, risk management, and scalable delivery frameworks. He has built decision-tracking, documentation, and execution processes used by distributed teams operating under significant technical and regulatory constraints.

Pawankumar’s perspective bridges technical execution and leadership practice, translating lessons from highly controlled environments into practical, transferable patterns for modern technology organizations seeking to scale responsibly.

Pawankumar Suresh is a senior program and execution leader with experience delivering complex, high-stakes initiatives across regulated and technology-driven environments. His work focuses on designing execution systems that enable velocity without s... Show more

About the speaker
Atisha Burks speaks to senior leaders operating in complex, high-visibility environments where performance, reputation, and trust converge. She elevates leadership beyond urgency and optics, building cultures defined by clarity and accountability.

BACKGROUND A former senior federal executive with multi-million dollar financial accountability and external oversight, Atisha has led in environments defined by scrutiny and consequence. She brings calm authority into high-stakes rooms and equips leaders to shift from reactive performance to intentional culture-shaping leadership.

PHILOSOPHY Her philosophy is simple: stability creates space for progress. Atisha doesn't just speak about leadership—she has lived it in environments where mistakes carry consequence, where accountability is non-negotiable, and where clarity determines outcomes.

CORE KEYNOTE THEMES

- Leadership = Me, Aligned... Then Multiplied

- Culture as Competitive Advantage

- Performance Under Pressure Without Reactive Leadership

- Executive Decision Clarity in High-Visibility Environments

- Accountability That Elevates Performance

About the speaker Atisha Burks speaks to senior leaders operating in complex, high-visibility environments where performance, reputation, and trust converge. She elevates leadership beyond urgency and optics, building cultures defined by clarity and... Show more

Lucie Fierdehaiche Mahéas is a procurement professional with experience across public and private sectors in multiple countries. Through her digital platform “Procurement 4.0” and involvement in a procurement professional association, she supports students and early-career professionals in understanding and entering the procurement field.

Lucie Fierdehaiche Mahéas is a procurement professional with experience across public and private sectors in multiple countries. Through her digital platform “Procurement 4.0” and involvement in a procurement professional association, she supports st... Show more

Christina Aar
Utdannet jurist og har videreutdanning innenfor forvaltningsinformatikk. Tjenesteansvarlig for personvern i EYs rådgivningsvirksomhet. Hun har godt over 20 års erfaring innen de fleste sidene av personvern- og informasjonssikkerhetsarbeid i både private og store offentlige virksomheter, både som fagansvarlig og i en koordinerende rolle.

Christina Aar Utdannet jurist og har videreutdanning innenfor forvaltningsinformatikk. Tjenesteansvarlig for personvern i EYs rådgivningsvirksomhet. Hun har godt over 20 års erfaring innen de fleste sidene av personvern- og informasjonssikkerhetsarb... Show more

Juriste de formation, titulaire d’un Master 2 en Droit public fondamental de l’Université Thomas SANKARA, Monsieur Amidou BANDE incarne la double exigence de la technicité juridique et de la responsabilité publique. Ayant intégré la fonction publique en septembre 2017, il a d’abord servi comme Chargé d’études au Conseil Économique et Social avant de rejoindre la Commission de l’Informatique et des Libertés en janvier 2024 au poste de Secrétaire Général. Il est apprécié pour son sens du devoir, sa capacité à mobiliser et son attachement aux valeurs d’éthique et de justice. Il incarne une nouvelle génération de hauts fonctionnaires qui misent sur l’exemplarité, la collaboration et la clarté des objectifs pour faire avancer l’administration.

Juriste de formation, titulaire d’un Master 2 en Droit public fondamental de l’Université Thomas SANKARA, Monsieur Amidou BANDE incarne la double exigence de la technicité juridique et de la responsabilité publique. Ayant intégré la fonction publique... Show more

Periyarselvan Ramanathan (Periyar) is the Founder of Viyal Technologies, a consulting firm specializing in Sales Performance Management and enterprise reporting modernization. With 25 years of industry experience, he has led large-scale SAP Commissions and Embedded Analytics implementations for global enterprises, including complex migrations from legacy reporting platforms to secure, scalable Embedded Analytics story frameworks. His work focuses on building real-world, high-performing analytics solutions that improve business adoption, governance, and decision-making.

Periyarselvan Ramanathan (Periyar) is the Founder of Viyal Technologies, a consulting firm specializing in Sales Performance Management and enterprise reporting modernization. With 25 years of industry experience, he has led large-scale SAP Commissio... Show more

Joseph Tromba brings almost five years of experience in the energy industry and seven years of experience as an attorney. As an Enforcement attorney, he has made significant contributions to many different projects and initiatives at SERC and the ERO Enterprise.

With a background in business management in college then primarily intellectual property law throughout law school, Joseph started his legal career as an Associate Attorney at Glynn, Mercep, and Purcell LLP (GMP) in East Setauket, New York. During his tenure at GMP, Joseph concentrated in many different types of civil litigation. His practice areas included, but were not limited to, real property litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, construction litigation, trust litigation, restrictive covenants, product liability, breach of contract, defamation, civil forfeiture, traffic violations, real estate transactions, and the drafting and execution of wills. As outside counsel, he aided and assisted in board meetings, disciplinary hearings, and depositions. Joseph received one of the Top 100 Personal Injury Settlements, which was also one of the Top 50 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements, in New York in the year 2019.

Since June 2021, Joseph has been involved in SERC’s Enforcement department where he has acted as the case manager for a number of violations involving different entities and including various CIP and O&P NERC Reliability Standards. He has had several other responsibilities as well, such as handling Procurement at SERC Reliability Corporation and hosting the official SERC Podcast, “What’s the Bright Idea with SERC”. Before Joseph’s time at SERC and in the energy industry, he previously published an article that provides an analysis of the Fair Use Doctrine in copyright law.

Joseph is a staunch advocate for leaving a positive impact, believing strongly in leaving this world better than how you found it. By extension, he is dedicated to improving both SERC and the energy industry, aiming to leave a positive impact that will continue on.

Joseph Tromba brings almost five years of experience in the energy industry and seven years of experience as an attorney. As an Enforcement attorney, he has made significant contributions to many different projects and initiatives at SERC and the ERO... Show more

Atualmente é Analista em Gestão de TIC na Agência Estadual de Tecnologia da Informação de PE (ATI-PE). Lotada na Gerência Governança de TI como coordenadora de governança de TI, atua principalmente nos seguintes temas: gestão e governança de TI, contratações públicas, gerenciamento de projeto e engenharia de software. Possui Mestrado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) desde 2014, e graduação em Sistemas de Informação pela Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE) em 2009. Na iniciativa privada, atuou como engenheira de testes na SUATI, analista de qualidade na Facilit e desenvolvedora de software na Procenge.

Atualmente é Analista em Gestão de TIC na Agência Estadual de Tecnologia da Informação de PE (ATI-PE). Lotada na Gerência Governança de TI como coordenadora de governança de TI, atua principalmente nos seguintes temas: gestão e governança de TI, cont... Show more

Scarlett Papas, Ed.D. is the Director of Federal Complaint, Interventions, and Sanctions at the Texas Education Agency. With over 25 years of experience in special education, she leads statewide efforts to improve compliance oversight and student outcomes. A former teacher and administrator, Dr. Papas works closely with school leaders to strengthen special education systems across Texas.

Scarlett Papas, Ed.D. is the Director of Federal Complaint, Interventions, and Sanctions at the Texas Education Agency. With over 25 years of experience in special education, she leads statewide efforts to improve compliance oversight and student out... Show more

Bolatito Adeoye is a Nigerian policy researcher with interests in data protection, AI governance, digital rights, and technology policy in Africa. Her work focuses on the relationship between legal frameworks, institutional practice, and the lived experience of users in digital environments.

She leads YHSP, a youth-focused legal magazine and knowledge platform that connects young people to accessible legal analysis, relatable legal opinions, and interviews with legal practitioners on contemporary legal and policy issues. Through YHSP, she has worked to bridge the gap between formal legal discourse and youth engagement, particularly on issues relating to technology, rights, and governance.

Bolatito has contributed to research and assessment projects examining data protection laws, policies, and compliance practices across multiple African jurisdictions, supporting broader conversations on regulatory effectiveness, governance gaps, and responsible data use. She has also worked on initiatives exploring the risks associated with artificial intelligence, with attention to ethical considerations, accountability, and human rights impacts.

In addition to research and policy work, she has been actively involved in capacity-building and public engagement, contributing to programmes and discussions that have reached over 900 young people on topics including data protection, privacy, and responsible use of digital technologies. Her work is guided by a commitment to inclusive digital governance, practical ethics, and public-interest approaches to technology regulation.

Bolatito Adeoye is a Nigerian policy researcher with interests in data protection, AI governance, digital rights, and technology policy in Africa. Her work focuses on the relationship between legal frameworks, institutional practice, and the lived ex... Show more

I am Cleber Rangel, I'm an Innovation Engineer, working on the intersection of technology and innovation processes. Currently, I am contributing my skills at Fugro in Lafayette, Louisiana, where I've been deeply engaged in software development for critical projects in the oil & energy sector. My expertise lies in in software development, system analysis, and agile development.

I am Cleber Rangel, I'm an Innovation Engineer, working on the intersection of technology and innovation processes. Currently, I am contributing my skills at Fugro in Lafayette, Louisiana, where I've been deeply engaged in software development for cr... Show more

Arun will be joining IITB as Assoc. Professor starting in March. He was Assoc. Professor at Karlstad University, Sweden. He is associated with Unicourt, working closely on AI problems arising in the legal tech space. He is interested in Stochastic Optimization, Reinforcement Learning and Stochastic Control.

Arun will be joining IITB as Assoc. Professor starting in March. He was Assoc. Professor at Karlstad University, Sweden. He is associated with Unicourt, working closely on AI problems arising in the legal tech space. He is interested in Stochastic Op... Show more