Shahzeb Akhtar is an accomplished IP strategy and technology leader with extensive experience in patent intelligence, data science, and litigation support. As the Director of IP Strategy & Technology at UnitedLex, he founded and currently leads the IP Data Science Team, where he has spearheaded innovative solutions at the intersection of intellectual property and advanced technology.

Shahzeb is the driving force behind Vantage for IP, a patent intelligence platform leveraging natural language processing to analyze patent assets across multiple technology domains. This powerful tool enables organizations to identify competitive threats, assess patent strength, and uncover licensing opportunities, significantly reducing the time and resources required for comprehensive patent analysis.

His technical expertise includes developing deep learning models that predict critical patent metrics and creating user-friendly platforms for legal investigations. Shahzeb has led statistical analyses that provided key evidence in high-stakes litigation, including a $20 million class action lawsuit and source code reviews that contributed to a $300+ million verdict in a patent case.

Prior to his current role, Shahzeb held positions of increasing responsibility at UnitedLex, including Senior Data Consultant and Assistant Vice President. His career began at iRunway, where he prepared detailed infringement claim charts, developed automation tools, and authored the company's inaugural industry report on patent landscapes.

Shahzeb holds a dual degree (Master of Technology + Bachelor of Technology) in Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. He has further enhanced his expertise through specialized programs in Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering from Udacity.

With a rare combination of technical depth, strategic vision, and domain expertise, Shahzeb has consistently delivered solutions that transform complex patent data into actionable business intelligence, driving strategic decision-making and competitive advantage for organizations navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property.

Shahzeb Akhtar is an accomplished IP strategy and technology leader with extensive experience in patent intelligence, data science, and litigation support. As the Director of IP Strategy & Technology at UnitedLex, he founded and currently leads the I... Show more

Cat Bonar is the CEO of Block Reign, where she leads at the intersection of blockchain, Web3 innovation, and enterprise growth. She brings over 20 years of leadership experience spanning healthcare, medical billing, and regulatory compliance, and has held C-suite roles across both private and public companies, driving strategy, operations, and compliance through periods of rapid growth and technological transformation. Today she is guiding Block Reign through its PCAOB audit process while the company engages in active discussions with governments internationally to bring blockchain into public-sector protocols and programs, putting the auditability and compliance discipline she champions into practice at the highest level. A named inventor herself, she holds a U.S. design patent for an FDA medical device to treat sleep apnea in adults. From FDA approvals and clinical trials to decentralized ecosystems, she has built companies, trained thousands, advised DAOs, and developed compliance strategies that scale alongside innovation. At Block Reign, which integrates blockchain and AI, she helps businesses, developers, and innovators bring everyday products and services on-chain, delivering utility-based digital rewards and bridging compliance with real Web3 adoption, without the complexity or speculation the space is known for. It's the thesis she speaks to, put into practice: building the trust layer where AI and blockchain meet. She specializes in turning complexity into confidence: structuring blockchain integrations, building privacy frameworks, and designing education programs for decentralized communities. Her philosophy is simple, bold ideas, backed by airtight execution and clear, compliant messaging.

Cat Bonar is the CEO of Block Reign, where she leads at the intersection of blockchain, Web3 innovation, and enterprise growth. She brings over 20 years of leadership experience spanning healthcare, medical billing, and regulatory compliance, and has... Show more

Suyash is a security-focused Software Engineer at Red Hat specializing in Linux, vulnerability research, and CVE remediation. His work focuses on Enterprise Linux security and critical infrastructure protection. He is known for delivering practical, demo-driven talks on offensive and defensive security, and contributes to open source while volunteering in community security events.

Suyash is a security-focused Software Engineer at Red Hat specializing in Linux, vulnerability research, and CVE remediation. His work focuses on Enterprise Linux security and critical infrastructure protection. He is known for delivering practical, ... Show more

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefining brand development through regenerative creativity, experimentation, and conceptual reinvention.

As founder and president of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Ecuador, Mauro actively fosters entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, solidifying his role as a key figure in Ecuador’s business landscape. His extensive portfolio spans multiple industries, featuring successful projects across diverse sectors. Currently, Mauro focuses on the knowledge economy and digital media, fields where his work continues to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Mauro has shared his projects and ideas on international platforms, including entrepreneurship conferences, art exhibitions, creativity workshops, and specialized publications. His insights have resonated with audiences in Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Ecuador, the United States, Portugal, and Türkiye, highlighting his global influence.

Today, Mauro leverages his expertise as a business coach, brand strategist, executive mentor, entrepreneurship trainer, and digital artist, driving innovation and excellence. His commitment to redefining industries and creating avant-garde business solutions underscores his transformative approach.

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefini... Show more

William Caban is Senior Principal PM for Generative AI at Red Hat, leading the AI evaluation and Trustworthy AI portfolio covering adversarial red-teaming and agentic guardrails to model risk governance and regulatory compliance. He drives Red Hat's AI safety roadmap across the full AI lifecycle, from Kubernetes-native evals to regulatory alignment (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF).

William Caban is Senior Principal PM for Generative AI at Red Hat, leading the AI evaluation and Trustworthy AI portfolio covering adversarial red-teaming and agentic guardrails to model risk governance and regulatory compliance. He drives Red Hat's ... Show more

David Dean is an author, speaker, and business AI realist who explores how artificial intelligence reshapes work, judgment, and accountability in modern organizations. Through his writing and speaking, Dean surfaces the subtle ways automation and intelligent systems alter decision-making, responsibility, and trust in everyday work environments.

He spent eighteen years working inside complex enterprises—healthcare organizations, financial institutions, corporations modernizing under regulatory pressure—watching strategy collide with reality. He built the systems. Led the teams. Cleaned up after initiatives that looked flawless in planning but fractured on impact. What he learned wasn't about technology. It was about behavior.

Rather than focusing solely on AI capabilities, Dean examines the human elements that remain essential: how people navigate uncertainty, where accountability lies when AI assists or automates, and what holds organizations together when technology accelerates faster than clarity. His approach helps organizations notice what's already changing beneath the surface, turning AI-driven uncertainty into clear direction.

Dean's technical background is deep—AI architecture, intelligent automation, data strategy, governance—but his focus has always been what those systems reveal about how people actually work. His perspective comes from the inbox, the handoff, the approval chain where decisions shift and accountability dissolves.

An Inbox Between Us offers a conversation about responsibility, AI, and the shifting landscape of contemporary work. As a speaker and consultant, Dean helps teams understand how AI enters daily decisions, clarify what choices belong where, and build work systems that hold up under pressure.

David Dean is an author, speaker, and business AI realist who explores how artificial intelligence reshapes work, judgment, and accountability in modern organizations. Through his writing and speaking, Dean surfaces the subtle ways automation and int... Show more

I'm founder and CTO of Sanctum SecOps LLC, architecting post-quantum PKI, multi-tenant CAs, and crypto-agility tooling for open networking and CMMC environments. I'm an active IETF participant and Internet-Draft author in LAMPS and PQUIP on PQC hybrid certificates, ACME PQC agility, and multi-tenant PKI, and hold a USPTO provisional on topology-aware PQC rotation. Using my patent-pending toolchain, I produced 133 PQC composites as a closed-source provider, verified against OpenSSL and Bouncy Castle.

I'm founder and CTO of Sanctum SecOps LLC, architecting post-quantum PKI, multi-tenant CAs, and crypto-agility tooling for open networking and CMMC environments. I'm an active IETF participant and Internet-Draft author in LAMPS and PQUIP on PQC hybri... Show more

Founder of Aleutian AI, former Apple Data Engineering Manager, Former McKinsey Data Engineer. Focused on data and AI privacy research for large scale data processing and analysis.

Founder of Aleutian AI, former Apple Data Engineering Manager, Former McKinsey Data Engineer. Focused on data and AI privacy research for large scale data processing and analysis. Show more

Soy ingeniero de sistemas, arquitecto de software y líder tecnológico con más de 20 años de experiencia. He sido CTO y director de Ingeniería, y actualmente lidero KuraVox, una iniciativa de inteligencia clínica basada en IA. Mi experiencia combina arquitectura de software, inteligencia artificial, liderazgo tecnológico y formación de equipos.

Soy ingeniero de sistemas, arquitecto de software y líder tecnológico con más de 20 años de experiencia. He sido CTO y director de Ingeniería, y actualmente lidero KuraVox, una iniciativa de inteligencia clínica basada en IA. Mi experiencia combina a... Show more

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur.
On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passionate about cultivating security mindset.

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur. On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passio... Show more

Nidhi Srivastava is an award-winning cybersecurity leader, TEDx speaker, researcher, and Founder of DigiArmorX. With over 15 years of experience in program management, cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance, she has led enterprise initiatives for Fortune 500 organizations including US Bank, IBM, and AT&T. Her expertise includes AI governance, cybersecurity strategy, cloud security, privacy, and regulatory compliance, with programs aligned to ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and CIS Controls. She is passionate about helping educational institutions use AI responsibly while strengthening cybersecurity, protecting student privacy, and building resilient digital learning environments.

Nidhi Srivastava is an award-winning cybersecurity leader, TEDx speaker, researcher, and Founder of DigiArmorX. With over 15 years of experience in program management, cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance, she has led enterprise initiative... Show more

I’m Member of Parliament, vice-President of our Telecommunications subcommittee and executive member of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) and the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) – Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI).
Also executive member of AFSPaN, the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network, a pan-African, legislator-led platform uniting current and former parliamentarians from 28 countries to champion agricultural and food systems transformation

I’m Member of Parliament, vice-President of our Telecommunications subcommittee and executive member of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) and the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) – Policy Network on Artificial Intelli... Show more

- graduated from Cambridge with a CS degree
- spent some time at an algo trading firm building data systems
- digital nomad for 7 years
- ran a software dev firm for a few years - scaled to 30 people
- now building AI agents that run compliance processes at banks

- graduated from Cambridge with a CS degree - spent some time at an algo trading firm building data systems - digital nomad for 7 years - ran a software dev firm for a few years - scaled to 30 people - now building AI agents that run compliance p... Show more

Pablo Castagnini is a Director in Indirect Tax Technology at EY, specialising in the intersection of ERP transformation, e‑invoicing and digitally enabled tax compliance.

Based in London, Pablo works with global organisations to modernise finance and tax operations, with a particular focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and how ERP design supports real‑time regulatory requirements.

He has over 20 years of international experience delivering ERP‑led transformation programmes across Europe, Americas and Asia. Pablo began working with e‑invoicing during its early adoption in Brazil and has since supported implementations across multiple countries, regulatory models and ERP platforms.

Before joining EY, Pablo held senior leadership roles in consulting and systems integrators, leading large‑scale ERP and finance transformation initiatives spanning finance, tax and supply chain.

Pablo is passionate about helping organisations “get it right the first time” by embedding regulatory readiness into core ERP processes, bringing a practical, delivery‑led perspective to real‑time compliance, automation and AI‑enabled controls.

Pablo Castagnini is a Director in Indirect Tax Technology at EY, specialising in the intersection of ERP transformation, e‑invoicing and digitally enabled tax compliance. Based in London, Pablo works with global organisations to modernise finance... Show more

Wojtek Blazalek is an email deliverability expert and founder of Blazalek.com. For more than 15 years, he has built, fixed, and scaled the systems behind high-volume email at companies including GetResponse, Woodpecker, and Email Industries. His work spans sender reputation, authentication, anti-abuse, lifecycle email, and platform migrations, including systems handling more than two billion messages a month. Wojtek has spoken about DMARC at Inbox Expo, regularly attends M3AAWG conferences, and writes practical guidance for teams whose products and revenue depend on email reaching the inbox.

Wojtek Blazalek is an email deliverability expert and founder of Blazalek.com. For more than 15 years, he has built, fixed, and scaled the systems behind high-volume email at companies including GetResponse, Woodpecker, and Email Industries. His work... Show more

A puzzle solver at heart, I've been delivering agile cybersecurity for Fortune 500 companies for 15 years.
I've designed enterprise-wide AI governance frameworks, authored GenAI adoption policies, and led AI risk and maturity assessments against the EU AI Act and ISO/IEC 42001 My work spans responsible AI controls (bias detection, fairness testing), DPIAs for high-risk processing, and compliance assessments of GenAI agent orchestration platforms. I hold Cloud Security Architect, GCP Cybersecurity, and OCI Security credentials, but I'm still fighting the urge to get a ISC2 one.

At the intersection of cyber and geopolitics I've spoken at international conferences, like Mobile World Con in Las Vegas, LeadX in Georgia, and Romanian conferences like Cloud Native Days in Bucharest, DevOps in Sibiu or GoTech World on PQC, NTN Defence and other niche topics in cyber.

A puzzle solver at heart, I've been delivering agile cybersecurity for Fortune 500 companies for 15 years. I've designed enterprise-wide AI governance frameworks, authored GenAI adoption policies, and led AI risk and maturity assessments against the... Show more

Firudin Davudzade is a highly accomplished Chief Information Security Officer with over 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in AI-driven, cloud-native security, ISO 27001, governance, risk management, and compliance. As a certified Lead Auditor, Firudin combines expertise in regulatory frameworks with a strategic approach to security. He excels at building resilient security frameworks and fostering a culture of security awareness. His work enhances threat detection, compliance, and proactive defense across complex infrastructures.

Firudin Davudzade is a highly accomplished Chief Information Security Officer with over 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity, specializing in AI-driven, cloud-native security, ISO 27001, governance, risk management, and compliance. As a certified ... Show more

My name is Panshak Koproda, I am an Ex-Microsoft Gold Student Ambassador. I am a passionate public speaker and a technology enthusiast.

I specialize in building and architecting enterprise solutions focused on improving/optimizing workflows while saving time and cost.

With over 4 years of experience working with Microsoft Power Platform, I am eager to meet like-minded professionals and share my enthusiasm for the Microsoft Power Platform.

My name is Panshak Koproda, I am an Ex-Microsoft Gold Student Ambassador. I am a passionate public speaker and a technology enthusiast. I specialize in building and architecting enterprise solutions focused on improving/optimizing workflows while ... Show more

Matthias Surovcik is an internationally active keynote speaker, consultant and multiple published author specializing in Electrical Compliance Leadership and Electrical Safety. He supports organizations worldwide in building legally sound, audit-proof and practical electrical responsibility structures. Drawing on more than 15 years of international experience, his keynotes bridge the gap between engineering, compliance and executive responsibility—delivering actionable insights with clarity, expertise and engaging real-world perspectives.

Matthias Surovcik is an internationally active keynote speaker, consultant and multiple published author specializing in Electrical Compliance Leadership and Electrical Safety. He supports organizations worldwide in building legally sound, audit-proo... Show more

Edward Bezerra is the CEO and Founder of CertiVend, where he helps organizations strengthen cybersecurity, vendor risk management, AI governance, and third-party assurance through practical, business-focused security strategies.

With more than 30 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Edward has held executive leadership positions for Fortune 500 organizations, including serving in infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT risk, and executive leadership roles with organizations such as AIG, Herbalife, K. Hovnanian, and Party City. Throughout his career, he has led global teams, managed multimillion-dollar technology and cybersecurity budgets, and developed enterprise security, governance, and risk management programs supporting complex business environments.

Edward is also the Founder of CertiVend Academy, where he works to bridge the gap between certification training and real-world cybersecurity experience by developing hands-on learning programs focused on practical skills that employers expect.

A frequent speaker, educator, and industry mentor, Edward enjoys sharing practical insights on cybersecurity leadership, governance, vendor risk management, AI governance, cloud security, data governance, career development, and building effective security programs. His presentations emphasize actionable guidance, real-world lessons learned, and strategies that security professionals can immediately apply within their own organizations.

Edward holds numerous industry certifications, including CCISO, ITIL Foundation, Microsoft, Citrix, and other technical certifications, and is currently completing his Doctor of Computer Science (Cybersecurity), with research focused on optimizing cybersecurity resource allocation within enterprise data centers.

Edward Bezerra is the CEO and Founder of CertiVend, where he helps organizations strengthen cybersecurity, vendor risk management, AI governance, and third-party assurance through practical, business-focused security strategies. With more than 30 ... Show more

Mohamed Maged is a Tech Lead at MobiMatter, a Dubai-based travel eSIM company providing instant mobile connectivity across 150+ countries. He builds and secures infrastructure handling high-volume transactions at scale, working across React Native, Node.js, Azure,AWS, and Tailscale. Mohamed recently presented "MongoDB Index Design That Actually Works" at the first Dubai MongoDB User Group meetup, delivering live performance demos to the local developer community. He is also a co-inventor on an AI patent for automated document evaluation systems

Mohamed Maged is a Tech Lead at MobiMatter, a Dubai-based travel eSIM company providing instant mobile connectivity across 150+ countries. He builds and secures infrastructure handling high-volume transactions at scale, working across React Native, N... Show more

• Well versed with upcoming technologies GenAI, MCP, AI/ML, DevOps, 5G, SDN/NFV etc.
• BE+MBA and having 26 years of experience with unique blend of working at startups and leading MNCs, leadership role and individual contributor; solution architect and hands-on coding; embedded systems and network side solution; cloud native platform and application; enterprise solutions and hobby projects.
• Domain experience: platform, Kubernetes, service mesh, telecom/datacom, Lawful Interception, 5G Core Network, Self-Organizing Network, RF network design etc.

• Well versed with upcoming technologies GenAI, MCP, AI/ML, DevOps, 5G, SDN/NFV etc. • BE+MBA and having 26 years of experience with unique blend of working at startups and leading MNCs, leadership role and individual contributor; solution architect... Show more

Bikash Agrawal is a distinguished professional with over 15 years of expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data solutions, supported by a Ph.D. in "Scalable Data Processing and Analytical Approach for Big Data Cloud Platform." As the Head of Research and Development at Simplifai, Bikash leads efforts in building innovative data products leveraging deep learning and NLP, while his prior role as Chief Data Scientist saw him driving automation initiatives across various sectors. With notable contributions at organizations like DNV GL and the University of Stavanger, as well as co-founding Boost AI, Bikash's entrepreneurial spirit and expertise continue to shape advancements in AI and Big Data, making him a pivotal figure in the data-driven landscape.

Bikash Agrawal is a distinguished professional with over 15 years of expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data solutions, supported by a Ph.D. in "Scalable Data Processing and Analytical Approach for Big Data Cloud Platform." As the Head of Re... Show more

Morgan Anthony Bourque grew up in The Woodlands, Texas, in a community that valued responsibility and practical solutions. Those early influences shaped his path as he earned a Bachelor of Science from Baylor University, where he also studied communication and speech. He went on to attend Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and then South Texas College of Law, where he developed a strong interest in courtroom work through Mock Trial and Moot Court, earning championships.

During law school, Morgan learned to explain complex issues in clear terms, think critically in challenging moments, and communicate effectively with juries. Before starting his own practice, he gained experience across different parts of the justice system. He interned at the United States Attorney’s Office, Department of Justice, Southern District of Texas, as well as the district attorney’s offices in Harris County and Montgomery County. These roles gave him an inside view of how investigations begin, how plea decisions are made, and how trial preparation unfolds behind the scenes. He treated each experience as practical training, studying how cases are built and how assumptions or errors can be challenged.

After returning to The Woodlands, he began practicing law with his father, whose long-standing experience helped shape the firm’s approach. Their practice covers criminal defense, DWI defense, family law, and personal injury matters involving serious injuries or wrongful death. He handles each case as if it may go to trial, which has contributed to securing more not guilty verdicts in criminal and DWI cases in Montgomery County since 2019 than any other attorney. In family and injury cases, he focuses on how evidence was gathered and how an event changed a person’s medical, financial, and social life.

His method with clients is structured and transparent. He begins by discussing the problem and the client’s goals, then develops a step-by-step plan that may include gathering documents, preparing witnesses, consulting experts, and establishing a timetable. He maintains consistent communication and avoids drama in court, relying on clarity and thorough preparation to ensure a smooth process. He also conducts practice sessions to help clients stay calm and confident when testifying.

Living and working in The Woodlands influences how he approaches every case, and clients have direct access to him throughout the process. He encourages anyone facing legal trouble to seek help early so that the evidence can be preserved and a strategy can be developed promptly. With a focus on preparation and steady communication, Morgan Anthony Bourque continues to guide clients toward informed decisions about their future.

Morgan Anthony Bourque grew up in The Woodlands, Texas, in a community that valued responsibility and practical solutions. Those early influences shaped his path as he earned a Bachelor of Science from Baylor University, where he also studied communi... Show more

Manasa Uppula is an enterprise web architect with nearly 14 years of experience designing, modernizing, and evaluating large-scale customer-facing digital platforms in regulated environments. Her work focuses on enterprise web technologies for financial systems where regulatory compliance, auditability, and interaction integrity are foundational architectural requirements rather than downstream concerns.
She specializes in evidence-centric interaction design, audit-ready frontend architectures, and compliance-safe modernization of complex platforms supporting sensitive customer workflows. Her expertise includes translating regulatory obligations into explicit architectural constraints that shape user interactions, data-handling boundaries, and system governance models.
Across her career, Manasa has worked on mission-critical platforms where system behaviour must remain explainable and defensible over time. She brings a field-level perspective on how regulated customer-facing systems are architected, governed, and evolved to preserve compliance integrity while supporting scalability, usability, and long-term operational resilience

Manasa Uppula is an enterprise web architect with nearly 14 years of experience designing, modernizing, and evaluating large-scale customer-facing digital platforms in regulated environments. Her work focuses on enterprise web technologies for financ... Show more

Ethan Ruby, Esq., is a licensed attorney in New York and an independent insurance adjuster with a focus on labor law, insurance defense, and high-exposure claims. He built his academic and professional foundation at the Bronx High School of Science, Binghamton University, and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Currently serving as a Senior Claim Specialist at National Claim Services, he brings experience in litigation, mediation, and risk transfer. His qualifications also include licenses in real estate, notary services, and adjusting.

Ethan was born in 1995 and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in a bilingual household with dual citizenship in the United States and France. Growing up, he was influenced by his parents, who ran a successful hospitality business in New York City. Their example shaped his approach to leadership and commitment to hard work.

While in high school, Attorney Ethan Ruby participated in athletics and was part of a state-champion mock trial team. He began college in New Orleans, where he took part in community programs that mentored young boys who had lost their fathers. He later transferred and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Law in December 2017.

His legal experience began before law school, working as a paralegal at a business immigration firm and interning at the New York County Supreme Court. These early roles gave him exposure to litigation and court operations. In law school, he participated in the mediation clinic, resolving civil and small claims matters, and served as an Associate Editor for a legal journal. He also interned at organizations focused on legal aid and defense.

After passing the New York Bar in 2021, Ethan worked in law firms handling labor law, negligence defense, and insurance litigation. His responsibilities included legal drafting, client preparation, discovery, and court appearances. In 2023, he advanced to managing high-exposure cases involving complex liability and risk transfer.

Since September 2024, he has overseen labor law and construction-related claims, working closely with clients, investigators, and legal teams. Ethan Ruby continues to apply his legal knowledge and practical experience with clarity and professionalism.

Ethan Ruby, Esq., is a licensed attorney in New York and an independent insurance adjuster with a focus on labor law, insurance defense, and high-exposure claims. He built his academic and professional foundation at the Bronx High School of Science, ... Show more

Alexandra Popa is the Founder of Clarity Layer, a boutique data strategy firm specializing in ethical AI, data governance, and organizational intelligence. With over 15 years of experience in analytics and data leadership, she helps companies—from fast-moving startups to established players—turn chaos into clarity.

Her speaking style blends thought-provoking insight with dry wit and practical advice. A passionate advocate for neuroinclusive leadership and ethical tech, Alexandra is known for making complex concepts accessible without watering them down.

She regularly speaks at conferences, mentors with Women in Tech, and consults for impact-driven organizations seeking smarter, more sustainable data practices.

Alexandra Popa is the Founder of Clarity Layer, a boutique data strategy firm specializing in ethical AI, data governance, and organizational intelligence. With over 15 years of experience in analytics and data leadership, she helps companies—from fa... Show more

I help customers in a variety of domains like Banking & Financials, Insurance, E-Commerce, and Retail achieve continuous delivery of quality products and services with faster, consistent and reliable release cycles and reduced time to Market. I have been an active practitioner of infrastructure development and DevOps disciples and through my analysis, discovery and quality engineering I help organizations transform traditional IT to a DevOps driven lifecycle by forming cross-functional poly-skilled teams

I help customers in a variety of domains like Banking & Financials, Insurance, E-Commerce, and Retail achieve continuous delivery of quality products and services with faster, consistent and reliable release cycles and reduced time to Market. I have ... Show more

Kitty is a Principal Product Engineer at Esri, passionate about expanding access to the web and maps for broader audiences. She is dedicated to creating inclusive, user-friendly web experiences that connect people and places through innovative design and technology. Outside of work, Kitty enjoys exploring the wilderness of Minnesota and has a goal to visit every major league baseball stadium across America.

Kitty is a Principal Product Engineer at Esri, passionate about expanding access to the web and maps for broader audiences. She is dedicated to creating inclusive, user-friendly web experiences that connect people and places through innovative design... Show more

Timo Bähr is the Managing Director of EHW+ Services GmbH and has been developing digital products with a focus on mobile applications since 2012. He has been working with the Flutter mobile app framework since late 2019. His previous employers have included t-online, HOCHTIEF and, most recently, Wolters Kluwer. His first start-up, the menu app TastyTown, shaped his current approach: user-centred development, gathering feedback quickly and consistently aligning efforts with measurable goals. Alongside his role as an app developer at Steuertipps, he has been developing the EHW+ meter reading app since late 2020, which has now been installed over 300,000 times. Through EHW+ Services GmbH, founded in 2024, he has also been supporting water suppliers with digital processes relating to meter reading since 2025.

Timo Bähr is the Managing Director of EHW+ Services GmbH and has been developing digital products with a focus on mobile applications since 2012. He has been working with the Flutter mobile app framework since late 2019. His previous employers have i... Show more