Law & Regulation

Legal experts and regulators who drive the discourse in law, governance, and policy-making, shaping the legal landscape with their knowledge and experience

Jesus Cuesta

Jesus Cuesta

Senior Specialist Lead at Deloitte, responsible for application architecture, DASA embassador, Openexpo Europe Ambassador, Codemotion Ambassador, Organizer GDG Madrid, Mentor Adalab.... Speaker at national and international events and fan of hackathons and technological events.

Senior Specialist Lead at Deloitte, responsible for application architecture, DASA embassador, Openexpo Europe Ambassador, Codemotion Ambassador, Organizer GDG Madrid, Mentor Adalab.... Speaker at national and international events and fan of hackath... Show more

Jhonathan David , MBA, Data Scientist|Data Analytics

Jhonathan David , MBA, Data Scientist|Data Analytics

Jhonathan David Shaikh is a remarkable professional making an impressive industry impact in banking & finance, healthcare, trade & exports and education. JD started his career in banking furthered his education by earning a Masters degree in Business Administration with a major in finance and global markets from the prestigious School of Business at Tulane University as well as becoming a Data Scientist from the New York School of Data Flatiron. Jhonathan completed a 15 year career track. In 2017, he became a Global Lead in Data Digital Transformation, and later an Executive Manager in Data Models & Database Reviews, at a global firm based New York City -He has research and published business applications of data sciences and AI in major media outlets. Today he is Chief Data Strategist for Xabios Data, a data analytics| business intelligence and data science firm optimizing businesses.

Notably, JD was featured on an international article for Grant Thornton International in Data Monetization. Hi research reached more than 15,000 followers - He has spoken at more than 13 conferences in the USA and LATAM- He founded a non-profit in LATAM that helps limited-resources entrepreneurs with micro-lending and educational resources. These recognitions, along with his Top 5 Awards in Leadership reflect his dedication and impact in industry and to people.

Jhon enjoyes being called to speak at the National and International Conferences to speak about real world experiences in the world of AI , Data Analytics & Data Science. Highlights include: the State of Mexico Business Association, in Mexico City, the Data Science Panels at the S&P 500 Building in Wall street for Data Science Salon, and at the The University of Houston College of Technology. Jhonathan makes complex topics, easy to understand to non-technical audiences, and makes technical audiences understand the world and language of business.

Experience for yourself as Jhonathan speaks to businesses leaders, management groups, professionals, scientist and students about real world applications of data sciences, from real life experiences. As he speaks the language of business and science, learned through his management of global teams in real-life projects, working with the leadership of top institutions, he shares his previous and ongoing client business experiences and what's happening in the world of data science.

His expertise topics include themes around : Data Science in a Business Context, Project Experiences, Data Modeling, and Financial Education.

Jhonathan David Shaikh is a remarkable professional making an impressive industry impact in banking & finance, healthcare, trade & exports and education. JD started his career in banking furthered his education by earning a Masters degree in Busines... Show more

Jeffrey Strauss

Jeffrey Strauss

Jeff is an executive consultant, a community organizer, an open source advocate, and an attorney. As the Global Lead for Community and Developer Relations at Progress Chef, he maintains a passion for bringing people together in ways that both evolve internal practices and promote technical thought leadership across the industry. In addition, he regularly consults with Fortune 500 business leaders to help them understand and chart their own community paths in a world of ever-changing and modernizing technology solutions.

A long-time dedicated member of the developer community, Jeff has been a director of the .NET Foundation and a Microsoft MVP, and travels internationally to speak on technical, business, and community-oriented topics. He serves as a lead organizer for the Kansas City Developer Conference, #MetaConference, and Dev Around The Sun.

Jeff is an executive consultant, a community organizer, an open source advocate, and an attorney. As the Global Lead for Community and Developer Relations at Progress Chef, he maintains a passion for bringing people together in ways that both evolve ... Show more

Elle O'Flaherty

Elle O'Flaherty

Engaging and funny, performance strategist and workplace satisfaction leader Elle O'Flaherty delivers game-changing messages that interweave real-world examples and cutting-edge research. Elle's presentations are full of insights, highly interactive, and fun. She helps clients tailor their professional life to their unique brains, allowing their talents and genius to shine. Following a 17+ year legal career and certifications in ICF-accredited executive, ADHD, and career coaching, Elle founded Interlace Solutions, a coaching firm that taps into clients' potential to accelerate their achievement. Her team coaches executives, executive teams, and professionals with a subspecialty in ADHD coaching.

Elle is a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator who consistently draws large crowds. Her goal is for participants to walk away with meaty new learning for practical application. Elle has been published in national and international outlets and speaks on productivity, professional motivation, creating ADHD-friendly environments, and innovations to support mental health, among other topics. Elle is a subject matter expert on international agricultural trade, which doesn’t come up a lot. She lives in Washington, DC, with her dog Penny, the most beautiful dog in the world. And a great family, but the dog is hard to beat.

Engaging and funny, performance strategist and workplace satisfaction leader Elle O'Flaherty delivers game-changing messages that interweave real-world examples and cutting-edge research. Elle's presentations are full of insights, highly interactive,... Show more

Kaila Bloomfield

Kaila Bloomfield

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people make them that way and my goal is to try and stop that! We can make it simpler so lets do this!

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people m... Show more

Django Lohn

Django Lohn

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack.
Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis 💪👍.

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack. Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis ... Show more

Debra Cleaver

Debra Cleaver

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. A serial founder whose previous organizations have included Vote.org (2016), ElectionDay.org (2018), Long Distance Voter (2008), and Swing the State (2004), she's been working at the intersection of technology and democracy since 2004, several years before “civic tech” and “online organization” entered the cultural lexicon. Her various organizations have collectively registered over 4 million people, conducted mass marketing campaigns reaching tens of millions, and pioneered tactics now considered industry standards. She is an alumna of Pomona College and Y Combinator, a former Draper Richards Kaplan Fellow for Social Entrepreneurship. She frequently speaks on issues impacting voter turnout and digital innovations to increase access to the polls, with appearances at events such as SXSW, Netroots Nation, Harvard Law, the Harvard School of Government, University of Michigan, SUMMIT Ideas Festival, Lesbians Who Tech, and Accelerate Good Global.

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. ... Show more

Martin Schimak

Martin Schimak

At the age of ten Martin fell in love with coding. Later he left his love and studied business and law. Only to find out: that’s awesome for programming business software! In the 15+ years since then he talked to energy traders, telecom people, wind tunnel experts and many others. They formed a hands-on domain decoder with a passion for DDD and a soft spot for colored sticky notes. Martin is a trainer with experience in 50+ companies and 10+ countries. He regularly speaks at meetups and conferences across Europe - and from time to time in the US.

At the age of ten Martin fell in love with coding. Later he left his love and studied business and law. Only to find out: that’s awesome for programming business software! In the 15+ years since then he talked to energy traders, telecom people, wind ... Show more

Ricardo Silva

Ricardo Silva

Mr. Silva is a founding member of Adams Silva & McNally LLP. Mr. Silva’s legal career has been dedicated to education law and provides him with diverse legal expertise including representation of school districts in special education, students, labor and employment matters, charter schools and general education law. He has appeared on behalf of clients in state and federal court, before the Public Employment Relations Board, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Office for Civil Rights and the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Mr. Silva’s passion for education originated when he was an elementary school teacher in the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Later, while a student at Rutgers University School of Law, he worked at the Special Education Law Clinic, representing students and their parents in a range of special education matters. The knowledge gained during this time gives Mr. Silva valuable insight into the representation of his education clients.

Mr. Silva is a prolific speaker and skilled trainer. He conducts workshops for education decision-makers in conjunction with the California School Boards Association, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, the California Latino School Boards Association, the Association of California School Administrators, LRP, the San Diego Council of Administrators of Special Education, and for individual school district clients. Topics have included superintendent contracts, special education issues, labor relations, and Brown Act compliance.

During law school, he was co-recipient of the A. Jennifer Smaldone Memorial prize in recognition of his contribution to the legal rights of the disabled and was named one of Hispanic Business Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Hispanic Leaders of 2009.

Mr. Silva is a founding member of Adams Silva & McNally LLP. Mr. Silva’s legal career has been dedicated to education law and provides him with diverse legal expertise including representation of school districts in special education, students, labor... Show more

Olga Elume

Olga Elume

Olga is a communications professional with 5 years of experience across civil society and private-sector contexts, specialising in strategic communications, digital engagement, advocacy and human rights awareness. Currently pursuing an MSc in Communications and Development Studies, her interests include public engagement, social change and the role of communication in shaping trust and participation. She has contributed to information integrity research in Cameroon, examining how credibility, local contexts and information environments influence public understanding. Having moderated the DRIF26 session, “Communicating Digital Rights Under Repression: Advocacy in Africa’s Shrinking Space,” she continues to explore how inclusive, community-centred communication can strengthen digital rights advocacy, foster meaningful public participation and promote institutional accountability across Africa.

Olga is a communications professional with 5 years of experience across civil society and private-sector contexts, specialising in strategic communications, digital engagement, advocacy and human rights awareness. Currently pursuing an MSc in Communi... Show more

Summer Gibson

Summer Gibson

Dr. Summer Gibson is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the College of Education and Human Development at Lamar University, where her work focuses on supporting students with disabilities and preparing effective special education professionals. With 25 years of experience in education, she brings practitioner-grounded expertise to her teaching and scholarship, drawing on prior roles a Special Education Director, Special Education Coordinator, Behavior Specialist, Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI), and as a K–12 classroom special education teacher. Dr. Gibson's research examines the experiences of students with visual impairments and albinism, twice-exceptional learners, behavioral interventions, and transition services for students with exceptionalities. She has authored peer-reviewed scholarship on the views and experiences of secondary students with albinism and maintains an active research agenda. Dr. Gibson serves on the editorial board of the British Journal of Visual Impairment and as a Task Force Member for the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH), and she presents nationally on visual impairments, self-advocacy, and transition planning for individuals with disabilities and their families. She earned a Ph.D. from Texas Tech University and an M.Ed. from Lamar University, and she holds certification as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments. Dr. Gibson is committed to creating inclusive, supportive learning environments where every student feels valued and to bridging the gap between research and practice in service of students with disabilities.

Dr. Summer Gibson is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the College of Education and Human Development at Lamar University, where her work focuses on supporting students with disabilities and preparing effective special education professi... Show more

Bas Brinkmann

Bas Brinkmann

Can your organisation actually switch providers when it needs to?

Bas Brinkmann founded Dutch Governance Advisory to help organisations examine digital dependencies, decision-making authority and the evidence needed to act.

His sessions explore practical questions: can data be reused elsewhere, is the necessary expertise available, and who can approve the cost and disruption of a transition? Participants leave with questions they can apply to one critical digital service.

Based in Barcelona, Bas is also the author of the unpublished Dutch manuscript ‘Besturen in digitale afhankelijkheid’ (Governing Digital Dependencies).

Can your organisation actually switch providers when it needs to? Bas Brinkmann founded Dutch Governance Advisory to help organisations examine digital dependencies, decision-making authority and the evidence needed to act. His sessions explore... Show more

Manasa Kandadi

Manasa Kandadi

Manasa Kandadi is an accomplished Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Lead Platform Engineer with extensive experience designing, implementing, and modernizing enterprise-wide regulatory technology and risk management platforms for leading financial and energy organizations. She specializes in designing and modernizing Archer-based GRC Systems helping organizations to centralize compliance and risk processes on an integrated platform. Over the course of her career, she focused on developing scalable, vendor-independent Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions that enable organizations to strengthen regulatory compliance, improve operational efficiency, and enhance enterprise-wide risk visibility.
Currently serving as Lead Platform Engineer for Governance, Risk, and Compliance Systems at Fifth Third Bank, Manasa leads the implementation and customization of enterprise-scale Archer GRC use cases supporting more than 25,000 users across the organization. She has contributed to significant operational improvements by delivering approximately $1.5 million to $2 million in cost optimization while enhancing enterprise risk visibility through centralized dashboards and enterprise reporting capabilities. Her work enables organizations to standardize risk management processes and improve governance across complex business environments.
Previously, Manasa served as Lead Technical Engineer for Governance, Risk, and Compliance Systems at American Electric Power, where she led the expansion of Archer infrastructure through the deployment of additional web and application servers. Her initiatives improved platform scalability for more than 15,000 enterprise users and increased overall infrastructure scalability by more than 300 percent through strategic optimization efforts. Across her professional experience, she has architected enterprise GRC systems supporting over 25,000 users, contributed to multi-million-dollar operational savings initiatives, and helped reduce manual compliance efforts by up to 60 percent through automation and process standardization.
Manasa holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from Marist College, New York, where she graduated with a GPA of 3.81, and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH), India, with a GPA of 3.9. Her combination of technical expertise, enterprise platform engineering experience, and commitment to governance and compliance has enabled her to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that support organizational resilience and regulatory excellence.

Manasa Kandadi is an accomplished Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Lead Platform Engineer with extensive experience designing, implementing, and modernizing enterprise-wide regulatory technology and risk management platforms for lead... Show more

Paula Grzegorzewska

Paula Grzegorzewska

Paula Grzegorzewska is the Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Linux Foundation Europe, where she leads initiatives to strengthen the presence of global open technologies across the EU. Based in Brussels, she works at the intersection of digital policy, open source software, and the digital transformation of public services and has over six years of experience in the digital policy landscape. Prior to joining the Linux Foundation, she served as the Strategic Partnerships Director at OpenForum Europe, a prominent think tank where she managed engagements with global partners across government, academia, and industry. She participated in many research projects, including as a co-author of the European Commission’s landmark 2021 study on the economic impact of open source software and hardware. She holds a Master’s degree in New Media and Communications from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and is a frequent speaker and moderator at international forums, focusing on how open source can drive innovation, interoperability, and trusted infrastructure.

Paula Grzegorzewska is the Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Linux Foundation Europe, where she leads initiatives to strengthen the presence of global open technologies across the EU. Based in Brussels, she works at the intersection of digita... Show more

Peninah Igaga

Peninah Igaga

Peninah Susan Igaga is a lawyer and digital rights practitioner working at the intersection of law, technology, gender equality, and social justice, with a focus on building inclusive and resilient digital futures across the Global South.

Her work advances gender-responsive technology and promotes digital rights including privacy, freedom of expression, and safe online participation, particularly for women, girls, and underrepresented communities. She works closely with civil society and partners to strengthen people-centred justice systems and inclusive digital ecosystems.

She has contributed to regional digital rights efforts, including serving as a key expert at the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2024, where she co-developed a Digital Rights Manual for Beginners. She has also collaborated with Enabel on the Digital for Girls and Women project, supporting digital literacy, data protection, and online safety for women and girls.

She is passionate about ensuring technology is governed in ways that advance gender justice, accountability, and human rights.

Peninah Susan Igaga is a lawyer and digital rights practitioner working at the intersection of law, technology, gender equality, and social justice, with a focus on building inclusive and resilient digital futures across the Global South. Her work... Show more

Kehinde Adegboyega

Kehinde Adegboyega

Kehinde Adegboyega, Executive Director, Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria
Introduction: Kehinde Adegboyega is an international conference speaker and passionate advocate for human rights. With extensive experience in the field of journalism and human rights activism, Kehinde brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his speaking engagements. As the Executive Director of the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria, he has been at the forefront of promoting transparency, accountability, and the protection of human rights in Nigeria.
He leads a community of over 90 journalists, activists, and creatives that collaborate to build capacity, document, and advocate on human rights issues in Nigeria.
He holds a Master in Communication Studies, and a Digital Rights in Africa certificate from the Center of Human Rights, University of Pretoria. He is a fellow of the West Africa School on Internet Governance, Nigeria School on Internet Governance, Digital Grassroots Learning Exchange, and Digital Rights Academy by Paradigm Initiative
Areas of Expertise:
• Human Rights: Kehinde is well-versed in various aspects of human rights, including freedom of expression, right to privacy, access to justice, and the rights of vulnerable communities. He has a deep understanding of the legal framework and international standards governing human rights.
• Journalism and Media Freedom: With a background in journalism, Kehinde is highly knowledgeable about press freedom, media ethics, and the crucial role of the media in promoting human rights. He can provide insights into the challenges faced by journalists and the importance of free and independent media in a democratic society.
• Digital Rights and Technology: Kehinde is particularly interested in the intersection of human rights and technology. He can speak on issues related to digital rights, data protection, surveillance, and the impact of emerging technologies on human rights.

Kehinde Adegboyega, Executive Director, Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria Introduction: Kehinde Adegboyega is an international conference speaker and passionate advocate for human rights. With extensive experience in the field of journalism a... Show more

Mariam Roon Jamal

Mariam Roon Jamal

Mariam Jamal is a Law and Technology Policy practitioner. She specializes in human rights-centered digitalization, with expertise in digital identity,data protection, and inclusive digital public infrastructure.
Mariam has contributed to global conversations on AI ethics, data governance, and the
responsible use of technology in humanitarian
contexts. In recognition of her work, she has been acknowledged as 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics in 2024.
Her practice spans advocacy, policy research, and grassroots mobilization, advancing digital
inclusion and promoting rights-based approaches to digital governance.

Mariam Jamal is a Law and Technology Policy practitioner. She specializes in human rights-centered digitalization, with expertise in digital identity,data protection, and inclusive digital public infrastructure. Mariam has contributed to global conv... Show more

Elias Z. Mane

Elias Z. Mane

Elias Zoramwine Mane is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience, including 12 years at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Ghana. He is actively engaged in Internet governance activities, digital rights, and cybersecurity, a proud fellow of the Ghana School on internet governance. Elias has a strong background in promoting digital rights and cyber hygiene, with expertise in Internet policy impacting digital transformation, cybersecurity, Data protection and privacy.

He has played key roles in numerous initiatives, including mentoring the next generation of internet governance fellows in Ghana, developing and operationalizing an MOU between Ghana's NHRI and Africa’s leading Digital Rights Organization -Paradigm Initiative.

A skilled facilitator experience in training and capacity-building on topics like Cybersecurity Awareness, Governance Risk and Compliance, OCSEA (Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) and Child rights in the digital space.

Elias Zoramwine Mane is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience, including 12 years at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Ghana. He is actively engaged in Internet governance activities, digital r... Show more

Mojirayo Ogunlana

Mojirayo Ogunlana

Mojirayo Ogunlana is a digital rights lawyer on a mission to establish a legal framework at national and regional levels that safeguards a free and open internet while upholding human rights. She champions strategic litigation in courts to challenge constraints on freedom of expression, association and assembly. She coordinates advocacy campaigns to enforce these fundamental rights across West Africa, envisioning a thriving civic space for current and future generations in the region.

With over 13 years of legal practice, Mojirayo has committed the past nine years to defending the rights of journalists, primarily on a pro bono basis, before Nigerian courts and the West African regional ECOWAS Court. She is renowned for her pivotal role in prosecuting the landmark case of Amnesty International, Togo & 7 Others v. The Republic of Togo, addressing the internet shutdown; which earned the Judgment the 2022 Columbia University Global Freedom of Expression Prize for a Significant Legal Ruling.

Mojirayo is a legal practitioner based in Abuja, Nigeria. She is a member of the West Africa Network of Activists and Media Defence Lawyers (WANAMDEL), a network of activists seeking justice for abused human rights activists and journalists. She is a fellow of the Impact West Africa Fellowship program of the Aspen Global Innovators Institute and Niyel 2023-2024 cohort. She is a fellow of the Internet Society Nigeria, and serves as a co-chair of the Legal and Digital Rights Working Group. Mojirayo is bilingual. She is an expert speaker in English and has an intermediate level command of the French language.

Mojirayo Ogunlana is a digital rights lawyer on a mission to establish a legal framework at national and regional levels that safeguards a free and open internet while upholding human rights. She champions strategic litigation in courts to challenge ... Show more

Abbas Rianat

Abbas Rianat

With over 9 years of experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of expertise in product development and cybersecurity. My background encompasses a diverse range of skills, including security operations, social engineering, incident response, and product security.

I have a keen interest in human psychology and human-centered design, recognizing their crucial roles in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and Cloud to enhance security measures and drive innovation.

With over 9 years of experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of expertise in product development and cybersecurity. My background encompasses a diverse range of skills, including security operations, social engineering, incident response, a... Show more

Folaranmi Umoru

Folaranmi Umoru

Folaranmi Umoru is a Nigerian lawyer and Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst. Her work spans cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, security governance, and digital safety. She serves as Coordinator of the West Africa School on Internet Governance (WASIG), where she contributes to regional capacity building and stakeholder engagement. Her professional interests include Internet governance, AI governance, digital rights, child online safety, and technology policy. She is committed to advancing rights-respecting digital governance, promoting safer digital environments, and strengthening African participation in shaping policies for the Internet and emerging technologies.

Folaranmi Umoru is a Nigerian lawyer and Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst. Her work spans cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, security governance, and digital safety. She serves as Coordinator of the West ... Show more

Dennis Ruzeski

Dennis Ruzeski

Buffalo, NY native who started in tech writing basic programs on an old TI-994a computer. This branched into a technology career doing tech support for Informix then moving into batch processing, Unix admin, Linux engineer, devops, and eventually landing in the cloud architecture space. While not working on technology, Dennis loves to cook and spend time with his wife and 2 rescue mutts.

Buffalo, NY native who started in tech writing basic programs on an old TI-994a computer. This branched into a technology career doing tech support for Informix then moving into batch processing, Unix admin, Linux engineer, devops, and eventually la... Show more

Marta Scandellari

Marta Scandellari

Marta is a pattern seeker, cerca da sempre come funzionano le cose, umane e tecnologiche, la ragione che completa il sentimento. Ha studiato legge, cinese, scritto codice per più di dieci anni e alla fine intuito che tutte le regole hanno delle eccezioni. L'importante è saperle intercettarle.

Marta is a pattern seeker, cerca da sempre come funzionano le cose, umane e tecnologiche, la ragione che completa il sentimento. Ha studiato legge, cinese, scritto codice per più di dieci anni e alla fine intuito che tutte le regole hanno delle eccez... Show more

John Stauffacher

John Stauffacher

John “g33kspeed” Stauffacher is a cybersecurity leader, longtime member of the hacker community, and conference speaker whose career spans security operations, incident response, red teaming, security consulting, and leading security teams.

His experience includes enterprise security leadership and involvement in communities surrounding DEF CON, GRRCon, and BSides.

Having spent years navigating the intersection of technical work, organizational expectations, and cybersecurity culture, John brings a candid perspective on professional identity, career reinvention, and the pressures of sustaining a long career in an industry obsessed with what comes next.

John “g33kspeed” Stauffacher is a cybersecurity leader, longtime member of the hacker community, and conference speaker whose career spans security operations, incident response, red teaming, security consulting, and leading security teams. His ex... Show more

Don Brown

Don Brown

Don Brown is a former U.S. Navy JAG officer, former Pentagon official, former U.S. federal prosecutor, military historian, and national security expert. He is a bestselling author and frequent television and radio legal analyst focusing on national security, emerging warfare technologies, strategic competition, military readiness, and constitutional law.

Brown has written and spoken extensively on cyber warfare, AI and autonomous systems, maritime security, Indo-Pacific deterrence, and America’s growing strategic vulnerabilities in an era of rapidly evolving global threats.

Don Brown is a former U.S. Navy JAG officer, former Pentagon official, former U.S. federal prosecutor, military historian, and national security expert. He is a bestselling author and frequent television and radio legal analyst focusing on national s... Show more

kapil Kumar Mahato

kapil Kumar Mahato

Kapil Kumar Mahato — Full-Stack Web & Mobile App Developer

Hi, I’m Kapil Kumar Mahato, a Full-Stack Web & Mobile App Developer from Kathmandu, Nepal. I specialize in building modern, responsive, and scalable digital solutions using the MERN Stack, Next.js, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and Flutter. I enjoy transforming ideas into high-quality web and mobile applications with clean code, intuitive user experiences, and reliable performance.

Kapil Kumar Mahato — Full-Stack Web & Mobile App Developer Hi, I’m Kapil Kumar Mahato, a Full-Stack Web & Mobile App Developer from Kathmandu, Nepal. I specialize in building modern, responsive, and scalable digital solutions using the MERN Stack,... Show more

Thomas Fournaise

Thomas Fournaise

Passionné d'informatique et de développement depuis longtemps, j'ai débuté sur CPC 6128.
Je m'intéresse à tout ce qui concerne la data, l'IA et à tous les problèmes éthiques que cela peut poser.
Sur mon temps libre j'organise le Salon de la Data

Passionné d'informatique et de développement depuis longtemps, j'ai débuté sur CPC 6128. Je m'intéresse à tout ce qui concerne la data, l'IA et à tous les problèmes éthiques que cela peut poser. Sur mon temps libre j'organise le Salon de la Data Show more

Zhonghua Zhu

Zhonghua Zhu

Senior IP & Open Source Legal Counsel with 10+ years' experience. A qualified patent attorney with degrees in Physics and IP Law, he specializes in AI open source compliance for tech enterprises. His core practice includes end-to-end risk assessments for LLMs, pre-launch audits, compliance tool design, and legal support for external AI open source projects. An active OpenChain member, he frequently speaks at industry conferences and contributes to AI compliance whitepapers.

Senior IP & Open Source Legal Counsel with 10+ years' experience. A qualified patent attorney with degrees in Physics and IP Law, he specializes in AI open source compliance for tech enterprises. His core practice includes end-to-end risk assessments... Show more

Behnaz Karimi

Behnaz Karimi

Co-Lead / Leader AI Red Teaming OWASP AI Exchange

Behnaz Karimi is AI Security Researcher and the Founder of the RAID-AI Framework. She is also a Co-Author, Co-Lead, Leader AI Red Teaming at OWASP AI Exchange, where she actively contributes to advancing security practices for AI systems.

She has played a key role in OWASP initiatives, including contributing to the GenAI Red Teaming Guide for the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications & Generative AI. Behnaz is a speaker at Global AppSec Barcelona and has spoken at OWASP Chapter Germany. She was also invited as a panelist on AI Governance at the ISACA Conference 2025.

Leveraging the liaison relationship between OWASP AI Exchange and EU AI Act initiatives, Behnaz has contributed technical input and support to EU AI Act–related efforts, helping align AI security and red teaming practices with emerging regulatory requirements.

With over 14 years of experience in computer engineering and network security, Behnaz has held roles such as Security Engineer, Network Administrator, and Security Consultant across diverse organizations in Germany. She brings extensive Big 4 audit experience, working with major automobile companies, and has deep expertise in secure AI software implementation, AI threat modeling, and adversarial AI resilience.

Co-Lead / Leader AI Red Teaming OWASP AI Exchange Behnaz Karimi is AI Security Researcher and the Founder of the RAID-AI Framework. She is also a Co-Author, Co-Lead, Leader AI Red Teaming at OWASP AI Exchange, where she actively contributes to adv... Show more

Daniel Joye

Daniel Joye

Daniel Joye is the founder of Mindfulware LLC and a USAF veteran of computer, cyber, and data systems. His 45-minute presentation on Digital Asset Rights gives attendees example codicils that add digital assets to a will. The session has carried CE credit for attendees.

Daniel Joye is the founder of Mindfulware LLC and a USAF veteran of computer, cyber, and data systems. His 45-minute presentation on Digital Asset Rights gives attendees example codicils that add digital assets to a will. The session has carried CE c... Show more

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