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

Will Foulkes

Will Foulkes

I lead the business team at Stabiliti - tracing carbon back to its roots. Our goal is to create trust and transparency in carbon offsets in order to incentivise more businesses and individuals to buy them. This is the lead domino that will lead to more farmers and landowners planting carbon capturing natural assets. This will increase supply and allow more businesses to offset completely - reducing the amount of carbon entering our atmosphere and ultimately going beyond and removing more than we are producing.

In order for this to happen at scale we are working with international businesses and projects, in domains such as infrastructure construction and global payments, to assist them with their carbon emission mapping and data collection. Once the source data is confirmed as accurate we then enable them to offset by choosing carbon capture projects that are relevant to their activities and locality.

Our unique proprietary technology, CarbonTrack, is able to fractionalise carbon offsets from the typical tonne measurement and go down to the femtogram. The ability to offset micro amounts of carbon emissions means we can price competitively and share the proceeds with our business partners, further incentivising them beyond compliance with emissions targets, by creating a new revenue stream.

This micro-offsetting is particularly relevant for transaction based business models such as payments, ticketing and any company where the majority of their emissions come from computer use.

My background is as an English lawyer specialising in blockchain technology.

I lead the business team at Stabiliti - tracing carbon back to its roots. Our goal is to create trust and transparency in carbon offsets in order to incentivise more businesses and individuals to buy them. This is the lead domino that will lead to mo... Show more

Izzat-Begum B. Rajan

Izzat-Begum B. Rajan

Izzat-Begum has two and a half decades of experience in tax-efficient legal structuring and large tax dispute management. She offers a unique blend of skills to handle Legal, Tax, and Financial matters as she built her career in multinationals in Europe (Cap Gemini, Loyens, Maersk) and in Africa (E&Y as Equity Partner in Africa). She also developed a strong knowledge of impact projects and social enterprises mainly gained at the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN, IPS) when based in Kenya.
Izzat-Begum holds an LL.M. in Law of International Finance from SOAS of the University of London and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in International Tax Law at the University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté (Dijon, France) where she is researching the Tax Framework(s) of Crypto Currencies and Assets.

Izzat-Begum has two and a half decades of experience in tax-efficient legal structuring and large tax dispute management. She offers a unique blend of skills to handle Legal, Tax, and Financial matters as she built her career in multinationals in Eur... Show more

Philipp Sümmermann

Philipp Sümmermann

Philipp advises companies on IT and media law with a strong international focus and an emphasis on issues of interactive entertainment, media regulation and the protection of minors.

One of Philipp’s main areas of practice is advising leading online platforms, content providers and game publishers on issues of content responsibility, national and European media law and IT contract law. He has assisted several clients with the implementation of the EU's Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) and the Interstate Media Treaty (MStV) and regularly advises on proceedings before USK and the Federal Authority for the Protection of Children and Young People in the Media (BzKJ).

His interests lie particularly in the tech and media sector. Philipp completed a journalism training during his studies and worked for newspapers, radio and online media. He also gained experience working as a web developer on several online media projects.

Philipp advises companies on IT and media law with a strong international focus and an emphasis on issues of interactive entertainment, media regulation and the protection of minors. One of Philipp’s main areas of practice is advising leading onli... Show more

Grant Gulovsen

Grant Gulovsen

Grant is an Illinois-licensed attorney in active practice since 1998, when he graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law magna cum laude. He spent approximately ten of the last twenty years practicing law at a civil and commercial litigation firm, eventually making partner.

For the other ten years, Grant worked in the technology sector, as an entrepreneur doing business in China, and as a solo practitioner, with a focus on intellectual property. Since mid-2017, he has concentrated on cryptocurrency-related legal issues (including intellectual property as well as securities, finance, etc.).

Grant bought his first bitcoin in May of 2013, when it was $124.

Grant is an Illinois-licensed attorney in active practice since 1998, when he graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law magna cum laude. He spent approximately ten of the last twenty years practicing law at a civil and commercial litig... Show more

George Awad

George Awad

George is the Founder and Managing Director of IAMG, a strategic commercialization and monetization advisory firm where he develops and executes comprehensive IP, Financing, and Operation plans for both private and public companies. George has over 20 years of experience in law, technology, and capital financing. He has established a number of technology-focused start-ups across various industries including blockchain, distributed/cloud computing, energy optimization, pharmaceutical, and business services. He holds a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law. During his legal career, George worked for nationally ranked law firms (Woodcock Washburn, Drinker Biddle) focusing on intellectual property and corporate law. He has served on numerous foundation, arts, and educational boards.

George is the Founder and Managing Director of IAMG, a strategic commercialization and monetization advisory firm where he develops and executes comprehensive IP, Financing, and Operation plans for both private and public companies. George has over 2... Show more

Joseph Moreno

Joseph Moreno

Former federal prosecutor specializing in money laundering and terrorist financing. Currently at Partner in the White Collar Defense and Investigations Group at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP.

Former federal prosecutor specializing in money laundering and terrorist financing. Currently at Partner in the White Collar Defense and Investigations Group at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. Show more

André Melancia

André Melancia

Developer / DBA / Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on Microsoft's Data Platform, AI, Azure, IoT and Security.
Developing information and multimedia systems, DBA, project and IT management, for over 26 years.
Speaker with over 320+ sessions delivered since 2015 at international conferences and community events (mostly in-person before pandemic times) on multiple technologies, Internet Governance and Human Rights, as well as volunteer and moderator.
Organiser and founder at technical communities: IT Pro Portugal, PowerShell Portugal, Data Community Portugal, and multiple other online communities such as IPv6 Portugal, DNSSEC Portugal, etc.
Organiser of technical events: Global AI Bootcamp Lisboa, Global Power Platform Bootcamp Lisboa, Ctrl-Alt-Shell, Ctrl-Alt-Xmas, Global Diversity CFP Day Lisboa, Power BI Roadshow Lisboa, Programar Saturday, Community Evenings, etc.
Go to https://Andy.PT and you'll know the same as the NSA...

Developer / DBA / Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on Microsoft's Data Platform, AI, Azure, IoT and Security. Developing information and multimedia systems, DBA, project and IT management, for over 26 years. Speaker with over 320+ session... Show more

Tiffany Songvilay

Tiffany Songvilay

Tiffany Songvilay is a powerhouse in modern workplace transformation and AI enablement. As the Global Tech Lead for Avanade’s Copilot Adoption Program and a key player on the North America Copilot Rapid Response Team, she’s helped enterprise clients go from “just testing” to “fully thriving” with AI—boosting productivity, collaboration, and digital know-how along the way.

A Copilot MVP and go-to advisor, Tiffany leads global teams, builds enablement and security frameworks, and hosts Prompt-a-thons that make prompt engineering feel less like rocket science and more like second nature. She’s a pro at showing off Copilot in action—whether it’s in Microsoft 365, SharePoint Premium, Viva, or Power Platform—and her sessions are known for being both insightful and refreshingly real.

From breaking down metadata extraction in SharePoint to helping teams master the new collab stack (hello Loop, Teams, and Copilot!), Tiffany brings clarity, energy, and a whole lot of credibility to every stage she steps on.

Outside of work, she’s a fierce advocate for women of color in STEM and a champion for diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Her LinkedIn posts are packed with practical tips on prompt engineering, and she’s a fan favorite for making even the nerdiest topics fun. Oh—and when she’s not leading AI transformations? You’ll find her on a motorcycle or cuddling her senior rescue dog.

Tiffany Songvilay is a powerhouse in modern workplace transformation and AI enablement. As the Global Tech Lead for Avanade’s Copilot Adoption Program and a key player on the North America Copilot Rapid Response Team, she’s helped enterprise clients ... Show more

David Campbell

David Campbell

David Campbell is Head of AI Security at Scale AI, where he leads efforts to secure and stress test the world’s most advanced AI systems. With nearly two decades in Silicon Valley’s startup ecosystem, David has built a career at the intersection of infrastructure, security, and cutting-edge AI. He pioneered one of the industry’s first large-scale AI Red Teaming platforms, now used to probe the limits of generative models and harden them against real-world threats.

David’s expertise has been recognized at the highest levels, from briefing the U.S. Congress and U.K. Parliament to advising NATO and the White House on AI risk and resilience. He is a founding member of OWASP AIVSS, helping establish open standards for AI security, and has played a key role in collaborative exercises such as CISA’s JCDC.AI cyber table-top series on AI-driven threats.

Prior to his work in AI security, David spent years shaping security and developer experience at Uber, DoorDash, and Nest Labs. His mission today is clear: align AI innovation with business resilience, so organizations can adopt transformative technologies without sacrificing trust or safety.

David Campbell is Head of AI Security at Scale AI, where he leads efforts to secure and stress test the world’s most advanced AI systems. With nearly two decades in Silicon Valley’s startup ecosystem, David has built a career at the intersection of i... Show more

Tudor Damian

Tudor Damian

An IT consultant with 20+ years of industry experience, Tudor is a Certified Ethical Hacker and a Microsoft MVP. His commitment to staying at the forefront of technology trends, combined with his passion for sharing knowledge and engaging with the community, has made him a regular presence as a speaker at local and regional events.

In terms of expertise, Cybersecurity Strategy, IT governance, and risk management all rank highly among Tudor’s core interests, helping companies develop effective strategies and leverage the latest technology trends in order to secure their operations. Over the course of hundreds of talks and trainings, his goal has consistently been to provide valuable insights and guidance to IT professionals and enthusiasts alike, and to support organizations navigating the ever-changing IT landscape.

An IT consultant with 20+ years of industry experience, Tudor is a Certified Ethical Hacker and a Microsoft MVP. His commitment to staying at the forefront of technology trends, combined with his passion for sharing knowledge and engaging with the co... Show more

Andrew Madson

Andrew Madson

Head of Education & Evangelism at Tobiko

Andrew Madson is a data and AI leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale analytics transformation for Fortune 100 companies. Currently serving as Head of Education & Evangelism at Tobiko, he leads marketing operations, developer relations, and open-source community initiatives.

As co-founder of Insights X Design, Andrew built a global educational platform reaching 250,000+ subscribers, pioneering innovative approaches to making complex data concepts accessible. He previously served as AI & Analytics Principal Evangelist at Dremio, where he delivered 50+ keynote presentations at global technology conferences and established Apache Iceberg and Apache Polaris meetups across six major cities.

Andrew co-authored O'Reilly's "The Definitive Guide to Apache Polaris" and is currently writing "AI-Ready Data" for Wiley, and "Data Transformation - The Definitive Guide" for O'Reilly. Andrew and has held senior analytics leadership positions at J.P. Morgan Chase, MassMutual, LPL Financial, and Arizona State University. He teaches data analytics and data science at multiple universities and holds master's degrees in Data Analytics and Business Management.

His expertise spans AI strategy, data architecture, open-source leadership, and building technical communities at scale.

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Head of Education & Evangelism at Tobiko Andrew Madson is a data and AI leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale analytics transformation for Fortune 100 companies. Currently serving as Head of Education & Evangelism at Tobiko,... Show more

Jose Luis Latorre Millas

Jose Luis Latorre Millas

José is a Microsoft AI MVP, Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Trainer, and K6 Champion. He is passionate about Azure Cloud and Generative AI, focusing on Agentic AI, Software Architecture, Performance, Profiling, and performance testing. José also loves UI/UX, particularly with XAML-based technologies, and was previously a Silverlight MVP. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and having fun while doing so, whether at user group talks, conferences, or training sessions. Currently, he works at Swiss Life as the Developer Community Lead and Software Architect, where he is helping define the AI Strategy.

José is a Microsoft AI MVP, Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Trainer, and K6 Champion. He is passionate about Azure Cloud and Generative AI, focusing on Agentic AI, Software Architecture, Performance, Profiling, and performance testing. José also loves UI/... Show more

Ankur Roy

Ankur Roy

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

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

Jay Leask

Jay Leask

I facilitate discussions on modern IT practices, using 25 years of IT experience to engage customers in solutions design with a focus on increased the value and decreased risk within collaboration investments. I am a former 3x MVP (Microsoft Teams and SharePoint), a PMP, a certified Microsoft practitioner, and a Washington DC area community leader.

Since 2010, my focus has been on public sector organizations including state, local, and Federal government, as well as education institutions. Today, I lead strategic and technical discussions at the Microsoft Innovation Hub (formerly know as the Microsoft Technology Center), helping connect strategic business and mission requirements with AI capabilities.

Find more about my conference presentations, blogs, and podcasts at https://my.link.gallery/jayleask

I facilitate discussions on modern IT practices, using 25 years of IT experience to engage customers in solutions design with a focus on increased the value and decreased risk within collaboration investments. I am a former 3x MVP (Microsoft Teams an... Show more

Daniel Rohregger

Daniel Rohregger

Daniel is a international Speaker covering topic all around Microsoft 365. With a big focus on Copilot, Adoption and Modern Workplace he loves what he does. With large to medium Enterprises from EMEA he get's experience from the real world and combines that with the passion for technology.

💼 M365 Copilot MVP
💼 AI, Hybrid Work, Teams and Modern Work-Freak
💼 Speaker and Instructor for Microsoft 365 Services
🎓 Certified ScrumMaster, Bachelor Professional for Project Organisation (CCI)

🌇 Regensburg, Germany near Munich area

Daniel is a international Speaker covering topic all around Microsoft 365. With a big focus on Copilot, Adoption and Modern Workplace he loves what he does. With large to medium Enterprises from EMEA he get's experience from the real world and combin... Show more

Glenn F. Henriksen

Glenn F. Henriksen

Glenn F. Henriksen is a mentor and developer from Norway. As the co-founder and CTO of Justify, he gets to build new legal tools for everyone to use, helping to create better communication and less conflict in relationships. He's continuously exploring new tools, processes and technologies, and improving how he and his fellow developers work with code, tasks and projects. He has been a Microsoft Development MVP, a part of the Microsoft Regional Director program and is an ASP.NET Insider and an Azure Advisor. In the past 25+ years he has co-owned two companies, worked as a consultant, manager, support tech, network admin, developer, architect, technical lead and more, but his favourite things are still swapping code for food and building stuff that makes a difference in people’s lives.

Glenn F. Henriksen is a mentor and developer from Norway. As the co-founder and CTO of Justify, he gets to build new legal tools for everyone to use, helping to create better communication and less conflict in relationships. He's continuously explori... Show more

Jeremy Meiss

Jeremy Meiss

Jeremy is an international speaker and is currently the Director of DevRel at OneStream Software, previously at CircleCI, Solace, Auth0, and XDA. With almost 30 years in Tech, covering just about every functional area, including support, system and database administration, application and web development, project management, program management, and systems analysis, Jeremy is active in the DevRel and DevOps communities, a co-creator of DevOpsPartyGames.com, and organizer for DevOpsDays Kansas City. A lover of all things coffee, community, open source, and tech, he’s also house-broken, and (generally) plays well with others.

Jeremy is an international speaker and is currently the Director of DevRel at OneStream Software, previously at CircleCI, Solace, Auth0, and XDA. With almost 30 years in Tech, covering just about every functional area, including support, system and d... Show more

Cat Schneider

Cat Schneider

An experienced data specialist and Power Platform evangelist with a demonstrated track record of innovative work in the public sector for nearly 15 years. She possesses skills in Microsoft-based applications, databases, and quality assurance. Furthermore, she became a self-taught coder due to her unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a passion for helping others improve their coding skills.

An experienced data specialist and Power Platform evangelist with a demonstrated track record of innovative work in the public sector for nearly 15 years. She possesses skills in Microsoft-based applications, databases, and quality assurance. Further... Show more

Karl Groves

Karl Groves

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focuses on pragmatic and efficient ways of improving the accessibility of websites and software.

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focus... Show more

Marcus Ross

Marcus Ross

The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has been operating future-oriented port management from a single source since 2005 and is active wherever efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness are required in the Port of Hamburg. Marcus works there as the CCoE Lead and a team responsible for operating dozens of Kubernetes clusters running several production workloads in hybrid environments. We apply principles like GitOps to orchestrate everything smoothly. Our own developments — such as the Kubernetes Service Catalog, Templater, or tools like the Pod-Restarter — can be found on GitHub: https://github.com/Hamburg-Port-Authority.

The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has been operating future-oriented port management from a single source since 2005 and is active wherever efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness are required in the Port of Hamburg. Marcus works there as the CCoE ... Show more

Maryleen Amaizu

Maryleen Amaizu

Dr. Maryleen Amaizu is a seasoned machine learning engineer and AI specialist with extensive experience developing privacy-aware AI and data solutions across diverse domains including healthcare, finance, public sector, and beyond. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Leicester, where she focused on privacy-preserving machine learning systems.

At Redgate Software, Maryleen builds privacy-aware AI-integrated software to ensure compliance and safe test data sharing. She has worked on synthetic data generation, text anonymisation, LLM-based masking dataset generation, intelligent PII classification, and privacy evaluation framework.

Her expertise and impact have been recognized with several accolades, including the AI Champion of the Year award by Bupa Everywoman in Technology in 2025 and the Excellence Award in Data Protection and Information Privacy from the Young CISO Network in 2022.

Dr. Maryleen Amaizu is a seasoned machine learning engineer and AI specialist with extensive experience developing privacy-aware AI and data solutions across diverse domains including healthcare, finance, public sector, and beyond. She holds a PhD in... Show more

Daniele Mario Areddu

Daniele Mario Areddu

Daniele Mario Areddu is a Computer Science student at the University of Calabria and a freelance developer. He works on applied Artificial Intelligence projects, focusing on the fine-tuning of language models and the development of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems to enable more contextual and intelligent human–machine interactions.
In the field of web development, he builds full-stack applications using Angular for the front-end and Node.js or Python(API REST,Flask etc.etc.) for the back-end, with a strong emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and user experience.
He is also passionate about game development, creating Minecraft plugins and mods in Java, and prototyping games with C++ in Unreal Engine, where he integrates AI-driven NPC behavior and advanced gameplay mechanics.
A tech enthusiast and speaker, Daniele frequently participates in workshops, conferences, and events focused on digital innovation and AI. He is the community lead of Velletri-Dev, organizing meetups and events for students and developers in the Velletri area. He also collaborates with UNIDEA as a Change Model Specialist, promoting digital transformation and a culture of innovation
Since May 2025 he has been collaborating with CaLab.Ia, an innovative company in the world of AI, as Director of the technical department.

Daniele Mario Areddu is a Computer Science student at the University of Calabria and a freelance developer. He works on applied Artificial Intelligence projects, focusing on the fine-tuning of language models and the development of Retrieval-Augmente... Show more

Catherine (Cat) Karow

Catherine (Cat) Karow

Cat Karow is the Founder & CEO of ZoraSafe, a zero-trust cybersecurity platform built to protect the most targeted (and most overlooked) users online: seniors, kids, and everyday people navigating a world of AI-driven scams and digital manipulation. After two decades building complex, high-impact systems for others, Cat is now building something that hits close to home: real-time protection with human-first design.

Cat led product at Apple, ran U.S. ops for McLaren F1, and secured systems for the White House. She scaled HiPerGator, built enterprise tools for Fortune 100s, and now heads Tech Ops at GuidePoint Security. She's a founding member of Hack The Box and Women in HPC.

But despite the prestige, Cat’s proudest work isn’t behind firewalls, it’s in the living rooms of people who never had protection in the first place. ZoraSafe is her answer to the digital threat crisis: an AI-powered platform that doesn't just detect scams, but teaches users how to defend themselves in real time. Think scam detection meets Duolingo (with teeth).

A disabled, self-taught technologist who built her career without a degree, Cat blends elite experience with unshakable grit. She’s not just here to talk about security—she’s here to rewire how we think about it.

Cat Karow is the Founder & CEO of ZoraSafe, a zero-trust cybersecurity platform built to protect the most targeted (and most overlooked) users online: seniors, kids, and everyday people navigating a world of AI-driven scams and digital manipulation. ... Show more

Mark Wiener

Mark Wiener

Mark Wiener is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and CEO of BizCom Global, with over 30 years of experience helping organizations navigate cyber, compliance, and operational risk. He specializes in turning complex technical threats into clear business decisions that reduce liability and build resilience. He connects IT planning directly to business goals. His practical, risk-informed approach empowers leaders—across legal, financial, healthcare, and professional services—to take control of their technology and grow with confidence. Mark has published a book "When Plan B Fails.:

Mark Wiener is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and CEO of BizCom Global, with over 30 years of experience helping organizations navigate cyber, compliance, and operational risk. He specializes in turning complex technical threats into clear b... Show more

Thabang Ledwaba

Thabang Ledwaba

An Engineer that has been in the industry for just over 10 years, with a keen interest in optimization in technology as well as developer relations with regards to training and building effective teams

An Engineer that has been in the industry for just over 10 years, with a keen interest in optimization in technology as well as developer relations with regards to training and building effective teams Show more

Georgi Ivanov

Georgi Ivanov

Engineer trying to adopt to the everchanging IT landscape

Engineer trying to adopt to the everchanging IT landscape Show more

Aleksandar Totovic

Aleksandar Totovic

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, E-Documents, Sustainability, and agent-based innovation in these areas. He has more than three decades of experience in IT, with a strong background in ERP solutions. A former Dynamics NAV MVP, he is a regular lecturer at major international conferences.

Aleksandar is a Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, responsible for core finance and regulatory capabilities, localization strategy, E-Documents, Sustainability, and agent-based innovation in these areas. He has more than three decades... Show more

Sayali Paseband

Sayali Paseband

Sayali Paseband is an accompalished cybersecurity expert with a passion for safeguarding the digital landscape. She is currently a Senior Security Consultant at Verisk, previously a Security Consultant at Amazon Web Services, She has over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and cloud space and has earned over 7 academic degrees in Cybersecurity including Masters in Cybersecurity Analytics, MBA in Information technology Management, Cybersecurity Professional degree from Harvard University, B.Tech, B.S etc,
She is a published author, a youtuber, and has an exceptional ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, actionable insights, making her a sought-after professional in the industry.
Audiences can expect a dynamic and engaging session where Sayali takes the stage, where she shares her wealth of knowledge, real-world experience, and practical advice on staying a step ahead in cybersecurity battle.

Sayali Paseband is an accompalished cybersecurity expert with a passion for safeguarding the digital landscape. She is currently a Senior Security Consultant at Verisk, previously a Security Consultant at Amazon Web Services, She has over 10 years of... Show more

Eric Riz

Eric Riz

Eric is a recognized authority in the advancement of AI and digital transformation with a career marked by impactful projects with global giants such as Disney and Kellogg’s. His expertise in Microsoft 365 has consistently driven transformative change, enhancing corporate efficiencies and aligning technology with strategic business goals.

He is at the forefront of helping organizations adopt Microsoft Copilot and AI-driven tools to unlock new levels of productivity. His work emphasizes how generative AI can transform collaboration, decision-making, and enterprise strategy by embedding intelligence directly into daily workflows. By guiding enterprises through Copilot readiness, governance, and adoption, Eric ensures AI is deployed responsibly and at scale.

Equally central to his work is a strong focus on cybersecurity and risk management. He has deep expertise in deploying Microsoft’s security and compliance stack, including Defender, Sentinel, Intune, and Purview, to protect organizations from evolving digital threats. His strategies enable enterprises to strengthen defenses, safeguard sensitive information, and build resilience against cyber risk while maintaining compliance with global standards.

Eric’s operational acumen is rooted in his ability to define and implement robust corporate technology strategies for Fortune 500 companies. His strategic insights are regularly sought after by industry leaders, and he has shared his expertise on platforms such as Fox Business, The Globe and Mail, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Huffington Post.

In addition to his client work, Eric is a pivotal figure in the tech community. He serves on the Microsoft Cloud Advisory Board, helping shape the future of AI and cloud computing. His contributions have been recognized with six Microsoft MVP awards, underscoring his commitment to innovation and excellence. As a Judge for the Microsoft Imagine Cup, Eric also mentors the next generation of tech leaders, advancing both AI adoption and security practices.

Based in Toronto, Eric balances his professional life with passions as an avid cyclist and hockey enthusiast, bringing the same drive and dedication to his personal pursuits as he does to advancing Copilot, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation.

Eric is a recognized authority in the advancement of AI and digital transformation with a career marked by impactful projects with global giants such as Disney and Kellogg’s. His expertise in Microsoft 365 has consistently driven transformative chang... Show more

Chris Lloyd-Jones

Chris Lloyd-Jones

I'm a software engineer that dabbles in data science, as well as an open source & sustainability enthusiast.

My interests range from Data & AI, from traditional ML through to Agentic AI, having been a Microsoft MVP in AI for three years (prior to the LLM boom!), to composable apps and CodeOps.

In terms of open source communities, I'm the Vice-Chair of the Green Software Foundation, and I'm a leader at OpenUK.

Finally, I lead Platforms and Incubations at Avanade, covering the development of new services, and the adoption of new technologies and capabilities.

I'm a software engineer that dabbles in data science, as well as an open source & sustainability enthusiast. My interests range from Data & AI, from traditional ML through to Agentic AI, having been a Microsoft MVP in AI for three years (prior to ... Show more

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