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

Dean Shev

Dean Shev

Dean Shev, Founder & CEO of VHT.ai and ethical AI pioneer, leads ECHNA AI to transform healthcare decisions with empathy and precision. His Fraser Health redevelopment work optimized operations for major hospital in BC for better outcomes, while HBR Advisory contributions shape industry trends. Holding an MBA, MSc, and H.BSc, Dean's expertise in PROSCI change management ensures responsible AI adoption. Join him to explore hybrid models that outperform human judgment ethically.

Dean Shev, Founder & CEO of VHT.ai and ethical AI pioneer, leads ECHNA AI to transform healthcare decisions with empathy and precision. His Fraser Health redevelopment work optimized operations for major hospital in BC for better outcomes, while HBR ... Show more

Jesutoni Aderibigbe

Jesutoni Aderibigbe

Jesutoni is a first-class law student turned mobile engineer passionate about building beautiful and functional apps using Flutter. With over two years of experience and several successful apps under his belt, his work has even caught the eye of the Google Dev Library. When he’s not writing code, Jesutoni writes blogs, shares insights at speaking engagements, or leads the charge as the Google Developer Group Campus Lead. Balancing the worlds of law and tech, he proves that with enough determination (and a little bit of coffee), you can truly have it all!

Jesutoni is a first-class law student turned mobile engineer passionate about building beautiful and functional apps using Flutter. With over two years of experience and several successful apps under his belt, his work has even caught the eye of the ... Show more

Antonio D'Angelo

Antonio D'Angelo

Antonio D'Angelo, also known as the 47th funniest guy in his workplace (losing count of awards), is your go-to full stack developer specialized in Cybersecurity.

Hailing from the vibrant scene of Napoli (Italy), Antonio has a knack for crafting web application and script (most of the time useless) for everyone – all while trying to explain the intricacies of mental and cognitive bias.

Antonio is the proud companion of a Belgian Shepherd (named Giotto).

Antonio has broadened his horizons to encompass everything, with a focus on Cybersecurity and staying up-to-date with the latest frameworks.

If you catch him on stage at a tech meetup, he'll likely regale you with tales of awkward party encounters and, of course, some technical tidbits – but mainly about his desire to be in bed and sleep

In the rare moments when Antonio isn't knee-deep in coding, you'll find him indulging in his new pastimes: exploring the world of pubs, savoring Guinness, relishing in cevapi delights, and discreetly sharing forbidden knowledge on his personal blog. And yes, he still enjoys writing about himself, but now it's from a hilariously quirky first-person perspective

Antonio D'Angelo, also known as the 47th funniest guy in his workplace (losing count of awards), is your go-to full stack developer specialized in Cybersecurity. Hailing from the vibrant scene of Napoli (Italy), Antonio has a knack for crafting w... Show more

Janell Harlow

Janell Harlow

Janell Harlow is a Certified Public Accountant and the Director of Operations at Step By Step Accounting, a fully cloud based, teaching-oriented accounting and advisory firm.

Step By Step Accounting has been named a Top 50 Woodard Accounting Firm since 2023.

Janell is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and, as a part of Step By Step Accounting, provides outstanding accounting and Fractional CFO services to clients in the Midwest.
She lives in North Dakota, values family, living a balanced lifestyle, and lots of creamer in her coffee.

Janell Harlow is a Certified Public Accountant and the Director of Operations at Step By Step Accounting, a fully cloud based, teaching-oriented accounting and advisory firm. Step By Step Accounting has been named a Top 50 Woodard Accounting Fir... Show more

Dominic Godfroid

Dominic Godfroid

I can be defined as a big data enthusiast, and I'm a huge fan of the Microsoft platform. I'm often called a "data nerd," and I take it as a compliment.
Ever since I first discovered Microsoft Fabric a few years ago, it's amazed me more and more each day. Before Fabric, the last time a product had this effect on me was Power BI.

I can be defined as a big data enthusiast, and I'm a huge fan of the Microsoft platform. I'm often called a "data nerd," and I take it as a compliment. Ever since I first discovered Microsoft Fabric a few years ago, it's amazed me more and more each... Show more

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren is an entrepreneur based in Tallahassee, Florida, with a distinguished background in law and public finance. For more than ten years, she represented local governments and special taxing districts, guiding clients through complex bond financing transactions and infrastructure development projects. Her career has been defined by a reputation for practical legal solutions, strong business insight, and the ability to navigate intricate public finance matters. Today, Sarah applies her expertise to independent ventures she operates alongside her husband, Gabe.

Originally from Aspen, Colorado, Sarah graduated from Aspen High School in 2002 before attending Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communications, graduating cum laude in 2006. During her time at Rollins, she was an active member and president of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She later attended Vanderbilt University Law School, earning her Juris Doctor in 2010, serving as Associate Editor of the Environmental Journal, and gaining valuable experience through the International Law Practice Clinic.

Sarah began her career at American Express in 2011, excelling in corporate account business development and ranking among the company’s top performers. In 2013, she returned to law as counsel for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, where she focused on community planning and strategic business development. This role deepened her knowledge of government operations and laid the foundation for her specialization in special districts.

In 2014, she joined Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., becoming a shareholder and working extensively with community development districts, stewardship districts, and real estate developers. She advised on public bidding, infrastructure construction, and tax-exempt bond financing. In 2022, Sarah joined Bryant Miller Olive P.A., continuing her work in public finance and collaborating with local governments, underwriters, and industry leaders to bring critical projects to fruition.

Outside of her professional achievements, Sarah Warren is active in the Urban Land Institute, contributing to leadership initiatives and educational outreach. A lifelong equestrian, she competed nationally, co-founded the Rollins College Equestrian Team, and continues to ride for pleasure. She also enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and creative writing, pursuits that reflect her passion for both the outdoors and intellectual exploration.

Sarah Warren is an entrepreneur based in Tallahassee, Florida, with a distinguished background in law and public finance. For more than ten years, she represented local governments and special taxing districts, guiding clients through complex bond fi... Show more

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE is the ICANN 79 Paul Muchene Award Winner and he is the current President (2023-2026) of Internet Society, Nigeria Chapter. He is experienced in ICT Industry Regulations, Standardisation, Project Management, School on Internet Governance, Policy Development Processes, ICT Product Certification and Testing, System Audit, Emerging Technologies, Data Governance, Theory of Change, etc.
He has more than 20 years of post-graduation experience in the field of engineering and ICT regulations. Kunle studied Electrical & Electronics Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria. He has double Masters - the first one in Communications Management at Bucks New University, England and the second one is Master of Science in Information Technology from National Open University of Nigeria. He is a certified Business Continuity Management Auditor (ISO22302), certified Auditor, Quality Management System (ISO9001), and a certified PRINCE 2 Practitioner.
He has presented and published formal technical papers on various topical issues including the Internet of Things, Digital Transformation, Internet Decolonization, Gig Economy etc. His works have been cited with i10 and h-index-rated citations numbering 30. He is registered with the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, and he is a member of the ITU-T Study Group 11 and a Vice Chairman of UN ITU Metaverse Focus Group. He became a Senior Member of the IEEE, USA in March 2018. His most recent technical paper is: “Artificial General Intelligence Terrorism”, published in November 2024.

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE is the ICANN 79 Paul Muchene Award Winner and he is the current President (2023-2026) of Internet Society, Nigeria Chapter. He is experienced in ICT Industry Regulations, Standardisation, Project Management, School on I... Show more

Blessing Agbor

Blessing Agbor


Blessing Agbor is an API Security Engineer with 2 years of experience in application security, specializing in the emerging threat landscape where artificial intelligence meets traditional API vulnerabilities. Operating at the intersection of OWASP API Security Top 10 and OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, she addresses the critical security gaps that most organizations miss when deploying AI agents and LLM-powered systems. Her research focuses on cross-framework vulnerability analysis, demonstrating how attackers chain traditional API flaws (BOLA, broken authentication, excessive data exposure) with LLM-specific vulnerabilities (prompt injection, insecure plugins, excessive agency) to achieve complete system compromise. This work emerged from conducting real-world security assessments of AI agent deployments in fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS platforms across multiple continents.

Throughout her career, Blessing has conducted security assessments for organizations and identified 5+ critical vulnerabilities. She holds CompTIA Certs as well as APISEC and actively contributes to the security community through technical blog posts and local security meetups. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Blessing Agbor is committed to elevating cybersecurity expertise across emerging markets. She believes that advanced security knowledge should be accessible to all practitioners, regardless of geography or organizational size. When not breaking AI agents, she enjoys vlogging, reading books, and documenting her memories.

She has served in technical and leadership roles for major community-led events, including Google Developers Group's Build with AI, DevFest, TechSafe, and STEMCON Tour, and regularly speaks on how security, ethics, and human behavior intersect in tech development. Currently, she’s working on API security projects—deepening her expertise in securing APIs, understanding real-world attack surfaces, implementing threat modeling, and integrating security seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines. Her focus is on building resilient, developer-friendly security workflows that align with modern DevSecOps practices.

Blessing Agbor is an API Security Engineer with 2 years of experience in application security, specializing in the emerging threat landscape where artificial intelligence meets traditional API vulnerabilities. Operating at the intersection of OWASP... Show more

Randy Durfee

Randy Durfee

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Lalit Kumar Bhasin

Lalit Kumar Bhasin

Lalit Kumar Bhasin is a maintainer of OpenTelemetry C++ and OpenTelemetry Rust, with a strong focus on observability in native and systems-level environments. He has spent the past five years at Microsoft working on production-grade telemetry pipelines and open-source instrumentation. His work bridges high-performance native applications and modern observability standards, with a focus on using eBPF and Rust to push OpenTelemetry deeper into the stack.

Lalit Kumar Bhasin is a maintainer of OpenTelemetry C++ and OpenTelemetry Rust, with a strong focus on observability in native and systems-level environments. He has spent the past five years at Microsoft working on production-grade telemetry pipelin... Show more

Cristian Klein

Cristian Klein

Cristian is Technical Product Owner and Data Protection Officer at Elastisys. He reviews data protection regulations and security best practices, to translate those into Kubernetes and Cloud Native solutions. He gathered over 20 years of experience acting variously as an on-call network engineer, cloud architect and teacher. You can follow him on LinkedIn, where I post about topics at the intersection of information security and Kubernetes. When coming out of the clouds, Cristian enjoys indoor climbing.

Cristian is Technical Product Owner and Data Protection Officer at Elastisys. He reviews data protection regulations and security best practices, to translate those into Kubernetes and Cloud Native solutions. He gathered over 20 years of experience a... Show more

Bishop Elias Lorenzo

Bishop Elias Lorenzo

Bishop Elias Lorenzo was born in Brooklyn in October 1960 and raised in Sunset Park, where he attended a parish elementary school that helped shape his early understanding of faith, learning, and community life. Growing up in this environment taught him the value of steady routines, careful study, and a sense of responsibility toward others. These early influences encouraged him to develop habits that supported personal growth and service. Over time, the lessons he gained in childhood guided him toward a vocation centered on humility, dedication, and a willingness to learn at every stage.

Bishop Elias continued his education at a Catholic college, where he completed a degree in philosophy before entering a Benedictine monastery to begin religious life. When he professed vows in the mid-1980s, he embraced the rhythm of prayer, work, and community that shapes monastic living. He was later ordained a priest, taking on responsibilities that required thoughtful attention to both spiritual and practical needs. Through these early years, he grew in his understanding of how patient listening and steady guidance foster trust and support within a faith community.

Lorenzo began his ministry as a teacher at a secondary school connected to his monastery. He taught religion, helped organize retreats, and supported students through service programs that encouraged them to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. His work placed him in direct contact with young people, helping him understand their hopes and challenges. As his responsibilities expanded, he also collaborated with administrators and the school’s board. Despite these added tasks, he continued teaching because he believed meaningful leadership begins with personal engagement.

Bishop Elias Lorenzo deepened his ministry through advanced academic studies. He completed graduate work in liturgical theology, gaining insight into how worship nurtures community life and shapes shared experiences of faith. He later pursued studies in counseling, learning practical ways to support individuals facing emotional and personal difficulties. He then completed formal studies in canon law, preparing him to help religious communities navigate governance and pastoral care matters. These combined disciplines strengthened his ability to serve consistently, clearly, and with understanding.

Bishop Elias accepted leadership roles within monastic communities in the United States and abroad. He first served as prior at his home abbey before assuming the same position at an international Benedictine community in Rome. There, he worked with members from many nations, gaining experience in cross-cultural cooperation across diverse environments. He later represented monastic communities in matters requiring communication with the Vatican. These responsibilities broadened his awareness of global religious life and strengthened his appreciation for the varied needs of communities worldwide.

Lorenzo contributed to international Benedictine education by supporting programs that enhanced academic formation and spiritual development in schools across several continents. His background as a teacher helped him connect easily with educators, students, and administrators. In addition to his educational involvement, he participated in humanitarian medical missions in several countries, supporting teams and providing assistance as needed. These experiences reinforced his belief that service thrives when approached with openness, humility, and respect for different cultures.

Bishop Elias R Lorenzo remained committed to promoting safe environments and responsible structures within religious and educational settings. He worked with organizations focused on protecting vulnerable individuals and establishing procedures that encourage transparency and accountability. He also served in diocesan roles requiring thoughtful communication with clergy, religious communities, and laypeople. Through this work, he became known for his steady approach to addressing concerns and his dedication to building trust within institutions.

Bishop Lorenzo was appointed an auxiliary bishop in 2020 and later received episcopal consecration in the cathedral of his archdiocese. In this role, he serves a large county, supporting parishes, pastoral programs, administrative needs, and canonical matters. His daily responsibilities require careful judgment, clear communication, and a willingness to understand the situations of diverse communities. He continues to approach these duties with humility, seeking to guide and support others through steady and thoughtful service.

Bishop Elias Lorenzo offers an example of leadership formed through gradual growth, quiet dedication, and consistent commitment. His life reflects how meaningful influence develops not through sudden recognition but through the accumulation of small, faithful actions. Those who know his journey often observe his attentive manner and his readiness to serve wherever needed. His path encourages others to see that lasting contributions arise from patience, integrity, and a sincere desire to support others' well-being.

Bishop Elias Lorenzo was born in Brooklyn in October 1960 and raised in Sunset Park, where he attended a parish elementary school that helped shape his early understanding of faith, learning, and community life. Growing up in this environment taught ... Show more

Bharath Kumar Reddy Janumpally

Bharath Kumar Reddy Janumpally

I’m Bharath Kumar Reddy Janumpally, a Staff Software Engineer at PayPal, where I lead the design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance backend systems for the company’s next-generation checkout platform. Over the past decade, I’ve built distributed and cloud-native systems across Amazon, Microsoft, TIBCO, and PayPal—solving challenges in scalability, reliability, and compliance that power millions of daily transactions.

Outside of work, I’m an IEEE Senior Member and an active conference reviewer. I’ve reviewed dozens of research papers and served on technical program committees for international conferences such as GenAICHI, ICAD, and NGISE.

I’m passionate about engineering for scale, simplifying complexity, and mentoring teams to build systems that quietly do the hard work—resiliently and reliably.

I’m Bharath Kumar Reddy Janumpally, a Staff Software Engineer at PayPal, where I lead the design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance backend systems for the company’s next-generation checkout platform. Over the past decade, I’ve built... Show more

Oliver Szimmetat

Oliver Szimmetat

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, Product Security, Physical Security, and Compliance audits.

Before joining TAXbit in 2023, he was Head of Cloud Security at Uber Engineering in Seattle. There, he built a team working on secure-by-default architecture, best practices, engineering standards, automated compliance (SOC II, SOX, PCI, HIPPA, GDPR, ISO 27001), monitoring tools, data security, and threat detection/response solutions for all of Uber’s cloud assets and engineering efforts.

Prior to that, Oliver spent over 18 years at Microsoft, where he worked in various engineering and engineering management roles contributing to Windows client security (developing, testing, and releasing security updates), anti-piracy, cloud security standards, security testing (Windows, Office, and Azure), and continuous integration/delivery for all the company’s commercial online services.

In his spare time, he also volunteers to deliver (security) engineering training to schools and start-up companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, ... Show more

Andrew Byer

Andrew Byer

Andrew Byer, Attorney, was born in 1962 in Jersey City, New Jersey, into a family enriched by his Italian immigrant mother's heritage. This bicultural environment, which included significant time spent in Italy, ingrained a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, influencing his aspirations and later career in international law. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Columbia University, graduating in 1984, and his global perspective was further enhanced by a semester abroad in France.

After completing his Juris Doctor at Syracuse University College of Law in 1987, Andrew began his legal career in South Florida. His initial role was as Lease Administrator and Legal Counsel at Miracle Marketplace in Coral Gables, where he honed his skills in commercial law by managing lease negotiations and tenant relations.

In 1990, Andrew's career path shifted toward international business when he assumed the role of Director of Operations for Maria Pia, an Italian shoe manufacturer, in closing its U.S. operations. His fluency in Italian and comprehensive legal knowledge were crucial in overseeing the orderly shutdown of the company's American presence. He continued to build on this international experience from 1991 to 1994 as General Counsel and Director of International Sales at Intracorp, Inc., a firm that developed video gaming software. In this role, Andrew was pivotal in securing licensing deals with Hollywood studios, allowing for the creation of video games based on popular films, which dramatically expanded the company’s reach into global markets.

In 1994, leveraging his extensive legal and international business experience, Andrew founded the Law Offices of Andrew Byer. His practice specializes in helping European companies enter and thrive in the U.S. market, offering legal guidance and strategic business insights. His multilingual skills and deep understanding of cross-border transactions made his firm a valuable asset to its clients.

Driven by his love for high-quality audio, Andrew opened Magnum Opus Audio in 2007, a Fort Lauderdale boutique specializing in high-end audio and home theater systems. As the retail landscape evolved, he shifted his entrepreneurial focus to real estate, founding AJ&J Holdings, LLC, and later Bozhlona, Inc. in 2024, focusing on property management.

Outside his professional life, Andrew is an active philanthropist, mainly engaged in animal welfare and community service initiatives. Today, Andrew Byer significantly contributes to his industry and community, utilizing his vast experience in law, business, and real estate.

Andrew Byer, Attorney, was born in 1962 in Jersey City, New Jersey, into a family enriched by his Italian immigrant mother's heritage. This bicultural environment, which included significant time spent in Italy, ingrained a deep appreciation for dive... Show more

Alain Schneiter

Alain Schneiter

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

Andrew DeMuth

Andrew DeMuth

Passionate about all things leadership, Andrew speaks throughout the country to both public and private sector audiences. His philosophy centers around the concept that, as leaders, we owe our people nothing less than the most exceptional leadership possible.

For the past eight years, Andrew has served with the Attorney General’s Office as the manager of the law enforcement DNA collection program known as CODIS, overseeing the process for more than 500 participating law enforcement agencies. Before that, he served with a municipal police department for 25 years with 18 of those years in various leadership roles.

Andrew is a graduate of the IACP Command and Leadership Academy and the basic and advanced Penn State Police Executive Development programs. He has a master’s degree in administrative science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Andrew is a recipient of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Excellence in Leadership Director’s Award and numerous other awards throughout his career, including the Medal of Valor from the New Jersey State PBA.

Passionate about all things leadership, Andrew speaks throughout the country to both public and private sector audiences. His philosophy centers around the concept that, as leaders, we owe our people nothing less than the most exceptional leadership ... Show more

Patrick Henley

Patrick Henley

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additionally, he teaches courses in HR, Management, & Technology at the college level. Patrick earned his bachelor’s in psychology from Kennesaw State University, a master’s in business administration from Troy University, and recently earned a doctorate in business administration at the Florida Institute of Technology. He holds both the SPHR & SHRM-SCP certifications.

Patrick Henley has served as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management with the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority for more than seven years. He has worked in various HR and Risk Management leadership roles for more than 20 years. Additio... Show more

Joshua Omole

Joshua Omole

Joshua Omole is passionate about helping businesses bridge the gap between technology and strategy. With expertise in AI integration, IT, and project management, he brings practical insights that show leaders how to work smarter, not harder. His focus is always on creating real impact—turning complex ideas into simple, actionable solutions that drive growth and transformation.

Joshua Omole is passionate about helping businesses bridge the gap between technology and strategy. With expertise in AI integration, IT, and project management, he brings practical insights that show leaders how to work smarter, not harder. His focu... Show more

Alexandra Popa

Alexandra Popa

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

Michelle Buckner

Michelle Buckner

Michelle Buckner is a cybersecurity compliance leader specializing in AI governance, FedRAMP, Web3, and emerging technology compliance frameworks. With extensive experience at NASA and USPTO, Michelle translates complex cybersecurity and compliance challenges into clear, actionable insights. As a thought leader regularly published on opensource.net and devops.com, Michelle is passionate about guiding organizations toward secure, compliant, and innovative technology practices. Known for engaging, practical presentations, Michelle equips audiences with strategies to navigate today's cybersecurity and compliance landscape confidently and effectively.

Michelle Buckner is a cybersecurity compliance leader specializing in AI governance, FedRAMP, Web3, and emerging technology compliance frameworks. With extensive experience at NASA and USPTO, Michelle translates complex cybersecurity and compliance c... Show more

Shana Fancher

Shana Fancher

Dr. Shana Fancher is an author, speaker, and educational leader passionate about equipping professionals to lead with impact. As founder of Dr. Fancher Speaks and author of The War on Childhood: The Fight to Raise Resilient Kids, she empowers audiences with practical tools for resilience, leadership, and AI-powered productivity.

Dr. Shana Fancher is an author, speaker, and educational leader passionate about equipping professionals to lead with impact. As founder of Dr. Fancher Speaks and author of The War on Childhood: The Fight to Raise Resilient Kids, she empowers audienc... Show more

Francisco Carneiro

Francisco Carneiro

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fostering global partnerships. With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering transformative strategies, my expertise spans AI, data insights, and full-stack development, consistently driving new revenue streams and optimizing business performance.

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fosteri... Show more

Keyaan Williams

Keyaan Williams

Keyaan J Williams is a risk governance leader who is known globally for the enterprise risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI programs that he has created and deployed for global organizations in various industries. In addition to leadership of a management consulting firm, he actively serves as a board director and advisor for commercial and non-profit organizations. He has also been recognized for his work as a regular keynote speaker, an occasional stand-up comic, and a published author. You can find his thoughts about governance of enterprise cybersecurity and technology risk published in books, professional journals, and on LinkedIn.

Keyaan J Williams is a risk governance leader who is known globally for the enterprise risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI programs that he has created and deployed for global organizations in various industries. In addition to leadership of a ... Show more

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing (Dr. TAB), Human Resources Director for the City of Peachtree City, is an accomplished HR professional with over 20 years in the industry (16 years in local government). She is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that positively impact productivity and overall employee satisfaction. Dr. TAB specializes in training and development, talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, wellness programs and risk management. Dr. TAB is a training instructor for the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, an adjunct professor for Strayer University and Columbia Southern University, and a Georgia POST training instructor.

Dr. TAB currently serves as President of the Georgia Public Employer Labor Relations Association, Past President of the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association, and Past Vice President of Membership for the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources-Atlanta Chapter. She also sits on several advisory councils and board of directors to include SHRM-Atlanta board of directors. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources through the Human Resources Certification Institute, the Society for Human Resource Management, and an Advanced Certified Human Resources Manager through the University of Georgia. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree in HR from Capella University.

Dr. TAB is originally from the greater St. Louis metro area. In her spare time, you can find her on her rollerskates three times a week or riding her Harley Iron 883 Sportster motorcycle!

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing (Dr. TAB), Human Resources Director for the City of Peachtree City, is an accomplished HR professional with over 20 years in the industry (16 years in local government). She is responsible for developing and implementing policie... Show more

Michael Laidler

Michael Laidler

Michael Laidler is a leadership speaker and resilience strategist with more than 20 years of experience navigating high-pressure roles in law enforcement. His signature philosophy, Failure F.U.E.L.S. Growth reflects his belief that adversity is not a dead end, it’s the foundation for resilience, leadership, and long-term success.

Throughout his career as a police officer, border patrol agent, federal prison executive, and entrepreneur, Michael has led teams through some of the toughest environments imaginable. His personal journey, marked by homelessness, family mental health struggles, divorce, and the emotional toll of frontline law enforcement has shaped his message: setbacks can either break you or build you.

As an MBA graduate, John Maxwell Team-certified coach, best-selling author, and international speaker, Michael blends research, leadership expertise, and lived experience to deliver actionable strategies. His Winning the Battle Between Your Ears signature keynote is built on the Failure F.U.E.L.S. Growth framework, which equips leaders to face challenges with clarity, sustain resilience, and create accountability-driven cultures.

Michael has spoken to tens of thousands worldwide, from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations and first responder agencies. His engaging keynotes empower leaders to manage stress, reduce burnout, and sharpen decision-making, driving measurable results across teams and organizations.

Michael’s mission is simple: to help leaders and organizations turn setbacks into fuel for growth, cultivating resilience and purpose that lasts far beyond the moment.

Michael Laidler is a leadership speaker and resilience strategist with more than 20 years of experience navigating high-pressure roles in law enforcement. His signature philosophy, Failure F.U.E.L.S. Growth reflects his belief that adversity is not a... Show more

Marc Rodenkirchen

Marc Rodenkirchen

13 years at Deutsche Telekom, 10 years as Enterprise Architekt, 2 years Reorganisation Telekom IT CoreTeam, 2 years IT@Motion Stream "Culture of Trust" CoreTeam, 2,5 years People Lead Chapter Business Analyst, founded Passioneers in January 2025

13 years at Deutsche Telekom, 10 years as Enterprise Architekt, 2 years Reorganisation Telekom IT CoreTeam, 2 years IT@Motion Stream "Culture of Trust" CoreTeam, 2,5 years People Lead Chapter Business Analyst, founded Passioneers in January 2025 Show more

Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE

Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE

Robert Nordlander has over 20 years of experience as a special agent with IRS-Criminal Investigation, where he chased tax evaders and money launderers around the world. He is currently the owner of a CPA firm that focuses on forensic accounting and resolving tough tax problems. He is an author of three books on criminal taxes and unpaid payroll taxes. Nordlander speaks on national stages on forensic accounting, tax resolution, and white-collar investigations.

Robert Nordlander has over 20 years of experience as a special agent with IRS-Criminal Investigation, where he chased tax evaders and money launderers around the world. He is currently the owner of a CPA firm that focuses on forensic accounting and ... Show more

Anjali Mehta

Anjali Mehta

Anjali is a human rights and law of war attorney, speaker, athlete, and professional artist, who currently runs a nonprofit dedicated to combating gender-based violence. She is a TEDx speaker and Fulbright Scholarship grantee.

Anjali has worked at the intersection of women's rights, gender-based violence, art, and law in India, the U.K., Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. Her work as a lawyer includes representing foreign governments in human rights cases before international courts, achieving asylum for asylum-seekers persecuted on the basis of their gender, and working on Constitutional rights cases to protect the rights of transgender girl athletes in the U.S.

As an artist, Anjali explores themes of social justice through art. Her movement films have been nominated for several awards, including at the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase, and Anjali has received a Bessie nomination for outstanding performer for her achievement in dance.

She is currently climbing the Seven Summits to amplify the voices and power of survivors, while building a coalition of organizations around the world. She's on track to be the first Indian-American woman to do so. The coalition she is building through this campaign will be part of the first ever global digital hub for survivors, advocates, and grassroots organizations combating gender-based violence to connect in real time, all the time.

Anjali is a human rights and law of war attorney, speaker, athlete, and professional artist, who currently runs a nonprofit dedicated to combating gender-based violence. She is a TEDx speaker and Fulbright Scholarship grantee. Anjali has worked a... Show more

Martin Op 't Land

Martin Op 't Land

Martin is gefascineerd door de vraag "hoe blijven verantwoordelijkheden in ketens helder?" Als lid van de Strafrechtketen-Architectuurraad ontwikkelde hij samen met ketenpartners de aanpak Handreiking KetenBusinessAnalyse (HKBA) voor het Ministerie van JenV. Martin past deze toe in veranderopgaven om te komen tot waardegericht ketendienstontwerp. Van huis uit wiskundige, en met ruime werkervaring in organisatie-ontwerp en informatievoorziening, promoveerde hij eerder op het ontwerp van nieuwe en wijzigende verantwoordelijkheden in ketens.

Martin is gefascineerd door de vraag "hoe blijven verantwoordelijkheden in ketens helder?" Als lid van de Strafrechtketen-Architectuurraad ontwikkelde hij samen met ketenpartners de aanpak Handreiking KetenBusinessAnalyse (HKBA) voor het Ministerie v... Show more

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