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

Joris Schut

Joris Schut

Joris Schut is an experienced expert in data and technology management with extensive experience in guiding organizations through digital transformations. With his broad expertise and in-depth knowledge, he helps organizations optimize their data processes and harness the power of AI.

Joris is known for his innovative approach and profound insights. His contributions help organizations become future-proof by enabling them to gain better control over their data and effectively implement AI solutions.

Joris Schut is an experienced expert in data and technology management with extensive experience in guiding organizations through digital transformations. With his broad expertise and in-depth knowledge, he helps organizations optimize their data pro... 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

Roy Saurabh

Roy Saurabh

Roy Saurabh is Founder & CEO of AffectLog and an applied researcher in AI governance, privacy engineering, and accountable ML systems. He has worked with UNESCO, the European Commission, and national governments on operationalising trustworthy AI, and leads EU-funded projects focused on embedding compliance, auditability, and privacy directly into ML pipelines.

Roy Saurabh is Founder & CEO of AffectLog and an applied researcher in AI governance, privacy engineering, and accountable ML systems. He has worked with UNESCO, the European Commission, and national governments on operationalising trustworthy AI, an... Show more

Christian Fazili Mihigo

Christian Fazili Mihigo

Juriste de formation et de carrière, Christian Fazili Mihigo est Magistrat congolais, Enseignant et Chercheur spécialisé en droits humains et particulièrement en droit numérique. Il a obtenu un Master en droits de l’homme et démocratisation en Afrique à l’Université de Pretoria, où il a consacré sa thèse à la protection des données personnelles. Passionné par les enjeux liés à la gouvernance de l’Internet et aux technologies émergentes, il est le tout premier magistrat congolais à avoir participé aux Forums africains sur les droits numériques, puis au Forum des Nations Unies sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en 2025. Son parcours allie expertise académique et pratique judiciaire, avec un engagement constant pour promouvoir un environnement numérique inclusif, respectueux des droits fondamentaux et adapté aux réalités des pays du Sud.

Juriste de formation et de carrière, Christian Fazili Mihigo est Magistrat congolais, Enseignant et Chercheur spécialisé en droits humains et particulièrement en droit numérique. Il a obtenu un Master en droits de l’homme et démocratisation en Afriqu... Show more

Dennis Oxaas

Dennis Oxaas

Dennis Oxaas is a security and technology management professional with extensive experience from the Norwegian defence and security sector. He is currently completing a master’s thesis in technology management focusing on risk, governance, and the use of external consultants in security-classified procurements.

His work combines practical project experience with empirical research into how human, organizational, and governance factors influence security in complex, regulated environments.

Dennis Oxaas is a security and technology management professional with extensive experience from the Norwegian defence and security sector. He is currently completing a master’s thesis in technology management focusing on risk, governance, and the us... Show more

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

Ganapathi Yeleswarapu

Ganapathi Yeleswarapu

With over 18 years of industry experience, I currently serve as a Supervisor of Data Engineering in MoneyGram, a FinTech organization in the United States.

My professional expertise includes Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing.

More specific experience on FinTech AI - Scaling Risk, Compliance, and Insight (Precision, speed, and trust define the financial industry—making it a natural fit for applied AI. This session explores how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping risk management, compliance, and operational workflows across the sector)

With over 18 years of industry experience, I currently serve as a Supervisor of Data Engineering in MoneyGram, a FinTech organization in the United States. My professional expertise includes Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligenc... Show more

Gadi Orellana

Gadi Orellana

Arquitecto de software apasionado por el compliance y la construcción de soluciones seguras en industrias altamente reguladas. Me especializo en transformar requisitos legales y regulatorios en arquitecturas tecnológicas escalables en sectores como seguros, finanzas, logística y legal.

Arquitecto de software apasionado por el compliance y la construcción de soluciones seguras en industrias altamente reguladas. Me especializo en transformar requisitos legales y regulatorios en arquitecturas tecnológicas escalables en sectores como s... Show more

S. David Brown

S. David Brown

David Brown is a seasoned CIO with a diverse background in law and technology, currently leading the IT initiatives at National Power. With a keen focus on balancing innovation, security, and usability, David has successfully implemented a technology program that ensures every employee has access to modern, standardized equipment, boosting productivity across the company. Under his leadership, National Power not only streamlined its IT operations by creating an in-house IT department but also saved millions in operating costs through strategic projects like the deployment of Business Central and Field Service, and the migration from Dynamics SL.

David’s unique approach to technology leadership is deeply influenced by his legal training, which honed his analytical thinking, attention to detail, and risk management skills. These qualities, combined with his business acumen from his time at the UNC business school, enable him to navigate complex challenges and negotiate critical contracts with ease.

A proponent of lean and agile methodologies, David manages his department using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), ensuring that challenges are met with resilience and efficiency. He is particularly excited about the potential of AI and the promise of ubiquitous internet access, technologies he sees as transformative for the energy sector.

David is committed to fostering a culture of continuous growth within his team. He integrates mentorship into his leadership style, offering clear goals, daily training, and fostering accountability. His use of data analytics to drive IT initiatives and optimize costs exemplifies his forward-thinking approach, ensuring that every technology decision contributes to the company’s success.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, David enforces a zero-e-waste policy, ensuring that decommissioned technology is either repurposed or recycled responsibly. He also champions work-life balance, promoting a culture where professional growth is encouraged without sacrificing personal well-being.

David stays at the forefront of industry trends by consuming a wealth of tech news daily, and he advises aspiring CIOs to always question the status quo, understand the reasons behind their actions, and lead with kindness and accountability.

David Brown is a seasoned CIO with a diverse background in law and technology, currently leading the IT initiatives at National Power. With a keen focus on balancing innovation, security, and usability, David has successfully implemented a technology... Show more

Emmanuel Vitus

Emmanuel Vitus

Emmanuel Elolo Agbenonwossi is a specialist in artificial intelligence public policy, digital governance and cyber diplomacy, with more than 10 years of experience advising governments, regional organisations and multilateral institutions in Africa and the Global South. He is the architect of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the Republic of Guinea, developed with the United Nations Development Programme, where he led the national AI ecosystem assessment and structured the strategic vision for 2026–2035. At the regional level, he drafted AI ethical governance guidelines for 7 francophone African countries, supporting the integration of human rights, accountability and public interest safeguards into AI policy frameworks. He regularly serves as a lead expert for institutions including the African Union, ECOWAS, UNECA, ITU, UNESCO, Smart Africa, the Internet Society and ICANN. His work focuses on AI governance, ethics and human rights, data governance, digital sovereignty and the geopolitical implications of algorithmic systems.

Emmanuel Elolo Agbenonwossi is a specialist in artificial intelligence public policy, digital governance and cyber diplomacy, with more than 10 years of experience advising governments, regional organisations and multilateral institutions in Africa a... Show more

Petro Kostiv

Petro Kostiv

Petro Richard Kostiv was born in Ukraine and immigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen. The experience of adapting to a new culture and language taught him resilience, independence, and compassion for others pursuing better opportunities. This personal journey later shaped his mission as a legal professional, enabling him to help clients navigate complex transitions with empathy and precision. Having visited over 150 countries, Petro has developed a profound understanding of diverse legal, social, and economic systems.

He speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian fluently, and also reads and converses in German and Mandarin. Petro’s education mirrors his international outlook. He earned a B.A. with honors in history from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on Latin American political and economic development. He then obtained an M.A. in political science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, where he earned a certificate in international law.

During his studies, Petro worked at the Supreme Court of Argentina, where he observed constitutional and administrative law in practice. He also pursued a B.S. in Aviation and a certificate in U.S. Aviation Law from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, complemented by IATA training in aviation safety and compliance. After several years in international legal research, Petro founded Kostiv & Associates, a global law firm with offices across Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Baltimore, and Miami.

Petro’s practice encompasses immigration, business, and aviation consulting, providing clients with comprehensive cross-border legal support. He has appeared before federal courts, embassies, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, advising thousands of individuals and businesses. As a licensed commercial pilot and FAA-certified flight instructor, Petro combines legal knowledge with aviation expertise, enabling him to provide exceptional insight on matters involving regulatory compliance, aircraft finance, and aviation insurance.

As managing partner, Petro Kostiv leads his firm with integrity, strategic vision, and a focus on client-centered results. He also teaches and lectures internationally, having designed a U.S. Legal System course for Kiev University of Law. His humanitarian work includes supporting orphanages and disaster relief programs in Africa and Latin America. As president of the Ukrainian American Bar Association, Petro continues to advocate for legal reform, global cooperation, and the empowerment of future legal professionals.

Petro Richard Kostiv was born in Ukraine and immigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen. The experience of adapting to a new culture and language taught him resilience, independence, and compassion for others pursuing better opportunities... Show more

Marija Bošković Batarelo

Marija Bošković Batarelo

Marija is the founder and director of Parser compliance. Marija’s work focuses on legal compliance, privacy and data protection, information security.

In 2010, Marija received her Mag. Jur. from the University of Zagreb and, in 2015, her LL.M. degree from Tilburg University (The Netherlands) in the field of Law and Technology. She was one of the first people with a master’s thesis topic focused on the legal and regulatory aspects of Smart City projects, and data protection challenges related to the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

She passed the bar exam and completed an ISO 27001 Internal Auditor course. She finished courses in Python programming, artificial intelligence and digital marketing. Marija is also Certified AI and Trust Privacy Compliance Officer from Maastricht University, Netherlands.

She began her career in law firms and continued in the banking industry, where she was appointed Data Protection Officer. For the last 10 years she has been performing services of Data Protection Officer and Privacy Officer and advising clients from various industries – from the food and IT industries to the energy and media/marketing industries – operating worldwide.

From 2023 to 2024 she worked as an external advisor for the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency together with the Italian Data Protection Authority – Garante Privacy, University of Florence, FOI University, and Vrije University Brussels on the EU project ARC2 and on the development of the web tool Olivia with 15 GDPR modules intended for entrepreneurs’ GDPR compliance.

Marija regularly attends international and local conferences on privacy and data protection and holds seminars and workshops on GDPR compliance for lawyers, data protection officers and compliance officers. She was teaching Security, ethics and privacy of data at Algebra Bernays University and currently she performs duties as a member of Council for Cooperation with the Economy and NGOs of Faculty of Law in Zagreb.

In 2024, she was recognised as one of the top 50 women in high-tech in Croatia. She is a mentor for AI start‐ups at the Bird incubator, a member of the ICC Commission on the Digital Economy, Chair of the Compliance Committee of the International Women’s Business Network, President of the Corporate Lawyers Association, and one of the founders and Vice‐President of the Croatian Compliance Association.

Marija is the founder and director of Parser compliance. Marija’s work focuses on legal compliance, privacy and data protection, information security. In 2010, Marija received her Mag. Jur. from the University of Zagreb and, in 2015, her LL.M. deg... Show more

Joe Goldstein

Joe Goldstein

Joe Goldstein is a technology leader with over 36 years of experience. Mr.Goldstein founded OCS IT (Optimized Computer Solutions) to provide high-level technology solutions to ENT practices ranging from three to over one hundred providers. In addition, the OCS IT team offers a range of services, including cyber security, disaster recovery/business continuity planning, networking, and IT strategic planning. Joe is a subject matter expert on HIPAA/HITECH and has designed entire infrastructures for enterprise-level healthcare organizations.

Mr. Goldstein has volunteered as a mentor for multiple high school cybersecurity programs, including the nationally recognized Troy High School Cyber Defense Team. He also serves on the board as a volunteer mentor for youth-focused not-for-profit organizations.

On a personal level, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and pets. He is living his dream and feels blessed to be able to pursue his passion every day.

Joe Goldstein is a technology leader with over 36 years of experience. Mr.Goldstein founded OCS IT (Optimized Computer Solutions) to provide high-level technology solutions to ENT practices ranging from three to over one hundred providers. In additio... Show more

Nick Kamboj

Nick Kamboj

Nick H. Kamboj - Futurist & CEO of Aston & James Strategy, LLC - Harvard University, Columbia Law School, The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of London and University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate; trusted advisor to Fortune 500 executives, government leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and more; and author of Quantum Prodigy: Creating Powerful Leaders. Nick has expended his career implementing new technologies and researching how emerging leaders navigate them. His groundbreaking integrated technical leadership framework reveals what it truly takes to succeed in a highly dynamic and every changing landscape.

Nick H. Kamboj - Futurist & CEO of Aston & James Strategy, LLC - Harvard University, Columbia Law School, The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of London and University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate; trusted advisor to Fortun... Show more

Kari Adams

Kari Adams

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leaders, partnering with school administrators to develop inclusive systems that center students with disabilities, particularly those most marginalized. With nearly two decades of experience, Kari’s work has focused on dismantling barriers, building educator capacity, and improving outcomes for diverse learners. Her previous role as a special education coordinator at Newport-Mesa Unified School District involved district-wide initiatives in inclusion, literacy, and leadership development. Kari’s expertise lies in aligning systems for meaningful change, fostering safe and supportive school environments, and amplifying the voices of students often pushed to the margins. She currently serves as President of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, continuing her mission to advance equitable opportunities for all students.

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leade... Show more

Phoebe Denham

Phoebe Denham

Phoebe brings over 20 years of experience at numerous start-ups, scale-ups, large-scale international, private and social impact organisations. Phoebe is an experienced business and legal thought leader and advocate, specialising in tech, inclusivity, emotional intelligence and circularity.

A passionate expert in bridging the connection between emotional intelligence and business intelligence through sustainable business triple bottom lines; people, planet and prosperity.

Phoebe holds an Bachelor of Law from Queensland University and an MBA from Griffith University, Australia.

Phoebe brings over 20 years of experience at numerous start-ups, scale-ups, large-scale international, private and social impact organisations. Phoebe is an experienced business and legal thought leader and advocate, specialising in tech, inclusivity... Show more

Eduardo Barajas Sabaté

Eduardo Barajas Sabaté

Arquitecto de ciberseguridad especializado en el ecosistema Microsoft, con amplia experiencia en identidades, Zero Trust, protección de datos y seguridad en entornos cloud. A lo largo de su carrera ha liderado proyectos de seguridad y gobernanza tecnológica para grandes organizaciones, diseñando arquitecturas seguras basadas en Azure, Microsoft Entra, Defender y Microsoft Purview.

Cuenta con múltiples certificaciones en seguridad e identidad dentro del ecosistema Microsoft y participa activamente en iniciativas relacionadas con la regulación tecnológica europea, incluyendo el AI Act y la directiva NIS2. Su trabajo se centra en ayudar a las organizaciones a adoptar tecnologías cloud e inteligencia artificial de forma segura, alineando arquitectura técnica, gestión del riesgo y cumplimiento normativo.

Arquitecto de ciberseguridad especializado en el ecosistema Microsoft, con amplia experiencia en identidades, Zero Trust, protección de datos y seguridad en entornos cloud. A lo largo de su carrera ha liderado proyectos de seguridad y gobernanza tecn... Show more

Keyur Nayi

Keyur Nayi

I am a Lead Sitecore Developer with 8 years of experience in building scalable and high-performance digital experience platforms. I specialize in Sitecore XP, XM Cloud, headless architecture, and modern frontend frameworks like Next.js, and I am a certified developer in Sitecore 10, XM Cloud, and Sitecore AI.
I have executed multiple AI-driven Sitecore projects across domains including healthcare, law firms, and travel. I also created a customizable application on the Sitecore AI Marketplace. I actively explore AI-driven development approaches, including automating design-to-code workflows using tools like Figma and generative AI, helping bridge the gap between design and development while improving delivery speed and accuracy.

I am a Lead Sitecore Developer with 8 years of experience in building scalable and high-performance digital experience platforms. I specialize in Sitecore XP, XM Cloud, headless architecture, and modern frontend frameworks like Next.js, and I am a ce... Show more

Philippa Burgess

Philippa Burgess

Philippa Burgess is a geospatial intelligence and data analytics professional who helps organizations bring location into their Microsoft Fabric and Power BI workflows. She holds a Master of Science in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence from the University of Southern California (USC), a Master of Planning in Urban Planning, a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) from USC, and is currently completing a Master of Studies in Law (MSL) with a Privacy Law and Cybersecurity Certificate.

She specializes in integrating ArcGIS GeoAnalytics for Microsoft Fabric with modern lakehouse architectures, enabling data and BI teams to enrich existing datasets with spatial context, scalable geoprocessing, and advanced geospatial models. In her sessions, Philippa shows data engineers, analysts, and BI developers how to design end-to-end geospatial pipelines in Fabric—using Spark-enabled GeoAnalytics functions, OneLake-backed data engineering, and semantic models that light up interactive mapping in Power BI.

Drawing on applied work in disaster risk, critical infrastructure, and cyber-physical security, she demonstrates concrete patterns for joining tabular business data with real-world geography, performing large-scale spatial analysis in Fabric notebooks, and delivering location-aware insights through ArcGIS for Power BI visuals. Philippa is the founder of GeoCyber Systems LLC and an active community speaker, helping the Microsoft data ecosystem unlock “the where” in their data with Fabric, Power BI, and ArcGIS GeoAnalytics.

She is a Women Techmakers Ambassador, Esri YPN Ambassador, Gold Microsoft Student Ambassador, NICE Cybersecurity Career Ambassador, and Favikon Partner.

Philippa Burgess is a geospatial intelligence and data analytics professional who helps organizations bring location into their Microsoft Fabric and Power BI workflows. She holds a Master of Science in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence from ... Show more

Tarish Vats

Tarish Vats

Tarish works on helping organizations move from disconnected tools and data silos to unified, governance-driven digital ecosystems. His background spans legal practice, technology regulation, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk, giving him a strong perspective on how secure, scalable, and compliant operational infrastructures are designed.

Tarish works on helping organizations move from disconnected tools and data silos to unified, governance-driven digital ecosystems. His background spans legal practice, technology regulation, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk, giving h... Show more

Sarah Savage

Sarah Savage

Sarah has more than 20 years of experience developing PHP applications. She has worked for companies large and small, including working with Google, Apple, Mozilla and more. Sarah is passionate about helping developers to deploy and build solid, sustainable applications that move their businesses forward. Currently she's the founder and CEO of WPConcierge, a managed WordPress hosting company.

Sarah has more than 20 years of experience developing PHP applications. She has worked for companies large and small, including working with Google, Apple, Mozilla and more. Sarah is passionate about helping developers to deploy and build solid, sust... 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

Matko Antun Bekavac

Matko Antun Bekavac

Matko Antun Bekavac works primarily on eCommerce platforms, with a strong focus on applied cybersecurity. Earlier in his career, he was introduced to security work through military intelligence, an influence that continues to shape his approach to identifying and mitigating real-world threats.

Matko Antun Bekavac works primarily on eCommerce platforms, with a strong focus on applied cybersecurity. Earlier in his career, he was introduced to security work through military intelligence, an influence that continues to shape his approach to id... Show more

Steven P McCormick

Steven P McCormick

Steven P. McCormick has built a career that reflects steady discipline in both law and finance. His office in Simi Valley presents two defining milestones. His law degree from St. Thomas University is displayed beside his Master’s diploma in Piano Performance from Boise State University. During his graduate studies, he focused on the works of classical composers such as Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, Bach, and Debussy. His academic journey shows that patience and preparation guide both music and retirement planning.

Steven P McCormick was born in Miami, Florida. In 1992, he completed his English degree at the University of Florida. After graduation, he attended law school and earned his Juris Doctor. By 1995, he established his own practice, focusing on bankruptcy law, wills, trusts, and estate planning. For seven years, he worked closely with clients during financially stressful times. He helped them understand their options and create practical legal solutions. During this period, he continued his advanced musical studies and completed his Master’s degree in Piano Performance.

In 2003, Steven transitioned into commercial litigation in Costa Mesa. He represented Newport Beach clients in business and investment disputes. As he handled more cases, he observed that many conflicts could have been reduced through stronger financial planning. He came to believe that proactive retirement planning and structured financial decisions often prevent costly litigation. This insight led him to expand his professional focus.

In 2005, McCormick became a financial advisor at Citicorp Investment Services in San Mateo. His estate planning experience gave him working knowledge of probate law, wealth transfer trusts, and special needs trusts. Many Silicon Valley clients held concentrated technology stock positions and required guidance that connected legal structure with financial strategy. By 2006, his partnership ranked as the top-performing at the firm.

From 2007 to 2009, Steven worked at JP Morgan Chase & Co. in Burbank. He earned placement on the Top Producer Committee for two consecutive years. He served media professionals and small business owners whose income levels often fluctuated. His method remained consistent. He first worked to understand each client’s goals and financial circumstances, then developed a retirement planning strategy tailored to long-term stability.

Between 2010 and 2016, McCormick served as a telecom employee at Wescom Credit Union in Sherman Oaks. During those six years, he became the top-producing credit union advisor nationally in total revenue. In 2010, he also resumed practicing estate planning law on a part-time basis. This combination allowed him to draft estate documents while advising clients on Social Security timing, Medicare enrollment, IRMAA planning, and comprehensive retirement planning.

In 2013, Steven partnered with two petroleum engineers to establish Applied Gas Lift, LLC in Metairie, Louisiana. The company focused on restoring abandoned oil and gas wells to production. He oversaw operations until 2017.

In 2016, he became an independent financial advisor with Advisor Group, specializing in retirement planning, Social Security optimization, and estate planning. He later offered free educational seminars through the Foundation for Financial Independence on Social Security and income planning strategies. In January 2025, he launched McCormick Capital in Simi Valley. Steven P McCormick continues to provide retirement planning and estate planning services grounded in decades of legal and financial experience.

Steven P. McCormick has built a career that reflects steady discipline in both law and finance. His office in Simi Valley presents two defining milestones. His law degree from St. Thomas University is displayed beside his Master’s diploma in Piano Pe... Show more

Charles-Philippe Bernard

Charles-Philippe Bernard

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am also dedicated to mentor young talents to success. In my spare time, I do speaking engagement to increase public awareness about Generative AI, and I work on personal projects, exploring the space of possible offered by AI.

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am... Show more

Darshna Shah

Darshna Shah

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solutions, multi-agent AI systems, aligning AI strategy with business goals, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial impact. Recognised Microsoft AI MVP (5years), mentor, established conference speaker (Tech(K)now, Microsoft conferences (Future Decoded, Build, Ignite), DPS Days, Cloud Brew, UK Azure meetup, SQL Bits), and community leader (organiser of Data Science London, 10k+ members). Passionate about responsible AI, sustainability, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solution... Show more

Angel Alonso

Angel Alonso

Alonso works at mnemonic, assisting the commercial organization as a advisor, supporting strategic initiatives and marketing activities to ensure technical accuracy and relevance.

He has over two decades of experience in information security. Since 2013, he has been leading projects related to strategic work with information security. This includes projects within security management, security strategy, security architecture, risk management, information security management systems (ISMS), implementation of security requirements, privacy, and awareness training.

He is the main developer of mnemonic's Enterprise Security Architecture (mESA) framework and has held several workshops and presentations on this subject. He has a very good overview of current standards, frameworks, and laws and regulations for information security and privacy.

Alonso has been the chairman of the Cloud Security Alliance Norway and is the only accredited CCSK instructor in Norway.

He holds three master degrees. Two of them are technical, one in computer engineering and the other in computer security. While the third one is business oriented, Executive Master of Management from BI Norwegian Business School. He also has several of the most prestigious and relevant certifications in the industry, among others: CCISO | CISM | CISA | CISSP | CCSP | GCLD | CCSK | CCAK | CCZT | ISO27001 LI | SABSA SCF | CIPP/E | CIPM | CDPSE | FAIR AF | TAISE

Alonso works at mnemonic, assisting the commercial organization as a advisor, supporting strategic initiatives and marketing activities to ensure technical accuracy and relevance. He has over two decades of experience in information security. Si... 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

Joshua Shanks

Joshua Shanks

Joshua Shanks is the Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Reciprocity. Previously, he worked at Amazon and Indeed.

Joshua Shanks is the Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Reciprocity. Previously, he worked at Amazon and Indeed. 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

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