Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

Felipe is a leading advanced analytics and data visualization consultant and partner helping teams build, manage and enhance their data science, analytics and data visualization capabilities. He is also an experienced instructor in data science, analytics, machine learning and data visualization delivering both online and face-to-face training. He received an M.Phil. in Electrical and Information Engineering with specialization in Learning Analytics from The University of Sydney and is also a Certified Google Cloud Platform Engineer. Felipe also served as the data visualization and storytelling advisor for the South Australian Health Department’s Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health Clinical Informatics Group, in Australia. Felipe is also a v/blogger, recognized internationally for his thought leadership, having articles ranked #1 in Google search and referenced by many sources and students from leading educational institutions. For more, visit: feliperego.com.au

Felipe is a leading advanced analytics and data visualization consultant and partner helping teams build, manage and enhance their data science, analytics and data visualization capabilities. He is also an experienced instructor in data science, anal... Show more

A good communicator, a dedicated and determined IT Professional with the drive towards using Information Technology to address Issues, achieve organizational goals and provide best-fit solutions with enthusiasm to learn and try new things.

I have about 11 years of experience designing solutions for organizations across different sectors, focusing on aligning delivery excellence with customer satisfaction.

An advocate for "catch them young", I believe that getting people endeared to security from the early stage enables them to grow into experienced professionals.

A Cybersecurity Advocate and Creator of Breaking into Cybersecurity: A Practical Workbook for beginners. used to mentor and coach early careers.

Co-founder MaMa Cybershield, a two-fold initiative targeted towards stay-at-home mums that empowers them with cybersecurity knowledge.

A good communicator, a dedicated and determined IT Professional with the drive towards using Information Technology to address Issues, achieve organizational goals and provide best-fit solutions with enthusiasm to learn and try new things. I have ... Show more

This is not a fictional thriller — it’s a real-life journey from covert operative to global truth-teller. In this raw and revelatory session, Bradley “Hawk” Steyn unpacks his transformation from apartheid-era intelligence operative to a whistleblower who exposed criminality and extremism within powerful state systems.
Using real-world case studies, never-before-shared stories, and visual documentation from his covert years, Bradley offers a deep-dive into the psychological, moral, and systemic toll of standing up against corruption from the inside.
He’ll walk the audience through key turning points: how intelligence was manipulated to target innocent civilians, the moment he chose truth over complicity, and the personal cost of betrayal, surveillance, and exile.
This is a high-impact, high-integrity talk for organizations navigating crisis, ethical leadership, and institutional reform.
Why it matters: In a world where disinformation and institutional mistrust are skyrocketing, this session delivers a rare inside-out perspective on how integrity — even in the darkest corridors of power — can be a catalyst for reform.

This is not a fictional thriller — it’s a real-life journey from covert operative to global truth-teller. In this raw and revelatory session, Bradley “Hawk” Steyn unpacks his transformation from apartheid-era intelligence operative to a whistleblower... Show more

A Learning Experience Designer by profession and Tech Ethicist by passion. Savneet actively promotes the development of Human centered AI. As a recognized thought leader in the Responsible AI space, she regularly shares her insights through articles, podcasts, and speaking engagements.

A Learning Experience Designer by profession and Tech Ethicist by passion. Savneet actively promotes the development of Human centered AI. As a recognized thought leader in the Responsible AI space, she regularly shares her insights through articles,... Show more

Enzo Villani is a serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist for Fortune 500 companies, startups, private equity funds, and fintech companies. Mr. Villani is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Transform Holdings and Founder of Alpha Liquid Terminal, the first all-In terminal to provide best-execution across all tradable assets.

Alpha Transform Holdings (ATH) has three distinct business lines. Asset Management and Venture Investing, this includes Alpha Sigma Capital Web 3 Fund and Alpha Liquid OTC Momentum Fund. ATH second business line are Products and Services that assist digital asset market participants. These products include Content Syndicate and Blockchain Wire. With over 4500 customers, Blockchain Wire is the leading press release news distribution in crypto.

Enzo is the founder of the Alpha Liquid Terminal, dedicated to creating a single terminal that can be leveraged across market participants for research, investing and trading in cryptocurrencies, RWAs, private share markets, equities, and options, empowered by AI.

Mr. Villani was Chief Strategy Officer of Transform Group. Transform Group represented the launch of over 47% of the alt-coin market capitalization in 2019 and was the head of international strategy and innovation at OKX.

Throughout his career, Enzo has raised $1B as a corporate strategist, private equity partner and M&A entrepreneur. Mr. Villani was co-founder of Nasdaq Global Corporate Solutions, and two strategic M&A consolidations focused in the areas of public company stakeholder solutions. Mr. Villani was Chief Strategy Officer representing over 10,000 public company including the Nasdaq 100, DJIA, and FTSE 50. Mr. Villani holds an MBA from The Johnson School at Cornell University.

Enzo Villani is a serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist for Fortune 500 companies, startups, private equity funds, and fintech companies. Mr. Villani is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Transform Holdings and Founder of Alpha Liqu... Show more

I studied Business Administration at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and have over 15 years of experience in the corporate world, including a 10-year tenure at American Express. I'm a digital interface developer and a business process specialist, focused on making blockchain technology truly useful and accessible for organizations. I'm also an author on how distributed ledger technologies are transforming the way organizations operate.

I studied Business Administration at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and have over 15 years of experience in the corporate world, including a 10-year tenure at American Express. I'm a digital interface developer and a business process specialist... Show more

Jubin Thomas is a seasoned Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience in the IT and retail sectors, residing in Philadelphia, USA. He has a proven track record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives, such as developing the AI/ML application to enhance compliance and efficiency in ML deployments. Jubin's leadership has played a pivotal role in revenue growth initiatives and innovative product innovation projects, such as the Sourcing Revamp for a fashion retailer, driving efficiency and integration with external vendors. Jubin's expertise extends to critical projects, such as performance initiatives with a beauty retailer, where he conducted meticulous performance testing to ensure system reliability. He is also dedicated to training and supporting junior developers, exemplifying his commitment to mentorship and knowledge-sharing in the industry. Jubin's comprehensive technical acumen and leadership qualities make him a valuable asset in driving impactful and innovative solutions in the IT and retail domains.

Jubin is a senior member of IEEE, and also a frequent Technical Speaker, he has spoke in some of the major conferences like Voice&AI 2024, BlackIsTech 2024, IEEE Baltimore, LambdaConf 2024 and Conf42 Conferences - UK.
He has also received Titan Business award in the field of Ecommerce, he is also a reputed distinguished judge in IEEE hackathons.

Jubin Thomas is a seasoned Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience in the IT and retail sectors, residing in Philadelphia, USA. He has a proven track record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives, such as developing the ... Show more

Toshaan Bharvani is a IT consultant, currently self-employed at VanTosh, with a interest in Open Source Software and IT Hardware. He started his IT interest at a very early age, when his father gave him his first own PC components. Ever since he has been interested in IT hardware and software. In business, he tends to combine higher level applications with lower level systems. Toshaan has been involved for some time now in some open source projects and communities.

Toshaan Bharvani is a IT consultant, currently self-employed at VanTosh, with a interest in Open Source Software and IT Hardware. He started his IT interest at a very early age, when his father gave him his first own PC components. Ever since he has ... Show more

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest and did not know it, as a child we have no way to gauge healthy love for selfish desire of a parent.

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest an... Show more

Sean M. Duncan, CPA is the president of SMD Consulting & Accounting and founder of Chief Proactive Advisors, LLC. built his reputation as a thought leader in the accounting industry by focusing on advising, teaching, and helping clients with proactive strategy and planning.

CPAs across the United States possess so much valuable knowledge about business, finances, AND taxes; but all too often they shy away from sharing their wisdom in a timely and actionable manner. Over the last 25+ years, Sean has accumulated a diverse and unique set of credentials and knowledge that he shares through speaking at conferences and events, in private seminars, one-on-one with clients, and with his very talented team at SMD.

A recognized expert on comprehensive financial and business strategy, Sean M. Duncan, CPA has been a speaker at accounting events, financial advisor conferences, real estate investor conferences, Texas Bar Association events, medical forums, and many other conferences, webinars, and podcasts. e has contributed to Intuit’s Accountant blog and is a frequent contributor to articles in The Dallas Morning News, Insightful Accountant, and other publications. Sean has also made numerous appearances as a TV, radio, and podcast guest across the United States.

Sean M. Duncan, CPA is the president of SMD Consulting & Accounting and founder of Chief Proactive Advisors, LLC. built his reputation as a thought leader in the accounting industry by focusing on advising, teaching, and helping clients with proactiv... Show more

Especialista em Poder Legislativo e Direito Parlamentar pelo Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro do Senado Federal. Estrategista de Mandato político. Autor do livro Mandato de Valor e coautor do livro Processo legislativo integral + Vade Mecum Legislativo Distrital. Mais de 20 anos de experiência no Poder Legislativo. Atuou por dezesseis anos na Câmara dos Deputados na área de tecnologia onde teve muita vivência com o Poder Legislativo. Em 2013 ingressou por concurso público na Procuradoria Geral do DF. Em 2015, foi para a Câmara Legislativa onde atuou como Assessor Legislativo até 2023.
É professor, mentor, palestrante. Servidor de carreira da Procuradoria do DF.

Especialista em Poder Legislativo e Direito Parlamentar pelo Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro do Senado Federal. Estrategista de Mandato político. Autor do livro Mandato de Valor e coautor do livro Processo legislativo integral + Vade Mecum Legislati... Show more

Building genuine human connection, one person at a time. Those connections will help us communicate, adapt, and improve.

Building genuine human connection, one person at a time. Those connections will help us communicate, adapt, and improve. Show more

Tommy has been working as a consultant since early 2000. He is a subject matter expert on Microsoft 365 and Azure. Tommy’s works primarily as a Program Manager with Enterprise customers all over the world with focus on usage and consumption of Microsoft 365 workloads. His deep technical skills are mainly in Microsoft Teams, Security and Compliance. He was first awarded the MVP title in 2010 for excellence in Lync and is since 2014 an Office 365 MVP. In 2013 he successfully completed the highest level of certification, the MCSM – Microsoft Certified Solutions Master in the Communications track. Tommy is an experienced and hungry consultant with good credentials who is eager to learn all there is to know in his field.

Tommy has been working as a consultant since early 2000. He is a subject matter expert on Microsoft 365 and Azure. Tommy’s works primarily as a Program Manager with Enterprise customers all over the world with focus on usage and consumption of Micros... Show more

Étienne Gonnu est en charge des affaires publiques pour l'April depuis janvier 2016.

Étienne Gonnu est en charge des affaires publiques pour l'April depuis janvier 2016. Show more

Talks about #I&T, #Privacy, #Security, and #Humanrights

Talks about #I&T, #Privacy, #Security, and #Humanrights Show more

I've been a consultant in Microsoft Tech for almost 20 years, specialising in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Azure and web technologies on a range of enterprise scale international projects.

I joined Law 365 last year and have been having fun building all sorts of fun things with Cognitive Services, SharePoint Syntex and Azure :)

I've been a consultant in Microsoft Tech for almost 20 years, specialising in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Azure and web technologies on a range of enterprise scale international projects. I joined Law 365 last year and have been having fun b... Show more

Accompagnement des professionnels à une meilleure gestion de risque ( organisationnelle, sécuritaire, conformité..)
Mise et Maintien IN EXTENSO en Conformité RGPD _ Sensibilisation _ Formation _ Labellisation
Conseil - Proximité - Transparence -
Apport d'une authentique expertise au service des professionnels.
Formations suivies :
RGPD
CyberProtection
CyberSécurité
Gestion de projet
Audit d'une entreprise
Système d'Information (SI)
Maîtriser la Méthode SCRUM

Accompagnement des professionnels à une meilleure gestion de risque ( organisationnelle, sécuritaire, conformité..) Mise et Maintien IN EXTENSO en Conformité RGPD _ Sensibilisation _ Formation _ Labellisation Conseil - Proximité - Transparence - ... Show more

Rohit Srivastwa is a serial entreprenuer, a well-known security evangelist and a specialist in IT infrastructure, cyber warfare and cyber-crime investigation.
He is an advisor to several military agencies, law enforcement agencies and corporates in India and abroad,
Rohit he is recipient of the prestigious "Microsoft Most Valuable Professional" award since 2012 in the domain of "Enterprise Security"

Rohit Srivastwa is a serial entreprenuer, a well-known security evangelist and a specialist in IT infrastructure, cyber warfare and cyber-crime investigation. He is an advisor to several military agencies, law enforcement agencies and corporates in ... Show more

Nicola Chemello is the chairman and co-founder of SecurCube srl, a digital forensics company specialized in phone records investigation, BTS survey technology, and software development. The company cooperates with international Law Enforcement Agencies around the world.

He is an EnCE Encase®Certified Examiner, Physical analyst (CCPA), Mobile examiner (CCME), Ufed System specialist, Cellebrite Operator (CCO), former Oxygen and MSAB XRY forensic examiner.
Registered at the Italian Court as CTU Witness Expert for digital examinations for several Prosecutors’ offices on digital devices investigations.

Mr. Chemello has been performing annual training sessions for public Authorities, lawyers, consultants, and digital experts. He is active in participating in refresher courses organized by global organizations. His publications reflect the constant evolution of skills gained by working side-by-side with Law Enforcement Agencies.

The article “Correlating CDR with other data sources” published on the IEEE platform is based on his experiences in phone records and cell towers examination.

Nicola Chemello is the chairman and co-founder of SecurCube srl, a digital forensics company specialized in phone records investigation, BTS survey technology, and software development. The company cooperates with international Law Enforcement Agenci... Show more

Data Engineer with 4+ years of experience at AWS building scalable data platforms, ETL pipelines, and cloud-native analytics solutions. Proven track record of designing and automating data workflows using AWS Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and Airflow, improving pipeline efficiency by up to 80% and data accuracy by 20%. Experienced in building distributed data systems handling 100K+ to multi-million record datasets across 100+ AWS services, enabling reliable enterprise reporting and financial forecasting. Strong expertise in Python, SQL, and AWS data services with focus on data modeling, pipeline orchestration, and production-grade architecture. Proven success delivering scalable data solutions through cross-functional collaboration across engineering, finance, and product teams.

Data Engineer with 4+ years of experience at AWS building scalable data platforms, ETL pipelines, and cloud-native analytics solutions. Proven track record of designing and automating data workflows using AWS Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and Airflow, impr... Show more

John Arild Amdahl Johansen er Sikkerhetsentusiast og CISO i reMarkable. Han har over 25 års erfaring innen sikkerhetsområdet fra både offentlig og privat sektor. Han har videre vært mangeårig styreleder og styremedlem i ISF og leder av Styringsgruppen for Normen. John Arild har jobbet med de fleste temaer innen sikkerhetsområdet – og har til og med vært Personvernombud – og er spesielt glad i styringssystemer og forenkling.

John Arild Amdahl Johansen er Sikkerhetsentusiast og CISO i reMarkable. Han har over 25 års erfaring innen sikkerhetsområdet fra både offentlig og privat sektor. Han har videre vært mangeårig styreleder og styremedlem i ISF og leder av Styringsgruppe... Show more

Taylor Giorno covers lobbying and influence for NOTUS. She previously covered business and lobbying for The Hill and money in politics for OpenSecrets. An Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) member, Taylor has helped train fellow journalists to track dark money in elections and foreign influence operations.

Taylor Giorno covers lobbying and influence for NOTUS. She previously covered business and lobbying for The Hill and money in politics for OpenSecrets. An Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) member, Taylor has helped train fellow journalists to... Show more

Mauro holds a multidisciplinary academic background, having pursued studies in both Computer Sciences and Law. With a profound expertise in encryption and cybersecurity, Mauro has applied this technical knowledge to the legaltech field, obtaining a Master's degree in Law with a focus on fiscal optimizations. Leveraging this unique blend of skills, Mauro has amassed extensive experience in compliance work, particularly within the health and fintech sectors. This diverse expertise allows Mauro to navigate complex regulatory environments and develop robust compliance strategies that align with industry standards and legal requirements.

Mauro holds a multidisciplinary academic background, having pursued studies in both Computer Sciences and Law. With a profound expertise in encryption and cybersecurity, Mauro has applied this technical knowledge to the legaltech field, obtaining a M... Show more

Steven France brings 25 years of public school education at the high school and adult education levels. He began his career as a high school English and Leadership teacher in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District prior to his 2005 appointment as Vice Principal within the same district. In 2007, Steven became Associate Principal in the Acalanes Union High School District and in 2012, was promoted to Coordinator of Acalanes Center for Independent Study and Student Services. Since 2015, Steven France has served as Director of the Del Valle Education Center, overseeing adult education, School Attendance Review Board (SARB), Home and Hospital Instruction, and various credit recovery options.

Professionally, Steven participated in the 2012 - 2013 ACSA Pupil Services Academy and since 2018, continues as the Director of the Northern California ACSA Pupil Services Academy. Since 2017, Steven France has been a member of Pupil Services Coalition in Sacramento, served as a Board Member of the California School Psychologist Foundation in 2019, and is an active member of the California Association of Pupil Personnel Administrators (CAPPA) serving as Chairperson 2016 - 2018, 2019 - 2020, and is currently Co-Chairperson since 2022. In the fall of 2022, Steven was appointed to the Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board and remains an active Board Member representing the K-12 Education and Training Seat.

Steven France earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from California State University, Hayward and also attended Point Loma Nazarene University in 2013 to earn his Child Welfare and Attendance Certificate.

Steven France brings 25 years of public school education at the high school and adult education levels. He began his career as a high school English and Leadership teacher in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District prior to his 2005 appointment as Vic... Show more

Eli W Garmann trives aller best akkurat der den perfekte teorien frontkolliderer med virkeligheten. Som strategisk rådgiver og cand.jur. i Teniro, har hun bred erfaring med å undervise og rådgi virksomheter i tunge rammeverk som NIS2, DORA og kompleks risikostyring. Hun vet med andre ord nøyaktig hvordan den feilfrie beredskapsplanen ser ut på papiret.

Men Eli brenner aller mest for det som skjer når papiret brenner. Hun er kjent for sin evne til å bygge bro mellom serverrommet, styrerommet og lovverket, og gjør tung juss og compliance både forståelig og underholdende. Når hun står på scenen, kan du forvente deg færre tørre paragrafer og mer praktisk virkelighet – levert med glimt i øyet og sylskarpe strategiske råd.

Eli W Garmann trives aller best akkurat der den perfekte teorien frontkolliderer med virkeligheten. Som strategisk rådgiver og cand.jur. i Teniro, har hun bred erfaring med å undervise og rådgi virksomheter i tunge rammeverk som NIS2, DORA og komplek... Show more

I am Shaker Sangam, Founder & CEO, of The Centaurus.io I have been an entrepreneur for over 22 years in Commercial retail establishments and Investing & Trading. My educational background is Law, Business, Information technology, and I am self-taught in many ways. My innovative side motivates me to part-take in simplifying the Blockchain trading ecosystem experience. And to be part of revolution of Blockchain technology’s transformation.

I am Shaker Sangam, Founder & CEO, of The Centaurus.io I have been an entrepreneur for over 22 years in Commercial retail establishments and Investing & Trading. My educational background is Law, Business, Information technology, and I am self-taugh... Show more

I am the CEO of Values-driven AI, supported by Innovation Norway. I advise international, Nordic, and Norwegian companies and AI developers on AI risk, policies, and governance. I lead Norway’s national committee for AI risk assessment standards, and sits on European committees that design standards to help businesses be compliant with the AI Act. PhD from UiO and currently writing/editing three books and chapters on AI product development and ethics.

I am the CEO of Values-driven AI, supported by Innovation Norway. I advise international, Nordic, and Norwegian companies and AI developers on AI risk, policies, and governance. I lead Norway’s national committee for AI risk assessment standards, an... Show more

Consultante GRC pour Onepoint, je traite de questions variées allant de la conformité RGPD et autres règlementations européennes aux certifications ISO 27001.

Consultante GRC pour Onepoint, je traite de questions variées allant de la conformité RGPD et autres règlementations européennes aux certifications ISO 27001. Show more

Charles Fiifi Hagan is a cybersecurity governance and digital policy specialist with experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. His work focuses on strengthening cybersecurity governance frameworks, digital policy, and institutional capacity in emerging digital economies.

He is the Founder of Chayil SecureX, a cybersecurity governance initiative, and President of THE TAX INSTITUTE, a policy think tank focused on taxation, enterprise development, and economic justice. Charles works at the intersection of cybersecurity, digital governance, and economic policy, advocating for frameworks that strengthen digital trust, regulatory accountability, and inclusive digital economic growth in West Africa.

Charles Fiifi Hagan is a cybersecurity governance and digital policy specialist with experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. His work focuses on strengthening cybersecurity governance frameworks, digital policy, and inst... Show more