Jerry Layden is Chief Executive Officer at CyberSaint, where he leads the company's global strategy and operations. He advises CEOs and Boards of the largest companies in the world on staying ahead of regulatory and technology trends and addressing evolving boardroom dynamics. With a robust background in the technology industry, Jerry is renowned for his expertise in corporate governance and executive leadership.

Prior to CyberSaint, Jerry honed his leadership and operational skills at Dell EMC where he held various executive positions in alliances and go-to-market. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to drive organizational growth, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver outstanding results as an operator and as a Board member. Jerry's passion for technology and entrepreneurship has also led him to play an active role in numerous IT start-ups, consulting ventures, and service providers. His unique blend of deep industry insight and entrepreneurial spirit provides significant value, greatly benefiting leadership teams as they navigate complexities to reach their objectives.

Jerry Layden is Chief Executive Officer at CyberSaint, where he leads the company's global strategy and operations. He advises CEOs and Boards of the largest companies in the world on staying ahead of regulatory and technology trends and addressing e... Show more

Sunaina Aytan is a Cyber Security Specialist, a STEM Ambassador, mentor and an advocate for inclusion and diversity in Tech.

Winner of TechWomen100 2019, Sunaina has been given recognition for her contribution to the Women in Tech community.

Using her professional cyber security experience, she actively mentors young females who want to pursue careers in tech, delivers technical talks on a range of security topics, aids cooperate businesses and organisation in encouraging more inclusive recruitment and highlights the importance of practicing a more a sustainable and eco-friendly Tech future.

Sunainas' expertise range from delivering technical talks such as 'Why AI is the core for a growing Cyber industry', ' Future of Cyber Security' and 'Quantum + Cyber Security'

Sunaina is an active member within a range of technical communities within the government to help shape the future of Cyber Security in the UK

Sunaina Aytan is a Cyber Security Specialist, a STEM Ambassador, mentor and an advocate for inclusion and diversity in Tech. Winner of TechWomen100 2019, Sunaina has been given recognition for her contribution to the Women in Tech community. Us... Show more

Desde hace más de cuatro años me dedico al desarrollo de negocio de proyectos basados en soluciones Microsoft, con un enfoque especial en Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Durante este tiempo, he participado en proyectos desempeñando funciones diversas, que van desde el marketing y la venta hasta el análisis funcional y la gestión de requerimientos.
Esta experiencia me ha permitido adquirir una visión global del producto y comprender a fondo las necesidades de los clientes.

Me apasiona acompañar a las organizaciones en sus procesos de transformación digital, aportando una combinación de perspectiva estratégica, orientación comercial y conocimiento técnico.

Desde hace más de cuatro años me dedico al desarrollo de negocio de proyectos basados en soluciones Microsoft, con un enfoque especial en Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Durante este tiempo, he participado en proyectos desempeñando funcion... Show more

Altrese Hawkins‑Gopie is a Responsible AI strategist at Microsoft who guides organizations & nonprofits in implementing AI solutions that are ethical, safe, and trustworthy. She combines expertise in AI governance, risk assessment, and bias mitigation with a deep understanding of how to operationalize AI inside real business processes. Altrese empowers leaders to integrate AI responsibly, ensuring compliance, building public trust, and delivering sustainable business value. Her engaging talks demystify Responsible AI, showing how it can be both a moral imperative and a competitive advantage in the AI‑driven economy.

Altrese Hawkins‑Gopie is a Responsible AI strategist at Microsoft who guides organizations & nonprofits in implementing AI solutions that are ethical, safe, and trustworthy. She combines expertise in AI governance, risk assessment, and bias mitigatio... Show more

Chief AI Officer & Strategic Data Protection Leader with 15+ years of global experience helping organizations navigate AI, cybersecurity, and data protection frameworks like GDPR, EU AI Act, and NIS2.

I bridge business and engineering. I speak regulator, boardroom, and nerd. Whether guiding compliance or driving digital transformation, I help build secure, resilient, and future-ready organizations.

Chief AI Officer & Strategic Data Protection Leader with 15+ years of global experience helping organizations navigate AI, cybersecurity, and data protection frameworks like GDPR, EU AI Act, and NIS2. I bridge business and engineering. I speak reg... Show more

Alex is a renowned business speaker with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations to harness the potential of consumer data. As a seasoned expert in the field, Alex has dedicated his career to democratizing access to consumer data, making it a valuable asset for businesses of all sizes. Alex equips listeners with actionable insights and practical strategies to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and achieve sustainable growth. Alex is currently Head of Global Martech & AI Partnerships, Strategy & Addressability at LiveRamp.

Alex is a renowned business speaker with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations to harness the potential of consumer data. As a seasoned expert in the field, Alex has dedicated his career to democratizing access to consumer data, maki... Show more

Leo is a technical deployment manager at Trainicity. He has worked in education and technology for 20 years and is incredibly excited about all of the opportunities that AI offers for corporate education, client education, marketing and more! He specializes in testing, comparing and implementing AI systems at an enterprise and SMB level. He also provides Agile coaching to organizations, and holds the CSM, CSPO, PMP and LSSBB certifications.

Leo is a technical deployment manager at Trainicity. He has worked in education and technology for 20 years and is incredibly excited about all of the opportunities that AI offers for corporate education, client education, marketing and more! He spec... Show more

Luke Hohmann is Chief Innovation Officer of Applied Frameworks, a boutique consulting firm that helps companies design, build, and grow sustainably profitable software-enabled solutions throughout the entire solution lifecycle.

A serial entrepreneur, Luke founded, bootstrapped, and sold the SaaS B2B collaboration software company Conteneo to Scaled Agile, Inc. Conteneo’s Weave platform is now part of SAFe Studio.

A prolific author, trailblazing innovator, and SAFe® Fellow, Luke’s contributions to the global agile community include five books, Profit Streams™, Innovation Games®, Participatory Budgeting at enterprise scale, Enterprise Retrospectives, a pattern language for market-driven roadmapping, and numerous enhancements to SAFe the Lean Portfolio Management and Agile Product Delivery competencies.

Luke is the co-founder of Every Voice Engaged Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps citizens, governments and nonprofit organizations collaboratively solve problems that are unsolvable without civic engagement. EVEF has been a leader in the Participatory Budgeting movement, helping citizens prioritize hundreds of millions of dollars through Budget Games. Luke created the partnership with The Kettering Foundation to Common Ground for Action, the world’s first scalable platform for deliberative decision-making.

An active angel and growth-stage investor, Luke is a venture partner with Companyon Ventures and a member of Wealthing.club. Luke is a former National Junior Pairs Figure Skating Champion and has an M.S.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan. He loves his wife, four kids, and long runs in the California sunshine of Silicon Valley.

Luke Hohmann is Chief Innovation Officer of Applied Frameworks, a boutique consulting firm that helps companies design, build, and grow sustainably profitable software-enabled solutions throughout the entire solution lifecycle. A serial entreprene... Show more

Tom is an engineer, writer and experienced people leader. His technical background and interests are extensive including security, software development, DevOps and engineering culture. In 2008 he famously declared management was not for him. Naturally, 6 years later he is responsible for 50 people across a number of teams - although he does try to write code when he can.

Tom is an engineer, writer and experienced people leader. His technical background and interests are extensive including security, software development, DevOps and engineering culture. In 2008 he famously declared management was not for him. Naturall... Show more

Abee Narayan is a Technology Analyst at Microsave Consulting, specializing in guiding countries toward the right architectural solutions for population-scale deployments. His experience includes transforming monolithic architectures into scalable microservices for institutions such as IDFC Bank and L&T Finance. Abee has also collaborated with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the entity responsible for issuing over 1.4 billion ID cards, which form the backbone of India's digital public infrastructure, where he contributed to building test sandboxes.
In addition to his technical expertise, Abee has conducted extensive studies on digital public infrastructures, including data exchange systems and registries for donor investments in low- and middle-income (LMI) segments across Africa and Asia.

Abee Narayan is a Technology Analyst at Microsave Consulting, specializing in guiding countries toward the right architectural solutions for population-scale deployments. His experience includes transforming monolithic architectures into scalable mic... Show more

Chandru Asokan, Principal Consultant at Kovaion Consulting, brings 12+ years in Oracle, 20+ in Applications, and hands-on expertise in Fusion HCM and AI Agent Studio. Kovaion empowers organizations to turn AI potential into real-world results enhancing engagement, accelerating processes, and shaping the future of HR.

Chandru Asokan, Principal Consultant at Kovaion Consulting, brings 12+ years in Oracle, 20+ in Applications, and hands-on expertise in Fusion HCM and AI Agent Studio. Kovaion empowers organizations to turn AI potential into real-world results enhanci... Show more

Western Onzere is the founder of Minich Analytics, where he leads innovative work in data science and AI engineering—specializing in Generative AI applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and Knowledge Graphs.

With a strong foundation in predictive modeling and strategy development, Western has helped businesses—from legal firms to consumer brands—leverage intelligent systems to drive insights, optimize workflows, and unlock new value. He is especially passionate about building end-to-end solutions that go beyond experimentation, focusing on real-world deployment and tangible impact.

One of his standout projects is Case Veritas (Judi), a legal research assistant powered by a custom RAG model designed to streamline case law analysis, precedent retrieval, and contextual summarization for legal professionals.

Western’s talks bridge the gap between technical depth and business value, making him a favorite among audiences ranging from developers and data scientists to legal teams, executives, and marketers seeking to understand the “how” and “why” of modern AI.

Whether it’s designing a knowledge graph from unstructured data or architecting scalable GenAI apps, Western delivers insights with clarity, pragmatism, and purpose.

Western Onzere is the founder of Minich Analytics, where he leads innovative work in data science and AI engineering—specializing in Generative AI applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and Knowledge Graphs. With a strong foun... Show more

Jay is a Cyber Security and DevSecOps Professional. He is a Technology & Educational consultant and has 7+ years of Industry experience & has received his Master's degree from Southern Methodist University, Texas, USA. He is Academic Liaison for Canada DevOps Community of Practice, Vice-Chair IEEE YP and worked in companies like Jio, Supreme Lending, Cyber Group & EY. He has various Cloud & Cyber Security Certifications. He is Ambassador for Continuous Delivery Foundation & The DevOps Institute

Jay is a Cyber Security and DevSecOps Professional. He is a Technology & Educational consultant and has 7+ years of Industry experience & has received his Master's degree from Southern Methodist University, Texas, USA. He is Academic Liaison for Cana... Show more

Designer and Entrepreneur

Designer and Entrepreneur Show more

BA in Law and Masters in Internet Law and Policy. InfoSec and Data Protection professional with experience working in Startup/ Fintech and SaaS (for telcos) industries. Based in Cambridge, England. Interested in the Human Firewall in InfoSec, AI and Privacy topics.

BA in Law and Masters in Internet Law and Policy. InfoSec and Data Protection professional with experience working in Startup/ Fintech and SaaS (for telcos) industries. Based in Cambridge, England. Interested in the Human Firewall in InfoSec, AI and ... Show more

Daniel Hiller is a software engineer with more than 20 years of work experience. He strives to create software that is useful for people so they can do stuff that matters.
He’s currently part of the KubeVirt community. KubeVirt is a Kubernetes add-on to run virtual machines on Kubernetes clusters. There he maintains, improves and automates CI and testing processes for the KubeVirt organization using Prow on Kubernetes and Golang.

Daniel Hiller is a software engineer with more than 20 years of work experience. He strives to create software that is useful for people so they can do stuff that matters. He’s currently part of the KubeVirt community. KubeVirt is a Kubernetes add-... Show more

Informático que estudió Derecho para especializarse en ciberseguridad, gobierno y compliance. Trabajó por más de 19 años en el área de informática, realizando tareas de gestión, aseguramiento y administración de infraestructuras de computación industrial y corporativa. Actualmente es Cybersecurity Manager en NTT DATA.

Informático que estudió Derecho para especializarse en ciberseguridad, gobierno y compliance. Trabajó por más de 19 años en el área de informática, realizando tareas de gestión, aseguramiento y administración de infraestructuras de computación indust... Show more

https://contributors.debian.org/contributor/henrich/

https://contributors.debian.org/contributor/henrich/ Show more

Italian MS in Computer Engineering. Been working with data in all it's form, for ML and Analytics

Italian MS in Computer Engineering. Been working with data in all it's form, for ML and Analytics Show more

Lake Setser - Information Security Team Lead

With a robust background in cybersecurity, I have dedicated my career to protecting sensitive information and mitigating security risks for financial institutions.

I hold a B.S. in Cybersecurity from the University of Central Missouri and am a current holder of the GPYC GIAC certification. I am also actively pursuing the Offensive Security Web Application Assessments (OSWA) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications, further solidifying my expertise in the field.

Beyond my professional achievements, I am a devoted father and husband. In my free time, I indulge in my passion for Dungeons & Dragons, creating imaginative adventures for my friends and family. Additionally, I enjoy the thrill of dirt biking, often leaving a single track as I navigate challenging terrains.

For inquiries or further information, I can be reached at lake.dalton.setser@gmail.com.

Lake Setser - Information Security Team Lead With a robust background in cybersecurity, I have dedicated my career to protecting sensitive information and mitigating security risks for financial institutions. I hold a B.S. in Cybersecurity from... Show more

Amy Fletcher, PhD, is a specialist in the history of science and technology, and science, technology, and public policy. Previously an Associate Professor at The University of Canterbury in New Zealand, she is a full-time writer based in Knoxville. She is currently writing a book on the fraught relationship between spiritualism and technology from Edison to today. Born in Huntsville, AL, because her dad worked on the Saturn rockets, she has been interested in the relationship between science, society, and ethics since the cradle.

Amy Fletcher, PhD, is a specialist in the history of science and technology, and science, technology, and public policy. Previously an Associate Professor at The University of Canterbury in New Zealand, she is a full-time writer based in Knoxville. S... Show more

Andre leads the Scam Analytics and Tactical Intervention System (SATIS) product team at GovTech. His team works closely with the law-enforcement and the industry to detect, deter, and disrupt tech-enabled scams at scale.

Before his role at GASP, Andre led the Engineering team that supported the Government Cybersecurity Operations Centre (GCSOC), worked on writing and reviewing IM8 Cybersecurity policies, and delivered on Government wide programmes such as the Vulnerability Disclosure Programme (VDP) and the Bug Bounty Programme (BBP).

Andre leads the Scam Analytics and Tactical Intervention System (SATIS) product team at GovTech. His team works closely with the law-enforcement and the industry to detect, deter, and disrupt tech-enabled scams at scale. Before his role at GASP,... Show more

Managing Revenue Growth for enterprise customers. Implement Data to Value Services across Data Analytics, Fabric, BI, Data Integration , Hyper Intelligence Automation and RPA Solutions. Kanerika Inc. is a boutique enterprise software development and consulting company. Experts in optimizing, managing and securing mission-critical IT services for their enterprise.

Kanerika help customers in their digital transformations & Data driven value creation.

Expertise include Data Integration (Informatica or Microsoft), Data Analaytics (Fabric, R, Python, H2o), AI, ML and RPA (UI Path, MS Power Automate), DataLake, Informatica EDC, Data Governance, Power BI, Tableau, Incorta, Trifacta, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure & GCP), Streaming using Kafka, Databases and Product Engineering.

Managing Revenue Growth for enterprise customers. Implement Data to Value Services across Data Analytics, Fabric, BI, Data Integration , Hyper Intelligence Automation and RPA Solutions. Kanerika Inc. is a boutique enterprise software development and ... Show more

Carmen Josefina López Arismendi se graduou em direito trabalhista na Universidade de Carabobo, na Venezuela, e iniciou sua carreira jurídica na equipe do Dr. Luis Ruiz Carrillo. Lá, ela se destacou na preparação de documentos e estratégias para litígios complexos, estabelecendo-se rapidamente como uma profissional meticulosa e dedicada.

Após ganhar experiência e reconhecimento no campo jurídico, ela e seu esposo decidiram diversificar seus investimentos, entrando no setor empresarial com foco em imóveis e restaurantes. A transição de Carmen para o empreendedorismo revelou sua habilidade em aplicar conhecimentos jurídicos em um contexto comercial, administrando com sucesso os aspectos legais e operacionais de seus negócios.

Mais recentemente, ela liderou a fundação da Hydrog, uma startup baseada em Houston que trouxe inovações para a indústria de extração de petróleo com uma tecnologia patenteada. Este empreendimento, gerido em parceria com seu esposo, promete revolucionar os métodos tradicionais de extração de petróleo, oferecendo soluções mais eficientes e sustentáveis. A apresentação dessa tecnologia ocorrerá em um evento de lançamento que pretende reunir especialistas do setor e potenciais parceiros.

Desde jovem, Carmen foi uma atleta excepcional, participando de competições de natação e basquete, onde suas habilidades e espírito competitivo a levaram a várias vitórias. Sua paixão pelo esporte andava de mãos dadas com um amor pela leitura, que alimentava sua mente com ficção e textos históricos, expandindo sua visão de mundo.

Ela tem um profundo apreço pela cultura venezuelana, dedicando tempo para explorar o país e aprender sobre sua história e diversidade cultural. Esses esforços para entender e celebrar sua herança ajudaram a reforçar sua identidade e valores pessoais.

No centro de sua vida está sua família. Carmen prioriza o bem-estar e a união familiar, desempenhando com orgulho o papel de matriarca. Ela cultiva um ambiente familiar onde amor, apoio e respeito são fundamentais, perpetuando os valores herdados de sua mãe.

Nos últimos anos, ela adotou práticas de vida saudável, integrando Pilates e meditação em sua rotina diária para manter o equilíbrio entre as demandas de sua vida pessoal e profissional.

Junto com seu esposo, Carmen Josefina López Arismendi também lidera esforços através da Fundação St. Antonio no Panamá, focada em reduzir a evasão escolar e apoiar jovens em suas trajetórias educacionais. Eles estão empenhados em melhorar a educação como meio de transformação social, procurando ampliar o impacto de suas iniciativas para beneficiar um número maior de estudantes.

Carmen Josefina López Arismendi se graduou em direito trabalhista na Universidade de Carabobo, na Venezuela, e iniciou sua carreira jurídica na equipe do Dr. Luis Ruiz Carrillo. Lá, ela se destacou na preparação de documentos e estratégias para litíg... Show more

An accomplished international conference speaker.

An accomplished international conference speaker. Show more

Hood Lubowa is a lawyer with extensive expertise in human rights law and a deep understanding of various fields of tech law, including data protection, digital rights, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. As an internationally published author, Hood has contributed insightful literature on the intersection of law, technology, and human rights. Currently, he runs the Civic Engagement and Digital Rights work at Oxfam Uganda, where he leads initiatives focused on empowering communities, safeguarding digital spaces, and advocating for inclusive policies. With a passion for justice and a commitment to digital equity, Hood continues to influence the discourse around human rights in the digital era, striving to create a more open, safe, and accessible internet for all.

Hood Lubowa is a lawyer with extensive expertise in human rights law and a deep understanding of various fields of tech law, including data protection, digital rights, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. As an internationally published author, ... Show more

Abogada de NaranjaX, Especialista en Cibercrimen y Evidencia digital.

Abogada de NaranjaX, Especialista en Cibercrimen y Evidencia digital. Show more

SSA Lee Rankin is the Columbia Field Office Cyber/CI Supervisor. Prior to his current position he served as FBI Cyber Division’s
law enforcement liaison officer to the National Security Agency at the National Cryptologic Security Center at US Cyber Command. SSA Rankin
has worked National Security threats pertaining to both Counter Terrorism and Counterintelligence. SSA Rankin previously worked as a case agent in
both the Detroit and Columbia Field Offices. As a case agent he also was a member of the Detroit Evidence Recovery Team and the Columbia SWAT Team.
Prior to the FBI, SSA Rankin was a Police Officer for approximately 10 years in Ohio.

SSA Rankin was born in South Carolina and graduated from the Citadel, with a degree in Political Science/Criminal Justice, and a Juris Doctorate from
the University of Akron School of Law.

SSA Lee Rankin is the Columbia Field Office Cyber/CI Supervisor. Prior to his current position he served as FBI Cyber Division’s law enforcement liaison officer to the National Security Agency at the National Cryptologic Security Center at US Cyber... Show more

Djuma Sosthène est titulaire d’un master en droit du numérique et de la propriété intellectuelle à l’Institut Supérieur du Droit à Paris et actuellement en master droit du numérique : droit de données, des administrations numériques et des gouvernements ouverts à l’Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne en France. En parallèle, il est apprenti-juriste en protection des données dans une entreprise française.

Djuma Sosthène est titulaire d’un master en droit du numérique et de la propriété intellectuelle à l’Institut Supérieur du Droit à Paris et actuellement en master droit du numérique : droit de données, des administrations numériques et des gouverneme... Show more

Tarun is a recognised leader in the field of data protection and privacy, demonstrating an exceptional track record across diverse industries.

He has spearheaded global privacy programs for prominent large organizations like International SOS, Qantas Group (Qantas & Jetstar airlines), and Boden (UK high street & ecommerce fashion global retail business) successfully managing data privacy concerns across the UK and Europe, Middle East, Africa, the US, and the Asia-Pacific regions.

Recognizing his expertise, renowned UK publications like the BBC have sought his insights on privacy and cyber security matters. As a sought-after speaker, Tarun regularly shares his knowledge at international conferences on various privacy, risk and cyber security topics.

Tarun is a recognised leader in the field of data protection and privacy, demonstrating an exceptional track record across diverse industries. He has spearheaded global privacy programs for prominent large organizations like International SOS, Qan... Show more