My work is shaped by professional experience and lived reality.

A career in law enforcement and public service has included leading programs focused on community safety, supporting missing persons investigations, and working in close partnership with Tribal communities across Washington State. That work has revealed gaps that often exist between systems and the communities served—and the critical role of trust built through consistency, respect, and accountability.

Connection to this work is also deeply personal.

Previously a foster parent, having an extended kinship network, and a descendant of a federal Indian boarding school survivor, bringing a perspective shaped by lived experience and a deep understanding of loss, resilience, and the lasting impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma. These experiences inform relationship-building, listening, and engagement—with a strong commitment to culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.

Work alongside Tribal leaders, advocates, and partner agencies has supported efforts addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP), with a focus on strengthening collaboration and improving system responses.

At the core of my work is a belief that meaningful change happens at the intersection of relationships, accountability, and action. Focus remains on building trust and creating solutions informed by the voices and experiences of those most impacted.

My work is shaped by professional experience and lived reality. A career in law enforcement and public service has included leading programs focused on community safety, supporting missing persons investigations, and working in close partnership w... Show more

Strategic security and assurance leader at AWS, driving global initiatives across Security Compliance, Assurance, and Responsible AI adoption. With 17+ years of enterprise security experience, I lead programs at the intersection of cloud security, regulatory compliance, and AI governance—helping organizations navigate complex risk landscapes while enabling secure, scalable innovation.

Strategic security and assurance leader at AWS, driving global initiatives across Security Compliance, Assurance, and Responsible AI adoption. With 17+ years of enterprise security experience, I lead programs at the intersection of cloud security, re... Show more

Amy didn't plan a career in compliance-it found her after her own personal information was compromised in a data breach. Seeing how overwhelming that experience was inspired her to help healthcare practices become proactive instead of reactive-and fueled her mission to help them avoid the same stress and disruption.
For more than ten years, Amy has helped organizations simplify HIPAA, strengthen cybersecurity, and build confident teams. As CEO of Copper Penny Consulting, she translates complicated regulations into practical, engaging education that sticks.
Amy's goal is simple: protect practices, protect patients, and prevent the next breach.

Amy didn't plan a career in compliance-it found her after her own personal information was compromised in a data breach. Seeing how overwhelming that experience was inspired her to help healthcare practices become proactive instead of reactive-and fu... Show more

Adeboro Odunlami is a lawyer and digital rights consultant with a special interest in technology trust and safety policy.

She serves as Executive Director of the Digital Initiative for Innovation and Development (DIID), a pan-African organisation promoting public-interest digital transformation, human rights safeguards, and democratic accountability. She also coordinates the African Internet Rights Alliance, supporting leading civil society organisations in advancing internet freedom and responsible platform governance.

She is the co-founder of Lawbrella; Nigeria tool that offers comprehensive legal support to victims of Image-Based Sexual Abuse in Nigeria and the Nigerian Research Consultant for the Freedom on the Net Report by Freedom House. (2022-2024). She also publishes regular policy commentary on online safety for children on ‘Minor Safety’

She has worked on a range of Internet rights and policy issues including data governance, digital inclusion, and platform accountability. She is a Mandela Washington Fellow, Internet Society Fellow and Mastercard Foundation Scholar at the Blavatnik School of Government (University of Oxford)

Adeboro Odunlami is a lawyer and digital rights consultant with a special interest in technology trust and safety policy. She serves as Executive Director of the Digital Initiative for Innovation and Development (DIID), a pan-African organisation... Show more

Seit 2019-heute: Juristische Assistenz Uni Stuttgart, ISW
Seit 2021-heute: Selbstständig, Tätigkeit in Wissenschaftlichen Gesellschaften
2022-2025: Wissenschaftsmanagerin Uni Stuttgart Agility Lab
2022: Ausbildung Agile Coach
2018: Master of Laws, LL.M.

Seit 2019-heute: Juristische Assistenz Uni Stuttgart, ISW Seit 2021-heute: Selbstständig, Tätigkeit in Wissenschaftlichen Gesellschaften 2022-2025: Wissenschaftsmanagerin Uni Stuttgart Agility Lab 2022: Ausbildung Agile Coach 2018: Master of Laws... Show more

With more than 30 years of experience in security and technology leadership, Craig Williams is a trusted expert in building, governing, and optimizing secure digital environments. His career spans enterprise security strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with deep specialization in HIPAA, PCI, NIST, ISO, and GDPR frameworks. Recognized as an industry leader in AI Governance, Craig helps organizations adopt artificial intelligence responsibly by establishing ethical, compliant, and transparent guardrails. Known for his practical, business‑aligned approach to protecting data and enabling innovation, he has guided numerous organizations through complex compliance landscapes while implementing scalable, resilient security programs. Craig continues to champion best practices that ensure organizations remain secure, compliant, and future‑ready.

With more than 30 years of experience in security and technology leadership, Craig Williams is a trusted expert in building, governing, and optimizing secure digital environments. His career spans enterprise security strategy, risk management, and re... Show more

Helena Secaf dos Santos is a lawyer and researcher with experience in privacy, data protection, and digital regulation. She holds a Master’s degree in Law and Development from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV Direito SP), supported by the Mario Henrique Simonsen Teaching and Research Scholarship. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the same institution, with partial support from the Sr. Luiz Simões Lopes Merit Scholarship. Currently, she serves as Research Coordinator at InternetLab and Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Helena Secaf dos Santos is a lawyer and researcher with experience in privacy, data protection, and digital regulation. She holds a Master’s degree in Law and Development from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV Direito SP), supported by the Mario Henrique ... Show more

Internal auditor specializing in risk management, compliance, and digital resilience.
My work focuses on the strategic role of internal audit as a pillar of organizational and systemic security — especially in the context of NIS2, cybersecurity governance, and hybrid threats.
I speak about: – audit as a resilience mechanism
– risk-based decision frameworks
– governance in high-risk environments
– strengthening institutional stability through audit
I aim to translate complex regulatory and security frameworks into practical, decision-oriented insights.

Internal auditor specializing in risk management, compliance, and digital resilience. My work focuses on the strategic role of internal audit as a pillar of organizational and systemic security — especially in the context of NIS2, cybersecurity gove... Show more

Avvocato iscritta all'Albo di Milano dal 2007, contitolare dello Studio Legale Triberti Castellani. Membro della Task Force AI Liability della Commissione Europea (CEPS) e Consigliere di Amm. di Infratel Italia (MIMIT). Professore a contratto presso Università di Verona, Politecnico di Milano e Universidade Federal da Bahia. Tra le sue pubblicazioni, L'IA oltre le 4 leggi della robotica (Goware, 2020). Paper accettato a WE ROBOT 2026, Berlino. Ad AI Conf presenta un framework sulla responsabilità indiretta dei fornitori di sistemi agentici, tra licensing, data governance e standard of care con il CTO di AI.ANIMA.

Avvocato iscritta all'Albo di Milano dal 2007, contitolare dello Studio Legale Triberti Castellani. Membro della Task Force AI Liability della Commissione Europea (CEPS) e Consigliere di Amm. di Infratel Italia (MIMIT). Professore a contratto presso ... Show more

About the speaker
Atisha Burks speaks to senior leaders operating in complex, high-visibility environments where performance, reputation, and trust converge. She elevates leadership beyond urgency and optics, building cultures defined by clarity and accountability.

BACKGROUND A former senior federal executive with multi-million dollar financial accountability and external oversight, Atisha has led in environments defined by scrutiny and consequence. She brings calm authority into high-stakes rooms and equips leaders to shift from reactive performance to intentional culture-shaping leadership.

PHILOSOPHY Her philosophy is simple: stability creates space for progress. Atisha doesn't just speak about leadership—she has lived it in environments where mistakes carry consequence, where accountability is non-negotiable, and where clarity determines outcomes.

CORE KEYNOTE THEMES

- Leadership = Me, Aligned... Then Multiplied

- Culture as Competitive Advantage

- Performance Under Pressure Without Reactive Leadership

- Executive Decision Clarity in High-Visibility Environments

- Accountability That Elevates Performance

About the speaker Atisha Burks speaks to senior leaders operating in complex, high-visibility environments where performance, reputation, and trust converge. She elevates leadership beyond urgency and optics, building cultures defined by clarity and... Show more

Lucie Fierdehaiche Mahéas is a procurement professional with experience across public and private sectors in multiple countries. Through her digital platform “Procurement 4.0” and involvement in a procurement professional association, she supports students and early-career professionals in understanding and entering the procurement field.

Lucie Fierdehaiche Mahéas is a procurement professional with experience across public and private sectors in multiple countries. Through her digital platform “Procurement 4.0” and involvement in a procurement professional association, she supports st... Show more

Mathumitha GS is a Data Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services with over 8 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Her expertise includes Principal Component Analysis (PCA), predictive and prescriptive analytics, NP-hard algorithm optimization, and Graph Data Science. She has successfully delivered multiple high-impact, ML-driven solutions across IoT and digital engineering domains, enabling scalable, data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Mathumitha GS is a Data Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services with over 8 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Her expertise includes Principal Component Analysis (PCA), predictive and prescriptive analytics, NP-hard ... Show more

Periyarselvan Ramanathan (Periyar) is the Founder of Viyal Technologies, a consulting firm specializing in Sales Performance Management and enterprise reporting modernization. With 25 years of industry experience, he has led large-scale SAP Commissions and Embedded Analytics implementations for global enterprises, including complex migrations from legacy reporting platforms to secure, scalable Embedded Analytics story frameworks. His work focuses on building real-world, high-performing analytics solutions that improve business adoption, governance, and decision-making.

Periyarselvan Ramanathan (Periyar) is the Founder of Viyal Technologies, a consulting firm specializing in Sales Performance Management and enterprise reporting modernization. With 25 years of industry experience, he has led large-scale SAP Commissio... Show more

Software engineer with more than 12 years of experience in real-time and event-driven systems.

Software engineer with more than 12 years of experience in real-time and event-driven systems. Show more

Wendy, a Data & Analytics Manager turned mentor, empowers women in tech with her journey from Law to Data Science. She advocates for female leadership regardless of their title in male-dominated fields, personal development, and well-being. Her talks offer strategies for career growth, inclusivity, and balance, inspiring actionable insights. Attendees leave motivated to excel and lead with confidence. As a result, Wendy's sessions ignite a transformation, spurring individuals to embrace leadership, innovate, and champion inclusivity in the tech industry.

Wendy, a Data & Analytics Manager turned mentor, empowers women in tech with her journey from Law to Data Science. She advocates for female leadership regardless of their title in male-dominated fields, personal development, and well-being. Her talks... Show more

Hello from “CAPTAIN HR” (legally 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑔), making Human Resources easy for small businesses and nonprofits. As Chief Human Resources Advisor for Peak Performance Human Resources, CAPTAIN HR builds and maintains performance- and people-focused environments needed for success in today’s small business and nonprofit markets. Call or text CAPTAIN HR @ 470-951-5115 for help with any 'people challenges.'

Hello from “CAPTAIN HR” (legally 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑔), making Human Resources easy for small businesses and nonprofits. As Chief Human Resources Advisor for Peak Performance Human Resources, CAPTAIN HR builds and maintains performance- and people-f... Show more

Jefferson is a cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Director and Founder of PurpleBird Security. He is an EC-Council certified instructor and teaches at Brazilian Universities. He previously led incident response and managed security teams at Capgemini, IBM (X-Force Incident Response in LatAm region), and Kroll. With degrees in Law and Information Systems and a postgraduate degree in Digital Forensics, Jefferson specializes in incident response, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and adversary hunting.

Jefferson is a cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Technical Director and Founder of PurpleBird Security. He is an EC-Council certified instructor and teaches at Brazilian Universities. He previously led incide... Show more

Dy is the Director of Information Security for BlueHalo, a defense contractor in Albuquerque, NM. She has spent the last four years supporting the company’s CMMC program, leading the enterprise to a successful CMMC Level 2 third-party assessment this year. The last two and a half years she has overseen the development of a proactive cybersecurity program focused on compliance integrations for mergers & acquisitions. She has a Master of Science in Information Technology Management, is a CMMC Certified Practitioner (CCP), and a Provisional CMMC Assessor (CCA).

Dy is the Director of Information Security for BlueHalo, a defense contractor in Albuquerque, NM. She has spent the last four years supporting the company’s CMMC program, leading the enterprise to a successful CMMC Level 2 third-party assessment this... Show more

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, Tolletaten og Mattilsynet. I dag er han Partner i Gritera-konsernet og daglig leder for Gritera Security som leverer sikkerhetsrådgivning.

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, To... Show more

Marcelo Dauane is a product builder with over a decade of experience creating software that delivers impact at scale. Based in Cape Town and originally from Mozambique, he is on a mission to turn engineering teams into high-performing powerhouses by leveraging data, product direction, and soft skills. As the leader of two engineering teams at MoonPay, the world’s top crypto onramp, Marcelo has helped scale platforms serving millions worldwide. He thrives at the intersection of culture, systems, and people, driving teams to create products that truly make a difference.

Marcelo Dauane is a product builder with over a decade of experience creating software that delivers impact at scale. Based in Cape Town and originally from Mozambique, he is on a mission to turn engineering teams into high-performing powerhouses by ... Show more

Previously a Red Hat Engineering Manager and a Commodore Vic-20 programmer

Previously a Red Hat Engineering Manager and a Commodore Vic-20 programmer Show more

Deepak Jaiswal is a seasoned Principal Solutions Architect with over 25 years of experience in the telecom and multimedia industries, including more than 15 years dedicated to architecting carrier-grade voice, messaging, and compliance services for Tier-1 operators. His expertise lies in modernizing telecom infrastructure, with a deep focus on regulatory compliance, including SEC/FINRA, CALEA, and e-911 requirements, as well as innovations in SIM-based security and multi-device interoperability.
At T-Mobile USA, Deepak has led the design and deployment of several pioneering solutions such as the Native Mobile Capture platform for SEC/FINRA-compliant voice and SMS recording, and DIGITS 3.0, a fully modernized microservices-based solution. He also played a critical role in building T-Mobile’s Proxy by DIGITS (Scam Shield) privacy-focused service and enhancing Kafka-based message archival systems. His architectural leadership enabled initiatives that significantly improved system compliance, user experience, and fraud protection.
Previously, at AT&T, Deepak designed and scaled multi-tenant compliance platforms, developed protocols for wearable device integration under the NumberSync initiative, and enhanced AT&T’s messaging backup services with SIM-based authentication and resilient provisioning strategies. His work contributed to multiple protocol extensions adopted by international standards bodies, such as OMA.
Earlier in his career, Deepak held leadership roles at Aricent, PINNGit, and Emuzed, where he directed multimedia and messaging platforms for clients such as LG, Infineon, and HTC. His early contributions to video streaming SDKs, DRM solutions, and mobile engagement platforms demonstrate his longstanding impact on the evolution of telecom and embedded systems.
Deepak is also a recognized contributor to the CAMARA and OMA standards and is the inventor on several U.S. patents related to secure messaging, SIM-swap fraud prevention, and non-terrestrial communications.
He holds an M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, where he was a Gold Medalist with a perfect CGPA of 10/10, and a B.E. in Computer Science & Technology from the University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee), where he graduated with distinction as the university topper.

Deepak Jaiswal is a seasoned Principal Solutions Architect with over 25 years of experience in the telecom and multimedia industries, including more than 15 years dedicated to architecting carrier-grade voice, messaging, and compliance services for T... Show more

DevOps Engineer, Application Lifecycle Management lover. Working in the field since early 2000s, I’ve been always in touch with latest, bleeding-edge technologies.
Started as Microsoft Developer, moved to the IT Operations Team and then, falled in love with the Agile, Application Lifecycle Management and Enterprise IT Security & Compliance.

DevOps Engineer, Application Lifecycle Management lover. Working in the field since early 2000s, I’ve been always in touch with latest, bleeding-edge technologies. Started as Microsoft Developer, moved to the IT Operations Team and then, falled in ... Show more

Michael Sewall is a distinguished 13-year veteran of law enforcement, renowned for his expertise in combating internet crimes against children (ICAC). As a proven leader in this critical field, he has spearheaded major operations that have successfully rescued countless children from online dangers, demonstrating unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.

Throughout his career, Michael has been deeply immersed in thousands of ICAC investigations, honing investigative techniques that have set benchmarks for digital forensics and child exploitation prevention. Nationally recognized as a premier trainer, he has empowered law enforcement agencies across the country with specialized training programs, equipping officers with the tools to navigate the evolving landscape of online threats.

Driven by a profound passion for online safety and digital citizenship, Michael Sewall extends his impact beyond the badge through engaging keynote speeches and workshops. He has delivered insightful talks to parents, educators, and corporate leaders, fostering awareness and actionable strategies to safeguard families in the digital age. His dynamic presentations blend real-world experience with practical guidance, inspiring audiences to prioritize child protection in an interconnected world.

Michael Sewall's dedication to justice and education continues to shape safer online environments for generations to come.

Michael Sewall is a distinguished 13-year veteran of law enforcement, renowned for his expertise in combating internet crimes against children (ICAC). As a proven leader in this critical field, he has spearheaded major operations that have successful... Show more

Sia Ghassemi is a passionate software architect, Microsoft Azure AI MVP, and the founder of Sia Consulting GmbH, a company specializing in GDPR, Dev-Security, Cloud-Security, and AI technologies. He is a frequent speaker and workshop leader at conferences across Germany.

Sia Ghassemi is a passionate software architect, Microsoft Azure AI MVP, and the founder of Sia Consulting GmbH, a company specializing in GDPR, Dev-Security, Cloud-Security, and AI technologies. He is a frequent speaker and workshop leader at confer... Show more

Magister en Tecnologías informáticas y de Comunicaciones de la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE). Docente e Investigador UADE. Licenciado en Comunicación Audiovisual de la Universidad de San Martín y periodista de la escuela de periodismo TEA. Además, referente de Seguridad de la Información del Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA) y Analista en Seguridad de la Información en el Departamento de Informática del Ministerio de Justicia.

Me especializo en Protección de Datos Personales, Privacidad y Seguridad de la información. Como investigador me desempeño en el marco de las actividades de Ciencia y Técnica (ACyT) del Instituto de Tecnología (INTEC) de la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa. Actualmente y desde hace seis años estoy a cargo de proyectos de investigación sobre análisis de vulnerabilidades en aplicaciones para Android.

Magister en Tecnologías informáticas y de Comunicaciones de la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE). Docente e Investigador UADE. Licenciado en Comunicación Audiovisual de la Universidad de San Martín y periodista de la escuela de periodismo TE... Show more

Originaire d'un sud ouest rural et agricole, mon parcours est largement influencé par le rapport au vivant et la convivialité.
Depuis 10 ans, je travaille sur les problématiques d’organisation de projets toujours dans un souci d’optimiser la création de valeur.
Je mets l’accent sur la pérennité des démarches mises en œuvre en m’appuyant sur : l’intelligence collective, l’humain, les méthodes agiles et le lean management.
Mes expériences récentes m’ont permis de développer une spécialité dans la méthode Scrum et l’approche produit.
Passionné par l’humain, je consacre mon énergie pour permettre à une organisation et aux personnes qui la composent d’être au meilleur de leurs capacités.
Pour l'avenir, j'espère avoir encore plus d'impact positif auprès de mes équipes, afin qu'elles apportent de la valeur et du sens à leur contexte.

Originaire d'un sud ouest rural et agricole, mon parcours est largement influencé par le rapport au vivant et la convivialité. Depuis 10 ans, je travaille sur les problématiques d’organisation de projets toujours dans un souci d’optimiser la créatio... Show more

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Fernando Oleo Blanco (Irvise on the net) is a young engineer pasionate with libre software and mechanical engineering. Currently, he is working in the energy sector, focusing mostly in the nuclear world, with projects related to fusion energy and Gen IV nuclear reactors. At an early age, his passion of libre software soon met his studies in engineering and both sides have been complementing each other ever since. The software communities he is involved mostly with are CAD/FEM/CFD software and Ada. Additionally, he is always happy to help people learn about software and spread the word on the libre philosophy. However, mechanical engineering is not all: operating systems, music, art, decentralization, rogelikes, typography and unrestricted access to information are also part of his interests.

Fernando Oleo Blanco es un joven ingeniero mecánico e industrial. Actualmente trabaja como diseñador de sistemas nucleares, tanto para reactores de IV generación como la investigación de la fusión. El mundo del software libre le apasiona y representa uno de sus mayores hobbies. Tiene especial presencia en comunidades ingenieriles y de simulación (CAD, FEM, CFD...) y en la comunidad del lenguaje de programación Ada/SPARK. Adicionalmente, Fernando es una mente inquieta a quien le apasiona la música, los rogelikes, la tipografía y la investigación.

(Spanish version below) Fernando Oleo Blanco (Irvise on the net) is a young engineer pasionate with libre software and mechanical engineering. Currently, he is working in the energy sector, focusing mostly in the nuclear world, with projects relat... Show more

Lucas has worked his whole career to unlock the door for students and early professionals to tiptoe their way into the tech world. Be it through global hackathons, enabling student campus leaders, or giving educators future forward tools, Lucas works to build as many bridges as possible for every brand of new professional.

Lucas has worked his whole career to unlock the door for students and early professionals to tiptoe their way into the tech world. Be it through global hackathons, enabling student campus leaders, or giving educators future forward tools, Lucas works... Show more

Elena Bobkova brings 25+ years of hands-on expertise in ISO auditing and compliance to the tech world. As a pioneer among ISO auditors, she was one of the first North American professionals qualified to train others on AI governance and compliance through the transparent ISO AI Management Systems methodology. Her practical approach transforms complex governance frameworks into actionable strategies that technology teams can implement right away.

What sets Elena apart is her ability to speak the language of diverse tech teams. She bridges the gap between regulatory requirements and practical innovation, making her insights valuable to developers, algorithm engineers, AI infrastructure teams, and marketing specialists alike.

Elena Bobkova brings 25+ years of hands-on expertise in ISO auditing and compliance to the tech world. As a pioneer among ISO auditors, she was one of the first North American professionals qualified to train others on AI governance and compliance th... Show more