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

Dr. Kraig Kiehl

Dr. Kraig Kiehl

PA Agriculture Emergency Preparedness Director and retired Army officer focused on food security and infrastructure resilience.

PA Agriculture Emergency Preparedness Director and retired Army officer focused on food security and infrastructure resilience. Show more

Divya Tak

Divya Tak

Divya Tak is an award winning multidisciplinary creative whose work spans across forms and subjects to explore a sense of wonder, curiosity and belonging. She has published work in multiple mediums, products, games, illustrations, comics, ads, and more. Her own journey has also inspired her to facilitate workshops on technology, creativity and storytelling and the intersection of them all.

Divya Tak is an award winning multidisciplinary creative whose work spans across forms and subjects to explore a sense of wonder, curiosity and belonging. She has published work in multiple mediums, products, games, illustrations, comics, ads, and mo... Show more

JoannaLynn Hernandez

JoannaLynn Hernandez

Present Leadership: Why Presence, Not Position, Builds Trust That Lasts is a transformative leadership style that challenges traditional models of authority and control. Through both practical insight and storytelling, it reveals that true influence begins with authenticity, emotional stability, and genuine human connection rather than title or power. The business problem is solves is increased retention and loyalty. These are not concepts. They are the mechanisms through which we create compliant, efficient HR systems that reduce risk, strengthen leadership, and improve organizational outcomes. These are not concepts. They are the mechanisms through which we create compliant, efficient HR systems that reduce risk, strengthen leadership, and improve organizational outcomes. Every element of this system represents a core pillar of how employees engage with organizations, build infrastructure, and drive performance

Present Leadership: Why Presence, Not Position, Builds Trust That Lasts is a transformative leadership style that challenges traditional models of authority and control. Through both practical insight and storytelling, it reveals that true influence ... Show more

Victor Antinori Broce

Victor Antinori Broce

Soy líder de Transformación Digital con experiencia en la integración de tecnología, datos y procesos dentro de empresas del sector financiero; seguros y retail.
Lideró proyectos de automatización, gobierno de datos e inteligencia de negocio en el sector financiero, aplicando marcos como COBIT 2019 y metodologías ágiles para la mejora organizacional de equipos.
Mi trayectoria combina más de siete años en análisis de datos, mejora de procesos y desarrollo tecnológico en empresas como Banco General, Dell Technologies y NTT Data, impulsando la eficiencia operativa y la innovación digital en Panamá.

Soy líder de Transformación Digital con experiencia en la integración de tecnología, datos y procesos dentro de empresas del sector financiero; seguros y retail. Lideró proyectos de automatización, gobierno de datos e inteligencia de negocio en el... Show more

Sanchit Srivastava

Sanchit Srivastava

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has successfully delivered transformative data solutions across diverse industries, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, pharmacy, and retail. His motto, "make data easier, faster and more reliable" encapsulates his belief in the transformative power of data.

Currently leading Data Analytics and Data Architecture at a Fortune 500 CPG company, Sanchit is responsible for delivering robust data platforms and fostering a data-driven culture. His focus on Responsible Generative AI is driving innovation and efficiency across the organization. His forward-thinking approach has positioned him as a pioneer in the adoption of Responsible Generative AI, empowering teams to leverage the power of AI ethically and responsibly. Sanchit’s current focus on AI on unstructured data, large language models, generative AI, guided data analytics, data observability, data architecture, and data catalogs positions him as a thought leader in the industry.

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has s... Show more

Ricky Ray

Ricky Ray

After spending over a decade in the U.S. Army I pursued a career in cybersecurity. With 6 years bug bounty hunting and security research within the field. Currently a Sr. Security Analyst in the telecom industry. Located over 30 bounties, 2 CVE's, and have disclosed additional vulnerabilities to organizations.

After spending over a decade in the U.S. Army I pursued a career in cybersecurity. With 6 years bug bounty hunting and security research within the field. Currently a Sr. Security Analyst in the telecom industry. Located over 30 bounties, 2 CVE's, ... Show more

Luka Galić

Luka Galić

Sales Consultant u Business Solutions Adria, specijaliziran za Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central i digitalnu transformaciju poslovnih procesa. Imam bogato iskustvo u prodaji i savjetovanju, a fokus mi je na optimizaciji poslovanja kroz ERP rješenja, integraciju s Power Platform i korištenje AI alata poput Copilot-a. Aktivno radim na edukacijama tržišta i implementaciji modernih tehnologija koje donose mjerljive rezultate.

Sales Consultant u Business Solutions Adria, specijaliziran za Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central i digitalnu transformaciju poslovnih procesa. Imam bogato iskustvo u prodaji i savjetovanju, a fokus mi je na optimizaciji poslovanja kroz ERP rješ... Show more

Oliver Sahlmann

Oliver Sahlmann

Data Security Solution Lead at Water IT Security Former Microsoft Data Security Technical Specialist, Data Security Conference Speaker and Podcaster

Data Security Solution Lead at Water IT Security Former Microsoft Data Security Technical Specialist, Data Security Conference Speaker and Podcaster Show more

Vin Mitty, PhD

Vin Mitty, PhD

Vinayak Mitty is a data and AI leader with a PhD in the field, researcher, and creator of the Data Impact Framework. Host of the Data Democracy podcast, he helps organizations transform data into measurable business outcomes. His upcoming book, the AI Compass, explores how data teams can thrive in the AI era.

Vinayak Mitty is a data and AI leader with a PhD in the field, researcher, and creator of the Data Impact Framework. Host of the Data Democracy podcast, he helps organizations transform data into measurable business outcomes. His upcoming book, the A... Show more

Rijul Chauhan

Rijul Chauhan

I'm an Associate Consultant at Mastercard, working across cybersecurity, strategy, and product innovation in the payments space. I’ve helped enhance cyber frameworks, design secure digital products, and drive customer engagement for global banks. With prior experience at Deloitte, ArmorCode, and the U.S. Embassy’s OSAC program, I bring a cross-functional approach to building secure and scalable financial ecosystems.

I'm an Associate Consultant at Mastercard, working across cybersecurity, strategy, and product innovation in the payments space. I’ve helped enhance cyber frameworks, design secure digital products, and drive customer engagement for global banks. Wit... Show more

Prime Nkezumukama

Prime Nkezumukama

Prime Nkezumukama, the DUKINGIRE ISI YACU (DIY) 's Executive Director, is a digital rights advocate and capacity-building specialist with extensive experience in supporting human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society organizations in high-risk environments. With 10 years's expertise, based and operating in Burundi, Prime Nkezumukama 's work focuses on digital resilience, holistic security, and strengthening data protection frameworks in Burundi and the East African region. Prime Nkezumukama has led multiple initiatives on cybersecurity awareness, research, evidence-based advocacy, and the development of practical security tools for grassroots actors. Prime and DIY Organization frequently collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, tech experts, and policymakers, to advance safer digital ecosystems. The recent partners are Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP)/ HIVOS, Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI), Civicus / Crisis Response Fund, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), etc . Prime Nkezumukama is also committed to amplifying local perspectives and promoting inclusive, community-driven approaches to digital protection. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VVjbcYxXDMsVLOlhMzB_pLP1k3CI8RAX/view?usp=sharing

Prime Nkezumukama, the DUKINGIRE ISI YACU (DIY) 's Executive Director, is a digital rights advocate and capacity-building specialist with extensive experience in supporting human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society organizations in high-... Show more

Kunal Arora

Kunal Arora

Designer and Entrepreneur

Designer and Entrepreneur Show more

Neeraj Pandey

Neeraj Pandey

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more

Marsha Durfee

Marsha Durfee

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler Show more

Hari Kishan

Hari Kishan

Hari regularly speaks on Cloud Governance, Agentic AI Systems, Data Engineering Leadership, and RegTech Innovation, inspiring enterprises to modernize responsibly and scale confidently in the AI-first era.

Hari regularly speaks on Cloud Governance, Agentic AI Systems, Data Engineering Leadership, and RegTech Innovation, inspiring enterprises to modernize responsibly and scale confidently in the AI-first era. Show more

Alpana Pothukuchi

Alpana Pothukuchi

Originally from India, I began my career as a software engineer before discovering my true passion—using data to solve problems and drive change. After earning my Master’s in Information Systems from Northeastern University, I’ve spent over eight years helping organizations uncover insights from complex datasets, with experience spanning e-commerce, finance, and large-scale enterprise operations.

My path from coding to data analysis has been shaped by curiosity and a drive to make sense of patterns others might overlook. More recently, my focus has expanded into AI and cloud technologies, where I explore how tools like AIOps and generative AI can transform industries—making IT operations smarter, faster, and more reliable.

Outside of work, I channel my creativity into generative AI projects and support causes close to my heart, including animal welfare. I’m also the proud parent of two rescue dogs who keep life joyful and grounded.

Originally from India, I began my career as a software engineer before discovering my true passion—using data to solve problems and drive change. After earning my Master’s in Information Systems from Northeastern University, I’ve spent over eight yea... Show more

Ratnangi Nirek

Ratnangi Nirek

I'm a Senior Cloud Escalation Engineer and Subject Matter Expert specializing in Linux and Cloud for our Customer Service Support in Microsoft, focusing on delivering top-notch support to our clients. I'm passionate about knowledge sharing and mentorship, helping to ramp up new team members and fostering technical growth. I collaborate with various teams to drive innovation and excellence in service delivery.
Additionally, I lead efforts to build communities and promote collaboration among peers, aiming to enhance our collective expertise for better customer outcomes.

I'm a Senior Cloud Escalation Engineer and Subject Matter Expert specializing in Linux and Cloud for our Customer Service Support in Microsoft, focusing on delivering top-notch support to our clients. I'm passionate about knowledge sharing and mento... Show more

Tom Morton

Tom Morton

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

Jerry Layden

Jerry Layden

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

Joel Divekar

Joel Divekar

With over 30 years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, and automation, Open Source technologies, and programming, Joel works with organizations to improve performance, optimize costs, security and strengthen operational reliability. He focuses on practical, real-world solutions that simplify architecture and deliver measurable outcomes.

With over 30 years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, and automation, Open Source technologies, and programming, Joel works with organizations to improve performance, optimize costs, security and strengthen operational reliability. He focuses on... Show more

Anh Tran

Anh Tran

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technology, manufacturing and wholesale, she is keen on bringing to the audience her unique perspectives, best practices and know-how when it comes to applying disruptive technologies.

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technolog... Show more

Antonio Prado

Antonio Prado

Antonio Prado è consulente e ricercatore nel campo della sicurezza del routing Internet. Supporta ISP, IXP e reti enterprise su RPKI/ROV, igiene IRR, mitigazione di hijack/route leak e procedure di incident response. È autore di articoli tecnici e accademici e co-autore del volume BGP from Theory to Practice. Ha presentato lavori e tenuto tutorial in contesti operator (es. RIPE, LACNIC, Namex) e collabora con associazioni di operatori in Italia. Nell’ambito del suo dottorato ha sviluppato RoSe-T, un framework per la verifica automatica della conformità alle azioni MANRS e delle policy BGP. Combina approccio data-driven, pratica operativa e automazione per portare le migliori pratiche di routing security in reti di diversa scala.

Antonio Prado è consulente e ricercatore nel campo della sicurezza del routing Internet. Supporta ISP, IXP e reti enterprise su RPKI/ROV, igiene IRR, mitigazione di hijack/route leak e procedure di incident response. È autore di articoli tecnici e ac... Show more

Jonathan Venguer

Jonathan Venguer

Jonathan Venguer is a film producer and entrepreneur focused on improving the filmmaking process through technology and community participation. He began his career working with Oscar-winning producers on major studio films such as Invictus and Safe before branching out into independent filmmaking. As both a producer and executive producer, he has worked on films like Medeas and Souvenir, gaining hands-on experience in development, production, and distribution.

Jonathan is the founder of SUM PICTURES, a membership-based film production platform that integrates blockchain to streamline production, enhance audience engagement, and maximize impact. Designed to provide filmmakers and production companies with tools for collaboration, funding, and data-driven decision-making, SUM PICTURES is pioneering a more transparent and participatory approach to filmmaking.

With a background in film production and a focus on innovation, Jonathan is exploring how blockchain technology can improve governance, funding, and distribution in the industry. He has received legal support from the Stand with Crypto Creators Defense Fund to ensure SUM PICTURES operates within regulatory best practices.

His insights on decentralized production, blockchain’s role in media, and audience-driven storytelling contribute to discussions on the future of entertainment and technology.

Jonathan Venguer is a film producer and entrepreneur focused on improving the filmmaking process through technology and community participation. He began his career working with Oscar-winning producers on major studio films such as Invictus and Safe ... Show more

Howard Globus

Howard Globus

Howard Globus

Cybersecurity Expert | Creator of The SAFE MatrixTM | Amazon Bestselling Author of "Unhackd"

Howard Globus is a cybersecurity evangelist and creator of The SAFE MatrixTM, a 4-step system designed to “outhack” the hackers and bulletproof small businesses. From starting as a 7-year-old computer prodigy to dedicating his career to protecting small and mid-sized businesses, Howard's mission has been to safeguard companies from both internal and external data breaches, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and operational continuity.

As the Amazon bestselling author of "Unhackd", a practical guide for staying safe online, Howard draws on decades of experience working with everyone from individuals to small businesses and Fortune 100 companies. His deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape has made him a sought-after expert, featured in Forbes, BAI (serving the financial industry), Gartner/Captera (on AI and Ransomware, Safety Detectives, Mindful Manna Podcast, The Bond Buyer, and as a guest writer for Karjaka.

In addition to his book, Howard is an in-demand keynote speaker who shares his expertise on cybersecurity for businesses, incident response, and the importance of proactive defense
strategies. His insights are invaluable for any journalist covering topics related to financial services, cybersecurity trends, and the risks facing small businesses today. Howard is available for expert commentary on topics including cybersecurity best practices, risk mitigation, incident response, and strategies for small businesses to stay safe in an increasingly digital world.

Howard Globus Cybersecurity Expert | Creator of The SAFE MatrixTM | Amazon Bestselling Author of "Unhackd" Howard Globus is a cybersecurity evangelist and creator of The SAFE MatrixTM, a 4-step system designed to “outhack” the hackers and bulle... Show more

Max Turner

Max Turner

Max has a wide variety of experience across varying industries. He spent several years working hands-on with OT devices and as an IT professional before transitioning to teaching full time. This experience built in him a rare combination of technical knowledge and people skills that made him ideally suited to physical penetration testing, social engineering, and red team exercises. This skill went largely untapped until Red Sentry brought him on. He is proud to say that he started at Red Sentry as a contract-based worker in an assistant role and very quickly proved his mettle, joining the team full time and rising all the way to the head of the Pentesting Program in under two years.

Max has a wide variety of experience across varying industries. He spent several years working hands-on with OT devices and as an IT professional before transitioning to teaching full time. This experience built in him a rare combination of technic... Show more

Andrea Tonolli

Andrea Tonolli

Ingegnere gestionale, nell'esperienza lavorativa con Ance Verona mi sono specializzato nella consulenza in materia di appalti pubblici, ambiente e sostenibilità, sviluppo progetti organizzativi, formativi, societari per le imprese di costruzioni.

Ingegnere gestionale, nell'esperienza lavorativa con Ance Verona mi sono specializzato nella consulenza in materia di appalti pubblici, ambiente e sostenibilità, sviluppo progetti organizzativi, formativi, societari per le imprese di costruzioni. Show more

Shumaila Ahmed

Shumaila Ahmed

Shumaila Ahmed is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience designing secure software pipelines for regulated industries. She has led security architecture and compliance initiatives, helping organizations align with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.

Shumaila specializes in integrating security into CI/CD workflows. Her work bridges DevSecOps, supply chain security, and AI-powered trust frameworks, with a focus on scalable, audit-ready infrastructure in multicloud setups.

An educator and open-source contributor, Shumaila has taught digital forensics at the postgraduate level and built cybersecurity awareness programs for underserved communities. She is passionate about simplifying complex compliance processes through automation.

Shumaila Ahmed is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience designing secure software pipelines for regulated industries. She has led security architecture and compliance initiatives, helping organizations align with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 270... Show more

Joel Hron

Joel Hron

Joel Hron is a passionate innovator driving the future of product technology and AI at Thomson Reuters. As Chief Technology Officer, he leads Product Engineering and AI Research & Development, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Legal, Tax, Audit, Trade, Compliance, and Risk solutions.

Joel joined Thomson Reuters in 2022 through the acquisition of ThoughtTrace, where he served as CTO. Previously, he led AI and TR Labs, launching seven groundbreaking GenAI products in just 18 months, transforming legal research, tax analysis, and contract drafting.

His approach is centered on rethinking processes through technology, building teams rooted in trust, transparency, and customer-centric innovation. Joel envisions AI not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a force that enhances professional decision-making, making expert information more accessible and impactful.

A New Orleans native, Joel’s global career spans work in London and Africa, and he now calls Zug, Switzerland home. He holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from Texas Christian University.

Joel Hron is a passionate innovator driving the future of product technology and AI at Thomson Reuters. As Chief Technology Officer, he leads Product Engineering and AI Research & Development, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Legal, Tax, ... Show more

Dr. Charles Russo

Dr. Charles Russo

Dr. Charles M. Russo is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired FBI Intelligence Analyst with over 30 years of distinguished service spanning military intelligence, federal law enforcement, and higher education. Throughout his career, he has contributed to national security at multiple levels, working on complex intelligence and public safety challenges both domestically and abroad.

In addition to his federal service, Dr. Russo has served as a Juvenile Probation Officer, bringing a deep understanding of youth justice and rehabilitation into his work. He currently teaches cyber and intelligence studies at the collegiate level, preparing the next generation of analysts and security professionals.

Dr. Russo holds a Ph.D. in Public Safety Leadership and is widely recognized for his expertise in intelligence analysis, critical thinking, and national security strategy. Known for his engaging and relatable presentation style, he has a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible, relevant, and thought-provoking for audiences across disciplines.

Dr. Charles M. Russo is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired FBI Intelligence Analyst with over 30 years of distinguished service spanning military intelligence, federal law enforcement, and higher education. Throughout his career, he has contributed to n... Show more

Pavel Dzidukh

Pavel Dzidukh

My mission is to build innovative products and strong teams using modern technologies and methodologies. During my career I have gained experience in product development, operations & management, product marketing, strategic planning and I can say the following about myself:

As a Product Manager
• I make customer-centric decisions that are the basis for creating a profitable and high-quality product.
• I prefer the synergy of personal product vision and data driven decisions because hypotheses are good, but hypotheses backed by research and data are better.

As a Project Manager and Scrum Master I can lead and grow teams from 10 to 80 people
• I facilitate and help teams solve internal and external impediments, releasing the full potential of each member.
• I understand and speak tech, while at the same time explain in simple terms the business needs to tech.

Last but not least - I refine and educate to be a better version of myself
• I'm constantly learning new things, taking the best from other areas and constantly improving my core skills.
• Remaining calm in the face of uncertainty and difficult challenges.

I'm always glad to meet new people and discuss new opportunities with common points of interest. Send me a message if you want to talk about finance, Web3 or just meet and have a cup of coffee.

My mission is to build innovative products and strong teams using modern technologies and methodologies. During my career I have gained experience in product development, operations & management, product marketing, strategic planning and I can say th... Show more

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