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

Django Lohn

Django Lohn

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack.
Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis 💪👍.

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack. Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis ... Show more

Mukta Sharma

Mukta Sharma

I am an IT Audit and Compliance expert, ensuring that technology controls are in place and effective to safeguard the organization's critical information and mechanisms are in place to proactively monitor for threats. I previously worked as a privacy program manager with AWS, managing the roadmap to complete assessments of services and features before launch, supporting compliance teams such as SOC, and ISO to maintain services certification by providing artifacts and responses to the inquiries. I have also been a technical assessor with PayPal and Yahoo, where I assessed orgs key risk areas against established frameworks, and after performing this gap analysis via data analytics socialized the results with leadership for approval purposes. I have vast experience in security, compliance, and privacy domains, across various industries which can be utilized to assess new products.

I am an IT Audit and Compliance expert, ensuring that technology controls are in place and effective to safeguard the organization's critical information and mechanisms are in place to proactively monitor for threats. I previously worked as a privacy... Show more

Pallavi Thukral

Pallavi Thukral

I am Pallavi Thukral, and I am thrilled to express my interest in joining your esteemed conference as a speaker. With a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a background in computer science, I bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the realms of emerging technologies, cloud, DevOps, .NET, C++, Kotlin, backend development, Ruby, Blockchain, ML, AI and many more.

Currently serving as a software developer at BNY Mellon, I am immersed in the dynamic world of software engineering, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in a financial services environment. My journey in the tech industry has been shaped by a dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, making me a constant learner and enthusiast for emerging trends.

As a gold medalist in Bachelor of Technology, my academic foundation has instilled in me a commitment to excellence and a drive for continuous improvement. This academic achievement, coupled with my practical experience, positions me as a speaker who can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.

I am eager to share insights, best practices, and practical experiences with the community. My sessions aim to provide valuable takeaways for developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the vibrant discussions and learning experiences.

I am Pallavi Thukral, and I am thrilled to express my interest in joining your esteemed conference as a speaker. With a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a background in computer science, I bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the r... Show more

Bradley Fowler

Bradley Fowler

Dr. Bradley Fowler is a dissertation chair with Capitol Technology University for the Master of Research in Cyberpsychology and Ph.D. in Cybersecurity. He is a general Alumni Council member at American Public University Systems, as well as a member of the E-Learning Guild, Webmaster Association, and National Cybersecurity Student Association. He is a peer review analyst for the National Cyberwatch Association and a lifetime member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Dr. Fowler is the owner of Construction EMarketing, a small digital marketing and website development business.

Dr. Fowler has written many works including Cybersecurity Public Policy SWOT Analysis for 43 Countries (co-author) published by Routledge Taylor & Francis and CRC Press, AWS for Public and Private Sector Cloud Computing Architecture for Government and Business published by Apress, Information Assurance Risk Management Strategies for Managing Information Systems and Technology in the Cloud published by Apress, and How Cyberpsychology Can Help Us Understand Cybercrime published by Nova Science Publishers.

In April 2011, he earned a Paralegal Certificate from U.S. Career Institute and began volunteering with the American Alliance for Paralegals, Inc. as the Webmaster, which he enjoyed for two years.

Dr. Fowler earned both his Collaborative Institute Training Initiative (CITI) Certificate in Doctoral Research in September 2022, and a Master of Research in Cyberpsychology in August 2023 (Summa Cum Laude) from Capitol Technology University. Prior, he earned both a Master of Science in Cybersecurity in 2018 and a Master of Science in Managing Information Systems in 2021 (Summa Cum Laude) from Bellevue University. He received both a Master of Science in Cloud Computing Architecture in 2022 (Cum Laude) and a Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance in 2023 from the University of Maryland Global Campus. He also earned a Master of Public Policy in Cybersecurity Policy from American Public University Systems in 2022 (Summa Cum Laude), a Bachelor of Arts in eMarketing in 2015 (Cum Laude), and a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology in 2016 (Summa Cum Laude) from University of Arizona Global Campus. Currently, he is completing a Doctor of Management Information Systems and Technology at University of Phoenix, where he was inducted in the National Society of Leadership & Success, and a Doctor of Education in Education Administration at California Coast University, and Ph.D. in Cybersecurity Leadership at Capitol Technology University.

Dr. Bradley Fowler is a dissertation chair with Capitol Technology University for the Master of Research in Cyberpsychology and Ph.D. in Cybersecurity. He is a general Alumni Council member at American Public University Systems, as well as a member o... Show more

Thomas Fournaise

Thomas Fournaise

Passionné d'informatique et de développement depuis longtemps, j'ai débuté sur CPC 6128.
Je m'intéresse à tout ce qui concerne la data, l'IA et à tous les problèmes éthiques que cela peut poser.
Sur mon temps libre j'organise le Salon de la Data

Passionné d'informatique et de développement depuis longtemps, j'ai débuté sur CPC 6128. Je m'intéresse à tout ce qui concerne la data, l'IA et à tous les problèmes éthiques que cela peut poser. Sur mon temps libre j'organise le Salon de la Data Show more

Delphine Forma

Delphine Forma

Delphine is an experienced compliance and legal officer who worked across different countries and industries including large banks in the U.K. and blockchain/crypto businesses such as BitMEX (exchanges and miners for around 7 years). Holding a diploma from Sciences Po, and two master’s degrees specialized in European Criminal Business Law and Frauds and Money Laundering Prevention, Delphine currently work as a Policy Lead, Europe and UK at Solidus Labs and was a Board member of the OpenVASP Association and of the Crypto Valley Association.
Delphine is also the founder of the Crypto Compliance and Legal TG group with almost 800 members,has been advising startups on their regulatory strategy in Switzerland and Europe, he is an Ambassador for the Association of Women in crypto and a co-chair of the DeFi workstream of the Digital Action Task Force for the Global Coalition against Financial crime.
Delphine is passionate about regulatory affairs and strategy, policy, as well as virtual assets, technology and how blockchain technology as well as AI can change (is changing) the world we are living in. She has recently started a new Diploma in Advocacy and International Public Affairs with IEHEI Geneva.

Delphine is an experienced compliance and legal officer who worked across different countries and industries including large banks in the U.K. and blockchain/crypto businesses such as BitMEX (exchanges and miners for around 7 years). Holding a diplom... Show more

Aleksander Lorentzen

Aleksander Lorentzen

Aleksander Lorentzen is a seasoned expert in innovation, development, and digitalization within the public sector. As Head of Digitization at district Gamle Oslo (Bydel Gamle Oslo), Aleksander advocates for a low-code, knowledge- and data-driven approach to user-centric innovation and service development. With a background in law, he navigates the intersection of technology, legal frameworks, and human factors to realize the vision of "Creating Solutions. Together."

Aleksander's work focuses on developing solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration with internal teams and external partners. His expertise in establishing secure, scalable data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and promoting an innovative, data-driven approach underscores his dedication to improving service development in the public sector.

Aleksander Lorentzen is a seasoned expert in innovation, development, and digitalization within the public sector. As Head of Digitization at district Gamle Oslo (Bydel Gamle Oslo), Aleksander advocates for a low-code, knowledge- and data-driven appr... Show more

John A. Horve

John A. Horve

PECB Certified Data Protection Officer
ISO/IEC 27701 Senior Lead Implementer
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead auditor

PECB Certified Data Protection Officer ISO/IEC 27701 Senior Lead Implementer ISO/IEC 27001 Lead auditor Show more

Eric Green

Eric Green

Eric is a managing partner in Green & Sklarz LLC, a boutique tax firm with offices in Connecticut and New York. The focus of Attorney Green’s practice is civil and criminal taxpayer representation before the Department of Justice Tax Division, Internal Revenue Service and state Departments of Revenue Services. Eric is a nationally renowned tax expert and author/commentator of IRS civil and criminal tax matters. Having lectured to more than 70,000 practitioners on civil and criminal tax topics, he is one of the nation’s best known lecturers in continuing professional tax education. Eric has been recognized by Connecticut Super Lawyers in the field of Tax. Attorney Green is a past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Tax Section and is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel (“ACTC”).

Eric is a contributing columnist for Bloomberg Tax and is the author of the 6 volume set of the Insider’s Guides to IRS Representation. He is the founder of Tax Rep LLC which coaches accountants and attorneys on building their own IRS Representation practices, and is the host of the weekly Tax Rep Network Podcast.

Eric is a managing partner in Green & Sklarz LLC, a boutique tax firm with offices in Connecticut and New York. The focus of Attorney Green’s practice is civil and criminal taxpayer representation before the Department of Justice Tax Division, Inter... Show more

Patrice Loisi

Patrice Loisi

With 30 years’ experience in workforce planning, human resources, payroll administration, and benefits administration, Patrice Loisi is a highly accomplished business strategist that's results-oriented, expanding several industries including technology, legal, financial services, PEO, and corporate leadership. As an executive HR Business Partner, Patrice’s passion for delightful customers' experiences offers a solutions-driven and advisory approach to drive strategy with business leaders at all organizational levels. As an innovative and true business partner, Patrice streamlines and optimizes processes to reduce costs, increase value, and achieve business objectives.

With 30 years’ experience in workforce planning, human resources, payroll administration, and benefits administration, Patrice Loisi is a highly accomplished business strategist that's results-oriented, expanding several industries including technolo... Show more

Dana Service

Dana Service

Experienced Dynamics CE/CRM consultant with 14 years of experience with Dynamics 365 in the finance, retail, and construction landscapes

Experienced Dynamics CE/CRM consultant with 14 years of experience with Dynamics 365 in the finance, retail, and construction landscapes Show more

Lee Fulmer

Lee Fulmer

Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on driving business change. From helping decentralise the Internet on the board of ICANN to building the foundations for BBC Online and OnDigital (the world's first digital television service) to dreaming up the idea for the UK Faster Payments service then chairing the industry bodies that delivered it, he is always at the forefront of data and digital disruption. An accomplished photographer with over 80 awards for his work, he was invited to join the advisory panel of 1854 Media to help steer The British Journal of Photography through its digital transition. He is the recipient of Tech-Exec Magazine's Data Leader of the Year award, twice recognised in DataIQ’s Top 100 Influential People in Data and made Global Finance Magazine Innovators list.

Lee is an experienced business technologist who has been creatively disrupting the technology, media and finance industries throughout his career. His blend of business acumen, creativity and technology experience brings a unique perspective on drivi... Show more

Manuel Olariu

Manuel Olariu

Manuel Constantin Olariu serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Copernic Space, leading efforts in open science and the development of marketplaces for space assets, and is the founder of DeepVenture DAO, which incubates decentralized communities focused on hardware and space technologies. He is also recognized for his contributions to NASA's Open Science working groups, enhancing access to space science resources.

Manuel Constantin Olariu serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Copernic Space, leading efforts in open science and the development of marketplaces for space assets, and is the founder of DeepVenture DAO, which incubates decentralized communities ... Show more

Ara Arzumanian, Ed.D.

Ara Arzumanian, Ed.D.

Dr. Arzumanian is the long-time Director of the USC College Advising Corps for the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) at the USC Rossier School of Education. For twenty years he has been a youth worker in the areas of mentoring, college access, after school, juvenile justice and street outreach. At USC, he has overseen the growth of the program to directly serve over 10,000 students annually in multiple school districts across Los Angeles county. In its ten years of existence, USC CAC has directly assisted over 70,000 students to enroll in college. During that time Ara earned his doctorate in higher education administration from the Rossier School of Education, earned the staff recognition award “for creating a culture of community,” was a fellow of the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund Young Men of Color 2019, and was awarded USC’s Order of Arete medal for excellence in leadership and community service.

Prior to joining CERPP, Ara oversaw three youth programs and the development of a new mentoring program in Boyle Heights. Previous to that experience, he was the Vice President of Programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles overseeing several programs and managing mentoring for over 1,500 matches. He developed a new corporate partnership model with Union Bank winning the National Rising Star Award. Before joining Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ara had been tapped by the international non-profit, Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), to direct the Generation Next Mentorship Program (GenNext). As the director of GenNext, Ara assembled the team that grew the program five times in size and increased its services to students with the award of a prestigious US Department of Education Grant. During his tenure at GenNext, Ara served as the chair of the Glendale Healthy Start Collaborative and sat on Glendale Unified School District’s Student Attendance Review Board and the violence prevention committees of five schools. It was his experience as a youth outreach worker with the City of Glendale’s Youth Outreach Program that brought Ara to AGBU’s attention. He was a member of the three-person team that developed it from the ground up, providing intensive case management to students facing high risk factors. Specializing in violence intervention/prevention, direct street outreach, runaway recovery and cross-cultural peace-making, Ara and the team worked with over 1,800 students in five years. Due to his experience and expertise in the field of youth development, he has been invited to guest lecture at USC, UCLA, CSUN and CSULA on youth development and challenges facing America’s youth.

Dr. Arzumanian is the long-time Director of the USC College Advising Corps for the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) at the USC Rossier School of Education. For twenty years he has been a youth worker in the areas of mentori... Show more

Simone Ferreira

Simone Ferreira

Especialista e Gestora de TI e Segurança da Informação. Bacharel em Direito. Atua com requisitos e desenvolvimento de software, em desenvolvimento de Políticas e Normas para a Segurança da Informação. DPO+. Classificação e proteção de dados na área de Segurança Pública. Membro do comitê de Segurança da AP. Mestranda em Gestão Pública pela Universidade de Brasília - UNB.

Sou uma profissional experiente no setor de gestão de TI para o setor público, principalmente em Segurança Pública, com mais de 25 anos de atuação. Minha trajetória profissional é pautada por sólidos conhecimentos técnicos, habilidades de liderança e um histórico comprovado de resultados excepcionais. Ao longo dos anos, desenvolvi competências especializadas que me permitem enfrentar desafios complexos e impulsionar o sucesso dos projetos em que estou envolvida.

Especialista e Gestora de TI e Segurança da Informação. Bacharel em Direito. Atua com requisitos e desenvolvimento de software, em desenvolvimento de Políticas e Normas para a Segurança da Informação. DPO+. Classificação e proteção de dados na área d... Show more

Ian King Los Angeles

Ian King Los Angeles

Ian King Los Angeles is a business consultant and non-practicing attorney based in Studio City, California. Raised in Encino, he has built a diverse career encompassing both business and legal expertise. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at a firm that manages a broad portfolio of real estate, restaurants, convenience stores, and accounting firms, he also leads Kings Consultants LLC, a crisis management firm that he founded. In this capacity, he has guided numerous organizations and individuals through complex challenges, fostering resilience and success.

Ian's professional prowess is further bolstered by his impressive educational background, including a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California and an MBA with high honors. He later earned his law degree from the University of San Diego as a Merit Scholar, where he also received a scholarship covering a significant portion of his tuition.

King's military service is equally distinguished. He served as an Enlisted Infantry Marine and a Lieutenant in the Navy. Throughout his military career, he garnered numerous accolades, such as being named a Marine Corps Company Honor Man and earning a meritorious promotion. He graduated at the top of his class from the School of Infantry. He achieved notable recognition, including the U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School Honor Graduate and Navy L.T. Public Affairs Advisor to an Admiral.

Outside of his professional life, Ian King Los Angeles is an avid horse rider and enjoys spending quality time with his 8-year-old niece, playing mini-golf, and participating in various outdoor activities. A fitness enthusiast, he maintains a rigorous workout schedule in his home gym. He also shares a close bond with his rescued Shepherd dog, who accompanies him in many of his leisure pursuits.

Ian King Los Angeles is a business consultant and non-practicing attorney based in Studio City, California. Raised in Encino, he has built a diverse career encompassing both business and legal expertise. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at a fir... Show more

Jordy Herber

Jordy Herber

As an Hands-on Architect and Senior Cloud Consultant, I specialize in the realms of Microsoft 365, Security & Compliance, and Azure. I am fully certified in Microsoft's Security, Compliance & Identity Stack, as evidenced by my credentials (details available at Microsoft Transcript).

My passion lies in addressing and exploring challenging issues across the entire Microsoft 365 Platform. Colleagues and industry peers recognize me as a specialist in the complete Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with particular expertise in Security, Compliance, and Intune, and a comprehensive understanding that extends to the Microsoft Azure Platform. Beyond standard skills, I am known for having immediate, in-depth knowledge across the platform and the ability to translate technical aspects into practical solutions, making complex issues more tangible for clients at various levels.

As an Hands-on Architect and Senior Cloud Consultant, I specialize in the realms of Microsoft 365, Security & Compliance, and Azure. I am fully certified in Microsoft's Security, Compliance & Identity Stack, as evidenced by my credentials (details av... Show more

Zoe Lee-Park

Zoe Lee-Park

Zoe Lee-Park is a second-year Master of Environmental Science student at the Yale School of the Environment. She studies the theory of environmental justice, within a law and society framework. Outside of academics, Zoe is a Graduate Intern at the United States Forest Service and the President of the Yale Asian Graduate Network. She is part of the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership. Zoe will pursue her PhD in Jurisprudence and Social Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.

Zoe Lee-Park is a second-year Master of Environmental Science student at the Yale School of the Environment. She studies the theory of environmental justice, within a law and society framework. Outside of academics, Zoe is a Graduate Intern at the Un... Show more

Antonio D'Angelo

Antonio D'Angelo

Started when i was 8 yr old with electronics

At 9 I fixed my first tv

12 yr old I did my first software for a library, 13 yr old I did my first website in pure html & css

At 14 I had Interpol and FBI at home, 2 years restrictive order to not use computers...

At 16 I started again developing in PHP/MySQL

Now I am Security consultant for banks private companies and senior developer.

In pre-pandemy i got recruited from italian secret service, job refused for personal reason.

I'm a PHP/MySQL Senior Developer, a penetration tester and I love to do Research and Developement.
I'm the one that when at 3 am isn't sleepy start building a lamp that you can turn on/off using voice commands or hands gesture...

Started when i was 8 yr old with electronics At 9 I fixed my first tv 12 yr old I did my first software for a library, 13 yr old I did my first website in pure html & css At 14 I had Interpol and FBI at home, 2 years restrictive order to not... Show more

Steve Murimi

Steve Murimi

Steve Murimi is an accomplished cloud professional known for his expertise in architecting production-ready applications with precision. With a proven track record of innovation, he pioneers new tools and methodologies, ensuring safe and predictable progress in cloud technology.

Steve Murimi is an accomplished cloud professional known for his expertise in architecting production-ready applications with precision. With a proven track record of innovation, he pioneers new tools and methodologies, ensuring safe and predictable ... Show more

Jamal Khan

Jamal Khan

Jamal Khan
CHIEF GROWTH AND INNOVATION OFFICER
HEAD OF HELIX CENTER FOR APPLIED AI & ROBOTICS CONNECTION

Jamal Khan, an accomplished technology executive, leads the CNXN Helix Center for Applied AI and Robotics. He also serves as the Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at Connection, Inc. With a two-decade track record of success across diverse domains, Jamal orchestrates the strategic design and execution of innovative growth initiatives at Connection. His leadership extends to multiple teams, where he spearheads transformative improvements across various facets of the organization.
Drawing from his extensive expertise in core technology, sales, marketing, and operational P&L management, Jamal has consistently nurtured high-performance organizations through well-honed operating principles. His skills are tailored to bring pioneering technology solutions and products to market, lead ongoing operations, and drive strategic alignment, turnaround, and breakout performance.

Recognized as an industry luminary, Jamal's experience encompasses specialized domains such as equity trading platforms, electronic commerce, and cyber security. Notably, he has served as a regular guest lecturer at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business, imparting his insights into the realm of Artificial Intelligence. Jamal's innovative spirit is further evident through his co-invention of six approved patents, spanning human-machine interface design, data orchestration, and machine learning. His contributions also extend to the dynamic world of technology startups, where he has lent his expertise as an investor and mentor.

Jamal's journey with Connection took shape through the acquisition of GlobalServe Inc. in 2016, where he had served as Chief Executive Officer. As a trailblazer, he brings a wealth of experience from his leadership roles at prominent institutions such as Instinet, VeriSign, and Merck Medco.

At the core of Jamal’s leadership philosophy lies a resolute dedication to nurturing a team culture woven with values such as passion, velocity, quality, and meticulous attention to detail. Jamal’s teams embrace the principle of "checking egos at the door," recognizing that humility is the cornerstone of collaboration. He also champions adaptability and learning across diverse contexts, navigating challenges with unwavering determination, even amidst constraints. As a leader, his aspiration is to empower individuals to achieve their utmost potential, fostering an environment where growth and the pursuit of excellence are ingrained in every endeavor.

With a profound commitment to driving innovation, Jamal Khan's leadership at the Helix Center for Applied AI and Robotics underscores his pivotal role in shaping the future of AI-driven solutions while guiding organizations towards enhanced growth and transformative excellence. Jamal sits on the SPAC council at Intel as well as the Worldwide MPAB board at HPE.

Jamal Khan CHIEF GROWTH AND INNOVATION OFFICER HEAD OF HELIX CENTER FOR APPLIED AI & ROBOTICS CONNECTION Jamal Khan, an accomplished technology executive, leads the CNXN Helix Center for Applied AI and Robotics. He also serves as the Chief Growt... Show more

Vandana Taxali

Vandana Taxali

Vandana Taxali is a dynamic art-tech entrepreneur and intellectual property lawyer, blending legal expertise with creative and technological innovation. As the founder of Artcryption, she's revolutionizing how creative assets and intellectual property are protected and monetized using advanced technologies like blockchain and AI. Her career includes roles at CHUM/Citytv/MuchMusic, managing high-profile legal cases, and representing renowned artists like her brother Gary Taxali.

Vandana actively contributes to the art community advocating for artists' rights and driving the evolution of digital art and NFTs. Her insights on the interplay of law, art, and technology make her a pivotal voice at the forefront of the digital art revolution.

Vandana Taxali is a dynamic art-tech entrepreneur and intellectual property lawyer, blending legal expertise with creative and technological innovation. As the founder of Artcryption, she's revolutionizing how creative assets and intellectual propert... Show more

Mburu Dennis

Mburu Dennis

I'm a seasoned cybersecurity expert with hands-on experience in safeguarding digital assets. I have a passion for exploring the intricacies of penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses. I've had the privilege of working with a variety of organizations across different sectors, adapting and growing with each unique challenge.

My tech toolbox includes a mix of ethical hacking tools, programming languages, and security frameworks – all kept up-to-date as I stay on the lookout for emerging threats.

In this dynamic world of cybersecurity, I find joy in not just providing effective solutions but also in building lasting relationships with clients. Together, let's fortify your digital defenses and make the online world a safer place.

I'm a seasoned cybersecurity expert with hands-on experience in safeguarding digital assets. I have a passion for exploring the intricacies of penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses. I've had the privilege of working with a... Show more

Naomi Granger

Naomi Granger

Naomi Granger, CPA, MBA, is a seasoned accounting professional with over 18 years of experience, who has dedicated the last seven years to serving the cannabis industry exclusively. Naomi's passion for this growing industry has led her to work with dozens of operators and provide training to over 700 accounting professionals eager to expand their knowledge and skills in servicing cannabis clients.

As an influential and respected figure in the industry, Naomi has spoken on stages across the United States, addressing operators on critical subjects such as state and local tax regulations, budgets and forecast, and what to look for when hiring an accountant. Her expertise and commitment to the cannabis industry have earned her a reputation as a thought leader and trusted advisor.

In addition to her extensive work with operators and accounting professionals, Naomi is the proud founder of the National Association of Cannabis Accounting and Tax Professionals. This organization aims to provide support, resources, and advocacy for accounting professionals serving the cannabis industry, further solidifying her dedication to fostering growth and success in this sector.

Naomi's remarkable achievements and contributions have not gone unnoticed. She has been featured in prestigious publications such as the Wall Street Journal, MJ Biz Women to Watch, and Marijuana Ventures Women to Watch. Furthermore, her insights have been showcased on Cheddar TV, and she has graced the cover of the Las Vegas Sun, among other notable media appearances.

With her unwavering commitment to the cannabis industry and her impressive track record in accounting, Naomi Granger continues to lead the way for professionals looking to specialize in this rapidly expanding market. Her dedication to educating and empowering others, combined with her extensive knowledge and experience, positions her as an invaluable asset to both the cannabis and accounting communities.

Naomi Granger, CPA, MBA, is a seasoned accounting professional with over 18 years of experience, who has dedicated the last seven years to serving the cannabis industry exclusively. Naomi's passion for this growing industry has led her to work with d... Show more

Bill Bensing

Bill Bensing

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Shadow IT organizations. Yes, you heard that right - he believes in the magic of Shadow IT and how it can drive real Business-IT alignment.

As if that weren't impressive enough, Bill is also a co-author of Investments Unlimited. The book describes bringing security, compliance, and audit into the software delivery lifecycle by automating governance. It's a novel that will make you want to trade your favorite book for it!

But that's not all. Bill's day job is the founder of Attestify and a Governance Engineering evangelist. By night, he's a dreamer, researcher, and creator of various open-source projects. You could say he's a tech superhero fighting for a better world!

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Sh... Show more

Emma Unuode

Emma Unuode

Emma Unuode is a Product Manager with a background in Law and HR. She currently works as a Product Manager at Akoma Health where she is developing products, connecting users to clinical psychologists, revolutionizing mental health management. Additionally, Emma serves as a UK ambassador at Rewriting the Code, where she champions the growth and development of future women technology leaders through community, mentorship and support.

Prior to transitioning her career into product management, she worked across VC-backed Tech start-ups in the Healthcare, Financial services, and Education ecosystem leading and scaling HR. As a Product Manager, she enjoys merging her HR expertise with her passion for impactful product development. Beyond her professional endeavors, she serves as a Board member and Mentorship Committee Chair at "Teach a Girl," a non-profit dedicated to providing educational access and mentorship to underserved girls in Nigeria, setting them on the path to successful careers after university.

Her dedication to supporting women in tech and shaping the next generation of leaders shines through in her unwavering commitment to mentorship and advocacy.

Emma Unuode is a Product Manager with a background in Law and HR. She currently works as a Product Manager at Akoma Health where she is developing products, connecting users to clinical psychologists, revolutionizing mental health management. Additi... Show more

Graham McGlashan

Graham McGlashan

Graham is a Partner in leading IP Attorney firm Marks & Clerk and advises clients in a variety of IP related issues over a wide range of fields including digital technology, XR technologies, artificial intelligence and algorithms, electronics, electrical, software and video games. His clients range from some of the world’s leading multinational corporations and universities to fast growing SMEs and spin-outs.

Before entering the Patent Attorney profession, Graham worked in R&D for several years in industry on the development of new technologies in the semiconductor and energy technology fields, and is a named inventor on a number of patents. Graham is regularly listed in “IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals”, and has commented on IP issues in publications as diverse as the Times, the Financial Times, the Scotsman, Computer Weekly and Business Insider. Graham is the author of M&C’s Metaverse and XR Report and has presented at a number of conferences on topics such as XR technology and protecting innovation. Graham has also guest lectured on IP and protecting innovation at major universities and has delivered well-received IP training to several business incubators and entrepreneurship programs.

Graham is a Partner in leading IP Attorney firm Marks & Clerk and advises clients in a variety of IP related issues over a wide range of fields including digital technology, XR technologies, artificial intelligence and algorithms, electronics, electr... Show more

Tommy Clarke

Tommy Clarke

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

Tanya Dadasheva

Tanya Dadasheva

Tanya Dadasheva is a co-founder of Ainekko: a 100% open-source company on a mission to democratize how “the machine learning community collaborates on models, datasets, and applications” and helping “the AI community building the future” have more choices than just a single (albeit awesome!) walled garden. She is an ex-VC @Almaz Capital with broad open source investments, ex-OSS policy maker, working to integrate developing countries into the global scene, ex-mission driven entrepreneur helping tech companies affected by the wars to leverage OSS for freedom of tech from politics. She grew up in the worlds that inherited legacy setups and mentality that required fighting a lot of inertia just to focus on the fun and excitement of creating tech. So now she’s on a mission to create a space where it’s not required, building an economically viable, decentralized, self-governed, developer-centric “Open Source AI” future. She’s not afraid of big problems, big swings and big failures and shares all about them in her blog.

Tanya Dadasheva is a co-founder of Ainekko: a 100% open-source company on a mission to democratize how “the machine learning community collaborates on models, datasets, and applications” and helping “the AI community building the future” have more ch... Show more

Daniel ONeil

Daniel ONeil

Daniel O’Neil is the CEO and co-founder of PrivacyLabs, a cybersecurity marketplace and consulting startup. Daniel has worked as a Probabilistic Risk Analyst and Software Architect for Probability Management where he developed solutions for communicating uncertainty and risk. He was a contributor to The OPEN Group OPEN FAIR standard and the primary developer of the OPEN FAIR Risk Analysis Tool. Daniel has an Economics degree from San Jose State University.

Daniel O’Neil is the CEO and co-founder of PrivacyLabs, a cybersecurity marketplace and consulting startup. Daniel has worked as a Probabilistic Risk Analyst and Software Architect for Probability Management where he developed solutions for communica... Show more

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