Snow has decades of Silicon Valley experience building and scaling technology organizations at Facebook, Block (Cash App), and Groupon. She is currently building at AIgentic, an applied AI company designing robust, trustworthy AI systems for professional industries. She leads global teams that delivered secure, high-performance systems used by billions, from product infrastructure behind Messenger’s rewrite and end-to-end encryption, to architecting enterprise AI platforms that bridge traditional sectors with digital transformation. Her work has spanned mobile, security, open-source, federated architecture, AI-powered automation, cross-platform software ecosystems, and more — always guided by the principle that engineering excellence is a human discipline as much as a technical one.

Snow has decades of Silicon Valley experience building and scaling technology organizations at Facebook, Block (Cash App), and Groupon. She is currently building at AIgentic, an applied AI company designing robust, trustworthy AI systems for professi... Show more

Matt Barnett is a cybersecurity executive and incident response leader who has worked on high-stakes ransomware incidents affecting organizations across multiple industries. He is frequently seen on NBC as a go to resource in Philadelphia for cyber events. As a founder of SEVN-X, he specializes in adversary-focused security, digital forensics, and incident response, including direct involvement in ransomware negotiations where business risk, legal exposure, and operational survival intersect. Matt brings a rare perspective from the front lines—combining technical depth, real-world negotiation experience, and an understanding of how threat actors think, operate, and exploit pressure. His talks focus on what actually happens during ransomware events, what organizations get wrong, and how negotiation decisions shape outcomes long after the ransom note appears.

Matt Barnett is a cybersecurity executive and incident response leader who has worked on high-stakes ransomware incidents affecting organizations across multiple industries. He is frequently seen on NBC as a go to resource in Philadelphia for cyber e... Show more

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027.

He has built companies in 6 countries, and trained 40,000+ leaders.

He’s also a former professional racquetball player turned mathematician, a United Nations professional who speaks four languages.

A researcher who has published on innovation, alignment, and social-media addiction. He’s co-created books with 50+ experts worldwide, including the international bestsellers CYCLES and The Generative Organization.

Bryan has lived on a beach with startups, painted huts in Africa, and sat in boardrooms on five continents. Wherever he goes, it’s people first: show up, do the work, keep your word.

Core belief: innovation isn’t about tools or technology. It’s about helping people believe they can make things better.

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027. He has built companies in 6 countries, a... Show more

Brian Meeker is a full stack engineer who occasionally leaves his basement in Indiana. Currently, he works as the engineering manager at GetThru. He mostly codes in Elixir these days, but has a past littered with a wide variety of technologies and platforms. Outside of work, Brian is a devoted father, avid nerd, and lover of metal.

Brian Meeker is a full stack engineer who occasionally leaves his basement in Indiana. Currently, he works as the engineering manager at GetThru. He mostly codes in Elixir these days, but has a past littered with a wide variety of technologies and pl... Show more

I am a finance professional with extensive experience in finance management, D365 business central ERP implementation for finance and supply chain modules and business transformation.

As an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), I bring a strong grounding in financial management, compliance, and strategic analysis.

Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Solution Architect, I specialize in bridging the gap between finance and technology.

My expertise lies in designing and delivering ERP solutions that streamline financial processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive operational efficiency.

I’m passionate about helping organizations modernize their finance functions through digital transformation—aligning technology with business goals to improve performance and enable informed decision-making.

I am a finance professional with extensive experience in finance management, D365 business central ERP implementation for finance and supply chain modules and business transformation. As an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accounta... Show more

Founder of Aleutian AI, former Apple Data Engineering Manager, Former McKinsey Data Engineer. Focused on data and AI privacy research for large scale data processing and analysis.

Founder of Aleutian AI, former Apple Data Engineering Manager, Former McKinsey Data Engineer. Focused on data and AI privacy research for large scale data processing and analysis. Show more

Aigiun Guseinova is an Enterprise Data & AI Strategist, Power BI Developer, and Business Intelligence Specialist meant to design scalable intelligence systems across the Microsoft ecosystem. With a strong foundation in Information Systems and strong expertise in analytics engineering, she transforms complex data environments into high-impact decision platforms that drive measurable business outcomes.

Aigiun Guseinova is an Enterprise Data & AI Strategist, Power BI Developer, and Business Intelligence Specialist meant to design scalable intelligence systems across the Microsoft ecosystem. With a strong foundation in Information Systems and strong ... Show more

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft. Todd believes in a human centered approach to engineering, where the experience of those creating and evolving the product is just as important as those that use the product.

A native to California's bay area, Todd’s journey into programming started over two decades ago and he has been privileged to work with many technologies as well as some leadership roles over the years. With his experience as a Principal of Software Engineering Practices at Pluralsight, Todd supported both individual software engineers and the technical leadership team in helping to continually improve and work together in a way that enables everyone to do their best work.

Todd loves to play the guitar, and is always open to jamming out and often enjoys paired programming with strangers.

Todd has a passion for promoting a healthy product and engineering culture, collaboratively exploring ways to solve both organizational and engineering needs, as well as holding regular discussions around how to evolve the software engineering craft.... Show more

Dr. Segun H. Olugbile is a leading digital policy advisor in digital transformation, e-commerce, Internet governance, cybersecurity, and data protection. He is President of the Institute of Information Protection & Privacy (IIPP) and the National Digital Economy Coordinator of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA). He is a former member of the UN Internet Governance Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group (2014-2017), co-chaired the UN IGF Cybersecurity Best Practice Forum (2015-2017), and facilitated the Global IGF Main Session on Cybersecurity. Co-founded the Global Network for Cybersolution and the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum. a Senior Faculty at the Financial Institution Training Centre (FITC), . He is a member of the Global Skills Development Council's advisory board for cybersecurity (USA), and co-chair of the International Centre for Emerging Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. A pioneer member of the National Cybercrime Advisory Council, Office of the National Security Adviser, a policy architect of the 1st National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS, 2014), a principal co-developer of the NCPS 2021 version, Nigeria Data Protection legislation (2018), the Commission Strategic Action Plan (2023), and the National E-Commerce Policy & Strategy. A former Board Member of the Africa ICT Alliance and co-founder of the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum, and co-founder of Data Analytics Privacy Technology (DAPT) - A pioneer licensed Data Protection Compliance Organization in Nigeria.

Dr. Segun H. Olugbile is a leading digital policy advisor in digital transformation, e-commerce, Internet governance, cybersecurity, and data protection. He is President of the Institute of Information Protection & Privacy (IIPP) and the National Di... Show more

Alla Barbalat is a developer advocate with a passion for bridging technology and community. She began her career as a lawyer before transitioning into tech, where she honed her skills in audience engagement, lead generation, and technical presentations.

Alla has delivered presentations on the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence, and actively promotes the responsible use of AI in software development. Recently joining the Python Software Foundation’s Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, she continues to foster a diverse Python developer community and cultivate a more accessible, thoughtful tech landscape.

Alla Barbalat is a developer advocate with a passion for bridging technology and community. She began her career as a lawyer before transitioning into tech, where she honed her skills in audience engagement, lead generation, and technical presentatio... Show more

Collin Hogue-Spears is a Senior Director at Black Duck Software, where he leads FedRAMP authorization and global compliance work. He also leads product strategy for Context AI, Black Duck's vulnerability intelligence platform for AI coding assistants and cloud security ecosystems. He has more than 20 years in technology, including AWS GovCloud, where his team secured authorization for $3B in public-sector workloads.

His forthcoming book, From Lab to Life: How AI Works in China (Gatekeeper Press, Summer 2026), examines how China built the world's first governed AI ecosystem, where capability, compliance, and distribution became inseparable. Drawing on Chinese-language regulatory texts, company filings, and technical sources, the book explains how AI governance functions as market infrastructure rather than paperwork after the fact.

He writes and speaks on AI governance, software supply chain security, nation-state cyber operations, and the security risks created when autonomous systems gain enterprise access. He has been quoted in Politico, Dark Reading, CIO.com, and CSO Online. He works from Chinese-language primary sources and focuses on the intersection of regulation, security, and technology deployment.
CISSP | [AWS Certified Security -- Specialty | CISM] | MBA, UMass Amherst

Collin Hogue-Spears is a Senior Director at Black Duck Software, where he leads FedRAMP authorization and global compliance work. He also leads product strategy for Context AI, Black Duck's vulnerability intelligence platform for AI coding assistant... Show more

Global Speaker and cloud transformation expert who has inspired audiences across 20+ countries while leading enterprise migrations. I don't just implement cloud solutions—I architect digital futures that propel organizations from industry participants to market leaders. My decade-long journey through Security, Infrastructure, and Architecture leadership brings real-world stories making complex cloud strategies accessible and actionable for global audiences.

Global Speaker and cloud transformation expert who has inspired audiences across 20+ countries while leading enterprise migrations. I don't just implement cloud solutions—I architect digital futures that propel organizations from industry participant... Show more

Through her career, Cori has held core communication-focused roles in a variety of settings. From small businesses, the United Way, Deloitte, and now open-source consultancies, Cori has found success by developing her ability to "read the room" and sense where wires have been crossed. Passionate about human-centered approaches to work and leadership, Cori bridges the gap between technical and social communication, supporting healthy teams in making meaningful contributions.

Through her career, Cori has held core communication-focused roles in a variety of settings. From small businesses, the United Way, Deloitte, and now open-source consultancies, Cori has found success by developing her ability to "read the room" and s... Show more

Lawyer turned developer who splits his time between writing code, managing meetups, and picking mushrooms.

Lawyer turned developer who splits his time between writing code, managing meetups, and picking mushrooms. Show more

Georgina has been working in Data Science since 2011. For many years she was a coding data scientist in R, Python and PySpark, but for the last 7 years she's been leading international data teams.

She is the Head of Data for an NYSE-listed company with tens of millions of MAU, where she manages the Data Science, Advanced Analytics and Data Engineering teams as well as regulatory reporting.

She's been through hiring cycles and layoff cycles, major tech stack overhauls, massive data science projects and forensic audits. She's figured out how to keep diverse, remote data teams happy, productive and collaborative, at least 80% of the time.

Georgina has been working in Data Science since 2011. For many years she was a coding data scientist in R, Python and PySpark, but for the last 7 years she's been leading international data teams. She is the Head of Data for an NYSE-listed compan... Show more

Jürgen Ebner is a Cyber Security and Managed IT expert with a strong focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.

For more than 20 years, he has been working with business owners, managers, and organizations that want their IT to be secure, reliable, and easy to understand – without technical jargon or fear-based messaging.

In his talks and workshops, Jürgen translates complex cyber risks into practical insights and clear recommendations. His focus is not on tools or buzzwords, but on IT security as part of business continuity and responsibility.

Typical topics include cyber risks for SMEs, IT security awareness, managed IT services, and how organizations can prepare for incidents before they happen.

Jürgen’s sessions are known for being practical, relatable, and focused on real-world decision-making.

Jürgen Ebner is a Cyber Security and Managed IT expert with a strong focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. For more than 20 years, he has been working with business owners, managers, and organizations that want their IT to be secure, reliab... Show more

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker.

Vukasin is a digital nomad and Microsoft Azure MVP, currently working as a Senior Cloud Architect, with a specialization in Microsoft Azure and Hyper-Converged Infrastructures. Father, rescue scuba diver, and public speaker. Show more

Senior Data Professional and Developer at heart, with over a decade of experience in building and optimising database applications, web services and end-to-end data workflows, using industry-standards, tools and practices. From a young age, I had an analytical mindset and enjoyed taking toys to pieces, which ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in IT. I hold both a Master's and an Engineering degree in computer science and recently was awarded O'Reilly DEI Scholarship 2025. Lego fun.

Senior Data Professional and Developer at heart, with over a decade of experience in building and optimising database applications, web services and end-to-end data workflows, using industry-standards, tools and practices. From a young age, I had an ... Show more

Dr. Marc Schuh is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting in Munich. He specializes in software and enterprise architecture, where Conway’s Law frequently comes into play and reveals that many technical problems are, at their core, organizational challenges. His approach focuses on driving steady improvement through intrinsic motivation and pragmatic solutions. Marc served as one of the tech leads in building Europe’s largest commercial data lake, migrated a legacy Visual Basic application to C# using the Strangler Pattern, and supports large enterprises in improving complex marketing data pipelines. Beyond his consulting work, he contributes to innovative prototypes — including automated performance analytics for Germany’s national canoeing team and experiments with brain–computer interfaces. In his spare time, he maintains open-source projects promoting digital independence from major cloud providers (github.com/MarcSchuh). Before joining TNG, Marc earned a PhD in physics and competed as a 400 m wheelchair sprinter at three Paralympic Games, becoming a world champion and European record holder.

Dr. Marc Schuh is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting in Munich. He specializes in software and enterprise architecture, where Conway’s Law frequently comes into play and reveals that many technical problems are, at their core, organi... Show more

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is getting more focus. That means I am trying to setup builds that are secure by designed and securely designed. Tools help with that.

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is ... Show more

Algernae King is a Business Infrastructure & Capital Strategist, Certified AI Consultant, and bestselling author of Multiply Your Business dedicated to teaching service-based entrepreneurs the systems, finance, and operations they need to build businesses that last and grow.
Rooted in her core philosophy "Money Responds to Order," Algernae equips entrepreneurs with the structural foundation required to attract capital, streamline operations, and scale with intention. Her proprietary O.P.E.R.A.T.E. Framework™ gives business owners a repeatable, step-by-step system for moving from overwhelmed and understructured to organized, profitable, and fundable.
As the founder of King Enterprises Unlimited LLC and the creator of multiple brands including She Builds DIFFRNT™, Built DIFFRNT™ Youth Initiative, and Divinity Financial Solutions — Algernae brings the credibility of a Qualified Accountant, funding strategist, and operational architect to every stage she steps on.
Her talks blend practical frameworks, live AI demonstrations, and grounded truth-telling that leave audiences with clarity, a plan, and the confidence to execute. Algernae doesn't just inspire she installs.
She is available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and conference sessions on topics including business systems, AI integration, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and women's economic empowerment.

Algernae King is a Business Infrastructure & Capital Strategist, Certified AI Consultant, and bestselling author of Multiply Your Business dedicated to teaching service-based entrepreneurs the systems, finance, and operations they need to build busin... Show more

Jimmy Song is a VP of Open Source Ecosystem at Dynamia.ai, CNCF Ambassador, and founder of the Cloud Native Community (China). He focuses on AI-native infrastructure, GPU scheduling and utilization, and agentic runtime at the intersection of cloud-native and AI systems. A longtime cloud-native practitioner and open-source community builder, he is also a book author and frequent speaker and writer.

Jimmy Song is a VP of Open Source Ecosystem at Dynamia.ai, CNCF Ambassador, and founder of the Cloud Native Community (China). He focuses on AI-native infrastructure, GPU scheduling and utilization, and agentic runtime at the intersection of cloud-na... Show more

Aruneesh Salhotra is a seasoned technologist and servant leader, renowned for his extensive expertise across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI, Business Continuity, Audit, Sales. His impactful presence as an industry thought leader is underscored by his contributions as a speaker and panelist at leading industry events. Aruneesh’s engagement with key security bodies like OWASP, IEEE, CFF, PBC significantly shapes security policies and promotes better cybersecurity practices. Aruneesh is a distinguished board advisor and a limited partner in several venture capital firms, specializing in cybersecurity. Aruneesh leverages his credentials, including CISSP, C-CISO, GCISO, AWS and Kubernetes, to provide strategic direction on several advisory boards. Aruneesh serves in leadership roles in OWASP Agentic AI Top Ten, AI Exchange, LLM Top Ten, AIBOM Supply Chain, Serverless Top Ten Project, IEEE Next Gen Cyber Security. Aruneesh has a proven record of building communities around topics relevant to Cyber Security and AI community. Aruneesh is also a member of InfraGard in the NY Metro Chapter.

Aruneesh Salhotra is a seasoned technologist and servant leader, renowned for his extensive expertise across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI, Business Continuity, Audit, Sales. His impactful presence as an industry thought leader is underscored by his c... Show more

Cristian is Technical Product Owner and Data Protection Officer at Elastisys. He reviews data protection regulations and security best practices, to translate those into Kubernetes and Cloud Native solutions. He gathered over 20 years of experience acting variously as an on-call network engineer, cloud architect and teacher. You can follow him on LinkedIn, where I post about topics at the intersection of information security and Kubernetes. When coming out of the clouds, Cristian enjoys indoor climbing.

Cristian is Technical Product Owner and Data Protection Officer at Elastisys. He reviews data protection regulations and security best practices, to translate those into Kubernetes and Cloud Native solutions. He gathered over 20 years of experience a... Show more

Sandy is a software developer and open-source contributor with seven years of experience in software development, digital innovation, and community engagement. Her background cuts across technology, open innovation, and supporting digital transformation across Africa.
She contributes to the open innovation project at Open Science Community Saudi Arabia to make research and educational resources available to marginalised communities and also contributes to The Turing Way Community to research and document ethical and reproducible data science practices. Her dedication to innovation is evident in the high-quality work she produces, and she is committed to ensuring that open source is accessible to all who wish to learn and innovate.

Sandy is a software developer and open-source contributor with seven years of experience in software development, digital innovation, and community engagement. Her background cuts across technology, open innovation, and supporting digital transformat... Show more

Mohamed Maged is a Tech Lead at MobiMatter, a Dubai-based travel eSIM company providing instant mobile connectivity across 150+ countries. He builds and secures infrastructure handling high-volume transactions at scale, working across React Native, Node.js, Azure,AWS, and Tailscale. Mohamed recently presented "MongoDB Index Design That Actually Works" at the first Dubai MongoDB User Group meetup, delivering live performance demos to the local developer community. He is also a co-inventor on an AI patent for automated document evaluation systems

Mohamed Maged is a Tech Lead at MobiMatter, a Dubai-based travel eSIM company providing instant mobile connectivity across 150+ countries. He builds and secures infrastructure handling high-volume transactions at scale, working across React Native, N... Show more

Pritesh is the DevRel Engineer at Harness and community manager and maintainer of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, leading tech communities and fostering open-source contributions.
Pritesh organizes workshops, meetups, and creates video/blog content on Chaos Engineering and AI.

Pritesh is the DevRel Engineer at Harness and community manager and maintainer of the LitmusChaos Community. He is also the Head of Community at ReactPlay, leading the ReactPlay Bangalore chapter. He has a strong background as a Developer Advocate, l... Show more

Janell Harlow is a Certified Public Accountant and the Director of Operations at Step By Step Accounting, a fully cloud based, teaching-oriented accounting and advisory firm.

Step By Step Accounting has been named a Top 50 Woodard Accounting Firm since 2023.

Janell is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and, as a part of Step By Step Accounting, provides outstanding accounting and Fractional CFO services to clients in the Midwest.
She lives in North Dakota, values family, living a balanced lifestyle, and lots of creamer in her coffee.

Janell Harlow is a Certified Public Accountant and the Director of Operations at Step By Step Accounting, a fully cloud based, teaching-oriented accounting and advisory firm. Step By Step Accounting has been named a Top 50 Woodard Accounting Fir... Show more

I help customers in a variety of domains like Banking & Financials, Insurance, E-Commerce, and Retail achieve continuous delivery of quality products and services with faster, consistent and reliable release cycles and reduced time to Market. I have been an active practitioner of infrastructure development and DevOps disciples and through my analysis, discovery and quality engineering I help organizations transform traditional IT to a DevOps driven lifecycle by forming cross-functional poly-skilled teams

I help customers in a variety of domains like Banking & Financials, Insurance, E-Commerce, and Retail achieve continuous delivery of quality products and services with faster, consistent and reliable release cycles and reduced time to Market. I have ... Show more

Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Chief Security Architect for the Open Source Security Foundation. With over 25 years of Enterprise-class engineering, architectural, operational and leadership experience, CRob has worked at several Fortune 500 companies with experience in the Financial, Medical, Legal, and Manufacturing verticals, and spent 6 years helping lead the Red Hat Product Security team as their Program Architect.

Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Chief Security Architect for the Open Source Security Foundation. With over 25 years of Enterprise-class engineering, architectural, operational and leadership experience, CRob has worked at several Fortune 500 ... Show more