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

Vannessa Van Beek

Vannessa Van Beek

Vannessa Van Beek is an accomplished cyber security leader with deep industry experience. She has experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, embedding robust security into digital transformation. Vannessa's background includes Security Operations, Incident Management, Risk Governance and Solution Design. Vannessa is an advocate for continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the cyber security community seeing this as critical to staying ahead of emerging threats.
She has 20 years of industry experience, coupled with a Law degree, Master of Business Administration, and a post-graduate diploma in Psychology, which guides her understanding of Technology, Risk, Strategy, and Culture. Her professional qualifications include CISM, CIPM and she is a graduate of the Cyber Leadership Institute and a Certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator.
Her experiences have shaped to know crises are inevitable, and preparing to respond requires disciplined operational procedures, responsive technology and a culture of teamwork and continuous learning. Vannessa was a winner in Australian Women in Security Awards - Cybersecuirty Champion and awarded CSO30 leadership award for fostering Security-Conscious culture.

Vannessa Van Beek is an accomplished cyber security leader with deep industry experience. She has experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, embedding robust security into digital transformation. Vannessa's background includes Security Operations, ... Show more

Janell Harlow

Janell Harlow

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

Lakeidra Smith

Lakeidra Smith

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra transforms complex digital threats into empowering knowledge. Her Cyber Curiosity framework invites a more mindful, resilient relationship with technology, anchored in curiosity, caution, and care.

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra trans... Show more

Elias Z. Mane

Elias Z. Mane

Elias Zoramwine Mane is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience, including 12 years at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Ghana. He is actively engaged in Internet governance activities, digital rights, and cybersecurity, a proud fellow of the Ghana School on internet governance. Elias has a strong background in promoting digital rights and cyber hygiene, with expertise in Internet policy impacting digital transformation, cybersecurity, Data protection and privacy.

He has played key roles in numerous initiatives, including mentoring the next generation of internet governance fellows in Ghana, developing and operationalizing an MOU between Ghana's NHRI and Africa’s leading Digital Rights Organization -Paradigm Initiative.

A skilled facilitator experience in training and capacity-building on topics like Cybersecurity Awareness, Governance Risk and Compliance, OCSEA (Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) and Child rights in the digital space.

Elias Zoramwine Mane is a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience, including 12 years at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Ghana. He is actively engaged in Internet governance activities, digital r... Show more

Christopher Hadnagy

Christopher Hadnagy

Chris Hadnagy is the Founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. During Chris’ 19 years in information security, he created the world’s first social engineering framework and newsletter. He has also hosted the first social engineering-based podcast. Chris is the Founder, Executive Director, and Board Member, for the Innocent Lives Foundation, a nonprofit organization that identifies anonymous child predators and helps bring them to justice.
Having written five books on social engineering, Chris is also a well-known author. His most recent book, “Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You,” was released January 5, 2021.

Chris leads the way in educating people about social engineering. He created the world’s first Social Engineering Capture the Flag (SECTF) to raise awareness of this serious threat. Chris is also an Adjunct Professor of Social Engineering for the University of Arizona’s NSA designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). And he also lectures and teaches about social engineering around the globe. Moreover, he was invited to speak at the Pentagon and other high-security facilities.

Chris works with some of the world’s leaders in scientific research for the purpose of acquiring a deeper understanding of social engineering. Notably, Chris authored a book with Dr. Paul Ekman regarding the use of nonverbal communication by social engineers.

Chris is certified as an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), as well as an Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP). He is also the creator of the Social Engineering Pentest Professional (SEPP), Certified Ethical Social Engineer (CESE), and Master’s Level Social Engineering (MLSE), certifications.

Chris has consulted on security topics in many industries from medical, legal, manufactory, government and critical infrastructure.

Chris Hadnagy is the Founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. During Chris’ 19 years in information security, he created the world’s first social engineering framework and newsletter. He has also hosted the first social engineering-based podcast. Chr... Show more

Fazili Mihigo

Fazili Mihigo

Juriste de formation et de carrière, Christian Fazili Mihigo est Magistrat congolais, Enseignant et Chercheur spécialisé en droits humains et particulièrement en droit numérique. Il a obtenu un Master en droits de l’homme et démocratisation en Afrique à l’Université de Pretoria, où il a consacré sa thèse à la protection des données personnelles. Passionné par les enjeux liés à la gouvernance de l’Internet et aux technologies émergentes, il est le tout premier magistrat congolais à avoir participé aux Forums africains sur les droits numériques, puis au Forum des Nations Unies sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en 2025. Son parcours allie expertise académique et pratique judiciaire, avec un engagement constant pour promouvoir un environnement numérique inclusif, respectueux des droits fondamentaux et adapté aux réalités des pays du Sud.

Juriste de formation et de carrière, Christian Fazili Mihigo est Magistrat congolais, Enseignant et Chercheur spécialisé en droits humains et particulièrement en droit numérique. Il a obtenu un Master en droits de l’homme et démocratisation en Afriqu... Show more

Sonya Andrew

Sonya Andrew

Dr. Sonya Andrew is a public administration scholar, researcher, and speaker whose work sits at a critical and largely unexplored intersection: how media shapes and distorts the delivery of public policy, particularly for Black and marginalized communities.

Drawing on her doctoral dissertation at the University of Southern California, Dr. Andrew makes the case that public policy has a media problem — and the field has been slow to recognize it. Her research traces how media narratives have historically undermined equitable policy implementation, from Jim Crow-era rhetoric to present-day communications failures in government institutions.

Her presentations challenge practitioners, academics, and policymakers to confront two urgent realities: the field needs rigorous research into how media influence public policy outcomes, and public agencies must build their own independent, well-resourced media arms if they want their work to reach and serve the people who need it most.

Dr. Andrew has delivered paid presentations for institutions, including California State University, Long Beach. She brings a rare combination of scholarly rigor, lived perspective, and actionable insight, making her a compelling voice for conferences, academic programs, government agencies, and policy organizations.

Dr. Sonya Andrew is a public administration scholar, researcher, and speaker whose work sits at a critical and largely unexplored intersection: how media shapes and distorts the delivery of public policy, particularly for Black and marginalized commu... Show more

Kari Adams

Kari Adams

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leaders, partnering with school administrators to develop inclusive systems that center students with disabilities, particularly those most marginalized. With nearly two decades of experience, Kari’s work has focused on dismantling barriers, building educator capacity, and improving outcomes for diverse learners. Her previous role as a special education coordinator at Newport-Mesa Unified School District involved district-wide initiatives in inclusion, literacy, and leadership development. Kari’s expertise lies in aligning systems for meaningful change, fostering safe and supportive school environments, and amplifying the voices of students often pushed to the margins. She currently serves as President of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, continuing her mission to advance equitable opportunities for all students.

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leade... Show more

Diliprao Boinapally

Diliprao Boinapally

Diliprao Boinapally is a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience building cloud-native platforms at the intersection of financial technology, bankruptcy risk, and compliance automation. He has served as a technical constant through four major organizational acquisitions from Lundquist Consulting to Verisk, TransUnion, and now G2 Risk Solutions consistently delivering scalable, high-impact systems for financial institutions, law firms, and credit bureaus.
Diliprao is the architect behind the Bankruptcy Cloud Monitor, a cloud-native platform built on AWS, Apache Spark, Airflow, and Terraform that processes over 100,000 dockets per day and eliminates 99% of manual errors in compliance pipelines. He also led the design and development of CADET, a real-time docket search platform that reduced PACER retrieval costs by 50% and enabled matching of over one billion accounts against 50 million filings and 120 million deceased records.
His technical expertise spans Python, .NET Core, Node.js, Databricks, PySpark, Terraform, and a deep specialization in regulatory technologies including PACER automation, BNC notice parsing, and SCRA verification. He holds an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential and is a two-time recipient of the Verisk "Way to Go" Award for system innovation and engineering excellence.
Diliprao holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University, Fremont, California.

Diliprao Boinapally is a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience building cloud-native platforms at the intersection of financial technology, bankruptcy risk, and compliance automation. He has served as a tec... Show more

Ricardo Melero

Ricardo Melero

I’m a security tech leader focused on identity (human, machine and AI). I design security that accelerates innovation—protecting what matters without slowing anyone down. To me, security is not a project you finish; it’s a practice you evolve.

I’m a security tech leader focused on identity (human, machine and AI). I design security that accelerates innovation—protecting what matters without slowing anyone down. To me, security is not a project you finish; it’s a practice you evolve. Show more

S. David Brown

S. David Brown

David Brown is a seasoned CIO with a diverse background in law and technology, currently leading the IT initiatives at National Power. With a keen focus on balancing innovation, security, and usability, David has successfully implemented a technology program that ensures every employee has access to modern, standardized equipment, boosting productivity across the company. Under his leadership, National Power not only streamlined its IT operations by creating an in-house IT department but also saved millions in operating costs through strategic projects like the deployment of Business Central and Field Service, and the migration from Dynamics SL.

David’s unique approach to technology leadership is deeply influenced by his legal training, which honed his analytical thinking, attention to detail, and risk management skills. These qualities, combined with his business acumen from his time at the UNC business school, enable him to navigate complex challenges and negotiate critical contracts with ease.

A proponent of lean and agile methodologies, David manages his department using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), ensuring that challenges are met with resilience and efficiency. He is particularly excited about the potential of AI and the promise of ubiquitous internet access, technologies he sees as transformative for the energy sector.

David is committed to fostering a culture of continuous growth within his team. He integrates mentorship into his leadership style, offering clear goals, daily training, and fostering accountability. His use of data analytics to drive IT initiatives and optimize costs exemplifies his forward-thinking approach, ensuring that every technology decision contributes to the company’s success.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, David enforces a zero-e-waste policy, ensuring that decommissioned technology is either repurposed or recycled responsibly. He also champions work-life balance, promoting a culture where professional growth is encouraged without sacrificing personal well-being.

David stays at the forefront of industry trends by consuming a wealth of tech news daily, and he advises aspiring CIOs to always question the status quo, understand the reasons behind their actions, and lead with kindness and accountability.

David Brown is a seasoned CIO with a diverse background in law and technology, currently leading the IT initiatives at National Power. With a keen focus on balancing innovation, security, and usability, David has successfully implemented a technology... Show more

Kirtikumar Anandrao Ramchandani

Kirtikumar Anandrao Ramchandani

My name is KirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani, and I'm a cybersecurity researcher. I specialize in securing browsers and kernels and am passionate about making the internet a safer place for everyone. I have received World Record as the Youngest Cyber Security Researcher and Tech Savvy Award.

My name is KirtiKumar Anandrao Ramchandani, and I'm a cybersecurity researcher. I specialize in securing browsers and kernels and am passionate about making the internet a safer place for everyone. I have received World Record as the Youngest Cyber S... Show more

Alain Schneiter

Alain Schneiter

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

Indira Ceylan

Indira Ceylan

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln zwischen unterschiedlichen Disziplinen und Perspektiven ist ihre Priorität im Projektmanagement. Von 2021-2023 war Sie Teil des Projekts Harness.nrw. Von 2010-2021 hat Indira in den USA gelebt und gearbeitet, die meiste Zeit für das Wisconsin Center for Education Research an der University of Wisconsin-Madison. Indira hat einen B.A. in European Studies und einen LL.M. in Globalisation and Law. Sie ist zertifizierte Project Management Professional (PMP).

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln ... Show more

Markel Samuel

Markel Samuel

Seasoned Compliance and SecOps Manager with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating risks. Markel has worked with hundreds of clients from small businesses up to large Fortune 100 companies in refining their security processes to aid in the defense against threats far and wide.

Seasoned Compliance and SecOps Manager with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating risks. Markel has worked with hundreds of clients from small businesses up to large Fortune 100 companies in refining their security pro... Show more

Scott Carpenter

Scott Carpenter

Scott Carpenter is a senior cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience across offensive security, threat hunting, and SOC operations. As Director of Security Operations, he leads 24×7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, overseeing incident response, detection engineering, and client advisory across enterprise environments. With prior experience in adversary emulation, penetration testing, and U.S. government offensive cyber operations, Scott brings a unique red to blue perspective. He regularly briefs executives and security teams, translating real world attacker tradecraft into practical, actionable detection strategies.

Scott Carpenter is a senior cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience across offensive security, threat hunting, and SOC operations. As Director of Security Operations, he leads 24×7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, overseei... Show more

Adelina Stanciu

Adelina Stanciu

Adelina is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in agile software development across the full life cycle. Leading geographically dispersed teams across finance, e-commerce and cybersecurity, Adelina has successfully designed, developed and deployed complex, scalable applications. As an independent trainer in software architecture, Adelina is passionate about sharing knowledge through articles and thought leadership. With expertise in project planning, release management and stakeholder coordination, Adelina consistently drives high-impact results while ensuring seamless execution across teams and projects.

Adelina is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in agile software development across the full life cycle. Leading geographically dispersed teams across finance, e-commerce and cybersecurity, Adelina has successfully designed,... Show more

Alison Schrag

Alison Schrag

Alison Schrag is a partner at Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP, where she focuses her practice on trusts and estates planning and administration. She guides families, entrepreneurs, and fiduciaries through trust and estate planning, contested account proceedings, and related proceedings. The firm operates in New York and New Jersey, providing services across a range of areas, including estate planning, corporate law, internal investigations, banking and financial services, litigation, and tax planning.

With nearly twenty years of experience, she is admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey. She began her career as a litigation associate, representing financial institutions and corporate trustees in fiduciary and commercial proceedings. Before joining her current firm, she was a partner at a New York-based trust and estate practice, where she gained deep experience advising families and fiduciaries. In that role, she worked closely with clients to create long‑term planning strategies and advocated for their interests when contested proceedings arose.

Alison Schrag of New York works closely with families, entrepreneurs, and owners of closely held or mid‑sized businesses to design and implement tailored estate and trust planning strategies. She focuses on ensuring that these strategies reduce taxes, facilitate the orderly distribution of assets, and anticipate potential incapacity. By providing her clients with an understanding of their options, she guides them toward making informed decisions that align with their long-term objectives and personal circumstances. Her clients range from first‑generation entrepreneurs and owners of family businesses to those with charitable interests or cross‑border planning needs.

She has deep experience representing executors, trustees, personal representatives, and beneficiaries in contested proceedings, including contested account proceedings and contested kinship hearings. In contested proceedings, she works closely with families to protect their interests and advocate for their rights. In contested kinship hearings, she guides families through presenting genealogical evidence and testimony required to confirm their right to inherit. In every matter she handles, she ensures that her clients have a voice and that their interests are represented and protected.

Alison Schrag is a trusted voice in the area of trust and estate planning. She is frequently invited to speak to wealth advisory firms and their clients about core estate planning strategies, federal and state tax considerations, advanced planning for high‑net‑worth families, and succession planning for family‑owned businesses. She earned her BA from Colgate University, graduating with honors, and her JD from Brooklyn Law School, where she served as an editor of the Brooklyn Law Review and was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society. She has dedicated time to charitable efforts, serving as a crisis counselor and supporting food pantries and coat drives throughout New York. She lives in New York with her husband and two sons and spends her free time traveling, hiking, running, and volunteering.

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Alison Schrag is a partner at Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP, where she focuses her practice on trusts and estates planning and administration. She guides families, entrepreneurs, and fiduciaries through trust and estate planning, contested ... Show more

Charles-Philippe Bernard

Charles-Philippe Bernard

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am also dedicated to mentor young talents to success. In my spare time, I do speaking engagement to increase public awareness about Generative AI, and I work on personal projects, exploring the space of possible offered by AI.

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am... Show more

Dennis Oxaas

Dennis Oxaas

Dennis Oxaas is a security and technology management professional with extensive experience from the Norwegian defence and security sector. He is currently completing a master’s thesis in technology management focusing on risk, governance, and the use of external consultants in security-classified procurements.

His work combines practical project experience with empirical research into how human, organizational, and governance factors influence security in complex, regulated environments.

Dennis Oxaas is a security and technology management professional with extensive experience from the Norwegian defence and security sector. He is currently completing a master’s thesis in technology management focusing on risk, governance, and the us... Show more

Darshna Shah

Darshna Shah

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solutions, multi-agent AI systems, aligning AI strategy with business goals, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial impact. Recognised Microsoft AI MVP (5years), mentor, established conference speaker (Tech(K)now, Microsoft conferences (Future Decoded, Build, Ignite), DPS Days, Cloud Brew, UK Azure meetup, SQL Bits), and community leader (organiser of Data Science London, 10k+ members). Passionate about responsible AI, sustainability, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solution... Show more

Jianyu Wang

Jianyu Wang

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI training infrastructure. His technical expertise spans heterogeneous device scheduling (GPU/NPU/RDMA/NUMA-aware) and distributed task scheduling, with extensive hands-on experience in optimizing scheduling performance, resource isolation, topology-aware placement, and scalability for production AI clusters at scale.

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI t... Show more

Joris Schut

Joris Schut

Joris Schut is an experienced expert in data and technology management with extensive experience in guiding organizations through digital transformations. With his broad expertise and in-depth knowledge, he helps organizations optimize their data processes and harness the power of AI.

Joris is known for his innovative approach and profound insights. His contributions help organizations become future-proof by enabling them to gain better control over their data and effectively implement AI solutions.

Joris Schut is an experienced expert in data and technology management with extensive experience in guiding organizations through digital transformations. With his broad expertise and in-depth knowledge, he helps organizations optimize their data pro... Show more

Ganapathi Yeleswarapu

Ganapathi Yeleswarapu

With over 18 years of industry experience, I currently serve as a Supervisor of Data Engineering in MoneyGram, a FinTech organization in the United States.

My professional expertise includes Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing.

More specific experience on FinTech AI - Scaling Risk, Compliance, and Insight (Precision, speed, and trust define the financial industry—making it a natural fit for applied AI. This session explores how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping risk management, compliance, and operational workflows across the sector)

With over 18 years of industry experience, I currently serve as a Supervisor of Data Engineering in MoneyGram, a FinTech organization in the United States. My professional expertise includes Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligenc... Show more

Kyle Godbey

Kyle Godbey

Kyle Godbey is an ex-sound designer and recovering process engineer, currently working as a service designer/strategist facilitating methods based on complexity science, sense-making, and narrative research. He has worked in the darkest corners of organizations like Capital One, Circuit City, the U.S. Department of State, Home Depot, IBM, and Labcorp. Kyle is a trained Cynefin methods facilitator and co-facilitates a community for practitioners integrating complexity science into their work. He is a maker of messes and loud noises, tireless interrogator, abstract cartographer, people weaver, and an instigator.

Kyle Godbey is an ex-sound designer and recovering process engineer, currently working as a service designer/strategist facilitating methods based on complexity science, sense-making, and narrative research. He has worked in the darkest corners of or... Show more

Marco Adamo

Marco Adamo

Marco is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in the design and management of enterprise solutions in both cloud and on-premise environments. He is an expert in collaboration technologies, with a particular focus on Microsoft Teams and Exchange, supporting companies of all sizes in their digital transformation journey.

In recent years, he has deepened his expertise in Microsoft 365 Copilot, sharing insights and use cases through articles and blog posts aimed at the IT community.

Marco is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, specializing in the design and management of enterprise solutions in both cloud and on-premise environments. He is an expert in collaboration technologies, with ... Show more

Kenisha Coon

Kenisha Coon

Kenisha Coon (she/her) is a nationally recognized leader in child welfare, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and systems transformation. With over 15 years of experience driving organizational change, Kenisha empowers leaders, teams, and communities to build equitable systems that work for everyone.

As the Founder and CEO of Kenisha Coon Consulting, she partners with government agencies, nonprofits, and corporate leaders to implement equity-centered strategies, facilitate transformational coaching, and design sustainable leadership frameworks. Her signature keynote, “Unstoppable: Breaking Barriers & Rebuilding Systems for Lasting Change,” inspires audiences to confront systemic inequities with courage, compassion, and actionable strategies rooted in her PERSIST™ framework.

Kenisha is the Director of Community Engagement for the Eko Vision Foundation, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving accessibility and innovation for the blind and low vision community. Diagnosed as legally blind, she uses her lived experience to advocate for inclusive design, equitable technology, and accessibility across industries.

A sought-after speaker and trainer, Kenisha has delivered presentations at national conferences, universities, and leadership summits, sharing her story of resilience from her memoir, And Then She Persisted, and insights from her forthcoming book, Reimagine Equity.

Kenisha holds a Ph.D. in Psychology (Evidence-Based Coaching and Leadership), a Master’s and Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychology, and a DEI in the Workplace Certification. Her work bridges evidence-based research, human-centered leadership, and the power of storytelling to move audiences from awareness to action.

Popular Topics:

Systems Change and Racial Equity in Child Welfare

Leadership Through Adversity

Accessibility and Inclusive Innovation

The Power of Evidence-Based Coaching

Antiracist Parenting and Cultural Capacity

Learn more or book Kenisha for your next event at www.kenishacoon.com
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Kenisha Coon (she/her) is a nationally recognized leader in child welfare, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and systems transformation. With over 15 years of experience driving organizational change, Kenisha empowers leaders, teams, and commun... Show more

Oliver Szimmetat

Oliver Szimmetat

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, Product Security, Physical Security, and Compliance audits.

Before joining TAXbit in 2023, he was Head of Cloud Security at Uber Engineering in Seattle. There, he built a team working on secure-by-default architecture, best practices, engineering standards, automated compliance (SOC II, SOX, PCI, HIPPA, GDPR, ISO 27001), monitoring tools, data security, and threat detection/response solutions for all of Uber’s cloud assets and engineering efforts.

Prior to that, Oliver spent over 18 years at Microsoft, where he worked in various engineering and engineering management roles contributing to Windows client security (developing, testing, and releasing security updates), anti-piracy, cloud security standards, security testing (Windows, Office, and Azure), and continuous integration/delivery for all the company’s commercial online services.

In his spare time, he also volunteers to deliver (security) engineering training to schools and start-up companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, ... Show more

William Jones

William Jones

Vice President of Operations – GovCon365 | XTIVIA, Inc.
With over 25 years of specialized experience in ERP implementations, William has worked with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (now Dynamics 365 Business Central) since version 1.2 and has successfully completed more than 500 projects. He leads service delivery and operational strategy for XTIVIA’s ERP practice, delivering DCAA/FAR/DFARS/CAS-compliant solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and compliance for government contractors and commercial clients.
Known for pragmatic, hands-on leadership, he aligns technology, regulatory requirements, and business goals to support client growth and success.

Vice President of Operations – GovCon365 | XTIVIA, Inc. With over 25 years of specialized experience in ERP implementations, William has worked with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (now Dynamics 365 Business Central) since version 1.2 and has successfully co... Show more

Blessing Agbor

Blessing Agbor


Blessing Agbor is an API Security Engineer with 2 years of experience in application security, specializing in the emerging threat landscape where artificial intelligence meets traditional API vulnerabilities. Operating at the intersection of OWASP API Security Top 10 and OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, she addresses the critical security gaps that most organizations miss when deploying AI agents and LLM-powered systems. Her research focuses on cross-framework vulnerability analysis, demonstrating how attackers chain traditional API flaws (BOLA, broken authentication, excessive data exposure) with LLM-specific vulnerabilities (prompt injection, insecure plugins, excessive agency) to achieve complete system compromise. This work emerged from conducting real-world security assessments of AI agent deployments in fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS platforms across multiple continents.

Throughout her career, Blessing has conducted security assessments for organizations and identified 5+ critical vulnerabilities. She holds CompTIA Certs as well as APISEC and actively contributes to the security community through technical blog posts and local security meetups. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Blessing Agbor is committed to elevating cybersecurity expertise across emerging markets. She believes that advanced security knowledge should be accessible to all practitioners, regardless of geography or organizational size. When not breaking AI agents, she enjoys vlogging, reading books, and documenting her memories.

She has served in technical and leadership roles for major community-led events, including Google Developers Group's Build with AI, DevFest, TechSafe, and STEMCON Tour, and regularly speaks on how security, ethics, and human behavior intersect in tech development. Currently, she’s working on API security projects—deepening her expertise in securing APIs, understanding real-world attack surfaces, implementing threat modeling, and integrating security seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines. Her focus is on building resilient, developer-friendly security workflows that align with modern DevSecOps practices.

Blessing Agbor is an API Security Engineer with 2 years of experience in application security, specializing in the emerging threat landscape where artificial intelligence meets traditional API vulnerabilities. Operating at the intersection of OWASP... Show more

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