Christian Gasperi is Group Data Architect at NEVEON, where he is responsible for the design and evolution of the enterprise analytics platform and data architecture. In this role, he leads initiatives around Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, data mesh enablement, and the integration of data governance directly into analytical platforms.

With a background spanning data warehousing, BI architecture, and international analytics projects, Christian brings extensive hands‑on experience from manufacturing and financial services environments. He focuses on building scalable, governed data products that balance fast reporting needs with long‑term architectural sustainability.

Christian’s current work centers on a program, where Microsoft Fabric is used as the strategic analytics platform while governance, security, and domain ownership are treated as first‑class architectural concerns.
In his sessions, he shares practical lessons learned from running governed, multi‑domain analytics platforms in production.

Christian Gasperi is Group Data Architect at NEVEON, where he is responsible for the design and evolution of the enterprise analytics platform and data architecture. In this role, he leads initiatives around Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, data mesh enab... Show more

Kateryna Turuntseva is AI Implementation Lead and co-founder at Plant Wisdom AI. She builds AI services on Azure and Microsoft Foundry that review engineering documentation for pharma manufacturing. For Pfizer, she and her business partner built a knowledge base for six Global Engineering departments and one of the first Copilot knowledge agents for SharePoint, on Azure OpenAI GPT-3.5, before Microsoft added the "Create agent" button. She is a Microsoft Global Community Initiative Regional Leader.

Kateryna Turuntseva is AI Implementation Lead and co-founder at Plant Wisdom AI. She builds AI services on Azure and Microsoft Foundry that review engineering documentation for pharma manufacturing. For Pfizer, she and her business partner built a kn... Show more

Rob van de Star is a speaker, author and advisor specialising in Agentic AI, Physical AI and collaboration between employees, AI agents and humanoids.

He previously held global responsibility for software engineering and innovation as a Vice President at Capgemini and served as chief executive of two medium-sized technology companies.

Rob formerly worked as a lecturer and researcher at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, where he contributed to several HBO-ICT minors. He was quartermaster of the ELSA AI Lab East Netherlands and initiated its Community of Practice on AI.

In his former role with AI Hub East Netherlands, he supported the adoption of AI in the manufacturing industry in collaboration with FME and Metaalunie. This work involved approximately 250 owner-managers and reached around 1,000 employees.

He is an expert at NLRobotics and the author of “Second Workforce: Rise of Agents & Humanoids”, a practical guide for executives and management teams seeking measurable business value from Agentic AI and Physical AI.

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Rob van de Star is a speaker, author and advisor specialising in Agentic AI, Physical AI and collaboration between employees, AI agents and humanoids. He previously held global responsibility for software engineering and innovation as a Vice Presi... Show more

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Mauxi Adriana Ornelas-Kobayashi is a biomedical engineer with 18+ years of experience in medical devices and diagnostic imaging across Mexico, Latin America, and the United States. Her career includes regional sales and market-development leadership for FUJIFILM Medical Systems and Chison, as well as more than a decade working with multi-brand medical-equipment distributors. She has managed ultrasound and imaging portfolios, distributor networks, public procurement, strategic accounts, and after-sales relationships across Latin America. Her professional experience with multiple ultrasound brands informs her current research on medical-device value chains, technical circularity, operational resilience, public procurement, and local industrial capabilities. She bridges industry practice with research to examine how medical technologies can be managed more sustainably throughout their life cycle.

Mauxi Adriana Ornelas-Kobayashi is a biomedical engineer with 18+ years of experience in medical devices and diagnostic imaging across Mexico, Latin America, and the United States. Her career includes regional sales and market-development leadership ... Show more

I am an entrepreneur and a passionate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Manufacturing guy.

After selling my previous company (NETRONIC Software) to and integrating it into Boyum IT, my brother Elmar and I took a break to identify and build "the next Karlowitsch thing".

This break is over, and we have skin in the game again. We followed our hearts, souls, and brains and decided to play where we can both deliver the most value and have the most fun. Hence, our new venture lets us build Pulseoniq - a new manufacturing ISV that is 100% focused on Business Central. With Pulseoniq, we deliver quiet intelligence to noisy shopfloors.

We build real-time execution intelligence and control apps for discrete make-to-order manufacturers on Business Central who keep getting surprised by their own shopfloor. Unlike conventional tools that promise a better plan — or data capture apps that record what already went wrong — our apps tell your customers what's happening, what's starting to slip, and what they have to do next on the shopfloor before the customer calls.

Last, but not least, I am the author of the "Business Central and Manufacturing Pulse" report.

I am an entrepreneur and a passionate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Manufacturing guy. After selling my previous company (NETRONIC Software) to and integrating it into Boyum IT, my brother Elmar and I took a break to identify and bui... Show more

Jean‑Yves Tremblay is an Enterprise Architect at Alithya specializing in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-driven business solutions. With over 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, ERP implementations, software development, and enterprise architecture, he helps organizations transform operational data into actionable insights and intelligent business applications. His recent work focuses on AI Agents, Copilot Studio, semantic models, MCP, and modern data architectures that bridge ERP systems, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Jean‑Yves Tremblay is an Enterprise Architect at Alithya specializing in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-driven business solutions. With over 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, ERP ... Show more

Sarvpriya Raj Kumar is an Enterprise IT professional specializing in the integration of engineering and enterprise information systems for Manufacturing Industry. He works at Dassault Systèmes as a Senior Solutions Engineer and is pursuing an Industrial PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano. His educational and professional experience covers mechanical engineering, product design, additive manufacturing, and digital manufacturing.

His doctoral research focuses on integrating Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using Generative AI. The research investigates how information generated during product development, manufacturing, supply-chain management, and distribution can be connected within a unified digital environment in the form of GraphRAG Systems Architecture, using the development and production of a two-wheeled vehicle as an industrial application.

He is also a co-author of the 2026 conference paper A Semantic Middleware Architecture for PLM-ERP-MES Integration Leveraging Knowledge Graphs and AI/ML in Discrete Manufacturing. The study explores how knowledge graphs and artificial intelligence or machine learning can support interoperability, data exchange, and traceability among otherwise separate industrial systems. His work contributes to the development of connected and intelligent manufacturing environments in which product, production, supplier, and business information can be used throughout the complete product lifecycle.

Sarvpriya Raj Kumar is an Enterprise IT professional specializing in the integration of engineering and enterprise information systems for Manufacturing Industry. He works at Dassault Systèmes as a Senior Solutions Engineer and is pursuing an Industr... Show more

Ajay Kumar Govindaram is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with more than fifteen years across data engineering, real-time streaming systems, and AI. He helps enterprises adopt generative and agentic AI on trustworthy data foundations, with deep focus on the semiconductor and high-tech sector. He spoke at AWS re:Invent, summits, SemiConWest on streaming analytics with agentic AI, presents regularly at cloud-computing conferences and industry summits on streaming data, IoT, real-time analytics, and smart-city architecture, and publishes on production-grade AI and data-platform design in major technical outlets. His signature work applies chip-manufacturing discipline (process control, fault detection, and yield economics) to production data platforms and autonomous AI, an approach he is documenting in a forthcoming book. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE, holds AWS professional-level certifications, and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ajay Kumar Govindaram is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with more than fifteen years across data engineering, real-time streaming systems, and AI. He helps enterprises adopt generative and agentic AI on trustworthy data foundations, with deep fo... Show more

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving innovation and resilience across critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Previously Vice President of Supply Chain Security at Schneider Electric, Cassie established one of the industry’s most comprehensive supplier cybersecurity programs and helped shape global standards for software supply chain assurance. She is the author of “Software Supply Chain Security: Securing the End-to-End Supply Chain for Software, Firmware, and Hardware” (O’Reilly Media) and a recognized authority on operational resilience, transparency, and cyber risk governance. Her leadership and advocacy continue to influence how organizations worldwide secure the digital ecosystems they depend on.

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving inn... Show more

As a Functional Safety Manager, I bring more than seven years of experience in implementing and optimizing functional safety processes. My expertise includes in-depth knowledge of the ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 standards, as well as the ability to design efficient, robust, and future-proof safety processes. In my current role, I support companies in successfully delivering complex projects with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, process efficiency, and engineering excellence.

With a hands-on approach and a strong emphasis on consulting and implementation, I help teams optimize development processes and establish sustainable solutions. I am passionate about applying systematic engineering principles and targeted measures across management, verification, and documentation to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of technical systems.

As a Functional Safety Manager, I bring more than seven years of experience in implementing and optimizing functional safety processes. My expertise includes in-depth knowledge of the ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 standards, as well as the ability to desig... Show more

Technical Co-Founder and Head of Product Development for 3 International Startups, building and managing teams bringing digital transformation to domains such as Energy Management, Building Automation, Asset Tracking, and Consumer Electronics.

15+ years of experience as an AI and IoT Engineer, working in design and development of products across industries such as IoT, Autonomous Driving, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautics, Industry 4.0, and Robotics.

Technical Co-Founder and Head of Product Development for 3 International Startups, building and managing teams bringing digital transformation to domains such as Energy Management, Building Automation, Asset Tracking, and Consumer Electronics. 15+... Show more

Principal Consulting Manager at Zühlke, helping organizations navigate the complexity of product development for cyber-physical systems and the application of new technologies by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution/development by applying systems-approach.

With a background in Industrial Engineering (BSc), Product Management for Technology Products (MSc) and PhD candidate in Systems Thinking, Réka made it her mission to transform ambitious, but too high-level ideas into systems that truly create value. Her work includes industries as diverse as industrial robotics, consumer products, automotive, and energy—proving that systems thinking in product development is not just a tool but a universal language for tackling complexity. She introduces system approach already on the business level, which seamlessly can be translated to systems engineering.

At her core, she is passionate about making systems thinking accessible, practical, and downright exciting. She is here to challenge the status quo, inspire new ways of thinking, and show how embracing systems can lead to groundbreaking innovation

Principal Consulting Manager at Zühlke, helping organizations navigate the complexity of product development for cyber-physical systems and the application of new technologies by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution/development ... Show more

Rob graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s of Engineering in the early 90s. He first worked with manufacturing ERP in 1994 and first worked with Dynamics in manufacturing in 2008. He considers himself more of a manufacturing consultant than a Business Central expert. He has read “The Goal” at least 4 times, “Lean Thinking” at least 3 times, and has seen Star Wars more times than he can count (Han shot first!).

He is an avid collector of music and, using “The Rolling Stone Top 500 Album List” as a guide, has managed to buy 490 of the 500 best albums of all time (as CDs - the rest are out of print).

Rob graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s of Engineering in the early 90s. He first worked with manufacturing ERP in 1994 and first worked with Dynamics in manufacturing in 2008. He considers himself more of a manufacturing cons... Show more

Shelly Thomas, PE, MBA is the founder of Building Beta and one of the few Copilot strategists who has actually run the operations she now teaches executives to transform.

Her career spans 20+ years across oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial distribution, managing Fortune 500 relationships at Morton Salt's Industrial Division and directing global eCommerce operations at Chart Industries. She brings that same operational accountability into every training room.

Her programs are built for leaders who are time-starved, skeptical, and responsible for outcomes their boards can measure. The goal isn't to make executives into power users, it's to make them the kind of leader who spreads AI capability across their entire organization. The teams who go through her programs become the most valuable resource in the building. That's what she designs for.

Shelly serves on the UAA College of Engineering Advisory Board, co-chairs Alaska's Women in Engineering Advisory Board, and co-hosts the Breaking Frozen Ground podcast on engineering careers in Alaska. She is based in Alaska, and she operates exactly where you'd expect someone called the Copilot Strategist on the Last Frontier to operate.

Shelly Thomas, PE, MBA is the founder of Building Beta and one of the few Copilot strategists who has actually run the operations she now teaches executives to transform. Her career spans 20+ years across oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial... Show more

Jeremy Doran helps seemingly incompatible people talk to each other. With degrees in mechanical engineering and psychology, he brings a rare perspective to one of the oldest problems in any workplace — people who think differently struggling to communicate with each other.

His work sits at the intersection of neuroscience and leadership communication. He speaks frequently to engineering, finance, and HR audiences, having delivered over 50 talks for organizations including Electric Boat, APWA, SHRM, and SAE. He was named one of the top 50 leadership speakers for manufacturing in 2026.

Before launching NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy spent a decade as a financial advisor — giving him firsthand experience with the communication challenges that come with managing both clients and teams across very different thinking styles.

Jeremy is also the host of the NeuroConversant Leadership podcast and has a particular focus on engineers who get promoted into leadership and suddenly have to manage people — something he knows from personal experience.

Jeremy Doran helps seemingly incompatible people talk to each other. With degrees in mechanical engineering and psychology, he brings a rare perspective to one of the oldest problems in any workplace — people who think differently struggling to commu... Show more

Juliana has held only one job in her career and life, the one she currently holds as CEO of Priority Architectural Graphics, a manufacturer of custom high end architectural signage. She founded the company in 1995 right out of college and has organically grown and nurtured it for over thirty years.

Today, Priority Architectural Graphics designs, builds and installs some of the most iconic signs and brands in California.

Juliana was honored as a “Most Influential Woman in Business” by the San Francisco Business Times in 2026 and “Small Business of the Year” by the State of CA in 2019 among many other recognitions.

Juliana has held only one job in her career and life, the one she currently holds as CEO of Priority Architectural Graphics, a manufacturer of custom high end architectural signage. She founded the company in 1995 right out of college and has organic... Show more

J. Michael Coffey is a CEO, M&A Strategist and author of GALE Force: Navigating Strategy, Culture, and Value Creation in Modern M&A(Entrepreneur Books, 2026).

Over a thirty-year career leading industrial and manufacturing companies across seven countries, Coffey has been involved in 38 M&A transactions valued in excess of $1 billion — leading or serving as a C-suite principal in over 20 of them. As a member of the executive team that built H-E Parts International into a global multi-country platform, he helped drive the acquisition strategy that culminated in a $240 million exit to Hitachi Construction Machinery.

He subsequently served as CEO of Manitex International (NASDAQ: MNTX), where he led a full operational turnaround — delivering 30% revenue growth and a 400% EBITDA, prior to leading a sale to Tadano Ltd.

He is the founder of Resurgence Advisory, a boutique firm specializing in M&A strategy, post-merger integration, and performance metrics for lower-middle market industrials.

GALE Force, Global Aim, Local Execution - draws on his experience and methodologies such as DRiiVE and PRACTISE

Coffey holds an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife of 30 years and two daughters.

J. Michael Coffey is a CEO, M&A Strategist and author of GALE Force: Navigating Strategy, Culture, and Value Creation in Modern M&A(Entrepreneur Books, 2026). Over a thirty-year career leading industrial and manufacturing companies across seven co... Show more

With nearly 30 years in the semiconductor industry, I am an expert in process control and manufacturing optimization. My career has included key roles at Infineon, GlobalFoundries and now as an Expert Process Control Engineer at Bosch, where I focus on data-driven process stability, predictive maintenance, and sustainability for advanced 300mm fabs.

With nearly 30 years in the semiconductor industry, I am an expert in process control and manufacturing optimization. My career has included key roles at Infineon, GlobalFoundries and now as an Expert Process Control Engineer at Bosch, where I focus ... Show more

Carol Sikes is a D365FO manufacturing expert with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in the field as a process engineer and manufacturing manager, and in consulting as a functional consultant for production and supply chain. She is currently a Principal Functional Consultant for D365 F&SC with Argano. Prior to becoming a consultant, Carol taught math to teenagers, so she enjoys sharing knowledge of D365 with everyone she meets!

Carol Sikes is a D365FO manufacturing expert with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in the field as a process engineer and manufacturing manager, and in consulting as a functional consultant for production and supply chain. She is currently... Show more

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Sree Ramachandran is an enterprise technology leader with more than 20 years of experience building data, AI, and digital platforms for global manufacturing and Fortune 500 organizations. She leads enterprise AI, analytics, and technology strategy, helping organizations design systems that improve decision-making at scale.

Her work sits at the intersection of manufacturing, technology, and business operations, exploring how metrics, incentives, and optimization objectives shape the behavior of both people and intelligent systems. Rather than asking whether AI is secure, she challenges organizations to ask whether the objectives they're asking AI to optimize are the right ones.

A frequent speaker on AI, enterprise transformation, and decision systems, Sree advocates for building AI that aligns technology with strategic business outcomes. Based in Milwaukee, she brings a Midwest manufacturing mindset to AI and technology - believing the best systems are those that can be understood, challenged, and continuously improved.

Sree Ramachandran is an enterprise technology leader with more than 20 years of experience building data, AI, and digital platforms for global manufacturing and Fortune 500 organizations. She leads enterprise AI, analytics, and technology strategy, h... Show more

Juan es ingeniero electrónico especializado en sistemas embebidos. Actualmente es cofundador de TMI Electronics, una empresa dedicada al desarrollo de sistemas embebidos de alta complejidad. Apasionado por crear, prototipar y entender cómo funcionan las cosas, combina experiencia en electrónica, programación y Linux embebido con una fuerte orientación a soluciones elegantes y eficientes. Además de su perfil técnico, mantiene una marcada curiosidad interdisciplinaria que lo llevó a involucrarse en redes, servidores, automatización y prototipado físico. Cree que la ingeniería también tiene un componente artístico, y que cada diseño refleja la personalidad de quien lo crea.

Juan es ingeniero electrónico especializado en sistemas embebidos. Actualmente es cofundador de TMI Electronics, una empresa dedicada al desarrollo de sistemas embebidos de alta complejidad. Apasionado por crear, prototipar y entender cómo funcionan ... Show more

Fredrik Gülich is a Senior System Architect with more than 18 years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central since 2008. During his career, he has held roles as System Architect, Consultant, and Developer, giving him a broad understanding of both business processes and technical implementation.

Fredrik specializes in Manufacturing, Production, and Supply Chain Management, helping companies optimize their operations using standard Business Central functionality as well as custom extensions. His expertise also includes solution architecture, integrations, AI-powered solutions, and modern cloud technologies. He is passionate about sharing practical knowledge and demonstrating how emerging technologies can solve real-world business challenges and improve Business Central implementations.

Fredrik Gülich is a Senior System Architect with more than 18 years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central since 2008. During his career, he has held roles as System Architect, Consultant, and Developer, g... Show more

Over 15 years of experience in data analytics and data platforms, with a passion for building AI-powered assistant products for manufacturing plants. Focused on delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions that solve complex operational problems and drive real business impact. Guided by curiosity, practicality, and economic feasibility.

Over 15 years of experience in data analytics and data platforms, with a passion for building AI-powered assistant products for manufacturing plants. Focused on delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions that solve complex operational problems and... Show more

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualizations, Portfolio Management, and Expert in the use of Power BI.

David’s experience is specialized in Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, and Medical Supply. But he has worked in many other industries as well.

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data... Show more

James brings to you over 35 years of experience in the coatings industry, primarily in General Industrial, Marine Coatings, Protective Coatings and Linings for Water and Waste Treatment Facilities. He is active in AWWA, and he has been a member for over 25 Years. He is AMPP Certified as a Senior Coatings Inspector (#8970), and a SSPC Certified Concrete Coating Inspector (#29820). Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, loves fishing, and hanging out with his two dogs.

James brings to you over 35 years of experience in the coatings industry, primarily in General Industrial, Marine Coatings, Protective Coatings and Linings for Water and Waste Treatment Facilities. He is active in AWWA, and he has been a member for ... Show more

Menna Khaled, known also as M.K Ramadan, is an Egyptian mechanical engineer, author, Wikimedian, African Wiki Women Initiative ambassador, and researcher at Ain Shams University in Cairo. She is also a volunteer member at Africa Diaspora Network for Builders of Africa's Future 2026 (BAF) program.

Menna Khaled, known also as M.K Ramadan, is an Egyptian mechanical engineer, author, Wikimedian, African Wiki Women Initiative ambassador, and researcher at Ain Shams University in Cairo. She is also a volunteer member at Africa Diaspora Network for... Show more

Hi, I’m Parth Patel, working as Marketing Head at Dolphy India Private Limited a leading manufacturer and supplier of washroom automation products, hotel amenities, and industrial entrance solutions. We serve commercial and hospitality businesses with innovative products designed to improve hygiene, convenience, and operational efficiency. Our extensive portfolio includes hand dryers, air curtains, soap dispensers, sensor taps, concealed flush tanks, health faucets, electric kettles, sole cleaning machines, hotel amenities, lobby solutions, and banquet furniture. Nothing is more fulfilling than being part of a team that is committed to innovation, quality, and reliability while helping businesses create cleaner, smarter, and more efficient environments.

Hi, I’m Parth Patel, working as Marketing Head at Dolphy India Private Limited a leading manufacturer and supplier of washroom automation products, hotel amenities, and industrial entrance solutions. We serve commercial and hospitality businesses wit... Show more

Ulrike Baumgärtner is a senior consultant for quality strategy and founder of Passion4Quality, with over 25 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. As a licensed pharmacist, she specializes in quality assurance, cleaning validation and the development of sustainable quality cultures.

During her time at Boehringer Ingelheim, she led the global Competence Center for Cleaning Validation, shaped corporate procedures, and presented cleaning validation concepts in numerous regulatory, FDA and customer inspections worldwide. Her work spanned the full lifecycle of cleaning validation – from risk assessment, sampling strategy and analytical method validation to protocol design, execution and hands-on swabbing and rinsing.

As a consultant, she has supported multiple clients in establishing robust cleaning validation concepts, including new API manufacturing facilities, solid dosage production sites and technology start-ups. She is known for bringing clarity to complex GMP environments and for bridging the gap between design assumptions and operational reality.

Ulrike Baumgärtner is a senior consultant for quality strategy and founder of Passion4Quality, with over 25 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. As a licensed pharmacist, she specializes in quality assurance, cleaning valida... Show more