Christine Burkette is the CEO and Founder of Promising Integrations Consulting Firm (PICF), an AI and technology consulting firm specializing in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, governance, workforce development, and innovation strategy. She is a former Chief Information Officer for Detroit Public Schools Community District, former Director of Digital Equity & Inclusion for the City of Detroit, and former Assistant Superintendent and Principal. With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across education, government, and technology, Christine advises organizations on building responsible AI strategies that drive innovation while improving organizational performance. She is a 2024 Women of the Year in Technology honoree and a national speaker on AI leadership, digital transformation, and education innovation.

Christine Burkette is the CEO and Founder of Promising Integrations Consulting Firm (PICF), an AI and technology consulting firm specializing in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, governance, workforce development, and innovation strate... Show more

A data engineer by passion, an architect and tech lead by profession, and, more recently, a blogger in my spare time. I have over a decade of experience. I specialize in designing robust data architectures, getting the most out of modern tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and Power BI. I help organizations understand their data and translate it into concrete business insights.

A data engineer by passion, an architect and tech lead by profession, and, more recently, a blogger in my spare time. I have over a decade of experience. I specialize in designing robust data architectures, getting the most out of modern tools such a... Show more

Dr Ahmed I. Osman is a Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering at Canterbury CC University, United Kingdom, and an internationally recognised expert in sustainable energy, carbon accounting, LCA/TEA, MRV, clean fuels, hydrogen, CCUS, biochar carbon removal and AI-assisted sustainability optimisation.

His work focuses on turning complex technical, environmental and techno-economic evidence into defensible decisions for research, policy, innovation funding and industrial deployment. He has authored 219 Scopus-indexed publications, with more than 32,000 citations, an h-index of 88 and 14 Highly Cited Papers. ScholarGPS ranked him #7 worldwide in Biomass in Environmental Chemistry and among the top 0.05% of scholars globally.

Dr Osman is Distinguished Editor of Environmental Chemistry Letters and serves in editorial roles with Scientific Reports and Molecular Catalysis. He is also a member of the EPSRC Peer Review College and has acted as an evaluator or reviewer for EPSRC, ERC, SEAI, ANR, FFAR, The Research Council of Oman and the Canadian Poultry Research Council.

His applied work includes hydrogen systems, methanol and dimethyl ether pathways, CCUS, biochar carbon removal, LCA/TEA and MRV-ready clean-technology assessment. At AI Horizons 2026, he brings a practical cross-sector perspective on how AI can support evidence-grounded, auditable and governance-ready enterprise decisions.

Dr Ahmed I. Osman is a Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering at Canterbury CC University, United Kingdom, and an internationally recognised expert in sustainable energy, carbon accounting, LCA/TEA, MRV, clean fuels, hydrogen, CCUS, biochar carbon rem... Show more

I bring a rare combination of perspectives, having spent 20 years helping shape Microsoft products like Intune as a Principal Product Manager, and now leading its application at scale as a Global Product Owner at Ericsson. This dual lens of builder and practitioner gives me a grounded, real-world view on modern endpoint management.
What also sets me apart is my focus on connecting technology with people, whether that’s aligning global teams, engaging with customers, or building strong professional networks across the industry.
Outside of work, I serve as President of the Swedish Ferrari Owners Club, combining my passion for performance, precision, and community. I enjoy traveling, connecting with people, and exploring great food, interests that fuel both my personal and professional curiosity.

I bring a rare combination of perspectives, having spent 20 years helping shape Microsoft products like Intune as a Principal Product Manager, and now leading its application at scale as a Global Product Owner at Ericsson. This dual lens of builder a... Show more

Franz Nkemaka is the CEO & Founder of Nextise GmbH, a Stuttgart-based AI implementation company helping industrial and mid-sized enterprises build and deploy sovereign AI systems, intelligent knowledge platforms, process automation, and modern software solutions.

As an entrepreneur, AI strategist, and technology leader, Franz works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, automation, and software engineering. Through Nextise and its education platform Kodschul, he and his team have trained more than 3,000 professionals—from software developers and IT specialists to department leaders and C-level executives. His work has included training and consulting engagements with organizations such as Deutsche Bahn, TÜV Nord, Deutsche Telekom, Bundeswehr, Big Dutchman, LMV Versicherung, and Austria's Bundesrechenzentrum.

Franz is known for translating complex technologies into practical business outcomes. Drawing from real-world implementation experience, he helps organizations move beyond AI experimentation toward scalable, production-ready solutions. He has also spoken at the Embedded Software Engineering (ESE) Congress, where he presented on Rust for Embedded Systems to industry professionals and decision-makers.

Today, he leads a growing international team of AI specialists, software engineers, and trainers, helping companies apply emerging technologies in ways that create measurable operational and competitive advantages.

His story began in Dschang, Cameroon, where curiosity became the foundation of a lifelong passion for technology. Long before reliable internet access was available, Franz taught himself computer skills through relentless experimentation and self-directed learning. A pivotal breakthrough in 2016 accelerated his journey into software development and entrepreneurship, laying the foundation for the international company he leads today.

Having moved to Germany as a teenager without speaking German and building his career without a formal degree, Franz represents a new generation of technology entrepreneurs who combine technical depth, business execution, and a global perspective.

His mission is simple: empowering businesses and professionals to build scalable, future-proof solutions with AI, automation, and software engineering.

Franz Nkemaka is the CEO & Founder of Nextise GmbH, a Stuttgart-based AI implementation company helping industrial and mid-sized enterprises build and deploy sovereign AI systems, intelligent knowledge platforms, process automation, and modern softwa... Show more

Dario is a software developer at a machine tool manufacturing company in Geneva, where he works with VB6, WPF, and C#. After experimenting with Asp.NET MVC, jQuery, JS, Angular, and React, he is now using Blazor as his main front-end and UI technology, which he finds particularly fascinating. He is also an author and has published "Architecting ASP.NET Core Applications" in March 2025, with another book "Frontend Development – Tackling UI/UX with a .NET Mindset" scheduled for release in January 2026.

Dario is a software developer at a machine tool manufacturing company in Geneva, where he works with VB6, WPF, and C#. After experimenting with Asp.NET MVC, jQuery, JS, Angular, and React, he is now using Blazor as his main front-end and UI technolog... Show more

Rafael Klose ist Gründer und CEO von JinTo Solutions.
Als IT-Consultant und Software-Architekt unterstützt er Unternehmen bei Digitalisierung, Prozessoptimierung und KI-Automatisierung. Sein Fokus liegt auf praxisnahen Lösungen, die Produktivität steigern und messbare Ergebnisse liefern.

Rafael Klose ist Gründer und CEO von JinTo Solutions. Als IT-Consultant und Software-Architekt unterstützt er Unternehmen bei Digitalisierung, Prozessoptimierung und KI-Automatisierung. Sein Fokus liegt auf praxisnahen Lösungen, die Produktivität s... Show more

"Terryn Valikodath is a senior consultant at Cisco Talos Incident Response with multiple years of experience in DF/IR, cybersecurity and IT administration. He has worked with a wide variety of organizations on their worst days and loves nothing more than battling the bad guys as a part of the vanguard.
Terryn has spoken at various cybersecurity conferences with a particular focus on merging soft skills with technical ability."

"Terryn Valikodath is a senior consultant at Cisco Talos Incident Response with multiple years of experience in DF/IR, cybersecurity and IT administration. He has worked with a wide variety of organizations on their worst days and loves nothing more... Show more

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Infrastructure Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
In recent years, he has worked and led platform and infrastructure topics and enabled product teams to have an easily accessible runtime
environment.
Besides that, he invests a lot in cultural topics, like engineering development programs, standardised engineering hiring processes
and on community building efforts.
Additionally, he has multiple years of experience designing and developing backend and frontend applications across different technology stacks.
Before joining the corporate world, he co-founded two startups and worked mostly in the financial services sector as a software
engineer.

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Infrastructure Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. In recent years, he has worked and led platform and infrastructure topics and enabled product teams to have an easily accessible runtime envir... Show more

Experienced, in developing Embedded linux software , Secure boot, Debian packages, board support packages, development of Android Application & Framework.
My research interest includes embedded linux, Linux kernel security, cybersecurity and Cloud technologies.

Currently working for IEC-62443-4-x certification for CIP (Civil Infrastructure Platform).

Experienced, in developing Embedded linux software , Secure boot, Debian packages, board support packages, development of Android Application & Framework. My research interest includes embedded linux, Linux kernel security, cybersecurity and Cloud ... Show more

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that hold up under pressure. Her work sits at the intersection of DevOps, trust, and the conversations that decide whether teams thrive or break.

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that... Show more

As an accomplished Data Scientist with over six years of specialized experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), I bring a proven track record of innovation and impact across multiple industries. My academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. focused on the practical applications of AI in Healthcare and Medicine—an achievement recognized through multiple research awards and publications in top-tier journals.
I have authored and contributed to research published in leading scientific platforms, including Q1 journals, and have been honored as an invited lecturer and advisor for academic and industry initiatives. My work spans diverse domains such as healthcare, production, energy, and psychology, where I have successfully led R&D projects that bridge theory and practice.
On the technical front, I hold certifications from AWS and Microsoft Azure in AI fundamentals and possess deep expertise in tools such as Python, Power BI, Azure ML Designer, and Azure AutoML. These capabilities enable me to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, driving data-informed decision-making and innovation.
With an extensive IT background of more than two decades, I combine technical mastery with strategic vision, delivering tailored solutions to complex business challenges. My ability to communicate intricate concepts clearly fosters collaboration and alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
Driven by a passion for advancing AI and ML, I remain committed to pushing boundaries and leveraging data-driven insights to create meaningful impact in science, technology, and business.

As an accomplished Data Scientist with over six years of specialized experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), I bring a proven track record of innovation and impact across multiple industries. My academic journey culminat... Show more

As a Senior Project Manager for Technology & Innovation within the SILICON ALPS Cluster I use my network and my professional know-how about the business locations to develop projects, represent the eco system on an international level and connecting people for success.

As a Senior Project Manager for Technology & Innovation within the SILICON ALPS Cluster I use my network and my professional know-how about the business locations to develop projects, represent the eco system on an international level and connecting ... Show more

Tiara Jamison is the Founder and CEO of AnnieGuard, a causal intelligence company focused on understanding the hidden systems that drive biological threats, disease, environmental risk, and complex human outcomes.

Her work centers on a simple but powerful idea: events do not happen randomly. Whether the outcome is a disease diagnosis, a public health crisis, an environmental disaster, or a system failure, there are underlying causes that can be reconstructed from the data that already exists.

Drawing on experience across Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, Tiara combines systems thinking, threat detection principles, artificial intelligence, and biological research to help organizations move beyond prediction and toward understanding why events happen.

After losing her mother, Annie, to sarcoma, Tiara founded AnnieGuard to challenge conventional approaches to disease detection and risk assessment. Today, her work explores how causal intelligence can be applied across healthcare, biological security, environmental systems, public safety, and critical infrastructure.

Tiara speaks on causal intelligence, biological and environmental threats, systems failure, healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, resilience, and the future of decision-making in complex environments.

Tiara Jamison is the Founder and CEO of AnnieGuard, a causal intelligence company focused on understanding the hidden systems that drive biological threats, disease, environmental risk, and complex human outcomes. Her work centers on a simple but ... Show more

Adnan CEO Microspecialist Consulting and co-founder Cloud Infrastructure Architects is one of the worlds leading infrastructure experts Microsoft MVP , Microsoft Trainer (xRegional Lead in NL) and a actively involved in Microsoft Technical Experts Program's . Implementing and Architecting solutions with focus on Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure and of course The Modern Workplace (EUC). As an international speaker & trainer he often spends his time flying around the globe consulting, teaching and speaking at IT community events. Follow him on twitter or other social media channels @Microspecialist

Adnan CEO Microspecialist Consulting and co-founder Cloud Infrastructure Architects is one of the worlds leading infrastructure experts Microsoft MVP , Microsoft Trainer (xRegional Lead in NL) and a actively involved in Microsoft Technical Experts P... Show more

Cristian Pöppel is an IT Security Lead at BorgWarner, a global automotive manufacturer, where he oversee the enterprise's security posture and drives Security Operations excellence. An advocate for "Security-as-a-Partner", he works at the intersection of human behavior and technical resilience.

Cristian Pöppel is an IT Security Lead at BorgWarner, a global automotive manufacturer, where he oversee the enterprise's security posture and drives Security Operations excellence. An advocate for "Security-as-a-Partner", he works at the intersectio... Show more

Daniel Blümlein ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der Blümlein AI & Automation GmbH – einer auf den
deutschsprachigen Mittelstand spezialisierten KI- und Automatisierungsberatung mit Sitz in Würzburg.

Als „KI-Sherpa" begleitet er mittelständische Industrieunternehmen auf dem Weg von der ersten
KI-Idee bis zur messbaren Wirkung. Mit aktuell ~20 aktiven Mandaten und einem Team von 10
Personen hat Blümlein AI bereits dutzende KI-Projekte in produzierenden Unternehmen, Logistik
und Maschinenbau erfolgreich umgesetzt – von RAG-Chatbots über Microsoft Copilot-Rollouts bis
hin zu vollständig automatisierten Workflows via Power Automate und Copilot Studio.

Sein KI-Sherpa®-Programm ist eine erprobte 4-Phasen-Methodik (Orientierung → Werkzeuge →
Anwendung → Wirkung), die Mitarbeiter zu eigenständigen KI-Anwendern macht – ohne
Beraterabhängigkeit, ohne Buzzwords, mit messbarem ROI.

Referenzkunden aus dem DACH-Mittelstand umfassen Unternehmen wie Leonhard Weiss, Arnold,
Bauck GmbH und weitere Hidden Champions aus Industrie und Logistik. Daniel spricht auf Bühnen
über KI-Einführung im Mittelstand, Change Management beim KI-Rollout und den pragmatischen
Einsatz von Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform und generativer KI im Unternehmensalltag.

Daniel Blümlein ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der Blümlein AI & Automation GmbH – einer auf den deutschsprachigen Mittelstand spezialisierten KI- und Automatisierungsberatung mit Sitz in Würzburg. Als „KI-Sherpa" begleitet er mittelständische ... Show more

I'm a Machine Learning Engineer and Data Scientist with 6+ years of experience building scalable ML solutions across startups from pre-seed to Series D, and research institutions like NTNU and CERN. I specialize in designing end-to-end ML systems with expertise in MLOps workflows, model deployment, and production-grade infrastructure
My work spans diverse domains—from 3D generative modeling pipelines in manufacturing to lightweight LLM finetuning for task-specific NLP systems. I’ve also developed robust data collection pipelines, automated benchmarking tools, and contributed to compiler research at CERN aimed at optimizing ML plugin infrastructure. I thrive at the intersection of engineering and research, with published work in neurocognitive modeling and efficient deep learning. Whether working with distributed teams or on open-source R&D.

I'm a Machine Learning Engineer and Data Scientist with 6+ years of experience building scalable ML solutions across startups from pre-seed to Series D, and research institutions like NTNU and CERN. I specialize in designing end-to-end ML systems wit... Show more

Kyle Hauslaib is a Solution Train Engineer, engineering leader, and author who works at the messy intersection of scaled Agile and safety-critical product development. He coordinates a cross-site Electronic Power Steering programme at a global automotive technology company, spanning 4 Agile Release Trains, 40+ teams, and roughly 300 engineers across six countries, and he leads its guild of Release and Solution Train Engineers.

He speaks and writes about what actually happens when frameworks like SAFe meet ASIL requirements, AUTOSAR, multi-year platforms, and supplier ecosystems: the politics, the resistance, and the gap between the process as written and the process as lived. He calls that gap "the Drift," and reading it is the core idea behind his book Leading Agile When No One Agrees.

His background spans mechatronics, AUTOSAR Classic, and ISO 26262 functional safety, and he has guest-lectured on leading Agile in industry at Hochschule Reutlingen. A native German and English speaker, he is based in Germany and speaks in both languages.

Kyle Hauslaib is a Solution Train Engineer, engineering leader, and author who works at the messy intersection of scaled Agile and safety-critical product development. He coordinates a cross-site Electronic Power Steering programme at a global automo... Show more

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worked on large-scale cloud implementations using Azure and AWS by utilizing cloud-native technologies. Now, he is part of the Azure Cloud Native and Ecosystem team and is responsible for container supply chain security for Azure services and customers.

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worke... Show more

PhD in Accounting and Finance from Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP), researching the impact of corporate governance distance on cross-border M&A performance, 11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years as CFO at Fumex Tabacalera (American subsidiary), and 4 years as CIO at CdF International(Dutch Company).

Has successfully led 5 cross-border M&A transactions, leveraging Microsoft Business Central (BC) for financial integration, valuation, and post-merger process harmonization. More than 100 ERP implementations in more than 20 countries.

Holds dual Master’s degrees (Management Science – University of Kent, UK, and Accounting – UFBA), an MBA in Corporate Finance (FGV), and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Computer Science (UFBA). Certified PgMP and PMP (PMI). Recognized for natural leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities, with high commitment, structured thinking, and excellent negotiation skills.

PhD in Accounting and Finance from Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP), researching the impact of corporate governance distance on cross-border M&A performance, 11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years as CFO at Fumex Tabacalera (Am... Show more

Embedded Linux professional and electronics hobbyist with experience in Linux driver development, kernel programming, system software and Edge AI.
Linux kernel contributer in device driver space.
Enjoy working with hardware and technology space.

Embedded Linux professional and electronics hobbyist with experience in Linux driver development, kernel programming, system software and Edge AI. Linux kernel contributer in device driver space. Enjoy working with hardware and technology space. Show more

Freelance Consultant and Mentor
Navision/BC Consultant since 1992.
Specializing in recovering failed NAV/BC implementations.

Freelance Consultant and Mentor Navision/BC Consultant since 1992. Specializing in recovering failed NAV/BC implementations. Show more

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy and technology executive, I advise senior leaders and corporations derive value from their strategic technology investment portfolios. I am a TEDx speaker and regularly share insights at industry conferences and corporate events. I have also contributed thought leadership to high-impact journals and magazines, such as the World Economic Forum, the American Banker, Wired, Bloomberg, etc. I hold an MBA from ESMT Berlin, a Master of Science from Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, both in Germany and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras, India.

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy... Show more

Jenn Claridge is a Microsoft MVP and trusted advisor in Business Central, specializing in manufacturing and service-focused organizations. She helps small and mid-sized businesses translate ERP strategy into practical, real-world execution.

With deep hands-on experience across sales, warehousing, projects, manufacturing, and service management, Jenn is known for making complex systems approachable and actionable. Her work focuses on operational maturity, adoption, and enabling organizations to move beyond simply using Business Central to creating measurable business value with it.

Jenn is recognized for her practical speaking style and her ability to connect leadership strategy with day-to-day execution, ensuring technology investments support long-term growth and confident decision-making.

In her spare time she rescues cats and sharing her knowledge via jennclaridge.com.

Jenn Claridge is a Microsoft MVP and trusted advisor in Business Central, specializing in manufacturing and service-focused organizations. She helps small and mid-sized businesses translate ERP strategy into practical, real-world execution. With d... Show more

Lars has dedicated his career to focus on organizing software developer routines and chores in a way that fosters software with quality built-in — often GxP grade (life science), safety-critical (manufacturing industry) and high-trust (finance) and often with the added complexity of hardware-in-the-loop. At the core in achieving this he builds a continuous flow in software deliveries, through a high degree of autonomation and automation; anything-as-code.

Lars has dedicated his career to focus on organizing software developer routines and chores in a way that fosters software with quality built-in — often GxP grade (life science), safety-critical (manufacturing industry) and high-trust (finance) and o... Show more

Jędrzej works on thrust vector control systems for sounding rockets at SpaceForest, where sophisticated math, challenging engineering, and rigorous software practices collide at launch. His path started in experimental physics at Poznań University of Technology — atomic clocks, ion traps, FPGAs — and led through software engineering to rockets.
He's been through the full arc — from successful flights to in-flight failures — and has the flight data and post-mortem analysis to prove it. But the biggest lesson wasn't in the code or the control loops. It was that even the best engineering can't outrun communication problems — Conway's Law isn't just theory when your rocket is heading off course.

Jędrzej works on thrust vector control systems for sounding rockets at SpaceForest, where sophisticated math, challenging engineering, and rigorous software practices collide at launch. His path started in experimental physics at Poznań University of... Show more

Brackly Murunga is a Machine learning researcher with a professional background in applied data science and machine learning with a career spanning half a decade in multiple industries including Tech, FMCG and Fintech.

He was the Lead AI/ML Engineer at Phindor LTD before transitioning to BAT Kenya as a data scientist. He currently is a portfolio data scientist at M-KOPA.

Brackly Murunga is a Machine learning researcher with a professional background in applied data science and machine learning with a career spanning half a decade in multiple industries including Tech, FMCG and Fintech. He was the Lead AI/ML Engine... Show more

I've been writing Rust since 2015 and co-organize the Rust Munich Meetup. By day I work in application security in Munich. Earlier stops include fifteen years in automotive and six years in aerospace. I hold degrees in Engineering Physics and Applied Computer Science from Munich universities. Outside of work I'm into embedded systems (a lasting side effect of my automotive years), retro computing, and game development with Bevy. I occasionally give talks and workshops at meetups and community events around Augsburg and Munich.

I've been writing Rust since 2015 and co-organize the Rust Munich Meetup. By day I work in application security in Munich. Earlier stops include fifteen years in automotive and six years in aerospace. I hold degrees in Engineering Physics and Applied... Show more

Mariusz is an experienced Architect and Data Engineer who specializes in creating Data Platforms for projects focused on Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Machine Learning. He's skilled in popular cloud systems like Azure, GCP, and AWS and has over 14 years of experience in the data processing industry in Finance, FMCG, Pharma, and Telecommunication. Mariusz works on innovative projects for clients in Poland and beyond. He's certified in data engineering from both Azure and GCP. Beyond his technical expertise, Mariusz is a big fan of history, books, drawing, data engineering, and the Python language. He enjoys sharing his knowledge, and you can find his articles on Medium.

Mariusz is an experienced Architect and Data Engineer who specializes in creating Data Platforms for projects focused on Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Machine Learning. He's skilled in popular cloud systems like Azure, GCP, and AWS and has over 14... Show more