David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering.

His research on deploying deep learning for automated radiology reports was published in the Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering (JIWE) and earned Best Presenter Award at NexSymp 2025 in Malaysia. Beyond government work, he founded SheerFit, an AI-powered wellness platform serving users across communities.

David's work focuses on building production AI systems that actually work in resource-constrained environments, not just in labs. He's passionate about honest conversations about what it really takes to deploy AI in the real world: the failures, the compromises, and the unglamorous solutions that actually ship.

David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering. His research on deployi... Show more

Andrew leads a small analytics team for a mid-sized automotive manufacturer, responsible for data integration, engineering, modeling, and visualization. The products in his team's stack include Azure Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Power BI. He lives and works in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Andrew leads a small analytics team for a mid-sized automotive manufacturer, responsible for data integration, engineering, modeling, and visualization. The products in his team's stack include Azure Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Power BI. He lives ... Show more

Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive.

I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tech start-ups and scale-ups both as a hands-on recruiter as well as in leadership roles and founded my own company, The UnleashPeople, together with a business partner at the beginning of 2024.

My focus is on data-driven recruiting processes and strategies, employer branding and a bit of workforce planning. For me, all of this is always under the banner of an excellent candidate experience.

Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive. I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tec... Show more

I’m a Principal Software Engineer at Mastercard with 18 years of experience across software engineering, data analytics, distributed and large-scale systems. I’ve built and optimized software architectures globally in payments, banking, telecom and manufacturing, worked across multiple countries, and mentored engineers and organizations. I explore AI, Payments, HPC, and emerging technologies to create systems that are scalable, high-performance, efficient, reliable and importantly secure systems.

I’m a Principal Software Engineer at Mastercard with 18 years of experience across software engineering, data analytics, distributed and large-scale systems. I’ve built and optimized software architectures globally in payments, banking, telecom and m... Show more

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect.
Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on Compute Services like Containers with Kubernetes cluster autoscaler and Karpenter, with the aim to reduce costs.
His aim is to help Platform engineering, other Solutions Architects and Applications teams to design, deploy and maintain the right architectures that align to the business goals and gains.

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect. Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on C... Show more

An Phan is a Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer working at the intersection of data, infrastructure, robotics, decision-making systems, and machine learning. His work focuses on building the foundations beneath AI systems, where reliability matters more than novelty and the past cannot be quietly rewritten.
He designs data architectures for sensor-rich and autonomous systems operating in the physical world, where signals are incomplete, environments change, and failures have consequences. His focus is on reproducibility, evaluation, and alignment between data, models, and decisions across on-prem and cloud systems.

An Phan is a Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer working at the intersection of data, infrastructure, robotics, decision-making systems, and machine learning. His work focuses on building the foundations beneath AI systems, where reliability matters ... Show more

Practice Lead Java with over 10 years of hands-on java development experience. He is passionate about Software Development (Java, C++, Python), Robotics, IoT, Cybersecurity, opensource software and loves tech gadgets. Ricky is a speaker on conferences like Code&Comedy, DevSecCon, JFall, Devoxx UK and has a background as a lecturer on an University of Applied sciences. Besides all that Ricky is a Fitness and Martial Arts instructor and enthusiast.

Practice Lead Java with over 10 years of hands-on java development experience. He is passionate about Software Development (Java, C++, Python), Robotics, IoT, Cybersecurity, opensource software and loves tech gadgets. Ricky is a speaker on conference... Show more

With over 20 years of experience in solution selling and channel management. Vaughan has been involved in demand and supply planning with Netstock for the last 10 years and is passionate about building strong relationships and adding value to both partners and their customers.

With over 20 years of experience in solution selling and channel management. Vaughan has been involved in demand and supply planning with Netstock for the last 10 years and is passionate about building strong relationships and adding value to both p... Show more

Ingeniera industrial con experiencia en el sector logístico usando tecnologías de Machine Learning, Gestión de Proyectos e IA. Comprometida con las buenas prácticas de industrias con nuevas tecnologías y aplicación de las ODS.

Ingeniera industrial con experiencia en el sector logístico usando tecnologías de Machine Learning, Gestión de Proyectos e IA. Comprometida con las buenas prácticas de industrias con nuevas tecnologías y aplicación de las ODS. Show more

Dr. Annegret Junker is a software architect, author, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of collaborative modeling and modern software design. With over 30 years of experience, she currently serves as Chief Software Architect at codecentric AG in Munich.
She is a widely recognised voice in the DDD community — her books Mastering Domain-Driven Design, DDD Toolbox, and Crafting Great APIs (co-authored with Fabrizio Lazzaretti) reflect her commitment to practical, collaborative approaches to modeling and API design. She is the host of the DDD MUC meetup in Munich, where she brings the community together around Domain-Driven Design in practice.
She has spoken at Domain-Driven Design Europe, API Days, and the Software Architecture Gathering, and regularly shares her thinking on DDD, AsyncAPI, and event-driven systems on LinkedIn.

Dr. Annegret Junker is a software architect, author, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of collaborative modeling and modern software design. With over 30 years of experience, she currently serves as Chief Software Architect at codecentr... Show more

South African born, UK resident, Mike is a Mechanical Design Engineer & spent 20 years as a Draughtsman in the Dairy industry, a Project Technician & ran the drawing office for NCD/Clover Dairies. At Toyota, he worked as a mechanical designer in body in white. He moved to the UK in 2001, spent 7 years creating & designing 3D technical models.
He continued his studies in IT & enhanced his developer & web design skills at Halesowen College.
At age 50, in 2008 Mike jumped tracks & began a new career as IT Manager & NAV implementation project leader for SSI Schaefer in Andover, England. With the NAV project successfully implemented, he moved to Evosoft as support office manager, then to Sci-Net in Oxford as a consultant & then to KPMG for a three year corporate engagement.
As the Dynamics 365 Solution Architect for Experience/GCC for almost 3 years - now Global Solutions Architect for Dynavics, Mike has implemented multiple D365 solutions for a range of customers in a variety of industries in the UK.

South African born, UK resident, Mike is a Mechanical Design Engineer & spent 20 years as a Draughtsman in the Dairy industry, a Project Technician & ran the drawing office for NCD/Clover Dairies. At Toyota, he worked as a mechanical designer in body... Show more

Working full-time on developing and integrating AI solution for our clients. Machine learning expert and Cloud DevOps Engineer.

Master's degree specialized in artificial intelligence and bachelor degree in software engineering.

Working full-time on developing and integrating AI solution for our clients. Machine learning expert and Cloud DevOps Engineer. Master's degree specialized in artificial intelligence and bachelor degree in software engineering. Show more

Solution Architect Dynamics 365 FnO et Power Platform, certifié Microsoft. Passionné par l’automatisation et l’IA appliquée aux solutions ERP, j’accompagne mon entreprise dans la modernisation de leurs processus métiers. Actif dans la communauté Microsoft, je partage régulièrement des insights sur l’intégration intelligente entre IA, Power Platform et Dynamics 365.

Solution Architect Dynamics 365 FnO et Power Platform, certifié Microsoft. Passionné par l’automatisation et l’IA appliquée aux solutions ERP, j’accompagne mon entreprise dans la modernisation de leurs processus métiers. Actif dans la communauté Micr... Show more

Javier Perez is an accomplished Enterprise Architect with over 20 years of experience in implementing collaboration solutions. Throughout his career, Javier has demonstrated expertise in a wide range of Microsoft 365 applications, including Power Automate, PowerApps, SharePoint Online, Teams, Project Online, Exchange Online and Azure. His proficiency extends to advanced technologies such as Azure Document Intelligence and Azure AI, enabling organizations to leverage cutting-edge tools for enhanced productivity and innovation. Javier's extensive experience and deep knowledge make him a valuable asset in driving digital transformation and fostering collaborative environments.

Javier Perez is an accomplished Enterprise Architect with over 20 years of experience in implementing collaboration solutions. Throughout his career, Javier has demonstrated expertise in a wide range of Microsoft 365 applications, including Power Aut... Show more

Michael Foss is a Solution Architect who has spent over two decades working across IT, supply chain, and operations leading ERP implementations, building custom solutions with development teams, and improving logistics processes in both hands-on and strategic roles. My approach is grounded in solving real problems, listening closely, and designing systems that last. I enjoy working at the intersection of people, process, and technology whether guiding a project team, solutioning with a focus on simplicity and futureproofing, mentoring colleagues, or helping a business adapt to change. I stay focused on what works best for the organization and remain open to challenges where I can contribute in meaningful ways.

Michael Foss is a Solution Architect who has spent over two decades working across IT, supply chain, and operations leading ERP implementations, building custom solutions with development teams, and improving logistics processes in both hands-on and ... Show more

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and when not doing that, Clifford freelances as a .NET developer. An active member of the .NET community, he is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups around the world.

Clifford graduated as an engineer from the Ford Technical Training Centre in 1995. After 11 years as an electrical/mechanical engineer working with Robotics and PLC Programming, he trained to become an Airline Pilot in 2001. Clifford became a Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) in 2020.

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and w... Show more

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread adoption and maximize the utility of Microsoft 365, ensuring our cross-functional teams are engaged and the value of collaborative technologies is fully leveraged.

My tenure as a 10-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva underscores my commitment to community leadership and sharing best practices in technology use. The ability to navigate and influence digital transformation empowers our strategic relationship with Microsoft, enriching our go-to-market strategies and enhancing program management through top-to-top collaborative endeavors.

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread a... Show more

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passionate about helping businesses and partners through strategic insights and practical solutions, ensuring they maximize the value of their Dynamics investments.

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passio... Show more

Inge Boubez is Chief Marketing and Growth Strategist at Neural Impact and a recognized authority and speaker on how AI is quietly rewriting the rules of buyer trust, visibility, and vendor selection.

For more than twenty years, Inge has driven growth at the intersection of technology, data, and human behavior. She has held senior leadership roles at global technology companies including SAP, where she served as Global Partner Marketing Leader and delivered a 130% increase in pipeline by modernizing partner go-to-market strategy. As Head of Growth at Moz and Ziff Davis, she transformed performance-driven marketing through advanced analytics, achieving a ninefold increase in qualified leads.

Inge has also served as CMO for AI and machine learning–driven companies such as Layer 7 Technologies, later acquired by CA Technologies, advising executive teams on AI-native positioning, growth architecture, and market expansion across North America and EMEA.

Today, Inge focuses on a shift most organizations underestimate: buyers now form opinions, assumptions, and shortlists through AI long before human interaction occurs. Her work moves beyond traditional marketing and business strategy, introducing modern frameworks such as signal engineering to help Microsoft partners remain visible, credible, and chosen in AI-mediated buying journeys. Known for her direct, practical, and thought-provoking style, Inge helps leaders and marketing professionals understand not just how AI works, but how it decides.

Inge Boubez is Chief Marketing and Growth Strategist at Neural Impact and a recognized authority and speaker on how AI is quietly rewriting the rules of buyer trust, visibility, and vendor selection. For more than twenty years, Inge has driven gro... 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

President of Verosoft (TAG) with 20+ years leading innovation in enterprise IT, EAM, CMMS, AI, ERP, and Microsoft cloud technologies. Martin specializes in helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through automation, intelligent asset management, and cloud-based business solutions.

As a visionary leader in the Microsoft ecosystem, spanning Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform, and Office 365, Martin has built and scaled international operations serving clients across five continents. Martin's focus is on transforming complex business challenges into streamlined, data-driven systems that empower organizations to make smarter, faster decisions.

At Verosoft, Martin leads the global expansion of embedded EAM and CMMS platforms (TAG Mobi) within Dynamics 365, driving innovation in maintenance, mobility, AI and enterprise asset management.

Martin is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, partnership, and excellence, developing technologies that deliver measurable impact, enhance operational resilience, and align enterprise strategy with digital transformation goals.

President of Verosoft (TAG) with 20+ years leading innovation in enterprise IT, EAM, CMMS, AI, ERP, and Microsoft cloud technologies. Martin specializes in helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through automation, intelligent asset ... Show more

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. With a strong track record of architecting scalable and efficient systems, Satej has successfully delivered data-driven and ML applied solutions. He's also an author of two programming books named "Building Secure PHP Applications" and "PHP 8 Basics: For Programming and Web Development" with Apress / Springer publications with another one in pipeline.

Satej works as Principal Data Engineer at Zalando SE with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with renowned organizations such as Boeing, Adidas, Honeywell specializing in architecture, big data and machine learning use cases. ... Show more

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special passion in health informatics, finance, and manufacturing. Nicknamed "Data Generalist" for her ability to quickly pivot, Kristina has held data roles across the spectrum including Data Architect, Data Engineer, DBA, Developer, Consultant, Data Analyst, Manager, Coach, and more. Her current role is Lead Data Architect for Kent Worldwide's Data and the Analytics & Data Management Team, as well as serving on their Center of Cloud Excellence (CCoE) board. Her current technical passion is Microsoft Fabric and Machine Learning Technologies.

In her free time, Kristina organizes/co-organizes several user groups, travels globally, sometimes blogs, rambles on various social media, takes pics of her dog, and runs around to her kids' events. She has spoken at large conferences and small user groups both internationally and here in the US on topics including AI, the Microsoft Data Platform, and neurodiversity. She has a special passion for WIT and co-leads the DATAWIT group.

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special pa... Show more

Sandeep is a Mechanical Engineer turned Data Analytics engineer, specializing in using Data Science to solve Manufacturing and Product Development challenges.

Sandeep is a Mechanical Engineer turned Data Analytics engineer, specializing in using Data Science to solve Manufacturing and Product Development challenges. Show more

George Walters has worked with Databases since the 90s, and has been at Microsoft since 2006, helping customers adopt and understand data in a changing world. George currently is an all-up Cloud and AI Platform Specialist aligned to strategic healthcare and life sciences accounts. He helps customers get value out of their data, and to enable modern ways with AI to build business value.

George Walters has worked with Databases since the 90s, and has been at Microsoft since 2006, helping customers adopt and understand data in a changing world. George currently is an all-up Cloud and AI Platform Specialist aligned to strategic healthc... Show more

Falko Werner is one of Germany's most in-demand experts on Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and agile leadership. He holds a Diploma (Masters Degree) in Computer Science in Engineering with distinction and is a TÜV Rheinland certified AI Traine , Certified AI-Empowered SAFe® Practice Consultant, and DASA Ambassador Germany.

With over 15 years of hands-on experience across industries including automotive, mobility, logistics, energy, and insurance, Falko brings AI from the black box into everyday organizational life. His talks combine technological depth with societal relevance and inspire leaders and teams to not just understand AI, but to shape it meaningfully.

As Chief AI Officer at vempio, founder of Werner Consulting, and education partner through the DO.INSTITUTE , he operates at the intersection of strategy, technology, and people. He has designed and delivered certified AI training programs — including "AI Analyst" and "AI Consultant" — and has spoken at events such as OOP Munich, MD-DevDays, and the AI Power Hour series.

With 200+ keynotes and workshops delivered internationally, Falko is known for making complex topics accessible, inspiring, and immediately actionable — always with a focus on responsible AI, the EU AI Act, and real business outcomes.

His motto: "AI simply delivers."™

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Falko Werner is one of Germany's most in-demand experts on Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and agile leadership. He holds a Diploma (Masters Degree) in Computer Science in Engineering with distinction and is a TÜV Rheinland certified... Show more

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5+ years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

Kristin King is a cybersecurity and risk management expert with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. She is the founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a consulting firm focused on securing the critical infrastructure of food, agriculture, zoos, and aquariums. Kristin is also the co-founder of AnzenOT, a SaaS OT Cybersecurity Risk Intelligence platform purpose-built for cyber-physical systems. With a degree in environmental management and a research background in gorilla behavior, she brings a systems-thinking approach that bridges science, technology, and operational realities. Kristin specializes in OT/ICS environments and has become a trusted voice for sectors often overlooked in cybersecurity conversations. She also hosts the award-winning Bites & Bytes Podcast, where she leads thoughtful discussions at the intersection of food, technology, and cybersecurity.

Kristin King is a cybersecurity and risk management expert with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. She is the founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a consulting firm focused on securing the critical infrastructure of food, agriculture, zoos, ... Show more

Yogiraj Aradhye is a Senior Manager at Accenture and a builder with two decades of experience in software engineering, distributed systems architecture, and engineering leadership. He has led teams and shipped production systems across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and energy, from Fortune 500 enterprise platforms to cloud-native architectures on AWS and Azure. He works closely with Anthropic to deploy their solutions for enterprise customers. He is the creator of AWAF, the Agent Well-Architected Framework: an open specification for evaluating AI agent architecture across 10 pillars with CI-native tooling. He built awaf-cli, the reference implementation, in Python. AWAF is the product of applying the same production-readiness thinking he has used across two decades of systems work to the specific failure modes of agentic AI. Beyond conference stages, Yogi has delivered technical workshops to audiences of 100+ engineers and architects at enterprise clients across multiple industries. He has spoken at regional developer conferences and code camps across the US, and his 2020 NDC Oslo talk “Refactoring the Architect’s Role” is available on YouTube. Yogi thinks in operationalization. He builds with AI agents and Python. He writes about distributed systems, agentic architecture, and engineering discipline at aradhye.com.

Yogiraj Aradhye is a Senior Manager at Accenture and a builder with two decades of experience in software engineering, distributed systems architecture, and engineering leadership. He has led teams and shipped production systems across healthcare, fi... Show more

Over the past two decades, Harald has gained extensive experience in the fields of business and IT, primarily in companies that rely on Microsoft technologies. He has worked in various areas, ranging from development and project management to product responsibility, customer support, and consulting. He has been involved in software development processes for consumer, B2B, and enterprise applications, such as the production control system (MES) for Mercedes-Benz. In his role as a full-stack developer and architect, he primarily focuses on the frontend area and is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of cloud applications based on microservices architectures. In recent years, he has focused on React UIs and tools like GitHub Copilot as a speaker, trainer, and coach.

Over the past two decades, Harald has gained extensive experience in the fields of business and IT, primarily in companies that rely on Microsoft technologies. He has worked in various areas, ranging from development and project management to product... Show more