Ahmed Khalifa is an experienced freelance WordPress SEO consultant, where he works with businesses to grow the visibility and engagement of their WordPress sites.

With over 10 years experience in the industry, Ahmed has worked across various industries; from a small local retailer to a publishing company to a national high-street national retailer. Ahmed is also part of the WordPress community and contributes by co-organising the local meetup in Edinburgh and as a lead organiser of WordCamp Edinburgh.

Ahmed is also deaf/hard of hearing, have been since birth and is gradually experiencing a decline in his hearing. Combining his professional and personal experiences have allowed him to understand how important it is for everyone to have access to content and how it can benefits the content creator too. While most people assume that captions can benefit the deaf and hard of hearing, it can also benefit more people than you think and plays a great part in improving many users' experience.

As well as running his consultancy business at https://iamahmedkhalifa.com, Ahmed also create blogs and podcasts about celebrating the d/Deaf culture at https://hearmeoutcc.com.

Ahmed Khalifa is an experienced freelance WordPress SEO consultant, where he works with businesses to grow the visibility and engagement of their WordPress sites. With over 10 years experience in the industry, Ahmed has worked across various indus... Show more

Peter Salib is a contributing writer at Thrive Global, Grit Daily, and Influencive. He has been going to CES in Las Vegas consecutively for the past 7 years since the age of 21 and is an avid attendee of events nationwide.

Having attended hundreds of events, he is now a co-founder of Event Integrity, the first integrity-based, vetted marketplace for event professionals. He also frequently works with startups to consult and advise on media, strategy, events, and fundraising.

Salib was an early guest on the Gadget Flow podcast and his dog, Scruffy, was featured on the Today Show with Kathy Lee & Hoda and was dubbed "Scruffy the Wonder Dog."

Peter Salib is a contributing writer at Thrive Global, Grit Daily, and Influencive. He has been going to CES in Las Vegas consecutively for the past 7 years since the age of 21 and is an avid attendee of events nationwide. Having attended hundred... Show more

Augusto Santos began his professional life as a COBOL developer in 1985 and in 1990 started the 1st of 6 tech companies. Augusto graduated in Marketing Management and works in marketing consulting since 2004, worked in marketing and sales for 10 yrs. in two multinational companies. Augusto is the leader of fintech.Portugal since 2015 with the mission to empower Portuguese Fintech Ecosystem. Augusto is also the publisher of The Portuguese Fintech Guide.

Augusto Santos began his professional life as a COBOL developer in 1985 and in 1990 started the 1st of 6 tech companies. Augusto graduated in Marketing Management and works in marketing consulting since 2004, worked in marketing and sales for 10 yrs.... Show more

Mohammad Al Baker Zaytoun - Inspiring Minds, Transforming Perspectives

As an accomplished Full Stack Developer, Mohammad blends the realms of technology and innovation seamlessly. With a relentless curiosity, he's currently pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence to harness the power of AI for groundbreaking solutions.

Mohammad's passion for knowledge-sharing extends beyond coding. A charismatic and engaging public speaker, they have graced numerous stages, captivating audiences with their ability to distill complex concepts into relatable insights. Their talks are a journey through the realms of technology, shedding light on the potential and societal impact of AI.

Behind the scenes, Mohammad is a problem solver extraordinaire. From meticulously fixing computers and laptops to safeguarding digital landscapes, their expertise encompasses both the tangible and the virtual. They also possess a creative flair, adept at crafting animations that mesmerize and advertisements that leave a lasting impression.

Join Mohammad in exploring the intersection of technology and imagination. With a mission to share marvel ideas that ignite innovation, they are a dynamic speaker who leaves audiences informed, inspired, and ready to embrace the future.

Mohammad Al Baker Zaytoun - Inspiring Minds, Transforming Perspectives As an accomplished Full Stack Developer, Mohammad blends the realms of technology and innovation seamlessly. With a relentless curiosity, he's currently pursuing a Master's deg... Show more

Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, including NASA, the World Bank, and Fortune 500 companies, unlock purpose-driven growth. She is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker (1.8M+ views), and sought-after expert featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, and other top media outlets.

Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizatio... Show more

LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bar-azouri-614529157/

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Michelle Rhee is a transformational technology leader and strategic program management executive with over 15 years of experience driving digital innovation and enterprise-scale agile transformations. As Senior Director of Technical Program Management at Paramount Streaming's Pluto TV, she led complex digital transformation initiatives for a global streaming platform reaching 80M+ monthly active users across 30+ countries and generating over $1B in annual revenue.

Known for scaling high-performance teams and delivering mission-critical technical initiatives, Michelle grew her PMO organization from 4 to 25 Technical Program Managers while implementing agile transformation initiatives that improved organizational maturity by 30%. Her expertise spans strategic business transformation, digital product strategy, and enterprise program management, with particular focus on streaming technology, content delivery networks, and generative AI applications.

Previously at Verizon Media Platform, Michelle directed strategic engineering programs supporting 10% of global internet traffic through CDN optimization and cloud computing initiatives. Her innovative leadership in OTT streaming services and infrastructure optimization has consistently delivered measurable business impact, including 50% reduction in network infrastructure costs and the successful launch of new revenue streams.

Michelle holds various agile certifications, such as SAFe 6 Practice Consultant & Trainer (SPC6), and is currently pursuing Generative AI for Digital Transformation at MIT Professional Education [This should be completed before the conference]. She serves on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and is actively involved with the Athena Alliance and Women in Tech communities, advocating for diversity in technology leadership.

As a speaker, Michelle brings practical insights into digital transformation, agile leadership, streaming technology evolution, and the future of content delivery platforms. Her engaging presentation style combines strategic vision with tactical execution strategies, making complex technical concepts accessible to diverse audiences.

Michelle Rhee is a transformational technology leader and strategic program management executive with over 15 years of experience driving digital innovation and enterprise-scale agile transformations. As Senior Director of Technical Program Managemen... Show more

Marissa Epstein is a Senior User Experience Strategist. In former lives, she was a student of psychology, a packaging designer, and an art director. Today, Marissa solves complex UX and strategy problems alongside the Lullabot team for clients including Georgia.Gov, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Pantheon, and the Grammys.

Marissa currently resides in a little home in Providence, RI with her huge dog, Elwood. You can call her Mars.

Marissa Epstein is a Senior User Experience Strategist. In former lives, she was a student of psychology, a packaging designer, and an art director. Today, Marissa solves complex UX and strategy problems alongside the Lullabot team for clients includ... Show more

Opeyemi Adegboye (Yemi) l
Seasoned UI/UX Designer | Digital Experience Architect | Educator

With over three years of experience in UI/UX design, I specialize in creating user-centered solutions that merge functionality with aesthetics. From my early beginnings as a freelance designer to my current role as a lead UI/UX Designer at TASAfrica, I have helped businesses craft intuitive, user-driven experiences that resonate.

Previously, I worked as a UI/UX Engineer at Lights on Heights, where I spearheaded impactful projects like the My Limestone App redesign, enhancing features such as offline check-in and geolocation-enabled panic alerts. My expertise lives across design systems, usability testing, and crafting scalable solutions for web and mobile platforms.

Passionate about sharing knowledge, I've tutored over 50 aspiring designers within 25 different African countries, helping them launch careers in tech. Beyond work, I attend tech events and webinars, most recently speaking at Tech1M's webinar, "Creating Memorable Experiences through User-Centric Designs."

I believe design is more than visuals, it's about solving problems, crafting memorable experiences, and connecting people. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me learning German, playing call of duty mobile or brainstorming ideas to give back to the community through tech education.

Opeyemi Adegboye (Yemi) l Seasoned UI/UX Designer | Digital Experience Architect | Educator With over three years of experience in UI/UX design, I specialize in creating user-centered solutions that merge functionality with aesthetics. From my ea... Show more

Sou estudante de Mestrado na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) desde 2023, com foco em pesquisas na área de Inteligência Artificial (AI). Atuo como tutor auxiliar em disciplinas de graduação oferecidas pela UFRGS e sou um entusiasta da tecnologia. Certificado em AI pela Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) e formado em Jogos Digitais pelo Instituto Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (IFMS) campus Dourados, onde desenvolvi projetos de Jogos, obviamente,
assim como projetos de Computação Gráfica com OpenGL, práticas de machine learning, desenvolvimento de jogos variados, método scrum, gerencia de projetos, programação e outras habilidades técnicas.

Ao longo de minha jornada acadêmica e profissional, adquiri experiência em diversas tecnologias e linguagens de programação, incluindo C#, C++, Java e Python. Recentemente, realizei extensões universitárias em Computação em Nuvem (UFBA), Semantics (USP), Programação Reativa (Udemy), Introdução à Ciência de Dados (IFMS) e Inteligência Artificial (UFBA).

Além disso, participei de eventos e seminários relevantes, como o workshop sobre Segurança da Informação e o The Developer's Conference.AI, onde explorei estratégias eficientes de Multi-Agent PathFinding (MAPF). Minha paixão pela tecnologia e pelo aprendizado contínuo me impulsiona a contribuir ativamente para a comunidade acadêmica e tecnológica.

Sou estudante de Mestrado na Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) desde 2023, com foco em pesquisas na área de Inteligência Artificial (AI). Atuo como tutor auxiliar em disciplinas de graduação oferecidas pela UFRGS e sou um entusiasta d... Show more

Using technology to solve problems since java 6. Worked in R&D, Manufacturing, Retail. Focussing now on Media, and the applications of LLMs

Using technology to solve problems since java 6. Worked in R&D, Manufacturing, Retail. Focussing now on Media, and the applications of LLMs Show more

René followed his passion in 2022 and started to make games full time with his company Bippinbits. Before that he studied computer science and worked many years in IT, developing an increasing aversion to corporate insanity. René's approach to making games was shaped by game jams - swift iteration, smart scope, trusting teams, quick validation and a closeness to the players.

René followed his passion in 2022 and started to make games full time with his company Bippinbits. Before that he studied computer science and worked many years in IT, developing an increasing aversion to corporate insanity. René's approach to making... Show more

Dolazim iz Rijeke, imam 29 godina. Zadnjih nekoliko godina sudjelujem u program Rikona i Liburnicona sa različitim kvizevima i predavanjima.

Dolazim iz Rijeke, imam 29 godina. Zadnjih nekoliko godina sudjelujem u program Rikona i Liburnicona sa različitim kvizevima i predavanjima. Show more

Mohit was named 2024 Speaker of the Year by Meetings International. He operates at the intersection of technology, culture, and media communications, receiving accolades across various platforms, from small groups to major corporations and from small screens to international panels.

Mohit was named 2024 Speaker of the Year by Meetings International. He operates at the intersection of technology, culture, and media communications, receiving accolades across various platforms, from small groups to major corporations and from small... Show more

A Graphic designer, Digital Content Creator, Digital Marketing Coach, Public Speaker on Relationship and Purpose.

A Graphic designer, Digital Content Creator, Digital Marketing Coach, Public Speaker on Relationship and Purpose. Show more

As a seasoned Marketing Professional specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) experiences, I've spearheaded innovative marketing strategies for VR concerts and gaming at the forefront of digital entertainment. With a focus on immersive experiences, I've played a pivotal role in promoting the first-ever VR Concert Tour, achieving sell-out performances across 15+ cities in the US. My expertise extends to orchestrating marketing campaigns for VR concerts featuring Grammy Award-winning artists, across diverse platforms including Quest, Steam, Pico, and Apple Vision Pro.

Portfolio - https://www.manasvee.com

As a seasoned Marketing Professional specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) experiences, I've spearheaded innovative marketing strategies for VR concerts and gaming at the forefront of digital entertainment. With a focus on immersive experiences, I'v... Show more

Tenisha Griggs is a dynamic marketing and advertising executive, recognized for managing $100M advertising budgets and nominated as 'Advertiser of the Year' by ADWEEK. A former All-American track and field athlete, Tenisha brings the same dedication and drive to her passion for marketing.

She has worked with media giants such as AT&T, Hulu, Time Warner, Live Nation, iHeart, Pandora, Sony, Verizon, and Omnicom group, and NBCUniversal to name a few.

A captivating speaker, she shares her insights on harnessing the power of AI marketing, digital advertising, and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Tenisha brings a powerful voice that deeply resonates with Generation X and tech professionals seeking impactful wisdom to the stage. She organically engages with her audiences, leading with authenticity and vulnerability, often sharing real-life experiences.

Tenisha Griggs is a dynamic marketing and advertising executive, recognized for managing $100M advertising budgets and nominated as 'Advertiser of the Year' by ADWEEK. A former All-American track and field athlete, Tenisha brings the same dedication ... Show more

Brian Williams – Brief Bio
Sales Enablement
Perspectivity International

My Start: Mrs. McClendon was my 8th grade teacher who forced me to do the I have a dream speech by Dr. King. This is when I found my love for speaking and inspiring others. While in corporate America I was asked to help solve a global sales problem although I had little sales experience. I was fascinated by the difficulty of the journey, and soon fell in love with sales and the challenges it brings.

My Story: Computer Science degree from Texas A&M, many years working at Cisco, Motorola, Ericsson, and other tech companies in Silicon Valley and 13 other countries, either in software, marketing, or sales. Now CEO of Perspectivity International, where we provide Sales Training, Sales Enablement and advanced Sales Presentation Skills for our clients such as AT&T, Citi, Altran (Paris, France), and Cisco.

My Free time: Global Travel, Family Vacation, Nature Photography, Prison/Street Ministry

Brian Williams – Brief Bio Sales Enablement Perspectivity International My Start: Mrs. McClendon was my 8th grade teacher who forced me to do the I have a dream speech by Dr. King. This is when I found my love for speaking and inspiring oth... Show more

Born in Argentina and raised in Chile, my journey has taken me across continents. International studies in Thailand over a decade shaped my love for culture and connections. Eventually, destiny led me to The Netherlands—a vibrant hub of innovation and collaboration.

Throughout my six years at Microsoft, I’ve specialized in Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP). As a Partner Success Evangelist, I empower our partners with real-time, informative Microsoft Partner Support.

Beyond work, you’ll find me playing tennis, padel, and exploring the underwater world through diving.

Born in Argentina and raised in Chile, my journey has taken me across continents. International studies in Thailand over a decade shaped my love for culture and connections. Eventually, destiny led me to The Netherlands—a vibrant hub of innovation an... Show more

Born and raised in Denver, CO. Steven is an independent game developer and artist who specializes in the surreal and experimental.

Born and raised in Denver, CO. Steven is an independent game developer and artist who specializes in the surreal and experimental. Show more

Bobbie Carlton is the founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Nights and Innovation Women, or, as she calls them, the day job, the night job and the dream job. Carlton is an entertaining, tell-it-like-it-is speaker who speaks extensively (and passionately) about public speaking and how it can be the driving force behind career growth and business success. She's a TEDx speaker; an entertaining startup event host; she's spoken at the United Nations; she's shared the stage with storytelling legend (and NPR's Snap Judgment host) Glynn Washington; and she's been on the main stage for some of the world’s best-known conferences for technical and professional women. Carlton has been featured on CBS News, in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, USA Today and other major media. She was previously the head of global PR at two different enterprise software companies and the head of marketing for a brand devoted to providing positive role models for preteen girls. She’s inspired thousands of technical, entrepreneurial and executive women to take control of their own speaking careers and has worked with event managers around the world to deliver diverse and inclusive events.

Bobbie Carlton is the founder of Carlton PR & Marketing, Innovation Nights and Innovation Women, or, as she calls them, the day job, the night job and the dream job. Carlton is an entertaining, tell-it-like-it-is speaker who speaks extensively (and p... Show more

Diana Pelenur is a photographer and digital artist who is based in Toronto having grown up in Brazil and Uruguay. Diana has always been fascinated with technology and Web3 has provided
the perfect platform to explore her curiosity of what is possible on the blockchain. Her art is based on digital photographs that are then manipulated in photoshop to tell a story beyond the
photographic image. Diana likes to imagine what life would look like if we lived on the blockchain and her latest collection is a reflection of this imaginary world. Recently Diana has begun exploring art created with AI.

Diana is co-founder of XenosProject.io, an NFT pfp collection whose mission is to support schools in underrepresented regions. It is a project that is using Web3 to create a positive social impact.

Diana Pelenur is a photographer and digital artist who is based in Toronto having grown up in Brazil and Uruguay. Diana has always been fascinated with technology and Web3 has provided the perfect platform to explore her curiosity of what is possibl... Show more

Lacroix is an NYC based Web 3.0 strategy consultant who has spent over the past 10+ years leading digital transformation for global media brands such as Conde Nast, Viacom, and Disney.

She has worked with NFT creators and collectors on the growing interest in web 3.0 for women and historically excluded communities and how they can be represented and supported.

During NFT NYC 2021 she hosted the first all-female & BIPOC panel, “ Women in NFTs: Making Space in the Metaverse” and will be presenting at NFTNYC 2022.

Lacroix is an NYC based Web 3.0 strategy consultant who has spent over the past 10+ years leading digital transformation for global media brands such as Conde Nast, Viacom, and Disney. She has worked with NFT creators and collectors on the growin... Show more

A Filipino engineer working in Japan 🇵🇭:jp:
・8 years experience as a Back-end/BI/Data Engineer
・I'm a community leader at Open Source Software PH (https://ossph.org/)
・I'm a community manager at 4C (https://www.4c.rocks/)
Now studying:
・System design
・Digital Illustration
Hobbies:
・Learning, teaching the Japanese Language, and talking to people
・Drawing, reading manga, and watching anime
・Web Design
・Hosting Twitter Spaces
・OpenSource

A Filipino engineer working in Japan 🇵🇭:jp: ・8 years experience as a Back-end/BI/Data Engineer ・I'm a community leader at Open Source Software PH (https://ossph.org/) ・I'm a community manager at 4C (https://www.4c.rocks/) Now studying: ・System... Show more

Cheryl Cantafio is an IT professional, poet and prose writer, and podcast host. She has a talent and enthusiasm for amplifying IT’s people, story, knowledge, and culture. Cheryl has spent most of her career improving the customer experience by helping internal and external customers solve business problems. She takes pride in assisting people find their stories, voices, and words.

Cheryl has worked in different IT roles for over 25 years. In 2022, she became a host for the You Only Go Once podcast. Her book, My Stay with the Sisters: Poems, is her debut as an author and poet.

She lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her husband and two mischievous mini-dachshunds.

Cheryl Cantafio is an IT professional, poet and prose writer, and podcast host. She has a talent and enthusiasm for amplifying IT’s people, story, knowledge, and culture. Cheryl has spent most of her career improving the customer experience by helpin... Show more

As CEO of Online Optimism, Flynn Zaiger spends his day keeping his employees happy, his clients happier, and the office pups happiest. Flynn started Online Optimism in 2012, after deciding that six months in the corporate world was enough. With the many resources available to entrepreneurs in New Orleans, he decided to see if he could create a better place to work, and help businesses grow via the Internet. In 2021, the agency turned hybrid, keeping their headquarters on the Gulf Coast while expanding to new physical offices in Washington, DC for their twenty Optimists.

In addition to running Online Optimism, Flynn is actively involved in the community. He has spoken across the country on topics including digital marketing, analytics, and how to manage millennials + Zoomers without the need to do TikTok dance trends. His expertise has led to being featured on Forbes.com, Inc.com, Entrepreneur.com, CIO.com, and Social Media Today. He’s most likely to be found with his dog Pimms while in the office, getting climbed on by his cats Bea and Jama when working from home, or in the few hours he is not growing Online Optimism, playing chess with his family.

As CEO of Online Optimism, Flynn Zaiger spends his day keeping his employees happy, his clients happier, and the office pups happiest. Flynn started Online Optimism in 2012, after deciding that six months in the corporate world was enough. With the m... Show more

For the last 12 years, I have been helping organisations use stories in valuable communication with customers and employees. Before that, I worked as an IT project manager and consultant for 20 years. That role involved a lot of talking, presenting and coaching. At the same time, I developed my creative side by taking classes in drama and improvisational theatre.

I got infected with the storytelling virus

The turning point came in 2006 when I saw a remarkable performance by an Amsterdam storyteller - I was overwhelmed. A few years later, I accidentally discovered that the art of storytelling has a huge impact in business too. Storytelling turned out to be a tool to facilitate change and greatly improve communication in organisations. Since then, I use storytelling every day as an effective and fun business tool.
Nowadays, I give inspiring presentations and training courses to entrepreneurs, managers and teams. I am co-founder of the Storytelling Guild in the Netherlands.

In my interactive keynotes, I demonstrate the power of storytelling when it comes to:

* leadership
* change
* teamwork
* corporate culture

You get a unique talk that is entertaining as well as inspiring. Because the talks are full of recognisable short stories, your audience will not be able to stop listening. The content of the presentation is always tailored to your audience. The audience will discover how the power of storytelling can make their (work) lives happier and more meaningful. They leave the room full of inspiration and with practical tips they can apply the same day.
This is not a Sit and Listen presentation. Your audience is engaged and given the chance to experience the power of storytelling for themselves.

For the last 12 years, I have been helping organisations use stories in valuable communication with customers and employees. Before that, I worked as an IT project manager and consultant for 20 years. That role involved a lot of talking, presenting a... Show more

Shannon Peel helps professionals define what they want to be known for and guides them to tell their stories to the marketplace. She is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand Storytelling agency and Digital Publisher

Shannon Peel helps professionals define what they want to be known for and guides them to tell their stories to the marketplace. She is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand Storytelling agency and Digital Publisher Show more

Essem is a research professional and product manager who has worked for major sports organizations since 2016, currently serving as Senior Lead Product Manager for Research and Development at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also studying philosophy and history at the CUNY Graduate Center. He has been part of blockchain communities since 2016.

Essem is a research professional and product manager who has worked for major sports organizations since 2016, currently serving as Senior Lead Product Manager for Research and Development at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also stud... Show more

Más de 15 años trabajando en Internet, actualmente trabajando para medios de comunicación de toda Iberoamérica

Más de 15 años trabajando en Internet, actualmente trabajando para medios de comunicación de toda Iberoamérica Show more