Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field.

Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consultant, he has worked with organizations of different sizes and industries, taking on many different roles. This has given him a unique perspective on software, people, and organizations that he leverages today to help teams deliver products customers love.

Ultimately, Martin believes technology is a powerful tool and is passionate about wielding it in a way that positively impacts the world.

Martin is a technical advisor and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in the field. Martin's helps organizations bridge the communication gap between tech and business by guiding and inspiring people. Over his long tenure as a consul... Show more

I am an AI Transformation Manager at SFS Group, a Swiss-based global industrial manufacturer operating in 50+ countries, with over 13,000 employees and CHF 3B+ in annual revenue.

After 18 years in executive banking and technology leadership, I transitioned into applied AI by teaching myself Python and moving from managing large organizations to designing and scaling AI systems inside real enterprises. Today, I lead company-wide AI adoption — from strategic use case selection and prototyping to production deployment, governance, and measurable business impact.

In parallel, I am an Applied AI Lecturer and Trainer at Digicomp Academy, where I teach professionals how to move from AI theory to practical, production-ready systems. This dual role — practitioner and educator — allows me to translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable frameworks that resonate with both technical and leadership audiences.

My work focuses on enterprise-grade AI:
AI that survives compliance, legacy infrastructure, security constraints, organizational resistance, and economic reality. I design AI solutions embedded into core business and IT processes — not demos, not pilots, not hype.

On stage, I speak about what happens after the hype:

how leaders move from AI experimentation to operating capability,

why most AI initiatives fail at scale,

how to build resilient, auditable, and governable AI systems,

and how to align AI strategy with execution, accountability, and ROI.

I bridge technology and leadership, helping organizations turn AI potential into reliable, scalable, and teachable systems that work beyond the demo.

I am an AI Transformation Manager at SFS Group, a Swiss-based global industrial manufacturer operating in 50+ countries, with over 13,000 employees and CHF 3B+ in annual revenue. After 18 years in executive banking and technology leadership, I tra... Show more

No pitch decks. No service demos. Just real solutions to real developer problems.

That's the promise Vishal Alhat brings to every stage. A former AWS Hero turned Developer Advocate at AWS, he has spent over 11 years as a practitioner — architecting cloud-native systems, automating infrastructure, and learning (sometimes the hard way) what it actually takes to ship resilient applications at scale.

Vishal specializes in AI/ML, Security, DevOps and FinOps. He speaks at major global conferences on zero-trust architectures, MLOps pipelines, and responsible GenAI development — always from a developer's perspective, focused on solving pain points with open standards and battle-tested patterns, not promoting platforms.

His community impact speaks for itself: 5,000+ developers mentored, the Community Builder of the Year award, and the HashiCorp Ambassador recognition — credentials earned by the ecosystem, not by a corporation. Through technical writing, open-source contributions, hands-on workshops, and speaking engagements, Vishal makes complex cloud concepts accessible to developers at all skill levels.

Whether he's helping a team adopt zero-trust without the complexity or demystifying secure AI pipelines, his mission is simple: help developers build boldly, ship confidently, and sleep peacefully.

Vishal is available for global speaking engagements and does not require travel or accommodation assistance.

No pitch decks. No service demos. Just real solutions to real developer problems. That's the promise Vishal Alhat brings to every stage. A former AWS Hero turned Developer Advocate at AWS, he has spent over 11 years as a practitioner — architectin... Show more

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focuses on pragmatic and efficient ways of improving the accessibility of websites and software.

With 20 years of experience in web development, usability, and accessibility, Karl Groves is widely regarded as a pragmatic solution-finder and thought leader in the accessibility industry. In his role as accessibility consultant at AFixt, Karl focus... Show more

Jonas Mayer is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. As Head of Innovation Hacking, his main focus lies on creating innovative showcases and prototypes in soft- and hardware. Since 2018 he's been working on numerous projects ranging from market-leading Realtime Deepfakes, an LLM Shitposting AI, all the way to autonomous drone racing. As a keynote speaker, he has been talking about the Innovation Hacking projects at over a hundred conferences all across IT and Tech. Prior to joining TNG, Jonas studied Informatics: Games Engineering at TU Munich.

Jonas Mayer is a Principal Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting. As Head of Innovation Hacking, his main focus lies on creating innovative showcases and prototypes in soft- and hardware. Since 2018 he's been working on numerous projects ranging fr... Show more

Peter Rising is a Senior Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft, specialising in Security, Compliance, and Identity across Microsoft’s UK partner ecosystem. In his role, Peter works closely with strategic partners to develop scalable security and AI governance solutions that help organisations adopt technologies such as Microsoft 365 Copilot in a secure, compliant, and responsible way.

With a strong focus on Zero Trust architecture, data security, and AI risk management, Peter supports partners in translating Microsoft Security capabilities – including Microsoft Purview and integrated threat protection – into real-world services that accelerate customer AI adoption while maintaining robust security and governance controls.

Peter also runs his own YouTube channel where he shares his knowledge and passion for all this Microsoft Security & AI.

Peter Rising is a Senior Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft, specialising in Security, Compliance, and Identity across Microsoft’s UK partner ecosystem. In his role, Peter works closely with strategic partners to develop scalable security and AI... Show more

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and scalability. When not in front of the computer, he loves spending time with his family, listening to music, and watching movies, TV shows, and sports.

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and s... Show more

Community lover and Ambassador of enthusiasm. In 2017 I began my journey within tech communities, becoming an active organizer of various communities such as Google Developers Group Turin and Trento, ngRome, Flutter EXP, Italian Community Managers Summmit and DInA Tech Hub. 

From a passion, community management has become my full-time job with GrUSP since 2020 in which I have organized around fifteen events a year on various programming languages ​​and coordinating the activities of 12 PUG communities at a national level.

I am currently Community Program Manager Europe in Codemotion and in my free time lead in GDG Bari, WTM Ambassador, lead of the TEDxCuneo partnership team and tourism councilor of the municipality of Cissone.

I love the world of conferences and public speaking, I always try to make everything I have learned in my journey available at the events in which I participate.

Diversity, community, growth and sharing are the values ​​on which I base my projects which I always carry forward with great enthusiasm and energy.

Here are more info about me: https://bit.ly/pantarei-mb

Community lover and Ambassador of enthusiasm. In 2017 I began my journey within tech communities, becoming an active organizer of various communities such as Google Developers Group Turin and Trento, ngRome, Flutter EXP, Italian Community Managers Su... Show more

Kamran Ayub is the co-host of the TypeScript.fm podcast and a .NET/Azure trainer helping developers and leaders adopt AI without delegating their thinking. After two decades building enterprise and consumer-facing apps as a Fortune 500 developer in the Microsoft ecosystem, he now teaches teams how to approach AI engineering with a human-centered mindset through his Pluralsight courses. Kamran speaks at companies and international conferences such as NDC and React Summit. He co-hosts the TypeScript.fm podcast with his best bud, Erik Onarheim. As an avid gamer, he founded Keep Track of My Games, a Goodreads-style platform for gamers and contributes to Excalibur.js, the friendly TypeScript game engine. Ask him anything about The Elder Scrolls… just make sure you have time.

Kamran Ayub is the co-host of the TypeScript.fm podcast and a .NET/Azure trainer helping developers and leaders adopt AI without delegating their thinking. After two decades building enterprise and consumer-facing apps as a Fortune 500 developer in t... Show more

Joel Oleson is a visionary technology leader with over 20 years of experience working with industry giants like Microsoft, Blizzard, and Sony. He has been pivotal in shaping enterprise collaboration solutions and authoring best practices.

Recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and Regional Director, Joel has received multiple accolades for his contributions to Microsoft products and the tech community. Currently, he serves as the Architect for Enterprise Productivity at Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Studios, overseeing productivity, collaboration and Gen AI solutions across all enterprise platforms.

An avid world traveler, Joel has visited every United Nation country including over 250 countries and territories. He shares his global adventures to inspire others to explore and embrace diverse cultures.

As a global speaker and organizer, Joel has delivered sessions in around 100 countries on Information technology and collaboration solutions at top events delivered to hundreds of thousands of information technology professionals.

Joel Oleson is a visionary technology leader with over 20 years of experience working with industry giants like Microsoft, Blizzard, and Sony. He has been pivotal in shaping enterprise collaboration solutions and authoring best practices. Recogniz... Show more

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term change in organisations. Karoliina is a Microsoft MVP and a multi-awarded role model for her enthusiasm, knowledge-sharing, and community leadership. She is an experienced and inspiring speaker at international conferences, and she co-organizes the Finnish M365 Copilot User Group and CollabDays Finland Conference 💜 Community rocks!

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term chang... Show more

Ian is a passionate IT pro with over 25 years of experience in the field. As a lead resource for his employer in matters of infrastructure, virtualization and cloud services, Ian uses his position as a Principal Architect to scope & review IT implementation projects of all sizes. He created Help My IT Career as a way to give back to the IT community that has supported his own career success. Ian advises clients in the IT industry on matters of job searching, skill development, resume creation, interviewing and other career concerns. His presentation topics include "traditional" soft-skills and career guidance subjects, with a supportive, understanding mindset. He earned a B.S. in Speech Communication from Bradley University, a graduate certificate in Project Management from Missouri State University, and a Masters Degree in IT Management from Western Governors University. He lives in the St. Louis area with his wife and their three cats.

Ian is a passionate IT pro with over 25 years of experience in the field. As a lead resource for his employer in matters of infrastructure, virtualization and cloud services, Ian uses his position as a Principal Architect to scope & review IT impleme... Show more

Kas has a heartfelt passion for Microsoft Cloud Solutions, bringing a decade of experience in the Microsoft Ecosystem, working closely with M365 and now Copilot solutions. Previously an official technical trainer for Office 365 technical support teams across Europe. This vast experience of Microsoft Cloud solutions enabled her to work with the largest Enterprises around the globe wanting to maximize their M365 investments. She is a proud working mum and is an advocate for women in tech.

Kas has a heartfelt passion for Microsoft Cloud Solutions, bringing a decade of experience in the Microsoft Ecosystem, working closely with M365 and now Copilot solutions. Previously an official technical trainer for Office 365 technical support tea... Show more

Geoff Ables is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a Microsoft MVP recognized in the Copilot, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Modern Work (SharePoint, Teams and Viva) categories.

A recognized thought leader on artificial intelligence and people-centric digital transformation, Geoff's most recent book, "The LUCK Principle: Business Results at the Intersection of People and Profit," delivers fresh insight and inspiration into the people, processes, and technologies driving business ROI today.

His firm, C5 Insight, has twice been named an Inc 5000 company, and advises clients on digital customer and employee experience projects.

Geoff is also an avid motorcycle and wine enthusiast and has appeared as a guest on TruTVs's, "The Impractical Jokers."

Geoff Ables is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a Microsoft MVP recognized in the Copilot, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Modern Work (SharePoint, Teams and Viva) categories. A recognized thought leader on artificial intelligence an... Show more

Ashwin Hariharan is a Developer Advocate at Redis, with over eight years of experience as a full-stack software engineer. He's passionate about making complex ideas simple, helping developers build faster, more reliable systems, and understand the "why" behind the tools they use. His current work focuses on applied AI, and exploring how intelligent, real-time applications can be built using retrieval-augmented generation, vector search, agentic AI, and other emerging technologies.

Outside of tech, he spends time learning piano and basic music production, hitting the gym, and exploring big questions about how the world works. He's also fascinated by how people think and learn, often channeling that curiosity into talks, writing, and conversations about science and critical thinking.

Ashwin Hariharan is a Developer Advocate at Redis, with over eight years of experience as a full-stack software engineer. He's passionate about making complex ideas simple, helping developers build faster, more reliable systems, and understand the "w... Show more

Mauro Bennici is active in the R&D area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Generation (NLG). He is a Data Scientist, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and .NET foundation member. Member of the SME Focus Group on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence, European Community.

Mauro Bennici is active in the R&D area of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Generation (NLG). He is a Data Scientist, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and .NET foundation member. Member of the ... Show more

David Gardiner has been creating software for over 25 years. He has a passion for continual learning and improving quality, and enjoys being in and creating environments where these happen. A Microsoft MVP (Development Technologies), he runs the Adelaide .NET User Group and is on the organising team for DDD Adelaide developer conference.

Based in Adelaide, South Australia, he works as a Senior Developer at SixPivot. In his spare time he contributes to numerous open source projects (including some of his own), and is a package moderator at Chocolatey.org

He blogs at https://david.gardiner.net.au/ and can be found at https://mastodon.online/@DavidRGardiner and https://bsky.app/profile/david.gardiner.net.au

David Gardiner has been creating software for over 25 years. He has a passion for continual learning and improving quality, and enjoys being in and creating environments where these happen. A Microsoft MVP (Development Technologies), he runs the Adel... Show more

Sean is a solution architect and consultant in the Microsoft cloud ecosystem. As a certified MCP, MCTS, and MCPD, Sean has 25+ years of experience developing software, building infrastructures, and solving technical problems. Unable to take anything except the deep dive into any role, Sean has acquired a diverse and expansive skill set as consultant, product manager, solution architect, team lead, administrator, technical delivery manager, and platform evangelist through the years. Some might label his passion for all things tech related as borderline 'obsession', but it is equal only to his desire to share those discoveries and experiences with others as author, blogger, and frequent speaker/instructor at technical conferences, user groups, and similar events all over North America. Sean is also a Microsoft MVP. He can be reached through his blog (https://SharePointInterface.com) and various social channels.

Sean is a solution architect and consultant in the Microsoft cloud ecosystem. As a certified MCP, MCTS, and MCPD, Sean has 25+ years of experience developing software, building infrastructures, and solving technical problems. Unable to take anything ... Show more

ICT professional with range of skills. Strong customer service commitment with IT technical skills, honed through my educational background and prior experience as an IT assistant systems developer, software engineer, IT Intern and web developer.

ICT professional with range of skills. Strong customer service commitment with IT technical skills, honed through my educational background and prior experience as an IT assistant systems developer, software engineer, IT Intern and web developer. Show more

I’m a Technology Advocate who is living proof that Technology changes lives. I started my career with Microsoft from my small city (Salta), in Argentina. Now I train people and teams globally in the powerful international language of Tech. I inspire people from all walks of life to become world citizens and “geeks” like me who dream big and achieve amazing things. As a proud woman in Tech, content creator and public speaker I love travelling, connect and create magic moments of transformation; and I learn from everyone I meet. When I am not on the road, I am home with my husband and two dogs. My adventurous spirit in my work life is echoed in my love for Disney movies like Moana and Lilo & Stitch. Who knows “how far I’ll go” on my journey, but I know the power of Technology can get me there!

I’m a Technology Advocate who is living proof that Technology changes lives. I started my career with Microsoft from my small city (Salta), in Argentina. Now I train people and teams globally in the powerful international language of Tech. I inspire ... Show more

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and delivers M365 Adoption & Change Management at clearITspace.

She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management expertise. She helps identify the challenges and fears associated with change and transforms them into possibilities and opportunities.

This includes developing change strategies, roadmaps and action plans and implementing them in close collaboration with her clients. Her passion is to help people successfully master the challenging journey into the "new normal", while ensuring that companies get the most out of their M365 investment.

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and delivers M365 Adoption & Change Management at clearITspace. She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management expertise. She... Show more

Hi, I'm Francesco, based in Rome, Italy. I'm a Computer Scientist, and from 2017 to 2020, I contributed to the European Space Agency's Copernicus project.

I'm an active presence in online developer communities, especially on Twitter, YouTube, and Discord. Recognized as a Docker Captain, I've hosted official Docker events and appeared on their YouTube channel. Professionally, I focus on roles within developer relations, centered around content strategy and community engagement.

Currently, my main creative efforts are directed towards my YouTube channel, where I've interviewed over 250 developers. My content primarily covers Rust, Blockchain technologies, DevOps practices, and Web Development. I also enjoy engaging with the community through live streams

Hi, I'm Francesco, based in Rome, Italy. I'm a Computer Scientist, and from 2017 to 2020, I contributed to the European Space Agency's Copernicus project. I'm an active presence in online developer communities, especially on Twitter, YouTube, and ... Show more

Hey there 👋

I lead native app development at CHECK24 Profis in Berlin — architecting apps that millions rely on, growing engineering teams, and setting technical direction that scales.

I've been writing mobile code for 15 years — long enough to have opinions, but hopefully wise enough to know when to let them go. Android, iOS, Kotlin, Swift — the platform matters less than the craft. Clean architecture, fast builds, and apps that don't make users wait. That's the stuff that gets me out of bed.

Most of my energy goes into developer experience. If something is slow, automate it. If something is confusing, document it. If something is broken, fix it before anyone has to file a ticket. The best infrastructure is the kind nobody notices because it just works.

I maintain a bunch of open-source projects — some useful, some experiments, all labors of love. Building tools that save other developers five minutes a day? That compounds into something meaningful.

What I care about

Performance isn't a feature — it's respect for the user's time. I obsess over cold start times, first frame rendering, and shaving bytes where it matters. Every millisecond is earned.

I believe in multiplying through people. The best code I can write is the code that teaches someone else to write better code. Lead by example, document the why, and trust your team to figure out the how.

Also: I self-host everything I can. There's something deeply satisfying about owning your stack and understanding every layer of it.

Current interests

AI agents & MCP tooling
CI/CD automation
App size optimization
Observability
Self-hosting
Startup performance
Beyond the keyboard

Dad to a toddler, which has taught me more about patience, incremental progress, and graceful failure recovery than any production incident. Turns out kids are the ultimate integration test.

I'm always happy to chat about native development, team building, or the eternal quest for faster builds. If you're working on something interesting or just want to swap war stories about debugging obscure platform issues — drop me a line.

— Cheers from Berlin

Hey there 👋 I lead native app development at CHECK24 Profis in Berlin — architecting apps that millions rely on, growing engineering teams, and setting technical direction that scales. I've been writing mobile code for 15 years — long enough t... Show more

Jeremy Rivera is a Developer Advocate based in sunny Tampa Florida. He started his career in tech as a React Developer (MERN). Also having a background in Communications and Public Speaking, he transitioned to Developer Relations to bridge the gap between software and developers that need a diverse array of tools every day.

Jeremy Rivera is a Developer Advocate based in sunny Tampa Florida. He started his career in tech as a React Developer (MERN). Also having a background in Communications and Public Speaking, he transitioned to Developer Relations to bridge the gap be... Show more

Savannah Dill is an influential Business Intelligence Analyst, deeply passionate about Microsoft's Power Platform. Her mission is to demystify data analytics and empower individuals and organizations to make informed decisions using data insights, blending technical with storytelling.

Outside of her professional life, Savannah dedicates her time to managing "Not a Pickle Blog" and is in the process of launching a podcast named "D20 Dynamics," aiming to broaden her educational outreach and foster deeper community engagement. S

Always warm and human.

Savannah Dill is an influential Business Intelligence Analyst, deeply passionate about Microsoft's Power Platform. Her mission is to demystify data analytics and empower individuals and organizations to make informed decisions using data insights, bl... Show more

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collaborative environments and helping individuals discover more effective ways of working together, navigating challenges such as remote team collaboration and conflict resolution. In his talks, Pablo offers a fusion of technical knowledge and leadership insights, based on years of practical experience, exploring the intersection of technology, management, and the human diversity that drives successful teams.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in programming, Pablo is a well-versed professional who has successfully transitioned into leadership roles, currently serving as an Engineering Manager in Viaplay Group. He is dedicated to fostering collabor... Show more

Microsoft Certified Trainer at Novituz, community manager at Spark Tech Thailand, co-chair of PyCon Thailand, co-chapter lead of Global AI Bangkok, co-organizer of GDG Bangkok, educational writer at CAMPHUB, Vice President at Thai Programmer Association, Secretary General at Thai Webmaster and Online Media Association, and former intern at Microsoft who like technology that makes the world a more beautiful place.

Microsoft Certified Trainer at Novituz, community manager at Spark Tech Thailand, co-chair of PyCon Thailand, co-chapter lead of Global AI Bangkok, co-organizer of GDG Bangkok, educational writer at CAMPHUB, Vice President at Thai Programmer Associat... Show more

With 20 years of experience in Microsoft technologies—ranging from .NET to Microsoft 365, and from hands‑on technical work to consulting—I passionately share my expertise and enrich my presentations with anecdotes drawn from my project experiences.

With 20 years of experience in Microsoft technologies—ranging from .NET to Microsoft 365, and from hands‑on technical work to consulting—I passionately share my expertise and enrich my presentations with anecdotes drawn from my project experiences. Show more

Margot F.W. Halstead, MCC, PMP, MBA, is a leadership and communication strategist and an APMG-certified Change Management Practitioner whose work focuses on the human dynamics that determine whether change efforts succeed or stall. With more than two decades of experience supporting leaders across higher education, corporate, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations, Margot specializes in helping decision-makers navigate complexity, pressure, and resistance without losing alignment or momentum.

Her work integrates formal change management practice, project leadership, and interpersonal communication, offering leaders a practical lens for understanding how internal reactions shape behavior, culture, and outcomes. She is the creator of the Owning Your IT (Internal Tendencies) framework, which translates human behavior into repeatable models leaders can use to guide change intentionally and sustainably.

She is the creator of the Owning Your IT (Internal Tendencies) framework, which translates human behavior into repeatable models leaders can use to guide change intentionally and sustainably. She holds an MBA from Marymount University, is credentialed as a Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coaching Federation, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and is the author of Owning Your IT.

Margot F.W. Halstead, MCC, PMP, MBA, is a leadership and communication strategist and an APMG-certified Change Management Practitioner whose work focuses on the human dynamics that determine whether change efforts succeed or stall. With more than two... Show more

Ben Gamble is a engineering leader and self-described technology sommelier — his real skill is pairing the right technologies together, and knowing which cheese goes with them. He's spent his career in open source and data streaming, building the fast, real systems underneath logistics platforms, multiplayer worlds, and real-time data pipelines. The brief never changes: make it fast, make it real, and make it solve the actual problem in front of the user.  Off the clock, he builds video games, collects trading cards, and is reliably outnumbered by his children and his ducks.

Ben Gamble is a engineering leader and self-described technology sommelier — his real skill is pairing the right technologies together, and knowing which cheese goes with them. He's spent his career in open source and data streaming, building the fas... Show more