Media & Information

Esteemed specialists working in the fields of media education, digital media, multimedia and radio services

Renata Frade

Renata Frade

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, digital storytelling, and technofeminism.
Frade has over 20 years of experience as a hybrid professional combining academic research, multiplatform content strategy and production, innovative projects, consulting, and digital ethnography. She is passionate about empowering women to work and become entrepreneurs in IT and STEAM fields, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Attendee in Futures of Entertainment transmedia conference with Dr. Henry Jenkins in MIT MediaLab (2012) and Future of Media conference in Stanford Graduate School of Business at the Stanford University (2016). Artificial Intelligence researcher at the Cátedra Oscar Sala at the University of São Paulo.

As an accomplished author and researcher, Renata Frade has published numerous academic papers and articles on topics related to women in technology, digital storytelling, and technological feminism. She co-edited the book "Technofeminism: Multi and Transdisciplinary Contemporary Views of Women in Technology" (2023) and has presented her research at international conferences.

Frade's work has been recognized with several awards and scholarships, including the Santander Coders 2023 award and a Research Scholarship from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) for her doctoral studies.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Renata Frade is an active science communicator, frequently contributing articles to media outlets (Digitalks PT, Sapo, Público, Mídia Ninja etc) and speaking at industry events on topics related to women in technology, digital innovation, and transmedia storytelling. She has also led several impactful projects, such as Punch! for Writers, Menino da Terra book app and LitGrilsBr, including developing educational platforms and organizing academic conferences.

Her commitment to staying at the forefront of digital innovation is evident in her pursuit of UX Design Fundamentals specialization from the California Institute of Arts and UX/UI and Interface Design at the University of São Paulo. She's been invited to interviews to digital influencers and press-media such as Público Portuguese newspaper.

Frade holds a Master's degree in Literature from the State University of Rio de Janeiro and a Bachelor's degree in Social Communication (Journalism) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Her interdisciplinary background uniquely positions her at the intersection of technology, communication, and social impact.

IEEE and Gartner keynote speaker, Renata Loureiro Frade is a PhD Candidate in Information and Communication in Digital Platforms at the University of Aveiro and University of Porto, Portugal. Her research focuses on women in technology communities, d... Show more

Harsh Tambade

Harsh Tambade

I am an accomplished GenAI developer, passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions. With a strong background in IT and a talent for mentoring, I have successfully guided numerous aspiring professionals on their journey to becoming proficient in the field of web development.

As the founder of Elite Forums, a leading industry training and IT company, I am dedicated to providing top-notch educational resources and practical training programs to help individuals excel in the ever-evolving world of technology. Through Elite Forums, I have fostered a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, fostering collaboration and growth.

With 4 years of experience in project development, I have honed my skills in front-end and back-end technologies including JavaScript , Firebase, Python for ML and various frameworks such as React and Next. I possess a strong understanding of UI/UX principles, ensuring visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.

Moreover, my expertise extends to server-side programming, database management, and API integration, enabling me to build robust and scalable web applications. I thrive in agile development environments and excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Beyond my technical prowess, I am known for my exceptional mentoring abilities. I find immense fulfillment in guiding aspiring developers, helping them bridge the gap between theory and practice, and instilling in them the confidence to tackle complex challenges. Witnessing their growth and success is truly rewarding.

I am an avid learner and continuously seek opportunities to stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies. I am deeply passionate about contributing to the tech community, regularly participating in conferences, workshops, and hackathons, where I actively engage in knowledge sharing and networking.

I am an accomplished GenAI developer, passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions. With a strong background in IT and a talent for mentoring, I have successfully guided numerous aspiring professionals on their journey to bec... Show more

Sean C Davis

Sean C Davis

Sean is a tinkerer and a teacher, driven to help developers build better websites.

After a decade of agency and freelance work, Sean discovered his love of working on tools that make building websites more effective, efficient, and enjoyable. He now spends his days doing just that for Netlify.

Sean keeps life outside work fresh and exciting with various hobbies, from playing music, baking bread, writing fiction, building with LEGO, accidentally killing plants, or digging into new dev tools.

Living with his family and working in an old house with creaky floorboards in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sean puts one thing above all else: having a little fun along the way.

Sean is a tinkerer and a teacher, driven to help developers build better websites. After a decade of agency and freelance work, Sean discovered his love of working on tools that make building websites more effective, efficient, and enjoyable. He ... Show more

Keegan Van Der Walt

Keegan Van Der Walt

I am a passionate Business Intelligence (BI) Developer with a strong drive for creating impactful solutions that bridge the gap between data and decision-making. With a background in computer science and a lifelong immersion in the world of computers, I have honed my skills as a BI analyst and leveraged my expertise to develop innovative strategies that drive business growth.

One aspect of my passion lies in the art of design. I find immense satisfaction in crafting visually appealing and user-friendly reports on the front end, ensuring that data insights are not only powerful but also easily digestible. By combining aesthetics with functionality, I strive to create intuitive experiences that empower stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Equally captivating to me is the back end of the BI landscape, where I delve into the intricate world of data and SQL. I am fascinated by the potential hidden within vast datasets, and I thrive on the challenge of extracting meaningful insights and transforming them into actionable intelligence. Through my technical prowess and expertise in SQL, I continuously push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the data world, seeking innovative solutions to complex problems.

Beyond my technical aptitude, my passion for people and psychology plays a central role in my professional journey. Recently, I completed an Agile Scrum Master course, as I firmly believe in the power of collaboration, effective teamwork, and leadership. I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment, guiding individuals towards their own path of success. Having experienced the transformative impact of community and knowledge sharing, I have taken the initiative to run Communities of Practice, facilitating spaces for up to 40 like-minded professionals to learn, innovate, and evolve together.

I am driven by the thrill of presenting and interacting with others, relishing the opportunity to communicate data-driven insights in a compelling manner. My multifaceted skill set allows me to be a "jack of all trades," fearlessly adapting to new environments and technologies. I embrace challenges head-on, continuously expanding my knowledge and pushing boundaries to become a trailblazer within organizations. I take pride in being the first to explore uncharted territories, seeking innovative approaches to deliver value and drive organizational success.

I am a passionate Business Intelligence (BI) Developer with a strong drive for creating impactful solutions that bridge the gap between data and decision-making. With a background in computer science and a lifelong immersion in the world of computers... Show more

Andre ÁGIL Sanches

Andre ÁGIL Sanches

* Andre was born Sanches and adopted ÁGIL as his surname for ACCELERATION OF RESULTS, being a PIONEER in BRAZIL in AGILITY since 2000!

* “Businessman” with 5 startups: 1 marriage, 2 children and 2 pets

* Results man: $3 billion in benefits generated, +500 companies transformed, +150K people impacted, R$500 million projects, +1K live podcasts, +2K people as a manager, +700 mentoring sessions and +600 lectures given

* From the dirt road to international speaker, from intern to CEO, proud of his son Bernardo’s overcoming when dealing with near death

* Recognized Executive and Mentor with an active presence in several startup, corporate, business, entrepreneurial, event and in-company ecosystems

* Bachelor’s/Master’s in Analytics USP, 2 post-graduate degrees, electronics technician, +100 courses, Serial Learner

* Expert Speaker and Professional Mentor most sought after on the topic of AGILITY

* Successful serial executive for large companies SPTuris, Citibank, Itaú, everis, Ambev

* Founder/CEO of the first AGILITY HUB in the world UNIVERSO ÁGIL, Agile Women movement, Rádio ÁGIL, Ágil Store and we are just getting started...

* AMATEUR KART driver, Founder of CKC Copa Kart dos Camaradas 2008, Blood donor, Supporter of dozens of Communities

* Andre was born Sanches and adopted ÁGIL as his surname for ACCELERATION OF RESULTS, being a PIONEER in BRAZIL in AGILITY since 2000! * “Businessman” with 5 startups: 1 marriage, 2 children and 2 pets * Results man: $3 billion in benefits gene... Show more

Chevron (Commander A9)

Chevron (Commander A9)

Chevron is a gray wolf, gamer, and event host from New Jersey. He works with several VRChat-based convention groups like the Furality Online Xperience, TailBass, Misho's Feeshquarium, Lords of Floof, WaterWolf, Projekt Community, and xCirrex Media to create events and bring people together for fun nights, games, friendship, and great times. He hosts Thursday VRChat Games alongside NoxTheSergal and Scottish Gamer every week (which are often attended with full instances), as well as in-person gatherings monthly. He passionately embraces VRChat and its rave and convention scene, especially with Furnal Equinox, CozyCon, Projekt Community, WaterWolf, and the Furality Online Xperience. You'll find him most often sharing photos on his art galleries to help promote his favorite events and organizations. Furrydelphia, Furnal Equinox, and Anthro New England's first ever VRChat Meet-and-Greets and Intro Panels were co-hosted by TJCoyote, Chief, Chevron, Lilithe Lotor, mBlade, and members of the Fluffy Fur Friends. Motivated by the TailBass and Furality VRChat portals, Chevron is now working to set up VRChat portals and meets at other in-person conventions.

He serves as a Photographer for the Furality Online Xperience, operator for the Operations Department for WaterWolf, Events Host for Projekt Community, and a tournament co-host for xCirrex Media events.

Chevron's love and passion for Furnal Equinox motivated him to cosplay as "Badgie" (Virtual Furnal Equinox 2021's unofficial mascot made of nothing but attendee badges) at the in-person convention in 2022. He reprized his role in-person in 2023 and 2024, and also attends other conventions as "Badgie" who is often referred to as "Attendee Man."

Chevron first attended Furnal Equinox in March 2021 over VRChat. The experience was so enjoyable that he dared to compared his experience at Furnal Equinox to Furality 2000 (November 2020). This motivated him to attend the in-person Furnal Equinox convention for the first time in March 2022. The trip was a first of many for Chevron: His first time in Canada, first time using Lyft, and first time public suiting and marching in a fursuit parade. Chevron has now added Furnal Equinox to his list of yearly attended conventions.

A lifelong player of EVE Online, Mechwarrior, Armed Assault III, Halo, Command & Conquer, and Dance Dance Revolution, Chevron holds a particular appreciation for older games of the late 1990s-early 2000s, such as the first Ghost Recon (2002) and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. His first video game was Mario on the original Game Boy when he was five years old. His admiration of cyberpunk and all things futuristic is on full display with his Illumi Cyberwear LED visor. His fursuit was made by Sarahcat. Outside of the fandom, he works in the IT industry as a cybersecurity administrator and is (jokingly) addicted to Mountain Dew.

Chevron's ultimate goal is to bring people together for fun and great times. He embraces the future with open arms and is eager to dive right into all the fun that can be had together with friends and the fandom.

Chevron is a gray wolf, gamer, and event host from New Jersey. He works with several VRChat-based convention groups like the Furality Online Xperience, TailBass, Misho's Feeshquarium, Lords of Floof, WaterWolf, Projekt Community, and xCirrex Media to... Show more

Dave Delaney

Dave Delaney

Dave Delaney is a communication expert, chief communication strategist, and CEO of Futureforth, a leadership communication firm based in Nashville, TN. He teaches leaders the Nice Method, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and inclusivity in communication strategy. Trusted by brands like Google, LinkedIn, and FedEx, he is an acclaimed keynote speaker and published author of "New Business Networking." Delaney is passionate about helping your group improve their communication skills with his presentations to build stronger professional relationships ​and accomplish their goals. Bold, humble, and hilarious, you're in for a treat! 

”Dave blew me away (as well as the audience)... an amazing speaker.”- LinkedIn.
”If you have an opportunity to work together, it will be worth it.” - Google.
”The room was captivated by his brilliance...Dave is exceptional!” - Better Business Bureau.

Review testimonials, videos, and more at https://futureforth.com.

Dave Delaney is a communication expert, chief communication strategist, and CEO of Futureforth, a leadership communication firm based in Nashville, TN. He teaches leaders the Nice Method, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and inclusivity in communicat... Show more

Marie Victoria Olivier Assogbavi

Marie Victoria Olivier Assogbavi

Je suis un professionnel de la communication et des relations publiques avec plus de cinq ans d'expérience dans la transformation digitale des médias et le développement de stratégies de marketing digital au Niger et au Mali.
Pendant mon temps libre, j'aime écrire, regarder des films documentaires ou faire de la photographie.
Je suis ici, pour vous partager comment j'utilise le cloud au quotidien .

Je suis un professionnel de la communication et des relations publiques avec plus de cinq ans d'expérience dans la transformation digitale des médias et le développement de stratégies de marketing digital au Niger et au Mali. Pendant mon temps libr... Show more

Ana García

Ana García

Empecé a trabajar hace 3 años como Backend Engineer en Empathy.co. Después de pasar por distintos equipos en los que aprendí sobre el producto, experiencias de búsqueda y privacidad, empecé en un puesto en el que, además de programar, genero contenido y doy charlas en eventos.

Empecé a trabajar hace 3 años como Backend Engineer en Empathy.co. Después de pasar por distintos equipos en los que aprendí sobre el producto, experiencias de búsqueda y privacidad, empecé en un puesto en el que, además de programar, genero contenid... Show more

Joseph Stribl

Joseph Stribl

I have spent the last 25 years in media, such as Digital Online, Mobile Apps, TV, radio, and the out-of-home industry. I have also worked on some of the larger sponsorship deals globally over the past 20 years. I have a deep relationship with some of the world's largest brands and ad agencies. I have also had the privilege to be elected an Alderman in the City of New Berlin for the past twelve years, where I have a profound understanding of government and the needs and challenges we all face.

I have spent the last 25 years in media, such as Digital Online, Mobile Apps, TV, radio, and the out-of-home industry. I have also worked on some of the larger sponsorship deals globally over the past 20 years. I have a deep relationship with some o... Show more

Josh Kahn

Josh Kahn

Josh Kahn is an award-winning filmmaker at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and professional sports. As the founder of MYLES, a story incubation lab and production company based in Los Angeles, Josh continually pushes the boundaries of storytelling in these fields. He previously served as the inaugural in-house Senior Producer/Director at UNINTERRUPTED and The SpringHill Company, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Prior to that, he was the Senior Creative Producer for the Chicago Bulls, where he launched BullsTV, the team’s innovative mixed-media production division.

A Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree and graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Josh has directed and produced numerous sports and culture-focused feature documentaries and docuseries for major streaming platforms, including Prime Video, FOX Sports, Tubi, and DAZN. His latest feature, Untapped, is set to be released on Netflix in October 2024.

Expanding his work beyond traditional filmmaking, Josh and his company MYLES have also ventured into the world of generative AI, creating multiple concept films released with MIT Technology Review, demonstrating the transformative potential of this cutting-edge technology.

Josh Kahn is an award-winning filmmaker at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and professional sports. As the founder of MYLES, a story incubation lab and production company based in Los Angeles, Josh continually pushes the boundaries of ... Show more

Michelle Peterson Clark

Michelle Peterson Clark

Michelle is a speaker, author, content marketer, historian and mother of 3 boys.

As the Content Marketing Queen for the past 13 years, she has helped countless small businesses understand and develop their content strategies and focus on a customer first approach.

In 2017, Michelle and her husband John entered the world of ‘crypto’ and they have been involved with a number of Web3 companies including, Bolt.Global, Switcheo, Quantstamp, Emsany and she was the Head of Marketing for GhostMarket.io.

Michelle is a co-host of the Business on the Block Podcast a weekly show that discusses the Digital Business Revolution https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessontheBloc

Michelle has created the first History/Travel Newsletter on Paragraph and Mirror xyz, where customers can collect NFTs of her weekly editions. https://paragraph.xyz/@savvytravelhistorian

Michelle is a speaker, author, content marketer, historian and mother of 3 boys. As the Content Marketing Queen for the past 13 years, she has helped countless small businesses understand and develop their content strategies and focus on a custome... Show more

Erich Holzbauer

Erich Holzbauer

Erich is a marketing professional with 15+ years of professional experience in network (recently left dentsu) and independent agencies. Working quite some time in the role of a client advisor, I have gained tremendous insights in different industries, forms and ways of marketing. I have worked both for big international clients, as well smaller local ones including NGOs or startups always with the goal in mind to create future business potential and competitive advantages for them through the smart use of marketing.

Key Areas: Marketing – Communication – Business Development – Strategy – Leadership – Agile – Systems thinking – Organizational Design
Industry Focus: FMCG, Media, Consumer Electronics, Insurance & financial services, Tourism, Automotive, Telecommunication
Recent clients: Generali, Beiersdorf, sodastream, SAP, OMV, Heute, TUI, Stuhleck, Vienna Tourism Board, Lebenshilfe Wien
Past clients: Maresi, essity, IKEA, eni, Internorm, Verbund, Mondelez, Novomatic, Magenta, Media Markt, Volksbank, Monster, BMW, Funke, Bild, Styria, Rewe

Erich is a marketing professional with 15+ years of professional experience in network (recently left dentsu) and independent agencies. Working quite some time in the role of a client advisor, I have gained tremendous insights in different industries... Show more

Isaac Sacolick

Isaac Sacolick

Isaac Sacolick is President of StarCIO, a technology leadership company that guides organizations on mentoring digital trailblazers and building digital transformation core competencies. He is the author of Digital Trailblazer and the Amazon bestseller Driving Digital and speaks about agile planning, devops, data science, product management, and other digital transformation best practices. Sacolick is a recognized top social CIO and a digital transformation influencer, with over 1,000 articles published on his blog Social, Agile, and Transformation, CIO.com, InfoWorld, and other sites. You can find him sharing new insights on the Driving Digital Standup or during his weekly Coffee with Digital Trailblazers.

Isaac Sacolick is President of StarCIO, a technology leadership company that guides organizations on mentoring digital trailblazers and building digital transformation core competencies. He is the author of Digital Trailblazer and the Amazon bestsell... Show more

Pradyum Soni

Pradyum Soni

I am Pradyum Soni, IIT Bombay '21 graduate, pursuing Master's at Kelley School of Business. I am a passionate and driven individual with skills in -

1. Solution Engineering - My master's education from Kelley has trained me to think in a structured manner through 12 academic/extracurricular case participations.

2. Past product work experience in AI - Having worked in conversational AI for 2 years, I understand the impact AI can create for businesses. Specially with latest technology dev. within LLMs, organizations can introduce process efficiencies or enhance CX or provide near real-time personalisation.

3. Future interest in Cloud - In my opinion, Cloud computing is going to be the foundation for AI in future. I say this, because I got a chance to use Google Big Query platform and saw how massive datasets could be used for prediction and model building within minutes.

I am excited to connect with fellow like-minded professionals, visionaries, and industry disruptors. Feel free to reach out and thank you for visiting my profile.

Email: sonipr@iu.edu

𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘆𝘂𝗺𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶.𝗰𝗼𝗺

I am Pradyum Soni, IIT Bombay '21 graduate, pursuing Master's at Kelley School of Business. I am a passionate and driven individual with skills in - 1. Solution Engineering - My master's education from Kelley has trained me to think in a structure... Show more

Aleya Harris

Aleya Harris

Aleya Harris, CPCE is the founder and CEO of Flourish Marketing, an agency dedicated to helping empire-building entrepreneurs and executive teams differentiate themselves through radically authentic messaging strategy and copywriting. She believes that every leader has the potential to transform into a legend. She uses her proprietary Flourishing Empire Framework to help her clients and audience get real, get clear, and get connected so they can stand out from the crowd and stand in a league of their own.

Her framework combines energy alignment and business strategy to build a flourishing empire. Gone are the days of compartmentalization and cookie-cutter marketing. To reach the discerning audiences of today and the future, you and your business must dive more deeply to become radically authentic. Then, you need to infuse that radical authenticity into your
messaging platform and marketing assets.

Aleya combines her StoryBrand Guide and NES Health BioEnergetic Business Coach certifications to look at problems from a holistic perspective and work simultaneously on improving the wellness of her clients’ mindset, energy fields, and business strategy. Always with a keen eye on ROI, Aleya helps clients fast track their growth through intuition, science-based systems, and business savvy strategies that allow them to build their empire and establish a legacy for generations to come.

Aleya is a regular guest on the Marketing Made Simple podcast, a featured presenter in StoryBrand’s Business Made Simple course platform, and has been featured in Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and Special Events. A recent “Speaker of the Year” award winner, Aleya has been a guest on over 125 podcasts and rocked over 100 stages where she edutained her audience with her business acumen and energetic personality.

Aleya Harris, CPCE is the founder and CEO of Flourish Marketing, an agency dedicated to helping empire-building entrepreneurs and executive teams differentiate themselves through radically authentic messaging strategy and copywriting. She believes ... Show more

William Wilson

William Wilson

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables.
I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. I am an avid sports fan. I enjoy baseball, basketball and football. And after my family and my God, my true passion is music. I play guitar and bass guitar, sing and write music. We also love to travel.

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables. I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and... Show more

Maxi Moscard

Maxi Moscard

Once upon a time I grabbed a commodore 64, then an Amstrad 1512, also a Gibson Les Paul a little later, Music, Psychology books, then Unix manuals, Cisco systems CCNA trainings, Aws and kubernetes administration certifications.

Working in Customer Success of software companies, my instinct tells me to build a bridge with everyone that comes my way.

I am proud of all the lessons learned from strangers that later became mentors (and some even friends!)

The list of things I want to talk about has no end.
Le'ts start from, how can we find a way to understand each other better.

Once upon a time I grabbed a commodore 64, then an Amstrad 1512, also a Gibson Les Paul a little later, Music, Psychology books, then Unix manuals, Cisco systems CCNA trainings, Aws and kubernetes administration certifications. Working in Customer... Show more

Karis Gill

Karis Gill

You need a speaker who doesn’t just hold attention-but electrifies a room. That’s me. I’m Karis Gill, multi–award-winning founder, storytelling strategies, and the go-to speaker for businesses ready to harness the neuroscience of storytelling to drive real action.

With over 100 high-impact workshops and keynotes delivered across industries, I bring high energy, sharp humour, and strategies that stick. My sessions are known for getting audiences laughing, scribbling furious notes, and walking away saying: “Why has no one taught us this before?”

Because no one teaches you how to sell, lead, or pitch through story. That’s where I come in. I show you the neuroscience and how the brain is wired for story, why decision-makers buy with emotion, not logic- and how to craft business stories that move people. This isn’t fluffy theory. It’s science-backed storytelling that gives your team an unfair advantage.

As a founder, I’ve generated multi–seven-figure revenues over the last 5 years, using the exact storytelling principles I now teach. Whether I’m delivering a keynote to thousands or running an intimate workshop for your team, my goal is the same: to make you better at storytelling than 99% of people you’ll ever meet.

If you're ready to stop sounding like everyone else and start speaking in a way that connects, converts, and compels- let’s talk.

You need a speaker who doesn’t just hold attention-but electrifies a room. That’s me. I’m Karis Gill, multi–award-winning founder, storytelling strategies, and the go-to speaker for businesses ready to harness the neuroscience of storytelling to driv... Show more

Mike Boswell

Mike Boswell

An industry-recognized expert in cloud transformation, data governance, and enterprise-scale platforms, Mike is the original Author and Architect of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Data, Analytics, and Governance. With a career spanning consultancy, pre-sales, post-sales, and technical program leadership, Mike brings a rare blend of strategic insight and hands-on expertise to every engagement.

A seasoned advisor to global Azure customers, Mike has guided multi-region engineering teams and led transformative initiatives across finance, insurance, retail, energy, healthcare, and the public sector. His work helps organizations navigate the complexities of cloud migration, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable data platform solutions.

Renowned for developing frameworks that drive enterprise innovation such as data mesh, data fabric and lakehouse architectures, Mike has made significant contributions to Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks. His ability to translate intricate challenges into practical, forward-thinking strategies has cemented his role as a trusted advisor and thought leader.

Beyond tech, Mike is also a freelance radio presenter, known for bringing energy and engagement to the airwaves across the UK. It is a passion that mirrors his dynamic presence on stage.

Whether speaking on digital transformation, secure data strategy, or innovation at scale, Mike inspires audiences to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s competitive edge.

An industry-recognized expert in cloud transformation, data governance, and enterprise-scale platforms, Mike is the original Author and Architect of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Data, Analytics, and Governance. With a career spanning co... Show more

Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart

With a team of experienced professionals, Ian Stewart supports local and national businesses in crafting branding, messaging strategies, and content to build client trust, demonstrate authority, and increase online visibility to generate leads and drive conversations. As the founder and CEO of Whole Brand Agency, a StoryBrand Certified Guide, and the host of the Whole Brand Podcast, he has helped organizations such as the PGA Tour, Specialty Food Association, The University of Colorado, New Hope Network, Source Four Commercial Furniture, Innosphere Ventures, The Outdoor Network, Ozo Foods, Best Nest Wellness, and many other brands in the manufacturing, design, food & beverage, and healthcare sector.
Ian and his team have successfully organized and helped raise over $23 million in private equity and venture capital funding for their clients. He and his team helped one of the nation’s top thirty largest landscape companies sell to private equity; boost exposure, and increased sales by 23% for a furniture manufacturing group; and produced content to assist in generating more than $1 million in sponsorships for a PGA tour event.
Whether serving his clients or interviewing business leaders on his podcast, Ian is known for capturing stories that reflect the heart and soul of a person’s goals and wishes for their company and personal lives. Each of these stories is a lesson for others in corporate messaging, creating a vibrant and meaningful workplace culture, and building lasting relationships. Ian Stewart’s background in marketing and branding, community building, and storytelling is the foundation of his professional achievements at work and personal passion as a singer-songwriter. Ian draws audiences in for inspiration and tried-and-true knowledge, helping them reach their desired outcomes. www.wholebrand.agency

With a team of experienced professionals, Ian Stewart supports local and national businesses in crafting branding, messaging strategies, and content to build client trust, demonstrate authority, and increase online visibility to generate leads and dr... Show more

Vinko Krištić

Vinko Krištić

Vinko is a university economics specialist (Ec. S.) specialized in digital marketing. He has a lot of experience in marketing within Croatian IT sector - from the agency, retail, distribution and media. He works as a Digital Marketing Specialist at Bug, where he leads the online advertising segment of the Bug.hr web portal and participates in team activities in the creation and implementation of print editions (Bug, Mreza) and professional IT conferences (Bug Future Show, .debug, 3T - Tourism , Travel & Tech, LegalTech, FinTech, InsurTech, IOT Forum, Idea Knockout, Mreza Smart Day...). In spare time, he studies and works on the web, and sings and plays guitar in klapa (men's vocal ensemble).

Vinko is a university economics specialist (Ec. S.) specialized in digital marketing. He has a lot of experience in marketing within Croatian IT sector - from the agency, retail, distribution and media. He works as a Digital Marketing Specialist at B... Show more

Adetunji Tunmise David

Adetunji Tunmise David

Creative Brand/Product Design Specialist, Digital Educator, and CEO of Cudose Creative Agency.
Adetunji Tunmise is an accomplished Creative Brand/Product Design Specialist, Digital Educator, and CEO with a strong background in Computer Science. He is renowned for mentoring students within and outside the African diaspora and assisting brands in developing timeless products and boosting revenue. Adetunji is an exceptional teacher, coach, speaker, polymath, and solution-oriented professional, known for his ability to inspire and educate. He currently leads Cudose Creative Agency, dedicated to empowering Africa and beyond with seasoned skills and expertise.

Creative Brand/Product Design Specialist, Digital Educator, and CEO of Cudose Creative Agency. Adetunji Tunmise is an accomplished Creative Brand/Product Design Specialist, Digital Educator, and CEO with a strong background in Computer Science. He i... Show more

Andreas Collin

Andreas Collin

Andreas Collin har trettio års erfarenhet av varumärkesutveckling i olika ledande roller på kommunikationsbyråer och marknadsavdelningar. De senaste tre åren inom Omegapoint-koncernen.

Andreas Collin har trettio års erfarenhet av varumärkesutveckling i olika ledande roller på kommunikationsbyråer och marknadsavdelningar. De senaste tre åren inom Omegapoint-koncernen. Show more

Germán Gorchs

Germán Gorchs

-Músico -Escritor -Ingeniero en Sonido (INARTEC/TAMABA) -Lic. en Actividad Física y Deporte (UNDAV) -Bilingue -Beatmaker -Rapper? sólo en el track tres -Dibujante -Audiovisión (Alfredo Palacios) -Fotografía digital (UNLA) -E-Sports (pro gamer retirado, ex-coach (ARG, CHI, PER), artículos del rubro (Dignitas, 5YA -blog-) -Org. eventos y proyectos -Music/Audio mentoring -Brainstorming level nightmare -Autor (tres libros en proceso) -Aprendiz de Punto "Paz, Amor, Unidad y Respeto."

-Músico -Escritor -Ingeniero en Sonido (INARTEC/TAMABA) -Lic. en Actividad Física y Deporte (UNDAV) -Bilingue -Beatmaker -Rapper? sólo en el track tres -Dibujante -Audiovisión (Alfredo Palacios) -Fotografía digital (UNLA) -E-Sports (pro gamer retirad... Show more

Jan Schlatter

Jan Schlatter

Studium der Geschichtswissenschaft (Passau, Potsdam)
Arbeitsorte:
ZDF (Redaktion Zeitgeschichte / ZDF History), Mainz
Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Halle
Lehrstuhl Neueste Geschichte, Universität Würzburg
Lehrstuhl Fränkische Landesgeschichte, Universität Würzburg
Stabsstelle Kompetenzentwicklung in Studium und Lehre, Universität Passau

Aktuell Instructional Designer, mediendidaktische Beratung zu digitaler Lehre, KI-Implementierungen in der Hochschullehre

Studium der Geschichtswissenschaft (Passau, Potsdam) Arbeitsorte: ZDF (Redaktion Zeitgeschichte / ZDF History), Mainz Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Halle Lehrstuhl Neueste Geschichte, Universität Würzburg Lehrstuhl Fränkische Landesgeschichte, Univ... Show more

Sandy Sloane

Sandy Sloane

Sandy Sloane is an outstanding events and learning & development professional who uses interactivity and humor - combined with vital information - to ensure students are educated, engaged, and empowered. She’s produced over 500 events, trade shows, meetings, trainings and team-building programs (including virtually during the COVID pandemic) for companies and organizations including Walt Disney World, Burger King, Xfinity, Comcast Business, Macy’s New York, Intuit/QuickBooks, Mass General Brigham, Takis, Sinclair Broadcasting, Hotwire Communications, Red Apple Media, Paychex, United States Tennis Association, Luminate NY, Dutch Lions/United States Soccer League, Jenoptik Optical Systems, numerous radio and television stations, and non-profits including the National Women’s Hall of Fame, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Denver Children’s Hospital, and others.

As a trainer and coach, Sandy is passionate about teaching leaders how to help their teams grow and thrive by providing positive work environments. “I remember working for bosses who didn’t provide growth opportunities, making me feel disengaged and discouraged. I truly felt my hard work didn't matter. After seeing the untapped potential of other unmotivated co-workers, I had my AHA moment and found my calling. Today I help businesses foster the talents of their teams through employee engagement programs, interactive learning & development seminars and workshops, team-building programs, and special events designed to unleash the limitless possibilities within their most important resource: the human capital of their employees.”

Creating opportunities for engagement is truly her “superpower”. Using secret weapons including hands-on techniques (humor, role-playing, quizzes, illustrative media, storytelling, and games with prizes), she helps teams grasp even the most mundane material through interactive team building and events. (Research has conclusively shown that humor systematically activates the brain's dopamine reward system, essential for both goal-oriented motivation and long-term memory.)

The information Sandy shares in her workshops and one on one or group coaching is equally effective for seasoned professionals as it is for younger employees. Sandy’s Master’s Degree in Organizational Development and Strategic Leadership is one more capability that sets her apart from other employee engagement professionals. Her outstanding aptitude to sense what an audience needs and then to provide it engagingly, is a rare talent. She is as comfortable deploying an organization’s existing information as she is when creating custom programs. Sandy offers over 30 workshops and seminars in interpersonal skills, professional development, customer service, team development, workforce training, sales training, special events, and public relations which she has presented to companies and organizations throughout the country.

Sandy’s event prowess includes conceiving and producing successful events such as Fall Premiere Parties for broadcast clients and programmers, lifestyle concerts and festivals for 50,000+ attendees, the National Women’s Hall of Fame Induction weekend featuring women of high achievement including Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Jane Fonda, Diane von Furstenburg, Gloria Allred, Angela Davis, et al., finals award events for the world’s largest Optics and Photonics accelerator, radiothons and telethons collectively raising over $5 million, professional sports team weekends at Walt Disney World, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and hundreds of others. An industry agnostic, Sandy has conceived and produced events for 10-50,000 guests across all industries in the corporate, professional sports, small business, and philanthropic worlds, creating custom solutions for every client.

Solutions by Sloane: Educate. Engage. Empower.

Sandy Sloane is an outstanding events and learning & development professional who uses interactivity and humor - combined with vital information - to ensure students are educated, engaged, and empowered. She’s produced over 500 events, trade shows, m... Show more

Brian Gibbs

Brian Gibbs

Billion dollar media companies hire me to help produce their multi million dollar media projects.

Billion dollar media companies hire me to help produce their multi million dollar media projects. Show more

Temba Nadine Kampire

Temba Nadine Kampire

KAMPIRE NADINE Temba is Congolese young women, she is the cofounder and the coordinator at Afia-Amani Grands-Lacs a community based online media outlet which provides news and educational contents on health, peace, natural disaster management and fight against fake news, disinformation and hate speech online for the communities of the Great Lakes countries, she is based in Goma in the North province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Before founding AFIA-AMANI Grands Lacs, she served as media consultant for many regional and international organizations such as INTERNEWS which have been operating in Eastern DRC.
She is among the first intake of East African women fellow at Media Defence (a UK based Ngos’which trained lawyers to advance digital rights and Technology law through strategic litigation and provide support and legal assistance to journalists, bloggers and independent Media), where she was a 2022 Fellow. She is a 2023 CIPESA fellow and digital security trainer.
She has a particular interest in Human rights and Digital Rights with a special focus on Freedom of expression, Tech & Internet governance, regulation and Policy and digital transformation.

KAMPIRE NADINE Temba is Congolese young women, she is the cofounder and the coordinator at Afia-Amani Grands-Lacs a community based online media outlet which provides news and educational contents on health, peace, natural disaster management and fig... Show more

Stine Karlsen

Stine Karlsen

Stine Karlsen can see the big picture of the customer's business goals and is passionate about human-centred innovation and has experience from several projects where user insight and service development are central. She focuses on high involvement of the customer in processes, which anchors strategic design and innovation closer to the customer's decisions.

Stine is very results-oriented. She is an experienced process manager, which reinforces the path towards solutions that work and will live on with the customer. She builds confidence in the teams she contributes to, and likes to explain complex things in simple ways.

Stine has worked with strategic design, concept development and communication since 1997. She has a design degree with an extension in management, brand management, Design Thinking and Systemic design. She is an experienced course and lecturer in design-driven innovation and process management. She has years of experience from design, advertising and film, and within these fields she has acquired a wide variety of knowledge.

Stine Karlsen can see the big picture of the customer's business goals and is passionate about human-centred innovation and has experience from several projects where user insight and service development are central. She focuses on high involvement o... Show more

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