Physical & Life Sciences

Scholars dedicating their careers to the study of living organisms and non-living systems

Bruno Costa

Bruno Costa

With an extensive career dedicated to DevOps applied to Fintech and Insurance, Bruno has been a driving force behind the integration of DevOps principles in the Fintech sector shaping the landscape of financial technology. He had played a pivotal role in crafting robust and scalable platforms, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge financial services that seamlessly blend innovation with security, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

With an extensive career dedicated to DevOps applied to Fintech and Insurance, Bruno has been a driving force behind the integration of DevOps principles in the Fintech sector shaping the landscape of financial technology. He had played a pivotal rol... Show more

Luke Menzies

Luke Menzies

I am a data scientist at Advancing Analytics that has been in the field for over four years. Before entering the data science world, I completed a PhD in computational materials modelling for applications in nuclear fusion. I have always taken an interest in using the language of mathematics to deliver tangible solutions to the world around me.

I am a data scientist at Advancing Analytics that has been in the field for over four years. Before entering the data science world, I completed a PhD in computational materials modelling for applications in nuclear fusion. I have always taken an int... Show more

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam is an innovative, results-driven and PMP Certified Program Manager with over 18 years of global IT experience. She has established herself as a leader in digital transformation, cloud migration, automation, and enterprise modernization across financial services, retail, and consumer industries. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated proven success in managing multi-million-dollar programs while being recognized for her strategic vision, stakeholder alignment, cross-functional team leadership, and ability to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Currently serving as a Program Manager at Recode Solution INC in Houston, Texas, Meenu leads and manages end-to-end delivery of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Snowflake data warehouse projects across enterprise environments for CONNS HomePlus. She oversees an enterprise-wide RPA automation program that drives transformation across multiple business units, managing a portfolio of over 40 automation projects while leading a team of more than 15 cross-functional professionals. Her strategic initiatives have resulted in significant operational improvements, including 40% efficiency gains through RPA implementation and 30% increases in data processing efficiency through Snowflake implementations.
Meenu's technical expertise spans cloud data platforms including Snowflake, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with automation tools like Automation Anywhere. She has successfully spearheaded major cloud migrations, including the transition of legacy Hadoop systems to AWS EMR, Glue, S3, and Lambda, delivering 30-50% productivity gains and over $100,000 in annual cost savings. Her work in automating loan deferment workflows and migrating Customer Account Management platforms has reduced processing times from 24 hours to just 1 hour.
Prior to her current role, Meenu served as a Project Manager at Stellar Software and spent over a decade as a Technology Lead at Infosys Limited, where she supported global trade finance applications for Royal Bank of Scotland. During her tenure at Infosys, she successfully automated barcode billing systems, improved billing accuracy, and reduced invoice processing time by 80%. She also led complex application migrations and developed interfaces for processing unique format files between systems.
Meenu holds an MBA in Human Resources from Madras University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Panimalar Engineering College. Her professional achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, including the International Technology Rising Star of 2015 from the Women of STEM Color Association, multiple Spot awards for best performance at Infosys, Spotlight awards at Recode Solution, and a Golden Stamp award for maintaining exceptional engagement levels. Her expertise in combining technical knowledge with strategic business acumen makes her a valuable leader in driving organizational transformation and operational excellence.

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam is an innovative, results-driven and PMP Certified Program Manager with over 18 years of global IT experience. She has established herself as a leader in digital transformation, cloud migration, automation, and enterprise ... Show more

Jorge Sánchez López

Jorge Sánchez López

Impulsando el cambio desde la acción, acumulo más de 35 años de experiencia liderando proyectos estratégicos en empresas del sector tecnológico, industrial, servicios y tercer sector. Ha acompañado a cientos de equipos y líderes en su evolución hacia modelos más ágiles, humanos y sostenibles.

Fundador de Agile DISruptivo (ADIS), evento internacional con +30 expertos y cientos de asistentes. En la primera Edición, sigue creciento con mas ediciones.

Mentor y catalizador de procesos de cambio en organizaciones complejas y ecosistemas digitales.

Ha dirigido iniciativas de transformación en empresas de telecomunicaciones, salud, e-commerce, servicios públicos, empresas y organizaciones sociales.

Especialidades
- Agile Coaching y Liderazgo Adaptativo
- Transformación cultural y gestión del cambio
- Innovación empresarial y metodologías disruptivas
- OKRs, Scrum, Kanban, Design Thinking, Agile HR
- Ciberseguridad, calidad y gestión IT (ISO 27001, ITIL, PRINCE2)

Formador y Embajador del Conocimiento
- CEO y Co-Fundador de Mobiliza Consulting & Academy
- Formador oficial certificado por Scrum Manager, CertiProf, PECB
- Cibercooperante INCIBE y Embajador CertiProf
- Máster en Formación del Profesorado y Licenciado en Informática (UPV)
- Colegiado COIICV e ISACA

Misión
Facilitar que organizaciones y profesionales prosperen en entornos inciertos, aplicando metodologías ágiles, inteligencia colectiva y liderazgo transformador. Cree firmemente que escuchar, co-crear y experimentar son los pilares de la evolución real.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨 𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐬:
Blog: Mobiliza Academy
YouTube: AgileValencia
Certificaciones: Scrum Manager, Certiprof, PECB

Impulsando el cambio desde la acción, acumulo más de 35 años de experiencia liderando proyectos estratégicos en empresas del sector tecnológico, industrial, servicios y tercer sector. Ha acompañado a cientos de equipos y líderes en su evolución hacia... Show more

Serban Mare

Serban Mare

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer and now helps companies fix it.
With 20 years of leading high-stakes engineering projects in the semiconductor industry, Serban understands the toll of chronic stress and quiet quitting from the inside out. Today, he speaks to teams across sectors on how to shift out of burnout, rewire their relationship with stress, and bring energy, optimism, and clarity back to the workplace.
Backed by science, grounded in experience, and delivered with heart, Serban’s keynotes help high performers pause, reflect, and reignite. His message resonates with professionals who feel overwhelmed but ambitious, tired, yet still driven to make an impact.
Serban brings a rare blend of corporate insight, actionable tools, and human storytelling to every stage. His mission is simple: help teams move from reactively burning out to proactively burning bright.
With a message tailored for high-performance cultures, Serban empowers professionals to lead with clarity, protect their well-being, and rediscover what makes their work matter.

What happens when your most committed people quietly burn out behind a mask of performance? Serban Mare has lived the answer and now helps companies fix it. With 20 years of leading high-stakes engineering projects in the semiconductor industry, Ser... Show more

C. A. Fillekes

C. A. Fillekes

C. A. Fillekes is an IBM Red Hat partner engineer, actively porting and testing Kubernetes and OpenShift add-ons and features on the s390x architecture to run on the LinuxONE and System Z platforms.

C. A. Fillekes is an IBM Red Hat partner engineer, actively porting and testing Kubernetes and OpenShift add-ons and features on the s390x architecture to run on the LinuxONE and System Z platforms. Show more

Volkan Özçelik

Volkan Özçelik

Hi, I'm Volkan 👋,

As a software engineer with over two decades of experience, I've been deeply involved with the SPIFFE community, helping to expand its adoption across diverse systems.

I've had the privilege of leading the architecture for projects like SPIKE and VMware Secrets Manager, both built on SPIFFE identity principles.

My journey has taken me into fascinating territories, including active participation in the O-RAN Alliance's Security Focus Group (Working Group 11). I've collaborated with telecom operators worldwide to help integrate SPIFFE into O-RAN's identity management framework. This work has helped extend strong identity practices to the challenging edge environments of telecommunications networks.

I'm passionate about making complex security concepts accessible to everyone, which has led me to author articles, conduct live streams, and speak at various events. Good security should be understandable, implementable, and fun—that’s what I believe at heart.

When I'm not exploring new ways to implement zero-trust architectures or experimenting with concepts like human SPIFFE IDs, I'm supporting our community in the SPIFFE Slack channels or organizing onboarding events for newcomers.

Currently, I serve as Lead Principal Engineer at VMware Cloud Foundation, where I continue to advocate for identity-first security approaches in cloud-native environments.

Hi, I'm Volkan 👋, As a software engineer with over two decades of experience, I've been deeply involved with the SPIFFE community, helping to expand its adoption across diverse systems. I've had the privilege of leading the architecture for ... Show more

Franco Perduca

Franco Perduca

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies.
I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Italian conferences.
The main activities I’m involved in are: Analysis / Development /Optimization of Analytics infrastructure Performance Tuning design and implementation and ETL/ELT design and implementation on Azure

Apart from my professional activities, cycling (road) addicted

Specialties
Analytics, Data Virtualization ,IoT ,Azure

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies. I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Ita... Show more

Asankhaya Sharma

Asankhaya Sharma

Dr. Asankhaya Sharma is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Patched.codes, a deep-tech startup with the vision to automatically fix every software vulnerability in code. Dr. Sharma is a well known technology expert, author, and public speaker. He has close to two decades of experience in research and product development, holding leadership roles at startups and large enterprises.

Prior to Patched.codes, he was the Global Director of Innovation and Incubation at Veracode, an application security company. Before that, he was the Head of R&D at SourceClear (acquired by CA Technologies in 2018), the first software security company focussed on open-source security and software supply chain.

He has a PhD in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore, and has been an Adjunct Professor at the Singapore Management University, and the Singapore Institute of Technology.

Dr. Asankhaya Sharma is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Patched.codes, a deep-tech startup with the vision to automatically fix every software vulnerability in code. Dr. Sharma is a well known technology expert, author, and public spea... Show more

Sonia Cavalliere

Sonia Cavalliere

I am part of Avanade Change Enablement team in Avanade Italy manly focused on Change Management and Digital Strategy projects.

As an expert in Innovation and Generative AI, I am passionate about driving transformative solutions that empower businesses and individuals to achieve more. My work focuses on exploring and leveraging the potential of cutting-edge technologies, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft Copilot and its integration into real-world applications.

I thrive at the intersection of technology and strategy, continually seeking ways to harness AI advancements to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable impact.

I am part of Avanade Change Enablement team in Avanade Italy manly focused on Change Management and Digital Strategy projects. As an expert in Innovation and Generative AI, I am passionate about driving transformative solutions that empower busin... Show more

Marie Wiese

Marie Wiese

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology sector for 35 years and focuses on marketing automation/CRM and the digital transformation of the sales and marketing functions. Marie helps Microsoft partners, ISVs and customers build demand generation programs for their organizations.

Marie Wiese is a marketing strategist and founder of Marketing Copilot®. She is a Microsoft MVP in AI and host of the international podcast, Women Talk Tech and the podcast The Hot Seat for Microsoft Partners. Marie has worked in the technology secto... Show more

Dr. Rajesh Kumar K V

Dr. Rajesh Kumar K V

Dr. Rajesh Kumar K V is a distinguished academic and researcher with a robust background in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and interdisciplinary research. As the Chief Technological Scientist at the AI Research Centre and an Associate Professor in Business Analytics at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, Dr. Kumar brings a unique blend of technical expertise and practical insight into AI-driven innovation. Dr. Kumar's experience spans various critical domains, including Human-Computer Interface-based signal data analytics for biomedical applications, machine learning, deep learning, and business analytics. He has made significant contributions to these fields, and his work has been recognized on international platforms. His research leadership is further evidenced by his role as the Chair Professor of France Belanger of Information Systems and the Co-Chairperson of the Centre of Excellence – Sports Analytics and Management. Additionally, his work as the Advertflair Chair Professor in Marketing and Advertising underscores his ability to bridge the gap between AI technology and practical business applications.

Speaking History and Expertise

Dr. Kumar has a proven track record of delivering insightful and impactful presentations at major international conferences. Some highlights of his speaking engagements include:

Data Con LA+ IM Data 2022, California: Dr. Kumar showcased his expertise in sports analytics, highlighting the application of AI in enhancing sports performance and decision-making processes.

ICRA 2023, UK: As a participant in the workshop on Computer Vision for Wearable Robotics, organized by Harvard University, Dr. Kumar contributed to discussions on the future of AI in robotics and wearable technology.

Digital Innovation Summit, Bucharest, Romania: He was a panel member discussing the theme “Digital Landscape – Beyond AI,” where he shared his insights on the evolving role of AI in the digital economy.

AI Tech Summit, Malaga, Spain: Dr. Kumar addressed the topic “How AI is Changing the Landscape of Work,” exploring the transformative impact of AI across various industries and the future of work.

MOVE Conference 2024, London, UK: He discussed “Future Cars: How Does it Look Like,” focusing on the role of AI in shaping the future of autonomous vehicles and smart transportation.

Health Tech Asia Conference 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia: Dr. Kumar delivered a keynote session, where he discussed the integration of AI in healthcare, emphasizing innovations in biomedical applications and patient care.

Egypt Mining Forum 2024, Cairo, Egypt: Most recently, Dr. Kumar led a technical session, bringing his expertise in AI to the mining sector, exploring how AI-driven data analytics can optimize mining operations.

Technical Speaker “AIML for Network Optimization” at NetworkX Paris, France, on 8th Oct 2024.

Technical Speaker: “Air Quality Monitoring and Gas Detection Using AI Technologies” at the Air Quality and Emission conference in Birmingham, UK, on 10th Oct 2024.

Exclusive Keynote Speaker: “Transforming the Mobility Industry using AI and IoT,” Manufacturing and Mobility Live, UK, London—6th Nov 2024.

Keynote Session: “Sports Data Analytics using AI/ML Methods and Models” Data Festival GmbH, Virtual – 13th Nov 2024.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar K V is a distinguished academic and researcher with a robust background in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and interdisciplinary research. As the Chief Technological Scientist at the AI Research Centre and an Associate Profe... Show more

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi is a seasoned technology leader, IEEE Senior Member, Sigma Xi Full Member, Hackathon Raptors, IETE and IAEME Fellow with over a decade of experience architecting and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems. Specializing in cloud-native platforms, AI and IoT solutions for satellite-based internet systems, Sai has consistently spearheaded transformative projects that blend advanced distributed systems, edge computing, modular microservices, resilient data clouds, and GenAI autonomous agents to drive strategic outcomes.
As Principal Engineer Software at ST Engineering IDirect Inc., Sai led the design and deployment of the Intuition Intelligent Cloud Native Platform—a unified solution enabling containerized and virtualized network functions to run seamlessly across on-premises data centers and public clouds. His pioneering work in integrating generative AI agentic frameworks with retrieval-augmented generation and advanced LLM fine-tuning has automated routine tasks and driven intelligent decision-making, significantly improving operational decision accuracy while substantially reducing costs.
Throughout his career, Sai has implemented robust security frameworks using industry-standard protocols while transforming legacy architectures into event-driven microservices that optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs. His collaborative approach with satellite operators, external technology partners, and regulatory bodies has ensured compliance with industry standards while aligning technical strategies with market innovations.
He actively contributed to the AI research community as a Program Committee member and peer reviewer for prestigious international conferences, most recently the European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI 2025) , the 2025 IEEE Computer Society Enterprise Generative AI Summit and IEEE UEMCON among others. In addition, I have served as a judge for leading technology awards and hackathons such as the Globee Awards and the Industry Mover Awards, Raptors Hackathons helping to recognize and celebrate innovation across the industry.

Prior to his current role, Sai contributed his expertise at Hughes Network Systems, where he enhanced the HughesNet Jupiter System by developing advanced caching, compression, and DNS optimization features. His innovations significantly reduced satellite bandwidth usage and improved web page load times, directly enhancing user experience and overall system responsiveness.
Sai holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. His professional credentials include AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate, AWS Certified Developer Associate, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, and Certified Scrum Master certifications.
With proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Scala, Go), extensive experience with GenAI frameworks, and expertise in cloud-native architecture, Sai continues to drive innovation at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi is a seasoned technology leader, IEEE Senior Member, Sigma Xi Full Member, Hackathon Raptors, IETE and IAEME Fellow with over a decade of experience architecting and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance dist... Show more

Per Bay

Per Bay

Per Bay is one of the most experienced business systems consultants for Dynamics 365 Business Central in Sweden. For nearly 30 years, he has participated in hundreds of procurements and implementations of business systems.

Per Bay is one of the most experienced business systems consultants for Dynamics 365 Business Central in Sweden. For nearly 30 years, he has participated in hundreds of procurements and implementations of business systems. Show more

Kayleigh Mason

Kayleigh Mason

Kayleigh is an applied quantitative researcher with expertise in EHR-based studies, particularly in the areas of health inequality, pharmacoepidemiology, and prognosis research. Her studies focus on long-term conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, dementia, and psoriasis, and are marked by strong methodological rigour in epidemiology and biostatistics.

Kayleigh is an applied quantitative researcher with expertise in EHR-based studies, particularly in the areas of health inequality, pharmacoepidemiology, and prognosis research. Her studies focus on long-term conditions, including musculoskeletal pai... Show more

Justin Pierce

Justin Pierce

Data acquisition engineer and instrument control programmer for hardware and biotech companies; former lead engineer at a highly successful b2b software company. Vast and eclectic experience in computer graphics, electrical engineering, digital signal processing, high-level software design, team management, and more.

I am going on 16 years of career experience in .NET and adjacent technologies, currently working for Inia.AI to bring AI to high-capital banking sector. In my free-time I raise my beautiful daughter, continue development on a cross-platform UI comnponent for high-throughput electrical signal display, and spend my remaining time at the gym or hiking.

Data acquisition engineer and instrument control programmer for hardware and biotech companies; former lead engineer at a highly successful b2b software company. Vast and eclectic experience in computer graphics, electrical engineering, digital signa... Show more

Denis Stebunov

Denis Stebunov

I got my first full-time job as a developer in 1999 and have been working in software development ever since then. I wear different hats - a developer, an engineering manager, and a product manager.

I’m CTO at ivelum, where we build custom software for startups and enterprises, and I also work on Teamplify – a team management suite for engineering teams.

I got my first full-time job as a developer in 1999 and have been working in software development ever since then. I wear different hats - a developer, an engineering manager, and a product manager. I’m CTO at ivelum, where we build custom softwar... Show more

Camilo Leon

Camilo Leon

Camilo Leon is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS specialized on RDS SQL Server and based off San Francisco, California. Systems Engineer and Microsoft Consulting Services veteran with over thirty years of Software Development and IT Consulting experience working on challenging SQL Server engagements with Fortune 500 companies across the globe.

He works with AWS customers to provide architectural guidance and technical support for the design, deployment and management of their AWS relational database workloads and business applications. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking, photography, and movies.

Camilo Leon is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS specialized on RDS SQL Server and based off San Francisco, California. Systems Engineer and Microsoft Consulting Services veteran with over thirty years of Software Development and IT Consulting e... Show more

Brooke Deuson

Brooke Deuson

goingforbrooke is the founder of Trafficking Free Tomorrow where she writes anti-human trafficking software In Rust. By day, she codes innovative solutions and by night she streams her coding adventures on Twitch.

goingforbrooke is the founder of Trafficking Free Tomorrow where she writes anti-human trafficking software In Rust. By day, she codes innovative solutions and by night she streams her coding adventures on Twitch. Show more

Simon O'Toole

Simon O'Toole

I am interested in data authorisation and access control, astronomical data models, systems integration and data interoperability. I have a diverse background; with a PhD in astrophysics, I worked as a research fellow, provided technical support, and managed data systems at the Australian Astronomical Observatory. I'm now based in the Australian Astronomical Optics group at Macquarie University, leading teams to build better data infrastructure for researchers.

I am interested in data authorisation and access control, astronomical data models, systems integration and data interoperability. I have a diverse background; with a PhD in astrophysics, I worked as a research fellow, provided technical support, and... Show more

Vinay Sati

Vinay Sati

I am a cybersecurity professional with a proven track record of identifying and securing vulnerabilities across several high-profile platforms, including Google, Facebook, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. My expertise in ethical hacking and cyber defense has earned me recognition at both national and international levels.

I have had the honor of being invited as a speaker by prestigious institutions and government bodies such as the National Informatics Centre (NIC), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Delhi University, IIT Delhi, and IIT Roorkee. In these engagements, I have shared my insights and expertise with senior scientists, government officials, and academic leaders.

My work in securing leading Indian banks—including Axis Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and IndusInd Bank—demonstrates my commitment to enhancing cybersecurity in critical financial sectors. I have also collaborated closely with various government agencies to strengthen digital infrastructure and cyber resilience.

My contributions have been featured in prominent media outlets, including Dailyhunt News, and my recent session with NIC was broadcast live on DD News and is archived on the Government Webcast Portal.

I am a cybersecurity professional with a proven track record of identifying and securing vulnerabilities across several high-profile platforms, including Google, Facebook, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. My expertise in ethical ha... Show more

Larissa Azevedo

Larissa Azevedo

Microsoft MVP em Web Development & Developer Tools, mentora de desenvolvedores, palestrante, Software Engineer com + de 9 anos na área de tecnologia, sendo guia de carreira em tecnologia e desenvolvimento front-end nas redes @lari.sazevedo e mãe de 6 gatos.

Microsoft MVP em Web Development & Developer Tools, mentora de desenvolvedores, palestrante, Software Engineer com + de 9 anos na área de tecnologia, sendo guia de carreira em tecnologia e desenvolvimento front-end nas redes @lari.sazevedo e mãe de 6... Show more

Janet Robb Robb

Janet Robb Robb

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort it requires to be successful.

Janet is one of the founding members of the power platform community & known for mentoring & supporting up & coming talent. Janet is passionate about ensuring a safe & equal opportunities for women within the IT industry.
She is known for being straight talking – you have be warned.

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort... Show more

Bradley D. Steyn

Bradley D. Steyn

This is not a fictional thriller — it’s a real-life journey from covert operative to global truth-teller. In this raw and revelatory session, Bradley “Hawk” Steyn unpacks his transformation from apartheid-era intelligence operative to a whistleblower who exposed criminality and extremism within powerful state systems.
Using real-world case studies, never-before-shared stories, and visual documentation from his covert years, Bradley offers a deep-dive into the psychological, moral, and systemic toll of standing up against corruption from the inside.
He’ll walk the audience through key turning points: how intelligence was manipulated to target innocent civilians, the moment he chose truth over complicity, and the personal cost of betrayal, surveillance, and exile.
This is a high-impact, high-integrity talk for organizations navigating crisis, ethical leadership, and institutional reform.
Why it matters: In a world where disinformation and institutional mistrust are skyrocketing, this session delivers a rare inside-out perspective on how integrity — even in the darkest corridors of power — can be a catalyst for reform.

This is not a fictional thriller — it’s a real-life journey from covert operative to global truth-teller. In this raw and revelatory session, Bradley “Hawk” Steyn unpacks his transformation from apartheid-era intelligence operative to a whistleblower... Show more

Colleen Turner

Colleen Turner

Colleen is an Associate Vice President and Michael Baker’s Greater DC / Maryland Planning Practice Lead, with 25 years of experience in transportation and environmental planning and policy. She leads a team of professionals dedicated to accelerating the electrification of the transportation sector through the development of plans, programs, and policies for state and local governments.

Colleen returned to Michael Baker in February 2021 following her employment as the Assistant Director of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Planning and Capital Programming (OPCP). During her tenure at MDOT, Colleen oversaw long-range environmental planning and the planning and deployment of innovative transportation technologies including zero emission vehicles (ZEV) and connected and automated vehicles (CAV). She managed MDOT’s air quality and climate change mitigation programs and participated in national discussions related to the electrification of the transportation sector, sharing her expertise with the White House, the National Governor’s Association (NGA), the Transportation Research Board (TRB), and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

Colleen is a member of the TRB Standing Committee on Alternative Fuels and Technologies (AMS40). She is the former Chair of the AASHTO Air Quality Climate Change and Energy subcommittee of the Committee on Environment and Sustainability.

Colleen is an Associate Vice President and Michael Baker’s Greater DC / Maryland Planning Practice Lead, with 25 years of experience in transportation and environmental planning and policy. She leads a team of professionals dedicated to accelerating ... Show more

Kjell Petter Myhren

Kjell Petter Myhren

Since 2008 working at Statnett, focusing on system operation and market. Have had several positions within Statnett control rooms and development of IT-systems both for asset monitoring and market control.
Now working in Statnett R&D department. Focusing on development of IT systems and methods for Future System operations and Market.
Holds a Master degree of Science in Energy and Environment from 2007 at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Since 2008 working at Statnett, focusing on system operation and market. Have had several positions within Statnett control rooms and development of IT-systems both for asset monitoring and market control. Now working in Statnett R&D department. Foc... Show more

Leonardo Dipilato

Leonardo Dipilato

Computational Fluid Dynamics engineer, Data Analyst, and BIG nerd.

Leonardo has been doing freelance data analysis for years, doing trend analysis for market prediction, sentiment analysis on event feedback, and explainable AI for high-stakes applications. In recent years, he's also been applying Machine Learning models to physics applications, such as modal decomposition, sparse dynamics, and physics-informed reduced-order modeling.

Leonardo's Pokédex entry says: if he's not solving supercavitating flows around hydrofoils, wondering whether there's any bias in a dataset, or doing random Leetcode/Project Euler questions, you'll find him organizing community tech events or attending them. Approach with some food and you'll be best friends!

Computational Fluid Dynamics engineer, Data Analyst, and BIG nerd. Leonardo has been doing freelance data analysis for years, doing trend analysis for market prediction, sentiment analysis on event feedback, and explainable AI for high-stakes appl... Show more

Marie Oestreich

Marie Oestreich

Dr. Marie Oestreich is a Software Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting, where her work focusses on generative AI, including serving and inference as well as GPU-programming.
Before joining TNG, Marie Oestreich received her doctorate in Computational Life Sciences followed by postdoctoral studies on generative AI in drug development.

Dr. Marie Oestreich is a Software Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting, where her work focusses on generative AI, including serving and inference as well as GPU-programming. Before joining TNG, Marie Oestreich received her doctorate in Computatio... Show more

Christiano Covino

Christiano Covino

Christiano Covino is a visionary musician and filmmaker taking the music & NFT world by storm. With his over 15 years of experience in funding and creating content in new and exciting ways, combined with his quest to technologically innovate, he is redefining what it means to create art in the 21st century.

Christiano has mastered the art of combining technology and viral strategy with traditional entertainment techniques to create an experience that is truly unique. His work is a glimpse into the future of artistic expression and community engagement.

As an entertainer, Christiano galvanizes his fanbase, his ability to connect with audiences on a deep and emotional level is unparalleled, and his dedication to his craft is unmatched. His influence on the industry is sure to be felt for generations to come.

Find all Christiano’s NFTs & projects at:
https://linktr.ee/HeyChristiano

Find him on all social networks: @HeyChristiano

Christiano Covino is a visionary musician and filmmaker taking the music & NFT world by storm. With his over 15 years of experience in funding and creating content in new and exciting ways, combined with his quest to technologically innovate, he is r... Show more

Georgios Ntanakas

Georgios Ntanakas

Starting with an industrial PhD in aerodynamic optimization of airplane engines, I transitioned into the data realm, working as both an engineer and a manager for companies ranging from scale-ups to Meta. I'm currently the Associate Director for Business Data Engineering at GWI. I'm also an avid runner, with distances extending up to marathons.

Starting with an industrial PhD in aerodynamic optimization of airplane engines, I transitioned into the data realm, working as both an engineer and a manager for companies ranging from scale-ups to Meta. I'm currently the Associate Director for Busi... Show more

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