Benjamin is a developer at a large international pharmaceutical company, where he engineers solutions for a healthier world. He's passionate about engineering in all its forms - whether that's software architecture, 3D printing, smart-home automations, or wrenching on cars and motorcycles. An open-source enthusiast and relentless problem-solver by nature, he's happiest when tinkering with something new. Off the clock, he plays the drums, makes music, and most recently joined the local volunteer fire brigade.

Benjamin is a developer at a large international pharmaceutical company, where he engineers solutions for a healthier world. He's passionate about engineering in all its forms - whether that's software architecture, 3D printing, smart-home automation... Show more

Senior Manager of ML Engineering, AI thought leader with 10+ years working worldwide from biomedical research, IoT, to financial service and digital media. She is a cloud enthusiastic, public speaker and active tech advocate among the Google Developers Community as Women TechMakers Ambassador.

Senior Manager of ML Engineering, AI thought leader with 10+ years working worldwide from biomedical research, IoT, to financial service and digital media. She is a cloud enthusiastic, public speaker and active tech advocate among the Google Develope... Show more

Ritwik Joshi is a well-recognized technical expert with over a decade of experience in AI, Robotics, and Automation. He started his entrepreneurial journey as the ex-co-founder of an AI-based chatbot startup, where he was instrumental in shaping both the technology and strategy. Ritwik has a deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies, having developed advanced applications for humanoid robots and integrated cognitive capabilities that push the limits of innovation.

With education from IIM Ahmedabad and ISB Hyderabad, Ritwik has sharpened his skills in entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and corporate communication. His expertise in Robotics and Generative AI allows him to craft solutions that tackle complex business challenges.

As a seasoned 2X TEDx and public speaker, Ritwik has shared his knowledge at prominent events like IBM Developer Connect Conferences and Microsoft Students Club Pilani. His blend of technical expertise and business insight makes him a respected leader in the industry, continually driving the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

Ritwik Joshi is a well-recognized technical expert with over a decade of experience in AI, Robotics, and Automation. He started his entrepreneurial journey as the ex-co-founder of an AI-based chatbot startup, where he was instrumental in shaping both... Show more

The Flow Architect behind Olympic Champions & Global Brands | Helping elite athletes & leaders to be their best when it matters most | 8+ years coaching C-suite, founders, Olympic athletes & high performing teams

The Flow Architect behind Olympic Champions & Global Brands | Helping elite athletes & leaders to be their best when it matters most | 8+ years coaching C-suite, founders, Olympic athletes & high performing teams Show more

Roel Heremans is a Brussels-based keynote speaker and transdigital artist
working with sound, videogames, neurotechnology and AI.

His talks help audiences understand how emerging technologies are
changing perception, attention, imagination and mental privacy.

Grounded in interactive installations such as The NeuroRight Arcades,
he connects artistic practice with concrete questions around
human-AI interaction, neuroethics and the future of embodied technology.

Recent work and talks have been presented in contexts including
Ars Electronica, Sónar+D, Science Gallery Monterrey, K11 Wuhan,
Espacio Fundación Telefónica, Elmos Group and Privacy Salon Gent.

Roel Heremans is a Brussels-based keynote speaker and transdigital artist working with sound, videogames, neurotechnology and AI. His talks help audiences understand how emerging technologies are changing perception, attention, imagination and... Show more

Erica is an AI cybersecurity architect and consultant, and was a software engineer and cybersecurity hobbyist for several years before becoming an application security red-teamer in 2018. Since then, she has been earning bug bounties, releasing new CVEs and original exploit techniques, training penetration testers and conducting R&D projects as a cybersecurity technical lead. Erica organizes 2600, a local offensive cybersecurity meetup, and has spoken about hacking, bot writing, and various hacking topics at many conferences and meetups, including Black Hat Europe, SkyTalks, CactusCon, Live360!, SnowTalks and DEFCON, the world's largest hacker conference. She has also volunteered at Red Team Village at DEFCON in Vegas. Erica holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern Maine.

Erica is an AI cybersecurity architect and consultant, and was a software engineer and cybersecurity hobbyist for several years before becoming an application security red-teamer in 2018. Since then, she has been earning bug bounties, releasing new C... Show more

Visionary AI Leader & Solution Architect: 18+ years of technical excellence with an IIT Delhi pedigree, specializing in bridging cutting-edge research with enterprise-scale deployment. Proven expertise in Strategic Budgeting, Vendor Management (RFP), and Data Governance through high-stakes collaborations with Google Deepmind and the Ministry of Health (MoHFW). Expert in architecting Agentic Ecosystems, leveraging A2A orchestration and Model Context Protocol (MCP)—alongside GenAI, Agentic RAG, and MLOps pipelines impacting millions of users.

Visionary AI Leader & Solution Architect: 18+ years of technical excellence with an IIT Delhi pedigree, specializing in bridging cutting-edge research with enterprise-scale deployment. Proven expertise in Strategic Budgeting, Vendor Management (RFP),... Show more

Barbara Stolarczyk is a Process and CQV Engineer with 13 years of experience in process engineering and utilities design.

Barbara is a Fluor CQV and GMP Subject Matter Expert. Her experience includes developing Validation Master Plans, performing impact assessments and quality risk assessments, conducting GMP compliance reviews, she is adept at ensuring regulatory compliance and seamlessly integrating CQV strategies with design and project execution.
She is representing ISPE Poland Affiliate (including C&Q CoP).

Professional experience covers projects for Clients as Novonordisk, Fujifilm, Lilly.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Master’s Degree, Chemical and Process Engineering, Polymer Chemical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Barbara Stolarczyk is a Process and CQV Engineer with 13 years of experience in process engineering and utilities design. Barbara is a Fluor CQV and GMP Subject Matter Expert. Her experience includes developing Validation Master Plans, performing ... Show more

Dr. Sandesh Lamsal is a practising physician and public figure from Nepal. He helps audiences and organisations bridge medicine, digital influence, and social impact. He translates clinical knowledge into clear, actionable health education using real patient stories and both Nepali and global perspectives. This enables individuals and communities to make informed decisions on prevention, well-being, and daily resilience.

As a social media creator, philanthropist, and author, Dr. Lamsal delivers practical insights on digital wellness, youth empowerment, public health innovation, and community leadership. His talks and programmes connect health education with responsible online habits and measurable social action. They inspire individuals, NGOs, schools, and healthcare partners to collaborate and create lasting change.

Dr. Sandesh Lamsal is a practising physician and public figure from Nepal. He helps audiences and organisations bridge medicine, digital influence, and social impact. He translates clinical knowledge into clear, actionable health education using real... Show more

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, Product Security, Physical Security, and Compliance audits.

Before joining TAXbit in 2023, he was Head of Cloud Security at Uber Engineering in Seattle. There, he built a team working on secure-by-default architecture, best practices, engineering standards, automated compliance (SOC II, SOX, PCI, HIPPA, GDPR, ISO 27001), monitoring tools, data security, and threat detection/response solutions for all of Uber’s cloud assets and engineering efforts.

Prior to that, Oliver spent over 18 years at Microsoft, where he worked in various engineering and engineering management roles contributing to Windows client security (developing, testing, and releasing security updates), anti-piracy, cloud security standards, security testing (Windows, Office, and Azure), and continuous integration/delivery for all the company’s commercial online services.

In his spare time, he also volunteers to deliver (security) engineering training to schools and start-up companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, ... Show more

Humphrey Afobhokhan is the founder of Medyl, a healthcare AI platform focused on enabling patients to own and structure their health data for better clinical understanding and AI-driven insights.

His work sits at the intersection of data infrastructure, AI system design, and healthcare interoperability. He has published multiple research papers on patient-centered data architectures and AI governance, exploring how fragmented data limits the effectiveness of modern AI systems.

With a background spanning business analytics, data science, and system design, Humphrey focuses on building practical, real-world solutions that bridge the gap between AI capabilities and usable data in complex environments.

Humphrey Afobhokhan is the founder of Medyl, a healthcare AI platform focused on enabling patients to own and structure their health data for better clinical understanding and AI-driven insights. His work sits at the intersection of data infrastru... Show more

I am a multidisciplinary researcher and innovator, specializing in advancing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, quantum physics, and theoretical philosophy.
My current research focuses on the intersection of AI safety, large generative model interpretability, and the development of scalable, adaptive solutions to complex global challenges. I aim to leverage technology to unlock new possibilities for humanity, while ensuring ethical and sustainable advancements.

I am a multidisciplinary researcher and innovator, specializing in advancing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, quantum physics, and theoretical philosophy. My current research focuses on the intersection of AI safety, large generative model... Show more

Dr. Saara Haapanen is a performance strategist, speaker, and PhD in Sport & Exercise Psychology who helps organizations improve leadership, retention, motivation, and human performance without burnout.

With more than 25 years of coaching high performers, from elite athletes to executives and growth-focused teams, she translates performance science into practical systems leaders can use immediately.

Her work focuses on leadership effectiveness, workplace well-being, communication, accountability, and unlocking the strengths of neurodivergent talent in modern organizations.

Saara has been featured in Forbes Health, Shape, Reader’s Digest, and other national media. Known for energetic, thought-provoking sessions, she helps audiences rethink what drives performance and what quietly destroys it.

Her sessions help leaders identify costly blind spots and the strategic initiatives worth funding next.

Dr. Saara Haapanen is a performance strategist, speaker, and PhD in Sport & Exercise Psychology who helps organizations improve leadership, retention, motivation, and human performance without burnout. With more than 25 years of coaching high perf... Show more

DR. GURURAJ H L (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University India in 2019. He has published more than 200 research articles in peer-reviewed and reputed international journals. He has authored 15 Edited books in Springer, IET, IGI Global and Taylor & Francis. He has presented more than 100 papers at various international conferences. He is a Senior Member of ACM. He received a Young Scientist International Travel Support ITS-SERB, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in December 2016. He was a recipient of best paper awards at various national and international conferences. He was appointed as an ACM Distinguish Speaker (2018–2021) by the ACM U.S. Council. He has honoured as Keynote Speaker, Session chair, TPC member, Advisory committee member at International Seminars, Workshops and Conferences across Globe. Prof. Gururaj’s research interests are Applications in Machine and federated Learning, data mining, Blockchain and cyber security.

DR. GURURAJ H L (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University India in 2019. He has published more than 200 research articles in peer-reviewed and reputed international ... Show more

Manuela Raidl is a Change and Communication Manager who helps organizations navigate complexity and transformation with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

Her journey into change work began through agile. What started with becoming a Scrum Master evolved into a broader focus on how teams and organizations adapt, learn, and grow. Today, Manuela sees agility not just as a framework, but as a mindset that underpins successful change.

Over the past year, she has spoken at several conferences across Europe, sharing practical insights on topics such as cultural challenges and team development. Whether working with engineers or executives, Manuela builds bridges between strategy and people – turning change initiatives into real, lived progress.

Manuela Raidl is a Change and Communication Manager who helps organizations navigate complexity and transformation with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Her journey into change work began through agile. What started with becoming a Scrum Master evol... Show more

Oliver Hebnes is a seasoned Data & AI tech lead. He specializes in ensuring machine learning models are not only accurate and efficient but also maintainable and scalable. A physicist by training, Oliver completed his MSc in computational physics at the University of Oslo (UiO), where he studied new quantum material platforms using machine learning methods. Transitioning from computational physics to the practical realms of technology, Oliver's professional journey has spanned multiple industries, including energy, educational technology, and finance.

Oliver Hebnes is a seasoned Data & AI tech lead. He specializes in ensuring machine learning models are not only accurate and efficient but also maintainable and scalable. A physicist by training, Oliver completed his MSc in computational physics at ... Show more

Marianne is a Change Management Specialist with extensive experience in helping both organizations and end users with way of working in the modern, digital workplace. She has a broad expertise in the productivity applications in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Marianne has an ability to see the big picture from an end-user perspective in the digital work environment. Marianne can explain complicated things in a simple way, which makes her a highly appreciated speaker and trainer, fluent in English, Swedish and Finnish.

Marianne is a Change Management Specialist with extensive experience in helping both organizations and end users with way of working in the modern, digital workplace. She has a broad expertise in the productivity applications in Microsoft 365 and Mic... Show more

Chairman of AIM Austria, Expert for Medical Informatics, Clinical Decision Support Systems and Ambient AI application

Chairman of AIM Austria, Expert for Medical Informatics, Clinical Decision Support Systems and Ambient AI application Show more

I build AI products with hands-on implementation across design, product, and engineering. Lately, I am focused on AI-driven drug discovery products using LLMs and graph neural networks to translate research pain points into automated discovery pipelines. Previously, I worked across fintech and retail, with a foundation in product analytics, business intelligence, and software engineering.

I build AI products with hands-on implementation across design, product, and engineering. Lately, I am focused on AI-driven drug discovery products using LLMs and graph neural networks to translate research pain points into automated discovery pipeli... Show more

Jan is an experienced solution architect with over 15 years of experience as Kotlin/Java developer. He loves to combine architecture and coding as this is the sweet spot to invent clever, solutions that have an impact in society.

With a MSc. in Geophysics he has a natural interest in geospatial technology, climate change and maps. He has mainly leveraged these for the public interest in assignments for Dutch government agencies.

In his spare time he practices photography with a focus on street and documentary photography. Living in a university town, he is engaged in a project that supports students and young professionals in the area of well-being and meaning.

Jan is an experienced solution architect with over 15 years of experience as Kotlin/Java developer. He loves to combine architecture and coding as this is the sweet spot to invent clever, solutions that have an impact in society. With a MSc. in Ge... Show more

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Engineer working at @kairos_ds
GDG Madrid Organizer

I ♥ #JS. The opinions stated here are my own, not necessarily those of my company

Engineer working at @kairos_ds GDG Madrid Organizer I ♥ #JS. The opinions stated here are my own, not necessarily those of my company Show more

Albert Dorador is an Adjunct Professor of Statistics (BarcelonaTech) and Mathematics (Pompeu Fabra). He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and previously served at the European Central Bank, specializing in financial risk management and machine learning applications. Albert is the creator of the TRUST and Renet algorithms among others, focusing on the intersection of high-performance optimization and auditable, "human-scale" machine learning. His work centers on solving the "Interpretability Gap" in high-stakes regulatory environments, moving the industry toward deterministic and forensic-grade AI transparency.

Albert Dorador is an Adjunct Professor of Statistics (BarcelonaTech) and Mathematics (Pompeu Fabra). He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and previously served at the European Central Bank, specializing in financial r... Show more

Solution Architect at Thales Alenia Space, where I lead the European ORCHIDE project, focusing on the development of cloud-native, unikernel-based orchestrators for space onboard systems, AI workloads, and satellite image processing. I also participate in several projects dedicated to advancing edge cloud technologies. Experienced in microservices architecture, CI/CD, and DevSecOps, driving innovation initiatives. With over 16 years of experience in technical leadership, system design, and the implementation of successful solutions, I'm continuously driven by curiosity and motivated by complex challenges.

Solution Architect at Thales Alenia Space, where I lead the European ORCHIDE project, focusing on the development of cloud-native, unikernel-based orchestrators for space onboard systems, AI workloads, and satellite image processing. I also participa... Show more

Stephanie Colores Bueno is a former Fortune 100 HR executive with over 23 years at Procter & Gamble, where she led global leadership development, culture transformation, and enterprise change initiatives. In her final years, she played a key role in shaping the growth and restructuring of the Information Technology function, supporting enterprise digital transformation and the adoption of AI. She is the Founder of Strategic Connexus, a boutique advisory firm focused on strategy, transformation, and leadership development, helping founders and mid-sized organizations connect strategy, people, and technology to drive adoption, transformation, and growth. She is currently completing the Chief Human Resources Officer Executive Program at Wharton, University of Pennsylvania.
Stephanie is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and executive coach who equips leaders and teams to navigate complexity, lead through transformation, and build high-performing, human-centered cultures. Drawing from over two decades of global experience across three countries, she brings a practical, business-driven perspective grounded in real enterprise transformation. Her sessions combine leadership, change management, and storytelling to create engaging, actionable experiences that resonate from emerging leaders to C-suite executives. Known for translating strategy into people-centered execution, she helps organizations close the gap between vision and results in today’s fast-evolving digital environment. Her work focuses on enabling founders and leaders of growing, mid-sized organizations to lead at the pace of transformation—aligning strategy, people, and technology to accelerate adoption, strengthen execution, and deliver measurable business results.

Stephanie Colores Bueno is a former Fortune 100 HR executive with over 23 years at Procter & Gamble, where she led global leadership development, culture transformation, and enterprise change initiatives. In her final years, she played a key role in ... Show more

Christopher Danz is AI & Data Manager at DRK Kliniken Berlin, where he builds the hospital group's AI and ML ecosystem from the ground up. With a background in ML engineering and a focus on Responsible AI, he bridges the gap between technical innovation and real-world healthcare impact. Through Danz Data Lab, he helps organizations cut through the hype and build AI that actually works.

Christopher Danz is AI & Data Manager at DRK Kliniken Berlin, where he builds the hospital group's AI and ML ecosystem from the ground up. With a background in ML engineering and a focus on Responsible AI, he bridges the gap between technical innovat... Show more

Dr. Andrew Young Choi is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pace University, where he teaches and supervises in the Clinical Health Psychology Program.

His award-winning scholarship employs queer of color critique to illuminate the complexities of intersectionality, racism-related stress, and identity among Asian Americans. Leveraging psychoanalytic concepts, his interdisciplinary research explores the evolving nature of anti-Asian racialization and its theoretical and clinical implications. He brings advanced methodological expertise, including critical analysis, multivariate statistics, psychometrics, structural equation modeling, and qualitative content analysis. He has authored over 20 publications and received more than 30 awards, honors, and fellowships for his intellectual contributions.

Dr. Choi is board-certified in Counseling Psychology and specializes in culturally responsive psychodynamic psychotherapy for high-performing professionals from diverse backgrounds. He creatively integrates insight-oriented, goal-focused, and decolonial principles to support a broad range of mental health goals. He has provided effective care across diverse settings—including college counseling centers, community mental health clinics, and inpatient and outpatient hospitals—with extensive public sector experience serving clients from global majority and LGBTQ+ populations.

He earned his PhD in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology at the Counseling and Student Development Center of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Cambridge Health Alliance / Harvard Medical School. He is an alumnus APA Minority Fellow, Pacific Athletic Conference (PAC-12) Postgraduate Scholar, and University of California Regents Special Fellow.

Dr. Andrew Young Choi is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pace University, where he teaches and supervises in the Clinical Health Psychology Program. His award-winning scholarship employs queer of color critique to illuminate the complexit... Show more

Joel Benge is a recovering cybersecurity analyst, speaker, author, and messaging consultant who helps highly technical people communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. He works with cybersecurity startups, engineers, and technical founders who are tired of being misunderstood, ignored, or oversimplified.

Joel is the author of Be a Nerd That Talks Good and the host of the “Nerds That Talk Good” podcast, where he interviews hackers, technologists, and builders about turning expertise into messages that actually land. His work focuses on practical frameworks—diagnostics, narrative structures, and game-based tools—that help smart people stay smart while becoming more effective communicators.

He has spoken at cybersecurity and tech events including DEF CON and CyberMarketingCon, and regularly runs hands-on workshops for technical teams who want to sharpen how they explain risk, systems, and ideas—without resorting to buzzwords or hype.

Joel Benge is a recovering cybersecurity analyst, speaker, author, and messaging consultant who helps highly technical people communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. He works with cybersecurity startups, engineers, and technical founders wh... Show more

What sets Dr. Freeman apart is not advice or frameworks, but the space he creates. His work is intentionally calm, confidential, and unhurried—a place where leaders can talk openly, explore ideas, and sort through complexity without performance or politics getting in the way. Conversations are relaxed, human, and grounded, even when the issues are serious. Clients often say they don’t feel “coached” or “consulted,” but genuinely heard. The result is clarity that feels earned, not imposed—and decisions that feel steadier because they were thought through in a space that was both rigorous and welcoming.

Dr. Daniel Freeman brings together an uncommon mix of training and lived experience. With a background in sociology and a doctorate in global leadership, a decade of nonprofit leadership experience, combined with years as a former professional athlete, nationally recognized track and field coach, consultant, and adjunct instructor, his work is shaped by both academic rigor and real-world pressure. Over the past decade, he has held thousands of one-on-one conversations with nonprofit executives, Fortune 500 CEOs, founders, athletes, and coaches. That experience has given him a deep understanding of how leaders actually think, decide, and carry responsibility.

What sets Dr. Freeman apart is not advice or frameworks, but the space he creates. His work is intentionally calm, confidential, and unhurried—a place where leaders can talk openly, explore ideas, and sort through complexity without performance or po... Show more

Liene Freija Lund is a leadership and communication consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organisations, including senior roles within the United Nations system.

She works with leaders and teams to improve how they think, communicate and make decisions in complex and high-pressure environments. Her work focuses on attentive communication, emotional intelligence and decision-making as practical leadership tools — not abstract concepts.

Liene is the co-founder of Pathfinder Duo, SIA, a consultancy combining leadership development with cybersecurity and organisational resilience. She designs and delivers executive trainings, workshops and coaching programmes for organisations across Europe.

Alongside her professional work, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Communication, Behaviour and Credibility Analysis, where her research explores how emotional intelligence and communication directly impact team performance.

Her speaking style combines clarity, depth and real-world experience, offering audiences practical insights they can apply immediately in their leadership and professional roles.

Liene Freija Lund is a leadership and communication consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organisations, including senior roles within the United Nations system. She works with leaders and teams to improve how they think, co... Show more