Dr. Christoph Lohrmann is Senior Software Developer at Q.ANT, a deep-tech scale-up developing photonic processors that compute with light to enable energy-efficient AI and high-performance computing. At Q.ANT, he contributes to the development and application of next-generation computing architectures based on photonics and advanced algorithms.
Previously, he conducted research in computational physics and complex systems, focusing on the behavior of self-propelled agents, bio-inspired motion strategies, and reinforcement learning approaches for micro-robotics.
Christoph Lohrmann studied physics at the University of Stuttgart, where he developed a strong interdisciplinary background bridging physics, machine learning, and emerging computing technologies.

Dr. Christoph Lohrmann is Senior Software Developer at Q.ANT, a deep-tech scale-up developing photonic processors that compute with light to enable energy-efficient AI and high-performance computing. At Q.ANT, he contributes to the development and ap... Show more

Sunil Nawaz is a certified project manager, STEM educator, and laboratory consultant dedicated to bridging the gap between local classrooms and global innovation. Holding an MPhil in Microbiology and a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), his work for STEM Ed globalization was recognized and he was awarded International Educator award by International School Network Pakistan on Teachers Day 2025. He uniquely combines scientific rigor with advanced instructional design. Sunil specializes in modernizing laboratory infrastructure and navigating the complex logistics of international educational tourism, successfully bringing global technology and aerospace programs directly to student communities in Pakistan.
Driven by a profound commitment to educational equity, Sunil focuses on expanding firsthand access to next-generation technologies for students from underserved and marginalized backgrounds. By forging strategic cross-border partnerships with international technical organizations, he has pioneered models for resource-sharing that bypass heavy budget constraints through intentional design. Sunil provides scalable, practical blueprints that empower institutions to transform standard classrooms into globally benchmarks hubs of innovation.

Sunil Nawaz is a certified project manager, STEM educator, and laboratory consultant dedicated to bridging the gap between local classrooms and global innovation. Holding an MPhil in Microbiology and a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), his work for STEM... Show more

I'm a machine learning engineer at Altos Labs where the mission is to reverse disease, injury and the disabilities that occur throughout life by restoring cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation.
previously I worked at Meta and before that i was at Qualcomm.
I did my phd in electrical and computer engineering at George Mason University.

I'm a machine learning engineer at Altos Labs where the mission is to reverse disease, injury and the disabilities that occur throughout life by restoring cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation. previously I worked at Meta and before t... Show more

Dyhia Zatout is a 26 year old female electrical engineer specialising in telecommunications with a Bachelor of Science from Qatar and a Master of Science in Advanced Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Sussex, UK. She has worked in leading organisations including Petrotech, Oxygen Company Qatar, and TotalEnergies.

At the University of Doha for Science and Technology, Dyhia led cross-disciplinary projects in IoT-based wearable technologies and renewable energy systems, including solar and wind turbine technologies, applying smart engineering solutions to enhance sustainability, performance, and industrial applications. At the university of Sussex , She also led projects in robotics, image processing for car detection, and AI/machine learning applications for corrosion detection using cutting-edge TENG technology, all of which required strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills, making her highly aware of the steps and practices critical for successful engineering projects.

Through her participation in the TotalEnergies seminar, Dyhia further expanded her knowledge and practical understanding of renewable energy integration, gaining insights into large-scale energy transition strategies.

Dyhia’s professional journey bridges deep technical expertise with a passion for engineering leadership and culture. She advocates for engineering environments that promote collaboration, innovation, and ethical responsibility, inspiring engineers to lead with precision, purpose, and strategic vision, shaping technology-driven solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

Dyhia Zatout is a 26 year old female electrical engineer specialising in telecommunications with a Bachelor of Science from Qatar and a Master of Science in Advanced Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Sussex, UK. She has wo... Show more

I'm a theoretical physicist specialized in biological complex systems; i focus my work at Almawave on LLM evaluation, NLP metrics development and on intersection of statistical physics and machine learning.​

I'm a theoretical physicist specialized in biological complex systems; i focus my work at Almawave on LLM evaluation, NLP metrics development and on intersection of statistical physics and machine learning.​ Show more

Roberto Bagnara is professor of Computer Science at the University of Parma and Software Verification Expert and Evangelist at BUGSENG. He coauthored more than 40 papers, in international journals and conference proceedings, on programming languages, static analysis and other techniques for software verification. He is a member of the MISRA C and MISRA SQM Working Groups and of the ISO standardization working group for the C programming language.

Roberto Bagnara is professor of Computer Science at the University of Parma and Software Verification Expert and Evangelist at BUGSENG. He coauthored more than 40 papers, in international journals and conference proceedings, on programming languages,... Show more

Davide Conficconi is a Assistant Professor in Computer Systems at Politecnico di Milano, leading a research programme in hardware-software co-design of digital systems to are fundamentally more efficient, scalable, and aligned with the semantics of the domains they support.

As co-organiser of the Whiskey AI workshop, he explores how energy-efficient computing systems can impact whiskey aging for a sustainable production

Davide Conficconi is a Assistant Professor in Computer Systems at Politecnico di Milano, leading a research programme in hardware-software co-design of digital systems to are fundamentally more efficient, scalable, and aligned with the semantics of t... Show more

I used to think productivity was about stacking tools.

So I did what everyone secretly does:

→ Signed up for every new AI app
→ Ran 10+ subscriptions at the same time
→ Automated things that didn’t even need automating

It felt busy.
It wasn’t smart.

Then most companies did what companies do:
“Here’s Copilot.
We paid for it.
Be more productive.”

No training.
No examples.
No guidance on what works and what absolutely doesn’t.

So everyone defaults back to ChatGPT or whatever usual suspect they already knew
and Copilot becomes this expensive icon in the taskbar.

That’s the gap I solve.

At some point, I stopped chasing every new app and focused fully on Copilot inside Microsoft 365.
It’s secure.
It works where the real work actually happens.
And it saves time without extra complexity.

This mattered to me because I’m a dad, a husband, someone running a business, and someone who trains almost every day.
If a tool isn’t making my week easier, I won’t use it.

Copilot did.
So I went deeper.
And eventually, it became the core of my work.

Today, I help knowledge workers win back 4+ hours every week by:

• showing what actually saves time
• exposing what doesn’t
• building practical Copilot habits that fit their real job, not theory

What I’ve learned:

→ Most people have the right tools but use them the wrong way
→ ChatGPT is not Copilot, and using them the same way wastes hours
→ Productivity improves when systems are simple, not overwhelming

These days, I train teams, build Copilot systems, and share practical tips that people can use the same day.

And when I’m not doing that?

I’m with my family, swimming in the ocean, or training, the parts of life that remind me why time actually matters.

If you want Copilot to finally start paying off instead of collecting dust…

I used to think productivity was about stacking tools. So I did what everyone secretly does: → Signed up for every new AI app → Ran 10+ subscriptions at the same time → Automated things that didn’t even need automating It felt busy. It wa... Show more

Rehana Sultana Khan is a seasoned Technical Program Manager and Product Leader with over 16 years of experience in artificial intelligence, discrete manufacturing, financial services, and banking. She has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions, optimizing processes, and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
Rehana has successfully managed end-to-end product delivery, SaaS platform development, and cross-functional program management in organizations like Versa Networks, [24]7.ai, Inspyrus, and Apple. She has expertise in Agile methodologies, microservices architecture, cloud-based solutions, and enterprise software development, with hands-on proficiency in Java, Python, Node.js, and various frameworks and databases.
Recognized as one of the Top 5 Empowering Women 2024 (eWOW Awards), Rehana is also an active mentor and advisor for women in technology and leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communications and has completed a Data Science program at UC Berkeley.

Rehana Sultana Khan is a seasoned Technical Program Manager and Product Leader with over 16 years of experience in artificial intelligence, discrete manufacturing, financial services, and banking. She has a proven track record of delivering innovativ... Show more

PhD, Senior projectmanager tech (Photonics, Semiconductors and Heterogenous Systems), business developer at Oost NL and ChipNL Competence Center and domain manager semicon for NXTGEN High Tech

PhD, Senior projectmanager tech (Photonics, Semiconductors and Heterogenous Systems), business developer at Oost NL and ChipNL Competence Center and domain manager semicon for NXTGEN High Tech Show more

Eric is a software and firmware engineer with over 30 years of experience in C and C++–based systems development, spanning embedded firmware, low-level infrastructure, and hardware–software interfaces. His work emphasizes stable abstractions, precise interface contracts, and long-term maintainability across implementations.

He has served as a technical contributor to the LXI Consortium and was a member of the working group for the LXI 1.6 specification, collaborating with multi-vendor teams to define interoperable, standards-based instrumentation interfaces. Eric brings a pragmatic, implementation-driven perspective to standards development, balancing technical rigor with deployability and backward compatibility.

Eric is a software and firmware engineer with over 30 years of experience in C and C++–based systems development, spanning embedded firmware, low-level infrastructure, and hardware–software interfaces. His work emphasizes stable abstractions, precise... Show more

Diogo Reis Santos is a Staff Data Scientist at CERN with expertise in data science, machine learning, and computational biology. He is currently focused on developing and deploying federated learning infrastructure for maintaining complex systems, with healthcare applications through European projects. Diogo holds a Ph.D. in Computational Cardiology from UCL. Beyond his work, he has lectured on deep learning, served as a scientific advisor, and organized several public events.

Diogo Reis Santos is a Staff Data Scientist at CERN with expertise in data science, machine learning, and computational biology. He is currently focused on developing and deploying federated learning infrastructure for maintaining complex systems, wi... Show more

Raziullah Khan is an award-winning Technical Architect, Keynote Speaker, and recognized leader in Cloud and AI innovation, with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation through data, cloud, and intelligent automation. He specializes in building scalable, secure, and data-centric architectures across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, and Snowflake, enabling innovation across multi-cloud and hybrid ecosystems.

Raziullah has led enterprise-scale initiatives in healthcare and life sciences, including the design of HL7 integration frameworks using IBM Integration Bus and the implementation of Managed File Transfer (MFT) and B2B solutions with the Axway suite. His expertise spans data governance, automation, and compliance, with proven experience in frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR.

Beyond engineering, he is a recognized thought leader in AI, Big Data, and Cloud Innovation, actively contributing to platforms such as LinkedIn, Medium, DZone, and YouTube, where he shares insights on data-driven transformation. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow of IETE, and holds Computer Science degree.

Raziullah Khan is an award-winning Technical Architect, Keynote Speaker, and recognized leader in Cloud and AI innovation, with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation through data, cloud, and intelligent automation. He specializes... Show more

Leonie is studying geoinformatics and is a working student at esri Germany. She is writing her master's thesis on spatial knowledge graphs and is a big data nerd. Leonie feels it's a shame that most spatial graphs are limited to just a few coordinates or addresses. Geodata can do so much more, which is why her research further develops this potential and applies it to real-world problems.

Leonie is studying geoinformatics and is a working student at esri Germany. She is writing her master's thesis on spatial knowledge graphs and is a big data nerd. Leonie feels it's a shame that most spatial graphs are limited to just a few coordinate... Show more

Samuel Desseaux is a CTO & CIO Advisor focused on observability, edge AI, and IT/OT integration. He designs open-source observability labs and reproducible pipelines that help teams instrument, benchmark, and trust complex AI and high-performance systems deployed at the edge or within industrial infrastructures. His work spans factories, mobility systems, HPC-adjacent environments, and scientific instrumentation. Through his companies, Erythix in France and Aureonis in Belgium, he supports organizations in building transparent, resilient, vendor-neutral architectures that unify AI, OT, and HPC workflows.

Samuel Desseaux is a CTO & CIO Advisor focused on observability, edge AI, and IT/OT integration. He designs open-source observability labs and reproducible pipelines that help teams instrument, benchmark, and trust complex AI and high-performance sys... Show more

I am an accomplished IT Business Analyst with over 6 years of experience in analyzing, optimizing, and designing information systems, currently working as a Freelancer. My strong technical foundation, combined with an analytical and solution-oriented mindset, enables me to bridge business needs with IT capabilities across diverse industries, including technology, science, governance, and telecommunications, as well as across multiple countries, such as Luxembourg, France, Belgium, and Algeria.

I am an accomplished IT Business Analyst with over 6 years of experience in analyzing, optimizing, and designing information systems, currently working as a Freelancer. My strong technical foundation, combined with an analytical and solution-oriented... Show more

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist".

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist". Show more

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare.

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare. Show more

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic Automation from NKUA, where he is currently pursuing a PhD focused on edge-cloud orchestration. He is a co-founding partner at Division by Zero P.C. and contributes to major European research projects such as EO4EU, TRACE and HYPER-AI. His work emphasizes interoperable architectures, workflow automation, and user-centric platform design. He is also studying Biology to expand his interdisciplinary perspective.

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic... Show more

A la fois scientifique de formation dans le domaine de la biologie et serious game designer, j'anime le dialogue sciences & société autour des biotechnologies en utilisant le jeu comme ressource principale pour impliquer les citoyens.

A la fois scientifique de formation dans le domaine de la biologie et serious game designer, j'anime le dialogue sciences & société autour des biotechnologies en utilisant le jeu comme ressource principale pour impliquer les citoyens. Show more

Jamie Dixon splits time between the Layer Lab at University of Colorado: Boulder and the Delong Lab at the University of Colorado: Anschutz. His focus is on curing Type-1 diabetes using the latest techniques is software engineering, big-data strategies, and machine learning algorithms. Jamie is a 8-time Microsoft MVP focusing on F# and he lives in Denver, Colorado USA.

Jamie Dixon splits time between the Layer Lab at University of Colorado: Boulder and the Delong Lab at the University of Colorado: Anschutz. His focus is on curing Type-1 diabetes using the latest techniques is software engineering, big-data strateg... Show more

È un ingegnere del software freelance con l'ambizione di poter lavorare su grandi progetti open source. Da anni lavora su diversi CRM open source, molti dei suoi contributi sono rimasti nell'oblio di codebase storiche come VtigerCRM e SugarCRM. Oggi si occupa esclusivamente di CI/CD e Quality Assurance, ma occasionalmente produce codice PHP e JavaScript che rilascia pubblicamente.

È un ingegnere del software freelance con l'ambizione di poter lavorare su grandi progetti open source. Da anni lavora su diversi CRM open source, molti dei suoi contributi sono rimasti nell'oblio di codebase storiche come VtigerCRM e SugarCRM. Oggi ... Show more

Dr. Anju Gopan is a Medical Director in Oncology and Hematology at IQVIA, with deep expertise in oncology and hematology clinical development, bringing over two decades of combined experience in oncology clinical practice, cancer research, and global pharmaceutical services. She has been in medical field for last 30yrs . At IQVIA, she provides strategic medical oversight for oncology programs across the Asia Pacific region, Global and India alone programmes supporting trial design, patient safety, and evidence generation. Dr. Gopan has held leadership roles in CROs for last more than 13 years and had training in clinical oncology and cancer epidemiology while working in Regional cancer center after her medical degree ( MBBS ).She is also speaker, author and published papers ,conductor of advisory board with oncology KOLs at various platform .Her passion for oncology research bringing about new treatment and guidance’s for all patients

Dr. Anju Gopan is a Medical Director in Oncology and Hematology at IQVIA, with deep expertise in oncology and hematology clinical development, bringing over two decades of combined experience in oncology clinical practice, cancer research, and globa... Show more

oshjuan Jones is a coach, speaker, and community leader committed to helping individuals move from fear to focused action. As the founder of Impel Coaching, he partners with schools, nonprofits, and workforce organizations to strengthen mindset, leadership, and goal execution among youth and professionals.

Through his coaching programs and initiatives like Indomitable, a men’s growth and accountability social that supports families affected by incarceration and individuals navigating re-entry, Joshjuan equips participants with practical tools such as positive self-talk, discipline, and confidence—skills that translate directly into stronger leadership, better decision-making, and long-term success.

With a professional background in aviation and workforce development, Joshjuan brings structure, measurable outcomes, and real-world relevance to every program he leads. His work bridges personal development with community impact—making him a strategic partner for organizations seeking to invest in leadership, education, and long-term success.

oshjuan Jones is a coach, speaker, and community leader committed to helping individuals move from fear to focused action. As the founder of Impel Coaching, he partners with schools, nonprofits, and workforce organizations to strengthen mindset, lead... Show more

Almudena Barreiro es cofundadora de Data for Good Madrid, una iniciativa sin ánimo de lucro que ayuda a organizaciones del tercer sector a aprovechar el poder de los datos para generar impacto social. Su trabajo se centra en el uso ético e inclusivo de la inteligencia artificial, con un fuerte compromiso hacia valores como la equidad, la transparencia y la protección de la dignidad humana.

Actualmente es consultora y científica de datos en Next Digital, donde lidera proyectos relacionados con la calidad del dato, analítica predictiva e inteligencia artificial responsable. Combina una sólida formación en matemáticas y estadística con experiencia técnica aplicada y una mirada crítica sobre el impacto de los sistemas algorítmicos en la sociedad.

Además, colabora en Sesgo404, una sección del canal de YouTube Sirviendo Código, donde analiza las implicaciones éticas y sociales de la IA para acercar estos temas complejos a una audiencia más amplia.

Almudena Barreiro es cofundadora de Data for Good Madrid, una iniciativa sin ánimo de lucro que ayuda a organizaciones del tercer sector a aprovechar el poder de los datos para generar impacto social. Su trabajo se centra en el uso ético e inclusivo ... Show more

Peter Y. Mwinlaaru is a Data Scientist at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) specializing in environmental statistics, alternative data sources, and innovative approaches to official statistics production. He leads Ghana's pioneering AIS-based maritime emissions monitoring initiative, applying the IMO Fourth GHG Study methodology to quantify CO₂ emissions from vessels in Ghana's territorial waters—the first such system implemented by a National Statistical Office in West Africa.
His expertise spans the full data science pipeline: from processing millions of AIS vessel tracking records to developing interactive R Shiny dashboards for policy-ready visualization. He is proficient in R, Python, and Quarto, with advanced skills in spatial data analysis, machine learning, and Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP) for transparent and sustainable statistical production.
Peter has extensive experience working with alternative and large-scale data sources, including satellite imagery (night-time lights), Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, and call detail records (CDRs), integrating these with traditional survey and administrative data to expand the scope of official statistics. He was a member of the winning team at the 2023 UN Datathon.
He holds an MPhil in Economics, a Bachelor of Education in Economics and Mathematics, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Economics at the University of Cape Coast. Peter is passionate about building statistical capacity across Africa and believes that open-source tools and knowledge sharing are essential for data-driven climate action on the continent.

Peter Y. Mwinlaaru is a Data Scientist at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) specializing in environmental statistics, alternative data sources, and innovative approaches to official statistics production. He leads Ghana's pioneering AIS-based marit... Show more

Undergraduate researcher in 3D vision and open-source developer with experience in systems software and developer tools.

Undergraduate researcher in 3D vision and open-source developer with experience in systems software and developer tools. Show more

Juanita Gomez is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at UC Santa Cruz, where her research focuses on improving the security of scientific open-source software in collaboration with the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) at UCSC. She is a passionate programmer, mathematician, and open-source advocate, former developer of Spyder IDE at Quansight and current community leader for the Scientific Python project, a community effort to better coordinate and support scientific Python libraries. She also serves on the organizing committee of the SciPy Conference and is a co-chair of the Security Track at PyCon US.

Juanita Gomez is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at UC Santa Cruz, where her research focuses on improving the security of scientific open-source software in collaboration with the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) at UCSC. She is a passionate ... Show more

Cheolkyu Kim is the Sr. Director of Product Marketing at Onto Innovation. Throughout his professional career, he has specialized primarily in application development for metrology and inspection. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Rhode Island.

Cheolkyu Kim is the Sr. Director of Product Marketing at Onto Innovation. Throughout his professional career, he has specialized primarily in application development for metrology and inspection. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of... Show more

Dr. Andreas Wagner ist ein erfahrener Data & Analytics Leader und als Customer Success Executive sowie Senior Consultant bei der s-peers AG tätig. Mit über zehn Jahren Erfahrung an der Schnittstelle von Technologie und Business unterstützt er Unternehmen dabei, ihre Datenkultur nachhaltig zu transformieren und komplexe Analyse-Lösungen in messbaren geschäftlichen Erfolg zu übersetzen.

Vor seinem Wechsel zu s-peers verantwortete er als Global Head of Data Science und Data Architecture bei der Hilti Group die weltweite Datenstrategie und leitete über 50 internationale Transformationsprojekte. Weitere Stationen seiner Karriere umfassen Führungspositionen bei FELFEL, wo er als Head of Data & Analytics agile Datenstrukturen aufbaute.

Andreas Wagner ist promovierter theoretische Physiker (Universität Basel) .

Dr. Andreas Wagner ist ein erfahrener Data & Analytics Leader und als Customer Success Executive sowie Senior Consultant bei der s-peers AG tätig. Mit über zehn Jahren Erfahrung an der Schnittstelle von Technologie und Business unterstützt er Unterne... Show more