Kabir is a seasoned tech entrepreneur with expertise in building successful companies. He founded GratisShops, an e-commerce platform designed for SMEs, which processed over $8 million in transactions. Following this success, he served as CTO of Biznugget, a rapidly growing online marketplace, where he played a pivotal role in its expansion.

After leaving Biznugget, Kabir founded FennecHMS, an AI and data analytics company focused on the Proptech sector. Under his leadership, FennecHMS managed assets worth 8 figures and sold properties with value of more than $20 million before achieving a successful exit. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to leveraging technology for business growth, Kabir continues to drive impact in the tech industry.

Kabir is a seasoned tech entrepreneur with expertise in building successful companies. He founded GratisShops, an e-commerce platform designed for SMEs, which processed over $8 million in transactions. Following this success, he served as CTO of Bizn... Show more

Qudus Ayoola skilled Data Engineer/Business Intelligence Analyst with 4+ years experience in collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating various types of Analysis and Insights. Energetic presenter and confident communicator with the ability to circulate information in a way that is clear, efficient, and beneficial for end-users. Very creative in finding solutions to problems and determining modifications for optimal use of organizational data.

He has experience in the field of Data Analytics, ETL Development, Data Quality and Master Data Management, Data Modeling, Enterprise Datawarehouse Design, Technical Architecture Design, Designing BI Solutions with Microsoft SQL and Cloud Data Warehousing with Microsoft Azure.

Qudus Ayoola expertise and achievements have earned him speaking opportunities at prestigious events. He was invited to speak at the Global Power Platform Bootcamp Lagos 2024, the global body for Microsoft Power Platform in Nigeria, where he shared insights on Powe BI Performance Optimization. He also had the privilege of speaking at the MLOps Community Event, delivering a talk on the value of data engineering for Machine Learning to aspiring technologists.

In addition to these engagements, Qudus Ayoola has been a featured Panelist/ Hackerthon Reviewer at the DataFestAfrica for Data Professionals in Africa, a renowned conference that brings together thought leaders and industry experts to discuss technological advancements and their impact on various sectors. At the DataFestAfrica, Qudus Ayoola provided valuable insights into and helping analyse data engineeering project on Agricultural Monitoring System.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Qudus Ayoola is dedicated to knowledge sharing and collective growth. He actively engages in community mentorship, open-source development, meetups facilitation, technical writing, and research, contributing to the advancement of AI and data engineering.

With his deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and passion for sharing knowledge, Qudus Ayoola is a sought-after speaker and a valuable asset in driving innovation and success in the field of AI engineering and data engineering.

Qudus Ayoola skilled Data Engineer/Business Intelligence Analyst with 4+ years experience in collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating various types of Analysis and Insights. Energetic presenter and confident communicator with the abili... Show more

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle and reconnecting with herself. This time of reflection not only opened her spiritual eyes but also helped her gain the clarity she needed to take a leap into entrepreneurship. Inspired by this personal transformation, she’s now on a mission to help others create lives that are balanced, intentional, and full of meaning—both inside and out.

As a first-generation American with family from Panama, Genori’s drive comes from the sacrifices her family made to give her the opportunities she now has. She’s passionate about helping people build healthier lifestyles—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—because she believes that true wellness is the foundation for a thriving life.

With a background in chemistry, commercial real estate, and the creative arts, Genori blends creativity with practicality to design spaces that nurture well-being and inspire productivity. She’s here to help you reconnect with what truly matters, whether through the environment you work in or the way you approach life. For Genori, it’s all about creating spaces and experiences that allow people to flourish—because when we’re healthy, we can truly thrive.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Genori traveling, seeking inspiration from new places and cultures. Her goal is simple: to help others live with intention and purpose, so they can create a life that feels as good as it looks.

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle an... Show more

Rahul Gopalakrishnan is the CEO of Avesta Holding in Ninove, Belgium. He leads the company in technology assessment, investor relations, and strategic expansion initiatives. Previously serving as CTO and VP, Rahul has extensive experience in lithium-ion and solid-state battery technologies and has managed several high-profile EU projects in advanced energy storage. With a PhD in Engineering Science from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, he is a recognized expert in electrochemical characterization and has contributed widely to the field through research, publications, and invited talks​

Rahul Gopalakrishnan is the CEO of Avesta Holding in Ninove, Belgium. He leads the company in technology assessment, investor relations, and strategic expansion initiatives. Previously serving as CTO and VP, Rahul has extensive experience in lithium-... Show more

With a reputation as a seasoned storyteller and visionary leader, I bring over 17 years of extensive experience across the technology landscape. My journey began humbly as a Process Associate and evolved into my current role as Head of Design and Innovation at Tata Consultancy Services’ Professional Services Business Unit. This adventurous path has spanned diverse industries, geographies, and challenges, each step enriching my understanding of the transformative power of innovation.

At the helm of design and innovation, I craft transformative strategies that integrate creativity, technology, and behavioral insights to propel growth and deliver unparalleled user experiences. My expertise lies in rapid prototyping, creative concept design, and large-scale digital transformations, all with the singular goal of making people's lives simpler, more efficient, and memorable.

My career is marked by developing products and services that seamlessly blend user-centric design with business agility, enhancing customer satisfaction and delivering tangible results. By infusing design innovation into every aspect of my work, I’ve driven user engagement, anticipated market trends, and directly contributed to revenue growth for global organizations.

I firmly believe in learning from history to think ahead and act decisively. Drawing inspiration from cultural and historical contexts, I design for tomorrow’s challenges while innovating in the present. My ultimate mission is to simplify people’s lives and empower them to achieve their personal and professional goals, leaving behind a legacy of meaningful impact and transformative innovation.

As a storyteller, I don’t just share ideas—I create experiences that connect, inspire, and spark action.

With a reputation as a seasoned storyteller and visionary leader, I bring over 17 years of extensive experience across the technology landscape. My journey began humbly as a Process Associate and evolved into my current role as Head of Design and Inn... Show more

I am a developer and love sharing new technologies

I am a developer and love sharing new technologies Show more

As CEO of portrino GmbH, I specialize in high-performance websites and online marketing for complex B2B tech products and services.

My mission is to amplify technology-driven topics and provide them with the visibility they deserve. I am actively involved in the B2B tech marketing community, regularly organize network meetings, and foster the exchange of experts. Through this work, I help position Dresden as one of Europe’s leading technology hubs.

As CEO of portrino GmbH, I specialize in high-performance websites and online marketing for complex B2B tech products and services. My mission is to amplify technology-driven topics and provide them with the visibility they deserve. I am actively ... Show more

Sidrah Hassan is a passionate AI Ethicist on a mission to shape technology for the greater good. With a background spanning across user research and product management Sidrah is dedicated to championing ethical design and implementation. Beyond her role as an AI Ethics Consultant at AND Digital, Sidrah also creates social media content for the BBC, shedding light on both the promises and pitfalls of AI. Through her work, she inspires others to envision a future where AI uplifts humanity and does not hinder it.

Sidrah Hassan is a passionate AI Ethicist on a mission to shape technology for the greater good. With a background spanning across user research and product management Sidrah is dedicated to championing ethical design and implementation. Beyond her r... Show more

Dr. Anna Marie is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in human health and mindset. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural Medicine, is certified as a Brain Health Professional, and has expertise in naturopathy and herbalism. She is a published author of the personal growth book, STOP BULLYING YOURSELF. She is also the host of the HAPPY WHOLE YOU Podcast. As the founder of Happy Whole You, she is dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim their psychological and physical well-being naturally. Her personal healing journey has enhanced her professional prowess, and she continues to seek ways to inspire others to pursue their dreams and live well-rounded lives. Driven by her passion to unlock her clients' full potential, Dr. Anna Marie is actively accepting speaking engagements, workshops, and podcast guest appearances for 2025. Connect with her virtually or in person and follow her on social media. For more information, email Admin@HappyWholeYou.com

Dr. Anna Marie is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in human health and mindset. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural Medicine, is certified as a Brain Health Professional, and has expertise in naturopathy and herbalism. She... Show more

Violet co-leads Spatial Pixel, an AI research and design studio focused on empowering people with digital and spatial agency.

She teaches tangible and spatial computing courses at Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Michigan. At Columbia, she helped launch a new master’s program called Computational Design Practices.

Violet has been a Director of Product and an Associate Director of Design at Sidewalk Labs, the Google initiative focused on building future cities. There she started Delve, an AI product for neighborhood development (now part of Google Maps), developed computer vision applications for pedestrian tracking, and worked with teams on leveraging LLMs for urban-scale problems.

Violet co-leads Spatial Pixel, an AI research and design studio focused on empowering people with digital and spatial agency. She teaches tangible and spatial computing courses at Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of... Show more

Platform engineer with more than 10 years of experience with a passion for developer experience and open source.

I work hard to make sure the developers and managers around me are happy with their current working conditions -- be it the processes, tooling, or even culture. Software engineering is not just work for me -- it's my favorite hobby.

Platform engineer with more than 10 years of experience with a passion for developer experience and open source. I work hard to make sure the developers and managers around me are happy with their current working conditions -- be it the processes,... Show more

Prior to co-founding Torc as CTO, Dave spent two decades at Topcoder, most recently as Chief Technologist and Chief Community Officer.

His early career was spent at Amentra and Tallan as a Lead Architect and Technical Project Manager working on ecommerce and enterprise software development projects for Fortune 500 companies.

Prior to co-founding Torc as CTO, Dave spent two decades at Topcoder, most recently as Chief Technologist and Chief Community Officer. His early career was spent at Amentra and Tallan as a Lead Architect and Technical Project Manager working on e... Show more

Sadat Sobhan, Co-Chairman of Bashundhara Group, has markedly influenced Bangladesh’s economic expansion. His dual role as Chairman and Managing Director of Bashundhara City has solidified the complex’s status as a premier shopping destination in the region. He is equally dedicated to philanthropy, significantly enhancing the well-being of his community.

Sadat graduated from Huron University in the United Kingdom with a degree in Science. This education honed his analytical skills, enabling him to navigate complex challenges and spearhead innovation across his business ventures.

As a leader, Sadat has been instrumental in developing Bashundhara City into a top-tier retail hub. His entrepreneurial vision has also catalyzed the creation of several key subsidiaries within the Bashundhara Group, including East-West Property Development (Pvt.) Ltd. and Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd. span sectors from real estate to manufacturing.

Recognized as a commercially important person (CIP), Sobhan’s business prowess is further demonstrated by his active memberships in prestigious commerce organizations. His commitment to the nation is also reflected in his status as one of Bangladesh’s leading taxpayers, underscoring his dedication to contributing to the country's fiscal strength.

One of his most notable achievements is the development of the Bashundhara City Shopping Mall. This 19-story facility houses over 2,325 stores and features a modern cinema and an extensive food court, establishing it as a leading shopping and entertainment center in Asia.

Furthermore, Sadat Sobhan initiated Toggi Fun World, Bangladesh's largest indoor theme park within the Bashundhara City complex. This park has become a hub for entertainment, offering diverse games and cutting-edge virtual reality experiences, making it a popular destination for families.

Bashundhara City has introduced fixed pricing across its retail outlets, enhancing the shopping experience by fostering trust and transparency. The mall also partners with global brands and hosts diverse events to cater to a broad audience.

The facility is designed with inclusivity and security in mind. It has dedicated prayer rooms, robust safety protocols, and the capacity to manage large crowds, especially during festivals. It is also constructed to be earthquake-resistant.

Sadat Sobhan champions sustainable practices within Bashundhara City, emphasizing waste management and energy efficiency to minimize environmental impacts while promoting economic growth. His leadership exemplifies the potential for commercial ventures to support and advance environmental and social goals.

Sadat Sobhan, Co-Chairman of Bashundhara Group, has markedly influenced Bangladesh’s economic expansion. His dual role as Chairman and Managing Director of Bashundhara City has solidified the complex’s status as a premier shopping destination in the ... Show more

Experienced CyberSecurity & DevOps and Automation Engineer with a strong foundation in Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Automation, and a keen focus on Cybersecurity. Seeking the Lead Engineer, Cybersecurity role to leverage skills in secure software development, vulnerability management, and automation. Committed to continuous learning with a goal of evolving into an ethical hacker.

Experienced CyberSecurity & DevOps and Automation Engineer with a strong foundation in Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Automation, and a keen focus on Cybersecurity. Seeking the Lead Engineer, Cybersecurity role to leverage skills in secure software de... Show more

Dustin's work began as a web developer and shifted to systems and networking because he had to build his own dev/testing environments. He has been focused on engineering environments that are easy for organizations to own and extend and has always looked to automate using Bash, Batch, and VBScript in the early days, to PowerShell, Python, and IaC tools.

Dustin's work began as a web developer and shifted to systems and networking because he had to build his own dev/testing environments. He has been focused on engineering environments that are easy for organizations to own and extend and has always l... Show more

I'm a DevOps Engineer and a passionate Developer having 4+ years of hands-on experience in automating and optimizing critical deployments over a large infrastructure.

I'm a DevOps Engineer and a passionate Developer having 4+ years of hands-on experience in automating and optimizing critical deployments over a large infrastructure. Show more

Sam is an AWS Consultant who started Complete Coding where he helps companies scale their business with Serverless and AWS.

Previous projects include:

* Designing a chat platform that currently resolves over 250,000 customer inquiries a month for international retailers and local government
* Architecting a backend system to support a 3D clothing visualisation tool
* Building a solution to manage millions of dollars of communication software

He has been teaching cloud-based software development for over 6 years and has taught thousands of people.

The Complete Coding Youtube channel now has over 16,000 subscribers and 1 million views

Sam is an AWS Consultant who started Complete Coding where he helps companies scale their business with Serverless and AWS. Previous projects include: * Designing a chat platform that currently resolves over 250,000 customer inquiries a month f... Show more

Ed Parsons is a Digital Geographer and Keynote Speaker.

He is currently Google’s Open Data Lead.

Ed was Google’s Geospatial Technologist, with responsibility for evangelising Google’s mission to organise the world’s information using Geography. In this role he maintains links with Governments, Universities, Research and Standards Organisations which are involved in the development of Geospatial Technology. Ed also leads Google’s efforts in maintaining a healthy Open Data Ecosystem in Europe.

Ed Parsons is a Digital Geographer and Keynote Speaker. He is currently Google’s Open Data Lead. Ed was Google’s Geospatial Technologist, with responsibility for evangelising Google’s mission to organise the world’s information using Geography.... Show more

An entrepreneur-minded and results-driven leader with 20+ years of global product management experience.

Hands-on Digital Leader & Manager.
Product leader and CEO advisor.
Business content creator.
Event organizer.
Public speaker.

Lived in USA/California for 7 years.
Travelled to 50+ countries.
And an overall curious person.

An entrepreneur-minded and results-driven leader with 20+ years of global product management experience. Hands-on Digital Leader & Manager. Product leader and CEO advisor. Business content creator. Event organizer. Public speaker. Lived... Show more

Nick is an Architect at NGINX, the company behind the most popular web server technology among high-performance web sites. Nick has helped many top websites to get to the next step in application delivery through the use of cutting-edge architecture approaches and solutions. He enjoys hands-on work with Linux systems, networking, HTTP, and IoT; he likes to see a challenging technical problem and solve it on a fundamental level. Previously to NGINX, Nick worked at Citrix and ZScaler, helping their users to make web experience faster and more secure.

Nick is an Architect at NGINX, the company behind the most popular web server technology among high-performance web sites. Nick has helped many top websites to get to the next step in application delivery through the use of cutting-edge architecture ... Show more

Oliver is a founding member of the Developer Experience team at XX, with extensive experience across healthcare, education, and major tech domains. Skilled in Web development, Node, Java, and SAP-based backends, he brings years of expertise to creating seamless customer and developer solutions.

Oliver is a founding member of the Developer Experience team at XX, with extensive experience across healthcare, education, and major tech domains. Skilled in Web development, Node, Java, and SAP-based backends, he brings years of expertise to creati... Show more

Nabeel is a seasoned leader with over 7 years of experience in business development, operations, and product innovation across industries like SaaS, fintech, real estate, and e-commerce. As a founder and entrepreneur, he has a proven track record of transforming ideas into impactful solutions, such as developing Fluck from concept to execution.

With expertise in team leadership, product ideation, and market analysis, Nabeel has driven significant improvements in revenue, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. His background includes managing large teams, spearheading change initiatives at global corporations like Amazon, and scaling startups.

Passionate about mentorship, Nabeel helps individuals refine strategies, unlock potential, and turn aspirations into measurable successes.

Nabeel is a seasoned leader with over 7 years of experience in business development, operations, and product innovation across industries like SaaS, fintech, real estate, and e-commerce. As a founder and entrepreneur, he has a proven track record of ... Show more

Software developer. I love DevOps and the concepts of docker and Kubernetes.

Software developer. I love DevOps and the concepts of docker and Kubernetes. Show more

Saud has over 2 decades of engineering experience with many in foundation/platform teams. As an engineering head, he is currently transitioning Kredivo's mobile apps to a shared multiplatform multicountry codebase.

Saud has over 2 decades of engineering experience with many in foundation/platform teams. As an engineering head, he is currently transitioning Kredivo's mobile apps to a shared multiplatform multicountry codebase. Show more

Eduardo Luiz Domingos, CBPP® (Certified Business Process Professional). Consultor especializado em design, arquitetura e engenharia de negócios, organizações e processos. Criador do modelo BPM Canvas para estruturação e desenvolvimento integrado de gestão, inovação e tecnologia. Cases de sucesso nacionais, de startups a grandes empresas, nos setores público e privado, nos segmentos de indústria, comércio, e serviços.

Eduardo Luiz Domingos, CBPP® (Certified Business Process Professional). Consultor especializado em design, arquitetura e engenharia de negócios, organizações e processos. Criador do modelo BPM Canvas para estruturação e desenvolvimento integrado de g... Show more

Possessing 20 years of experience in multiple areas of product management, digital media, web engineering, and organizational leadership, Tony has successfully led teams to improve engineering processes, deliver quality digital products, manage a global product roadmap, and develop a technical organizational strategy. He has successful global experience in the areas of digital product design, research, analysis, development, metric reporting, and go-to-market strategy. His unique blend of engineering experience combined with product-focused, business acumen has allowed him to be a high-performing leader, facilitator, and product owner for multiple digital product releases that have global technology impacts.

Tony is the former Head of Product at Boeing and now serves currently as the Senior Vice President of Product Management at Aldar, where he leads product teams covering the residential real estate, retail, hospitality, education, smart city, and immersive technology teams. He is a Gartner Product Management Ambassador, was recognized as a Top 10 CPO in the United Arab Emirates for 2023, and also produced the Future of Product Management 2024 Report which was accessed by over 5000 leaders across the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Possessing 20 years of experience in multiple areas of product management, digital media, web engineering, and organizational leadership, Tony has successfully led teams to improve engineering processes, deliver quality digital products, manage a glo... Show more

With a career spanning over 30 years in the Technology sector and 18 years of experience as a CTO/CIO, I excel in leading the development and implementation of strategic technological projects, focusing on system projects, advanced data analysis, Business Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence. My MBA, specializing in Strategic Management and Artificial Intelligence, and a degree in Information Systems demonstrate my ability to align cutting-edge technologies with efficient business strategies, fostering innovation and enhancing organizational and operational efficiency. My passion is exploring the intersection between data, technology, and business to unleash innovation and create substantial value. Combining advanced data analysis, BI, and artificial intelligence with a strategic business vision is critical to success and efficiency in any organization.

With a career spanning over 30 years in the Technology sector and 18 years of experience as a CTO/CIO, I excel in leading the development and implementation of strategic technological projects, focusing on system projects, advanced data analysis, Bus... Show more

I've been working as a developer and product designer for more than a decade. I'm the Chief Design Officer at Uncover, where we are building a product design with a deep engineering foundation.

I'm deeply interested in Design Engineering, Creative Coding, Data Visualization and Functional Programming.

Mostly known in FP communities for talks and packages related to design systems, and web development. Such as elm-book, elm-widgets and lustre/ui.

I've been working as a developer and product designer for more than a decade. I'm the Chief Design Officer at Uncover, where we are building a product design with a deep engineering foundation. I'm deeply interested in Design Engineering, Creativ... Show more

Customer success focused, community support enthusiast and Mentor. Worked with Microsoft business applications ecosystem over 15 years delivering complex solutions with Advisory and delivery, span across several industries as part digital transformations globally. Passion about community support with learn and share and an obsessed runner.

Customer success focused, community support enthusiast and Mentor. Worked with Microsoft business applications ecosystem over 15 years delivering complex solutions with Advisory and delivery, span across several industries as part digital transformat... Show more

An entrepreneur, media coach and consultant, Jesse is uniquely known for combining a precise attention to detail with pure artistic creativity. Formerly a professional musician, published composer, educator, and tenured percussionist in "The Commandant's Own" U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Jesse has spent over a decade immersed in elite performance ensembles and working on multi-media productions across a variety of creative disciplines.

Upon the honorable completion of his enlistment with the Marine Corps in 2020, Jesse Sieff was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his profound impact on the unit’s outreach and recruiting mission in his secondary role as the NCOIC of the Public Affairs Office. Through creative media campaigns, video production and strategic communications, Jesse's work was attributed to increasing the unit’s following by 350% and total reach over 5.2 million impressions worldwide.

Today, his focus is helping leaders in workforce development make better investment in time, attention, and talent through strategic communications, training, and creative digital marketing. In January of 2021, Jesse embarked on a journey of entrepreneurship and founded Sieff Studios to continue sharing his talents and serving the public. Jesse lives in Annapolis, MD with his wife (an active duty Marine musician) and twin daughters while running multiple ventures, including a state of the art, home-based recording studio.

An entrepreneur, media coach and consultant, Jesse is uniquely known for combining a precise attention to detail with pure artistic creativity. Formerly a professional musician, published composer, educator, and tenured percussionist in "The Commanda... Show more