The Brand Navigator, Lauren Clemett is an International award-winning Neurobranding expert.

Told as a child that she had wordblindness and would never be able to read or write properly, she went on to become a 5 time best selling author and multiple international award winner, using her dyslexia as her greatest asset - helping others understand how the brain sees brands.

She has worked at leading advertising agencies and in brand management for over 30 years, helping launch hundreds of global brands and appears in worldwide media, on podcasts, summits and stages as the sought after branding specialist.

Lauren shares how to overcome overwhelm and get a clear direction to develop magnetic leaders and make marketing a walk in the park!

The Brand Navigator, Lauren Clemett is an International award-winning Neurobranding expert. Told as a child that she had wordblindness and would never be able to read or write properly, she went on to become a 5 time best selling author and multip... Show more

Manish Modh is a serial entrepreneur, AI/ML thought leader, and currently Founder & CEO of Andromeda 360, Inc. where he is taking to market the A360 AI Delivery Platform. Previously, he was an IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for the Multicloud Management Platform for IBM Services. Prior to IBM, he was Founder/CTO of Gravitant, a cloud brokerage company that was acquired by IBM in 2015. He has 30+ software patents and software engineering degrees from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Manish Modh is a serial entrepreneur, AI/ML thought leader, and currently Founder & CEO of Andromeda 360, Inc. where he is taking to market the A360 AI Delivery Platform. Previously, he was an IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for the Multicloud Man... Show more

Processen begeleiden om samen aan waarde te werken, is wat mij motiveert en inspireert. Samen doen, samen denken, samen realiseren. Zo kunnen we bewuster gebruiken van wat de natuur ons geeft en de tijd en financiën die we hebben op de beste manier inzetten. Vooral het combineren van verschillende tools maakt dat waardeontwikkeling effectief kan worden gerealiseerd. Zo staan niet alleen de euro’s en ontwerpdoelstellingen in het designproces centraal, maar neem ik ook de mensen die er aan werken, het ontwerp moeten realiseren en uiteindelijk gebruiken mee in het ontwikkelen van de meest optimale oplossing. Ik weet mensen te triggeren door de werkmethodieken op een creatieve manier in te zetten.

Ik heb Civiele techniek gestudeerd aan de HTS Enschede alsmede een masters degree in Civil Engineering and Management (MSc. South Bank Univercity London). Sinds 2011 gecertificeerd Value Engineer (2017 Professional Value Manager). Met ruim 20 jaar werkervaring in projecten in allerlei rollen, van tekenaar, deskundige in asfalt en openbare verlichting, inkoop-, contract- en aanbestedingsadviseur, adviseur systems engineering, value engineering, LEAN coach en scrum master. Deze ervaring heb ik opgedaan bij zowel ingenieursbureau's, opdrachtgevers als aannnemers.

Processen begeleiden om samen aan waarde te werken, is wat mij motiveert en inspireert. Samen doen, samen denken, samen realiseren. Zo kunnen we bewuster gebruiken van wat de natuur ons geeft en de tijd en financiën die we hebben op de beste manier i... Show more

Serial Entrepreneur Annette Compo is internationally known for her high-energy, interactive and entertaining sessions. Annette launched a brand, Fresh Water. Fresh Water is a power house of companies that support the Cannabis/Hemp/CBD Industry. Fresh Water CBD, Fresh Water Cannabis Co, Fresh Water Cultivators, Fresh Water Foundation and Fresh Water Music Festival. Having worked with hundreds of corporations nationwide, Annette has an insider's knowledge of organizations and uses this unique perspective to create customized presentations on key issues such as personal accountability, communication, and life balance. Her business expertise of real estate, coaching and growing businesses from the ground up combined with her diverse talents as a comedienne, author, and radio personality enable Annette to inspire her audiences to reach new heights in their personal and professional development.

Annette Compo is driven by a relentless curiosity, the need to push boundaries for BOLDER results and really began her business journey in her younger years.. Annette is a successful serial entrepreneur and has built cell phone companies, real estate teams, coaching programs, launched a magazine, newspaper and a radio show. She has grown retail companies in budding industries and founded many non profits.

Serial Entrepreneur Annette Compo is internationally known for her high-energy, interactive and entertaining sessions. Annette launched a brand, Fresh Water. Fresh Water is a power house of companies that support the Cannabis/Hemp/CBD Industry. Fresh... Show more

25 jaar ervaring als Architect binnen de Publieke en Private sector in diverse architectuur rollen. Chief Architect verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur van Centric Public Sector Solutions. Onderdeel van de staf verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur van 17 product lijnen gericht op lokale overheden en uiitvoeringsorganisaties.

25 jaar ervaring als Architect binnen de Publieke en Private sector in diverse architectuur rollen. Chief Architect verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur van Centric Public Sector Solutions. Onderdeel van de staf verantwoordelijk voor de architectuur... Show more

Executive leader with 29+ years, in the Technology profession across various industries, in Corporate, Consulting and Entrepreneurial roles for small to large companies. Deep understanding of all aspects of Information Technology ranging from delivering large transformations to building and launching enterprise as well as custom development platforms and to leading business planning and service delivery. Enabled technology roadmaps collaborating with business leaders, resulting increased revenue, excellent customer service and improved business processes and reduced cost

Executive leader with 29+ years, in the Technology profession across various industries, in Corporate, Consulting and Entrepreneurial roles for small to large companies. Deep understanding of all aspects of Information Technology ranging from deliver... Show more

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects.

He thrives to solve real-world problems through geospatial technology and has consistently proven his ability to deliver best-in-class solutions to fortune 100 companies across the globe.

He drives a community called the “Geospatial Awareness Hub” which helps enable Education, Employment, and Business to foster the growth and awareness of the Geospatial Industry.

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects. He t... Show more

15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, very passionate about futuristic projects. 8 years ago I co-founded iad Portugal, a real estate company, currently with over 900 real estate agencies.
In May 2021, I co-founded METACARD by Startbox Ltd, a startup that is redefining the gift card and gift box market, with a mission to democratize the acquisition of crypto-currencies & digital assets, and bring traditional brands into the world of blockchain .

15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, very passionate about futuristic projects. 8 years ago I co-founded iad Portugal, a real estate company, currently with over 900 real estate agencies. In May 2021, I co-founded METACARD by Startbox Ltd, a ... Show more

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow.

Microsoft MVP, Microsoft Community Contributor, Power Community Organizer, Powerapps UG Leader. Who believes community is the way to grow. Show more

I am passionate about product management and I love data when it comes to making decisions.
I prioritize and refine my backlog thanks to all of the stakeholders and the product development team.
More than anything I enjoy fast feedback from the market, craft beer, and retrogaming.

I am passionate about product management and I love data when it comes to making decisions. I prioritize and refine my backlog thanks to all of the stakeholders and the product development team. More than anything I enjoy fast feedback from the mar... Show more

Vinay is the Lead Data Engineer at an ASX listed Fintech company, Wisr. He has 12 years experience working on data, having been a DBA in his previous professional life before switching over to Data Engineering, working at companies like The ICONIC, REA Group. When not thinking about data, he enjoys playing Badminton or bush walking at one of Sydney's many beautiful trails.

Vinay is the Lead Data Engineer at an ASX listed Fintech company, Wisr. He has 12 years experience working on data, having been a DBA in his previous professional life before switching over to Data Engineering, working at companies like The ICONIC, R... Show more

Professor Samson Williams
Anthropologist @ Axes and Eggs
Washington, DC, USA
Instagram | Twitter: @axesandeggs

Samson is a classically trained anthropologist, serial entrepreneur and accidental finance expert who is happy to share the business and startup lessons he’s paid the iron price for. Specialties include: fintech, digital transformation, organizational change management, crowdfunding, blockchain use cases, cryptocurrency regulations, initial coin offerings and explaining all the above, in plain English, to investors, government officials, small children and c-suite executives.

Highlights of Samson’s career:
Adjunct Professor, University of New Hampshire (UNH) School of Law, Tokenomics and Cryptocurrency Regulations

Adjunct Professor, Columbia University, Blockchain, AI, Fintech & Beyond Courses

2019 SXSW Advisory Board Member

Board Member, Washington, DC Department of Health, Institutional Review Board

Samson spent 2008 – 2016 at Fannie Mae as Emergency Manager, managing an REO portfolio of $20B in distressed assets; then as Deputy Chief of Staff Operations & Technology Executive Office; blocking, tackling, putting out fires and babysitting c-suite executives

Fluent in Irish, Legalese, Corporate Speak and discerning the slow “no” between the BS

3x Marine Corps Marathon finisher and running enthusiast, who prefers to spend his weekends fishing, playing chess, drinking bourbon and reading about the latest in emerging tech

Samson graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Cultural Anthropology and holds a Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management from American Military University. Samson’s most valuable educational asset is his common sense and experience, which he employees regularly to overcome humanity’s biggest challenge to technology adoption and organizational change – humans. For more information on Samson or to connect with him please visit his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samson-williams-axesandeggs/

Professor Samson Williams Anthropologist @ Axes and Eggs Washington, DC, USA Instagram | Twitter: @axesandeggs Samson is a classically trained anthropologist, serial entrepreneur and accidental finance expert who is happy to share the busine... Show more

Bill Brockbank has been working with SharePoint for over 16 years and 20+ years with knowledge management solution on the Microsoft platform. Currently a Senior Architect at DatAvail Canada. specializing in SharePoint support and development on Premises and Online. Has been an active member of the Toronto SharePoint User Group for 13+ years, past President of the Toronto SharePoint User group, and Microsoft Reconnect MVP.

Bill Brockbank has been working with SharePoint for over 16 years and 20+ years with knowledge management solution on the Microsoft platform. Currently a Senior Architect at DatAvail Canada. specializing in SharePoint support and development on Premi... Show more

Developer/Architect working with Dynamics backend since 2010 and CRM 4.0. Worked with integrations in various situation with retail, media, tech and finance companies.

Developer/Architect working with Dynamics backend since 2010 and CRM 4.0. Worked with integrations in various situation with retail, media, tech and finance companies. Show more

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with Fortune 500 companies, digital media/production companies and tech startups on XR strategy, content, development, product and GTM.

Amy holds several Advisory Board roles:
Geo.Network, a volumetric geospatial control platform
VantagePoint, VR Sexual Harassment Training
Venture Partner, Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator
XR Marin Leadership Council
Virtual World Society Ambassador

Amy is a mentor at Draper U, Women in XR Fund, Korean Innovation Center and River Studios and is an active member of several Women in Tech & STEM Education organizations. Amy is a member of the VR/AR Association’s (VRARA) Digital Healthcare Committee and Co-chairs the VRARA Enterprise Committee.

Amy's true passion for this technology emerged at Leap Motion where she launched the Enterprise division working with clients across every major vertical including healthcare, entertainment, retail, hospitality, education and government.

It became clear that there was a need to help foster XR development in the commercial arena and more importantly, shepherd these critical early wins. EndeavorVR was conceived for this very purpose.

Amy continues her work with Fortune 500 clients, helping them adopt XR for both internal process and consumer-facing initiatives, including marketing, customer experience, productivity and training. She engages the top content creators, designers, developers and platform partners to bring these solutions to fruition.

Amy’s forte is distilling complex technologies into meaningful solutions across many verticals and business lines, delivering strategy and resources at scale.

Her own personal mission is to see XR accessible to all - fundamentally improving every aspect of our lives and changing the way we work, learn, communicate and play.

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with ... Show more

Rosco is a software engineer and recent Computer Science graduate with experience in Domain Driven Design through his employer Incode, where he creates applications for the real estate industry. As part of his graduation project, he implemented a proof of concept blockchain-validated audit trail inside one of the company's applications.

Rosco is a software engineer and recent Computer Science graduate with experience in Domain Driven Design through his employer Incode, where he creates applications for the real estate industry. As part of his graduation project, he implemented a pro... Show more

Creative software architect, code junkie, open source advocate and always searching for the silver bullet in software development. Proud member of an extremely talented team delivering mission-critical enterprise solutions to customers around the globe.

Creative software architect, code junkie, open source advocate and always searching for the silver bullet in software development. Proud member of an extremely talented team delivering mission-critical enterprise solutions to customers around the glo... Show more

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment processes. When not hard at work, he enjoys learning to play the drums and spending time with his family.

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment... Show more

Claire is an Assistant Civil Engineer at Burns & McDonnell Engineering in the Water Global Practice in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May of 2021 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and a minor in Sustainability. Prior to joining Burns & McDonnell full-time, she interned with the company in the summers of 2019 and 2020. Claire holds a position on the Water New Professional Social committee which plans events to integrate new professionals across the company.

Claire is an Assistant Civil Engineer at Burns & McDonnell Engineering in the Water Global Practice in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May of 2021 with a B.S. Civil Engineering and a minor in Sustaina... Show more

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion is widely regarded to be the world’s leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining & educational television and movie appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind.

He is highly sought-after by the media for his exceptional skills and expertise. CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips for viewers. When newspapers and magazines need memory improvement tips for their readers, they also seek out Chester Santos. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition entitled, “The Science of Memory”. The 2020 documentary film, "David vs. Goliath" features Chester Santos and his memory skills training.

Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, “Instant Memory Training for Success”, was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK and also on the Amazon UK website in multiple categories. Chester’s second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge”, was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It is currently (as of 2019) still featured in the Psychology section of almost every Barnes & Noble store across the USA. Chester’s books have been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide.

As the preeminent thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one’s professional, personal, and academic success, Chester has been booked to give presentations in over 30 countries. He has entertained and educated people of varying backgrounds, including executives for CEO Clubs International and YPO, investment professionals for NASDAQ and Credit Suisse, students for organizations at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, and even actors for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation.

His keynote speaking credits include TEDx with some of the nation’s most highly regarded professors and scientists, the prestigious Talks at Google program featuring “the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers and doers”, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds in Puebla that had him speaking to an audience of 5000 people along with Nobel Prize winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other luminaries.

Chester Santos is also the personal memory and mind coach to some notable celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and high-powered executives.

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion ... Show more

I am a Principal Engineer at Swiggy, where I lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions to scale the company’s core systems. With extensive experience in data engineering, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture, I have been instrumental in optimizing Swiggy's infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability. I specialize in leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Kafka, machine learning, and cloud-native solutions to solve complex engineering challenges.

In addition to my technical expertise, I am passionate about mentoring teams, driving innovation, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-impact solutions. I actively contribute to the broader tech community through talks, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

I am a Principal Engineer at Swiggy, where I lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions to scale the company’s core systems. With extensive experience in data engineering, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture, ... Show more

Daniel Joskovski works in IT more then 35 years. Active MCT for Semos education more then 20 years. Got 9 MVP awards, Speaker on different conferences and events like: Microsoft Vizija, Tech Ed - Developers, SQL Saturday, KulenDayz, Tarabica, Sinergija, Mobility Days and other.

Daniel Joskovski works in IT more then 35 years. Active MCT for Semos education more then 20 years. Got 9 MVP awards, Speaker on different conferences and events like: Microsoft Vizija, Tech Ed - Developers, SQL Saturday, KulenDayz, Tarabica, Sinerg... Show more

Anders har over 20 års erfaring som utvikler og teamleder, og brenner for smidig utvikling, DevOps og mikrotjenester. Han er like opptatt av personlig utvikling og teamdynamikk som av teknologi, og liker å bygger sterke, autonome team gjennom et tillitsbasert og coachende lederskap.

Anders har over 20 års erfaring som utvikler og teamleder, og brenner for smidig utvikling, DevOps og mikrotjenester. Han er like opptatt av personlig utvikling og teamdynamikk som av teknologi, og liker å bygger sterke, autonome team gjennom et till... Show more

Vaishali is a consultant with SAI Group working on Agents and Agentic automation. She is a seasoned architect specialising in QA, performance, observability and generative AI. She has been an architect at Mycom and Hitachi Vantara, and a lead at Altisource Labs and Oracle. She has played a key role in designing and implementing robust testing strategies to ensure the reliability and efficiency of enterprise applications including those using generative AI and LLMs. She has a deep understanding of modern testing frameworks and observability tools (such as Selenium, Playwright, Grafana, JMeter, K6, ChaosMesh, Langfuse, OpenLLMetry, Ragas), and specializes in monitoring and observability, troubleshooting and optimizing system performance and enhancing automation capabilities.

Vaishali is a consultant with SAI Group working on Agents and Agentic automation. She is a seasoned architect specialising in QA, performance, observability and generative AI. She has been an architect at Mycom and Hitachi Vantara, and a lead at Alti... Show more

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross-functional teams of highly skilled Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists & Product Specialists to design, develop and deliver complex architectural solutions that bring the power of big data and data science to the cyber world.

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross... Show more

Vaijayanti Joshi is a Boston-based Enterprise cloud Architect . She is passionate about technology and enjoys helping customers find innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Her core areas of focus are healthcare, Machine Learning, and Analytics. When she’s not working with customers on their journey to the cloud, she enjoys biking, swimming, and exploring new places.

Vaijayanti Joshi is a Boston-based Enterprise cloud Architect . She is passionate about technology and enjoys helping customers find innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Her core areas of focus are healthcare, Machine Learning, and ... Show more

Arquitecta de Soluciones en Ciberseguridad, Cloud y Networking. Mi experiencia como profesora universitaria, ingeniera preventa e instructora técnica me permite transformar requerimientos complejos en arquitecturas seguras y eficientes, alineadas a las mejores prácticas.

Arquitecta de Soluciones en Ciberseguridad, Cloud y Networking. Mi experiencia como profesora universitaria, ingeniera preventa e instructora técnica me permite transformar requerimientos complejos en arquitecturas seguras y eficientes, alineadas a l... Show more

Manu is an engineering manager for the Cloud and Infrastructure Services team at NVIDIA, specifically supporting GeForce NOW, a cloud-based game streaming platform, and NVCF, a GPU cloud computing platform. Based in the Bay Area, Manu enjoys reading, hiking, motorcycle rides, running, and crossfitting when not innovating and engineering.

Manu is an engineering manager for the Cloud and Infrastructure Services team at NVIDIA, specifically supporting GeForce NOW, a cloud-based game streaming platform, and NVCF, a GPU cloud computing platform. Based in the Bay Area, Manu enjoys reading,... Show more

Architect at Encamina, with 25+ years of experience in technology. I help organizations simplify business through Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. Passionate about teaching, I prefer sharing knowledge over chasing trends.

Architect at Encamina, with 25+ years of experience in technology. I help organizations simplify business through Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. Passionate about teaching, I prefer sharing knowledge over chasing trends. Show more

Michelle G. Magalong, PhD is a scholar-activist committed to elevating the stories of underrepresented peoples and places through historic preservation, planning, and public policy.

Dr. Magalong is Assistant Professor in the Historic Preservation program at the University of Maryland's School of Architecture. Planning and Preservation, where she previously served as a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow. She is affiliate faculty in Asian American Studies, Urban Studies and Planning, and American Studies. Dr. Magalong served as President for Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation (APIAHiP), a national nonprofit organization. She received her BA in Ethnic Studies and Urban Studies and Planning at University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and MA and PhD in Urban Planning at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Michelle worked in preserving historical Asian American neighborhoods and sites including Historic Filipinotown, Little Tokyo, and Thai Town in Los Angeles, and Little Manila in Stockton, California. She has served on advisory boards including for the National Park Service, State of California, and City of Los Angeles on their respective theme studies and context statements on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. She served on the board of directors for California Humanities. Michelle is a featured speaker at national conferences on historic preservation, advocacy, and the nonprofit sector, and was named "40 Under 40: People Saving Places" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2018.

Michelle G. Magalong, PhD is a scholar-activist committed to elevating the stories of underrepresented peoples and places through historic preservation, planning, and public policy. Dr. Magalong is Assistant Professor in the Historic Preservation ... Show more