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

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

Derek Van Powell is a Vietnamese-born community leader, executive, and engineer whose work centers on documenting the history of Amerasians and pressing for their recognition. He is Executive Board Chair of The Amerasian Coalition, a nonprofit that advances identity, inclusion, inheritance, and justice for Amerasians and their families. He is also the producer of Homecoming: Unfinished, a documentary on the Amerasian experience funded by the California Arts Council. Told through Amerasians and their mothers, fathers, siblings, and children, the film looks at where the community stands decades after the 1987 Amerasian Homecoming Act.

Powell’s research focuses on the government record behind Amerasian immigration. He reviews the evidence on the 1982 Amerasian Immigration Act and the 1987 Homecoming Act to separate figures that can be documented from estimates that have been repeated until they read as fact. He brings this work to the public through community education programs at the Bowers Museum. He also serves as Executive Director of PeaceBuildingOC, which works toward reconciliation within Orange County’s Vietnamese community, and as Board Treasurer of Le Ly Hayslip’s Global Village Foundation.

The grandson of a South Vietnamese Air Force pilot and the son of a 22-year U.S. Air Force veteran, Powell served as a U.S. Air Force officer in satellite integration. He then spent 30 years leading content supply chain operations at Warner Bros. and Sony and advising media companies as a strategy consultant at Deloitte and Altman Solon. Named an LA Times Business Visionary in Entertainment, he currently leads M&A integration at Cineverse. He holds a BS in Astronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and an MBA from UC Irvine, and completed Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.

Derek Van Powell is a Vietnamese-born community leader, executive, and engineer whose work centers on documenting the history of Amerasians and pressing for their recognition. He is Executive Board Chair of The Amerasian Coalition, a nonprofit that a... Show more

Adefunminiyi Morakinyo is a Senior Infrastructure Engineer and Enterprise Cloud Architect specializing in hybrid cloud engineering, enterprise security governance, and AI-driven data automation. With deep experience spanning mission-critical infrastructure across multinational organizations, he designs resilient, high-performance systems utilizing Azure, enterprise virtualization (Proxmox, VMware), and automation with Python, Go, and PowerShell.

Adefunminiyi has led digital transformation initiatives and engineered custom platforms that automate complex enterprise data lifecycles and asset ecosystems. Beyond hands-on architecture, he is an active advocate for practical AI integration in regulated environments and writes regularly as a national technology columnist on modern infrastructure design, DevSecOps, and enterprise AI adoption.

Adefunminiyi Morakinyo is a Senior Infrastructure Engineer and Enterprise Cloud Architect specializing in hybrid cloud engineering, enterprise security governance, and AI-driven data automation. With deep experience spanning mission-critical infrastr... Show more

De la bidouille perso aux projets clients, je cherche avant tout à trouver des solutions. L'intelligence artificielle n'est pas toujours la bonne, mais si elle l'est, il faut savoir la mettre en place !

De la bidouille perso aux projets clients, je cherche avant tout à trouver des solutions. L'intelligence artificielle n'est pas toujours la bonne, mais si elle l'est, il faut savoir la mettre en place ! Show more

Tomasz Maj began his journey in product development over 15 years ago, long before "scaling" became a buzzword. Having spent nearly a decade in strategic consulting, he’s navigated the complexities of organizational change across four continents—seeing the good, the bad, and the truly ugly of digital transformation. Along the way, he’s managed to build a formidable sneaker collection, survive the chaos of raising three kids in the Warsaw suburbs, and likely spent more time with Lego bricks than most professional architects. He currently serves as Head of Product Operations at Odevo, where he specializes in bridging the gap between tech and product to build high-performing global PropTech solutions.

Tomasz Maj began his journey in product development over 15 years ago, long before "scaling" became a buzzword. Having spent nearly a decade in strategic consulting, he’s navigated the complexities of organizational change across four continents—seei... Show more

Lana Crouse serves as Regional Director for the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Market Transformation & Development team, where she leads efforts to advance sustainability, health, resilience, and equity across the Atlantic region, including Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In this role, she oversees market development, cultivates strategic partnerships, and drives local engagement to accelerate the adoption of green building practices.

With more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Lana brings a strong background in business development, event strategy, and stakeholder engagement. She is passionate about building collaborative communities and advancing solutions that positively impact both people and the planet. Her work reflects a deep commitment to USGBC’s mission of transforming the built environment.

Lana holds a degree from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs and a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University.

Lana Crouse serves as Regional Director for the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Market Transformation & Development team, where she leads efforts to advance sustainability, health, resilience, and equity across the Atlantic region, including Wa... Show more

Sr. Customer Success Architect at GitHub
Primarily provides technical support for GitHub's enterprise solutions. Actively promotes the adoption of GitHub Copilot.
Additionally, focuses on introducing open source culture and practices into corporations, advocating for InnerSource to break down organizational silos. Through these efforts, serves as the President of the non-profit InnerSource Commons Foundation, contributing to the global advancement of InnerSource principles.

Sr. Customer Success Architect at GitHub Primarily provides technical support for GitHub's enterprise solutions. Actively promotes the adoption of GitHub Copilot. Additionally, focuses on introducing open source culture and practices into corporati... Show more

Steve Johnson, MSc, CISSP, C|CISO
Steve earned his MSc in Cybersecurity from Essex University in Colchester, England, following a career in the U.S. Army as a Communications Security Specialist. He has over 20 years of experience in the design of large-scale intelligent transportation systems, including 7 years as the program manager and principal investigator for a USDOT research project on Connected Vehicle technology.

Steve currently leads cybersecurity design and consulting services for several state DoTs, transit rail operators, and aviation facilities. He also leads cybersecurity design projects for the Department of War pertaining to building management systems, access control, anti-terrorism standards, and other facility protection systems.
He is a Professional Associate at HDR, a global A&E firm.

Steve Johnson, MSc, CISSP, C|CISO Steve earned his MSc in Cybersecurity from Essex University in Colchester, England, following a career in the U.S. Army as a Communications Security Specialist. He has over 20 years of experience in the design of la... Show more

Bryan is an experienced engineer and leader who designs and builds complex distributed systems. He has spent his career developing mobile and back-end systems whilst building autonomous teams. More recently he has been focused on delivery and cloud native at Thoughtworks. In his free time he plays ice hockey and goes trail running, and tries to break into the champion rank in rocket league. https://olivercodes.com

Bryan is an experienced engineer and leader who designs and builds complex distributed systems. He has spent his career developing mobile and back-end systems whilst building autonomous teams. More recently he has been focused on delivery and cloud n... Show more

Magnus Sandvik, Special Advisor in Sykehusbygg HF, working with labour integrity (A-krim), health and safety (SHA), and security in hospital projects. Leads and contributes to the development of frameworks and guidelines for preparedness and security in large, complex construction projects

Magnus Sandvik, Special Advisor in Sykehusbygg HF, working with labour integrity (A-krim), health and safety (SHA), and security in hospital projects. Leads and contributes to the development of frameworks and guidelines for preparedness and security... Show more

Valeria Cerpa es desarrolladora front-end y arquitecta, actualmente becaria de la organización Engineering for Change (E4C) y GHC 23. En 2021, fundó "Datos para Espacios Resilientes", primer proyecto digital del Fellowship Resilience Fund, lo que le permitió liderar un equipo y trabajar en la generación de mapas interactivos sobre seguridad urbana.
Además, Valeria está involucrada en el desarrollo de "Planning 2050", un proyecto web peruano-americano, que promueve compromisos sostenibles para ciudades desde instituciones públicas. Anteriormente, fue becaria de US Green Building Council en Washington DC, Harvard WECode y participó en el podcast de Women Who Code (WWCode). Su experiencia le ha permitido colaborar con organizaciones de Estados Unidos, Suiza, Francia y Perú.

Valeria Cerpa es desarrolladora front-end y arquitecta, actualmente becaria de la organización Engineering for Change (E4C) y GHC 23. En 2021, fundó "Datos para Espacios Resilientes", primer proyecto digital del Fellowship Resilience Fund, lo que le ... Show more

Opeyemi Adegboye (Yemi) l
Seasoned UI/UX Designer | Digital Experience Architect | Educator

With over three years of experience in UI/UX design, I specialize in creating user-centered solutions that merge functionality with aesthetics. From my early beginnings as a freelance designer to my current role as a lead UI/UX Designer at TASAfrica, I have helped businesses craft intuitive, user-driven experiences that resonate.

Previously, I worked as a UI/UX Engineer at Lights on Heights, where I spearheaded impactful projects like the My Limestone App redesign, enhancing features such as offline check-in and geolocation-enabled panic alerts. My expertise lives across design systems, usability testing, and crafting scalable solutions for web and mobile platforms.

Passionate about sharing knowledge, I've tutored over 50 aspiring designers within 25 different African countries, helping them launch careers in tech. Beyond work, I attend tech events and webinars, most recently speaking at Tech1M's webinar, "Creating Memorable Experiences through User-Centric Designs."

I believe design is more than visuals, it's about solving problems, crafting memorable experiences, and connecting people. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me learning German, playing call of duty mobile or brainstorming ideas to give back to the community through tech education.

Opeyemi Adegboye (Yemi) l Seasoned UI/UX Designer | Digital Experience Architect | Educator With over three years of experience in UI/UX design, I specialize in creating user-centered solutions that merge functionality with aesthetics. From my ea... Show more

Zuhairah Washington is a dynamic C-level executive and global business leader with more than 20 years of experience scaling high-growth companies and leading complex marketplace businesses. She currently serves as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Zillow Group, where she oversees Zillow’s for-sale business, Zillow Preferred, driving billions in revenue and shaping the future of real estate.
Known for delivering transformative growth and operational excellence, Zuhairah has led organizations from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. She previously served as CEO of Otrium, a global sustainable fashion marketplace recognized as one of the Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, where she led international expansion and drove significant revenue growth. Prior to that, she held senior leadership roles at Expedia Group and Uber, where she led large-scale global teams, built strategic partnerships, and scaled businesses to over $1 billion in annual revenue. At Uber, she also played a key role in navigating regulatory frameworks that helped legitimize ridesharing in major U.S. markets.
In addition to her executive leadership, Zuhairah is an experienced board director, currently serving on the board of Five Below and previously on the board of Olo. She is a recognized thought leader and frequent speaker on topics including marketplace innovation, leadership, and scaling businesses, with insights featured in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, NPR, Forbes, and MSNBC. She is also a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute.
Zuhairah holds a JD/MBA from Harvard University and a BA magna cum laude from University of California, Los Angeles. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, collecting art, traveling, and cheering on the Seattle Seahawks.

Zuhairah Washington is a dynamic C-level executive and global business leader with more than 20 years of experience scaling high-growth companies and leading complex marketplace businesses. She currently serves as Senior Vice President and General Ma... Show more

Entrepreneur français, investisseur immobilier et dirigeant de plusieurs entreprises, Abel Gadri accompagne les entrepreneurs dans l'amélioration de leur performance grâce à des méthodes concrètes mêlant stratégie, discipline et intelligence artificielle. Son approche repose sur des applications directement utilisables sur le terrain pour gagner du temps, améliorer les décisions et accélérer le développement des entreprises.

Entrepreneur français, investisseur immobilier et dirigeant de plusieurs entreprises, Abel Gadri accompagne les entrepreneurs dans l'amélioration de leur performance grâce à des méthodes concrètes mêlant stratégie, discipline et intelligence artifici... Show more

Sr. TPM en Zillow, PhD en Inteligencia Artificial y GDE en Machine Learning.

Sr. TPM en Zillow, PhD en Inteligencia Artificial y GDE en Machine Learning. Show more