Region & Country

Valued speakers who focus on the geopolitical and cultural aspects of different regions and countries, exploring topics like regional development, international relations, and cultural identity

Nadeem Akhtar Mohmand

Nadeem Akhtar Mohmand

Officialy Selected as Microsoft Student Ambassador, Google Developer Student Club's Lead, Google Developer Group's Organizer and Global Azure Team's Member.
Almost at the end of my Bachelor's journey in Computer Science.

Officialy Selected as Microsoft Student Ambassador, Google Developer Student Club's Lead, Google Developer Group's Organizer and Global Azure Team's Member. Almost at the end of my Bachelor's journey in Computer Science. Show more

Anthea Armar

Anthea Armar

Anthea Armar is a London-based change management expert with over 20 years of experience in the field. She has a proven track record in facilitating lasting organisational change through innovative solutions, using best practice in change management, business process improvement, leadership, training and wellbeing. Her strategies focus on people, processes and technology to drive change and achieve success.

Anthea coaches and mentors senior leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals all over the world to unlock their full potential by boosting their self-awareness, clarity and confidence to bridge the gap between where they are and where they desire to be. Anthea is a highly persuasive, thought provoking, quirky, calmly energetic speaker who is able to inspire others to action, making her an invaluable partner to any individual looking to get to the next level.

Anthea attracts attention, leaving you feeling encouraged, awakened and eager to take action. Your mind shapes the world you live in. Change your mind and you can change your life.

Anthea Armar is a London-based change management expert with over 20 years of experience in the field. She has a proven track record in facilitating lasting organisational change through innovative solutions, using best practice in change management,... Show more

Andrei Ionescu

Andrei Ionescu

Andrei Ionescu is a Senior Software Engineer with Adobe and part of Adobe Experience Platform's Data Lake team, specialised in Big Data and Distributed Systems with Scala, Java, Spark, Kafka.

At Adobe he is mainly contributing to Ingestion and Data Lake projects while on open source he's contributing to Delta Lake, Hyperspace, Apache Iceberg and more recently to Polars.

Andrei Ionescu is a Senior Software Engineer with Adobe and part of Adobe Experience Platform's Data Lake team, specialised in Big Data and Distributed Systems with Scala, Java, Spark, Kafka. At Adobe he is mainly contributing to Ingestion and Da... Show more

Jorge Téllez

Jorge Téllez

Jorge Téllez is a tech leader with more than 15 years of experience in product development, innovation, business development and education.

Jorge has also developed the digital transformation capabilities of hundreds of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies in the United States and Latin America, including Accenture, McKinsey, CEMEX, Neoris, Banregio, Autlan, and Banregio, among others. Jorge has founded several profitable companies and has been a founding member of three bootcamps in the United States and Mexico. His latest company, CeroUno, was acquired by Revelo, the largest technology talent platform in Latin America where he now serves as Chief Community Officer.

Jorge has studies at Tec de Monterrey, UNC Chapel Hill, Harvard and Turing School, and is a Techstars alum.

Jorge Téllez is a tech leader with more than 15 years of experience in product development, innovation, business development and education. Jorge has also developed the digital transformation capabilities of hundreds of organizations, from startu... Show more

Gideon Mariochukwu

Gideon Mariochukwu

Gideon Mariochukwu is a Digital Marketing Consultant, Frontend Developer, Personal Development Advocate, and Digital Skill Trainer.

He is a Google Certified Digital Marketer and mobile web developer with over 4 years of working with brands to help them become more visible and accessible online.

He is also a member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors, New York.

He is also the CEO, Smart Access Technologies and Creative Director of TinYard Inc. Lead Volunteer of Positive Minds Initiative, Program Director, of E-literate Network, and Delta State coordinator of Education With Purpose and SDGs, Delta.

He is a Global Youth Ambassador for TheirWorld, London. An Alumni of Commonwealth 100 Open-Source Leaders and a YALI RLC Fellow and John C. Maxwell Certified.

Gideon Mariochukwu also helps young people develop a positive attitude towards their life, work, and business.

Gideon Mariochukwu is a Digital Marketing Consultant, Frontend Developer, Personal Development Advocate, and Digital Skill Trainer. He is a Google Certified Digital Marketer and mobile web developer with over 4 years of working with brands to help... Show more

David Rich

David Rich

Dave is responsible for aligning go-to-market strategy and innovation across lines of business. He brings expertise in voice AI, voice biometrics, telecommunications, and multiple industries. Dave has held senior planning and operational roles at American Airlines and Nuance Communications, CEO at LumenVox, and CPO for Flowroute and n2uitive, and has created products that are used by millions of people. He is a frequent advisor to hedge funds and investors. Dave is a Fulbright Scholar and has an MBA from the University of Michigan.

Dave is responsible for aligning go-to-market strategy and innovation across lines of business. He brings expertise in voice AI, voice biometrics, telecommunications, and multiple industries. Dave has held senior planning and operational roles at A... Show more

Sai Kiran Alagundula

Sai Kiran Alagundula

Hello !!
I'm Sai Kiran from India . I have got 10 years of Product Management / Entrepreneurial Experience in B2C, B2B.

Hello !! I'm Sai Kiran from India . I have got 10 years of Product Management / Entrepreneurial Experience in B2C, B2B. Show more

Shiraz Baboo

Shiraz Baboo

Coaches and Healers hire me to rewrite their business stories, and with them, their reality because most people are unknowingly addicted to stories of adversity and struggle and left with a lack of success, confidence, and freedom. I help you to eliminate, terminate, and annihilate your unconscious addiction to these stories in order to ignite a stream of high paying clients along with an abundance of free time, money, and energy.

Coaches and Healers hire me to rewrite their business stories, and with them, their reality because most people are unknowingly addicted to stories of adversity and struggle and left with a lack of success, confidence, and freedom. I help you to elim... Show more

Hobivola A. Rabearivelo

Hobivola A. Rabearivelo

Hobivola A. Rabearivelo is Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer at BI Expertise, a company specialised in artificial intelligence technologies based in Quebec City, Canada.

Hobivola joined BI Expertise in 2018, where he has set up the company’s research and innovation lab. He works on developing the company’s partnerships and managing several innovation projects. Prior to joining BI Expertise, he has worked as analyst and project manager for organisations of all sizes in a variety of industries, ranging from communication to international security to community organisations.
Hobivola has an education in International Studies (Université Laval, Canada) and in Geoeconomics and Strategic Intelligence (IRIS Sup, France). He also sits on the board of directors of several organisations, including CÉGEP de Matane’s college centre for technology transfer, Centre de développement et de recherche en intelligence numérique (CDRIN); as well as on the Advisory board on digital twins of Canada’s Next Generation Manufacturing Supercluster (NGen).

Hobivola A. Rabearivelo is Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer at BI Expertise, a company specialised in artificial intelligence technologies based in Quebec City, Canada. Hobivola joined BI Expertise in 2018, where he has set up the company’s r... Show more

Ana Sofía Colautti

Ana Sofía Colautti

I'm a Project manager/Drupal developer/Site builder/Accessibility enthusiast from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I'm a Project manager/Drupal developer/Site builder/Accessibility enthusiast from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Show more

Verena Kunz-Gehrmann

Verena Kunz-Gehrmann

Verena is the Chief Marketing Officer at Ouriginal. Before joining Ouriginal in 2018, she worked for various well-known technology companies in Asia and Europe. She believes that every student should be given the chance to develop their full potential, and should be supported to find their unique and original voice.

Verena is the Chief Marketing Officer at Ouriginal. Before joining Ouriginal in 2018, she worked for various well-known technology companies in Asia and Europe. She believes that every student should be given the chance to develop their full potentia... Show more

Simon Jackson

Simon Jackson

Crazy wild eyed engineer / architect & developer, always breaking stuff apart to see how it works and teaching everyone how to put them back together the right way.
Dual Microsoft MVP for Windows (Mixed Reality) and Xbox aiming to energise developers everywhere to build great games.
Member of the Microsoft Mixed Reality Toolkit team and key contributor to the new Cross Platform Mixed Reality solution (V2)
Happy to talk, love to help and can't stop talking about great stuff.

https://darkgenesis.zenithmoon.com/aboutme/

Crazy wild eyed engineer / architect & developer, always breaking stuff apart to see how it works and teaching everyone how to put them back together the right way. Dual Microsoft MVP for Windows (Mixed Reality) and Xbox aiming to energise developer... Show more

Miroslav Šedivý

Miroslav Šedivý

Born in Czechoslovakia, studied in France, living in Germany. Using Python to make the sun shine and the wind blow. hjkl juggler and languages enthusiast. PyCon.DE and Polyglot Gathering organizer.

Born in Czechoslovakia, studied in France, living in Germany. Using Python to make the sun shine and the wind blow. hjkl juggler and languages enthusiast. PyCon.DE and Polyglot Gathering organizer. Show more

Daniela Field

Daniela Field

Daniela has 10+ years of experience as a technology professional. She enjoys working with clients, understanding their business needs and offering solutions that move clients towards efficiency, productivity and profitability. She has worked with various Fortune 500 companies as well as privately held organizations. Her previous work was focused on enterprise data search, eDiscovery, document assembly and contract management. As a faculty technology advisor, she has given guest lectures in 30+ universities, collaborated and presented research papers in various conferences.

Daniela has 10+ years of experience as a technology professional. She enjoys working with clients, understanding their business needs and offering solutions that move clients towards efficiency, productivity and profitability. She has worked with var... Show more

Grace Doherty

Grace Doherty

As a consultant for the Open Data for Resilience Initiative, I work to make development research data understood and accessible to decision-makers – focusing on the use of geospatial information to understand and communicate poverty and disaster risk. I also work with the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health as a geospatial analyst and teach geography & GIS in classroom and workshop settings.

www.opendri.org
www.opencitiesproject.org

As a consultant for the Open Data for Resilience Initiative, I work to make development research data understood and accessible to decision-makers – focusing on the use of geospatial information to understand and communicate poverty and disaster risk... Show more

Anja Grecko Lorenz

Anja Grecko Lorenz

Anja Grecko Lorenz is Head of Programmes at the German Centre for Research and Innovation São Paulo. She previously served as Executive Director of the Brazil Center at the University of Münster and brings nearly 20 years of experience in international cooperation across higher education, science, innovation, and public policy in Europe and Latin America. She studied Economics and Latin American Studies at Freie Universität Berlin and has held positions in Hamburg, Barcelona, São Paulo, and Brasília.

Anja Grecko Lorenz is Head of Programmes at the German Centre for Research and Innovation São Paulo. She previously served as Executive Director of the Brazil Center at the University of Münster and brings nearly 20 years of experience in internation... Show more

Nicola Schoonderwoerd

Nicola Schoonderwoerd

As a dynamic servant-leader, Nicola is passionate about inspiring greatness in others.

Her mission is to positively disrupt the status quo, cultivate a culture of innovation and unlock better ways of working. She breaks down communication barriers, challenges old norms and mobilises communities of changemakers.

She is an exceptional facilitator, transforming mundane meetings into extraordinary experiences. By sparking creativity, harnessing thought diversity and democratising decision-making, She enables teams to solve big business problems – together!

With Nicola’s previous experience driving improvements in the education sector, along with her agile mindset and fearless facilitation, she brings a unique blend of expertise poised to leave a positive impact in any business context.

As a dynamic servant-leader, Nicola is passionate about inspiring greatness in others. Her mission is to positively disrupt the status quo, cultivate a culture of innovation and unlock better ways of working. She breaks down communication barriers... Show more

Shouvik Sarkar

Shouvik Sarkar

Former Owner of The SARK Tech.
Professional Programmer.
Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller.

Former Owner of The SARK Tech. Professional Programmer. Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller. Show more

Michael Mwangi

Michael Mwangi

My name is Michael Mwangi Gichuki, and I’m a data analyst with over nine years of experience in business intelligence, data science, and analytics. Over the last 4.5 years, I’ve focused on credit analysis and data engineering, leveraging data to drive strategy and deliver impactful results.

Beyond my professional work, I am also an avid e-sports enthusiast with a keen interest in exploring the growing impact of e-sports in Africa. I’m passionate about showcasing the potential of e-sports as a thriving industry in the region, highlighting its opportunities for economic growth, youth engagement, and technological innovation.

Currently based in Nairobi, Kenya, I thrive on creating innovative, data-driven solutions and fostering collaboration across teams. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge through workshops, panel discussions, and thought leadership initiatives, translating complex topics into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

My name is Michael Mwangi Gichuki, and I’m a data analyst with over nine years of experience in business intelligence, data science, and analytics. Over the last 4.5 years, I’ve focused on credit analysis and data engineering, leveraging data to driv... Show more

Jeevarajan Kumar

Jeevarajan Kumar

Jeevarajan Kumar (Jeeva) is a Solution Architect at Velrada and a Microsoft Business Applications MVP.

Based in Auckland, he is a tech enthusiast, active speaker and community leader with a strong passion for technology. Jeeva is the co-organizer of the Auckland Power Platform User Group, as well as user groups in Singapore and Tamil Nadu, India. He also serves on the global organizing committee for the Global Power Platform Bootcamp.

Jeevarajan Kumar (Jeeva) is a Solution Architect at Velrada and a Microsoft Business Applications MVP. Based in Auckland, he is a tech enthusiast, active speaker and community leader with a strong passion for technology. Jeeva is the co-organizer... Show more

Jaime Omar Montero Aguilar

Jaime Omar Montero Aguilar

I am a cloud technology expert and DevOps advocate with extensive experience in IT and platform engineering. My mission is to drive innovation through automation, reliability, and scalable architectures. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and building open, collaborative communities that empower engineers to create resilient and efficient systems. Technology should be accessible, transparent, and a force for progress—where everyone has the tools to contribute and grow.

I am a cloud technology expert and DevOps advocate with extensive experience in IT and platform engineering. My mission is to drive innovation through automation, reliability, and scalable architectures. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and bu... Show more

Giuliano Gaub

Giuliano Gaub

I'm a consultant focused on business intelligence, data engineering, and cloud architecture, mainly using Microsoft Azure. I’ve worked across industries like manufacturing, pharma, and media, building modern data platforms and automating infrastructure with Terraform. My experience spans the full data lifecycle—from ingestion to visualization. I hold several Azure certifications and enjoy turning complex data problems into practical, cloud-based solutions.

I'm a consultant focused on business intelligence, data engineering, and cloud architecture, mainly using Microsoft Azure. I’ve worked across industries like manufacturing, pharma, and media, building modern data platforms and automating infrastructu... Show more

Himani Garera

Himani Garera

BEST WAY TO USE AI IN GOVERNACE

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Fernando Marcos Franco Gomes

Fernando Marcos Franco Gomes

Sou Fernando, analista de tecnologia e, há um ano, assumi o papel de Agile Coach no Banestes.
Meu foco é aplicar metodologias e frameworks ágeis como Scrum, SAFe e Kanban para otimizar a performance das equipes e aprimorar nossos processos, incentivando uma cultura de colaboração e eficiência.
Trabalho diretamente com os times, adaptando as práticas ágeis às necessidades específicas do banco, o que nos permite alcançar entregas mais consistentes e de qualidade.
Gosto de mentorar e fortalecer o aprendizado contínuo, contribuindo para a transformação digital da nossa instituição.

Sou Fernando, analista de tecnologia e, há um ano, assumi o papel de Agile Coach no Banestes. Meu foco é aplicar metodologias e frameworks ágeis como Scrum, SAFe e Kanban para otimizar a performance das equipes e aprimorar nossos processos, incentiv... Show more

Monica Amable

Monica Amable

I am a youth advocate passionate about leadership, financial empowerment, and youth development in Africa.

I serve as the Regional Administrator of the maiden West Africa Women Speakers’ Forum (WAWS) and the Bourse Jackie Scholarship, providing leadership and educational opportunities for young Africans.

I am a youth advocate passionate about leadership, financial empowerment, and youth development in Africa. I serve as the Regional Administrator of the maiden West Africa Women Speakers’ Forum (WAWS) and the Bourse Jackie Scholarship, providing le... Show more

Qishen Sam Liang

Qishen Sam Liang

Qishen Sam Liang
samliangsk@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/qishen-sam-liang/

EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara | September 2019-June 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Asian American Studies
Honors: Distinction in Asian American Studies & College of Letters & Science Highest Honors

University of Southern California | August 2023-May 2025
Master of Science, Computer Science (Computer Networks)

University of California, Santa Barbara | September 2019-June 2023
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

RELEVANT RESEARCH & PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Researcher | UCSB Department of Asian American Studies | August 2022-June 2023
Research Project: The Transformation of Asian and Asian American Stereotypes and Representations in the United States

Conducted media content analysis to investigate how dominant narratives about Asians and Asian Americans have been constructed to serve shifting national interests and maintain racial hierarchies.
Analyzed a diverse range of sources, including magazine articles like “How to Tell Japs from the Chinese,” political cartoon “The Honorable Fifth Column,” and COVID-19 anti-Asian news reports.
Argued that while modes of expression evolve, the underlying hegemonic frameworks of stereotype persist, demonstrating the shift from overt to subtle forms of representation in the modern era.
This research, which drew upon frameworks of racial formation and stereotype theory, culminated in a 30 pages paper and a departmental presentation.

Project Manager & Game Developer | University of Southern California | January 2025-May 2025
Project: Area 31: A Horror Maze Game

Led the design and development of a 2D narrative game in C# and Unity, gaining practical experience in the creation of interactive media and player-driven storytelling.
Engineered systems for managing player state and progression, directly informing research into how player agency and interactive systems shape understandings.
Managed the project lifecycle using Agile methodologies, demonstrating leadership in a collaborative, creative-technical environment.

SKILLS & INTERESTS
Research Areas: Asian American Studies, Games, Stereotypes, Computer Networking, Security
Technical Skills: Python, Unity, C#, Git, Data Curation, Data Analysis
Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin (Fluent), Cantonese (Fluent)

Qishen Sam Liang samliangsk@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/qishen-sam-liang/ EDUCATION University of California, Santa Barbara | September 2019-June 2023 Bachelor of Arts, Asian American Studies Honors: Distinction in Asian American ... Show more

B Aurora Rz Valles

B Aurora Rz Valles

Lider Regional.
LATAM.

Consultorias en Español para la Comunidad Hispanoamericana.

Lider Regional. LATAM. Consultorias en Español para la Comunidad Hispanoamericana. Show more

Kazi Hossain

Kazi Hossain

Hi! My name is Kazi, and I'm currently pursuing computer science at Queens College with a growing interest in AI, product management, and software engineering.

I bring strong experience in technical program management and software engineering through my work at Pure Storage, Sparc, and Conatix Cysana. This upcoming summer, I'm interning at Google as a technical program manager on the security team.

My major areas of focus are distributed systems, backend development (Java, Flask), and mobile app development (Kotlin) to underrepresented individuals! I’m also experienced in assembly language, Python, and SQL.

I have ~ 2 years of experience in venture capital, working with GoAhead Ventures at Stanford University to source 10+ tech startups.

I’m deeply committed to increasing representation in tech. I co-founded the BISESJ Mentorship Program, where I served as a tutor and mentor for 3 years along with 10 other students. I love to mentor college students break into tech from underrepresented backgrounds!

I’m excited to continue exploring AI, product and program management, software engineering, and consulting. Feel free to reach out via email at Kazihossain416@gmail.com

Hi! My name is Kazi, and I'm currently pursuing computer science at Queens College with a growing interest in AI, product management, and software engineering. I bring strong experience in technical program management and software engineering thr... Show more

Brittany Leonard

Brittany Leonard

Brittany is a yoga and mindfulness instructor, committed to providing wellness strategies to people of all ages. Brittany has a passion for mindfulness and nature, which are embodied during her alignment-based Hatha Vinyasa style yoga, meditation, and mindfulness workshops. She’s also a high school teacher in the Cowichan Valley, and has published several fiction and wellness books to accompany her other wellness practices.

Brittany is a yoga and mindfulness instructor, committed to providing wellness strategies to people of all ages. Brittany has a passion for mindfulness and nature, which are embodied during her alignment-based Hatha Vinyasa style yoga, meditation, an... Show more

Chris Stanbury

Chris Stanbury

The countryside is where my heart truly belongs. There's nothing quite like the feeling of fresh air on my face, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the opportunity to connect with the world around me. And, of course, the chance to meet interesting people along the way! I'm passionate about sharing my love for walking and the spirit of adventure with audiences across the UK.

My story is one of endurance, determination, and a deep commitment to making a difference. At the age of 70, I embarked on an extraordinary journey: a walk from Land's End to John o'Groats, and then back to Land's End! This incredible feat covered a staggering 2,645 miles, completed over a period of just five months.

This wasn't just a personal challenge; it was a mission of the heart. My walk was dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Hope and Homes for Children, a charity I've been proud to support for over twenty years. Their vital work focuses on liberating children from the often-harsh realities of institutional care and placing them in loving, supportive families within their own countries.

My talks are more than just accounts of my epic walk. They are a celebration of the joy of walking, the thrill of adventure, and the power of setting ambitious goals. I share the lessons I learned, the challenges I overcame, and the breathtaking beauty I witnessed along the way. My presentations are designed to inspire and encourage, reminding us all that we are capable of achieving far more than we might imagine.

The talks are tailored to be suitable for a wide variety of groups, including: U3A (University of the Third Age) Walking groups Village halls Rotary Clubs Anyone with a zest for life and an interest in personal growth.

And the best part? All of the fees I receive, beyond covering direct expenses, are donated directly to Hope and Homes for Children. So, when you book a talk, you're not only getting an inspiring presentation but also contributing to a very worthy cause.

The countryside is where my heart truly belongs. There's nothing quite like the feeling of fresh air on my face, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the opportunity to connect with the world around me. And, of course, the chance to meet interesting p... Show more

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