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

Nimrod Nyongesa

Nimrod Nyongesa

To whom much is given much is required

To whom much is given much is required Show more

Neeraj Pandey

Neeraj Pandey

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more

Luis Puente

Luis Puente

Soy un profesional con más de 21 años de experiencia liderando proyectos de transformación digital y diseño de arquitecturas cloud en entornos complejos y altamente regulados. He trabajado como asesor de CTOs y CIOs en sectores como banca y telecomunicaciones, impulsando la modernización tecnológica mediante soluciones híbridas y multicloud (Azure, AWS), automatización y metodologías ágiles. Mi enfoque combina visión estratégica con una sólida base técnica, orientado siempre a mejorar la eficiencia operativa y acelerar la innovación en las organizaciones.

Soy un profesional con más de 21 años de experiencia liderando proyectos de transformación digital y diseño de arquitecturas cloud en entornos complejos y altamente regulados. He trabajado como asesor de CTOs y CIOs en sectores como banca y telecomun... Show more

Amar Pandey

Amar Pandey

Amar Nath Pandey is an Advisory Engineer at IBM India Software Lab with approximately 18 years of IT experience specializing in J2EE, Cloud technologies, and Machine Learning. He has a proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex platforms, including Kubernetes-based ML serving systems and intelligent automation foundations. Amar holds certifications in Data Science and Machine Learning, and his technical expertise spans Java, Golang, Python, and cloud-native tools like Docker and OpenShift. Throughout his career at organizations like Oracle, Nokia Siemens, and IBM, he has consistently focused on building scalable web applications and innovative software solutions.

Amar Nath Pandey is an Advisory Engineer at IBM India Software Lab with approximately 18 years of IT experience specializing in J2EE, Cloud technologies, and Machine Learning. He has a proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex platforms... Show more

Murali Varma

Murali Varma

As a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience, I thrive on solving complex technical challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and driving long-term, impactful transformations. My expertise lies in crafting scalable systems, architecting robust solutions, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams to deliver user-centric products.

Currently, I lead the web engineering efforts at SoFi/Galileo Financial Technologies, spearheading a multi-year Web Architecture initiative that unifies disparate technologies (PHP, Angular, React) into a modern React/Next.js and Python stack. My work spans across teams, squads, and departments, where I focus on long-term strategies, seamless migrations, and delivering value incrementally. From leading large-scale initiatives like shared component libraries and IdP onboarding to operational improvements like real-user monitoring and dynamic test environments, I drive both technical excellence and organizational efficiency.

Beyond technical contributions, I am passionate about mentoring and elevating team standards. Whether it’s empowering developers through streamlined workflows, facilitating design reviews, or crafting developer-friendly tools, I aim to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. With a strategic mindset and hands-on leadership, I bring value by balancing immediate deliverables with scalable, future-proof systems.

As a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience, I thrive on solving complex technical challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and driving long-term, impactful transformations. My expertise lies in crafting scalable systems, arch... Show more

Bethany Marshall

Bethany Marshall

History Graduate turned Technical and Functional Consultant focusing on all things Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform.

History Graduate turned Technical and Functional Consultant focusing on all things Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform. Show more

Riccardo Binetti

Riccardo Binetti

Riccardo started his career as an embedded developer, but switched to backend development as soon as he discovered (and fell in love with) Elixir.

He enjoys dad jokes, yak shaving, good coffee, and making music both in usual and strange ways (from Game Boys to live coding).

Riccardo started his career as an embedded developer, but switched to backend development as soon as he discovered (and fell in love with) Elixir. He enjoys dad jokes, yak shaving, good coffee, and making music both in usual and strange ways (from... Show more

Allison McMillan

Allison McMillan

Allison McMillan is a fractional VP of Engineering and Leadership Consultant with over 25 years of design and facilitation experience for gatherings, covering everything from meetings and strategy planning sessions to offsites and conferences. She’s previously held leadership roles at QuotaPath, DEV, and GitHub. Allison has worn many hats in multiple industries as a community builder, managing director, and software engineer.

Allison started a podcast about being a parent in tech, Parent Driven Development, and is an internationally recognized keynote speaker. She is very involved in the Ruby community as a current board member and the former President of Ruby Central.

You can find more writing, speaking, and consulting information on her website: www.allisonmcmillan.com

Allison McMillan is a fractional VP of Engineering and Leadership Consultant with over 25 years of design and facilitation experience for gatherings, covering everything from meetings and strategy planning sessions to offsites and conferences. She’s ... Show more

Francis Onukwu

Francis Onukwu

Francis Onukwu is a skilled software developer crafting innovative Web2 and Web3 solutions, with a strong focus on Rust and TypeScript. As co-founder of Open Source Nest, he drives Africa’s vibrant open-source movement, empowering beginners and pros through engaging workshops, AMAs, and community outreaches. Previously, as a former GDG On Campus Lead and past NACOS Director, he sparked student tech enthusiasm and leadership at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he earned his BSc in Computer Science. With a passion for accessible tech, Francis leverages certifications in NVIDIA Deep Learning and Google Cloud to inspire inclusive innovation.

Francis Onukwu is a skilled software developer crafting innovative Web2 and Web3 solutions, with a strong focus on Rust and TypeScript. As co-founder of Open Source Nest, he drives Africa’s vibrant open-source movement, empowering beginners and pros ... Show more

Sownak Roy

Sownak Roy

Senior Engineering Manager at cheqd (https://cheqd.io/). Building the trust layer for AI agents through decentralized identity and verifiable credentials

Senior Engineering Manager at cheqd (https://cheqd.io/). Building the trust layer for AI agents through decentralized identity and verifiable credentials Show more

Shweta Keshavanarayana

Shweta Keshavanarayana

I am a Mom of a boy and a true champion of 'Bias for Action' principle. I embrace discomfort by new learnings and learn them by doing - be it technology, process, or getting any work done for people who depend on me. I thrive with discipline and planning. Believe in practice and even if there is a 1% chance of success, I give the other 100% to get a favorable outcome.

I am a Mom of a boy and a true champion of 'Bias for Action' principle. I embrace discomfort by new learnings and learn them by doing - be it technology, process, or getting any work done for people who depend on me. I thrive with discipline and plan... Show more

Fransdana Nadeak

Fransdana Nadeak

Fransdana Nadeak is a Data Scientist passionate about applying AI to real-world challenges in the telecommunications industry. He is the creator of Towerbucks, a geospatial AI engine for tower profitability, and has shared his expertise as a speaker and mentor in data science communities.

Fransdana Nadeak is a Data Scientist passionate about applying AI to real-world challenges in the telecommunications industry. He is the creator of Towerbucks, a geospatial AI engine for tower profitability, and has shared his expertise as a speaker ... Show more

Emmanuel Joseph

Emmanuel Joseph

Building the future with Blockchain Tech as a Web Developer

Building the future with Blockchain Tech as a Web Developer Show more

Brian Moncey

Brian Moncey

Helping businesses of all shapes and sizes find and reach their vital audience. Brian is the founder and CEO of Black Raven, a full service marketing agency with a focus on helping firms working in private capital. Balancing the power of storytelling with the necessity of solid marketing operations, Brian brings his background in creative craftsmanship to the art of business.

Helping businesses of all shapes and sizes find and reach their vital audience. Brian is the founder and CEO of Black Raven, a full service marketing agency with a focus on helping firms working in private capital. Balancing the power of storytelling... Show more

Eduardo Elias de Almeida Moraes Saléh

Eduardo Elias de Almeida Moraes Saléh

Brazilian, 80's Kid. Father of 2. Passionate about C#, Typescript and high-load systems. Worked for big corps like Thomson Reuters, Warner Brothers and DAZN. Programmer since 1997.

Brazilian, 80's Kid. Father of 2. Passionate about C#, Typescript and high-load systems. Worked for big corps like Thomson Reuters, Warner Brothers and DAZN. Programmer since 1997. Show more

Randolf Speigner

Randolf Speigner

In his commitment to organizational transformation, Randolf co-founded cogrow.space, after two decades of working with leaders, teams and business units in global enterprises, to bring a different voice to enterprise transformation work. As a global citizen, he collaborates with thought leaders in societal evolution.

Randolf takes great satisfaction in offering his guidance to practitioners as they realize their full potential and capacity in regenerative transformation. He is committed to design and lead cohorts for teams of leaders and change agents to enable effective change in their organizations.

In his commitment to organizational transformation, Randolf co-founded cogrow.space, after two decades of working with leaders, teams and business units in global enterprises, to bring a different voice to enterprise transformation work. As a global ... Show more

Anh Tran

Anh Tran

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technology, manufacturing and wholesale, she is keen on bringing to the audience her unique perspectives, best practices and know-how when it comes to applying disruptive technologies.

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technolog... Show more

Melica Moshiri

Melica Moshiri

you may recognise me from this year's BBC The Apprentice.

I bring a unique blend of business leadership and media experience. Earlier this year, I appeared on BBC’s The Apprentice, reaching Week 8 with five wins including one as Project Manager, and a feature in the final episode. Following the show, I was invited to share my story on BBC News, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC South East, Manoto (Persian TV), and across multiple radio stations including BBC Radio Sussex, V2 Radio, and Greatest Hits Radio. I’ve also been featured in publications such as Daily Mail, Metro, The Mirror, The Sun, Recruiter Magazine, and Yahoo News.

As a speaker, I’ve delivered talks at Spotify, NBC Universal, and the University of Brighton (I will have completed a TedX Talk by the time this event is coming up, as it’s booked for October) covering topics including entrepreneurship, women in business, diversity and inclusion, how men can be great advocates for women, working in a male dominating industry such as recruitment, how to start a business, career independence, and the evolving AI landscape. I also host SkillTorch Disrupt, a podcast spotlighting stories of leadership and innovation within the tech and AI space.

Raised by a single father in an immigrant Persian household, I’ve always been fiercely independent. From buying my first property at a young age and now having 3, moving to Southern California alone in my 20s, to launching a business that works with global tech leaders, my journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and a passion for impact.

you may recognise me from this year's BBC The Apprentice. I bring a unique blend of business leadership and media experience. Earlier this year, I appeared on BBC’s The Apprentice, reaching Week 8 with five wins including one as Project Manager, a... Show more

Johnathon Smith

Johnathon Smith

Johnathon Smith is a seasoned Architectural Consultant for Xelseor LLC, a boutique software consultancy focused on .NET engineering, cloud-native architecture, open-source software, and modern software delivery practices. With over 15 years of experience spanning enterprise systems, microservices architecture, and frontend innovation, Johnathon brings a practical, developer-first perspective to software design.

He’s led engineering teams through the evolution of .NET, from WebForms and WCF to .NET Core and the bleeding edge of .NET Aspire. His work spans mission-critical systems in healthcare, finance, aerospace, and education technology—driving results with scalable microservices, CQRS, event-driven architectures, and clean domain modeling.

Johnathon’s recent talks tackle real-world engineering tradeoffs, including the case against AutoMapper, modular monoliths with versioning strategies, and building microservices without building regrets. Whether discussing fluent validations or the future of distributed .NET, he brings a rare combination of deep technical insight, hard-earned battle scars, and just the right amount of sarcasm.

Outside consulting and code, he’s passionate about developer mentorship, OSS contributions, and helping other technologists sharpen their craft. He’s based in Melbourne, FL, and Consults for Xelseor LLC full-time—when he’s not refactoring legacy systems or convincing teams to use MediatR properly.

Johnathon Smith is a seasoned Architectural Consultant for Xelseor LLC, a boutique software consultancy focused on .NET engineering, cloud-native architecture, open-source software, and modern software delivery practices. With over 15 years of experi... Show more

Glenn Thielman

Glenn Thielman

Spring Developer consultant at Keleos Belgium
A Java Spring consultant who believes simplicity is the key to great software.
I’m passionate about building applications that are easy to understand, maintain, and scale. Because the best solutions are the ones that work without unnecessary complexity and technology.

Spring Boot has been my go-to framework for making development straightforward, whether it’s creating microservices, designing APIs, or deploying cloud-native apps.
My approach is to break problems down, find the simplest path forward, and learning from mistakes.

I’m always looking to connect with others who value clarity and elegance in code.

Spring Developer consultant at Keleos Belgium A Java Spring consultant who believes simplicity is the key to great software. I’m passionate about building applications that are easy to understand, maintain, and scale. Because the best solutions are... Show more

Claudia Marcionni

Claudia Marcionni

🌟 Claudia Marcionni
Experta en Transformación Paradigmática, Innovación, Agilidad, Bienestar Organizacional y Liderazgo Evolutivo
Abogada, Enterprise Agile Coach, Coach Profesional y Educativa, Coach Ejecutiva y Corporativa, Neurocapacitadora y Educadora Emocional, Maestranda en Gestión Emocional y Bienestar en las Organizaciones, con más de 18 años de experiencia, Claudia Marcionni se ha consolidado como una referente en procesos de cambio, innovación y reinvención en organizaciones públicas, privadas y sociales.
Es creadora del método Efecto Paradigma®, un enfoque único para la transformación de modelos mentales y culturales en personas, equipos y organizaciones. Cofundadora de Coaches Ágiles® y actual líder de la Comunidad ITERA, Claudia ha desarrollado metodologías innovadoras aplicadas a la educación, el liderazgo y la gestión del cambio en entornos corporativos.
Su expertise integra transformación paradigmática y cultural, agilismo blando, neurociencias aplicadas, inteligencia emocional, metodologías ágiles (OKR, Scrum, gestión de proyectos) y diseño de estrategias de innovación y bienestar organizacional.
Ha sido reconocida con premios a la excelencia en coaching, training y consultoría, así como por su labor como speaker internacional y autora. Premiada como Mujer Líder en varias oportunidades. Con una con una Credencial de Honor en China. Y reconocida por su conferencia magistral en la Universidad de Harvard en el marco del V Congreso Mundial de Mujeres Líderes. Actualmente nominada a por su admirable trayectoria, excelencia y cualidades personales, así como por su visión regional y compromiso con la igualdad, como speaker de alto impacto en WEF Ecuador 2025.
Participa activamente en proyectos alineados con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la ONU, en especial ODS4 (Educación de calidad) y ODS3 (Bienestar y salud), colaborando con organizaciones internacionales e impulsando una visión integral del liderazgo evolutivo.
Actualmente es coordinadora del Directorio para Argentina de la Fundación CD y la iniciativa Mujeres Líderes América, Agente de Formación de Certificaciones Ágiles de Scrum Manager®, miembro de la Cámara de Comercio Latina en la Costa del Golfo, miembro de la Comisión de relaciones institucionales de la Asociación de emprendedores tecnológicos y embajadora de CEBEL Comisión Internacional por el Bienestar Laboral.
Es autora del newsletter “Bienestar Organizacional: la nueva evolución empresarial”,
Con una trayectoria que fusiona el pensamiento estratégico, la conciencia emocional y la innovación ágil, Claudia Marcionni lidera con una convicción: "Necesitamos liderar la transformación paradigmática para construir el futuro que queremos vivir."
Es conferencista de distintas temáticas, destacando sus recientes participaciones en el V Congreso Mundial de Mujeres Líderes celebrado en la prestigiosa Universidad de Harvard. En el IV Congreso Internacional Líderes Hispanos en Rapa Nui - Isla de Pascua y en el Congreso Internacional de Mujeres Líderes en la Universidad Internacional de Florida (FIU).

🌟 Claudia Marcionni Experta en Transformación Paradigmática, Innovación, Agilidad, Bienestar Organizacional y Liderazgo Evolutivo Abogada, Enterprise Agile Coach, Coach Profesional y Educativa, Coach Ejecutiva y Corporativa, Neurocapacitadora y Ed... Show more

Dr. Charles Russo

Dr. Charles Russo

Dr. Charles M. Russo is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired FBI Intelligence Analyst with over 30 years of distinguished service spanning military intelligence, federal law enforcement, and higher education. Throughout his career, he has contributed to national security at multiple levels, working on complex intelligence and public safety challenges both domestically and abroad.

In addition to his federal service, Dr. Russo has served as a Juvenile Probation Officer, bringing a deep understanding of youth justice and rehabilitation into his work. He currently teaches cyber and intelligence studies at the collegiate level, preparing the next generation of analysts and security professionals.

Dr. Russo holds a Ph.D. in Public Safety Leadership and is widely recognized for his expertise in intelligence analysis, critical thinking, and national security strategy. Known for his engaging and relatable presentation style, he has a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible, relevant, and thought-provoking for audiences across disciplines.

Dr. Charles M. Russo is a U.S. Navy veteran and retired FBI Intelligence Analyst with over 30 years of distinguished service spanning military intelligence, federal law enforcement, and higher education. Throughout his career, he has contributed to n... Show more

Jaagrav Seal

Jaagrav Seal

- Software engineer for 2 years at Atlan (https://atlan.com), building all data-related products and features for our customers. Added valuable features like the GH DBT action, which helped data engineers assess the downstream impact of changes to dbt models on GitHub. Built Gsheets add-on and Excel add-ins that show the downstream impact of assets for data engineers.

- Contributed to Atlan AI, creating multiple Generative AI experiences for SQL code writing, metadata enrichment, and asset search across various data sources using advanced technologies like Microsoft Azure OpenAI and Python.

- Being at Atlan means everyone is a cloud engineer because everyone needs to be aware of the deployment strategy. For any new service, we take full ownership of deploying on our own, which helps.

- Software engineer for 2 years at Atlan (https://atlan.com), building all data-related products and features for our customers. Added valuable features like the GH DBT action, which helped data engineers assess the downstream impact of changes to db... Show more

Chanel Adams

Chanel Adams

Chanél D. Adams is the founder of The Borderline Crisis and creator of Healing Pages, a transformative journal designed to help people with complex trauma and borderline personality disorder reconnect with their bodies, stories, and sense of sacred purpose. Through a unique blend of trauma-informed care, depth psychology, and soulful creativity, her work invites others into a safe, expansive space where healing is not just about symptom relief—but soul retrieval.

Certified in Trauma-Informed Coaching through The Centre for Healing, Chanél brings both professional training and lived experience to her work. As someone who has navigated the depths of severe BPD and complex trauma, she guides others with a rare combination of clinical understanding and personal insight. Her writing is deeply informed by somatic practices, archetypal psychology, and positive psychology, helping others reframe their struggles as initiations into deeper meaning and transformation.

She is also a guest contributor for the CPTSD Foundation, where she shares practices that help trauma survivors regulate their nervous systems, rebuild trust with their bodies, and access the healing power of writing. Her journal Healing Pages and upcoming workshop series create sacred containers for people—especially women navigating the aftermath of trauma—to rediscover their creative spirit, establish boundaries with compassion, and return home to themselves.

With a voice that is both grounded and visionary, Chanél offers a much-needed alternative to the pathologizing frameworks of mainstream mental health. Her message is clear: true healing is nonlinear, deeply personal, and always possible when we dare to face our pain with both tenderness and truth.

Chanél D. Adams is the founder of The Borderline Crisis and creator of Healing Pages, a transformative journal designed to help people with complex trauma and borderline personality disorder reconnect with their bodies, stories, and sense of sacred p... Show more

Thayná Bustamante

Thayná Bustamante

Thayna Bustamante is an Agile practitioner and transformation consultant with a track record of helping organizations rethink how they build, deliver, and collaborate. With experience spanning global consultancies and enterprise environments, she has worked with organizations such as EY, IBM, and Bosch, supporting teams and leaders in navigating the complexities of Agile adoption in a way that makes sense to them.

Thayna Bustamante is an Agile practitioner and transformation consultant with a track record of helping organizations rethink how they build, deliver, and collaborate. With experience spanning global consultancies and enterprise environments, she has... Show more

Matthias Huttar

Matthias Huttar

Enjoys building great teams that deliver in an agile maner and has a special passion for continuous delivery.

Enjoys building great teams that deliver in an agile maner and has a special passion for continuous delivery. Show more

Dinara Volosnyk

Dinara Volosnyk

Digital transformation doesn't fail because of bad technology — and Dinara has the case studies to prove it. A Product Manager with 10+ years across e-commerce, healthcare, finance, and energy, she now leads GBS digitalization at Philip Morris International, turning fragmented operations into platforms that people actually use.
She speaks for PMs, BAs, and change leads who know the org chart is never the whole story - bringing real cases, real missteps, and the frameworks that came after.
Dinara is a Certified Digital Product Manager, member of Product School and active member of its global PM leadership community.

Digital transformation doesn't fail because of bad technology — and Dinara has the case studies to prove it. A Product Manager with 10+ years across e-commerce, healthcare, finance, and energy, she now leads GBS digitalization at Philip Morris Intern... Show more

Krish Pandya

Krish Pandya

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

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

Elvira Leveque

Elvira Leveque

Elvira is a mobile software engineer, currently working at ING Netherlands as a Flutter developer.
She is a true passionate about mobile app development and its power of crafting meaningful experiences, which led her to transition from a design role to a software development one.
After exploring different stacks, she is now a Flutter enthusiast.

Elvira is a mobile software engineer, currently working at ING Netherlands as a Flutter developer. She is a true passionate about mobile app development and its power of crafting meaningful experiences, which led her to transition from a design rol... Show more

Kseniia Ilchenko

Kseniia Ilchenko

Kseniia Ilchenko is a product leader and AI specialist with over 10 years of experience transforming complex data into impactful products. She has led AI and data initiatives at companies across Europe bringing both data and product expertise and a passion for responsible, real-world applications of AI

Kseniia Ilchenko is a product leader and AI specialist with over 10 years of experience transforming complex data into impactful products. She has led AI and data initiatives at companies across Europe bringing both data and product expertise and a p... Show more

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