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

Ronald Hoek

Ronald Hoek

Ronald: after 6 years of working for the biggest ERP system in the Netherlands, Hoek started a (Microsoft) CRM practice at a newly created partner. Three years later, this CRM partner was sold to an investment company. Now Ronald is helping Companial partners with the enablement of our hosting service. With the experience in both the 'old' and the 'new' world, Ronald helps partners to grow their businesses.

Ronald: after 6 years of working for the biggest ERP system in the Netherlands, Hoek started a (Microsoft) CRM practice at a newly created partner. Three years later, this CRM partner was sold to an investment company. Now Ronald is helping Companial... Show more

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga, um engenheiro mecânico e Profissional Certificado em Gerenciamento de Projetos (PMP), acumulou mais de três décadas de experiência diversificada em campos como construção, petróleo e gás, gestão imobiliária, operações de restaurantes e private equity. Esta vasta experiência concedeu-lhe uma profunda habilidade em resolver problemas complexos e implementar soluções inovadoras em diversos contextos industriais. Ele é altamente especializado em manufatura, equipamentos industriais, organização de processos, controle de qualidade, gestão de produtos, produção enxuta e desenvolvimento de KPIs.

Ele é o fundador da Hydrog, uma startup sediada em Houston que visa revolucionar a indústria de bombas hidráulicas ao integrar inteligência artificial e utilizar materiais avançados, promovendo designs sustentáveis. O objetivo dele é superar as limitações das bombas tradicionais em termos de eficiência, durabilidade e impacto ambiental. Ele montou uma equipe de engenheiros de ponta, garantiu o financiamento necessário e está engajado em negociações com fabricantes de equipamentos importantes que estão interessados em sua tecnologia disruptiva.

Este projeto inovador de bombas hidráulicas está pronto para transformar a indústria de petróleo e gás. Ele apresentou sua linha de produtos em eventos industriais de prestígio, atraindo a atenção de diversas empresas e especialistas em Houston. Num evento importante previsto para junho, ele e sua equipe planejam destacar o equipamento de extração desenvolvido, sublinhando suas funcionalidades e benefícios ambientais. Essa demonstração vai proporcionar aos participantes uma compreensão clara de como a tecnologia avançada pode revolucionar os processos de extração de petróleo, elevando a eficiência e minimizando os impactos ambientais.

Ele completou seu diploma em Engenharia Mecânica na Universidad del Zulia em Maracaibo, Venezuela. Desde os primeiros anos em sua carreira, ele se destacou, envolvendo-se em múltiplos projetos inovadores e estágios que ampliaram sua base prática. Antes mesmo de se formar, ele já havia assumido o papel de Gerente de Controle de Qualidade em uma empresa de usinagem industrial, onde liderou o desenvolvimento de uma tecnologia patenteada que se tornou crucial para a indústria de petróleo.

Além de seu trabalho profissional, ele é um investidor ativo em private equity, apoiando startups e empresas em crescimento. Ele também preside a Fundação St Antonio no Panamá, dedicada a apoiar jovens em desafios educacionais e reduzir as taxas de evasão escolar. A fundação fornece recursos, orientação e suporte para ajudar os estudantes a superar desafios e alcançar sucesso. Nos seus momentos de lazer, ele se entrega a hobbies como a pesca em alto-mar e a culinária, mantendo um equilíbrio entre suas paixões e seu compromisso com a família e a comunidade. Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga é reconhecido como um líder inteligente, engenhoso e apaixonado, sempre em busca de aprender mais e contribuir positivamente para o mundo.

Francisco Lino Ramirez Arteaga, um engenheiro mecânico e Profissional Certificado em Gerenciamento de Projetos (PMP), acumulou mais de três décadas de experiência diversificada em campos como construção, petróleo e gás, gestão imobiliária, operações ... Show more

Akshay Sekar Chandrasekaran

Akshay Sekar Chandrasekaran

Akshay Sekar is a seasoned cybersecurity expert specializing in leveraging Generative AI to enhance Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks. Currently a Senior Technical Compliance Manager at Intuit in Austin, he leads the development of AI-driven security products that have significantly streamlined compliance and enhanced security across multi-billion dollar transactional frameworks. With a background in software engineering and security across notable companies like Cloudflare and Wipro Technologies, Akshay excels in Python, Java, and advanced security tools. He holds a Master's in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, reflecting his deep expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of cybersecurity and compliance.

Akshay Sekar is a seasoned cybersecurity expert specializing in leveraging Generative AI to enhance Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks. Currently a Senior Technical Compliance Manager at Intuit in Austin, he leads the develo... Show more

Beto Bom Dia

Beto Bom Dia

Palestrante motivacional desde 2009, autor do livro “Por que todo dia deve ser bom dia?” e coautor no livro “Palestrantes” - Editora Literare Books. Sócio e fundador da Bom Dia Palestras Motivacionais Ltda.
Formado em comunicações pelo Exército Brasileiro, na Escola de Sargentos das Armas. Especialista em Direito Penal. Mestrando em Gestão da Educação. Foi empresário no ramo de postos de combustíveis durante 18 anos. Também foi servidor público por 9 anos. Paraquedista civil com mais de 500 saltos.
Materializou o conceito da “bolinha verde" em suas palestras e cursos para desenvolvimento de pessoas e equipes, pois acredita que pessoas motivadas produzem mais, o atendimento melhora, os lucros aumentam, as perdas diminuem e todos ganham.
Com uma energia extraordinária, otimismo contagiante e um legado reconhecido nacionalmente, reforça a importância de atitudes positivas no ambiente corporativo para uma melhor qualidade e produtividade, estimulando mudanças pessoais internas positivas em curto espaço de tempo através de mudanças de mindset, fortalecendo a humanização, integração e desenvolvimento de equipes de alta performance.

Palestrante motivacional desde 2009, autor do livro “Por que todo dia deve ser bom dia?” e coautor no livro “Palestrantes” - Editora Literare Books. Sócio e fundador da Bom Dia Palestras Motivacionais Ltda. Formado em comunicações pelo Exército Bras... Show more

Francesco Borrelli

Francesco Borrelli

Italian Dubliner Senior Software engineer, Cloud specialist with past in startups and pizza making. Started programming for the web when html was still at v. 4.01.

Italian Dubliner Senior Software engineer, Cloud specialist with past in startups and pizza making. Started programming for the web when html was still at v. 4.01. Show more

Jussi Roine

Jussi Roine

I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and MVP, and I love coffee. Like, I really love it.

I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and MVP, and I love coffee. Like, I really love it. Show more

Jed Anthony Ariens

Jed Anthony Ariens

Professional boxer from Australia named Jed Anthony Ariens. He is an Australian fighter who is officially registered. He enjoyed reading books like "The Power of One" when he was younger. At the age of 10, he began boxing, but not professionally. He started boxing at age 15. Extreme Boxing is the name of the gym where he first began his career. Jed debuted on May 19, 2018. His professional career includes 9 fights in total, 3 victories, 5 defeats, and 1 tie. Jeff Horn was an inspiration for Jed Anthony Ariens. Jed Fond enjoys taking his dog and buddies to the beach.

Professional boxer from Australia named Jed Anthony Ariens. He is an Australian fighter who is officially registered. He enjoyed reading books like "The Power of One" when he was younger. At the age of 10, he began boxing, but not professionally. He ... Show more

Branimir Perković

Branimir Perković

Masters degree in economic politics abd financial institutions

Masters degree in economic politics abd financial institutions Show more

Memunat Manzuma

Memunat Manzuma

Tech Evangelist, Lover of Cloud Computing, Clean Code, and Coffee, Aspiring DevRel, Project/Program Manager, she is a community builder, Enjoys solving Community problems technically and seeing others doing the same, especially the females bridging the gender tech gap. with 12 years of experience in IT, she understood 21 languages but speaks Python, JavaScript, and PHP. Likes cooking, traveling, and meeting new people. Commonly known as HajiyaPHP

Tech Evangelist, Lover of Cloud Computing, Clean Code, and Coffee, Aspiring DevRel, Project/Program Manager, she is a community builder, Enjoys solving Community problems technically and seeing others doing the same, especially the females bridging t... Show more

Nikhil Bhaskaran

Nikhil Bhaskaran

Nikhil Bhaskaran is a first generation techie entrepreneur . His experience includes running a global company in China and then returning to India to build a community(IoTIoT.in) of AI and IoT engineers while working on his own startup Brainy pi and Shunya OS . He is also one of the innovators in ARM innovator program

Nikhil Bhaskaran is a first generation techie entrepreneur . His experience includes running a global company in China and then returning to India to build a community(IoTIoT.in) of AI and IoT engineers while working on his own startup Brainy pi and ... Show more

Joseph Palmer

Joseph Palmer


Joseph Palmer is a Co-founder of Soole Rides Limited since 2019 and partners with executives and solopreneurs to grow their personal and professional brands, human-to-human. After working with a top telecommunication organization (MTN) in supervising and marketing , Joseph knows what drives conversions. It’s how well you connect with the heart-beating people you’re trying to help and communicate your understanding back to them.
Joseph is an award winning entrepreneur and has feature in Tech blogs/journal (Weetrackers) . As the COO of Soole Rides Limited, he has un-boarded 50,000 drivers and riders in a year and half.
Joseph holds a B.Tech in agriculture from Ladoke Akintola University and has 5 years experience in media with a radio and tv stations in Osun state.

Joseph Palmer is a Co-founder of Soole Rides Limited since 2019 and partners with executives and solopreneurs to grow their personal and professional brands, human-to-human. After working with a top telecommunication organization (MTN) in supervisi... Show more

James Paul Pichardo Lezma

James Paul Pichardo Lezma

Electronics and Communications engineer with 15+ years of experience in Cybersecurity. Responsible for implementing National Cybersecurity Strategy in the Dominican Republic. Around 10 years in the public sector. Currently working as CISO in the Superintendency of Banks.

Electronics and Communications engineer with 15+ years of experience in Cybersecurity. Responsible for implementing National Cybersecurity Strategy in the Dominican Republic. Around 10 years in the public sector. Currently working as CISO in the Supe... Show more

Saumendra Swain

Saumendra Swain

Graduated in BOTANY honors, Fell in Love with the Internet since 1993 - the days of no Browser. Since then an eFarmer implements the learnings on Web technologies.

Web Developer Since the year 2000 from HTML to Node.js its a journey of extraordinary testimony of web incarnation. Worked on .NET, JAVA, PHP, Python, Perl, AMP, Polymer, Node.js, VS Code, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), Cloud Server Management (Google), Cloud Application Development,

Avid Himalayan Mountain Trekker from Manali in the East to the Sikkim in the West of Himalayan Ranges, Vegetable Farmer From Potatoes to Cucumber, and Blogger since 2002.

Graduated in BOTANY honors, Fell in Love with the Internet since 1993 - the days of no Browser. Since then an eFarmer implements the learnings on Web technologies. Web Developer Since the year 2000 from HTML to Node.js its a journey of extraordina... Show more

Alexandru Petrescu

Alexandru Petrescu

https://alexpetrescu.net

https://alexpetrescu.net Show more

Tara Carter

Tara Carter

You can view Tara's full speaker profile here: https://gravityspeakers.com/speaker/tara-matamoros-carter/ Tara Carter is a highly driven COO + Partner at Tangelo and a Partner at Backstage Capital. She has over 25 years of experience in working spearheading pivotal projects for Fortune 500 companies, such as Citi, Wells Fargo, Accenture, Robert Half and Fluor, as well as mentoring, growing and advising startups, investor relations, omni-channel marketing, business strategy, deep technology, and product development, diversity and inclusion, predictive analytics, data visualization, business intelligence, and activism. Today Tara is Partner and COO at Tangelo, the technology backbone of Backstage Capital, where she built teams comprised of 100% underestimated talent and authored over 40 informative articles and guides tied to entrepreneurship, deep technology, diversity and inclusion and activism over the past year. Tara is currently working on an ebook for the startup journey. Partnering with Backstage Capital, she’s led programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the number and amount of funding checks to underestimated founders.

You can view Tara's full speaker profile here: https://gravityspeakers.com/speaker/tara-matamoros-carter/ Tara Carter is a highly driven COO + Partner at Tangelo and a Partner at Backstage Capital. She has over 25 years of experience in working spear... Show more

Harrison Johnson

Harrison Johnson

Starburst, Director Sales & Business Development

Harrison has served in various sales and business development roles in his career focused on customer success via strong partnerships. Prior to Starburst Data, Harrison was Director of Alliances at Nasuni, leading Nasuni's Technology and Alliance strategy. Harrison helped Nasuni achieve multiple years as a top global Azure ISV in the Apps and Infra portfolio and has joined Starburst to lead the customer journey and partner strategy.

Starburst, Director Sales & Business Development Harrison has served in various sales and business development roles in his career focused on customer success via strong partnerships. Prior to Starburst Data, Harrison was Director of Alliances a... Show more

Anu Agrawal

Anu Agrawal

- Founder, GraphsAI LLC - an advisory firm helping enterprises embrace AI & guiding AI solution / offering providers to develop products / services that meets market needs

- Founder & ex-CEO, Speculur (www.speculur.com). Speculur is Sports wearable device and Analytics firm. It developed a wearable device for sports of Cricket, the first of its kind ever, and launched in largest cricket global event in London in 2017

- VP, Digital services @ Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services from 2013 - 2015

- Country Manager, Australia & NZ for a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard (2010 - 2012)

- Chairman NASSCOM Australia, 2010 - 2012

- Founder, GraphsAI LLC - an advisory firm helping enterprises embrace AI & guiding AI solution / offering providers to develop products / services that meets market needs - Founder & ex-CEO, Speculur (www.speculur.com). Speculur is Sports wearabl... Show more

Ofon Brown

Ofon Brown

Brown Ofonime (Ofon) is a Senior Software Engineer, ecosystem architect, and globally recognized tech community leader redefining how developers—especially from emerging markets—access opportunity, visibility, and influence on the world stage.
Over the past decade, she has built and contributed to resilient technology solutions while simultaneously engineering high-impact developer ecosystems that turn overlooked talent into globally competitive professionals. Her work goes beyond code—she designs career leverage systems that help developers transition from local participants to internationally visible contributors, speakers, and leaders.
As an ex-Chapter Lead at She Code Africa (Abuja), a leader in the AWS Women community, and Founder of Faith Tech, Ofon has led transformative initiatives that have empowered thousands of developers through mentorship, education, and access to global platforms. She is known for her ability to translate community into opportunity and participation into influence.
Her impact has earned her multiple global recognitions, including the TechElle Award by She Code Africa, the CMX Global Award for Best Non-Profit Community Professional, the WomenTech Network Global Ambassador Award, and recognition from Google’s Women Techmakers—placing her among a new generation of leaders shaping the future of inclusive innovation.
On stage, Ofon delivers high-signal, no-fluff frameworks on career acceleration, developer visibility, and ecosystem-driven growth. Her talks challenge conventional career narratives and equip developers with the systems needed to become opportunity magnets in a borderless tech economy.
She is not just building software—she is building pathways for global access, influence, and transformation in tech.

Brown Ofonime (Ofon) is a Senior Software Engineer, ecosystem architect, and globally recognized tech community leader redefining how developers—especially from emerging markets—access opportunity, visibility, and influence on the world stage. Over ... Show more

Mauri Nation

Mauri Nation

Studied at Waikato university passed Maori and Pacific development Level 4, Te reo level 4 and geography level 4. Trained under Hinewirangi Kohu-Morganan indigenous international spokesperson for the international indian treat counsel, for three years. Built our own whanau Hapuu outside of the NZ rules and Maori land court rules.

Studied at Waikato university passed Maori and Pacific development Level 4, Te reo level 4 and geography level 4. Trained under Hinewirangi Kohu-Morganan indigenous international spokesperson for the international indian treat counsel, for three yea... Show more

Korube San

Korube San

A water dragon from a Mexican Oasis, Founder of the House of the Jockstrap.

A water dragon from a Mexican Oasis, Founder of the House of the Jockstrap. Show more

suchat chimprayoon

suchat chimprayoon

วันเกิด29/072529

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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

Astrid Mendez

Astrid Mendez

Hello!

Hello! Show more

Dogan Akbulut

Dogan Akbulut

Tech Savy

Tech Savy Show more

Sachin Sardana

Sachin Sardana

Sachin Sardana

Sachin Sardana Show more

Scott Harris

Scott Harris

Since 2003, Scott Harris has been involved in the marketing and sales of over $2 Billion of New York City residential property.

Scott, the founder of boutique brokerage and Side partner Magnetic, was recently recognized as the number 20 broker in New York City and among the top 200 in broker teams in the nation, in sales volume, by the WSJ Real Trends Top 1000 list. He is regularly among the top 0.02% of real estate agents nationwide.

Through a proven system they call The Magnetic Method, Scott and his agents have empowered thousands of clients to bring their dreams to life through real estate and uncover what is next for them in their lives, identifying and securing opportunities in cooperative apartments, landmarked townhouses and condominiums.

For home sellers, each property goes through a proprietary process to create a unique branding campaign and marketing strategy. Deep listening and targeted campaigns have resulted in matches with delighted homebuyers that exceed expectations. Features on social media, television, and international publications each contribute to a business based largely on referrals. Scott represents both buyers and sellers in top buildings across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Concurrently, Scott developed more than two decades of experience in New Development, closely collaborating with top developers in the planning, marketing, and sales of premier new residential developments, and creating brand identities for extraordinary properties featuring world-class architecture and design.

Mr. Harris has established a sterling reputation with his clients as a creative, strategic thinker and listener, able to provide value that extends well beyond his Real Estate expertise. Solving problems proactively, with patience and professionalism, has made him a valuable asset to his clients and has helped him develop a broad network of expert bankers, designers, architects, and other seasoned professionals.

Scott advises buyers with an approach rooted in extensive market knowledge and research. In addition, he advises investors on purchases and management of well-suited properties, including sourcing qualified rental tenants for these units.

Prior to Real Estate, Scott gained valuable experience in the fast-moving, real-time nature of the entertainment industry, as an artist manager and exclusive booking agent. These years uniquely prepared him to be a top Real Estate professional in New York City, exposing him to a diverse, international client base which he continues to cultivate.

Scott was born and raised in New Orleans, where he attended The Isidore Newman School. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and resides with his wife and three children on the Upper West Side. He is a dedicated marathon runner and crossword enthusiast.

Since 2003, Scott Harris has been involved in the marketing and sales of over $2 Billion of New York City residential property. Scott, the founder of boutique brokerage and Side partner Magnetic, was recently recognized as the number 20 broker in ... Show more

Zhou Sun

Zhou Sun

Co-founder and CEO of Mooncake Labs.
Simplify modern data stack with postgres, python and data lakes.

Previously I lead the query team at SingleStore (cloud-native distributed HTAP database), encompassing the query engine, storage engine, code generation framework, and various database extensions.

Co-founder and CEO of Mooncake Labs. Simplify modern data stack with postgres, python and data lakes. Previously I lead the query team at SingleStore (cloud-native distributed HTAP database), encompassing the query engine, storage engine, code g... Show more

Scott Grzybowski

Scott Grzybowski

Scott Grzybowski (aka Scott Griz) is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect based in San Diego, CA. Scott has a deep background in technical solutions project management, sales and implementation experience in the big data ecosystem with companies like Databricks, Okera, Confluent, AtScale and Cloudera. He specializes in Azure networking, security and data governance. A man of many talents, he is a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL), Professional Project Manager (PMP), Arizona Licensed Realtor, Azure Certified Associate in Network Design and a retired US Navy Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4)

Scott Grzybowski (aka Scott Griz) is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect based in San Diego, CA. Scott has a deep background in technical solutions project management, sales and implementation experience in the big data ecosystem with companies l... Show more

Nadia Debogori

Nadia Debogori

Currently, She leads Quality Control for backend services at Prisma Labs, a company well-known for its market-leading applications like Prisma, the first widely recognized app featuring AI-generated photo enhancements, and Lensa, known for its AI-generated avatars. Her responsibilities extend beyond writing test scripts or conducting manual checks; She also manages the entire integration testing pipeline in our CI/CD process and oversees the tools and frameworks we utilize in qa-automation.

Her journey in QA/QC began almost immediately after graduating from university approximately 12 years ago. She developed her skills in esteemed regional enterprises such as Headhunter and Ozon, specializing in API and UI automation using Java, Kotlin, and Python.

Currently, She leads Quality Control for backend services at Prisma Labs, a company well-known for its market-leading applications like Prisma, the first widely recognized app featuring AI-generated photo enhancements, and Lensa, known for its AI-gen... Show more

Pradeep Prabhakaran

Pradeep Prabhakaran

A seasoned DBA turned to Data architect in cloud, designing the architectures for data platforms based on business requirements and technical constraints. Ensuring the data quality, security and compliance, collaboration with Business Analysts and Data Engineers

A seasoned DBA turned to Data architect in cloud, designing the architectures for data platforms based on business requirements and technical constraints. Ensuring the data quality, security and compliance, collaboration with Business Analysts and Da... Show more

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