Alex Lieberman is a visionary serial entrepreneur best known for co-founding Morning Brew, the business media brand that grew from a small student project into a multimillion dollar company with more than four million subscribers. The newsletter’s success led to a $75 million acquisition by Business Insider.

He has earned spots on Forbes 30 Under 30 and AdAge 40 Under 40. Since exiting Morning Brew, Alex has built several new ventures including Storyarb, Distro, GrowthPair, and Tenex. Tenex focuses on helping large companies move fast on AI strategy and implementation. Across his work, Alex blends storytelling, technology, and growth to help teams communicate more clearly and innovate at pace.

As a speaker, he draws on real experience building and selling a major media brand. He covers entrepreneurship, content strategy, revenue growth, and leadership in an AI driven world. He also explores these themes on his podcasts Founder's Journal and Imposters. His sessions focus on practical tools that help audiences refine their messaging, build trust, and turn creative ideas into results.

With a combined following of more than 730,000, Alex has a reputation for clear thinking and straightforward advice on business growth and AI transformation.

Alex Lieberman is a visionary serial entrepreneur best known for co-founding Morning Brew, the business media brand that grew from a small student project into a multimillion dollar company with more than four million subscribers. The newsletter’s su... Show more

I'm currently working at Serviceware. Here I supported our Data Scientist to build and deploy their applications to Nomad and now push DevOps things company wide.
I enjoy programming, tinkering around with new technology and traveling the world with my wife and daughters

I'm currently working at Serviceware. Here I supported our Data Scientist to build and deploy their applications to Nomad and now push DevOps things company wide. I enjoy programming, tinkering around with new technology and traveling the world with... Show more

Ishan Jain is a 16-year-old creator, AI trainer and founder of Infodaz Technologies, where he has delivered 100+ AI automations for 70+ clients and built 5+ AI tools, work that shaped his focus on building AI agents businesses can trust. He has delivered 100+ sessions at schools, colleges and events, trained 1,500+ students and professionals (including 300+ employees inside companies), and co-created a free AI Agents course on YouTube, which includes building with the Gemini ecosystem and has 2 lakh+ views. He is finishing a book for students who want to learn AI.

Ishan Jain is a 16-year-old creator, AI trainer and founder of Infodaz Technologies, where he has delivered 100+ AI automations for 70+ clients and built 5+ AI tools, work that shaped his focus on building AI agents businesses can trust. He has deliv... Show more

Can your organisation actually switch providers when it needs to?

Bas Brinkmann founded Dutch Governance Advisory to help organisations examine digital dependencies, decision-making authority and the evidence needed to act.

His sessions explore practical questions: can data be reused elsewhere, is the necessary expertise available, and who can approve the cost and disruption of a transition? Participants leave with questions they can apply to one critical digital service.

Based in Barcelona, Bas is also the author of the unpublished Dutch manuscript ‘Besturen in digitale afhankelijkheid’ (Governing Digital Dependencies).

Can your organisation actually switch providers when it needs to? Bas Brinkmann founded Dutch Governance Advisory to help organisations examine digital dependencies, decision-making authority and the evidence needed to act. His sessions explore... Show more

Shebati Sengupta (they/she) is a PhD Candidate in American Studies at the University of New Mexico, with certificates in Graduate Teaching and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Their research focuses on Asian American embodiment and speculation during COVID-19. Broadly speaking, she is interested in the fictions of the nation-state, and the realities in the stories we tell each other. Shebati has taught Introduction to Politics in Popular Culture and Intro to WGSS. They also designed and taught the first Intro to Asian American Studies course ever taught at UNM. She is also involved with creative writing, and has attended retreats at VONA and Roots, Wounds, Words. She is interested in storytelling as craft, as theory, and as methodology.

Shebati Sengupta (they/she) is a PhD Candidate in American Studies at the University of New Mexico, with certificates in Graduate Teaching and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Their research focuses on Asian American embodiment and speculation d... Show more

Venant d'un background tech avant d'évoluer dans les rôles de l'agilité, j'accompagne maintenant des équipes dans tout type de postes relevant d'une posture de servant leadership. Je me concentre sur l'amélioration du sens AU travail : bienveillance, clarté, rythme, esprit d'équipe et bonne humeur !

Venant d'un background tech avant d'évoluer dans les rôles de l'agilité, j'accompagne maintenant des équipes dans tout type de postes relevant d'une posture de servant leadership. Je me concentre sur l'amélioration du sens AU travail : bienveillance,... Show more

Riccardo Galimberti is Vice President of Engineering at Docebo (NASDAQ: DCBO), where he leads around 200 engineers across 20+ teams in multiple European locations. He has spent the last years learning, sometimes the hard way, what changes when an engineering organization multiply in size: how teams are shaped, how people grow, and how decisions get made. His path spans software development, consulting, five years as Product Manager during Docebo's hypergrowth, and now engineering leadership, which gives him a cross-functional view of how technology organizations scale. He talks about organizational design, developer experience, platform engineering and bringing AI into engineering teams. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Riccardo Galimberti is Vice President of Engineering at Docebo (NASDAQ: DCBO), where he leads around 200 engineers across 20+ teams in multiple European locations. He has spent the last years learning, sometimes the hard way, what changes when an eng... Show more

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

Vignesh Muthu is a seasoned Software Engineer specializing in building scalable cloud-native applications leveraging Kubernetes orchestration and automation using DevOps tools.

With expertise in Kubernetes, Golang, and Ansible, they have successfully deployed and managed complex cloud-native workloads, including Kubernetes operators handling hundreds of custom resources. His expertise extends to the development of practical chatbots and machine learning models, complementing his focus on efficient software delivery

Vignesh Muthu is a seasoned Software Engineer specializing in building scalable cloud-native applications leveraging Kubernetes orchestration and automation using DevOps tools. With expertise in Kubernetes, Golang, and Ansible, they have successf... Show more

Anay Paul is a software engineer with extensive experience building large-scale systems and AI-driven developer tools across leading technology companies. Currently a Software Engineer at Meta Platforms Inc., he works on advanced agentic workflows that translate design inputs such as Figma files and screenshots into production-ready frontend code. His work focuses on leveraging large language models to automate software development processes, improve developer productivity, and enable end-to-end UI generation with minimal manual intervention. He has also contributed to complex infrastructure initiatives, including leading efforts for Android Open Source Project (AOSP) migrations and developing scalable agentic platforms that enhance code generation and evaluation systems.
Prior to Meta, Anay served as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Oracle, where he played a key role in building and scaling Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services. He led projects that streamlined region-building processes, improved metadata distribution across hundreds of service teams, and enhanced system efficiency through automation. Earlier in his career, he worked at Amazon Web Services, contributing to security and infrastructure features such as image encryption and resource management for container registries. His foundational experience also includes roles at SAP Labs and Huawei, where he optimized data systems, reduced latency in large-scale environments, and developed enterprise-grade software solutions.
Anay holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from KIIT University. He brings strong expertise in distributed systems, machine learning, and backend infrastructure, with proficiency in multiple programming languages and modern development frameworks. His work reflects a consistent focus on scalability, automation, and innovation in software engineering.

Anay Paul is a software engineer with extensive experience building large-scale systems and AI-driven developer tools across leading technology companies. Currently a Software Engineer at Meta Platforms Inc., he works on advanced agentic workflows th... Show more

Lars Kinder is a Cloud Solution Architect working in life sciences, with a focus on cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software delivery. He enjoys working closely with teams to turn technical requirements into practical and maintainable solutions.

Before his current role, Lars worked as a DevOps Consultant at AWS, helping customers design and implement cloud solutions. Earlier, as a DevOps Engineer at Porsche AG, he contributed to the infrastructure supporting the High Performance Charger network.

His day-to-day work includes AWS, Infrastructure as Code with AWS CDK, serverless architectures, Kubernetes, and multi-environment CI/CD pipelines. He is particularly interested in learning from real-world infrastructure challenges and sharing approaches that make cloud delivery more reliable and easier to maintain.

Lars Kinder is a Cloud Solution Architect working in life sciences, with a focus on cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software delivery. He enjoys working closely with teams to turn technical requirements into practical and maintainable solutions. ... Show more

Bryan started his career in a minimum-wage frontline role and now operates 7 locations for a national brand. He's still an active, hands-on operator, not someone who stepped away from the work to talk about it — which shapes everything he shares on stage.

His talks are engaging, steeped in experience, and often inspirational. This past summer, he brought that to an audience of roughly 2,000 people. Outside his operating role, Bryan runs a leadership coaching and advisory practice for leaders looking to grow their people, their systems, and their companies.

Bryan started his career in a minimum-wage frontline role and now operates 7 locations for a national brand. He's still an active, hands-on operator, not someone who stepped away from the work to talk about it — which shapes everything he shares on s... Show more

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

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

Joris Quarshie is an Events and Programs Officer at Open Knowledge Impact Foundation, where he leads the planning and execution of impactful programs that promote open knowledge, community engagement, and digital inclusion. He works closely with diverse stakeholders to design initiatives that empower contributors, strengthen collaborative networks, and advance access to free and open information across communities.

Joris Quarshie is an Events and Programs Officer at Open Knowledge Impact Foundation, where he leads the planning and execution of impactful programs that promote open knowledge, community engagement, and digital inclusion. He works closely with dive... Show more

Software architect with a focus on telemetry and power management.

Software architect with a focus on telemetry and power management. Show more

Logan O’Neil is a Solutions Consultant at Blink, where she helps organizations evaluate the Blink Employee Experience platform and envision how it can unlock the full potential of their workforce. She brings a strong background in SaaS solutions consulting, with prior experience spanning intelligent communications and CPG insights. In addition to her client work, Logan serves as an Investor Advisory Board Member for Moxey and an Executive Committee Board Member for the Alabama A-Club.

A former Witt University Fellow at The University of Alabama, as well as an NCAA Division I athlete and two-year team captain on The University of Alabama Women’s Rowing Team, Logan brings a competitive edge and a bold servant-leadership style to her work. She holds a Mathematics degree and an MBA from The University of Alabama.

Logan has delivered energizing sessions at Consensus DemoFest East Coast (2023), Sloss Tech (2025), Ragan Employee Experience (2025), and Elevate & Empower (2026) earning a reputation for her practical, insightful, and immediately actionable approach to career and workplace growth.

Logan O’Neil is a Solutions Consultant at Blink, where she helps organizations evaluate the Blink Employee Experience platform and envision how it can unlock the full potential of their workforce. She brings a strong background in SaaS solutions cons... Show more

Oluwatobi Oladapo is Head of Product at myCircle, where he leads product innovation in social and behavioral finance. He previously co-founded Exchequer, a USSD-native savings platform. He speaks on why real adoption in fintech and beyond depends not only on trust but on embedding products into people’s existing behaviors, what he calls ‘behavior as infrastructure.

Oluwatobi Oladapo is Head of Product at myCircle, where he leads product innovation in social and behavioral finance. He previously co-founded Exchequer, a USSD-native savings platform. He speaks on why real adoption in fintech and beyond depends not... Show more

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

Words that Ignite, Voices that Empower: Introducing Ajichei Chazyloyang

They say words have power, but I believe in the power of the speaker. That's what drives me, not just as a certified public speaker at the Texas Institute of Public Speaking (TIPS), but as a passionate advocate for youth empowerment. For the past two years, I've woven words into tapestries of inspiration, sharing quotes that ignite and stories that spark change.

My journey began with a simple question: How can I use my voice to make a difference? The answer led me to the world of youth development, where I discovered a profound need – the need to equip young minds with the tools they need to navigate life's complexities.

Over countless presentations, I've witnessed the transformative power of words. From helping teens make informed life choices to guiding young adults on their career paths, I've seen the spark of potential ignite in their eyes. It's a privilege to witness their confidence soar, their voices rise, and their dreams take flight.

My expertise doesn't just lie in words, but in understanding the unique challenges and aspirations of youth. I tailor my presentations to resonate with their realities, injecting humor, real-life examples, and interactive elements to keep them engaged. Whether it's facing the anxieties of exams or navigating the ever-changing job market, I empower them with practical strategies and a growth mindset.

Beyond the stage, I am a firm believer in mentorship. I connect with young individuals on a personal level, offering guidance and support as they navigate their journeys. Their successes become my triumphs, and their struggles fuel my passion to do more.

I am not just a motivational speaker; I am a partner, a cheerleader, and a catalyst for change. When you invite me to speak, you're not just getting a presentation; you're investing in the future – a future where young voices are heard, dreams are pursued, and possibilities are limitless.

So, are you ready to ignite the power within your youth? Let's spark a conversation, ignite a passion, and empower the next generation to write their own stories.

Together, let's make their voices heard!

Words that Ignite, Voices that Empower: Introducing Ajichei Chazyloyang They say words have power, but I believe in the power of the speaker. That's what drives me, not just as a certified public speaker at the Texas Institute of Public Speaking (... Show more

Samhita is a Principal Data Engineer at HP, having worked across diverse domains including marketing, supply chain and insurance in her career. Samhita is passionate about empowering others having mentored over 100 individuals, guiding them to navigate the career path in data engineering.

Samhita is a Principal Data Engineer at HP, having worked across diverse domains including marketing, supply chain and insurance in her career. Samhita is passionate about empowering others having mentored over 100 individuals, guiding them to navig... Show more

Soy Juan Carlos, vivo en Perú, actualmente me desempeño como Ingeniero Cloud en una empresa del sector seguros y salud, donde trabajo diseñando y asegurando arquitecturas en la nube.

Cuento con experiencia trabajando con plataformas como AWS y Azure, principalmente en áreas de arquitectura cloud, seguridad y mejora continua de la infraestructura.

He participado en eventos internacionales de Amazon Web Services, siendo ganador del AWS Grant Builder 2024 y asistiendo a conferencias globales como AWS re:Inforce 2025 y AWS re:Invent 2025, donde profundicé en temas de seguridad, arquitectura y buenas prácticas en entornos cloud.

En mi rol actual me enfoco en identificar riesgos de seguridad, mejorar configuraciones de infraestructura y fortalecer las arquitecturas cloud, aplicando principios de seguridad y resiliencia en entornos productivos.

Soy Juan Carlos, vivo en Perú, actualmente me desempeño como Ingeniero Cloud en una empresa del sector seguros y salud, donde trabajo diseñando y asegurando arquitecturas en la nube. Cuento con experiencia trabajando con plataformas como AWS y Azu... Show more

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric.

I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric. Show more

cloud native enthousiast, declarative systems nerd, networking and programming.

cloud native enthousiast, declarative systems nerd, networking and programming. Show more

Senior Frontend Developer at MTN, a computer engineering graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Senior Frontend Developer at MTN, a computer engineering graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University. Show more

I am the Technical Director and Co-Founder of Auxilium IT Consultancy, based in Scotland, UK. With a deep passion for technology, I specialise in End User Compute, Security, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) services, where we leverage our extensive expertise to support SMEs.

With 20 years of industry experience, I have worked across various sectors, including local and central government, finance, health, insurance, and legal, as well as in high security environments. My experience spans environments ranging from 100 to 100,000 users, giving me a broad perspective on IT infrastructure, security, and scalability.

I am always happy to share my experience across a range of technologies, providing insights through real world customer stories of success, failure, and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

Beyond my professional career, I am passionate about sports and exercise, particularly golf and running.

I am the Technical Director and Co-Founder of Auxilium IT Consultancy, based in Scotland, UK. With a deep passion for technology, I specialise in End User Compute, Security, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) services, where we leverage our extensive... Show more

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

Hi, I’m Rohan, I co-founded Datazip and spend most of my time working on OLake, our open-source project that makes it easier to sync database data into Apache Iceberg. I’ve always enjoyed tinkering with data systems and figuring out how to make them simpler and faster for engineers to use. Along the way, I’ve learned a ton from the open-source community, and I love giving back by sharing what’s worked (and what hasn’t!) as we build. Excited to swap stories and learn from all of you at the meetup!

Hi, I’m Rohan, I co-founded Datazip and spend most of my time working on OLake, our open-source project that makes it easier to sync database data into Apache Iceberg. I’ve always enjoyed tinkering with data systems and figuring out how to make them ... Show more

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

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