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

Paolo Carta

Paolo Carta

Born and grown in the beautiful Sardinia in Italy, he moved to Zurich to complete his studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. After working there on delay tolerant networks with Android devices as a research assistant, he focused on backend development on the JVM and scalable, resilient software architectures in the cloud. He is a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, conference speaker and he is currently working as a Freelance Consultant after the important experience at Red Hat.

Born and grown in the beautiful Sardinia in Italy, he moved to Zurich to complete his studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. After working there on delay tolerant networks with Android devices as a research assistant, he focused on bac... Show more

Anzolo Hope

Anzolo Hope

Leading Africa digital revolution

Leading Africa digital revolution Show more

Margarita Kokovina

Margarita Kokovina

📌Professional Fashion and Prints Designer with Russian and Italian education
📌Member of Botanical Art Society
📌Curator of fashion events and exhibitions
📌Scientific researcher in fashion and Arts, Master of Fashion design
📌Ambassador of Fashion Education

📌Professional Fashion and Prints Designer with Russian and Italian education 📌Member of Botanical Art Society 📌Curator of fashion events and exhibitions 📌Scientific researcher in fashion and Arts, Master of Fashion design 📌Ambassador of Fas... Show more

Raquel Arruda

Raquel Arruda

From helping build a cyber startup from 10 to 200 employees to leading regional demand generation across Latin America and Africa, I’ve spent about a decade mastering the art of creating pipeline where none existed. I thrive on turning chaos into scalable processes, aligning marketing with sales and partners, and advancing brands through every stage of maturity.

From helping build a cyber startup from 10 to 200 employees to leading regional demand generation across Latin America and Africa, I’ve spent about a decade mastering the art of creating pipeline where none existed. I thrive on turning chaos into sca... Show more

Andrew Kolikoff

Andrew Kolikoff

For over 25 years, Andrew Kolikoff has been a leadership coach who identifies & solves where issues are stemming from and elevates company cultures.

For over 25 years, Andrew Kolikoff has been a leadership coach who identifies & solves where issues are stemming from and elevates company cultures. Show more

Kevin Evans

Kevin Evans

Kevin Evans is a Cloud Native Leader at Microsoft with over 25 years of experience helping organizations modernize how they build, ship, and operate software. He specializes in cloud-native architectures, AI-powered developer platforms, and the emerging agentic engineering practices that are reshaping how teams work in 2026.

A community leader with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Kevin actively contributes to advancing cloud-native adoption and best practices on a global scale. He is also the founder of Code to Cloud — a growing community and podcast where he shares practical insights on Microsoft cloud solutions, architecture, and modern engineering with developers, architects, and IT leaders worldwide.

Kevin is known for making complex platform and AI trends accessible to both technical teams and the business leaders who fund them — and for showing up to talks with live demos instead of slide decks.

Kevin Evans is a Cloud Native Leader at Microsoft with over 25 years of experience helping organizations modernize how they build, ship, and operate software. He specializes in cloud-native architectures, AI-powered developer platforms, and the emerg... Show more

Sattar Falahati

Sattar Falahati

I’m an Engineering Manager who started out as a developer and grew into leading people, projects, and technology.
After more than 12 years in tech, what I enjoy most is working with teams: helping them grow, keeping projects on track, and building products that actually make an impact.
What really drives me is the mix of technology and human skills, because great products come from great teams, not just great code.

I’m an Engineering Manager who started out as a developer and grew into leading people, projects, and technology. After more than 12 years in tech, what I enjoy most is working with teams: helping them grow, keeping projects on track, and building ... Show more

Nael Fridhi

Nael Fridhi

Nael Fridhi is a seasoned professional at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, currently serving as a Customer Engineer, Web3 and Application Modernization Specialist at Google Cloud. With a profound passion for leveraging innovative solutions to transform the digital landscape, Nael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Additionally, Nael harbors a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI), exploring ways to integrate AI technologies into the modernization journey.

Nael Fridhi is a seasoned professional at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, currently serving as a Customer Engineer, Web3 and Application Modernization Specialist at Google Cloud. With a profound passion for leveraging innovative solutions t... Show more

Hina Gandhi

Hina Gandhi

Hina is a technical leader with extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, high performance applications. She holds Master’s in Information Systems and Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and has demonstrated her technical expertise in roles at Cisco Systems, VMware and Cloudhealth technologies, excelling in areas like cloud-based microservices, big data platforms and building SaaS solutions.

Hina is a technical leader with extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, high performance applications. She holds Master’s in Information Systems and Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and has demonstrated her technic... Show more

David Handlos

David Handlos

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science.
He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing over $30 billion in assets.

David is an engineer with 20+ years of IT experience working in software development, quality assurance, and data science. He is currently a Senior Automation Engineer for the First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), a midwestern-based bank managing ov... Show more

Aryan Jogia

Aryan Jogia

Aryan is a senior security researcher specializing in the intricate dance of offensive evasion and defensive bypass. With nearly six years of focused experience, including a tenure with the Government of India, he dissects modern AV and EDR systems by targeting their core architectural assumptions on Windows and nix platforms. His deep work in malware development and low-level programming fuels the creation of advanced tooling for red team engagements, where he has successfully navigated fortified environments. An avid contributor to the community, Aryan has shared his findings at venues including WildWest Hackin' Fest, The Hack Summit, and CarolinaCon, and has led technical training sessions at BSides events. His research extends to pioneering fuzzing implementations and automation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in security research.

Aryan is a senior security researcher specializing in the intricate dance of offensive evasion and defensive bypass. With nearly six years of focused experience, including a tenure with the Government of India, he dissects modern AV and EDR systems b... Show more

Hendrik Hagen

Hendrik Hagen

Hendrik is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect and Consultant from Germany, specializing in cloud security and big data on AWS. As an AWS Ambassador, Community Builder, and official AWS Trainer, he helps organizations design and operate secure, scalable cloud platforms and supports teams in adopting cloud-native best practices.

Hendrik is a Principal Cloud Solution Architect and Consultant from Germany, specializing in cloud security and big data on AWS. As an AWS Ambassador, Community Builder, and official AWS Trainer, he helps organizations design and operate secure, scal... Show more

Boyacá Dev

Boyacá Dev

Comunidad en busca de brindar y fomentar un espacio donde se comparta conocimiento y se fortalezca el sector tecnológico de la región de Boyacá, Colombia

Comunidad en busca de brindar y fomentar un espacio donde se comparta conocimiento y se fortalezca el sector tecnológico de la región de Boyacá, Colombia Show more

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the MongoDB to Aerospike Migration Project, which scaled operations to handle 75 billion daily transactions with sub-millisecond reads and near-zero downtime.

He also played a pivotal role in the TD Ameritrade integration, where his leadership helped transition 1.8 million accounts and $350 billion in assets, achieving seamless client experience and system resilience at scale.

With deep expertise in distributed databases, real-time data pipelines, and high availability architectures, Mukesh is passionate about designing systems that combine speed, reliability, and business impact. He regularly shares insights on building next-generation data platforms that empower enterprises to innovate with confidence.

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the Mo... Show more

Joshua Powell

Joshua Powell

Currently working on the Mainframe Integration Portal effort at Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division in Pittsburgh, Joshua leverages his extensive background in enterprise systems to advance mission-critical data infrastructure and engineering practices with the goal of creating frictionless onboarding experiences in large-scale computing environments.

Prior to joining Broadcom, Joshua led Honeywell AI's New Product Innovation research team. At Honeywell, he expanded the division's technical capabilities in artificial intelligence, robotic, and supply chain solutions for industrial applications. In 2013, he founded geospatial data science venture Viable Industries where he architected enterprise-grade SaaS solutions while scaling the organization's DevOps, engineering, and data science capabilities.

Currently working on the Mainframe Integration Portal effort at Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division in Pittsburgh, Joshua leverages his extensive background in enterprise systems to advance mission-critical data infrastructure and engineering prac... Show more

Anil Kumar

Anil Kumar

Anil Kumar is a software engineer specializing in low-code development with OutSystems, with over four years of experience delivering scalable, cross-platform applications across the UK, Germany, and Pakistan. At Paua, he designs and builds Android and web-based solutions, focusing on architecture, design processes, validations, and refactoring to ensure performance and maintainability at scale.

His expertise spans responsive UI design, reusable component development, and seamless API integrations, all within agile, fast-paced environments. Anil is passionate about bridging the gap between rapid delivery and solid architecture, enabling teams to deliver enterprise-grade apps faster without sacrificing quality.

Anil Kumar is a software engineer specializing in low-code development with OutSystems, with over four years of experience delivering scalable, cross-platform applications across the UK, Germany, and Pakistan. At Paua, he designs and builds Android a... Show more

Anastasiia Zvenigorodskaia

Anastasiia Zvenigorodskaia

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies
• 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open Source advocate & Public speaker

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies • 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open Source advocate & Publ... Show more

Ido Leshkowitz

Ido Leshkowitz

Ido Leshkowitz kicked off his web career as a frontend-focused developer, writing JavaScript and building web experiments in behavioral economics for Cornell University. He joined Marketeam.ai in 2023, where he discovered Elixir and LiveView—and they quickly became his main focus.

Ido Leshkowitz kicked off his web career as a frontend-focused developer, writing JavaScript and building web experiments in behavioral economics for Cornell University. He joined Marketeam.ai in 2023, where he discovered Elixir and LiveView—and they... Show more

Vanessa Zamy

Vanessa Zamy

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams able to navigate the modern workplace.

Vanessa brings a wealth of experience working with diverse organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and public sector agencies to small businesses and startups. She excels as a global dynamic speaker, leadership trainer, and HR strategist, driving meaningful shifts in mindset and performance across all levels and industries.

Vanessa Zamy’s powerful insights have been featured in esteemed publications including Fast Company and NPR Marketplace, affirming her status as a thought leader in corporate wellness and leadership development. Vanessa's personal journey from adversity to triumph serves as a compelling testament to her unwavering determination, unparalleled expertise, and unmatched performance prowess.

On worldwide stages, Vanessa captivates audiences with her commanding presence and insightful sessions, guiding corporate professionals towards heightened levels of success. In 2025, Vanessa delivered over 52 trainings across 16 states in the US, three countries, and two continents. Participants have noted Vanessa’s training to be “energetic, informative, and encouraging” with her “authentic and engaging style” of speaking “a breath of fresh air”.

A lifelong learner and proud graduate of Stanford University, her hobbies include standing in the sunshine, observing butterflies in nature, and traveling the last three years with two suitcases and a purse.
Her talent development firm, LiberationX Contracts, is poised to transform corporate culture and empower professionals at all levels to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams ab... Show more

Fisnik Doko

Fisnik Doko

Fisnik Doko is a Senior Azure AI & Cloud Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer with deep expertise in building production-ready AI systems using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Multi-Agent architectures, and secure cloud-native platforms. With 35+ Microsoft certifications and a PhD in Data Science, he has spent more than a decade helping enterprises modernize with AI, distributed systems, and cloud governance.

As a trainer and community contributor, Fisnik has delivered hundreds of sessions across Europe on Azure AI, agentic workflows, Kubernetes, DevOps, and AI governance. His work spans both industry and academia—mentoring students, training professionals, and guiding organizations through responsible AI adoption.

Passionate about sharing real-world best practices, he focuses on practical AI engineering, secure deployments, and helping teams succeed in the new era of agent-driven applications. Fisnik is actively contributing to the Azure and AI community.

Fisnik Doko is a Senior Azure AI & Cloud Architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer with deep expertise in building production-ready AI systems using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Multi-Agent architectures, and secure cloud-native platforms. With 35... Show more

Andrea Iacono

Andrea Iacono

Andrea is a software engineer with a broad experience in several industries ranging from e-commerce to industrial automation, from public administration to Web TV / music. His interests are in algorithms, data and AI.

Andrea is a software engineer with a broad experience in several industries ranging from e-commerce to industrial automation, from public administration to Web TV / music. His interests are in algorithms, data and AI. Show more

Greg Lhotellier

Greg Lhotellier

After working as a developer for 15 years in startups in Paris and New York, Greg founded several companies starting in 2019 to support developers in recruitment and training. He is also the co-founder of Tech Connection, which organizes developer conferences including Swift Connection, the largest conference in Europe focused on Apple technologies. In April 2025, Greg launched the Dev With AI community, which brings together more than 1,500 developers to discuss AI use cases in development and organizes meetups in Paris, Bordeaux, and Lyon.

After working as a developer for 15 years in startups in Paris and New York, Greg founded several companies starting in 2019 to support developers in recruitment and training. He is also the co-founder of Tech Connection, which organizes developer co... Show more

Igor Bešlić

Igor Bešlić

I am a computer science engineer and started my career as an IBM mainframe developer. Academic knowledge of Java and a desire to move away from legacy systems led me to Java. I spent most of my career at IN2 and Liferay Inc. companies as a software engineer and software architect. Today, I lead company Bitna prednost, where I lead and mentor a new generation of engineers who deal with challenges of AI tools, business automation and rapid integration.

I am a computer science engineer and started my career as an IBM mainframe developer. Academic knowledge of Java and a desire to move away from legacy systems led me to Java. I spent most of my career at IN2 and Liferay Inc. companies as a software e... Show more

Sagar Dangar

Sagar Dangar

As a Solution Architect, I bring extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central/Power Platform. My journey has evolved from technical consultancy to leadership, guiding businesses through digital transformation and integration with a focus on excellence and innovation.

As a Solution Architect, I bring extensive experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/365 Business Central/Power Platform. My journey has evolved from technical consultancy to leadership, guiding businesses through digital transformation and integration wi... Show more

Matthew Burleigh

Matthew Burleigh

Matt wrote his first program in Fortran on a card punch machine in the early 80s. He survived the experience and moved on to use Toolbook, Delphi, VB, and finally the .Net framework for the last 15 years. He still gets twitchy when someone mentions DCOM or CORBA and doesn't want to get into a discussion about where curly braces should go.

He is currently a Software Development Manager at Bally Sports focusing on Azure; previously he was a Senior Developer at Pandora Jewelry and a Lead Developer at Constellation/Exelon.

Matt wrote his first program in Fortran on a card punch machine in the early 80s. He survived the experience and moved on to use Toolbook, Delphi, VB, and finally the .Net framework for the last 15 years. He still gets twitchy when someone mentions D... 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

Justice Oyakhilome Anthony

Justice Oyakhilome Anthony

Justice is a Data, Programs and Operations expert interested in sustainability and cleantech. He currently works as the Community Growth and Data Lead at Young Collective.
He is a current Global Ambassador for UNLEASH, a trained Climate Reality Leader, and a Net Zero Emission Data Tracker with the Net Zero Tracker. Justice is Microsoft Certified in M365, Azure, and Power Platforms. Justice is a former Growth and Operations Manager at Trashcoin UG, a German/Nigerian cleantech startup focused on digitizing waste collection in Africa.

Justice is a Data, Programs and Operations expert interested in sustainability and cleantech. He currently works as the Community Growth and Data Lead at Young Collective. He is a current Global Ambassador for UNLEASH, a trained Climate Reality Lea... Show more

Shamsudeen Adedokun

Shamsudeen Adedokun

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across diverse industries such as fintech, e-commerce, web 3, and logistics, delivering robust, scalable solutions for startups and established companies alike.

Beyond code, Shamsudeen is passionate about knowledge sharing and mentorship. He has served as a mentor with the Andela Learning Community and the Google Africa Developer Scholarship, where he supported aspiring developers on their learning journeys. He enjoys writing articles and technical tutorials that break down complex mobile development concepts into clear, actionable insights.

Shamsudeen Adebisi Adedokun is a cross-platform mobile developer with over 4 years of professional experience building high-quality apps using Flutter, Kotlin (for native Android), and JavaScript. He has led and contributed to mobile projects across ... Show more

Bowen Gillings

Bowen Gillings

Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun. Known for his thrillers and fantasy fiction laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with, Bowen’s quirky, offbeat style “boggles the genre mind.” He loves giving back to fellow writers through media engagement and by leading workshops on the craft, business, and lifestyle of writing. He holds a Master of Education, five martial arts black belt certifications, and is an Army veteran. Travel enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, and habitual volunteer, Bowen’s secret joys include quiet moments by the fireplace and cooking big meals for family and friends.

Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun. Known for his thrillers and fantasy fiction laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with, Bowen’s quirky, offbeat style “boggles the genre mind.” He loves giving back to fellow writers t... Show more

Deepak Sreenivas

Deepak Sreenivas

Deepak is into Product Management at Red Hat and works on productizing industry requirements for Cloud platforms in domains such as Telco & Edge deployments encompassing a wide range of use cases. He is passionate about open source technologies and is optimistic about AI making a positive difference to everything around us.

Deepak is into Product Management at Red Hat and works on productizing industry requirements for Cloud platforms in domains such as Telco & Edge deployments encompassing a wide range of use cases. He is passionate about open source technologies and ... Show more

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