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

Jorge El Tío

Jorge El Tío

As a developer with over twenty years of experience, I have fallen in love with Web3 from all perspectives. I have deployed contracts and created minting experiences for many clients while founding my collection. Besides being a web3 founder, I have also established La Barbería Webis, bridging the gap between Blockchain education and alpha to Spanish and English speakers.

As a developer with over twenty years of experience, I have fallen in love with Web3 from all perspectives. I have deployed contracts and created minting experiences for many clients while founding my collection. Besides being a web3 founder, I have ... Show more

Suzanne Morrison

Suzanne Morrison

Suzanne is an experienced Agile Coach, Trainer, and Facilitator who specialises in helping product and delivery leaders overcome challenges that impact team performance, delivery speed, and product success. By applying systems thinking, team dynamics expertise, and agile principles and practices, she works with leaders and teams to help them achieve tangible, sustainable results.

She has over 25 years of experience across multiple sectors ranging from startups to global organisations and specialises in creating environments where teams can thrive - building psychological safety, increasing collaboration, and aligning around clear outcomes. Her approach isn’t just about agile practices and principles; it’s about getting to the heart of organisational issues, from poor communication and misaligned priorities to bottlenecks in delivery.

Suzanne is an experienced Agile Coach, Trainer, and Facilitator who specialises in helping product and delivery leaders overcome challenges that impact team performance, delivery speed, and product success. By applying systems thinking, team dynamics... Show more

Martin Krockert

Martin Krockert

- 10 Jahre Erfahrung als Systemintegrator in Produktionsunternehmen
- Dr. Ing. im Produktionskontext mit dem Thema: "Sich selbst organisierende Produktionsplanung und -steuerung"
- Co-Founder der Impact Labs GmbH, wo wir die nächste Generation von Sprachschnittstellen entwickeln. Wo wir mit Leidenschaft daran arbeiten die Interaktion zwischen Mensch und Maschine zu verbessern.

- 10 Jahre Erfahrung als Systemintegrator in Produktionsunternehmen - Dr. Ing. im Produktionskontext mit dem Thema: "Sich selbst organisierende Produktionsplanung und -steuerung" - Co-Founder der Impact Labs GmbH, wo wir die nächste Generation von ... Show more

Sadat Sobhan

Sadat Sobhan

Sadat Sobhan, Co-Chairman of Bashundhara Group, has markedly influenced Bangladesh’s economic expansion. His dual role as Chairman and Managing Director of Bashundhara City has solidified the complex’s status as a premier shopping destination in the region. He is equally dedicated to philanthropy, significantly enhancing the well-being of his community.

Sadat graduated from Huron University in the United Kingdom with a degree in Science. This education honed his analytical skills, enabling him to navigate complex challenges and spearhead innovation across his business ventures.

As a leader, Sadat has been instrumental in developing Bashundhara City into a top-tier retail hub. His entrepreneurial vision has also catalyzed the creation of several key subsidiaries within the Bashundhara Group, including East-West Property Development (Pvt.) Ltd. and Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd. span sectors from real estate to manufacturing.

Recognized as a commercially important person (CIP), Sobhan’s business prowess is further demonstrated by his active memberships in prestigious commerce organizations. His commitment to the nation is also reflected in his status as one of Bangladesh’s leading taxpayers, underscoring his dedication to contributing to the country's fiscal strength.

One of his most notable achievements is the development of the Bashundhara City Shopping Mall. This 19-story facility houses over 2,325 stores and features a modern cinema and an extensive food court, establishing it as a leading shopping and entertainment center in Asia.

Furthermore, Sadat Sobhan initiated Toggi Fun World, Bangladesh's largest indoor theme park within the Bashundhara City complex. This park has become a hub for entertainment, offering diverse games and cutting-edge virtual reality experiences, making it a popular destination for families.

Bashundhara City has introduced fixed pricing across its retail outlets, enhancing the shopping experience by fostering trust and transparency. The mall also partners with global brands and hosts diverse events to cater to a broad audience.

The facility is designed with inclusivity and security in mind. It has dedicated prayer rooms, robust safety protocols, and the capacity to manage large crowds, especially during festivals. It is also constructed to be earthquake-resistant.

Sadat Sobhan champions sustainable practices within Bashundhara City, emphasizing waste management and energy efficiency to minimize environmental impacts while promoting economic growth. His leadership exemplifies the potential for commercial ventures to support and advance environmental and social goals.

Sadat Sobhan, Co-Chairman of Bashundhara Group, has markedly influenced Bangladesh’s economic expansion. His dual role as Chairman and Managing Director of Bashundhara City has solidified the complex’s status as a premier shopping destination in the ... Show more

Oscar Cartagena

Oscar Cartagena

With over 27 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, art, marketing, and business, I offer a comprehensive and sensible perspective on the impact of technological advancements in companies, people, and industries.

With over 27 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, art, marketing, and business, I offer a comprehensive and sensible perspective on the impact of technological advancements in companies, people, and industries. Show more

Michael Bender

Michael Bender

I'm a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft focused on Azure Networking. Getting people skilled up on the things they need to 'level up' their careers is what I do. My goal has always been to share what. I've learned in hopes someone can use that to keep on climbing. If I can teach a handful of people a set of skills that will help them level up, it's been a good day.
- Pluralsight author
- Microsoft MVP (2012-2018)

I'm a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft focused on Azure Networking. Getting people skilled up on the things they need to 'level up' their careers is what I do. My goal has always been to share what. I've learned in hopes someone can use that to... Show more

Eduard Andrei Capanu

Eduard Andrei Capanu

🔹React 🔸Microsoft 365 / Azure ♦️Angular

I am 25 year old and I started my career 7 years ago, even though my passion and interest were born more than 12 years ago.

Starting from the basics, from understanding how a simple web application worked and was created, I was amazed by what a developer is able to see and create behind the scenes and by what an end customer uses, thus making my decision to enter in this world.

As a developer, I divide my time between the frontend development on Microsoft technologies and the in-depth analysis of the new Microsoft 365 / React technologies, together with the involvement on the various Italian and international communities, trying to give my contribution and to learn more every day.

Right now: learning more about AWS 😁

🔹React 🔸Microsoft 365 / Azure ♦️Angular I am 25 year old and I started my career 7 years ago, even though my passion and interest were born more than 12 years ago. Starting from the basics, from understanding how a simple web application wo... Show more

Akhilesh Bollam

Akhilesh Bollam

Akhilesh Bollam is a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of expertise in designing and delivering scalable microservices and cloud-native solutions. Currently serving as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon in Austin, Texas, he has made significant contributions to mission-critical features across Amazon's Kindle and Alexa platforms, impacting millions of users globally. Since joining Amazon in 2020, Akhilesh has led multiple high-impact projects. He spearheaded the development of Alexa Video Skill Kit integration for Fire TV, reducing partner onboarding time by 85% from 7 weeks to less than 7 days. He also designed the Kindle Content Sharing feature, which drove a 20% increase in Kindle book purchases and resulted in approximately 350,000 books shared monthly post-launch. Currently, he is leading the implementation of a high-performance backend system for Kindle book annotations, achieving a 50% reduction in backend traffic and a 95% reduction in data loss. Before Amazon, Akhilesh gained valuable experience across diverse industries. At Oracle Health (formerly Cerner Corporation), he contributed to CareAware Connect Messenger, a clinical communication platform used across hospitals, improving care-team collaboration by 75% and patient care outcomes by 80%. He also worked at Ford Motor Company, developing Role-Based Access Control systems, and began his career at Infosys Ltd, where he led automobile insurance systems development for USAA, achieving a 40% improvement in claim processing times. Akhilesh's technical expertise spans Java, Spring Boot, AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, S3, SQS, and SNS. He has owned 175+ code contributions, reviewed 200+ pull requests, and consistently mentored junior engineers. His innovative approach has earned him hackathon wins at both Amazon and Oracle Health, and he has contributed to open-source projects, including publishing the VSK Fire TV Sample App on GitHub. Akhilesh holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from Osmania University, India. With his proven track record of delivering scalable solutions and driving innovation in cloud-native architectures, he continues to make significant contributions to the technology industry.

Akhilesh Bollam is a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of expertise in designing and delivering scalable microservices and cloud-native solutions. Currently serving as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon in Austin, Texas, he has made ... Show more

Sohna Sukumaran Hemalatha

Sohna Sukumaran Hemalatha

Sohna is a Prosci-certified Adoption & Change Management Lead with over 12 years of experience in technology consulting and digital transformation. She specializes in enabling organizations to embrace new technologies - particularly Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Copilot - through strategic change management and communication frameworks grounded in the Prosci ADKAR methodology.

She is passionate about community building and sharing practical ways to enable people in the workplace make the most out of technology available to them in ways that work for them.

Based in Spain since early 2025, she brings a global perspective shaped by her work across Asia and Europe. She is fluent in English and conversational in French, allowing her to connect with diverse audiences across regions.

She enjoys traveling, exploring regional cuisines and loves hosting supper clubs.

Sohna is a Prosci-certified Adoption & Change Management Lead with over 12 years of experience in technology consulting and digital transformation. She specializes in enabling organizations to embrace new technologies - particularly Microsoft 365, Po... Show more

Ida Sveen

Ida Sveen

Med over 13 års erfaring fra rekruttering – og åtte år i Sopra Steria – har jeg lært at god rekruttering ligner mye på musikk: det handler om å lytte, justere og finne den riktige tonen. Jeg brenner for kandidatopplevelsen og tror på tillit, nysgjerrighet og samspill som nøkkelen til å skape harmoniske ansettelser.
Ved siden av jobben spiller jeg piano og henter mye inspirasjon fra musikkens verden – der rytme, presisjon og følelse må finne balanse, akkurat som i rekruttering.

Med over 13 års erfaring fra rekruttering – og åtte år i Sopra Steria – har jeg lært at god rekruttering ligner mye på musikk: det handler om å lytte, justere og finne den riktige tonen. Jeg brenner for kandidatopplevelsen og tror på tillit, nysgjerr... Show more

Oren Efraim

Oren Efraim

Technology leader | Head of Backend Cloud Guild at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.

Technology leader | Head of Backend Cloud Guild at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. Show more

Mimi Elcindor Irrizari

Mimi Elcindor Irrizari

For much of her life and career, Mimi Irrizari operated in survival mode.

Her early leadership experience in the military taught her how to make decisions under pressure, assess risk quickly, and keep moving forward when conditions weren’t ideal. Those skills carried her into the technology industry, where she learned how often success depends not on talent alone, but on navigating systems that weren’t built with everyone in mind.

In tech, Mimi noticed a pattern: many people especially women and underrepresented leaders spend years mastering survival. They learn how to adapt, anticipate problems, and hold things together quietly. But few are ever shown how to transition from survival to succession from simply staying afloat to building something lasting.

That insight reshaped her work.

Today, Mimi is a GTM and commercial enablement leader helping product-led technology companies scale with intention. Across the US, UK, EMEA, and Africa, she has built the operating systems behind growth- supporting £10M+ in annual product spend and reducing execution cycle times by up to 50%. Her focus is no longer just on making things work, but on designing systems that endure.

Mimi brings a deeply human perspective to leadership, career development, and growth. She speaks openly about the shift from survival to succession how leaders move from reacting to shaping, from being indispensable to being replaceable, and from proving their worth to creating pathways for others.

Mimi’s talks connect lived experience with practical frameworks, offering audiences , quick strategies, language, clarity, and permission to think differently about success, leadership, and scale both in technology and in life.

For much of her life and career, Mimi Irrizari operated in survival mode. Her early leadership experience in the military taught her how to make decisions under pressure, assess risk quickly, and keep moving forward when conditions weren’t ideal. ... Show more

Ann Thuy-Ling Tran

Ann Thuy-Ling Tran

Ann Tran is an Assistant Professor of Asian & Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Tran's research brings together digital studies, food studies, religious studies, and sociolinguistics to explore how Vietnamese community cultural identity, hauntology, and familial stories of intergenerational trauma and healing are digitally archived to foster a global Viet Nam.

Ann Tran is an Assistant Professor of Asian & Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach. Tran's research brings together digital studies, food studies, religious studies, and sociolinguistics to explore how Vietnamese communit... Show more

Jeevarajan Kumar

Jeevarajan Kumar

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

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

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

Saim Safder

Saim Safder

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help startups and enterprise businesses to become successful. Deep experience with EKS, AKS, GKE, Docker, Kubernetes, Service Meshes, Git-Ops and Open-stack, helping organizations instill DevOps for the modern age. I’m passionate about making open-source more accessible, creating technology to elevate people, and building communities. I’m also a Community Ambassador at Layer5/Cloud Native Islamabad & Cloud Native Expert at Ortelius Open Source Community.

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help star... Show more

Ashwin Iyer

Ashwin Iyer

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring industry-standard guidance documents, presenting at international conferences like the Pacific Hackers Annual Summit, and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity experts through platforms like EC-Council CodeRed. With a proven track record of innovative problem-solving and leadership in safeguarding critical infrastructure, I aim to further advance cybersecurity practices that protect global business ecosystems.

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring indust... Show more

Jaime Omar Montero Aguilar

Jaime Omar Montero Aguilar

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

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

Michael Mwangi

Michael Mwangi

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

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

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

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

Eliott Bouhana

Eliott Bouhana

Eliott Bouhana is a Software Engineer at Datadog, a leading observability and security SaaS platform. He is working to broaden Datadog' application security integrations producing billions of security traces with better instrumentation for Go. Prior to working at Datadog, he was teaching and working on CUDA processing pipelines for 3D retinal scan medical imaging at the French National Research Center. You may spot him in the wild climbing random walls if there is no climbing gym around.

Eliott Bouhana is a Software Engineer at Datadog, a leading observability and security SaaS platform. He is working to broaden Datadog' application security integrations producing billions of security traces with better instrumentation for Go. Prior ... Show more

Fernando Marcos Franco Gomes

Fernando Marcos Franco Gomes

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

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

Joel Sierra

Joel Sierra

Technology has progressed a long way from the late eighties, Joel Sierra’s first personal computer, was a Commodore64, an 8bit MOS Tech 6510 processor with 64k RAM, Display was 25×40 text connected to a Monochrome tube screen.

Today’s multi-core processors with terabytes of RAM and virtually unlimited storage on cloud-hosted platforms provide a limitless source of computing power. With the advancement of computing technologies, has come increased cybersecurity threats to our way of life.

Threat actors indiscriminately target all systems & networks, regardless of function or business. Government, military, civilian, medical, education, and private sector systems, cloud and networks are all being targeted by cybersecurity threats every day.

Joel has lived through this advancement of technology and the cyber threats that accompany it, dedicating his career to defending, protecting, and educating the private sector in Florida for the last 31 years.

Advising executive & management teams in design, architect, and deploy secure systems in the legal, accounting, hospitality, food & beverage, and manufacturing sectors in Florida. After 25 years in IT operations, Joel pivots in his career 7 years ago, making the transition as a Presales security systems engineer for Proofpoint, VMware Carbon Black, Arctic Wolf, Palo Alto Networks and now Fortinet.

Technology has progressed a long way from the late eighties, Joel Sierra’s first personal computer, was a Commodore64, an 8bit MOS Tech 6510 processor with 64k RAM, Display was 25×40 text connected to a Monochrome tube screen. Today’s multi-core ... Show more

Hemant Pawar

Hemant Pawar

Hemant Pawar is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and customer success across healthcare and supply chain management domains. Recently, as a Program Director at Zeal-Tech for Kaiser Permanente, Hemant led critical initiatives that transformed telehealth services during COVID-19, scaling from 1,000 to 50,000+ daily visits while maintaining 99.5% uptime.
Throughout his career, Hemant has excelled at the intersection of technology implementation and business value delivery. At Cognizant, he spearheaded pharmacy system enhancements that integrated critical NCPDP standards, improving patient safety and reducing re-ordering cycle time and prescription fulfillment costs. His leadership increased customer satisfaction scores from 45 to 75 and drove 12% year-over-year revenue growth.
Hemant's expertise spans healthcare technology, supply chain management, and SaaS product development. At the start of his career his work with e2Open Solutions involved building logistics and freight management systems for international clients like FedEx, CMA CGM and implementing the first US Customs-certified Automated Manifest System for his organization. During his leadership tenure at IBM Labs, Hemant managed global product development for IBM Watson's AI based Marketing Cloud suite, focusing on campaign optimization and customer engagement analytics. He created comprehensive training programs that increased client self-sufficiency by 27% while reducing support tickets by 40%. At BMC Software, he facilitated DevOps implementations for banking giants including BNP Paribas, RBC, and Citi.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Hemant is the founder of a private equity real estate firm (Jewelequity.com) that manages $200M in assets across nine states, creating over 20 jobs. He is also recognized for his humanitarian work supporting human trafficking victims and has performed as a volunteer at the World Culture Festival 2023 in Washington DC.
Hemant holds an Executive Master's Certificate from the Indian Institute of Management, a Master's in International Marketing from Symbiosis University, and a Bachelor's in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. He combines technical depth with business acumen to drive meaningful digital transformation that enhances both operational efficiency and human experience.

Hemant Pawar is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and customer success across healthcare and supply chain management domains. Recently, as a Program Director at Zeal-Tech for Kaiser Perman... Show more

Darshan Madhu

Darshan Madhu

Darshan Madhu is a Technical Product Manager – AI at Mercari India, focused on building practical AI-driven solutions for real-world problems. Passionate about Generative AI and product innovation, he explores how prompt engineering can make AI more intuitive and impactful.

Darshan Madhu is a Technical Product Manager – AI at Mercari India, focused on building practical AI-driven solutions for real-world problems. Passionate about Generative AI and product innovation, he explores how prompt engineering can make AI more ... Show more

Perry Greene

Perry Greene

Perry Greene is the President of Taylor Commercial, Inc., one of the largest siding contractors in the United States. Through his leadership, the company has grown to serve the Southeastern region, managing significant construction and renovation projects across major markets. Taylor Commercial has completed over 25 renovations of low-income housing and condominium communities, contributing to both the company’s success and the improvement of housing for numerous families.

Perry Clarke Greene was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and spent his early years in Athens, where his father worked as a minister at the Church of Christ campus. His family relocated frequently, moving to cities such as Memphis and Escondido, California, Gainesville, Florida, and eventually Riverdale, Georgia, where he settled by the time he was in eighth grade. Despite frequent moves, he remained determined to overcome challenges and build a future through hard work and dedication.

By the age of nine, Greene was earning money by cutting lawns and collecting cans. At twelve, he helped his family deliver 500 newspapers each morning before school. At fifteen, he worked alongside a business leader to help open the first Chick-fil-A Dwarf House locations in Riverdale and Jonesboro. When disciplined, he was handed books about rental properties and sales strategies, which helped spark his interest in business, personal growth, and financial independence.

In high school, Perry earned All-State and All-Region honors as a baseball player. He studied accounting while playing baseball for two years at Southern Union Junior College. When his plans for a professional baseball career changed, he shifted his focus to attending the University of Georgia. To support this goal, he joined the Navy Reserve, serving in Hawaii and Thailand. He later participated at Harding University before transferring to the University of Georgia, where he earned his degree in Accounting in 1996. That same year, he passed the CPA exam and began his career at Ernst & Young.

In 1998, Greene joined a family-owned construction business and advanced to general manager within six months. In 1999, he transitioned to Taylor Commercial, Inc., leading the company’s growth from $600,000 to over $45 million in annual revenue. The company expanded into ten states, completing many siding projects and renovations. Taylor Commercial earned awards, including the 1993 Heartland Commercial Contractor of the Year, multiple recognitions from Norandex Reynolds, and placement on the Inc. 5000 list in 2013. Beyond his business endeavors, he supported community initiatives by donating materials for a Vietnam War memorial and contributing to local projects. Perry Greene continues to pursue personal goals, mentor others, work on a book for homeowners, and enjoy time with his children and partner.

Perry Greene is the President of Taylor Commercial, Inc., one of the largest siding contractors in the United States. Through his leadership, the company has grown to serve the Southeastern region, managing significant construction and renovation pro... Show more

Ripple Bora

Ripple Bora

Ripple Bora is a security engineer and builder with over two decades spent securing everything from cloud platforms to connected cars. Lately, his focus has shifted to AI security, especially the new world of agentic systems. He co-founded Unbolt AI, where he’s working on ways to make autonomous agents safer through zero-trust design, policy-as-code, and smarter guardrails. Ripple is happiest when he’s breaking things in the lab to figure out how to secure them in production.

Ripple Bora is a security engineer and builder with over two decades spent securing everything from cloud platforms to connected cars. Lately, his focus has shifted to AI security, especially the new world of agentic systems. He co-founded Unbolt AI,... Show more

Isaac Agya Koomson

Isaac Agya Koomson

Founder, Kia-Start Up Consult, HopeFusion Africa & Civitas | Chief Project Officer, Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd

Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA) is a visionary innovation leader and entrepreneurship mentor dedicated to empowering African founders to build scalable, sustainable, and socially impactful ventures. Through Kia-Start Up Consult and HopeFusion Africa, he provides strategic mentorship, AI-driven innovation, and fundraising readiness support that help startups transform ideas into investment-ready, high-growth enterprises. His frameworks emphasize product-market fit, resilient business models, and go-to-market strategies that deliver measurable social and economic value.

As Chief Project Officer at Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd, Isaac integrates artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into entrepreneurship and ecosystem development, helping African startups leverage innovation for sustainable growth. He is also the Founder and CEO of Civitas Estate and Maintenance, a pioneering company advancing smart housing, renewable energy, and green city development to redefine Africa’s urban future.

Guided by his bold vision to reduce unemployment in Africa by 10% by 2030, Isaac champions inclusive growth through innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to shaping a more prosperous, tech-driven, and equitable Africa.

Founder, Kia-Start Up Consult, HopeFusion Africa & Civitas | Chief Project Officer, Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA) is a visionary innovation leader and entrepreneurship mentor dedicated to empowering African founders to bui... Show more

Kjetil Jørgensen-Dahl

Kjetil Jørgensen-Dahl

Software is flooding the world, we churn out more than we can handle, and we need every trick in the book to try to keep up. Fighting the entropy and the cognitive load is a preoccupation for Kjetil, a developer and agilist for a couple of decades.

Software is flooding the world, we churn out more than we can handle, and we need every trick in the book to try to keep up. Fighting the entropy and the cognitive load is a preoccupation for Kjetil, a developer and agilist for a couple of decades. Show more

Zak H

Zak H

Zak Hussein is the CEO of ORKA AI and founder of AUTM8, where they help organizations adopt AI by integrating digital employees and orchestrating hybrid human + AI workforces. He also hosts CanadianPodcast.ca, sharing stories of leadership and innovation across the country, and is the founder of the AI Chamber of Canada, a national initiative to accelerate responsible AI adoption.

Zak’s work spans industries from real estate and HR to municipalities and agriculture, always with a focus on turning AI into measurable business value.

Recognized as Top40Under40, Top20 Business Leaders and one of Canada’s trusted voices in AI strategy, he brings a unique blend of practical frameworks, business insight, and forward-looking vision to the conversation on the future of work.

Zak Hussein is the CEO of ORKA AI and founder of AUTM8, where they help organizations adopt AI by integrating digital employees and orchestrating hybrid human + AI workforces. He also hosts CanadianPodcast.ca, sharing stories of leadership and innova... Show more

Seger Steele

Seger Steele

Seger is a Lead Security Engineer with 6+ years experience across security engineering, operations, incident response, IAM, and vulnerability management in both enterprise and startup environments.

Armed with a passion for the Defense sector and Cyber Warfare and hours of research; we'll dive into a informative and collaborative session around the evolution of combined arms to include the cyber domain!

Seger is a Lead Security Engineer with 6+ years experience across security engineering, operations, incident response, IAM, and vulnerability management in both enterprise and startup environments. Armed with a passion for the Defense sector and ... Show more

Ram Grandhi

Ram Grandhi

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration. With a focus on FinTech, Mobile, IoT, Cloud, Data Management, AI, and DevOps, Ram practices a “people-first, business-next, technology-later” philosophy, leveraging collective wisdom to drive innovation and growth.

Drawing on diverse experiences across consulting, product development, and customer-facing organizations, Ram currently leads several engineering teams and oversees product engineering for an upcoming payments digital bank in the Dutch market. Previously, as Founder & CTO, Ram led FlyBy, an autonomous drone delivery startup recognized as a Top 30 Finalist in an EU-wide competition.

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural co... Show more

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