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

Hobivola A. Rabearivelo

Hobivola A. Rabearivelo

Hobivola A. Rabearivelo is Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer at BI Expertise, a company specialised in artificial intelligence technologies based in Quebec City, Canada.

Hobivola joined BI Expertise in 2018, where he has set up the company’s research and innovation lab. He works on developing the company’s partnerships and managing several innovation projects. Prior to joining BI Expertise, he has worked as analyst and project manager for organisations of all sizes in a variety of industries, ranging from communication to international security to community organisations.
Hobivola has an education in International Studies (Université Laval, Canada) and in Geoeconomics and Strategic Intelligence (IRIS Sup, France). He also sits on the board of directors of several organisations, including CÉGEP de Matane’s college centre for technology transfer, Centre de développement et de recherche en intelligence numérique (CDRIN); as well as on the Advisory board on digital twins of Canada’s Next Generation Manufacturing Supercluster (NGen).

Hobivola A. Rabearivelo is Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer at BI Expertise, a company specialised in artificial intelligence technologies based in Quebec City, Canada. Hobivola joined BI Expertise in 2018, where he has set up the company’s r... Show more

Ana Sofía Colautti

Ana Sofía Colautti

I'm a Project manager/Drupal developer/Site builder/Accessibility enthusiast from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I'm a Project manager/Drupal developer/Site builder/Accessibility enthusiast from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Show more

Verena Kunz-Gehrmann

Verena Kunz-Gehrmann

Verena is the Chief Marketing Officer at Ouriginal. Before joining Ouriginal in 2018, she worked for various well-known technology companies in Asia and Europe. She believes that every student should be given the chance to develop their full potential, and should be supported to find their unique and original voice.

Verena is the Chief Marketing Officer at Ouriginal. Before joining Ouriginal in 2018, she worked for various well-known technology companies in Asia and Europe. She believes that every student should be given the chance to develop their full potentia... Show more

Jay Demetillo

Jay Demetillo

With 10+ years of experience working in New York City to San Francisco and now Singapore, Jay Demetillo has almost seen it all in the design world.

Jay has worked with Twitter, Pinterest, Yahoo, and now Grab. Jay was an adjunct professor at CCA in San Francisco and has taught/spoken in China for ACG. He's also worked on notable projects such as the Bay Lights, Gaspar Brasserie, San Francisco's Park System SFPark, and recently redesigned GrabFood. Most recently, his journey has taken him from designing within the Western world ideals to now learning and adapting to Southeast Asia's culture and technology. Jay will share his learnings and his process for design innovation with influences from Eastern and Western culture.

With 10+ years of experience working in New York City to San Francisco and now Singapore, Jay Demetillo has almost seen it all in the design world. Jay has worked with Twitter, Pinterest, Yahoo, and now Grab. Jay was an adjunct professor at CCA in... Show more

Simon Jackson

Simon Jackson

Crazy wild eyed engineer / architect & developer, always breaking stuff apart to see how it works and teaching everyone how to put them back together the right way.
Dual Microsoft MVP for Windows (Mixed Reality) and Xbox aiming to energise developers everywhere to build great games.
Member of the Microsoft Mixed Reality Toolkit team and key contributor to the new Cross Platform Mixed Reality solution (V2)
Happy to talk, love to help and can't stop talking about great stuff.

https://darkgenesis.zenithmoon.com/aboutme/

Crazy wild eyed engineer / architect & developer, always breaking stuff apart to see how it works and teaching everyone how to put them back together the right way. Dual Microsoft MVP for Windows (Mixed Reality) and Xbox aiming to energise developer... Show more

Miroslav Šedivý

Miroslav Šedivý

Born in Czechoslovakia, studied in France, living in Germany. Using Python to make the sun shine and the wind blow. hjkl juggler and languages enthusiast. PyCon.DE and Polyglot Gathering organizer.

Born in Czechoslovakia, studied in France, living in Germany. Using Python to make the sun shine and the wind blow. hjkl juggler and languages enthusiast. PyCon.DE and Polyglot Gathering organizer. Show more

Daniela Field

Daniela Field

Daniela has 10+ years of experience as a technology professional. She enjoys working with clients, understanding their business needs and offering solutions that move clients towards efficiency, productivity and profitability. She has worked with various Fortune 500 companies as well as privately held organizations. Her previous work was focused on enterprise data search, eDiscovery, document assembly and contract management. As a faculty technology advisor, she has given guest lectures in 30+ universities, collaborated and presented research papers in various conferences.

Daniela has 10+ years of experience as a technology professional. She enjoys working with clients, understanding their business needs and offering solutions that move clients towards efficiency, productivity and profitability. She has worked with var... Show more

Grace Doherty

Grace Doherty

As a consultant for the Open Data for Resilience Initiative, I work to make development research data understood and accessible to decision-makers – focusing on the use of geospatial information to understand and communicate poverty and disaster risk. I also work with the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health as a geospatial analyst and teach geography & GIS in classroom and workshop settings.

www.opendri.org
www.opencitiesproject.org

As a consultant for the Open Data for Resilience Initiative, I work to make development research data understood and accessible to decision-makers – focusing on the use of geospatial information to understand and communicate poverty and disaster risk... Show more

Dinesh M R

Dinesh M R

M R Dinesh
Cyber Security Jedi | Pen Tester | Risk Reducer

M R Dinesh Cyber Security Jedi | Pen Tester | Risk Reducer Show more

Rohit Gawade

Rohit Gawade

Designer

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Amit Sheen

Amit Sheen

Hey guys, nice to meet you. :)

I'm an experienced web developer, specializing in CSS, design systems, animations, and creative coding. I have a pathological curiosity and a constant desire to learn new things, and I love sharing my experience and explorations with the community.

I've been a speaker at a large number of local and international conferences, and countless meetups, talking about CSS and JavaScript, or doing some live-coding, and I'm a frequent guest at professional podcasts and various streams. I've also published a few professional articles, and my work is frequently featured on some of the most respectable websites and newsletters.

Hey guys, nice to meet you. :) I'm an experienced web developer, specializing in CSS, design systems, animations, and creative coding. I have a pathological curiosity and a constant desire to learn new things, and I love sharing my experience and ... Show more

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

Kayondo Edward

Kayondo Edward

I am a skilled Front-End Developer with over 3 years of experience, specializing in React, Next.js, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, and GraphQL. Based in Kampala, Uganda, am also is committed to delivering exceptional web designs and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies. He has a track record of enhancing user experiences and improving sales and customer retention rates. As the CTO and co-founder of Moment in Las Vegas, USA, I continue to push the boundaries of technology. My background includes work as a Lead Front-End Developer at Delovery and as a Front-End & UI/UX Designer at Hapana Free Tobacco. I am passion for web development and innovation is evident in his work and his dedication to team collaboration.

I am a skilled Front-End Developer with over 3 years of experience, specializing in React, Next.js, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, and GraphQL. Based in Kampala, Uganda, am also is committed to delivering exceptional web designs and staying up-to-date with th... Show more

Michael Rambold

Michael Rambold

Michael Rambold is a Chief Technologist at Amazon Web Services, spearheading the development of a broad technology vision for EMEA software companies, establishing technical credibility with high-profile executives, create strategic initiatives to unlock new value streams and foster collaboration between high-profile customers and AWS service teams.
In addition to cloud technologies and driving innovations, Michael Rambold brings in 20+ years of experience in multiple management and technology leadership roles. His focus is on innovation and transformation, machine learning / artificial intelligence and adopting cloud technologies from a people, process, and technology perspective.

Michael Rambold is a Chief Technologist at Amazon Web Services, spearheading the development of a broad technology vision for EMEA software companies, establishing technical credibility with high-profile executives, create strategic initiatives to un... Show more

Loïc Broquet

Loïc Broquet

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Dominic Ley

Dominic Ley

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Ouafa Benterki

Ouafa Benterki

Ouafa BENTERKI is the CEO and Founder of MTY intelligent Software since 2014.
She was the first Algerian and African Woman to receive the -Microsoft Regional Director Award, that Microsoft delivers every year to the Top 100 IT professionals in the World
-Winner of the Women Who Code " Applaud Her award Women to watch in 2023 " awaded to Women Leaders in the Industry regarded as role Models , Category : AI - Data Science - Blockchain and Software development.
-Featured on the state of Innovation 2023 and beyond report by PreScouter

Ouafa BENTERKI is the CEO and Founder of MTY intelligent Software since 2014. She was the first Algerian and African Woman to receive the -Microsoft Regional Director Award, that Microsoft delivers every year to the Top 100 IT professionals in the... Show more

Thierry Sammour Sawaya

Thierry Sammour Sawaya

As a trained electronics and signal processing engineer, but mostly as a computer vision specialist for more than ten years in various industry (aerospace, automotive, space, manufacturing), Thierry Sammour Sawaya is currently working to build the future of Airbus aircrafts navigation systems using artificial intelligence and computer vision.

As a trained electronics and signal processing engineer, but mostly as a computer vision specialist for more than ten years in various industry (aerospace, automotive, space, manufacturing), Thierry Sammour Sawaya is currently working to build the fu... Show more

高博 行司

高博 行司

防災DX官民共創協議会 自治体部会長

防災DX官民共創協議会 自治体部会長 Show more

Vishek Pratap

Vishek Pratap

Vishek Pratap is a dedicated entrepreneur and avid learner with a strong passion for community building. With a vision to empower the youth in tier-3 cities, he strives to provide them with a platform to showcase their talents and unlock their full potential. As a professional, Vishek is highly engaged in the tech industry and actively participates in discussions on topics such as blockchain, cybersecurity, marketing, sales, and product development. His commitment to collaboration over competition sets him apart, as he believes that by working together, we can achieve greater success and innovation. With a deep understanding of the importance of community, Vishek leverages his expertise in community building to foster meaningful connections and create a supportive environment for growth. His strong communication skills and leadership abilities enable him to effectively engage with diverse audiences and inspire others to achieve their goals. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Vishek enjoys sharing his knowledge and insights through tweeting and participating in discussions. His enthusiasm for continuous learning drives him to stay updated on the latest industry trends and share valuable insights with others. Vishek Pratap is excited to be a part of conferences and events where he can connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and contribute to the overall success of the community.

Vishek Pratap is a dedicated entrepreneur and avid learner with a strong passion for community building. With a vision to empower the youth in tier-3 cities, he strives to provide them with a platform to showcase their talents and unlock their full p... Show more

Eriol Fox

Eriol Fox

Eriol has been working as a designer for 10+ years working in for-profits and then NGO's and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building and crisis response technology. Eriol now works at Superbloom design, research, open-source and technology projects.

Eriol is a part-time funded PhD researcher at Newcastle University's Open Lab looking at how designers participate in humanitarian and human rights focussed open-source software projects.

They are also part of the core teams at Open Source Design (http://opensourcedesign.net/) and Human Rights Centred Design working group (https://hrcd.pubpub.org/) and Sustain UX & Design working group (https://sustainoss.org/working-groups/design-and-ux/) and help hosts podcast about open source and design (https://sosdesign.sustainoss.org/)

Eriol is a non-binary, queer person who uses they/them pronouns.

Eriol has been working as a designer for 10+ years working in for-profits and then NGO's and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building and crisis response technology. Eriol now works... Show more

Bruno Miranda

Bruno Miranda

Bruno:

is the Founder of Chilibangs: the biggest Web3 community in Portugal and soon to be in Europe He organises Web3 gatherings every Wednesday & is also the portuguese Ambassador of great Web3 international projects & communities.

started Chilibangs community a few years back and has now extended it to Web3 in order to ally with purposeful people & Web3 technology. Visionaries, artists and degens are joining forces to change the world together as a trustworthy community.

After 1 year of building a strong web3 community, Bruno will be launching his Chilibangs NFT in 2023 membership to consolidate / scale his spicy ecosystem.
One will be able to recognise Bruno from his pepper necklace or tattoo, which represents the first membership version of his community. Find Spicy Bruno!

Speaker in several conferences:
NBX 22 Berlin|23 Warswa and Berlin|24 Warsaw | WOW Summit 22| NFT NYC23 | NFC 22|23| TON LISBON HUB | Web3 Stronger together | Blockchance23|

Organizer Hackathon : Kirobo

Amb: | NFC Summit | Hyperlens | AILAND |

ChiliBangs : Founder and CVO
Web3 Wednesday LX : Founder and CEO
World Web3 Womens Summit : Founder and CVO

Bruno: is the Founder of Chilibangs: the biggest Web3 community in Portugal and soon to be in Europe He organises Web3 gatherings every Wednesday & is also the portuguese Ambassador of great Web3 international projects & communities. started Ch... Show more

Meloni Boatswain

Meloni Boatswain

Meloni Boatswain is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Construction and Technology. She's led large-scale projects across sectors, collaborating with federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and private entities worldwide. Currently serving as the Director of Global Strategy at Transformation Lead, a digital transformation firm with global presence, Meloni is also the President of Blacks in Technology Atlanta Chapter, the world's largest community of Black technologists. Her leadership is rooted in a passion for empowering underserved communities. With an MBA in Construction Technology, Meloni holds a LEED AP BD+C certification for sustainable building practices and an OSHA 500 Safety Trainer designation for workplace safety. In the tech realm, she's a PMP-certified project manager, a Six Sigma Green Belt for process improvement, and a Certified Cybersecurity Professional with a focus on Physical Security. Meloni's wealth of experience and certifications underscore her role as a respected expert in both industries, where she frequently shares her expertise through speaking engagements and articles in leading publications.

Meloni Boatswain is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Construction and Technology. She's led large-scale projects across sectors, collaborating with federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and private entities worldwide.... Show more

Richard Harding

Richard Harding

A Digital forensics student at the University of South Wales.

A Digital forensics student at the University of South Wales. Show more

Bhanu Phanindra Babu Gogula

Bhanu Phanindra Babu Gogula

Bhanu Gogula is a Certified Lead AEM Developer with over 10 years of experience in software development, specializing in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and related technologies. With 8+ years of hands-on expertise in Adobe's tools, including AEM, Target, Analytics, Launch, AEM Guides (CCMS), and Search & Promote, Bhanu has successfully led web development teams in creating custom AEM components, templates, and workflows, while managing Digital Asset Management (DAM). His leadership in web and customer support teams has been instrumental in developing MSM web applications.
Bhanu's backend expertise encompasses Java-based technologies such as Servlets, OSGi, and Apache Sling, as well as unit testing frameworks like JUnit and Mockito. On the front end, he is proficient in technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks such as ReactJS and AngularJS, used to build responsive and accessible web applications. His experience extends across the full SDLC, from design to deployment, and includes optimizing performance and managing dispatcher cache invalidation.
In his current role as a Full Stack Web & CMS Developer III at RingCentral Inc., Bhanu has led the development of project structures using AEM Guides, collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, and implemented scalable solutions that enhance performance and security. His notable accomplishments include developing conversational chatbots, implementing Single Sign-On functionality, and creating custom Google Cloud Datastore solutions for efficient querying. He has also worked on significant projects for major clients like Sony, Meijer, Thomson Reuters, and Stanford Medicine during his tenure at HoneySys LLC.
Bhanu holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from JNTU, India. His certifications include Adobe Experience Manager Sites Lead Developer, showcasing his expert-level proficiency in developing dynamic web experiences for clients.

Bhanu Gogula is a Certified Lead AEM Developer with over 10 years of experience in software development, specializing in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and related technologies. With 8+ years of hands-on expertise in Adobe's tools, including AEM, Tar... Show more

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

Patrick Walsh Empire Holdings

Patrick Walsh Empire Holdings

Patrick Walsh, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO, hails from Palm Beach County, Florida. He founded the investment firm PW Partners in 2012, focusing on amplifying the potential of small and mid-cap companies. His leadership and strategic vision have propelled the firm to prominence, particularly in the restaurant industry. His insights and accomplishments have been highlighted in leading publications like Forbes, Barron's, and The Wall Street Journal.

Under his guidance, PW Partners has developed a robust reputation for strategic decision-making and deep industry expertise. He manages the firm's critical functions, including capital allocation and corporate strategy, making significant contributions to investment banking and equity markets. In recognition of his outstanding leadership, Ernst & Young honored him as the Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.

Additionally, he presides over Empire Holdings and Investments, a diversified holding company based in Florida. Since joining Empire in 2020, he has been instrumental in steering the company's investment strategies, focusing on long-term value creation across various industries.

His career in investment began in 1998 at Prudential Capital Group, where he specialized in commercial property investments. He then advanced to a vice president position at Deutsche Bank, deepening his expertise in investment banking. His journey took him to Illinois as a hedge fund specialist before he established PW Partners.

Academically, he was an economics student at Wesleyan University and a celebrated athlete. Following a sports injury, he transferred to Boston College, graduating with honors in accountancy. Furthering his education, he earned a Chartered Financial Analyst designation from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business.

He has served on several boards, including BJ's Restaurants and Town Sports International, influencing significant corporate governance in the restaurant sector. His extensive expertise is acknowledged by his inclusion in the Nation's Restaurant News 2015 Power List.

Originally from San Diego and raised in Boston, Patrick Walsh now resides in Jupiter, Florida, known for its picturesque beaches and Old Florida charm. Beyond his professional endeavors, he enjoys fitness, cooking, and literature, reflecting a well-rounded personal and professional life. From his base in sunny Florida, Patrick Walsh continues to shape the investment landscape with his strategic foresight and industry insight.

Patrick Walsh, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO, hails from Palm Beach County, Florida. He founded the investment firm PW Partners in 2012, focusing on amplifying the potential of small and mid-cap companies. His leadership and strategic vision have p... Show more

Davis Siemens

Davis Siemens

Customer Success Account Manager at Microsoft, Certified Data Science & AI Professional

Customer Success Account Manager at Microsoft, Certified Data Science & AI Professional Show more

Yannick Nuetzl

Yannick Nuetzl

Yannick Nuetzl ist Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung. Seit dem Abschluss seiner Ausbildung arbeitet er als Business Application Developer beim Weltmarktführer im Bereich der softwaregestützten Medizintechnik Brainlab und hat sich auf die Entwicklung effizienter und professioneller Anwendungslösungen spezialisiert, die weltweit ausgerollt wurden. Sein Hauptaugenmerk liegt dabei auf der Power Platform sowie der Automatisierung von Cloud- und On-Premises-Workflows.
Durch seine umfassende Erfahrung und fundiertes Verständnis für diese neue Microsoft Technologie ist Yannick konzernweit einer der zentralen Ansprechpersonen um komplexe technische Probleme mithilfe der Power Platform zu lösen. Yannick ist nicht nur ein Experte in seinem Unternehmen, sondern auch daran interessiert, sein Wissen mit anderen zu teilen und von ihnen zu lernen. Er schätzt den Austausch mit Kollegen und anderen Entwicklern, um gemeinsam neue Lösungen zu finden und voneinander zu profitieren. Deshalb hat er es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, sein Wissen mit anderen Power Platform-Entwicklern zu teilen, während er gleichzeitig offen für neue Erkenntnisse bleibt und kontinuierlich danach strebt, dazuzulernen.

Yannick Nuetzl ist Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung. Seit dem Abschluss seiner Ausbildung arbeitet er als Business Application Developer beim Weltmarktführer im Bereich der softwaregestützten Medizintechnik Brainlab und hat sich auf die Ent... Show more

John Kenny Adeya

John Kenny Adeya

John Kenny Adeya is a Ugandan journalist and the founder and author of Kampala Edge Times magazine, a platform for spreading positive information about Africa.

John Kenny Adeya is a Ugandan journalist and the founder and author of Kampala Edge Times magazine, a platform for spreading positive information about Africa. Show more

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