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

Pat Harper

Pat Harper

Pat is the founder of Total Property Group, a Liverpool-based property sourcing company. He has been investing since 2010 and is regarded as an expert in property sourcing in the UK, with a focus on the Liverpool high-yield area.

Pat is the founder of Total Property Group, a Liverpool-based property sourcing company. He has been investing since 2010 and is regarded as an expert in property sourcing in the UK, with a focus on the Liverpool high-yield area. Show more

Fabio Borges Monteiro

Fabio Borges Monteiro

I am a digital transformer, focusing on digital transformation and the development of skills in agile methodologies, creative thinking, design thinking, and design flow. Certified as a systems analyst by Petrobras, I have participated in several strategic projects that delivered significant results for the company.

Currently, I work in the Management Assessment and Integration department for HSE in E&P at Petrobras, but my journey at the company began in 2006. Since then, I have worked in a variety of areas, including environmental management, contingency planning, contract management, and management support, both in services and E&P operations.

I am a biologist by training, a teacher by vocation, and a technology enthusiast, passionate about applying creative and innovative tools to solve complex problems and drive cultural and organizational change.

In recognition of my work, I received the Orgulho Petrobras Award in February 2025, highlighting my commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the company.

I am a digital transformer, focusing on digital transformation and the development of skills in agile methodologies, creative thinking, design thinking, and design flow. Certified as a systems analyst by Petrobras, I have participated in several stra... Show more

Maurizio Mangione

Maurizio Mangione

Russian literature lover, wannabe writer, rock climber.
Former Google Developers Expert and Microsoft MVP, founder of great communities.

Russian literature lover, wannabe writer, rock climber. Former Google Developers Expert and Microsoft MVP, founder of great communities. Show more

Meryem Zaid

Meryem Zaid

An enthusiastic quality specialist deeply immersed in the realm of front-end technologies. With a wealth of experience under her belt, she navigates the intricacies of software development with finesse. Beyond her professional endeavors, Meriem devotes herself to nurturing the future of the tech industry as a part-time software engineering instructor, imparting her knowledge and expertise to the next generation of developers. Yet, her commitment doesn't end there. In the scarce moments between her professional and teaching duties, Meriem takes the lead in driving and participating in numerous community initiatives across Morocco and beyond, enriching lives and fostering progress throughout Africa

An enthusiastic quality specialist deeply immersed in the realm of front-end technologies. With a wealth of experience under her belt, she navigates the intricacies of software development with finesse. Beyond her professional endeavors, Meriem devot... Show more

Evelien Acun-Roos

Evelien Acun-Roos

Evelien Acun-Roos is an experienced Knowledge Sharer at Xebia and a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org. She has a profound knowledge of Agile and Scrum and knows how to transfer that to (Scrum) Teams, their surrounding environment, and their management.

She has helped many organizations become more Agile (Unilever, ING, Rabobank, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, APG, Philips, VodafoneZiggo a.o.).

Evelien loves to give training. Since she is a certified trainer for Training From the Back of the Room, her training courses are filled with brain-based learning activities.
At Agile conferences, she shares knowledge about Scrum Values, Liberating Structures, Brain Science, Situational Leadership, Happy Chemicals, building Trust and Happiness, and other ways to Boost your Scrum.

Evelien Acun-Roos is an experienced Knowledge Sharer at Xebia and a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org. She has a profound knowledge of Agile and Scrum and knows how to transfer that to (Scrum) Teams, their surrounding environment, and their man... Show more

Felix Nawroth

Felix Nawroth

Entrepreneur sustainable regional development
worldwide professional experience
Master Automotive Engineering

Entrepreneur sustainable regional development worldwide professional experience Master Automotive Engineering Show more

Mike Diehl

Mike Diehl

Mike Diehl is the Director of Data Engineering and Business Intelligence at Improving Winnipeg (formerly Imaginet), a Microsoft partner with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) and with Improving offices across Canada, United States, and South America. Mike has over 25 years of experience using Microsoft database technologies and is an expert in Agile Analytics and Microsoft Azure DevOps.

Mike has spoken many regional, national, and international SQL events over his long career, including the PASS Summit in Seattle Washington, SQLBITS in London UK, and at various SQL Saturday events across Canada and the USA, and other development conferences in Canada.

Mike Diehl is the Director of Data Engineering and Business Intelligence at Improving Winnipeg (formerly Imaginet), a Microsoft partner with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) and with Improving offices across Canada, United States, and South Ame... Show more

Johnny Winter

Johnny Winter

Johnny currently works as a data and analytics consultant. He’s been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed Business Intelligence geek and in his spare time runs the website, SubStack and YouTube channel Greyskull Analytics, where he likes to nerd out about all things data.

Johnny currently works as a data and analytics consultant. He’s been working with Business Intelligence software since 2007, specialising in full stack data platform development since 2016. He’s a self-confessed Business Intelligence geek and in his ... Show more

Tomiwa Okafor

Tomiwa Okafor

Tomiwa is a software engineer and talent sourcer dedicated to helping people navigate and grow in the tech industry. With a background in software development and talent strategy, she has spent the past few years building tools, teaching sourcing, and mentoring aspiring tech professionals.

Beyond her work in engineering, Tomiwa works closely with startups founders and growing teams, helping them find the right talent to bring their vision to life. She is committed to mentorship and knowledge-sharing, ensuring that more people have access to opportunities in tech.

For Tomiwa, tech is more than just building software—it’s about creating pathways, solving real problems, and making space for more voices in the industry.

Tomiwa is a software engineer and talent sourcer dedicated to helping people navigate and grow in the tech industry. With a background in software development and talent strategy, she has spent the past few years building tools, teaching sourcing, an... Show more

Intesar Shannan Mohammed

Intesar Shannan Mohammed

Intesar Shannan Mohammed is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and speaker with profound expertise in APIs, governance, privacy, performance, and security. With a remarkable track record of founding three successful startups in the API space, Intesar's entrepreneurial journey has been defined by innovation and impactful contributions. His profound knowledge and passion for the subject are exemplified by the several granted patents he holds in the domain. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, he honed his skills and gained invaluable experience at renowned technology companies, including VMware, Palm, and Cisco.

Intesar Shannan Mohammed is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and speaker with profound expertise in APIs, governance, privacy, performance, and security. With a remarkable track record of founding three successful startups in the API space, Intesar's e... 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

Rijo Sam

Rijo Sam

Rijo works as a Java Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO Bank, Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience in developing applications within the payments and credits sector of the banking domain.
Rijo is originally from India, and now settled in Netherlands.
Embracing Dutch culture, he enjoys eating his sandwich while riding his bike ;-)

Rijo works as a Java Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO Bank, Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience in developing applications within the payments and credits sector of the banking domain. Rijo is originally from India, and now settled in Netherland... Show more

Rupal Shirpurkar

Rupal Shirpurkar

Rupal is a top influencer in Cloud Computing and the Business Head (Cloud BU) at Click2Cloud. She leads global business strategy across 32+ countries across America, APAC, EMEA, and global markets in partnership with tech giants like Microsoft, SoftBank, and Huawei. With over 10 years of diverse experience, Rupal excels in strategy, sales, and technology.

She has a proven ability to convert new technologies into strategic frameworks, business models, and value propositions in multinational environments. She has built and led high-performance sales, alliance, and management teams, driving results and embracing change to develop and launch new market offerings.

A computer science graduate from Nagpur University with a leadership specialization from Harvard Business School, Rupal has been recognized as a top trailblazer in Cloud Computing. She founded the Women in Technology and Leadership (WITL) community, empowering over a thousand women in tech. Rupal is a sought-after keynote speaker and has received accolades such as the Lokmat CXO award and Alibaba's Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Her passion for technology and innovation, combined with her deep knowledge of the competitive landscape and leading-edge technologies, drives her to inspire and lead in the tech industry.

Rupal is a top influencer in Cloud Computing and the Business Head (Cloud BU) at Click2Cloud. She leads global business strategy across 32+ countries across America, APAC, EMEA, and global markets in partnership with tech giants like Microsoft, SoftB... Show more

Fabrizio Mele

Fabrizio Mele

Cloud-passionate web developer, at work I write Rails+Angular apps, at home I curate an (history) podcast and three cats.

Cloud-passionate web developer, at work I write Rails+Angular apps, at home I curate an (history) podcast and three cats. Show more

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad is a Principal Integration Engineer with over 8 years of experience specializing in building connected and automated business systems using cutting-edge software and integration technologies. Based in the Greater Boston Area, Rishi currently serves as a Principal Integration Engineer at Moderna, where he architects and develops critical integration solutions that support vaccine development and distribution.
At Moderna, Rishi has made significant contributions to the company's integration infrastructure, including architecting a secure API gateway for clinical trial data processing and establishing robust EDI systems for vaccine distribution. His work has directly supported the rapid commercialization of life-saving vaccines, with one of his notable achievements being the development of a patient clinical data system that facilitated over 400 patient enrollments for cancer treatment trials.
Prior to Moderna, Rishi worked at PerkinElmer Health Sciences, where he developed Lead-to-Cash integrations for the ViaCord division, supporting stem cell treatments and advancing healthcare options. His career journey also includes roles at Kuebix LLC, where he managed over 100 integration processes and developed solutions for the transportation industry.
Rishi's technical expertise spans numerous integration platforms, including Boomi, SoftwareAG WebMethods, MuleSoft, IBM AppConnect and Azure Logic App. He is well-versed in various architecture approaches, from microservices to event-driven systems, and has extensive experience with multiple data formats, protocols, and API technologies.
His contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the 2023 Boomi Platinum Innovation Award for creating IT infrastructure that enables Moderna to operate efficiently at scale, the Titan Business Technology Award for excellence in integration engineering, and the Globee Award for technological innovation in healthcare. Rishi holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Gujarat Technical University, complemented by multiple professional certifications including AI Awareness from Carnegie Mellon University and several Boomi certifications.
Known for his collaborative approach, strategic business focus, and commitment to continuous learning, Rishi brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to his work in integration engineering.
Digital Transformation in Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccines: Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency by 67% Through Integration Automation

Rishi Nareshbhai Lad is a Principal Integration Engineer with over 8 years of experience specializing in building connected and automated business systems using cutting-edge software and integration technologies. Based in the Greater Boston Area, Ris... Show more

Giorgio Basile

Giorgio Basile

I am a young man born in 2000 and I am currently finishing my studies in computer science at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, located in Mestre, in addition to being a full-time web developer.
In addition to studying, I love playing role-playing games, skateboarding and playing Magic the Gathering.

I am a young man born in 2000 and I am currently finishing my studies in computer science at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, located in Mestre, in addition to being a full-time web developer. In addition to studying, I love playing role-playin... Show more

Gunjan Taleja

Gunjan Taleja

Gunjan Taleja is a highly accomplished Senior Principal Application Engineer with over 17 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge software solutions. With a deep passion for technology and innovation, he has established a reputation as a trusted expert in the field, consistently delivering high-impact results across diverse industries.
Outside of work, Gunjan enjoys travel, camping, coaching young kids on cricket and follow premier league soccer.

Gunjan Taleja is a highly accomplished Senior Principal Application Engineer with over 17 years of experience in designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge software solutions. With a deep passion for technology and innovation, he has establis... Show more

Anna Segerström

Anna Segerström

Anna Segerström is an experienced and driven consultant with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Anna is a certified change manager and a specialist in Microsoft 365 with a focus on productivity and hybrid work methods.
She enjoys working close to the business and has a genuine interest and understanding of both technical and business-driven requirements.
Anna has worked with everything from non profit organizations to large international companies.
Anna lives in Stockholm, Sweden and is fluent in English and Swedish

Anna Segerström is an experienced and driven consultant with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Anna is a certified change manager and a specialist in Microsoft 365 with a focus on productivity and hybrid work methods. She enjoys workin... Show more

Seunfunmi Adegoke

Seunfunmi Adegoke

I am a dedicated Software Engineer with extensive experience in designing and developing data-intensive cloud-based applications. I specialize in backend development and possess strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes, AWS, and GCP. Additionally, I have a solid background in creating applied AI applications that integrate machine learning models into practical use cases. My skill set includes leveraging technologies such as speech-to-text, natural language understanding, response generation, and text-to-speech, along with backend integration and real-time analytics.

I am a dedicated Software Engineer with extensive experience in designing and developing data-intensive cloud-based applications. I specialize in backend development and possess strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Docker, CI/CD... Show more

Indermohan Singh

Indermohan Singh

Indermohan Singh is a Developer Advocate working at Dynatrace in Austria. He is Ionic Developer Expert and Auth0 Ambassador and authored Ionic Blueprint 2 and Ionic Cookbook. Before joining Dynatrace, he worked as a JavaScript developer in Austria and India. He loves to do long-distance running, cook Indian food, and sing. When not in front of the computer, he plays his Harmonium or Tanpura and sings Indian songs.

Indermohan Singh is a Developer Advocate working at Dynatrace in Austria. He is Ionic Developer Expert and Auth0 Ambassador and authored Ionic Blueprint 2 and Ionic Cookbook. Before joining Dynatrace, he worked as a JavaScript developer in Austria an... Show more

Sandeep Kanabar

Sandeep Kanabar

Hailing from India, Sandeep is a passionate software engineer and individual contributor. A frequent meetup speaker, he loves sharing real-world lessons and insights with the community. He's a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, serving as co-chair of the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group (DHHWG). Living with sensorineural hearing loss since age 14, he navigates the tech world through lip-reading and captioning—proving that accessibility and impact can go hand in hand.

Hailing from India, Sandeep is a passionate software engineer and individual contributor. A frequent meetup speaker, he loves sharing real-world lessons and insights with the community. He's a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, serving as c... Show more

Shadrack Kiprotich

Shadrack Kiprotich

Title: Microsoft MVP || Software Developer(.NET, Flutter, Dart) || Power Platform Developer
Shadrack is a self-taught developer with a background in Finance. He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) under the Business Applications category. An active tech community leader for the Power Platform User Group Kenya and also active contributor of the Microsoft Tech Community. Being a community enthusiast he has been able to organise and attend 20+ hackathons and tech events

Title: Microsoft MVP || Software Developer(.NET, Flutter, Dart) || Power Platform Developer Shadrack is a self-taught developer with a background in Finance. He is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) under the Business Applications categor... Show more

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate.

He is an expert in Cloud, Mobile, and API development. Afzaal has experience with the Azure platform and likes to build cross-platform libraries/software with .NET Core. Afzaal is an Alibaba Cloud MVP, twice he has been awarded Microsoft MVP status for his community leadership in software development, four times CodeProject MVP status for technical writing and mentoring, and 4 times C# Corner MVP status in the same field.

Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a Software Engineer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate. He is an expert in Cloud, Mo... Show more

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma

A results-driven professional excelling in Cloud Security, Platform Engineering, Solution Architecting, Observability, and Technical/Product Leadership. Abhishek has a distinguished track record of architecting and implementing secure, high-availability multi-cloud solutions, with deep expertise in Google Cloud & AWS. He has been instrumental in driving digital transformation and delivering significant outcomes for organizations across pivotal sectors, including BFSI, Enterprise Telecom, and E-commerce, for a global clientele. He also has a strong command of Cloud Native solutions such as Kubernetes, Terraform, ArgoCD, Gitlab CI, comprehensive Observability (Prometheus, Mimir, Tempo, Grafana), and robust security tooling (Checkov, Kyverno, Prisma Cloud).

His core passion is to build resilient SRE practices, secure and streamline development workflows, and empower organizations to surpass their strategic objectives in the cloud era.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/acloudpotato/
Medium Profile - https://acloudpotato.medium.com/
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@guysinthecloud
Github - https://github.com/acloudpotato

A results-driven professional excelling in Cloud Security, Platform Engineering, Solution Architecting, Observability, and Technical/Product Leadership. Abhishek has a distinguished track record of architecting and implementing secure, high-availabil... Show more

Suresh Peiris

Suresh Peiris

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Nishanth Shreepad

Nishanth Shreepad

Microsoft technology enthusiast with 15 years of experience in SharePoint, M365, Power Platform, and related technologies.

Passionate about working with new technologies and tools, as well as sharing knowledge.

Microsoft technology enthusiast with 15 years of experience in SharePoint, M365, Power Platform, and related technologies. Passionate about working with new technologies and tools, as well as sharing knowledge. Show more

Ganesh Harke

Ganesh Harke

Ganesh is a public speaker, mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about AI and cloud technology.

Ganesh is a public speaker, mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about AI and cloud technology. Show more

Thomas Louvigné

Thomas Louvigné

Work in agile since 9 years. Certified SM, PO & SAFe

Work in agile since 9 years. Certified SM, PO & SAFe Show more

Ronak Barhanpurkar

Ronak Barhanpurkar

I am is a seasoned User Experience Designer with a strong focus on automotive UX, human factors, and digital accessibility. With over 4 years of industry experience, I currently contribute to the UX team at Maruti Suzuki, where we craft intuitive and meaningful in-vehicle experiences that blend technology, human behavior, and design innovation. Their expertise lies in designing digital ecosystems that not only meet user needs but also drive broader business and societal impact.

In 2024, I delivered a well-received talk at UX India on enhancing user experience in automobiles, a session that sparked widespread discussions on the future of mobility design. Beyond professional projects, I am passionate about mentoring young designers, promoting accessibility in digital spaces, and pushing the boundaries of user-centered innovation in complex industries like automotive and connected mobility.
Outside of work, I am a photography enthusiast, an avid non-fiction reader, and a traveler who loves exploring diverse cultures and ideas. This unique blend of technical expertise, user empathy, and a visionary outlook positions me as a strong voice for how design can act as a transformational force for people, businesses, and the planet.

I am is a seasoned User Experience Designer with a strong focus on automotive UX, human factors, and digital accessibility. With over 4 years of industry experience, I currently contribute to the UX team at Maruti Suzuki, where we craft intuitive and... Show more

Fatuma Abdullahi

Fatuma Abdullahi

Fatuma Abdullahi is a software developer with a front-end focus and an a11y advocate. She comes to tech from a business background and runs a YouTube channel and blog dedicated to learning in public.

Fatuma Abdullahi is a software developer with a front-end focus and an a11y advocate. She comes to tech from a business background and runs a YouTube channel and blog dedicated to learning in public. Show more

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