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

Pablo Fraile

Pablo Fraile

His mission is to empower executives to thrive in rapidly
changing environments, helping them evolve, lead with
greater impact, and drive successful organizational
transformations.

With 25 years of international experience, Pablo has lived
in the United Kingdom, Finland, and Spain and has
worked with clients worldwide. Pablo distinguishes himself
through his exceptional ability to identify blind spots that
leaders cannot see on their own, combining
methodological rigor with strategic intuition to design
personalized interventions that transform obstacles into
opportunities and executives into catalysts for change.

As a thought leader in transformational leadership, he
delivers high-impact talks and workshops that reveal the
uncomfortable truths separating ordinary managers from
extraordinary leaders.

His mission is to empower executives to thrive in rapidly changing environments, helping them evolve, lead with greater impact, and drive successful organizational transformations. With 25 years of international experience, Pablo has lived in ... Show more

Adam Strobel

Adam Strobel

Adam Strobel's Indiana journey in the IT sector spans over 26 years, marked by a distinguished executive career combining a passion for technological innovation with a deep commitment to people development. At the heart of his professional ethos is a balanced focus on fostering robust teams, optimizing operations, and achieving tangible results.

Adam embarked on his tech journey immediately after high school, diving into technology studies that laid a strong foundation for his expertise. He rapidly distinguished himself as a keen thinker and an effective problem solver, qualities that catalyzed his ascent from hands-on tech roles to leadership positions. He has steered teams and strategies for over a decade, shaping him into a pivotal figure in the technology landscape.

Starting at the ground level, Adam's early career was defined by his hands-on problem-solving approach and quick grasp of complex technical challenges. His academic background in technology gave him the tools necessary to navigate the evolving tech landscape, propelling him into management roles. Over time, his leadership skills flourished, leading him to significant executive roles where his strategic vision could be fully realized.

As the CIO/CTO of Schwarz Partners, Adam was instrumental in expanding the IT department from a modest team of 11 to a powerhouse of 100 dedicated professionals. He managed an annual IT budget of $50 million and established specialized units focusing on security, infrastructure, custom software, and IoT applications. His leadership was characterized by an exceptional team retention rate, with less than 1% turnover over five years—a testament to his ability to inspire and maintain a committed workforce.

Beyond team building, Adam's tenure at Schwarz Partners was marked by significant innovations that drove business growth and operational efficiency. He pioneered the first shared service model within the organization, facilitating synergies across various corporate entities under the Schwarz umbrella. His entrepreneurial acumen was evident when he spearheaded an internal venture that generated substantial revenue by selling software license keys to major retailers like Walmart and Best Buy.

Adam's comprehensive understanding of business and technology enabled him to lead transformative digital initiatives that enhanced operational workflows, accelerated system performance, and reduced costs. His strategic foresight and meticulous attention to detail made him a respected leader in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Adam emerged as a formidable expert in cybersecurity, guiding multiple companies through recovery from sophisticated cyber-attacks. Adopting advanced security technologies such as Microsoft Defender ATP, SentinelOne, Pentera, and Palo Alto Networks Firewalls fortified organizational defenses against various cyber threats. His proactive and thorough approach to digital security ensured robust protection against the increasingly complex landscape of cyber risks.

Adam's innovative cybersecurity strategies extended to integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance threat detection and incident response. His holistic view of cybersecurity encompassed technical solutions and a deep understanding of human factors affecting digital safety. By addressing the human element, he developed comprehensive security measures that effectively mitigated a broad spectrum of cyber threats.

Throughout his career, Adam has also contributed significantly to the broader field of cybersecurity. His development of industry-leading security frameworks and advocacy for cybersecurity education have left a lasting impact on the sector. He has mentored aspiring cybersecurity professionals, sharing his insights and expertise to prepare them for future challenges.

His people-first leadership style is central to Adam's success, deeply influenced by his family values. He champions a workplace ethos of support, trust, and respect akin to a healthy family environment. His emphasis on emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and effective communication has made him a beloved mentor and leader. His dedication to fostering a positive work-life balance for his team reflects his belief that a supportive work environment is crucial for professional success and personal well-being.

Adam Strobel's career is a compelling narrative of technological mastery, leadership excellence, and a profound commitment to the human side of IT. His holistic approach to leadership and innovation continues to inspire and shape the technology landscape, making him a paragon of effective and humane executive leadership in the IT industry.

Adam Strobel's Indiana journey in the IT sector spans over 26 years, marked by a distinguished executive career combining a passion for technological innovation with a deep commitment to people development. At the heart of his professional ethos is a... Show more

Greg Lhotellier

Greg Lhotellier

After working as a developer for 15 years in startups in Paris and New York, Greg has launched several companies since 2019 to support developers with recruitment and training. He is also the co-founder of Tech Connection, which organizes meetups and conferences for developers, including Swift Connection—the largest Apple tech conference in Europe, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Since 2025, Greg has been speaking regularly about AI and its impact on the developer profession.

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

Haddougui Hamza

Haddougui Hamza

Je suis Haddougui Hamza, ingénieur d'État en Informatique et Réseaux appliqués à la gestion des Entreprises, lauréat de l'École Marocaine des Sciences de l'Ingénieur (EMSI, Casablanca, Maroc), I'm a 3-year professional. J'ai conçu et développé des applications innovantes dans divers domaines, notamment :

- La gestion des processus de télécommunication.
- La recommandation intelligente et automatisée de biens immobiliers.
- Le traitement de masse des fichiers de transactions bancaires et de paiement électronique.

Je suis Haddougui Hamza, ingénieur d'État en Informatique et Réseaux appliqués à la gestion des Entreprises, lauréat de l'École Marocaine des Sciences de l'Ingénieur (EMSI, Casablanca, Maroc), I'm a 3-year professional. J'ai conçu et développé des ap... Show more

Stephan Simonidis

Stephan Simonidis

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media.

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media. Show more

Ken Soh

Ken Soh

Ken Soh holds concurrent appointments as Group CIO of BH Global and as the founding CEO of the award-wining cyber security consulting company Athena Dynamics since 2014. He also serves as Chair for the Cyber Security Chapter in SGTech (a 42-year-old technology trade association in Singapore) since 2022. Ken has more than 34 years of working experience in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry. He has been an avid industry thought leadership speaker and writer and has contributed hundreds of thought leadership speaking engagements and papers in industry conferences, press and media. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Studies (AI) with distinction award from the University of Essex (UK); and a Master of Business Administration (eMBA) from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore (NTU), a joint programme between Nanyang Business School of NTU and University of California, Berkeley.

Ken Soh holds concurrent appointments as Group CIO of BH Global and as the founding CEO of the award-wining cyber security consulting company Athena Dynamics since 2014. He also serves as Chair for the Cyber Security Chapter in SGTech (a 42-year-old ... Show more

Kashif Memon

Kashif Memon

Security professional with 7 years of hands-on experience in red team operations, cloud security, and DevSecOps. Currently working in vulnerability management, impact & risk management, and security automation. OSCP and AWS Certified.

Security professional with 7 years of hands-on experience in red team operations, cloud security, and DevSecOps. Currently working in vulnerability management, impact & risk management, and security automation. OSCP and AWS Certified. 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

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

David Mackey

David Mackey

Dave is interested in search (information retrieval), discovery, and knowledge management. He has worked in IT for 25+ years both on the coding and system sides. He currently works primarily in Python and TypeScript with prior experience in (vanilla) JavaScript, PHP, and C#/VB.NET. He loves HTML and tolerates CSS.

Dave is interested in search (information retrieval), discovery, and knowledge management. He has worked in IT for 25+ years both on the coding and system sides. He currently works primarily in Python and TypeScript with prior experience in (vanilla)... Show more

Kirsten "Kiki" Ringer

Kirsten "Kiki" Ringer

Kirsten “Kiki” Ringer is the founder of KLR Literary Management and brings 30+ years of experience in publishing and entertainment, including roles at The Walt Disney Studios, Penguin Putnam, and Russell & Volkening Literary Agency, where she worked with Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors.

Through KLR, she helps writers navigate traditional, hybrid, and author-publisher paths with clarity, strategy, and heart—offering an accessible, author-centered approach to publishing and marketing. She’s passionate about demystifying the process and empowering authors to take control of their publishing journey.

Kirsten “Kiki” Ringer is the founder of KLR Literary Management and brings 30+ years of experience in publishing and entertainment, including roles at The Walt Disney Studios, Penguin Putnam, and Russell & Volkening Literary Agency, where she worked ... Show more

Jay Demetillo

Jay Demetillo

With 10+ years of experience working in New York City, San Francisco, China, Singapore, and now Australia, Jay Demetillo has built an impressive resume of experience and creating impact. ‍

Jay has designed for Twitter, Pinterest, Yahoo, and Grab. Jay was an adjunct professor at California College of the Arts in San Francisco and has spoken/lectured in China for ACG. He’s worked on notable projects like the Bay Lights, Gaspar Brasserie, San Francisco’s Park System SFPark, GrabFood, Grab's Facial Recognition for Drivers, and Grab AudioProtect.

Jay is passionate about building products and designs that are inclusive, having empathy for your users, and dismantling your biases. Currently, he's at Canva and has launched Canva Sheets.

With 10+ years of experience working in New York City, San Francisco, China, Singapore, and now Australia, Jay Demetillo has built an impressive resume of experience and creating impact. ‍ Jay has designed for Twitter, Pinterest, Yahoo, and Grab. ... 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

Lauren Darcey

Lauren Darcey

Mobile @ Reddit / Author of Android books

Mobile @ Reddit / Author of Android books 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

Andreas Welsch

Andreas Welsch

Andreas Welsch is an internationally recognized top 10 AI leader and one of today’s most sought-after thought leaders and keynote speakers for business and technology audiences. With over two decades of global leadership experience—most recently as Vice President at SAP—Andreas has helped Fortune 500 companies cut through AI hype to deliver measurable business outcomes.

He is the Founder of AI consulting firm Intelligence Briefing, the best-selling author of the AI Leadership Handbook, and a leading voice on AI strategy, adoption, and transformation.

At the heart of Andreas’s work lies a clear value proposition: he helps business leaders understand how to apply AI responsibly, effectively, and profitably by addressing the questions that decision-makers face:

• How do we turn AI into business value, not just experimentation?
• How can we prepare our workforce for AI-driven transformation?
• What practical steps can we take to avoid ethical, operational, or financial pitfalls?

Andreas’s keynotes and workshops are known for their clarity, strategic relevance, and deep insight. Drawing from more than two decades in the software industry, he offers real-world frameworks and practical steps tailored to leadership audiences. He introduces leaders to the growing landscape of AI agents, leading hybrid teams of humans and AI, and AI-driven business models, explaining not only what’s next—but what matters most and why.

During his tenure at SAP, Andreas accelerated the integration of AI across enterprise applications and positioned SAP as an AI leader. He brings first-hand experience and a global perspective to every business and has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice, Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leader in AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI, DataIQ's Data & AI Leader of the Year, The Futurum Group's Top 14 AI Influencer, PEX Network’s Top 30 AI Leader, and SwissCognitive’s Top 50 Global AI Ambassador.

His work has appeared in CIO.com, VentureBeat, and InformationWeek. He serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of AI, Robotics and Workplace Automation and as an adjunct professor at West Chester University.

Whether advising boardrooms or delivering compelling mainstage keynotes, Andreas empowers organizations to lead with confidence in the era of AI. For leaders looking for clarity, action, and strategy—not hype—Andreas delivers a transformative experience.

Join his private community “AI Leadership Circle” and follow his “What’s the BUZZ?” live stream & podcast and newsletter, “The AI MEMO”, and work with Andreas to turn hype into outcome for your business.

Andreas Welsch is an internationally recognized top 10 AI leader and one of today’s most sought-after thought leaders and keynote speakers for business and technology audiences. With over two decades of global leadership experience—most recently as V... Show more

Mike Chisholm

Mike Chisholm

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his career, Mike has generated nearly a billion dollars in enterprise value, showcasing his exceptional impact on business performance.

Mike is Founder and CEO of Chisholm Consulting Group Inc. www.chisholmconsultinggroup.com and has spent decades helping boards, executives, and business owners navigate complex challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Mike’s areas of expertise include:
-Mergers and Acquisitions
-Turnarounds
-Due diligence
-Growth strategy development

With a robust background that includes senior leadership roles in logistics, supply chain optimization, and corporate development, Mike combines hands-on operational experience with sharp strategic insight.

In addition to consulting, Mike shares his knowledge through speaking engagements and writing for the most widely read publication that bridges the gap between academic research and business practice (Harvard Business Review), offering thought leadership on a wide range of topics including self-advocacy in the corporate world to professional global logistics trends and transformative business strategies.

Mike’s approach is defined by decisive action, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting value for stakeholders. Whether architecting bold growth strategies or tackling operational challenges head-on, Mike Chisholm stands as a trusted partner in driving success and shaping the future of businesses worldwide.

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his ca... Show more

Sandeep Prakash

Sandeep Prakash

Seasoned professional with cross border expansion across commercial and R&D domains.

Seasoned professional with cross border expansion across commercial and R&D domains. Show more

Eric Juta

Eric Juta

Tired of crypto wallets feeling like clunky relics? Eric Juta is. That's why he founded Ask Gina, the AI copilot making crypto less cryptic. Before diving headfirst into giving wallets a much-needed brain upgrade, Eric cut his teeth slinging code wrangling everything from DeFi data gateways to decentralized knowledge platforms. Now, he's focused on one thing: making sure your digital assets actually work for you.

Spawning dynamic multi agent workflows, making sure your next transaction is just a tap away whilst a durable sync event distributed system storing AST powers it but you don't need to know that..

Tired of crypto wallets feeling like clunky relics? Eric Juta is. That's why he founded Ask Gina, the AI copilot making crypto less cryptic. Before diving headfirst into giving wallets a much-needed brain upgrade, Eric cut his teeth slinging code wra... Show more

Lucky Joseph Hassan

Lucky Joseph Hassan

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces for period tracking tech, particularly for girls. I'm also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Climate+Tech, using tech to fight misinformation and support climate action.

With over four years of experience in community building and public speaking, I’ve led initiatives, mentored developers, and organized events that bring people together around impactful technology. I’m also a GitHub Campus Expert and a Torc Ambassador, actively supporting developer growth across Africa and beyond.

At my foundation, I am a hands-on Android developer with a growing enthusiasm for web development. I love developing mobile applications using Kotlin, Android Studio, and other SDKs and geeking out now and then about building responsive web experiences with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Currently learning React. Whether code or community, my goal is simple: to harness tech as an agent of empowerment.

I thrive in collaborative spaces, enjoy contributing to open-source projects, and constantly seek new ways to learn, teach, and grow. Whether it's building apps, sharing knowledge on stage, or sparking conversations online, I’m all about making a positive impact through technology.

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces for period tracking tech, particularly for girls. I'm also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community... Show more

Tyrone Grandison

Tyrone Grandison

Dr. Tyrone W. A. Grandison is a technologist, entrepreneur, and social advocate with many years of experience . As a Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft and Founder of The Data-Driven Institute, he drives innovation and empowers communities through data. A White House Presidential Innovation Fellow and co-creator of groundbreaking initiatives.

Dr. Tyrone W. A. Grandison is a technologist, entrepreneur, and social advocate with many years of experience . As a Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft and Founder of The Data-Driven Institute, he drives innovation and empowers communities through... Show more

Andrei Cristocea

Andrei Cristocea

A passionate DevOps enthusiast, I thrive on engaging in transversal activities that prioritize stability. As DevOps Community Operation Sponsor, I have been at the forefront of driving significant technical and organizational transformations towards Cloud and distributed DevOps.
My commitment to ensuring the highest availability of our services is matched by my dedication to compliance, ensuring that all processes adhere to the strictest standards and regulations.

A passionate DevOps enthusiast, I thrive on engaging in transversal activities that prioritize stability. As DevOps Community Operation Sponsor, I have been at the forefront of driving significant technical and organizational transformations towards ... Show more

Dr. Junaid Qazi

Dr. Junaid Qazi

Dr. Qazi is a highly respected data scientist, thought leader, author, mentor, and speaker with a strong background in both academia and industry. He is passionate about bridging the talent gap in emerging technologies through education, up-skilling, and industry collaboration. He believes true success lies in strong communication, an entrepreneurial mindset, and continuous learning. Through his books and educational initiatives, he helps professionals build a strong foundation in data-driven fields. His work with leading organizations across the public and private sectors has earned him widespread respect, making him a trusted mentor and a voice in technology and education.

Dr. Qazi is a highly respected data scientist, thought leader, author, mentor, and speaker with a strong background in both academia and industry. He is passionate about bridging the talent gap in emerging technologies through education, up-skilling,... Show more

Benjamin Wirtz

Benjamin Wirtz

With over 15 years of experience in building companies and leading teams in Product, Design and Engineering, Benjamin F. Wirtz has helped numerous people in tech become accomplished leaders in their own right. He has learned from world class leaders at organisations such as Google and Atlassian, as well as many established coaches and executives.

While sharing his strategies and processes of building products that generated over $100,000,000, he recognised the pressure on Tech teams and their Leaders to excel without adequate support.

Based on his experience of working with over 50 leadership teams at over 50 Tech companies, he crafted the Scalable Leader program, addressing the challenges that tend to overwhelm Leaders in Tech during their leadership transition and growth.

With over 15 years of experience in building companies and leading teams in Product, Design and Engineering, Benjamin F. Wirtz has helped numerous people in tech become accomplished leaders in their own right. He has learned from world class leaders ... Show more

hOrO mO X

hOrO mO X

hOrO mO X's conceptual work explores eastern contemplative philosophies and contemporary digital technologies.
In 2004, he developed the concept of AI-proof art, or art that resists machine learning algorithms by employing true quantum randomness. This concept later evolved into the OArt paradigm which aims to conceive digital and mind-bound AI-proof defence devices able to withstand AI singularity.
His current work utilizes biocomputers, addressing ethical considerations around the use of human brain organoids.

hOrO mO X's conceptual work explores eastern contemplative philosophies and contemporary digital technologies. In 2004, he developed the concept of AI-proof art, or art that resists machine learning algorithms by employing true quantum randomness. T... Show more

Ubaydah Abdulwasiu

Ubaydah Abdulwasiu

Ubaydah is a Software Engineer ( Backend) and a Technical Writer with a passion for developing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable applications. She has a strong foundation in mathematical science and programming, with experience working with multiple languages like Python and Javascript for back-end development.
Alongside development, she takes pride in creating quality technical content, specifically breaking down concepts in programming. She has written for various top companies like Redis, Coderpad, Strapi, Codeless, and Earthly Technologies. She recently worked at Earthly Technologies as a Technical Writer and Editor where she helped edit contents to conform to standards that were readable and explicit. She is a learner, an educator, and a preacher of excellence in all areas of life.

Ubaydah is a Software Engineer ( Backend) and a Technical Writer with a passion for developing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable applications. She has a strong foundation in mathematical science and programming, with experience working with mu... Show more

Troy Walker

Troy Walker

Troy Zakari Walker is a visionary leader whose work bridges corporate strategy with social impact. As President of Zakari Walker Group (ZWG) and CEO of Impact Nation Community Services, Troy heads a consulting firm and nonprofit organization that empowers underserved communities, strengthens organizational strategy, and drives economic and social transformation.

With over a decade of experience in behavioral health, reentry programming, and fatherhood advocacy, Troy is recognized for his trauma-informed, evidence-based practices that enable individuals and families to achieve lasting stability. At ZWG, he consults on program development, strategic planning, and grant writing, helping organizations secure essential funding and enhance operational efficiency. His entrepreneurial spirit has expanded ZWG's reach into real estate, film production, and exclusive events, fostering professional and community networking.

In the public sphere, Troy’s leadership extends to his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, where he advocated for social equity, economic opportunity, and systemic change. As a sought-after speaker, he shares insights on corporate strategy, innovation, and social responsibility, inspiring leaders to align their business goals with impactful community outcomes. Through his work, Troy Zakari Walker is committed to blending corporate success with social consciousness, positioning him as a transformative figure in business and social innovation.

Troy Zakari Walker is a visionary leader whose work bridges corporate strategy with social impact. As President of Zakari Walker Group (ZWG) and CEO of Impact Nation Community Services, Troy heads a consulting firm and nonprofit organization that emp... Show more

Anna Cammaro

Anna Cammaro

Ann Cammaro is the Founder and CEO of Antarexxa Space Global, a pioneering organization dedicated to bridging the gap between spacefaring nations and emerging space countries based in Bali, Indonesia. As a passionate space advocate, educator, and strategist, Ann has championed space advocacy since 2014, expanding her impact globally through Antarexxa since 2020. Under her leadership, the company has delivered space education programs virtually to participants across 76 countries and 67 cities in Indonesia, inspiring youth, educators, and professionals to cultivate interest in the New Space economy and pursue careers in the growing space industry; most importantly to leverage space technology to improve quality of life on Earth and address global challenges.

With over a decade of experience in marketing and communication, strategic international business development, government relations, and multi-stakeholder project coordination, Ann brings a unique blend of expertise to the space sector. Her work spans industries such as infrastructure, education, cybersecurity, aerospace and defense, renewable energy, biotechnology, and environmental conservation, with a proven track record in intergovernmental and interagency collaboration.

Ann is deeply committed to fostering international collaboration, workforce development, and diversity in STEAM fields, with a focus on empowering local talent in Indonesia and beyond. Her initiatives include international study space tours, championing local teams for international competitions, and connecting Indonesian talents with global opportunities in space exploration and industry. Ann’s vision is to create a future where emerging nations play a pivotal role in shaping the space ecosystem, from Earth to the Moon and beyond.

Currently serving as a NASA Harvard-Smithsonian SciX Lead Ambassador for 2025-2027, her primary role is to promote scientific literacy and encourage academic contributions to space exploration. Ann is also the spokesperson for the recently established Indonesia Space Association, advocating for Indonesia's strategic development as a significant global space player in the near future.

Ann Cammaro is the Founder and CEO of Antarexxa Space Global, a pioneering organization dedicated to bridging the gap between spacefaring nations and emerging space countries based in Bali, Indonesia. As a passionate space advocate, educator, and str... Show more

Timothy Cashman

Timothy Cashman

I’m a Senior Cloud Solution Architect with a passion for leading implementation projects that empower client companies, ensure successful user adoption, and drive business growth. In my six years with Microsoft, I’ve led the founding of our Customer Success Unit and currently oversee strategy, engagement, and projects for key public sector accounts.

Technology is always evolving to meet new market and user demands. With over 20 years of experience developing and executing projects for both public and private sector accounts, I know what it takes to meet those demands. I employ data-driven, stakeholder-centric approaches to surpass user expectations surrounding solution implementation and change management. I further utilize data insights to deliver customized solutions and tools while also ensuring high user adoption rates and empowering client teams through customized training programs.

My belief that “none of us is as smart as all of us” directly influences my interactions with clients, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams. When I work with clients, I listen carefully to form an in-depth understanding of their current and future needs and bring Microsoft teams together to produce effective, applicable solutions. Seeing the immense value MS solutions have added to organizations motivates me to continue driving project success and delivering measurable results for Microsoft and our clients.

I’m a Senior Cloud Solution Architect with a passion for leading implementation projects that empower client companies, ensure successful user adoption, and drive business growth. In my six years with Microsoft, I’ve led the founding of our Customer ... Show more

Anusha SP

Anusha SP

Passionate Technologist | Developer Advocate (Aspiring) | Speaker

A results-driven software engineer with a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL, now expanding expertise into emerging technologies, cloud computing, DevOps, and AI/ML. With a keen interest in developer advocacy, I am committed to bridging the gap between technology and community by sharing insights, building projects, and delivering impactful talks.

Experienced in designing and implementing scalable applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging modern software development practices. I strive to empower developers by sharing knowledge and fostering innovation.

🔹 Areas of Interest: Java, Cloud Technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevOps, Kubernetes, Microservices, Open Source, AI/ML, Developer Relations (DevRel)
🔹 Looking for Speaking Opportunities on: Software Engineering Best Practices, Emerging Tech Trends, Open Source, Developer Productivity

Passionate Technologist | Developer Advocate (Aspiring) | Speaker A results-driven software engineer with a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL, now expanding expertise into emerging technologies, cloud computing, DevOps, an... Show more

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