The poacher and the gamekeeper: 25+ years building enterprise technology at the highest level — WPP, Heathrow, Arup, BBC — and over a decade as a civil society board trustee at Article 19, Privacy International, and the Inspiring Leadership Foundation. The person who built a £250m agentic AI platform (at the world's largest advertising company) is the same person fighting for digital rights and economic empowerment. That tension is what makes the keynotes honest — and what makes David genuinely rare on any speaker roster. Author of two books. Creator of the J-Curve of Change framework, cited across industries for 20+ years. Available for keynotes, panels, and firesides on AI transformation, AI governance, and what responsible leadership actually looks like in practice.

The poacher and the gamekeeper: 25+ years building enterprise technology at the highest level — WPP, Heathrow, Arup, BBC — and over a decade as a civil society board trustee at Article 19, Privacy International, and the Inspiring Leadership Foundatio... Show more

Daniel Blümlein ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der Blümlein AI & Automation GmbH – einer auf den
deutschsprachigen Mittelstand spezialisierten KI- und Automatisierungsberatung mit Sitz in Würzburg.

Als „KI-Sherpa" begleitet er mittelständische Industrieunternehmen auf dem Weg von der ersten
KI-Idee bis zur messbaren Wirkung. Mit aktuell ~20 aktiven Mandaten und einem Team von 10
Personen hat Blümlein AI bereits dutzende KI-Projekte in produzierenden Unternehmen, Logistik
und Maschinenbau erfolgreich umgesetzt – von RAG-Chatbots über Microsoft Copilot-Rollouts bis
hin zu vollständig automatisierten Workflows via Power Automate und Copilot Studio.

Sein KI-Sherpa®-Programm ist eine erprobte 4-Phasen-Methodik (Orientierung → Werkzeuge →
Anwendung → Wirkung), die Mitarbeiter zu eigenständigen KI-Anwendern macht – ohne
Beraterabhängigkeit, ohne Buzzwords, mit messbarem ROI.

Referenzkunden aus dem DACH-Mittelstand umfassen Unternehmen wie Leonhard Weiss, Arnold,
Bauck GmbH und weitere Hidden Champions aus Industrie und Logistik. Daniel spricht auf Bühnen
über KI-Einführung im Mittelstand, Change Management beim KI-Rollout und den pragmatischen
Einsatz von Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform und generativer KI im Unternehmensalltag.

Daniel Blümlein ist Gründer und Geschäftsführer der Blümlein AI & Automation GmbH – einer auf den deutschsprachigen Mittelstand spezialisierten KI- und Automatisierungsberatung mit Sitz in Würzburg. Als „KI-Sherpa" begleitet er mittelständische ... Show more

K Yuvraj is an Aerospace Security Researcher, speaker, and Computer Engineering student whose work focuses on satellite security, aviation cybersecurity, Software Defined Radio (SDR), and autonomous aerospace systems. He is currently an Intern at DRDO, Ministry of Defence, India, and has previously worked with IG Drones and AmynaSec Research Labs.

Yuvraj actively researches vulnerabilities and security challenges in modern aerospace infrastructure, with a particular interest in satellites, aircraft, RF communications, and defense technologies. He has presented at security conferences including BSides Ahmedabad, BSides Vizag, and Seasides Goa, where he shares practical insights on cybersecurity and aerospace security research.

His mission is to bridge the gap between cybersecurity and aerospace by making security research more accessible to students, researchers, and industry professionals.

K Yuvraj is an Aerospace Security Researcher, speaker, and Computer Engineering student whose work focuses on satellite security, aviation cybersecurity, Software Defined Radio (SDR), and autonomous aerospace systems. He is currently an Intern at DRD... Show more

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectures, implementing microservices, and advocating for clean code and DevOps best practices.

I’m a passionate Developer and Cloud Solution Architect at 4Dotnet, with over a decade of experience building scalable, maintainable, and cloud-native solutions using .NET and Microsoft Azure. My focus lies in designing robust event-driven architectu... Show more

A seasoned, hands-on engineering leader. Currently building agentic AI systems for wealth management. Loves agents that browse the open web. Worked on AI systems in healthcare, medical devices and electric cars in past lives.

A seasoned, hands-on engineering leader. Currently building agentic AI systems for wealth management. Loves agents that browse the open web. Worked on AI systems in healthcare, medical devices and electric cars in past lives. Show more

I am a 22 year old, Founder and a lead developer along with my own courses and I have trained more than 14k+ students by far whereas providing freelancing services to organizations of security as specialist and also I am building my own company which is about to launch soon in the coming time. Also I have published an ebook as well. And I have been approached for training sessions as well in where I have trained students of more than 6 to 7 colleges students offline and have also been a guest speaker and a speaker at sessions online too.

I am a 22 year old, Founder and a lead developer along with my own courses and I have trained more than 14k+ students by far whereas providing freelancing services to organizations of security as specialist and also I am building my own company which... Show more

Minh is all over the map, lavishing attention on everything from taquerías in California to cornfields in Ohio to alleys in Vietnam. He organizes the mapping community in San José, advises OpenHistoricalMap, and supports core OpenStreetMap software development.

Minh is all over the map, lavishing attention on everything from taquerías in California to cornfields in Ohio to alleys in Vietnam. He organizes the mapping community in San José, advises OpenHistoricalMap, and supports core OpenStreetMap software d... Show more

Jenn Claridge is a Microsoft MVP and trusted advisor in Business Central, specializing in manufacturing and service-focused organizations. She helps small and mid-sized businesses translate ERP strategy into practical, real-world execution.

With deep hands-on experience across sales, warehousing, projects, manufacturing, and service management, Jenn is known for making complex systems approachable and actionable. Her work focuses on operational maturity, adoption, and enabling organizations to move beyond simply using Business Central to creating measurable business value with it.

Jenn is recognized for her practical speaking style and her ability to connect leadership strategy with day-to-day execution, ensuring technology investments support long-term growth and confident decision-making.

In her spare time she rescues cats and sharing her knowledge via jennclaridge.com.

Jenn Claridge is a Microsoft MVP and trusted advisor in Business Central, specializing in manufacturing and service-focused organizations. She helps small and mid-sized businesses translate ERP strategy into practical, real-world execution. With d... Show more

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima and Hamburg. Many years as an active developer, he learned the basics of agile software development. After working in online retail / eCommerce and in IT consulting, he is now part of the coaching team at MHP - A Porsche Company since 2024. Nils supports and coaches both local and distributed, international teams and projects. Nils has been active in team sports since childhood. It also reflected team spirit in his professional life: As a coach, he forms well-established units out of developers and analysts, who can then independently develop products. The guiding principle is always the focus on customer satisfaction.

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima a... Show more

Passionate about science since childhood, I studied Mathematics at the University of Santiago de Compostela, I completed these studies with a Master in Statistics and Operational Research. The latter allowed me to enter the world of AI and ML, fields in which I am currently working as AI Team Lead @MDW.

Passionate about science since childhood, I studied Mathematics at the University of Santiago de Compostela, I completed these studies with a Master in Statistics and Operational Research. The latter allowed me to enter the world of AI and ML, fields... Show more

Timothy Harmon is a Lead Enterprise Architect and cybersecurity professional (CISSP) with a Master of Advanced Studies from UC San Diego (conferred June 2025). He is the creator of Project Apex — a real-time, physics-based telemetry validation system built for Formula 1's 2026 cyber-physical environment — which detects anomalous vehicle behavior that standard sensor monitoring misses.

A Cisco Insider Champion for over nine years and a credentialed motorsport official through Motorsport UK, BMMC, SMMC, and SCCA San Diego, Timothy bridges operational technology security with high-performance racing environments. As a member of the BSides San Diego core planning team, he is an active contributor to the local cybersecurity community.

Timothy Harmon is a Lead Enterprise Architect and cybersecurity professional (CISSP) with a Master of Advanced Studies from UC San Diego (conferred June 2025). He is the creator of Project Apex — a real-time, physics-based telemetry validation system... Show more

Fabrizio is the founder and Managing Partner of M-HUB, an international boutique consulting firm specializing in growth and scaling for global organizations.

With over 23 years of experience at the helm of international management consulting, he has led some of the most ambitious transformations on the global stage, generating measurable value for organizations operating on an international scale in the energy, transportation, telecommunications, manufacturing, and public sectors.
Before founding M-HUB, he held senior leadership roles at Arthur D. Little, BearingPoint, and Capgemini Invent, serving as Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of Intelligent Industry, building a reputation as a growth architect for complex organizations seeking to scale in a structured and sustainable manner.

His approach combines strategic rigor with executive capability: he knows how to identify where an organization’s hidden value lies, how to unlock it, and how to create the conditions so that growth is not a one-off event, but a system. He has worked with the leadership of some of the world’s largest industrial and service companies, delivering concrete results in highly complex, high-stakes environments.

With M-HUB, he has translated this experience into a model focused on one thing: helping organizations truly grow and scale intelligently.

Fabrizio is the founder and Managing Partner of M-HUB, an international boutique consulting firm specializing in growth and scaling for global organizations. With over 23 years of experience at the helm of international management consulting, he h... Show more

Rajesh worked as data architect, data modeler and data analyst at global firms working on technical projects that generated huge revenue. He holds master's in computer science and bachelor's in electrical and electronics engineering.

Rajesh worked as data architect, data modeler and data analyst at global firms working on technical projects that generated huge revenue. He holds master's in computer science and bachelor's in electrical and electronics engineering. Show more

Salomon Murciano is a Venezuelan-born professional who has established a steady presence in the global apparel and off-price distribution industry. His work centers on connecting international supply with retail demand through practical, reliable methods. He focuses on ensuring that branded merchandise moves efficiently across markets while maintaining strong relationships with partners. His approach reflects consistency, discipline, and a commitment to building long-term value through careful execution and trust.

Salomon began his path in Caracas, where he developed an early curiosity about trade and the movement of goods. He took initial steps by sourcing inventory from China, gaining firsthand exposure to manufacturing systems and supplier relationships. This experience provided him with a clear understanding of how global sourcing operates in real conditions. Over time, he used this knowledge to create a structured approach that supports scalable growth while remaining grounded in practical experience.

Salomon Murciano recognized an opportunity within the off-price market as he gained more insight into supply chain inefficiencies. He observed that excess inventory from brands often remained underutilized, while retailers continued to look for affordable, branded products. By sourcing closeout merchandise and placing it into established retail channels, he was able to address this imbalance. This shift allowed him to expand his operations steadily while strengthening connections with both suppliers and buyers.

Salomon has developed a reputation as a dependable distributor who values clarity and consistency in his work. He has worked with major off-price retailers, helping them access quality merchandise at competitive prices. His understanding of demand cycles allows him to align supply with market needs effectively. He focuses on meeting client expectations while maintaining strong communication, which has helped him build long-term relationships based on reliability and mutual trust.

Murciano operates across key global regions, including Asia, the United States, and Latin America, managing complex logistics and large-scale inventory movement. He remains actively involved in the operational side of the business, including evaluating inventory opportunities, negotiating deals, and overseeing delivery timelines. This hands-on approach keeps him informed and enables him to respond quickly to changing market conditions, ensuring consistent execution across regions.

Salomon Murciano has also expanded his work into real estate, focusing on low-income multifamily housing where he sees long-term value. He applies the same practical mindset used in his distribution work, identifying opportunities that offer stability and meaningful impact. In addition to his business efforts, he contributes to charitable initiatives, including supporting schools, helping fund tuition for children in need, and donating to food programs serving underserved communities.

Salomon Murciano is a Venezuelan-born professional who has established a steady presence in the global apparel and off-price distribution industry. His work centers on connecting international supply with retail demand through practical, reliable met... Show more

Chirag Patel (CP) is Head of Europe – AI & Digital Transformation at Hidden Brains, a global technology consulting firm, based in Munich, Germany. A Stevie® Award-winning technology leader, he leads Hidden Brains' European operations, working with enterprises across the DACH region, BENELUX, and the Nordics.

Chirag partners with mid-market and enterprise organizations across manufacturing, logistics, retail, life sciences, and professional services to design and implement practical AI adoption strategies and digital transformation roadmaps. His work focuses on helping organizations move from AI experimentation to production-ready execution — delivering measurable operational and strategic outcomes.

His approach emphasizes pragmatic implementation over experimentation for its own sake. By aligning leadership objectives, technology platforms, and operational workflows, he helps organizations implement digital initiatives that improve efficiency, enable innovation, and strengthen long-term competitive positioning.

Chirag has contributed to digital transformation initiatives connected to global and European enterprises including OMV (Austria), Novartis (Switzerland), Sandoz (Switzerland), DHL (global), EDEKA (Germany), NORMA GROUP (Germany), and EMONS (Netherlands).

He represented Hidden Brains at the Stevie Awards ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal — one of the world's premier business award programmes recognizing excellence in technology and innovation.

🏆 Stevie® Award Winner — Technology Excellence
📍 Munich, Germany | DACH · BENELUX · Nordics
🌐 chiragpateltech.com

Chirag Patel (CP) is Head of Europe – AI & Digital Transformation at Hidden Brains, a global technology consulting firm, based in Munich, Germany. A Stevie® Award-winning technology leader, he leads Hidden Brains' European operations, working with en... Show more

Michel is a technical agile coach focusing on XP practices.

He has been programming since the age of 12 on strange machines like the TI 99-4A, the Atari 2600, Mac128, HP28, Apple II, Siemens PLC's, using languages like Basic, Pascal, C, HyperTalk, Assembler, ... along the way.

His professional experiences include collaborating on applications for logistics, retail, media, government, chemical plants, telecom, HR, insurance, ... in several technology stacks.

Michel is a technical agile coach focusing on XP practices. He has been programming since the age of 12 on strange machines like the TI 99-4A, the Atari 2600, Mac128, HP28, Apple II, Siemens PLC's, using languages like Basic, Pascal, C, HyperTalk,... Show more

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Java (Apress) and Decompiling Android (Apress).

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Jav... Show more

Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform.

Mark Hamblin is passionate about Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing and distribution and has a deep technical knowledge of the platform. Show more

Gary Short is the founder of Darach.ai an AI/ML modelling company that allows you to make better business decisions by predicting the future.

Gary Short is the founder of Darach.ai an AI/ML modelling company that allows you to make better business decisions by predicting the future. Show more

Patrick Heyde ist Azure Specialist für Microsoft und hat eine lange Azure, SharePoint und SQL Vergangen­heit. Seit 2007 arbeitet er bei Microsoft und war mehrfach Sprecher auf Kon­ferenzen. In Kunden­projekten findet man ihn immer wieder in den Themen­bereichen Azure, SharePoint und SQL Server wieder. Sein Spezialgebiet ist die Archi­tekturberatung und Auto­matisierung sowie die Themen Aufbau von Business-Modellen und deren Transformation und natürlich sein liebstes Thema „Neue verrückte Szenarien entwickeln, die einfach funktio­nieren, die sich keiner vorstellen kann, natürlich auf und mit Microsoft Azure“. In der Rolle des Business Lead verantwortet er das Azure Business rund um die Microsoft Partner Welt.

Patrick Heyde ist Azure Specialist für Microsoft und hat eine lange Azure, SharePoint und SQL Vergangen­heit. Seit 2007 arbeitet er bei Microsoft und war mehrfach Sprecher auf Kon­ferenzen. In Kunden­projekten findet man ihn immer wieder in den Theme... Show more

Torsten Ahlemeyer has been realizing billing, workflow, ticket and master data applications in major projects for over 20 years. The business informatics graduate started out as a developer and then made a name for himself as a project manager in software development in the field of international projects. The Microsoft technology from the operating system to the programming languages was used in all projects in the same way as the MS SQL server (SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, ...). As an IT consultant, Torsten Ahlemeyer helps customers of arelium GmbH mainly in the role of project manager, but also as an architect, DB consultant or T-SQL specialist in the implementation of complex database projects.

Torsten Ahlemeyer has been realizing billing, workflow, ticket and master data applications in major projects for over 20 years. The business informatics graduate started out as a developer and then made a name for himself as a project manager in sof... Show more

Marc Sallin has been in software development for more than a decade. He became convinced that high speed, quality, and low costs do not compete but form a symbiosis. To tackle the challenges, he takes the definition of software engineering to heart and applies a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to software development, operation, and maintenance. While fascinated by computer science and technology, he learned the importance of team dynamics and psychology in software development. With his ideas, he has been shaping the future of parcel sorting at Swiss Post as a solution architect for seven years.

Marc Sallin has been in software development for more than a decade. He became convinced that high speed, quality, and low costs do not compete but form a symbiosis. To tackle the challenges, he takes the definition of software engineering to heart a... Show more

Hi, I’m Soumen Pal 👨‍💻
I don’t just ship apps — I design systems that hold up in the real world.

I’m obsessed with the hard edges of mobile: 🔋 BLE that reconnects when the field gets messy
🧩 KMP that shares what matters — without fighting the platform
⚡ Background work that respects battery, network, and the user’s time

Great apps aren’t just shared code — they feel reliable.
That’s the bar I aim for every time I ship Kotlin Multiplatform in production.

Hi, I’m Soumen Pal 👨‍💻 I don’t just ship apps — I design systems that hold up in the real world. I’m obsessed with the hard edges of mobile: 🔋 BLE that reconnects when the field gets messy 🧩 KMP that shares what matters — without fighting th... Show more

Independent (security) researcher with a specific focus on wireless firmware reverse engineering, kernel programming and software obfuscation. Previously spoken/accepted at Nullcon Berlin 2025, Hardwear.io USA 2026, CONFidence conference 2026, SEC-T 2026 and BlackAlps 2026.

Independent (security) researcher with a specific focus on wireless firmware reverse engineering, kernel programming and software obfuscation. Previously spoken/accepted at Nullcon Berlin 2025, Hardwear.io USA 2026, CONFidence conference 2026, SEC-T ... Show more

Giulia è una sviluppatrice software freelance e co-founder di 41dots. Dopo diversi anni in ambito corporate, oggi lavora su applicativi, automazioni e integrazioni AI in contesti reali, con un approccio pragmatico orientato alla performance, controllo e solidità in produzione. Le interessa capire come funzionano davvero le cose, più che inseguire framework o trend. Fuori dal lavoro si diverte in montagna con trekking, tenda e arrampicata.

Giulia è una sviluppatrice software freelance e co-founder di 41dots. Dopo diversi anni in ambito corporate, oggi lavora su applicativi, automazioni e integrazioni AI in contesti reali, con un approccio pragmatico orientato alla performance, controll... Show more

Hiroyuki Ishii is a Senior Architect and OSS Community Expert at Panasonic Automotive Systems, where he leads the establishment and operation of the company’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO) and drives its open source strategy across the organization. He plays a key role in aligning business, engineering, and open source communities to enable sustainable and responsible OSS adoption.

With over a decade of hands-on experience developing Linux-based automotive software platforms, Hiroyuki has been deeply involved in building automotive-grade systems empowered by open source at scale. Building on this background, he joined the Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) project in 2021 and has since served as a member of the AGL Steering Committee and the System Architecture Team, contributing to the project’s technical direction and ecosystem growth.

In addition to his industry role, Hiroyuki is active as a Linux Foundation Japan Evangelist, supporting open source collaboration and community development across Japan. Through this work, he helps bridge industry and open source communities, promoting practical and inclusive open source engagement.

Hiroyuki Ishii is a Senior Architect and OSS Community Expert at Panasonic Automotive Systems, where he leads the establishment and operation of the company’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO) and drives its open source strategy across the organizati... Show more

Rashmi is a AI Research Scientist at Poseidon and a researcher at MIT CSAIL, working in the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. She has six years of industrial experience, having brought ideas to life at pre-seed startups and contributed to impactful redesigns and features at established industry giants. Beyond coding, Rashmi finds inspiration in capturing the wonders of the cosmos through her telescope and engaging in board games with friends.

Rashmi is a AI Research Scientist at Poseidon and a researcher at MIT CSAIL, working in the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. She has six years of industrial experience, having brought ideas to life at pre-seed startups and c... Show more

Reuel Magistrado spends his days finding ways into cars that weren't meant to be found. As an Automotive Security Researcher at VicOne, he focuses on vulnerability research across automotive operating systems (QNX, AGL, and Android Automotive) and investigates RF and physical-layer attack surfaces threatening modern vehicles.

Before moving into automotive security, Reuel built his offensive security foundation at NCC Group, where he conducted penetration tests and vulnerability assessments across a wide range of client environments, and at iZOOlogic, where he led threat intelligence monitoring and incident response operations.

His competition record backs up his research: 3rd place at the SpiritCyber Automotive CTF in Singapore, and a speaker slot at ROOTCON 19 where he presented on connected car attack surface mapping.

Reuel Magistrado spends his days finding ways into cars that weren't meant to be found. As an Automotive Security Researcher at VicOne, he focuses on vulnerability research across automotive operating systems (QNX, AGL, and Android Automotive) and in... Show more

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence without authority, and sustainable high performance, grounded in Self-Determination Theory and evidence-based leadership science. He hosts the Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast and speaks to technical audiences on leadership that actually moves the needle on delivery.

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence wi... Show more

Chris is a software engineer and architect who's been building small and large distributed message driven and event sourced systems for 25+ years. He has worked in the telecom, finance, and biomedical industries delivering, supporting, and transforming mission critical systems in environments ranging from the fortune 50 to startups.

Chris is a software engineer and architect who's been building small and large distributed message driven and event sourced systems for 25+ years. He has worked in the telecom, finance, and biomedical industries delivering, supporting, and transformi... Show more