Dr. Mahbubul Alam is a Chief Research Scientist at Hitachi America’s Industrial AI Lab, where he translates complex business challenges into deployable, real-world AI solutions. He brings sixteen years of academic and industry experience in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, with particular emphasis on industrial visual inspection, predictive maintenance, and automation.

He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University, where his doctoral research introduced novel deep learning methods for solving challenging computer vision problems. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from Jahangirnagar University, graduating with the highest academic distinction and receiving the University Gold Medal.

Dr. Alam has more than four thousand Google Scholar citations, is a Marquis Who’s Who Honored Listee for 2025, and serves as a reviewer for leading IEEE journals. His work bridges AI theory with scalable industrial applications.

Dr. Mahbubul Alam is a Chief Research Scientist at Hitachi America’s Industrial AI Lab, where he translates complex business challenges into deployable, real-world AI solutions. He brings sixteen years of academic and industry experience in machine l... Show more

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran, and her B.Sc. in Robotics Engineering from Shahrood University of Technology, Iran.

Dr. Ebrahimi's career is dedicated to finding innovative ways to adapt and improve ideas and theories to enhance STEM and cybersecurity education and workforce development, address mental health challenges in adolescents primarily due to cyberbullying, and support language learning in multilingual children. Her research interests are diverse and interdisciplinary, reflecting her commitment to making a meaningful impact across various fields.

With a specialization in teaching game development, Python programming, and human-computer interaction, Dr. Ebrahimi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. She is dedicated to improving educational practices and outcomes, making significant contributions to her field.

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University in 2017, following her M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering from K. N. Toosi University... Show more

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV processing tools achieving 3.6x-4.8x speed improvements

💼 What I Do
Senior Systems Engineer & PHP Internals Developer specializing in Performance Optimization, PHP Extensions & Low-Level Programming

🔧 PHP Extension Development - Building high-performance extensions that bridge PHP with systems programming
⚡ Performance Engineering - Optimizing at the language and system level for maximum efficiency
🐘 PHP Internals Research - Studying the Zend engine architecture and preparing for core contributions
🦀 Systems Programming - Leveraging C, Rust, and Zig for performance-critical components
🏗️ Backend Architecture - Designing scalable systems with deep understanding of underlying performance
📊 CSV Processing Innovation - Creating high-performance CSV tools that outperform native implementations by 3.6x-4.8x

Senior Software Engineer passionate about low-level programming and performance optimization. I build PHP extensions, explore PHP internals, and dive deep into systems programming with C, Rust, and Zig. Creator of CSVToolkit - high-performance CSV pr... Show more

Creating my first database at the age of 15, on a ZX Spectrum :-), and being in the BI/data business professionally as of 1998, I've delivered a lot of succesful solutions in various domains and various technologies, from designing the data lake(house)/data warehouse/database with ETL procedures till building the reporting environment on top of this data warehouse, database or cube.
I've been trained by Ralph Kimball and Dan Linstedt (Certified Data Vault 2.0 Practitioner (CDVP2)). Also had the pleasure of dining with Bill Inmon (yes, I know the reason for the issues with Ralph).
My current focus as a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert is on creating future proof environments where data lake(house)s can live to their full potential.
I have experience working in multi-cultural environments on geographically distributed locations.
I'm a team player who is capable to coordinate a team to get the right results on time. Not scared of taking initiative I'm very driven to communicate with the customer to find out his or her user requirements.

Creating my first database at the age of 15, on a ZX Spectrum :-), and being in the BI/data business professionally as of 1998, I've delivered a lot of succesful solutions in various domains and various technologies, from designing the data lake(hous... Show more

I'm a PR and communications professional helping tech companies turn complex ideas into stories that connect. With experience spanning cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, and consumer tech, I craft tailored media strategies that drive visibility, trust, and measurable growth.

Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with startups and established brands to secure high-impact coverage, build strong thought leadership profiles, and create communication strategies that truly resonate. My approach combines strategy, creativity, and data-driven storytelling, ensuring every pitch, campaign, or media placement serves a clear business goal.

I'm a PR and communications professional helping tech companies turn complex ideas into stories that connect. With experience spanning cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, and consumer tech, I craft tailored media strategies that drive visibility, trust, and mea... Show more

Dave is an experienced technologist who has done a bit of everything. He is spending his time now in the civic tech space, working with local municipal governments and nonprofits.

Dave is an experienced technologist who has done a bit of everything. He is spending his time now in the civic tech space, working with local municipal governments and nonprofits. Show more

A passionate technologist and software engineer with nearly 5 years of hands-on experience, I have worked on a diverse tech stack spanning Mobile and Web Apps, Blockchain, and LLM applications. My coding journey began in 8th grade with Java and has since evolved into building scalable, high-impact systems.

As Principal Engineer at a leading AI company, I have played a pivotal role in creating a groundbreaking AI-powered CRM now used by top real estate brokerages across the MENA region.

A passionate technologist and software engineer with nearly 5 years of hands-on experience, I have worked on a diverse tech stack spanning Mobile and Web Apps, Blockchain, and LLM applications. My coding journey began in 8th grade with Java and has s... Show more

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MBA experta en estrategia comercial y gestión de equipos multifuncionales a nivel LATAM.

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MB... Show more

Steve is a Quality Analyst who works to build empowered teams, capable of delivering and taking ownership of quality. He has worked on a wide variety of products, from mainframes to microservices and has a particular interest in complex socio-technical systems and how we work with them.

He is passionate about complexity theory, building quality into culture and testing as part of continuous delivery in modern, distributed architectures. Outside of work, Steve enjoys travel and mountains.

Steve is a Quality Analyst who works to build empowered teams, capable of delivering and taking ownership of quality. He has worked on a wide variety of products, from mainframes to microservices and has a particular interest in complex socio-technic... Show more

Kana Tukadiya is a passionate software developer specializing in modern web and mobile technologies. With hands-on experience in React, React Native, and full-stack development, Kana focuses on building scalable, user-centric applications. Kana enjoys exploring new frameworks, improving development workflows, and sharing practical knowledge with the tech community.

Kana Tukadiya is a passionate software developer specializing in modern web and mobile technologies. With hands-on experience in React, React Native, and full-stack development, Kana focuses on building scalable, user-centric applications. Kana enjoy... Show more

Kevin got his start back in the Flash animation days, working on websites and games at startups in Tel Aviv and New York City, and has specialized in React for over a decade. For the past few years, he's been living and working in Spain, building developer tools like Stately Studio at Stately.ai, fintech applications for desktop/mobile with Lab49, and now AI-native companies at BlueFolders, a venture studio based in the US. He's passionate about crafting engaging user experiences, digital art, public speaking, mentoring others, and continuously rehydrating his roots in creative coding.

Kevin got his start back in the Flash animation days, working on websites and games at startups in Tel Aviv and New York City, and has specialized in React for over a decade. For the past few years, he's been living and working in Spain, building dev... Show more

AI Product & Delivery Leader with 17+ years of experience delivering regulator-ready digital platforms across Energy, Retail, Food Services, and Supply Chain. I specialise in shaping and scaling AI-enabled products (GenAI, data, automation) that balance innovation, cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience in complex, high-trust environments.

I have led 0→1 product innovation and 1→N enterprise adoption, governing £15M+ product portfolios and guiding cross-functional teams of 40–75+ across the UK and Europe. My work has delivered measurable outcomes — from £1.1M+ annual cost and risk reduction to large-scale platform modernisation — while maintaining strong alignment with C-suite stakeholders, regulators, and operational leaders.

AI Product & Delivery Leader with 17+ years of experience delivering regulator-ready digital platforms across Energy, Retail, Food Services, and Supply Chain. I specialise in shaping and scaling AI-enabled products (GenAI, data, automation) that bala... Show more

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product.

I’m an engineer by training (Arts & Métiers) and PMP certified, so I’ve been in the trenches. Having co-authored research on frugal innovation, water treatment and mining platforms, I know the frustration of engineering challenges firsthand.

Right now, I’m focused on one thing: using AI to streamline the innovation process. I’m currently building workflows that help researchers and startups use Google's multimodal models to validate inventions, analyze prior art, and simulate complex systems before they ever hit the market.

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product. ... Show more

I am speaker advocate for Mobile app development

I am speaker advocate for Mobile app development Show more

Doudou BA is Senegalese, Founder and CEO of OneNine, a Swedish Startup focused on AI data infrastructure for low-resource (African) languages, supplying training data to AI tier labs such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic... His vision: make AI truly global so anyone can communicate with technology in their native language.
He also serves as Operations Research Scientist at A.P. Moller-Maersk, building intelligent systems across 200+ countries. His PhD at Charles University Prague focused on deep learning for environmental modeling. Publications in Journal of Hydroinformatics (2025) and Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics.

more: https://www.doudouba.tech/

Doudou BA is Senegalese, Founder and CEO of OneNine, a Swedish Startup focused on AI data infrastructure for low-resource (African) languages, supplying training data to AI tier labs such as OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic... His vision: make AI trul... Show more

Dominic Vogel is a well-respected cyber security thought leader appearing on media news
outlets across the world. As a veteran cyber security expert and thought leader, Dominic
holds a proven track record across multitude of industries (financial services, logistics,
transportation, healthcare, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure).
Dominic is a firm believer in delivering sustainable security that supports and protects
business goals. Having worked within large and globally diverse organizations he has
extensive security experience that has been forged over the past two decades as an
information security professional.
Dominic is a 2x founder who has focused on providing unbiased actionable cyber security
strategic guidance and advice to startups and small businesses across North America.
Dominic is the President at Vogel Cyber Leadership & Coaching, a Vancouver-based
leadership advisory company specializing in cyber risk management
He is also a self-professed positive troll and professional hype man and believes in the power
of uplifting others through his high-energy coaching practice.

Dominic Vogel is a well-respected cyber security thought leader appearing on media news outlets across the world. As a veteran cyber security expert and thought leader, Dominic holds a proven track record across multitude of industries (financial s... Show more

- Cofounder & CTO @ Forward Labs
- South Park Commons alum
- Ex-Founding Engineer & Tech Lead @ Xendit (YC S15, Stripe, 1st YC fintech unicorn in Asia) from no product to unicorn
- Youngest VP @ Spenmo (YC S20, YC Growth, Brex for Asia) from seed to series B

- Cofounder & CTO @ Forward Labs - South Park Commons alum - Ex-Founding Engineer & Tech Lead @ Xendit (YC S15, Stripe, 1st YC fintech unicorn in Asia) from no product to unicorn - Youngest VP @ Spenmo (YC S20, YC Growth, Brex for Asia) from seed ... Show more

Karan Sharma is a Software Engineer passionate about crafting delightful and scalable mobile experiences. He works with Kotlin Multiplatform across iOS and Android, and has built products at Cash App and Afterpay. Karan also created KRAIL, an open-source public transport app for Sydney, Australia.

Karan Sharma is a Software Engineer passionate about crafting delightful and scalable mobile experiences. He works with Kotlin Multiplatform across iOS and Android, and has built products at Cash App and Afterpay. Karan also created KRAIL, an open-so... Show more

Data Engineer, Google Developer Expert -Data Cloud

Data Engineer, Google Developer Expert -Data Cloud Show more

Gerhard loves infrastructure: 100gbit homelabs, CI/CD that ships straight into production within minutes, an open-source CDN that serves TBs of requests every single day 10x faster than the incumbent.

Gerhard loves infrastructure: 100gbit homelabs, CI/CD that ships straight into production within minutes, an open-source CDN that serves TBs of requests every single day 10x faster than the incumbent. Show more

I’m Donato De Tullio a facilitator and coach based in Germany.

After earning a PhD in Innovative Materials and spending over ten years leading complex operations for global companies like IKEA, Decathlon, and Essity, I have realized that the real challenge in organizations isn’t technology or process, it’s clarity and collaboration.

Today, through Plan B | The Bridge, I help teams and professionals bridge the gap between strategy and execution. My approach combines analytical thinking from my scientific background, practical leadership from years in operations, and the human empathy that drives lasting change.

I speak about facilitation, decision-making, and the power of structured collaboration in the AI era, how to move from chaos to clarity, from meetings to meaningful action. My sessions are always energetic, reflective, and focused on real-world impact.

I’m Donato De Tullio a facilitator and coach based in Germany. After earning a PhD in Innovative Materials and spending over ten years leading complex operations for global companies like IKEA, Decathlon, and Essity, I have realized that the real ... Show more

My purpose is to help companies to grow business through focusing on customer experience, customer loyalty, and employee engagement. I work with leadership teams to support them in building customer listening programs to better understand top priorities (where experience gaps exist and new potential is untapped) and to help establish practices across organizations to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

With 16 years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics market, I currently work in the role of Partner Experience Lead at Companial.

I’m also a passionate ambassador of the CX management profession. I actively speak, write, and consult on this domain. As part of this journey, I co-founded the Customer Experience Managers Association (Towards Customer) in Lithuania where we build CX peers' community, exchange best practices, and seek to contribute to the further development of the CX management profession.

My purpose is to help companies to grow business through focusing on customer experience, customer loyalty, and employee engagement. I work with leadership teams to support them in building customer listening programs to better understand top priorit... Show more

Zara Imran is a logistics writer who simplifies the world of temperature-controlled transport. From perishable goods to pharmaceuticals, she educates readers about Refrigerated Truck for Rent options that ensure product safety and freshness. Her content empowers businesses to make informed logistics decisions confidently.

Zara Imran is a logistics writer who simplifies the world of temperature-controlled transport. From perishable goods to pharmaceuticals, she educates readers about Refrigerated Truck for Rent options that ensure product safety and freshness. Her cont... Show more

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL)

Dans mon travail, j'aime accompagner les directions informatiques et métiers à relever leurs défis :
- Réduire le time to market, augmenter la qualité, améliorer l’engagement des équipes
- Optimiser la productivité
- Accompagner les équipes (de 8 à 500 personnes) à transformer leur organisation, en utilisant les Valeurs et Principes Agile
- Aider les directions à revoir leurs modes de décision et leur système de gouvernance (Value Stream Mapping et Lean-Budget)

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL) Dans mon travail, j'aime a... Show more

Meet Drijesh PPatel, a dynamic figure in the world of technology, renowned for his adept leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation.

From his early days as a Technical Lead to his current role as an Engineering Manager at IBM, Drijesh has consistently demonstrated his prowess across various domains, with a particular focus on AI, Agile Project Management, Cloud Technologies, and Cyber Security. His career boasts a plethora of achievements, including spearheading groundbreaking initiatives within the BFSI, Healthcare, and Insurance sectors, earning him accolades such as being named among the "40 under 40", "20 Influential Personalities of India", "100 Future Leaders", and "Rising Tech-Expert 2024" to name a few.

Drijesh's leadership extends beyond the confines of the corporate world; he is also an avid photographer and a dedicated mentor, embodying a holistic approach to life. He has been a speaker at more than 300 events and mentored 700+ individuals to attain their desirable goals. With a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for fostering growth, Drijesh PPatel stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring leaders and technology enthusiasts alike.

Meet Drijesh PPatel, a dynamic figure in the world of technology, renowned for his adept leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation. From his early days as a Technical Lead to his current role as an Engineering Manager at IBM, Drijesh has... Show more

I have a proven track record in transforming, scaling and managing large and distributed organisations operating in complex regulatory environments. What sets me apart is my ability to drive change at the intersection of business and technology. With a legacy of scaling engineering teams and managing complex transformations, I excel in integrating strategic thinking with hands-on expertise in AI, DevOps, and cloud solutions.

Over the last 15 years I have built and led engineering teams in Financial Services and Insurance, cloud infrastructure and startups. I also contributed to global communities such as Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation(CNCF), co-authored several research papers on AIOps and Decision Making and publicly spoken on different events such as Kubecon, Deloitte NextGen(AI) Cloud Transformation Summit and Cloud Native Days.

I have a proven track record in transforming, scaling and managing large and distributed organisations operating in complex regulatory environments. What sets me apart is my ability to drive change at the intersection of business and technology. With... Show more

Fabian is a Software Engineer at HMS Analytical Software GmbH, where he’s designing and building enterprise analytics platforms. With deep expertise in modern data technologies like Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Dremio, he helps organizations turn complex data landscapes into scalable, cloud-native solutions. Fabian is a passionate advocate for clean architecture, efficient data engineering workflows, and the thoughtful use of emerging tools. He’s an active contributor to several internal Centers of Excellence and enjoys sharing practical insights from real-world projects.

Fabian is a Software Engineer at HMS Analytical Software GmbH, where he’s designing and building enterprise analytics platforms. With deep expertise in modern data technologies like Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Dremio, he helps organi... Show more

Nanna is a half-Greenlandic and half-Danish technologist who was partly raised in Greenland. The changes in Greenland's climate is attracting worldwide attention, which has influenced Nanna to become a Sustainable IT advocate. Nanna would like to share knowledge about what changes we can make to become more sustainable when working with IT, so that we can reduce our Co2 footprint. Nanna has worked as an IT Leader, with solution architecture, IT architecture, domain architecture and Enterprise Architecture in national and international companies.

Nanna is a half-Greenlandic and half-Danish technologist who was partly raised in Greenland. The changes in Greenland's climate is attracting worldwide attention, which has influenced Nanna to become a Sustainable IT advocate. Nanna would like to sha... Show more

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's leveraging knowledge to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He's worked with organizations like INAIL, EUROCONTROL, ESA, and Australian airline QANTAS.

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's leveraging knowledge to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He... Show more

Sandeep Singh is a leader in applied AI and computer vision in Silicon Valley's mapping industry, and he is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology to capture, analyze and understand satellite imagery, visual and location data.

With a deep expertise in computer vision algorithms, machine learning and image processing and applied ethics, Sandeep is responsible for creating innovative solutions that enable mapping and navigation software to accurately and efficiently identify and interpret features to remove inefficiencies of logistics and mapping solutions.

His work includes developing sophisticated image recognition systems, building 3D mapping models, and optimizing visual data processing pipelines for use in logistics, telecommunications and autonomous vehicles and other mapping applications.

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI and computer vision, Sandeep's leadership is driving the future of applied AI forward.

Sandeep Singh is a leader in applied AI and computer vision in Silicon Valley's mapping industry, and he is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology to capture, analyze and understand satellite imagery, visual and location data. With... Show more