Sarah Critchley is a Microsoft Dynamics Business Applications MVP, published author and an experienced technical consultant who has worked on numerous business system implementations. Having led software projects in numerous industries including healthcare and the public sector, she works across all areas of the project life cycle from demonstrations, design, architecture, documentation, customization, and development. She gets involved in the technical community through chairing the Dynamics 365 CE user group in the UK, running technical events, and presenting on technical and functional topics at conferences around the world.

Sarah Critchley is a Microsoft Dynamics Business Applications MVP, published author and an experienced technical consultant who has worked on numerous business system implementations. Having led software projects in numerous industries including heal... Show more

"Only those who think around corners can communicate straight ahead." Management consultant in internal and external communication for more than 8 years. Since 2018 Microsoft 365 consultant and agile project manager at Devoteam Alegri GmbH, my heart beats for Teams, Yammer & Planner.

"Only those who think around corners can communicate straight ahead." Management consultant in internal and external communication for more than 8 years. Since 2018 Microsoft 365 consultant and agile project manager at Devoteam Alegri GmbH, my heart ... Show more

Innovation Strategy & Program Manager, responsible for leading the strategy of Amadeus for Developers. The open platform connects thousands of customers in 190+ countries - including startups and leading industry brands - to Amadeus technology. I have overseen all the different phases of the program, from the definition of the objectives, to product design, development, testing, and go-to-market strategy.

Professional experience in Strategy Consulting, Project Management, Product Management and Market Research. MBA in International Management. Speaker at multiple API and Travel Tech events, including API Days, The Platform Summit (Nordic APIs), and API The Docs.

Curious by nature and passionate about innovation, I'm always looking for new challenges and opportunities to keep developing my skills where business and technology meet.

Innovation Strategy & Program Manager, responsible for leading the strategy of Amadeus for Developers. The open platform connects thousands of customers in 190+ countries - including startups and leading industry brands - to Amadeus technology. I hav... Show more

Ilker helps organisations to build the modern practice of Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture for the agile business of the digital era. He is a researcher and developer of pragmatic practices to ensure cyber security is effectively integrated into system development and operation. He is a blogger at architect-cyber-security.com with articles discussing cyber security architecture models adapting modern delivery approaches such as Agile, DevOps and hybrid IT. Previously, Ilker assumed various consultative roles for leading technology solution providers, and currently working for Capgemini within the Security Architecture practice of the Cloud Infrastructure Services. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering and holds various industry qualifications, including CISSP, TOGAF, SABSA, SAFe and ITIL.

Ilker helps organisations to build the modern practice of Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture for the agile business of the digital era. He is a researcher and developer of pragmatic practices to ensure cyber security is effectively integrated... Show more

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

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

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with Fortune 500 companies, digital media/production companies and tech startups on XR strategy, content, development, product and GTM.

Amy holds several Advisory Board roles:
Geo.Network, a volumetric geospatial control platform
VantagePoint, VR Sexual Harassment Training
Venture Partner, Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator
XR Marin Leadership Council
Virtual World Society Ambassador

Amy is a mentor at Draper U, Women in XR Fund, Korean Innovation Center and River Studios and is an active member of several Women in Tech & STEM Education organizations. Amy is a member of the VR/AR Association’s (VRARA) Digital Healthcare Committee and Co-chairs the VRARA Enterprise Committee.

Amy's true passion for this technology emerged at Leap Motion where she launched the Enterprise division working with clients across every major vertical including healthcare, entertainment, retail, hospitality, education and government.

It became clear that there was a need to help foster XR development in the commercial arena and more importantly, shepherd these critical early wins. EndeavorVR was conceived for this very purpose.

Amy continues her work with Fortune 500 clients, helping them adopt XR for both internal process and consumer-facing initiatives, including marketing, customer experience, productivity and training. She engages the top content creators, designers, developers and platform partners to bring these solutions to fruition.

Amy’s forte is distilling complex technologies into meaningful solutions across many verticals and business lines, delivering strategy and resources at scale.

Her own personal mission is to see XR accessible to all - fundamentally improving every aspect of our lives and changing the way we work, learn, communicate and play.

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with ... Show more

Developer of digital businesses

Developer of digital businesses Show more

I am a developer who loves both front end as well as back end. I like to keep learning new things to improve my skills. Apart from coding i like to do photography as well as traveling.

I am a developer who loves both front end as well as back end. I like to keep learning new things to improve my skills. Apart from coding i like to do photography as well as traveling. Show more

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment processes. When not hard at work, he enjoys learning to play the drums and spending time with his family.

Brian has over eighteen years of software engineering, architecture and technology leadership experience. Over the last few years he has been focusing on designing and implementing automation to support continuous integration, delivery and deployment... Show more

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare.

Senior Marketing Manager at Ipsos, Healthcare. Show more

Katrina Moore
Globetrotter | Storyteller | Cultural Bridge-Builder
Founder, Kat Explores & Traveling Kat Media
Katrina Moore is a travel storyteller and cultural connector who transforms strangers into family through her podcast, Kat Explores. With a background as a former tourism director (Port Lavaca & Montgomery, TX), she now hosts a platform celebrating transformative travel, cultural exchange, and the art of getting lost. Katrina’s work includes virtual tours with Egyptian guides, planning international festivals, & her upcoming nonprofit, Kat’s Crew Cares, focused on globetrotters giving back.
Her travels aren’t about checking boxes—they’re about collecting people and stories. Katrina embodies travel as a two-way street. She’s passionate about Egypt, Venice, and Houston, where she marshals parades and hosts cultural festivals.
Katrina is at ESTO to connect with destinations and brands who believe in travel as a force for cultural understanding eco&nomic empowerment.

Katrina Moore Globetrotter | Storyteller | Cultural Bridge-Builder Founder, Kat Explores & Traveling Kat Media Katrina Moore is a travel storyteller and cultural connector who transforms strangers into family through her podcast, Kat Explores. Wit... Show more

Gabrijela Vratarić is Sales Manager and licensing specialist at CITUS d.o.o. With years of experience in technology companies in the sales segment, communication with partners and customers, with an emphasis on using IT in everyday business and business process improvement. By working in Microsoft she has gained insight into the latest trends and effects of implementing IT solutions in a variety of business environments. She transmitted her knowledge through a series of workshops and trainings she held for both her team members and Microsoft solution users. She was the holder of the prestigious MVP title for Microsoft 365 Apps & Services for 7 years.

Gabrijela Vratarić is Sales Manager and licensing specialist at CITUS d.o.o. With years of experience in technology companies in the sales segment, communication with partners and customers, with an emphasis on using IT in everyday business and busin... Show more

Phoenyx Powell is a travel writer and disability travel expert who challenges how the tourism industry defines accessibility.
As the founder of Phoenyx Travels, she goes beyond checklists and compliance to highlight what actually works and what doesn’t for disabled travelers in real-world conditions.
After a motorcycle accident in 2016 and an amputation in 2023, she rebuilt her approach to travel across multiple stages of disability, giving her a rare, firsthand perspective on evolving access needs. Her work bridges the gap between policy and lived experience, helping destinations move from performative inclusion to practical, usable accessibility.

Phoenyx Powell is a travel writer and disability travel expert who challenges how the tourism industry defines accessibility. As the founder of Phoenyx Travels, she goes beyond checklists and compliance to highlight what actually works and what doe... Show more

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping with logistics and creating the content of the event. For each year she invites 80 leading speakers from the Tech industry from around the world to come to the Baltics for this 5-day event.
The success of her leadership is seen through the results of the event which every year attracts more than 1400 software developers, with the same participants returning every year as the event grows.
Outside of the workplace, Neringa is involved with initiatives like Women Go Tech where she mentors young women, providing them with advice and direction for their careers in the tech sector.
She is the founder and manager of FIX.Events which runs meetings, training, conferences, private and public events for private & corporate clients.
During her university studies, she was simultaneous working as a Telemarketing sales representative. In just 2 years (2009), she was promoted on the basis of good results to become the Sales team lead at Lintel. At the age of 22, she was responsible for over 100 telemarketing sales managers. Her responsibilities included – hiring staff, training staff, coaching, organizing work across the wider team and implementing company sales strategies.
At AB TEO (now Telia), she initiated, formed and managed a team that is composed of both technical- and sales-personnel to boost sales in line with the company’s sales strategy. Her responsibilities included human resource management – hiring staff, training, coaching, organizing teamwork and working with sales strategies.
During the time she was working at AB TEO, she also published her Master thesis on an HR Topic: "Coaching for the Development of Organizational Personnel (Case of an X Organization, Lithuania)"; 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION REFORM AND MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION (ERMI 2012), VOL 1 Pages: 54-60 Published: 2013; Conference: International, Conference on Education Reform and Management Innovation (ERMI 2012) Location: Shenzhen, PEOPLES R CHINA Date: DEC 04-05, 2012.

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping ... Show more

Veerle is a human-centric testing specialist who loves talking to others about what makes software good. Convinced that technology should work for people, not the other way around, she's focused on the humans behind the software, ethics in tech and core skills for IT professionals. To support this, she puts her background in education to work by creating and facilitating workshops that help teams to streamline their ways of working and testing processes. When she's not exploring systems, she likes to explore Europe by train, by boat, and on her motorbike.

Veerle is a human-centric testing specialist who loves talking to others about what makes software good. Convinced that technology should work for people, not the other way around, she's focused on the humans behind the software, ethics in tech and c... Show more

Après des études à Sophia Antipolis, j’ai embrassé une carrière d’ingénieur informatique très technique. J’ai rejoint Amadeus en 2014 pour y déployer des outils et, de transformation en transformation, j’ai fini par m’embarquer dans l’aventure des Communautés de Pratique, au point d’en faire aujourd’hui ma spécialité.

Après des études à Sophia Antipolis, j’ai embrassé une carrière d’ingénieur informatique très technique. J’ai rejoint Amadeus en 2014 pour y déployer des outils et, de transformation en transformation, j’ai fini par m’embarquer dans l’aventure des Co... Show more

My name is Sowmya, a high school student in Chennai bridging the gap between psychology and technology. I am the creator of NeuralGuard, an AI intervention for OCD using Google’s Gemini to introduce "therapeutic friction." Unlike typical business founders, my clinical-first approach is shaped by my research on procrastination and work with the Karna Vidya Foundation. My goal for 2026 is to utilize the Google and NIMHANS ecosystems to turn my vision into a scalable mental health solution.

My name is Sowmya, a high school student in Chennai bridging the gap between psychology and technology. I am the creator of NeuralGuard, an AI intervention for OCD using Google’s Gemini to introduce "therapeutic friction." Unlike typical business fou... Show more

Founder | CEO
educ4te.com

Founder | CEO educ4te.com Show more

Soy una apasionada profesional en constante búsqueda de desafíos en el mundo de la tecnología, con una sólida formación en Administración de Negocios Internacionales y un perfil destacado como Desarrolladora Senior Frontend. Mi trayectoria está marcada por un incansable espíritu de superación, respaldado por la próxima obtención de una Maestría en Ingeniería de Software y Sistemas Informáticos, y certificación como scrum master. Como líder de la comunidad Pioneras Dev en Bucaramanga, me enorgullece promover la inclusión y la diversidad en la industria tecnológica, mientras comparto mi pasión por la innovación con otros profesionales. Mi amor por viajar se entrelaza con mi carrera, proporcionándome inspiración constante y ampliando mis horizontes tanto personal como profesionalmente. Estoy comprometida a seguir creciendo y contribuyendo al mundo tecnológico con determinación.

Soy una apasionada profesional en constante búsqueda de desafíos en el mundo de la tecnología, con una sólida formación en Administración de Negocios Internacionales y un perfil destacado como Desarrolladora Senior Frontend. Mi trayectoria está marca... Show more

I am a skilled community manager with a proven track record of successfully creating and cultivating online communities. My exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enable me to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and establish positive relationships.

As a proactive and collaborative team player, I am committed to delivering outstanding outcomes while continually seeking opportunities to enhance user experiences and boost community engagement. My in-depth understanding of social media platforms and community management best practices further strengthens my ability to drive results.

Outside of my professional pursuits, I enjoy pursuing my personal interests, such as traveling, sleeping, and savoring delicious meals.

I am a skilled community manager with a proven track record of successfully creating and cultivating online communities. My exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enable me to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and establis... Show more

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data.
My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices and Integrations.
When not architecting or programming, I like to travel and enjoying quality time with family.

Contact and references:
sami.alashabi@essent.nl / sami.alashabi@accenture.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-alashabi/

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data. My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices... Show more

Sailendra is the Vice President of Product Management at Back Market, a France-based global online marketplace for refurbished electronics, operating in 18 countries worldwide.

With a career that began in software engineering nearly two decades ago, Sailendra’s journey has been defined by a relentless drive to build products that matter. After earning his MBA, he transitioned into product management, where he discovered his true calling, leading teams to transform ideas into impact.

Over the past ten years, Sailendra has led global product teams across India, Europe, the USA, and the UK at industry-leading companies like MakeMyTrip, Indeed, and Spotahome. His expertise spans online marketplaces, payments, data science, and leadership, yet it's his passion for building empowered, high-trust teams that truly defines his approach.

Sailendra believes that great products are born at the intersection of empathy, data, and bold vision. Guided by his personal mantra, “Explore, Express, Evolve”, he is committed to shaping the future of commerce through innovation that is sustainable, inclusive, and meaningful.

Sailendra is the Vice President of Product Management at Back Market, a France-based global online marketplace for refurbished electronics, operating in 18 countries worldwide. With a career that began in software engineering nearly two decades ag... Show more

Hi! My name is Kazi, and I'm currently pursuing computer science at Queens College with a growing interest in AI, product management, and software engineering.

I bring strong experience in technical program management and software engineering through my work at Pure Storage, Sparc, and Conatix Cysana. This upcoming summer, I'm interning at Google as a technical program manager on the security team.

My major areas of focus are distributed systems, backend development (Java, Flask), and mobile app development (Kotlin) to underrepresented individuals! I’m also experienced in assembly language, Python, and SQL.

I have ~ 2 years of experience in venture capital, working with GoAhead Ventures at Stanford University to source 10+ tech startups.

I’m deeply committed to increasing representation in tech. I co-founded the BISESJ Mentorship Program, where I served as a tutor and mentor for 3 years along with 10 other students. I love to mentor college students break into tech from underrepresented backgrounds!

I’m excited to continue exploring AI, product and program management, software engineering, and consulting. Feel free to reach out via email at Kazihossain416@gmail.com

Hi! My name is Kazi, and I'm currently pursuing computer science at Queens College with a growing interest in AI, product management, and software engineering. I bring strong experience in technical program management and software engineering thr... Show more

I'm a software engineer with 10+ years of experience, passionate about building scalable systems and contributing to open-source. I enjoy the challenge of designing core components for data automation, developing robust systems, and creating efficient client libraries (SDKs). Recently, I've been diving deep into machine learning, building a model to predict product health. It's mind-blowing to see AI doing its thing! I'm also super excited to be sharing what I've learned about Vertex AI, generative AI, and all things Google Cloud at GDG Kathmandu.

I'm a software engineer with 10+ years of experience, passionate about building scalable systems and contributing to open-source. I enjoy the challenge of designing core components for data automation, developing robust systems, and creating efficie... Show more

Kyle Edmiston, CDME, is president and CEO of Visit Lake Charles and a nationally recognized leader in the travel and tourism industry with nearly two decades of experience. Known for his strategic vision and collaborative leadership style, he has played a key role in elevating Southwest Louisiana on regional, national, and international stages while strengthening partnerships across the community. His service includes leadership roles with Destinations International, Brand USA, U.S. Travel Association, Travel South USA, and the Louisiana Association of CVBs. His honors include the 2023 Destination Organization Leadership Award, the Marion “Butch” Fox Advocacy Award, and recognition as National State Tourism Director of the Year. He currently serves as chair-elect of the 2025–26 Destinations International Board of Directors.

Kyle Edmiston, CDME, is president and CEO of Visit Lake Charles and a nationally recognized leader in the travel and tourism industry with nearly two decades of experience. Known for his strategic vision and collaborative leadership style, he has pla... Show more

Sarah Hughes is a 2025 Inside Business 40 Under 40 honoree, is Vice President of Marketing & Communications at VisitNorfolk. With 13+ years in travel and tourism marketing and 7+ years shaping Norfolk’s destination strategy, she is passionate about using creativity and community engagement to showcase the city’s culture, history, and local businesses. A graduate of Old Dominion University, Sarah started her career in PR and advertising before joining VisitNorfolk, where she helps connect visitors with experiences that support the local economy. She is actively involved in regional and national tourism initiatives, including the Coastal Virginia Tourism Alliance, Destinations International, and the Hampton Roads Chamber. When she’s not promoting Norfolk, Sarah enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling, and sharing adventures with family and friends.

Sarah Hughes is a 2025 Inside Business 40 Under 40 honoree, is Vice President of Marketing & Communications at VisitNorfolk. With 13+ years in travel and tourism marketing and 7+ years shaping Norfolk’s destination strategy, she is passionate about u... Show more

Kathryn “Kat” Hyatt is the Vice President of Marketing at Visit Corpus Christi, where she has spent the past five years leading award-winning destination marketing efforts. With a strong pre-agency background, Kat brings deep expertise in digital performance and data-driven strategy to every campaign. She oversees communications, content, and marketing operations and is recognized as a leader in travel and tourism marketing.

Kat was named a 2025 Emerging Marketing Star by eTourism Summit and has spoken at national industry conferences, including the DI MarCom and eTourism Summit. She is a Certified Tourism Executive (CTE) through the Texas Travel Alliance and a proud graduate of Baylor University—go Bears. Her work includes leading the accessibility initiative that made Corpus Christi the first Gulf Coast destination to earn Destination Verified Accreditation from Wheel the World, setting a new standard for inclusive and accessible destination marketing.

Kathryn “Kat” Hyatt is the Vice President of Marketing at Visit Corpus Christi, where she has spent the past five years leading award-winning destination marketing efforts. With a strong pre-agency background, Kat brings deep expertise in digital per... Show more

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help startups and enterprise businesses to become successful. Deep experience with EKS, AKS, GKE, Docker, Kubernetes, Service Meshes, Git-Ops and Open-stack, helping organizations instill DevOps for the modern age. I’m passionate about making open-source more accessible, creating technology to elevate people, and building communities. I’m also a Community Ambassador at Layer5/Cloud Native Islamabad & Cloud Native Expert at Ortelius Open Source Community.

I'm a DevOps & Cloud Native engineer who is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge on Cloud Native Technologies. Spent 4 years 🌟 developing the skills to increase velocity, reliability, and quality with a high focus on security to help star... Show more

I am responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing technology solutions to address clients
business challenges, particularly in sales, marketing, and operations. My role involves gathering and analyzing client
requirements, leading the development and deployment of data management and analytics systems, and ensuring
seamless integration with existing technologies while continually seeking innovative solutions to improve efficiency and
drive business value.

I am responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing technology solutions to address clients business challenges, particularly in sales, marketing, and operations. My role involves gathering and analyzing client requirements, leading the de... Show more

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como CIO, donde abordé el reto de modernizar y digitalizar un gran grupo con más de 1500 empleados y 11 sedes. De vuelta en la consultoría, y dentro de la excelencia empresarial y la estrategia de proyectos, adopté la tecnología Low Code para optimizar procesos y talento. Hoy, en SNGULAR, como Business Manager y Microsoft Lead, aplico mi experiencia para desarrollar proyectos que integran BizzApps de Microsoft, facilitando la vida y potenciando negocios con soluciones que lideran la transformación digital.

Con casi 25 años ya de trayectoria profesional, mi inicio en la consultoría me llevó a implementar soluciones tecnológicas en NH Hoteles y a liderar proyectos de software e innovación en gestión empresarial. Posteriormente pasé a cliente final como C... Show more