Arun Ganapathi is a software engineering leader with 18+ years of experience architecting cloud-native, high-availability systems and large-scale IAM platforms. He serves as Senior Manager of Software Development at Oracle USA, leading OPERA Cloud Identity Management a globally distributed, multi-tenant IAM solution supporting thousands of hospitality enterprises worldwide.
His work spans cloud architecture, microservices, security, and federated identity systems. He has driven major IAM transformations delivering 99.9% uptime, 50% faster incident response through observability modernization, and significant gains in onboarding and high-load performance.
At Oracle, Arun has earned honors including the Architects Choice Award, R&D Hall of Fame Award, and Hospitality Pineapple Award for contributions to cloud-native IAM, federated identity, and high-availability SaaS architectures.
He is certified as an Oracle Gen AI Professional, OCI Architect, and Professional Scrum Master, with expertise in OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML 2.0, RBAC, and zero-downtime deployments.

Arun Ganapathi is a software engineering leader with 18+ years of experience architecting cloud-native, high-availability systems and large-scale IAM platforms. He serves as Senior Manager of Software Development at Oracle USA, leading OPERA Cloud Id... Show more

Transforming how the world builds modern software with over 25 years of diverse experience in various industries such as financial, pharmaceutical, telecommunication, and more. Specializing in cloud-native data services. Extensive expertise in modern data solutions, application modernization, digital transformations, and domain-driven design patterns.

Transforming how the world builds modern software with over 25 years of diverse experience in various industries such as financial, pharmaceutical, telecommunication, and more. Specializing in cloud-native data services. Extensive expertise in modern... Show more

Specializzato nella gestione della sicurezza e delle identità nel mondo Microsoft, con un forte focus sul percorso di adoption Modern Work nelle PMI. Supporta le aziende nelle transizioni verso modelli cloud più sicuri ed efficienti, guidandole attraverso processi di modernizzazione, consolidamento e implementazione del modello Zero Trust. La sua esperienza sul campo in ambienti brownfield gli permette di unire approccio pratico e visione architetturale, aiutando le PMI a raggiungere una postura di sicurezza matura e pronta per l’AI.

Specializzato nella gestione della sicurezza e delle identità nel mondo Microsoft, con un forte focus sul percorso di adoption Modern Work nelle PMI. Supporta le aziende nelle transizioni verso modelli cloud più sicuri ed efficienti, guidandole attra... Show more

Shekhar is a seasoned open-source developer and advocate, with contributions to Aapche Software Foundation, Kubeflow, SymPy, NumPy, SciPy, Bundler, and as the author of daru and daru-view in the SciRuby ecosystem. A two-time Google Summer of Code alumnus (2016, 2017) and former SciRuby org admin, he has mentored across multiple open-source communities. He has spoken at leading conferences, including RubyConf, PyCon, ApacheCon, and Community Over Code,Iceberg Summit alongside regional tech meetups. Currently, he is a Senior Software Engineer at Atlassian, driving innovation in Data Platform.

Shekhar is a seasoned open-source developer and advocate, with contributions to Aapche Software Foundation, Kubeflow, SymPy, NumPy, SciPy, Bundler, and as the author of daru and daru-view in the SciRuby ecosystem. A two-time Google Summer of Code alu... Show more

From paintbrushes to Power BI 🎨📊, my path blends art and analysis: I studied hairdressing, special effects makeup, and fine arts, and today I analyze data in a call center. Where I once created imaginary worlds, I now use my imagination to innovate with KPIs, dashboards, and strategic decisions 💡. I still tell stories, but with data as the protagonists. Because creativity isn't abandoned… it transforms 🚀

From paintbrushes to Power BI 🎨📊, my path blends art and analysis: I studied hairdressing, special effects makeup, and fine arts, and today I analyze data in a call center. Where I once created imaginary worlds, I now use my imagination to innovate... Show more

Advocating for fairness, transparency, and ethical AI adoption across industries. Engaging with stakeholders in education, healthcare, and career mobility to foster compliance with emerging global AI governance standards. Passionate about translating complex AI challenges into actionable strategies for inclusive growth.

Advocating for fairness, transparency, and ethical AI adoption across industries. Engaging with stakeholders in education, healthcare, and career mobility to foster compliance with emerging global AI governance standards. Passionate about translating... Show more

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more

Lauren is an award-winning creative and strategic leader passionate about building meaningful connections between people, brands and experiences. She leads integrated brand activations and partnerships across digital and real-world environments, blending insight-driven strategy with bold creativity. Her work spans destinations - from Wyoming to Maine and Reno Tahoe to Ocean City, Maryland - and has been recognized by the Effies, Webbys, The Drum, AICP, and more. Known for her curiosity, energy and collaborative spirit, Lauren brings a sharp eye for innovation and a deep understanding of how to turn audience insights into standout brand moments.

Lauren is an award-winning creative and strategic leader passionate about building meaningful connections between people, brands and experiences. She leads integrated brand activations and partnerships across digital and real-world environments, blen... Show more

I’m Shubham Mittal—co-founder & CEO of RedHunt Labs, with 13+ years in security engineering. I’ve built and scaled internet-wide scanners, led teams pushing the limits of external attack surface management, and serve on the BlackHat Review Board. I also co-organize Recon Village at DEFCON, where hackers, researchers, and weird ideas come to life. In my free time, I prefer doing a bike ride, playing cricket, or scanning the internet just for fun. Offensive Security, scale, and curiosity drive what I do—and I’m always up for a good conversation or a broken protocol.

I’m Shubham Mittal—co-founder & CEO of RedHunt Labs, with 13+ years in security engineering. I’ve built and scaled internet-wide scanners, led teams pushing the limits of external attack surface management, and serve on the BlackHat Review Board. I a... Show more

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

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

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

Patrick Dunn is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and leadership development consultant with 30 years of experience leading high-stakes global teams in operational resilience — disaster recovery, business continuity, and crisis management.

He works with leaders who are performing at a high level and want to keep performing — without losing themselves in the process. His keynotes and workshops draw on three decades of real-world experience in rooms where the wrong call had real consequences, combined with a storytelling approach shaped by folklorist Sandy Ives and author Stephen King.

Patrick is the author of Lead with Soul: How to Lead When Running on Empty and the creator of the Lead with Soul framework — built on four pillars: Presence, Purpose, Renewal, and Service. His keynote Your Resilience Is Killing You speaks directly to the hidden cost of sustained high-stakes leadership, while Strong Enough to Break reframes what it means to lead with endurance and depth.

He is a three-time NCAA Division I All-American and nationally ranked mascot at the University of Maine, a former Fortune 200 resilience leader, and an active member of the Association of Continuity Professionals and Disaster Recovery Journal communities.
Patrick has delivered keynotes and leadership sessions across association, corporate, healthcare, and government audiences. He is based in Reno, Nevada and speaks throughout the United States.

Website: https://www.patrickdunnintl.com
Speaker Reel: https://youtu.be/SmgmQcj0Hxg

Patrick Dunn is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and leadership development consultant with 30 years of experience leading high-stakes global teams in operational resilience — disaster recovery, business continuity, and crisis management. ... Show more

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, developing solutions on both monolithic and microservices architectures. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my spouse, exploring nature through outdoor activities and studying new technologies.

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, d... Show more

Accomplished Engineering Leader with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, specialising in the travel domain. Currently serving as the head of transaction reconciliation engine powering the mid back offices of 15k+ travel agents across the globe. Leads cross-functional teams with a focus on DevOps, automation, and GenAI. Passionate about building resilient systems and resilient people.

Accomplished Engineering Leader with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, specialising in the travel domain. Currently serving as the head of transaction reconciliation engine powering the mid back offices of 15k+ travel agents across the ... Show more

Mark J. Mosley is a digital transformation leader with over a decade of experience at some of the world’s leading tech companies, including Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and ServiceNow. He works across AI, data, and enterprise workloads to help organizations with business strategy and drive innovation.

Featured in the Associated Press, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance, Mark has delivered talks at conferences nationwide, sharing actionable insights on AI adoption and leadership.

Mark J. Mosley is a digital transformation leader with over a decade of experience at some of the world’s leading tech companies, including Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and ServiceNow. He works across AI, data, and enterprise workloads to help organizatio... Show more

Je suis Aurélien COGET, CEO de Plumber.
Je suis passionné par l'automatisation des tâches dans le cycle de vie de la livraison de logiciels (SDLC).
Je me concentre sur la façon de sécuriser les chaînes d'approvisionnement DevOps.

J'aime voyager 🌎, partager d'autres cultures 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏽, pêcher 🎣
Je suis également membre actif d'un cluster d'entreprises numériques en Occitanie.

Je suis Aurélien COGET, CEO de Plumber. Je suis passionné par l'automatisation des tâches dans le cycle de vie de la livraison de logiciels (SDLC). Je me concentre sur la façon de sécuriser les chaînes d'approvisionnement DevOps. J'aime voyager... Show more

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Ingeniero de Sistemas colombiano apasionado por desarrollar soluciones que causen un impacto en la vida cotidiana de las personas. Sus lenguajes de programación favoritos son Ruby y Javascript.

A participado como organizador y como charlista en diferentes eventos realizados en distintas ciudades de Chile y tuvo la oportunidad de participar como conferencista en la JSConf Colombia 2015, con una charla sobre aplicaciones de BitTorrent

Además le encanta el Karaoke y es un cristiano comprometido con su Iglesia.

Ingeniero de Sistemas colombiano apasionado por desarrollar soluciones que causen un impacto en la vida cotidiana de las personas. Sus lenguajes de programación favoritos son Ruby y Javascript. A participado como organizador y como charlista en di... Show more

CPO at Magma, a Web3 platform pioneering real-world asset digitization in the real estate sector. I invented the Digital Twin Token (DTT®) concept and lead end-to-end product strategy — from roadmap to client onboarding — while driving go-to-market, partnerships, and international expansion across France, UAE, and Miami.
With a background spanning product, marketing, and digital strategy (Dentsu, Omnicom), I specialize in making complex blockchain topics — tokenization, smart contracts, on-chain data — legible and actionable for traditional industries. I've spoken and participated in panels at Paris Blockchain Week, Finance Innovation, BIM World, MIPIM, and the Miami Digital Real Estate Summit.
I speak at the intersection of Web3, proptech, and product strategy.

CPO at Magma, a Web3 platform pioneering real-world asset digitization in the real estate sector. I invented the Digital Twin Token (DTT®) concept and lead end-to-end product strategy — from roadmap to client onboarding — while driving go-to-market, ... Show more

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to support expectant women, George leads CyberAI++, a platform automating security operations in tech systems. George is committed to creating solutions that improve health, education, economic opportunities and digital access for all in Uganda and Africa.

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to ... Show more

Carsten interessiert sich für das Finden und Umsetzen von smarten Lösungen für die Softwareentwicklung in komplexen Umgebungen. Dabei setzt er auf agile Ansätze und umfangreiche Kollaboration mit allen Stakeholdern für die Anforderungsermittlung. Eine seiner Lieblingsdomänen ist Aviation.

Carsten interessiert sich für das Finden und Umsetzen von smarten Lösungen für die Softwareentwicklung in komplexen Umgebungen. Dabei setzt er auf agile Ansätze und umfangreiche Kollaboration mit allen Stakeholdern für die Anforderungsermittlung. Ein... Show more

Senior Android Engineer with over 12 years of experience (since 2012). My background spans diverse domains, including high-security banking apps, media streaming for TV, tourism companion apps, and complex IoT integrations. Lately, I have been focusing on Kotlin Multiplatform to effectively bridge the gap between Android and iOS ecosystems.

Senior Android Engineer with over 12 years of experience (since 2012). My background spans diverse domains, including high-security banking apps, media streaming for TV, tourism companion apps, and complex IoT integrations. Lately, I have been focusi... Show more

Kumton "Bird" Suttiraksiri is an experienced IT professional specializing in workplace transformation, ITSM, and Microsoft 365 security. He helps organizations improve operations and employee experiences through AI-powered automation and digital solutions.

Kumton "Bird" Suttiraksiri is an experienced IT professional specializing in workplace transformation, ITSM, and Microsoft 365 security. He helps organizations improve operations and employee experiences through AI-powered automation and digital solu... Show more

I’m a Lebanese AI engineer working at the intersection of computer vision, applied machine learning, and real-world deployment. My work focuses on building practical AI systems in areas like accessibility, automation, and intelligent vision applications. I’m especially interested in the gap between promising prototypes and systems that can actually survive outside controlled environments. Through projects like OmniSign and other applied AI builds, I explore how to design, test, and ship machine learning systems that are both technically solid and genuinely useful.

I’m a Lebanese AI engineer working at the intersection of computer vision, applied machine learning, and real-world deployment. My work focuses on building practical AI systems in areas like accessibility, automation, and intelligent vision applicati... Show more

I’m a Partner at Civitta and a product leader with over eight years of experience building and scaling digital products across SaaS, event technology, and AI-powered solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on products ranging from event marketing platforms to AI automation tools, including AI Front Desk and several products within the Banzai ecosystem.

My work focuses on translating complex business problems into meaningful, user-centered solutions. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams of product managers, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into products that create real value for users and businesses.

Beyond my professional work, I actively contribute to the product community through research, writing, and speaking. I’ve spoken at events such as the European Product Summit and regularly share insights on product leadership, customer interviews, and collaboration between product and UX teams.

I’m passionate about building products that truly resonate with users and about helping teams create environments where experimentation, learning, and innovation thrive.

I’m a Partner at Civitta and a product leader with over eight years of experience building and scaling digital products across SaaS, event technology, and AI-powered solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on products ranging from event marketin... Show more

Ankshita is currently working as a security engineer and has previously worked as a cybersecurity consultant in the paradise island of Mauritius, helping the biggest firms around the world implement strategic cybersecurity best practices and comply with the required standards. Before joining consultancy, she has worked in cybersecurity for approximately two years as a SOC analyst, thus gathering a rich hands-on experience on blue teaming tools and practices.

Ankshita has presented her cyber blue teaming skills at the DevCon2023, the biggest developers' conference of Mauritius organized by the MSCC and GDG Mauritius. She recently also spoke at the DevFest 2023 about introducing Golang to students.

Coming from a diverse background in Information Technology, Ankshita is familiar with development and programming in Java, Python, Javascript and Solidity. Her latest passion for learning narrows down to Golang which can be very effectively implemented in the field of cybersecurity as well.

During university years, Ankshita has also represented the Google Developers Student Clubs on her campus at the University of Mauritius and she had also been elected as the Huawei Campus Ambassador.

Ankshita is currently working as a security engineer and has previously worked as a cybersecurity consultant in the paradise island of Mauritius, helping the biggest firms around the world implement strategic cybersecurity best practices and comply w... Show more

Electronics Engineer by Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico.
+5 years industry experience working in the prop tech and communications sectors developing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of data analytics and Business Intelligence.
Currently working on NLP projects.

Electronics Engineer by Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico. +5 years industry experience working in the prop tech and communications sectors developing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of data analytics and Business Intellig... Show more

I’m an ex-Developer turned Application Security Engineer currently employed by Proof. After 10 years of building applications, I discovered breaking them could be just as fun.

I’m an ex-Developer turned Application Security Engineer currently employed by Proof. After 10 years of building applications, I discovered breaking them could be just as fun. Show more

Generalist software engineer that worked in tons of different languages. Expert in Python and C++. Worked for companies in different fields like Arduino and Pitch. Currently playing with AI.

Generalist software engineer that worked in tons of different languages. Expert in Python and C++. Worked for companies in different fields like Arduino and Pitch. Currently playing with AI. Show more

Danielle Connolly is a disability advocate, content creator, speaker, and business and marketing professional. Born with a rare, still-undiagnosed muscle disease, Danielle has navigated unique life experiences that have shaped her passions and purpose. She shares her perspective through Daniellevates - a platform dedicated to elevating conversations about disability, rare disease, and chronic illness with a mix of humor, storytelling, education, and real-life adventures.

Danielle Connolly is a disability advocate, content creator, speaker, and business and marketing professional. Born with a rare, still-undiagnosed muscle disease, Danielle has navigated unique life experiences that have shaped her passions and purpos... Show more

Dr. Ben Lippe is a licensed psychologist who is Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology.

He is an expert on topics related to health, wellness, fitness, and behavior change.

Award-winning instructor, psychologist, author, and consultant.

He is available for workshops and keynote addresses for:
Healthcare organizations
Professional associations
Clinical teams seeking insight, clarity, and practical inspiration
Support Group organizations (e.g., cancer, chronic pain, transplant)

He speaks candidly about the realities of modern medicine—burnout, leadership challenges, patient communication, healthy behaviors, system constraints—while offering practical strategies that audiences can immediately apply in their own settings.

Dr. Ben Lippe is a licensed psychologist who is Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is an expert on topics related to health, wellness, fitness, and behavior change. Award-... Show more