Danie Spikes believes every relationship is a reflection back to you. It is the thread running through her work as an executive leadership coach, her TEDx stage, and her life as founder and CEO of BeLoved Box.

With more than 10,000 coaching hours and over a decade of brand and creative consulting rooted in Ritz-Carlton service culture, Danie is a trusted advisor to senior executives and SVPs at organizations including META, the NBA, Kaiser Permanente, UKG, Scotch Porter, and Complex Magazine. A Top 40 Under 40 honoree and Spelman College alumna, she coaches high-achieving leaders, especially women, to lead with clarity, accountability, and authenticity, and to pursue the goals that are just for them.

Since 2016, Danie has also led BeLoved Box, a CREDO Clean niche fragrance house created for people with skin and scent sensitivities and found in hotels, spas, and corporate gifting programs. Scent, she says, creates the most powerful memory, and she brings that same sensory intelligence to the way she teaches leaders to build presence and connection.

Danie brings warmth, story, and practical tools to every room, and audiences leave feeling seen and ready to act.

Talk Ideas:

-The Intentional Leader: Strategy, Connection, and Transformative Growth (this appears to be an existing keynote title on her LinkedIn)
-Every Relationship Is a Reflection: Leading Through Self-Awareness
-Give Yourself What Money Can't Buy: Goals That Are Just for You
-Scent, Memory, and Leadership Presence
-From Coach to Founder: Building a Brand That Gives the World a Hug

Danie Spikes believes every relationship is a reflection back to you. It is the thread running through her work as an executive leadership coach, her TEDx stage, and her life as founder and CEO of BeLoved Box. With more than 10,000 coaching hours ... Show more

Trabajando para un banco inglés durante los últimos 10 años, y en ENCAMINA los 13 anteriores, llevo media vida implantando CRMs en lugares que varían desde una empresa funeraria con una sola usuaria (la hija de la dueña) hasta una red de banca minorista con treinta mil usuarios.

Y me lo sigo pasando en grande!

Trabajando para un banco inglés durante los últimos 10 años, y en ENCAMINA los 13 anteriores, llevo media vida implantando CRMs en lugares que varían desde una empresa funeraria con una sola usuaria (la hija de la dueña) hasta una red de banca minori... Show more

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide.

With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation, and creative storytelling, Ilya spearheaded ADB SAFEGATE’s collaboration with CBS News for the Economy 4.0 documentary — a landmark project that combined marketing, engineering, and purpose-driven communication.

He speaks on topics including B2B storytelling, brand innovation, marketing ROI, and the intersection of technology and creativity in industrial sectors.

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide. With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation,... Show more

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past 7 years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary effort in cross-platform frameworks steers our development towards unified, efficient solutions and breaking platform boundaries. A key part of my role is to continuously enhance app performance by guiding the development of tooling for core mobile health metrics.

As a Principal Engineer at Gojek, I drive the architectural vision and technical strategy for our mobile platform. Over the past 7 years, I have focused on scaling our engineering culture and improving cross-team development practices. My primary eff... Show more

Ilana Sprongl has spent more than 25 years in heavily regulated enterprise environments, observing where technology strategies, delivery frameworks, and governance mandates collide with daily reality. Drawing on senior executive leadership roles at TD Bank Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Ilana cuts through corporate rhetoric to examine what actually makes systems work—connecting technology architecture, decision authority, team dynamics, and modern delivery practices. Today, she advises organizations on IT strategy, internal product operating models, and applied AI governance. She is the author of Inside the Box: Mastering Internal Product Management (2025) and From Curiosity to Collaboration (2026), and holds CIO.D and ICF ACC credentials.

Ilana Sprongl has spent more than 25 years in heavily regulated enterprise environments, observing where technology strategies, delivery frameworks, and governance mandates collide with daily reality. Drawing on senior executive leadership roles at T... Show more

Ian Smith spent the late 20th century at Georgia Tech in Atlanta GA USA getting a Ph.D. in computer science; he's recovering nicely. Later, he worked at prestigious research labs like Xerox PARC and Intel Research. Recently, he has been working at numerous startups and is currently the CTO and co-founder of LYOS (lyos.com).. He has published more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications with thousands of citations, and holds more than 10 US patents. He started using go before there was the error interface.

Ian Smith spent the late 20th century at Georgia Tech in Atlanta GA USA getting a Ph.D. in computer science; he's recovering nicely. Later, he worked at prestigious research labs like Xerox PARC and Intel Research. Recently, he has been working a... Show more

Raghavendra has 8+ years of experience building cloud native apps and has pioneered the use of cloud-native tech across organisations. He led cloud native initiatives at a Fortune 50 company in NYC. Raghavendra was a speaker at Web Summit 2022 and has delivered talks on developer tooling for the container ecosystem across India. Currently, he focuses on building Questodev, a platform enabling dev-tools companies to launch developer-friendly sandbox environments with built-in next-gen coding environments.

Raghavendra has 8+ years of experience building cloud native apps and has pioneered the use of cloud-native tech across organisations. He led cloud native initiatives at a Fortune 50 company in NYC. Raghavendra was a speaker at Web Summit 2022 and ha... Show more

Full stack developer disguised as Frontend Dev. I build things for fun.

Full stack developer disguised as Frontend Dev. I build things for fun. Show more

Since 2006, I lived in the web and its ecosystem.

Today, I’m leading CH Studio, a French software development company. I like working on legacy projects to help teams take back control. I’m also persisting on putting engineering methods on web projects (continuous integration and deployment, unit testing, documentation, etc).

I work remotely about 100% of the time which allows me to live with my family in other countries for at least half of the year

Since 2006, I lived in the web and its ecosystem. Today, I’m leading CH Studio, a French software development company. I like working on legacy projects to help teams take back control. I’m also persisting on putting engineering methods on web pro... Show more

Rajat Chauhan is a Solutions Architect at AWS, based in Pune, India, specializing in OpenSearch and cloud-native architectures. He helps customers design and implement scalable solutions.

Rajat Chauhan is a Solutions Architect at AWS, based in Pune, India, specializing in OpenSearch and cloud-native architectures. He helps customers design and implement scalable solutions. Show more

Akhil works as a Software Engineer at Broadcom. An active contributor to projects in cloud native and container ecosystem. Akhil is a reviewer for containerd and a maintainer of kubernetes publishing-bot. He works mostly on container runtimes and kubernetes sig-node aspects.

Akhil works as a Software Engineer at Broadcom. An active contributor to projects in cloud native and container ecosystem. Akhil is a reviewer for containerd and a maintainer of kubernetes publishing-bot. He works mostly on container runtimes and kub... Show more

Islam Elfiky has built his professional life around athletics, healthcare technology, and hospitality. Based in New York, he is an entrepreneur and business developer who serves as Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at MedsNow. His career reflects a steady focus on creating useful businesses, shaped by years of squash competition and a family background connected to healthcare in Egypt.

He grew up in Cairo, where squash became an important part of his early life. As a junior, he was selected for the Egyptian National Team during a time when it held the world’s top ranking. He later reached a personal world men’s ranking of 165th. After studying at the American University in Cairo, he moved to the United States to continue his education and athletic career at The George Washington University.

At George Washington, he played at the No. 1 position on the men’s squash team for two seasons. His 2011-12 season included 21 wins and three losses, with 19 victories coming in straight sets. He finished the season with a 15-match winning streak, earned the team’s Most Valuable Player award, and was named Male Athlete of the Year at the first Georgey Awards. He also ended the year ranked 31st nationally.

The prior season showed the same consistency. In 2010-11, he played every match at No. 1 and finished with 18 wins and two losses. Every win came in straight sets, and he ended the season ranked 34th in the College Squash Association. Those two top-35 national finishes made him one of the notable players in the program’s history. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2014.

Islam Elfiky first moved into business through squash. From 2014 to 2016, he co-founded Squash on Fire, a Washington, D.C., project created to offer a high-end squash facility with public access instead of private membership. The facility opened in 2017 and gave him direct experience developing a business from concept to operation.

Since 2020, his main work has been MedsNow, which he co-founded with Nikhil Misra. The company helps independent pharmacies use digital tools for online sales, compliance, patient onboarding, invoicing, payment collection, and receivables management. MedsNow was selected for XRC Labs’ Cohort 14, appeared at XRC Ventures’ 2023 Demo Day, and received support from the XRC Ventures Accelerator Program and Reshape Ventures.

He has also expanded into hospitality through Yalla Hospitality, where he is developing a venture tied to restaurants and guest experience. This work reflects his interest in service-based businesses and his ability to apply business development experience in different industries.

Islam Elfiky remains connected to Egypt through his family’s hospital business, which is known for social work and community care. His volunteering and charitable efforts are also centered there. Across sports, pharmacy technology, hospitality, and community service, he continues to build with patience, discipline, and long-term focus.

Islam Elfiky has built his professional life around athletics, healthcare technology, and hospitality. Based in New York, he is an entrepreneur and business developer who serves as Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at MedsNow. His career re... Show more

Gina is a dynamic technology leader with 15+years of experience driving digital transformation and AI innovation within the Microsoft partner ecosystem. Experienced in building AI service portfolios and leading adoption programs that deliver consistent results, from productivity gains to improved decision-making to accelerated innovation, across diverse industries. At Kyndryl, Gina blends strategic vision with execution, leveraging deep expertise in AI Enablement, M365 Copilot and Google Gemini adoption, and context engineering frameworks across platforms. Recognized as both a thought leader and hands-on practitioner, she guides executive teams, technical stakeholders, and business users in harnessing AI for measurable growth.

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Zita is an AI strategist by day and a tea master by night. She is excited by innovations, tea, and a healthy dose of Japanese fantasy.

Zita is an AI strategist by day and a tea master by night. She is excited by innovations, tea, and a healthy dose of Japanese fantasy. Show more

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter

Being the best at what I do, seeking to deliver the best of me to others and trying to live a righteous life and be happy.
Growing as a person, always seeking improvement and success, providing everything in my scope, acquiring knowledge by learning from others, helping the growth of the workplace for mutual success.
I am an open-minded person, and free spirit, who likes to enjoy every moment, whether it is going out to enjoy sports, technology and family.

I lead digital transformation initiatives by designing open, scalable, and cloud-native architectures that empower global enterprises to innovate with agility and resilience. With deep expertise in middleware platforms and enterprise cloud solutions, I bridge the gap between strategy and execution. I am a visionary leader in DevSecOps, cloud-native, and serverless architectures, passionate about enabling interoperability, security, and performance across complex ecosystems. As a mentor, open source promoter, and founder, I am committed to shaping the next generation of technology leaders and advancing open innovation on a global scale.

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter Being the best at what I do, se... Show more

Communications expert, event organizer, community gatherer. OSS contributor, sailing the K8s ocean since 2019. Head of Marketing @Mia-Platform.
Strong believer that better software engineering brings to better development for the planet.

Communications expert, event organizer, community gatherer. OSS contributor, sailing the K8s ocean since 2019. Head of Marketing @Mia-Platform. Strong believer that better software engineering brings to better development for the planet. Show more

Oliver Eckart is co-founder of Doloop, the GPS for business growth. He is also co-founder of 2becontinued, a brand and digital growth consultancy focused on SME D2C and Saas. Oliver led with Olaf the GTM strategy for DeepSights (Market Logic Software). Across brands like Nike, L'Oréal, RTL, Fitness First, and Cyberport, he's turned strategy into measurable growth.

Oliver Eckart is co-founder of Doloop, the GPS for business growth. He is also co-founder of 2becontinued, a brand and digital growth consultancy focused on SME D2C and Saas. Oliver led with Olaf the GTM strategy for DeepSights (Market Logic Software... Show more

Sudharshan Muralidharan is a Full Stack Developer specializing in Go, MERN, and Kubernetes. Contributing to open-source projects like Confidential Containers and Kubernetes, focusing on s390x pipelines and multi-architecture optimizations. Passionate about cloud-native technologies, AI-driven workload optimization, and building efficient, cross-architecture solutions for complex production environments.

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Patrick Gorman is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years. Known for his passion and expertise in the field, Patrick has made significant contributions to the world of information technology and security.
He holds many cybersecurity certifications. My pentesting certifications and accomplishments are CRTO | CRTP | CAPE | CPTS | CWPE | CWES | PNPT | CEH | ECSA | LPT | CHFI | HTB MVP 2025.

Patrick Gorman is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years. Known for his passion and expertise in the field, Patrick has made significant contributions to the world of information technology and... Show more

A Docker Captain and Microsoft MVP, is a Cloud and DevOps engineer, consultant, and instructor with expertise in Microsoft Azure and DevOps practices. Passionate about teaching, she delivers both practical and theoretical courses on Azure, and DevOps. Cigdem helps organizations implement DevOps transformations across cloud and on-premises environments while contributing to the community through insightful technical articles and videos on cloud adoption and DevOps best practices.

A Docker Captain and Microsoft MVP, is a Cloud and DevOps engineer, consultant, and instructor with expertise in Microsoft Azure and DevOps practices. Passionate about teaching, she delivers both practical and theoretical courses on Azure, and DevOps... Show more

Ahmed Deghidy is a founder and CTO with 20+ years of experience building SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, APIs and digital products across Europe and MENA. His work spans AI automation, multi-tenant architecture, DevOps, cybersecurity and open-source technologies. He focuses on practical governance for agentic AI, software supply-chain security, provenance, auditability and compliant enterprise adoption.

Ahmed Deghidy is a founder and CTO with 20+ years of experience building SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, APIs and digital products across Europe and MENA. His work spans AI automation, multi-tenant architecture, DevOps, cybersecurity and open-s... Show more

I’m an experienced Mobile Engineer focusing on Android & Flutter with 8+ years experience on Mobile Apps Development with Flutter. I had a few talk experiences & various project mostly on Flutter and Android development. I also published some apps on Play Store and App Store. I always loved Flutter ever since its beginning because it makes Application Development way easier like it never was.

I’m an experienced Mobile Engineer focusing on Android & Flutter with 8+ years experience on Mobile Apps Development with Flutter. I had a few talk experiences & various project mostly on Flutter and Android development. I also published some apps on... Show more

Jason Nissen is a specialist in ticket brokerage and hospitality marketplaces, with a career spanning nearly three decades. During this time, he has managed large-scale ticket sales, designed hospitality packages, and organized events, including Broadway productions, music festivals, and global sporting competitions. His career reflects a consistent ability to handle complex operations, ensuring audiences and clients experience well-executed, memorable events.

Jason’s professional path has been shaped by two key strengths: mathematics and people skills. His mathematical background enables him to evaluate logistics, financial structures, and strategies with precision and accuracy. Alongside this, his talent for communication and relationship building allows him to work effectively with clients, partners, and colleagues. This combination of technical expertise and interpersonal skills has guided his career in industries where both accuracy and collaboration are crucial.

Through these qualities, Nissen has been able to anticipate challenges, remain adaptable, and deliver consistent results. Whether overseeing a festival, a concert, or an international sporting event, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to translate detailed requirements into smooth and well-coordinated outcomes.

Jason Nissen began developing this foundation at Hamilton College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1994. While at Hamilton, he also played as a wide receiver on the football team and served as social chair of his fraternity. These experiences provided him with opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills that would become valuable in his future career in the ticket brokerage and hospitality industries.

For more than 28 years, Jason has served as an officer at The Ultimate Fan. In this role, he has helped the company grow into a respected provider of tickets and hospitality services. The company has delivered access to some of the world’s most prestigious events, including the Super Bowl, the Final Four, Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Olympics. By combining logistical detail with personalized service, Jason has enabled The Ultimate Fan to serve a wide range of clients, from individual fans to Fortune 500 corporations.

Nissen also extended his career into event creation. From 2015 to 2017, he was CEO of Minus Zero Music Festival, an Electronic Dance Music festival held in Stratton, Vermont. The festival combined EDM performances with skiing and snowboarding, offering attendees a distinctive form of entertainment. Jason managed every aspect of the event, from ticketing and merchandise to stage construction and safety protocols. His leadership demonstrated his ability to turn creative ideas into organized, successful events.

Jason Nissen’s philosophy blends long-term vision with direct involvement. He often credits communication, collaboration, and relationship building as key factors in his professional success. From securing his first clients through college connections to maintaining long-term partnerships with corporate groups and sports organizations, Jason has consistently focused on building meaningful, lasting relationships.

Over the years, Jason has also faced challenges, including regulatory requirements in ticket sales and balancing profitability with sustainable practices. For the 2024 Minus Zero Music Festival reboot, he introduced eco-friendly initiatives, reflecting his commitment to responsible business practices and ensuring high-quality audience experiences.

For Jason, professional fulfillment comes from both measurable results and from seeing ambitious projects succeed. He finds inspiration in figures such as Phil Knight and Anthony Bourdain, appreciating their persistence, creativity, and ability to bring their vision to life. He also relies on straightforward tools, such as a whiteboard, to guide collaborative and practical planning.

Looking ahead, Jason Nissen continues to focus on improving and reimagining live event experiences. With the rebranding and relaunch of Minus Zero Music Festival, he plans to combine lessons learned from past experiences with innovative approaches to drive growth. His nearly 30 years in ticket brokerage, hospitality, and event management highlight a career built on careful planning, strong connections, and a dedication to creating events that audiences will always remember.

Jason Nissen is a specialist in ticket brokerage and hospitality marketplaces, with a career spanning nearly three decades. During this time, he has managed large-scale ticket sales, designed hospitality packages, and organized events, including Broa... 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.

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Kasun is a Principal Solution Architect at Solo.io. He has held roles for both pre-sales and post-sales at Solo.io hence understands the full customer adoption journey. He currently specializes in Service Meshes and API Gateways. Over the last few decades he has gradually transitioned from a full stack developer to building Cloud Native solutions. He is highly experienced working in several different industries ranging from Health IT to Financial Services.

Kasun is a Principal Solution Architect at Solo.io. He has held roles for both pre-sales and post-sales at Solo.io hence understands the full customer adoption journey. He currently specializes in Service Meshes and API Gateways. Over the last few de... Show more

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion. Scott is also the author of Pro Git, published by Apress and found online at git-scm.com. In unrelated news, he holds a WSET Level 3 certification in Wines and Spirits and owns a dog rescue outside of Berlin.

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Cloud Computing Architect specialized on Application Modernization. More than 12 years of experience working on IT. Working as Sr Solutions Architect at AWS Central America helping enterprise customers on their Cloud journey.

Cloud Computing Architect specialized on Application Modernization. More than 12 years of experience working on IT. Working as Sr Solutions Architect at AWS Central America helping enterprise customers on their Cloud journey. Show more

Riddhi Bhure is a Cloud Administrator at Trust Fintech Ltd, specializing in cloud infrastructure and AWS technologies. She works on managing and optimizing cloud environments, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable systems that support modern financial technology operations.
With growing expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Riddhi is passionate about cloud computing, infrastructure management, and exploring innovative solutions that improve system performance and efficiency. She actively engages in learning and discussions around AWS and cloud technologies while contributing to the evolving landscape of fintech and cloud-based solutions.

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I'm the Chief Architect (Über Technical Leader) of a group of 400+ Engineers, who develop the observability platform for Google and GCP.

I'm the Chief Architect (Über Technical Leader) of a group of 400+ Engineers, who develop the observability platform for Google and GCP. Show more

Bartek is Chief Technology Officer and co-founder at Cadvel. He specializes in advanced big data solutions - Snowflake, Clickhouse, Starrocks and dbt freak - and production data and AI/ML observavility. Bartek orchestrates data-driven digital transformations across industries like energy, adtech, and finance, having successfully delivered projects for companies such as Bayer, Volkswagen, AerCap, Respect Energy, SwissRe, and Alior Bank. He leverages robust cloud architectures and data monetization strategies to optimize operations and drive innovation.

Bartek is Chief Technology Officer and co-founder at Cadvel. He specializes in advanced big data solutions - Snowflake, Clickhouse, Starrocks and dbt freak - and production data and AI/ML observavility. Bartek orchestrates data-driven digital transfo... Show more