Hakan Bagci is an Android Principal Engineer at Delivery Hero, a food delivery company. He started Android development in 2012 and has 19 years of software development experience. He got his PhD degree in Computer Engineering. After leaving academic path, he has become a passionate Mobile Engineer and published 10+ small sized indie mobile games to both Android and iOS platforms.

Hakan Bagci is an Android Principal Engineer at Delivery Hero, a food delivery company. He started Android development in 2012 and has 19 years of software development experience. He got his PhD degree in Computer Engineering. After leaving academic ... Show more

Sandipana Das is a UX Designer at IBM whose work sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and human-centered design. Beyond enterprise product design, Sandipana explores the future of learning and equitable access, especially in contexts where technology may extend guidance beyond institutional limits.

She designs for complex, high-stakes environments across sustainability, finance, and knowledge-rich workflows, with a focus on how intelligent systems can better support comprehension, decision-making, and trust.
Her practice combines design strategy, systems thinking, and emerging AI behaviors to examine how interfaces might evolve from reactive tools into more context-aware forms of support. She is particularly interested in adaptive AI, multimodal interaction, and the ethical questions that arise when systems begin interpreting human signals, behavior, and cognitive strain.

Sandipana Das is a UX Designer at IBM whose work sits at the intersection of AI, enterprise systems, and human-centered design. Beyond enterprise product design, Sandipana explores the future of learning and equitable access, especially in contexts w... Show more

I'm the co-founder and CTO of Wandero, a production-ready multi-agent system that powers automation for nearly 100 travel agencies, handling thousands of real-world requests every day. I also co-founded Tbilisi AI Lab in 2023—a small research team focused on building large language models for Georgian, one of the world’s most under-resourced languages. With a team of just four people, we built everything from scratch: we collected and cleaned 20B tokens for pretraining, 5M instruction pairs, and 0.5M DPO pairs, and trained a 12B parameter model that remains the best-performing LLM for Georgian. We also developed translation and embedding models that are SOTA in the language. After two years of focused work, we’re now preparing to open source the entire suite of models.

I'm the co-founder and CTO of Wandero, a production-ready multi-agent system that powers automation for nearly 100 travel agencies, handling thousands of real-world requests every day. I also co-founded Tbilisi AI Lab in 2023—a small research team fo... Show more

Cesario is an AI and Machine Learning developer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Currently pursuing advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of Winnipeg, he combines technical expertise in Python, SQL databases, and cloud data architecture with hands-on experience in automated systems.
Cesario is passionate about building practical data pipelines, solving complex engineering challenges, and engaging with the local tech community.

Cesario is an AI and Machine Learning developer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Currently pursuing advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of Winnipeg, he combines technical expertise in Python, SQL databases, ... Show more

Vivian Campbell is an Organizational Performance Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, and Author with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve team performance, and navigate organizational challenges. As founder of Vivian Campbell Consulting, she works with organizations to identify the root causes behind performance challenges before determining the right solution. Her philosophy is simple: Most organizations treat symptoms. She diagnoses root causes.

Vivian's experience includes hotel openings, acquisitions, rebranding, leadership transitions, and organizational change. She has helped organizations introduce new systems, establish new operating expectations, communicate change, develop leaders, and prepare teams to perform successfully in changing environments. Her hands on operational experience allows her to look beyond surface symptoms and understand how leadership, people, and operations work together to affect organizational performance.
As a speaker, Vivian brings the same practical, results focused perspective to keynotes, workshops, panels, and executive retreats. She speaks on leadership, accountability, organizational performance, customer experience, resilience, and the evolving challenges facing today's leaders. Her engaging, interactive approach gives audiences practical insights and strategies they can put into action immediately.
Vivian is also the author of 101 Ways to Stop Losing Your Customers and How to Lead Effectively, further reflecting her commitment to helping organizations and leaders achieve stronger results.

Vivian Campbell is an Organizational Performance Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, and Author with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve team performance, and navigate organizational challenges. As founder ... Show more

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

George is VP of Engineering at loveholidays, where he's been since August 2019. Before that he held engineering positions at DRW, Forward Internet Group, ThoughtWorks and others.

George is VP of Engineering at loveholidays, where he's been since August 2019. Before that he held engineering positions at DRW, Forward Internet Group, ThoughtWorks and others. Show more

We started as competitors. Two morning news anchors. Two stations. Two women chasing stories, breaking news and trying to win the attention of the same viewers.

But somewhere along the way, competition turned into friendship.

Years later, we both left the anchor desk and discovered that the skills we built in television—storytelling, understanding audiences, thinking on our feet, building trust and communicating clearly—could take us in entirely new directions.

Today, we’re both business owners working in communications and marketing. Jodi brings big-picture marketing strategy, email marketing, campaigns and creative ideas. Kaycee focuses on social media, digital presence and helping brands show up consistently where their audiences are already spending time.

And even though Jodi is outside Chicago and Kaycee is in Idaho, we work together like we still live next door to each other—as we once did in Montana.

Our first joint client brought the partnership to life. Instead of trying to be everything to everyone, we combined our individual strengths to give one client a broader, more connected marketing approach. Different expertise. Shared trust. One goal.

Now we share with audiences what can happen when you stop viewing talented people in your industry as competition and start recognizing the power of collaboration.

Through our own unexpected career journey—from competing on morning television to building independent businesses and partnering across state lines—we’ll share practical lessons on:

• Turning career skills into new opportunities and finding the talents that translate across industries
• Identifying your unique strengths instead of trying to do every part yourself
• Building partnerships that complement, rather than duplicate, your expertise
• Collaborating effectively from hundreds of miles apart
• Protecting and leveraging friendship while building a successful professional relationship
• Creating a more connected business strategy by bringing the right specialists to the table
• Why collaboration may be one of the biggest competitive advantages available today

The biggest lesson? Your next great opportunity may not come from becoming better at everything. It may come from knowing what you do best, finding someone whose strengths complement yours and being confident enough to build something together.

Because sometimes the person who once competed with you for the morning audience becomes the person you call when you’re building your next big idea.

We started as competitors. Two morning news anchors. Two stations. Two women chasing stories, breaking news and trying to win the attention of the same viewers. But somewhere along the way, competition turned into friendship. Years later, we bo... Show more

Simran Harish Dhameja is an Indian Entrepreneur and public speaker who started her journey in the startup world at 19 year old. With over 8 years of experience in IT, e-commerce, and business development, she has built, scaled, and managed multiple ventures turning ideas into massively scaled businesses.

She is the Founder and CEO of Shark En, an IT and business development company that helps startups, e-commerce brands, and creators scale through technology, automation, and growth strategy .Under her leadership, Shark En has supported businesses across India in launching, scaling, and systemising their growth journeys.

As a public speaker, Simran has delivered 100+ sessions and keynotes across India — including college tours and talks for Google and the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) she has trained and inspired thousands of students, entrepreneurs, and business owners on topics like startup growth, AI for business, scaling e-commerce , and personal brand and to young entrepreneurs and students as well on embracing technology, innovation, AI and business.

Her mission is to empower India’s youth to build scalable, tech-driven businesses and and become leaders of tomorrow through real-world education and entrepreneurial awareness.

Simran Harish Dhameja is an Indian Entrepreneur and public speaker who started her journey in the startup world at 19 year old. With over 8 years of experience in IT, e-commerce, and business development, she has built, scaled, and managed multiple ... Show more

Looking for opportunities to speak about anything relationship or mental health anywhere in the east coast! I have been a speaker for years and always love engaging with the audiences and growing people's perspectives

Looking for opportunities to speak about anything relationship or mental health anywhere in the east coast! I have been a speaker for years and always love engaging with the audiences and growing people's perspectives 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

Senior Software Development Engineer and technical leader with 19+ years of experience spanning enterprise voice platforms, cloud contact centers, distributed systems, API platforms, and production engineering. Deep expertise in modernizing legacy Cisco/Avaya contact-center environments and designing cloud-native CCaaS solutions using Amazon Connect, Twilio, AWS, Java/Spring, serverless architectures, Redis, GraphQL, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Splunk, and Datadog. Progressed from infrastructure and voice-platform engineering into engineering management and subsequently transitioned to a hands-on Senior Software Development Engineer / IC technical leadership role, focusing on architecture, scalable services, production readiness, and Voice/AI platforms. Experienced in translating ambiguous business requirements into technical architecture, implementation plans, APIs, production deployments, observability, operational tooling, and cross-team engineering execution.

Senior Software Development Engineer and technical leader with 19+ years of experience spanning enterprise voice platforms, cloud contact centers, distributed systems, API platforms, and production engineering. Deep expertise in modernizing legacy Ci... Show more

I build engineering organizations that deliver exceptional business value through deep alignment between technology strategy and organizational outcomes.

Great engineering leaders don't just ship code—they ship business value. I specialize in aligning technology investments with strategic business objectives, ensuring every sprint, every architectural decision, and every team initiative ladders up to measurable organizational outcomes. This requires translating complex technical work into business impact and empowering teams to think like product owners, not just engineers.

I build engineering organizations that deliver exceptional business value through deep alignment between technology strategy and organizational outcomes. Great engineering leaders don't just ship code—they ship business value. I specialize in alig... Show more

Adam Grzanka is a Polish television presenter, comedian, event host and writer based in Kraków. He is known for hosting programs including “Dwie Stolice” and “1200 Muzeów,” as well as for his stand-up performances and cultural projects connected with Nowa Huta. His work combines humor, improvisation and positive audience interaction.

Adam Grzanka is a Polish television presenter, comedian, event host and writer based in Kraków. He is known for hosting programs including “Dwie Stolice” and “1200 Muzeów,” as well as for his stand-up performances and cultural projects connected with... 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

Having worked in Fintech, Health, and Hospitality, Lorin has experience in bringing the most challenging sets of data together into something meaningful.

So — bring your complex things out, and then let's cause your environment to be altogether simpler to visualise, and thus to leverage for good!

Having worked in Fintech, Health, and Hospitality, Lorin has experience in bringing the most challenging sets of data together into something meaningful. So — bring your complex things out, and then let's cause your environment to be altogether si... Show more

I work at the boundary between machine learning research and semantic communication -- interested in how AI models learn to represent meaning, how much of that meaning survives when you compress or transmit it, and what breaks when you push systems to their limits.
I enjoy asking questions that sit slightly outside the obvious: how many dimensions does a model actually need? Do different architectures converge toward the same internal structure? Where does information-theoretic thinking meet deep learning in useful ways?
Outside of research, I'm an active competitive programmer and stay closely engaged with what's happening across the ML and AI space -- from model efficiency and representation learning to the broader question of how intelligence, artificial or otherwise, organises knowledge.
I'm equally comfortable in a technical deep-dive or explaining ideas to a general audience -- and I genuinely enjoy making hard concepts feel intuitive.

I work at the boundary between machine learning research and semantic communication -- interested in how AI models learn to represent meaning, how much of that meaning survives when you compress or transmit it, and what breaks when you push systems t... 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

A Lead Engineer dedicated to building scalable, high-performance systems and driving technical innovation. With extensive experience leading engineering teams, Uchenna focuses on bridging the gap between complex software architecture and real-world business value. As a speaker, Uchenna shares practical insights on system design, engineering leadership, and modern development practices, delivering actionable takeaways for developers and technical leaders alike.

A Lead Engineer dedicated to building scalable, high-performance systems and driving technical innovation. With extensive experience leading engineering teams, Uchenna focuses on bridging the gap between complex software architecture and real-world b... Show more

Lydia Sampson is the Assistant Director at the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, MA. She holds an MLS from Simmons University, and a Master of Science In Management. Outside of her professional life, Lydia is a foster cat mom, an avid adventure traveler, and a true crime enthusiast.

Lydia Sampson is the Assistant Director at the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, MA. She holds an MLS from Simmons University, and a Master of Science In Management. Outside of her professional life, Lydia is a foster cat mom, an avid adventure tr... Show more

​Cedric Sookahet is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur who has spent his career at the intersection of creative design and digital technology. Originally a graphic designer at leading agencies like P&P Link, Cedric transitioned into the world of no-code development and digital leadership, eventually founding We are Geekin'—the premier media platform for gaming and pop culture in the Indian Ocean.

​A "geek at heart" who grew up on a diet of retro platformers and PC strategy games, he is now a leading advocate for the professionalization of the Mauritian gaming sector. By organizing local game jams and bridging the gap between creative passion and technical execution, Cedric is dedicated to transforming Mauritius from a consumer of global gaming content into a hub of original indie development.

​Cedric Sookahet is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur who has spent his career at the intersection of creative design and digital technology. Originally a graphic designer at leading agencies like P&P Link, Cedric transitioned into the world of no-cod... Show more

I started my career as a mechanical engineer before discovering my passion for data. After a couple of years in engineering, I began a master's in Big Data and Data Analysis, which led me to transition into consultancy as a data engineer and data analyst, gaining experience in data modeling and business intelligence. Now, as a data analyst, I create reports for internal departments such as finance, commercial, and marketing, helping drive data-driven decision-making. I'm PL-300 certified and specialize in Power BI, SQL, and data workflows. I enjoy learning, sharing knowledge, and helping others make the most of their data.

I started my career as a mechanical engineer before discovering my passion for data. After a couple of years in engineering, I began a master's in Big Data and Data Analysis, which led me to transition into consultancy as a data engineer and data ana... Show more

I champion open-source technologies for the gaming industry at AWS, focusing on modernizing game infrastructures with containerization and cloud-native solutions. My expertise spans Kubernetes, Agones, and OpenMatch, helping developers enhance game server management and implement observability for large-scale deployments. I occasionally speak at industry events, sharing insights on cloud-native gaming challenges. Outside work, I enjoy travel, music, and family time.

I champion open-source technologies for the gaming industry at AWS, focusing on modernizing game infrastructures with containerization and cloud-native solutions. My expertise spans Kubernetes, Agones, and OpenMatch, helping developers enhance game s... Show more

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager.
Odrastao je u obitelji strastvenih radioamatera i elektrotehničara, što je u njemu zapalilo ljubav prema tehnologiji za cijeli život. Njegovo zanimanje za svemir dovelo ga je do toga da preuzme vodstvo Astronomskog društva "Orion" u rodnom Đakovu. Kao izvrstan promotor ne samo svemirskih tema nego i tehničke kulture općenito, proglašen je nacionalnim koordinatorom Hrvatske za Svjetski tjedan svemira Ujedinjenih naroda. Tijekom proteklih pet godina organizirao je više od 500 predavanja i radionica u kojima je sudjelovalo tisuće mladih ljudi godišnje i pozicionirao Hrvatsku među prvih 5 zemalja u svijetu po sudjelovanju mladih u aktivnostima vezanim uz svemir. Za svoj rad dobio je Državnu nagradu za tehničku kulturu 2022. godine, a služi i kao član Upravnog odbora Hrvatskog astronomskog saveza.
Međunarodno priznat zbog svoje predanosti obrazovanju mladih o temama vezanim uz svemir, imenovan je glavnim tajnikom Adriatic Aerospace Association 2021., gdje predvodi nacionalne svemirske obrazovne projekte poput trenutnog projekta Cansat Rocketry.

Danko Kočiš rođen je 1982. godine u Đakovu, gdje je započeo svoj put u astronomiju, astronautiku i tehničku kulturu. Diplomirao je računalne znanosti i poslovnu informatiku, te je zaposlen u Multinorm d.o.o. kao IT/ERP manager. Odrastao je u obitelj... Show more

CEO Silence Laboratories
PhD

CEO Silence Laboratories PhD Show more

Soy Sofía Romero. Explico la tecnología más compleja del mundo usando las historias que todos amamos. Soy Fundadora de Sofy Romero, Technically Elegant, co fundadora de LumiaCloud, CTO de Red Hat para startups y trabajo en la intersección entre tecnología, liderazgo y elegancia. Creo que la autoridad no debe ser austera, y la accesibilidad no debe sacrificar inteligencia

Soy Sofía Romero. Explico la tecnología más compleja del mundo usando las historias que todos amamos. Soy Fundadora de Sofy Romero, Technically Elegant, co fundadora de LumiaCloud, CTO de Red Hat para startups y trabajo en la intersección entre tecno... Show more

Results-driven technology professional with experience across hospitality tech, SaaS product engineering, and enterprise financial systems. I thrive in complex environments where solving operational challenges and building scalable, reliable systems drives real business impact.

My career began in hospitality technology, where I progressed from integrating global clients onto a SaaS platform to owning the product lifecycle and delivering high-impact features at scale. I supported deployments across 1,100+ properties in diverse markets and led a 27-member team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - all while enhancing guest experience and operational efficiency.

Today, I’m a Production Engineer at Bank of America, supporting the Enterprise Risk & Finance Technology organization. My work focuses on the stability, resilience, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems that power risk, finance, and regulatory functions at enterprise scale.

I’m most energized at the intersection of technology and business strategy - where reliability, scale, and user impact come together. I value ownership, continuous learning, and delivering outcomes that matter.

Open to connecting with professionals across technology, product, data, and financial systems.

Results-driven technology professional with experience across hospitality tech, SaaS product engineering, and enterprise financial systems. I thrive in complex environments where solving operational challenges and building scalable, reliable systems ... Show more

Je travaille en freelance comme lead UX designer, psychologue depuis le dernier millénaire. Mon parcours m’a permis de travailler sur des sujets variés allant du WAP à la télévision, en passant par, le web, le e-commerce et les applications professionnelles ou le design de service. Ma vision de l’expérience utilisateur repose sur deux démarches complémentaires, l’une pragmatique autour de la conception de services et l’autre stratégique autour de l’évolution des organisations et l’intégration du design au sein des équipes.

Je travaille depuis 2020 pour beta.gouv.fr toujours en freelance afin d’essayer d’améliorer les services publics avec l’intention de changer le monde, de le rendre meilleur et de limiter la crise climatique qui arrive, mais avant ça il faut que je pense à faire du pain et bien d’autres choses plus ou moins futile comme un potager, du miel et du cidre.

Je travaille en freelance comme lead UX designer, psychologue depuis le dernier millénaire. Mon parcours m’a permis de travailler sur des sujets variés allant du WAP à la télévision, en passant par, le web, le e-commerce et les applications professio... Show more

Gagan is a senior quant developer working on latency-sensitive trading systems, where correctness, performance, and confidentiality are tightly coupled. His work involves designing infrastructure that handles sensitive data and proprietary strategies under strict performance constraints.

Gagan is a senior quant developer working on latency-sensitive trading systems, where correctness, performance, and confidentiality are tightly coupled. His work involves designing infrastructure that handles sensitive data and proprietary strategies... Show more

Cloud Architect at Aruba Cloud, passionate about cloud-native architectures, Platform Engineering, and infrastructure automation.

Amedeo embraced Kubernetes in 2016 during his Master’s thesis in Computer Engineering at the University of Bologna, where he explored containerization and large-scale cloud-native application deployment. His research work led to publications in international scientific venues including ACM and IEEE.

Since then, the cloud-native ecosystem has been at the core of his professional journey. He focuses on designing scalable, production-grade platforms that combine Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and GitOps principles to enable secure and self-service developer experiences.

A strong advocate of open standards and the CNCF ecosystem, Amedeo has earned multiple certifications from The Linux Foundation, including CKA, CKAD, CKS, KCNA, and KCSA. He is among the first Italians to complete the KubeAstronaut program. He also holds certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect and Elasticsearch Certified Engineer.

He believes Kubernetes is not just a container orchestrator, but a foundational layer for building modern internal developer platforms.

Cloud Architect at Aruba Cloud, passionate about cloud-native architectures, Platform Engineering, and infrastructure automation. Amedeo embraced Kubernetes in 2016 during his Master’s thesis in Computer Engineering at the University of Bologna, w... Show more