Travel & Tourism

Experts in the promotion and management of travel experiences, focusing on leisure, business, and cultural exploration

Brian Reed

Brian Reed

Brian Reed brings decades of experience in mobile, apps, security and innovation helping global organizations, transformation trailblazers and top mobile brands while growing Appdome, NowSecure, Good Technology, BlackBerry, BoxTone, ZeroFox, and more. Jump on his storyteller thrill rides - his amazing collection of real-world stories and practical best practice trainings never ends! Frequent speaker at events large and small including OWASP, Droidcon, BSides, Mobile World Congress, FS-ISAC, HIMSS and more, and Host DevSecOps Bunch webcast.

Brian Reed brings decades of experience in mobile, apps, security and innovation helping global organizations, transformation trailblazers and top mobile brands while growing Appdome, NowSecure, Good Technology, BlackBerry, BoxTone, ZeroFox, and more... Show more

Cheryl Sleboda Whited

Cheryl Sleboda Whited

Cheryl Sleboda Whited is an nationally known author and sewing teacher, with almost 30 years of niche industry retail experience. She recently opened her new click and mortar business in Paducah KY, also known as Quilt City USA.

Cheryl Sleboda Whited is an nationally known author and sewing teacher, with almost 30 years of niche industry retail experience. She recently opened her new click and mortar business in Paducah KY, also known as Quilt City USA. Show more

Alex Stuart

Alex Stuart

Alex is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Confluent, coaching and guiding businesses across Europe on their path to adopting data in motion. His career has spanned from software development in the nuclear power industry to Mainframe engineering for a credit bureau, before moving into Presales at Splunk and Confluent. Alex is passionate about helping people not just recognise the value in their data, but the art of controlling it too. Outside of the office, he’s 52 countries into visiting The World, a STEM early-careers coach and advocate, and a keen runner.

Alex is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Confluent, coaching and guiding businesses across Europe on their path to adopting data in motion. His career has spanned from software development in the nuclear power industry to Mainframe engineering for a cr... Show more

Greg Lacan

Greg Lacan

Greg Lacan is a seasoned SEO strategist and NFT enthusiast with years of experience promoting NFT, crypto, and blockchain projects globally. As COO for a leading agency, Greg has developed innovative strategies to promote NFT projects online, implementing SEO best practices to attract potential buyers. Greg brings his expertise and passion for the industry to provide attendees with valuable insights and actionable strategies for success in the NFT market.

Greg Lacan is a seasoned SEO strategist and NFT enthusiast with years of experience promoting NFT, crypto, and blockchain projects globally. As COO for a leading agency, Greg has developed innovative strategies to promote NFT projects online, impleme... Show more

kemal Selim Tekinarslan

kemal Selim Tekinarslan

Kemal Selim Tekinarslan is an experienced Android engineer with a decade of expertise in developing Android applications. Currently based in Berlin, he works at Holiday Pirates GmbH, focusing on the development of travel applications. With a deep passion for mobile technology and its potential to improve human lives, Kemal actively participates as an attendee at renowned events such as Droidcon series, Android Makers Paris, and ADDC Barcelona. These conferences provide him with valuable insights and inspiration, allowing him to stay updated on the latest advancements in Android development.

To further broaden his horizons, Kemal embarked on an enriching journey across the American continent, exploring new landscapes, cultures, and ideas. During his trip, he had the privilege of visiting Silicon Valley and had the opportunity to step foot in renowned tech giants like Google and Facebook. These experiences have not only expanded his perspectives but also provided him with a deeper understanding of industry trends and practices. Kemal's thirst for knowledge and diverse experiences drives him to continuously push the boundaries of his craft and make a lasting impact in the field of Android engineering.

Kemal Selim Tekinarslan is an experienced Android engineer with a decade of expertise in developing Android applications. Currently based in Berlin, he works at Holiday Pirates GmbH, focusing on the development of travel applications. With a deep pas... Show more

Isam Vaid

Isam Vaid

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience includes addressing health issues and disparities affecting specific populations concerning health conditions, health outcomes, and premature mortality. Driven by a commitment to good health, Dr. Vaid maintains a comprehensive skill set as a public health scientist. This includes keeping abreast of current literature, conducting critical research and analyses, preparing analytical and internal technical reports, designing training protocols, and implementing systems approaches to enhance administrative functions.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vaid has also deeply engaged in public health initiatives at the intersection of public health, faith communities, and religious values. This critical area of public health, which closely ties with social determinants of health, has been significantly enriched by his decades of experience in interfaith collaboration within community and academic settings. Here, he focuses on deep learning, bridge-building, peace initiatives, and fostering inclusive communities among people of different faiths or those without a faith affiliation.

Dr. Vaid has been recognized with numerous honors throughout his career, including Outstanding Contributions to the Employment of Disabled Persons and Outstanding Performance and Lasting Contributions. His dedication to volunteerism is equally significant to his professional endeavors; he is an avid proponent of environmental justice, recognizing its critical overlap with social justice. Dr. Vaid has led humanitarian relief efforts for domestic and international disasters and ecological conservation projects. Outside his professional life, he enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, profoundly appreciates the arts, and relishes personal and interfaith travel across the globe.

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience inclu... Show more

Marija Todosovska

Marija Todosovska

Marija Todosovska works as a Data Scientist at Sixt, based in Munich, Germany. She works with Time Series Forecasting and Predictive Modelling, building models, modelling data and deploying in a productionalised infrastructure. Using her knowledge of Data Science, every day she works hands-on to deal with the challenges of modelling data in the travel industry. In the past, she has worked with Time Series Forecasting and Predictive Modelling in the Financial Sector, as well as Natural Language Processing.

Marija Todosovska works as a Data Scientist at Sixt, based in Munich, Germany. She works with Time Series Forecasting and Predictive Modelling, building models, modelling data and deploying in a productionalised infrastructure. Using her knowledge of... Show more

Saimanoj Seshagiri

Saimanoj Seshagiri

I specialize in optimizing and managing system integrations to ensure seamless data flow and efficient business operations. With extensive experience in middleware technologies, I have a proven track record of streamlining complex IT environments and driving automation to enhance overall performance.

I specialize in optimizing and managing system integrations to ensure seamless data flow and efficient business operations. With extensive experience in middleware technologies, I have a proven track record of streamlining complex IT environments and... Show more

Pep Pla

Pep Pla

Pep has a broad experience in several database platforms, but in recent years he has focused on MySQL. His work abides by the motto of Mission Control at NASA: “Tough and competent”. Tough means you are accountable for what you do or fail to do, it means compromise and responsibility. Competent means that you take nothing for granted and you must never be found short in knowledge and skills. This is how Pep feels and lives database management. He is also interested in applying Lean culture to his job and enjoys living in Barcelona with his kids and his partner.

Pep has a broad experience in several database platforms, but in recent years he has focused on MySQL. His work abides by the motto of Mission Control at NASA: “Tough and competent”. Tough means you are accountable for what you do or fail to do, it m... Show more

Caleb Nanigah

Caleb Nanigah

I am a versatile professional with a background in petroleum engineering and over a decade of experience in the technology industry. Currently working as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Viamo, a social enterprise.

In my position at Viamo, I work with and oversee the quality assurance process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish testing strategies and provide valuable feedback.

I write code in PHP/JS as a hobby.

I am a versatile professional with a background in petroleum engineering and over a decade of experience in the technology industry. Currently working as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Viamo, a social enterprise. In my position at Viamo, I work w... Show more

Roy Martinez

Roy Martinez

Roy has over a decade of experience working in enterprise software sales, focusing on Microsoft collaboration and modern workplace solutions. Early on in his career, he fell in love with SharePoint, for better or worse, and that has evolved into a passion for Teams and M365 in general.

"My approach is centered on empowering organizations to unleash the full potential of Microsoft 365. By providing comprehensive training and support, implementing proven governance frameworks, and identifying potential security risks, I help organizations streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve productivity."

Roy has over a decade of experience working in enterprise software sales, focusing on Microsoft collaboration and modern workplace solutions. Early on in his career, he fell in love with SharePoint, for better or worse, and that has evolved into a pa... Show more

Mark Jacobs

Mark Jacobs

Mark Jacobs is a visionary leader and a proven authority in scaling midlife, middle-market companies. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, he has mastered the art of leveraging technology, data-driven strategies, and deep market insights to accelerate enterprise value and profitability.

As the Founding Partner of ScaleWerksSM, Mark pioneered the first business accelerator tailored specifically for mid-life companies, helping them overcome growth plateaus and achieve efficient, sustainable scaling. His proprietary SmartScaleSM protocol has transformed how businesses scale, making him a sought-after strategist for companies aiming for exponential growth.

Mark currently serves on the boards of Stahly Engineering & Associates, Bio::Neos, and OCD Solutions, where he drives enterprise value acceleration, leadership performance, and technology-driven transformation. His career journey—from founding his first business at 16 to leading successful turnarounds and high-growth ventures—demonstrates his deep expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and leadership development.

Holding an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University, Mark combines financial acumen with hands-on business transformation experience. Based in Montana, he balances professional excellence with community involvement and outdoor pursuits.

As a speaker, Mark challenges conventional thinking and delivers actionable insights for leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of scaling in today’s dynamic market.

✅ Expertise: Business Scaling | Enterprise Value Acceleration | Leadership & Culture Transformation | Data-Driven Growth Strategies | Technology as a Strategic Advantage

Mark Jacobs is a visionary leader and a proven authority in scaling midlife, middle-market companies. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience, he has mastered the art of leveraging technology, data-driven strategies, and deep market ins... Show more

Esteba Josue Apunte Ayala

Esteba Josue Apunte Ayala

Soy Licenciado en Turismo Historico Cultural, estudiante de Maestría en Educación Superior en la Universidad Estatal de Milagro

Soy Licenciado en Turismo Historico Cultural, estudiante de Maestría en Educación Superior en la Universidad Estatal de Milagro Show more

Piyusha Pilania

Piyusha Pilania

Piyusha is a seasoned Salesforce consultant with 10 years of experience. She is a passionate five-star Ranger with nine Salesforce certifications and accreditations. Throughout her career, Piyusha has collaborated with multiple Fortune 500 clients, helping to solve their business challenges and leading consulting teams.
Currently, Piyusha is the Salesforce Consulting Manager at Horizontal Digital. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in Martech, data, and Salesforce, and she has a deep interest in the convergence of data, AI, and Salesforce. She is also the community group leader for Salesforce Salesblazers APAC and has been running a bi-weekly LinkedIn Live series since 2021 to support the Trailblazers. Her mission is to elevate the knowledge and skills of Salesforce trailblazers and to grow the Salesforce community in Vadodara and APAC.

Piyusha is a seasoned Salesforce consultant with 10 years of experience. She is a passionate five-star Ranger with nine Salesforce certifications and accreditations. Throughout her career, Piyusha has collaborated with multiple Fortune 500 clients, h... Show more

Fernando Hamasaki de Amorim

Fernando Hamasaki de Amorim

Passionate software engineer with 20+ years of experience, now and then contributing to open source projects. Currently building Elixir applications at Vio.com to get every traveler the best accommodation deal, worldwide.

Amateur basketball player, husband of a beautiful woman, and father of a young promising footballer.

Passionate software engineer with 20+ years of experience, now and then contributing to open source projects. Currently building Elixir applications at Vio.com to get every traveler the best accommodation deal, worldwide. Amateur basketball player... Show more

Svetlana Kouznetsova

Svetlana Kouznetsova

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent consultant and accessibility trailblazer based in NYC area. Sveta helps regular businesses make their mainstream web, media, and events more accessible to the world's largest minority of 1.85 billion of disabled people. She is also a founder of Audio Accessibility providing consultation on improving communication and information access to 466 million of deaf and hard of hearing people worldwide. Sveta is a book author and an international speaker. Her TEDx talk uncovers the benefits of high quality captioning access that increase audience and ROI for businesses. She has an MS degree in Internet Technology and over 20 years of experience in design, technology, and accessibility. Sveta’s combination of personal experience with deafness and professional expertise with accessibility gives people valuable insight into the importance of accessibility.

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent consultant and accessibility trailblazer based in NYC area. Sveta helps regular businesses make their mainstream web, media, and events more accessible to the world's largest minority of 1.85 billion of ... Show more

Malav Vyas

Malav Vyas

I am a security researcher with experience in Exploit Development and Vulnerability research. I mostly dabble around with Windows and IoT software environment to find vulnerabilities and develop exploits. I also contribute my time with infosec communities such as Null, Bsides, OWASP

I am a security researcher with experience in Exploit Development and Vulnerability research. I mostly dabble around with Windows and IoT software environment to find vulnerabilities and develop exploits. I also contribute my time with infosec commun... Show more

Bahar Ramazanova

Bahar Ramazanova

Bahar is a Flutter developer and co-founder at Altogether startup, a pioneering law tech platform designed to serve persons with disabilities. With a passion for inclusive design and innovation, Bahar played a pivotal role in leading her team to victory as the 1st place winner at the Global BeChangeMaker 2023 Competition held in Dublin, Ireland organized by WorldSkills and HP Foundation. Drawing on her extensive experience, Bahar has actively collaborated with persons with disabilities to identify and address accessibility challenges within Flutter applications. Through direct engagement and rigorous testing, she has managed to enhance accessibility and ensure adherence to legal compliance guidelines. Furthermore, Bahar also has a background in legal compliance complementing her technical expertise.

Bahar is a Flutter developer and co-founder at Altogether startup, a pioneering law tech platform designed to serve persons with disabilities. With a passion for inclusive design and innovation, Bahar played a pivotal role in leading her team to vict... Show more

Hugo Hamon

Hugo Hamon

Hugo Hamon is a PHP and Symfony certified developer. He worked nine years for SensioLabs, the creators of Symfony, as a Web developer, head of training and software architect. He joined Dayuse.com as a backend lead developer between 2018 and 2020. He's now a full time freelance PHP developer at his own company KODERO

Hugo Hamon is a PHP and Symfony certified developer. He worked nine years for SensioLabs, the creators of Symfony, as a Web developer, head of training and software architect. He joined Dayuse.com as a backend lead developer between 2018 and 2020. He... Show more

Dezaree' Lusk

Dezaree' Lusk

Dezaree' Lusk is originally from Dallas, Texas. She received her Cosmetologist license from Duncanville High School in 2011. Dezaree' received her Bachelor's of Social Work Degree from Prairie View A & M University in December of 2014, and her Master's of Social Work Degree from the University of Houston in May of 2016. Dezaree' is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Health & Behavioral Health. Her experience includes being a Director at the second largest psychiatric hospital in Houston, Texas. With Divine Beauty Bar, Dezaree has combined her love for Cosmetology and Social Work by helping individuals experiencing hair loss (Alopecia). Divine Beauty Bar is widely known for their Wigs for Veterans at no cost initiative! Dezaree' has taken this initiative further by leaving the Corporate world and becoming a full-time, licensed Cosmetology School Owner of Divine Beauty Bar & Hair Loss Institute. Programs include Cranial Prosthesis Curriculum teaching others how to accept Insurance and Veteran Benefits, Permanent Makeup, a full Cosmetology Program and much more!

Dezaree' Lusk is originally from Dallas, Texas. She received her Cosmetologist license from Duncanville High School in 2011. Dezaree' received her Bachelor's of Social Work Degree from Prairie View A & M University in December of 2014, and her Master... Show more

Luis Kalckstein

Luis Kalckstein

Since 2019, I am a passionate software engineer and data scientist, always looking for the next challenge.
With 9 competition wins, from national hackathons to big international competitions with thousands of participants, my aim is to do whatever it takes to win.

My public speaking experience includes conferences all over Austria, from the CIO Congress, conferences in the economic chamber of Austria, to presenting projects to the Austrian president and various ministers.

Since 2019, I am a passionate software engineer and data scientist, always looking for the next challenge. With 9 competition wins, from national hackathons to big international competitions with thousands of participants, my aim is to do whatever ... Show more

Mateusz Zalewski

Mateusz Zalewski

Being a programmer is not only my job - it is a way of my life. I’m a strong BDD believer and testing enthusiast, curious about the world and passionate about science. For the last few years, I’m a Sylius core-team member, working hard on developing the best e-commerce framework, also doing training and talks about Sylius, testing, and programming itself.
Privately a member of a medieval reenactment group and a fervent traveler. I love to see new places, meet interesting people and develop myself to be a better programmer and a better human being.

Being a programmer is not only my job - it is a way of my life. I’m a strong BDD believer and testing enthusiast, curious about the world and passionate about science. For the last few years, I’m a Sylius core-team member, working hard on developing ... Show more

Emeka Jay Eze

Emeka Jay Eze

I’m a UX designer with four years of experience, and I’m looking for opportunities to speak and share my knowledge. I want to connect with others in the industry, contribute to meaningful conversations, and showcase my skills to a wider audience.

I’m a UX designer with four years of experience, and I’m looking for opportunities to speak and share my knowledge. I want to connect with others in the industry, contribute to meaningful conversations, and showcase my skills to a wider audience. Show more

Parabhnoor Singh Mehra

Parabhnoor Singh Mehra

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. I’ve given talks at college events and love breaking down complex topics into simple, fun explanations. My goal is to make this session interactive and help everyone understand the basics of Machine Learning, even if you’re new to it. Let’s explore the world of AI together.

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing m... Show more

Felicien Mukamba

Felicien Mukamba

Passionné de la technologie

Passionné de la technologie Show more

Wabala Buloze karonda

Wabala Buloze karonda

Je m'appelle Wabala un passionné de la programmation(python) j' aime partager le peu que j'ai et apprendre beaucoup plus des autres passionnés de la programmation comme moi.

Je m'appelle Wabala un passionné de la programmation(python) j' aime partager le peu que j'ai et apprendre beaucoup plus des autres passionnés de la programmation comme moi. Show more

Kirill Klimov

Kirill Klimov

I help organizations use modern management methods and frameworks such as Flight Levels, Kanban, Leadership Circle Profile, and others to drive meaningful change within an organization to become an awesome workplace and deliver the best to its customers.

I help organizations use modern management methods and frameworks such as Flight Levels, Kanban, Leadership Circle Profile, and others to drive meaningful change within an organization to become an awesome workplace and deliver the best to its custom... Show more

Jatinkumar Parmar

Jatinkumar Parmar

Hi 👋🏻! My name is Jatinkumar , and I am a Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher and Data Scientist. Currently, I am working at Researcher as a Technical Specialist in the domains of Full-Stack Development, Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning. I have deep knowledge of Industry 4.0 including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cloud Computing(including GCP & AWS), and over 5 years of experience in this area.

Hi 👋🏻! My name is Jatinkumar , and I am a Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher and Data Scientist. Currently, I am working at Researcher as a Technical Specialist in the domains of Full-Stack Development, Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning. I ha... Show more

Jeremy Edmonds

Jeremy Edmonds

Jeremy Edmonds is the Vice President of People and Culture for Snooze, an A.M. Eatery. His love for people, process and the employee experience led him to his career in Human Resources. Jeremy’s relentless pursuit of the best of the best employee experience and passion for culture has been a driving force throughout his career. After spending 11 years in talent recruiting, Jeremy turned his focus toward the science of engagement, and has built a career as a thought leader in the culture, performance development, and leadership space.

Mentors throughout his career have shaped the leader Jeremy is today. Jeremy believes that mentorship is a great way to grow professionally and loves the opportunity to create connection in the pursuit of growth. As a seasoned practitioner of leadership development, Jeremy is committed to helping to grow and develop emerging leaders.

Jeremy serves on the board of directors for The Snooze Compass Foundation and Heart and Hand, a Denver based non-profit that connects students with afterschool programing that helps them with homework, exposes them to new passions and provides a healthy dose of love. Jeremy also serves on the advisory board for FSR and QSR magazines.

Throughout his career, Jeremy has been a champion for diversity, leading multiple programs focused on the acquisition, development, and employee experience for underrepresented employees. Being a foodie at heart with a love for all things food and beverage, he is thrilled to spend his days creating moments and experiences for Snoozers across America! In his spare time, Jeremy loves to read, cook, and travel with his family. Jeremy is a Disney Theme Park fanatic!

Jeremy Edmonds is the Vice President of People and Culture for Snooze, an A.M. Eatery. His love for people, process and the employee experience led him to his career in Human Resources. Jeremy’s relentless pursuit of the best of the best employee exp... Show more

Heather Wilde Renze

Heather Wilde Renze

Heather Wilde is CTO of TheDifference and is also known as the Unicorn Whisperer because of her special focus on entrepreneurs. She is a professional growth expert, executive coach, best-selling author, and speaker. One of the founding team of Evernote, and co-founder of TWIP, she has won multiple awards for her writing, technology, coaching, and mentorship, including the 2020 International Impact Award for her latest book, "Birth of a Unicorn".

Both a patent inventor and game designer, she is trailblazing the way for other women to do the same.
She has appeared on Huffpost Live and ABC News, and has appeared in Mashable, BBC News, Huffington Post, and in the Wall Street Journal as well as many other industry publications. Her clients cover North America, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East and she offers training internationally on tech topics such as Cybersecurity, Anticipatory Design, and the Dangers of Overwork.

Wilde's popular Inc and Forbes columns span social media, entrepreneurialism, startups, leadership, fundraising, and diversity issues. She lives in Las Vegas.

Heather Wilde is CTO of TheDifference and is also known as the Unicorn Whisperer because of her special focus on entrepreneurs. She is a professional growth expert, executive coach, best-selling author, and speaker. One of the founding team of Everno... Show more

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