Mathias Biilmann

CEO at Netlify

🎤 From DX to AX | Mathias is the CEO and co-founder of Netlify, leading the fastest growing platform for modern web development. He introduced agent experience (AX) for the AI era and coined Jamstack, a movement he led that reshaped modern web development. Today, Matt is pioneering an agent-friendly web, helping developers adapt to the changes that AI brings. A builder at heart, he's also constantly working to improve web architecture, champion DX, and empower developers to shape the future.

Sara Tandowsky

CEO @ Gitbook

Previous COO at Framer before becoming COO at GitBook where Sara became CEO in march 2023, leading its mission to reinvent documentation with AI-powered tools and collaborative knowledge platforms.

Daniel Thompson-Yvetot

Author @Tauri

Daniel Thompson-Yvetot is an open-source champion, most renowned for the Tauri Framework that he co-founded. He wrote the first book in Europe about the Cyber Resilience Act (Manufacturing European Software). As an active member of the Open Regulatory Compliance Working Group, he is at the forefront of discussing and disseminating the impacts that the CRA and PLD will have on all of us. He lives in Malta.

Wei Hu

Senior Vice President of Research and Development @Oracle USA

Wei Hu is the Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Oracle. He leads the development of mission-critical database capabilities as well Blockchain, Kubernetes, Microservices, and Globally Distributed Databases. Mr. Hu has B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has been with Oracle since 1998, holds more than 40 patents, and is the author and co-author of several books and papers.

Bob van Luijt

CEO & Co-Founder @Weaviate

Bob van Luijt is a technology entrepreneur, technologist, and new media artist from the Netherlands. He is the co-founder of Weaviate and the chairman of the Creative Software Foundation. In March 2016 Van Luijt started the open source vector search engine Weaviate. He has published and lectured about (open-source) software business models and the positioning of broadly applicable infrastructure software (e.g., databases and search engines). During a presentation for TEDxUniversiteitVanAmsterdam he shared his ideas about how the evolvement of language impacts ideas in software development.

Srini Srinivasan

Founder @ Aerospike

Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Aerospike. When it comes to databases, Srini Srinivasan is one of the recognized pioneers of Silicon Valley. He has two decades of experience designing, developing and operating high scale infrastructures. He also has over a dozen patents in database, web, mobile and distributed systems technologies. Srini co-founded Aerospike to solve the scaling problems he experienced with Oracle databases while he was Senior Director of Engineering at Yahoo. Srini has a B.Tech, Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Alex Olivier

Co-founder @ Cerbos

Co-founder & CPO at Cerbos, an open-source authorization platform, and co-chair of the OpenID AuthZEN working group, which standardizes fine-grained authorization. He specializes in authorization systems, with a recent focus on workload identity and AI security.

Gabriel Ramirez

Senior Engineering Manager @ Github

Lead Software Engineer and Engineering Manager with 15 years of experience specializing in system hands on engineering, software stabilization, cost reduction, and technical leadership. I studied sociology, anthropology, ML, and Data Science. I also spent the early part of my career exploring social networks. Outside my day job I'm a potter and coffee roaster.

Ingrid Tappin

Founder & CEO @ Diverse Leaders in Tech

Ingrid Tappin, CEO and Founder of Diverse Leaders in Tech (DLiT), is dedicated to setting the standard for DEI excellence in European tech. She leads the first community-driven DEI platform in the Netherlands through DLiT. Her organization employs a data-led approach, peer-to-peer learning solutions, and a robust DEI partner network to help companies attract, retain, and harness the innovation power of diverse teams, all supported by scalable tech solutions. Ingrid Tappin’s commitment to social impact is evident in her efforts to foster inclusive workplaces that not only recognize but also leverage the benefits of diversity. Her work ensures that DEI initiatives are not just theoretical but practical and impactful, driving real change within organizations. Join us at the DEI Stage and Diversity & Inclusion Lounge to gain valuable insights from Ingrid Tappin and learn how to transform your organization’s approach to diversity and inclusion. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.

Tuomas Artman

Co-founder and CTO @ Linear

Co-founder and CTO of product tooling startup, Linear. He’s been a software engineer for more than 20 years, alternating between being a developer, a founder and an engineering manager. He previously worked at a company aspiring to be the “Disney of China,’’ at Groupon, and at Uber

Pini Reznik

CEO at re:cinq

A seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in the software industry. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of re:cinq, experts in Cloud Native and AI platform engineering. Former software engineer, Co-Founder of a Cloud Native consultancy and O’Reilly author.

Arinc Kokturk

Engineering Manager @ Tesla

A multidisciplinary professional blending quality, creativity and aesthetics. I strive to provide fresh, practical solutions to complex challenges, drawing from over a decade of professional experience. I believe in blending different disciplines to enrich collaborations and contribute to the growth of individuals and teams by sharing my expertise. While technology remains my primary focus, I make a conscious effort to explore various interests that remind me there is a vibrant world beyond the virtual realm. Engaging in these diverse activities adds depth and breadth to my life, continually opening new horizons for me. I am creative, art-minded, organized, responsible, quick learner, eager to share knowledge and open to new ideas. I am passionate about music creation, capturing memories through photography, and exploring the world. I find pleasure in the pursuit of continual learning and relishing life’s diverse experiences."

Alex Shershebnev

Head of ML/DevOps @Zencoder

Alex Shershebnev is a seasoned Computer Vision and MLOps Engineer with over nine years of experience shaping the future of AI-driven software development. Currently, Alex leads the ML/DevOps team at Zencoder, where he leverages his extensive background in Software Engineering, ML and DevOps to deliver high-quality machine learning solutions. His work spans complex data pipelines, cloud infrastructure management (GCP, Kubernetes), and advanced ML/DevOps pipelines, ensuring scalability and efficiency. Before Zencoder, Alex played pivotal roles in numerous projects, including leading teams at Sanas, ivi and MTS AI. His technical expertise in machine learning, data science, and bioinformatics has led to impactful solutions across industries, ranging from bioinformatics at the University of Massachusetts to video analysis at ivi.ru and MTS AI. Alex has a proven track record of managing complex infrastructure that scales to hundreds of GPUs, enabling effective and easy use of cloud infrastructure for data scientists while driving down costs through cloud consolidation efforts and boosting productivity through the deployment of sophisticated AI models. In addition to his technical contributions, Alex has been instrumental in mentoring teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. His deep understanding of AI systems, from developing recommendation engines to cutting-edge computer vision algorithms to voice and NLP, positions him as a thought leader in the AI and ML space. Whether it’s speaking on the latest advancements in MLOps, sharing insights on AI-driven automation, or discussing the future of AI in the enterprise, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge, practical experience, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.

Milica Aleksic

Senior Software Engineer @ Novium and Co-Founder of Women in Tech Niš

A Senior Software Engineer with experience in building scalable web and mobile apps, currently focused on React Native. She is also the co-founder of Women in Tech Niš, who leads community initiatives, organizes community events, and advocates for diversity in the tech industry. Milica has spoken at international conferences where she shares her insights and knowledge with the community.