Speakers

With over 25 years of leadership experience in the high-tech sector, Firas Saedaddin has established himself as an authority in telecommunications, corporate communication, digital media, and advertising. His international career has spanned France, the USA, China, and Malaysia, where he successfully led market entry strategies and sales management for global giants such as Alcatel-Lucent (now part of Nokia) and Genesys.

As the visionary behind Tridacna Holding and the consulting firm AGA Group—and co-founder of 4u-ventures—Firas is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and business angel who is passionate about fostering the next generation of innovators. He has supported countless founders, startups, and companies on their journey toward sustainable growth, always emphasizing innovation, resilience, perseverance, and impact. Deeply embedded in forward-looking fields such as Deep Tech, Health Tech, and Food Tech, Firas continues to drive innovation and sustainable progress, ensuring that the next generation of startups is well-equipped to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. His insights also culminate in his co-authorship of the book How to Start-Up, published in December 2024.

Recognized as one of Austria’s key experts in the economic field—especially in the areas of SMBs and startups—Firas has been a trusted advisor to one of Austria’s largest political parties, a key stakeholder in the current Austrian government. His strategic guidance in shaping economic policy and driving entrepreneurial growth has cemented his status as a key expert within the national ecosystem. In addition to his advisory role at the national level, Firas also serves as a city council member in a district parliament in Vienna.

Furthermore, Firas promotes labor market integration for individuals with refugee and migration backgrounds and champions economic advancement across the community. His work seamlessly bridges international business leadership and local civic engagement, positioning him as a transformative force both in Austria and on the global stage.

​​I’m a licensed self-mastery, career and business coach, an accountability partner, helping professionals and teams to overcome challenges and achieve their goals even amidst life’s challenges. With 20+ years of diverse experience in design, sales, training, coaching, public speaking and leadership across Turkey, Germany, and Austria, I coach and train with a cross-disciplinary and multi-cultural experience. I hold a business coaching license through Austrian Chamber of Commerce.

Being recognised amongst “Top 15 Coaches in Vienna” in 2022-23-24, I have helped clients from Google, BP, OSCE, Daikin, Turkish Airlines, Pfizer and The World Bank Group to take their personal mastery and leadership skills to the next level.

​Whether through coaching, training, facilitation, or speaking, I work closely with individuals and leaders to get them unstuck, inspired, and ready to embrace change. Human architecture is my passion and behavioural change for peak individual & professional performance is the core of my work.

I provide emphatic, structured and solution-focused coaching on personal & professional development and leadership, training, Lego® Serious Play® facilitation, and high-performance team coaching. Time and resource efficient action for managing stress levels, improving job performance and achieving a better work-personal life balance. Outcome? Mindful, purposeful life and career transformations. As a Professional Certified Coach located in Vienna Austria with an architectural background and experience in coaching and leadership, I specialise in supporting you to create more opportunities in your career. My approach focuses on time and change management for professionals to enhance productivity, learn new skills and ensure continuous career success. Without neglecting self-care, we co-create a blueprint to keep you on track even when life gets in the way.

​Beyond my work, I harbour a deep desire to be a force for positive change. My work is a reflection of this, as I help others unlock their potential and create lasting transformation, both for themselves and the teams they lead.​

I coach and train in English and Turkish, I am fluent in German.

Nahed Hatahet is a pioneer and visionary of digital and AI-supported transformation, who has been shaping change in companies with passion and deep understanding for over 30 years. As a thought leader and consultant, he advocates for human-centered digitalization that puts people at the heart and positively influences the work culture. His conviction: Technology, especially artificial intelligence, is a tool that helps us unlock our full potential and create a more fulfilling work environment.

With inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, comprehensive training sessions, and groundbreaking articles, Nahed Hatahet demonstrates how companies can shape the digital future through a clear strategy that prioritizes people. His approaches resonate and captivate because he succeeds in making the often abstract topics of digitalization tangible and accessible. Companies that work with him not only experience a transformation of their processes but also a genuine shift towards a more sustainably productive and human-centered way of working.

Nahed’s professional journey is marked by pioneering projects and long-term commitments: In 2007, he founded HATAHET productivity solutions GmbH, which he successfully led for over 17 years before selling it successfully. With this company, he set new standards for innovative solutions for the digital workplace and established himself as an expert in efficient, human-centered productivity strategies.

As Vice President of the Association of Austrian Software Industry (VÖSI) from 2018 to 2024, he actively shaped digital transformation in Austria and was committed to addressing the societal and political implications of digitalization as both a board member and vice president.

Today, Nahed Hatahet supports companies as a freelance consultant, mentor, trainer, visionary, and AI transformation advisor. He inspires audiences as a keynote speaker and moderator, reaching beyond the borders of Austria. He accompanies them on their journey towards a sustainable, people-centered digital future.

Neema is a founder of EMEA Venture Builder and NEEMA AI.

She is an expert in Artificial Intelligence with a strong background in data science, software development, and digital transformation. She specializes in creating AI solutions that emphasize ethical, transparent, and human-centered approaches. Her experience covers software engineering, AI education, and Ethics.

Anne Galloway’s career took a transformative turn when she relocated from Scotland to the Netherlands in 2006. Embracing change, she retrained, pivoted careers, and discovered her true calling – helping others navigate their own career journeys with confidence.

Now an award-winning certified resume writer, employment interview consultant, and career coach, Anne has helped countless professionals overcome career roadblocks, secure their dream jobs, and advance in their fields. Her expertise has been recognized through multiple resume writing and career coaching awards, solidifying her reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Anne is also a published author, having written several books, including Your Path to Career Success series, designed to empower job seekers and career changers with practical, results-driven strategies.

When she’s not guiding professionals toward career success, Anne can be found hill walking and taking on long-distance hikes, embracing the same perseverance and goal-setting mindset that she instills in her clients.

Fatemeh-Shirin Asgari – Strategic Procurement Expert | Speaker | AI & IT Manager

Shirin is an passionate AI and IT strategist with international professional experience, primarily in technical industries. Her expertise lies in AI strategy, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and their impact on the Future of Work. She combines strategic thinking with bold, forward-looking decision-making, while also knowing that adaptability is key— a skill she has mastered not only in business but also as an aerial acrobat.

With extensive experience in strategic procurement, negotiation, and strategic planning, she excels at bridging the gap between technology and business. As an AI speaker on various stages and podcasts, she makes complex topics accessible and inspiring.

She is passionate about connecting people and ideas and believes in making education and technology accessible to everyone. Her core values include equal education opportunities, AI for all—not just for humans.

Shirin is an ambassador for Women in ICT and a member of Women in AI Austria. Two communities that actively promote women in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Austria