Speakers

With over 15 years of experience in the multi-asset CFD financial industry, I have developed a deep passion for this fast-paced and dynamic field. My career journey has allowed me to explore various roles, from Head of Sales and Business Development to Director of Sales and Business Development, and even consulting for other firms, before joining Exness in 2022 as a Trading Training Specialist.

At Exness, my focus is on creating seamless onboarding experiences, helping new employees integrate smoothly and build the skills necessary for success. I specialise in developing comprehensive training programs, delivering them in ways that cater to various learning styles. Beyond training, I’m passionate about content creation, producing educational materials, including videos and voice-overs, and enhancing them with my proficiency in video and audio editing software.

My enthusiasm for the financial industry stems from its constant evolution, the opportunities it offers, and its global reach. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel the world due to this career, and my drive comes from seeing others succeed in the industry. It’s a space where you can grow, learn, and make a significant impact, and I’m passionate about inspiring others to see the same potential.

Passed Informatikai Llc. provides excellent software testing services since 2006. We deliver stable, reliable, high quality and cost-effective software testing services in numerous test environments in the below areas:

• Software testing
• Automated and manual testing
• Test automatisation
• Performance testing
• Test tool introduction
• Providing testing resources (T&M)
• Test audit
• Website testing

Andrea Fonsmorti is International Director at RED. Group Europe and has been working for several Fortune 500 companies in the field of Recruitment, Technology and Software. He is also leading the Tech recruitment division at RED. Recruitment with hands on market data and trends from top employers.

CEO at Neumann Technology Platform

With 7 years of expertise in IT recruitment, I specialise in sourcing top tech talent worldwide as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Exness. From reviewing applications to negotiating offers, I lead the entire recruitment process. My previous work with leading companies across the UK, France, and Italy has equipped me with deep insights into the fast-paced tech industry.

I am a recruitment team leader at Icruitment, working to provide the best quality recruitment processes and onboarding support to all kinds of businesses, from SMEs to multinational companies. We work in close collaboration with the team of Schönherz School Cooperative, to be able to provide workforce from trainees to experienced seniors or managers. Our goal is not just to recruit, but to help employees find their strengths and areas for improvement, to ensure their workplace engagement and commitment to their new organizations.

My responsibilty is to coordinate the work of our team of recruiters, to improve our processes and ensure not only productivity but also good team morale.

Hello! I’m Alexandra, a motivational trainer with 8 years of experience and a ton of enthusiasm! A few years ago, I realized I could make a real difference in people’s lives, not just through recruitment (which has always been more “famous”), but through the courses and training I deliver. 

Throughout this time, I’ve held courses on soft skills, employee motivation, public speaking, leadership, human resource management, and even entrepreneurship. I’ve worked with IT students, helping them create LinkedIn profiles and successful CVs, and I’ve been part of major projects such as the Career Caravan organized by Samsung and eJobs Romania. 🚀

International appearances? Of course! As an international speaker, I’ve taken the stage at events like:

• Web Summit (Lisbon) – where I presented the startup I represented countless times.
• Women in Tech – where I spoke about leadership and diversity.
• Leadership Conference for Women in Vienna – where I inspired women leaders from various industries.
• Berlin Conference – dedicated to entrepreneurs and successful leaders.
• PirateX – an event focused on startups and innovation
• Digital Summit (Cascais) – where I spoke about digital transformation and leadership.
• Unicorn Pitches (Lisbon) – where I served as a jury member, evaluating startup pitches.
• Entre platform (New York) – where I’ve led multiple workshops on entrepreneurship and innovation.

EIT Tech Talent (EU) – where I’ve had four courses approved: https://www.eitdeeptechtalent.eu/the-pledge/meet-the-pledgers/she-is-mom/

And let’s not forget the TV appearances! 🎥 I’ve appeared multiple times on TV in Bucharest, including on the stage of Imperiul Leilor (Romania’s version of Shark Tank), where I presented innovative ideas and startups.

In the past year, I’ve also added AI to my portfolio – I’m here to teach you how to communicate with artificial intelligence and how to streamline your job using AI. 🤖

Why do I do this?

Because I love inspiring people! I enjoy being on stage and bringing energy, solutions, and ideas that make a difference. 

So, if you want to boost your confidence, develop your communication skills, or learn how to work efficiently with AI, I’m here to help!

Contact

For any training or customized course, feel free to contact me at alexandra@talentcenter.ro 

I look forward to collaborating with you and your team to create effective, energetic solutions! 🚀

Csaba Bőthe has a degree in physics and started his career as a research biophysicist at the Enzymology Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. From 1992, he joined the Hungarian Innovation Association as a young assistant manager. In 1994, after completing his MBA studies, he joined Westel 900. From 1996, he worked as a deputy director of business development, and from 1998 as a sales director at the mobile telecommunications company.

In 2000, he received a PMD degree from Harvard Business School. Between 2001-2004, he led the construction of the Mobimak mobile telecommunications company in Macedonia as COO. Returning home, after the merger of T-Mobile and Magyar Telekom, he worked as the head of the SME division of the new company. In 2008, he became the Director of Customer Relations and Operational Support of T-Systems Hungary, and from 2011 he held the position of Deputy CEO.

Between 2012-2015, he worked as the CEO of IT Services Hungary, then in 2016 as the VP of Central and Eastern Europe of Liberty Global/UPC. After a one-year interim management detour, he joined Invitech ICT Services in 2018, then led Telenor’s large and medium-sized company sales between 2019-2022.

He returned to Invitech as CEO in 2022 to lead the transformation of the company and the B2B integration of the 4iG group. Founding board member of the Hungarian Innovation Foundation. Mentor of the Corvinus University Executive MBA program. Member of the 3rdGen consulting team. He is married with two children. Writer of numerous blogs and author of two books (Wonders of a Manager and Welcome to the Third Millennium – both published by Gondolat Publishing House).

User data security and privacy are top priorities for me and my team. That’s why we’re dedicated to developing an innovative solution to protect them in the digital space.

I am a motivated master’s student, currently studying Public Policy and Management at Corvinus University of Budapest. As I have graduated with an International Relations degree, I have good communication and organizational skills, making me a dynamic member of any team or project. In my individual work, I am confident, precise and efficient, and open to different people, cultures and fields of expertise. As a previous team leader in the College for Advanced Studies of Diplomacy in Practice, I have had the chance to advance my public speaking abilities which I am eager to put to a test at a more prestigious event.

Balázs Vinnai is an outsdanding actor of the Hungarian startup community and fintech industry, who burst into the Hungarian and regional business scene with the successful exit of the IND Group he founded and led. He has co-founded several thriving startups, including Codecool, the leading programming school in Central and Eastern Europe, and Finshape, a regional firm specializing in digital solutions for the banking sector. Additionally, he actively supports numerous emerging companies as an investor. In 2021, Vinnai joined MBH Bank as Chief Advisor to the Chairman. Since 2007, he has been a Member of the Board at IVSZ – Hungarian Association of Digital Companies, and in 2020 he became its Chairman.

Joe Mier is an Amsterdam-based career coach. After moving to the Netherlands from the US to complete a Research MA in Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam, he spent over 10 years working in marketing and creative teams at purpose-driven companies and B Corps like WeTransfer, Ace & Tate, and Fairphone.

Now he uses his firsthand experience of the Dutch job market and training in the Co-Active Coaching method to help job seekers and career shifters find meaningful work.Joe supports creative and tech industry professionals to grow their careers, whether that be searching for a new career, gaining clarity on their next step, or tackling a challenge at work. His clients span industries like technology, advertising/creative agency, hospitality, and NGOs, and in roles like Product Manager, Business Consultant, Marketing Director, and Digital Designer.

Helena is known as the Queen of UX because she’s been actively working on raising the industry standard of UX for over 7 years. She has built CPHUX (Copenhagen user experience), Denmark’s largest UX community today. On the website, they have built the only UX-focused job board in Denmark and an up-to-date event calendar, both with curated content to ensure high quality. With over 400+ events under her belt, she holds unique insights into Denmark’s status quo.

She has released 2 job market reports which has enabled thousands of people to get knowledge about the job market. Besides all of these cool things is Helena a genuine and positive spirit. She is a powerhouse fuelled by the people around her and her belief that she can and is making a difference. Fun fact, Helena is half Danish and half Uruguayan which is where she believes she’s gotten her positive and warm personality from.

Besides being a proud father and devoted husband, Juan is a seasoned mindset & behavior expert, on a mission to empower people and organizations to unleash their potential for well-being and positive impact. He created the revolutionary Mind Canvas™ method, which makes psychology simple and intuitive. It kick-starts and accelerates Emotional Intelligence, empowering well-being and contribution for individuals, teams, and organizations.

TEDx Speaker, award-winning coach, and Amazon Best-Selling author, Juan has worked with some of the most prestigious training and consulting firms in Europe, and has helped more than 14 thousand people worldwide with his programs.

I became an entrepreneur 10 years ago when I decided to leave the corporate world, after 20 years of a long, challenging, painful but also amazing and successful career, as a Finance leader in the Oil & Gas and Consulting Industries. I founded my company Mind Bridges and I am an ICF Professional Accredited Coach and Mentor.

Today, I still have people questioning me; ‘How do you do it?’, ‘How are you so resilient?’, ‘How you don’t give up?’, ‘Where are you going to find so much energy and enthusiasm?’…

Today, I still hear people saying … ‘You are a coach…that is for people who don’t have a job or want to work’…, ‘Now everyone is a coach….’, ‘Coaching… I don’t believe in that…’, ‘I don’t have patience for that…’…, ‘Coaching is not going pay for your bills…’ and so many more!

I worked in different countries in Europe and Africa, and my daily life and workplace were, and still are, always full of diversity, I worked and led teams with more than 10 different nationalities, I traveled around the world, and I visited more than 30 countries and I lived in 3, being now based in Estoril, Portugal.

I see diversity as a way to grow, and I search for that, through meeting different people, different businesses, different ideas, and different places. I learn more about what is different from me, the difference that stretches me out of my comfort zone, and there, is where the magic happens.

As soon as I finally saw myself as an entrepreneur, everything started flowing. Not that everything is sorted out, but it is so much easier to work all the muscles that I need to keep me going, and what I believe is the difference that can make a real difference.

I believe in what I do, which is supporting others to believe in themselves too.

I love to co-create with my clients, entrepreneurs or not, people who want to lead change, real people who struggle, feel pain, and fear, and want to be free to make their own choices.

Get into action and join us in the webinar of the Tech Jobs Fair to find out more about how to surf the journey and what strategies to develop to start, or restart a new chapter of your career, life, or entrepreneurship journey.

Joana Pais belongs to a generation of Millennials who changed careers and reskilled for the “jobs of the future” or “future of work”. She currently works on a global role as Global Communications & Culture role at OSF Digital. Her last roles on Future of Work offer in Human Capital Consulting and Employer Branding were born on this new world of work, where skills are transferable, and talent looks for purpose and attractive companies to work for. The current ecosystem requires companies to adapt very fast in order to transform, enable and communicate a memorable experience for best talent, in all kinds of remote, onsite or hybrid work environments.

That is exactly where she focused: she started working in Technology and Consulting global companies in 2018 (Deloitte and OutSystems) after spending close to decade and a half in sales and marketing. She is also a speaker, trainer and co-author. In her free time she loves travelling, practicing sports, networking and enjoying good moments with family and friends.

I am a danish career and job search expert that specializes in using AI (mostly ChatGPT) to leverage my clients job search. My main focus is on the CV, LinkedIn and networking. Through my company Arbeit, I do various thing: Work shops, webinars, private clients, external consulting. And I have the CV builder cv.arbeit.dk where people can work in my CV and cover letter templates and get help writing their documents with AI solutions.

Carol Palombini is a seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience working with people development. Since 2008, her mission has been to humanize the tech industry by fostering emotional intelligence, helping companies create a culture that not only attracts and retains top talent but also drives meaningful and healthy innovation.

Currently, Carol serves as a Fractional CHRO for software companies and a Career Mentor for tech professionals. Her unique perspective bridges the gap between what recruiters seek and the mindset of tech professionals, offering valuable insights into the challenges that can hinder career growth. At the Tech Jobs Fair, Carol will share practical strategies for leveraging emotional intelligence during interviews, helping candidates stand out and succeed in today’s competitive tech landscape.

Over the last 26 years Pedro has developed skills through his work in various industries such as retail, telecommunications, energy, and banking. He has worked in areas such as Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Knowledge Management, Information Systems Architecture, and Executive Coaching.

He developed and managed Research and Competitive Intelligence units, created and managed a Corporate University, developed technological event platforms. He developed and monitored the execution of strategic plans. He designed and developed the Information Management System and commercial reporting of a financial institution. He transformed, developed, and organized more than 35 teams using agile methodologies. He has created workshops and training in the areas of Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Foresight, Leadership, Performance, Objectives, and Time Management. Above all, he is passionate about the Competitiveness of organizations and companies. Loves creating scenarios and alternatives to the current state of industries, countries and the world.

He has a master degree in Information Systems for Management by ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, Specialized in Strategy and Scenario planning by Oxford Business School, and multiple certifications in areas such as Agile, Goal management, Lean management, Kanban systems, Six Sigma, ITIL, Coaching, UX/UI…

Dorota Klop-Sowinska, founder of DoSo! Coaching is a certified coach and counselor from Dutch Academy for Psychotherapy. Dorota is an international career coach with over 14 years of experience in coaching. In 2020, Dorota completed a new breakthrough studies in neurocoaching and obtained a Brain-Based Coaching Certificate and Results Trained Coach certificate from the NeuroLeadership Institute. Dorota is also certified Mental Fitness Coach. In 2022 Dorota was selected to join exclusive Forbes Coaches Council.

Before transitioning into coaching she worked in a corporate setting which enables her to understand the challenges of a corporate career.

Her focus lies predominately on: career development, career transition, job search coaching, job interview preparation training, communication skills, leadership skills, talent development, cross-cultural communication.

In the past 14 years, Dorota has worked with a wide range of clients, from top company executives, middle level management, and individuals willing to take charge of their career.

Dorota has published two books “Career Jump! How to Successfully Change Your Professional Path” and “How to Get a Job in the Netherlands.”

She has lived and worked in Poland, the Netherlands, Mexico & Brazil. Currently living in Amsterdam.

I am a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Infor based in Barcelona, with a background in Psychology, Meditation & Mindfulness and recently studied to become a Life & Career Coach.

My professional career is about growth, creativity and fun. Being involved in diverse projects, where people can work in symbiosis and live their purpose and talents is what I enjoy.

As a Coach, I empower people to empower themselves, unlock hidden resources and engage in a thought-provoking process to help you achieve your goals and create awareness for change.

On a day-to-day basis I attract international top talent, interview and guide them to prepare for the recruitment process, consult hiring managers to create transformational teams and support people to accelerate their career.

As an aspiring Product Owner, I have a passion for innovative technologies and creating products that delight customers. I am motivated to improve my skills in agile methodologies and always looking for new opportunities for continuous improvement. My experience and knowledge in open communication and empathy allow me to develop a deep understanding of customer requirements and effectively lead the development of products and projects. I am a team player and effective communicator and bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

My goals as a Product Owner are to maximize customer value and drive business success by leveraging the latest trends and technologies to create innovative products.

Combining international marketing, business development knowleadge with my technical background and creativity from 20 years of global industry experience.

Fast thinker with strong focus and distinct hands-on mentality. Working at the one hand for the SIBB.e.V. with focus on scientific projects and at the other hand for my own startups like iMouse.info and IIoT-Guidance.com

Personal brand and career strategist specialized in Executive Presence.She provides strategies to independent and corporate professionals on how to present themselves confidently to more leadership and business opportunities.

What keeps Daniela’s mission alive is that many professionals are highly technically skilled, yet need to strengthen the necessary skills to promote their value through the way they communicate.

Daniela’s suite of services delivered through consulting, coaching, workshops and speaking engagements provides a multi-faceted approach to gain high transformation for her clients.

The main reasons her clients look for her are:

• To help them identify their success factors, while releasing all their overwhelming feelings for not knowing how to position themselves as the “Go to person” in their field.
• To gain clarity on the narrative they should be sharing to accelerate their steps to their next professional transition.
• To develop their Executive presence, so they can show up authentically in any room and make others remember and respect them.
• To leverage their reputation as they would like to stop being overlooked and undervalued.

Thanks to a strong background in Communications, Business development and International headhunting, she has been able to pass on this combination of rich experiences to professionals who want to stop missing rewarding opportunities. 

Anna is an experienced HR professional with a wealth of experience in talent acquisition, outplacement, recruitment solutions and career coaching. Today she works with individuals and organisations to navigate career changes or embark on new career journeys. With her extensive experience as an HR professional, Anna is on a mission to help professionals – from early career professionals to seasoned executives – discover the tools they need to realise their full potential, whatever their aspirations.

Before creating her own Career Coaching Consultancy, she was the EMEA Talent Sourcing Senior Manager at Microsoft, overseeing Sourcing for ‘Go to Market’ functions across the EMEA region. She was responsible for developing and implementing ‘at-scale,’ external talent attraction strategies to support the company’s growth and innovation objectives.

Previously, she was based out of Singapore, as part of the ASIA Global Talent Acquisition Team, leading University Recruitment and internship hiring for APAC. This required multiple sourcing strategies across complex regions whilst navigating cultural nuances.

Having lived all over the world – including Australia, Singapore and Europe, Anna brings a deep understanding of cultural diversity in the job market, to help individuals develop and achieve their professional goals.

Now based out of Cascais, Portugal with her family and their latest addition, Paddy the dog, she brings a wealth of experience, having spent her entire career in end-to-end talent acquisition and outplacement across multiple industries within both Europe and Asia.

As Founder of CAREER ON PURPOSE, O’ona Souissi helps international executives and high-level experts build a meaningful career.

When smart professionals reach a turning point in their career, they may find it hard to lead others through change, get depleted by the constant pressure they put on their own shoulders, and end up in misalignment with themselves or with others. At this point, they may question their professional future.

It doesn’t have to be that way. When they get clear on their vision, their message, and their strategy to mobilise others, they can change their impact and reignite their career. This is what O’ona Souissi helps them achieve.

With a 360° vision of career development acquired over more than two decades in international human resources development, consulting, entrepreneurship, and her own professional transitions, O’ona works on these topics alongside leaders of blue-chip organizations and in collaboration with top universities in Europe and in the US.

If you feel it’s time for you to make some key decisions for your career but aren’t sure where to start, you can download her complimentary frameworks at www.careeronpurpose.com.

With over 20 years in the field, I am a seasoned expert in building web and mobile apps. Mainly focusing on JavaScript for the past 17 years. TypeScript and React in the last 7 years. I founded SmartGeeks, a company that builds web and mobile apps. Additionally, co-founded VoiceKitt, a GenAI voice assistant company that went through the Techstars program, and launched Zooc, a platform for async communication. My work has earned me projects with big names like Klarna, Siemens, and Allianz. Always on the lookout for new technologies; I am currently exploring RAG.

I hold an MBA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights and have extensive experience working in HR within the oil & gas industry, where I developed a strong foundation in managing personnel and organisational development. As an HR expert, I am currently researching the challenges of remote leadership in virtual work groups at IU Berlin.

I have a diverse background that includes not only HR management but also involvement in various events and volunteering activities that involve continuous interaction with professionals of both tech and non-tech backgrounds.

I seek opportunities to meet people from diverse backgrounds and learn about their perspectives and life experiences, which enriches my approach to both professional and personal endeavours.

I love engaging in creative activities and also have a YouTube channel in my name, and I also enjoy sharing HR-related knowledge through my LinkedIn profile on a regular basis. This creative outlet allows me to connect with a broader audience and continuously develop a huge network of like-minded individuals.

I am particularly interested in how technology can be leveraged to improve HR practices and enhance organisational efficiency.

A Canadian in Berlin for 10+ years, I’ve gone through the roller coaster of emotions one feels when looking for a job as a foreigner in Germany. During my time in Berlin, I’ve had five different visas and worked as both a freelancer and a permanent employee for numerous companies. I’ve also worked as a hiring manager and have seen the other side, seeing nervous candidates in interviews and the mistakes people make in their job applications. As a result of these experiences, I created The Berlin Life where we help people find jobs in Germany. We offer free career guides, community events, an informative weekly newsletter, and career coaching services.

Kairun Daikoku is an Event Moderator, Coach, and Sales Manager in Berlin. He began his cross-cultural and professional career as a Tour Guide, guiding Canadians to Japan for 4 years. This experience opened the door to public speaking and cultural exploration. Leading to a Masters Degree in Standards of Decision Making Across Cultures in Germany. Upon completing his masters thesis in China on entrepreneurial decision-making, it led him to the tech capital of Europe, Berlin. After working in multiple startups and experiencing the organizational transformation to scale up, he turned his eyes to coaching. Presently, he executes the sales strategy in the UK and supports coachees in the areas of well-being, conflict management, leadership, and career change.

Leslea founded English Job Denmark in 2019 in response to seeing international professionals struggling to navigate the job search in Denmark. This was something she had experienced 16 years ago as a job seeker when she landed in Denmark from England.

With over 20 years’ communications experience in both the business & not-for-profit sectors, Leslea helps professionals with a clear career strategy to improve visibility to hiring managers & recruiters. She has helped equip hundreds of internationals with the knowledge and know-how about Danish work culture and the job-search process, to help them land their dream job.

Leslea also hosts and facilitates workshops, and is an engaging speaker and motivator with organisations and companies in Denmark to help them retain international talent.

Lisa Altenpohl is an actress, a coach and a trainer in the field of somatics and female empowerment. In her coaching work she helps individuals to strive in the career work by embodying their core values and learning to work with the nervous system. As a multitalented person herself she knows what it’s like to change careers and build something new from scratch. With her holistic approach she empowers people from all over the world and helps them to reconnect with their power.

Dr. Neha Sharma, Founder & Director, Accelerate India is a seasoned professional with over fifteen years of experience in entrepreneurship, research, business consulting, and management. As the former CEO of CrAdLE at EDII, she has worked closely with stakeholders, including startups, academia, researchers, and policymakers, to cultivate and enhance the startup ecosystem. Recognized among India’s Top 100 Women Leaders in Entrepreneurship by GlantorX and Zee News in 2022, Neha holds a Doctorate in Entrepreneurship from EDII and is a Certified Design Thinking Practitioner. She has a track record of mentoring businesses, organizing training programs, and serving as a visiting faculty member for MBA programs.

Neha’s contributions extend to her role in nurturing deeptech startups at the NASSCOM Center of Excellence, where she facilitated co-creation initiatives and strengthened the Industry 4.0 research segment. Throughout her career, she has excelled in diverse roles across various industries, including government, multinational corporations, technology startups, and leading industry associations.

Evridika Cuder is a German language and communication coach. Using a variety of proven methods, she helps learners and clients gain confidence in speaking and find joy in learning German. Her expertise lies in assisting international professionals in Germany to connect with the German language and advance their careers, particularly in the tech industry. Drawing from her own experiences as an international professional in Germany, her approach is rooted in both experience and empathy.

I am Head of Consultants & HR at OBJENTIS Software Integration GmbH for more than 5 years.

We are an IT service provider whose mission is to provide clients with comprehensive consulting and support in the areas of software testing, project & requirements management, quality assurance and system integration, as well as a solution provider for test and process automation.

Before joining OBJENTIS, I have gathered various experiences in test and project management, e.g. at IBM Business Consulting Services in Japan or SAP in China and Eastern Europe, but also in the area of HR/recruiting.

Ana-Alexandra Moga is a seasoned engineering & product leader and executive coach with over 17 years of experience in both start-ups and big tech, spending the most recent 12 years leading teams with purpose and grace. She’s passionate about moments of transition and change and uses these in her coaching practice to facilitate a safe space for individuals navigating their own journeys. In coaching, she fosters exploration that engages both brain hemispheres, bringing both creativity and clarity, playfulness and structure, curiosity and focus.

Fluent in English, Romanian and Spanish, after having left London and before moving to Berlin in 2019, she spent a year long sabbatical exploring the Americas and South-East Asia with her husband, documenting their journey on Instagram. She enjoys being a lifelong learner, which led her back to school for her executive coaching education at New York University in 2021, where she discovered her interest in the intersection of coaching and technology. Ana finds energy in photography, cycling, improv theatre, interior design, and the written word.

I’m originally from France. I lived in Ireland for five years, studying for a BA degree and working for Apple and Amazon. I relocated to Madrid a couple of years ago without knowing a word of Spanish! I’m a corporate recruiter, and I own a career coaching business where I help people with their self-branding, job search strategy, interview preparation and all sorts of coaching services related to professional careers.

Outside work, I like to work out: swim, go to the gym, dance, and run! I ran the Madrid marathon last month, and I’m heading to France for the Paris marathon next year!

Paul ter Wal is Global Engagement Explorer, employability expert and workplace architect. For more than 25 years he has been in the speaking, consulting, and training business for executives, Human Beings directors and employees.

Happiness Makes Money.

According to the Gallup Engagement Index a staggering 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged at work. The world has a crisis of engagement, with serious and potentially long-lasting repercussions for the organizations.

This is where Paul ter Wal steps in. The former lawyer works on both sides – employer and employees – to create better leadership, work happiness and profitability. His concept is based on finding the “Non-Negotiables” and the core values of the individual as well as the company. Because a highly engaged workforce means the difference between a company that thrives and one that struggles.

When employees are engaged, they are passionate, creative, and entrepreneurial, and their enthusiasm fuels growth. These employees are emotionally connected to the mission and purpose of their work. This makes sales and marketing for organisations much easier.

The former lawyer at a social benefits organization as well as Assistant Director of a Public Health Insurance company started his consulting career at Capgemini in the field of social security and labor law. Today Paul ter Wal is a professional speaker, advisor, work health specialist.

Paul is recognized as Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the Professional Speakers Australia as well as Fellow (FPSA) by the Professional Speaking Association in the UK and Ireland. Paul was President of the Global Speakers Federation in 2019 – 2020; he is currently President of the Virtual Speakers Association International (2022 – 2024). He received in April 2023 the Knighthood in the Order of Orange-Nassau. Paul is guest-lecturer at the University of Maastricht and Tilburg.

I have held different sales and marketing roles in international companies like IBM, Oracle and BMC Software before I joined Alcatel Lucent Enterprise 8 years ago.

Since 2.5 years, together with the Austrian team we accompany our customers on their way to Digital Communication and Networking with flexible business models in the cloud, on premise and hybrid environments to connect everything and everyone.

As top Recruiting Voice on Linkedin with now 25k+ followers, I help startups, agencies & corporates to scale their design, product, marketing & engineering teams.

I place tech talents mostly in Germany but also all across Europe (Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Zürich, Prague, London, etc.).

My mission is to guide talents & businesses towards success stories by scoping their expectations, studying growth perspectives & tackling hiring challenges together.

I helped hiring for companies such as Meta, Wolt, Commerzbank, Daimler, Bosch e-bikes, 7Mind, Plugsurfing & the list goes on.

My main area of expertise is design recruitment & career coaching.

With over 10+ years of experience in the software industry, having worked with mobility, iot, blockchain & many other products, I launched my own MVP as a service startup this year to help build a product for early stage founders or help an existing product with scalability & performance.

I am a Customer Success Partner for the area of Business Technology Platform at SAP and responsible for ensuring the success and satisfaction of clients who have purchased BTP services and analytics products. BTP is the platform that brings together application development, automation, data management, analytics and planning, integration, and AI capabilities into one unified environment optimized for SAP applications. I act as a trusted technical advisor, identifying potential issues and working to address them in a timely and effective manner to ensure a seamless experience for the customer. My goal is to help clients maximize the value they get from our products and helping them to adopt further and to build long-term releationships.

As a Chapter lead of the Business Women’s Network at SAP Austria I want to empower and support women in the IT industry, creating a community of like-minded individuals, who can learn from each other and work together towards success. With a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace I want to make a positive impact on the lives of women in business, while also contributing to the success of SAP.

I am proud member of #WOMENinICT. Through mentorship, networking, and advocacy, we champion diversity and innovation, ensuring that women’s voices are heard and valued. #WOMENinICT is dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering community for women in technology, fostering their professional growth, and driving positive change towards gender equality in the IT industry.

A business psychologist with a strong passion for Talent Acquisition.

Piotr Tomaszewski is a Leadership & Career Coach based in Berlin. He began his career as a Product Designer, collaborating with startups and tech firms for the past 7 years, acquiring expertise in team leadership, hiring, and fostering professional growth. This journey led him to explore Mentoring and Coaching to assist designers in their career development at all levels. He specializes in working with Creative Leaders, helping them find joy in leadership and fulfillment in their careers with an approach that mixes self-discovery and self-leadership.

Diana Lund Nordstrøm is a Talent & Mindset Coach dedicated to helping internationals elevate their job search process in Denmark. Through Career Network Denmark Elevate, Diana provides a unique opportunity for internationals to join a supportive community that focuses on networking, refining job application materials, enhancing networking skills, and mastering interview techniques, through group coaching and workshops.

Diana has 8+ years of experience working in supporting job seekers in Denmark, the last 2,5 years focussing on International professionals looking for their next opportunity in Denmark.

Moritz Reid is a seasoned HR expert with over 20 years of consulting experience, including 15 years specializing in human resources, and a decade dedicated to recruitment. His expertise encompasses intercultural communication, where he has spent 15 years in training, focusing on presentation and facilitation techniques, as well as creativity training. At esentri, Moritz leads initiatives in recruiting, active sourcing, employer branding, and onboarding new employees, driving the company’s mission to inspire candidates and engage them as valued colleagues in a self-organized company focused on sustainable digitalization.

Moritz Reid ist ein erfahrener HR-Experte mit mehr als 20 Jahren Beratungserfahrung, davon 15 Jahre im Bereich Personalwesen und ein Jahrzehnt im Bereich Personalbeschaffung. Sein Fachwissen umfasst die interkulturelle Kommunikation, wo er 15 Jahre in der Ausbildung verbracht hat, mit Schwerpunkt auf Präsentations- und Moderationstechniken sowie Kreativitätstraining. Bei esentri leitet Moritz Initiativen in den Bereichen Recruiting, Active Sourcing, Employer Branding und Onboarding neuer Mitarbeiter. Dabei treibt er die Mission des Unternehmens voran, Kandidaten zu inspirieren und sie als geschätzte Kollegen in ein selbstorganisiertes Unternehmen zu integrieren, das sich auf nachhaltige Digitalisierung konzentriert.

Rainer Masopust is CTO at Eviden Austria. During the past 30 years, Rainer has held roles as a software developer and system architect and has worked as a project and business manager with global customers, such as John Deere, Coca Cola, Bayer, Siemens Healthineers. A significant part of his professional career was developing a 200-strong team of people involved in digital business models for new digital services.

A rolled-out platform implementation led to the establishment of a joint venture between Eviden and a start-up company, providing “software as a service” for use cases in critical industries with a focus on the transport sector. In his new function as general manager, Rainer supports business development from a software point of view for all use cases, ranging from extending embedded sensors via connectivity to the scalable cloud platform using advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain.

Arzo Nadi has 18 years of experience as a former HR leader with extensive international experience in renowned companies such as Beiersdorf, Siemens, Luxottica Group and Indeed. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise as the CEO & Founder of AILovesHR, a tech-start up focusing on Strategic HR Advisory and AI Powered Tech solutions. Her career has been dedicated to transforming HR practices, hiring great talent, fostering inclusive cultures, and leveraging technology to enhance workplace efficiency.

With a deep understanding of both the strategic and operational aspects of HR, she is now focused on guiding companies through the ethical integration of AI. Her mission is to prepare organizations for the future by developing AI competencies, smart automation, and innovative, people-centered workplaces.

Human resources is relationship work and our people make the difference now and in future. Collegiality, team spirit, dialogue and an open feedback culture foster our success, and above all we are humans – we create a culture and woring environment that enables everyone to develop theier potentioal and innovative strength.
My work is based on serveral years of international human resources experience in different industries (insurance, consulting, IT and art collection) with a passion for equality, diversity and new HR projects to bring in the future…

Growing up in the Nile Delta with a passion for knowledge, Marwa has built a dynamic career as a Human Resources professional since 2010, navigating diverse sectors including Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, IT Sales, and Tech across the EMEA region. Now based in Berlin, she has transitioned into executive neuro-coaching, combining her rich HR experience with a deep understanding of neuroplasticity. Certified in Neuroscience for Business from MIT Sloan and an MBTI Consultant, Marwa uses scientifically validated tools and innovative approaches like her Neuro-SPARC method to help leaders and organizations achieve extraordinary outcomes. Her unique blend of neuroscience, psychology, and cultural insights makes her a trusted partner in driving personal and professional success.

Daniela is a psychologist specializing in occupational and organizational psychology. Since 2023, she has been a partner at iVip OG – Institut für Vitalpsychologie. As a university lecturer at institutions such as the University of Vienna, Danube University Krems, and FH Campus Wien, Daniela teaches courses on communication and conflict management, trends and innovation in work and organizational psychology, as well as scientific methods and statistics.

In collaboration with companies, Daniela focuses on creating new learning and development formats, supporting change projects, and leading workshops and seminars. She is dedicated to fostering individual development and is recognized as an expert in resilience and mental health for the new generation. As a trainer and speaker, she addresses topics such as new work and change in the modern world, communication, sustainable (self-)leadership, mental health, and resilience.

Her guiding principle is: #we love to develop one another

I’m an English and German-speaking Career Service Manager with around 10 years’ experience working in further and higher education and a proven background in providing career education, information, advice and guidance, as well as in international student support. I’m primarily responsible for the planning, creation, and delivery of group sessions which not only energises me but gives me great job satisfaction. I am also well versed in conducting 1:1 consultations for more tailored support. My goal as a career development professional is to help people feel more confident in navigating their career journey and being able to take the next steps forward.

Carlo Loiudice is a professional actor, public speaking trainer, and certified life coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Beginning his acting career in 1996, Carlo is known for his performances in films such as “The Fortune Teller” and “The Woddafucka Thing.”

Alongside his acting career, he has built a solid reputation as a coach, helping entrepreneurs, professionals, and students enhance their communication and leadership skills.

His acting training has made him an expert in connecting with audiences and overcoming the fear of public speaking, transforming many lives through his inspiring workshops and courses.

Additionally, Carlo is a highly followed content creator in Italy and works with companies all over Europe, recognized for his competence, professionalism, and empathy, qualities that make him an outstanding speaker and impactful coach​.

Annika Harloff has over 20 years of management experience within multinational corporations in Europe and Asia. As globally recognized and certified career coach, she empowers since 2015 people in transition and enables them to outreach their goals with a profound social media strategy, during the application process, job search, job interview and contract negotiation, for the perfect entry into the dream job, creating a long-term vision, keeping a good work life balance in diverse and interdisciplinary teams, with continuous self-development. Annika is a lecturer at internationally renowned universities and she is involved in various organizations and initiatives for intercultural integration.

Lead Associate Project Manager at Vestas, the largest producer of wind turbines globally. Responsible for projects in Austria and Eastern Europe.

Rainer is heading the International Unit at the Governing Mayor of Berlin – Senate Chancellery. Rainer initiated AsiaBerlin startup initiative as a platform for dialogue with Asian partners. He has special experiences in the cooperation with partners in France, USA, Turkey and various Asian countries. Rainer is an international networker for Berlin with a focus on startups.

Since 2017 Norbert has been handling startup-affairs at Berlin Government, Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises. He is keen on better understanding and supporting the ecosystem.
Norbert is co-lead in the Berlin Startup Agenda fostering #Berlin as #CityOfImpact and as #CityOfEnablement, next to #CityOfTalents, #CityofDiversity and #CityOfCooperation.
Before, he worked with Berlin Institute of Technology, Centre for Entrepreneurship, eBay, Technology Foundation Berlin, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and more.

Norbert Herrmann provides one view on the Berlin Startup Ecosystem, deriving from his work at the senate administration.

Christian has a profound organizational development background and was responsible for helping to scale a Viennese digital health success story from 7 to 170 human beings, after sale of the company to a global diagnostics corporate. He supports change processes and the interaction between people and organizations — even in socially challenging situations. As a consultant, agile coach, and sparring partner, he supports companies in the journey from team agility to business agility — even in highly regulated and rigid areas.

Katja Tschoepe is a communication scientist with extensive experience advising international companies on all facets of internal and external communication. In 2016, she launched her own startup and has since mentored other founders and led numerous workshops. Her expertise spans communication, sustainability, innovation, and new technologies such as AI. Additionally, she is a seasoned moderator for events and panel discussions. Driven by her commitment to fostering successful business solutions that ensure a promising future for all, she founded Good Future Business.

After 15 years of leadership experience at one of the largest European clinics in Vienna, I am now dedicated to supporting leaders and entrepreneurs who are also under significant pressure due to the additional responsibilities of parenthood. I assist through stress management and self-leadership tools. Furthermore, my expertise in leadership is a significant asset for anyone looking to establish themselves in their career and ultimately achieve the success they envision. This begins with their very first appearance. Originally trained as a radiographer, I spent 9 years working in patient care before transitioning to a leadership role. Therefore, I have a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system from various perspectives and know what it means to function and to remain a role model in times of crisis, even when the end of the tunnel may seem uncertain.

Now I have my own business to support people who want to make more out of their lives, especially entrepreneurs and leaders. It makes me proud to accompany others and witness their growth. Inner strength leads to outer strength and thus directly to success

Lusine Abrahamyan obtained her B.S. and M.S. degrees in physics from Yerevan State University, Armenia, in 2012 and 2014, respectively. After graduation, she was a researcher at PicsArt Inc. from 2014-2018. She obtained her doctoral degree in engineering from the Department of Electronics and Informatics (ETRO) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium, in 2022. During her academic research, she designed a new patented framework for distributed learning and authored papers that are published in high-level AI publications like ICCV and TNNLS.
Presently, she is a founder and CTO of BeVi AI FlexCo.

Mario Dambauer, managing director of ADMIRAL Technologies, has been working in the entertainment & sports betting industry for 25 years.

Before joining the ADMIRAL Group in 2016, he was responsible for the S&T Technologies division of S&T AG (aka Kontron AG), a leading international technology and services company.

Since joining the ADMIRAL Group, he has held the role of Director Product Management & Development at ADMIRAL Sportwetten GmbH. Afterwards – in 2023 – he was promoted to CTO/CPO within the management of ADMIRAL Technologies GmbH.

Kartikeya Anand is an Officer on Special Duty to the Minister of Finance & Skill Development, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. He has completed a Master’s Management Program in Public policy from Indian School of Business (ISB) and Executive Program in Management from Cornell University (USA). In addition, he has completed his Leadership Program from Indian institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB).Currently he oversees projects pertaining to Investment promotions & Foreign trade, Renewable Energy, Education & Skill development, Sustainable development Goals and social sector interventions. He is a versatile professional known for his accomplishments in executing multi-million-dollar projects covering more than a hundred thousand beneficiaries under the Navaratna scheme of the state of AP during the course of last 15 years.

Hi, I’m Eva – an entrepreneur, leader, mentor, coach.

In the past 7 years I’ve helped hundreds of career professionals in Switzerland and in Europe to define and to reach their career and business goals so that they have true career success and live the quality of life they deserve.

Based on my own experiences from business and career as well as thousands of hours of additional learnings, I’ve developed my own methods that I use both in individual mentoring as well as in my signature programs “Unstuck and Redesign” and “JobSearch Made Easy”.

Coming from 20+ years of international experiences in leadership roles with global banks, where I supported major multinational companies of various industries and sectors. I have proven track records in successfully turning around business challenges, in developing high-performing teams and in working-out efficient solutions to complex issues to achieve results efficiently.

I have a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rotterdam School of Business, Certification in Strategies from Wharton University, Certificate of Executive Leadership and Coaching, a Master’s Degree in Economics, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism.

I am a practicing business coach and a certified workshop facilitator.

External mentor with the RAV, advisor at “Capacity”, (an NGO, aiming to help refugees to integrate into the Swiss job-market) and Group Chair at Executives Global Network.

Claudia Bruce-Quartey is a Key Account Manager for a major open source software company and a career coach and mentor for female execs.

8 years ago, with a political science background, she decided to move to Switzerland from France and figure it out.

Being a minority in a male-dominated environment is equally a challenge and an opportunity.

It means questioning and demanding that payment structures, access to promotions, career developments and rightful attribution of contributions are recognized and rectified for women.

It is my mission to empower individuals and organisations to shine their brightest. As a growth coach, I help professionals navigate transitions, ignite their purpose, achieve their ambitions and land their dream job with ease, confidence and clarity.

For over 20 years, I’ve leveraged my unique blend of expertise:

Co-active coaching: I empower you to unlock your potential through self-discovery and powerful coaching techniques.

Management methodologies: I utilise proven frameworks like LEAN/Six Sigma to ensure tangible results and lasting success.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, uncertain about the next steps in your career, or having doubts about your self-belief, I’m here to provide impactfull guidance and support.

My approach involves:

• Active listening: I truly hear you and understand your unique challenges.
• Empathy: I walk alongside you with compassion and understanding.
• Non-judgmental attitude: This is a safe space to share openly and honestly.

With my coaching clients I work on:

• Gaining clarity: Identifying your goals and crafting a clear path forward.
• Building confidence: Unleashing your inner power and overcoming self-doubt.
• Finding effective solutions: Developing strategies to tackle challenges and achieve success.

My field of specialty is:

• Career Coaching: Craft a career that aligns with your values and fuels your passion.
• Executive Coaching: Elevate your leadership skills and inspire your team to achieve peak performance.
• Leadership Development: Foster a thriving team environment built on trust, communication, and accountability.
• Building Successful Teams: Empower your team with the tools and strategies to collaborate effectively and achieve exceptional results.

Nicole is a psychologist and an experienced mentor in mental strength. Over the last five years, she has developed an online coaching business to support individuals in enhancing mental strength, changing mindsets and increasing consciousness to create the life they truly desire. This support includes helping them find the perfect job match.

Nicole has been a keynote speaker at various online-summits and live events, focusing on mindset, empowerment and mental strength.

In addition, Nicole consults with companies to manage unexpected, challenging situations, especially when an employee or team member has died, become seriously ill for an extended period, or returned after a longterm illness, with focus on inclusion or integration.

She serves as a sparring partner for managers and leaders, as well as supervisor for management and teams on mental health and (emotional) handling of the situation.

Margaretha Öström has a master’s degree in business and economics and an M.Sc. in Personnel Management from the London School of Economics. With the help of her deep competence in personality and group psychology, she conducts leadership selection, group development, coaching, facilitates training and give lectures.

Margaretha has almost twenty years of managerial experience, including as CEO and being part of several management teams, which she benefits greatly from in her work. She is a mindfulness teacher, a neuroscientific- and an ICF-certified coach. She is frequently hired as an executive coach.

Margaretha is appreciated for her ability to create trust and safety, her speed in understanding the client’s perspective, her listening ability and having a present approach. Margaretha uses science-based methods, a business mindset and goal-oriented way of coaching/facilitating with focus on sustainable results. With her warmth and professionalism, she creates great opportunities for insights and development.

Carolin Anne Schiebel is a business coach dedicated to empowering women to succeed in their businesses or as employees.

She is the initiator and organizer of the annual Female Empowerment Festival “Let’s Get Visible,” which will see the participation of 1000 women (and some men) in Upper Austria.

Also as professional keynote speaker Carolin is passionate about inspiring and motivating individuals to reach their full potential.

Tina is an experienced Career Coach, Speaker and HR Consultant, empowering her clients to unlock their full potential.

With a strong background in technology recruiting she has been supporting both international and local companies in filling expert and management roles for over a decade.

She is passionate about supporting candidates during career transitions and has leveraged her extensive experience as a recruiter on LinkedIn to provide valuable insights for job seekers.

Tina is an advocate for diversity, female empowerment and equality. She is a WOMENinICT ambassador and Role Model for LEA – Let’s empower Austria.

Catherine is originally from New York but has lived in Europe almost half her life. After a varied career in everything from fashion merchandising to television production and project management in IT in New York City, in 2013 Catherine moved to Belgrade to start the Serbian branch of leading the Swiss digital agency, a Merkle Company where she built the company from 0 to 50 software engineers in two years while achieving a 50/50 male/female ratio.

From 2020 to 2023 Catherine was the Chief People Officer of Scaleway where she recruited over 400 people in two years while maintaining 4.6+ Glassdoor ratings and high internal engagement scores. She’s currently an interim Chief People Officer, stepping in to ensure continuity during breaks in leadership to boost performance in People Teams in tech. Catherine is passionate about organizational development, live music (especially her husband’s), and her four children.

Philipp fuels personal branding journeys and he helps individuals discover their true calling.

Background: Personal branding expert blending HR and marketing.

Education: MBA, certified marketing manager, certified yoga teacher.

Professional Odyssey: In almost two decades around 10,000 interviews, diverse roles across continents.

Passions: Speaker, perpetual learner, mindset explorer and sales.

Mission: Craft authenticity, ignite careers, ace interviews, embrace joy.

Essence: Be simple, be happy.

Michel Poulaert, CSP, has been a french professional speaker since 2006.

In France he is known has “the man of 1000 speeches”. With a fluent english he brings an exotic touch to your event and an unexpected look on universal topics and issues.

2 TEDx to his credit, he is author and Youtuber.

The culture of failure, sales and optimism are his expertise.

With generosity he share his mindset and passion, about the love of Life, for Sales and Entrepreneurship.

Where does he get all his (true) stories and expertise?

What did he experience and achieve before inspiring his audience?

Why does his optimism, boldness and vision of failure make him such an eloquent and compelling speaker?

WHAT I DO

I help senior executives (CEO, CXO, EVP, MD, BU Lead) & their teams to transform their organizations to achieve profitable growth through exceptional, measurable improvements in personal and organizational performance & results. Accelerated personal & team development, exceptional improvements in individual & organizational performance, organizational transformation, accelerated profitable growth.

HOW I WORK

I work as a transformation coach with individual executives & with entire executive teams and their organizations. My coaching & consulting approaches are based on global best practices, tested and scientifically validated more than 10,000 times, with exceptional & measurable impact on the success of yourself, your team & your company.

WHOM I HAVE WORKED WITH

I work mostly with larger, growth-oriented companies and dynamic medium-sized companies with an international outlook, including AVL List, Bitmovin, BMW, Bosch (BSH), Coca-Cola, Cortical, Gebrüder Weiss, Johnson & Johnson, Harman International, IBM, Mondi, Montana Tech Components, T-Mobile & more than 50 other leading organizations.

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE:

EXECUTIVE COACHING

• Executives successfully take on a new position or role (e.g. CEO)
• Effective behavior in difficult leadership & change situations
• Improved team leadership & team development
• Improved self-management
• Strategy development & successful tactical implementation

EXECUTIVE TEAM COACHING & TRANSFORMATION COACHING

• Realization of growth strategy: profitable growth of 15% p.a.
• Expanding market leadership through selective geographic expansion
• EBITDA up by 20% y/y by rapidly growing the service business
• Securing long-term future of family-owned business through profitable growth
• Penetration of new markets & growth of 20% p.a. by executing M&A Strategy

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKING

I have written 8 management books, including the “CEO-Handbook” & “Instructions for the Management Revolution”, more than 200 articles on management topics, incl. a regular management column in a leading quality newspaper, am frequently asked by the press to comment on management issues & speak at conferences & major events worldwide. If you would like to discuss any of the above in more detail, please feel free to message me on LinkedIn.

I am a certified Career Coach specializing in helping internationals upgrade their career or get their dream jobs. I am a Dane, Former hiring Manager for 12+ years, a wingwoman and professional Networker. I can’t wait to show you how to groew, maintain and use your network more effectively in your career.

Nischa is also the founder of Careerclub.dk, a free network for career women in Denmark, where more than 6000 women from 98 different countries unites to be stronger together.

A former carpenter, I chose to change direction after cancer in 2014. It was after meeting an incredible psychologist that I discovered a new path: NLP.

Neuro-linguistic programming, a tool that changed my life.

Later, a CSP-certified international professional speaker discovered me on social networks and chose to train me in public speaking.

Today, as a professional speaker, I give motivational speeches at corporate seminars all over France. I am also the author of two books on personal development and motivation (“your life in your hands” and “the day when the bold will inherit the earth”).

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Ancien charpentier, j’ai choisi de changer d’orientation suite à un cancer en 2014. C’est suite à ma rencontre avec une psychologue incroyable que j’ai découvert une nouvelle voie : la PNL.

La programmation neurolinguistique, un outil qui a changé ma vie.

par la suite, c’est un conférencier professionnel international certifié CSP qui m’a découvert sur les réseaux sociaux et qui a choisi de me former à l’art oratoire.

Aujourd’hui, en tant que conférencier professionnel, j’interviens partout en France pour donner un discours motivant lors des séminaires d’entreprises. Je suis également auteur de deux livres de développement personnel axés sur la motivation et le dépassement de soi (“ta vie dans tes mains” et “le jour où les audacieux hériteront de la terre”)

Technology Expert on Java, Python, and Philanthropist by Heart. Author with reputed publishers like Wiley, Pearson, Packt, and BPB. Authored 4 Books on Java, and several international award winning books 1 on Leadership, and 2 on Innovation. Mayur Ramgir has successfully delivered many large scale projects and has extensive experience on scaling technology startups. He is a fellow of “The World Technology Network” and a finalist in the well reputed international award ‘The World Technology Award 2017’. The WTN is a curated membership community comprised of the world’s most innovative individuals and organizations in science, technology, and related fields. The WTN and its members, those creating the 21st century are focused on exploring what is imminent, possible, and important in and around emerging technologies.

He has been awarded “Pride of The Nation” award by Honorable Home Minister of India Mr. Rajnath Singh along with Veterans India including Maj. Gen. G D Bakshi at the Vijay Diwas Celebration 2018 in New Delhi for the contribution in the field of innovation and philanthropy. He has been awarded “Champions of Change” award by Honorable Vice President of India, Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu in the presence of former Chief justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan. He is one of the members of 35 high achievers group in India consist of various Ministers, IAS officers, IPS officers, Social Workers, Educationist and Healthcare specialist.

He has been awarded “Man of Excellence” by Indian Achiever’s Forum for his exceptional service for the betterment of society as Changemaker.

He is the innovator of 2 patent pending technologies in the USA one of which (ZPOD – MEDICAL KIOSK SYSTEM AND METHOD (USA PATENT PENDING 2017)) disrupts the primary health care industry which will provide primary health care facilities to the rural areas. Many developing countries like India are struggling to provide the primary health care facilities in many part of the country. This innovation is going to transform the life of millions by providing world-class doctor to the remotest part of the world. Please visit the section about ZPOD on the following pages.

He is known for his world’s first global virtual innovation lab which was featured in the UK’s leading newspaper Daily Mirror.

Mayur Ramgir was featured on various TV and printed media including Fox News, NBC News, CBS News, Fox Business, Bloomberg International TV, Inc. magazine, Daily Mirror, The Huffington Post and several more. He is also a contributing author of New York Daily Newspaper, Software Development Times magazine, Newsmax Finance, Singapore’s top entrepreneurship magazine “Young Upstarts”, and several more.

Mayur Ramgir is the founder of a global public charity ZFORCE through which he works on various social issues like underprivileged child empowerment, helping women in need and terminally ill patients. Through his philanthropist efforts he has created a music video #MeTheForce to show how kids and women are getting exploited. For this video he got several International Film Festival awards and nominations “Best First Time Director” for his direction. They are from “New York Film Festival”, “Festigious International Film Festival” and nominations from “London Independent Film Awards”, “Long Island International Film Expo”, and finalist in “Global Film Festival Awards”. He has personally conducted innovation camp for street kids to take them out of poverty and help them make world-class innovators. For his businesses, he works with an organization called Project Starfish, Inc. that trains people with disabilities like blindness, amputated veterans, etc. on various business related skills. He provides these individuals an employment opportunity to stand on their feet.

An accomplished FinServ Account Executive, Fractional Editor-in-Chief, and Google’s WTM Ambassador, I excel in navigating complex market landscapes and have established myself as a leading narrator in Tech Innovation Research. With a proven track record of introducing cloud solutions to Forbes 1000 Financial Services clients at Iron Mountain, I leverage dynamic strategies that consistently drive success.

Before transitioning into the DC and Information Security sectors, my role in Sales at ProvenWorks (Salesforce) sharpened my expertise in strategic partnerships and sales development, resulting in a 98% YoY growth in EMEA—a testament to my c-suite alignment and ability to maximize revenue.

During this period, I also contributed as a Guest Author for Salesforce Ben, the world’s largest Salesforce news platform, and shared my expertise at various Tech events across the UK as a speaker, contributing to the broader conversation within the industry.

Beyond my professional accomplishments, I am deeply committed to fostering diversity within the tech industry. I actively support Women in Tech initiatives, championing efforts that empower underrepresented professionals and promote inclusivity in the field through channels like WTM, Tech Giants and UN Women.

Ursula Helml is a renowned speaker and trainer who is passionate about female empowerment in the professional environment. With her expertise and commitment, she aims to inspire and empower women to boldly pursue their career goals.

At the core of her work is the conviction that the promotion of women is not only an act of justice, but also a decisive factor for the success of a company. Ursula underlines the importance of male allyship as an essential component for sustainable change in society and in companies. She argues that men who act as allies not only help create a more inclusive work environment, but also help break stereotypes and promote a culture of support and respect.

She adopts a holistic approach that addresses not only individual hurdles but also calls on companies to adapt their internal structures to foster more equal opportunities.. Ursula specializes in overcoming the “confidence gap” that many women experience in the world of work. Through inspiring lectures and practical workshops, she equips women with the necessary tools and strategies to be successful in their careers. Her commitment makes her an important voice in the dialogue about equality and diversity in the workplace.

Senior Software Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Uppsala University in Sweden pursued a career in technology as a Software Engineer for over 12 years. She has built and maintained complex systems of different kinds in a variety of industries, starting with Security & Defense and moving on to Bank & Finance and Nordic Insurance, IT-Consulting and mentoring for Women in Tech before becoming the founder of a startup in Digital Health.

Camille has an extensive experience in Career consulting, serving people and organizations.

First Headhunter during more than 15 years, she contributed to her clients growth by recruiting strategic talents, mostly in the Technology sector accross Europe.

Willing to further support her clients transformation, she became Trainer and certified Coach.

She funded Ianua in 2018 to help individuals and teams thrive in their professional path.

She graduated in Business Management (IPAG Business School) and Coaching (ICF certified).

Camille designs tailor made programs, transformation oriented, acting as a sparring partner to leaders and teams.

Leila Singh is an accomplished Sales and Finance professional with a corporate career spanning 25 years. She has a wealth of experience initially gained as a qualified accountant (FCCA), followed by 16 years spent at Hewlett Packard Enterprise initially in Corporate Finance, and latterly nearly ten years as a successful Sales Executive delivering a little shy of $1bn of business.

In parallel, during the last ten years Leila has established her Coaching Practice & Personal Brand Consultancy, mi-brand, drawing on her breadth of skills, knowledge, and experience in the areas of sales, finance, and extensive personal growth and development, where she coaches highly motivated and ambitious career professionals at all levels up to CXO and NED’s, typically working in the tech industry, to establish their competitive advantage, be best in class, and accelerate their career towards leadership, by creating a powerful personal brand and showing up as their best self. Her clients’ results speak for themselves, with each client securing at least one promotion through working with Leila, and averaging an increase in income by 47%.

Furthermore, Leila, a TEDx & Keynote Speaker, is accredited as a Master Coach, Coach and L&D Trainer, and Professional Speaker Mentor, Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) & Hypnotherapy, Podcast Host of ‘Life Leadership – All Things Coaching, Career & Personal Brand!’, and Published Author of ‘Success Redefined – How to leverage your natural talents to be limitless!’

Alexandra Kafka is a tier 1 PR consultant, Founder & CEO, and corporate wellbeing architect of Oxyzn. She is also a wellbeing keynote speaker and a corporate wellbeing consultant. Combining her five years of client management experience with a deep understanding of mindfulness, she uses these skills to radically enhance employees’ well-being. As a PR executive, she has been sought out by brands like Vodafone, Edelman, Amazon, HSBC, and the Cannes Film Festival, among others.

She specialises in designing and delivering B2B wellness solutions such as bespoke corporate wellness programmes as well as B2C solutions including detox retreats for HNWIs and UHNWIs and special wellbeing events for VIPs.

After experiencing burnout herself, she resigned from her PR role and embarked on a two-year mindfulness journey around the world. She studied through the British Wheel of Yoga and the Yoga Alliance, visiting and sometimes sailing to 43 countries to explore ways of transforming her life through well-being practices with the aim of re-starting her career in a new direction. Through a self-healing mindfulness journey, she discovered her love for mindfulness – her second greatest passion in life, which inspired her to show modern employees how to use these wellbeing tools the same way she did. This is how mindfulness became her life’s mission – to help employees on their personal journey to claim their full potential. She can make that promise to her clients because long before she helped other people to enhance their own well-being, love, and creativity she was her own best customer.

Alexandra is on a 3 years’ mission to help 5,000 HRs to create a positive resilient workplace, deliver their KPIs and achieve greater results of productivity. Thanks to her passion for wellness, she has been entrusted to offer a series of programmes to more than 20,000 employees and 50 multinational corporations including Conrad Hilton Resorts, Marriott, TITAN, Bureaus Veritas, Royal Bank of Canada, BDO, Kennedy’s Law, Wells Fargo, and Charles Rivers Associates. One of her greatest passions is delivering wellbeing talks to big summits – in 2021 alone she served more than 25 big conferences including CodeSync, the Human Resource Summit, and the She Leads Summit. Through these programmes, Alexandra helps leading companies to create not only a happier but also a more productive workplace.

Liz Hardwick helps business owners, leaders and their teams reclaim their time, energy & focus, with tried-and-tested productivity methods and digital tools, to achieve that iconic 4 day working week.

She regularly speaks at events internationally and online, on topics such as Digital Productivity, Focus and Time Management, Digital Technology and her own Email Management System, ZenForInbox.

Liz is a Digital Productivity Specialist, Professional Speaker, Trainer and Tech Founder, and has been sharing her expertise and experiences of “harnessing digital for human benefit”, for over 20 years through engaging talks, trainings, seminars and coachings, and via her online Productivity Club.

Liz has been recognised for her achievements in the TechWomen100, TechWorld’s Top 111 UK Women in Tech Speakers, BC’s 101 Female Founders in Tech, and the Digital Leaders UK 100.

Alongside a full calendar of speaking engagements and training for clients including BBC, NHS, Arts Council, UNI Global, and more, Liz also volunteers a lot of her time to supporting non-profit organisations, including host of Lancashire Women in Digital in her home county, is part of a Global Media Womens Working Group and is Membership Chair for VSAI (Virtual Speakers Association International.)

Meet Nathan Gold, the renowned Demo Coach from San Francisco. Specializing in high-stakes communications, Nathan transforms individuals worldwide by helping them speak more confidently and enthusiastically while conquering speaking anxiety. He does this for TED talks, SharkTank appearances, investor pitching, customer presentations, and job interviewing through engaging keynotes, workshops, and personalized coaching sessions, both live and remote. With thousands of presentations under his belt, Nathan has collaborated with various companies, including IBM, GetAround.com, Bill.com, DXC-DELL, and Kaiser Permanente, to craft compelling content and deliver unforgettable presentations.

Nathan is an Industry Fellow at UC Berkeley and Hong Kong Baptist University and a guest lecturer at Wharton Entrepreneurship and the University of Illinois Business College. A two-time DEMOgod Award winner, author of Harnessing Your Speaking Anxiety, and co-author of Giving Memorable Product Demos, Nathan is your go-to expert for high-stakes speaking opportunities and product demonstrations, especially when you need to make the most of each precious minute as the clock ticks away.

High-performance headhunter of 8 years has helped over 1,000 people find their dream jobs.

Career and leadership coach with over 2000 hours of experience and a background in tech sales for 10 years.

Richard Self worked in the aerospace sector for thirty years, supporting the business with innovative systems solutions and matching technologies to business needs.

He then made the transition into academia in 2002 at the University of Derby, where he now has small teams of Undergraduate and Masters students researching to identify the best frameworks of questions for evaluating emerging and advanced technologies for gaining business value. He is currently working on the success and failure factors for AI and machine learning implementations.

He is passionate about helping his students develop their communication skills.

Richard is a regularly invited keynote speaker at UK and international business conferences, where he always provides the audience with the important questions for evaluating their business needs and technologies.

Andy is a futurist, speaker, podcaster, and founder of FUTURE OF HEALTH – a new think tank and systems convener exploring the long-term vision for health and healthcare systems in a technology-enabled 21^st century.

He has undertaken numerous innovation and digital transformation projects across public, private, and 3rd sectors and has authored several high-profile reports for the NHS and policymakers on the future of healthcare.

Andy is the Programme Director for Imperial College’s Executive Education course on Leading Systemic Innovation in Healthcare and a visiting lecturer to UCL. He is a champion for a new future based on holistic health that includes wrapping holistic, person-centered health and care around the holistic needs of individuals and communities and the transformation from silos to health ecosystems that will make this possible.

Birgit Vallmüür is the creator of an impactful corporate legacy approach to sustainable and responsible leadership, and a speaker on sustainability leadership, corporate purpose, and corporate legacy.

Dr. Vallmüür is the Founder of the Sustainability Leadership Consulting Firm, TitanSwan, and presently focuses her efforts on businesses, particularly multinationals, to help lead change. She has utilized her expertise with listed and multinational companies, has taught management and executive education courses, developed and lead medium-term strategic budgeting and management of a sovereign nation, and advised governments globally. As a former senior civil servant, Dr. Vallmüür drafted a national foresight system for one of the most innovative and agile governments in the world – Estonia – and created a national base analysis for allocating €3.5 billion considering global future trends.

Her work advising finance ministries globally included the Finance Minister level from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Her experience with governments convinced her that the change the world needs must be more rapidly pursued than the government limitations and timelines allow. This motivates her to bring her 15 years of unique experience combining advisory services for private and public sector organizations, central senior roles in diplomatic settings, and academic expertise in management and governmental sciences to support businesses in creating value beyond wealth.

Dr. Vallmüür holds a PhD in Government and Politics. She is an expert in corporate legacies, a speaker, moderator, and founder of her boutique consultancy, a company she has maintained throughout her career. She is also a (r)Evolutionary at the 2020 cohort of Buckminster Fuller Institute and habRitual Design Science Studio.

She frequently contributes thought leadership in corporate and executive legacies on Substack. Dr. Vallmüür has made numerous speaking appearances internationally on corporate impact and promotes sustainability and environmental concerns. She has also held a surprise session on the values taught in business schools to faculty members of eleven leading business schools.

Keynotes by Birgit bring a fresh perspective as she has created a field of her own. Her views are thought provoking, at times contrarian, always inspirational, and consistently empower people to take action.

Darius Moeini is an entrepreneur, venture builder & program creator at the heart of the Berlin tech scene. As the founder of BIA, Darius creates transformative programs that challenge businesses to change, grow, and thrive.

He has a personal passion for creating groundbreaking programs in Innovation, Startups, Leadership, and the Future of Work. Darius launched his first startup in 2009. Since then he’s founded multiple ventures, startup accelerators, and corporate transformation programs. Since launching BIA in 2019,

Darius has made change happen at businesses of all shapes and sizes: from Daimler and Estee Lauder Companies to Deezer and HelloFresh, to more than 70 brand-new Berlin startups. Darius is also the initiator of the ClimateX Hub and Accelerator.

Hi! I’m Simon! So far my career has been all about connecting people – First as a recruiter and in the consulting industry, and now in EdTech.

I am the Careers Lead of Le Wagon Germany, one of the leading coding bootcamps in the world. My focus is to connect job seekers after their training with hiring companies with open positions. If you’re in either of those positions, then let’s chat during the fair!

Lena has over 15 years of experience in the corporate arena consulting, training and designing systems for global clients.

In 2019 she left her career to figure out her purpose and find direction in life.

Now, Lena is an award-winning entrepreneur and an international speaker on a mission to bridge the gap between the corporate and spiritual worlds. She believes that the real key to success and fulfilled life is self-knowledge.

She was a keynote speaker at:

📍 Women In Tech

📍 DevOps Eindhoven & London

📍 DisruptHR – Belgrade, Channel Islands, Wales & UK

📍 Hotel Summit – UK

📍 HRTech – Copenhagen

📍 Employer Of The Future – Berlin

📍 Future of Work – Singapore

📍 HR Champions – South Africa

In 2022 Lena received a publishing award from Brainz Magazine and co-authored a book ‘You can have it all”.

I am a co-founder of the company GC-Personal and YouTube Channel GermanyCation concentrating on job search and career coaching for international IT specialists. I have a long experience in HR-Development and Recruiting and share my knowledge and network to prepare candidates for their career breakthrough in Germany!

Mozamel Aman is a social entrepreneur based in Berlin with a passion for Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Education.

He is the Co-Founder & CEO of StartSteps a digital orientation and training platform.

Yuliia got her master’s degree in mathematics. During her studying Yuliia joined Deloitte, Cyber & Strategic Risk Team as a working student and one year ago stepped in full-time work.

Her specialization is Software Asset Management (SAM) – use of software products within a company, support of the determination the licensing situation, interpreting it and derivation of appropriate recommendations for action.

Kate Hockey is an Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner at Zalando. Originally joining Zalando as an intern, she has developed expertise in end-to-end recruitment, and works closely with hiring managers in tech to hire the very best early careers talent.

I’m Jan, working in the IT field for 10 years now.

As a Senior Consultant in Deloitte I’m working in the field of cloud transformation.

Our department cloud transformation and systems engineering helps our customers to prosper in their cloud journey.

My career in IT started back in 2012 with my study and work program in business information system (Wirtschaftsinformatik).

Ever since being in the field of IT.

I’m Linda, a tech-driven entrepreneur and a passionate enthusiast for innovation and ventures. I founded Comfexy GmbH, a FemTech startup specializing in E-Commerce, retail, and textiles, and co-founded YoniCore, a medical device for the female pelvic floor. My expertise spans E-Commerce, product development, marketing, and finance. Let’s connect to discuss tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation!

With over a decade of experience in project, event, and product management, combined with her role as a co-founder of YouHatch, Brankica’s primary focus revolves around a genuine passion and a growth-oriented mindset. The values and objectives that have shaped her career span from challenging societal norms and advocating for freedom to nurturing a culture of continuous learning and unlocking untapped potential.

Brankica’s mission is to create an inclusive and empowering space where we can wholeheartedly embrace our authentic selves, granting ourselves the freedom to thrive and the permission to be.

Jan Weber is the Senior Product Manager for Cinemo’s Cloud products that offer various services to create digital media experiences across different devices and industries.

Jan Weber is a Pragmatic Marketing certified Product Manager and has a master’s degree in computer science. He joined Cinemo in 2022, after having worked for global organizations for the last 15 years. He is highly experienced in managing products and services in multiple markets and has spearheaded the launch of new solutions, helping customers meet and exceed their goals.

I am a passionate software engineer and product owner with a keen eye on quality, reliability and a short time-to-market. To ensure this, I always try to find new ways, tools and technologies to automate processes and develop products. Be it new programming languages, software stacks in general or new development methodologies. Although our main focus is automotive and low-level components written in native languages, I don’t shy away from looking up and down the abstraction hierarchy.

In a previously life, I was active in academic research crossing computer science, engineering and physics to make material and life science applications at electron beam accelerators faster and smarter. From that time I hold a PhD in computer science.

Edoardo Binda Zane is a trainer and consultant managing training projects in various organizations between Berlin and Milan.

The focus of his work is to provide teams and leaders with the skills they need to work in increasingly dynamic markets, to cope with ever more frequent changes, and to increase their ability to generate value – in essence, to better prepare them for the future of work.

Throughout his career, Edoardo has directed high-level corporate and policy projects and now combines this experience with other areas of work to train organizations, teams, and people.

Roland Ngole is a multiple award-winning international Speaker, Author, Part-time Lecturer, and the CO-founder of Achievethevision Academy. He has given speeches and conducted seminars at several universities, organizations, and conferences both in Germany and abroad. His work has been featured on several TV Stations and media platforms. He has mentored many students and young professionals for academic and career success in Germany.

Roland is a holder of a bachelor´s degree in international business administration and a master’s degree in supply chain management. He has gained experience in 8 international companies across different industries. Roland Ngole won the international speaker slam Competition in July 2021 and April 2022 in Mastershausen Germany. As a result, he was awarded the winners award, the excellence, and the platin awards. Roland is on a mission to help individuals achieve their vision and aspirations so that they can attain the highest success in their field. His Life´s motto is ” Pursue your Vision….Live a Vision inspired Life”.

Polina Ngole is a passionate International Speaker and the Co-founder of Achievethevision Academy. Whose mission is to help individuals and companies become more vision-conscious so that they can unleash the potential of vision and attend the highest level of success in their field. She is a strategic mentor and has helped several people aspiring for success in Germany.

Polina is a holder of a Masters’s degree in Business Administration and a Masters’s degree in Construction Engineering. She has gained 20 years of field experience in Building construction at a construction engineering company. Polina Ngole has led several construction projects for some companies in Germany such as the Deutsche Bahn, Mercedes, Volkswagen etc. One of her personal quotes is “Walk in honor, do all you can do, and be the best of version yourself”.

Hiu Pun has been a global business trainer in Asia and Europe for more than 15 years. He is a certified MBTI® practitioner, FIRO-B® practitioner, Hogan Assessment® practitioner, DISC® practitioner, and TypeCoach® practitioner. He also works with TKI®, Belbin Team Role Inventory®, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and Big 5 Personality, and has a very good knowledge of Jungian Psychology.

Hiu Pun loves to facilitate talent development using various psychometric instruments. His workshops cover topics such as communication, conflict management, stress management, decision making, innovation, motivation, leadership style, work style, team style, personality compatibility, and type dynamics. All of his workshops are enthusiastically received by the participants. “After his workshop, I truly see people and the world differently and communicate better with my colleagues” – this is the most frequent comment he receives.

He is also a public speaker and speaks at international conferences on organizational development, team development, career development and self-development. He gives lectures/workshops on organizational behavior and intercultural communication for universities in Germany and Poland. His motto is 3P: Purpose, Passion, Perseverance. His vision is that everyone can use psychometric instruments to realize their full potential and promote a positive mindset, growth, authenticity, and harmony in the workplace.

Imagine a world in which people are self-motivated to achieve what they are truly capable of; A world where people don’t hide behind masks but rather embrace authenticity; A world that is not only capable of change but grows from it.

A world that can dance to its destiny.

Our next speaker is definitely a rebel ninja with many titles – A teacher and mentor; A professional speaker and entrepreneur and even a dancer.

He has presented a variety of workshops and alike, to an array of audiences, including universities and local and international companies. Most relate to disability advocacy, awareness and inclusion; the power of the mind, Growth Mindset, and overcoming challenges.

Joining us today is an award-winning speaker who activates, impacts and moves people to make these imaginings a reality. I give you… Nick Smit, The Rebel Ninja

I am an ambitious and passionate HR professional with over 8 years of experience in helping individuals land their dream jobs and contribute to their success stories. Have worked across Hospitality, Retail & Fitness industries with exposure of handling multicultural teams of 1400+ individuals. My skill set includes talent acquisition, onboarding planning, talent retention, business partnering, employee engagement, project management, performance management, effective communication, stakeholder management, and enhancing employee relations.

I love to work in a dynamic & fast-paced environment which offers new learnings, autonomy, and growth. Some of my growing interests are psychology, well-being & Latte art.

Loves to Travel II Food connoisseur II Sociable II Multi-tasker II Sports person II SGI Peace Promoter

Stay tuned to know more 🙂

Connect & stay tuned to know more 😊

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner who specializes in hiring high-level professionals for our R&D team. With an unwavering passion for attracting top-notch talent Elizaveta plays a pivotal role in  ABBYY, which holds a prominent position in the AI market, particularly in document processing, OCR, and IDP.

Leading the Talent Acquisition for Kapsch Partner Solutions, Kapsch TrafficCom and Kapsch Components in Austria. Joined the company in February 2023. Extensive experience in HR Consulting, Executive Search and IT Recruiting. Master of Science in HR Management.

I’m an experienced manager with a demonstrated history of working in different business (sales, fashion & retail, luxury travel & tourism) in multinational companies and also in head hunting as a consultant for different industries.
My profile is generalist, with a strong focus on talent acquisition, digital recruiting & employer branding strategies, PR&Communication, Performance Tuning, Training, Developing, HR Consulting and Coaching.

We stand for individual career opportunities and employee development. We offer optimal working conditions, according to the needs of our IT experts. Long term commitment and individual employee trainings are our top priority.

As a management consultant with more than 10 years of experience in leadership and organizational development in an IT organization, Yvonne empowers and supports women in their first leadership positions so that they are confident, perceived by their team as authentic leaders and their opinions and expertise are heard and valued. She also supports organizations in creating an environment in which their employees can flourish.

She wants to see more brave, authentic, and passionate women in leadership who are standing strong in their center, actively creating and supporting each other. That’s why she organizes the “Circle of Joy – sisters for sisters” event twice a year with the association MADITA, where hundreds of women come together to raise their voices and celebrate the power of the female community.

When her courage and energy leave her, this quote reminds her to keep going (at her own pace): “If not now, when? If not us, who?”

Experienced Project Manager in international relationships, leadership and communication.

Part of my project management job is also financial management such as controlling, budgeting and forecasting.

Some of my professional career e.g.:

REWE IT International AG

IBM Services

Interreg Central Europe Programme

Hobbies: love to work with people 🙂

Currently studying Psychology in Management.

I have worked as a data scientist in the insurance and telco industries, and currently as head of AI and data science at viesure, an insurtech located in Vienna.

I also have a background in academic research at University of Vienna and RWTH Aachen, holding a PhD in Management.

Rebecca Wiederstein is co-founder of Commonground, a social-impact startup she founded in 2021 together with her friend Teresa Tramontana. Commonground aims to create equal opportunity in the work world and supports and guides organizations by implementing DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) through content, workshops and events.

As strategist, she‘s an expert in marketing, content and digital communications. Her focus is always on emerging trends and society future scenarios. When it comes to DEI her focus is on organization structures and communication.

Louise is originally from Melbourne, Australia and has lived in Vienna for about 5 years. Her background is in international relations and anti-corruption but she’s passionate about helping women succeed in their chosen fields, which is why she joined the female factor team. She is the mentoring fairy godmother in charge of designing & delivering a fantastic mentoring program experience for mentees at the female factor.

Dorijan is an international professional with a background in business growth, strategy development, and management. With a perpetual need to get a firm grip on how businesses develop and function to reach targets and grow, he is a talent solutions business partner at the female factor.

A positive attitude, solution-oriented mindset, and stubbornness to reach goals are deeply rooted in his core values, as he considers these factors crucial for a success.

Teresa Tramontana is the CEO and co-founder of Commonground, a social-impact startup she founded in 2021 together with her friend Rebecca Wiederstein. Commonground aims to create equal opportunity in the work world and supports and guides organizations by implementing DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) through content, workshops and events.

Teresa originally studied Interior Architecture and Architecture and was specialized in Office Design and New Work. Over the course of her work she got curious about the gender gap in Office Design and started to explore this field. Today she is an expert on DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) and gender mainstreaming and advocates for a diverse, equal and inclusive work world.

Anton is a dedicated entrepreneur focused on leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to promote ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion industry. His more than five years of experience as a Data Scientist and Software Engineer has equipped him with a deep understanding of data-driven decision-making and technological innovation.

Recognized as a “TUW 30 Under 30” listmaker by TU Wien and the German edition of Forbes magazine, Anton’s efforts in advancing sustainability have not gone unnoticed.

As the founder of silana, a deep tech robotics startup, Anton is working towards transforming the fashion industry. Silana’s novel approach involves an intelligent robot that automates the fashion production process, reducing CO2 emissions by an average of 85% and improving working conditions in the industry.

Anton’s experiences range from creating a robot for automated clay cutting at 17 to roles at Siemens, TDK, Deutsche Bank, and UniCredit. His varied experiences in hardware, software, robotics, automation engineering, data science, data analytics, deep learning, early stage venture development, and leadership are now being applied at silana.

Anton strongly believes in the potential of technology to foster sustainability and conscious consumption in the fashion industry. He sees technological innovation and education as key drivers for change.

Product Management Lead with proven track record in financial and payment industry.

I have held various technical and management positions which have given me a strong, credible base on which to offer my services.

Core competencies:

• Product Management
• Leader and Manager of agile teams in international environments
• Project management
• Business Analysis

Fascinated by computers from the early 80s onwards he evolved from it engineering to it project management implementing software integrations for large enterprise customers all over Europe. He fell in love with the topic virtualization 20 years ago and today plans environments around this topic with an consistently increasing view over his own backyard. Intensively is confronted with server technologies on premise versus cloud infrastructure

Jan is an expert for business formation at the Startup Services department of the Vienna Business Agency and since 2022, he acts as the Project Lead for Programming of the startup festival ViennaUP. In his previous positions, he was involved in several innovation projects at companies like Honda Motor Europe or Deutsche Telekom and acted as a consultant for companies expanding to German-speaking markets.

Christine Ng is a seasoned professional in the world of talent acquisition, management, and employer branding. With over 10 years of experience in product and engineering talent functions at top companies like the Financial Times, The App Business (Kin+Carta), and Yieldify, she has gained deep insights into teams of varying structures. Currently, as Head of Talent and People at Quantum Motion, a quantum computing start-up, Christine is focused on sourcing talent, building and optimising hiring processes, and coaching high-performing teams whilst fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Christine spent most of her working life in London, where she obtained a BSc in Psychology and MSc in Organizational Psychology. Her research focuses on cross-cultural research and leadership behaviour reflecting her passion for understanding and navigating diverse working environments.

Daniel is a globally recognized AI expert with 20+ years academic and industrial experience in applied AI. He’s the Chief AI Officer @ WPP, CEO @ Satalia, faculty member @ SingularityU, and Entrepreneur-in-residence @ UCL. Daniel is a serial TEDx speaker and prolific keynote. He is a key contributor on the Future of Work and is passionate about how technology helps govern organisations and can bring positive social impact.

Chris provides Advisory and Delivery, Transformation and Change consulting services to organisations on Responsible Innovation, specifically in Socio-Technical Systems, where AI is deployed with automated decision-making and profiling capabilities that impact people and society directly and instantly.

Regulators are introducing new regulations such as the EU AI Act and the EU Digital Services Act, as well as enforcing existing regulations such as GDPR to provide regulatory safeguards to civil society impacted by automated decision-making and profiling from Socio-Technical Systems. The consequences of all outcomes from these Socio-Technical Systems will matter.

With over 3 decades of industry experience, 2 of which in Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), Chris understands the intricacies and interconnectivity of business functions as well as the dynamics and cultures within global organisations that support or hinder performance, change, transformation, business results and ultimately the customers and consumers of digital services.

Chris understands the criticality and importance of integrated risk management, compliance and ethics in the interconnected digital world; that the constituents of the value chain are interdependent; and where the consequences of adverse outcomes are instant.

Responsible Innovation needs to be embedded into the DNA of, and demonstrated by, any organisation aspiring to grow in the digital age. Trust is the new currency for engagement. Chris can help you succeed in your digital business change and transformation through Responsible Innovation so that you can Differentiate Through Trustworthiness.

Chris is also a ForHumanity Fellow, a member of their Ethics Committee and a Certified Auditor for GDPR.

I am a passionate Software Architect who is working as Head of for 12 scrum teams. As I experienced high responsibilities and possibilities since the very beginning of my carrier, I truly believe that agile is what fits best in our modern world and gives us good chances for success. Although I am a very technical guy, I figured out that culture and attitude need at least the same attention as technical excellence. For me, sharing knowledge is on of the key factors of progress. Looking forward meeting you at Tech Jobs Fair.

IT Infrastructure Services Transition, taking various parts in IT Infrastructure Services projects, including Service transition and consultancy at client sites in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Manage and improve relations with customers and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated competencies across Service delivery especially in Service Transition activities outsourcing implementation according to ITIL.

My name’s Márton Szuromi. I work as a junior consultant and laboratory assistant. Most of my time I deal with wearable high-tech devices and support body sensory measurements. I think that today’s modern technology helps us a lot to get to know ourselves better.

Using wearable devices, millions of objective physiological data are generated in 1 day which can help us to be more aware of our lifestyle and focus on the factors that are essential for complex wellbeing. At Fusion Vital, we have put together a range of wearable devices that stands its ground in terms of both physical and mental well-being.

Balazs is the founder of Tech In The City, an initiative that helps and supports changemakers, innovators, digital experts, venture builders by connecting them to the right people, organizations, and giving them the knowledge and resources they need the most. We work together with the most connected global tech and startup networks where we join forces with successful founders, corporate partners, experienced mentors and advisors to change the way how we build, create and innovate together. We are creating the next generation of a collaborative and community-based digital-first hub. Together we grow.

Holding a solid history of marketing management, employer branding, communications’ concepts, executive speech, building storylines of innovations, promoting brands and strategies including market research, analysis, digital marketing, CRM. Customer focused mindset with established B2B relations. Implemented innovative payment solutions with marketing strategies from inception.

Currently accountable as the director and lead of MBH Bank’s rebranding project, within the Transformation and Operations project of the banking group. After a merger of 2 established banks in Hungary, the new bank has launched its entity and brand as of May 1st, 2023.

Having ranking #19 at the TOP 50 Marketing Professionals’ list of Hungary in 2021.

Machine learning engineer specializing in computer vision. For the last 5 years, Evgenii has been working on applying deep learning for developing AI capabilities for document processing platforms. His team at ABBYY is focused on finding novel ways to improve the performance of neural networks powering Document AI.

I’m a very enthusiastic & pragmatic technical person who has specified myself on airline e-Commerce and operational systems with multiple touchpoints operating in large REST-/µ services landscapes running in Public Cloud environments. One of my key drivers is to enable organizations to achieve their “next level” in digitalization leveraging IT, using the available technologies that fit the enterprise best.

Munkám során egészségmegőrzéssel és egészség-helyreállítással foglalkozom. Legtöbb kliensem egészségügyi-, és életvezetési problémáival fordul hozzám. Eredményeim közé tartozik a vérnyomás tartós csökkentése, az alvásminőség javítása, az inzulinbevitel mérséklése, a kiégés kezelése és egyéb prevenciós beavatkozások sikeres vezetése. Tapasztalatimról rendszeresen beszámolok hazai és nemzetközi konferenciákon.

A Selye János Doktorandusz Szakkollégium Magatartásorvoslási Kutatócsoportjának vezetőjeként kutatási területem az egészséges teljesítmény diagnosztikája és fejlesztése. Kollégáimmal három egymást követő évben nyertük meg a Best Poster Award-ot (SELYE START 2022; SELYE SYMPOSIUM 2023; SELYE SYMPOSIUM 2024) tudományos és gyakorlati teljesítményünk elismeréseként.

My field of ​​expertise is health preservation and restoration at the individual, group and corporate level. My results can be measured in changes in objective physiological indicators – for example: blood count, blood pressure, body composition – which are associated with achievable health goals. I regularly present at conferences and events where, in addition to health education, the audience can learn about success stories supported by fresh data, and together with my colleague, we are three-time winners of the Best Poster Award (SELYE START 2022, SELYE SYMPOSIUM 2023, SELYE SYMPOSIUM 2024). – Psychologist, Partner of MINDiet, Executives & Organizations

I have worked for multinational companies in the last 15 years (Unilever, Diageo, Miele).

I was an expat in Zagreb, Croatian and gained some personal experience on working in a different country.

Currently I am Head of Recruitment and Consultancy at SnT, where we focus on people-first cultures and hiring.

My name is Kitti Dobos, I am a Project Assistant at Future-Now. As a fresh addition to the team, I am even more excited to be part of Tech Jobs Fair Budapest 2023!

I have four years of experience in event planning and organising, in which I have worked both creative and operative jobs. Through these experiences, I found out how connecting people and connecting with people is essential to all of us.

Fadi Shadeh has been the Head of the Department for Service Industries of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) since August 2022. Priorly, he worked in the field of export development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary.

As head of the department, his main goals are the development of rural university towns, the support of attracting young Hungarians living and studying abroad, and the establishment of closer cooperation between HIPA and the actors of the business services sector.

Department profile: The business unit develops smart solutions for the integration of entertainment, navigation and driver assistance functions.
Instrument clusters, display products, and interior monitoring systems are part of business unit’s portfolio.

Main responsibilities:
– Technical project management for LCD/OLED displays and coverglasses in instrument clusters and central display units such as coordination of development and support of series production for leading car manufacturers (e.g., Audi, BMW, Daimler, FCA, Volvo)
– Requirement management in the respective technical field (Customer – Bosch – Supplier)
– Technical lead in management of supplier development activities and engineering changes on displays and coverglasses
– Support of sampling and qualification processes for product/component changes
– Direct contact to customers and suppliers
– Initiate, plan and evaluate optical measurements in laboratory
– Support of production plants and processes from development perspective

At present, I am concentrating on the future of education, the future of work, and talent acquisition by developing products that integrate with Generative AI technologies. I possess over a decade of experience in assembling tech teams for deep tech, AI, and SaaS platform companies worldwide. I manage human up-skilling programs that train UX designers, product designers, UI designers, UX researchers, and service designers. For seven years, I dedicated my efforts to organise Budapest Startup Safari, a series of events aimed at accelerating knowledge sharing within the tech industry.

My name is Erica Schepers and I work as a Talent Manager at ENTER. ENTER is a consultancy company located in Eindhoven, the Brainport area of the Netherland. They call Eindhoven city the ‘home of Pioneers’. You can feel the passion of technology everywhere. All the thinkers and doers work passionately and intelligently together.

As a Talent Manager I am focussed on our employees, who work full time at our clients office. I am lucky enough to visit our employees in this high tech environment. In that way I get to see their passion for (Software) Technology.

Working in a High tech environment can feel like it’s a man’s world, which can be very challenging. But I see that woman are willing to take up that challenge! And to me, that is very inspiring. I can see the change daily now. You see more woman in our hight tech environment. The Netherlands focusses on more inclusivity and diversity, and you can see the change happening. We are not there yet, but the willingness is there!

I am an experienced executive and life coach with a demonstrated history of working with leaders and entrepreneurs. My passion is helping to find balance between professional and private life, between the body ad soul, between the present, future and the past. In the age of AI we are responsible for each other. My mission is to helping leaders, developers and users to understand and learn to express themselves for a better and more ethical user experiece and global moral.

My own methods: Joyfulness Method* and Emotional Map*

Barbara Varga-Baráth is the COO and co-founder of Bobcats Coding, an innovative company delivering top-notch software solutions and shaping the future of tech development. Bobcats Coding is known for its collaborative and agile approach, delivering customized solutions that cater to businesses of all sizes. Prior to this, Barbara was the CEO at Green Fox Academy, one of Hungary’s leading bootcamps.

With a deep commitment to education and tech, she has prepared career changers for the challenges of the future job market, training them in in-demand skills and facilitating their transition into the IT workforce.

Barbara is also passionate about promoting the role of women in technology. She co-founded ShareIT Lab, an initiative aimed at supporting women in starting, changing, and advancing their careers in the IT sector. She actively contributes to initiatives that promote diversity in tech, advocating for women’s involvement at all levels.

Cognitive psychologist and data scientist. Andrei works as an AI consultant and project manager at Neuron Solutions Ltd., contributing to the different activities of the company, regarding training projects, consultancy and software development in AI/Data Science. Neuron Solutions helps enterprises understand, introduce and use AI in their day-to-day operations.

I have been working with Helpers Hungary Kft. for over three years. During this time, I have gained valuable experience within the field of immigration to Hungary, being focused mainly on employment based immigration. My main objective is to make the process as smooth and as clear as possible by using modern technology and automated processes. In addition, as a team, we are working on breaking the stigma on the difficulty of hiring third country nationals in Hungary.

I have been working with Helpers Hungary Kft. for two years as a member of the business immigration department. where I’ve learned how to find the appropriate balance between assisting clients launch their businesses and relocate to Hungary. This increased my responsibilities as I am keen to constantly provide accurate information on their different goals along with assistance with the immigration process. Considering the clients’ diverse cultural backgrounds, adjusting my communication method to match their understanding and using three different languages to make the process as smooth as possible. At Helpers we always prioritize our clients whether they are big corporates or young people with a start-up helping them reach their goals.

Meet Martin Frühwirt, Head of Product at HROS.io – a passionate product leader with a focus on innovation and technology. With a career that started in product development and game design, Martin’s focus eventually shifted to creating highly scalable customer onboarding solutions that combine workflow automation with human expertise.

Now, at HROS.io, Martin’s single ambition is to revolutionize the HR industry with a game-changing digital solution for tech-enabled HR that matches top-quality talent with the best companies and job opportunities. Join Martin to learn how HROS.io is transforming the industry.

Having had the opportunity to develop strategic decisions and deliver solutions at companies of 5 to 5000+ employees for over a decade, I am convinced to say mindset matters the most.

As practicing psychophysiologists at MINDiet, we are working on a healthy mental – and consequently physiological – balance that results in sustainable performance with our individual and corporate clients. The success of the MINDiet Health and Wellbeing Program is always measured in objective results (eg. blood pressure, lab results) and full ecological validity from illness prevention to health restoration and includes the accomplishment of specific business goals (eg. retention, engagement, team building, performance optimization).

At TechJobsFair Budapest, I’m talking about the MINDiet Survey, the 3-minute-short health, lifestyle, and wellbeing assessment tool that allows corporate clients to better comprehend and further develop their case for change regarding employee health and wellbeing and act accordingly. The MINDiet Score also supports employees in the decision-making process regarding their health improvement goals.

CAREER:
2022 – Ministry of Economic Development, State Secretary for Industrial Policy and Technology
2021 – 2022 MNB-EduLab Kft., Managing Director
2017 – 2022 Bank of Hungary, Managing Director
2017 – 2022 Budapest Institute of Banking Zrt., CEO
2015 – 2017 Bank of Hungary, Director
2013 – 2015 Bank of Hungary, Head of Department
2009 – 2013 Bank of Hungary, Senior Analyst

STUDIES:
2009 Maastricht University, financial economist (MSc)

CEO and co-founder │ On a mission to make eCommerce sustainable

For me if things are easy they are not challenging, and without challenge there’s no satisfaction with the results so I’m always looking for challenges and eager to come up with some new way and innovative ideas to understand and overcome the hurdles with some hard work and smart ideas.

Enthusiast about venture development as well as strategy & solutions consulting. Keen on building businesses with a change maker, innovative and sustainability driven mindset. Good at coming up with creative and unique concepts to drive business to be the pioneer. Also, passionate about computer vision and its capabilities to make our world better.

Hi, I am a travel enthusiast girl, I am travelling around Europe and India. I live in Porto, Portugal. Through my YouTube channel, I would like to be connecting bridge between Europe and India in order to make Indian travellers synchronized much more intimately and authentically with Europe and Europeans.

In this channel, I would like to broaden the perspective of Indian travellers to have an affordable and memorable trip to Europe. I also try to make simpler the Visa and documentation process for whom are looking to settle in Europe. I also enjoy talking about the Portuguese language, culture and history which makes life more easy and more interesting.

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Nelson T. Ajulo is the CEO and founder of Zarttech, a tech talent startup redistributing global opportunities. He is a seasoned executive with over twelve years of experience in technology, extensive leadership, operations, and management. Having served as Chairman, CEO, and President of several significant multinationals, His expertise spans various aspects of leveraging technology to address social inequalities and business leadership sustainably. He has garnered diverse experience by working in continents worldwide, such as Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.

Nelson is currently participating in a CyberSecurity Program at Harvard University and graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), focusing on leadership and entrepreneurship (Cambridge, United Kingdom), and PhD in International Economics with a strong focus on Human Capital Development. He has been exposed to world-class training programs with several certifications focused on entrepreneurship, market digitalisation and Innovations, and agile business growth. One of his specialities and strengths is in strategic rapid business scaling.

He believes in people’s equal worth and has been a significant advocate through his businesses and participation in different organisations for a more inclusive world. So we can leverage everyone’s strength in building a better world for all. Nelson’s philosophy is to go beyond transforming disadvantaged communities in Africa to a more global transformation. He is a passionate advocate for empowering people and enabling them to make informed decisions and implement change in their own lives and other people’s lives. He believes that there is no weak mind.

Catherine Leduc is a certified NLP & RSCI coach, speaker, and author of multiple online courses on Job Searching and Career Management and brings 17+ years of experience in senior consulting roles in strategic planning & marketing within the Lifescience Industry. She’s been the go-to person for job searching and career advice in her expat circles for over a decade before launching as a career coach.

Her approach is focused on a strong strategic marketing and consulting background, extensive experience building and managing multi-disciplinary & multi-cultural teams across the world, and special attention to mindset issues that often stand in the way of reaching our goals.

She’s a visionary, a connecting networker, and loves to empower people by getting them in the driver’s seat of their career. She loves adding a strategic spin to everything she does, breaking down complex career crossroads into practical and actionable steps to help you get clarity and take action.

And most importantly – she is passionate about what she does!

Hana is a Rubyist by heart and a software engineer at GitHub. After finishing her Ph.D. in judgement and decision-making psychology she got more and more interested in coding. From working in R and data analysis she shifted her professional orientation to web development and programming. She fell in love with Ruby and she shares her passion by teaching at Ruby Monstas Zürich and Rails Girls.

Paulina is a Program Manager at Kickstart Innovation, one of Europe’s largest zero equity, multi-corporate ecosystem innovation platforms that run a scale-up program for later-stage startups with a goal to accelerate deep tech innovation. She is involved in two particular verticals – smart cities, and finance & insurance. Previously, she was working in Vienna for almost 5 years as a Program Manager of Startup Live, leading this early-stage acceleration program, one of the biggest entrepreneurial communities worldwide. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs to succeed and build startup communities around the programs. Paulina is not only organizing events but also moderating startup competitions. She co-organized the first Tech Jobs Fair in Vienna in 2019. It is her pleasure to be back as the event’s moderator at TJF Zurich.

All chaotic things are interesting to me. That’s why I chose a career in the most chaotic field there is: Cyber Security Incident Response.

Founder of Silentus, an anti-procrastination app for workers and students, optimizing homeworking to help them regain 500hrs per year on average and set boundaries between work hours and personal time (maximize time and energy levels).

Awarded Rotterdam School of Management’s “’I WILL’ Journey Award’ in April 2022 for a (volunteers) recycling initiative in Chiclayo, Peru. Currently 20+ households signed up to change their habits towards waste management.

As entrepreneur demonstrated ability to develop and translate ideas into products that improves people’s lives, and build (remote) teams capable of executing clear roadmaps.

Drive execution through finding resources (tech/people/financial) to deliver on-time, in-full, using network/learning/DIY. Able to create something big and tangible from limited resources by being creative and strict prioritization.

Building on 15+ years of experience in Finance and Operations in Global Multinationals including KraftHeinz, TomTom, PwC, Vopak.

Belief that education and technology are the main levers to close skills and inequalities in society. Avid reader (fiction and non-fiction).

Graduate from INSEAD (Executive Master in Finance) and Rotterdam School of Management (MBA).

Lavinia Osbourne is an established agent for change in blockchain, and an entrepreneur at the vanguard of NFT development and futurist for the emergent metaverse. Through her work as Founder of WiBT she has won and been nominated for accolades such as the National Diversity Award for Community Organisation and Best Diversity Resource/Initiative Award; whilst as an individual she is one of Wirex’s Rising Women in Crypto 2021, a TechWomen100 winner 2020, a 2021 LinkedIn Top Voice in Tech & Innovation, and Cog X Gender Leadership Winner 2022.

Combining her passionate belief in blockchain’s egalitarian ideals with a commitment to utilising her knowledge, connections and entrepreneurial spirit to bring opportunity for all, Lavinia works tirelessly to break down barriers by raising underrepresented voices.

Hi! I am Maria, recruiter at Trunkrs, where I recently started. I am a recruiter focused mostly on tech roles but I take care of the recruitment of many areas in the company together with my colleague Annalies, whom will also join me in this fair.

We are looking forward to this day and hope to get the most of it!

Head of Marketing in a fast-growing and innovative ed-tech/fintech specializing in improving financial literacy, and also a co-founder at one exciting ed-tech project. I possess strong expertise in user acquisition in various channels, building up marketing strategies focusing on brand awareness, engaging with prospects, and creating strong relationships with users as well achieving the goals of stakeholders. Thanks to 5 years of being involved in startups and business marketing initiatives and a previous experience in business management, I am leading businesses to meet their needs and build up a strong brand presence that would distribute the values of the company and create loyalty to the brands and their products across different channels.

Why Digital Marketing? I have been involved in creating and promoting the product from the first career step and marketing has a major role in the successful launch. Being data-driven with solid analytical skills and creativity made my shift to Digital Marketing extremely smooth. Simply speaking, I have always dreamt to make every enterprise financially successful with a myriad (army) of happy and loyal customers. And I have always been into technology and innovation.

Being part of FONGIT program made the journey of Money Masters easy and opened a lot of doors. We have been assisted from day one with training our pitching skills and connecting with industry leaders, overall facilitating an already challenging startup life.

I was born and raised in the US before moving to Switzerland and furthering my education at ETH.  I’ve worked for over 15 years in the tech industry in a variety of roles. Currently, I work as Head of Engineering for Agrinorm where we are working on a product that is revolutionizing the fresh food sector with modern technology and data-driven insights.

Dietrich is a senior IT and publishing professional with over 15 years of professional experience. He originally joined MDPI in 2005 and stayed until 2015, before coming back in 2020. He has served in various roles, including CEO and CTO, and is currently a Project Manager for MDPI AG. Before he served as the CEO of Ditoy, a boutique digital agency in Zurich, servicing clients in a variety of industries from 2018 to 2020, and in a contracting role as a software engineer for IWF AG in 2016-2017. He holds a Bachelor in Business & Economics from University of Basel and is currently enrolled in graduate studies in Business Information Systems at FHNW.

As Director, Talent with SGInnovate, Jae leads the organisation’s talent management efforts. She oversees both the running of SGInnovate’s flagship talent programmes as well as the business partnering function, which connects high-calibre talent to promising Deep Tech startups. Additionally, she also shapes the talent team’s global outreach strategy to develop SGInnovate’s global network of partners and position Singapore as a thriving hub of opportunities for Deep Tech talent.

Prior to SGInnovate, Jae spent over two decades as an HROD leader in Singapore’s public service, most notably at the Energy Market Authority (EMA), where she led the statutory board’s human resources and organisational development function. There, she implemented notable policies from recruitment and employer branding to performance and talent management to transform the human resources practice into a strategic growth partner for the organisation. For her work at EMA, Jae was conferred the Leading HR Leader Award at the 2014 Singapore HR Awards.

Hi, my name is René and I love going to concerts and playing drums. Apart from that, I’m a passionate recruiter and a real sourcing activist. Let’s rock together 🤟🏼

10 FUN FACTS ABOUT ME
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1️⃣ My first concert was on my 14th birthday and it was Pink Floyd live in Basel
2️⃣ I have seen U2 live 11 times. Among others in London, Dublin, Berlin, Munich, Glasgow, and Zurich
3️⃣ My best “live” music experience was in Glastonbury in 2017 with my sister
4️⃣ I only bought my own drum kit at the age of 36
5️⃣ My taste in music ranges from pop (e.g., Madonna or Pet Shop Boys) to rock and heavy metal (e.g., Iron Maiden or Metallica).
6️⃣ It’s important to have a piano man in your circle of friends (also a lawyer)
7️⃣ I have a playlist for every situation
8️⃣ I was born in Caracas, Venezuela
9️⃣ My daughter (4,5 y) is already a huge FC Barcelona supporter
🔟 When I was 27 years old, I didn’t know what HR really does

Andy’s background as a physician brought him to the European cannabis industry where he quickly saw the need for an industry-specific solution for sourcing labor. Being in the industry also keeps him on top of the latest trends, news and needs of the industry.

Tram Anh Nguyen is the co-founder of CFTE, based in the UK, setup in 2017, one of the fastest growing knowledge platforms in Fintech and Digital Finance. 

She serves as a NED of Passerelles Numeriques, Advisory Board Member for the Business France Frenchtech UK, Advisory Board Member of the Association of the Corporates Treasurers, Advisor Board Member EDHEC, Board Member of Global Impact FinTech (GIFT) Forum

Co-author of CFTE’s world’s largest Fintech Job Report Book and the Blockchain Job Report. Is the Entrepreneurship Expert Saïd Business School, Oxford, also is an Industry Fellow of Imperial College. Tram Anh is an advocate of lifelong learning and believes that continuous education is the best tool to help people adapt to a fast-changing world.

Tram Anh strongly believes that in a world dominated by technology, people must remain at the centre of society and organisations, and that education and training are key to helping individuals adapt to a fast changing world. This was the motivation that drove her to launch CFTE to help finance professionals up-skill, find more opportunities and build better finance.

She works tirelessly with governments, policymakers, industry experts, and academia to push initiatives in financial education for Finance 2.0. She followed her passion to bring about a skills revolution in finance to not only transform the industry but to help a multitude of stakeholders, like women and people from different backgrounds and walks of life, to enter the new world of finance.

The platform includes hundreds of experts (from heads of innovation in banks to CEOs of challenger banks and CEOs of Fintech VCs), who have created a platform that helps the industry acquire this knowledge quickly, from Fintech to Artificial Intelligence to Open Banking to Extrapreneurship programmes, with an engaged community with 100,000+ alumni around the world. 

CFTE is headquartered in the UK. In addition to London, CFTE is present in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Hungary, Luxembourg, and France and works with most Tier 1 financial institutions.

Honoured to be an Ambassador for the Singapore Fintech Festival.

From 2017 until today as Senior Leader Women in Fintech, International speaker at global events, mentor and judge for the industry.

Of Vietnamese origin, Tram Anh was born in France and lived in Paris, New York, and now London. She provides a great understanding of both Asian and Western cultures and is always keen to bring the best of them together.

Consultant, Talent Sourcer and Networker with 10+ years professional experience in Recruitment and Talent Attraction, not only as part of a team but also as a Freelancer & One-Woman-Show as well as 3+ years professional experience in operational & strategic Sales.

Devops and Cybersecurity engineer

Stella is currently responsible of the talent acquisition strategy and D&I policy at upday. She has been working in HR for the past 5 years and is also an UX Designer.

She is dedicated to improve the recruiting process to make it more inclusive and empower all talents to apply regardless of their gender identity, sexuality, race, religion, disability. The P&C works hard every day to offer a safer space to everyone.

Her main focus is to increase the number of women (cis & trans) and non binary top-talents in the tech department in senior position as leadership roles. Offering them a clear career development plan created in partnership with the manager and P&C department.

Digital Product designer | Product management & UX design | HCD, DT, JTBD follower.

Call me a passionate people person, a Tech recruiter who is committed to helping companies hire the best talents and support job seekers to find their dream jobs.

I started my career in Accounting, navigated to Sales and finally found a home in recruitment which I genuinely enjoy.

I work for Delivery Hero SE, Berlin as Manager, of Tech Talent Acquisition and in my free time, I voluntarily support job seekers to find their dream jobs by providing them with free coaching support.

Hi, my name is Bang- a 22-year-old Vietnamese girl. I am known as Nancy- my lovely favorite nickname! People also usually think of me as FANCY NANCY-you guessed 🙂

I take pride in my creativity and determination. I always work hard towards achieving my goals and constantly manage to step out of my comfort zone. My “morning wake-up spell” – Do something today that your future self will thank for.

I believe that everyone has great potential and life is about finding what you master at. Each person will shine with their own lights!

As a calm and positive human-being, I always see challenges as great opportunities for me to explore my hidden strengths, and also my limitations.

My family & friends are my first priority in life. I love cooking and find joy in innovating any recipes. Besides, I like to travel to different places and take thousands of photos. Last but not least, I enjoy talking with different people as their unique perspectives make my viewpoint become more colorful!

My WHY statement:
“ To encourage people to believe in their inner strengths so that they can blossom with their potential and nourish the growth of others in the garden”.

Hi, I am Gurpreet Kaur Jaggi. I have 12+ years of experience in IT industry playing various roles such as Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Project Manager, and Head of Global Talent Acquisition. I help great talent meet amazing companies. 

I am also a keynote speaker and a moderator.  Talking about hiring trends, the current market, and career path is my passion.

TA Partner for Trust and Safety Department.

At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire – for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform.

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility.

Lotár Schin currently the head of OTP Banks’s AI expert team. He has 17 years of experience in data management. He has worked in the oil industry, telecommunications and financial institutions sectors both in Hungary and abroad.

I have now worked more than 15 years at the cross-section of public administration, research institutions, universities and industry on strategy, policy, funding, monitoring and operations of projects in life sciences, sustainability and technology innovation. Gained invaluable experience, insight and professional networks from exceptional international environments, top entrepreneurial and business hubs with a front-row seat to the latest trends in digital transformation and innovation.

At present I am supporting several initiatives intended to generate opportunities for innovation stakeholders to create value in deep tech businesses, corporate digital transformation and contribute to the betterment of mankind through science, sustainability, technology and conservation efforts. Specifically intrigued by how we can make our smarter cities also more resilient, sustainable, biodiverse and clean, and how businesses can get involved when they really mean going green.

I am Psychologist and during my certification process for being Psychotherapist. I work for Novanta as Talent Acquisition Coordinator and Junior Recruiter. Happy to speak to you about any of our open positions!

I am the Head of Talent Acquisition at integrationworks Germany.

I did the last 11 years Headhunting in Germany for small, midsize and Enterprise clients for their IT Sector.

I am a German born but my roots are Indian. So I am basically best of both world.

I combine diversity, sustainability and transparency in my working style.

I love to work with people who are aspiring and inspire me to become a better person.

My Slogan

“It’s all about the People”

He’s the Head of the Citi Budapest Solution Center, the Global Engineering Lead within Citi for Peripheral / Perimeter Networks and a member of the ABSL board.

Entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in designing and building innovative and successful customer experiences across multiple industries.

Andreea Mandeal has a decade of experience in leading Marketing programs for B2B SaaS companies aiming for new market entry and core market profitability. She has always focused on start ups and scale ups and has worked for companies like: Aiven, Applause, Market Logic Software etc. Currently she’s the head of marketing at brighter AI, a Berlin start up that develops anonymization solutions for faces and license plates based on AI. Our vision is to protect every identity in public so that there is no trade-off between privacy and video analytics. Our portfolio includes Precision Blur, the most advanced video redaction for faces and license plates in images & videos, and Deep Natural Anonymization (DNAT), a generative artificial intelligence solution with the highest standards in terms of accuracy and data quality.

Hi, I am Nilima Gandhi. I have 12+ years of experience in Talent acquisition in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe markets. On my way to get the Doctoral degree in Leadership Management.

I have been a speaker at various events including the most recent ones in Berlin Tech Rec 2021 (in person) and hired!bcn (online).

A passionate and versatile content writer who is always ready to take up challenges and enthusiastic to learn new things in this field. With years of experience in content writing, she writes content that is impactful and based on in depth research.

Besides writing, she has got excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all ages.

Function:
Consultant & Servant Leader at EPAM Systems.

Background:
Product Owner & Analyst with over 15 years of experience in the IT segment in various industries.
Expert in supporting clients in product discovery, planning, and launching their innovations, especially in accelerating
and streamlining their analysis process and project communication.

Education:
Bsc Computer Science in Berlin

Being the Head of Integration and IoT at DEKRA, Balázs Bartos is responsible for building and running the Azure cloud-based Integration HUB and Internet of Things Platform of the company, which both play key role in DEKRA’s digital transformation strategy. Having spent several years in various IT architectural and managerial roles in the telecommunications, finance and industrial sectors, his main purpose is to create well-designed and resilient IT solutions that provide real business value to the enterprises.

Marina Morrissey is a highly experienced Talent Acquisition professional whose career spans EMEA, ASPAC, AFRICA and the AMERICA´s. Her expertise is in the field of company growth, having helped over 100 companies during her career as a manager, scaling their businesses and helping achieve their plans for growth. Her experience has covered companies such as the classic IBM´s, Facebook and PayPals of this world, to Public and Semi state organizations as well as Hypergrowth start startups such as Glovo and TravelPerk, the world’s fastest growing SaaS company. Her core expertise lies in anticipating not only the hiring needs, peaks and troughs of the companies she works with but in addition understand how the candidate market evolves as a result of the numerous factors we see having an impact on the changing world of employment.

Connecting talent from around the world to exciting career opportunities at international companies and startups in Lithuania.

Experience:
10+ years working as a Talent Acquisition expert for fast-growing global Fintech and software development companies in Lithuania.
6 years of finding and bringing IT talent to Lithuania.

Shannon is an energetic and driven person, who has a deep passion for building successful strategies, brands and businesses from start-ups, to scale-ups, to large corporates. Most recently she has joined Blonde and Giant as their Strategic Director to drive brand development and strategic storytelling for Startups and VC funds.She enjoys challenging projects and is meticulous in her outcomes and results. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoys new business development and networking. She thrives on building strong relationships and believes in a work life balance. She is highly accomplished with over 25 years of experience working across Africa and Europe. Her expertise ranges across a diverse set of industry sectors such as Venture Capital, Retail, Fintech, Insurance, Telecomms, Retail, Financial Services, Information Technology, Luxury, Leisure, Education, FMCG, Medical and E-Commerce.

Having fun with computers for nearly 25 years. Worked on the topics of software development, primarily for Enterprise Applications. Designing, developing, scaling, and operating the customer-facing digital and data solutions of ZEISS as a Team Leader to provide seamless, personalized user journeys across all web applications and portals.

16 years of proven experience in B2B client services and account mamagement, serving clients on Global and EMEA level. Proud team member of Green Fox Academy, a coding school in Budapest, Prague and Bratislava as General Director with focus on B2B products and clients.

HR Director, coach and consultant with 12 years cross-functional, cross-industry (IT, Banking, FMCG) and international experience.
In the last 5 years acting on HR Lead positions covering employer branding, recruitment, on-boarding, retention, employee engagement, performance management, learning & development, succession planning.
Solid background in HR and business strategy development, implementing HR processes from scratch and change management.
Proficient in brand & product management, consumer engagement with 6 years in FMCG Marketing and Sales on 5 markets (UA, GE, AR, MLD, CH) covering full marketing funnel: awareness, consideration, conversion, loyalty and advocacy.

Passionate about people talents as a core and strongly believe that people are the main asset of a company success.

As a product manager of the Experience team, Pavel is responsible for the strategy and development of software that helps private and business customers to manage chargers.

As a fast-growing, successful company in e-mobility, go-e GmbH is transitioning from a start-up to an internationally recognized player. From the headquarters in Carinthia in Austria, the company has already expanded sales to around 20 countries in Europe. It is already establishing future technologies with bold ideas around its passion for innovative e-mobility solutions. As a green tech company, environmentally conscious processes are vital, which is why they place them at the heart of everything they do.
go-e’s R&D department is located in Berlin, where Experience, Systems, and Hardware teams work together to bring the next generation of chargers to the market.

Experience of +25 in multiple sectors and industries, both public and private, mainly in the management and leadership of project and product management offices under traditional (predictive) and agile (adaptive) frameworks.

Founder of the PMOfficers brand which includes:

• PMOXperience: Consultancy specialized in Project and Product Management Offices
• PMOAcademy: Specialized Training Academy to Lead Project & Product Offices
• PMOXSuite Platform (Co-Founder)
• Computer Science Degree, Master e-Business Management, Postgraduate in Management, Postgraduate: Quality Postgraduate
• Certificate: PMO-CC, PMO-SR, PMO-DT, PMO-BR, PMP, PMO-CP, SM-I, Sig Sigma Yellow Belt.
• PMO Global Awards Judge (Since 2018) Active Member: PMOGA and PMI BCN Chapter.
• First Certificate in Spain PMO-CC of the PMOGA
• Lecturer in Project Management Masters (PMO Certification):
• PMO-CP certification at U. La Salle BCN
• PMO-FO certification at the Barcelona Executive Business School (BEBS)
• PMO Module at the European U. Campus Valencia
• Speaker for PMI Chapters Spain and LATAM
• Speaker at Universities, Organizations and Business Centers:
• Peru (APROLOG), Colombia (U.Del Bosque) and Ecuador (ESPAE)
• AACEE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International) among others.

Despite my young age, I have already had the opportunity to work and study in four different countries. Besides boosting my love for international environments, this helped me to forge who I am right now, providing me with unique and invaluable skills and experiences, such as the need to constantly and quickly adapt, which is an essential ability in our digital world.
A few years ago, I decided to take another step in my career, so I joint Spathios, a start-up founded in Barcelona. Regardless of my (mostly) experience in multinationals, I rapidly adapted and grew to became one of the main managers and leaders of the company, where I am still working as a Tech Team Lead.
That has been quite a challenge so far, but pushing me to new challenges and new goals is something I truly enjoy.

Ella is the Growth Marketing and Business Development Manager at Avomind. Prior to joining the firm, Ella has been leading Business Development and growth within a global sustainable fashion platform. She has also been in charge of commercial growth within a leading media company in South Africa.

Ella is focused on building strategic, long lasting partnerships with leading academia institutions, and commercial organisations. Ella drives Avomind’s growth and presence globally and is in charge of new market expansion.

Tosin Anifowose describes herself as a ‘candidate advocate’ because this caption perfectly encapsulates the passion she has for helping people find jobs where they would thrive in. Overall she has about 6+ years of experience comprising a mix of project/operations management, tech support, and talent acquisition.

She is also a certified scrum master and her academic background in the sciences both at the bachelor’s and the master’s level has been a pivotal influence on her career. She works as a Tech-Recruiter at Amazon for the EMEA region and in her spare time, she provides free coaching support to candidates.

The ‘Dear Candidate’ initiative; is her brainchild and it is a non-profit that aims to educate and demystify the job search journey for job seekers. She also hosts the Dear Candidate podcast and runs the Dear Candidate blog.

Business Administrator, with experience in the FMCG sector, in areas such as marketing and sales. During the last 6 years, I have held positions within the entrepreneurship area of ​​La Salle Technova, leading the incubation program for Startups, designing the Acceleration programs and teaching entrepreneurial sessions.

I have given numerous sessions with the Lean Startup methodology, developing concepts such as Product Market Fit, Reaching Consumers and, in general, the application of the BMC.

With expertise in technology-based companies, whether B2B, B2C or B2B2C, working with the team from the design of the strategy, implementation and execution of programs that allow them to achieve milestones in terms of validating the business model, conclusive metrics, achieving public grants and raising rounds of private financing.

I have a degree in Business Administration from the Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla – Colombia), a postgraduate degree in traditional Marketing from the same university, an Executive-MBA from La Salle Campus Barcelona- URL and a Master’s degree in E-commerce from La Salle Campus. Barcelona.

Bence has 10 years of experience in different levels of software development. Started his carrier as a developer, became an architect and now leading software development projects from technical aspect. As work-life balance is a top priority for him, he is always on getting the most out of his time.

When I had to make THE CHOICE in high school, what I want to be and work with for the rest of my life, it was a real challenge, because I was interested in everything (well, I mean not economics, but still). Focusing on core values and what is important to me as a person was, that I care about people, their health and what they put into their bodies.
Another aspect was my love for organising systems out of chaos and that I need to know what makes things tick… Quality just called for me through bioengineering, food safety, pharmacovigilance, active ingredient and excipient regulations. I joined IT Quality due to Thermo Fisher’s commitment on all the things that are important to me as a person and as a professional. Being a nerd is also a huge advantage!

I am an automotive professional with 15+ years of work experience and 10+ years leadership experience. Most of this time spent in Hungary, a couple of years in the US, which has fundamentally formed my viewpoint regarding cultural openness and understanding each other.

I like working with people, loving their jobs and doing real ENGINEERING work in the best sense of this word.

In my current role, as director of software engineering at our Cross-computing division at Bosch I enjoy having a real, positive effect on automotive via leading a state of the art software-focused team, and representing our company’s motto: invented for life. This practically means the ownership of functions like automatic emergency braking in the car, which helps us to prevent accidents and save lives.

Collected experiences mainly in the last 10years in the IT sector, special focus on strategy recruitment and create a people,- and professional-oriented environment at the same time.

Experienced finance and business development project manager (9+ years) with strong organizatory and stakeholder management skills, PM and Agile qualifications. Fluent in English and German.

Niels is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and works as Software Architect Lead at Derivco in Durban, South Africa, where he leads a team of architects. He also develops software and “dreams” up new and innovative ways to use existing and new technologies.

Before joining Derivco, Niels worked as a researcher/instructor at Developmentor, responsible for the database curriculum.

Niels has been working with SQL Server since SQL Server 4.2, and co-authored the first SQL Server 2005 book for developers: “A First Look at SQL 2005 for Developers”. Apart from being a SQL Server “nerd”, he is now quite interested in real-time streaming data, stream-processing, and the Cloud and Big Data. He blogs regularly about these topics at https://nielsberglund.com.

He is a sought after presenter at technology conferences and has presented at, amongst others: Tech-ED, SQL PASS, DevWeek, SQL Bits, SQL Saturday, etc.

Creating and managing cross-cultural teams located in Germany, US, East-Europe, India and China in the area of autonomous driving and navigation systems.

Expert in the following domain areas

• navigation databases/applications (especially based on NDS)
• navigation guidance (AR) / AD decision making
• ADAS databases/applications
• processing sensor data for ADAS applications, e.g. camera, LiDAR, radar, 4D radar
• sensor calibration
• SLAM
• navigation systems, i.e. routing, search, rendering, traffic
• data mining (clustering & classification),
• machine learning and deep learning (CNNs)
• spatial-temporal-uncertain data structures
• sensor fusion for moving objects, lanes, signs, etc. based on camera, LiDAR, radar, IMU, v2x and map data
• localization (particle filter, GNSS, ego-motion, landmarks, SLAM)
• environmental model
• other aspects related to autonomous driving, e.g. planning, simulation, system and functional safety
• experienced with standardization bodies and governmental organizations

More than 50 patents and more than 50 research papers in the above-mentioned areas.

Since 2013, Dr. Károly Balázs Solymár has been holding the position of Deputy State Secretary at the Ministry of Technology and Industry, at its legal predecessors.

He studied at the ELTE Faculty of Law, as a member of the István Bibó College of Law, as a law student. He graduated in 2003 with a ‘summa cum laude’ law degree, and in 2010 took the bar exam.

He has gained nearly two decades of experience in regulatory, economic and complex development tasks affecting the infocommunications sector. Under his professional guidance strategic documents such as the National Infocommunications Strategy 2014-2020 was developed. All these served as the basis for the development of Hungary’s digital economy, information society and digital infrastructuret. Under his supervision, the Hungarian Artificial Intelligence Coalition and the Hungarian Artificial Intelligence Strategy were established, which can be considered the milestones in the development of the Hungarian AI ecosystem.

Since July 2022, Dr. Károly Balázs Solymár has been holding the position of Deputy State Secretary for Technology at the Ministry of Technology and Industry, he is responsible for the digitalization of industrial sectors and the supply of the industry with the most up-to-date technologies.

• 20+ years experience in enterprise IT environment (consulting, solution architecture design, deployment, product development, tech leadership)
• 5+ years experience with Cloud and AI technologies (applied AI in different industries, prototyping, proof of concept delivery, tech leadership)
• anything else just happening like business-as-usual … learning by doing every single day in front of terminal, design tools, flipcharts, online and face-to-face discussions…

An economics graduate with more than 15 years of experience in business development. Prior to her career in HR, she gained experience in a governmental and then multinational environment, and later worked as an account manager in a national consultancy agency.
She has direct contact with and advises numerous multinational and domestic companies in a number of areas.

University of Agricultural Sciences in Gödöllő, graduated in 1989.

1993-2005 I worked in a multinational environment (Sluis&Groot, Sandoz, Novartis, finally Syngenta-same company with 4 aquisitions)

Since 2007 I have been Managing Director of Eisberg, which has been part of the Swiss Bell Food Group since 2016.

Prizes, awards and assignments:

• I have been a member of the Board of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SWISSCHAM) since 2014.
• Since the beginning, 10 years board member of Business Council for Sustainable Development.
• In 2016, I was awarded the “Male Manager of the Year” by the PWA (Professional Women’s Association).
• Corvinus University awarded me the Pro Facultate award for my efforts in the field of university education.
• I serve as a board member of the Presidential Advisory Board of ISOFORUM 9000, the largest national quality organisation.
• In 2021, the Hospital School Foundation and Budapest Festival Orchestra have invited me to support their work as an ambassador.
• In 2021 “Manager for the society “prize by Shell & Hungarian Association of executives.
• In 2022 “Better managers, better world” prize by Business Coach organisation.
• Eisberg is  ten times “Superbrands”, four times “Business Superbrands” award winners.

Pedro Dias, Engagement Manager at EFS Consulting, is working for more than 10 years on consulting projects in the automotive industry. He serviced numerous departments from development to marketing&sales and IT to name a few. In recent years he shifted his focus to international cooperation projects. Within EFS Pedro engages in recruiting and developing colleagues to facilitate the growth of young professionals and of EFS Consulting simultaneously.

EFS Consulting has its roots in Vienna, Austria, but has been working globally for automotive companies for more than 30 years. With more than 300 employees, EFS Consulting is the largest independent management consultancy in Austria. The time has come to open a new office and EFS wants to bring automotive consulting to Portugal. If you are interested and want to join, let’s get in touch!

I am a family man with three grown up children, originally from Luanda, Angola but living most of my life in the UK. I am a keen photographer and enjoy watching films and watching sports (mainly rugby).
I arrived in Portugal just over 1 year ago with my wife and youngest child and continued to work for the same employer that I had in London, but now in Lisbon.
I have worked in IT for over 30 years, starting as a trainee programmer and then through all the variety of IT job titles and various technology stacks and I joined PureFacts approximately 4 years ago. Since then I have worked in a technical role and then as a consultant.

My role is now as Director of Upgrades, leading a team of consultants based in Lisbon, but also involving colleagues in other countries, focusing on implementing upgrades for clients who have installations of our products.

MBA, HR Business Partner Europe

Multilingual, experienced partner across business, financial and tech disciplines. Adapting HR strategy and operations to the demands of the future workplace while optimizing employee experience

I am the head of digital vehicle services (senior manager) in the research and development area.
In the last years I have made a lot of experience in Innovation with emerging technologies, design thinking, agile, digital transformation and development of digital products in combination with company/legacy IT (where I was responsible for appllication managed systems for years).
I lead teams in onshore and nearshore including disciplinary and budget responsibility.

My name is Leyre Moreno and I am from Navarra, Spain. I have been working within the Volkswagen group for 13 years, and a year ago, I came to Portugal to implement the Innovation & Engineering HUB project.

I have a degree in economics and engineering. Most of my professional experience was in the Engineering area, taking a substantial leap in recent times to data engineering.

I faithfully believe in the team, and in the people that make it up.

I’ve worked with communication at Specsavers for four years and loved every second! From once being a student doing internal blog entries and business updates to now guiding the business on how to attract new talent through compelling content.

Luckily, it’s an easy job to do when Specsavers is both certified and listed as one of the Best Workplaces in all of Europe. I’ll give away our secret if you stop by our fair.

Jochen Schreiber, Partner at EFS Consulting, is working for nearly 20 years on consulting projects in the automotive industry. He serviced numerous departments from development to marketing&sales and IT to name a few. In recent years he shifted his focus to international cooperation projects. Within EFS Jochen engages in recruiting and developing colleagues to facilitate the growth of young professionals and of EFS Consulting simultaneously.

EFS Consulting has its roots in Vienna, Austria, but has been working globally for automotive companies for more than 30 years. With more than 300 employees, EFS Consulting is the largest independent management consultancy in Austria. The time has come to open a new office and EFS wants to bring automotive consulting to Portugal. If you are interested and want to join, let’s get in touch!

Responsável de employer Branding na Axians, uma apaixonada por pessoas e pela sua felicidade

Besides tech, entrepreneurship, and business, André is also very interested in teaching practical introspection and (nonviolent) communication skills, because to a large degree, the quality of your mind determines the quality of your life, and he’s passionate about transformation.

I really hated elementary school.

I was deeply and utterly bullied. At my first school I got bullied and beaten so much that I got hospitalized for 4 days. So when I was 17 years old I almost got thrown out of high school because of absence, but luckily I got the last chance and ended up taking a year as a foreign exchange student in California at Nevada Union High School.

One of the first days at school we were given a ballot with over a hundred classes.

Everything from horse riding to psychology, and I came across a class i didn’t understand. It was called “Speech”. I asked: “What is Speech?“. The lady at the desk answered: “You learn how to talk”. Confused, I replied, “I know how to talk”. And she said firmly: “No, you learn how to talk from a stage.”.

This captivated me, and I immediately signed up.

Educator and expert in public speaking and storytelling with over 25 years of experience. Currently helping professionals, politicians (MPs), scientists, and tech people improve their public speaking and get their message across from the stage in an engaging and effective way.

During my second semester at medical school, I experienced a different kind of professor.
This professor changed the way I looked at scientific presentations.
For the first time, I saw a person in academia that mastered their communication. A person in academia that mastered their rhetoric. A person that could tell a story. A person that could speak about the most difficult of topics within pathology, whilst keeping hundreds of students engaged, only because of his ability to tell stories.
One of the biggest problems I have encountered amongst scientists, academics, and people from tech, is the problem of presenting and pitching their projects. They know that their research/product can make a difference. They know they have something to offer. But how do you present it, so people will listen?

In my role, I support an ambitious, agile and fast-paced product-based delivery organization through iterative design with strategic fit in a secure and standardized manner. We balance a legacy enterprise with cutting edge technology across multiple countries with various cultures and legal requirements to add to our complexity of new and old estate.

Theodore Zographos is a highly skilled software engineer and systems analyst with substantial experience in LOB software applications development, systems integration, and hardware programming driven by his love for technical challenges and data-driven decisions.

In the past, he has worked for companies where he developed Telecommunications and GIS software applications for major Greek telecom providers. Currently, he is working as a Software Architect in Kaizen Gaming and is the founder of Z-Logic, a software development enterprise, which creates telemetry and telematic applications for major private highways in Greece as well as for major companies in Greece and Cyprus.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the National University of Athens, and he is in the process of receiving his Ph.D. in Computer Science in Autonomous Vehicle Systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems from the Harokopion University of Athens.

My undergraduate degree is from Luther College in Iowa and my master’s is in human resources/Industrial Relations from Loyola University in Chicago.    I began my work life as an auditor with an accounting firm.  I was asked to assist them in their recruiting efforts and after one recruiting season, they felt I had the skills they were looking for and asked if I would stay in HR and build my career there, first in recruiting, then training, then in the scheduling function.  I left public accounting and joined a national real estate development/management firm, with properties located in over 15 cities in US and Canada.   I was their first professional HR executive, and I had the opportunity to create and mature a sophisticated HR service delivery model with them.  I then joined a global financial services and real estate firm.  I oversaw the daily HR issues in the Americas and helped develop several key programs in the talent management, HRIS, employee relations and staffing areas.  In addition, I was a part of several mergers they completed, from the due diligence phase to the cultural integration stages.   Next, I became the Vice President of Human Resources for a major casino/hospitality company in Las Vegas.   Most recently, I joined a family-owned agricultural company in the NW.  I also have taught at several graduate level programs, including courses at Benedictine University and Keller Graduate School of Business.   All these experiences have helped shape me as a professional and provided the skills needed to be an effective career coach and podcaster.

Ricardo Carvalho is a Portuguese entrepreneur and programmer. An IT graduate from the University of Lisboa, with a Masters in Computer Science.

He is known for being one of the founders of Bloq.it, a Portuguese based startup that is providing the worlds leading smart locker solution. One of their main goals is solving last-mile and enabling everyone to participate in e-commerce, across the EU, MENA, LatAm, and the US regions.

Bloq.it has been on the top 10 list for startups to watch coming out of Portugal for the past 3 years by EU-Startups, the former recipients of the Most Innovative award by Web Summit in 2019, and has recently won Scaleup of the Year at this years edition of Global Conference, by Startup Grind, in San Francisco.

Join Ricardo at Tech Jobs fair to hear more about being a young entrepreneur in Lisbon, the challenges of being a CTO and what the future holds for Bloq.it

Tal is a prominent figure in the global innovation ecosystem. Founded 19 startup accelerators worldwide since 2012, has rendered him a Guru on building accelerators, hubs and startup ecosystems. Over the years Tal conducted 70 cohorts, graduating over 1,000 startups in his accelerators.

Tal is also a busy Keynote Speaker in major international conferences as well as a TEDx, on tech startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship, sharing his professional toolbox to mentor, motivate and inspire entrepreneurs around the globe.

these day Tal is preparing to launch a 2nd cohort in CanAx Accelerator under his management, offering professional mentoring, international network and funding of up to $1M.

Don’t Hesitate, Accelerate!!!

Gabrielle is a Brazilian Developer with a Bachelor in Computer Science. She has 8+ years experience in software development and has companies like ThoughtWorks and Soundcloud in her resumé. Before finding her passion in the backend development, she endeavored as a QA Engineer and Full-stack Developer.

Currently she is working as a Senior Backend Developer at Monta, where she is helping build the future of EV charging!

A Professional with 25 years of Experience with Product/Service Innovation Companies. from High-Tech organizations, Aerospace,  cyber, Defense, HLS & security companies. Successfully Support Companies Growth, Opening new Markets around the World and Differentiate their Added Value. Including Business Development, Sales, Marketing & International PR Specialist, Global Marketing & Advertising, Social Media & Marketing communication, B2B2G Marketing, Exhibitions, Public Relations, and Digital PR Solutions.

Entrepreneur, studio owner and a UX teacher.

I’ve started working in the UX field after working as an art director in an advertising agency. The reason I was attracted to this field is because it helped me to make a difference and influence the experience virtually for millions of users, through one product, and one influence.

I’ve started working in the field in small UX characterization and design projects, and I quickly started working with international companies like avg and strakey. Afterwards, I’ve founded an augmented reality app, opened a UX studio and become a UX teacher.

As time went by, I’ve recognized the need and difficulties of many entrepreneurs with a vision who are interested in the UX characterization field to transform their ideas to a characterization work plan, and the need to know more about the UX field. That’s why I started teaching this shortened course for UX characterization. This course is meant for anyone who needs to know the basics to start working on a project, and doesn’t have the time study for months.

I’m Luís Teixeira, Electronics and Computer Engineer, I have been working for 12 years in the areas of Information Technologies, I’ve been in the automotive industry where acted as IT System Administrator/Cybersecurity Engineer, during that time I had the opportunity to design and develop some tools to help Production and Engineering departments on the extreme demand challenges that automotive industry usually has.

I’ve joined Vestas 4 years ago as a Cybersecurity Engineer, and it was for me a huge step in my career, I’ve always wanted to work on in a huge company that could create a positive environmental impact which could be visible in the entire world.
I’m on a Research and Development Department surrounded by extremely talented people that constantly promotes exchange of new ideas and potential solutions to solve business needs.

It is really fascinating being able to work with Industrial control systems, Operational technology (including IT) and introduce Security on top of it. I’ve been involved in several projects, and it’s really great to have new challenges like this. It is quite rewarding being aware that we are developing a piece of component that will be part of a big product that ultimately will make our world more sustainable.

As personal hobbies, I really like photography, practicing CrossFit and spending time with my family.

My mission in life is helping people become what they dream to be. I believe that excellent communication is the foundation for getting there.
I leverage my 25 years’ experience in sales and effective presentation, together with NLP (Neuronal Linguistic Programming), positive psychology, Body language, empathy, and a smile to help others.

WHAT I DO?
I train & coach people to become better speakers, storytellers, and ambassadors of themselves, and their goals.

KEY Strengths: Business development, sales, marketing, digital transformation, Fintech, AI, professional education programs. Building relationship with industry partners, relevant national and international network with key stakeholders! My main task @BIB next to business development is to enhance new innovative business sectors such as AI in Finance, FinTech, Open Banking, E-learning implementations. SME’s digital transformation, Women in business and international relations are also on my plate to build new business partner cooperation’s in financial education. Previously I strengthened my network in the V4 region mainly focusing on technology transfer, know-how and innovation.
As the Director for Business Sectors, Technology & Knowledge Transfer of the Hungarian National Trading House I was able to motivate a team of 40 employees to peak performance in order to facilitate export activities and business development of Hungarian SME’s.
To utilize my skills in the private sector, I took responsibility of driving organisational improvements at INFOTÉR (IT Pro Society Association Hungary) as marketing and sponsorship manager between 2014/2015. My deep professional commitment and experience in resolving complex issues has resulted in significant achievements in ICT and business development so far.

My Bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Budapest Business School for Foreign Trade and my MSc degree in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs at Budapest Corvinus University gave me comprehensive knowledge of economic diplomacy, management and regulatory issues which has since been successfully applied in dynamic and demanding business environments. I finished my Excecutive MBA in July 2017.

Beside my professional career, I like being engaged with organizing charity events for more than 13 years. As the President of the year 2019/2020 & founding member of the Rotary Club Budapest Center I have proven some experience in managing the operations of a community-based organisation as well.

Tomas is an experienced founder and ecosystem leader within the Danish entrepreneurial scene. He is an engineer from the Technical University of Denmark, and began his corporate career in PwC after his graduation in 2017. Among his achievements, Tomas was selected as one of the top 100 talents in Denmark, DTU honorary alumni student of the year and the IT project manager of the year. Today, Tomas is the CEO of a Danish PropTech company called ejendom.com.

I am with BI4ALL since 2015, where I have focused mostly on the Life Sciences industry – while contributing to advance our Knowledge processes and the way we deliver value to our Customers.

Throughout this time, I have led large teams and mentored multiple people.

I have a Data & Analytics education, specializing in Information Management Systems, paired with formal Business Analysis training and certification.

My work experience has led me to experience new geographies and different cultures across three continents.

João is the Head of DevOps team, overseeing the entire CI/CD pipeline. He has over 12 years of experience working in Software Development, covering multiple areas from small mobile apps to enterprise level ERP and HR systems, and across a wide range of technologies and languages, but always with a particular affinity for automation of processes. Since he joined Valispace the needs of the team lead to the natural progression into taking charge first of the development processes to eventually managing the full lifecycle from development to deployment.
His encompassing experience allied with a never ending search for perfection make him the right person to handle the responsibility of keeping Valispace working and up to date.

A Senior Talent Acquisition professional with more than 13 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. I can apply my expertise in people management, talent acquisition, and Stakeholder management to help organisations in achieving their Recruitment and DE&I OKRs. Tertiary qualified with a wide variety of local and international experience.

Capable and confident communicator with a very strong personal presence and ability to cultivate strong relationships with the stakeholders.

Have taken crucial roles in designing, and implementing efficient end-to-end recruitment plans, strategies, and processes to help to develop and to enhance the recruitment function at my assigned roles throughout my experience.

Areas of expertise:
– Diversity Recruiting;
– Talent Acquisition Planning;
– Technology Recruitment;
– Organisational Development;
– Talent Management;
– Employer branding.

MSME Transformation Specialist and Digital Transformation Expert.

Darshana Thakkar is an expert in Transformation, Cost reduction, & Utilization of resources. An Electrical Engineer followed by MBA-Operations with hardcore industry experience in managing business operations. She has invested 25 years in Transforming Micro and Small Enterprises. Her rich experience in resolving pain areas and the real-life problem of the SME industry are helping the organization for quick results. Her expertise in managing business operations with limited resources helps client organizations to transform their business practices from person-driven to system-driven with existing resources. She is an expert in driving the Digital Transformation of the organization and managing changes. She has helped many organizations to increase profitability and achieve sustainable growth.

She is passionate to support the start-up ecosystem of our country. She is empowering and providing strong handholding support to start-up organizations.

She conducting various training and coaching session on Entrepreneurship development, Business operational excellence, and Digital Transformation of MSME in association with various government and Non-government organizations as well as on her own.

She is associated with CED, Government of Gujarat as a Business function expert in the Entrepreneurship development program, As faculty for industrial subjects in the Second Generation program(SGP), and as a start-up mentor and member of the start-up selection committee in the CED incubation center.

She is a certified corporate director registered with IICA and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.

Apart from this, she is an author and publishing her blog, article, and case study related to the industry. She is an empanel author for Technology in MSME and Starts up business in India’s No 1 Automation magazine “Industrial Automation”