Technology Speakers in Europe

Amal is a seasoned coach specializing in guiding startup founders, tech leaders, and high-potential contributors within the technology sector. Through his coaching sessions, clients gain the clarity needed to make challenging strategic decisions with composure, maintain their momentum, and swiftly attain their desired objectives. Amal seamlessly integrates his extensive knowledge in Professional Coaching, Business Development, Lean Startup, and Design Thinking methodologies to provide a transformative coaching experience for his clients. His expertise spans Business Development and B2B Sales strategy and execution, coaching and training, as well as proficiency in OKR, Lean Startup, and Design Thinking methodologies. With nearly 15 years of experience in sales and project management for top-tier US companies

Photo Credits: KOVA 'People, Planet, Purpose and Prosperity.' - That is Gerd Leonhard's motto. Over the past two decades, he has risen to one of the top 10 futurist keynote speakers worldwide, and has recently become the #1 virtual speaker in the age of Corona. With nearly 2,000 engagements in 60+ countries since 2004, and a combined audience of over 2.5 million people, Gerd has been listed by Wired magazine as one of the Top 100 Most-Influential People in Europe, and as ‘one of the leading media futurists in the World' by The Wall Street Journal.

7+ years of experience in Automation, Robotics, Software Development, Development IT 7+ years of experience in Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Equipment Goods 5+ years of experience in Programming 7+ years of experience in Pharma, Biotech, Consumer Goods and Food 2+ years of experience in Automotive 3+ years of experience in Energy

Darshan Dodia works as the Head of Information Technology Solutions at E.ON. He is an experienced IT professional with a demonstrated history of working in multiple industries like utilities, manufacturing, retail, banking and insurance. He is skilled in Information and cyber security, identity and access management, ISO 27001, Data Protection (DLP), Risk Management, Application Security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Previously, Darshan has held positions in the fields of IT Infrastructure and Security in numerous industries including Power and Gas, Sportswear manufacturing.

Alok Nandi is the founder of Architempo which explores the multiple dimensions of design: from interactive solutions to pan-European strategic campaigns, from exhibitions (red dot design museum, St-Etienne Design Biennale) to interventions and conferences (chair of Interaction14 in Amsterdam, PechaKucha Nights w/ 60+ editions). Architempo's clients range from education to institutions to companies in health, transportation and food systems.

Joanna Koprowicz is an Agile – Lean trainer and consultant, who is an expert in Business Agility, Agile-Lean Transformations and the Development of High Performing Agile Teams. 

With a background in business and technology, Joanna developed a career in consulting, coaching and leadership development, working on bringing positive change across a wide range of organisations and sectors, including the Financial Sector, the Travel Industry, Aviation, E-learning and Gaming.

Joanna has a Masters in Project Management from University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Business School. In addition, she holds numerous Agile certifications and is a provider of Agile and Lean Training and Consulting to clients of Enterprise Ireland, IDA and the Local Enterprise Offices. She is also authorized instructor by the International Consortium for Agile.

She has helped to coordinate Agile-Lean events internationally, including the Global Scrum Gathering in Vienna and is a board member of Agile-Lean Ireland/International.

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Mwanandeke Kindembo, born November 11, 1996, Baraka, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a Congolese author of self-help books. He's an engineer by profession, philosopher and social critic by necessity, and entrepreneur by choice. His appetite for writing emerged after graduation, when he obtained a BEng (Hons) in Computer Engineering at TU Dublin. Subsequently, he became involved in philosophical, psychological, theological and mystical works. Which are the main subjects of his books.

Heena, an accomplished leadership and career coach, empowers individuals to dream bigger and reach their full potential. With almost three decades of experience in software, consultancy, and leadership, she understands the nuances of leadership in large corporations. In her coaching, she creates space for introspection, clarity, and uncovering hidden potentials, helping you challenge self-limitations. Heena is also the co-founder of the Circle of Trust by Evenness, whose mission is to empower business leaders with precise knowledge and access to a vetted network of validated advisors, enabling decisive action in an ever-evolving landscape of Web3 and emerging technologies.

Yfke Laanstra is Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Trainer and Author of the Dutch book "Bits, Bytes and Bewustzijn" ("Computer Code and Consciousness"). She is passionate about the cutting edge of consciousness, computer technology and human potential and focusses on the implications and applications of computer technology on our humanness, wellness and consciousness.She is the Dutch Transformative Technology Salon leader, ambassador for Heartmath and The Center for Humane Technology; speaker at The Next Nature Network and Dutch chapter leader for the global Consciousness Hacking

I am an independent consultant, a centerpiece within the European Building-, Construction and Real Estate sectors from my 30+ years of professional experience in this exiting environment. I don't restrict myself to entitlements like Market Intelligence Consultant, Chief Innovation Officer, M&A/ PMI Advisor or Disruption Ambassador but I feel confident proving my contribution as Chief Value Officer as I am frequently involved in commercial due diligence projects. 

Mr. Alexander Papakostoulis is an Investment Manager at Bayerische Versorgungskammer, Germany's largest pension group, specializing in the selection and monitoring of investments across the fixed income space. Mr. Alexander Papakostoulis is part of the investment committee and responsible for the selection of external asset managers (Fund Manager selection) as well as executing direct investments in various fixed income asset classes including bonds, bank loans and private loans, private debt, infrastructure debt, structured products (CLOs), Emerging market debt, Local currency debt products as well as distressed debt products. Mr. Papakostoulis has 5+ years of experience in the Asset Management / Investment Management industry and holds a M.Sc. in Business and Economics from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Karl Lillrud is a global thought leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and business innovation. Renowned for his impactful presentations at TEDx, the World Economic Forum, and other major events, Karl bridges the gap between technology and practical business applications. Honored as a TOP10 AI Thought Leader by Thinkers360 and ranked among the world’s top speakers by Global Gurus, he collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and unicorn startups. A best-selling author, his book "AI, Your Second Brain" demystifies AI, offering actionable strategies for leveraging technology. Karl’s insights inspire transformative thinking, making him a sought-after expert in the AI field.

Lou is a second-generation entrepreneur known for driving significant growth in tech corporations and startup ventures. With a career spanning multiple roles, including investor, CEO, CMO, and general dogsbody, he has garnered numerous awards. Lou is passionate about assembling, leading, and managing talented, competitive, and innovative teams from startup to investment and exit. He has spearheaded the growth of startups, transforming them into multi-award-winning ventures with positive impacts on the environment, revenue, and profits. An award-winning veteran DJ, Lou is also a seasoned speaker and expert in Open Innovation, focusing on mentoring, business development, and capital raising.

A leading expert in the intersection of art, technology, and business, Dr. Annette Doms is a PhD art historian with a passion for the transformative power of technology. Co-founder of Germany's first fair for digital art, UNPAINTED, Advisory Board Member of XRXplorer School. Lecturer and seasoned international keynote speaker in the field of Digital Transformation, Web3, AI and the Metaverse, for companies like Microsoft, UBS or DekaBank. As Innovation Lead at ICAA consultancy, she guides innovative future topics in digital change and has contributed to white papers and strategies for companies like Deutsche Telekom, PwC, Union Investment Bank.

Nicky Dries is Full Professor of Organizational Behavior at KU Leuven, Belgium and at BI Norwegian Business School, Norway. In Leuven, she leads the Future of Work Lab within the Faculty of Economics, that studies social imaginaries for the future. The Lab’s research builds on methods aimed at triggering people's imagination about the future, using media analysis, robotic art and design, virtual reality, and science-fiction movies. Nicky is a former Fulbright Scholar. She has published over 60 international peer-reviewed articles, 2 books, and 20 book chapters. She is very active in science communication, regularly publishing trade press articles (Harvard Business Review, Forbes), op-eds/editorials, and podcasts, and appeared in a documentary TV series on the labor market implications of disruptive technologies (“The Digital Dilemma”). In 2021, Nicky was selected from more than 1000 applicants to be part of Belgium’s ‘40 under 40’ inaugural cohort representing the nation’s promising future societal leaders.