Amazon

Tejas Pravinbhai Patel is a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Retail in Irving, Texas, and anIEEE Senior Member. He specializes in building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems thatserve millions of customers globally.At Amazon, Tejas works on critical production systems that power the retail ecosystem. His technicalcontributions span multiple high-impact areas including large-scale production systems that handlebillions of events and serve millions of customers. His work includes seller insights platforms thatprovide actionable analytics to Amazon’s vast seller network, fraud detection systems that protect themarketplace integrity, recommendation engines that enhance customer experience, and real-timeanalytics platforms that process massive data streams.He holds technical ownership of several critical infrastructure components. His responsibilities includeDynamoDB migrations that ensure data consistency and performance at scale, LLM-based reviewhighlights that help customers make informed purchase decisions, Amazon Rufus AI integration thatenhances the shopping experience through conversational AI, and Buy Box allocation algorithms thatdrive significant business outcomes by determining optimal product placement. His work directlyimpacts Amazon’s ability to serve customers effectively, maintain marketplace trust, and drive businessgrowth through intelligent automation and data-driven insights.As an IEEE Senior Member, Tejas actively contributes to the academic and professional community.He serves as a peer reviewer for multiple IEEE conferences and journals, helping maintain the qualityand rigor of published research. His peer review activities span various domains including artificialintelligence, distributed systems, cloud computing, and machine learning applications.

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B.G. Corporation

Shiri is a master networker and lifestyler. Shiri is a mother of four and a wife of one. She is a master connector, a global business owner, a professor, a real estate investor, and a career and life coach. Shiri is highly skilled in leading and inspiring individuals and teams worldwide to create better lifestyles and build generational wealth. Shiri is a dynamic coach, speaker, trainer, and presenter; great at employing clarity, innovation, and humor to deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences.Shiris multicultural background, travelling adventures, fifteen years experience in the corporate world and a decade as an entrepreneur provide unique insights and understanding of the challenges faced by people in reaching goals, creating balance, and building meaningful relationships to achieve the lifestyle they desire. https://www.shiri.coach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirigabriel/

BaseN

Pasi Hurri – CEO & Founder of BaseN CorporationPasi Hurri is the President and CEO of BaseN Corporation, a global pioneer in full-stack Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Twin, and Artificial Intelligence platforms. Since founding BaseN in 2001, Hurri has led the company’s transformation from a small startup into a global digital infrastructure provider, operating in over 80 countries and managing billions of digital entities known as spimes—digital twins with full lifecycle awareness.Hurri’s passion for resilient, scalable technology systems is rooted in his early career as a radar engineer in the Finnish Air Force. There, he developed a deep understanding of distributed, mission-critical systems designed to remain operational even under heavy duress. These foundational principles of resilience and situational awareness continue to influence his approach to building digital infrastructure today.Before establishing BaseN, Hurri held senior technology leadership positions in some of the most critical European network and cloud infrastructure initiatives. As the lead engineer for KPNQwest’s Eurorings—Europe’s then-largest IP backbone—he was instrumental in building a network that carried over half of the continent’s internet traffic. He also served as Chairman of FICIX (the Finnish Commercial Internet Exchange) and was a board member of Academica Oy, now part of Equinix.Under his leadership, BaseN has enabled digital transformation for industries ranging from energy and manufacturing to maritime and defense. One of the most notable projects under Hurri’s guidance was the development of a full-scale digital twin for Norsepowers wind-assisted rotor sails, which significantly reduce fuel consumption in commercial shipping. These innovations underscore his commitment to creating sustainable, high-performance solutions using real-time data and analytics.Hurri is a recognized thought leader and a senior member of the IEEE. He has served as Vice Chair of the IEEE Finland Joint Chapter of Control Systems, Robotics & Automation, and Systems, Man & Cybernetics Societies. He frequently speaks at global conferences, industry panels, and universities, delivering thought-provoking talks on IoT architecture, cybersecurity, edge computing, and sustainable innovation.In 2024, Hurri was honored with the IEEE Communications Society CQR Best Speaker Award at the IEEE CQR Workshop in Seattle. This recognition reflects not only his technical depth and clarity in communication but also his continued leadership in shaping discussions on cloud readiness, cyber resilience, and the evolution of digital ecosystems.His academic background includes studies in Information Technology at Aalto University (formerly Helsinki University of Technology), and executive education in emerging technologies at Stanford University. He also completed radar surveillance and systems training at the Finnish Air Force C3 School.Outside of his professional pursuits, Hurri is a licensed private pilot, certified rescue diver, and holds a general class radio amateur license—testaments to his curious mind and hands-on engagement with technology in all forms.At the AIoT World Expo, Pasi Hurri will share his vision for a hyperconnected future built on Digital Twin platforms and autonomous systems, and how industries can harness these technologies to become more adaptive, efficient, and sustainable.

BH IoT Group

Steve Brumer, Partner at BH IoT Group a consultancy firm providing companies across all industries with innovative IoT go-to-market strategy & execution services. With over 30 years+ M2M/IoT, Mobile and Wireless experience Brumer’s specialty is working with executives and entrepreneurs to define and execute their IoT solutions and accelerate their positioning within consumer or enterprise markets.Before BH IoT Group, Brumer was a Partner and IoT Practice Lead at 151 Advisors a consultancy firm providing technology companies with a combination of advisory and execution services. Brumer also co-founded and served as CEO of Wireless Rain which helped wireless carriers, manufacturers and solution providers build channel programs for B2B products, M2M products, and professional services. Prior to Wireless Rain, Brumer co-founded and served as President of Global Wireless Data, a national master dealer and value-added distributor of wireless products and services. Under his tenure, GWD grew from a self-funded start-up to 184 on the INC 500 as the largest Master Dealer for AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and Sprint. Earlier in his career, Brumer founded and served as CEO of Wireless Data Corp, and has held various executive management positions at Millicom, RAM Mobile Data and BellSouth Wireless.

CORIS Monitoring

Over 35 years management experience in leading edge technology companies. Founded and sold several technology companies. Raised over $150MM in venture capital, built companies valued at over $4B. Advisor to various federal, state and local governmental agencies (NYC, FCC,U.S. Congress, FBI, others). Ernst & Young U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year finalist 2000. Implemented trading network for NY Stock Exchange. Consultant to IBM, Nortel, AT&T, Verizon, Siemens, Citibank, Chase Bank PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Gartner Group. Implemented remote video surveillance for Homeland Security (CORIS was spinoff of that project). Granted two patents on IOT network security, used by CORIS Speaker at technology industry conferences.

Cox Automotive

Experienced software engineering leader with over two decades of proven expertise in architecting, developing, and managing enterprise-scale applications across automotive, retail, f inance, and telecommunications domains. Specialized in implementing scalable, cloud-native systems using modern frameworks and architectural patterns, AWS, and GenAI technologies, leading global cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, secure, cloud-native solutions aligned with business strategy. In his current role as Lead Software Engineer at Cox Automotive, he drives legacy system modernization, ML/AI integration, and generative AI enablement—boosting productivity, fostering automation, and orchestrating agent-driven workflows across the SDLC. Certified professional in AWS, Anthropic, Scrum, ITIL, and architecture.

Crossfire Media

Carl has been highlighting the key initiatives around the advances of the Commercial Internet since the inception of the worldwide web. Carl’s diverse experience in technology spans the areas of costing, operations, marketing, regulatory, and product development and management. Carl has become known throughout the Communications community for his ability to connect people and businesses; be it in formal conference settings or through the well-planned serendipitous encounter. Carl’s technology experience along with his expertise in building relationships as well relevant, thought provoking conference content, make him an invaluable asset to IoT Evolution.

Dickinson Wright PLLC

A partner in Dickinson Wright’s Washington, D.C. office, GlennRichards has a distinguished track record in communications law. Hispractice encompasses a diverse clientele, including VoIP and cloudcommunications service providers, satellite and wireless carriers,broadcasters, equipment manufacturers, and trade associations. Hebrings extensive experience in navigating transactional matters andrepresenting clients before regulatory bodies such as the FCC andstate public utilities commissions.In addition to his regulatory work, Glenn is highly regarded for his workin negotiating complex global telecommunications service contracts onbehalf of large corporations. He is sought after for his experience inadvising investors on managing regulatory risks associated withmergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and financings within thecommunications sector. By offering comprehensive guidance andstrategic counsel, Glenn empowers clients to make informed decisionsand mitigate potential challenges, thereby maximizing opportunities forsuccess in an ever-evolving industry landscape.

Global Quantum Intelligence

André is a published author, speaker and expert on DeepTech with 30 years of Fortune 500, investing and startup experience. He is the CEO of Global Quantum Intelligence, the premier market & business intelligence provider in Quantum Tech, and Chairman of OneQuantum, the leading Quantum Tech community globally with 15K+ members. He studied Quantum Computing at MIT (certificates) and holds a MBA in Economics from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business as well as a Masters in Business from ICN School of Management. He speaks English, German, French and poor Italian, has competed in national sailing championships and pursues special forces combat training.

Infineon Technologies

Steve Hanna is a Distinguished Engineer at Infineon Technologies. On a global basis, he is responsible forIoT security strategy and technology.As a security expert, Steve is a leader in many standards groups.• Within the Matter Working Group in the Connectivity Standards Alliance, he is the Vice Lead ofthe Threat Model Tiger Team, the Lead of the Security Design Tiger Team, and the Lead of theSecurity Use Cases Tiger Team. He is also Director on the Alliance’s Board and the Chair of theProduct Security Working Group.• Within the Trusted Computing Group, he co-chairs the IoT Work Group.• Within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), he is a member of the Security AreaDirectorate.Mr. Hanna has a deep background in information security, especially in software and systems. He is aninventor or co-inventor on 48 issued patents, the author of innumerable standards and white papers,and a regular speaker at industry events. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science fromHarvard University.

J. Gold Associates, LLC

Jack E. Gold is Founder and Principal Analyst at J.Gold Associates, LLC. covering themany aspects of business and consumer computing and emerging technologies. Mr. Goldhas been a technology analyst for more than 25 years, and has more than 45 years ofexperience in the computer and electronics industries. He is an internationally recognizedauthority on Mobile Technology and Wireless Communications, Internet of Things,Cloud Computing, Semiconductors, Security, Personal Computing, ArtificialIntelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Enterprise Operations and ROI/TCO research.He conducts market research and analysis, and advises numerous clients on the manyaspects of technology deployment, including business analysis, strategic planning,architecture, product evaluation/selection and enterprise application strategies. His expertanalysis of market trends and events has been extensively quoted in many of the world’sleading business and technical media, including USA Today, Wall Street Journal, AFP,Reuters, Computerworld, eWeek, VentureBeat, Fox Business, Fortune, and many others.His frequent blog postings have also been featured in many of the same media outlets.Mr. Gold has a BSEE from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MBA from ClarkUniversity.

LinkedIn

Ramanpreet Singh Khinda is a Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead at LinkedIn, where he leads the architecture and development of next-generation, privacy-first mobile infrastructure that empowers developers and advertisers to build responsibly in an evolving regulatory landscape.Over the past decade, Raman has driven high-impact innovations across leading organizations including Google, Snap, and Samsung, contributing to some of the most widely used developer SDKs in the world. His work blends AI, privacy engineering, and mobile systems design, advancing the future of user trust and data ethics at scale.Beyond his technical leadership, Raman is deeply committed to mentorship and inclusive growth in technology. He serves as a long-term mentor in LinkedIn’s Possibilities in Tech program — a four-year initiative supporting students from historically underrepresented communities through mentorship and scholarships at institutions such as Duke and Rutgers. He has also volunteered as a career coach with Grow with Google, helping early-career professionals navigate and thrive in the tech industry.Raman is a frequent hackathon judge and mentor with Major League Hacking and university programs including Cornell, UC Berkeley, Johns Hopkins, University of Washington, and many others where he champions innovation and ethical AI among student developers. He has also been invited as a distinguished speaker at Droidcon, DevFest, Ai4, The AI Summit and many such worldwide conferences in advocating for responsible AI ecosystems.A believer in mindful leadership, Raman integrates Sikh-inspired principles of humility, stillness, and selfless service (seva) into his approach to engineering and mentorship — fostering cultures that value both excellence and empathy.

Mind Making

Claude Hayn launched one of Americas first Internet Service Provider before pivoting to a career few can match: producing over 2,300 live and recorded events including John Lennon, The Grateful Dead, and The Rolling Stones, then returning to technology to pioneer VoIP and unified communications solutions. Hes founded multiple companies in IP communications, achieving exits and managing the largest IVR deployment in U.S. history (4,500 installations). Currently CEO of MindMaking, he brings 30+ years of experience building products and markets from zero to scale.

Momenta

Mobeen Khan is the AVP responsible for AT&T’s industrial and enterprise IoT (Internet of Things) strategy and product portfolio. His responsibilities include formulating the long term industrial IoT portfolio and partnership strategy and product management.Mobeen Khan joined AT&T with more than 15 years of progressive experience in technology marketing, business development, operations, and strategy. In his current role, he is developing and executing on the Industrial IoT business plan and formulating product strategy in Mobility Business Solutions at AT&T. His responsibilities include positioning AT&T as a leader in providing enterprise IoT solutions, delivering on the business plan and product portfolio roadmaps, as well as to build the technology and operational infrastructure to grow the IoT business.Previously, Mobeen was the marketing head for all of AT&T enterprise mobility solutions leading marketing communications, channel development and product branding. Prior to that, he worked as a strategy consultant focusing on telecommunication and e-commerce industries and at CRM and mobile start-up software companies leading marketing and business development. He began his career with RAM Mobile Data, which later became part of Cingular Wireless (now AT&T), holding several positions in strategy, technology, and productmanagement groups.Mobeen holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. He also earned his B.S. in Computer Engineering and M.S. in Communications Engineering from Rutgers University.He lives in Dallas and works out of AT&T’s downtown offices and the Plano IoT Foundry.

Novelis

With over 15 years of leadership at the intersection of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence,and Cloud Transformation, Chirag Agrawal drives enterprise-wide innovation through AI,Generative, and Agentic AI. As the Global Head of Data Science at a leading manufacturingorganization, he has spearheaded transformative initiatives that solve complex, real-worldchallenges at scale. His unique blend of engineering rigor, grounded in a MechanicalEngineering background, and advanced expertise in Machine Learning enables him toarchitect AI solutions that are both technically robust and strategically aligned withbusiness outcomes.

NVIDIA

Dr. Boccuzzi has established a distinguished career marked by technical innovation,leadership and a commitment to advancing wireless communications technology. Since2019, he has served as a principal at NVIDIA Corporation. In this capacity, he designs nextgeneration networks and defines end-to-end solutions tailored to deliver AI-native needs of5G & 6G products. Among his most notable achievements since joining NVIDIA has been hiscontribution to the team that delivered the first software-defined, GPU-based, AI-native RANsolution called Aerial.Before joining NVIDIA, Dr. Boccuzzi was a principal wireless architect at Intel Corporation,where he played a pivotal role in defining & developing advanced commercial-of-the-shelf(COTS) wireless solutions for Cloud-RAN. He was the wireless architect of the look-a-sideaccelerator for Intel’s CPUs.Dr. Boccuzzi also achieved success in the classroom, serving as an adjunct professor at hisalma mater, the Polytechnic School of Engineering at New York University (NYU) in Brooklyn,and instructor for Besser Associates where he influenced future engineers throughinstruction of Wireless Digital Communications and Digital Signal Processing.A prolific innovator with over 50 patents and peer-reviewed papers and textbooks, recipientof innovation awards, recognized for this thought leadership as an Honored Listee of MarquisWho’s Who, invited speaker at global conferences (GTC, MWC, 5G/6G Expo, AIoT, TIWA, etc.).

Palo Alto Networks

Phillips Lytle LLP

Barlow is a seasoned digital infrastructure, transactional and regulatory attorney withmore than two decades of experience counseling telecom clients.His practice spans data centers, fiber networks, cell towers, submarine cables, wireless spectrum,and satellite. Barlow represents investors, operators, and technology companies in M&A fibertransactions, spectrum license sales, and regulatory compliance matters, bringing both legal andbusiness insight to complex deals. Barlow regularly advises clients on Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) proceedings, auctions, license transfers, and enforcement actions acrosscommercial spectrum bands, including 2.5 GHz and CBRS. His expertise extends to VoIP serviceproviders, TCPA compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity issues, as well as emerging technologieslike AI and fintech. His deep industry knowledge and transaction-driven approach delivers innovatedand business-oriented solutions to the clients he counsels.Barlow’s background includes serving as general counsel for a media company, in-house counsel for atelecommunications provider, and co-founder of an internet service provider startup. He has alsoworked as a consultant providing spectrum valuation and telecom finance expertise, and he hasserved as an expert witness in telecommunications and spectrum matters.

Pulver.com

Jeff Pulver is an internet entrepreneur and communications industry pioneer best known for his early leadership in VoIP. He founded Free World Dialup, co-founded Vonage, and led the VON Coalition, whose advocacy helped secure the 2004 FCC ruling that established VoIP as an Internet application rather than a regulated telecom service. Jeff has been investing in and advising communications and internet startups since the 1990s and has worked with hundreds of early-stage companies. He is the Founder and Chief Evangelist Officer of The vCon Foundation, where he focuses on advancing virtualized conversations (vCons) as a foundation for next-generation voice, AI-driven communications, and trusted conversation data.

Technology Innovator

Kenneth Lowe is the author of Stone Soup Strategy – A Guide toSuccessful Innovation. With over 30 years of experience, Ken is anaccomplished consultant known for his consistency in creatingsuccessful zero-to-one technology solutions across a variety ofindustries. He has a demonstrated ability to translate complexstrategies into products and systems, offering a unique mix ofbusiness and technology skills.Kenneth began his career at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture),working on software development projects for major telecom companies. Thisfoundation in large-scale systems gave him the skills to take on increasingly complexprojects, leading to a series of leadership roles in product management and technologystrategy.His ability to manage agile teams has allowed him to successfully rescue failing projects,stabilize teams, and deliver projects under pressure. Ken has delivered projects in theUS, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, managing teams composed of more than 35different nationalities.As Director of Strategic Solutions at Ultragenyx, he co-founded an Innovation Lab todeveloping software solutions for pharmaceutical clinical trials, which led to the launchof groundbreaking dietary management applications.Ken’s passion for innovation extends outside of the office, fostering the next generationof entrepreneurs through his mentorship roles at the University of Texas AustinTechnology Incubator and his role as a coach for the Mandela Washington Fellowship.He is a frequent speaker on topics related to technology strategy, digital transformation,and leadership in the tech industry.Kenneth holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University ofMaryland and has recently completed an executive education CTO certificate at TheWharton School, focused on technology strategy

Vconic

Thomas McCarthy-Howe is a technologist, entrepreneur, and standards innovator known for pioneering work at the intersection of communications infrastructure and artificial intelligence. He has founded and led multiple technology ventures, contributed extensively to real-time communications platforms, and helped shape modern approaches to secure, interoperable data exchange across distributed systems. His recent work centers on the VCON protocol—an emerging IETF specification he authored that defines a privacy-preserving, machine-readable format for conversational data—now gaining traction among global telecom providers, regulators, and industry leaders as a foundation for responsible AI governance. Throughout his career, McCarthy-Howe has been recognized for blending deep technical insight with an ability to foresee and architect the systems needed for the next generation of intelligent, ethical communication technologies.

Viaanix

Jatin is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance with a high turnaround and high-paced organizations. He utilizes keen analysis and insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. He is a visionary strategist able to identify fresh solutions, inspire diverse stakeholders with a clear and compelling vision, transcend obstacles, and tenaciously execute to deliver target results on-time, under-budget, and with exceptional ROI.