Preliminary list of speakers
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Karuana Gatimu – Microsoft HQ US
Karuana Gatimu
Principal Manager
Customer Advocacy Group Microsoft Teams Engineering, Microsoft HQ US
Karuana Gatimu is a business architect and productivity expert currently working in the Microsoft Teams product group. With a 25-year history in collaboration technology and corporate IT, she is experienced in Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform. She combines her technical expertise with a passion for community management and a #PeopleFirst approach to business transformation.
Her team currently drives worldwide adoption of Microsoft 365 services, product feedback, and technical readiness for IT professionals, developers, and productivity Champions, including the Microsoft 365 Champions program and the Teams Technical Community. Her specialized experience in enterprise, government, non-profit, and retail solution architecture allows her to build large scale adoption programs and create the Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist and Virtual Event Production courses.
She is the host & executive producer of Coffee in the Cloud on YouTube and a frequent speaker on empowering female leadership in technology and the future of collaboration.
Mark Kashman – Microsoft HQ US (online)
Mark Kashman
Microsoft HQ US
Senior Product Manager at Microsoft (SharePoint & Lists)
A SharePoint pun master in training
Mark is a senior product manager at Microsoft focused primarily on Microsoft Lists and SharePoint in Microsoft 365. He co-hosts The Intrazone podcast (aka.ms/TheIntrazone) – a show about the SharePoint intelligent intranet. He lives in the Sammamish, WA area and enjoys kayaking, soccer, hiking, Dad’ness, and quiet-bird-chirping moments for reading and writing books – when not playing that darned addictive Bejeweled.
Alina Fu – Microsoft HQ US (online)
Alina Fu
Microsoft HQ US
Director, Product Marketing, Microsoft Viva
Alina Fu is the Director, Viva Product Marketing at Microsoft. She started her career in product management before settling in product marketing for the last 15+ years. At Microsoft, she has held a variety of roles across SharePoint, Office 365 and Xbox. Her experiences have been centered around defining the vision and strategy, generating growth and brand awareness for rapid growth, unprecedented products and creating thought leadership in emerging product categories
Session: Bring clarity and alignment to the business and with AI in The Future of Goal-Setting (online)
How does effective goal-setting and management deliver clarity for your workforce? Join this session to learn how organizations are using the latest trends from the 2023 State of Goal-Setting Report, best practices for a goals program, and why employees can focus on what really matters.
Rebecka Isaksson – Director Content AI – AI Lab Sweden AB
Rebecka Isaksson
AI Lab Sweden AB
Partner | Director Content & Collaboration AI
Rebecka is an experienced and visionary thought leader, with a passion for technology, people, and behaviors. She is currently a Partner of AI Lab Sweden AB where she provides strategic advisory on how Content & Collaboration AI is best leveraged, to establish a happy and healthy workforce and prospering business in a hybrid world. Her specialty lies within people and culture change, and providing guidance for how smart use of Knowledge can generate significant business value, when powered responsibly and ethically by AI-technology. As the former Director of Knowledge Management, and Product Marketing Manager for Content AI at Microsoft corporate headquarters, she has spent the last 10+ years working with organizations world-wide as an industry expert on Knowledge Management
Henrik Byström – Founding Partner AI Lab Sweden AB|
Henrik Byström
Founding Partner
AI Lab Sweden AB
With almost 30 years and from many leading roles in digitalization, Henrik Byström is one of Sweden’s leading experts. He has had a special focus on modern work, AI, and leadership where he for many years led Microsoft Sweden’s concept of The New World of Work, i.e., to adopt modern ways of working, leadership, and employee focus by leveraging modern technology. Henrik is a highly appreciated speaker, who constructively encourages to think in new ways and challenge accepted truths (about enabling work regardless of time and place).
Christoffer Frisell – Founding PartnerAI Lab Sweden AB
Christoffer Frisell
Founding PartnerAI Lab Sweden AB
A structured thought-leader with a growth mindset managing the start-up AI Lab Sweden (AI-labbet) based on his combined experience from the corporate environment (18 years) at Microsoft and experience as Managing Director (10 years) of a highly productive, smaller private equity organization. Christoffer provides valuable learnings and knowledge across broad interest areas in evolutionary technology shifts, leadership as a cultural driver, along with a true passion for developing effective teams in an entrepreneurial environment.
Alva Markelius – AI Ethics Specialist – AI Lab Sweden AB (online)
Alva Markelius
AI Ethics Specialist – AI Lab Sweden AB
Alva is studying AI Ethics & Society at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge (UK). She is primarily interested in the ethical aspects of digitalization and responsible implementation of AI and robotics with consideration for diversity and global social, ecological, and economic sustainability. She has previously studied and conducted research on AI and human/robot interaction at Seoul National University (South Korea) and cognitive science at the University of Gothenburg. Currently, she is also researching humanoid social robotics and digitalization in healthcare at the University of Gothenburg. She is also a committee member of Cambridge Tech & Society – a student run society aimed at exploring how technology can best secure and further ideals of sustainable development and democracy at local, national, and international scales
Marc D Anderson – Sympraxis Consulting USA – Microsoft MVP
Marc D Anderson
President | Sympraxis Consulting Boston, USA
MS MVP for Office Servers & Services, SharePoint Design specialist
Marc is President of Sympraxis Consulting, a virtual company centered around Boston, MA, USA. Sympraxis focuses on enabling collaboration throughout the enterprise using the SharePoint and Microsoft 365 platforms.
Marc has over 35 years of experience in technology professional services and software development. Over a wide-ranging career in consulting as well as line manager positions, Marc has proven himself as a problem solver and leader who can solve difficult technology problems for organizations across a wide variety of industries and organization sizes.
Marc is the developer of the jQuery Library for SharePoint Web Services (SPServices) and The SPXSLT Codeplex Project. He is a repeat recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for SharePoint Server (2011-2023). He is also a member of the PnP Team
Wictor Wilen – MS HQ US
Wictor Wilen
MS HQ US
Product Leader in the Microsoft People System strategy team
Bio will soon be updated..
Eric Shupps – Apptigent Texas US – Microsoft MVP
Eric Shupps
Founder and President of Apptigent,, Texas US
SharePoint MVP
Eric Shupps is the founder and President of Apptigent, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise software solutions. Eric has worked in th eindustry for more than 30 years, primarily focused on Microsoft software and services, as a consultant, administrator, architect, developer and trainer. He co-hosts the Community CloudCast, has authored numerous technology articles, speaks at user group meetings and conferences around the world, and publishes a popular blog at http://www.sharepointcowboy.com.
Anders Olsson – OneVinn, MS Security MVP
Anders Olsson
OneVinn
IT/Information-Security Advisor, MS Security MVP
Anders fifteen years within cyber security has earned him a reputation for know-how to create tailor-made, Microsoft-based security solutions. He loves adapting that technology to every organization’s needs and the current threat assessment. The last twelve years Anders have been awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) – within the Forefront suite, Enterprise Security, Enterprise Mobility + Security and currently the Microsoft Security category.
We have seen him as an appreciated speaker at events such as Techdays, Ignite Tour, TechX, Tech-Show and TechSummit over the past 12 years.
Karoliina Kettukari – Finland, Microsoft MVP
Karoliina Kettukari
Meltlake, Helsinki, Finland
Leading Modern Work @ Meltlake | Microsoft MVP | Inspiring Speaker
Karoliina is a Modern Work Leader, Advisor and Microsoft MVP whose passion is to empower every employee with smart use of digital technology. Karoliina’s speciality is developing teamwork and internal communications with the help of Microsoft Teams and Viva.
Karoliina inspires customers to take advantage of the full potential of Microsoft 365 – in the end it’s all about excellent employee experience. Karoliina loves to share knowledge and learn from others, and she speaks actively at conferences and user groups.
💜 Community rocks!
Paulina Tamme – LearningPoint, Sweden
Paulina Tamme
LearningPoint, SE
Senior developer, MS Office Specialist
Paulina Tamme is a highly skilled developer in .NET and VBA at Learningpoint AB. She has been working with large customers in public sector and many well-known legacy firms. She is an expert in helping customers ensure that their documents are following the EU accessibility rules. She has been with Learningpoint AB for several years and has been involved in developing several of their Office products. Her expertise and experience make her a valuable asset to the company and her clients alike..
Linus Nyholm – Microsoft Sweden
Linus Nyholm
Microsoft Teams Technical specialist – Employee Experience
As a Microsoft Teams Technical Specialist, he helps enterprise customers create optimal employee experiences that improve productivity, develop empathetic leadership, and transform how employees feel about their work focusing on collaboration, insight, communication, growth, and purpose.
With a background as a SharePoint developer, consultant, and a passion for understanding IT and HR trends, Linus currently helps enterprise customers and partners understand the Digital & Physical employee experience promoting Microsoft Viva, SharePoint Syntex, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and of course Co-Pilot in Microsoft 365 and Viva.
Todd Klindt – MVP, Sympraxis Consulting USA
Todd Klindt
PowerShell & SharePoint Administration specialist, MS MVP SharePoint
Todd has been a SharePoint lover since he was introduced to SharePoint Team Services, over 20 years ago. He reluctantly moved to the cloud 10 years ago, and has loved it ever since. His focus is administration, and the cloud has provided ample ways for him to indulge himself. He currently works at Sympraxis Consulting. He spends his days helping clients migrate into Microsoft 365 and get things set up once they’re there. His other love is automating tasks with PowerShell. He’s always trying to make things easier for his fellow Admins.
Susan Hanley – LLC USA – Microsoft MVP
Susan Hanley
Founder of Susan Hanley LLC – SharePoint, Knowledge Management, Portals and Collaboration Consultant USA
Susan Hanley is a business analyst and information architect specializing in intranets and collaboration solutions. She is a recognized expert in the field of intranets, knowledge management, collaboration, and information architecture and has helped organizations of all sizes to optimize their use of the Microsoft 365 platform. Susan’s expertise has earned her the coveted Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the Microsoft community. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and events, where she shares her insights and best practices on how organizations can build and manage intranets and knowledge management solutions. Follow Sue on Twitter @susanhanley or the Essential SharePoint blog for Computerworld.com
Gustaf Westerlund – CRM-Konsulterna, Microsoft MVP
Gustaf Westerlund
CRM-Konsulterna
MVP, Solution Architect
Senior solution architect bridging business, IT and people with a strong passion for making people cheer at the new technology and the opportunities it gives! Owner & founder of consultancy CRM-Konsulterna and public speaker at many international events. 11xMVP and CRM UG All Star.
Hasain Alshakarti – Truesec Sweden, Microsoft MVP
Hasain Alshakarti
The Wolf – Principal Cybersecurity Advisor & Microsoft MVP at TRUESEC
Hasain, also known as “The Wolf”, is an industry-leading cyber security expert with more than 25 years of experience.
He has extensive and deep expertise from numerous design projects, security audits, advanced implementation projects, incident response, digital forensic, threat hunting and penetration testing. He helps customers understand and build solutions to protect, detect and respond to cyber threats for enterprises, government agencies, banks, military organizations among others.
Due to his expertise, he is a sought-after advisor, speaker and a popular instructor. For his many achievements over the years, Hasain has been awarded recognition as “Sweden’s leading IT security expert” and Microsoft MVP in Enterprise Security and Cloud & Datacenter.
Mikael Nyström – Trusec Sweden, Microsoft MVP
Mikael Nyström
Expert System Center Cloud & Datacenter Management, MVP at TRUESEC
I am 35-year veteran of the industry and I can honestly tell you that I am not your regular consultant. I change wrong into right and explain the “why” behind it to make sure that you, my client, understands, trust, and buys-in to the path that we continue on. As a longtime Microsoft MVP that has experience as an IT Pro, Consultant, Instructor, Teacher, Presenter and more, there is not much that I haven’t seen or had experience in. I utilize the lessons I have been fortunate enough to learn to create a seamless and frictionless process for my clients, as working with me creates less stress for you.
As a global cybersecurity company, we’re proud to be at the forefront of protecting organizations and our society against cyber threats. Our purpose has been clear since day one: Creating safety and sustainability in a digital world by preventing cyber breach and minimizing impact.
Our team consists of cyber specialists covering the full spectrum of cybersecurity, each of us contributing with our unique expertise, willingness to make a difference, and a genuine wish to help. We never cease to challenge and reinvent ourselves to stay ahead of cybercriminals and find the best solution for you.
How do we start working together? It’s simple, we start with me saying “how can I help you” and we align on your needs. I believe in active listening and have a personal goal with each client to get you on the right track and help keep you there.
If you want the experience, the knowledge, and the expert guidance, look no further than right here. There is only one Deployment Bunny, and that is me.”
Ready to talk? Feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn and drop me a line at Mikael.Nystrom@truesec.se or visit my site at http://www.deploymentbunny.com
Lise Rasmussen – Microsoft Sweden, M365 Nerd
Lise Rasmussen
Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. Director Assistant at Vinterblot Film.
Lise works as a Cloud Solution Architect within modern work at Microsoft. Focusing on the M365 Power Platform she helps and advises customers on how to build solutions in Power Apps and Power Automate. She also runs workshops and support customers within the Power Platform and CoE for administrators
Cato Di Stefano Jensen – SEB, Head of Digital Workplace
Cato Di Stefano Jensen
As the Head of Digital Workplace at SEB, Cato has demonstrated an exceptional ability to lead and manage large-scale projects, as well as a deep understanding of the latest digital technologies and trends
Throughout his career, Cato has been committed to driving innovation and helping organizations to optimize their digital capabilities. He has a proven track record of implementing successful digital workplace strategies that have enabled companies to improve efficiency, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity.
In his current role at SEB, Cato oversees the development and implementation of the bank’s Digital Workplace strategy, which includes the integration of new technologies, the optimization of existing systems, and the enhancement of user experiences. Under his leadership, SEB has made significant strides in the digital workplace space, achieving outstanding results in terms of user engagement, adoption, and overall business performance.
.Cato is a skilled communicator and a trusted advisor, known for his ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of an organization. He is a natural leader who inspires and motivates his team to achieve exceptional results
Ted Philip – SEB, Deputy Domain Architect Employee Experience
Ted Philip
Ted Philip is a Deputy Domain Architect within Employee Experience at SEB, a leading Nordic corporate bank. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Ted has a strong background in technology solutions and a deep understanding of how technology can be leveraged to drive business outcomes.
As part of the Employee Experience team, Ted has played a critical role in developing and implementing innovative technology solutions that have enhanced the employee experience and supported the bank’s strategic goals. He has been instrumental in driving the adoption of Zero Trust and Cloud Transformation within the organization, and his contributions have been key to the success of Employee Experience at SEB. Ted is committed to continuous learning and professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the industry. His expertise in technology solutions, combined with his dedication to delivering exceptional results, make him a valuable asset to the SEB team
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Mohamed Ashiq Faleel – Avanade Sweden, Microsoft MVP
Mohamed Ashiq Faleel
Ashiq is a skilled technology profession with 15 years of experience in Microsoft-based technologies, specializing in Microsoft 365 Platform and Azure. Ashiq’s interest in cloud services in Azure inspires him to explore new possibilities. As a Power Platform Architect at Avanade Sweden, Ashiq brings a wealth of technical expertise and experience across various industries, including Automotive, Banking, Pharma, and Retail. He is a trusted advisor to his clients in leveraging Microsoft technologies to solve complex business challenges. Ashiq is also an avid blogger and Microsoft MVP in the Business Applications category, demonstrating his passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and sharing knowledge. His primary focus is on designing and developing customized solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, and Azure services. Through his deep understanding of these technologies, Ashiq has helped organizations streamline their processes, increase productivity, and improve overall business performance
Ashiq is a Microsoft MVP | MCT | Solutions Architect, and also a Blogger | Speaker | Power Platform Architect | SharePoint Architect
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Spencer Harbar – Enterprise Architect, Edinburgh, UK, Microsoft MVP
Spencer Harbar
Widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Identity & Information Security authorities. Used to work in the music industry. Musician, Composer, Photographer. Royal Air Force. Cricketer. Advocate for dementia awareness, funding, and support.
Spencer is a MCA, MCSM, MCM, MVP, PMP, CISSP
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Pontus Haglund – Power BI Specialist, Numberskills AB Sweden
Pontus Haglund
TBD
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Göran Husman – HumanData, Author, rMVP Sweden
Göran Husman
HumanData Sverige, founded 2001.
Solution Architect M365 MCT Trainer, Author, rMVP
Göran is also responsible for the SEF speakers, and all content
Göran is the founder, of HumanData, a Swedish consulting company specializing in M365. Typical engagements are Solution Architect – Analyzing, Planning, and Implementing part, or all, of M365 tenants, advanced administration of M365 for governance, managment and security, Migration projects of all sorts, plus training/education within his expertice.
He has been granted the “MVP” award by Microsoft 13 times, and today is listed as an rMVP – “Reconnect MVP”. He has written three books about SharePoint, and one about Exchange. The last 6.5 years he was working as an M365 solution architect for H&M’s global organization with more than 150.000 users
Today Göran lives in Arbrå, Hälsingland, 2.5 h by car/train from Stockholm, in a fantastic farm, a “Hälsingegård” in Swedish. This means he prefer to work online, but can visit Stockholm when needed.