Maria is an acknowledged AI ethics and policy expert. As PwC's Head of AI Public Policy and Ethics, she is responsible for integrating ethical and policy considerations into the company's AI strategies, promoting partnerships with key stakeholders, and leading PwC's engagement in public policy debates and initiatives. Previously she was PwC Responsible AI lead, pioneering the adoption of ethical AI practices for the UK firm and its clients. Additionally, Maria champions AI for children and human centric AI.

Meet Stijn Stabel, a visionary CTO with over 20 years of experience leading technology teams and driving innovation in various industries. With a passion for creating cutting-edge solutions that solve complex problems, Stijn has become a thought leader in the industry and a driving force behind the success of his organizations. Starting his career as an IT Auditor, Stijn quickly rose through the ranks, leveraging his deep technical expertise to lead teams and develop groundbreaking products. Throughout his career, Stijn has tackled challenges across a wide range of industries and has always found ways to push the boundaries of what is possible.

As CTO, Stijn has established himself as a strategic thinker and a true leader, driving innovation across the entire organization. His ability to anticipate market trends and leverage emerging technologies has enabled him to deliver transformative products and services that have propelled his companies to the forefront of their industries. But Stijns success is not just about technology - it's also about people. He is a true people leader, with a focus on creating inclusive cultures that empower teams to do their best work. He has a proven track record of attracting and retaining top talent, and has built strong teams that are capable of delivering results that exceed expectations.

When he's not leading the charge on the technology front, Stijn is a family man and triathlete who was selected to compete with absolute top during the world champions ships Ironman in Hawaii 2015. His athletic top notch results inspired him to turn my results into something more than a finisher trophy and truly race for those who can’t. He teamed with brands in Belgian sports such as Eddy Merckx Cycles and founded a corporate social responsibility program in order to raise money for various charities. 

Previously Chief Product Officer at Sapphire Mark's experience is in ERP and technology across industries. WIth a background working in FinTech, Mark has led product teams pioneering new applications of technology across Banking and Insurance including on-demand credit card provisioning in the public cloud, point of departure insurance ATMs and blockchain based security protocol for multi-cloud resilient storage. A passionate technologist Mark now leads the NTT DATA Business Solutions product function in the UK focussed on the applications of Business AI and Automation for the SAP Community.

Abigail Allman is a highly accomplished technology leader with over 15 years of experience in ERP transformation. As the founder of Women in ERP (WERP), Abigail is deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and diversity within the technology sector. She spearheads Go-to-Market strategies and partnerships at Resulting IT and currently manages key relationships within the business.
Abigail is the founder and host of the Women in ERP podcast, which highlights the achievements of women working in ERP. This podcast helps inspire and support women in technology by sharing their authentic stories.

Abigail is known for her creative approach to ERP. She works with clients to develop custom strategies that fit their goals. She also builds strong relationships with other tech providers, ensuring Resulting's clients get access to the best tools and services to future-proof their organisation, particularly when moving to S/4HANA. Her dynamic leadership and passion for transforming organisations through ERP systems make her a sought-after voice in the industry.

Abigail is recognised as a UN Women UK Delegate, Computing Magazine Tech Women Celebration 50 Honouree, Everywoman in Technology Awards finalist and an MCA Women in Consulting ambassador, her impact is widespread.

Philip is the founder and managing director of Audacia, a leading technology consultancy specialising in engineering, data, AI, and cloud services. Audacia supports organisations in enabling innovation and driving digital transformation by delivering technology solutions that underpin the operations of global, complex businesses across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, construction, finance, healthcare, marine, and agriculture.

As Managing Director, Philip is responsible for defining the company’s long-term vision and ensuring its solutions align with customers’ evolving needs. Central to his role is the planning and delivery of customers’ digital roadmaps, enabling organisations to harness technology for greater efficiency, scalability, and innovation. Under Philip’s leadership, Audacia has become a trusted partner for businesses navigating the complexities of modern technology and enterprise systems.

Beyond leading Audacia, Philip is a regular speaker on topics such as digital transformation, leveraging AI, managing legacy systems, and the future of cloud-based technology. He is also a regular contributor to prominent technology publications, providing expert insights into emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.

With over 20 years of experience in the staffing industry, Nadja Andersen has honed her expertise in recruitment operations, supplier relationship management, large scale recruitment solution design and implementation and product innovation globally and across a multitude of industries. Her knack for architecting and executing rollout strategies for complex, multi-national customers has made her a trusted leader in the industry.  

Nadja is deeply committed to leading initiatives within her organization that advance and transform not only offerings but also the way work is done. She champions thoughtful and intentional innovation, pushing for advancements that align with strategic goals and current market trends. Nadja has penned insightful articles and posts on AI (Artificial Intelligence) and innovation on LinkedInSome of her recent innovation projects have included the use of generative AI, Virtual and Augmented Reality and Robotics in the context of the future of work. 

Her mantra, “First, assume you can”, underscores her relentless pursuit of solving complex problems and achieving ambitious goals. 

Outside her professional endeavours, Nadja is an avid mountain biker, skier, hiker, and dog agility enthusiast.

Founder and CEO of Turnkey, a business risk management and IT security consultancy on a mission to make the world a safer place to do business.

Working with our global management team my role at Turnkey is to set the vision and strategic direction of the business. Together we lead a team of over 200 consultants. A group of passionate individuals with a shared purpose to go above and beyond in helping the world's leading companies to get security and controls right.

Since we began in 2004, we've been working with organisations committed to raising the standards of security, compliance and risk management. We believe in sharing what we learn and challenging convention with innovative and disruptive thinking - all with the aim of moving our industry forward.

A seasoned Senior Data Management Executive with over 20 years of IT leadership experience, I have a proven track record of driving digital transformation programs to enhance operational excellence, revenue growth, and profit margins. Specializing in ERP transformation, I have successfully managed multiple ERP migration projects across various verticals, including manufacturing, real estate, and public sectors. From requirements gathering, defining the scope, and creating the business case right through to go live and integrating new processes and ways of working into business as usual, I ensure seamless transitions. My expertise lies in transforming underperforming Data and AI organizations into business drivers, defining and achieving strategic data management targets, and leading cloud data migration projects. I have a strong background in AI integration, BI transformation, and data quality governance, and I am committed to fostering a culture of high-quality, data-driven decision-making. My leadership skills have been recognized with multiple awards, and I excel in managing vendor relationships and multidisciplinary teams.

Emma has over 25 years’ experience in technical and business roles, linking business strategy to technical programme outcomes and ensuring service delivery meets operational needs. As Head of Apps & Platforms at Calor, part of SHV Energy family of companies, she is responsible for the multi-disciplinary teams delivering services and continuous improvement across Calor’s applications.

Emma is co-chair of the UKISUG SAP S/4 HANA Community and sits on the Board of Directors of the User Group. A dedicated advocate of women in tech, she is committed to championing women’s development in the sector.   She co-chairs the Women in SAP Community group and is co-host of the Women in Erp® Podcast.

Pete McDermott is a respected voice in the ERP community, with 15 years of experience in Enterprise Systems, specifically ERP implementations, integrations and digital transformation. His career has focused on the intersection of business strategy and enterprise technology, with a particular emphasis on preparing businesses for the next wave of technological innovation.

As the founder of Lunacon, Pete provides strategic consulting services to help businesses optimise their Enterprise Software investments and navigate complex digital transformations. His approach combines deep technical knowledge with a keen understanding of business processes, enabling him to craft solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Pete's expertise spans product management, technical architecture, and business analysis across various industries. His recent roles include Director of Product Management in IFS R&D, where he contributed to strategic product development focusing on AI integration and ESG capabilities. At Anthesis Ltd, Pete built and led a team of experienced technical professionals, successfully delivering complex ERP projects and managing CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines for IFS Cloud customers.

Pete is passionate about the potential of AI and the potential benefits of integrating different AI technologies, specifically Generative AI, into Enterprise Software and is dedicated to helping enterprises leverage these technologies to thrive in the digital age.

Throughout my 28-year career in enterprise technology, I have navigated quite a bit of adversity and have repeatedly proven to be resilient, tenacious, and innovative in the face of obstacles. I’ve been academically and experientially trained in writing and communicating professionally and also sharpened my executive leadership, strategy, and business skills by earning my MBA, with concentrations in Finance, Marketing and Strategy, at one of the world’s top business schools, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. I’ve led product and marketing teams as large as 200+ at Fortune 500 tech companies like NCR, Qualcomm, Oracle, Verizon, and Reed Elsevier, and also scraped and clawed my way through 60-80 hour work weeks leading content, research, strategy, product and marketing organizations at early to mid-stage tech companies like PurchasingCenter.com, Newmediary.com, Aberdeen Group, and Servigistics, earning the honor of “CMO of the Year” back in 2011 from the Technology Association of Georgia. As a member of the executive leadership team, I've helped to lead two of these earlier stage VC/PE-backed companies to successful exits.