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Yuvraj Pradhan is a security researcher working on agentic AI, where he breaks the trust boundaries production agent stacks depend on. His work covers LLM red teaming, MCP security, and approval-provenance failures in the persistence and resume paths shared by agent frameworks, workflow engines, and CI/CD systems, along with research into running offensive security workloads on small local models instead of frontier infrastructure. He is first author of Springer Nature research on a 125M-parameter language model for STEM tasks, and has spoken at MCP Dev Summit Bengaluru and Mumbai, both Linux Foundation events, with the Bengaluru session featured in the Agentic AI Foundation's official recap.

I am an R&D Software Engineer at WSO2, where I build secure, scalable, and cloud-native enterprise software with a focus on API platforms, distributed systems, and AI-driven technologies. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering with a GPA of 3.95, and my work centers on the intersection of application security, enterprise AI, and modern software architecture.My research and engineering interests include Zero Trust security, AI agent security, API security, identity and access management, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). I am passionate about helping organizations build trustworthy AI systems that securely interact with enterprise applications and cloud infrastructure.I have been selected as a speaker at FOST Munich 2026 (APIDays Munich), where I present on production-ready AI agents and the Model Context Protocol, and at FOST Toronto 2026, where I present "Zero Trust for AI Agents: Security Patterns Every MCP Server Needs," focusing on practical security patterns for securing AI agent ecosystems and enterprise MCP servers.Through my work and community contributions, I enjoy sharing practical knowledge, real-world engineering experiences, and emerging security practices that help developers and security professionals build resilient, secure, and production-ready software systems.

Alfonso De Gregorio is a globally recognised cybersecurity technologist, award-winning research artist, and strategic policy advisor. He has spoken at 25+ peer-reviewed int'l events across 5 continents, such as NATO Conference on Cyber Conflict, RSAC, and the leading hacker events. High-performance organisations engage him to spearhead relentless innovation across disciplines and fields, accelerate asymmetric advantage, and achieve peak confidence in today's interconnected operational environment—establishing Alfonso as a key figure shaping the discussion and practice of cybersecurity.Today he is Founding Director and Principal Investigator at Pwnshow, an interdisciplinary research agency investigating critical cybersecurity challenges at the complex technology-society nexus; CEO at Zeronomicon, a premium zero-day vulnerability acquisition platform; and, Member of the ETSI TC SAI (Securing AI), where he works towards ensuring the technical standards underpinning the EU AI Act are practical, effective, and innovation-friendly. At the forefront of the AI governance debate, his current work focuses on the dual-use dilemma of open-weight AI and how the proliferation of powerful models impacts the cyber threat landscape. Active in the legislative and standardization trenches as much as at the terminal prompt, he provided expert technical consultation to the European Commission regarding the EU AI Act. He successfully advocated for the "substantial modification" clauses in the GPAI Code of Practice, protecting open model developers from undue liability.

My name is Đoàn Đình Toàn, but you can call me Twan. I'm a Threat Intelligence Analyst at VCI-CTIP (Vietnam Cybersecurity Intelligence), where I research and publish vulnerability advisories and threat intelligence reports. My current research focuses on code-generation injection vulnerabilities across the JavaScript ecosystem.

Purva Porwal is an AI/ML Manager at State Street Corp with nearly a decade of experience working in various organizations such as JP Morgan & Chase, Infosys, Tech Mahindra. Primarily contributed in Conversational AI and Natural Language Processing, she has driven impactful innovations across key industries such as finance and telecommunications. Her passion lies in harnessing AI’s potential to create meaningful transformation, and is constantly exploring emerging technologies in the field. Beyond her technical expertise, Purva is an active mentor, supporting and inspiring future professionals in the AI space. She plays an integral role in the AI community, contributing to thought leadership and fostering collaborative progress.Took part in multiple hackathons as mentor and Judge, details are as below:- Mentored for Girl Geeks 2025 - Geekathon, organized by IEEEComputer Society Bangalore Chapter. (14 th Nov - 13th Dec 2025)- Participated as Judge in JPMC Code For Good Hackathon in 2023 and 2024- Mentored in BuildwithAI Hackathon in 2024 and Hackmakers hackathon in 2021Speaker Opportunities:Presented at Pycon Lithuania 2026 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szjY5zOywYE- Presented our conference paper work of DataScience and AI track at IEEE REACS 2025 held at ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management in Dec 2025- Invited in a Podcast by SNS Institutions Coimbatore - titled From Engineer to AI Architect: Navigating the Gen-AI Career Ladder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7POpIIZSCA- Presented in a webinar by Analytics Vidhya https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/events/datahour/guarding-generative-ai-the-owasp-llm-top-10-explained/Recording can be found here at page2: https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/events/datahour/- Invited as a speaker by Analytics Vidya in DataHack Summit 2025 - https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/datahacksummit-2025/speakers/

Karan Bansal is Global Head of AI and Security Innovation at ArmorCode, with 10+ years in security. He previously led security and privacy at Urban Company (a $2.8B unicorn) and was a founding engineer at AvidSecure (acquired by Sophos in 2019). He maintains the open-source claude-code-hooks toolkit (439 stars), security hooks for AI coding agents mapped to the OWASP LLM Top 10. He speaks at DEFCON and OWASP.

Marc Weathers is the Founder and CEO of Red Rabbit Security, a cybersecurity consulting and managed security services firm dedicated to helping organizations protect their businesses from today's rapidly evolving cyber threats. With more than 30 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Marc has built a career helping organizations strengthen their security posture while using technology to improve business operations and resilience.A published author and technology entrepreneur, Marc has earned 14 industry certifications and brings extensive hands-on experience across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, secure application development, cloud technologies, Voice over IP (VoIP), disaster recovery, business continuity, backup and recovery, networking, and IT infrastructure. Throughout his career, he has worked with businesses ranging from small organizations to enterprise environments, translating complex technical challenges into practical, business-focused solutions.Marc is recognized for delivering engaging, real-world presentations that combine technical depth with approachable, actionable guidance. Rather than focusing on theory alone, he shares lessons learned from decades of consulting, incident response, technology leadership, and software development, providing audiences with strategies they can immediately apply within their own organizations.His speaking topics include cybersecurity awareness, ransomware defense, cyber risk management, artificial intelligence, secure software development, business continuity planning, cloud security, emerging technologies, and technology leadership. Marc regularly speaks to business owners, executives, legal professionals, financial organizations, insurance professionals, technology teams, and professional associations, tailoring each presentation to the audience's unique challenges and objectives.Whether speaking at a conference, association meeting, corporate event, or educational seminar, Marc's mission is simple: help organizations make smarter technology decisions, reduce risk, and confidently prepare for the future.

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Anshu is a multi-time global conference speaker on emerging security domains across Black Hat, Global OWASP AppSec, BSides SF/Berlin/Seattle/NYC/South Florida, Australian Cyber Conference (CYBERCON), ISACA Summits, FBI InfraGard, IAPP, AWS Summit, Wharton Business School, Intel CISO SummitAnshu Gupta Speaking Schedule

I am an Application Security Engineer, Product Security professional, and penetration tester with over six years of experience helping organizations identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across web applications, APIs, cloud environments, and enterprise platforms.My experience includes application security, product security, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, secure code reviews, and integrating security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through DevSecOps practices. I have hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, cloud security, and secure development practices, working closely with engineering teams to build and maintain resilient applications.I am passionate about AI security, adversarial testing of LLM-powered applications, offensive security research, and helping organizations understand how attackers think. My interests include AI red teaming, secure software development, bug bounty hunting, and modern application security.I have received multiple Hall of Fame recognition's and CVE acknowledgments for responsible vulnerability disclosure. Outside of my professional work, I actively contribute to the cybersecurity community through security research, CTF competitions, open-source projects, and industry conferences. I enjoy sharing practical, real-world techniques and lessons learned that security professionals and developers can immediately apply to improve the security of modern applications.

I am a versatile Application Security Engineer dedicated to enhancing the security posture of both web and mobile applications. My primary focus is on implementing robust security measures through thorough assessments, comprehensive source code reviews, and the integration of security practices within the DevSecOps framework. I specialise in embedding security into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines through various methods, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST). By driving effective threat modelling sessions, I identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle, ensuring that security is a fundamental component rather than an afterthought.Additionally, I work on building secure-by-default pipelines and guardrails tailored to the unique requirements of each project, fostering a culture of security awareness among development teams. My goal is to empower organisations to deliver secure applications without compromising on agility or performance.

With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity at both strategic and operational levels, and a proven track record of building high-performing security teams, Sebastian takes a multi-faceted view on today's security challenges, successfully blending technical acumen with business insights - and continuously asking himself: "Hmm, I wonder if there's a better way to do this?"

Raquel Mira is a sustainability strategist, innovation leader, and founder of Circoolar, a consultancy helping organizations navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and business transformation.With more than 20 years of international experience, she has held leadership positions at Philips and Philip Morris International, leading global initiatives in sustainable innovation, circular economy, eco-design, product sustainability, and strategic transformation.Today, Raquel helps organizations turn AI and sustainability from separate initiatives into integrated sources of business value. Her work focuses on sustainable innovation, decision intelligence, product strategy, regulatory readiness, and the human dimensions of technology adoption.Combining engineering expertise with business strategy, she helps leaders understand how emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and sustainability challenges are reshaping products, organizations, and decision-making.Raquel speaks on topics including AI for sustainable innovation, future-ready product development, decision intelligence, and sustainable business transformation. Her presentations combine practical frameworks, real-world examples, and actionable insights that audiences can immediately apply.Based in Switzerland and working internationally, she brings together strategy, innovation, and human-centered thinking to help organizations prepare for the future.

IAM engineer by day, AI agent threat modeler by necessity.I'm a Senior Software Engineer at WSO2, with 3+ years specializing in IAM and B2B domains. Currently, I’m working on building B2B capabilities for MCP servers and introducing Agent-as-a-Service within WSO2 Identity Server.I believe great tech talks should cut through the buzzwords and make complex ideas accessible, so everyone, regardless of experience, can walk away having learned something useful.

Vishnu Gatla is a Senior Professional Services Consultant at F5, focused on application delivery, WAF, API security, DNS/GSLB, load balancing, and cloud-connected enterprise infrastructure. He has over 10 years of hands-on experience helping organizations design, migrate, secure, and troubleshoot traffic-layer security controls across complex environments.His work spans application security architecture, edge security, threat modeling, identity-aware access patterns, operational resilience, and security control validation. Vishnu actively contributes to professional security communities including OWASP and Cloud Security Alliance, and has published cybersecurity articles in industry publications including CIO, CSO, and RTInsights.His current focus is practical threat modeling for traffic-layer components such as API gateways, WAFs, load balancers, ingress controllers, DNS/GSLB, and cloud edge controls.

Nishant Gupta is a data-driven product leader with over 12 years of experience scaling billion-dollar products at LinkedIn, Amazon and Procter&Gamble. Based in Mountain View, California, he specializes in AI applications and privacy-enhancing technologies for data intelligence systems, combining deep technical expertise with strategic go-to-market acumen.

Akhil Anand Gore is a semiconductor engineering leader and subject-matter expert in Electronic Design Automation (EDA), with over a decade of experience developing and scaling reliability verification technologies for advanced process nodes, including 5nm and below. He currently serves as Manager of Product Engineering at Synopsys

A seasoned technology professional with over 12 years of experience in cloud computing, enterprise IT solutions, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation. Skilled in designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud architectures, the professional has worked across diverse technology environments to improve system performance, security, reliability, and operational efficiency.With deep expertise in cloud platforms, automation, migration strategies, and infrastructure optimization, they have successfully supported organizations in adopting modern cloud-based solutions and improving business agility. Their experience includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading technical initiatives, resolving complex infrastructure challenges, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives.Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong technical leadership, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to innovation. Their work in cloud computing has contributed to enhanced productivity, cost optimization, improved system availability, and the successful delivery of mission-critical technology projects.

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Dinesh Sivakumar an Information Security Consultant from the BISO team at Bank of America (Chennai), specialized in cloud security governance, risk, and compliance. He holds an MTech in Cyber Security from NIIT University, Rajasthan as part of a bridge program with Infosys, his previous employer and a Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) from SRM Infotech, affiliated to SRM University.Dinesh is certified in Microsoft Azure Security (AZ‑500) and AWS Security Specialty (SCS‑C02), alongside multiple other Azure and AWS credentials. He has recently achieved the CISM certification from ISACA, demonstrating his expertise in governance, risk, and compliance. He is currently pursuing an Executive Programme in Fintech, Banking, and Applied Risk Management at IIM Lucknow, bridging technical cloud security with strategic business risk management.He has also filed multiple patents in cloud security, reflecting his commitment to innovation in securing multi‑cloud environments.With over nine plus years of IT and cloud security experience, Dinesh has led projects across Banking, Automotive, Healthcare, and Logistics sectors. His passion lies in translating complex technical challenges into actionable business insights, enabling organizations to strengthen their security posture while meeting regulatory and risk management goals.

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Tran Hung is the CEO of Uquid, a Web3 commerce infrastructure established in 2017, serving 3.5M+ users and providing access to 178M+ products and services globally, with partners such as Binance, Tether, and Bybit. Under his leadership, Uquid has advanced stablecoin shopping, financial inclusion, and global crypto payments, making blockchain more accessible worldwide. A recognized thought leader in blockchain, Tran Hung has spoken at major global events including Money 20/20, MPE Berlin, Taipei Blockchain Week, Web3 Amsterdam 2025, WOW Summit Hong Kong 2025, and DEF-AI 2025, sharing insights on Web3 adoption, gamification, and the future of stablecoins in global payments.

Cybersecurity researcher with 8+ years of experience in phishing, malware analysis, email security, and AI security research. Specialized in threat detection, malicious campaign investigations, YARA-based detections, and AI-driven attack techniques including prompt injection and AI supply chain threats.

I am a senior pharmaceutical regulatory professional with more than 20 years of experience leading FDA‑facing regulatory strategy, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), and post‑approval lifecycle management for complex drug products. I currently serve as Director of Regulatory Affairs (CMC) at Amneal Pharmaceuticals of NY LLC, where I am responsible for defining and executing CMC regulatory strategies for NDAs, ANDAs, prior‑approval supplements, and other complex regulatory submissions.In my role, my regulatory recommendations are relied upon to resolve complex compliance issues, support FDA approvals, and ensure continuity of supply for critical medicines. I have played a key role in advancing programs of significant public‑health importance, including products associated with emergency preparedness and government stakeholders. In multiple instances, I have engaged directly with FDA reviewers through formal meetings to address scientific and regulatory questions and to expedite approval timelines.