Speakers

Hi, I’m Deb Haas – former HR exec turned accidental entrepreneur, AI whisperer, and sparkle-hearted truth-teller for the modern job seeker. After 24 years at a global consulting giant, I was laid off in 2024 and thrown headfirst into the wild terrain of job searching, personal reinvention, and learning how to market myself without throwing up. Now I help humans (especially mid-career women) ditch the performance anxiety, embrace their weirdness, and show up boldly in a system that wasn’t built for us – but can be reshaped by us. Whether I’m teaching AI through metaphors and side-eye or building playful tools for the future of work, my mission is clear: help people feel more human in a world that keeps asking us to be machines.

I’m a Project Management intern at Minespider GmbH, a tech company that uses blockchain to create supply chain transparency for raw materials. I work with the Grant associates & General counsel with desk research and Project management.

Corporate communications strategist, live moderator, and content creator with a focus on building engaging employee experiences and driving transformation in global, tech-driven environments. With a background in marketing and intercultural communication, I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that foster connection and culture.

At TE Connectivity, I lead global communications for the global Operations function, partnering with senior leadership to shape messaging that resonates across all levels down to the shop floor. My work spans change management, storytelling, and strategic communications – always grounded in the belief that authentic dialogue is key to innovation and impact.

Whether developing campaigns or facilitating live conversations, I’m passionate about making communication a powerful tool for connection, clarity, and change.

I love innovation and design in all of its forms. I have had the opportunity to work with several startups and companies of various business sectors which have grown to scale. I am someone who enjoys facing and experiencing new challenges as well as open to learning new methods and techniques. With over 7 years of experience in the digital and creative business there are two ultimate lessons I have learned which are respect and discipline. I believe these two factors are the core to achieving any work.

Ronan Connell is a seasoned Sales and Commercial Leader with over a decade of experience driving growth across the tech consultancy, recruitment, and non-profit sectors. As Sales Director for Talink UK & Ireland, Ronan partners with high-growth companies to accelerate their product development, helping them build custom software, system integrations, or scale their tech teams through a blend of onshore tech leadership and offshore delivery.

Beyond his commercial expertise, Ronan is a passionate advocate for social impact. He has consistently championed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and actively supports pathways into tech for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. He also serves on the board of Youth Advocate Programs Ireland (YAP Ireland) and continues to mentor young people from low socio-economic communities in Dublin.”

My name is Anja Brnic, and I am a Senior Talent Partner at Affinidi, a technology company building infrastructure for secure, privacy-preserving data sharing and digital identity. I bring several years of experience in building high-performing, inclusive teams in the tech space.

Originally from Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and now based in Berlin, I’ve spent the past 5+ years helping startups and scaleups navigate the fast-paced world of hiring – especially in decentralized tech, cybersecurity, and cross-functional product environments.

My specialty lies in human-centered recruitment, with a strong focus on aligning talent strategy with company values and long-term growth. I combine structured hiring practices with storytelling, candidate experience, and skills-based assessment — because impactful hiring goes far beyond checking boxes.

Whether I’m coaching interviewers, designing engaging training sessions, driving employer branding, or exploring how AI is reshaping the hiring landscape, I care deeply about impact, clarity, and culture.

At the end of the day, I believe great people build great products, and I’m here to help create those meaningful connections.

Let’s talk about what truly works in hiring today.