Nicolle Merrill works at the intersection of business, AI, and design. At Intuit Nicolle works across product, design, engineering, and data science teams to build Intuit Assist, a new generative AI (GenAI)-powered assistant that will provide personalized, intelligent recommendations to help consumer and small business customers make smart financial decisions. Over the past year, Nicolle has built generative AI products, led efforts to upskill design teams for generative AI, and taught prompt engineering across Intuit.

Julie Wall is a Professor of AI and Advanced Computing at the University of West London and a recognized expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence. As a member of the British Standards Institution (BSI), she contributes to shaping industry standards and best practices in AI. Julie’s research focuses on developing intelligent systems for processing and modeling temporal data, with a strong emphasis on speech and language applications.

Her work bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI technologies and practical solutions, driving advancements in understanding and utilizing temporal data in real-world scenarios. Julie is committed to fostering innovation in AI and its applications, making significant contributions to both academia and industry.

Yoav Barel is an Israeli-American technology entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Chatbot Summit, and a Partner at Sunrize Research, with over 15 years of experience in Conversational AI and customer experience innovation. He began his career at Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and later LivePerson, where he led AI-driven customer engagement solutions.

As the driving force behind Chatbot Summit, Yoav delivers the event’s flagship State of the Bots keynote and curates its agenda, making it the leading global platform for AI innovation. A passionate advocate for Conversational and Agentic AI, as well as a quantum enthusiast, Yoav advises startups and corporations, helping them leverage AI to foster innovation and create lasting impact.
As the driving force behind Chatbot Summit, Yoav delivers the event’s flagship State of the Bots keynote and meticulously curates its agenda, establishing it as the premier global platform for AI innovation. In addition to his leadership roles, Yoav advises startups and provides strategic research services to corporations and investors, helping them harness AI to drive meaningful innovation and create lasting impact.

Maria is a Greek-expat experiencing the London life… and weather! With a Data Science degree and a lot of curiosity about how coding and data can unlock new ways of solving problems, her journey to the data world started. Maria has worked as a Data Scientist and an ML engineer for the past 5 years, where she experienced how data actually challenges and transforms the way we think and operate.

Henry leads Microsoft Copilot Studio Customer Advisory Team. His expertise in low-code conversational AI platforms is unparalleled, enabling businesses to quickly develop intelligent bots using generative AI. Follow Henry on LinkedIn for the latest insights on Microsoft’s conversational and generative AI announcements, and transformative stories about low-code solutions.

Jan Zubíček is the Lead Architect for KATE, ČSOB’s virtual assistant, where he has spent the past three years shaping the product vision and driving innovation. With over 18 years of IT experience across enterprises and small businesses, Jan is a seasoned leader in strategic transformation, technological innovation, and cultural change. His expertise spans applied IT, data, AI, and machine learning, with a proven track record of bringing cutting-edge technologies into real-world applications.

As an enterprise architect, Jan focuses on creating a data-driven foundation for Conversational AI while fostering an agile and innovative company culture. Passionate about transforming ideas into impactful solutions, Jan combines deep technical knowledge with leadership skills to advance digital transformation and conversational experiences.

Aura Hita Losa is a CX Automations Specialist at On, where she leverages over a decade of global digital expertise and more than five years in the Conversational AI industry. As a CX advocate and seasoned marketer, Aura is passionate about advancing Conversational Automation to elevate customer-brand interactions through cutting-edge AI technologies.

Her work focuses on crafting meaningful conversations by understanding user experience (UX) and cross-cultural consumer behavior. Aura’s dedication to fostering impactful and innovative solutions reflects her commitment to transforming the way brands engage with their customers, creating seamless and personalized interactions that leave a lasting impression.

Clara Rizzo is a Global Customer Service Project Specialist at On, where she drives transformative AI and automation solutions for customer service teams across EMEA, NA, and APAC regions. Passionate about enhancing customer service experiences, Clara excels in understanding the unique needs of diverse teams and shaping automation strategies that align with customer experience goals.

With a strong focus on innovation, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration, Clara is dedicated to delivering impactful solutions that improve efficiency and drive business growth. Her expertise in AI automation, project management, and team leadership makes her a valuable force in revolutionizing customer service processes on a global scale.

Thomas Neumann is a visionary leader in leveraging new technologies to transform customer experiences, with a focus on digital channels that create the "wow" effect. As a driving force behind global chatbot and voice assistant solutions, he is passionate about innovations that enhance customer satisfaction and boost Net Promoter Scores (NPS).

With over 15 years of experience in the mobile industry, Thomas brings a unique blend of international expertise, diverse roles, and exceptional interpersonal skills to the table. His work bridges the transition from traditional app-based solutions to cutting-edge conversational interfaces, enabling businesses to navigate the evolving digital landscape and deliver impactful, customer-focused results.

Juan Martin Maglione is a ECT Project Lead in the Madrid office of The Boston Consulting Group. Prior to joining the firm, Juan Martin was a Product Transformation Manager at Santander Group. His four-year tenure at Santander included building the Global Cognitive Conversational Solutions Programme, becoming the first cloud artificial intelligence project in the group. Previously, Juan Martin created a startup in Amsterdam, focused in implementing Natural Language Processing (NLP) solutions.