Abhishek Bhargava grew up in Northern Virginia and attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, where he conducted HIV vaccine research at the NIH and published as first author. He also discovered a passion for automation, building algorithmic trading systems and a bot that texted his dad nightly insulin reminders.

He studied CS, Computational Finance, and Robotics at Carnegie Mellon before leaving early to build his first startup, which reached tens of thousands of users and cemented his love for ambitious technical products. In 2021, he founded another venture, growing it into a widely adopted analytics platform used by enterprises and online communities.

After years building AI products, conducting research, and working with messy real‑world data in hedge‑fund environments, Abhishek turned to a broader challenge: creating AI that truly works inside real companies. He leads a hybrid software‑and‑services approach that delivers reliable automation embedded directly into existing workflows.

Rather than generic copilots, his team builds domain‑aware AI systems tied into a business’s data, tools, and processes—driving strong adoption across operations and BI teams. Today, Abhishek is scaling this vision with the belief that AI should function as infrastructure, producing what customers describe as “the first AI that actually works the way we work.”

Siniša is a visionary technology leader dedicated to shaping the future of intelligent, data-driven automation. With deep expertise in AI, data architecture, advanced analytics, business intelligence, and workflow optimization, he is redefining how organizations harness knowledge at scale.

His mission is clear: turn complexity into clarity through generative AI, enabling businesses to innovate faster, smarter, and more ethically. Guided by the belief that AI should be practical, responsible, and transformative, Siniša designs solutions that not only solve today’s challenges but anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities.

At the core of his work is a commitment to bridging strategy and technology—helping enterprises unlock the full potential of their data ecosystems. By integrating predictive analytics, automation frameworks, and AI-driven decision-making, Siniša empowers organizations to achieve agility, resilience, and sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.

His vision positions AI not as a buzzword, but as a strategic enabler of business excellence, ensuring that every solution delivers measurable impact while adhering to the highest ethical standards.

Daniel Pfeiffer is a seasoned technology executive and AI/cloud strategist with more than 20 years of experience across hardware, networking, data centers, and enterprise platforms. He specializes in next-generation cloud and AI infrastructure, mission-critical deployments, high-performance computing, and enterprise-grade security—delivering substantial reductions in hardware and energy consumption, operating cost, and time-to-market for organizations in media, industry, government, and the enterprise. He has a proven record of building high-impact partnerships with major telecommunications providers—including Verizon, AT&T, and Telstra—as well as leading technology and infrastructure companies, enabling cohesive and monetizable AI/cloud ecosystems. Daniel combines a deep engineering background with the sales, marketing, and strategic capabilities of an accomplished business leader. He holds six domestic and international patents.

Sven Pal, M.D., M.Sc, is a digital healthcare strategist and leader specialising in digital transformation, AI integration, and large-scale change in healthcare environments. With Harvard Medical School credentials focused on clinical operations and executive education in digital health and AI strategies, Sven combines medical knowledge and technical expertise in implementation of digital solutions in healthcare settings. Sven has led multidisciplinary projects introducing innovative technologies, driving change initiatives, quality system accreditation, and the rollout of digital clinical support tools and innovation projects. His management of projects in healthcare demonstrates concrete results in advancing healthcare through next-gen solutions. Sven’s leadership style fosters stakeholder engagement for sustainable transformation, with a proven ability to align teams, modernise systems, and deliver digital innovation across complex healthcare landscape.

Domagoj is a versatile information technology expert with a strong background in IT leadership, consulting and digital transformation.

His journey began in operations, where he learned how technology drives product delivery and customer experience, and evolved into IT leadership and consulting roles focused on security, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Driven by curiosity and a passion for solving complex challenges, he transitioned into IT leadership roles, where he designed and implemented solutions that transformed how businesses operate.

Over the years, he mastered the art of aligning technology with business goals, leading teams through digital transformation projects and optimizing enterprise processes for efficiency and scalability. Domagoj is a trusted advisor for organizations navigating the evolving landscape of information security, compliance and IT infrastructure. Working closely with major international clients, he specialized in creating secure, reliable, and future-ready technology environments.

With a proven track record across IT, digital transformation and growth leadership, Domagoj brings a unique perspective to every project he undertakes. He is passionate about bridging the gap between technology and business needs, ensuring every solution delivers measurable impact.

Today, Domagoj is on a mission to help organizations unlock the full power of AI—transforming ideas into scalable, intelligent ecosystems that drive impactful business development. His story is one of continuous evolution: from operational excellence to IT leadership, and now to pioneering innovation in artificial intelligence applicability.

Visionary Entrepreneur & Investor

Marko Dagelić is a trusted visionary with an exceptional record of building and scaling businesses that redefine industries. Known for his strategic foresight and leadership, Marko has guided multiple ventures from concept to success, earning recognition as one of the most influential figures in Croatia’s tech and business ecosystem.

With deep experience in global markets and a passion for innovation, Marko combines entrepreneurial drive with a keen eye for transformative opportunities. His approach centers on creating sustainable growth, empowering teams, and investing in technologies that shape the future. As a key force behind positioning Datum as a bold, forward-looking initiative with international ambition, Marko continues to champion ideas that inspire progress and set new standards for the industry.

Marko’s leadership philosophy is rooted in trust, vision, and execution. He believes in building companies that not only succeed commercially but also create meaningful impact through innovation. His track record demonstrates an ability to anticipate trends, connect global opportunities, and turn ambitious concepts into thriving businesses. Today, Marko remains committed to fostering the next generation of tech leaders and driving projects that push boundaries in AI, data, and digital transformation.

Filip Olujić is the CEO and co-founder of a leading regional cloud company, as well as Vice President of the Croatian Data Center Association (HRDCA), where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital infrastructure in the region. With deep expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and telecommunications, Filip has helped establish his organization as a recognized leader in managed cloud services and high‑availability data solutions.

As CEO, Filip’s vision extends far beyond operating a traditional data center—he is driving a comprehensive digital transformation strategy that enables businesses to scale securely and efficiently in an AI‑driven world. Under his leadership, the organization is committed to zero‑downtime reliability, advanced security frameworks, and elastic scalability, ensuring enterprises have the resilient infrastructure required for modern workloads.

Filip is a strong advocate for digital sovereignty and economic growth through technology, emphasizing the importance of robust infrastructure in powering innovation across industries. His strategic approach combines operational excellence with a strong focus on sustainability, aligning his organization with global best practices and ESG standards.

Through his leadership, organizations are becoming cornerstones of Croatia’s digital economy, providing enterprises, startups, and public institutions with a trusted foundation for cloud, AI, and mission-critical applications.

Vladimir Olujić serves as Chief Technology Officer of a leading regional infrastructure organization, where he oversees the technical foundation that powers modern AI‑driven workloads. His expertise spans high‑performance computing, GPU virtualization, and AI‑native architectures, ensuring the platform functions not merely as a data center, but as a future‑ready environment for accelerated innovation.

Under his leadership, the facility is being engineered with energy efficiency, renewable integration, and full ESG compliance at its core—setting new sustainability benchmarks for next‑generation digital infrastructure. Vladimir is a strong advocate for the convergence of AI and data center operations, predicting that AI workloads will dominate global compute consumption by 2030. His strategic roadmap positions the organization to anticipate and lead this shift.

By implementing advanced cooling technology, intelligent workload orchestration, and security‑first design principles, he ensures that businesses gain scalable, secure, and cost‑optimized solutions tailored for the AI economy.

As CTO, Vladimir’s impact goes beyond technology itself—he is helping shape the digital backbone for Croatia’s emerging AI ecosystem, empowering enterprises, startups, and research institutions with access to world‑class infrastructure built for the future.

Zvonimir Milas is the Sales Director of a leading regional infrastructure provider, where he drives commercial strategy and leads client engagement across enterprise, public sector, and fast‑growing digital businesses. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and the evolving needs of modern organizations, he ensures the delivery of end‑to‑end solutions that simplify digital transformation at every scale.

His approach goes beyond traditional sales, focusing on consultative, long‑term partnerships. Zvonimir helps clients navigate the complexities of modern IT environments—from connectivity and managed services to advanced server, cloud, and hybrid architectures—designing tailored solutions that support operational excellence and sustained growth.

Known for building trust and delivering measurable value, he champions customer success as a core pillar of the organization’s mission. His vision reinforces the company’s commitment to standing out as a trusted technology partner in an increasingly competitive global market, ensuring every engagement contributes to greater resilience, innovation, and efficiency.

Through his leadership, the organization isn’t just providing infrastructure—it is empowering businesses to thrive in an AI‑driven economy with secure, reliable, and future‑ready technology.

Sheng Yeo co‑founded a next‑generation cloud infrastructure platform from his dorm room at the University of Technology Sydney, building what would become a pioneering IaaS solution powering mission‑critical applications for thousands of enterprises worldwide.

Based in Sydney with a global data center footprint across North America and Australia, Sheng now leads the organization as CEO, driving innovation in high‑performance cloud, GPU‑as‑a‑service, and AI‑native infrastructure.

He is widely recognized for engineering a white‑label, wholesale cloud platform that leverages technologies such as Cumulus Linux and InfiniBand to deliver flexible, automated, multi‑tenant environments for ISVs, MSPs, GPU providers, and data center operators.

Under his leadership, the platform enables clients to “cloudify” their GPU and AI workloads through low‑latency, on‑prem‑to‑cloud architectures with seamless and transparent resource orchestration.

Sheng has been honored as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year (2013) and frequently shares his expertise in cloud infrastructure—lecturing at UTS and speaking at industry events including Aus‑Cloud, Cloud Expo, Tech23, the Pacific Telecom Council, and CeBIT.