Maureen Gallagher is the Vice President of Marketing at Wi-Fi Alliance, where she is responsible for creating and accelerating the organization’s marketing strategy and brand recognition across the globe. She oversees product management, business development, and marketing communications. In addition, Maureen is responsible for driving the growth and success of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, the international seal of approval for products indicating that they have met industry-agreed standards for interoperability. Maureen is a Certified Product Manager with extensive experience in go-to-market (GTM) strategy, persona-based marketing, and customer journey mapping. She has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, developing strategic partnerships and alliances for business expansion. Before joining Wi-Fi Alliance, Maureen worked for Bentley Systems, leading product solutions for smart grids, smart cities, and communication networks. Maureen has over 25 years of global experience in high-tech marketing, including product management, product marketing, and business development for American Airlines, Sabre, Dell, and technology start-ups. Maureen earned an MBA in International Business from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Economics from Eastern Illinois University. She lives with her husband in Austin, Texas, and enjoys cycling, hiking, and the Texas Longhorns

Mr. Cetingok is a Senior Managing Director within Raymond James’s Investment Banking department and currently serves as Global Head of the firm’s Diversified Industrials practice as well as Sector Head of the firm’s Security & Safety sector team. Mr. Cetingok joined Raymond James in 2012 as Co-Head of the Security, Defense & Government Services Group in connection with Raymond James’s acquisition of Morgan Keegan. In 2018, Mr. Cetingok assumed the dual role of Group Head of the Diversified Industrials practice, which is comprised of approximately 125 bankers across eight sector teams globally, and Sector Head of the Security & Safety group. In this capacity, Mr. Cetingok is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing private placements, public and private offerings of debt and equity, and mergers & acquisitions transactions for companies serving the global security and safety industries. Mr. Cetingok has been actively covering the security and safety industries for approximately 25 years, and under his leadership, Raymond James’s Security & Safety Group has completed approximately 175 M&A and financing transactions, making it the industry’s most prolific investment banking franchise. Mr. Cetingok is also a member of the firm’s Capital Markets Committee. Prior to joining Raymond James, Mr. Cetingok spent approximately 15 years at Morgan Keegan, where he founded and led the firm’s Security & Defense Group. During his tenure at Morgan Keegan, Mr. Cetingok assumed increasing levels of responsibility within the Investment Banking department and held the distinction of being the youngest Managing Director in the firm’s history. Mr. Cetingok was also a member of the firm’s Investment Banking Management Committee and Chairman of its Transaction Committee. Mr. Cetingok was recognized by The M&A Advisor as a 40 Under 40 Dealmaker award recipient. Mr. Cetingok graduated magna cum laude from Rhodes College with a B.A. in Business Administration and International Studies. He is also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Victor Carrasco is the Director of Strategic Accounts for Johnson Controls' Intrusion Products division. Victor has 20 plus years of experience in the security industry. Starting at ADT Security's commercial division in multiple roles from sales to project management for a total of 8 plus years. Then moving on to the Tyco product side of the house for the past 13 years, working on special projects and programs, eventually moving to a role of leading a great team in North America focused on partnering with some of the best companies in our industry.

Svetlin Todorov, CEO, Shelly USA

Joacim Westlund Prändel, Founder & Chairman, Flic - The Wireless Smart Button

Joel Jelderks, GM, Nuki

Sumati blends her experience as a mother with a child with food allergies, her success as a technology executive, and her ability to attract talent, fundraise, and generate revenue to bring Ladle to market. Highlights include: - Twenty years experience with Fortune 100 companies (Amazon, Intel, and Hewlett-Packard) leading go-to-market strategy for revenue-generating AI, Smart Home, and IoT platforms (Alexa “turn on the lights” and Alex Guard). - Managed million-dollar accounts for Walmart, Walgreens, Tencent, Big W, Tesco, Michaels Art & Crafts, and more while with HP’s Snapfish. The Ladle’s ecosystem is based on the successful Snapfish and Amazon Alexa models. - Ladle is Sumati’s third startup.

Scott is the director of US Sales and Training at GrandCare. In addition to 20 years of experience in technology, Scott has studied psychology, religion, education and computing. He holds a master’s in education from Marquette University.

Horacio Morales, VP of Sales, Nice North America

Michael LotfyGiergesis Executive Vice President for the Home & Distribution division and has held the position since June 2023. In this role, he has full responsibility for all aspects of Schneider Electric’s residential & small buildings offerand solution development, including strategy, R&D, market development, production and go-to-market, utilizing his extensive industrialization experience. Michael leads a global staff spanning all four major Schneider Electric regions. His team is focused on leveraging Schneider’s legacy and leading technology in the home space to deliver innovative Home Energy Management Solutions to bring about a sustainable future for homes & small buildings. Michael is the youngest executive to lead a global business division in Schneider Electric. He is a passionate advocate for sustainability and has spearheaded DE&I initiatives throughout his career. Michael has more than 20 years of professional experience. He was previously SVP of Power Products for the NAM Hub where he oversaw the division portfolio’s double-digit growth in sales and launched five innovative products for the electrical industry.