Speakers 2025
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Speakers 2025
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Ravi Mittal
President, Rave Digital & CEO, Aheadworks Opening Note Ravi Mittal’s entrepreneurial journey started as independent consultant in 2008 and by 2009, Rave had its first employee. Since then Rave has witnessed tremendous growth and today we are 100+ people with office at three locations. One of there core values is excellence and they take pride in 50+ certified Adobe Commerce (Magento) engineers they have on staff to support the customers. He led acquisition of Aheadworks (AW) in 2019. AW is a Premier Extension Builder Technology Partner for Magento! Rave’s acquisition of Aheadworks.com, allowed Rave to take the magento merchants faster to market. It enabled efficiency in Magento delivery and at the same time fueled product roadmap from experiences in service delivery. He also acquired few shopify apps that aligns with their product strategy, in 2020 and 2021. Prior to starting Rave Digital (formerly Rave Infosys) in 2008, he worked for 4+ years at IBM as an Architect. He earned various certifications (as a developer, designer, architect and solution consultant in enterprise space), during 10 years of working for two companies.
Ritesh Somani
Principal Product Manager, Adobe Opening Note Ritesh Somani helps to drive value-added services and features for Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source within the product team. He has over 15 years of experience delivering software solutions for SMB and enterprise customers in the commerce and payments spaces for platforms. Having started his own business, and having worked at startups and companies such as Intuit, Visa, and PayPal, Ritesh understands the needs of merchants and has successfully implemented easy-to-use and delightful solutions for millions of businesses worldwide.
Mathias Schreiber
Executive Director, Magento Association Opening Note Mathias comes from a background in advertising in the music industry. After venturing into musical instrument wholesale he moved to the advertising side of things in the late 90s. He then spent over 20 years in OpenSource, bridging the gap between development and businesses. Since 2023 he serves the Magento Community as Executive Director of the Magento Association. He spends his few hours off Magento DJing at clubs while co-raising kids in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Thijs Feryn
Technical Evangelist, Varnish Software Group TechnicalOptimizing Varnish for Magento: Advanced Techniques for Performance and Scalability
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotMagento-generated VCL template, showing ways to optimize and add advanced features
- dotEnhancing hit rates, refining cache invalidation strategies & simplifying Varnish configuration
- dotURL normalization, soft purges, tag-based cache invalidation, and dynamic backends
- dotExpert guidance to maximize varnish performance in Magento
Speaker Bio
Thijs is a published author and wrote Getting Started with Varnish Cache and Varnish 6 by Example. As a public speaker, he has a track record of over 360 presentations in 24 different countries, where he is often praised for his energetic and engaging presentation style. As an evangelist, Thijs is also active in many open-source communities, most notably the Varnish and PHP community. He has contributed to various communities for over 15 years both technically and as an organizer and facilitator. Prior to joining Varnish Software, Thijs Feryn spent 15 years in the web hosting industry, tackling web performance and scalability issues on a daily basis and evangelizing these topics.
Joe Shelton
Head Of Development, Wagento TechnicalStreamlining Magento Open Source Development with Adobe Cloud Tools
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotMagento-generated VCL template, showing ways to optimize and add advanced features
- dotEnhancing hit rates, refining cache invalidation strategies & simplifying Varnish configuration
- dotURL normalization, soft purges, tag-based cache invalidation, and dynamic backends
- dotExpert guidance to maximize varnish performance in Magento
Speaker Bio
Joe is Head of Development at the Wagento agency, where he leads an international team of the finest ecommerce web developers. He works tirelessly to streamline technology and processes to achieve projects with the lowest possible maintenance burden. Longtime Magento developer. Adobe and Magento U trainer. Community contributor.
Emils Malovka
DevOps Engineer, Magebit TechnicalScaling with Confidence: Pushing Magento Beyond Its Limits
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotCommon concerns about Magento’s scalability and performance.
- dotCan Magento handle huge traffic spikes, support millions of SKUs, manage high-order volumes and real-time stock updates?
- dotSeparate facts from myths and gain practical solutions to these challenges.
- dotHow to focus efforts, avoid pitfalls, and use the right tools to enhance Magento's capabilities?
Speaker Bio
Emils is a skilled DevOps engineer with over 10 years of experience in the eCommerce industry. With a proven track record of leading more than 50 projects from start to finish, he brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to every endeavor. As an Adobe Certified Expert in Adobe Commerce, Emils is dedicated to optimizing digital solutions that drive growth and enhance user experiences.
Andrea Saccà
CEO & Founder, Bhoost BusinessHow Green Is Your eCommerce? A Guide to Building a Sustainable Future
Expect In-Depth Insights:
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- doteCommerce’s environmental impact: Understand the carbon cost of digital commerce.
- dotSustainable solutions: Discover actionable steps for greener operations.
- dotBusiness benefits: Learn how sustainability fosters trust, loyalty, and success.
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Speaker Bio
Andrea Sacca is an eCommerce expert and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in building high-performance online stores. He is the founder of Magentiamo, Italy’s leading Magento community for training, events, and resources, and Bhoost, a green managed hosting service designed to deliver top speed and reliability for eCommerce websites. Andrea is also the author of two books on Magento, sharing his knowledge to help developers and merchants create successful eCommerce platforms. As the organizer of Meet Magento Italy, he brings together the Magento community to inspire innovation and collaboration. With a passion for speed, sustainability, and user experience, Andrea helps businesses grow by optimizing their websites for performance and implementing eco-friendly hosting solutions. His mission is to make eCommerce faster, greener, and more impactful for everyone.
Arron Moss
Founder & CEO, ZERO-1 Ltd BusinessUnified Commerce: Open Source Innovation Empowering Merchants to Build Stronger Customer Connections
Expect In-Depth Insights:
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- dotSimplifying Operations with Magento Open Source: How the updated POS system streamlines integrations and minimizes costs.
- dotReal-World Success Stories: Hear how merchants are using the solution to enhance customer experiences and drive loyalty.
- dotFuture of Unified Commerce: Explore emerging trends in retail technology and learn strategies to stay ahead in the unified commerce landscape.
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Speaker Bio
Arron is a consultant working in eCommerce for 20 years and has been involved in the Magento community since 2009. Arron is also a co-founder of MDOQ which offers competitive hosting and development automation for Magento. Arron is a father of two and spends as much time as possible at his second family home in Orlando.
Callum Breeze
Senior Architect, ZERO-1 Ltd BusinessUnified Commerce: Open Source Innovation Empowering Merchants to Build Stronger Customer Connections
Expect In-Depth Insights:
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- dotSimplifying Operations with Magento Open Source: How the updated POS system streamlines integrations and minimizes costs.
- dotReal-World Success Stories: Hear how merchants are using the solution to enhance customer experiences and drive loyalty.
- dotFuture of Unified Commerce: Explore emerging trends in retail technology and learn strategies to stay ahead in the unified commerce landscape.
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Speaker Bio
Callum is an experienced backend developer specializing in Magento since 2016. He is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies and products such as Hyvä and Magewire to craft innovative and efficient solutions that empower merchants to succeed. When he's not deep in Magento development, you'll often find him tinkering with his cars or enjoying walks with his wife and dog!
Danny Verkade
CTO, Cream Case StudyBreaking Boundaries: Evolar's Journey to Global Expansion and Entry into the US Market
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotStrategic Market Entry Tactics: Insights into how Evolar capitalized on opportunities in international and U.S. markets.
- dotBrand Building Across Regions: Discover how Evolar created a unified yet regionally adaptable brand.
- dotOvercoming Challenges: Learn about the innovative solutions Evolar used to tackle obstacles.
- dotLessons for Global Growth: Actionable strategies to scale your business globally.
Speaker Bio
Danny serves as CTO at Cream, a leading e-commerce solutions provider for the Magento e-commerce platform. He is a recognized leader in the e-commerce space, specializing in Magento Open Source and Hyvä, and has driven significant growth for businesses across European and US markets.
Edward Bartels
Founder, Evolar Case StudyBreaking Boundaries: Evolar's Journey to Global Expansion and Entry into the US Market
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotStrategic Market Entry Tactics: Insights into how Evolar capitalized on opportunities in international and U.S. markets.
- dotBrand Building Across Regions: Discover how Evolar created a unified yet regionally adaptable brand.
- dotOvercoming Challenges: Learn about the innovative solutions Evolar used to tackle obstacles.
- dotLessons for Global Growth: Actionable strategies to scale your business globally.
Speaker Bio
Edward Bartels, based in the Netherlands, is a successful entrepreneur specializing in European e-commerce. He founded Gloeilampgoedkoop.nl and its international counterparts, along with Meerdanlicht.nl for lighting solutions, ISENVI for PFAS-free cookware, and Evolar for cooling products. His businesses feature proprietary brands sourced directly from factories in Asia, ensuring quality and value. His portfolio also includes KliMate, focusing on air conditioning and heat pumps, reflecting his commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Parul Sinha
Sr. Software Engineer, Adobe TechnicalCollaborate, Innovate & Shape the Future of Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotLearn how you have the power to shape Adobe’s roadmap for Magento Open Source.
- dotUpdates on ongoing initiatives by Adobe for the community, and monthly progress on community contributions, events, newsletters.
- dotDeveloper support, explore about ways to contribute to the codebase.
- dotInsights on Adobe certifications, documentation updates, 2025 release plan, recent enhancements in Adobe Commerce.
Speaker Bio
Parul is an E-Commerce enthusiast having deep expertise in software development and management, open source, release strategy, customer advocacy and experience led growth. Parul manages and executes strategies to foster stronger ties with the Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source Community of Developers, driving innovation through contribution programs and open-source tools. Parul is also a leader in diversity and inclusion efforts at Adobe, heading the Women at Adobe Employee network.
Erik Huberman
Founder & CEO, Hawke Media BusinessScaling eCommerce with AI and Real-Time Data: Unlocking the Future of Digital Commerce
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotAI Transformation: Understand how AI and machine learning are reshaping eCommerce through real-time data, automation, and personalization.
- dotActionable Insights: Learn strategies for leveraging tools like Hawke.AI to optimize inventory management and customer experiences.
- dotSustainable Growth: Gain a roadmap for scaling your brand in a competitive digital marketplace while staying ahead of emerging trends.
Speaker Bio
Erik Huberman is the founder and CEO of Hawke Media, the fastest-growing marketing consultancy in the U.S., having scaled over 5,000 brands worldwide. A serial entrepreneur, Erik has built successful ventures with a passion for revolutionizing industries and setting new standards. With Hawke Media, his vision was to disrupt the marketing world for the better—and it's something he's proud to have achieved.
Amit RG
CEO & Co-founder, Richpanel Case StudyHarnessing AI to Slash $240K in Customer Support Costs
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotCost Efficiency: Achieved $240K in savings with 68% of inquiries resolved via self-service.
- dotHigh Satisfaction: Maintained 93.2% customer satisfaction from 7,000+ surveys.
- dotProductivity Boost: AI automated repetitive tasks, enabling agents to focus on higher-value interactions.
- dotRevenue Impact: Generated $1.9M with a 12% conversion rate, transforming support into a profit center.
- dotScalability: AI agents provided flexible, high-quality support at scale.
Speaker Bio
Amit is the CEO and co-founder of Richpanel.com. He is an expert in Applied AI and Product Design. Under his leadership, Richpanel has grown as a leading CX platform trusted by 2,000 brands including brands like Ridge, Jones Road Beauty & Protein Works. Prior to Richpanel, Amit was a partner at an E-commerce agency where he grew the company from $0.5M to $20M in annual revenues.
Dan Wolgin
CEO, Ammunition Depot Case StudyHarnessing AI to Slash $240K in Customer Support Costs
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotCost Efficiency: Achieved $240K in savings with 68% of inquiries resolved via self-service.
- dotHigh Satisfaction: Maintained 93.2% customer satisfaction from 7,000+ surveys.
- dotProductivity Boost: AI automated repetitive tasks, enabling agents to focus on higher-value interactions.
- dotRevenue Impact: Generated $1.9M with a 12% conversion rate, transforming support into a profit center.
- dotScalability: AI agents provided flexible, high-quality support at scale.
Speaker Bio
Daniel Wolgin is the CEO of JHP Partners, overseeing a portfolio of direct-to-consumer retail brands in the shooting sports industry. Its flagship brand, Ammunition Depot, is one of the largest online retailers of ammunition, firearms, and shooting accessories in the United States. Under Daniel’s leadership, Ammunition Depot has achieved extraordinary growth, earning recognition three times on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list (2016, 2021, 2022) and delivering over half a billion dollars worth of products to customers across the country.
A forward-thinking entrepreneur, Daniel has embraced technology to solve complex business challenges and improve operational efficiency. Most notably, he has led the integration of AI systems within his organization in many areas including customer support operations. His team’s enthusiastic adoption of AI has led to significant cost savings while enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. In fact, Ammunition Depot consistently maintains an NPS greater than 90, nearly unheard of in ecommerce. His ability to pair innovative solutions with practical business strategies has cemented his reputation as a leader in the e-commerce and retail space.
Having earned his B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, his analytical mindset and data-driven approach stem from his educational foundation, which continues to influence his decision-making and leadership style.
Outside of his professional life, Daniel is deeply committed to his community. He serves as an Officer and Trustee of the Boca Raton Museum of Art and a Trustee for the Veterans Education Tuition Fund. Daniel’s dedication to supporting cultural, educational, and charitable organizations reflects his belief in making a meaningful impact beyond the boardroom.
In his free time, Daniel enjoys exploring culinary arts, traveling with his family, and pursuing outdoor activities that connect him to nature. A resident of Boca Raton, FL, he cherishes time spent with his wife and three children, finding inspiration and balance through family life and community engagement.
Tadhg Bowe
Solution Consultant, Monsoon Consulting BusinessPunching Above Your Weight: A B2B eCommerce Success Story
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotDiscovery Phase: Laying a strong foundation ensures project success.
- dotInnovative B2B Features: From Pricebooks to streamlined checkout, tailored solutions drive results.
- dotSeamless ERP Integration: Prioritizing performance and reliability.
- dotGo-Live Success: Careful planning and execution for a smooth launch.
Speaker Bio
Tadhg entered the world of eCommerce in 2005 and has been working with Magento since 2010. From being a full-stack developer he now enjoys being a solution specialist with Monsoon Consulting based in the UK. Tadhg is a loyal supporter of the Magento community regularly attending and speaking at events across Europe and beyond. So, whether product discoveries, project management, leadership, public speaking, or eCommerce solution consulting, Tadhg approaches it all with the utmost professionalism and a little dose of Irish humor! Grand.
Yevhenii Pyltiai
Senior Director of Product, Bold Commerce TechnicalHow Magento Transforms Customer Experience to Drive eCommerce Success
Expect In-Depth Insights:
- dotUnlock Revenue Potential: Improve your technology to drive higher conversion rates, Average Order Value (AOV), and Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) from existing traffic.
- dotOptimize the Technology Stack: Enhance your eCommerce platform with Magento to deliver seamless, customizable customer experiences.
- dotReduce Marketing Spend: Generate more sales from current users without increasing investment in marketing and sales.
- dotAddress Technical Pain Points: Solve common challenges with Magento's scalable, flexible, and robust solutions.
- dotBoost Performance and Efficiency: Leverage Magento’s capabilities to streamline operations and enhance overall business growth.
