Hugo Bowne-Anderson is an independent data and AI consultant with extensive experience in the tech industry. He is the host of the industry Vanishing Gradients, where he explores cutting-edge developments in data science and artificial intelligence. As a data scientist, educator, evangelist, content marketer, and strategist, Hugo has worked with leading companies in the field. His past roles include Head of Developer Relations at Outerbounds, a company committed to building infrastructure for machine learning applications, and positions at Coiled and DataCamp, where he focused on scaling data science and online education respectively. Hugo's teaching experience spans from institutions like Yale University and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to conferences such as SciPy, PyCon, and ODSC. He has also worked with organizations like Data Carpentry to promote data literacy. His impact on data science education is significant, having developed over 30 courses on the DataCamp platform that have reached more than 3 million learners worldwide. Hugo also created and hosted the popular weekly data industry podcast DataFramed for two years. Committed to democratizing data skills and access to data science tools, Hugo advocates for open source software both for individuals and enterprises.

Alan Nichol is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Rasa, a leader in generative conversational AI. Founded in 2016, Rasa enables enterprises to build and deliver next-level AI assistants. Under Nichol's leadership, Rasa has merged a state-of-the-art engine with a user-friendly no-code UI, offering a transparent and flexible platform that aligns with business logic. This innovative approach has made Rasa a reliable and trusted choice for enterprises seeking to enhance customer interactions while reducing costs.