Annual International Business Conference & Award
Cases&Faces
Cases&Faces increases international cooperation. Global Market Trends: AI in Venture Investments. Adapting Businesses to the Age of AI.
Attracting Foreign Investments and Expanding Capital Flow.
Women in International Business.
Attracting Foreign Investments and Expanding Capital Flow.
Women in International Business.
Nominations submitted by organizations or individuals
Entries for 2025 are open. Applications are free of charge.
Annual International Business Conference
& Award
& Award
Cases&Faces
Global Market Trends: AI in Venture Investments, Adapting Businesses to the Age of AI, Attracting Foreign Investments, and Expanding Capital Flow.
Women in International Business.
Women in International Business.
Nominations submitted by organizations or individuals
Entries for 2025 are open. Applications are free of charge.
CASES&FACES BUSINESS CONFERENCE
This offline conference offers attendees the opportunity to gain new knowledge and find partners, clients, and friends. The event focuses on technologies for life and business, including AI, blockchain, and AR/VR. With over 200 participants, the conference features networking sessions and a buffet.
The conference presents comprehensive content on leading and developing successful businesses in the USA, emphasizing the application of modern technologies. Attendees benefit from sessions covering cutting-edge topics, from AI innovations to blockchain applications and the integration of AR/VR in business strategies. The event culminates with an evening reception, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and networking.
The conference presents comprehensive content on leading and developing successful businesses in the USA, emphasizing the application of modern technologies. Attendees benefit from sessions covering cutting-edge topics, from AI innovations to blockchain applications and the integration of AR/VR in business strategies. The event culminates with an evening reception, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and networking.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2025
12:00 – 12:30
12:00 – 12:30
Registration / Quiz
Dmitry Sahno
Hollywood / US
12:30 – 13:00
12:30 – 13:00
AI Trends 2025
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Dmitry Khanukov
London / UK
Pavel Sukhachev
Aventura / FL
Inessa Chirkina
FL / US
Ihor Parinov
Boca Raton / US
Dmitry Kotov
Fort Lauderdale / FL
13:00 – 13:20
13:00 – 13:20
Anna Zakkery
Miami / US
The Use of AI in Marketing and Selling Educational Products
13:20 – 13:40
13:20 – 13:40
Oleg Denishenko
Boston / US
Show Me The Money, or What’s Behind Your Business Numbers
13:40 – 13:50
13:40 – 13:50
Valerii Zolotukhin
USA / UAE / Germany
How do investors decide where to invest their money?
13:50 – 14:30
13:50 – 14:30
Lunch. Networking
14:30 – 14:40
14:30 – 14:40
Juliana Andreeva
Hollywood / FL
Masterclass
14:40 – 15:00
14:40 – 15:00
Dmitry Kotov
Earth
AI Company – How It Works
15:00 – 15:20
15:00 – 15:20
Irina Golmgrein
US
ChatGPT – The New Google? Promotion Secrets: How to Get Featured in AI Search Results
Marketing
15:20 – 15:40
15:20 – 15:40
Igor Pomerantsev
NY / US
The Formula for a Strong Offer or How to Avoid Competing on Price
15:40 – 16:00
15:40 – 16:00
Maria Grineva
FL / US
Marketing from Russian to American: The Challenges of Translation
16:00 – 16:10
16:00 – 16:10
Nikolai Strakh
FL / US
Marketing for Real Estate
16:10 – 16:40
16:10 – 16:40
Coffee Break & Networking
16:40 – 17:20
16:40 – 17:20
Corporate Law and Accounting
Panel Discussion | Presentations | Q&A
Panel Discussion | Presentations | Q&A
Boris Khazin
TX / US
Elena Yaikova
FL / US
Dmitri Dubograev
DC / US
Alexander Loveyko
NY / US
Cases Module
Short Presentations
17:20 - 17:30
17:20 - 17:30
Denis Petrov
Boca Raton / FL
Analytics in AI
17:30 -17:40
17:30 -17:40
Alexander Udalov
MA / US
AI for Hotels
17:40 -17:50
17:40 -17:50
Alexander Yanchuk
Davie / FL
AI analytics of call center conversations
17:50 – 18:50
17:50 – 18:50
Award Ceremony
Business Awards
Business Awards
18:50 – 21:00
18:50 – 21:00
Party
Meet the speakers of 2025
Top speakers will talk about running and growing a successful business in the USA, with a special focus on the application of modern technologies.
Anna Zakkery
Since 2018, Anna has been working in the EdTech market, specializing in the creation and production of educational products. During this time, she has developed and successfully launched over 300 courses, taken by more than 10,000 students. Anna is an active speaker at conferences and training sessions in the USA and Europe, sharing her expertise in online education. She also manages advertising campaigns with a total average monthly budget of $200,000, enabling effective audience acquisition and project scaling.
Dmitry Kotov
An IT entrepreneur with over 23 years of experience, expert in AI and Web3. Founder of Neuron Expert Corporation.
Leader of Crazy Unicorns, specializing in AI development and organizing tech events.
Architect, mathematician, philosopher, and futurist.
Leader of Crazy Unicorns, specializing in AI development and organizing tech events.
Architect, mathematician, philosopher, and futurist.
Boris Khazin
Holds the position of Global Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at EPAM Systems, with over 20 years of experience in financial services and fintech. He leads projects in GRC, business analytics, corporate analytics, and organizational maturity assessment. Boris helps clients develop and implement strategies that drive goal achievement and adaptation to change, giving him deep insight into the challenges and opportunities of organizational transformation.
Pavel Sukhachev
An expert in artificial intelligence and automation, entrepreneur, and a prominent figure in the tech industry. Founder of Electromania, a company specializing in promoting innovation and enhancing efficiency through advanced technologies. Pavel actively works on implementing AI and automated solutions in business processes, helping companies improve productivity and achieve ambitious goals.
Oleg Denishenko
Owner of New Vision Business Advisors. Mergers & Acquisition Advisor, CFO, Exit Planner. Successfully sold 27 businesses. Helped a business grow from $3M to $10M and made dozens of businesses profitable. Over 38 years in business. Now helping entrepreneurs buy, sell, finance, and manage small and mid-sized businesses.
Igor Pomerantsev
Strategist. Marketer. Master of human souls. Developed over 60 brands. The largest case — growing a company from a small factory to the largest agricultural holding with a turnover of over $60 million.
Nikolai Strakh
Owner of the marketing agency Advanta Digital, founder of the Tech Flow community, owner of Func.ru (business exit in 2022), ex-representative and tracker at IIDF.RU.
IRINA GOLMGREIN
Founder of ExpertizeMe International LLC. 18 years in digital media.
Chair of the AI Cluster at RAEC. Her book "A Million Views: How to Increase Reach of Short Videos" was recognized as one of the top 50 business books of 2022. She has participated in numerous industry conferences and has been publishing articles since 2009. Previously, she held the position of Product Director at 1MI, specializing in cybersecurity, web development, and analytics.
Chair of the AI Cluster at RAEC. Her book "A Million Views: How to Increase Reach of Short Videos" was recognized as one of the top 50 business books of 2022. She has participated in numerous industry conferences and has been publishing articles since 2009. Previously, she held the position of Product Director at 1MI, specializing in cybersecurity, web development, and analytics.
Alexander Yanchuk
Founder of the QOD group of companies and an expert in management consulting with experience working with Ford, Mercedes-Benz, IKEA, and others. Since 2012, he has successfully implemented over 200 projects focused on launching and optimizing production, automating business processes, and integrating CRM, ERP, and WMS systems. He established the Lean Production Training Center, where more than 7,000 employees have been trained. He helps entrepreneurs increase profits, scale their businesses, and step away from day-to-day operations.
jULIANA ANDREEVA
Award-winning director, preparing stars and entrepreneurs from the Forbes list for conferences and presentations.
Valerii Zolotukhin
Founder of the investment holding company IMPACT Capital.
The company helps clients improve their performance in the stock market through the RANKS analytical system and a data-driven scientific approach. It also provides access to exclusive private deals around the world.
Portfolio investments include Dodo Pizza, the dating app Twinby, robotics company TECHNORED, JET e-scooters, Vanana Park amusement parks, and others.
Among the clients are founders and top managers of inDrive, Urent, Zaymer, Searchinform, and other major companies.
The company helps clients improve their performance in the stock market through the RANKS analytical system and a data-driven scientific approach. It also provides access to exclusive private deals around the world.
Portfolio investments include Dodo Pizza, the dating app Twinby, robotics company TECHNORED, JET e-scooters, Vanana Park amusement parks, and others.
Among the clients are founders and top managers of inDrive, Urent, Zaymer, Searchinform, and other major companies.
IHOR PARINOV
Entrepreneur specializing in AI-powered call centers. CEO of TARK AI, helping U.S. companies replace traditional outsourcing with AI solutions to increase revenue and customer satisfaction. Experienced in AI-driven sales and customer service for healthcare, real estate, home services, and e-commerce. Regular speaker on AI in business and holds an AI certification from Stanford.
Denis Petrov
Co-founder and former CEO of IDScan.net, a software development company based in New Orleans and recognized by Inc5000. A serial entrepreneur and angel investor, specializing in AI solutions, business strategies, and business process automation.
Elena Yaikova
Certified Public Accountant
Have over 15 years of experience in corporate accounting. Serving small to midsize businesses and families with their accounting and tax needs. Experience working with all 50 States.
Have over 15 years of experience in corporate accounting. Serving small to midsize businesses and families with their accounting and tax needs. Experience working with all 50 States.
Inessa Chirkina
Marketer and expert in Growth Hacking, CMO at amma app, where she develops growth strategies, attracts users, and improves audience engagement. Previously co-founder of ItCareerHub.de (CMO/CCO), where she focused on brand promotion and developing career opportunities in IT. She has experience in digital marketing, international projects, and scaling business processes, helping companies achieve sustainable growth.
DMITRY KHANUKOV
Co-founder and CTO at the Stealth AI startup.
Former employee at Uber and PIK-Arenda.
Creator of the 6th best AI-powered assistant in the world.
Stealth Startup leverages artificial intelligence and web development to create innovative solutions for various industries. With over 20 years of experience in web development and AI.
Former employee at Uber and PIK-Arenda.
Creator of the 6th best AI-powered assistant in the world.
Stealth Startup leverages artificial intelligence and web development to create innovative solutions for various industries. With over 20 years of experience in web development and AI.
ALEXANDER LOVEYKO
Alexander Loveyko, a New York-licensed attorney at ChaseLawyers® in Miami, has over 10 years of international experience in IP, entertainment, licensing, and Internet law. He advises tech startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators in AI and blockchain, helping them with IP protection, regulatory compliance, and licensing across industries like music, fashion, and tech
Maria Grineva
Entrepreneur and marketer with 10 years of experience, having worked in international and Russian corporations, including Cosmopolitan and advertising agencies. Managing partner of the marketing group Escalator, teaches marketing in MBA programs at RANEPA, Sber, Netology, and Synergy. Author of scientific articles, member of the Guild of Marketers and the American Marketing Association. Created the consulting program "Marketing Department in 4 Months." Received a talent visa to the US and has been living with her family in Miami for a year, sharing her expertise on her YouTube channel.
Judges of the Award
Every entry at Cases&Faces is assessed by an independent judging panel. All our judges are seasoned professionals with distinguished careers. Using the scoring criteria, they’ll carefully scrutinize your submission. Scores from each judge are added together to determine the winners in each category.
During the judging, each entry will be reviewed and rated by no fewer than five (5) judges who have been approved as qualified (by Awards staff) to judge those entries. Rating will be done on a scale of 1-10
After judging, the entry in each category with the highest average score will receive the Cases&Faces Award.
The purpose of the Award is to identify and support outstanding ideas, projects, trends, and individuals offering innovations in the fields of science, culture, education, entrepreneurship, management, social practices, gender equality, creative transformation, digital technologies, etc.; to ensure expert and public recognition of the authors of innovative achievements.
The Award is open to founders, co-founders of legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, and individuals who are part of the sole or collective executive body of a legal entity, belonging to small and medium-sized enterprises, the self-employed, and representatives of the non-profit sector.
The Award is open to founders, co-founders of legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, and individuals who are part of the sole or collective executive body of a legal entity, belonging to small and medium-sized enterprises, the self-employed, and representatives of the non-profit sector.
Aleksandr Voronkov (Genadinik)
International investor and founder of the investment club "Capital." Established a construction company in Indonesia. Created the Telegram channel "Urgent Review of the Situation," ranked among Russia’s top 10 in "Economy and Finance." Among the first to apply modern technologies in investment management. Mentor to aspiring investors and entrepreneurs.
Sandeep Singh
Cybersecurity expert with 20 years of experience in Identity and Access Management. Specializes in designing and implementing IAM solutions, including Oracle and SailPoint IdentityIQ. Has led critical IAM projects for Fortune 500 companies, ensuring secure access management. Actively mentors professionals, sharing expertise to enhance security, efficiency, and best practices in IAM frameworks.
Yernar Zharmagambetov
MBA professional with 15 years of experience managing major investment portfolios in Kazakhstan’s financial industry (Managed $1 billion in assets for clients). Author of research on portfolio modeling and risk management. Specialized in portfolio immunization, investment risk management, and institutional investor relations. Winner of the Investment Leaders Award 2024.
IHOR PARINOV
Entrepreneur specializing in AI-powered call centers. CEO of TARK AI, helping U.S. companies replace traditional outsourcing with AI solutions to increase revenue and customer satisfaction. Experienced in AI-driven sales and customer service for healthcare, real estate, home services, and e-commerce. Regular speaker on AI in business and holds an AI certification from Stanford.
Aleksei Folkard
Entrepreneur and innovator in cultural and IT projects. Founder of the Sergey Dovlatov Museum, an immersive space preserving Soviet-era history with 30,000+ annual visitors. CEO of TravelHead, a platform with 55,000 users and 150% revenue growth in its second year, and HiddenBurg, an excursion aggregator that became profitable in its first year through personalized travel solutions.
Mariia Miakisheva
Chief Financial Officer at Marlerino Group. Specializes in financial strategy, cost optimization, and fintech investments. Led initiatives reducing operational costs by 35% and improving profitability through analytics and automation. Attracts investments for fintech projects, enhancing scalability and growth. Expert in cash flow management and financial risk reduction.
Valentyn Shyrobokov
Senior Java Developer with 15+ years of experience in high-load systems, process automation, and AI-driven solutions. Specializes in system design, performance optimization, and modern technology integration. Experienced in refactoring legacy code, microservices architecture, and AI deployment. Actively shares expertise through training, workshops, and consultations.
Serhii Katkov
Business leader with over 20 years of experience in software development and project management. Led high-performing teams to deliver innovative solutions and exceed business objectives. Achieved 29% market share with Vox-line.net and 49% with Oktell-Ukraine through identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities. Fosters innovation and collaboration through team mentoring.
Diana Bayandina
AI expert with over five years of experience in machine learning integration and intelligent automation. Master of Science candidate in Computer Science (AI concentration) at a leading US university. Finalist in multiple US hackathons. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management processes using AI-driven insights.
Oleksandr Khodorkovskyi
Founder & CEO of QuantumCore and Argentics, specializing in AI and game development. With 15+ years in tech, launched Ukraine’s largest e-learning platform and globally popular mobile games. Actively mentors and judges educational and tech competitions, supporting innovation and talent development in the industry.
Serhii Rybtsov
Director of Operations at Hugo Hunter Inc., founder of Trident System Solutions LLC, and creator of the Omni Dispatch app. Expert in express logistics, route optimization using TMS and AI, and digital logistics integration. Specializes in high-value cargo transport, supply chain management, and North American logistics infrastructure.
Olena Derkach
HR leader integrating mental health into core strategies to transform workplace culture. Developed the structured STEP Method at Trailblazers Life Choices Inc., embedding well-being into HR policies across organizations. Combines traditional HR services with proactive prevention to enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational success. Certified in CPHR and SHRM-SCP.
Vitalii Skrypka
Director of Sidvis, a construction company specializing in construction and renovation since 2014. Provides full-cycle services for residential and commercial projects, including construction, reconstruction, and finishing. Successfully completed numerous projects, establishing a reputation as a reliable and professional contractor in the industry.
Miraziz Khidoyatov
Expert in cross-border M&A, investment law, and regulatory compliance. Advised on global transactions exceeding $15 billion, collaborating with sovereign wealth funds, investment banks, and private equity firms. Specializes in infrastructure, energy, and financial sector deals across the US, Europe, and Central Asia, ensuring compliance and strategic investment success.
Viktoriia Lezhanina
Finance and audit professional with 25+ years of experience in financial consulting, risk assessment, and auditing. Holds diplomas and certifications in Finance, Accounting, and Business and Life Coaching. Founder of Victorious LIFE LLC, specializing in financial management, risk analysis, and business strategy consulting.
Polina Tkach
Strategy Manager at Uber Eats, specializing in machine learning models for financial organizations. Develops demand generation strategies and operational performance initiatives to support global merchants on the platform. Implements AI-driven solutions to optimize business processes. Manages complex strategic projects in collaboration with product, sales, marketing, and finance teams.
Kamila Bizhanova
Psychologist, business coach, and expert in mental stability and productivity. Developed a method combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), vibration therapy with Himalayan bowls, and business coaching. Works with entrepreneurs, top managers, and corporations to enhance performance through hormonal balance, awareness, and energy management.
Nikolai Strakh
Owner of the marketing agency Advanta Digital, founder of the Tech Flow community, owner of Func.ru (business exit in 2022), ex-representative and tracker at IIDF.RU.
Oksana Gerasimova
Oksana Gerasimova is the Chairman of the Jury Board and a key member of the Board at Crazy Unicorns, a leading event organizer. A seasoned expert in marketing, IT, and AI, she has a deep understanding of business strategy, digital transformation, and cutting-edge AI solutions. She plays a crucial role in orchestrating high-impact events and driving innovative marketing strategies.
Her expertise spans brand positioning, growth hacking, and leveraging AI-driven tools to optimize business operations and customer engagement. Passionate about the future of technology and digital ecosystems, Oksana is dedicated to fostering innovation and creating meaningful industry connections.
Her expertise spans brand positioning, growth hacking, and leveraging AI-driven tools to optimize business operations and customer engagement. Passionate about the future of technology and digital ecosystems, Oksana is dedicated to fostering innovation and creating meaningful industry connections.
Judging & Awards Process
Chairs for the Judging Committees are recruited worldwide. They invite senior-level experts to join their committees. Other judges can apply to judge on our website. They will be assigned categories based on their industry, function, and experience if accepted.
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Any entry found to contain false or misleading information will be disqualified. Gold-winning entries will be published on our website. Winners will have the opportunity to redact any confidential or non-public information from their entries before publication.
Winners 2025
Leadership and Management
Pavel Malinovskiy
USA
Technology Executive of the Year
Founder of Pyjam, a platform enabling real-time avatar control via live video streaming. Under his leadership, Pyjam expanded to 400,000+ locations across 18+ countries, reaching 180,000 users with 125% quarterly growth. The platform generates $800,000+ in annual revenue, revolutionizing virtual tourism, remote assistance, and task delegation with AI-powered synchronization.
Technology Executive of the Year
Founder of Pyjam, a platform enabling real-time avatar control via live video streaming. Under his leadership, Pyjam expanded to 400,000+ locations across 18+ countries, reaching 180,000 users with 125% quarterly growth. The platform generates $800,000+ in annual revenue, revolutionizing virtual tourism, remote assistance, and task delegation with AI-powered synchronization.
Vladislav Kislov
USA
Executive of the Year.
Category: Consumer Services
CEO and Founder of an appliance repair company operating in 20 U.S. states. Manages over 250 appointments daily and repairs 2,500 appliances per month. Implements AI-driven diagnostic technology based on previous repairs to enhance efficiency and service speed. Focuses on optimizing operations and improving customer experience through data-driven solutions.
Executive of the Year.
Category: Consumer Services
CEO and Founder of an appliance repair company operating in 20 U.S. states. Manages over 250 appointments daily and repairs 2,500 appliances per month. Implements AI-driven diagnostic technology based on previous repairs to enhance efficiency and service speed. Focuses on optimizing operations and improving customer experience through data-driven solutions.
Arkadiy Bdoyan
Russia/Armenia
Executive of the Year.
Category: Materials and Construction
CEO of LLC "SK-Industria", a leading contracting company specializing in road construction. The company became a key contractor for the development of roads, pedestrian pathways, bicycle routes, and green spaces at Skolkovo Park for Business, a prominent business center. His work focuses on delivering integrated infrastructure solutions to support large-scale urban and commercial developments.
Executive of the Year.
Category: Materials and Construction
CEO of LLC "SK-Industria", a leading contracting company specializing in road construction. The company became a key contractor for the development of roads, pedestrian pathways, bicycle routes, and green spaces at Skolkovo Park for Business, a prominent business center. His work focuses on delivering integrated infrastructure solutions to support large-scale urban and commercial developments.
Yurii Teselko
USA
Executive of the Year.
Category: Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Founder and owner of MurMur Studio LLC, a lingerie design and production studio that combines ergonomics, health-conscious design, and advanced material science to create high-quality, comfortable garments. Utilizes cutting-edge clothing design software and sustainable fabric innovations to enhance fit, comfort, and production efficiency.
Executive of the Year.
Category: Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Founder and owner of MurMur Studio LLC, a lingerie design and production studio that combines ergonomics, health-conscious design, and advanced material science to create high-quality, comfortable garments. Utilizes cutting-edge clothing design software and sustainable fabric innovations to enhance fit, comfort, and production efficiency.
Mykyta Khytsiuk
USA
Executive of the Year.
Category: Transportation
Global Commercial Director at Carolina Logistics Inc., overseeing cross-border truckload operations between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Led AI-driven pricing integration, optimizing freight rate predictions and carrier negotiations. Secured an FMC license for international ocean and air freight, expanding multimodal logistics solutions and strengthening supply chain capabilities.
Executive of the Year.
Category: Transportation
Global Commercial Director at Carolina Logistics Inc., overseeing cross-border truckload operations between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Led AI-driven pricing integration, optimizing freight rate predictions and carrier negotiations. Secured an FMC license for international ocean and air freight, expanding multimodal logistics solutions and strengthening supply chain capabilities.
Serhii Onishchenko
USA
Executive of the Year.
Category: Computer Software
Senior Software Engineer and AI Specialist. Developed an OAuth-like login system for Blue Cross Blue Shield, improving security and third-party integrations. Led teams, mentored developers, and enhanced hiring processes. Specializes in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Java, with expertise in scalable architecture, performance optimization, and AI-driven software solutions.
Executive of the Year.
Category: Computer Software
Senior Software Engineer and AI Specialist. Developed an OAuth-like login system for Blue Cross Blue Shield, improving security and third-party integrations. Led teams, mentored developers, and enhanced hiring processes. Specializes in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Java, with expertise in scalable architecture, performance optimization, and AI-driven software solutions.
Mohammad Abbasi
USA
Executive of the Year.
Category: Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
The author of the educational project Alfa 77, an educational project training 2,000+ specialists. Developed a targeting system used in 15 countries, reducing customer acquisition costs by 20%, increasing ROI by 80%, improving local business attendance by 30% per month, and boosting e-Commerce conversion rates by 25% through optimized audience segmentation.
Executive of the Year.
Category: Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
The author of the educational project Alfa 77, an educational project training 2,000+ specialists. Developed a targeting system used in 15 countries, reducing customer acquisition costs by 20%, increasing ROI by 80%, improving local business attendance by 30% per month, and boosting e-Commerce conversion rates by 25% through optimized audience segmentation.
Ekaterina Lebedeva
Russia
Marketing Executive of the Year.
Director of GR Communication and Public Affairs at InFinTech Corporation, overseeing IT projects in online customer service and business platforms. Led the development of RC PAY, a mobile shopping app with almost 600,000 users and integration across 12,340 outlets. Heads the Russian Business Community platform for entrepreneurs, contributing to company growth and industry leadership.
Marketing Executive of the Year.
Director of GR Communication and Public Affairs at InFinTech Corporation, overseeing IT projects in online customer service and business platforms. Led the development of RC PAY, a mobile shopping app with almost 600,000 users and integration across 12,340 outlets. Heads the Russian Business Community platform for entrepreneurs, contributing to company growth and industry leadership.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Maria Azatyan
Armenia
Innovator of the Year
Category: Business & Professional Services
Independent Financial Director specializing in AI, Deep Tech, and Space Tech startups. Develops financial analytics systems, loss prevention frameworks, and cost optimization strategies to drive scalability and growth. Implements real-time data-driven financial models, optimizes investment strategies, and pioneers AI-enhanced fraud prevention to enhance financial sustainability and risk management.
Innovator of the Year
Category: Business & Professional Services
Independent Financial Director specializing in AI, Deep Tech, and Space Tech startups. Develops financial analytics systems, loss prevention frameworks, and cost optimization strategies to drive scalability and growth. Implements real-time data-driven financial models, optimizes investment strategies, and pioneers AI-enhanced fraud prevention to enhance financial sustainability and risk management.
Alisa Goliampolska
USA
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
AI Marketing Specialist with expertise in digital marketing, automation, and data-driven strategies. Developed a proprietary AI-driven system integrating advanced analytics, automation, and predictive modeling to optimize marketing campaigns and investment opportunities. This approach enhances audience targeting and decision-making.
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
AI Marketing Specialist with expertise in digital marketing, automation, and data-driven strategies. Developed a proprietary AI-driven system integrating advanced analytics, automation, and predictive modeling to optimize marketing campaigns and investment opportunities. This approach enhances audience targeting and decision-making.
Kseniia Pereshliuga
USA
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Founder of NailMentor and owner of Alismia LLC, specializing in AI-powered automation for the beauty industry. Created NailMentor Pro, a platform integrating AI-driven client retention, automated booking, and training programs. Implemented across CIS countries and expanded into the U.S., enhancing profitability and efficiency for beauty salons.
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Founder of NailMentor and owner of Alismia LLC, specializing in AI-powered automation for the beauty industry. Created NailMentor Pro, a platform integrating AI-driven client retention, automated booking, and training programs. Implemented across CIS countries and expanded into the U.S., enhancing profitability and efficiency for beauty salons.
Valerii Zolotukhin
Russia / UAE
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Financial Services
Investor in Brazil’s JET scooter project. Facilitated substantial capital inflows, achieving triple-digit monthly revenue growth. Expertise focuses on identifying high-potential ventures and structuring financial strategies to accelerate growth and investor returns. Author of the book "Shareholder. Big Money on Small Companies."
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Financial Services
Investor in Brazil’s JET scooter project. Facilitated substantial capital inflows, achieving triple-digit monthly revenue growth. Expertise focuses on identifying high-potential ventures and structuring financial strategies to accelerate growth and investor returns. Author of the book "Shareholder. Big Money on Small Companies."
Kishore Jeeri
USA
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Computer Services
Senior Engineering Manager with 16 years of experience in top-tier firms. Develops technology solutions, manages complex projects, and oversees system operations. Specializes in system analysis, regional project coordination, mergers, staffing strategies, and collaboration with outsourcing partners to maintain system efficiency.
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Computer Services
Senior Engineering Manager with 16 years of experience in top-tier firms. Develops technology solutions, manages complex projects, and oversees system operations. Specializes in system analysis, regional project coordination, mergers, staffing strategies, and collaboration with outsourcing partners to maintain system efficiency.
Yana Vlasova
Ukraine / Israel
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Legal
Lawyer with 17+ years of experience in pre-trial dispute resolution. Developed legal strategies achieving 90% resolution rates without litigation. Worked in Ukraine’s judicial system, corporate sector, and top Israeli law firms. Advises legal professionals, implements CRM systems, supports charitable foundations, and assists repatriates with legal adaptation and protection.
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Legal
Lawyer with 17+ years of experience in pre-trial dispute resolution. Developed legal strategies achieving 90% resolution rates without litigation. Worked in Ukraine’s judicial system, corporate sector, and top Israeli law firms. Advises legal professionals, implements CRM systems, supports charitable foundations, and assists repatriates with legal adaptation and protection.
Anatolii Tymoshchuk
USA
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Computer Software
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test at Andersen Lab. Developed SnakeDriver, a Python-based automation framework improving UI testing efficiency. Integrated Selenium WebDriver enhancements, automatic element synchronization, and built-in assertions. Streamlined browser session management, simplifying test automation and improving software reliability.
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Computer Software
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test at Andersen Lab. Developed SnakeDriver, a Python-based automation framework improving UI testing efficiency. Integrated Selenium WebDriver enhancements, automatic element synchronization, and built-in assertions. Streamlined browser session management, simplifying test automation and improving software reliability.
Sergei Berezin
USA
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Product Development
Developer of ByteBite, an AI-CRM system automating restaurant business processes. Enhances customer engagement, optimizes reservations, and improves inventory management using AI. Successfully tested in major restaurants, received two federal innovation grants, and expanded internationally. Integrates predictive analytics and AI-driven automation for operational efficiency.
Innovator of the Year.
Category: Product Development
Developer of ByteBite, an AI-CRM system automating restaurant business processes. Enhances customer engagement, optimizes reservations, and improves inventory management using AI. Successfully tested in major restaurants, received two federal innovation grants, and expanded internationally. Integrates predictive analytics and AI-driven automation for operational efficiency.
Yana Pidhorna
USA
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Founder & CEO of Easy Beauty Space, a modern beauty studio specializing in high-quality nail services with a focus on Dry Manicure, an advanced technique that ensures precision, durability, and safety. Uses technology to optimize operations and improve the customer experience.
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Founder & CEO of Easy Beauty Space, a modern beauty studio specializing in high-quality nail services with a focus on Dry Manicure, an advanced technique that ensures precision, durability, and safety. Uses technology to optimize operations and improve the customer experience.
Viacheslav Honcharenko
Spain / USA
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Real estate
Founder of BEST BROKER REAL ESTATE, a real estate agency in Spain with €40 million in sales. Expanded the agency internationally through digital marketing, growing TikTok to 64,000 followers and Instagram to 21,000. Integrated AI (Casafari) for property search optimization. Preparing for expansion into the U.S. (Miami) and actively participates in business communities.
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Real estate
Founder of BEST BROKER REAL ESTATE, a real estate agency in Spain with €40 million in sales. Expanded the agency internationally through digital marketing, growing TikTok to 64,000 followers and Instagram to 21,000. Integrated AI (Casafari) for property search optimization. Preparing for expansion into the U.S. (Miami) and actively participates in business communities.
Tetiana Kondratenko
USA
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Transportation
Founder and CEO of a vehicle transportation service provider specializing in car hauling solutions for individuals, dealerships, and manufacturers. Established the company with a focus on secure, timely delivery and operational efficiency. Initiatives prioritize customer-centric processes and industry-standard advancements, driving consistent service reliability and business scalability.
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Transportation
Founder and CEO of a vehicle transportation service provider specializing in car hauling solutions for individuals, dealerships, and manufacturers. Established the company with a focus on secure, timely delivery and operational efficiency. Initiatives prioritize customer-centric processes and industry-standard advancements, driving consistent service reliability and business scalability.
Andrii Kovalchuk
Ukraine
Best entrepreneur of the year.
Category: Business and Professional services
Entrepreneurship consultant and owner of multiple trademarks. Developed a holistic business consulting methodology focused on optimizing all operational aspects. Implemented in a sub-two-year project, resulting in a triple-digit percentage growth in store count, inventory expansion, and supplier network size. Achieved significant monthly revenue growth and systematic business scaling.
Best entrepreneur of the year.
Category: Business and Professional services
Entrepreneurship consultant and owner of multiple trademarks. Developed a holistic business consulting methodology focused on optimizing all operational aspects. Implemented in a sub-two-year project, resulting in a triple-digit percentage growth in store count, inventory expansion, and supplier network size. Achieved significant monthly revenue growth and systematic business scaling.
Semen Trofimov
Russia
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Food & Beverage
Business leader with over 15 years of experience across logistics, catering, and e-commerce sectors. Founder of KofeLift, guided the company from a single self-service unit to a multi-location operation, achieving substantial annual revenue growth (more than $1,000,000 per year) and sustained market expansion. Development strategy prioritized scalable infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Food & Beverage
Business leader with over 15 years of experience across logistics, catering, and e-commerce sectors. Founder of KofeLift, guided the company from a single self-service unit to a multi-location operation, achieving substantial annual revenue growth (more than $1,000,000 per year) and sustained market expansion. Development strategy prioritized scalable infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Vladyslav Drapii
Ukraine
Best Enterpreneur.
Category: Legal
CEO and Co-founder of Legarithm, a corporate services provider with offices in Cyprus, UAE, and Ukraine. Led market expansion in Cyprus and UAE and developed an in-house company management system, increasing annual revenue by 136%, client base by 120%, and reducing operational costs by 80%.
Best Enterpreneur.
Category: Legal
CEO and Co-founder of Legarithm, a corporate services provider with offices in Cyprus, UAE, and Ukraine. Led market expansion in Cyprus and UAE and developed an in-house company management system, increasing annual revenue by 136%, client base by 120%, and reducing operational costs by 80%.
Ilia Guzhin
Russia
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Consumer Products
Owner and Chief Development Manager of ESCAPER, a sportswear manufacturing company. Specializes in the production and sale of sportswear for competitive sports, business strategy development, and process automation. Expanded the company from a small workshop to an international business with manufacturing facilities in multiple countries.
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Consumer Products
Owner and Chief Development Manager of ESCAPER, a sportswear manufacturing company. Specializes in the production and sale of sportswear for competitive sports, business strategy development, and process automation. Expanded the company from a small workshop to an international business with manufacturing facilities in multiple countries.
Oleksandr Frenkel
USA
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Consumer Services
Head of Argo Travel LLC with 20 years in travel management. Develops personalized and corporate travel solutions, optimizing expenses by up to 40%. Implements AI-powered recommendations, eco-friendly travel options, and real-time expense tracking. Leads 24/7 concierge services and mobile app development to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Consumer Services
Head of Argo Travel LLC with 20 years in travel management. Develops personalized and corporate travel solutions, optimizing expenses by up to 40%. Implements AI-powered recommendations, eco-friendly travel options, and real-time expense tracking. Leads 24/7 concierge services and mobile app development to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Artem Pavlov
USA
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
CEO at Global Expert Of Development, specializing in marketing, CRM, and client acquisition. Developed the Innovative Marketing for Business project, integrating advanced market analysis and technology-driven strategies to optimize financial performance. Focuses on CRM system implementation, strengthening customer relationships, and enhancing business growth.
Best Entrepreneur.
Category: Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
CEO at Global Expert Of Development, specializing in marketing, CRM, and client acquisition. Developed the Innovative Marketing for Business project, integrating advanced market analysis and technology-driven strategies to optimize financial performance. Focuses on CRM system implementation, strengthening customer relationships, and enhancing business growth.
Uldana Mussabekova
Austria
Maverick of the Year.
Group IT Security Resilience Manager at UNIQA Insurance Group AG, specializing in IT security and digital resilience. Develops an AI-driven automation model that transforms cybersecurity risk management in software development. Automates risk forecasting, and identifies vulnerabilities in advance, enabling organizations to strengthen security resilience and improve industry-wide risk mitigation practices.
Maverick of the Year.
Group IT Security Resilience Manager at UNIQA Insurance Group AG, specializing in IT security and digital resilience. Develops an AI-driven automation model that transforms cybersecurity risk management in software development. Automates risk forecasting, and identifies vulnerabilities in advance, enabling organizations to strengthen security resilience and improve industry-wide risk mitigation practices.
Achievements in Technology and Development
Alisa Novik
USA
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Cloud Computing
Senior Software Engineer at Oracle with expertise in FinTech and HealthTech. Drawing on her experience at Eleving Group, she implemented the seamless integration of the corporate ERP with AI-powered scoring models hosted on Microsoft Azure ML for credit risk evaluation, driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth.
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Cloud Computing
Senior Software Engineer at Oracle with expertise in FinTech and HealthTech. Drawing on her experience at Eleving Group, she implemented the seamless integration of the corporate ERP with AI-powered scoring models hosted on Microsoft Azure ML for credit risk evaluation, driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth.
Venkata Ramaiah Turlapati
USA
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Digital Transformation
SAP Architect at IMG Systems Inc., specializing in Billing and Revenue Systems transformation. Leads AI-driven SAP BRIM integrations to enhance business adaptability. Modernized processes at IBM ESW and Verizon, improving efficiency and responsiveness. Implemented AI-powered automation, reducing errors and saving millions through optimized billing solutions.
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Digital Transformation
SAP Architect at IMG Systems Inc., specializing in Billing and Revenue Systems transformation. Leads AI-driven SAP BRIM integrations to enhance business adaptability. Modernized processes at IBM ESW and Verizon, improving efficiency and responsiveness. Implemented AI-powered automation, reducing errors and saving millions through optimized billing solutions.
Volodymyr Kozub
USA
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Software Development
Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years in high-load development. Worked on the server-side of Travel Town at Moon Active, designing a scalable microservices backend handling 1M+ DAU. Author of scientific publications and the book Best Practices for Developing High-Load Systems. Member of Hackathon Raptors and IAHD.
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Software Development
Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years in high-load development. Worked on the server-side of Travel Town at Moon Active, designing a scalable microservices backend handling 1M+ DAU. Author of scientific publications and the book Best Practices for Developing High-Load Systems. Member of Hackathon Raptors and IAHD.
Sudhir Kumar
USA
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: 5G & Telecommunications
Network Architect at Cisco Systems with over 20 years of expertise in large-scale IP network design and optimization. Triple CCIE-certified specialist in MPLS, Segment Routing, and SDN. Contributions include advancing cloud, telecom, and service provider architectures. Automated workflows lowered operational costs, while future-proofing networks for AI, 5G, and cloud integration.
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: 5G & Telecommunications
Network Architect at Cisco Systems with over 20 years of expertise in large-scale IP network design and optimization. Triple CCIE-certified specialist in MPLS, Segment Routing, and SDN. Contributions include advancing cloud, telecom, and service provider architectures. Automated workflows lowered operational costs, while future-proofing networks for AI, 5G, and cloud integration.
Murali Krishna Raju Penmetsa
USA
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: AI & Machine Learning
IT professional with 18+ years of experience specializing in enterprise system optimization. Led the integration of the Enterprise Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) with the Learning Management System (LMS) for a global pharmaceutical organization, automating compliance training for 5,000 employees. Designed API-based integrations using SOAP and REST for seamless data synchronization.
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: AI & Machine Learning
IT professional with 18+ years of experience specializing in enterprise system optimization. Led the integration of the Enterprise Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) with the Learning Management System (LMS) for a global pharmaceutical organization, automating compliance training for 5,000 employees. Designed API-based integrations using SOAP and REST for seamless data synchronization.
Shikhadri Mahanta
USA
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Green Tech & Sustainability Solutions
Researcher in Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Texas A&M University, specializing in food engineering. Develops Atmospheric Cold Plasma techniques to enhance wheat and flour functionality and reduce toxic chemicals. Recipient of ASABE’s Bioprocess Startup Competition and Brock Faulkner Award.
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Green Tech & Sustainability Solutions
Researcher in Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Texas A&M University, specializing in food engineering. Develops Atmospheric Cold Plasma techniques to enhance wheat and flour functionality and reduce toxic chemicals. Recipient of ASABE’s Bioprocess Startup Competition and Brock Faulkner Award.
Rajesh Kumar C G
Australia
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity and regulatory technology leader specializing in large-scale cybersecurity transformations. Designed frameworks for real-time threat detection, automated incident response, and compliance. Led initiatives integrating machine learning for anomaly detection, automated risk scoring, and behavioral analytics to enhance national cybersecurity resilience.
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity and regulatory technology leader specializing in large-scale cybersecurity transformations. Designed frameworks for real-time threat detection, automated incident response, and compliance. Led initiatives integrating machine learning for anomaly detection, automated risk scoring, and behavioral analytics to enhance national cybersecurity resilience.
Oleg Bondarchuk
USA
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Blockchain & Web3
Leads the HyperID platform, integrating Web2 and Web3 authentication, SSI, and Verifiable Credentials. Specializes in passwordless authentication, MFA, biometric security, and crypto wallet integration, serving over 200K users. Focuses on regulatory compliance, decentralized key management, and AI-powered security solutions for digital identity and access management.
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Blockchain & Web3
Leads the HyperID platform, integrating Web2 and Web3 authentication, SSI, and Verifiable Credentials. Specializes in passwordless authentication, MFA, biometric security, and crypto wallet integration, serving over 200K users. Focuses on regulatory compliance, decentralized key management, and AI-powered security solutions for digital identity and access management.
Shruthi Alekha
USA
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Data Analytics & Big Data
Staff Software Development Engineer at LiveRamp, leading the architecture of secure, scalable data systems. Developed AI-driven automation for Data Clean Rooms, ensuring privacy-compliant data collaboration across industries. Contributed to LiveRamp’s 13% customer growth, serving 22% of Fortune 500 companies.
Achievement in Technology Innovation.
Category: Data Analytics & Big Data
Staff Software Development Engineer at LiveRamp, leading the architecture of secure, scalable data systems. Developed AI-driven automation for Data Clean Rooms, ensuring privacy-compliant data collaboration across industries. Contributed to LiveRamp’s 13% customer growth, serving 22% of Fortune 500 companies.
Vijayaprabhuvel Rajavel
USA
Achievement in Product Innovation.
Category: SaaS Platforms
Semiconductor professional with 8+ years of experience, specializing in Design for Testability (DFT). Led high-priority global client projects, achieving 100% user retention and driving multi-million-dollar revenue. Contributed to chip design across automotive, AI, wireless, GPU, and datacenters. Senior IEEE member, peer reviewer for leading journals, and mentor for early-career STEM professionals.
Achievement in Product Innovation.
Category: SaaS Platforms
Semiconductor professional with 8+ years of experience, specializing in Design for Testability (DFT). Led high-priority global client projects, achieving 100% user retention and driving multi-million-dollar revenue. Contributed to chip design across automotive, AI, wireless, GPU, and datacenters. Senior IEEE member, peer reviewer for leading journals, and mentor for early-career STEM professionals.
Jivani Zubin
USA
Achievement in Product Innovation.
Category: Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
Engineering Manager at Meta with 20+ years of experience in global software development. Led the launch of an AI-driven Ad product, generating over $3 billion and becoming one of Meta’s fastest-growing products. Previously worked at Expedia and JPMorgan Chase in travel and finance. Member of IEEE, specializing in ML/AI strategies to optimize advertiser ROI and consumer experience.
Achievement in Product Innovation.
Category: Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
Engineering Manager at Meta with 20+ years of experience in global software development. Led the launch of an AI-driven Ad product, generating over $3 billion and becoming one of Meta’s fastest-growing products. Previously worked at Expedia and JPMorgan Chase in travel and finance. Member of IEEE, specializing in ML/AI strategies to optimize advertiser ROI and consumer experience.
Prashant Dathwal
USA
Achievement in Product Innovation.
Category: Data Analytics & Big Data
Senior Principal Engineer at Oracle with 20+ years in enterprise software and cloud computing. Led large-scale database migrations, optimizing performance, security, and scalability. Implemented solutions reducing processing times and ensuring seamless transitions with zero post-migration issues. Specializes in distributed systems, data architecture, and cloud security.
Achievement in Product Innovation.
Category: Data Analytics & Big Data
Senior Principal Engineer at Oracle with 20+ years in enterprise software and cloud computing. Led large-scale database migrations, optimizing performance, security, and scalability. Implemented solutions reducing processing times and ensuring seamless transitions with zero post-migration issues. Specializes in distributed systems, data architecture, and cloud security.
Di Feng
Canada
Achievement in product innovation.
Category: FinTech Solutions
Senior Software Engineer at Morgan Stanley, enhancing the MS SMARTS Error Handling Framework. Improved real-time compliance data processing, reducing operational disruptions by 90%. Introduced a scalable, modular framework design adaptable to various teams and regulatory needs. Strengthened data governance and operational resilience, setting new internal compliance standards.
Achievement in product innovation.
Category: FinTech Solutions
Senior Software Engineer at Morgan Stanley, enhancing the MS SMARTS Error Handling Framework. Improved real-time compliance data processing, reducing operational disruptions by 90%. Introduced a scalable, modular framework design adaptable to various teams and regulatory needs. Strengthened data governance and operational resilience, setting new internal compliance standards.
Iurii Gusev
Poland
Achievement in Science or Technology.
Senior Software Engineer, Data Scientist, and Cloud Architect with experience in finance and tech. Led key projects at Santander CIB and HSBC, specializing in cloud migration and real-time trading tools. As CTO at Computer Science Innovations, led the Quant Signals Trading project. Active IEEE member, contributing to biometric privacy standards. Expert in cloud architecture and financial systems.
Achievement in Science or Technology.
Senior Software Engineer, Data Scientist, and Cloud Architect with experience in finance and tech. Led key projects at Santander CIB and HSBC, specializing in cloud migration and real-time trading tools. As CTO at Computer Science Innovations, led the Quant Signals Trading project. Active IEEE member, contributing to biometric privacy standards. Expert in cloud architecture and financial systems.
Specialized Achievements
Roman Abakumov
USA / Ukraine
Achievement in engineering.
Category: Consumer Services
Thermal engineer with 15+ years in energy-efficient HVAC system design. Leads large-scale projects integrating REHAU, Danfoss, Meibes, and Vaillant technologies into public and private sectors. PGSAiA graduate; authored teaching methodologies for students and organized educational programs with Vaillant. Member of Ukraine’s Guild of Designers. Actively mentors young professionals.
Achievement in engineering.
Category: Consumer Services
Thermal engineer with 15+ years in energy-efficient HVAC system design. Leads large-scale projects integrating REHAU, Danfoss, Meibes, and Vaillant technologies into public and private sectors. PGSAiA graduate; authored teaching methodologies for students and organized educational programs with Vaillant. Member of Ukraine’s Guild of Designers. Actively mentors young professionals.
Sagarkumar Soni
USA
Achievement in engineering.
Category: Energy
Contributor to the Canadian Nuclear Industry and CANDU reactors. Played a key role in reducing Bruce Power’s outage time and costs, supporting Canada’s energy needs and supplying power to parts of the U.S.
Achievement in engineering.
Category: Energy
Contributor to the Canadian Nuclear Industry and CANDU reactors. Played a key role in reducing Bruce Power’s outage time and costs, supporting Canada’s energy needs and supplying power to parts of the U.S.
Mantu Singh
USA
Achievement in engineering.
Category: AI & Machine Learning
Head of Architecture at RegEd, developing AI-driven financial regulatory compliance solutions using NLP transformer models. Led the creation of an AI-powered system that reduced marketing compliance review times by 80%, processing 7 million submissions within a year and improving decision accuracy and speed to market.
Achievement in engineering.
Category: AI & Machine Learning
Head of Architecture at RegEd, developing AI-driven financial regulatory compliance solutions using NLP transformer models. Led the creation of an AI-powered system that reduced marketing compliance review times by 80%, processing 7 million submissions within a year and improving decision accuracy and speed to market.
Ajay Chava
USA
Achievement in engineering.
Category: Cybersecurity
DevOps Technical Lead at Bath & Body Works Inc. Led Zero Trust Security & Cloud IAM innovation, eliminating static credentials and enforcing fine-grained access control. Developed automated IAM provisioning, ephemeral secrets management, and real-time policy enforcement across AWS and Kubernetes. Strengthened enterprise cloud security, compliance, and automation.
Achievement in engineering.
Category: Cybersecurity
DevOps Technical Lead at Bath & Body Works Inc. Led Zero Trust Security & Cloud IAM innovation, eliminating static credentials and enforcing fine-grained access control. Developed automated IAM provisioning, ephemeral secrets management, and real-time policy enforcement across AWS and Kubernetes. Strengthened enterprise cloud security, compliance, and automation.
Anna Chekashova
USA
Executive of the Year.
Category: Financial Services
Senior Finance Analyst at Cryptic Studios Inc. Developed a standardized framework for CapEx project analysis across industries. Designed a categorization model aligning financial modeling with corporate strategy. Established structured post-investment analysis as an industry standard, improving investment evaluations through ROI, NPV, IRR, and risk-adjusted modeling.
Executive of the Year.
Category: Financial Services
Senior Finance Analyst at Cryptic Studios Inc. Developed a standardized framework for CapEx project analysis across industries. Designed a categorization model aligning financial modeling with corporate strategy. Established structured post-investment analysis as an industry standard, improving investment evaluations through ROI, NPV, IRR, and risk-adjusted modeling.
Saurav Sharma
USA
Achievement in engineering.
Category: E-commerce
Principal Software Engineer and Enterprise Architect with 15+ years in IT management. Led big e-commerce platform optimization, enhancing user experience, product recommendations, and dynamic pricing. Developed backend APIs for payments, prime memberships, and holiday sales, integrating microservices for seamless cart updates and pricing adjustments.
Achievement in engineering.
Category: E-commerce
Principal Software Engineer and Enterprise Architect with 15+ years in IT management. Led big e-commerce platform optimization, enhancing user experience, product recommendations, and dynamic pricing. Developed backend APIs for payments, prime memberships, and holiday sales, integrating microservices for seamless cart updates and pricing adjustments.
Mukuli Mutuku
USA
Achievement in engineering.
Category: Banking
Third Party Oversight Analyst at Brown Brothers Harriman, specializing in IT governance and risk management in banking. Conducts Vendor Technology Assessments, ensuring compliance with NYDFS, GDPR, and NIST standards. Developed AI-based risk rating models and improved risk management platform procedures, enhancing security evaluations and regulatory compliance in financial institutions.
Achievement in engineering.
Category: Banking
Third Party Oversight Analyst at Brown Brothers Harriman, specializing in IT governance and risk management in banking. Conducts Vendor Technology Assessments, ensuring compliance with NYDFS, GDPR, and NIST standards. Developed AI-based risk rating models and improved risk management platform procedures, enhancing security evaluations and regulatory compliance in financial institutions.
Pylyp Dobshynskyi
USA
Achievement in Human Resources Management.
Certified HR Manager and senior recruiter with experience scaling teams and optimizing HR processes. Expanded workforce from 25 to 130, achieving a 50% productivity boost and reducing onboarding time from two months to two weeks. Led a record-breaking game development launch. Combines expertise in HR, finance, and gaming, bridging traditional banking and crypto in game development.
Achievement in Human Resources Management.
Certified HR Manager and senior recruiter with experience scaling teams and optimizing HR processes. Expanded workforce from 25 to 130, achieving a 50% productivity boost and reducing onboarding time from two months to two weeks. Led a record-breaking game development launch. Combines expertise in HR, finance, and gaming, bridging traditional banking and crypto in game development.
Mykhailo Karpenko
USA
Achievement in International Expansion.
Development Team Leader at CDW Corporation, overseeing IT solutions for enterprises, government agencies, and healthcare. Contributed to international expansion across North America and Europe. CDW serves 250,000+ organizations with $21B in annual revenue. Leads initiatives in cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for corporate and public sector clients.
Achievement in International Expansion.
Development Team Leader at CDW Corporation, overseeing IT solutions for enterprises, government agencies, and healthcare. Contributed to international expansion across North America and Europe. CDW serves 250,000+ organizations with $21B in annual revenue. Leads initiatives in cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for corporate and public sector clients.
Categories
The information requirements for entries in these categories in the 2025 competition include:
Achievement in International Expansion
Successful nominations in this category will describe one or more of your organization's or personal initiatives since the beginning of 2021 to grow its business or operations in nations other than the one in which it was founded.
Achievement in Science or Technology
Successful nominations in this category will describe one or more of your organization's or personal initiatives since the beginning of 2021 that have initiated or promoted one or more advances in scientific or technological understanding or practice.
Achievement in E-commerce
This category recognizes individuals or organizations with technological advancements, superior customer experience, significant sales growth, effective digital marketing strategies, and contributions to the overall development of the e-commerce industry.
ACHIEVEMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCES management
Enter this category to recognize the achievements of individual HR-experts.
Book of the Year
Enter this category if you wish to recognize books and monographs from different fields: business, management, technology, marketing, sport, beauty, science, etc, regardless of the author's location, seniority, or position.
Maverick of the Year
Recognizing the individual who's affected the most positive change on his or her organization and/or industry since the beginning of 2021
Marketing Executive of the Year
Enter this category to recognize the achievements of individual marketing executives at the VP level or above.
Technology Executive of the Year
For executive-level (VP or CXO and higher) tech professionals
Speakers of previous conferences
Leonard Grayver
Lead Partner at Grayver Law Group with offices in Los Angeles and Palo Alto. Specializes in supporting startups and venture funds. Throughout his 25-year career in Silicon Valley, Leonard has represented over 500 startups and managed thousands of venture deals.
He is also a partner and mentor in the Starta Ventures and Pulsar Venture acceleration programs, as well as an active business angel.
He is also a partner and mentor in the Starta Ventures and Pulsar Venture acceleration programs, as well as an active business angel.
NICK BEREZA
Former Chief Operating Officer at the venture company Afford.capital. Founder of Unimatch.ai, an AI-powered app where startups present their ideas through short videos and connect with relevant investors. Evaluated over 1,000 early-stage startups. Developed a startup evaluation model with 220 parameters. Founded 13 companies. Raised $8 million in investments. Delivered over 25 presentations in various countries around the world.
DASHA CHER
Author of an Artificial Intelligence course.
Blogger-programmer with over 3.5 million followers across 3 social media platforms. Programmer with 10 years of experience managing the development department at a Top-3 marketing company.
Invited speaker at the F8 FACEBOOK conference in 2019.
Top-1 developer of filters for stories (AR / augmented reality). Blogger of the Year according to MAIL.RU (2019). Breakthrough of the Year according to TikTok (2020). Participant in the YouTube and TikTok Creator Funds.
Author of the book "The Matter of the Mask". Organizer of a business community in Miami.
Blogger-programmer with over 3.5 million followers across 3 social media platforms. Programmer with 10 years of experience managing the development department at a Top-3 marketing company.
Invited speaker at the F8 FACEBOOK conference in 2019.
Top-1 developer of filters for stories (AR / augmented reality). Blogger of the Year according to MAIL.RU (2019). Breakthrough of the Year according to TikTok (2020). Participant in the YouTube and TikTok Creator Funds.
Author of the book "The Matter of the Mask". Organizer of a business community in Miami.
Artem Dolukhanyan
Partner at Grayver Law Group. Clients include Miro, Evernote, and Semrush. Specializes in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, securities issuance, venture funding, and corporate finance.
Advises tech companies and venture funds in industries such as technology, media and entertainment, video games, and consumer goods.
Advises tech companies and venture funds in industries such as technology, media and entertainment, video games, and consumer goods.
Anton Zalis
Owner of Improvs.com: creating websites, custom software, and mobile applications with artificial intelligence. Creator of AI-powered mobile apps: Indise (interior design), Ta2 (tattoo design), Ryan AI (children's stories), Inura (astrology).
IGOR KOSOLAPOV
AI Influencer. Achieved 20 million in reach using AI.
Creator of the first AI avatar in the Russian language.
Creator of the first AI avatar in the Russian language.
Ilya "Will" Radetsky
Serial entrepreneur, CEO of GeniusX.net, host of business events, investor, philanthropist.
An effective altruist and longtermist.
An effective altruist and longtermist.
Alexander Kapustin
Co-founder of "AI Pulse"
AI Assistant - development and integration.
AI Assistant - development and integration.
Irina Maltseva
Founder of the digital marketing agency ClickMind Labs, with clients including companies from the Fortune 500 list. Part of the security testing team at OpenAI.
Has 12 years of international experience in executive roles at large corporations.
Specializes in cybersecurity in the field of artificial intelligence, business strategies, and business process automation.
Has 12 years of international experience in executive roles at large corporations.
Specializes in cybersecurity in the field of artificial intelligence, business strategies, and business process automation.
Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Automotive & Transport Equipment
AV and Integrated Systems
Banking
Business & Professional Services
Chemicals
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
a. Up to 500 Employees
b. 500 or More Employees
Computer Services
Conglomerates
Consumer Products
Consumer Services
Electronics
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Beverage
Health Products & Services
Hospitality & Leisure
Insurance
Internet/New Media
Legal
Manufacturing
Materials & Construction
Media & Entertainment
Metals & Mining
Non-Profit Organizations
Oil&Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Real Estate
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation
Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Automotive & Transport Equipment
AV and Integrated Systems
Banking
Business & Professional Services
Chemicals
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
a. Up to 500 Employees
b. 500 or More Employees
Computer Services
Conglomerates
Consumer Products
Consumer Services
Electronics
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Beverage
Health Products & Services
Hospitality & Leisure
Insurance
Internet/New Media
Legal
Manufacturing
Materials & Construction
Media & Entertainment
Metals & Mining
Non-Profit Organizations
Oil&Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Real Estate
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation
Enter this category if you wish to recognize some subset of your entire creative organization, such as a specific animation, video, event-production, or client-creative team, for example. The team may be multidisciplinary, may stretch across multiple organizations (your own organization, client organizations, and agency or vendor organizations, for example), and may be a permanent team or a temporary team that was assembled only for a specific task or assignment.
These categories will recognize the entire careers of professionals who have worked at least 10 years. In these categories you may describe the individual nominee’s achievements over their entire career, not just since the beginning of 2021.
a. Business Products Industries
b. Business Services Industries
c. Consumer Products Industries
d. Consumer Services Industries
a. Business Products Industries
b. Business Services Industries
c. Consumer Products Industries
d. Consumer Services Industries
Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Automotive & Transport Equipment
Banking
Business & Professional Services
Chemicals
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
a. Up to 500 Employees
b. 500 or More Employees
Computer Services
Conglomerates
Consumer Products
Consumer Services
Electronics
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Beverage
Health Products & Services
Hospitality & Leisure
Insurance
Internet/New Media
Legal
Manufacturing
Materials & Construction
Media & Entertainment
Metals & Mining
Non-Profit Organizations
Oil&Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Real Estate
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation
Wholesale trade
Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Automotive & Transport Equipment
Banking
Business & Professional Services
Chemicals
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
a. Up to 500 Employees
b. 500 or More Employees
Computer Services
Conglomerates
Consumer Products
Consumer Services
Electronics
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Beverage
Health Products & Services
Hospitality & Leisure
Insurance
Internet/New Media
Legal
Manufacturing
Materials & Construction
Media & Entertainment
Metals & Mining
Non-Profit Organizations
Oil&Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Real Estate
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation
Wholesale trade
Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Automotive & Transport Equipment
Banking
Business & Professional Services
Chemicals
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
a. Up to 500 Employees
b. 500 or More Employees
Computer Services
Conglomerates
Consumer Products
Consumer Services
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Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Beverage
Health Products & Services
Hospitality & Leisure
Insurance
Internet/New Media
Legal
Manufacturing
Materials & Construction
Media & Entertainment
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Oil&Gas
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Real Estate
Retail
Product Development
Telecommunications
Transportation
Wholesale trade
Apparel, Beauty & Fashion
Automotive & Transport Equipment
Banking
Business & Professional Services
Chemicals
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
a. Up to 500 Employees
b. 500 or More Employees
Computer Services
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Consumer Services
Electronics
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Energy
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Food & Beverage
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Insurance
Internet/New Media
Legal
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Media & Entertainment
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Oil&Gas
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Wholesale trade
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Energy
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Integrated Mobile Experience
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Messaging
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News
Productivity
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Public Service & Activism
Real Estate
School / University
Shopping
Social
Sports
Training
Travel
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Best User Experience
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Education & Reference
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Events
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Magazine / Editorial
Marketing
Messaging
Music
News
Productivity
Professional Services
Public Service & Activism
Real Estate
School / University
Shopping
Social
Sports
Training
Travel
Utilities & Services
Best User Experience
Best Use of AI & Machine Learning
Best Use of Augmented Reality
Best Use of Voice Technology
Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
Consumer Electronics
Data Analytics & Big Data
FinTech Solutions
Health & Wellness Products
Home Automation & Smart Living
HR Strategies
Industrial Equipment
Medical Devices
Mobile & Wearable Devices
Personal Care Products
SaaS Platforms
Sustainability-Focused Products
Travel & Mobility Solutions
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Gaming & Entertainment
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AI & Machine Learning
Blockchain & Web3
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics & Big Data
Digital Transformation
Green Tech & Sustainability Solutions
Quantum Computing
Robotics & Automation
Software Development
Virtual & Augmented Reality (AR/VR)
5G & Telecommunications
Blockchain & Web3
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics & Big Data
Digital Transformation
Green Tech & Sustainability Solutions
Quantum Computing
Robotics & Automation
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Virtual & Augmented Reality (AR/VR)
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Emotions and Achievements: Photos from the Conferences
Entry Preparation Tips
Entries for The 2025 International Business Awards Cases&Faces will be accepted starting in February. To prepare to submit your nominations for the 2025 we recommend that you follow these 9 steps.
Request the 2024 Entry Kit by email info@casesandfaces.pro
The entry kit will be emailed to you the first week of February. The kit will contain everything you need to know to be able to prepare and submit entries. Requesting the entry kit does not oblige you to submit nominations
Write Your Entries Offline Before Submitting Them
Write your entries offline, so that you have a permanent record of them. It will then take just a few minutes to submit them through our easy-to-use online submission system. Don't write your entries spontaneously online - if something goes wrong with your computer or there's a momentary glitch in online system, your work may be lost.
Include Supporting Materials and Links
For most categories, attaching supporting files or web URLs to your entries is optional. But we strongly recommend that if you have no other materials to append to your entry, you at least provide the URL to your organization's website, so that the judges have access to some additional, basic information about your organization
Focus on Achievements During the Eligibility Period
The eligibility period for The 2022 Awards extends from 1 January 2021 through 15 January 2024. (There is no eligibility timeframe for website or app entries.) While your entries may make reference to achievements from before this period, they should focus extensively on achievements during the eligibility period. The judges will not give high scores to your entries if they don't.
How to Submit Entries for Multiple Clients
If you're a PR or marketing agency and you want to submit entries on behalf of multiple clients, you have to create separate entries for each client.
Test Your Links
If you include links to online videos, images, or other supporting materials with your entries, test your links before you submit your entries. Preview an entry before your submit it, and click your links in it to ensure that they are valid and will present to the judges the content you would like them to see.
Video Entries and Other Media Materials
When you attach materials to your entries for judges' review, consider that judges have only a few minutes to review and rate each entry. They do not have time to wait many minutes to download materials from Hightail, Dropbox, Box.com, or similar services. Your attachments should be directly downloadable and immediately accessible to judges.
If you want the judges to review a video, we prefer that you provide a link to a hosted version on YouTube, Vimeo, or a similar service that will begin to play instantaneously when a judge wants to access it. If you absolutely cannot do that, we encourage you to upload your video file to our server.
If you want the judges to review a video, we prefer that you provide a link to a hosted version on YouTube, Vimeo, or a similar service that will begin to play instantaneously when a judge wants to access it. If you absolutely cannot do that, we encourage you to upload your video file to our server.
Giving Titles to Your Entries
When titling your entries it is not necessary to include the category name in the title - the category will be very apparent to judges when they review your entries. When titling the nomination of an individual person, the ideal title is just the person's name and job title, such as "Jane Doe, President." Unless you have other text that qualifies the nomination in a meaningful way, keep it simple.
When you have chosen your categories
When you have chosen your categories, written your entries according to the instructions in the Entry Kit, and are ready to submit them, begin by sending them in response to our email.
10 Reasons Why You Should Enter the Cases & Faces
Entering the Cases&Faces is a cost-effective way to thank and honor your valued employees and to build or burnish your brand
The entry fees are nominal compared to the publicity boon your firm can reap when you become a winner
Small organizations have just as much chance to win as big companies do
There are dozens of categories covering every aspect of work life, from management and finance, to marketing and public relations, to product development, customer service, and human resources
If you’re an advertising agency, marketing consultancy or media production company, your work will be reviewed and honored by potential clients, not just your competitors, and there are many categories for marketing campaigns, web sites and blogs, smartphone and tablet apps, publications, video productions, live events, and other media
Many of the world's top business executives will review your nominations during the judging process, and you'll have access to all of their comments about your entries: an invaluable resource
We'll promote your win across our web site and media
When you win our Award you’ll get to make a 30-second acceptance speech.
ORGANIzERS AND sponsors
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Crazy Unicorns is the organizer of the conference . The company started operations in the U.S. in 2022. The company creates innovative, high-quality software products for enterprises and private clients. The team is expanding and improving its technology base and continuing to evolve to stay on top.
Crazy Unicorns uses the latest technologies, including blockchain and artificial intelligence, to simplify processes, increase transparency and security, and reduce customer costs. -
ADConsult is the partner of the conference and award. The management consulting firm specializes in providing strategic and marketing consulting services to companies in various industries, including telecommunications, banking, retail, and healthcare. The company was founded in 2005 and has its headquarters in Moscow and Buenos Aires. ADConsult has a team of experienced consultants who work closely with clients to identify their business needs and develop customized solutions to help them achieve their goals. -
Neuron Expert Corporation stands at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence with blockchain technology to redefine the landscape of digital intelligence. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to support content creation in various formats and languages, ensuring accessibility and creativity for users worldwide. Leveraging decentralized AI computing and secure storage, Neuron Expert Corporation is dedicated to advancing the fields of science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, and humanities, embodying a new vision for intelligence that transcends traditional boundaries.
BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE CASES&FACES
If would you like information about sponsorship pricing and options contact us at info@casesandfaces.pro
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Cases&Faces
Conference and Award
Conference and Award
March 9, 2025
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
503 SE 6th St,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
503 SE 6th St,
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
© 2018-2025 Cases And Faces
Annual International Business&Tech conference and Award
For more details, contact: info@casesandfaces.pro
Annual International Business&Tech conference and Award
For more details, contact: info@casesandfaces.pro
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USA
503 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RUSSIA
Ul. Bochkova, 8, Moscow, 129085
503 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RUSSIA
Ul. Bochkova, 8, Moscow, 129085
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KEY DATES
Submission Opens:
November 7, 2024
Submission Closes:
February 15, 2025
Awards Dinner:
March 9, 2025