Pete Erickson is the Founder of Modev and Executive Director of the Tech Ecosystem Institute. A pioneer in developer communities and emerging technology events, Pete has spent over a decade building the ecosystems that connect technology innovators with enterprise buyers. He created the VOICE Summit — the world's largest voice AI conference — and now leads the Agentic AI Summit series.

Aisha Tahirkheli is a Principal and Trusted AI Leader in KPMG US’s AI and Digital Innovation group, where she leads the responsible and ethical design, development, and deployment of AI across the firm. With more than two decades of Big Four consulting experience, she brings deep expertise in Trusted AI, IT strategy, operations, and digital transformation, helping organizations translate complex technologies into scalable, well governed solutions that deliver impact and earn trust.

Beyond KPMG, Aisha plays an active role in shaping global AI policy and governance. She serves on the OECD Global Digital Policy Committee and is a member of the AI Policy Council at World Leaders in Data & Analytics (WLDA). She also serves on the board of the Mark Cuban Foundation and partners with nonprofits, such as Break Through Tech to expand access to AI education and empower the next generation of technology leaders.

Aisha has been recognized as a Top 10 Trailblazing Woman in Enterprise AI by Reuters Momentum (2026), a Top 100 Global Technology Leader by HITEC (2026), and a Women in Technology Leader by Consulting Magazine (2023).