THE SPEAKERS SCTE ® PRESENTS: THE FUTURE OF TECH
Ricardo Balla Global Key Account and Solution Manager, ALCEA, ASSA ABLOY
Ricardo Balla is the Global Key Account and Solution Manager for ALCEA, part of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions. He specialises in protecting critical infrastructure – Telecoms, Energy, Water, Transport, Petrochemicals and Mining – where security isn’t an add-on, it’s the foundation that keeps society running. With seven years designing integrated security ecosystems for high- risk environments, Ricardo works with infrastructure operators to unify access control, video management, intrusion detection, visitor and key management into a single, resilient Total Solution. From remote unmanned sites to distributed networks spanning continents, he tailors solutions that adapt to operational realities while meeting stringent compliance requirements. Ricardo believes the future of critical infrastructure security lies in moving beyond fragmented systems. By connecting physical and digital security into adaptive, operator-centric platforms, we can transform infrastructure from static defences into intelligent systems that respond in real time - ensuring life goes on.
Jason Holroyd CNID EMEA Market Expansion Manager for Hyperscale & Data Centre, VIAVI
Jason Holroyd is the EMEA Market Expansion Manager for Hyperscale & Data Centre at VIAVI Solutions, bringing more than 30 years of sales and business development experience across copper and fibre infrastructure technologies. Recognised as a trusted, consultative partner, he has supported customers throughout the evolution of structured cabling to today’s high-density connectivity and advanced test requirements. With deep expertise in communications and optical network validation, Jason helps organisations minimise latency, reduce downtime, and ensure the reliability essential for mission critical digital environments. At VIAVI—a global leader in network test, monitoring, and assurance—he plays a key role in enabling customers to build and optimise future ready data centre ecosystems.
Sandie Brodier Global Strategic Partnerships Director, Rincon Technology
Sandie Brodier is a multilingual global business development, supply chain problem solver and sustainability expert. She leverages curiosity, a forward-looking mindset, cross-cultural fluency and strategic foresight to drive complex negotiations and streamline forward and reverse logistics. Known for connecting the right people at the right time, she fosters seamless collaboration and business continuity across borders. Sandie architects innovative strategies that close supply chain gaps, maximize asset value, and embed circular economy principles—boosting efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. A resilient leader and passionate advocate for responsible reuse, repair, upcycling and recycling, she brings vision, agility, and purpose to every challenge she takes on.
Kristan Bullett Founder & CEO, Humans Not Robots
Kristan is an experienced technical evangelist and the CEO of Humans Not Robots, a company he founded to address technology inefficiencies he observed in large media organisations. With over 20 years of experience in the media and broadcast industry, Kristan has worked with top-tier companies such as BSkyB, AT&T, BBC, Channel 4, Disney and Liberty Global, helping them shape their over-the-top and online video strategies to become streaming front-runners. Kristan’s technical acumen and strategic insights have been instrumental in driving the company’s success, making it a pioneer and leading provider of sustainability-focused technology that enables media companies to build a cleaner digital future.
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