Maxim Salnikov is a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years in software development and 6+ years driving go-to-market strategy in cloud and AI. At Microsoft, he leads the Digital & App Innovation business across 10 Western European countries, accelerating adoption of Azure and GitHub among startups and enterprises alike. A passionate advocate for developer success, Maxim blends strategic leadership with deep technical expertise in cloud-native, AI, and modern app development.

Outside of his corporate role, Maxim is a global tech community builder and keynote speaker. He has founded leading conferences such as Prompt Engineering Conf, ngVikings, Mobile Era, and PWA Summit, and delivered 200+ talks in 26 countries. His mission: to empower developers to create the next generation of intelligent applications.