The 2025 CloudFest USA Advisory Board
The time the CloudFest USA community spends together is invaluable, and we’re here to ensure you make the most of every moment. We’ve assembled a superstar advisory board of industry leaders to deliver world-class content and foster connections that truly matter. Their cloud-native insights help us craft an up-to-the-moment agenda that delves into the most exciting aspects of the alternative cloud.
Together, we’re creating a conference that truly belongs to the cloud community. So get ready for an unforgettable experience—join us at CloudFest USA in Miami this November!
Click each member’s headshot to learn more about them!
Meet Our First 8 Advisory Board Members
Marieke van de Rakt
Investor and Co-founder
Emilia Capital and Progress Planner
Jeff Hardy
Senior Manager, TRU Solutions Marketing
Acronis
Sean Varley
Chief Evangelist
Ampere
Christian Dawson
Executive Director
i2Coalition
Rachel Sterling
Chief Marketing Officer
Identity Digital
William Bell
Executive Vice President of Products
phoenixNAP
Soeren von Varchmin
Chairman of the Advisory Board
CloudFest & NamesCon
Matt Russell
Former Chief Cloud Officer & Private Investor
Namecheap