Past Speaking Engagements

Joel Oleson is a global technology leader, architect, philanthropist, and adventurer at heart. With over two decades of experience, including ten years at Microsoft as a Technical Product Manager and community leader, Joel helped pioneer enterprise collaboration and intelligent intranets. As the first IT hire for Microsoft SharePoint and the architect of the first Microsoft 365 environment (SharePoint Online BPOS), he played a key role in shaping the future of the modern workplace. Recognized as a Microsoft Regional Director, Joel has also spent a decade in the media and entertainment industry driving digital transformation at Sony Interactive Entertainment, where he blends innovation with storytelling to connect people, AI, and purpose. A world traveler who has visited every country on Earth, he brings a rare global perspective to how technology can unite humanity. Passionate about generative AI, productivity, and the future of work, Joel’s mission is simple: architect intelligent systems and communities that think, thrive, and inspire.