Agriculture, Food & Forestry

Experts in farming, food production, and forestry, contributing to sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation

Shane Cory

Shane Cory

Shane Cory, Sr. Project Manager at Rippe Associates, has worked on and led foodservice design projects across a multitude of industries: from small healthcare facilities to large hospitals in major healthcare systems, residential facilities, churches, and K-12 schools in the education market segment. He thrives at building relationships and utilizing his attention to detail while working closely with architects, engineers, and construction contractors. From the early concept design stage to successful project completion, Shane coordinates all project details to ensure it is in alignment with the client’s vision.

Shane Cory, Sr. Project Manager at Rippe Associates, has worked on and led foodservice design projects across a multitude of industries: from small healthcare facilities to large hospitals in major healthcare systems, residential facilities, churches... Show more

Jarren McBride

Jarren McBride

Jarren McBride is an FFA member at Texico High School. Jarren aspires to continue advocating for cybersecurity in agriculture through public speaking.

Jarren McBride is an FFA member at Texico High School. Jarren aspires to continue advocating for cybersecurity in agriculture through public speaking. Show more

Ratnadeep Debnath

Ratnadeep Debnath

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time, he loves to grow organic vegetables for his family and friends.

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time... Show more

Sara George

Sara George

Sara George is project manager for Renewing the Countryside overseeing 10 Farmers Market Food Hubs statewide. She is a part of the MN State Farm to School Leadership Team, is a FSMA trainer, manages the Red Wing Farmers market and owns and operates a small produce farm in Pepin, Wisconsin. She is very passionate about supporting farmers and local food systems. As a farmer herself, she has deep ties to the farming community and is very understanding of obstacles farmers and buyers can face.

Sara George is project manager for Renewing the Countryside overseeing 10 Farmers Market Food Hubs statewide. She is a part of the MN State Farm to School Leadership Team, is a FSMA trainer, manages the Red Wing Farmers market and owns and operates a... Show more

Alicia Rojas

Alicia Rojas

Alicia is a software developer, musician and natural resources engineer from Chile. She has developed and contributed to digital products committed to social and environmental impact through consultancies and participation in open-source projects. She has experience in agroecology and environmental education.

Alicia is a software developer, musician and natural resources engineer from Chile. She has developed and contributed to digital products committed to social and environmental impact through consultancies and participation in open-source projects. Sh... Show more

Aris Creates

Aris Creates

Aristeia (Aris Creates) is a creative who has explored almost every outlet there is in both the fine and commercial sides of the arts. Her many skills in the traditional arts include visual art, design, illustration, music, performance, filmmaking, writing and more. She is now exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence and offering NFTs as one of the many ways collectors and fans can enjoy her works.

Her interest in the Metaverse and the many applications and opportunities it will provide for creatives going forward is a driving force in her own creativity as well as her professional endeavors. Her latest project, Metallusions™ is forging new ground in introducing individuals, brands and businesses into the Metaverse through engaging, exciting and unique events and entertainment.

As the founder of Arts & Company™, her aim is to highlight and support independent success in the arts and protect the future of the arts through innovation and embracing new technologies, ideals and opportunities.

Aristeia (Aris Creates) is a creative who has explored almost every outlet there is in both the fine and commercial sides of the arts. Her many skills in the traditional arts include visual art, design, illustration, music, performance, filmmaking, w... Show more

Sebastian Africano

Sebastian Africano

Sebastian has worked for Trees, Water & People for 20 years, including the last seven as executive director. During this last period his primary focus has been creatively improving the viability of nonprofit careers by reducing friction in the nonprofit workplace, from both internal and external sources. Integral to this strategy has been forming trust-based relationships with those that fund nonprofit work. He argues that investing in staff longevity drives organizational growth that can achieve our greatest goals and objectives.

Sebastian has worked for Trees, Water & People for 20 years, including the last seven as executive director. During this last period his primary focus has been creatively improving the viability of nonprofit careers by reducing friction in the nonpro... Show more

Marc Osterland

Marc Osterland

Marc is a Machine Learning Engineer at Bayer's Pharma R&D department. Coming originally from the Bioinformatics world, he has dedicated over a decade to advancing research in the application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence within the realms of biomedical imaging and drug discovery. As a member of Bayer's Applied Machine Learning Team, Marc is always on the lookout for new approaches to revolutionize the drug discovery process in order to bring innovative medicine faster to the patient.

Marc is a Machine Learning Engineer at Bayer's Pharma R&D department. Coming originally from the Bioinformatics world, he has dedicated over a decade to advancing research in the application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence within the ... Show more

Suri Nuthalapati

Suri Nuthalapati

Suri is an accomplished Technical Leader and Innovator specializing in Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning, and Generative AI technologies to continuously create strategies and solutions to modernize data ecosystem supporting many analytics use cases. Engaging communicator with solid business acumen, leadership, product development, and adept at translating business needs into cost-effective solutions. History of delivering a broad range of projects and data feeds for various business use cases. Record of significant architectural enhancements that have increased ROI while reducing operating expenses. Dedicated life-long learner, recognized for the ability to quickly assimilate and utilize new technologies and methods. Recognized across functions as the go-to person for advice and expertise on emerging technologies. Startup Founder experience in building cutting-edge data products and SaaS platforms. Suri is an Official Member of both the Forbes Technology Council and the Entrepreneur Leadership Network, where he contributes thought leadership articles and collaborate with industry experts to drive innovation and share insights on technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Suri is an accomplished Technical Leader and Innovator specializing in Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning, and Generative AI technologies to continuously create strategies and solutions to modernize data ecosystem supporting many analytics use cases. ... Show more

Gabriel Chantre e Lucci Costa

Gabriel Chantre e Lucci Costa

Olá, meu nome é Gabriel Chantre, sou formado em Desenvolvimento e Análise de Sistemas e pós-graduado em Vendas de TI e Estratégia de Negócios, além de Agile Coach e Scrum Master certificado pela Scrum.Org. Com mais de 25 anos de experiência trabalhando com tecnologia e pessoas em desenvolvimento de software, gerenciamento de projetos e suporte, aprimorei minhas habilidades em vários aspectos do setor de tecnologia.

Concluí minhas Unidades de Educação Profissional e Educação Continuada em Transformação Digital - Tecnologias e Aplicações Práticas na MIT Sloan School of Management em 2022. Além disso, obtive uma Certificação Executiva em Desenvolvimento de Negócios, Liderança e Networking pela FIA Business School em 2021.

Ao longo da minha carreira, acumulei muitas horas gerenciando projetos ágeis e em cascata que envolvem altos níveis de complexidade e diversidade, sempre mantendo uma forte ênfase na obtenção de resultados de negócios.

Estou comprometido em compartilhar minha expertise para impulsionar mudanças impactantes e criar valor para as pessoas e organizações em todo o mundo.

Olá, meu nome é Gabriel Chantre, sou formado em Desenvolvimento e Análise de Sistemas e pós-graduado em Vendas de TI e Estratégia de Negócios, além de Agile Coach e Scrum Master certificado pela Scrum.Org. Com mais de 25 anos de experiência trabalhan... Show more

Alexandra Haenig

Alexandra Haenig

"Projects change the lives of others!"

is my motto in project management. As a project manager, I leave - when the product is taken over in the company - the users are left behind.

We have different needs every person, every day and everywhere. I love change and diversity, organization and team spirit. I can find that in project management and as a coach for project managers and companies. I like to give security and a vision during change. If it doesn't go according to plan A – then there is always a plan B. Taking the team and, above all, the users who appreciate their security and their processes on board is one of the biggest, most beautiful challenges of my job.

How do I work?

I am a self-employed program manager, assessor, lead ecological trainings and sometimes I can also be found as a medium mountain guide, tap dancer and entertainer. With over 20 years of experience, I have the experience in business to pass on my heart's affairs as an assessor and coach.

Where do I come from?

Europe is my home. After graduating from high school in Freiberg, I went to Ireland for 3 years – without a return flight. There I did an apprenticeship in media production and then decided to study mathematics – universal, analytical, associative, fantastic and a lot of fun. This was followed by years abroad - Norway, India, Spain, Switzerland, France and projects in more than 15 different countries. I was able to learn a lot in the process.
Today I live in Europe, part-time in Germany, part-time in countries with mountains – and finally speak 4 languages fluently – a childhood dream.

What am I telling?

In my sessions, I like to take the audience on a mountain tour. My passion for nature and the mountains gives me a balance to everyday computer life and many interesting parallels. Together we look into the heart of project management - risk, stakeholders, goals, environment, change - tools do not exist for themselves, but to benefit the project and the people.

"Projects change the lives of others!" is my motto in project management. As a project manager, I leave - when the product is taken over in the company - the users are left behind. We have different needs every person, every day and everywhe... Show more

Kesego Mokgosi

Kesego Mokgosi

Kesego Mokgosi, a PhD student in the Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Systems domain,co-founder of Anton Tech, an applied AI company in the agricultural value chain. A BAC valedictorian (Class of 2022), with accolades from multiple programming contests.Kesego leads engineering initiatives at XavierAfrica, a software consultancy delivering enterprise solutions across both private and public sectors. A passionate advocate for open-source development, he has held leadership roles in the developer community space, including as a former Google Developer Student Clubs (DSC) Lead and NASA Space Apps Challenge Local Lead.At Anton Tech, Kesego spearheads ProjectAnton, an AI-powered remote sensing platform that integrates UAV and satellite data to provide farmers with real-time pest and disease detection, geospatial insights, and tailored interventions. This groundbreaking solution has garnered several prestigious awards, including Agritech Startup of the Year 2024 (Southern Africa Startup Awards), Best Agriculture Solutions Service 2024 - Botswana (Africa Excellence Awards),the Creative Business Cup Botswana 2023 National Champions and the SAIC BoostUp National Champions 2023 title, reflecting its transformative impact on the agricultural sector.

Kesego Mokgosi, a PhD student in the Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Systems domain,co-founder of Anton Tech, an applied AI company in the agricultural value chain. A BAC valedictorian (Class of 2022), with accolades from multiple programming con... Show more

Matheus Barcelos de Oliveira

Matheus Barcelos de Oliveira

I am Matheus currently working on Syngenta Digital as a IA Engineer with focus on Computer Vision and Image Processing. During my entire carrier I focused on creating software to support quality assurance processes on industry through image which lead to experiences with employment of AI on many different processes.

I am Matheus currently working on Syngenta Digital as a IA Engineer with focus on Computer Vision and Image Processing. During my entire carrier I focused on creating software to support quality assurance processes on industry through image which lea... Show more

Zach Olinske

Zach Olinske

Zach Olinske is a seasoned Sr. Cloud Solution Architect in the Customer Success Unit at Microsoft, boasting extensive expertise in system administration, automation, and digital transformation. With over a decade of experience, Zach has been pivotal in guiding organizations across various industries to harness the power of innovative technologies, streamline operations, and achieve strategic business outcomes.

In recent years, Zach has focused on the oil sector and financial services in Norway, where he has successfully driven numerous high-impact projects. His work has been instrumental in overcoming complex technological challenges, fostering digital innovation, and delivering measurable improvements in business performance.

Zach is not only a technical expert but also a passionate advocate for continuous learning and growth. He regularly shares his insights and experiences at industry conferences, helping to inspire and empower professionals to leverage cutting-edge cloud solutions.

Zach Olinske is a seasoned Sr. Cloud Solution Architect in the Customer Success Unit at Microsoft, boasting extensive expertise in system administration, automation, and digital transformation. With over a decade of experience, Zach has been pivotal ... Show more

Kristy Blake

Kristy Blake

Specialises in the for purpose sector with a particular focus on animal welfare, communities and the intersection between the two. 18 years of fundraising and communications experience and a strong background in operational management, strategic development and internal communication.

Specialises in the for purpose sector with a particular focus on animal welfare, communities and the intersection between the two. 18 years of fundraising and communications experience and a strong background in operational management, strategic deve... Show more

Chris Schaller

Chris Schaller

Father of 2 teenagers, Junior Basketball coach at 3 clubs, OData Evangelist, and crazy mad Collingwood Fan.

My preferences are Star Wars, dark mode, spaces and search driven interfaces.

I've been a Full stack .Net developer since 2002, but long before that I have been working with robotics and automation systems to solve seemingly impractical and unnecessary tasks around the house. It took nearly 15 years to find a professional use for these skills in the realm of Industrial IoT, interfacing with PLCs, microcontrollers and SoCs like Raspberry Pi, mostly from the comfort of C#.

I bring my IoT experience in designing and managing distributed APIs and Micro-Service style solutions to each new project and design the core APIs with extensibility, scalability and long-term maintenance as primary concerns.

When I'm bored, I trawl StackOverflow for inspiration and the opportunity to flex my skills or try out new frameworks in an effort to help out my fellow developers.

Father of 2 teenagers, Junior Basketball coach at 3 clubs, OData Evangelist, and crazy mad Collingwood Fan. My preferences are Star Wars, dark mode, spaces and search driven interfaces. I've been a Full stack .Net developer since 2002, but long... Show more

Emad Ehsan

Emad Ehsan

Emad is a Google Developer Expert from Pakistan. Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Bayer.

He has been a Top Trending Developer on GitHub and contributes regularly to open source. He has spoken at Tech Conferences in UK, Denmark, US, Pakistan, & Malaysia.

Emad is a Google Developer Expert from Pakistan. Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Bayer. He has been a Top Trending Developer on GitHub and contributes regularly to open source. He has spoken at Tech Conferences in UK, Denmark, US, Pakistan... Show more

Judah De Paula

Judah De Paula

Judah De Paula received his PhD in computer sciences from University of Texas at Austin where he focused on cognitive science (psychology) and computational neuroscience (biology) and published a neural network model of a trichromatic (human) primary visual cortex (artificial intelligence). For two years he wrote fluid dynamics code at Enthought and was involved in the Python open-source community. Judah moved to Iowa, started a family, lost his first wife to cancer, and has worked for fifteen years at Corteva Agriscience in a variety of roles, including management. His current title is, Senior Software Architect where he partners with agronomic researchers to write new code and simultaneously keep millions of lines of legacy in-house code operational.

Studying the human mind is his true passion but computers pay better. While not at work he's taking care of his one wife, seven kids, three cats, two dogs and a mix of hamsters, fish, but never a snake. Pro tip: listening to vinyl records as a hobby drives kids out of the den faster than the plague. Current exciting-to-him topics include music, Aristotelian logic, Jungian shadows, lobsters, comparative religion, Deadpool movies, getting a rock band together, and of course whatever is on the back of the napkin that is much more interesting than what's going on with the rest of the party.

Judah De Paula received his PhD in computer sciences from University of Texas at Austin where he focused on cognitive science (psychology) and computational neuroscience (biology) and published a neural network model of a trichromatic (human) primary... Show more

Rocco DeLorenzo

Rocco DeLorenzo

Rocco DeLorenzo's academic and extracurricular experiences at Cornell University perfectly encapsulated the essence of interdisciplinary education, combining rigorous study in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. He pursued dual majors in Food Science, with an emphasis on business applications, and Applied Economics and Management, focusing on strategic approaches to food industry management. This dual focus crafted a foundation that prepared him to address complex challenges in the food industry with innovative solutions.

During his tenure at Cornell, Rocco took on pivotal leadership roles in the Chi Psi Fraternity, serving as both Risk Manager and Academic Chair. These roles were instrumental in fostering a safer and more academically oriented community environment. His efforts in these positions significantly improved the overall safety protocols and educational resources within the fraternity, setting a higher standard for member engagement and responsibility.

As VP of Membership and Alumni Development on the Cornell Interfraternity Council (IFC) Executive Board, Rocco spearheaded initiatives that left a lasting impact on the fraternity community at large. He was particularly effective in implementing a comprehensive Hazing Prevention Training program that was rolled out across the fraternity chapters, markedly improving the safety culture within these organizations.

Rocco's capacity for leadership was further demonstrated in his response to a critical incident involving a drug overdose in the fraternity community. He swiftly organized Narcan Training for all fraternity members, significantly enhancing the emergency preparedness of the community and contributing to a safer campus environment.

When faced with challenges relating to sexual misconduct within the fraternity system, Rocco took decisive action by leading the development of a Sexual Violence Prevention plan. This included a temporary suspension of fraternity social activities and spearheaded a series of interventions aimed at creating a safer, more respectful community ethos.

In addition to his fraternity involvement, Rocco excelled in his role as Vice President of Finance for the Cornell Student Assembly, where he managed the complexities of student activity fees. He introduced the innovative "Student Activity Fee Price Index," which provided a data-driven approach to fee adjustments, ensuring fair and sustainable financial practices that aligned with the economic realities faced by students.

Rocco also participated in the Food Marketing Fellows honors program, which allowed him to deepen his engagement with the global food industry through interactions with key industry leaders. His internships at renowned companies like Giovanni Foods, Mondelēz International, and Restaurant Brands International afforded him practical experiences where he applied his academic learning to real-world challenges, enhancing his expertise in quality control, ingredient technology, and operational management.

Rocco's achievements were recognized through multiple awards during his time at Cornell, highlighting his leadership, academic excellence, and community service. Before his collegiate success, he was a proactive leader at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, New York, where his involvement in sports and student governance laid the groundwork for his future accomplishments.

Rocco DeLorenzo's journey through Cornell University exemplifies how a blend of academic rigor and proactive leadership can prepare a student to make substantial contributions to their field. His unique approach to integrating technical knowledge with strategic business insights sets him apart as a future leader in the food industry.

Rocco DeLorenzo's academic and extracurricular experiences at Cornell University perfectly encapsulated the essence of interdisciplinary education, combining rigorous study in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Charles H. Dyson Scho... Show more

Cambria Jacobs

Cambria Jacobs

Cambria Jacobs is a startup executive with expertise in FoodTech, HealthTech, UCaaS, and AgeTech. Her track record is rooted in working with disruptive startups that launch products into emerging markets. As a founding employee at CO startups like Door to Door Organics, Raindance, and LINK-VTC, she helped shape the early local startup scene. Cambria has held executive roles at Door to Door Organics and as global CMO of EGYM, driving innovation in category-defining companies. She co-founded Collaboration in Aging and AgeTech CO, committed to making Colorado a hub of age-inclusive excellence.

Cambria Jacobs is a startup executive with expertise in FoodTech, HealthTech, UCaaS, and AgeTech. Her track record is rooted in working with disruptive startups that launch products into emerging markets. As a founding employee at CO startups like Do... Show more

Tricia Sowers

Tricia Sowers

Dr. Sowers received her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career as a bench research scientist, publishing ground-breaking mechanistic studies detailing the link between energy balance and cancer. She was well on her way to tenure at The University of Texas when she realized a need for less mouse and more human interaction. She followed the inflammation pathway to the pharmaceutical industry – pursuing both bench and clinical research opportunities in the field of allergy.

Dr. Sowers served as a lead research scientist in the US-based, allergen research lab at ALK, a global, allergy-focused pharmaceutical company. Her research made significant contributions to the bench-based understanding of allergen extracts and their use in both human and veterinary allergy immunotherapy. Her abilities to analyze and translate scientific data to commercial and clinical strategy prompted a transition from bench science to Medical and Scientific Affairs, where she spearheaded a team of PhDs and MDs.

Dr. Sowers presently serves as a clinical and scientific consultant, a lecturer, an educator, and a scientific/clinical strategist. With more than a decade in the field of Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Sowers is considered a subject matter expert among her peers.

Dr. Sowers received her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career as a bench research scientist, publishing ground-breaking mechanistic studies detailing the link between energy balance and cancer. S... Show more

Kelly McKnight

Kelly McKnight

Kelly McKnight (she/her/hers) studied pre-med and chemistry at Harvard before transitioning into brewing. She was the head brewer at a small brewpub in Boston before being asked to move back to her hometown and brew for New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado. Kelly has been brewing for New Belgium for ten years where she began as a Production Brewer and quickly moved into R&D where she has been the Lead Research & Development Brewer for the past six years. She operates and manages all R&D brewing in the 10hL Pilot brewhouse. Kelly spends her time working with her team to innovate versions of future large brands that will go to scale on the production systems, collaborations with other breweries, base blends for the Wood Cellar, pure raw material research brews, and one-off specialties for the taprooms. Since her time in the R&D department Kelly and her team have won numerous medals and awards for their innovative beers including Voodoo Ranger Juice Force which is the #1 craft beer launch of all time.

When Megan Parisi had left Cambridge Brewing to be Brewmaster at Bluejacket in DC Kelly was the only female brewer in the state of Massachusetts. In 2011 she started the Pink Boots Boston Chapter to be able to connect with fellow female brewers in New England. After moving back to Colorado Kelly has taken several leadership roles in the local brewing community including Chapter Leader and Co-Leader for Fort Collins, CO. Since 2011 she has spent her time with Pink Boots organizing numerous collaboration brew days, meetups, and educational opportunities.

For nearly two decades Kelly has focused on her education as a brewer. This includes CAMRA, IBD, MBAA, Yakima Chief Hop School, numerous Innovation and sensory courses, international collaboration brews, domestic and international beer judging, and TasteTrek.

Kelly McKnight (she/her/hers) studied pre-med and chemistry at Harvard before transitioning into brewing. She was the head brewer at a small brewpub in Boston before being asked to move back to her hometown and brew for New Belgium Brewing in Fort Co... Show more

Abhishek Vasisht

Abhishek Vasisht

Abhishek is a seasoned professional in the cloud and data domain, having spent over 19 years in the IT industry designing highly scalable and distributed systems for Enterprises and startups. He brings his decade-long experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex modern and legacy systems exclusively on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to the table, enabling organizations to adopt optimal Cloud and DevOps patterns and cultural practices.

Abhishek is an AWS Community Builder, a prominent leader who is passionate about sharing his AWS technical expertise. Abhishek’s contributions to the AWS community through blog writing, presentations, and technical workshops demonstrate his expertise in cloud technologies.

Abhishek is a seasoned professional in the cloud and data domain, having spent over 19 years in the IT industry designing highly scalable and distributed systems for Enterprises and startups. He brings his decade-long experience in designing, implem... Show more

Marcello Del Bono

Marcello Del Bono

I am based between Milan and Modena in Italy. My career began in Coopers & Lybrand, one of the largest consultancies of its time, where I designed and developed Decision Support Systems. Over the years, I have held diverse positions such as Business and Product Owner, Agile Coach, Marketing Manager, Scrum Master, and Project Manager. These roles have given me a unique perspective on the tradeoffs that we continuously face in the business world. Through these experiences, I have come to appreciate the importance of taking a systemic view in order to effectively address these tradeoffs and find solutions that balance short-term and long-term goals.

I am based between Milan and Modena in Italy. My career began in Coopers & Lybrand, one of the largest consultancies of its time, where I designed and developed Decision Support Systems. Over the years, I have held diverse positions such as Business ... Show more

Khadijat Kareem

Khadijat Kareem


A certified public speaker who has a keen interest in personal development. Khadijat has anchored tech events which includes; Devfest Ibadan 2022 which had 2000 attendees, Google I/O extended that had over 200 attendees, Women in Engineering (WIE-UISB) training and seminar, charity events for children, and the aged which had 500 beneficiaries and also moderated online events which include a presidential debate and a critical thinking/brainstorming session amongst others.
She enjoys volunteering in her leisure time.

A certified public speaker who has a keen interest in personal development. Khadijat has anchored tech events which includes; Devfest Ibadan 2022 which had 2000 attendees, Google I/O extended that had over 200 attendees, Women in Engineering (WIE-U... Show more

Helio Costa Jr

Helio Costa Jr

Professor, pesquisador, escritor e futurista. PhD em Inovação e Tecnologia pelo DEP da Universidade Federal de São Carlos, fundador do Agventure Innovation Hub e chefe do laboratório de Políticas Públicas para Cidades mais Inteligentes no Instituto de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas da Universidade Federal de Alfenas.
Fala sobre inovação e tecnologia em eventos nacionais e internacionais, tendo se apresentado em dois Tedx e cinco Campus Parties tratando de temas como Singularidade Tecnológica, Transumanismo e Análises de Cenários Futuros. Tem pesquisas, experimentos e publicações internacionais sobre inovação na gestão pública, com uso de realidade virtual e vídeos em 360º. Foi semifinalista do Famelab 2018, concurso de comunicação científica realizado pelo British Council e pelo CNPq. Bolsista da cátedra de inovação da Escola Nacional de Administração Pública e orientador do Programa de Agentes Locais de Inovação do Sebrae.
Formação em futurismo pelo Institute for the Future. Criador do chapter Varginha do Founder Institute,

Professor, pesquisador, escritor e futurista. PhD em Inovação e Tecnologia pelo DEP da Universidade Federal de São Carlos, fundador do Agventure Innovation Hub e chefe do laboratório de Políticas Públicas para Cidades mais Inteligentes no Instituto d... Show more

Candace Marquette

Candace Marquette

Candace Marquette is a fine commercial and applied artist who studied at the University of North Texas. While working toward a BFA in Graphic Design, she fell in love with using unconventional mediums for her artworks. For 20+ years, she has created a diverse portfolio of works from NFT's, murals, fashion, Illustration, home decor, and abstract art. Her inspirations include MC Escher, Salvador Dali, and Picasso. As an indigenous artist, Candace views her life as a masterpiece unfolding with every stroke of the brush to canvas. She hopes to inspire others to partake not only in the near future, but the complete future of humanity. For Candace, the world can be renewed through love, beauty, and wisdom. That beauty is also found in her amazing children, and Rob the handsome love of her life.

Candace Marquette is a fine commercial and applied artist who studied at the University of North Texas. While working toward a BFA in Graphic Design, she fell in love with using unconventional mediums for her artworks. For 20+ years, she has created... Show more

Vandana Taxali

Vandana Taxali

Vandana Taxali is a dynamic art-tech entrepreneur and intellectual property lawyer, blending legal expertise with creative and technological innovation. As the founder of Artcryption, she's revolutionizing how creative assets and intellectual property are protected and monetized using advanced technologies like blockchain and AI. Her career includes roles at CHUM/Citytv/MuchMusic, managing high-profile legal cases, and representing renowned artists like her brother Gary Taxali.

Vandana actively contributes to the art community advocating for artists' rights and driving the evolution of digital art and NFTs. Her insights on the interplay of law, art, and technology make her a pivotal voice at the forefront of the digital art revolution.

Vandana Taxali is a dynamic art-tech entrepreneur and intellectual property lawyer, blending legal expertise with creative and technological innovation. As the founder of Artcryption, she's revolutionizing how creative assets and intellectual propert... Show more

Ahmad Iqtidar

Ahmad Iqtidar

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented Process & Analytics Engineer with hands on experience on selection, designing and implementation of Digital Industrial applications to improve the predictivity, performance & reliability of industrial operations & assets. Working on Engro`s Digital transformation journey with the prime focus on Industrial Digital and Automation solutions.

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented Process & Analytics Engineer with hands on experience on selection, designing and implementation of Digital Industrial applications to improve the predictivity, performance & reliability of industrial operations & asset... Show more

Lydia Lewin

Lydia Lewin

I bring an extensive background of project design, management and deployment, process and procedure formulation, staff training and development and team leadership.
I am skilled at turning ideas into actions and strategies and tactics for project teams and clients. My peers often describe me as passionate, innovative and knowledgeable.. It’s my sincere belief that these attributes come naturally when you are part of a great team with a common mission.

I bring an extensive background of project design, management and deployment, process and procedure formulation, staff training and development and team leadership. I am skilled at turning ideas into actions and strategies and tactics for project te... Show more

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