Agriculture, Food & Forestry

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

Amit Prajapati

Amit Prajapati

Amit Prajapati is the co-founder of Mom's Magic Pickle India, a successful enterprise that has turned a cherished family recipe into a beloved national brand. As a speaker on platforms like Josh Talks, Amit shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights, inspiring many with his story.

Recently, he launched a podcast series featuring in-depth conversations with IAS, IPS, and other notable government officials, which has quickly gained popularity. With a strong social media presence, Amit boasts 70,000 followers on Instagram, where he engages his audience with motivational content and personal experiences.

Amit Prajapati is the co-founder of Mom's Magic Pickle India, a successful enterprise that has turned a cherished family recipe into a beloved national brand. As a speaker on platforms like Josh Talks, Amit shares his entrepreneurial journey and insi... 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

Stephen Carter

Stephen Carter

Stephen is a Senior Developer and DevOps Manager with Greenleaf Enterprises, a Brisbane-based consultancy specialising in global food networks.

With a diverse background in technical consulting, business, rail, insurance, utilities and emergency services, Stephen has managed the end-to-end delivery of multiple technology projects.

Stephen started his IT career in the late 80’s developing insurance applications in Pascal and has since ridden the crest of numerous technological tsunamis, from the birth of the internet in the early 90’s, through to the introduction of mobile phones and mobile internet.

A coder by day and kiteboarder / mountain biker / Rhee Tae Kwon-Do instructor in his spare time.

Stephen is a Senior Developer and DevOps Manager with Greenleaf Enterprises, a Brisbane-based consultancy specialising in global food networks. With a diverse background in technical consulting, business, rail, insurance, utilities and emergency ... Show more

Hosna Qasmei

Hosna Qasmei

Hi, my name is Hosna! Over the past three years, I've gained solid coding skills and have proven my ability to take on new challenges and deliver results. I've had the opportunity to work in both corporate and startup environments, which has helped me hone my skills.

One of my biggest passions is web development. I started creating content on YouTube with the goal of making it easier for people to bring their ideas to life. It's incredibly fulfilling to be a part of this process and to help others make a difference in their own lives.

My YouTube channel has over 1.51k subscribers, and one of my videos has already reached 15k views. I'm confident in my ability to create engaging, high-quality content. I'm committed to continually improving my skills and providing the best possible resources for my audience. I'm always eager to find new opportunities to learn and grow.

Hi, my name is Hosna! Over the past three years, I've gained solid coding skills and have proven my ability to take on new challenges and deliver results. I've had the opportunity to work in both corporate and startup environments, which has helped m... Show more

Shan Zhang

Shan Zhang

Shan Zhang is a PhD candidate from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Her research uses prospective life cycle assessment to assess potential environmental impacts of emerging battery technologies. She holds a master degree in Environmental Sciences, from Wageningen University. Her research interests lie in prospective life cycle assessment and metal criticality assessment.

Shan Zhang is a PhD candidate from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Her research uses prospective life cycle assessment to assess potential environmental impacts of emerging battery technologies. She holds a master degree in Environmental... Show more

Joe Hall

Joe Hall

Hobbies:
Spending time with the family and being outdoors
Boxing at the local MMA gym
Downhill mountain biking

Inspired by: Elon Musk

Recently Read Good Book: The Spy in Moscow Station

SME Roles:
Based in Scottsdale, AZ
20+ years in IT
Heroic, Sophos, AEXP, Dell, Symantec PGP, Sonicwall

Certifications:
CCNP
CSSP
SCA

Background / Experience:
Started hacking at 8
Co-Founded Ghost Armor in Mesa, AZ
Customer facing security roles 15+ years

Volunteer Work:
Cyber Security Task Force AZ Secretary of State
WeProtectPHX

Hobbies: Spending time with the family and being outdoors Boxing at the local MMA gym Downhill mountain biking Inspired by: Elon Musk Recently Read Good Book: The Spy in Moscow Station SME Roles: Based in Scottsdale, AZ 20+ years in IT ... Show more

Rakshit Naidu

Rakshit Naidu

Rakshit Naidu is a 3rd year undergraduate student from Manipal Institute of Technology.
He is publishing a paper on Information Abuse in Academic Data in a Q1 Journal called the Journal of Cyber Security and this paper uses Differential Privacy and Federated Learning techniques to preserve students' data.
He is the AI Head at a student project called MotoManipal which focuses on making an electric bike for MotoStudent 2020 which will be held in Spain.
He is also the co-lead of the only Cryptographic Research Group at his college where he is working on Cryptanalysis on an algorithm called Keccak.
He also received the registration scholarship worth $150 to the Linux Open Source Security Summit North America 2019 that was held in San Diego, California.
He has also developed an Action for Google called 'Mumbai Trivia'.
He is passionate about research and aims to pursue his Master's at a reputed university in the United States.

Rakshit Naidu is a 3rd year undergraduate student from Manipal Institute of Technology. He is publishing a paper on Information Abuse in Academic Data in a Q1 Journal called the Journal of Cyber Security and this paper uses Differential Privacy and... Show more

Marvin Degon

Marvin Degon

Marvin Degon IV, is a retired professional ice hockey player who recently joined the AGH team to serve as a leadership liaison with the athletic and sports sectors. The former hockey star has been an outspoken hemp advocate for years.

Marvin’s professional hockey resume includes contracts with the most elite leagues in the world. With more than 550 career games played, he has unique insight to the sports world and how ECN products can serve as a supplement in nutrition and aid in recovery.

Marvin earned contracts in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Montreal Canadiens, the American Hockey League (AHL) with The Hartford Wolfpack and Hamilton Bulldogs, The Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) with the Wolfsburg Grizzlys and the Eisbären Berlin and the Erste Banke Eishockey Liga (EBEL) with EC Villacher SV and HDD Olimpija Ljubljana, he also sits on the board of AG Fight Like Me Foundation.

Marvin Degon IV, is a retired professional ice hockey player who recently joined the AGH team to serve as a leadership liaison with the athletic and sports sectors. The former hockey star has been an outspoken hemp advocate for years. Marvin’s pro... Show more

James Okonkwo

James Okonkwo

Ikenna James Okonkwo is a Software Engineer and Author at Interswitch Nigeria. With a strong background in backend engineering and system design, he loves building reliable software and sharing knowledge with the next generation of tech talent. He’s passionate about simplifying complex concepts like SDLC, microservices, and cloud engineering.

Ikenna James Okonkwo is a Software Engineer and Author at Interswitch Nigeria. With a strong background in backend engineering and system design, he loves building reliable software and sharing knowledge with the next generation of tech talent. He’s ... Show more

Abisola O Adeyanju

Abisola O Adeyanju

My name is Abisola O Adeyanju, and I am a 2nd year software engineering student and co-founder of Lynxio Tech, a parent company to Plantify Tech, an agri-fintech startup transforming investment in sustainable farming. I and my little tech team specialize in building scalable applications using tech stacks of the likes of ASP.NET and integrating AI to drive actionable insights. I am passionate about empowering communities through technology and sharing practical lessons from my journey as a young founder and tech entrepreneur.

My name is Abisola O Adeyanju, and I am a 2nd year software engineering student and co-founder of Lynxio Tech, a parent company to Plantify Tech, an agri-fintech startup transforming investment in sustainable farming. I and my little tech team specia... Show more

Nsom Alain

Nsom Alain

Nsom Alain holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (BBA), Certification in AI Career Essential, served as Accountant and Admin Operator with Light Up Business Solutions (LUBS), a business consulting firm that supports entrepreneurs and corporate bodies through strategy, training, and human resource development. currently volunteering with LinkUp Cameroon.

As a Business Consultant, Educator, and Entrepreneurial Coach, Alain is passionate about helping individuals and organizations turn potential into performance. His work spans business development, HR support, and strategic planning, empowering startups to build sustainable structures and thrive in competitive markets.

Driven by the vision of a self-sustaining community, he advocates for practical entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, and innovation. At DevFest 2025, he brings a unique bridge between technology and business sustainability guiding developers to think like founders, not just coders.

Nsom Alain holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (BBA), Certification in AI Career Essential, served as Accountant and Admin Operator with Light Up Business Solutions (LUBS), a business consulting firm that supports entrepreneurs and ... Show more

Phakama Sibanda

Phakama Sibanda

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com
I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develop African communities through sustainable NFT projects and bridge the gap helping Africa leapfrogg into new technologies, currently focused on SADC region and beyond.
I have been taking part in empowerment projects for over 18 years ranging from Hip hop art and culture movements in South Africa to facilitating beadwork Culture & Tourism projects for and by women in need in Zimbabwe. Art has been a form of self-expression especially where words have failed me. .

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develo... Show more

Rahul Dharashivkar

Rahul Dharashivkar

Rahul Dharashivkar is a veteran of over 25 years in the field of Information Technology with 23 plus years with organisations such as LTIMindtree, Wipro Technologies etc.
He has done his B.Tech followed by diploma in Advanced Computing. He holds Post Graduate diploma in Digital transformation from IIM Lucknow and is
now pursuing his Doctoral research in AI from GGU USA.
He is currently leading Prodware Solutions MNC in US, Middle East and Asia. He is also a director in Farmia Landtech AgriCon - An agroStartup which focuses on agricultural sector through precision farming techniques.

Rahul Dharashivkar is a veteran of over 25 years in the field of Information Technology with 23 plus years with organisations such as LTIMindtree, Wipro Technologies etc. He has done his B.Tech followed by diploma in Advanced Computing. He holds Pos... Show more

Victoria Tanoh

Victoria Tanoh

Victoria Tanoh is the Founder and Executive Director of the Green Agritech Foundation and the visionary behind GeoBioTwin, an AI-powered geospatial-biosystem digital twin platform that promotes climate-smart agriculture through responsible and transparent artificial intelligence. Her work focuses on integrating satellite imagery, soil biology, financial analytics, and knowledge graphs to support smallholder farmers, improve land management, and reduce credit risk associated with conservation practices.

With a background in statistical modeling, remote sensing, and sustainable development, Victoria leads interdisciplinary projects that bridge data science, environmental stewardship, and rural empowerment. She has served as a research fellow and consultant on initiatives involving digital agriculture, ESG-aligned technologies, and resilience-based climate finance. Her practical approach has earned her recognition at scientific symposia and with community-based organizations across the southeastern United States.

Victoria is also a pioneer in the application of Knowledge Graphs in agriculture, where she uses graph-based AI to model complex relationships among conservation practices, crop outcomes, land value, and climate resilience. Her research supports smallholder farmers and policymakers in making transparent, localized decisions grounded in ecosystem science and machine learning.

Victoria is committed to ethical AI, inclusive technology design, and transforming how we understand and support agroecosystems in the face of climate change.

Victoria Tanoh is the Founder and Executive Director of the Green Agritech Foundation and the visionary behind GeoBioTwin, an AI-powered geospatial-biosystem digital twin platform that promotes climate-smart agriculture through responsible and transp... Show more

Jerome Schulte

Jerome Schulte

https://www.linkedin.com/in/schultejerome/

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Bahtiyor Eshchanov

Bahtiyor Eshchanov

Bahtiyor Eshchanov is an energy economist by training. His research interests include techno-economic feasibility analysis, renewable energy deployment, energy modeling, water-energy-food nexus; energy and education policy analysis.

Bahtiyor Eshchanov is an energy economist by training. His research interests include techno-economic feasibility analysis, renewable energy deployment, energy modeling, water-energy-food nexus; energy and education policy analysis. Show more

Mallesh Deshapaga

Mallesh Deshapaga

Mallesh Deshapaga is a dynamic professional with a keen interest in technology, specializing in Microsoft products and services. With over 7 years of experience in Microsoft ERP (D365F&O SCM), Mallesh has honed his skills in leveraging Microsoft tools to drive innovation and streamline processes for businesses.
Dedicated to the Microsoft ecosystem, Mallesh exhibits a strong passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in the tech world and applying them to create impactful solutions. He finds joy in exploring new technologies and sharing his knowledge with peers and enthusiasts alike.

Mallesh Deshapaga is a dynamic professional with a keen interest in technology, specializing in Microsoft products and services. With over 7 years of experience in Microsoft ERP (D365F&O SCM), Mallesh has honed his skills in leveraging Microsoft tool... 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

Yevgeniy Brikman

Yevgeniy Brikman

Yevgeniy (Jim) Brikman is the co-founder of Gruntwork, a company that that offers products & services for setting up world-class DevOps Foundations. He's also the author of three books published by O'Reilly Media: "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software Delivery," "Terraform: Up & Running," and "Hello, Startup." Previously, he spent more than a decade building infrastructure and products that served hundreds of millions of users while working as a software engineer at LinkedIn, TripAdvisor, Cisco Systems, and Thomson Financial.

Yevgeniy (Jim) Brikman is the co-founder of Gruntwork, a company that that offers products & services for setting up world-class DevOps Foundations. He's also the author of three books published by O'Reilly Media: "Fundamentals of DevOps and Software... 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

Kamil Kisiela

Kamil Kisiela

Working on GraphQL tooling since before I had a mustache. I'm proud of it (the tooling).

Working on GraphQL tooling since before I had a mustache. I'm proud of it (the tooling). Show more

Jan-Michael Fritz

Jan-Michael Fritz

Als gelernter Gärtner ging Jan Fritz 2013 nach Hannover, um an der dortigen Universität in den Pflanzenwissenschaften zu studieren. In dieser Zeit war er als studentischer Gremienvertreter 10 Jahre an der Universität, auf Landes- & Bundesebene aktiv. Dieses Vorwissen zeigt seine Eignung für das Projekt BESSEr@KIT, in dem er seit Mai '24 in Karlsruhe am KIT arbeitet.

Als gelernter Gärtner ging Jan Fritz 2013 nach Hannover, um an der dortigen Universität in den Pflanzenwissenschaften zu studieren. In dieser Zeit war er als studentischer Gremienvertreter 10 Jahre an der Universität, auf Landes- & Bundesebene aktiv.... Show more

Laura Valentina Rodriguez Ore

Laura Valentina Rodriguez Ore

Estudiante de Ingeniería Industrial en la Universidad Nacional del Callao e Ingeniería de Sistemas en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, combinando una sólida base académica con una pasión por el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo profesional. A lo largo de mi formación, eh demostrado un firme compromiso con el voluntariado, participando activamente en diversas iniciativas comunitarias y programas de apoyo, aportando tiempo y conocimientos al servicio de los demás.

Eh sido parte de hackathones y datathones, donde potencié habilidades en resolución de problemas, innovación y creatividad en ambientes de alta presión. Mi interés por la investigación y la tecnología, me ha llevado a colaborar en proyectos interdisciplinarios, donde se enfoca en implementar nuevas metodologías y tecnologías para optimizar procesos y sistemas.

Cuento con experiencia técnica en seguridad industrial, gestión de proyectos, y metodologías ágiles como Scrum, además de poseer certificación como Scrum Master. Mi conocimiento se extiende a una amplia gama de herramientas y lenguajes de programación, incluyendo Landbot, Excel, PowerPoint, C++, Python, Java y CSS, lo que le permite abordar problemas desde distintas perspectivas tecnológicas.

Destacándome también en habilidades de trabajo en equipo y escucha activa, lideré y contribuí a diversos proyectos académicos y extracurriculares, asegurando la alineación de objetivos y el éxito ,para la realización de los proyectos.

Estudiante de Ingeniería Industrial en la Universidad Nacional del Callao e Ingeniería de Sistemas en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, combinando una sólida base académica con una pasión por el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo profesi... Show more

Chonlatit Rujiphut

Chonlatit Rujiphut

Chonlatit Rujiphut is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience in the field, including more than seven years specializing in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems within Thailand's agriculture and energy sectors. His expertise encompasses incident response and risk management, ensuring the security and resilience of critical infrastructures.

Chonlatit Rujiphut is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience in the field, including more than seven years specializing in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acqui... 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

Bartosz Lysakowski

Bartosz Lysakowski

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Afterwards teaching methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing and drones. For several years a co-worker at the Cottbus Zoo in the educational department. Since 2023 drone pilot and the member of the EXPAND+ER project at the BTU Cottbus

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Afterwards teaching methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing and drones. For several years a co-worker at the Cottbus Zoo in the educational department. Since 2023 dron... Show more

Kaitlin Desselle

Kaitlin Desselle

I'm Kaitlin (she/her)!

My superpowers are developing emotionally-intelligent leaders and revolutionizing organizational cultures into the most profitable asset. I have a proven track record of authenticating company values to impact employee engagement, efficiency in systems, and rapid growth of bottom line.

I founded Wayfinders Coaching & Consulting after spending over a decade in operations management and people leadership in high-performance organizations. I've worked cross-functionally in HR, business development, change management and learning and development, and across many industries--from higher education, food service, and retail--to DEI consulting.

What I found along the way is that the core ingredients for successful relationships (and ultimately business growth) are rooted in emotional intelligence, trust-based communication, and intercultural competence. Now I offer coaching, training, consulting, and thought-partnership for individuals and teams seeking to build these skills.

I work with an incredibly diverse team of practitioners, with go-to methodologies that include critical HROD, change management frameworks, emotional intelligence (EQ-i), intercultural development (IDI), systems audits, and cultural assessments.

I live on the Little Feminist Farm just outside of Atlanta, where we enjoy sustainable homesteading and host holistic wellness workshops and sanctuary retreats.

I'm Kaitlin (she/her)! My superpowers are developing emotionally-intelligent leaders and revolutionizing organizational cultures into the most profitable asset. I have a proven track record of authenticating company values to impact employee engag... Show more

Mélanie Briand

Mélanie Briand

Depuis plus de 15 ans, je mobilise mon énergie pour des enjeux de transition, en mettant l'intérêt général au premier plan avec un esprit pragmatique guidé par l'impact.

Véritable couteau suisse de l'innovation, je suis capable de concevoir des stratégies de transformation, d'animer des équipes et de piloter le déploiement opérationnel des solutions. Curieuse et défricheuse dans l’âme, je fais preuve d’une grande ouverture d’esprit et d’adaptation au contexte et aux besoins de mes interlocuteurs.
Je crois que les transformations sont possibles grâce à la confiance et la reconnaissance des talents. C'est pourquoi j'allie écoute et pédagogie pour développer et autonomiser les équipes que j'accompagne.

Depuis plus de 15 ans, je mobilise mon énergie pour des enjeux de transition, en mettant l'intérêt général au premier plan avec un esprit pragmatique guidé par l'impact. Véritable couteau suisse de l'innovation, je suis capable de concevoir des st... Show more

Tim Dimsdale

Tim Dimsdale

Tim Dimsdale has a deep understanding of technology and enjoys finding practical and workable solutions for complex problems.

Tim Dimsdale has a deep understanding of technology and enjoys finding practical and workable solutions for complex problems. Show more

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