Nathan Nichols has spent much of the past decade shaping a meaningful path in the digital asset industry. His work connects entrepreneurship, financial insight, and leadership in emerging technologies like Bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure. Through persistence and careful decision-making, he has helped create organizations that link innovation with responsible business growth. His approach reflects a belief that technology, when guided by discipline and vision, can play an essential role in transforming modern financial and energy systems.

Nathan began building the foundation of his professional life at James Madison University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. During his studies, he maintained a strong academic record and served as class president of an accounting honor society. This experience shaped his leadership style and strengthened his interest in combining business strategy with technical understanding. His education provided the structure and integrity to guide his decisions throughout his entrepreneurial journey.

Nichols entered the world of entrepreneurship by co-founding a blockchain-focused company that offered innovative tax solutions. As chief executive, he raised significant capital and quickly guided the company’s valuation growth. His early success demonstrated his ability to unite financial strategy with technical development. The experience also taught him the importance of building teams, maintaining transparency, and creating sustainable growth models in an industry that still defines its long-term structure and value.

Nathan Nichols expanded his focus into Bitcoin mining and infrastructure development, helping establish one of North America's most extensive immersion-cooled mining operations. Under his leadership, the company achieved notable growth in production and profitability while creating opportunities for employees and contractors. His emphasis on energy efficiency and operational excellence helped set new standards in sustainable mining practices. He showed how business innovation could coexist with long-term environmental awareness by aligning performance with responsible resource use.

Nathan also dedicated time to public advocacy, promoting the benefits of blockchain and digital asset innovation at the policy level. He worked with state leaders to encourage fair regulations and greater understanding of how mining and blockchain can strengthen economic development. His efforts contributed to legislative progress that clarified the legal foundation for digital assets. Through this work, he demonstrated how collaboration between industry and government can foster responsible innovation and long-term stability.

Nichols later brought his experience into private equity and infrastructure investment. As a managing partner, he has helped oversee large-scale projects and build partnerships with global manufacturers. His investment philosophy is grounded in practicality—he views Bitcoin as a financial instrument and a model for efficient energy conversion. His thoughtful approach to capital allocation reflects a consistent belief that innovation should deliver measurable, sustainable value across industries and communities.

Nathan Nichols values a balance between professional dedication and personal fulfillment. He finds peace in photography, travel, and mentorship, and gives time to community programs that promote youth development and financial education. His work and personal efforts reflect a commitment to progress built on humility, consistency, and purpose. As he nears a decade in cryptocurrency, he continues to focus on contributing to technological advancement and the broader well-being of the communities he serves.

Nathan Nichols has spent much of the past decade shaping a meaningful path in the digital asset industry. His work connects entrepreneurship, financial insight, and leadership in emerging technologies like Bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure... Show more

Daniel is full stack developer with multiple years of experience. Since 2016 a Kotlin addict. Currently lead developer at Alliander. One of the biggest grid managers of the Netherlands.

Daniel is full stack developer with multiple years of experience. Since 2016 a Kotlin addict. Currently lead developer at Alliander. One of the biggest grid managers of the Netherlands. Show more

I'm a full-stack developer and product builder with a passion for turning complex challenges into elegant, impactful solutions. My journey in technology is driven by a desire to build things that matter, from founding a NASSCOM-funded tech startup incubated at IIIT Bangalore to architecting a diverse range of applications.

My toolkit is a blend of creativity and engineering. I leverage React, Next.js, and Flutter for dynamic user interfaces, build robust backend systems with Node.js and Python, and explore the frontiers of AI with TensorFlow and LLMs. This versatility allows me to not just write code, but to design, manage, and deliver complete products from concept to launch.

Beyond the code, I thrive in collaborative environments, a passion sharpened by competing in—and winning—multiple hackathons. I'm always excited to connect with fellow innovators and explore new challenges.

I'm a full-stack developer and product builder with a passion for turning complex challenges into elegant, impactful solutions. My journey in technology is driven by a desire to build things that matter, from founding a NASSCOM-funded tech startup in... Show more

A seasoned Data & AI leader currently managing enterprise-scale cloud transformation programs at Avanade Canada, a Microsoft and Accenture partnership. With over 6 years of experience, I specialize in driving end-to-end Azure Data Platform modernization — leveraging Azure Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL), Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Purview Data Governance, and Microsoft Fabric to deliver scalable, secure, and AI-enabled solutions.

My expertise spans technical solution design, hands-on Proof of Concepts, architecture workshops, and leading cross-functional teams through complex data migrations and AI adoption. I collaborate closely with executive stakeholders (CIOs, CTOs) to shape cloud data strategies that accelerate business outcomes and foster innovation.

As a manager, I balance deep technical acumen with leadership — empowering my teams to deliver production-grade solutions while driving customer success and strategic growth. I am passionate about leveraging Microsoft’s cloud and AI capabilities to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data.

A seasoned Data & AI leader currently managing enterprise-scale cloud transformation programs at Avanade Canada, a Microsoft and Accenture partnership. With over 6 years of experience, I specialize in driving end-to-end Azure Data Platform modernizat... Show more

Chikwado Friday
CEO, e-Cleaning Company | Founder, M.consult | Leadership Expert | Inspirational Speaker & Coach

Chikwado Friday is a respected leader known for driving excellence in Nigeria's business world. As CEO of e-Cleaning Company, he leads a modern cleaning services company serving top clients like Globus Bank and Market Square Mall in South-East Nigeria, with a team of over 27 professionals.

He is also the Founder of M.consult, where he helps young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and unlock their potential. Through M.consult, Friday empowers youth to think creatively and lead effectively.

Chikwado Friday is a well-known Leadership Expert, Speaker, and Coach. He shares valuable insights on leadership, growth, and success with individuals and organizations. His skills include Human Resource Leadership and Project Management, helping teams and businesses achieve their goals.

Friday has worked with Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), contributing to their growth through his leadership and strategic advice. He has received multiple awards for his impactful work.

He is committed to continuous improvement and staying up-to-date with industry trends, ensuring he delivers the best outcomes.

Chikwado Friday CEO, e-Cleaning Company | Founder, M.consult | Leadership Expert | Inspirational Speaker & Coach Chikwado Friday is a respected leader known for driving excellence in Nigeria's business world. As CEO of e-Cleaning Company, he lead... Show more

Fulltime open source ambassador and part-time open source lobbyist. Cross community communicator. Tenor in a Pop&Jazz choir. Born in the year of the moon landing. Managing director at Gesellschaft zur Entwicklung von Dingen.

Fulltime open source ambassador and part-time open source lobbyist. Cross community communicator. Tenor in a Pop&Jazz choir. Born in the year of the moon landing. Managing director at Gesellschaft zur Entwicklung von Dingen. Show more

Expert Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) avec une formation complète en économie et des certifications spécialisées en Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist, Consultant, Développeur, PersonalizationAccredited Professional et Data Cloud. Fort d'une expérience avérée en tant qu'ingénieur principal et consultant senior SFMC, il maîtrise l'architecture et l'intégration de solutions SFMC sur diverses technologies. Il démontre une maîtrise technique de la conception de parcours clients, d'e-mails dynamiques et de l'automatisation de la création d'audience, étayée par une solide maîtrise de JavaScript côté serveur, d'Ampscript, de SQL et des microservices. Fort d'une solide expérience professionnelle, il a contribué à des projets d'envergure pour des marques de luxe et des entreprises de sport, démontrant ainsi sa capacité à diriger, innover et mener des campagnes marketing réussies. Autonome et doté d'excellentes compétences en communication, il s'engage à approfondir ses connaissances et à fournir un support et des formations de premier ordre.

Expert Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) avec une formation complète en économie et des certifications spécialisées en Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist, Consultant, Développeur, PersonalizationAccredited Professional et Data Cloud. Fort d'... Show more

Data & AI expert with over 20 years of experience leading data warehousing, business intelligence, and AI initiatives across industries including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Transportation. A seasoned trainer, mentor, and frequent public speaker at industry events. Currently focused on building a best-in-class data team to support our clients' digital transformation journeys in the exciting era of Data and AI. Passionate about innovation—exploring Cloud and IoT through personal pet projects in my spare time.

Data & AI expert with over 20 years of experience leading data warehousing, business intelligence, and AI initiatives across industries including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Transportation. A seasoned trainer, mentor, and frequent publ... Show more

Karl Smith is United Kingdom based duel citizen (UK and EU) working globally specialising in strategic leadership, strategy, planning and design that informs and supports best in class customer engagement, retention and market capture. He is well known for Agile methodologies, CX analytics, UX methods and enterprise technology across multiple industries for both colleague, customer and enterprise objective realisation. He has written and published several books on both Agile and Human-Centered Design and has been blogging since 2001. He is also academically published regarding eCommerce principles and guided interaction. He holds a BA in Design from Middlesex University, London and an MSc in Computer Science from Napier University, Edinburgh. He was recognised for his eminence in Design and Computing by the British Computer Society in 2011 with a Professional Fellowship.

In 2006 he Founded Agile World Consulting in the USA later forming Agile World as a nonprofit in 2020 as a co-founder with Sabrina Noto after the planned 20 years celebration of Agile in the Agile20Reflect Festival.

In 2023, he launched the Customer Agility Framework, integrating AI and UX research to transform customer requirements into actionable strategies. Karl has been instrumental in the evolution of UX, moving from usability UPA diagnostics to UXPA UX strategy and design practices after engaging with the organisation.

"I specialise in establishing new businesses or products/services and core competencies through lean methodologies, agile practices, user and colleague focused design and business process reengineering at senior and leadership levels. My work focuses on both delivering products and services and transitioning technology platforms and operational structures resulting in market capture, market entry, market optimisation, enhanced efficiency, improved customer experience, increased market capability and value creation".

As Chief Product/Technology Officer at All me ™, a pioneering social media application, I’m focused on developing user-centric and privacy-focused platform designed to counter platform degradation and enhance genuine connections. With expertise in AI, product vision, development and strategy, I lead the creation of this new way of engaging that empowers users in a privacy by default experience of digital interaction.

Karl Smith is United Kingdom based duel citizen (UK and EU) working globally specialising in strategic leadership, strategy, planning and design that informs and supports best in class customer engagement, retention and market capture. He is well kno... Show more

Chaney Fletcher is a devoted mother of seven, married to her best friend, and a published author. She holds a bachelor's degree in digital marketing and is a certified HS-BCP (Human Services Board Certified Practitioner), a Joy Potential Certified Coach, and a Reiki Master. Chaney is the founder of Fostering New Hope LLC, where she offers a variety of coaching services and digital marketing services. Chaney has spoken in front of crowds of up to 75,000 attendees.

Despite facing significant challenges in her early life, including the loss of her father at 12, her biological mother's struggle with alcoholism, aging out of foster care, becoming a teen mom to a special needs child, enduring two divorces before the age of 25, and living in a domestic violence shelter, Chaney's resilience and determination have been the driving force behind her success. Through unwavering perseverance and an unbreakable spirit, she transformed her hardships into opportunities for growth and empowerment.

Additionally, Chaney is a certified Joy Potential Coach through the Joy Potential Institute, which focuses on helping women unlock their inner joy, align with their true purpose, and experience authentic happiness. Joy Potential emphasizes spiritual growth, self-awareness, and practical strategies to cultivate joy from within, enabling women to live more fulfilled and balanced lives.

Her latest book serves as a testament to her unwavering faith and resilience. Packed with invaluable resources, practical tips, and thought-provoking journal prompts, it is a powerful guide for individuals striving to overcome life's obstacles. Through the lens of her Christian faith, Chaney shares deeply personal insights and experiences, offering readers inspiration and guidance as they navigate their own journeys toward healing and wholeness. Her unwavering commitment to empowering others shines through every page, making her book a beacon of hope for those facing adversity.

Chaney Fletcher is a devoted mother of seven, married to her best friend, and a published author. She holds a bachelor's degree in digital marketing and is a certified HS-BCP (Human Services Board Certified Practitioner), a Joy Potential Certified Co... Show more

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVentures, she heads a 25+ member cybersecurity team and drives end-to-end execution of projects spanning red teaming, GRC audits, DevSecOps, cloud hardening, and application security.
She has conducted over 200 VAPT assessments across web, mobile, APIs, network, and cloud environments, and built platforms like ASM, SCA, and CSPM to shift clients from reactive to proactive security. Her expertise extends to phishing simulations, malware assessments, and incident response evaluations.
Beyond hands-on execution, Antara shapes business strategy by planning the annual cybersecurity roadmap, scaling service offerings, mentoring talent, and aligning internal processes to standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, IRDAI, RBI, HIPAA, and NIST. She played a key role in achieving CERT-IN empanelment and in building proactive GRC maturity models with cyber risk scoring, threat profiling, policy authoring, and audit frameworks.
A respected thought leader and speaker at OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon, and InfosecGirls, Antara contributes actively to the security community via Medium and GitHub. Her leadership spans technical depth, client advisory, board-level risk communication, and enterprise-grade product development.
Her philosophy: “Security isnʼt a checkbox — itʼs a culture. And it must evolve faster than the threats it defends against.”

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVent... Show more

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result of the UK's increasing demand for electric vehicles. This includes forecasting scenarios for electric vehicle uptake and battery market shares in the UK, and developing a framework to assess the holistic sustainability impacts of these scenarios. They are also a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at their University and are kindly funded by the Leverhulme Trust through the TRANSFORM Doctoral Programme.

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result ... Show more

I’m a CX and product leader obsessed with designing experiences that feel as good as they work. From building customer journeys and operational systems from scratch, to driving adoption and loyalty with behavioral nudges—I help brands move with clarity, empathy, and intention.

Right now, I lead Customer Experience at Magnum Insight, where I shape service design and experience strategy across key touchpoints. I’ve worked across tech, AI, fintech, and immigration—especially in fast-moving environments where nothing existed before.

Whether it’s CX, ops, or product thinking, I care about structure that serves both customers and teams. I also mentor up-and-coming CX professionals and believe the best systems are the ones that make people feel seen.

I’m a CX and product leader obsessed with designing experiences that feel as good as they work. From building customer journeys and operational systems from scratch, to driving adoption and loyalty with behavioral nudges—I help brands move with clari... Show more

Pavel Lukasenko is the CTO at Kenzap, where he leads cloud architecture initiatives. He manages multiple Kubernetes clusters across regional data centers to host SaaS products. A winner of the Open Innovation Challenge for digitising the customs tax declaration process for the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, he brings deep expertise in full-stack development and has successfully delivered solutions to over 4,000 SME clients worldwide.

Pavel Lukasenko is the CTO at Kenzap, where he leads cloud architecture initiatives. He manages multiple Kubernetes clusters across regional data centers to host SaaS products. A winner of the Open Innovation Challenge for digitising the customs tax ... Show more

Tim works for a company in the energy sector, handling their IT and business application needs. He enjoys music, sci-fi, the occasional video game, and nerding out with math-based design solutions.

Tim works for a company in the energy sector, handling their IT and business application needs. He enjoys music, sci-fi, the occasional video game, and nerding out with math-based design solutions. Show more

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python).
Hefesto de los hackers

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python). Hefesto de los hackers Show more

My name is Akhmad Sofwan, I am a lecturer in Records and Archive Management, Vocational Education Program, Universitas Indonesia. I also involve in Tangguh Expansion Project cost service as Senior Data Analyst in PT.Surveyor Indonesia.

My name is Akhmad Sofwan, I am a lecturer in Records and Archive Management, Vocational Education Program, Universitas Indonesia. I also involve in Tangguh Expansion Project cost service as Senior Data Analyst in PT.Surveyor Indonesia. Show more

Sandhya Menon is a passionate Data Engineer with over a decade of experience wrking with data. Her journey spans Data warehousing, Statistical data modelling, Analytics with a strong focus on SQL, dbt, data modeling and scalable architectures. She enjoys turning complex, messy data problems into reliable solutions that teams can trust and that scale with both data and people

Sandhya Menon is a passionate Data Engineer with over a decade of experience wrking with data. Her journey spans Data warehousing, Statistical data modelling, Analytics with a strong focus on SQL, dbt, data modeling and scalable architectures. She en... Show more

Christophe is an engineer entrepreneur passionate about creating value through collaboration. He has been involved in open source communities for 20 years also acting as an evangelist for numerous open source projects. At Savoir-faire Linux, he drives strategic and technological partnerships to develop new market, particularly those related to the Energy sector.
He is the main representative of the company to the Linux Foundation Energy where he plays a role of promotion and evangelist of the activities and projects. He actively participates in the development and success of the SEAPATH project, in which Savoir-faire Linux is very involved.

Christophe is an engineer entrepreneur passionate about creating value through collaboration. He has been involved in open source communities for 20 years also acting as an evangelist for numerous open source projects. At Savoir-faire Linux, he drive... Show more

Dansturn Kimbowa is Co-founder and Operations Lead at Nearly Free Energy, building community-owned microgrids using open-source energy infrastructure in Uganda. A registered electrical engineer with 10+ years’ experience in grid integration, substations, solar-grid systems, and utility operations, he previously led engineering projects at Umeme Ltd, including solar integration into Uganda’s national grid. He now leads deployment of resilient community microgrids and DER systems.

Dansturn Kimbowa is Co-founder and Operations Lead at Nearly Free Energy, building community-owned microgrids using open-source energy infrastructure in Uganda. A registered electrical engineer with 10+ years’ experience in grid integration, substati... Show more

Aaron Tushabe is a technologist and entrepreneur with 10+ years’ experience in platform engineering, reliability, and open-source infrastructure. He has led product engineering teams at DroneUp, Citi, and ThoughtWorks. As Co-founder of Nearly Free Energy, he is building community-owned microgrids in East Africa using open-source energy technologies, advancing resilient and affordable energy systems for communities connected to unreliable grids.

Aaron Tushabe is a technologist and entrepreneur with 10+ years’ experience in platform engineering, reliability, and open-source infrastructure. He has led product engineering teams at DroneUp, Citi, and ThoughtWorks. As Co-founder of Nearly Free En... Show more

Miguel Olivan from CIRCE brings 20 years of software development experience to the energy sector, focusing on data acquisition, data analysis, and SCADA systems. He develops software for Digital Substations based on the IEC 61850 standard, specifically oriented to protection functions and power quality. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics and an M.Sc. in Systems and Computer Science, combining an academic background with engineering experience to address energy innovations.

Miguel Olivan from CIRCE brings 20 years of software development experience to the energy sector, focusing on data acquisition, data analysis, and SCADA systems. He develops software for Digital Substations based on the IEC 61850 standard, specifical... Show more

Ola Lawal is a Senior Manager, Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Ledcor Industries Inc., a diversified organization operating across building, civil infrastructure, telecommunications, mining, pipeline, power, and energy sectors, with a workforce of over 7,000 employees across more than 20 locations in North America.

He brings over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and risk management, with a recent focus on AI security governance. Ola holds a Master of Science in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, a Master of Business Administration from the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Over the course of his career, Ola has led the design and implementation of cyber risk and compliance programs across multiple industries. He previously served as Manager of IT Risk and Compliance at a Canadian Fortune 500 organization, where he directed enterprise-wide IT security risk and compliance initiatives. His experience also includes delivering a large-scale industrial control systems (ICS) security program for a leading energy company in the Middle East, as well as consulting engagements across the financial services, energy, and technology sectors.

Ola is the author of the AI Security Integration Framework (AISIF), an open and publicly available model that integrates leading AI security frameworks, including MITRE ATLAS, OWASP LLM Top 10, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and ISO/IEC 42001:2023, into a unified five-layer architecture for governing, engineering, and operating secure AI systems. The framework, along with its companion assessment tools, is released under a Creative Commons license and made freely available to the practitioner community.

Ola Lawal is a Senior Manager, Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Ledcor Industries Inc., a diversified organization operating across building, civil infrastructure, telecommunications, mining, pipeline, power, and energy sectors, wit... Show more

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an MBA, Soumya brings a rare dual lens, translating deep technical architecture decisions into business outcomes and product strategy. He is an IEEE member and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work spans API-driven IoT platforms, real-time energy management systems, and developer-facing product design. Soumya is passionate about building APIs that don't just work, but scale, delight developers, and create lasting platform ecosystems.

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an ... Show more

Engineer, educator, and bilingual public speaker with more than 40 years of experience in engineering, product development, and technology leadership. Following a long career in industry, he has dedicated his work to helping non-technical audiences better understand Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, and the social implications of technological change through lifelong learning programs, universities, public institutions, and community education initiatives.

He regularly attends international conferences and technical forums to stay current with rapidly evolving developments and bring audiences informed, balanced, and up-to-date perspectives. His presentations combine practical insight, real-world examples, ethical reflection, and what he describes as a message of “cautious optimism” toward today’s transformative technologies.

Engineer, educator, and bilingual public speaker with more than 40 years of experience in engineering, product development, and technology leadership. Following a long career in industry, he has dedicated his work to helping non-technical audiences b... Show more

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Tiangay Samandia Massaquoi is a Data and AI governance practitioner, software engineer, policy expert, and emerging technology strategist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public sector data systems, and digital governance in West Africa.
She currently serves as a Data Expert under a Global Partnership for Education Programme, embedded within the Planning and Policy Directorate of Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education — where she works directly on data systems, policy design, and evidence-based planning at the heart of government.
As a software engineer, Tiangay is passionate about building applications that solve real, everyday problems for Sierra Leoneans — grounded in the belief that technology should be felt in people’s lives, not just debated in policy rooms. She is a passionate advocate for harnessing artificial intelligence to transform Sierra Leone and the broader West African region from reactive societies into predictive ones — using data and intelligent systems to anticipate challenges, allocate resources smarter, and get ahead of crises before they arrive.

Tiangay’s academic formation is both unusually broad and deliberately interconnected. She holds a Master’s in Global Public Policy with Distinction from SOAS University of London, where her research interrogated how donor-driven implementation shapes policy practice in Sierra Leone’s education sector. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at the University of York — extending her expertise to the technical frontier of AI. She further holds a Postgraduate qualification in Education from University College London, and a Postgraduate qualification in Poverty and Development from the University of Sussex — giving her a rigorous grounding in the human development conditions that technology must ultimately serve.

Her work spans AI readiness, data governance frameworks, and the institutional conditions that determine whether technology serves public good or bypasses it. She is a vocal advocate for rethinking AI priorities in African public institutions — arguing that governance infrastructure must be built alongside, not after, AI deployment.
Tiangay is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and brings to every platform the rare combination of technical knowledge, policy fluency, hands-on engineering experience, and the lived perspective of a practitioner working inside a West African government institution.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Tiangay Samandia Massaquoi is a Data and AI governance practitioner, software engineer, policy expert, and emerging technology strategist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public sector data systems, and digital governance in We... Show more

Nico Rikken has a track record in maximizing the potential of Free and Open Source Software in the energy sector and in the Netherlands. As Open Source Ambassador at grid operator Alliander he helps make open source project participation successful and ensure control over the company software supply chain. As Country Coordinator for the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) he has successfully influenced policy to ensure the rights of open source software users and developers.

Nico Rikken has a track record in maximizing the potential of Free and Open Source Software in the energy sector and in the Netherlands. As Open Source Ambassador at grid operator Alliander he helps make open source project participation successful a... Show more

Régis Le Drézen is a recognized expert in smart grids and energy transition. With over 20 years of experience at EDF, RTE and Enedis, he has led major innovation and infrastructure programs, including Smart Grid Vendée and e-mobility initiatives. Former Managing Director of Think Smartgrids, he now contributes to accelerating digitalization and industrial transformation of energy systems.

Régis Le Drézen is a recognized expert in smart grids and energy transition. With over 20 years of experience at EDF, RTE and Enedis, he has led major innovation and infrastructure programs, including Smart Grid Vendée and e-mobility initiatives. For... Show more

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while Frode brings the technical imagination and engineering mindset. Together, they form the heart and structure of Sepha Soul.

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while F... Show more