Amit Arora is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in database, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He partners with financial technology and global energy customers, as well as AWS Certified Partners, to deliver technical guidance and architect cloud solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Amit brings deep expertise in cloud migration and AI-driven modernization, helping organizations migrate and modernize their existing database environments to the AWS Cloud — and harness the power of AI and machine learning to unlock greater scalability, performance, and innovation.

Amit Arora is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in database, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He partners with financial technology and global energy customers, as well as AWS Certified Partners, to deliver techn... Show more

Rajan Desai is a data scientist and co-founder of Fulton Ring, working at the intersection of infrastructure, geospatial systems, and power.

Rajan Desai is a data scientist and co-founder of Fulton Ring, working at the intersection of infrastructure, geospatial systems, and power. Show more

With over five years of specialized experience in utility billing, Racquel Pinto currently serves as a Water Billing Clerk in the City of Evanston, dedicated to operational excellence. Beyond her primary role, she is a deeply engaged leader within the industry, serving on the ISAWWA Technology and Women in Water committees and contributing to the Legacy Project for Women in Local Government committee. A passionate advocate for equity, Racquel has also participated with the REDI and Black Implementation Group committees to help shape a more inclusive future for her city. When she isn't collaborating with committees or working on diversity initiatives, Racquel enjoys exploring the world through international cuisine and traveling with her family.

With over five years of specialized experience in utility billing, Racquel Pinto currently serves as a Water Billing Clerk in the City of Evanston, dedicated to operational excellence. Beyond her primary role, she is a deeply engaged leader within th... Show more

Directeur adjoint de GreenAlp, j'ai en charge des missions de Gouvernance & Organisations. J'ai porté des projets de transformation, d'innovation ou de refonte d'activité.

Coach professionnel, je m'attache à faciliter la mise en mouvement, en particulier de collectifs.

Directeur adjoint de GreenAlp, j'ai en charge des missions de Gouvernance & Organisations. J'ai porté des projets de transformation, d'innovation ou de refonte d'activité. Coach professionnel, je m'attache à faciliter la mise en mouvement, en part... Show more

Lisa Silipigno is an engineer, executive coach, and leadership practitioner with decades of global experience in the energy industry. She has held diverse roles at SLB (formerly Schlumberger), including field engineering, line management, sales, business development, product development, training, and human resources, with assignments in the United States, France, India, China, and most recently as HR Manager in Saudi Arabia. Lisa holds a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in petroleum engineering, is an ICF-accredited coach, and is certified by SIY Global in mindfulness-based emotional intelligence leadership.

Lisa Silipigno is an engineer, executive coach, and leadership practitioner with decades of global experience in the energy industry. She has held diverse roles at SLB (formerly Schlumberger), including field engineering, line management, sales, busi... Show more

Nyekach Wihioka is a product designer and systems thinker specializing in complex technical platforms. He has experience bridging AI, robotics, and data-driven systems with human-centered design, focusing on usability, operational reliability, and risk-aware product development. Nyekach has led product design and strategy for AI-enabled robotics and software platforms, translating prototypes into production-ready systems deployed across high-stakes environments. His work emphasizes system interpretability, trust, and safety while navigating real-world constraints, including infrastructure limitations, energy reliability, and diverse operator skills. Nyekach combines engineering knowledge with design methodology to provide actionable insights for builders and engineers seeking to deploy deep tech solutions effectively.

Nyekach Wihioka is a product designer and systems thinker specializing in complex technical platforms. He has experience bridging AI, robotics, and data-driven systems with human-centered design, focusing on usability, operational reliability, and ri... Show more

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España.

(2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona UAB.

(3). Maestría Derecho Internacional Humanitario y Justicia Penal Internacional (DIH), L'Institut International de Postgrau UOC / Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja CICR / Barcelona, España.

(4) Maestría en Derecho Penal Internacional, Escuela de Postgrados, Universidad de Granada - España.

* * Líneas de Investigación: Bienes Culturales Protegidos por el Derecho Internacional; Derecho de los Refugiados; México como Miembro en la Corte Penal Internacional.

*** Derecho Espacial Internacional.

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España. (2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Bar... Show more

The Climate Adventurer
Bernice Notenboom is one of the world's most prominent explorers focusing on the climate crisis. She translates complex scientific data from the Earth's most remote regions into compelling stories for a global audience. She splits her time between the Netherlands and the mountains of Fernie, British Columbia. Bernice Notenboom's latest work and documentaries focus heavily on the intersection of extreme survival and climate action. Here is the summary of her newest book and where to find her films:

New Book: Survival Mind (2025)
Released in October 2025, Survival Mind moves beyond technical survival gear to explore the "inner equipment" of the human brain.

The Core Question: Why do some people survive extreme life-and-death situations while others do not? Is it instinct, mental strength, or pure luck?

Scientific Insight: Notenboom combines hair-raising personal stories from her expeditions (including a near-fatal accident in Siberia) with neuroscience to explain how the brain makes decisions under intense pressure. Key Takeaway: The book is designed to help readers build resilience and "mental vitality" for everyday life and the growing challenges of the climate crisis. It has been praised by physiologists and critics for its clear, personal style that makes you feel like an expedition member yourself.

The Climate Adventurer Bernice Notenboom is one of the world's most prominent explorers focusing on the climate crisis. She translates complex scientific data from the Earth's most remote regions into compelling stories for a global audience. She sp... Show more

Tushar Dasgupta is a results-driven Senior Product Manager with deep expertise in supply chain optimization, product management, and large-scale e-commerce operations. With a proven track record of driving significant inventory improvements and delivering substantial cost savings, Tushar brings a powerful combination of strategic vision, technical proficiency, and operational execution to every role. where he has led transformative initiatives across supply chain and marketplace platforms. His innovations include the design and deployment of automated buying systems, predictive inventory monitoring tools leveraging SQL and Generative AI, and seasonal planning models incorporating price elasticity. These initiatives have contributed to major financial impacts, including cost savings, improved inventory allocation, and enhanced seasonal planning efficiencies.
Before his current role, Tushar held senior supply chain and product roles at Walmart Ecommerce and NTPC Ltd, one of India’s largest energy conglomerates. At Walmart, he scaled omnichannel SKU availability significantly and reduced peak season out-of-stock incidents. At NTPC, he spearheaded procurement digitization and led emergency project delivery during national crises, resulting in major savings and revenue gains. Tushar holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, with a concentration in Supply Chain and Product Management, and a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from NIT Nagpur. His technical skill set includes SQL, Tableau, Python, Power BI, AutoCAD, and enterprise systems like SAP.
Beyond his professional achievements, Tushar is an active community leader. He has served as a village magistrate conducting high-turnout national elections, organized science camps for underprivileged youth, and led fundraising drives for disaster relief.

Tushar Dasgupta is a results-driven Senior Product Manager with deep expertise in supply chain optimization, product management, and large-scale e-commerce operations. With a proven track record of driving significant inventory improvements and deliv... Show more

Laolu leads Leke Services, a firm focused on helping leaders build data‑driven, scalable mobility and energy systems. He has supported ecosystem research, market intelligence, and strategy work across Africa’s EV and battery sectors; including contributions to climate‑tech ecosystem analyses. His recent work focuses on building Nigeria’s EV market intelligence foundation, mapping key players across vehicles, batteries, and charging, and identifying the conditions required for bankable scale. He blends systems thinking, operational diligence, and clarity of execution to help stakeholders reduce risk, improve unit economics, and accelerate the mobility transition.

Laolu leads Leke Services, a firm focused on helping leaders build data‑driven, scalable mobility and energy systems. He has supported ecosystem research, market intelligence, and strategy work across Africa’s EV and battery sectors; including contri... Show more

Imad did his PhD in explainable Neural Networks from Deakin University. He has 16 years of industry and 3 years of academic experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Technologies. Imad is a co-founder of Advent Atum operating in Autonomous Systems and anti-drone technologies.

Imad did his PhD in explainable Neural Networks from Deakin University. He has 16 years of industry and 3 years of academic experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Technologies. Imad is a co-founder of Advent Atum operating in Autonomous Systems ... Show more

Pratham Jain is a Machine Learning Engineer working on IoT, TinyML, and customer analytics platforms across HVAC and solar energy systems at Bosch and Luminous Power (Schneider Electric). His work spans embedded ML for edge devices, IoT data modeling and pipelines, and cloud-native services for monitoring, diagnostics, and user-facing analytics. He builds end-to-end solutions from device telemetry to intelligent applications, primarily on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem with Spark-based data processing and scalable backend services.

Pratham Jain is a Machine Learning Engineer working on IoT, TinyML, and customer analytics platforms across HVAC and solar energy systems at Bosch and Luminous Power (Schneider Electric). His work spans embedded ML for edge devices, IoT data modeling... Show more

Pensée Dyslexique, entrepreneur, agilité, écoute, sensibilité, écoresponsabilité et résiliant sont quelques traits de ma personnalité.
J’ai travaillé dans le monde de l’industrie agroalimentaire, le BTP, l’Energie, transport, le levage l’évènementielle et maintenant responsable partenariat d’une ESN .
Ayant plus de 20 ans d’expériences dans le mangement transverse, le recrutement et la gestion opérationnel avec un grain de RSE.

Pensée Dyslexique, entrepreneur, agilité, écoute, sensibilité, écoresponsabilité et résiliant sont quelques traits de ma personnalité. J’ai travaillé dans le monde de l’industrie agroalimentaire, le BTP, l’Energie, transport, le levage l’évènementie... Show more

Nick Schenck is the co-founder & CEO of 3rd + Lamar, a strategic video partner to high-growth tech companies. His video agency has produced content and campaigns for brands such as Meta, Adobe, SkyFi, EliseAI, Edelman, and Outrider. He has 20+ years of marketing and content experience across tech, media, energy, and sports & entertainment. He has a B.A. from USC and an M.B.A. from Rice University.

Nick Schenck is the co-founder & CEO of 3rd + Lamar, a strategic video partner to high-growth tech companies. His video agency has produced content and campaigns for brands such as Meta, Adobe, SkyFi, EliseAI, Edelman, and Outrider. He has 20+ years ... Show more

Pragati Naikare is a Machine Learning Engineer at Tesla, where she builds scalable ML and Generative AI systems across insurance, energy, and sales platforms. Her work spans RAG architectures, multimodal models, neural search, and real-time ML services that power high-impact decision systems at scale.

Pragati Naikare is a Machine Learning Engineer at Tesla, where she builds scalable ML and Generative AI systems across insurance, energy, and sales platforms. Her work spans RAG architectures, multimodal models, neural search, and real-time ML servic... Show more

Nirajkumar Radhasharan Barot is a Lead Software Developer with over 15 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions for Fortune 500 companies across financial services, energy, and industrial sectors. He specializes in cloud-native microservices platforms, event-driven systems, and digital transformation initiatives that drive operational efficiency and strategic innovation.
Currently at JPMorgan Chase, Niraj leads end-to-end design and implementation of Morgan Money, a leading institutional trading platform managing $31.1B+ in daily trading volume and $400B+ in assets under management. He architected the Cash Optimizer—a rules-based automation engine that transformed liquidity management for 6,700+ corporate clients, significantly increasing transaction efficiency and reducing manual treasury operations. His technical leadership spans full-stack engineering across Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS EKS, and Kubernetes, with deep expertise in real-time transaction orchestration, compliance automation, and disaster recovery patterns ensuring high system availability.
Previously at USAA, Niraj designed and implemented the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) platform, a mission-critical operational risk management system serving multiple business lines. He automated control testing and validation workflows, significantly reducing manual processing time while ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance with OCC and FRB standards.
At Halliburton, Niraj engineered the data backbone for iCruise, an intelligent rotary steerable system revolutionizing directional drilling. He designed high-performance telemetry pipelines processing real-time downhole sensor data, enabling predictive analytics that optimized non-productive drilling time and delivered substantial cost savings per well. His work supported autonomous drilling initiatives across global deployments in the Caspian Sea, North Sea, and Gulf of Mexico.
Across his career, Niraj has demonstrated exceptional impact through technical innovation, team leadership, and business alignment. He has been recognized with multiple industry awards including the Adam Smith Awards 2024, Hart Energy Engineering Awards, and LTTS World Quality Congress Award. His expertise spans microservices architecture, DevOps enablement (Jenkins, Terraform, CI/CD), observability (Splunk, Dynatrace), security governance (OAuth2, RBAC, AES-256 encryption), and AI/ML integration.
Niraj holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from SP University and is SAFe® 5.0 certified. He is passionate about mentoring engineering teams, driving automation-first design principles, and translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions that deliver measurable enterprise value.

Nirajkumar Radhasharan Barot is a Lead Software Developer with over 15 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions for Fortune 500 companies across financial services, energy, and industrial sectors. He special... Show more

Head of Product & Innovation with 11 years of experience in the power sector and product management/leadership.

Enthusiast of every action and product that drives societal transformation.

MBA in Economic and Production Engineering
Master’s in Energy for Sustainability (University of Coimbra / MIT Portugal).

Head of Product & Innovation with 11 years of experience in the power sector and product management/leadership. Enthusiast of every action and product that drives societal transformation. MBA in Economic and Production Engineering Master’s in ... Show more

Dr. Denise Turley is a dynamic and influential leader with over a decade of experience in bridging the gap between technology and education. As a Vice President of Technology, she spearheads the strategic development and operational oversight of enterprise-wide technology solutions, driving efficiency and AI innovation. In her role, she cultivates a forward-looking vision, guiding the evolution, adoption, and performance of key corporate systems.

Dr. Turley is also an esteemed Assistant Professor, where she integrates cutting-edge AI tools into her curriculum to enhance learning outcomes. Her dual role in academia and industry uniquely positions her as a bridge builder, empowering the next generation of tech leaders while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Turley captivates audiences with her infectious enthusiasm and actionable insights, inspiring them to embrace AI and technology in transformative ways. Her dedication to education and technology, combined with her commitment to diversity and inclusion, makes her a compelling voice in the field.

Previous Speaking Topics:

Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Education
AI Innovations in Enterprise Technology Solutions
Integrating AI Tools in Academic Curriculum
Driving Efficiency with AI
Empowering Women in Technology
Creating Supportive Networks for Women
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Technology Fields

Dr. Turley's expertise and passion have made her a guiding light for aspiring women in tech, a champion of AI-driven solutions, and a leader in creating supportive networks that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Dr. Denise Turley is a dynamic and influential leader with over a decade of experience in bridging the gap between technology and education. As a Vice President of Technology, she spearheads the strategic development and operational oversight of ente... Show more

Started out as an HPC system admin, Xavier is currently manager of the HPC operations team at CEA. He coordinates CEA's technical activities around the Alice Recoque infrastructure, the future second exascale system of EuroHPC. Xavier is also the lead developer and manager of the Environment Modules open source project.

Started out as an HPC system admin, Xavier is currently manager of the HPC operations team at CEA. He coordinates CEA's technical activities around the Alice Recoque infrastructure, the future second exascale system of EuroHPC. Xavier is also the lea... Show more

Mike Ullrich ist Managing Consultant bei der Objektkultur. Neben den 13 Jahren Erfahrungen im Projektgeschäft mit Microsoft Cloud Technologien zieht er seine Erfahrung aus 9 Jahren in einem KI-Start-Up, aus der Gründung und Skalierung eines eigenen Unternehmens. Sein Fokus ist Dynamics 365 Customer Experience, Power Platform und Copilot Studio.

Mike Ullrich ist Managing Consultant bei der Objektkultur. Neben den 13 Jahren Erfahrungen im Projektgeschäft mit Microsoft Cloud Technologien zieht er seine Erfahrung aus 9 Jahren in einem KI-Start-Up, aus der Gründung und Skalierung eines eigenen U... Show more

Bernd Rederlechner ist ein "Principal Lead" Enterprise Architect mit Vorliebe für DevOps, Cloud Native und Code. Er übernimmt regelmäßig Architekturverantwortung in Konzeption und Entwicklung von realen Produkten und Lösungen. Als ehrenamtlicher Host der Magenta Architecture Community, aber auch über Veröffentlichungen und Vorträge mit Praxisbezug, inspiriert er Entwickler, junge Architekten und Kunden aller Ebenen mit einem Fokus auf menschliche Herausforderungen in der Digitalisierung.

Bernd Rederlechner ist ein "Principal Lead" Enterprise Architect mit Vorliebe für DevOps, Cloud Native und Code. Er übernimmt regelmäßig Architekturverantwortung in Konzeption und Entwicklung von realen Produkten und Lösungen. Als ehrenamtlicher Hos... Show more

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Parvaiz has had the privilege of managing these organizations' security programs as the CISO.

Kashif is currently the Vice President and CISO of Arancia, in this role he regularly engages with senior executives from clients across all verticals to assess, review and improve their cyber programs.
Prior to his role at Arancia, Mr. Parvaiz was the Regional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a group of the largest hospitals in Ontario. Mr. Parvaiz has overseen the implementation of several successful enterprise-wide security awareness, vulnerability management, risk mitigation, security operations, and incident response programs. In addition, Mr. Parvaiz has developed, managed, and maintained detailed roadmaps to raise organizational cyber maturity levels. Mr. Parvaiz regularly reported to CEOs and board members and has managed multi-million-dollar portfolios. Mr. Parvaiz is an active member in the cyber community and has led thought leadership roundtable discussions for Gartner, IANS and Forrester as well as delivered many keynote presentations at security conferences. Finally, Mr. Parvaiz holds multiple industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO and CRISC as well as an MBA.

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Pa... Show more

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML engineer, he has built systems from 0→1, including large-scale data pipelines with significant cost savings. He also co-authored a research paper on wildfire spread prediction models, cited over 50 times, which has gained renewed relevance amid recent wildfire events in Los Angeles.

https://github.com/ashwinpn
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mHMnqNQAAAAJ&hl

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML ... Show more

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She has also collaborated with a number of coalitions and elected officials across Illinois to strengthen and pass legislation, including the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. An avid lover of the Great Lakes, Kylah has worked on a number of policy research projects related to Great Lakes waterways and water systems and how they interact with climate change, clean drinking water access, and invasive species. She is currently working as a Relationship Manager with Cook County’s Build Up Cook program, working closely with municipalities in South and West Suburban Cook County to move both water and vertical infrastructure projects from start to finish. In her free time, Kylah can be found baking at home or lounging by Lake Michigan.

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She ha... Show more

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le projet Laafi-Kurabi, couvrant le Mali, le Niger et le Burkina Faso, et chef d’équipe du projet Digitalise Youth Niger, une initiative portée par des jeunes pour promouvoir un usage responsable et sécurisé du numérique. Son travail repose sur des approches de terrain, centrées sur les langues locales, l’implication des jeunes et l’adaptation aux réalités des communautés rurales et périurbaines.

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le proje... Show more

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science Show more

Energy Engineer, with 30+ years in Electrical Engineering, Extra low voltage systems, Solar Photovoltaic Energy and smart Electric Vehicles Supply Equipments.
Mobility Electrifying trainer at the order of Engineers, Lebanon.

Energy Engineer, with 30+ years in Electrical Engineering, Extra low voltage systems, Solar Photovoltaic Energy and smart Electric Vehicles Supply Equipments. Mobility Electrifying trainer at the order of Engineers, Lebanon. Show more

José es ingeniero de software con más de una década de experiencia liderando proyectos de software y machine learning utilizados por millones de usuarios en EE. UU. y Latinoamérica, en sectores como salud, finanzas, energía, entre otros. Actualmente implementa Agentic AI para desarrollar agentes inteligentes orientados a la observabilidad de aplicaciones. Es Senior Member del IEEE, Ingeniero de Sistemas con MBA, Certified Java Programmer, Google & AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer, y actualmente cursa una maestría en Machine Learning en el Georgia Institute of Technology.

José es ingeniero de software con más de una década de experiencia liderando proyectos de software y machine learning utilizados por millones de usuarios en EE. UU. y Latinoamérica, en sectores como salud, finanzas, energía, entre otros. Actualmente ... Show more

Aliu Toheeb Olaitan is a Tech Educator, Innovator, and the Lead Partner at Bravpuls Technologies. With expertise in Blockchain, AI, and Web Development, he is passionate about emerging technologies and their intersection with education and community development, empowering individuals to embrace tech-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

Aliu Toheeb Olaitan is a Tech Educator, Innovator, and the Lead Partner at Bravpuls Technologies. With expertise in Blockchain, AI, and Web Development, he is passionate about emerging technologies and their intersection with education and community ... Show more

Katongole Adam is a Civil Engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda, and an emerging AI innovator passionate about building technologies that give African communities a voice in the digital age. Beyond his engineering studies, Adam is leading pioneering work in low-resource speech technologies, currently developing a Luganda text-to-speech (TTS) system designed to produce natural, intelligible voices for one of Uganda’s most widely spoken languages.

He is the President of the Mbarara University Engineering Society (MUES), a Mastercard Foundation Fellow, and a finalist at the IEEE Africa Entrepreneurship Summit, where he has pitched projects ranging from AgriTech solutions to AI-powered EdTech platforms. His work bridges technical innovation and social impact, with a strong focus on how AI can empower local languages, education, and entrepreneurship in Africa

Katongole Adam is a Civil Engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda, and an emerging AI innovator passionate about building technologies that give African communities a voice in the digital age. Beyond his eng... Show more