Energy & Basic Resources

Valued experts focusing on the exploration, production, and management of energy sources and raw materials

Ben Saunders

Ben Saunders

Strategic digital change leader, with experience of operating at C-Level in both consulting and industry. A proven track record of executing large-scale transformation programs and digital delivery across Retail Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, and Commodities sectors.

Significant experience in enterprise IT modernisation and consistent reputation for unlocking business value through driving the adoption of Public Cloud, DevOps and Agile ways of working, specifically in regulated organisations.

Currently leading a number of enterprise organisations as part of their respective data mesh transformation efforts, to unlock the potential for scaled AI & ML adoption.

Strategic digital change leader, with experience of operating at C-Level in both consulting and industry. A proven track record of executing large-scale transformation programs and digital delivery across Retail Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, a... Show more

Atwiine Frank

Atwiine Frank

Frank Atwiine Is the Founder Gripzo Establishment Ltd, has worked as a business development Officer at maisha meds to for maisha meds point of sale software.
currently doing Digital transformation course at IEEE.
Worked as Research Assistant for Ministry of Energy and mineral development.
zindi Africa Ambassador to Uganda
AMLD Ambassador to Uganda

Frank Atwiine Is the Founder Gripzo Establishment Ltd, has worked as a business development Officer at maisha meds to for maisha meds point of sale software. currently doing Digital transformation course at IEEE. Worked as Research Assistant for... Show more

Abdulmohsen Al-Ahmed

Abdulmohsen Al-Ahmed

Abdulmohsen is a Cybersecurity Consultant with Saudi Aramco and his focus area is IT and security of many types of industrial control systems, data communication systems, firewalls and historians. He joined Aramco in 2006 and has worked in upstream oil and gas for 17 years. He has a bachelor degree in Computer Engineering from King Fahad University for Petroleum & Minerals.

Abdulmohsen is a Cybersecurity Consultant with Saudi Aramco and his focus area is IT and security of many types of industrial control systems, data communication systems, firewalls and historians. He joined Aramco in 2006 and has worked in upstream o... Show more

Jeff Wright

Jeff Wright

Results-oriented Group Product Manager with 10+ years of software development and 2+ years in product management. With a strong belief in the potential of renewable energy and technology, he is dedicated to creating a greener and more sustainable future.

Results-oriented Group Product Manager with 10+ years of software development and 2+ years in product management. With a strong belief in the potential of renewable energy and technology, he is dedicated to creating a greener and more sustainable fut... Show more

Qudsia Kanwal

Qudsia Kanwal

Qudsia Kanwal is a doctoral candidate at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, studying Environmental Science and Engineering. Currently, she is a remote visiting PhD candidate at KAUST, KSA. Her dissertation research will focus on a Chinese national project for industrial waste recovery. Research interests include Anthropogenic Circularity, Waste Management, Circular Economy, and Sustainability. In line with her doctoral research, she has also written a few articles about hazardous waste, toxicity and sustainable recycling. She joined as a doctoral scholar at the School of Environment, Tsinghua University, China, in 2018.

Qudsia Kanwal is a doctoral candidate at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, studying Environmental Science and Engineering. Currently, she is a remote visiting PhD candidate at KAUST, KSA. Her dissertation research will focus on a Chinese nationa... Show more

Frank Otieno

Frank Otieno

I am an accomplished Product Design and Development expert with four years of experience since earning my undergraduate degree. Pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Dedan Kimathi University provided me with a strong foundation in my field, and I have since showcased my proficiency in both digital and electronic product development.

My expertise spans a wide range of areas, including CAD design, manufacturing, electronics design and fabrication, automation, and PCB design and fabrication. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about bridging the gap between concept and realization, whether it's in software or hardware development.

During my tenure at Zingo Connect Ltd, I had the privilege of serving as a skilled Project Manager, leading the development of the zingo ecommerce application. My multifaceted approach to product design allowed me to contribute effectively to the successful completion of the project. It was gratifying to witness how this platform addressed the diverse needs of the Kenyan setup, making a positive impact in areas such as agriculture, transport, ecommerce, and logistics.

Before my role at Zingo Connect Ltd, I worked as an Embedded Systems Engineer at Gearbox Pan Africa Network. In this capacity, I was involved in implementing innovative solutions that resolved challenges faced by individuals and industries in Kenya. The experience taught me the importance of understanding and addressing real-world problems with creativity and technical expertise.

My passion for product design and development drives me to excel in both software and hardware realms, always striving to create solutions that enhance people's lives in the Kenyan context. I am committed to empowering communities and driving progress, and I believe that impactful design is a key driver of positive change.

With an impressive background and a proven track record, I continue to make significant strides in the product design and development arena. I am eager to contribute my skills and expertise to create innovative solutions that not only benefit Kenya but also have the potential to make a difference beyond borders.

In conclusion, I am deeply committed to my field and dedicated to using my knowledge and experience to drive positive social and environmental impact. I look forward to taking on new challenges and creating products that leave a lasting and meaningful mark on the world.

I am an accomplished Product Design and Development expert with four years of experience since earning my undergraduate degree. Pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Dedan Kimathi University provided me with a strong foundation in my field, and I have sinc... Show more

Marcelo Ragnelli

Marcelo Ragnelli

I turn great ideas into great software and I love helping wonderful people to achieve that!
Back-end, Web and Mobile developer (Android / iOS).
17 years of Oil and Gas industry experience.

I turn great ideas into great software and I love helping wonderful people to achieve that! Back-end, Web and Mobile developer (Android / iOS). 17 years of Oil and Gas industry experience. Show more

Oswald Shula

Oswald Shula

Cyber security consultant and social, economic and human rights activist

Cyber security consultant and social, economic and human rights activist Show more

Narashiman P

Narashiman P

Tinkerer, Mechatronics Engineer and Special Purpose Hardware and Software design Engineer.

Tinkerer, Mechatronics Engineer and Special Purpose Hardware and Software design Engineer. Show more

Jochem Claes

Jochem Claes

Enterprise Solution Specialist Data & AI at Microsoft in Brussels, Belgium, with industry focus on Manufacturing and High-Tech Software; Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Space Exploration) at Delft University of Technology in Delft, the Netherlands. Passionate about gastronomy, online learning and data-driven sustainability motions.

Enterprise Solution Specialist Data & AI at Microsoft in Brussels, Belgium, with industry focus on Manufacturing and High-Tech Software; Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Space Exploration) at Delft University of Technology in Delft, the Ne... Show more

Peachez Huey

Peachez Huey

As a Product Manager turned Coach, Mentor, and Entrepreneur, I'm on a mission to help women unlock their full potential, both personally and professionally. My passion for empowerment runs deep, and I find great joy in helping women break free from societal stigmas, recognize their worth, and feel confident as they step into the most authentic versions of themselves.

My own journey to self-discovery was a rocky one. Like so many, I felt pressure to conform to society's expectations and struggled to balance fitting in with being true to myself. As a young mother, I climbed the corporate ladder while also providing solutions to everyday problems, but I never forgot the importance of self-love and the struggles that come with breaking molds without sacrificing confidence.

Over time, my reputation for helping others feel seen, heard and validated grew, and I found myself reigniting my passion for mentoring. Now, after 11 years of finding myself and discovering the power of guidance, I'm excited to help women develop healthy mindsets, find their voices, and create fulfilling and happy lives. Whether it's through workshops, courses, or speaking engagements, I'm passionate about inspiring women to just be and look within to discover their own path.

I firmly believe that everyone has the ability to break past the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual blocks that hold them back, and sometimes all it takes is having a person in your corner who values your happiness and well-being as much as you do. I offer adaptive workshops, courses, and trainings that help women unlock their full potential through the power of self-love, self-worth, and confidence. Whether you're a leader looking to build resilience in your team or an individual seeking to overcome limiting mindsets, and achieve your goals, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential both personally and professionally.

As a Product Manager turned Coach, Mentor, and Entrepreneur, I'm on a mission to help women unlock their full potential, both personally and professionally. My passion for empowerment runs deep, and I find great joy in helping women break free from s... Show more

Aleksandar Papez

Aleksandar Papez

I studied design in Switzerland and lived and worked there until 2016 when I moved to India at the age of 21. Since 2019 I’m based in Amsterdam, NL. In the last decade I had the privilege to work with big multinational brands and many promising startups across the world helping them scale their vision, organisation and products.

I am infinitely curious and have built a broad and deep knowledge-base that I love to draw from. Beyond design I am always learning more about economics, psychology, leadership and complex system design and incorporate these learnings into my work.

I studied design in Switzerland and lived and worked there until 2016 when I moved to India at the age of 21. Since 2019 I’m based in Amsterdam, NL. In the last decade I had the privilege to work with big multinational brands and many promising start... Show more

Jean Philippe Duval

Jean Philippe Duval

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

Patrick Huck

Patrick Huck

Patrick holds M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees (Dipl. Phys.) in Physics from the Technical University of Munich (Germany) and obtained his Ph.D. (Dr. phil. nat.) in high-energy nuclear physics from the Goethe-University in Frankfurt based on his work as a member of the large international STAR collaboration at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Since 2014, he's been a core member of the Materials Project (https://materialsproject.org) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and is now the Senior Computer Systems Engineer on the project in charge of its Cloud & Scientific Data Architecture.

Patrick holds M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees (Dipl. Phys.) in Physics from the Technical University of Munich (Germany) and obtained his Ph.D. (Dr. phil. nat.) in high-energy nuclear physics from the Goethe-University in Frankfurt based on his work as a mem... Show more

Sacha Waedemon

Sacha Waedemon

Sacha is an founder with value, he created a cultural blog when he was 19, a mobile app in his early 20s, and Digital Advice Group at 23, then exited to co-found a Web 3 startup with real impact.

He gets the worldwide web 3 license of the Smurfs to launch an NFT 4 Good collection with real utilities. He is giving keynotes to evangelize his vision: how to use blockchain to create a better future.

He is lecturer in business & marketing in several universities and high schools such as Solvay Business School, ICHEC Academy, and ECS and was in charge of a course on marketing innovation with social impact at IHECS.

He has been elected as member of the board of the regional council for EO Europe, the biggest entrepreneurial organisation counting nearly 20K members around the globe.

Sacha is an founder with value, he created a cultural blog when he was 19, a mobile app in his early 20s, and Digital Advice Group at 23, then exited to co-found a Web 3 startup with real impact. He gets the worldwide web 3 license of the Smurfs ... Show more

Saiyed Shahab Ahmed

Saiyed Shahab Ahmed

Saiyed Shahab Ahmed is a Technology Industry leader. Currently he is associated with Pakistan’s Largest Oil Refinery as Chief Digitalization Executive. He is also a research faculty member of IBA, Karachi (Institute of Business Administration). He is a strong Digital Transformation strategist, communicator and relationship builder who brings his digital acumen to facilitate business growth. He is a seasoned Technology specialist with extensive experience in Project Management, Cloud Computing, IT Security and Data Analytics. Along with master’s degree from IBA, Karachi he has completed many renown certifications including PMP, ISO27001, Data Center Virtualization, Cyber Security, Cloud Security and ITSM. His case studies have been published by Microsoft as success stories of the year 2014 & 2017 and 2020.
He deployed first public cloud of Pakistan in Oil and Gas industry in 2011 using Microsoft platform. Later, in 2014, He implemented first Private Cloud of Pakistan. He successfully completed Data Analytics projects for Pharmaceuticals, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Power generation industries.
He has been a keynote speaker of multiple forums including InfoSec Pakistan and Digital Conclave. He is also a member of Industry advisory board of the University of Karachi. Shahab has introduced many new courses like Cloud Security, Data Analytics and Decision Making and Operations Security for Undergrad and Postgraduate students of IBA, Karachi.

Saiyed Shahab Ahmed is a Technology Industry leader. Currently he is associated with Pakistan’s Largest Oil Refinery as Chief Digitalization Executive. He is also a research faculty member of IBA, Karachi (Institute of Business Administration). He is... Show more

Dina Carrilho

Dina Carrilho

Dina has been working in the raw materials research funding for over 13 years. She’s a Senior Science Officer at the Department of International Relations of the Portuguese national Funding Agency for science, research and technology (FCT) since 2009.
Dina is currently responsible for the coordination of two EU projects of Horizon 2020, ERA-MIN2 since 2016 and ERA-MIN3 since 2020. Moreover, she leads the Joint Call Secretariat, supporting the design and evaluation of joint transnational calls.
Dina holds a PhD and has worked as a researcher for 14 years and as professor for 4 years before joining FCT.

Dina has been working in the raw materials research funding for over 13 years. She’s a Senior Science Officer at the Department of International Relations of the Portuguese national Funding Agency for science, research and technology (FCT) since 2009... Show more

Jessy Artman

Jessy Artman

Working to Create Global Inclusivity an Promote Sustainable Expansion through Blockchain Technology, IoT, and Renewable Energies. All Blockchain Everything.

Working to Create Global Inclusivity an Promote Sustainable Expansion through Blockchain Technology, IoT, and Renewable Energies. All Blockchain Everything. Show more

Abdallah Abu Sheikh

Abdallah Abu Sheikh

Abdallah Abu-Sheikh is one of the top serial entrepreneurs in the MENA region and a global
keynote speaker. He is globally renowned for launching ground-breaking future-ready
platforms centered on sustainability, mobility, and digitalization, led by unconventional
strategies and strong business ethics.
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Astra Tech, a UAE-based technology investment and

development group, Abdallah is spearheading the launch of a revolutionary new ‘ultra-
platform’, which will bring together selected consumer technologies, products, and services.

It is specifically designed to address the ‘platform fatigue’ many users are experiencing today.
Abdallah also leads BARQ, a first-of-its-kind tech-driven network of electric vehicles built to
serve the MENA region’s last mile delivery sector. As the Co-Founder and CEO of BARQ, he
heads a team that offers ground-breaking solutions to address the transport industry’s

much-needed demand for efficiency, comfort, and rider safety. BARQ EV has been well-
recognized as the first-ever licensed drone delivery service in the UAE.

Another of his highly successful projects is RIZEK, a localized digital marketplace launched in
2020, later acquired by Astra Tech in 2022. RIZEK aims to meet the lifestyle needs of UAE
residents through verified service providers. Securing over $10 million in funds, the
application was ranked among the Most-Funded Start-ups in the Middle East by Forbes ME.
Abdallah is also passionate about creating an informed youth community. He is often invited
to speak at regional and international platforms such as TEDx, delivering keynotes and
thought leadership speeches on start-up culture and fundraising, business strategies, growth
and diversification, digital transformation and more.
Looking back, Abdallah is a global citizen. He spent his younger years between England and
China, with a family presence in The Gambia in West Africa. Abdallah’s earlier projects were
focused on renewable energy and achieved $700 million in assets within three years of
entering sub-Saharan Africa. He studied at Dalhousie University in Canada, where he
acquired a degree in Accounting and Finance.
Abdallah has always steered clear from the culture of “founder fever”, where leaders talk big

but take no action. His approach to business took on a renewed perspective after life-
changing incident in 2014 that left him bound to a wheelchair for three months. This further

strengthened his resolve to practice mindful leadership.

Abdallah Abu-Sheikh is one of the top serial entrepreneurs in the MENA region and a global keynote speaker. He is globally renowned for launching ground-breaking future-ready platforms centered on sustainability, mobility, and digitalization, led b... Show more

Yuri Nijsen

Yuri Nijsen

Yuri Nijsen is a Crazy - Creative – Chaotic – Innovator and a seasoned digital leader. Manager of product development at the largest independent software vendor of Zeeland, (The Netherlands). Building the most boring kind of software you can think of - administrative software - with the sole purpose that no one ever should be doing boring administrative work ever again. On a mission to enable technical contractors to work more effective and assist them in changing the world to become more sustainable and transition to renewable energy solutions.

Yuri Nijsen is a Crazy - Creative – Chaotic – Innovator and a seasoned digital leader. Manager of product development at the largest independent software vendor of Zeeland, (The Netherlands). Building the most boring kind of software you can think of... Show more

Dennis Hoffstädte

Dennis Hoffstädte

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Saud Hashmi

Saud Hashmi

Saud Hashmi is a 21 year old entrepreneur, engineer, polymath and educator, whose striving to educate humanity "about humanity" with the help of technology and open discussions and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to take up careers in science and technology. He is the co-founder and CTO at Stemble, building the next big thing in intellectual social spaces. He is a huge Marvel fanatic, prefers Batman over Ironman, binge watches The Office time-to-time and loves to write about and talk to people about anything that concerns the human race.

Saud Hashmi is a 21 year old entrepreneur, engineer, polymath and educator, whose striving to educate humanity "about humanity" with the help of technology and open discussions and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to take up careers in sc... Show more

Justin True

Justin True

Justin True has been coaching, advising, and building winning strategies since 2012, serving a broad range of industries, products, and services across the country and abroad. Justin currently lives in the city of Chicago.

Justin True has been coaching, advising, and building winning strategies since 2012, serving a broad range of industries, products, and services across the country and abroad. Justin currently lives in the city of Chicago. Show more

Alex Lineton

Alex Lineton

Alex is a Web3 expert and entrepreneur.

He started a Bitcoin mining operation in the UK back in 2018 and has been in the industry ever since.

In 2021, Alex set up what is now Jellyworks Inc, in Vancouver, Canada and moved his Bitcoin mining operation there to take advantage of the renewable energy the Canada offers. He grew the operation to give the company sustainability before building out the latest Jellyworks technology.

Jellyworks now has a proof-of-concept P2E gaming guild. Alex has signed an MSA with Polygon Technology, to build out the project on their platform.

Alex has (this week), signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by a public company for $10,000,000, which will be completed before the end of October.

Alex is a Web3 expert and entrepreneur. He started a Bitcoin mining operation in the UK back in 2018 and has been in the industry ever since. In 2021, Alex set up what is now Jellyworks Inc, in Vancouver, Canada and moved his Bitcoin mining o... Show more

Felipe Martínez Martín

Felipe Martínez Martín

Soy ingeniero en diseño industrial y desarrollo de productos, master MBA con especialización en project management. Comencé mi carrera en consultoría de mejora continua en el año 2018 y desde entonces he dedicado mi carrera a la agilidad, en el último año dentro del proyecto de transformación de TI&O del banco Santander, teniendo bajo mi perímetro un total de 13 dominios (de tecnología y operaciones) que participan en un total de 6 tribus.

Soy ingeniero en diseño industrial y desarrollo de productos, master MBA con especialización en project management. Comencé mi carrera en consultoría de mejora continua en el año 2018 y desde entonces he dedicado mi carrera a la agilidad, en el últim... Show more

Dorian Cosseau

Dorian Cosseau

Diplômé du CESI de Saint-Nazaire en 2020, après une mission d'alternance réussie en électricité industrielle et digitalisation chez un grand équipementier énergéticien. Je rejoins Akajoule en 2021 comme chef de produit pour développer notamment la plateforme de données énergétiques Datajoule.

Diplômé du CESI de Saint-Nazaire en 2020, après une mission d'alternance réussie en électricité industrielle et digitalisation chez un grand équipementier énergéticien. Je rejoins Akajoule en 2021 comme chef de produit pour développer notamment la pl... Show more

Oliver Hausdörfer

Oliver Hausdörfer

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering at TU Dresden
Exchange year at Loughborough University, UK
Intern Digital Engineering at Robert Bosch
M.Sc. Robotics at TU Munich

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering at TU Dresden Exchange year at Loughborough University, UK Intern Digital Engineering at Robert Bosch M.Sc. Robotics at TU Munich Show more

Cédric Michel

Cédric Michel

Ayant commencé, il y a 10 ans comme .Net dévelopuer, passioné par l'informatique depuis mon plus jeune age, je me rend compte que l'organisation et la méthodologie est aussi importante que la technologie. C'est pourquoi dès le début de ma carrière, j'ai eu un felling avec Scrum et les valeurs de l'agilité. Mon objectif maintenant est de transmettre cela!

Ayant commencé, il y a 10 ans comme .Net dévelopuer, passioné par l'informatique depuis mon plus jeune age, je me rend compte que l'organisation et la méthodologie est aussi importante que la technologie. C'est pourquoi dès le début de ma carrière, j... Show more

Neda Navidi

Neda Navidi

I have completed my Ph.D. in AI from École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), and postdoctoral studies from McGill University, HEC Montréal, and Polytechnique Montréal. I have been a machine learning (ML) researcher, applied research scientist, and data scientist in different research teams at various companies. I am also an expert in deep learning, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, supervised / unsupervised learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and time-series data. I have been invited for several talks and oral/tutorial presentations as tutor and speaker in various summits, conferences and workshops related to machine learning. I now work as a professional AI researcher at ÉTS, and CTO of RecomAI.

I have completed my Ph.D. in AI from École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), and postdoctoral studies from McGill University, HEC Montréal, and Polytechnique Montréal. I have been a machine learning (ML) researcher, applied research scientist, and dat... Show more

Christian TUMUINIMO Mambote

Christian TUMUINIMO Mambote

Christian TUMUINIMO MAMBOTE is an engineer in mechanical engineering. he's born in the city of kisantu, in the DR Congo, in 1987. Passionate about scientific research and territorial development, since 2021, he is conducting doctoral research on architectural atmospheres in colonial houses.
Currently he's a teacher at Faculty of Architecture of Kongo University. He is also passionate about geographic information systems, renewable energy and he is member of openstreetmap DR congo.

Christian TUMUINIMO MAMBOTE is an engineer in mechanical engineering. he's born in the city of kisantu, in the DR Congo, in 1987. Passionate about scientific research and territorial development, since 2021, he is conducting doctoral research on arch... Show more

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