Energy & Basic Resources

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

Carsten Brinkschulte

Carsten Brinkschulte

Serial entrepreneur (3 exits) with 20 years experience in mobile network infrastructure. Previously Core Network Dynamics (exit to Twilio), Movirtu (exit to Blackberry), Synchronica (AIM listed).

Serial entrepreneur (3 exits) with 20 years experience in mobile network infrastructure. Previously Core Network Dynamics (exit to Twilio), Movirtu (exit to Blackberry), Synchronica (AIM listed). Show more

Stuart Lunn

Stuart Lunn

I have been involved in the technology sector since 2010, when I took my first foray into telecoms through Rainbow communications. I quickly worked my way into data solutions as well as on premise and hosted communication platforms, and later network security and data centre sales.

Earlier this year I made the move into Business intelligence and workflow automation platforms at izon, a brave new world but a fairly natural progression.

In my spare time I love reading (non fiction mainly) and have been a (very part time) working musician for over 20 years, with several tours and festivals under my belt, so after my talk please do come and say hi, there is always a good story.

I have been involved in the technology sector since 2010, when I took my first foray into telecoms through Rainbow communications. I quickly worked my way into data solutions as well as on premise and hosted communication platforms, and later network... Show more

Phil Quinn

Phil Quinn

Worked as a data professional with SQL Server since 2000. worn many different hats from Database Administration to Data Warehousing, currently a DBA working for OVO Energy keeping big servers trundling along.

Worked as a data professional with SQL Server since 2000. worn many different hats from Database Administration to Data Warehousing, currently a DBA working for OVO Energy keeping big servers trundling along. Show more

Hiten Parmar

Hiten Parmar

Hiten stands as a lead executive, thought leader and industry expert extending over 15 years in profession. As Director of South Africa’s national electric mobility programme, he delivers to the mandate of enabling the electric mobility ecosystem across both the public and private sectors. He also serves as liaison for multiple sector related forums within South Africa, as well as internationally on advancing electric mobility.
Encompassed with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Honours in Business Administration, Hiten’s passion extends across contributing to technological advancements within the industry globally through the deployment of interventions to solve major economic, competitiveness and societal challenges.

Hiten stands as a lead executive, thought leader and industry expert extending over 15 years in profession. As Director of South Africa’s national electric mobility programme, he delivers to the mandate of enabling the electric mobility ecosystem acr... Show more

Nigama Vajjula

Nigama Vajjula

I'm an undergraduate student from India. I worked as a machine learning and data science intern at two startups. I was also a speaker at 2020 Global AI Student Conference.

I'm an undergraduate student from India. I worked as a machine learning and data science intern at two startups. I was also a speaker at 2020 Global AI Student Conference. Show more

David Parr

David Parr

Co-Host of CaRdiff, Cardiffs R user group. Environmentalist, blogger, bonsai practitioner and engineer who accidentally became an R data scientist along the way.

Co-Host of CaRdiff, Cardiffs R user group. Environmentalist, blogger, bonsai practitioner and engineer who accidentally became an R data scientist along the way. Show more

Sandeep Sachan

Sandeep Sachan

Expertise in Cloud Computing - Microsoft Azure and Amazon Cloud. Currently working as solution architect for Hybrid Connector team and Itron Platform Lead from Bengaluru office. As part of job profile I'm responsible to create design and own end to end implementation.

Expertise in Cloud Computing - Microsoft Azure and Amazon Cloud. Currently working as solution architect for Hybrid Connector team and Itron Platform Lead from Bengaluru office. As part of job profile I'm responsible to create design and own end to e... Show more

Muhammad Bilal

Muhammad Bilal

Working in the industry of technology for 10+ years by adapting and going through the change in it, he has worked in 50+ different programming languages by developing and deploying in most cases at least one project in each language allowing him to break the language barrier and absorb the diversity of technology. He is Founder BreatheIO, PGP AI/ML Data Science, Full Stack Developer, Hardware Engineer, Philosopher and Author of Make me a Programmer: The Independent Entrepreneur. Most recent qualification is a Post-Graduation in AI/ML from University of Texas, Austin.

Working in the industry of technology for 10+ years by adapting and going through the change in it, he has worked in 50+ different programming languages by developing and deploying in most cases at least one project in each language allowing him to b... Show more

Stuart Burchill

Stuart Burchill

Stuart Burchill is an nano science based engineer who is making energy saving based products and material.

Stuart Burchill is an nano science based engineer who is making energy saving based products and material. Show more

Emilio DiSanluciano

Emilio DiSanluciano

With more than 25 years of experience as a principal and advisory investor, Emilio was a pioneer in late stage pre-IPO secondary investments. At Citizen VC, he focused on early stage investments while helping create its “sanctioned secondary” trading exchange. Most recently he advised on blockchain investments for a UK- based single family office, focusing on early-stage ventures and pre-launch token investments.

With more than 25 years of experience as a principal and advisory investor, Emilio was a pioneer in late stage pre-IPO secondary investments. At Citizen VC, he focused on early stage investments while helping create its “sanctioned secondary” trading... Show more

Michael Ojo

Michael Ojo

Founder of Octave Incorporations, a social and educational changer and wealth mindset growth consultant. Chemical and Robotics Engineer. University of Lagos, Nigeria

Founder of Octave Incorporations, a social and educational changer and wealth mindset growth consultant. Chemical and Robotics Engineer. University of Lagos, Nigeria Show more

JERRY ISUWA MAKERI

JERRY ISUWA MAKERI

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer Show more

Nikita Tokarev

Nikita Tokarev

- 12 years in IT-industry;
- Agile coach, product owner, SAP HCM architect in largest russian bank;
- Product lead in NLMK: responsible for mobile apps plus digital transformation ecosystem

- 12 years in IT-industry; - Agile coach, product owner, SAP HCM architect in largest russian bank; - Product lead in NLMK: responsible for mobile apps plus digital transformation ecosystem Show more

Jose Antonio Martinez Rubio

Jose Antonio Martinez Rubio

Currently CEO of an AI company, Partner of a VC for disruptive SMEs and Business Innovation Expert of the UE. Business Angel at early stage companies.

An Expert in commercialization of innovations and high value products across different industries. He has a wide expertise in the development and delivery of accelerated growth strategies. Jose has helped R&D performing companies in the fields of Medical Devices, BioTech, IT, Nanotechnology and CleanTech among others.

Currently CEO of an AI company, Partner of a VC for disruptive SMEs and Business Innovation Expert of the UE. Business Angel at early stage companies. An Expert in commercialization of innovations and high value products across different industrie... Show more

Maarten Verschuere

Maarten Verschuere

Maarten started his career as data Science consultant in UK (Tesco), France (Carrefour) and US (P&G)
Founder of Clever in 2016, knowledge based chatbots for customer service. Sold in 2019 to Zoovu Ltd.
Founder of Ailvis in 2020, using AI to reduce shoplifting.

Maarten started his career as data Science consultant in UK (Tesco), France (Carrefour) and US (P&G) Founder of Clever in 2016, knowledge based chatbots for customer service. Sold in 2019 to Zoovu Ltd. Founder of Ailvis in 2020, using AI to reduce... Show more

Antonio Ferreira

Antonio Ferreira

Globally recognised technology and supply chain expert, futurologist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast. Antonio is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and brutally-honest style of accurate forecasting. Evangelising innovation with 20 years advisory experience in technology consulting, disruptive supply chains, and new business models. Continuously influencing the future, working together with most Fortune 500 global companies and mentoring hundreds of startups worldwide.

Globally recognised technology and supply chain expert, futurologist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast. Antonio is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and brutally-honest style of accurate forecasting. Evangelising innovation with 20 ye... Show more

Karl Rautenstrauch

Karl Rautenstrauch

Karl is a Azure Global Blackbelt focused on Azure Intelligent Edge partners. He has held positions in Azure Engineering and on the Azure Global Blackbelt team for the last six years and brings twenty years of experience as a customer and vendor architect. Karl has worked at the local, regional, national and international levels. He has a passion for helping partners and customers build their businesses with data and compute in the right place for the right purpose.

Karl is a Azure Global Blackbelt focused on Azure Intelligent Edge partners. He has held positions in Azure Engineering and on the Azure Global Blackbelt team for the last six years and brings twenty years of experience as a customer and vendor archi... Show more

Amy Peck

Amy Peck

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with Fortune 500 companies, digital media/production companies and tech startups on XR strategy, content, development, product and GTM.

Amy holds several Advisory Board roles:
Geo.Network, a volumetric geospatial control platform
VantagePoint, VR Sexual Harassment Training
Venture Partner, Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator
XR Marin Leadership Council
Virtual World Society Ambassador

Amy is a mentor at Draper U, Women in XR Fund, Korean Innovation Center and River Studios and is an active member of several Women in Tech & STEM Education organizations. Amy is a member of the VR/AR Association’s (VRARA) Digital Healthcare Committee and Co-chairs the VRARA Enterprise Committee.

Amy's true passion for this technology emerged at Leap Motion where she launched the Enterprise division working with clients across every major vertical including healthcare, entertainment, retail, hospitality, education and government.

It became clear that there was a need to help foster XR development in the commercial arena and more importantly, shepherd these critical early wins. EndeavorVR was conceived for this very purpose.

Amy continues her work with Fortune 500 clients, helping them adopt XR for both internal process and consumer-facing initiatives, including marketing, customer experience, productivity and training. She engages the top content creators, designers, developers and platform partners to bring these solutions to fruition.

Amy’s forte is distilling complex technologies into meaningful solutions across many verticals and business lines, delivering strategy and resources at scale.

Her own personal mission is to see XR accessible to all - fundamentally improving every aspect of our lives and changing the way we work, learn, communicate and play.

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with ... Show more

Dinda Dinda

Dinda Dinda

I am an artist. I am investigating the relationship between humans, the plant kingdom, and technology. In love with virtual reality and always doing performances. I want to share the interest in creating art and the possibility of communicating sensations and ideas with technology. In addition, I am concerned about global warming and how people who understand technological innovation can make a difference using creativity.
Front-end developer (ADA) and studying for a degree in visual arts, digitalization. National University of the Arts of Argentina

I am an artist. I am investigating the relationship between humans, the plant kingdom, and technology. In love with virtual reality and always doing performances. I want to share the interest in creating art and the possibility of communicating sensa... Show more

Kerry Brown

Kerry Brown

Kerry is a founder of Factory6, was a CMO at a billion dollar energy company, loves technology and is an active altcoin investor and crypto believer. Hodl on.

Kerry is a founder of Factory6, was a CMO at a billion dollar energy company, loves technology and is an active altcoin investor and crypto believer. Hodl on. Show more

Lindsey Kalkbrenner

Lindsey Kalkbrenner

Lindsey serves as the Senior Director of the Center for Sustainability at Santa Clara University, where she has been a driving force in advancing the university's sustainability initiatives since 2006. Under her leadership, SCU has achieved significant milestones, including Gold Ratings in AASHE's STARS and recognition in the Princeton Review's Green Honor Roll. Notably, she has spearheaded the development and implementation of the "Sustainable SCU: Leading Through Laudato Si'" strategic action plan, aligning the university's sustainability efforts with Pope Francis' call for integral ecology. Under her guidance, SCU has also made significant strides in renewable energy, including the construction of the Bird Solar Project, which supplies over 6% of the university's electricity needs and generates savings that is reinvested annually to fund additional sustainability projects.

Kalkbrenner holds both a Bachelor of Science in Biology and an MBA from Santa Clara University. A Native Hawaiian and a Kumu Hula, she brings a unique blend of cultural insight and leadership to her role, fostering a campus culture that empowers students to become sustainability change agents.

Lindsey has the honor of leading a team of 4 staff, 3 California Climate Action Corp Fellows, 2 faculty associates, and 20 student coordinators, apprentices, and research fellows at SCU's the Center for Sustainability. The Center serves as a catalyst for transformative climate action, connecting academics, operations, and campus life to empower students, faculty, and staff in building a more humane, just, and sustainable world. The CFS team drives campus-wide sustainability efforts, cultivates vibrant garden programs, and supports student-led research that explores the intersectional dimensions of the climate crisis and local solutions throughout the academic year.

Lindsey serves as the Senior Director of the Center for Sustainability at Santa Clara University, where she has been a driving force in advancing the university's sustainability initiatives since 2006. Under her leadership, SCU has achieved significa... Show more

Jianan Qu

Jianan Qu

Jianan Qu is a senior data scientist in EA Data Science Team and professional engineer with a PhD degree and a deep expertise in energy analytics. She joined the company in 2018, where she contributed to advanced modelling and data-driven insights across the energy sector. Since 2023, Jianan has been a key member of the Foundation Team, focusing on critical infrastructure for data accuracy and allocation.

Her current responsibilities include Texas and Louisiana production allocation modelling, Canadian liquids correction, North Dakota production correction, permit tagging, and elevation modelling —ensuring robust and reliable data pipelines for Enverus clients. Jianan’s analytical rigor and domain knowledge make her a trusted voice in energy data science.

Jianan Qu is a senior data scientist in EA Data Science Team and professional engineer with a PhD degree and a deep expertise in energy analytics. She joined the company in 2018, where she contributed to advanced modelling and data-driven insights ac... Show more

Desiree Acosta

Desiree Acosta

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My work focuses on using tech thoughtfully to amplify Indigenous knowledge, voices, and resilience.

Currently, I serve as President of Natives in Tech, a national nonprofit where I lead efforts to connect Native communities to technology through mentorship, education, and culturally-rooted innovation. I also work as a Cultural Technologist for a Federally Recognized Tribe, designing and implementing STEAM education initiatives, digital storytelling projects, and grant-funded programs that expand youth access to Tribal knowledge systems.

🔹 Core Values: Indigenous self-determination, ethical storytelling, cultural preservation, and community-driven innovation.
🔹 Key Strengths: Program development, digital education strategy, grant writing, cross-sector partnerships, cultural technology leadership, instructional design, eLearning technical development, learning management system integration, professional voice over coordination, evaluation and assessment, multimedia and document design

I am passionate about growing projects where Indigenous sovereignty, education, and technology converge. I’m seeking opportunities to scale my impact — leading broader initiatives that strengthen community agency, uplift Native voices, and build future-ready infrastructure for the next generations.

In my day job I am a Cultural Technologist with 15+ years of experience bridging journalism, technology, and Indigenous community leadership. My work lives where cultural preservation meets innovation: building pathways for Indigenous self-determination through education, storytelling, and digital solutions.

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My wor... Show more

Xavier Le Lay

Xavier Le Lay

Working in an agile context for over 10 years, I operate at the crossroads between Business and Manufacturing teams; Transformation of Information Systems, Methodology, Tools, Needs Analysis and Change Support are my daily leitmotifs.
Considering capitalization as a fundamental element of my profession, I also work as a trainer and specialize in agility at scale (SAFe SPC).
A convinced agilist and aficionado of empirical methods, I define myself as an "Agilitator", and thrive in this constantly evolving work context. My credo: “Effectiveness, Efficiency, Spirit of initiative”

Working in an agile context for over 10 years, I operate at the crossroads between Business and Manufacturing teams; Transformation of Information Systems, Methodology, Tools, Needs Analysis and Change Support are my daily leitmotifs. Considering ca... Show more

Justin Ellis

Justin Ellis

Dr. Justin Ellis is the Program Manager for Operational Strategy and Impact Analysis at the University of Georgia's Office of Sustainability within the Facilities Management Division (FMD). In this role, he leverages data analytics to guide UGA’s strategic vision and optimize operational strategies for sustainability. He leads the Office’s Clean Energy and Climate Solutions program, chairs FMD’s Fleet Electrification Workgroup, and organizes the FMD Data Leadership Initiative. In 2025, he co-founded the Campus Energy and Resiliency Group (CERG), fostering statewide collaboration that enables University System of Georgia institutions to share strategies and advance energy management and savings initiatives. He also chairs CERG’s Energy Targets and Data Reporting Standardization Sub-Committee. As a restoration ecologist and GIS specialist with over two decades of experience, Dr. Ellis has a proven track record in using data analysis and modeling to plan, implement, and achieve operations and sustainability targets.

Dr. Justin Ellis is the Program Manager for Operational Strategy and Impact Analysis at the University of Georgia's Office of Sustainability within the Facilities Management Division (FMD). In this role, he leverages data analytics to guide UGA’s str... Show more

Enrique Arribas

Enrique Arribas

He trabajado con herramientas de colaboracion y gestión documental de Microsoft desde hace 10 años. Empezando con desarrollos SharePoint y actualmente Power Platform y M365

He trabajado con herramientas de colaboracion y gestión documental de Microsoft desde hace 10 años. Empezando con desarrollos SharePoint y actualmente Power Platform y M365 Show more

Takayuki Goto

Takayuki Goto

Former JMSDF submarine crew with 15+ years in embedded systems. Experienced with Zephyr, Linux, and RTOS across automotive, consumer electronics, medical wearables, PCs, and edge AI projects. Served as engineer, manager, and technical sales bridging firmware and AI solutions. Currently manages space service initiatives, leveraging Zephyr and embedded expertise to drive next-generation applications in the aerospace and edge domains.

Former JMSDF submarine crew with 15+ years in embedded systems. Experienced with Zephyr, Linux, and RTOS across automotive, consumer electronics, medical wearables, PCs, and edge AI projects. Served as engineer, manager, and technical sales bridging ... Show more

Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly is a tech entrepreneur with deep experience in applied autonomy and industrial AI. He is CEO of Fremont Robotics, a startup dedicated to automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks across manufacturing, energy, facilities management, and more.

Jason Kelly is a tech entrepreneur with deep experience in applied autonomy and industrial AI. He is CEO of Fremont Robotics, a startup dedicated to automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks across manufacturing, energy, facilities management, and ... Show more

Joe Kehoe

Joe Kehoe

Joe brings over 15+ years experience in driving digital transformation across large organizations. He believes organizations can be successful with transformation when they focus on business change, end user experience, actionable insights, and change management. Joe believes strategy is complete when it is executed and measureable against the business case supporting it.

Joe brings over 15+ years experience in driving digital transformation across large organizations. He believes organizations can be successful with transformation when they focus on business change, end user experience, actionable insights, and chang... Show more

Leon Li

Leon Li

The DORA community's technical lead is responsible for the entire DORA project's R&D process and ecosystem construction and implementation. He has extensive practical experience in robot application R&D and end-to-end solution delivery, and currently focuses on the requirements breakdown, architecture design, and technology selection of embodied intelligent robot systems.

The DORA community's technical lead is responsible for the entire DORA project's R&D process and ecosystem construction and implementation. He has extensive practical experience in robot application R&D and end-to-end solution delivery, and currently... Show more

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