Environment & Cleantech

Skilled professionals dedicated to innovative technologies and practices that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability

Bhargav Patel

Bhargav Patel

Bhargav is a passionate Jr. Staff AI Engineer dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in the realms of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning. With a strong commitment to excellence, he currently contributes his expertise at Detect Technologies, specializing in developing cutting-edge software engineering and machine learning operations products.

Outside of his professional engagements, Bhargav maintains an avid interest in the latest technology trends and products. Through platforms like LinkedIn and Medium, he actively shares his insights on machine learning, deep learning, data science, and MLOps, contributing to the broader tech community in various roles such as speaker, mentor, and judge. He has reached 1000+ students through speaking engagements and training sessions.

Beyond his tech pursuits, Bhargav embraces his love for culinary delights as a devoted foodie with a sweet tooth. Additionally, he finds joy in exploring the world of Anime.

Bhargav is a passionate Jr. Staff AI Engineer dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in the realms of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning. With a strong commitment to excellence, he currently contributes his expertise... Show more

Sue Gander

Sue Gander

Sue Gander serves as the Director of U.S. Connective Mobility at the World Resources Institute (WRI). This includes leading the Electric School Bus Initiative and Ports of the Future and decarbonization efforts across the medium and heavy-duty vehicle sectors more broadly, working with owner, operators, manufacturers, charging providers, utilities, policy makers and community organizations.
Prior to WRI, Sue was the Managing Director of Policy for the Electrification Coalition where she worked to accelerate the adoption of EVs at scale across the transportation sector, including advancing federal and state policies and leading on freight electrification and vehicle to grid initiatives. For over a decade, Sue directed the Energy, Infrastructure and Environment Division at the National Governors Association, spearheading policy support for the transformation of the energy and transportation sectors. Sue also served at the U.S. EPA and at the Center for Clean Air Policy where she led initiatives on clean energy, air quality and climate change.
Sue earned a MA in Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin, with a Certificate in Energy Analysis and Policy and a capstone project on alternative fuel vehicles, and a BA cum laude in Public Policy from Brown University.
Sue is the founder and chair of the Women of Electric Vehicles DC Chapter. She volunteers with the National Park Service C&O Canal Bike Patrol, Kensington (Maryland) Racial Justice Committee and St. Camillus Food Pantry. She resides in Kensington, Maryland.

Sue Gander serves as the Director of U.S. Connective Mobility at the World Resources Institute (WRI). This includes leading the Electric School Bus Initiative and Ports of the Future and decarbonization efforts across the medium and heavy-duty vehicl... Show more

Ken Kitatani

Ken Kitatani

Ken Kitatani is a global sustainability advocate, leading a UN-accredited Think Tank as Chief of Executive Board. Raised in New York, his unique perspective informs policies on climate change, ethical AI, and equity. Ken’s mission is fostering solutions that balance environmental integrity with technological advancement, ensuring a sustainable future for all.

Ken Kitatani is a global sustainability advocate, leading a UN-accredited Think Tank as Chief of Executive Board. Raised in New York, his unique perspective informs policies on climate change, ethical AI, and equity. Ken’s mission is fostering soluti... Show more

Oliver T Hellriegel

Oliver T Hellriegel

Oliver is a seasoned tech entrepreneur working at the crossroads of climate tech and web3. He has co-founded BELOW2 – a company revolutionizing the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) with a data-driven verification approach for innovative and tech-driven carbon avoidance and removal cases. He’s been driven by his passion for digital solutions since the early nineties when he started his first Internet company. Oliver believes in a world where tech can help to solve problems on an exponential pathway. In addition to his entrepreneurial life, he has been a professor at various universities, teaching Digital Technologies, Future Trends, and Entrepreneurship.

Oliver is a seasoned tech entrepreneur working at the crossroads of climate tech and web3. He has co-founded BELOW2 – a company revolutionizing the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) with a data-driven verification approach for innovative and tech-driven ... Show more

Brenda McGrane

Brenda McGrane

Brenda McGrane is a highly experienced cytologist with over 25 years of expertise in the field. She is dedicated to advancing diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. From her early days as a curious child in Iowa, she developed a passion for science and health that would shape her professional journey. Brenda has spent her career studying cells, working collaboratively with physicians and researchers, and contributing to a better understanding of diseases and health conditions through her in-depth knowledge of cytology.

Raised in Iowa, Brenda laid the foundation for her success by excelling academically and cultivating an early interest in biology. After graduating high school in 1995, she pursued undergraduate studies in clinical cytology, combining her enthusiasm for science with a drive to make meaningful contributions to healthcare. Her dedication to learning and professional growth eventually led her to complete a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Cytology, where she gained the specialized skills needed to embark on her career.

After gaining valuable experience in her initial roles, McGrane sought new opportunities to deepen her expertise and make a broader impact. Relocating to California, she joined Stanford University Medical Center, working alongside top-tier researchers and physicians. At Stanford, her contributions included pioneering efforts in cancer cell biology, developing advanced diagnostic methods, and enhancing techniques for analyzing cellular structures. These projects reinforced her reputation as a skilled cytologist and solidified her commitment to improving patient care through innovative science.

Eventually, Brenda returned to the Midwest, where she assumed a senior cytology role that further expanded her responsibilities. She oversaw the screening of gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) slides, ensuring that stringent quality control measures were consistently met. Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, she was critical in identifying cellular abnormalities, diagnosing conditions, and delivering accurate and timely information to support comprehensive patient care.

McGrane's expertise extends to ThinPrep and SurePath certifications, two essential cytology systems for analyzing cell samples and identifying abnormalities. Additionally, she is well-versed in molecular and procedure adequacy, allowing for precise assessments of cell samples. Proficient in using advanced imaging systems such as FocalPoint and ThinPrep Imaging, she has demonstrated her ability to leverage technology to detect early signs of disease effectively.

Brenda McGrane's unwavering commitment to her field and her remarkable contributions to cytology continue to shape the lives of countless patients and inspire her peers. Her journey, marked by dedication and excellence, underscores her vital role in advancing healthcare and ensuring high-quality diagnostic practices.

Brenda McGrane is a highly experienced cytologist with over 25 years of expertise in the field. She is dedicated to advancing diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. From her early days as a curious child in Iowa, she developed a passion ... Show more

Chris Thornhill

Chris Thornhill

Sustainable Marketing Champion | Co-Founder & CEO at Growth Animals | Trustee at Dementia Support | Mentor

Chris is on a mission, to clean up marketing and put ethics right at the forefront. Chris spent the first fifteen years of his career launching and growing brands across the globe for high profile businesses like AutoTrader, Carlsberg and Goodwood. It was only after he joined the charity, Dementia Support, as a Trustee, that he was inspired to take his experience and values to the wider community. When Chris and Co-Founder, Jen Bayford, set up Growth Animals, in the height of the pandemic, they were inspired by a mission to help businesses grow their bottom line AND positive impact, through marketing that is helpful and inspiring, not manipulative or intrusive.

Sustainable Marketing Champion | Co-Founder & CEO at Growth Animals | Trustee at Dementia Support | Mentor Chris is on a mission, to clean up marketing and put ethics right at the forefront. Chris spent the first fifteen years of his career launch... Show more

Viktor Beregszaszi

Viktor Beregszaszi

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated behavior shifts and shared laughter.

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated... Show more

Anuoluwapo Gabriel

Anuoluwapo Gabriel

Anuoluwapo Gabriel is a Nigerian based in Portsmouth United Kingdom. He has worked in the fintech and digital start-up space in Nigeria before moving to the United Kingdom. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, and he also holds MSc in International Business and Data analytics from Ulster University Birmingham campus. He is the founder and CEO of Pavolera & Portsmouth Tech and Cultural Hub, a tech start-up building digital solutions for indigenous communities. The company is also focused on making an impact and growing the tech ecosystem in the beautiful city of Portsmouth, where he is currently based. He is the convener of Portsmouth Tech and Cultural Summit a tech event which is focused on bridging the tech gap amongst different cultures and communities.

Anuoluwapo Gabriel is a Nigerian based in Portsmouth United Kingdom. He has worked in the fintech and digital start-up space in Nigeria before moving to the United Kingdom. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, and he also h... Show more

Chhavi Rawat

Chhavi Rawat

I am a forward-thinking Agile Leader with over 18 years of experience driving transformative Agile solutions that deliver faster, smarter, and more impactful outcomes. Passionate about enabling organizations to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, I specialize in turning strategy into results by implementing tailored Agile practices and fostering high-performing teams.

As an Agile Coach and Mentor, I empower individuals and organizations to embrace a growth mindset, champion collaboration, and cultivate a culture of innovation. My approach is rooted in solving complex organizational challenges with customized Agile frameworks, driving continuous improvement, and navigating change with clarity and purpose.

I am a forward-thinking Agile Leader with over 18 years of experience driving transformative Agile solutions that deliver faster, smarter, and more impactful outcomes. Passionate about enabling organizations to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving b... Show more

Randy Litun

Randy Litun

Randy is an energy expert with over 30 years of experience, focused on low-carbon energy transition. Through both creative technical and corporate leadership, he specializes in energy systems and strategic project development focusing on commercializing and optimizing new and existing energy assets, including conventional and unconventional oil and gas assets, CCUS, hydrogen, biofuels, and alternative energy. Randy has a proven track record in driving commercial and business development through strategic and operational leadership, leveraging new technologies and data analytics to enhance corporate performance and asset value.

Randy is an advocate for utilizing natural resource-derived low-carbon power generation to support data centre development, enhancing Canadian Data Sovereignty. He has authored significant reports on hydrogen technology and energy transition and has held various operational and management positions with domestic and international exposure. Randy is a Professional Engineer with APEGA and a lifetime member of the SPE, dedicated to transforming the energy landscape through innovative solutions and strategic vision.

Randy is an energy expert with over 30 years of experience, focused on low-carbon energy transition. Through both creative technical and corporate leadership, he specializes in energy systems and strategic project development focusing on commercializ... Show more

Elie Alhajjar

Elie Alhajjar

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Army Cyber Institute in West Point, New York. Previously, Alhajjar served as a Research Scientist in the Computing and Communications Theory Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He holds a PhD in applied mathematics from George Mason University.

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Ar... Show more

David Reeck

David Reeck

David received a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Control Systems, has installed Computer Numerically Controlled systems in a General Motors manufacturing plant in the 1970's, led an international team to source/purchase electronic engine, transmission and electric vehicle control systems for GM globally, worked in Japan for 4 years and in China for 10 years where he was the GM China Electrification Strategy and Charging Infrastructure manager. After repatriating to the USA David joined the Douglas County Smart Energy team to host several EV shows and make presentations to various organizations, including the Douglas Electric Co-Op Board of Directors, Umpqua Community College and Earth Day events.

David received a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Control Systems, has installed Computer Numerically Controlled systems in a General Motors manufacturing plant in the 1970's, led an international team to source/purchase electronic engine,... Show more

Fabrizio Falcicchio

Fabrizio Falcicchio

More than 20 years of experience as a developer and application specialist.
Trying to spread the green software principles to IT world

More than 20 years of experience as a developer and application specialist. Trying to spread the green software principles to IT world Show more

Dayana Aleksandrova

Dayana Aleksandrova

Dayana Aleksandrova is a Multimedia Content Producer at Cointelegraph, a top creator on Lens, and a conference MC. Her previous experience includes 11 years in marketing across startups and media as well as TradFi (Bank of America).

Previous event appearances:

NFC Lisbon (panel moderator)
WebSummit Lisbon (speaker)
ETH Bucharest (Main Stage MC)
ETH Belgrade (Main Stage MC)
ETH Warsaw (Main Stage MC)
Napul ETH (Main Stage MC + panel moderator)
ETH Milan (panel moderator)
Zebu Live (Main Stage MC + panel speaker)
Binance Blockchain Week (Main Stage panel moderator)
Digital Assets Forum (MC)
Paris Blockchain Week (Main Stage MC)

Watch some of my sessions here 👇

🎙NFC Lisbon: Will Solana Kill ETH?
https://youtu.be/kIU87DVCJsA?si=nrGewJcDlNC21_bc

🎙ETH Milan: DeFi Derivatives Panel
https://youtu.be/PSnG8xxKZF4?si=vTH113bU4lFyHgFL

🎙Zebu Live
Scaling Web3 Startups
https://youtu.be/aJbnBnz7J98?si=dAs-LsfhHm9VT0tU

See my larger creative portfolio here 👉 https://dayanas.notion.site/Web3-Portfolio-697cc06784a34a678efda20251e962bb?pvs=4

Dayana Aleksandrova is a Multimedia Content Producer at Cointelegraph, a top creator on Lens, and a conference MC. Her previous experience includes 11 years in marketing across startups and media as well as TradFi (Bank of America). Previous event... Show more

Massimiliano Bianchessi

Massimiliano Bianchessi

Massimiliano is a senior product marketer at Mia-Platform with deep expertise in platform engineering. An avid climber, he uses climbing as a metaphor for vertical scaling. Known for bridging business and tech, he enjoys engaging with technical professionals and believes platforms are transformative elements in the IT ecosystem. Driven by a vision of sustainable development, he champions platforms as catalysts for a more future-focused world.

Massimiliano is a senior product marketer at Mia-Platform with deep expertise in platform engineering. An avid climber, he uses climbing as a metaphor for vertical scaling. Known for bridging business and tech, he enjoys engaging with technical profe... Show more

Sambadi Majumder

Sambadi Majumder

Dr. Sambadi Majumder is a seasoned Data Scientist with a rich background in ecology, agronomy, and biology, currently based in South Royalton, Vermont. With a career marked by stints at prestigious institutions and companies such as NASA, Bayer, and Becton Dickinson and Company, Sambadi is adept in applying data science to complex ecological and agricultural systems.

From his doctoral research at the University of Central Florida to practical applications in the industry, Sambadi has consistently focused on the intersection of data science and environmental stewardship. His work encompasses designing robust data pipelines, implementing advanced machine learning models, and generating actionable insights for sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation.

Dr. Sambadi Majumder is a seasoned Data Scientist with a rich background in ecology, agronomy, and biology, currently based in South Royalton, Vermont. With a career marked by stints at prestigious institutions and companies such as NASA, Bayer, and ... Show more

Michael Nar

Michael Nar

Michael Nar is the Head of Risk and Data at Helcim, a payments company empowering small businesses to grow and prosper. There he leads the functions managing financial risk and data analytics. His personal mission to build an inclusive economy is what led him to work with small businesses for the positive impact within their communities.

A small business owner himself, he cofounded Sweet Rice, a bakery specializing in mochi donuts and other rice based foods. What started from a humble social media following has grown into a dedicated retail space with wholesale partnerships. Their treats bring people together to enjoy life’s sweetest moments while recognizing the diversity of dietary needs.

As a generalist with an entrepreneurial spirit, he’s found success building out teams and launching new ventures that capitalize on data within the renewables industry. A background in electrical engineering and experience across operational roles has enabled him to empathize and identify new opportunities.

When not serving his community he’s food adventuring with his wife, running around with his two daughters enjoying all life has to offer, and cycling on the open road.

Michael Nar is the Head of Risk and Data at Helcim, a payments company empowering small businesses to grow and prosper. There he leads the functions managing financial risk and data analytics. His personal mission to build an inclusive economy is wha... Show more

Eric Young

Eric Young

How should we manage trade-offs and ethics of critical mineral supply decisions? We need better scientific and normative information, and better systems to organize and discuss it.
Host of The Elements of Deep Sea Mining Podcast www.elementspod.com

How should we manage trade-offs and ethics of critical mineral supply decisions? We need better scientific and normative information, and better systems to organize and discuss it. Host of The Elements of Deep Sea Mining Podcast www.elementspod.com Show more

A.W. Schultz

A.W. Schultz

A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully partnered with multiple Fortune 500 companies to drive transformative change. As a corporate and international speaker, Schultz's dynamic presentations have resonated worldwide, inspiring leaders and teams alike. Over a decade, Schultz has delivered impactful messages to more than 800 factory leaders, significantly enhancing operational efficiencies and workforce morale.

Schultz's expertise is also highlighted by a highly acclaimed TEDx talk and the authorship of an Amazon best-selling book. This blend of practical experience and thought leadership has cemented Schultz's reputation as a trusted advisor and visionary in the manufacturing sector.

Dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals, A.W. Schultz continues to influence the industry with insightful, engaging, and motivational keynote addresses that make a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

A.W. Schultz is a distinguished keynote speaker and industry expert who collaborates with top-tier Maintenance, reliability, and Manufacturing professionals. With a focus on building employee engagement and fostering autonomy, A.W. has successfully p... Show more

Sebastian Africano

Sebastian Africano

Sebastian has worked for Trees, Water & People for 20 years, including the last seven as executive director. During this last period his primary focus has been creatively improving the viability of nonprofit careers by reducing friction in the nonprofit workplace, from both internal and external sources. Integral to this strategy has been forming trust-based relationships with those that fund nonprofit work. He argues that investing in staff longevity drives organizational growth that can achieve our greatest goals and objectives.

Sebastian has worked for Trees, Water & People for 20 years, including the last seven as executive director. During this last period his primary focus has been creatively improving the viability of nonprofit careers by reducing friction in the nonpro... Show more

Eleonora Brighenti

Eleonora Brighenti

Eleonora Brighenti serves as Global Head of Product Sustainability within DANA INC. CTO Office. Specifically, she integrates sustainability into all aspects of the product design and business to create long-term value, to lead the transition to net-zero engineering, to prepare the global team for agile and digital transformation, as well as to create a proficient eco-system fostering cross functional innovation. She is responsible to develop a world class sustainability culture within the global engineering community and to design the roadmap to achieve Dana’s Scope 3 GHG emissions commitment, performing life cycle assessments of product portfolios and leading advanced engineering teams in executing DANA global decarbonization strategy.
Since March 2023, she’s serving as Vice-Chair of the Advisory board for EIT Manufacturing CLC South (European Institute of Innovation and Technology, Manufacturing).
Since January 2024, she is member of the Advisory Board at Flanders Make, Belgium.
Eleonora earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a master’s degree in economics from University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Eleonora Brighenti serves as Global Head of Product Sustainability within DANA INC. CTO Office. Specifically, she integrates sustainability into all aspects of the product design and business to create long-term value, to lead the transition to net-z... Show more

Husseinat Etti-Balogun

Husseinat Etti-Balogun

Husseinat Etti-Balogun is a Nigerian developer and space systems engineer currently based in Japan, pursuing a master’s degree in Space Systems Engineering at Kyushu Institute of Technology. Husseinat is actively involved in the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), where she serves as the Executive Secretary. Her work focuses on developing software solutions for CubeSat systems, and she has contributed to several projects within the BIRDS Open Source initiative. She has a passion for space exploration and public speaking, and has presented at various conferences, including the International Astronautical Congress(2023 & 2024). Additionally, she is engaged in content creation and advocacy for space technology and research.

Husseinat Etti-Balogun is a Nigerian developer and space systems engineer currently based in Japan, pursuing a master’s degree in Space Systems Engineering at Kyushu Institute of Technology. Husseinat is actively involved in the Space Generation Advi... Show more

Victor de Lange

Victor de Lange

Victor de Lange is an author and Product Marketeer at Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting. He enjoys meaningful interactions with professional end-users, architects and engineers while helping them to realise their sustainable project ambitions. Throughout his career, projects under his responsibility helped saving over 54,000 ton of CO2 in Australia, China and Southeast Asia. Victor is passionate about lighting technology and specialises in commercial, industrial and street light applications. His interests beyond work are spending time with his family, running, reading, writing, enjoying coffee and the beach.

Victor de Lange is an author and Product Marketeer at Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting. He enjoys meaningful interactions with professional end-users, architects and engineers while helping them to realise their sustainable project ambitio... Show more

Lysa Malka Sheinina

Lysa Malka Sheinina

Lysa Malka Sheinina was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Influenced by her family of artists, philosophers and engineers, including her grandfather, a railway innovator and businessman, Malka showed early talents in music, STEM, photography and languages.
At the age of 21, she moved to Israel to pursue a global entrepreneurship path.
To achieve this, she served over a hundred organizations, governments and brands, and earned top degrees from universities in Ukraine, Israel and China.
Now based in Israel with her family, Malka advocates for human potential and leads multiple international adult learner communities to address the Future of Work challenges. She also developed a computer program to enhance autodidactic abilities for the digital economy. Concerned about the ongoing conflicts in her home countries, Malka is committed to promoting peace and supporting initiatives in female philanthropy, spirituality, climate tech, health tech, and lifelong education.
Surrounded by the love of her family and friends across the world, she remains deeply grateful.

Lysa Malka Sheinina was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Influenced by her family of artists, philosophers and engineers, including her grandfather, a railway innovator and businessman, Malka showed early talents in music, STEM, photography and languages. ... Show more

Marjolein Pordon

Marjolein Pordon

Marjolein is an experienced software test consultant with a focus on functional and non-functional quality of software. In her opinion a product or system is not finished when it meets the specified functionality; she also emphasizes non-functional alspects as usability, user-friendliness, performance and sustainability.
Besides sustainability Marjolein is very passionate about lowcode development and testing lowcode applications.
For her previous talks check her website: https://ladylowcode.com/talks/
Also available for workshops and tutorials.

Marjolein is an experienced software test consultant with a focus on functional and non-functional quality of software. In her opinion a product or system is not finished when it meets the specified functionality; she also emphasizes non-functional a... Show more

Nika Brunet Milunovic

Nika Brunet Milunovic

I am a social worker with an MBA who has found her purpose as a dynamic project, event, and sustainability manager. With extensive experience in the event and music industry, sustainability, marketing, and communications, I focus on designing purposeful, inclusive, and impactful events that prioritize environmental sustainability, champion inclusivity, and embed social value. Through my work, I aim to minimize ecological footprints while fostering community engagement, supporting local businesses, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued and empowered. My approach integrates environmental, social, and cultural sustainability to create a lasting, positive impact.

I am a social worker with an MBA who has found her purpose as a dynamic project, event, and sustainability manager. With extensive experience in the event and music industry, sustainability, marketing, and communications, I focus on designing purpose... Show more

Paul Howarth

Paul Howarth

Paul is an expert ontologist & innovator, specialising in healthcare. Having personally read and manually themed the comments of several hundred thousand patients, employees, and people with mental health challenges, gives Paul a unique expert lived experience perspective.

Akumen the company he founded has now digitally themed and analysed over twelve million patient comments for more than fifty healthcare organisations, including all of NHS Wales. Every day, Akumen processes 10,000 comments, equivalent to 150,000 words, uncovering valuable insights for improvement and innovation, giving patients a collective voice. We balance technology with human insight to deliver systems that support the increasing convergence of Human and Machine.

Paul’s holy grail is the study of meaning and wisdom, the catalyst for this pursuit, a near-death experience which happened in his early farming career. By mapping 40,000 wisdom quotes Paul will uncover the DNA of Wisdom which he hopes will steer Artificial Intelligence towards much needed wisdom.

Adding to Paul's extraordinary story is his background as a farmer. Although his farming days are behind him, he now keeps bees and grow trees on a 5-acre field near the cliffs of North Cornwall.

Outside of work, Paul can often be found hauling plastic waste from North Cornwall’s coves and beaches, sometimes using ropes and a yoke to carry waste for a mile and up five hundred feet. So far, he has collected over five tons of plastic waste and hopes to reach six tons by his 65th birthday.

Paul also enjoys playing guitar, writing songs and poems, cooking, kayaking, and walking in nature.

Speaking Topics

Psychological safety & closed cultures in healthcare.

The £5 billion bottleneck in healthcare: the challenge of mental health patients accessing services.

Better informed better decisions: Triangulation of the “lived experiences” of both patients and employees connecting the board to the ward and vice versa.

Learnings from a pilot project using Akumen’s technology to analyse complex coroner's reports on suicide, highlighting the learning for various agencies and identifying risk and protective factors.

Paul is an expert ontologist & innovator, specialising in healthcare. Having personally read and manually themed the comments of several hundred thousand patients, employees, and people with mental health challenges, gives Paul a unique expert lived ... Show more

Jonas Schwartz

Jonas Schwartz

Jonas is the Head of Platform at Monta, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging company that is revolutionizing how users access and manage EV infrastructure. In this role, Jonas oversees the development and scaling of Monta’s cutting-edge platform, ensuring its reliability, performance, and seamless integration with IoT ecosystems. By driving innovation and focusing on user-centric solutions, Jonas plays a pivotal role in advancing Monta’s mission to empower sustainable transportation.

Before joining Monta, Jonas worked as a consultant, specializing in building infrastructure and observability tools for organizations navigating the challenges of high-growth, complex technical environments. In this capacity, Jonas designed and implemented scalable, robust systems while leveraging advanced monitoring solutions to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability. This experience provided Jonas with a deep understanding of platform engineering and the ability to create solutions tailored to diverse organizational needs.

Earlier in Jonas’s career, he dedicated himself full-time to developing an open-source server-side Swift framework, contributing to the growth and adoption of Swift as a technology for back-end development. This role honed Jonas’s expertise in open-source collaboration, high-performance architecture design, and fostering vibrant developer communities.

Jonas brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to his work, combining hands-on experience with tools like Kubernetes, Grafana, and Prometheus with a passion for driving sustainable, innovative solutions in the EV sector. Through his career, Jonas has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing technology and empowering organizations to achieve scalable, impactful results.

Jonas is the Head of Platform at Monta, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging company that is revolutionizing how users access and manage EV infrastructure. In this role, Jonas oversees the development and scaling of Monta’s cutting-edge platform,... Show more

Kollin Freise

Kollin Freise

Software Engeneer and Green IT enthusiast

Software Engeneer and Green IT enthusiast Show more

Elizabeth (Elle) Thorsen

Elizabeth (Elle) Thorsen

Elizabeth is a fractional senior Operations, Marketing, and ESG consultant, and the Owner of Elle Thorsen Consulting. A serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple technology startups herself, she has also spent nearly 20 years working with entrepreneurs as a mentor and strategic consultant, including 5 years in sustainability , ESG, and cleantech.

Her goal is to create a just and inclusive green future, and believes in a future of business that measures not only profit, but also impact.

In Elizabeth's spare time she serves on several boards and committees, is a frequent speaker and moderator at local and international business events and conferences, and volunteers her time as a mentor to young women entering STEM fields.

Elizabeth is a fractional senior Operations, Marketing, and ESG consultant, and the Owner of Elle Thorsen Consulting. A serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple technology startups herself, she has also spent nearly 20 years working with entrepren... Show more

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