As an independent and committed product designer, I explore new design practices to put my knowledge at the service of a more desirable future for the environment, society and individuals.

As an independent and committed product designer, I explore new design practices to put my knowledge at the service of a more desirable future for the environment, society and individuals. Show more

I am working professional in Unisys, part of the AI Practice team, office of CTO. I explore and experiment with latest AI tech. I am also a sustainability enthusiast. I have participated and won in some national and International Hackathons, also enjoy tinkering and playing with IoT projects. Big time Foodie - Love to travel and taste different foods.

I am working professional in Unisys, part of the AI Practice team, office of CTO. I explore and experiment with latest AI tech. I am also a sustainability enthusiast. I have participated and won in some national and International Hackathons, also enj... Show more

Anastasia Strizh is the Head of the Business Analysis Department at Exadel, where she leads a global team of over 80 Business Analysts across multiple regions. With more than 10 years of international experience, she combines a strategic mindset with a deep understanding of cross-cultural team dynamics.

Her professional journey includes managing EU-funded energy projects in Italy and driving industrial product development in China. At Exadel, Anastasia has designed and implemented key operational processes — from end-to-end employee lifecycle management to performance frameworks, bench strategy, and professional development planning. She was the architect behind a global Resource Management Organization that optimized staffing across the company, and launched an internal recognition ecosystem that significantly boosted team engagement.

Anastasia is known for building scalable, human-centric management systems that balance business needs with personal growth — and for turning process thinking into a culture driver.

Anastasia Strizh is the Head of the Business Analysis Department at Exadel, where she leads a global team of over 80 Business Analysts across multiple regions. With more than 10 years of international experience, she combines a strategic mindset with... Show more

Jakob is a senior developer and architect who enjoys reading books, listening to music and spending time outside walking in forests and such. He enjoys solving problems for businesses in different ways.

Having seen large systems fail completely or make it very hard for the end users to do their work he started to think about how we can change that.

Jakob is a senior developer and architect who enjoys reading books, listening to music and spending time outside walking in forests and such. He enjoys solving problems for businesses in different ways. Having seen large systems fail completely or... Show more

Tijana Selak (MSc., P.Biol.) is a biologist, science communicator, and the Wildlife Campaigns & Advocacy Manager at The Fur-Bearers, an animal protection organization involved in conservation, research, advocacy, and education. Her graduate research explored how language and framing influence public attitudes toward urban wildlife, using Calgary as a case study to analyze cross-sector communication trends. Specializing in environmental education and public engagement, her work bridges research, advocacy, and storytelling to promote coexistence and compassionate conservation.

Tijana Selak (MSc., P.Biol.) is a biologist, science communicator, and the Wildlife Campaigns & Advocacy Manager at The Fur-Bearers, an animal protection organization involved in conservation, research, advocacy, and education. Her graduate research ... Show more

Open-source enthusiast with a strong passion for technology and continuous learning. Thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exploring new ideas. Driven by curiosity and always eager to discover emerging technologies and opportunities for growth. Proud Golden Kubestronaut, actively engaged in the cloud-native and Kubernetes ecosystem.

Open-source enthusiast with a strong passion for technology and continuous learning. Thrives on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exploring new ideas. Driven by curiosity and always eager to discover emerging technologies and opportunities for gr... Show more

Alison Furneaux's passion lies in shaping companies destined to make a significant global impact on the world. Alison has been integral in the formation and launch of multiple startups starting in her early years across SaaS, agtech, ecommerce and cybersecurity, leveraging her operational expertise in growth operations, fundraising, and strategy. Alison serves as an Operating Partner at BlueIO, where she supports founding and operational teams’ activities across the portfolio. As the Chief Marketing Officer and member of the founding team at CyberSaint, Alison plays a crucial role in sculpting the company's strategy and leading its execution. Alison also dedicates her expertise to advising and investing in emerging companies in the cybersecurity and broader technology fields. Alison’s academic background includes a BA in Economics from Boston University, as well as certifications in strategy and finance through Harvard Business School and Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

Alison Furneaux's passion lies in shaping companies destined to make a significant global impact on the world. Alison has been integral in the formation and launch of multiple startups starting in her early years across SaaS, agtech, ecommerce and cy... Show more

Dale Hobbie is a multi-patented inventor, mission-critical systems architect, and the founder of Quantum HPC Infrastructure, LLC. With more than 35 years of experience in computational analytics and engineering, he has dedicated his career to solving complex challenges in Power, cooling, and compute reliability. His work focuses on autonomous class-compute infrastructure designed to operate independently while supporting AI, HPC, and quantum workloads. He brings a disciplined and methodical approach to engineering, shaped by decades of hands-on experience in environments where continuity and stability are essential.

Known professionally as D. James Hobbie, he is the inventor of the Cleanewable Hybrid platform, protected under U.S. Patents 11,233,405 B1 and 12,184,075 B1, with multiple continuation-in-part applications and registered trademarks. These innovations extend to carbon-integrated thermals, RTF materials processes, modular enclosure systems, and distributed micro-utility architectures. Hobbie developed this platform to integrate onsite multi-source power generation, advanced thermal loop control, and autonomous operational logic into a unified, repeatable system. His patented work provides a licensable technical foundation intended to support resilient compute environments under variable and demanding conditions.

James Hobbie is the architect of the Operation Quantum Marathon Corridor, a multi-state autonomous compute spine extending approximately 1,500 miles. This corridor was engineered to support federal, commercial, defense, and scientific computing requirements through onsite generation aggregators up to 500 MW+ and interoperable micro-utility frameworks. Hobbie designed the corridor to integrate fiber adjacency, sovereign routing logic, and unified mission continuity architecture across independent regions. The initiative responds to the limitations of grid-dependent infrastructure while maintaining scalability for future compute needs.

As the founder and managing director of Quantum HPC Infrastructure, LLC, Dale James Hobbie leads systems-level engineering governance, multidisciplinary project oversight, and corridor-scale development strategy. Hobbie oversees patent strategy, site modeling, infrastructure adjacency planning, and high-density thermal integration. Under his direction, the organization operates through a Master Project Management Office structure developed in financial partnership with Peter Georgiopoulos and supported by operations advisor Leo Vrondissis. This structure integrates expertise across energy systems, carbon integration, digital infrastructure, and mission-critical engineering while maintaining consistent execution standards.

Before founding QHPC, Hobbie spent over three decades as an independent consultant addressing high-risk, mission-critical reliability challenges across commercial, industrial, government, and defense-aligned environments. He became known as the engineer whom organizations relied upon when systems failed in ways others could not diagnose. His work included stabilizing mission-critical environments, identifying hidden reliability and team-based faults, redesigning obsolete systems, and implementing advanced Power-to-the-Nth pathways. These experiences directly shaped the autonomous class architectures he later codified into patent form.

Dale Hobbie continues to guide the expansion of autonomous-class infrastructure across the United States and allied regions. His engineering philosophy emphasizes systems intuition, long-range thinking, and a clear understanding of interconnected electrical, thermal, mechanical, and digital domains. Through ongoing work in sovereign compute strategy, carbon-integrated thermals, and next-generation enclosure systems, he remains focused on building infrastructure that operates independently and supports uninterrupted computing in future scenarios. He maintains a steady commitment to designing systems and teams that endure, adapt, and remain effective over time.

Dale Hobbie is a multi-patented inventor, mission-critical systems architect, and the founder of Quantum HPC Infrastructure, LLC. With more than 35 years of experience in computational analytics and engineering, he has dedicated his career to solving... Show more

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Priyanshi is a brand data analyst and creative artist.

Priyanshi is a brand data analyst and creative artist. Show more

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learning workflows.

As part of my MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Limerick, I designed and built a real-time wind turbine anomaly detection and predictive maintenance system using Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, and advanced deep learning models.

I also have experience with AWS Sage Maker, Lang Chain, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), developing Conversational AI platforms and cloud-native ML solutions. My goal is to create sustainable, efficient, and impactful AI systems that drive innovation and support a cleaner, smarter future.

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learnin... Show more

I'm a biologist with a PhD in Biological Sciences. I started out researching climate impacts on aquatic systems and now focus on bridging science, tech, and education to support ecological transition. I work as a lecturer, AI trainer, and sustainability consultant.

I'm a biologist with a PhD in Biological Sciences. I started out researching climate impacts on aquatic systems and now focus on bridging science, tech, and education to support ecological transition. I work as a lecturer, AI trainer, and sustainabil... Show more

Ehsan Hosseini is a researcher and engineer specializing in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart microgrids. He holds a PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Electrical Technologies from the University of Cádiz, where his doctoral research focused on AI-based controllers for power converters in renewable applications. His professional expertise spans electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure, energy storage integration, and the optimization of hybrid power plants combining solar, wind, and hydrogen technologies. With more than a decade of experience in academia and industry, Ehsan has contributed to international research projects, published in high-impact journals, and presented at leading conferences. He is passionate about advancing intelligent control strategies and innovative converter topologies to support the transition toward sustainable energy systems.

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Presented research at multiple IEEE conferences during his PhD, including sessions on intelligent control for hybrid renewable energy systems and advanced converter topologies.

Ehsan Hosseini is a researcher and engineer specializing in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart microgrids. He holds a PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Electrical Technologies from the University of Cádiz, where his doctoral resear... Show more

Abdulraheem Bashir is the Lead for Incubation and Capacity Building at Nest Africa AI Innovation Lab and a Data Analyst at Natview Foundation for Technology Innovation. He supports early-stage AI startups, leads digital and climate-focused capacity-building initiatives, and contributes to responsible AI deployment across communities. He played a key role in developing AyéMọlẹ AI, a multilingual climate assistant. Bashir is passionate about ethical AI, climate resilience, and youth empowerment and is actively involved in advancing Africa’s innovation ecosystem.

Abdulraheem Bashir is the Lead for Incubation and Capacity Building at Nest Africa AI Innovation Lab and a Data Analyst at Natview Foundation for Technology Innovation. He supports early-stage AI startups, leads digital and climate-focused capacity-b... Show more

Akesire Abdurrahmon is a dedicated and ambitious final-year student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), specializing in Applied Geophysics. With a strong passion for geophysical exploration especially in the energy and mineral exploration, he has developed expertise in integrating magnetic, gravity, radiometric and vertical electrical sounding (VES) data for subsurface analysis using software like ArcGIS, Oasis Montaj, WinResist, and most importantly, his knowledge on python in application of Data Science in various Geophysical Investigations. His academic journey has been marked by excellence in research, particularly in the application of geophysical techniques for energy and mineral exploration in Nigeria.

He has actively participated in several fieldwork, geophysical data acquisition, analysis and interpretation, enhancing his practical knowledge in the discipline. His current research focuses on evaluating iron ore deposits in Calabar, Southern Nigeria, analyses of petroleum potential in some selected areas in Ondo State (a potential green field for oil and gas) utilizing geophysical methods to support economic and industrial development. He also has a lined up research work on application of geophysical methods to analyze geothermal potential zones in some selected areas in Nigeria.

Beyond academics, he is a proactive problem solver, a leader and a keen learner, with aspirations to contribute significantly to the energy industry through innovative exploration techniques and sustainable energy management.

Akesire Abdurrahmon is a dedicated and ambitious final-year student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), specializing in Applied Geophysics. With a strong passion for geophysical exploration especially in the energy and mineral expl... Show more

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un des quatre premiers employés à être embauché en tant que concepteur électronique.

Mon expérience au sein du club étudiant m'a permis de rapidement proposer des améliorations organisationnelles. J'ai d'ailleurs rapidement endossé le rôle de Scrum Master et je suis privilégié de pouvoir contribuer aux visions à long, moyen et court terme de l'entreprise.

Ma plus grande source de motivation est l'apprentissage continu. J'apprécie particulièrement les environnements en constante évolution qui exigent une adaptation rapide. En dehors du travail, mes passions incluent le sport (athlétisme, volleyball), la lecture et la musique.

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un d... Show more

I'm a product leader with nearly 20 years of experience building AI-driven products at companies like Microsoft, Nuance, and TripAdvisor. I specialize in pre-Product Market Fit, working in high-uncertainty contexts where strategy, speed, and clarity are critical.

I'm a product leader with nearly 20 years of experience building AI-driven products at companies like Microsoft, Nuance, and TripAdvisor. I specialize in pre-Product Market Fit, working in high-uncertainty contexts where strategy, speed, and clarity ... Show more

Angélica est spécialiste en Lean-Agile, Business Process Management, Management de projets, Transformation Organisationnelle/Numérique et Numérique Durable. Issue du milieu des télécommunications, elle accompagne des entreprises et institutions publiques en France et à l’International depuis plus de 19 ans.
Après avoir dirigé de nombreux projets d’organisation et management de projets en Amérique et en Europe dans des firmes internationales, elle créa en 2004 son cabinet de Conseil en s’orientant vers le management de projets complexes et l’agilité. Angélica intervient pour le compte des industries d’énergies électriques, pétrole, gaz, chimie, métallurgie, aéronautique, pharmaceutique, télécommunications, construction, environnement, et secteurs tiers divers, institutions publiques, universités et cabinets de conseil internationaux : www.cs-horizon.com
Animée par une conviction profonde face à l’urgence climatique, Angélica Calvet conjugue depuis plusieurs années son engagement environnemental avec une exigence de performance opérationnelle pour les organisations. Cette double ambition l’a conduite à explorer et mettre en œuvre des approches de management et de gouvernance innovantes, afin d’accompagner les entreprises vers des trajectoires de sobriété, d’écoconception et d’usage éthique et responsable des technologies.

Elle analyse les impacts systémiques du numérique, ses effets rebond, ainsi que les cadres réglementaires du Green IT à l’échelle mondiale. Elle s’intéresse également aux stratégies bas carbone sectorielles mises en œuvre par les États et évalue l’état d’avancement de leurs engagements climatiques, à la croisée du numérique et de la transition écologique. Elle anime la Commission Numérique Responsable de la Fédération Cinov et est Présidente de la Fédération Cinov Nouvelle Aquitaine.
Angélica est Ingénieur en génie physique et titulaire d’un MBA spécialisé en Economie Internationale et Administration des Entreprises, ainsi que des masters en Technologies de l’Information et des Télécommunications. Elle est diplômée de l’Université of Texas A&M, du Tech de Mty et du Scientific Research Center, Californie, USA ; de l’INSA Toulouse et de l’université de l'Adour, France.

Elle est certifiée : SAFe Agilist; Professional Scrum Master, Professional Product Owner; Business Process Management; Lean Six Sigma ; PMP/PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) PMI, Player in Energy and ICT Transition et Engagé RSE AFNOR.

Angélica est spécialiste en Lean-Agile, Business Process Management, Management de projets, Transformation Organisationnelle/Numérique et Numérique Durable. Issue du milieu des télécommunications, elle accompagne des entreprises et institutions publi... Show more

Linda Brack ist Inclusion & Diversity Lead bei Schindler Deutschland und Expertin an der Schnittstelle von Diversity, KI und Innovation. In ihrer Rolle treibt sie unternehmensweit strategische Veränderungen voran und berät Führungskräfte darin, Vielfalt als Erfolgsfaktor zu nutzen. Als Speakerin zeigt sie praxisnah, wie sich Bias in Technologien einschleicht – und wie Unternehmen durch diverse Teams und inklusives Daten-Design Fairness sichern, Innovation fördern und zukunftsfähig bleiben. Ihre Keynotes sind gleichermaßen provokativ wie lösungsorientiert – und machen deutlich: KI braucht alle Perspektiven.

Linda Brack ist Inclusion & Diversity Lead bei Schindler Deutschland und Expertin an der Schnittstelle von Diversity, KI und Innovation. In ihrer Rolle treibt sie unternehmensweit strategische Veränderungen voran und berät Führungskräfte darin, Vielf... Show more

With over 14 years of global experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, emerging technology, and financial services, Neha is a recognized industry leader shaping the future of secure digital infrastructure. As Vice President of Cybersecurity Products at J.P. Morgan Chase, she leads the development of next-generation data protection solutions using cryptographic controls that secure the foundation of modern financial technology at scale and with impact.

Neha’s career spans strategic and technical leadership roles across Fortune 500 firms and global consultancies, including Deloitte, EY, Accenture, NVIDIA, Flagstar Bank, and Bank of America. Her work has taken her across North America, Europe, and Asia, giving her a uniquely global perspective on regulatory landscapes, threat intelligence, and enterprise-scale security architecture.

At the core of her leadership is a commitment to innovation, especially in advancing privacy-enhancing technologies, data protection, and zero-trust frameworks. Neha bridges deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, enabling organizations to not only defend against today's threats but also prepare for the next wave of disruption.

Beyond the enterprise, Neha is an active advisor to early-stage startups and venture firms, where she helps founders navigate the complex intersection of cybersecurity, compliance, and product-market fit. Neha also contributes to industry working groups focused on standards development and ethical tech adoption. From securing today’s digital economy to enabling the next generation of secure platforms, Neha brings a visionary yet grounded approach to cybersecurity, one that’s deeply technical, future-focused, and driven by purpose.

With over 14 years of global experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, emerging technology, and financial services, Neha is a recognized industry leader shaping the future of secure digital infrastructure. As Vice President of Cybersecurity Pr... Show more

Success Ehiabor earned a B.Sc. in Geomatics from the University of Benin and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Surveyors. He currently works as a Data Analyst at Firmgate & Associates Ltd, where he applies data-driven insights to support business and community development.

He’s pursuing a Master’s in Data Science at the University of Salford, Manchester, alongside a Master’s in Financial Engineering at WorldQuant University. His work sits at the crossroads of machine learning, agritech, and financial inclusion—designing intelligent systems that drive measurable impact for small businesses and local communities.

Success Ehiabor earned a B.Sc. in Geomatics from the University of Benin and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Surveyors. He currently works as a Data Analyst at Firmgate & Associates Ltd, where he applies data-driven insights to support busi... Show more

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Okafor Christian Marvelous is my full name, I have over 15 years of experience in real life, Tech, Management and Public Speaking. I live both in Abuja and Asaba. I am proficient in Graphic design, UX/UI design, WordPress website design, writer and proofreading.

Okafor Christian Marvelous is my full name, I have over 15 years of experience in real life, Tech, Management and Public Speaking. I live both in Abuja and Asaba. I am proficient in Graphic design, UX/UI design, WordPress website design, writer... Show more

Top external contributor to LF Energy's Hyphae (APIS) project and LFX Mentee and selected member of Asias biggest opensource. program c4gt. Focused on democratizing energy access through open source peer-to-peer trading systems. Contributing to software that powers real community microgrids in Japan, enabling neighbors to autonomously trade battery power. Passionate about applying cloud-native principles to solve climate challenges and energy independence.

Top external contributor to LF Energy's Hyphae (APIS) project and LFX Mentee and selected member of Asias biggest opensource. program c4gt. Focused on democratizing energy access through open source peer-to-peer trading systems. Contributing to sof... Show more

Dax Pandhi is the creator of Gaea, the industry’s leading terrain design platform, used by major film and game studios, as well as scientific institutions like NASA, to craft hyper-realistic landscapes for AAA games, VFX, virtual production, and scientific research.

As the co-founder of QuadSpinner and its Chief Software Architect, Dax has led his team in pioneering geological simulation, erosion modeling, and terrain generation, redefining how digital worlds are built.

Previously, he worked as an environment artist on projects such as Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome, and an unreleased God of War title. He is a former Microsoft MVP for WPF.

Dax frequently speaks at industry events such as SIGGRAPH, EUE, Mundos Digitales, and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He also shares insights on QuadSpinner’s YouTube channel, where his past work in environment design education remains available. Currently, he divides his time between leading Gaea’s development across three continents and advancing wildlife conservation efforts.

Dax Pandhi is the creator of Gaea, the industry’s leading terrain design platform, used by major film and game studios, as well as scientific institutions like NASA, to craft hyper-realistic landscapes for AAA games, VFX, virtual production, and scie... Show more

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic Automation from NKUA, where he is currently pursuing a PhD focused on edge-cloud orchestration. He is a co-founding partner at Division by Zero P.C. and contributes to major European research projects such as EO4EU, TRACE and HYPER-AI. His work emphasizes interoperable architectures, workflow automation, and user-centric platform design. He is also studying Biology to expand his interdisciplinary perspective.

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic... Show more

Founder, Kia-Start Up Consult, HopeFusion Africa & Civitas | Chief Project Officer, Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd

Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA) is a visionary innovation leader and entrepreneurship mentor dedicated to empowering African founders to build scalable, sustainable, and socially impactful ventures. Through Kia-Start Up Consult and HopeFusion Africa, he provides strategic mentorship, AI-driven innovation, and fundraising readiness support that help startups transform ideas into investment-ready, high-growth enterprises. His frameworks emphasize product-market fit, resilient business models, and go-to-market strategies that deliver measurable social and economic value.

As Chief Project Officer at Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd, Isaac integrates artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into entrepreneurship and ecosystem development, helping African startups leverage innovation for sustainable growth. He is also the Founder and CEO of Civitas Estate and Maintenance, a pioneering company advancing smart housing, renewable energy, and green city development to redefine Africa’s urban future.

Guided by his bold vision to reduce unemployment in Africa by 10% by 2030, Isaac champions inclusive growth through innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to shaping a more prosperous, tech-driven, and equitable Africa.

Founder, Kia-Start Up Consult, HopeFusion Africa & Civitas | Chief Project Officer, Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd Isaac Agya Koomson (KIA) is a visionary innovation leader and entrepreneurship mentor dedicated to empowering African founders to bui... Show more

Inge Vandijck is the founder and soul behind Bright Phoenix, a zebra company that blends purpose and profit, resilience and regeneration. The name is no coincidence — it reflects a journey of renewal and the belief that transformation often begins in the ashes of disruption.

As an economist, transition strategist, tech entrepreneur, and Climate Pact Ambassador for the European Commission, she operates across global and organizational risk domains. Her work addresses the complex interplay between climate and environmental threats, geopolitical instability, cybercrime and information security risks, data privacy challenges, physical and operational security challenges, business continuity risks, organizational resilience gaps, and human health and wellbeing challenges.

A true multipotentialite, Inge moves fluidly between strategy and storytelling, technology and human systems. Her approach combines systems thinking, co-creation, and strategic foresight to help organizations and societies face uncertainty with clarity and courage. Guided by Ikigai, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and keiretsu collaboration models, she connects patterns others overlook —inspired by thinkers like da Vinci, who understood that everything is connected with everything else.
Both storyteller and strategist, she believes that every problem is an opportunity in disguise. Through Bright Phoenix, she helps organizations and communities rise stronger and brighter — building bridges between disciplines, restoring balance between humans and systems, and translating complexity into meaningful, resilient action.

Inge Vandijck is the founder and soul behind Bright Phoenix, a zebra company that blends purpose and profit, resilience and regeneration. The name is no coincidence — it reflects a journey of renewal and the belief that transformation often begins in... Show more

Sev Geraskin is Co-Founder and VP of Engineering at PolarGrid, building North America’s first real-time AI inference compute network. He also serves as President of the Economy of Wisdom Foundation, Executive Director of the Lantern Lab Society, and Founder of Past 5, a platform for data storytelling that transforms complex information into narrative insight. In addition, Sev advises organizations, including Indigenomics, Opportunity International, and multiple startups, helping them align technology strategy with human-centered outcomes.

With over two decades of engineering and product leadership, Sev has scaled mission-critical systems across startups and global enterprises. At Mastercard, he expanded distributed data services 100×, cut cloud costs by 75%, and architected high-availability pipelines that unlocked multimillion-dollar opportunities. He has co-founded ventures including Stack Moxie (CTO) and Wiserbotics, pioneering neuro-affective AI for real-time emotional response.

His expertise spans AI alignment, agent orchestration, distributed systems, large-scale cloud platforms, and narrative data visualization. A graduate of BCIT with distinction, Sev also holds certifications in AI Alignment, AWS Architecture and Security, Generative AI, and PMP, and previously contributed to Round, a curated network of executives shaping products with global impact.

Today, Sev’s mission is to bridge technical innovation with human wisdom by aligning infrastructure, intelligence, and storytelling to help organizations and communities move beyond misalignment and unfulfillment toward a more connected collective experience.

Sev Geraskin is Co-Founder and VP of Engineering at PolarGrid, building North America’s first real-time AI inference compute network. He also serves as President of the Economy of Wisdom Foundation, Executive Director of the Lantern Lab Society, and ... Show more

Zak Hussein is the CEO of ORKA AI and founder of AUTM8, where they help organizations adopt AI by integrating digital employees and orchestrating hybrid human + AI workforces. He also hosts CanadianPodcast.ca, sharing stories of leadership and innovation across the country, and is the founder of the AI Chamber of Canada, a national initiative to accelerate responsible AI adoption.

Zak’s work spans industries from real estate and HR to municipalities and agriculture, always with a focus on turning AI into measurable business value.

Recognized as Top40Under40, Top20 Business Leaders and one of Canada’s trusted voices in AI strategy, he brings a unique blend of practical frameworks, business insight, and forward-looking vision to the conversation on the future of work.

Zak Hussein is the CEO of ORKA AI and founder of AUTM8, where they help organizations adopt AI by integrating digital employees and orchestrating hybrid human + AI workforces. He also hosts CanadianPodcast.ca, sharing stories of leadership and innova... Show more