Prathmesh is a Computer Science engineering student and the Founder of the Blackbox AI Mavericks Club, where he mentors a community of 30+ students in building autonomous systems. A winner of the CDAC National Quantum Brain-a-thon, Prathmesh specializes in Agentic AI architectures and Cloud-Native sustainability. He is currently building "GreenScale," an open-source initiative to optimize energy consumption for AI workloads on Kubernetes.

Prathmesh is a Computer Science engineering student and the Founder of the Blackbox AI Mavericks Club, where he mentors a community of 30+ students in building autonomous systems. A winner of the CDAC National Quantum Brain-a-thon, Prathmesh speciali... Show more

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

Estudiante de Ingeniería Industrial en la Universidad Nacional del Callao e Ingeniería de Sistemas en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, combinando una sólida base académica con una pasión por el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo profesional. A lo largo de mi formación, eh demostrado un firme compromiso con el voluntariado, participando activamente en diversas iniciativas comunitarias y programas de apoyo, aportando tiempo y conocimientos al servicio de los demás.

Eh sido parte de hackathones y datathones, donde potencié habilidades en resolución de problemas, innovación y creatividad en ambientes de alta presión. Mi interés por la investigación y la tecnología, me ha llevado a colaborar en proyectos interdisciplinarios, donde se enfoca en implementar nuevas metodologías y tecnologías para optimizar procesos y sistemas.

Cuento con experiencia técnica en seguridad industrial, gestión de proyectos, y metodologías ágiles como Scrum, además de poseer certificación como Scrum Master. Mi conocimiento se extiende a una amplia gama de herramientas y lenguajes de programación, incluyendo Landbot, Excel, PowerPoint, C++, Python, Java y CSS, lo que le permite abordar problemas desde distintas perspectivas tecnológicas.

Destacándome también en habilidades de trabajo en equipo y escucha activa, lideré y contribuí a diversos proyectos académicos y extracurriculares, asegurando la alineación de objetivos y el éxito ,para la realización de los proyectos.

Estudiante de Ingeniería Industrial en la Universidad Nacional del Callao e Ingeniería de Sistemas en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, combinando una sólida base académica con una pasión por el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo profesi... Show more

Soy un consultor de negocio con más de 25 años de experiencia en el sector de la tecnología y la sostenibilidad. Desde el 2007, dirijo mis propias empresas, ofreciendo soluciones innovadoras y rentables a mis clientes basadas en tecnología Microsoft (Dynamics 365).

Mi pasión es ayudar a las organizaciones a mejorar su desempeño ambiental, social y de gobernabilidad (ESG) en general y CSRD en particular. Con mi equipo de 17ods.com aportamos conocimiento y gestión en el área de la sostenibilidad corporativa, facilitando la elaboración de informes, la medición de impactos y la definición de estrategias. Mi misión es contribuir al desarrollo sostenible y a la transformación digital de las empresas.

Soy un consultor de negocio con más de 25 años de experiencia en el sector de la tecnología y la sostenibilidad. Desde el 2007, dirijo mis propias empresas, ofreciendo soluciones innovadoras y rentables a mis clientes basadas en tecnología Microsoft ... Show more

Crefeda Rodrigues is a Staff Software Engineer at Arm, focusing on performance and scalability driven machine learning software optimization for Arm server CPUs. She previously worked on large-scale climate and weather model optimization as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Manchester and holds a PhD in energy-efficient machine learning.

Crefeda Rodrigues is a Staff Software Engineer at Arm, focusing on performance and scalability driven machine learning software optimization for Arm server CPUs. She previously worked on large-scale climate and weather model optimization as a postdoc... Show more

Julie Gurnee is a Climate Mitigation Specialist with Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination. She holds a degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Montana and has been working for Fairfax County since 2012.
In her current role, Julie manages Fairfax County's Electric Vehicle Readiness Strategy, supports the Charge-Up Fairfax Program, and works on the Green Business Partners Program. She also serves on the Loudoun County Environmental Commission as their Clean Transportation Subject Matter Expert.
Throughout her career, Julie has focused on advancing sustainability and conservation initiatives across the Northern Virginia region.

Julie Gurnee is a Climate Mitigation Specialist with Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination. She holds a degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Montana and has been working for Fairfax County since 2012. In he... Show more

Zakiya Davidson is a graduate researcher at North Carolina A&T State University whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, federated learning, blockchain systems, and equity-centered technology design.

Currently working with Dr. Patooghy and collaborating faculty, Zakiya is contributing to research initiatives focused on blockchain-enabled federated learning (BCFL) for two critical domains: improving maternal health equity in underserved communities and strengthening defenses against data poisoning attacks in Agricultural IoT systems. Her work investigates how privacy-preserving, fairness-aware AI systems can be designed to protect data sovereignty while improving model reliability and equitable outcomes.

Zakiya brings over 20 years of experience in data engineering and enterprise analytics across industries including media, logistics, and marketing. She is currently pursuing advanced graduate studies in data analytics and machine learning, with a long-term research agenda centered on ethical AI, distributed systems, and the development of resilient AI infrastructures for marginalized communities.

Her work reflects a commitment to positioning NC A&T as a leader in AI fairness, privacy-preserving computation, and applied research that advances both technological innovation and social impact.

Zakiya Davidson is a graduate researcher at North Carolina A&T State University whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, federated learning, blockchain systems, and equity-centered technology design. Currently working with D... Show more

Eric Broda is the Founder and President of Broda Group Software, a boutique consulting firm that specialized in building GenAI, agent, and data ecosystem solutions. He is an expert in delivering large scale data management solutions and is the author of O’Reilly’s Implementing Data Mesh book. Eric has delivered GenAI and agent solutions in with international banks, global insurers, large retailers, and global technology firms. Mr. Broda’s next book will be available in November 2025 on highly reliable autonomous agents for the emerging agent ecosystem.

Mr. Broda has written extensively about his Agents experiences, architecture, and implementation at medium.com/@ericbroda

Eric Broda is the Founder and President of Broda Group Software, a boutique consulting firm that specialized in building GenAI, agent, and data ecosystem solutions. He is an expert in delivering large scale data management solutions and is the autho... Show more

JuanJo Ciarlante is a Principal Engineer at GrafanaLabs and Assistant Professor at Mendoza Uni. His industry experience includes working for Google as SRE TL, as well as other SRE roles at Canonical Ltd, and Bitnami.
His OSS journey started in 1998 when he contributed IP Aliasing support to Linux, and since then to several other OSS projects. He's particularly passionate about Cloud-y OSS projects like Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, etc which made cloud computing accessible for the rest of us.

JuanJo Ciarlante is a Principal Engineer at GrafanaLabs and Assistant Professor at Mendoza Uni. His industry experience includes working for Google as SRE TL, as well as other SRE roles at Canonical Ltd, and Bitnami. His OSS journey started in 1998 ... Show more

Mitarbeitende Hochschuldidaktik und eLearning

Mitarbeitende Hochschuldidaktik und eLearning Show more

Dr. Aladdin Alchalabi is a recipient of the prestigious Ontario Trillium Award for his Ph.D in AI at uOttawa, he’s a Databricks Champion Solution Architect with both Professional Data Engineering and Professional Machine learning streams as well as Gen AI.

Bringing 15+ years of experience in Data & AI space working on consultative sales for various industries and profiles; from Energy, Oil & Gas, Government, Gaming industry including VR/AR, brain-computer interface.

Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tExmQx4AAAAJ&hl=en

Dr. Aladdin Alchalabi is a recipient of the prestigious Ontario Trillium Award for his Ph.D in AI at uOttawa, he’s a Databricks Champion Solution Architect with both Professional Data Engineering and Professional Machine learning streams as well as G... Show more

My name is Richard Conway. I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Azure. I'm a Director of Elastacloud which is a Data Science consultancy working across key business sectors such as retail, finance, engineering and others.

As well as my role in business, I'm an author of books and courses and a key contributor to Apache open source projects with a love for all things cloud and data. Over the years I've become proficient in C++, C#, Java, Scala, Python and R and I mix and match these skills for my customers and community on a daily basis.

I love speaking to new audiences on aspects of cloud, data science and data platform and have spoken all across Europe over the last few years.

I'm a strong advocate of communities and over the years founded @ukazure and a few others.

As an advocate for child education in IT I've been working closely with Code Club in the UK. My most recent community contribution has been AzureCraft, an annual two day event for developers, parents and kids to teach the Cloud and Programming through Minecraft.

My name is Richard Conway. I'm a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Azure. I'm a Director of Elastacloud which is a Data Science consultancy working across key business sectors such as retail, finance, engineering... Show more

Suyash has helped in setting up projects and businesses including Codevigor (a startup specialized in the development of blockchain applications), Horizon Africa (a blockchain focused on NFTs and Metaverses), StoragePlus (the first commercial Blockchain Application in Mauritius), Loot NFT (an international NFT Metaverse project) and many other businesses in the last 8 years.

Suyash has helped in setting up projects and businesses including Codevigor (a startup specialized in the development of blockchain applications), Horizon Africa (a blockchain focused on NFTs and Metaverses), StoragePlus (the first commercial Blockch... Show more

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

Florence is all about making the digital world work for everyone, especially where technology, disability, and gender intersect.

Florence is all about making the digital world work for everyone, especially where technology, disability, and gender intersect. Show more

Janne is the Chief Growth Officer and founder of Exove, a leading digital growth company in the northern Europe.

He has been an active member of the Drupal business community for more than a decade. He has organised Drupal business related events and is the driving force behind Drupal Business Survey and Drupal CEO Dinner together with Michel van Velde.

He is a board member of the Finnish and Estonian Drupal associations. He is the chairman of board of Code from Finland Association.

Janne is the Chief Growth Officer and founder of Exove, a leading digital growth company in the northern Europe. He has been an active member of the Drupal business community for more than a decade. He has organised Drupal business related events ... Show more

Shel Winkley is Climate Central's Weather & Climate Engagement Specialist, helping storytellers connect climate change to daily weather. He empowers accurate storytelling that shows audiences how warming affects their communities. Shel brings 17 years of broadcast meteorology experience, including nearly 15 as Chief Meteorologist at KBTX (CBS) in Bryan-College Station, Texas. He holds a B.S. in Meteorology from Texas A&M and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist.

Shel Winkley is Climate Central's Weather & Climate Engagement Specialist, helping storytellers connect climate change to daily weather. He empowers accurate storytelling that shows audiences how warming affects their communities. Shel brings 17 year... Show more

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

Cette session va mettre en lumière la sororité, le soutien et l'activisme en ligne en montrant comment le numérique peut être un outil de mobilisation féministe et d'inclusion, et aussi en donnant des astuces pour assurer la sécurité en ligne tout en créant des stratégies concrètes pour contrer la violence en ligne et la désinformation genrée par le féministe avec un approche sororale.
Il sera question de mettre en lumière des témoignages, analyses d'expertises et sessions collaboratives pour produire des recommandations pratiques pour toutes parties prenantes dans le secteur du numérique.
Crispine Ngena, jeune autochtone, est une Juriste en droit public interne et international, qui a forgé sa pensée dans le droit international humanitaire et des droits humains. Elle est engagée dans L’écoféminisme et les droits numériques.
Expertise de terrains :
1. Pour la paix dans l’Est de la RDC : Nommée Ambassadrice pour la paix par la MONUSCO en 2025, Crispine combat sur la ligne de front de l’information. Dans une région meurtrie où la désinformation est une arme de guerre, elle milite pour un numérique responsable, factuel et apaisant. Elle travaille à déconstruire les récits toxiques et à favoriser une cohabitation pacifique, faisant du digital un espace de médiation et de dialogue.
2. Pour l’autonomie économique des femmes : Avec son initiative de transformation et de commercialisation de café bio « Mwenga », elle lie directement écologie, économie et empowerment. Ce projet démontre comment des circuits courts et transparents, potentiellement optimisés par des outils numériques adaptés.
3. la protection de l'environnement et les droits des femmes autochtones et marginalisées

Cette session va mettre en lumière la sororité, le soutien et l'activisme en ligne en montrant comment le numérique peut être un outil de mobilisation féministe et d'inclusion, et aussi en donnant des astuces pour assurer la sécurité en ligne tout en... Show more

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy is a Director of Software Engineering and Security Architect with 18+ years of experience at the intersection of identity, security, and AI. He specializes in CIAM, identity governance, and secure API-driven architectures. Suresh designs platforms that apply AI and machine learning to adaptive authentication and identity intelligence, with a strong focus on MCP security, RAG model protection, and secure AI pipelines. His work emphasizes privacy-aware, scalable, and standards-based identity systems.

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy is a Director of Software Engineering and Security Architect with 18+ years of experience at the intersection of identity, security, and AI. He specializes in CIAM, identity governance, and secure API-driven architectures. Sure... Show more

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

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

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

Priyanshi is a brand data analyst and creative artist.

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

Chiamaka Ichoku is a Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant with experience leading Procure-to-Pay and financial transformation projects across Europe. She blends business understanding with process design to help organisations simplify operations and unlock measurable value. Chiamaka is passionate about empowering teams, improving user experiences, and making digital transformation human, practical, and accessible.

Chiamaka Ichoku is a Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant with experience leading Procure-to-Pay and financial transformation projects across Europe. She blends business understanding with process design to help organisation... Show more

I am a software engineer at Microsoft, and I support the Windows and Devices organization. I hold a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from New York University and have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, optimizing data infrastructure, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive actionable insights.

With expertise in Python, Java, and SQL, I work with many big data frameworks and cloud technologies to build efficient and high-performance data solutions. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and am committed to delivering impactful, data-driven innovations.

I am always eager to explore new opportunities that allow me to apply my skills, drive business impact, and grow professionally in achieving corporate goals.

I am a software engineer at Microsoft, and I support the Windows and Devices organization. I hold a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from New York University and have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, o... 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

Coding since 2021.
Collaborated with NewArNet
Web Developer at the IBloTec Market.
Worked at SOGESP as Web developer.
Contributed on different Mobile App projects as Frontend Developer.

Coding since 2021. Collaborated with NewArNet Web Developer at the IBloTec Market. Worked at SOGESP as Web developer. Contributed on different Mobile App projects as Frontend Developer. Show more

I am currently an engineer based in Denver, CO

I am currently an engineer based in Denver, CO 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.

Previous Speaking Experience:
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

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