A Global AI Governance and Responsible AI strategist, empowering Fortune 500 enterprises to build ethical, future-proof data and AI ecosystems. With 28+ years in technology leadership (formerly at Tata Consultancy Services), I bridge innovation and compliance through deep expertise in AI Governance frameworks, Enterprise Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric—certified in AI Strategy & Governance (Wharton), AI in Healthcare (Stanford), Enterprise IT Governance (CGEIT - ISACA), and as a Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer.

My work spans large-scale AI/analytics transformations, from migrating legacy BI systems to Microsoft Fabric, to embedding bias audits, regulatory checks, and ROI-driven adoption frameworks. These initiatives have delivered 20-40% efficiency gains in retail supply chains, financial risk models, and customer personalization—all while enforcing ethical guardrails.

A recognized LinkedIn voice on Responsible AI, I share pragmatic insights on AI governance, data quality, and auditable AI frameworks, with thought leadership spanning:
* AI readiness assessments to bridge data gaps,
* Bias mitigation in forecasting and inventory systems,
* Governance-by-design for Microsoft Fabric and multi-cloud platforms.

Whether advising CxOs or speaking at industry forums, I equip organizations to turn regulatory challenges into competitive advantages—proving that ethical AI isn’t a constraint, but a catalyst for scalable innovation.

A Global AI Governance and Responsible AI strategist, empowering Fortune 500 enterprises to build ethical, future-proof data and AI ecosystems. With 28+ years in technology leadership (formerly at Tata Consultancy Services), I bridge innovation and c... Show more

In his commitment to organizational transformation, Randolf co-founded cogrow.space, after two decades of working with leaders, teams and business units in global enterprises, to bring a different voice to enterprise transformation work. As a global citizen, he collaborates with thought leaders in societal evolution.

Randolf takes great satisfaction in offering his guidance to practitioners as they realize their full potential and capacity in regenerative transformation. He is committed to design and lead cohorts for teams of leaders and change agents to enable effective change in their organizations.

In his commitment to organizational transformation, Randolf co-founded cogrow.space, after two decades of working with leaders, teams and business units in global enterprises, to bring a different voice to enterprise transformation work. As a global ... Show more

Patricia is author of the Children´s book: "El secreto que esconden los colores" that will be soon published in English. She has a university degree in Biology. She developed her Marketing and Business background at UCSD and SDSU in San Diego. She holds a Marketing Certificate in ESADE and a Communication Master in EADA (Barcelona). She is a certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation and also certified in Organization Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC CRR Global)
Patricia has extensive experience in coaching, facilitation and consultancy around topics like leadership, communication, management, career development, Emotional Intelligence, time management, and day-to-day performance management. Patricia is working for the European Institutions (Commission, Parliament and Courts of Justice) and for NATO in Brussels and Luxembourg. In the private sector she works with companies like Inditex (Massimo Dutti, ZARA, Bershka), GSK, ING, L’Oréal, Astra Zeneca, Delitraiteur, Cargolux, Banco Santander, IPSEN and TOTAL in Brussels, London, Paris…working together with Human Resources to create specific and adapted trainings and conferences.
Lecturer in Gdansk University of Technology, ICHEC Business School in Brussels and EU Business School.
She is also a Keynote Speaker for Commerce schools like ESADE, companies like JUMP and many other institutions that need to boost their employees. Loves writing articles and podcasts for companies or for pleasure.
Her passion now is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize his or her own performance, and the best reward is their success.
She works in Spanish, English, French and Catalan.

Patricia is author of the Children´s book: "El secreto que esconden los colores" that will be soon published in English. She has a university degree in Biology. She developed her Marketing and Business background at UCSD and SDSU in San Diego. She ho... Show more

Co-founder at edge AI sensors in agritech/fintech,

Founder at consulting and IoT/smart cities firm, with clients in government and global intergovernmental organizations

Founding team at oceanic clean tech company focused on oceanic sovereign AI infrastructure

-Drafted one of Canada's AI policies
-PhD in IoT and AI integration into smart cities.
-28+ global awards in IoT and (edge) AI including from Microsoft, NVidia, OpenAI
-AI consultant at FAO
-Consulted on AI Federal Oceanic Policy and Strategy
-Advised firms and startups on defense, security, and AI strategy.
-Leading efforts in responsible and governance AI for smart cities, agritech, and healthcare
-Developed (IoT/AI/Digital twins/emerging tech) programs within smart city programs for Canadian municipalities

Co-founder at edge AI sensors in agritech/fintech, Founder at consulting and IoT/smart cities firm, with clients in government and global intergovernmental organizations Founding team at oceanic clean tech company focused on oceanic sovereign A... Show more

Laurent Morisseau accompagne les PME et ETI dans leurs transformations rapides grâce à une approche de stratégie adaptative. Auteur reconnu, pionnier des OKR en France, il a cofondé le framework open source Agile4Enterprise. Il intervient sur les enjeux de pilotage sous incertitude, agilité d’entreprise, organisation en flux et (re)design stratégique. Conférencier expérimenté, il partage une vision lucide, systémique et actionnable du changement.

Laurent Morisseau accompagne les PME et ETI dans leurs transformations rapides grâce à une approche de stratégie adaptative. Auteur reconnu, pionnier des OKR en France, il a cofondé le framework open source Agile4Enterprise. Il intervient sur les enj... Show more

I'm a full-stack developer and product builder with a passion for turning complex challenges into elegant, impactful solutions. My journey in technology is driven by a desire to build things that matter, from founding a NASSCOM-funded tech startup incubated at IIIT Bangalore to architecting a diverse range of applications.

My toolkit is a blend of creativity and engineering. I leverage React, Next.js, and Flutter for dynamic user interfaces, build robust backend systems with Node.js and Python, and explore the frontiers of AI with TensorFlow and LLMs. This versatility allows me to not just write code, but to design, manage, and deliver complete products from concept to launch.

Beyond the code, I thrive in collaborative environments, a passion sharpened by competing in—and winning—multiple hackathons. I'm always excited to connect with fellow innovators and explore new challenges.

I'm a full-stack developer and product builder with a passion for turning complex challenges into elegant, impactful solutions. My journey in technology is driven by a desire to build things that matter, from founding a NASSCOM-funded tech startup in... Show more

I am a Software Engineer with a Passion for Open Source. I love discovering new open source projects and understanding how they are powering developers. Fun fact: To the best of my ability, I always try to "Give Back" to open source packages, libraries, and software that really helped me by contributing or answering random questions on StackOverflow.

BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND THE WORLD DEPENDS ON OPEN SOURCE AND OPEN SOURCE DEPENDS ON ME.

I am a Software Engineer with a Passion for Open Source. I love discovering new open source projects and understanding how they are powering developers. Fun fact: To the best of my ability, I always try to "Give Back" to open source packages, librari... Show more

Oba Animashaun is a product designer, creative, and AI/UX enthusiast with 4 years of experience helping organizations transform user and creative problems into seamless experiences at scale.

Oba currently works as a visual designer at Boardman, and is building Electpoll, a project turned startup focused on revolutionizing e-voting across Nigeria.

He also loves to volunteer and currently serves as the UI/UX Lead for the Google Developers Student Club in the University of Ibadan (GDSC UI), and recently as Design Lead for IEEE UI-SB (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Oba is a 5th year student of UI where he's pursuing a degree in environmental engineering. And when he is not designing, he loves to watch documentaries on world disruptors, meet new people, and explore his interests/obsessions around the intersection of design, tech, and engineering.

Oba Animashaun is a product designer, creative, and AI/UX enthusiast with 4 years of experience helping organizations transform user and creative problems into seamless experiences at scale. Oba currently works as a visual designer at Boardman, an... Show more

Shadab Hussain is a global technology leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. As a Lead Engineer at MathCo, he spearheads innovations in Engineering and Generative AI, delivering transformative solutions that shape the future of enterprise technology.

He is the Co-founder of Quantum Computing India and previously served as a Developer Advocate at the London Stock Exchange Group, where he bridged advanced engineering with real-world application across global developer ecosystems. Recognized as a Google Developer Expert for AI/ML (GenAI) and an AWS Community Builder, Shadab also holds certifications in AWS Machine Learning Specialty and Google Cloud Machine Learning Engineering.

A TEDx speaker and active contributor to the Davos Digital Council, Shadab operates at the intersection of emerging technologies, policy, and innovation strategy. He has presented at premier global platforms including the Data Engineering Summit, Quantum Innovation Summit, Google Developer Groups (GDG), and AWS events, where he actively champions AI governance, workforce development, and national innovation ecosystems.

An accomplished author and researcher, Shadab is the co-author of a book on Quantum Computing in Finance, merging academic insight with practical execution. Through ongoing mentorship, technical workshops, and hackathon leadership, he plays a pivotal role in addressing the global AI & Quantum talent gap—particularly in the United States—and advancing the responsible deployment of frontier technologies.

Shadab Hussain is a global technology leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. As a Lead Engineer at MathCo, he spearheads innovations in Engineering and Generative AI, delivering transformative solution... Show more

Chikwado Friday
CEO, e-Cleaning Company | Founder, M.consult | Leadership Expert | Inspirational Speaker & Coach

Chikwado Friday is a respected leader known for driving excellence in Nigeria's business world. As CEO of e-Cleaning Company, he leads a modern cleaning services company serving top clients like Globus Bank and Market Square Mall in South-East Nigeria, with a team of over 27 professionals.

He is also the Founder of M.consult, where he helps young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and unlock their potential. Through M.consult, Friday empowers youth to think creatively and lead effectively.

Chikwado Friday is a well-known Leadership Expert, Speaker, and Coach. He shares valuable insights on leadership, growth, and success with individuals and organizations. His skills include Human Resource Leadership and Project Management, helping teams and businesses achieve their goals.

Friday has worked with Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), contributing to their growth through his leadership and strategic advice. He has received multiple awards for his impactful work.

He is committed to continuous improvement and staying up-to-date with industry trends, ensuring he delivers the best outcomes.

Chikwado Friday CEO, e-Cleaning Company | Founder, M.consult | Leadership Expert | Inspirational Speaker & Coach Chikwado Friday is a respected leader known for driving excellence in Nigeria's business world. As CEO of e-Cleaning Company, he lead... Show more

Maryna Peikova is a Wartime CEO who led one of Ukraine’s largest retail chains through the chaos of full-scale war, ensuring business survival and protecting thousands of employees and customers under fire. Today, she serves as President of the Global Council for Business Resilience (France), a global NGO that unites leaders, institutions, and communities to build organizational resilience in the face of crises. Drawing on real-time leadership in extreme conditions and over 20 years of international business experience, she provides practical frameworks for leading under pressure, building resilient organizations, and transforming crises into opportunities. Maryna is the author of book "Unbreakable", a playbook on crisis leadership that blends lived experience with global best practices from leading consultancies.

Speaking Topics:
Leading Through War: Lessons of a Wartime CEO
The Future Belongs to the Resilient: Building Crisis-Proof Organizations
Global Crisis Trends and Their Business Implications
Resilience Frameworks: From Preparedness to Recovery
Women in Crisis Leadership
Building Business Resilience in the time of Permacrisis
Use Crisis as opportunity
Building sustainability via building Resilient business&communities

Value for Audience
Maryna delivers not theory, but lived strategies tested in the harshest environments—war, pandemics, supply chain collapse, and economic disruption. She inspires leaders to act decisively, communicate with integrity, and embed resilience into strategy and culture. Her sessions combine compelling storytelling, data-driven insights, and actionable tools for executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.

Maryna Peikova is a Wartime CEO who led one of Ukraine’s largest retail chains through the chaos of full-scale war, ensuring business survival and protecting thousands of employees and customers under fire. Today, she serves as President of the Globa... Show more

Founder of several companies, including an EU-acclaimed startup focused on ecology and AI topics. 15 years of experience in managing technology teams, a software architect with dozens of certifications. Enthusiast of crypto and new technologies.

Founder of several companies, including an EU-acclaimed startup focused on ecology and AI topics. 15 years of experience in managing technology teams, a software architect with dozens of certifications. Enthusiast of crypto and new technologies. Show more

David is working as Lead Engineer for a major U.S. retailer. His team built the pricing engine for both the mobile app and the retail site. When not building the next product features, he teaches classes on web development using ReactJS, Restful micro services, and DevOps.

David had presented at Cloud Expo Asia in Singapore, DevOpsDay Taipei, and VNITO in Vietnam. He is also a DevOps/Agile conference organizer for the Asia Pacific region, covering Singapore/Taiwan/Vietnam.

David is working as Lead Engineer for a major U.S. retailer. His team built the pricing engine for both the mobile app and the retail site. When not building the next product features, he teaches classes on web development using ReactJS, Restful mic... Show more

Bhargav is a passionate MLOPs 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 Fractal Analytics, 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 MLOPs 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 Fra... Show more

Lana Crouse serves as Regional Director for the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Market Transformation & Development team, where she leads efforts to advance sustainability, health, resilience, and equity across the Atlantic region, including Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In this role, she oversees market development, cultivates strategic partnerships, and drives local engagement to accelerate the adoption of green building practices.

With more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Lana brings a strong background in business development, event strategy, and stakeholder engagement. She is passionate about building collaborative communities and advancing solutions that positively impact both people and the planet. Her work reflects a deep commitment to USGBC’s mission of transforming the built environment.

Lana holds a degree from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs and a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University.

Lana Crouse serves as Regional Director for the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Market Transformation & Development team, where she leads efforts to advance sustainability, health, resilience, and equity across the Atlantic region, including Wa... Show more

Student an der Hochschule München und seit März 2025 als studentische Hilfskraft im Studentischen Green Office der Hochschule München tätig

Student an der Hochschule München und seit März 2025 als studentische Hilfskraft im Studentischen Green Office der Hochschule München tätig 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

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, communication, and learning on a broad scale. In her current role as a Senior Education Manager, she is responsible for developing, innovating and advancing AASHE’s education vision and strategy, overseeing professional learning initiatives encompassing virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, and other educational programs. Prior to joining AASHE, Daita was the first Interim Sustainability Coordinator for the University of Hawai‘i System, and also taught courses and integrated sustainability in the curriculum at the University of Hawai‘i. Daita is a LEED Green Associate, an ISSP Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP), and holds a BS degree in Molecular Biology and Biosciences from the University of Bucharest, Romania and MA, MPhil and PhD degrees in Biological Sciences from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Drawing from a scientific background and over 20 years of experience in higher education and sustainability as an educator, researcher, and staff member, Daita has a profound interest in education programs that foster improved human connections, comm... Show more

Raquel Castro Madureira is an Invited Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and a researcher at GOVCOPP, working at the intersection of telecommunications, smart cities, sustainability, public policy, and digital transformation. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and has more than two decades of experience across academia, industry, entrepreneurship, and local government. A Senior Member of the Portuguese Engineers Association and an active IEEE volunteer, she serves as an IEEE Smart Cities Ambassador and contributes to initiatives related to AgeTech, entrepreneurship, and technology for societal impact. Her work focuses on how engineering and digital technologies can improve quality of life, strengthen public services, and reduce inequalities. This multidisciplinary perspective underpins her session on moving from Smart Cities to Wise Communities, where technology is designed and deployed to serve people, inclusion, resilience, and long-term societal value.

Raquel Castro Madureira is an Invited Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and a researcher at GOVCOPP, working at the intersection of telecommunications, smart cities, sustainability, public policy, and digital transformation. She holds ... Show more

Josh Adlerman is the Academic Manager at Greener by Default, a non-profit that uses behavioral science to help organizations serve more sustainable, inclusive, and healthy food. Before Greener by Default, Josh worked in food systems program development at Food Policy Pathways, and spent 6 years working in higher education in both operations and student leadership development. Josh holds a Master of Education in College Student Affairs from Rutgers University.

Josh Adlerman is the Academic Manager at Greener by Default, a non-profit that uses behavioral science to help organizations serve more sustainable, inclusive, and healthy food. Before Greener by Default, Josh worked in food systems program developme... Show more

Abhishek Ghosh is a Data Scientist and Applied AI practitioner specializing in computer vision, machine learning, insurance risk, infrastructure safety, and production AI systems. With six years of experience building and deploying machine learning solutions, beginning with his wildfire research in 2020, he has worked across insurance, environmental risk detection, infrastructure monitoring, and enterprise technology.
In his current role with a Berkshire Hathaway owned insurance company, Abhishek designs and deploys AI systems that support underwriting, underreporting detection, document intelligence, and risk identification. His work includes production ML pipelines, image classification, automated underwriting workflows, LLM-powered property risk analysis, and computer vision systems that analyze business and property characteristics. He has developed solutions using technologies including Azure Cognitive Vision, EfficientNet, XGBoost, and other machine learning frameworks.
Abhishek also brings significant experience in applied computer vision for public safety. His wildfire detection work focused on identifying smoke from real-time camera imagery and distinguishing smoke from clouds, fog, and environmental noise while minimizing false positives. His contributions to AI-powered wildfire detection were recognized in a published technical article by Roboflow leadership. He has also developed infrastructure risk models using drone imagery to identify vegetation-obscured utility assets and support large-scale inspection workflows.
Earlier in his career, Abhishek worked with Accenture on Duck Creek insurance platform implementations, gaining experience in enterprise insurance systems, underwriting, claims, data analysis, and system integration.
He holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and a bachelor's degree from KIIT University.

Abhishek Ghosh is a Data Scientist and Applied AI practitioner specializing in computer vision, machine learning, insurance risk, infrastructure safety, and production AI systems. With six years of experience building and deploying machine learning s... Show more

Professor Ashenmiller is an environmental economist at Occidental College. She is the faculty advisor to the Touchdown Thrift, Occidental’s student-led campus thrift shop. Her research focuses on individual and household recycling behavior as well as climate adaptation policy and how to quantify the value of the non-market benefits of nature-based interventions.

Professor Ashenmiller is an environmental economist at Occidental College. She is the faculty advisor to the Touchdown Thrift, Occidental’s student-led campus thrift shop. Her research focuses on individual and household recycling behavior as well ... Show more

Christine Noble Seller is an interspecies advocate, systems thinker and bridge-builder working at the intersection of intuitive interspecies communication (IIC), collaborative decision-making and systems change. Practising IIC since 2014, her work increasingly focuses on collaborative contexts with researchers, conservationists and initiatives to explore how wildlife perspectives can inform decisions that affect them.

Her collaborative work includes contributing as a co-author to "Exploring Collaboration across Natural Science and Intuitive Interspecies Communication", presented at the 3rd World Biodiversity Forum in Davos (2024). She is a core team member of Ocean Voices, an IIC practitioner working group, and the Ocean Transformation Programme, led by Dr. Lynne Shannon, Principal Researcher and head of the Marine Sustainability Lab at the University of Cape Town. Ocean Transformation brings together IIC practitioners and professionals from diverse fields, integrating information received through IIC into collaborative research and practice.

Christine is a founding member of Nature’s Council, an international advisory group bringing more-than-human perspectives into decision-making, and a board member of Giving Animals Voice.

Christine Noble Seller is an interspecies advocate, systems thinker and bridge-builder working at the intersection of intuitive interspecies communication (IIC), collaborative decision-making and systems change. Practising IIC since 2014, her work in... Show more

Michelle Harrod is celebrating her 20th year in the Water industry, with a career spanning water quality and water distribution system management to wastewater inflow and infiltration assessment and mitigation. Michelle earned her B.S. degree in Computer Science from North Central College and since then has sought to leverage technology to improve the safety, security, and useful life of our precious water and wastewater assets.

Michelle Harrod is celebrating her 20th year in the Water industry, with a career spanning water quality and water distribution system management to wastewater inflow and infiltration assessment and mitigation. Michelle earned her B.S. degree in Comp... 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

Karin L. Burns has spent two decades building and reshaping organizations at the intersection of energy, finance, and technology. Her career blends operating leadership with substantial investment and corporate finance work across energy and climate markets, and it has consistently produced measurable results.

She began in global finance, holding positions at JPMorgan Chase, GE Equity, i2i Capital, Gulf Capital, and Ambata Capital Partners. There she led investment banking, private equity, and advisory transactions across both mature industries and early-stage climate technologies, including a $1.1 billion cross-border sell-side deal and the sale of an electric vehicle company to a Fortune 500 buyer.

That grounding in capital led her into operating roles. As CEO of Build It Green, she returned the organization to profitability for four straight years, doubled revenue, and cut turnover in half. She later expanded her scope at Franklin Energy, running programs across six states before moving into national corporate development and M&A. As Executive Director of Code REDD, she led forest-conservation strategy and launched the Stand for Trees campaign, a platform that brought voluntary carbon credits to the public.

Today Karin leads one of California's largest community choice clean-energy providers, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across the San Diego region. Under her leadership, annual revenue has climbed from under $350 million to more than $1 billion, and she has championed a plan to reach 100% clean and renewable power by 2035.

Karin earned a Master in Public Administration from Harvard's Kennedy School and an MBA in International Finance from Edinburgh Business School, and holds a BA from Duke University. She lives in California with her husband and two sons.

Karin L. Burns has spent two decades building and reshaping organizations at the intersection of energy, finance, and technology. Her career blends operating leadership with substantial investment and corporate finance work across energy and climate ... Show more

Odunayo Wuraola Akinlade is a product designer working at the intersection of technology, design, and data-driven innovation. She currently designs AI-powered tools at Aether Energy, a platform helping solar installers scale efficiently. With experience at several startups, she brings a strong focus on usability, accessibility, and human-centered solutions. Outside of work, she is a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, co-lead of WTM Ibadan, and co-organizer of Google Developer Groups Ibadan. Wuraola is deeply involved in mentoring and community initiatives that support diversity in tech and empower the next generation of builders. She holds a First-Class degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Ibadan.

Odunayo Wuraola Akinlade is a product designer working at the intersection of technology, design, and data-driven innovation. She currently designs AI-powered tools at Aether Energy, a platform helping solar installers scale efficiently. With experie... Show more

Growing up in Muskoka on the unceded traditional territories of the Anishnabeg, Objibway and Chippewas, Autumn developed a deep love and appreciation for the natural world. From a young age, she knew she wanted to act as a voice for nature and positive change. After moving to Ottawa, they realized the urgent need to reimagine how urban and built environments can become a gateway to nature advocacy and protection, even within downtown cores.

Autumn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation Biology from The University of Ottawa, where she was active in campus-wide animal rights and welfare organizing and a Master's Degree from Trent University in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment. Autumn also volunteers with Safe Wings Ottawa monitoring for bird-window collisions and triaging cases for their Emergency Avian Hotline. Autumn is currently the lead Organizer for Nature Canada's Bird Friendly City Certification Program and World Migratory Bird Day.

Growing up in Muskoka on the unceded traditional territories of the Anishnabeg, Objibway and Chippewas, Autumn developed a deep love and appreciation for the natural world. From a young age, she knew she wanted to act as a voice for nature and positi... Show more

Pruthvithej is a Lead Engineer at Oracle, specializing in scalable cloud-native systems. He focuses on enabling agentic workflows with large language models and robust transaction orchestration. With expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and AI integration, he bridges enterprise reliability with cutting-edge AI. He actively contributes to open-source projects and cloud architecture initiatives at Oracle.

Pruthvithej is a Lead Engineer at Oracle, specializing in scalable cloud-native systems. He focuses on enabling agentic workflows with large language models and robust transaction orchestration. With expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and ... Show more

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more