Vikas is a self-taught in blockchain. He started in early 2016 when he got introduced to this rebellious tech. He has built consumer products in the past on top of blockchain. Have worked with United Nations on a land registry use case in 2019. Currently, he is focused on solving a $1Tn opportunity in the crypto space which is NFT financial derivatives. He is continuously pushing forward in solving this.

Vikas is a self-taught in blockchain. He started in early 2016 when he got introduced to this rebellious tech. He has built consumer products in the past on top of blockchain. Have worked with United Nations on a land registry use case in 2019. Curre... Show more

Marek Sadowski is a full stack developer advocate, a robotics startup founder and an entrepreneur. He has about 20 year experience in consulting largest enterprises in USA, Europe, Japan, Middle East and Africa. As a graduate from the International Space University Marek pioneered in a research on VR goggles for the virtual reality system to control robots on Mars in NASA Ames. He founded a startup to deliver robotics solutions and services for industries. Marek moved to Silicon Valley to promote IoT/Edge, robotics, RPA, serverless, and container solutions driven by AI, APIs, and Cloud Native. In 2020 Marek published a book on Serverless Swift.

Marek Sadowski is a full stack developer advocate, a robotics startup founder and an entrepreneur. He has about 20 year experience in consulting largest enterprises in USA, Europe, Japan, Middle East and Africa. As a graduate from the International S... Show more

Holly Petersen has worked as a consultant for over six years creating and building training programs for clients all over the world. She owns her own consulting business based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Holly Petersen has worked as a consultant for over six years creating and building training programs for clients all over the world. She owns her own consulting business based out of Minneapolis, MN. Show more

Designer systémique, facilitatrice, oratrice, mentor, moteur d'écosystèmes, écoféministe intersectionnelle, j'appréhende le complexe pour comprendre, converger, structurer et construire. Je donne des conférences et je publie sur mon métier et sur des thématiques comme le burnout ou l'anthropocène. Mes valeurs conduisent ma pratique du métier et je pratique un design inclusif et éthique. Depuis bientôt 15 ans, j'aide les personnes et les organisations à définir leurs fondamentaux et leurs objectifs et à construire une communication cohérente en fonction. Je suis membre du chapitre lyonnais d'IxDA avec qui j'ai co-organisé la conférence Interaction 18, des Designers Lyonnais et de groupes locaux d'entraide. J'ai créé et co-anime le think tank Common Future(s).

Designer systémique, facilitatrice, oratrice, mentor, moteur d'écosystèmes, écoféministe intersectionnelle, j'appréhende le complexe pour comprendre, converger, structurer et construire. Je donne des conférences et je publie sur mon métier et sur des... Show more

Innovator, industry insider and technologist who is currently researching and developing an industry platform using Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to improve the kitchen renovation experience for homeowners and trade professionals. His innovation and insight come from his hands-on experience early in his career as a cabinet maker, then licensed contractor, kitchen designer in the San Francisco Bay Area and later as an owner of a manufacturer’s representative agency where he gained experience in all facets of the business – sales and marketing; the development of product brands, patents and B2B marketing strategies;, the design of professional development programs; and finally consulting for kitchen dealership owners. Called by analysts in the tech sector a “triple threat,” Jim has the technical knowledge, executive sales acumen, and domain expertise in the kitchen renovation space. Today Jim provides business owner consultation, due diligence, industry insight. In addition, Jim is often asked to speak about his ideas and perspective as he did earlier this year at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show during Design and Construction Week at the Las Vegas Convention Center, AEC 6.1 Hackathon in Silicon Valley & speakers panel at the 2019 Pacific Coast Builder Show at the Moscone Center, San Francisco .

Innovator, industry insider and technologist who is currently researching and developing an industry platform using Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to improve the kitchen renovation experience for homeowners and trade professionals. His... Show more

Data guy with a business view, loving sustainable innovative energy solutions achieved through tech.

Data guy with a business view, loving sustainable innovative energy solutions achieved through tech. Show more

An educator by profession, a water enthusiast by choice, with 8+ years of classroom teaching, curriculum coordination, and program administration experience across the IB continuum and general secondary education, I learn and grow personally and professionally by experiencing learning with and for my learners. Besides teaching, I am an avid policy-oriented researcher and academic writer who has peer-reviewed and published internationally about water, educational agency, and sustainability.

An educator by profession, a water enthusiast by choice, with 8+ years of classroom teaching, curriculum coordination, and program administration experience across the IB continuum and general secondary education, I learn and grow personally and prof... Show more

Shabnam Islam is the Academic Director at Greener by Default, where she works at the intersection of higher education, sustainability, and behavioral science. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy and a Master's in Kinesiology, her background blends public health promotion with systemic policy change. Drawing on more than a decade of experience as an Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology, Shabnam brings an insider’s understanding of the university landscape to her role at GBD. She leverages this expertise to empower campuses to implement delicious, plant-forward menus that improve student health and achieve institutional sustainability goals.

Shabnam Islam is the Academic Director at Greener by Default, where she works at the intersection of higher education, sustainability, and behavioral science. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy and a Master's in Kinesiology, her ba... Show more

Alfredo is a sustainability leader and educator with over a decade of experience driving institutional change through strategy, teaching, and engagement. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Education from Prescott College and currently serves as Director of the Sustainability Center at the University of Monterrey, where he leads the university’s sustainability strategy and collaborates across academic, operational, and community spaces to create lasting impact. He also teaches undergraduate courses on environmental impact, energy efficiency, life cycle assessment, and renewable energy systems, and has contributed to international academic collaborations in Europe and Latin America. Alfredo believes sustainability is not just an ideal, but a practical and inspiring way to build a more just and resilient future.

Alfredo is a sustainability leader and educator with over a decade of experience driving institutional change through strategy, teaching, and engagement. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Education from Prescott College and currently serves as Directo... Show more

Lauren is a Sustainability Planning & Policy Specialist at the University of Washington, where she guides governance, facilitates working groups, and shapes long-term sustainability strategy with a focus on cross-campus alignment and community engagement. Lauren also supports DEI and leadership initiatives through the UW Facilities FAIR Coalition. She has prior experience in environmental policy, multi-stakeholder facilitation, and clean-energy and natural-resource program management, and holds a B.S. in Environmental Science, Policy & Management from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Outside of work, Lauren spends as much time as possible exploring the Pacific Northwest through hiking, climbing, and camping. When she is back in the city, she is often at a cozy coffee shop, cooking with her girlfriend, playing basketball, or dreaming up her next trip.

Lauren is a Sustainability Planning & Policy Specialist at the University of Washington, where she guides governance, facilitates working groups, and shapes long-term sustainability strategy with a focus on cross-campus alignment and community engage... Show more

Roman P. de Jesus is a Chancellor’s Office Climate Fellow and Chair of Earth Sciences at Fullerton College. He is committed to making climate action and sustainability an opportunity for everyone. As Climate Fellow, Dr. de Jesus is coordinating curriculum efforts enabling faculty across academic disciplines to empower students in climate action and sustainability. At Fullerton College He is the faculty co-chair of the campus Sustainability Committee and has coordinated events across campus including the annual Earth Day Symposium, faculty professional development workshops, and Environmental Scholars webinars.
With more than 15 years in higher education — the last 10 at Fullerton College — he teaches oceanography, Earth Science lecture, lab, and field courses, and co-teaches Geology and Biology of the Channel Islands. Through these courses, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities, he has provided numerous students authentic experiences in the geosciences. He holds a bachelors in Biochemistry/Chemistry from UC San Diego and a PhD from Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Roman P. de Jesus is a Chancellor’s Office Climate Fellow and Chair of Earth Sciences at Fullerton College. He is committed to making climate action and sustainability an opportunity for everyone. As Climate Fellow, Dr. de Jesus is coordinating curri... Show more

Gift Nyamadzawo is a Digital Implementation Engineer at Kraftlink, where he focuses on developing cloud-based operations and maintenance management platforms for the renewable energy sector. With an engineering background bridging clean energy technologies and software systems, he builds data-driven solutions designed to optimize solar photovoltaic operations and battery energy storage performance. He is passionate about scaling resilient digital tools to solve real-world infrastructure challenges across Africa.

Gift Nyamadzawo is a Digital Implementation Engineer at Kraftlink, where he focuses on developing cloud-based operations and maintenance management platforms for the renewable energy sector. With an engineering background bridging clean energy techno... Show more

Sawani Goonatilleke currently serves as the Assistant Director of Sustainability at the University of California, Merced, where she supports campus-wide efforts to advance climate action, operational sustainability, and student-centered environmental leadership. Her work is driven by the belief that universities are living laboratories places where sustainability is not only planned, but practiced, measured, and experienced every day.She brings a strong background in sustainability strategy, green building, and project management across higher education, real estate, and consulting.

Previously, she managed LEED and GreenPoint Rated projects for affordable housing developments across California and supported corporate and institutional clients in developing and implementing sustainability strategies. Her experience includes ESG benchmarking, climate resiliency assessments, stakeholder engagement, and translating complex sustainability goals into actionable plans.She holds an MBA in Management and a B.S. in Sustainability Studies from the University of California, Riverside, and is a LEED Green Associate, Certified Green Building Professional, and Fitwel Ambassador.

She is passionate about equity-centered sustainability, data-driven decision-making, and mentoring the next generation of climate leaders. She thrives at the intersection of strategy, implementation, and collaboration working to ensure sustainability initiatives create real, lasting impact.

Sawani Goonatilleke currently serves as the Assistant Director of Sustainability at the University of California, Merced, where she supports campus-wide efforts to advance climate action, operational sustainability, and student-centered environmental... Show more

Alumna of Appalachian State University (2009), Crystal opened the university’s inaugural office of sustainability, then was was hired onto AASHE's programs team in 2015. Currently as program manager and editor, she curates the twice-monthly AASHE Bulletin newsletter, manages the AASHE Sustainability Awards, facilitates the Advisory Council, leads the AASHE Affiliates, and provides STARS technical development and participant support. Being a graduate of Rockwood Leadership School and a certified listener through Seek Healing, her purpose is to infuse an ethic of care and concern in all her relationships, and most especially with those of the more-than-human world. She enjoys connecting with people, being a community organizer and facilitator, and dog parent.

Alumna of Appalachian State University (2009), Crystal opened the university’s inaugural office of sustainability, then was was hired onto AASHE's programs team in 2015. Currently as program manager and editor, she curates the twice-monthly AASHE Bul... Show more

I am a Louth based crafter/maker working primarily with found objects and natural materials. My practice focuses on exploring our relationship with the environment, our surroundings and its impact on health and wellbeing..

I am a Louth based crafter/maker working primarily with found objects and natural materials. My practice focuses on exploring our relationship with the environment, our surroundings and its impact on health and wellbeing.. Show more

Mary Allison “MAK” Kane is the Assistant Director of the Miller Worley Center for the Environment (MWCE) at Mount Holyoke College, where she mobilizes her understanding of student development theory, environmental justice and group behavior to facilitate the growth of just and informed environmental leaders, promote institutional sustainability and serve as the primary point person for MWCE student engagement and community outreach. She is particularly interested in storytelling as a tool for environmental justice and climate action organizing as well as implementing high-impact supervision practice to facilitate the development of action-oriented leaders.

Mary Allison “MAK” Kane is the Assistant Director of the Miller Worley Center for the Environment (MWCE) at Mount Holyoke College, where she mobilizes her understanding of student development theory, environmental justice and group behavior to facili... Show more

I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Georgia State University in Spring 2025. During my time as a student at Georgia State, I joined the Office of Sustainability Initiatives as one of their social media and marketing interns. After graduating, I had the opportunity to continue my work part-time as the office's engagement coordinator. After a year of working part-time, I was able to transition into a full-time position as the Sustainability Coordinator.

I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Georgia State University in Spring 2025. During my time as a student at Georgia State, I joined the Office of Sustainability Initiatives as one of their social media and marketing interns. After g... Show more

Robert has over 25 years experience of building Internet based solutions, including working as an architect at Microsoft, helping the first customers adopt Azure in the early days of cloud computing.
As the Marketing Manager & Head of Cyber security at Active Solution he is responsible for the overall marketing strategy for the company. He is also responsible for driving the continuous work around cyber security and secure development. In customer projects he focuses on architecture for scalable cloud solutions, often involving cutting edge AI.

As a public speaker and a Microsoft Regional Director he does regular appearances at conferences like Developer Summit, Techorama and Oredev - speaking about AI, security, cloud computing and architecture - among other things.

Robert is also a hobby musician, whenever he finds the time he can be found noodling with old analog synthesizers and drum machines.

Robert has over 25 years experience of building Internet based solutions, including working as an architect at Microsoft, helping the first customers adopt Azure in the early days of cloud computing. As the Marketing Manager & Head of Cyber securit... Show more

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

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

Thiago Pegorer is an Industry 4.0 engineer and Digital Product Passport researcher based in Berlin, building ReBuilt, an early-stage venture that brings Augmented Reality to the circular economy. Its first prototype turns Digital Product Passport data into guided AR disassembly workflows for electronic devices. Born in Brazil, he graduated as a mechatronic engineer (INSPER, São Paulo), with a Master's in Engineering and Sustainable Technology Management (SRH Berlin). His work sits at the intersection of industrial XR and circular-economy regulation. His background in the financial sector shapes how he builds: solutions must be technically strong and economically viable.

Thiago Pegorer is an Industry 4.0 engineer and Digital Product Passport researcher based in Berlin, building ReBuilt, an early-stage venture that brings Augmented Reality to the circular economy. Its first prototype turns Digital Product Passport dat... Show more

Valeria Cerpa es desarrolladora front-end y arquitecta, actualmente becaria de la organización Engineering for Change (E4C) y GHC 23. En 2021, fundó "Datos para Espacios Resilientes", primer proyecto digital del Fellowship Resilience Fund, lo que le permitió liderar un equipo y trabajar en la generación de mapas interactivos sobre seguridad urbana.
Además, Valeria está involucrada en el desarrollo de "Planning 2050", un proyecto web peruano-americano, que promueve compromisos sostenibles para ciudades desde instituciones públicas. Anteriormente, fue becaria de US Green Building Council en Washington DC, Harvard WECode y participó en el podcast de Women Who Code (WWCode). Su experiencia le ha permitido colaborar con organizaciones de Estados Unidos, Suiza, Francia y Perú.

Valeria Cerpa es desarrolladora front-end y arquitecta, actualmente becaria de la organización Engineering for Change (E4C) y GHC 23. En 2021, fundó "Datos para Espacios Resilientes", primer proyecto digital del Fellowship Resilience Fund, lo que le ... Show more

I'm Mahmoud Malek, an AI engineer with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, graduated with excellence. My final-year internship focused on developing a production-grade multi-agent educational platform using LangGraph, LangChain, FastAPI, and Azure AI Foundry. By now, I've spent over 50 hours reading the LangChain documentation, which probably tells you something about how deeply I like to understand the tools I use.

I've been an active participant in AICO events across Tunisia this year, staying closely engaged with the local AI community and keeping up with developments in agentic AI.

Outside of engineering, I'm a scout with twelve years of experience and currently serve on the International Relations Committee. I have significant experience in public speaking, including serving as an awareness ambassador for a joint UNICEF–Tunisian Scouts initiative, helping educate communities about COVID-19 and the practical steps they could take to protect themselves. I also serve as a Scout Go Solar ambassador, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices through scouting initiatives.

I enjoy building systems, sharing what I learn, and helping others grow—whether that's through AI or through scouting.

I'm Mahmoud Malek, an AI engineer with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, graduated with excellence. My final-year internship focused on developing a production-grade multi-agent educational platform using LangGraph, LangChain, FastAPI, and Azu... Show more

Pierre has 26 years of water treatment planning, design, permitting, construction, and operations experience. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the U. of Washington. He is a licensed professional engineering in Washington and Oregon.

Pierre has 26 years of water treatment planning, design, permitting, construction, and operations experience. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the U. of Washington. He is a license... Show more

Dave Masselink is a Software Engineer and Founder with experience in clean tech, fintech and cloud. At SolarCity/Tesla, he worked on the grid systems team managing fleets of connected inverters and controllable loads. At Intuit, he built dev tools for secure and scalable K8s deployments. At GoogleX's Tapestry, he developed tools to accelerate grid planning and renewable energy deployment. His background combines sustainability expertise with deep infrastructure experience.

Dave Masselink is a Software Engineer and Founder with experience in clean tech, fintech and cloud. At SolarCity/Tesla, he worked on the grid systems team managing fleets of connected inverters and controllable loads. At Intuit, he built dev tools fo... Show more

I'm a software engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder on a mission to leave the world a little better than I found it. With a couple of decades of experience building software and teams, I’m currently the CTO at Aknostic and a Tech Lead in the CNCF Green Reviews working group.

In the early days, I co-authored several O’Reilly books on AWS and built an IoT platform for agricultural growers. Now, my focus is on figuring out how we can leverage technology to make the world more sustainable.

Originally from Argentina, love brought me to the Netherlands, where I live with my family—two kids, two cats, and my partner in both life and business.

I'm a software engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder on a mission to leave the world a little better than I found it. With a couple of decades of experience building software and teams, I’m currently the CTO at Aknostic and a Tech Lead in the CNCF G... Show more

Laura has over 12 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on water. She holds dual credentials as a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Learning & Development Specialist, and currently serves as Organizational Development Lead at Grayling Engineers. She founded Oxsen Learning to address the skill gaps she observed firsthand in engineering firms, particularly around CAD proficiency and project communication.

Laura has over 12 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on water. She holds dual credentials as a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Learning & Development Specialist, and currently serves as Organizational Development Lead ... Show more

Rohit Nimmala is a Senior Data Engineer at Bank of America specializing in machine learning and big data technologies. He holds an MS in Information Technology from University of Cincinnati and has published 24 peer-reviewed papers on ML applications in climate risk analytics and financial systems. He serves on editorial boards of several international journals and has received multiple honors. A sought-after speaker at international conferences, he actively contributes to the developer community with a 1560+ Stack Overflow reputation.

Rohit Nimmala is a Senior Data Engineer at Bank of America specializing in machine learning and big data technologies. He holds an MS in Information Technology from University of Cincinnati and has published 24 peer-reviewed papers on ML applications... 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

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Invention and by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies. Previously, Quinn served in the Obama White House and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, where she won the New Venture Competition.

She coaches a referral-only roster of founders - backed by firms like YC, Khosla, Collaborative Fund, Techstars, and Lowercarbon - and runs a collaborative Fundraising Sprint for early-stage founders. Her approach blends tactical business support and startup expertise with deep inner work. Quinn has spoken at SXSW, Harvard, Forbes, Bain Capital Ventures, Chief, CBS’ Innovation Nation, and more.

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Inventio... Show more

I am an Assistant Principal and Head of Phase 1 in Abu Dhabi with over 15 years of experience in education and school leadership. My work focuses on teacher development, school improvement, sustainability, and innovative teaching practices. As a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, SDG Ambassador, and Climate Action Project Facilitator, I am passionate about empowering educators and creating meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future.

I am an Assistant Principal and Head of Phase 1 in Abu Dhabi with over 15 years of experience in education and school leadership. My work focuses on teacher development, school improvement, sustainability, and innovative teaching practices. As a Micr... Show more