Environment & Cleantech

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

Andrés Barentin

Andrés Barentin

Founding partner and CEO of Dhemax since 2005. He has over 18 years of experience in energy management and over 12 years of experience in electromobility. With his team, he has been involved in emblematic electromobility projects in Chile, contributed to various aspects of Chilean electromobility regulation and, most recently, has worked in Latin American regulatory and technical aspects of electromobility. He has led and participated in the installation and rollout of over 500 heavy fleet chargers, the introduction of more than 1.500 electric buses in public transportation, new charging technologies, V2G tests and definition of public policies and regulations to guarantee an organic and interoperable development of electromobility. He was advisor of senator Antonio Horvath and is also head of technical, president of the Chilean Electromobility Association (AVEC) and president of the Latinamerican Sustainable Mobility Association (ALAMOS). He also supports the operations of CharIn in Chile, as ambassador of CharIn for this country. Andres is electronic engineer of Santa Maria University, one of the most prestigious institutions in Latin America.

Founding partner and CEO of Dhemax since 2005. He has over 18 years of experience in energy management and over 12 years of experience in electromobility. With his team, he has been involved in emblematic electromobility projects in Chile, contribute... Show more

Brittany Archer

Brittany Archer

Brittany’s strategic insights and hands-on experience as an operator and technologist have guided numerous startups through critical growth phases, positioning them for continued success.

In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Brittany is currently pursuing a private pilot license as she continues to push the boundaries of possibility and innovation.

Brittany’s strategic insights and hands-on experience as an operator and technologist have guided numerous startups through critical growth phases, positioning them for continued success. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Brittany is ... Show more

Wayde Morse

Wayde Morse

​The Morse CSS Lab researches topics of outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism, ecosystems services, and human dimensions of wildlife. Tools and theory from several conservation social sciences including psychology, sociology, economics, policy, and geography are applied. We use qualitative, quantitative, and spatial social science data collection and analysis methods to conduct research.

​The Morse CSS Lab researches topics of outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism, ecosystems services, and human dimensions of wildlife. Tools and theory from several conservation social sciences including psychology, sociology, economics, policy,... Show more

Sean Barger

Sean Barger

Mr. Barger is a serial entrepreneur with a history of pioneering award-winning products in games, software and SaaS. Known as the producer of Tetris in the U.S., Mr. Barger produced over 55 game titles, then started Equilibrium.com. Build scalable solutions for automating content processing and delivery for web 2.0 including the award-winning DeBabelizer and the patented technology MediaRich, the web 2 dynamic content publishing platform which has processed trillions of content files, for massive ecommerce websites and large enterprise companies including Disney, Sony and Warner Bros. Mr. Barger started CPUcoin in 2019, creating the world’s first Computing Global Network and DServices platform for decentralizing Infrastructure-as-a-Service powering Web 3.0, High Definition NFT Services and Generative AI.

Mr. Barger is a serial entrepreneur with a history of pioneering award-winning products in games, software and SaaS. Known as the producer of Tetris in the U.S., Mr. Barger produced over 55 game titles, then started Equilibrium.com. Build scalable so... Show more

Elia Reininger

Elia Reininger

Having been unable to choose between being a developer or the world of stand-up, he has been combining the two for over 10 years now, to the delight of his colleagues at Hardis Group. Lead frontend developer for 4 years, he has mainly worked with Angular and is interested in creating more inclusive interfaces.

Having been unable to choose between being a developer or the world of stand-up, he has been combining the two for over 10 years now, to the delight of his colleagues at Hardis Group. Lead frontend developer for 4 years, he has mainly worked with Ang... Show more

Adam Ruder

Adam Ruder

Adam Ruder is the Director of NYSERDA’s Clean Transportation group. The Clean Transportation group focuses on developing, demonstrating, and deploying innovative technologies, policies, and business models that support three key focus areas: electric vehicles, public transportation, and mobility. Adam has led the implementation of the Charge NY initiative to advance electric vehicle adoption in New York State and he closely collaborates with other states and the federal government to jointly advance clean transportation policies and programs. Before joining NYSERDA in 2008, Adam received a Master in Public Policy degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Adam Ruder is the Director of NYSERDA’s Clean Transportation group. The Clean Transportation group focuses on developing, demonstrating, and deploying innovative technologies, policies, and business models that support three key focus areas: electri... Show more

Mohsen Pashna

Mohsen Pashna

Mohsen is a robotics enthusiast and persuaded his PhD research on multi-robot path planning. Currently, he is a senior Mechatronics Engineer in the ground robotics team at DroneDeploy.

Mohsen is a robotics enthusiast and persuaded his PhD research on multi-robot path planning. Currently, he is a senior Mechatronics Engineer in the ground robotics team at DroneDeploy. Show more

Trishan Peruma

Trishan Peruma

With over a decade of experience in CleanTech, energy, and the transportation sector, Trishan Peruma is helping to accelerate and scale the global adoption of electric vehicles. At Hubject, a B2B software company, Trishan is championing interoperability and transforming the EV landscape by partnering with infrastructure operators and automakers to facilitate seamless and secure EV charging. As the world’s leading provider of Plug&Charge and eRoaming, Hubject is focused on supporting network scale, charger reliability and driver choice. Prior to Hubject, Trishan previously held leadership positions at Pod Point, a major electric vehicle infrastructure operator in the UK and Norway, as well as ViriCiti, a leading electric fleet software provider in Europe and North America (acquired by ChargePoint in 2021).

With over a decade of experience in CleanTech, energy, and the transportation sector, Trishan Peruma is helping to accelerate and scale the global adoption of electric vehicles. At Hubject, a B2B software company, Trishan is championing interoperabil... Show more

Benjamin Shaibu

Benjamin Shaibu

I uncover hidden insights with geospatial data. When not mapping, I'm lost in non-fiction books or exploring stunning destinations.

I uncover hidden insights with geospatial data. When not mapping, I'm lost in non-fiction books or exploring stunning destinations. Show more

Daniel Hardej

Daniel Hardej

An Engineer, Entrepreneur, and Coffee Connoisseur who has taken an eclectic career journey through jobs in tech, oil and gas, e-commerce, and starting a coffee company to finally arrive at GitHub as a Support Engineer.

Daniel is a champion of GitHub and it's products, especially GitHub Copilot. He works at GitHub as a Technical Support Engineer, part of the customer success team.

Daniel also works on his own data science projects - boosting his productivity with Copilot - and loves to learn and share advice and ideas on tech (or anything else unusual and interesting!)

With a lot of interesting stories to tell, he loves meeting and connecting with new people who share his enthusiasm.

An Engineer, Entrepreneur, and Coffee Connoisseur who has taken an eclectic career journey through jobs in tech, oil and gas, e-commerce, and starting a coffee company to finally arrive at GitHub as a Support Engineer. Daniel is a champion of GitH... Show more

Dan Jacobson

Dan Jacobson

Hooked on maps, coordinates, boundaries, and addressing systems.

Hooked on maps, coordinates, boundaries, and addressing systems. Show more

Ryan Etten

Ryan Etten

Ryan Etten is a Specialist Solution Architect at Red Hat, championing Kubernetes and GitOps adoption strategies throughout North America, migrating global organizations to Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructures. Ryan emphasizes the importance of automation and adaptable cloud architectures, blending his extensive understanding of emerging technologies with a vision for agile, collaborative solutions to accelerate developer velocity.

Ryan Etten is a Specialist Solution Architect at Red Hat, championing Kubernetes and GitOps adoption strategies throughout North America, migrating global organizations to Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructures. Ryan emphasizes the importance of... Show more

Alessandra Manzini

Alessandra Manzini

Consultant in the Energy sector. PhD in Regional Planning and Public Policies. In the last years I have specialised in Circular Design, Technology Transfer, Business Development & Modelling activities for 2BoSS project working in collaboration with scientific experts in nanotechnologies and LCA Assessment. Working at 2BoSS I have acquired knowledge on the edges of emerging markets and innovation battery technologies commercialisation especially focusing on Sulfur cathodes batteries (Li-S).
As evaluator I carry out risks, due diligence and impacts assessment of socio technical innovations to support decision making in product, programme and policy design
and development. As strategic planner I facilitate the engagement of actors in the socio-technical ecosystems (niches) for the novelties uptake towards full scale manufacture.

Consultant in the Energy sector. PhD in Regional Planning and Public Policies. In the last years I have specialised in Circular Design, Technology Transfer, Business Development & Modelling activities for 2BoSS project working in collaboration with s... Show more

Jerome Lucaes

Jerome Lucaes

Jerome Lucaes is currently CEO of FAST FORWARD ZERO (or FFZero). FFZero advises business leaders, investors and funds to transform to net zero carbon, circular and fair models. Jerome is also a senior advisor for the International Aluminium Institute and for numerous companies across the vertical supply chain (from mine to consumers)

Jerome is a business leader with 30 years of experience in various industries, including 20 years in the aluminium sector (both transformation and primary (Pechiney downstream — now Constellium —, Alcan Rio Tinto, Rusal).

Jerome is recognised for having spearheaded a few world premiere and ground-breaking initiatives which have been transformative in the aluminium sustainability and climate space. They include:
· The co-creation of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (in 2011)
· He created the first two low-carbon aluminium brands RENEWAL and ALLOW (which reached US$3 bn in sales within 4 years)
· He developed a few multi-tier partnerships from mine to consumers (with large brands like Budweiser, Ball, and Apple, to name a few).
· Jerome also participated in the shaping of the world’s first strategy to net zero carbon across the mining and metal sector (announced in Jan 2021)
He also initiated several coalitions: the Aluminium for Climate Group hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2019, and Aluminium Forward 2030, a coalition launched in 2023 by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI).

Jerome Lucaes is currently CEO of FAST FORWARD ZERO (or FFZero). FFZero advises business leaders, investors and funds to transform to net zero carbon, circular and fair models. Jerome is also a senior advisor for the International Aluminium Institute... Show more

Timothy Sumner

Timothy Sumner

Tim Sumner is a Project Manager with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in their Springfield, Illinois, headquarters. He has worked in the Water Resources Business Unit since graduating from Bradley University in 1991 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. His work includes planning, assessment, modeling, and design of water, wastewater and storm water system maintenance, renewal and improvement projects. Tim is a Licensed PE in Illinois and Indiana, as well as a Certified Floodplain Manager and Certified Stormwater Manager.

Tim Sumner is a Project Manager with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in their Springfield, Illinois, headquarters. He has worked in the Water Resources Business Unit since graduating from Bradley University in 1991 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. ... Show more

Leny Bernard

Leny Bernard

Passionate about everything that brings freedom: open-source software, agile methods, as well as shared and participatory governance.

Currently, my time is divided between my job at Toovalu, where I am building a web platform that enables organizations to create their impact strategy (Climate & CSR), and a citizen and political collective where I am involved in implementing projects and tools for participatory democracy. One of our main projects is the sharing and pooling of equipment and resources through Communo.

Apart from that, I have 5 children, 7 chickens, and I'm a big fan of permaculture and beekeeping!

Looking forward to exchanging ideas with you!

Passionate about everything that brings freedom: open-source software, agile methods, as well as shared and participatory governance. Currently, my time is divided between my job at Toovalu, where I am building a web platform that enables organiza... Show more

Dr. Vishal Pawar Ph.D.

Dr. Vishal Pawar Ph.D.

Dr. Vishal Pawar, Ph.D. is a 2x times Microsoft Data Platform MVP; currently reconnect MVP member and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), founder of the Global Power BI User, and co-leader of the PASS Business Analytics Virtual Group. He is currently working as a Principal Architect in Lunavi, with decades of experience in BI solution architecture and best practices. He has published more than 1000 articles since 2011 in SQL and BI. Vishal teaches a free Power BI course through Udemy, which has more than 100K+ students from around the globe. Vishal is an exceptional technology community leader worldwide, who actively shares their high quality, real-world expertise with the technical communities.

Dr. Vishal Pawar, Ph.D. is a 2x times Microsoft Data Platform MVP; currently reconnect MVP member and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), founder of the Global Power BI User, and co-leader of the PASS Business Analytics Virtual Group. He is currently ... Show more

Alec Stansell

Alec Stansell

I've worked on HPC algorithm optimisation across a variety of industries including water utilities in London, surfacing RNA sequence patterns for HIV patients, and scaling up startups.

At Fetch Analytics we develop observable data architecture and algorithms on K8s to understand human movement. Use cases include urban planning and traffic management with data in the order of trillions of rows.

In my free time you'll find me free diving around Cape Town and playing gypsy jazz guitar.

I've worked on HPC algorithm optimisation across a variety of industries including water utilities in London, surfacing RNA sequence patterns for HIV patients, and scaling up startups. At Fetch Analytics we develop observable data architecture and... Show more

Kaylann Loraine

Kaylann Loraine

Kaylann Loraine is the Sustainability Reporting Specialist for Medxcel. Ms. Loraine graduated from Pittsburg State University with a BS in Geographical and Political Sciences with an emphasis in Environmental Sustainability and a minor in Earth and Space Sciences. Additionally, she holds a certificate in Geographic Information Systems. Kaylann specializes in GIS applications and in Greenhouse Gas data analysis to assist health systems in reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions while tracking Net Zero progress.

Kaylann Loraine is the Sustainability Reporting Specialist for Medxcel. Ms. Loraine graduated from Pittsburg State University with a BS in Geographical and Political Sciences with an emphasis in Environmental Sustainability and a minor in Earth and S... Show more

Anastasia Robbins Pawlovsky Snowflake Solidity @Apecoin DAO Council nominee

Anastasia Robbins Pawlovsky Snowflake Solidity @Apecoin DAO Council nominee

Formal Apple Dev, design company owner (sold), part of many NFT collections & DAOs, NFTs storyteller & company directions developer, WEB3 app tester & Game tester.

Formal Apple Dev, design company owner (sold), part of many NFT collections & DAOs, NFTs storyteller & company directions developer, WEB3 app tester & Game tester. Show more

Enas Tayyem

Enas Tayyem



Dr. Tayyem’s journey began in her home country, Iraq, where her passion for dentistry was kindled. Her pursuit of excellence led her to become a distinguished international dentist, and she further honed her skills through global education and teaching experiences at UCLA.

A passionate advocate and a consultant, Enas recognized the environmental impact of healthcare practices. Her efforts to promote sustainable dental materials and eco-friendly clinic designs made her a prominent figure in the green dentistry movement. She is doing a one year sustainability program with MIT to be able to establish businesses with less carbon footprint.

Beyond dentistry, Enas conquered Ironman triathlons, displaying unparalleled determination. As a Palestinian chef, her culinary creations blended global flavors, sharing her culture through food. Her dedication extended to promoting, and teaching cycling, inspiring many.

Today, as a refugee in the United States, Enas continues her mission to inspire and educate. Embodying her commitment to sustainability, resilience, and making a positive impact in a new homeland.

Dr. Tayyem’s journey began in her home country, Iraq, where her passion for dentistry was kindled. Her pursuit of excellence led her to become a distinguished international dentist, and she further honed her skills through global education and te... Show more

Julie Ecolivet

Julie Ecolivet

Spécialisée dans le change management et la transformation digitale des entreprises, j'accompagne des sociétés dans la modernisation de leur outils, process, espaces de travail et l'adoption de nouveaux usages. Je suis aussi experte et formatrice sur les technologies Microsoft.

Spécialisée dans le change management et la transformation digitale des entreprises, j'accompagne des sociétés dans la modernisation de leur outils, process, espaces de travail et l'adoption de nouveaux usages. Je suis aussi experte et formatrice sur... Show more

Yoko Perez

Yoko Perez

Enterprise Agile Coach, he dado conferencias en eventos de Agilidad y transformación Organizacional en Latinoamérica, en países como: Perú, México, Colombia, Argentina y Chile
He colaborado como Enterprise Agile Coach en empresas Internacionales en varios países de Latinoamérica: Scotiabank y BBVA México, Grupo Salinas México ,Telefónica México y Perú, Pacifico Perú.
En estas empresas ha participado en su transformación Agile para cambiar, aprender y pivotear la estrategia de negocio de forma que puede entregar valor rápidamente al cliente y prosperar en un mercado competitivo

Enterprise Agile Coach, he dado conferencias en eventos de Agilidad y transformación Organizacional en Latinoamérica, en países como: Perú, México, Colombia, Argentina y Chile He colaborado como Enterprise Agile Coach en empresas Internacionales en... Show more

Muhammad Farhan

Muhammad Farhan

Farhan is a digital growth marketing manager working with leading solar and renewable companies. My skills include customer segmentation, personalized marketing, and data-driven decision-making to drive revenue growth. I have a successful history of leading teams to create and implement marketing campaigns that deliver tangible results for solar companies. I possess a strong analytical mindset, in-depth knowledge of digital marketing strategies, and a deep understanding of customer behavior in renewable energy domain.

Farhan is a digital growth marketing manager working with leading solar and renewable companies. My skills include customer segmentation, personalized marketing, and data-driven decision-making to drive revenue growth. I have a successful history of ... Show more

Amarí Lewis-Simpson

Amarí Lewis-Simpson

Amari is the founder and CEO of Naitram, a visionary and innovative leader in the Web3 domain with over three years of experience in the entertainment sector. Through Naitram, he is dedicated to bridging the gap between the worlds of entertainment, encompassing events, music and beyond.

With a unique background in Metaverse real estate and real-life property celebrity sourcing, he has played an instrumental role in assisting the first embassy, Barbados, in acquiring land in the Metaverse. His extensive experience in deal-sourcing for leading crypto exchange platforms, including Binance, the world's largest, further highlights his expertise in the dynamic Web3 space.

Amari has been a prominent speaker at various prestigious events such as NFT LDN, NFT NYC, and the Dubai Binance Blockchain Summit, sharing his insights and thought leadership in the ever-evolving Web3 domain.

At the helm of Naitram, he leverages his skills and passion to revolutionise the event and entertainment industry by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, NFTs, and virtual reality. This enables the creation of immersive and engaging experiences for fans, artists, and event organisers alike, ultimately forging new pathways for growth and collaboration within the entertainment ecosystem.

Amari is the founder and CEO of Naitram, a visionary and innovative leader in the Web3 domain with over three years of experience in the entertainment sector. Through Naitram, he is dedicated to bridging the gap between the worlds of entertainment, e... Show more

Fernando Filippetti

Fernando Filippetti

Me gradué de técnico en electrónica en el 2006, profesión que ejercí durante varios años a la par de la docencia y muchas otras (hasta de DJ) mas tarde me gradué de ingeniero en electrónica [UBA]. Hoy reparto mi tiempo entre docencia (UBA), investigacion (UBA-UTN) y mi desafío personal: Hidroponia FIL.

Me gradué de técnico en electrónica en el 2006, profesión que ejercí durante varios años a la par de la docencia y muchas otras (hasta de DJ) mas tarde me gradué de ingeniero en electrónica [UBA]. Hoy reparto mi tiempo entre docencia (UBA), investig... Show more

Ben Ernst

Ben Ernst

Ben Ernst is Chief Product Officer at Optimatics, which provides AI-driven solutions to the global water industry. He cares about Engineering and Product, and continuous improvement of self, team and process.

Ben Ernst is Chief Product Officer at Optimatics, which provides AI-driven solutions to the global water industry. He cares about Engineering and Product, and continuous improvement of self, team and process. Show more

Toni Payne

Toni Payne

Toni Payne is a multi-talented artist, known for her skills in Still Life, Nature and Documentary Photography, as well as her abilities as a poet, podcast host, content creator, and public speaker. Although she has spent the greater part of her career capturing a wide range of subjects, her primary focus is on showcasing the beauty and importance of flora, fauna, and food.

As an artist, Toni values the power of her craft to inspire and drive awareness for social, environmental, and climate issues. She believes that her photography can serve as a tool for education and change, and strives to create impactful works that can inspire viewers to take action.

She currently creates content on several platforms that strives to educate about conservation and biodiversity.

Toni Payne is a multi-talented artist, known for her skills in Still Life, Nature and Documentary Photography, as well as her abilities as a poet, podcast host, content creator, and public speaker. Although she has spent the greater part of her caree... Show more

Janet Daramola

Janet Daramola

Janet Daramola is a dynamic and innovative product designer renowned for pushing the boundaries of design to solve complex problems and create exceptional user experiences.

Over the years, Janet has accumulated extensive experience working with prestigious design firms and leading technology companies.

Janet is an advocate for sustainable and environmentally conscious design practices. Her believe in the power of design to shape a better future and consistently work towards creating products that leave a positive mark on the planet.

Janet is a true inspiration to emerging designers and a testament to the profound impact of design on our world.

Janet Daramola is a dynamic and innovative product designer renowned for pushing the boundaries of design to solve complex problems and create exceptional user experiences. Over the years, Janet has accumulated extensive experience working with pr... Show more

Isabela (Cajiao) Angelelli

Isabela (Cajiao) Angelelli

Originally from Colombia, South America, where she attended Medical School, Dr. Angelelli completed her Pediatric training at the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP). She worked in emergency medicine and is currently the Director of the Pediatric Sedation Service.
She is a community and environmental health advocate. She is the CHP Environmental Team Champion and serves on the UPMC Environmental Initiatives Committee.
Her work focuses on trees as a public health intervention and efforts to decrease the carbon footprint of healthcare systems. She is a board member at Tree Pittsburgh and brought the “One Tree Per Child” program to the city. More than 3,000 children in the region have planted more than 3,000 trees through this initiative. She is also the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Clinicians for Climate Action, a group of UPMC clinicians supporting the healthcare system to decarbonize its operations and implement sustainable practices.

Originally from Colombia, South America, where she attended Medical School, Dr. Angelelli completed her Pediatric training at the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP). She worked in emergency medicine and is currently the Director of the Pedi... Show more

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