Pascal B. van Knijff is an entrepreneur, technology strategist, and international keynote speaker with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, institutional finance, and sustainability.

As Founder and Managing Partner of KARBNZ Global, Pascal is leading the development of a next-generation Natural Capital Platform that integrates blockchain, artificial intelligence, satellite intelligence, digital Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV), biomass, biochar, and institutional climate finance to transform natural assets into transparent, verifiable, and investable infrastructure.

Through KARBNZ Global and its experienced Brazilian operating partners, Pascal is helping develop one of the world's most ambitious integrated natural capital platforms, combining ecological restoration, sustainable forestry, biomass, biochar, digital MRV, and institutional finance into a scalable investment model. His work provides first-hand insight into how blockchain, AI, and trusted data can enable transparency, continuous verification, and long-term stewardship across complex environmental assets at a scale relevant to institutional investors, governments, and global climate initiatives.

His work reflects a broader transformation in global climate finance; from standalone carbon credit projects to diversified natural capital platforms that integrate ecological restoration with sustainable timber, biomass, biochar, biodiversity, and high-integrity environmental markets. This vision was recently featured by CarbonCredits.com in "Beyond Carbon Credits: How KARBNZ Global Is Building a Natural Capital Platform Around Forests, Biomass, and Biochar."

Pascal has long advocated for applying blockchain beyond digital assets, positioning it as the trust infrastructure for Real World Assets (RWAs). His work explores how blockchain, AI, autonomous agents, satellite intelligence, and digital twins can create continuous verification, transparent governance, and institutional-grade investment frameworks for climate infrastructure and sustainable finance.

An experienced international speaker, Pascal has presented at leading blockchain and innovation conferences, including BLOCKCHANCE Europe, and EU's inaugural Blockchain Convergence, sharing insights on blockchain adoption, tokenization, digital transformation, Web3, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

Today, Pascal is recognized for bridging technology with practical implementation, translating complex concepts into actionable strategies for governments, institutional investors, enterprises, and innovators. His presentations challenge audiences to think beyond tokenization and explore how AI and blockchain together can build the trusted digital infrastructure that underpins the next generation of Real World Assets and the global natural capital economy.

Pascal B. van Knijff is an entrepreneur, technology strategist, and international keynote speaker with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, institutional finance, and sustain... Show more

I am a Senior Software Engineer, cloud architect, and the AI-first technical founder of Star Lab Systems and Raggedy Bag (raggedybag.com). My expertise lies at the intersection of modern cloud infrastructure, advanced AI innovation, and scalable enterprise solutions.

Throughout my career, I have focused on designing highly resilient, event-driven cloud architectures and distributed backend systems capable of handling massive data concurrency. Currently, my work centers on leveraging cloud ecosystems and cutting-edge AI technologies—such as intelligent workflows, LLM orchestration, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP)—to power open-beta green-tech frameworks. As an active tech ecosystem contributor, I love giving back to the developer community by sharing production-ready, code-first blueprints that show how to build scalable cloud infrastructure and deploy practical AI solutions to solve real-world sector challenges.

I am a Senior Software Engineer, cloud architect, and the AI-first technical founder of Star Lab Systems and Raggedy Bag (raggedybag.com). My expertise lies at the intersection of modern cloud infrastructure, advanced AI innovation, and scalable ente... Show more

A biologist by training, teacher, and specialist in data and agility. With 20 years of experience at Petrobras, I moved through field operations, management, and environment until focusing, from 2019 onward, on agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean Inception) and innovation.

My true passion is Design Thinking, especially Design Flow—a methodology I specialized in to bridge the gap between human-centered problem exploration and agile product delivery. My work combines the empathy of this design approach with the pragmatism of Data Analysis, using Power BI to support decisions and validate discoveries.

Today, I work in the HSE management team for E&P, designing new corporate processes focused on driving value for the company and caring for people. In the classroom or on stage, I transform this background of real-world cases into practical, accessible learning for professionals looking to manage processes and businesses in a modern way.

A biologist by training, teacher, and specialist in data and agility. With 20 years of experience at Petrobras, I moved through field operations, management, and environment until focusing, from 2019 onward, on agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lea... Show more

Dionisio Nunes is the founder of Jila.ai, a water reliability platform using Azure, IoT and AI to help households and organizations monitor water tanks, predict shortages and coordinate refills in environments with intermittent infrastructure.

His career has followed a path through applied AI. He started by working on AI for electric toothbrushes, then moved into computer vision at Bosch, where he worked on AI for security cameras used to help protect military bases, airports and other critical infrastructure. He later worked on AI for architectural visualization, helping architects use vision and language models to make their projects stand out without relying on complex creative tooling.

With Jila.ai, Dionisio is now applying that experience to water access: combining connected devices, cloud architecture, time-series prediction and practical product design for markets where connectivity, power, digital literacy and infrastructure cannot be taken for granted. He has been building on Azure for the past four years and is part of Microsoft’s Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact program.

Alongside his technical work, Dionisio has experience as a public speaker through hosting an AI-focused podcast, joining panels, appearing as a guest speaker in TV-style discussions for a christian TV.
His talks aim to make complex technology concrete, human and memorable

Dionisio Nunes is the founder of Jila.ai, a water reliability platform using Azure, IoT and AI to help households and organizations monitor water tanks, predict shortages and coordinate refills in environments with intermittent infrastructure. His... Show more

Carlos Montoya works at the intersection of climate science, international development, social innovation, and science communication. He currently leads communications for the World Climate Research Programme at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), translating complex climate science into actionable insights for global audiences. He is also the founder of an international NGO that has operated across 20 countries and actively develops AI-driven initiatives to expand access to education, skills, and employment opportunities for young people.

What I bring to conferences:
- Practical frameworks for communicating climate risk and science
- Real-world lessons from international development and multilateral systems
- Case studies from building and scaling a 20-country NGO
- Strategies for engaging non-technical audiences in complex topics

Speaking Topics:

Climate & Sustainability
- Turning Climate Science into Action: How to Communicate Risk Across Cultures
- From Data to Decisions: Bridging Climate Research and Policy

International Development:
- Using AI to Connect Young People with Education, Training, and Employment
- Inclusive Trade in Practice: Lessons from Rural Colombia to Global Markets
- Designing Institutions That Work for Everyone (Not Just Donors)
- What Multilateral Systems Get Wrong About the Global South

Social Entrepreneurship & Leadership:
- Building an International NGO at 19: What I Got Wrong (and Right)
- Youth Leadership in Global Institutions: Beyond Token Participation
- Scaling Social Impact Across 20 Countries Without Losing Focus

Communications & Strategy
- Translating Climate Science for Non-Technical Decision Makers
- Science Communication That Actually Changes Behavior
- Building Global Audiences Around Complex Missions

Signature Talks:
"Turning Climate Science into Action"
"Building Impact at Scale: Lessons from 20 Countries"
"Science Communication That Drives Policy Change"
"Building Pathways, Not Barriers: AI, Volunteering, and Youth Empowerment"

Languages
- English · Spanish - Fluent
- French - B2

Based in: Geneva, Switzerland

Available for: Keynotes, panels, workshops, and webinars

Carlos Montoya works at the intersection of climate science, international development, social innovation, and science communication. He currently leads communications for the World Climate Research Programme at the World Meteorological Organization ... Show more

Beth Griffith, BAP, GIP, HIC, LEED, is the founder of Renewable Renegades and ANEC Ventures, where she helps mission-driven organizations responsibly adopt AI, automation, and clean energy strategies that strengthen people, systems, and communities.

Working at the intersection of responsible AI, workforce development, renewable energy, and inclusive business growth, Beth brings a practical, human-centered lens to emerging technology. Her work focuses on helping governments, nonprofits, NGOs, public sector teams, and small businesses build AI capacity without losing sight of trust, accountability, and human dignity.

Beth brings a people-first perspective on agentic AI: how organizations can design AI agents with the right guardrails, increase human capital through AI capital, and build systems that elevate workers, leaders, and the communities they serve.

Beth Griffith, BAP, GIP, HIC, LEED, is the founder of Renewable Renegades and ANEC Ventures, where she helps mission-driven organizations responsibly adopt AI, automation, and clean energy strategies that strengthen people, systems, and communities. ... Show more

Raquel Mira is a sustainability strategist, innovation leader, speaker, and founder of Circoolar, a consultancy helping organizations navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and business transformation.

With more than 20 years of international experience, Raquel has held leadership roles at Royal Philips and Philip Morris International, where she led global initiatives in sustainable innovation, circular economy, eco-design, product sustainability, and strategic transformation.

Today, she helps leaders and teams turn AI and sustainability from separate initiatives into integrated sources of business value. Her work focuses on AI decision intelligence, responsible innovation, product strategy, regulatory readiness, and the human dimensions of technology adoption.

Raquel has spoken in innovation events, academic settings, corporate town halls, leadership sessions, trainings, and workshops across Europe, including engagements in Portugal and guest lectures at universities in the United Kingdom.

Her talks combine real-world corporate experience, practical frameworks, and forward-looking insights to help audiences understand how AI, sustainability, regulation, and human change are reshaping the future of products, organizations, and decision-making.

Raquel Mira is a sustainability strategist, innovation leader, speaker, and founder of Circoolar, a consultancy helping organizations navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and business transformation. With more than... Show more

Prithviraj (Raj) Pawar is a clean energy engineering and innovation leader specializing in utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). As Director of Client Management & Innovation at EVS, he leads enterprise strategy across engineering delivery, client partnerships, and technology innovation, helping transform traditional consulting engineering through automation, artificial intelligence, and scalable digital products.

Raj has led the delivery and growth of large renewable energy portfolios while building the systems and technologies that enable engineering organizations to scale efficiently without compromising technical quality. His expertise spans engineering governance, utility-scale project execution, engineering operations, product development, enterprise client management, and business strategy.

He leads the team that has creates engineering software tools that automates critical engineering workflows for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Under his leadership, FastTrack has evolved from concept to company-wide deployment, streamlining engineering design, proposal development, grounding studies, and other technical processes that improve project speed, consistency, and profitability. He also leads the development of EVS's enterprise AI platform, driving the adoption of intelligent engineering tools across multiple disciplines.

Throughout his career, Raj has focused on bridging engineering excellence with technology innovation, creating scalable solutions that enable organizations to grow from early-stage concepts to enterprise-wide capabilities. His work centers on applying automation, AI, and data-driven engineering to transform how renewable energy infrastructure is designed, delivered, and managed.

Recognized for building high-performing teams and leading organizational transformation, Raj works at the intersection of engineering, software product development, and business strategy. His mission is to accelerate the global energy transition by enabling engineering organizations to deliver cleaner, smarter, and more scalable infrastructure through innovation.

Prithviraj (Raj) Pawar is a clean energy engineering and innovation leader specializing in utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). As Director of Client Management & Innovation at EVS, he leads enterprise strategy across eng... Show more

Dr Ahmed I. Osman is a Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering at Canterbury CC University, United Kingdom, and an internationally recognised expert in sustainable energy, carbon accounting, LCA/TEA, MRV, clean fuels, hydrogen, CCUS, biochar carbon removal and AI-assisted sustainability optimisation.

His work focuses on turning complex technical, environmental and techno-economic evidence into defensible decisions for research, policy, innovation funding and industrial deployment. He has authored 219 Scopus-indexed publications, with more than 32,000 citations, an h-index of 88 and 14 Highly Cited Papers. ScholarGPS ranked him #7 worldwide in Biomass in Environmental Chemistry and among the top 0.05% of scholars globally.

Dr Osman is Distinguished Editor of Environmental Chemistry Letters and serves in editorial roles with Scientific Reports and Molecular Catalysis. He is also a member of the EPSRC Peer Review College and has acted as an evaluator or reviewer for EPSRC, ERC, SEAI, ANR, FFAR, The Research Council of Oman and the Canadian Poultry Research Council.

His applied work includes hydrogen systems, methanol and dimethyl ether pathways, CCUS, biochar carbon removal, LCA/TEA and MRV-ready clean-technology assessment. At AI Horizons 2026, he brings a practical cross-sector perspective on how AI can support evidence-grounded, auditable and governance-ready enterprise decisions.

Dr Ahmed I. Osman is a Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering at Canterbury CC University, United Kingdom, and an internationally recognised expert in sustainable energy, carbon accounting, LCA/TEA, MRV, clean fuels, hydrogen, CCUS, biochar carbon rem... Show more

Hari Vamsi Krishna is a wastewater infrastructure analytics specialist focused on GIS, spatial-temporal analytics, and data-driven decision-making for municipal infrastructure systems. His work combines geospatial intelligence, condition assessment analytics, enterprise data management, and business intelligence to support infrastructure planning, rehabilitation prioritization, and operational performance improvement. He has experience developing analytical frameworks, dashboards, and digital workflows using GIS, Power BI, Python, and enterprise geodatabases. His research and speaking interests include infrastructure intelligence, predictive analytics, sewer rehabilitation planning, and digital transformation in utility asset management.

Hari Vamsi Krishna is a wastewater infrastructure analytics specialist focused on GIS, spatial-temporal analytics, and data-driven decision-making for municipal infrastructure systems. His work combines geospatial intelligence, condition assessment a... Show more

I am highly involved in raising awareness about environmental issues related to digital usage.
- I lead numerous citizen workshops such as The Digital Collage du Numérique and the Battle of the Tech
- I speak at events and conferences (Nantes Digital Week, Paris Web, etc.).
- I am actively involved in collectives like Nantes Numérique Responsable , GreenIT and The Green Compagnon
I am certified to conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) , I am a trainer for the Digital Collage and I have been recognized as a CSR Ambassador by Nantes Métropôle.

I am highly involved in raising awareness about environmental issues related to digital usage. - I lead numerous citizen workshops such as The Digital Collage du Numérique and the Battle of the Tech - I speak at events and conferences (Nantes Digit... Show more

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. Her work focuses on building systems that make technology more inclusive, measurable, and impactful for communities often left out of digital transformation.

She has contributed to global open-source ecosystems through leadership and governance roles, including serving as Co-Chair of the Project Management team and a Maintainer within the Accessibility team at the CHAOSS Project, where she supported the development of frameworks for measuring the health, inclusivity, and sustainability of open-source communities.

As Chief Operating Officer at CLENT Africa, she works at the intersection of climate and technology, leveraging open data platforms and energy access tools to drive community-centered resilience and environmental justice across African contexts.

At OpenGov Africa, she leads strategy, designing and scaling systems that use open data to strengthen government transparency, civic participation, and accountability. Her work integrates digital infrastructure with grassroots governance, enabling citizens to actively engage with and shape public systems.

Beyond her organizational roles, Yiga is a global speaker and mentor, supporting marginalized individuals as they navigate pathways into technology and open-source ecosystems.

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. Her work focuses on building systems that make technology more inclusive, measurable, and impactful for ... Show more

David Levine is a technology entrepreneur, systems architect, and self-described Silicon Hillbilly who has been building internet companies since the early days of the commercial web. Over the past three decades, he has founded ventures in fintech, online gaming infrastructure, renewable energy, blockchain, and AI, and has worked with organizations ranging from DARPA, NASA, and DHS to Cisco, Sony, IBM, Bloomberg, and National Geographic.

David founded one of the earliest web development companies in the 1990s, presented at the First International Conference of the World Wide Web at CERN, helped pioneer standards for electronic mortgage trading, built cloud infrastructure for massively multiplayer online games, and later founded Geostellar, a big-data energy platform featured by The New York Times, Fox Business, Reuters, Scientific American, and Forbes.

Today he is the founder and CEO of Kiduna Club and the founder and President of Kinship Intelligence Institute, where he is focused on the emerging architecture of agentic organizations, agentic commerce, and the infrastructure required for autonomous agents to operate safely and effectively on the open internet. He has worked with policymakers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and blockchain builders involved in the effort that led to the West Virginia DUNA Act, a new legal framework designed for autonomous online organizations.

His work sits at the intersection of AI, blockchain, governance, economics, and organizational design, exploring what happens when intelligent agents become participants in commerce rather than simply tools for productivity.

David Levine is a technology entrepreneur, systems architect, and self-described Silicon Hillbilly who has been building internet companies since the early days of the commercial web. Over the past three decades, he has founded ventures in fintech, o... Show more

Anuradha Tibile is a powerhouse of creativity and passion, with a voice that can captivate any audience. She has not just mastered the art of storytelling with a degree in Journalism & Mass Communication, but has also been an amazing keynote speaker at various GDG events.

She's a skilled orator who has held audiences spellbound with her speeches, and her knack for crafting visually compelling communication materials shines through in everything she does.

Anuradha is a true changemaker, driven by a desire to use her skills to make a positive impact on the world. Whether it's through her oratory, her leadership, or her creative communication skills, she's constantly pushing boundaries and inspiring others.

Sparked by a passion for technology, she embarked on her professional journey by joining Google Women Techmakers on April 24, 2023. Since then, she has blossomed within the industry, actively contributing to the prestigious Tensor Flow group & Google Developer Groups.

Anuradha Tibile is a powerhouse of creativity and passion, with a voice that can captivate any audience. She has not just mastered the art of storytelling with a degree in Journalism & Mass Communication, but has also been an amazing keynote speaker ... Show more

Precious Akpan is an detailed and seasoned geoscientist with a background in Applied Geophysics and a Marine Science with over three years of interdisciplinary experience in geoscience data modeling, seismic interpretation, and field development planning for oil and gas projects. During his years at Crestgate, a mining and geophysical sector, He has ventured into mining of solid mineral production like Lithium (Ambygonite), Tourmaline, Tin and other important minerals and gem stones spanning areas such as Ishaghu Ebonyi state, Kafanchan, Cross River, Jos, and Nassarawa.

His professional expertise spans computational seismology, seismic tomography, and passive seismic methods, with a focus on integrating machine learning and data science techniques using Python and Linux for subsurface imaging, event detection, and hazard assessment.

Precious has participated in international research initiatives, contributing to field data acquisition, project documentation, and technical reporting. His current research interests include Petroleum Geophysics, geothermal and volcanic system investigations, sustainable energy development, and environmental monitoring through advanced geoscience data modeling and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Precious Akpan is an detailed and seasoned geoscientist with a background in Applied Geophysics and a Marine Science with over three years of interdisciplinary experience in geoscience data modeling, seismic interpretation, and field development plan... Show more

Tiara Jamison is the Founder and CEO of AnnieGuard, a causal intelligence company focused on understanding the hidden systems that drive biological threats, disease, environmental risk, and complex human outcomes.

Her work centers on a simple but powerful idea: events do not happen randomly. Whether the outcome is a disease diagnosis, a public health crisis, an environmental disaster, or a system failure, there are underlying causes that can be reconstructed from the data that already exists.

Drawing on experience across Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, Tiara combines systems thinking, threat detection principles, artificial intelligence, and biological research to help organizations move beyond prediction and toward understanding why events happen.

After losing her mother, Annie, to sarcoma, Tiara founded AnnieGuard to challenge conventional approaches to disease detection and risk assessment. Today, her work explores how causal intelligence can be applied across healthcare, biological security, environmental systems, public safety, and critical infrastructure.

Tiara speaks on causal intelligence, biological and environmental threats, systems failure, healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, resilience, and the future of decision-making in complex environments.

Tiara Jamison is the Founder and CEO of AnnieGuard, a causal intelligence company focused on understanding the hidden systems that drive biological threats, disease, environmental risk, and complex human outcomes. Her work centers on a simple but ... Show more

Antoine is Innovation Projects Manager at Rail Logistics Europe (SNCF Group), where he leads two strategic programmes: MONITOR — a France 2030 and NextGenerationEU-funded project to digitize rail freight — and GreenPower, focused on energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies. Previously at Alstom, Antoine held a dual role. He served as Innovation Engineer on Europe's first bi-mode electric/hydrogen freight and acted as technical referent to the European Commission for the IPCEI Hy2Tech programme (€257M secured). He also coordinated the Prima H4 project (>€10M, ADEME-funded), developing a five-variant low-carbon locomotive range — hydrogen, hybrid, and bi-mode (battery, electric, and dual-voltage). In parallel, as a Research Engineer, he conducted his doctoral research at Université Gustave Eiffel on the technical, environmental, and economic assessment of decarbonized rail alternatives. Antoine holds an Individual Expert mandate with the European Commission (DG Environment) and serves as a Solar Impulse Foundation Expert, evaluating innovative solutions for sustainability. In 2024, he served as rapporteur of the Energy Transition Task Force at ANRT, contributing to France's National Energy Research Strategy. He also lectures at Mines Paris–PSL and IFP School.

Antoine is Innovation Projects Manager at Rail Logistics Europe (SNCF Group), where he leads two strategic programmes: MONITOR — a France 2030 and NextGenerationEU-funded project to digitize rail freight — and GreenPower, focused on energy efficiency... Show more

Daniel Gomes started Arquivo.pt (the Portuguese web-archive) in 2007 as follow-up of his PhD thesis and have lead this public service until June 2025.

He is a researcher in web archiving and web-based information systems since 2001. He obtained is PhD in Computer Science with a thesis focused on the design of large-scale systems for the processing of web data.

Daniel Gomes was the chief-editor of the book The Past Web: exploring web archives.

As Environmental Advocate, he founded the TaraRecuperavel.org movement; successfully lobbied for three Portuguese laws regarding plastic reduction, deposit-return systems, and cigarette butt waste.

Daniel Gomes started Arquivo.pt (the Portuguese web-archive) in 2007 as follow-up of his PhD thesis and have lead this public service until June 2025. He is a researcher in web archiving and web-based information systems since 2001. He obtained is... Show more

I am senior data-scientist with 7+ years of experience in the field of energy infrastructure, where I have been working on multiple data science projects including anomaly detection, time series forecasting, advanced analytics, recommendation systems and LLM applications.
Since 2024 I am also a Ph.D. student at RWTH Aachen University, developing recommendation systems for energy-related products such as PV-Systems, electrical vehicles, heat-pumps and similar.

I am senior data-scientist with 7+ years of experience in the field of energy infrastructure, where I have been working on multiple data science projects including anomaly detection, time series forecasting, advanced analytics, recommendation systems... Show more

After 28 years driving industrial hyper-efficiency for a global water bottling giant, I experienced a profound wake-up call regarding the fragility and ecological cost of our optimization models. Today, as the co-founder of Permabilis, a purpose-driven R&D pre-seed startup, and holding an Executive PhD from Paris-Dauphine, I challenge corporate leaders to move beyond the 'cult of efficiency' to build systemic robustness in practice. I guide organizations toward regenerative economics and 'Responsible Plastic' trajectories, leveraging decentralized technologies not just to optimize, but to fundamentally transform behaviors and industrial ecosystems.

After 28 years driving industrial hyper-efficiency for a global water bottling giant, I experienced a profound wake-up call regarding the fragility and ecological cost of our optimization models. Today, as the co-founder of Permabilis, a purpose-driv... Show more

20+years of database and DataWarehouse development

20+years of database and DataWarehouse development Show more

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more

Worked in applied research in ML for 11 years
Lecturer on environmental impact of AI
Volunteer @ DataforGood

Worked in applied research in ML for 11 years Lecturer on environmental impact of AI Volunteer @ DataforGood Show more

Jan-Erik is an engineering leader and software engineer with 15+ years of experience building distributed systems and large-scale platforms.

As Head of Software at Easee, he leads the teams building the software, integration platforms, and web and mobile applications that connect 1M+ EV chargers to users, partners and energy services.

He previously worked as a Principal Engineer at GoDaddy, helping lead large-scale cloud migrations and globally distributed systems.

Jan-Erik cares deeply about engineering culture and building high-performing teams that can ship fast and operate reliable systems at scale.

Jan-Erik is an engineering leader and software engineer with 15+ years of experience building distributed systems and large-scale platforms. As Head of Software at Easee, he leads the teams building the software, integration platforms, and web and... Show more

Adam leads Marketing, Communities & Partner Alliances at Advancing Analytics - a Databricks Gold Partner. Over the past 15 years, Adam has led tech community efforts at companies including Microsoft and Green Software Foundation. He is passionate about lifting up voices of underrepresented communities. In his spare time, he has a keen interest in green tech, including EVs, solar and battery technology.

Adam leads Marketing, Communities & Partner Alliances at Advancing Analytics - a Databricks Gold Partner. Over the past 15 years, Adam has led tech community efforts at companies including Microsoft and Green Software Foundation. He is passionate abo... Show more

Janette Luviano is a journalist with 25+ years in mass media, including over 20 years in broadcast TV at Univision and Telemundo, where she served as News Director in Washington, DC. With professional experience in Mexico, Spain, the U.S., and China, she holds a degree in Communication Sciences and a master’s in Psychology and Education.

She is also a media consultant, leading public speaking engagements and workshops focused on communications, storytelling, and leadership.

Today, she is Director of Programs at Sachamama, where she leads Huella Zero, its environmental news platform, and the Climate Hub, advancing Latino climate leadership and community empowerment.

Janette Luviano is a journalist with 25+ years in mass media, including over 20 years in broadcast TV at Univision and Telemundo, where she served as News Director in Washington, DC. With professional experience in Mexico, Spain, the U.S., and China,... Show more

Faith Sycaoyao is an emerging entrepreneur, artist, and researcher with 10+ speaking engagements across academic and international spaces. She is the Boston Marathon Founding Muralist and founder of NCLS Holdings, where she has built a global audience of 70,000+ across 40 countries. Her work spans 15+ years in visual art and has been featured or presented through institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkeley, and the University of Texas at Austin, as well as outlets and platforms including UNESCO, NBC 10 WJAR, CBS Boston, and international art fairs. She has also received recognition from critic Anthony Fawcett (University of Oxford).

Her academic and research work includes collaborations and contributions with institutions such as Stanford University, the University of Texas at Austin, UCLA, and the University of Kentucky, with a focus on environmental studies, finance, and real estate. She has also contributed to youth-led and UN-affiliated initiatives, including UNICEF, UNESCO, and the WHO Youth Council, and has participated in global climate policy spaces such as COP and YOUNGO. She is a Vital Voices Visionaries Fellow with The Estée Lauder Companies and has worked with Climate Cardinals on climate education and communication projects.

Faith Sycaoyao is an emerging entrepreneur, artist, and researcher with 10+ speaking engagements across academic and international spaces. She is the Boston Marathon Founding Muralist and founder of NCLS Holdings, where she has built a global audienc... Show more

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for millions of square feet a year.

Using his Frictionless Framework™, he’s helped his clients uncover and implement innovative solutions and overcome barriers and obstacles holding back their ideas.

His work has been featured in: Time, Newsweek, Metropolis, Dwell, Fast Company, Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal; and on-air in: Fox News, HGTV, The Sundance Channel and PBS.

Eric is the author of 12 books, including "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies” and "Circular Economy for Dummies." In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, and one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects." In 2017, he was named one of Build's American Architecture Top 25. He’s one of the 2021 Environment + Energy Leaders and in 2024, he was named the Net Zero Trailblazer for Innovation. He holds a prestigious LEED Fellow award from the US Green Building Council.

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for ... Show more

LaSheita Sayer - Founder, Executive Director, Women Who Charge

Recognizing the need for an inclusive space for women and a focus on workforce development within the electric transportation industry, LaSheita Sayer founded Women Who Charge. As its Executive Director, she leverages her extensive EV sector experience to promote and increase the presence of women in leadership roles, actively contributing to the training and growth of the future EV workforce.

LaSheita is a passionate advocate for EV expansion and greenhouse gas reduction. Her commitment to sustainability and talent development is evident through her active involvement in various organizations. She is a valuable member of the Denver Electric Vehicle Council and serves on the transportation subcommittee of the Denver Sustainability Advisory Committee, contributing to sustainable transportation solutions and the skilled workforce needed to implement them.

Beyond Denver, LaSheita has been an active member of the Colorado Electric Vehicle Coalition since 2020. Her work on the Equity, Policy, and EV Battery Recycling committees for the Colorado Energy Office showcases her dedication to creating a more equitable, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly future for all, underpinned by a well-trained and diverse workforce. LaSheita is a trailblazer, inspiring women to embrace their potential in electric mobility and fostering the next generation of industry leaders.

LaSheita Sayer - Founder, Executive Director, Women Who Charge Recognizing the need for an inclusive space for women and a focus on workforce development within the electric transportation industry, LaSheita Sayer founded Women Who Charge. As its ... Show more

Rev. Dr. Majadi Baruti is an Earth Chaplain, poet, and theologian whose work bridges eco-spirituality, African cosmology, and the Musical and Poetic radical traditions of the African Diaspora. As founder and priest of Udja Temple, he has guided communities for over two decades in reclaiming ancestral wisdom, ecological balance, and the sacred presence of the Divine African Feminine.
His voice unites spiritual ecology with the rhythms of resistance found in Black music, ritual, and art. A dynamic and deeply grounded public speaker, Dr. Baruti delivers transformative keynotes, lectures, and workshops that inspire faith leaders, students, and activists to embody spirituality as both ecological practice and political liberation. His oratory carries the soul of a bluesman, the insight of a theologian, and the urgency of a justice worker.

Rev. Dr. Majadi Baruti is an Earth Chaplain, poet, and theologian whose work bridges eco-spirituality, African cosmology, and the Musical and Poetic radical traditions of the African Diaspora. As founder and priest of Udja Temple, he has guided commu... Show more