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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thang is a Technical Manager at NashTech Vietnam, a Microsoft Azure MVP for 6 years in a row.

He has over 18+ years of experience in software consulting, design, and development in outsourcing, product, and startup companies during his career. He currently works at NashTech with software experts and consultants in the company to design, develop and deliver various types of enterprise software such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), real estate, social networks, media marketing, gym & healthcare, and a variety of other business industries. He is in charge of a group of technical architects who help his customers migrate and modernise their legacy systems using cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, cloud-native platform, serverless, WebAssembly/WASI, and GenAI.

In sparse time, he usually learns and shares his knowledge via GitHub, Twitter, and Facebook. And he is a creator and maintainer of many projects and sample code on his GitHub, as well as the founder of the Microservices in Vietnam community.

Thang is a Technical Manager at NashTech Vietnam, a Microsoft Azure MVP for 6 years in a row. He has over 18+ years of experience in software consulting, design, and development in outsourcing, product, and startup companies during his career. He ... Show more

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker.

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker. Show more

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Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solutions.

Bube is passionate about open source and tech communities. When she is not working, she spends her time working with communities. Some communities she still actively contributes to include Kubernetes Org, Open Source Community Africa, Women Who Code, and Facebook Developer Circles.

Oluebube, affectionately known as Bube, is an award-winning software engineer in the cloud native space. She has over eight years of experience as a software engineer and has successfully led engineering teams to deliver high-impact software solution... Show more

Metalhead and Linux nerd that loves hacking, Cybersecurity, It-security and gadgets. Passionate about making the internet and the world secure. Almost 20 years experience within IT, worked as Developer, DevSecOps, Sysadmin you name it but always been working with security in some way. Runs my own company , Lysells Security and Tech AB, as of today within CyberSecurity and It-security.

Metalhead and Linux nerd that loves hacking, Cybersecurity, It-security and gadgets. Passionate about making the internet and the world secure. Almost 20 years experience within IT, worked as Developer, DevSecOps, Sysadmin you name it but always bee... Show more

Dallas Jackson, the founder of Humaneering, is not your typical coach or trainer. She's the kind of person who believes in humanity before processes, and her journey in the world of Agile principles is as unique as she is. She's a coach, a practitioner, a methodologist, and a mentor, all rolled into one. She's the Swiss Army knife of agility, providing teams with the support they need, no matter what challenges they face.

Dallas embarked on the journey of founding Humaneering with a key focus in mind—to ensure that humans take the center stage in decision-making and processes across every facet of business. But it doesn't stop there. Humaneering also places a strong emphasis on sustainability, recognizing that a humane approach to business goes hand in hand with responsible and enduring practices for the planet. In a world where profit often takes precedence, Dallas and Humaneering champion a brighter, more balanced future where people and the environment thrive alongside business success.

In her previous life, Dallas was the Enterprise Coach at Whole Foods Market, where she focused on bringing agility to the forefront of the organization, coaching teams of all shapes and sizes to work with more agility. Whether it's HR, Accounting and Finance or the oldie but goodie, Technology, Dallas has shared her Agile expertise, witnessing teams undergo remarkable transformations.

But here's the twist – Dallas doesn't leave her Agile principles at the office. Nope, they follow her home too. Her household is a living testament to agility, complete with a Kanban board for her teenagers and inspect and adapt conversations around the clock. Dallas is not your typical Agile practitioner. She's a trailblazer in bringing agility into the world of non-profits, with a particular focus on industries and methods crucial to our planet's future—circular economy and organizations focused on our climate crisis. Her expertise extends far beyond the traditional Agile settings, demonstrating that agility can revolutionize even the most unconventional organizations and environments.

But what sets Dallas apart is her unwavering belief that every meaningful journey begins with that crucial first step in the right direction. She's on a mission to drive change, one agile step at a time, in industries where the stakes couldn't be higher.

Dallas Jackson, the founder of Humaneering, is not your typical coach or trainer. She's the kind of person who believes in humanity before processes, and her journey in the world of Agile principles is as unique as she is. She's a coach, a practition... Show more

Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a coding boot camp, she freelanced as a developer, working across industries from finance to beekeeping (software). Her career has taken her through building web and mobile applications, working with startups, and navigating the fast-paced world of fintech. Now, she applies her skills in renewable energy, developing software to help drive a more sustainable future. Passionate about (computer) languages, AI, and community engagement, she loves both teaching and learning—especially when it means bridging the gap between seemingly unrelated fields.

Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a co... Show more

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

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

Angélica est spécialiste en Lean-Agile, Business Process Management, Management de projets, Transformation Organisationnelle/Numérique et Numérique Durable. Issue du milieu des télécommunications, elle accompagne des entreprises et institutions publiques en France et à l’International depuis plus de 19 ans.
Après avoir dirigé de nombreux projets d’organisation et management de projets en Amérique et en Europe dans des firmes internationales, elle créa en 2004 son cabinet de Conseil en s’orientant vers le management de projets complexes et l’agilité. Angélica intervient pour le compte des industries d’énergies électriques, pétrole, gaz, chimie, métallurgie, aéronautique, pharmaceutique, télécommunications, construction, environnement, et secteurs tiers divers, institutions publiques, universités et cabinets de conseil internationaux : www.cs-horizon.com
Animée par une conviction profonde face à l’urgence climatique, Angélica Calvet conjugue depuis plusieurs années son engagement environnemental avec une exigence de performance opérationnelle pour les organisations. Cette double ambition l’a conduite à explorer et mettre en œuvre des approches de management et de gouvernance innovantes, afin d’accompagner les entreprises vers des trajectoires de sobriété, d’écoconception et d’usage éthique et responsable des technologies.

Elle analyse les impacts systémiques du numérique, ses effets rebond, ainsi que les cadres réglementaires du Green IT à l’échelle mondiale. Elle s’intéresse également aux stratégies bas carbone sectorielles mises en œuvre par les États et évalue l’état d’avancement de leurs engagements climatiques, à la croisée du numérique et de la transition écologique. Elle anime la Commission Numérique Responsable de la Fédération Cinov et est Présidente de la Fédération Cinov Nouvelle Aquitaine.
Angélica est Ingénieur en génie physique et titulaire d’un MBA spécialisé en Economie Internationale et Administration des Entreprises, ainsi que des masters en Technologies de l’Information et des Télécommunications. Elle est diplômée de l’Université of Texas A&M, du Tech de Mty et du Scientific Research Center, Californie, USA ; de l’INSA Toulouse et de l’université de l'Adour, France.

Elle est certifiée : SAFe Agilist; Professional Scrum Master, Professional Product Owner; Business Process Management; Lean Six Sigma ; PMP/PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) PMI, Player in Energy and ICT Transition et Engagé RSE AFNOR.

Angélica est spécialiste en Lean-Agile, Business Process Management, Management de projets, Transformation Organisationnelle/Numérique et Numérique Durable. Issue du milieu des télécommunications, elle accompagne des entreprises et institutions publi... Show more

Bharat Sarawat is a Senior Software Engineer at New Relic, specializing in React, cloud technologies, observability, and software agents. As an active open-source contributor, Bharat is committed to advancing community-driven projects and sharing his expertise with fellow developers. He is also an aspiring speaker, eager to engage audiences with insights into emerging technologies and best practices.

Bharat Sarawat is a Senior Software Engineer at New Relic, specializing in React, cloud technologies, observability, and software agents. As an active open-source contributor, Bharat is committed to advancing community-driven projects and sharing his... Show more

Dr. Sandya Venugopal is an award-winning neurosurgeon-scientist, public policy scholar, and interdisciplinary leader with accomplishments across academic, government, and private sectors. Her global expertise spans healthcare, public health, scientific research, health policy, data analytics, bioethics, regulatory compliance, and technological innovation—all applied to advancing impactful solutions for societal and policy challenges.

Committed to fostering inclusive and forward-thinking dialogue, Sandya leverages her diverse background to inspire meaningful change. Her contributions bridge the gap between advanced technologies and humanity’s needs, offering fresh perspectives on how innovation can transform lives ethically and equitably.

Dr. Sandya Venugopal is an award-winning neurosurgeon-scientist, public policy scholar, and interdisciplinary leader with accomplishments across academic, government, and private sectors. Her global expertise spans healthcare, public health, scientif... Show more

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ankshita is currently working as a security engineer and has previously worked as a cybersecurity consultant in the paradise island of Mauritius, helping the biggest firms around the world implement strategic cybersecurity best practices and comply with the required standards. Before joining consultancy, she has worked in cybersecurity for approximately two years as a SOC analyst, thus gathering a rich hands-on experience on blue teaming tools and practices.

Ankshita has presented her cyber blue teaming skills at the DevCon2023, the biggest developers' conference of Mauritius organized by the MSCC and GDG Mauritius. She recently also spoke at the DevFest 2023 about introducing Golang to students.

Coming from a diverse background in Information Technology, Ankshita is familiar with development and programming in Java, Python, Javascript and Solidity. Her latest passion for learning narrows down to Golang which can be very effectively implemented in the field of cybersecurity as well.

During university years, Ankshita has also represented the Google Developers Student Clubs on her campus at the University of Mauritius and she had also been elected as the Huawei Campus Ambassador.

Ankshita is currently working as a security engineer and has previously worked as a cybersecurity consultant in the paradise island of Mauritius, helping the biggest firms around the world implement strategic cybersecurity best practices and comply w... Show more

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explore new architectures and modern engineering practices. He is passionate about AI and all the great things it can be do for society especially with accessibility.

Piyush is a software developer with nearly 12 years of experience, starting as a mainframe engineer and now working extensively with Azure cloud. The shift from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions continues to captivate him, pushing him to explo... Show more

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explores how energy constraints, data sovereignty, and local context should shape the way AI agents are built and deployed in Africa.

Her work centers on practical, sustainable AI design, building systems that are not only capable, but responsible and aligned with real-world infrastructure and societal constraints.

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explo... Show more

Rajendra Prasad Bandi is a distinguished Principal Engineer and internationally recognized technical expert in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), hybrid propulsion, and electrified powertrain systems. With nearly two decades of global experience across the United States, Europe, and Asia, he has led pioneering advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology and sustainable mobility solutions, contributing directly to the evolution of next-generation zero-emission transportation.
Mr. Bandi has played a critical leadership role in advancing fuel cell research from conceptual stages to commercial deployment. His technical direction has enabled the development of scalable fuel cell system architectures, high-efficiency power modules, and advanced control strategies tailored to diverse power ranges and vehicle applications. His contributions have been central to the industrialization and successful rollout of production-ready FCEV platforms across multiple global markets, accelerating the availability and adoption of clean mobility technologies.
A certified DRBFM Level 4 Expert, Mr. Bandi is widely trusted for his mastery in failure mode analysis, design robustness, and risk mitigation. He has significantly enhanced product reliability through model-based engineering, multi-domain control optimization, and systematic validation frameworks. His expertise in freeze-start durability, thermal management, and extreme-climate readiness has strengthened system performance in demanding environmental conditions, ensuring the reliability of hydrogen fuel cell systems for real-world, commercial deployment.
Throughout his career, Mr. Bandi has made influential contributions to major government-funded hydrogen and mobility initiatives in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. His work has supported national and international energy goals, advanced the state of hydrogen innovation, and enabled industry-government collaboration on high-impact clean transportation programs. He has also authored multiple patent applications and earned prestigious innovation awards for his role in advancing fuel cell commercialization and electrified propulsion technologies.
Beyond his technical achievements, Mr. Bandi is an accomplished mentor and global collaborator. He has guided cross-functional engineering teams, shaped strategic technology roadmaps, and cultivated innovation across the fields of fuel cell systems, hybrid powertrains, and power electronics. His career reflects an enduring commitment to engineering excellence, environmental sustainability, and leadership in the transition toward zero-emission mobility.

Rajendra Prasad Bandi is a distinguished Principal Engineer and internationally recognized technical expert in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), hybrid propulsion, and electrified powertrain systems. With nearly two decades of global experience acr... Show more

Alberto Castillo Aroca has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the global AI landscape, particularly in the niche of Humanitarian AI. As an Economist with a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, he sits at the unique intersection of complex data science, social impact, and technology policy.

​Currently, he serves as the Product Manager for ANTICIPA at the French NGO 3iS. Under his leadership, the platform was recently selected by Google.org as one of only 20 initiatives globally—out of over 3,000 proposals—to win the Generative AI Impact Challenge.

​Unlike many AI experts who focus solely on commercial software, Alberto leads engineering projects that are actively saving lives in Colombia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Amazon. His work utilizes advanced architectures involving Gemini, Mastra AI, and GraphRAG to help vulnerable communities manage environmental risks and disasters through accessible interfaces like WhatsApp.

​He is a recognized expert in bridging the gap between advanced Enterprise AI architectures and real-world deployment in low-connectivity environments. Beyond his technical work, Alberto is deeply involved in tech governance, having recently presented formal AI regulation proposals to the Senate of the Dominican Republic. He is currently one of the strongest voices advocating for the use of Agentic Systems to solve complex, systemic crises in the Global South.

Alberto Castillo Aroca has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the global AI landscape, particularly in the niche of Humanitarian AI. As an Economist with a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, he sits at the unique inters... Show more

Sebastian Tanzer ist Mitgründer und CEO des 2018 gegründeten Linzer Unternehmens triply. Die Software analysiert automatisiert die Mobilität von Großunternehmen und Großveranstaltungen – inklusive Kosten, CO₂-Emissionen und Einsparpotenzialen – und liefert darauf basierend konkrete Optimierungsvorschläge und passende Mobilitätslösungen.
Als Absolvent des Smart‑Mobility‑Management‑Programms der Universität St. Gallen und Mitglied der Forbes‑Europe „30 Under 30“ verfolgt er das Ziel, die Busmobilität weltweit nachhaltig, effizient und datenbasiert zu gestalten.

Sebastian Tanzer ist Mitgründer und CEO des 2018 gegründeten Linzer Unternehmens triply. Die Software analysiert automatisiert die Mobilität von Großunternehmen und Großveranstaltungen – inklusive Kosten, CO₂-Emissionen und Einsparpotenzialen – und l... Show more

Phu (Foo) Nguyen is a senior research scientist at SINTEF, Norway. He works in the Trustworthy Green IoT Software group, developing new tools and methodologies for software development and operation of intelligent and trustworthy systems spanning across the IoT, edge, and cloud continuum with a particular focus on sustainability. Phu has an international education and research background, from Vietnam (BSc) to the Netherlands (MSc), Luxembourg (Ph.D.), and Norway. He is highly experienced in international research projects, mostly in Europe, as well as research and development projects with industry in Norway. Many of such projects address cyber security challenges.

Phu (Foo) Nguyen is a senior research scientist at SINTEF, Norway. He works in the Trustworthy Green IoT Software group, developing new tools and methodologies for software development and operation of intelligent and trustworthy systems spanning acr... Show more

I’m a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with proven track record of building AI systems across domains including finance, geospatial intelligence, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. My experience spans startups, research labs, and global enterprises, delivering real-world impact through deep learning, computer vision, and scalable MLOps pipelines.

Currently, at Schneider Electric, I'm a part of the Global Finance team working on AI-based solutions for financial intelligence. Previously, I led aerial imagery computer vision-based pipelines at MGGP Aero and developed end-to-end MLOps infrastructure at AI Clearing. My academic work at Shanghai Jiao Tong University focused on deep learning models for mammographic diagnostics where I published research articles at international IEEE conferences.

I’m a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with proven track record of building AI systems across domains including finance, geospatial intelligence, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. My experience spans startups, research labs, and global enterp... Show more

Melissa Puerto Aguayo es ingeniera de software y Erasmus Mundus Scholar en Software Engineering for the Green Deal, con experiencia como Application Developer en IBM y colaboraciones con organismos de las naciones unidas como UNFCCC (Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático) y UNEP (Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente) en iniciativas relacionadas con tecnología, sostenibilidad e impacto social.
Su trabajo se sitúa en la intersección entre tecnología, sostenibilidad y comunidades, con un enfoque crítico sobre cómo se diseñan, implementan y utilizan las tecnologías digitales. Ha participado en proyectos y espacios internacionales utilizando tecnologías del ecosistema Google, contribuyendo al diseño de soluciones digitales en distintos contextos, desde comunidades en México hasta entornos europeos.
Melissa es parte activa de comunidades tecnológicas y de innovación, incluyendo Women Techmakers, y ha participado en foros, hackathons y espacios internacionales enfocados en tecnología y sostenibilidad. En sus charlas busca compartir experiencias reales, fomentar el pensamiento crítico y abrir conversaciones honestas sobre cómo usar la tecnología de forma más consciente, responsable y alineada con el impacto que buscamos generar.

Melissa Puerto Aguayo es ingeniera de software y Erasmus Mundus Scholar en Software Engineering for the Green Deal, con experiencia como Application Developer en IBM y colaboraciones con organismos de las naciones unidas como UNFCCC (Convención Marco... Show more

Griselle Colon-Wright, is a technology-focused growth strategist, ecosystem builder, and international trade executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation, commercialization, and market expansion. She has led large-scale national initiatives for Fortune 500 companies including DaimlerChrysler, Walmart, AT&T, American Airlines, FedEx, Abbott, and Verizon, designing integrated platforms that combined experiential, digital, retail, and partnership strategies to accelerate revenue and brand growth.
Throughout her career, Griselle has pioneered market-first initiatives that bridged culture, commerce, and emerging platforms. She secured the first Hispanic Market license for Nestlé USA to activate MLB All-Star and World Series assets nationally. As the first Director of Hispanic Marketing for Pacific Trading Cards, she launched the first bilingual baseball cards in the U.S. At GlobalHue, she led Chrysler’s founding title sponsorship of Carnaval on the Mile and designed Walmart’s Road to Essence, the company’s first African American shopper marketing platform implemented across 500+ stores, generating measurable sales lift and earning “Best in Show” recognition three consecutive years. She also led America I AM: The African American Imprint national Supertruck Tour, Walmart’s first sponsorship of its kind.
In 2022, Griselle joined Black Innovation Alliance (BIA), where she designed and launched the Ecosystem Builder-in-Residence (EIR) program and helped scale national partnerships advancing inclusive innovation. She spearheaded BIA’s collaboration with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism under INNOVATE 242 and secured a strategic alliance with the U.S. International Trade Administration’s Global Diversity Export Initiative to implement technology-enabled trade capacity-building programs.
Today, she serves as a strategic advisor to technology and social impact ventures, supporting AI, IoT, energy efficiency, drone, and blockchain companies with commercialization strategy, capital formation, ecosystem partnerships, and cross-border expansion. Griselle is committed to advancing innovation-driven economic development and positioning emerging markets as active participants in next-generation global trade.

Griselle Colon-Wright, is a technology-focused growth strategist, ecosystem builder, and international trade executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation, commercialization, and market expansion. She has led large-scale national ini... Show more

Oluwasegun Adeniyi Adedigba is a cloud software engineer with a strong background in building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With extensive experience in AWS, he has implemented solutions involving networking, virtualization, containerization, and serverless architectures. His interests span serverless, event-driven architecture, CAD, CAM, CAE, and robotics. He is 5x AWS Certified and 1x Hashicorp Certified. He is an AWS Community Builder in the AWS Serverless Category. Oluwasegun Adedigba is also a Mechanical Engineer. His hobbies include playing football and basketball.

Oluwasegun Adeniyi Adedigba is a cloud software engineer with a strong background in building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With extensive experience in AWS, he has implemented solutions involving networking, virtualization, co... Show more

Soy ingeniera de informática, de Valladolid. Lo que más me gusta es hacer cosas diferentes, aprender un poco de todo. Por eso he desarrollado diversos perfiles a lo largo de mi carrera, siempre conectada a la tecnología: administración de sistemas, desarrollo de software, docencia, dirección de proyectos de investigación… También he vivido y trabajado en diferentes lugares (Italia, Argentina, Namibia, Brasil, Afganistán…), en muy distintos sectores: Administración pública, gabinete legal, consultoría tecnológica, ONGs… contratada o como freelance.
Siempre me ha interesado el impacto social de la tecnología, por eso he trabajado en educación en contextos de desigualdad social, como mentora de mujeres en tecnología o como ingeniera voluntaria para Naciones Unidas en territorios en conflicto. Ahora es el momento de un cambio de mentalidad hacia la sostenibilidad, en todos los aspectos, también el profesional. Por eso me interesa promover y aprender sobre todo lo relacionado con software verde, ciclos de vida sostenible del software y el hardware, descarbonización, etc.
En este momento trabajo como Técnico DevOps , Docente, consultora de viabilidad de proyectos de investigación… e impartiendo formación en sensibilización medioambiental de profesionales de TICs.

Soy ingeniera de informática, de Valladolid. Lo que más me gusta es hacer cosas diferentes, aprender un poco de todo. Por eso he desarrollado diversos perfiles a lo largo de mi carrera, siempre conectada a la tecnología: administración de sistemas, d... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Hey, I'm Burak, a Berlin based Frontend Engineer. I was born and raised in Istanbul then I decided to move to Berlin for my current company Uberall. I'm an amateur theatre director and cycling activist who is interested in climate change topics.

Hey, I'm Burak, a Berlin based Frontend Engineer. I was born and raised in Istanbul then I decided to move to Berlin for my current company Uberall. I'm an amateur theatre director and cycling activist who is interested in climate change topics. Show more

Precious Akpan is an early-career seasoned geoscientist with a background in Applied Geophysics and a marine scientist 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 early-career seasoned geoscientist with a background in Applied Geophysics and a marine scientist with over three years of interdisciplinary experience in geoscience data modeling, seismic interpretation, and field development pl... Show more