Yorgos <3 Open Source, open space unconferences (so helps run SoCraTes-Crete.org and JCrete.org) and open, decentralised communities that he helps run virtually, or locally, in his hometown, Heraklion, on the paradise island of Crete. He is passionate about digital privacy and currently tackling one of the biggest problems in Open Source today: its centralised control.

Yorgos <3 Open Source, open space unconferences (so helps run SoCraTes-Crete.org and JCrete.org) and open, decentralised communities that he helps run virtually, or locally, in his hometown, Heraklion, on the paradise island of Crete. He is passionat... Show more

Olayiwola Akinnagbe is a Senior Backend Engineer and AI researcher working at the intersection of financial technology, distributed systems, and intelligent human–AI collaboration. His work is guided by a clear conviction: systems should not merely function. They should scale, adapt, and strengthen the people who use them.

In the fintech sector, Olayiwola architects API-first, event-driven microservices that power payments, loan origination, and high-volume transaction platforms processing over one million API requests daily. He designs secure and resilient backend infrastructures using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS. By applying CQRS principles, low-latency search optimization, and cloud-native deployment strategies, he consistently delivers measurable improvements in latency, throughput, and system reliability.

His contribution extends beyond engineering practice into scholarly research. He is the author of the peer-reviewed paper “Human–AI Collaboration: Enhancing Productivity and Decision-Making,” where he reframed artificial intelligence not as automation, but as cognitive partnership. His work examines how humans and intelligent systems can intentionally distribute cognitive responsibility while preserving human agency. This framework has been recognized for its clarity in explaining productivity acceleration and hybrid decision-making models.

Olayiwola holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology, graduating in the top five percent of his class, with research focused on machine learning–based malware detection. His broader publications span AI in finance, cybersecurity, federated learning, and predictive modeling for risk management. This combination of production engineering and academic inquiry enables him to translate theoretical insight into secure, deployable, and economically sound systems.

An AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Developer, he is committed to building architectures that are secure by design, resilient under pressure, and optimized for real-world constraints. He mentors engineers, contributes to technical scholarship, and speaks on system design, fintech infrastructure, and the evolving discipline of human–AI collaborative intelligence.

For Olayiwola, technology is not only about writing code. It is about designing systems that expand human capability while preserving judgment, responsibility, and trust.

Olayiwola Akinnagbe is a Senior Backend Engineer and AI researcher working at the intersection of financial technology, distributed systems, and intelligent human–AI collaboration. His work is guided by a clear conviction: systems should not merely f... Show more

Curtis Charles serves as the Director of Campus Residences Information Technology at Stony Brook University, where he leverages over 20 years of experience from both higher education and private industry. His work focuses on technical leadership, infrastructure development, and operational strategy, with an emphasis on translating institutional goals into actionable and scalable initiatives.

In his role at Stony Brook, Curtis oversees student-centered infrastructure projects within Campus Residences, including solar-powered micro-mobility charging stations and sustainable residential technologies. He partners with housing, facilities, and sustainability teams to advance projects that enhance student safety, promote equity, and improve residential living.

Curtis approaches campus challenges through a systems-oriented, results-focused lens shaped by his diverse professional background. He is particularly engaged in exploring the intersection of technology and sustainability within student life, working to ensure that campus residences are adaptable, effective, and positioned for long-term success.

Curtis Charles serves as the Director of Campus Residences Information Technology at Stony Brook University, where he leverages over 20 years of experience from both higher education and private industry. His work focuses on technical leadership, inf... Show more

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker

Software Engineer • FlutterFire • AI Enthusiast • GDG on Campus Lead’25 • Tech Trainer, Content Creator & Speaker Show more

Chad Crawford is a third-generation Floridian and a seven-time Emmy Award-winning TV host and outdoor adventurer with a unique perspective on Florida unlike anyone else in the world. Over his 25-year career, he has dedicated himself to telling the story of the state he loves. Chad has collaborated with major government agencies, conservation groups, and tourism organizations, giving him a rare perspective into the tourism industry. In his current role as Director of Strategic Partnerships with Conservation Florida, he continues to build valuable relationships to help protect the state's natural resources. Chad is a father of four and resides in Lake Mary. He enjoys fishing, camping, open water swimming, and taking on whatever adventures Florida can serve up.

Chad Crawford is a third-generation Floridian and a seven-time Emmy Award-winning TV host and outdoor adventurer with a unique perspective on Florida unlike anyone else in the world. Over his 25-year career, he has dedicated himself to telling the st... 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

Helen Millar is a speaker, emotional intelligence consultant and transformation coach helping leaders, founders and organisations build the inner capacity to thrive in the age of AI.

With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an award-winning acting career and a profound personal healing journey, Helen brings rare depth to conversations about leadership, change, resilience and human potential. Her work sits at the intersection of emotional fitness, conscious leadership, communication, psychology, money, faith and strategy.

Helen is a regular speaker at Oxford, Cambridge and London Business Schools, has been featured on the Discovery Channel across three continents, and is the founder of Helen Millar, Hearty.Company and Heart Healer®. Through Hearty, her consultancy brand, she works with organisations and executive teams on emotional intelligence, leadership presence and the human skills AI cannot replace.

Her signature keynote, Emotional Fitness is the Leadership Edge in the Age of AI, explores why the future will not belong to the most intelligent machines alone, but to the most emotionally intelligent leaders. As technology accelerates, leaders need more than strategy, systems and skills. They need nervous system capacity, discernment, authenticity, relational intelligence and the ability to meet uncertainty without collapse or control.

Helen also speaks powerfully on healing your relationship with money, self-worth and change, particularly for female founders, creatives and high-achieving professionals whose external success has outpaced their internal stability. Having transformed her own life from self-sabotage, ill health and financial scarcity into a thriving portfolio of meaningful work, property, investment and global impact, Helen does not speak about transformation as theory. She has lived it.

Her approach combines emotional intelligence, psychological insight, spiritual wisdom and grounded business acumen through her Head to Heart Living and Head to Heart Leadership frameworks. The result is work that is intelligent, human, practical and deeply transformational.

Helen’s talks are ideal for organisations, leadership events, women’s leadership programmes, founder communities, wellbeing conferences and future-of-work conversations seeking a speaker who can bring emotional depth, commercial relevance and a powerful human perspective to the age of AI.

Helen Millar is a speaker, emotional intelligence consultant and transformation coach helping leaders, founders and organisations build the inner capacity to thrive in the age of AI. With nearly two decades of international coaching experience, an... Show more

Industrial engineer with experience in the logistics sector using machine learning technologies, specializing in project management and AI. Committed to best practices in industries utilizing new technologies and the implementation of the SDGs.

Industrial engineer with experience in the logistics sector using machine learning technologies, specializing in project management and AI. Committed to best practices in industries utilizing new technologies and the implementation of the SDGs. Show more

Head of DevRel LATAM at AWS. Environmental engineer that ended up in the cloud. I’m passionate about building communities, and the power of tech to change lives. Worked in the non-profit and social entrepreneurial space for 10+ years where I became a multi-awarded professional by the government of Mexico, UN Women, and others. Transitioned into tech 4+ years ago, and I now lead an (amazing) tech team to build exciting things in the cloud.

Head of DevRel LATAM at AWS. Environmental engineer that ended up in the cloud. I’m passionate about building communities, and the power of tech to change lives. Worked in the non-profit and social entrepreneurial space for 10+ years where I became a... Show more

Dr. Ryan Rad is an AI researcher, professor, and industry advisor with over 15 years shaping how artificial intelligence is built, taught, and deployed. He holds faculty positions at Northeastern University and the University of British Columbia, where he has designed curricula and graduate programs in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, and Data Science—reaching thousands of students across six universities and online. His industry work spans research, engineering, and leadership at startups and tech giants including Microsoft, scaling AI solutions across 40 countries for Fortune 500 companies.
A sought-after speaker with 50+ international talks and tens of top-tier peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Rad's research focuses on resource-efficient generative AI for edge deployment. He is the author of The Agentic AI Book—distilling years of building, teaching, and deploying AI into actionable insights—and shares AI perspectives on his YouTube channel.

Dr. Ryan Rad is an AI researcher, professor, and industry advisor with over 15 years shaping how artificial intelligence is built, taught, and deployed. He holds faculty positions at Northeastern University and the University of British Columbia, whe... Show more

Hi, I'm Lokendra Singh Rathod, a passionate Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant at Indid Consulting Private Limited in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. I specialize in automating BC environments and leveraging AI for efficient operations. Holding the Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer Associate (MB-820) certification, I'm deeply enthusiastic about emerging technologies, and I love driving innovative solutions that help small business partners save time and costs in their implementations. I enjoy sharing practical insights to empower consultants, developers, and ISVs in the BC ecosystem—follow me on X (formerly Twitter) at @DynamicsSinghh, where I post daily about BC technology and AI.

Hi, I'm Lokendra Singh Rathod, a passionate Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant at Indid Consulting Private Limited in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. I specialize in automating BC environments and leveraging AI for efficient operations.... Show more

Arne Bernhardt is Division Manager for Grid Control Systems at SOPTIM AG, developing software solutions for modern transmission system operation and critical energy infrastructure. His work focuses on open semantic technologies and interoperable architectures based on CIM/CGMES, RDF, SHACL, and SPARQL.

He contributes to open-source communities around semantic graph technologies and the energy sector, including contributions to Apache Jena and several CIM/CGMES-related projects. He is one of the contributors behind RDFArchitect and OpenCGMES.

His current interests include high-performance in-memory RDF processing, semantic interoperability for grid applications, and the use of open-source technologies to build scalable and vendor-neutral digital infrastructures for the energy transition.

Arne Bernhardt is Division Manager for Grid Control Systems at SOPTIM AG, developing software solutions for modern transmission system operation and critical energy infrastructure. His work focuses on open semantic technologies and interoperable arch... Show more

Jeremiah Tillman is an IT professional, technical instructor, and full-stack software developer based in Chicago, Illinois. He manages instructor development and delivery for advanced technical and cybersecurity training. Jeremiah focuses on connecting deep infrastructure engineering with practical security solutions. His experience covers enterprise IT design, full-stack development, and systems engineering. In his free time, he researches hardware security, audits consumer electronics, strips firmware, and creates affordable ways for defensive teams, educators, and independent researchers to test hardware.

Jeremiah Tillman is an IT professional, technical instructor, and full-stack software developer based in Chicago, Illinois. He manages instructor development and delivery for advanced technical and cybersecurity training. Jeremiah focuses on connecti... Show more

I’m a Software Engineer specialized in Frontend, currently working as a Tech Lead at CaixaBank Tech.

I have over 11 years of experience building web applications, and over time my focus has progressively shifted toward a specific area: improving how users interact with interfaces, going beyond pixel-perfect design or pure performance.

I’m passionate about psychology and neuroscience, and today I try to apply these disciplines in my work to better understand what happens when an interface changes and how that impacts the real user experience.

Throughout my career, I’ve also had the opportunity to work abroad twice (Ireland and Germany), which has helped me broaden my perspective and refine the way I approach concepts.

I enjoy technology and continuously evolving, and I’m particularly interested in sharing ideas and bringing them into real-world scenarios, so that other teams and projects can apply them and create a more positive impact on how we build software.

I’m a Software Engineer specialized in Frontend, currently working as a Tech Lead at CaixaBank Tech. I have over 11 years of experience building web applications, and over time my focus has progressively shifted toward a specific area: improving h... Show more

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Klaus is the Head of Product at the German Cleantech unicorn 1KOMMA5°, leading the platform for Developer Productivity, Reliability, and Security. By applying consumer product management methods to Platform Engineering, Klaus creates developer experiences that are intuitive but not limiting.

With six years' experience as a PM for Developer Productivity, Klaus has introduced Backstage at several companies. At 1KOMMA5°, he reduced Change Lead Time by 97% and improved Deployment Frequency fivefold.

Klaus is the Head of Product at the German Cleantech unicorn 1KOMMA5°, leading the platform for Developer Productivity, Reliability, and Security. By applying consumer product management methods to Platform Engineering, Klaus creates developer experi... Show more

Pai da Cecília e do Inácio, esposo da Ana Lúcia, membro da Comunidade de Vida Cristã (CVX), curitibano e sofredor do Coritiba. Desde a pandemia, optou por morar na zona rural de Piraquara (Região Metropolitana da capital paranaense), onde cria galinhas, joga bola com os filhos, colhe amoras, figos e Physalis e está cavando (bem aos poucos!) um pequeno lago para os futuros gansos da família. Jornalista e economista, sempre trabalhou em organizações com forte impacto social. Atualmente, é responsável por ajudar o Grupo Marista, uma instituição de mais de 7 mil colaboradores e com uma história bicentenária, em sua estratégia ESG, articulando iniciativas transversais e proprietárias das Frentes de Missão (unidades de negócio) PUCPR, Saúde, FTD Educação e Centro Marista de Defesa da Infância; e monitorando indicadores e avaliando a evolução da maturidade - sempre procurando nutrir uma mentalidade ágil, com foco nas pessoas, na entrega de valor e na melhoria contínua.

Pai da Cecília e do Inácio, esposo da Ana Lúcia, membro da Comunidade de Vida Cristã (CVX), curitibano e sofredor do Coritiba. Desde a pandemia, optou por morar na zona rural de Piraquara (Região Metropolitana da capital paranaense), onde cria galinh... Show more

Randy Finch of Sarasota is a roofing contractor, business owner, and former Marine whose life reflects service, discipline, and long-term commitment to skilled work. Based in Florida, he has built his career through direct experience, steady effort, and a practical understanding of responsibility. His path includes military service, many years in the roofing field, business leadership, and technical work related to legal disputes. Across each stage of that path, he has remained focused on doing useful work, meeting obligations, and earning trust through actions rather than promises.

Randy Finch spent his early years in the community where he was raised and completed his education before graduating from high school. After that, he chose to enlist in the Marine Corps during Operation Iraqi Freedom and served in frontline combat roles. That kind of service demanded mental toughness, discipline, and the ability to act under pressure. The experience shaped how he viewed duty, teamwork, and sacrifice, and it gave him habits that continued to guide him after he returned to civilian life.

Randy Finch entered the roofing industry after completing military service and began learning the trade through direct, hands-on work. Over approximately 18 years, he developed a broad knowledge of residential and commercial roofing systems by working in real job conditions and gaining experience from the ground up. He became familiar with installation methods, repair work, materials, and structural assessment. Those years gave him a solid base in the field and helped him understand the level of care and consistency required to produce dependable roofing work.

Randy Matthew Finch from Sarasota also benefited from spending years working for established roofing companies before starting his own business. That experience allowed him to see how successful operations depend on more than technical skill alone. He learned how teams are organized, how projects are scheduled, how customer relationships are maintained, and how business decisions affect the quality of work. By observing those processes closely, he developed a broader view of the industry and gained the practical understanding needed to lead others and manage responsibilities well.

Randy Finch eventually decided to build a company based on the experience he had gained over many years in the field. He founded his own roofing business and has led it for 6 years, focusing on reliable service and sound operations. Running a company in this industry requires carefully estimating jobs, managing crews and subcontractors, meeting code requirements, controlling costs, and maintaining customer trust. He has taken on those responsibilities with a steady approach shaped by experience rather than image.

Randy Finch has also earned respect for the depth of his knowledge in matters that go beyond routine roofing projects. He has served as a roofing expert in construction litigation, providing technical analysis and deposition testimony when disputes require informed professional judgment. That type of work calls for careful review of evidence, objective thinking, and the ability to explain findings clearly in formal settings. His involvement in those matters shows that his judgment has been trusted in situations where accuracy and clarity are especially important.

Sarasota native Randy Matthew Finch has received professional recognition that reflects consistent standards in his work. Among those accomplishments is GAF Master Elite certification, a distinction awarded to only a small percentage of roofing contractors in the United States. He has also achieved Gold-level distinction in that program, reflecting strong performance in installation and customer service. These recognitions are meaningful because they point to verified standards rather than self-promotion, and they support the reputation he has built through experience, reliability, and attention to quality.

Randy Finch approaches both work and daily life with values shaped by faith, honesty, and service. As a Christian, he seeks to apply those beliefs in practical ways through his leadership, personal conduct, and interactions with others. He has also remained committed to the wider community by supporting the local sheriff’s department and contributing to Starlink-supported search-and-rescue operations in the county. Taken together, his military service, trade experience, business leadership, and community involvement reflect a life centered on responsibility, humility, and steady contribution.

Randy Finch of Sarasota is a roofing contractor, business owner, and former Marine whose life reflects service, discipline, and long-term commitment to skilled work. Based in Florida, he has built his career through direct experience, steady effort, ... Show more

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect.
Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on Compute Services like Containers with Kubernetes cluster autoscaler and Karpenter, with the aim to reduce costs.
His aim is to help Platform engineering, other Solutions Architects and Applications teams to design, deploy and maintain the right architectures that align to the business goals and gains.

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect. Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on C... Show more

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpractice. He is the owner and principal attorney of The Oshman Firm, a nationally active plaintiff litigation practice based in New Jersey and New York City. Since beginning his legal career in 1984 and assuming firm ownership in 1985, he has secured over $500 million in recoveries for clients involved in complex mass tort and catastrophic injury matters.

His academic background includes earning an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Rochester. This scientific foundation enabled him to analyze medical records, technical data, and expert testimony. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and completed additional coursework at the New York University School of Professional Studies to expand his professional and business knowledge. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and has represented clients nationwide.

Ted Oshman began practicing law with The Oshman Firm and its predecessor entities in 1984. From the start, his practice focused on cases involving negligence, defective products, unsafe pharmaceuticals, environmental contamination, and medical errors. In 1985, he assumed ownership of The Oshman Firm and has remained in that role for more than four decades, maintaining active involvement in case development and litigation strategy.

Under his leadership, the firm has handled environmental litigation, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and personal injury law. The Oshman Firm has been appointed as lead counsel or co-lead counsel in numerous mass tort litigations. He has also served in court-designated leadership roles, including liaison counsel and positions on Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees in Multi-County Litigations involving drug product liability and medical device claims. In 2019, the firm was named “Best Lawyers Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report.

His litigation results include over $55 million recovered in the Roundup litigation, more than $40 million recovered in the transvaginal mesh litigation, and a $42 million cash payment with a structured annuity in a medical malpractice case involving failure to monitor labor progress properly. Outside of legal practice, Ted Oshman holds leadership roles in Naliboki Enterprises, LLC, Sonaro Realty Corp., NeoVC, and eMatrix Energy Systems, Inc., while remaining active in philanthropy and family life with his wife, Anne, and their three children.

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpract... Show more

Jens is an energy engineer and sustainability strategist who speaks in front of real estate and investor audiences to answer the common question: How will we get through this time of uncertainty?
His take is: We cannot fix our societies by focussing on just one discipline. Hence, he brings insights from engineering and investing to business leaders and change makers across multiple industries.
As Head of Sustainability & ESG he works with real estate investors to make decarbonization an actionable strategy. 
Jens believes in progress by combining three worlds: the space between regulation, technical reality, and business innovation.

Jens is an energy engineer and sustainability strategist who speaks in front of real estate and investor audiences to answer the common question: How will we get through this time of uncertainty? His take is: We cannot fix our societies by focussin... Show more

Vipin Kataria is an IEEE Senior Member and Distinguished SCRS Fellow with 20+ years of experience working at the intersection of cloud architecture, machine learning, and IoT/Edge and sensor systems. Over two decades, he has built scalable solutions across hardware, cloud, and enterprise domains—from data platforms for XMM Series Modem Platform that enabled development and log triaging at Intel Corporation to enterprise-grade cloud platforms at Amazon and telecommunications solutions at Aricent Technologies and TCS.
As Lead Architect - Data/ML at Picarro, he designs cloud data solutions around IoT/Sensor/Edge systems for environmental monitoring and hazardous gas detection, processing real-time sensor data for Fortune 500 companies. His work focuses on modern data architecture, advanced analytics pipelines, and AI systems that drive business transformation.
Beyond building systems, Vipin actively contributes to the AI research community as an author, peer-reviewer, and judge for international AI awards and hackathons. Based in Fremont, California, he continues advancing the convergence of cloud computing, machine learning, and IoT technologies

Vipin Kataria is an IEEE Senior Member and Distinguished SCRS Fellow with 20+ years of experience working at the intersection of cloud architecture, machine learning, and IoT/Edge and sensor systems. Over two decades, he has built scalable solutions ... Show more

Jan is founder & CEO of Betalyra, an AI innovation lab helping companies turn AI from a buzzword into something that actually works for their people. With a MSc. in Software Engineering Jan has been working in the AI industry since 2018 and focuses on generative UI, mechanistic interpretability, agentic AI, encoder models and RAG systems.

Jan is founder & CEO of Betalyra, an AI innovation lab helping companies turn AI from a buzzword into something that actually works for their people. With a MSc. in Software Engineering Jan has been working in the AI industry since 2018 and focuses o... Show more

Petar Georgiev is the VP Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles.

Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he leads projects and strategic engagement in the context of more than 10 industry bodies in Europe, in North America and globally. Additionally, he spearheads AMPECO’s positioning on public policy matters as well as the company’s sustainability strategy.

Previous to his role at AMPECO, Petar has actively shaped Europe’s clean transportation policy during a four-year stint in Brussels. Through his understanding of macro-trends in the EV ecosystem, he has contributed to the finalisation of the EU Mobility Package and the formation of the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

Petar has spoken at 100+ industry events in Europe, Asia and North America throughout his career - covering everything from roundtable discussions to major industry forums.

Petar Georgiev is the 2021 winner of the “EV Under 30 Star” award, which he received during the EV World Congress in Bristol (UK), and is also among the 2022 class of the Forbes Bulgaria "30 Under 30" ranking in the Science, Tech and Healthcare category. Petar has a MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe in Bruges with a focus on energy and environmental policy.

Petar Georgiev is the VP Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles. Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he leads proj... Show more

Divine is a product-minded media creative who blends storytelling with strategy. Sitting at the intersection of design, video, and digital products, he doesn’t just create content; he engineers experiences that capture attention and drive results. From crafting compelling visuals to building ideas into scalable products, his work is driven by one thing: turning creativity into impact.

Divine is a product-minded media creative who blends storytelling with strategy. Sitting at the intersection of design, video, and digital products, he doesn’t just create content; he engineers experiences that capture attention and drive results. Fr... Show more

Jo is the Founder and CEO of Y Cewri. Jo founded this new business in 2026 following more than two decades of experience shaping public services across local, regional, and central government. A recognised leader in public sector design, Jo is the author of two influential books: Access for All, which tackles the systemic challenges of creating truly accessible public services, and Trio Writing, which explores how service design can better serve bilingual and multilingual nations. A Fellow of the Future Government Institute, Jo is currently completing a PhD focused on the design of public services for people with cognitive access needs - advancing the field at the intersection of inclusion, design, and public good.

Jo is the Founder and CEO of Y Cewri. Jo founded this new business in 2026 following more than two decades of experience shaping public services across local, regional, and central government. A recognised leader in public sector design, Jo is the au... Show more

I am an Associate at McKinsey, focusing on digital and technology. Prior to this, I worked as a Software Engineer in the Microsoft Cloud for ISVs team at Microsoft. Before that, I was a Technology, Data & Analytics Consultant at PwC, specialising in Project & Programme Management and Data Analytics. My academic background includes a BSc in Psychology from the University of Birmingham.

I am an Associate at McKinsey, focusing on digital and technology. Prior to this, I worked as a Software Engineer in the Microsoft Cloud for ISVs team at Microsoft. Before that, I was a Technology, Data & Analytics Consultant at PwC, specialising in ... Show more

Eunice Adewusi (Climiradi) is a Machine Learning Engineer and applied AI researcher who specializes in translating theoretical models into deployable, low-cost solutions for African contexts. Recognized as one of Nigeria’s Top 50 Women Tech Titans, her work focuses on reinforcement learning, computer vision, NLP, IoT/edge AI, and intelligent transportation systems. She currently serves as a peer reviewer for the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC). Beyond engineering, she has led technical communities and impact-driven initiatives at scale. She served as a core team lead at Google Developer Student Clubs ALU, supporting 300+ student developers, and founded the Climiradi Roberts Foundation (CRF), a youth-led nonprofit that has empowered 70,000+ youths across 20+ countries, particularly African girls, through STEAM education, climate action, and gender equity programs. In global advocacy, she served as a UN Foundation Engine Room Changemaker, contributing to the “Road to 2100” climate policy agenda, and pioneered the #16DaysLoudItQuotes campaign, reaching over 75,000 people globally to end gender-based violence. With an honorable mention from Deep Learning Indaba, Eunice continues to redefine what it means to be a woman in tech, building equitable systems, fostering community-led innovation, and creating future-ready opportunities for the next generation of African women changemakers.

Eunice Adewusi (Climiradi) is a Machine Learning Engineer and applied AI researcher who specializes in translating theoretical models into deployable, low-cost solutions for African contexts. Recognized as one of Nigeria’s Top 50 Women Tech Titans, h... 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

Steven David is a Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS). He has over 20 years of experience designing solutions for large enterprises. Through these engagements he has developed deep expertise in application development technologies and methodologies. In addition, As the focus on creating sustainable solutions has taken hold in organizations around the world, Steven has taken a leadership role in leading those initiatives in AWS.

Steven David is a Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS). He has over 20 years of experience designing solutions for large enterprises. Through these engagements he has developed deep expertise in application development technolog... Show more