Environment & Cleantech

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

Finlay Taylor

Finlay Taylor

Finlay Taylor is an experienced ESG & Sustainability professional with over eight years in private markets, currently leading ESG at YFM, a London-based Growth Equity investor. Drawing on a deep understanding of both sustainability and commercial strategy, Finlay specialises in embedding ESG in a way that is built to last - free from jargon, grounded in plain language, and aligned with how businesses actually operate. His mission is to make ESG practical and value-driven, helping portfolio companies strengthen resilience, unlock growth opportunities, and create long-term positive impact.

Finlay Taylor is an experienced ESG & Sustainability professional with over eight years in private markets, currently leading ESG at YFM, a London-based Growth Equity investor. Drawing on a deep understanding of both sustainability and commercial str... Show more

Ihuoma Anosike

Ihuoma Anosike

Ihuoma Anosike is a technical writer, community manager, and developer advocate with a strong focus on open-source projects and inclusive mentorship. She is a committed advocate for empowering newcomers to tech and creating accessible documentation that drives collaboration and innovation. Ihuoma is actively involved in the Women in Blockchain Africa community, where she contributes to educational initiatives and mentors aspiring tech professionals.

Ihuoma Anosike is a technical writer, community manager, and developer advocate with a strong focus on open-source projects and inclusive mentorship. She is a committed advocate for empowering newcomers to tech and creating accessible documentation t... Show more

Alec Foster

Alec Foster

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance frameworks, and revenue-generating opportunities to position MMA as the leading industry association on AI in marketing.

Alec’s academic foundations—an M.St. in AI Ethics from the University of Cambridge and a CIPP/US privacy certification—inform his ethical approach to AI and marketing. He has developed machine learning models to streamline consumer arbitration and serves on boards of algorithmic accountability nonprofits. Beyond MMA, Alec designs large-scale immersive art experiences and teaches electric hydrofoil lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Combining marketing strategy with rigorous ethics, Alec stands at the intersection of innovation and integrity, guiding organizations to harness AI responsibly.

Alec Foster is Chief Prompt Engineer & Responsible AI Lead at MMA Global, co-leading its AI Leadership Coalition and overseeing all AI initiatives. He drives internal AI upskilling for MMA's entire workforce, AI product development, governance framew... Show more

Laura Smith

Laura Smith

Designer and user researcher using human centred approaches to developing services, products and content. Also co-founder of a social enterprise, Unwaste.io, using data and technology to create circular economies for plastic waste. Experience in untangling complex problems in healthcare, public services and social innovation. Advocate of Women in Tech.

Designer and user researcher using human centred approaches to developing services, products and content. Also co-founder of a social enterprise, Unwaste.io, using data and technology to create circular economies for plastic waste. Experience in unta... Show more

Bruno Miranda

Bruno Miranda

Bruno Miranda (aka Spicy Bruno)

Founder of ChiliBangs | Creator of NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) | Founder of Web3 Women’s Summit



Bio Updated (2025)

Bruno Miranda, also known as Spicy Bruno, is the founder of ChiliBangs, the largest Web3 community in Portugal and one of the most influential brands bridging Web3, culture, and innovation across Europe.
With a bold vision to democratize Web3 access, Bruno created Web3 Wednesday Lisbon, a weekly gathering connecting builders, visionaries, artists, degens, and institutions to purposefully explore blockchain and community opportunities.

He is the creator of the NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) concept — a revolutionary framework designed to merge the cooperative spirit with Web3 technology, building long-term sustainable ecosystems globally.
Currently, Bruno is rolling out NFO and the Web3 Forest School concepts across Europe, working closely with governments, universities, and local communities.

In 2024–2025, Bruno has expanded his work to East European countries (Romania, Poland, Estonia, Hungary, Serbia, Czech Republic) and is building a new international ambassador program to spread Web3 adoption across more than 20 cities.



Ambassadorships (Active)
• Card3 (Card 3) — Ambassador
• Lumia.org — Ambassador
• Dagama — Ambassador
• Gaimin — Ambassador and Community Manager
• NBX (Next Block Expo) — Official Ambassador
• Vera3 — Ambassador



Past Partnerships & Collaborations
• Algorand Portugal — Past Partner
• Sui Portugal — Past Partner



Founder Roles
• ChiliBangs — Founder and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO)
• Web3 Wednesday Lisbon — Founder and CEO
• Web3 Women’s Summit — Founder and CVO



Speaking Engagements

Confirmed 2025
• BananaConf (Talin) (Confirmed Speaker)
• ETH Lisbon (Side Event Organizer - Web3 Wednesday x ChiliBangs)
• NFC Summit 2025 (Speaker, Partner, Ambassador, Community & Media Partner)
• Potentially ICC Cannes 2025 (Pending Confirmation)
• ETH Budapest (Confirmed Collaboration and Invitation)
• ETH Cluj (Confirmed Invitation)

Past Conferences (2022-2024)
• NBX Berlin 2022 | Warsaw 2023 | Warsaw 2024 | 2025
• NFT NYC 2023
• Zebu London 2024
• WOW Summit 2022
• NFC Summit 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025
• NapulETH 2024 | 2025
• ETH Bucharest 2024 | 2025
• AI Crypto Conference Lisbon 2024
• Blockchance Hamburg 2023
• Participant at NFT Paris 2024 (Bridging and Networking)

Institutional Appearances
• ICI Private Summit — Parliament of Romania (AI and Blockchain Summit)
• Speaker at ETH Bucharest (Attended by Victor Ponta, former Prime Minister)
• Meetings with Portuguese Parliament members (from left, right, and liberal parties) during university blockchain events.
• Partnership development at Nova University (Lisbon) with ChiliBangs and Cova10 brands.



Special Projects and Programs
• NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) — Creator and Global Expansion Leader
• Web3 Forest School — Integrating Web3 into alternative education across Europe
• Building Blockchain Bridges — Connecting Poland, Romania, Estonia, Hungary, Serbia, Czech Republic through Web3 communities.



Areas of Expertise
• Community Building & Strategy
• NFT Utilities & Community Activation
• Blockchain Ecosystem Development
• Strategic Advisory for Web3 Projects
• Government & Institutional Blockchain Integration
• Social Impact Programs (Education, Sustainability)
• Public Speaking & Workshops



Roadmap (2025–2035)
• Expand NFO hubs in more than 20 cities with ambassadors.
• Launch new ChiliBangs Brain Network and Web3 Wednesdays in key cities.
• Create curated exhibitions to present real Web3 innovation to governments and institutions.
• Focus blockchain partnerships on Solana, Apechain, Ordinals, Avalanche, and Polkadot ecosystems.
• Develop large-scale ambassador programs, workshops, and hackathons.
• Establish partnerships with major blockchains and expand influence across Europe.



Online Presence
• Instagram: @bruno_spicy
• X (Twitter): @brunospicy
• ChiliBangs Instagram: @chilibangs
• Website: chilibangs.org (New upgrade coming soon)



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Bruno Miranda (aka Spicy Bruno) is a pioneering Web3 community builder, founder of ChiliBangs, and creator of the NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) concept. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Web3 figures in Europe, he leads transformative blockchain programs across Portugal and Eastern Europe, working closely with governments, universities, and private sector leaders. Bruno is the founder of the Web3 Women’s Summit and a multi-time speaker at ETH Conferences, NFC Summit, NBX, NFT NYC, and Zebu London.

Bruno Miranda (aka Spicy Bruno) Founder of ChiliBangs | Creator of NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) | Founder of Web3 Women’s Summit ⸻ Bio Updated (2025) Bruno Miranda, also known as Spicy Bruno, is the founder of ChiliBangs, the largest W... Show more

Vishal Shah

Vishal Shah

Vishal Shah is a seasoned Data Analyst with over three years of experience in harnessing machine learning, data modeling, and big data technologies to drive transformative insights across diverse sectors. Currently, he serves as a Business Data Analyst at the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, where he designs predictive models and scalable data pipelines to enhance wildlife management and public safety. A Master’s graduate in Computer Science from New York University, Vishal has led innovative projects—from real-time stock market analytics to AI-driven public safety systems—demonstrating a unique ability to bridge advanced AI methodologies with practical, high-impact applications.

Vishal Shah is a seasoned Data Analyst with over three years of experience in harnessing machine learning, data modeling, and big data technologies to drive transformative insights across diverse sectors. Currently, he serves as a Business Data Analy... Show more

Ms. Pandu Wisaksono Sastrowardoyo

Ms. Pandu Wisaksono Sastrowardoyo

founder of debio network and myriad.social, cofounder of the indonesian blockchain association, and director of blocksphere, a leading blockchain consulting firm.

with a background in expert systems and over a decade in crypto and ai, she’s helped build public blockchains, advise enterprises, and push the boundaries of decentralized tech.

founder of debio network and myriad.social, cofounder of the indonesian blockchain association, and director of blocksphere, a leading blockchain consulting firm. with a background in expert systems and over a decade in crypto and ai, she’s helpe... Show more

Quiana Berry

Quiana Berry

Quiana Berry is an international speaker, AI ethics advocate, and community builder with a background in anthropology and technology. With years of experience driving innovation in product development at Red Hat/IBM, she has worked across open-source communities, large enterprises, and tech ecosystems to ensure that agility leads to responsible and inclusive innovation.

Passionate about the intersection of AI, ethics, and diversity, Quiana has spoken at major conferences worldwide, including Open Source Summit and Linux Foundation events, sharing insights on ethical AI, inclusive Agile practices, and career growth in tech. She specializes in helping organizations navigate the challenges of Agile adoption, ensuring that Agile isn’t just about speed, but also sustainability, accessibility, and equity in tech.

Through her work, Quiana empowers organizations to break barriers, integrate ethical development, and embrace agility as a tool for driving innovation and inclusion.

Quiana Berry is an international speaker, AI ethics advocate, and community builder with a background in anthropology and technology. With years of experience driving innovation in product development at Red Hat/IBM, she has worked across open-source... Show more

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala is a seasoned leader in Technical Program Management and Solution Architecture, with a strong record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives. With over 18 years of experience in cloud technologies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, he has guided large corporations through significant technology transformations.

As Technical Program Manager, Santhosh leads a team of highly skilled Cloud technology, DS & ML professionals, providing next-gen solutions to leading corporates. Santhosh holds a Master’s in Business Administration and Certified in multiple Cloud technologies and Product Management areas, and recognized for his deep understanding & contributions in Technology Leadership, AI, Cloud Technologies, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, and Product Management areas.

Professional Memberships:
Senior Member IEEE
IETE Fellow Membership
Sigma XI Full Membership
IAEME Fellow Membership
SCRS Fellow Membership

Awards:
Multiple Prestigious awards include Titan Business Awards, Titan Innovation Awards
SCRS Fellow Award

Technical Program Committee Member and Reviewer:
Contributed to over 50 International Conferences as Technical Program Committee Member and Reviewer
Reviewed over 250 Scholarly Articles and Mentored researchers and Authors

Media:
Multiple Media Articles coverage including:
Medium.com
Analytics insight
Techbullion.com
IB Times

Published Articles in Google Scholar, ResearchGate

Santhosh Kumar Pendyala is a seasoned leader in Technical Program Management and Solution Architecture, with a strong record of spearheading transformative technology initiatives. With over 18 years of experience in cloud technologies, data analytics... Show more

Izis Filipaldi

Izis Filipaldi

For the past ten years, I've worked with agile frameworks, assisting communities and my teams in delivering products and cultivating a judgment-free environment.
My three main work focuses are continuous improvement of people's knowledge, product delivery, and work environment.
I'm an agile community partner in both Brazil and Germany.
My mission is to help people improve their knowledge and professional value within organizations while also fostering an environment with a strong agile culture.

For the past ten years, I've worked with agile frameworks, assisting communities and my teams in delivering products and cultivating a judgment-free environment. My three main work focuses are continuous improvement of people's knowledge, product de... Show more

Bruno Maciel

Bruno Maciel

Bruno é químico de formação, com mestrado em modelagem matemática de processos químicos, e especializações em business analytics, metodologias ágeis e gestão de operacões. Neste ano completa 18 anos de grupo Votorantim, todos dedicados ao negócio alumínio, na CBA - Companhia, tendo ocupado posições sênior, gerência e especialista de processos. Em carreira paralela, atuou por 5 anos como professor universitário em cursos de Química, Engenharia Química e Tecnologia de Processos Químicos. Atualmente atua como consultor corporativo de inovação e digital, liderando o portfolio de inovação da companhia, explorações, inovação aberta, ecossistemas e parcerias. Bruno possui certificações Kanban, Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist e Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, acumulando mais de 300 projetos na carreira e mais de 15 premiações de nível nacional / internacional. Temas de Interesse: IA's generativas, Simuladores de Processo, Machine Learning, Ágil Escalado, Design Thinking, Lean Portfolio Management, Kanban e Gestão Híbrida de Projetos. Possui três reconhecimentos recentes nos Agile Trends de 2023 e 2024.

Bruno é químico de formação, com mestrado em modelagem matemática de processos químicos, e especializações em business analytics, metodologias ágeis e gestão de operacões. Neste ano completa 18 anos de grupo Votorantim, todos dedicados ao negócio alu... Show more

Salman Chishti

Salman Chishti

Salman Chishti is a visionary entrepreneur and innovator, driving advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Mobility. He is the Founder of QAX AI, an open-source Large Language Model (LLM) platform, offering on-premise, private, and cloud-based AI solutions. He also founded SWAP & SWAP Energy, a ClimateTech startup building smart and sustainable energy infrastructure and electromobility ecosystems.

With 15+ years of experience, Salman has successfully built and scaled multiple startups, including Energy Unlimited, 360Degree, Drive Arabia, and The Luxury Network. As a strategic advisor, he has played a key role in business growth, technology adoption, and economic transformation at global levels.

Currently, Salman is writing a book on AI, sharing insights into the future of AI. He's known for his luxury lifestyle and philanthropy, he continues to push boundaries in technology, innovation, and sustainability.

Salman Chishti is a visionary entrepreneur and innovator, driving advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Mobility. He is the Founder of QAX AI, an open-source Large Language Model (LLM) platform, offering on-premise, private, and clo... Show more

Artemis Bear

Artemis Bear

Artemis Bear (they/them) lost faith in our system of government working in climate policy in the 2000s and is committed to co-creating new structures for rapid, pragmatic systemic change. They founded The Garden, an innovative education project, in 2016, which centres young people's rights and has been a laboratory for the building blocks of an emergent culture that is fairer and freer. They also co-ordinate the Freedom to Learn network and co-produce community cabaret SCRiTCH.

Artemis Bear (they/them) lost faith in our system of government working in climate policy in the 2000s and is committed to co-creating new structures for rapid, pragmatic systemic change. They founded The Garden, an innovative education project, in 2... Show more

Marc Bouvier

Marc Bouvier

Developpeur depuis 10 ans dans des domaines variés tels que l'assurance, les services publics et le RGPD. J'ai pu développer une sensibilité pour le craft et aussi les pratiques humaines qui font du développement logiciel plus que simplement écrire du code.
Je souhaite aujourd'hui mettre en action mon savoir faire pour contribuer à répondre aux enjeux majeurs de notre siècle tels que le réchauffement climatique, les inégalités et la démocratie.

Developpeur depuis 10 ans dans des domaines variés tels que l'assurance, les services publics et le RGPD. J'ai pu développer une sensibilité pour le craft et aussi les pratiques humaines qui font du développement logiciel plus que simplement écrire d... Show more

David Nguyen

David Nguyen

David is working as Lead Engineer for a major U.S. retailer. His team built the pricing engine for both the mobile app and the retail site. When not building the next product features, he teaches classes on web development using ReactJS, Restful micro services, and DevOps.

David had presented at Cloud Expo Asia in Singapore, DevOpsDay Taipei, and VNITO in Vietnam. He is also a DevOps/Agile conference organizer for the Asia Pacific region, covering Singapore/Taiwan/Vietnam.

David is working as Lead Engineer for a major U.S. retailer. His team built the pricing engine for both the mobile app and the retail site. When not building the next product features, he teaches classes on web development using ReactJS, Restful mic... Show more

Mercedes Castillo Rangel

Mercedes Castillo Rangel

Licenciada en Tecnologías de la Información, con enfoque en análisis de datos y mejora continua. Con experiencia en entornos industriales aplicando análisis de datos para la toma de decisiones y con la iniciativa de apoyar la formación de mujeres en STEM/TECH, compartiendo casos prácticos y herramientas desde experiencias reales.

Licenciada en Tecnologías de la Información, con enfoque en análisis de datos y mejora continua. Con experiencia en entornos industriales aplicando análisis de datos para la toma de decisiones y con la iniciativa de apoyar la formación de mujeres en ... Show more

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applications in healthcare, energy optimization, and computer vision.
She actively mentors students in AI and cloud technologies, has delivered technical webinars on hackathon strategy and AI system design, and works at the intersection of applied machine learning and scalable software systems.
Her work focuses on making advanced AI accessible through practical system integration using modern development frameworks.

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applic... Show more

Kimberley Bezuidenhout

Kimberley Bezuidenhout

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

Phu Nguyen

Phu Nguyen

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

Curtis Charles

Curtis Charles

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

Laura Valentina Rodriguez Ore

Laura Valentina Rodriguez Ore

Estudiante de Ingeniería Industrial en la Universidad Nacional del Callao e Ingeniería de Sistemas en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, combinando una sólida base académica con una pasión por el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo profesional. A lo largo de mi formación, eh demostrado un firme compromiso con el voluntariado, participando activamente en diversas iniciativas comunitarias y programas de apoyo, aportando tiempo y conocimientos al servicio de los demás.

Eh sido parte de hackathones y datathones, donde potencié habilidades en resolución de problemas, innovación y creatividad en ambientes de alta presión. Mi interés por la investigación y la tecnología, me ha llevado a colaborar en proyectos interdisciplinarios, donde se enfoca en implementar nuevas metodologías y tecnologías para optimizar procesos y sistemas.

Cuento con experiencia técnica en seguridad industrial, gestión de proyectos, y metodologías ágiles como Scrum, además de poseer certificación como Scrum Master. Mi conocimiento se extiende a una amplia gama de herramientas y lenguajes de programación, incluyendo Landbot, Excel, PowerPoint, C++, Python, Java y CSS, lo que le permite abordar problemas desde distintas perspectivas tecnológicas.

Destacándome también en habilidades de trabajo en equipo y escucha activa, lideré y contribuí a diversos proyectos académicos y extracurriculares, asegurando la alineación de objetivos y el éxito ,para la realización de los proyectos.

Estudiante de Ingeniería Industrial en la Universidad Nacional del Callao e Ingeniería de Sistemas en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, combinando una sólida base académica con una pasión por el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo profesi... Show more

Ignacio Hernández-Ranera Sanchez

Ignacio Hernández-Ranera Sanchez

Soy un consultor de negocio con más de 25 años de experiencia en el sector de la tecnología y la sostenibilidad. Desde el 2007, dirijo mis propias empresas, ofreciendo soluciones innovadoras y rentables a mis clientes basadas en tecnología Microsoft (Dynamics 365).

Mi pasión es ayudar a las organizaciones a mejorar su desempeño ambiental, social y de gobernabilidad (ESG) en general y CSRD en particular. Con mi equipo de 17ods.com aportamos conocimiento y gestión en el área de la sostenibilidad corporativa, facilitando la elaboración de informes, la medición de impactos y la definición de estrategias. Mi misión es contribuir al desarrollo sostenible y a la transformación digital de las empresas.

Soy un consultor de negocio con más de 25 años de experiencia en el sector de la tecnología y la sostenibilidad. Desde el 2007, dirijo mis propias empresas, ofreciendo soluciones innovadoras y rentables a mis clientes basadas en tecnología Microsoft ... Show more

Nicolas Korte

Nicolas Korte

seit 2021 Coach und systemischer Berater für Organisationsentwicklung, Führung und Vertrieb
2011 - 2020 ETABO Energietechnik und Anlagenservice GmbH, Geschäftsführer
2005 - 2011 SPX Vice president global service
1998 - 2005 ABB / ALSTOM Verschiedene Geschäftsführungstätigkeiten
1988 - 1997 NOELL GmbH Verschiedene Positionen

seit 2021 Coach und systemischer Berater für Organisationsentwicklung, Führung und Vertrieb 2011 - 2020 ETABO Energietechnik und Anlagenservice GmbH, Geschäftsführer 2005 - 2011 SPX Vice president global service 1998 - 2005 ABB / ALSTOM Verschie... Show more

Julie Gurnee

Julie Gurnee

Julie Gurnee is a Climate Mitigation Specialist with Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination. She holds a degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Montana and has been working for Fairfax County since 2012.
In her current role, Julie manages Fairfax County's Electric Vehicle Readiness Strategy, supports the Charge-Up Fairfax Program, and works on the Green Business Partners Program. She also serves on the Loudoun County Environmental Commission as their Clean Transportation Subject Matter Expert.
Throughout her career, Julie has focused on advancing sustainability and conservation initiatives across the Northern Virginia region.

Julie Gurnee is a Climate Mitigation Specialist with Fairfax County's Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination. She holds a degree in Biology and Ecology from the University of Montana and has been working for Fairfax County since 2012. In he... Show more

Marina Ionova

Marina Ionova

I'm a robotics engineer. I hold a Master's degree in Cybernetics and Robotics from FEE CTU in Prague, where I focused on autonomous systems and human-robot collaboration.

My diploma thesis and related scientific publication explored how to optimize collaboration between humans and robots in industrial environments — work that earned me the Werner von Siemens Award.

After transitioning from academia to industry, I now develop anti-collision system for trams, focusing on safety and autonomous decision-making in complex urban environments.

I’m passionate about making advanced technology both understandable and human-aware — and I believe that sharing how AI helps us all design better futures.

I'm a robotics engineer. I hold a Master's degree in Cybernetics and Robotics from FEE CTU in Prague, where I focused on autonomous systems and human-robot collaboration. My diploma thesis and related scientific publication explored how to optimiz... Show more

Aminu Bonifacio

Aminu Bonifacio

Currently associated World Food Forum Chapter Leadership Representative ACUNS Cartography Cryptography Program Futurize Founder Academy returned from Dakar Senegal European Union Landscape Resilience Program Fellowship Africa Rice 2025. Kaizer* Karmah**

Currently associated World Food Forum Chapter Leadership Representative ACUNS Cartography Cryptography Program Futurize Founder Academy returned from Dakar Senegal European Union Landscape Resilience Program Fellowship Africa Rice 2025. Kaizer* Karma... Show more

Naina Chowdhary Vallurupalli

Naina Chowdhary Vallurupalli

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Fred Drapari

Fred Drapari

Fred Drapari is a digital security practitioner and a technology enthusiast working at the intersection of civic space, human rights protection, and technology. His work is shaped by close, hands-on engagement with civil society organisations, journalists, and land and environmental defenders operating under persistent digital risk, surveillance, and disruption. He focuses on digital resilience, organisational security, secure digital infrastructure, and digital accessibility, translating complex technical threats into practical tools, security clinics, audits, and trainings grounded in the lived realities of frontline actors. His work is guided by a clear conviction that technology is never neutral, and that access, power, and accountability must be confronted directly if digital systems are to serve the public good rather than quietly exclude or expose people to harm.

Fred Drapari is a digital security practitioner and a technology enthusiast working at the intersection of civic space, human rights protection, and technology. His work is shaped by close, hands-on engagement with civil society organisations, journa... Show more

Ashwin Iyer

Ashwin Iyer

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring industry-standard guidance documents, presenting at international conferences like the Pacific Hackers Annual Summit, and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity experts through platforms like EC-Council CodeRed. With a proven track record of innovative problem-solving and leadership in safeguarding critical infrastructure, I aim to further advance cybersecurity practices that protect global business ecosystems.

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring indust... Show more

Suyash Sumaroo

Suyash Sumaroo

Suyash has helped in setting up projects and businesses including Codevigor (a startup specialized in the development of blockchain applications), Horizon Africa (a blockchain focused on NFTs and Metaverses), StoragePlus (the first commercial Blockchain Application in Mauritius), Loot NFT (an international NFT Metaverse project) and many other businesses in the last 8 years.

Suyash has helped in setting up projects and businesses including Codevigor (a startup specialized in the development of blockchain applications), Horizon Africa (a blockchain focused on NFTs and Metaverses), StoragePlus (the first commercial Blockch... Show more

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