Oba Animashaun is a product designer, creative, and AI/UX enthusiast with 4 years of experience helping organizations transform user and creative problems into seamless experiences at scale.

Oba currently works as a visual designer at Boardman, and is building Electpoll, a project turned startup focused on revolutionizing e-voting across Nigeria.

He also loves to volunteer and currently serves as the UI/UX Lead for the Google Developers Student Club in the University of Ibadan (GDSC UI), and recently as Design Lead for IEEE UI-SB (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Oba is a 5th year student of UI where he's pursuing a degree in environmental engineering. And when he is not designing, he loves to watch documentaries on world disruptors, meet new people, and explore his interests/obsessions around the intersection of design, tech, and engineering.

Oba Animashaun is a product designer, creative, and AI/UX enthusiast with 4 years of experience helping organizations transform user and creative problems into seamless experiences at scale. Oba currently works as a visual designer at Boardman, an... Show more

Shadab Hussain is a global technology leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. As a Lead Engineer at MathCo, he spearheads innovations in Engineering and Generative AI, delivering transformative solutions that shape the future of enterprise technology.

He is the Co-founder of Quantum Computing India and previously served as a Developer Advocate at the London Stock Exchange Group, where he bridged advanced engineering with real-world application across global developer ecosystems. Recognized as a Google Developer Expert for AI/ML (GenAI) and an AWS Community Builder, Shadab also holds certifications in AWS Machine Learning Specialty and Google Cloud Machine Learning Engineering.

A TEDx speaker and active contributor to the Davos Digital Council, Shadab operates at the intersection of emerging technologies, policy, and innovation strategy. He has presented at premier global platforms including the Data Engineering Summit, Quantum Innovation Summit, Google Developer Groups (GDG), and AWS events, where he actively champions AI governance, workforce development, and national innovation ecosystems.

An accomplished author and researcher, Shadab is the co-author of a book on Quantum Computing in Finance, merging academic insight with practical execution. Through ongoing mentorship, technical workshops, and hackathon leadership, he plays a pivotal role in addressing the global AI & Quantum talent gap—particularly in the United States—and advancing the responsible deployment of frontier technologies.

Shadab Hussain is a global technology leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. As a Lead Engineer at MathCo, he spearheads innovations in Engineering and Generative AI, delivering transformative solution... Show more

Accidental Application Security Architect!

Accidental Application Security Architect! Show more

Chikwado Friday
CEO, e-Cleaning Company | Founder, M.consult | Leadership Expert | Inspirational Speaker & Coach

Chikwado Friday is a respected leader known for driving excellence in Nigeria's business world. As CEO of e-Cleaning Company, he leads a modern cleaning services company serving top clients like Globus Bank and Market Square Mall in South-East Nigeria, with a team of over 27 professionals.

He is also the Founder of M.consult, where he helps young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and unlock their potential. Through M.consult, Friday empowers youth to think creatively and lead effectively.

Chikwado Friday is a well-known Leadership Expert, Speaker, and Coach. He shares valuable insights on leadership, growth, and success with individuals and organizations. His skills include Human Resource Leadership and Project Management, helping teams and businesses achieve their goals.

Friday has worked with Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), contributing to their growth through his leadership and strategic advice. He has received multiple awards for his impactful work.

He is committed to continuous improvement and staying up-to-date with industry trends, ensuring he delivers the best outcomes.

Chikwado Friday CEO, e-Cleaning Company | Founder, M.consult | Leadership Expert | Inspirational Speaker & Coach Chikwado Friday is a respected leader known for driving excellence in Nigeria's business world. As CEO of e-Cleaning Company, he lead... Show more

Maryna Peikova is a Wartime CEO who led one of Ukraine’s largest retail chains through the chaos of full-scale war, ensuring business survival and protecting thousands of employees and customers under fire. Today, she serves as President of the Global Council for Business Resilience (France), a global NGO that unites leaders, institutions, and communities to build organizational resilience in the face of crises. Drawing on real-time leadership in extreme conditions and over 20 years of international business experience, she provides practical frameworks for leading under pressure, building resilient organizations, and transforming crises into opportunities. Maryna is the author of book "Unbreakable", a playbook on crisis leadership that blends lived experience with global best practices from leading consultancies.

Speaking Topics:
Leading Through War: Lessons of a Wartime CEO
The Future Belongs to the Resilient: Building Crisis-Proof Organizations
Global Crisis Trends and Their Business Implications
Resilience Frameworks: From Preparedness to Recovery
Women in Crisis Leadership
Building Business Resilience in the time of Permacrisis
Use Crisis as opportunity
Building sustainability via building Resilient business&communities

Value for Audience
Maryna delivers not theory, but lived strategies tested in the harshest environments—war, pandemics, supply chain collapse, and economic disruption. She inspires leaders to act decisively, communicate with integrity, and embed resilience into strategy and culture. Her sessions combine compelling storytelling, data-driven insights, and actionable tools for executives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.

Maryna Peikova is a Wartime CEO who led one of Ukraine’s largest retail chains through the chaos of full-scale war, ensuring business survival and protecting thousands of employees and customers under fire. Today, she serves as President of the Globa... Show more

Founder of several companies, including an EU-acclaimed startup focused on ecology and AI topics. 15 years of experience in managing technology teams, a software architect with dozens of certifications. Enthusiast of crypto and new technologies.

Founder of several companies, including an EU-acclaimed startup focused on ecology and AI topics. 15 years of experience in managing technology teams, a software architect with dozens of certifications. Enthusiast of crypto and new technologies. Show more

Nithya Subramaniam is a senior product designer and systems thinker with a unique background that bridges architecture, AI, and user experience design. With experience leading intelligent workflow and automation design at companies like Klarity AI and TrustCloud, she has helped scale documentation tech and compliance platforms by making complex processes feel intuitive and human-centred.

Her design philosophy centres on building for “invisible impact”—where automation blends into user intent rather than overwhelming it. Nithya’s work spans AI-driven UX, workflow optimisation, and cross-functional design strategy, making her a strong advocate for intentional, ethical, and scalable design. She’s also the voice behind the Triple Take newsletter, where she explores intersections of design, technology, and culture with wit and clarity.

Nithya Subramaniam is a senior product designer and systems thinker with a unique background that bridges architecture, AI, and user experience design. With experience leading intelligent workflow and automation design at companies like Klarity AI an... Show more

is a dx engineer at Runpod building agents, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest / CodePenDay Germany, a mentor, an international speaker, a generative artist, a vj for dnb parties & a series-founder

the most important part of his life are his two daughters (7, 8) <3

is a dx engineer at Runpod building agents, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest / CodePenDay Germany, a mentor, an international speaker, a generative artist, a vj for dnb parties & a series-founder the most important part of his life are his two d... Show more

Coach agile chez Orange Business, animateur de la Fresque du Climat, je mobilise les équipes de la tech avec des méthodes collaboratives et engageantes.

Coach agile chez Orange Business, animateur de la Fresque du Climat, je mobilise les équipes de la tech avec des méthodes collaboratives et engageantes. Show more

Ingegnere gestionale, nell'esperienza lavorativa con Ance Verona mi sono specializzato nella consulenza in materia di appalti pubblici, ambiente e sostenibilità, sviluppo progetti organizzativi, formativi, societari per le imprese di costruzioni.

Ingegnere gestionale, nell'esperienza lavorativa con Ance Verona mi sono specializzato nella consulenza in materia di appalti pubblici, ambiente e sostenibilità, sviluppo progetti organizzativi, formativi, societari per le imprese di costruzioni. Show more

🔎 RECHERCHE CONTRAT PROFESSIONNALISATION | 09.25 > 09.27
🛑 STATUT PRIORITAIRE
🧪 Avec 20 ans d’expérience en gestion de projets digitaux (PO/chef de projet), j’ai choisi de renforcer mes compétences en développement via le bootcamp fullstack La Capsule (Nice, 2025), consolidant ainsi ma capacité à allier expertise technique et stratégie produit.
🧑‍🎓Admissible au double MSc IoT et IA à Epitech, je souhaite raccorder ce nouveau cycle à mes travaux antérieurs, notamment ma thèse professionnelle sur les objets connectés (SKEMA, 2017).
➡️ Avec 7 ans d'expérience en tant que Product Owner chez Izicap, je me suis concentré sur le déploiement d'applications embarquées sur terminaux de paiement électronique et l'amélioration continue de l'expérience utilisateur.

🧑‍💻👩‍💻Mon rôle m'a améné à collaborer avec des équipes transversales en mode Agile, définir les besoins des clients et partenaires, et gérer les roadmaps produits en utilisant des méthodologies Scrum et Kanban.

💳 Passionné par l'innovation et l'optimisation, je me suis efforcé d'offrir des solutions technologiques adaptées aux besoins du marché tout en renforçant les relations avec les constructeurs de terminaux.

🔎 RECHERCHE CONTRAT PROFESSIONNALISATION | 09.25 > 09.27 🛑 STATUT PRIORITAIRE 🧪 Avec 20 ans d’expérience en gestion de projets digitaux (PO/chef de projet), j’ai choisi de renforcer mes compétences en développement via le bootcamp fullstack La ... Show more

Open to advisory roles, consulting projects - tech/non tech, and speaking engagements

🔹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 | 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 | 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 | 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿
Helping global startups & enterprises unlock opportunities in 𝗗𝗲𝗙𝗶, 𝗡𝗙𝗧𝘀, 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 & 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱.

With over 25 years of experience in tech, I now work at the intersection of 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. I advise founders, investors, and leadership teams on how to implement Web3 strategies, choose the right blockchain frameworks, and transition from Web2 to Web3.

💼 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼:
• Guide early-stage & non-tech founders in launching successful Web3 projects
• Web3 strategy & advisory for corporates exploring NFTs, Metaverse & DeFi
• Conduct workshops for CXOs & top management on blockchain adoption
• Mentor CTOs on architecture, tools & rapid development paths
• Offer hands-on product development, marketing & tech team support

🎙️ 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 – 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁
Interviewing global Web3 leaders. DM to get featured.
🎧 Listen here: [Spotify](https://spotify.link/OdqGJWCa8Ab)

🛠️ 𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼:
• Lead a growing Discord/Telegram/WhatsApp community around Web3, Startups & AI
• Run Web3 learning programs via [Ashoka Metaverse University](https://learn.ashokametaverseuniversity.com/courses)
• Mentor developers, interns, and professionals on blockchain careers
• Help companies find top dev talent for Web3/AI roles

📬 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁, 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Open to advisory roles, consulting projects - tech/non tech, and speaking engagements 🔹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 | 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 | 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 | 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 Helping global s... Show more

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

Christophe is UCLA's Sustainability Analyst, contributing to efforts to coordinate and educate fellow Bruins on university sustainability policies and practices. He also writes the UCLA Sustainability newsletter, leads the reporting process for UCLA's Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) submission, serves as Co-Chair of the UC-wide General Sustainability Performance Assessment/STARS Working Group, and co-manages the UCLA Green Events Certification program. Christophe holds a Master’s of Public Policy from the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and B.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley. Outside of work, he's an avid follower of sports and politics and supporter of the arts and sustainable transportation!

Christophe is UCLA's Sustainability Analyst, contributing to efforts to coordinate and educate fellow Bruins on university sustainability policies and practices. He also writes the UCLA Sustainability newsletter, leads the reporting process for UCLA'... Show more

A long-time leader in the higher education sustainability community, Julian was one of AASHE’s co-founders and served as Associate Director from 2004 until 2009, when he left to pursue graduate studies. He rejoined AASHE in 2015 as the Director of Programs. In his work with AASHE, Julian played leadership roles in creating the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) as well as the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. Outside of AASHE, Julian served for two years as the Chief Sustainability Officer of Alfred State College and spent another year as Senior Program Manager with GreenerU. Julian has an MBA and an MS in Natural Resources and the Environment from the University of Michigan and a BA in Environmental Studies from Lewis & Clark College.

A long-time leader in the higher education sustainability community, Julian was one of AASHE’s co-founders and served as Associate Director from 2004 until 2009, when he left to pursue graduate studies. He rejoined AASHE in 2015 as the Director of Pr... Show more

Joe brings over 15+ years experience in driving digital transformation across large organizations. He believes organizations can be successful with transformation when they focus on business change, end user experience, actionable insights, and change management. Joe believes strategy is complete when it is executed and measureable against the business case supporting it.

Joe brings over 15+ years experience in driving digital transformation across large organizations. He believes organizations can be successful with transformation when they focus on business change, end user experience, actionable insights, and chang... Show more

Dave Masselink is a Software Engineer and Founder with experience in clean tech, fintech and cloud. At SolarCity/Tesla, he worked on the grid systems team managing fleets of connected inverters and controllable loads. At Intuit, he built dev tools for secure and scalable K8s deployments. At GoogleX's Tapestry, he developed tools to accelerate grid planning and renewable energy deployment. His background combines sustainability expertise with deep infrastructure experience.

Dave Masselink is a Software Engineer and Founder with experience in clean tech, fintech and cloud. At SolarCity/Tesla, he worked on the grid systems team managing fleets of connected inverters and controllable loads. At Intuit, he built dev tools fo... Show more

Ning has a PhD in Sustainable Earth Systems Science. His research spans applications such as climate systems, Earth systems, scientific data analysis, workforce intelligence, and public decision-making. A central theme of my work is the design of Multiple External Representations (MERs) to help people better understand complex information and make more informed decisions.

Ning has a PhD in Sustainable Earth Systems Science. His research spans applications such as climate systems, Earth systems, scientific data analysis, workforce intelligence, and public decision-making. A central theme of my work is the design of Mul... Show more

I'm a software engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder on a mission to leave the world a little better than I found it. With a couple of decades of experience building software and teams, I’m currently the CTO at Aknostic and a Tech Lead in the CNCF Green Reviews working group.

In the early days, I co-authored several O’Reilly books on AWS and built an IoT platform for agricultural growers. Now, my focus is on figuring out how we can leverage technology to make the world more sustainable.

Originally from Argentina, love brought me to the Netherlands, where I live with my family—two kids, two cats, and my partner in both life and business.

I'm a software engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder on a mission to leave the world a little better than I found it. With a couple of decades of experience building software and teams, I’m currently the CTO at Aknostic and a Tech Lead in the CNCF G... Show more

Laura has over 12 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on water. She holds dual credentials as a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Learning & Development Specialist, and currently serves as Organizational Development Lead at Grayling Engineers. She founded Oxsen Learning to address the skill gaps she observed firsthand in engineering firms, particularly around CAD proficiency and project communication.

Laura has over 12 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on water. She holds dual credentials as a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Learning & Development Specialist, and currently serves as Organizational Development Lead ... Show more

Rohit Nimmala is a Senior Data Engineer at Bank of America specializing in machine learning and big data technologies. He holds an MS in Information Technology from University of Cincinnati and has published 24 peer-reviewed papers on ML applications in climate risk analytics and financial systems. He serves on editorial boards of several international journals and has received multiple honors. A sought-after speaker at international conferences, he actively contributes to the developer community with a 1560+ Stack Overflow reputation.

Rohit Nimmala is a Senior Data Engineer at Bank of America specializing in machine learning and big data technologies. He holds an MS in Information Technology from University of Cincinnati and has published 24 peer-reviewed papers on ML applications... Show more

With over 14 years of global experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, emerging technology, and financial services, Neha is a recognized industry leader shaping the future of secure digital infrastructure. As Vice President of Cybersecurity Products at J.P. Morgan Chase, she leads the development of next-generation data protection solutions using cryptographic controls that secure the foundation of modern financial technology at scale and with impact.

Neha’s career spans strategic and technical leadership roles across Fortune 500 firms and global consultancies, including Deloitte, EY, Accenture, NVIDIA, Flagstar Bank, and Bank of America. Her work has taken her across North America, Europe, and Asia, giving her a uniquely global perspective on regulatory landscapes, threat intelligence, and enterprise-scale security architecture.

At the core of her leadership is a commitment to innovation, especially in advancing privacy-enhancing technologies, data protection, and zero-trust frameworks. Neha bridges deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, enabling organizations to not only defend against today's threats but also prepare for the next wave of disruption.

Beyond the enterprise, Neha is an active advisor to early-stage startups and venture firms, where she helps founders navigate the complex intersection of cybersecurity, compliance, and product-market fit. Neha also contributes to industry working groups focused on standards development and ethical tech adoption. From securing today’s digital economy to enabling the next generation of secure platforms, Neha brings a visionary yet grounded approach to cybersecurity, one that’s deeply technical, future-focused, and driven by purpose.

With over 14 years of global experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, emerging technology, and financial services, Neha is a recognized industry leader shaping the future of secure digital infrastructure. As Vice President of Cybersecurity Pr... Show more

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Invention and by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies. Previously, Quinn served in the Obama White House and earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, where she won the New Venture Competition.

She coaches a referral-only roster of founders - backed by firms like YC, Khosla, Collaborative Fund, Techstars, and Lowercarbon - and runs a collaborative Fundraising Sprint for early-stage founders. Her approach blends tactical business support and startup expertise with deep inner work. Quinn has spoken at SXSW, Harvard, Forbes, Bain Capital Ventures, Chief, CBS’ Innovation Nation, and more.

Quinn Fitzgerald is a founder coach and mission-driven entrepreneur who helps early-stage founders lead with clarity, resilience, and intention. She founded and sold Flare, a VC-backed women’s safety tech company recognized by Time as a Best Inventio... Show more

I am an Assistant Principal and Head of Phase 1 in Abu Dhabi with over 15 years of experience in education and school leadership. My work focuses on teacher development, school improvement, sustainability, and innovative teaching practices. As a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, SDG Ambassador, and Climate Action Project Facilitator, I am passionate about empowering educators and creating meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future.

I am an Assistant Principal and Head of Phase 1 in Abu Dhabi with over 15 years of experience in education and school leadership. My work focuses on teacher development, school improvement, sustainability, and innovative teaching practices. As a Micr... Show more

Mehrdad Afshar Majd is an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, finance, and emerging technologies.

He is the founder of AutoInvest, an AI-driven fintech platform focused on algorithmic trading and intelligent investment solutions. With years of experience in cryptocurrency markets, quantitative trading, and financial technology, he explores how innovation can reshape the future of investing.

Mehrdad holds a Master’s degree from Politecnico di Torino, where his research focused on blockchain, smart contracts, NFTs, and urban innovation. His work combines academic research with practical entrepreneurship, bridging technology, economics, and real-world applications.

Mehrdad Afshar Majd is an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, finance, and emerging technologies. He is the founder of AutoInvest, an AI-driven fintech platform focused on ... Show more

Moyosoreoluwa Adeyemi (Yo) is a dynamic digital leader, marketing specialist, and sustainability advocate dedicated to driving economic growth and climate action across Africa. She is the founder of Brandwithyo LTD, a registered digital agency specializing in personal branding, search optimization, and content marketing strategy. Blending a unique technical background as a certified automotive diagnostics technician with a BSc in Business Studies, Moyosoreoluwa champions cross-border digital literacy and youth empowerment.
​A passionate advocate for urban resilience, she serves as a United Nations Volunteer for the Knowledge and Creative Youth Team at the Innovate4Cities Conference and an Expert Reviewer for the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. Additionally, she supports global diversity as an Ambassador and Social Media Advocate for the WomenTech Network.

Moyosoreoluwa Adeyemi (Yo) is a dynamic digital leader, marketing specialist, and sustainability advocate dedicated to driving economic growth and climate action across Africa. She is the founder of Brandwithyo LTD, a registered digital agency specia... Show more

Hena Ahmed is the founder of Agile Education, a platform specializing in ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), values-integrated pedagogy, and innovative learning design. She is also a lecturer in Educational Foundations and is pursuing a PhD in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction. Her work centers on developing gamified ESD micro-projects and practical educational toolkits that connect sustainability, ethics, and community engagement in school settings. Through her research and practice, she supports educators in creating learner-centered, values-driven, and future-focused learning environments.

Hena Ahmed is the founder of Agile Education, a platform specializing in ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), values-integrated pedagogy, and innovative learning design. She is also a lecturer in Educational Foundations and is pursuing a PhD ... Show more

Dorina Döring is Founding Operator at superglue, whose AI agents connect, migrate and implement enterprise systems. She focuses on how a small team can run almost entirely on AI, across product, operations and sales, and speaks about this and other technologies.

Dorina Döring is Founding Operator at superglue, whose AI agents connect, migrate and implement enterprise systems. She focuses on how a small team can run almost entirely on AI, across product, operations and sales, and speaks about this and other t... Show more

John M. Willis is a systems architect, cybersecurity practitioner, inventor, and technology entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, healthcare, defense, and federal systems. He has supported major U.S. government initiatives, including programs within the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Transportation Security Administration, and U.S. Secret Service, with a focus on Zero Trust architecture, identity systems, privileged access management, governance, and security engineering.

A graduate of the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (CMU/SEI) CISO Executive Program, Mr. Willis has also completed NSA Information Security Assessment Methodology (IAM) and Information Security Evaluation Methodology (IEM) training, CISA High Value Asset (HVA) Technical Lead assessment training, and MIT Professional Education's Applied Data Science Program. He is the founder of Sustainable Future Tech Inc., where his research focuses on Secure-by-Design AI, software and system governance, governance assurance, autonomous systems, and deterministic governance architectures. He is the lead author of the AI Governance Control Plane (AGCP) specification, a requirements-based runtime governance framework designed to provide verifiable oversight and control of autonomous and agentic systems.

Mr. Willis holds an MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Sussex and is the author of technical publications and inventor on multiple patent filings spanning cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and systems architecture.

John M. Willis is a systems architect, cybersecurity practitioner, inventor, and technology entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, healthcare, d... Show more

Nico Rikken has a track record in maximizing the potential of Free and Open Source Software in the energy sector and in the Netherlands. As Open Source Ambassador at grid operator Alliander he helps make open source project participation successful and ensure control over the company software supply chain. As Country Coordinator for the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) he has successfully influenced policy to ensure the rights of open source software users and developers.

Nico Rikken has a track record in maximizing the potential of Free and Open Source Software in the energy sector and in the Netherlands. As Open Source Ambassador at grid operator Alliander he helps make open source project participation successful a... Show more