Sainan Zhang is a Programme Specialist on Megatrends in the Programme Division at UNFPA Headquarters. Her work focuses on exploring the linkages between population dynamics, megatrends, and broader sustainable development issues. She has worked on projects including geospatial analysis for climate change and population vulnerability mapping, degree of urbanization, demographic dividend, small area estimation, and mapping access to family planning and sexual and reproductive health services. She also supports countries in building national capacity for census data analysis.

Her technical expertise includes geospatial analysis, statistics, demographic analysis, and data visualization. Previously, she worked with the Chinese central government and international organizations on UN- and EC-funded sustainable development projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Sustainability and an M.Sc. in Urban Environmental Management.

Sainan Zhang is a Programme Specialist on Megatrends in the Programme Division at UNFPA Headquarters. Her work focuses on exploring the linkages between population dynamics, megatrends, and broader sustainable development issues. She has worked on pr... Show more

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years, worked in the Education Department at Cottbus Zoo. Since 2023, drone pilot and member of the EXPAND+ER project at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Currently project coordinator at IQ@BB.

Studied Forensic Science and Engineering as well as Land Use and Water Management at BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg. Later taught methods of forensic biological analysis, 3D printing, drones, LoRa, sensor technology, and open-source tools. For several years... Show more

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning over a decade, she has consistently elevated business users by transforming raw information into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions.

She currently serves as a Sales Analyst at the National Lottery Authority (Ghana), where she leverages advanced data analytics to optimize performance and uncover growth opportunities. Alongside this, Rebecca contributes to the Dynamics User Group (DUG) Ghana Leadership, guiding professionals in harnessing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to embed governance, foresight, and evidence-led leadership into African business realities.
Her diverse experience includes roles as a Data Analyst at FredExcel, where she honed her skills in calculations, reporting, and trend interpretation, and as an Administrator at Christ Embassy International (Believers’ LoveWorld), where she managed operations with discipline and precision for over 11 years. She has also worked as a Contract Data Analyst at Rock Africa Ghana, applying her analytical acumen to short-term strategic projects.
Rebecca’s professional journey reflects her passion for Power BI, data science, and the transformative power of Microsoft technologies. Her leadership within DUG Ghana and her hands-on experience across industries position her as a trusted voice in the analytics community—bridging technical expertise with strategic foresight.

Rebecca Boakyewaa Anderson is an data analyst and business intelligence professional, recognized for her expertise in data sorting and analysis, trend identification, and unlocking the full potential of organizational data. With a career spanning ove... Show more

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bringing the same commercial sharpness to KISS's own positioning as she does to client work.
She writes Just a little Kiss, a Substack covering brand strategy and consumer culture for brand managers, founders and marketers, with bylines in Design Week. She is also the founder of Pencil It In, a creative community and events platform championing Northern creative talent across Leeds and Manchester.

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bri... Show more

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success Show more

Régis Le Drézen is a recognized expert in smart grids and energy transition. With over 20 years of experience at EDF, RTE and Enedis, he has led major innovation and infrastructure programs, including Smart Grid Vendée and e-mobility initiatives. Former Managing Director of Think Smartgrids, he now contributes to accelerating digitalization and industrial transformation of energy systems.

Régis Le Drézen is a recognized expert in smart grids and energy transition. With over 20 years of experience at EDF, RTE and Enedis, he has led major innovation and infrastructure programs, including Smart Grid Vendée and e-mobility initiatives. For... Show more

Raúl leads GenAI teams at E.ON, one of Europe's largest utilities, and serves as an energy ambassador at the European Commission, advocating for Europe's AI competitiveness through clean-powered compute growth. Most AI practitioners build on top of energy infrastructure. Raúl contributes to building it by modeling grid connections, preparing utilities for the coming data center wave. His conviction: the next constraint on AI is not the models. It is the power grid.

Raúl leads GenAI teams at E.ON, one of Europe's largest utilities, and serves as an energy ambassador at the European Commission, advocating for Europe's AI competitiveness through clean-powered compute growth. Most AI practitioners build on top of e... Show more

Estudiante de Ciencia de Datos e IA en ESPOL, apasionado por la intersección entre los datos, la nube y la IA Generativa, comprometido con el aprendizaje continuo y el fortalecimiento del ecosistema tecnológico en Ecuador.

Estudiante de Ciencia de Datos e IA en ESPOL, apasionado por la intersección entre los datos, la nube y la IA Generativa, comprometido con el aprendizaje continuo y el fortalecimiento del ecosistema tecnológico en Ecuador. Show more

A Lead Cloud & DevOps Consultant specializing in the end-to-end modernization of complex infrastructures. I guide organizations through the full lifecycle of transformation—from high-level strategy to production-ready AWS environments. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between legacy systems and modern cloud architectures, while simultaneously building the DevOps teams and cultures necessary for long-term scalability. I combine a deep technical stack (Terraform, CI/CD, Security) with Agile leadership to ensure every migration is as seamless as it is secure.

A Lead Cloud & DevOps Consultant specializing in the end-to-end modernization of complex infrastructures. I guide organizations through the full lifecycle of transformation—from high-level strategy to production-ready AWS environments. My expertise l... Show more

Anneasa Manna is a product design student working at the intersection of speculative design and real world impact. Her work focuses on building systems that respond to extreme constraints, often addressing underserved communities and overlooked problems.

She has led the design and development of projects ranging from ultra low cost multifunctional footwear aimed at improving mobility and safety for marginalized users, to experimental concepts like adaptive tactical systems and Water extraction and air purification devices. Her approach blends material research, structural design, and systems thinking with a strong focus on sustainability and human need.

Anneasa’s work is driven by a belief that design is not just about making things better, but about deciding what deserves to exist in the first place.

Anneasa Manna is a product design student working at the intersection of speculative design and real world impact. Her work focuses on building systems that respond to extreme constraints, often addressing underserved communities and overlooked probl... Show more

Jean Seely is a project manager at Kwik Trip, where she leads AI adoption and runs hands-on Copilot training for teams at every skill level. Before Kwik Trip, she spent years at Microsoft as a PM leading GDPR compliance for Windows and Internet Explorer ahead of the 2018 enforcement deadline.

She holds a Master's in Project Management from UW-Platteville, a BS in Applied Mathematics, and certifications including PMP and CIPM.

Outside of work, Jean and her husband Scott run a zero-emissions home in rural Wisconsin — 28.8 kW solar, geothermal heat pump, two EVs — putting them in the top 0.1% of US households by that combination in a cold climate. She talks about sustainability the same way she talks about projects: with the actual numbers, the real failure modes, and the ROI case that makes skeptics quiet.

She writes about practical sustainability and AI at jeanius.cc.

Jean Seely is a project manager at Kwik Trip, where she leads AI adoption and runs hands-on Copilot training for teams at every skill level. Before Kwik Trip, she spent years at Microsoft as a PM leading GDPR compliance for Windows and Internet Explo... Show more

I am Kshitij raj sharma from Nepal , An OSM enthusiastic , Open Source Spatial Developer , Geomatics Engineer. I love maps and love contributing & making tools that benefits humankind

I am Kshitij raj sharma from Nepal , An OSM enthusiastic , Open Source Spatial Developer , Geomatics Engineer. I love maps and love contributing & making tools that benefits humankind Show more

The future is Carina Stöttner’s daily work as a sociologist, entrepreneur, and speaker. A strong curiosity and a view of the bigger picture have shaped her life from an early age. After studying communication science and sociology, she devoted herself early on to interdisciplinary questions about the future. Years before the launch of ChatGPT, she conducted interviews with chatbots for her master’s thesis, exploring how artificial intelligence could transform communication and society.

At 27, she founded a futures think tank, where she developed future scenarios together with her team. At 31, she launched her second company: Futurewise Company, a strategic futures advisory. Today, she advises boards, managing directors, and decision-makers on identifying new global growth fields, making more informed long-term decisions, and creating a shared vision of the future for companies, organizations, and regions.

Her research focuses range from the future of industry and artificial intelligence to emerging customer needs. She has published two books – "Climate Neutral" and "The Future of AI in Talent Management" – as well as several widely recognized futures studies. As a sought-after speaker, she regularly appears on stage at corporate events, international industry gatherings, and business summits.

Originally from Bavaria, she now lives between her chosen homes of Stuttgart and Florence, while working with clients around the world.

The future is Carina Stöttner’s daily work as a sociologist, entrepreneur, and speaker. A strong curiosity and a view of the bigger picture have shaped her life from an early age. After studying communication science and sociology, she devoted hersel... Show more

Over the last 15 years in the impact venture space, Onyx has founded and led accelerators capacitating hundreds of pre-seed founders across the US and emerging markets like India, Africa, LatAm to raise millions — and to impact millions of lives and shift industries.

She has been featured in 100+ publications and talks worldwide, including CNBC, VICE, TEDx, Harvard Business Review, and USA Today, and she starred on one season of a reality show about social entrepreneurs, reaching 10 million viewers.

Onyx founded the New Earth Fund after seeing cracks in the venture capital system, along with her deep-seated belief that systems change ventures grounded by Bitcoin will drive a radical planetary shift toward regeneration and decentralization.

Over the last 15 years in the impact venture space, Onyx has founded and led accelerators capacitating hundreds of pre-seed founders across the US and emerging markets like India, Africa, LatAm to raise millions — and to impact millions of lives and ... Show more

Virgilio Sanz is a Senior Solutions Architect at Redis and a Board Advisor at Transparent Edge Services. With over 20 years of experience in high-impact technology environments, his career spans from a background in Quantum Chemistry to an Executive MBA from IE Business School.A seasoned technical leader, Virgilio has served as CTO at Mediaset España and NueveCuatroUno, where he architected cloud-native infrastructures for platforms reaching millions of unique users consumin millions of video hours.

He has been consistently recognized for professional excellence and outstanding performance at Redis, Proofpoint, and Akamai, specializing in Cybersecurity, Edge Computing, and Cloud Data Architectures.

Currently focused on the intersection of Real-time Data and AI, Virgilio excels at building LLM Agents and RAG systems. In this workshop, he will demonstrate how to leverage Java and Redis to create sophisticated AI agents with persistent memory and high-performance vector search.

Virgilio Sanz is a Senior Solutions Architect at Redis and a Board Advisor at Transparent Edge Services. With over 20 years of experience in high-impact technology environments, his career spans from a background in Quantum Chemistry to an Executive ... Show more

Zahra Al-Saloom (she/hers) is a Program Manager under the Colorado Energy Office’s Transportation team. She co-manages the Charge Ahead Colorado program; this program provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging. Under this program, Zahra leads multifamily housing EV charging efforts, including developing and implementing Colorado’s first EV charging portfolio application for MFH. Her work aims to reduce barriers for multifamily properties, including income-qualified housing, to ensure that MFH residents are charging where they live. Zahra obtained her Masters of Arts in Political Science, specializing in Environmental Policy and Comparative Politics, at Colorado State University (Go Rams!).

Zahra Al-Saloom (she/hers) is a Program Manager under the Colorado Energy Office’s Transportation team. She co-manages the Charge Ahead Colorado program; this program provides grant funding for community-based Level 2 and DC fast charging. Under this... Show more

Angelos is a strategic designer building systems and conditions that drive meaningful impact, encourage radical collaboration, and promote intentional change. He is using design to create more equitable conditions for the planet and its people. Currently, leading the design efforts at a CRACI, as well as his own practice as a solo entrepreneur and activist at Mesa.

For the past 18 years, he has been working with product/service companies and startups, both in early and high-growth stages. His expertise has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Fennia Prize 22 for Service Renewal with the Posti design team for the OmaPosti app, and recognition for branding and packaging design work with Divine premium EVOO for the Greek brand Nature Blessed.

As a thought leader in the design industry, Angelos has delivered numerous talks and keynotes at international conferences and local meetups. He also spearheaded and managed the State of DesignOps global report for two years, contributing valuable insights to the design operations community.

His commitment to advancing the design field extends to co-authoring and publishing the Ornamo Responsible Design Manifesto with members from the Ornamo Responsibility Circle volunteer group.

Angelos has been instrumental in building design communities through event organization, serving as the co-founder at Joint Frontiers and an alumnus organizer of several significant design events including Joint Futures 2019 (a design conference featuring 36 speakers and over 700 international attendees in Helsinki), DSConf 2018 (Finland's first Design System conference), as well as IxDA, UXHel, and Junction Hackathon.

Angelos is a strategic designer building systems and conditions that drive meaningful impact, encourage radical collaboration, and promote intentional change. He is using design to create more equitable conditions for the planet and its people. Curre... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Product Lead at VictoriaMetrics Cloud. In a previous life, he did a PhD for nanothings. Keys, metal and virtual racing.

Product Lead at VictoriaMetrics Cloud. In a previous life, he did a PhD for nanothings. Keys, metal and virtual racing. Show more

Rishabh is a distributed systems developer, leveraging AI to design production grade systems that touches millions of people's lives daily. He is a longtime mentor and educator as well, who has helped over 200 professionals to be better engineer overall and crack multiple offers consistently. Rishabh has organized multiple sessions in Microsoft related to Azure and AI. Rishabh has presented internationally at events including OpenSearch Korea, PyCon US, PyCon Japan, openSUSE Conference, Early Adopter Tech Summit (Florida) and openSUSE Asia Summit (Tokyo, Japan), focusing on GenAI, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies.

Rishabh is a distributed systems developer, leveraging AI to design production grade systems that touches millions of people's lives daily. He is a longtime mentor and educator as well, who has helped over 200 professionals to be better engineer over... Show more

I'm a developer passionate about making large language models work on small budgets. From full-stack apps to containerised AI workloads, I love building things that are clever, efficient, and production-ready—even without enterprise-level resources. Currently exploring how far Kubernetes can stretch when you're resource-conscious but ambition-heavy.

I'm a developer passionate about making large language models work on small budgets. From full-stack apps to containerised AI workloads, I love building things that are clever, efficient, and production-ready—even without enterprise-level resources. ... Show more

Marthe Maryline Ange GNAYORO Épouse BROU is a visionary author and international speaker specializing in AI ethics and human-centered innovation. As the President of the NGO Mission Sentinelle in Côte d’Ivoire, she leads the CortNex Africa initiative to promote responsible technology that respects human dignity. Her book “Artificial Intelligence: Promises, Challenges, and the Quest for Meaning” (published in 8 languages, 2025) is a reference for societal reflection in the digital age. Currently a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at the 2iE Institute, she explores the vital intersection of AI, essential services, and sustainable development for emerging economies."

Marthe Maryline Ange GNAYORO Épouse BROU is a visionary author and international speaker specializing in AI ethics and human-centered innovation. As the President of the NGO Mission Sentinelle in Côte d’Ivoire, she leads the CortNex Africa initiative... Show more

John Paul (JP) is an Associate Professor at George Washington University in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. His research focuses on understanding how consumer preferences, market dynamics, and policy affect the emergence and adoption of low-carbon technologies, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. He also studies the critical relationship between the US and China in developing and mass producing these technologies. He has expertise in discrete choice modeling, conjoint analysis, survey design, exploratory data analysis, interview-based research methods, the R programming language, China, and the global electric vehicle industry. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and has conducted extensive fieldwork in China. John holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) from Virginia Tech.

John Paul (JP) is an Associate Professor at George Washington University in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. His research focuses on understanding how consumer preferences, market dynamics, and policy affect the emerg... Show more

Abubakar Shehu Idris is an entrepreneur and the CEO & Cofounder of Stonetech, a technology and innovation organization supporting initiatives that create meaningful impact across Africa. He has a degree in Computer Science, an MBA in Entrepreneurship, and certifications in cybersecurity, AI, blockchain, and data science among other advanced technology fields.

At Stonetech, Abubakar works with innovators, startups, creatives, institutions, and communities to develop and scale solutions that address social, economic, and environmental challenges. The organization focuses on digital education and skills, empowering the creative economy, accelerating startups and innovation, and promoting the responsible use of technology for social good.

He is passionate about nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and helping ideas move from potential to performance. Through his work, Abubakar supports resilient ecosystems, inclusive opportunities, and sustainable growth across Africa, while championing the adoption of emerging technologies to solve real-world problems.

Abubakar Shehu Idris is an entrepreneur and the CEO & Cofounder of Stonetech, a technology and innovation organization supporting initiatives that create meaningful impact across Africa. He has a degree in Computer Science, an MBA in Entrepreneurship... Show more

Peter conducts research and analysis for the transportation program at ACEEE, with a focus on light-duty fuel efficiency and electric vehicles. Peter works on promoting equitable access to electric vehicles and leads the annual life-cycle emissions analysis of light-duty vehicles for ACEEE’s Greenercars.org. Peter also leads ACEEE’s State Transportation Electrification Scorecard, a biannual assessment of progress by states to promote electrification and reduce emissions from the transportation sector.

Peter holds a master of science in public policy and management from the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor of arts in economics and global environmental change and sustainability from Johns Hopkins University.

Peter conducts research and analysis for the transportation program at ACEEE, with a focus on light-duty fuel efficiency and electric vehicles. Peter works on promoting equitable access to electric vehicles and leads the annual life-cycle emissions a... Show more

Highlighting place and location as memory, audiences explore our interactions with ecosystems revealing that what appears completely factual is often, not factually complete. Recognized as a leading voice in thinking beyond words to illuminate climate science and the human impact on our planetary boundaries, Bonny describes storytelling as where perception and truth create friction. Her expertise transforms raw data into compelling narratives that drive impactful decision-making.

Highlighting place and location as memory, audiences explore our interactions with ecosystems revealing that what appears completely factual is often, not factually complete. Recognized as a leading voice in thinking beyond words to illuminate climat... Show more

Caesar Keluro is a global technology and investment executive recognized for his leadership at the intersection of digital transformation, venture capital, and emerging market innovation. Since 2023, he has been an active venture leader at GITEX Global and Expand North Star in Dubai, engaging global founders, investors, and policymakers while driving strategic technology–investment dialogues across frontier markets. He is also the author of an influential book on digitalization, where he examines how technology reshapes industries, unlocks economic growth, and accelerates human development.

Caesar Keluro is a global technology and investment executive recognized for his leadership at the intersection of digital transformation, venture capital, and emerging market innovation. Since 2023, he has been an active venture leader at GITEX Glob... Show more

Geospatial expert, data scientist - PhD student.

Geospatial expert, data scientist - PhD student. Show more

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media.

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media. Show more