Leena Joshi is an award-winning social entrepreneur, climate advocate and author. She is the founder and executive director of Climate Conservancy, an international nonprofit, with 9000 volunteers in 60+ countries. She has sat on boards and advisory councils for multifarious companies. She's the CEO and Chair of the Board at EcoVita.

Leena's work has been featured by international media outlets and organizations such as World Bank Group, United Nations, Climate Reality Project, Her Campus Media, Feminist, U.S. Department of State and Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.

As a Youth Stocktake Researcher, Leena co-authored the UNFCCC Youth Stocktake Report, a pivotal document that is reshaping youth engagement in global climate governance. She currently serves as a Research Advisor to Imperial College London, where her work on climate anxiety and ecological grief is trailblazing new global conversations around the emotional and psychological costs of climate breakdown.

Leena is a prolific public speaker and has spoken at universities across the world including Harvard, Oxford, Sciences Po and Cambridge. She's a TEDx Speaker and has also spoken at high-level global conferences. She has authored books including 'The Climate Awakening' and 'Ethereal'.

She is a conservation photographer, environmental artist, and climate poet, intersecting art and climate justice through climate artivism for our blue planet.

Leena Joshi is an award-winning social entrepreneur, climate advocate and author. She is the founder and executive director of Climate Conservancy, an international nonprofit, with 9000 volunteers in 60+ countries. She has sat on boards and advisory ... Show more

Daniel Theobald is a visionary leader in robotics, AI, and automation, with decades of experience at the forefront of innovation. With 67 issued patents and over 30 patents pending, Daniel has made significant contributions to shaping the future of intelligent technology.

Daniel achieved a perfect academic record at MIT and was chosen by the faculty as "the student who has achieved the highest academic standing and has exceptional potential for impact on technology and society." He was awarded the prestigious Henry Ford II Scholar award, and was chosen as both an NSF and Hertz Foundation Fellow. Daniel founded Vecna.com in 1998, pioneering advancements in robotics and healthcare access. He later co-founded MassRobotics.org, a non-profit organization driving the global robotics industry, and in 2018, founded VecnaRobotics.com, a global leader in autonomous forklift technology.

Daniel’s work extends beyond healthcare and industrial robotics into sustainable agriculture through TwistedFields.com, a research farm in beautiful San Gregorio, CA which provides free consulting and test space to startups in the agtech space. In 2024 he seed funded Rotate8.com, an amazing farm robotics company that is building multi-purpose solar-powered farming robots that farmers can actually afford.

Daniel does significant pro-bono work. He helps a number of VC firms with technical due diligence, and mentors numerous founders and startups. He provides free consulting to organizations trying to automate. He helps them differentiate robust, scalable solutions from hype, believing that automation project success benefits the industry as a whole. For larger projects, Daniel and his team at Mekable.com provide expert consulting, simulation and automation product/process development to help organizations large and small navigate their automation journey with confidence.

Daniel is a leader on the integration of AI, Robotics, and IoT into society, inspiring audiences to explore the transformative potential of technology to create a sustainable, equitable future.

Daniel Theobald is a visionary leader in robotics, AI, and automation, with decades of experience at the forefront of innovation. With 67 issued patents and over 30 patents pending, Daniel has made significant contributions to shaping the future of i... Show more

Aakash is a US patent holder, multiple hackathon winner, pulished author and an open source advocate. He has completed his engineering from Savitribai University and a PGP from IIM Indore. He is passionate about building products for the next billion users and creating a positive social change through technology.

Aakash is a US patent holder, multiple hackathon winner, pulished author and an open source advocate. He has completed his engineering from Savitribai University and a PGP from IIM Indore. He is passionate about building products for the next billio... Show more

Francine Carron is a sustainability economist, ESG specialist and founder of Carron ESG Group, working across Europe, Asia and Africa.

She has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability, ESG strategy, decarbonisation, carbon management and responsible business, with a strong focus on aviation, infrastructure, heavy industry and international market access.

Francine leads ESG Consultancy NV in Europe and Haikou ESG Sustainable Consulting Co., Ltd. in China. Through these businesses, she supports organisations navigating the growing connection between sustainability, investment, procurement, regulation and access to international markets.

Her aviation experience includes work with air navigation service providers, airports, air cargo organisations and international aviation institutions. She has contributed to aviation sustainability programmes involving skeyes, ANA Luxembourg, TIACA, ACI World and EUROCONTROL/EASA, with particular expertise in Green ATM, aviation decarbonisation, ESG frameworks and sustainability implementation.

Francine also works increasingly with African organisations and industries on the commercial side of ESG: how stronger sustainability performance can improve investor confidence, strengthen international partnerships, support access to global buyers and reduce barriers to trade.

Her perspective is shaped by experience in both developed and emerging markets. She has worked in Africa, advises organisations operating between Europe and China, and regularly speaks on how sustainability is becoming a global business language rather than simply a compliance requirement.

At the OpenGov Africa Summit, Francine brings a practical international perspective on the future of African aviation and infrastructure: how ESG, operational efficiency, carbon reduction and better sustainability data can support stronger, more competitive and investment-ready systems across the continent.
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Francine Carron is a sustainability economist, ESG specialist and founder of Carron ESG Group, working across Europe, Asia and Africa. She has more than 20 years of experience in sustainability, ESG strategy, decarbonisation, carbon management and... Show more

I’m a civil design engineer specializing in water infrastructure, sustainable engineering, and lifecycle cost analysis. At AECOM-DBS JV (DWM-PMO), I support the Chicago Department of Water Management through engineering design reviews, facility protection assessments, and water distribution system adjustments that strengthen long-term resilience. With a Master’s in Civil Engineering and certifications including PE, ENV SP, and OSHA-30, I’ve reviewed hundreds of plans to ensure compliance and high-quality design. Outside engineering, I’m an active musician and composer, blending classical, Bangla, and modern styles, and I enjoy writing, performing, and exploring creative outlets that balance my analytical work.

I’m a civil design engineer specializing in water infrastructure, sustainable engineering, and lifecycle cost analysis. At AECOM-DBS JV (DWM-PMO), I support the Chicago Department of Water Management through engineering design reviews, facility prote... Show more

Dr. Tiemo Arndt is a senior executive in the paper, packaging, and fiber-based materials industry with more than two decades of experience spanning research, innovation management, technology transfer, and industrial leadership. His career combines a strong scientific foundation with extensive operational and strategic expertise, making him a recognized leader in the development of sustainable packaging and circular economy solutions. Dr. Tiemo Arndt studied Forestry Science and Wood Technology and later earned a doctorate in Process Engineering at Technische Universität Dresden.

Since 2026, Dr. Tiemo Arndt has been Managing Director of Packwell Schwepnitz GmbH & Co. KG, a company of the Palm Group. The Palm Group is one of Europe’s leading companies in corrugated packaging, paper production, and circular economy solutions, operating an integrated business model that combines paper recycling, paper manufacturing, and packaging production. In this role, Arndt is responsible for guiding the company’s strategic and operational development while supporting the group’s commitment to sustainable growth, resource efficiency, and innovation.

Before moving into executive management, Dr. Tiemo Arndt held a variety of leadership positions at Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS), one of Europe’s leading research and service organizations for the paper industry. In his most recent role at PTS as Head of Research & Transfer, he led interdisciplinary teams and collaborated closely with industry partners to develop practical solutions addressing efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation across the paper value chain.

From 2023 to 2025, Arndt served as Managing Director of Reflex GmbH & Co. KG, where he was responsible for the strategic development and modernization of the company’s paper manufacturing operations. During this period, he focused on strengthening competitiveness through innovation, operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, and the development of specialty paper solutions tailored to evolving market demands.

Dr. Tiemo Arndt is a senior executive in the paper, packaging, and fiber-based materials industry with more than two decades of experience spanning research, innovation management, technology transfer, and industrial leadership. His career combines a... Show more

Lance Cheramie is an Associate Teaching Professor in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development at the University of Arkansas, specializing in sustainability, global sourcing, and experiential learning in higher education.

His work focuses on bridging the gap between academia and industry by integrating real-world tools, data, and partnerships directly into the classroom. Through hands-on simulations and industry collaborations, he challenges students to solve complex problems related to sustainability, retail strategy, and global supply chains.

Dr. Cheramie holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Arkansas, with research centered on sustainability in the apparel and textile industry. He is a certified Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) professional and has presented nationally on sustainability, sourcing, and retail innovation.

His teaching and research are driven by a central goal: preparing the next generation of industry professionals to make informed, responsible, and strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Lance Cheramie is an Associate Teaching Professor in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development at the University of Arkansas, specializing in sustainability, global sourcing, and experiential learning in higher education. His work focuses on b... Show more

Domitila Barros is one of the most credentialed and compelling voices in global sustainability. Born in the Linha do Tiro favela in Recife, Brazil, she moved to Germany at age 15 and built a career at the intersection of climate justice, ESG strategy, social entrepreneurship, and ocean conservation.
She holds a Master of Arts in Political and Social Science from Freie Universität Berlin and has completed executive programmes at Wharton Business School (Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania), WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management (SensAbility Leadership), and Harvard & MIT (Brazil Conference 2026, Invited Speaker).
In 2022, she became the first racialised migrant woman elected Miss Germany. She immediately reframed the title as a platform for climate advocacy, achieving 250,000+ media appearances internationally in that year alone.
Her global stage experience includes: Brazil Conference at Harvard & MIT (2026), Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 and 2026, SensAbility WHU (2023, 2024, 2026), European Parliament (2024), G20 Sustainability Working Group (2024), COP 2025, Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis (2024, 2025), German Foreign Ministry alongside Annalena Baerbock (2023), and the Wharton Lauder Institute (2022, 2025).
She serves as jury member for the UNESCO BNE Prize and the German National Sustainability Prize (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis). She is a PADI AmbassaDiver, BAUM Environmental Prize laureate (2026), and Greenpeace International sustainability ambassador with Amazon field experience.
Her book Rebel Dreamer (Ullstein Verlag, 2023) is an Amazon bestseller. Media: Vogue Italia, Forbes Germany, ZDF, SAT1, RTL, Globo. Instagram: 1.1M followers, 5M+ monthly views.
Languages: Portuguese, German, English, Spanish. Based between Berlin, Dubai (UAE), Koh Samui, and Recife.

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Domitila Barros is one of the most credentialed and compelling voices in global sustainability. Born in the Linha do Tiro favela in Recife, Brazil, she moved to Germany at age 15 and built a career at the intersection of climate justice, ESG strategy... Show more

With a Master’s degree in Environmental Statistics, I have spent the past six years working at the intersection of technology, data, and sustainability. Beginning my career as a Technical Project Manager and later transitioning into data analytics, I have led and contributed to projects across telecom, finance, and Renewable Energy, with a strong focus on climate-tech and AI-driven sustainability solutions.
My passion for leveraging technology for climate action has led me to collaborate with my company’s sustainability practice on climate-tech initiatives and engage with industry leaders in this sector.
As an active member of the Climate Reality Project and Women in Climate, I advocate for diverse leadership in AI and sustainability, working to bridge the gap between climate-tech innovation and real-world impact.

With a Master’s degree in Environmental Statistics, I have spent the past six years working at the intersection of technology, data, and sustainability. Beginning my career as a Technical Project Manager and later transitioning into data analytics, I... Show more

Priyanka Syal currently works as Staff Engineer at Enpal, Berlin. She brings extensive experience as a Software Engineer, having worked previously with BCG X, Helsing, Microsoft and Dell EMC, contributing to diverse domains including energy, defense, healthcare, insurance, CRM, and cloud storage. Her expertise encompasses both regulated and non-regulated industries, where she has played a key role in building, maintaining, and deploying robust, scalable systems while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory best practices. Priyanka is deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

Priyanka Syal currently works as Staff Engineer at Enpal, Berlin. She brings extensive experience as a Software Engineer, having worked previously with BCG X, Helsing, Microsoft and Dell EMC, contributing to diverse domains including energy, defense,... Show more

I'm a Graduate Engineer with the City of Houston Public Works, specializing in wastewater infrastructure operations and environmental compliance. My work focuses on addressing complex urban challenges such as sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), infrastructure constraints, and system reliability within one of the largest municipal utility systems in the United States.
I bring a strong field-oriented perspective, working closely with inspection teams, analyzing CCTV data, and supporting risk-based maintenance strategies to improve system performance. My interests include sustainable infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, and enhancing resilience in public utility systems.
I actively engaged in professional development and knowledge-sharing initiatives and is committed to contributing practical, scalable solutions to the evolving challenges in environmental engineering and urban infrastructure.

I'm a Graduate Engineer with the City of Houston Public Works, specializing in wastewater infrastructure operations and environmental compliance. My work focuses on addressing complex urban challenges such as sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), infrastr... Show more

I am an Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, with over thirty years of experience in medical education and academic leadership. I hold a Ph.D. in Anatomy from Manipal University, India, and specialize in clinical anatomy, reproductive biology, and molecular pathology. I teach across medical, dental, pharmacy, and allied health programs and serve as Course Chair, Unit Coordinator, and Lead Faculty within the integrated MBBS curriculum. I am a highly published researcher and a recipient of multiple awards for academic and teaching excellence.
In addition to my academic responsibilities, I provide leadership in community engagement and sustainability initiatives. I lead the LEAF (Linking Education and Farming) initiative at the University of Sharjah and spearhead multidisciplinary projects focused on food‑waste composting, plastic recycling, organic farming, and zero‑waste campus practices. Through these initiatives, I facilitate experiential learning and have trained many students in applied sustainability and environmental stewardship. Notably, I guide the first successful cultivation of black wheat in the UAE, contributing to national food security and sustainable agricultural practices. Through sustained collaborations with governmental organizations, non‑governmental agencies, and community outreach programs, I continue to advance sustainability education, social responsibility, and environmental awareness within the University of Sharjah and the wider community.

I am an Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, with over thirty years of experience in medical education and academic leadership. I hold a Ph.D. in Anatomy from Manipal University, India, an... Show more

Meredith is the co-founder + COO of WATS. Meredith is a TRUE Zero Waste Advisor, sat on the Board of Directors of the US Composting Council from 2020-2025, and was recognized with the 2019 Recycling Leadership award by the New York State Association of Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling. Meredith holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of Virginia and a MS in Urban Policy and Sustainability Analysis from the New School, plays ice hockey, and loves sandwiches.

Meredith is the co-founder + COO of WATS. Meredith is a TRUE Zero Waste Advisor, sat on the Board of Directors of the US Composting Council from 2020-2025, and was recognized with the 2019 Recycling Leadership award by the New York State Association ... Show more

Studium der Umweltingenieurwissenschaften an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (bis 2008). Promotion zur Optimierung von Biogasanlagen mit Fokus auf Erfahrungswissen. Stationen in Angewandter Bauforschung und Universitätsentwicklung (Mediendidaktik). Seit 08/2023 Professorin für Technikkommunikation an der TH Nürnberg. Entwickelt und erforscht erfahrungsbasierte Lehrkonzepte wie „Move–Build–Reflect“ und arbeitet als Coach und Mentorin an der Schnittstelle von Wissenschaft, Selbstführung und Karrieregestaltung.

Studium der Umweltingenieurwissenschaften an der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (bis 2008). Promotion zur Optimierung von Biogasanlagen mit Fokus auf Erfahrungswissen. Stationen in Angewandter Bauforschung und Universitätsentwicklung (Mediendidaktik). Se... Show more

Miguel is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and board director. He is the founder of DataDragon, building dynamic resilient local networks for climate adaptation, innovation, and the Green Transition across Ibero América and Australia. He was the Co-founder and CEO of Euler’s Bridge a platform company bridging communities together with actionable graph insight. He founded Tin Alley beta, the award winning, premier tech internship program in Australia which placed top Uni tech talent in high-growth companies. He holds a PhD in network science from the University of Melbourne.

Miguel is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and board director. He is the founder of DataDragon, building dynamic resilient local networks for climate adaptation, innovation, and the Green Transition across Ibero América and Australia. He was the Co-fou... Show more

David based in Nice, France is a Data Centre
Decarbonisation and Heat Reuse consultant with many years of experience in district heating, HVAC and data centre cooling. He worked for global heat transfer companies during the last 20 years and has a comprehensive approach for data
centre design.
David is committed to offer technical & ownership consulting services to his clients, with a special focus on the data centre industry and heat reuse applications for
different climates. His support based on carbon footprint analysis and climate profile provide the transparency and avoid the “greenwashing”.
He is well-known for representing the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) in the EMEA region and active participation in OCP Cooling Environments Project. He is also a member of Technology Committee at Infrastructural Masons (iMasons).

David based in Nice, France is a Data Centre Decarbonisation and Heat Reuse consultant with many years of experience in district heating, HVAC and data centre cooling. He worked for global heat transfer companies during the last 20 years and has a c... Show more

I am an environmental engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment design, process optimization, and regulatory compliance. I hold an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Southern California and currently work as a Staff Engineer at NCS Engineers, delivering RO, produced water reuse, and uranium removal projects for municipal and industrial clients.

I am an environmental engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment design, process optimization, and regulatory compliance. I hold an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Southern California and currently work as a Staf... Show more

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PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER | Seminars for Global Sustainable Development IM: 917218150760 & Email: creatorsarangprojectyogworld@gmail.com Show more

Anne is a service designer and creative strategist.
She is passionate about achieving sustainable growth by tackling complex systems and balancing the interests of organisations, customers, staff, and the planet. She helps organisations find the path from intention to delivery and learn to design for themselves.
She is a ‘design magpie’, sharing insights across sectors and pushing the boundaries of design by learning from other disciplines.

Anne is a service designer and creative strategist. She is passionate about achieving sustainable growth by tackling complex systems and balancing the interests of organisations, customers, staff, and the planet. She helps organisations find the pat... Show more

Katongole Adam is a Civil Engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda, and an emerging AI innovator passionate about building technologies that give African communities a voice in the digital age. Beyond his engineering studies, Adam is leading pioneering work in low-resource speech technologies, currently developing a Luganda text-to-speech (TTS) system designed to produce natural, intelligible voices for one of Uganda’s most widely spoken languages.

He is the President of the Mbarara University Engineering Society (MUES), a Mastercard Foundation Fellow, and a finalist at the IEEE Africa Entrepreneurship Summit, where he has pitched projects ranging from AgriTech solutions to AI-powered EdTech platforms. His work bridges technical innovation and social impact, with a strong focus on how AI can empower local languages, education, and entrepreneurship in Africa

Katongole Adam is a Civil Engineering student at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda, and an emerging AI innovator passionate about building technologies that give African communities a voice in the digital age. Beyond his eng... Show more

I'm a Product Owner of a Cloud Engineering & Enablement team at a Governmental Software company called Wigo4it, which builds Social Security software. I was part of the digital transformation Wigo4it made from a old-fashioned traditional company to a fully focused Cloud and DevOps organization.

With my enthusiasm and creativity, I like to help organizations gain new insights to become more Cloud and DevOps-oriented. I'm fascinated by the fact that people have a fixed mindset and I always try to inspire others in a unique way to be more successful.

I'm a frequent speaker at various conferences. Last year I delivered sessions at events like Techorama, Microsoft Belgium Government Day, International Product owner Day, Azure Meet-ups, and many more. Microsoft often asks me to give customer case presentations about our transformation.

Lately the greening of IT has gained more of my interest. A topic that seems to not be considered while we're all building new software and services. It's time for the World to add the greening of IT to our digital transformations as well.

You can always contact me to talk about subjects like: DevOps, Cloud Computing, Sustainable IT, and Growth Mindset.

I'm a Product Owner of a Cloud Engineering & Enablement team at a Governmental Software company called Wigo4it, which builds Social Security software. I was part of the digital transformation Wigo4it made from a old-fashioned traditional company to a... Show more

Beto has been writing open-source software for more than 2 decades, with open-source serving as the unifying theme across their diverse career. This includes their work as a climate scientist with a PhD in oceanography running global simulations for the IPCC, as an instructor and speaker at Facebook/Meta passionate about data tools and best practices, as a software engineer working daily on Apache Superset, and as a musician using open hardware and open-source plugins to compose and produce their songs.

The tools and libraries that Beto has created or worked on are used daily by thousands of companies and countless users, focusing on making data access seamless and switching the spotlight to the user experience instead. Their first big project was Pydap, a server for climate data developed during the Google Summer of Code in 2005. Pydap was used by the IPCC to distribute their simulations when they won their 2007 Nobel Prize, and also by the Danish Navy when removing chemical weapons from Syria.

Since 2017, Beto has been working daily on Apache Superset, a modern and modular business intelligence web application that is the number 1 Apache project in terms of GitHub stars. This work has led to the creation of an ecosystem of products: DataJunction, a semantic layer that has been adopted by data teams at Netflix; Shillelagh, a Python library that makes any kind of data easily queryable via SQL; and Cantrip, a magical semantic layer that lives in the database itself, requiring no additional resources. All of these projects focus on empowering users to answer their questions in an effortless way.

Additionally, Beto is also a prolific musician, having written over 500 songs in the past decade. They are an avid participant in the February Writing Album Month challenge, which has the goal of composing 14 new songs in 28 days, and is also part of both the small development team and moderation team. Their songs are written using an open-source digital audio workstation (DAW) with open-source plugins, and all the hardware they use is also based on open-source code.

Beto has been writing open-source software for more than 2 decades, with open-source serving as the unifying theme across their diverse career. This includes their work as a climate scientist with a PhD in oceanography running global simulations for ... Show more

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result of the UK's increasing demand for electric vehicles. This includes forecasting scenarios for electric vehicle uptake and battery market shares in the UK, and developing a framework to assess the holistic sustainability impacts of these scenarios. They are also a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at their University and are kindly funded by the Leverhulme Trust through the TRANSFORM Doctoral Programme.

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result ... Show more

Astrid is Head of Public Sector and Sustainability at Techbuyer, which specialises in sustainable solutions for Enterprise IT hardware. She is a Chartered Environmentalist and full member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). Astrid has co-authored a number of academic papers on circular economy and energy efficiency in the IT sector and also lead the development of the Sustainability Best Practice whitepaper for the UK data centre sector through the DCA. Her current focus is industry training on sustainability and net zero through the delivery of IEMA certified courses at Techbuyer.

Astrid is Head of Public Sector and Sustainability at Techbuyer, which specialises in sustainable solutions for Enterprise IT hardware. She is a Chartered Environmentalist and full member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (I... Show more

I am a health policy analyst and health researcher with a strong interest in health system quality and environmental sustainability. I have 15 years of experience across academic and international organization settings including work on the topics of infectious disease, quality measurement, and environmental sustainability in the health system.

I am a health policy analyst and health researcher with a strong interest in health system quality and environmental sustainability. I have 15 years of experience across academic and international organization settings including work on the topics of... Show more

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Carolin Lange is a research associate at the Institute of Production Science (wbk) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Her work focuses on quality assurance, sustainable electronics and eco-design, as well as remanufacturing, combining technical innovation with sustainable production approaches. Carolin studied Mechanical Engineering at KIT, where she developed a strong passion for future-oriented and sustainable manufacturing systems.

Carolin Lange is a research associate at the Institute of Production Science (wbk) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Her work focuses on quality assurance, sustainable electronics and eco-design, as well as remanufacturing, combining te... Show more

Bharat Raj Thukral is an architect, industrial designer, worldbuilder, and founder of Dasein Lab, a multidisciplinary worldbuilding studio working across architecture, material research, circular systems, ecological futures, and experimental arts. He graduated in Architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and has professional training experience from Japan, having worked with Shigeru Ban Architects and Meglab, Tokyo. He has also been part of the Healthy Materials Lab programme at Parsons School of Design, New York, where his interests in healthy materials, climate-responsive design, and circular construction systems deepened.

Bharat’s practice bridges speculative imagination with real-world material and ecological urgencies. He is the recipient of the Saint-Gobain Transparence Grant for DebrisCrete, a hyper-local material solution developed using construction and demolition waste and agricultural residues. He also received the Nirmal Dhingra Trust Scholarship for his bamboo joinery innovation, developed through his research on assembly-based temporary structures. Through Dasein Lab, he is developing studio frameworks that connect CLI-FI worldbuilding, speculative infrastructures, biomimicry, vernacular knowledge systems, and circular material practices into tangible design propositions for climate-resilient futures.

His work has been exhibited and presented across platforms including the London Design Festival, Serendipity Arts Festival, BLR Hubba, and other cultural, ecological, and design-led contexts. Alongside his studio practice, Bharat is developing a worldbuilding curriculum that brings together architecture, climate fiction, systems thinking, storytelling, and spatial design. He also conducted India’s first Worldbuilding Hackathon at École Intuit Lab, Calcutta, positioning worldbuilding as a practical design method for imagining and prototyping futures that are contextually grounded, materially aware, and socially transformative.

Bharat Raj Thukral is an architect, industrial designer, worldbuilder, and founder of Dasein Lab, a multidisciplinary worldbuilding studio working across architecture, material research, circular systems, ecological futures, and experimental arts. He... Show more

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currently directing the Office of Sustainability at University of Wisconsin of Stevens Point.

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currentl... Show more

I am a Senior IT Project Manager and the founder of the Kin Clean project, an initiative addressing two major challenges in Kinshasa: inefficient urban waste management and deforestation caused by widespread use of traditional charcoal.

The Kin Clean project, currently in progress, combines technology, ecological solutions, and citizen engagement to create a sustainable and profitable system. Our approach includes:

A mobile application allowing citizens and businesses to register, track, and pay for waste management services,
Production of eco-charcoal from organic waste,
Conversion of plastic waste into fuel through pyrolysis,
A monthly enrollment system for households and institutions.

So far, Kin Clean has engaged over 100 active subscribers, with plans to scale participation to thousands of citizens. The project has already collected over 200 tons of waste and monitored 50 hectares of forest areas. We are actively seeking partners and investors to fully scale this initiative.

I have over 5 years of experience in IT project management, including leading cross-functional teams, implementing digital transformation projects, and deploying software solutions for public and private clients. I am passionate about practical ways to use technology to solve real-world problems and create measurable social and environmental impact.

I am a Senior IT Project Manager and the founder of the Kin Clean project, an initiative addressing two major challenges in Kinshasa: inefficient urban waste management and deforestation caused by widespread use of traditional charcoal. The Kin Cl... Show more