Environment & Cleantech

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

Allessandria Polizzi

Allessandria Polizzi

Owner of a 2022 Workplace Wellness "Hot List" company, one of the top 10 Organizational Change Management Companies of 2022, named a top 100 HR Professional of 2020, and recently elected as the global psychological health and safety liaison for ISO, Dr. Allessandria Polizzi has 20 years of experience leading teams across multiple industries to unlock the potential in people and help organizations thrive. Following her own burnout in 2021, Dr. Al found the marketplace for practical solutions for leaders in crisis to be insufficient for her needs. She decided to reboot her consulting practice, Verdant Consulting, with a renewed focus on solving this issue in the hopes that future leaders would have better options. In addition, she has co-founded HR Wellbeing Week and Kite HR, which provide targeted programs that address the specific needs of HR teams. She also hosts the Be Verdant podcast, which shares the latest in resiliency and psychological safety from around the globe.

Owner of a 2022 Workplace Wellness "Hot List" company, one of the top 10 Organizational Change Management Companies of 2022, named a top 100 HR Professional of 2020, and recently elected as the global psychological health and safety liaison for ISO, ... Show more

Emma Anna Agneta Rünzel

Emma Anna Agneta Rünzel

Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a coding boot camp, she freelanced as a developer, working across industries from finance to beekeeping (software). Her career has taken her through building web and mobile applications, working with startups, and navigating the fast-paced world of fintech. Now, she applies her skills in renewable energy, developing software to help drive a more sustainable future. Passionate about (computer) languages, AI, and community engagement, she loves both teaching and learning—especially when it means bridging the gap between seemingly unrelated fields.

Emma A. A. Rünzel is a software developer with a unique journey from linguistics to tech. With a bilingual background in literature and linguistics, she first explored communication through language before transitioning to code. After completing a co... Show more

Andrew Blance

Andrew Blance

Dr Andrew Blance is an innovation consultant at Waterstons and the founder of the early-stage startup Pasimo. At Waterstons, he works alongside clients of all shapes and sizes to help them be braver, too undertake new projects, and get them to think differently. At Pasimo, he aims to develop real-time solutions to translate sign language to written English and provide novel new ways to teach it using spatial computers. During his doctoral research, he investigated how AI and quantum computing can be applied to high-energy physics challenges.

Andrew enjoys engaging with the tech community and runs a local meetup group in the North East of England. He regularly talks around the world about his work with emerging technologies. He co-hosts a podcast called Brains on the Outside, where he pitches silly, wholesome and fun business ideas. He can run 5km pretty fast and thinks modern Star Trek isn't as bad as people make it out to be.

Dr Andrew Blance is an innovation consultant at Waterstons and the founder of the early-stage startup Pasimo. At Waterstons, he works alongside clients of all shapes and sizes to help them be braver, too undertake new projects, and get them to think ... Show more

David Emenyi

David Emenyi

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee".

I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passionate about making a difference in the lives of people via the various training platforms I engage.

I currently serve as Head of Business Services & New Product Experimentation at Start Innovation Hub, Lead Strategist for The Deliberate CEO International and I'm a choice consultant for various brands on brand strategy, effective sales/product development/training, and digital marketing strategy.

My superpower is developing "10X Strategies" tailor-made for you so you can begin producing 10X results. I simply won’t rest, stop or quit until we get the desired results!!! This is my commitment to the world.

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee". I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passi... Show more

Ioannis Kolaxis

Ioannis Kolaxis

Ioannis Kolaxis is a Director and a Senior Technology Architect at Accenture. He focuses on Green Software innovations, helping customers measure and reduce software carbon emissions. He is an inventor, speaker, and author of the Green Software book.
He was a kid in primary school when he first saw the green screen with the blinking cursor of an Amstrad CPC6128. This computer opened a new world to him, a world of continuous exploration and creation through programming.
Ioannis invented a novel way of working remotely, having filed five patents for software solutions.
He frequently speaks at conferences, like GOTO Amsterdam 2022, Devoxx Ukraine 2021 & Oracle Code One 2019.
Visit his website to learn more: https://kolaxis.dev

Ioannis Kolaxis is a Director and a Senior Technology Architect at Accenture. He focuses on Green Software innovations, helping customers measure and reduce software carbon emissions. He is an inventor, speaker, and author of the Green Software book.... Show more

Fabián Arismendi

Fabián Arismendi

¡Hola! Soy un entusiasta líder en desarrollo de software con una genuina pasión por aprender y compartir conocimientos. En este momento, estoy dedicando mi tiempo a enriquecer la comunidad JavaScript Chile como parte del staff, Apoyo a comunidades en la evaluación y además de mantener mis clases particulares dirigidas a programadores juniors, un espacio donde puedo transmitir lo aprendido en mi trayectoria en empresas como Poliglota, AVLA, Orand entre otras.

A lo largo de mi carrera, he tenido la gratificante experiencia de coordinar equipos de desarrollo multidisciplinarios en distintos países. He tenido la oportunidad de trabajar con una variedad de tecnologías, incluyendo JavaScript, SQL, AWS, Vue.js y Ruby on Rails. Mi enfoque siempre ha sido liderar con empatía y fomentar un ambiente de colaboración y crecimiento continuo. Con una formación que incluye un magister en ingeniería informática de la Universidad de Santiago de Chile, estoy muy emocionado por la posibilidad de ser speaker en esta conferencia, esperando poder conectar con otros profesionales y compartir experiencias y perspectivas enriquecedoras. ¡Estoy ansioso por la oportunidad de contribuir a esta comunidad con una charla que inspire y fomente la colaboración y el aprendizaje!

¡Hola! Soy un entusiasta líder en desarrollo de software con una genuina pasión por aprender y compartir conocimientos. En este momento, estoy dedicando mi tiempo a enriquecer la comunidad JavaScript Chile como parte del staff, Apoyo a comunidades en... Show more

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker.

Mark has been working with Microsoft Business Applications since 2003 and has run practices of various sizes in multiple countries. He is the creator of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. He is a Business Applications MVP, MCT, Mentor and Speaker. Show more

Hadrien-Nessim Socard

Hadrien-Nessim Socard

Revolution is now ... Productivity & Collaboration capacity to serve Business at scale with Governance.

As a Problem Solver I help business to leverage the POWER inside the Microsoft 365 suite.
I mix Business Application and Microsoft Teams side by side using Microsoft 365 Power Platform 🚀 🤖

My goal is to empower users, people & teams in there journey within Modern Digital Workplace Experience !

Revolution is now ... Productivity & Collaboration capacity to serve Business at scale with Governance. As a Problem Solver I help business to leverage the POWER inside the Microsoft 365 suite. I mix Business Application and Microsoft Teams sid... Show more

Baji Shaik

Baji Shaik

Baji Shaik is an aspiring data analyst with hands-on experience in Power BI. With a passion for data visualization and business intelligence, Baji has worked on several projects using Power BI to create insightful reports and interactive dashboards. As a third-year Information Technology student, Baji is continuously expanding his knowledge in data analytics and technology.

Baji enjoys sharing his knowledge and has conducted workshops and sessions to help others get started with Power BI. His goal is to make data analytics approachable for everyone, enabling better decision-making through data-driven insights.

Baji Shaik is an aspiring data analyst with hands-on experience in Power BI. With a passion for data visualization and business intelligence, Baji has worked on several projects using Power BI to create insightful reports and interactive dashboards. ... Show more

Ankshita Maunthrooa

Ankshita Maunthrooa

Ankshita is currently working as a security engineer and has previously worked as a cybersecurity consultant in the paradise island of Mauritius, helping the biggest firms around the world implement strategic cybersecurity best practices and comply with the required standards. Before joining consultancy, she has worked in cybersecurity for approximately two years as a SOC analyst, thus gathering a rich hands-on experience on blue teaming tools and practices.

Ankshita has presented her cyber blue teaming skills at the DevCon2023, the biggest developers' conference of Mauritius organized by the MSCC and GDG Mauritius. She recently also spoke at the DevFest 2023 about introducing Golang to students.

Coming from a diverse background in Information Technology, Ankshita is familiar with development and programming in Java, Python, Javascript and Solidity. Her latest passion for learning narrows down to Golang which can be very effectively implemented in the field of cybersecurity as well.

During university years, Ankshita has also represented the Google Developers Student Clubs on her campus at the University of Mauritius and she had also been elected as the Huawei Campus Ambassador.

Ankshita is currently working as a security engineer and has previously worked as a cybersecurity consultant in the paradise island of Mauritius, helping the biggest firms around the world implement strategic cybersecurity best practices and comply w... Show more

Chinedu Otutu

Chinedu Otutu

I am a software engineer with over 5 years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software
applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I am passionate about physical wellness and enjoy regular workouts to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

I am a software engineer with over 5 years of professional experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining robust software applications. I excel in creating innovative solutions and seamless user experiences. Beyond my technical skills, I... Show more

Marco Pierobon

Marco Pierobon

Marco Pierobon is a seasoned Developer at Thoughtworks with well over a decade of experience in designing and implementing distributed applications. Specializing in cloud native technologies, he has led cross-functional teams in transitioning from project-based to product-oriented approaches.
Marco has successfully orchestrated migrations of legacy systems to modern web-based platforms, significantly enhancing system scalability and performance.
An active contributor to the tech community, he has presented at industry and tech conferences alike. Marco is passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in software development, aligning with the latest trends in cloud computing and AI integration.

Marco Pierobon is a seasoned Developer at Thoughtworks with well over a decade of experience in designing and implementing distributed applications. Specializing in cloud native technologies, he has led cross-functional teams in transitioning from pr... Show more

John Kirsch

John Kirsch

John is known for his leadership, which facilitates strong teamwork and positive working relationships.

John has more than 25 years of experience with Microsoft ERP solutions as a consultant, user, IT support, and controller. His breadth of experience includes working with hundreds of ERP implementations. He has extensive experience with SQL and performance tuning, report writing using Excel, SSRS, and other tools. On the functional side, John has expertise in the distribution modules, including inventory, sales order processing, and purchase order processing.

John is known for his leadership, which facilitates strong teamwork and positive working relationships. John has more than 25 years of experience with Microsoft ERP solutions as a consultant, user, IT support, and controller. His breadth of experi... Show more

Alessandro Miliucci

Alessandro Miliucci

I am Alessandro Miliucci, a developer, author and speaker. Although I have many interests, software development is what I devote most of my time to and what I am best known for. I have also written a few books on software development.

My interests range over all aspects of software: from user interfaces to databases, including network protocols.

During my career I have spent a lot of time working on start-ups such as Hype, the first Italian neo-bank, and Vidra, an e-commerce SaaS that I co-Founded and held the role of CTO until it was acquired.

I am Alessandro Miliucci, a developer, author and speaker. Although I have many interests, software development is what I devote most of my time to and what I am best known for. I have also written a few books on software development. My interests... Show more

Joel Duah

Joel Duah

Joel Duah is the Lead Data Analyst at Nacasky Company Limited in Accra, Ghana, where he specializes in air quality monitoring and analysis. With 5 years of R programming experience and 2 years of focused expertise in air quality analytics, he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions for environmental monitoring challenges in West Africa.
His work at Nacasky combines technical proficiency in R Shiny development with domain expertise in air quality monitoring, focusing on creating accessible and efficient tools for environmental data analysis. Through the Gocems Monitoring System, Joel demonstrates his commitment to improving environmental monitoring practices through modern data visualization and analytics approaches.
Joel is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance environmental monitoring in developing regions and contributing to better air quality management practices across Africa.

Joel Duah is the Lead Data Analyst at Nacasky Company Limited in Accra, Ghana, where he specializes in air quality monitoring and analysis. With 5 years of R programming experience and 2 years of focused expertise in air quality analytics, he has bee... Show more

Matthias Lysell

Matthias Lysell

Metalhead and Linux nerd that loves hacking, Cybersecurity, It-security and gadgets. Passionate about making the internet and the world secure. Almost 20 years experience within IT, worked as Developer, DevSecOps, Sysadmin you name it but always been working with security in some way. Runs my own company , Lysells Security and Tech AB, as of today within CyberSecurity and It-security.

Metalhead and Linux nerd that loves hacking, Cybersecurity, It-security and gadgets. Passionate about making the internet and the world secure. Almost 20 years experience within IT, worked as Developer, DevSecOps, Sysadmin you name it but always bee... Show more

AngieLo Trujillo

AngieLo Trujillo

OSM volunteer mapper and validator in Latin America, active validator for UN Mappers, volunteer social media manager for OSM Colombia, participant in the LACHUB-HOT Mapping Lab, and member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation.

OSM volunteer mapper and validator in Latin America, active validator for UN Mappers, volunteer social media manager for OSM Colombia, participant in the LACHUB-HOT Mapping Lab, and member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation. Show more

Tutaleni Ilonga

Tutaleni Ilonga

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Africa game development program Mr, Ilonga created his own game studio/company called TL Entertainment whereby he created games and was successfully able to import Global Game Jam and Game Jam +, whereby together with the partnership between TL Entertainment and Game Jam+ there was a bridge built between Namibia and Brazil.

With the games that where created not proving to be profitable, Mr Ilonga would take part in a CEP program whereby he would like up with Vaughan, Veronica and Ndamono and together they would form Edu-Game Namibia to create an innovation hub around gaming to ensure that the market because sustainable around gaming and ensure future Namibian generations will be able to profit from it.

With 7 Years’ experience in Gaming Mr Ilonga has won a few awards and also became the flag career for Gaming especially at the Forbes where he and Vaughan would help Edu-Game Namibia make it to the top 3 pitch battle final. Currently Mr Ilonga together with Edu-Game are working on a curriculum to gamify the education system.

List of Achievements
Forbes 30 Under 30 Top 3 Pitch Battle Finalist 2024
Boost Up Pitch Winner 2023
Xbox Games Camp Alumni 2023
Sanlam Bridge Beneficiary 2023
CEP WINNER 2022
Game Industry Africa Awards Winner 2022
Class of 2022 Game Developers Conference SCHOLARS:

Events/Interviews I have Spoken At
Xbox Games Camp - Topic - Why Africa Is The Best Place To Invest When It Comes To Gaming
Africa Partnership For Growth Symposium - Topic - Why Investing In Gaming is Profitable
PathfindinGS -Topic - Gamifying the Namibian Education System
Africa Comicade Topic -Getting Local Businesses to Invest in Game Development
Game Jam Plus Topic -Importance of Game Jam In The Local Ecosystem
African Creative Meeting Topic -E-Sports In Africa
ESQUENTA Topic - Importance of GJ + For the Local Ecosystem
BBC World Service TV Topic - CES 2020: What’s in it for Africa?

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Afri... Show more

Hallvard Nygård

Hallvard Nygård

Architect at Storebrand by day. Making a better society by night. Transparency, openness, and evaluating security and privacy in various systems. Managing Norway's largest database of public records, covering 686 authorities. Holding power to account.

Some previous presentations:
- BSides Oslo 2024 - Keynote - Exploring the World of Ethical Hacking: From Web Vulnerabilities to Election Security (partial recording - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwWPzRceCgs)
- HelloStavanger 2024 - 5 sikkerhetsfeil hos Storebrand (not recorded)
- Javazone 2020 - Overvåke gata eller finne korrupsjon Norges data er ferdig indeksert, https://vimeo.com/showcase/7568031/video/459871711
- ISF Høstkonferansen 2018 + Meetups 2018 (OWASP Oslo / Javabin Sørlandet) - Walk-through of responsible disclosures I've done
- Javazone 2017 - Lightning talk - Æ fant data, https://2017.javazone.no/program/a181ba49a1e1450c9a37d0d793a3e4ec

Architect at Storebrand by day. Making a better society by night. Transparency, openness, and evaluating security and privacy in various systems. Managing Norway's largest database of public records, covering 686 authorities. Holding power to account... Show more

Genori McCormack

Genori McCormack

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle and reconnecting with herself. This time of reflection not only opened her spiritual eyes but also helped her gain the clarity she needed to take a leap into entrepreneurship. Inspired by this personal transformation, she’s now on a mission to help others create lives that are balanced, intentional, and full of meaning—both inside and out.

As a first-generation American with family from Panama, Genori’s drive comes from the sacrifices her family made to give her the opportunities she now has. She’s passionate about helping people build healthier lifestyles—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—because she believes that true wellness is the foundation for a thriving life.

With a background in chemistry, commercial real estate, and the creative arts, Genori blends creativity with practicality to design spaces that nurture well-being and inspire productivity. She’s here to help you reconnect with what truly matters, whether through the environment you work in or the way you approach life. For Genori, it’s all about creating spaces and experiences that allow people to flourish—because when we’re healthy, we can truly thrive.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Genori traveling, seeking inspiration from new places and cultures. Her goal is simple: to help others live with intention and purpose, so they can create a life that feels as good as it looks.

Genori McCormack is the founder of Creative House Consulting, a company born out of her own journey toward clarity and purpose. After taking a life-changing 3-month sabbatical, Genori discovered the profound impact of stepping away from the hustle an... Show more

Nicolas Cheymol

Nicolas Cheymol

Architecte en gestion et sécurisation de l'environnement des utilisateur, j'accompagne les entreprises dans le cadrage et le design de leurs solutions afin d'assurer la sécurité et une bonne expérience utilisateur.

Architecte en gestion et sécurisation de l'environnement des utilisateur, j'accompagne les entreprises dans le cadrage et le design de leurs solutions afin d'assurer la sécurité et une bonne expérience utilisateur. Show more

Nizzar Ben Chekroune

Nizzar Ben Chekroune

Nizzar Ben Chekroune – Futurist in Brand Strategy, AI, and Web3

Nizzar Ben Chekroune is pioneering The Quantum Branding Theory. With over 17 years of experience turning visionary ideas into impactful brands. Often dubbed a “Brand Therapist” and “Brand Expert Builder,” he is renowned for his unique branding and strategy model that diagnoses brand challenges and prescribes innovative solutions drawn from decades of hands-on expertise. As a strategy expert and social media content creator, Nizzar has helped hundreds of brands, entrepreneurs and Web3 projects craft their brand identity and community strategy across the globe, leveraging emerging tech like AI and blockchain to stay ahead of the curve. He wears many hats – Brand Strategy consultant, AI expert & educator, Web3 innovator – and has become the go-to mentor for CEOs and startups looking to build powerful, future-proof personal brands and business strategies.

Pioneering Web3 and AI-Driven Brand Strategy

In the realm of Web3 and blockchain, Nizzar is recognized as a true futurist and pioneer. In 2021, he launched UnlimitArt, the world’s first NFT investment fund, raising $2.7 million to invest in digital art and iconic NFT collections – an effort that resulted in a remarkable eight-figure exit. This early success in the NFT space cemented Nizzar’s reputation for identifying trends before they go mainstream and capitalizing on them for brand growth. He has since co-founded BananaCorp/BananaConf, a global Web3 and AI ecosystem and conference, and developed a cutting-edge AI GPT tool focused 100% on brand strategy – harnessing artificial intelligence to streamline branding processes and give his clients a competitive edge. Nizzar’s approach to AI-driven brand strategy blends human creativity with AI insights, simplifying complex technologies into practical branding solutions. As a futurist with a gift for demystifying complexity, he is frequently sought out to explain emerging tech in simple terms: he even explained NFTs and blockchain on TV5 Monde to over 300 million viewers, making Web3 concepts accessible to a worldwide audience.

High-Impact Achievements and Recognition
• Innovative Branding Framework: Developed a one-of-a-kind brand strategy framework over 17+ years, merging classical marketing with Web3, AI, and storytelling insights to build resilient, memorable brands. His holistic approach has earned him the nickname “Brand Therapist” for effectively “diagnosing” brand issues and enhancing brand identity.
• AI-Powered Brand Strategy Tool: Created an AI GPT-powered tool exclusively for brand strategy, making Nizzar a dual expert in branding and artificial intelligence. This proprietary tool leverages GPT technology to generate strategic brand roadmaps, exemplifying Nizzar’s status as an AI expert at the forefront of marketing innovation.
• Web3 & Blockchain Leadership: A Web3 strategist since 2020, he has guided hundreds of Web3 and NFT projects in branding, strategy, and community building, helping startups and established companies navigate blockchain technology successfully. His dynamic career spans collaborations with 300+ industry leaders across 20+ countries, evidencing a truly global impact.
• Personal Branding for CEOs: Nizzar works closely with C-suite executives and founders worldwide to develop their personal brands, believing that a CEO’s personal narrative is a powerful business asset. As a mentor, he selectively coaches a handful of global CEOs each year, ensuring they become influential industry thought leaders. His mentorship has propelled executives to confidently share their vision and expertise, amplifying their authority in their fields.
• Top-Rated Fiverr Consultant: In the digital freelance arena, Nizzar is a Fiverr Pro and Top Rated Seller, ranked in the top 2% of experts globally with hundreds of five-star reviews. He’s recognized on Fiverr as a top 0.5% expert in Business Strategy & Branding – a testament to his consistent excellence and client satisfaction.
• Time Magazine “100 Most Influential in Web3”: Esteemed by mainstream media, Nizzar was honored by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in Web3 (2022), highlighting his role as a trailblazer in the blockchain and crypto space. This recognition by TIME underscores Nizzar’s thought leadership at the intersection of technology and brand strategy.
• Global Brands & Icons Advised: Nizzar has consulted for major global brands and organizations, including Asprey & Bugatti, the LA Lakers, TIME Magazine, the Red Cross, the French Federation of Tennis and luxury house Baccarat. He has provided strategic branding and Web3 counsel to these institutions, bridging the gap between traditional industries and the decentralized future. He’s also advised and partnered with world-famous sports and cultural icons such as Stanislas Wawrinka, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Tyson, and Anderson Silva, helping them leverage Web3 and personal branding to engage new audiences.
• Academic and Educational Impact: Beyond industry, Nizzar is an educator and AI/Web3 tutor who contributes to academia. He serves as an instructor at Africa Business School and Université Mohammed VI Polytechnic, where he teaches Branding Strategy, AI, and Web3 to professors, MBA students, and research teams in Morocco. By integrating practical experience with academic rigor, he empowers the next generation of business leaders and scholars to embrace AI and blockchain in their strategies.
• Notable Media Features: Nizzar’s work and insights have been featured in top media outlets. The New York Times highlighted his digital strategy for an art project as one of the “Top 5 Instagram art accounts to follow” globally, showcasing his creativity in content and community building. He has been selected by Google Arts & Culture and Gucci among the world’s top creatives to judge global design competitions, and was featured in NFT.NYC’s “Who to Follow” list as part of the top 2% of Web3 builders making a difference. Such accolades from NYT, TIME, Google, and the NFT community reinforce his credibility and influence across domains.

Global Thought Leadership and Engagement

Nizzar’s influence extends through his engaging speaking and teaching roles. As a charismatic speaker, he has appeared at premier international conferences and events — including NFT.NYC, Outer Edge LA, NFT Paris, and BananaConf Global — where he shares actionable insights on brand strategy, the future of AI, Web3, and personal branding. He is adept at taking complex subjects like decentralized technology or AI-driven marketing and making them understandable and exciting for diverse audiences, from corporate executives to creative entrepreneurs. Nizzar’s passion for knowledge-sharing also led him to create content on social platforms; as a social media content creator, he produces educational content about branding, AI, and Web3 trends, thereby continuously nurturing a community of learners and innovators.

In academia, Nizzar bridges theory and practice. His workshops and lectures at Africa Business School and UM6P allow industry best-practices to flow into the classroom, enriching curricula with real-world case studies on blockchain adoption, AI in marketing, and brand development. He has effectively become a mentor to mentors, guiding faculty and research professionals on cutting-edge strategy and technology applications. This commitment to education underlines his belief in empowerment through knowledge — the same philosophy that drives his consulting with clients and mentorship of CEOs.

Nizzar Ben Chekroune stands at the nexus of brand strategy, technology, and education. Whether he’s advising a luxury brand on entering the Metaverse, coaching a CEO on thought leadership content, or developing an AI tool to revolutionize marketing, his mission is clear: to simplify the future and help others harness it. With a proven track record of trend-spotting and trend-setting, backed by high-profile success stories and global recognition, Nizzar offers a rare blend of creative vision, technical savvy, and strategic insight.

Organizations and institutions seeking transformational expertise in branding, AI, or Web3 will find in Nizzar a seasoned expert who not only leads by innovation but also inspires and educates. His SEO-optimized digital footprint, authoritative content, and celebrated achievements make him an invaluable speaker and consultant for conferences, executive workshops, and academic programs alike. In an era of rapid change, Nizzar Ben Chekroune is the authoritative guide to what’s next in branding and technology – a true brand strategy futurist who turns uncertainty into opportunity, and branding into an art and science.

Nizzar Ben Chekroune – Futurist in Brand Strategy, AI, and Web3 Nizzar Ben Chekroune is pioneering The Quantum Branding Theory. With over 17 years of experience turning visionary ideas into impactful brands. Often dubbed a “Brand Therapist” and “B... Show more

Sujay Jain

Sujay Jain

Sujay is a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, where he is part of the Data Platform team. He tackles a range of challenges in data movement, processing and real-time analytics space and has contributed to key platforms like Data Mesh and Keystone. Prior to joining Netflix, Sujay was part of the Data Infrastructure team at Meta.

Sujay is a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, where he is part of the Data Platform team. He tackles a range of challenges in data movement, processing and real-time analytics space and has contributed to key platforms like Data Mesh and Keystone. ... Show more

Dan Mazzella

Dan Mazzella

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior to architect level. He has built a career at TRIRIGA, IBM, Wipro, and now as the Global Director of Software for Arcadis, a leading design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services across every phase of asset creation and management for projects all around the world.

Dan has been building software since before the dot-com days, responsible for the modernization, site reliability and greenfield projects, as well as responsible for hiring software and devops engineers at various stages and skill levels, from junior... Show more

Dilara Leamen

Dilara Leamen

Dilara is a Computer Science student passionate about the intersection of AI, cloud computing, and sustainability. She specializes in full-stack development, cybersecurity, and AI optimization, with hands-on experience building scalable solutions on Azure & AWS.

As SUSTAIN’s project leader, an energy-efficient AI wrapper that reduces token usage and optimizes AI queries, Dilara focuses on making AI more sustainable without compromising performance. She has also worked on projects in machine learning, cybersecurity, and cloud-based system optimization, including cloud security research for Radiation Detection Systems.

In addition to developing impactful AI solutions, Dilara is an advocate for tech-driven sustainability initiatives and a co-founder of PurplWav, a global epilepsy awareness platform.

Dilara is a Computer Science student passionate about the intersection of AI, cloud computing, and sustainability. She specializes in full-stack development, cybersecurity, and AI optimization, with hands-on experience building scalable solutions on ... Show more

Kshitijraj Sharma

Kshitijraj Sharma

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

Darshna Shah

Darshna Shah

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, where she leads strategic development of AI accelerators across Finance, Legal, Energy, Sustainability and Security. Darshna also has a broad-ranging consultancy experience, in which she has developed and deployed a wide range of machine learning models on Azure across a myriad of industries.Darshna has a PhD in Neuroscience, specialising in neuronal network dynamics in drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy from which her passion for Data and AI stemmed.

She is an established speaker and mentor, having given talks at Tech(K)now, Microsoft conferences (Future Decoded, Build, Ignite), DPS Days, Cloud Brew, UK Azure meetup, SQL Bits as well as co-organising and leading the monthly Data Science London meetup group to bring together a community of over 10,000 members together to discuss and learn about the latest AI developments. She has a huge passion for sustainability and loves speaking with diverse audiences, learning and sharing knowledge through blog posts.

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, where she leads strategic development of AI accelerators across Finance, Legal, Energy, Sustainability and Security. Darshna also has a broad-ranging consultancy experience, in which she has developed a... Show more

Marcus Bointon

Marcus Bointon

When not working on clubzero.co, smartmessages.net, supporting 1CRM at syniah.com, writing & pentesting for Radically Open Security, or acting as a DPO, I'm the maintainer of PHPMailer, a top-10 PHP project on GitHub, and probably the world's most popular email sending code. I'm a contributor to many other open-source projects, and I wrote the HTML5 email address spec. I'm an accomplished PHP coder, Linux sysadmin, technical writer, and MySQL DBA. I'm a strong advocate of digital rights and privacy - I love GDPR! I've been speaking at technical conferences in Europe and around the world since 2006. I live in the French alps with my wife, kids, cat, guitars, bikes, and far too many skis.

When not working on clubzero.co, smartmessages.net, supporting 1CRM at syniah.com, writing & pentesting for Radically Open Security, or acting as a DPO, I'm the maintainer of PHPMailer, a top-10 PHP project on GitHub, and probably the world's most po... Show more

Ari Waller

Ari Waller

Ari Waller is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in technical recruiting and community building. As the former Global Meetup Event Manager at JFrog, he was dedicated to fostering vibrant developer communities worldwide. Ari is the creator of the TLC4 philosophy—Technology, Leadership, Career Path, Commute, Compensation, and Culture—designed to guide professionals in navigating and thriving in their careers. His passion for connecting people with opportunities and his commitment to continuous learning make him a respected figure in the tech industry.

Ari Waller is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in technical recruiting and community building. As the former Global Meetup Event Manager at JFrog, he was dedicated to fostering vibrant developer communities worldwide. Ari i... Show more

Paul Kühn

Paul Kühn

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Zukünftebildung und 4FutureLabs

Wie sehen wünschenswerte Zukünfte aus? Wie können wir eine lebensdienliche Wirtschaft und nachhaltige Gesellschaft gestalten? Welchen Beitrag kann Bildung leisten, um die Krisen unserer Zeit zu bewältigen?

Als Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Bereich der Zukünftebildung und 4FutureLabs unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Silja Graupe an der HfGG suche ich nach wirkungsvollen Antworten auf diese Fragestellungen. Mich beschäftigen insbesondere die Zusammenhänge und Potenziale zwischen Transformativer Bildung, Zukünftebildung und Futures Literacy. Mithilfe der 4FutureLabs forsche ich zu diesen Themen in der Hochschulbildung im Bachelor & Master, in der Schulbildung und in zivilgesellschaftlichen Kontexten.

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Zukünftebildung und 4FutureLabs Wie sehen wünschenswerte Zukünfte aus? Wie können wir eine lebensdienliche Wirtschaft und nachhaltige Gesellschaft gestalten? Welchen Beitrag kann Bildung leisten, um die Krisen unsere... Show more

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