Jesse L. Foreman, Esq. is an attorney, NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, entrepreneur, and technology advocate whose work sits at the intersection of law, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sports, and emerging technologies.

As an attorney, Jesse advises clients on complex legal matters involving business, technology, regulatory compliance, risk management, and innovation. He is particularly focused on the legal and policy implications of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital assets, and emerging technologies, helping organizations navigate rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.

In the sports industry, Jesse serves as an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor with Delta Sports Group, where he has represented professional athletes and participated in the negotiation of contracts and business opportunities valued at more than $100 million. His work extends beyond traditional player representation to include athlete branding, intellectual property strategy, and emerging technology opportunities.

Jesse is also the Founder of Young Money APAA Kingdom, the agency's Web3 and NFT division, where he helped pioneer initiatives that educate and guide athletes, entertainers, and brands through the evolving digital asset ecosystem. Through this work, he has advised clients on NFTs, blockchain technology, digital ownership rights, brand protection, community development, and the opportunities and legal challenges presented by Web3 technologies.

A frequent speaker and thought leader, Jesse has shared insights on technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity policy, sports law, NIL, blockchain innovation, and the future of digital commerce. His unique perspective combines practical legal experience, business leadership, and firsthand involvement in emerging technologies, allowing him to bridge the gap between innovation and regulation.

Jesse earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and his undergraduate degrees from Northern Kentucky University. He is committed to helping businesses, athletes, policymakers, and communities prepare for the opportunities and challenges created by the next generation of technological innovation.

Jesse L. Foreman, Esq. is an attorney, NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, entrepreneur, and technology advocate whose work sits at the intersection of law, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sports, and emerging technologies. As an attorney, J... Show more

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE is the ICANN 79 Paul Muchene Award Winner and he is the current President (2023-2026) of Internet Society, Nigeria Chapter. He is experienced in ICT Industry Regulations, Standardisation, Project Management, School on Internet Governance, Policy Development Processes, ICT Product Certification and Testing, System Audit, Emerging Technologies, Data Governance, Theory of Change, etc.
He has more than 20 years of post-graduation experience in the field of engineering and ICT regulations. Kunle studied Electrical & Electronics Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria. He has double Masters - the first one in Communications Management at Bucks New University, England and the second one is Master of Science in Information Technology from National Open University of Nigeria. He is a certified Business Continuity Management Auditor (ISO22302), certified Auditor, Quality Management System (ISO9001), and a certified PRINCE 2 Practitioner.
He has presented and published formal technical papers on various topical issues including the Internet of Things, Digital Transformation, Internet Decolonization, Gig Economy etc. His works have been cited with i10 and h-index-rated citations numbering 30. He is registered with the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, and he is a member of the ITU-T Study Group 11 and a Vice Chairman of UN ITU Metaverse Focus Group. He became a Senior Member of the IEEE, USA in March 2018. His most recent technical paper is: “Artificial General Intelligence Terrorism”, published in November 2024.

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, SMIEEE is the ICANN 79 Paul Muchene Award Winner and he is the current President (2023-2026) of Internet Society, Nigeria Chapter. He is experienced in ICT Industry Regulations, Standardisation, Project Management, School on I... Show more

Celestina Amadi is a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer and active community organizer recognized as a HashiCorp Ambassador, Grafana Champion, and IBM Champion.

She serves as an organizer for Grafana & Friends Nigeria, and HashiCorp User Group (Ibadan/Lagos).

Celestina specializes in cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, and distributed systems. Driven by a passion for developer enablement and open-source growth, she leads community mentorship programs across emerging tech hubs to help the next generation of software engineers build impactful, production-grade systems.

Celestina Amadi is a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer and active community organizer recognized as a HashiCorp Ambassador, Grafana Champion, and IBM Champion. She serves as an organizer for Grafana & Friends Nigeria, and HashiCorp User Group (Ibadan... Show more

Luis Zuñiga is a Cloud Architect specialized in the convergence of Autonomous Automation, Applied Intelligence, and Proactive Defense. With an expert focus on AWS and GCP production environments (PRD), Luis designs high-level resilient architectures that prioritize security and scalability at their core.

His expertise lies in automating complex security strategies through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing Terraform and YAML to build governed, self-healing cloud ecosystems. Currently, Luis is pioneering the implementation of Generative AI within production workflows, transforming how organizations detect threats and optimize operations through intelligent systems.

An active member of the global Dev community, Luis is an AWS Community Builder and a prolific technical writer. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between sophisticated security paradigms and automated execution, delivering strategic roadmaps that help teams transition to a state of continuous, AI-driven resilience.

Luis Zuñiga is a Cloud Architect specialized in the convergence of Autonomous Automation, Applied Intelligence, and Proactive Defense. With an expert focus on AWS and GCP production environments (PRD), Luis designs high-level resilient architectures ... Show more

Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management.

Agile Coach & RTE for 9 years in international companies from luxury, aerospace, finance and public sectors. I have a specific focus around in product & portfolio management, enterprise architecture and change management. Show more

Driving adoption of Microsoft 365 in a way that enhances its Usability, Security & Compliance.

Driving adoption of Microsoft 365 in a way that enhances its Usability, Security & Compliance. Show more

Ingénieur en robotique et docteur en intelligence artificielle, j’ai choisi de mettre ces compétences au service du chauffage afin de développer des systèmes plus économes en énergie et plus confortables pour leurs utilisateurs.

L’intelligence artificielle fait aujourd’hui évoluer nos métiers à grande vitesse. Entre les opportunités qu’elle offre et les questions qu’elle soulève — cybersécurité, IA responsable, impact sur nos façons de travailler — les défis sont nombreux. Ce sont ces sujets que j’ai la chance d’explorer au quotidien, avec une approche pragmatique de l’innovation : comprendre les technologies, les utiliser à bon escient et les transformer en solutions utiles.

Ingénieur en robotique et docteur en intelligence artificielle, j’ai choisi de mettre ces compétences au service du chauffage afin de développer des systèmes plus économes en énergie et plus confortables pour leurs utilisateurs. L’intelligence art... Show more

Jarred Smith has spent 20 years in marketing across industries including environmental services, healthcare, public media, and retail. He currently serves as Director of Marketing at Alliance Technical Group, a large environmental services company with over 2,200 employees and 60+ offices across the United States and Canada.

Previously, he served as VP of Marketing and Communications at OETA (Oklahoma's PBS affiliate), as CMO for a healthcare provider, and led digital marketing for Love's Travel Stops, where he built a digital experience department from scratch and rolled out omni-channel marketing programs across more than 1,800 retail locations.

He didn't set out to write a book about AI and search. He set out to solve a problem. In early 2024, he noticed that AI assistants were answering questions about his industry but never mentioning the company he worked for. The research that followed became Explainable.

Jarred lives in Oklahoma City with his wife Erin and their three kids.

Jarred Smith has spent 20 years in marketing across industries including environmental services, healthcare, public media, and retail. He currently serves as Director of Marketing at Alliance Technical Group, a large environmental services company wi... Show more

I have over 8 years of experience in the IT field and am currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning in Healthcare at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I have also been honoured to receive prestigious fellowships, including the CMIE and WOS-C Scientist.

I have over 8 years of experience in the IT field and am currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning in Healthcare at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I have also been honoured to receive prestigious fellowships, including the CMIE and WOS-C ... Show more

Coach agile, coach professionnel, et formateur, je capitalise sur 16 ans d'expérience dans les environnements IT et agiles pour accompagner les individus, les équipes et les organisations dans leur transformation.
Mon approche, systémique, combine accompagnement opérationnel des équipes, accompagnement des leaders, et accompagnement stratégique au niveau organisationnel.
Curieux, engagé, je m’implique activement dans les communautés pour partager et apprendre.

Coach agile, coach professionnel, et formateur, je capitalise sur 16 ans d'expérience dans les environnements IT et agiles pour accompagner les individus, les équipes et les organisations dans leur transformation. Mon approche, systémique, combine a... Show more

I am a software engineering manager leading a team that builds React and Java applications to improve cancer patient care. I have six years of professional software engineering experience across healthcare and finance. Prior to that, I worked as a chemical engineer at a landfill consulting company, where I helped design landfills and gas cleanup systems.

I am a software engineering manager leading a team that builds React and Java applications to improve cancer patient care. I have six years of professional software engineering experience across healthcare and finance. Prior to that, I worked as a ch... Show more

Erik Thorelli is an Engineering Leader at Cisco Meraki, leading the mobile engineering organization. He's been developing React and React Native apps for almost a decade, from startups to corporates and across sectors (defense, pharma, green, fintech, networking, and IoT)...and seen some stuff. Erik teaches courses and lectures at universities, workshops, conferences, and local tech meetups.

Erik Thorelli is an Engineering Leader at Cisco Meraki, leading the mobile engineering organization. He's been developing React and React Native apps for almost a decade, from startups to corporates and across sectors (defense, pharma, green, fintech... Show more

Ephraim Mwereza is a technology leader and innovator harnessing the power of software and AI to drive transformative change across Africa.

He builds localized, sustainable digital solutions that address critical challenges in health, education, and inclusivity, ensuring even the most vulnerable communities benefit from the tech revolution.

Combining deep technical expertise with a human-centered, ethical approach, Ephraim seeks collaborations with leading experts to maximize impact and build a brighter, more inclusive future.

Ephraim Mwereza is a technology leader and innovator harnessing the power of software and AI to drive transformative change across Africa. He builds localized, sustainable digital solutions that address critical challenges in health, education, a... Show more

Emanuel Toledo is a Data Scientist and holds a degree in Public Management, specializing in the implementation of artificial intelligence and the strategic use of data in organizations.

With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, he works on designing practical frameworks for AI adoption, addressing its limitations, risks, and challenges in real-world decision-making contexts.

He is the founder of Thinking Out!, a consulting firm focused on data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, where he supports institutions and professionals in the effective integration of these technologies.

He is currently researching how the public sector can reduce its structural gaps and improve its capabilities through the strategic adoption of technology. As part of this work, he developed a digital transition approach adaptable to different types of organizations, aimed at effectively integrating data and artificial intelligence in real-world management contexts.

Emanuel Toledo is a Data Scientist and holds a degree in Public Management, specializing in the implementation of artificial intelligence and the strategic use of data in organizations. With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, he wor... Show more

Doreen Nandutu Nabuzale is a Technical Support Engineer at eLAAB Limited, where she resolves hardware and software issues and supports the installation and use of IT systems and networks. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering from Makerere University and is an IEEE-published co-author of "A Power Sharing Scheme for the Yaka Prepaid Power System in Uganda," a research project that allows for transferring prepaid electricity credits between meters.
Doreen is an active member of the Internet Society Uganda Chapter and the Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI) working group of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) where she contributes to research and shaping discussions and frameworks that promote sustainable, responsible, and socially inclusive AI governance. As a penholder, she contributes to the multistakeholder consultations to advocate for policies that minimise the environmental impact of AI and ensure accountability, fairness, and transparency in AI systems. She served as a penholder and proofreader for the PNAI policy brief 2024 which was presented at the global IGF in Riyadh. She is also a 2026 Internet Society Youth Ambassador at the Internet Society and she is eager to help more young Africans navigate the Internet governance ecosystem, transition from first-time participants to long-term contributors and shape policies that advance an open, secure, interoperable and inclusive Internet across Africa.

Doreen Nandutu Nabuzale is a Technical Support Engineer at eLAAB Limited, where she resolves hardware and software issues and supports the installation and use of IT systems and networks. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineeri... Show more

Elvis Kwabena Asare Nkrumah is a Data Scientist and incoming Master's student in Data Science at Bowling Green State University, with a research focus spanning interpretable and uncertainty-aware machine learning for healthcare, climate AI, and computational neuroscience. His recent work includes GIS-based flood risk modelling with the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy to understand Accra's growing exposure to flooding, alongside a machine learning thesis predicting road traffic accident severity using XGBoost and Optuna-tuned models. He's attended the Climate Change AI Summer School, Cohere Labs ML Summer School, and TReND in Africa's CAMINA Summer School in computational neuroscience, reflecting the breadth of problems he's drawn to solve with data.

Alongside his research, Elvis is deeply invested in growing the data science community across Africa. He founded and led the Data Science Wing of UGASS, building it into a 100+ member community and securing 500 DataCamp licenses for members, and currently serves as a Zindi Ambassador, leading data science and AI initiatives across Ghana. As a Tableau Academic Ambassador, he hosted 6+ workshops and competitions that trained 300+ students in data visualisation, and he co-organizes Google Developer Groups on Campus at the University of Ghana. He speaks about the intersection of applied ML research and the grassroots work of building the next generation of data practitioners.

Elvis Kwabena Asare Nkrumah is a Data Scientist and incoming Master's student in Data Science at Bowling Green State University, with a research focus spanning interpretable and uncertainty-aware machine learning for healthcare, climate AI, and compu... Show more

Daniel Binggeli is the CTO at Puzzle ITC, an open-source-driven company, where he brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. With expertise in software development, architecture, and Platform Engineering, Daniel is passionate about how technical innovation can align with organizational transformation to empower teams and streamline operations.

What sets Daniel apart is his ability to connect and navigate across a diverse range of topics. From AI to sustainability in IT, and from his role as a hands-on CTO to his life as a dedicated family man and self-sufficient homesteader, Daniel thrives at the intersection of seemingly contrasting domains. This broad perspective allows him to approach challenges with creativity and balance, leveraging insights from all aspects of his life.

Throughout his career, Daniel has taken on roles such as developer, architect, and team lead, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of the software development lifecycle and operational dynamics. His blend of technical depth, leadership, and versatility makes him a driving force for impactful and sustainable solutions, both in technology and beyond.

Daniel Binggeli is the CTO at Puzzle ITC, an open-source-driven company, where he brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. With expertise in software development, architecture, and Platform Engineering, Daniel is passionate about how te... Show more

Cloud Engineer with experience in backend development and Cloud Infrastructure automation. Passionate about distributed collaboration, community mentorship, and solving complex problems from first principles.

Cloud Engineer with experience in backend development and Cloud Infrastructure automation. Passionate about distributed collaboration, community mentorship, and solving complex problems from first principles. Show more

Monika Rajput is a Senior Technical Consultant at Ahead, where she helps build real-world data and cloud solutions. Over the years, she’s worked with four early-stage startups, shaping products from idea to launch. Alongside her technical work, she’s passionate about helping others grow in tech. She has mentored over 200+ students and actively contributes to the community as a CNCF Ambassador and organiser of CNCF Gurugram.

Monika is also the founder of TMS: The Monika Rajput Stack, a podcast where she shares stories from the world of data, AI, and cloud, featuring people doing meaningful work in tech. She’s currently serving as a Program Committee Member for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in China, Japan, and India. Her goal is to make technology more open, relatable, and accessible, especially for those who are just getting started.

Monika Rajput is a Senior Technical Consultant at Ahead, where she helps build real-world data and cloud solutions. Over the years, she’s worked with four early-stage startups, shaping products from idea to launch. Alongside her technical work, she’s... Show more

Anders Lybecker is a Principal Architect at Microsoft. He has over 20+ years of experience as an architect and has worked with some of the biggest accounts at Microsoft such as VW, WHO, Vestas, NHS, Nokia… He is a former Pricipal Engineering Manager, Global Black Belt IoT specialist and Technical Evangelist at Microsoft.

Anders specializes in digital transformation through cloud technologies, AI, software, and process optimization. His passion is sustainability through green software saving the world one system at a time.

Anders Lybecker is a Principal Architect at Microsoft. He has over 20+ years of experience as an architect and has worked with some of the biggest accounts at Microsoft such as VW, WHO, Vestas, NHS, Nokia… He is a former Pricipal Engineering Manager,... Show more

Marlow is a Senior Engineer working on scheduling at NVIDIA. She also is a chair for the CNCF Environmental Sustainability TAG. Marlow has expertise in resource management, the AI/ML Kubernetes cloud compute ecosystem, embedded systems, high performance compute system tools, kernel drivers, tracing libraries, and security. Marlow's interests lie in optimizing the cloud native ecosystem for both performance and sustainability.

Marlow is a Senior Engineer working on scheduling at NVIDIA. She also is a chair for the CNCF Environmental Sustainability TAG. Marlow has expertise in resource management, the AI/ML Kubernetes cloud compute ecosystem, embedded systems, high performa... Show more

Customer and quality focused mobile engineer in love with mobile platforms. I've been building software for quite a while: over 16 years of software development experience, 14 years of iOS. I have experience working on great products and I am excited to see them used.

Customer and quality focused mobile engineer in love with mobile platforms. I've been building software for quite a while: over 16 years of software development experience, 14 years of iOS. I have experience working on great products and I am excited... Show more

Karam is a Lead Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience yelling at computers, who is currently helping save the world at Kraken (ex-Octopus Energy). From pricing up washing machines to customising coffins... tailoring your next package holiday & now saving the universe by controlling your electric vehicle while you sleep… unfortunately for you, you’ve probably run into code that Karam has written at some point in your life. He is a passionate polyglot who cares about building impactful, resilient & people-first software engineering teams. When not coding, he can be found either brewing coffee, watching football, being a Dad or having conversations with... an AI agent in the cloud somewhere.

Karam is a Lead Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience yelling at computers, who is currently helping save the world at Kraken (ex-Octopus Energy). From pricing up washing machines to customising coffins... tailoring your next package hol... Show more

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design.
I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years.
My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary cloud provider at work. 
From the beginning, I was impressed by how cloud technologies help engineers in their work and help deliver solutions much faster and easier. 
For the last four years, my interests and work mainly focused on serverless infrastructure, containerized applications, and search. 
Besides that, I am also curious about other cloud providers, like GCP and Azure.

I'm the AWS Community Builder.

Speaker and co-organizer of the "Mambo Jambo Cloud Talks" community meetup in Prague.

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design. I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years. My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary clou... Show more

Hello, it's Cephas here, I'm a software engineer with experience in cross-platform app development, and I'm also passionate about graphics and UX design. I love using my skills to create experiences that make people's lives better. Am glad you checked me out here!

Hello, it's Cephas here, I'm a software engineer with experience in cross-platform app development, and I'm also passionate about graphics and UX design. I love using my skills to create experiences that make people's lives better. Am glad you checke... Show more

Charanpal Singh is a global strategist, mentor, and ecosystem builder with over a decade of experience in international relations, business development, Social Activities, Entrepreneurship and innovation. He has worked with leading institutions and corporations in Australia and India, including Vodafone, Coles, and Charles Darwin University, Basware, Teamlease EdTech, UPES where he specialized in global partnerships, student mobility, business development, sales & marketing, customer experience, relationship building, and many more fields.

As the Founder & CEO of the GORI Foundation, he is driving initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, empowering students, educators, and communities. He actively mentors startups and innovators through the Ministry of Education’s Institution Innovation Council (India), Jagriti Enterprises, and other platforms, helping early-stage ventures shape their growth journey.

Charanpal is a recognized Innovation Ambassador, mentor, and evaluator for the Government of India’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, and regularly collaborates with universities worldwide to create opportunities for cross-cultural learning, student exchange, and knowledge transfer. He is also well-versed in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and other advanced digital solutions, bringing a tech-driven edge to his expertise. He has hands-on experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva, WordPress, and a range of emerging AI tools such as ChatGPT Gamma, etc., leveraging these platforms to drive impact in business, education, and innovation.

A visionary thought leader at the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and technology, he is passionate about building global bridges, enabling innovation-driven growth, and creating social impact at scale.

Charanpal Singh is a global strategist, mentor, and ecosystem builder with over a decade of experience in international relations, business development, Social Activities, Entrepreneurship and innovation. He has worked with leading institutions and c... Show more

Armagan Karatosun (He/him), holds an MSc in High-Performance Computing from Istanbul Technical University with 8+ years of industry experience. As a Cloud Data Services Expert at EUMETSAT, he specializes in crafting cloud-based solutions. His focus is on creating resilient and event-driven infrastructure tailored for advanced applications like AI/ML and high-performance workloads. He is an expert in cloud technologies, particularly Kubernetes and OpenStack.

Armagan Karatosun (He/him), holds an MSc in High-Performance Computing from Istanbul Technical University with 8+ years of industry experience. As a Cloud Data Services Expert at EUMETSAT, he specializes in crafting cloud-based solutions. His focus i... Show more

Deepak John Reji is an experienced NLP practitioner and researcher who specializes in developing and designing solutions for data science products. He is passionate about domain-centric data science development and advocates for responsible and ethical AI development. Deepak enjoys working with social science and environmental data and creates videos showcasing various prototypes and AI tutorials. Additionally, he hosts the D4 Data Channel podcast, where he interviews industry experts and academicians in the fields of Data Science and Sustainability.

Deepak strongly believes in the power of open source and the democratization of AI. He actively contributes to open-source projects and shares his models and packages in Huggingface and PyPI repositories. His recent research focuses on Immigration and Integration Research, as well as studying human and community interactions in third places using AI and data.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-john-reji/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepakjohnreji
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4azuuXAAAAAJ&hl=en

Deepak John Reji is an experienced NLP practitioner and researcher who specializes in developing and designing solutions for data science products. He is passionate about domain-centric data science development and advocates for responsible and ethic... Show more

Mark Heckler, MBA is the Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne.
He has worked with key players in numerous industries and organizations to develop, deliver, and maintain critical capabilities securely, on time, and on budget. Mark is an open source contributor, author of Spring Boot: Up and Running (https://bit.ly/springbootbook), and a licensed, instrument-rated pilot.

Mark Heckler, MBA is the Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne. He has worked with key players in numerous industries and organizations to develop, deliver, and maintain critical capabilities securely, on time, and on budget. Mark is an o... Show more

Faith Njah is a professional Technology Advocate at Algo Coding Experts, a software company based in Spain. She is also a software engineer with a strong background in building technical solutions and creating impactful content. She excels at breaking down complex technical concepts and making them accessible to diverse audiences, from developers to non-technical users.

Faith has collaborated with international teams, engaging developers, writing technical articles, and delivering insightful presentations on emerging technologies. She continuously bridges the gap between technology and end users through advocacy, documentation, and hands-on demonstrations.

With a keen interest in developing innovative solutions, Faith is committed to driving impact in Technology industry.

Faith Njah is a professional Technology Advocate at Algo Coding Experts, a software company based in Spain. She is also a software engineer with a strong background in building technical solutions and creating impactful content. She excels at breakin... Show more