Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer, and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning and student academic support systems. Her background spans the education system, from classroom teaching and department leadership to district, county, state, and higher education administration. A champion for student success and equity, her work consistently translates research and emerging practices into innovative and actionable strategies for leaders, educators, and students, driving continuous improvement for schools and community organizations.

Dr. Jennifer Elemen is an award-winning education leader, writer, and speaker who designs and facilitates professional learning and student academic support systems. Her background spans the education system, from classroom teaching and department le... Show more

Lindsey Treadway, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a school-based speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience serving students and partnering with educators. She is the founder of Talk Teach Repeat, PLLC, a therapist-owned organization supporting schools through related services and innovative MTSS approaches. Her work focuses on early speech-sound development, phonological awareness, and practical ways schools can reach students earlier while making better use of specialized SLP expertise.

Lindsey Treadway, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a school-based speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience serving students and partnering with educators. She is the founder of Talk Teach Repeat, PLLC, a therapist-owned organization support... Show more

Dy is the owner of Edington Advisory Group, providing fractional CISO services for defense contractors, as well as CMMC advisory and preparation services. She served as Director of Information Security for BlueHalo leading their successful CMMC program. During her tenure at BlueHalo, Dy spearheaded international travel policy and implementation, inter-departmental process development, oversaw the development of a proactive cybersecurity program focused on M&A, established supply chain support for subcontractors, and built the InfoSec branch of the Cyber team. Dy then served as Director of Information Security for AV, leading the CMMC-related integration post acquisition. She has a MS in Information Technology Management, is a CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) and CISM. Prior to coming into IT/Cyber, Dy spent 20 years in Classical Education, where she managed regulatory obligations for cottage schools and cooperatives, developed curricula, led community education program development, and taught high school science. Her favorite Stoic is Marcus Aurelius.

Dy is the owner of Edington Advisory Group, providing fractional CISO services for defense contractors, as well as CMMC advisory and preparation services. She served as Director of Information Security for BlueHalo leading their successful CMMC progr... Show more

Harshavardhan Malla is an Information Systems Security Engineer at the Public Sector, supporting the security, reliability, and compliance of mission-critical government IT systems. His work focuses on infrastructure hardening, vulnerability remediation, and operational security across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-adjacent environments.

He regularly works with established security and regulatory frameworks such as NIST and CJIS, ensuring systems meet mandated standards while remaining stable and maintainable. His interests include secure system design, compliance automation, and improving the long-term resilience of public-sector technology platforms.

In addition to his public-sector role, Harshavardhan is a 3× Co-Founder, including Digitailor, an AI-powered career optimization platform.

Harshavardhan Malla is an Information Systems Security Engineer at the Public Sector, supporting the security, reliability, and compliance of mission-critical government IT systems. His work focuses on infrastructure hardening, vulnerability remediat... Show more

Hari Vamsi Krishna is a wastewater infrastructure analytics specialist focused on GIS, spatial-temporal analytics, and data-driven decision-making for municipal infrastructure systems. His work combines geospatial intelligence, condition assessment analytics, enterprise data management, and business intelligence to support infrastructure planning, rehabilitation prioritization, and operational performance improvement. He has experience developing analytical frameworks, dashboards, and digital workflows using GIS, Power BI, Python, and enterprise geodatabases. His research and speaking interests include infrastructure intelligence, predictive analytics, sewer rehabilitation planning, and digital transformation in utility asset management.

Hari Vamsi Krishna is a wastewater infrastructure analytics specialist focused on GIS, spatial-temporal analytics, and data-driven decision-making for municipal infrastructure systems. His work combines geospatial intelligence, condition assessment a... Show more

Marina Sukhomlinova is the Founder & President of Womafreesm, a U.S. 501(c)(3) Public Charity and a global infrastructure for women’s influence. She designs systems that turn women’s lived experiences into data and evidence that can shape new rules, laws, standards, technologies and institutional decisions.

She leads the development of the Women’s Life-Cycle Economy Index, a global research programme examining where economies, healthcare, labour markets, law and AI rely on incomplete models of human life that overlook women’s real life cycles. This work provides the research foundation for the Equal Consideration Standard, a practical framework for assessing whether policies, technologies, medical protocols and workplace systems account for women’s lives.

Her current work also examines age and gender bias in AI, recruitment and marketing, with a focus on women aged 45-64. Marina speaks about women’s institutional influence, women’s life-cycle economics, AI bias, evidence-led policy and the design of systems that reflect women’s lived reality.

Marina Sukhomlinova is the Founder & President of Womafreesm, a U.S. 501(c)(3) Public Charity and a global infrastructure for women’s influence. She designs systems that turn women’s lived experiences into data and evidence that can shape new rules, ... Show more

Sandeep kumar Chittimalli is a Senior Data Scientist and AI/ML Expert specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Earth Science, Remote Sensing, and Satellite Image Processing, with more than a decade of experience driving innovation across federal, scientific, and academic research domains. He currently serves as Chair of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), East North Carolina Section (ENCS) and is a Senior Member of IEEE GRSS, Board Member of GCSAYN, and Chair of the GCSAYN Research Committee Advisory Group, while also serving as an IET Advisor and AI Collective Research Triangle Chapter Lead. He currently leads AI/ML and data science initiatives at Synectics supporting a large federal organization in the United States and has a long-standing history of supporting high-impact federal research projects. His past contributions encompass prestigious organizations including NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Image Processing Laboratories. With dual master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Sandeep excels in architecting scalable data science environments, automating complex workflows, processing and analyzing satellite imagery, and delivering actionable insights through advanced AI/ML model development and deployment. He brings deep expertise in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning across a wide range of scientific, technical, and operational applications, enabling data-driven solutions and enhancing mission-critical decision-making in federal and research domains. Sandeep has extensive experience working with both federal and academic research projects, successfully translating complex scientific and operational goals into innovative, scalable, and data-driven solutions. His multidisciplinary expertise enables him to bridge advanced AI/ML methodologies with Earth science, remote sensing, satellite image processing, image analysis, and scientific computing, addressing complex challenges involving large-scale and high-dimensional datasets. As an active contributor and recognized expert within the technical and research community, Sandeep has served as a judge and reviewer for numerous research, technology, and innovation events, as well as for well-known national and international conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Through these roles, he has contributed to the evaluation of research and emerging technologies across diverse areas of science, engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. He is known for providing constructive, timely, and rigorous evaluations and for supporting the recognition, advancement, and dissemination of high-quality research and innovative ideas. Through his professional leadership and community engagement, Sandeep is committed to advancing the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, and intelligent systems. He remains passionate about staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and continuously exploring new ways to apply AI and data-driven approaches to solve complex real-world problems. Through technical leadership, research, mentorship, professional service, and collaboration, he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with intelligent systems while contributing to the growth of the broader scientific, engineering, and AI communities.

Sandeep kumar Chittimalli is a Senior Data Scientist and AI/ML Expert specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Earth Science, Remote Sensing, and Satellite Image Processing, with more than a decade of experience drivin... Show more

Ceri is an interactions specialist, chaologist and trainee neuroscientist, adept at helping people at all levels work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she's poised to make evidence-based research accessible and useful to leaders who care about a more effective approach.

As a qualified coach, and a team dynamics & systemic interventions consultant with more than a decade of hands-on experience working with senior leadership teams in government, large multinational private and public organisations and fledgling start-ups, Ceri is at her best when she's helping you and your people find some calm in the chaos.

Tea in hand, Ceri works globally and is continually delighted to speak with audiences worldwide, mostly about the beautiful intermingling of behavioural science and hopeful future-focused transformation.

She also loves researching and talking about brains - because once a nerd, always a nerd...

Ceri is an interactions specialist, chaologist and trainee neuroscientist, adept at helping people at all levels work together more effectively. With a background in teaching, she's poised to make evidence-based research accessible and useful to lead... Show more

Cooper Squirrell is the founder of UrVote and Veri Network. He's building practical blockchain products focused on governance, identity, and digital trust. With a focus on making blockchain simple enough to integrate into everyday life.

Cooper Squirrell is the founder of UrVote and Veri Network. He's building practical blockchain products focused on governance, identity, and digital trust. With a focus on making blockchain simple enough to integrate into everyday life. Show more

Rebson Mendes é Tecnólogo em Processos Gerenciais e mestrando em Administração pela UFRN. Atualmente, ocupa o cargo de Gerente Técnico na Empresa Gestora de Ativos do Rio Grande do Norte (EMGERN), onde lidera projetos focados em eficiência administrativa e governança pública. Sua formação académica inclui pós-graduações em Gestão Pública, Auditoria e Perícia Contábil. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência na área de tecnologia, é autor dos livros "Excel do Básico ao Dashboard" e "Governança na Prática: Como Estruturas Públicas Enxutas Podem Alcançar Alta Eficiência". Como educador e criador de conteúdo, acumula mais de 160 mil visualizações em seu canal no YouTube, onde promove a interseção entre tecnologia, gestão e agilidade.

Rebson Mendes é Tecnólogo em Processos Gerenciais e mestrando em Administração pela UFRN. Atualmente, ocupa o cargo de Gerente Técnico na Empresa Gestora de Ativos do Rio Grande do Norte (EMGERN), onde lidera projetos focados em eficiência administra... Show more

Ariane Djeupang is a ML Engineer and Project/Program Manager, a Microsoft MVP Awardee passionate about fostering community growth and innovation in the tech industry.
She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, actively participating in the tech and non-tech communities and other initiatives that empower underrepresented groups in technology.
Her commitment to mentorship and community-driven change drives her efforts to create supportive environments where everyone can thrive and excel, and have a sincere sense of belonging.

Ariane Djeupang is a ML Engineer and Project/Program Manager, a Microsoft MVP Awardee passionate about fostering community growth and innovation in the tech industry. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, actively participating in ... Show more

I build teams that thrive. I’m an impact-driven leader, blending innovation, creativity and agile leadership to create inclusive cultures centred on learning and delivering - and having fun doing it.

I build teams that thrive. I’m an impact-driven leader, blending innovation, creativity and agile leadership to create inclusive cultures centred on learning and delivering - and having fun doing it. Show more

Michael Toguchi helps mission-driven institutions modernize the systems behind scholarships, grants, accommodations, and admissions so they can focus on their most impactful work.

As Chief Strategy Officer at Tectonic, he connects strategy, leadership, and business processes with the right technology solutions.

He speaks to higher education leaders, nonprofit executives, and association decision-makers about using smart systems to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and improve outcomes without drowning in technical detail. His approach helps audiences see technology as a strategic tool, not a black box.

With 25+ years in education technology and nonprofit operations, Michael has led digital transformation for universities, nonprofits, think tanks, and foundations.

He oversees Tectonic's Orchestrate platform, which has processed more than 5 million applications and awarded more than $100 million in scholarships and grants.

Orchestrate serves institutions including Stanford, UC Davis, Rutgers, PG&E, the Roddenberry Foundation, Google, and LIME Connect, as well as smaller colleges and accessibility offices, empowering them to deliver greater equity, compliance, and service at scale.

Michael Toguchi helps mission-driven institutions modernize the systems behind scholarships, grants, accommodations, and admissions so they can focus on their most impactful work. As Chief Strategy Officer at Tectonic, he connects strategy, leader... Show more

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de
Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados
de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE
UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard,
en Cambridge, Massachusetts,
EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de
las Organizaciones, Facultad de Psicología
UBA. Contador Público. Profesor de
Negociación, persuasión y comunicación estrategica en grado y posgrado.
Vicepresidente de la Comisión de Negociación del Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Entrenador, mentor y consultor de negociadores.
Apasionado investigador y creador de contenido sobre negociación, persuasión y comunicación interpersonal.
Profesional independiente, socio fundador de Visión y Estrategia Consultores.

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard, en Cambridge, Massachusetts, EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de las Organizacion... Show more

Christopher Kemper is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 23 years of distinguished military service, a decorated combat leader, and a non-traditional problem solver who now helps businesses win on digital ground.

Chris began his career at the Virginia Military Institute, earning a B.A. in International Studies and Modern Languages. Over two decades of service, he held command and leadership roles at every level, including Deputy Commander of Camp Marmal Garrison Command in Afghanistan and Commander of the 1st Squadron, 108th Cavalry. His work in reconnaissance, intelligence, and operational strategy sharpened his analytical mindset and built his reputation for solving complex challenges by viewing them through an unconventional lens.

After retiring from the Army, Chris transitioned into civilian business leadership, managing global software development teams and leading multi-million dollar government contracts. This blend of military precision and civilian innovation laid the groundwork for co-founding EMILY Revolutionary Marketing Group®, where he now leads strategic growth for clients across industries.

At EMILY, Chris merges his strengths in analytics, systems thinking, and team leadership with cutting-edge digital marketing — offering SEO-first, AI-integrated strategies that help businesses grow their online visibility, attract qualified leads, and scale effectively. EMILY’s clients include national franchises, local nonprofits, manufacturers, and fast-growing service brands seeking a competitive edge.

Chris holds an MBA from Brenau University and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. His certifications include Google Digital Marketing, Google Generative AI Leader, SERanking, Google Search & Display Ads, Surfer AI Search and Meta Marketing Analytics.

A proud father, husband, and dog dad, Chris lives in Newberry, South Carolina with his wife Molly and daughters Ellis and Madeline. Whether deploying troops or building brands, he leads with clarity, data, and purpose.

Christopher Kemper is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 23 years of distinguished military service, a decorated combat leader, and a non-traditional problem solver who now helps businesses win on digital ground. Chris began his career at... Show more

Soy ingeniera informática y consultora de Power Platform. Mi experiencia principal está en soluciones low-code con Power Apps, Power Automate y SharePoint, y actualmente estoy especializándome en Data, Microsoft Fabric y Power BI.

Además de mi trabajo técnico, participo activamente en formación, comunidades tecnológicas y asociacionismo juvenil. Soy Directora de Formación en #MurciaTIP, coordinadora del programa #PowerUS, presidenta de INFOMUN y Secretaria General de la Federación de Junior Empresas de la Región de Murcia (FEJERM).

Como ponente, me gusta compartir conocimiento desde un enfoque claro, práctico y cercano, conectando tecnología, datos y personas.

Soy ingeniera informática y consultora de Power Platform. Mi experiencia principal está en soluciones low-code con Power Apps, Power Automate y SharePoint, y actualmente estoy especializándome en Data, Microsoft Fabric y Power BI. Además de mi tra... Show more

Silvia Triboni is a lawyer with an MBA in Public Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. She has a degree in Sustainability and Human Responsibility from the University of Lisbon and in Coaching and Mentoring from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation.

She is a lecturer, consultant and journalist focusing on the theme of active longevity and intergenerational harmony in companies, in Brazil and Portugal, and has lectured in several countries. She is columnist and international correspondent for companies linked to the interests of people 50+, working in Brazil and Portugal.

An activist against ageism, she is director of the StopIdadism Association in Portugal.

A writer, she has launched the book Employability 50+ in Portugal and Brazil, which presents useful information and strategies for a successful career in maturity, and Intentional Longevity®, with a foreword by Dr Alexandre Kalache, a book aimed at encouraging the conscious construction of a life with purpose, healthy habits and choices.

In his Centenarian Expedition project, he has explored the Blue Zones® and other regions where their inhabitants are exceptionally healthy and long-lived, in order to publicise good practices to his audience.

Silvia Triboni is a lawyer with an MBA in Public Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. She has a degree in Sustainability and Human Responsibility from the University of Lisbon and in Coaching and Mentoring from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation... Show more

Sara Hoshooley is a fundraising consultant and coach who LOVES working with small fundraising teams to create customized strategies that raise more money.

As a former small charity Executive Director she understands the challenges and opportunities facing small but mighty nonprofits and teams. She is the founder of Charity Shift, a Toronto based company that offers customized fundraising plans, strategy and coaching to organizations in Canada and internationally

Sara Hoshooley is a fundraising consultant and coach who LOVES working with small fundraising teams to create customized strategies that raise more money. As a former small charity Executive Director she understands the challenges and opportunitie... Show more

Daniella leads Microsoft’s AI Business Processes partner ecosystem for nonprofit and K–12 education across Asia. She works with Business Central, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 Sales partners to help nonprofits and educational institutions modernize operations and adopt AI responsibly through the Microsoft Elevate program.
A purpose‑driven leader with over 20 years of experience, Daniella has led large‑scale, multi‑stakeholder initiatives spanning digital transformation, sustainability, and enterprise AI. Her career includes driving renewable energy adoption across Latin America at GE and enabling enterprise AI adoption through strategic partnerships at AWS.
Before joining Microsoft, Daniella founded LEMA, a play‑based, screen‑free AI literacy initiative focused on child wellbeing and future readiness. She is passionate about human‑centred technology, ethical AI, and helping partners grow scalable practices that deliver both commercial success and social impact.

Daniella leads Microsoft’s AI Business Processes partner ecosystem for nonprofit and K–12 education across Asia. She works with Business Central, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 Sales partners to help nonprofits and educational institutions moderniz... Show more

Bibin Prathap is a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft Foundry) and AI & Analytics Leader
with 14+ years of experience driving enterprise-grade AI transformations for
government and private sector clients across Abu Dhabi, UAE.

His expertise spans the full AI stack — from mission-critical ERP deployments
to cutting-edge Graph RAG systems for sovereign cloud environments. He is the
creator of VeritasGraph, an open-source reference architecture that solves
"Vector Blindness" in standard RAG implementations, delivering high-precision,
citation-backed AI for government-grade workloads.

Bibin regularly publishes technical guides on Medium and the Microsoft MVP
platform, covering topics ranging from AI-powered agents to real-time analytics.
He bridges the gap between Microsoft Foundry capabilities and real-world
enterprise deployment challenges in the Middle East.

Bibin Prathap is a Microsoft MVP (Microsoft Foundry) and AI & Analytics Leader with 14+ years of experience driving enterprise-grade AI transformations for government and private sector clients across Abu Dhabi, UAE. His expertise spans the fu... Show more

With a rich background of over 6+ years in the industry, I personally take charge of steering global Cloud. Currently, I'm hands-on, managing end-to-end responsibilities while prioritizing best practices.

But it's more than just Cloud, Devops, build and Operations for me. I'm here to share my expertise on a personal level. I want to coach individuals guiding them toward becoming not just job-ready, but corporate-ready with all my experiences and learnings. Let's embark on this journey together with a sprinkle of my expertise☺️.

Conducted Online and offline sessions for IT enthusiasts and Working Professionals.
✅AWS Community Builder

I was speaker in below events:
🏆AWS Community Event
🏆 Women In Tech India
🏆 All Day DevOps
🏆Lunch & Learn
🏆Engineer HUB

🏆 LinkedIn Top Voice for Cloud Computing
🏆 LinkedIn Top Voice for DevOps

✅Technical Content Writer at Hashnode👩‍💻

With a rich background of over 6+ years in the industry, I personally take charge of steering global Cloud. Currently, I'm hands-on, managing end-to-end responsibilities while prioritizing best practices. But it's more than just Cloud, Devops, bui... Show more

Thuy is an entrepreneur and business executive with international experience across Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States. Her work spans fintech, blockchain, banking, digital transformation and innovation that connect technology with real-work impacts. Throughout her career, she worked with startups, financial institutions and government agencies to develop innovation ecosystems, and support inclusive economic growth. She co-founded FADO Go, a blockchain ecommerce company that provides loyalty solutions to businesses. Currently, she leads the development of a large-scale cultural infrastructure project that combines culture, education, technology and community engagement through collaboration between government and private-sector partners in Vietnam. The initative explores how emerging technologies can strengthen public trust, cultural participation, and long-term sustainability.
As a speaker, Thuy has spoken at blockchain and innovation conferences in Vietnam and internationally, advocating for decentralization and real-world applications that improve everyday life.

Thuy is an entrepreneur and business executive with international experience across Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States. Her work spans fintech, blockchain, banking, digital transformation and innovation that connect techn... Show more

Blair Lee is International Education Partnerships Manager at Team Monolith, a Korea-based EdTech company developing Codle, an AI-powered classroom learning platform. Her role focuses on helping international schools explore how AI can be introduced into teaching and learning in a practical and curriculum-aligned way.

Before working on global education projects, Blair built her foundation in education through Korean language teaching and classroom support. Her experience in developing learning materials and giving student feedback shaped her understanding of what teachers need to make learning work in real classrooms.

At Team Monolith, she supports international school partnerships and AI education implementation across global education markets, including the Middle East. She also works on teacher training initiatives that help schools move beyond standalone AI tools and build structured learning workflows.

At GESS Dubai 2026, she will share a strategic framework for helping international schools turn AI investment into measurable learning impact through curriculum integration, teacher-led implementation, and verifiable learning evidence.

Blair Lee is International Education Partnerships Manager at Team Monolith, a Korea-based EdTech company developing Codle, an AI-powered classroom learning platform. Her role focuses on helping international schools explore how AI can be introduced i... Show more

Don Torrez has conducted 750+ consultations with 450+ local government organizations and commercial businesses in 43 United States, Canada, and Australia. He has worked on solving accessibility issues with: The Department of Justice, The Office of Civil Rights, The Department of Homeland Security, The Federal ADA Organization, and The Small Business Administration. He has been a featured speaker at more than 33 conferences and directed or participated in 30 webinars and podcasts on web and software accessibility. He serves as an expert witness for law firms regarding web accessibility. He is a Certified Accessibility Coordinator at the University of Missouri and the Great Plains ADA Center.

Don Torrez has conducted 750+ consultations with 450+ local government organizations and commercial businesses in 43 United States, Canada, and Australia. He has worked on solving accessibility issues with: The Department of Justice, The Office of Ci... Show more

Lindsay Ellis Lee, Ph.D., is an educational psychologist, researcher, educator, and consultant specializing in gifted education, neurodiversity, creativity, and educational technology. She serves as a faculty member at Elmbridge University and is the Founder and Director of Advanced Learning Research & Consulting, LLC. Dr. Lee's work explores the intersection of gifted education, neurodiversity, creativity, and human-centered technology integration, with a focus on expanding access, opportunity, and talent development through strengths-based learning design. She has published research in leading gifted education and creativity journals, serves as Chair-Elect of the National Association for Gifted Children's Research & Evaluation Network, and collaborates with schools, universities, and educational organizations on research, program evaluation, and professional learning initiatives.

Lindsay Ellis Lee, Ph.D., is an educational psychologist, researcher, educator, and consultant specializing in gifted education, neurodiversity, creativity, and educational technology. She serves as a faculty member at Elmbridge University and is the... Show more

Stella Ihenacho is an Enterprise AI Delivery Leader, institution builder, and TEDx speaker who works across enterprise transformation, leadership development, and economic mobility.

At Red Hat, Stella leads the Release Train Engineers supporting the Data & AI organization, helping translate strategy into coordinated delivery across teams and initiatives. Her work focuses on AI-enabled operating models, enterprise agility, leadership alignment, and the systems organizations need to deliver value in an era of rapid technological change.

Beyond the enterprise, Stella builds institutions that expand access and advancement. She serves as Chief Operating Officer of the African Immigrant Collective, a global leadership ecosystem helping African immigrants thrive professionally, economically, and civically. She is also Co-Founder and Agile Faculty Lead at NSTAR Technologies, where she helps professionals reposition their experience, develop market-relevant capabilities, and advance into higher-impact careers.

A Nigerian-born, first-generation immigrant, Stella brings a distinctive perspective on leadership, reinvention, and building pathways where none previously existed. Her speaking integrates enterprise AI delivery, the future of work, leadership, career mobility, and the African immigrant experience.

Stella is a 2026 Women in Technology Woman to Watch Honoree, a TEDx speaker, and a contributor to global conversations on Agile leadership and enterprise transformation. Her central message is clear: leadership is not only about finding your place within existing systems—it is also about building better systems that allow others to advance.

Stella Ihenacho is an Enterprise AI Delivery Leader, institution builder, and TEDx speaker who works across enterprise transformation, leadership development, and economic mobility. At Red Hat, Stella leads the Release Train Engineers supporting t... Show more

Dr. Mikel Chamblee is a Marine Corps veteran, cybersecurity executive, educator, and researcher with extensive experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). His professional background spans the military, financial services, higher education, and consulting sectors, including leading cybersecurity and third-party risk audits for a Department of Defense-affiliated financial institution and co-founding a cybersecurity consulting firm.

Dr. Chamblee holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology with a focus on cybersecurity, an MBA in Information Assurance with military honors, and a B.S. from The University of Texas at Dallas. He also holds CISA, CDPSE, CTPRP, and CRVPM certifications, along with multiple machine learning and generative AI credentials. His doctoral research examined the influence of organizational culture on security behavior through the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the ISACA Greater Houston Chapter and supports cybersecurity initiatives through Texas VIRT and the Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary. An active researcher and speaker, his work focuses on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, governance, and security culture. His recent publication, Empowering AI-Driven Health Data Sovereignty for Ethical Transformation, reflects his ongoing commitment to advancing responsible technology practices.

Outside of his professional work, Dr. Chamblee enjoys living aboard his sailboat, mentoring future cybersecurity professionals through CyberPatriot and the U.S. Cyber Team, and managing a wildlife refuge ranch that includes a certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation.

Dr. Mikel Chamblee is a Marine Corps veteran, cybersecurity executive, educator, and researcher with extensive experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). His professional background spans the military, financial se... Show more

Dr. Irene Udebuana is a doctor, medical robotics developer and social impact leader working at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence and innovation.

She is the founder of RobotProf, a healthcare ed-tech startup helping healthcare professionals learn and use AI for research, clinical practice and innovation. Through RobotProf, she works with healthcare professionals to build practical skills in AI, data and technology.

Her work has been recognised with the She Leads Africa 50 Under 30 Rising Motherland Mogul Award 2026 and the Global Sustainability Awards 2025, SME100 Nigeria 25 under 25 awards, among other recognitions. n 2023, she became the first Nigerian student interviewed and featured in the British Dental Journal for her work at the intersection of medicine and robotics. She has built AI projects in healthcare research and is interested in how AI, machine learning and robotics can be applied to real healthcare challenges, particularly in Nigeria.

At 22, while in her final year of med school, Irene founded Kids in LET, a nonprofit introducing children in underserved communities to climate technology.

She graduated from the University of Nigeria with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2024, receiving distinctions and being named Best Graduating Female Student.

Dr. Irene Udebuana is a doctor, medical robotics developer and social impact leader working at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence and innovation. She is the founder of RobotProf, a healthcare ed-tech startup helping healthcar... Show more

Dr. Annis Stubbs is a C-suite executive, executive coach, and the founder of The Papyrus Group. Over two decades she has led brand, people, and community work inside mission-driven organizations, including as a Chief People Officer. She has spoken at the Clinton Global Initiative, the University of Michigan, and Techonomy. She speaks on brand, people, and equity, and on what it takes to lead through growth and change. She is an Aspen Institute Fellow and holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University.

Dr. Annis Stubbs is a C-suite executive, executive coach, and the founder of The Papyrus Group. Over two decades she has led brand, people, and community work inside mission-driven organizations, including as a Chief People Officer. She has spoken at... Show more

Miłosz is a mobile security specialist at Reversec, having previously spent entirely too much time working in academia. Outside of technical work, his primary interests are in education and the culture of education.

Miłosz is a mobile security specialist at Reversec, having previously spent entirely too much time working in academia. Outside of technical work, his primary interests are in education and the culture of education. Show more