Government, Social Sector & Education

Valued individuals involved in shaping public policies, providing essential services, and promoting education, tirelessly looking to improve society and empower citizens

Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn Johnson

Dr. Evelyn Johnson is Vice President of Research at Riverside Insights, where she leads research initiatives focused on educational assessment, equity, and student learning outcomes. Her work spans cognitive, academic, and social emotional assessment, with an emphasis on helping educators and school systems make informed, data-driven decisions that support all learners.

With extensive experience in psychometrics, educational research, and assessment interpretation, Evelyn collaborates with districts, researchers, and educational leaders to examine how assessment practices can better identify student strengths and improve access to learning opportunities. She has presented on topics including multilingual learner assessment, gifted identification, equitable use of data, and evidence-based educational decision-making.

Evelyn is passionate about translating complex research into practical strategies educators can apply in schools and districts to improve outcomes for diverse student populations.

Dr. Evelyn Johnson is Vice President of Research at Riverside Insights, where she leads research initiatives focused on educational assessment, equity, and student learning outcomes. Her work spans cognitive, academic, and social emotional assessment... Show more

Bingzhuo Tian

Bingzhuo Tian

Bingzhuo Tian is a 2023 undergraduate in Applied Physics at Hebei University of Technology and President of the AI Innovation Society. Active in campus open-source communities, he has organized cross-university hackathons and open-source training camps, and served as a teaching assistant for open-source learning programs. His frontline experience in managing corporate partnerships revealed governance gaps between commercial collaboration models and student volunteer protections. He led his society in establishing its first compliance review mechanism for campus-corporate collaboration and in formally recognizing non-code contributions. He is currently drafting the Campus-Corporate Collaboration SOP and the Student Contributor Rights Manifesto, aiming to institutionalize the spirit of "Community Over Code" within university ecosystems.

Bingzhuo Tian is a 2023 undergraduate in Applied Physics at Hebei University of Technology and President of the AI Innovation Society. Active in campus open-source communities, he has organized cross-university hackathons and open-source training cam... Show more

Stefan Göllner

Stefan Göllner

Stefan Göllner ist Innovationsmanager für Future Skills und KI beim Stifterband. Ein Schwerpunkt seiner Arbeit liegt seit 2020 auf Initiativen zur community-orientierten Weiterentwicklung des KI-Campus – die Lernplattform für Künstliche Intelligenz. Er entwickelt innovative Lernformate und engagiert sich für die partizipative Weiterentwicklung der Lernplattform und den Aufbau eines überregionalen Lern-Ökosystems in den KI-Campus HUBs. Seit 2025 koordiniert er die Taskforce »KI in der Hochschullehre« im Rahmen der Allianz für Future Skills.

Stefan Göllner ist Innovationsmanager für Future Skills und KI beim Stifterband. Ein Schwerpunkt seiner Arbeit liegt seit 2020 auf Initiativen zur community-orientierten Weiterentwicklung des KI-Campus – die Lernplattform für Künstliche Intelligenz. ... Show more

Priyal Jain

Priyal Jain

Priyal is the Founder of Hirednex and a seasoned HR professional turned Employability Skills Trainer. With a solid background in Human Resources, Priyal brings deep insights into what employers seek in candidates beyond technical knowledge. As part of CSR initiatives like UN Women, Priyal has led impactful job fairs and soft skills training sessions across educational institutions. Currently championing the use of Microsoft Copilot in soft skills development, Priyal combines HR acumen with AI-powered tools to empower students and job seekers with essential, real-world workplace competencies.

Priyal is the Founder of Hirednex and a seasoned HR professional turned Employability Skills Trainer. With a solid background in Human Resources, Priyal brings deep insights into what employers seek in candidates beyond technical knowledge. As part o... Show more

Susi Bauer

Susi Bauer

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant.

After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind conversations, knowledge, and tools with individuals and organisations to foster growth. Susi loves to collaborate to find better answers to old questions and create spaces where everyone's needs are recognised and met.

As a coach, she helps people embrace their authentic, curious selves. She's qualified in Knowledge-Based Coaching & ADHD Coaching and often works with adults with ADHD, entry- to mid-level managers, career changers, and leaders of volunteer organisations.
She also offers training, facilitation, and consulting to organisations and teams.

Susi Bauer (She/her or They/them) is a freelance ADHD Coach, Facilitator, Training Designer, and consultant. After a decade in the video games industry, she changed career paths following a late ADHD diagnosis. Her mission is to share kind convers... Show more

Sainan Zhang

Sainan Zhang

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

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

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

Erica Fells

Erica Fells

Erica is a learning strategist, facilitator, and speaker with experience across higher education, technology, healthcare, and luxury retail. She designs people centered learning experiences that help organizations navigate change, strengthen leadership, and create environments where people can thrive. Erica has led enterprise learning initiatives and enablement strategies supporting organizations including Stanford University, Cisco, and Cartier. Her work combines storytelling, behavioral insight, facilitation, and human connection to turn complex challenges into meaningful experiences that move people to action.

Erica is a learning strategist, facilitator, and speaker with experience across higher education, technology, healthcare, and luxury retail. She designs people centered learning experiences that help organizations navigate change, strengthen leadersh... Show more

Martin Hron

Martin Hron

Martin Hron is an offensive security researcher, reverse engineer, maker, and community builder with more than 30 years of hands-on experience across software, hardware, embedded systems, malware analysis, and security research. He currently works as a Staff Offensive Researcher at SentinelOne and is the founder and shepherd behind Security BSides Prague, one of the fastest-growing community-driven cybersecurity conferences in Europe.

His work sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, emerging technology, creativity, and human responsibility. Martin is known for combining deep technical knowledge with broader reflections on the societal impact of technology, AI, and automation. His talks often connect offensive security, reverse engineering, systems thinking, and the future of human decision-making in an increasingly automated world.

Over the years, he has spoken at international conferences including Black Hat and multiple community-driven events across Europe. His presentations range from low-level technical research and protocol analysis to keynote-style talks exploring how AI is changing not only cybersecurity, but the way humans create, decide, and collaborate.

Beyond research, Martin strongly advocates for FOSS, STEAM education, curiosity-driven learning, and community-first culture. He believes that while execution is becoming automated, responsibility is not — and that human creativity, judgment, and care are becoming more important than ever.

When he is not breaking systems or organizing conferences, he builds handcrafted wooden objects under the hron.work maker brand, combining reclaimed materials, engineering, and technology into limited-run pieces that blend craftsmanship with modern design.

Martin Hron is an offensive security researcher, reverse engineer, maker, and community builder with more than 30 years of hands-on experience across software, hardware, embedded systems, malware analysis, and security research. He currently works as... Show more

Staffan Nöteberg

Staffan Nöteberg

Twenty Years of Agile Coaching and Leadership. Author of Guiding Star OKRs, Monotasking and Pomodoro books.

Twenty Years of Agile Coaching and Leadership. Author of Guiding Star OKRs, Monotasking and Pomodoro books. Show more

Ciera Thomas

Ciera Thomas

Ciera (she/her) lowers barriers to technology adoption and connects people with resources that enhance their quality of life. Her career path has included roles with The Walt Disney Company, Pearson, BARK, and HHAeXchange (formerly Sandata Technologies), in dozens of cities and three states. Delivering audiences from five people to over 40,000, she has worn many hats, including facilitator, instructional designer, quality assurance specialist, and manager. 

She now makes a difference at Denison University as part of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) team, supporting the campus community through a major Workday system transition. Ciera is also a ProSci certified change practitioner, Bowdoin University Next Leaders Fellow, and MOR Leader.

Ciera (she/her) lowers barriers to technology adoption and connects people with resources that enhance their quality of life. Her career path has included roles with The Walt Disney Company, Pearson, BARK, and HHAeXchange (formerly Sandata Technologi... Show more

Rachael Orumor Anorue

Rachael Orumor Anorue

Rachael Orumor Anorue, a leading figure in African tech, brings invaluable expertise to AI and Cloud Technologies. As a seasoned software engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of tech companies, she champions inclusive and ethical AI development.
Rachael's engagement with international organisations demonstrates her multifaceted approach to development. She not only builds local capacity through her direct programs but also leverages global platforms and partnerships to drive systemic change, ensuring that African voices and perspectives are central to the ongoing dialogue about technology, entrepreneurship, and gender equality in technology.

She is an AI and Cloud Consultant with over 10 years of experience in software development and digital innovation.
Specializes in AI adoption, cloud-first strategies, and inclusive tech education

With Rachael’s guidance, AI and cloud training sessions will provide a truly transformative experience, equipping African leaders with the knowledge and frameworks necessary to leverage AI and cloud technologies as a force for positive and sustainable development across the continent.

Rachael Orumor Anorue, a leading figure in African tech, brings invaluable expertise to AI and Cloud Technologies. As a seasoned software engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of tech companies, she champions inclusive and ethical AI development. Rach... Show more

Jeffrey Adorno

Jeffrey Adorno

I sit at the intersection of AI governance, cybersecurity compliance, and federal/defense policy — translating emerging regulatory frameworks into defensible AI Zero Trust architectures supporting SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. My background spans U.S. Army Special Ops and Intelligence communities and senior advisory roles to the defense industrial base. Currently at Zscaler leading compliance strategy across federal, defense, and international regulated markets. I'm a NIST SP 1800-35 co-author, CSA ZT Working Group member, published author and conference speaker on compliance-aligned cybersecurity transformation. Recent work includes developing an SMB AI-driven vCISO & GRC intelligence platform, integrating automated risk scoring against EPSS, KEV, and regulatory severity signals.

I sit at the intersection of AI governance, cybersecurity compliance, and federal/defense policy — translating emerging regulatory frameworks into defensible AI Zero Trust architectures supporting SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. My background spans U.... Show more

D.J. Moore

D.J. Moore

D.J. Moore is a creative marketing and communications leader with more than 20 years of experience in education. His career has been dedicated to advancing institutional goals through strategic marketing, brand development, and cross-sector collaboration.

Across leadership roles at Suffolk University, Worcester Academy, and Wentworth Institute of Technology, D.J. has led integrated enrollment marketing initiatives, guided institutional brand evolution, built and scaled social media strategies, and developed high-impact partnerships that expand visibility, strengthen engagement, and drive measurable growth. His work has included comprehensive publication redesigns, award-winning rebranding efforts, and partnerships that connect institutions more deeply to their communities.

D.J. is also a dedicated educator. He has served as adjunct faculty at Simmons University and Wentworth, where he developed and taught courses focused on film studies. His teaching explores the intersection of entertainment and marketing, examining film as a reflection of—and response to—broader cultural forces. He is a frequent guest speaker at high schools, colleges, and conferences across New England, presenting on marketing, film studies, career pathways, and strategic partnership development.

D.J. Moore is a creative marketing and communications leader with more than 20 years of experience in education. His career has been dedicated to advancing institutional goals through strategic marketing, brand development, and cross-sector collabora... Show more

Luiz Eduardo Paes Salomão

Luiz Eduardo Paes Salomão

Information Security specialist and cybersecurity enthusiast with a robust background in offensive operations and digital investigations. His expertise is backed by industry-standard certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Pentest+, Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and CERT Incident Response Process Professional.

After years of experience in the Brazilian corporate sector, he currently serves as a Police Agent at the Civil Police of the Federal District (PCDF). In this role, he leads the design and implementation of Offensive Security (Red Team) solutions and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) operations.

As a key member of the CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team), he acts as a senior analyst, responding to critical cyber events with high social impact. His current research focuses on the industrialization of cybercrime and the development of automated forensic pipelines for large-scale threat hunting.

Information Security specialist and cybersecurity enthusiast with a robust background in offensive operations and digital investigations. His expertise is backed by industry-standard certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Pentest+,... Show more

Emilia Pietrikova

Emilia Pietrikova

Ema (Emília) Pietriková is an associate professor at TUKE, Slovakia. Her work lies at the intersection of computing education, software engineering, and digital game design. She enjoys helping students turn ideas into real projects through teamwork, creativity, and authentic development experience. She is particularly interested in making technical education both rigorous and meaningful, with a strong emphasis on learning by doing. Even outside classes, papers, and academic deadlines, she is often thinking about new ways to make computing education more creative and alive. Each year, she is involved in events like Lab IT Creativity, Live IT Projects, Košice Game Jam, and NamakanyDen.sk.

Ema (Emília) Pietriková is an associate professor at TUKE, Slovakia. Her work lies at the intersection of computing education, software engineering, and digital game design. She enjoys helping students turn ideas into real projects through teamwork, ... Show more

Komes Chandavimol

Komes Chandavimol

Komes is a highly experienced leader in Data and AI in Thailand with over 15 years of expertise. He is also recently recognized a Microsoft MVP in Responsible AI. Komes has played key roles as Principal AI Evangelist at KBTG, part of Kasikorn Bank, one of the top banks in Southeast Asia, focusing on data transformation and AI strategy. He also committed to raising the country's understanding of responsible AI usage and development. By teaching at reputable business schools and speaking at public events, he shares vital knowledge to improve AI literacy and promote the responsible use of AI. Since returning to Bangkok, he's been leveraging data and AI not only to enhance business profitability but also educate thousands of Thai people to boosting productivity with AI.

Komes is a highly experienced leader in Data and AI in Thailand with over 15 years of expertise. He is also recently recognized a Microsoft MVP in Responsible AI. Komes has played key roles as Principal AI Evangelist at KBTG, part of Kasikorn Bank, ... Show more

Kingsley Madikaegbu

Kingsley Madikaegbu

Kingsley Madikaegbu is CEO/CTO of HealID Inc., addressing the $6B+ healthcare interoperability challenge. He brings 10+ years leading enterprise technology at Google Cloud and Accenture for Fortune 500 clients and government agencies. At Google, he led API management at scale and modernization delivering $10M+ in value. Experience includes HIPAA-compliant systems, Healthcare.gov, and SEC.gov (5M+ users, 99.9% uptime). Speaker at Open Source Summit North America 2024.

Kingsley Madikaegbu is CEO/CTO of HealID Inc., addressing the $6B+ healthcare interoperability challenge. He brings 10+ years leading enterprise technology at Google Cloud and Accenture for Fortune 500 clients and government agencies. At Google, he l... Show more

Aleja Henao Espitia

Aleja Henao Espitia

Aleja es una profesional multidisciplinaria con formación en desarrollo web y emprendimiento en startups. En sus 5 años de experiencia, ha demostrado su capacidad para adaptarse a nuevos desafíos y liderar equipos de alto rendimiento desde Growth Marketing hasta Inteligencia Artificial. Como mentora y conferencista, comparte su conocimiento para empoderar a emprendedores tecnológicos y acelerar la adopción de la IA. Es una activa líder y embajadora de comunidades como GOYN Bogotá, AWS Women Colombia, Women TechMakers y Notion Colombia; también disfruta de viajar, crear contenido y conectar con su comunidad.

Aleja es una profesional multidisciplinaria con formación en desarrollo web y emprendimiento en startups. En sus 5 años de experiencia, ha demostrado su capacidad para adaptarse a nuevos desafíos y liderar equipos de alto rendimiento desde Growth Mar... Show more

Mr. G (Galeno Chua)

Mr. G (Galeno Chua)

Mr. G is an ai and greentech startup founder, and business coach for startups for the New Zealand Government, United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia and for the Social Tides programme for ai and impact startups across the EU.

His sustainable business approach has won him the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation's Green Business Awards and helped push the sustainable business agenda for organizations such as the United Nations and Oxfam to the Royal Government of Cambodia.

He has a strong belief that empathetic dialogue and design are key life skills to both personal and professional success, and is currently on a mission to solve real world issues through empathy, entrepreneurship and principled leadership.

Mr. G is an ai and greentech startup founder, and business coach for startups for the New Zealand Government, United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia and for the Social Tides programme for ai and impact startups across the EU. His sustai... Show more

Arvind Lodaya

Arvind Lodaya

Arvind Lodaya is a seasoned design and innovation expert with over 30 years of experience shaping products, brands, and strategies. A National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad alumnus, he runs a design, innovation and branding consultancy in Bengaluru. His expertise lies in strategic branding, product and service design, and fostering innovation cultures in organizations.
Throughout his career, Arvind has held leadership positions, including Ogilvy Advertising’s design consulting unit in India, Co-Founder of Deccan Centre for Innovation & Design, Professor at IIT Kanpur, Ambedkar Univ Delhi, Srishti and Vidyashilp in Bengaluru. He led impactful projects such as the corporate rebranding of ICICI and strategic design for prominent brands across diverse industries. Beyond his consulting work, Arvind is deeply involved in education and advisory roles, teaching at leading institutes in India and abroad and contributing to the growth of several startups.
His current focus encompasses systemic practice and multisolving, impact entrepreneurship, design thinking and embedding deep values in design. He actively engages with organizations to deploy design and innovation for impact and address complex global challenges. He is currently leading a Systems Practice Fellowship for emerging social leaders for SELCO Foundation.

Arvind Lodaya is a seasoned design and innovation expert with over 30 years of experience shaping products, brands, and strategies. A National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad alumnus, he runs a design, innovation and branding consultancy in Benga... Show more

Ben Linders

Ben Linders

Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvement. Creator of the Agile Self-assessment Game.

As an adviser, coach and trainer he helps organizations with deploying effective software development and management practices. He focuses on continuous improvement, collaboration and communication, and professional development, to deliver business value to customers.

Ben is an active member of networks on Agile, Lean, and Quality, and a well-known speaker and author. He shares his experiences in a bilingual blog (Dutch and English), as an editor for Culture and Methods at InfoQ, and as an expert in communities like Computable, Quora, DZone, and TechTarget. Follow him on twitter: @BenLinders.

For an overview of the presentation and mini-workshops that I have given, visit https://www.benlinders.com/presentations/

Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvem... Show more

Timothy Miller

Timothy Miller

Dr. Miller is currently the Chief Strategy Officer & CISO for Vero AI. His career spans over 30 years in information technology management and regulatory compliance. He is currently on the NIST’s Content Review Board, a Member of the ISO Programme Committee on Privacy, a Content Writer/Committee Chair for CSA's AI Governance and Compliance, and a member of the NIH Privacy Advisory Council.

He holds a Doctorate in Information Systems Management from University of Oxford, as well as degrees from USC, NCST, Trevecca Nazarene University, Colorado Christian University, and SBTS.

He currently maintains certificates for AAIA - Advanced AI Auditor, CCSFP - HITRUST Certified CSF Practitioner, CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CBCM - ISO 22301 Certified Business Continuity Manager, CBCP - Certified Business Continuity Professional, NFPA 1600 Specialist, NFPA 3000 (PS) Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response, CRCMP -Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional, ISO 31000 Certified Internal Controls Risk Analyst, EDRP - EC Council Disaster Recovery Professional, CEHP - Certified Expert HIPAA Professional, and ISO 27001 Foundation - Information Security Certification.

Dr. Miller is currently the Chief Strategy Officer & CISO for Vero AI. His career spans over 30 years in information technology management and regulatory compliance. He is currently on the NIST’s Content Review Board, a Member of the ISO Programme Co... Show more

Marie Jarry

Marie Jarry

J’ai commencé à travailler en mode Agile, utilisant les principes et valeurs associés en 2009 année où je suis devenue maman Pour moi, faire le parallèle entre ma vie professionnelle et mon rôle de parent est devenu une évidence et une nécessité au fil du temps D’un naturel pragmatique et ayant besoin d’être dans l’action, j’accompagne mes enfants, tous deux ayant des troubles DYS, avec mes pratiques agile depuis maintenant 10 ans Eux me permettent également d’enrichir mes méthodes de mise en place de la méthode Agile en entreprise.

J’ai commencé à travailler en mode Agile, utilisant les principes et valeurs associés en 2009 année où je suis devenue maman Pour moi, faire le parallèle entre ma vie professionnelle et mon rôle de parent est devenu une évidence et une nécessité au f... Show more

Alex Malebranche

Alex Malebranche

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents.
After years at Amazon and Amazon Web Services, globally, Alex made the move into starting his own tech company, PlaneAhead. Though not turning out to be the next Google, Alex successfully raised VC capital as a solo founder and made strides in entrepreneurship before joining GitHub to help launch their company’s first startup program.
His passion as a founder is evident but within that, Alex is driven by creating greater opportunities for underrepresented founders and continuing to push the boundaries of inclusiveness in tech and venture capital.

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents. ... Show more

Benedikt Weygandt

Benedikt Weygandt

Secondary school teacher (mathematics & physics), Ph.D. in mathematics (with specialization in the teaching of mathematics at the university level)

Research Interests: instructional design of mathematics courses, mathematical sophistication & enculturation, mathematical beliefs, fostering giftedness, future skills, AI & data literacy

Secondary school teacher (mathematics & physics), Ph.D. in mathematics (with specialization in the teaching of mathematics at the university level) Research Interests: instructional design of mathematics courses, mathematical sophistication & encu... Show more

Noreen Krause

Noreen Krause

Noreen Krause ist als Projektleitung an der TIB in Hannover aktiv.
Nach dem Diplom am Georg-Elias-Müller-Institut für Psychologie der Universität Göttingen war sie an den Universitäten Wien und Tübingen tätig. In Wien war sie am Institut für Wirtschaftspsychologie, Bildungspsychologie und Evaluation mit dem Schwerpunkt Lebenslanges Lernen. Ab 2013 übernahm Noreen Krause die Leitung für ein Pilotprojekt der Universitäten Tübingen und Dresden, gefördert durch das Auswärtige Amt. In Tübingen war sie als erste wissenschaftliche Stabstelle am Dezernat für Forschung, Strategie und Recht und als Geschäftsführung einer Großfakultät. Ab 2017 wirkte Noreen Krause als Beraterin und E-Learning Professional in Verbundprojekten, z.B. an der Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hochschule Hannover und im E-Learning Academic Network Niedersachsen mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit.
Gemeinsam mit dem Team gestaltet sie seit 2019 den Auf- u. Ausbau für das nds. OER-Portal twillo.

Noreen Krause ist als Projektleitung an der TIB in Hannover aktiv. Nach dem Diplom am Georg-Elias-Müller-Institut für Psychologie der Universität Göttingen war sie an den Universitäten Wien und Tübingen tätig. In Wien war sie am Institut für Wirtsc... Show more

Matt Doherty

Matt Doherty

Matt Doherty is Head of Delivery Capability at The Pensions Regulator, where he works at organisational scale to improve flow, outcomes and safety in digital delivery.
He specialises in the intersection of team design and technical architecture, applying ideas from Team Topologies, Fast Flow and BVSSH to real, large‑scale organisations. Matt currently leads the design of TPR’s Service Delivery Model, focusing on empowered teams, financial ownership, and delivery coaching across a 200‑person DDaT function.
He is particularly recognised for creating psychologically safe environments that enable teams to learn, challenge and deliver sustainably in complex, regulated contexts.

Matt Doherty is Head of Delivery Capability at The Pensions Regulator, where he works at organisational scale to improve flow, outcomes and safety in digital delivery. He specialises in the intersection of team design and technical architecture, app... Show more

Alex Lopes Pereira

Alex Lopes Pereira

Engenheiro (2004), mestre (2008) e doutor (2015) em Engenharia Eletrônica e de Computação pelo Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica – ITA. Professor de Ciência de Dados e Inteligência Artificial. É integrante da carreira de Analista de Planejamento e Orçamento. Atualmente, trabalha no Ministério da Gestão e Inovação em Serviços Públicos. Professor de IA na Enap, Abin, ESPM e IDP. Foi Analista de Ciência e Tecnologia do Centro Gestor e Operacional do Sistema de Proteção da Amazônia – CENSIPAM e Empreendedor em startups ligadas a tecnologia da informação. Atualmente ocupa o cargo de presidente da Associação dos Engenheiros do ITA (AEITA).

Engenheiro (2004), mestre (2008) e doutor (2015) em Engenharia Eletrônica e de Computação pelo Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica – ITA. Professor de Ciência de Dados e Inteligência Artificial. É integrante da carreira de Analista de Planejamento e... Show more

Goodness Nwani

Goodness Nwani

Goodness Nwani is a Communications & Operations Professional, Web3 Community Builder, and Cybersecurity Advocate with over 10 years of experience driving impact across education, nonprofits, and emerging technology. At the moment, she serves as the Grants Lead at Superteam Nigeria — a community championing the adoption of the Solana ecosystem in Nigeria — where she oversees communications and operations for the Solana Foundation Nigeria grants program, having managed over $491,000 in grants to date. From building grassroots communities for Shardeum Blockchain to coordinating programs for Technovation Girls Nigeria and mentoring young women in tech — Goodness has consistently shown up at the intersection of strategy, people, and purpose.

A passionate advocate for digital safety and inclusive tech adoption, Goodness has spoken at 15+ events on cybersecurity awareness, Web3, and community building — and is actively building cybersecurity education content and classes to make digital security accessible to underserved communities. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts and brings a rare blend of operational excellence, community intelligence, and communications strategy to every stage she steps on.

Goodness Nwani is a Communications & Operations Professional, Web3 Community Builder, and Cybersecurity Advocate with over 10 years of experience driving impact across education, nonprofits, and emerging technology. At the moment, she serves as the G... Show more

Herbert Parente

Herbert Parente

Mestre em Comunicação pela UCB. Especialização em Gestão de TI para Administração Pública. Bacharel em Computação pela Unifor.

Gestor público desde 2010, liderando projetos de TI e IA em escala nacional no Poder Judiciário e no Executivo Federal. Pioneiro no uso de Métodos Ágeis em licitações públicas de desenvolvimento de software em 2010.

Atuando com projetos de software desde 1999 e com métodos ágeis — Scrum, Kanban e Lean — desde 2008.

Professor e palestrante sobre IA, Métodos Ágeis, Licitações e Gestão de Projetos de TI desde 2013.

Fundador da GovBridge — consultoria especializada em contratos públicos de TI. govbridge.com.br

Mestre em Comunicação pela UCB. Especialização em Gestão de TI para Administração Pública. Bacharel em Computação pela Unifor. Gestor público desde 2010, liderando projetos de TI e IA em escala nacional no Poder Judiciário e no Executivo Federal. ... Show more

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