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

Sanika Kotgire

Sanika Kotgire

I'm a dedicated cloud enthusiast with certifications in AWS and GCP, and the published author of "Soaring Brimstone's Flight." Currently pursuing a BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at MITADT University, I also serve as the Chapter Lead for both the GeeksforGeeks and Microsoft Learn clubs. Additionally, I am a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, technical writer, blogger, and proficient public speaker. I actively engage in community-driven events, including Devfest by Google Developers Groups, Google Cloud Community Day by GDG Cloud, AWS Community Day, and Cloud Native Day.

I'm a dedicated cloud enthusiast with certifications in AWS and GCP, and the published author of "Soaring Brimstone's Flight." Currently pursuing a BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at MITADT University, I also serve as the Chapter Lead for b... Show more

Anna Granollers

Anna Granollers

Graduated in the Master of Agile Methods from La Salle with a real case study in a technology company with an agile approach to streamline the organization, with a focus on product and human resources.
I help large organizations and management teams to streamline processes, teams, collaboration and communication using agile methodologies.

Graduated in the Master of Agile Methods from La Salle with a real case study in a technology company with an agile approach to streamline the organization, with a focus on product and human resources. I help large organizations and management team... Show more

Isabel Hoffmann

Isabel Hoffmann

Isabel Hoffmann ist Doktorandin und Projektmitarbeiterin am Institut für Deutsch als Fremdsprache der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München und ehem. Promotionsstipendiatin der Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Sie forscht zum Thema „XR-Technologien und Embodiment als hochaktuelle Paradigmen in der Sprachlehre“. Sie arbeitet als Referentin für das DAAD-Projekt Dhoch3 und ist seit 2022 in außeruniversitären Projekten für unterschiedliche Bildungsinstitutionen als wissenschaftliche Beraterin mit Schwerpunkt „XR & sprachsensibler Fachunterricht“ tätig.

Isabel Hoffmann ist Doktorandin und Projektmitarbeiterin am Institut für Deutsch als Fremdsprache der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München und ehem. Promotionsstipendiatin der Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Sie forscht zum Thema „XR-Technolo... Show more

Gretel Huber

Gretel Huber

Frau Huber ist Deutsch-Mexikanerin und hat Betriebswirtschaft sowie Außenhandel an der Privatuniversität ITESM in Mexiko Stadt und an der Fachhochschule Münster studiert. Bereits zu Beginn ihres Studiums wurde e-Learning an ihrer Universität in Mexiko eingeführt und seitdem verfolgt sie die Weiterentwicklung der digitalen Lehre und des Lernens in akademischen Einrichtungen, was sie durch ihre Diplomarbeit zur Recherche der e-Learning-Erfahrungen in Mexiko sowie die Mitarbeit im e-Teaching Center an der heutigen RPTU in Kaiserslautern vertieft hat. Heute arbeitet sie im Rahmen des von der Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre geförderten HigHRoQ Projekts an der Fakultät für Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen der TH Rosenheim.

Frau Huber ist Deutsch-Mexikanerin und hat Betriebswirtschaft sowie Außenhandel an der Privatuniversität ITESM in Mexiko Stadt und an der Fachhochschule Münster studiert. Bereits zu Beginn ihres Studiums wurde e-Learning an ihrer Universität in Mexik... Show more

Jenn Behrens

Jenn Behrens

Jenn Behrens specializes in privacy, security and identity management. She is Partner and Executive Vice President of Privacy and Security for Kuma. Jenn focuses on supporting organizations in transition from compliance to commitment in privacy and security excellence, and led the privacy-engineering and risk management efforts for multiple NIST digital identity pilots, as well as in the commercial marketplace. She oversees Kuma’s Privacy and Security Teams, has been the CISO and CPO for multiple major healthcare systems, and has successfully led organizations through several security and privacy incidents. Jenn is a well-regarded privacy SME within the digital identity field, and has led engagements ranging from assessing privacy compliance with CJIS and HIPAA controls to evalutating law enforcement agency privacy programs to developing privacy policies for mobile drivers licences solutions to composing privacy guidance for agency consideration of automated decision making and artificial intelligence solutions. Jenn speaks on a variety of topics at industry forums, most recently sharing expertise on identifying and controlling privacy risk as implicated by the usage of biometrics.

Jenn served as the IDESG Plenary Chair, (formerly Privacy Committee Chair), and was most recently an IAPP Publications Advisory Board Member (formerly Women Leading Privacy Advisory Board Member.) She currently serves on the Champions Board of the National Girls Collaborative Project as the cybersecurity and privacy expert. Jenn previously served on the HIMSS Patient Identity Integrity Workgroup, and was a member of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) Privacy-Enhancing Technology Community of Interest. Her expertise extends from HIPAA and HITRUST to PCI, SOC, MARS-E and NIST CSF/PF. Jenn is a sought-after speaker, presenting at conferences such as RSA, AFCEA FedID Summit (f/k/a GIS), IAPP Global Privacy Summit, Identiverse (f/k/a Cloud Identity Summit), NIST Workshops, Solove’s Privacy + Security Forum, IAPP Privacy.Security.Risk Conference, and more.

Jenn has BA (UVA), MSW (VCU), and PhD in Public Policy and Administration (VCU.) Jenn holds CIPP/G, CIPP/US, and CIPM credentials. Jenn is recognized by IAPP as Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP).

Jenn Behrens specializes in privacy, security and identity management. She is Partner and Executive Vice President of Privacy and Security for Kuma. Jenn focuses on supporting organizations in transition from compliance to commitment in privacy and... Show more

Micheal Kaluba

Micheal Kaluba

OpenStreetMap Uganda's field mapping and GIS training associate. I have been a contributor to OSM since 2016 and have shown a lot of people how to use it to produce sustainable solutions through internships and training. Knowledgeable about managing, Collecting, Visualizing, and analysis of field data.

OpenStreetMap Uganda's field mapping and GIS training associate. I have been a contributor to OSM since 2016 and have shown a lot of people how to use it to produce sustainable solutions through internships and training. Knowledgeable about managing,... Show more

Shannan Smith

Shannan Smith

Shannan Smith is the CEO of Chameleon Consulting Services, LLC. She has over ten years of experience in the social services field working in the sectors of child welfare, child care, regulation, compliance, and monitoring of federally funded programs. Ms. Smith has been providing technical assistance and training for the past five years on a variety of topics including health and safety, business practices, and public speaking.

Shannan Smith is the CEO of Chameleon Consulting Services, LLC. She has over ten years of experience in the social services field working in the sectors of child welfare, child care, regulation, compliance, and monitoring of federally funded programs... Show more

Jérôme Bezet-Torres

Jérôme Bezet-Torres

Microsoft MVP/ VMware vExpert / Microsoft Certified Trainer / Powershell / PowerCli / SCCM / Deployment / MDT / XAML / Automation

Microsoft MVP/ VMware vExpert / Microsoft Certified Trainer / Powershell / PowerCli / SCCM / Deployment / MDT / XAML / Automation Show more

Tapesh Mathur

Tapesh Mathur

Tapesh Mathur, passionate educator at Artans Arts Academy, guiding students to unleash their creative potential. A dynamic mentor and creative writer wifostering growth through personalized coaching and innovative teaching methods.

Tapesh Mathur, passionate educator at Artans Arts Academy, guiding students to unleash their creative potential. A dynamic mentor and creative writer wifostering growth through personalized coaching and innovative teaching methods. Show more

Miguel Ángel Ronda Carracao

Miguel Ángel Ronda Carracao

- Profesor del Máster de Inteligencia Artificial y Big Data (CPIFP - Accenture)
- Profesor en UNED (Bases de Datos; Ingeniería del Software)
- Evaluador Experto de Proyectos Erasmus+
* 6º Mejor Docente de FP de España 2022 (Premios Educa Abanca)
* Premio a la Mejor Experiencia Docente Innovadora en SIMO EDUCACIÓN 2022
* Premio a la Mejor Experiencia de Sostenibilidad en SIMO EDUCACIÓN 2022
* Premio "Reimagina tu centro" al Mejor Proyecto de Innovación Educativa en FP de España 2022 (ieducando)
* Premios Espiral 2022. Mención especial del jurado (motivación del alumnado)
* Premios Innosocial Málaga 2023. Mención especial.
* Premio Ciudad de Málaga 2023
* Finalista Digital Skills Awards 2022

Embajador Genially

- Profesor del Máster de Inteligencia Artificial y Big Data (CPIFP - Accenture) - Profesor en UNED (Bases de Datos; Ingeniería del Software) - Evaluador Experto de Proyectos Erasmus+ * 6º Mejor Docente de FP de España 2022 (Premios Educa Abanca) ... Show more

Niclas Boosmann

Niclas Boosmann

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law.
From 2013, I initially worked as a vocational training consultant at WBS TRAINING AG for almost 5 years before moving into the academic field as an education consultant at the
FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics & Management
joined the company. At the end of 2019, I moved to the e-learning area at EBZ Business School, where I headed the Rector's Office from 2021. At the end of 2022, I took the opportunity to focus fully on e-learning and artificial intelligence and have been working as Coordinator E-Learning & AI at the Hochschule für Gesundheit ever since.

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law. From 2013, I initially work... Show more

Lupe Canaviri Maydana

Lupe Canaviri Maydana

Lupe is an Elite Software Engineer at Spartans Team at Microsoft focused on web experiences projects. Before Microsoft she was working as a Lead Front End coach at Laboratoria (an Startup in Latin America)

She is also an Aymara Indigenous Software Engineer that constantly researches that place where art meets technology. She tries to reach this goal through the development of open-source projects and performances (those involve body movement, dance, theater, and new technologies).

Lupe is an Elite Software Engineer at Spartans Team at Microsoft focused on web experiences projects. Before Microsoft she was working as a Lead Front End coach at Laboratoria (an Startup in Latin America) She is also an Aymara Indigenous Software... Show more

Sonia Dubey Dewan

Sonia Dubey Dewan

Sonia is the Founder of the Indian School of Image Management (ISIM).

An Entrepreneur, Educator, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Philanthropist, and India’s first Internationally Certified Image Professional (CIP) the most senior Image Consultant in the country by credentials and experience.

A prominent Industry leader who has represented India on multiple global fronts, Sonia is the first Indian to get elected and serve as General Secretary of AICI Global. She is the Only Founding Member from India of “OMP, World Forum of Protocol, Image & Communication”, founded in 2020 with founding members from over 50+ countries.

At home, she serves as National President of the WICCI Image Consulting Council leading State Presidents of 15 states of India. She is the Founding President of AICI India Mumbai Chapter and the only Indian to serve as President of both AICI India-Delhi & AICI India-Mumbai Chapters. Sonia is also the India Chair for G100 Leadership & Entrepreneurial Education Wing.

Dubbed as a "Fairy Godmother of Transformation" by a leading news publication. Sonia has been featured in 200+ national and local TV Channels and Newspapers such as Aajtak, News24, Times of India, Economic Times, Entreprenuer.com, DNA, Deccan Chronicles, etc. She regularly contributes to newspapers, magazines, and blogs. The Editor-in-Chief of AICI Global Magazine from 2017-to 2020 also published 7 editions of the industry’s most prestigious magazine.

As India’s 1st AICI CEU Approved Program Provider, she has trained 250+ image consultants and soft skills trainers worldwide in 4 years. She has brought many AICI CEU-approved programs to India, including World's 1st Advanced Soft Skills Program. She has mentored many established image consultants in India and globally and created opportunities for them.

She has over 14 years of experience in Personal Branding, Image Management, Executive Coaching & Training, Market Research, and Consumer Behaviour with 15000+ training hours, 450+ One-on-One clients, and over 300,000+ training Participants trained to date.

She launched BPOSH Image Consultants in 2011 and worked with Fortune 500 companies, India's top companies, and start-ups such as Reliance, P&G, Adani, Tech Mahindra, Nomura, etc. are among her corporate clients. She works closely with many C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, politicians, and celebrities on personal branding and image management. She has launched and has been instrumental in revamp of a few of India's top personal brands.

Sonia is a renowned International Keynote Speaker and represented India in 30+ Global Forums across countries such as Mauritius, USA, Argentina, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, Australia, and more.

Awarded the Global “Image Makers Merit of Industry Excellence" (IMMIE) Award in Philanthropy by AICI Global, Sonia is the 1st Indian to receive this honor, which has been awarded to only 8 people worldwide since 1990.

She believes in giving back and is serving as the President of "VISHIPSA," a Non-Government Organization (NGO) working in empowerment, education, soft skills & image training for underprivileged women and children in India and has served as the Treasurer for 15 years.

Sonia is known for her motivational, exuberant, yet elegant quality with her customized, empathetic, analytical, and practical approach. She is a feminine force, educating, inspiring, and empowering millions.

Sonia says, "You are your most valuable asset, start investing in it today."

Sonia is the Founder of the Indian School of Image Management (ISIM). An Entrepreneur, Educator, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Philanthropist, and India’s first Internationally Certified Image Professional (CIP) the most senior Image Con... Show more

AJ Lauer

AJ Lauer

Dr. AJ Lauer helps science and technology leaders thrive both inside and outside of the workplace. She is an expert on HPC diversity and workforce development. Her company Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions provides a tailored-to-you mix of workshops, coaching, retreats, and consulting to provide individual and team leadership development, and help build inclusive workplaces.

AJ holds an EdD in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University, MS in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University, and BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. AJ Lauer helps science and technology leaders thrive both inside and outside of the workplace. She is an expert on HPC diversity and workforce development. Her company Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions provides a tailored-to-you mix of workshops... Show more

Jibran Ali Khan

Jibran Ali Khan

Dr. Jibran Ali Khan is a multiple Award Winning InnoTechPreneur & EduPrenuer, having PHD in International Business & Leadership from Washington-USA, MBA in Marketing from Zurich-Switzerland, Media Sciences & Journalism (Hons) from a renowned institute in Pakistan with an asset of diplomas and over 85 certifications in world's leading technologies like Innovation, Blockchain, AI, IOT, Cybersecurity, Agile, Remote Working, Entrepreneurship, Communication Skills for Business & IT, Digital marketing etc.
In a span of 14 Professional years and with long term exposure in foreign countries, Dr. Jibran has been able to work closely with large multinational companies at influential positions, contributing immensely in the creation and promotion of global businesses & innovative-interactive technologies, followed by credible vast experience in brand creation, promotion, marketing, establishing start-ups and business consultation.
Over the last decade Dr. Jibran has been honored to work in collaboration with multiple governments at local and international level on several different projects that consist of introducing Skill Certifications, E-Learning Technologies, Cloud Technologies, Renewable Energy, Innovation Research, STEM and Education Counselling.
Dr. Jibran is also working with prestigious International Organizations such as Internet Society, Alpha Gamma EU, United Nations, Dfinity, International Bullying Prevention Association and International Association of Innovation Professional to work and devise strategic policies, content, activities and certifications that could help shape the coming future.
Currently Dr. Jibran is also working as Chief Marketing & Operating Officer at Smart Education Technology Group.
Dr. Jibran has contributed towards capacity building in terms of skills & knowledge by training over 150,000 individuals all around the globe. Currently engaged in equipping youth & businesses with the knowledge and skills to compete in the market.
Dr. Jibran is also using his valuable International Experience to provide Overseas Education Counselling to potential Candidates.
Effectively using his journalism skills to bring a positive impact in the society and influence youth & businesses towards preparing themselves for the future industry. Working tirelessly towards bringing innovative approaches in different segments of industry via Disruptive Blockchain Technology.

Dr. Jibran Ali Khan is a multiple Award Winning InnoTechPreneur & EduPrenuer, having PHD in International Business & Leadership from Washington-USA, MBA in Marketing from Zurich-Switzerland, Media Sciences & Journalism (Hons) from a renowned institut... Show more

Steven Martin

Steven Martin

Dr. Steve Martin is an industry-leading agile expert, consultant, coach, trainer (CST, CAL Educator), and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in multiple industries in companies from startups to the Fortune 500. Steve specializes in working with senior leadership (CxOs) and management teams, iterating on transformation strategies, organization design, and reengineering business processes using agile and lean startup principles. Steve is also an expert team coach, helping teams and organizations define and deliver amazing products and services to their customers.

Steve has served on several non-profit boards, including as COO of Agile Austin, as well as multiple board roles, including role of President, with the PMI Massachusetts Bay Chapter in Boston.

Lastly, Steve is also an Adjunct Professor at Franklin University in the Doctorate of Business Administration program.

Dr. Steve Martin is an industry-leading agile expert, consultant, coach, trainer (CST, CAL Educator), and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in multiple industries in companies from startups to the Fortune 500. Steve specializes in working ... Show more

Leila Rao

Leila Rao

Leila is the CEO and co-founder of AgileXtended, a consulting company specializing in changing human behavior individually and collectively. Leila is also the co-founder of Lean In Agile and author of the Compass for Agility as well as host of the Allyship Podcast. She is best known for her relentless curiosity, commitment to learning and being a force for change.

Leila is the CEO and co-founder of AgileXtended, a consulting company specializing in changing human behavior individually and collectively. Leila is also the co-founder of Lean In Agile and author of the Compass for Agility as well as host of the Al... Show more

Tim Nolan

Tim Nolan

Tim has more than 30 years of experience as a leader, speaker, and Lean and Agile practitioner. As a Technologist with executive and hands-on experience in Information Technology (IT), Records Management, and GIS for local government/municipal technology initiatives, Tim has created award-winning government IT experiences in software design and development, and public-facing applications.

Tim is passionate about collaboration and visual management and he thinks Records Management is cooler than you think. As a Senior IT Manager in Texas, Tim led county wide launches of GIS, Agile, and Kanban. His proven government IT leadership includes mentorship, consensus building, team-building, and project management skills.

He is a Certified GIS Professional (GISP) and a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) and he serves in leadership roles for numerous professional organizations including URISA’s Board of Directors (2021-2024).

Tim has a Geography degree from the University of North Texas and was part of the first cohort to complete the Lean Agile Visual Management accreditation from Modus Institute.

Texas is home for Tim. He enjoys sharing the success stories of his teams in collaborative and professional management frameworks. GIS was his first love, and Lean Agile Visual Management (#LAVM) is his new love.

Tim has more than 30 years of experience as a leader, speaker, and Lean and Agile practitioner. As a Technologist with executive and hands-on experience in Information Technology (IT), Records Management, and GIS for local government/municipal techno... Show more

Jader Bueno de Oliveira

Jader Bueno de Oliveira

Jader Oliveira is a Platform Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO Bank. He specializes in Power Platform, Dynamics CRM, Software Development, Cloud, and DevOps. With +16 years of experience, he has honed his skills in delivering secure, maintainable, robust, and scalable solutions. His passion for innovation is evident in everything he does. Jader has lived and worked in South America and Europe, and has experience working in the insurance, banking, education, and healthcare sectors. He is driven to share his knowledge and expertise to inspire others. You can easily connect with Jader on LinkedIn.

Jader Oliveira is a Platform Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO Bank. He specializes in Power Platform, Dynamics CRM, Software Development, Cloud, and DevOps. With +16 years of experience, he has honed his skills in delivering secure, maintainable, robust, and... Show more

Joshua Tasker

Joshua Tasker

Josh takes pride in enabling people, teams, and organisations to succeed. From small startups to large
organisations, Josh has spent the last 8 years supporting teams and leaders through different business
transformations and change initiatives.
Having worked in delivery, product, and operations roles for Private, Public, and Defence sector clients,
Josh uses his deep knowledge and experience to supercharge organisations to deliver high-quality
deliverables by improving communication at all levels, be that the completing vision and strategic intent
of the SLT to business unites clearly expressing capacity. Reducing decision latency with leaders to get
products, projects, and programmes moving. Enabling an inspect and adapt culture to enable flexibility
in the organisations approach and manage change better

Josh takes pride in enabling people, teams, and organisations to succeed. From small startups to large organisations, Josh has spent the last 8 years supporting teams and leaders through different business transformations and change initiatives. H... Show more

Torrey Podmajersky

Torrey Podmajersky

As president of Catbird Content, Torrey Podmajersky helps teams solve business and customer problems using UX and content. She has written inclusive and accessible consumer and professional experiences for Google, OfferUp, and Microsoft and for Catbird Content clients. She wrote the best-selling Strategic Writing for UX, and teaches at schools and conferences in North America and Europe.

As president of Catbird Content, Torrey Podmajersky helps teams solve business and customer problems using UX and content. She has written inclusive and accessible consumer and professional experiences for Google, OfferUp, and Microsoft and for Catbi... Show more

Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez is a teacher, speaker, security consultant, cloud architect, and passionate application security

He has spent the last ten years working on complex security engagements, helping companies from all kinds of industries to understand their vulnerabilities and risks while designing & implementing security solutions and maintaining appropriate levels of security consciousness. As an IT Security consultant, his primary focus is to analyze, evaluate, recommend, manage projects and implement solutions for corporate needs.

It also helps consumers—from students to retirees—learn how to protect their information and themselves from harm, using understandable terms and a friendly approach.

Carlos Gomez is a teacher, speaker, security consultant, cloud architect, and passionate application security He has spent the last ten years working on complex security engagements, helping companies from all kinds of industries to understand the... Show more

Roshan Singh

Roshan Singh

I am the founder and CEO of Scrollwell, a mission-driven company that strengthens educators and empowers learners through digital literacy. Since 2020, I have impacted over 41,000 teachers, students, and young professionals across India with classroom boot camps and online courses that enhance their teaching and technical skills. I have also consulted with various schools, organizations, and companies for education-related services.

I am the founder and CEO of Scrollwell, a mission-driven company that strengthens educators and empowers learners through digital literacy. Since 2020, I have impacted over 41,000 teachers, students, and young professionals across India with classroo... Show more

Anna Miller

Anna Miller

Anna is the Founder of Second Careers, a career consultancy for tech talent that provides online courses and personalized coaching to guide career changers to land jobs in tech. After working 10+ yrs in tech, and going through 7 job searches, she launched Second Careers, supporting career changers to navigate the job search process to launch new careers in tech.

Anna is the Founder of Second Careers, a career consultancy for tech talent that provides online courses and personalized coaching to guide career changers to land jobs in tech. After working 10+ yrs in tech, and going through 7 job searches, she lau... Show more

Jade Lopez

Jade Lopez

Jade has established a fulfilling career operating at the intersection of STEM and community development. Her journey commenced with the attainment of a Bachelor's of Science in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis. Following this, she ventured into the international arena, first as a member of the Peace Corps in Mozambique, where she taught 12th-grade biology in Portuguese and pioneered a UN-recognized hospital internship program. Subsequently, her path led to active involvement in community development and public health initiatives in Maharashtra, India.

Returning home, Jade undertook domestic public health roles in both Oakland and San Francisco, California. In pursuit of further academic excellence, she earned her Master's in Public Health with a specialization in Biostatistics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. This served as a stepping stone to her subsequent roles in data science and data engineering consulting, where she contributed her expertise to government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Currently, Jade holds the position of Data Engineer at Pivot Bio, a pioneering sustainable biotech company headquartered in Berkeley, California. Despite her deep-rooted attachment to the Bay Area, she presently operates from the picturesque Adirondacks in Northern New York state.

Jade eagerly anticipates forging connections with fellow professionals in the fields of community development, sustainability, and technology.

Jade has established a fulfilling career operating at the intersection of STEM and community development. Her journey commenced with the attainment of a Bachelor's of Science in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at... Show more

Maha Jouini

Maha Jouini

Maha Jouini , Author and founder the African Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology. Based in Mauritania , She holds a master degree from Tianjin (China) University of Education and Technology, in the field of AI and new technology she Published several research and analytical articles in AI policies and the future of work in Africa in the AI age. Fellow researcher at Center for AI and Digital Policy CAIDP.
She is the African Regional Coordinator at the Global responsible AI hackathon 2023 launched by Woman in AI Ethics Initiative.
Author , Speaker and Analyst, in her any publications and conferences, She highlights the Technology impact on the African economy and how technology can be a leverage for Woman and youth inclusion. She advocates for Free movement of person in Africa and The African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Through leading campaign and delivering training sessions to African youth .
She worked as a media assistant for the African Union Campaign to End Child Marriage in Africa from 2015 to 2017, in 2018 “Maghreb Voices” named her as Personality of the year after the success of her book “Lover from Ifrikeya” .
In 2022 UNESCO and The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship at AUB consider Maha Jouini among top 20 woman change makers pioneers in MENA , Thanks to her commitments to woman digital rights and economic inclusion And her distinction in the field of artificial intelligence in North Africa.

Maha Jouini , Author and founder the African Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology. Based in Mauritania , She holds a master degree from Tianjin (China) University of Education and Technology, in the field of AI and new techno... Show more

Pierre Neis

Pierre Neis

Fifteen years ago, coming from Lean Thinking and Portfolio Management, I jumped into the agile world with my entire body.
I went through more than 200 agile projects and contributed to several communities. Ten years ago, as a member of the PMI, I contributed to creating the PMI ACP Certification, which left considerable space for improvement.
Five years ago, I was asked by Mike Beedle to join his project on Enterprise Scrum. Unfortunately, Mike passed away, and I used my org development and behavioral analysis research to write my first book in 2020, "The New Normal: AO concepts and patterns of 21-st century agile organizations," and "Swarming X4" in 2021.
I'm a certified agile master coach with several agile certifications levels, still interacting with many initiatives on the evolution of work.
I don't distinguish between development and an executive committee of a global organization.
In 2014, I created Play14 (www.play14.org) with two colleagues, a global initiative on facilitation and serious games.
Even if I'm a full-time consultant, I'm still involved in Disciplined Agile with the PMI, with Open Eyes on the evolution of leadership, and with the ICF on agile coaching.
I’m an alumni of Boston Consulting Group and MIT.

Fifteen years ago, coming from Lean Thinking and Portfolio Management, I jumped into the agile world with my entire body. I went through more than 200 agile projects and contributed to several communities. Ten years ago, as a member of the PMI, I co... Show more

Dr Ant

Dr Ant

As a CEO, founder, speaker, and author, I have over 25 years of experience in running and supporting businesses across various industries. I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs and managers overcome the mental and emotional challenges that come with running a business. I have a PhD in Business Administration and Management from the Swiss School of Business Research, where I also teach as a Business Mindset Expert.

My mission is to empower you and your team to develop a positive and resilient mindset that will enable you to achieve your goals and grow your business. I have created a unique methodology called Switched on Thinking®, which is based on the latest neuroscience and psychology research. Switched on Thinking® will help you transform your thinking patterns, habits, and behaviors, so you can operate from a place of clarity, confidence, and decisiveness. Whether you need a keynote speaker, a workshop facilitator, or a one-on-one coach, I am here to support you and your team. Let's get in touch and start your journey to becoming your own hero.

As a CEO, founder, speaker, and author, I have over 25 years of experience in running and supporting businesses across various industries. I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs and managers overcome the mental and emotional challenges that come... Show more

Ayodele Harrison

Ayodele Harrison

Ayodele Harrison is a facilitative leadership coach and racial equity practitioner. He has over 2 decades experience, teaching and leading in K-12 schools (public, private and international), as well as in teacher preparation program administration in at the university level.

Ayodele is currently serves as Senior Partner at CommunityBuild Ventures (CBV) - a pro-Black solutions focused firm committed to eliminating racial disparities by developing powerful, impactful racial equity driven leaders and organizations. CBV partners with foundations, institutions and organizations to facilitate transformation grounded in racial equity and healing justice.

As Senior Partner, Ayodele leads CBV's signature leadership development initiative entitled Black Male Educators Talk (BMEsTalk). Ayodele designs and facilitates cohort-based training programs to help Black Male Educators (BMEs) to strengthen their adult leadership skills to accelerate student learning. BMEsTalk programming is designed and led by Black men for Black men to explore identity, challenge cultural stigma and reclaim masculinity to unlock greater leadership potential within.

Ayodele Harrison is a facilitative leadership coach and racial equity practitioner. He has over 2 decades experience, teaching and leading in K-12 schools (public, private and international), as well as in teacher preparation program administration i... Show more

Omkar Kadam

Omkar Kadam

Omkar Kadam is an AWS Community Builder, a professional problem solver, who can help you with anything and everything for your cloud transformation journey. He has been a Smart India Hackathon alumni of 2017, and 2018 (winner), and most recently had the privilege to be amongst a few mentors for UNESCO India Africa Hackathon 2022, wherein he guided several teams and engineering students to solve real-life problems (Education and health care sector specifically) using technology. Apart from such volunteering and participation in government initiatives, he does awesome DevOps and automation in my current day job where he works on AWS architecture and solutioning, mentoring about best practices around cloud and cybersecurity writing blogs about tech stuff on Medium. He's a constant lifelong learner, who likes to read, write poetries, and essays, watch Hollywood movies, and have deep philosophical discussions about existentialism with my friends.

Omkar Kadam is an AWS Community Builder, a professional problem solver, who can help you with anything and everything for your cloud transformation journey. He has been a Smart India Hackathon alumni of 2017, and 2018 (winner), and most recently had ... Show more

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