Helen Okereke is a distinguished Software and Robotics Engineer from Nigeria with extensive expertise in the Internet of Things (IoT). Formerly a Database Management Specialist at the National Institute of Information Technology, she optimized database systems and enhanced data-driven decision-making.

Helen is passionate about education, having trained university students and professionals in IoT through various programs. She is known for her practical workshops that blend theoretical foundations with hands-on experience.

Her work in robotics and IoT has led to innovative hardware solutions, from smart home systems to industrial automation. Helen’s deep understanding of emerging technologies and her commitment to innovation make her a sought-after speaker and educator in the tech community.

Helen Okereke is a distinguished Software and Robotics Engineer from Nigeria with extensive expertise in the Internet of Things (IoT). Formerly a Database Management Specialist at the National Institute of Information Technology, she optimized databa... Show more

Emmanuel Gabriel Ndayambaje is the founder and CEO of Hiresasa AI Inc., an AI-powered human resource management and job-matching platform serving job seekers and employers across 10 African countries. A self-taught full-stack developer, Emmanuel independently designed and built Hiresasa's original Laravel and Vue.js version, then led its migration to a modern Cloudflare Workers and React architecture as the platform scaled hands-on experience with legacy-to-modern migration, AI-driven job verification, and building resilient infrastructure for high-growth markets with real connectivity constraints.

Emmanuel is a Burundian refugee based in Uganda, where he also trains youth in Nakivale Refugee Settlement to integrate technology into agriculture — work that shapes his focus on building practical, accessible technology for underserved and displaced communities. He is a certified ILO Trainer of Trainers (PROSPECTS i-Upshift programme), through which he has directly trained 40+ young people in digital and entrepreneurial skills. He previously founded AfriXYZ Organic Foods, a UN SDG2-registered agri-tech initiative connecting rural and refugee farmers to urban markets.
Emmanuel has participated in the Stanford Entrepreneurship Program and the ILO I-UPSHIFT Accelerator, and spoke as an invited speaker at THE Africa Universities Summit 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. He is a confirmed speaker at DevFest Mbarara 2026.

With expertise in organic farming and business development, Emmanuel's mission focuses on food security and self-sufficiency for marginalized communities. He has participated in the Stanford Entrepreneurship Program and I-UPSHIFT Accelerator, enhancing his skills in social entrepreneurship. At IICE-2025, he will represent Afrixyz For SDG2 Global Youth Initiatives Platform, sharing insights on sustainable farming and youth empowerment.

Emmanuel Gabriel Ndayambaje is the founder and CEO of Hiresasa AI Inc., an AI-powered human resource management and job-matching platform serving job seekers and employers across 10 African countries. A self-taught full-stack developer, Emmanuel inde... Show more

J’aide les équipes et les organisations, en France et particulièrement dans la région nantaise, à adopter l’agilité. Spécialisé dans l’accompagnement des dirigeants et des managers, je les aide à naviguer dans la complexité, à renforcer leur leadership et à structurer leur gouvernance en s’appuyant sur des outils agiles concrets et une prise de décision éclairée.
Je place l’humain au cœur des transformations, convaincu que l’amélioration continue est une opportunité pour chacun. J’encourage un apprentissage permanent et le développement de l’esprit critique, indispensables pour naviguer dans un monde en constante évolution. Mon rôle est d’ouvrir des perspectives, de challenger les certitudes et de créer des environnements propices à l’expérimentation et à l’adaptabilité.

J’aide les équipes et les organisations, en France et particulièrement dans la région nantaise, à adopter l’agilité. Spécialisé dans l’accompagnement des dirigeants et des managers, je les aide à naviguer dans la complexité, à renforcer leur leadersh... Show more

Interviewing persons with low vision for her day job at an Assistive Tech Development company, Laura is learning more about barriers every day. And enthusiastic about sharing it! With a special interest in all things accessibility (both online and offline) she's enthusiastic to talk about braille keyboards, trashcans and bad urban planning, how blindness is a spectrum, and most importantly: That web accessibility is a tool to build an inclusive society.

Interviewing persons with low vision for her day job at an Assistive Tech Development company, Laura is learning more about barriers every day. And enthusiastic about sharing it! With a special interest in all things accessibility (both online and of... Show more

Himanshu Patil is a cybersecurity professional, speaker, educator, and researcher focused on cyber threat intelligence, digital forensics, OSINT investigations, and darknet security. His work explores the intersection of cybersecurity, digital evidence analysis, and emerging investigative technologies, with a particular interest in understanding how digital traces can reveal meaningful insights during complex cyber investigations.

His technical interests span open-source intelligence (OSINT), metadata analysis, network security, cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, and AI-assisted investigative methodologies. Drawing on his background in cybersecurity, cyber law, and forensic investigation, Himanshu approaches security challenges from both technical and investigative perspectives, emphasizing evidence-based analysis, responsible investigation, and legal and ethical considerations.

As a cybersecurity educator and trainer, Himanshu has mentored aspiring cybersecurity professionals and contributed to training programs, workshops, and internship initiatives. His educational work focuses on translating complex technical concepts into clear, engaging learning experiences that help audiences understand modern attack surfaces, investigative techniques, digital risks, and practical approaches to strengthening cybersecurity awareness.

His research interests include AI-assisted metadata analysis and OSINT correlation for darknet investigations, particularly how information from multiple digital sources can be correlated to support investigative hypotheses while accounting for evidentiary limitations, attribution challenges, and operational ethics.

Through his conference presentations, technical knowledge-sharing initiatives, and cybersecurity education efforts, Himanshu aims to make complex security topics accessible without sacrificing technical depth. His sessions combine investigative thinking, real-world threat scenarios, and structured technical analysis to give audiences a deeper understanding of the challenges facing today's cybersecurity and digital investigation communities.

Core Speaking Areas: Cyber Threat Intelligence | OSINT & Digital Investigations | Dark Web & Anonymity | Digital Forensics | Metadata Analysis | Cybercrime Investigation | AI in Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Awareness

Himanshu Patil is a cybersecurity professional, speaker, educator, and researcher focused on cyber threat intelligence, digital forensics, OSINT investigations, and darknet security. His work explores the intersection of cybersecurity, digital eviden... Show more

Ken Smith is the Director of Solutions and Strategic Partnerships at CyberproAI. With over fifteen years of experience in offensive security, Ken has held leadership roles across both consulting and industry sectors. He also brings a strong background in education, having spent a decade teaching information security at the University of Mount Union. A former U.S. Army Signals Intelligence Operator with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Ken blends deep technical expertise with a passion for mentorship and community engagement and is currently on the boards of BSidesCLE, Burning River Cyber Con, and the eCenter@LindenPointe.

Ken Smith is the Director of Solutions and Strategic Partnerships at CyberproAI. With over fifteen years of experience in offensive security, Ken has held leadership roles across both consulting and industry sectors. He also brings a strong backgroun... Show more

Nicolas, Lean addict, coauteur de "Culture Kaizen", ex Scrum Master, ex Chef de projet, ex développeur.
J'oppose l'agilité aux méthodes agiles.
Ma vision de l'agilité, c'est le Lean.

Nicolas, Lean addict, coauteur de "Culture Kaizen", ex Scrum Master, ex Chef de projet, ex développeur. J'oppose l'agilité aux méthodes agiles. Ma vision de l'agilité, c'est le Lean. Show more

Kevin Ziyada Aseru is a Software Developer, AI/ML Engineer, and UI/UX Designer based in Kampala, Uganda. She serves as the technical lead and mentor at the Research Code Academy, driving technical excellence across pan-African developer cohorts. As a co-founder of the innovation studio Research Code Respond (RCR), Kevin builds community-centered digital frameworks that merge advanced data engineering with ethical technology solutions to solve regional societal challenges.

Kevin Ziyada Aseru is a Software Developer, AI/ML Engineer, and UI/UX Designer based in Kampala, Uganda. She serves as the technical lead and mentor at the Research Code Academy, driving technical excellence across pan-African developer cohorts. As a... Show more

Katelyn Jones, PhD, is the founder of Noetic, a decision strategy and AI advisory practice for C-suite and senior leaders. She works with executives who are making significant investments in strategic initiatives and AI but can't clearly connect those investments to outcomes their boards, investors, or funders care about — helping them build the decision infrastructure that closes that gap.

Her background spans academic research, executive leadership, and teaching. Trained as a political scientist, her doctoral work examined how decisions are made in international organizations and how those choices play out on the ground. A growing focus of her work is on supporting leaders in navigating AI adoption beyond efficiency and compliance, helping them deploy AI in ways that have meaningful outcomes, specific impact goals, and ultimately do more good than harm.

She teaches Decision Strategy to MBA students at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business, serves as Board Chair of Joel Hall Dancers & Center, and has keynoted events including the PMI Chicagoland Leadership Forum and Compass Connect. Her work has been featured in the Chicago Tribune and Crain's Chicago Business.

Katelyn speaks on decision strategy and leveraging AI for maximum impact. Her recent talks include the keynote "Measuring What Matters: AI's Social Impact" and the workshop "Decision Strategy: Building a Toolkit for Your Leadership Team and Board."

Katelyn Jones, PhD, is the founder of Noetic, a decision strategy and AI advisory practice for C-suite and senior leaders. She works with executives who are making significant investments in strategic initiatives and AI but can't clearly connect thos... 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 y comunidades tecnológicas. Soy Directora de Formación en #MurciaTIP, coordinadora del programa #PowerUS y ponente en Women 4 Technical Talks (W4TT).

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

Jess J. Montgomery is an AI governance executive, doctoral researcher, published author, and international conference speaker whose work examines how artificial intelligence influences consequential decisions in enterprise and animal-care environments.

Her professional background spans federal cloud modernization, enterprise technology leadership, veterinary medicine, and animal-welfare operations. She previously served as Executive Director of Louisville Metro Animal Services and held veterinary and sanctuary leadership responsibilities internationally.

Jess holds an MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, an MBA, and degrees in Veterinary Technology. She is pursuing a Doctor of Computer Science in AI and Big Data Analytics, researching AI-assisted decision support, professional judgment, decision authority, and assurance in veterinary and animal-welfare settings.

A CIO contributor and organizer of a special session at IEEE MeAVeAS 2027, Jess brings together operational experience and applied research to explore how organizations can make AI-supported decisions more trustworthy, accountable, and responsive to changing evidence.

Jess J. Montgomery is an AI governance executive, doctoral researcher, published author, and international conference speaker whose work examines how artificial intelligence influences consequential decisions in enterprise and animal-care environment... Show more

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, I lead companies into the Modern Workplace by focusing on user adoption and building more efficiencies for teams and individuals, so the organization realize the full potential and ROI of M365.

Over the years I have built specialties in; training, cloud migrations, designing engaging Intranets, planning site and information architecture as well as security and compliance for records management.

I am a leader in user groups that include both M365 focus and Women in tech.

I love to bring back the focus on people in technology. "Work is no longer a place, but the people and culture they foster." ~ Mickie

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Servi... Show more

12x Microsoft Azure MVP . Founder of the Polish Microsoft Azure User Group. Cloud Lead and Azure Lead Architect working with enterprises and gov also building Dynamics 365 Managed Environments for large business. Experienced in regulated envs like Banking and Insurance.

12x Microsoft Azure MVP . Founder of the Polish Microsoft Azure User Group. Cloud Lead and Azure Lead Architect working with enterprises and gov also building Dynamics 365 Managed Environments for large business. Experienced in regulated envs like Ba... Show more

Telematics engineer, technologist and open source enthusiast, software developer, Java and Linux Trainer / Lecturer, baseball/softball lover, and Latin dance fan. Currently, I'm a software development engineer at Episode Six, a Financial Services company based in Austin, TX.

2014 Linux Training Scholarship Recipient as Developer Do-Gooder. Java Community Process Associate Member, Co-founder of the Dominican Republic JUG (aka Java Dominicano) and JConf Dominicana (https://jconfdominicana.org).

Member of the Program Committee of JakartaOne Livestream in Spanish (https://jakartaone.org/2023/spanish) in the editions 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2026. Java Champion since March, 2024.

In his leisure time, he writes articles, talks, and helps to review technical documentation in the Java Ecosystem and the open source world.

Telematics engineer, technologist and open source enthusiast, software developer, Java and Linux Trainer / Lecturer, baseball/softball lover, and Latin dance fan. Currently, I'm a software development engineer at Episode Six, a Financial Services co... Show more

Florin Bădiță is an independent builder and founder based in Arad, Romania. He is the creator of DomainScope, an AI-powered domain intelligence platform indexing 15M+ domains across 177 markets, and ServerClaw, an open-source infrastructure-as-code platform with 160+ Ansible roles. A Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe honoree and TEDx speaker, he served as Tech Director at the Davos House of Collaboration 2026 and is active in the MCP ecosystem via 0mcp.com. His engineering stack centers on Go, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and AI-assisted development workflows — he shipped four production systems and logged over 1,000 Architecture Decision Records in a single month using AI-augmented engineering, and now teaches that methodology through his ADR-Driven Development masterclass. Beyond engineering, he founded Corupția Ucide, Romania's largest civic accountability movement, and has used 8,000+ FOIA requests as a data-journalism collaborator with RISE Project/OCCRP.

Florin Bădiță is an independent builder and founder based in Arad, Romania. He is the creator of DomainScope, an AI-powered domain intelligence platform indexing 15M+ domains across 177 markets, and ServerClaw, an open-source infrastructure-as-code p... Show more

Lazetta Rainey Braxton, MBA, CFP® is a high-impact, solution-oriented founder with a proven track record of building successful entrepreneurial ventures, driving innovation, and navigating the complexity of cultural competency in the financial services industry.

As Founder and Principal of The Real Wealth Coterie, a financial planning and wealth management firm, and Lazetta & Associates, a speaking and business consulting firm, Lazetta equips individuals and leaders to align their finances with their vision and values and achieve sustainable wealth. She is passionate about amplifying culture, talent, life, and money, and extends her expertise through public speaking, writing, consulting, and coaching.

Lazetta was named one of Crain's New York Business Notable Black Leaders and Executives and one of the top 10 of Investopedia’s 100 Top Financial Advisors for three consecutive years. Lazetta's national media presence includes TV appearances on NBC, CNBC, and CheddarNews and mentions in the WSJ, NY Times, LA Times, and Black Enterprise.

Lazetta Rainey Braxton, MBA, CFP® is a high-impact, solution-oriented founder with a proven track record of building successful entrepreneurial ventures, driving innovation, and navigating the complexity of cultural competency in the financial servic... Show more

Sharon Juwah is a lawyer, AI practitioner and emerging AI governance researcher working across artificial intelligence, legal technology, organisational transformation and responsible AI implementation. She holds an MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Automation with distinction, with a 4.0/4.0 CGPA and recognition in the top 10% worldwide.

Her professional experience spans legal practice, corporate governance, technology, AI-enabled operations and organisational systems. She has worked on technology transactions, governance and compliance matters, AI-enabled legal systems and the implementation of technology-driven workflows within organisations.

Sharon is a Nigerian Ambassador for Legal AI Talks, a former Global AI Hub AI Thought Leader, AI writer and speaker, and contributor to the Compendium of Laws on AI and the Metaverse in Africa. Her current work focuses on AI governance, responsible AI, agentic AI, AI infrastructure and the institutional capacity required for African organisations and governments to govern increasingly capable AI systems.

Sharon Juwah is a lawyer, AI practitioner and emerging AI governance researcher working across artificial intelligence, legal technology, organisational transformation and responsible AI implementation. She holds an MBA in Artificial Intelligence and... Show more

I am a seasoned Solution Architect with over a decade of experience in delivering technology solutions within the Non-profit, Medical, and Investment firm industries. My expertise spans a mix of consulting and industry-specific roles. In these positions, I have successfully designed and executed numerous projects involving Microsoft products, including Dynamics CRM for Sales, Service, and Marketing, as well as Office 365 Administration. Additionally, I have been actively engaged in the community, contributing my skills and knowledge to further our collective goals.

I am a seasoned Solution Architect with over a decade of experience in delivering technology solutions within the Non-profit, Medical, and Investment firm industries. My expertise spans a mix of consulting and industry-specific roles. In these positi... Show more

Heather Seiter is a Senior SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Architect who loves helping organizations modernize the way they work especially in secure environments like GCC and GCC High. Most of her work lives at the intersection of collaboration, automation, and governance.

Currently, leading efforts around Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI adoption, focusing on governance, training, and responsible rollout. Her goals are to help teams embrace new technology with confidence, combining strategic planning with hands‑on technical experience.

At the end of the day, she is passionate about improving the digital workplace making it more intuitive, secure, and aligned with how people actually work.

Heather Seiter is a Senior SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Architect who loves helping organizations modernize the way they work especially in secure environments like GCC and GCC High. Most of her work lives at the intersection of collaboration, automa... Show more

I am a Power Platform Solutions Architect with over two decades of experience in the federal government sector. My passion lies in building innovative solutions that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive digital transformation. Specializing in Microsoft Power Platform and O365, I help organizations both in government and commercial spaces—leverage low-code technology to overcome traditional development barriers and accelerate solution delivery.

Through my work, I focus on simplifying complex processes, enabling automation, and fostering agility in decision-making. I also share insights and practical strategies for maximizing the Power Platform on my blog, Automate the Mundane, where I write about Power Apps, Power Automate, and other tools that make work easier.

I am a Power Platform Solutions Architect with over two decades of experience in the federal government sector. My passion lies in building innovative solutions that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive digital transformation. Special... Show more

Tom Scott Short Bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/
Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Cybersecurity Association and Foundation. As the inaugural Director of the SC Cyber Consortium, he has been a key leader in the cyber education, cyber workforce development, and cyber protection efforts in both South Carolina and across the Nation.
With over 30 years of cybersecurity experience in both Florida and South Carolina, Tom has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in protecting critical infrastructure and cyber assets. He currently holds certifications in information security, information auditing, security leadership, critical infrastructure protection, and project management – he is also recognized a FEMA Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Practitioner.
Tom is a member of the FBI’s InfraGard program and serves as an advisory board member for the Dutch Fork High School Cyber program. He has actively participated as a member of the MS-ISAC’s Executive Committee as well as the USC School of Law Cybersecurity Task Force. Tom currently serves the academic community through board service to the Industry Advisory Board for the USC Integrated IT program, and at Florence-Darlington Tech and Aiken Tech.

Tom Scott Short Bio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-scott-7172386/ Thomas Scott (Tom) is the CEO and Founder of CyberSherpas, a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) cybersecurity consulting firm. He currently serves as th... Show more

Best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz has worked in higher education, training, and development for over 20-years. When she realized that traditional methods weren’t helping her students thrive—she founded Excel & Flourish in 2012. Based in Milwaukee, Excel & Flourish helps organizations and teams improve productivity and reduce frustration with Microsoft products through fun technical skills training. The result? Amped-up collaboration and better success across every aspect of their business and work.
Her background includes a Masters in Human Resource Development and a Microsoft® Teams Adoption Specialist and is a Microsoft® Certified MOS Expert and Master as well as a Microsoft® Certified Trainer.

Best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz has worked in higher education, training, and development for over 20-years. When she realized that traditional methods weren’t helping her students thrive—she founded Exce... Show more

Marline Paul, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, empowers startups and military spouses through her company, Enilram Creative Solutions. With over 17 years in education and a passion for uplifting entrepreneurs, Marline offers strategic guidance and training. As a proud graduate of Florida International University and St. Thomas University, and a devoted mother and military spouse, Marline transitioned from teaching to entrepreneurship. Her hands-on approach and dedication to improving lives set her apart. Marline is also the founder of Rose of Alpha Omega, Inc., a nonprofit supporting women's leadership and well-being.

Marline Paul, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, empowers startups and military spouses through her company, Enilram Creative Solutions. With over 17 years in education and a passion for uplifting entrepreneurs, Marline offers strategic guidance a... Show more

I am Aadil Latif, Founder of TechXNinjas, a community driven initiative focused on empowering learners through mentorship, skill development, and real-world exposure in technology, with a strong emphasis on Cloud, AI, and modern developer tools.
I was also a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador at the Beta levels, where I actively contributed to building tech communities, promoting Microsoft technologies, and strengthening my skills in technical evangelism, public speaking, and leadership across the Microsoft ecosystem.

I am also a Speaker at the AI and Copilot Innovations Summit India 2024, where I delivered a session on Harnessing AI and Copilot on 14th September 2024 in Gurugram. During my talk, I explored how AI, Microsoft Copilot, and automation are transforming healthcare, finance, education, and business, with a focus on productivity, responsible AI, ethical considerations, and real world case studies.

My interests span Cloud computing, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, and web development, where I combine creativity with logical problem solving to build scalable and impactful solutions. I remain committed to continuous learning, community building, and personal growth, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle through cycling and reading.

I am Aadil Latif, Founder of TechXNinjas, a community driven initiative focused on empowering learners through mentorship, skill development, and real-world exposure in technology, with a strong emphasis on Cloud, AI, and modern developer tools. I w... Show more

Candor Dennis is a Design Thinking Strategist, program manager and innovator who helps brands and business begin to appreciate the benefit of using design thinking to aid their processes.

She started her tech journey in 2019 as a web developer and web tutor and has helped over collectively 700 people get started in tech.
With a mind shift from Front end web development, she has experience using front end web technologies to create interfaces that provide web based solutions.
As a program manager who uses design thinking, she is advancing to building better work culture and bringing projects to life while meeting success.

She is passionate about helping young ones become tech savvy as she volunteers regularly for events and programs that are driven to this cause.She currently serves as an Ambassador at Women Techmakers and the lead for Women Techmakers Aba.

She is a team player and is very collaborative in working with like minds to build solutions to problems using technology

Candor Dennis is a Design Thinking Strategist, program manager and innovator who helps brands and business begin to appreciate the benefit of using design thinking to aid their processes. She started her tech journey in 2019 as a web developer and... Show more

Chike Eduputa is a technology leader and Director specialising in AI, automation, and the future of work. He is the Head of Microsoft at Capgemini Invent UK. He works with government organisations and global companies to transform how work gets done by combining Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Copilot and AI agents into intelligent digital ecosystems.

With a strong focus on bridging strategy and delivery, Chike leads complex transformation programmes that turn AI ambition into measurable business outcomes. His work spans governance at scale, automation with AI agents, and building modern data-driven platforms.

He is an active member and regular speaker in the Microsoft community and is passionate about helping organisations move from experimentation to real-world impact with AI.

Chike Eduputa is a technology leader and Director specialising in AI, automation, and the future of work. He is the Head of Microsoft at Capgemini Invent UK. He works with government organisations and global companies to transform how work gets done ... Show more

Susan Payment is an adjunct faculty member in the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina. An honorary member of ACUI, she spent fourteen years in a number of roles within the division of Student Affairs at the University of San Diego and thirteen years at the College of Charleston, retiring as the Director of Student Life in April of 2017. Her volunteer involvement with ACUI has included serving as an at-large member of the Board of Trustees, conference program team chair for the 2017 annual conference and regional director for Region 15 (now Region I). Susan enjoys remaining engaged with the Association while exploring new ways to create community on our campuses and providing support to colleagues and emerging professionals.

Susan Payment is an adjunct faculty member in the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina. An honorary member of ACUI, she spent fourteen years in a number of roles within the division of Student Affairs at th... Show more

Andrew writes code and teaches people. Sometimes at the same time. Over a decade in education (schools, colleges, training professional engineers) taught him that technical excellence without communication skills creates brilliant individual contributors but struggling teams. Now consulting on architecture while training engineering teams globally, he helps developers find their authentic technical voice- the one that writes elegant code AND explains why it matters.

Andrew writes code and teaches people. Sometimes at the same time. Over a decade in education (schools, colleges, training professional engineers) taught him that technical excellence without communication skills creates brilliant individual contribu... Show more

Beth Griffith, BAP, GIP, HIC, LEED, is the founder of Renewable Renegades and ANEC Ventures, where she helps mission-driven organizations responsibly adopt AI, automation, and clean energy strategies that strengthen people, systems, and communities.

Working at the intersection of responsible AI, workforce development, renewable energy, and inclusive business growth, Beth brings a practical, human-centered lens to emerging technology. Her work focuses on helping governments, nonprofits, NGOs, public sector teams, and small businesses build AI capacity without losing sight of trust, accountability, and human dignity.

Beth brings a people-first perspective on agentic AI: how organizations can design AI agents with the right guardrails, increase human capital through AI capital, and build systems that elevate workers, leaders, and the communities they serve.

Beth Griffith, BAP, GIP, HIC, LEED, is the founder of Renewable Renegades and ANEC Ventures, where she helps mission-driven organizations responsibly adopt AI, automation, and clean energy strategies that strengthen people, systems, and communities. ... Show more

Segun Akinyemi is a Nigerian American writer, speaker, educator, and Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft known for explaining complex topics in a practical, down-to-earth way. He writes, speaks, and teaches about software engineering, applied AI, and tech careers, helping students and professionals use AI tools while keeping humans in the loop. Based in Charlotte, he founded Discovery Days, a local field trip program connecting students with STEM opportunities, created and maintains Charlotte Third Places, and was named to the 2025 Charlotte Business Journal 40 Under 40 list at age 28. Learn more at segunak.com.

Segun Akinyemi is a Nigerian American writer, speaker, educator, and Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft known for explaining complex topics in a practical, down-to-earth way. He writes, speaks, and teaches about software engineering, applied AI, a... Show more