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

Estephani Rivera Jaramillo

Estephani Rivera Jaramillo

Soy Estephani Rivera Jaramillo, actualmente me desempeño como Senior Data Scientist en Protecta Security, donde lidero proyectos para automatizar tareas, procesos y actividades, permitiendo que una empresa tome decisiones basadas en datos y acompañándola en su camino a convertirse en una empresa data driven. Trabajo con Python, Oracle SQL, Qlik Sense Developer y RStudio. En lo que respecta a entornos cloud, estoy a cargo de la migración a AWS (S3, Glue, Athena). También he desarrollado y capacitado en modelos de ciencia de datos, incluyendo modelos de análisis y modelos predictivos, aplicando técnicas de machine learning (MLOps).

En lo que respecta a la Inteligencia Artificial, he trabajado aplicando Forecast y acompañando el proceso de la implementación de chatbots a través de intenciones. Además, disfruto de usar profesionalmente IA Generativa a través de Canva y otros programas que son muy útiles para acelerar tareas.

En mis tiempos libres, lidero mi comunidad Data Ladies para seguir apoyando en el empoderamiento de más mujeres en tecnología. También comparto información sobre data, analítica y ciencia de datos a través de mis redes sociales (Instagram: stef_9_18 y TikTok: @estephaniriveraja). Actualmente, estoy creando un ambiente dedicado a la consultoría y capacitaciones llamado Number9 y subiendo mis códigos a mi perfil de GitHub.

Soy Estephani Rivera Jaramillo, actualmente me desempeño como Senior Data Scientist en Protecta Security, donde lidero proyectos para automatizar tareas, procesos y actividades, permitiendo que una empresa tome decisiones basadas en datos y acompañán... Show more

Charanpal Singh

Charanpal Singh

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

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

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

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

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

Csongor Vogel

Csongor Vogel

I'm a Staff Mobile Software Engineer at talabat, the leading food delivery platform in the MENA region (part of Delivery Hero), and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. Based in Dubai and originally from Hungary, I combine engineering leadership with a strong focus on mentorship and developer enablement.

As a developer community organizer (Flutter Abu Dhabi and Dubai ), I'm passionate about helping startups adopt the right technologies early and scale their engineering practices effectively from the beginning.

My current focus is on integrating AI solutions into the Software Developer Life Cycle and building other agentic workflows.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge by speaking at conferences and meetups, as well as teaching students in Hungary's first Flutter University class.

In more details:
- https://github.com/gerfalcon

I'm a Staff Mobile Software Engineer at talabat, the leading food delivery platform in the MENA region (part of Delivery Hero), and a Google Developer Expert in Flutter & Dart. Based in Dubai and originally from Hungary, I combine engineering leaders... Show more

Pablo Ariel Di Loreto

Pablo Ariel Di Loreto

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días".

Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allows you to connect your money and your world to simplify everyday life. Modo is a payment solution in which you can send, order and pay from your mobile device in the safest, most practical and convenient way.

I am the founder of "ConoSurTech" (https://conosur.tech), a non-profit initiative that connect technology communities & train for free people around the world in technology.

I am Director & Instructor in "Aprender IT" (https://aprender.it), a project that create educational experiences that help overcome professional challenges related to technology.

I´m also Director of "PuertoTec" (https://puertotec.com), an organization that provides consulting services in Microsoft solutions, and hosting services for web applications based on WordPress.

I am from Berazategui City, Buenos Aires, Argentina [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partido_de_Berazategui]. When I was 16 years old, I started learning how to manage servers and create software with (very very old) several technologies. I am a Systems Analyst and Physical Education Teacher. I enjoy educational & technological talks and a good beer. If you want to talk with me, write me to pablodiloreto@hotmail.com or visit my website at https://pablodiloreto.com/.

Professor. Techie. Ice cream fan (dulce de leche). My favorite phrase: "Todos los días pueden no ser buenos ... pero hay algo bueno en todos los días". Currently I´m Engineering Director at MODO (http://modo.com.ar), the payment solution that allo... Show more

Anna Lill

Anna Lill

Dr. Anna Lill, DSocSci, is a Prevention Scientist, High School Health Education and Psychology Teacher, and Fellow with the Center for Psychedelic Public Health. She earned her doctorate in Prevention Science from Wilmington University, where her dissertation, Healing the Root Cause: Classic Psychedelics as Prevention Interventions for Alcohol Use Disorder, addressed a previously unexamined gap in the prevention science literature by offering the first formal exploration of psychedelic-assisted prevention for Alcohol Use Disorder. She also holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in human services and behavioral science. With nearly two decades of experience across the behavioral health continuum of care, public health, and education, Dr. Lill integrates research, teaching, and advocacy to advance health equity, harm reduction, and innovative prevention strategies. As a licensed educator and Co-Owner of TE Recovery Homes, she works to bridge science and compassion in addressing the root causes of suffering while strengthening protective factors and expanding ethical, evidence-informed pathways to care across education, treatment, and community systems.

Dr. Anna Lill, DSocSci, is a Prevention Scientist, High School Health Education and Psychology Teacher, and Fellow with the Center for Psychedelic Public Health. She earned her doctorate in Prevention Science from Wilmington University, where her dis... Show more

Jessie Robbins

Jessie Robbins

Jessie is the Power Platform service owner at Hennepin County as a member of the Enterprise Strategic Solutions team for the past five years. She began her journey at the county as a developer and quickly found her passion in the Power Platform space. Starting her technology career as what is now known as a citizen developer, Jessie has grown into a leader who empowers others to build tools that make work better—for everyone. Her mission is simple: enable people to create meaningful solutions that improve how they work every day.

Jessie is the Power Platform service owner at Hennepin County as a member of the Enterprise Strategic Solutions team for the past five years. She began her journey at the county as a developer and quickly found her passion in the Power Platform space... Show more

Roksana Inga Rybicka

Roksana Inga Rybicka

Studentin an der EUV, Peer Tutorin für wissenschaftliche Schreiben & Lernen, Directorin für IT bei ELSA

Roksana ist eine leidenschaftliche Studentin im Bereich Rechtswissenschaften und steht kurz vor dem Abschluss ihres Studiums. Neben ihrem Engagement in der akademischen Welt ist sie auch eine begeisterte Webdesignerin und Programmiererin, mit einem besonderen Interesse an den Schnittstellen von Technologie und Recht. Als Peer Tutorin und Director für IT bei ELSA kombiniert sie ihre Liebe zu digitalen Innovationen mit ihrer Expertise im Bereich Bildung und Lehre. Sie engagiert sich zudem in internationalen Netzwerken und hat sich auf die Förderung von Zugänglichkeit und Empowerment spezialisiert.Sie liebt es, kreative Methoden wie Gamification in der Lehre zu integrieren, um Studierende aktiv in ihre Lernprozesse einzubinden und auf die Herausforderungen der digitalen Zukunft vorzubereiten.

Studentin an der EUV, Peer Tutorin für wissenschaftliche Schreiben & Lernen, Directorin für IT bei ELSA Roksana ist eine leidenschaftliche Studentin im Bereich Rechtswissenschaften und steht kurz vor dem Abschluss ihres Studiums. Neben ihrem Engag... Show more

Paul Innella

Paul Innella

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more

Shaun Hurtado

Shaun Hurtado

Shaun Hurtado has served in educational leadership roles (TK-12) in urban, rural, and suburban school districts. His experience, expertise, and passion are creating a positive school culture for students and staff where they can thrive in their education and careers. A positive school culture is critical for initiating improved student learning outcomes while cultivating active leadership roles for staff.
He has presented at local, regional, and state conferences. He enjoys facilitating professional development and coaching sessions around leadership development and school culture for schools and districts across California and beyond. He is passionate about helping educational leaders develop positive school and district cultures, cultivating leadership skills and roles while addressing student and staff wellness needs.
Mr. Hurtado is passionate about his role as an instructional and transformational leader. He desires to have a lasting, positive impact on communities by educating youth and developing a positive transformational school culture that creates an environment for cultivating strong leaders.

Shaun Hurtado has served in educational leadership roles (TK-12) in urban, rural, and suburban school districts. His experience, expertise, and passion are creating a positive school culture for students and staff where they can thrive in their educa... Show more

Latifa Dekhici

Latifa Dekhici

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laboratory in the Higher School of Electrical and Energetic engineering of Oran. Her research interests include power dispatch, power system design, healthcare scheduling and green optimization as well as optimization methods especially metaheuristics. DEKHICI has been a member of Inside Project (Inclusion of Students With impairements in Distance Education) in 2023, of DIGITAQ Project about Quality Assurance Digitalization in Higher Education and a responsable of Digitalisation Strategy Office in her university. She partipated as a trainer in many sustainability; digitalization; accessibilty, cyber responsability, soft skills and inclusivity activities and serious game design.

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laborator... Show more

Philip Obiorah

Philip Obiorah

Philip Obiorah is a Data Scientist, Co-Organizer PyData Milton Keynes , Lead of GDG Cloud Port Harcourt, a Google Explore ML Facilitator, and a researcher with interests in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. He is a former Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom, and currently serves as a Learning Development Coach in Computing at the University of Buckingham. An Oracle Certified Professional and a member of the British Computer Society, Philip has a diverse academic and professional background.

Philip holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt. In addition, he has earned two Master's degrees: an MSc in Applied Data Science from the University of Buckingham, graduating with distinction, and an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt. He also holds a BA in Philosophy from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria.

Philip is deeply committed to community development and has volunteered extensively to mentor participants in AI and data science programs through initiatives like AI School Africa, the Google Africa Developers Scholarship, and Google Explore ML with Crowdsource. His academic contributions include several research publications, notably "Topic Modeling Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation & Multinomial Logistic Regression," published in the Journal of Digital Innovations & Contemporary Research in Science, Engineering & Technology (Vol. 10, No. 4).

Philip’s efforts have earned him numerous accolades. He was a Global Nominee at NASA SpaceApps 2018 and received the Tech Social Impact Icon (Green) Award in 2022 from Techrity. He was also honored with a special plaque from Google Developer Groups for fostering a vibrant developer community at GDG Cloud Port Harcourt.

Passionate about teaching, community building, and bridging the gap between academia and the tech industry, Philip is dedicated to continuing his impactful journey and achieving even greater milestones in the future.

Philip Obiorah is a Data Scientist, Co-Organizer PyData Milton Keynes , Lead of GDG Cloud Port Harcourt, a Google Explore ML Facilitator, and a researcher with interests in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. He is a former Graduate Te... Show more

Lorraine Williams

Lorraine Williams

Lorraine Williams is a credentialed coach, facilitator, and resilience speaker for Vidl Work, a culture transformation firm dedicated to optimizing organizational performance. Lorraine is committed to guiding others to connect with themselves, find purpose and to stand in their worth. With her powerful presence she motivates audiences to embrace change. She has received many accolades including the honor of standing on the TEDx stage to share how to implement personal power and achieve high-impact solutions. She is certified through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the College of Executive Coaching and The Institute of Neuroleadership.

With an extensive career in IT and leadership, Lorraine’s career spans government and corporate America. During her previous role as Executive Director of Information Technology for the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office in the state of Florida, Lorraine established a Leadership Coaching program within her agency that was endorsed and promoted by the Sheriff. This program is based on leadership values, principles and emotional intelligence. Noteworthy professional endeavors in the United States more broadly include serving in guidance roles for the Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin. Globally, Lorraine has worked with employer groups in the UK and Germany, offering coaching, mentoring and facilitation services. As a proven team builder, Lorraine’s technique focuses on process, performance optimization, and most importantly, leadership development. She feels strongly that leadership is the cornerstone to success, regardless of one’s station in life.

Lorraine Williams is a credentialed coach, facilitator, and resilience speaker for Vidl Work, a culture transformation firm dedicated to optimizing organizational performance. Lorraine is committed to guiding others to connect with themselves, find p... Show more

Frank Victory

Frank Victory

Frank Victory is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience shaping impactful security strategies. Focused on results rather than titles, he has excelled in both technical and leadership roles, bringing deep expertise in defensive and offensive security—spanning blue and red team operations, incident response, and threat & risk management.

Passionate about developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, Frank teaches at local community colleges and leads instruction for CU Boulder’s programs in Social Engineering, Ethical Hacking, DFIR, and Threat Hunting. As Vice President of the Denver OWASP chapter, he fosters community engagement through meetups and conferences, including SnowFROC.

Frank also co-hosts the Colorado=Security Podcast, where he interviews local cybersecurity professionals, delving into their journeys, challenges, and insights—always ending with the question: What is the biggest challenge in cybersecurity today?

Frank Victory is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience shaping impactful security strategies. Focused on results rather than titles, he has excelled in both technical and leadership roles, bringing deep expertise in defensi... Show more

Rayvn Manuel

Rayvn Manuel

A U.S. Army veteran holding a Master of Science in Software-Application Development, Rayvn Manuel is a Principal Application Developer, Architect, and DevOps Engineer at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Within the Office of Digital Strategy and Engagement, she leads research and development, monitors industry trends, and identifies (re)emerging technologies as candidates for the museum’s browser-based interactives.

As an AI Strategist and API/Open-Source Evangelist, Rayvn identifies technologies that enhance the museum’s interactive experiences—designed to delight visitors and extend the museum’s reach beyond the gallery walls. She is always seeking technologies that support the sharing of the lives and achievements of the African American community — past and present.

Drawing on personal experience within the neurodivergent community, she is committed to identifying technologies that broaden access for online visitors engaging with the museum’s interactive platforms — ensuring they have meaningful, equitable experiences. Rayvn builds proof-of-concept applications to demonstrate value to unit leadership.

Her current technology focus includes AI, APIs, and Blockchain, and she is actively experimenting with modern application architectures such as microservices, event-driven design, and progressive web applications.

She is the creator of the AI-Augmented Development Framework (AADF): Human-Centered Orchestration™ and author of A³T AI-Augmented Assistive Technology: A Framework for Cognitive Assistive Human-AI Collaboration — Theory, Methodology, Protocols, and Evidence ©.
A frequent speaker at public- and private-sector conferences since 2019, Rayvn presents on topics ranging from AI strategy and API-first architecture to DevSecOps and digital transformation.

She also serves as adjunct faculty teaching programming and web design courses at a Virginia community college, and is the owner of ClarionBellePublishing LLC, a micro, veteran, women-owned business.

She is currently preparing her first nonfiction technical book — a practical guide to APIs written for early-career technologists, career changers, and the simply curious, designed to help them navigate the landscape and avoid common pitfalls.

When she isn’t architecting systems, Rayvn feeds her passion for costume design and fabrication, frequently attending themed events as a dedicated maker and creator.

A U.S. Army veteran holding a Master of Science in Software-Application Development, Rayvn Manuel is a Principal Application Developer, Architect, and DevOps Engineer at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAH... Show more

Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari

Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari

Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari is a Ghanaian individual known for his interest in education, communication, and social development. He is passionate about learning, personal growth, and contributing positively to society through knowledge-sharing and community engagement.

He demonstrates strong skills in written communication and critical thinking, with a keen interest in peacebuilding, leadership, and youth development initiatives. Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari is committed to self-improvement and values integrity, discipline, and service to humanity.

Through continuous learning and active participation in meaningful initiatives, he aspires to make a lasting impact in his community and beyond.

Suhuyini Frank Nnyayam Bukari is a Ghanaian individual known for his interest in education, communication, and social development. He is passionate about learning, personal growth, and contributing positively to society through knowledge-sharing and ... Show more

Dr. Aday Adetosoye

Dr. Aday Adetosoye

Dr. Aday E. Adetosoye is an international speaker and leadership strategist specializing in human-centered AI adoption and women's leadership in tech. With 25 years as a U.S. diplomat (USAID, CDC, HRSA) and former Vice President overseeing global health programs in 37 countries, she brings high-stakes communication expertise to the digital landscape.

Recent speaking engagements include moderating at the International AIDS Conference 2024 (25,000+ attendees), featured panelist at the Weitzman Institute Virtual Symposium, presenter at the Women in Government Relations 50th Conference, and featured guest on "Lunch with Leaders" LinkedIn Live discussing women in STEM leadership.

As CEO of 1099 Impact Street and Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Dr. Adetosoye helps leaders navigate technological transformation without sacrificing creativity, wellbeing, or authentic connection. She also provides training on public speaking. Her signature topic: "The Human Algorithm" for ethical AI leadership is a favorite.

Dr. Aday E. Adetosoye is an international speaker and leadership strategist specializing in human-centered AI adoption and women's leadership in tech. With 25 years as a U.S. diplomat (USAID, CDC, HRSA) and former Vice President overseeing global hea... Show more

Florian Brunner

Florian Brunner

Florian Brunner is a PhD candidate in International Relations at the University of Oxford and co-head of Project Access Germany. Together with his co-speaker Jael Fechler, he coordinates a student-led volunteer team that widens access to top universities through one-to-one mentoring, practical resources, and public and policy outreach. As a first-generation student raised by a single parent in rural Bavaria, Florian experienced first-hand how social and cultural capital shape educational trajectories. Today he focuses on building partnerships and translating mentoring insights into scalable recommendations for universities and scholarship funders.

Florian Brunner is a PhD candidate in International Relations at the University of Oxford and co-head of Project Access Germany. Together with his co-speaker Jael Fechler, he coordinates a student-led volunteer team that widens access to top universi... Show more

Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Kaliva

Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Kaliva

Dr. Elisabeth Kaliva is Professor for Digital Design at the Department of Computer Science and Scientific Lead of the Digital Open Learning Lab (DOLL) at Technical University of Cologne (TH Köln). Her teaching and research focus on the analysis, design, and critical reflection of interactive AI systems, with a strong emphasis on user experience and social computing. She explores how AI-driven decision-making processes can be made more explainable, human-centered, and adaptive, enhancing personalization while supporting meaningful knowledge exchange and collaboration. At the Digital Open Learning Lab, she investigate how uses centered digital design, innovative learning methodologies, and emerging technologies can enrich and transform social learning in higher education. She is also actively involved in the Data Literacy Initiative (DaLI) at TH Köln, contributing to interdisciplinary learning environments that foster data and AI literacy across disciplines.

Dr. Elisabeth Kaliva is Professor for Digital Design at the Department of Computer Science and Scientific Lead of the Digital Open Learning Lab (DOLL) at Technical University of Cologne (TH Köln). Her teaching and research focus on the analysis, desi... Show more

Celestine Kleinesper

Celestine Kleinesper

Celestine Kleinesper ist Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaftlerin (M.A.) und derzeit für die Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung im Programm zukunft.digital tätig. Dabei werden Studierende und Lehrkräfte zusammengebracht, um KI-bezogene Projekte wie Chatbots, Projektwochen oder Mikrofortbildungen umzusetzen. Durch ihre Tätigkeiten bei der "Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study - TIMSS", "Synergien für Lehren und Lernen durch Open Educational Resources" (SynLLOER), an der Hamburg Open Online University (HOOU) und bei OERinfo verfügt sie über vielfältige Erfahrungen im Bereich Open Education und Digitalisierung an Hochschulen.

Celestine Kleinesper ist Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaftlerin (M.A.) und derzeit für die Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung im Programm zukunft.digital tätig. Dabei werden Studierende und Lehrkräfte zusammengebracht, um KI-bezogene Projekte wie... Show more

Ingo Kleiber

Ingo Kleiber

Ingo Kleiber studied English, political science, and economics at Heidelberg University, pursuing a teaching degree. After working at the Heidelberg School of Education, he is now a Senior Expert for Digital Education and Educational Technology at the Vice-Rectorate for Teaching and Studies of the University of Cologne.

Ingo Kleiber studied English, political science, and economics at Heidelberg University, pursuing a teaching degree. After working at the Heidelberg School of Education, he is now a Senior Expert for Digital Education and Educational Technology at th... Show more

Manuel Dolderer

Manuel Dolderer

Manuel Dolderer is an economist, edupreneur, and advocate for transformative learning. He co-founded CODE University of Applied Sciences in Berlin in 2017 and served as its founding president until 2023, building an innovative learning environment based on curiosity-driven, project-based education.
Manuel studied economics, philosophy, and cultural studies at Witten/Herdecke University, and has now returned to his Alma Mater as project lead transformation.
As a keynote speaker, advisor and entrepreneur he is dedicated to redesigning learning for human agency in the age of AI.

Manuel Dolderer is an economist, edupreneur, and advocate for transformative learning. He co-founded CODE University of Applied Sciences in Berlin in 2017 and served as its founding president until 2023, building an innovative learning environment ba... Show more

Omoniyi Lawson

Omoniyi Lawson

Omoniyi Lawson is a Digital Development practitioner with almost a decade of experience working at the intersection of technology, policy, and social impact across Africa. He is the Managing Partner at the Centre for Digital Development and Innovation Research, where he leads research and advocacy on digital inclusion, platform accountability, and digital governance.

Omoniyi is an active contributor to the Internet Governance Forum ecosystem and previously presented at the West African Internet Governance Forum 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. He is also a member of the Internet Society. Currently, he serves as Co-Chair of the AI, Digital Learning and Digital Transformation Working Group under the UNESCO-hosted Education 2030 framework, contributing to global discussions on AI, digital transformation, and inclusive education systems.
His work focuses on how emerging technologies and platform policies shape access, safety, and economic participation in developing contexts, with particular attention to data governance, encryption, and platform accountability.

He is the Founder of DigiShield, an initiative focused on protecting young people from online harm, and has worked with thousands of young Nigerians on digital safety, privacy, and responsible technology use. His research spans multiple areas, including digital inclusion, sustainability, and the societal impacts of technology, with contributions to both national and international discourse.

Omoniyi has collaborated with global stakeholders, including UNESCO and was recognised as a top 10 finalist in the USAID Youth Well-being Prize (Digital Harm category). He is committed to advancing inclusive, rights-based digital development and strengthening West Africa’s capacity to shape its digital future.

Omoniyi Lawson is a Digital Development practitioner with almost a decade of experience working at the intersection of technology, policy, and social impact across Africa. He is the Managing Partner at the Centre for Digital Development and Innovatio... Show more

Silvia Triboni

Silvia Triboni

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phil Almeroth

Phil Almeroth

Phil leads Business Transformation and guides teams through delivery excellence for Logisolve (a V-Soft Consulting Company), a national consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Public Sector. He has broad and deep experience in Product, Program, Project, and IT Management and Delivery across Financial Services, Banking, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Agriculture, Retail, and Media for 40+ years. He also mentors business leaders and MBA and undergraduate students in their personal and professional growth.

Phil leads Business Transformation and guides teams through delivery excellence for Logisolve (a V-Soft Consulting Company), a national consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Public Sector. He has broad and deep experience i... Show more

Chanel Power

Chanel Power

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to.

A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of technical excellence and global access. She has shipped production ML systems, advised 30+ early-stage AI product teams annually, and built a global technical institute serving 40K+ developers across 120+ countries, generating $45M+ in career outcomes for 600+ first-generation technologists.

Mentor Me Collective is a Google for Startups partner, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center alumni, and by every measure, a developer relations program at true scale, with enablement programs running at 3x industry engagement benchmarks and partnerships spanning Google Cloud, IBM, and Grow with Google.

Her technical range is matched by her ability to translate it across engineering rooms, executive briefings, and communities the industry too often overlooks.

Chanel works at the frontier of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and accelerated computing. She builds fast, speaks plain, and closes the gap between what's possible and who gets to build it.

She is not building toward legacy. She is already living it.

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to. A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of techn... Show more

Eriol Fox

Eriol Fox

Eriol has been working as a designer for 15+ years working in for-profits and then NGO’s and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building, censorship circumvention OSS, Human Rights OSS tools and crisis response technology. Eriol now works at The Open Home Foundation on OSS first smart home technology.

Eriol is part of the core teams at Open Source Design (http://opensourcedesign.net/) Sustain UX & Design working group (https://sustainoss.org/working-groups/design-and-ux/) and help hosts podcast about open source and design (https://sosdesign.sustainoss.org/)

Eriol is a non-binary, queer person who uses they/them pronouns.

Eriol was studying a Comp Sci PhD looking at how designers participate in humanitarian and human rights focussed open-source software projects and is looking for a new home for this research.

Eriol has been working as a designer for 15+ years working in for-profits and then NGO’s and open-source software organisations, working on complex problems like sustainable food systems, peace-building, censorship circumvention OSS, Human Rights OSS... Show more

Sheena Yap Chan

Sheena Yap Chan

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena's influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world's leading site for book recommendations. Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed p... Show more

Israel Odeajo

Israel Odeajo

Israel Odeajo is an accomplished professional with over ten years of diverse experience in technology and data science. Currently, he serves as an AI Engineer and Data Coach at Join Momentum in the United Kingdom and as a Machine Learning Engineer at BTC Creative Labs in Germany. His career spans key roles including software engineer, database administrator, team lead, data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineer, and AI engineer—across multiple sectors such as education, politics, energy, law, fintech, and NGOs.

Israel’s expertise extends to academic contributions, having published approximately five research papers and presented at renowned conferences, including Deep Learning Indaba, ICLR, Data Science Africa, and Data Science Nigeria. As an invited speaker and faculty member, he has shared his insights at various international forums in Africa, Europe, Asia, and America.

In addition to his technical and academic achievements, Israel has served as a facilitator with Techskill, UK, and as a teaching assistant with Neuroscience Academy, where he imparts advanced knowledge in deep learning. His influence in the technology space is further recognized through his ambassadorial roles with Zindi Africa and Data Dev Ambassador for Tableau. Israel is also a certified data trainer with Atlan Turing College, UK, following an intensive eight-week training program.

His professional certifications include credentials as a Google IT Specialist, Google Web/Mobile Specialist, Microsoft Data Scientist, and Microsoft AI Responsible Certified professional, among others. This diverse blend of experience and expertise underscores his commitment to advancing technology and data innovation on a global scale.

Israel Odeajo is an accomplished professional with over ten years of diverse experience in technology and data science. Currently, he serves as an AI Engineer and Data Coach at Join Momentum in the United Kingdom and as a Machine Learning Engineer at... Show more

Varsha Verma

Varsha Verma

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

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

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

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

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

✅Technical Content Writer at Hashnode👩‍💻

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

Curtis cox

Curtis cox

Curtis Cox is a career brand strategist and workforce development practitioner who helps tech talent and teams translate skills into measurable impact. He designs practical career development systems; goal frameworks, coaching workflows, and performance narratives; and adapts them into scalable, AI-enabled processes that improve outcomes without compromising trust. His work sits at the intersection of career development, community building, and modern automation.

Curtis Cox is a career brand strategist and workforce development practitioner who helps tech talent and teams translate skills into measurable impact. He designs practical career development systems; goal frameworks, coaching workflows, and performa... Show more

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