David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Federal government, state government, and higher education. His wealth of experience and invaluable insights garnered from these diverse domains make him a force to be reckoned with.

In 1993, David joined the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Novell Server Administrator for Administrative Data Processing. Over the years, he proved himself as a leader, ultimately assuming the position of Assistant Dean for Information Technology and HIPAA Security Officer for the UNC Adams School of Dentistry from 2011 to 2022. David's dedication to the University and his management of information technology professionals since 1996 are testaments to his exceptional leadership and loyalty.

Education lies at the core of David's personal journey, and his academic achievements speak volumes about his commitment to excellence. A graduate of Hampton University with a bachelor's degree in Mass Media Arts, David legitimized his technical expertise by obtaining a master's degree in Computer Networking and a Post Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance from East Carolina University. Not stopping there, he solidified his position by earning a Certified Government Chief Information Officer certificate from the UNC School of Government.

In 2022, David added two prestigious and highly respected certifications to his repertoire: the Certified Information Systems Security Professional from ISC2 and the Certified Information Security Manager from ISACA.

David's passion for continuous learning and dedication to professional associations have solidified his status as a leader. He is a member of the Epsilon Pi Tau technical honor society, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, and the Information Systems Security Association.

His affiliation with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated exemplifies his commitment to scholarship, community and service.

David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Fede... Show more

Marcel Schade studied chemical engineering at TU Dortmund University and is a research associate at TU Dortmund University as well as an external PhD student at the University of Wuppertal.
He is currently working on the JuModel and Access@DigitalLabs projects, funded by the Foundation for Innovation in Higher Education. His work focuses on digital teaching, particularly in cross-reality laboratories, engineering education and accessibility.

Marcel Schade studied chemical engineering at TU Dortmund University and is a research associate at TU Dortmund University as well as an external PhD student at the University of Wuppertal. He is currently working on the JuModel and Access@DigitalLa... Show more

Elijah Dale is a U.S. Army veteran, author, and host of With All Due Respect, a podcast focused on politics, civic participation, and the challenges facing a rising generation of Americans.

After serving in the Army and overseas, Elijah returned to school to study political science at Arizona State University. His work now centers on bringing ordinary people back into civic conversations—particularly young Americans who feel disconnected from politics and institutions.

Through writing, podcasting, public speaking, and conversations across political and generational lines, Elijah explores questions about economic opportunity, public service, political division, and what Americans owe one another as citizens.

His central message is simple: decisions are made by the people who show up.

Elijah Dale is a U.S. Army veteran, author, and host of With All Due Respect, a podcast focused on politics, civic participation, and the challenges facing a rising generation of Americans. After serving in the Army and overseas, Elijah returned t... Show more

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions, he brings real-world industry experience into the conference.

Alongside his professional work, Obed has delivered over 500 mentoring sessions and supported 50+ students in achieving top career breakthroughs, as well as coaching over 1,000 university students. Passionate about education and inclusion, Obed is committed to helping more young children and underrepresented groups build confidence and careers in tech.

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipeli... Show more

Cassandra Chin has given keynotes at Devnexus, JFokus, Devoxx Belgium, Devoxx Morocco, and GIDS. Her latest book, Raising Young Coders, is published by Apress and helps parents to inspire their kids to love technology. She has been teaching technology kids workshops at international conferences since she was 13 years old and is passionate about helping allow women, minorities, and underprivileged students to learn about technology. She is also Content Chair of CNCF Kids Day and is helping to run AI Engineer Kids Day. Her books have been featured at international events like Kubecon + CloudNativeCon and in popular technology shows like theCUBE and Techstrong TV.

Cassandra Chin has given keynotes at Devnexus, JFokus, Devoxx Belgium, Devoxx Morocco, and GIDS. Her latest book, Raising Young Coders, is published by Apress and helps parents to inspire their kids to love technology. She has been teaching technolog... Show more

Benjamin Dominik Breuer advises universities, faculties and degree programmes across the German-speaking market. As Managing Consultant at MAGISTER Hochschulberatung in Munich he works on institutional positioning, programme development and student recruitment. He is also an Associated Consultant with CHE Consult.

He has worked in the education market since 2006. He ran university partnerships for a student finance provider, founded studilux, which launched Germany's first online study fair and its first online student loan calculator, and taught at Macromedia University of Applied Sciences. His clients include the Universities of Bayreuth, Göttingen and Magdeburg as well as Macromedia University.

On stage he keeps returning to one question. How do universities reach the people their programmes were built for? His talks combine market observation with cases from consulting practice: falling student numbers and what they mean for programme planning, study orientation through AI assistants instead of printed guides, brand management inside organisations that were never built as marketing organisations, and degree programmes developed past the audience they are meant to serve.

He delivers keynotes, facilitates workshops and runs trainings in German and English, and writes regularly on higher education marketing, programme development and AI in higher education.

Benjamin Dominik Breuer advises universities, faculties and degree programmes across the German-speaking market. As Managing Consultant at MAGISTER Hochschulberatung in Munich he works on institutional positioning, programme development and student r... Show more

Hey there, I am Jeremy Harris, I serve as an Assistant Director at Christopher Newport University. I oversee the recruitment and selection of student staff at CNU along with development and steering of the programming and engagement model.

Hey there, I am Jeremy Harris, I serve as an Assistant Director at Christopher Newport University. I oversee the recruitment and selection of student staff at CNU along with development and steering of the programming and engagement model. Show more

Prajakta is a passionate advocate for open source, education, and community empowerment. With a deep commitment to fostering innovation and growth, she has dedicated herself to mentoring and teaching individuals across India, both online and in-person. Prajakta’s work is centered around creating inclusive platforms that allow others to learn, grow, and thrive in the tech ecosystem.

She is the co-founder of Techvalley, a dynamic initiative focused on building a thriving community of tech enthusiasts. As an active mentor and judge, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of tech talent by guiding students through hackathons and pitching events. Her dedication to education and skill development has also led her to serve as a National Skill Development Corporation mentor, where she helps bridge the gap between education and industry.

Prajakta’s community-building efforts extend to various global and local initiatives. She is a former AngelHack Ambassador, a core member of FOSS United Pune, and a Girlscript Ambassador, where she champions diversity and inclusion in tech. She has also made significant contributions to the blockchain and decentralised tech community as a core member of Dapps.co and Hackers Meet-up.

At her university, Prajakta took the initiative to start Co-Dev, a technical community dedicated to collaboration and growth. She has been an active Microsoft Student Ambassador, connecting students with opportunities and resources, and her leadership in fostering open-source culture has left a lasting impact.

Driven by a passion for empowering others through education, mentoring, and hands-on experience, Prajakta is committed to creating a future where technology is accessible, inclusive, and impactful for all.

Prajakta is a passionate advocate for open source, education, and community empowerment. With a deep commitment to fostering innovation and growth, she has dedicated herself to mentoring and teaching individuals across India, both online and in-perso... Show more

Juhan Kim is the Founder and CEO of BusinessH4C, a cybersecurity consulting and education company, and the Founder and Lead of TeamH4C, a South Korean white-hat hacking team he has led since 2011. TeamH4C ranked #1 globally on CTFtime in 2026.
With more than 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, Juhan has worked across offensive security, vulnerability research, security education, and cybersecurity consulting. He also serves as a member of the 2030 Advisory Group to South Korea’s one of the main government departments named Ministry of Science and ICT.
His work focuses on bridging hands-on offensive security with security education, organizational decision-making, and the practical adoption of emerging technologies such as AI. He has also received commendations from the Seoul Metropolitan Council and the Korea Information Technology Research Institute, as well as an award from the National Assembly Research Service for legislative and policy proposals.

Juhan Kim is the Founder and CEO of BusinessH4C, a cybersecurity consulting and education company, and the Founder and Lead of TeamH4C, a South Korean white-hat hacking team he has led since 2011. TeamH4C ranked #1 globally on CTFtime in 2026. With ... Show more

Paul A. Lucas is a global governance, risk and transformation executive with more than 25 years of international experience across the World Bank Group, the United Nations system, including UNOPS and UNFPA, and Deloitte.

His work spans organizational transformation, enterprise risk, internal audit, investigations, financial integrity, technology risk, data analytics and AI governance. He has led global oversight functions, advised senior executives, boards and audit committees, and worked across complex international organizations operating in more than 100 countries.

Paul Lucas is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, CISA, CAMS and PMP. He is a graduate of Macquarie University and The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and writes and speaks on governance, organizational effectiveness, risk, investigations and responsible AI.

Paul A. Lucas is a global governance, risk and transformation executive with more than 25 years of international experience across the World Bank Group, the United Nations system, including UNOPS and UNFPA, and Deloitte. His work spans organizatio... Show more

Technische Universität Dortmund
Zentrum für HochschulBildung (zhb)
Bereich Hochschuldidaktik
Vogelpothsweg 78
44227 Dortmund

tanja.nebel@tu-dortmund.de

Technische Universität Dortmund Zentrum für HochschulBildung (zhb) Bereich Hochschuldidaktik Vogelpothsweg 78 44227 Dortmund tanja.nebel@tu-dortmund.de ... Show more

Although I am a Reputable Individual, I prefer to aid in the scientific education of college or university students and/or offer instruction and training to individuals to improve or develop their capabilities.

Although I am a Reputable Individual, I prefer to aid in the scientific education of college or university students and/or offer instruction and training to individuals to improve or develop their capabilities. Show more

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges through embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers and has been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, Upworthy, Shondaland, & Wired. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day.

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges through embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Jeff was selected by BambooH... Show more

As an Assistant Director of Residence Life, Corey helps provide direction and leadership in the daily operations of housing and residence life alongside the other Assistant Directors. He directly supervises the Residence Life Coordinators and Assistant Residence Life Coordinators in Osprey Fountains, The Flats at UNF and Osprey Ridge Residence Hall. He also serves as a member of the Housing and Residence Life Senior Leadership team.

As an Assistant Director of Residence Life, Corey helps provide direction and leadership in the daily operations of housing and residence life alongside the other Assistant Directors. He directly supervises the Residence Life Coordinators and Assista... Show more

Helman Eduardo Carrillo García is a Colombian economist with a master's degree in Intervention in Knowledge Societies and the founder of XPROF Technology and Innovation. For more than a decade he has worked as a university lecturer and researcher, a public-policy consultant on employment and entrepreneurship, and a technology project manager. He mentored AI bootcamps for Talento Tech, a national program of Colombia's Ministry of ICT, and leads productive-transformation initiatives such as the Meta specialty coffee and cocoa cluster.

His project XPROF Silver Learning, which teaches applied AI to adults over 40, was selected for the IRCAI Global Top 100 AI solutions for the SDGs (2025), under the auspices of UNESCO, and nominated for the ITU WSIS Prizes 2026. He has delivered keynotes in Colombia, Mexico and Panama.

His core idea: the real measure of digital transformation is not how advanced our technology becomes, but how many people become capable of advancing with it. He speaks in Spanish and English.

Helman Eduardo Carrillo García is a Colombian economist with a master's degree in Intervention in Knowledge Societies and the founder of XPROF Technology and Innovation. For more than a decade he has worked as a university lecturer and researcher, a ... Show more

David studies the root causes or keystones for success and achievement in the areas of Leadership, Personal Performance, Sales and Communication. He studied over 3,000 top performers to find what the best performing employees do, what the best leaders do, what the best communicators do, and what the best salespeople do. And more importantly, he discovered the roadblocks that hold people back. His analytical skills come from his degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and his work at IBM, other tech companies, and working with clients in technology, banking, communications, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution and others. He is an expert in leadership, sales and personal development and brings his insights to you to create breakthrough solutions.

David presents over 140 times/year, has spoken to over 200,000 people in 49 states and internationally. He delivers engaging, inspiring and energetic presentations.

David studies the root causes or keystones for success and achievement in the areas of Leadership, Personal Performance, Sales and Communication. He studied over 3,000 top performers to find what the best performing employees do, what the best leade... Show more

Jenny Xu ist Soziologin und Research Associate im Projekt „Digitaler Diversitätsdialog (D3)“ an der Universität Passau. Sie forscht an der Schnittstelle von Hochschullehre, Diversität und Künstlicher Intelligenz. Ein weiterer Forschungsschwerpunkt liegt in den Gender Studies.

E-Mail: jenny.xu@uni-passau.de
Projektseite: https://www.uni-passau.de/universitaet/einrichtungen/stabsstelle-kompetenzentwicklung-in-studium-und-lehre-ksl/digitaler-diversitaetsdialog

Jenny Xu ist Soziologin und Research Associate im Projekt „Digitaler Diversitätsdialog (D3)“ an der Universität Passau. Sie forscht an der Schnittstelle von Hochschullehre, Diversität und Künstlicher Intelligenz. Ein weiterer Forschungsschwerpunkt li... Show more

Abogado especializado en cibercrimen y evidencia digital (UBA), e investigador certificado (TRM-CI). Comenzó su camino profesional en la industria de medios de pago, luego sumó experiencia en derecho comercial y desde hace algunos años trabaja en el Ministerio Público Fiscal de la Nación. Allí combina técnica jurídica e investigación avanzada para colaborar con el equipo en la investigación y litigio de causas penales.

Abogado especializado en cibercrimen y evidencia digital (UBA), e investigador certificado (TRM-CI). Comenzó su camino profesional en la industria de medios de pago, luego sumó experiencia en derecho comercial y desde hace algunos años trabaja en el ... Show more

Jazmin Johnson is a higher education professional, supervisor, and leadership educator with experience in residence life, student leadership development, fraternity and sorority advising, and organizational effectiveness. She currently serves as a Residence Life Coordinator at the University of South Carolina, where she oversees residential communities, supervises student staff, manages crisis response, and designs educational initiatives that help students build the skills needed for success both inside and outside the classroom.

Passionate about developing emerging professionals, Jazmin enjoys creating engaging presentations that bridge theory and practice. Her sessions focus on supervision, managing up, accountability, leadership development, communication, and building healthy workplace cultures. She is particularly interested in equipping entry-level professionals with practical strategies for navigating organizational dynamics, advocating for themselves, and leading effectively regardless of their title.

Outside of her professional role, Jazmin advises collegiate members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., mentors emerging leaders, and combines her background in software engineering with student affairs to create innovative systems that improve organizational operations and engagement.

Whether facilitating a conference session, leading a workshop, or mentoring one-on-one, Jazmin strives to create learning experiences that are interactive, actionable, and immediately applicable. Her goal is for every participant to leave with greater confidence, practical tools, and a clearer understanding of how to lead with authenticity, purpose, and impact.

Jazmin Johnson is a higher education professional, supervisor, and leadership educator with experience in residence life, student leadership development, fraternity and sorority advising, and organizational effectiveness. She currently serves as a Re... Show more

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Africa game development program Mr, Ilonga created his own game studio/company called TL Entertainment whereby he created games and was successfully able to import Global Game Jam and Game Jam +, whereby together with the partnership between TL Entertainment and Game Jam+ there was a bridge built between Namibia and Brazil.

With the games that where created not proving to be profitable, Mr Ilonga would take part in a CEP program whereby he would like up with Vaughan, Veronica and Ndamono and together they would form Edu-Game Namibia to create an innovation hub around gaming to ensure that the market because sustainable around gaming and ensure future Namibian generations will be able to profit from it.

With 7 Years’ experience in Gaming Mr Ilonga has won a few awards and also became the flag career for Gaming especially at the Forbes where he and Vaughan would help Edu-Game Namibia make it to the top 3 pitch battle final. Currently Mr Ilonga together with Edu-Game are working on a curriculum to gamify the education system.

List of Achievements
Forbes 30 Under 30 Top 3 Pitch Battle Finalist 2024
Boost Up Pitch Winner 2023
Xbox Games Camp Alumni 2023
Sanlam Bridge Beneficiary 2023
CEP WINNER 2022
Game Industry Africa Awards Winner 2022
Class of 2022 Game Developers Conference SCHOLARS:

Events/Interviews I have Spoken At
Xbox Games Camp - Topic - Why Africa Is The Best Place To Invest When It Comes To Gaming
Africa Partnership For Growth Symposium - Topic - Why Investing In Gaming is Profitable
PathfindinGS -Topic - Gamifying the Namibian Education System
Africa Comicade Topic -Getting Local Businesses to Invest in Game Development
Game Jam Plus Topic -Importance of Game Jam In The Local Ecosystem
African Creative Meeting Topic -E-Sports In Africa
ESQUENTA Topic - Importance of GJ + For the Local Ecosystem
BBC World Service TV Topic - CES 2020: What’s in it for Africa?

Tutaleni, is the driving force behind the growth of Game Development in Namibia and in Africa as a whole, as well as the bridge between South America and Africa when it comes to the Game Development space. After successfully completing the Enter Afri... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scott Mason, The Myth Slayer, is a two-time TEDx speaker, executive coach, attorney, entrepreneur, and author who transforms Greek mythology into practical strategies for stronger leadership, workplace culture, and professional impact.

A graduate of Columbia Law School and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, Scott brings more than 25 years of experience leading organizations through high-pressure change. He has served as an attorney, senior New York City government executive, nonprofit General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Head of Operations. These roles required him to address difficult personnel challenges, protect organizational credibility, communicate across competing constituencies, and lead when the stakes were high.

As co-owner and managing executive of a manufacturing company, Scott helped increase annual revenue by 211% and EBITDA by 262% in two years. The company’s revenue grew another 36% the following year as its workforce tripled and operations expanded into a second facility.

Scott has delivered keynotes, workshops, and professional education programs for associations, government agencies, legal organizations, nonprofits, and business audiences across the country and abroad. His Lawline program on this topic has earned 4.8 stars from nearly 800 ratings, and his insights have been featured on international television and more than 100 podcasts and radio programs.

Through dramatic storytelling, humor, original artwork, and practical tools, Scott helps leaders confront the workplace myths that weaken accountability and take concrete action to build healthier, more sustainable organizations.

Scott Mason, The Myth Slayer, is a two-time TEDx speaker, executive coach, attorney, entrepreneur, and author who transforms Greek mythology into practical strategies for stronger leadership, workplace culture, and professional impact. A graduate ... Show more

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

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

Naila Rais is one of the youngest scholars in her twenties, an AI innovator, data strategist, and rising tech leader who's already building what many only dreams of. A winner of the Salesforce Quest: Customer AI 2024, recipient of the Distinguished Global Scholar Award at LoneStar College Tomball, Texas, and former AI intern at the Imageomics Institute, where she merged machine learning with biodiversity to power scientific discovery. She is also a leader & organizer of Microsoft Fabric User Group: Uttar Pradesh Power BI Club & serves as a WomenTech Circle Leader cum Ambassador, and drives digital strategy at the Sustainable Living Guide, where she’s led growth and engagement by 40%+. She's also the mind behind VoiceBridge (In-progress), an AI-powered tool for non-verbal communication, and has authored research in social strategy and inclusive AI. With honors degrees, publications, and leadership roles under her belt — all before 21 — Naila is proving that impact has no age limit.

Naila Rais is one of the youngest scholars in her twenties, an AI innovator, data strategist, and rising tech leader who's already building what many only dreams of. A winner of the Salesforce Quest: Customer AI 2024, recipient of the Distinguished G... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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