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

Norah Schrum

Norah Schrum

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena, IL, @tekNorah brings a wealth of expertise primarily serving the education, government, and legal industries.

As a seasoned community leader, @tekNorah is deeply ingrained in the tech community, contributing to Drupal and Open Source Software, and serving on the leadership team for MidCamp. Their knack for organic collaboration and ideation has led to significant organizational performance improvements, making them a sought-after figure in the industry.

With a passion for innovation and a commitment to best practices, @tekNorah’s approach to systems design and change management is both meticulous and forward-thinking. Whether it's crafting tailor-designed solutions from concept to launch or coordinating intern and onboarding programs, their dedication to excellence shines through in every endeavor.

Connect with @tekNorah to tap into their expertise and collaborate on your next project. Driving innovation and efficiency gains, @tekNorah is your go-to partner for transformative solutions in the digital landscape.

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena... Show more

Nicolas Ploquin

Nicolas Ploquin

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

Daisy Mayorga

Daisy Mayorga

Meet Daisy Mayorga, a passionate technologist and new co-founder of yüda, a company dedicated to Empowering Equity in Emerging Technologies. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from California State University, Monterey Bay, and experience as a Google Developer Group organizer and Women Techmakers Ambassador, Daisy has been a champion for inclusion and diversity in technology, working tirelessly to create a more equitable community. Daisy has also worked on award-winning technology projects, including the development of Spottr, a location scouting app for photographers. With a focus on creating a more equitable and just future through technology, Daisy is excited to join yüda to drive change and empower underrepresented communities.

Meet Daisy Mayorga, a passionate technologist and new co-founder of yüda, a company dedicated to Empowering Equity in Emerging Technologies. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from California State University, Monterey Bay, and exp... Show more

Jocelynn Hartwig

Jocelynn Hartwig

Jocelynn Hartwig is a Director of AI Solution Engineering at Microsoft, where she works with federal organizations to transform complex challenges into AI-powered solutions. Her career has taken her from software engineer to AI architect to engineering leader, giving her a practical perspective on what it really takes to move AI from prototype to production.

She has spoken internationally on generative AI, cloud architecture, and modern software engineering, and is passionate about making advanced technical concepts approachable for developers, architects, and technology leaders alike. Whether she's discussing agentic AI, enterprise architecture, or AI strategy, her sessions focus on lessons learned from building real systems—not just theory.

Beyond her day job, Jocelynn founded Marginal Entropy, a nonprofit that creates pathways into technology for underserved communities through STEM education and mentorship. She believes the future of AI depends as much on the people building it as the technology itself.

Jocelynn Hartwig is a Director of AI Solution Engineering at Microsoft, where she works with federal organizations to transform complex challenges into AI-powered solutions. Her career has taken her from software engineer to AI architect to engineeri... Show more

May Zalat

May Zalat

May Zalat is the Inclusion Director at Kids First Group, leading inclusion across 36 nurseries in the UAE and Qatar. With over 18 years of experience in Early Years education, she has held senior leadership roles, including Education Director and now Inclusion Director, bringing strong expertise in both educational quality and inclusive practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Educational Needs.
She is a qualified Early Years Trainer and Assessor, founder of the IECE Initiative, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator (CPDPE) and Certified Learning Language and Loving It™ Program Provider. Through her work, May supports educators and families with practical training, coaching, and guidance that strengthen teaching, inclusion, behaviour support, and sustainable quality.
May’s mission is to create early years environments where every child belongs, educators feel empowered, and quality is sustained through strong leadership and continuous development.

May Zalat is the Inclusion Director at Kids First Group, leading inclusion across 36 nurseries in the UAE and Qatar. With over 18 years of experience in Early Years education, she has held senior leadership roles, including Education Director and now... Show more

Yaslie Chávez

Yaslie Chávez

Google Student ambassador, QA en Tiendas 3B y fundadora de 0xC Tech Community.

Con una gran pasión por la tecnología y mucho amor por el área informática.

Me apasiona el crear e innovar, y busco ver la tecnología desde una perspectiva interseccional. Me interesa cómo las decisiones técnicas impactan a las personas y cómo podemos construir entornos digitales más accesibles, solidarios y pensados para todas las voces. Busco unir lo técnico con lo humano para crear soluciones que realmente transformen.

Google Student ambassador, QA en Tiendas 3B y fundadora de 0xC Tech Community. Con una gran pasión por la tecnología y mucho amor por el área informática. Me apasiona el crear e innovar, y busco ver la tecnología desde una perspectiva interse... Show more

Daniel Schaupner

Daniel Schaupner

Cybersecurity has afforded me a front and leading role in transforming organizations as they adopt new technologies. It's been as much about architecture, business cases, up-skilling, and reorganizing as it has been about safeguards, compliance, and governance.

I've navigated organizations through service oriented architecture, mobile computing, cloud computing, and now AI.

It takes more than technical training or even leadership (both important); it also takes making sure that the people who are learning the skills know where they need to be on day 1 of "go live".

Building the operating picture and orienting the organization for it is my role.

Presently I am an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati and Associate Director of the Ohio Cyber Range Institute.

Cybersecurity has afforded me a front and leading role in transforming organizations as they adopt new technologies. It's been as much about architecture, business cases, up-skilling, and reorganizing as it has been about safeguards, compliance, and ... Show more

Kimetha Dunn

Kimetha Dunn


Kimetha Dunn is a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) and a dedicated advocate for inclusivity in tech. With a background in Speech and Communications, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a UX/UI Design certificate from General Assembly, Kimetha leads generative AI research at Microsoft, driving product development and mentoring emerging UX professionals. Kimetha is the founder of The Fedeila Group where they empower organizations by providing innovative AI research and ethical AI and EI (emotional intelligence) training. The Fedeila Group's mission is to ensure AI technologies are taught and implemented responsibly and effectively, fostering trust, integrity, and long-term success for all involved. Kimetha has shared her expertise at high-profile events, including Microsoft Ignite 2024, ScaleAI discussions on diversity, Blacks in Technology (BITCON) 2024 on mitigating bias in AI, and most recently as a Speaker with the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) discussing ways to bring resources using technology to our beloved Haitian communities. Kimetha is passionate about uplifting Black women and people in AI and regularly mentors non-traditional students to break into the UX/UI field. She is involved in organizations like Black Women in AI (BWIAI), Blacks in Technology (BIT) Atlanta Chapter and is an active community leader for Interaction Design Foundation Chicago chapter (IxDF) and ADPList Atlanta Chapter. Kimetha lives by the motto. "Speak what you want until you see what you've said."

Kimetha Dunn is a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) and a dedicated advocate for inclusivity in tech. With a background in Speech and Communications, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a UX/UI Design certificate from G... Show more

Katerina Chatzigiannaki

Katerina Chatzigiannaki

With over 20 years of experience in education, including the last 10 years in international education, I am passionate about developing learners who are equipped with the skills and mindset to thrive in an ever-changing world. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Education, and my professional journey has included roles as an ICT and MYP Design teacher, ATL Coordinator, Personal Project Coordinator, Deputy Principal, and currently MYP Coordinator.

My passion lies in the International Baccalaureate, particularly the Middle Years Programme, where I enjoy supporting schools in developing authentic, student-centred learning experiences that foster agency, reflection, and future-ready skills. As an IBEN Workshop Leader, I have the privilege of collaborating with educators to strengthen MYP implementation and inspire best practice.

With over 20 years of experience in education, including the last 10 years in international education, I am passionate about developing learners who are equipped with the skills and mindset to thrive in an ever-changing world. I hold a Bachelor's deg... Show more

Vincent Bertin

Vincent Bertin

Vincent Bertin is Managing Consultant and founder of vbch, the Swiss consultancy he established in Valais in 2019. In 28 years of practice he has worked for clients in 15 countries across industry, luxury, software publishing, and the public sector, managing budgets up to CHF 1 million.

A strategic business analyst and product manager, he works at the intersection of business and generative AI. Two products are live in production, built with retrieval-augmented generation on frontier and open-weight models (Claude, Gemini, Mistral, Kimi) and orchestrated with Dify and n8n. In parallel, he manages the enterprise architecture repository of a Swiss cantonal administration as a product, driving its adoption by more than 600 registered users across 2,400 applications and 500 technologies.

A trainer as much as a consultant, he has trained 3,000 professionals over 20 years, notably at Digicomp, HES-SO, and SAWI, and he is preparing the Swiss federal AI Business Specialist diploma. His background is backed by an MSc from Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7), an Executive MBA from HEC Lausanne, and the CBAP, FSEA M1, PMP, Prosci CCP, and PSPO II certifications.

His long-term consulting mandates are on hold while he serves as Enterprise Architecture Repository Manager. He remains available for conference talks, workshops, training sessions, and visiting lectures.

On stage he starts where transformations actually fail: with the problem, framed in its context, before the solution is built. Or, in his own words: "I love the problem more than the solution."

vincent.bertin@vbch.ch | https://www.vbch.ch with two GenAI products live from Internet

Vincent Bertin is Managing Consultant and founder of vbch, the Swiss consultancy he established in Valais in 2019. In 28 years of practice he has worked for clients in 15 countries across industry, luxury, software publishing, and the public sector, ... Show more

Joy Hopkins

Joy Hopkins

Joy Hopkins (she/they) has more than 15 years of experience in education. After an extensive career in the nonprofit sector, they transitioned to tech about 9 years ago. Joy has a deep background in the performing arts which is the foundation for both their communication and project management skills. Their data science expertise and passion lie primarily in data literacy, visualization, and storytelling. Joy has a Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and a Master’s degree from American University.

Joy Hopkins (she/they) has more than 15 years of experience in education. After an extensive career in the nonprofit sector, they transitioned to tech about 9 years ago. Joy has a deep background in the performing arts which is the foundation for bot... Show more

Andrew MacLean

Andrew MacLean

Andrew is equal parts tech enthusiast, educator, and the kind of person who can’t resist pressing buttons just to see what happens (sometimes even twice). A former classroom teacher with nearly a decade of experience crafting learning experiences for techies of all ages, he traded chalkboards for the keyboards of the tech industry in 2020 and hasn’t looked back. Since then, he’s worn many hats—Community Manager, Developer Advocate, and now Developer Educator at Twilio—where he helps developers connect the dots between imagination and implementation. When he’s not building (or breaking :sweat_smile:) things with tech, you’ll find Andrew soaking up the west coast vibes on Vancouver Island, Canada—where he tries (and often fails) to look outdoorsy.

Andrew is equal parts tech enthusiast, educator, and the kind of person who can’t resist pressing buttons just to see what happens (sometimes even twice). A former classroom teacher with nearly a decade of experience crafting learning experiences for... Show more

Masuma Shariff

Masuma Shariff

Technology has changed my life, and I'm passionate about helping others unlock the same opportunities.

I have experience as a Security & Compliance Associate Consultant at ThreatScape and previously at Advania UK, where I worked with organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity, protect data, and navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Over the past few years, I've combined hands-on consulting experience with a passion for public speaking, delivering sessions at TEDx, NDC conferences, and Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School Entrepreneur Society.

My talks explore cybersecurity, AI, security architecture, technology careers, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. I enjoy turning complex topics into engaging conversations that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

I'm particularly passionate about increasing representation in technology and inspiring more women to pursue careers in the industry.

Technology has changed my life, and I'm passionate about helping others unlock the same opportunities. I have experience as a Security & Compliance Associate Consultant at ThreatScape and previously at Advania UK, where I worked with organisations... Show more

Emanuel Toledo

Emanuel Toledo

Emanuel Toledo is a Data Scientist and holds a degree in Public Management, specializing in the implementation of artificial intelligence and the strategic use of data in organizations.

With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, he works on designing practical frameworks for AI adoption, addressing its limitations, risks, and challenges in real-world decision-making contexts.

He is the founder of Thinking Out!, a consulting firm focused on data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, where he supports institutions and professionals in the effective integration of these technologies.

He is currently researching how the public sector can reduce its structural gaps and improve its capabilities through the strategic adoption of technology. As part of this work, he developed a digital transition approach adaptable to different types of organizations, aimed at effectively integrating data and artificial intelligence in real-world management contexts.

Emanuel Toledo is a Data Scientist and holds a degree in Public Management, specializing in the implementation of artificial intelligence and the strategic use of data in organizations. With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, he wor... Show more

Jarrod Connolly

Jarrod Connolly

Jarrod Connolly is an engineering leader who has spent 25 years building backend and platform systems across gaming, network infrastructure, real estate, and travel. He has led teams through hiring, performance, and delivery in player-coach roles, and he still writes the code when the problem needs it.

He added Date support to Node.js N-API, holds two patents in web acceleration, and spoke at OpenJS World 2022 on building a compiler in Node.js. Complect, that compiler, now targets native binaries via LLVM and renders graphics with SDL. He writes about the work at nestedquotes.ca.

He has chaired a school Parent Advisory Council and served on the City Advisory Committee, and is building PAC Hub so those organizations can run a year from one place.

Jarrod Connolly is an engineering leader who has spent 25 years building backend and platform systems across gaming, network infrastructure, real estate, and travel. He has led teams through hiring, performance, and delivery in player-coach roles, an... Show more

Sai Sravan Cherukuri

Sai Sravan Cherukuri

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governance, CMMC readiness, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), open-source advocacy, and Policy as Code (PaC). He is the creator of the FIBER AI Maturity Model and contributes as a member to the national AI safety initiatives through NIST’s U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium.
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Sai Sravan, a Commissioner’s 2024 Award recipient, has led enterprise-scale automation, modernization, and capacity planning initiatives that deliver measurable results. He serves on the Board of Directors at TMMi America and is a dedicated community mentor and volunteer.
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As a Platform Engineer and Open-source advocate, Sai is committed to advancing accessibility in engineering and inclusivity in the community. He is a strong proponent of the "Docs-as-Code" movement, maintaining that long-term project sustainability relies on clear documentation and automated CI/CD pipelines that lower barriers for contributors. Currently, he is bridging the gap between agentic workflows and cloud-native standards; as an active explorer of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), he utilizes OpenTelemetry to build open-source AI observability frameworks, enabling the scaling of reliable, self-service agents.

Sai Sravan currently serves as the program lead for the application team, spearheading the institutionalization of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through Terraform practices.

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governanc... Show more

Fábio Williams

Fábio Williams

Fábio Williams é Assessor Especial e líder de implantação de serviços hiperautomatizados na Prodesp – Companhia de Processamento de Dados do Estado de São Paulo. Líder em implantação de soluções digitais e hiperautomação, atua como especialista em transformação digital no setor público, conduzindo projetos estratégicos voltados à modernização dos serviços prestados à população paulista. Entre suas principais entregas estão iniciativas de grande impacto como a Transformação Digital do Detran-SP, TDV (Transferência Digital de Veículos), SEI! SP, SNE-Detran-SP, SNE-DER-SP, Compras.gov.br, PAGSP, Transfere.gov.br, Obras.gov.br e a Carteira de Identidade Nacional (CIN) em SP.

Com 12 anos de experiência na Polícia Rodoviária Federal – onde foi Diretor de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação –, acumula sólida trajetória em liderança, infraestrutura de TI, gestão administrativa e telecomunicações. Também atuou por mais de 18 anos no setor privado, com forte foco em engenharia eletrônica, automação industrial e redes ópticas, além de gestão de contratos e implantação de sistemas de qualidade.

Fábio Williams é Assessor Especial e líder de implantação de serviços hiperautomatizados na Prodesp – Companhia de Processamento de Dados do Estado de São Paulo. Líder em implantação de soluções digitais e hiperautomação, atua como especialista em tr... Show more

Rhiana Heppenstall

Rhiana Heppenstall

Rhiana Heppenstall is a senior front-end developer specialising in making web sites and applications accessible for people with disabilities. Combining her background in educational psychology and a love of computers she prides herself in developing software that is a delight for users and fellow developers alike. She has spoken and given workshops to businesses, at meetups and conferences around Australia, as she is a big advocate for professional development. Based in Melbourne when she isn't working she's going to the latest festival, museum or zoo with her two children.

Rhiana Heppenstall is a senior front-end developer specialising in making web sites and applications accessible for people with disabilities. Combining her background in educational psychology and a love of computers she prides herself in developing ... Show more

Josh Luedeman

Josh Luedeman

Josh Luedeman is a Principal Solution Architect and Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where he drives strategy and execution for data, analytics, cloud architecture, and governance at enterprise scale. With more than a decade of hands-on experience across application support, database administration, business intelligence, and cloud modernization, Josh helps organizations across industries—including higher education, consulting, manufacturing, and software development—design and migrate complex analytics workloads to Microsoft Azure with confidence and agility. A recognized voice in the data community, he regularly speaks at industry events such as Microsoft Ignite, Live! 360, PASS Summit, SQLSaturday, and other technical conferences, and co-hosts the technical series Tales from the Field, where he explores real-world patterns and best practices with peers. His work blends deep technical expertise with practical insights that empower teams to harness the full value of cloud-native data platforms, analytics, and governance in pursuit of measurable business outcomes.

Josh Luedeman is a Principal Solution Architect and Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where he drives strategy and execution for data, analytics, cloud architecture, and governance at enterprise scale. With more than a decade of hands-on experience... Show more

Monika Rajput

Monika Rajput

Monika Rajput is a Senior Technical Consultant at Ahead, where she helps build real-world data and cloud solutions. Over the years, she’s worked with four early-stage startups, shaping products from idea to launch. Alongside her technical work, she’s passionate about helping others grow in tech. She has mentored over 200+ students and actively contributes to the community as a CNCF Ambassador and organiser of CNCF Gurugram.

Monika is also the founder of TMS: The Monika Rajput Stack, a podcast where she shares stories from the world of data, AI, and cloud, featuring people doing meaningful work in tech. She’s currently serving as a Program Committee Member for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in China, Japan, and India. Her goal is to make technology more open, relatable, and accessible, especially for those who are just getting started.

Monika Rajput is a Senior Technical Consultant at Ahead, where she helps build real-world data and cloud solutions. Over the years, she’s worked with four early-stage startups, shaping products from idea to launch. Alongside her technical work, she’s... Show more

Benoît Darroux

Benoît Darroux

As enthusiastic Agilist, I spent a long time in the world of Agility applied to large industries and I gradually understood why this model was withering away year after year without us accepting the real causes. First as a project player, then as a trainer and finally as a coach, I'm working to ensure that modern Agile models are used less strictly and more respectfully of people.

You can find my work in my book: https://tinyurl.com/darroux

As enthusiastic Agilist, I spent a long time in the world of Agility applied to large industries and I gradually understood why this model was withering away year after year without us accepting the real causes. First as a project player, then as a t... Show more

Arjun Sharda

Arjun Sharda

Arjun Sharda is the 15-year-old Executive Director of TLEEM (Arabic: تعليم), Texas's largest K-12 networking nonprofit with over 4,000 K-12 and college student members from 11 countries through 37 clubs. Aside from TLEEM, he's been programming for over seven years and has written for outlets such as the Washington Post and the Austin-American Statesman. He has received recognition from Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas State Board of Education.

Arjun Sharda is the 15-year-old Executive Director of TLEEM (Arabic: تعليم), Texas's largest K-12 networking nonprofit with over 4,000 K-12 and college student members from 11 countries through 37 clubs. Aside from TLEEM, he's been programming for ov... Show more

Jennifer Gorospe Tull

Jennifer Gorospe Tull

Jenn is an Executive Consultant with the South County SELPAs Equity, Disproportionality, and Design (ED&D) Team. She has provided support in comprehensive settings as a school psychologist, program specialist and special education coordinator in districts (PreK-12) across Southern California and Washington D.C., building genuine, lasting relationships with the families, educators, and districts she serves along the way. She has extensive experience in special education law and compliance, due process, data analytics, systems level leadership, equity and disproportionality reduction, MTSS/PBIS systems, alternate dispute resolution, and technical assistance, along with a record of designing and delivering high-impact professional learning, compliance support, inclusive programming, and community and family engagement. She was also a lecturer for the Department of Counseling and School Psychology at San Diego State University.

Jenn is an Executive Consultant with the South County SELPAs Equity, Disproportionality, and Design (ED&D) Team. She has provided support in comprehensive settings as a school psychologist, program specialist and special education coordinator in dist... 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

Kelsey Behringer

Kelsey Behringer

Kelsey Behringer has trained over 10,000 educators around the intersection of AI and pedagogy, helping educators implement best practices that advance student voice and outcomes. She is the CEO of Packback, a learning intelligence platform used by over 2,500,000 students and 600 colleges and districts to help every student develop their own unique voice. Kelsey approaches her work through the lens of her experiences as a former STEM teacher in Chicago and Indianapolis.

Kelsey Behringer has trained over 10,000 educators around the intersection of AI and pedagogy, helping educators implement best practices that advance student voice and outcomes. She is the CEO of Packback, a learning intelligence platform used by ov... Show more

Verónica Recchia

Verónica Recchia

Lawyer & Psychologist | AI Ethics & Cognitive Sovereignty | Co-founder, EIA LATAM Committee | Lecturer (UBA & UTN FRBA)

Verónica Recchia is a lawyer, psychologist, university lecturer and independent researcher specializing in AI ethics, cognitive sovereignty and hybrid intelligence. She lectures at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and UTN FRBA and is co-founder of the EIA LATAM Committee, an interdisciplinary initiative advancing ethical AI governance from a Latin American perspective.

She is co-author of the EIA LATAM Manifesto – AI Ethics in Latin America: A Female Perspective in Defense of Human Dignity and the Future of Human Decision-Making (Zenodo: https://zenodo.org/records/21212138), author of Agilidad y Talento. Egoísmo y Altruismo del Poder (Despite the MENTE CLICK Mindset) (Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNXD3GJQ), and is currently writing MENTECLICK.IA: The Continuity of the Species (ISBN 978-631-01-1706-5).

Her research focuses on AI ethics, cognitive sovereignty, algorithmic governance, hybrid intelligence and the future of human decision-making.

Lawyer & Psychologist | AI Ethics & Cognitive Sovereignty | Co-founder, EIA LATAM Committee | Lecturer (UBA & UTN FRBA) Verónica Recchia is a lawyer, psychologist, university lecturer and independent researcher specializing in AI ethics, cognitive... Show more

Vaneeta Aggarwal

Vaneeta Aggarwal

Dr. Vaneeta Aggarwal is the founder of Admyted Education Counselors and author of the #1 Amazon bestselling AI thriller Protocol Broken: When Robots Choose Freedom. A PhD in Microelectronics with 22 years as a professor at the University of Delhi, she has spoken in the USA, UK, India, Namibia, and South Africa, and invited Jury at Stevie Business Awards. She speaks on AI, careers of the future, and education leadership.

Dr. Vaneeta Aggarwal is the founder of Admyted Education Counselors and author of the #1 Amazon bestselling AI thriller Protocol Broken: When Robots Choose Freedom. A PhD in Microelectronics with 22 years as a professor at the University of Delhi, sh... Show more

Joshua Copeland

Joshua Copeland

Joshua Copeland is a cybersecurity executive, professor, author, startup advisor, and speaker focused on AI risk, cyber resilience, and trust. He serves as Director of Cybersecurity at Crescendo, teaches cybersecurity at Tulane University, and is Deputy Commander of the Louisiana State Guard Cyber Reserve. A 20-year Air Force veteran, Joshua has led across security operations, governance, cloud security, customer assurance, and executive risk strategy. He is the author of Unpopular Opinion: Burning Down the Bullsht to Rebuild Cybersecurity* and the forthcoming The Empathic Hacker. Known as “The Unpopular Opinion Guy,” he advises startups on AI governance, GTM credibility, and turning security into business trust.



Joshua Copeland is a cybersecurity executive, professor, author, startup advisor, and speaker focused on AI risk, cyber resilience, and trust. He serves as Director of Cybersecurity at Crescendo, teaches cybersecurity at Tulane University, and is Dep... Show more

Dan Moriarty

Dan Moriarty

Dan Moriarty is a digital strategist and founder of Electric Citizen, a civic-focused web agency serving government, higher education, and mission-driven organizations. A Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and a certified UX professional through Nielsen Norman Group, Dan brings more than 25 years of experience guiding complex public-sector web initiatives.

His background spans digital strategy, information architecture, UX/UI design, and creative direction for high-visibility websites used by broad and diverse audiences. Dan regularly speaks at regional and national conferences, including DrupalCon and DrupalGovCon. He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is a proud Timberwolves fan.

Dan Moriarty is a digital strategist and founder of Electric Citizen, a civic-focused web agency serving government, higher education, and mission-driven organizations. A Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through the I... Show more

Felix Jahn

Felix Jahn

Felix Jahn studiert Architektur im Master an der Technischen Universität München und arbeitet dort am Lehrstuhl für Design und Transdiziplinarität in der Lehre. Außerdem ist er Future Scout Fellow des Stifterverbandes und der Reinhard Frank-Stiftung und unterstützt die Digital Change Maker-Initiative des HFD.
Seine Arbeit liegt an der Schnittstelle von Raum, Forschung, Gesellschaft und Technologie. Derzeit befasst er sich mit Design Futuring in der Hochschulentwicklung, gesellschaftlicher Teilhabe an Gestaltung und Wertschöpfung von Forschung sowie den Learning Sciences in der Designlehre. Darüber hinaus ist er Stipendiat der Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes und vertritt den DFN als Future Talent bei GÉANT.
Zuvor studierte er an der TMU in Kanada und an der TH Köln, wo er zudem forschte.

Felix Jahn studiert Architektur im Master an der Technischen Universität München und arbeitet dort am Lehrstuhl für Design und Transdiziplinarität in der Lehre. Außerdem ist er Future Scout Fellow des Stifterverbandes und der Reinhard Frank-Stiftung ... Show more

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