Stella Ihenacho is an Enterprise AI Delivery Leader, institution builder, and TEDx speaker who works across enterprise transformation, leadership development, and economic mobility.

At Red Hat, Stella leads the Release Train Engineers supporting the Data & AI organization, helping translate strategy into coordinated delivery across teams and initiatives. Her work focuses on AI-enabled operating models, enterprise agility, leadership alignment, and the systems organizations need to deliver value in an era of rapid technological change.

Beyond the enterprise, Stella builds institutions that expand access and advancement. She serves as Chief Operating Officer of the African Immigrant Collective, a global leadership ecosystem helping African immigrants thrive professionally, economically, and civically. She is also Co-Founder and Agile Faculty Lead at NSTAR Technologies, where she helps professionals reposition their experience, develop market-relevant capabilities, and advance into higher-impact careers.

A Nigerian-born, first-generation immigrant, Stella brings a distinctive perspective on leadership, reinvention, and building pathways where none previously existed. Her speaking integrates enterprise AI delivery, the future of work, leadership, career mobility, and the African immigrant experience.

Stella is a 2026 Women in Technology Woman to Watch Honoree, a TEDx speaker, and a contributor to global conversations on Agile leadership and enterprise transformation. Her central message is clear: leadership is not only about finding your place within existing systems—it is also about building better systems that allow others to advance.

Stella Ihenacho is an Enterprise AI Delivery Leader, institution builder, and TEDx speaker who works across enterprise transformation, leadership development, and economic mobility. At Red Hat, Stella leads the Release Train Engineers supporting t... Show more

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

Jérôme FLOURY is a seasoned IT leader and CDO in Ploufragan, France, with a passion for transforming data platforms into operational engines. Certified as a Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300), Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600), and Fabric Data Engineer (DP-700), Jérôme brings a deep and practical understanding of Microsoft’s modern data stack. His work focuses on bridging the gap between analytics and operations—leveraging Microsoft Fabric not just for insights, but for real-world automation, orchestration, and decision-making. Jérôme offers a fresh perspective on how Fabric can empower users beyond dashboards and AI hype, with practical solutions that drive business value.

Jérôme FLOURY is a seasoned IT leader and CDO in Ploufragan, France, with a passion for transforming data platforms into operational engines. Certified as a Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300), Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600), and Fabric Data... Show more

Dr. Irene Udebuana is a doctor, medical robotics developer and social impact leader working at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence and innovation.

She is the founder of RobotProf, a healthcare ed-tech startup helping healthcare professionals learn and use AI for research, clinical practice and innovation. Through RobotProf, she works with healthcare professionals to build practical skills in AI, data and technology.

Her work has been recognised with the She Leads Africa 50 Under 30 Rising Motherland Mogul Award 2026 and the Global Sustainability Awards 2025, SME100 Nigeria 25 under 25 awards, among other recognitions. n 2023, she became the first Nigerian student interviewed and featured in the British Dental Journal for her work at the intersection of medicine and robotics. She has built AI projects in healthcare research and is interested in how AI, machine learning and robotics can be applied to real healthcare challenges, particularly in Nigeria.

At 22, while in her final year of med school, Irene founded Kids in LET, a nonprofit introducing children in underserved communities to climate technology.

She graduated from the University of Nigeria with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2024, receiving distinctions and being named Best Graduating Female Student.

Dr. Irene Udebuana is a doctor, medical robotics developer and social impact leader working at the intersection of healthcare, artificial intelligence and innovation. She is the founder of RobotProf, a healthcare ed-tech startup helping healthcar... Show more

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

I’m a strategist and systems thinker who helps organizations rethink how they build and live with technology, bridging the gap between innovation and execution with clarity, purpose, and just enough rebellion. My work focuses less on tools and more on how people and organizations think, especially as AI reshapes how work gets done.

I’ve led digital transformation and AI initiatives across government, healthcare, education, and enterprise environments, often in moments of ambiguity, constraint, and rapid change. I specialize in untangling complexity, surfacing hidden assumptions, and helping organizations design systems that can adapt, rather than break, the moment priorities shift.

In my talks, I blend systems strategy, organizational insight, and storytelling to challenge how we define “future-ready” technology. Because the real challenge with AI isn’t capability, it’s whether the systems we build can move with change, and whether humans are still allowed room for judgment, context, and evolution inside them.

I’m a strategist and systems thinker who helps organizations rethink how they build and live with technology, bridging the gap between innovation and execution with clarity, purpose, and just enough rebellion. My work focuses less on tools and more o... Show more

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

Lena is a Digital Analytics Specialist working at the intersection of analytics, governance, and AI readiness in the public sector. She holds a Master’s degree in Marketing Analytics from the University of South Florida and has played a key role in delivering analytics solutions for more than 20 mission-driven organizations across the DMV and nationwide, helping transform fragmented data into actionable insights that support large-scale impact.

Currently, she leads analytics strategy for a national nonprofit, focusing on building AI-ready analytics environments through improved data architecture, governance, and adoption of analytics solutions.

Lena is also passionate about mentorship and teaching. She has supported early-career professionals in securing internships and their first roles, and has served as a guest facilitator at the University of South Florida, leading discussions on marketing analytics, customer behavior, and machine learning applications.

Lena is a Digital Analytics Specialist working at the intersection of analytics, governance, and AI readiness in the public sector. She holds a Master’s degree in Marketing Analytics from the University of South Florida and has played a key role in d... Show more

Sarah Wolters is an educator, entrepreneur, consultant, and youth development advocate dedicated to helping people and organizations build stronger teams, make informed decisions, and create meaningful opportunities for growth. Her work spans organizational consulting, leadership development, project management, background screening, and youth development, grounded in more than a decade of experience in education and community leadership.

Sarah is the CEO of Swift Screening Solutions, a family-owned business providing background checks and pre-employment screening solutions to help organizations make confident, informed hiring decisions. Through Swift Screening Solutions, she brings her experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and organizational management into the employment screening space, helping businesses build thoughtful and effective hiring processes.

She is also the founder of Sarah Wolters Co, where she partners with organizations to strengthen leadership, improve collaboration, and navigate complex challenges. As a Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) since 2020, Sarah brings expertise in intercultural competence and inclusive leadership to her consulting and training work. Her approach combines practical strategies with innovative problem-solving, helping leaders and teams work smarter, adapt to change, and turn ideas into meaningful action.

Sarah’s commitment to youth development began long before her professional career. As a founding board member of Cabins4Kids, she has spent more than a decade creating opportunities for youth who have historically had fewer opportunities to access camp and leadership development experiences. Her work with young people has shaped her belief that leadership development begins early and that meaningful growth happens when people are given the tools, relationships, and opportunities to see themselves as capable leaders.

Sarah’s professional foundation was built in education. She spent six years as a classroom teacher and later worked as a Youth Development Specialist, bringing a total of more than 11 years of experience in education and youth development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Special Education from Butler University and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education with Montessori certification from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Across her businesses, consulting work, and nonprofit leadership, Sarah is driven by a common mission: to help people and organizations grow with purpose, work more effectively, and create lasting impact.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, discovering local businesses, cheering for her favorite sports teams, and enjoying live music with friends.

Sarah Wolters is an educator, entrepreneur, consultant, and youth development advocate dedicated to helping people and organizations build stronger teams, make informed decisions, and create meaningful opportunities for growth. Her work spans organiz... Show more

Sam Holcman is the Managing Director of the Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (EACOE) and President of the Zachman Institute for Framework Advancement (ZIFA). With more than 40 years of hands-on enterprise architecture practice, he has worked with Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies to build practitioner-level EA capability.

He is the developer of the ForeSight methodology and The Enterprise Framework, co-developer of the widely used Rapid Analysis technique, and author of "Reaching the Pinnacle." EACOE has trained over 165,000 professionals across 4,500+ organizations worldwide.

Sam speaks on enterprise architecture as a practitioner discipline rather than an exam credential, AI-ready enterprise architecture, federal enterprise architecture (FEAF/DoDAF), and how organizations move beyond TOGAF to deliver real EA outcomes and Succeed Fast.

Speaking topics: Enterprise Architecture, AI Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF Alternative / Beyond TOGAF, Federal Enterprise Architecture, EA Practitioner Skills, Digital Transformation. Learn more at eacoe.org.

Sam Holcman is the Managing Director of the Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (EACOE) and President of the Zachman Institute for Framework Advancement (ZIFA). With more than 40 years of hands-on enterprise architecture practice, he has wor... Show more

Matt has been working with AWS technology since 2011, including 8.5 years at AWS itself; first as a Solutions Architect, and then in a Chief Technologist role for the UK public sector team.

During that time he has presented at 6 separate re:Invents and dozens of other AWS and 3rd party events, covering a range of topics including: networking, DNS, cost optimisation, and the Amazon Culture of Innovation.

Now as CEO of Rayo (an AWS Advanced Partner), Matt continues to help customers make use of cloud to deliver great outcomes for the public sector and beyond.

Matt has been working with AWS technology since 2011, including 8.5 years at AWS itself; first as a Solutions Architect, and then in a Chief Technologist role for the UK public sector team. During that time he has presented at 6 separate re:Invent... Show more

Adriana Kugler is an American economist and a Full Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy and Economics at Georgetown University. During her more than 15 years at the university, she has served in several leadership roles, including Vice Provost for Faculty from 2013 to 2016. In that position, she worked to improve the Promotion and Tenure process, expanded faculty development through an NSF grant supporting women in STEM, redesigned new faculty orientation, and helped establish a new framework for non-tenure-track faculty.

Dr. Kugler served as Governor of the Federal Reserve Board from September 2023 to August 2025 after being nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate. During that time, she participated in several Board committees, served as a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee, and represented the Board at the Center for Latin American Monetary Studies. She also delivered speeches on inflation, monetary policy, employment, expectations, and housing while visiting 10 of the 12 Federal Reserve districts and meeting with communities across the country.

From 2022 to 2023, Dr. Kugler served as the U.S. Executive Director of the World Bank. In that role, she supported efforts to strengthen multilateral development institutions with a focus on climate change, pandemics, conflict, food security, education recovery, and opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Her contributions were recognized with the Chase Award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Kugler co-founded and served as Co-Director of the International Summer Institute on Policy Evaluation from 2010 to 2013. She also served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor from 2011 to 2013. Before joining Georgetown University, she held faculty positions at the University of Houston and the University of Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, where her research focused on labor markets, policy evaluation, payroll taxes, employment protections, occupational licensing, unemployment, and immigration.

Adriana Kugler has been recognized by Barron's as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance in 2024 and 2025 and was named among Bloomberg Linea's top 500 most influential people in Latin America in 2023. She has remained committed to mentoring students, graduate researchers, and junior faculty while publishing research in leading journals, contributing to major policy discussions, testifying before Congress, and speaking at academic and policy events worldwide. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1997 after completing a Joint BA in Economics and Political Science with First Class Honors from McGill University in Canada in 1991. She continues to contribute to research, education, public policy, and mentorship through her academic and professional work.

Adriana Kugler is an American economist and a Full Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy and Economics at Georgetown University. During her more than 15 years at the university, she has served in several leadership roles, including Vice Pr... Show more

Kourtney Bonzo began her career in marketing with Texas Roadhouse before transitioning into volunteer management during the COVID-19 pandemic. She successfully increased volunteer engagement by 50%, helping her organization earn recognition as Northern Utah’s best place to volunteer. In 2021, she joined the City of Baytown, where she launched Baytown Serves, a citywide initiative featuring 30 days of volunteer opportunities. Kourtney now manages volunteer and docent programs at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum, continuing to grow community engagement through service and education.

Kourtney Bonzo began her career in marketing with Texas Roadhouse before transitioning into volunteer management during the COVID-19 pandemic. She successfully increased volunteer engagement by 50%, helping her organization earn recognition as Northe... Show more

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

I am an IT and Cyber Security professional with over five years of experience across cybersecurity, information security, data protection, digital transformation, IT systems management, online trust and safety, and Internet governance.

My work sits at the intersection of cyber risk, digital trust, policy, and technology-enabled transformation. I support organizations and communities to strengthen their security posture, manage digital risks, protect information assets, and build safer, more resilient digital ecosystems.

As The Digital Sentinel, my mission is simple: defending what matters in the digital space. This includes helping individuals, institutions, and communities stay safe, informed, resilient, and empowered online.

I bring a multidisciplinary background that combines technical expertise, governance thinking, policy engagement, and community leadership. My interests and work span cybersecurity awareness, IT risk and control assessment, data protection and privacy, AI security and governance, digital forensics, DNS security, online safety, Internet governance, e-governance, and digital inclusion.

Key Focus Areas:
🔒 Cybersecurity, IT Risk & Information Security
🛡️ Data Protection, Privacy & Digital Trust
🤖 AI Security, AI Governance & Responsible Technology
🧾 Digital Forensics & Cyber Resilience
🌐 DNS Security, Internet Governance & E-Governance
👥 Online Trust & Safety, Digital Literacy & Community Development
📡 Digital Policy, Transformation & Strategic Technology Adoption

Beyond professional practice, I am passionate about mentoring emerging digital leaders, supporting safer online communities, and contributing to initiatives that promote secure, inclusive, and responsible use of the Internet.

I am always open to meaningful collaboration, knowledge sharing, and opportunities that advance cybersecurity, digital trust, Internet resilience, and digital transformation.

I am an IT and Cyber Security professional with over five years of experience across cybersecurity, information security, data protection, digital transformation, IT systems management, online trust and safety, and Internet governance. My work sit... Show more

Chris Reina has been involved in education since 2002, technology since 1981 and Making since 1971. (You do the maths). He is CCO (Chief Cardboard Officer) of MakerMeet.ie - who deliver Maker-led, project-based S.T.E.A.M. workshops nationwide to primary, secondary, third-level and other institutions.

He feels passionately that education is the most important thing in the world and that teaching using Maker skills is the most rewarding job there is.

Chris loves cats, kayaking, kite-flying, steampunk, pedantic semantics and knowing the meanings of ligatures, aglets, gallibanders and lexiphanic.

Chris Reina has been involved in education since 2002, technology since 1981 and Making since 1971. (You do the maths). He is CCO (Chief Cardboard Officer) of MakerMeet.ie - who deliver Maker-led, project-based S.T.E.A.M. workshops nationwide to prim... Show more

Tinuade is the GM Technical at Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL), Nigeria's
a premium ISP and technology company, and is also responsible for championing the future of
work strategies in ICSL. Her work includes, among other things, machine-to-machine
communications (M2M, IoT), GSM backhauling via satellite in rural communities, and hard-to-get
settlements, internal revenue solutions, and secured federal and state-wide WAN connectivity.
She partners with several global ODMs and OEMs to deliver bespoke terrestrial and non-terrestrial network solutions, leveraging security and AI platforms.
She has successfully designed and implemented over thirty major network infrastructure projects
projects in more than 12 sectors, including government, education, financial institutions, etc.
utilizing renewable energy solutions in rural communities.
Tinuade is a Co-Chair of the Infrastructure, Access, and Connectivity working group of the
Internet Society (Nigeria Chapter), a Nigerian School on Internet Governance Fellow, and a
passionate STEM inclusion driver who imparts her knowledge through mentorship programs,
support groups, local and global industry speaking engagements, and other social impact
activities and encourages women and girls interested in STEM fields.
Through her experience, she understands how critical security is to any digital infrastructure, especially when working with diverse domains and clients. She is a pioneer member of the Meta Safe online and digital literacy community of practice.

Tinuade is the GM Technical at Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL), Nigeria's a premium ISP and technology company, and is also responsible for championing the future of work strategies in ICSL. Her work includes, among other things... Show more

I’m Member of Parliament, vice-President of our Telecommunications subcommittee and executive member of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) and the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) – Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI).
Also executive member of AFSPaN, the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network, a pan-African, legislator-led platform uniting current and former parliamentarians from 28 countries to champion agricultural and food systems transformation

I’m Member of Parliament, vice-President of our Telecommunications subcommittee and executive member of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) and the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) – Policy Network on Artificial Intelli... Show more

I’m an IT Business Analyst and Power Platform Developer for Calaveras County in California. My role focuses heavily on analyzing, optimizing, and implementing business processes across the organization.

That includes project management, systems administration, workflow automation, and continual improvement initiatives. Over the last several years, Microsoft Power Platform has become a major part of that work because it allows us to rapidly build solutions that directly support organizational goals.

I’m an IT Business Analyst and Power Platform Developer for Calaveras County in California. My role focuses heavily on analyzing, optimizing, and implementing business processes across the organization. That includes project management, systems ad... Show more

Pete Filicetti is a Power Platform Solutions Architect with 35+ years of experience designing and delivering Microsoft‑based solutions across public sector and commercial environments. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications, along with PMP and ITIL v3 credentials, blending deep technical expertise with disciplined, outcome‑driven delivery.

Pete specializes in the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint, with a strong background in cloud architecture and modern application development. His career includes leading complex, high‑impact implementations for organizations ranging from federal agencies to enterprise teams. Known for pragmatic architecture and clear communication, he focuses on building scalable, secure solutions that solve real business problems and consistently exceed expectations.

Pete Filicetti is a Power Platform Solutions Architect with 35+ years of experience designing and delivering Microsoft‑based solutions across public sector and commercial environments. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications, along with PMP and IT... Show more

Jeremy has 30+ in systems design, red teaming, and blue teaming, and has led over 800 security audits across government and commercial environments. His background includes developing secure solutions, delivering cybersecurity services, teaching and mentoring future practitioners, and leading R&D initiatives. He served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Florida for more than two decades and founded the USF Whitehatters Computer Security Club. Jeremy is an expert witness, patent developer, frequent conference speaker, and has been recognized as Tampa Bay Technology Leader of the Year (2017) and CyberX Cybersecurity Leader of the Year (2023). He holds BS and MS degrees from USF, is a CISSP and CEH, and serves on the Academic Advisory Board for the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing.

Jeremy has 30+ in systems design, red teaming, and blue teaming, and has led over 800 security audits across government and commercial environments. His background includes developing secure solutions, delivering cybersecurity services, teaching and ... Show more

I am Doleh Khan, a development professional with experience in programme management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), gender research, and youth empowerment. I currently serve as a Program Officer at The Lord Sarfraz Foundation, where I coordinate an Equine Therapy Programme supporting children with autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome.

Previously, I worked with organizations including FAO, Research and Development Foundation (RDF), HANDS Pakistan, and Community World Service Asia. My work has focused on vocational skills development, humanitarian response, gender equality, research, and community engagement. I have contributed to programmes that supported more than 1,300 young people and women with skills training, livelihoods, and employment opportunities across Sindh.

I represented Pakistan at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (UNCC Bangkok) and have participated in international leadership initiatives, advocating for youth empowerment, inclusive development, and evidence-based policymaking. As a Vice Chancellor's Gold Medalist in Gender Studies, I am passionate about creating opportunities for underserved communities and advancing sustainable development through research, innovation, and collaboration.

I am Doleh Khan, a development professional with experience in programme management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), gender research, and youth empowerment. I currently serve as a Program Officer at The Lord Sarfraz Founda... Show more

I work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and real-world deployment, with a particular focus on autonomous drone systems.

I am an Associate Professor at the University of the Basque Country and a member of the Computational Intelligence Group, with more than 20 years of experience in research and applied projects. My expertise includes:
- Autonomous UAV navigation and control
- Machine learning (deep learning, LLMs, computer vision)
- Multi-agent systems and dynamics

Alongside my academic work, I collaborate with companies, investors, and institutions to evaluate and implement AI-driven systems in real-world environments. I regularly support:
- Technical due diligence for VCs and investors
- Feasibility assessments of AI and robotics systems
- Evaluation of drone and autonomous technologies under real-world constraints (regulation, military sector, scalability, operations)

I have contributed to the digitalization and automation of multiple companies, and I have advised startups in artificial intelligence and robotics. In parallel, I serve as an expert for the European Commission in areas related to AI ethics and digital education, contributing to initiatives on safety and security in digital learning environments.

I work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and real-world deployment, with a particular focus on autonomous drone systems. I am an Associate Professor at the University of the Basque Country and a member of the Computational... Show more

I am a Software Engineer 2 at ServiceNow, where I develop and maintain cloud-based applications using technologies such as Node.js, AWS, and C++. I enjoy solving complex problems and delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients and users.

I am also passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise in programming and software development through my Youtube channel, Hello World. I have a BTech degree in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Information Technology Una, and I specialize in teaching data structures and algorithms. I have helped thousands of students prepare for technical interviews and secure positions at top companies. My channel has over 50,000 subscribers, and I am proud to have contributed to their success.

I am a Software Engineer 2 at ServiceNow, where I develop and maintain cloud-based applications using technologies such as Node.js, AWS, and C++. I enjoy solving complex problems and delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our client... Show more

Hi, I’m Avinash Patil. Working at Career Launcher, a leading coaching institute in Nagpur, helping students prepare for CAT, CLAT, and IPMAT examinations. We provide comprehensive classroom and online coaching programs with expert faculty, personalized mentoring, structured study plans, and regular mock tests to help students achieve their academic and career goals. Nothing is more fulfilling than being part of a team dedicated to shaping future leaders and supporting students on their journey toward success in competitive exams.

Hi, I’m Avinash Patil. Working at Career Launcher, a leading coaching institute in Nagpur, helping students prepare for CAT, CLAT, and IPMAT examinations. We provide comprehensive classroom and online coaching programs with expert faculty, personaliz... Show more

Ufuoma Okpeahior, known professionally as Ufuoma O., is a Senior Projects Lead on an NHS infrastructure programme and a CIO Advisory Panel Member at Digital Health Networks. Her delivery record spans multi-million pound programmes, from data centre relocations to server and cloud migrations affecting thousands of users.

She is the creator of the Five Pillars of Digital Health, an original framework that maps the field into five stages and gives newcomers a way to understand it and find their place in it. She has turned that framework into free public tools and a community used by thousands; has spoken at NHS Rewired and HETT; and collaborates with the Shuri Network and Servita.

She speaks on digital health careers, workforce capability, and why the success of digital transformation depends on the people expected to live with it.

Ufuoma Okpeahior, known professionally as Ufuoma O., is a Senior Projects Lead on an NHS infrastructure programme and a CIO Advisory Panel Member at Digital Health Networks. Her delivery record spans multi-million pound programmes, from data centre r... Show more

I'm Robert Azeem Jackson III, an Afrofuturist cultural strategist and data scientist, and founder of Cypher, a data sovereignty studio. I help founders and community entrepreneurs, and the municipal leaders who back them, build portable memory systems: systems that travel from one city to the next and stay owned by the people who built them. My clients learn to own the data their communities already hold, govern it on their own terms, and turn it into funding, infrastructure, and wealth that no platform can hold hostage. They walk in sitting on a story they can't prove and an asset that keeps getting overlooked in the rooms where money moves. They walk out owning it. In Moorestown, one elder's story became more than $350,000 in municipal and state funding for a neighborhood park. Since 2021, Cypher has helped partners raise over $1.5M and save more than $400K on compliance. The pain I help them avoid is the quiet one, watching their memory get extracted, digitized, and sold by someone else while they inherit nothing. The goal is sovereignty: a community that owns its story, carries it wherever it goes, and gets paid to keep it.

I'm Robert Azeem Jackson III, an Afrofuturist cultural strategist and data scientist, and founder of Cypher, a data sovereignty studio. I help founders and community entrepreneurs, and the municipal leaders who back them, build portable memory system... Show more

Valentina Vasilov is certified research integrity trainer, personcentered-integrative coach (DACB, GwG, RTC, DGSv), supervisor (GwG, DGSv) as well as facilitator in areas of career development and communication. She has many years of professional experience in doctoral education as well as working experience in diversity management in the academic field. As a member of the GC Plus Team at the University of Duisburg-Essen she offers counselling to early career researchers and designs programmes and trainings for the development of transferable skills.

Valentina Vasilov is certified research integrity trainer, personcentered-integrative coach (DACB, GwG, RTC, DGSv), supervisor (GwG, DGSv) as well as facilitator in areas of career development and communication. She has many years of professional exp... Show more

Michael Ortiz is a Red Team Engineer and SME on the U.S. Department of State's Red Cell, running adversary emulation across State enterprise and partner networks. His focus spans offensive tradecraft, evasion engineering against modern EDR's, and the cybersecurity engineering behind durable red team infrastructure. He's the founder of devZero Security, an SDVOSB offering offensive security and security engineering services to federal and commercial clients, and the developer of redStack, an open source AWS and Terraform project that stands up a full red team operations stack on demand. A Marine Corps veteran, Mike holds OSEP, OSCP, CRTO, and CRTL, among other certifications.

Michael Ortiz is a Red Team Engineer and SME on the U.S. Department of State's Red Cell, running adversary emulation across State enterprise and partner networks. His focus spans offensive tradecraft, evasion engineering against modern EDR's, and the... Show more

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el aprendizaje creativo y sostenible desde la infancia.

Se especializa en programación creativa con herramientas como Sonic Pi, acercando a niños y niñas al mundo de la tecnología a través de la música. Es creadora de contenido educativo, enfocada en inspirar a personas multipotenciales a desarrollar su marca personal y a emprendedores a crear contenido con impacto usando herramientas de IA y estrategias accesibles. Participa activamente como en eventos tecnológicos y hackatones, incluyendo el NASA Space Apps Challenge, Build with AI de Google y Women Game Jam Bolivia, compartiendo su experiencia en creación de contenido, educación y tecnología. Además, colabora generando contenido para comunidades como GDG La Paz y Women Techmakers, enfocándose en el impulso de la participación femenina en tecnología.

Actualmente, continúa su formación profesional en Buenos Aires, profundizando en áreas como energías renovables, automatización y diseño UX/UI, manteniendo siempre una visión creativa, inclusiva y sostenible en cada uno de sus proyectos.

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el apren... Show more