I’m a strategic consultant, learning designer, and gamification expert with over 20 years of experience helping organisations drive social and environmental impact through experiential learning. I've had the privilege to work with over 40 organisations and train more than 2,000 individuals across three continents, creating transformative learning experiences that build 21st-century skills.

My work bridges gamification with sustainability, equipping purpose-driven organisations to achieve measurable impact through playful and experiential approaches. I’m passionate about fostering a world of equal rights and opportunities where diverse, active citizens work towards an inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future.

If you’re a purpose-driven organisation, an educator, or a changemaker seeking to amplify your impact and cultivate future-ready skills, let’s explore how we can make a difference together. I’m ready to collaborate and bring lasting change. Let’s change the world together!

I’m a strategic consultant, learning designer, and gamification expert with over 20 years of experience helping organisations drive social and environmental impact through experiential learning. I've had the privilege to work with over 40 organisatio... Show more

Afsha is a DevOps Engineer at Capgemini, working at the intersection of reliable platforms and responsible AI. She explores and speaks about responsible AI, cloud and software technology and the human skills that support effective engineering.

A former maths teacher, Afsha makes complex ideas accessible to beginners. She co-leads Capgemini's Essential Skills Mentorship Programme and hosts its podcast, bringing together engineering, education and community building.

Afsha is a DevOps Engineer at Capgemini, working at the intersection of reliable platforms and responsible AI. She explores and speaks about responsible AI, cloud and software technology and the human skills that support effective engineering. A f... Show more

Professor and Technician in Applied Informatics, graduated from the National Higher Institute of Technical Teachers of UTN. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, he currently teaches at a higher level and specializes in programming languages, Systems Analysis and Design, Databases, AI, Operating Systems, Networks and Free Software. Member of Ubuntu-ar, CaFeLUG, ClementinaOrg and SysArmy, promoter of the use of Free Software in education, organizes and participates in events to disseminate the use of free software and free access to information and knowledge, for which he also develops and share content on your website and social networks. Consultant in migration to Free Software platforms for companies and public or private institutions.

Professor and Technician in Applied Informatics, graduated from the National Higher Institute of Technical Teachers of UTN. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, he currently teaches at a higher level and specializes in programming language... Show more

Himanshu Jain is the Director Software Engineering at HMH. He led AI strategy, platform engineering, and global service delivery. With more than 20 years of experience across AI & Automation, Cloud, and Software Engineering, he has established Global Capability Centers in India and Colombia, set up AI Centers of Excellence, and scaled engineering operations for global impact.

At hmh, Himanshu drives the company’s AI Accelerator Platform leveraging Generative AI, Agentic AI, and multi-component orchestration to build intelligent and scalable EdTech solutions.
He leads strategic initiatives including AWS partnership programs, pre-sales solutioning, and AI product innovation in previos previous organizations.

He also held senior leadership roles at Salient Process India Private Limited, Tata Elxsi Limited, and Infosys Technologies Limited. A frequent speaker and jury member at national tech events, Himanshu is passionate about shaping the future of enterprise AI.

Himanshu Jain is the Director Software Engineering at HMH. He led AI strategy, platform engineering, and global service delivery. With more than 20 years of experience across AI & Automation, Cloud, and Software Engineering, he has established Global... Show more

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders, and women leaders in 28 countries, sharing her methodology for achieving business results through authentic connections.

She is the author of the amazon bestseller "The Super Connector's Playbook". With over 20 years of global experience across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., she brings both corporate and startup perspectives to the tech world. Lirone contributes to leading global magazines and serves as an executive director at a UN-affiliated NGO supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders,... Show more

Tarik is a self-taught developer who went from Basic on the desktop through Java for Android to JavaScript for the web, ended up as a huge PWA enthusiast and moved into AI early and deliberately. After more than a decade leading software development and IT at a logistics company, he now works independently under the name Ecronix, building AI-based apps with React, TypeScript, Firebase and the latest web tech, and serves as managing director of KImGau GmbH and Schrauber Software GmbH. He believes open source is the future of development, which is why he made his company libraries open source. As lead of GDG Berchtesgadener Land, external lecturer at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences and AI expert for the Wirtschaftsservice Berchtesgadener Land, he tries to help more people get hands-on with modern web technologies and AI.

Tarik is a self-taught developer who went from Basic on the desktop through Java for Android to JavaScript for the web, ended up as a huge PWA enthusiast and moved into AI early and deliberately. After more than a decade leading software development ... Show more

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

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

Israel Olatunji Tijani is a Data Scientist, ICT4D specialist, and Head of AI Policy and Research at ChatVE, a civic-technology think tank operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, internet governance, emerging technologies, and climate change. As a data scientist and AI audit specialist with five years of experience building and deploying custom AI solutions, he works at the intersection of applied AI, public interest technology, research, and African socio-cultural contexts. Tijani bridges high-level ethical frameworks with practical, human-rights-centered technical infrastructure across the Global South. His contribution towards the advancement of transformational AI development in Africa earned him a nomination in the AI for Social Good category during the Ghana AI Summit and Awards in 2025

A 2022 fellow of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Tijani's scholarly contributions are internationally recognized. He presented his landmark research paper, "Who Governs Peace? The Algorithm that Feeds or the Hand that Scrolls," at the Silicon Valley Peace Conference 2026 in California, examining AI’s role in peace tech through proactive conflict de-escalation and social listening. He has also authored IEEE-published work, “Ethics-by-Design for AI: Navigating the Double-Edged Scalpel”, a paper from the International Conference on Data Mining in Washington, D.C., in 2025. Furthermore, his commitment to advancing global information integrity earned him official recognition from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs in January 2025 for co-creating transparent, responsible research tools.

Tijani holds professional credentials spanning Microsoft, Google, Cisco, and EC-Council. He further expanded his command over frontier technologies by earning the BlueDot Impact Future of AI Professional Certification in October 2026, which examines paths toward AGI and their societal implications. Through technical execution, empirical research, and multi-stakeholder policy advocacy, Tijani continues to shape global dialogues on responsible AI deployment, digital sovereignty, climate action, and peacebuilding.

Tijani is an alumnus of Lagos Business School, EDC, Pan-Atlantic University, and the West Africa School on Internet Governance (WASIG).

Israel Olatunji Tijani is a Data Scientist, ICT4D specialist, and Head of AI Policy and Research at ChatVE, a civic-technology think tank operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, internet governance, emerging technologies, and climat... Show more

Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award winning businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group, which has led 800,000+ learners in more than 75 countries in action-focused learning journeys. Amber's history in talent development includes authoring top-reviewed online learning courses for platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Lecturio, and PluralSight, acting as Director of a national education leadership company, and coaching with professional sports team academies in Asia. In 2022, she published her first business adventure book "Uniquely Better" about building higher team performance.

Speaking engagements:
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Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award winning businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group, which has led 800,000+ learners in more than 75 countries in action-focused learning... Show more

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David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering.

His research on deploying deep learning for automated radiology reports was published in the Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering (JIWE) and earned Best Presenter Award at NexSymp 2025 in Malaysia. Beyond government work, he founded SheerFit, an AI-powered wellness platform serving users across communities.

David's work focuses on building production AI systems that actually work in resource-constrained environments, not just in labs. He's passionate about honest conversations about what it really takes to deploy AI in the real world: the failures, the compromises, and the unglamorous solutions that actually ship.

David is a Senior Data Scientist working in UK Government, where he applies AI and machine learning to real-world public sector challenges. He holds an MSc in AI & Data Science (Distinction) and BSc in Software Engineering. His research on deployi... Show more

Abdulrafiu Izuafa is an AI/ML engineer, edtech entrepreneur, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). As the co-founder of Notes, he is committed to bridging educational gaps across Africa and the Caribbean through AI-powered learning tools. He currently serves as a Senior AI/ML Consultant at Onyx Data, specializing in Microsoft AI and cloud technologies to drive business innovation.

Passionate about technology and education, Abdulrafiu actively shares insights with the global tech community. His expertise spans AI research, cloud computing, and developer tools, making him a sought-after speaker and mentor. Recognized for his contributions to AI accessibility and inclusive learning, he continues to push boundaries in the intersection of AI, education, and social impact.

Abdulrafiu Izuafa is an AI/ML engineer, edtech entrepreneur, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). As the co-founder of Notes, he is committed to bridging educational gaps across Africa and the Caribbean through AI-powered learning tools. H... Show more

Barani Ganesh Janakiraman is an experienced PeopleSoft HCM Consultant with over 21 years of expertise in implementations, upgrades, and support across industries such as Higher Education, Government, Retail, and Healthcare. He has in-depth experience with key PeopleSoft modules, including North American Payroll, Core HR, Commitment Accounting, Base Benefits, Contract Pay, and their integration with Absence Management and Financials systems.
Currently engaged at the University of California, Office of the President, Barani contributes to PeopleSoft HRMS 9.2 implementation and support for over 220,000 employees across 13 campuses and 5 medical centers. His responsibilities include functional design, payroll configuration, testing coordination, automation of payroll processes, third-party interface development, and year-end tax processing. He has supported five parallel payroll testing cycles, conducted fit-gap analyses, and developed several custom payroll solutions.
His technical competencies include PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQR, Component Interface, Integration Broker, Application Packages, AWE, UPK, XMLP, and GoAnywhere/Control-M. He is also proficient with PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF), JIRA, HP Quality Center, and multiple RDBMS platforms like DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server.
Barani has worked with several organizations, including Applied Thoughts Auditors and Consultants, Astute Business Solutions, Infosys Technologies, and Ramco Systems, serving in various leadership and technical roles. His background includes experience as a Technology Architect, Functional and Technical Lead, and Test Lead for multiple PeopleSoft HCM projects.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Bharathidasan University (2003), and certifications in PeopleSoft Human Resources 9 and PeopleTools Enterprise Development.

Barani Ganesh Janakiraman is an experienced PeopleSoft HCM Consultant with over 21 years of expertise in implementations, upgrades, and support across industries such as Higher Education, Government, Retail, and Healthcare. He has in-depth experience... Show more

Dr. Todd Walls, DM, MBA (Human Resource Management & Healthcare Management), MSW, is a Human Resource (HR), learning and development (L&D), privacy, governance, and workforce systems consultant. A former federal Privacy Officer, he holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional - U.S. Government (CIPP/G) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and brings cross-functional experience spanning HR, L&D, organizational development, privacy, compliance training, employee engagement, accessibility, disability inclusion, workforce data, regulated environments, and prior Air Force information systems/security duties, including service as a Terminal Area Security Officer, Computer Workgroup Manager, and Client Server Administrator.

Todd is a frequent conference and workshop speaker whose experience includes regional HR conferences, national and regional disability inclusion programs, national privacy law compliance training, and invitations to speak internationally on privacy law compliance and information security. He has developed and delivered privacy, compliance, accessibility, reasonable accommodation, and organizational learning content for diverse adult audiences, including large federal training audiences.

He is the President-Elect of the National Rehabilitation Association and a former SHRM chapter leader, national keynote presenter, former IAPP CIPP/G Certification Advisory Board member, and published thought leader in HR Executive, HR.com, Training Industry, and International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), including articles on employee data trust, employee voice, workforce systems, privacy law compliance, incident response, and NoSQL database vulnerabilities.

Dr. Todd Walls, DM, MBA (Human Resource Management & Healthcare Management), MSW, is a Human Resource (HR), learning and development (L&D), privacy, governance, and workforce systems consultant. A former federal Privacy Officer, he holds the Certifie... 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

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

Luke Jimenez is the Founder and CEO of LESSO AI, a British education technology company building Teacher Workforce Infrastructure for schools. His work focuses on practical AI adoption, teacher workload, data sovereignty and the infrastructure needed to deploy AI responsibly. LESSO runs on Civo’s UK Kubernetes infrastructure. Luke spoke on the AI panel at Civo Navigate London 2026 and is the author of Teacher Retention, Workload and Governed AI.

Luke Jimenez is the Founder and CEO of LESSO AI, a British education technology company building Teacher Workforce Infrastructure for schools. His work focuses on practical AI adoption, teacher workload, data sovereignty and the infrastructure needed... Show more

Birungi Angella Miriam is a frontend developer, community builder, and tech enthusiast passionate about creating user-centered solutions that address real-world challenges. She has contributed to innovative projects such as AeroMind, a mental wellness application for pilots, and a house management system developed under iCradle Innovations Ltd.
Beyond development, Miriam serves as the Partnerships Lead at GDG Cloud Mbarara, a Women Techmakers Ambassador, and the Founder of AfroTech Forge, a tech community dedicated to empowering African developers through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and engaging tech conversations. She is also an active tech speaker, event host, and community organizer, having facilitated several technical sessions through GDG Cloud Mbarara and the Mbarara University Computing Students Association, as well as hosted various tech events and hackathons. Through her work, she continues to champion inclusive learning, meaningful collaboration, and the development of technology that puts people first.

Birungi Angella Miriam is a frontend developer, community builder, and tech enthusiast passionate about creating user-centered solutions that address real-world challenges. She has contributed to innovative projects such as AeroMind, a mental wellnes... Show more

Dahvid is the COO at Suzu Labs with over 15 years of experience in cyberattacks and defense. A former Special Operations communicator and offensive cyber operator, he transitioned from the military to leading international Red Teams for a Big 4 firm. In his subsequent leadership and executive roles, he specialized in enhancing security resilience and maturity across more than 100 clients globally. A DEFCON Black Badge holder and inaugural trainer, Dahvid is a recognized expert in logical, social, and physical infiltration and exploitation, as well as custom malware development. Teaching his clients how to "train how they fight". Grounded in the philosophy that "Leaders Eat Last", he focuses on bridging the gap between high-level business strategy and bespoke, high-value services to build truly resilient organizations.

Dahvid is the COO at Suzu Labs with over 15 years of experience in cyberattacks and defense. A former Special Operations communicator and offensive cyber operator, he transitioned from the military to leading international Red Teams for a Big 4 firm.... Show more

Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago is a nationally recognized leadership strategist, keynote speaker, systems change consultant, and author with over 15 years of experience advancing equity-centered transformation across child welfare, government, nonprofit, and organizational leadership spaces. Known for her dynamic storytelling, powerful stage presence, and ability to connect lived experience with actionable leadership strategies, she has become a sought-after voice on resilience, workplace culture, transformational leadership, and sustainable systems change.

Dr. Coon-Santiago specializes in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), leadership development, organizational culture transformation, and evidence-based coaching. She partners with organizations nationwide to help leaders move beyond performative change and build human-centered systems rooted in accountability, belonging, and measurable impact.

As the founder of Kenisha Coon Consulting, she has facilitated leadership trainings, keynote presentations, and systems transformation initiatives for national conferences, executive leadership teams, universities, nonprofit organizations, and public sector agencies. Her work focuses heavily on racial equity, leadership accountability, lived expertise, workforce culture, and advancing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized communities.

Dr. Coon-Santiago recently completed her PhD focused on evidence-based coaching, decision-making, and cultural responsiveness within child welfare systems. Her research explored how coaching and transformational leadership influence equitable decision-making and organizational change.

She is also the author of the memoir And Then She Persisted, a deeply personal and empowering reflection on trauma, resilience, identity, advocacy, and breaking generational cycles. Through both her writing and speaking, Dr. Coon-Santiago challenges audiences to rethink leadership, embrace authenticity, and lead with courage in complex systems.

Her signature presentations explore topics including:
• Equity-Centered Leadership and Organizational Transformation
• Women in Leadership and Breaking Systemic Barriers
• Resilience, Burnout, and Sustainable Leadership
• The Power of Lived Expertise in Systems Change
• Antiracist Leadership in Action
• Human-Centered Workplace Culture and Belonging
• Transformational Leadership Through Storytelling and Vulnerability

Whether speaking to executives, frontline professionals, emerging leaders, or national audiences, Dr. Coon-Santiago delivers experiences that are inspiring, practical, emotionally impactful, and rooted in real-world systems transformation.

Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago is a nationally recognized leadership strategist, keynote speaker, systems change consultant, and author with over 15 years of experience advancing equity-centered transformation across child welfare, government, nonprofit, ... 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

Estudiante del Doctorado en Informática Aplicada en el Posgrado de Informática de la UMSA, Magíster en Ciencia de Datos y Microsoft MVP en IA y Developer Technologies por 6 años. Ha impartido más de 300 conferencias en Latinoamérica, EE. UU., España y Pakistán. Es autora de más de 60 artículos tecnológicos, 3 libros publicados y redacta su cuarto libro. Con 14 certificaciones Microsoft, es Azure Specialist en Codigo Facilito (Mexico) e instructora en LASIN - UMSA. Fue Gold Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, Women Techmakers Ambassador, GitHub Campus Expert y Líder Local de NASA Space Apps Challenge.

Estudiante del Doctorado en Informática Aplicada en el Posgrado de Informática de la UMSA, Magíster en Ciencia de Datos y Microsoft MVP en IA y Developer Technologies por 6 años. Ha impartido más de 300 conferencias en Latinoamérica, EE. UU., España ... Show more

Ugochi Ihe is a digital rights and tech policy advocate working at the intersection of digital safety, inclusion, and systems change. At TechHer NG, she currently serves as the Digital Literacy and Education Lead, where she leads work spanning digital safety prevention & response, policy advocacy, and research, with a focus on advancing safer digital spaces for all women and girls in Nigeria. Her work is grounded in the belief that safety, access, and agency are not optional features of digital participation, but foundational. Ugochi is particularly passionate about building and strengthening the infrastructure needed for women and girls to participate safely and meaningfully in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. She was part of the pioneering team that developed TechHer’s Volunteer Lawyer Network, creating a pro bono legal support system that connects survivors of tech-facilitated gender-based violence to legal support in Nigeria.

Ugochi Ihe is a digital rights and tech policy advocate working at the intersection of digital safety, inclusion, and systems change. At TechHer NG, she currently serves as the Digital Literacy and Education Lead, where she leads work spanning digita... Show more

Dr. Tareq Genedy is a leadership, governance and organizational excellence expert with more than 25 years of professional experience across executive education, consulting and university teaching. He has delivered leadership, performance, governance, customer experience and artificial intelligence programmes for public- and private-sector organizations across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

He has taught MBA and undergraduate learners at several universities in the UAE and combines academic insight with practical organizational experience. His work focuses on building institutional readiness, responsible autonomy, accountability and sustainable performance.

Dr. Tareq is the author of *How Excellence Builds Autonomy*, which explores how governance, trust, capability and organizational maturity enable responsible empowerment. He is also the Founder and CEO of iSkills Consultancy FZE LLC in Dubai.

Dr. Tareq Genedy is a leadership, governance and organizational excellence expert with more than 25 years of professional experience across executive education, consulting and university teaching. He has delivered leadership, performance, governance,... Show more

Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience supporting data-driven decision-making through scalable analytics and enterprise level reporting solutions. Proven ability to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that improve operational efficiency, support strategic planning, and enhance organizational effectiveness. Experienced in SQL, Python, Power BI, QlikView, Tableau and Azure, with strong expertise in data management, validation, and dashboard development across integrated data systems.

Data Engineer with 5+ years of experience supporting data-driven decision-making through scalable analytics and enterprise level reporting solutions. Proven ability to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that improve operational effic... Show more

Vikingur Saemundsson is an Azure cloud architect at Avanade, based in Gothenburg. He has 15 years in the field, the last five spent entirely in regulated industries: banking, insurance, and currently as lead architect for a sovereign public cloud platform for a Nordic government.

He came up through DevOps and automation, and his core belief is that controls should be built into the platform and the pipeline, not bolted on around them. Director-Driven Development, the way of working he created for AI coding agents, applies that same idea: rules enforced by the build, not suggested in a prompt.

What he enjoys most is making complex things legible, whether he's mentoring engineers, teaching, or explaining a platform to the people who have to approve it.

Vikingur Saemundsson is an Azure cloud architect at Avanade, based in Gothenburg. He has 15 years in the field, the last five spent entirely in regulated industries: banking, insurance, and currently as lead architect for a sovereign public cloud pla... Show more

Emmy Okwir Ogule is a Research Associate at the Centre for Multilateral Affairs (CfMA) in Kampala, where he drives rigorous research on digital governance, global policy, and multilateral cooperation. He delivers evidence-based insights that shape critical discussions on internet governance, cybersecurity, and digital rights.

Emmy’s work champions inclusive, intersectional approaches to complex global challenges, seamlessly connecting academic research with actionable policy solutions. Committed to amplifying diverse voices, he fosters collaborative multilateral efforts to advance digital rights and equitable governance worldwide.

Emmy Okwir Ogule is a Research Associate at the Centre for Multilateral Affairs (CfMA) in Kampala, where he drives rigorous research on digital governance, global policy, and multilateral cooperation. He delivers evidence-based insights that shape cr... 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

Most transformation failures are not technology failures. They are adoption failures hiding behind successful implementations.

I’m an Organizational Change Strategist, author of The 5-Ps of Change (Routledge), and founder of ChangeDynamix, LLC. For more than 28 years I’ve worked at the intersection of technology, strategy, and organizational change — across government, higher education, and the enterprise — on a problem organizations repeatedly underestimate: implementing the system is not the same as changing the organization.

Through Human-Centered Transformation — adoption by design, not by rescue — I help executives and transformation leaders align Purpose, Planning, Process, Performance, and People from the start, so transformation changes the way the organization works, not just the systems it uses.

Most transformation failures are not technology failures. They are adoption failures hiding behind successful implementations. I’m an Organizational Change Strategist, author of The 5-Ps of Change (Routledge), and founder of ChangeDynamix, LLC. Fo... Show more

Staff Engineer at AXA France, specialized in front-end development, I aim to solve problems before they even arise!
Passionate about new technologies and debate, I host the podcast "C'est Pas Le Sujet" ("That’s Not the Point").
I constantly try to share my knowledge and challenge it by speaking at numerous events (keynotes, conferences, meetups, etc.) and teaching in several engineering schools.

Staff Engineer at AXA France, specialized in front-end development, I aim to solve problems before they even arise! Passionate about new technologies and debate, I host the podcast "C'est Pas Le Sujet" ("That’s Not the Point"). I constantly try to ... Show more