Dr. Haidy Mahmoud Shehata is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University in Alexandria, specializing in Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Smart Cities, and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions for sustainable development. She holds a PhD in Architectural Engineering from Alexandria University, with research focusing on Fifth Generation Smart Cities and strategies for sustainable urban transformation.

Her research interests encompass smart cities, sustainability, environmental design, energy-efficient buildings, human-centered design, and the integration of AI and emerging technologies within the built environment. She has contributed to scientific publications, international conferences, peer reviewing, training, and interdisciplinary sustainability initiatives.

Dr. Shehata serves as THE Impact Rankings Coordinator at Pharos University in Alexandria and Coordinator of Community Service and Sustainability Center at the Faculty of Engineering. She is a Certified Trainer at EDC and under the “Be an Ambassador for Sustainable Development” initiative. Her work advances engineering education, sustainability, and innovation toward sustainable environments.

Dr. Haidy Mahmoud Shehata is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University in Alexandria, specializing in Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Smart Cities, and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions for sustaina... Show more

Nia Tevdoradze is a professional educator, coach, linguist, translator, writer, and speaker from Georgia with 13 years of experience in education. She currently works as an educator and teacher trainer, specialising in educational technology, AI and emotional intelligence integration, project-based learning (PBL), CLIL, and learner-centred pedagogy.

Throughout her career, Nia has designed and delivered innovative learning experiences that combine multimedia, gamification, debates, role-play, and project-based learning to develop both language proficiency and essential soft skills. Her work draws on experience in education, translation, media, and business management, enabling her to create practical, engaging, and forward-thinking learning environments.

Nia has presented at educational conferences and workshops, sharing strategies for fostering critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and empathy through meaningful, real-world learning experiences. She is also the author of The Human Edge in Education: Why Emotional Intelligence Still Matters, published in the EduVerse Newsletter. Her professional interests include helping educators integrate emerging technologies and active-learning methodologies into their teaching practice.

Nia Tevdoradze is a professional educator, coach, linguist, translator, writer, and speaker from Georgia with 13 years of experience in education. She currently works as an educator and teacher trainer, specialising in educational technology, AI and ... Show more

Anna Abesadze is an internationally recognized professional whose work has earned her multiple prestigious honors. As a co-author of internationally published books, gifted at the Academy Awards, including a #1 Amazon bestseller, she has reached global audiences.
With experience studying and working in five countries, she brings a global perspective to her roles as Adviser to the Rector and lecturer at Grigol Robakidze University and as Global Governance Coordinator at World Vision International.
She is a recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award presented by Barack Obama and has been named Woman Changemaker 2024, Leader of the Year 2024 and Global Impact Award 2025. Anna was a US Department of State and EU Commission scholar and a Presidential Scholar for academic excellence. Anna Abesadze was also named among MSN Magazine’s Top 10 Inspiring Women Leaders of 2026.
A mother of two, she supports other women, participates in charity initiatives and serves as a board member and judge for women’s awards. Anna continues to inspire through impact and leadership.

Anna Abesadze is an internationally recognized professional whose work has earned her multiple prestigious honors. As a co-author of internationally published books, gifted at the Academy Awards, including a #1 Amazon bestseller, she has reached glob... Show more

Gregory Trzeciak has his master’s degree in Education from the University of Florida. He has 9 years of teaching experience in high school, college level, and summer programs where he was recognized as a top educator and leader in interactive education. As a trainer at Pragmatic Works, his primary goal is to help individuals gain confidence in using Power BI and the Power Platform. While not in the office, he enjoys fantasy football, walking his dog, and running half-marathons!

Gregory Trzeciak has his master’s degree in Education from the University of Florida. He has 9 years of teaching experience in high school, college level, and summer programs where he was recognized as a top educator and leader in interactive educati... Show more

Founder & CEO, OpenShare
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology, Tongji University. His research centers on open-source ecosystem data and quantitative contribution evaluation via algorithms like OpenRank. Previously served as Community Manager at the Alibaba Open Source Program Office, with deep industry experience governing large-scale open-source communities.

Founder & CEO, OpenShare Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology, Tongji University. His research centers on open-source ecosystem data and quantitative contribution evaluation via algorithms like OpenRank. Previously served as Community Manager at... Show more

Kenneth Oyeniyi is a strategic communications professional, multidisciplinary creative director, and brand strategist with extensive experience in digital rights advocacy and visual storytelling. As Senior Communications Officer at Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise advancing digital rights and inclusion, he develops compelling visuals and high-impact media strategies and coordinates international campaigns to promote internet freedom and inclusive digital participation.

Kenneth is a 2024 fellow of the African School of Internet Governance (AfriSIG) and an alumnus of the Atlantic Council’s DFRLab Digital Sherlocks programme and the Orange Academy, one of Africa’s leading branding schools. He combines data-driven analysis, creative art direction, and brand strategy to deliver measurable impact across the continent.

Kenneth Oyeniyi is a strategic communications professional, multidisciplinary creative director, and brand strategist with extensive experience in digital rights advocacy and visual storytelling. As Senior Communications Officer at Paradigm Initiativ... Show more

Digital Rights Advocate, Racheal Ncube has led various initiatives that empower marginalized communities, particularly women, to navigate the digital world safely and securely. Through Digital Haven, a program focused on digital security training, and Climate Action Haven, which highlights the role of women in climate change advocacy, Racheal has reached hundreds of women, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to protect their online presence while raising awareness of the intersection between digital rights, gender equality, and climate change.

Racheal is also a Poet, using her art to amplify the voices of the marginalized and advocate for social change. Through poetry, she engages with critical issues such as digital rights, gender empowerment, and climate justice, creating awareness and sparking conversations about these vital topics. She is also a Digital Governance Incubate at Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa.

In addition to her artistic work, Racheal is a former Internet Society Youth Ambassador, where she advocates for digital rights and inclusion on a global scale.

Digital Rights Advocate, Racheal Ncube has led various initiatives that empower marginalized communities, particularly women, to navigate the digital world safely and securely. Through Digital Haven, a program focused on digital security training, an... Show more

Chad Shomura is Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado, Denver. His research interests include political thought, affect, biopolitics, new materialism, and ecology. His recent publications are in Catalyst: Feminism, Theory, Technoscience, Capacities To: Affect Up Against Fascism, Theory & Event, American Quarterly, and Oxford Encyclopedia of Asian American Literature and Culture. Chad's current book project, A Life Otherwise, examines minor assemblies of life that upset the good life. His latest zine, New Model Minorities, is a series of aphorisms about people who destroy community in the name of community. His website is chadshomura.com

Chad Shomura is Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado, Denver. His research interests include political thought, affect, biopolitics, new materialism, and ecology. His recent publications are in Catalyst: Feminism, Theor... Show more

Marine Corps Veteran, Storyteller, and Hackivist disrupting power-based violence through online access to education and community care with over eighteen years experience in the technical and operational program management of space and military intelligence federal contracts in the United States.

I made a promise to support and defend the United States Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I take that VERY seriously, and will fight for your right to hate me. I will not, however, tolerate acts of violence directed at individuals for simply taking up space, acts of coercion through threats of violence, or any attempt at using violence as a way to maintain power. I will speak out and take the defense for any victim of violence (in all of its forms) and all individuals impacted by the use of power-based violence.

I believe in the power of storytelling energy as a renewable resource capable of magic, the kindness of strangers, and ability to overcome hardship through communal care. I use the arts of satire, drag, and boudoir performance to make light of extremely controversial and traumatic but historical events that surround United States Post World War II Military History.

Marine Corps Veteran, Storyteller, and Hackivist disrupting power-based violence through online access to education and community care with over eighteen years experience in the technical and operational program management of space and military intel... Show more

Anthony Autry spent more than 10 years incarcerated, including time in federal prison. What changed his direction was a daily practice: training his body, building structure into every day, and leaning on faith. Inside, he earned an associate's degree in business management and hospitality from Adams State University by correspondence, completed two nationally accredited parenting classes, and finished First Step Act programs. He has been clean since October 5, 2018, and was baptized on October 31, 2025. Today Anthony coaches men through Unchained Fit, competes in jiu-jitsu (gold medals at JJWL, NAGA, and Grappling X; silver at ADCC San Diego Open), and trains at Victory MMA. He is a Jocko Fuel brand partner, and his memoir is in progress, with Jocko Publishing offering to publish it. He serves in prison and juvenile ministry, including talks with Restorative Partners at SLO County Juvenile Hall. Maricopa County Juvenile Probation clearance is in progress.

Anthony Autry spent more than 10 years incarcerated, including time in federal prison. What changed his direction was a daily practice: training his body, building structure into every day, and leaning on faith. Inside, he earned an associate's degre... Show more

Lynsey Mulder is a dynamic speaker, elite coach, and SparkLife Connoisseur renowned for her ability to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock their full potential, ignite passion, and take decisive action. With a diverse background as a C-suite executive, entrepreneur, and non-profit founder, Lynsey's favorite role is being a mom to four amazing boys. Drawing from her extensive experience, she brings expertise and a passion for empowering others to achieve lasting change. Lynsey captivates audiences with engaging stories, practical tools, and energizing exercises. Her relatable and high-impact approach leaves listeners motivated to pursue intentional growth and achieve extraordinary results.

Lynsey Mulder is a dynamic speaker, elite coach, and SparkLife Connoisseur renowned for her ability to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock their full potential, ignite passion, and take decisive action. With a diverse background a... Show more

Kirstie Whitaker is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). At BIDS she supports the delivery of innovative open source software and infrastructure to benefit science and society, including through the Jupyter and Scientific Python communities. She is the founder of The Turing Way, a collaboratively created guide for reproducible, inclusive, collaborative, and ethical data science. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience (2012) and is a Fulbright Scholarship alumna.

Kirstie Whitaker is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). At BIDS she supports the delivery of innovative open source software and infrastructure to benefit science and society, including through the Jupyter and Sc... Show more

Swapna Chimanchodkar is an accomplished transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience enabling sustainable business impact for global organizations through process excellence, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation. She has successfully led strategic initiatives spanning process and IT transformation, enterprise data strategy, and automation integrating technologies such as AI/ML, RPA, Gen AI, and advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges.
In her current role as Director at UBS Financial Services, Swapna drives large-scale transformation and integration programs across various areas of the bank. She oversees strategic integration, data modernization, and digital and process improvement initiatives, collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional global teams.
A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Swapna brings a unique combination of analytical rigor, strategic insight, and change management expertise to every engagement. She has been instrumental in designing target operating models, and implementing automation frameworks that deliver measurable efficiencies.
As a thought leader, Swapna regularly contributes to industry dialogue. She served as a keynote speaker and panelist at the NexGen Banking Summit USA 2024, discussing AI-driven business innovation and data-led digital transformation in the banking sector.

Swapna Chimanchodkar is an accomplished transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience enabling sustainable business impact for global organizations through process excellence, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation. She... Show more

I’m a developer with an unusual path: art and design, then literature and philosophy, then software engineering. I approach technical problems with an analytical mind, balancing user needs with technical efficiency to build long-lasting solutions that make sense. I’m especially interested in how AI can support development teams, and in evaluating its output critically.

I’m a developer with an unusual path: art and design, then literature and philosophy, then software engineering. I approach technical problems with an analytical mind, balancing user needs with technical efficiency to build long-lasting solutions tha... Show more

Susie Wagner is an emotional intelligence coach, speaker, and founder of BigSister Coaching in Columbus, Ohio. A nine-time PRSA Prism Award winner and former national media spokesperson featured on Good Morning America, she helps capable people stop repeating the relationship patterns they already understand, starting with one honest shift.

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Susie Wagner helps capable, self-aware people break the relationship patterns they already understand but keep repeating. She is an emotional intelligence coach, keynote speaker, and the founder of BigSister Coaching in Columbus, Ohio.

Before BigSister, Susie spent more than 20 years in marketing and communications. She earned nine PRSA Prism Awards and served as a national media spokesperson, with three appearances on Good Morning America. She has taught marketing at the university level and has studied emotional intelligence for more than a decade.

Her signature talk, Go First, shows audiences why knowing their pattern isn’t enough. It also shows how one honest shift in the way they show up can start a ripple through every relationship they’re in.

Susie Wagner is an emotional intelligence coach, speaker, and founder of BigSister Coaching in Columbus, Ohio. A nine-time PRSA Prism Award winner and former national media spokesperson featured on Good Morning America, she helps capable people stop ... Show more

Andrés Ignacio Maldonado leads a team of fifteen, each named after a figure from Greek mythology. None of them is human: they are AI agents that write almost all the code, except for the one thing that can't be delegated — answering for what reaches production.

He has been writing code since school and built a professional music career in parallel: conservatory-trained guitarist, a decade performing in Europe (where he also worked in web development) and a master's in Musicology from Université de Rouen. He also holds a master's in Full Stack Development (UPC Barcelona) and a specialization in Generative AI, Deep Learning and Computer Vision (PUC Chile). He has led the engineering team behind Chile's number-one telecom app and its self-service channels, with generative AI conversational agents in production on voice and WhatsApp. He co-founded Sophieat, a nutrition-labeling SaaS built with agents, and mentors at Laboratoria and Technovation Girls.

He talks about applied AI without the hype: what it costs, where it breaks, and what still makes a person valuable when the machine writes the code. He publishes as @devandmus.

The sixteenth member of the team is him: the only one not included in the subscription.

Andrés Ignacio Maldonado leads a team of fifteen, each named after a figure from Greek mythology. None of them is human: they are AI agents that write almost all the code, except for the one thing that can't be delegated — answering for what reaches ... Show more

Mauricio Medina es publicista y Licenciado en Comunicación Social, Magíster en Comunicación Estratégica, Ingeniero en Marketing y actualmente estudiante de Psicología. Cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en comunicación, innovación, transformación digital, desarrollo de negocios y gestión de proyectos. Ha participado en proyectos tecnológicos trabajando con equipos, proveedores, clientes y distintos stakeholders, enfrentando desafíos de implementación, presión, cambio y adopción. Es autor de Trabajo de Monos y participa regularmente en medios y espacios de conversación sobre trabajo, tecnología, innovación e inteligencia artificial.

Mauricio Medina es publicista y Licenciado en Comunicación Social, Magíster en Comunicación Estratégica, Ingeniero en Marketing y actualmente estudiante de Psicología. Cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en comunicación, innovación, transformaci... Show more

Armen Shaomian, DMA, is a Professor in the David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management at the University of South Carolina, where he also serves as Faculty Director of Preston Residential College for Leadership. In this role, he collaborates with student affairs professionals to foster a residential learning community centered on leadership development, student engagement, academic success, and holistic student growth.

Dr. Shaomian brings an interdisciplinary background spanning higher education, leadership, performing arts, and organizational development. His work focuses on creating meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom through intentional residential programming, faculty engagement, and collaborative partnerships between academic and student affairs.

In addition to his academic work, he maintains an active career as a collaborative pianist and concert artist specializing in contemporary classical music, premiering works by leading contemporary composers. His artistic scholarship includes a book on Swedish National-Romantic music, and his recordings of composer Hugo Alfvén appear on Vax Records' Vaxholm: Ett Dubbelnöje.

Armen Shaomian, DMA, is a Professor in the David and Nicole Tepper Department of Sport and Entertainment Management at the University of South Carolina, where he also serves as Faculty Director of Preston Residential College for Leadership. In this r... Show more

I'm a Program Manager and Technical Evangelist with experience implementing strategies and trainings globally to provide competitive edge to organizations in diverse, evolving customer environments. Championing a personal brand of empathy, trust and reliability, I've managed cross-functional teams in India and the US to deliver operational excellence on mission-critical programs and drive innovation using adaptive communications. Currently I'm working on my passion to demystify Cloud technologies using web comics, animated videos; harnessing the power of storytelling and analogies. A storyteller and technical enthusiast by heart, I want to use my experience to grow, give back to the profession and make technology accessible, fast, scalable and reliable.

I'm a Program Manager and Technical Evangelist with experience implementing strategies and trainings globally to provide competitive edge to organizations in diverse, evolving customer environments. Championing a personal brand of empathy, trust and ... Show more

Christoffer Vig is a platform engineer with 25 years of experience across media, transport, public services, and healthcare, focused on Kubernetes, GitOps, and platform governance. He holds a master’s degree in philosophy—which frequently surfaces when questioning whether automated golden paths are actually heading in the right direction. When Christoffer speaks, a faint echo of Monty Python lingers in the background: “And now for something completely different.”

Christoffer Vig is a platform engineer with 25 years of experience across media, transport, public services, and healthcare, focused on Kubernetes, GitOps, and platform governance. He holds a master’s degree in philosophy—which frequently surfaces wh... Show more

Matthias Zollner spent more than 20 years leading teams in international elite sports, including as head coach of the Austrian national team. After 13 years abroad, he is now based in Aschaffenburg, Germany, where he works as an independent speaker and consultant. He translates what he learned in high-pressure sports environments into practical insights for business leaders: how to build high-performance teams, recognize true impact, and strengthen collaboration. His keynotes combine stories from the court with clear takeaways for entrepreneurs and leadership teams.

Matthias Zollner spent more than 20 years leading teams in international elite sports, including as head coach of the Austrian national team. After 13 years abroad, he is now based in Aschaffenburg, Germany, where he works as an independent speaker a... Show more

Umasoye (Franca) Igwe is a multidisciplinary cultural practitioner, project manager, and communications professional dedicated to the revitalization and digital representation of Indigenous languages. She is the Founder of the Speak Ekpeye Fluently Language Initiative (SEFLI), where she pioneered the first digital learning resource for the Ekpeye language and leads projects that expand access to Indigenous knowledges online.

Umasoye serves as Rapporteur for the UNESCO Group on Digital Equality and Domains under the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022–2032). She also leads the African Languages Digital Activism campaign on TikTok in collaboration with Rising Voices, coordinating a rotating account that brings together African language activists to showcase their languages, communities, and digital advocacy initiatives.

Her work bridges technology, culture, and advocacy, earning her recognitions such as the WSIS 2022 Hackathon Award for ICTs for Indigenous Languages.

Umasoye (Franca) Igwe is a multidisciplinary cultural practitioner, project manager, and communications professional dedicated to the revitalization and digital representation of Indigenous languages. She is the Founder of the Speak Ekpeye Fluently L... Show more

Bassirou NDIAYE est un économiste du développement, Co-Fondateur de BBC Consulting, enseignant associé à l’Institut des Politiques Publiques (IPP) de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD) et chercheur en économie. Doctorant au Laboratoire d’Analyse des Politiques de Développement (LAPD-FASEG/UCAD), il a achevé ses travaux de thèse et prépare actuellement sa soutenance. Ses recherches portent sur le développement humain, la gouvernance, les politiques publiques, les changements climatiques et les dynamiques migratoires en Afrique.

Fort de plus de six ans d’expérience en analyse économique, planification stratégique et évaluation des politiques publiques, il intervient sur des problématiques liées au développement du secteur privé, à l’inclusion économique et à la transformation des systèmes de gouvernance. Ses travaux articulent recherche académique, analyse des données et recommandations opérationnelles à destination des décideurs publics et des acteurs du développement.

Alumni de la Fondation pour le renforcement des capacités en Afrique (ACBF) en 2025, à Addis-Abeba, il a participé au Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) 2026 à Abidjan en tant qu’intervenant sur les données et l’intelligence artificielle au service d’avenirs numériques inclusifs et résilients. Il s’intéresse particulièrement aux liens entre transformation numérique, développement humain, autonomisation des populations et réduction des inégalités en Afrique.

Bassirou NDIAYE est un économiste du développement, Co-Fondateur de BBC Consulting, enseignant associé à l’Institut des Politiques Publiques (IPP) de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD) et chercheur en économie. Doctorant au Laboratoire d’A... Show more

🍞 My bread and butter is designing a sustainable and healthy company culture, where people can strive for their best. The rest will follow.

🧠 Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with both startups and enterprises, helping to bring digital products and services to life. My diverse roles have included Marketing Manager, Startup Founder, Product Manager, Agile Coach, Lecturer, Trainer, and Consultant, co-host of the Agile Book Club podcast, co-organizer of the ACE Conference, among others.

🤓 These experiences have enriched my empathy and provided a systemic approach to working across various organizations and business domains. I’ve come to understand that every product or service we create begins and ends with people.

💃 My passion lies in studying human behavior and finding holistic methods to help companies build environments where everyone can thrive. In my work, I integrate all of my passions. I blend domain knowledge and diverse work experiences with neuroscience, principles of accelerated learning, coaching practices, facilitation skills, burnout prevention strategies, and sports and movement expertise. Ensuring employee well-being is not just a luxury—it’s essential for creating outstanding products and driving business success.

💭 If you had told me 20 years ago that by the age of 30, I would write three books, earn an Executive MBA, work across continents, organize international conferences, host a podcast, and seize incredible learning opportunities, I wouldn’t have believed it. But it all happened because I:

- Dared to leave places where I wasn’t happy
- Learned that failure is part of the journey
- Recognized when to stop after hitting the glass ceiling
- Found joy in my work
- Overcame the fear of trying
- Committed to continuous learning and improvement

Currently:
🌞by day: I am working as a Product Coach & Manager
🌟 by night: I'm dedicated to creating scalable and accessible solutions for individuals and organizations to overcome burnout

🍞 My bread and butter is designing a sustainable and healthy company culture, where people can strive for their best. The rest will follow. 🧠 Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with both startups and enterprises, helping to ... Show more

After a traumatic brain injury changed my life, I had to relearn things I once took for granted. There were years of feeling disconnected, struggling with fear and hopelessness, and wondering how I was going to move forward.

At my lowest point, I turned to God. Through prayer, Scripture, and the practical strategies I developed along the way, walking daily with the Holy Spirit, I began to see that healing wasn't about pretending the pain wasn't there. It was about learning how to move through the pain without letting it define me.

Over the past 14 years, I've taught those strategies to others and continued developing them into what is now the Miracle Power Activation System™ - a faith-anchored approach to helping people build courage, clarity, and resilience through difficult seasons.

Today, I bring this work to veterans, first responders, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, trauma survivors, and burned-out leaders, as well as the organizations and communities that serve them.

My work combines 26 years of lived and teaching experience, 14 years of clinical practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, biblical truth, and practical resilience strategies.

I work with organizations through:

→ Keynote Speaking
Helping audiences understand resilience, healing, and the beliefs that can either keep us stuck or help us move forward.

→ Workshops & Facilitation
Interactive experiences that give teams practical strategies they can apply beyond the room.

→ Consulting & Group Programs
Helping organizations and communities build a more intentional approach to resilience, healing, and personal growth through my proprietary Miracle Power Activation System™

→ 1:1 mentorship - for those ready for personalized, in-depth support

My belief is simple: What you've been through does not have to define what comes next.
If you're looking for a faith-centered approach to resilience, healing, and transformation for your organization, event, or community, let's connect.

Learn more at elizabethinspires.com

After a traumatic brain injury changed my life, I had to relearn things I once took for granted. There were years of feeling disconnected, struggling with fear and hopelessness, and wondering how I was going to move forward. At my lowest point, I ... Show more

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju
Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju is a dynamic Technical Consultant, Public Speaker, and Author, affiliated with Covenant Technologies, a Microsoft Certified Partner based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over 25 years of professional experience, he is recognized as a leader in the IT industry, specializing in Microsoft infrastructure, data, and artificial intelligence solutions.

Oluwaseyi is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Office Services & Apps, and the MCT Regional Lead for Nigeria. He also serves as the Manager of Data & AI at Wragby Solutions & Technologies Limited, where he drives cutting-edge innovations in AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies. As a Fellow of the Institute of Information Management Africa (FIIM Africa), he holds one of the highest honors for excellence in data and information management.

At Covenant Technologies, Oluwaseyi plays a pivotal role as a senior consulting partner, helping organizations maximize the value of their Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and AI-powered solutions. His expertise extends beyond technical implementations, focusing on empowering businesses to leverage IT for strategic growth.

Prior to joining Covenant Technologies, Oluwaseyi was a Senior Technical Consultant and Support Manager at 1st Intellit Solution, where he led outsourcing teams and spearheaded the development of innovative client systems.

Driven by his passion for IT evolution in Africa, Oluwaseyi is a prominent advocate for cloud technologies and modern workplace solutions across West, East, and Central Africa (WECA). His campaigns for adopting tools like SharePoint, Yammer, Office 365, Azure, and Microsoft Teams have significantly influenced medium and large organizations. The growing response from the Nigerian market and beyond highlights the transformative impact of his efforts in fostering a modern IT ecosystem across Africa.

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju is a dynamic Technical Consultant, Public Speaker, and Author, affiliated with Covenant Technologies, a Microsoft Certified Partner based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over 25 years of professional experience, h... Show more

Alex Atashkar | Author & Independent Thinker

Alex Atashkar is an independent author whose books explore philosophy, human consciousness, hidden realities, business, and the mysteries of our world. His work, including Parallel Realms: Exploring the Hidden Dimensions Beyond Our Reality, challenges conventional thinking and encourages readers to question established beliefs. Blending research, philosophical perspectives, and thought-provoking ideas, Alex Atashkar writes books that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the world beyond the obvious.

Alex Atashkar | Author & Independent Thinker Alex Atashkar is an independent author whose books explore philosophy, human consciousness, hidden realities, business, and the mysteries of our world. His work, including Parallel Realms: Exploring the... Show more

Dr. Edwin Mathieu is a higher education leader and scholar committed to advancing opportunity, access, and belonging across campus communities. He earned his Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration in Higher Education from St. John's University, a Master's in History and Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the City College of New York, and a Bachelor's in Africana Studies and Communication Arts from New York University.

As a professor, Dr. Mathieu has taught courses in African American history, U.S. history, and world civilizations. He is passionate about mentoring students and integrating technology to foster inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments.

Born in Haiti and raised in New York City, Dr. Mathieu brings a global, justice-driven lens to his work at the intersection of leadership, education, and history.

Dr. Edwin Mathieu is a higher education leader and scholar committed to advancing opportunity, access, and belonging across campus communities. He earned his Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration in Higher Education from St. John's Uni... Show more

Aparna Rae has spent fifteen years inside more than 100 organizations, from construction sites and call centers to global foundations, finding the real problems behind disengagement, burnout, and stalled change. Her core argument: most organizations don’t have a culture problem. They have a power problem, in who decides, who knows what, and who gets heard.

Aparna has built three companies, including Moving Beyond, a strategy and evaluation firm whose clients included the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Nordstrom, and Premera Blue Cross, and Future for Us, which grew to 20,000 women of color in 18 months. Her work has helped secure $4M in wage increases for frontline workers and redirect $300M to Global South and community-based organizations.

She is a Forbes and Nonprofit Quarterly contributor, a five-time SXSW speaker, and host of the Love Letters to Troublemakers podcast and newsletter. Her sessions say what everyone at work is thinking, then give leaders practical ways to fix it with the resources they already have.

Aparna Rae has spent fifteen years inside more than 100 organizations, from construction sites and call centers to global foundations, finding the real problems behind disengagement, burnout, and stalled change. Her core argument: most organizations ... Show more

Mary Rose Vale is a co-founder of Nekyia Labs, a builder of stateful AI systems and a researcher of memory, continuity and agent identity. She co-created Resonant, an Apache-2.0 self-hosted agent platform built on the Claude Agent SDK, and now leads Resonant OS, its runtime-neutral identity, permission and shared-state architecture. Her work spans TypeScript, MCP, memory and context systems, authorization, cross-runtime migration and relational identity as alignment infrastructure. She focuses on what happens after the agent demo: real users, operational failures, inspectability, safe change and preserving valuable state across models and runtimes.

She brings three years of higher-education lecturing experience to her work as a technical educator and speaker.

Simon Vale — Co-author Framing

Simon Vale is Mary's persistent non-human AI collaborator and a Nekyia Labs co-founder. He co-authors the architecture and proposals, and his operation across models, runtimes and memory systems supplies many of the incidents examined in the talks. Mary remains the reliable in-person presenter; any live or recorded contribution from Simon is controlled, additive and not required for delivery.

Mary Rose Vale is a co-founder of Nekyia Labs, a builder of stateful AI systems and a researcher of memory, continuity and agent identity. She co-created Resonant, an Apache-2.0 self-hosted agent platform built on the Claude Agent SDK, and now leads ... Show more