Law & Regulation

Legal experts and regulators who drive the discourse in law, governance, and policy-making, shaping the legal landscape with their knowledge and experience

Chris Bevil

Chris Bevil


Introducing Chris Bevil, the dynamic CISO/Field CISO at InfoSystems, Inc., whose career took a pivotal turn towards cybersecurity and compliance in 2011. With a diverse background that spans launching Professional Services Consulting firms, to playing key roles such as consultant, virtual CISO, sales leader, and marketing strategist, Chris brings a rich tapestry of experiences to the cybersecurity field. His journey didn’t start here, though. Chris carved his niche in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries, mastering the art of sales, marketing, and operations, which now lends him a unique perspective in tackling cybersecurity challenges.

Chris Bevil is more than just a CISO; he's a cybersecurity evangelist with a knack for making the complex world of cybersecurity and compliance engaging and accessible. His passion is not just infectious but transformative, turning the often intimidating realm of cybersecurity into an adventure that's both educational and entertaining. As we look towards the next decade, Chris is at the forefront, guiding individuals and organizations through the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and compliance strategies. With Chris, you’re not just learning about safeguarding digital assets; you're joining a movement to redefine the future of security and compliance with creativity, integrity, and a dash of fun.

Introducing Chris Bevil, the dynamic CISO/Field CISO at InfoSystems, Inc., whose career took a pivotal turn towards cybersecurity and compliance in 2011. With a diverse background that spans launching Professional Services Consulting firms, to play... Show more

Jasmine Suarez

Jasmine Suarez

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞
Jasmine is an award-winning technologist, recognized for her prowess in strategic innovation and value stream delivery. With a proven track record of steering high-risk technical endeavors, advising key stakeholders, and spearheading multimillion-dollar initiatives, Jasmine brings a wealth of specialized experience. Her competencies span critical domains such as AI, cybersecurity, and adjacent kinetic and non-kinetic fields, enabling her to drive value in mission-critical and mission-essential project and product delivery and implementation across sectors and interdisciplinary teams. Jasmine executes strategies with agility and consistently produces measurable results attributable to a combination of training and real-world acumen. Her ability to communicate complex concepts with precision and foster alignment among various stakeholders underscores her capacity to lead and implement transformative initiatives, programs, and projects with positive impact and resonance.

𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Jasmine is a dynamic force in STEM mentorship and advocacy, delivering impactful speeches and initiatives worldwide. From the Grace Hopper Celebration to STEM events across four continents, Jasmine passionately champions cyber resilience, innovation, and the safe adoption of critical and emerging technologies, including AI. She also dedicates herself to increasing digital literacy and inspiring underrepresented and underserved communities to pursue rewarding careers in STEM. Her tireless efforts empower thousands annually, fostering equality and community harmony. Through her advocacy, Jasmine sparks direct, effective actions, inspiring individuals to realize their inner brilliance and excel in any setting.

🌏𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 100k+ individuals reached annually, spanning 4 continents in 3 years
🌟𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: SANS Difference Maker Awards: Rising Star Committee Winner, SANS Institute; One In Tech Scholar, ISACA; Community and Diversity Advocate Scholar, Colorado State University

● 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬: Delivers compelling keynote speeches independently and on behalf of private and public organizations. These signature presentations and engaging sessions at prestigious global events across four continents reach over 100,000 individuals annually. Jasmine's informative talks resonate with diverse audiences, showcasing her expertise in cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

● 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫: Acknowledged as a thought leader in cybersecurity and emerging technologies, she is regularly invited to speak at renowned conferences including the Grace Hopper Celebration, Seramount, Lesbians Who Tech, Blacks in Government, and Black Girls in Cyber Refresh. Demonstrates deep knowledge and influence in these fields.

● 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬: Addresses topics such as employing human-centered design and cutting-edge technology to enhance security and drive progress in the socio-technical aspects of cybersecurity, AI, and emerging technologies. Discusses STEM workforce lifecycle development and community harmonization initiatives. Provides insights that inspire innovation and advance understanding in these areas.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 Jasmine is an award-winning technologist, recognized for her prowess in strategic innovation and value stream delivery. With a proven track record of steering high-risk technical endeavors, advising key stakeholders, and spea... Show more

Catherine Seal

Catherine Seal

I’m the Product Manager for Telstra Outdoor Networks and Scrum Master for Telstra's Payphones mission. I'm also a coach and change professional. I am active in various communities of practice and always looking for new ways to grow my professional skills and take on new challenges. I’m passionate about using my expertise to drive innovation and deliver value. I am based in Sydney, Australia but travelling to Singapore, Denmark and Spain later this year (2024).

I’m the Product Manager for Telstra Outdoor Networks and Scrum Master for Telstra's Payphones mission. I'm also a coach and change professional. I am active in various communities of practice and always looking for new ways to grow my professional sk... Show more

Ryan Hamblin

Ryan Hamblin

Ryan Hamblin is a dedicated father of two, loving husband, and passionate engineering manager based in Provo, Utah. With a strong background in software development, Ryan excels at leading high-performing teams of developers to create innovative solutions. His unique ability to foster collaboration and trust among his team members, combined with his expertise in the field, makes him an inspiring and sought-after leader in the tech industry.

Ryan Hamblin is a dedicated father of two, loving husband, and passionate engineering manager based in Provo, Utah. With a strong background in software development, Ryan excels at leading high-performing teams of developers to create innovative solu... Show more

Jordy Herber

Jordy Herber

As an Hands-on Architect and Senior Cloud Consultant, I specialize in the realms of Microsoft 365, Security & Compliance, and Azure. I am fully certified in Microsoft's Security, Compliance & Identity Stack, as evidenced by my credentials (details available at Microsoft Transcript).

My passion lies in addressing and exploring challenging issues across the entire Microsoft 365 Platform. Colleagues and industry peers recognize me as a specialist in the complete Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with particular expertise in Security, Compliance, and Intune, and a comprehensive understanding that extends to the Microsoft Azure Platform. Beyond standard skills, I am known for having immediate, in-depth knowledge across the platform and the ability to translate technical aspects into practical solutions, making complex issues more tangible for clients at various levels.

As an Hands-on Architect and Senior Cloud Consultant, I specialize in the realms of Microsoft 365, Security & Compliance, and Azure. I am fully certified in Microsoft's Security, Compliance & Identity Stack, as evidenced by my credentials (details av... Show more

Fukiat Julnual

Fukiat Julnual

Experienced Technical Evangelist with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Data Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, and Azure Application Development.

Experienced Technical Evangelist with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Data Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, and Azure Application Development. Show more

Bill Bensing

Bill Bensing

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Shadow IT organizations. Yes, you heard that right - he believes in the magic of Shadow IT and how it can drive real Business-IT alignment.

As if that weren't impressive enough, Bill is also a co-author of Investments Unlimited. The book describes bringing security, compliance, and audit into the software delivery lifecycle by automating governance. It's a novel that will make you want to trade your favorite book for it!

But that's not all. Bill's day job is the founder of Attestify and a Governance Engineering evangelist. By night, he's a dreamer, researcher, and creator of various open-source projects. You could say he's a tech superhero fighting for a better world!

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Sh... Show more

Julia Ferraioli

Julia Ferraioli

julia traces her love of open source back to her time working in machine learning research. Since then, she has contributed to the release, care, and community of open source projects and the open source ecosystem at large. From helping develop strategy for projects to securing infrastructure, she works to secure the sustainability of open source for all.

julia traces her love of open source back to her time working in machine learning research. Since then, she has contributed to the release, care, and community of open source projects and the open source ecosystem at large. From helping develop strat... Show more

Indira Ceylan

Indira Ceylan

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln zwischen unterschiedlichen Disziplinen und Perspektiven ist ihre Priorität im Projektmanagement. Von 2021-2023 war Sie Teil des Projekts Harness.nrw. Von 2010-2021 hat Indira in den USA gelebt und gearbeitet, die meiste Zeit für das Wisconsin Center for Education Research an der University of Wisconsin-Madison. Indira hat einen B.A. in European Studies und einen LL.M. in Globalisation and Law. Sie ist zertifizierte Project Management Professional (PMP).

Indira Ceylan ist seit 2021 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach. Als Teil des eLearning-Teams möchte sie digitales Lernen, Lehren und Prüfen nachhaltig verbessern. Zielgerichtetes Vernetzen und Vermitteln ... Show more

Niclas Boosmann

Niclas Boosmann

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law.
From 2013, I initially worked as a vocational training consultant at WBS TRAINING AG for almost 5 years before moving into the academic field as an education consultant at the
FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics & Management
joined the company. At the end of 2019, I moved to the e-learning area at EBZ Business School, where I headed the Rector's Office from 2021. At the end of 2022, I took the opportunity to focus fully on e-learning and artificial intelligence and have been working as Coordinator E-Learning & AI at the Hochschule für Gesundheit ever since.

In my studies, I chose a mixture of law and business administration and successfully completed my Master's degree in "Business and Law" in 2012 with a focus on human resources management; labor, information and media law. From 2013, I initially work... Show more

Jim Sill

Jim Sill

With a quarter century of leading the business profession, I have worked with some of America's elite companies as a mentor and trainer for their executive teams. Having spent more than 15 years of this time also serving as an advisor for litigation strategies and mitigation, regulatory and governance subject matter expert, impasse resolver and forensic examiner, these experiences have opened many doors for me to pursue innovative solutions across diverse global markets.

My educational background encompasses a Bachelor of Science of Agricultural Education, from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Science degree of Cybersecurity, from the University of Tulsa, a Data Analytics Certification from Columbia University, and an upcoming PhD of Cyber Studies, from the University of Tulsa, as well as a Graduate Certification in Law & Policy, specializing in Indigenous Law & Sovereignty, from Arizona State University.

I have been awarded several cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA SEC+ Certification and (ISC)2 CISSP Certification; as well as memberships in IEEE, IAPP, and ISACA. I have always been a futurist, in love with technology, having a computer for almost 40 years, and being a “nerdy gamer” for more than 35 solid years.

With a quarter century of leading the business profession, I have worked with some of America's elite companies as a mentor and trainer for their executive teams. Having spent more than 15 years of this time also serving as an advisor for litigation ... Show more

Amber Welch

Amber Welch

Amber Welch is the Founder & CEO of Finsuite Consulting. With nearly two decades of CFO & COO experience in June of 2023 Amber launched a podcast with the focus of speaking with marginalized groups in Web3 to bring awareness to the contributions in the ecosystem and educate those who want to learn, and then in August she launched her company which prides itself on offering everything but the engineers to start-ups in the Web3 space so other founders can focus on growth. She is known as a game-changer in the Web3 space who refuses to 'fit in the box' and instead prefers to blow it up.

Her background includes graduating Magna Cum Laude with dual degrees in Accounting/Finance and Computer Information Science, that developed a deep knowledge and passion for how finance and technology intersect. Over the course of her career, she worked as an auditor in the public sector as well as a global manager at a Fortune 200 company helping oversee 56 Billion in revenues. With experience in customer success, implementation, marketing, revenue, finance, and essentially every area of running a start-up, Amber believes that the best way to grow the space is by putting her clients before her bottom line, unheard of in the service industry. Holding multiple certifications related to the Web3 space, Amber spends her free time educating through speaking engagements, reading, working out, and outdoors with her family.

Amber Welch is the Founder & CEO of Finsuite Consulting. With nearly two decades of CFO & COO experience in June of 2023 Amber launched a podcast with the focus of speaking with marginalized groups in Web3 to bring awareness to the contributions in t... Show more

Des Agyekumhene

Des Agyekumhene

Founder of world leading Web3 creative agency, Soga World, & digital credential company Certi.fi, Des finds himself in a unique position of being an academic undertaking doctoral legal research at the University of Edinburgh and a blockchain enthusiast working in the music business. He has committed himself to leverage his experiences to research and help creatives engage with fans in today’s digital landscape.

Most notably Des helped achieved the first NFT project to impact the Official Album Charts worldwide, working with Aitch on his debut album “Close to Home”, reaching number 2 in the charts. He also accomplished the first NFT project at OVO Wembley Arena, working with Ne-Yo on his sold-out UK tour, selling meet and greets experiences as NFTs.

Founder of world leading Web3 creative agency, Soga World, & digital credential company Certi.fi, Des finds himself in a unique position of being an academic undertaking doctoral legal research at the University of Edinburgh and a blockchain enthusia... Show more

Kamel Ghali

Kamel Ghali

Kamel is a longtime veteran of the automotive cybersecurity industry, having over 6 years working as a car hacker, technical trainer, speaker, and automotive security consultant. He is an active member of the community, having presented at conferences all around the world such as DEFCON, Black Hat MEA, Hack In The Box, and more. He is an ambassador and staff member of the Car Hacking Village and lead of the Japanese chapter of the Automotive Security Research group, organizations he supports to help spread knowledge of automotive security throughout the world. Outside of his work, Kamel is an avid traveler, amateur chef, and fighting game enthusiast.

Kamel is a longtime veteran of the automotive cybersecurity industry, having over 6 years working as a car hacker, technical trainer, speaker, and automotive security consultant. He is an active member of the community, having presented at conference... Show more

Paweł Łaskarzewski

Paweł Łaskarzewski

Paweł Łaskarzewski is a seasoned, self-driven serial entrepreneur with a number of exits, and over two decades of experience spanning diverse sectors, including aerospace, fintech, AI, and biotech. He is the visionary Founder and CEO of Nomad Fulcrum, a groundbreaking project in the form of an Inflation-Resistant Stablecoin and RWA-secured DeFi protocol, presented as a Tokenized Fully Swiss-Regulated Hedge Fund. Micro, Macro & Crypto economy expert, DeFi maximalist, Mentor & Influencer.

Assisted numerous companies, including GameSwift, Animal Concerts, Nakamoto Games, Cookie3, and more. Moreover, he has been instrumental in integrating blockchain into traditional market businesses, collaborating with major players such as banks, gaming and entertainment sectors. As a hyperactive public speaker and fervent crypto evangelist, Paweł is a sought-after presence at major global conferences like NFT NYC, AIBC, Web Summit, ETH Events, Token2049, Zebu Live, Consensus etc. He is equally dedicated to local initiatives, regularly participating in events like Crypto Mondays, local community meetups, and engaging with audiences on platforms like Twitter Spaces, all in a bid to bring crypto and blockchain technologies to the masses.

Paweł Łaskarzewski is a seasoned, self-driven serial entrepreneur with a number of exits, and over two decades of experience spanning diverse sectors, including aerospace, fintech, AI, and biotech. He is the visionary Founder and CEO of Nomad Fulcrum... Show more

Aaron Vick

Aaron Vick

Aaron Vick is a visionary strategist who excels in transforming ideas into tangible successes. With a flair for the creative and the practical, he has guided startups from inception to lucrative exits, leveraging technology to maximize value and growth. His innovative work in developing groundbreaking legal tech tools has been complemented by his leadership in merging art with technology, culminating in record-setting creative achievements. An acclaimed writer and mentor, Aaron is at the forefront of the Web3 evolution, driving change and fostering new realms of digital possibility.

Aaron Vick is a visionary strategist who excels in transforming ideas into tangible successes. With a flair for the creative and the practical, he has guided startups from inception to lucrative exits, leveraging technology to maximize value and grow... Show more

Michael Dempsey

Michael Dempsey

Highly accomplished leader with a distinguished 20+ year career introducing strategies to decrease exposure and minimize risks to government entities and businesses. Expert in leading teams in assessing controls, infrastructures, and environments; identifying and communicating issues and risks; and recommending and implementing policies, standards and strategies. Strength in partnering with senior executives, business, and vendors to define needs, evaluate solutions, and introduce and oversee the adoption of tools, processes, and best practices to drive awareness, mitigate threats, ensure safe computing, and achieve regulatory compliance across complex environments.

Within the CMMC Ecosystem, One of the first 10 Authorized C3PAOs and one of the first CCAs. I have helped many OSCs and C3PAOs pass their DIBCAC assessments and have been involved in many of the first DoD JSVA program assessments.

Highly accomplished leader with a distinguished 20+ year career introducing strategies to decrease exposure and minimize risks to government entities and businesses. Expert in leading teams in assessing controls, infrastructures, and environments; id... Show more

Ted Spence

Ted Spence

With a diverse background in gaming, market analytics, computer manufacturing, social media networks, and tax calculation, Ted Spence has seen generations of programming styles go in and out of fashion. He currently lives in West Seattle and teaches at Bellevue College.

With a diverse background in gaming, market analytics, computer manufacturing, social media networks, and tax calculation, Ted Spence has seen generations of programming styles go in and out of fashion. He currently lives in West Seattle and teaches... Show more

Surender Kumar Rohilla

Surender Kumar Rohilla

In a military career of over 29 years, Col Surender Kumar Rohilla has served across a wide spectrum of operational areas and has tenanted a host of important Command, Staff and Instructional appointments, including the United Nations as a Military Observer in Peace Keeping operations.

Qualified on Disaster Management, Cyber Law, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Security and AI. He is Masters in Mil Technology, Masters in Artificial Intelligence and MPhil in Cyber Warfare.
A technology enthusiast,

In a military career of over 29 years, Col Surender Kumar Rohilla has served across a wide spectrum of operational areas and has tenanted a host of important Command, Staff and Instructional appointments, including the United Nations as a Military Ob... Show more

Roger Hahn

Roger Hahn

The internet is going to be nothing more than a network of users and builders managed by NFTs. My passion is breathing life into that vision by creating a fair and equitable platform where individuals as well as collective interests profit in a healthy, safe, and respectful way.

I am the founder of METASALT, a social NFT platform connecting brands and content creators with fans. In addition to being a Web3 native, I am a registered U.S. patent attorney.

Some of my accomplishments include graduating from the IBM/Columbia Blockchain accelerator program and leading numerous blockchain projects including on-chain recordation of patent assignments and a deep-learning classifier for large genomic datasets represented by NFTs. I also invented several blockchain patents including SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MINTING NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTS) AT A POINT OF SALE (POS).

My educational background includes an MBA and Computer Science certifications from Columbia University, an MS from Johns Hopkins University, a JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law, and a BSE from University of Illinois.

The internet is going to be nothing more than a network of users and builders managed by NFTs. My passion is breathing life into that vision by creating a fair and equitable platform where individuals as well as collective interests profit in a healt... Show more

Emanuele Pastorino

Emanuele Pastorino

I deal with participatory processes, group facilitation and community activation practices. I am tutor for the Master's in Migration Law and Policies. I write for Abitare la Terra. I collaborate with CSV Trentino.

I deal with participatory processes, group facilitation and community activation practices. I am tutor for the Master's in Migration Law and Policies. I write for Abitare la Terra. I collaborate with CSV Trentino. Show more

Kristina Howard

Kristina Howard

Kristina Howard has 15+ years of experience advising companies in highly regulated industries on overcoming regulatory barriers to scale. In her role as Principal at the RXN Group, Kristina advises Dapper Labs and Sorare on state government affairs. Kristina is an Advisory Board Member of NFT San Francisco and a member of the Women in Cryptocurrency Association. Before joining RXN, Kristina was an Executive Vice President at Tusk Strategies. She led multi-state public affairs campaigns on various federal, state, and local policy issues. Before that, she was a member of the Public Policy and State Attorneys General Practices at Cozen O’Connor and Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe. Kristina began her career at the National Federation of Independent Business.

Kristina Howard has 15+ years of experience advising companies in highly regulated industries on overcoming regulatory barriers to scale. In her role as Principal at the RXN Group, Kristina advises Dapper Labs and Sorare on state government affairs. ... Show more

Shiv Kumar

Shiv Kumar

I am Shiv Kumar Agarwal, My highest qualification is M.Com. & LLB and I possess nearly 23 years of experience in Business start-ups, Finance & Accounting.

I am Shiv Kumar Agarwal, My highest qualification is M.Com. & LLB and I possess nearly 23 years of experience in Business start-ups, Finance & Accounting. Show more

Caleb Carr

Caleb Carr

Mr. Caleb B. Carr J.D. is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer for Vita Inclinata Technologies, a Denver, Colorado based aerospace and industrial company. Caleb started his career as a volunteer search and rescue tech for Multnomah (Oregon) County Search and Rescue. A mentor and fellow volunteer suffered cardiac arrest while on a night-training mission, and this accident became the genesis of Vita Inclinata. Caleb graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. He also enrolled in the Mitchell Hamline School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor (focused on corporate law and civil litigation.) Currently, Caleb is completing final course work for his Master’s in Business Administration from Penn State University. Caleb continues to serve as a volunteer firefighter, search and rescue tech, and Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado. His work at Vita Inclinata Technologies has won recognition such as “Forbes 30 Under 30” for the Manufacturing and Industry category, Titan 100 CEO winner, and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Desert Mountain Region. He has rung the NASDAQ opening bell, and been published in Forbes, CNN, CNBC, Fast Company, NBC News, and many other outlets for his work.

Admitted to the bar for the District of Columbia and the Federal Bar of Colorado.

Mr. Caleb B. Carr J.D. is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer for Vita Inclinata Technologies, a Denver, Colorado based aerospace and industrial company. Caleb started his career as a volunteer search and rescue tech fo... Show more

Maarten Botterman

Maarten Botterman

Maarten Botterman is independent strategic advisor on Internet Governance and related issues with 25+ year experience in guiding governments and major organizations on the economic/business and societal impacts of current and future internet innovations and technologies. He has published over 100 reports and articles relating to a broad range for information society issues. In addition, he has 10+ year experience as member of international Boards. His passion is making best use of internet related technologies for a sustainable society, both in terms of ecologic, economic and social sustainability.

He is currently Member of the ICANN Board, recently appointed for his 3rd term. Previous positions included Director at the RAND Corporation, Scientific Officer at the European Commission and Senior Advisor to the Dutch Government, before becoming independent in 2006, and Board positions including Chairman of the Board of the Public Interest Registry and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the NLnet Foundation. He was also 3 years CEO of the UK based public private platform Information Assurance Advisory Council and 3 years as Member of the ENISA Permanent Stakeholder Group.

Maarten Botterman is independent strategic advisor on Internet Governance and related issues with 25+ year experience in guiding governments and major organizations on the economic/business and societal impacts of current and future internet innovati... Show more

Azola Dayile

Azola Dayile

Azola Dayile is a Programme Manager for Advocacy, Litigation & Lobbying at Media Monitoring Africa. His focus areas include journalism & media ethics, media freedom, digital rights, internet governance, access to information, disinformation and freedom of expression.

Azola Dayile is a Programme Manager for Advocacy, Litigation & Lobbying at Media Monitoring Africa. His focus areas include journalism & media ethics, media freedom, digital rights, internet governance, access to information, disinformation and freed... Show more

Andrew Roszak

Andrew Roszak

Mr. Roszak serves as the Executive Director for the Institute for Childhood Preparedness, as Chief of Preparedness, Health and Environment for the Region II Head Start Association, and as an adjunct professor in the school of community and environmental health at Old Dominion University. Roszak is the award-winning author of the three-book series Preparing for the Unexpected – which includes: Preschool Preparedness for an Active Shooter, Preschool Preparedness for an Emergency, and Preschool Preparedness After a Disaster. Roszak is also a co-author of the Head Start Emergency Preparedness Manual. Roszak began his emergency preparedness career as a firefighter, paramedic and certified as a hazardous materials technician in the Chicago-land area. Roszak is admitted to practice law in Illinois, the District of Columbia and before the US Supreme Court. Roszak is a graduate of Harvard University’s Early Education Leadership Program and a proud father of a 2.5 year old daughter. Roszak is expecting his 2nd child in December 2023.

Mr. Roszak serves as the Executive Director for the Institute for Childhood Preparedness, as Chief of Preparedness, Health and Environment for the Region II Head Start Association, and as an adjunct professor in the school of community and environmen... Show more

Luiz Antonio Mendes Garcia

Luiz Antonio Mendes Garcia

Executivo e Gestor de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação com mais de 30 anos de experiência. Graduado em Computação, Mestre em Informática, MBA em Estratégia Empresarial pela FGV-Brasília, Bacharel em Direito, Profissional Certificado Internacionalmente em Gerenciamento de Projetos PMP/PMI. Ex- Secretário de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação do Conselho Superior da Justiça do Trabalho – CSJT. Ex-Diretor de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação do Conselho Nacional de Justiça - CNJ, Ex-Secretário de Tecnologia da Informação do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral – TSE. Atuou como Auditor de Sistemas de Informação , Coordenador de Escritórios de Projetos, Assessor de Modernização, Diretor de Planejamento e Projetos de TIC, Diretor de Infraestrutura Tecnológica, dentre outras posições em órgãos do Poder Judiciário. Possui experiência em ações de Governança de Tecnologia da Informação, Gestão da Inovação, Transformação Digital, Gestão de Equipes de Alto Desempenho, Governança Colaborativa, Gerenciamento de Projetos, Auditoria de Sistemas de Informação, dentre outras. Professor em cursos de graduação, de pós-graduação e de formação executiva. Possui artigos e trabalhos diversos publicados.

Executivo e Gestor de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação com mais de 30 anos de experiência. Graduado em Computação, Mestre em Informática, MBA em Estratégia Empresarial pela FGV-Brasília, Bacharel em Direito, Profissional Certificado Internacion... Show more

Michael Edelman

Michael Edelman

Edelman is an Amazon Web Services alum and Certified Solutions Architect Professional. He is a fullstack developer with recognized expertise with respect to the design, deployment, and operation of modern, enterprise-grade serverless and cloud-native architectures at massive scale. Currently, Edelman works as a consultant at the world's largest hospitality company where he helps lead a multi-year digital transformation from legacy, on-premises, mainframe-driven services toward state-of-the-art, cloud native, federated, microservices. Previously, Edelman worked at Apollo GraphQL where he helped enterprise customers like Netflix, Walmart, PayPal, Audi, New York Times, Marriott, Priceline, and more, design and implement unified representations of their data, services, and digital capabilities with federated GraphQL.

Now with 100% more rust!

Edelman is an Amazon Web Services alum and Certified Solutions Architect Professional. He is a fullstack developer with recognized expertise with respect to the design, deployment, and operation of modern, enterprise-grade serverless and cloud-native... Show more

Carmia Weideman

Carmia Weideman

I am a Graphic designer who found a passion for Webflow Development and Figma design systems based on Kent Island, Maryland. I am passionate about creating, whether it's bringing a simple, colorless canvas to life or repurposing tired, weathered items. Growing up in South Africa has given me a culturally rich, bold perspective—I am a designer that takes chances. When friends and co-workers describe me, the words “fearless” and “hard worker” are often used, which makes me proud and shows me that I might be able to inspire and motivate others. I was born with a curious mind and I would love to infect the world with my positive outlook on life!

I am a Graphic designer who found a passion for Webflow Development and Figma design systems based on Kent Island, Maryland. I am passionate about creating, whether it's bringing a simple, colorless canvas to life or repurposing tired, weathered item... Show more

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