Arquitecto de software apasionado por el compliance y la construcción de soluciones seguras en industrias altamente reguladas. Me especializo en transformar requisitos legales y regulatorios en arquitecturas tecnológicas escalables en sectores como seguros, finanzas, logística y legal.

Arquitecto de software apasionado por el compliance y la construcción de soluciones seguras en industrias altamente reguladas. Me especializo en transformar requisitos legales y regulatorios en arquitecturas tecnológicas escalables en sectores como s... Show more

Gustavo Venegas es fundador de AI Security SpA - Gobierno IA y Seguridad IA, con experiencia en la implementación de programas de seguridad y gobernanza para sistemas de inteligencia artificial en entornos regulados.

Ha liderado iniciativas de AI Security y AI Governance en organizaciones como LATAM Airlines y BCP Credicorp Perú, desarrollando guardrails, políticas y controles para el uso seguro y responsable de inteligencia artificial.

Es autor de investigaciones técnicas publicadas sobre Shadow AI, descubrimiento de activos de inteligencia artificial y modelos de evaluación de riesgos asociados a sistemas basados en IA. Su trabajo combina investigación académica y desarrollo práctico, enfocándose en la transición desde entornos no gobernados hacia ecosistemas de inteligencia artificial seguros y auditables.

Mis áreas de especialización incluyen:

AI Governance
Shadow AI Discovery
AI Security
Runtime Guardrails
AI Risk Scoring
AI Red Teaming

Gustavo Venegas es fundador de AI Security SpA - Gobierno IA y Seguridad IA, con experiencia en la implementación de programas de seguridad y gobernanza para sistemas de inteligencia artificial en entornos regulados. Ha liderado iniciativas de A... Show more

Mohamed Laghdaf is a 22-years old certified software engineer from BlueCrest College, where he obtained a diploma in software engineering. He also holds a diploma with distinction in Peace and Conflict Studies and a BSc (Hons) in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Sierra Leone. Currently, he is in the final stage of pursuing an LL.B alongside an LL.M (Master of Laws) simultaneously, with a particular interest in technology law.

Professionally, Mohamed Laghdaf is an academia, aspiring to become a global expert in AI accountability and liability frameworks. In 2024, he serves as the director of the FALAS Human Rights Student Wing at the Republic of Sierra Leone. In October 2025, he serves as a keynote speaker in Liberia and has also been invited to Kigali for a subsequent session in October 2026. Additionally, he is the president of the Njala Association of Law Mooters. He is fluent in English and Arabic and a beginner in Spanish.

Mohamed's professional memberships include being a Rotarian at the Rotary Club of Freetown Peninsula, a young student member at the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (England), and an honorary member of the Honours Society (USA).

His currently trying to obtain a license from the Chartered Institute of Professional Security Studies in AI governance and risk management. He is also a PhD applicant at the University of Canberra, Australia, focusing his research on "Assessing the Concept of Legal Personhood in the Age of Artificial Intelligence."

In summary, Mohamed Laghdaf is an emerging international legal scholar dedicated to integrate law, technology, and conflict resolution, with the aim of promoting a better global policy framework.

Mohamed Laghdaf is a 22-years old certified software engineer from BlueCrest College, where he obtained a diploma in software engineering. He also holds a diploma with distinction in Peace and Conflict Studies and a BSc (Hons) in Peace and Conflict S... Show more

Courtney Guss (Director of Crisis Management, Semperis) has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, crisis response, and business resilience. Courtney has led cyber crisis management initiatives for a wide range of organizations, including global enterprises, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. She began her career in the insurance and risk management sector, working with FEMA and the NFIP, where she developed a strong foundation in emergency preparedness and crisis communications before transitioning into cybersecurity leadership roles.

Courtney previously served as a senior consultant at IBM Security, where she specialized in cyber risk quantification using the FAIR framework and advised clients on regulatory compliance, incident response, and stakeholder management. Her work has included developing and running executive-level tabletop exercises; supporting ransomware recovery efforts; advising organizations on SEC, DORA, CCOP, and CIRCIA reporting obligations; and orchestrating cross-functional response plans to major incidents. Courtney is passionate about turning chaos into order and equipping teams with the clarity, tools, and playbooks they need to act decisively under pressure.

Courtney was a co-author of the book, Practical Cybersecurity Decisions. Written and published in Singapore as an open-source framework to make cybersecurity practical and accessible for all.

Courtney Guss (Director of Crisis Management, Semperis) has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, crisis response, and business resilience. Courtney has led cyber crisis management initiatives for a wide range of organizations, including glob... Show more

Rachel is the co-founder and CEO of Locktivity, and the former director of risk and compliance, and head of security for Logikcull. She has over a decade of experience leading security & GRC projects and programs. As an internal leader in security and compliance, and as an external consultant, Rachel has built SOC 2 and security programs from infancy to maturity for numerous companies. She is a problem-solver extraordinaire who hates inefficiency and values helping people achieve their goals.

Rachel is the co-founder and CEO of Locktivity, and the former director of risk and compliance, and head of security for Logikcull. She has over a decade of experience leading security & GRC projects and programs. As an internal leader in security a... Show more

Kitty is a Principal Product Engineer at Esri, passionate about expanding access to the web and maps for broader audiences. She is dedicated to creating inclusive, user-friendly web experiences that connect people and places through innovative design and technology. Outside of work, Kitty enjoys exploring the wilderness of Minnesota and has a goal to visit every major league baseball stadium across America.

Kitty is a Principal Product Engineer at Esri, passionate about expanding access to the web and maps for broader audiences. She is dedicated to creating inclusive, user-friendly web experiences that connect people and places through innovative design... Show more

Kai Zen Bickle is a whistleblower and award-winning survivor advocate (Voice of the Voiceless – CHILD USA and Champion for Human Rights and Social Justice – University of Toledo / Wrigley Foundation), and cofounder & Chief Ethics Officer of OpenBGI.
In the high-stakes race to AGI, Kai warns we are facing one of the most critical moments in human history: a razor-thin window to establish a robust AI moral constitution before recursive self-improvement begins. Once AGI can rewrite and improve itself, the chance for meaningful human control may be lost forever.
Through OpenBGI, he is leading by example — building the gold standard for a decentralized, truth-seeking AI constitution: a living global working document that every AGI project can incorporate. In his talks and upcoming The AGI Race podcast, Kai draws urgent attention to warnings from top thinkers like Elon Musk and Geoffrey Hinton, while presenting practical solutions for beneficial AGI that protects human sovereignty and long-term flourishing.

Kai Zen Bickle is a whistleblower and award-winning survivor advocate (Voice of the Voiceless – CHILD USA and Champion for Human Rights and Social Justice – University of Toledo / Wrigley Foundation), and cofounder & Chief Ethics Officer of OpenBGI. ... Show more

Passionné d'informatique et de développement depuis longtemps, j'ai débuté sur CPC 6128.
Je m'intéresse à tout ce qui concerne la data, l'IA et à tous les problèmes éthiques que cela peut poser.
Sur mon temps libre j'organise le Salon de la Data

Passionné d'informatique et de développement depuis longtemps, j'ai débuté sur CPC 6128. Je m'intéresse à tout ce qui concerne la data, l'IA et à tous les problèmes éthiques que cela peut poser. Sur mon temps libre j'organise le Salon de la Data Show more

Scott J. Sholder is a partner with Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. The Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation group, he focuses his practice on litigation, counseling, and dispute resolution in connection with entertainment, media, and intellectual property matters. Scott represents and advises clients across various industries in copyright, trademark, right-of-publicity, unfair competition, domain name, and commercial and business disputes, as well as defamation defense. He has appeared in federal and state courts around the country as well as administrative and arbitral tribunals and has handled cases from pre-suit negotiations through trial and post-trial procedures. His clients range from major media and entertainment companies and A-list talent to closely held and startup businesses and individuals in need of advice on intellectual property or guidance concerning brewing or existing legal conflicts. Scott is a skilled advocate and understands the risks, benefits, and practical considerations inherent in these cases and knows how to make use of available leverage and industry knowledge to reach a favorable conclusion. He utilizes a principled yet practical approach to litigation with an eye toward efficient resolution in line with the client’s business needs and financial realities. A frequent writer and speaker on issues related to copyright and trademark in the entertainment and digital media space, with a recent focus on NFTs and generative AI, Scott is a regular contributor to the CDAS legal blog as well as other major legal publications and has published several law review articles.

In his spare time, Scott plays bass guitar in the CDAS house band REDACTED, writes short fiction in the dark fantasy/horror genre, and creates NFT on-chain art under the pseudonym MetalheaD. His works are listed on Makersplace, Objkt, and Exchange, and he was selected to be part of the first cohort of the Makersplace Artist Launchpad Program. His glitch work was selected to be displayed at a recent NYC glitch art event, and he enjoys creating and sharing new works on his social media channels as often as possible.

Scott J. Sholder is a partner with Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. The Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation group, he focuses his practice on litigation, counseling, and dispute resolution in connection with entertainment, media, and intellectu... Show more

Dor Lavi is an accomplished Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer at Meta, where he plays a pivotal role within the Meta Privacy organization. Based in the UK, Dor is deeply committed to the ethical advancement of artificial intelligence, focusing heavily on building AI responsibly and developing robust machine learning frameworks for compliance. His work is instrumental in designing privacy-aware ML systems that significantly reduce regulatory and operational risk while safeguarding user data at a global scale.
Prior to his privacy and compliance work at Meta, Dor drove impactful AI initiatives at Randstad. There, he led the creation of industry-scale matching pipelines and developed conSultantBERT, a specialized multilingual NLP model for the HR sector. A frequent contributor to top-tier conferences like ACM RecSys, Dor’s expertise perfectly bridges the gap between cutting-edge algorithmic innovation, bias mitigation, and the rigorous demands of responsible, compliance-driven AI.

Dor Lavi is an accomplished Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer at Meta, where he plays a pivotal role within the Meta Privacy organization. Based in the UK, Dor is deeply committed to the ethical advancement of artificial intelligence, focu... Show more

Mirko Boehm is a free and open source software contributor, community manager, licensing expert and researcher, with contributions to major open source projects like the KDE Desktop, the Open Invention Network, the Open Source Initiative and others. He is a visiting lecturer and researcher on free and open source software at the Technical University of Berlin. Mirko speaks English and German and lives in the Berlin area.

Mirko Boehm is a free and open source software contributor, community manager, licensing expert and researcher, with contributions to major open source projects like the KDE Desktop, the Open Invention Network, the Open Source Initiative and others. ... Show more

Diliprao Boinapally is a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience building cloud-native platforms at the intersection of financial technology, bankruptcy risk, and compliance automation. He has served as a technical constant through four major organizational acquisitions from Lundquist Consulting to Verisk, TransUnion, and now G2 Risk Solutions consistently delivering scalable, high-impact systems for financial institutions, law firms, and credit bureaus.
Diliprao is the architect behind the Bankruptcy Cloud Monitor, a cloud-native platform built on AWS, Apache Spark, Airflow, and Terraform that processes over 100,000 dockets per day and eliminates 99% of manual errors in compliance pipelines. He also led the design and development of CADET, a real-time docket search platform that reduced PACER retrieval costs by 50% and enabled matching of over one billion accounts against 50 million filings and 120 million deceased records.
His technical expertise spans Python, .NET Core, Node.js, Databricks, PySpark, Terraform, and a deep specialization in regulatory technologies including PACER automation, BNC notice parsing, and SCRA verification. He holds an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential and is a two-time recipient of the Verisk "Way to Go" Award for system innovation and engineering excellence.
Diliprao holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University, Fremont, California.

Diliprao Boinapally is a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience building cloud-native platforms at the intersection of financial technology, bankruptcy risk, and compliance automation. He has served as a tec... Show more

Dylan is a recovering cyber enthusiast. He has held positions building, managing, teaching, and advising on cybersecurity of all flavors and now demystifies security for those worried about it.
He is the founder and CEO of Simple Salt, which provides focused threat advisory to professional services firms such as law, accounting, and engineering.
He enjoys reducing waste, aligning teams, and well-chosen metrics, and has a soft spot for long walks on the beach, NIST 800-63B rev 5, and asking people hard questions.

Read more at his personal blog, saltyonsecurity.net

Dylan is a recovering cyber enthusiast. He has held positions building, managing, teaching, and advising on cybersecurity of all flavors and now demystifies security for those worried about it. He is the founder and CEO of Simple Salt, which provid... Show more

Reidar J. Boldevin is a Principal Consultant with Fortytwo Technologies where he works in the intersection beteen identity, security, AI and strategy.

Reidar's experience spans over more than decades, and while he has primarily worked as a consultant, he has also spent time internally as an architect. Most of his work has been based in Norway, but he has been fortunate to travel extensively worldwide. His consulting projects has led him to work in the United States, across Europe, and in the Middle East.

Throughout his career, he has gained experience across multiple sectors. He has worked in the public sector, with several defense contractors, and within financial technology. He has served as a consultant for companies in retail, various technology firms, airlines, and numerous banks and financial institutions. While a technologist at heart, he has recently taken on roles as a team leader and project manager. Reidar has gradually transitioned towards the business side of technology, frequently taking on assignments that position him at the intersection of IT and business.

Reidar J. Boldevin is a Principal Consultant with Fortytwo Technologies where he works in the intersection beteen identity, security, AI and strategy. Reidar's experience spans over more than decades, and while he has primarily worked as a consult... Show more

I'm a reporter for The Times-Picayune in New Orleans, where I focus on federal law enforcement and its overlap with local politics and government. My recent work has focused on the federal corruption investigation of former New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, changes sweeping the Trump Justice Department, ICE detention facilities and the impact of federal immigration enforcement on Louisiana communities.

I previously covered New Orleans politics, breaking numerous stories on the city's 2025 mayoral race and Cantrell's embattled outgoing administration. Before that, I covered state government and law enforcement for The Advocate in Baton Rouge, leading coverage of a $45 billion state budget and Gov. Jeff Landry's criminal justice overhaul. I've won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and have reported from the U.S.–Mexico border, every New Orleans neighborhood and the eye of Hurricane Ida. I speak fluent Spanish and hold a bachelor's degree in history from Middlebury College.

I'm a reporter for The Times-Picayune in New Orleans, where I focus on federal law enforcement and its overlap with local politics and government. My recent work has focused on the federal corruption investigation of former New Orleans Mayor LaToya C... Show more

Doutora em Direito Penal pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Mestre em Políticas Públicas em Direitos Humanos pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ/PPDH). Possui pós-graduação em Direito Penal Econômico e Europeu pelo Instituto de Direito Penal Econômico e Europeu (IDPEE), da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra, bem como em Garantías Constitucionales de la Investigación y la Prueba en el Proceso Penal pela Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM), Espanha.
Autora de pesquisas e artigos acadêmicos no campo do Direito Penal Digital, com ênfase em criptoativos, criptolavagem, inteligência artificial e os desafios contemporâneos à dogmática penal e à política criminal. Sua produção científica investiga os impactos das novas tecnologias na teoria do delito, na expansão do poder punitivo e nos limites constitucionais da persecução penal em ambientes digitais.
Professora da Pós-Graduação em Ciências Criminais e Segurança Pública do CEPED/UERJ e da Pós-Graduação em Direito Penal e Processual Penal da EMERJ. Associada ao Instituto Brasileiro de Ciências Criminais (IBCCRIM), atua como Coordenadora Adjunta da Seção Rio de Janeiro e do GEA (2025). Possui certificação CEAV pela ABCRIPTO e é servidora do Ministério Público do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (MPRJ).

Doutora em Direito Penal pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Mestre em Políticas Públicas em Direitos Humanos pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ/PPDH). Possui pós-graduação em Direito Penal Econômico e Europeu pelo In... Show more

Servidora pública federal há 16 anos, com formação em Direito e Gestão Pública, pós-graduação em Direito Digital e Proteção de Dados e em Ciência de Dados e IA Aplicada. Coordena a área de governança e capacitação em IA na Diretoria de Estruturação de Dados para Políticas Públicas, na Secretaria de Governo Digital do Ministério da Gestão e Inovação em Serviços Públicos. Atuou por mais de três anos na Agência Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD) como gestora na Coordenação-Geral de Fiscalização e em projetos de normatização. No MGI, lidera o desenvolvimento do Framework para Autoavaliação de Impacto Ético em IA (AIE) e iniciativas de capacitação em IA para a administração pública federal.

Servidora pública federal há 16 anos, com formação em Direito e Gestão Pública, pós-graduação em Direito Digital e Proteção de Dados e em Ciência de Dados e IA Aplicada. Coordena a área de governança e capacitação em IA na Diretoria de Estruturação d... Show more

Advogada com mais de 10 anos de atuação. Chefe da Advocacia Setorial da Secretaria Municipal de Inovação e Transformação Digital de Goiânia (SIT). Especialista em Propriedade Intelectual, Propriedade Industrial, Direito do Entretenimento e Mídia, com docência no ensino superior. Pós-graduada em Direito Processual Civil e pós-graduanda em Advocacia em Direito dos Contratos, Execução Contratual e Responsabilidade Civil.
Atuação em Direito Público, com experiência em assessoramento jurídico de gestão e coordenação de Secretarias Municipais, especialmente em projetos de tecnologia, inovação e transformação digital. Possui experiência em gestão fundiária, desapropriações por utilidade pública e infraestrutura ferroviária, decorrente de atuação como assessora jurídica das Gerências Gerais de Desapropriação e de Construção da VALEC – Engenharia, Construções e Ferrovias S.A.

Advogada com mais de 10 anos de atuação. Chefe da Advocacia Setorial da Secretaria Municipal de Inovação e Transformação Digital de Goiânia (SIT). Especialista em Propriedade Intelectual, Propriedade Industrial, Direito do Entretenimento e Mídia, com... Show more

Keith Bergelt is the CEO of Open Invention Network (OIN) & is responsible for enabling, influencing, & defending the integrity of Linux and adjacent open source software as it relates to threats from patent aggressors.

He was CEO of 2 Hedge Funds; a senior advisor to TPG; head of business development, IP & licensing at Cambridge Display Technology; GM of Strategic Intellectual Asset Management — Motorola & Director of Technology Strategy.

Keith Bergelt is the CEO of Open Invention Network (OIN) & is responsible for enabling, influencing, & defending the integrity of Linux and adjacent open source software as it relates to threats from patent aggressors. He was CEO of 2 Hedge Funds;... Show more

Juriste de formation et de carrière, Christian Fazili Mihigo est Magistrat congolais, Enseignant et Chercheur spécialisé en droits humains et particulièrement en droit numérique. Il a obtenu un Master en droits de l’homme et démocratisation en Afrique à l’Université de Pretoria, où il a consacré sa thèse à la protection des données personnelles. Passionné par les enjeux liés à la gouvernance de l’Internet et aux technologies émergentes, il est le tout premier magistrat congolais à avoir participé aux Forums africains sur les droits numériques, puis au Forum des Nations Unies sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en 2025. Son parcours allie expertise académique et pratique judiciaire, avec un engagement constant pour promouvoir un environnement numérique inclusif, respectueux des droits fondamentaux et adapté aux réalités des pays du Sud.

Juriste de formation et de carrière, Christian Fazili Mihigo est Magistrat congolais, Enseignant et Chercheur spécialisé en droits humains et particulièrement en droit numérique. Il a obtenu un Master en droits de l’homme et démocratisation en Afriqu... Show more

Dennis Oxaas is a security and technology management professional with extensive experience from the Norwegian defence and security sector. He is currently completing a master’s thesis in technology management focusing on risk, governance, and the use of external consultants in security-classified procurements.

His work combines practical project experience with empirical research into how human, organizational, and governance factors influence security in complex, regulated environments.

Dennis Oxaas is a security and technology management professional with extensive experience from the Norwegian defence and security sector. He is currently completing a master’s thesis in technology management focusing on risk, governance, and the us... Show more

Lalit Kumar Bhasin is a maintainer of OpenTelemetry C++ and OpenTelemetry Rust, with a strong focus on observability in native and systems-level environments. He has spent the past five years at Microsoft working on production-grade telemetry pipelines and open-source instrumentation. His work bridges high-performance native applications and modern observability standards, with a focus on using eBPF and Rust to push OpenTelemetry deeper into the stack.

Lalit Kumar Bhasin is a maintainer of OpenTelemetry C++ and OpenTelemetry Rust, with a strong focus on observability in native and systems-level environments. He has spent the past five years at Microsoft working on production-grade telemetry pipelin... Show more

With over 18 years of industry experience, I currently serve as a Supervisor of Data Engineering in MoneyGram, a FinTech organization in the United States.

My professional expertise includes Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing.

More specific experience on FinTech AI - Scaling Risk, Compliance, and Insight (Precision, speed, and trust define the financial industry—making it a natural fit for applied AI. This session explores how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping risk management, compliance, and operational workflows across the sector)

With over 18 years of industry experience, I currently serve as a Supervisor of Data Engineering in MoneyGram, a FinTech organization in the United States. My professional expertise includes Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligenc... Show more

I am the founder of Emotion-First AI and creator of a post-generation AI governance approach focused on improving how AI outputs are interpreted and acted on by humans. My work centers on identifying where AI systems fail in real-world use—not at generation, but at the moment of decision.

I have developed practical methods for detecting when AI responses “look right” but lead to poor outcomes, helping teams introduce lightweight checks before action is taken. I write and speak about AI governance, human-AI interaction, and decision-making at the boundary where AI meets real-world impact.

I am the founder of Emotion-First AI and creator of a post-generation AI governance approach focused on improving how AI outputs are interpreted and acted on by humans. My work centers on identifying where AI systems fail in real-world use—not at gen... Show more

David Brown is a seasoned CIO with a diverse background in law and technology, currently leading the IT initiatives at National Power. With a keen focus on balancing innovation, security, and usability, David has successfully implemented a technology program that ensures every employee has access to modern, standardized equipment, boosting productivity across the company. Under his leadership, National Power not only streamlined its IT operations by creating an in-house IT department but also saved millions in operating costs through strategic projects like the deployment of Business Central and Field Service, and the migration from Dynamics SL.

David’s unique approach to technology leadership is deeply influenced by his legal training, which honed his analytical thinking, attention to detail, and risk management skills. These qualities, combined with his business acumen from his time at the UNC business school, enable him to navigate complex challenges and negotiate critical contracts with ease.

A proponent of lean and agile methodologies, David manages his department using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), ensuring that challenges are met with resilience and efficiency. He is particularly excited about the potential of AI and the promise of ubiquitous internet access, technologies he sees as transformative for the energy sector.

David is committed to fostering a culture of continuous growth within his team. He integrates mentorship into his leadership style, offering clear goals, daily training, and fostering accountability. His use of data analytics to drive IT initiatives and optimize costs exemplifies his forward-thinking approach, ensuring that every technology decision contributes to the company’s success.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, David enforces a zero-e-waste policy, ensuring that decommissioned technology is either repurposed or recycled responsibly. He also champions work-life balance, promoting a culture where professional growth is encouraged without sacrificing personal well-being.

David stays at the forefront of industry trends by consuming a wealth of tech news daily, and he advises aspiring CIOs to always question the status quo, understand the reasons behind their actions, and lead with kindness and accountability.

David Brown is a seasoned CIO with a diverse background in law and technology, currently leading the IT initiatives at National Power. With a keen focus on balancing innovation, security, and usability, David has successfully implemented a technology... Show more

Marija is the founder and director of Parser compliance. Marija’s work focuses on legal compliance, privacy and data protection, information security.

In 2010, Marija received her Mag. Jur. from the University of Zagreb and, in 2015, her LL.M. degree from Tilburg University (The Netherlands) in the field of Law and Technology. She was one of the first people with a master’s thesis topic focused on the legal and regulatory aspects of Smart City projects, and data protection challenges related to the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

She passed the bar exam and completed an ISO 27001 Internal Auditor course. She finished courses in Python programming, artificial intelligence and digital marketing. Marija is also Certified AI and Trust Privacy Compliance Officer from Maastricht University, Netherlands.

She began her career in law firms and continued in the banking industry, where she was appointed Data Protection Officer. For the last 10 years she has been performing services of Data Protection Officer and Privacy Officer and advising clients from various industries – from the food and IT industries to the energy and media/marketing industries – operating worldwide.

From 2023 to 2024 she worked as an external advisor for the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency together with the Italian Data Protection Authority – Garante Privacy, University of Florence, FOI University, and Vrije University Brussels on the EU project ARC2 and on the development of the web tool Olivia with 15 GDPR modules intended for entrepreneurs’ GDPR compliance.

Marija regularly attends international and local conferences on privacy and data protection and holds seminars and workshops on GDPR compliance for lawyers, data protection officers and compliance officers. She was teaching Security, ethics and privacy of data at Algebra Bernays University and currently she performs duties as a member of Council for Cooperation with the Economy and NGOs of Faculty of Law in Zagreb.

In 2024, she was recognised as one of the top 50 women in high-tech in Croatia. She is a mentor for AI start‐ups at the Bird incubator, a member of the ICC Commission on the Digital Economy, Chair of the Compliance Committee of the International Women’s Business Network, President of the Corporate Lawyers Association, and one of the founders and Vice‐President of the Croatian Compliance Association.

Marija is the founder and director of Parser compliance. Marija’s work focuses on legal compliance, privacy and data protection, information security. In 2010, Marija received her Mag. Jur. from the University of Zagreb and, in 2015, her LL.M. deg... Show more

Joe Goldstein is a technology leader with over 36 years of experience. Mr.Goldstein founded OCS IT (Optimized Computer Solutions) to provide high-level technology solutions to ENT practices ranging from three to over one hundred providers. In addition, the OCS IT team offers a range of services, including cyber security, disaster recovery/business continuity planning, networking, and IT strategic planning. Joe is a subject matter expert on HIPAA/HITECH and has designed entire infrastructures for enterprise-level healthcare organizations.

Mr. Goldstein has volunteered as a mentor for multiple high school cybersecurity programs, including the nationally recognized Troy High School Cyber Defense Team. He also serves on the board as a volunteer mentor for youth-focused not-for-profit organizations.

On a personal level, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and pets. He is living his dream and feels blessed to be able to pursue his passion every day.

Joe Goldstein is a technology leader with over 36 years of experience. Mr.Goldstein founded OCS IT (Optimized Computer Solutions) to provide high-level technology solutions to ENT practices ranging from three to over one hundred providers. In additio... Show more

Gerente executivo de Compliance em TI, Cyber, Risco Operacional e Negócios Digitais, experiência em diversas áreas do Banco. Tem mais de 10 anos de experiência em práticas ágeis e implementação de Inteligência Artifical. Colaboração, inovação e a cultura ágil são suas entregas de valor. Formado em tecnologia em eletrotécnica, com especializações em liderança, finanças, gestão de projetos com métodos ágeis, IA e Negócios Digitais.

Gerente executivo de Compliance em TI, Cyber, Risco Operacional e Negócios Digitais, experiência em diversas áreas do Banco. Tem mais de 10 anos de experiência em práticas ágeis e implementação de Inteligência Artifical. Colaboração, inovação e a cul... Show more

Nick H. Kamboj - Futurist & CEO of Aston & James Strategy, LLC - Harvard University, Columbia Law School, The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of London and University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate; trusted advisor to Fortune 500 executives, government leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and more; and author of Quantum Prodigy: Creating Powerful Leaders. Nick has expended his career implementing new technologies and researching how emerging leaders navigate them. His groundbreaking integrated technical leadership framework reveals what it truly takes to succeed in a highly dynamic and every changing landscape.

Nick H. Kamboj - Futurist & CEO of Aston & James Strategy, LLC - Harvard University, Columbia Law School, The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of London and University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate; trusted advisor to Fortun... Show more

Keyaan J Williams is a risk governance leader who is known globally for the enterprise risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI programs that he has created and deployed for global organizations in various industries. In addition to leadership of a management consulting firm, he actively serves as a board director and advisor for commercial and non-profit organizations. He has also been recognized for his work as a regular keynote speaker, an occasional stand-up comic, and a published author. You can find his thoughts about governance of enterprise cybersecurity and technology risk published in books, professional journals, and on LinkedIn.

Keyaan J Williams is a risk governance leader who is known globally for the enterprise risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI programs that he has created and deployed for global organizations in various industries. In addition to leadership of a ... Show more