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

Abbas Rianat

Abbas Rianat

With over 9 years of experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of expertise in product development and cybersecurity. My background encompasses a diverse range of skills, including security operations, social engineering, incident response, and product security.

I have a keen interest in human psychology and human-centered design, recognizing their crucial roles in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and Cloud to enhance security measures and drive innovation.

With over 9 years of experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of expertise in product development and cybersecurity. My background encompasses a diverse range of skills, including security operations, social engineering, incident response, a... Show more

Abdel Aziz Oumar EL-bashi

Abdel Aziz Oumar EL-bashi

Abdel Aziz Oumar El-bashi is the Chief Operations Officer at Safe Haven Foundation, where he leads programs and partnerships focused on digital safety, mental wellbeing, and inclusive civic participation. Trained in law and with over six years of experience in digital communications and strategic engagement, his work sits at the intersection of digital rights, online harm, and democratic participation.

He is a member of the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Alliance, contributing to initiatives that strengthen critical thinking, counter disinformation, and promote responsible digital citizenship. His work emphasizes that digital inclusion must extend beyond access to ensure safe, dignified, and wellbeing-centered digital spaces, particularly for women, youth, and communities affected by technology-facilitated abuse.

In 2025, Abdel Aziz served as an observer during Cameroon’s presidential and regional elections, gaining first-hand insight into how digital platforms shape civic discourse, voter confidence, and participation. This experience informs his advocacy on the impact of online harassment, disinformation, and toxic digital environments on civic engagement and mental health.

Beyond his professional role, he brings strong youth leadership and governance experience. He previously served as Chapter Executive Vice President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Yaounde Universities and was recognized as Best Member for the first half of 2020 in JCI Cameroon. He is a Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award holder of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, reflecting sustained commitment to leadership, service, and personal development. He is also a member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and an Alumnus of the Aspire Institute Training Program, where he further strengthened his leadership, strategy, and impact-driven practice.

Through his work, Abdel Aziz champions inclusive digital civic spaces where individuals can participate freely and safely, without fear of harm or exclusion. He is particularly committed to advancing approaches that integrate digital literacy, psychosocial support, and survivor-centered strategies into civic engagement and democratic processes.

Abdel Aziz Oumar El-bashi is the Chief Operations Officer at Safe Haven Foundation, where he leads programs and partnerships focused on digital safety, mental wellbeing, and inclusive civic participation. Trained in law and with over six years of exp... Show more

Damarys Vigil

Damarys Vigil

Damarys Vigil is a Senior Solution Engineer specializing in empowering customers through secure, scalable, and user‑centric cloud solutions. With a strong focus on security community demos and real‑world enablement, Damarys blends technical depth with clear storytelling to help teams adopt Microsoft technologies with confidence. She is passionate about sharing knowledge, simplifying complexity, and driving meaningful impact across organizations.

In addition to the technical knowledge, I also focus on empowering women to pursue roles and careers in STEM. I have done a career change from law to tech and currently I am the lead for Portugal that manages the activites during the Microsoft Global Hackathon (the biggest private hackathon in the world).

Damarys Vigil is a Senior Solution Engineer specializing in empowering customers through secure, scalable, and user‑centric cloud solutions. With a strong focus on security community demos and real‑world enablement, Damarys blends technical depth wit... Show more

Ricardo Melero

Ricardo Melero

I’m a security tech leader focused on identity (human, machine and AI). I design security that accelerates innovation—protecting what matters without slowing anyone down. To me, security is not a project you finish; it’s a practice you evolve.

I’m a security tech leader focused on identity (human, machine and AI). I design security that accelerates innovation—protecting what matters without slowing anyone down. To me, security is not a project you finish; it’s a practice you evolve. Show more

Tiffany Hrabusa

Tiffany Hrabusa

Tiffany is a former law librarian who spent 15 years among books before swapping case law for code as a technical writer. She now writes for Grafana Labs and helps maintain the documentation for the OpenTelemetry open source project.

Tiffany is a former law librarian who spent 15 years among books before swapping case law for code as a technical writer. She now writes for Grafana Labs and helps maintain the documentation for the OpenTelemetry open source project. Show more

Vittoria Paterno

Vittoria Paterno

Giurista di formazione, sono agente contrattuale presso l’Agenzia dell’Unione europea EFSA dal 2021. Specializzata in protezione internazionale dei diritti umani presso La Sapienza, ho maturato esperienze professionali in contesti internazionali, tra cui in Ghana, nell'ambito di un progetto europeo dedicato alla tutela di categorie vulnerabili.
Nel 2025 ho completato un Master in Business Administration. Dal 2023 sono co-fondatrice del Comitato per la Diversità e l’Inclusione di EFSA, contribuendo allo sviluppo di pratiche organizzative più eque e inclusive.

Giurista di formazione, sono agente contrattuale presso l’Agenzia dell’Unione europea EFSA dal 2021. Specializzata in protezione internazionale dei diritti umani presso La Sapienza, ho maturato esperienze professionali in contesti internazionali, tra... Show more

Kehinde Adegboyega

Kehinde Adegboyega

Kehinde Adegboyega, Executive Director, Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria
Introduction: Kehinde Adegboyega is an international conference speaker and passionate advocate for human rights. With extensive experience in the field of journalism and human rights activism, Kehinde brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his speaking engagements. As the Executive Director of the Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria, he has been at the forefront of promoting transparency, accountability, and the protection of human rights in Nigeria.
He leads a community of over 90 journalists, activists, and creatives that collaborate to build capacity, document, and advocate on human rights issues in Nigeria.
He holds a Master in Communication Studies, and a Digital Rights in Africa certificate from the Center of Human Rights, University of Pretoria. He is a fellow of the West Africa School on Internet Governance, Nigeria School on Internet Governance, Digital Grassroots Learning Exchange, and Digital Rights Academy by Paradigm Initiative
Areas of Expertise:
• Human Rights: Kehinde is well-versed in various aspects of human rights, including freedom of expression, right to privacy, access to justice, and the rights of vulnerable communities. He has a deep understanding of the legal framework and international standards governing human rights.
• Journalism and Media Freedom: With a background in journalism, Kehinde is highly knowledgeable about press freedom, media ethics, and the crucial role of the media in promoting human rights. He can provide insights into the challenges faced by journalists and the importance of free and independent media in a democratic society.
• Digital Rights and Technology: Kehinde is particularly interested in the intersection of human rights and technology. He can speak on issues related to digital rights, data protection, surveillance, and the impact of emerging technologies on human rights.

Kehinde Adegboyega, Executive Director, Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria Introduction: Kehinde Adegboyega is an international conference speaker and passionate advocate for human rights. With extensive experience in the field of journalism a... Show more

Biju Nair

Biju Nair

Biju Nair is a Technology lawyer focused on Open source and Data protection. He is the founding and Managing Partner at Legalitech.in.

He represents Open Invention Network and LOT Network in India.

Biju Nair is a Technology lawyer focused on Open source and Data protection. He is the founding and Managing Partner at Legalitech.in. He represents Open Invention Network and LOT Network in India. Show more

Letícia Bolzani

Letícia Bolzani

Advogada há 20 anos
Graduada em Direito na UFPB
Pós-Graduação em Direito Processual
Pós-Graduação em Direito Previdenciário
MBA em Gestão de Projetos pela FGV
Certificações em Metodologia Ágil (ISMF e SMPC)
Ex-diretora tesoureira da ABMCJ/PB
Ex-coordenadora de Departamento Jurídico, Gerente Jurídica, Gerente de Controladoria Jurídica, Gerente de Projetos e Diretora de Inovação.
Diretora no CESA/PB
Consultora estratégica e mentora

Advogada há 20 anos Graduada em Direito na UFPB Pós-Graduação em Direito Processual Pós-Graduação em Direito Previdenciário MBA em Gestão de Projetos pela FGV Certificações em Metodologia Ágil (ISMF e SMPC) Ex-diretora tesoureira da ABMCJ/PB E... Show more

Rebecca Oburotha

Rebecca Oburotha

An experienced M365 and VLE platform administrator, qualified trainer, specializing in SAAS platform administration, end-user troubleshooting support and the
the delivery of high-quality training sessions across Microsoft
Technologies including office 365, Azure, Power platform, and Microsoft Teams.
Skilled in resolving technical issues, designing and implementing tailored training
programmes to empower learners and organisations with the knowledge and skills to
maximise productivity and achieve digital transformation.

Tech Support, Microsoft Cloud Certified x 2, Speaker, Trainee Trainer, Low Code & AI Enthusiast, UKAI User Group Member, M365 Developer Programme & S.T.E.M Ambassador.

An experienced M365 and VLE platform administrator, qualified trainer, specializing in SAAS platform administration, end-user troubleshooting support and the the delivery of high-quality training sessions across Microsoft Technologies including of... Show more

Dave Albrechta

Dave Albrechta

Dave is an integrative lawyer, mediator, and coach based in Durango, Colorado, where he has lived and worked for over a decade with his wife and two sons.

During his first nine years as an attorney, Dave represented individuals and businesses in civil litigation, employment disputes, and business planning. After working on hundreds of cases in private negotiations and in courts and agencies, he began to see a consistent pattern: legal conflict often escalates not because of bad people, but because of breakdowns in communication, misaligned expectations, and agreements built around fear rather than clarity.

In 2023, Dave began shifting his practice toward early conflict resolution and values-based legal strategy. In 2024, he and his partner renamed their firm Aspen Grove Integrative Law to reflect a commitment to helping clients resolve disputes peacefully and design agreements that align with mission and integrity.

Today, Dave works with founders, leaders, and growing companies to prevent escalation, strengthen alignment, and approach contracts and workplace conflict consciously — without losing sight of the values that inspired their work in the first place.

When he’s not working, Dave can be found fly fishing, backpacking, or traveling with his family in their 1997 Eurovan — pursuits that remind him that clarity, patience, and steady leadership matter when navigating uncertain terrain.

Dave is an integrative lawyer, mediator, and coach based in Durango, Colorado, where he has lived and worked for over a decade with his wife and two sons. During his first nine years as an attorney, Dave represented individuals and businesses in c... Show more

Jianyu Wang

Jianyu Wang

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI training infrastructure. His technical expertise spans heterogeneous device scheduling (GPU/NPU/RDMA/NUMA-aware) and distributed task scheduling, with extensive hands-on experience in optimizing scheduling performance, resource isolation, topology-aware placement, and scalability for production AI clusters at scale.

Jianyu Wang serves as the maintainer of the Koordinator community and a Senior Development Engineer at Alibaba Cloud, where he leads the architecture and development of Alibaba Cloud’s 10K-GPU-scale cluster scheduling system powering large-scale AI t... Show more

Aleksander Bjørkhaug

Aleksander Bjørkhaug

Aleksander Bjørkhaug is a digital forensic investigator with specialization in incident handling and malware analysis. With seven years of experience from the Norwegian Armed Forces Cyber Security Center, he now works in Defendable with digital investigation and incident handling. Aleksander is also co-responsible for the course "Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering" at the NTNU university, where he does lecturing, planing and developing the curriculum, and creating and grading exams.
Through his work in Defendable, Aleksander has worked cases like ransomware, investigating sale of company information on the Dark Web, investigating unfaithful employees, system revision and other scenarios that require digital investigation.

Aleksander Bjørkhaug is a digital forensic investigator with specialization in incident handling and malware analysis. With seven years of experience from the Norwegian Armed Forces Cyber Security Center, he now works in Defendable with digital inves... Show more

Obed de Jesús Olivares Guarneros

Obed de Jesús Olivares Guarneros

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España.

(2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona UAB.

(3). Maestría Derecho Internacional Humanitario y Justicia Penal Internacional (DIH), L'Institut International de Postgrau UOC / Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja CICR / Barcelona, España.

(4) Maestría en Derecho Penal Internacional, Escuela de Postgrados, Universidad de Granada - España.

* * Líneas de Investigación: Bienes Culturales Protegidos por el Derecho Internacional; Derecho de los Refugiados; México como Miembro en la Corte Penal Internacional.

*** Derecho Espacial Internacional.

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España. (2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Bar... Show more

Alejandra Laura Patiño Cruz

Alejandra Laura Patiño Cruz

Alejandra Laura Patiño Cruz es abogada con experiencia en arbitraje comercial y resolución de disputas, con interés en la intersección entre derecho, tecnología e innovación. Ha participado en espacios académicos y profesionales vinculados a transformación digital, smart contracts y análisis de riesgos jurídicos en entornos tecnológicos, desde una perspectiva preventiva y multidisciplinaria.

Ha sido moderadora y panelista en eventos especializados de arbitraje, y es coautora del libro Warmi Arbitration, una iniciativa orientada a visibilizar y fortalecer la participación de las mujeres en el ámbito jurídico.

Su enfoque combina pensamiento estratégico, comunicación clara y una visión interdisciplinaria que busca acercar el análisis legal a los desafíos que plantea la adopción de nuevas tecnologías

Alejandra Laura Patiño Cruz es abogada con experiencia en arbitraje comercial y resolución de disputas, con interés en la intersección entre derecho, tecnología e innovación. Ha participado en espacios académicos y profesionales vinculados a transfor... Show more

Oluchi Uchegbu

Oluchi Uchegbu

Oluchi Uchegbu is a State Attorney with the Ministry of Justice and a leading advocate for digital rights and inclusion in Africa. She is the Founder of Her360Africa, a Nigeria-based social enterprise committed to promoting digital literacy, access, and meaningful participation for women and girls across the continent.

With extensive experience in the public sector, Oluchi works at the intersection of law, technology, and public policy, advancing the use of technology for social good, inclusive governance, and the protection of fundamental rights in the digital age. Her work focuses on ensuring that digital transformation processes are people-centred, equitable, and responsive to the needs of marginalized communities.

Oluchi is an Ashoka Changemaker Fellow, a Fellow of the Nigerian School of Internet Governance, and an Alumna of the Enterprise Development Centre, where she strengthened her leadership and social enterprise development skills. Through her professional and advocacy work, she continues to contribute to critical conversations on digital inclusion, public sector innovation, and rights-based digital development in Africa.

Oluchi Uchegbu is a State Attorney with the Ministry of Justice and a leading advocate for digital rights and inclusion in Africa. She is the Founder of Her360Africa, a Nigeria-based social enterprise committed to promoting digital literacy, access, ... Show more

Emmanuel Kwasi Gadasu

Emmanuel Kwasi Gadasu

Emmanuel K. Gadasu is a seasoned Data Protection Professional, Cybersecurity Specialist, and Adjunct Lecturer, with a strong background in information security, privacy, and legal compliance. With a career spanning over a decade, he has established himself as a trusted expert in data governance and privacy frameworks.

Emmanuel holds multiple academic qualifications, including a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), MSc in IT and Law, and a BSc in Information Technology. His expertise is further strengthened by professional certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Data Protection Supervisor. These qualifications place him at the forefront of the evolving landscape of data protection and cybersecurity. As a Data Protection Practitioner, Emmanuel has worked extensively with organizations across various sectors, helping them implement privacy frameworks, conduct compliance audits, and align with global regulatory standards such as the GDPR, Ghana’s Data Protection Act, and other regional privacy laws. His work emphasizes building legitimate and trustworthy data systems, ensuring businesses integrate privacy by design into their operations.

As an Adjunct Lecturer, Emmanuel is dedicated to shaping the next generation of privacy and security professionals. He teaches courses on data protection, cybersecurity law, digital forensics, and ethical hacking, blending theoretical knowledge with real-world case studies. His teaching approach emphasizes practical application, ensuring students and professionals alike gain hands-on experience in safeguarding digital assets. Driven by a vision to create a resilient and privacy-conscious digital ecosystem, Emmanuel continues to advocate for strong data governance practices, ethical cybersecurity measures, and inclusive digital policies that empower individuals and organizations in the digital age.

Emmanuel K. Gadasu is a seasoned Data Protection Professional, Cybersecurity Specialist, and Adjunct Lecturer, with a strong background in information security, privacy, and legal compliance. With a career spanning over a decade, he has established h... Show more

Joseph Tromba

Joseph Tromba

Joseph Tromba brings almost five years of experience in the energy industry and seven years of experience as an attorney. As an Enforcement attorney, he has made significant contributions to many different projects and initiatives at SERC and the ERO Enterprise.

With a background in business management in college then primarily intellectual property law throughout law school, Joseph started his legal career as an Associate Attorney at Glynn, Mercep, and Purcell LLP (GMP) in East Setauket, New York. During his tenure at GMP, Joseph concentrated in many different types of civil litigation. His practice areas included, but were not limited to, real property litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, construction litigation, trust litigation, restrictive covenants, product liability, breach of contract, defamation, civil forfeiture, traffic violations, real estate transactions, and the drafting and execution of wills. As outside counsel, he aided and assisted in board meetings, disciplinary hearings, and depositions. Joseph received one of the Top 100 Personal Injury Settlements, which was also one of the Top 50 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements, in New York in the year 2019.

Since June 2021, Joseph has been involved in SERC’s Enforcement department where he has acted as the case manager for a number of violations involving different entities and including various CIP and O&P NERC Reliability Standards. He has had several other responsibilities as well, such as handling Procurement at SERC Reliability Corporation and hosting the official SERC Podcast, “What’s the Bright Idea with SERC”. Before Joseph’s time at SERC and in the energy industry, he previously published an article that provides an analysis of the Fair Use Doctrine in copyright law.

Joseph is a staunch advocate for leaving a positive impact, believing strongly in leaving this world better than how you found it. By extension, he is dedicated to improving both SERC and the energy industry, aiming to leave a positive impact that will continue on.

Joseph Tromba brings almost five years of experience in the energy industry and seven years of experience as an attorney. As an Enforcement attorney, he has made significant contributions to many different projects and initiatives at SERC and the ERO... Show more

Adeoye Bolatito

Adeoye Bolatito

Bolatito Adeoye is a Nigerian policy researcher with interests in data protection, AI governance, digital rights, and technology policy in Africa. Her work focuses on the relationship between legal frameworks, institutional practice, and the lived experience of users in digital environments.

She leads YHSP, a youth-focused legal magazine and knowledge platform that connects young people to accessible legal analysis, relatable legal opinions, and interviews with legal practitioners on contemporary legal and policy issues. Through YHSP, she has worked to bridge the gap between formal legal discourse and youth engagement, particularly on issues relating to technology, rights, and governance.

Bolatito has contributed to research and assessment projects examining data protection laws, policies, and compliance practices across multiple African jurisdictions, supporting broader conversations on regulatory effectiveness, governance gaps, and responsible data use. She has also worked on initiatives exploring the risks associated with artificial intelligence, with attention to ethical considerations, accountability, and human rights impacts.

In addition to research and policy work, she has been actively involved in capacity-building and public engagement, contributing to programmes and discussions that have reached over 900 young people on topics including data protection, privacy, and responsible use of digital technologies. Her work is guided by a commitment to inclusive digital governance, practical ethics, and public-interest approaches to technology regulation.

Bolatito Adeoye is a Nigerian policy researcher with interests in data protection, AI governance, digital rights, and technology policy in Africa. Her work focuses on the relationship between legal frameworks, institutional practice, and the lived ex... Show more

Binuel Phale

Binuel Phale

Binuel Phale is a young politician, youth development practitioner, and creative civic engagement specialist from Malawi. He currently serves as a Youth and Community Engagement Officer at Art & Global Health Centre Africa, where he works at the intersection of policy, digital spaces, and youth participation.

With a background in social work and hands-on experience engaging young people, law enforcement agencies, and civil society actors, Binuel focuses on how cyber laws, digital regulation, and shrinking civic space affect youth civic and political participation across Africa. His work critically examines how legal frameworks intended to regulate online spaces can both enable and restrict young people’s ability to organize, express political opinions, and engage in democratic processes.

As a young politician, Binuel brings lived experience of navigating political participation in increasingly regulated digital environments. He has facilitated and participated in multi-stakeholder dialogues involving political representatives, legal practitioners, students, and youth leaders, using creative and evidence-informed approaches to bridge policy, practice, and lived realities.

Binuel has contributed to national and regional conversations on civic education, governance, climate justice, and digital inclusion, and is particularly interested in comparative perspectives on cyber laws and their implications for youth political agency across Africa.

Binuel Phale is a young politician, youth development practitioner, and creative civic engagement specialist from Malawi. He currently serves as a Youth and Community Engagement Officer at Art & Global Health Centre Africa, where he works at the inte... Show more

Alexander Raif

Alexander Raif

I used to think my ADHD was a bug. It turns out, it’s a CISO’s best operating system.

In a world of non-linear threats, I thrive in chaos. My career is defined by transforming "messy" environments—rapidly scaling SaaS, the explosion of Agentic AI, and shifting regulatory landscapes—into lean, resilient structures that accelerate business instead of slowing it down.

What I do: I translate "Cyber Risk" into "Business Velocity." I don't speak in FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt); I speak in Revenue, Trust, and Resilience.

Core Pillars of my Impact:

🚀 Agentic AI Security: Pioneering the governance layer for the future of autonomous work. We’re not just securing code; we’re enabling AI to drive the business safely.

🛡️ Enterprise Resilience: Building identity-first Zero Trust architectures and maturing vendor risk management for national-scale environments.

📉 Operational Excellence: Proven track record in engineering-driven security, reducing MTTD from 19h to 2h and MTTR from 8h to 1h through SIEM/XDR automation.

🤝 Strategic Leadership: Briefing Boards on risk-to-roadmap alignment and delivering rapid compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001) to unblock multi-million dollar deals.

My Mission: From Zero to Hero I believe the cyber industry has a gatekeeping problem. I am actively building a mentorship initiative to turn non-traditional candidates into the next generation of defenders.

Let’s talk about: Agentic AI Security, Neurodiversity in Leadership, and building high-performance, resilient teams.

I used to think my ADHD was a bug. It turns out, it’s a CISO’s best operating system. In a world of non-linear threats, I thrive in chaos. My career is defined by transforming "messy" environments—rapidly scaling SaaS, the explosion of Agentic AI,... Show more

Rodrigo Piubello

Rodrigo Piubello

Engenheiro de Produção (UFJF) com especialização em Gestão Empresarial (FGV) e Gestão Pública (ENAP). Atuou por quase 10 anos na gestão de megaprojetos na iniciativa privada. É Servidor Público Federal no Ministério da Gestão e da Inovação em Serviços Públicos (MGI), ex-Coordenador na SEGES/MGI e foi Supervisor de Licitações e Contratos e Coordenador Administrativo do Censo no IBGE. Entusiasta da temática ágil e de Product Management, atua como Product Owner no desenvolvimento e sustentação do Contrata+Brasil buscando entregar o melhor Product Market Fit para o cliente.

Engenheiro de Produção (UFJF) com especialização em Gestão Empresarial (FGV) e Gestão Pública (ENAP). Atuou por quase 10 anos na gestão de megaprojetos na iniciativa privada. É Servidor Público Federal no Ministério da Gestão e da Inovação em Serviço... Show more

Jerry Adams Franklin

Jerry Adams Franklin

Jerry Adams Franklin is a Senior AI Engineer at Digital Currency Group, where he architects decentralized AI systems and LLM-powered agents that drive real business impact. His flagship project, VCScout-AI, is an autonomous RAG system that has directly influenced over $450K in venture capital investment decisions by analyzing startup deal flow in real-time.
Jerry specializes in fine-tuning foundation models (Qwen, LLaMA, Phi) using techniques like LoRA, QLoRA, and 4-bit quantization, deploying them across GPU-backed infrastructure on GKE with robust MLOps practices. His work spans VC analysis agents, smart contract security tools, and financial trading signal generators, all built on federated learning frameworks that preserve data privacy while enabling collaborative model training.
Previously at Intel, Jerry optimized TensorFlow's CPU performance, achieving a 400% improvement in convolution operations and earning a Division Achievement Award. He holds a Master's in Data Science from Northeastern University.
A recognized leader in decentralized AI, Jerry has been featured as a Top Performer on the FLock Network, spoken at EthCC Brussels, won multiple hackathons, and led technical workshops at Rochester Institute of Technology. He's passionate about bridging cutting-edge ML research with production systems that deliver measurable outcomes.

Jerry Adams Franklin is a Senior AI Engineer at Digital Currency Group, where he architects decentralized AI systems and LLM-powered agents that drive real business impact. His flagship project, VCScout-AI, is an autonomous RAG system that has direct... Show more

Joshua Walitt

Joshua Walitt

Joshua Walitt built Walitt Solutions with a vision around supporting all professionals in the valuation and regulatory ecosystem, with an understanding that all related spaces must function compliantly and efficiently for all to succeed, including appraisers, lenders, AMCs, regulators, and real estate agents.

With a skillset including appraisal, banking, regulations, policy, training, licensing, and enforcement, Walitt leads a team of subject matter experts who fill the varying needs of clients.

Joshua is a speaker, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, past member of the Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers, Past President of the National Association of Appraisers, and expert witness. In 2026, he was voted "Instructor of the Year" by the Buzzy Awards.

Joshua Walitt built Walitt Solutions with a vision around supporting all professionals in the valuation and regulatory ecosystem, with an understanding that all related spaces must function compliantly and efficiently for all to succeed, including ap... Show more

Etienne Jacquot

Etienne Jacquot

Etienne Jacquot is a SysAdmin-turned-DevOps engineer working professionally at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. In my free time I enjoy Running, DJ'ing (vinyl & Serato), Snowboarding, Vibe Coding, and all things Open Source! My career interests are in supporting scientific computing and open-source adoption at the intersection of Law, Ethics, and Technology.

Etienne Jacquot is a SysAdmin-turned-DevOps engineer working professionally at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. In my free time I enjoy Running, DJ'ing (vinyl & Serato), Snowboarding, Vibe Coding, and all thin... Show more

Peninah Igaga

Peninah Igaga

Peninah Susan Igaga is a lawyer and digital rights practitioner working at the intersection of law, technology, gender equality, and social justice, with a focus on building inclusive and resilient digital futures across the Global South.

Her work advances gender-responsive technology and promotes digital rights including privacy, freedom of expression, and safe online participation, particularly for women, girls, and underrepresented communities. She works closely with civil society and partners to strengthen people-centred justice systems and inclusive digital ecosystems.

She has contributed to regional digital rights efforts, including serving as a key expert at the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2024, where she co-developed a Digital Rights Manual for Beginners. She has also collaborated with Enabel on the Digital for Girls and Women project, supporting digital literacy, data protection, and online safety for women and girls.

She is passionate about ensuring technology is governed in ways that advance gender justice, accountability, and human rights.

Peninah Susan Igaga is a lawyer and digital rights practitioner working at the intersection of law, technology, gender equality, and social justice, with a focus on building inclusive and resilient digital futures across the Global South. Her work... Show more

Marios Gyftos

Marios Gyftos

Marios has been working on the Cyber Security field since 2017, started his career focusing on web application penetration testing but then continued on focusing more on cloud penetration testing including AWS, GCP and Azure. On his free times he enjoys playing basketball and chess.

Marios has been working on the Cyber Security field since 2017, started his career focusing on web application penetration testing but then continued on focusing more on cloud penetration testing including AWS, GCP and Azure. On his free times he enj... Show more

Ayomide Junaid

Ayomide Junaid

Junaid Ayomide is a fintech compliance and risk professional with a strong legal foundation and hands-on experience across regulated financial services and high-growth technology environments. Trained in law and holding an LL.B from the University of Lagos, she brings a legal-first mindset to modern compliance challenges, combining statutory interpretation with practical execution.

Her experience spans AML and CTF controls, fraud detection, sanctions investigations, chargebacks, enhanced due diligence, and regulatory reporting. Ayomide has worked on complex transaction reviews, high-risk customer assessments, and sanctions screening aligned with international frameworks, while also contributing to audit readiness and compliance process improvements through automation and operational optimization.

As a speaker, Ayomide focuses on how legal principles translate into real-world compliance decisions within tech-driven organizations. She is particularly interested in bridging the gap between compliance, engineering, and product teams to build defensible, scalable systems without slowing innovation.

Junaid Ayomide is a fintech compliance and risk professional with a strong legal foundation and hands-on experience across regulated financial services and high-growth technology environments. Trained in law and holding an LL.B from the University of... Show more

Faisal Al-Juburi

Faisal Al-Juburi

Faisal Al-Juburi is Co-CEO of RAICES, one of the nation’s leading immigration advocacy organizations and legal services providers. Faisal is extensively trained in anti-oppression dialogue facilitation, and is featured as a social-change activist in Focus on Social Problems: A Contemporary Reader (Oxford University Press, Third Edition, 2026), highlighting his two decades in the nonprofit sector. He received his MSc in Corporate Communication from NYU and his BA in History from UVA.

Faisal Al-Juburi is Co-CEO of RAICES, one of the nation’s leading immigration advocacy organizations and legal services providers. Faisal is extensively trained in anti-oppression dialogue facilitation, and is featured as a social-change activist in ... Show more

Peter Vasey

Peter Vasey

Higher-order cognitive skills are required in businesses that want to thrive in the modern world but the reality is that those skills are in steep decline, The more we offload to technology, the greater the decline. Learn how to push back and prepare your business.

Higher-order cognitive skills are required in businesses that want to thrive in the modern world but the reality is that those skills are in steep decline, The more we offload to technology, the greater the decline. Learn how to push back and prepare... Show more

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