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

Anjali Mehta

Anjali Mehta

Anjali is a human rights and law of war attorney, speaker, athlete, and professional artist, who currently runs a nonprofit dedicated to combating gender-based violence. She is a TEDx speaker and Fulbright Scholarship grantee.

Anjali has worked at the intersection of women's rights, gender-based violence, art, and law in India, the U.K., Colombia, Brazil, and Chile. Her work as a lawyer includes representing foreign governments in human rights cases before international courts, achieving asylum for asylum-seekers persecuted on the basis of their gender, and working on Constitutional rights cases to protect the rights of transgender girl athletes in the U.S.

As an artist, Anjali explores themes of social justice through art. Her movement films have been nominated for several awards, including at the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase, and Anjali has received a Bessie nomination for outstanding performer for her achievement in dance.

She is currently climbing the Seven Summits to amplify the voices and power of survivors, while building a coalition of organizations around the world. She's on track to be the first Indian-American woman to do so. The coalition she is building through this campaign will be part of the first ever global digital hub for survivors, advocates, and grassroots organizations combating gender-based violence to connect in real time, all the time.

Anjali is a human rights and law of war attorney, speaker, athlete, and professional artist, who currently runs a nonprofit dedicated to combating gender-based violence. She is a TEDx speaker and Fulbright Scholarship grantee. Anjali has worked a... Show more

Martin Op 't Land

Martin Op 't Land

Martin is gefascineerd door de vraag "hoe blijven verantwoordelijkheden in ketens helder?" Als lid van de Strafrechtketen-Architectuurraad ontwikkelde hij samen met ketenpartners de aanpak Handreiking KetenBusinessAnalyse (HKBA) voor het Ministerie van JenV. Martin past deze toe in veranderopgaven om te komen tot waardegericht ketendienstontwerp. Van huis uit wiskundige, en met ruime werkervaring in organisatie-ontwerp en informatievoorziening, promoveerde hij eerder op het ontwerp van nieuwe en wijzigende verantwoordelijkheden in ketens.

Martin is gefascineerd door de vraag "hoe blijven verantwoordelijkheden in ketens helder?" Als lid van de Strafrechtketen-Architectuurraad ontwikkelde hij samen met ketenpartners de aanpak Handreiking KetenBusinessAnalyse (HKBA) voor het Ministerie v... Show more

Hunter Storm

Hunter Storm

CISO, Advisory Board Member, Security Operations Center (SOC) Black Ops Team member, Systems Architect, and Keynote Speaker with deep expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies. I guide organizations through complex technical, strategic, and operational challenges, drawing on experience in global Fortune 100 enterprises, including Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, and American Express; aerospace and high-tech manufacturing leaders such as Alcoa and Special Devices (SDI); and leading technology services firms such as CompuCom.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) with top tier expert networks, including GLG (recognized top 1% expert), AlphaSights, and Third Bridge. Trusted advisor to Fortune 100, Big Tech, executives, global technology leaders, institutional investors, high-growth startups, leading analyst firms, and global research organizations. I provide insight at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, quantum, intelligence, and strategy.

ACHIEVEMENTS
- Mensa
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions in AI, cybersecurity, quantum
- Trusted contributor to FS-ISAC, ANSI X9, NIST, & Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C), shaping policy, standards, strategy at the highest levels.
- Advisory Board: Texas A&M School of Computer Science - advising on curricula and strategic initiatives in AI, cybersecurity, quantum
- Originator:
Hacking Humans | The Ports & Services Model of Social Engineering framework
The Storm Project | AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum, & the Future of Intelligence
Discrimination by Design | The First Forensic Mapping of Digital Repression Architecture

Decades in high-stakes arenas where precision outweighs publicity, from Fortune 100 boardrooms to war rooms, have honed my ability to help leaders navigate complexity, mitigate risk, and make the right calls when there is no margin for error.

Fusing technical mastery, operational agility, and executive insight to craft innovative solutions that anticipate threats, I protect critical assets and redefine what organizations can achieve. My work spans security initiatives, strategic intelligence, and policy advisory, where accuracy and foresight are crucial. Known for unparalleled problem-solving and strategic vision, bringing ingenuity, discretion, and balance to every challenge. Operating where complexity meets ambiguity, turning uncertainty into strategic advantage, I thrive where impact and ethics entangle.

I solve problems most won’t touch - with precision, discretion, and operational clarity. I partner with leaders to solve the unsolvable and shape the future at the intersection of technology, strategy, and high-risk decision making.

CISO, Advisory Board Member, Security Operations Center (SOC) Black Ops Team member, Systems Architect, and Keynote Speaker with deep expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies. I guide organizations through complex technical, strategic... Show more

Chase Carlton

Chase Carlton

Chase Carlton is the CEO of Fenix Cyber Solutions, where he helps organizations cut through complexity in cybersecurity and technology management. A seasoned IT leader and consultant, he’s known for translating technical challenges into practical strategies that business leaders can act on. Chase has spoken to audiences ranging from startup founders to industry professionals on topics such as AI security, cyber risk, compliance, and protecting critical data; always with a focus on clarity, candor, and real-world action.

Chase Carlton is the CEO of Fenix Cyber Solutions, where he helps organizations cut through complexity in cybersecurity and technology management. A seasoned IT leader and consultant, he’s known for translating technical challenges into practical str... Show more

Matthew Searle

Matthew Searle

Matt has worked with Oracle technology since joining Oracle UK as a consultant in 1998, working as a bespoke developer, then moving into technical and functional consultancy within eBusiness Suite, and now works with Oracle Fusion Applications across all streams.

Matt currently serves on the Board of the UK Oracle User Group as a non executive Director and member advocate for Oracle Applications (both Applications Unlimited and Oracle Fusion Applications).

Away from the Oracle world, Matt is an experienced non executive Director, primarily within the not-for-profit / membership body space. Matt served on the Board of The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (the UK's voice of modern work, and memcom Membership Body of the Year 2021) between 2015 and 2021, twice serving as Deputy Chair of the Board and became Chair during the COVID-19 pandemic as the self-employed faced unprecedented challenges. As part of this role, Matt joined the Business Action Council, which united the UK's leading entrepreneurship organisations together as part of an emergency response to the pandemic, streamlining the voices of more than 500,000 businesses across every sector and region within the United Kingdom to provide Government with a coherent perspective of expert, holistic advice to protect business resilience and restore confidence. Matt has been interviewed for the Financial Times, The Times, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, Freelancing Matters magazine, as well as on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 4, and on Sky News.

Matt has worked with Oracle technology since joining Oracle UK as a consultant in 1998, working as a bespoke developer, then moving into technical and functional consultancy within eBusiness Suite, and now works with Oracle Fusion Applications across... Show more

Andrew Lemon

Andrew Lemon

Andrew Lemon is the founder of Red Threat Security where he serves as the lead over Penetration Testing and Red Teaming. Lemon honed his hacking skills through years of incident response against APT groups that target the Hospitality, Legal, Oil and Gas, and Critical national infrastructure industries. Lemon used the Tools, Techniques and Procedures he learned from state sponsored entities as a spring board to develop his Companies Methodology for adversarial emulation. This methodology has enabled his team to compromise a variety of targets, such as airports, utilities companies, oil tankers and drilling rigs, and gain physical access to hardened targets like ISP data centers, Chemical Production facilities, and Cash Depositories.

Andrew Lemon is the founder of Red Threat Security where he serves as the lead over Penetration Testing and Red Teaming. Lemon honed his hacking skills through years of incident response against APT groups that target the Hospitality, Legal, Oil and ... Show more

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen is a highly skilled and experienced IT architect known for his structured approach and extensive experience in Microsoft infrastructure.
His technical and operational experience includes Security and Identity, Microsoft 365/Azure, Microsoft Purview, Governance, Risk Management and Compliance - helping organizations succeed with ISO27001, NIS2, GDPR, SWIFT, and more.

Jakob Østergaard Nielsen is a highly skilled and experienced IT architect known for his structured approach and extensive experience in Microsoft infrastructure. His technical and operational experience includes Security and Identity, Microsoft 365... Show more

Julian Coccia

Julian Coccia

Passionate about Open Source license compliance. Developed global Open Source processes and tools at Ericsson. Co-founded and developed the core technology at FOSSID. Driving the Project Office at the Software Transparency Foundation to drive SBOM adoption. Leading the technology at SCANOSS.

Passionate about Open Source license compliance. Developed global Open Source processes and tools at Ericsson. Co-founded and developed the core technology at FOSSID. Driving the Project Office at the Software Transparency Foundation to drive SBOM ad... Show more

Keith Stouder

Keith Stouder

Keith Stouder is a respected data privacy, protection, and governance leader. He has over 27 years of experience and is currently the Vice President of Data Privacy and AI Governance at ACT, a prominent educational assessment organization.

Keith has shown a strong commitment to advancing data privacy and ethical information management throughout his career. In the mid-1990s, he became a trusted expert in the changing digital landscape. His leadership in enterprise architecture, risk management, and data privacy has been key in shaping privacy and governance strategies for various organizations, from innovative startups to global companies.

Keith is known for creating strong privacy frameworks, aligning data governance with business goals, and fostering a culture of accountability and trust. His strategic vision and practical skills continue to drive effective, compliant, and innovative data practices in a growingly complex regulatory environment.

Keith Stouder is a respected data privacy, protection, and governance leader. He has over 27 years of experience and is currently the Vice President of Data Privacy and AI Governance at ACT, a prominent educational assessment organization. Keith h... Show more

Antara Mane

Antara Mane

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVentures, she heads a 25+ member cybersecurity team and drives end-to-end execution of projects spanning red teaming, GRC audits, DevSecOps, cloud hardening, and application security.
She has conducted over 200 VAPT assessments across web, mobile, APIs, network, and cloud environments, and built platforms like ASM, SCA, and CSPM to shift clients from reactive to proactive security. Her expertise extends to phishing simulations, malware assessments, and incident response evaluations.
Beyond hands-on execution, Antara shapes business strategy by planning the annual cybersecurity roadmap, scaling service offerings, mentoring talent, and aligning internal processes to standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, IRDAI, RBI, HIPAA, and NIST. She played a key role in achieving CERT-IN empanelment and in building proactive GRC maturity models with cyber risk scoring, threat profiling, policy authoring, and audit frameworks.
A respected thought leader and speaker at OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon, and InfosecGirls, Antara contributes actively to the security community via Medium and GitHub. Her leadership spans technical depth, client advisory, board-level risk communication, and enterprise-grade product development.
Her philosophy: “Security isnʼt a checkbox — itʼs a culture. And it must evolve faster than the threats it defends against.”

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVent... Show more

Nital Gosai

Nital Gosai

Nital Gosai is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has turned personal struggles into professional success, building multiple successful ventures while redefining what it means to be a South Asian woman in business today. As the founder of Gosai Law, a female-forward law firm, and the founder of tech company, Husmates, Nital has spent over 15 years breaking barriers in male-dominated industries.

Nital Gosai is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has turned personal struggles into professional success, building multiple successful ventures while redefining what it means to be a South Asian woman in business today. As the founder of Gosai Law, a fem... Show more

Vera Mafra

Vera Mafra

Verinha Mafra is a leader in technology, agility, and data, with over two decades of experience at Banco do Brasil, driving strategic projects and digital transformation. She led international initiatives, helped establish the bank’s artificial intelligence unit, and developed agile processes tailored for data science. Currently, she leads the implementation of agility, IT architecture, quality, and UX at BBTS. Verinha holds a Law degree, a postgraduate degree in Software Project Management, and is currently pursuing an MBA in Project and Agile Methodologies. She also holds certifications in AI and leadership from institutions such as MIT, Harvard, University of Chicago, PUCRS, and Insper. Since 2021, she has been a speaker and panelist at events such as Agile Trends and Banco do Brasil Digital Week (BBDW). She focuses on connecting people, processes, and technology to deliver real outcomes and strategic impact.

Verinha Mafra is a leader in technology, agility, and data, with over two decades of experience at Banco do Brasil, driving strategic projects and digital transformation. She led international initiatives, helped establish the bank’s artificial intel... Show more

Ameet Phadnis

Ameet Phadnis

I focus on assisting organizations on their digital adoption, task automation and adopting modern technology.

I am the principal consultant and one of the co-founders of Wyngate Solutions. I work as trusted advisor and partner with various organizations, helping them with their current needs, helping with resolutions for their pain points, automating and streamlining their processes.

I keep myself updated with the latest technology world and remain hands on with the work I perform for various organizations. I assist organizations strategize and implement business process automation to reduce or eliminate time-consuming tasks. I specialize in utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools to assist law practitioners to extract unstructured legal data from legal documents and report on the data.
Prior to Wyngate Solutions, I served as technical expert on architecting and implementing technology within various organizations. I had also co-founded and successfully lead the SharePoint consulting practice at e Tek Global Inc. before getting acquired by Alexander Open Systems (AOS).

I also speak at technology conferences focusing on Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. He also manages the youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSn6kbzpNo9rMwMM5ler2ig

I focus on assisting organizations on their digital adoption, task automation and adopting modern technology. I am the principal consultant and one of the co-founders of Wyngate Solutions. I work as trusted advisor and partner with various organi... Show more

Diego Mastroianni

Diego Mastroianni

I lead open source program work, focusing on how organizations engage with, contribute to, and govern open source. My role sits between engineering, legal, and leadership, helping open source create real organizational value

I lead open source program work, focusing on how organizations engage with, contribute to, and govern open source. My role sits between engineering, legal, and leadership, helping open source create real organizational value Show more

Nikhil Bogam

Nikhil Bogam

Nikhil Bogam is a Functional Safety and Automotive Cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience across safety engineering, vehicle security, and regulatory compliance. His functional safety expertise spans the complete ISO 26262 lifecycle, including safety planning, DIA, technical safety concepts, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, confirmation reviews, audits, assessments, and safety case development.
In cybersecurity, Nikhil specializes in UN ECE WP.29 (R155), CSMS, and ISO/SAE 21434, supporting organizations in building compliant and resilient automotive security processes. He has represented Faurecia in Auto‑ISAC communications, contributing to collaborative threat intelligence sharing.
His domain experience includes BCM, PEPS, BMS, headlamp control modules, IVI, and instrument clusters. Nikhil is a frequent international speaker at leading conferences such as Hacktivity, ROOTCON, DefCamp, BSides, Automotive IQ, ANSYS Functional Safety Summit, and CS2AI.

Nikhil Bogam is a Functional Safety and Automotive Cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience across safety engineering, vehicle security, and regulatory compliance. His functional safety expertise spans the complete ISO 26262 lifecycle, i... Show more

Arie Menachem

Arie Menachem

I have been active in QA and QC in the Pharmaceutical Industry for over 25 years. Between 2014 to 2020 I worked as an Investigator for the US Food & Drug Administration. In my current role, I help our sites to prepare, execute and manage regulatory inspections - including internal consultancy and training.

I have been active in QA and QC in the Pharmaceutical Industry for over 25 years. Between 2014 to 2020 I worked as an Investigator for the US Food & Drug Administration. In my current role, I help our sites to prepare, execute and manage regulatory... Show more

Mercy Kioko

Mercy Kioko

Mercy Kioko is a governance and human rights practitioner with professional experience in complaints management, public accountability, stakeholder engagement, and customer service. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Studies and is passionate about advancing human rights, digital governance, peacebuilding, and public policy across Africa.

She has earned professional certifications in Disaster Management, Data Analysis, and Data Labelling, which have strengthened her analytical, problem-solving, and evidence-based decision-making skills. Her growing interest in the intersection of technology, human rights, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence has inspired her to contribute to discussions on creating safer, more inclusive digital environments across Africa.

Mercy participated in the Kenya Internet Governance Forum in June 2026, where she engaged in multistakeholder discussions on digital governance and gained valuable insights into emerging policy challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's digital future. This experience reinforced her commitment to promoting collaborative approaches to online safety, platform accountability, digital inclusion, and responsible AI governance.

Drawing on her experience in complaints management and governance, Mercy is particularly interested in strengthening accountability and access to effective remedies for individuals affected by online harms. She advocates for African-led, rights-based approaches that protect women and children while promoting innovation, digital trust, and inclusive digital development.

Through this proposed session, Mercy aims to convene policymakers, regulators, technology companies, civil society organizations, academia, the technical community, youth representatives, and development partners to co-create practical recommendations that strengthen online safety, platform governance, and human rights in Africa's evolving digital ecosystem.

Mercy Kioko is a governance and human rights practitioner with professional experience in complaints management, public accountability, stakeholder engagement, and customer service. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Studies an... Show more

Biola Adeagbo-Olawore

Biola Adeagbo-Olawore

Founder of API Shield Africa, an initiative dedicated to advancing API security, AI governance, and digital trust across Africa, and the Chief Executive Officer of GovernLock, a cybersecurity and governance consultancy that helps organizations build secure, compliant, and resilient digital environments.

My work focuses on one of the fastest-evolving areas of cybersecurity: protecting cloud-native applications, APIs, and AI-powered systems as organizations accelerate digital transformation. By combining technical security with governance and risk management, he helps organizations address today's cyber threats while preparing for the security challenges emerging from autonomous AI systems.

My expertise spans API Security, Cloud Security, AI Governance, Information Security Management, Privacy Governance, and Enterprise Risk Management. I have supported organizations in implementing internationally recognized frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 42001, translating complex standards into practical security strategies that engineering and leadership teams can implement.

As Founder of API Shield Africa, building a platform that brings together security professionals, technology leaders, policymakers, and developers to strengthen API security and digital trust across the continent. Through research, industry engagement, and knowledge sharing, he advocates for secure innovation that enables governments and businesses to embrace AI and cloud technologies responsibly.

My conference presentations are known for combining strategic insight with practical implementation. Rather than focusing solely on theory, i draws on real-world scenarios, emerging attack patterns, and lessons learned from cloud security, governance, and API ecosystems to provide attendees with practical guidance they can apply immediately.

For CloudCon Sydney, I offers a distinctive global perspective. While many discussions on AI and API security are shaped by experiences in North America and Europe, i brings insights from one of the world's fastest-growing digital economies, where cloud adoption, financial technology, digital identity, and AI innovation are expanding rapidly. This perspective highlights challenges and opportunities that are increasingly relevant to organizations worldwide.

Attendees can expect an engaging, technically grounded session that bridges cloud architecture, API security, AI governance, and Zero Trust principles. They will leave with practical frameworks, implementation strategies, and a clearer understanding of how to secure autonomous AI agents as they become integral to modern enterprise systems.

Founder of API Shield Africa, an initiative dedicated to advancing API security, AI governance, and digital trust across Africa, and the Chief Executive Officer of GovernLock, a cybersecurity and governance consultancy that helps organizations build ... Show more

Steven France

Steven France

Steven France brings 25 years of public school education at the high school and adult education levels. He began his career as a high school English and Leadership teacher in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District prior to his 2005 appointment as Vice Principal within the same district. In 2007, Steven became Associate Principal in the Acalanes Union High School District and in 2012, was promoted to Coordinator of Acalanes Center for Independent Study and Student Services. Since 2015, Steven France has served as Director of the Del Valle Education Center, overseeing adult education, School Attendance Review Board (SARB), Home and Hospital Instruction, and various credit recovery options.

Professionally, Steven participated in the 2012 - 2013 ACSA Pupil Services Academy and since 2018, continues as the Director of the Northern California ACSA Pupil Services Academy. Since 2017, Steven France has been a member of Pupil Services Coalition in Sacramento, served as a Board Member of the California School Psychologist Foundation in 2019, and is an active member of the California Association of Pupil Personnel Administrators (CAPPA) serving as Chairperson 2016 - 2018, 2019 - 2020, and is currently Co-Chairperson since 2022. In the fall of 2022, Steven was appointed to the Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board and remains an active Board Member representing the K-12 Education and Training Seat.

Steven France earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from California State University, Hayward and also attended Point Loma Nazarene University in 2013 to earn his Child Welfare and Attendance Certificate.

Steven France brings 25 years of public school education at the high school and adult education levels. He began his career as a high school English and Leadership teacher in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District prior to his 2005 appointment as Vic... Show more

Kinga Kaiserin

Kinga Kaiserin

Rachel Kibler

Rachel Kibler

Rachel Kibler is an enthusiastic and eager tester with a varied background of law, music, and entrepreneurship. She brings both analytical and creative thinking to her testing, enjoys the challenges of building something new, and has taken to using artificial intelligence in her work and life with both caution and excitement. She is always looking for ways to improve her competence as a tester and a human. She is based in Salt Lake City, where she works for SeekWell, which sells contact lenses and glasses online, sings semi-professionally, knits for fun, and travels as much as she can.

Rachel Kibler is an enthusiastic and eager tester with a varied background of law, music, and entrepreneurship. She brings both analytical and creative thinking to her testing, enjoys the challenges of building something new, and has taken to using a... Show more

Marco Antonio Villán

Marco Antonio Villán

Magister en Tecnologías informáticas y de Comunicaciones de la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE). Docente e Investigador UADE. Licenciado en Comunicación Audiovisual de la Universidad de San Martín y periodista de la escuela de periodismo TEA. Además, referente de Seguridad de la Información del Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA) y Analista en Seguridad de la Información en el Departamento de Informática del Ministerio de Justicia.

Me especializo en Protección de Datos Personales, Privacidad y Seguridad de la información. Como investigador me desempeño en el marco de las actividades de Ciencia y Técnica (ACyT) del Instituto de Tecnología (INTEC) de la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa. Actualmente y desde hace seis años estoy a cargo de proyectos de investigación sobre análisis de vulnerabilidades en aplicaciones para Android.

Magister en Tecnologías informáticas y de Comunicaciones de la Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE). Docente e Investigador UADE. Licenciado en Comunicación Audiovisual de la Universidad de San Martín y periodista de la escuela de periodismo TE... Show more

Sabah Rahman

Sabah Rahman

Sabah Rahman is a Design Leader at Amazon and an independent AI explainability researcher. She built 4 novel deterministic methods for explaining black-box AI decisions - solving the non-reproducibility problem in KernelSHAP and LIME without requiring model access, gradients, or stochastic sampling. Her work addresses compliance gaps under the EU AI Act Article 13 and the Colorado AI Act. At Amazon, she designs enterprise products and ships production React code across device fleet management, beta testing platforms, and AI-powered automation.

Sabah Rahman is a Design Leader at Amazon and an independent AI explainability researcher. She built 4 novel deterministic methods for explaining black-box AI decisions - solving the non-reproducibility problem in KernelSHAP and LIME without requirin... Show more

Kayla Williams

Kayla Williams

Kayla Williams is a Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Risk Officer known for translating complex technical realities into clear, sustainable compliance strategies. With deep expertise in emerging technology governance, organizational communication, and regulatory interpretation, Williams helps enterprises build compliance and AI programs that actually work in real-world environments. She has led cross-functional governance initiatives spanning cybersecurity, IT, legal, and operations, specializing in frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and the emerging global AI regulatory landscape. Williams is recognized for her ability to identify organizational misalignment, reduce friction, and build governance and operational processes that support rather than obstruct innovation. Her work emphasizes pragmatic, human-centered approaches that keep enterprises compliant, agile, and secure.

Kayla Williams is a Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Risk Officer known for translating complex technical realities into clear, sustainable compliance strategies. With deep expertise in emerging technology governance, organizational commu... 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

Seaton Daly

Seaton Daly

I am an attorney licensed to practice law in Utah and Washington State, with a practice focused on cybersecurity, incident response, and information risk. I work with organizations before and during cybersecurity incidents, advising on incident response execution, regulatory obligations, and coordination with technical responders, insurers, and third‑party vendors.

I regularly engage with security professionals, executives, and external security firms to help organizations translate technical incident response actions into sound business and legal outcomes. My work emphasizes practical, real‑world response rather than abstract compliance, with a focus on helping organizations design and execute incident response plans that function effectively under real‑world pressure.

I bring a cross‑disciplinary perspective to cybersecurity events, bridging the gap between technical response teams, leadership, and legal considerations during critical moments of a security incident.

I am an attorney licensed to practice law in Utah and Washington State, with a practice focused on cybersecurity, incident response, and information risk. I work with organizations before and during cybersecurity incidents, advising on incident respo... Show more

Annette N/A

Annette N/A

Annette A. Opiyo is a digital rights and governance practitioner working at the intersection of
technology, inclusion and state accountability. She leads community-based advocacy on digital
ID and documentation with the Nubian Rights Forum in Kenya, focusing on equity safeguards
for minority and stateless populations. Her work bridges field research, policy engagement and
legal empowerment, grounding digital governance debates in lived realities. She has
contributed to regional dialogues on digital identity, social protection and civic participation
across East Africa.

Annette A. Opiyo is a digital rights and governance practitioner working at the intersection of technology, inclusion and state accountability. She leads community-based advocacy on digital ID and documentation with the Nubian Rights Forum in Kenya... Show more

Taylor Giorno

Taylor Giorno

Taylor Giorno covers lobbying and influence for NOTUS. She previously covered business and lobbying for The Hill and money in politics for OpenSecrets. An Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) member, Taylor has helped train fellow journalists to track dark money in elections and foreign influence operations.

Taylor Giorno covers lobbying and influence for NOTUS. She previously covered business and lobbying for The Hill and money in politics for OpenSecrets. An Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) member, Taylor has helped train fellow journalists to... Show more

Andrew Lehren

Andrew Lehren

Andy Lehren is investigations editor for Mongabay, a leading global environmental news organization. He is director of investigative reporting at CUNY’s Graduate School of Journalism. On the IRE Board of Directors. Former investigative reporter for The New York Times and NBC News. Won 100+ journalism honors, including Polk, Peabody, Emmys, multiple IRE awards, contributed to a Pulitzer and part of a Pulitzer finalist team. Works extensively in data journalism, including for NICAR.

Andy Lehren is investigations editor for Mongabay, a leading global environmental news organization. He is director of investigative reporting at CUNY’s Graduate School of Journalism. On the IRE Board of Directors. Former investigative reporter for T... Show more

Gadi Orellana

Gadi Orellana

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

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