With 30 years’ experience in workforce planning, human resources, payroll administration, and benefits administration, Patrice Loisi is a highly accomplished business strategist that's results-oriented, expanding several industries including technology, legal, financial services, PEO, and corporate leadership. As an executive HR Business Partner, Patrice’s passion for delightful customers' experiences offers a solutions-driven and advisory approach to drive strategy with business leaders at all organizational levels. As an innovative and true business partner, Patrice streamlines and optimizes processes to reduce costs, increase value, and achieve business objectives.

With 30 years’ experience in workforce planning, human resources, payroll administration, and benefits administration, Patrice Loisi is a highly accomplished business strategist that's results-oriented, expanding several industries including technolo... Show more

Sarita Padmini is an accomplished leader in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with extensive experience in various sectors. Having amassed a wealth of experience in esteemed organizations like PWC, IBM, HCL, she has cultivated a robust background, honed their expertise, and acquired comprehensive industry knowledge. Currently, Sarita Padmini holds the position of Director - Cyber Security and Data Privacy under the Technology consulting unit of Protiviti India Member Private Limited and an active Board Member at WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity India Affiliate. She is responsible for leading cybersecurity & data privacy projects for her clients and analysing the evolving security and privacy challenges and developing innovative solutions for her clients.

In past, Sarita has contributed to large scale national projects such as secure implementation of Ayushman Bharat Health Account Number (Unique Health ID of India), Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Invest India, India’s National ID project - Aadhaar and other digital innovation. She has curated long term strategic partnerships for her organizations with key cross-sectoral national and international institutions such as Data Security Council of India(DSCI), Cert-In, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), ISACA. She has spearheaded multiple initiatives to support Women-in-Tech at her organization, promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the field of technology. She holds several professional certifications and has achieved notable accomplishments in her career.

Overall, with immense pride as a working mother, Sarita Padmini exemplifies a highly skilled cybersecurity professional dedicated to analysing security challenges and delivering effective solutions to her clients. Her extensive experience, leadership acumen, and cross- sector expertise position

Sarita Padmini is an accomplished leader in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with extensive experience in various sectors. Having amassed a wealth of experience in esteemed organizations like PWC, IBM, HCL, she has cultivated a robust background, honed... Show more

Jai is a data engineer who specializes in large-scale data processing, building foundational data models for privacy products, and using machine learning and generative AI to improve data governance in large corporations.
He has 18 years of experience in FinTech, HealthTech, AdTech, and Media. He is currently working with four early-stage startups to implement best practices in data cloud, data engineering, and data privacy.
Jai is also an author and speaker on topics related to data security and privacy, especially in the context of children's rights and regulations. He has recently contributed to O'Reilly as an editor, and to IEEE and ACM journals as an author and peer reviewer.

Jai is a data engineer who specializes in large-scale data processing, building foundational data models for privacy products, and using machine learning and generative AI to improve data governance in large corporations. He has 18 years of experie... Show more

With over 18 years in IT, including 13 years dedicated to cybersecurity, I've excelled in developing information security programs across industries. I've implemented ISO 27001-based systems, conducted audits, and crafted policies. Notable achievements include establishing a robust security management system for a global tech firm and leading a proactive vulnerability program for a major financial institution.
Beyond my corporate roles, I've shared my expertise in academia, teaching software engineering courses at universities and mentoring young minds in ethical hacking and penetration testing. In penetration testing, I've led impactful projects in fintech and telecom, providing valuable insights.
Committed to continuous learning, I stay at the forefront of cybersecurity, delivering clear communication for informed decision-making. With a blend of practical experience and a passion for education, I look forward to contributing to the discourse on Unconscious Secure Coding at the upcoming event.

With over 18 years in IT, including 13 years dedicated to cybersecurity, I've excelled in developing information security programs across industries. I've implemented ISO 27001-based systems, conducted audits, and crafted policies. Notable achievemen... Show more

Devandran Karunakaran, a native of Singapore, was born and raised in a bustling urban environment that housed one of the world's largest and busiest ports. The vibrant economic activities revolving around import and export served as an initial inspiration for his legal career. During his early years as a lawyer, he specialized in representing clients in ship financing deals while guiding offshore and renewable energy companies.

Growing up, Devandran experienced a loving and joyful childhood. His mother, a talented chef specializing in authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, and his father, a headmaster at an international school, created a nurturing home environment. Singapore is home to a large extended family with whom Devandran maintains strong connections.

Upon completing his mandatory national service at 21, Karunakaran relocated to the United Kingdom to pursue his professional aspirations and independence.

Devandran Karunakaran, a native of Singapore, was born and raised in a bustling urban environment that housed one of the world's largest and busiest ports. The vibrant economic activities revolving around import and export served as an initial inspir... Show more

Rev. Sara Stevens Nichols' experience as a public interest advocate in Washington, DC, and the California legislature informs her work as a speaker, healer, teacher, author, and leader of a completely different reality.

Rev. Sara Stevens Nichols' experience as a public interest advocate in Washington, DC, and the California legislature informs her work as a speaker, healer, teacher, author, and leader of a completely different reality. Show more

Paris Buttfield-Addison is the co-founder of independent game development studio Secret Lab. He’s been programming for Apple platforms since 2001, and still thinks Objective-C is a pretty neat idea. At Secret Lab, he serves as producer and game designer, and helps to maintain the popular open source interactive dialogue system, Yarn Spinner (https://yarnspinner.dev/). Secret Lab is currently working on Night in the Woods, the BAFTA- and IGF-winning adventure game that’s powered by Yarn Spinner. Paris has written nearly 30 technical books on Swift, Objective-C, machine learning, mobile apps, game development, and rocket science for O’Reilly Media (most recently releasing ‘Head First Swift’, ‘Practical AI with Swift’, and ‘Practical ML with Simulations’), and has a PhD in why people’s desks are messy. He loves AI, Swift, video games, photography and dogs.

Paris Buttfield-Addison is the co-founder of independent game development studio Secret Lab. He’s been programming for Apple platforms since 2001, and still thinks Objective-C is a pretty neat idea. At Secret Lab, he serves as producer and game desig... Show more

Mykola is a tech entrepreneur and a seasoned DevOps developer, blending hands-on technical experience with managerial insight from the fields of cybersecurity and AI.

He is the founder and CEO of MovEd, a tech start-up with a dedicated vision: to harness technology to create impactful solutions. MovEd is strategically positioned to digitally improve the world. He is currently developing an intuitive mobile application for public transportation that presents a hassle-free, efficient digital alternative to traditional payment methods.

Mykola is a tech entrepreneur and a seasoned DevOps developer, blending hands-on technical experience with managerial insight from the fields of cybersecurity and AI. He is the founder and CEO of MovEd, a tech start-up with a dedicated vision: to ... Show more

My name is Swapnil Kumar, i have 6 Years experience in Marketing and Digital Marketing. I worked multiple project such as- E-commerce, Law, Manufacturing, Retail and more. Currently working in Tech IT Cloud solutions Pvt. ltd.

My name is Swapnil Kumar, i have 6 Years experience in Marketing and Digital Marketing. I worked multiple project such as- E-commerce, Law, Manufacturing, Retail and more. Currently working in Tech IT Cloud solutions Pvt. ltd. Show more

As Director of Product at Anchain.AI, Francesco works to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions to the blockchain industry, financial institutions, and governments around the world.

As Director of Product at Anchain.AI, Francesco works to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions to the blockchain industry, financial institutions, and governments around the world. Show more

Emmanuel Brian Mbuthia is a young Kenyan citizen with a Psychosocial Disability and lived experience with mental illness.
He devoted his advocacy to mental health and disability rights, to challenge the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illness and psychosocial disabilities through awareness raising, capacity building through training in workshops, giving talks and participating in local decision making events and global events as well.

His advocacy background is backed up with extraordinary achievements and meaningful participation over the past years. He's now the founder of The Stronger Project Kenya, an award winning Youth led CBO, that champions for mental health, human and disability rights in Kenya.
www.thestrongerprojectkenya.org

Emmanuel Brian Mbuthia is a young Kenyan citizen with a Psychosocial Disability and lived experience with mental illness. He devoted his advocacy to mental health and disability rights, to challenge the stigma and discrimination of persons with ment... Show more

Advertising graduate with more than 8 years of experience in Marketing (FMCG), digital marketing, and KAM positions. Currently, I am a university professor in the degree of Advertising and co-founder and marketing director at Universelle, a web 3 strategy development consultancy with a focus on NFT projects for companies and Saas development through smart contracts. Universelle is the consultancy behind the marketplace Rarestamp.xyz, the marketplace for Bitcoin NFTs called Stamps.

Advertising graduate with more than 8 years of experience in Marketing (FMCG), digital marketing, and KAM positions. Currently, I am a university professor in the degree of Advertising and co-founder and marketing director at Universelle, a web 3 str... Show more

Sujata Dasgupta is a multiple international award-winning industry leader, and Global Head of Financial Crime Compliance Advisory at Tata Consultancy Services, based in Stockholm, Sweden. She has over 22 years of experience, having worked extensively in the areas of fraud and financial crime risk management across Banking, IT services and consulting for premier banks in 7 countries covering US, UK, Europe and Asia. She specializes in digital strategy and transformation of financial fraud risk management by leveraging AI, ML and other advanced digital technologies.
She is an accomplished thought leader, author, columnist, and speaker, and is regularly interviewed by reputed international journals for her analysis and opinions on contemporary topics in this area.
She has won several awards, including ‘Risk Professional of the Year’ by Waters Technology, and ‘Head of FinCrime Compliance’ award from GRC World Forums in 2021.

Sujata Dasgupta is a multiple international award-winning industry leader, and Global Head of Financial Crime Compliance Advisory at Tata Consultancy Services, based in Stockholm, Sweden. She has over 22 years of experience, having worked extensively... Show more

With this talk Christina aims to discuss with technologists, management and employees what it will take to protect human rights in increasingly digitalised workplaces. What are the relations and responsibilities between tech developers, deployers and those who are subjects of the systems? Who should be assessing and governing what? And what new competencies are needed to do this right?

Widely regarded as a thought leader on the futures of work(ers) and the politics of digital technology, Dr Christina J. Colclough is an advocate for the workers’ voice and for strong, quality public services. She founded the Why Not Lab with the aim to reshape the current digitalisation trajectory in order to protect human rights, freedoms and autonomy.
Christina’s background is in labour market research and in the global labour movement, where she led their future of work policies, advocacy and strategies for a number of years. She was the author of the union movement's first principles on Workers' Data Rights and the Ethics of AI.

The Why Not Lab is engaged in capacity building projects across the world bridging theoretical understanding with practical workplace realities. Christina is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in the UK, an Advisory Board member of the Carnegie Council AI and Equality Initiative, member of the OECD AI expert group and is affiliated to Copenhagen University.

With this talk Christina aims to discuss with technologists, management and employees what it will take to protect human rights in increasingly digitalised workplaces. What are the relations and responsibilities between tech developers, deployers and... Show more

I'm a Product Manager at Kaltura with degrees in law and Economics from Tel-Aviv University and previous experience as a QA Tester and Legal Data Analyst at LitiGate, and as an Intelligence Analyst in the IAFI and 8200 Unit. Additionally, I volunteer to train people on the autistic spectrum for QA positions in the high-tech industry. I'm passionate about data, user experience, and tennis.

I'm a Product Manager at Kaltura with degrees in law and Economics from Tel-Aviv University and previous experience as a QA Tester and Legal Data Analyst at LitiGate, and as an Intelligence Analyst in the IAFI and 8200 Unit. Additionally, I volunteer... Show more

Jonathan is a software architect who knows just enough about electronics to annoy hardware engineers. He has an interest in building systems that respect the freedom of their users, and has been an active member of the Debian project for many years. He believes privacy and security should be considered from the outset of any project, and that not doing so does a disservice to users. Jonathan has worked for a variety of large and small companies, locally as well as in England and California, but these days lives in Belfast and is fully remote.

Jonathan is a software architect who knows just enough about electronics to annoy hardware engineers. He has an interest in building systems that respect the freedom of their users, and has been an active member of the Debian project for many years. ... Show more

Chairman of Cispe
VP strategic dev & public Affais OVHcloud
Co-Founder and Vice Chair of Gaia-X Policy Rules Committee
Member of the boards of IRT SystemX, Alacrite Startup accelerator, Yncrea Engineering School
Lecturer at Institut Mines Telecom
Founder of 2 Open Source Services Companies

Chairman of Cispe VP strategic dev & public Affais OVHcloud Co-Founder and Vice Chair of Gaia-X Policy Rules Committee Member of the boards of IRT SystemX, Alacrite Startup accelerator, Yncrea Engineering School Lecturer at Institut Mines Teleco... Show more

Daniel Sörlöv is a recognized technical expert and advisor for security, compliance and trust in public and private cloud. Possesses a deep and developed understanding of how heavily regulated industries and public sector can use compliance and information protection methods and products to create and keep value in business and people. Creating trust and robustness in critical data flows. Experiences resting on a broad foundation of technical knowledge in infrastructure and networking world with experinces ranging from Sun Microsystems, Citrix and Linux/Unix to Windows.

He has been recognized as a Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) before joining Microsoft, and is still after 15 years continuing as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

Experienced speaker from national and international events such as Microsoft TechEd in both North America and Europe, TechDays in Sweden and SharePoint Connections Amsterdam, Internet Security Summit and many more events around the globe both in English and the Nordic languages. Featured in international and national media, both online and in specialty literature, as an industry leading expert.

Daniel Sörlöv is a recognized technical expert and advisor for security, compliance and trust in public and private cloud. Possesses a deep and developed understanding of how heavily regulated industries and public sector can use compliance and infor... Show more

Justin is the Co-Founder & CEO of Strike Graph, a security compliance company, which he incubated at Madrona Venture Labs in early 2020. As a serial entrepreneur with expertise in AI, cybersecurity and governance, he started Strike Graph to eliminate the confusion related to cybersecurity audit and certification processes. He likes making arcane cybersecurity standards plain and simple to achieve. As the CEO, Justin organizes strategic innovations at the crossroads of cybersecurity and compliance and focuses on helping customers get outsized value from Strike Graph. He also sets a foundational culture of employee growth. Based in Seattle, he previously served as the CTO of NextStep and Koru, which won the 2018 Most Impactful Startup award from Wharton People Analytics. Justin is a board member for the Ada Developers Academy, VALID8 Financial and Edify Software Consulting. He is the creator of the Training, Tracking & Placement System US Patent and the author of “Aligning curriculum and evidencing learning effectiveness using semantic mapping of learning assets,” which was published in the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJet). Justin earned a BA in English and Theater from Fort Lewis College.

Justin is the Co-Founder & CEO of Strike Graph, a security compliance company, which he incubated at Madrona Venture Labs in early 2020. As a serial entrepreneur with expertise in AI, cybersecurity and governance, he started Strike Graph to eliminate... Show more

With more than 18 years in cybersecurity, Malini Rao has extensive experience and expertise working globally for Fortune 500 clients in various areas of cybersecurity such as application security, cloud security, DevSecOps, security operations, governance, risk and compliance management, cyber risk management, IOT security and identity and access management.Malini has managed large multimillion dollar projects and large teams globally. She has rich experience working in various industry verticals like financial services, retail, consumer goods, energy as well as for oil and gas industry clients globally. She has worked as a program manager,CISO and a global practice head in the various roles she has taken on over the years. She is also an international speaker in conferences such as ISC2 and OWASP. She has received many awards and published in media as top 10 woman in cybersecurity. https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/women-in-security/women-in-security-powerplayers/

With more than 18 years in cybersecurity, Malini Rao has extensive experience and expertise working globally for Fortune 500 clients in various areas of cybersecurity such as application security, cloud security, DevSecOps, security operations, gover... Show more

Crystal Stranger, EA, author of The Small Business Tax Guide, wanted to help her tax clients who struggled with bookkeeping. She co-founded PeaCounts, a blockchain accounting software company providing easy and automated small business bookkeeping. PeaCounts is tokenizing to build a revolutionary new payroll system using the token PEA. This new, transparent payroll will promote fair wages and eliminate the need for black market labor.

Crystal Stranger, EA, author of The Small Business Tax Guide, wanted to help her tax clients who struggled with bookkeeping. She co-founded PeaCounts, a blockchain accounting software company providing easy and automated small business bookkeeping. P... Show more

Técnico Superior en Seguridad Informática (TECLAB, 2024) y estudiante de Abogacía (UAJFK); cursa la
Licenciatura en Seguridad Informática (UES21). Se especializa en GRC, protección de datos personales y
derecho del consumidor. Es Auditor interno ISO 27001 (IRAM) e ISO 22301 (TÜV Rheinland), idóneo en
mercado de capitales (CNV) y experto en Protección de Datos Personales (UES21).

Técnico Superior en Seguridad Informática (TECLAB, 2024) y estudiante de Abogacía (UAJFK); cursa la Licenciatura en Seguridad Informática (UES21). Se especializa en GRC, protección de datos personales y derecho del consumidor. Es Auditor interno IS... Show more

Mary Hardy has more than a decade of specialized experience as an in-house open source attorney for large tech companies, advising on all aspects of the use of, creation of, and interaction with open source. She helps enable the responsible contribution to and adoption of open source AI. She has advised on large-scale Linux kernel contributions, merger and remediation strategies, and authored and delivered open source training to thousands of engineers.

Mary Hardy has more than a decade of specialized experience as an in-house open source attorney for large tech companies, advising on all aspects of the use of, creation of, and interaction with open source. She helps enable the responsible contribut... Show more

Futurist Speaker and Author

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CEO of Equity Microgrids, LLC, Nature AI Energy
Head of GreenPatent.AI, a green technology aggregation FinTech platform
Head of iMicrogrids.AI, a green building microgrid operation and maintenance solution platform based on BIMBase
One of the drafters of the technical standards for building smart microgrids
Qualified as an electricity engineer, lawyer, patent attorney, and fund practitioner
IEEE Membership, IEEE Power & Energy Society Membership, and IEEE Transportation Electrification Council

CEO of Equity Microgrids, LLC, Nature AI Energy Head of GreenPatent.AI, a green technology aggregation FinTech platform Head of iMicrogrids.AI, a green building microgrid operation and maintenance solution platform based on BIMBase One of the draf... Show more

Attorney licensed in California since 2001, and Colorado since 2002, practicing juvenile, criminal, and family law as prosecutor, defense attorney, child’s legal representative, guardian ad litem, and child and family investigator, and special master. Served as training director for Office of Respondent Parent’s Counsel, Honorable Lee Baxter Fellow in Litigation, law clerk for Maria Elana James, Federal Judge in San Francisco, and guardian ad litem in family drug court. Previous certifications as Child Welfare Law Specialist and Certified Addictions Counselor.

Attorney licensed in California since 2001, and Colorado since 2002, practicing juvenile, criminal, and family law as prosecutor, defense attorney, child’s legal representative, guardian ad litem, and child and family investigator, and special master... Show more

Sabelo Zimu is a young man from South Africa. He is a specialist in Cyber Law. He holds an LLB from the University of South Africa and is currently pursuing an LLM in Cyber Law which explores various areas such as Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Data Protection and AI at the University of Johannesburg whereby he is writing on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Law.

Sabelo Zimu is a young man from South Africa. He is a specialist in Cyber Law. He holds an LLB from the University of South Africa and is currently pursuing an LLM in Cyber Law which explores various areas such as Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Data Pro... Show more

"As a J.D. holder and certified mediator with the Mediation Center of the Pacific (Hawaii), the Florida Supreme Court (Family Mediation), and the Tennessee Supreme Court (Family and General Civil Mediation), I possess a strong foundation in dispute resolution. Additionally, I serve as a divorce coach, helping individuals navigate the complexities of divorce. My work also extends to peacemaking and peacebuilding initiatives, where I strive to foster greater understanding, empathy, and harmony within communities."

"As a J.D. holder and certified mediator with the Mediation Center of the Pacific (Hawaii), the Florida Supreme Court (Family Mediation), and the Tennessee Supreme Court (Family and General Civil Mediation), I possess a strong foundation in dispu... Show more

Dr. Victoria J. Dinger is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator in County, Family, Dependency, Circuit Civil, and Appellate Court cases, as well as a Florida Qualified Arbitrator. As the Executive Director of the Institute of Mediation and Arbitration, she specializes in conflict resolution, mediation training, and arbitration services. With an extensive background in cognitive psychology and dispute resolution, Dr. Dinger has successfully mediated complex cases involving high-conflict personalities and multifaceted legal issues.
Dr. Dinger has presented at national and international conferences on mediation ethics, advanced negotiation strategies, and dispute resolution innovations. She serves on the Supreme Court of Florida Mediator Qualifications and Discipline Review Board and is the Co-Chair of the APFM Verified Training Committee. Her passion lies in equipping ADR professionals with the tools needed to navigate evolving challenges in conflict resolution.

Dr. Victoria J. Dinger is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator in County, Family, Dependency, Circuit Civil, and Appellate Court cases, as well as a Florida Qualified Arbitrator. As the Executive Director of the Institute of Mediation and Arbit... Show more

Harold Oehler is the primary author of the Florida Mediation Best Practices Handbook, Florida’s first best practices handbook for mediation. Harold is one of only approximately 140 mediators in the United States to be inducted into the American College of Civil Trial Mediators. He is also a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Mr. Oehler is past Chairman of the Mediation and Arbitration Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and serves on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. In 2022, Harold received the ADR Section’s MVP Award for his work in engaging mediators, trial lawyers and their clients to improve mediation together. This CLE is part of that ongoing collaborative effort.

Mr. Oehler has sat in every seat in the mediation room during his legal career having worked both as a trial lawyer and as an in-house General Counsel who attended mediations throughout the country in the decision maker’s seat. Having spent more than three decades mediating from every seat in the room, Harold’s unique legal and business background allows him to connect with decision makers, adjusters and trial lawyers during mediation.

Harold Oehler is the primary author of the Florida Mediation Best Practices Handbook, Florida’s first best practices handbook for mediation. Harold is one of only approximately 140 mediators in the United States to be inducted into the American Coll... Show more