Chelsea manages Harvard's environmental data inventory and serves as product owner for its carbon accounting platform. In this role, she leads the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of emissions data across a large and complex portfolio, ensuring alignment and compliance with evolving local and state climate regulations while supporting Harvard’s institution-wide decarbonization efforts.

Chelsea’s work sits at the intersection of sustainability, environmental compliance, and data systems. She brings a multidisciplinary approach that integrates technical analysis, policy interpretation, and stakeholder collaboration, partnering with operational leaders, sustainability teams, and decision-makers to translate complex data into actionable insights. She is particularly passionate about building and stewarding scalable sustainability data systems that enable informed decision-making, transparent reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Chelsea’s academic background is anchored in philosophy and environmental studies, which informs her interest in the ethical dimensions of climate action and institutional responsibility. She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management.

Chelsea manages Harvard's environmental data inventory and serves as product owner for its carbon accounting platform. In this role, she leads the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of emissions data across a large and complex portfolio... Show more

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

Julia Kurkowski is founder and CEO of aimea, the real-time voice AI for structured first interviews in hiring, high-risk under the EU AI Act. Trained as an organizational psychologist, she builds aimea with orchestrated coding agents: 60 skills, 40 hook scripts and a plan chat that judges every package before a human merges. aimea holds 5 signed pilot agreements with German companies. Julia is overall winner of the Harbour Founder Summit Hamburg 2025, chosen from hundreds of applicants and sixteen startups that pitched across four categories, which took aimea to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco on 6 November 2026. She holds an EXIST Women grant.

Julia Kurkowski is founder and CEO of aimea, the real-time voice AI for structured first interviews in hiring, high-risk under the EU AI Act. Trained as an organizational psychologist, she builds aimea with orchestrated coding agents: 60 skills, 40 h... Show more

Tanmay S Dikshit
Founder – Cyber Sanskar
is a highly energetic keynote speaker, master trainer, and cyber-intelligence thought leader with over 25+ years of international-level experience in advanced technologies and digital innovation ecosystems. He regularly delivers mission-critical training to military personnel, intelligence units, detectives, and security forces, and is a trusted spokesperson on Cyber Industry & Digital Transformation at leading organizations, universities, and institutions. He actively contributes to academia as a Board of Studies Member and Member of the Departmental Advisory Board, shaping industry-aligned curricula. He has received prestigious Hall of Fame recognition as an Information Security Researcher for responsibly reporting security vulnerabilities across 50+ internal systems of reputed international organizations. His expert insights are regularly featured on reputed radio stations, newspapers, print media, and national TV news channels, and today many of students trained under his guidance are successfully working across the global cyber and technology ecosystem, building impactful careers and strong professional reputations worldwide.

Tanmay S Dikshit Founder – Cyber Sanskar is a highly energetic keynote speaker, master trainer, and cyber-intelligence thought leader with over 25+ years of international-level experience in advanced technologies and digital innovation ecosystems. ... Show more

Paula Grzegorzewska is the Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Linux Foundation Europe, where she leads initiatives to strengthen the presence of global open technologies across the EU. Based in Brussels, she works at the intersection of digital policy, open source software, and the digital transformation of public services and has over six years of experience in the digital policy landscape. Prior to joining the Linux Foundation, she served as the Strategic Partnerships Director at OpenForum Europe, a prominent think tank where she managed engagements with global partners across government, academia, and industry. She participated in many research projects, including as a co-author of the European Commission’s landmark 2021 study on the economic impact of open source software and hardware. She holds a Master’s degree in New Media and Communications from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and is a frequent speaker and moderator at international forums, focusing on how open source can drive innovation, interoperability, and trusted infrastructure.

Paula Grzegorzewska is the Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Linux Foundation Europe, where she leads initiatives to strengthen the presence of global open technologies across the EU. Based in Brussels, she works at the intersection of digita... Show more

Christophe Troessaert is an independent IT consultant and founder of Sparkx IT, specialising in Azure architecture, identity management and cloud security.

Fifteen years in the field, four of them at Microsoft as a Premier Field Engineer. In defence, he has worked with NATO for ten years — Headquarters, DIANA, NAEW, CSO, SHAPE. In pharmaceuticals, with UCB. And today with ORES, an energy network operator, on IAM and cloud security. Since 2025, he has served as a reserve NCO with the Belgian Defence, as an Azure Solution Architect.

Christophe Troessaert is an independent IT consultant and founder of Sparkx IT, specialising in Azure architecture, identity management and cloud security. Fifteen years in the field, four of them at Microsoft as a Premier Field Engineer. In defen... Show more

Mr. Silva is a founding member of Adams Silva & McNally LLP. Mr. Silva’s legal career has been dedicated to education law and provides him with diverse legal expertise including representation of school districts in special education, students, labor and employment matters, charter schools and general education law. He has appeared on behalf of clients in state and federal court, before the Public Employment Relations Board, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Office for Civil Rights and the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Mr. Silva’s passion for education originated when he was an elementary school teacher in the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Later, while a student at Rutgers University School of Law, he worked at the Special Education Law Clinic, representing students and their parents in a range of special education matters. The knowledge gained during this time gives Mr. Silva valuable insight into the representation of his education clients.

Mr. Silva is a prolific speaker and skilled trainer. He conducts workshops for education decision-makers in conjunction with the California School Boards Association, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, the California Latino School Boards Association, the Association of California School Administrators, LRP, the San Diego Council of Administrators of Special Education, and for individual school district clients. Topics have included superintendent contracts, special education issues, labor relations, and Brown Act compliance.

During law school, he was co-recipient of the A. Jennifer Smaldone Memorial prize in recognition of his contribution to the legal rights of the disabled and was named one of Hispanic Business Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Hispanic Leaders of 2009.

Mr. Silva is a founding member of Adams Silva & McNally LLP. Mr. Silva’s legal career has been dedicated to education law and provides him with diverse legal expertise including representation of school districts in special education, students, labor... Show more

Alora Frederick is the Founding CMO at DSALTA, where she leads commercialization strategy for a compliance platform helping companies navigate security, compliance and emerging AI governance requirements. She has spent more than a decade working with startups and emerging technology companies across go-to-market strategy, product commercialization and strategic partnerships, and has advised more than 100 organizations. Her work focuses on translating complex technologies and regulatory requirements into practical strategies companies can actually use.

Alora Frederick is the Founding CMO at DSALTA, where she leads commercialization strategy for a compliance platform helping companies navigate security, compliance and emerging AI governance requirements. She has spent more than a decade working with... Show more

Rildo Antonio Souza is doing a Master's degree in Computer Science at the State University of Londrina (UEL, Brazil) and holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems from UNICAMP (University of Campinas, Brazil). With over 15 years of experience in the IT field, including ten years in the security domain, he currently works as a Senior Security Analyst at CAIS/RNP, which is the Brazilian Research and Academic Network CSIRT. His primary interests lie in Incident Handling, Intrusion Systems, Vulnerability Analysis, and Network Monitoring.

Rildo Antonio Souza is doing a Master's degree in Computer Science at the State University of Londrina (UEL, Brazil) and holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems from UNICAMP (University of Campinas, Brazil). With over 15 years of experience ... Show more

Shikha Sharma is a Senior Data Engineer at Pure Insurance, where she builds large-scale data ingestion and streaming pipelines on Spark and Databricks. Her work focuses on bronze-layer pipeline engineering, EAV-based data architectures, and compliance-driven encryption pipelines for regulated data. She has designed change-data-capture streaming jobs, integrated diverse sources from SQL Server to REST APIs, and deployed FastAPI data services in production. Before moving into insurance data, Shikha worked in clinical research data engineering and science policy,experience that shapes her practical approach to turning messy, highly regulated data into reliable foundations for analytics.

Shikha Sharma is a Senior Data Engineer at Pure Insurance, where she builds large-scale data ingestion and streaming pipelines on Spark and Databricks. Her work focuses on bronze-layer pipeline engineering, EAV-based data architectures, and complianc... Show more

Born and raised. Nearly derailed a few times. Took a left, then a right, but always landed back in front of a screen. Computer and information science fanatic.

Born and raised. Nearly derailed a few times. Took a left, then a right, but always landed back in front of a screen. Computer and information science fanatic. Show more

TAMRA J. KAUFMAN

Ms. Kaufman is a Partner in the Los Angeles office of Adams Silva & McNally LLP. Ms. Kaufman’s legal career has been dedicated to education law and provides her with diverse legal expertise, including representation of school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools in special education, student discipline, charter school compliance, and general education law. She has appeared on behalf of clients before the U.S. District Court, the California Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, and the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Ms. Kaufman’s passion for education originated through her mother, a lifelong educator with more than 50 years of public education service and former Superintendent. That early connection to public education inspired Ms. Kaufman to earn a California multiple-subject teaching credential alongside her legal studies. She earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, where she served as Executive Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review. The perspective she gained through both her teaching background and her deep roots in education gives Ms. Kaufman valuable insight into the representation of her school district clients.

Through more than 25 years of practice, Ms. Kaufman has built a reputation as a skilled advocate in complex special education proceedings in California. She regularly represents clients before the Office of Administrative Hearings in due process hearings and has secured significant victories for her school district clients across a range of IDEA issues, including FAPE, assessments, eligibility, placement, behavioral intervention, and manifestation determination. Most recently, Ms. Kaufman successfully represented Glendale Unified School District in OAH Case No. 2025120710 (February 2026), in which the administrative law judge ruled in the District’s favor on an expedited due process hearing, finding that the District had no obligation to conduct a manifestation determination review for the disciplinary removals at issue. Her victories also extend to the federal court. In G.G. v. Conejo Valley Unified School District, the U.S. District Court affirmed her prior OAH decision in the District’s favor, holding that the District offered the student an appropriate program, that a lack of parent cooperation does not constitute a denial of meaningful IEP participation, and that recreational therapy is a therapy, not a disability, for purposes of the assessment.

Ms. Kaufman is a prolific speaker and skilled trainer. She conducts workshops and training sessions for administrators and education decision-makers for school district clients throughout Southern California. Topics have included legally defensible assessments, compliant IEPs, Section 504 Plans, student discipline, and the latest developments in special education law.

TAMRA J. KAUFMAN Ms. Kaufman is a Partner in the Los Angeles office of Adams Silva & McNally LLP. Ms. Kaufman’s legal career has been dedicated to education law and provides her with diverse legal expertise, including representation of school dist... Show more

I'm a local government official in the Information Department of the City of Hiroshima. I'm a leading expert on DX human resource development for local government officials and hold a Master of Science in Instructional Systems. I'm currently a doctoral student at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hiroshima City University, researching DX skill surveys of local government officials and developing an individualized optimal learning system based on instructional design theory. I previously served as a board member of the Japan Registered Information Security Specialist Association (JP-RISSA), having completed my term.

I'm a local government official in the Information Department of the City of Hiroshima. I'm a leading expert on DX human resource development for local government officials and hold a Master of Science in Instructional Systems. I'm currently a doctor... Show more

Land deals involving international capital carry risks most domestic transactions don't, currency exposure, unfamiliar regulatory environments, and partners who can't easily verify a deal from a distance.

Land deals involving international capital carry risks most domestic transactions don't, currency exposure, unfamiliar regulatory environments, and partners who can't easily verify a deal from a distance. Show more

Project and Digital Transformation Leader with over 8 years of experience driving modernization and operational efficiency in the public sector. Expert in the implementation of governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001) and cybersecurity, essential to ensure operational continuity and the protection of citizens’ sensitive data. Proven track record in public sector digitalization, positioning a municipality among the top 2 nationwide, and cybersecurity speaker.

Project and Digital Transformation Leader with over 8 years of experience driving modernization and operational efficiency in the public sector. Expert in the implementation of governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001) and cybersecurity, essential to ... Show more

Data Engineer with 4+ years of experience at AWS building scalable data platforms, ETL pipelines, and cloud-native analytics solutions. Proven track record of designing and automating data workflows using AWS Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and Airflow, improving pipeline efficiency by up to 80% and data accuracy by 20%. Experienced in building distributed data systems handling 100K+ to multi-million record datasets across 100+ AWS services, enabling reliable enterprise reporting and financial forecasting. Strong expertise in Python, SQL, and AWS data services with focus on data modeling, pipeline orchestration, and production-grade architecture. Proven success delivering scalable data solutions through cross-functional collaboration across engineering, finance, and product teams.

Data Engineer with 4+ years of experience at AWS building scalable data platforms, ETL pipelines, and cloud-native analytics solutions. Proven track record of designing and automating data workflows using AWS Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and Airflow, impr... Show more

Caroline Schlobach da Costa ist Apothekerin, Head of Drug Safety und EU-Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) bei der APOGEPHA Arzneimittel GmbH - 1882 in Dresden gegründet, steht APOGEPHA für mehr als 140 Jahre Erfahrung im Arzneimittelbereich. Fast genau so weit zurück reichen erste urologische Forschungen und Produktentwicklungen. Heute gehört APOGEPHA zu den führenden deutschen Unternehmen in der Urologie.

Caroline verbindet Arzneimittelsicherheit, regulatorischer Compliance und pharmazeutischer Praxis mit ihrer Leidenschaft für Künstliche Intelligenz und digitale Transformation.
Ihr beruflicher Weg reicht von der Leitung mehrerer Apotheken über die erfolgreiche Gründung, Entwicklung und den Verkauf einer eigenen Apotheke bis hin zur Tätigkeit als pharmazeutische Inspektorin bei der Landesdirektion Sachsen. Heute verantwortet sie die Pharmakovigilanz bei APOGEPHA und treibt als interne KI-Expertin die Einführung innovativer KI-Lösungen in regulierten Umgebungen voran.
Als fachliche Projektleiterin von PV Lens, einem KI-gestützten System für das Literaturmonitoring und die Bewertung von Arzneimittelsicherheitsdaten, beschäftigt sie und Ihr Team sich intensiv mit der Frage, wie Generative AI sicher, transparent und regulatorisch konform in der Pharmabranche eingesetzt werden kann. Ihr Schwerpunkt liegt auf Human-in-the-Loop-Konzepten, KI-Governance, Datenintegrität, Computerized System Validation (CSV) sowie den Anforderungen des EU AI Acts.
Caroline ist überzeugt, dass die Zukunft der Pharmakovigilanz nicht in autonomen Entscheidungen, sondern in der intelligenten Zusammenarbeit von Mensch und KI liegt – mit dem Ziel, Patientensicherheit, Effizienz und regulatorische Exzellenz gleichermaßen zu stärken.

Caroline Schlobach da Costa ist Apothekerin, Head of Drug Safety und EU-Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) bei der APOGEPHA Arzneimittel GmbH - 1882 in Dresden gegründet, steht APOGEPHA für mehr als 140 Jahre Erfahrung im Arzneimittelberei... Show more

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

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

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

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

Åsmund Brokke er fagleder fysisk sikkerhet i politiets fellestjenester. Han har 12 års erfaring fra forsvaret og arbeidet som elektriker. Utdanning med bachelor i internasjonal beredskap, befalsskole, videregående befalsutdanning fra luftkrigsskolen og fagbrev.

Åsmund har ledet utviklingen av et nyskapende system for fysisk sikring av bygg i politiet som har gitt både sikkerhetsmessige og økonomiske gevinster for etaten.

Åsmund Brokke er fagleder fysisk sikkerhet i politiets fellestjenester. Han har 12 års erfaring fra forsvaret og arbeidet som elektriker. Utdanning med bachelor i internasjonal beredskap, befalsskole, videregående befalsutdanning fra luftkrigsskolen ... Show more

Manager of AI and Legal Technology Adoption at an international AmLaw 200 law firm, where she helps professionals turn Microsoft 365 Copilot and generative AI into meaningful, human-centered transformation.
A seasoned speaker and trainer with nearly two decades of experience, Mel has been presenting for as long as she has been training. She delivers engaging, practical sessions in both English and Spanish, connecting with global audiences through clarity, energy, and real-world relevance. Her background spans legal technology, innovation, logistics, and aviation, allowing her to bridge business, technology, and culture with ease.
She is the co-founder of Rockstar Women in AI & Security and SabIAs, and an Advisor at Altruva.AI.
Her mission is simple: to make AI adoption human, inclusive, and transformative. One connection. One prompt. One match at a time.

Manager of AI and Legal Technology Adoption at an international AmLaw 200 law firm, where she helps professionals turn Microsoft 365 Copilot and generative AI into meaningful, human-centered transformation. A seasoned speaker and trainer with nearly... Show more

Pralhad Giri is Director of the Payment Systems Department at Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, where he heads the CBDC Division and Innovation Office. Over more than two decades at the central bank he has led national payment infrastructure modernization, including Nepal's electronic cheque clearing programme and the design of MICR cheque and clearing operational standards, and he authored the feasibility study that established the country's regulatory sandbox and innovation hub. He has served as Nepal Rastra Bank's focal officer for UNCDF and IFC financial inclusion and MSME finance initiatives, as Alternative Director on the Alliance for Financial Inclusion's Financial Inclusion Data and Impact Working Group, and as an Executive Committee member of the Global Impact FinTech Forum. His current work centres on central bank digital currency design, open banking, and the security and resilience of AI-enabled payment systems. He holds postgraduate qualifications in economics and finance from Tribhuvan University, an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, and executive credentials in fintech and regulatory innovation from Cambridge Judge Business School and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Pralhad Giri is Director of the Payment Systems Department at Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, where he heads the CBDC Division and Innovation Office. Over more than two decades at the central bank he has led national payment infrastruct... Show more

Kelsey Ratcliffe is the Founder of KR Criminal Profiling & Analysis and a commercial security consultant with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. A former Lieutenant, child abuse investigator, hostage negotiator, and incident commander, she specializes in workplace violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment, de-escalation strategies, and employee wellness.

Kelsey helps organizations identify concerning behaviors before they escalate into violence, develop practical prevention strategies, and create safer environments for employees, customers, and stakeholders. Her presentations combine real-world experience, behavioral science, and actionable de-escalation tools that audiences can immediately apply in the workplace.

She has delivered training to construction, corporate, educational, and community audiences on topics including workplace violence prevention, behavioral indicators of risk, conflict de-escalation, and resilience through mindfulness practices.

Kelsey Ratcliffe is the Founder of KR Criminal Profiling & Analysis and a commercial security consultant with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. A former Lieutenant, child abuse investigator, hostage negotiator, and incident commander, she ... Show more

Bisi Adeyemo is a privacy and technology lawyer who advises clients at the intersection of data, digital innovation, advertising, marketing and regulatory risk. Her practice is focused on helping companies navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of U.S. and global privacy, data security, AI, and advertising laws, with a particular emphasis on translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions.

Bisi Adeyemo is a privacy and technology lawyer who advises clients at the intersection of data, digital innovation, advertising, marketing and regulatory risk. Her practice is focused on helping companies navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of U... Show more

Janine Anthony Bowen is Of Counsel in BakerHostetler’s Atlanta office. She is a top-level technology law strategist and negotiator with more than 30 years of experience with technology companies. She counsels clients and negotiates enterprise-changing commercial deals for the acquisition, licensing, and commercialization of technology, data intellectual property, and artificial intelligence (AI). She has negotiated deals with billions of dollars in cumulative value, and has considerable experience in digital transformation, privacy, and cybersecurity. With her background as a project manager, technology consultant and engineer, plus a decade-long tenure working in technology companies, Janine is known for pragmatism and her ability to get landscape-changing technology deals done.

Prior to practicing law Janine worked at Accenture and IBM. In addition to her Juris Doctor degree, Janine has both BS and MS degrees in Industrial Engineering.

Janine Anthony Bowen is Of Counsel in BakerHostetler’s Atlanta office. She is a top-level technology law strategist and negotiator with more than 30 years of experience with technology companies. She counsels clients and negotiates enterprise-chang... Show more

Donald Woodard is a nationally recognized transactional lawyer and trusted advisor to some of the most influential artists, producers, and executives in the music industry. As Managing Partner and co-founder of Carter+Woodard, an Atlanta-based boutique entertainment and sports law firm, he brings decades of experience navigating complex deals across recording, publishing, brand partnerships, and beyond.

His music roster includes Grammy Award-winning producers Tricky Stewart and D'Mile, Big Boi of OutKast, Emmy Award winning actress and recording artist Storm Reid, and platinum-certified rising star NLE Choppa, among many others. He is a leader in artificial intelligence in music, clearing the first sample of an AI generated song, Sexxy Red’s use of BBL Drizzy in her song “U My Everything”. His transactional work spans recording agreements, producer deals, sync licensing, publishing, and high-value brand partnerships across the full spectrum of the music business.

He also serves as trusted counsel to Central City Productions, the producers behind the Stellar Awards, Black Music Honors, and Black History Honors, reflecting a practice that extends from frontline talent to the institutions that shape Black music and culture.

Woodard has been recognized as a Top Music Lawyer by Billboard Magazine and a Top Hollywood Entertainment Lawyer by Variety on a recurring basis, and as a Georgia Super Lawyer. He holds degrees from Morehouse College and Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Donald Woodard is a nationally recognized transactional lawyer and trusted advisor to some of the most influential artists, producers, and executives in the music industry. As Managing Partner and co-founder of Carter+Woodard, an Atlanta-based boutiq... Show more

Maria Williams is a Corporate Compliance Consultant with extensive experience helping organizations navigate governance, risk management, and control frameworks in complex enterprise environments.
Her passion lies at the intersection of Microsoft Power Platform, AI adoption, compliance, and responsible innovation. Maria focuses on helping organizations enable makers, automate business processes, and adopt emerging technologies while maintaining appropriate governance, security, and regulatory oversight.
Drawing from real-world experience in compliance and enterprise controls, she shares practical approaches for Power Platform governance, citizen development programs, AI and Copilot oversight, audit readiness, and risk-informed decision making.
Maria enjoys connecting with technology professionals, business leaders, and makers who are working to balance innovation with accountability in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Maria Williams is a Corporate Compliance Consultant with extensive experience helping organizations navigate governance, risk management, and control frameworks in complex enterprise environments. Her passion lies at the intersection of Microsoft Po... Show more

As organisations deploy AI systems and autonomous agents, new security risks are emerging around tool access, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and agent interaction with enterprise data and infrastructure.

My work focuses on understanding these risks through AI security research and practical work in regulated environments.

I help teams identify new AI attack surfaces and deploy AI systems more securely.

As organisations deploy AI systems and autonomous agents, new security risks are emerging around tool access, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and agent interaction with enterprise data and infrastructure. My work focuses on understanding these risks... Show more

Ben Smith is the Chief Business Officer and Head of Advisory at Coinsub, where he guides major financial institutions and payment providers on adopting stablecoins, programmable money, and tokenized asset infrastructure. With over 25 years of international experience, Ben spent more than 15 years as a Partner at BCG, Bain, and Oliver Wyman, alongside executive roles leading strategy for a Tier 1 US bank and launching the global banking vertical for a fintech unicorn. He holds an MBA from HEC Paris and speaks globally on the future of banking, digital asset regulation, and modern market infrastructure.

Ben Smith is the Chief Business Officer and Head of Advisory at Coinsub, where he guides major financial institutions and payment providers on adopting stablecoins, programmable money, and tokenized asset infrastructure. With over 25 years of interna... Show more

Co-Lead / Leader AI Red Teaming OWASP AI Exchange

Behnaz Karimi is AI Security Researcher and the Founder of the RAID-AI Framework. She is also a Co-Author, Co-Lead, Leader AI Red Teaming at OWASP AI Exchange, where she actively contributes to advancing security practices for AI systems.

She has played a key role in OWASP initiatives, including contributing to the GenAI Red Teaming Guide for the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications & Generative AI. Behnaz is a speaker at Global AppSec Barcelona and has spoken at OWASP Chapter Germany. She was also invited as a panelist on AI Governance at the ISACA Conference 2025.

Leveraging the liaison relationship between OWASP AI Exchange and EU AI Act initiatives, Behnaz has contributed technical input and support to EU AI Act–related efforts, helping align AI security and red teaming practices with emerging regulatory requirements.

With over 14 years of experience in computer engineering and network security, Behnaz has held roles such as Security Engineer, Network Administrator, and Security Consultant across diverse organizations in Germany. She brings extensive Big 4 audit experience, working with major automobile companies, and has deep expertise in secure AI software implementation, AI threat modeling, and adversarial AI resilience.

Co-Lead / Leader AI Red Teaming OWASP AI Exchange Behnaz Karimi is AI Security Researcher and the Founder of the RAID-AI Framework. She is also a Co-Author, Co-Lead, Leader AI Red Teaming at OWASP AI Exchange, where she actively contributes to adv... Show more

Cybersecurity researcher and a graduate of Best of the Best (BoB), Korea's next-generation security leader program, with a bachelor's degree in Information Security. Focused on data privacy and AI security, bridging technical security frameworks with global regulatory-compliance standards.

Cybersecurity researcher and a graduate of Best of the Best (BoB), Korea's next-generation security leader program, with a bachelor's degree in Information Security. Focused on data privacy and AI security, bridging technical security frameworks with... Show more