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

Craig Williams

Craig Williams

With more than 30 years of experience in security and technology leadership, Craig Williams is a trusted expert in building, governing, and optimizing secure digital environments. His career spans enterprise security strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with deep specialization in HIPAA, PCI, NIST, ISO, and GDPR frameworks. Recognized as an industry leader in AI Governance, Craig helps organizations adopt artificial intelligence responsibly by establishing ethical, compliant, and transparent guardrails. Known for his practical, business‑aligned approach to protecting data and enabling innovation, he has guided numerous organizations through complex compliance landscapes while implementing scalable, resilient security programs. Craig continues to champion best practices that ensure organizations remain secure, compliant, and future‑ready.

With more than 30 years of experience in security and technology leadership, Craig Williams is a trusted expert in building, governing, and optimizing secure digital environments. His career spans enterprise security strategy, risk management, and re... Show more

Helena Secaf

Helena Secaf

Helena Secaf dos Santos is a lawyer and researcher with experience in privacy, data protection, and digital regulation. She holds a Master’s degree in Law and Development from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV Direito SP), supported by the Mario Henrique Simonsen Teaching and Research Scholarship. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the same institution, with partial support from the Sr. Luiz Simões Lopes Merit Scholarship. Currently, she serves as Research Coordinator at InternetLab and Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Helena Secaf dos Santos is a lawyer and researcher with experience in privacy, data protection, and digital regulation. She holds a Master’s degree in Law and Development from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV Direito SP), supported by the Mario Henrique ... Show more

Inger Liepelt

Inger Liepelt

Inger is an interaction designer, developer and e-government specialist with experience across privacy-by-design, user-centered development, and legal technology. After several years of working as an IT-consultant, she is stepping into the role of product manager and domain advisor for Team Dolly, where she oversees the development of synthetic data solutions that enable safer, more efficient innovation across Nav's systems.

Inger is an interaction designer, developer and e-government specialist with experience across privacy-by-design, user-centered development, and legal technology. After several years of working as an IT-consultant, she is stepping into the role of pr... Show more

Vaishali Avhad

Vaishali Avhad

An independent OSS consultant with over 14  years’ experience, she is an expert in the concept of OSPOs, and specializes in defining OSPO strategy, governance, OSPO roles, and stakeholder processes. She has led OSS license scanning, risk analysis, while collaborating across legal, quality, infrastructure, information security, and development functions aligning with OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230. Expert in empowering organizations with mature OSS compliance frameworks, and compliance.

An independent OSS consultant with over 14  years’ experience, she is an expert in the concept of OSPOs, and specializes in defining OSPO strategy, governance, OSPO roles, and stakeholder processes. She has led OSS license scanning, risk analysis, w... Show more

Richard Huot DDS, FAGD, ChFC

Richard Huot DDS, FAGD, ChFC

Dr. Richard Huot is the founder of Beachside Dental Consultants, Inc., and started his consulting firm in 2004. Rick is also the Chief Business Development Officer for Velmeni, an AI assisted diagnostic software for dental practices. www.velmeni.com/about
As a Key Opinion Leader, he has lectured at many meetings on topics such as leadership issues, career transitioning, financial planning, and buying/selling dental practices. His articles have been featured in Becker’s Dental Review, Dental Products Report, Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, Dental Practice Report, ADA News, AGD Impact, and other state dental journals.
Dr. Huot retired from the USAF Reserve Dental Corps, after 30 years of military duty and was a private practice owner from 1985 to 2008. Rick still practices clinical dentistry today on a per diem basis, while doing concurrent consulting for the same practices.
He served on the Florida Dental Association Board of Trustees and as ADA Vice President for two years, and was Chair of the AGD Council on Legislative and Government Affairs.
Rick earned his dental degree from Northwestern University, and graduated from the College of Financial Planning (CFP) in 1996, and is a graduate of the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) program at the American College of Financial Services. Dr. Huot completed his term as Chair of the ADA Council on Member’s Insurance and Retirement Plans in 2023.

Dr. Richard Huot is the founder of Beachside Dental Consultants, Inc., and started his consulting firm in 2004. Rick is also the Chief Business Development Officer for Velmeni, an AI assisted diagnostic software for dental practices. www.velmeni.com/... Show more

EEA Ketelaars

EEA Ketelaars

Seasoned General Counsel, expert in quickly getting to the core of where the legal function can be improved and leveraged to deliver maximum value creation, decreasing cost, minimizing risk, and increasing efficiency and ROI.
Proven track record of delivering pragmatic, business-focused, legal risk frameworks across jurisdictions (30+ countries in EMEA) and industries (including heavily regulated sectors such as finance, life sciences, mobility and FMCG), after being blue-chip, magic circle law firm trained.

Seasoned General Counsel, expert in quickly getting to the core of where the legal function can be improved and leveraged to deliver maximum value creation, decreasing cost, minimizing risk, and increasing efficiency and ROI. Proven track record of... Show more

Maddalena Castellani

Maddalena Castellani

Avvocato iscritta all'Albo di Milano dal 2007, contitolare dello Studio Legale Triberti Castellani. Membro della Task Force AI Liability della Commissione Europea (CEPS) e Consigliere di Amm. di Infratel Italia (MIMIT). Professore a contratto presso Università di Verona, Politecnico di Milano e Universidade Federal da Bahia. Tra le sue pubblicazioni, L'IA oltre le 4 leggi della robotica (Goware, 2020). Paper accettato a WE ROBOT 2026, Berlino. Ad AI Conf presenta un framework sulla responsabilità indiretta dei fornitori di sistemi agentici, tra licensing, data governance e standard of care con il CTO di AI.ANIMA.

Avvocato iscritta all'Albo di Milano dal 2007, contitolare dello Studio Legale Triberti Castellani. Membro della Task Force AI Liability della Commissione Europea (CEPS) e Consigliere di Amm. di Infratel Italia (MIMIT). Professore a contratto presso ... Show more

Oluchi Uchegbu

Oluchi Uchegbu

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

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

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

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

Emmanuel Kwasi Gadasu

Emmanuel Kwasi Gadasu

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

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

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

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

Joseph Tromba

Joseph Tromba

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

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

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

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

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

Tonje Østgård

Tonje Østgård

Tonje Østgård er utdannet kriminolog og lektor fra Universitetet i Oslo. Hun har jobbet med sikkerhetsfaget siden 2017, da hun ble ansatt i Nasjonal sikkerhetsmyndighet. Siden februar 2022 har hun jobbet med personellsikkerhet i DNB.

Tonje Østgård er utdannet kriminolog og lektor fra Universitetet i Oslo. Hun har jobbet med sikkerhetsfaget siden 2017, da hun ble ansatt i Nasjonal sikkerhetsmyndighet. Siden februar 2022 har hun jobbet med personellsikkerhet i DNB. Show more

Adeoye Bolatito

Adeoye Bolatito

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

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

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

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

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

Binuel Phale

Binuel Phale

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

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

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

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

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

Rodrigo Piubello

Rodrigo Piubello

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

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

Joshua Walitt

Joshua Walitt

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

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

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

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

Etienne Jacquot

Etienne Jacquot

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

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

Peninah Igaga

Peninah Igaga

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

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

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

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

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

Ayomide Junaid

Ayomide Junaid

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

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

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

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

Peter Vasey

Peter Vasey

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

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

Ruben van Well

Ruben van Well

Ruben has been working for the Netherlands police for over 23 years. He started patrolling the streets of Rotterdam and had a great variety of functions, from Riot police to assistant public prosecutor immigration and criminal law and from detective to account manager public private partnership in the cybercrime unit of Rotterdam. Innovation has been a common thread throughout his career. Always looking for possibilities to make policework better, easier and more effective. With an aim to boost safety & security and/or the service provided by the police. After guiding various experiments throughout the organization. He has found a passion to fight cybercrime. In his current role regarding public private partnerships, he connects people and organizations in a joint fight against cybercrime.

Ruben has been working for the Netherlands police for over 23 years. He started patrolling the streets of Rotterdam and had a great variety of functions, from Riot police to assistant public prosecutor immigration and criminal law and from detective ... Show more

Sani Ammani

Sani Ammani

Sani Ammani is a Nigerian lawyer and legislative drafting consultant focused on digital rights, criminal justice reform and gender equality. He works clause by clause on primary legislation, sharpening offence definitions, tightening procedure, and building survivor safeguards that investigators and courts can use. He supports state-level reform and justice-sector capacity-building across Northern Nigeria, working with public institutions and development partners to produce legal texts that hold up in real cases. He is a PhD research student in Law, holds an LLM from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.

Sani Ammani is a Nigerian lawyer and legislative drafting consultant focused on digital rights, criminal justice reform and gender equality. He works clause by clause on primary legislation, sharpening offence definitions, tightening procedure, and b... Show more

Sabina Smith

Sabina Smith

Sabina Smith, M.A. holds a Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Management along with a Bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies. With over ten years of varied experience in law enforcement, she has undertaken numerous roles. Transitioning from law enforcement, Sabina accepted a Senior Adjudication position in 2023, where she was responsible for adjudicating complex mental health claims.

In 2024, Sabina earned appointment as BC Bylaw Adjudicator from the Ministry of Attorney General where she manages disputes between local governments and members of the public. Sabina is principal and lead facilitator of the Canadian Center for Applied Insight Conflict Resolution in Kamloops, BC, where she facilitates workplace mediations and trains professionals on the practical application of the Insight approach to Conflict analysis and resolution, focusing on the importance of conscious and targeted curiosity to manage conflict in the moment. Her engaging public speaking style and ability to distill complex theories into memorable metaphors have garnered her praise in training sessions and workshops across North America.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Sabina is an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor across North America and teaches the martial art in the Interior of British Columbia, with a special focus on empowering women through her classes.

Sabina Smith, M.A. holds a Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Management along with a Bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies. With over ten years of varied experience in law enforcement, she has undertaken numerous roles. Transitioning from law e... Show more

Keith Busingye

Keith Busingye

I am Busingye Keith, a lecturer, legal researcher and Head of Department at King Ceasor University in Uganda.

I am passionate about legal Technology growth in Africa and I am a self proclaimed Pan African.

I am Busingye Keith, a lecturer, legal researcher and Head of Department at King Ceasor University in Uganda. I am passionate about legal Technology growth in Africa and I am a self proclaimed Pan African. Show more

Vlad Cohen

Vlad Cohen

Vlad Cohen is experienced auditor and CEO of multiple companies, with 20 years of experience in the field of cybersecurity and compliance, where he has worked for various Fortune 500 clients. His primary focus is compliance frameworks such as NIS2, ISO 27001, DORA and other frameworks

Vlad Cohen is experienced auditor and CEO of multiple companies, with 20 years of experience in the field of cybersecurity and compliance, where he has worked for various Fortune 500 clients. His primary focus is compliance frameworks such as NIS2, I... Show more

Svein Waage

Svein Waage

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, Tolletaten og Mattilsynet. I dag er han Partner i Gritera-konsernet og daglig leder for Gritera Security som leverer sikkerhetsrådgivning.

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, To... Show more

Randy Durfee

Randy Durfee

I Teach K9 Handlers Everything K9 SAR Tracking, From Scent Cone, Scent Movement, how to get a scent article

I Teach K9 Handlers Everything K9 SAR Tracking, From Scent Cone, Scent Movement, how to get a scent article Show more

Carlo Mauceli

Carlo Mauceli

Attualmente consulente per hobby.
Sonostato Chief Technology e Security Officer della filiale italiana di Microsoft dal 2013 al 2024 con la responsabilità di promuovere l’innovazione del Paese, gestendo i rapporti con le government élites, l’agenzia per la sicurezza nazionale, i leader accademici e i decisori pubblici e contribuendo alla definizione di una politica tecnologica funzionale alla digitalizzazione del territorio.
Contestualmente, sono stato consulente per la definizione e l’aggiornamento della politica e della strategia di RINA in materia di cyber security connesse all’esercizio dell’attività di impresa nonché coordinatore, in qualità di Presidente, del Cyber Security Committee di RINA.
Mioccupo, ancora oggi, dello sviluppo della cultura e della consapevolezza della cyber security.

Attualmente consulente per hobby. Sonostato Chief Technology e Security Officer della filiale italiana di Microsoft dal 2013 al 2024 con la responsabilità di promuovere l’innovazione del Paese, gestendo i rapporti con le government élites, l’agenzi... Show more

Leisel Bogan

Leisel Bogan

Leisel Bogan is a technology and national security leader with experience across government, industry, and academia. She is a Research Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy. Previously she served as a Senior Technical Advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where she focused on protecting critical infrastructure and countering nation-state cyber threats. Before CISA, she was a Senior Fellow for Cybersecurity, National Security and Technology for Senator Mark Warner, a Research Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center under former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, a Director at TechCongress, and led the inaugural Congressional Digital Service pilot on the House Select Committee on Modernization.

Earlier, she served as Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and worked for former Defense Secretary Bob Gates and former National Security Advisor Steve Hadley at RiceHadleyGates, primarily advising global clients on emerging technologies in emerging markets. She has also held roles at Palantir, Warner Bros., and PwC, and academic research appointments at Stanford University. A former Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, she currently serves on the Emerging Technology Advisory Board of the Idaho Department of Finance, advises several companies and nonprofits, and volunteers with refugee and mentorship programs. She began her career in television and print advertising as a child.

Leisel Bogan is a technology and national security leader with experience across government, industry, and academia. She is a Research Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy. Previously she served as a Senior Technical... Show more

Bharath Kumar Reddy Janumpally

Bharath Kumar Reddy Janumpally

I’m Bharath Kumar Reddy Janumpally, a Staff Software Engineer at PayPal, where I lead the design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance backend systems for the company’s next-generation checkout platform. Over the past decade, I’ve built distributed and cloud-native systems across Amazon, Microsoft, TIBCO, and PayPal—solving challenges in scalability, reliability, and compliance that power millions of daily transactions.

Outside of work, I’m an IEEE Senior Member and an active conference reviewer. I’ve reviewed dozens of research papers and served on technical program committees for international conferences such as GenAICHI, ICAD, and NGISE.

I’m passionate about engineering for scale, simplifying complexity, and mentoring teams to build systems that quietly do the hard work—resiliently and reliably.

I’m Bharath Kumar Reddy Janumpally, a Staff Software Engineer at PayPal, where I lead the design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance backend systems for the company’s next-generation checkout platform. Over the past decade, I’ve built... Show more

Iryna Kozar

Iryna Kozar

Con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel business management e un background tecnico in elettrotecnica, io sono Iryna Kozar e ho trasformato la mia passione per l'innovazione in una missione: rivoluzionare il modo in cui le aziende apprendono e crescono.
Certificata ICF con Executive MBA e formazione in Data Science, sono anche mediatore civile e commerciale iscritto al Ministero della Giustizia. Sono la fondatrice di Auromed, dove combino metodologie Agile con neuroscienze e coaching per creare esperienze formative che generano risultati misurabili.
La mia metodologia innovativa - trasforma team tecnici in squadre ad alte prestazioni attraverso un approccio scientifico che parla il linguaggio degli ingegneri e dei professionisti IT.
Da commercial director a mental coach, porto sul palco una prospettiva unica: quella di chi ha vissuto le sfide del mondo industriale dall'interno e ha sviluppato soluzioni concrete per superarle.
"L'agilità non è solo una metodologia, è una mentalità che trasforma le persone e le organizzazioni"
Oggi condivido la mia expertise con aziende dei settori industriale, lighting ed elettrico, dimostrando che l'evoluzione umana e quella tecnologica possono procedere di pari passo.

Con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel business management e un background tecnico in elettrotecnica, io sono Iryna Kozar e ho trasformato la mia passione per l'innovazione in una missione: rivoluzionare il modo in cui le aziende apprendono e crescono. ... Show more

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