Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

A roster of manufacturing and materials specialists at the forefront of innovation in the production and utilization of industrial materials

Ben Kereopa-Yorke

Ben Kereopa-Yorke

Ben Kereopa-Yorke is a Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, based in Melbourne, working on AI security, security research, red teaming, and agentic systems. His work sits at the intersection of technology and human security, and he does active research and writing across AI security, cyber security, and socio-technical risk.

He co-leads the OWASP Machine Learning Security Top 10, serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society, and is a member of the Australian Computer Society Professional Standards Board. His research has peer-reviewed publications spanning AI security, cyber security, human-computer interaction, Brookings, and Oxford Intersections: AI in Society. His public work also includes open technical projects on GitHub and Hugging Face, where he publishes under the name Zen0.

Ben Kereopa-Yorke has been recognised publicly with the 2025 Charles Sturt University Alumni Award for Professional Excellence, and his public writing emphasises practical AI security, governance, and Pacific perspectives on AI safety. He speaks and writes regularly on how real-world AI systems fail, how agentic security workflows are changing offensive and defensive practice, and what organisations need to do to secure the next generation of AI-enabled systems.

Ben Kereopa-Yorke is a Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, based in Melbourne, working on AI security, security research, red teaming, and agentic systems. His work sits at the intersection of technology and human security, and he does active re... Show more

Tyler Hayden

Tyler Hayden

Tyler Hayden, CSP, HoF, is a 30-year corporate keynote speaker operating full-time since 1996 from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has delivered over a thousand presentations to over 750,000 attendees across audiences ranging from 20-person executive retreats to 8,000-person arena conventions. Author of 25+ published books, Tyler engineers experiential learning programs powered by his proprietary Multiple Intelligences Quotient (MIQ) model, Team Building School & Rubber Chicken AI.

Tyler Hayden, CSP, HoF, is a 30-year corporate keynote speaker operating full-time since 1996 from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has delivered over a thousand presentations to over 750,000 attendees across audiences ranging from 20-person executive retrea... Show more

Lars Kruse

Lars Kruse

Lars has dedicated his career to focus on organizing software developer routines and chores in a way that fosters software with quality built-in — often GxP grade (life science), safety-critical (manufacturing industry) and high-trust (finance) and often with the added complexity of hardware-in-the-loop. At the core in achieving this he builds a continuous flow in software deliveries, through a high degree of autonomation and automation; anything-as-code.

Lars has dedicated his career to focus on organizing software developer routines and chores in a way that fosters software with quality built-in — often GxP grade (life science), safety-critical (manufacturing industry) and high-trust (finance) and o... Show more

Mason Whitaker

Mason Whitaker

Mason Whitaker
President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth

Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations for growing mid-market companies across retail, manufacturing, distribution, and eCommerce.

With more than a decade of experience in ERP consulting, digital transformation, and change management, Mason has led dozens of successful Microsoft Dynamics projects from strategy through go-live and beyond. Known for his pragmatic, people-first approach, Mason helps organizations simplify complex system migrations, optimize their business processes, and drive real ROI through smart technology adoption.

Under Mason’s leadership, Volt Technologies has become one of the most trusted and fastest-growing Microsoft ERP consultancies in the U.S. — with a focus on modernizing legacy systems, unlocking data insights, and implementing solutions that empower users, not overwhelm them.

A frequent speaker, content creator, and thought leader in the Microsoft business applications community, Mason blends sharp technical understanding with real-world business acumen. He is passionate about making ERP & AI approachable, aligning systems with business goals, and ensuring that companies not only survive digital transformation — but thrive.

Mason Whitaker President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central impl... Show more

Andreas Peter

Andreas Peter

Andreas Peter is a Data Architect at Robert Bosch GmbH. Since the beginning of his career, he has focused on data-related topics. Through his previous roles as a Business Intelligence Specialist and Data Engineer, he has gained extensive experience across the entire data analytics stack.
His current focus is on the architecture of data-driven applications, semantic data modelling, and data management. His field of work ranges from individual data analytics projects to global programmes for production-related technologies. In addition, he supports the company's central data strategy in the area of metadata management and serves as a Data Modeling Steward for selected Bosch data domains.
In his role as a Technical Product Owner, he acts as a key interface between business departments and IT to successfully implement data-driven solutions. He is also actively involved with TDWI e.V. as Co-Host of the “Industrial Data and AI” special interest group.

Andreas Peter is a Data Architect at Robert Bosch GmbH. Since the beginning of his career, he has focused on data-related topics. Through his previous roles as a Business Intelligence Specialist and Data Engineer, he has gained extensive experience a... Show more

Chandan Dutta

Chandan Dutta

Chandan Dutta has over two decades of data and software development experience. He has worked in different verticals, like finance (Swiss Bank Corporation in Basel, Van Lanschot in 's-Hertogenbosch and Nations Bank in Charlotte, NC), manufacturing (Hewlett-Packard, Clorox) and healthcare (McKesson, Military Healthcare).
Chandan joined Improving in 2024. He holds a Master of Science in Physics and later in Cryogenic Engineering. He did his research in Theoretical Physics before getting into information technology.
He achieved the following certifications: Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional, Microsoft SQL Server Admin, Azure Administration Associate, PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, CPHIMS, ITIL Foundation, SAS Intelligence Platform Deployment Professional, etc.

Chandan Dutta has over two decades of data and software development experience. He has worked in different verticals, like finance (Swiss Bank Corporation in Basel, Van Lanschot in 's-Hertogenbosch and Nations Bank in Charlotte, NC), manufacturing (H... Show more

Oliver Ewinger

Oliver Ewinger

Oliver Ewinger is an AI expert, speaker and trainer, as well as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Artificial Intelligence. As a vocational educator (Master Professional of Vocational Training) with over 38 years of experience in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries, he makes Artificial Intelligence understandable, practical and grounded in a clear stance – for conferences, companies and educational institutions.

In his keynotes and trainings he speaks about generative AI in everyday work, the EU AI Act and AI literacy, building AI competence within organizations, and the future of work and corporate learning. His approach: human-centered AI that empowers people rather than replacing them.

Oliver is a co-creator of the "KI-Führerschein" (AI Driving License) at the HR-RoundTable Academy, a core team member of the Corporate Learning Community (over 11,000 members across the DACH region), co-founder of CLC0711 Stuttgart, a startup advisor at Startnetz Reutlingen. Learn more at the-ai-laend.net.

Oliver Ewinger is an AI expert, speaker and trainer, as well as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Artificial Intelligence. As a vocational educator (Master Professional of Vocational Training) with over 38 years of experience in the automotive and mechanical ... Show more

Itunuoluwa Olowoye

Itunuoluwa Olowoye

Itunuoluwa builds data, ML and AI-powered solutions that drive business value. She trained first as a geologist, then pivoted to data science at Deloitte, completed an M.Sc. in Data Science at the University of Calgary, and is now working as a technology consultant at BDO Canada. Her work includes applied ML, data engineering, and LLM deployment with hands-on experience for clients across energy, telecoms, finance, and manufacturing industries.

Itunuoluwa builds data, ML and AI-powered solutions that drive business value. She trained first as a geologist, then pivoted to data science at Deloitte, completed an M.Sc. in Data Science at the University of Calgary, and is now working as a techno... Show more

Nikhil Gehlot

Nikhil Gehlot

At the helm of Ideaforage Innovations, my journey as Founder and CEO has been dedicated to merging education with cutting-edge gaming technology under the Toynik brand. With a focus on XR my team and I strive to revolutionize learning experiences through our diverse product suite,. We're on a mission to touch the lives of kinesthetic learners globally, aiming to reach 5% with our innovative Board Games and AR Based Puzzle As a Leader my focus is to demonstrate empathetic openness, introspective intelligence, amplified resilience and empowering innovation

My dual role as Founder and Design Consultant at N6 Designs harnesses my urban design expertise. We're committed to dreaming up spaces that resonate with clients' aspirations while integrating sustainable technology like VR for an immersive planning journey. With over 50 projects designed and executed, I lead by setting a visionary strategy, fostering a growth-driven culture, and driving the organizational mission forward.

At the helm of Ideaforage Innovations, my journey as Founder and CEO has been dedicated to merging education with cutting-edge gaming technology under the Toynik brand. With a focus on XR my team and I strive to revolutionize learning experiences thr... Show more

Brad Groux

Brad Groux

At Digital Meld, my focus has been on pioneering cloud-based artificial intelligence, leveraging my in-depth knowledge of Azure Machine Learning and PyTorch to push the boundaries of Open-Source large language models. My journey has evolved from systems administration to architecture, culminating in my current leadership role where I drive technological innovation and business process automation, grounded in my expertise with the Microsoft Power Platform and cloud solutions.

Previously, as a Senior Solutions Architect at Unqork, I honed my skills in designing client-centric enterprise solutions, ensuring seamless integrations with industry-leading platforms such as SAP and Salesforce. This role reinforced my commitment to delivering value through insightful platform improvements, and it is this dedication that propels my mission at Digital Meld: to architect the future of AI applications and elevate enterprise processes through strategic innovation and technological excellence.

At Digital Meld, my focus has been on pioneering cloud-based artificial intelligence, leveraging my in-depth knowledge of Azure Machine Learning and PyTorch to push the boundaries of Open-Source large language models. My journey has evolved from syst... Show more

Chris Reina

Chris Reina

Chris Reina has been involved in education since 2002, technology since 1981 and Making since 1971. (You do the maths). He is CCO (Chief Cardboard Officer) of MakerMeet.ie - who deliver Maker-led, project-based S.T.E.A.M. workshops nationwide to primary, secondary, third-level and other institutions.

He feels passionately that education is the most important thing in the world and that teaching using Maker skills is the most rewarding job there is.

Chris loves cats, kayaking, kite-flying, steampunk, pedantic semantics and knowing the meanings of ligatures, aglets, gallibanders and lexiphanic.

Chris Reina has been involved in education since 2002, technology since 1981 and Making since 1971. (You do the maths). He is CCO (Chief Cardboard Officer) of MakerMeet.ie - who deliver Maker-led, project-based S.T.E.A.M. workshops nationwide to prim... Show more

Richard Teachout

Richard Teachout

Rich currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Ashley Furniture Industries, where he leads a global technology organization spanning platforms, infrastructure, data, architecture, development, and emerging technologies. In this role, he sets enterprise-wide technology vision and execution across international operations, aligning AI, data, and digital platforms with manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, warehouse, retail, and customer experience at global scale. His focus is on building resilient, scalable systems and high-performing teams that translate advanced technology into durable business advantage.

Previously, Rich served as Chief Technology Officer at El Toro, where his work contributed to multiple patented, 100% cookie-free advertising technologies, including IP Targeting and Mobile Ad ID Targeting—innovations that helped define a new category of privacy-forward, data-driven advertising.

Rich brings over 30 years of experience across a wide spectrum of technical disciplines, with deep expertise in software engineering, data platforms, distributed systems, and applied AI. He has worked in more than a dozen programming languages, across nearly all major database technologies, and in environments ranging from early-stage innovation to highly regulated, enterprise-scale ecosystems... In short: A problem solver. His years of experience with AI has transformed operations from KTLO to Automations with Agentic capabilities. He is known as a hands-on technology leader, working directly with engineers while maintaining responsibility for long-term strategy, governance, and execution.

A defining theme of Rich’s career is the intelligent connection of data, processes, and people. He has led initiatives that embed AI and machine learning into core business workflows—enabling predictive insight, automation, and adaptive systems that operate across organizational and geographic boundaries. His approach emphasizes practical, scalable AI focused on real-world outcomes.

Beyond enterprise technology, Rich has founded, operated, and advised multiple businesses across diverse industries including manufacturing, logistics, entertainment, and large-scale infrastructure operations. He has contributed to multiple patents and serves in advisory and board roles, applying systems thinking well beyond traditional software environments.

Rich is known for his energy, curiosity, and ability to translate technical complexity into real-world outcomes, combining deep technical credibility with executive leadership and a bias toward execution.

Rich currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Ashley Furniture Industries, where he leads a global technology organization spanning platforms, infrastructure, data, architecture, development, and emerging technologies. In this role, he sets en... Show more

Paul Hylenski

Paul Hylenski

Paul Hylenski is an accomplished Aerospace Business Leader based in Maryland. Paul started his leadership journey during his time in the United States Marine Corps. With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Paul is passionate about leadership and human dynamics. Paul has implemented psychological safety and social engineering principles to create environments where individuals can thrive.
As a thought leader, Paul has written numerous articles on human-centric leadership and maintains a popular LinkedIn newsletter dedicated to the subject. He has also authored books such as "Culture Change through Environment Change," "Coaching for Growth," and "Error-Proofing Humans." These publications showcase his expertise and provide guidance for aspiring leaders in the aerospace industry.
With a track record of success and a genuine commitment to empowering others, Paul Hylenski continues to make significant contributions to aerospace manufacturing. His leadership philosophy and dedication to human dynamics inspire positive and transformative change within organizations.

Paul Hylenski is an accomplished Aerospace Business Leader based in Maryland. Paul started his leadership journey during his time in the United States Marine Corps. With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Paul is passionate about... Show more

Jeremy Rasmussen

Jeremy Rasmussen

Jeremy has 30+ in systems design, red teaming, and blue teaming, and has led over 800 security audits across government and commercial environments. His background includes developing secure solutions, delivering cybersecurity services, teaching and mentoring future practitioners, and leading R&D initiatives. He served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Florida for more than two decades and founded the USF Whitehatters Computer Security Club. Jeremy is an expert witness, patent developer, frequent conference speaker, and has been recognized as Tampa Bay Technology Leader of the Year (2017) and CyberX Cybersecurity Leader of the Year (2023). He holds BS and MS degrees from USF, is a CISSP and CEH, and serves on the Academic Advisory Board for the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing.

Jeremy has 30+ in systems design, red teaming, and blue teaming, and has led over 800 security audits across government and commercial environments. His background includes developing secure solutions, delivering cybersecurity services, teaching and ... Show more

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el aprendizaje creativo y sostenible desde la infancia.

Se especializa en programación creativa con herramientas como Sonic Pi, acercando a niños y niñas al mundo de la tecnología a través de la música. Es creadora de contenido educativo, enfocada en inspirar a personas multipotenciales a desarrollar su marca personal y a emprendedores a crear contenido con impacto usando herramientas de IA y estrategias accesibles. Participa activamente como en eventos tecnológicos y hackatones, incluyendo el NASA Space Apps Challenge, Build with AI de Google y Women Game Jam Bolivia, compartiendo su experiencia en creación de contenido, educación y tecnología. Además, colabora generando contenido para comunidades como GDG La Paz y Women Techmakers, enfocándose en el impulso de la participación femenina en tecnología.

Actualmente, continúa su formación profesional en Buenos Aires, profundizando en áreas como energías renovables, automatización y diseño UX/UI, manteniendo siempre una visión creativa, inclusiva y sostenible en cada uno de sus proyectos.

Adriana Eileen Paz Rivas es Ingeniera Electromecánica, educadora STEAM y violinista certificada en el método Suzuki, con experiencia pedagógica desde 2018. Es fundadora y CEO de una escuela que fusiona arte, ciencia y tecnología, promoviendo el apren... Show more

Carlos Andres Montoya Acosta

Carlos Andres Montoya Acosta

Carlos Montoya works at the intersection of climate science, international development, social innovation, and science communication. He currently leads communications for the World Climate Research Programme at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), translating complex climate science into actionable insights for global audiences. He is also the founder of an international NGO that has operated across 20 countries and actively develops AI-driven initiatives to expand access to education, skills, and employment opportunities for young people.

What I bring to conferences:
- Practical frameworks for communicating climate risk and science
- Real-world lessons from international development and multilateral systems
- Case studies from building and scaling a 20-country NGO
- Strategies for engaging non-technical audiences in complex topics

Speaking Topics:

Climate & Sustainability
- Turning Climate Science into Action: How to Communicate Risk Across Cultures
- From Data to Decisions: Bridging Climate Research and Policy

International Development:
- Using AI to Connect Young People with Education, Training, and Employment
- Inclusive Trade in Practice: Lessons from Rural Colombia to Global Markets
- Designing Institutions That Work for Everyone (Not Just Donors)
- What Multilateral Systems Get Wrong About the Global South

Social Entrepreneurship & Leadership:
- Building an International NGO at 19: What I Got Wrong (and Right)
- Youth Leadership in Global Institutions: Beyond Token Participation
- Scaling Social Impact Across 20 Countries Without Losing Focus

Communications & Strategy
- Translating Climate Science for Non-Technical Decision Makers
- Science Communication That Actually Changes Behavior
- Building Global Audiences Around Complex Missions

Signature Talks:
"Turning Climate Science into Action"
"Building Impact at Scale: Lessons from 20 Countries"
"Science Communication That Drives Policy Change"
"Building Pathways, Not Barriers: AI, Volunteering, and Youth Empowerment"

Languages
- English · Spanish - Fluent
- French - B2

Based in: Geneva, Switzerland

Available for: Keynotes, panels, workshops, and webinars

Carlos Montoya works at the intersection of climate science, international development, social innovation, and science communication. He currently leads communications for the World Climate Research Programme at the World Meteorological Organization ... Show more

Chetna Varman

Chetna Varman

I’m a UX strategy leader with two decades of experience building and transforming complex ecosystems across enterprise platforms, industrial systems, and digital transformation programs. I’ve led global UX teams, shaped enterprise design systems, and influenced product strategy where the cost of poor decisions is measured in millions—not pixels.

My work sits at the intersection of human behavior, trust, and business strategy—helping organizations move beyond usability and toward meaningful human-centered outcomes. I believe the future of UX is not about simplifying complexity, but helping people navigate it with confidence.

I’m passionate about redefining design’s role in the age of AI—where the real challenge is not better interfaces, but preserving trust, control, and human dignity.

I’m a UX strategy leader with two decades of experience building and transforming complex ecosystems across enterprise platforms, industrial systems, and digital transformation programs. I’ve led global UX teams, shaped enterprise design systems, and... Show more

Ernst Wolf

Ernst Wolf

Ernst Wolf is a seasoned data engineer and architect with over 24 years of experience in BI development and data engineering on the Microsoft platform. He specializes in the Azure Data Platform, with extensive expertise in Azure Data Factory, SQL Server, Synapse, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric. Ernst has a proven track record of designing and implementing robust data solutions for various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and chemicals. His recent projects include developing data platforms and leading migrations to Microsoft Fabric environments. He has collaborated with SAP specialists at Interdobs to provide efficient SAP data extractions for several customers. Ernst is known for his collaborative approach, technical proficiency, and commitment to delivering high-quality, business-driven data solutions.

Ernst Wolf is a seasoned data engineer and architect with over 24 years of experience in BI development and data engineering on the Microsoft platform. He specializes in the Azure Data Platform, with extensive expertise in Azure Data Factory, SQL Ser... Show more

Sahil Yadav

Sahil Yadav

Sahil Yadav is Head of Software and AI at AOI, building agentic AI-based self-healing and autonomous network solutions. Formerly CPO at TelemeTrak, he launched AI products at Cisco, GE, and Guardhat, used by Fortune 500 firms and mission-critical operations. With 14+ years in AI product management, he specializes in edge/cloud AI, enterprise adoption, and AI trust. A Senior IEEE member and frequent speaker, his expertise spans Trust in AI, Enterprise Data Platforms, and Industrial IoT.

Sahil Yadav is Head of Software and AI at AOI, building agentic AI-based self-healing and autonomous network solutions. Formerly CPO at TelemeTrak, he launched AI products at Cisco, GE, and Guardhat, used by Fortune 500 firms and mission-critical ope... Show more

Christopher Mowers

Christopher Mowers

Christopher Mowers is Director of Enterprise Systems at Glass Roots Construction, where he leads the design and evolution of the systems the company runs on. His work focuses on building operational platforms that combine automation, analytics, and business-user tools so that data becomes part of how work actually gets done.

Christopher works at the intersection of technology, operations, and human behavior. While he remains hands-on with platforms like Zoho and cloud technologies, his focus is on designing systems that teams actually adopt and that scale as organizations grow.

He is a regular contributor to the Zoho Developer Community, and his work has been featured by the Zoho Creator team during Developer Month, by Catalyst by Zoho in the Meet the Makers series, and at Zoholics US. He speaks about citizen development, analytics embedded in operational systems, and empowering the people closest to the work with better tools.

Christopher is an AWS Certified Developer Associate, a member of the Association for Computing Machinery, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science at Ball State University.

Christopher Mowers is Director of Enterprise Systems at Glass Roots Construction, where he leads the design and evolution of the systems the company runs on. His work focuses on building operational platforms that combine automation, analytics, and b... Show more

Doug Ward

Doug Ward

Doug Ward is a speaker, facilitator, and founder of Elevating Everyone, a workplace culture and leadership consultancy. His sessions help leaders strengthen communication, improve engagement, and build teams that perform without losing the human side of work.

Doug brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across customer experience, support operations, and organizational development. He previously served as Vice President of Support Excellence at Comcast/NBCUniversal, leading large teams through complex change, growth, and transformation.

Doug currently serves as VP, Customer Experience at Smartaira. He speaks on leadership, workplace culture, employee engagement, remote and hybrid work, and the connection between employee experience and customer experience.

Doug Ward is a speaker, facilitator, and founder of Elevating Everyone, a workplace culture and leadership consultancy. His sessions help leaders strengthen communication, improve engagement, and build teams that perform without losing the human side... Show more

Christine Burkette

Christine Burkette

Christine Burkette is the CEO and Founder of Promising Integrations Consulting Firm (PICF), an AI and technology consulting firm specializing in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, governance, workforce development, and innovation strategy. She is a former Chief Information Officer for Detroit Public Schools Community District, former Director of Digital Equity & Inclusion for the City of Detroit, and former Assistant Superintendent and Principal. With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across education, government, and technology, Christine advises organizations on building responsible AI strategies that drive innovation while improving organizational performance. She is a 2024 Women of the Year in Technology honoree and a national speaker on AI leadership, digital transformation, and education innovation.

Christine Burkette is the CEO and Founder of Promising Integrations Consulting Firm (PICF), an AI and technology consulting firm specializing in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, governance, workforce development, and innovation strate... Show more

Andrzej Strzala

Andrzej Strzala

A data engineer by passion, an architect and tech lead by profession, and, more recently, a blogger in my spare time. I have over a decade of experience. I specialize in designing robust data architectures, getting the most out of modern tools such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and Power BI. I help organizations understand their data and translate it into concrete business insights.

A data engineer by passion, an architect and tech lead by profession, and, more recently, a blogger in my spare time. I have over a decade of experience. I specialize in designing robust data architectures, getting the most out of modern tools such a... Show more

Ahmed Osman

Ahmed Osman

Dr Ahmed I. Osman is a Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering at Canterbury CC University, United Kingdom, and an internationally recognised expert in sustainable energy, carbon accounting, LCA/TEA, MRV, clean fuels, hydrogen, CCUS, biochar carbon removal and AI-assisted sustainability optimisation.

His work focuses on turning complex technical, environmental and techno-economic evidence into defensible decisions for research, policy, innovation funding and industrial deployment. He has authored 219 Scopus-indexed publications, with more than 32,000 citations, an h-index of 88 and 14 Highly Cited Papers. ScholarGPS ranked him #7 worldwide in Biomass in Environmental Chemistry and among the top 0.05% of scholars globally.

Dr Osman is Distinguished Editor of Environmental Chemistry Letters and serves in editorial roles with Scientific Reports and Molecular Catalysis. He is also a member of the EPSRC Peer Review College and has acted as an evaluator or reviewer for EPSRC, ERC, SEAI, ANR, FFAR, The Research Council of Oman and the Canadian Poultry Research Council.

His applied work includes hydrogen systems, methanol and dimethyl ether pathways, CCUS, biochar carbon removal, LCA/TEA and MRV-ready clean-technology assessment. At AI Horizons 2026, he brings a practical cross-sector perspective on how AI can support evidence-grounded, auditable and governance-ready enterprise decisions.

Dr Ahmed I. Osman is a Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering at Canterbury CC University, United Kingdom, and an internationally recognised expert in sustainable energy, carbon accounting, LCA/TEA, MRV, clean fuels, hydrogen, CCUS, biochar carbon rem... Show more

Terryn Valikodath

Terryn Valikodath

"Terryn Valikodath is a senior consultant at Cisco Talos Incident Response with multiple years of experience in DF/IR, cybersecurity and IT administration. He has worked with a wide variety of organizations on their worst days and loves nothing more than battling the bad guys as a part of the vanguard.
Terryn has spoken at various cybersecurity conferences with a particular focus on merging soft skills with technical ability."

"Terryn Valikodath is a senior consultant at Cisco Talos Incident Response with multiple years of experience in DF/IR, cybersecurity and IT administration. He has worked with a wide variety of organizations on their worst days and loves nothing more... Show more

Daniel Schniepp

Daniel Schniepp

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Infrastructure Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
In recent years, he has worked and led platform and infrastructure topics and enabled product teams to have an easily accessible runtime
environment.
Besides that, he invests a lot in cultural topics, like engineering development programs, standardised engineering hiring processes
and on community building efforts.
Additionally, he has multiple years of experience designing and developing backend and frontend applications across different technology stacks.
Before joining the corporate world, he co-founded two startups and worked mostly in the financial services sector as a software
engineer.

Daniel is the Chief Architect for Developer and Cloud Infrastructure Platforms at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. In recent years, he has worked and led platform and infrastructure topics and enabled product teams to have an easily accessible runtime envir... Show more

Dinesh Kumar

Dinesh Kumar

Experienced, in developing Embedded linux software , Secure boot, Debian packages, board support packages, development of Android Application & Framework.
My research interest includes embedded linux, Linux kernel security, cybersecurity and Cloud technologies.

Currently working for IEC-62443-4-x certification for CIP (Civil Infrastructure Platform).

Experienced, in developing Embedded linux software , Secure boot, Debian packages, board support packages, development of Android Application & Framework. My research interest includes embedded linux, Linux kernel security, cybersecurity and Cloud ... Show more

Michelle Martinez

Michelle Martinez

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that hold up under pressure. Her work sits at the intersection of DevOps, trust, and the conversations that decide whether teams thrive or break.

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that... Show more

Michael Leopold

Michael Leopold

As a Senior Project Manager for Technology & Innovation within the SILICON ALPS Cluster I use my network and my professional know-how about the business locations to develop projects, represent the eco system on an international level and connecting people for success.

As a Senior Project Manager for Technology & Innovation within the SILICON ALPS Cluster I use my network and my professional know-how about the business locations to develop projects, represent the eco system on an international level and connecting ... Show more

Tiara Jamison

Tiara Jamison

Tiara Jamison is the Founder and CEO of AnnieGuard, a causal intelligence company focused on understanding the hidden systems that drive biological threats, disease, environmental risk, and complex human outcomes.

Her work centers on a simple but powerful idea: events do not happen randomly. Whether the outcome is a disease diagnosis, a public health crisis, an environmental disaster, or a system failure, there are underlying causes that can be reconstructed from the data that already exists.

Drawing on experience across Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, Tiara combines systems thinking, threat detection principles, artificial intelligence, and biological research to help organizations move beyond prediction and toward understanding why events happen.

After losing her mother, Annie, to sarcoma, Tiara founded AnnieGuard to challenge conventional approaches to disease detection and risk assessment. Today, her work explores how causal intelligence can be applied across healthcare, biological security, environmental systems, public safety, and critical infrastructure.

Tiara speaks on causal intelligence, biological and environmental threats, systems failure, healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, resilience, and the future of decision-making in complex environments.

Tiara Jamison is the Founder and CEO of AnnieGuard, a causal intelligence company focused on understanding the hidden systems that drive biological threats, disease, environmental risk, and complex human outcomes. Her work centers on a simple but ... Show more

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