* BSc (Hons) Pure Mathematics (UK), BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry (UK), Master of Philosophy Physical Chemistry (UK) and Doctor of Philosophy Chemistry (wine) (Aus).

* Research and development chemist with experience in food flavourings, concrete, wood preservation, fuel cells, printing ink and red wine colour.

* Quality assurance specialist in biotechnology, engineering, manufacturing and software.

* Currently a technical writer producing documentation for proprietary software (e.g., software release notes and tooltips), aligned with wire-based 3D printing (i.e., CAD design and MIG welding), security and ISO 9001 quality assurance documentation.

* BSc (Hons) Pure Mathematics (UK), BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry (UK), Master of Philosophy Physical Chemistry (UK) and Doctor of Philosophy Chemistry (wine) (Aus). * Research and development chemist with experience in food flavourings, concrete, ... Show more

Rama Samantapudi is a Sr. Staff AI/ML Architect at ServiceNow, specializing in Search, Ranking, Recommendations, Conversational AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI. With over 13 years of experience across Walmart, Zillow, State Street, and FactSet, Rama has led large-scale AI initiatives that bridge applied research and production systems. His work focuses on building intelligent search, ranking, reasoning and structured extraction models that enhance user experience, automation and decision-making at scale.

Rama Samantapudi is a Sr. Staff AI/ML Architect at ServiceNow, specializing in Search, Ranking, Recommendations, Conversational AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI. With over 13 years of experience across Walmart, Zillow, State Street, and FactSet, Ram... Show more

Étudiant en 7ème année médecine à l'Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (Burkina Faso) et développeur autodidacte en IA, je conçois des outils open-source à la croisée de l'informatique médicale et de la pratique clinique, à travers Xcept-Health. Créateur d'Episia, une bibliothèque open-source d'épidémiologie et de biostatistique. Intervenant à IndabaX Burkina Faso, AMLD et DevFest Afrique francophone sur l'IA en santé dans les contextes à ressources limitées. Team Leader IOAI 2026 pour le Burkina Faso.

Étudiant en 7ème année médecine à l'Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (Burkina Faso) et développeur autodidacte en IA, je conçois des outils open-source à la croisée de l'informatique médicale et de la pratique clinique, à travers Xcept-Health. Créateur d'E... Show more

Dr. Julia Grosse is the founder of The Cyclical CEO™, where she helps high-performing women and business teams achieve sustainable growth by syncing strategy with biology. With a background in biology and years of field research—including leadership experience during the largest polar science mission of our time, the MOSAiC Arctic Expedition—Julia bridges performance science, female leadership, and business systems.

Her career began as a scientist, but burnout and firsthand leadership experience in extreme environments revealed a missing piece: productivity and decision-making don’t operate on a 24-hour schedule, especially for women. This insight led her to pioneer rhythm-based business frameworks that combine hormonal intelligence, cognitive science, and modern productivity models.

Through her signature programs—like the Business Rhythm Blueprint and the S.C.A.L.E. Method—Julia has equipped leaders, entrepreneurs, and HR professionals across Europe to harness their natural cycles for better focus, communication, and wellbeing. Her work has been featured in New Me Event Series, Leaders Perception Magazine, and the Womanship “Behind the Bio” podcast.

Julia’s practical, evidence-based approach activates audiences: her sessions don’t just inform—they inspire action and lasting results. Whether you’re scaling a business, building resilient teams, or seeking new models for sustainable performance, Julia brings a fresh science-backed perspective that redefines leadership for the future of work.

Dr. Julia Grosse is the founder of The Cyclical CEO™, where she helps high-performing women and business teams achieve sustainable growth by syncing strategy with biology. With a background in biology and years of field research—including leadership ... Show more

Isabella Ganas is a media strategy and business development specialist with experience in advertising, consumer packaged goods marketing, and technology-focused solution consulting. Raised in New Jersey, she was introduced early to an entrepreneurial mindset through her family’s retail and installation business. That environment provided early lessons in customer relationships, operational discipline, and long-term planning that later became foundational to her professional path.

She grew up in a multicultural environment that encouraged adaptability and cross-cultural awareness. As a first-generation college graduate, she developed a strong commitment to education and continuous professional development. These early influences shaped a practical, relationship-focused approach that continues to guide her work in complex, evolving business environments.

Isabella also benefited from early exposure to structured operations, which reinforced the importance of accountability, consistency, and trust. Those principles remain central to her professional conduct, especially in collaborative settings that require clear communication and dependable execution. She approaches challenges with patience, curiosity, and a steady focus on long-term improvement.

Isabella Ganas established a strong academic foundation centered on communication and strategic thinking. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Alabama, majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Communication Studies, and graduated with a 3.89 GPA. Her education emphasized strategic messaging, media awareness, and collaborative project development.

Her university coursework strengthened skills in analytical reasoning, presentation development, and structured writing. These areas of focus supported effective communication across varied audiences and prepared her for agency- and client-facing responsibilities that require clarity and organization.

Isabella also studied in Rome for a short period, an experience that broadened cultural awareness and reinforced adaptability. Exposure to different communication styles and perspectives fostered a global outlook that continues to inform professional interactions and thoughtful decision-making.

Isabella Ganas began gaining hands-on industry experience during her junior year through an internship at AdMarketplace. This opportunity provided practical exposure to digital advertising platforms, media strategy fundamentals, and agency workflows, allowing academic knowledge to be applied in real-world campaign environments.

After graduation, she continued working full-time in roles supporting campaign execution, performance analysis, and cross-functional coordination. These responsibilities strengthened an interest in data-informed marketing and deepened understanding of how scalable advertising programs operate within fast-paced organizations.

Isabella later advanced her career through roles at Carat USA and Wavemaker US, supporting multiple Procter & Gamble accounts and progressing into leadership in commerce strategy. Beginning in September 2024, she served as Manager of Commerce Strategy, overseeing multi-million-dollar investments, supporting more than a dozen Church & Dwight brands, and translating advanced analytics into actionable guidance. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she maintains interests in cooking, baking, and interior design, reflecting a balanced commitment to creativity, continuous learning, and strong relationship-building.

Isabella Ganas is a media strategy and business development specialist with experience in advertising, consumer packaged goods marketing, and technology-focused solution consulting. Raised in New Jersey, she was introduced early to an entrepreneurial... Show more

Dr. Joel Ross has dedicated nearly 40 years to medicine as a physician, clinical researcher, teacher, lecturer, and author. His professional life reflects a consistent commitment to patient care, medical education, and clinical research, with a strong focus on older adults. His achievements include being named Teacher of the Year, becoming the first geriatrician in New Jersey, and establishing the state's first geriatric fellowship program. He has also been recognized as a Best Doctor in New Jersey and has contributed to the development of FDA-approved oral and transdermal medications for Alzheimer’s disease. He is the founder and CEO of J&D Pharmaceuticals LLC in Monmouth, New Jersey.

His clinical expertise centers on geriatric medicine, including the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with aging. Dr. Ross has focused on caring for patients with cognitive disorders while also managing a wide range of medical conditions that affect older adults. His work emphasizes careful evaluation, evidence-based decision-making, and long-term continuity of care.

On a personal level, he has been happily married for nearly 47 years and maintains an active lifestyle. He is ranked number one in the country at the highest level of expertise in men’s doubles pickleball, ages 70-74, and is ranked in the top 5 nationally in men’s singles. His accomplishments include many gold, silver, and bronze medals earned in both singles and doubles competition.

Dr. Joel Ross received his undergraduate education at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he earned a BA in Biology. He later obtained his Medical Degree from Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and became chief resident at Nassau County Medical Center. He completed a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York under the mentorship of Dr. Robert N. Butler, the first Director of the National Institute on Aging.

Following his formal training, he was selected as the first Medical Director of the Anna Alexander Greenwall Geriatric Program at Monmouth Medical Center, an endowed position. He also served as Director of the Geriatric Fellowship Program at Monmouth Medical Center, which became the first geriatric fellowship program in New Jersey and trained physicians who later practiced throughout the state and the United States.

He later served for seven years as Director of the Geriatrics Section in the Department of Internal Medicine at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune. In 2000, he opened the Memory Enhancement Center of America in New York and New Jersey, where multidisciplinary teams provided care for patients with cognitive disorders and conducted clinical research focused on Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr. Joel Ross has also played an essential role in pharmaceutical development and clinical research leadership. He co-founded RN NanoPharmaceuticals, LLC, in Monmouth Beach, and in 2023, founded J&D Pharmaceuticals, continuing his long-standing focus on translating scientific research into potential treatments for severe medical conditions.

Through this work, he and his collaborators completed an animal study on traumatic brain injury at the University of Oklahoma. In that study, proprietary compound JD-005 reduced acetylated tau levels and significantly improved neurological outcomes in rats following head trauma.

He and his colleagues at the University of Florida in Gainesville are currently conducting clinical research examining acetylated tau as a biomarker in traumatic brain injury patients. J&D Pharmaceuticals has received three Orphan Drug Designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for compounds JD-004 and JD-005, including for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Progeria and related laminopathies, and hepatocellular carcinoma. In addition to his research leadership, he has lectured widely, authored peer-reviewed publications, holds several patents, and volunteers at Parker Health Center in Red Bank, where he provides free medical care, testing, and medications to underserved populations.

Dr. Joel Ross has dedicated nearly 40 years to medicine as a physician, clinical researcher, teacher, lecturer, and author. His professional life reflects a consistent commitment to patient care, medical education, and clinical research, with a stron... Show more

Experienced data engineer, building reliable scalable data pipelines for enabling scientific research.

Experienced data engineer, building reliable scalable data pipelines for enabling scientific research. Show more

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy is a Director of Software Engineering and Security Architect with 25+ years of experience at the intersection of identity, security, and AI. He specializes in CIAM, identity governance, and secure API-driven architectures. Suresh designs platforms that apply AI and machine learning to adaptive authentication and identity intelligence, with a strong focus on MCP security, RAG model protection, and secure AI pipelines. His work emphasizes privacy-aware, scalable, and standards-based identity systems.

Suresh Kumar Ganapathy is a Director of Software Engineering and Security Architect with 25+ years of experience at the intersection of identity, security, and AI. He specializes in CIAM, identity governance, and secure API-driven architectures. Sure... Show more

Shana is an accomplished Senior Architect with over 13 years of experience and a strong foundation in Cyber Security and Software development. She has successfully led and delivered complex, high-quality consulting and architecture projects, including systems of critical national importance. Shana has also played a pivotal role in architecting one of the largest cloud transformations and migrations in Europe and designed an award-winning CIAM solution for a major electricity system operator.

A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in technology, Shana has been instrumental in establishing and driving internal communities within the organisations she has worked for. She is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and promoting women in tech. Shana is also the founder of ArchitectHer, a community platform devoted to supporting, inspiring, and elevating women in technology architecture.

Shana is an accomplished Senior Architect with over 13 years of experience and a strong foundation in Cyber Security and Software development. She has successfully led and delivered complex, high-quality consulting and architecture projects, includin... Show more

Abdul Aleem Khan is a UK-based software engineer and technical co-founder who has been building production AI systems since 2018. His work ranges from computer vision running on edge devices in retail stores to real-time news pipelines that detect and rewrite biased and toxic content. As co-founder and CTO of two AI startups, he built and led engineering and AI teams, designed microservice and edge architectures, and created proprietary datasets where public ones did not exist. Products he built have been recognised by national and Asia-Pacific technology awards, and he was selected for Google for Startups' first AI Academy APAC. He speaks about practical, production-grade AI: what works, what breaks, and how to keep humans in the loop.

Abdul Aleem Khan is a UK-based software engineer and technical co-founder who has been building production AI systems since 2018. His work ranges from computer vision running on edge devices in retail stores to real-time news pipelines that detect an... Show more

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to.

A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of technical excellence and global access. She has shipped production ML systems, advised 30+ early-stage AI product teams annually, and built a global technical institute serving 40K+ developers across 120+ countries, generating $45M+ in career outcomes for 600+ first-generation technologists.

Mentor Me Collective is a Google for Startups partner, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center alumni, and by every measure, a developer relations program at true scale, with enablement programs running at 3x industry engagement benchmarks and partnerships spanning Google Cloud, IBM, and Grow with Google.

Her technical range is matched by her ability to translate it across engineering rooms, executive briefings, and communities the industry too often overlooks.

Chanel works at the frontier of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and accelerated computing. She builds fast, speaks plain, and closes the gap between what's possible and who gets to build it.

She is not building toward legacy. She is already living it.

Chanel Power doesn't just build technology — she builds the systems that determine who gets to. A Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Developer Relations leader, and Founder & CEO of Mentor Me Collective, Chanel operates at the intersection of techn... Show more

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same.
Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He founded No Impediments in 2023 where he serves clients in higher ed, retail, life sciences, and more.
Chris came to coaching as a second career after 10years on the road in the music industry. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, two kids, a dog and a cat.

Chris Leonard is a speaker and business coach who builds high-performing teams around complex problems and helps leaders do the same. Drawing from Agile, LeanStartup, EOS, and more, Chris gives his clients the right skills to meet their goals. He fo... Show more

Steffen Pohlenz is Head of ARC | Architecture. Resilience. Control. at all4cloud core / Evora Group and has over 30 years of experience as CIO, CISO, BCM Manager, and Enterprise Architect. He specializes in digital resilience, enterprise architecture, identity governance, business continuity, and cloud recoverability, helping organizations make digital fragility visible and resilience measurable.

Steffen Pohlenz is Head of ARC | Architecture. Resilience. Control. at all4cloud core / Evora Group and has over 30 years of experience as CIO, CISO, BCM Manager, and Enterprise Architect. He specializes in digital resilience, enterprise architecture... Show more

Gloria Manavi is a Clinical AI Researcher within the MATRIX AI Consortium at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering and specializes in designing human-centered evaluation frameworks, interactive testing platforms, and clinician feedback mechanisms for healthcare AI. Her current research focuses on human-in-the-loop validation of generative AI models, with an emphasis on incorporating clinical expertise into decision support for high-acuity trauma care.

Gloria Manavi is a Clinical AI Researcher within the MATRIX AI Consortium at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering and specializes in designing human-centered evaluation frameworks, interactiv... Show more

Valentina Costa-Gazcón is a cybersecurity consultant and specialist with extensive experience in threat intelligence, detection engineering, and security program development. Through V·ONE Labs, she leads Cyber Threat Intelligence initiatives in the financial sector, teaches at Ekoparty Hackademy, and is the author of Practical Threat Intelligence and Data-Driven Threat Hunting. Her work specializes in the design, development, and evolution of threat intelligence programs, from their initial conception and operating model to their integration with detection, response, and decision-making capabilities.

Valentina Costa-Gazcón is a cybersecurity consultant and specialist with extensive experience in threat intelligence, detection engineering, and security program development. Through V·ONE Labs, she leads Cyber Threat Intelligence initiatives in the ... Show more

Richard Pestell earned his M.B., B.S. at the University of Western Australia, graduating at the top of his class, guided by a commitment to medical discovery. His medical training continued as a physician in training at the Royal Perth Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. During these early years, he gained broad experience in Internal Medicine and residency, including oncology, endocrinology, hematology, cardiology, and transplant medicine.

He pursued his interest in cancer biology through advanced research. He completed a Ph.D. at the University of Melbourne's Howard Florey Institute, specializing in oncogene regulation of gene transcription, driven by a mindset focused on disease mechanisms. National scholarships and multiple competitive fellowships, including a Winthrop Fellowship and an NHMRC postgraduate award, supported his academic achievements. These efforts led him to Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he trained further as a clinical and research fellow.

Richard continued his academic career at Northwestern University and then at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He became a Professor, Chair of the Division of Endocrine-Dependent Tumor Biology, and Co-Director of major cancer research programs. He also held positions at multiple hospitals in New York, helping him remain engaged in patient care and medical education while supporting research programs focused on cancer biology and therapeutics through translational impact.

Richard Pestell’s research contributed to the knowledge base supporting cancer therapeutics. His research on cyclin D1 was cited in the seminal publications underpinning CDK inhibitor clinical trials and their adoption as a standard therapy for breast cancer globally. His work on CCR5 provided the scientific framework for current oncology clinical trials with CCR5 inhibitors. His scholarly record includes over 700 publications, more than 110,000 citations, an h-index of 162, and extensive invitations to give invited lectures around the world.

In 2002, he became the Director of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University. He also served as Chair of the Department of Oncology and Associate Vice President at Georgetown University Medical Center. In this capacity, he was responsible for research, clinical operations, and faculty development, and he participated in institutional restructuring and growth. He built community partnerships, enhanced research programs, and expanded clinical services across Georgetown and MedStar systems.

Richard took on additional leadership roles in 2005 as the Director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Chair of the Department of Cancer Biology, and head of the Oncology Service Line at Thomas Jefferson University. He later became the Executive Vice President, charged with enterprise-wide strategic decisions across a system of 30,000 employees. At Jefferson, he directed an overall cancer enterprise with an annual budget of> $350 m and led efforts in clinical care, research infrastructure, regional expansion, and team building. During his tenure, the cancer center rose from 64th to 17th.

Richard Pestell held leadership roles in academia outside of the US and contributed to research, education, and outreach initiatives. He was a founding Director of the Delaware Valley Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, helped develop new education pathways for historically black colleges, and led global cancer outreach at the International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. He also served on faculty or advisory boards with the University of Melbourne, the University of Western Australia, Nanyang Technological University, Xavier University School of Medicine, Kazan Federal University, and several European institutions.

He has served with prominent scientific bodies, including the Academia Europaea, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and the Royal Society of Biology, among others. His awards included the RD Wright Medallion, the Eric Susman Prize in Medicine, and his appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2019. He is also the founder of six biotechnology companies: LightSeed, ProstaGene (acquired in 2018), EcoGenome, StromaGenesis, ioROC, and Shenandoah Pharmaceuticals. Along with these ventures, he has raised nearly 50 million dollars from investors, plus more than 80 million dollars as a principal investigator on NIH research grants.

Richard Pestell has remained committed to philanthropy, community service, and cultural engagement. At Georgetown and at Jefferson, he led philanthropic efforts that produced transformational gifts and created new ways to sustain ongoing fundraising in support of cancer care, wellness centers, and community outreach initiatives. He has served on boards including the National Museum of American Jewish History, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Historic St. Peter’s Church Preservation Corporation, the American Cancer Society committees, and several university societies. He supported the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Center through a fundraising trek on The Great Wall. He now serves as President of the Pennsylvania Cancer and Regenerative Medicine Center, as the Blumberg Distinguished Professor of Translational Medical Research at the Baruch Blumberg Institute, and as a member of the Wistar Institute Cancer Center, continuing to support global cancer programs, mentor scientific leaders, and develop technologies for improved diagnostics and treatment.

“Share hope. Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible—every day.”

Richard Pestell earned his M.B., B.S. at the University of Western Australia, graduating at the top of his class, guided by a commitment to medical discovery. His medical training continued as a physician in training at the Royal Perth Hospital and S... Show more

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist.
Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs)

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist. Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs) Show more

Cody Carter has over 15 years of experience working across all aspects of Cybersecurity working predominately for VC-backed startups in the Bay Area.

He lives in Nashville TN, with his partner Allie and his dog Annie.

Cody attended Purdue University.

Cody Carter has over 15 years of experience working across all aspects of Cybersecurity working predominately for VC-backed startups in the Bay Area. He lives in Nashville TN, with his partner Allie and his dog Annie. Cody attended Purdue Unive... Show more

Monika Von Hofmann is an esteemed leader in the realm of space consulting, recognized for her profound expertise and strategic leadership. Her illustrious career, spanning more than two decades, positions her at the forefront of the industry as the CEO and President of Axia Consult. This firm specializes in global strategy consulting and business development within the space sector, showcasing her dedication to professional excellence and personal growth.

Under Monika's leadership as President, CEO, and co-founder, she has been pivotal in cultivating Axia Consult's reputation as a leader in the space industry. The firm specializes in international business development and strategic consulting services, particularly for high-technology, science, and space-related initiatives. Known for prioritizing client needs and maintaining strict confidentiality, Axia Consult has become a trusted partner for government and private sector clients, advising on space capabilities, development, and risk management.

Her expertise in navigating complex leadership challenges, strategic planning, cultural nuances, and organizational design in uncertain times makes her a highly sought-after consultant in the space sector. Her company has served prominent clients like Southwest Research Institute, the European Space Agency, and Hughes, offering them valuable strategic direction. Her ability to communicate in multiple languages, including English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German, and Arabic, has fostered successful international collaborations.

Monika Von Hofmann's educational pursuits and relentless research have greatly enriched her professional expertise. Though the specifics of her academic qualifications could be more detailed, her commitment to advancing her knowledge of space policy and international relations is evident. She remains dedicated to researching and understanding the dynamic intersections of space activities and global policies, aiming to contribute thoughtfully to the field's evolution.

In addition to her professional life, she is deeply committed to philanthropy and has a long history of supporting global and local charitable organizations. Initially involved with global causes like UNHCR, WWF, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the ASPCA, she has recently focused on local community issues, supporting initiatives related to beach cleaning, children's welfare, education, medical care, and food security.

Outside her professional commitments, Monika finds joy and inspiration in various hobbies and interests that balance her busy life. Her pursuits in cross-country skiing, golf, classical music, reading, continuous learning, problem-solving, and travel provide her with valuable downtime, nurturing her curiosity and broadening her perspectives.

Monika Von Hofmann's impactful career in space consulting, combined with her dedication to philanthropy and personal development, exemplifies her visionary leadership role. Her strategic influence at Axia Consult has guided numerous clients through complex space-related challenges, while her academic and multilingual capabilities continue to propel the space policy sector forward. Her philanthropic and personal activities further demonstrate her well-rounded character, highlighting her commitment to making a meaningful difference within and beyond her industry.

Monika Von Hofmann is an esteemed leader in the realm of space consulting, recognized for her profound expertise and strategic leadership. Her illustrious career, spanning more than two decades, positions her at the forefront of the industry as the C... Show more

Huey is a graduate student in Artificial Intelligence with interests in healthcare AI, deep learning, and biomedical signal analysis. Their current work focuses on applying PyTorch-based deep learning models to ECG classification using the PTB-XL dataset.

Huey is a graduate student in Artificial Intelligence with interests in healthcare AI, deep learning, and biomedical signal analysis. Their current work focuses on applying PyTorch-based deep learning models to ECG classification using the PTB-XL dat... Show more

Muhammad Hussaini is an African technology entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, a space technology company focused on satellite technology, Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and space-enabled solutions designed to address real-world challenges across Africa and beyond.

Muhammad’s academic journey combines engineering, technology, and business. He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and holds a certificate in Business and Information Technology from Harvard University through HarvardX, as well as a certificate in Economics and International Business from Berlin University, Germany. His multidisciplinary background has shaped his interest in applying engineering, emerging technologies, and data-driven solutions to complex challenges.

As the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, Muhammad is leading the company’s strategic focus on the space technology sector. The company focuses on satellite technology and Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and space technology solutions, with applications across agriculture and food security, environmental monitoring, infrastructure and urban development, energy and natural resources, government, and security.

Muhammad also leads the DeltalSat-X satellite project, an initiative focused on advancing satellite technology and contributing to the growth of Africa’s space industry. Through DeltalSat-X, he is exploring the use of satellite systems, Earth observation data, AI, and geospatial technologies to develop practical solutions to challenges on Earth.

Beyond Elclassique Technologies, Muhammad is the Founder of Elx Academy, an initiative dedicated to nurturing technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young Africans. He has participated in national and international technology and business conferences, including WETEX and World Blockchain Summit Dubai 2024, connecting with innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders from different parts of the world.

His leadership experience includes serving as President of the Ahmadu Bello University Developers Club, where he fostered a community of technology enthusiasts focused on software development, innovation, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving.

Muhammad’s entrepreneurial achievements have received several recognitions. He was awarded Tech Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 and Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by Ahmadu Bello University. He also received an Award of Excellence from World Entrepreneurs Day, Zazzau Version 2024, and was recognized among the SME100 Nigeria 25 Under 25 Young Entrepreneurs, winning under the Financial Technology category.

He is also the author of From Ideas to Impact: Fueling Students’ Creativity, a book focused on encouraging young people to transform their ideas and creativity into meaningful contributions to society.

Today, Muhammad’s work is centered on space technology and the practical application of space-derived data and intelligence on Earth. Through Elclassique Technologies Ltd and the DeltalSat-X initiative, he is working toward contributing to Africa’s growing space ecosystem through satellite technology, Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and innovative space-enabled solutions.

Muhammad Hussaini is an African technology entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Elclassique Technologies Ltd, a space technology company focused on satellite technology, Earth observation, AI & geospatial intelligence, and space-enabled solutions ... Show more

Vyshak Bellur is a Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase with over 10 years of experience building enterprise-scale systems across financial services, automotive, and retail.

He specializes in applying AI in real-world production environments, including LLM-powered workflows, observability-driven systems, and large-scale API platforms. His work focuses on making AI reliable, scalable, and compliant within regulated industries.

Vyshak has led initiatives that improved system reliability, reduced production incidents, and supported high-volume transaction systems. He is particularly interested in bridging the gap between AI innovation and practical enterprise adoption.

He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, with research spanning applied machine learning, computational linguistics, and bioinformatics.

He speaks about building AI systems that work in production — not just in demos.

Vyshak Bellur is a Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase with over 10 years of experience building enterprise-scale systems across financial services, automotive, and retail. He specializes in applying AI in real-world production environments, i... Show more

AI Engineer, Researcher, Educator.
MS Computer Science @New York University 26'
Ex - Data Analyst @Alta Alternate Assets.
AWS Community Builder (AI Track).
Delegate to the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum.

AI Engineer, Researcher, Educator. MS Computer Science @New York University 26' Ex - Data Analyst @Alta Alternate Assets. AWS Community Builder (AI Track). Delegate to the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum. Show more

Pavani Kuppili is a fourth-year PhD student at the University of Utah, advised by Prof. Robert Ricci. Her primary research interests are broadly in the areas of Programmable Networks, Data Center Networking, and Network Measurements. She is actively working on programming Tofino switches and FPGA-SmartNICs using P4. She collaborates with Prof. Michael Zink at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Prof. Miriam Leeser at Northeastern University.

Pavani Kuppili is a fourth-year PhD student at the University of Utah, advised by Prof. Robert Ricci. Her primary research interests are broadly in the areas of Programmable Networks, Data Center Networking, and Network Measurements. She is actively ... Show more

I lead Jellyfish Research where we focus on AI product innovation and study how AI transformation is affecting software companies. Our work empowers software engineering leaders to measure and optimize the impact of AI coding tools and agents, enabling their teams to spend resources intelligently, ship products faster, and align their efforts with what matters most to the business.

I’ve been in startups for 12 years and spent another 10 years before that in national defense research. My background is in applied mathematics (Ph.D., Harvard) and electrical engineering (M.S., Boston University and B.S., WPI).

I lead Jellyfish Research where we focus on AI product innovation and study how AI transformation is affecting software companies. Our work empowers software engineering leaders to measure and optimize the impact of AI coding tools and agents, enabli... Show more

Hi, I'm C. Sarath Babu. I work as a cybersecurity specialist , I’ve been diving deep into the world of quantum AI research as well. Over the years, I’ve authored four books, and I’ve also had the opportunity to contribute to national-level cybercrime investigations and work on AI-driven security innovations.

I enjoy speaking at tech forums and conferences, especially where I can explore how AI, cybersecurity, and even philosophy intersect it’s a space I’m really passionate about. I’m also a big supporter of open-source security projects and spend a lot of time building secure, AI-powered systems that help shape the future of digital ecosystems.

Hi, I'm C. Sarath Babu. I work as a cybersecurity specialist , I’ve been diving deep into the world of quantum AI research as well. Over the years, I’ve authored four books, and I’ve also had the opportunity to contribute to national-level cybercrime... Show more

Success Aisagbonbu is an accomplished Business Analyst, Functional Consultant, and Strategic Leader specializing in enterprise ERP transformations with a core focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Sitting at the intersection of executive vision and technical execution, Success translates complex business needs into streamlined, scalable systems—integrating practical enterprise Al, including Microsoft Copilot, to maximize operational efficiency and drive measurable business value.
Beyond functional architecture, Success is a passionate advocate for human-centered change management, strategic leadership, and elevating women in technology. Whether guiding cross-functional teams through high-stakes ERP rollouts or championing diversity in the tech ecosystem, she is dedicated to transforming how organizations leverage technology while inspiring the next generation of women tech leaders.

Success Aisagbonbu is an accomplished Business Analyst, Functional Consultant, and Strategic Leader specializing in enterprise ERP transformations with a core focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Sitting at the intersectio... Show more

Kunal is a Ph.D. student at IIT Delhi, where he is developing and improving foundation models for robotics applications. His research focuses on physically grounded reasoning, causal world modeling, and combining multimodal foundation models with deep reinforcement learning to build safe, general-purpose robotic agents that truly understand the real world.

With hands-on experience in embodied AI, LLM-guided RL, and edge-optimized multimodal robotics, Kunal works at the intersection of large-scale AI and physical intelligence. A former research intern at IISc Bangalore and IIT Gandhinagar and recipient of multiple government grants, he is dedicated to turning today’s powerful foundation models into tomorrow’s intelligent machines.

Kunal is a Ph.D. student at IIT Delhi, where he is developing and improving foundation models for robotics applications. His research focuses on physically grounded reasoning, causal world modeling, and combining multimodal foundation models with dee... Show more

Aron Eidelman is a Senior Developer Relations Engineer focused on Security Advocacy at Google. Specializing in DevSecOps, AI runtime controls, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to cybersecurity, he helps organizations build resilient, proactive defenses. A hands-on practitioner, Aron has demoed cloud and security innovations at major conferences, including RSAC, Next, and Google I/O.

Aron Eidelman is a Senior Developer Relations Engineer focused on Security Advocacy at Google. Specializing in DevSecOps, AI runtime controls, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to cybersecurity, he helps organizations build resilient, p... Show more

Ricardo Rosselló has spent his career moving between systems that rarely coexist on a single résumé: science, entrepreneurship, academia, government, crisis leadership, and emerging technology. A biomedical scientist by training and former Governor of Puerto Rico, he became fascinated by a recurring problem: why do well-prepared people and well-intentioned institutions so often produce outcomes they never intended?
His work focuses on the hidden signals and incentives beneath stated goals. Through The Signal and his Signal Flip framework, Rosselló helps leaders identify those forces, examine where they lead, and redesign the conditions that shape behavior. His sessions connect that idea to organizational transformation, decision-making under pressure, hyperconvergence, foresight, and longevity.

Ricardo Rosselló has spent his career moving between systems that rarely coexist on a single résumé: science, entrepreneurship, academia, government, crisis leadership, and emerging technology. A biomedical scientist by training and former Governor o... Show more