Chris Dayton is the Co-Founder and CEO of QualityAssured.ai, a company that builds closed-system, on-premise AI platforms designed specifically for pharmaceutical and life science environments. His work focuses on compliant model architectures, domain-specific training, and the practical application of large language models in GMP, quality, and regulatory workflows. Chris has led the development of AI systems used for deviation authorship, impact assessments, and risk-based decision support; all with a strong emphasis on traceability, reproducibility, and regulatory alignment. He regularly collaborates with industry experts and regulatory professionals to translate emerging expectations into operational, inspection-ready AI solutions for global pharma and biotech organizations.

Chris Dayton is the Co-Founder and CEO of QualityAssured.ai, a company that builds closed-system, on-premise AI platforms designed specifically for pharmaceutical and life science environments. His work focuses on compliant model architectures, domai... Show more

Founder & CEO, OpenShare
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology, Tongji University. His research centers on open-source ecosystem data and quantitative contribution evaluation via algorithms like OpenRank. Previously served as Community Manager at the Alibaba Open Source Program Office, with deep industry experience governing large-scale open-source communities.

Founder & CEO, OpenShare Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology, Tongji University. His research centers on open-source ecosystem data and quantitative contribution evaluation via algorithms like OpenRank. Previously served as Community Manager at... Show more

Patrik studied medicine and worked in neuroscience research. He later moved into cybersecurity, joining Microsoft, where he worked on the Assume Breach program. For nearly two years, he has been an AI researcher at Aisle, focusing on methods for detecting Trojaned and backdoored machine-learning models. His work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, cybersecurity, and AI safety, with a particular interest in understanding and identifying hidden or adversarial model behavior.

Patrik studied medicine and worked in neuroscience research. He later moved into cybersecurity, joining Microsoft, where he worked on the Assume Breach program. For nearly two years, he has been an AI researcher at Aisle, focusing on methods for dete... Show more

Software Engineer at Meta, previously at Atlassian and Microsoft, with experience building large-scale distributed systems and AI-powered solutions. Her work spans cloud migrations, scalable backend systems, and applying AI to solve real-world engineering challenges. Passionate about exploring emerging technologies, she enjoys sharing practical insights on software engineering, system design, and the evolving role of AI in modern applications. A strong advocate for women in tech, she is committed to mentoring, fostering inclusive communities, and inspiring the next generation of engineers.

Software Engineer at Meta, previously at Atlassian and Microsoft, with experience building large-scale distributed systems and AI-powered solutions. Her work spans cloud migrations, scalable backend systems, and applying AI to solve real-world engine... Show more

Natalia Orlandi è Co-fondatrice di A.M.A. – Acqua in Movimento Academy, associazione sportiva che porta movimento e benessere in acqua e a terra, con attenzione a inclusione e accessibilità. Segue come Project Manager marketing, comunicazione ed eventi dell'associazione, tra cui Trasformazioni in Movimento.
Inoltre vive quotidianamente il mondo tech come Senior Product Owner e Business Analyst in Spiagge.it, con una formazione in informatica, guida un team di PM e designer.

Natalia Orlandi è Co-fondatrice di A.M.A. – Acqua in Movimento Academy, associazione sportiva che porta movimento e benessere in acqua e a terra, con attenzione a inclusione e accessibilità. Segue come Project Manager marketing, comunicazione ed even... Show more

I am currently the Director of Product Engineering at SDVerse. I have extensive experience in MLOps, cloud computing, and machine learning applications. Previously, I technically led the Mach1ML platform at Ford Motor Company, focusing on generative AI initiatives and LLM-based applications. My expertise includes architecting and building sophisticated AI/ML systems, optimizing MLOps platforms, and integrating advanced machine learning models with deployment frameworks.

I am currently the Director of Product Engineering at SDVerse. I have extensive experience in MLOps, cloud computing, and machine learning applications. Previously, I technically led the Mach1ML platform at Ford Motor Company, focusing on generative ... Show more

Meagan Jackson is the founder of M. Jackson Accounting & Bookkeeping, a firm built on resilience and service. Her journey as a business owner has been shaped by caregiving, profound loss, and personal trauma — experiences that taught her how to keep a business running when life turns upside down. Today, she helps small business owners implement systems, automations, and financial practices that protect their firms and support sustainable growth.

Meagan takes a hands-on approach and becomes a trusted advisor to small businesses by working with them to simplify, update, and streamline their bookkeeping practices and software to support their business objectives. Meagan utilizes her accounting expertise to pave the way toward financial transparency and stability for her small business clients. She is passionate about teaching and coaching clients to have confidence and understanding of their numbers, helping them accept where they are, dream big, and take the right steps to grow stronger.

Meagan draws over 30 years of experience providing expert advisory and consulting services, bookkeeping, internal audit controls, and QuickBooks implementation services to clients across diverse industries, including professional services and skilled trade sectors.

Meagan holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Northeastern University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting from Worcester State University, and an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Massachusetts Bay Community College. As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, she works with clients to help them optimize their use of the software to support their business objectives.

Meagan Jackson is the founder of M. Jackson Accounting & Bookkeeping, a firm built on resilience and service. Her journey as a business owner has been shaped by caregiving, profound loss, and personal trauma — experiences that taught her how to keep ... Show more

I'm Simon Egli, and I've been programming since 1986. I studied Physics at the University of Basel in Switzerland between 1996 and 2001. In 1996 I did port the Oberon operating system to my Atari ST. I started programming C# with .NET Framework 2.0. I programmed various projects, a plotting software, a CMS and at the moment I'm working for SolidCP, an OpenSource webhosting control panel. I was also a missionary in Nicaragua and had a small charity for homeless. Sometimes I preach in churches or on the street.

I'm Simon Egli, and I've been programming since 1986. I studied Physics at the University of Basel in Switzerland between 1996 and 2001. In 1996 I did port the Oberon operating system to my Atari ST. I started programming C# with .NET Framework 2.0. ... Show more

Maxwell Tran is a student innovator, researcher, and advocate at Corona del Mar High School whose work focuses on education, healthcare innovation, assistive technology, and student voice. Shaped by his lived experience as a person who stutters, Maxwell is committed to creating more accessible and inclusive environments for students with communication differences.

As a CHOC/Rady Children’s Mi4 intern, Maxwell developed AI-powered augmented-reality glasses designed to support people who stutter through predictive, real-time speech cues. His work reflects a broader interest in using technology not simply for innovation, but to address meaningful human needs.

Maxwell is passionate about helping educators and leaders recognize students as active contributors to the systems that support them. As a speaker, he brings a perspective grounded in personal experience, research, and a strong belief that accessibility should be understood not only as accommodation, but as a culture of belonging.

Maxwell Tran is a student innovator, researcher, and advocate at Corona del Mar High School whose work focuses on education, healthcare innovation, assistive technology, and student voice. Shaped by his lived experience as a person who stutters, Maxw... Show more

Firdaws Lamidi is a Biomedical Scientist, Frontend Developer, and Open-source Contributor passionate about bridging health, technology, and open science. She contributes to Bioconductor’s microbiome research community, working on data curation and research reproducibility. Through open source, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, she advocates for greater access to technology and research opportunities, particularly for women and underrepresented communities.

Firdaws Lamidi is a Biomedical Scientist, Frontend Developer, and Open-source Contributor passionate about bridging health, technology, and open science. She contributes to Bioconductor’s microbiome research community, working on data curation and re... Show more

Lilian Nwagbara is a bioinformatics and computer-aided drug design (CADD) researcher working at the intersection of computational biology, data science, drug discovery, and scientific research. Her work spans bioinformatics, molecular modelling, computational drug discovery and research software, with a particular interest in using computational approaches to solve complex biomedical problems.

She is passionate about building research capacity and making scientific discovery more reproducible through better software, data and computational workflows.

Lilian Nwagbara is a bioinformatics and computer-aided drug design (CADD) researcher working at the intersection of computational biology, data science, drug discovery, and scientific research. Her work spans bioinformatics, molecular modelling, comp... Show more

Biostatistician by training, time-series crystal-ball operator at Google and protein-knot entangler at Masaryk University. Petr now teaches cheap LLMs to distrust their own vulnerability reports at AISLE. This experiment has somehow put his name on 37 CVEs across OpenSSL, libpng, PostgreSQL, OpenEMR, and OpenClaw. The bugs apparently did not check his résumé. Co-author of HoF-Bench and an ICML 2026 workshop paper on stochastic scanner failures.

Biostatistician by training, time-series crystal-ball operator at Google and protein-knot entangler at Masaryk University. Petr now teaches cheap LLMs to distrust their own vulnerability reports at AISLE. This experiment has somehow put his name on 3... Show more

Van Tran Nguyen (she/her) is a Vietnamese American artist-scholar, practicing filmmaker, curator, and multimedia artist. In 2017, Tran Nguyen earned a master's degree in fine arts from the State University of New York, at Buffalo. Then in 2021, she earned her doctorate in the Philosophy of Electronic Art at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

Tran Nguyen’s monograph in progress, Playing With Myself: Repetition as Self Determination reexamines the tools of media-making as diasporic technologies, asserting that the advances and techne of storytelling are recuperated by Asian artists from weapons of subjectification to mediums of liberation. She wrote and co-directed two films: ERIE COUNTY SMILE (2021) available for public access via PBS and THE MOTHERLOAD (2024) which premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival with support from the Vilcek Foundation’s New American Perspectives. THE MOTHERLOAD is available to watch on Apple TV, Prime TV, and Tubi.

In the fall of 2021, she was appointed the Maya Brin Institute for New Performance and Technology Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is an alumni of the Early Career Fellowship at the UCLA Center on Race & Digital Justice (2024-2025). In the fall of 2024, she joined the Department of Performing Arts at Georgetown University as the Assistant Professor of Performance and Film & Media Studies.

Van Tran Nguyen (she/her) is a Vietnamese American artist-scholar, practicing filmmaker, curator, and multimedia artist. In 2017, Tran Nguyen earned a master's degree in fine arts from the State University of New York, at Buffalo. Then in 2021, she e... Show more

Maheshkumar Umbarkar is an open-source software developer at Bristol Myers Squibb with 9+ years of experience and a strong focus on data science, automation, and the application of modern AI/LLM technologies to real-world pharmaceutical workflows. Holding a Master of Science in Statistics from North Maharashtra University, India, he brings deep expertise in Shiny app development, REST APIs using Plumber, and R package development. He is the author of the hcruR package, available on CRAN. With deep expertise in both R and Python, Mahesh works at the intersection of clinical data science and software engineering, building open-source tools that improve the reliability, reproducibility, and scalability of analytical pipelines in drug development.

Maheshkumar Umbarkar is an open-source software developer at Bristol Myers Squibb with 9+ years of experience and a strong focus on data science, automation, and the application of modern AI/LLM technologies to real-world pharmaceutical workflows. Ho... Show more

Fenil Dankhara is a Software Development Engineer II at Amazon in Austin, Texas, where he is driving the architecture of Amazon’s next-generation GenAI voicebot for a customer service channel that handles more than 1.5 million calls a day. He designed and built the voicebot’s core orchestration service, coordinating GenAI agents, interruptions, and human handoff, and partnered with the AWS Lex team to bring response streaming to production ahead of the 2026 launch. His work spans applied AI operations as well, including an MCP server with 60+ tools that gives AI assistants secure, natural-language access to voicebot systems, and a real-time speech-to-speech pipeline that cut p99 latency by 58%.

Before moving into conversational AI, Fenil built large-scale data infrastructure at Amazon, migrating legacy pipelines to native AWS and scaling peak-season systems to over 2 million transactions a day. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stony Brook University, has published research on IoT and GAN-based medical imaging in Procedia Computer Science, and mentors student teams at hackathons such as HackTX.

Fenil Dankhara is a Software Development Engineer II at Amazon in Austin, Texas, where he is driving the architecture of Amazon’s next-generation GenAI voicebot for a customer service channel that handles more than 1.5 million calls a day. He designe... Show more

I am a Senior Staff Software Engineer at YouTube (Google), providing technical leadership for high-scale content creation platforms across an 80+ person organization. My work focuses on architecting scalable systems that integrate Generative AI into consumer products used by millions globally. At YouTube, I spearheaded the development of our first GenAI creation tools, building the asynchronous infrastructure required to deploy LLMs and diffusion models at massive scale. I also designed systems enabling remixing across 7+ billion videos and built AI-powered safety mechanisms to ensure platform trust. Prior to Google, I developed secure, HIPAA-compliant healthcare platforms at Epic Systems, building a strong foundation in reliability-focused engineering. Beyond industry leadership, I actively contribute to AI research, holding a U.S. patent for short-form video creation and co-authoring published research on deep sequential learning for human activity recognition. I hold a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from BITS Pilani, with expertise in distributed systems and applied machine learning.

I am a Senior Staff Software Engineer at YouTube (Google), providing technical leadership for high-scale content creation platforms across an 80+ person organization. My work focuses on architecting scalable systems that integrate Generative AI into ... Show more

Shalyn Nystrom is a Principal Consultant in Data Science & Analytics at Source Allies. She is focused on enabling teams to build products with data in mind, empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions, and elevating clients' AI capabilities from experimentation to operationalized solutions. In addition to her breadth of experience across the data gamut, she is a culture shaper, always looking to help others find their passion and grow.

Shalyn holds a M.S. in Computational Biology from Carnegie Mellon University, and a B.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from Iowa State University. In her free time, she enjoys family life with her husband and toddler, along with crafting and traveling the world.

Shalyn Nystrom is a Principal Consultant in Data Science & Analytics at Source Allies. She is focused on enabling teams to build products with data in mind, empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions, and elevating clients' AI capabilities from... Show more

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Ambassador in my company.

I started as a developer but evolved to a software architect first and finally to a cloud architect. Now with more than 10 years of experience, I have been involved with different clients in all phases of software development and have worked with all types of architectures: monolithic, microservices, event-driven, SOA (service-oriented), serverless, cloud-native... I have also worked on modernisation projects and DevOps transformations. I often teach my co-workers about AWS and I like to collaborate on anything AWS-related that I can help with.

I love serverless, event-driven architectures, DevOps, CDK and new technology challenges!

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Amba... Show more

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology.

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology. Show more

Oguz is an engineer with accelerated computing focus in research department.

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6264-3509
GitHub: https://github.com/mehmetoguzderin

Interests include: GPGPU, HPC, MLIR, LLVM, Web, CV, CG, NLP, AI.

Oguz is an engineer with accelerated computing focus in research department. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6264-3509 GitHub: https://github.com/mehmetoguzderin Interests include: GPGPU, HPC, MLIR, LLVM, Web, CV, CG, NLP, AI. Show more

Prodyumna Pal is an Electronics & Communication Engineer affiliated with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Ministry of Railways, Vadodara; working at the intersection of Edge AI, autonomous systems, UAVs, embedded systems, and web-based control. He has worked on autonomous aerial robotics at IIT Hyderabad, where he developed a Jetson- and PX4-based system for aerial manipulation of dynamic objects, including custom ground-control software, AI-based Train Control Systems with Remote Monitoring under patent process, and works on Modern flight and avionics systems in Association with AIRBUS. His projects span onboard AI, computer vision, LTE-enabled robotics, telemetry, flight controllers, and distributed control systems. He has also worked with Indian Railways at Banaras Loco Works, gaining exposure to electric locomotive systems, Vehicle Control Units, and KAVACH. Alongside engineering and research, Prodyumna leads UAV projects at the SAEINDIA Collegiate Club of GSV and contributes to IEEE’s Asia-Pacific entrepreneurship ecosystem. His work has been presented and published in IEEE aerospace and defence research forums.

Prodyumna Pal is an Electronics & Communication Engineer affiliated with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Ministry of Railways, Vadodara; working at the intersection of Edge AI, autonomous systems, UAVs, embedded systems, and web-based control. He has wo... Show more

Sonam Kumari is an AI and healthcare technology professional, product leader, and data strategist with 9+ years of experience spanning technology consulting, data analytics, product management, and digital transformation. She holds a Computer Science Engineering degree and an MBA from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business.

Her work focuses on applying AI, machine learning, data analytics, and intelligent automation to solve complex challenges in healthcare and enterprise environments. She has led cross-functional teams and developed data-driven products and solutions involving healthcare analytics, intelligent supply-chain optimization, GenAI, clinical reporting, and decision-support systems.

Sonam brings a unique combination of technical depth, product strategy, and business leadership. Her experience includes developing AI-enabled solutions, optimizing healthcare operations and costs, improving data-driven decision-making, and translating complex technology into practical business outcomes.

As a speaker, Sonam is passionate about making AI and emerging technologies accessible and actionable. She enjoys sharing practical insights on responsible AI adoption, AI product management, Clinical products, healthcare innovation, data-driven transformation, GenAI, and the future of intelligent enterprise systems.

Sonam Kumari is an AI and healthcare technology professional, product leader, and data strategist with 9+ years of experience spanning technology consulting, data analytics, product management, and digital transformation. She holds a Computer Science... Show more

Short Bio:
Metaversity Director. XR/AI Expert. Innovator. Chemist. Educator. Speaker. Autism Advocate. Author. Wife. Mom.

Full Bio:
Meet the first ever Metaversity Director, Dr. Muhsinah Lateefah Morris. She is Director of Metaverse Programs and Professor of the Practice at Morehouse College. Dr. Morris is a proud member of the inaugural HBCU IP Futures Collaborative: Powered by Michelson IP and inaugural HBCU Faculty Fellow for the Propel Center funded by Southern Company and Apple.

A B.S. chemistry graduate of the HBCU Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Morris earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomolecular Chemistry from Emory University—known as the Harvard of the South. Since Spring 2021, she has been leading Morehouse’s pioneering Metaversity project.

She’s a multi-award-winning educator and technologist recognized for her innovative leadership, including:
Teaching Excellence Award (Morehouse College)
Emerging Technology & Innovation (CBRE)
First Place – T-Mobile Unconventional Innovation
Educator of the Year 2022 (STEM Women Atlanta)
2023 Top 100 Women of the Future
2023 Atlanta Technology Professional Innovator of the Year
2024 XR Women Global Trailblazer of the Year
2024 Woman in Tech-Woman of the Year
2025 Leading Woman in AI by ASU-GSV

Residing in McDonough, GA with her husband and five sons—including one with autism—Dr. Morris advocates deeply for the autism community as part of the Community Advisory Council and Advocacy Ambassadors for Autism Speaks.

Affectionately known as Dr. M.O.M. (Molder of Minds), she is a VR pioneer transforming learning on a global scale. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and serves on the XR Advisory Council for the XR Association and the Futurist Council for Jobs for the Future (JFF).

Dr. Morris currently trains pre-service and in-service educators to create and optimize their own institutional Metaverse Cultures. Through her company, Metaverse United, LLC,
she empowers people to find where they belong in the embodiment of the internet—the Metaverse.

🔗 Learn more at UniteTheMetaverse.com.

Short Bio: Metaversity Director. XR/AI Expert. Innovator. Chemist. Educator. Speaker. Autism Advocate. Author. Wife. Mom. Full Bio: Meet the first ever Metaversity Director, Dr. Muhsinah Lateefah Morris. She is Director of Metaverse Programs and... Show more

Taite Heller is a Health and Exercise Science student at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In addition to her major, she is pursuing minors in Biology and Psychology while maintaining a 3.97 GPA. She is expected to graduate in 2027 and is currently on the Pre-Physician Assistant track. With a strong interest in healthcare and patient-centered service, she plans to attend PA school after completing her undergraduate studies. Her academic achievements reflect a commitment to learning, growth, and professional development.

Beyond the classroom, Taite is a Division I student-athlete on the Wake Forest University Dance Team. Balancing a demanding academic schedule with the responsibilities of collegiate athletics has strengthened her leadership skills, discipline, and ability to manage multiple commitments. Her dedication to the team was recognized during the 2025-2026 season when she earned the MVP Award for her performance and commitment.

As a member of the dance team for three years, Heller trains and performs for more than 15 hours each week while maintaining her academic responsibilities. She helps create an engaging atmosphere at athletic events through performances and interactions with fans. Her involvement also includes mentoring young dancers through junior spirit programs and representing the university and athletic department at alumni and donor events. She competes annually at the Universal Dance Association National Championship in Division IA, one of the most competitive collegiate dance levels. During the 2025-2026 season, the team secured the program's first national championship in the DIA Gameday Live category.

Leadership plays an important role in her college experience. Taite serves as a representative for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, where she helps strengthen communication between student-athletes and the athletic department. Through this position, she contributes to leadership initiatives, supports student-athlete advocacy, and promotes community engagement. In 2025, she was selected as the student-athlete voice at the Faculty Advisory Committee meeting for Wake Forest Athletics. This recognition marked the first time a member of the Spirit Program had been chosen for the role. She was also selected to represent Wake Forest Athletics at a Leadership & Character Development Program event, where she shared perspectives on team culture, values, identity, positivity, and mindset.

Her passion for healthcare has led her to pursue research opportunities that complement her academic studies. As a Research Assistant for IGROOVE-POWER, Heller worked alongside graduate students in a geriatric movement laboratory. Her responsibilities included collecting and organizing muscle power measurements at the knee and ankle joints using standardized testing procedures. Through this experience, she gained exposure to geriatric research, functional movement assessment, and studies focused on cognitive aging.

During the Spring 2026 semester, Taite served as a clinical research intern for The Osteoarthritis Prevention Study at Wake Forest University. This multisite clinical trial examines whether diet, exercise, and weight-loss maintenance can help prevent knee osteoarthritis in women who are at risk for the condition. Her involvement provided valuable experience in clinical research and healthcare-focused investigations.

During the Spring 2026 semester, Heller established “Dancing With the Deacs,” a dance class created in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem. Through this program, she teaches children and adults with Down syndrome, encouraging movement, self-expression, and mind-body connection through dance. She also volunteers as a dance instructor at GiGi’s Playhouse, where she works with both children and adults through educational and developmental programs.

Taite Heller has been selected to serve as a Teaching Assistant in Human Gross Anatomy. In this position, she will work closely with faculty members on cadaver preparation and dissection, assist with laboratory sessions, and support student learning. She is also pursuing her Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification while seeking opportunities to gain direct patient care experience. Through her accomplishments in academics, athletics, leadership, research, and community service, she continues to build a strong foundation for a future healthcare career.

Taite Heller is a Health and Exercise Science student at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In addition to her major, she is pursuing minors in Biology and Psychology while maintaining a 3.97 GPA. She is expected to graduate in ... Show more

Danny Harnik is a Senior Technical Staff Member (STSM) at IBM Research, specializing in storage systems, data compression and inference platforms. Over the years, he has played a key role in advancing IBM products across storage, cloud, and open-source technologies including Ceph, vLLM and llm-d (he is a maintainer in the llm-d-kv-cache repo). Danny has authored more than 35 academic publications and holds over 45 patents. He earned his PhD in cryptography from the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Danny Harnik is a Senior Technical Staff Member (STSM) at IBM Research, specializing in storage systems, data compression and inference platforms. Over the years, he has played a key role in advancing IBM products across storage, cloud, and open-sour... Show more

Dr. Bjoern E. Oleson is an accomplished IT professional with more than twenty years of experience in Application Life-Cycle Management (ALM). He currently serves as a Principal IT Consultant at Siemens Healthineers, where he possesses in-depth expertise in Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Code LLMS. Bjoern's qualifications include degrees in Computer Science and Biology, attesting to his extensive knowledge and versatility in the fields of science and technology. In addition, Bjoern is deeply interested in the Internet of Things and is a strong advocate of the transformative power of Generative AI. He is always enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and experiences with others.

Dr. Bjoern E. Oleson is an accomplished IT professional with more than twenty years of experience in Application Life-Cycle Management (ALM). He currently serves as a Principal IT Consultant at Siemens Healthineers, where he possesses in-depth expert... Show more

## Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi

**Emirati Educator & Researcher | Arabic Language Curriculum Specialist | Educational Leader & Innovator**

Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi is a distinguished Emirati educator and researcher specializing in **Arabic language curriculum, educational innovation, and teacher development**. Currently serving as a **Vice Principal**, she has made significant contributions to advancing teaching practices, empowering educators, and enhancing student learning experiences in the United Arab Emirates.

Her outstanding educational achievements have earned her prestigious recognition, including the **Mohamed bin Zayed Award for Best Teacher** and the title of **Best Teacher in the Arab World**. She also became the **first Emirati teacher to enter the Guinness World Records** through a pioneering innovation in creative writing—an achievement that reflects her passion for transforming ideas into meaningful educational impact.

Throughout her career, Salma has led and contributed to several influential educational initiatives, including the **International Teachers’ Knowledge Fund Platform** and the **Tokkatsu Project**, focusing on teacher development, student character building, and innovative learning practices. She has also supported national programs promoting reading, writing, and student readiness for educational assessments.

As an active researcher and educational contributor, Salma has participated in research projects, conferences, and professional forums at both national and international levels, sharing innovative practices and contributing to curriculum development and educational advancement.

Salma believes that **education is more than the transfer of knowledge—it is a powerful force for shaping people, communities, and the future**. Her mission is to empower educators, inspire students, and cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to make a meaningful contribution to society.

### Areas of Expertise

**Educational Innovation | Arabic Language Curriculum | Educational Leadership | Creative Writing | Teacher Development & Empowerment | Reading & Writing Strategies | Educational Research | Student Character Development | Educational Initiative Design & Implementation**

### Suggested Speaker Tagline

**“From the Classroom to Guinness World Records: An Emirati Journey of Innovation, Creativity, and Educational Impact.”**

## Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi **Emirati Educator & Researcher | Arabic Language Curriculum Specialist | Educational Leader & Innovator** Salma Mohammed Salem Alketbi is a distinguished Emirati educator and researcher specializing in **Arabic ... Show more

Stéphane Gervais is Founder and CEO of ApexTransform and VP Strategic Partnerships at CertX, an SGS Group company. He works at the intersection of agentic AI, cybersecurity, technical assurance, digital identity and emerging technologies.
With more than 25 years of international technology experience, he has held leadership roles across semiconductors, embedded systems, industrial technology, data and AI.
His current work focuses on how authority, identity and accountability can be maintained as AI systems become increasingly autonomous. He writes and speaks on trusted AI, AI governance and security, including work published in Forbes and IEEE Computer. Stéphane holds a PhD in electronics.

Stéphane Gervais is Founder and CEO of ApexTransform and VP Strategic Partnerships at CertX, an SGS Group company. He works at the intersection of agentic AI, cybersecurity, technical assurance, digital identity and emerging technologies. With more ... 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

Amra Iuoop is a visionary educational technology leader, entrepreneur, and scientist with over a decade of experience transforming digital pedagogy. As Founder of Usraty Labs and a STREAM & Computing Specialist at Arcadia British School, she is a pioneer in PHYGITAL learning—blending physical tools with digital ecosystems to drive classroom innovation.

Her multidisciplinary approach stems from a UK Biomedical Science background, bridging rigorous inquiry with modern educational design. Amra holds an elite suite of global credentials, including Google Certified Innovator (#SWE26), Modern Classroom Certified Trainer, and Certified Design Thinking Facilitative Trainer.

Recognised as Women Technopreneur of the Year at the Entrepreneurial Elite awards this year, Amra drives regional digital transformation. Through her UAE-wide AI Champion Programme, she recently trained over 500 educators across 20+ schools. Over her career, she has upskilled 2,500+ educators, preparing thousands of learners for the future.

An advocate for women in STEM, Amra regularly delivers keynotes at platforms like GESS Dubai and the Google for Education stage, and collaborates with global institutions like UN Agencies and the British Council.

Amra Iuoop is a visionary educational technology leader, entrepreneur, and scientist with over a decade of experience transforming digital pedagogy. As Founder of Usraty Labs and a STREAM & Computing Specialist at Arcadia British School, she is a pio... Show more