Sai Surya Raja Amogha Tenneti is a Scientist with over five years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, protein large molecule bioprocessing, and automated bioreactor platforms. She has worked extensively in GMP-aligned environments and is recognized as an AMBR Super User with deep expertise in Sartorius ambr 15 and ambr 250 systems. Her work centers on upstream process development supporting monoclonal antibody and AAV production.
In her current role at Eurofins PSS at Janssen, Amogha independently designs, executes, and analyzes AMBR-based studies to optimize media performance, feeding strategies, and process parameters. She has led qualification and validation activities for AMBR systems and cell culture analyzers, authored and executed protocols, and contributed to automation initiatives that improved operational efficiency and data reliability. She also trains and mentors other scientists, strengthening team capability and technical expertise.
Amogha has a strong foundation in analytical and molecular techniques, including HPLC, LC-MS, ELISA, Western blotting, qPCR, and gas chromatography. Her background includes scale-down modeling, data analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration across upstream, analytical, and process development teams. She holds a Master of Science in Bioinnovation and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Temple University.

Sai Surya Raja Amogha Tenneti is a Scientist with over five years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, protein large molecule bioprocessing, and automated bioreactor platforms. She has worked extensively in GMP-aligned environments and i... Show more

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering
• More than 5 years of experience with Power BI, Python and SQL
• Lead developer of Measure Killer, the external tool for Power BI
• Microsoft certified Power BI-Data Analyst (PL-300)

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering • More than 5 years of experience with Power BI, Python and SQL • Lead developer of Measure Killer, the external tool for Power BI • Microsoft certified Power BI-Data Analyst (PL-300) Show more

Rick Izzo has spent well over a decade building open source AI tooling and scientific computing infra. He began as a medical imaging researcher & open source maintainer, then co-founded Tensor[werk], later acquired by Lightning AI. Notable past projects include VMTK, RedisAI, Hangar, and PyTorch Lightning. Since joining NVIDIA, Rick has maintained and championed the Autonomous Job Recovery Engine, designing scheduler-neutral recovery interfaces applicable across both Slurm and Kubernetes.

Rick Izzo has spent well over a decade building open source AI tooling and scientific computing infra. He began as a medical imaging researcher & open source maintainer, then co-founded Tensor[werk], later acquired by Lightning AI. Notable past proje... Show more

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using modern math, science and logic that divides time evenly, precisely, and accurately, for the first time in the history of time. With humor, philosophy, and curiosity, Tom is able to expand your perception of reality and uncover new systems and patterns that are currently hiding in plain sight.

In 2017, Tom Sherman discovered the 5th season of the year after nearly a decade of studying timekeeping and measurement systems. He then spent the next 3 years deconstructing the Gregorian Calendar and re-engineering a New Calendar system using mode... Show more

He obtained Bachelor of Science degree holder in Anatomy from Enugu State University of Science and Technology and Master degree in Anatomy (in view). And hope to further to PhD level.A seasoned Lecturer in Anatomy and Basic Science and Biology Teacher. An Entrepreneur. CEO of Abraham Onwumelu group of company (in view)

He obtained Bachelor of Science degree holder in Anatomy from Enugu State University of Science and Technology and Master degree in Anatomy (in view). And hope to further to PhD level.A seasoned Lecturer in Anatomy and Basic Science and Biology Teach... Show more

I work as a mid-level Software Engineer, focusing primarily on backend development with Python.

In addition to my professional work, I code extensively in my free time: exploring procedural generation, designing video games, diving into computer vision, and automating processes.

With three years of practical experience and a degree in Software Engineering, programming isn't just my career, it's my personal superpower. Python is my trusted companion day in and day out.

Even during holidays, going a week without coding feels like something is missing. For me, coding isn't merely about writing lines of code; it's about solving problems. That's why I see myself as more of a problem-solver and builder enthusiast than just a programmer.

I work as a mid-level Software Engineer, focusing primarily on backend development with Python. In addition to my professional work, I code extensively in my free time: exploring procedural generation, designing video games, diving into computer v... Show more

Praneel Madabushini is a highly skilled Senior DevOps professional with over 7 years of experience in cloud and on-premise environments, specializing in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud technologies. As a certified Kubernetes Administrator and AWS EKS Subject Matter Expert, he possesses advanced expertise in containerization, continuous integration, and infrastructure automation.

Throughout his career, Praneel has played a pivotal role in driving operational efficiencies by designing and implementing automated, scalable solutions, particularly leveraging tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. He has a proven track record of delivering secure and efficient cloud-native environments, ensuring seamless application deployment and management.

Praneel’s current role at Nvidia Corporation involves developing automated service deployments and optimizing Kubernetes infrastructure, while his previous experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on providing expert support for container services, including ECS and EKS. With a strong background in troubleshooting complex production issues and a commitment to continuous improvement, Praneel is known for his ability to work collaboratively across teams to implement tailored solutions. He holds a Master's degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor's degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

Praneel Madabushini is a highly skilled Senior DevOps professional with over 7 years of experience in cloud and on-premise environments, specializing in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud technologies. As a certified Kubernetes Administrator and AWS EKS Su... Show more

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Jason Meekma is the Executive Director of Focus on Community, Inc., a Racine, Wisconsin nonprofit dedicated to preventing substance use and inspiring healthy life choices. With more than 20 years of experience working with youth and communities, Jason has led coalition initiatives, youth development programs, family-centered strategies, and community partnerships grounded in practical, community-driven solutions. He brings a people-first perspective to his presentations, combining real-world experience with an engaging, approachable style.

Jason also explores how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, can strengthen community and prevention work without replacing human judgment, local knowledge, or authentic community voice. Through interactive presentations, live demonstrations, and honest conversation, he helps audiences consider both the possibilities and responsibilities of using AI in their work. Whether discussing prevention, coalition development, youth engagement, or technology, Jason invites participants to think differently and leave with ideas they can put into practice.

Here’s the updated version: Jason Meekma is the Executive Director of Focus on Community, Inc., a Racine, Wisconsin nonprofit dedicated to preventing substance use and inspiring healthy life choices. With more than 20 years of experience working w... Show more

Chaitany Patel is an Open Source Engineer at Red Hat, where he builds feature-store infrastructure with Feast for near-realtime feature serving to LLM and RAG pipelines on OpenShift. He has multiple merged contributions upstream to feast-dev/feast, including MCP tooling, agent skills, and vector-store APIs. He is a Google Summer of Code 2026 contributor with the German Center for Open Source AI (skpro), adding online/streaming updates to probabilistic regression, and previously spoke at The Fifth Elephant’s “Open weights, real stakes” meetup on feature engineering for open-weight AI. A B.Tech CSE student at IIIT Vadodara, he focuses on practical ML infrastructure—schema-to-feature pipelines, agents on Kubernetes, and making open models useful in production without vendor lock-in.

Chaitany Patel is an Open Source Engineer at Red Hat, where he builds feature-store infrastructure with Feast for near-realtime feature serving to LLM and RAG pipelines on OpenShift. He has multiple merged contributions upstream to feast-dev/feast, i... Show more

Dr. Emmanuel Bamidele is a materials scientist and semiconductor technology-development engineer at Intel Corporation, where he develops next-generation dielectric materials for advanced-node interconnects and leads work integrating artificial intelligence into semiconductor manufacturing. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder), with additional master's degrees in materials science, extractive metallurgy (University of Johannesburg), and computer science (Georgia Institute of Technology), and is the author of 20+ peer-reviewed publications. He is the cofounder of Utivilla Corporation, maker of the Supavector product, and a Visiting Professor of Electrical Engineering across several colleges. Nigerian-born and trained across African and international institutions, he works to connect Africa's critical-mineral base and engineering talent to a sovereign, high-value semiconductor and AI future.

Dr. Emmanuel Bamidele is a materials scientist and semiconductor technology-development engineer at Intel Corporation, where he develops next-generation dielectric materials for advanced-node interconnects and leads work integrating artificial intell... Show more

Dr Daniel Meilak is a Senior Software Engineer with a background in Computational Physics. After 9 years of grueling studies, he found that life became a lot more exciting when he was able to write bug ridden lines of C++ at EGYM

Dr Daniel Meilak is a Senior Software Engineer with a background in Computational Physics. After 9 years of grueling studies, he found that life became a lot more exciting when he was able to write bug ridden lines of C++ at EGYM Show more

20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and business. Artur's career spans OEM product development with Asian manufacturers, SaaS solutions for enterprise clients, and hands-on experience at a Silicon Valley startup. Artur has deep expertise in implementing both hardware and software IT solutions in retail and trade environments, with a sharp focus on the musical instruments and professional live sound equipment markets. He holds an MBA in Marketing and is known for his rigorous approach to market research and go-to-market strategy development.

20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and business. Artur's career spans OEM product development with Asian manufacturers, SaaS solutions for enterprise clients, and hands-on experience at a Silicon Valley startup. Artur has deep e... Show more

Syeda Anjum A is an accomplished Chemistry educator and academic leader with over a decade of experience in secondary and senior secondary education. Having served as Head of the Science Department, she has led curriculum development, teacher mentoring and the implementation of innovative, student-centered teaching practices aligned with the CBSE curriculum and competitive examinations, including JEE and NEET. Passionate about transforming science education, she integrates Artificial Intelligence, inquiry-based pedagogy and real-world applications to make learning engaging, inclusive and future-focused. Her work promotes conceptual understanding, critical thinking, scientific inquiry and digital literacy while empowering educators to embrace technology with confidence and purpose. Syeda believes AI should enhance-not replace-the human connection in teaching, enabling educators to create meaningful, equitable and impactful learning experiences. As an advocate for continuous professional growth and educational innovation, she is committed to preparing both teachers and learners to thrive in an evolving global education landscape.

Syeda Anjum A is an accomplished Chemistry educator and academic leader with over a decade of experience in secondary and senior secondary education. Having served as Head of the Science Department, she has led curriculum development, teacher mentori... Show more

Nauman Ali is Head of Secondary Science at Beech Hall School Riyadh, where he leads the science department and teaches Physics from Grade 9 to 12, including IB Diploma Programme Physics at Standard and Higher Level. He has more than 16 years of international teaching experience and holds an MA in Education from Liverpool John Moores University. He is currently completing QTS through the University of Sunderland and the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL).
His teaching is built around inquiry and student ownership. He uses simulations, low-cost practical work and digital tools such as PhET, Wayground and Edpuzzle to make abstract science visible and to get every student thinking. He has led school and regional STEAM fairs, designed department-wide assessment and data systems, and supported colleagues through coaching and classroom walkthroughs.
He is interested in how technology, used with intent rather than for its own sake, can deepen understanding and widen access in the science classroom.

Nauman Ali is Head of Secondary Science at Beech Hall School Riyadh, where he leads the science department and teaches Physics from Grade 9 to 12, including IB Diploma Programme Physics at Standard and Higher Level. He has more than 16 years of inter... Show more

Phil Ewels is Product Manager for Open Source at Seqera. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Cambridge, UK.

Before joining Seqera in 2022, Phil worked at the National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) at SciLifeLab in Stockholm, Sweden. He and his team focussed on developing and scaling up new lab protocols and bioinformatics solutions. This involved developing new analysis pipelines that could scale to very high volumes whilst adhering to high standards of reproducibility and reusability. It was through this work that Phil became involved in the Nextflow project and eventually co-founded the nf-core community.

Phil’s career has spanned many disciplines from lab work and bioinformatics research in epigenetics, through to software development and community engagement. He is passionate about open-source software and has a soft spot for tools with a focus on user-friendliness. He is the author of MultiQC, SRA-Explorer, QCFail.com, and several other pet projects.

Phil Ewels is Product Manager for Open Source at Seqera. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Cambridge, UK. Before joining Seqera in 2022, Phil worked at the National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) at SciLifeLab in Stockholm,... Show more

Dr. Lech Kalinowski is a PhD-trained physicist, Senior AI Systems Engineer, and hands-on builder working across local inference, agentic systems, mobile AI, and physical AI interfaces. His background spans condensed matter physics, printed electronics, data science, blockchain, local LLM infrastructure, and embedded prototyping.

At Callstack, he works on practical AI engineering, including local and mobile AI systems, AI-assisted development workflows, React Native Evals, and agentic tooling. He is the author of technical work on context engineering, multi-agent CLI workflows, quantization, and local model deployment. He previously served as CTO at Panamint, where he worked at the intersection of sustainable electronics, nanomaterials, and applied data science.

He is currently building Vault OS, an experimental handheld AI terminal that connects ESP32-based hardware, OLED/e-paper UX, local models, backend orchestration, and OpenClaw automation into a physical control surface for personal agents.

Dr. Lech Kalinowski is a PhD-trained physicist, Senior AI Systems Engineer, and hands-on builder working across local inference, agentic systems, mobile AI, and physical AI interfaces. His background spans condensed matter physics, printed electronic... Show more

Robotics Engineer working as a Field Reliability Engineer specializing in low-voltage (LV) electrical subsystems for autonomous and software-defined electric vehicles. Focused on end-to-end reliability engineering across LV power distribution, LV battery management, and autonomy-adjacent electronics by combining hands-on PCBA/ECU-level failure analysis with fleet log analytics, supplier quality containment, and cross-functional corrective actions (including firmware/software mitigations) to improve safety, uptime, and customer experience at scale. Keywords : low-voltage (LV) electrical subsystems for autonomous vehicles, LV battery Management Systems, Environmental induced camera sensor optimisation

Robotics Engineer working as a Field Reliability Engineer specializing in low-voltage (LV) electrical subsystems for autonomous and software-defined electric vehicles. Focused on end-to-end reliability engineering across LV power distribution, LV bat... Show more

Deianira Fejzaj is a Ph.D. candidate from SECAI at the Chair of Nanoelectronics
Institute of Semiconductors and Microsystems, TU Dresden. Her work explores novel neuromorphic devices like memristors, using 2D materials. She received her Master's degree from the University of Brescia, Italy.

Deianira Fejzaj is a Ph.D. candidate from SECAI at the Chair of Nanoelectronics Institute of Semiconductors and Microsystems, TU Dresden. Her work explores novel neuromorphic devices like memristors, using 2D materials. She received her Master's deg... Show more

Dr. Christian Weymann is a Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting with broad experience across the full lifecycle of data in a large enterprise context.

At one of Europe's largest commercial data lakes, he contributed to backend services scaling across thousands of cloud accounts, designed metadata synchronization platforms, and created blueprints for ingesting streaming data. Currently, he focuses on making enterprise data actionable through AI. He develops production-ready AI agents that enable non-technical users to answer quantitative business questions using natural language, including RAG-based chatbots, semantic catalog search, and Copilot-integrated tools for data analysis.

Before joining TNG, Christian earned a PhD in experimental solid state physics from the University of Geneva. In his free time, he practices Japanese martial arts, holding a black belt in both Judo and Aikido.

Dr. Christian Weymann is a Senior Consultant at TNG Technology Consulting with broad experience across the full lifecycle of data in a large enterprise context. At one of Europe's largest commercial data lakes, he contributed to backend services s... Show more

Java developer for 25 years, Frontend (React and Angular) developer for 5 years. Fan of Test Driven Development. Cycling fan.

Java developer for 25 years, Frontend (React and Angular) developer for 5 years. Fan of Test Driven Development. Cycling fan. Show more

Paul has a long history with Progress starting with Version 7. He is eager to incorporate new technologies and methods, and is happy to share his experiences.

Paul has a long history with Progress starting with Version 7. He is eager to incorporate new technologies and methods, and is happy to share his experiences. Show more

Head of Digital & Payments Factory at Poste Italiane, coordinating a team of ten people dedicated to the development of digital applications and payment solutions, specialized in microservices architectures running on Kubernetes and operating on Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and on-premises datacenters.
Before joining Poste Italiane, he accumulated over 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and IBM, covering a wide range of Cloud Services, including IaaS, PaaS, Containers, Serverless, and IoT.

Head of Digital & Payments Factory at Poste Italiane, coordinating a team of ten people dedicated to the development of digital applications and payment solutions, specialized in microservices architectures running on Kubernetes and operating on Micr... Show more

https://www.linkedin.com/in/balusoft/

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Fabricio Bracht is a software engineer based in Abbotsford, BC. For four years at EXFO he has worked in Rust on network monitoring and active measurement infrastructure (TWAMP, STAMP, clock offset estimation) across Kubernetes and bare metal. He works comfortably across the stack, pairing React, TypeScript, and WebAssembly on the frontend with Rust, Go, and Python on the backend. Independently, he designed MQDB, a distributed reactive database with Raft consensus and QUIC transport, and mqtt5, a complete MQTT v5.0 platform spanning embedded no_std targets to the browser. His paper on MQTT over QUIC is under review at Computer Networks. Before software he earned a PhD and postdoctorate in computational chemistry in Brazil, then retrained at Langara College in Vancouver.

Fabricio Bracht is a software engineer based in Abbotsford, BC. For four years at EXFO he has worked in Rust on network monitoring and active measurement infrastructure (TWAMP, STAMP, clock offset estimation) across Kubernetes and bare metal. He work... Show more

Jaydeep Taralkar is an Executive Director and Senior Data Science Leader with expertise in platform strategy and financial technology. With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology sector, he specializes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and cloud engineering solutions.
Throughout his distinguished career at leading financial institutions including Credit Suisse and Barclays, Jaydeep has consistently delivered innovative data platforms and ML solutions that drive business optimization and cost savings. His notable achievements include developing advanced fraud detection tools, creating explainable AI models for credit risk assessment, and architecting strategic data platforms that enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology University, with research focused on predictive analytics for climate-resilient crops and sustainable food production, Jaydeep combines academic rigor with practical industry expertise. He holds a Master's degree in Business Intelligence & Analytics from Stevens College of Technology and maintains multiple certifications in AI, ML, and cloud technologies from MIT, IBM, Microsoft, and Google.
Jaydeep is known for his visionary leadership, technical innovation, and ability to build high-performing teams that deliver transformative business solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology and data science.

Jaydeep Taralkar is an Executive Director and Senior Data Science Leader with expertise in platform strategy and financial technology. With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology sector, he specializes in artificial intelligence, mac... Show more

Yogesh Tewari is a Senior Cloud Data Engineer at Google, specializing in massive-scale data systems and graph AI. With an M.S. in AI from Johns Hopkins, his expertise spans high-performance genomics data warehousing, GCP Graph databases (Spanner and BigQuery Graph), the GraphFlow GNN toolkit, and applying GNNs to drive Autonomous Network Operations in the telecom industry.

Yogesh Tewari is a Senior Cloud Data Engineer at Google, specializing in massive-scale data systems and graph AI. With an M.S. in AI from Johns Hopkins, his expertise spans high-performance genomics data warehousing, GCP Graph databases (Spanner and ... Show more

Dr. Sharona Dayan's lectures focus on the clinical connection between nutrition, airway stability, sleep health, tooth loss and peri-implant disease. Her programs help clinicians understand how metabolic and inflammatory factors influence oral health outcomes and provide practical strategies they can immediately apply in practice.
Dr. Sharona Dayan, DDS, DMSc, is a Harvard-trained, board-certified periodontist, oral medicine specialist, and published author dedicated to redefining how we approach oral and systemic health. Founder of Aurora Periodontal Care in Beverly Hills, Dr. Dayan is a nationally recognized expert in laser dentistry, tissue regeneration, implantology, and the oral-systemic connection.
After completing her undergraduate degree at UCLA, she earned dual specialty degrees in Periodontology and Oral Medicine from Harvard University, along with a Doctor of Medical Sciences in Oral Biology. Her NIH-funded research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital led to the first genetic test for periodontal disease.
Dr. Dayan has been awarded prestigious grants and fellowships, including an NIH Institutional Grant and a National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship for her groundbreaking work in oral biology. She has served as a Clinical Instructor at both Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, shaping the next generation of dental professionals.
With over five years of advanced specialty training beyond dental school - including certifications from the Misch International Implant Institute, the Kois Center, and the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry - Dr. Dayan blends rigorous science with compassionate patient care. She lectures nationally, serves as a consultant for dental professionals seeking to elevate patient outcomes, and is the author of Keep Your Teeth: A Practical Guide for Everyone, available on Amazon.
Through her dynamic presentations, Dr. Dayan empowers dental professionals with integrative strategies for improving implant success, periodontal health, and patient outcomes by addressing the overlooked roles of nutrition, airway health, and sleep. She is a frequent guest on podcasts, a sought-after expert for media outlets, and has led a dental study club focused on integrating oral health with whole-body wellness.
At the heart of her work is a deep respect for the body’s natural healing ability. Her approach weaves modern scientific advocacy with the enduring wisdom of nature and tradition, offering a truly integrative path to oral and systemic healing.

Dr. Sharona Dayan's lectures focus on the clinical connection between nutrition, airway stability, sleep health, tooth loss and peri-implant disease. Her programs help clinicians understand how metabolic and inflammatory factors influence oral health... Show more

Anwar Ahmad is a distinguished technology leader and enterprise architect with over 16 years of experience transforming complex financial systems and pioneering AI-driven automation solutions. Currently serving as Vice President of Enterprise Architecture at Newrez LLC, one of America's leading mortgage lenders, Anwar has architected systems that process over 30 million transactions daily and has successfully migrated more than 3 million customer identities to modern platforms.
As a recognized expert in AI and intelligent automation, Anwar has developed groundbreaking solutions that have revolutionized customer service operations. His AI-powered intelligent inquiry routing system processes over 1,25,000 monthly customer communications with 93% reduction in manual processing time, while his knowledge-assist chatbot has transformed customer support across multiple departments. His work in AI-driven email classification has reduced customer response times from 15+ days to less than 24 hours, demonstrating measurable impact on customer experience and operational efficiency.
Anwar's expertise spans the complete spectrum of enterprise modernization, from legacy system transformation to cloud-native AI solutions. He led the modernization of a proprietary loan origination platform that has funded hundreds of billions in loans, implementing microservices architecture that reduced hardware costs by 65% while dramatically improving scalability. His architectural frameworks and internal development platforms have become enterprise standards, enabling rapid development and deployment across multiple business units.
A thought leader in regulated industry automation, Anwar's research on AI-driven process automation and human-AI collaboration has been published in academic journals and industry publications. His work demonstrates how financial institutions can achieve significant cost reductions and efficiency gains while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. His implementations have saved millions in operational costs while improving customer satisfaction and regulatory adherence.
Anwar holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and brings deep expertise in Microsoft technology stack, AI/ML platforms including Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Services, microservices architecture, identity management, and cloud-native solutions. His unique combination of hands-on technical expertise, enterprise architecture vision, and proven business impact makes him a sought-after speaker on digital transformation, AI automation, and modernization strategies in regulated industries.

Anwar Ahmad is a distinguished technology leader and enterprise architect with over 16 years of experience transforming complex financial systems and pioneering AI-driven automation solutions. Currently serving as Vice President of Enterprise Archite... Show more

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leaders, partnering with school administrators to develop inclusive systems that center students with disabilities, particularly those most marginalized. With nearly two decades of experience, Kari’s work has focused on dismantling barriers, building educator capacity, and improving outcomes for diverse learners. Her previous role as a special education coordinator at Newport-Mesa Unified School District involved district-wide initiatives in inclusion, literacy, and leadership development. Kari’s expertise lies in aligning systems for meaningful change, fostering safe and supportive school environments, and amplifying the voices of students often pushed to the margins. She currently serves as President of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17, continuing her mission to advance equitable opportunities for all students.

Kari Adams is a recognized leader in inclusive education, systems change, and equity-focused leadership. As the Inclusive Leadership Center Director at Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute, Kari leads the Coalition of Inclusive School Leade... Show more

Since 2008 working at Statnett, focusing on system operation and market. Have had several positions within Statnett control rooms and development of IT-systems both for asset monitoring and market control.
Now working in Statnett R&D department. Focusing on development of IT systems and methods for Future System operations and Market.
Holds a Master degree of Science in Energy and Environment from 2007 at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Since 2008 working at Statnett, focusing on system operation and market. Have had several positions within Statnett control rooms and development of IT-systems both for asset monitoring and market control. Now working in Statnett R&D department. Foc... Show more