Region & Country

Valued speakers who focus on the geopolitical and cultural aspects of different regions and countries, exploring topics like regional development, international relations, and cultural identity

Adam Baron

Adam Baron

Adam Baron has served as been with EPA Region 10 for 20 years and has served as the manager for the Tribal Trust and Assistance Branch for the last 3 years.

Adam Baron has served as been with EPA Region 10 for 20 years and has served as the manager for the Tribal Trust and Assistance Branch for the last 3 years. Show more

Edwin Batongbacal

Edwin Batongbacal

Retired, Senior Executive, County Behavioral Health Services, City and County of San Francisco

National Councilmember, Akbayan Party, Philippines

Retired, Senior Executive, County Behavioral Health Services, City and County of San Francisco National Councilmember, Akbayan Party, Philippines Show more

Matthew Johnson

Matthew Johnson

Matthew Johnson, principal with Fehr Graham, is a civil and structural engineer with more than 20 years of experience of practical, field, design and project management experience. He leads a multi-discipline 25-person team and focuses much of his time in the planning, development, design and construction of water and wastewater projects throughout the firm. Johnson is a licensed structural engineer in Illinois and professional engineer in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Colorado, Texas, and Missouri. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering.

Matthew Johnson, principal with Fehr Graham, is a civil and structural engineer with more than 20 years of experience of practical, field, design and project management experience. He leads a multi-discipline 25-person team and focuses much of his ti... Show more

Ashen Parikh

Ashen Parikh

Cloud Solution Architect - Engineering @ Microsoft. I create, design, and implement DevOps Strategies across Enterprise customers across verticals, industries, and maturity curves. Mentor for several Early-Stage Startups recommending Go-to-Market Startups Strategies. My background is in research and development using data to understand real-world problems. I've worked as technologist with Tesla, Kaiser Permanente, JLL/T, and Microsoft across the cloud: Infra, Apps, Security, Networking, and Data & AI. I've optimized business as an advisor at Tesla, Kaiser Permanente, and Microsoft. I work with partner companies to address enterprise challenges. And I focus on generating business revenue, sales, and net new opportunities.

Cloud Solution Architect - Engineering @ Microsoft. I create, design, and implement DevOps Strategies across Enterprise customers across verticals, industries, and maturity curves. Mentor for several Early-Stage Startups recommending Go-to-Market Sta... Show more

suchat chimprayoon

suchat chimprayoon

วันเกิด29/072529

วันเกิด29/072529 Show more

Jens Crueger

Jens Crueger

Technologie- und Digitalhistoriker
Studium der Geschichte, Philosophie und Soziologie an der Universität Bremen;
bis 2019 zwei Legislaturperioden Landtagsabgeordneter in Bremen, u.a. umweltpolitischer Sprecher; Mitarbeiter in der Hamburger Kommunal- und Landespolitik;
2018 Gründung einer Agentur für Wissenschafts- und Politikkommunikation; Träger des Ludwig-Windthorst-Preises der Stadt Meppen;
seit 2015 Mitglied des Think Tank 30 (Club of Rome) und Präsident des Verbandes Deutscher Vereine für Aquarien- und Terrarienkunde (VDA).

Technologie- und Digitalhistoriker Studium der Geschichte, Philosophie und Soziologie an der Universität Bremen; bis 2019 zwei Legislaturperioden Landtagsabgeordneter in Bremen, u.a. umweltpolitischer Sprecher; Mitarbeiter in der Hamburger Kommunal... Show more

Katie Hudson

Katie Hudson

Over the course of my 20 year career, I have led global P&Ls and built and delivered new capability in strategy, innovation, product management, design, customer experience, business development, marketing, and sales.

My various focus areas have included leading edge technology initiatives in data/analytics, digital, artificial intelligence/machine learning, automation, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

My career has ranged from FTSE 100 organisations across almost every industry and all geography to entrepreneurial high growth start ups.

Outside of work, I volunteer as Treasurer at ADHD Aware (www.adhdaware.org.uk), run several Meetup groups focused on causes related to neurodiversity, and I'm an advocate and spend my time raising awareness about neurodiversity and other long term, complex health conditions. I also collaborate on research and community projects with a range of contacts with common interests.

Over the course of my 20 year career, I have led global P&Ls and built and delivered new capability in strategy, innovation, product management, design, customer experience, business development, marketing, and sales. My various focus areas have i... Show more

Jessica Ellis-Wilson, CMPE

Jessica Ellis-Wilson, CMPE

Jessica Ellis-Wilson, CMPE is an accomplished consultant, speaker, and coach with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare and nonprofit spaces. Board-Certified through the American College of Medical Practice Executives, Jessica is a Past President of MA/RI Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and is the founder and principal of the consulting firm Practical Management. A former executive leader, Jessica is also an accomplished actor, director, artist, musician, author, playwright, designer, fight captain, and intimacy coordinator. She now devotes her time to helping small businesses succeed and speaking worldwide on a variety of healthcare, leadership, and performing arts topics, with a special focus on leading change, the power of apology, confronting bias and equity, diversity and inclusion. Jessica is involved with every facet of practice management and offers counseling and education to medical practices on compliance, Human Resources, employment issues and disputes, staff structuring and training, and diversity/equity/inclusion. She also organizes Board/Executive retreats and offers leadership consulting in such fields as executive coaching, organizational transformation, and cultural competency.

Jessica Ellis-Wilson, CMPE is an accomplished consultant, speaker, and coach with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare and nonprofit spaces. Board-Certified through the American College of Medical Practice Executives, Jessica is a Past Presi... Show more

Aaditya Chapagain

Aaditya Chapagain

i love to build stuff

i love to build stuff Show more

Chris Dyer

Chris Dyer

Chris Dyer is a recognized company culture and remote work expert. As a former CEO managing thousands of people, his companies consistently were named a best place to work. They have also been named a fastest growing company by Inc Magazine 5 times. Chris routinely consults and speaks, and Inc Magazine ranked him as the #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture. He has two bestselling books The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work, and has been named #5 on the Leadershum Power List, a Top 50 Voice in Leadership, a Top 40 Change Management Guru, a Top 50 Global Thought Leader, and a Top 50 leadership podcast just this year.
As a leadership speaker his goal is to inspire audiences with a straightforward delivery, insightful candor, and engaging humor. His talks leave audiences permanently transformed, offering innovative perspectives on leadership to improve company culture, and empower organizations to discover new successes. Countless companies have unlocked productivity, performance, and profits by implementing his 7 Pillar Strategy.

Chris Dyer is a recognized company culture and remote work expert. As a former CEO managing thousands of people, his companies consistently were named a best place to work. They have also been named a fastest growing company by Inc Magazine 5 times. ... Show more

Azizbek Toshmamatov

Azizbek Toshmamatov

Azizbek Toshmamatov’s academic goals and career plans revolve around deepening his understanding of history and tourism, with a focus on sustainable development. Below is a detailed overview of his aspirations:

1. Academic Goals:
History: Azizbek aims to specialize in historical research, particularly focusing on Central Asian history and its cultural heritage. He is interested in exploring the socio-political and economic factors that have shaped the region's development over centuries. By conducting detailed historical studies, he seeks to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of regional and global history.
Tourism: In addition to history, Azizbek is pursuing studies related to tourism, aiming to combine his historical knowledge with practical skills in tourism management. He intends to research the development of sustainable tourism practices that preserve cultural heritage while boosting local economies.
2. Career Plans:
Research and Academia: Azizbek aspires to pursue a career in research, potentially as a university professor or academic researcher. He is committed to advancing his expertise in history and tourism by participating in further academic programs, such as postgraduate studies or specialized training courses.
Policy and Development: He is also considering a career in policy-making, particularly in areas related to cultural preservation, sustainable tourism, and environmental conservation. He hopes to contribute to policies that support sustainable development while addressing climate change impacts.
International Collaboration: Azizbek plans to engage in international projects and forums, collaborating with organizations that focus on sustainable energy, cultural heritage, and youth development. He aims to leverage his experience to bridge gaps between historical research, tourism, and sustainable development.
3. Scientific Interests:
Sustainable Development: With a strong interest in sustainable energy and climate action, Azizbek is keen to explore how historical and cultural knowledge can inform contemporary sustainable practices. He is particularly interested in the intersection of traditional cultural practices and modern sustainability approaches.

Cultural Heritage and Preservation: His scientific pursuits also involve studying methods for preserving historical sites and cultural landmarks in a way that integrates them into sustainable tourism frameworks. This includes exploring the use of modern technologies for digital archiving and virtual tourism.
Interdisciplinary Research: Azizbek is interested in interdisciplinary research that connects history, environmental studies, and social sciences. He aims to contribute to projects that examine the role of cultural heritage in addressing global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and economic development.
Overall, I am dedicated to pursuing a career that combines his passions for history, tourism, and sustainable development, with a vision of making a meaningful impact through research, policy-making, and international collaboration.

Azizbek Toshmamatov’s academic goals and career plans revolve around deepening his understanding of history and tourism, with a focus on sustainable development. Below is a detailed overview of his aspirations: 1. Academic Goals: History: Azizbek... Show more

Precious Isola

Precious Isola

CEO at Ileemore. Experienced business developer and manager with an engineering and technology background and over 7 years of entrepreneurship experience, executing multiple business models across various industries. Versatile business consultant with an understanding of the business landscapes of 14 countries, consulting for businesses and organizations across 5 continents. Equipped with a career goal to develop and co-develop innovative solutions to global societal and economic problems.

CEO at Ileemore. Experienced business developer and manager with an engineering and technology background and over 7 years of entrepreneurship experience, executing multiple business models across various industries. Versatile business consultant wit... Show more

Quez Creations

Quez Creations

Owner of Quez Creations Barbershop Milwaukee, WI
Licensed Barber/Cosmetology/Instructor
60+ National Award Winning Barber
Founder of The Midwest Legends

Owner of Quez Creations Barbershop Milwaukee, WI Licensed Barber/Cosmetology/Instructor 60+ National Award Winning Barber Founder of The Midwest Legends Show more

Kamilu Jibril Shehu

Kamilu Jibril Shehu

I was born in zamfara state I did such study here. Now I am in kaduna polyphonic

I was born in zamfara state I did such study here. Now I am in kaduna polyphonic Show more

Christopher Fan

Christopher Fan

https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/chrisfan/

https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/chrisfan/ Show more

Steve Diasio

Steve Diasio

Steve Diasio is an innovation expert and influencer who supports aspiring leaders, innovators, and change makers. His bootcamps, sprints, and training encourage individuals and organizations to critically examine their surroundings and envision a more innovative future. He is the founder of the School of Creativity and Innovation, where he crafts trainings on cutting-edge innovation methodologies, design thinking, and disruptive business models.

From the vibrant streets of Barcelona to the intellectual hubs of London, Steve's global perspective has been shaped by his tenure as a researcher at impactful institutions like ESADE Business School and Imperial Business School. In 2022, he was recognized as one of the Top 50 Business Professors in the World by the esteemed Poets&Quants Business School Rankings—a testament to his profound impact on the academic world.

Steve Diasio is an innovation expert and influencer who supports aspiring leaders, innovators, and change makers. His bootcamps, sprints, and training encourage individuals and organizations to critically examine their surroundings and envision a mor... Show more

Adalitika, LLC.

Adalitika, LLC.

Andrea Freire Knuth is the Chief Data and Digital Officer of Adalitika. She has a passion for providing digital solutions as an integrated strategy to the business enterprise model. Andrea has earned an advanced education in Computer Science and Global Business Administration, certifications in Business Analytics, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, and Customer Experience, and has substantial professional experience in software engineering, business analysis and general management.

Andrea Freire Knuth is the Chief Data and Digital Officer of Adalitika. She has a passion for providing digital solutions as an integrated strategy to the business enterprise model. Andrea has earned an advanced education in Computer Science and Glob... Show more

Tim Chan

Tim Chan

Tim Chan is a strategic management leader and social intrapraneur, having over 15 years of experience in the energy industry with a focus on integrated (upstream to downstream) energy, power generation, commodities trading and enterprise risk management, while connecting people for an augmented purpose.

He has applied his managerial skills by leading Supply Trading Product Management and Business Transformation. Timothy is a certified internal auditor and Certified Professional Accountant.
He has instructed at the University of Calgary, through the Haskayne School of Business, in the area of Financial Accounting.

Establishing Calgary, Canada as an emerging data and tech leader, Timothy is a founder and Director of Untapped Energy Association and YYC Data Society, both are registered non-profits supporting its membership in building out a stronger tech-driven ecosystem, reskilling a deep local talent pool and solving business problems with data and analytics.

Timothy is also a skilled media producer whose efforts in audio and video production help amplify an organization's branding and marketing objectives.

Tim Chan is a strategic management leader and social intrapraneur, having over 15 years of experience in the energy industry with a focus on integrated (upstream to downstream) energy, power generation, commodities trading and enterprise risk managem... Show more

Lufuno Khorommbi

Lufuno Khorommbi

Director and Cyberlaw Consultant - Orizur Consulting Enterprise

Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi is Cyber Law Professional and an award-winning thought leader with over two decades of experience working in a multi-disciplinary Cyber Law space, delivering thought leadership in IT related matters. She is a recognised thought leader in cybersecurity, distinguished for multidisciplinary competence, experienced in cyberlaw, and a specialist in ICT contract management who founded Orizur Consulting Enterprise in 2017.

Prior to establishing the Cyberlaw Consultancy, Orizur Consulting Enterprise, Adv. Lufuno T was a former public servant who worked in different portfolios; from navigating the regulatory environment to supply chain and procurement to contract management; and was very instrumental in the development of various public sector ICT related policies. She became the first public servant to successfully spearhead the development and implementation of the pioneered sourcing strategy for ICT procurement, which incorporated cyber security and advocated for the green IT environment.

Adv. Lufuno T has set herself apart as a thought leader and is a recognised multidisciplinary cyberlaw professional who has been awarded with the ICT Transformation Award: Women in ICT by the Black IT Forum in collaboration with the then Department of Communications for her outstanding thought leadership in the public sector procurement and ICT regulatory compliance in 2016. She was also a finalist in the All About Public Procurement (AAPP) Awards in the Professional of the Year Award category, 2016.; and recognized in 2011 for outstanding support to the Government IT Officers’ Council (GITOC).

Moreover, she was nominated for the Digital Woman Special Award and the Governance Award, GovTech 2022. She was listed in the Top 20 Cybersecurity Personalities in Africa, Ciberobs 2021, recognised in the Top 50 Women in Cybersecurity, Cyber in Africa 2020. She has also received an award for the Woman Data Privacy and Legal Professional of the Year: by The African Women in Security Network (AWISN) 2020; and is featured in the African Women in Cyber Security Book, published in 2019.
www.orizur.co.za

Director and Cyberlaw Consultant - Orizur Consulting Enterprise Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi is Cyber Law Professional and an award-winning thought leader with over two decades of experience working in a multi-disciplinary Cyber Law space, delivering ... Show more

Munira Omar

Munira Omar

Munira has 4 years of professional experience. Her main fields of expertise include machine learning and web development. GitHub Campus Expert from Somalia, Founder and Managing Director of FilanTech, an institute of technology in Somalia.

Munira has 4 years of professional experience. Her main fields of expertise include machine learning and web development. GitHub Campus Expert from Somalia, Founder and Managing Director of FilanTech, an institute of technology in Somalia. Show more

Cindy Fields

Cindy Fields

EPA Regional Quality Assurance Manager since November, 2022. Cindy brings 20 years of experience working with environmental information to support our Tribal and State Partners in Region 10.

EPA Regional Quality Assurance Manager since November, 2022. Cindy brings 20 years of experience working with environmental information to support our Tribal and State Partners in Region 10. Show more

Andrew Bielanski

Andrew Bielanski

Andrew Bielanski is an Environmental Engineer within the Water Division at USEPA’s Region 5 Office in Chicago, IL. He is responsible for oversight of both the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Prior to returning to Chicago in 2008 Mr. Bielanski worked within the Office of Water at USEPA headquarters for approximately eight years. He worked in the national Clean Water State Revolving Fund program and was also involved in the area of water infrastructure earmarks as well as positions focusing on water security and drinking water system capacity development. Mr. Bielanski began his professional career in Chicago and worked as an engineer for USEPA’s Air and Radiation enforcement program, at several private companies, and has served in the Peace Corps (Poland). He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and a MS in Environmental Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology.

Andrew Bielanski is an Environmental Engineer within the Water Division at USEPA’s Region 5 Office in Chicago, IL. He is responsible for oversight of both the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. Prior ... Show more

Russell Doup

Russell Doup

Russell was a member of The Ohio State University 2014 National Championship football team. Russell currently sits on the OSUs Fisher Alumni Board. During his free time you can find him down at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum where he trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Russell speaks about what it means to have a "walk-on mentality" and achieving more. "The Walk-on Mentality"

Russell was a member of The Ohio State University 2014 National Championship football team. Russell currently sits on the OSUs Fisher Alumni Board. During his free time you can find him down at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum where he train... Show more

Micha Novak

Micha Novak

Specialist Solution Architect Migrations and Modernization

Specialist Solution Architect Migrations and Modernization Show more

Kevin McFall

Kevin McFall

Kevin McFall, Ph.D., is a Master Instructor for the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute. He is trained as a mechanical engineer with degrees from Virginia Tech, MIT, and Georgia Tech. He began his journey into AI during a research position in a Computer Engineering Department. He since built an academic career exploring topics in machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. Now at NVIDIA, he leverages this background to deliver DLI workshops across a wide spectrum of deep learning technologies.

Kevin McFall, Ph.D., is a Master Instructor for the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute. He is trained as a mechanical engineer with degrees from Virginia Tech, MIT, and Georgia Tech. He began his journey into AI during a research position in a Computer E... Show more

Boateng Kwame

Boateng Kwame

I am Ghanian citizen residing in Kumasi -Ghana. Working as a manager with K Boateng 2017 Enterprise in Ghana.

I am Ghanian citizen residing in Kumasi -Ghana. Working as a manager with K Boateng 2017 Enterprise in Ghana. Show more

Martin Gerritsen

Martin Gerritsen

BizApp GMT Lead the Netherlands

BizApp GMT Lead the Netherlands Show more

Lena Fischer

Lena Fischer

Ich studiere im englischsprachigen Master Medical Systems Engineering an der Otto-von-Guericke Universität in Magdeburg. Seit einem Jahr arbeite ich zusammen mit zwei anderen Studenten an der Lernplattform CROSS-READ. Thema des Projekts ist vereinfachtes Lesen von fremdsprachigen Texten. Diese Plattform kann für die Lehre, aber auch privat eingesetzt werden.

Ich studiere im englischsprachigen Master Medical Systems Engineering an der Otto-von-Guericke Universität in Magdeburg. Seit einem Jahr arbeite ich zusammen mit zwei anderen Studenten an der Lernplattform CROSS-READ. Thema des Projekts ist vereinfac... Show more

Mohd Anas

Mohd Anas

A resident of India

A resident of India Show more

yusuf Abubakar

yusuf Abubakar

Was born in Yola North

Was born in Yola North Show more

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