Thom is a technologist with over two decades of experience, based in London, UK. He has led multiple large-scale machine learning projects for FAAMG companies and maintains several Open Source software repositories. Thom is active in policy and standards development, contributing to initiatives that shape best
Read MoreTetyana Oleksiyuk is a Ukrainian legal expert specialising in access to official information and open data regulation. With over 15 years of experience, she has been actively engaged in advocacy, teaching, and legal advisory work focused on aligning national legislation with international standards in the field
Read MoreMs. Sandrea Maynard has been a qualified Barrister-at-Law since 1998 and has practiced both privately (domestic and internationally) and for the United Kingdom’s Crown Prosecution Service. Her journey working in academia began in 2012 as a Senior Lecturer and advanced to an Associate Professor in Law.
Read MoreRodrigo Durán Rojas holds a degree in commercial engineering and a master’s degree in economics and public policy from Adolfo Ibáñez University. He is the Executive Director of the Latin American AI Index and General Manager of Cenia, responsible for technology transfer and institutional engagement. He
Read MoreDr Nancy Kwangwa is a distinguished information and knowledge management professional dedicated to advancing digital inclusion, AI literacy, media and information literacy and equitable access to information. She currently serves as Deputy Librarian at the Women’s University in Africa, where she leads initiatives in research support,
Read MoreMichael Markovitz is a faculty member of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in Johannesburg and is the founding director of the GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank – an independent research and advocacy platform providing solutions for African media in support of democracy. He is
Read MoreKrishna Chaitanya Sunkara is a globally recognized engineering leader, keynote speaker,researcher, and award-winning innovator in hyperscale AI data centers infrastructure automation,AI Governance and Cloud Security. At Oracle, he architected patented systems thatrevolutionized AI data center deployment and data assurance frameworks. A published scholar inAI infrastructure and
Read MoreI am a Data Scientist at Agricom, where I focus on designing intelligent forecasting models to enhance supply chain efficiency and market accessibility in the agri-food sector. My work combines machine learning with environmental, economic, and behavioral data to deliver actionable insights that reduce food waste
Read MoreIhor is a policy strategist and AI practitioner with over 10 years of experience leading high-impact reforms in Ukraine and beyond. He co-developed AI-powered tools used by journalists and civil society to monitor court decisions, created Ukraine’s national broadband mapping tool, and led the landmark campaign
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