Shamira Ahmed is a social scientist with over a decade of combined experience as a policy entrepreneur, experienced quantitative economist, and interdisciplinary policy and research specialist.She is the founder and executive director of the Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB), the first independent think tank established by
Read MoreRopafadzo is a determined and passionate individual with a strong inclination towards technology, particularly in artificial intelligence and data analytics. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, graduating with first-class honors, and recently earned her Master’s degree in Big Data Analytics, also with first-class
Read MorePramit is a Computer Engineer and an MBA from India’s leading Tech and Management (IIT & IIM) Institutes. Pramit has a rich experience of 30+ years, mostly in building businesses from scratch, across sectors.After a long stint in Unilever, Pramit has worked with Motorola, The Mobile
Read MorePavel Gerardo Vega is a Guatemalan journalist and communicator with over 15 years of experience in investigative reporting, data analysis, and public accountability. His work has been published in leading outlets such as Prensa Libre, Plaza Pública, elPeriódico, and Soy502. Pavel has been recognized with a
Read MoreDr Meena D. Lysko is Managing Director of Move Beyond Consulting and an applied physicist working at the intersection of AI, information accessibility, and inclusive innovation. The name “Move Beyond” was deliberately chosen to reflect her commitment to work that goes beyond conventional consulting, creating lasting,
Read MoreMatthew Stone is a visionary leader in AI and automation, currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at the University of the West Indies. His research explores advanced AI applications across industries. As the founder of the Jamaica Artificial Intelligence Association, he promotes AI development in
Read MoreMary-Ruth Mendel is a Speech and Language Pathologist, Co-Founder and Director of the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) since 1999. Her focus is to significantly elevate transgenerational literacy, including by the use of cutting-edge digital technologies and development of evidence-informed programmes which extend community capabilities.
Read MoreDr Iva Nenadić is an Assistant Professor at the European University Institute and the University of Dubrovnik, specialising in digital and media policy. She serves as Scientific Coordinator at the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (EUI) and teaches courses on Media and Digital Policy,
Read MoreDr. Gissella Bejarano is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics at Marist University (NY, USA). She leads several interdisciplinary research projects on sign language processing and artificial intelligence for social good, such as the first Bilingual Peruvian Sign Language-Spanish online dictionary. She
Read MoreAzizi Seixas, Ph.D. is the Interim Inaugural Chair of the Department of Informatics and Health Data Science, Founding Director of The Media and Innovation Lab (The MIL), Associate Director of the Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences (TSCS), and Director of Population Health Informatics within
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