Director of AI Trust & Safety at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), one of Canada’s leading research institutions for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. In this role, Alyssa bridges the gap between groundbreaking AI research and its responsible real-world application, ensuring that innovations in
Read MoreSystem Engineer, graduated from Universidad de la República Oriental del Uruguay. Has vast experience in project management, specifically in the e-government area, IT information and telecommunications. Currently works as Director of the Information Society Area for the e-government Agency of Uruguay (AGESIC), responsible for carrying out
Read MoreDr. Stefaan G. Verhulst is Co-Founder, Chief of R&D, and Director of the Data Program of the Governance Laboratory (The GovLab) where he is building an action-research foundation on how to transform governance using advances in science, data and technology. Verhulst’s latest scholarship centers on how
Read MoreDr. Pierrette Renée Dagg is the Director of Research at Merit Network, overseeing technology impact, network, AI, and cybersecurity research. She is a Research Associate at MSU’s Quello Center, Adjunct Professor at Oakland Community College, and Area Chair for Intellectual Property at the Pop Culture Association.
Read MoreDr. Okan Bulut is a Professor in the Measurement, Evaluation, and Data Science program at the University of Alberta where he teaches courses on computational psychometrics, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Dr. Bulut’s research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), educational data mining,
Read MoreI am an educator, researcher, and advocate for ethical AI and cybersecurity. My expertise spans academia, policy development, and hands-on mentorship. I am a holder of MSC and BSc. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Information Technology. I am a UNESCO Women4Ethical AI member, UNESCOAI
Read MoreLloyd “Reggaeology” Laing serves as Chief Brand Strategist and Creative Director for IslandRock Entertainment Group, a U.S.-based private equity firm focused on new media and cultural investments. Drawing from more than two decades in the international music landscape, Laing has established himself as a leading voice
Read MoreLaura Kupe is a Visiting Fellow for Geostrategic Competition at New America. She’s a multilingual attorney and national security professional with over 10 years of experience across the Department of Defense, U.S. House of Representatives, Department of Homeland Security, and the White House. Most recently, she
Read MoreDoctor in Applied Communication from the Anáhuac University; Member of the National System of Researchers Level 1. Head of the Human & Nonhuman Communication Lab in Anahuac University, Former president of the Mexican Association of Communication Researchers, AMIC (2019-2021) and Vice President of the same (2017-2019);
Read MoreJonathan Gandari is the Chief Director at Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services and a member of Zimbabwe’s Information for All Programme (IFAP). As Chief Director, he oversees government messaging and programs and translates the Ministry’s mandate into effective messaging programs and media policies.
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