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Ron Levin
Alumni Ventures
Managing Partner
As an venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and thought leader passionate about impact-driven innovation. Formerly co-founder of unicorn TravelPerk and B2B leader at…
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Bimal Mehta
Vanguard
Head of AI/ML Engineering
A technology leader with 17+ years of experience in AI, ML, and Quantum Computing for the financial services industry. Leads Vanguard’s Quantum Computing Research and…
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Jeanie Fang
Crunchbase
Director of Data & AI Management
Pioneering data and AI innovator shaping platforms that power global industries. With a background in strategy consulting for top financial…
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Yuki Shirato
Techstars
Managing Director
Three-time VC-backed founder and active investor, having supported 60+ startups as an angel and Managing Director at Techstars. Brings a decade of experience as a…
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Omnia Mohieldine Mohamed Ali Hamed
Seed Group & The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum
Senior Director
A distinguished executive specializing in tech-driven partnerships and investments, this speaker brings a robust background in information technology and...
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Ankit Lathigara
Nasdaq
AVP Client Services
A visionary FinTech leader with 15+ years of global experience driving innovation and transformation. Honored with the Excellence in Finance Technology Innovation…
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Sundas Khalid
Google
Principal Analytics Lead
A global AI educator with over a million followers, turning complex concepts like large language models, generative AI, and scalable analytics into lessons anyone can understand and use...
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Ahmed Mostafa
NVIDIA
Regional AI Adoption Lead
A recognized thought leader in AI and data analytics, he drives AI adoption across the Middle East and Africa, aligning executive strategies with cutting-edge technologies to accelerate...
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Mohammed Benzakour
LinkedIn
Senior Customer Success Manager
With over a decade of experience spanning global powerhouses, he has been at the forefront of digital transformation across Europe, the MENA region, and beyond. Renowned for...
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Faisal Iqbal
Amazon Web Services
Head of Innovation Programs
Faisal Iqbal leads the innovation practice in the MEA region for the Public Sector organization. For over 15 years, he was transformung tier-1 enterprises, building…
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Lydia Andresen
Invisible Technologies
Executive Director of AI Research
Lydia Andresen is an AI researcher, strategist, and statistician with nearly a decade of experience at the intersection of frontier AI research and enterprise AI transformation...
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Rana Gujral
Behavioral Signals
CEO
Rana Gujral is a visionary builder at the frontier of Artificial Intelligence, spanning Cognitive AI, voice intelligence, and the path toward AGI. As CEO of Behavioral Signals, he transforms...
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Tiago Henriques
Google Cloud EMEA
Head of AI/ML Technology Practice
Tiago is an AI Technology Executive with 16+ years of experience in Cloud Computing, specializing in Distributed Systems, Big Data, and AI. As Google Cloud EMEA's Head…
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Azamat Zhamangulov
Kyrgyz Republic
Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies
Driving Kyrgyzstan’s digital transformation, he champions citizen-focused e-services, AI integration, open data adoption, and international…
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Casper Guldager
KPMG Denmark
Director
Casper Guldager is a leading voice in Generative AI in the Nordics and a founding member of KPMG NewTech, where he helps businesses unlock and maximize the value of their...
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Dr. Aleksei Minin
Deloitte
Head of Deloitte ME AI Institute
Director of AI Strategy
A true pioneer in turning AI from buzzword to business powerhouse, he brings over 17 years of experience transforming artificial intelligence into...
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Maciej Mazur
AI Pathfinder
Chief AI Architect
Maciej Mazur serves as Chief AI Architect at AI Pathfinder, leading the development of sovereign AI infrastructure that enables organizations to maintain complete control over...
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Will Hayes
Oxford Insights
Commercial Director
Leading global strategy and client partnerships with deep expertise in public sector reform, he brings over a decade of experience advising governments and…
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Peter Zemsky
INSEAD
Professor of Strategy and Innovation
Combining deep expertise in strategy, innovation, and AI, he develops platforms that enhance leadership and communication through…
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Ayaz Baetov
Kyrgyz Republic
Minister of Justice, Professor of Law
A distinguished legal scholar and Doctor of Law, serving as Minister of Justice, Director of the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives, and…
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Priyanka Vijayan
SEED Ventures
Director
A venture builder and growth leader, she brings extensive expertise in business development, investment strategy, and strategic partnerships across the UAE and MENA. As Director...
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Sammar Farooqi
SAP
VP AI Strategy and Transformation
A trusted advisor to C-level leaders across Fortune 500 companies, this thought leader specializes in turning AI from buzzword to measurable business value...
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Ashhar Ashrafi
KPMG Lower Gulf
Director of Data Analytics & AI
Andrew Mironov
Intel Corporation
Industry Technical Specialist for AI, Datacenter and Edge
A technology leader with a career spanning over 20 years, Andrew has spent 15 of them at Intel, where he has demonstrated consistent growth and expertise. Armed with Master's degrees...
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Amr Hussein
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Digital Media Manager
Leveraging global sports broadcasting and major event experience, he leads the creation of innovative digital narratives ahead of the museum’s 2027 opening. Focused on AI…
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Omar Aloyoun
Techstars NYC
Global Startup Advisor
Omar Aloyoun is a global startup advisor, Techstars mentor, and former CRO of Foodics, where he helped scale one of Saudi Arabia’s leading fintech unicorns. With over 20 years of...
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Nidhima Kohli
The AI Accelerator
CEO
A dynamic serial entrepreneur and investor, this trailblazer has scaled ventures to over 32M users and guided global startups with strategic investments backed by a $250M fund...
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Tudor Coman
Adobe
Machine Learning Engineer
Having worked at Adobe for the past 7 years, Tudor is a software engineer, well-versed in developing complex AI-driven distributed applications in the fields of…
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Jose Ignacio Fontecha
Lufthansa Group
Senior Data Scientist
An accomplished Aerospace Engineer and Senior Data Scientist, he applies his expertise in data analysis and problem-solving to drive innovative solutions. Beyond his professional...
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Brian Kinane
Sure Valley Ventures
Founding Partner
Luke Tobin
Tobin Capital
CEO
A visionary entrepreneur with a track record of engineering multiple seven- and eight-figure exits, including one of the fastest agency growth-to-exit stories in UK history. Recognized as a...
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Abhilasha Singh
The American University in the Emirates (AUE)
Dean, College of Business Administration
A distinguished academic leader and visionary in higher education, she brings a wealth of experience in human resources, organizational behavior, and academic innovation...
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Karan Soni
QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey
Associate Partner
A visionary driving AI-powered transformation across the Middle East and Asia, this dynamic leader spearheads large-scale digital and AI initiatives that redefine how organizations...
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Ahmed Hamed Attia Kotb Hussein
Plekhanov University UAE
Assistant Professor
A distinguished academic and IEEE Senior Member, he brings a wealth of expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data to the global stage. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Dubai and Egypt, he has...
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Elakkiya Rajasekar
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
An award-winning AI researcher and educator, she ranks among the world’s Top 2% scientists (Stanford–Elsevier 2024 & 2025). With 85+ publications, six patents, and eight books...
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Aaron Jones
Yepic.AI
Co-Founder
Naomi DSouza
xNDigitize
CEO & Founder
Featured in
UAE’s Top 30 Blogs
with 3.5M views
Visionary leader in digital marketing, AI-powered content strategy, and influencer engagement. With a talent for disrupting traditional marketing approaches…
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Rohit Anabheri
LotusPetal AI
CEO
Shanth Kumar
Britannia Industries Limited
Head Digital and Ecommerce-GCC North America China
Recognized as one of the Top 30 E-commerce Icons in the UAE (2025) and celebrated as the E-commerce Transformation Leader (2023), this trailblazer has been redefining...
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Marisha Lakhiani
Mindvalley
Chief Growth Officer
A trailblazer redefining modern marketing, she has driven over $150M in revenue through groundbreaking growth strategies spanning subscriptions, launches, content, and...
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Pavel Sokolov
AI/ ML API
Founder
With a visionary approach to artificial intelligence, Pavel has positioned AIMLAPI as a transformative force in democratizing AI access. The company’s unified API platform…
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Safura Ubaid
Junglee Games
Director of Brand & Content Marketing
A visionary shaping the next era of global storytelling, she stands at the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. With a deep passion for transforming how brands...
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Aleksei Filippov
Yango Tech Robotics
Global Business Development
A dynamic innovator driving the future of robotics, he leads groundbreaking initiatives that merge AI with physical intelligence to create machines that truly think and move like humans...
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Maryam Ahmed HassanI
Zealous
Co-founder
A dynamic force in AI and innovation, she drives projects that accelerate AI adoption, support startups, and deliver measurable impact, helping over 30 startups reach 15,000+ beneficiaries...
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Vidit Baxi
Safe Security
Co-founder & CISO
A visionary force in the cybersecurity world, he has spent over a decade redefining how global enterprises safeguard their digital future. As the driving mind behind a world-leading...
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Jack Deakin
Thrilla
Founder
A multidisciplinary advisory leader helping companies develop global trade and investment strategies. He works with both public and private sector clients to create long-term value across...
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Ahmed Metwoali
Sphinque
Founder
A visionary entrepreneur and AI architect, he’s redefining how the world discovers and trusts technical talent. With a decade of experience leading complex AI and software solutions at...
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Ritvij Kumar Sharma
Kendal AI
Principal Engineer
A passionate technologist and software engineer with nearly five years of hands-on experience, he has mastered a diverse tech stack spanning Mobile and Web Apps, Blockchain, and...
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Danish Muti
Vidyard
Digital CS & AI Programs Manager
A trailblazer in AI transformation, this speaker brings deep expertise in building and scaling customer success teams within high-growth SaaS environments. Today, they lead...
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Luís Rodrigues
Lab49
CPO & Regional Head of Middle East
From helping discover the Higgs Boson at CERN to building one of Africa’s first neobanks, this visionary AI leader has mastered the art of turning complex science into real-world impact...
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Ishank Gupta
KGeN
Co-Founder
Ishank is an IIT-Bombay & Wharton alum with over a decade of expertise in operating and advising consumer firms in China, the UK, South Africa, and India. During his stints…
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Laura K. Inamedinova
Gate
Chief Global Ecosystem Officer
Laura K. Inamedinova is an award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and keynote speaker who has been shaping the Web3 ecosystem since 2016. She serves a dual role within the Gate...
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Denis Rossiev
AR/AI artist,
Meta
Official AR partner,
Snapchat
EU Ambassador,
TikTok
Ambassador
Denis began his journey in AR at the end of 2018, bringing with him over a decade of experience in graphic design and creative coding. Today, he is an official…
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Stoyan Angelov
Arcana
Co-Founder
Featured in Forbes “30 Under 30,” this dynamic entrepreneur has been at the forefront of reshaping industries through blockchain, AI, and disruptive technology. As the visionary...
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Addy Crezee
/function1, FORKED, CREZEE
Founder & CEO
Addy Crezee is a product builder, Web3 pioneer, and event innovator excited about the power of communities & events, innovative technologies and longevity. Creating products since…
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Hemant Pandey
The Hustling Engineer
Founder
With over eight years of software engineering experience at global tech giants including Meta, Salesforce, and Tesla in Silicon Valley, he brings a wealth of innovation and real-world expertise...
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Alfonso Bonillas
ALIO IT Solutions
CEO & Founder
A visionary tech leader with over two decades of experience driving innovation across Smart Cities, EdTech, InsurTech, FinTech, and Web3, he has mastered the art of merging engineering...
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Adil-Ul Islam
Microsoft
AI Skilling Specialist
An inspiring voice in AI education, he empowers professionals and organizations to embrace technology with confidence and purpose. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer and...
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Daniel Heywood
Circles
Project Director
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Ex. Technical Director, Digital JV
Reknown seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience driving innovation across startups, enterprises, and…
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Chantel Elloway
CEPR
President & Founder
An award-winning entrepreneur and Angel Investor recognized for her transformative impact in AI, Blockchain/Web3, FinTech, and high-growth sectors. She is celebrated as...
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Russel John Cailey
Elham Studio
Founder & CEO
A globally recognized education visionary, he has led award-winning progressive curricula and consults internationally with schools, governments, and organizations. Passionate about reimagining education…
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Nikola Petrovic
AVM (Agents Virtual Machine)
CEO
Entrepreneur and strategist with 16+ years in banking and 7+ in crypto, Nikola is a 3x founder and former Compliance PMO Lead at Binance, where he led 200+ IT projects across...
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Hershey Khan
Ignite AI
Founder and CEO
A visionary leader with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise data and AI transformations, she has empowered Fortune 100 giants across energy, finance, insurance, and...
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Mohammad Arshad
Decoding Data Science
Founder & CEO
A Data Science leader with 21 years of experience, Mohammad is associated with the Ministry of UAE AI and a keynote speaker at Leap, Gitex, Dubai AI Festival, and more...
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Dr. Ghadah Al Murshidi
The United Arab Emirates University
Associate Professor
A distinguished scholar and award-winning researcher, she has been recognized with the Young Emirati Researcher Prize, Best Academic Woman Achiever, and the Emirati Women’s Award...
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Adil Khalid
Sparklehaze
Chief Operating Officer
With over 13 years of transformative leadership across operations, IT, and strategy, this powerhouse COO is redefining how technology drives growth. Known for building...
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Jerry Ropero
Jerry Ropero Verlackt
CEO
A multi–Gold and Platinum award-winning music producer and global DJ sensation, he’s mastered the art of blending creativity with technology. Licensed in NLP, he brings...
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Roberto Pernicone Miranda
Antal Capital, Inc.
CEO
A visionary leader in AI-powered real estate innovation, this speaker brings expertise across real estate, fintech, and product management. Blending private...
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Tyler Scharf
Coral
Head of Product
With over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience spanning sustainability, AI, blockchain, education, and tourism, this visionary changemaker is redefining how innovation can drive...
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Brandon Williams
Sleap.io
Vice president
At the forefront of travel and blockchain innovation, his reshaping how the world books and experiences trips. As Vice President of a pioneering on-chain booking platform offering...
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Victoria Neiman
/function1, FORKED, CREZEE
Co-Founder & COO
Victoria is a seasoned business management professional with an extensive academic background, including an MBA from TU Braunschweig, Germany. Since 2017…
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Hamad Odhabi
Abu Dhabi University
Vice Chancellor
Over his 25-year career, Dr. Hamad Odhabi has pioneered cutting-edge learning solutions, including AI-powered education hubs, while holding key leadership roles such as…
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Mohammad Raza
OCO Global
Managing Director
A multidisciplinary advisory leader helping companies develop global trade and investment strategies. He works with both public and private sector clients to create...
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