Nuno Matias
Nuno Matias is a Lisbon-based entrepreneur and technology leader, Co-Founder of T4HD – Technology 4 Human Development and P4HD – People 4 Human Development. With over 20 years of experience in IT and business development, he has held leadership roles at HAKKEN Group and Novabase, specializing in IT service management and digital transformation. Passionate about harnessing technology for social […]
Valter Caldeira
Valter Caldeira is a Lead Data Scientist whose career spans healthcare, government, and energy, always focused on applying AI to create real-world impact. His work ranges from natural language processing and real-time AI to predictive models that support decision-making and system optimization. Valter is the inventor of a patent-pending system that analyzes speech to help monitor […]
Sobechukwu Micah Ifemeje
I am Engr. Sobechukwu Micah Ifemeje, a specialist in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), climate change, environmental management, sustainability, and the circular economy. I am the Founder and Managing Director of Navitas Energy Resources and Navitas Farms, where I lead innovative initiatives in clean energy, agro-allied development, and sustainable practices. In addition, I run the operations of […]
Suha Mohamed
Suha Mohamed is an Innovation Director at the Centre for Data Futures (CDF) at King’s College London. At CDF, she is developing a ‘Data Empowerment Clinic’, a dynamic space that will support community-driven approaches to data empowerment through tailored advisory support, network-building, and knowledge sharing. For the past 5 years, Suha has been invested in […]
António Rui Moreira de Carvalho
António Rui Carvalho Moreira de Carvalho, born in Mozambique in 1962, is a marine engineer with advanced degrees in economics, science and technology management, and business administration. He has held diverse roles in maritime navigation, solar energy, commerce, and international business, including positions in Portugal, Mozambique, Belgium, Brazil, and leadership roles in multiple companies. An […]
Arthur Bruel
Arthur Bruel is a producer, director, journalist, and presenter with expertise in TV, streaming, and digital media. He holds an MA in Television from University of the Arts London and a Bachelor’s in Communication from University of Lisbon. Arthur has created original shows, led full productions, and worked on award-nominated projects like The Black Alien Project. […]
Chanèle Boulet-Gauthier
Chanele has held various roles within humanitarian and development organizations focusing on social inclusion as well as the protection and empowerment of women and girls, particularly in crisis contexts in Africa and the Middle East. Over 12 years of her career, she has developed extensive experience in Chanèle Boulet-Gauthier has over 15 years of experience […]
Filippo Ghermandi
Filippo Ghermandi is the CEO of LUZ, a leading Brazilian platform that helps thousands of small and medium-sized business owners gain scale and efficiency through management tools, AI-powered agents, and practical business education. Under his leadership, LUZ has grown to over 3,000 active subscribers and a community of 60,000+ entrepreneurs, becoming a reference in the Portuguese-speaking market for combining strategic […]
Manuela Vitorino
I am a Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, Manager, and Behavioral Economist with postgraduate certifications in business management, cooperative sector management, quality auditing, and coaching. My career began as an economist and evolved through people management and training within a cooperative focused on innovation and ICT. I am passionate about the cooperative model’s power to multiply and […]
Jenny Capuano
Jenny Capuano is a senior manager with over 25 years of experience in international cooperation—particularly with Africa—community development, lifelong learning, and strategic project design. She currently leads the Training and Cooperative Culture Area at the Federation of Trentino Cooperation, the representative, political, and trade union body for all cooperatives in Trentino, one of the most advanced […]