Carl Wöcke

CEO: Merlynn Intelligence Technologies

Carl Wöcke, a leading expert in artificial decision intelligence, has been actively engaged in the AI and machine learning communities over the past 25 years. As the Chief Executive Officer of Merlynn Intelligence Technologies, he leads a team at the forefront of human-to-machine knowledge transmission using machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. His influence extends to numerous international engagements in fintech, law enforcement, healthcare, risk, ethics and human capital optimisation. Carl participates in various academic and research environments in South Africa and North America.

Todd Bratz

Resident Agent: U.S. Secret Service’s Pretoria Resident Office

Todd Bratz is the Resident Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service’s Pretoria Resident Office which is responsible for Secret Service protective and investigative operations in sub-Saharan Africa. He has 20 years of experience in coordinating complex cybercrime and national security investigations of transnational organised crime networks. Prior to arriving in South Africa, he managed teams of analysts and agents in the Secret Service’s Criminal Investigative Division conducting and supporting the Secret Service's more complex cybercrime investigations, especially those involving digital assets. He also coordinates and executes the Secret Service's investigative strategy, cybercrime training, and partnering for combatting cyber-fraud.