Stratos Kontopoulos

Senior Consultant @ Choreograph

Stratos Kontopoulos is an enthusiastic and committed knowledge scientist, with a broad interdisciplinary research focus. A versatile expert in Semantic Web technologies and Knowledge Representation methodologies, and in their practical application in diverse domains. Stratos has published research papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He is experienced in project and team management and strategic planning, as well as research project proposal preparation.

Joaquin Melara

Founder @ SWARM Community

Joaquin Melara, Founder of the SWARM Community, specializes in producing content around AI technologies. He has produced an extensive portfolio of events and media professionally for the last 5 years and worked with individuals from organizations including Amazon, Adobe, IBM, Meta, MIT, and more. Joaquin believes great work comes from nurturing relationships with mutual respect, transparency, and lavish communication.

Beatrice Gamba

Head of Innovation @ Wordlift

Beatrice Gamba, Head of Innovation at WordLift, is a leading voice in semantic technologies and AI-driven strategies for online visibility, widely recognized for her expertise in knowledge graphs and innovative SEO solutions. At WordLift, she leads the Innovation team in developing tailored strategies that drive significant growth in organic search revenue for editorial networks and large e-commerce platforms, while fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous learning. Beatrice is a regular speaker at industry-leading events such as Connected Data London and The Knowledge Graph Conference in New York. Her work bridges the technical and human dimensions of digital transformation, offering accessible, actionable insights that help organizations adopt AI responsibly and effectively, always with a focus on how technology can enrich both business outcomes and human experiences.

Giuseppe Futia

Knowledge Graph Scientist @ Autonomo

Dr. Giuseppe Futia is a Knowledge Graph Scientist and Author working across Knowledge Graphs, Large Language Models, and Graph Neural Networks. As a Fellow of the Nexa Center for Internet & Society, he bridges industry and academia with multidisciplinary experience in research, development, and communication. Giuseppe's work focuses on encoding human knowledge—via ontologies, provenance, and neuro-symbolic methods—into intelligent systems that are transparent and auditable. He is especially interested in the geopolitics of AI, examining how standards, platforms, and supply chains shape power and policy, and how governance can keep people at the center of innovation.

ChaVon Clarke-Joell

Global AI Ethics Advocate @ CKC Cares

Cha’Von K. Clarke-Joell is a multi-disciplinary leader whose career bridges corporate innovation, regulation, academia, and the creative arts. She is the Co-Owner and Chief Disruption Officer at The TLC Group of Companies and the Founder & Principal Consultant of CKC Cares, where she develops frameworks for psychosocial resilience and ethical AI adoption. A former Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda (Policy Engagement & Innovation), she also teaches on an MSc Management program at a London university, focusing on digital disruption and technology leadership. Recognized among the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics for 2024, she draws on a diverse academic background in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, criminal justice, playwriting, AI ethics, and data protection. She is the author of Digital Polycrisis and creator of the Zone of Disrupted Identity (ZDI), advancing original concepts at the intersection of human identity, governance, and technological change.

Shubhangi Goyal

Senior Analyst @ Admiral Group

Shubhangi is an award winning experienced professional in data and AI from companies like Tata Consultancy Services to agile start-ups. She has a background in computer science engineering with an MSc in Business Analytics from the University of Bath, UK. She works as a Senior Analyst at a leading FTSE100 company in financial services and insurance in the UK. Previously, she led the data function of ICS AI Ltd, which is a Microsoft UK inner circle partner, focusing on artificial intelligence at the forefront of technology for the public sector in the UK. She has worked in data analytics, data science, data strategy, and AI, leveraging algorithms to extract insights, identify patterns, and understand human language in large datasets. She leads the London Chapter for Women In Data which is a platform for tech enthusiasts of all backgrounds to connect, grow and learn together. She is a verified expert and mentor at TopMate. She has also been the judge of Datathon 2024.

Margaret Warren

CEO / CTO @ Metadata Authoring Systems

Margaret Warren, CEO/ CTO of Metadata Authoring Systems, is passionate about how people describe what they experience visually and how those descriptions can be formalized into structured machine-interpretable data. She has approached this work from an applied metadata science perspective using semantic technologies. At the intersection of embedded metadata, knowledge graphs, and data-centric AI, she provides services to help clients effectively structure and manage their digital assets, which improves the precision and accuracy of image information, increases the power of image search, and creates richer knowledge experiences.

Mahnaz Hajesmaeili

AI Experience and Innovation Manager @ SWARM Community

Mahnaz Hajesmaeili is a Product Designer specializing in AI-powered tools that empower learning, wellness, and inclusion. She bridged behavioral science, UX, and emerging tech to design ethical, impactful systems. With over 5 years, she has led research-driven design projects across media literacy, education, wellness, and social impact. She thrives in the space where conceptual thinking meets UX research and rapid prototyping, especially when the goal is to empower users and create lasting value.

Anne Cantera

Sr. Product Designer Conversational AI @ Optimum

Anne Cantera is an expert in conversation design, AI, and chatbot development, with over 15 years of experience in pioneering innovative projects that enhance customer experiences and drive revenue for both B2B and B2C clients. Specializing in crafting effective AI prompts that minimize errors and optimize workflows, Anne helps businesses seamlessly integrate human creativity with machine learning. Her practical approach empowers others to use large language models (LLMs) effectively, particularly in the realm of UX, where she guides organizations to design AI tools that boost productivity and streamline operations. Renowned for her expertise in conducting multi-disciplinary research, Anne excels at understanding complex user and client needs, utilizing advanced AI/UX design methodologies and compelling storytelling techniques. She has been instrumental in guiding startups from inception to successful product deployment. Currently, Anne is at the forefront of revolutionizing conversational AI products through experimentation and groundbreaking innovation, bringing clarity and strategic direction to fast-paced environments while helping businesses maximize the potential of AI-driven solutions.

Jess Mendoza

AI & Human Experience Specialist @ SWARM Community

Dr. Jess Mendoza, AI & Human Experience Specialist, leverages her background in Cognitive Psychology to advance human-centered design and AI adoption in B2B SaaS products. She leads research efforts to understand use behavior, uncover pain points, and guide product decisions. Jess evangelizes AI literacy and responsible AI practices through workshops and think tanks that enable teams to explore and integrate emerging AI capabilities into their workflows.

Jessica Talisman

Founder @ Ontology Pipeline

Jessica Talisman, Founder of Ontology Pipeline, is an Information Architect, applying her extensive experience and education in data architecture, taxonomy, and ontology to build information systems that enhance user experiences, support business goals, and enable machine learning. She has a Masters in Library and Information Science with a concentration in Informatics and a MicroMasters in Design Thinking, which equip her with the skills and knowledge to create solid information frameworks with extensibility and interoperability. Jessica has over 25 years of experience in developing and implementing enterprise architecture, e-commerce content structures, knowledge management systems, digital libraries, taxonomies, ontologies, and knowledge graphs for various domains and purposes. She uses rigorous research, information standards, and data clarity to add meaning and context to any content. She is passionate about leveraging data to benefit all stakeholders and society.

Sruthi Radhakrishnan

AI Infused Co-Editor @ SWARM Community

Sruthi Radhakrishnan is an experienced AI consultant specializing in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision across industries. She has developed advanced algorithms for object detection, image segmentation, and posture or gesture recognition, applying them to real-world challenges such as optical lens deformation detection and posture analysis systems. Her work reflects a strong commitment to using ML and DL responsibly, with an emphasis on data governance and solution quality in domains like healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Sruthi is also skilled in graph data science, with hands-on experience in graph databases, network analysis, visualization, and link prediction for software traceability. She holds a Master’s in Information Technology from the University of Stuttgart, where she completed a thesis on AI-based graph completion, and has contributed to AI solutions in manufacturing and retail. As a frequent speaker at AI conferences and workshops, she is eager to collaborate on projects involving MLOps, graph data science, computer vision, and software traceability.

Kesiena Ogefere

Founder @ Copieux Group

Kesiena Ogefere is the Founder and Lead Consultant at Copieux Group, a UK-based HR technology consultancy helping organisations design human-centred systems that bridge data, AI, and people strategy. With over a decade of experience leading HRIS transformations across platforms like HiBob, Sage People, Dayforce, and Ciphr, Kesiena specialises in optimising HR data for trust, efficiency, and insight. Her work sits at the intersection of human experience and intelligent automation, empowering HR teams to use technology not just to streamline work, but to make work more meaningful.

Shweta Kelkar

Founder @ The Work360 Foundation

Shweta Kelkar, Founder of The Work360 Foundation, has over 20 years of experience across banking and finance, telecom, and IT services. She has led transformation initiatives with global organizations including UBS, Lloyds Bank, Citibank, and Oracle. Shweta is passionate about change management and specialize in driving change and AI adoption that empowers people and organizations to evolve with purpose. With a focus on demystifying AI, her mission is to ensure that human sustainability has a meaningful seat at the AI table shaping a future where technology serves humanity, not the other way around.

Simon Fokt

Data Ethics Consultant and Lecturer

Dr Simon Fokt holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and currently lectures at HTW Berlin. His academic work focuses on aesthetics, applied ethics, and metaphilosophy. His focus on taking complex philosophical concepts out of the academic discourse and into the world lead him to teach medical ethics to doctors and nurses, data ethics to data scientists and IT professionals, and adapt Aristotle’s virtue ethical concepts to modern masculinity. As a member of the steering committee of MenEngage Europe, Dr Fokt works to improve debates around men and masculinities through helping to inform policy and the work of hundreds of NGOs around the world. He leads the working group on Positive Engagement, focused on identifying and developing ways to approach and inspire men through positive narratives.

Andrew Padilla

Owner @ Datacequia

Andrew Padilla, Founder of Datacequia, guides data and software projects for organizations to ensure an optimal yield from their technology resources. He has worked with countless startups and organizations to improve their ability to ship higher quality software through effective DevOps practices. Andrew is co-host of The Knowledge Commons Podcast.