Speakers

Recognized for a trajectory that connects entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, Paulo Rogério Nunes from Bahia was named as one of the most important futurists and innovators of African origin by the international organization Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) , a partner of the United Nations to promote the Decade for People of African Descent. Leia mais em: https://forbes.com.br/forbes-tech/2024/04/conheca-o-baiano-que-entrou-na-lista-dos-afrofuturistas-mais-importantes-do-mundo/

Alex brings his product leadership and management skills from his time at Goldman Sachs, Bain & Company as well as his product leadership for NVIDIA’s cloud AI platform that led to a $10B business sector. Tsado is a founder of Alliance for AI, a leading non profit organization focused on accelerating adoption of technology for underrepresented communities in Africa

Son of José António Lopes (Praia – Achada de Santo António, Cape Verde, 7 September 1961) and Maria Isabel Alves (Coimbra, 18 January 1948). Family from Coimbra, Portugal and from Praia (Achada de Santo António) and Ilha do Fogo (Mosteiros), Cape Verde. Pedro Lopes has a degree in International Relations (University of Coimbra, Portugal), Master in Conflict Resolution (University of Bradford, UK) and Post Graduate in Strategic Marketing Communication (Department of Economics, University of Coimbra). He was President of the International Relations Students' Union of the University of Coimbra (NERIFE).

Ade is a Senior Director and Lead Program Manager in Microsoft Research (MSR). He is a member of the Microsoft Research Accelerator leadership team, leading our research incubation efforts collaborating with researchers on the next big scientific discovery, and to identify the next big AI and advanced computing innovation at Microsoft. He’s also tasked leading a global team of Research Program Managers and Research Software Engineers, tasked with accelerating research into high-ambition outcomes across intersections of science, technology, business and societal outcomes for Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Science, Embodied Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Modal Foundation Models, and advanced computing technologies.

His leadership at MIPAD will ignite global partnerships and bring the spotlight to the UK and Europe like never before. He’s spearheading initiatives like the upcoming ‘Top 100 Under 25: UK’s Next Generation,’ aimed at spotlighting the brightest young minds shaping the future, currently in or around the age of university. Get ready because Jonathan Olufowobi is on a mission to take MIPAD’s vibrant global network into the digital age, and the world is taking notice! Born and raised in London, England, Jonathan holds degrees from a top Russell Group University—a Bachelor’s in Business and Management Studies and a Master’s in International Business.

Ken holds a B.A. from Harvard College, where he was elected as a Class Marshal, and a J.D. from Yale Law School. He was a Fulbright Scholar to Cameroon, where he was also a semi-professional basketball player. Banner photo (top) by Nicole Fara Silver via Brooklyn Magazine.

Keith B. Henry, who had been national resident director executive overseeing training and development of Merrill’s 450 producing managers, will take over the post in July following his required notice period, a J.P. Morgan spokesperson confirmed. The hire was announced internally in a memo from J.P. Morgan Advisors CEO Phil Sieg, who said he had known Henry for many years

Wamkele was born and raised in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape Province. He attended Marymount High School, before changing schools and enrolled at Trinity High School.[6] He graduated with a B.A Law from the Rhodes University. He obtained an M.A. in International Studies and Diplomacy from the School of Oriental & African Studies and an LL.M in Banking Law and Financial Regulation from the London School of Economics and Political Science

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Aluko moved to Birmingham, England, at 6 months old. She earned 102 caps for the England national team from 2004 to 2016 and competed in multiple major tournaments, including the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2007, 2011, and 2015, as well as the UEFA Women's Euro in 2009 and 2013. She also represented Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.