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Valentina is a dedicated student in International Law and Artificial Intelligence, passionate about contributing to the development of AI in a sustainable and ethical way. Her education delved into the biases and risks of AI, dilemmas of Governance, privacy, user rights and data protection, as well as the environmental impact of AI supply chains. Armed with optimism and enthusiasm, she aims in her academic and professional future to pursue these interests with research, and to contribute bringing awareness by helping educating others.

Valeria Bosibori is the Regional Lead for Kajiado Hub within the Young AI Leaders Community, a global initiative under AI for Good by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In this role, she fosters cross-hub collaboration, drives regional AI initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and ensures effective leadership within the community. She supports Hub Leaders in executing impactful AI-driven projects and strengthens partnerships across the region to maximize social impact.

With a natural ability to connect with people, Valeria thrives in leadership roles that require collaboration, mentorship, and strategic thinking. She is known for her warmth, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to uplifting others. Her leadership style is rooted in empathy and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued in the communities she serves.

Beyond this, Valeria is a dynamic full-stack software engineer with expertise in JavaScript and Ruby, actively contributing to developer communities. She co-founded Tech Sisters Kenya, a thriving network empowering over 1,300 women in tech through mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities. Her background in accounting, software engineering, and product management fuels her passion for building inclusive, impactful technology solutions.

As a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador and an advocate for diversity in tech, Valeria brings an energetic and visionary approach to her work. She is an innovative problem solver, always seeking ways to make technology more accessible and meaningful. Her ability to inspire, organize, and drive change has made her a respected leader in both technical and community-building spaces.

Valeria Soler currently works for the ministry of ICTs of Colombia, specialising in the intersection of technology, society, and international cooperation. She is also the ambassador of Women in AI Colombia, a flourishing community full of career advancing opportunities and collaboration among its members.

Her background is diverse stemming from Political Science and Design where she found her calling in the technology sector. She has worked on startups, game design, is a trained dialogue facilitator, speaks more than 4 languages, and has traveled to more than 30 countries. She practices mindfulness and breathwork regularly and she is a fellow burner.

Her interests are AI, education, innovation, peace, personal development and entrepreneurship.

She is recognized for her ability to tackle complex, high-stakes challenges with creativity, resilience, and dedication and for daring to exceed expectations and forgetting that there is even a box to begin with.

Valeria is committed to highlighting the leadership and advancements of LATAM and creating the context of possibilities where radical and daring innovation can take place, leveraging technology for societal benefit. That is why she will now be leading the Bogota Hub of AI for Good.

Vanessa Arellano is a Software Engineer and Researcher with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Software Development. Graduate with honors as a Intelligent Computing Engineer and with over two years of experience in the field, she has contributed to the development of cutting-edge solutions, particularly in Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), facial recognition, and AI-driven applications. Her expertise includes working with various programming languages, frameworks, and cloud-based infrastructures to build scalable and efficient software systems.

Her research in Brain-Computer Interface systems for mobile devices has been instrumental in advancing the field, leading to the publication of two research papers, one in presented in COMIA 2024 and another presented in MICAI 2014. In addition to her contributions to academic research, she has worked on AI-driven chatbots for WhatsApp Business, leveraging generative AI models to enhance customer interactions and automate business processes.

Vanessa is an active member of the Approaching the Universe Foundation – Oaxaca Committee, where she has played a key role in organizing local and national congresses aimed at promoting scientific education and technological innovation. Through her leadership in the foundation, she has facilitated events that bring together researchers, professionals, and students to exchange knowledge and inspire new generations. Her dedication to fostering scientific curiosity and engagement has made a significant impact on the local community, strengthening educational opportunities in STEM fields across Mexico.

In recognition of her technical skills and leadership potential, she was selected to participate in the International Air and Space Program (IASP 2022). Through this program, she collaborated with professionals from diverse backgrounds on innovative aerospace projects, strengthening her ability to work in interdisciplinary and international teams. She also believes strongly in continuous training, and so she has been capaciting herself in responsible generative AI, data analytics and as an AWS software architect. Following her interest in the aerospace field, she also owns a diploma in Aerospace Mission Design and is one of the main .

Beyond her technical achievements, Vanessa is deeply committed to STEM advocacy and mentorship. As the first woman engineer in her family, she actively works to inspire and support young students—especially women—interested in pursuing careers in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering. She has delivered numerous public talks at schools and universities, encouraging future generations to explore opportunities in technology and innovation.

She is currently preparing to pursue a Master’s degree in Advanced Computer Science at the University of Liverpool, where she aims to deepen her expertise in AI, optimization techniques, and machine learning operations (MLOps). Her long-term goal is to drive AI-powered solutions that address real-world challenges, fostering international collaboration between Mexico and the UK and bringing quality jobs for recent graduates in her country.

In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, she is exploring entrepreneurial opportunities in BCI technology and software consulting. Her vision is to lead innovative projects that push the boundaries of AI applications while continuing to mentor and empower the next generation of engineers.

Víctor Ezequiel Martínez Cruz is an applied Physics Engineer graduated from the Technological University of the Mixteca (UTM). His experience includes organizing and managing UTM’s Astronomy Club, where he led multiple astronomy and astrophysics outreach events, delivered public lectures, and created workshops to bring science closer to the student community. He also worked as an observational astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of San Pedro Mártir, where he was responsible for telescope operation, MATLAB data processing, and photometric analysis.
Additionally, he completed a professional internship in 2022 at Hospital Juárez in Mexico City’s nuclear medicine department, where he learned about radiological safety protocols and nuclear physics applied to medicine.
In 2024, he joined the Mixtecnautas team to collaborate on Andivi Nundoó, a project that explores exoplanet skies by combining cutting-edge science with cultural outreach, using real data from NASA and the GAIA satellite. This initiative reflects his passion for sharing and contributing to astronomical knowledge, and has allowed him to bring astronomy to underserved regions across Oaxaca where such opportunities are uncommon.
His passion for science, particularly astrophysics, has enabled him to share his knowledge at various physics conferences and events.

Winfred Kiarie is a data-driven software engineer with a solid foundation in applied statistics and computing, complemented by specialized training in software engineering from ALX Africa. Her expertise lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, climate technology, and cybersecurity, with a particular focus on designing sustainable and secure technological infrastructures tailored to Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Committed to leveraging the transformative power of AI for social good, Winfred has led several impactful projects, including Hack4Climate, where she guided her team in developing an innovative platform to educate communities on carbon credits and track their utilization. This initiative underscores her ability to use technology to address pressing environmental and social issues. Her recent research delves into optimizing renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa through AI, demonstrating its potential to mitigate energy scarcity, enhance resource equity, and accelerate sustainable development.

Beyond her research and projects, Winfred is an active contributor to AI innovation, regularly participating in global hackathons on platforms such as Lablab.ai, where she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to tackle real-world problems with cutting-edge AI solutions. This engagement reflects her commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and the application of emerging technologies to benefit society.

As an advocate for inclusive, people-centered AI, Winfred is dedicated to ensuring that technological advancements address societal challenges, particularly in underserved communities. She envisions a future where Africa not only adopts AI but leads in its development and implementation, fostering resilience, energy accessibility, and social equity. Through her work, she strives to bridge the gap between technology and humanity, creating a sustainable and innovative future for all.

Ximena is a Systems Engineer with a Master’s in Cybersecurity, currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Ethics. Her work bridges digital security, academic research, and ethical analysis of technology, with a focus on the impact of artificial intelligence.

She currently works as a Cybersecurity professor at the University of Lima and as a researcher at Situada Online. Former Fellow at Derechos Digitales (LAREDD program), where she contributed to research initiatives and regional advocacy efforts in digital security. Throughout her career, she has been involved in projects aimed at strengthening digital security capacities across the public and private sectors, civil society, and academia, through awareness programs, the implementation of open-source security tools, ethical hacking, and incident management.

Her work focuses on understanding how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, can reinforce social inequalities, while proposing technical and ethical alternatives to foster safer, more inclusive, and just digital environments.

A results-driven Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong background in network and systems administration, digital transformation, and IT training. Skilled in conducting penetration tests on networks, systems, and web applications, with a deep understanding of vulnerability analysis and exploitation techniques. Demonstrates expertise in implementing advanced security solutions and raising cybersecurity awareness through targeted training programs. Holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity (in progress) and multiple industry-recognized certifications, including eCPPTv2, CEH, CCNA, CCNP, and CompTIA Pentest+. Proven experience managing complex cybersecurity projects, administering Microsoft Office 365, Windows Server, Zimbra, and Linux systems, and leading digitalization initiatives in both public and private sector organizations. Known for effective collaboration with stakeholders, risk mitigation strategies, and a proactive approach to safeguarding critical infrastructure. Passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance cybersecurity capabilities. Fluent in French and English.

Yves Zumbühl is a Swiss AI entrepreneur and founder of PaperCheck and botts.ai, two companies focused on practical applications of artificial intelligence in education and organizations.

With PaperCheck, he builds AI systems that provide students with instant feedback on academic papers, helping them improve structure, argumentation, and clarity while maintaining academic integrity. The goal is to make high-quality feedback accessible to far more students than traditional proofreading allows.

Through botts.ai, Yves develops custom AI agents that help organizations access internal knowledge and automate workflows. These agents can interact with company data, answer questions, and perform actions such as retrieving information or triggering processes.

Yves studied Artificial Intelligence in Switzerland and is particularly interested in how AI can augment human decision-making rather than replace it. His work focuses on designing systems that scale knowledge and expertise while keeping humans in the loop.

Zino Haro is the co-founder and cybersecurity lead of Youth for Privacy, an organization that works to raise awareness of security and privacy through education, outreach, research, and advocacy work on an international scale. Through Youth for Privacy, she has contributed to the United Nations Open Ended Working Group on Information and Communications Technologies and others. Prior to work at Youth for Privacy, Zino worked on technical cybersecurity research topics including AI weaponization (presented at DEFCON China), private blockchain vulnerabilities (presented at Code Blue Japan and Code Gate South Korea), malware targeting industrial control systems, router security policy, and more. She was named a Society of American Military Engineers Scholar, a BlackHat Academic Scholar, a 30 Under 30 Hispanic Executive for work on tech startup Uni-ke, and a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 lister for work on Youth for Privacy.

Outside of work on security, Zino has experience in the worlds of fashion and art. In fashion, she presented her first physical collection in 2017, digital collection in 2022, and participated in a number of runways. In art, she has had pieces presented at galleries in New York and Paris and has auctioned artwork for nonprofit fundraisers.