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Apio Diane Odongo is a computer science student at the Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda with a strong background in programming with proficiency in languages specifically python and javascript. Her zeal to fuse artificial intelligence and machine learning to innovate sustainable solutions that address global challenges especially within African communities, led her to apply for membership at Young AI Leaders, as a concious step towards this goal. Her academic journey is further supported by hands-on experience gained through her collaboration on artificial intelligence and machine learning–inclusive projects, where she leverages her knowledge in AI/ML as well as web development.

As a young woman in tech herself, Diane is passionate about mentoring and inspiring girls and young women to pursue careers in STEM. She believes that creating inclusive spaces for women in tech is not just important but essential for building an equitable future powered by diverse innovation, and this belief has since fueled her active participation in community meetups, hackathons,talks and networking events at Africa’s Talking Women in Tech Uganda.

In addition to her technical pursuits, Diane is an avid reader who finds inspiration and grounding in philosophy, factual literature and global affairs. She enjoys reading the works of thinkers like Søren Kierkegaard and Osamu Dazai among others, whose reflections on existence, ethics, and identity sharpen her critical thinking and deepen her empathy, both valuable traits in responsible AI development. Her regular engagement with The Economist , a habit inspired by her father, allows her to stay informed on global trends in technology, economics, and policy, helping her understand the broader implications of AI innovation in society.

As a new member of the Young AI Leaders under AI for Good , Diane hopes to collaborate with creative, like-minded individuals to champion AI driven solutions that uplift communities and address sustainable development issues.

Diego Gabriel Sánchez Cruz is an emerging leader at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and geographic information systems (GIS). He is currently pursuing a degree in Renewable Energies (solar specialization) at UTVCO and a Law degree at UNAM, combining technical expertise with legal and policy insights.

As a Local Winner of the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024, Diego co-developed a GIS-based AI application optimizing business locations in Mexico’s Interoceanic Corridor, utilizing demographic, crime, and land-use data. His work demonstrates the potential of AI and spatial analysis in sustainable development.

Diego holds certifications in Artificial Reasoning and Generative AI (UNAM), Cloud Computing (Google), and Renewable Energy Technologies (University of Colorado Boulder). He also serves as Student Council Representative for Renewable Energies at UTVCO, promoting sustainable policies and technological innovation.

With expertise in AI, sustainability, and law, Diego is committed to leveraging emerging technologies to address environmental and socio-economic challenges. His goal is to bridge AI, energy, and policy to create data-driven solutions for a more resilient and sustainable future.

Dilara Ciel Gökpinar is a Young AI Leader representing the Paris Hub, where she brings a legal lens to the fast-evolving challenges of artificial intelligence. She holds a Master’s degree in Digital Law, with a specialization in AI Law, from the Institut Catholique de Paris, following a Bachelor’s in Private Law at Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas.

Passionate from the outset about the legal implications of new technologies, she has made it her mission to bridge legal systems with cutting-edge innovation.

As Paris faces growing regulatory, ethical, and technological questions surrounding AI, Dilara is committed to contributing legal insight to both national and global debates. She is currently preparing for the French bar exam (CRFPA) and aspires to become a digital law attorney.

Her legal journey includes a six-month internship in the Digital Law department at Simon Associés under the guidance of Fabrice Degroote, where she explored issues such as AI compliance, digital contracts, and platform regulation. Her strong interest in human rights also led her to complete an eight-month civic service in the Essor association, assisting asylum seeker, an experience that shaped her thesis on the impact of AI and ICTs on the asylum process.

In early 2025, she joined Université Laval in Quebec for an academic exchange, taking courses in data protection, IP law, blockchain, and emerging digital technologies. There, she also participated in Simuvaction 2025 on AI, a simulation of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) organized in collaboration with Emory University.

Dilara is a two-time finalist of the Moot Court Digital Law Competition (2024 & 2025), where she showcased her advocacy skills, legal precision, and strategic mindset, qualities she now channels into her work as a Young AI Leader.

She focuses particularly on intellectual property, ethics, cybersecurity, data protection, and the regulatory challenges of the tech sectors, especially in light of the GDPR and the AI Act. 

As part of the Paris Hub, she is dedicated to amplifying local ethical perspectives in global discussions, ensuring that legal innovation keeps pace with technological disruption.

Dino Osmanagić is a versatile and driven professional with a strong foundation in business informatics, leadership, and innovation management. With over a decade of experience spanning entrepreneurship, project management, and community engagement, Dino has established himself as a changemaker committed to fostering innovation and empowering others.

Currently serving as the Head of Innovation & Product at Incert eTourismus, Dino established the department from the ground up, leading the company’s transformation through innovation management and organizational restructuring. He heads an interdisciplinary team focused on product development and innovation, serving as a key link between departments and the management board. His efforts have created robust structures and processes while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture.

Dino’s entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding Nova Mundi, where he transformed the “Future Skills for Good” educational initiative into an agency delivering AI-driven automation solutions, and formerly Seasy, a maritime start-up recognized with multiple accolades, including being a finalist in the European Space Agency’s BIC program.

Beyond his professional roles, Dino has contributed to social and educational initiatives, supporting underprivileged communities as an educational guide and honing conflict-resolution skills as a peer mediator. His leadership extended to serving as Curator of the Global Shapers Salzburg Hub, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, where he strengthened governance, fostered community engagement, and led strategic projects aimed at driving social impact. He continues to mentor and advise young entrepreneurs through initiatives like Youth Entrepreneurship Week and Moonshot Pirates, helping them navigate the challenges of launching and scaling ventures.

Currently pursuing an MSc in Business Informatics at the University of Linz with a focus on AI in business, Dino combines academic knowledge with certifications in AI, Scrum, digital transformation and innovation. Multilingual and adaptable, he excels in connecting people and driving forward-thinking solutions that bridge technology and social impact.

Diogo Mendonça is a data engineer with a strong background in machine learning, data processing, and cloud computing. His expertise spans data quality assurance, ETL pipeline development, cloud infrastructure management, and business process automation. He specializes in leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, and Apache Airflow to design and implement scalable, efficient, and reliable data solutions. His ability to streamline workflows and optimize large-scale data pipelines has allowed him to contribute to projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence and automation.

His academic background is deeply rooted in computer science, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence applications. Diogo’s most significant academic contribution is his thesis on multi-object tracking (MOT), where he explored advanced sensor fusion techniques and analyzed the impact of relative velocity as a key feature for improving object tracking accuracy. His research involved working with complex LiDAR datasets, investigating both 2D and 3D object detection methodologies, and refining AI-driven tracking models to enhance performance in autonomous systems. Through this work, he developed a deep understanding of AI-based perception technologies, which are essential for the future of intelligent mobility and automation.

Beyond his academic and professional achievements, Diogo is passionate about leveraging AI to create meaningful, real-world impact. He is committed to developing AI-driven solutions that are not only technically advanced but also strategically aligned with long-term industry goals. As a member of the AI for Good Young AI Leaders initiative, he seeks to apply his expertise toward projects that drive ethical and sustainable advancements in AI, particularly in the areas of mobility, automation, and intelligent decision-making systems. He strongly believes in the responsible use of AI and is dedicated to ensuring that emerging technologies serve both societal and environmental needs.

Disa is currently a Software Engineer and she studied Biomedical Engineering at university, where one of her main focuses was in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
It was during those years that she engaged in volunteering work in different fields, including a student club focused on bringing technology – including AI – to everyone under the moto “Technology is everywhere, make it for everyone”. She worked with schools, local businesses and other organizations to show how tech can and should benefit communities.
Disa worked on various AI projects, one of them was her master thesis’ where she studied one of the most famous algorithms used for object detection. While diving more into articles about Deep Learning – and Object Detection in particular -, she learned how the motives to justify the use of object detection varied: going from agriculture to border vigilance and military applications. Something that the author of the algorithm she studied – YOLO – also reflected on, which led him to give up his career due to ethical concerns regarding the usage of his Computer Vision research contributions.
Since learning all of these and now that we are going through a moment where no one knows exactly where the use of AI will take us, Disa believes more than ever that people should be educated about AI’s capabilities and problems, engineers should consider the ethical dilemmas of what they develop and we, as a society, should make sure that AI is used in favour of people and their communities, since healthy communities are the true driving force of society and democracy.

Doaa Rafeq is an honoured Pharmacy student at Ajman University, passionately merging pharmaceutical sciences, sustainability, and artificial intelligence to tackle real-world challenges in healthcare and the environment. She is a Future Sustainability Leader with Masdar Abu Dhabi and a UCN Youth Ambassador, actively engaging in global efforts to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Her innovative work includes the EcoPharm Disposal Machine, an AI-powered system for safe pharmaceutical waste disposal, and the Smart Electric Pots, which use data-driven design to enhance indoor air quality and plant health. She is also leading a systematic review on AI in pharmacy education, exploring how intelligent tools can improve drug development, patient care, and academic learning.

Doaa has represented her university at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of the Khalifa University delegation, and has proposed AI-based healthcare solutions at national hackathons. She thrives in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments where she can collaborate, innovate, and lead toward a smarter, more sustainable future in AI-driven pharmacy and global health.

Edgar Charles Omondi is an AI specialist, cybersecurity expert, and software engineer with extensive experience in machine learning, quantum computing, and financial technology. With expertise in Python, AI-driven systems, and cybersecurity frameworks, he has developed cutting-edge solutions across fintech, cybersecurity, and enterprise automation.

He is the founder of Khalid Tech, a company focused on AI-driven business applications, cybersecurity, and quantum-enhanced security solutions. Edgar leads the QUASAR project, an initiative integrating quantum cryptography, machine learning, and blockchain security, enhancing threat detection and encryption standards. He also developed Trident, an API intelligence algorithm for financial integrations and algorithmic trading.

Beyond technical expertise, Edgar has played a key role in mentoring and teaching AI, Python, and cybersecurity to students and professionals. His research has contributed to AI-driven projects such as Aqualink (NASA Space Apps Award Winner) and MediLink (AI-powered remote healthcare system).

As an advocate for responsible AI and cybersecurity, Edgar actively engages in global AI communities, conducting research on quantum-safe encryption, ethical AI, and AI-driven cybersecurity. He also participates in public speaking engagements and educational programs to inspire future technologists.

With a track record of developing scalable, secure, and intelligent systems, Edgar continues to push the boundaries of AI, cybersecurity, and fintech innovation.

Eduardo Itsin Beltrán Flores is an audiovisual content creator with over six years of experience, focused on the production and post-production of high-quality visual projects. His dedication to transforming ideas into impactful experiences is evident in every work, as he combines traditional techniques with technological innovations to tell stories in a unique way.

He is proficient in advanced editing tools, color grading, visual effects, and animation, enabling him to optimize every stage of the creative process. Additionally, he has integrated artificial intelligence-based solutions into his workflow, streamlining processes without sacrificing the human and artistic touch that characterizes his productions.

His versatility has allowed him to adapt to various formats and digital platforms, connecting with broad and diverse audiences through captivating visual narratives. Always in pursuit of excellence, Eduardo is committed to perfecting his craft and exploring new forms of expression that enhance the power of image and sound.

With a vision that unites creativity, technology, and precision, Eduardo Itsin Beltrán Flores stands as an emerging figure in the audiovisual field, dedicated to transforming each project into a unique and memorable experience.

Edward Bartolo is an experienced leader in the intersection of AI, strategy, social impact, and governance. With a strong background in both technology and nonprofit sectors, Edward is driven by the transformative potential of AI to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as climate change, healthcare access, and education inequality. Passionate about ethical AI, Ed strives to balance the technology’s power with inclusivity, equity, and sustainability.

Having led the creation of PinkSparrow, an initiative that empowers small charities through better governance practices, Ed understands the importance of strategic leadership and collaboration.

With a deep understanding of both the opportunities and risks of AI, Ed is committed to ensuring that this powerful technology is used responsibly and ethically to maximize its positive impact on society.

Edward is a highly motivated and detail-oriented software developer with 2 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering innovative software solutions. Currently working at Mujhu Care Ltd, where he leverages his technical expertise to drive project success and contribute to the company’s mission. With a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, Edward excels in collaborative environments and thrives on solving complex problems. His expertise includes web development, mobile app development, and data analysis using tools like React, Node.js, and Tableau.

Edwin Waweru Gathoni is a software engineer specializing in backend Engineering, with experience in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. Currently working with ALX Africa, he has built expertise in cloud computing, API development, and database management, ensuring seamless system integrations and efficient data handling.

With a deep interest in the intersection of backend engineering and AI applications, Edwin understands that AI solutions require strong infrastructure to support real-time data processing, model deployment, and interoperability with existing digital ecosystems. His focus is on ensuring that AI-powered applications are not only technically efficient but also scalable, secure, and accessible to communities in need.

As a member of the Young AI Leaders (YAIL) Community under AI for Good, Edwin is committed to leveraging technology for social impact. Through collaboration with fellow engineers, data scientists, and policymakers, he aims to contribute to AI-driven projects in healthcare, education, and climate resilience, ensuring that backend systems effectively support the deployment of ethical and impactful AI solutions.

Beyond his technical expertise, Edwin brings a business-oriented mindset to AI adoption, recognizing the need for cost-effective, user-friendly, and sustainable AI solutions that drive real-world change. By aligning technology with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), he envisions a future where AI-driven innovation is inclusive, transformative, and beneficial to underserved communities.

Elias is an innovative thinker deeply fascinated by the transformative power of technology, currently pursuing his Bachelor’s in

“Artificial Intelligence Solutions” at the University of Applied Sciences Hagenberg. Driven by genuine curiosity, Elias consistently seeks new ways to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications.

In his role as a Digital Innovation Engineer at 44coaches GmbH, Elias focuses on designing digital solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving user experience, creatively navigating the intersection of technology and business strategy. His programming work with Intelligent Automation GmbH further strengthens his hands-on expertise, allowing him to contribute to sophisticated automation projects that simplify complex tasks.

What sets Elias apart is his distinctive blend of strategic insight and analytical precision, honed through years of competing in chess and excelling in games like Beat Saber at a professional level. These experiences shape his approach to problem-solving, fostering a unique ability to remain calm and adaptive under pressure while developing creative and efficient solutions.

Beyond academics and professional commitments, Elias actively engages with the Young Al Leaders community, passionately exchanging ideas, fostering innovation, and enthusiastically pursuing his learning journey. His approach is characterized by a commitment to continuous learning and a genuine willingness to share insights and assist whenever possible.

Elias embraces challenges as opportunities, continuously looking to collaborate and exchange ideas with others who share his enthusiasm for leveraging technology to make meaningful impacts.

Elif Dilara Bora is a product designer based in Den Haag, Netherlands, specializing in user-centric experiences and human-centered AI solutions. With a Master’s in Design for Interaction from Delft University of Technology and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design from Middle East Technical University, she brings strong theoretical foundations to her practical work.

Dilara has professional experience as a UI/UX Designer at Relimetrics and 4D Sight, where she transformed complex technical requirements into intuitive user experiences and established collaboration frameworks between design, AI, and development teams. Her skills include Figma, Framer, user research, prototyping, workshop facilitation, and Gen-AI content creation.

Beyond her professional work, Dilara is actively engaged in the design community, volunteering for events like World Summit AI and CHI NL, while serving in leadership roles for multiple organizations. Her award-winning work has been exhibited internationally, and she received a full scholarship from the Turkish Ministry of Trade for her graduate studies abroad.

John Elomunait is an Electronics and Communications Engineer whose passion for electronics sparked in high school after first encountering Fundi Bots, where he was introduced to the possibilities of robotics. This early interest has since evolved, expanding into Data Science and Machine Learning due to their transformative potential. He has two months of experience in router configuration and fiber splicing for FTTx from an internship at Simba Fiber, where he worked as a Technical Support. Through his efforts, network speed for clients improved by at least 40%, and he optimized network efficiency by extending Wi-Fi coverage using ethernet-connected routers, which reduced client-reported issues by 20% through effective collaboration.

In his third year of university, John studied sensors, computer networks, microcontrollers, and embedded systems, where he realized that the need for data drives the creation and advancement of these hardware technologies. He then completed courses in Python and Machine Learning on LinkedIn and Microsoft Learn and participated in the 2023 AWS DeepRacer Student League Challenge, where he learned the basics of Reinforcement Learning. His success in this challenge earned him the AWS AI and ML Scholarship for 2023, valued at $4,000, allowing him to pursue the AI Programming with Python and AWS Machine Learning Fundamentals Nanodegree programs through Udacity. Over the course of this year-long program, he developed six AI and ML projects.

John has maintained his passion for electronics through the Fundi Bots Fundi@Work Internship program, where he and a colleague developed a medicine dispenser, called the Saidia Pill Dispenser, designed to improve medication adherence through timely reminders for patients and caretakers. This project also allowed him to learn 3D design using SOLIDWORKS, with which he created parts for 3D printing and CNC machining to fabricate actuators and frames for electronic components of the Saidia Pill Dispenser.

Currently, John works at Sama, where he deepens his understanding of data by engaging in data collection, curation, and annotation processes, as well as the human-in-the-loop approach to improving ML models. This has given him a greater appreciation for how this process supports model improvement for ML Engineers. His work at Sama involves maintaining high-quality data standards using workflow management tools and a continuous feedback loop to optimize data labeling and curation efficiency, consistently adhering to guidelines that ensure compliance with best practices.

Emilio Eliu Sanchez Cruz is an emerging leader at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), business development and digital content creation for social media and geographic information systems (GIS). He is currently pursuing a degree in Business Development (major in Marketing) at UTVCO.

As a local winner of NASA’s Space Apps Challenge 2024, Emilio co-developed a GIS-based AI application that optimizes the location of businesses in Mexico’s Interoceanic Corridor using demographic, crime and land use data. His work demonstrates the potential of AI and spatial analysis in sustainable development.

Emilio holds a ChatGPT – Uses and Strategies certification from Tecnológico de Monterrey.

With expertise in AI, Marketing and Content Creation, Emilio is committed to harnessing emerging technologies to address environmental, economic, political and technological challenges. His goal is to bring together AI, business and public policy to create data-driven solutions for a more resilient and sustainable future.

Emily Genatowski is a PhD Candidate in Digital Humanities at The University of Vienna, holding degrees from both Harvard University and Columbia University. With a robust background in AI and digital culture, Emily is a former Googler who coordinated the North American Sector of Google Arts & Culture where she worked on several AI driven projects with institutional partners including The Smithsonian, NASA and The US National Archives. Once based in Austria, throughout the 2023 ExploreSalon, Emily led an Austrian Centre for Digital Humanities experimental project team in creating the Schnitzler Bot, an AI trained on the life and works of Arthur Schnitzler. She pioneered a first of its kind academic master’s course on Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models in Humanities Research at the University of Vienna and arranged AI focused guest lectures for masters students from Interpol, The United Nations, Bank of America and beyond. Under Emily’s direction, the course partnered with the EEG lab at University of Vienna and featured hands on experience with BCI (Brain Computer Interface) testing. Emily’s original AI course was later adapted and published on DARIAH Campus, a pan- European infrastructure for arts and humanities scholars. Emily acts as host of the University of Vienna Doctoral School Podcast where she often discusses AI and technology. Emily recently delivered the Keynote speech for Advanced Studies in Heritage Education at the University of Roma Tor Vergata and Roma Tre University titled Digitizing Cultural Heritage Archives in the Age of AI and she presented at the Eden Conference on The Future of AI in Formal and Informal Education Contexts: Inclusion, Ethics and New Perspectives. Emily is now operating a CLARIAH.AT funded project which determines citation conventions for new digital sources in academic works throughout Austria including conventions for citations of works supported by generative AI. Emily recently delivered a speech on Citations of Digital Sources at International Love Data Week. Emily currently leads a team at the University of Vienna’s digital innovation lab within the Entrepreneurship program where she is building an vector based AI enabled methodology for the promotion of research done by faculty and students at the University of Vienna. Emily has enjoyed guest lecturing and speaking at various institutions including The United Nations Headquarters, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, NYU, UMass Amherst, Julliard and beyond. 

Following the AI Workshop at University of Copenhagen in late winter 2025, Emily founded and operated a multi-day Workshop at a University of Vienna titled AI: Transparency, Efficiency and Responsibility.  Emily delivered a mainstage Ted Talk at Ted AI in September 2025 surrounding her immersive work with AI Robotics and Domesticity.  Emily was recently published by The Centre for Privacy Studies, A Centre of Excellence Funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. As a recent appointee, Emily serves as strategic advisor to the AI Academy Asia’s Global Advisory Board and recently delivered a public talk on Applied AI and Robotics for the Academy. Emily presented at the REACT 2025 Conference with her submission “Embodied AI and Domesticity: The Psychological and Social Impact of a Life Shared with a Robot.” Emily presented a full paper at the Emerging Digital Methodologies Conference at Oxford University in England. Emily spoke at MMK Heilbronn’s Industry meets Academia on AI Conference in December on the concept of bio-mimicry in AI robotics. Emily delivered numerous keynote talks across Europe in the past few months including at the Future Forward Conference, the 196+ Conference, for the Slovakian Embassy’s XR Summit, at the offices of Wolf Theiss and the Budapest-based event AI Talks.  Emily was featured on Good Morning Austria, Der Pragmaticus and ORF 1 Zib Magazine and Quickdraw Podcast to discuss her AI Robotics Research, was profiled in Salburger Nachrichten, Brutkasten as well as Handelsblatt and she also gave a sold out lecture at the Hoxton Theater in Vienna on the history of AI and Robotics! Emily recently filmed a short documentary for Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe which will show in cinemas throughout the Scope Cinema Tour 2026. Emily’s speaker profile can be found in the international network: AI for Good as well as the AI Speaker Agency. In addition to her Doctoral work with the Digital Humanities department on Open Source Intelligence and Data Analysis in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Emily is currently in development with a number of additional AI projects which will be announced shortly! Stay tuned for her appearances at the Munich Innovation Ecosystem, in Rome returning to University of Roma Tor Vergata and Roma Tre University, at the Jetzt Summit in Austria and in Oxford this Spring!

I thrive at the crossroads between business and creativity — particularly, I have a passion for tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. I’m devoted to managing projects in an integrative, collaborative, and pragmatic manner.

Currently writing my thesis about human-AI collaboration in design thinking ideation stages.

Emmanuelle serves as the Young Leader of the Paris Hub for AI for Good, where she is dedicated to advancing the ethical and sustainable development of artificial intelligence. She is currently studying LLM courses at Cardozo School of Law, New York, while completing her master’s degree in AI and Digital Law at the Catholic University of Paris. Her expertise spans key areas such as AI regulation, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property and the Ethics of Innovation, supported by her master’s thesis on the Critical Philosophy of Innovation at ESSEC Business School. With extensive experience in the legal field, Emmanuelle is deeply committed to contributing to the responsible regulation and application of AI technologies.

Her journey in advocacy began with UNICEF, where she served as a Young UNICEF Ambassador for several years. During this time, she participated in prominent global events, including the J7 Summit in Berlin, where she contributed to discussions and prepared input for Angela Merkel. She also advocated for climate action at the French Embassy in Germany as part of her work on sustainability and environmental issues. Her contributions with UNICEF covered a broad spectrum of topics, from children’s rights to climate change, reflecting her dedication to addressing complex global challenges.

In today’s rapidly advancing digital era, Emmanuelle is passionate about raising awareness of AI Law and its connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). She is driven by a desire to empower young people to understand AI’s complexities, risks, and transformative potential. Through her leadership and expertise, Emmanuelle aspires to shape a future where innovation aligns with ethical principles and contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable world.

A Palestinian Computer Engineer and the Founder and CEO of the startup company Eng4You. My expertise lies in developing technical platforms, designing user experiences, and utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance education and engineering. I am proud to have been selected as a speaker for the AI for Good of the United States, representing Palestine, where I shared my vision on how AI can create new opportunities for Palestinian youth.

I am always committed to empowering women in the fields of science and technology and believe in the importance of technical education for achieving sustainable development. I aspire to be a source of inspiration for the next generation of engineers and innovators.

I am a results-oriented AI/ML professional specializing in deep learning, NLP, and computer vision, with expertise in Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. I excel in full-stack development using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, integrating DevOps, Kubernetes, and Docker to build scalable AI-driven solutions. With a proven track record in problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration, I thrive in designing and implementing innovative, cutting-edge technologies that optimize processes and drive efficiency. My career interests span AI research, machine learning engineering, robotics, and data science, developing intelligent systems that push the boundaries of innovation.

Eric is a passionate innovator and researcher with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). His work focuses on leveraging emerging technologies to address real-world challenges while promoting responsible and ethical practices in the tech industry.

With a strong interest in innovation, Eric has been involved in various AI and IoT projects that demonstrate his forward-thinking approach to solving problems. His research emphasizes creating impactful solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also inclusive and accessible.

Eric is deeply committed to empowering individuals and communities by fostering learning and collaboration. He has organized and facilitated workshops and training sessions to share his knowledge, enabling others to develop skills in AI and emerging technologies. His ability to connect with people and communicate complex concepts effectively sets him apart as a leader in the field.

With a vision to create a positive impact through technology, Eric combines technical expertise, innovation, and a dedication to ethical practices. His work reflects a unique blend of creativity and practicality, making him well-suited to contribute to initiatives focused on advancing technology responsibly and inclusively.

Erick Chávez Urbano graduated from the Universidad Tecnológica de la Mixteca (UTM) as a Mechatronics Engineer and is currently finishing his thesis to obtain his degree. His thesis focuses on the development of a differential mobile robot with caterpillar tracks for spraying green areas, combining his experience in robotics, automation and programming. This work not only strengthens his technical skills, but also fuels his passion for leveraging technology to generate positive social impact.

During five years at UTM, Erick actively participated in Enactus Hub UTM, where he contributed to the management of social impact projects, these initiatives taught him how technology can address the needs of communities, particularly in indigenous and rural areas of Oaxaca.

Erick’s commitment to innovation extends to his participation in the NASA 2024 Oaxaca Space Apps Challenge, where his team, Mixtecnautas, reached the semifinals. Formed during the challenge, Mixtecnautas has given conferences on space science outreach, promoting scientific curiosity in communities in Oaxaca.

Erick’s interest in joining Young Leaders in AI stems from his desire to leverage technology such as artificial intelligence to address challenges in indigenous and rural communities like those in Oaxaca, where he grew up. He believes AI can drive innovative solutions to improve the quality of life in these regions. Erick hopes to bring his technical expertise, cultural perspective, and dedication to social good by collaborating on initiatives that foster an inclusive and equitable technological future.

Essa Mohamedali, founder of the Tanzania AI Community, dedicated to leveraging Artificial Intelligence for sustainable development. Having built a dynamic network of AI practitioners and enthusiasts, significantly shaping the country’s AI landscape through initiatives like the Tanzania IndabaX and various capacity-building programs. His efforts have notably advanced AI implementation in critical sectors such as health and education.
Essa’s expertise spans working with organizations such as the United Nations, venture studios, and startup accelerators to drive the development and adoption of AI. His contributions to developing national and regional AI policies, including Tanzania’s National AI Strategy and Guidelines, Nigeria’s National AI Policy, and AI frameworks for Tanzania’s Ministry of Health, highlight his commitment to fostering a robust AI ecosystem in Africa.

Through his work with organizations like Alliance4AI and AI4Africa, Essa has demonstrated a commitment to inclusive and ethical AI practices. His vision for AI in Africa goes beyond technological advancement to create equitable solutions that address the continent’s unique challenges. His dedication to fostering partnerships, enhancing governance, and ensuring ethical AI deployment makes him a pivotal figure in harnessing AI for sustainable development in Eastern Africa.