Engr Paul Sheedy

Unifi.id, UK

A serial entrepreneur in innovative technology. His is experienced in loyalty data solutions globally, digital comms, design and detection systems. Previously, Paul was the co-founder of EYC.

Prof. Sang Choi

NASA Langley Research Centre, USA

Engr Stephen Alabi

SmOp Cleantech, UK

Prof. Hans Degens

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Prof. Peter H Aaen

Research Associate, Barnsley Assistive Technology Service

Dr. Duncan Elly Ochieng

University of Nairobi, Kenya

Balaji Perumal

Anya Consulting Services, UK

Prof. Jaume Anguera

Founder / CTO Ignion / Ramon LLull University, Barcelona, Spain

Engr Paul Sheedy

Unifi.id, UK

Prof. Sang Choi

NASA Langley Research Centre, USA

Engr Stephen Alabi

SmOp Cleantech, UK

Dr. Yasir Al-Yasir

RF, telecommunication and space industry, UK

Prof. Kennedy Ogollah

University of Nairobi, Kenya

Prof. Keeley-Crockett

Manchester Metropolitan University, Uk

Prof. Idara Okon Akpabio

University of Uyo, Nigeria

Dr. Martin John Bonney

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Martin John Bonney is a lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and a PhD candidate at the Royal College of Art. A Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute, his research examines sustainable craft futures through creative and design anthropology, investigating how craft-assembled communities respond to the global climate emergency through situated material practices. Alongside his academic research, Martin is a craft practitioner specialising in embroidery and mixed-media textiles. His work bridges critical inquiry and practice-based research, foregrounding regional design knowledge, collaborative making, and cross-cultural exchange within contemporary craft and fashion systems

Dr. Emmanuel Godwin Oyiwona

Benue State Polytechnic

Dr. Emmanuel Godwin Oyiwona is a seasoned Environmental Microbiologist and Chief Lecturer at Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with international research experience at Hokkaido University, Japan, and further training at the University of Cape Town. His research focuses on Environmental Microbiology, Water quality, Microbial fuel cells, and Sustainable Environmental Technologies. Dr. Oyiwona has authored several textbooks and numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals. He is a member of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology and has served on the editorial board of Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology. Beyond academia, he has held key public service roles, including Commissioner for Environment, Health, Education, and Science and Technology in Benue State, contributing significantly to policy and sustainable development initiatives.

Mr. Miracle Agholor

VizionMinds Ltd

Mr Miracle Agholor is a deep tech entrepreneur, CEO and Director of VizionMinds Ltd (www.viziontechnology.com) — a UK-incorporated AI and software company building intelligent systems that reason, adapt and deliver. Co-Founder of Vision Labs Ltd (Nigeria, 2025). A Professional Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and First Class BSc graduate in Applied Computing from the University of East London, Mr Agholor brings over five years of hands-on experience in AI-powered product engineering, blockchain architecture, and digital transformation across Africa and the UK. WP4 Lead (AI & Data) on the Horizon Europe RIA PEST-SHIELD consortium (6 million euros, 11 partners). IEEE-published researcher, author of two books on AI and responsible innovation available internationally, and recipient of the African Under-40 CEO Award (2025). His cross-border expertise spanning regulated UK public sector delivery, fintech SaaS engineering, and deep tech startup leadership positions him as a versatile technology executive equally effective in the boardroom, the lab, and the delivery programme.