Event Speakers

Director of Information Security Office, Sharjah Finance Department

Eve Psalti is 20+year tech and business leader, currently the Senior Director at Microsoft’s Azure AI engineering organization responsible for scaling & commercializing artificial intelligence solutions.  She was previously the Head of Strategic Platforms at Google Cloud where she worked with F500 companies helping them grow their businesses through digital transformation initiatives.  Prior to Google, Eve held business development, sales and marketing leadership positions at Microsoft and startups across the US and Europe leading 200-people teams and $600M businesses.  A native of Greece, she holds a Master’s degree and several technology and business certifications from London Business School and the University of Washington. Eve currently serves on the board of WE Global Studios, a full-stack startup innovation studio supporting female entrepreneurs.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/evepsalti  https://twitter.com/evepsalti

Kelechi Enyioha is a Digital Transformation Leader at Nigeria LNG, where he drives enterprise-wide adoption of AI, data analytics, and automation across a 5,000+ workforce. He leads the Digital Execution & Centre of Excellence team, delivering AI assistants for HR, Learning, Operations, HSE, and technical engineering, alongside large-scale RAG initiatives using Azure AI Services. Kelechi is also the founder of PandaHealth, a healthcare workflow platform integrating AI-assisted clerking, drug-interaction checks, and clinical risk assessments for pharmacies and PPMVs across Nigeria. With over 15 years of experience spanning AI strategy, digital architecture, process optimization, and change management, he focuses on building trustworthy, workflow-embedded AI assistants that deliver measurable business value. He is passionate about Africa’s emerging AI workforce and ecosystem.

As the Head of AI, Data, and Innovation at Zand, Haishan Wu leads the bank's efforts in leveraging AI and advanced technologies to enhance digital banking solutions. With a rich background in AI and data science, Haishan brings a wealth of experience to Zand, having previously served as Deputy General Manager of the AI Department at WeBank.   Before joining Zand, Haishan held prominent leadership positions, including Director of AI and Data Science at BlackRock and CTO of Baidu Capital. His dedication to innovative projects has earned him recognition by MIT Technology Review as one of the 35 Innovators Under 35 in China and a spot among the Top 50 Data Scientists in China.   Dr. Wu completed his doctorate at Fudan University and conducted research at Princeton University, further cementing his expertise in the field. His role at Zand involves driving the strategic integration of AI and data-driven insights, positioning Zand as the AI-powered bank for the digital economy.

Olamide Jolaoso is a seasoned data analytics and artificial intelligence leader, currently serving as the Head of Data & AI at Wema Bank Nigeria. With an MBA from Lagos State University and an MSc in Data Science from the University of East London, Olamide combines technical expertise with strong business acumen. Olamide holds certifications in Business Analytics from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School and AI & ML for Business from the University of Southampton. In 2023, Olamide was recognized as one of the Top 100 Innovators in Data and Analytics by Corinium Global Intelligence. Olamide's passion for nurturing young professionals is evident through founding The DataMind-Mindset, an initiative that has reached over 5,000 professionals across the African continent. Olamide has a proven track record of leading large-scale AI projects, showcasing a commitment to innovation and excellence in the field. Additionally, Olamide is a sought-after speaker at prestigious data, AI, and tech conferences globally, sharing insights and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the data landscape.

Working in the technology industry for 30+ years. Spent the last 7 years development Conversation AI solutions.  Recently retired from TD and have now joined Bell Canada to help them build a Contact Centre solution leveraging conversation ai.

Somnath Biswas is a senior product leader with 22+ years of experience in enterprise and retail digital and AI products, working with Tier 1 consultancies, enterprises and startups including his own in the enterprise conversational AI space. His products have spanned across Telecom, Financial services, Healthcare, E-commerce and Job tech domains. For the past 8 years he has been building core ML and NLP products for the likes of NatWest, IQVIA, Amazon and most recently productionizing GenAI solutions for the TotalJobs Group, where he heads the conversational products domain. https://www.linkedin.com/in/somnathbiswas/

Ishita is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Netflix on the Core Recommendations team, where she designs and scales AI systems that power member experiences and large-scale personalization worldwide. Previously, she worked as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Adobe on the Globalization team, leading the development and deployment of AI and generative AI capabilities across products. Her work centers on high-impact recommender systems, generative AI, and robust, scalable production ML

Yuri Rassokhin is an AI infrastructure and distributed data platforms expert with over 20 years of experience designing large-scale, high-performance data and compute solutions. He specializes in AI-ready infrastructure design across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, focusing on R&D in performance optimization, resilience, and scalability. His professional interests include addressing the challenges of AI and data-processing workloads for medium and large enterprises in the Gulf, EU, and the UK.

Mentor, advisor, trainer, and consultant specializing in disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, and Quantum Computing. Member of the European Office for Artificial Intelligence (Brussels) and the Quantum Flagship Consortium for quantum computing (Germany)

As the AI Chief Technology Officer for the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, I am leading our national mission to establish Ukraine as a top-three global leader in GovTech through the power of artificial intelligence. Our goal is to build an independent AI ecosystem that seamlessly integrates into the daily lives of Ukrainians, making government services exceptionally accessible, efficient, and user-centric. My team is focused on developing innovative products that redefine the citizen-state relationship. This includes creating intelligent assistants for government communication, digital platforms to automate bureaucracy, and transformative solutions for healthcare, legal aid, and transportation. We are actively attracting international partners, investment, and expertise to build a strong national AI brand and advance Ukraine's position in the global tech community.

Bader Zyoud is a visionary cybersecurity leader with expertise in threat intelligence, SOC management, AI-driven security, and risk governance. With a career spanning government, finance, and media, he has led major cyber resilience programs. Currently driving security operations and digital transformation, he’s known for integrating AI and compliance into future-ready frameworks. A frequent speaker and trusted industry voice.

specialist in Information Security, Compliance, Audit, IT, and AI. I focuses on strengthening organizational security and governance while exploring practical ways to integrate AI into compliance, auditing, and operational processes to improve efficiency and decision-making.