Jürgen Schmidhuber
The Father of Modern AI
Jurgen Schmidhuber, often referred to as the father of modern AI, is widely recognized as one of the leading pioneers in the field of Artificial Intelligence. His contributions, particularly in deep learning, have been foundational to the development of AI technologies that power a wide range of modern applications, from autonomous systems to language models. He will give an overview of the upcoming steps on the future of AI with a special focus on the unlimited possibilities to come once we push the boundaries of AI and attain Artificial General Intelligence.
Bret Taylor
Co-Founder, Sierra
Bret Taylor is a visionary leader whose journey spans from founding and scaling startups to leading global tech giants. Known for co-creating Google Maps or transforming Salesforce as Co-CEO among many other successes, Bret has played a pivotal role in shaping modern tech ecosystems. In this fireside chat, Bret will share his career experiences, from building innovative startups to driving corporate success. The conversation will also dive into his perspective on AI's growing influence on business strategy, leadership, and innovation.
Peter Sarlin
Co-Founder and CEO, AMD Silo AI
Peter Sarlin is the co-founder and CEO of Silo AI, Europe's largest private AI lab, and a Professor of Practice at Aalto University, specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence. With a PhD in machine learning and extensive experience across academia and industry, Peter has been instrumental in advancing AI research and applications in Europe. In his discussion, he will address the challenges and strategies for bridging Europe's technology gap with Asia and the USA, focusing on AI development. Attendees will gain insights into overcoming fragmented markets, accelerating technology adoption, and navigating regulatory landscapes to enhance Europe's competitiveness in the global tech arena.
Vishal Sharma
Vice president AGI, Amazon
Vishal Sharma is vice president of Information in Amazon’s Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) organization. The AGI team is advancing the company’s generative AI technologies – including Amazon Nova, new state-of-the-art foundation models that deliver frontier intelligence and industry-leading price performance. During his talk, Vishal will explore how Amazon approaches the responsible advancement of foundational models to attain unprecedented business productivity gains, while addressing ethical concerns and bias, ensuring accessibility and advancing efficiency to mitigate environmental and resource impacts.
Pilar Manchón
Senior Director of Engineering, AI Research Strategy, Google
Pilar Manchon, Senior Director of Engineering and Research Strategy at Google Research.
Pilar Manchón is a leading voice in the AI industry, currently serving as Senior Director of Engineering at Google AI. With deep experience as both an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pilar will share her insights into how adaptive AI systems and agents are transforming business models driving the emergence of the prompt and agentic economy. In this fireside chat, she will explore the technological advancements behind AI-driven agents, their role in shaping new business paradigms, and the opportunities and challenges this transformation brings.
Robert Lacher
Co-Founder and Partner at Visionaries Club
Robert Lacher is a leading voice in venture capital and innovation, shaping the future of the startup ecosystem. With a sharp focus on transformative B2B startups, Robert has been instrumental in identifying and supporting groundbreaking ventures that redefine industries.
In this fireside chat, Robert will share his vision for the evolving role of venture capital in fostering entrepreneurship and driving innovation. He will delve into emerging trends in the B2B space, the importance of founder-investor relationships, and strategies for building resilient, high-impact startups. Join this session to gain exclusive insights from one of Europe’s most influential venture capitalists and learn how to navigate the dynamic startup landscape.
Pau Garcia
Co-founder, Domestic Data Streamers
Pau Garcia is the co-founder of Domestic Data Streamers, a creative studio that uses data and technology to tell compelling stories. His work has helped bridge the gap between data science, creativity, and design, enabling businesses to communicate complex ideas in accessible and impactful ways. During his talk, Pau will dive into how the use AI can unleash the preservation and recovery of some of our most precious social memories.
Prof. Sir Konstantin Novoselov
Professor National University of Singapore
Prof. Sir Konstantin ‘Kostya’ Novoselov FRS is an expert in condensed matter physics, mesoscopic physics, and nanotechnology, best known for isolating graphene in 2004. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010 for his pioneering experiments, he has been consistently included in the list of the most highly cited researchers worldwide since 2014. Kostya’s career spans prestigious institutions, with a PhD from the University of Nijmegen, and roles at The University of Manchester and the National University of Singapore. He is currently leading the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials in Singapore. During his talk he will dig into how AI is opening a world of opportunities in accelerating research and innovation, revolutionizing the way we design and develop advanced materials.
Lubomila Jordanova
CEO & Founder, Plan A
Lubomila Jordanova is the founder and CEO of Plan A, a company that uses AI and data to accelerate sustainability efforts across businesses. As a leading voice in sustainability and green tech space, Jordanova is helping companies leverage data to reduce their environmental impact. Her talk will dive into how businesses can integrate sustainability at their core.
Ali Niknam
CEO & Founder, bunq
Ali Niknam is the CEO and founder of bunq, the Dutch unicorn which has grown to become the second-largest neo-bank in the EU. His innovative approach to digital banking has disrupted traditional financial services. Ali will provide invaluable insights on why self-funding was critical to staying true to his vision, how bunq integrates sustainability into its mission, and the bold decisions that it takes to navigate and disrupt one of the most heavily regulated sectors.
Bruno Casanovas
Co-Founder & Creative Director, Nude Project
Bruno Casanovas is the co-founder and creative director of Nude Project, a fashion brand that merges technology, sustainability, and design. Beyond his role as a founder, he has become a leading figure in brand engagement and influencer culture, boasting millions of followers and hosting a popular podcast. His talk will explore brand strategy, design, consumer engagement, and team management, offering a 360-degree perspective on Gen Z—a young demographic that remains a challenge for many businesses.
Carolina Aguilar
CEO and Co-Founder of INBRAIN Neuroelectronics
Caroline Aguilar is at the forefront of health-tech innovation, pioneering the use of graphene-based neuroelectronic therapies. Her work harnesses the extraordinary properties of graphene—one of the thinnest and most conductive materials known—to create brain interfaces with unprecedented precision and safety.
Carolina will share insights from INBRAIN’s groundbreaking advancements, including the first-in-human trials of graphene brain implants. She will explore how this revolutionary technology is transforming neurological care, from brain mapping to treating conditions like Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy
Qasar Younis
Founder & CEO, Applied Intuition
Qasar Younis is the Silicon Valley-based founder and CEO of Applied Intuition, a company valued at $6 billion and former COO of Y Combinator. As a leader in the autonomous systems industry, his company is at the forefront of AI applications in self-driving technology. He will share his vision and expertise in the future of Autonomous Driving with a look on how AI will keep on being integrated in the physical world and shifting our interactions with the real-world.