Amir BanifatemiTechnology Executive, Global Innovation Catalyst and United Nations “Ai For Good” FounderGuest Remarks
Amir Banifatemi
Chair of the United Nations ITU's Global Initiative for AI and Data Commons, Chief Innovation Officer for the Xprize Foundation, Founder of the UN's AI for Good Summit, Co-Chair of IEEE's AI-Driven Innovation for Cities and People Industry Programme, Founder of AI Commons, Co-Lead for Our Future Life Initiative.
Chris HutchinsonHead of Learning Design, CLANEDPanel:
Chris Hutchinson
Chris is a learning and education expert with a background in design and teaching. He arrived in Finland in 2018 to complete a master's degree at the University of Oulu. As the Head of Learning Design at CLANED, he works directly with clients, guiding them through effective learning design and course creation processes and with the product teams to develop pedagogical aspects of CLANED. Now, Chris is really into the possibilities of AI in learning and what it can bring to different organizations. Outside of the office, Chris can often be found in the woods scrambling up cliffs and boulders with his partner and dog or relaxing with friends.Chris Hutchinson, Head of Learning Design, CLANED
Etchu Tabe, CPMFounder, AINA GlobalWelcome & Introduction
Begin your journey into understanding AI's transformative role in humanitarian efforts.
Etchu Tabe, CPM
Etchu Tabe is an Entrepreneur and founder of AINA GLOBAL. He began his first scholastic years at a private institution as a Pre-Med student at Brewton Parker College, Georgia, U.S.A, and took on a Business Communication major with a minor in psychology / human sciences at Georgia Southwestern State University in Georgia, U.S.A. Etchu is also an accredited and certified CPM and Marketing Specialist. As founder of the Helsinki-based consultancy that provides marketing strategy, project management, client acquisition, and event management services to international companies and organizations, Etchu gained his stripes and global expertise in part to his time spent at The British & Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce - a chamber with partners, affiliates, initiatives, and projects in 53+ countries.
As a former Programme Officer at the British & Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in Finland, Etchu managed a variety of projects for a variety of industries, using events to highlight business initiatives and societal challenges, bringing together industries, organizations, individuals and experts in collaboration to mitigate or solve challenges.
Etchu previously created campaigns and projects for UNICEF ROVANIEMI. He is currently a part of other humanitarian initiatives with organizations such as the Helsinki Foundation and Local Youth Corner (CAM)."
Nishan Chelvachandran Entrepreneur, RSA Fellow/Global Fellowship Councillor Founder of Iron LakesGuest Remarks
Nishan Chelvachandran
Former Cyber Crime and Intelligence Police Officer, UK. Founder of Iron Lakes, a tech intersection innovation consultancy, Chair and Co-Chair of IEEE's Trustworthy Technology for Children and AI-Driven Innovations for Cities and People Industry programs, Co-Lead for the Our Future Life Initiative.
Pia PuolakkaHead of Team - Safety, Security and Individual Coaching Team, Criminal Sanctions AgencyPanel:
Pia Puolakka
Pia Puolakka is the leading force at the RISE AI project developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications for offender management. She is also a member of the EuroPris ICT Expert group and part of the Council of Europe’s Council for Penological Cooperation (PC-CP) expert group developing recommendations for the use of AI in corrections and she was the project manager of the pilot project for Elements of AI (One of the earliest AI courses). From 2018-2022, she was a project manager for the Smart Prison project implementing Finland’s first cell devices with digital services to a new women’s prison. Her current post as a head of the team includes the operative management of various rehabilitative, digital, and security services in prisons and probations.
Moderator Joey BayerHead of Community, Epicenter Helsinki
Joey Bayer has been responsible for creating conversations that matter for more than 16 years.
From creating the space, to connecting key players, to driving / setting the agenda, Joey brings together individuals for moments that both transform and inspire.
Over the course of his career, Joey has hosted the world's most fascinating and influential people - from world leaders, like Bill Clinton, to iconic legends like Liza Minelli, to the CEOs of today's Fortune 500 companies.
Joey's intuitive ability to connect with others, his passion for people and dialogue, and ability to get directly to the heart of the discussion have earned him a reputation of trust and respect with leaders around the world, and made him a central figure in today's most important conversations.
