Dr Alireza Dehghani is an AI Technical Programme Manager (TPgM) at CeADAR, Ireland’s Centre for AI, where he leads multiple cutting-edge projects in AI, machine learning, and edge computing. With over two decades of experience in industry and academia, Alireza has spearheaded initiatives in AI-driven solutions, including research on the applications of Large Language Models (LLMs), real-time intelligence at the edge, AI Digital Twins, and Sustainable AI. He has worked extensively on bridging the gap between AI research and industry, contributing to digital transformation, healthcare, and smart systems innovation. Alireza is also the Principal Investigator on several national and European-funded projects, collaborating with international partners to advance AI’s role in industry. He is passionate about exploring the intersection of AI and real-world challenges, making significant contributions to research and practical applications.
Jean-Marc Bonnefous holds masters in law and in finance from the University of Paris Pantheon-Assas and Paris Dauphine and is a graduate of Science Po Paris. He is an experienced entrepreneur, senior financial markets executive as well as a technology investor. He has been the co-founder and managing partner for London-based investment management firm Tellurian Capital since 2007, focused on next-generation digital assets, technology and commodities. He is also an advisor to a number of technology start-ups. He is also the co-founder of Bonseyes AI, a new distributed AI marketplace for edge computing applications. Before founding Tellurian in 2006, Mr. Bonnefous was an investment banker in New York and London for 12 years, running the global commodity derivatives activity at BNP Paribas.