Amon Bazongo is an AI Engineer and Innovation Consultant based in Burkina Faso. He leads Tech Emerging Africa, an association dedicated to promoting emerging technologies across the continent. Amon also trains young professionals in AI, Blockchain, and Innovation through various educational institutions in Burkina Faso and Senegal.

Dr. Annet Abenakyo is a gender specialist, sociologist and agriculturalist with over 15 years of experience in research and development across gender equality, care economy, climate change, and inclusive agri-food systems in Africa and beyond. She has led complex multi-country initiatives with IDRC, ILRI, and CIAT, advancing policies and innovations that empower women, young girls and other marginalized groups. Her work bridges research, policy, and practice to promote sustainable inclusive economies and resilient livelihoods for all.

Dr. Ismaila Seck  is CTO and Co-Founder of Lengo AI. He is dedicated to upskilling and reskilling the members of the community as the Academic Program Manager of GalsenAI where he also runs a reading group to dive into AI research papers. He is one of the prominent figures in the senegalese AI Community. 

Isheanesu Misi is the CTO and Co-founder of Vambo AI, a pioneering multilingual AI platform for Africa. He is an experienced full-stack developer with over 8 years of experience creating scalable technology solutions for various industries.

Florence Anyango Ogonjo is a Tech Policy Researcher, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, and a Research Fellow for the AI Policy Center at the Center for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) at Strathmore University. Her research focuses on AI governance, ethical AI, data protection policy, and digital rights, with a broader interest in the intersection of technology, law, and human rights. She explores the regulatory and policy frameworks needed to ensure responsible AI development, data governance, and the protection of fundamental rights in the digital age.