ALLARD, Louis-Philippe – Cargo M
Louis-Philippe Allard has served as Executive Director of CargoM, the Metropolitan Cluster of Logistics and Transportation in Montreal, since November 2024. CargoM brings together key players in the logistics chain of the Greater Montreal area to enhance competitiveness, promote sustainable growth, and increase the sector’s visibility. A dynamic leader, Louis-Philippe brings over twenty years of […]
ZANELLA, Francesca – University of Modena and Reggio
Francesca Zanella contemporary art historian at the University of Modena and Reggio. She has been member of the Scientific Committee of CSAC of the University of Parma, which she directed from 2015 to 2020, and she is member of the Scientific Committee of MoRE Museum of unrealized projects. She participates to the Bites research group […]
HAJIBABAEI, Mehrdad – eDNAtec Inc.
Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei is a molecular evolutionary biologist and entrepreneur recognized for pioneering the application of genomics and artificial intelligence to biodiversity monitoring and environmental decision-making. As Founder of eDNAtec Inc., he has led the development of cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technologies that are transforming how industries and governments assess ecosystem health and sustainability. Hajibabaei […]
LEDERHENDLER, David – Yeji Data Lab
David Lederhendler is the Founder & CEO of Yeji Data Lab, where he helps enterprises and critical‑infrastructure operators turn AI into operational advantage. Over nearly two decades, he has designed and scaled machine‑learning systems across supply chains, transportation, manufacturing, construction and other asset‑intensive sectors. David also serves as a Board Director at the Asia Pacific […]
PILARSKI, Peter – Tourism AI Network
Peter believes that while AI will cause disruption, organizations and individuals who take a systematic, fact-based, hypothesis-driven approach, coupled with strong change management practices, will succeed in using AI to streamline operations, enrich customer experiences, and achieve success. With 20 years of experience in digital marketing, communications, and government relations across diverse industries, Peter excels […]
LESSARD, Martin – MT Lab
Martin Lessard is the General Manager of MT Lab, the open innovation accelerator dedicated to tourism, culture, and entertainment. With over 30 years of experience in the digital revolution—from the early days of websites to the rise of social media—he has built a career at the intersection of technology, innovation, and communication. He has served […]
LE BOUTHILLIER, Alexandre – Linearis
After 20 years of experience in IT for hospitals, space agencies, and city-wide storage infrastructure, Alexandre Le Bouthillier transformed his understanding of large systems to tackle the inefficiencies in healthcare. Now, Alexandre works with world renowned AI experts and physicians to revolutionize the speed, accuracy, and ultimately clinical outcomes of patients. He is a Board […]
Sauro Vicini – Clust-ER Health
Sauro Vicini is the Cluster Manager of the Health Cluster of the Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy since 2018. He’s a computer scientist with a Master in Technology & Innovation Management held at the Business School of the Bologna University. From 2006 to 2017 he worked in the top ranked research centre in healthcare in Italy: […]
SARDONE, Rodolfo – CTE Calliope
Rodolfo Sardone is a researcher and public health practitioner. He leads the Urban Health Center and serves as the scientific director of the CALLIOPE Project at the Local Health Authority of Taranto. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor of Translational Research and Health Technologies at the University of Bari, as well as an Honorary Associate […]
