Theme: The Human Element

In an increasingly technologically developing world, it can be all too easy to forget the distinguishingly human qualities which are involved in all aspects of life. The “Human Element” focuses on the qualities which define us - emotions, relationships, creativity and ethics, and more crucially the relationship between these and all the other sectors of innovation, sustainability, technology, philosophy, governance, politics, economics, law, engineering, and entrepreneurship. Especially how these are relevant in an increasingly digitized world. This theme underscores the importance of maintaining humanity and ethical considerations in these aspects of life, as well as how the development of technology impacts these.

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Inês Narciso

Researcher

Inês Narciso has a master's degree in Criminology from the University of Leicester and is a PhD candidate in Sociology at ISCTE-IUL. She specialises in OSINT and in the areas of disinformation and influence operations. She participates in various international working groups in these areas, namely the Code of Practice for Disinformation (CoP), led by the European Commission, the FIMI-ISAC founded supported by European External Action Service and the Partnership for Countering Influence Operations of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She is also one of the authors of the Obsint Guidelines, which try to bring digital research practices in Osint closer to the ethical commitments and methodological rigour of digital methodologies. She is an active volunteer for VOST Europe, an organisation of digital volunteers, through which she sits on the CoP and is on the board of the FIMI ISAC. She has worked as a Technical Expert and Deputy in the XXII and XXIII portuguese governments.

Manuela Lanza

Leadership & Public Speaking Coach

Manuela, born in Italy and raised in Spain, is a communications powerhouse, fluent in five languages, with over 20 years of experience. She’s worked with the world’s most prestigious media outlets, including CNN, Thomson Reuters, and Al Jazeera English. When her mother passed away from cancer in 2020, Manuela's life took a transformative turn. This profound experience led her to entrepreneurship, where she now aligns her expertise with her purpose: empowering leaders to amplify their impact through their voice. As a Trainer, Coach, and Keynote Speaker, Manuela helps leaders master public speaking, strengthen relational intelligence, and optimize the health, communication, and performance of their teams

Marco Andre

Global Head of Marketing and AI Excellence Novartis

Marco Andre is the Global Head of Marketing and Generative AI Excellence at Novartis. He is a keynote speaker, AI advisor to executives and a published author. Marco has worked for 20+ years in companies such as Google, Procter & Gamble and YouTube, where he held local, regional and global roles in Marketing, Sales, Partnerships and Operations. Outside of work, Marco is the author of the book - Imperfect Stories, and builds a ton of LEGO. He is a proud owner of 20+ sets, with his favorite one being the Star Wars Millennium Falcon.