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I have participated, defined and mastered development projects on automation, programming, control theory, robots, autonomous vehicles and related mathematics from 1983 to 2010 – at VTT from 1983 to today – except 1985-87 at ASEA Robotics in Sweden . In addition, I trained VTT researchers to establish EU projects including concept selling to consortium partners in public and private sectors. I have been patent and market analyst for technical innovations and market possibilities at VTT since 2010. Keen on disruptions evolving. In addition to analysis what will happen, challenge myself on instruction sets on what we should do.

Hannu.Lehtinen@vtt.fi

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Dr. Rashidi is an engineer. He provides seminars, keynotes, lectures, and insights on engineering and technology, product development, process improvement, manufacturing systems, technology selection, advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology, medical technology, lean manufacturing, automation and robotics industry, automotive industry, research and development, engineering education, engineering major and career knowledge, innovation, advanced technologies, academic and industrial projects. He features advances, innovations, and trends in engineering and technology and their impact on people, society, and industries. He provides individuals, teams, educational institutions, and companies with knowledge and insights on how to benefit from these advances, innovations, and trends and how to stay relevant in this rapidly changing world. Dr. Rashidi gives talks on how emerging and advanced technologies such as nanotechnology, 3D printing, robotic and automation are improving the quality of life, health, and environment. He provides industries, engineers, entrepreneurs, and students with knowledge and insights on how to turn ideas into reality through product development process including research, idea generation, concept development, design, prototyping, and manufacturing. Also, he provides them with knowledge and insights on process improvement, opportunities for innovation, how to improve efficiency, and how to make things better. Types of academic and industrial projects advised by Dr. Rashidi include manufacturing, automotive, nanotechnology, energy and environment, foods and agriculture, renewable energies, heating and cooling systems, logistics, personal transport devices, wearables, medical devices, machinery, autonomous machines, robotic and automation. Dr. Rashidi was a Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned his PhD in Mechanical and Control Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Dr.Rashidi@WiseMedTech.com

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Since 2015, Young-jin has been instrumental in building the impact investing practice of PHINEO gAG, a leading non-profit think tank and advisory service provider for impact-oriented (venture) philanthropy in the German speaking area. As a seasoned impact investing expert, he has led the development of various social impact bonds as well as an impact investing vehicle for startups that use technology as a force for good (“tech4impact”). Prior to joining PHINEO, Young-jin executed and managed numerous venture deals as an investment manager at 3M’s corporate venture capital unit and worked in a variety of industries and regions as a strategy consultant at Monitor Group (now Monitor Deloitte). Young-jin holds three separate master’s degrees: in Mechanical Engineering (RWTH Aachen), in International Business Studies (University of Maastricht) as well as in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (LMU Munich).

yj.choi79@gmail.com

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Technical Architect & Strategic Foresight consultant focusing on Health Informatics and Information Security.

andy@micone.org

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I am a passionate results-oriented pharmaceutical industry professional with a unique background in Operations, Information Technology, and Science. In the most current iteration of my career at Pfizer, I deliver business performance insights to senior decision makers. Prior to this, I successfully led continuous improvement initiatives in the Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, and Regulatory divisions as an internal consultant in Bristol-Myers Squibb’s R&D Operations department. In the past, as an Information Technology professional, I successfully managed large-scale multimillion-dollar capital projects, managed and developed support staff, and integrated M&A partners. As a scientist, I delivered important insights into the molecular structure and lifecycle of pathogenic human viruses while generating key data for transitioning compounds. I am recognized for being a strategic thinker with the ability to link strategy and tactics, implement change, and deliver value. My skills include: ● Cross Functional Initiative & Project Management ● Process Improvement and Ownership ● Organizational Diagnostics & Improvement ● Change Agent (SWITCH) ● Voice of the Customer ● Strategy Development & Implementation ● Competitive Intelligence ● Systems Thinker ● Industry Benchmarking ● Big Data Scientist: Analytics & Visualizations ● RFP/RFI vendor selection & management ● Personal Productivity (GTD) My educational background includes an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and an MBA in Marketing.

pjmccann3@yahoo.com

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Administrator, Master and Doctor in Regional Development. Effective Professor at the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Sul-rio-grandense – IFSul (www.ifsul.edu.br). Member of the IFSul Research and Innovation Chamber. Alternate Member of the Editorial Board of IFSul Magazine. Opinionist of Thema Magazine of IFul. Ad Hoc Public Caller IFFar – IFRS – IFSul – IFSC – IFC – IFPR No. 01/2017. Participant of the Plataforma (Rede) de Intercambio de Aprendizajes “Prospectiva sin Fronteras” – ILPES/CEPAL. Member of the research group GEDER – Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Diversidades e Especificidades Regionais-IFTO. Organizer of the Seminário de Empreendedorismo e Associativismo IFSul (8 editions); of the Mostra de Trabalhos de Administração (4 edition); and the Feira de Negócios (6 editions). SEBRAE / RS Consultant between 2004 and 2010; Consultant for BADESUL External Projects for 3 years.

periclespurper@gmail.com

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Mr. Shrivastava is a partner with ePlanet Capital, a global technology venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley which manages assets over $750MM. His investment areas include TMT, Internet, Mobile, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning sectors. He has invested in the US, UK, Western & Eastern Europe, Middle East, India, Latin America and Africa. He was the founding investor in multiple Virgin Mobile businesses in Latin America, Middle East and Central & Eastern Europe. He also led the first investment in Singularity University along with Google and NASA. Prior to that, he was the founding member in Vodafone’s African operations where he helped launch businesses in multiple sub-Saharan countries. Mr. Shrivastava started his career as an investment banker with Dresdner Bank in New York where he worked on US-EU cross border M&A transactions. He holds a double MBA from Columbia University and University of California Berkeley, an MS in Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B. Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology where he received the Presidential Silver Medal. He has published research in the International Symposium on Signals, Circuits and Systems; and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He is also a CFA, CAIA, FRM and CMT Charterholder.

rupam.shrivastava@gmail.com

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Amy is a political scientist and professional futurist currently based in New Zealand. Born in the United States, she earned her PhD in public policy and political science at The University of Georgia (1997) and worked as a legislative assistant on technology issues in the United States Congress before taking up an academic appointment at the University of Canterbury. She has published on science and technology policy, biotechnology and biomedical issues, and the social implications of technological disruption. She recently completed the postgraduate certificate in foresight at the University of Houston (2019) and is on the editorial board of the Politics and Life Sciences journal.

AmyFletcher@Protonmail.com

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Accomplished executive with strategic direction over ten years in various positions (founder, C and middle level manager, consultant, project manager, engineer) in ICT sector; efforts to develop and market our innovative solutions to clients. Implement road map for our blue ocean strategy in robotics. Oversees team development and vendor selection/maintenance for million-dollar operations. Managed the funding and investment processes for the growth strategy. Known for creating and implementing training that expands team member capabilities. Works with government, civilian, and corporate stakeholders.

burak@2cteknoloji.com

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Experienced Economic Research Fellow and Director of Taiwan Institute of Economics Research, with a demonstrated history of working in Policies for Government and Business. Strong professional and practical experiences in Innovation Policy, Entrepreneurial Policy, Business Model Innovation, Innovation Management, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, and Antitrust Economics.

d11701@tier.org.tw