Visionary Headliners, Rockstars &
Fab Facilitators

Victoria is an impact-driven innovator with over 13 years of experience in systems engineering and product development, currently leading hydrogen mobility programs at Shell. She specializes in strategic product management, systems thinking, and commercial partnerships —turning bold ideas into market-ready solutions that decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors globally. Her expertise in aligning technology roadmaps with business strategy has enabled successful scaling of hydrogen infrastructure, including refuelling station archetype development, across multiple markets.

Ravi is a seasoned Generative AI Architect and strategic leader with over a decade of experience delivering AI/ML initiatives across global enterprises. He currently leads product strategy and architecture as Product Owner for Toyota Generative AI applications, driving enterprise-grade Generative AI applications including RAG, model fine-tuning, and secure AI platforms. Formerly, Ravi spearheaded AI/ML and deep learning initiatives that transformed industries such as Automotive, Banking, Healthcare, and Telecommunications, enabling cost reductions, operational efficiencies, and better decision-making. Known for navigating complex, fast-paced environments, he excels at aligning AI innovation with business goals and collaborating with executive and technical stakeholders worldwide to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.

Kara is the founder and Director of Strategic Foresight within the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation. In her role, Cunzeman leads an “A” team of incredible thinkers who are focused on cultivating a formalized approach to futures thinking through the discipline of strategic foresight, helping the U.S. maintain competitiveness through building innovative approaches across strategy, acquisition, science, technology portfolio management, policy, and operations.

Manu is a senior technology executive with over a decade of experience in digital transformation, software engineering, and technology operations. As Head of Software and Product Engineering at Harley-Davidson, he leads platform scaling, cost optimization, and customer experience innovation. Manu has held leadership roles at BJ’s Wholesale Club, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and REI, specializing in omnichannel strategy and enterprise tech. A Harvard-trained expert in Digital Strategy, he excels at building high-performing teams and delivering data-driven digital solutions.

Rebekah’s approach to business incorporates a diverse set of career experiences: consulting internationally, roles across the organization from accounting to sales and spanning company sizes from a 10-person startup to a fortune 100 company as well as being involved in 5 different merger and acquisitions along the way. Rebekah’s passion lies in bringing together business and technology to solve complex problems, enhance customer experience, and drive positive social and environmental change. Her large family upbringing ingrained in her at an early age the importance of balancing the needs of multiple parties to achieve the best outcomes.

Ricky has advised over 200 executive teams from companies like Thermo Fisher, Pfizer, and Experian on how to use immersive technologies within enterprise companies. He hosts The MetaRick Podcast interviewing tech founders, and business leaders working with emerging technologies, and has been featured at many industry events including CES, Gathervesrse, and AWE, as well as in academic research regarding the Metaverse, Web3, and Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, he hosts local community events in San Diego where re-building an AI forward sales playbook has been one of the primary topics of discussion.

Jaya is a seasoned product and technology executive specializing in AI-driven product development and strategic innovation. She focuses on integrating emerging technologies to enhance digital banking services and optimize core operational processes, driving both client experience and internal efficiency.

John a retired, 30-year, U.S. Army officer and decorated combat veteran with multiple combat tours is responsible for developing relationships with key leaders and stakeholders within the MDA. He ensures Raytheon business units and senior leaders have a clear understanding of what they can provide to help support the MDA mission requirements ranging across a broad portfolio to include but not limited to: air and missile defense systems, long range precision weapons, and multidomains sensors and effectors.

Bilquise is a Strategic AI Board Member at Ashland University and a global transformation leader with deep expertise in driving digital adoption. She brings a values-driven approach to embedding AI into product strategy, ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth.

Dr. Singh is a product strategy and innovation leader with a strong track record of driving growth through portfolio-led transformation. He brings a practical, customer-centric approach to solving complex business challenges and has successfully commercialized a wide range of technologies and products across diverse market segments. Sandeep excels at helping teams unlock new values by turning strategic vision into actionable execution.