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Grith Okholm Skaarup

CEO / Keynote Speaker / Boardmember / Journalist
Humtech
Grith Okholm Skaarup is an expert in AI, ethics, and future leadership, focusing on technology’s impact on people and the planet. A sought-after speaker, educator, and debater, she helps leaders and organizations navigate consciously in a rapidly changing, complex world. With 25 years of leadership experience, numerous board positions, and a master’s and journalism degree, she inspires ethical, sustainable leadership and puts intentions into action.

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Benita Mackay

Benita is an IP advisor based in Norway, specialising in AI and patents. She has a PhD in applying AI to physics and medicine, and is passionate about increasing diversity across AI and IP fields. She frequently speaks at innovation events, explaining how IP rights...

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Martina Johannesson

With a background in innovation, entrepreneurship, and product management, Martina is a leader in the practical application of AI. Equipped with a master’s in digital business, she possesses expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and legislation. Currently working as a...

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Rikke V. Stoltz

Rikke V. Stoltz is a speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur with a background in global strategy, offshore energy, and human-centred innovation. She co-founded the company behind the world’s largest windfarm installation vessels and now leads the storytelling universe...

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Mie Hvas

Mie is the head of the data and AI team at Sund & Bælt, a state owned company that develops and maintains marine mega infrastructure projects (think Storebælt) and operates digital traffic solutions. She works on creating digital change from within in a...

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Saria J. Beainy

Saria Joseph Beainy, with a decade of experience in Tech, is the Country Lead for AI at Accenture. Driven by foresight and resilience, she began exploring and upskilling in AI in 2019, demystifying it through talks and a TEDx success on AI’s sustainability impact....

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Stella Grasshof

Stella is an Assistant Professor in the Data Science section at the IT University of Copenhagen, and the Pioneer Centre for AI. Her research focuses on human-centred Machine Learning, particularly in the area of generative AI for visual data. She is working on...

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Hanane Fathi Roswall

Dr. Hanane Fathi Roswall is a scientist turned lawyer turned entrepreneur. Hanane leads aera's patent practice in electronics and software and aera’s AI Task Force. She also hosts the podcast series OPEN ears, where she welcomes varied guests sharing insights on...

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Marcela Galvis-Restrepo

Marcela Galvis-Restrepo leads AI and analytics at PHM Group, driving practical AI adoption in traditional property services companies. With a PhD in algorithmic fairness and interpretability and 15+ years of experience working in data roles, she builds solutions...

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