Dr. Rami Ayoob is a distinguished technology and research professional based in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, with more than 18 years of experience in digital transformation, information technology, and advanced computing systems. He holds a Ph.D. and multiple advanced qualifications in technology-driven domains. Dr. Ayoob serves as the Chief Information Officer at Spark Tech Hub, where he leads strategic initiatives in enterprise innovation, IT infrastructure modernization, and implementation of intelligent automation solutions. He has also been associated with the University of Bahrain through his academic and research contributions.
Dr. Ayoob has played a key role in promoting technological development within the region. His professional expertise spans leadership in digital ecosystems, IT governance, and the deployment of emerging technologies to enhance industrial and public-sector efficiency. He is widely recognized for his interdisciplinary approach, combining scientific research with practical technological applications.
Peter G. Gyarmati received his engineering (electrical) and later a mathematical degree in Hungary then a doctorate (1971) at Manchester University in computer science. Worked for IBM and ICL at their research center, then for networking: Aloha net and later on TCP/IP protocol. Also, have patents (1980) for portable computers. Invitation in 1998 went to Stanford University to lead the introduction of STEM-type education, besides networking research. His mentor Edward Teller called his attention to the interdisciplinary of mathematics and physics. After some years (2008-2012) at Cambridge University, GB retired to Hungary. He wrote 19 books and more than 50 research papers. Today he makes research works on the scientific questions of Artificial Intelligence. He has already about ten important publications on the theme.
Dr. Eng. Bayu Indrawan is a renowned Indonesian technopreneur, academician, and expert in renewable energy, waste-to-energy technology, and circular economy. He earned his Doctor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Technology from the Tokyo Institute of Technology with full support from the Japanese Government, focusing on waste-to-energy innovations. He is the founder of the Center of Waste Management Indonesia, the country’s first dedicated research center for sustainable and integrated waste management solutions. Dr. Indrawan is the technology innovator behind Indonesia’s first commercial-scale municipal solid waste treatment facility using hydrothermal technology and has pioneered plastic-to-oil conversion technologies. He has served as a lecturer at leading universities in Indonesia and holds leadership roles across academia, industry, and government, including appointment to the Indonesia Higher Education Council in 2025. A frequent keynote speaker at international forums, he is also the Regional Chair of the Waste-to-Energy Research & Technology Council and a recipient of multiple prestigious awards for his contributions to sustainable energy and environmental innovation.