Keynote Speakers
Dr. Rami Ayoob
Astro Tech Hub Bahrain
Dr. Rami Ayoob
Astro Tech Hub BahrainBiography
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.
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Dr. Peter Gyarmati
Stanford UniversityHungary
Dr. Peter Gyarmati
Stanford UniversityHungaryBiography
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.
Speech Title
Thoughts Concerning Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Dr. Bayu Indrawan
Center of Waste Management Indonesia
Dr. Bayu Indrawan
Center of Waste Management IndonesiaBiography
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.
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Dr. Christopher Abraham
CEO & Head - Dubai campus and Director UAE
Dr. Christopher Abraham
CEO & Head - Dubai campus and Director UAEBiography
Dr. Christopher Abraham (Chris Abraham) is a globally recognized CEO, international keynote speaker, and thought leader with over 39 years of experience in strategy, leadership, and innovation. He currently serves as CEO & Head of the Dubai Campus and Director of Executive Education, with expertise spanning Artificial Intelligence, the Future of Work, Design Thinking, Behavioral Science, Neuroscience of Leadership, ESG, Marketing, and Strategy. He has worked with governments across India, Singapore, UAE, Nigeria, and Kenya, and global organizations including The World Bank, Emirates Airlines, DHL, Procter & Gamble, LG, and Axis Bank. A three-time TEDx speaker, he has delivered keynote talks at numerous international forums and led executive development programs worldwide. He has received multiple global recognitions, including being twice named “Best CEO in the World” (2018 & 2019), and was honored as a Knight of Parte Guelfa, Italy, for contributions to sustainability. Dr. Abraham holds several global advisory and board roles, contributes regularly to leading publications such as Gulf News and The Economic Times, and serves as an adjunct professor at top universities across the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and the UK, with prior leadership of the Executive MBA program at XLRI, Jamshedpur.
Speech Title
Designing for Survival: A Design Thinking Framework for Sustainable Water Resource Management in the Middle
East
Distinguished Prof. Dr. Ejaz Ahmed
Brock UniversityCanada
Distinguished Prof. Dr. Ejaz Ahmed
Brock UniversityCanadaBiography
Professor Ejaz Ahmed is a Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at Brock University, recognized with the university’s prestigious Distinguished Professor designation for his exceptional contributions to research, teaching, and academic leadership. With nearly four decades of experience, he has played a significant role in advancing the field of statistical science, particularly in areas such as big data, artificial intelligence, and predictive modelling. His work focuses on applying statistical methodologies to solve real-world problems, earning him national and international recognition within the academic community.
Beyond his research achievements, Professor Ahmed is widely respected for his dedication to mentorship and student success. He has supervised and guided numerous students and researchers who now contribute to academia and industry worldwide. Known for his commitment to inclusive education and fostering talent, he has consistently encouraged diverse participation in research. His career reflects a deep passion for knowledge, collaboration, and empowering future generations of scholars, making a lasting impact on both his students and the global research community.
Speech Title
Robust, Trustworthy, and Reliable Statistical and Machine Learning Strategies for High-Dimensional Data
Prof. Hirofumi Tanaka
Kyushu Institute of Technology Japan
Prof. Hirofumi Tanaka
Kyushu Institute of Technology JapanBiography
Prof. Hirofumi Tanaka is a Professor at the Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan. He received his Doctor of Engineering from Osaka University and has built a strong academic career in nanotechnology and advanced materials. His research focuses on graphene nanoribbons, carbon nanotubes, and material-based AI devices, contributing to the development of neuromorphic and low-power computing systems.
He has published over 140 research papers with more than 2,400 citations and an h-index of 30, with work featured in leading journals such as Advanced Materials and Nature Communications. He has also held academic positions at Osaka University and international institutions. His contributions have been recognised with several awards, including an Excellent Paper Award and an Honorary Ph.D.
Speech Title
In-Materio Physical Reservoir Computing: AI Devices based on Random Network of Nanomaterials for Future Physical AI and Robotics
Dr. Nabil Atallah
Founder & Head of Enterprise AI, BioEvidenceAI Northeastern University United States
Dr. Nabil Atallah
Founder & Head of Enterprise AI, BioEvidenceAI Northeastern University United StatesBiography
Dr. Nabil Atallah is an AI scientist, bioinformatician, and enterprise technology leader
whose work advances trustworthy artificial intelligence for biomedical research, drug
discovery, and precision medicine. He is the Founder and Head of Enterprise AI &
Bioinformatics at BioEvidenceAI, where he leads the development of evidence-native AI
technologies that integrate semantic knowledge graphs, multi-omics, explainable AI,
and the Biomedical Evidence Ontology to support transparent, reproducible, and
scientifically accountable biomedical reasoning, including the systematic evaluation of
supporting and conflicting evidence.
With more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of enterprise AI, biomedical
data science, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and software engineering,
Dr. Atallah has translated complex scientific and clinical challenges into scalable AI
platforms that advance biomedical research, enable healthcare innovation, and
strengthen the life sciences. He teaches in the graduate programs in bioinformatics and
biotechnology within the College of Science at Northeastern University, contributing to
the education of the next generation of scientists and AI professionals.
His research advances Biomedical Scientific Intelligence (BSI), an evidence-native
paradigm for transforming heterogeneous biomedical knowledge into computable,
interpretable, and clinically meaningful scientific intelligence. Through the integration of
ontology-driven reasoning, semantic knowledge graphs, multi-omics, and advanced AI,
he develops computational frameworks that strengthen translational research, advance
precision medicine, and support next-generation drug discovery and predictive
healthcare.
Speech Title
From Biomedical Evidence to Clinical Intelligence: Building Trustworthy AI for Precision Medicine
