Patrick Kalenzi

Born in Uganda to Rwandese refugee Tutsi parents, I began life in a world of segregation, civil war, and abject poverty. Unable to return to the war-torn place of my origin at the time—and plagued by violent discrimination in my adopted country—I fought to find safe haven. As a child, the only constants were my grandfather, our cows and dogs. Because of Grandpa’s wisdom and our bond, I decided to pursue our love of animals as my profession. This is why I became a veterinarian.
I studied Veterinary medicine at Makerere University, Uganda; one of the best universities in Africa. I moved to America to advance my training with an internship in Kentucky and to give my family a better life.  I took the American Veterinary Association required tests; ECFVG/AVMA (at Mississippi State University) to get licensed in the USA.

Jyotisman Rath

Jyotisman Rath is a young avid researcher from India who specializes in sustainable electrochemical energy conversion and storage. He earned his Integrated BTech-MTech in Chemical Engineering from Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai – IOCB and is currently pursuing PhD from Purdue University. Jyotisman has been awarded with multiple international research opportunities in the past, including the MITACS Globalink Internship for summer research in Canada and the A*STAR SIPGA Fellowship for research at a Government Lab in Singapore. Beyond academia, Jyotisman excels as a writer, speaker, and content creator, with experience in leading organizations and organizing events also. He believes life becomes fascinating when you focus on what lies beyond the visible – a perspective he aims to share through his talk.

Alex Golimbievsky

Alex Golimbievsky is a passionate serial entrepreneur and investor who founded and led five technology companies, two of which resulted in 7- and 8-figure acquisitions. Alex has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs and small business owners with revenues ranging from $100k to $10mm. His insights and coaching landed him as a repeat coach & judge on The Blox, an entrepreneurial reality TV show that streams on Prime Video.

In his imaginary spare time, Alex travels with his wife, fathers two young entrepreneurs, reads an irresponsible amount of sci-fi books, eats ugly food, and plans his eventual colonization of Mars.

Giselle Ferrao

Giselle Ferrao is a trailblazer, aspiring astronaut, relentless dreamer and aerospace engineering student at Purdue University who dares to redefine what’s possible. Born in the UAE and driven by her dream of becoming the first Indian woman to land on the Moon, Giselle is a champion of resilience and perspective. Giselle transforms challenges into opportunities, proving that resilience and perspective can turn dreams into reality. Her journey from overcoming personal setbacks to breaking societal barriers in STEM is a testament to the power of courage and determination. Through her story, Giselle inspires others to rise above challenges, embrace their unique strengths, and chart bold paths toward their own stars.

Harvey Castro

Dr. Harvey Castro is a physician, entrepreneur, and AI futurist dedicated to transforming healthcare. With over 20 years of experience as an ER physician, Dr. Castro has been at the forefront of leveraging AI to improve patient outcomes, equity, and system efficiency. As the author of 23 books and a trusted advisor to global healthcare organizations, including the Singapore Ministry of Health and the Texas Medical Association, he combines medical expertise with visionary leadership. His talks inspire audiences to embrace technology and innovation, bridging the gap between AI and human compassion to build a healthier future.

Joe House

A non-traditional student at Purdue University, Joe combines his forestry experience with technological innovation. His passion for forest management began in the scouting program, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and deepened during his studies at Hocking College. After joining the Indiana Army National Guard to advance his education, Joe transferred to Purdue’s Forestry program and began working as an Undergraduate Researcher in the Forest Advance Computing and Artificial Intelligence Lab. After seeing how technology could change the way we see and manage our forests, he founded Digital Silva in August of 2024.