Impact First Digital Development Summit

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Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 at 8:00 AM to Friday, Oct 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM WEST

Centro Cultural de Belém, Praça do Império, Lisboa, Lisboa, 1449-003, Portugal.

BAO Systems is excited to welcome you to the annual Impact First Summit on October 10-11 in Lisbon, Portugal. This two-day Summit will convene speakers and organizations from the global health and development sector where together we explore the possibilities of achieving impact through technology and data innovations. 

We believe digital technology is core to the future of the development sector, capable of improving development outcomes, driving economic growth, and lifting millions out of poverty. The rapidly changing data and technology landscape means that we have more information, evidence and insights than ever before, but efforts must be coordinated to ensure all countries have the tools, knowledge, and resources to use information effectively. By understanding the broad application of technologies across agriculture, health, education, governance, and environmental sectors, we can make meaningful gains. 

The venue offers excellent spaces for presentations, networking and in-depth discussions, not to mention the scenic location by the waterfront in Lisbon. Join us as we spend two days discussing cutting-edge technologies and approaches to address the world's most pressing development challenges. 

The Summit will feature plenary and breakout sessions, panel discussions, exhibitor tables, and networking opportunities. The Impact First Summit will be a fully in-person event. Please note that it will not be possible to participate virtually. 

Hope to see you there!

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When you register for and participate in the Impact First Digital Development Summit, we may collect certain information such as your name, email, organization name, and country of residence. This information is used solely for the purpose of facilitating your participation in the event, including registration, communication, and relevant updates before, during, and after the event. We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your participation in the Impact First Digital Development Summit signifies your consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data for the purposes outlined above. If you have any concerns about the handling of your data, please don't hesitate to reach out at events@baosystems.com. By attending the Impact First Digital Development Summit you acknowledge and agree to our data protection and privacy practices as outlined in this statement.

 

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Tickets are fully refundable until September 10, 2024. The refund will be processed to the credit card used to purchase your ticket. Registration fees may be refunded as follows: 

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  • Less than 30 days until the event start date: no refund. 

 

In the event that the Impact First Summit is canceled or postponed due to events beyond the control of the organizers, BAO Systems cannot be held liable for any costs, such as travel and accommodation costs, or other expenses incurred by the participant. Should the Impact First Summit be canceled or postponed, you may choose to have your ticket fees refunded or automatically transferred to the next event. 

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BAO Systems is an industry leader in digital data solutions for health and development. We empower our partners to implement scalable and sustainable solutions that uncover data-driven insights to improve livelihoods, strengthen health systems, and achieve equitable human development. Our team comprises passionate public health and development practitioners, information system experts, software engineers, system engineers, monitoring and evaluation advisors, and data scientists.

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Emma Caddy
CEO / Founder
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Emma has 20 years’ experience operating at the nexus between sustainable investment, financial innovation and social and environmentally friendly development. Emma spent a decade running community development and conservation programmes in Central America, working on indigenous rights and conservation issues. She spent 5 years managing an impact investment fund for ERM the global environmental consultancy. Moving to Nairobi in 2012, she set up Impact Capital Advisors, a boutique impact consulting firm that has advised clients such as the Low Carbon Enteprise Fund and OPES Calvert Foundation, the Kenya Bankers’ Association, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, UNDP, UNEP’s SEED programme, DOEN and the UK-based Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor. In 2014 Emma founded and self-financed Tiny Totos, a Kenyan registered social enterprise that is building a replicable, market based solution for providing universal, standardized preschool for children in slums, providing improved returns to owners, and affordable childcare for working mothers. Tiny Totos’ which has to date served over 20,000 children, with 500 business partners across Kenya and Ethiopia, demonstrating potential for alternative market-based approaches to improved childcare services for the poor. In 2023 Tiny Totos won MIT’s SOLVE award for Financial Inclusion as well as the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator award, a UN / Mary Kay joint initiative. Emma has a first class Bachelors from Oxford University, a Masters in Resource Management from the University of British Columbia and an MBA with Distinction from Oxford’s Said Business School where she was a Skoll Scholar in Social Entrepreneurship.

https://www.tinytotos.com/

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USAID

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USAID
Busoye Anifalaje
President
BAO Systems

Busoye is a solutions architect with over 10 years of experience in health systems database design, training, and deployment. He has supported the design and implementation of DHIS2 health systems in several countries and worked on multi-country DHIS2 implementation for NGOs. He is an informatics specialist with distinct expertise in effective deployment of teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-level international development projects.

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President
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CEO
BAO Systems

Steffen has over 15 years of experience in senior-level IT technical and management positions. He has owned and operated several successful IT businesses, including development firms, hosting companies, and an IT consultancy. Steffen has experience serving commercial, government, and non-profit organizations. His expertise is focused on enterprise web application design and development as well as IT operations and infrastructure management in public health and international development.

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CEO
BAO Systems
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Chief Technology Officer
BAO Systems

Lars is a software engineer and architect with more than 14 years of experience in building web and integration solutions. He brings deep expertise in systems architecture, databases, data modeling, data analytics, and web API design. Lars is the co-founder of BAO Systems and has served as the lead developer of DHIS2, the worlds largest information system within the international development domain at the Univeristy of Oslo, and recently transitioned to BAO Systems fulltime as the CTO.

https://baosystems.com/

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Deidre is a respected global STEM program and educational leader with experience in organizational start-ups and transformations. She has a proven track record in teaching and learning in STEM, cloud computing, and in program execution. Deidre's personal and professional core focus is on outstanding learner growth and AI professional development. Deidre is a proud New Yorker, earning a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Oswego (Secondary Education, Biology and Health Sciences) and a Master of Science (Biochemistry) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She has earned her principal and superintendent credentials in Washington State and has worked building and supporting programs at Amazon Web Services since 2021. Core competencies include: Strategic Educational Planning, Technology (AI) Integration for Teachers and Students, Change Management and School Transformation, STEM Curriculum Development, Inclusionary Practices and Design Principles, Program Evaluation, Relationship Management, Labor Negotiations, Professional Development in STEM, PLCs, and Instructional Leadership, Team Building, Virtual Learning, and Leadership. Deidre is also an award-winning conceptual artist and a competitive traveler.

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Tom Berry is the Senior Manager for Technology Education at AWS Social Responsibility & Impact. He leads the AWS Education Equity Initiative, a global cloud initiative that democratizes access to cloud technology and AI for organizations and researchers seeking to build and scale learning solutions for under-served learners. After serving as a U.S. Army officer, Tom pursued research interests in youth economic empowerment at Yale, recognizing the link between lack of access to education and security issues he witnessed during deployments. He then joined Amazon in a business role leading teams of product managers and data scientists. He shifted into social impact to leading the Amazon Future Engineer program from a 300 US school pilot to a global initiative impacting 3.9 million youth annually. Presently at AWS, Tom continues his emphasis on education equity by empowering builders and researchers closest to learners, to leverage cloud and AI to accelerate their progress. He holds an M.A. in Global Affairs from Yale University and a B.S. in Political Philosophy and Environmental Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

https://www.aws.amazon.com

About Tom Berry

Principal Tech Education Manager
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Chief Data Officer
BAO Systems

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https://www.baosystems.com

About Katherine Lew

Chief Data Officer
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Sam Garman
Data Science Practice Lead
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Mr. Garman has over 15 years of experience spanning data science and analytics, data management, applied economic research, and information systems development. As BAO Systems’ Head of Data Science & Analytics, Sam provides leadership on enhancing BAO’s portfolio of products and services for advanced analytics such as self-service data preparation and automated machine learning. His work with clients covers the full data science life cycle from business and data understanding to modeling/visualizing to deployment and monitoring. Samuel’s peer-reviewed research has appeared in the International Journal of Forecasting and the Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems and has been presented at numerous conferences and universities. He is based in Brussels, Belgium.

https://www.baosystems.com

About Sam Garman

Data Science Practice Lead
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Maria Pervova leads the business development team at SurveyCTO, a digital platform that empowers organizations to build secure, data quality enhancing workflows to drive their social impact. She consults iNGOs on digitization with the goal of scaling projects and improving lives. Maria’s prior experience spans tech, nonprofit, education, and government consulting. She speaks five languages and has a dual degree in economics and international development.

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About Maria Pervova

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Tyler Smith
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Cooper/Smith

As a health economist and policy advisor, I’ve supported governments and organizations to apply data in a variety of ways to address real-world challenges and support more informed decisions. Methods have included program evaluation, study design, policy analysis, cost and cost-effectiveness analysis, economic modeling and forecasting, systems development and clinical research coordination. Regardless of technique, the ultimate goal has always been the same: apply the right data and tools to answer the right questions. Prior to Cooper/Smith I served as Health Economist and Special Advisor for Efficiency, Accountability, and Strategic Planning to the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC), US Department of State. In this role, I was the technical lead for the restructuring of the PEPFAR Country/Regional Operational Plan (COP/ROP) process. I was also the lead for the PEPFAR Expenditure Analysis (EA) Initiative and supporting systems, in 2012 institutionalizing the first cross-agency, results-linked financial accounting system within the U.S. Government development portfolio. In addition to my time at the State Department, I've served as Health Economist for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), research consultant for CARE (USA) and ACCESS Development Services (New Delhi, India), and Clinical Research Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). I have published numerous think pieces and blog posts on health economics, AI, tech, and global development including in the New York Times.

https://coopersmith.org/

About Tyler Smith

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About Kikelomo Lambo

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Sarvesh Tewari
Director, Impact Lab
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Sarvesh works as the Director at Dimagi, a technology-focused social enterprise. Over the past 15 years, he has played myriad roles across the business, government and non-profit sectors, successfully leading products, projects, and teams across South Asia and Africa. Sarvesh has a background in Computer Science engineering and holds a MBA in Social Entrepreneurship. In recent years, he has dedicated his efforts towards digital innovation to address healthcare challenges for underserved communities.

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About Sarvesh Tewari

Director, Impact Lab
Dimagi
Anita Kruger
Director of Strategic Partnerships
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Anita is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Dimagi, a social enterprise known for its flagship product, CommCare, which provides open-source mobile technology to improve community health outcomes. Anita is integral to the rollout and expansion of Dimagi's vaccination and public health campaigns. She holds a Master's in Development Finance for Africa from UCT and is passionate about user-centric digital solutions for Africa that empower frontline workers and create impactful change.

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About Anita Kruger

Director of Strategic Partnerships
Dimagi
Todd Malone
Managing Director
BroadReach Group (Health Development)

For over 25 years, Todd has worked around the world helping deliver impact with governments and communities. His extensive experience is grounded in a strong academic background through advanced degrees in health and education and through his long-standing engagement with local communities. Todd currently serves as the Managing Director for BroadReach Health Development and is based in CapeTown, South Africa.

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About Todd Malone

Managing Director
BroadReach Group (Health Development)
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M&E Advisor
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Steven is an M&E specialist with more than 7 years of experience working as a researcher, independent consultant, and M&E Manager in both local and international NGOs. Experienced in mixed methods research, he has led several evaluations of multisectoral humanitarian projects, as well as co-authored peer reviewed studies on cross-border aid and the localisation of humanitarian action. Steven combines his M&E experience with knowledge in information technology, visualisation, mapping, and data science to synthesise and intuitively convey project information to all audiences. Previously working with NGOs such as Solidarités International and Norwegian Refugee Council in Beirut, Lebanon, Steven is one of International Medical Corps’ global M&E Advisors. Increasingly, Steven is involved in innovation, application development, and AI technologies and is currently working on a series of initiatives to improve the collection, analysis, and application of humanitarian data for improved delivery of aid.

https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/

About Steven Dixon

M&E Advisor
International Medical Corps
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AI for Good Lead
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Sandra Topic is a techno optimist and a supporter of finding new ways to use technology for solving the world’s "to do list". She moved her tech career from Swiss Alps to sunny California, to Warsaw, and Warsaw to London in pursuit of meaningful work, social impact projects and great people. Or just interesting art galleries and good food. Sandra's journey includes social entrepreneurship, AI and cybersecurity implementations across the commercial and public sector, and leading sustainability and AI efforts in tech companies. Now, at Amazon Web Services, she leverages her engineering background to drive social impact with technology, focusing on AI and Machine Learning.

https://www.aws.amazon.com

About Sandra Topic

AI for Good Lead
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https://www.bixal.com/

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Bixal
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NCD Innovations Lead
Pharmaccess

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https://www.pharmaaccess.com/

About Marijn Bergsma

NCD Innovations Lead
Pharmaccess
Kat Esser
Principal, Global Health AWS Social Responsibility & Impact
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

: Kat Esser, MID has held innovation leadership roles for over two decades across industries and organizations including; Amazon. .Deloitte, Kaiser Permanente Calvin Klein and Martha Stewart. Currently, she serves as Principal, Social Responsibility & Impact on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) team. In this role, Kat leads the strategy and implementation of initiative aimed at achieving global social impact at scale using equitable technology. Kat holds a master’s degree in industrial design from Rhode Island School of Design and a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from Lafayette College.

https://aws.amazon.com/

About Kat Esser

Principal, Global Health AWS Social Responsibility & Impact
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Hafiz Yaro
Technical Advisor
Pathfinder

Hafiz is a medical doctor with over six years of progressive experience in planning and implementing Health Systems Strengthening, RMNCH+N, TB/HIV, and immunization (childhood preventable diseases and COVID-19) programs funded by USAID, FCDO, BMGF, MacArthur Foundation and Global Fund, in both humanitarian and development sectors; working closely with stakeholders in private and public sectors to improve service delivery, leadership and governance and financing in the health sector. He has an unmatched background in result-oriented programming, providing programmatic and technical oversight to programs, and using routinely generated data to make data-driven decisions. He is currently working with Pathfinder, where he provided support to the Kano state government's efforts to enhance COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, uptake, and utilization through the MacArthur Foundation ACCESS Project in 2021. He provided technical assistance to the state's COVID-19 task force on vaccine deployment, service provision, risk communication, community engagement, and managing vaccine logistics. Presently, he is leading the technical delivery of the Gates Foundation-funded GeoST4R Investment, which is being implemented by Pathfinder, GRID3, DSN, and Natview Foundation. The project aims to deploy geospatial data and technologies for RMNHCN microplanning and decision support, as well as leveraging data across different programs to aid the strategic deployment of high-impact interventions such as RI, ANC, and FP.

https://www.pathfinder.org/

About Hafiz Yaro

Technical Advisor
Pathfinder
Gibril Gomez
Health Informatics Director
Public Health Information, Surveillance Solutions and Systems (PHIS3)

Gibril Gomez is a distinguished professional currently serving as the Health Informatics Director at the Public Health Information, Surveillance Solutions, and Systems (PHIS3), funded by the PEPFAR program. In this role, he supports the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), USAID, CDC, DoD, and other key partners. Gibril specializes in the development and implementation of health information management and surveillance solutions. His work includes data collection, data storage, analysis, and dissemination, supporting vital public health initiatives aimed at enhancing information systems for effective disease monitoring, response planning, and overall health management. At PHIS3, Gibril leads the design, development, and deployment of Health Information Systems (HIS) and the National Data Repository (NDR) for PEPFAR-supported, non-PEPFAR-supported implementing partners and key government agencies, including the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the National AIDS, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NASCP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. His responsibilities extend beyond traditional directorial duties as he provides strategic oversight to the Health Informatics teams and ensures the seamless execution of program activities. Gibril’s multifaceted background and leadership in digital systems underscore his dedication to advancing healthcare technology and services, not only in Africa but on a global scale. He is committed to leveraging evidence-based approaches to enhance public health outcomes and is eager to further refine his leadership skills through transformative programs. His work is a testament to his passion for driving impactful change in healthcare infrastructure, making a significant difference in public health initiatives worldwide.

https://www.phis3project.org.ng

About Gibril Gomez

Health Informatics Director
Public Health Information, Surveillance Solutions and Systems (PHIS3)
Nonye Nwanya
Informatics Advisor - Business Analysis
Palladium Group

Nonye Nwanya is a seasoned digital health informatics specialist with over 9 years of industry experience in leading and developing innovative digital health solutions. With a background in computer science and information technology, Nonye has demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing electronic medical record systems and digital health solutions for public health interventions, disease surveillance and evaluation programs. Throughout her career, Nonye has excelled in coordinating and leading the development, deployment, and management of electronic medical record systems, including health information exchanges. She has a proven track record of implementing health information systems and engaging stakeholders to facilitate and coordinate digital health program implementations and process improvements. Outside of work, Nonye enjoys traveling and is committed to lifelong learning. She stays abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to remain at the forefront of her field.

https://www.thepalladiumgroup.com

About Nonye Nwanya

Informatics Advisor - Business Analysis
Palladium Group
Seyi Abolarin
Strategic Information Advisor
Palladium Group

Seyi Abolarin, a Biochemistry graduate with a passion for public health, has leveraged his expertise to spearhead impactful interventions in Nigeria. With a master’s degree in Biochemistry and relevant certifications in public health, data analysis and database management, Seyi's journey as a Strategic Information Advisor with Data.FI has been marked by innovation and dedication. As a key player in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) initiatives, Seyi has pioneered transformative projects, including supporting the development and deployment of the National OVC Management Information System (NOMIS). He presently leads data driven strategies and leverages his expertise in data analysis to drive impactful public health interventions. He is experienced in USAID, FCDO, and CDC funded projects, having gained valuable experience working across different International and National Non-Governmental Organizations on different projects. Beyond his professional endeavors, Seyi's love for family and his passion for children's intervention drive his commitment to making a difference. With a focus on leveraging technology and data for social good, Seyi continues to shape the landscape of public health in Nigeria, embodying a dedication to excellence and innovation.

https://www.thepalladiumgroup.com

About Seyi Abolarin

Strategic Information Advisor
Palladium Group
Okey Okuzu
Founder/CEO
InStrat Global Health Solutions

Okey Okuzu is an accomplished healthcare visionary that has improved healthcare delivery to underserved markets and populations using emerging technologies. Okey founded InStrat Global Health Solutions in 2010 to focus on Global Health Innovation by identifying and deploying technology-based healthcare solutions to underserved markets. He has successfully driven mobile health innovation in Africa through the successful commercialization of multiple health technology platforms including the following: the first scaled introduction of facility based electronic health records system to over thousands of primary health facilities; the development, deployment and scaling of a early warning disease surveillance and notification system; a mobile health worker learning application that has now been used to train over 10,000 health professionals; a fully home-grown health insurance management system developed to comply with Nigeria’s Contributory Health Insurance Laws. Okey was a Strategy and Innovation lead at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. where he was responsible for identifying opportunities to innovate its strategic Managed Markets business models. Prior to Novartis, Okey spent approximately ten years in leadership positions at Pfizer Inc’s worldwide headquarters in New York developing business strategy for its lead division. Okey also had extensive careers in investment banking and financial services in Africa working with organizations like JP Morgan Chase (Capital Markets) on privatizations, debt and equity issues as well providing project structuring advice to major corporations across Africa. Okey holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Lagos, Nigeria and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Columbia Business School, New York.

https://www.instratghs.com

About Okey Okuzu

Founder/CEO
InStrat Global Health Solutions
Haynes Sheppard
Chief Executive Officer
edgeDx, Inc

Haynes Sheppard, Ph.D. – (Chief Executive Officer, edgeDx) has over thirty years of experience in international public health. For 20 years, Dr. Sheppard was a Research Scientist at the California Department of Public Health, supervising a large HIV diagnostic and research laboratory. He has had a long-term interest in the immunology, natural history, and pathogenesis of HIV infection, HIV vaccine development, laboratory support of clinical vaccine trials, and monitoring of HIV treatment. Dr. Sheppard has conducted numerous laboratory infrastructure and quality improvement projects in Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa, Nigeria, Liberia, Mozambique, Brazil, Haiti/DR, Trinidad-Tobago, Peru, Thailand, and China. At edgeDx, real-time automated reporting of test results and other health data is the major focus of Dr. Sheppard’s activities.

https://edgedx.net/

About Haynes Sheppard

Chief Executive Officer
edgeDx, Inc
Roy Bore
CEO
HealthX Africa

Roy Bore is CEO of HealthX Africa, a digital-first primary healthcare service delivering on the vision of a Doctor for Every Kenyan, in support of the national goal of Universal Health Coverage and SDG 3. Roy has a long history of successful entrepreneurship and leading fiscally-efficient start-up and established teams that deliver on their goals. This includes early roles as investment analyst (Dyer and Blair), accountant (Diageo), Senior Associate (PwC), rising rapidly in leadership to Planning and Business Controller at VIVO Energy, Finance Manager at Freight Forwarders Group, and Director of Finance at Equity Bank Kenya. Roy has led the HealthX team since February 2023, bringing his finance acumen and entrepreneurship eye to rapidly and sustainably scale primary healthcare telemedicine across communities in Kenya.

https://www.healthxafrica.com

About Roy Bore

CEO
HealthX Africa
Adriana Sousa
Engagement Manager
Maisha Meds

Adriana is an Engagement Manager at Maisha Meds. Her background includes nine years of experience in Business Intelligence and Analytics at a multinational pharmaceutical company, and as a Strategy and Operations consultant at Deloitte. She holds a MSc in Business Administration (CLSBE), a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management in Development Cooperation (UCL), a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Intelligence and Analytics (PBS), and a Bachelor's degree in Economics (UM).

https://www.maishameds.org

About Adriana Sousa

Engagement Manager
Maisha Meds
Arletty Pinal
CEO
Genos Global Consulting

Dr. Arletty Pinel is the CEO of Genos Global Consulting and Associate Researcher of the PGES Foundation (Fundación de Generación de Energía Social). She is a global health expert with recognized expertise supporting programs in over 100 countries. With over twenty years of experience in digital transformation for health systems strengthening across most regions of the world, she is an internationally recognized authority in translational innovation that bridges health, social development, and technology. She is co-editing her forthcoming book, "Digital Transformation and Equitable Global Health: A Future Ready Perspective," to be published by Elsevier in 2025. A Panamanian national, Dr. Pinel's professional trajectory includes leadership positions at major global organizations. She has served as the Director of Telemedicine and eHealth at iCarnegie, a subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University, Chief of Reproductive Health at the United Nations Population Fund in New York, and Founding Director for Latin America and Eastern Europe at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in Geneva. As a social entrepreneur, Dr. Pinel has spearheaded multiple initiatives, including the E-Silver, a coalition committed to promoting the silver economy as an instrument of inclusion, participation, and local economic revitalization using digital technologies. She is the Ambassador for Aging 2.0 Panama, an International Partner of the World Business Angels Investment Forum, the National Expert for the World Summit Awards, and a member of the Global Think Tank on factors impacting the large-scale uptake of person-centered digital (assistive) technology for older people with care and support needs.

About Arletty Pinal

CEO
Genos Global Consulting
Kevin Bedeau
Head of Product
Scratch Foundation

Kevin is a product leader and change agent with over 20 years of experience delivering digital solutions on behalf of for-profit companies, nonprofits and startups in the education sector. He is passionate about educational equity, youth empowerment and community development. Prior to joining the Scratch Foundation, Kevin served as Vice President of Product Strategy at Classroom Inc, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping middle-school aged youth develop literacy and career connection through game-based learning media. Kevin is also a member of the Executive Board of Birthright AFRICA, an organization creating networks of opportunity through cultural exploration for youth across the African diaspora. Kevin holds a BA in Sociology from Cornell University and is a proud Brooklyn native and resident.

https://www.scratchfoundation.org

About Kevin Bedeau

Head of Product
Scratch Foundation
Carolyn Vigil
Global Lead, AWS Disaster Response, AWS Social Responsibility & Impact Customer Engagement
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Carolyn Vigil is the Global Lead of AWS Social Responsibility & Impact Customer Engagement. In this role, she oversees AWS's strategic collaborations and customer engagements focused on leveraging the power of cloud computing and advanced technologies to drive social and environmental progress worldwide. Carolyn has decades of experience in big tech, nonprofit and social impact sectors, with a deep expertise in designing and scaling innovative programs that address complex global challenges. At AWS, Carolyn's work is centered on empowering mission-driven organizations and social enterprises to harness the transformative potential of the cloud. She works closely with nonprofits, NGOs, and purpose-driven startups to provide tailored technical assistance, training, and strategic guidance – enabling them to build scalable, high-impact solutions. Carolyn is particularly passionate about supporting under-served and underrepresented communities, with a focus on initiatives that advance climate action, health equity, and inclusive economic development. She serves on the advisory board of several social impact organizations and is a frequent speaker on the role of technology in driving positive social change. Carolyn holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from George Mason University. She is based in the Washington DC Metropolitan region.

https://www.aws.amazon.com

About Carolyn Vigil

Global Lead, AWS Disaster Response, AWS Social Responsibility & Impact Customer Engagement
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Vanessa Portilla
Chief Operations Officer
World Literacy Foundation

Vanessa Portilla is a social communicator and journalist with a Master’s degree in marketing. With extensive experience in communication for development and project management in education, Vanessa has worked on numerous initiatives in Colombia and Africa. She is dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to underserved communities, leveraging her expertise to drive impactful change. Currently, she is part of the World Literacy Foundation team, where she leads and supervises international operations, ensuring the successful implementation of literacy programs worldwide. Throughout her career, Vanessa has been deeply involved in leveraging digital tools to enhance educational outcomes. Her work in Colombia and Africa has included the implementation of digital literacy programs, the integration of educational technology in under-resourced schools, and the development of online learning platforms tailored to the needs of diverse populations.

https://www.worldliteracyfoundation.org

About Vanessa Portilla

Chief Operations Officer
World Literacy Foundation
Erna Redzepagic
Senior Manager for Selection, Sourcing and Alumni
Halcyon

Erna Redzepagic is a multicultural advocate for social entrepreneurship, with experience living in five countries and working on global social impact projects. At Halcyon, she is the Senior Manager of fellow sourcing, selections, and alumni engagement, drawing on her background in project management, corporate partnerships, and a master’s in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California. Over the past three years, she has connected with the global impact ecosystem to source top impact-driven founders and has been working on Halcyon’s alumni community engagement.

https://www.halcyonhouse.org

About Erna Redzepagic

Senior Manager for Selection, Sourcing and Alumni
Halcyon
Debbie Rogers
CEO
Reach Digital Health

Debbie Rogers, a dynamic leader passionate about advancing mobile technology for health, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as CEO of Reach Digital Health and a board member of Turn.io. Her leadership tenure at Reach, spanning over a decade, has demonstrated her ability to drive innovation, deliver impactful solutions, grow the organisation, and expand its programme to new African territories. Recently, under her leadership, Reach was successfully granted institutional funding, including The Skoll Award and a generous gift from Mackenzie Scott. She is also passionate and dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology sector, particularly in Africa.

https://www.reachdigitalhealth.org

About Debbie Rogers

CEO
Reach Digital Health
Megan Kill
Senior Manager; Implementation & Capacity Building
BAO Systems

Megan Kill is a Senior Implementation Manager at BAO Systems. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of North Dakota and subsequently her master’s degree in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Megan has over 10 years of experience in the international development, humanitarian, and disaster response spaces. As part of her extensive portfolio at BAO Systems, Megan is responsible for the Dharma Platform, a mobile tool used in the health, humanitarian and disaster response sectors for rapid data collection. She has managed the implementation of many full-lifecycle, large scale, digital public health information systems, employing an agile approach to navigate the complexities of architecting and developing sustainable solutions. She excels not only in the technical intricacies of system implementation, but also in developing comprehensive capacity-building materials to facilitate the seamless adoption of these systems.

https://www.baosystems.com

About Megan Kill

Senior Manager; Implementation & Capacity Building
BAO Systems
Angela Marie Peralta
Health Scientist
Hite Consulting, Inc

Angela M. Peralta is a Health Scientist at Hite Consulting Inc, assigned to CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH). Angela graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Behavior from the University of Florida, and a Master of Public Health from Florida State University. She worked at the Florida Department of Health from 2017 to 2021 in HIV surveillance, and STD surveillance/prevention. Angela joined the Health Studies Section in April 2021. Her current activities at CDC include conducting disaster morbidity surveillance using the National Poison Data System (NPDS), American Red Cross shelter health surveillance, and data modernization of the American Red Cross shelter health surveillance processes. In her free time, Angela enjoys attending spin class, learning how to crochet/amigurumi, and spending time with her family, friends, and miniature schnauzer, Benny.

https://www.newhites.com

About Angela Marie Peralta

Health Scientist
Hite Consulting, Inc
Amina Ahmad K.U Nagogo
Founder/CEO
Datharm

Amina Ahmad K.U Nagogo is a Software Engineer, Social-Tech Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Datharm, a company building digital tools and providing platforms for data capture, collation, and analysis to enable data-driven decision making by government agencies, development partners, policymakers and other stakeholders in the public health and education sector. As the Founder of Datharm in Nigeria, Amina has led the company to achieve significant milestones. Under a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-supported grant, Datharm developed data-driven digital platforms for the Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation of the BHCPF Health Financing Initiative. This initiative allows entities like the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA), the National Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT), and the Ministerial Oversight Committee of the Federal Ministry of Health (MOC) to access real-time information on healthcare delivery, including emergency medical data and ambulance services. It also tracks and manages the utilization of funds for basic healthcare services and facilitates reporting and information sharing among stakeholders. Datharm also partners with the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) to prioritize decision-making and accountability around key health and nutrition data. The organization leverages the diverse experiences of its team in software engineering, management, research, and data analysis to enrich its initiatives across Nigeria's 36 states. In maternal and child health, Datharm collaborates with UNICEF under the GAVI Health System Strengthening MOU to reduce zero-dose children. They use digital tools to enhance healthcare service delivery to pregnant women and reach non-compliant patients in rural communities. A Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant supports Datharm in using digital technology to strengthen routine community engagement for immunization through Community Resource Groups (CRGs) and traditional leaders. In education, Datharm under the leadership of Amina, designed and managed the Education Management and Monitoring System for the Ministry of Education, overseeing over 50,000 public school students in northern Nigeria. She also developed a tracking tool for the Nigeria Partnership for Education Project (NIPEP), funded by the World Bank and coordinated by USAID, to effectively track progress in girl child education.

https://www.datharm.org

About Amina Ahmad K.U Nagogo

Founder/CEO
Datharm
Nafisa Sani Nass
Senior Project Analyst
Datharm

Dr. Nafisa is a distinguished public health professional with a strong foundation in environmental and child health. She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in June 2005. Committed to advancing her expertise, she earned a Master of Science in Public Health, specializing in Environment and Health, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in November 2013. She further enhanced her credentials with a postgraduate Diploma from the same institution in March 2014. In October 2016, Dr. Nafisa was awarded a Fellowship in the Faculty of Community Medicine of the West African College of Physicians. Her career, spanning over a decade, has been marked by significant roles across various public health domains. Starting as a resident at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, she served from February 2010 to January 2017, providing clinical services in urban and rural primary health care, DOTS, HIV, and child welfare clinics. Dr. Nafisa's leadership capabilities were evident during her tenure as Assistant Director, Public Health/Neglected Tropical Disease Coordinator at the Katsina State Ministry of Health, Nigeria (2017-2018), and as Director of Primary Health Care at the Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency, Nigeria (2019-2023). Currently, she is a Community Physician at the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, Nigeria. Her comprehensive experience includes community diagnosis and serving as a tutor for Community Health Officers, reflecting her dedication to improving public health outcomes.

https://datharm.org

About Nafisa Sani Nass

Senior Project Analyst
Datharm
Marta Costa
Senior Product Specialist
Survey CTO

Marta is a member of the Customer Success team for Dobility. She helps users working at NGOs, nonprofits, survey firms, universities and research institutes achieve their objectives using SurveyCTO, and works on new ways to help users get the most out of the platform. Marta has worked in international development consultancy and research, supporting and coordinating impact evaluations, monitoring and evaluation projects, and data collection processes at the national level in areas such as education, energy access, and financial inclusion.

https://www.surveycto.com

About Marta Costa

Senior Product Specialist
Survey CTO
Josh Lee
Partner, Monitor
Deloitte

Josh, partner, Deloitte Consulting LLP, leads the firm’s health care strategy practice. He holds extensive experience in strategy formulation, large-scale transformation, operations, and organization strategy in the global health care industry.

https://www.deloitte.com

About Josh Lee

Partner, Monitor
Deloitte
Derya Sever
NLP/ML Lead
Data Friendly Space

Derya Sever currently works as the NLP/ML lead at Data Friendly Space working with the NLP team to develop cutting-edge AI based products and continuous development of NLP/ ML solutions in the humanitarian and development space including the DEEP platform and development of end-to-end generative AI product, GANNET. Previously, experienced in analyzing and enhancing complex processes, especially in healthcare systems of low-middle-income countries. From manufacturing to delivery, she has crafted strategies for adaptive and transformational change to sustain project outcomes at organizations such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and IDA Foundation. In her last role at Pendulum Systems, Derya worked as the technical product lead to develop an AI-based intelligent demand forecasting product for low-middle-income countries . She holds a PhD in Operations Research from EindhovenUniversity of Technology (NL).

https://www.datafriendlyspace.org

About Derya Sever

NLP/ML Lead
Data Friendly Space
Blake Hansen
Senior Implementation Manager / Doctoral Research Student
BAO Systems

Blake is a Senior Implementation Manager at BAO Systems and Public Health Doctoral Candidate at London School Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. He has nine years experience as an implementation team lead for information systems aiming to provide a high quality evidence-base to drive organisational and programmatic decision-making. Blake helps lead all aspects of implementation from discovering client requirements, architecting solutions, system customisation, team, product & resource management, training, deployment and support. For his doctoral research, Blake is interested in data-use, implementation science, and data analytics applied as a means for evaluating the efficacy of the DREAMS intervention targeting HIV incidence amongst adolescent girls and young women. Outside research and work, it's all dog walks, barbecues and playing with the family.

https://www.baosystems.com

About Blake Hansen

Senior Implementation Manager / Doctoral Research Student
BAO Systems
David Akpan
Deputy Director
eHealth Africa

David holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health Project Management from LIGS University, Hawaii. He also holds three Master Degrees in Public Health from the University of Roehampton, London; Humanitarian Aid and International Cooperation from KALU Institute in Spain; and Project Leadership and Systems Thinking from Cornell University, New York. David has a first degree in Environmental Education from the University of Calabar, Calabar - Nigeria.

https://www.ehealthafrica.org

About David Akpan

Deputy Director
eHealth Africa
Dale Mcallister
Director Information Technology
Connexi

As a Director IT at Connexi and a Senior Consultant and Program Director at Blue Plan Consulting, I have over 25 years of experience in IT and digital transformation. I lead complex and strategic projects and programs that deliver value and impact for my clients and stakeholders across various sectors, such as restaurant, mining, food, and supply chain. My core competencies include customer relationship management (CRM), consulting, strategic IT management, digital transformation, project design and planning, and strategic planning for transformations. I have a master's degree in innovation and change leadership from York St. John University, currently pursuing a PHD, a certificate in design thinking from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a PMP certification from Project Management Institute. I am passionate about leveraging technology, innovation, and change to create solutions that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and business performa

https://www.connexi.com

About Dale Mcallister

Director Information Technology
Connexi
Clara Raphael
Data Analyst
Airtel Nigeria

Clara Raphael is a dynamic data scientist with a deep passion for leveraging data and artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize healthcare systems in Nigeria. With a background in public health, her professional journey has been marked by impactful contributions across diverse data-related roles. She is committed to driving digital transformation across Nigeria's health sector. Her ultimate goal is to elevate the standards of healthcare delivery by developing data-driven innovative solutions that enhance access, affordability, and efficiency. She believes in translating insights into tangible strategies that improve healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities, paving the way for a healthier and more prosperous future.

https://www.airtel.com.ng

About Clara Raphael

Data Analyst
Airtel Nigeria
Nora Lindström
Senior Director of ICT4D
Catholic Relief Services

Nora Lindström has been working at the intersection of technology, global development, and human rights for over 15 years. She joined CRS in 2021 to lead the ICT4D team, having worked in a number of international non-governmental and civil society organizations in Cambodia, Malawi, and Finland. As a thought leader in the ICT4D space, Nora actively contributes to discussions on how to effectively and responsibly leverage technology for development and humanitarian outcomes. She is also a sought-after advisor on the establishment of effective ICT4D practices among organizations. In addition, Nora has significant experience in topics related to digital inclusion, in particular on the digital gender divide. As the former chair of the Digital Principles Advisory Committee with the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL), Nora is also well versed in speaking about the best practices in embedding the use of technology into programming, as well as about the Principles for Digital Development.

https://www.crs.org

About Nora Lindström

Senior Director of ICT4D
Catholic Relief Services
Heather Nelson
Managing Director
Deloitte

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en.html

About Heather Nelson

Managing Director
Deloitte
Rodolfo Melia
Principal/System Architect
KnowTechTure SL

As the Principal/System Architect at KnowTechTure.com, I've led the development of open-source health platforms and their global implementations for organizations like Engender Health, Fos Feminista, IPPF, JHPIEGO, PSI, and Save the Children. KnowTechTure uses open source solutions like DHIS2, HapiFHIR, Moodle, OperHIM and Superset to architect solutions in the Health Space. Recently, we've begun creating GenAI bots for sexual reproductive health. Before KnowTechTure, I deployed collaboration and information sharing systems, as well as lead various ERP implementations in various international NGOs. I have deep insight into the technology landscape and international non-profit operations

https://knowtechture.com/

About Rodolfo Melia

Principal/System Architect
KnowTechTure SL
Otse Ogorry
Country Director, Data.FI
Palladium Group

Otse Ogorry is a distinguished public health expert with nearly two decades of specialized experience in Health Informatics, Monitoring & Evaluation, and program quality improvement, particularly in the design, implementation, and evaluation of HIV/AIDS, TB, and COVID-19 programs. With a strong track record of providing technical leadership, Mr. Ogorry has been instrumental in setting country-level targets, crafting strategic program interventions, and resolving implementation challenges. His expertise in epidemiology was pivotal in guiding the data analysis that shaped the strategic direction of the PEPFAR Country Operational Plans (COPs) from 2017 to 2022, influencing $1.65 billion in investments. Mr. Ogorry has held numerous leadership roles with the PEPFAR office in Abuja, USAID/Nigeria, and Palladium, where he oversaw all U.S. Government-supported HIV data initiatives in collaboration with the Government of Nigeria, international organizations, and civil society networks. His leadership was crucial in the Nigeria ART surge, digital health systems investments, public health evaluation and resource optimization strategies to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. Mr. Ogorry holds degrees from Bayero University, Kano, and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine/University of London and has extensive experience supporting Nigeria and Senegal.

https://thepalladiumgroup.com/

About Otse Ogorry

Country Director, Data.FI
Palladium Group
Jay Patel
Director of Technology
Jacaranda Health

Jay Patel is the Director of Technology at Jacaranda Health. He joined the team in 2018 as the first member of the Technology team. His leadership has propelled advancements in the organization's technological and data infrastructure, driving innovative machine learning projects and expanding the Technology team. Before joining Jacaranda Health, Jay worked in operations research and project management at various local and international banks. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. In his current role, Jay manages the organization’s technology operations, focusing on designing, developing, and deploying open, multi-lingual African Large Language Models, alongside managing technology infrastructure and data initiatives that benefit millions of mothers throughout Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa.

About Jay Patel

Director of Technology
Jacaranda Health
Sibongakonke Dlamini
Program Analyst
Palindrome Data

Sibongakonke works with Palindrome Data, a consulting firm specializing in Data Science that delivers machine learning digital solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. In her role as a Program Analyst, she focuses on translating data science findings for practical application. She recently earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Imperial College London in 2023. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology from the College of the Atlantic in the United States. Her experience encompasses a variety of research topics in academia, with her most recent publication centering on biomedical research and genetics.

https://www.palindromedata.com/

About Sibongakonke Dlamini

Program Analyst
Palindrome Data
Greg Hawkridge
Senior Research Associate
University of Cambridge

Greg is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing and Technical Lead for Shoestring, a program designed to help small and medium sized businesses interact with digital technologies in a meaningful way – building their digital skills and confidence, and solving their real problems. Greg’s research work focuses on digital manufacturing technologies, specifically focussing on information and communication technology architectures that allow for flexibility and reconfiguration. Greg has a background in mechatronic engineering with a PhD from Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

https://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/research/dial/research-projects/digital-manufacturing-on-a-shoestring/

About Greg Hawkridge

Senior Research Associate
University of Cambridge
Desderi Wengaa
Senior Digital & Information Systems Director
Abt Global

Desderi Wengaa is a Senior Digital Technical Director for Information Systems portfolio at Abt global implementing the Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus Activity. PS3+ supports the Government of Tanzania specifically President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government as a key player in the designing, development, installation, commissioning and supporting of countrywide ICT enterprise systems across Tanzania. These systems include Integrated Financial Management System – Epicor/MUSE used by all 185 LGAs, GoTHOMIS used by more than 1,550 health facilities, FFARS used by more than 30,000 facilities, PlanRep used by all LGAs and Facilities, LGRCIS/TAUSI used by all 185 LGAs to collect own source revenue for more than 200 revenue sources and many other systems. Worked directly with the MOHSW to build capacity, Mr. Wengaa has supported revisions to the national HMIS tools, the national scale-up of the revised DHIS2, and drafting of the National Data Use and Dissemination Strategy. Wengaa further currently supports the Zanzibar Government in Implementing the ZanEMR system, the ZanHFR system and ZanPBRS for planning and budgeting. Wengaa is a public health specialist (Master of Public Health and a Master of Business Administration) with 17 years of technical and leadership experience on Malaria, HIV, TB, STI, and infectious diseases programs for prevention, case management and continuum of care particularly those at risk and marginalized/ minority population (LBGT). I have experience in designing, planning, and strategically implementing health programs focusing on increasing access for quality health services and products by creating synergies across levels in space of Health Information Systems.

https://www.abtglobal.com/

About Desderi Wengaa

Senior Digital & Information Systems Director
Abt Global
Antoine Legrand
Senior Manager, Project and Partnership
BAO Systems

Antoine Legrand is a public health expert with 10 years of experience supporting health and development programs. He has supported the design and implementation of health information systems in more than 10 countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, DRC, Haiti, Morocco, Senegal and he has worked with multiple major development organizations including UNICEF, World Bank, GLobal Fund. He is experienced in HIV/AIDS, TB, family planning, health management information systems, and health financing programming.

https://www.baosystems.com

About Antoine Legrand

Senior Manager, Project and Partnership
BAO Systems
Sarah Chalhoub
Digital Programmes Advisor
Oxfam GB

Sarah Chalhoub is a Digital Programmes Advisor at Oxfam, with 9 years of experience in the non-governmental sector. Her expertise encompasses Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), Information Management, and Digital. Currently, she supports country offices in their digital transformation, providing capacity-building on tools such as SurveyCTO and supporting the development of robust management information systems. Sarah also works on advocacy and influencing initiatives for digital rights. She has a passion for technology and digital, and actively pursues opportunities to expand her knowledge in this area. Sarah’s main goal is to facilitate the integration of secure and equitable digital technologies to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness

https://www.oxfam.org.uk

About Sarah Chalhoub

Digital Programmes Advisor
Oxfam GB
Susanne Neher
Program Manager
Operation Fistula

Susanne is an operations specialist and researcher with ten years’ experience in small- and medium-sized nonprofits. She is currently the Program Manager at Operation Fistula. Utilising her experience in operations and program implementation, coupled with an MSc in Women’s Health, she works to support and strengthen interventions related to obstetric fistula, maternal health, and sexual and reproductive rights. She is passionate about inclusive health care, reproductive rights, safe birth/parenthood, gender, health policy, and capacity building. Her work with Operation Fistula, and her dissertation (“Improving quality of life: Utilizing patient perspectives to identify themes for a standardized quality of life measurement tool specific to obstetric fistula”), have helped fuel her belief that strong monitoring and evaluation systems should be accessible to organizations of all sizes, and that investing in data management capacity on the frontlines is the key to sustainable interventions.

https://opfistula.org

About Susanne Neher

Program Manager
Operation Fistula
Aleksa Krolls
Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder
OpenFN

Aleksa Krolls is the Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder of OpenFn, the leading Digital Public Good (DPG) for workflow automation. She oversees services, adoption, and digital capacity-building initiatives for OpenFn’s NGO and government partners. Day-to-day, Aleksa helps partners leverage the OpenFn DPG to design and implement localised, secure automation solutions that enable data exchange and interoperability at scale. Prior to OpenFn, Aleksa founded the global support team at Vera Solutions, an impact-first technology company with more than 100 employees and 300 implementations in 40+ countries. Over the last decade, she has provided IT consulting services to over 200 NGOs and government agencies, helping organisations navigate the ICT4D landscape and customise open-source solutions to meet their specific needs. She is based in Riga, Latvia, and holds a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, with a focus in Global Health.

https://www.openfn.org/

About Aleksa Krolls

Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder
OpenFN
Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis
Senior consultan
United Nations University

Dr. Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis works at United Nations University—Macau, managing the UNU Global AI Network. She has worked over 20 years developing and supporting the adoption of innovative approaches to achieve sustainable development in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. She holds a PhD in Human Geography, and she has worked for the UN and a private foundation as a Manager of Innovations, Social Policy Advisor, and Data Analyst. She is a strong advocate for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for all. She recently expanded her horizons by authoring the novel Teaching Machines how To Cry.

https://unu.edu/

About Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis

Senior consultan
United Nations University
Walter Kerr
Co-Founding Executive Director
Unlock Aid

Walter Kerr is the co-founding co-executive director of Unlock Aid. He previously worked for the U.S. State Department, the Global Fund, and the technology company Zenysis Technologies.

https://www.unlockaid.org/

About Walter Kerr

Co-Founding Executive Director
Unlock Aid
Paul Bhuhi
Managing Director
Vantage Health Technologies

Paul has over 30 years’ experience in senior executive roles and acts as a coach in helping companies through digital transformation, consulting/ advisory, innovation and building effective go to market models. Paul has been a Partner in various global consulting and technology firms where he has led these enterprise business both at a regional and global level with Go to Market, Strategy, and Delivery accountability across many verticals. He is a passionate, customer focused leader leading through values-based leadership. As the managing director of Vantage Health Technologies, part of BroadReach Group Paul oversees a team of experts who create and deliver solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Paul’s mission is to harness health technology that empowers human action.

https://vantagehealth.tech/

About Paul Bhuhi

Managing Director
Vantage Health Technologies

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Sessions on Oct 10, 2024

08:00 AM
Social

Doors Open - Breakfast & Networking

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
09:00 AM
Plenary

Welcome Remarks

09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
    Busoye Anifalaje
    PresidentBAO Systems
    Busoye is a solutions architect with over 10 years of experience in health systems database design, training, and deployment. He has supported the design and implementation of DHIS2 health systems in several countries and worked on multi-country DHIS2 implementation for NGOs. He is an informatics specialist with distinct expertise in effective deployment of teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-level international development projects.
    09:15 AM
    Plenary

    Cloud Technology and Social Responsibility: An Accelerant for Humanity

    09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
      Kat Esser
      Principal, Global Health AWS Social Responsibility & ImpactAmazon Web Services (AWS)
      : Kat Esser, MID has held innovation leadership roles for over two decades across industries and organizations including; Amazon. .Deloitte, Kaiser Permanente Calvin Klein and Martha Stewart. Currently, she serves as Principal, Social Responsibility & Impact on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) team. In this role, Kat leads the strategy and implementation of initiative aimed at achieving global social impact at scale using equitable technology. Kat holds a master’s degree in industrial design from Rhode Island School of Design and a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from Lafayette College.
      Jay Patel
      Director of TechnologyJacaranda Health
      Jay Patel is the Director of Technology at Jacaranda Health. He joined the team in 2018 as the first member of the Technology team. His leadership has propelled advancements in the organization's technological and data infrastructure, driving innovative machine learning projects and expanding the Technology team. Before joining Jacaranda Health, Jay worked in operations research and project management at various local and international banks. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. In his current role, Jay manages the organization’s technology operations, focusing on designing, developing, and deploying open, multi-lingual African Large Language Models, alongside managing technology infrastructure and data initiatives that benefit millions of mothers throughout Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa.
      10:00 AM
      Plenary

      Combining Worlds of Data: Discover Innovative Insights

      10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
        Lars Overland
        Chief Technology OfficerBAO Systems
        Lars is a software engineer and architect with more than 14 years of experience in building web and integration solutions. He brings deep expertise in systems architecture, databases, data modeling, data analytics, and web API design. Lars is the co-founder of BAO Systems and has served as the lead developer of DHIS2, the worlds largest information system within the international development domain at the Univeristy of Oslo, and recently transitioned to BAO Systems fulltime as the CTO.
        Antoine Legrand
        Senior Manager, Project and PartnershipBAO Systems
        Antoine Legrand is a public health expert with 10 years of experience supporting health and development programs. He has supported the design and implementation of health information systems in more than 10 countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, DRC, Haiti, Morocco, Senegal and he has worked with multiple major development organizations including UNICEF, World Bank, GLobal Fund. He is experienced in HIV/AIDS, TB, family planning, health management information systems, and health financing programming.
        10:30 AM
        Social

        AM Coffee Break

        10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
        10:45 AM
        Plenary

        Lightning Talk: Centering local leadership of digital transformation

        10:45 AM - 10:55 AM
          Nora Lindström
          Senior Director of ICT4DCatholic Relief Services
          Nora Lindström has been working at the intersection of technology, global development, and human rights for over 15 years. She joined CRS in 2021 to lead the ICT4D team, having worked in a number of international non-governmental and civil society organizations in Cambodia, Malawi, and Finland. As a thought leader in the ICT4D space, Nora actively contributes to discussions on how to effectively and responsibly leverage technology for development and humanitarian outcomes. She is also a sought-after advisor on the establishment of effective ICT4D practices among organizations. In addition, Nora has significant experience in topics related to digital inclusion, in particular on the digital gender divide. As the former chair of the Digital Principles Advisory Committee with the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL), Nora is also well versed in speaking about the best practices in embedding the use of technology into programming, as well as about the Principles for Digital Development.
          10:55 AM
          Plenary

          Lightning Talk: Presented by BroadReach Group

          10:55 AM - 11:05 AM
            Todd Malone
            Managing DirectorBroadReach Group (Health Development)
            For over 25 years, Todd has worked around the world helping deliver impact with governments and communities. His extensive experience is grounded in a strong academic background through advanced degrees in health and education and through his long-standing engagement with local communities. Todd currently serves as the Managing Director for BroadReach Health Development and is based in CapeTown, South Africa.
            11:05 AM
            Plenary

            Designing for the Dignity of Disaster Survivors

            11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
              Russell Flench
              Director of Design OperationsBixal
              Russell is currently the Director of Design Operations at Bixal, a mission-driven digital consultancy in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. Russell uses human-centered design to build thoughtful service experiences internally at Bixal and with clients in healthcare and the public sector. He has over fourteen years of experience consulting in government, B2B, B2C, automotive, and manufacturing. Russell is a storyteller, facilitator, and creative thinker. He enjoys building teams for creative problem solving, and collaborating across organizations on complex user insights projects. Prior to his work in design operations, he practiced service design in the Strategy Office at Cleveland Clinic, and was a design researcher at several large and small organizations. Russell loves a well-designed 2x2 matrix for sparking discussion, and he finds inspiration in bustling cities and on bike rides with his daughters.
              11:35 AM
              Plenary

              Panel: Are Digital Public Goods the Answer to Sustainable Digital Localization?

              11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
                Sarvesh Tewari
                Director, Impact LabDimagi
                Sarvesh works as the Director at Dimagi, a technology-focused social enterprise. Over the past 15 years, he has played myriad roles across the business, government and non-profit sectors, successfully leading products, projects, and teams across South Asia and Africa. Sarvesh has a background in Computer Science engineering and holds a MBA in Social Entrepreneurship. In recent years, he has dedicated his efforts towards digital innovation to address healthcare challenges for underserved communities.
                Nora Lindström
                Senior Director of ICT4DCatholic Relief Services
                Nora Lindström has been working at the intersection of technology, global development, and human rights for over 15 years. She joined CRS in 2021 to lead the ICT4D team, having worked in a number of international non-governmental and civil society organizations in Cambodia, Malawi, and Finland. As a thought leader in the ICT4D space, Nora actively contributes to discussions on how to effectively and responsibly leverage technology for development and humanitarian outcomes. She is also a sought-after advisor on the establishment of effective ICT4D practices among organizations. In addition, Nora has significant experience in topics related to digital inclusion, in particular on the digital gender divide. As the former chair of the Digital Principles Advisory Committee with the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL), Nora is also well versed in speaking about the best practices in embedding the use of technology into programming, as well as about the Principles for Digital Development.
                Aleksa Krolls
                Chief Customer Officer and Co-FounderOpenFN
                Aleksa Krolls is the Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder of OpenFn, the leading Digital Public Good (DPG) for workflow automation. She oversees services, adoption, and digital capacity-building initiatives for OpenFn’s NGO and government partners. Day-to-day, Aleksa helps partners leverage the OpenFn DPG to design and implement localised, secure automation solutions that enable data exchange and interoperability at scale. Prior to OpenFn, Aleksa founded the global support team at Vera Solutions, an impact-first technology company with more than 100 employees and 300 implementations in 40+ countries. Over the last decade, she has provided IT consulting services to over 200 NGOs and government agencies, helping organisations navigate the ICT4D landscape and customise open-source solutions to meet their specific needs. She is based in Riga, Latvia, and holds a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, with a focus in Global Health.
                Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis
                Senior consultanUnited Nations University
                Dr. Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis works at United Nations University—Macau, managing the UNU Global AI Network. She has worked over 20 years developing and supporting the adoption of innovative approaches to achieve sustainable development in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. She holds a PhD in Human Geography, and she has worked for the UN and a private foundation as a Manager of Innovations, Social Policy Advisor, and Data Analyst. She is a strong advocate for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for all. She recently expanded her horizons by authoring the novel Teaching Machines how To Cry.
                12:20 PM
                Social

                Lunch & Networking

                12:20 PM - 01:15 PM
                01:15 PM
                Breakout

                Responsible AI for All: Workshop Promptathon

                01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
                  Deidre Holmberg
                  Principal Tech Education StrategistAmazon Future Engineer
                  Deidre is a respected global STEM program and educational leader with experience in organizational start-ups and transformations. She has a proven track record in teaching and learning in STEM, cloud computing, and in program execution. Deidre's personal and professional core focus is on outstanding learner growth and AI professional development. Deidre is a proud New Yorker, earning a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Oswego (Secondary Education, Biology and Health Sciences) and a Master of Science (Biochemistry) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She has earned her principal and superintendent credentials in Washington State and has worked building and supporting programs at Amazon Web Services since 2021. Core competencies include: Strategic Educational Planning, Technology (AI) Integration for Teachers and Students, Change Management and School Transformation, STEM Curriculum Development, Inclusionary Practices and Design Principles, Program Evaluation, Relationship Management, Labor Negotiations, Professional Development in STEM, PLCs, and Instructional Leadership, Team Building, Virtual Learning, and Leadership. Deidre is also an award-winning conceptual artist and a competitive traveler.
                  Tom Berry
                  Principal Tech Education ManagerAmazon Web Services (AWS)
                  Tom Berry is the Senior Manager for Technology Education at AWS Social Responsibility & Impact. He leads the AWS Education Equity Initiative, a global cloud initiative that democratizes access to cloud technology and AI for organizations and researchers seeking to build and scale learning solutions for under-served learners. After serving as a U.S. Army officer, Tom pursued research interests in youth economic empowerment at Yale, recognizing the link between lack of access to education and security issues he witnessed during deployments. He then joined Amazon in a business role leading teams of product managers and data scientists. He shifted into social impact to leading the Amazon Future Engineer program from a 300 US school pilot to a global initiative impacting 3.9 million youth annually. Presently at AWS, Tom continues his emphasis on education equity by empowering builders and researchers closest to learners, to leverage cloud and AI to accelerate their progress. He holds an M.A. in Global Affairs from Yale University and a B.S. in Political Philosophy and Environmental Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
                  Breakout

                  Digital Innovation to Improve Community Health Workers Job for Better Health Outcomes

                  01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
                    Sarvesh Tewari
                    Director, Impact LabDimagi
                    Sarvesh works as the Director at Dimagi, a technology-focused social enterprise. Over the past 15 years, he has played myriad roles across the business, government and non-profit sectors, successfully leading products, projects, and teams across South Asia and Africa. Sarvesh has a background in Computer Science engineering and holds a MBA in Social Entrepreneurship. In recent years, he has dedicated his efforts towards digital innovation to address healthcare challenges for underserved communities.
                    Anita Kruger
                    Director of Strategic PartnershipsDimagi
                    Anita is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Dimagi, a social enterprise known for its flagship product, CommCare, which provides open-source mobile technology to improve community health outcomes. Anita is integral to the rollout and expansion of Dimagi's vaccination and public health campaigns. She holds a Master's in Development Finance for Africa from UCT and is passionate about user-centric digital solutions for Africa that empower frontline workers and create impactful change.
                    Breakout

                    Putting Women's Voices at the Heart of the Quality of Life Conversation: Building A Novel Quality of Life Tool to Transform Measurable Data and Improve Insights into Obstetric Fistula

                    01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
                      Susanne Neher
                      Program ManagerOperation Fistula
                      Susanne is an operations specialist and researcher with ten years’ experience in small- and medium-sized nonprofits. She is currently the Program Manager at Operation Fistula. Utilising her experience in operations and program implementation, coupled with an MSc in Women’s Health, she works to support and strengthen interventions related to obstetric fistula, maternal health, and sexual and reproductive rights. She is passionate about inclusive health care, reproductive rights, safe birth/parenthood, gender, health policy, and capacity building. Her work with Operation Fistula, and her dissertation (“Improving quality of life: Utilizing patient perspectives to identify themes for a standardized quality of life measurement tool specific to obstetric fistula”), have helped fuel her belief that strong monitoring and evaluation systems should be accessible to organizations of all sizes, and that investing in data management capacity on the frontlines is the key to sustainable interventions.
                      01:45 PM
                      Social

                      Short Break

                      01:45 PM - 01:50 PM
                      01:50 PM
                      Breakout

                      UNAIDS Inequality Visualization Platform: A First-of-Its-Kind Public Good for Multi-Dimensional Visualization of HIV/AIDS Health Equity Data

                      01:50 PM - 02:20 PM
                        Katherine Lew
                        Chief Data OfficerBAO Systems
                        Ms. Lew brings over 15 years of public health experience with an emphasis in health information systems, data management, and data analytics, visualization and use. Before joining BAO Systems, she supported NGO country programs and headquarters with customization and implementation of data analytics platforms to drive program adaptive management and improvement. Having worked in multiple countries across Asia and Africa, she has keen insight into the business requirements of our clients. Ms. Lew serves as a conduit between clients, product management, and product development, helping to drive strategy and improve product functionality to meet client needs.
                        Sam Garman
                        Data Science Practice LeadBAO Systems
                        Mr. Garman has over 15 years of experience spanning data science and analytics, data management, applied economic research, and information systems development. As BAO Systems’ Head of Data Science & Analytics, Sam provides leadership on enhancing BAO’s portfolio of products and services for advanced analytics such as self-service data preparation and automated machine learning. His work with clients covers the full data science life cycle from business and data understanding to modeling/visualizing to deployment and monitoring. Samuel’s peer-reviewed research has appeared in the International Journal of Forecasting and the Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems and has been presented at numerous conferences and universities. He is based in Brussels, Belgium.
                        Breakout

                        Advancing Universal Health Coverage and SDG3 Through Digital Health: A Kenyan Case Study on the Use of Telemedicine to Serve Underserved Communities

                        01:50 PM - 02:20 PM
                          Roy Bore
                          CEOHealthX Africa
                          Roy Bore is CEO of HealthX Africa, a digital-first primary healthcare service delivering on the vision of a Doctor for Every Kenyan, in support of the national goal of Universal Health Coverage and SDG 3. Roy has a long history of successful entrepreneurship and leading fiscally-efficient start-up and established teams that deliver on their goals. This includes early roles as investment analyst (Dyer and Blair), accountant (Diageo), Senior Associate (PwC), rising rapidly in leadership to Planning and Business Controller at VIVO Energy, Finance Manager at Freight Forwarders Group, and Director of Finance at Equity Bank Kenya. Roy has led the HealthX team since February 2023, bringing his finance acumen and entrepreneurship eye to rapidly and sustainably scale primary healthcare telemedicine across communities in Kenya.
                          Breakout

                          Empowering Literacy Through Innovation: The Impact of the Literacy Pen

                          01:50 PM - 02:20 PM
                            Vanessa Portilla
                            Chief Operations OfficerWorld Literacy Foundation
                            Vanessa Portilla is a social communicator and journalist with a Master’s degree in marketing. With extensive experience in communication for development and project management in education, Vanessa has worked on numerous initiatives in Colombia and Africa. She is dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to underserved communities, leveraging her expertise to drive impactful change. Currently, she is part of the World Literacy Foundation team, where she leads and supervises international operations, ensuring the successful implementation of literacy programs worldwide. Throughout her career, Vanessa has been deeply involved in leveraging digital tools to enhance educational outcomes. Her work in Colombia and Africa has included the implementation of digital literacy programs, the integration of educational technology in under-resourced schools, and the development of online learning platforms tailored to the needs of diverse populations.
                            02:20 PM
                            Social

                            PM Coffee Break

                            02:20 PM - 02:40 PM
                            02:40 PM
                            Breakout

                            Innovation for Community Empowerment: Feedback, Complaints and Response Mechanism in MENA

                            02:40 PM - 03:10 PM
                              Maria Pervova
                              Business Development ManagerSurveyCTO
                              Maria Pervova leads the business development team at SurveyCTO, a digital platform that empowers organizations to build secure, data quality enhancing workflows to drive their social impact. She consults iNGOs on digitization with the goal of scaling projects and improving lives. Maria’s prior experience spans tech, nonprofit, education, and government consulting. She speaks five languages and has a dual degree in economics and international development.
                              Sarah Chalhoub
                              Digital Programmes AdvisorOxfam GB
                              Sarah Chalhoub is a Digital Programmes Advisor at Oxfam, with 9 years of experience in the non-governmental sector. Her expertise encompasses Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), Information Management, and Digital. Currently, she supports country offices in their digital transformation, providing capacity-building on tools such as SurveyCTO and supporting the development of robust management information systems. Sarah also works on advocacy and influencing initiatives for digital rights. She has a passion for technology and digital, and actively pursues opportunities to expand her knowledge in this area. Sarah’s main goal is to facilitate the integration of secure and equitable digital technologies to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness
                              Breakout

                              Using AI for Social Impact

                              02:40 PM - 03:10 PM
                                Sandra Topic
                                AI for Good LeadAmazon Web Services (AWS)
                                Sandra Topic is a techno optimist and a supporter of finding new ways to use technology for solving the world’s "to do list". She moved her tech career from Swiss Alps to sunny California, to Warsaw, and Warsaw to London in pursuit of meaningful work, social impact projects and great people. Or just interesting art galleries and good food. Sandra's journey includes social entrepreneurship, AI and cybersecurity implementations across the commercial and public sector, and leading sustainability and AI efforts in tech companies. Now, at Amazon Web Services, she leverages her engineering background to drive social impact with technology, focusing on AI and Machine Learning.
                                Breakout

                                Advancing Maternal and Child Health through Geospatial Innovations

                                02:40 PM - 03:10 PM
                                  Hafiz Yaro
                                  Technical AdvisorPathfinder
                                  Hafiz is a medical doctor with over six years of progressive experience in planning and implementing Health Systems Strengthening, RMNCH+N, TB/HIV, and immunization (childhood preventable diseases and COVID-19) programs funded by USAID, FCDO, BMGF, MacArthur Foundation and Global Fund, in both humanitarian and development sectors; working closely with stakeholders in private and public sectors to improve service delivery, leadership and governance and financing in the health sector. He has an unmatched background in result-oriented programming, providing programmatic and technical oversight to programs, and using routinely generated data to make data-driven decisions. He is currently working with Pathfinder, where he provided support to the Kano state government's efforts to enhance COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, uptake, and utilization through the MacArthur Foundation ACCESS Project in 2021. He provided technical assistance to the state's COVID-19 task force on vaccine deployment, service provision, risk communication, community engagement, and managing vaccine logistics. Presently, he is leading the technical delivery of the Gates Foundation-funded GeoST4R Investment, which is being implemented by Pathfinder, GRID3, DSN, and Natview Foundation. The project aims to deploy geospatial data and technologies for RMNHCN microplanning and decision support, as well as leveraging data across different programs to aid the strategic deployment of high-impact interventions such as RI, ANC, and FP.
                                  03:10 PM
                                  Social

                                  Short Break

                                  03:10 PM - 03:15 PM
                                  03:15 PM
                                  Breakout

                                  Practical Considerations for Developing and Testing AI Solutions for Data Use and Decision Making Above the Point of Care

                                  03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
                                    Tyler Smith
                                    Co-Founder and Chief Technical OfficerCooper/Smith
                                    As a health economist and policy advisor, I’ve supported governments and organizations to apply data in a variety of ways to address real-world challenges and support more informed decisions. Methods have included program evaluation, study design, policy analysis, cost and cost-effectiveness analysis, economic modeling and forecasting, systems development and clinical research coordination. Regardless of technique, the ultimate goal has always been the same: apply the right data and tools to answer the right questions. Prior to Cooper/Smith I served as Health Economist and Special Advisor for Efficiency, Accountability, and Strategic Planning to the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (S/GAC), US Department of State. In this role, I was the technical lead for the restructuring of the PEPFAR Country/Regional Operational Plan (COP/ROP) process. I was also the lead for the PEPFAR Expenditure Analysis (EA) Initiative and supporting systems, in 2012 institutionalizing the first cross-agency, results-linked financial accounting system within the U.S. Government development portfolio. In addition to my time at the State Department, I've served as Health Economist for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), research consultant for CARE (USA) and ACCESS Development Services (New Delhi, India), and Clinical Research Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). I have published numerous think pieces and blog posts on health economics, AI, tech, and global development including in the New York Times.
                                    Breakout

                                    What Really Drives Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence? SBC Insights and Approaches from Mexico and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

                                    03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
                                      Sarah-Jean Cunningham
                                      CEOMAGENTA
                                      Sarah-Jean is a social and behaviour change (SBC) communications expert and CEO and co-founder of MAGENTA, a leading women-led SBC agency working in some of the hardest to reach development settings. MAGENTA was founded with a mission to disrupt the space of behavioural change communication, combining scientific rigour and technological innovation. Sarah-Jean’s vision is underpinned by over 15 years of research and communications experience across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean. She has advised a diverse range of governments and international organisations on enhancing their communications interventions in support of broader policy objectives. In addition, she sits on the board of several not-for-profits, promoting education for women and freedom of speech. Sarah-Jean holds a Master's in Engineering from the University of Cambridge with a scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is also a guest lecturer on Strategic Communications at Kings College London, Department of War Studies.
                                      Breakout

                                      AI Driven TB Case Finding in Nigeria

                                      03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
                                        Okey Okuzu
                                        Founder/CEOInStrat Global Health Solutions
                                        Okey Okuzu is an accomplished healthcare visionary that has improved healthcare delivery to underserved markets and populations using emerging technologies. Okey founded InStrat Global Health Solutions in 2010 to focus on Global Health Innovation by identifying and deploying technology-based healthcare solutions to underserved markets. He has successfully driven mobile health innovation in Africa through the successful commercialization of multiple health technology platforms including the following: the first scaled introduction of facility based electronic health records system to over thousands of primary health facilities; the development, deployment and scaling of a early warning disease surveillance and notification system; a mobile health worker learning application that has now been used to train over 10,000 health professionals; a fully home-grown health insurance management system developed to comply with Nigeria’s Contributory Health Insurance Laws. Okey was a Strategy and Innovation lead at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. where he was responsible for identifying opportunities to innovate its strategic Managed Markets business models. Prior to Novartis, Okey spent approximately ten years in leadership positions at Pfizer Inc’s worldwide headquarters in New York developing business strategy for its lead division. Okey also had extensive careers in investment banking and financial services in Africa working with organizations like JP Morgan Chase (Capital Markets) on privatizations, debt and equity issues as well providing project structuring advice to major corporations across Africa. Okey holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Lagos, Nigeria and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Columbia Business School, New York.
                                        03:45 PM
                                        Social

                                        Short Break

                                        03:45 PM - 03:50 PM
                                        03:50 PM
                                        Breakout

                                        Machine Learning in Practice: Operational Lessons from South African Healthcare Facilities

                                        03:50 PM - 04:20 PM
                                          Sibongakonke Dlamini
                                          Program AnalystPalindrome Data
                                          Sibongakonke works with Palindrome Data, a consulting firm specializing in Data Science that delivers machine learning digital solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. In her role as a Program Analyst, she focuses on translating data science findings for practical application. She recently earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Imperial College London in 2023. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology from the College of the Atlantic in the United States. Her experience encompasses a variety of research topics in academia, with her most recent publication centering on biomedical research and genetics.
                                          Breakout

                                          Digital Transformation for Empowering Communities: Building a Sustainable Silver Economy Ecosystem in Panama

                                          03:50 PM - 04:20 PM
                                            Arletty Pinal
                                            CEOGenos Global Consulting
                                            Dr. Arletty Pinel is the CEO of Genos Global Consulting and Associate Researcher of the PGES Foundation (Fundación de Generación de Energía Social). She is a global health expert with recognized expertise supporting programs in over 100 countries. With over twenty years of experience in digital transformation for health systems strengthening across most regions of the world, she is an internationally recognized authority in translational innovation that bridges health, social development, and technology. She is co-editing her forthcoming book, "Digital Transformation and Equitable Global Health: A Future Ready Perspective," to be published by Elsevier in 2025. A Panamanian national, Dr. Pinel's professional trajectory includes leadership positions at major global organizations. She has served as the Director of Telemedicine and eHealth at iCarnegie, a subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University, Chief of Reproductive Health at the United Nations Population Fund in New York, and Founding Director for Latin America and Eastern Europe at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in Geneva. As a social entrepreneur, Dr. Pinel has spearheaded multiple initiatives, including the E-Silver, a coalition committed to promoting the silver economy as an instrument of inclusion, participation, and local economic revitalization using digital technologies. She is the Ambassador for Aging 2.0 Panama, an International Partner of the World Business Angels Investment Forum, the National Expert for the World Summit Awards, and a member of the Global Think Tank on factors impacting the large-scale uptake of person-centered digital (assistive) technology for older people with care and support needs.
                                            Breakout

                                            Digital Public Health Supply Chains: Learning from the Past and Creating the Future

                                            03:50 PM - 04:20 PM
                                              Dale Mcallister
                                              Director Information TechnologyConnexi
                                              As a Director IT at Connexi and a Senior Consultant and Program Director at Blue Plan Consulting, I have over 25 years of experience in IT and digital transformation. I lead complex and strategic projects and programs that deliver value and impact for my clients and stakeholders across various sectors, such as restaurant, mining, food, and supply chain. My core competencies include customer relationship management (CRM), consulting, strategic IT management, digital transformation, project design and planning, and strategic planning for transformations. I have a master's degree in innovation and change leadership from York St. John University, currently pursuing a PHD, a certificate in design thinking from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a PMP certification from Project Management Institute. I am passionate about leveraging technology, innovation, and change to create solutions that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and business performa
                                              04:20 PM
                                              Social

                                              Transition to Plenary Room

                                              04:20 PM - 04:25 PM
                                              04:25 PM
                                              Plenary

                                              AI-enabled Decision Support: An Open Source Platform Use Case and Demo

                                              04:25 PM - 05:10 PM
                                                Paul Bhuhi
                                                Managing DirectorVantage Health Technologies
                                                Paul has over 30 years’ experience in senior executive roles and acts as a coach in helping companies through digital transformation, consulting/ advisory, innovation and building effective go to market models. Paul has been a Partner in various global consulting and technology firms where he has led these enterprise business both at a regional and global level with Go to Market, Strategy, and Delivery accountability across many verticals. He is a passionate, customer focused leader leading through values-based leadership. As the managing director of Vantage Health Technologies, part of BroadReach Group Paul oversees a team of experts who create and deliver solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Paul’s mission is to harness health technology that empowers human action.
                                                05:10 PM
                                                Social

                                                Networking Cocktail Event

                                                05:10 PM - 07:00 PM

                                                Sessions on Oct 11, 2024

                                                08:00 AM
                                                Social

                                                Doors Open - Light Breakfast & Networking

                                                08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
                                                09:00 AM
                                                Plenary

                                                Welcoming Remarks

                                                09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
                                                  Busoye Anifalaje
                                                  PresidentBAO Systems
                                                  Busoye is a solutions architect with over 10 years of experience in health systems database design, training, and deployment. He has supported the design and implementation of DHIS2 health systems in several countries and worked on multi-country DHIS2 implementation for NGOs. He is an informatics specialist with distinct expertise in effective deployment of teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-level international development projects.
                                                  09:15 AM
                                                  Plenary

                                                  AI-Powered Platforms: Personalized Health Interventions in Underserved Populations

                                                  09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
                                                    Debbie Rogers
                                                    CEOReach Digital Health
                                                    Debbie Rogers, a dynamic leader passionate about advancing mobile technology for health, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as CEO of Reach Digital Health and a board member of Turn.io. Her leadership tenure at Reach, spanning over a decade, has demonstrated her ability to drive innovation, deliver impactful solutions, grow the organisation, and expand its programme to new African territories. Recently, under her leadership, Reach was successfully granted institutional funding, including The Skoll Award and a generous gift from Mackenzie Scott. She is also passionate and dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology sector, particularly in Africa.
                                                    09:45 AM
                                                    Plenary

                                                    AI Assisted Needs Assessments: Improving Data Collection, Analysis, and Response with AI

                                                    09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
                                                      Steven Dixon
                                                      M&E AdvisorInternational Medical Corps
                                                      Steven is an M&E specialist with more than 7 years of experience working as a researcher, independent consultant, and M&E Manager in both local and international NGOs. Experienced in mixed methods research, he has led several evaluations of multisectoral humanitarian projects, as well as co-authored peer reviewed studies on cross-border aid and the localisation of humanitarian action. Steven combines his M&E experience with knowledge in information technology, visualisation, mapping, and data science to synthesise and intuitively convey project information to all audiences. Previously working with NGOs such as Solidarités International and Norwegian Refugee Council in Beirut, Lebanon, Steven is one of International Medical Corps’ global M&E Advisors. Increasingly, Steven is involved in innovation, application development, and AI technologies and is currently working on a series of initiatives to improve the collection, analysis, and application of humanitarian data for improved delivery of aid.
                                                      10:15 AM
                                                      Social

                                                      AM Coffee Break

                                                      10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
                                                      10:30 AM
                                                      Plenary

                                                      Transforming Humanitarian Response with Cutting Edge AI and Open Source Platforms

                                                      10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
                                                        Derya Sever
                                                        NLP/ML LeadData Friendly Space
                                                        Derya Sever currently works as the NLP/ML lead at Data Friendly Space working with the NLP team to develop cutting-edge AI based products and continuous development of NLP/ ML solutions in the humanitarian and development space including the DEEP platform and development of end-to-end generative AI product, GANNET. Previously, experienced in analyzing and enhancing complex processes, especially in healthcare systems of low-middle-income countries. From manufacturing to delivery, she has crafted strategies for adaptive and transformational change to sustain project outcomes at organizations such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and IDA Foundation. In her last role at Pendulum Systems, Derya worked as the technical product lead to develop an AI-based intelligent demand forecasting product for low-middle-income countries . She holds a PhD in Operations Research from EindhovenUniversity of Technology (NL).
                                                        11:00 AM
                                                        Breakout

                                                        Better Data for Better Health

                                                        11:00 AM - 11:35 AM
                                                          Vidya Mahadevan
                                                          Senior Data Governance AdvisorUSAID
                                                          11:00 AM
                                                          Breakout

                                                          Panel: Innovations, Challenges and Impact in AI and Data-Driven Public Health & Development

                                                          11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                            Blake Hansen
                                                            Senior Implementation Manager / Doctoral Research StudentBAO Systems
                                                            Blake is a Senior Implementation Manager at BAO Systems and Public Health Doctoral Candidate at London School Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. He has nine years experience as an implementation team lead for information systems aiming to provide a high quality evidence-base to drive organisational and programmatic decision-making. Blake helps lead all aspects of implementation from discovering client requirements, architecting solutions, system customisation, team, product & resource management, training, deployment and support. For his doctoral research, Blake is interested in data-use, implementation science, and data analytics applied as a means for evaluating the efficacy of the DREAMS intervention targeting HIV incidence amongst adolescent girls and young women. Outside research and work, it's all dog walks, barbecues and playing with the family.
                                                            David Akpan
                                                            Deputy DirectoreHealth Africa
                                                            David holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health Project Management from LIGS University, Hawaii. He also holds three Master Degrees in Public Health from the University of Roehampton, London; Humanitarian Aid and International Cooperation from KALU Institute in Spain; and Project Leadership and Systems Thinking from Cornell University, New York. David has a first degree in Environmental Education from the University of Calabar, Calabar - Nigeria.
                                                            Rodolfo Melia
                                                            Principal/System ArchitectKnowTechTure SL
                                                            As the Principal/System Architect at KnowTechTure.com, I've led the development of open-source health platforms and their global implementations for organizations like Engender Health, Fos Feminista, IPPF, JHPIEGO, PSI, and Save the Children. KnowTechTure uses open source solutions like DHIS2, HapiFHIR, Moodle, OperHIM and Superset to architect solutions in the Health Space. Recently, we've begun creating GenAI bots for sexual reproductive health. Before KnowTechTure, I deployed collaboration and information sharing systems, as well as lead various ERP implementations in various international NGOs. I have deep insight into the technology landscape and international non-profit operations
                                                            11:30 AM
                                                            Social

                                                            Short Break

                                                            11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
                                                            11:35 AM
                                                            Breakout

                                                            Innovative Tech-solutions for Non-Communicable Disease Control: Insights from Ghana

                                                            11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
                                                              Marijn Bergsma
                                                              NCD Innovations LeadPharmaccess
                                                              I love approaching challenges with innovation, an open mind, and lots of persistence. I’ve worked at the nexus of technology, startups, investment, and innovation across Sub-Saharan Africa for 15 years and am the co-founder of tech enabled startups in Tanzania, Ghana, and Rwanda. In my current role at PharmAccess, a development organization operating in Amsterdam, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and Tanzania, I focus on enabling innovation in the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) space, which is a huge burden in Africa on both cost and health outcomes. Separate from my work with PharmAccess, I manage an innovation fund in Mozambique, financing over 60 startups. I live together with my wife and three children in Haarlem, the Netherlands. About PharmAccess: PharmAccess is a development organization dedicated to improving access to affordable, quality healthcare in Africa, with offices in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania (Mainland and Zanzibar), and The Netherlands. PharmAccess contributes to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through digital technology, data utilization, private-public partnerships, and investments to strengthen health systems. Recognizing that the private sector provides 50% of healthcare in Africa, PharmAccess focuses on private sector development and investment to achieve UHC.
                                                              Breakout

                                                              Unlocking Innovation in Global Health

                                                              11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
                                                                Walter Kerr
                                                                Co-Founding Executive DirectorUnlock Aid
                                                                Walter Kerr is the co-founding co-executive director of Unlock Aid. He previously worked for the U.S. State Department, the Global Fund, and the technology company Zenysis Technologies.
                                                                Breakout

                                                                Enhancing Polio Campaign Planning and Monitoring: PlanFeld Use Case in Nigeria

                                                                11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
                                                                  David Akpan
                                                                  Deputy DirectoreHealth Africa
                                                                  David holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health Project Management from LIGS University, Hawaii. He also holds three Master Degrees in Public Health from the University of Roehampton, London; Humanitarian Aid and International Cooperation from KALU Institute in Spain; and Project Leadership and Systems Thinking from Cornell University, New York. David has a first degree in Environmental Education from the University of Calabar, Calabar - Nigeria.
                                                                  Atef Fawaz
                                                                  Executive DirectoreHealth Africa
                                                                  12:05 PM
                                                                  Social

                                                                  Lunch & Networking

                                                                  12:05 PM - 01:00 PM
                                                                  01:00 PM
                                                                  Breakout

                                                                  The Emerging Intersection of Health Equity x Cloud Technology

                                                                  01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
                                                                    Kat Esser
                                                                    Principal, Global Health AWS Social Responsibility & ImpactAmazon Web Services (AWS)
                                                                    : Kat Esser, MID has held innovation leadership roles for over two decades across industries and organizations including; Amazon. .Deloitte, Kaiser Permanente Calvin Klein and Martha Stewart. Currently, she serves as Principal, Social Responsibility & Impact on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) team. In this role, Kat leads the strategy and implementation of initiative aimed at achieving global social impact at scale using equitable technology. Kat holds a master’s degree in industrial design from Rhode Island School of Design and a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from Lafayette College.
                                                                    Josh Lee
                                                                    Partner, MonitorDeloitte
                                                                    Josh, partner, Deloitte Consulting LLP, leads the firm’s health care strategy practice. He holds extensive experience in strategy formulation, large-scale transformation, operations, and organization strategy in the global health care industry.
                                                                    Heather Nelson
                                                                    Managing DirectorDeloitte
                                                                    Joanna Wardzinski
                                                                    Global Business Development Head, Healthcare and NonprofitsAmazon Web Services (AWS)
                                                                    Bryn Davies
                                                                    Chief Business Development OfficerProximie
                                                                    Breakout

                                                                    Integrating Digital Technologies for Enhanced Community Engagement in Routine Immunization: Baseline Findings from Kano State, Nigeria

                                                                    01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
                                                                      Amina Ahmad K.U Nagogo
                                                                      Founder/CEODatharm
                                                                      Amina Ahmad K.U Nagogo is a Software Engineer, Social-Tech Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Datharm, a company building digital tools and providing platforms for data capture, collation, and analysis to enable data-driven decision making by government agencies, development partners, policymakers and other stakeholders in the public health and education sector. As the Founder of Datharm in Nigeria, Amina has led the company to achieve significant milestones. Under a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-supported grant, Datharm developed data-driven digital platforms for the Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation of the BHCPF Health Financing Initiative. This initiative allows entities like the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA), the National Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT), and the Ministerial Oversight Committee of the Federal Ministry of Health (MOC) to access real-time information on healthcare delivery, including emergency medical data and ambulance services. It also tracks and manages the utilization of funds for basic healthcare services and facilitates reporting and information sharing among stakeholders. Datharm also partners with the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) to prioritize decision-making and accountability around key health and nutrition data. The organization leverages the diverse experiences of its team in software engineering, management, research, and data analysis to enrich its initiatives across Nigeria's 36 states. In maternal and child health, Datharm collaborates with UNICEF under the GAVI Health System Strengthening MOU to reduce zero-dose children. They use digital tools to enhance healthcare service delivery to pregnant women and reach non-compliant patients in rural communities. A Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant supports Datharm in using digital technology to strengthen routine community engagement for immunization through Community Resource Groups (CRGs) and traditional leaders. In education, Datharm under the leadership of Amina, designed and managed the Education Management and Monitoring System for the Ministry of Education, overseeing over 50,000 public school students in northern Nigeria. She also developed a tracking tool for the Nigeria Partnership for Education Project (NIPEP), funded by the World Bank and coordinated by USAID, to effectively track progress in girl child education.
                                                                      Nafisa Sani Nass
                                                                      Senior Project AnalystDatharm
                                                                      Dr. Nafisa is a distinguished public health professional with a strong foundation in environmental and child health. She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in June 2005. Committed to advancing her expertise, she earned a Master of Science in Public Health, specializing in Environment and Health, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in November 2013. She further enhanced her credentials with a postgraduate Diploma from the same institution in March 2014. In October 2016, Dr. Nafisa was awarded a Fellowship in the Faculty of Community Medicine of the West African College of Physicians. Her career, spanning over a decade, has been marked by significant roles across various public health domains. Starting as a resident at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, she served from February 2010 to January 2017, providing clinical services in urban and rural primary health care, DOTS, HIV, and child welfare clinics. Dr. Nafisa's leadership capabilities were evident during her tenure as Assistant Director, Public Health/Neglected Tropical Disease Coordinator at the Katsina State Ministry of Health, Nigeria (2017-2018), and as Director of Primary Health Care at the Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency, Nigeria (2019-2023). Currently, she is a Community Physician at the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, Nigeria. Her comprehensive experience includes community diagnosis and serving as a tutor for Community Health Officers, reflecting her dedication to improving public health outcomes.
                                                                      Breakout

                                                                      Digital Transformation on a Shoestring: A Case Study

                                                                      01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
                                                                        Greg Hawkridge
                                                                        Senior Research AssociateUniversity of Cambridge
                                                                        Greg is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing and Technical Lead for Shoestring, a program designed to help small and medium sized businesses interact with digital technologies in a meaningful way – building their digital skills and confidence, and solving their real problems. Greg’s research work focuses on digital manufacturing technologies, specifically focussing on information and communication technology architectures that allow for flexibility and reconfiguration. Greg has a background in mechatronic engineering with a PhD from Stellenbosch University in South Africa.
                                                                        01:30 PM
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                                                                        Short Break

                                                                        01:30 PM - 01:35 PM
                                                                        01:35 PM
                                                                        Breakout

                                                                        The Data Doesn't Tell the Story, We Do: The Need for Storytelling in a Data-Rich Environment

                                                                        01:35 PM - 02:05 PM
                                                                          Todd Malone
                                                                          Managing DirectorBroadReach Group (Health Development)
                                                                          For over 25 years, Todd has worked around the world helping deliver impact with governments and communities. His extensive experience is grounded in a strong academic background through advanced degrees in health and education and through his long-standing engagement with local communities. Todd currently serves as the Managing Director for BroadReach Health Development and is based in CapeTown, South Africa.
                                                                          Breakout

                                                                          Advancing Community Health Outcomes through a Community-based Information System: A Case Study of the National OVC Management Information System in Nigeria

                                                                          01:35 PM - 02:05 PM
                                                                            Nonye Nwanya
                                                                            Informatics Advisor - Business AnalysisPalladium Group
                                                                            Nonye Nwanya is a seasoned digital health informatics specialist with over 9 years of industry experience in leading and developing innovative digital health solutions. With a background in computer science and information technology, Nonye has demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing electronic medical record systems and digital health solutions for public health interventions, disease surveillance and evaluation programs. Throughout her career, Nonye has excelled in coordinating and leading the development, deployment, and management of electronic medical record systems, including health information exchanges. She has a proven track record of implementing health information systems and engaging stakeholders to facilitate and coordinate digital health program implementations and process improvements. Outside of work, Nonye enjoys traveling and is committed to lifelong learning. She stays abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to remain at the forefront of her field.
                                                                            Seyi Abolarin
                                                                            Strategic Information AdvisorPalladium Group
                                                                            Seyi Abolarin, a Biochemistry graduate with a passion for public health, has leveraged his expertise to spearhead impactful interventions in Nigeria. With a master’s degree in Biochemistry and relevant certifications in public health, data analysis and database management, Seyi's journey as a Strategic Information Advisor with Data.FI has been marked by innovation and dedication. As a key player in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) initiatives, Seyi has pioneered transformative projects, including supporting the development and deployment of the National OVC Management Information System (NOMIS). He presently leads data driven strategies and leverages his expertise in data analysis to drive impactful public health interventions. He is experienced in USAID, FCDO, and CDC funded projects, having gained valuable experience working across different International and National Non-Governmental Organizations on different projects. Beyond his professional endeavors, Seyi's love for family and his passion for children's intervention drive his commitment to making a difference. With a focus on leveraging technology and data for social good, Seyi continues to shape the landscape of public health in Nigeria, embodying a dedication to excellence and innovation.
                                                                            Otse Ogorry
                                                                            Country Director, Data.FIPalladium Group
                                                                            Otse Ogorry is a distinguished public health expert with nearly two decades of specialized experience in Health Informatics, Monitoring & Evaluation, and program quality improvement, particularly in the design, implementation, and evaluation of HIV/AIDS, TB, and COVID-19 programs. With a strong track record of providing technical leadership, Mr. Ogorry has been instrumental in setting country-level targets, crafting strategic program interventions, and resolving implementation challenges. His expertise in epidemiology was pivotal in guiding the data analysis that shaped the strategic direction of the PEPFAR Country Operational Plans (COPs) from 2017 to 2022, influencing $1.65 billion in investments. Mr. Ogorry has held numerous leadership roles with the PEPFAR office in Abuja, USAID/Nigeria, and Palladium, where he oversaw all U.S. Government-supported HIV data initiatives in collaboration with the Government of Nigeria, international organizations, and civil society networks. His leadership was crucial in the Nigeria ART surge, digital health systems investments, public health evaluation and resource optimization strategies to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. Mr. Ogorry holds degrees from Bayero University, Kano, and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine/University of London and has extensive experience supporting Nigeria and Senegal.
                                                                            Breakout

                                                                            Catalyzing Climate Tech Innovation in Africa: How AWS and Halcyon Empower Diverse Founders to Build Sustainable Solutions

                                                                            01:35 PM - 02:05 PM
                                                                              Carolyn Vigil
                                                                              Global Lead, AWS Disaster Response, AWS Social Responsibility & Impact Customer EngagementAmazon Web Services (AWS)
                                                                              Carolyn Vigil is the Global Lead of AWS Social Responsibility & Impact Customer Engagement. In this role, she oversees AWS's strategic collaborations and customer engagements focused on leveraging the power of cloud computing and advanced technologies to drive social and environmental progress worldwide. Carolyn has decades of experience in big tech, nonprofit and social impact sectors, with a deep expertise in designing and scaling innovative programs that address complex global challenges. At AWS, Carolyn's work is centered on empowering mission-driven organizations and social enterprises to harness the transformative potential of the cloud. She works closely with nonprofits, NGOs, and purpose-driven startups to provide tailored technical assistance, training, and strategic guidance – enabling them to build scalable, high-impact solutions. Carolyn is particularly passionate about supporting under-served and underrepresented communities, with a focus on initiatives that advance climate action, health equity, and inclusive economic development. She serves on the advisory board of several social impact organizations and is a frequent speaker on the role of technology in driving positive social change. Carolyn holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from George Mason University. She is based in the Washington DC Metropolitan region.
                                                                              Erna Redzepagic
                                                                              Senior Manager for Selection, Sourcing and AlumniHalcyon
                                                                              Erna Redzepagic is a multicultural advocate for social entrepreneurship, with experience living in five countries and working on global social impact projects. At Halcyon, she is the Senior Manager of fellow sourcing, selections, and alumni engagement, drawing on her background in project management, corporate partnerships, and a master’s in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California. Over the past three years, she has connected with the global impact ecosystem to source top impact-driven founders and has been working on Halcyon’s alumni community engagement.
                                                                              02:05 PM
                                                                              Social

                                                                              Short Break

                                                                              02:05 PM - 02:10 PM
                                                                              02:10 PM
                                                                              Breakout

                                                                              When Disaster Strikes: Modernization of American Red Cross Shelter Health Surveillance

                                                                              02:10 PM - 02:40 PM
                                                                                Megan Kill
                                                                                Senior Manager; Implementation & Capacity BuildingBAO Systems
                                                                                Megan Kill is a Senior Implementation Manager at BAO Systems. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of North Dakota and subsequently her master’s degree in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Megan has over 10 years of experience in the international development, humanitarian, and disaster response spaces. As part of her extensive portfolio at BAO Systems, Megan is responsible for the Dharma Platform, a mobile tool used in the health, humanitarian and disaster response sectors for rapid data collection. She has managed the implementation of many full-lifecycle, large scale, digital public health information systems, employing an agile approach to navigate the complexities of architecting and developing sustainable solutions. She excels not only in the technical intricacies of system implementation, but also in developing comprehensive capacity-building materials to facilitate the seamless adoption of these systems.
                                                                                Angela Marie Peralta
                                                                                Health ScientistHite Consulting, Inc
                                                                                Angela M. Peralta is a Health Scientist at Hite Consulting Inc, assigned to CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH). Angela graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Behavior from the University of Florida, and a Master of Public Health from Florida State University. She worked at the Florida Department of Health from 2017 to 2021 in HIV surveillance, and STD surveillance/prevention. Angela joined the Health Studies Section in April 2021. Her current activities at CDC include conducting disaster morbidity surveillance using the National Poison Data System (NPDS), American Red Cross shelter health surveillance, and data modernization of the American Red Cross shelter health surveillance processes. In her free time, Angela enjoys attending spin class, learning how to crochet/amigurumi, and spending time with her family, friends, and miniature schnauzer, Benny.
                                                                                Breakout

                                                                                Leveraging Maps and AI for Enhanced Public Health Surveillance and Disease Outbreak Prediction

                                                                                02:10 PM - 02:40 PM
                                                                                  Clara Raphael
                                                                                  Data AnalystAirtel Nigeria
                                                                                  Clara Raphael is a dynamic data scientist with a deep passion for leveraging data and artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize healthcare systems in Nigeria. With a background in public health, her professional journey has been marked by impactful contributions across diverse data-related roles. She is committed to driving digital transformation across Nigeria's health sector. Her ultimate goal is to elevate the standards of healthcare delivery by developing data-driven innovative solutions that enhance access, affordability, and efficiency. She believes in translating insights into tangible strategies that improve healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities, paving the way for a healthier and more prosperous future.
                                                                                  Breakout

                                                                                  Towards Universal Health Coverage: A Digital Approach to Strengthening Community Health Systems in Tanzania

                                                                                  02:10 PM - 02:40 PM
                                                                                    Desderi Wengaa
                                                                                    Senior Digital & Information Systems DirectorAbt Global
                                                                                    Desderi Wengaa is a Senior Digital Technical Director for Information Systems portfolio at Abt global implementing the Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus Activity. PS3+ supports the Government of Tanzania specifically President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government as a key player in the designing, development, installation, commissioning and supporting of countrywide ICT enterprise systems across Tanzania. These systems include Integrated Financial Management System – Epicor/MUSE used by all 185 LGAs, GoTHOMIS used by more than 1,550 health facilities, FFARS used by more than 30,000 facilities, PlanRep used by all LGAs and Facilities, LGRCIS/TAUSI used by all 185 LGAs to collect own source revenue for more than 200 revenue sources and many other systems. Worked directly with the MOHSW to build capacity, Mr. Wengaa has supported revisions to the national HMIS tools, the national scale-up of the revised DHIS2, and drafting of the National Data Use and Dissemination Strategy. Wengaa further currently supports the Zanzibar Government in Implementing the ZanEMR system, the ZanHFR system and ZanPBRS for planning and budgeting. Wengaa is a public health specialist (Master of Public Health and a Master of Business Administration) with 17 years of technical and leadership experience on Malaria, HIV, TB, STI, and infectious diseases programs for prevention, case management and continuum of care particularly those at risk and marginalized/ minority population (LBGT). I have experience in designing, planning, and strategically implementing health programs focusing on increasing access for quality health services and products by creating synergies across levels in space of Health Information Systems.
                                                                                    02:40 PM
                                                                                    Social

                                                                                    PM Coffee Break

                                                                                    02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
                                                                                    03:00 PM
                                                                                    Breakout

                                                                                    Empowering Health Equity through Digital Innovation: The NG-OpenLMIS Journey in Nigeria

                                                                                    03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
                                                                                      Kikelomo Lambo
                                                                                      Associate Director, Vaccines ProgramClinton Health Access Initiative
                                                                                      Kikelomo Lambo, MPH, MBA is a dedicated and innovative public health leader with over 13 years of experience in strengthening health systems and increasing access to vaccines in Africa. Currently serving as the Associate Director of the Vaccines Program at CHAI in Abuja, Nigeria, she has successfully implemented last-mile vaccine distribution models and led the development of a 10-year plan for Nigeria's transition from Gavi support. Ms. Lambo's career showcases a commitment to evidence-based solutions and collaboration with national and international stakeholders to improve healthcare systems.
                                                                                      Breakout

                                                                                      Changing Lives by Connecting Patients, HCW, Data and Devices Across the Healthcare Ecosystem

                                                                                      03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
                                                                                        Haynes Sheppard
                                                                                        Chief Executive OfficeredgeDx, Inc
                                                                                        Haynes Sheppard, Ph.D. – (Chief Executive Officer, edgeDx) has over thirty years of experience in international public health. For 20 years, Dr. Sheppard was a Research Scientist at the California Department of Public Health, supervising a large HIV diagnostic and research laboratory. He has had a long-term interest in the immunology, natural history, and pathogenesis of HIV infection, HIV vaccine development, laboratory support of clinical vaccine trials, and monitoring of HIV treatment. Dr. Sheppard has conducted numerous laboratory infrastructure and quality improvement projects in Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa, Nigeria, Liberia, Mozambique, Brazil, Haiti/DR, Trinidad-Tobago, Peru, Thailand, and China. At edgeDx, real-time automated reporting of test results and other health data is the major focus of Dr. Sheppard’s activities.
                                                                                        Breakout

                                                                                        Using Machine Learning to Operationalize Innovative Digital Health Solutions to Serve as Early Warning Alerts in Low Resource Settings

                                                                                        03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
                                                                                          Sibongakonke Dlamini
                                                                                          Program AnalystPalindrome Data
                                                                                          Sibongakonke works with Palindrome Data, a consulting firm specializing in Data Science that delivers machine learning digital solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. In her role as a Program Analyst, she focuses on translating data science findings for practical application. She recently earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Imperial College London in 2023. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology from the College of the Atlantic in the United States. Her experience encompasses a variety of research topics in academia, with her most recent publication centering on biomedical research and genetics.
                                                                                          03:30 PM
                                                                                          Social

                                                                                          Short Break

                                                                                          03:30 PM - 03:35 PM
                                                                                          03:35 PM
                                                                                          Breakout

                                                                                          Enhancing Patient Care through Predictive Analytics: Integrating Machine Learning Models into Nigeria's Medical Record System

                                                                                          03:35 PM - 04:05 PM
                                                                                            Gibril Gomez
                                                                                            Health Informatics DirectorPublic Health Information, Surveillance Solutions and Systems (PHIS3)
                                                                                            Gibril Gomez is a distinguished professional currently serving as the Health Informatics Director at the Public Health Information, Surveillance Solutions, and Systems (PHIS3), funded by the PEPFAR program. In this role, he supports the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), USAID, CDC, DoD, and other key partners. Gibril specializes in the development and implementation of health information management and surveillance solutions. His work includes data collection, data storage, analysis, and dissemination, supporting vital public health initiatives aimed at enhancing information systems for effective disease monitoring, response planning, and overall health management. At PHIS3, Gibril leads the design, development, and deployment of Health Information Systems (HIS) and the National Data Repository (NDR) for PEPFAR-supported, non-PEPFAR-supported implementing partners and key government agencies, including the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the National AIDS, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NASCP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. His responsibilities extend beyond traditional directorial duties as he provides strategic oversight to the Health Informatics teams and ensures the seamless execution of program activities. Gibril’s multifaceted background and leadership in digital systems underscore his dedication to advancing healthcare technology and services, not only in Africa but on a global scale. He is committed to leveraging evidence-based approaches to enhance public health outcomes and is eager to further refine his leadership skills through transformative programs. His work is a testament to his passion for driving impactful change in healthcare infrastructure, making a significant difference in public health initiatives worldwide.
                                                                                            Breakout

                                                                                            How Electronic Medical Record Systems Can Drive Digital Transformation

                                                                                            03:35 PM - 04:05 PM
                                                                                              Maria Pervova
                                                                                              Business Development ManagerSurveyCTO
                                                                                              Maria Pervova leads the business development team at SurveyCTO, a digital platform that empowers organizations to build secure, data quality enhancing workflows to drive their social impact. She consults iNGOs on digitization with the goal of scaling projects and improving lives. Maria’s prior experience spans tech, nonprofit, education, and government consulting. She speaks five languages and has a dual degree in economics and international development.
                                                                                              Marta Costa
                                                                                              Senior Product SpecialistSurvey CTO
                                                                                              Marta is a member of the Customer Success team for Dobility. She helps users working at NGOs, nonprofits, survey firms, universities and research institutes achieve their objectives using SurveyCTO, and works on new ways to help users get the most out of the platform. Marta has worked in international development consultancy and research, supporting and coordinating impact evaluations, monitoring and evaluation projects, and data collection processes at the national level in areas such as education, energy access, and financial inclusion.
                                                                                              Breakout

                                                                                              Improving Patient Access to Essential Medicines in Africa: the Role of the Private Sector and Importance of Last Mile Data

                                                                                              03:35 PM - 04:05 PM
                                                                                                Adriana Sousa
                                                                                                Engagement ManagerMaisha Meds
                                                                                                Adriana is an Engagement Manager at Maisha Meds. Her background includes nine years of experience in Business Intelligence and Analytics at a multinational pharmaceutical company, and as a Strategy and Operations consultant at Deloitte. She holds a MSc in Business Administration (CLSBE), a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management in Development Cooperation (UCL), a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Intelligence and Analytics (PBS), and a Bachelor's degree in Economics (UM).
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                                                                                                Transition to Plenary Room

                                                                                                04:05 PM - 04:10 PM
                                                                                                04:10 PM
                                                                                                Plenary

                                                                                                AImagine the Future of Collaboration

                                                                                                04:10 PM - 04:40 PM
                                                                                                  Tom Berry
                                                                                                  Principal Tech Education ManagerAmazon Web Services (AWS)
                                                                                                  Tom Berry is the Senior Manager for Technology Education at AWS Social Responsibility & Impact. He leads the AWS Education Equity Initiative, a global cloud initiative that democratizes access to cloud technology and AI for organizations and researchers seeking to build and scale learning solutions for under-served learners. After serving as a U.S. Army officer, Tom pursued research interests in youth economic empowerment at Yale, recognizing the link between lack of access to education and security issues he witnessed during deployments. He then joined Amazon in a business role leading teams of product managers and data scientists. He shifted into social impact to leading the Amazon Future Engineer program from a 300 US school pilot to a global initiative impacting 3.9 million youth annually. Presently at AWS, Tom continues his emphasis on education equity by empowering builders and researchers closest to learners, to leverage cloud and AI to accelerate their progress. He holds an M.A. in Global Affairs from Yale University and a B.S. in Political Philosophy and Environmental Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
                                                                                                  Kevin Bedeau
                                                                                                  Head of ProductScratch Foundation
                                                                                                  Kevin is a product leader and change agent with over 20 years of experience delivering digital solutions on behalf of for-profit companies, nonprofits and startups in the education sector. He is passionate about educational equity, youth empowerment and community development. Prior to joining the Scratch Foundation, Kevin served as Vice President of Product Strategy at Classroom Inc, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping middle-school aged youth develop literacy and career connection through game-based learning media. Kevin is also a member of the Executive Board of Birthright AFRICA, an organization creating networks of opportunity through cultural exploration for youth across the African diaspora. Kevin holds a BA in Sociology from Cornell University and is a proud Brooklyn native and resident.
                                                                                                  04:40 PM
                                                                                                  Plenary

                                                                                                  Closing Remarks

                                                                                                  04:40 PM - 05:00 PM
                                                                                                    Busoye Anifalaje
                                                                                                    PresidentBAO Systems
                                                                                                    Busoye is a solutions architect with over 10 years of experience in health systems database design, training, and deployment. He has supported the design and implementation of DHIS2 health systems in several countries and worked on multi-country DHIS2 implementation for NGOs. He is an informatics specialist with distinct expertise in effective deployment of teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-level international development projects.