LAXMIEY RAGHUNATHAN | MALAYSIA Founder of KitaCare Foundation (NGO)
As the Founder of Kitacare, Laxmiey has lead a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a more inclusive and resilient community in Malaysia. I spearhead initiatives focused on youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, education, and social well-being. My role involves shaping the organization’s mission, building strategic partnerships, overseeing program development, and fostering community engagement. |  |
JOHARY MUSTAPHA | MALAYSIA Founder and CEO | Sustainable Programs, Digital Economy, Cybersecurity Johary sits on board of the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) as its council member, holds an advisory role to the Malaysian Mobile Tech Association (MMTA) and an Industry Board Member of University Malaysia (UNIMY). He also serves as a mentor and judging committee member in the various Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Grant programs to deserving tech companies. Johary is also an angel investor who has invested in a few tech startups based out of Asia. |  |
DATUK NITESH MALANI | MALAYSIA Founder/Chairman @ Entrepreneurship Foundation Malaysia | Entrepreneurship Advocate
Datuk Nitesh Malani is at the helm of SEBA, the leading recognition platform for entrepreneurs in Asia. His focus lies in fostering an ecosystem where innovation thrives and business acumen is celebrated. Leading with a mission to empower and mentor the next generation of business leaders, his role at SEBA is complemented by my stewardship at Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia, where he provide young visionaries with the tools and networks necessary for success. This dual dedication to entrepreneurship reflects a deep-seated commitment to nurturing sustainable businesses and a flourishing community of innovators. |  |
MOHAMED KHADAR JAAHUUR | SOMALIA SLND Youth Ambassador | Community Volunteer | Social Activist (NGO)
Mohamed Khadar Jaahuur is a youth diplomat, community leader, and nonprofit founder with over 12 years of Youth and cross-cultural experience across 19+ countries spanning Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and East Asia. He is the founder of NextGen Community Empowerment, an NGO dedicated to fostering youth development, social impact, and community engagement. Through his leadership, Mohamed has organized international youth events, facilitated cultural exchange programs, and represented Somali heritage on global platforms. He has participated in prestigious initiatives such as the Global Cultural Relations Programme and the World Youth Festival, using his expertise in cultural diplomacy to bridge communities through dialogue, sports, and youth-driven initiatives. Click HERE for more information. |  |
KELWIN CHEW | MALAYSIA Among Asia’s Top 100 Young Talents Award-winning young professional Including the Top 100 Asia Young Talent Award 2022 and Malaysia APICTA Award 2023.
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TAN PENG TECK | MALAYSIA UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge Winner |  |
METTA RYANNI HIDAYAT | INDONESIA CADS Sunrise Award - Top Data Scientist in ASEAN, 2022
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LIM YU FONG | MALAYSIA Top 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneur 2023 |  |
KHEMPRAKASHSINGH KUSH MOHADEB | MAURITIUS Ranking 1st Nationally and 9th Globally in the Advanced Financial Management (AFM) paper for the June 2024 ACCA exams
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SAWSAN KADHEM ALI ABDULLATIF | BAHRAIN Winner of the National Project Lamea in 2024 |  |
ELNA MERRY ETIENNE-KUMAR | SEYCHELLES Human Rights Commissioner in Seychelles |  |
THANG JOO MING | MALAYSIA World CIO 200 Grand Champion 2024 / IDC CIO100
James Thang is a highly accomplished professional with an impressive 27-year track record in software development, digital transformation, IT project management, and people management. With extensive international exposure in Asia Pacific, China, and Europe, James has presented to the boards of directors and shareholders of multinational corporations (MNCs) and public-listed companies. Click HERE for more information. |  |
LAKSHMI CHAITANYA DATTI | INDIA Appointment as Jury/judge for Smart India Hackathon-2024 |  |
MOHAMMAD HAJARIAN | IRAN Awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship under the Horizon Europe program, recognizing excellence in research and innovation Mohammad Hajarian is a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow and a Professor at the University Carlos III of Madrid. He is a PI of an EU-funded project about developing engaging methods for regulating user behaviors in social media to prevent problems such as fake news, misinformation, online hostility, misogyny, and misunderstanding that can harm human mental and physical health. His research fields are Online Social Networks, Gamification, Human-computer Interaction, Interaction design, Recommendation Systems, Personalization, User Engagement, Data Science, and Online Marketing. Furthermore, he taught 35+ computer courses in several universities and supervised 10+ theses at the graduate and postgraduate levels. He published 50+ articles and books in computer science and software engineering. And his innovative contributions have been exploited in the social media industry.
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PARVEZ ALAM | INDIA Entrepreneur, Director at PoliCrew | Ex-Amfixo |  |