Agenda

Amali is the founder and coordinator of IGF DC-DDHT. She has over 25 years of experience with international internet governance and WSIS processes. She was President of an NGO ISP and Director of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association of BC Canada. She also initiated the North American caucus for WSIS in phase 1. She is also on the Euralo Individuals Association board associated with ICANN. She is an economist and professional accountant with a background in IT.

Dr. João Rocha Gomes is a medical doctor and health economist, having graduated from the University of Porto (Portugal). After medical experiences in Porto, Warsaw and London, he pivoted fully into the digital health space due to his deep-rooted passion for leveraging technology in healthcare. He is also actively engaged in health policy and scientific research, lecturing medical students on the topics of Data and Digital Health. His vision extends to democratizing healthcare access worldwide, utilizing artificial intelligence as a key tool in this pursuit.

Jörn Erbguth is an independent consultant specialising in sustainable innovation and data protection. He was previously CTO of Swisslex AG, the leading provider of online legal information in Switzerland. He has a background in law and computer science. He is affiliated with the University of Geneva, where he completed his PhD on long-term revocable digital credentials using blockchain verification, with a special focus on data protection regulations at the University of Geneva. Jörn is involved in blockchain standardisation at the ITU. He is committed to promoting sustainable innovation with a focus on human rights. He is a board member of Geneva Macro Labs, Entscheidsuche.ch and EDV-Gerichtstag, and a member of the EuroDig Programme Committee and the Senate of the academic blockchain consortium 'bloxberg'.

Carol McDonald is the founder of Gneiss Concept, a consultancy specializing in the mass customization of footwear and apparel manufacturing. With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and sustaining engineering, she leads the IEEE 3D Body Processing Industry Connections and Standards groups, focusing on innovative 3D body processing technologies. Carol's work in these roles is pivotal in shaping the future of manufacturing with advanced digital technologies.

Amado Espinosa MD, MCS, MBA, Phd is a medical informatician dedicated to research, development and implementation of IT systems and their applications for improving the quality and performance of healthcare provider organizations in Latin America. He is Founder and CEO of Medisist, amongst other national and international achievements. He is a member of UN IGF DC DDHT and is a past member of the UN IGF MAG Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group.

Rodrigo is a Chilean MSc health scientist and a BSc medical technologist with experience in clinical and laboratory diagnostics, digital health solutions, and healthcare research. His latest works include the integration of digital health translators into German healthcare settings and the introduction of virtual reality devices as training tools for nurses in Germany.

As a member of the Dynamic Coalition on Data, Health and Technology, Yao is an expert in Internet governance, an advocate of youth in policy-making and a climate change enthusiast. His research interests include entrepreneurship and skills-based education, the role of technology in sustainability and public health, and he is involved in EU-funded multinational projects. In addition, Mr. Yao actively promotes citizen participation in IGF, digital rights, digital identity and climate change initiatives.