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AI-driven Economy

Eduardo Ibrahim is the founder and CEO of Humana AI, a Global Faculty member at Singularity University, and author of the best-seller Exponential Economy.
Recognized as one of the pioneers and beta testers of ChatGPT, Ibrahim stands out for his ability to connect technology, business strategy, and disruptive thinking.

With a career dedicated to empowering leaders and organizations, his work focuses on transforming businesses to thrive in the economy of the future, always guided by innovation and the development of exponential solutions.

Digital Democracy: 29 Years of Electronic Voting in Brazil

Information Technology (IT) executive and certified Project Management Professional (PMP), member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the United States and the PMI Federal District Chapter in Brazil. Co-author of the Electronic Voting Machine project for the Brazilian Electoral System and author of the book O Quinto Ninja. Holds an Executive MBA in Information Technology from TWA/Conhecer, a postgraduate degree in Systems Analysis and Computer Networks from the Catholic University of Brasília (UCB), and a bachelor´s degree in Mathematics from the University Center of Brasília (UniCEUB).

Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards recognizing his contributions to technology and innovation in the public sector, including the Technology, Innovation and Progress Award from the E-Commerce Chamber and George Washington University, the 2009 CIO Award (Government category) from Abril Publishing, and multiple Notabile Awards as one of the most innovative and influential IT professionals in the Brazilian government sector (2010, 2012, 2013). He also received the Digital Citizenship Award from ABRID (2011), the Federal Government IT Professional Award (2012), the Judiciary IT Professional Award (2013), and the Federal Public Service IT Professional Award (2015), among others. He was also honored with the Assis Brasil Order of Merit and recognized in the 4award (2018 and 2019), and was a finalist for the Pico da Neblina IT4CIO Award (2020).

He works as an international consultant in digital elections and biometric identification. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the PMI Federal District Chapter in Brazil, served on the Steering Committee for Brazil’s National Civil Identification initiative from 2017 to 2021, was President of the PMI Chapter DF from 2009 to 2010, and served as Secretary of Information Technology at the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) from 2006 to 2021.

CIO-Topia: Charting the Brave New World of Technology Leadership

Dr. Janet Sherlock is a trusted executive advisor and global thought leader on organizational strategy, digital leadership, and AI and technology advancement. With over three decades of boardroom and C-suite experience, she brings a rare combination of practical leadership, academic research, and forward-looking insight to the stage.
As Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Ralph Lauren until late 2024, Dr. Sherlock built the company’s enterprise AI and analytics function from the ground up, modernized its technology and digital platforms, and oversaw the multi-billion-dollar global e-commerce business. She previously served as CIO at Carter’s, held senior leadership roles at Guess? and ExxonMobil, and led the digital and omnichannel practice at Gartner.
Today, she is Founder & CEO of Org.Works, an advisory firm that helps CEOs, boards, and leadership teams align strategy, structure, and digital capability for lasting impact.
Dr. Sherlock serves on the Board of Directors for BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI), where she chairs the Nominating & Governance Committee and sits on the Audit Committee. She is NACD Board Certified® and Cyber Risk Certified™ and holds a Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC.
From global stages to boardrooms, she speaks on organizational strategy and structure, digital leadership, AI strategy, and the future of the C-suite, giving leaders actionable clarity in an era of disruption.

Real-World Experiences with AI in Global Operations

Nicolás Simone is a senior executive with a vast career in companies such as McDonald’s, Petrobras, Grupo Boticário, Itaú, and AB InBev.

As a CIO, I am passionate about leading organizations in the pursuit of solutions to address both external and internal customer needs and challenges. I have successfully led major digital transformations in global organizations, driving innovation with a strong business focus and value creation, delivering transformative solutions across a variety of industries including consumer packaged goods (CPG), energy, finance, retail, and quick-service restaurants (QSR).

I have a proven track record of building high-performing cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of integrity and innovation that increases engagement. Through my expertise in IT/IS, digital transformation, and information security, I create organizations that excel at delivering digital customer interactions. I have been recognized, invited to speak, and published on these topics.

I take pride in leveraging technology to benefit the business by reducing costs and enhancing system reliability — doing more with less. I am always looking for new opportunities for personal growth as well as for advancing digital maturity and innovation within organizations. I am responsible for managing and designing some of the most widely used digital assets in the world.