Systems Programme Manager at the Climate Group
Damilola Adeyanju is a Systems Programme Manager at the Climate Group, working within the Energy Systems team to advance building decarbonisation and energy efficiency across Europe. She led the flagship Renovation Revolution project — an industry report endorsed by former European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, and later referenced in the IRENA Buildings Renovation Toolkit. A Chartered Energy Manager, Global Future Energy Leader with the World Energy Council, and EU Climate Pact Ambassador, Damilola brings deep expertise in renewable energy systems, storage technology, and market design. She has been recognised by Enlit Africa, the Enlit Power Women Series, and African Outlook Magazine for her leadership in advancing equitable energy access and climate innovation.
Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran.
Dr. Tarun Singhal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran. With over 18 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Singhal’s academic interests include nanoelectronics, optical communication, and AI-enabled intelligent systems. He has published numerous research papers in high-impact journals and conferences indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science, including publications with Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and IEEE. His scholarly contributions also encompass book chapters with reputed publishers such as Elsevier, CRC Press, and IGI Global. Dr. Singhal holds patents in IoT-based technologies, including smart trolleys and environmental monitoring systems. His research aims to integrate advanced electronic device modeling with practical innovations in next-generation communication and intelligent computing systems.
Group Chief Executive, TAI Corp
Adesuwa Imasekha is an award-winning leader with nearly 20 years of experience in investment management, development finance, and corporate strategy. As Group Chief Executive of TAI Corp, she drives energy transition, digital transformation and inclusive economic growth across Africa. She also serves as Director of Technology, Energy & Infrastructure for an African credit fund, leading investments in ICT, clean energy, and smart infrastructure aligned with ESG goals. A trusted advisor to stakeholders, she champions policy reform, gender inclusion, and innovation ecosystems. Adesuwa is also the Founder and President of Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN), one of the country’s foremost women empowerment organisations leading initiatives in financial inclusion, digital skills, entrepreneurship and STEM education, positively impacting thousands of women and girls. Recognized among the Top 100 Leaders in Telecoms & Digital Economy (2024) and a multi-year Accenture Gender Mainstreaming finalist, Adesuwa currently serves on several boards and contributes to the Nigeria Economic Summit Group’s 2025 Committee.
Principal Investigator, Smart Systems Research Laboratory.
Folasade Mojisola Dahunsi is a renowned engineer, academic, and researcher with over 20 years of experience in computer and communication engineering. She holds a PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and is a IEEE and COREN registered Engineer. Dahunsi is a Professor at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), where she serves as a faculty member, Director of Career Services, and the Principal Investigator of the Smart Systems Research Laboratory. Her research interests include communication networks, artificial intelligence, energy optimization, EdTech, and smart systems. Dahunsi has authored over 100 papers and conference proceedings, winning several research grants. She is passionate about mentoring young students, especially girls and women, in STEM-related disciplines. She continues to contribute significantly to Nigeria's academic and technological landscape.
Dean, College of Science and Computing, Wigwe University.
Kingsley Chiwuike Ukaoha is a Professor of Computer Science and Dean of the College of Science and Computing at Wigwe University. With a career spanning over two decades since 2004, he has built a distinguished record in academia, with previous faculty appointments at the University of Benin, Pan-Atlantic University, and as a Visiting Professor at Chandigarh University, India. His research expertise lies in Software Engineering, ICT Mobile Applications, and Telemedicine, supported by a prolific output of 70+ journal and conference publications. Prof. Ukaoha is an active Senior Member of the IEEE and currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the IEEE Nigeria Section. He is a member of the Nigeria Computer Society, Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria and a Fellow of the Global Association for Research and Innovation. Beyond academia, he is dedicated to community service through his long-standing involvement with Rotary International and FRSC Special Marshal.