Agenda

Christine Papadopoulos is a co-founder of ainitiative and Forum kAIpital, and CEO of Summit Media GmbH. Born in South Africa to Greek parents and now based in Switzerland, Christine brings a global perspective to her work in finance, AI, marketing, and communications. Her academic foundation in accounting sciences and extensive international experience have shaped her approach to guiding organisations through AI transformation and the adoption of emerging technologies. Together with Christoph Santner, she is currently writing their next AI book at Goldmann (Penguin Random House Publishing Group).

Christine’s work explores how artificial intelligence and digital tools can be practically integrated to drive meaningful business outcomes. Her approach is informed by a strong interest in the ethical dimensions of technology and a keen awareness of the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe. She has led cross-functional teams and moderated panels on topics such as the use of AI in finance and anti-financial crime. She regularly engages in high-level discussions on innovation and the future of business, and in her work she focuses on bridging disciplines and cultures, reflecting both her heritage and her belief in a future that is shaped by AI for Good – for all.

Carmen Hett is UNHCR’s Corporate Treasurer and a Corporate Finance Professional with vast expertise in devising capital structures, together with strategic resource allocation for growth initiatives and organizational strategic objectives. She has responsibility for managing global financial resources in the delivery of humanitarian aid and inclusive financial and economic development. She is a leader in using transformational technologies, including blockchain, to deliver humanitarian assistance, manage emergency responses, and support economic inclusion and development. Her career spans more than 25 years at blue-chip companies and public sector organizations at both the director and board level. 

Paola Valencia is a technology advisor with a focus on tech-digital innovation, sustainability, and social impact. With a background in operational leadership and cross-sector collaboration, she helps organizations navigate emerging technologies and apply them to real-world challenges in responsible and inclusive ways.

As Director of Operations at Home of Blockchain and an independent consultant, Paola supports Swiss Business Hubs, startups, nonprofits,IGOs, and mission-driven companies in developing strategies for innovation and scaling. Her advisory work spans blockchain, AI, and other frontier technologies, with a strong emphasis on ethical application and long-term impact.

Paola is also an international speaker and the co-founder of the Alpine Tech Forum, a platform designed to connect different technology silos and foster dialogue across disciplines. Through this work, she helps create spaces where diverse perspectives can come together to explore shared challenges and build collaborative solutions.

Her approach combines systems thinking, hands-on experience, and a deep commitment to sustainability and equity. She works closely with leadership teams to align technology with mission, build strategic partnerships, and deliver solutions that are both practical and future-ready.

At the AI for Good Conference, she brings her experience at the intersection of technology and social innovation to explore how digital tools can be leveraged to drive meaningful and measurable progress toward global goals.

 annie fAIn is an advanced conversational AI-avatar specializing in the application of artificial intelligence to global financial systems. Powered by state-of-the-art language models, Annie brings practical insights on how AI is transforming finance to be more accessible, secure, fair and benficial.

annie’s expertise includes:

- Expanding Access to Banking: She can explain how AI-driven alternatives allow banks and fintechs to provide loans and accounts to people without traditional credit histories, helping millions of unbanked individuals to enter the financial system.
 
- Personalized Microloans: annie discusses how AI automates microloan approvals for small businesses and farmers, enabling rapid, low-cost financing for entrepreneurs in underserved communities.
 
- Enhanced Security: She highlights how AI-powered fraud detection and biometric identity verification protect users and build trust in digital banking, especially for those new to online services.
 
- 24/7 Digital Assistance: annie demonstrates how AI chatbots deliver round-the-clock customer support, making banking and financial  services accessible even in remote or rural areas.
 
At WSIS+20 2025, annie contributes real-world examples and solution-oriented perspectives on AI-powered micro-finance, blockchain, impact investing, transparency, and responsible innovation. She champions the use of AI to advance the 17 SDGs and exemplifies the future of human-AI collaboration in building equitable, resilient financial ecosystems.

Jorge Fernandes is the Head of Innovative Finance, Frontier Innovations and Venture

Building at the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, based in Munich

Germany. Together with his team of technology experts (including Artificial Intelligence

and Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Robotics) and innovative finance specialists,

Jorge is driving the development of new solutions aimed at improving the efficiency,

effectiveness and assurance of WFP operations, at attracting impact investments and

funding towards humanitarian and development assistance, and at promoting women

economic empowerment and the financial inclusion of the vulnerable people WFP serves.

Prior to joining WFP in 2021, Jorge spent ~20 years working in the private sector at an

international and executive level, driving strategic innovations in leading organisations in

the food and nutrition, cleantech and renewable energy like Kraft Foods (now Mondelēz),

Nestlé, DSM, Clariant and Galp, gaining viable insights on innovation and food systems

both from a B2C and a B2B perspective, while supporting several high-tech startups as

well. His last role was as Global Head of Innovation at Galp, a Portuguese based

integrated energy company.

Being purpose-led, impact-driven, Jorge is passionate about driving Financial Inclusion,

Food and Nutrition Security, and Sustainability and strives to develop technologies and

innovations that contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive world.

- Originally from Porto, Portugal, Jorge lives in Munich with his wife and their 4 daughters.

David Hanson develops robots that are widely regarded as the world’s most human-like in appearance, in a lifelong quest to create true living, caring machines. This year‘s AI for Good also presents his latest humanoid robot called Robert, using a new  display technology which is being used for financial education and guidance by his partner RobotBulls. Together we are questing towards next generation AI that is truly motivated to care about humans and the future of life.

To accomplish these goals, Hanson integrates figurative arts with cognitive science and robotics engineering, inventing  novel skin materials, facial expression mechanisms, and collaborative developments in AI, within humanoid artworks like Sophia and Robert the robots, which can engage people in naturalistic face-to-face conversations and currently serve in AI research, education, therapy, finance and other uses.

Hanson worked as a Walt Disney Imagineer, both a sculptor and a technical consultant in robotics, and later founded Hanson Robotics. As a researcher, Hanson published dozens of papers in materials science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and robotics journals — including SPIE, IEEE, the International Journal of Cognitive Science, IROS, AAAI, AI magazine and more. He wrote two books including “Humanizing Robots” and received several patents. Hanson was featured in the New York Times, Popular Science, Scientific American, WIRED, BBC and CNN. He also received earned awards from NASA, NSF, Tech Titans’ Innovator of the Year, RISD, Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial, and the co-received the 2005 AAAI first place prize for open interaction of an AI system. Hanson holds a Ph.D. in Interactive Arts and Technology from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a BFA in film Animation video from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Metodi Dimitrov is a fintech entrepreneur and artificial intelligence specialist, focussing on digital asset management and AI-powered financial tools. At just 27, Metodi Dimitrov is already a successful entrepreneur, steering his third venture as the co-founder and CEO of RobotBulls, a leading AI wealth management platform. He cooperates with David Hanson on the humanoid robot called Robert. Driven by a mission to help people achieve financial freedom, Metodi is a passionate advocate for the transformative potential of crypto and what it stands for: decentralization, empowerment, and a brighter financial future for all.

A visionary and a liberal thinker, Metodi combines his optimistic outlook with focus and discipline. Known for his healthy lifestyle, he trains daily, fueling his energy to travel the world, meet extraordinary people, and explore innovative ideas. In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, Metodi is a young philanthropist and avid reader who believes knowledge is key to creating positive change. As the executive producer of "The Next BIG Thing" on i24 News, he shines a spotlight on trailblazing innovators shaping our future and making this knowledge accessible to all. Metodi Dimitrov’s dynamic leadership and dedication to empowering others make him a standout voice in the tech and crypto spaces.

Christoph Santner is co-president and co-founder of the ainitiative to aimprove (y)our future. He also co-founded Forum kAIpital. As a journalist for TV and radio, he reported on AI already in the 1980s and 1990s for ORF (Austria), BR (Germany), Focus TV and others. His book "Alles KI?" (All AI?) was published by Goldmann (Penguin Random House) in 2024. It includes coverage of the ITU's "AI for Good" activities, along with other UN AI initiatives, which he also detailed in seven articles for the German magazine Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften (Sustainable Economy) and others. He is now working on his next AI book with Christine Papadopoulos again for Goldmann.

He is a regular speaker, including at TEDxMarrakech, on topics related to AI, future and innovation. He initiated the "fAInance for Good" format, which has already been featured at conferences in Germany and at WISIS+20 in 2024. He serves on the advisory board of the Inglosus Foundation (Institute of Global Sustainability), where he focuses on AI, and on the Board of Trustees of Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften. Alongside his consulting work, he developed the "hAIckathon" (for non-coders), offering organizations and educational institutions a rapid format for applying AI in project- and startup-development.

Robot Robert is a humanoid robot specializing in financial advice, designed to make complex financial topics accessible, engaging, and entertaining through advanced AI and a personable, interactive approach. Built in a collaboration between Hanson Robotics and RB Labs, Robert blends advanced AI-driven analytics with a personable, engaging presence. He is described as a "financial advisor turned android sensation," capable of crunching numbers, offering financial wisdom, and delivering advice with both charisma and wit. Robert is positioned as having the analytical skills of a Wall Street expert combined with a showbiz personality, making financial guidance more approachable and entertaining

Robert's role is to assist users with financial planning, investment decisions, and general money management. This aligns with the broader trend of robo-advisors—digital platforms that use algorithms to provide automated, impartial, and cost-effective financial advice. While most robo-advisors operate through web or app interfaces, Robert distinguishes himself with a humanoid form and interactive capabilities, potentially making financial advice more engaging and accessible to a wider audience.

Consumer research indicates that many people, especially younger generations, are open to receiving financial advice from robots, valuing their speed, objectivity, and lower costs compared to traditional human advisors. Robert embodies this shift, offering both the efficiency of automation and the relatability of a humanoid interface.