Agenda

 H.E. Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali is a distinguished statesman whose extensive career in public service has shaped Somalia’s governance and policy landscape. Appointed as Minister of Communications and Technology on April 7, 2024, he also serves as a Member of the House of the People in the Federal Parliament of Somalia, where he plays a key role in national legislation and development. 
He has held several high-profile ministerial positions, including Minister of Livestock, Forestry & Range and Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction & Housing, leading sectoral reforms, infrastructure projects, and sustainable resource management. His leadership in these roles has driven economic growth and resilience in key industries. 
Beyond public service, H.E. Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali has a strong background in the private sector, bringing valuable insights that enhance his governance approach. He is also a dedicated humanitarian, supporting social welfare initiatives through organizations like the Welfare Projects Society and various NGOs, advocating for the well-being of vulnerable communities. 
Academically, he holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from MAHSA University in Malaysia, alongside specialized diplomas from ALISON in Ireland. This solid educational foundation equips him with strategic foresight and analytical skills, enabling him to engage effectively on national and international platforms. 
Since his appointment, H.E. Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali has focused on advancing Somalia’s digital transformation, strengthening digital infrastructure, and positioning Somalia in the global digital economy. One of his key achievements has been the re-establishment of the Postal Department and revival of postal services, a significant step in modernizing the country’s communication sector. 
Through his strategic leadership, policy expertise, and commitment to national development, he continues to drive transformative change, fostering innovation and progress for the Somali people. 

Hon Dr Tatenda Annastacia Mavetera is Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services. Since her appointment, she has caused several projects designed to accelerate universal access to Broadband services to be initiated in Zimbabwe, She has modernised the ICT Policy for  the Country, to take into account emerging technologies.  
Before being appointed Minister, Hon Dr Mavetera was a member of the Pan African Parliament, where she was the first Vice President of the Youth Caucus.  She is passionate about bridging the gender digital divide in Zimbabwe.  She initiated the youth caucus in Zimbabwe’s 9th Parliament of Zimbabwe,in a bid to see youth issues being addressed.  
In 2021, she initiated a movement dubbed Young Women 4ED, which is designed to ensure that young women are not ignored in all aspects of life. She has also spearheaded the She-Tech initiative, which has seen scholarships being awarded to girls studying  ICTs, in different Zimbabwean Universities. 
She holds an Honours Degree in Management and Marketing and a master’s degree in strategic marketing. She was also awarded a Doctorate in Humane Letters from the International Women’s University in Zimbabwe for the contribution she has made to emancipate women, more importantly, young women in Zimbabwe. She is a strategic marketer and information communication expert who has been in the Information Communication and Transport industry for the past 12 years. 

 Mr. Raúl Hernández is a computer engineer with a Master's degree in Space Studies. He has participated in strategic space projects for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, like the Telecommunications Satellite VENESAT-1 and the Remote Sensing Satellites VRSS-1 and VRSS-2. He worked in the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities (ABAE) in different responsibility roles, including Director of Space Applications.

During his professional career he has behaved as a specialist in the National Center of Information Technologies, as an advisor for the Ministry of Popular Power for Science and Technology in the Information and Communication Technologies area, as well as in space issues, leading the Digital Transformation Policy and Development Plan.

Currently Mr. Raúl Hernandez is the Vice Minister for the Development of Information and Communication Technologies of the Ministry of Popular Power for Science and Technology, since April 2024.

A graduate of the École Normale Supérieure, and a telecommunications engineer, Laure de La Raudière began her career with France Telecom - Orange in 1990 where she held a series of positions: Manager of the "Business Customers" department for the Paris Sud regional division, Director of "Key Accounts" then Director for the Eure-et-Loir department.

After having been an associate in a data mining start-up, Pertinence Data Intelligence, in 2003 she founded Madisy-Conseil, then became executive director of Navigacom, two ICT consulting firms whose core clientele is large "user" enterprises.

Since 2007, Laure de La Raudière has been the Deputy for the Eure-et-Loir (Agir Ensemble), and a member of the National Assembly Economic Affairs Committee. Strongly committed to the multifarious issues surrounding digital technology, she was a co-rapporteur for several information reports. She has also been an elected local representative in Saint-Denis-des-Puits since 2001 and departmental councillor for the Eure-et-Loir since 2015.

Since 2018, Laure de La Raudière has been the co-chair of the National Assembly's "Cybersecurity and Digital Sovereignty" parliamentary task force.

Laure de La Raudière was appointed, on the proposal of the President of the Republic, president of the Arcep, by decree published in the Journal Officiel on 28 January 2021, for a six-year term.

Mr. Célestin KADJIDJA is a Computer Engineer with 30 years of experience in the field of networks and information systems management, particularly in the banking, air transport, and social security sectors.
He initially trained at the Constance School of Engineering in Germany after completing his secondary education at the Lycée National Léon MBA in Libreville, Gabon.

He began his professional career in the early 1990s in the banking sector. He then moved into the field of air transport, followed by the healthcare sector, where he led IT and telecom projects in the area of social security.

In August 2023, he was appointed Chairman of the Regulatory Council of ARCEP Gabon by Brigadier General Brice Clotaire OLIGUI NGUEMA, President of the Transition, Head of State, and President of the Republic of Gabon.

Estudió Ciencia Política y Relaciones Internacionales en el Centro de Investigación y Docencia
Económicas (CIDE).
Después realizó estudios de doctorado en Ciencia Política por la Universidad de Nueva York, donde también se hizo acreedor de las becas Fulbright y McCracken. Fue cofundador de Data Cívica, una organización sin fines de lucro enfocada en el aprovechamiento de datos e información como herramienta de protección y salvaguarda de derechos humanos.
Del mismo modo, cofundó Data4.MX, una empresa que genera y analiza datos a gran escala.
Desde el 2016, ha sido académico del Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) y desde el 2014 del CIDE.
A lo largo de su carrera ha publicado libros, como El consumidor mexicano del siglo XXI: consumo y bienestar y Ciudadanos.mx: Twitter y cambio político en México. También ha sido coautor de distintas publicaciones en México y el extranjero, así como colaborador de Nexos, revista de análisis político y cultural, y de distintos medios de comunicación nacionales.
Dirigió la Agencia Digital de Innovación Pública de la Ciudad de México, un órgano desconcentrado de la Jefatura de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, el cual tiene como objetivo que los datos y la tecnología sirvan como herramientas de inclusión social, para mejorar la atención ciudadana y combatir la corrupción desde el gobierno de la Ciudad. Actualmente, se encuentra al frente de la Agencia de Transformación Digital y Telecomunicaciones.

 Isabelle Mauro is Director General of GSOA that represents the interests of the satellite industry ecosystem. Under Isabelle’s leadership, GSOA and its member CEOs lead the effort to showcase the benefits of satellite communications for a more inclusive, sustainable and secure society - vital to bridging the world’s digital divide, achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and realizing the full potential of the 5G & 6G ecosystem.

Isabelle has 25 years’ experience in the Telecoms and Technology sector, starting at the GSMA, where she was responsible for International & External Affairs for fifteen years. In 2015 she moved to New York to join the World Economic Forum as Head of the Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Industry, managing the portfolio of over 60 Tech companies globally and leading initiatives on inclusive and sustainable digital transformation.

Isabelle is passionate about inclusion and sustainability. She is a Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. Isabelle is also Member of the Advisory Board of Access Partnership and of the High-Level Advisory Board of the DigitalGoesGreen Foundation. She also sits on the Advisory Board of Women in Tech.

Isabelle holds an MSc in European Politics and Policy from the London School of Economics. She is fluent in French, English, Italian and Spanish.