Agenda

Ruth Sidabutar is a Project Officer at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for information and communication technologies. She leads the facilitation and coordination of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process and its alignment with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with multistakeholders. She has dedicated her career in the field of international cooperation, which spans in international organisations, regional organisations, and non-governmental organisations. Before joining ITU, she worked as a Political Officer at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia. She holds a Master’s degree in Cooperation and Development and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations (International Development).

François Grey is an Associate Professor at the University of Geneva and Director of the Geneva Tsinghua Initiative, specializing in the intersection of citizen science, digital technology, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With a background in nanotechnology and a Ph.D. in X-ray physics, he pioneers crowdsourcing platforms for high-level research, leveraging AI and community data to tackle global challenges. Previously holding senior roles at CERN and Tsinghua University, Grey is a recognized leader in Citizen Cyberscience, applying advanced technologies to advance social good and environmental sustainability.

Dunola Mgbachiis the Youth Programme Officer in ITU [previously Project Officer of the Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme in ITU].

She started off her career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley and then Goldman Sachs, during which she also sat on the #iWill Fund Leadership Board influencing UK investment in youth social action, she served as the UK Coordinator of the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network [CYPAN] and was appointed as the U.K.’s delegate to the G(irls)20 Summit, the Youth G7 Summit, Women Political Leadership Forum and other international forums. She founded and led Luton Lights - a charity to economically empower women and girls in Luton, UK from 2018-2023, and she formerly chaired the Avast Foundation Youth Leadership Board.

Dunola was honoured on the 2022 Project Management Institute [PMI]’s Future 50 list of outstanding young project managers across the world, she has also been awarded a UK Women of The Future award and a Freedom of the City of London award for her continuous work to try to empower those who are marginalised in society. She is an alumnus of Royal Holoway University of London [BSc Economics, 2016] and Tsinghua University [Masters of Global Affairs as a Schwarzman in China, 2020].

Dana Cramer is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Young Digital Leaders of Canada and a PhD Candidate at Toronto Metropolitan University researching the future of multistakeholder Internet governance. Dana was a 2025 Rising30, recognizing the Top 30 Under 30 in Canadian public affairs. She is a nationally and internationally awarded researcher and writer. She was the youngest winner of the CRTC’s Prize for Excellence in Policy Research in 2020, and the first person to win the same prize a second time in 2025. Dana has worked with think tanks, areas of the Government of Canada, in the private sector, and with international organizations. Professionally, she specializes in international relations and digital governance. Dana coordinated the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Youth Caucus in 2025, which led to youth being recognized in the United Nations WSIS 20-Year Review as a distinct stakeholder group. She was a member of the Government of Canada’s Official Delegation to the WSIS High Level Event in 2025.

Bongekile Filana is an African Union Media Fellow deployed under the AU Information and Communication Directorate, where she focuses on infrastructure, technology, and digital innovation while amplifying African Union policy developments. She has over six years of experience with the National Youth ICT Council South Africa, where she serves as Chairperson, leading initiatives within the digital policy ecosystem and championing youth participation in policy development. She currently serves as the Smart Africa Youth Chapter Lead for Southern Africa, driving regional collaboration and youth-led digital transformation initiatives

Milla Merazzi is a Junior Policy Advisor in the International Relations Division at the Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM). She works on issues related to data governance and artificial intelligence, contributing to Switzerland’s engagement in international digital policy processes. She holds a degree in Political Science and International Security from Sciences Po Paris.

Elina is a Finnish and French student, who is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations in Geneva. Originally from the vicinity of St. Gallen, she decided to move across the country to study in a more international environment.

She joined GIMUN in 2023 and, after a mandate as Co-Head of Delegation, became President in May 2025. Today, Elina wants to give members of GIMUN the experience she has had: To work in a professional environment, get a first look into international diplomacy and international organisations, and create meaningful relationships.

Prateek Dubey is a Junior WSIS and SDG Project Officer at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), where he supports the technical coordination and operational delivery of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process. He manages the digital platforms and information systems that underpin WSIS reviews and high-level events. With a professional background in engineering across data-focused sectors, Prateek bridges technical implementation with international cooperation. In his role, he facilitates stakeholder engagement and supports the alignment of digital initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring the WSIS process remains accessible and effective for the global community.