Our Speakers

August 26, 2027 Thursday / Speaker 4 – 12:30am to 1:10pm

Jasleen is a Staff Solutions Architect for Generative AI at Google Cloud, specializing in Agentic AI. With over a decade of experience in Artificial Intelligence, she helps organizations design and implement intelligent agent systems that combine reasoning, retrieval, and orchestration to deliver more accurate, trustworthy, and scalable outcomes.

Before joining Google, Jasleen served as Director and Senior Principal Software Engineer at Dell Technologies, where she led cutting-edge AI initiatives and guided the transition of projects from proof of concept to enterprise-ready products. She holds a Master’s in Data Science from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Stanford University, bringing a rare blend of technical expertise and business strategy.

An inventor with 25 patents in AI, Jasleen is also a recognized voice in the AI community. She speaks at global conferences, writes about applied AI, and mentors practitioners on topics including Agentic AI, RAG and Graph RAG systems, AI testing, quantization, and responsible AI practices.

August 25, 2027 / Speaker 7 – 4:10pm to 4:50pm

Drawing from over a decade of experience at leading technology firms, including Google and Apple, Chris Heemskerk showcases his vision on corporate innovation by heading The Innovation Alliance, a global network of tech executives and innovation leaders.

‍As former Head of Scaled Acquisitions for Google in North America, Chris transformed his business operation into a global center for innovation and operational excellence. Hence, he was asked to serve as an advisor to Google’s Innovation Lab and established a partnership with Harvard Business School to document the lab’s endeavors in two HBS Case Studies in which he features.

‍In pursuit of providing organizations the necessary resources to innovate consistently, he authored The Innovation Scorecard™️, a comprehensive framework that enables firms to maximize their innovation capabilities and discover new growth opportunities.

‍He’s been a sought-after innovation speaker and workshop facilitator internally at Google, including his upcoming external feature at the Arizona Technology Council’s CEO Summit of 2023, co-chaired by Honeywell and Intel.

‍Chris’s educational journey is rooted in his passion for lifelong learning. He holds Executive Certifications in Innovation Leadership from Harvard Business School (HBS), and acquired sponsorship to attend the HBS High Potential Leadership Program of 2019. He’s certified in Design Thinking at Stanford University, and holds an MSc in Marketing from the London School of Business and Finance. Residentially, he alternates between Europe and The United States together with his wife and two-year-old son.

August 25, 2027 Wednesday / Speaker 5 – 2:30pm to 3:10pm

Henna Pryor is an author, executive coach, and workplace performance expert known for her work on mindset, communication, and embracing “good awkwardness”. After a 14-year career as a top recruiter, Pryor transitioned to entrepreneurship, becoming the founder and CEO of Pryority Group, a consulting firm specializing in professional growth. She applies a science-based approach to help corporate leaders and teams improve performance by strengthening their social and mental fitness. Her clients, which include major companies like Google, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorgan Chase, call her their “secret weapon for impossible change”.

As an in-demand global keynote speaker and two-time TEDx speaker, Pryor delivers high-impact, humorous, and insightful talks. Her expertise covers areas such as navigating change, overcoming resistance, improving influence, and developing leadership. Her book, Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You, which focuses on embracing discomfort for growth, has won multiple awards and was named a “Best Book of the Year” by Kirkus Reviews.

Beyond her speaking and coaching, Pryor is a regular expert columnist for Inc. Magazine and a LinkedIn Learning instructor. Her work is frequently featured in prominent media outlets, including The Washington Post, Forbes, and Fast Company. She holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Delaware, an M.S. in Accounting from the University of Virginia, and an executive coaching certification from American University. She lives in Pennsylvania with her family and continues to be a vocal advocate for embracing imperfection for personal and professional growth. Speaker Kit 2025 – Henna Pryor

August 25, 2027 Wednesday / Speaker 2 – 10:20am to 11:00am

S. Charles Bivens is a practical theologian-ethicist, turned techkie, and founder of The Being Human Project, an initiative dedicated to exploring the most pressing question of our time: What does it mean to be human in the age of artificial intelligence?

With a background that integrates theology, depth psychology, anthropology, and emerging technologies, Charles has spent two decades guiding students, leaders, and organizations toward ethical, human-centered innovation. His work focuses on building frameworks for responsible AI, grounded in human dignity, compassion, and flourishing.

Through the Being Human Project, Charles has developed the Humanity Engine—a reflective, process-oriented framework designed to weave ethics into every stage of AI development and deployment. Rather than treating ethics as a compliance checkbox, the framework centers on AHIMSA (non-harm), human moral agency, and the rediscovery of humanity’s purpose in a technological age.

Charles is known for making complex questions approachable and inspiring, helping audiences see technology not as a threat but as an opportunity to re-integrate what has become fragmented in modern life. His speaking style blends philosophy, storytelling, and practical guidance, leaving listeners challenged and inspired to build technology that truly serves human flourishing.

The Being Human Project – Organizational Bio

The Being Human Project is a multidisciplinary initiative at the intersection of AI, ethics, psychology, and anthropology, dedicated to answering a single question: What does it mean to be human?

The project works with technologists, educators, policymakers, and faith communities to:

Develop ethical frameworks for AI and emerging technologies

Create educational resources to equip leaders and developers

Host dialogues and workshops that bring together voices from across disciplines

Its flagship model, the Humanity Engine, helps teams implement ethics not as an afterthought but as a design principle, ensuring technology is developed in ways that reduce suffering, preserve human agency, and foster flourishing.

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