LAXMIEY RAGHUNATHAN | MALAYSIA
Founder of KitaCare Foundation (NGO)
As the Founder of Kitacare, Laxmiey has lead a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a more inclusive and resilient community in Malaysia. I spearhead initiatives focused on youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, education, and social well-being. My role involves shaping the organization’s mission, building strategic partnerships, overseeing program development, and fostering community engagement. |  |
JOHARY MUSTAPHA | MALAYSIA
Founder and CEO | Sustainable Programs, Digital Economy, Cybersecurity Johary sits on board of the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) as its council member, holds an advisory role to the Malaysian Mobile Tech Association (MMTA) and an Industry Board Member of University Malaysia (UNIMY). He also serves as a mentor and judging committee member in the various Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Grant programs to deserving tech companies. Johary is also an angel investor who has invested in a few tech startups based out of Asia. | |
DATUK NITESH MALANI | MALAYSIA
Founder/Chairman @ Entrepreneurship Foundation Malaysia | Entrepreneurship Advocate
Datuk Nitesh Malani is at the helm of SEBA, the leading recognition platform for entrepreneurs in Asia. His focus lies in fostering an ecosystem where innovation thrives and business acumen is celebrated. Leading with a mission to empower and mentor the next generation of business leaders, his role at SEBA is complemented by my stewardship at Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia, where he provide young visionaries with the tools and networks necessary for success. This dual dedication to entrepreneurship reflects a deep-seated commitment to nurturing sustainable businesses and a flourishing community of innovators. | |
MOHAMED KHADAR JAAHUUR | SOMALIA
SLND Youth Ambassador | Community Volunteer | Social Activist (NGO)
Mohamed Khadar Jaahuur is a youth diplomat, community leader, and nonprofit founder with over 12 years of Youth and cross-cultural experience across 19+ countries spanning Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and East Asia. He is the founder of NextGen Community Empowerment, an NGO dedicated to fostering youth development, social impact, and community engagement. Through his leadership, Mohamed has organized international youth events, facilitated cultural exchange programs, and represented Somali heritage on global platforms. He has participated in prestigious initiatives such as the Global Cultural Relations Programme and the World Youth Festival, using his expertise in cultural diplomacy to bridge communities through dialogue, sports, and youth-driven initiatives. Click HERE for more information. | |
KELWIN CHEW | MALAYSIA
Among Asia’s Top 100 Young Talents
Award-winning young professional Including the Top 100 Asia Young Talent Award 2022 and Malaysia APICTA Award 2023. Click HERE for more information and click HERE news. | |
TAN PENG TECK | MALAYSIA
UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge Winner
Tan Peng Teck and Lim Heng Hoe of “Make Water OK” has emerged victorious at the UNESCO Water Resilience Challenge 2024, co-hosted by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) and The Water Agency. | |
METTA RYANNI HIDAYAT | INDONESIA
CADS Sunrise Award - Top Data Scientist in ASEAN, 2022
Metta Ryanni is a winner of CADS Sunrise Award - Top Data Scientist in ASEAN issued by The Center of Applied Data Science (CADS). CADS Sunrise Award recognizes data scientists in ASEAN as true achievers in data, analytics, and AI sectors, who pioneer innovations and enable growth through data, analytics, and AI. Click HERE for more information. | |
LIM YU FONG | MALAYSIA
Top 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneur 2023
Lim Yu Fong was honored for being amongst the TOP 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneur - THE MIYE 2023. Being named among the Top 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs (The 100 MIYE) in 2023 is a significant achievement, recognizing your bold, creative, and innovative contributions to Malaysian entrepreneurship. | |
KHEMPRAKASHSINGH KUSH MOHADEB | MAURITIUS
Ranking 1st Nationally and 9th Globally in the Advanced Financial Management (AFM) paper for the June 2024 ACCA exams. Click HERE for more information. | |
SAWSAN KADHEM ALI ABDULLATIF | BAHRAIN
Winner of the National Project Lamea in 2024
Winner of the National Project LAMEA 3 in 2024. Sawsan was also a candidate for the crown prince international scholarship program. | |
ELNA MERRY ETIENNE-KUMAR | SEYCHELLES
Human Rights Commissioner in Seychelles Elna Etienne-Kumar is a Commissioner of the Seychelles Human Rights Commission and the Founder of Etienne’s Consultancy. Her previous notable experiences include working as the Public Relations Officer for the National Assembly of Seychelles. During her time working for the national parliament, Elna was assigned as the Desk Officer and Secretary to a few International Organisations and Committees. She has also worked as an A-Level Sociology Instructor and Creole Language Instructor at a Local Educational Institution. Furthermore, she has been an active volunteer in several NGOs that support SDG13 and SDG14, and she has contributed towards the creation of policies that guide the work of Committees such as the Environmental Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC) of the National Assembly of Seychelles. As a young woman from a Small Island State, Elna is driven to promote sustainability at all levels and help sensitise the public on how to support the UNSDGs to ensure a better future for all. | |
THANG JOO MING | MALAYSIA
World CIO 200 Grand Champion 2024 / IDC CIO100
James Thang is a highly accomplished professional with an impressive 27-year track record in software development, digital transformation, IT project management, and people management. With extensive international exposure in Asia Pacific, China, and Europe, James has presented to the boards of directors and shareholders of multinational corporations (MNCs) and public-listed companies. Click HERE for more information. | |
LAKSHMI CHAITANYA DATTI | INDIA
Appointment as Jury/judge for Smart India Hackathon-2024
Honored to have served as a jury member for the Smart India Hackathon 2024 – Hardware Edition, hosted at GITAM Deemed University, Visakhapatnam. | |
MOHAMMAD HAJARIAN | IRAN
Awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship under the Horizon Europe program, recognizing excellence in research and innovation
Mohammad Hajarian is a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow and a Professor at the University Carlos III of Madrid. He is a PI of an EU-funded project about developing engaging methods for regulating user behaviors in social media to prevent problems such as fake news, misinformation, online hostility, misogyny, and misunderstanding that can harm human mental and physical health. His research fields are Online Social Networks, Gamification, Human-computer Interaction, Interaction design, Recommendation Systems, Personalization, User Engagement, Data Science, and Online Marketing. Furthermore, he taught 35+ computer courses in several universities and supervised 10+ theses at the graduate and postgraduate levels. He published 50+ articles and books in computer science and software engineering. And his innovative contributions have been exploited in the social media industry.
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PARVEZ ALAM | INDIA
Entrepreneur, Director at PoliCrew | Ex-Amfixo | |
