Mark Graham is the Director of the Wayback Machine at the Internet Archive, overseeing the preservation of billions of web pages to ensure the longevity of digital information. His career spans roles such as Senior Vice President at NBC News Digital and co-founder of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC).

Alex Skidanov is the co-founder of NEAR Protocol, a scalable blockchain designed for decentralized applications. Prior to NEAR, Alex worked at Microsoft and was the Director of Engineering at MemSQL. His expertise lies in system architecture and performance optimization, contributing to NEAR's mission of enabling open web infrastructure.

Amber Case has redefined how we interact with technology. A pioneer of “Calm Technology,” she has worked with Fortune 500s and governments to design AI, automation, and digital systems that integrate seamlessly into daily life without overwhelming users.

Aya Miyaguchi is the President of the Ethereum Foundation, where she leads efforts to support the Ethereum ecosystem and promote blockchain technology’s potential for positive impact. With a background in fintech and education, Aya advocates for decentralization and open-source development.

Shady El-Damaty is advancing cryptographic identity solutions that enable verification without exposing personal data. His work at Holonym is setting new standards for decentralized identity in finance, governance, and beyond.

Illia Polosukhin co-authored the 2017 paper "Attention Is All You Need," introducing the Transformer model that revolutionized AI and enabled technologies like ChatGPT. At NEAR Protocol, he is building open, scalable infrastructure that integrates AI, decentralized governance, and blockchain-powered public goods.

Juan Benet has been a driving force behind decentralized technologies, advancing protocol design, cryptography, and distributed systems. As the Founder & CEO of Protocol Labs, he has led the development of IPFS, Filecoin, and other open-source projects, shaping the future of peer-to-peer networking & decentralized infrastructure.

Tom Kalil has served as a science and technology policy advisor under Presidents Clinton and Obama, designing initiatives like the National Nanotechnology Initiative and The BRAIN Initiative. As CEO of Renaissance Philanthropy, he supports ambitious projects leveraging science, technology, and innovation to address societal challenges.

From AI ethics to cryptographic security, Allison Duettman leads initiatives that align emerging technologies with public benefit. At Foresight Institute, she connects researchers, funders, and policymakers to develop resilient, open digital infrastructure.

Wendy Hanamura is the Director of Partnerships at the Internet Archive, where she works to expand access to knowledge and preserve digital content. With a background in journalism and media, Wendy has been instrumental in initiatives like the Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration.

Robert Drost is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur, currently serving as Chief Excutive Officer at EigenLayer, a protocol focused on decentralized trust and security in blockchain networks. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and has previously held leadership positions at Sun Microsystems and founded multiple startups.  

Daniel Wolfe leads the UC Berkeley Joint Computational Precision Health Program, fostering collaboration between academia and industry to advance AI and machine learning applications in healthcare and beyond. His work focuses on creating open, interdisciplinary research environments.

Ben Goldhaber is part of the Future of Life Institute, an organization dedicated to mitigating existential risks from advanced technologies. With a background in technology and media, Ben focuses on promoting ethical considerations and safety in the development of artificial intelligence.

Christine Peterson is Co-founder and Senior Fellow of Foresight Institute. She lectures and writes about nanotechnology, AI, and longevity, working as a connector to further key projects.  

Josh has been blending art and technology with his unique career journey since trading web design for glass blowing lessons in 2006. Eventually leading him back into tech as a software developer for NEAR protocol in 2020. 

Kevin Owocki is the founder of Gitcoin, a platform that supports open-source software development through crowdfunding and grants. With a background in computer science and a passion for open-source communities, Kevin has been instrumental in creating sustainable funding models for public goods.

Ann Pace leads Wise Ancestors, an organization dedicated to biodiversity conservation through partnerships with Indigenous communities. Her Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at UC San Francisco focused on studying how specific genetic changes lead to tumor growth. With a background in genomics and decentralized science, she integrates traditional ecological knowledge with modern research to develop sustainable conservation strategies.

Brad Shaffer is a professor and founding director of the UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science. He is also the director and principal investigator of the California Conservation Genomics Project, a coordinated project including nearly 100 scientists from across California that integrates genomics, natural history, and climate resilience into wildlife management policy.

Blending deep tech and regenerative design, Aleksandra Smilek strategizes how emerging technologies can support biodiversity conservation. At Wise Ancestors, she leads initiatives integrating biotechnologies with community-led ecological restoration.

Barry Threw has spent his career at the intersection of technology, art, and public engagement. As Executive Director of Gray Area, he leads immersive media and interactive design projects that explore new ways to merge digital tools with creative expression and community-building.

A longtime advocate for open knowledge, Samuel Klein helped scale Wikimedia’s global platforms and expand access to free information. Now, through Omnipedia and the Public AI Network, he’s developing AI-powered tools that improve how knowledge is created, verified, and governed.

Strengthening governance and security in open-source software, Raymond Cheng develops tools that improve transparency, accountability, and long-term resilience in decentralized development.

Alan Ransil is building decentralized infrastructure to ensure research datasets remain transparent, accessible, and reproducible. Through Devonian, he’s advancing open science and long-term knowledge preservation.

David Dao develops AI-powered funding models for conservation. At GainForest, he combines machine learning and blockchain to incentivize land stewardship and protect biodiversity.

Dazza Greenwood develops legal frameworks for AI-driven systems, focusing on smart contracts, digital identity, and automated governance. His work at MIT has helped shape policies and technologies used by governments and businesses adapting to rapid digital transformation.

Stuart Cowan applies regenerative design and ecological economics to build resilient communities and financial systems. At the Buckminster Fuller Institute, he advances environmental sustainability, impact finance, and systems thinking for long-term regeneration.

Matthew Prewitt explores new economic and governance models. At RadicalxChange, he works on mechanisms like quadratic voting and data coalitions to enhance participation and resource allocation.

Matthew Monahan co-founded Ma Earth, exploring regenerative finance and technology. He hosts The Regeneration Will Be Funded, a series on how capital and innovation can support planetary health.

Timour Kosters creates experimental communities that bring together technologists, artists, and thinkers. With Edge City, he designs pop-up villages that explore new ways of living and collaborating.

Paul Brody is the Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young (EY) and a board member of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. He focuses on blockchain technology’s application in enterprise settings, advocating for public blockchain adoption and developing EY’s blockchain strategy.

Danny O’Brien has spent over two decades advocating for digital rights, privacy, and decentralized technologies. Before joining the Filecoin Foundation, he led international advocacy at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and worked as a tech journalist covering digital security and internet governance.

Devansh Mehta leads AI x Public Goods Governance at the Ethereum Foundation, exploring how AI can support funding, coordination, and decision-making in decentralized ecosystems. Previously, he co-founded VoiceDeck and contributed to organizations like Arbitrum and Gitcoin.

Gregory Landua is a regenerative entrepreneur and ecologist focused on ecological finance. As CEO of Regen Network, he leads blockchain-based eco-credit systems supporting biodiversity and carbon markets. A co-author of Regenerative Enterprise, he has been instrumental in scaling regenerative agriculture and climate finance initiatives.

At Prime Intellect, Vincent Weisser is designing knowledge-sharing networks and incentive models that ensure decentralized ecosystems remain efficient and scalable. His work bridges AI-human collaboration, governance, and open digital infrastructure.

Evan Miyazono co-founded Atlas Computing to develop AI-assisted tools that enhance human oversight of advanced AI systems. Previously, he led research at Protocol Labs, focusing on decentralized funding models and open science initiatives.

Tito is the founder of AirMiners. AirMiners has accelerated 200 carbon removal startups, they’ve raised $200M, sold $93M of carbon removal including one on the cover of the New York Times, and we’ve made 20 of our own investments.

Carter Gibson is the Head of Community at Google, where he manages user engagement and community initiatives. With a background in community management and digital marketing, Carter has been influential in fostering vibrant user communities across various platforms.

B Cavello is a Program Director at The Aspen Institute, focusing on technology and cybersecurity policy. With experience in public interest technology and ethical AI, B works on initiatives that bridge the gap between technology development and public policy to promote a more equitable digital society.

Djimo Serodio founded Silvi to accelerate global reforestation by empowering communities to plant and maintain trees. He integrates financial systems with natural capital, positioning trees as foundational assets in the global economy to effectively combat climate change.

James Kiernan leads ecosystem growth at Octant, a platform pioneering transparent, community-driven funding for public goods. With a background in decentralized governance and incentive design, he focuses on aligning funding models with long-term sustainability.

Maria João Sousa leads Climate Change AI, a global non-profit accelerating research and innovation at the intersection of AI and climate. With a background in AI-driven wildfire detection and cooperative robotics, she spearheads initiatives bridging machine learning with climate action.

Diego Saez Gil is a climate tech entrepreneur leveraging AI to scale nature restoration. As CEO of Pachama, he develops geospatial AI models to monitor forests and carbon markets. A serial founder, he previously built and exited two tech startups and now advises impact-driven ventures.

Ele Diakomichalis is designing decentralized funding models for public goods. As the founder of Drips, he has developed sustainable, continuous funding streams for open-source development. With a background in applied mathematics and data science, he previously co-founded Radicle.

Sophia Dew leads developer relations at Celo, helping builders create impactful blockchain-based solutions. She previously served as Technical Lead at Gitcoin and holds degrees in Computer Science and Product Design from Stanford University.

Nanak Nihal Khalsa develops cryptographic identity solutions that prioritize privacy, security, and user ownership. At human.tech by Holonym, he focuses on Human Keys, advancing self-sovereign identity within decentralized ecosystems.

Will Ruddick is an economist and social entrepreneur pioneering blockchain-powered community currencies. Through Grassroots Economics, he designs alternative financial systems that support local economies and financial inclusion.

Adina Popescu is building digital tools for planetary-scale regeneration. As CEO of Ærth, she integrates AI, blockchain, and spatial computing to create decentralized infrastructures for environmental and financial equity.

Caitlin Moore is the Co-Founder and CFO of Devonian Systems, developing tools to enhance research transparency and knowledge discovery. With a focus on AI explainability and open knowledge networks, she works to make scientific and technical advancements more accessible and impactful.

At Proteus, Aayush Gupta is pioneering privacy-preserving AI and encrypted computation. His work leverages zero-knowledge proofs and secure multi-party computation to advance decentralized, verifiable AI systems.

A leading advocate for youth-led climate action, Marie-Claire Graf has shaped global sustainability policies through multilateral negotiations. She founded Future Leaders Network to cultivate leadership in climate governance.

Blending economics, governance, and digital culture, Toby Shorin is building cooperative models for a more resilient future. His work at Care Culture focuses on designing ownership structures that align with community values.

Privacy-preserving AI is at the core of Max Langenkamp’s research at SecureDNA. He develops cryptographic screening technologies that mitigate biosecurity risks in synthetic biology.

With expertise in climate finance and environmental data systems, Marco Schletz develops blockchain-based monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) tools at Open Earth Foundation to scale climate action.

A technologist at the forefront of decentralized AI and data ownership, Anna Kazlauskas co-founded Vana to give individuals control over their data. She previously contributed to Celo as a core engineer and has worked on AI research at MIT’s CSAIL.

Connor McCormick studies sustainable funding models for open-source innovation. At Network Goods Institute, he explores new mechanisms for financing public goods through incentive-aligned ecosystems.

Florent Tavernier founded OpenPassport to break the tradeoffs between reliable identity verification and privacy. He now works on zero-knowledge verification of identity documents at Self.

Seth Frey is a computational social scientist specializing in governance, digital communities, and complex social systems. At UC Davis, his research explores commons governance, emergent institutional design, and strategic behavior, with affiliations at Metagov and the Ostrom Workshop.

The future of AI-driven economies is central to Chris Wray’s research. He examines how increasing returns to scale may lead to monopolization and explores governance mechanisms to counteract these shifts.

A pioneer in secure computing and decentralized finance, Mark S. Miller advances object-capability security models at Agoric. His work has shaped smart contract architectures that power Web3 applications.

From cloud security to AI-driven threat detection, Abhinav Singh specializes in zero-trust security frameworks. As Head of Security Research at Normalyze, he helps safeguard enterprise data against evolving cyber risks.

David Fortson leads Regen Network’s business and ecosystem growth, forging partnerships that drive ecological finance. His background spans impact-driven business, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity asset development.

Troy Carter is an entrepreneur and impact investor accelerating solutions in climate tech and regenerative finance. Through Earthshot, he supports scalable ecological restoration initiatives.

Digital preservation is at the heart of Sarah Thiam’s work. At Filecoin Foundation, she helps archivists and cultural institutions secure public data on decentralized storage networks.

Merging ecology, finance, and technology, Sarah Ashley Baxendell designs biodiversity credit systems and regenerative finance models. Her work at ArtEcology and Layer Labs restores ecosystems through innovative coordination mechanisms.

A core contributor at OpenLedger, Ram works on decentralized financial infrastructure and cryptographic security. His expertise spans transparent financial tooling and open-source coordination mechanisms.

With a background in law and decentralized governance, Tony Lai designs regenerative coordination mechanisms. At Mothertree Labs, he integrates AI, cryptoeconomics, and community-led governance models.

Chi Zhang, CEO and co-founder of Kite AI, builds decentralized AI infrastructure for fair and transparent collaboration. With a Ph.D. in ML/AI from UC Berkeley, she has led AI and data engineering at Databricks and dotData. She also mentors early-stage founders at StartX, Stanford’s startup accelerator.

David Casey leads Funding the Commons, connecting builders and funders to advance new models for public goods funding. He focuses on designing open systems that drive long-term impact.

Beth McCarthy serves as Program Director at Funding the Commons, focusing on innovative funding mechanisms for public goods and open-source projects. She plays a vital role in bringing together stakeholders to explore sustainable funding models.

Tereza serves as the Community Lead at Funding the Commons, focusing on activating the public goods funding ecosystem. She also runs experiments with local regenerative community activations in Colombia through ReFi Medellín, co-hosts the ReFi Podcast, and contributes to various projects, including Crypto Altruists.

Carter Brooks, a climate artist, explores the profound intersection of civilization and nature, challenging conventional narratives of climate change as a “problem” with “solutions.” Influenced by the shifting paradigms of environmental thought, he sees our current era not as a crisis to be solved but as a moment of deep transformation—an evolutionary process rather than a fixable dilemma. Through his work, Brooks invites us to witness and engage with the unfolding changes on a planetary scale, embracing both the responsibility and wonder of being alive at this pivotal moment in history.

Chi Zhang is the co-founder and CEO of Kite AI, the Purpose-built decentralized infrastructure for AI, empowering fair and transparent collaboration across data, models, and agents with "Proof of Attributed Intelligence". Her extensive background encompasses AI, big data, and product management. Chi successfully spearheaded data engineering product development at Databricks and played a key role as a founding AI leader at dotData, an Automated Machine Learning platform. Chi got her Ph.D. in ML/AI (Statistics) and M.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley. Outside of her professional achievements,she mentors early-stage founders through StartX, Stanford’s startup accelerator.

Chris is a co-founder and CTO at Lit Protocol. He created the first hardware wallet in 2013, and has been working in Cryptocurrency ever since.

Duke Jones engineers large-scale cloud deployments and builds decentralized technologies. He co-developed the DID standard, contributed to PGP email encryption, designed decentralized computation at ECSA, wrote DPKI for Holochain, and created Identikey for private key management and multi-party computation.

or over 25 years Ben Cerveny has worked as an executive, strategist, and designer in the context of operating systems, media applications, web services, products, the built environment, and digital games.

Before founding the Foundation for Public Code, he was a Design Fellow at Samsung,