Tianze Zhang is the visionary founder of the AI For Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD), an organization dedicated to unlocking artificial intelligence’s potential for developing nations and the Global South. As a leader at the intersection of AI, international development, and global commerce, Tianze has established AIFOD as a platform that bridges the public and private sectors to address global challenges through technology.

With a background in international law and research focused on AI and International Law, Tianze brings significant expertise to his role. His dedication to ethical AI deployment and digital sovereignty in developing nations has positioned AIFOD as a key voice in shaping inclusive global AI policies.

Patrick attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he obtained five degrees including a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has worked at Bose Corporation, Bell Laboratories, AT&T Laboratories, Ericsson and Huawei. He has published extensively with over 150 refereed journal and conference publications. He holds 41 granted patents in the areas of telecommunications and wireless technologies. He was nominated for the Ericsson Inventor of the Year award in 2004, was the Huawei US Wireless Research Employee of the year for 2007 and is a 2015 Anthony Sabga Caribbean Laureate for Science and Technology.

Patrick is presently the administrative and technical contact for the TT top level domain, CEO of the TTNIC and a Professor of Computer Science at the University of the West Indies. His present areas of research include Applied Data Science, Operations Research and Performance and Pricing Optimization for Cellular Networks

Andrea A. Jacobs is a distinguished legal professional with over 11 years of experience in the legal arena. Armed with an LL.M. in Banking and Finance from Queen Mary University and another LL.M. in Environment and Energy Law from Georgetown Law University, she possesses a unique blend of expertise in both financial and environmental sectors.

Throughout her career, Andrea has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and a profound understanding of complex legal matters. Her extensive experience encompasses many areas, including banking regulations, FinTech, financial transactions, artificial intelligence law and policy, data privacy law, environmental law, and energy policies.

Andrea is recognized as a leading authority in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Digital Currency, and Privacy Law in the Caribbean. Her in-depth knowledge and insights into these rapidly evolving domains have positioned her as a trusted advisor to clients navigating the intricate legal landscape of technology and finance.