Ken is a lawyer specializing in technology licensing, data privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. He recently worked with BlackRock through Re:Link (a partner of Linklaters) and has held positions at Google Cloud and SoftBank’s Vision Fund. While serving as president of the London chapter of the London School of Economics (LSE) alumni association, Ken also co-founded the Future Impact Summit — a conference on technology and social sciences held at LSE. The event drew over 500 participants and featured innovative experiences, such as an AI-powered crisis simulation that explored technological and geopolitical risks through a team-based war game.
For his work, Ken received the Internet 2.0 “Outstanding Leadership” award and was a keynote speaker with the presentation titled “Singularity Games: Upgrading Your Tech Risk Strategy in the Age of AI.” Outside of his professional life, Ken holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at Roger Gracie Academy Moorgate — a practice that inspired his latest initiative, The Negotiation Dojo, a martial arts–based negotiation workshop designed for professionals seeking to sharpen their negotiation skills.
Andriei Gutierrez is a political scientist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, digital innovation, and compliance. He has been a founding partner at Innova Public Affairs since April 2025.
He has worked for major multinational companies in Brazil (Vale SA) and the United States (IBM and Kyndryl), as well as business associations (ABIMAQ, FecomercioSP, and ABES). At Kyndryl, he led government relations across Latin America and global public policy for AI and Network & Edge between 2021 and 2025.
Since 2015, Andriei has been a prominent voice in Brazil’s tech business sector. He currently serves as President of the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (representing over 2,000 IT companies) and Chair of the Digital Economy and Innovation Council at FecomercioSP (which represents more than 2 million companies in commerce, services, and tourism). He also founded and led the LGPD Business Forum and co-founded the movement “Brazil, Digital Nation.” From 2018 to 2025, he served on the Ethics and Compliance Council of BRASSCOM.
Andriei holds Ph.D. degrees in Political Science (Unicamp) and Sociology (Aix-Marseille University).
Bruno Bioni holds a Ph.D. in Commercial Law and a Master’s degree in Civil Law from the University of São Paulo Law School (USP). Academically, he has served as a study visitor at the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the Data Protection Unit of the Council of Europe (CoE), as well as a visiting researcher at the Centre for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law.
He is the author of the books “Proteção de Dados Pessoais: a função e os limites do consentimento” and “Regulação e Proteção de Dados: o princípio da accountability”, and editor of several other works, including “Proteção de Dados: contexto, narrativas e elementos fundantes.”
He was a member of the Brazilian Senate’s Commission of Legal Experts on Artificial Intelligence, of the Electoral Court’s (TSE) Committee on Digital Integrity and Platform Transparency, and served as co-chair of the T20 Task Force on Inclusive Digital Transformation.
Currently, he serves on the National Data Protection Council (CNPD) as a civil society representative. He is also a professor at ESPM and IDP-SP, Founding Director of Data Privacy Brasil — a hybrid space combining a training school and a research center focused on privacy and data protection — and Founding Partner of Bioni Consultoria.
Maria Isabel Carvalho Sica Longhi is the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Latin America at Ripple. Prior to joining Ripple, Isabel led the financial regulation team at Google, where she worked for 12 years. She has served on several boards, including Google Pay and Women in Payments.
A specialist in payment regulation, data protection, and fintech, Isabel holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of São Paulo (USP), with additional specializations in Contract Law and Corporate Law. She also completed the Board of Directors Program at the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC).
She led the Committee on New Technologies and Data Protection at the São Paulo chapter of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-SP) and coordinated the Technology and Innovation Committee at the Brazilian Institute of Business Law (IBRADEMP). Isabel is a published author in the fields of law and technology, with books and academic articles to her name.
Visionary entrepreneur, partner and executive director at upLexis, a leading Brazilian technology company specializing in big data solutions for risk and compliance.
He currently leads upLexis’ strategic decisions and technological innovations for the company’s data-driven products and services, including Cloud, Big Data, Analytics, and the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence.
Board member at the Brazilian Association of Lawtechs and Legaltechs (AB2L), angel investor (with a personal portfolio of multiple startups), member of GV Angels (a group of FGV-SP alumni who invest in startups), and advisory board member of VC-backed lawtechs “Contraktor” and “Pré-Âmbulo Tech.”
Partner at Pereira Gionédis Advogados. Registered with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) under nº 22.234-PR. Holds a Law degree from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), with specializations in Business Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and in Tax Law from the Brazilian Institute of Legal Studies (IBEJ).
Bruno Monteiro Portela is a Federal Attorney and member of the Office of the Attorney General of Brazil (AGU). He is the co-founder and professor at Innovc Edtech and co-author of the books “Marco Legal de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação no Brasil” and “Compras Públicas de Inovação no Brasil – Possibilidades Legais.”
He holds a Law degree from Universidade de Fortaleza, a postgraduate degree in Public Law from the University of Brasília (UnB), and an MBA in Public Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV).
Bruno has held prominent public positions, including Secretary of Innovation and Micro and Small Enterprises and Deputy Special Secretary for Productivity and Competitiveness at the Ministry of the Economy. He has served on the Boards of Directors of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) and the Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development (ABDI), and as Legal Advisor to the Ministries of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC), and Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTIC). He also served as Fiscal Council Member at the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), the binational company Alcântara Cyclone Space, and the ABDI.
Born in Pernambuco, ultramarathon runner, and passionate about innovation, law, and technology, I am constantly exploring new frontiers of digital transformation within the legal world.
I currently serve as Legal Manager at AllCare Health Management. I hold a Law degree from Universidade Estácio de Sá in Rio de Janeiro and have completed specializations in Legal Department Management (Intellijur), Finance for Managers (FGV), ChatGPT and AI Law (Future Law), and Artificial Intelligence for Business (.StartSe – AI Academy).
With a focus on continuous improvement, strategic vision, and operational efficiency, I drive the integration of intelligent solutions into corporate legal practice. I played an active role in the restructuring and technological transformation of AllCare’s legal department—a project recognized with the AB2L Infinite Legal Innovation Certification in 2024.
Luciano Benetti Timm is a lawyer with a Ph.D. and Master’s degree in Law from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. He completed postdoctoral studies at UC Berkeley in the Department of Law, Business, and Economics, and holds an LL.M. in International Economic Law from the University of Warwick (UK). He is a Visiting Professor at the USP Graduate Program in Law (PPGD). Timm has served as President of the Brazilian Law and Economics Association (ABDE) and the Institute of Law and Economics of Rio Grande do Sul (IDERS), and is a member of the Human and Social Sciences Committee at the Research Support Foundation of Rio Grande do Sul (FAPERGS). He was also Brazil’s National Secretary for Consumer Protection.
Practicing business law since 1994, his professional experience spans southern Brazil, São Paulo, and Brasília, with a background that includes work in corporate legal departments, the judiciary, the Ministry of Justice, and top-tier law firms.
In addition to his solid academic credentials, both national and international, Timm’s practice focuses on strategic handling of complex cases, emphasizing the commercial and economic implications of legal operations. He integrates his academic insights in law and economics into legal practice.
He currently leads the CMT team in the dispute resolution area, encompassing negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation. His role includes oral advocacy, drafting of legal documents and opinions, and national leadership of the firm’s litigation team. He has notable expertise in sectors such as agribusiness, pulp and paper, machinery and equipment, food and beverages, healthcare, and construction.
Timm also has recognized experience in arbitration before leading Brazilian and international arbitral institutions, handling matters related to corporate law, civil liability, real estate, and construction.
– Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas Law School (FGV/RJ)
– Specialized in Public and Private Law by the Magistrates’ School of the State of Rio de Janeiro (EMERJ)
– Ph.D. candidate in Law at the Fluminense Federal University (UFF)
– Partner at Galdino Advogados, working in corporate restructuring/recovery and strategic corporate litigation
– Founder of BlackSisters in Law, an initiative that brings together over 6,000 Black women lawyers in Brazil and abroad, recognized with awards by the São Paulo Bar Association (OAB/SP) and the City of Rio de Janeiro
– Awarded the Evandro Lins e Silva Medal by OAB/RJ for her outstanding work in defense of the democratic rule of law and the legal profession
– Board member of the Women’s Business Council at ACRJ (Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro)
– Head of Social Impact at IBAJUD (Brazilian Institute of Judicial Administration)
– C101 alumna, with training from IBGC and UCLA
CEO at Trustt – a company specialized in blockchain for real-world asset tokenization, responsible for structuring the world’s first regulated corporation with tokenized shares. Has led IT projects and training programs for VW in China (Shanghai), Argentina, and Brazil.
Holds a specialization and professional certification in Blockchain and Digital Assets from the University of California, Berkeley.
• CEO of Grupo Notorium™ ⚡️
• General Coordinator of ExpoDireito Brasil and the Brazilian Congress of Criminal Law
• Speaker, entrepreneur, author, businessman, and singer
• Bachelor of Laws
Partner at Alvarez & Marsal, leading the Legal Optimization, Credit & Collections, and Customer Experience/Service areas. With extensive expertise in corporate financial optimization, he specializes in implementing key strategies within legal departments to drive positive financial outcomes.
With over a decade in management consulting and 10 years of executive experience in supply chain operations, he has led significant transformations to boost performance across the finance, retail, industry, and service sectors.
Mr. Hong is a licensed attorney with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/SP), holding a Law degree from PUC-SP and a Business Administration degree from FGV-SP.