The future of autonomous mobility: What is at stake?

CEO • DuoKey

Nagib Aouini holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Cryptography from the French university National School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics of Grenoble. He is a former CISO at AMINA Bank which is one of the 1st licensed crypto bank. Nagib has more than 20 years of experience in the field of digital identity and smartcards and has proven experience in the implementation of complex technical projects with high added value. Previously, he held key positions in a number of large companies specializing in digital security, such as Gemalto, Thales Security, and Accenture. Nagib has worked with governments on large-scale ID projects, including the French Ministry of the Interior on the biometric e-passport project and the US Department of Defense on the CAC access card program among others.

Chief Business Officer • Blue Edge Networks

Associate Professor in Cybersecurity • HES-SO Genève

Anastasija Collen is an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO – HEG), Geneva, and co-head of the I-Sec Lab. She holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Geneva and brings extensive industry experience from her work as a software and R&D engineer. Her research centers on applied cybersecurity, privacy protection, and automated risk assessment for connected and intelligent systems, with a particular focus on IoT and automated mobility. She was recognised by the IEEE Computer Society among Computing’s Top 30 Early Career Professionals for 2024.

Head of Data Governance and Compliance • Statistical Office of the Canton of Basel City

Dr. Melanie Kolbe-Guyot is Head of Data Governance and Compliance at Data Competence Center (DCC) at the Statistical Office of the Canton of Basel-City. Originally from Berlin, Germany, she studied Political Science and International Affairs in both Germany and the United States, earning her PhD from the University of Georgia, Athens (USA), in 2015. She previously served as an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the Graduate Institute in Geneva, focusing on public policy and political economy. She was also Head of Policy at the Center for Digital Trust (C4DT) at EPFL in Switzerland. Melanie has led projects on digital trust and technology policy and has authored policy papers on data governance, privacy-preserving data-sharing technologies, and the use of AI in the public sector.

Innovation Manager • Genève Aéroport

Jerome oversees the airport’s innovation activities, driving its roadmap, project portfolio and technology scouting. He benefits from 15+ years of experience in innovation, technology and operations management, including 1 successful exit (2016) and 2 M&As ; and has been an active mentor at Trust Valley (SME program).