Dominik Schiener is a co-founder of the IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on developing and standardizing the IOTA protocol, an open-source distributed ledger technology. He is involved in the strategic direction and partnerships of the IOTA Foundation, aiming to foster the adoption and implementation of IOTA across various industries. His work focuses on bridging the gap between technology and real-world applications, contributing to the evolution of the digital economy.

Isaac Ongonga is a seasoned software engineer and technical team lead with over a decade of experience building and optimizing systems for global organizations. At the IOTA Foundation, he leads efforts to streamline developer workflows and enhance system performance in the Web3 space. His previous roles at GitHub, the BBC, Andela, and other tech-forward organizations have focused on mentoring engineers, improving development pipelines, and delivering scalable, user-focused solutions. His expertise spans Go, Rust, TypeScript, AWS, and Ruby on Rails, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical training, and hands-on learning.

Gino Osahon is a seasoned Developer and Startup Relations Engineer with over eight years of experience driving developer and startup-focused initiatives – from planning and design to execution and reporting. He currently serves as a Developer Advocate on the Developer Experience team at the IOTA Foundation. With a strong passion for software engineering and community-building, Gino is committed to using technology as a tool for solving real-world challenges.

Wambui Wanjiku is TLIP’s East Africa Lead. With over a decade of expertise in project management, she has spearheaded transformative ICT for Development initiatives across Africa, driving innovation and impact. A fervent advocate for gender inclusion in technology, Wambui dedicates her time outside work to mentoring young girls, inspiring them to pursue and excel in STEAM careers, shaping the next generation of trailblazers.

Dennis Irimu is a Business Analyst with deep experience in trade logistics and digital transformation. He specializes in stakeholder-driven system design, decentralized data sharing, and process optimization. He has led multiple workshops across sectors, helping teams align on architecture, deployment, and integration. Dennis is passionate about turning complex workflows into actionable solutions.

Njoki Muthuuri is a dynamic fintech leader, focused on unlocking Africa’s wealth via Blockchain and tokenization. She is Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer at Mamlaka Hub and Spoke (MHS), a fintech company that offers digital payment solutions to both individuals and businesses across the African continent, as well as Founder of Yeshara Tokens.

Antony Magayu is a product leader with 11 years of experience delivering innovative solutions across digital platforms. At the IOTA Foundation, he is leading the development of the Trade Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP) to transform cross-border trade collaboration. Antony specializes in delivering intuitive, scalable solutions that drive business outcomes. His passion lies in solving complex supply chain and cross-border challenges using design, research, and collaboration to create impactful, user-centered experiences that meet both customer needs and stakeholder vision.

Erick is the Digital Trade Director at TradeMark Africa, with over 14 years of experience delivering digital trade systems across Africa to support trade development. He provides both strategic and technical leadership for digital initiatives, driving innovation and delivery. He is currently overseeing the technical delivery of more than 50 projects in 14 countries. Beginning his career as a software developer, he has gained a comprehensive understanding of the digital trade landscape. He is a recognized expert in harnessing innovations like Artificial Intelligence and Distributed Ledger Technology to drive transformative project delivery. He holds a BSc and an MBA in Management Information Systems as well as certifications such as PMP, Business Process Management (BPM).