"Advancing Social Innovation for Humanity"
Join visionary global leaders, innovators, and changemakers at the Brahmam Global Innovation & Impact Summit, dedicated to transforming challenges into opportunities for inclusive progress.
Join us live for the Global Innovation & Impact Summit 2025
Brahmam Innovations, a global leader in social innovations, proudly presents the inaugural Brahmam Global Innovation and Impact Summit—a premier international platform dedicated to advancing innovation, fostering collaboration, and driving meaningful impact across industries and societies.
The theme "Advancing Social Innovation for Humanity" embodies our vision to transform global challenges into opportunities for innovation and inclusive progress, bringing together the world's most influential voices in technology, sustainability, and social impact.
Set in Morocco—a dynamic gateway between Africa, Europe, and the Middle East—this summit leverages the nation's rich cultural diversity, economic growth, and technological advancement as the perfect backdrop for launching this transformative global initiative.
The Summit reflects Brahmam's unwavering commitment to amplifying diverse voices and leveraging technology for social good. By bringing together thought leaders and innovators from multiple sectors, we aim to translate visionary ideas into actionable solutions.
Aligned with our mission to build ecosystems that foster entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and social innovation, the Summit serves as a catalyst for collaborative problem-solving and global knowledge exchange.
Meet the visionaries, innovators, and changemakers who will inspire and guide our discussions
President, Brahmam Innovations, USA
Director, United Nations International Computing Centre, Geneva
Special Envoy on Technology, Republic of Kenya
Senior Director of Programs, National Academy of Engineering, USA
Former Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family (2021-2024), Morocco
Dean, College of Engineering and IT, University of Dubai, UAE
Professor, Mohammed V University, Morocco
Vice Chair, UN AI for Good Impact steering Committee and Co-founder, People Centered Internet, USA
Vice President, IBM Quantum and AI, IBM Research USA
Country Head and Senior Director – IEEE India Global Practice Lead, Foundational Technologies, IEEE Standards Association
Managing Director at University of Hassan II Casablanca
European Project CBHE MELINA Coordinator, French National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS), Laplace Laboratory, Toulouse, France
Director, Inclusive Strategies and Engagement, ISC2, United States
IEEE APS chapter Chair, Morocco
President, Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Dubai, UAE
Executive Director, Center of Innovation in e-Health (CIeS), Morocco
Professor, Texas Christian University, Texas, USA
Professor of Computer Science, University of Dubai, UAE
Head of the ADVNETLAB - Tech Transfer, Universidad Autonoma de la Ciudad de México
President-Elect, IEEE Systems Council and Professor at Western New England University, USA
Co-founder and President, Logel Science Foundation, Uganda
Chief Scientist, Synergy Microwave Corp., New Jersey, USA, Global Chair IEEE AP-S Chapter Activity Committee
President, Elsewedy University of Technology (Su Tech), Egypt
Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Morocco
Professor, CESI, Associate Dean, School of Computing, Teesside University, United Kingdom
Chair, SIGHT Committee, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, Senior Researcher, Royal Military College of Canada
CTO, Ocean2Sand, USA + India
Vice President, Monolith Technologies, India
Connecting visionaries, innovators, and leaders to create lasting impact through collaborative innovation
Convening leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and changemakers from around the world
Exploring cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and transformative ideas
Turning global challenges into opportunities for inclusive progress and social impact
Three core pillars that define our mission to advance social innovation globally
Spotlight groundbreaking DeepTech, AI, Sustainability, and Social Impact innovations from leading organizations worldwide, creating a global showcase of transformative solutions.
Build strategic cross-border partnerships among startups, corporations, governments, and investors to accelerate innovation and create sustainable impact ecosystems.
Develop comprehensive, actionable roadmaps for inclusive growth, digital transformation, and measurable global impact that address humanity's most pressing challenges.
Located at Bd Hassan II, Mohammédia 28830, Morocco, our state-of-the-art campus provides the perfect setting for this global gathering. With modern facilities, cutting-edge technology, and inspiring architecture, ENSET Mohammedia offers an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.
Two days of inspiring talks, networking, panel discussions, and collaborative innovation sessions
| Time (GMT+1) | Mode | Session Title | Speaker(s) |
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| 11.00 AM – 12.00 PM | Virtual | Welcome address on Virtual Summit |
Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
President, Brahmam Innovations (USA) and Founding General Chair of Global Innovation and Impact summit
Dr. Mohamed Essaaidi
Program Chair, Global Innovation and Impact Summit
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| 12.00 PM – 12.30 PM | Virtual | Special Address – Cultivating Resilience and Empathy in an Age of Collision |
Dr. Mei Lin Fung
Vice Chair, UN AI for Good Impact steering Committee and Co-founder, People Centered Internet, USA |
| 12.30 PM – 12.45 PM | Virtual | Industry Tech Talk – "Immersive Horizons: Unveiling the Ocean2Sand & Brahmam Technology Partnership and Global Solutions" |
Mr. Vishal Poddar
Chief Technology Officer, Ocean2Sand |
| 12.45 PM – 1.00 PM | Virtual | Industry Tech Talk – Empowering the Future with FutureScape Virtual Reality Solutions |
Mr. Ganesh Rajagopalan
VP, Monolith Technologies, India |
| 1.00 PM – 1.15 PM | Virtual | GIE–Brahmam Alliance: Shaping the Future of the Global DeepTech Ecosystem |
Mr. Mohamed Aboud
President, Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Dubai, UAE |
| 1.15 PM – 2.30 PM | Virtual | Networking Lunch |
Networking Session
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| 2.30 PM – 3.30 PM | Virtual | Keynote Address – Open Collaboration for an Inclusive Digital Future |
Mr. Sameer Chauhan
Director, United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) |
| 3.00 PM – 3.30 PM | Virtual | Special Address – Interconnections between Quantum and AI |
Dr. Ismael Faro
Vice President of Quantum and AI at IBM Research USA |
| 4.00 PM – 4.30 PM | Virtual | Special Address – Reliable Intelligence: Evaluating GenAI's Role in High-Impact Decision System |
Dr. Steven Li
President-Elect, IEEE Systems Council and Professor at Western New England University, USA |
| 4.30 PM – 5.00 PM | Virtual | IEEE APS Panel/Fireside chat with Global tech leadership on Technology powered social innovation |
Dr. Ajay Poddar
Chief Scientist, Synergy Microwave Corp., New Jersey, USA, Global Chair IEEE AP-S Chapter Activity Committee
Dr. Jawad Siddiqui
Chair, SIGHT Committee, IEEE AP-S, Senior Researcher, Royal Military College of Canada
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| 5.00 PM – 5.15 PM | Virtual | Special Address – Cybersecurity for Sustainable Development |
Ms. Dwan Jones
Director, Inclusive Strategies and Engagement, ISC2, United States |
| 5.15 PM – 5.30 PM | Virtual | Special Address – Brahmam Innovations and University of Dubai Partnership: Empowering Students to Address Global Challenges Through Strategic University–Industry Collaboration |
Dr. Wathiq Mansoor
Dean, College of Engineering and IT, University of Dubai |
| Time (GMT+1) | Mode | Session Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.00 AM – 9.00 AM | Hybrid | Onsite Registration at ENSET Campus, Morocco |
Registration Session
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| 9.00 AM – 10.00 AM | Hybrid | Inaugural Ceremony Welcome and Opening Remarks Host Address Program Chair Address Special Address - Frugal Social Sovereign AI for Sustainable Africa |
Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
President, Brahmam Innovations (USA) and Founding General Chair of Global Innovation and Impact summit
Dr. Omar Bouattane
Managing Director of ENSET at Hassan II University of Casablanca
Dr. Mohamed Essaaidi
Program Chair, Global Innovation and Impact Summit
Dr. Aawatif Hayar
Former Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family (2021-2024), Morocco
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| 10.00 AM – 10.20 AM | Hybrid | Keynote Address – Decoding the Brahmam Ecosystem: Leading the Global Frontiers of Social Innovation and Impact |
Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
President, Brahmam Innovations (USA) and Founding General Chair of Global Innovation and Impact summit |
| 10.20 AM – 11.00 AM | Hybrid | Brahmam GIIS Panel 1 – Innovating for Humanity: Global Partnerships Driving Social Transformation |
Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
Moderator - President, Brahmam Innovations (USA) and Founder & General Chair of Global Innovation and Impact summit
Dr. Mohamed Essaaidi
President, Mediterranean center on AI and social innovation
Mr. Srikanth Chandrasekaran
Country Head & Senior Director – IEEE India, Global Practice Lead, Foundational Technologies, IEEE Standards Association
Dr. Adel Smeda
Senior Expert in Science and Technology, Science and Environment Sector, Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)
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| 11.00 AM – 11.30 AM | Hybrid | Brahmam GIIS Panel 2 – Leveraging AI for Social Good: Accelerating social innovations and Digital Transformation |
Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
Moderator - President, Brahmam Innovations (USA) & Founder & General Chair of Global Innovation and Impact summit
Dr. Amjad Gawanmeh
Professor of Computer Science at the University of Dubai, UAE
Mr. Noaufal Rahali
Executive Director of the Center of Innovation in e-Health (CIeS)
Dr. Omar Bouattane
Managing Director of ENSET at Hassan II University of Casablanca
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| 11.30 AM – 12.00 PM | Hybrid | Brahmam GIIS Keynote 2 – IEEE–Brahmam Alliance: Redefining Learning for the Innovation Age |
Mr. Srikanth Chandrasekaran
Country Head & Senior Director – IEEE India, Global Practice Lead, Foundational Technologies, IEEE Standards Association |
| 12.00 PM – 12.30 PM | Hybrid | Special Address – From Vision to Impact: How ICESCO Advances Innovation, Capacity Building, and Scientific Leadership |
Dr. Adel Smeda
Senior Expert in Science and Technology, Science and Environment Sector, Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) |
| 12.30 PM – 1.30 PM | Hybrid | Networking Lunch & Interaction |
Networking Session
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| 1.30 PM – 2.00 PM | Hybrid | IEEE APS workshop – Bridging the Signal Divide: Antennas and Propagation Innovations for Sustainable Connectivity |
Dr. Mohamed Essaaidi
Global IEEE SIGHT chair
Dr. Otman EL Mrabet
IEEE APS chapter Chair, Morocco
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| 2.00 PM – 2.30 PM | Hybrid | Keynote Address – Leading in the era of AI |
Ambassador Dr Philip Thigo, MBS
Special Envoy on Technology, Republic of Kenya |
| 2.30 PM – 3.00 PM | Hybrid | Keynote Address – Engineering for Social Good |
Dr. Guru Madhavan
Senior Director of Programs, National Academy of Engineering, USA |
| 3.00 PM – 3.30 PM | Hybrid | Brahmam GIIS Panel 3 – Connected Futures: Accelerating Social Innovation and Impact Across Africa, MENA & South America |
Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
Moderator - President, Brahmam Innovations (USA) & Founder & General Chair of Global Innovation and Impact summit
Dr. Jose-Ignacio Castillo-Velazquez
Head of the ADVNETLAB - Tech Transfer, Universidad Autonoma de la Ciudad de México
Dr. Ahmed Hassan
President, Elsewedy University of Technology (Su Tech), Egypt
Mr. Lwanga Herbert
Co-founder and President, Logel Science Foundation, Uganda
Dr. Morgan Kiani
Professor, Texas Christian University, Texas, USA
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| 3.30 PM – 3.50 PM | Hybrid | Special Address – NetZero Research and Innovation for a Sustainable Planet |
Dr. Michael Short
Professor, CESI, Associate Dean, School of Computing, Teesside University, United Kingdom |
| 3.50 PM – 4.15 PM | Hybrid | Brahmam GIIS Panel 4 – Engineering Impact: Global Collaboration for Inclusive Innovation Across Africa and MENA |
Dr. Mohamed Essaaidi
Moderator
Dr. Laurent Canale
European Project CBHE MELINA Coordinator, French National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS)
Dr. Michael Short
Professor, CESI, Associate Dean, School of Computing, Teesside University, United Kingdom
Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
President, Brahmam Innovations
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| 4.15 PM – 4.45 PM | Hybrid | Partner Recognition & MoU Signing |
Partner Recognition Session
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| 4.45 PM – 5.15 PM | Hybrid | Closing Ceremony – Closing Remarks and Reflections on the Global Innovation and Impact Summit 2025 |
Closing Ceremony
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| 7.00 PM – 8.00 PM | Hybrid | Gala Networking Dinner |
Networking Session
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