Opening Keynote
Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Coliseum of Porto |
Overview
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A voice for responsible Tech
Passionate, Positive, and Enthusiastic
Noelle Russell is a multi-award-winning technologist with an entrepreneurial spirit who specializes in helping companies with Cloud, Data and AI transformation. She has led teams at NPR, Microsoft, IBM, Accenture, AWS and Amazon Alexa, and is a consistent champion for Data and AI literacy.
"Igniting the Future: Embracing AI with Passion and Purpose"
In this high-energy, inspiring keynote, Noelle Russell shares how AI is not just a technological revolution - but a human one. Drawing from her experience leading innovation at global tech giants, she demystifies artificial intelligence and shows how individuals and organizations can harness it with confidence and clarity. With infectious enthusiasm, Noelle empowers the audience to embrace AI as a force for good, innovation, and opportunity—no matter their background or industry.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the real-world impact of AI and data literacy on individuals, organizations, and society—beyond the hype and headlines.
- Recognize actionable strategies to adopt AI responsibly and ethically, while maintaining a human-centered approach to innovation.
- Feel confident and inspired to lead or participate in AI transformation, regardless of technical expertise, by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.
