Jordanka has 17 years of field experience in over 15 countries acting as a policy advisor, trainer and designer of diagnostic studies, national/ regional strategies, financial policy instruments and complex programs related to inclusive digital transformation, smart specializations, civic empowerment and development of innovation ecosystems by leveraging human-centric technologies. She holds a PhD from the European University Institute and has worked as an expert for the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation, GIZ and USAID.

Masatake (Masa) Yamamichi is a Digital Technology Specialist at ADB's Digital Technology for Development Division, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department. He is responsible for cybersecurity and privacy agendas. With the broad expertise and operational experience, he also provides assistance to other digital-related agendas.