As a Solutions Architect specializing in public-sector IoT and Smart Cities initiatives across Australia and New Zealand, Craig Lawton is sought after by Governments at all levels to provide insights into the future of cities and how technology can improve the quality of life for citizens. Craig has worked across many organizations in both the public and private sectors for over 20 years. He first realized how revolutionary cloud computing would be whilst writing a book on cloud adoption that ultimately transformed into the popular blog, coffeescroll.com.

Kavita Sinha leads grant-making strategies that enable corporates, utilities, civil society, financial institutions, and governments in Southeast and East Asia to transition to clean and low-carbon energy system. In her previous role, she worked with an American multinational firm that provides smart city, smart grid, and internet-of-things solutions, where she led strategic partnership, business development, and sales in key markets of Asia.

Elena Marselis brings over 10 years of experience in Europe and the Middle East, of which the past 7 with Philips and Signify, having worked in various roles across IT, Marketing, Business Development, and Operations. Her experience with ESCO business models goes back to 2013 when she started working with key government and private entities in the UAE on the first Energy Performance Contracts in the region. Ms.