Lou Marinoff

Lou Marinoff, a Commonwealth Scholar originally from Canada, is professor of Philosophy at The City College of New York, and founding president of APPA. He earned a diploma in computer technology (Control Data Institute 1979), a BSc in mathematical physics (Concordia University 1984), and a PhD in Philosophy of Science (University College London 1992). His books, invited book chapters and peer-reviewed articles include computer simulations of rational and moral agents, social experiments in cyberspace, and philosophy of AI and its effects on human cognition and identity. He serves as faculty to global organizations including Horasis and the World Economic Forum.

Dan Martino

Dan Martino is a senior web developer with over 20 years of experience designing and building scalable, high-performance web platforms, with deep expertise in WordPress, custom application development, and modern JavaScript frameworks. As founder and lead developer of 914Digital, Dan architects and delivers custom digital solutions for startups, agencies, and enterprise clients. His work spans custom WordPress themes and plugins, WooCommerce implementations, microsites for large-scale marketing campaigns, and complex CMS integrations. He specializes in building systems that are fast, secure, maintainable, and easy for non-technical teams to manage—often serving as the technical backbone for organizations without in-house development teams.

Dr. Nikolaos Mavridis

Dr. Nikolaos Mavridis, PhD MIT, is an academic and consultant in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, with over 90 publications. Founding director of the Interactive Robots and Media Lab (IRML), he has held faculty roles worldwide, including NYU Abu Dhabi, and UAEU, reaching Full Professor and Institute Director. His industry work includes SAP’s Global Center of Excellence in AI & Data Science and Aramco Digital. His award-winning projects include social and collaborative robotics, such as Ibn Sina, Facebots, and Ripley. He actively serves the Common Good through MIT, IEEE, and “AI for Good” initiatives, and has delivered 100+ invited talks globally, including Singularity University and multiple TEDx events.