Rosario B. Casas is a globally recognized tech entrepreneur and digital transformation leader, celebrated for her pioneering work in data, AI, and spatial computing (XR). A serial founder and women-in-tech advocate, she has been honored as one of the 100 World Disruptors by the World Summit on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, named Mujer Legendaria by Ford Motor Company, and included among the OBO 100 Innovators. Rosario is a sought-after speaker at TEDx, NAB Show, SXSW Pitch, Augmented World Expo (AWE), and more. She served on advisory boards including Rutgers University Big Data, TWIN Tech, and XR in Learning, and has been featured in Hispanic Stars Rising: The New Face of Power. Her career reflects a unique blend of innovation, diversity leadership, and strategic influence across industries and geographies.

Before founding XR Americas, BCPartners Tech, and Brooklyn2Bogota Digital Transformation Community, Rosario built a solid track record in the public sector and global organizations. She served as Chief of Staff for the First Lady of Colombia, coordinated national anti-corruption initiatives at the Colombian Presidency, and consulted for the World Bank and SAS Institute on governance and transparency. She later became CEO of Senseta Group, a Silicon Valley company focused on Big Data, and AI.

This rare combination of government service, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurial innovation gives Rosario a distinctive perspective on how technology can serve communities—making her a trusted voice for cities and governments seeking to modernize with clarity, equity, and impact.

Felipe Andrés Forero Hauzeur is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience spanning defense, diplomacy, technology, and entrepreneurship. A former Commander in the Colombian Navy, he led naval operations, international joint exercises, and training of hundreds of officers, earning recognition for his distinguished service. He later served in senior government roles, including Protocol Coordinator at the Colombian Ministry of Defense, Naval Attaché to the Office of the First Lady of Colombia - working on 3 different Presidential periods -, and Consul in New York and Newark, where he supervised teams and ensured transparency by controlling and auditing the execution of multimillion-dollar budgets and safeguarded the rights of more than half a million Colombians abroad. His unique career bridges national security, diplomacy, and public service, equipping him with deep expertise in governance, transparency, and international collaboration.

As Co-Founder and CEO of BCPartners Tech and Brooklyn2Bogota Digital Transformation Community, Felipe brings this strategic leadership into the technology arena, helping governments, organizations, and small businesses modernize with confidence. He also serves as Executive Director for Latin America at the Americas Institute for Cybersecurity Leadership, advancing policy dialogue across the region. A published author and business mentor, Felipe has guided organizations in building resilient, cloud-first platforms and preparing for digital disruption. With his combined background in government, defense, and technology, he offers local governments a trusted perspective on how to navigate digital transformation while ensuring security, accountability, and impact for their communities.