Monique Calisti

Speaker Bio

Dr. Monique Calisti is a prominent leader in sustainable digital innovation and the CEO of Martel Innovate. With dual PhDs in Artificial Intelligence and Telecommunication Engineering, Monique bridges the gap between deep tech and strategic governance. She is a current Board Member of the AI, Data and Robotics Association (ADRA), where she helps shape the foundational activities and strategic direction of Europe’s ADR ecosystem. As the Founder and President of the Digital for Planet association and Director of the NGI Outreach Office, she is a driving force in making the Next Generation Internet open and sustainable. An expert advisor to the European Commission and InnoSuisse, Monique is a dedicated advocate for leadership-driven gender balance and competitiveness in the EU digital economy.