Moderator:
Mr Keith Demicoli
Communications specialist
Keith Demicoli is an award-winning broadcaster, professional host, media producer and presenter. Previously well known for his daily 8pm newscasts on TVM, in 2021, he quit journalism and, as an independent communications specialist, he's regularly moderating and giving life to some of Malta's most important corporate, business and academic discussions. He trained at the BBC Academy and holds an MA in European Politics, Economics and Law from the University of Malta. He is also an alumnus of the US International Programme for Journalists.
Professor Matthew Montebello
Professor Matthew Montebello, is the Head of Department of Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of ICT, University of Malta. He is also a leading expert in AI and e-learning. Internationally recognized, he has pioneered Virtual Learning Environments and guides academic adaptation to Generative AI. With extensive teaching and research experience, he mentors future ICT professionals and shapes digital education strategies.
Dr Jean-Marie Mifsud
MDIA Chief Innovative Technology Officer
Dr Jean-Marie Mifsud, Chief Officer for Innovative Technology at MDIA, leads digital innovation initiatives in Malta, including DiHubMT and the EU Digital Identity Wallet. With expertise in tech regulation and strategy, she has influenced policy, represented Malta in Europe, and holds a PhD in ICT on wireless communication.
Inġ. Keith Sacco
Director at KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions
Inġ. Keith Sacco is a warranted engineer by profession and one of the directors at KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions, a subsidiary of KPMG LLP UK. Keith leads the Microsoft ERP and ServiceNow teams at KPMG MBS; these teams comprise over 110 professionals. Additionally, Keith forms part of the senior leadership team, providing strategic leadership for KPMG MBS’s ERP operations in the UK and India. Throughout his career, he has been involved successfully in numerous projects both locally and abroad, primarily in Europe, Asia, and the US. Furthermore, he has been actively engaged in a multitude of small to medium-sized consultancy exercises, and in his free time, Keith also lectures on various undergraduate subjects locally.
