Maria Minaricova

Maria Minaricova is a visionary tech professional dedicated to developing cutting-edge applications utilizing AI Agents, AI/ML, and Web3 tools. With a focus on mobility, she excels in areas such as autonomous/electric vehicles, energy, supply chains, and circular economy. At Fetch.ai, Maria spearheads business development, strategic alliances, and collaborations with industry and academia while managing program delivery. She is a mentor, advisor, and speaker, passionate about guiding the new generation in understanding and adapting to Web3 and AI technologies. Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in technology, Maria actively supports initiatives in AI, Web3, and beyond.

With a diverse educational background encompassing a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in International Business and minors in Chemistry and French from Central Michigan University, Executive Education in Transformational Leadership from Cambridge Judge Business School, and MicroMasters in Digital Leadership from Boston University, Maria possesses a well-rounded skill set.

In her illustrious career, Maria has held significant roles including Managing Director at Fetch.ai Research and Development GmbH, Tokenomics & privacy preserving AI collaboration at Catena-X Automotive Network, and Expert Panel member at EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum. She has mentored for the DLT Talents programme at Frankfurt School Blockchain Center, served as Director Of Business Development at Mettalex, and actively advised various organizations in the blockchain and AI space such as Women in Blockchain, Women in AI, and Women in Tech.

Maria's leadership extends to her involvement as Chair of the Board and founding member at Blockchain for Europe, Vice-Chair Of The Board at Blockchain for Europe, and membership in Women in AI and EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum. With a rich professional background, Maria has excelled in roles ranging from Senior Program Manager at Fetch.ai to Business Development Manager at GÉANT and Principal Consultant at Oracle.

Passionate about promoting innovative technologies, Maria's current focus areas include mobility & automotive, decentralized federated machine learning, machine economy, P2P/m2m trading, supply chain, smart cities, and circular economy. Her dedication to fostering a tech-savvy generation, advocating for diversity, and championing cutting-edge solutions makes Maria Minaricova a prominent figure in the technology industry.