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Speakers
Discover the renowned speakers who powered our 2025 talks
Mark Turrell
Mark is a strategist, author, educator, and tech entrepreneur. His work combines collective intelligence with AI, networks, complex systems, behavioral science and neuroscience. Mark is a co-founder of Fresh Solutions AI, a Swiss firm building AI-powered apps for leadership and innovation. Mark is also the founder of the unDavos community and the unDavos Summit. The World Economic Forum nominated him a Technology Pioneer and a Young Global Leader. Mark is a Professor of Global Strategy at Hult International Business School, and the author of “Scaling: Small Smart Moves”.
Jinal Surti
Jinal is the Cofounder and CEO of Epoch, a technology company that is equipping millions of agribusinesses to monetize the environmental stewardship of their land. Jinal has over 10 years of technology experience in payments and supply chains. As an early employee at Ripple and as part of the founding team at Menai, Jinal helped bring the cost of payments for businesses in the global south down from more than 3% to less than 0.10%.
Martina Lofqvist
Martina brings a decade of international experience in businesses transformation and managing innovation projects across the globe. With a background in computer engineering and a passion for innovation, she has played a pivotal role in helping startups grow from concept to IPO, particularly in the fields of space, hydrogen energy, and AI. She's a lifelong athlete, community-builder, and champions technologies that shape a more connected and sustainable future.
Robert Marino
Robert Marino, PhD, CEO of Qubit Pharmaceuticals, has over 15 years of experience in startup development, investment, and business development. He co-founded Deeptech Founders, a prominent deeptech acceleration program in France, and le Lab Quantique, a non-profit supporting a global quantum ecosystem. Robert holds a MSc in chemical engineering, a MSc in applied and fundamental physics, and a PhD in Materials Sciences. He joined Qubit Pharmaceuticals in 2021 to lead the company.
Piera Van de Wiel
Piera Van de Wiel is a Producer, Impact Producer, Actor, and Singer-Songwriter, and Founder of Stronger With Music, which focuses on producing socially impactful stories through music and film. She is passionate about social impact and how the creative economy can bring change. Piera was named one of the Top 15 Artists using music and the arts to promote Human Rights alongside Bono, Sting, and Alicia Keys and has been featured on CBS and NBC networks. She has performed at the United Nations Headquarters and Lincoln Center. Her campaign “Used” partnered with the Canadian Women’s Foundation and the United Nations Spotlight Initiative to End Violence Against Women and Girls, and this campaign was written into the Domestic Abuse Bill at the House of Lords and endorsed by Dame Floella Benjamin. Moreover, through her “Come Back Home” project after Hurricane Dorian, she won the Listener Impact Award at the Global Music Awards for her song, and raised significant funds to build a primary school in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas. Her work creates action. Her filmmaking has driven her towards impactful work such as the #WithHer online series with the UN Spotlight Initiative, supporting domestic abuse survivors. Piera's narrative short film 'Strip Clara' won Best Short Film at London TV and Film Awards, Best UK Short Film at CKF International Film Festival, Best Score at Female Voices Rock Film Festival, and Piera received a nomination for Best Actor at the Golden Door International Film Festival. She starred in 'Fell Awake,' a festival-winning short film at the Onkyo Awards, and 4Theatre award winner. Piera's latest projects include the TV Pilot mental-health-focused psychological thriller ‘Mindscapes’ where she plays the lead, and the LGBTQ+ UK Refugee Drama “'Won’t Be Displaced; this film was announced at the Cannes Film Festival on the Diversity and Inclusion Panel with Stage 32 and is supported by LGBTQ+ NGOs Rainbow Railroad, Safe Place International, Rainbow Migration and Micro Rainbow.
Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, is a globally acclaimed pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. As the founder of The Chopra Foundation and co-founder of Chopra Global, he leads advancements in health at the intersection of science and spirituality. TIME magazine named him among the top 100 most influential people. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, Dr. Chopra is also a Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego. He has authored over 90 books, including many New York Times bestsellers, with works translated into 43 languages. His forthcoming book, Digital Dharma: How AI Can Elevate Spiritual Intelligence and Personal Wellbeing, is set to release in September 2024. Notable titles include The Healing Self (with Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi), Peace Is the Way (2005 Quill Award), and The Book of Secrets, which won the 2005 Nautilus Grand Prize. His insights continue to influence audiences worldwide, bridging spirituality with modern science.
Dr. Safiya George
Dr. George is President of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). She is a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, the American Academy of Nursing, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She studied at UVI, Duke University and Emory University. She has published widely on her research on HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases and on using artificial intelligence, machine learning/deep learning to develop predictive models for COVID-19 outcomes and Alzheimer's Disease.
Jacob Stedman
Jacob Stedman is CEO of Blykalla, the Swedish deep-tech startup that designs and markets innovative small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). He is an entrepreneur and business leader with 20 years of experience, who has founded and led several start-ups and scale-ups, most recently as co-founder and CEO of the Nordic SaaS leader Platform24. Jacob also spent 6 years with consultancy McKinsey & Co, focusing on electricity production and climate change.
Scott Wharton
Scott is the CEO of Tandem PV, a disruptive solar panel company in Silicon Valley. Previously, he led Logitech's B2B division to $2 billion in annual revenue and grew the Video Collaboration division 25x to over $1 billion. Scott founded Vidtel, a cloud-based video conferencing pioneer, and held executive roles at BroadSoft and VocalTec, where he developed groundbreaking VoIP technologies. He's a frequent speaker at World Economic Forum events and holds an MBA from Yale University. Scott's leadership has earned numerous awards for product innovation and excellence.
Mihaela Ulieru
I'm an awarded rocket scientist researcher and tenured professor who left academia to work on collective intelligence "in the field", advising startups that change the paradigm for technology and governance by leveraging the Web 3 and its potential to create equality and fairer society through the inclusion of the 99% in the economy. I authored over 200 peer-reviewed scientific articles, Keynoted over 250 events, support several non-profits and foundations and write awarded multilingual poetry.
Steve Suarez
Steve Suarez, CEO of HorizonX Consulting, is a transformative leader with over three decades of experience in consulting, telecommunications, & finance. Previously Global Head of Innovation at HSBC & now an Advisor to Bain & Co. He is a frequent speaker at top tech conferences, Steve also advises senior executives and holds non-executive board roles. An alumnus of MIT & Harvard Business School, he exemplifies a lifelong commitment to excellence & innovation.
Cid Wilson
As President & CEO of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), Cid Wilson lead the nation's largest advocacy group advancing Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America. He is the first Afro-Latino CEO of any national Hispanic organization in US history. He was appointed by two Presidents of the United States (Obama and Biden). Prior to leading HACR, Wilson spent 21 years on Wall Street with his first job in the mail room before moving up to become a Forbes #1 ranked analyst.
Kapil Dhiman
As Co-founder & CEO of Quranium, I am dedicated to advancing digital security and blockchain technology through quantum-proof infrastructure. As the originator of the "Earth 2.0" concept, I envision a future where quantum computing, AI, blockchain, and IoT collaboratively address global challenges. With experience as a Web3 leader at PwC India and recognition such as the Metaverse Startup of the Year 2023, I bring over a decade of consulting and entrepreneurial expertise to drive meaningful innovation in the digital space.
William D. Oliver
William D. Oliver is the Henry Ellis Warren (1894) Professor of EECS and Professor of Physics at MIT. He serves as Director of the MIT Center for Quantum Engineering, Associate Director of the Research Laboratory of Electronics, and leads the Engineering Quantum Systems Group. He developed the MIT xPro professional development courses for quantum technology. He serves on the US National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee and is a Fellow of the AAAS, APS, and IEEE.
Anna Gawlikowska
Dr. Anna Gawlikowska is the CEO and co-founder of SwissAI AG, a leader in AI and digital twin technologies for optimizing energy, mobility, and urban systems. With a PhD in Architecture and Urban Planning, she has over a decade of experience, including roles at ETH Zurich, Implenia, and the European Commission. A sought-after speaker at global forums, Dr. Gawlikowska is a recognized innovator, driving sustainable development through advanced AI solutions and strategic expertise.
Cristian CITU
Cristian Citu is the CEO & Co-Founder of Qurator.com - a B2B sustainability tech scouting platform that uses data to help businesses find the best solutions to meet their sustainability goals. Previously he worked for World Economic Forum, focusing on the impact of digital technologies on business and wider society, while managing dedicated deep-dives on new business models or exploring the implications of exponential technologies.
Rainer Karcher
Rainer Karcher, founder of Heartprint GmbH and Chief Sustainability Officer at SustainableIT.org, combines 27 years in IT with a passion for sustainability. Formerly Chief Sustainability and Human Rights Officer at Allianz Technology, he integrates ESG principles into digital transformation. A self-described “climate activist in a suit,” Rainer drives solutions for a balanced, sustainable future by bridging technology and environmental responsibility.
Pierrick Poulenas
Pierrick co-founded Picterra in 2016 and has served as its CEO ever since. He holds a master’s degree in Political Science and International Business Management from the Institute of Political Studies in Toulouse, France, as well as a certification in Entrepreneurship from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Under his leadership, Picterra has established itself as the global leader in GeoAI.
Viktoriia Savitska
Viktoriia Savitska is the Chief of Sustainability & Strategic Engagement at Epicentr Group of Companies, Ukraine’s leading omnichannel ecosystem. With 38,000 employees, Epicentr exemplifies resilience by expanding operations, driving innovation, and advancing sustainability despite war. Viktoriia supports transformative initiatives, including renewable energy projects and digital solutions, positioning Epicentr as a pioneer in sustainable growth and post-crisis recovery.
Sandra Trittin
With more than 10 years of experience in Energy, Sandra is a serial entrepreneur creating impact on the crossing of investment, technology and business model innovation. She has co-founded tech companies on the digitalization and application of AI in energy while serving on the empowerment of consumers with the professional service platform Futurize Energy. She is holding different board positions with utilities, investors and co-hosting the podcast Talking New Energy.
Dr Ari Aaltonen
Dr. Ari Aaltonen, co-founder of Efides AG, is a fintech leader with 25+ years in AI, finance, and strategy. He has held senior roles at Oracle, Cognizant, and Capgemini, focusing on transforming commodity finance to tackle bank rejection rates in mid-sized deals. Efides drives ESG impact by reducing food waste, improving food security, and aiding underprivileged food producers. At UnDavos, Ari shares insights on AI-driven finance and digital transformation.
Bernhard Kowatsch
Bernhard is the Head of the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, which he created in 2015. The Accelerator sources, nurtures and scales start-ups and nonprofits working to achieve Zero Hunger, and has run programmes for external partners, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Humanitarian Grand Challenge, Adaptation Fund and other UN Agencies.
Wilfred de Graaf
Wilfred is the co-founder of Heights AI, a global leader in AI-powered solutions, specializing in real-time performance monitoring, predictive analytics, and conscious investment decisions based on AI. Their software helps private equity firms, venture capitalists and family offices to improve their investment decisions.
Alexandra Beckstein
Founder and CEO of QAI Ventures, a company dedicated to investing in and accelerating Quantum and Quantum AI startups based in Basel and Calgary. She played a pivotal role in the >700M uptownBasel project, laying the foundation for a robust startup ecosystem. With a science background and advanced business expertise, she’s a two-time founder, including a renewable energy company in Berlin. Alexandra brings a wealth of experience across startups, SMEs, and government, and is the author of "Bossing It – The Future Belongs to the Bold."
David Hamilton Nichols
David Hamilton Nichols is an international investor and speaker. He invests in revolutionary early-stage companies and takes board and advisory roles in startups and VC. Speaking topics include impact investing, climate & renewables, economy, and blockchain in venues from Horasis to Indian colleges/universities to Nobel Peace Center. He has been featured in media including Entrepreneur and interviewed at the New York Stock Exchange. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Eagle Scout.
Alina Nilsson
Serial entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist with 10+ years in tech startups across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Actively investing in gaming, AI, and Web3 with Gamegroove Capital. Ex co-founded EMERGE tech startup conference (acquired), helping tech startups from emerging markets scale globally. A startup mentor at Plug and Play accelerator, reviewed thousands of pitch decks and helped early-stage startups raise $30M+, with some acquired by Pinterest and Snapchat.
Marco Montefiori
Marco Montefiori is the author of “Energy citizenship: The energy-power equation explained”. For over 25 years he has been fostering growth at some of the largest global energy trading companies. His experience includes structuring, executing, and auditing multibillion trading strategies, international trading JVs, long term prefinancing agreements, M&A transactions and G2G programs with emerging economies. Marco has undertaken board roles in Germany, Switzerland, US, India, and Italy, and invested in technology startups since early 2000. He graduated in Economics cum laude from University of Genova (1997) and holds an MBA from INSEAD (2005).
Christopher Oakes
Christopher Oakes is a marine biologist who specializes in deep-tech product commercialization and corporate development. Oakes holds a B.A. and M.A. in marine biology and has dedicated his career to molecular & diagnostic tools, robotics, sustainable aquaculture and venture building. As CEO of Reefgen, he is setting the company’s vision around mechanizing nearshore planting operations and strategic direction to meet the scale of ecosystem restoration market needs in the face of climate change.
Abby Ross
Abby Ross is a serial entrepreneur that loves unlocking potential in people and solutions to tackle seemingly impossible problems. Abby founded The Resiliency Company to help humanity adapt to the challenges of the next 100+ years with a focus on financing climate resilient infrastructure. Previously, Abby was the CEO of Network for Good and spent over a decade as an edtech entrepreneur, working towards scalable educational outcomes.
Daniel Faber
Daniel Faber is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Orbit Fab, building the in-space fuel supply chain for a thriving space economy. With millions in contracts and equity financing since 2018, Orbit Fab has several systems operating in orbit. Former CEO of Deep Space Industries, he advanced space resource technologies and grew sales to nearly $10M. Daniel holds dual MBAs from UCLA and NUS, an engineering degree, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies.
Silke Bochat
Silke Bochat is an award-winning Design Visionary with a career spanning top-tier organizations like PepsiCo, Colgate, Beiersdorf, Mars, and Weleda, where she excels in transforming, scaling and integrating Design in complex environments. A Pioneer in Design in HR, she rethinks Recruitment Models, Careers, Employee Experience, Digital Org, and HR 5.0 transformation through Design Strategies. Her accolades include Brand Strategist of the Year 2024 and Top 30 Female Design Leader 2023.
Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky
Patrick leads capacity and ecosystem building at the NIF, focusing on Central and Eastern Europe from London and Warsaw. He collaborates with startups, VC funds, NATO’s DIANA, industry, and governments to drive deep tech innovation in underserved regions. Formerly a partner at Beast Ventures, he invested in seed-stage deep tech startups. With expertise in foreign policy, intelligence, and security, Patrick holds degrees from Oxford, London, and MIT and founded CASTAR and MIT Alumni Angels U.K.
Andriy Kolodyuk
Andriy Kolodyuk is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and founder of AVentures Capital, with 36 investments and 14 exits. As Chairman of the Ukrainian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, he champions Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem. A Young Global Leader (2008), Andriy also initiated Ukraine House Davos to showcase Ukraine at the World Economic Forum. At UnDavos, he brings expertise in dual-use tech, investment, and economic transformation.
Saskia Bruysten
Saskia Bruysten is Partner and Co-founder international at Carbon Equity. An innovative platform enabling impact investors to scale and democratize investments in climate solutions. Prior to that, she co-founded Yunus Social Business together with Nobelprize Laureate Prof. Yunus. Through YSB, she empowered millions with essential services like healthcare and education. Saskia's career reflects her passion for tackling global challenges through business approaches.
Sarah Antor
Sarah’s career at the intersection of banking, law, and tech spans three decades and began in capital markets at SmithBarney (now Morgan Stanley) and later First Union Securities (now Wells Fargo) as a high-yield debt research analyst focused on telecommunications & healthcare technology. In 2003, she joined the Office of SC Governor Mark Sanford as legal advisor on legislation enacting the first Venture Capital Program for the state as a fund of funds structure and steering economic development with the state’s largest trading partner, Bavaria, Germany. Four years later, Sarah accepted a role at a German law firm serving corporate clients in their transatlantic expansion and relocated to Munich. She very quickly found her niche supporting tech startups in the financial services sector (later coined Fintech) with incorporating, fundraising, expanding/relocating or finding potential partnerships and buyers in the U.S. Sarah later served as GC of fintech Payworks leading up to its sale to Visa as well as Head of Regulatory at fintech Hawk AI. In 2018, she was tapped to lead the international investment banking division of Raymond James (NYSE: RFJ) as COO of Europe and CEO of the German subsidiary through the end of 2021. Sarah brings a wealth of experience along the entire lifecycle of a business. She is hyper-focused on helping female founders successfully scale their business across the Atlantic and achieve their chosen strategic exit.
Jaanus Tamm
Jaanus Tamm has 15+ years of experience building tech companies in ICT and security & defense. His products, used in 30+ countries, help protect EU borders against smuggling and illegal crossings. A member of the Estonian Defense Industry Association, Defense Cluster, and SERA, he actively supports the startup community. Specializing in tech sales, strategic management, and AI, Jaanus seeks innovative ideas in defense, security, and energy sectors.
Leor Roseman
Leor is the founder of Ripples, a non-profit organization dedicated to peacebuilding through psychedelics. Alongside a group of Palestinian and Israeli peace activists, artists, therapists and facilitators, he is developing collective psychedelic practices that explore the potential of psychedelics for peacebuilding, collective liberation, and healing collective traumas. Leor is also a Senior Lecturer and psychedelic researcher at the University of Exeter.
Daniel Schotsborg
Daniel combines nearly two decades of experience performing in live and electronic spatial audio bands, a background in sonic branding, and academic studies in music and neuroscience to innovate at the intersection of sound and mental well-being. As Co-Founder and CEO of Elusis, he has introduced brain-massage pods across Europe, integrating music and neuroscience to promote relaxation and mindfulness.
Anastasiya Kulygin
Ana, a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to elevating personal and collective consciousness by integrating ancient wisdom and plant medicine technology with modern wellness solutions. INME Wellness, she founded and leads as CEO, is Europe’s premier psychedelic retreat provider. It specializes in creating transformative experiences for business leaders, fostering mental resilience, self-discovery, and peak performance through expertly curated retreats in safe, supportive environments.
Derek Brooks
Derek is a perpetual explorer who has dedicated his career to mission-aligned investing. At 2150 he leads investments into industrial decarb start ups and teams. He joined 2150 after serving as head of venture at Flat World Partners, focused on sustainable investments in emerging markets, healthtech, and climate. Derek also led fund investments across private markets. He started his finance career in emerging market private equity.
Thomas Juli
Dr. Thomas Juli is a Human Business Guide and Coach with an audacious vision: to make human business the norm by 2030. With over 25 years of experience in various industries, he is the founder and CEO of Human Business Labs GmbH.
Anna Tutova
Public speaker on digital assets and cryptocurrencies at global technology conferences, CEO of Coinstelegram – a media platform dedicated to all things crypto, and co-producer of the documentary film "Decentralized - No Matter What" (The Great Shift: From Dollars to Digital Assets).
Regina Betz
Prof. Dr. Regina Betz is Head of the Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE) at the School of Management and Law of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). Before joining ZHAW she was Joint Director at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM) at the UNSW Sydney. Regina’s teaching and research interests include energy and climate economics. She also contributes to master courses and consults to industry and government clients in these areas. She has been called to appear as an expert witness in climate change issues at various Federal government enquiries and was the co-president of the National Research Programme on “Sustainable economy” of the Swiss National Research Foundation (SNF). Today her research is mainly focusing on the design of climate and energy policies such as emissions trading schemes, carbon taxes or renewable/energy efficiency policies as well as electricity markets applying experimental economics or empirical methods. She has also been the president of the Swiss Association of Energy Economics (SAEE) 2018-2024, is member of the energy commission of the Swiss academies as well as the Federal accompany group Agenda 2030, the management board member of Go for impact, member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Atmosfair and Co-coordinator of the SWEET ReFuel.ch Project.
Jennifer Turliuk
Jennifer Turliuk is a technologist, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, climate tech investor, and published author. She is Practice Leader, Climate and Energy AI at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, where she develops AI tools for climate innovation. She is also a MIT Sloan Fellow and leads and instructs the MIT IAP course: AI for Energy Solutions. She has delivered talks on AI for climate solutions for COP29, TEDxBoston, New York Climate Week, MIT, Yale, Climate Change AI and Terra.do. Recently, she was Partner of Climate Capital Syndicate (one of the most active funders of climate tech startups), and Partner and Co-Instructor of Climate Angels (an educational program about climate tech angel investing). Previously, she co-founded an education company, bootstrapped to self-sufficiency, raised VC funding, and exited through acquisition. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Huffington Post, NBC, FOX, CBS, Fast Company, and Wired, and she has written for Forbes, VentureBeat, and Business Insider. She has been a board member, consultant, and mentor for entrepreneurs. She graduated from Queen’s University and Singularity University’s Global Solutions Program (at NASA Ames), and was awarded an honorary degree from Humber College.
Silvia Stefini
Silvia Stefini has a 30y experience in the energy transition, built as executive in GE and as non-executive board member in gas distribution and Renewables. She is currently board member of Leonardo and Banca Popolare di Sondrio and chairs Chapter Zero Italy, the Italian chapter of the Climate Governance Initiative. She is a member of INSEAD International Directors Forum and Nedcommunity.
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Martin Polak
Martin Polak is an experienced professional in the technology and satellite industries, currently serving as Senior Director of Public Sector Business for EMEA at Planet since October 2017, where the focus is on driving sustainable growth across the region. Prior to this role, Martin held positions at NETSCOUT as Sales Manager for EMEA and at Tektronix Communications and Tektronix in various management roles, including Product Line Manager and Sales Manager. Martin holds a Master of Computer Science degree from Universität Rostock.
Mei Wen
Swedish Chinese Tech Entrepreneur/Investor, focused on DeSci, Healthtech and AI.
Caterina Mattle
With nearly 15 years of experience in the energy industry, Caterina Mattle is a Managing Director on the Investments team at Energy Infrastructure Partners. She plays a leading role in origination of new deals, transactions and asset management decisions. She brings a political lens to system-critical assets that fall at the center of public interest, such as EIP's investment in Swissgrid, Switzerland's national high-voltage power grid. Having started her career in the CEO headquarters of the Nord Stream Project, Caterina subsequently gained an in-depth understanding of the political processes and stakeholders in Bern where she built up the Secretary General of the Swiss Conference of the Cantonal Ministers of Energy (EnDK). Caterina holds a Swiss Bar exam.
Tamer Farag
At Gavi, Tamer works to mainstream innovation into Gavi operations, with the goal of accelerating vaccine delivery and impact. His team leverages private sector partnerships, through direct funding of Gavi operations, Gavi-managed innovation funds, and technical partnerships. Tamer received his Ph.D. in global health from Johns Hopkins University. He has held previous operational and strategy roles at the Gates Foundation, IHME and Meta.
Laurie Becquart
For the past 12 years, the ICT sector kept me moving between UAE, Qatar, Ireland, Belgium and Switzerland where I managed sales Regional strategy, developed specific sectors always in commercial centric roles for large American tech companies.
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Dr. Max Bernt
As Taxbit's Global Head of Regulatory Affairs and Managing Director for Europe, Max serves as Co-Chair of the Business Advisory Group in the OECD's negotiations on the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and as a Board Member of the European Commission-founded INATBA. He holds a PhD in transnational criminal law and regulatory affairs, has over eight years of experience in criminal defense litigation, and also lectures at various universities on the subject of digital asset regulation.
Jonquil Hackenberg
Jonquil is CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a global non-profit dedicated to advocacy and action for scale-up of the circular economy. Prior appointments include CEO of Eunomia; Global Head of Sustainability and Climate Response at PA Consulting and; Global Head of Sustainable Business at Infosys. Additionally, she is Trustee of Glasgow Science Centre and Deputy Chair of the UK's Design Council with a mission Design for Planet.
Kate Ohbaidze
I'm a Customer Excellence Manager at a leading telecommunications company, where I drive transformation projects that leverage AI to redefine customer experiences and operational efficiency. As a member of an AI-driven community, I focus on fostering innovation, helping our culture thrive and add value internally and externally.
Ebba Theding
Ebba is a seasoned C-level executive and CEO of 4+Ventures, with 20+ years of leadership experience. A co-founder and investor in multiple tech startups, she specializes in blockchain and AI to secure privacy, protect identities, and build trust in a digital-first world. An alum of Singularity University, MIT, and Stellar Capacity, she is passionate about innovation, lifelong learning, and creating transformative solutions for a safer, inclusive future.
Anna Lerner
Anna is a strategic senior leader with expansive partnership, technology and climate experience. Having held senior leadership roles at World Bank Group, Global Environmental Facility and Meta Inc. Currently the CEO of Climate Collective where she accelerates technology innovation to support systems change around climate and nature.
Tim Zölitz
Tim Zölitz has been working for several years on the provision of software and data products to meet the regulatory requirements for crypto assets in the regulated financial market. In addition to risk management for crypto assets, this also includes other obligations such as market conformity checks and ESG disclosures for crypto assets. During his studies in economics and business informatics, he has been active in various positions in the crypto environment since 2016.
Ivan Terekhov
Dr Ivan Terekhov is a strategic leader with 15+ years of experience in aviation, startups, and technology assessment. As Director of Strategic Intelligence at Lufthansa Innovation Hub, he drives trend analysis, actionable insights, and innovation strategies. He manages TNMT.com, a platform with 20,000 subscribers. With a PhD and years at DLR Institute, Ivan blends corporate and entrepreneurial expertise to shape the future of travel and mobility tech.
Christina Yan Zhang
Christina Yan Zhang is a global innovation leader with expertise in digital transformation since 2006. As Vice Chair of UN ITU's Metaverse Sustainability Group and Co-chair of the CitiVerse Task Group, she helps shape global standards for smart cities. With a PhD in Digital Twin technology, she advises Fortune 500 CEOs and governments, bridging academia, policy, and industry. Recognised as a Top 100 Woman of the Future, she drives inclusive, sustainable, and impactful tech innovation.
Tanja Havemann
Founder and Director of Clarmondial AG, Tanja brings over 20 years of experience in finance and environmental protection. Leading the Food Securities Fund, she pioneers blended finance for sustainable agriculture and global food security. An advisor to prestigious platforms like Cartier for Nature and the Science Based Targets initiative, she bridges science and finance, driving scalable environmental solutions and shaping sustainable finance standards with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
Delphine Ingabire
As the founder of the Igire Foundation, Delphine advocates for women's empowerment through modern agricultural initiatives. She believes that empowered women are catalysts for transformation, beginning in their homes and extending to their communities and beyond. Igire's mission is to equip women with the tools and knowledge to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.
Bernhard Schweizer
Bernhard Schweizer is the Head of SAP Digital Currency Hub. Being with SAP for more than 30 years, he is leading SAP’s effort to facilitate payments with digital currencies. Before Bernhard was amongst others responsible for the go-to-market activities of SAP IoT and led an internal start-up introducing a digital health care solution improving the care process for chronic diseases by connecting patients and doctors based on medical sensor data.
Nikolet Zwart
Dutch tech-savvy lawyer and innovator with a passion for emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and agriculture. Nikolet has expertise in R&D partnerships and life sciences, drafting biotech agreements since 1997. She embraced GPS & mobile tech for agriculture in 2011, blockchain and AI in 2017, and graduated from Oxford’s Blockchain Strategy Program in 2018. Now exploring NFTs and the metaverse, she leverages tech to tackle global challenges like food security and empower emerging economies.
Dr. Menghestab Haile
Dr. Haile bridges climate science, food security, and technology to transform rural development in Africa. As WFP Country Director in Egypt and Senior Advisor to the UAE Digital School and Egyptian Space Agency, he combines policy expertise with practical solutions like geospatial platforms and solar-powered hubs. He champions African integration, early warning systems, and disaster risk management, driving sustainable, evidence-based solutions to global food security challenges.
Sheraz Ahmed
Managing Partner of STORM Partners, leading professional services firm dedicated to the blockchain industry, and Founder of the Geneva-based innovation centre, Decentral House - Sheraz Ahmed is also a Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum, supporting dialogue, action and collaborative change. He also drives cooperation and integrity across the Web3 space as Ecosystem Director of the Crypto Valley Association.
Jin Kang
Jin is the Global Head of Legal at Hashed, where he passionately explores the intersection of law and technology. He holds an LLM from UC Berkeley and a FinTech certification from Oxford. In 2023, Jin was recognized by the Mayor of Busan for his impactful policy outreach in advocating for a pro-innovation Web3 regulatory framework. He sponsors the Global Legal Symposium and Diversity in Tech initiatives in South Korea and India.
Ia Aanstoot
Ia Aanstoot represents a new wave of climate activism: evidence-based, solutions-focused, and bold in challenging outdated narratives. As WePlanet Youth initiator, she champions science-driven, pragmatic environmentalism that embraces all low-carbon technologies. Featured in The Guardian, Ia mobilizes youth to advocate for evidence-based policy, bridging traditional concerns with modern solutions to tackle the climate crisis inclusively and effectively.
Orest Gavryliak
Chief Legal Officer of 1inch.io
Alireza Siadat
With a steadfast commitment to the nexus of law and emerging technologies, my advisory role at Blockchain and DLT initiatives and more harnesses my legal expertise to propel blockchain startups. My focus on digital assets within the financial sector ensures compliance and strategic market navigation, playing a pivotal role in the acceleration of crypto-oriented business models.
Dr. Nadia Morozova
Dr. Nadia Morozova is an award-winning analytics & insights expert with 15+ years of international experience that comes from various industries such as CPG (Procter & Gamble, Nestlé Group), technology (TikTok), and strategic consulting (BCG, EY). Over the course of her career, Dr. Nadia Morozova has built proven expertise in creating and transforming data functions as well as setting data & AI strategy and long-term vision. Currently, Nadia is Chief Analytics & Insights Officer at Enriched Insights.
Lucie Maillet St-Pierre
Lucie Maillet is an Advisory Board Member of Women in Tech Switzerland, former VP of Customer Success at Salesforce, and a B Corp champion. With expertise in digital transformation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, she highlights the power of authentic narratives to drive employee engagement and redefine success by aligning societal impact with business value. Lucie’s leadership bridges innovation and impact, inspiring organizations to embrace sustainability as a core growth strategy.
Emilia Javorsky MD
Emilia Javorsky MD, MPH is Director of the Futures Program at The Future of Life Institute, leading efforts to harness emerging technologies for humanity's benefit while managing risks. A physician-scientist and entrepreneur, she develops medical technologies and mentors at Harvard's Wyss Institute. A Fulbright-Schuman scholar, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Emilia is committed to deploying technologies ethically and safely for a better future.
Emelie Moritz
CEO of the Nordic market leading crypto exchange Safello. Background within trad-fi (Carnegie investment bank and Avanza), education Masters of Law from Uppsala University.
Dr. Eva-Maria Hempe
Dr. Hempe is a physicist by training who enjoys applying scientific thinking to a variety of different fields, especially health care management. For her PhD thesis she investigated to which extent structured engineering-type problem solving can be applied to the design of health care services. She has since joined Bain & Company, where she works mainly on a wide spectrum of health care projects, from pharma to nursing care, but is also exploring other industries, such as automotive and tech.
Henrik Lundin
Henrik is the CEO and CIO of IMAS Foundation, which specializes in creating long-term returns on financial assets, incorporating responsibility and sustainability considerations into all investment decisions. It achieves its charitable purpose by financially supporting INGKA Foundation to facilitate the funding of the IKEA Foundation.
Russ Wilcox
Russ Wilcox is a globally recognized AI expert, a member of the American Society for AI, a TED and World Economic Forum speaker, 3X featured in Forbes and an expert in residence at Boston University. He leads the development of ArtifexAI’s core technological platform and AI systems. Previously, Russ served as Lead Data Scientist at several technology companies.
Dr. Clara Guerra
Dr. Clara Guerra is the Director of the Office for Financial Market Innovation and Digitalisation (SFID) of the Liechtenstein Government, where she focuses on regulatory innovation and digital transformation. With expertise in FinTech, blockchain, and AI, she holds various leadership roles and contributes to global digital policy and secure innovation. Dr. Guerra actively participates in international discussions on the future of technology and regulation.
Halvor Bakke-Veiby
Halvor is a rocket engineer and co-founder of space debris cleanup startup Solstorm. Halvor is the co-founder of Cauldron, the world’s fastest decentralized exchange, and Moria MUSD, a crypto-collateralized stablecoin empowering financial access worldwide.
Lee Bressler
Lee Bressler is the Founder and CEO of Spring Close Advisors, a strategy and consulting firm. With 20 years of experience in finance and tech, he advises clients on growth and value creation. Previously he led Microsoft’s US Capital Markets group and held roles at JPMorgan, Millennium, and Balyasny. Lee holds an MBA from Wharton and a BS from Lehigh. He has spoken at four previous WEFs, lives in NYC, and has run five marathons.
Kevin Webb
Kevin Webb is the co-founder and managing director of Superorganism, a new venture firm dedicated to startups that benefit biodiversity. An early-stage VC for over a decade, Kevin previously helped found and run the Webb Investment Network, where he identified unicorn companies like Verkada, Turo, and Ironclad. Kevin graduated from Stanford with a degree in Human Biology (Humans, a Changing Environment, and Infectious Disease), and Columbia with an MS in Sustainability Science.
Jenn Bonine
Jennifer Bonine is the CEO of Valhalla Capital, Inc., and was the first female Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) platform testing tech CEO. She has been a co-founder of 4 different startup’s including an exit to a top tech company, venture backed funding, and acceptance to a top 10 Acceleator/Incubator experience. She has worked with companies such as Microsoft, Google, Dell, HBO, Disney, Riot Games, and Epic Games. Valhalla Capital was formed to give more equitable access to underfunded founders and allow women to create generational wealth in their families through business ownership and growth. The accessible capital allows founders to maintain control of their companies while scaling them to have impact on the planet. The company is leveraging a groundbreaking business model, empowering diversity of thought, that is fully engaged in the sustainable development goals (“SDGs”) cultivated by the United Nations.
Puay-Guan Goh
Currently a professor in supply chain and technology innovation. Prior senior management and corporate experience in logistics, shipping and industrial real estate investment and development. Angel investor and advisor to tech companies and SMEa
Juan Ignacio
Juan Ignacio Ibañez is General Secretary at the MiCA Crypto Alliance and Chief of Staff at the DLT Science Foundation. His work focuses on blockchain, policy and sustainability, covering crypto carbon accounting, carbon markets, renewable energy, and supply chains. He is also a researcher at the University College London Centre for Blockchain Technologies and a lecturer at the Catholic University of Argentina.
Sonny Wolfson
An advocate for true decentralization and ecosystem growth, Sonny has been active in the blockchain space for over six years, with a particular focus on the Solana blockchain. With a diverse background spanning IT development, business consulting, marketing, and business development, he brings a multifaceted perspective to fostering blockchain ecosystems and communities, as well as driving innovation across the decentralized landscape.
Adam Hanina
Adam Hanina is CEO/Founder of Dandelion Science, pioneering computational precision therapies for vision and brain disorders. He has founded multiple AI healthcare ventures, achieved eight-figure revenues, raised $66.9M including US and Swiss government grant funding, and holds 52 patents in neurotechnology, AI monitoring, and analytics. Honored in PharmaVOICE 100, he has spoken at CES, WHO, BIO, DIA, Wharton, and MIT. He holds an MBA from Wharton, an MPhil from Cambridge, and a BA from Brown.
Maria Lynne Dayton
Maria Lynne Dayton is a successful social entrepreneur, systems architect, and creative finance expert who has developed, funded, and managed over 20 major development and IT projects on 4 continents ($140m w/ $10 b in hybrid/blended capital deals). Her current passion is the creative financing of the UN SDGS; blending different approaches such as blockchain, impact investment, and crowd finance. She currently sits on the Board of the World Expo Fund and is a public-private partnerships advisor to the White House, US State Dept., NATO, African U, & UN. Currently she is the Sen. Dir. of Capital Partnerships at LG NOVA - the innovation arm of LG Electronics. While at LG she led their global Grand Challenges (3500+ startups) team and founded the LG Capital Alliance (40+ funds / $500 m in investments / 5 acquisitions) including NOVA Prime Ventures $150m and NOVA Wave Ventures $350m. She is also a GP at Aurion Capital Management which has a collective portfolio of Funds totalling $140m AUM.
Nik Gowing
Founder at Thinking the Unthinkable | International Broadcaster | Moderator of Public & Private Conferences (Corporate / Government) | 35-Year Analytical Expertise in Diplomacy, Defence, and International Security. Nik Gowing is the author of "Thinking the Unthinkable: A New Imperative for Leadership in the Digital Age".
Helle Bank Jorgensen
Helle Bank Jørgensen, CEO of Competent Boards, is a globally recognized expert in governance, sustainability, and leadership. She’s advised Fortune 500 boards and executives across 55+ countries. Inducted into the Corporate Governance Hall of Fame, she co-chairs A4S’s global expert panel, and her books, Stewards of the Future and the upcoming The Future Boardroom, offer critical insights on governance and sustainability.
Kurt Nilsen
Kurt is the CEO and co-founder of Partisia, a global leader in applied Secure Multi-Party Computation across applications and platforms. He holds a PhD in Economics and a part-time position as Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen. As an experienced entrepreneur he has turned advanced cryptography solutions into innovative high-tech businesses for over 15 years e.g. as co-founder of Partisia, Sepior, and Partisia Blockchain.
Bill Laboon
Bill Laboon is the Director of Education and Governance Initiatives at the Web3 Foundation, after spending the previous five years teaching Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of two books: A Friendly Introduction to Software Testing, an undergraduate textbook; and Strength in Numbers, a near-future novel set in a world in which cryptocurrency has eliminated traditional money.
Andrew Bryson
I have driven positive change for major global brands and collaborated with renowned musicians. My expertise lies in innovating and communicating purpose-driven strategies that maximize economic, environmental, and societal impact. With experience across corporations, startups, and nonprofits, I specialize in branding, marketing, program implementation, technology innovation, client engagement, cross-functional teamwork, and change management.
Ren Pelosi
Ren Pelosi, Lead Researcher at Columbia University, integrates technology and ESG principles into education and academia. A former Miss Asian, she brings a deep appreciation for cultural diversity to her work. Ren’s efforts drive innovation and sustainability, positioning her as a key voice in shaping global education and development.
Yip ThyDiep Ta
Yip Thy-Diep Ta is CEO at J3d.ai (Jedi), an AI-enabled platform for catalyzing human-centric collaboration. Her vision is to make peace more profitable than war. She’s known for her award-winning work in bridging the gender equity gap in AI and Web3, especially through co-founding women-centric education & upskilling initiatives SystAIn3r, DLT Talents. Her thought leadership is further highlighted by her engagement as a TEDx speaker at MIT. She holds an MBA from INSEAD Business School.
Robert Aguilar
Robert Aguilar is the President of Cabrera Capital Markets (CCM), a global investment bank and institutional brokerage firm, and Cabrera Capital Partners (CCP), a real estate development and investment firm. Since being founded in 2001 and 2005, the two companies have emerged as industry leaders, known for their unwavering commitment to integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction.
Kiki Del Valle
Kiki Del Valle is president for Mastercard’s North Division, comprised of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. She has over 20 years’ experience in strategy, digital products, finance, and leading teams across regions worldwide. She has been an advocate for consumer-centric business strategies aiding the company’s evolution to diversify with non-financial institutions. Prior to joining MA in 2008, Kiki held different roles in finance and new product development at Home Depot and General Electric.