Dr. Iris-Panagiota Efthymiou has a PhD in Behavioral Health Economics from the University of Piraeus, Greece. She is a Lecturer at the University of Greenwich and the University East London, Board Member of HAPSc, As. Researcher at the Laboratory Of Health Economics and Management (LabHEM) at the University of Piraeus. She has more than 50 publications (research articles in scientific journals, chapters, and 12 books).

Mr. Lalit Gautam is a dynamic entrepreneur who founded his first startup at 23 and, by 29, has founded four startups, with three successfully funded and exited. He has addressed global issues like climate change and textile waste since his college days. Lalit believes exponential technology can solve social issues in India and developing nations. He has mentored over 50 social impact startups, aiding them in fundraising. As a public speaker, he has spoken on diverse topics at platforms including the UN HQ in Geneva. Lalit is the only entrepreneur awarded by three European governments with an innovative startup visa. He has received multiple fellowships and is active in international youth organizations. Lalit was the Indo American Youth Leader and ASEAN Youth Leader for 2019. He is writing two books on startups and is a Robert Swan Arctic expedition fellow.

Dr Sandhya Patidar is currently working as Professor (Associate) in Statistical Modelling at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. She joined Heriot-Watt University in 2009 as a post-doctoral researcher in the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences. Her work (highly-interdisciplinary application of statistical approaches) attracted lots of attention across the university and she has been offered an open-ended contract to work as a Lecturer of Statistical modelling in the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society in 2013. With her growing success and commitment to the work, she has been promoted to Associate professor in 2019. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Loughborough University (UK) and an MSc in Mathematics with specialisation in Statistics (Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalay, India) passed with distinction.

Mr. Yonah Welker is a technologist and public expert focused on the algorithmic spectrum, including AI, robotics, and emerging technologies addressing social and human-centered issues. Yonah collaborates on creating, evaluating, and implementing technologies and policies, contributing to AI and digital acts. With over a hundred appearances, Yonah raises awareness of social technologies and policies. Previously, Yonah co-founded Hardwaretech think tank, evaluated tech ventures, and worked with technology transfer and innovation ecosystems. Yonah has been featured by the White House, World Economic Forum, Forbes, OECD, and Unesco. Recent themes include ability and spectrum-centered algorithms. Recent appearances include AI Act Summit, World AI Cannes Festival, and Responsible AI Forum.

Mr. Girish Mavath Ramachandran is a versatile strategist and out-of-the-box thinker with a passion for business transformation and sustainable development. My expertise spans financials, technology, and socio-economics, focusing on leveraging innovation to drive impactful change. With a background in program management and investment, I specialize in supporting masterplans and deal transactions that foster nation-building initiatives and enhance quality of life. My interests also extend to agriculture and food security, aligning efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the realm of Industry 4.0, I integrate AI, blockchain, and data analytics to spearhead digital transformations, particularly in creating smart, sustainable cities and advancing the concept of digital plantations. I am equally adept at bridging sectors, collaborating with entrepreneurs, NGOs, and public sectors to shape policies that enable inclusive growth and technological advancement.

Mitra Madanchian is an Assistant Professor at University Canada West and Adjunct Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is also the Director of Quark Minded Technology Inc. and Hamta Business Corporation. Holding a Ph.D. in Business Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA (Malaysia), a Master of Administrative Science in Human Resources from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Applied Linguistics from University Putra Malaysia, she has a strong academic background. With over a decade of industry experience, including roles in both SMEs and a Big Four firm (KPMG), Mitra has established herself as an expert in Business Management and Research and Development. Her professional career spans various international companies, covering fields such as IT, International Trade, Finance, and Education. In addition to her industrial expertise, Mitra is an accomplished academic researcher, specializing in Business Management, Leadership, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, FinTech, and IT Management. Her work has been published by reputable publishers like Elsevier, IGI Global, and MDPI, comprising over fifty scientific articles in peer-reviewed international journals, seven book chapters, and a book on leadership. She is a member of CPHR and has served as a session chair and speaker at international conferences, presenting numerous papers. Currently, her research interests focus on the role of AI in HR and Marketing. Additionally, Mitra is authoring a book entitled "Ethics in Human Resource Management," which is currently in press.