Gary is a Singularity Fellow in the area of Transformation and co-founder of career advisory service eParachute. His LinkedIn courses on leadership and organizational development have been taken by over 1 million learners.

Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom is a space entrepreneur, speaker, author, and impact instigator. She is the Co-Founder of International Space Consultants and SpaceBase – a social enterprise working to democratize access to space by catalyzing space ecosystems in emerging countries, starting with New Zealand. Emeline is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, currently residing in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Andra Keay, as the Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, spearheads the non-profit industry collective that champions innovation and the successful commercialization of robotics technologies. Beyond her pivotal role at Silicon Valley Robotics, Andra is a multifaceted entrepreneur, renowned for her establishment of the global startup competition Robot Launch, the maker space Robot Garden, and the advocacy group Women in Robotics. She extends her expertise as a mentor, investor, and advisor to startups, accelerators, and think tanks, accentuating her passion for steering socially beneficial robotics and AI into the mainstream. With a prolific career encompassing diverse dimensions of the robotics landscape, Andra Keay remains at the forefront of propelling technological innovation towards a brighter, more connected future.

Kyle facilitates the world's breakthroughs, having collectively facilitated, advised, and trained the senior leaders of 120+ Fortune 500 companies across multiple countries and industries. Kyle is Founder and Chief Exponential Officer of Be Courageous, the global growth platform helping leaders and their organizations master their exponential future today through courageous breakthroughs in culture transformation, enterprise strategy, insight-led innovation, design science, and impactful organizational engagement. Kyle has held the positions of Partner at Lippincott/Oliver Wyman; Senior Director of Innovation Capacity and Organizational Effectiveness at GAP Inc. (across a portfolio of six global brands); Senior Director of Employee Experience at Old Navy; and Principal of Synecticsworld, the premier global innovation consultancy. Kyle holds a BA in Marketing and Design from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in South Africa, is a certified master practitioner of NLP in both North America and Europe, and a certified master facilitator and master practitioner of TRIZ problem-solving patent methodology. “My purpose is to breakthrough impossible. My mission is to positively shape the thinking and actions of the world through courageous action. I believe when we tap into our inner courage anything can be achieved.”- Kyle Hermans

Aaron Frank is a researcher, writer, and consultant who has spent a decade working in Silicon Valley. As a writer, his articles have appeared in Vice, Wired UK, Forbes, and Venturebeat. He routinely advises large companies, startups, and government organizations on trends related to a broad set of emerging technologies, with a focus on augmented/virtual reality and virtual environments

Misha Byrne, a Singularity University expert in Neuroscience & Performance, applies his social-cognitive neuroscience background to delve into performance enhancement. Now a behavioral strategist and consultant at The Future Academy X (Munich) and Partner at NeuroPower Group (Australia), he aids business leaders in embracing digitalization and AI by using brain insights. His role spans easing tech adaptation, optimizing team performance and fostering human-centered businesses. Misha's portfolio includes creating an AI personality for a leading Japanese car manufacturer, driving digital transformation in healthcare and promoting peace initiatives among Indian and Pakistani doctors. An influential editor of NeuroPower: Leading with Neurointelligence, his focus now revolves around infusing science, empathy and practicality into the Future of Work, blending technology, diversity and collaboration to cultivate high-performance cultures.

Robert Suarez originates, develops and grows sustainable impact ventures and initiatives in the areas of regenerative ecosystems, circularity and humane tech. After spending two decades working in design and innovation for large corporations, startups and impact partners, Robert knows what truly drives innovative ideas into market - understanding the needs and behaviors of people, systems and planet, leveraging emerging technologies and applying the right business models to scale new solutions.

Dr. Nicholas Haan is a moonshot agitator for solving the world’s biggest challenges and creating a future that’s good for people and the planet. He draws from his multifaceted background to enable leaders to cultivate new mindsets, insights and skills necessary to thrive in the digital transformation era.

Eleanor ‘Nell’ Watson, a pioneering ethics and machine intelligence researcher, has been a driving force behind some of the most crucial AI ethics standardization and certification initiatives from organizations such as the IEEE.

With over 15 years of experience as a CEO, I am on a mission to digitalize, decentralize, decarbonize, and democratize access to clean energy worldwide. As an expert speaker at Singularity University, I share my insights and ideas on the energy industry and future trends and inspire others to join me in creating a sustainable and equitable future. For my work, I have been recognized as an MIT Innovator Under 35, FastCompany Most Innovative Company X2, FastCompany World Changing Idea, and TIME Best Invention.

Muriel Clauson, PhD is the co-founder of Anthill. Anthill is a ML-enabled HR service center for the deskless workforce. Anthill is focused on helping workers in manufacturing and supply chain roles have the same support in their careers as their desked peers. Muriel has been an active researcher and advisor on the future of work and artificial intelligence.

Jaya Baloo, currently Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Avast Software has worked in the cybersecurity area for nearly 20 years.

Dr. Tiffany Vora is a dynamic educator, writer, scientist and entrepreneur. She's Faculty and Vice Chair of Medicine and Digital Biology at Singularity University. Tiffany founded Bayana Science for science communication and co-founded Three Body Labs. She's driven to bridge science with practical insights for society, with degrees in Biology and Chemistry from NYU and a PhD in Molecular Biology from Princeton. Additionally, she's mentored startups, championed diversity and inspired innovation. Her expertise spans CRISPR, genetics, climate change, space biology and more, offering a broad view of transformative technologies.

Carlo van de Weijer, a prominent figure in the automotive sector, boasts executive roles at Siemens and TomTom. With a master's degree in mechanical engineering from TU Eindhoven and a PhD from TU in Graz, his expertise bridges engineering and technology. Presently, Carlo directs the Eindhoven AI System Institute at Eindhoven University of Technology and serves as a Fellow for future mobility at the Deloitte Center for the Edge. He advises global ministries and industries on mobility's future and contributes insights through a weekly column in a leading Dutch newspaper, leaving a significant impact on technology and transportation discourse.

Darlene Damm is an impact-driven visionary who pioneered the impact technology industry. She co-founded two of the world’s first impact technology companies in aerospace and drone transport, and as former Faculty Chair and Vice President of Community and Impact at Singularity University, taught and mentored thousands of founders and executives who went on to build impact technology companies in every industry including Ag Tech, Food Tech, Ed Tech, Climate Tech, Gov Tech, Health Tech, and more. Darlene received her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, her master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS), was a fellow with Japan-US Community Education and Exchange, is an advisor to the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, was a mentor with Google’s impact accelerator, a judge for Stanford BASES, and served on the Biden Administration’s Working Group on Cross Border Trade. She holds patents in drone technology and Authority Magazine featured her as a social impact hero. She is also the author of Your Dream Job is Here: The Impact Technology Revolution and the New Jobs Saving the World. Her journey seamlessly merges technology and social impact. As the founder of DIYROCKETS, she pioneered crowdsourced space tech in 2012, and co-founding Matternet in 2011, she reshaped medical deliveries with drones in developing nations. Before Singularity University, Darlene empowered youth across Asia and the US, contributing to economies. Her role at Ashoka led to significant funding and partnerships with tech giants, while initiatives like StartEmpathy impacted over 30 countries. Darlene holds a degree from Stanford University, a master's from Johns Hopkins SAIS, and her patent, speaking engagements and publications attest to her expertise in technology, innovation and social change.

Aaike van Vugt has a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Delft University of Technology. He is the co-founder of VSParticle, aiming to help research and industry in the production of inorganic nanoparticles with the goal to help researchers in the fundamental development of new products like batteries, catalyst, electronics, or nano-medicines.

Adam Pantanowitz is a dedicated technologist who thrives on using cloud computing and machine learning to solve complex problems. He's a faculty member at SingularityU South Africa, focusing on biotechnology and envisioning a future where technology and humanity merge. He's been lecturing at the University of the Witwatersrand since 2009 and has a background in biomedical and electrical engineering, contributing to biotech and software innovations including hands-free surgery tools and CPR monitors. As a respected Fellow of The Institution of Engineering and Technology, he co-founded ventures like AURA, Tariffic, and Lawbuntu, highlighting his entrepreneurial spirit. Formerly CTO of a tax fintech, Adam's expertise expanded. Revered for his tech prowess, he shapes discussions on technology's role in humanity's future. His imaginative projects span brain-internet livestreaming, eye-controlled wheelchairs, brain transmission channels, and thought-driven robotic arms. Adam Pantanowitz incessantly seeks ways to harness technology for human advancement.

Adriana is on a mission. She has a background in theoretical physics, her award-winning PhD and postdoctoral work focused on quantum effects in biology and the origins of the building blocks of life in space.

Alex Gladstein is the chief strategy officer at the Human Rights Foundation. He also serves as vice president of strategy for the Oslo Freedom Forum.

Alex Nascimento, Ph.D. is a visionary serial entrepreneur and Singularity University Faculty with over 20 years of experience in developing innovative products and technology platforms. He was the director of Samsung SmartThings in Silicon Valley and has an eclectic academic background in business, artificial intelligence, engineering, and human behavior. Alex has affiliations with renowned institutions like Stanford University and MIT, and has developed innovations and obtained patents in various sectors. He is known for his methodology for accelerated AI adoption and a systematic innovation program. With international recognition, he is a columnist and author of scientific articles and books.

Alicia Asín, CEO and co-founder of Libelium, a Spanish IT company, is a visionary in the Internet of Things (IoT) field. With the creation of "Waspmote," an open-source sensor platform, she drives innovation in IoT. An influential speaker, Alicia also addresses data mining, security and privacy in the IoT era. Her impact extends to smart cities, precision agriculture and e-health solutions, empowering developing countries. Recognized globally, she's acclaimed for technological contributions, earning awards like the 2021 Top 7 IoT Thought Leader and the 2016 "Rey Jaime I" Award. Alicia's journey exemplifies IoT's potential for transformative social change.

From childhood, Alissa Proctor envisioned a world where technology and humanity blend seamlessly, transcending limitations. She aspired to be an astronaut or a cyborg, and her love for sci-fi remains unwavering. Beyond entertainment, she sees sci-fi's profound impact on shaping reality and shaping a desirable future. With expertise in IT architecture and technology strategy, Alissa has collaborated with diverse sectors, spanning defense, utilities, education and government. Her fervor lies in exploring fresh perspectives, understanding intricate connections and championing responsibility for societal, ethical and environmental dimensions.

Alix is a researcher in philosophy of technology and the Director of Curated and Research Content at Singularity. She investigates the societal and cultural impact of exponential technologies. Her current research centres around two large scale projects. The first focus is on the effects of automated decision-making algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and algorithmic bias.

Amish is CEO of Explorers' Lab, a Silicon Valley posse venturing into deep technologies that disrupt and create entire industries. His venture capital experience includes serving as a founder of a global corporate venture capital (VC) operation for a large public company, and a founding Partner at a $100M corporate-backed VC fund. In these roles and others he has led early-stage VC investments in emerging technology areas including artificial intelligence, robotics, medicine, and autonomous systems. He has held teaching roles at Stanford's d.school and UCSD.

As Director General of EIIS (European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability, Andrea empowers organizations to achieve their sustainability goals with cutting-edge strategies. He works every day in Europe with governments and UN agencies.

Andrew Hessel is a pioneering force in genomics and synthetic biology, driving transformative progress in human and animal health. As President of Humane Genomics, he spearheads the creation of synthetic viruses with profound health implications. His influence also extends to the Center of Excellence for Engineering Biology, where he catalyzes breakthroughs in biological manipulation. Andrew's impact resonates through the Genome Project-write, a global initiative aimed at engineering vast genomes, including the human genome. With a history as a Distinguished Research Scientist at Autodesk Life Sciences, he excels in using computational tools to navigate life's intricacies. His overarching goal is to deepen our understanding of living systems, enabling us to harness them effectively. With multifaceted contributions, Andrew Hessel is redefining synthetic biology and genomics, propelling innovative solutions across health, science and society.

Anne Connelly is passionate about harnessing blockchain and decentralized technology to create globalgood. Anne is Faculty at Boston University where she teaches Blockchain for Social Impact and has been an active part of the global blockchain community since 2012. She previously worked with Doctors Without Borders in Central Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Anne was honoured as one of CBC’s 12 Young Leaders Changing Canada and one of the Fifty Most Inspirational Women in Technology in Canada.

Dr. Annika Steiber is a senior executive, board member, advisor, author, and professor with a Ph.D. in Management of Technology. Dr. Steiber is an expert on leading practices in Innovation Management in a digital world. She was in 2024, the author of 17 management books including The Google Model: Management for Continuous Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World (1st edition 2014, 2nd edition 2024), The Silicon Valley Model: Management for Entrepreneurship (1st edition 2016, 2nd edition 2024), Managing in a Digital Age: Will China Surpass Silicon Valley? (2018), and Leadership for the Digital Age (2022). For five years, she was a professor and the Director for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Menlo College (California, USA) and is currently the Founder and Director of Management Insights and the Rendanheyi Silicon Valley Center.

Anuraj Gambhir, an internationally renowned Exponential Thought Leader, blends strategic business acumen with altruistic philosophy, shaping humanity's evolution from "Mindset to Heartset." With a 30-year journey spanning five continents in the mobile ecosystem, he collaborates with giants like NASA/JPL and T-Mobile, cementing his reputation. As an Innovation Catalyst and Transdisciplinary Expert, Anuraj empowers enterprises with exponential technologies, and his practical expertise encompasses executive management, entrepreneurship, disruptive tech, design thinking and well-being. Gambhir is also a smartphone design pioneer, revolutionizing mobile technology. Anuraj Gambhir is an internationally recognized Strategic Business/Startup Advisor, Technology Visionary, Exponential Thought Leader and multi-award winning Innovator. He has over 30 years’ global experience across 5 continents and is a trans-disciplinary expert and considered a polymath. His practical knowledge spans executive management, innovation, entrepreneurship, conscious leadership, exponential technologies, design thinking and holistic wellbeing. Key domains he works at the intersection of include the future of Health/Wellness, Learning/Education, Media, Transportation, Telecom & Space as part of emerging Smart - Devices/Cities/Spaces/Communities/Mindsets with focus on Human-centric design for intelligent and harmonious living and working. More at: www.anuraj.io & https://www.linkedin.com/in/anurajgambhir/

Arash Aazami is here for the big change: a world where every individual has the right to harvest, use and share nature’s ever-existing energy abundance. As founder of Unify.energy, global advocate for the Internet of Energy and chairman of UniversalRight, Arash inspires future-makers accross the globe to rethink energy and the role they can play in the establishment of a new 100% renewables-based, inclusive and just energy reality for all. After careers in music and online tech he founded the first energy company that earns more as it sells less energy, and his Path to Zero business model was awarded by MIT in 2014. His keynotes merge deep understanding of energy-related trends, geopolitics and digital technologies with the human elements: mindset, social design, values and ethics. As a strategic advisor, Arash has worked with the International Energy Agency, Singularity University, IRENA, the European Commission and multiple governments as well as a wide array of enterprises in energy, telco, IT, and various industries, bringing the Internet of Energy onto their strategic agendas. He has presented hundreds of keynotes and workshops for Singularity University, TEDx, European Commission, IEA, Blockchain Summit, IFMA, Young Presidents Organization, SXSW, Tomorrowland, The Next Web and many others, and was invited by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2022 for a dialogue on energy and climate. He also developed and curated various tech and energy hackathons, as well as Europe’s largest sustainability conference in collaboration with Tomorrowland: Love Tomorrow Conference. Arash wrote several publications and reports: From Volume to Value, Smart Multi Commodity Grid, Deltagrid 2050, and The Netherlands’ policy agenda for energy and digitalization ‘More than the Sum of all Parts’. His keynotes are widely acclaimed as insightful, inspiring, hope-giving and paradigm-shifting.

Arlindo Oliveira is a Singularity University expert in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. He is also a Distinguished Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Lisbon, Portugal.

Barry O'Reilly is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and innovation expert with over 20 years of experience in creating high performance organizations.

Benjamin Rosman is a Professor in the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at Wits University, where he runs the Robotics, Autonomous Intelligence and Learning (RAIL) Laboratory and is the Director of the Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute. He is also the Chief Science Officer for Lelapa AI. He received his Ph.D. in Informatics from the University of Edinburgh in the UK in 2014. He was a founder of the Deep Learning Indaba machine learning summer school, which now has satellite events in 47 African countries. He was made a 2024 National Geographic Explorer, a 2022 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, was a 2017 recipient of a Google Faculty Research Award in machine learning, and a 2021 recipient of a Google Africa Research Award. In 2020, he was made a Senior Member of the IEEE.

Bill O’Connor, visionary Founder of THE INNOVATION AGENCY, and esteemed Singularity University faculty, shapes innovation landscapes from San Francisco to Silicon Valley. With a prolific decade, he's ignited over 600 innovation engagements across 50+ nations, impacting 8,000+ professionals, 4,000+ executives, and 25+ CEOs. From Google to Tesla, Bill's imprint spans industry giants. He's engaged the likes of the U.S. Department of Defense and World Bank, elevating innovation mindsets globally. Notable publications like The Economist and Forbes feature his work, and Bill's expertise extends to top institutions such as Stanford and Oxford, enriching academia through research, keynotes and workshops. Additionally, his team collaborates with the Nobel Foundation, unlocking innovation secrets through 11 Laureate interviews. And beyond consulting, O’Connor also guides disruptive startups as an advisory board member.

Brad Templeton is a Canadian software architect, civil rights advocate, and entrepreneur. He is considered one of the early pioneers of the Internet, having founded ClariNet Communications Corp., the first company to deliver news and information services to Internet users, in 1989.

Brad has a Global Consulting Practice in leadership, resilience and innovation, where he shares his powerful lived experiences to build radical leadership capabilities and catalyse change. As the Co-Founder of three enterprise startups, Brad has been on the leading edge of technology and change for over 25 years. He has co-founded 3 high-growth international technology startups and guided C-level Executives through significant business transformation programs in some of the biggest corporations in the world, including UBS, Visa, Swisscom and CBA and is also currently engaged as the Entrepreneur in Residence at Western Sydney University. Brad's Radical Leadership Programs are being adopted by organizations such as Queensland Health, Rio Tinto, Endeavour Group, and the Australian National Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO). He also mentors several high-profile technology founders in Silicon Valley. In his spare time, you can find Brad raising three future Jedi knights on the Central Coast of NSW.

Brian Ferguson has spent a career working around high-performing teams in national security, healthcare and sport. He is now the Founder of Arena Labs, which brings the tools, training and data of the world’s top performing teams to frontline surgeons and nurses in healthcare. Previously, he served in the White House and Pentagon as a civilian and in uniform as part of US Special Operations.

Bryce Goodman, an accomplished strategist in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), serves as Chief Strategist at the Department of Defense's Innovation Unit. His impactful role encompasses AI integration for humanitarian aid, disaster response, predictive health and more. As Kravis Senior Contributing Scientist and Innovation Fellow at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Bryce furthers his impact in environmental causes. And a respected Singularity University faculty member, he shares insights on AI's potential. Bryce's influence extends to advising the US National Security Commission on AI and consulting for Google, NEC Corporation and Deloitte. Goodman is also a cleantech startup co-founder, securing $50 million funding. His honors include Forbes 30 under 30 (Energy & Industry) and World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. With degrees from esteemed institutions, Bryce pursues a PhD in Philosophy and AI at the University of Oxford, embodying his commitment to shaping AI's societal impact.

Cassidy Leventhal, a dynamic Vice President at University Ventures, stands among Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education. In this role, she serves as Board Member and Observer for ed-tech and future of work firms like AdmitHub, Avenica, Tiber Health and Yellowbrick. Her impact resonates through education-to-employment pathways, recognized in Bloomberg, Talent Tech Labs, Education Dive and EdSurge. She secured a $15K Pathway2Tomorrow prize featured at the US Chamber of Commerce and launched the acclaimed student-centered website, alternativestocollege.com. Cassidy's journey started at McKinsey & Company, where she excelled as a management consultant, driving transformative initiatives. Her academic prowess includes a summa cum laude degree from Barnard College, Columbia University and Phi Beta Kappa induction. Cassidy Leventhal is an expert bridging academia and the evolving workforce, shaping the future of education with unwavering passion.

Catherine Molloy is a renowned Speaker and Communication Expert with over 25 years of experience in business, training and facilitation. Specializing in leadership, sales and service, she creates engaging learning environments through potent communication techniques. And with a Masters Degree in Neuro-linguistic Programming and qualifications in Business, Leadership and Management, Catherine's impact spans various domains. Her global influence encompasses business growth, customer service and leadership, unified by the central tool of communication for success. Catherine crafted the conscious connection framework, informed by over three decades of body language and behavioral study. Her authored works, such as "The Million Dollar Handshake" and "The Conscious Leader," underscore her prowess. As a "CSP Certified Speaking Professional" and Global Goodwill Ambassador, she also champions charitable causes. Her academic excellence includes a Masters of Leadership and being in the top 15% of academics. Catherine embodies simplicity in complexity and empowers individuals with transformative tools for lasting change.

For the past two decades, Charlene Li has been helping people see the future.

Christian von Reventlow is a dynamic global executive driving business transformation through customer-centric approaches, technology foresight and workforce engagement. With expertise in Digitization, 5G and Cloud/Edge computing, he's a sought-after speaker and author of "The Digital Shift: Design’s New Role as AI Transforms into Personal Intelligence." His impactful roles include Group Executive at Telstra, where he revamped consumer business strategy, and Chief Product & Innovation Officer at Deutsche Telekom AG, catalyzing innovation culture and deploying AI, AR and IoT. An MIT case study highlights his transformational leadership. Christian's 25-year journey spans key roles at Intel, Avaya and Tenovis, including inventing Europe's first cloud service in 2001. Armed with a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Technical University Berlin and a Master's in Physics from Ruhr-Universität Bochum, he champions technology for global good. His current position as Group Executive for Products and Technology at Telstra underscores his commitment to innovation-led organizational evolution.

Christian Kuhn is an experienced Principal specializing in Digital Health Experience Design, User Research and Behavior Design. With diverse roles as a Consultant, Coach, Speaker and Author, he brings over two decades of expertise in deciphering how technology transforms user needs and behaviors. In 2017, Christian led the establishment and expansion of the European unit for medical artificial intelligence startup Gyant.com in San Francisco. Today, he's a driving force in start-ups, international pharma and med tech collaborations, overseeing experience consultation, research, coaching and management. Christian's commitment to understanding the intersection of technology and human interaction sets him apart. His extensive experience empowers him to shape impactful user experiences, while his insights as an author and speaker enrich the field. With a remarkable track record, Christian Kuhn remains a vital contributor to the evolution of digital health and user-centric technologies.

Dr. Christianna Taylor is a notable figure in Leadership, Strategy and Technology, specializing in transformative applications in space, AI and 3D Printing. As the Chief Technology Officer at Gantri, she guides the platform that employs 3D printing to create contemporary design lighting directly for consumers. Recognized as a Global Impact Challenge winner during her Singularity University engagement, Christianna established Intelligent Space in 2016. Her journey encompasses roles as a Concurrent Engineer abroad, Systems Engineer for small satellites at Microcosm and a NASA JPL GSRP Fellow. She's also contributed as Event Coordinator for AIAA Los Angeles-Las Vegas Chapter and as a Global Scholar with the Kauffman Foundation. Beyond advising startups in the New Space community, Dr. Taylor interests span travel, reading and embracing challenges. Her fascination with space dates back to watching Haley's comet with her mother, and her engagement in debates about futuristic concepts like those in Star Trek demonstrates her ongoing curiosity and connection to innovative ideas.

Christina Gerakiteys is a catalyst for change, empowering leaders to converge minds, technology, and fields for maximum impact. As CEO of UtopiaX and Founder of IdeaSparx, Christina enables change-makers to create their own playbook in a noisy world. She is the author of Celebrating Success One Failure at a Time and a sought-after international keynote speaker, facilitator, and program designer, known for interactive educational experiences driven by design thinking, purpose, engagement, and play. Her programs shift mindsets to Moonshot thinking, exploring possibilities beyond limitations. Christina has created custom programs for Deloitte, IAG, Austrade, Bupa, Investa, and Dulux. She also coaches and mentors executives and entrepreneurs. Christina has presented keynotes and workshops for Singularity University (Silicon Valley), Entrepreneurs Organisation, Front End of Innovation Conference (Boston), Vivid Ideas (Sydney), Creative Innovation (Melbourne), Inspiring Women Leaders in the Digital Era Congress (Spain), and SXSW (Sydney and Austin). She writes for several publications, hosts the podcast Inspired for Impact, and speaks on creativity and innovation. Christina contributes to the award-winning Front-End Innovation blog and is an ambassador for Stone and Chalk Tech Central, Sydney. She serves on the International Advisory Board for W Startup Community, the Hunter Medical Research Foundation, the Advisory Board for One Million Women, and the Action Council for Atlantic Council. As an advocate for innovation committees, Christina lectures on business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She is a lifelong learner and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Creativity and Innovation. After attending SingularityU's Executive Program, she launched Australia's inaugural SingularityU Chapter (SUAU) in 2018. SUAU's success led to the SUAU Global Impact Challenge and Summit, becoming the 8th Country Partner of Singularity University globally. A fully accredited SU Faculty member, Christina's influence extends to diverse events and platforms, including the SingularityU Australia Summit, Vivid Ideas and global conferences. Christina's engaging speaking style and expertise make her a sought-after keynote speaker. She leads the annual Hunter Innovation Festival, designs corporate innovation programs through UtopiaX and contributes to radio discussions. Her commitment to fostering innovation and driving change continues to shape her impactful journey.

Glickman is a visionary change and innovation catalyst, activating transformative industry advancements through high-profile partnership and leadership

Daniel Hulme is a globally recognised expert in AI and investor in emerging technologies. He's the CEO of Satalia, an award-winning company that provides AI innovations for global brands. Satalia joined the world's largest media company in 2021, WPP, where Daniel is also the Chief AI Officer. Daniel has been recognised as one of the top 10 Chief AI Officers globally. Having received a Masters and Doctorate in AI at UCL, Daniel is also UCL's Computer Science Entrepreneur in Residence and a lecturer at LSE's Marshall Institute, focused on using AI to solve business and social problems. Daniel is a serial TEDx and Google speaker, and regularly keynotes on AI, ethics, innovation and decentralization. He contributes to numerous books and articles on the future of work, and is a faculty member of SingularityU. Daniel has advisory and executive positions across companies and governments. He holds an international Kauffman Global Entrepreneur Scholarship and actively promotes purposeful entrepreneurship and technology innovation across the globe.

Daniel Kraft is a Stanford and Harvard trained physician-scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and innovator and is serving as the Chair of the XPRIZE Pandemic Alliance Task Force.

Dr. David Bray is both a Distinguished Fellow and co-chair of the Alfred Lee Loomis Innovation Council at the non-partisan Henry L. Stimson Center. He is also a non-resident Distinguished Fellow with the Business Executives for National Security, and a CEO and transformation leader for different “under the radar” tech and data ventures seeking to get started in novel situations. He is Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures and has served in a variety of leadership roles in turbulent environments, including bioterrorism preparedness and response from 2000-2005. Dr. Bray previously was the Executive Director for a bipartisan National Commission on R&D, provided non-partisan leadership as a federal agency Senior Executive, worked with the U.S. Navy and Marines on improving organizational adaptability, and aided U.S. Special Operation Command’s J5 Directorate on the challenges of countering disinformation online, and Executive Director for the successful bipartisan Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data that included Senator Mark Warner, Senator Rob Portman, Rep. Suzan DelBene, and Rep. Michael McCaul from 2020-2021. . He has received both the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award and the National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement Medal. Business Insider named him one of the top “24 Americans Who Are Changing the World” under 40 and he was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. With a background spanning technology, government and academia, Bray transformed the FCC's IT systems, earned CIO 100 Awards and delivered impactful speeches worldwide. As a Visiting Executive In-Residence at Harvard and Faculty Member at Singularity University, he also shares insights on impact and disruption. He's a passionate advocate for the Future of Work, Governance and Augmented Communities, emphasizing human-focused collaboration and individual choices.

As a sought-after speaker, he has given keynote addresses and speeches around the world for organizations including Abbvie, Cisco, Oracle, Roche, E&Y, Accenture, Gilead, ENEL, Intesa, Banca Sella, Mediolanum, Alphabet, Internet Advertising Bureau, European Foundation for Management Development, and H-Farm. He is an author of Something New about the role of artificial intelligence in our society. The book is available in three languages, English, Italian, and Spanish. David is a mentor for the Thiel Fellowship, a Scientific Advisory Board Member for the Lifeboat Foundation, a Founder of the Open Government Data working group, and an Advisor to the Institute of Ethics and Emergent Technologies and numerous startups. He was the Chairman of the Board, and is an Advisor to Humanity+, an organization dedicated to promoting understanding, interest, and participation in fields of scientific advancement and emerging innovation that benefit the human condition. He was an Adjunct Professor at LUISS Business School in Rome, one of Italy’s leading institutions.

I grew up in humble beginnings in Aberdeen, Washington and then lived most of my formative years tending farms in the Nisqually Valley near Lacey, Washington. In my post-secondary years, I received a two Bachelors Degrees from University of Washington in Seattle, WA in Industrial & Systems Engineering and believe it or not, the other in Philosophy. I have a Masters of Science in Engineering and Leadership from Purdue University.

David Roberts is considered one of the world’s leading experts on business disruption, exponential technology and exponential leadership.

David S. Rose is an Associate Founder of Singularity University, and the founder of SU’s Finance, Entrepreneurship and Economics program. An Inc. 500 CEO and serial entrepreneur, he is an active investor who has founded or funded over 100 pioneering companies, and is the New York Times bestselling author of both “Angel Investing” and “The Startup Checklist”.

Diederick is the Director of the Center for Quantum and Society. Previously he worked for Deloitte’s incubator where he co-founded Fast Ventures, a venture discovery technology to match larger companies with tech ventures, now part of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services.

Dr. Chander is a physician, neuroscientist, and futurist who trained at Harvard, UCSF, UCSD, and the Salk Institute. She is Chair of Neuroscience and Faculty of Medicine at Singularity University, Visiting Scholar in Medicine (Bioinformatics) at Stanford (where she was on the Anesthesiology faculty for 8 years), and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center. Her postdoctoral research allowed her to use light-activated ion channels inserted in DNA (optogenetics) to study sleep and consciousness switches in brains. Her goal is to understand neural mechanisms of consciousness, the evolution of human consciousness secondary to human augmentation, and how mapping consciousness in humans may help us to understand consciousness and intelligence in other life forms (e.g. animals, non-terrestrials).

Dr. Christyna Serrano is an accomplished educator and entrepreneur affiliated with UC Berkeley and Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. With extensive academic credentials, she integrates technology and educational practices to prepare early-career professionals for the global market. Through Critically Conscious Design, LLC, she designs innovative training programs for ongoing development.

Dr. Robert Muggah is an internationally recognized geopolitical expert with specialization in smart cities, cyber security, digital technologies, and climate resilience. He is the founder of several think tanks, companies, and start-ups and advises leading management consultancy firms, tech companies, and international organizations ranging from the UN to the IMF and World Bank. Based in Brazil, Robert has worked in over 50 countries spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. In addition to designing award-winning data visualizations and predictive analytical tools, he is a columnist in leading news outlets, author of 8 books and over 100 journal articles, and has PhD from University of Oxford.

Eduardo Ibrahim has a singular background, combining software engineering and behavioral finance in such a way as to enable him to design computational economic models that unifies artificial intelligence techniques and Nobel Prize's theories of behavioral economics. His use of exponential technologies and behavior science aim to implement complex adaptive systems, based on human's interactions in real-time. By using deep learning and different approaches of behavior data collection, including sensors and gamification, these models allow economic sustainability for industries and satisfaction for consumers. Ibrahim wants to show us how machine learning will make machines more intelligent and less biased than us, rebuilding the economy and the world as we know it.

Eleonora Cogo boasts 15 years of expertise in climate change and sustainability, spanning roles in both corporate and government sectors. Notably, she served as Senior Scientific Manager at the Foundation Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) and played a pivotal role in UN climate negotiations that culminated in the Paris Agreement. With a background in Environmental Engineering and an MSc in Environmental Management, Eleonora's impact extends to her board position at the Adaptation Fund. Her career features key roles in emission reduction projects and trading schemes. An MBA from IE Business School and participation in Singularity University's Global Solutions Program showcase her dedication to innovation. She introduced 'Change Game,' a groundbreaking video game that simplifies climate change complexities and earned an Italian Video Game Awards nomination. As an Expert at Singularity, Eleonora is an influential speaker on innovation, technology and climate change, exemplifying her commitment to global transformation.

Elie Losleben is a dynamic speaker guiding leaders in navigating change while preserving well-being. With over a decade of experience leading Code Innovation in global development projects, she's backed by UNICEF, UK Department for International Development and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Elie's insight from post-conflict Liberia emphasized well-being's role in impactful work, inspiring her to teach aid workers to combat burnout. She's empowered thousands in person and online, and rooted in neuroscience and trauma research, Elie teaches evidence-based strategies for personal resilience in the face of stress. Holder of a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and a BA from the American University in Cairo, she's also integrated well-being into Singularity University programs since 2014. Elie's an Edmund Hillary Fellow, based between the Bay Area and New Zealand, championing effective leadership and well-being amidst rapid change.

Enrico Dini, born in Pisa, Italy, in 1962, is a trailblazer in mechanics, automation and robotics. With a degree in Civil Engineering from Pisa University, he has dedicated his career to advancing manufacturing through automatic machines. Enrico collaborates with esteemed institutions like Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and high-tech companies, propelling innovation in mechanics and robotics. His work also extends to the Department of Engineering of the Production "Ulisse Dini" of Pisa. Enrico is renowned for his pioneering work in D-Shape 3D Printing Building technology, set to revolutionize architectural design and construction. His expertise spans automation, robotics integration, manipulators, conveyors and prototypes. Enrico's visionary contributions highlight his role in reshaping industries through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

Erick Thürmer is the visionary CEO behind Thürmer Tools' transformation from a traditional tool business into a leading digital and purpose-driven 3D company. Known for bold moves like firing his entire board of directors to champion agility and innovation, Erick has repositioned his family's century-old business at the forefront of digitalization in Denmark. An alumnus of Singularity University and a prominent member of The Disruption Council, Erick is deeply engaged in global and political affairs as a substitute member of the Danish Parliament. He continuously explores the intersection of technology, business, and humanity to address global challenges. Erick's leadership has earned him the titles as The Spiritual CEO and advocate for purpose-driven digitalization, making him a compelling voice in the field of exponential technologies.

Esther Wojcicki is a renowned global educator, acclaimed for revolutionizing education through innovative practices. As the founder of the largest scholastic media program at Palo Alto High, she earned recognition as the 2002 California Teacher of the Year. A MacArthur Foundation Research Fellow in 2009, Esther's impact extends to her roles as Chair of Creative Commons and PBS Learning Matters, along with board memberships in organizations like the Freedom Forum and Newseum. She's also authored influential books, including "Moonshots in Education" (2014) and the bestselling "How to Raise Successful People" (2019). With three honorary doctorates, Esther is dedicated to empowering parents, educators and leaders for success at home, in classrooms and in the corporate arena. Her transformative contributions continue to shape global education and leadership paradigms.

Francisco Chico Araújo, Ph.D., is an anthropologist, futurist, systems thinker, and impact catalyst with over two decades of experience at the crossroads of exponential technologies, innovative business models, and anthropological insights. He works across sectors, from corporations and governments to NGOs and grassroots communities, fostering collaboration and systemic change. As the founder of Beypond Tomorrow, Chico advises organizations on strategy, foresight, innovation, and social impact. He specializes in integrating human and machine intelligence, leveraging AI and blockchain to drive transformation across business, finance, and sustainability, aiming to create long-lasting social prosperity within diverse cultural frameworks. He has held leadership roles, including Senior Head of Futures and Innovation Strategy at Banco Santander Brazil and Chief Innovation Officer at Viva Rio. Chico also led impact assessment studies for indigenous communities during the socio-environmental licensing process of the Jirau Hydroelectric Plant, gaining extensive experience working with indigenous populations. A sought-after speaker, Chico has presented at Singularity University, the University of Cambridge, Columbia University, MIT, and various institutions in Brazil. He holds a Ph.D. in the History of Science and Technology & Epistemology (UFRJ) and advanced degrees in Social Anthropology and International Business Management. He is a Singularity University GSP alumnus and has completed trainings in public policies at Harvard and LACEEP, as well as several trainings in innovation and foresight. Chico is passionate about meta-learning strategies and approaches challenges with a beginner’s mindset, always committed to continuous growth. Outside of work, he practices Tibetan Buddhist meditation and is navigating the transformative journey of fatherhood with his daughter, Malu.

Greg Sherwin takes a human-centered approach towards solving complex systems problems at the ecosystem level through collaborative leadership, diverse teams, innovative technology, and experimental data. His career spans executive technology, data, and product leadership roles at startups, global corporates, and academic research laboratories—mostly in Silicon Valley but also Europe, Africa, and Asia. Greg's journey includes co-founding LearnStreet, an award-winning edtech startup backed by Khosla Ventures, serving as VPE at Singularity University headquarters from 2015 to 2018, and most recently co-leading a global Center of Excellence for experimentation and organizational learning at Farfetch in Lisbon. His scientific and academic background includes pioneering work in satellite communication control systems at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and experimental research in high-energy particle physics at Stanford's SLAC Linear Accelerator Center. Greg earned a degree in electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Illinois at Chicago and researched neuroscience in the University of California, Berkeley Bioengineering PhD program. He also co-authored one of the first books on Internet public relations, which became a university textbook. Today you will also find him researching AI policy, mentoring startups and scaleups, and providing advisory board leadership to The House of Beautiful Business, Sónar Lisboa, Planetiers, and the Peace-Led Climate Friendly Sustainable Development Forum in Singapore.

Gregg Maryniak, the Co-Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and its original Executive Director, is an influential figure in aerospace innovation. He serves as Corporate Secretary, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees member. With accolades like the Tsiolkovsky Medal from Russia and the Vision to Reality Award from the Space Frontier Foundation, he's recognized for groundbreaking work on space energy and resources. Gregg also testified before the US Congress and the President's National Commission on Space about energy and space tech. Maryniak’s roles span from CEO of the Space Studies Institute to Senior Scientist at Futron Corporation, showing his deep involvement in advancing space exploration. He's an Associate Founder of the International Space University, and as Vice Chairman of the Lindbergh Foundation, he promotes innovative thought. At Singularity University, he co-chairs the Space and Energy tracks. His 2017 book, "Fearless Experiments with Microcomputers," introduces microprocessor technology to adults and youth, reflecting his commitment to exponential tech education.

Habib Frost is an Entrepreneur, Inventor, Researcher and Physician. He graduated as the youngest Medical Doctor in Denmark at the age of 23 and was elected Forbes 30 under 30 in 2017.

Hannes Sapiens is a biohacker and tech entrepreneur based in Stockholm,Sweden. He is an internationally recognised thought leader, speaker, media commentator, and professional advisor on biohacking, wearables, human augmentation and the impact of exponential technologies on the human condition. Known for his extensive self-experimentation, he shares entertaining stories and generous insight from the biohacking subculture scene. In his role as Chief Disruption Officer at the innovation hub Epicenter Stockholm he advises companies and organizations on how to navigate accelerating technological transformation. He has co-founded and invested in a range of deep tech startups working with generative AI, health logging chip implants, human longevity, and smart wearables.

Hla Hla Win is a longtime educator and social entrepreneur who dares to dream and brings her dream into reality with Augmented Reality. Hla Hla is best known for creating next-generation interactive learning apps for young learners in the most challenging community.

Hod, an expert on AI and robotics, understands both the current and future potential of AI. His work on self-aware and self-replicating robots has captured the world's attention. He has co-authored over 300 papers that have been cited more than 27,000 times.

Isabel is an experienced healthcare technology innovator and purpose-driven entrepreneur, committed to ensuring innovations reach their full potential to improve human health and improve societal outcomes. In 2016, Isabel founded Immersive Rehab, a digital therapeutics startup focused on creating engaging and personalised neurorehabili­tation programmes using virtual reality with the aim to improve patient outcomes­ and to enhance patient assessments by healthcare professionals. Isabel has also led a number of strategic research and technology transfer projects at Imperial College London and University College London, she has been in charge of global innovation and policy projects at several international nonprofits, NGOs and intergovernmental organisations like UNESCO and the Global Disability Innovation Hub, and has worked in academia as a scientist, lecturer and adjunct professor. As an Innovation Consultant and Fractional Executive, Isabel is currently advising purpose-driven organisations of all sizes - with a particular focus on healthcare technology - on their business, innovation and product strategy. With a background in Electro-Mechanical Engineering (MSc) and as a Biomedical Engineering Scientist (PhD), Isabel is passionate about healthcare technologies, digital health, immersive technologies and its applications in healthcare, using tech for good, social entrepreneurship and innovation, and promoting diversity in science & tech.

For over 20 years, Ja-Naé Duane has been on a mission: improving the lives of a billion people. A renowned behavioral scientist, innovator and expert in global systems, she specializes in leveraging emerging technologies like VR/AR, AI and blockchain to shape the future. Ja-Naé collaborates with corporations, governments and universities, guiding them to transcend limitations and embrace exponential innovation. Notable entities such as PWC, Samsonite and Deloitte have benefited from her insights. As a top-rated Singularity University speaker and author of "The Startup Equation," Ja-Naé excels in empowering startups and multinational firms, redefining business models for global impact. Recognized by The Associated Press, NPR and BusinessWeek, she holds degrees from prestigious institutions like Brown University and I.E. Business School. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on the future of information systems, Ja-Naé is also a research fellow at MIT's Center of Information Systems Research.

Globally known as Mr Toilet. Serial Entrepreneur with 16 businesses turned Serial Social Entrepreneur with 8 social businesses. Retired at age 40 to devote full time on changing the world. Founded Restroom Association of Singapore in 1998. World Toilet Organisation in 2001. Created UN World Toilet Day 19 Nov. Experienced in Mass Resource Mobilization Movements, Market Ecosystem Building, Media Communication, Motivational Speaker, Teaching at Singularity University, Adjunct Associate Professor of NUS and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Next to mobilize, align and facilitate global stakeholders towards transforming 4 billions low income demography into a massively efficient marketplace. Motto: To Live a Useful Life. Shifting from local advocacy to global impact, Sim overcame bureaucratic challenges to earn a Master's in Public Administration, embodying his expertise. Known as "Mr. Toilet," he founded the World Toilet Organization and the BoP HUB, advocating for sanitation on a global scale. His efforts led to UN World Toilet Day's establishment on November 19, addressing critical sanitation issues worldwide. Sim's influence extends internationally, acknowledged as an Ashoka Global Fellow and Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur awardee. With humor and factual insights, he defies taboos surrounding sanitation, bringing the issue to global attention.

James Ehrlich is the visionary Founder of ReGen Villages, a pioneering company born from Stanford University, focused on creating self-sustaining and resilient communities for the future. Ehrlich holds key roles, including Entrepreneur in Residence at Stanford University School of Medicine's Flourishing Project, Faculty at Singularity University, Senior Fellow at NASA Ames Research Center and former White House Appointee for Regenerative Infrastructure during the Obama administration. In 2016, Ehrlich established ReGen Villages as a European Union-based impact-profit venture. Its unique VillageOS™ operating system employs AI and machine learning to conceptualize, design and autonomously manage regenerative neighborhoods. Collaborating with industrial partners, universities, governments and financial institutions, Ehrlich envisions global replication of ReGen Villages, contributing to a green post-COVID transition.

Jamie Metzl is is one of the world’s leading technology and healthcare futurists and Founder and Chair of the global social movement OneShared.World, a Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Council, a faculty member of NextMed Health, and a Singularity University expert. In 2019, he was appointed to the World Health Organization expert advisory committee on human genome editing.

Jaspreet Bindra boasts 24 years of impactful leadership in global tech giants, Indian conglomerates and startups, with expertise in digital transformation and blockchain. He currently heads Digital Matters, offering insights on Blockchain, AI and Digital Transformation, and is working on a pioneering blockchain startup in the Future of Work sector. His best-selling book, 'The Tech Whisperer: On Digital Transformation And The Technologies That Enable It,' is a pivotal reference in the field. Jaspreet leads Singularity University in Gurgaon, India, and serves as a reseller partner. He's a prolific speaker, educator and columnist for Mint, India's esteemed business newspaper. With advisory roles in diverse entities, including ThoughtWorks and Mahindra Group, his extensive background also includes being SVP-Digital Transformation at the $20 billion Mahindra Group. Additionally, Jaspreet has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Retail Platinum Award for Management Excellence at Microsoft and Digitalist of the Year by SAP and Mint.

Jenny Wright is not only a multifaceted expert but also the Director of Knowledge at Singularity, where she has spearheaded initiatives in thought leadership and creative strategy. Drawing from a rich background in library science, learning design, and visual art, Jenny has positioned herself at the forefront of Generative AI exploration across various domains, including a special focus on film and game design

Jesper is the founder of Audacious who provide trend interpretation, advise leaders to see and act on changing business dynamics, and engage in ventures with exponential potential.

John Hagel III has more than 40 years’ experience as a management consultant, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. While based in Silicon Valley, he has worked with leaders of large organizations around the world. After recently retiring as a partner from Deloitte, he founded a new company, Beyond Our Edge, LLC, that works with companies and people who are seeking to anticipate the future and achieve much greater impact, focusing on business transformation. He is also preparing to create a new center that will offer programs based on his latest book, The Journey Beyond Fear, to help people address the psychology of change and navigate through change at many levels. While at Deloitte, John was the founder and chairman of the Silicon Valley-based Deloitte Center for the Edge, focusing on identifying emerging business opportunities that are not yet on the CEO’s agenda. Before joining Deloitte, John was an independent consultant and writer and prior to that, he was a principal at McKinsey & Company and a leader of their Strategy Practice as well as the founder of their E-Commerce Practice. John has served as senior vice president of strategy at Atari, Inc., and is the founder of two Silicon Valley startups. John started his career at Boston Consulting Group. John has published 8 books, drawing on his research and experience as a management consultant and entrepreneur. With a background including McKinsey & Company and Atari, Inc., John is also a Singularity University faculty member and a Santa Fe Institute Board of Trustees member. His impactful books like "The Power of Pull" and recognition as an industry thought leader showcase his profound contributions to business literature. John's insights resonate in influential publications, marking his extensive influence and pioneering spirit in the business realm.

John Sanei is a futurism luminary, renowned for his captivating keynotes, transformative strategies and advisory prowess. With an emphasis on shaping the narrative of uncertainty, John leverages his expertise to propel organizations into the evolving landscapes of work and leadership. His counsel has guided businesses to harness AI's potential, foster agile cultures and navigate the complexities of tomorrow's challenges. Brands like Coca-Cola and Oracle have benefited from John's profound insights. A global expert at Singularity University and a faculty member at Duke Corporate Education University, his multidisciplinary approach blends neuroscience, psychology, leadership and AI. As a 5-time bestselling author and co-host of The Expansive Podcast, John amplifies his impact, encouraging others to embrace the future with audacious curiosity and confidence.

Jon works with Leaders and Changemakers to understand strategic influence. While leading TEDxMelbourne, he saw the YouTube data for, "what causes someone to pause, rewind or abandon a TED Talk?". He combined this data to better understand how to design for empathy, engagement and simplify complexity. Jon has been the Licensee for TEDxMelbourne since 2009 and is a past National President for Professional Speakers Australia If Jon has any "spare" time, he works with Youth, Youth at Risk and Diversity and Inclusion programs of major international organisations.

Jonathan Brill, the Global Futurist at HP, is a transformation architect with a 20-year background in product innovation. He navigates the complexities of tomorrow's landscape through strategic foresight and technological innovation. With a proven track record, he has cultivated growth pipelines for renowned global brands, startups and institutions like the MIT Media Lab, yielding over 325 products and $27 billion in revenue. Jonathan's expertise extends to crafting user experiences, evident in his design of interactive exhibits, virtual reality installations and retail spaces. An accomplished speaker and thought leader, he shares insights on future industries, user interfaces and product strategies. Beyond his professional endeavors, Jonathan's curiosity delves into the science of gustatory perception, consulting with top chefs and sharing his research on platforms like TED. His fusion of forward-thinking vision and practical proficiency propels innovation in technology and business.

Jonathan explores the dynamics of large-scale, long term change with a focus on beyond the horizon technologies, providing insight on the evolving role of applied innovation. Jonathan is a founding Singularity Expert and has worked at Apple, Adobe, and Autodesk.

Jos Dirkx is a renowned media advisor, global speaker, author and world traveler. Originally from The Netherlands and born in Rio de Janeiro, she's lived in twelve countries and visited nearly 100. Passionate about transformative storytelling, EdTech and creativity, Jos founded Girls & Football SA and heads Meet Anna, focusing on human-based tech design. She's driven by Beenova AI, an AI and EI infused learning platform for 21st-century skills. With early years in Bangladesh and Senegal, Jos launched initiatives for equality, global education and diversity. Her goal is equitable education through socially conscious content and advanced tech. As an experienced international speaker, Jos tackles global challenges with ease, drawing from her diverse background to inspire audiences.

José Morey, M.D., also known as the first Intergalactic doctor, is Founder and CEO of Ad Astra Media where he provides role models and educational STEAM content to encourage more diversity in STEAM related fields. Dr. Morey has served as an advisor and thought leader to the world leading emerging technology companies and government agencies including, Liberty BioSecurity, IBM Watson, NASA, White House, Intra-American Development Bank, UN World Food Programme, Hyperloop, and Forbes. He has helped to drive innovation across world leading multidisciplinary teams that sit at the epicenter of genetic intelligence, national defense biotechnologies, precision medicine and augmented human performance. Additionally, Dr. Morey is a Fellow for the Eisenhower Foundation and holds faculty positions at Singularity University and the University of Virginia and at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He is a mentor for MIT Solve and IDEAS programs and has been featured on Forbes, Nature, Univision and NASA360.

Juan Miguel Lavista is the General Manager and Lab Director of the Microsoft AI For Good Research Lab, leading a team of data scientists and researchers in AI, Machine Learning and statistical modeling. He drives Microsoft's AI For Good initiatives, including AI For Earth, Humanitarian Action, Accessibility and Health. Juan's pioneering work on sudden infant death syndrome has been published in top journals and covered by global media. With a strong background in data science, he joined Microsoft in 2009, contributing to randomized experiments and Bing's data mining efforts. As the editor of the Microsoft Journal of Applied Research, he shapes the company's data science discipline. Juan also holds degrees in computer science from the Catholic University in Uruguay and a graduate degree in Data Mining and Machine Learning from Johns Hopkins University. He's an experienced speaker, presenting globally at conferences, universities and TEDx events.

Julie Legault, a Montreal-based designer-entrepreneur, excels in translating intricate technologies into user-friendly experiences. With degrees from Concordia University, Royal College of Art and MIT Media Lab, Julie's career has been dedicated to making complex concepts accessible. Her work, spanning collaborations with celebrities like Rihanna and Imogen Heap, has been showcased in global publications and exhibitions. Driven by a mission to bridge the gap between technological innovation and public understanding, Julie founded Amino Labs, an MIT spinout, democratizing genetic engineering through interactive experiences. Recognized as a fellow of the Coaching Fellowship program for young women leaders of impact, Julie remains committed to shaping transformative products and experiences that inspire cultural change.

Jun Axup is Chief Science Officer and Partner at IndieBio, the world's leading life science accelerator.

Karen Tay has held senior leadership positions across the start-up and government worlds.

Kellie leads Deloitte's Analytics and Artificial Intelligence practice in Australia and specializes in the Future of Mobility and the impact these technologies will play in shaping tomorrow's transport system. Kellie also has a PhD in consumer decision making and nudge psychology, and is particularly interested in the consumer psychology of transport decision making.

Kian Gohar is Founder and CEO of Geolab, a research lab focused on helping organizations build the next frontier of Human-AI collaboration through training and strategy. Kian is a former executive director of the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University, and has coached the leadership teams of dozens of Fortune 500 companies on innovation and AI. His latest research on Human-AI collaboration has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, NPR, and the Wall Street Journal. In 2022, he co-wrote the bestselling book “Competing in the New World of Work”, published by Harvard Business Review Press and translated into 7 languages. He’s a graduate of the Harvard Business School, and serves on multiple corporate and nonprofit boards.

Kris Verburgh, born in 1986, is a distinguished medical doctor who graduated with top honors from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. He is a researcher at the Center Leo Apostel for Interdisciplinary Studies (CLEA) at the Free University Brussels (VUB), specializing in aging, nutrition, metabolism and preventive medicine. He coined 'nutrigerontology,' a field studying the connection between nutrition and aging-related diseases. Besides medicine, he explores evolution, consciousness and neuroscience. Authoring three science books by age 25, his debut work earned him the title of Europe's youngest science book author and an Eureka Science Prize nomination. His third book, "The Food Hourglass," analyzes how diet influences aging. A recognized expert, Verburgh's media engagements include newspapers, radio, TV and frequent lectures on medicine, health and science.

Lisa Andrews is a visionary catalyst for global betterment, striving to level the playing field and unlock human potential. With a background in data, engineering and finance, she leads impactful projects that deploy cutting-edge technology to address pressing world challenges. An accomplished entrepreneur, Lisa received the Hunter Outstanding Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018. Her collaborations span esteemed institutions like Singularity University, the United Nations and ACTAI, as well as initiatives like the Extreme Tech Challenge and 2030Vision. By aligning efforts with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, Lisa pioneers solutions to global issues through exponential technologies. Lisa envisions a future where humanity and technology collaborate seamlessly, forging a path of positivity for the next century. Beyond her mission, she indulges in reading, globe-trotting and kite surfing, embracing the diverse dimensions of life.

Most recently, Liz served as the Vice President of Science & Technology at The Good Food Institute. She identifies technological needs in alternative protein and supports research to move the field forward. Liz has a PhD in biological sciences from the University of California San Diego and postdoctoral research experience from the University of Colorado Boulder. She has a decade of academic research experience in synthetic biology, recombinant protein expression, and genetic tools. Liz believes in technology's potential to meet growing food demands sustainably.

Luke Haverhals is the CEO and Founder of NFW. Luke earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Iowa and is an analytical chemist and materials scientist. He has used his expertise to explore all-natural alternatives to petroleum-derived synthetic plastics while serving as a Research Professor at the US Naval Academy. There, he developed a vision to develop bioneutral, high-performance materials from renewable natural nutrient inputs and this has become the foundation for NFW’s ecosystem of patented, paradigm-shifting material technologies. In an industry awash with incremental solutions, Luke is leading NFW to drive a moonshot systems-level shift away from petroleum-derived products and toxic chemistries. Luke’s professional mission is to collaborate with and empower material scientists, manufacturing workers and engineers, investors, change-makers, creators, and brands around the world to create a fully circular, holistically sustainable, low-carbon material economy from the ground up. Luke was named 2022 IPOEF Inventor of the Year. Luke is a Fortune+Salesforce Ecopreneur, Unreasonable Group Fellow, Business Insider Climate Action 30, Forbes Council Member, and World Economic Forum (WEF) Technology Pioneer, and graduate of The Circulars Accelerator, Fashion for Good Scaling Programme, and the Nation Science Foundation I-Corps Program.

Manuel Tânger is a faculty member at Singularity University, specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship with a strong emphasis on exponential technologies. A co-founder of Beta-i, Manuel has been instrumental in developing a comprehensive collaborative innovation methodologies, now applied globally across multiple industries. His leadership in initiatives like the Beta-i Tech Labs for AI prototyping, and pioneering open innovation programs such as Free Electrons and (Re)Set, has established new standards in the energy and sustainability sectors. With a rich international background from living in Brazil, China, India, Europe, and more, Manuel's global perspective enhances his approach to innovation. This diversity is evident in Beta-i's expansion with offices in Sao Paulo, Lisbon, Brussels, and Boston, reflecting its worldwide influence. His academic foundation in Physics, culminating in a top-graded thesis under Nobel laureate Gerard t’Hooft, complements his professional achievements. Manuel's keen interest in complexity theory and complex networks further enriches his understanding of the interconnected challenges modern enterprises face. A committed learner and a father of three, Manuel's personal and professional lives are deeply intertwined with his passion for advancing human and technological potential.