Njuguna Ndung’u, a distinguished economist and policymaker, is currently Kenya’s Minister of Finance (since October 2022), having previously served as Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury (2022–2024) and Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (2007–2015). An associate professor of economics (on leave) at the University of Nairobi, he holds a PhD from the University of Gothenburg and has held leadership roles at the African Economic Research Consortium (2018–2022) and World Economic Forum’s Global Advisory Council. Currently, he advises the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative, Alliance for Financial Inclusion, and Better Than Cash Alliance, driving financial inclusion policies globally.

A trailblazing media entrepreneur and journalist, Ms. Yang has chaired Sun Media Group and Sun Culture Foundation since 1999, leading innovative media operations and philanthropic initiatives in China. Renowned for creating China's longest-running interview program "Yang Lan One on One" (1,000+ global leader interviews), Ms. Yang rose to fame as the Golden Microphone-winning host of CCTV's "Zhengda Variety Show". A graduate of Beijing Foreign Studies University and Columbia University (MA, International Affairs), Ms. Yang has moderated major events including the Beijing Olympics ceremonies. Honored as one of Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women and recipient of Columbia's Global Leadership Award, Ms. Yang collaborates with Harvard, Peking University, and the Gates Foundation in advancing civil society.

A technology pioneer with 40+ years of leadership experience, Mr. Knapp co-founded and led NTL, Inc. (now Virgin Media), shaping the UK broadband landscape, and served as CEO of Cellular One, a trailblazer in early US mobile communications. Since 2003, he has been Chairman and CEO of Hawkwood Group, LLC, providing strategic advisory and investment services. Knapp holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard and a BA in Mathematics from Johns Hopkins, where he serves as a Senior Fellow in Economics and Financial Economics.

With expertise in project management, administration, and industrial relations, Mr. Wu previously served as US General Manager of Powermers Smart Industries, Inc. (2023– 2024). A Columbia College (BA) and School of Visual Arts (MA) graduate, Mr. Wu has a background as a freelance writer, translator, and art curator, with works published in renowned outlets and international events curated at venues like the Louvre.

Mr. Waraich has served as CEO of Olympic Precious Metals Ltd, a leading copper and precious metals development while overseeing investor relations. As Founder & Managing Partner of ATMA Capital Markets, Mr. Waraich advises sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors on resource investments. Previously co-founded and served as Executive VP of Steppe Gold Ltd (TSX:STGO), driving corporate development for the Mongolia-focused gold producer. Brings extensive experience from Goodman & Company and Dundee Capital Markets in private company valuation and resource sector investment banking. Holds an MBA from Concordia University's Goodman Institute and serves on multiple public company boards including Lithium ION Energy (TSXV:ION) and Antler Hill Mining (TSXV:AHM).

Mr. Scully has served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy) at the United Kingdom’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology from February 2023 to November 2023 and as Minister for London from February 2020 to November 2023. Prior to serving as the Minister for London, Mr. Scully served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport from October 2022 to February 2023, and as Minister of State at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities from July 2022 to October 2022. From February 2020 to July 2022, Mr. Scully served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Mr. Scully has extensive experience in government leadership roles focused on technology, innovation, business, and economic development.

Mr. Salmasi has served CEO of Veea, Inc. (NASDAQ:VEEA) since 2014, leading the edge computing solutions provider. Concurrently chairs NLabs, Inc., a New York-based family office investment firm (since 2013). Board member of mimic Technology, Inc. (agentic AI software) since 2016. Holds dual B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Management Economics from Purdue University, along with M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering (Purdue) and Applied Mathematics (USC).

Mr. Varkey has served as Partner at One Accounting, where he advises a portfolio of high-growth companies on tax planning, corporate structuring, and financial strategy. He brings more than a decade of experience in both public practice and industry, including leadership roles in finance and accounting across diverse sectors. Mr. Varkey specializes in helping founder-led businesses scale with operational efficiency and investment readiness.

A technology pioneer with 40+ years of leadership experience, Mr. Knapp co-founded and led NTL, Inc. (now Virgin Media), shaping the UK broadband landscape, and served as CEO of Cellular One, a trailblazer in early US mobile communications. Since 2003, he has been Chairman and CEO of Hawkwood Group, LLC, providing strategic advisory and investment services. Knapp holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard and a BA in Mathematics from Johns Hopkins, where he serves as a Senior Fellow in Economics and Financial Economics.

With nearly three decades of experience in banking and finance, Mr. Mao previously held key leadership roles at China Merchants Bank, including CEO for European Operations (2023–2024) and Deputy CEO of the New York Branch (2013–2023). Mr. Mao holds a bachelor’s degree in international economics (1995) and a master’s degree in World Economics (2000) from Wuhan University, as well as an MBA from Columbia Business School (2007). His expertise spans revenue growth, compliance, and international banking operations.

A Wall Street veteran and sustainability pioneer, Mr. Saltikoff previously spent eight years as JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Global Head of Sustainability and Energy, where he architected the bank’s net-zero policy and led its $2.5 trillion ESG funding initiative. Recognized for driving systemic change, Mr. Saltikoff has held leadership roles including Vice-Chairman of the World Green Building Council (2016-2022), Co-Chair of REBNY’s Sustainability Committee, and advisor to multiple organizations. An MIT Sloan-educated executive (Leadership ‘08) and Manhattan University graduate (MS ‘04), Mr. Saltikoff is a patented innovator who developed blockchain-based renewables tracking standards and has shaped sustainability practices across Fortune 500 companies. A frequent speaker at Davos and Verge, he combines fintech expertise with breakthrough clean-tech solutions to transform industries.

Concurrently, Mr. Miao is CEO of TurboAI (since December 2023), leading its GPUbased cloud computing solutions. Previously, Mr. Miao co-founded and served as Chief Strategy Officer of Webpilot, Inc. (2021-2023), an AI-powered search engine company Mr. Miao brings extensive experience from Alibaba Group (2015-2020), where as Vice President he managed Alibaba Cloud's New Technology Platform and Talent System, and later led DAMO Academy (evolved from IDST). He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications.

A UK chartered accountant and Hong Kong CPA, Mr. Lam brings over 25 years of multinational finance leadership, including board directorships and executive roles. Mr. Lam spent 17 years at Airbus (1998-2015) as Vice President of Finance & Quality and CFO for China, overseeing JVs and shared services. Mr. Lam later served as China CFO and interim CEO of AXA Assistance (2016-2018). Prior to joining us, Mr. Lam was CFO for two acquisition corporations after operating as an independent financial consultant. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering (Warwick, 1987) and MSc in Management Science (Imperial College London, 1988).

Bringing nearly 30 years of experience advising on M&A, joint ventures, and crossborder transactions, with deep expertise in AI, blockchain, fintech, and digital infrastructure. Mr. Griffitts holds a JD from Catholic University, an MBA in International Finance, and a BA in International Marketing from American University.

With expertise in project management, administration, and industrial relations, Mr. Wu previously served as US General Manager of Powermers Smart Industries, Inc. (2023– 2024). A Columbia College (BA) and School of Visual Arts (MA) graduate, Mr. Wu has a background as a freelance writer, translator, and art curator, with works published in renowned outlets and international events curated at venues like the Louvre.

Mr. Ma is an investor, attorney, author, and adjunct professor specializing in the global digital economy. A versatile CIO and board-level generalist, Mr. Ma is a partner at Dragon Global, a tech-focused single-family office and founding member of Dragon.AI. Mr. Ma teaches at NYU Law School on sovereign wealth fund topics and serves as Executive Director of the Global Public Investment Funds Forum. Previously, he spent a decade as Managing Director and Head of the North America Office for China Investment Corporation (CIC), China’s sovereign wealth fund, and held senior roles at Barclays Capital, J.P. Morgan, and Davis Polk & Wardwell. One of the few native Chinese professionals with experience in both U.S. and Chinese capital markets, he has served on multinational boards and advises Capgemini. A 2013 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and NYU Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, he is also a certified software programmer and author of over 10 bestselling books on the data economy, tech investing, and sovereign funds. Ma is a frequent keynote speaker at global conferences and investor forums.

Mr. Contee is a serial tech entrepreneur and scaling expert focused on leveraging highgrowth ventures to drive equitable and sustainable innovation. A co-founder of Lime, Mr. Contee led its global expansion to 130+ cities and has built, scaled, and invested in venture-backed startups across mobility, energy, healthcare, fintech, and AI in the US, Europe, and LatAm. With experience raising $850M+, scaling products to 50M+ users, and advising billion-dollar companies, he serves as Senior Advisor at SVB Capital ($8B+ AUM) and Senior Venture Partner at Antler Capital ($5B+ AUM). A multilingual scholar (Dartmouth, Peking University) fluent in six languages, Caen combines operational expertise with a service-driven leadership approach to accelerate impact.

Mr. Peru is a seasoned industrial executive, currently serving as CEO & VP of samfiinvest (2023–present). Previously, he led AGC Automotive Europe, Russia & Africa (2018–2023) and was CEO of Ascometal/MASCOMETAL (2014–2018), where Mr. Peru also served as COO of Asco-industrie. His career demonstrates consistent leadership in steel production, automotive manufacturing, and strategic investments across global markets.

Mr. Kaufman is Managing Director of Kingswood, a capital markets specialist with 25+ years advising emerging growth companies in technology, media, and communications. Mr. Kaufman’s expertise spans IPOs, strategic financings, and long-term value creation, including a recent multi-phase listing initiative that combined 15 years of planning with five years of execution. A trusted banker for high-growth firms, Mr. Kaufman delivers tailored solutions for companies navigating public markets and expansion opportunities.

Dr. Ke Liu is an academician. He is the Dean of the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Southern University of Science and Technology of China and a partner at Enverra Capital LLC. With a Ph.D. from the City University of New York and a Master’s from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Dr. Liu has held leadership roles at ExxonMobil, United Technologies Corp, General Electric, and Shenhua Research. He has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2013 PITT Award for contributions to clean energy and coal technologies. Dr. Liu serves on multiple international boards, including the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center, promoting global collaboration on clean energy and environmental protection.

A seasoned expert in ICT standardization with over 30 years of experience in areas including ISDN, GII, Internet protocol, NGN, IPTV, and cloud computing. Dr. Lee has been elected Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conferences in 2014 (Busan) and re-elected in 2018 (Dubai), Dr. Lee has played a central role in shaping global telecommunications standards. He began his career in 1986 at Korea Telecom, followed by senior roles at ETRI and KAIST, and served as a senior advisor to Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning. Within ITU, he led key initiatives such as the Focus Groups on NGN and IPTV, and served as Vice-Chairman and later Chairman of Study Group 13, guiding international standards for future networks, cloud computing, IoT, and mobile telecommunications.

An accomplished computer scientist and digital currency expert with a PhD from Oxford University. Dr. Wu previously served as a tenured associate professor at Tokyo University of Science and as Chief Security Architect for the U.S. Department of Defense's Common Access Card program, where his work on digital identity standards earned him NASA's Homeland Security Presidential Directive Leadership Award in 2009. A pioneer in central bank digital currencies, Dr. Wu co-founded eCurrency Mint in 2011 - the first company dedicated to digital currency solutions for central banks, with systems now operating in seven countries. From 2017 to 2019, he chaired the ITU Focus Group on Digital Fiat Currency, coordinating research efforts among over 40 central banks and financial institutions to establish foundational frameworks for CBDCs. His career spans academia, government security, and financial technology innovation, with expertise in secure digital payment systems.

Professor Han Seung-Soo is a distinguished statesman with extensive leadership experience in both national and international governance. He served as Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea (2008–2009) and previously held key roles including Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Chief of Staff to President Kim Young-sam. Internationally, Professor Han Seung-Soo was President of the 56th UN General Assembly, Special Envoy to the UN Secretary-General on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction and Founding Chair of the Global Green Growth Institute. Professor Han Seung-Soo has also served on the boards of major global organizations, including Standard Chartered plc and Temasek International, reflecting his expertise in diplomacy, sustainability, and economic development.

As Chairman of the Nobel Sustainability Trust, where Mr. Nobel continues the Nobel family’s legacy of scientific excellence and innovation, and co-founder of HeatCore AB, a clean-tech company recognized for its compact and energy-efficient heat cell technology for the global heating industry. Mr. Nobel holds a master’s degree in Material Science and Engineering from Stockholm's Royal Institute of Technology. With extensive experience as a CEO and in executive roles, he has a proven record of driving global market share growth.

Former Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Philippe Douste-Blazy is a French United Nations official and former politician. Over the course of his career, he served as Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Special Adviser on Innovative Financing for Development in the UN and chairman of UNITAID. He was also culture and health minister and his last five years as consultant.

A FinTech pioneer and digital finance leader, Dr. Lai currently serves as Chairman of Fusion Bank (2019–present) and previously chaired Tencent Fusion Bank (2018–2023). As architect of Tencent's financial ecosystem, Dr. Lai led the development of WeChat Pay, QQ Red Packet, and Licaitong during his tenure heading Tenpay (2012–2019) and Tencent FiT (2015–2019). Founded Tencent Finance Academy to cultivate FinTech talent and advises on blockchain and financial regulation. Holds degrees from MIT and Harvard, and has been recognized with the IFTA FinTech Achievement Award and The Asian Banker Innovation Leadership Award for his industry contributions.

A computer scientist, entrepreneur, and former racecar driver. A longtime Cisco Systems executive and founder of the OpenFog Consortium, Mr. Antunes is now CEO of Crowdkeep. Known for his open road racing career in the 1980s and '90s, Mr. Antunes has also been recognized by Portugal Global Magazine as a model of Portuguese success. Mr. Antunes is actively involved in Portuguese and Azorean economic and political affairs, often advising the government and advocating for Portuguese interests in Silicon Valley.

A seasoned technology leader with a strong track record in driving innovation across security, optics, media, networking, IoT, and blockchain. Mr. Nannra held global blockchain leadership roles at AWS and Cisco, where he led teams in delivering transformative blockchain solutions and advancing industry adoption. Mr. Nannra cofounded and chaired the Trusted IoT Alliance, the first global industry group at the intersection of blockchain and IoT, and represented Cisco on the Executive Committee of the Chamber of Digital Commerce. He is also Co-Founder and Chair of the Open Sustainability Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering innovators in underserved communities to create local impact.

A seasoned business leader with over 30 years of IT industry experience, including roles as a founder, consultant, and C-suite executive across global enterprises and SMEs. Specializing in digital infrastructure, edge computing, and AI-driven transformation, Mr. Ward-Jones has successfully led complex technology projects under tight deadlines and budgets. With a strong background in strategy, operations, and fundraising in both startups and established firms, Mr. Ward-Jones currently serves as Co-Founder and COO of blocz, where he leads the deployment of ultra-low latency, real-time edge computing solutions—such as AI-based computer vision—across the US, UK, and EU.

A 14th-generation heir to Ireland’s historic Birr Castle, a world-famous estate attracting over 100,000 visitors annually. Educated in Switzerland and China, Mr. Parsons, Lord Oxmantown, spent over 15 years in Asian real estate and investment, holding executive roles in development, acquisitions, and strategy. He served as Chairman of the Irish Network China (2002-2005) and Olympic Attaché to the Irish Olympic Council (2005- 2008). Now managing his family’s estate, he and his wife, Anna, are transforming Birr Castle into a premier wellness destination, including a luxury spa retreat, while launching innovative ventures in health and longevity. A frequent media commentator on real estate and global markets, he continues his family’s legacy of scientific, entrepreneurial, and cultural leadership.

Dr. Chana is a Senior Clinical Fellow in Maxillofacial Surgery and multidisciplinary expert, Dr. Chana leads the Frontier Technology Laboratory at the University of Cambridge (2024–present), fostering innovation across advanced technologies. With training at Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and other top institutions, he has spearheaded national digital transformation initiatives in MedTech, organized global research programs, and bridges academia-industry partnerships through peer-reviewed work in medicine, materials science, and AI-driven design. Appointed Chair of the Technology Development Committee for the Nobel Sustainability Trust, he leverages roles at FII and XPRIZE to connect cutting-edge biotech and AI solutions with global impact. Recognized for humanitarian contributions by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, drives strategic growth at the intersection of science, technology, and societal benefit.

Crawford is the founder and CEO of Vapor IO, the world’s first true edge computing company, with over 20 years of leadership in the telecom and data center industries. Mr. Crawford is a co-founder of the Open19 Foundation and OpenStack, the founding Executive Director of the Open Compute Project, and former Chairman of the Open Data Center Alliance. Mr. Crawford played a key role in shaping the U.S. government’s definition of cloud computing and is recognized for his expertise in open-source hardware, cloud infrastructure, containers, telecom, and IT strategy.

Mr. Sargent serves as Vice Chairman of FourCore and CEO of its Wealth Management Business. A seasoned financial executive with deep expertise in asset management and equities, Mr. Sargent previously held leadership roles including CEO of Morgan Stanley Investment Management (Europe & Asia) during his 20-year tenure, and Managing Director at Lehman Brothers. Earlier, Mr. Sargent was Executive Chairman of Aalto Invest LLP and led Nemesis Asset Management's London operations. Mr. Sargent currently serves on the board of Drewood Partners, bringing decades of experience across hedge funds and global financial markets.

Mr. Rogers is Chairman of Optimal and Associate at Ravenscroft Consultants, is a brand-building veteran with 40 years in marketing leadership. Formerly Chief Client Officer at Refinery29 (2019-2024), he facilitated its acquisition by Vice Media Group. At WPP (2011-2018), he managed $6.5 billion in global client relationships as Chief Client Officer, expanding its Global Client Teams from 30 to 50+. Earlier, he served as CEO of WPP Team Detroit (now GTB), leading Ford’s integrated marketing across WPP agencies. His career includes driving Mullen’s growth with GM and Stanley Tools, and at Arnold Worldwide, where he launched Volkswagen’s award-winning "Drivers Wanted" campaign. A strategist with a track record of scaling brands and fostering high-value partnerships, George blends creative vision with commercial acumen.