the SPEAKERS line up
Our speakers are at the forefront of creating a world where every action is driven by a profound sense of purpose. They are leading voices who envision and build frameworks for sustainable development, ensuring global prosperity for generations to come.
Todd Ruppert
Former CEO and President of T. Rowe Price Global Investment Services, and venture partner of Greenspring Associates, a $14 billion VC firm.
Ruppert is a visionary impact investor with passion for the arts. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Ruppert has been a driving force in integrating purpose-driven strategies with financial performance. He is celebrated for his visionary approach to investment and leadership, often stating: "Purpose is not just a buzzword; it is the essence of meaningful and sustainable business".
Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles
Chair of the British-China Business Council
Distinguished British diplomat and author, renowned for his extensive service in the British Diplomatic Service over a 30-year career. He has held prominent positions, including British Ambassador Saudi Arabia. Following his diplomatic career, he served as as Senior Adviser to the Group Chairman and Chief Executive at HSBC Holdings. He is currently the Chair of the China-Britain Business Council, promoting trade relations between China and the UK. Additionally, Sir Sherard is an Honorary Fellow of Hertford College, Oxford, and serves as President of the Jane Austen Society. He is the author of two books: "Cables from Kabul" and "Ever the Diplomat.
Armen Sarkissian
Armenian politician, physicist, investor, author, and computer scientist who served as the 4th President of Armenia
Sarkissian’s vision extends beyond national borders, advocating for global cooperation and sustainable development. He believes that "true progress is achieved when nations work together towards common goals, leveraging their collective strengths for the greater good"
Bruno Roche
Founder of Economics of Mutuality and former Chief Economist of Mars.
Roche's work centers around creating economic models that align business success with societal good. He is renowned for his innovative approach to integrating mutual benefit into business practices, often expressing: "The true measure of business success is not just profit, but the positive impact it creates for society and the environment."
Stacey Lawson
Chairwoman of Ygrene Energy Fund
Lawson's career is defined by her commitment to advancing sustainable energy practices and fostering innovation in the clean energy sector. Her leadership philosophy is reflected in her impactful statements: "To drive meaningful change, we must invest in solutions that empower communities and protect our environment."
Ken Goldman
President Hillspire
Ken Goldman is a veteran financial executive with over 40 years of experience leading finance operations in the technology industry. He served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Yahoo! from 2012 to 2017, where he played a pivotal role in restructuring and transforming the company. Currently, he is the President of Hillspire LLC, a family office in Palo Alto. Goldman has held CFO roles at Fortinet, Siebel Systems, and Excite@Home and serves on the boards of major firms, including NXP Semiconductors and RingCentral. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell and an MBA from Harvard Business School. "Entrepreneurship is about transforming ideas into impact. It’s about creating value that drives positive change in the world." "The future belongs to those who dare to innovate and build solutions that address the world's most pressing challenges
Nipun Mehta
Founder of Service Space
Mehta is actively exploring the intersection of AI and consciousness. His work in this area focuses on how emerging technologies can enhance human well-being and contribute to a more compassionate world
Nikola Jurisic
Founder of Transfiguration Advisory
"Strategic leadership is about navigating uncertainty with clarity and purpose, driving value for organizations and society."
Dr Ali Mokdad
Professor of Health Metrics Sciences at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and Chief Strategy Officer for Population Health at the University of Washington.
He earned his BS in Biostatistics from the American University of Beirut and his PhD in Quantitative Epidemiology from Emory University. Dr. Mokdad's career includes 18 years at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where he directed the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). At IHME, he has led significant research on local-level disease trends and health disparities, particularly in the United States and the Middle East. His contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Global Health Achievement Award and the Department of Health and Human Services Honor Award.
Bolor-Erdene Battsengel
Strategic Advisor to Space X, former Vice Minister of Digital Development Mongolia, AI policy maker.
Battsengel has played a pivotal role in advancing Mongolia's digital infrastructure and fostering innovation. Her approach to technology and strategic advisory is captured in her influential statements: "Technology and innovation are key drivers of progress. They hold the power to transform societies and expand human potential."
Mark Sanor
Founder and CEO 360 One Firm
Sanor runs a community aligning interests on investing or connecting to capital, talent and partners.With a wealth of experience across various sectors, Sanor is renowned for his ability to develop comprehensive strategies that enhance organizational impact and foster strong relationships. His approach to strategic communication is encapsulated in his notable quote: "Strategic engagement requires an understanding of the stakeholders' needs and aligning them with organizational goals."
Roberta Calarese
Founder and CEO of GHAYA, serial entrepreneur, lawyer, executive coach, creator of World with Purpose
With a visionary approach to leadership, Calarese has been instrumental in driving changes in the business sector of the Middle East to deliver long term value beyond profitability starting from purpose. Deeply passionate about the role of women and youth in co-creating an empowered future for all.
Katharina Moser
Tech unicorn founder, co-founder of LLOVE Foundation and CEO of Reemina Academy
Login co-founded the tech unicorn Outfit7, creating the Talking Tom mobile gaming franchise which would go on to collect over 18 billion downloads and become one of the most downloaded app franchises of all time. From the very conception of Outfit7, Iza Sia’s $1 billion-dollar exit had a greater purpose than profit and had been manifested with the intention to power her present-day philanthropic megaprojects.
Vera Futorjanski
Founder and CEO Veritas Ventures
Login co-founded the tech unicorn Outfit7, creating the Talking Tom mobile gaming franchise which would go on to collect over 18 billion downloads and become one of the most downloaded app franchises of all time. From the very conception of Outfit7, Iza Sia’s $1 billion-dollar exit had a greater purpose than profit and had been manifested with the intention to power her present-day philanthropic megaprojects.
Marine Tanguy
Founder of MT Art Agency
an investment platform that supports women-led startups in desert technologies, including sectors of agritech, food tech, water solutions, and renewable energy.
Prof De Kai
Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. HKUST and BerkeleyUniversity
Professor De Kai is a renowned AI expert and Professor at HKUST, recognized for his pioneering work in natural language processing and global-scale machine translation. He developed one of the first multilingual translation systems, influencing platforms like Google Translate. De Kai is a Founding Fellow of the Association for Computational Linguistics and has served on Google’s AI ethics council. His work spans AI, language, creativity, and ethics, with a focus on fostering cross-cultural understanding"The purpose of business should be to serve society, not just to generate profits. A successful business is one that creates value for all stakeholders."
Dr. Angelo Dalli
Founder of Trustworthy AI
Trustworthy AI focuses on creating frameworks and standards that promote ethical AI use and mitigate potential risks. He believes that "the future of AI depends on our ability to implement principles of trust and responsibility in every aspect of its development".
Nicolas De Santis
Founder and Chief Disruption Officer of Megavisionary Labs
Italian entrepreneur and strategist, renowned for his contributions to digital innovation and corporate vision development. He co-founded Beenz.com, the internet's first digital currency, and served as Chief Marketing Officer, securing $100 million in funding from prominent investors. As President and Secretary General of Gold Mercury International, a global governance think tank founded in 1961, he advises organizations on strategic visioning and sustainability. His work emphasizes the importance of visionary leadership in navigating complex global
Sophia Swire
Founder GEDI and Future Brilliance
Italian entrepreneur and strategist, renowned for his contributions to digital innovation and corporate vision development. He co-founded Beenz.com, the internet's first digital currency, and served as Chief Marketing Officer, securing $100 million in funding from prominent investors. As President and Secretary General of Gold Mercury International, a global governance think tank founded in 1961, he advises organizations on strategic visioning and sustainability. His work emphasizes the importance of visionary leadership in navigating complex global
Paula Schwarz
CEO Cosmopolis
Paula Schwarz is a German-Greek entrepreneur and philanthropist, renowned for her innovative approaches to humanitarian challenges. She is the founder of Startup Boat, a mobile think tank launched in 2015 to develop entrepreneurial solutions for the refugee crisis in Europe. Schwarz also established Cosmopolis in 2023, a digital platform designed to connect refugees with supporters worldwide, facilitating aid and employment opportunities. Her contributions have been recognized by Forbes, which named her among the 30 Under 30 social entrepreneurs in 2016. Currently, she serves as a Partner at Allocator One, focusing on making opportunities and wealth more accessible. Schwarz's work emphasizes leveraging technology and entrepreneurship to address complex societal issues, particularly in the context of migration and social integration. His work emphasizes the importance of visionary leadership in navigating complex global
Sanda Ojambo
Assistant Secretary General United Nations Global Compact
RIchard Branson
The importance of passion in business