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Anita is the CEO and Co-Founder at Iris.ai, an enterprise-grade AI development and operation platform. She has been named by Forbes as a Top 50 Woman in Tech globally, has been a global speaker on AI for a decade, rides a Harley, and you may have spotted her at the event carrying her baby around.

Ashley is the CEO of Isazi and a geophysicist with qualifications in Physics, Mathematics and Environmental Science. Ashley has taken his knowledge as a geophysicist and has applied it to investment banking, mining and environmental management. This has placed him in a position to provide sustainable solutions through the integration of science and business with a major focus on developing Africa.

Jaya Baloo, currentlyChief Security Officer, Rapid7 and has worked in the cybersecurity area for nearly 20 years.

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.

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.

Paola Santana is a lawyer, public procurement expert and tech entrepreneur, creating the next breakthrough in government systems. She's the founder and CEO of Social Glass, a software ecosystem using Artificial Intelligence to power high-performing governments.Previously, she co-founded Matternet, a Silicon Valley company pioneering drone logistics networks.

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.

Wolfgang Fengler is the CEO of World Data Lab, a leading player in forecasting consumer spending. With over two decades of experience at the World Bank, Wolfgang has lived and worked in the USA, Asia, Indonesia, and Africa. He has co-authored Delivering Aid Differently and Africa's Economic Boom. Prior to his tenure at the World Bank, he founded and led the Africa Consulting Company. Wolfgang's passion lies in harnessing data to drive positive global change He launched data models like population.io and worldpoverty.io, earning recognition from Bill Gates and the title "big data virtuoso" by DER SPIEGEL. Wolfgang's work has been featured in FT, ECONOMIST and CNN. Co-authoring influential publications, he's known for "Delivering Aid Differently" and "Africa’s Economic Boom". Beyond economics, he's a football enthusiast who organized Kenya's "Nairobi Mini World Cup" for kids. With a PhD from the University of Hamburg, Wolfgang drives economic discourse and data-driven change globally.

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.

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.

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.

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