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Tala Al Ansari
UAE
Tala Al Ansari is an Executive Advisor at ATÖLYE and a board member of the Center of Excellence in Smart & Sustainable Construction (CESSC), with extensive experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformational change. She has led large-scale innovation ecosystems and corporate transformation initiatives, including at EXPO2020 Dubai and ENOC, and is a recognized international speaker and certified change practitioner.
Devi Chithran
Spain
Devi is a Project Coordinator and researcher at La Salle University of Ramon Llull, where she is pursuing a PhD at the La Salle Innova Institute. Her work focuses on entrepreneurial and engaged universities, leading international initiatives that strengthen innovation, industry collaboration, and societal impact in higher education.
Meriem N
Morocco
Meriem is an innovation leader and systemic thinker specializing in fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and guiding organizational transformation. She leads initiatives in innovation adoption and innovation leadership research, helping teams and leaders navigate complexity and build dynamic, future-ready innovation ecosystems.
Ursula Reichenbach
Germany
Ursula has 15 years of experience in digital strategy and operations across fintech, travel tech, insurtech, marketplaces, and e-commerce, working with startups, unicorns, and major tech companies. With a background in UX and product leadership, she specializes in fast, lean innovation—helping organizations identify market gaps, validate user needs, and test solutions efficiently.
Isabela Tatu
UK
Isabela is a leader in shipping, energy, and sustainability with nearly 30 years of experience. She co-founded Clean Marine Shipping, developing hydrogen fuel cell technology for maritime decarbonization, and founded LadyShip’s Round Table to advance gender equality and sustainability in the maritime sector. An international speaker and award-winning sustainability champion, she is also leading research on gender dynamics and leadership.
Salmine Sassi
Italy
Venture builder, author, and professional plate-spinner. I help founders and execs build bold things with more grace, less grit, and a healthy dose of AI-powered strategy. Let's make the future a little less uncertain and a lot more fun.
Hope Khoury
US
Hope Khoury is Co-Founder and COO of Go Vertical ICM, a global innovation consultancy specializing in the commercialization of deep tech and human-centered health solutions. With a Master’s in Pharmacology and over a decade of experience in innovation and product development, she also founded The Hope Project, a FemTech initiative advancing equitable, tech-enabled approaches to women’s hormonal health.
Carlota Castro
Spain
A versatile professional with experience in project management, innovation, and business development, currently serving as Project Manager at VESS Ventures and COO of the fashion-tech startup ONVERSED. With a multidisciplinary background spanning law, technology, marketing, and entrepreneurship, she specializes in scaling ventures, optimizing operations, and turning creative, sustainable ideas into high-impact businesses.
Àurea Rodriguez
Spain
Aurea Rodriguez is an innovation strategist with over 20 years of C-level experience across leading technology, innovation, and industrial organizations in Spain. Former Director of Innovation at ACCIÓ and Managing Director of technology centers, she serves on multiple research, cluster, and corporate boards, is a professor of innovation, and an author of influential books on innovation, AI, and leadership.
Laura Villar
Spain
A project management professional with over five years of experience leading national and international projects across Europe and Canada, currently heading a PMO team delivering innovation in the food, beverage, and advanced materials sectors. With a PhD in organic chemistry and an Executive MBA from EADA Barcelona, she combines deep scientific expertise with strategic leadership to drive impactful research, innovation, and collaboration.
Marissa Costa
Spain
Marissa is the Strategy & Innovation Manager at TOUS, bringing a strong blend of engineering expertise and creative leadership. With a background in telecommunications and sustainability, she leads the company’s innovation model, intrapreneurship, and open innovation initiatives, driving strategic projects in a dynamic luxury environment.
Alexandra Sarmiento Rivarola
Peru
Bachelor in Business Administration with 4+ years of experience leading innovation projects in the beauty and consumer goods industry. Specialized in regional project management, process optimization to accelerate time to market, and implementing data- and AI-driven solutions.
Fatima Valer
Spain
Fatima Valer is a Peruvian designer and innovation strategist with experience across multiple industries, specializing in creating impactful, resource-efficient solutions that respond to evolving market and societal needs. With a background in emerging technologies, social innovation, and design research, she combines strategic thinking and rigorous methodologies to drive meaningful organizational and civic impact.
Ao Kong
US
Ao Kong is a global leader in social innovation and public-private partnerships with nearly 20 years of experience across the UN, technology, and private equity. Currently leading Private Sector Engagements for the UN Resident Coordinator System, she works across 162 countries to advance the SDGs and is a recognized thought leader, speaker, and advisor in global innovation and impact initiatives.
Alessandra Di Lecce
Italy
Currently completing an MSc in Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology at Bocconi, with a background in Economics and Finance and international experience at Chalmers University of Technology. An Associate in Digital & Innovation Consulting at PwC Italy, she brings experience in process automation and business analysis, with a strong passion for technology-driven innovation and impact.
Kai Ling Ting
UAE
Kai Ling Ting is the Director of Innovation, R&D, and Emerging Tech at ADQ, leading strategic initiatives, innovation delivery, and tech scouting across its diverse portfolio. With prior experience as Head of Innovation at Etihad Aviation Group and roles in strategic project management and marketing, she actively engages the UAE innovation ecosystem to drive impactful partnerships and technology-driven growth.
lulia Lumina
UK
Iulia is a purpose-driven professional and author from Romania, with experience in research, policy, and governance across think-tanks and intergovernmental organizations in Singapore and London. Specializing in public policy and new economic thinking, she focuses on public sector innovation, international development, and exploring bold ideas through her writing on sustainable futures.
Kathra Saba
Norway
Kathra works at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and digital development, helping organizations translate strategic goals into tangible initiatives and meaningful outcomes. With experience in both the public sector and entrepreneurship, she combines strategic design, business understanding, and human-centred innovation to create lasting impact for organizations and society.
Jo Hickson
UK
Jo is a corporate innovation leader with over 15 years of experience across retail, travel, hospitality, gaming, consulting, and telecommunications. She has held senior innovation roles at organisations including o2 Telefónica, Tesco, TUI Travel, and Home Retail Group, and currently leads innovation at H&M Group, driving forward-looking strategies aligned with business priorities.
Sneha Sasi
UAE
She is a lifelong learning professional focused on achieving lean sustainability by building a culture of continuous improvement. Her work centers on applying lean principles to drive sustainable innovation within the construction sector.
Wanda Richardson
Bermuda
Wanda is a certified Innovation Manager and organizational development strategist, dedicated to helping organizations make innovation easier and empowering everyone’s innate creativity.
Sonia Casanova
Peru
She is a fishery engineer specialized in innovation, management, and the improvement and redesign of processes. She focuses on developing and implementing commercial intelligence strategies to support market development.
Meryem Serji
France
She is an engineer with a business background and experience across government, corporate finance, and consulting, with a strong focus on strategy, transformation, and sustainable innovation. Her career spans national healthcare ecosystem initiatives at the French Ministry of Health, financial analysis at Amazon, and consulting work solving complex, cross-industry business challenges.
Dalia Abd Allah
Egypt
Dr. Dalia Abdallah is Senior Director at The American University in Cairo (AUC) Innovation Hub, with 20 years of experience in innovation, SME/startup support, and international investment. She has led public funds generating over $50 million, created thousands of jobs, advised on policy and economic cooperation, and lectures on innovation and strategic management, holding a Doctorate in Business Administration and an MBA from Maastricht School of Management.
Elisa Ago
Spain
Elisa is Co-Founder and Product Lead at Tribu World, where she develops solutions to simplify operations, enhance member engagement, and accelerate digital transformation for nonprofits. She is passionate about building sustainable, collaborative communities and amplifying the impact of mission-driven organizations.
Aisha Thani Al Falasi
UAE
Aisha is a Senior Technology Project Incubation Officer at TDRA (ICT Fund), leading national startup incubation programs across the UAE. With a Master’s in Smart Cities and ongoing studies in AI in Business, she focuses on entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, and digital transformation to build impactful innovation ecosystems.
Laura Coello Sánchez
Spain
She is a Molecular Biologist, Expert Witness, and Lecturer with over 10 years of experience integrating science, business strategy, and conscious innovation. Specializing in biomimicry and bionics, she has contributed to 170+ products and patents and led 20+ R&D&I projects across sectors, applying scientific rigor and systemic creativity to drive sustainable, impactful solutions.
Nishtha Jain
US
Nishtha is an award-winning executive and AI strategist in biopharma, healthcare, and digital health, with 15+ years of experience leading digital transformation, innovation, and growth across the pharmaceutical value chain. A recognized thought leader and TEDx speaker, she specializes in integrating AI and emerging technologies to drive patient-centered innovation, enterprise value, and scalable business outcomes.
Inwha Huh
New York
She began her career at JPMorgan in the corporate finance program in New York and London, Inwha has since assumed leadership positions at Deutsche Bank, HSBC, IBM, GE and Wells Fargo. Throughout her career she has been a sponsor for diversity in the workplace through her career, and empowering the underserved through education and community impact. She is on the board of Carver Foundation, SIMA (Social Impact Fund), and volunteers across local non profits in CT.
Jenna Ingoe
UK
Jenna Ingoe is Innovation Manager at Sunderland Software City, leading the 5G Immersive Lab programme in Newcastle and using emerging technologies to drive impact across fashion, retail, tourism, and communities. With experience in global transformation, hackathons, and innovation events, she also advocates for inclusion and digital equity, supporting initiatives that expand access and opportunity for diverse communities.
Diana Adamko
UK
Diana is a speaker, writer, coach, and creator of the Daily Dose of Soul Awareness™ journaling method, helping individuals and organizations restore clarity, creativity, and wellbeing through inner connection. With over 20 years of experience in education, emotional wellbeing, and human development, she guides leaders and teams to cultivate intuition, self-leadership, and practical pathways to inspired action.
Asmi Chakraborty
US
She is a translational scientist and life sciences strategy leader working at the intersection of biotech innovation, government funding, and ecosystem development. As Director of Scientific Innovation and Strategic Investments at the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, she leads initiatives in biobanking, health equity, funding program design, and cross-sector partnerships to strengthen the life sciences ecosystem.
Silvia Bernardini
Italy
Silvia Bernardini is an entrepreneur and certified Innovation Manager who bridges strategy, creativity, and organizational development to guide companies through transformation with a people- and culture-focused approach. She combines managerial expertise and humanistic insight to design innovative solutions in business development, education, and sustainability, fostering human-centered innovation.
Asmaa Banane
Morocco
Asmaa Banane is an Operational Excellence and QHSE expert with over 13 years of experience driving transformation, compliance, and performance improvement across industrial and multi-site environments. An Executive MBA graduate, she is the founder of OPEXIA Consulting, helping organizations build efficient, compliant, and sustainable operations.
Charlotte Cénac-Pütz
Canada
Charlotte Cénac-Pütz is an Innovation Coordinator with a passion for technology, sales, and driving inclusive innovation. With international experience across France, Germany, and Canada, she combines her background in VR software and innovation management with a commitment to empowering women in tech and fostering positive change.
Ana Caroline Pessoni
Brazil
She has been with SEBRAE MG since 2013, working on sectoral and local development projects across agribusiness, industry, and tourism, with a strong focus on micro and small businesses. Currently based in Formiga (MG), she leads project management and institutional coordination for territorial development across 14 municipalities.
Mélissa Sua Rodriguez
Bashayer Al Ali
Rafaela Moreira Pinto
Tuba Gokcan
Turkiye
Tuba leads corporate innovation at Anadolu Efes, focusing on new business models and internal venture creation. She has driven entrepreneurial programs resulting in spin-offs and product launches, and actively supports early-stage founders—particularly women entrepreneurs—through mentorship and industry engagement.
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