innovation Fellows

DRIVING THE INTELLIGENCE RENAISSANCE

First recognized through the World Summit on Innovation, this community of boundary-breakers is shaping products, platforms and places that evolve with the people they serve.

Fellows are designers, scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, executives and investors. Together, they push intelligence beyond AI – building solutions grounded in ethics, designed with purpose, clarity, transparency and the ability to grow with the people they serve.

Sam Hamdan: Founding Curator of the World Innovation Organization and creator of its collective — including the World Summit on Innovation, the World Intelligence Otelier (WXO) and The Laurelist. The architect of ventures and experiences at the intersection of design, industry, culture and technology. His work focuses on integrating diverse forms of intelligence into multi-dimensional products, places and platforms that adapt and scale.

SAM HAMDAN

Founder & Curator
World Innovation Organization

Lila Tretikov: Leading expert on Artificial Intelligence and business transformation. She leads cross- disciplinary efforts to solve global challenges through technology. Prior to joining NEA, Lila served as Microsoft’s Deputy Chief Technology Officer, where she applied a cross-disciplinary approach to creating solutions to empower humanity through advanced technology.

Lila Tretikov

Head of AI Strategy & Partner
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Michael I. Jordan: One of the world's leading researchers in machine learning and data sciences. A professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Designated as the most influential computer scientist based on his highly cited publications. Michael I. Jordan is a recipient of the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Machine Learning.

Michael Jordan

Scientist & Professor
University of California, Berkeley

Reza Bosagh: Computer Scientist, Adjunct Professor at Stanford University working at the intersection of Machine Learning, Distributed Computing and Discrete Applied Mathematics. Reza is the CEO of Matroid, an AI that “knows just what you are looking for”. He has served on the Technical Advisory Boards of Databricks and Microsoft holding several Awards relating to his work and publications.

Reza Zadeh

Founder & CEO, Matroid
Adjunct Professor, Stanford

Geeta Chauhan: Heads Meta AI's Applied AI group, specializing in creating robust platforms for 1B+ users in startups and Fortune 500s. Geeta’s team drives AI initiatives for PyTorch and the Metaverse, collaborating with cloud providers and ML leaders to launch new AI products.

Geeta Chauhan

Applied AI Scientist
Meta

Charles Bombardier: Designer engineer and entrepreneur, worked at Bombardier before founding Jophem Holdings to support startups and prototype development. Charles served as a senior consultant for ICAO. President of NPO Imaginactive and a board member of Bombardier Recreational Products. Charles Bombardier is a recipient of the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Design Innovation.

Charles Bombardier

Industrial & Mobility Designer
Board of Directors, Bombardier

Joe Incandela: Professor of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Led pivotal particle physics experiments at CERN, contributing to discoveries such as the Z boson and top quark. Joe’s proposal for the Light Dark Matter Experiment reflects ongoing groundbreaking contributions to the field. Joe Incandela is a recipient of the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Science Innovation.

Joe Incandela

Professor of Physics, Vice Chancellor for Research
University of California Santa Barbara

Tanya Momtahen: Vice President of Integrated Product Solutions at Themo Fisher Scientific. Extensive leadership experience from Sanofi and GSK bringing forward science and clinical development in Oncology, Rare Diseases, Diabetes, Metabolism, Inflammation and Immunology.

Tanya Momtahen

Founder & Principle Consultant
Celeris Consulting

Dan Chen: Board member of Frontline Road Safety Group and the Minnesota Governor's Advisory Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles. Dan is a disruptive safety innovator co-authoring 11 patents while serving in leading roles such as the President of 3M Transportation Safety Division.

Dan Chen

Advisor
World Health Organization

David E. Van Zandt: The the eighth president of The New School serving from 2011 to 2020. During his tenure, he focused on advancing the university's values of creativity and social engagement through strategic initiatives and connecting its diverse academic strengths. Before becoming president, Van Zandt was the dean of Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law.

David E. Van Zandt

American Attorney, Legal Scholar, & Academic Administrator

Ellen R. Strahlman: A highly experienced director and former executive in the medical technology and financial sectors. She previously held significant leadership roles, including Executive Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Medical Officer at Becton, Dickinson and Company. Dr. Strahlman's extensive career showcases her expertise in governance and medical technology development.

Ellen R. Strahlman

Director
Altria

Thuan Pham: A prominent executive, entrepreneur and engineer known for his leadership as CTO at both Uber and Coupang. He was appointed CTO of Faire in June 2024 and leads their engineering, data, and IT teams. He is also a board member for Nubank.

Thuan Pham

Chief Technology Officer
Faire

Yuri Ivanov: Principal Scientist at Amazon Robotics pioneering new types of robotics applications. He has worked at MIT, Honda Research Institute, Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs and Rethink Robotics. Yuri has authored over 40 publications and been awarded over 20 patents in Robotics, Computer Vision and Machine Learning technologies.

Yuri Ivanov

Principal Scientist
Amazon Robotics

Hong Z. Tan: Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Purdue University. Hong is known for her research on haptics. She was elected to Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for contributions to wearable haptics. Currently serving as a lead haptics scientist at Google. Prior industry engagement includes Microsoft Research Asia.

Hong Z. Tan

Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Purdue University

Brian Pierce: Visiting Research Scientist at the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland. Prior to joining ARLIS, Brian served as the Director of the Information Innovation Office (I2O) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) leading development and implementation of the strategy for I2O driving advances in AI, data analytics and cyber.

Brian Pierce

Chief Scientist
University of Maryland, ARLIS

Rogier van der Heide: A lifelong light designer and innovator, applying an inter-disciplinary approach to light, imagery and architecture. Led large teams at Arup Lighting and Philips Lighting. Rogier remains a guiding luminary in how to use light design to tell emotional stories of powerful brands in a changing world.

Rogier Van Der Heide

Vice President, Design
Miele

Faye Sahai: Founding Managing General Partner at Telosity Ventures. Faye invests in startups and advises companies in innovative and inclusive strategies to drive transformation for companies including AIG, Schwab, Deloitte Consulting and Kaiser Permanente. Faye serves on boards of startups in the digital wellness, health, insuretech space.

Faye Sahai

Managing Partner
Exbourne Group

Bernard Luthi: President of Monoprice. A results-driven retail executive with a proven track record in transforming Monoprice into a profitable online enterprise. The chief architect of unique online consumer experiences that integrate advanced commerce technology and product innovation.

Bernard Luthi

CEO
Monoprice

Claude Begle: Chairman & CEO of SymbioSwiss & Swiss NeWater, Claude has championed clean tech and sustainability initiatives, leaving an indelible mark on the global landscape. His expertise extends to public affairs, where he skillfully navigates complex challenges.

Claude Begle

Chairman & CEO
SymbioSwiss & Swiss NeWater

Claudia Perlich: The Head of Strategic Data Science for Investment Management at Two Sigma, a financial sciences company. A distinguished figure in the field, she is a leading practitioner of machine learning and data mining, with a career spanning IBM and Dstillery before joining Two Sigma

Claudia Perlich

Data Scientist
Two Sigma

Michael Janke: A prominent figure at the forefront of the cybersecurity and data science startup landscape. His entrepreneurial journey also includes founding and serving as the former CEO of Silent Circle, and formerly leading SOC-USA, a major defense logistics and security firm.

Michael Janke

Co-Founder
DataTribe

Jamira Burley: Apple's Strategic Initiatives Lead, bridges community, impact investments and philanthropy. Over 17 years, she has shaped equitable change globally. Recognized by the Obama White House and Forbes, she collaborated with major brands and appeared on international media outlets, advocating for social impact.

Jamira Burley

Head of Community & Strategic Partnerships
XQ Institute

Prashant Yadav: Professor at INSEAD and Academic Director at INSEAD Africa Initiative, Prashant is a renowned scholar, specializes in supply chains for socially beneficial products. He has authored many peer-reviewed scientific publications that have been featured in media such as the BBC, New York Times, CNN and Financial Times.

Prashant Yadav

Professor, INSEAD
Academic Director, INSEAD Africa Initiative

Yana Kakar: As MD & Head of Americas for CDPQ, Yana is dedicated to sustainable investments. She led Dalberg Advisors to triple revenues and served as CEO of Growth for Good. Engaged in multiple boards and recognized for her impactful contributions to inclusive and sustainable business strategies.

Yana Watson Kakar

Managing Director and Head of Americas
La Caisse

Alex Jaimes: SVP of AI & Data Science at Daraminr. A scientific innovator with 15+ years of experience with leading companies including Yahoo, KAIST, Telefónica, IDIAP-EPFL, Fuji Xerox, IBM, Siemens, AICure and AT&T Bell Labs.

Alex Jaimes

SVP of AI & Data Science
Daraminr

Amy Baxter: Double-boarded pediatric emergency physician. Leads MMJ Labs with a focus on pain relief innovation. She invented BARF scale, VibraCool, Buzzy® and DistrACTION®. Committed to ethical practices and patient empowerment.

Amy Baxter

CEO & Founder
Pain Care Labs

Kevin Fuller: Global Chief Marketing Officer of NSP, Kevin is an Award-Winning Innovator specialized in Product Innovation, Brand Marketing and Digital Transformation. With an eclectic background in biology, marketing and business, Kevin has launched hundreds of unique, science-based products and devices, and led a multibillion product line during his previous roles.

KEVIN FULLER

Global Chief Marketing Officer
NSP

Hassan Ahmed: As Chairman & CEO of Affirmed Networks, Hassan is a leading Innovator with a rich background in the telecommunications industry. He previously held key positions at Sonus Networks. Hassan’s strategic vision and expertise have been instrumental in driving Affirmed Networks’ growth and innovation.

Hassan Ahmed

Chairman & CEO
Affirmed Networks

Annette Richardson: Founding & Managing Partner of Richardson Partners. She previously served as a Senior Advisor to the United Nations Executive Office. With distinctive fusion of corporate strategy and public affairs skills, Annette counsels individuals and corporations on crafting and executing strategic sustainability, legacy and philanthropic initiatives.

Annette Richardson

Founding & Managing Partner
Richardson Partners

Qing Cao: Associate professor at the University of Illinois, Qing is an accomplished nanomaterials researcher for unconventional electronics, honored with multiple awards including IBM recognitions and Forbes' "30 Under 30" distinction.

Qing Cao

Associate Professor
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Al Bunshaft: Member of the Governor's STEM Advisory Council of Massachusetts. Al is a prominent figure in 3D visualization, computer graphics and engineering simulation. Al led Dassault Systèmes in the Americas and advocates for STEM education reform through multiple board and advisory roles.

Al Bunshaft

Member, Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
Massachusetts

Katherine Grass: Leading expert in travel and transportation technology. She became CEO of Optii Solutions in April 2020 and is responsible for the company's vision and growth. Grass has over 20 years of experience in the IT and travel industry, including leadership roles at Amadeus IT Group and Thayer Ventures.

Katherine Grass

CEO
Optii Solutions

Sheng Xu: Accomplished materials scientist and professor at UC San Diego, specializing in flexible energy harvesting and health monitoring devices. Sheng has received numerous awards and recognition for his pioneering work.

Sheng Xu

Associate Professor
University of California San Diego

Steven Spremo: NASA Ames Research Center Spacecraft Engineer, Steven oversees the Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration Project, testing megawatt-class aircraft powertrains. His extensive career spans roles in space exploration, earning accolades, patents and publications. Currently advancing new biological payload designs destined for the lunar surface.

Stevan Spremo

Spacecraft Engineer
NASA Ames Research Center

Eve Picker: Founder and CEO of Small Change, Eve is a pioneer at the intersection of real estate and community development. Her mission is to turn Small Change into real change. With a commitment to sustainable urban transformation, Eve empowers investors and communities alike.

Eve Picker

Founder & CEO
Small Change

Truls Berg: Founder of Norway's Open Innovation Lab, a high-tech business executive and a serial entrepreneur. Truls pioneered companies like Component Software Group and served as chairman of various prominent associations.

Truls Berg

Founder & Managing Partner
Open Innovation Lab of Norway

Andrei Ruckenstein: Professor of Physics at Boston University, Andrei has held promiment roles including Boston University's Founding Vice President for Research. Andrei co-founded the Aspen Science Center, led the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center and has contributed to several boards and committees.

Andrei Ruckenstein

Professor of Physics
Boston University

Lindy Li: American political commentator and campaign advisor. Women’s Co-Chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair at the Democratic National Committee. Lindy’s commitment to advancing women’s leadership underscores her influential presence in the political landscape.

Lindy Li

Political Strategist & Commentator

James Warren: Director of NIST's Materials Genome Program, James collaborates across agencies to expedite advanced material discovery. James has dedicated efforts to the US Materials Genome Initiative since 2010 and co-founded NIST's Center for Theoretical and Computational Materials Science.

James Warren

Director, Materials Genome Program
NIST

Mark Hatch: A visionary pioneer and driving force behind the global maker movement. His distinguished career includes executive leadership roles at prominent firms such as Kinko's, Avery Dennison, and Health Net, leveraging his extensive experience to champion innovation and empower creators through TechShop's unique collaborative spaces.

Mark Hatch

CEO and Co-Founder
TechShop

Mary Alice Stephenson: Founder and CEO of GLAM4GOOD. With a vast career in fashion and media, she empowers through style, volunteers for Make A Wish and champions various causes. Currently serving on advisory boards for the NYC Mayor's Fund and High School of Fashion Industries. Mary Alice Stephenson is a recipient of the World’s Most Innovative People Awards (The Laurelist) for Fashion Innovation.

Mary Alice Stephenson

Founder & CEO
GLAM4GOOD

Jeffrey Schweitzer: Principal Technical Program Manager at Amazon Web Services, specializing in innovative solutions for business transformation, particularly in the Public Sector, using both existing and emerging capabilities.

Jeffrey Schweitzer

Leader, Disaster Response Operations Worldwide
Amazon Web Services

eL Seed: Artist and Creator of captivating calligraphic art with movement and meaning. Renowned for global installations, eL bridges cultures, earning recognition like the UNESCO Sharjah Prize and TED Fellow title. He has also collaborated with Louis Vuitton.

eL Seed

Artist

Andrea Jone-Rooy: Diversity Scientist & Data Science Professor at New York University. Andrea uses scientific methods to promote thoughtful and fair diversity strategies. Also, a global comedian and circus performer.

Andrea Jones-Rooy

Data Scientist, Standup Comedian, & Circus Performer

Peter Platzer: Founder and CEO of Spire Global, Peter is regarded as one of the pioneers in launching small form factor satellites into space. Named a White House Champion of Change in 2013 by President Obama. Peter has trained at CERN and the Max Planck Institute before turning to business with the Boston Consulting Group in Europe and Asia.

Peter Platzer

Founder & CEO
Spire Global

Bhagwan Chowdhry: Research Professor at UCLA Anderson School, Bhagwan leads the Digital Identity Research Initiative, excels in international finance, corporate finance and FinTech, and advises multiple FinTech startups.

Bhagwan Chowdhry

Research Professor
UCLA Anderson School

Yao Zhang: As Founder & CEO of Roboterra, Yao is an accomplished figure in education and technology. Recognized for leadership and innovation, she connects students worldwide with engaging AI and robotics education through cloud-based learning solutions.

Yao Zhang

Founder & CEO
Roboterra

Richard Boly: Founder of Beaurichly, Richard is an accomplished diplomat turned entrepreneur with prestigious clients. He has held key roles in diplomacy, academia and tech ecosystems, fostering innovation globally.

Richard Boly

Founder
Beaurichly

Atsufumi Yokoi: Vice President & Professor at Okayama University and Chairholder of UNESCO. Sustainability leader skilled in sustainable development, urban planning and international relations. Recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, his relentless efforts are shaping a sustainable society worldwide.

Atsufumi Yokoi

Vice President & Professor, Okayama University
Chairholder, UNESCO

Jessica Liu: Partner at Hongkong Sinomia Co., Jessica is a disruptive leader at the forefront of fostering collaborative ventures between China and emerging economies. She has successfully facilitated numerous financial partnerships and scalable cross-border innovations.

Jessica Liu

Partner
Hongkong Sinomia Co.

Piero Formica: As a Senior Research Fellow, Innovation Value Institute at Maynooth University, Piero is a writer and knowledge economics professor, who influences innovation policy and research. Honored with the Innovation Luminary Award, Piero pioneers concepts like creative ignorance and path creation.

Piero Formica

Senior Research Fellow
Innovation Value Institute, Maynooth University

Aaron Seitz: Director of UC Riverside Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness & Wellbeing at the University of California, Riverside. He is leading neuroscience-based brain training programs to enhance hearing, vision and memory, promoting mental fitness and cognitive diversity. His research of 150 publications, spans both basic psychology and neuroscience and translational work to reach underserved and understudied populations.

Aaron Seitz

Director of UC Riverside Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness & Wellbeing
University of California, Riverside

Amy Blankson: Chief Evangelist at Digital Wellness Institute and bestselling author of The Future of Happiness, Amy is the only person to receive a Point of Light award from two US Presidents. Amy is also a member of the UN Global Happiness Council, a featured professor in Oprah’s happiness e-course and a regular contributor to Forbes.

Amy Blankson

Chief Evangelist
Digital Wellness Institute

Eric Bonabeau: CTO of BiomEdit. Eric is renowned in complex systems. He applies complexity science to real-world challenges. Author of "Swarm Intelligence," Eric explores human decision-making in unpredictable environments, contributing to prestigious publications like Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review.

Eric Bonabeau

Founder
Stealth

Micha Benoliel: Co-Founder and CEO of Nodle, Micha is dedicated to providing free mobile Internet worldwide. Micha enabled Skype to start SkypeIn and SkypeOut, the innovation that scaled up its monetization and other premium Skype services. With a lifelong passion for technology, he pioneered VoIP and co-founded Open Garden, creators of the groundbreaking FireChat messaging app.

Micha Benoliel

Co-Founder & CEO
Nodle

Linda Bernardi: XdMind Inc’s CEO & Co-Founder, Linda is a Tech innovator driving AI-powered music for video gaming. She catalyzes cutting edge technologies across sectors such as Finance, Retail, Healthcare, High Tech, Logistics, Automotive and Consumer Goods. Linda’s focus is to enable and inspire enterprises to build a culture of mindful innovation.

LINDA BERNARDI

CEO & Co-Founder
XdMind Inc.

Mark Chung: Co-Founder & CEO of Verdigris, Mark was recognized as one of the 40 under 40 by Silicon Valley Business Journal. Prior to Verdigris, Mark held principal engineering roles at a number of famed Silicon Valley start-ups and has made significant contributions to the tech industry, namely, successful architectures that today power smart phones, data centers and network infrastructure.

Mark Chung

Co-Founder & CEO
Verdigris

Greg Henderson: As Founder and CEO of ArxPax, Greg combines his military experience, engineering and architecture to pioneer Magnetic Field Architecture (MFA™), revolutionizing construction and enhancing daily life. Greg invents and creates with a mission to provide humanity with a new set of tools to improve the way we work, play and live.

Greg Henderson

Founder & CEO
ArxPax

Kimberly Smith: Global executive leader at Amazon Web Services. A seasoned IT professional with 27+ years' experience, driving growth in AWS sales, marketing and global services. Passionate about digital transformation, She has guided diverse clients toward impactful technology-driven business outcomes across industries and states.

Kimberly Smith

Chief Revenue Officer
Clinical AI

Richard Hanbury: CEO of Sana Health, Richard is a leading expert in revolutionizing pain relief and relaxation through neuromodulation technology. With a strong background in healthcare, Richard has dedicated decades to developing and advancing Sana's innovative solutions.

Richard Hanbury

CEO
Sana Health

Laura Guido-Clark: Principal at LGC Design, Laura is a leading authority in consumer product aesthetics, specializing in color, materials and finishes. A recognized speaker and founder of Project Color Corps™, promoting positivity through urban art.

Laura Guido-Clark

Principal
LGC Design

Oliver Schaper: Inter-disciplinary Design Director, Global Cities & Urban Design Resilience Leader and Partner at Gensler, Oliver’s expertise is developing holistic, civic-minded and sustainable places. His global influence includes master plans, waterfront development and net-positive residential complexes. Recognized for leadership and expertise.

Oliver Schaper

Partner
Gensler

Ting Shih: Visionary leader in mobile health solutions and Founder & CEO of ClickMedix. Named Toyota Mothers of Invention in 2015 and Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards Laureate in 2012 for North America. Experienced professional in technology service design and strategy, with knowledge in launching services for government, pharmaceutical and education sectors.

Ting Shih

Founder & CEO
ClickMedix

Raphael Carty: NYU Stern School of Business professor, combines expertise in disruptive tech commercialization, entrepreneurship and social impact with a rich background in software industry leadership. Raphael has over 20 years of software industry leadership beginning in Silicon Valley with HP. He led the digital transformation of Chase credit cardholders and attracted over 4 million online customers in 2 years.

Raphael Carty

Adjunct Associate Professor of Management & Organizations
NYU Stern School of Business

Monique Nelson: Chair and CEO of UWG, a renowned agency known for culture-focused insights and creative excellence. Monique’s award-winning agency is best known for its insights into culture, aspirations and breakthrough creative products. Her mission is to connect forward-thinking brands to more than $1.3 trillion-dollar spending in the US multicultural market.

Monique Nelson

Chair & CEO
UniWorld Group

Fadi Nahas: Chairman of Naplus, Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and former Consul General of Ecuador in Turkey. Fadi leads a logistics group in Turkey, Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. Actively supports economic and social initiatives, including Turkey's transformation, Endeavor Turkey, Beirut Marathon and "Himaya." Board member of "Fondation Chirac" in France, globally recognized for contributions.

Fadi Nahas

Chairman
NAPLUS

Ricky Kej: A celebrated Grammy-winning composer, recognized globally for his contributions to music with a focus on environmental and social consciousness. His impactful work spans numerous albums and collaborations, earning him multiple Grammy Awards. Kej utilizes his musical platform to advocate for sustainability and raise awareness on critical global issues.

Ricky Kej

Grammy Winning Composer

Gozde Durmus: A distinguished Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stanford University, focusing her research on advancing scientific understanding in her field. As a key contributor to academic innovation, she leverages her expertise to explore novel approaches and methodologies. Dr. Durmus's work at Stanford underscores her commitment to impactful research and academic excellence.

Gozde Durmus

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Stanford University School of Medicine

Nate Heasley: A dedicated non-profit leader and Co-Founder and Executive Director of the All Good Work Foundation, which links social-impact organizations with donated workspaces. Prior to this, he also founded and directed Goodnik, another non-profit organization. Heasley's career demonstrates a strong commitment to empowering social impact through innovative resource connections.

Nate Heasely

Executive Director
All Good Work & Goodnik

Rosario Londono: Founder of One4One Accelerator and an inter-disciplinary executive, is shaping initiatives like the League of Intrapreneurs, by advising organizations and corporations on workforce readiness for the digital economy, contributing to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Rosario Londono

Founder
One4One Accelerator

Greg Parsons: Founder of Greg Parsons Inc., Greg is the visionary behind the groundbreaking “Living Office” concept, which focuses on creating work environments that support collaboration, productivity and individual well-being. Rather than uniform cubicles, Greg advocated for a balanced variety of workspaces that align with what people truly value. His philosophy continues to shape modern workspaces worldwide.

Greg Parsons

Founder
Greg Parsons Inc.

Dena Simmons: Founder of LiberatED, Dena is an activist and educator from The Bronx. She writes and speaks nationally about social justice, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy and creating emotionally intelligent and safe classrooms within the context of equity and liberation. Her appearances include the White House, the inaugural Obama Foundation Summit, and the United Nations.

Dena Simmons

Founder
LiberatED

Greg McNeil: Currently President of Kurio Labs, Greg has held innovative product development and product management leadership roles at Apple, Microsoft, Cadence Design Systems, Sun Microsystems and Palm. With a background in engineering and business, Greg contributed to startups' IPOs and acquisitions. A former professional cyclist, he holds world records and represented the U.S. in two Cycling World Championships.

Greg McNeil

President
Kurio Labs

Ann Rosenberg: Senior Sustainability and Climate Advisor, UN SDG Ambassador and Web3 advocate. Professional with 25+ years in technology and sustainability and co-founder of UN Global Compact SDG Ambition, driving transformative business practices and climate benchmarks.

Ann Rosenberg

Senior Sustainability, Climate Advisor & Board Member

Steve Feiner: Columbia University Computer Science Professor. Pioneering figure in VR, AR and wearables research. Steve’s lab innovates 3D interaction and visualization and he's a key advisor for Meta.

Steve Feiner

Professor of Computer Science
Columbia University

Pan Jiaogengm: As President of Institutes of Science and Development at Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD), Pan is a key figure in Chinese science and technology (S&T) policy. Held various leadership roles, contributed to major reform initiatives and led strategic planning and evaluation. Initiated the "Innovation 2050" series, providing a roadmap for China's S&T development.

PAN Jiaofengm

President, Institutes of Science and Development
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD)

Rosario Casas: Co-Founder & Partner at XR Americas and BCPartners Tech, Rosario is an award-winning Latina entrepreneur and women-in-tech advocate. She has held prominent roles on advisory boards including, SXSW Pitch and The World Innovation Network. Named Legendary Women 2020 by the Ford Motor Company in 2019 and selected by the OBO Movement as one of the 100 Innovators 2020.

Rosario B Casas

Co-Founder & Partner
XR Americas / BCPartners Tech

Pete Johnson: Investor and CEO of Koloma, Pete is a creative professional with 23+ years of experience building national brands with global recognition. While at Nickelodeon, he transformed the creative department into a full-service in-house agency. Pete masters the consumer experience by infusing fluid, integrated marketing solutions with strategic media planning and integrated brand strategy for Fortune 500 companies.

Pete Johnson

Energy Entrepreneur & Investor
CEO, Koloma

Eric Vezzoli: Leading expert in haptics. Former CEO of Interhaptics, acquired by Razer in 2022, Eric now leads Razer's AI, haptics, and spatial sound strategy for gaming. Vezzoli has integrated Razer's HD Haptics into major game engines like Unreal Engine, helping to create more immersive gaming experiences

Eric Vezzoli

Director of Technology
Razer

Radia Funna: Strategist, writer and Founder & Chief Blazer of Build n Blaze, the world’s first disruptive organizational strategy firm. Special Advisor to the United Nations on innovation/exponential technology; regularly speaks on the future of education/work/gender parity and the role of futurism in solving the world’s most vexing challenges.

Radia Funna

Founder & Chief Blazer
Build n Blaze

Jens Greiser: A distinguished authority in the scientific instrumentation sector. His extensive career is marked by deep expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, and life sciences, honed through various leadership positions. Throughout his professional journey, he has consistently specialized in product development and R&D within this field.

Jens Greiser

VP Research & Development, Advanced Technology & Innovation
Thermo Fisher Scientific