Dr Tamás Landesz is Director, Administration and Finance at the World Health Organization, Western Pacific Region (WPRO) based in Manila. He has been with WHO for the past 10 years, serving in a similar functions in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) based in Cairo, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) based in Lyon. During his 30+ year professional career, Dr Landesz worked across five continents with multiple international organizations, including the United Nations system and the European Union. Dr Landesz started his career as a management consultant, providing strategic advise to companies interested in Eastern Europe, during the transition from centrally planned to market economies. Dr Landesz is a regular lecturer and keynote speaker. Landesz holds a PhD from Paris, an MPA from Harvard University, an MALD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and an MBA from Vienna. His latest book published in 2023 is titled “Future Intelligence - The World in 2050: Enabling Governments, Businesses and Innovators to Create a Better Future” (Springer). His latest TEDx talk available on Youtube is titled “How to become a future intelligent leader – in 5 easy steps”.

Natasha Latiff is a highly regarded international human rights lawyer known for her work in Afghanistan and beyond. She has made significant contributions through the establishment of two acclaimed non-profit organizations: Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights (SAHR) in 2008; and Women for Justice in 2018. She is also Founder of Fair Future, a Singapore-based enterprise with a mission to combat modern slavery practices in the supply chain by focusing on the "human" in corporate human rights due diligence processes and response. Latiff’s remarkable work has led to transformative changes in law and policy on human rights and access to remedy. She advises and trains lawyers and organizations on international human rights norms and standards. Her efforts have resulted in securing remedies for affected communities and fostering meaningful dialogue between victims, governments and companies. Latiff’s impactful initiatives have left a lasting mark on the lives of countless individuals. She holds a Master of Law degree with Distinction from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London.

1994, BA (Hons) in Architecture and Urban Planning, Harvard University. 1994-95, Sales and Trading Associate, Morgan Stanley & Company; 1995-96, Equities Division, Morgan Stanley (Singapore); 1997-98, Senior Manager, Corporate Finance Department, Makindo. 1998-99, with Deutsche Bank. 2000-02, Senior Official, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). 2002-05, Investment Manager, Farindo Investments. 2006, Managing Partner and CEO, Quvat Management. Former Minister of Trade of Indonesia.

Veronika Linardi, a serial entrepreneur and founder, has carved a distinctive path in the world of business with a profound commitment to sustainability. As the driving force behind her Single Family Office, she has set her sights on alternative investments in high-growth emerging markets. Sustainability is at the heart of her investment philosophy, aligning perfectly with the global shift toward responsible business practices.

At the forefront of her endeavors is the establishment of a highly profitable tech-enabled ecosystem in Southeast Asia. This expansive ecosystem spans critical sectors, encompassing Electric Vehicles, logistics, supply chain management, and commerce infrastructure. Veronika's entrepreneurial acumen shines through in her relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence.

Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Veronika co-founded one of Indonesia's largest Human Capital development companies. This transformative initiative has not only impacted the lives of millions but has also played a pivotal role in shaping Indonesia's future workforce. Her dedication to talent development and education underscores her commitment to building a brighter future.

Her other accolades also include being named "Forbes Indonesia Powerful Women," "Her World Women of the Year," "Globe Asia Most Inspiring Women of the Year," and the UBS 'Celebration of Indonesian Women' award.

Veronika holds a Master's degree in Strategic Digital Marketing & Management Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and Bachelor's degree in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin.

Co-Founder and CEO, Silk Road Mining and Development.
Formerly: Managing Director and Lead for Freight and Logistics for Growth Markets for Accenture; President, Livingston International USA; Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Agility, a global logistics provider; Principal (Partner), Mercer Management Consulting, now Oliver Wyman.
World Economic Forum: Young Global Leader (2009); Former member, Global Agenda Council on Global Trade & FDI; Global Agenda Council on Logistics & Supply Chain, Supply Chain and Transport Risk Initiative.
Degree in Business Admin., Ivey School of Business, Western University, Ontario, Canada.

Yashovardhan Lohia started his career at Indorama Ventures in the Packaging Division, overseeing the company's operations across seven countries. Since 2018, he has also helped guide the fibres business, which is a strong growth area for the company. Lohia was appointed Executive Director of the Board of Directors in 2019 and is a member of the Sustainability and Risk Management Committee. He was also Chief Recycling Officer and later appointed as Chief Sustainability Officer. In this position, he plays an important role to define Indorama Ventures’ path to sustainability.

I am the inaugural CEO of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation. Founded in August 2021, GCMD is a non-profit organisation whose singular mission is to help international shipping eliminate its GHG emissions by (a) shaping the standards for future fuels; (b) piloting low-carbon solutions at or near commercial operations conditions; (c) co-finance first-of-a-kind projects; (d) foster collaboration across sectors. I am also the Theodora D. ’78 & William H. Walton III ’74 Professor in Engineering at Princeton University where I lead a team of researchers to develop emerging solar cell technologies based on hybrid and inorganic perovskites. And I co-founded Andluca Technologies, a startup that is developing wireless smart glass to reduce energy use and increase occupant comfort in built environments.

Jeff Lu is CEO and Co-Founder of Engine Biosciences, which discovers and develops new precision medicines based on novel biology uncovered by its platform integrating next-generation CRISPR screening, machine learning, and drug discovery chemistry. Engine Bio identifies patient subpopulations defined by specific genetic mutations sensitizing cancers to certain drugs, and the company is advancing its pipeline of oncology therapeutics and biomarkers. Engine Bio is backed by US$80M in funding from blue chip investors across US and Asia.

Jeff is passionate about generating impact from new technology, data, and biotechnology. He serves as a co-founder of NSG Ventures, a biotech venture capital and venture building firm. He has helped build several companies through significant value creation, financings, and exits, including Enleofen (acquired by Boehringer Ingelheim), AAE (acquired by Expedia), PairX Bio, GDMC, and others. Earlier in his career, he led corporate and commercial strategy and data analytics at AirAsia and was a consultant at Bain & Company.

Dr. Kevin Lu is a Partner and Chairman of Asia at Partners Group, a global private equity firm with $142 billion AUM. He chairs the Impact Committee of PG LIFE, the firm’s $500 million sustainability fund. He is a member of Partners Group's Global Executive Board and heads up the firm's Singapore office with 320 staff. Prior to Partners Group, Kevin held senior management positions at the World Bank Group, including as the Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Bank Group’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). Kevin is currently an Adjunct Professor at Yale-NUS, a Distinguished Fellow at INSEAD and a Senior Fellow at Milken Institute. He serves on the advisory boards of the World Bank's Global Infrastructure Facility and International Finance Corporation's Impact Management Principles, Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Financial Centre Advisory Panel, the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Investing, and the Steering Council of the UN Institutional Investor Partnership for Sustainable Development. He co-authored a book "Investing with Confidence: Understanding Political Risk Management in the 21st Century". He was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010, and a Future Leader by the Institute of International Finance in 2014. Kevin has published commentaries in the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, Washington Post, Financial Times, and the Straits Times.

BSME, University of Michigan; MSME, Stanford University. Entrepreneur and technologist passionate about renewable energy and clean mobility. Pioneer in the domain of electric vehicles. More than 20 years’ experience in electric, hybrid and solar vehicles. 1995, Founder, Reva Electric Car Company (now Mahindra Reva); leading the company to sell thousands of vehicles in 24 countries. Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman, Sun Mobility, a company that plans to revolutionize the transportation sector by deploying a unique open architecture ecosystem built around a smart network of quick interchange battery stations. Holder of more than 30 global patents. Formerly: Member, National Board of Electric Mobility, India; played an instrumental role in implementing the EV policy for the country; Chairman, Personal Mobility Council. Director, Maini Group. Co-Founder, Virya Mobility 5.0. Investor and mentor of several clean-tech start-ups. 2011, Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum. Recipient of honours and awards, including: Man of the Year award, BBC Top Gear; Innovation award in Energy and Environment, The Economist, London; named one of the Top 50 most influential people in India to bring about change, Businessweek magazine.

Studies in Computer Engineering, University of Southern California; Bachelor's in Business Administration, Pepperdine University, California. President Director of Indika Energy, Indonesia's leading integrated energy company. Chairman of Indika Foundation. Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum (2011). Named Best Executive in Indonesia, Asiamoney (2010).

He is the tenth child and fourth son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and a Major of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. He accompanies his father to numerous events, such as during the US-ASEAN special summit.