We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
Nicole Monge, a key leader within APCO’s Founder and Chair’s office, spearheads APCO’s emerging markets and foreign direct investment (FDI) growth strategy work across diverse geographies and sectors. With a robust track record in sustainability and experience in the mining and energy industries, Ms. Monge excels at developing strategic positioning, forging high-impact partnerships, and elevating client value propositions on the global stage. Nicole Monge is a seasoned professional specializing in international relations and policy advocacy, with a career that highlights her...
Ana Rovzar is head of international partnerships at RES4Africa Foundation, an independent advisor and a multi-lingual speaker and moderator. Ana’s specialty is in managing partnerships and leading policy dialogues on clean energy transitions. Since 2013 she has gathered experience in policy analysis, advocacy and public relations on sustainable energy, development and global affairs. Ana is based in Brussels, speaks 7 languages, and has lived and worked across Latin-America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She has organized, spoken and moderated 30+...
Matt Weston has established himself as one of the most successful athletes in British winter sports history, redefining excellence in skeleton racing through his fearless performances, relentless work ethic, and record-breaking achievements. Born in Surrey, England, Weston transitioned into skeleton in 2017 through UK Sport’s “Discover Your Gold” programme after competing in rugby and taekwondo, quickly emerging as one of the sport’s brightest talents. A multiple World Cup, World and European Champion, Matt Weston reached the pinnacle of the sport...
Blending deep mathematical insight with a distinctive comedic style, Matt Parker makes complex ideas both accessible and entertaining. His YouTube Channel Stand-Up Maths has over 1.3 million subscribers and is where he explores the surprising, quirky, and often hilarious side of mathematics. His videos cover everything from mathematical puzzles, paradoxes, and patterns to real-world applications, cutting-edge research, and playful deep-dives into numbers, shapes, and logic. He also unpacks big ideas in areas like AI, quantum computing, and emerging technologies. With...
Grace Andrews is a creator entrepreneur, brand builder and leading voice in the modern creator economy. She helps founders, leaders and brands understand how attention, trust and community are built in today’s cultural landscape. After helping scale one of the world’s most influential media brands, The Diary of a CEO, Grace went on to build her own creator-led business and audience of over 300,000 people across platforms. Named Forbes 30 under 30 for 2026, Grace is a leading name on this...
Paul Christensen brings a 360° view of what it takes to build, scale, and exit technology companies: 25+ years as founder, CEO, investor, buyer, and seller across AI, fintech, and regulated markets. For the past decade, he has led the practical application of AI in business as co-founder and CEO of Previse, an AI-driven B2B payments company whose technology was licensed to global financial institutions and white-labelled to Mastercard, Citi, and HSBC. Earlier, he was Global Co-Head of Strategic Investments at...
Since June 2025, Benedikt Böhm has been the CEO of Lupine, the premium German manufacturer of headlamps and bike lights - "Made in Germany." Prior to that, he led the brand Dynafit for over 22 years, transforming it from insolvency into the global market leader in ski touring equipment. At Lupine, his goal is to make the brand synonymous with the most powerful light in the wild. In addition to his CEO role, Bohm is also a renowned extreme ski...
Sonia Díez PhD. is an international thought leader, entrepreneur and speaker on educational transformation, human-centred leadership and sustainability. Her work sits at the intersection of education, leadership, artificial intelligence and purpose, with a strong focus on real-world impact. She is the founder of EducAcción, promoter of the Observatory for the Future of Education, and driving force behind the EducAcción Chair at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, where she applies research and action-oriented strategies for lifelong learning transformation. Sonia serves as...
Nigel Toon is one of the UK’s leading figures in artificial intelligence, best known as co-founder and former CEO of Graphcore, the pioneering semiconductor company that developed a new class of processors specifically for AI. His career has focused on the infrastructure underpinning modern computing and artificial intelligence, giving him a practical understanding of how these technologies are built, scaled, and deployed in real-world environments — and the implications for organisations adopting AI today. He previously co-founded Icera, a cellular modem...
Daniel Kafer is a global futurist and AI strategy advisor specializing in AI-driven organizational redesign. He works with CEOs, CHROs, and transformation leaders to rethink how organizations operate as artificial intelligence reshapes work, decision-making, and leadership. His work focuses on a fundamental shift: most organizations are built for coordination, while the winners are redesigning for amplification. Rather than applying AI to existing structures, Daniel helps leadership teams redesign operating models, roles, and capabilities to unlock exponential performance. Daniel brings senior executive experience...
Fabrice Pothier has over 25 years of experience in strategic affairs and international public policy. As CEO, he has led Rasmussen Global to become a prime independent political consultancy in Europe. Mr. Pothier advises, on a pro bono basis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team on issues related to security guarantees, NATO membership, and international support for Ukraine. He advises many of Europe’s most innovative defence technology champions and co-founded the Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity, bringing together leaders from...
Dr. Chris A. Mattmann is a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence, data science, and digital transformation, with over two decades of experience at the forefront of innovation across government, academia, and industry. He previously served as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), where he led advanced initiatives in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large-scale data systems supporting critical space missions. At JPL, he played a key role in developing data architectures for flagship programs including...
Lord Andrew Lansley is a member of the UK House of Lords, having been appointed in 2015 following an 18-year career in the House of Commons. During his time in government, he served for four years in the Cabinet as a senior member of the UK Government, including as Secretary of State for Health, where he was responsible for the National Health Service and public health in England, overseeing a budget of approximately £105 billion. He subsequently served as Leader...
Dr Jonnie Penn, FRSA, is a historian of technology, #1 NYT bestselling author and technologist. He is Associate Teaching Professor of AI Ethics and Society at the University of Cambridge. Jonnie explores the Future of Work for Millennial and Post-Millennials in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He has served as an expert speaker at the United Nations, European Parliament, Council of Europe, Davos, and to the UK House of Lords, as well as for global non-profits and corporations. His thoughts on the...
José Manuel Campa is an international authority in the financial and economic world, whose strategic vision and deep understanding of markets make him an essential analyst of the global landscape. His chairmanship of the European Banking Authority (EBA) between 2019 and 2026 provided him with a privileged perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the financial sector. During this period, he also served on the European Systemic Risk Board, and the Committee of Governors and Heads of Supervision of the...
Walter Pasquarelli is an internationally recognised advisor, speaker, expert on AI strategy and synthetic reality. Recognised as one of the top 16 global speakers on AI, Walter's sessions empower global leaders and C-suite executives with a forward-thinking perspective geared towards success in the age of artificial intelligence. Walter believes leading in the AI era requires more than adopting technology, but it demands the right mindset and a clear vision. He examines what it means to be AI-ready, and how this technology...