We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
We are proud to present you our new Keynote Speakers
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...
Theresa Zabell is a two-time Olympic Champion and one of Europe’s leading voices in strategic leadership, sustainability and decision-making in times of uncertainty. The only Spanish woman to win two Olympic gold medals, she has transformed the demands of elite performance into a leadership philosophy applicable to business, institutions and life: clarity of direction, resilience under pressure, adaptability to change and decisive action in uncertainty. Following her sporting career, Theresa built a distinguished institutional andgovernance trajectory. She served as a Member of...
Ayo Johnson Brings a unique combination of passion and expertise to his speaking engagements both as a speaker and as a Master of Ceremonies. At school he failed at every traditional sport which led to self-doubt. He listened to the critics, looked inwards and discovered an internal strength which ignited his passion for weightlifting. With over 35 years of strength training and competitive bodybuilding, Ayo has pushed past his own personal boundaries of physical achievement. These accomplishments didn’t come from physical...
Alex Polizzi, is a distinguished hotelier, businesswoman, and television presenter known for her expertise in the hospitality industry and her dynamic approach to business turnaround. She has become a prominent figure in both the business and media worlds. Her insights are widely sought after, making her a celebrated keynote speaker. Born into a family steeped in hospitality tradition, Polizzi is the granddaughter of Lord Forte, the founder of the Trusthouse Forte hotel chain. Her career began with rigorous training at the Mandarin...
Andoni Luis Aduriz is one of the most influential chefs of our time, recognised globally for his unwavering commitment to creativity, innovation, and the cross-pollination of disciplines in the kitchen. His career has been defined by an insatiable curiosity and a constant quest which have led him to expand the boundaries of gastronomy, resulting in his being named by Forbes magazine as one of the world's 100 most creative people. Born in 1971 in San Sebastián, the epicentre of contemporary cuisine,...
Gabriel Felbermayr is one of the leading experts in trade policy and the Director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO). Until October 2021, he was President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. After studying economics at the University of Linz, Gabriel Felbermayr (*1976 in Steyr, Austria) went to Florence to complete his doctorate. From 2004 to 2005, he was an Associate Consultant at McKinsey & Co. in Vienna, and subsequently became Assistant Professor at the University of...
Arthur C. Brooks is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular “How to Build a Life” column. Brooks is a New York Times bestseller and has authored many books, including From Strength to Strength: Finding Success,...