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Conyers Davis the Global Director of the Schwarzenegger Institute, a public policy Institute founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2012 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. Previously he worked for British Prime Minister David Cameron, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Simon & Schuster and Lionsgate Films. Additionally, Conyers managed projects for the 2004 G8 Summit and the 2005 Hurricane Katrina recovery effort while working at the US Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC. Conyers has a degree in International Relations from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and serves on the national board of After-School All-Stars, the largest school based after school provider in the United States.

For many, she is the voice of the SME. As a blogger and author, as an influencer of innovation and leadership & as a popular and award-winning speaker at major congresses, she provides valuable inspiration to many people and is r. At the age of 22, she was faced with the major task of taking over the company as its successor. she stands for healthy & sustainable economic growth. She is the founder of the Vanessa Weber Foundation for Education and Sustainability

Jon Goriup is a product-driven startup founder dedicated to developing sustainability-focused solutions.He began his startup career by creating cross-selling solutions for the event industry. After completing his studies at ESADE Business School and the University of North Carolina, he shifted his focus to optimising supply chain systems.In East Africa, Jon worked on enhancing transparency and traceability in agribusiness supply chains, helping connect local producers with European markets.Now, as the co-founder and CEO of VCG.AI, Jon leads an award-winning AI-powered solution for implementing successful circular innovations globally.

Studium1989-1995: Chemie Studium, TU Braunschweig1995-2000: Promotion, TU BraunschweigBeruflicher Werdegang1999-2000: TU Braunschweig, Lehrstuhl Technologie der Kohlenhydrate 2000-2008: Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Qualitätssicherung2008-2014: Volkswagen Argentinien, Pacheco Qualitätssicherung2014-2016: Volkswagen China, Beijing, Qualitätssicherung2016.2020: Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Qualitätssicherung2020-heute: Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Technische Entwicklung

MBA University of Munich in 1986. Several years with A.T. Kearney in Munich and a south german venture capitalist. Moving to Berlin in 1996 initiated matching forums for innovators (startups) with investors & potential clients. Until now more than 170 forums welcoming appr. 19,000 attendees all over Europe and USA. Focus b2b. In water technologies since 2010 with 30 forums in USA, all over Europe and UAE.

CEO and Founder WLOUNGE and MAGDA GROUP and a Board Member at the European Innovation Council (EIC) European Commission.’Mali is a serial entrepreneur, impact investor, A key person in shaping the startup ecosystem in Berlin/ Germany & Europe.since December 2023 elected as a board member of the European Innovation Council, EIC, European Commission. An instrumental part of the tech industry connecting together for economic growth and success stories made in Europe.

Moh is Co-Founder & Growth Director at Zebra Growth, a regenerative marketing agency dedicated to scaling impact-driven businesses. With a background in ethical growth hacking, brand strategy, and venture building, Moh helps changemakers position their brands, launch new offerings, and scale with purpose in mind. He blends living systems thinking with marketing innovation to challenge conventional growth paradigms and build a fairer, more regenerative economy.

Hirander Misra is the Chairman and CEO of GMEX Group and ZERO13, a climate fintech platform recognized for pioneering blockchain solutions in sustainability and carbon credits. With over 25 years of expertise, Hirander has driven ZERO13 to win the COP 28 UAE TechSprint for innovative use of blockchain in climate finance. His work has positioned ZERO13 at the forefront of scaling sustainable finance and carbon markets globally. Hirander is also featured in top influencer lists for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and is a regular speaker at major global events like COP28 and the World Economic Forum