Aamna brings a decade of expertise in developing and delivering enterprise-level IT solutions to global clients across the education, healthcare, asset financing and title industries. In her current role, Aamna is leading the development and delivery of software solutions for premier title services provided by Stewart in the USA. These solutions leverage advanced cloud technologies and AI tools to bolster the system performance and provide enhanced user-experience on web and mobile devices.
Dr. Adonis Americanos is a student recruitment and marketing-in-education expert specialising in career guidance and counselling for students and graduates. He has been Managing Director of Americanos TCS Educational Consultants since 1997 and is a founding member and the Chairman of the Cyprus Association of Educational Consultants. Dr. Americanos is the author of a book on the factors that influence international students’ decisions in choosing a higher education institution.
Adwait Phadke has over 13 years of diverse experience in HR transformation, talent management and data driven organisational strategies. As a military veteran, Adwait brings unparalleled leadership and operational expertise to his work, excelling in fostering inclusive workplace cultures and driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. Passionate about DEI, Adwait champions initiatives that promote fairness, innovation and collaboration in the workplace.
Anneliese Dodds was appointed Minister for Development at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Minister for Women and Equalities at the Department for Education on 8 July 2024. She was elected as the MP for Oxford East in June 2017.
Atir is a graduate of the University of Glasgow with a MSc in Education for Sustainable Futures. She has worked as a tutor, researcher, project manager, and ambassador, all of which contribute to her identity as an "Educator." She is passionate about offering high-quality education opportunities, not just for her students but for the systems she is part of. She is one of the Alumni UK SDG Ambassadors, aiming to make a meaningful difference in local and global educational landscapes.
Professor of Economics at the Social Sciences University of Ankara, Professor Alpaslan completed an MSc and a PhD in Economics at the University of Manchester. He is Vice President of the Committee of Experts on the 2030 agenda for SDGs at the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO. He has consulted for World Bank, African Development Bank, and International Centre for Migration Policy Development, and is Chief Advisor to Chairman of the Executive Board at IC Holding.
Chika has worked in various roles with a focus on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Chika provides oversight and leadership of the EDI Community of Practice to influence, operationalise and strengthen the mainstreaming of EDI across more than 100 countries. Chika is an experienced speaker, trainer and coach who has worked with global audiences. She is passionate about empowerment of women and girls, social justice, and achievement of the SDGs through an intersectional lens.
David is creator of GradLink, a free, award-winning careers site for international students in the UK. The service is used by thousands of students and graduates from over 100 UK universities and a global network of over 1000 employers. GradLink is winner of the prestigious Times Higher Award. David has worked with employers across the world, giving him a robust understanding of what exactly global employers look for when recruiting international students and graduates from the UK.
A tech entrepreneur, public sector innovator, and investor known for harnessing technology to drive social and economic impact, Fadi Bou Debs co-founded Evolve Online App, a company specializing in bespoke digital solutions, including AI-powered applications, AR experiences, and intelligent chatbots. Fadi has also spearheaded the development of the national passport digital appointment system, streamlining processes and serving millions during a critical period.
Gaurav's work leverages Blockchain and AI. He is author of Sakhaliche Swatantrya, India’s first Marathi Blockchain book and champions transparency in agricultural supply chains through the AgroTrust platform with India’s largest farmer producer company. He is Associate Editor at Frontiers in Blockchain, a social activist, columnist, researcher, a British Council Future Leader and a Dalai Lama Fellow. EmerTech has won multiple awards nationally and internationally..