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Dr. Francis Gurry is an eminent leader and seasoned expert in the field of international intellectual property. He joined the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 1985 and was elected as WIPO Director General in both 2008 and 2014. Holding law degrees from the University of Melbourne and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, he is an honorary professor and doctor of numerous universities. His work Gurry on Breach of Confidence, published by Oxford University Press, is a leading legal textbook in the UK, enjoying wide recognition across the industry.

Hamad Bin Rakadh Bin Salem Alameri is a distinguished Emirate entrepreneur, investor, and business leader whosevision and leadership have contributed significantly to the advancement of strategic investments, internationalpartnerships, and sustainable economic growth across the United Arab Emirates and beyond.

As Chairman of the Shaikh Hamad Rakadh Salem Rakadh Office, Mr. Alameri leads a diverse portfolio of enterprises,strategic initiatives, and investment activities spanning key sectors including energy, defence, aviation, technology,infrastructure, real estate, and international business development. Under his leadership, the Office serves as a platformfor fostering high-value partnerships, facilitating cross-border cooperation, and supporting initiatives that contribute toinnovation, economic diversification, and long-term prosperity.

Building upon a legacy of leadership and public service, Mr. Alameri has established a reputation for bringing togethergovernment entities, institutional stakeholders, private investors, family offices, and international partners to developimpactful ventures and unlock opportunities that create sustainable value. His strategic approach focuses onstrengthening collaboration, promoting knowledge transfer, encouraging innovation, and enabling investments thatsupport economic resilience and future growth.

Throughout his career, Mr. Alameri has played an active role in the development of business ventures and strategicpartnerships across regional and international markets. His ability to navigate complex business environments, cultivatetrusted relationships, and identify emerging opportunities has positioned him as a respected leader within both thepublic and private sectors.

A strong advocate of the United Arab Emirates' long-term development agenda, Mr. Alameri actively supportsinitiatives that contribute to the objectives of the UAE Vision 2030 and Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. His effortsare focused on advancing economic diversification, strengthening innovation ecosystems, empowering human capital, and supporting the growth of future-oriented industries that reinforce the UAE's position as a global hub for investment, technology, and sustainable development.

Through his leadership, the Shaikh Hamad Rakadh Salem Rakadh Office continues to expand its internationalengagement, strengthen strategic alliances, and support transformative initiatives that promote investment,entrepreneurship, technological advancement, and regional development. His commitment to excellence, responsibleleadership, and long-term value creation continues to guide the Office's contribution to projects that deliver meaningfuleconomic and social impact.

Recognized for his strategic vision, entrepreneurial mindset, and unwavering commitment to progress, Mr. Alameriremains a driving force behind initiatives that foster international cooperation, create lasting value, and contribute toshaping a prosperous and sustainable future for generations to come.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Multi CommoditiesCentre(DMCC) and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world's leadinginternational business district in 2025 with over 26,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 90,000 people.

Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under Mr Bin Sulayem's leadership. In 2023, DMCC was named ‘Global Free Zone of theYear' by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.

H.E. Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah LakesTowers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and workingin 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC's latest real estate project, the Uptown Dubaidistrict.

H.E. Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold &Commodities Exchange (DGCX).

The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country toChair the Kimberley Process (KP) in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy appointed H.E. BinSulayem as the UAB's Chair of the KP for 2016. H.E. Bin Sulayem was reappointed as Chair of the KP for a historicsecond term in 2024, and again in 2025 as Custodian Chair, marking an unprecedented third term.

Dr. Walid Mathlouthi received a PhD in Optics, Photonics and Lasers. He spent his early career at Optical Research Laboratories in France, Italy, Canada and the US with Intel Corp where he worked, among other things, on the first Raman silicon laser. In 2010, he joined AT&T Labs in California as a Senior Member of Technical Staff. In 2014, Dr. Walid joined Google Headquarters in Mountain View managing Global Network Architecture. He worked on building high quality networks to provide broadband connectivity in emergent markets and connect the under-connected. He also led Google Global Data Centre design to support cloud services deployments (compute, storage, ML Pods and AI infrastructure). Since 2021 He joined ITU as the head the future networks and spectrum management division leading various projects to leverage technologies such as satellite and AI to support economic growth in developing countries and help bridge the digital gap.

With over a decade of in-depth experience in cultural & sports industry investment and transnational govermment-enterprise strategic management. He boasts comprehensive professional expertise ranging from domestic industrialcapital allocation and global sports & cultural IP investment to the national-level strategic operation in the UAE.

He devoted himself to China's cultural industry investment in his early career, independently establishing distinctive culural industry groups and global cultural & sports investment funds. Since settling in the UAE in 2020, he has served in key institutions including the Prince's Office, Abu Dhabi Govermment BRICS Working Group and the UAE Presidential Office.

He deeply participated in the top-level design and strategic implementation of the UAE's economic diversification reform. Currently serving as Global Chairman of GSP 2031 Global Strategic Partnership Center directly affiliated with the UAE Presidential Office, he oversees overall institutional operations and advances the key national goals of UAEVision 2031 and non-oil economic transformation, with outstanding practical capabilities in industrial investment, cross-border resource integration and national-level strategic planning & execution.

Martin G. Pedersen is a distinguished international entrepreneur and Chairmnan of the International Free Zone Authority(FZA). IFZA stands as a unique global business enabler, linking enterprises and investors to an extensive worldwide special economic zone network to fuel business launch, growth and prosperity.

Starting his entrepreneurial journey in Denmark, Martin built successful businesses across media, real estate and hospitality, before expanding operations across Europe. Guided by the values of collaboration, cross-cultural exchangeand relationship-driven commerce, he has long dedicated his career to connecting ideas, capital and talent across globalmarkets, and fostering inclusive long-term economic development.

Under his stewardship, IFZA has transformed from a local UAE free zone into a renowned interational platform, withits global operations headquartered at IFZA International Free Zone Authority AG in Switzerland. To accelerate globalexpansion, IFZA launched its first Latin American hub in Panama in 2025, alongside a Shanghai representative officeto deepen ties between Chinese businesses and Dubai's commercial ecosystem.

In 2026, Martin secured a landmark strategic partnership with International Holding Company (IHC) at the DavosWorld Economic Forum. Combining IFZA's ecosystem of over 65,000 registered enterprises with IHC's robustinvestment capabilities, the alliance advances cross-border free zone development and global economic cooperation.

Beyond commercial growth, Martin leads IFZA to advance ESG initiatives spanning women's empowerment,mangrove restoration, social and animal welfare, supporting the UAE's sustainable development goals. Withestablished footprints in Zurich, Panama and key global locations, he continues to replicate IFZA's proven UAE mode)worldwide, unlocking economic potential across regions and building scalable, future-ready business communities

Bureir Fashakh is an international business leader and strategic advisor with extensive experience in cross-borderpartnerships, investment initiatives, institutional collaboration, and strategic business development across the MiddleEast, Europe, and emerging markets.

As Vice Chairman of the Shaikh Hamad Rakadh Salem Rakadh Office, he contributes to the advancement of strategicinitiatives aligned with the United Arab Emirates' vision for sustainable development, innovation, and economic diversification. Through his leadership, he actively supports efforts that strengthen international cooperation, encourageknowledge exchange, and create opportunities for long-term economic and social impact.

Throughout his career, Mr. Fashakh has worked closely with government entities, international organizations, privateinvestors, family offices, and institutional stakeholders to facilitate strategic cooperation and support initiatives that promote sustainable economic development, innovation, and inclusive growh. His expertise spans international partnerships, investment facilitation, corporate structuring, governance, and cross-border commercial initiatives.

As a senior leader within SHRK Group, Mr. Fashakh contributes to the development of international partnerships andstrategic ventures across sectors including technology, healthcare, infrastructure, industrial development, emergingtechnologies, and sustainable development projects. His work focuses on fostering collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders while identifying opportunities that generate long-term value and support regional andinternational development objectives.

As a Board Member, he provides strategic guidance on governance, institutional engagement, and international cooperation, supporting initiatives that strengthen global partnerships, encourage innovation, and advance sustainable development priorities. He is committed to promoting constructive dialogue and investment-driven solutions that contribute to shared prosperity and meaningful global progress.

Mr. Fashakh's professional mission is centered on building bridges between governments, institutions, investors, and industry leaders to advance collaborative solutions that support sustainable growth, economic resilience, and interational cooperation in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UAE'slong-term development agenda.

H.E. Mohamed Ali Janah is a distinguished Maldivian industrialist, statesman, and pioneer in global impact investment and climate finance. With over 30 years of elite experience spanning luxury hospitality development, maritime trade, and multi-country sovereign infrastructure, His Excellency serves as the primary trade and investment adviser to the President of the Maldives, guiding the nation’s sustainable economic architecture, macro-financial frameworks, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

As the Chairman of JIH Global Investment Group and Hotels & Resort Construction Pvt Ltd (HRC), he has successfully delivered over 52 world-class luxury resort complexes across the Maldives and the Middle East, including the iconic Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Deeply committed to accelerating the Just Transition of vulnerable island economies through sustainable technology, His Excellency spearheaded a landmark $100 million flagship initiative in June 2026 to deploy a fully electric, zero-carbon public water transportation network in the Maldives in partnership with Navier Maritime.

In the multilateral sphere, H.E. Janah serves as a Special Advisor to UN Tourism and holds a global advisor role on the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). He was the longest-serving President in the history of the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors' Associations (IFAWPCA) and brought high-level financial governance to the region during his tenure on the Board of Directors of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA, the Central Bank). Utilizing his extensive transnational networks, he actively champions the integration of sovereign blue carbon assets into frontier real-world asset (RWA) digital trading frameworks via ClimateEX.

Visionary Group CEO with over 20 years of leadership at the intersection of Capital Markets, Digital Assets, and Sustainability. A handson executive with a deep track record of building institutional-grade tokenization platforms and navigating the world’s most rigorous regulatory environments (VARA, ADGM, FINMA). Expert in the lifecycle of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization from initial capital raising and business model transformation to the deployment of onchain governance. Currently leveraging a background in institutional trading and FinTech to drive global climate impact, combining scientific awareness initiatives with cuttingedge financial technology to solve the liquidity and transparency challenges of the green economy.

Haibo Dong is CEO of Metra Group Limited, a fintech company that is connecting the traditional financial world and the digital Web3 financial world with the Gold Coin, a digital coin backed by physical gold.

Holding more than 18 years of executive leadership roles at two Fortune 500 Companies, Haibo Dong carries over 30 years of business operations, finance service and capital market leadership experience with deep technical, strategical and operational knowledge in digital assets, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, investment and financial services, asset management and technology.  

Besides serving as Chairman and Board Member of several multibillion-dollar investment companies in US and Canada, Haibo also succeeded in leading Nasdaq public listing and global capital raising.  

Haibo earned his MBA from Cornell University and completed Executive Program at Harvard University.  He also holds both US and Canadian CPA license.

Mr. Lu Bing is a leading expert in climate and energy investment, currently serving as the CEO of the Climate and Energy Digital Exchange. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in environmental investment and cross-border capital operations, he has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in fundraising and asset management.

Mr. Lu has successfully led the raising and management of a climate-themed fund exceeding USD 1 billion and spearheaded the cross-border restructuring and listing of RMB 4 billion in technology assets, spanning capital marketsin Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States. He has not only driven the commercialization of carbon digitalization solutions in international markets but also pioneered the "Technology-Policy-Exit" investment model, widely adopted by global social impact investors. His innovative digital model for forestry carbon sinks has also received high recognition from state-owned investors.

With his outstanding track record in environmental investment and strong international fundraising capabilities, Mr. Lu Bing will take full leadership of the exchange's strategic development, operational management, capital operations, and global business expansion.

Professor Johnny Huang serves as Director of the Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center and Chairman of its Working Committee on Sustainable Cities and Finance. His work focuses on sustainable finance, the digital economy, climate technology and investing, and urban resilience, with a particular emphasis on translating global development agendas into practical projects, capacity-building programs, and cross-border partnerships. He has led and supported global leadership development initiatives for government officials, city leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and institutional partners, helping connect policy priorities with implementable solutions in sustainable development and digital transformation. He is also Co-Founder and Executive Director for Asia at the Sustainable Finance Institute, where he contributes to sustainable finance thought leadership, education, ESG integration, and climate innovation programs. In addition, he has been affiliated with Yale University, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Tongji University, and other institutions through teaching, research, and executive education programs.

Dr. Xiang Luo brings over 20 years of distinguished leadership experience with the United Nations and other international organizations, complemented by extensive cross cultural expertise and a proven ability to drive effectivelocal implementation. He currently serves as the Chair of the Steering Committee of the United Nations GlobalLeadership and ESG Programme (UNGLEP), which acts as a funding, implementation, and technical support partnerfor the UN and other collaborative institutions. Dr. is also as the Chair of the ESG Committee of the MultinationalCorporation Carbon Neutrality 50 Forum, comprises senior representatives, including CEOs and CSOs, from over 100companies listed on the Forbes Global 500.

Dr. Luo is dedicated to providing systematic solutions for partners tackling the most challenging and urgent sustainabledevelopment goals and climate actions. His focus areas include clean technology and energy investment, innovativeclimate finance, digital industrial strategy transformation, and the global application of ESG practices.

Dr.Luo holds PhD on Business Administration, has also served as a Venture Investment Mentor at the MIT (MIT-CHIF), a Core Expert for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) China's Climate Innovation Initiative, and thechairman of the Academic Comnitee of the China-Europe Green Innovation and Industry Transformation Association.

His contributions have been recognized through numerous awards from prestigious institutions, including:
"2020 Top Ten Leader in China's Smart Economy" (Economic Daily Group, China)
"2022 Special Contribution Award for Global Green Finance & ESG Sustainable Development" (Global Alliance forEcological Sustainability, France)
"2023 Asia-Pacific Green Finance & Clean Energy Person of the Year" (Asia Economic Development Association,China-S. Korea
"2023 Green Finance Knight Award for Global Zero-Carbon City Innovation" (Global Science and TechnologyInnovation Conference, Shanghai)
"2025 MNC ESG Person of the Year Award" (MNC50)

Dr. Tan Eng Han is the Director of the Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center, a UNITAR-affiliated institution advancing SDG education, leadership capacity-building, and innovation across Asia-Pacific. He is also the Executive Director of the Global Youth Leadership Development Council, a Singapore-based non-profit organization. He previously served as Vice President for the Asia-Pacific region at ACT, the U.S. educational testing and assessment organization behind the college entrance test, the ACT Test.

As Executive Director of OSG Youth Alliance, Eng Han has championed youth-led sustainability and entrepreneurship across ASEAN, China, and India for nearly a decade, anchored by the ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit, which now reaches over 8,500 youth annually across 12 countries.

He holds an Accountancy degree from Nanyang Technological University, an MBA from the University of Hull (UK), and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Adelaide University (Australia).

Gao Ling currently serves as Executive Director of the Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center. She oversees the work of the SDG and Leadership Empowerment Platform affiliated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) across the Asia-Pacific region.

In 2025, she assisted the Beijing Municipal Government in taking the lead to establish a multilateral urban dialogue platform — the Global Alliance of Cities for Digital Economy in Geneva, and managed the Geneva Office. She has long been committed to multilateral and bilateral international cooperation in the field of sustainable development. She previously worked as a Senior Project Management Specialist at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV).

She has managed fiscal and tax reform and capacity-building projects financed by World Bank loans, coordinated multiple stakeholders to advance institutional development at the macroeconomic level, and taken an active part in talent training and overseas assignment support for personnel of international organizations.

In addition, she once worked for the American Chamber of Commerce and participated in the establishment of the U.S. Consulate General in Wuhan, actively promoting bilateral economic, trade and diplomatic cooperation between China and the United States.