Distinguished Speakers & Fellows
Our global faculty features seasoned ambassadors, former government ministers, UN Under-Secretaries, and pioneering AI ethicists guiding each summit cohort.
Dr. Alistair Sterling
Former Under-Secretary & Policy Chair
Institute for International Governance
Distinguished diplomat and scholar with over 25 years advising multilateral institutions on international security, institutional reform, and cross-border diplomacy.
Multilateral Diplomacy, Strategic Governance, International Law
Ambassador Amina Al-Mansoor
Senior Envoy for Climate & Sustainable Development
Global Climate Alliance
Pioneering negotiator at COP summits and advocate for emerging economies' climate resilience infrastructure financing and sustainable energy transition.
Climate Diplomacy, Energy Transition, Sustainable Finance
Prof. Kenji Takahashi
Director of Artificial Intelligence Policy Lab
Tokyo Institute of Technology & Policy
Leading researcher in AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, and international regulatory frameworks for sovereign artificial intelligence systems.
AI Governance, Tech Ethics, Digital Sovereignty
Dr. Ngozi Adeleke
Executive Director for African Economic Innovation
Pan-African Development Network
Economist and international development strategist spearheading youth entrepreneurship, regional trade integration under AfCFTA, and digital economy frameworks.
Trade Policy, African Economic Integration, Youth Entrepreneurship
Marcus Vance
Senior Fellow for Democratic Governance
North Atlantic Policy Center
Author and advisor on transatlantic security, electoral integrity, and cyber diplomacy, advising government delegations across the Americas and Europe.
Transatlantic Relations, Cybersecurity, Democratic Resilience
Camila Fernandes
Head of Amazon Conservation & Climate Action
Latin America Ecological Foundation
Environmental lawyer and indigenous rights defender focusing on Amazon rainforest conservation, carbon credit verification, and biodiversity treaties.
Biodiversity Treaties, Climate Law, Indigenous Stewardship
Dr. Tariq Al-Mansoor
Vice President for Policy & Research
Global Policy & Leadership Institute
Strategist in algorithmic civic transparency and decentralized verification systems for sovereign treaties.
Civic Tech, Algorithmic Law, Multilateral Treaties
Elena Rostova
Director of Consular Protocol & Diplomatic Admissions
GPLI Secretariat Liaison Office
Former embassy consular attaché leading international visa protocol, accredited observer relations, and youth delegate onboarding.
Consular Relations, Diplomatic Protocol, Visa Law