THE WORLD’S BIGGEST EVENT FOR SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

Professor at Lancaster University and Founder of Small World Consulting, Mike Berners-Lee is a writer, consultant and researcher on sustainability, author of the best seller “There is No Planet B: Handbook for the Make or Break Years”. He is a very engaging speaker, with a clear vision of the challenges of and the practical actions needed to tackle this climate crisis.

A true pioneer in the fashion industry turned branding guru, Daymond John has consulted for some of the top companies in the world and is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, with over 20 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur and mentor. Passionate about wildlife conservation, his several hands-on initiatives have inspired thousands of people to protect our world's species.

Gunter is an innovator who translates breakthrough ideas into operational business models. He continuously scans for opportunities working with local resources to unfold a cluster of competitive projects that change the rules of the game. In 1994 he created ZERI – based on an UN program; and in 2009 presented ‘Blue Economy’ – a report to the Club of Rome. Called as the ‘Steve Jobs of Sustainability’ and one of the founders of Circular Economy. All what is implemented is translated into inspiring fables for children.

John is one of the founders of the global sustainability movement. He was a Faculty member of the World Economic Forum, spoke on more than 1000 conferences and has served on over 70 boards. He has won numerous awards and is the author or co-author of 19 books. John’s most recent thinking has been exploring the articulation of sustainability and exponential technologies, and regenerative business approaches. A new book, ‘Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism’, is to be published in April 2020.

Recognized as a leading world authority, Professor Mohan Munasinghe holds many awards for his exceptional global contributions to climate change and sustainable development. His research served as the foundation for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Author of the book “Making Africa work through the Power of Innovative Volunteerism”, Dr. Richard Munang outlines practical policies to develop African countries. He has mentored and empowered thousands of young professionals, won UNEP's 2016 highest recognition award and was the first to win the prestigious African Environmental Hero Award 2016, among other honors.