Dr Sabrina Kirschke is Head of the Public Policy Research Group at the Museum für Naturkunde – Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science (MfN) in Berlin, Germany. Trained as a political scientist, her research explores the evolving role of science–policy–society interactions in addressing complex, or “wicked,” public policy challenges. She investigates diverse forms of participation at the interface of public science and public policy, including participatory science communication, citizen science, transdisciplinary research, and participatory governance. A particular focus of her work lies in identifying barriers that hinder effective communication between scientific experts, policymakers, and diverse publics, as well as institutional and practical solutions to overcome them. Before joining MfN, she worked as a researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research and the United Nations University, contributing to international projects on environmental governance and sustainable development.

Patricia Castillo Cárdenas is a senior executive with 20 years of experience shaping and leading European research and innovation funding strategies. Trained in communication and education at leading universities in Venezuela and Spain, she brings a strong interdisciplinary perspective to the design and execution of high-impact R&D&I initiatives.

Mandy Sanghera OBE is an award winning philanthropist and global campaigner, widely regarded as a catalyst for social change. As an international human rights activist, motivational speaker, and TEDx presenter from the UK, Mandy has made significant strides in empowering and inspiring people across the globe through her extensive travels.
With more than 30 years in development-related fields, she focuses on driving innovation, fostering strategic partnerships, and advocating for crucial issues such as human rights, gender equality, accountability, migration, and social justice worldwide.

Klaus Bruhn Jensen is Professor in the Department of Communication, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Fellow of the International Communication Association. Life Member for Service, Association of Internet Researchers. Member of Academia Europaea. Affiliate of the International Panel on the Information Environment and Chair of its Scientific Panel on Information Integrity about Climate Science. Recipient of the Royal Danish Order of Dannebrog. Recent publications include A Handbook of Media and Communication Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies (3rd ed., Routledge, 2021), Media Convergence: The Three Degrees of Network, Mass, and Interpersonal Communication (2nd ed., Routledge, 2022), and Comparing Communication Systems: The Internets of China, Europe, and the United States (ed. with Rasmus Helles) (Routledge, 2023).

Dr. Bassel Daher is the Assistant Director for Sustainable Development at Texas A&M Energy Institute, an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Biological & Agricultural Engineering,
and a Research Fellow at the Institute for Science, Techlogy, and Public Policy at Texas A&M University.
Daher also serves as Senior Fellow at the Microsoft AI Economy Institute and Executive Board Member of the International Water Resources Association (IWRA).

Shiran Mlamdovsky-Somech is an entrepreneur specialising in ethical Generative AI for social impact, tech diplomacy, and cross-sector collaboration. She has led award-winning initiatives addressing violence against women, CRSV, education and democracy, in partnership with organisations such as Meta, Microsoft, and March of the Living. Her projects have been presented at the UN, NATO, IHRA, UN Women, and other international forums.

Shiran is the Founder of Generative AI for Good and a Council Member at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue. She holds an EMBA from the Kellogg School of Management and is dedicated to advancing human-centred, ethical innovation through AI.