Prince Michael of Liechtenstein has completed his trainings at the Economic University of Vienna (Austria) with a Magister der Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften (M.A. in Business Administration). During his studies he took various practical training periods / work with banks and manufacturing companies in Canada, the US and Belgium (Brussels). From 1978 to 1987 he worked for Nestlé SA in the fields of controlling, management and marketing on various markets in Europe and Africa. In 1987 he returned to Liechtenstein where he took over the position of a Managing Director with Industrie- und Finanzkontor Ets. Vaduz, which today is a leading trust company with tradition and expertise in the long-term and multi-generational preservation of wealth, family values and businesses. Today, Prince Michael of Liechtenstein is Executive Chairman of Industrie- und Finanzkontor Ets. as well as Founder and Chairman of Geopolitical Intelligence Services AG Vaduz. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein is member of various professional organisations such as STEP. Furthermore, he is board member of the Liechtenstein Institute of Professional Trustees and Fiduciaries as well as Chairman of the European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation Vaduz. He is co-founder of the International Institute of Longevity and Longevity Center.

President of Republic of Palau

Honourable Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite MD, CFA is Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment charged with supporting businesses to grow economically- especially in the areas of investment, increased capacity for local industries, export expansion through policies and programmes that culminate in job creation, opportunities and trade investments across all sectors of small, medium and large enterprises. Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite is a multi-talented professional with cross-functional management experience in Banking, Finance, Human Resource, IT, Education, Treasury and Public Service. She possesses extensive experience identifying, implementing, & enhancing quality organizational structures and standards, financing and investment opportunities, and financial risk management. Dr. Uzoka-Anite's passion for finance and her desire to broaden her horizons led her to earn the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter which is regarded globally as the pinnacle of achievement in Finance. She also specializes in Financial Risk Management and Portfolio Management. Combining her medical expertise with financial acumen, Dr. Uzoka-Anite possesses a unique skill set that sets her apart in the industry, helping her to contribute significantly to the profitability of one Nigeria & Africa’s largest banks, earning several accolades and promotions within the organization. Throughout her illustrious career, spanning over two decades, Dr. Uzoka-Anite has excelled in various roles, demonstrating her exceptional leadership abilities and commitment to excellence. In 2002, she made a bold career shift to the banking industry, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become a General Manager at Zenith Bank Plc. Driven by her goal-oriented and customer-centric approach, she skilfully managed critical functions, including Human Resources, Human Capital Development, Fixed Income and Currency Trading, Asset and Liability Management, Treasury Corporate Sales, and Financial Institutions, eventually becoming the Group Treasurer of the Zenith Bank Group. Dr. Uzoka-Anite's outstanding performance at one of Africa’s largest bank caught the attention of the Imo State Government, and she was appointed as the youngest commissioner under Governor Hope Uzodinma's administration as a super Commissioner. She served as the Commissioner for Finance and Coordinating Economy where she managed the finances of the state while also supervising 12 other ministries to ensure overall economic development of the State. Dr. Uzoka-Anite's journey exemplifies her unwavering determination, aptitude, adaptability, and dedication to achieving excellence in all her endeavours. Her multifaceted skills and competencies in Medicine, Human Resource & Finance makes her an indispensable asset globally.

Gunter Pauli has made a difference as entrepreneur and investor. He coined the term zero emissions in 1988 and built the first factory in 1992. He has been key in the industrialization of green detergents, bioplastics, stone paper and mushroom farming. His books are translated in +60 languages. His concept of The Blue Economy was adopted by the Inited Nations in 2009. Today more than two dozen governments have a Minister for the Blue Economy. He is the owner of the experimental ship Porrima that holds the world record sailing with solar and which is now the model for the industrialization of zero emissions maritime transport

Mr. David Arkless is a world-renowned expert on labor market trends and also has widespread experience of helping countries develop their economic and labor market strategies. In 2011, he became Vice- President of Ciett, the international confederation of private employment agencies. He has in depth experience of developing corporate and international affairs and as such has been called to advise the governments of China, Mexico, Vietnam, Serbia and Singapore, as well as the US Department of State, the European Union and the cities of Shanghai, Tianjin, Dalian and El Paso/Juarez regarding skills, talent, employment, social policy and economic development. In May 2010, he became Vice-President of the China International Council for the Promotion of Multinational Corporations (CICPMC) in Beijing and is an advisor to and supporter of the All-Party Political Group on East Asia, empowering the Asian diaspora in UK society and building links between the East Asian and UK business communities.