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Komal Sahu United States

Gender lens investing, women in leadership, female founders, women led MSMEs, women in VC & PE, investing for inclusion in Asia

Julia Lynch United Kingdom

Founding Director, Global Citizen, Capoeirista, proud feminist mobilising girls in developing world to be change-makers in communities

Niharika Gautam United Kingdom

Multiple award-winning Founder | G100 Regional Chair, Circular Economy Scotland | ESG, Sustainability, Climate Finance and Net Zero Strategy business leader

Amaia Arranz Spain

Feminist, activist & CEO inspiring inclusion since 2011 with Ruby Cup

Isha Datar United Kingdom

Executive Director of New Harvest, Director's Fellow of MIT Media Lab, Shuttleworth Foundation Fellow & Co-Founder of Clara Foods

Julia Handelman-Smith United Kingdom

Former British diplomat, now leading intercultural dialogue, co-creation & equity in international partnerships

Cara de Lange United Kingdom

Achieving Operational Efficiency in Women-Led Social Impact Companies & Startups. Many purpose-driven companies, especially those led by women, face unique challenges—rising costs, stagnation, and inefficiencies—that limit their potential impact. But

Claire Williams United Kingdom

Founder of Claire Williams Consulting, Former Deputy Team Principal of Williams Racing, Former Comms Officer of Silverstone Circuits Ltd

K D Adamson United Kingdom

Globally Renowned Renegade Futurist, Ecocentrist, Futurism Strategist, Bestselling Author

Alicia White United States

An award-winning social innovator, climate innovator, environmental activist & Founder

Sandhya Krishnan Jathar India

Seasoned human resources leader with 25 years experience in organisational design & culture. Award winning artist & philanthropist

Dancia Susilo Canada

Award winning ESG entrepreneur & doctoral student

Michelle Lynch United Kingdom

rRnewables, green chemistry, batteries, fuel cells, recycling, power-to-x, consulting, thought leadership, multiclient reports

Ms. Rose Kibunja Kenya

Dynamic volunteer leader empowering communities with strategic mobilization, women’s rights advocacy, and inclusive engagement; inspiring action, resilience, and gender equity.

Esther Knight United Kingdom

Advocate, speaker and panelist for sustainable fashion, equality, sustainability generally, human trafficking and circularity

Sauraveswar Sen India

Women creating impact by pursuing careers in social development

Dr. Dionne Payn Australia

Wife, Mum, CEO and Founder of High Impact Property Investments

Rebecca Richards United Kingdom

Data Privacy / Data Security Specialist and ISO Standard Implementer - Empowering and assisting women who are navigating their way through the Information Security World

Katrina Purcell United States

Operations leader, work/life integration, mentorship, coaching, nonprofits, startups & scaleups

Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson United States

Activism never sleeps

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