Patrick Gyimah Awuah Jr
Patrick is the Founder & President of Ashesi University, a private, not-for-profit institution in Ghana. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Economics from Swarthmore College; an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business; and honorary doctorates from Swarthmore College, Babson College, the University of Waterloo, and Connecticut College. Patrick has won many awards […]
Larry Rosenstock
Larry Rosenstock is the founder and CEO Emeritus of High Tech High and the HTH Graduate School of Education. Larry began his career in education teaching carpentry to inner-city high school students in Boston. He worked as a staff attorney at the Harvard Center for Law and Education. Rosenstock served as Executive Director of the […]
Wendy Kopp
Wendy Kopp is the CEO and Co-founder of Teach For All, a global network of independent organizations working to develop collective leadership to ensure all children have the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Prior to launching Teach For All in 2007, Wendy founded and led Teach For America and was the recipient of the 2021 […]
Rebecca Winthrop
Rebecca Winthrop is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. Her research focuses on education globally, with special attention to the skills young people need to thrive in work, life, and as constructive citizens. Winthrop works to promote quality and relevant education, including exploring how education innovations […]
Maria Spies
Gaurav Gupta
Tokunboh Ishmael
Tokunboh Ishmael is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Alitheia Capital, an investment firm focused on gender-lens investing and sustainable development in Africa. With a background in finance and impact investment, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives supporting women-led enterprises and education startups across the continent. She is also an advocate for inclusive economic growth and […]
Prof. Rose Luckin
Professor Rose Luckin is a leading expert in Artificial Intelligence and education. She is a Professor at University College London (UCL) and the Founder of Educate Ventures Research, which focuses on AI-driven EdTech solutions. With extensive research in AI ethics, adaptive learning, and the future of education, she is a key thought leader in the […]
Nada Al-Olaqi
Ms. Nada Al-Olaqi is the Senior Director for Innovation Development and Piloting Programs at the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council. She leads the design and implementation of strategic programs and initiatives in alignment with QRDI 2030, engaging key RDI stakeholders to address insights, challenges, and requirements that shape the prioritization, development, and execution […]
Mohammed Al-Emadi
Mohammed Al-Emadi is a seasoned investment leader at Qatar Development Bank (QDB), playing a pivotal role in Qatar’s economic diversification efforts. He manages a substantial portfolio exceeding $100 million through QDB’s investment arm, encompassing both venture capital and private equity investments. He also oversees the Qatar Fintech Hub, the Creative and Cultural Industry Hub, and […]