Global Economic & Political Affairs

Leymah Gbowee

2011 Nobel Peace Laureate and powerful advocate and activist, hugely inspirational speaker

Li Edelkoort

Globally renowned trend forecaster and a highly successful business woman

Lijia Zhang

Lijia Zhang is a rocket-factory-girl-turned writer, columnist and public speaker, and one of the few Chinese social commentators who write in English for international publications.

Linda Yueh

Economist, broadcaster, and keynote speaker with a focus on china

Loïc Le Meur

A rabid enthusiast for all things internet and serial entrepreneur makes him someone to watch

Lorraine Heggessey

Famed for being the first ever female BBC One controller and is now a lauded keynote speaker, media consultant, and television producer

Lynda Gratton

Pioneering and globally respected expert on the Future of Work and the role of HR in a digital age

Maayke is a brilliant speaker on sustainability and circular economy. She takes her inspiration from nature to reform economic and industrial systems. She is the founder of Excess Exchange Market and currently is the Director Circular Economy at World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).