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Marcello Palazzi

An economist and serial entrepreneur for human progress with 26 successful pioneering ventures under his belt, including Progressio Foundation, focusing on human progress through entrepreneurship, has just passed its 30th year and 300 projects in 33 countries; Social Venture Network Europe, the first network of socially responsible business leaders, which Marcello co-founded and led in 1993-94; the Tällberg Forum in Sweden, 2005-2013, co-founded with Bo Ekman and one of the first systems' approach global community of leaders; and B Lab Europe, co-founded with Leen Zevenbergen in 20014-current, where he has grown B Corps in Europe from zero to over 300 (today at 600).

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John Bruton

A former Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach), who helped transform the Irish economy into the "Celtic Tiger," one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

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Joseph Stiglitz

A Nobel Prize Laureate in Economic Sciences, Professor of Columbia University Graduate School of Business and Former World Bank Chief Economist is known for his critical view of the management of globalization, free-market economists and international institutes such as the International Monetary Fund.

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Robert Swan

Robert Swan, OBE is a polar explorer, environmental leader and the first person ever to have walked to the North and South poles. He is an exceptionally gifted communicator and is regarded as one of the world’s top motivational speakers.

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John Thackara

A Senior Fellow at the Royal College of Art in London, travels the world in a continuous search for live examples of what a sustainable future can be like. He writes about these stories at his blog, thackara.com, and in books, and advises cities, companies, and institutions.

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Tim Smit KBE

Sir Tim Smit KBE is Executive Chairman, Eden Regeneration Ltd and Founding Director of the award-winning Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall, UK.

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Bertrand Piccard

A forward-thinking leader for progress and sustainability, Bertrand Piccard’s dual identities as a medical doctor and explorer give him a unique perspective on psychological capabilities and the way to manage changes and crisis.

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Mark Gallagher

A Formula 1 expert and motivational speaker on the business of winning. Mark gives a fascinating insight into topics that range from the importance of teamwork through to the development of environmental technologies and the globalisation of sport.

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Sir Richard Branson

The most exciting and personable businessman alive and the man behind one of the world’s most recognized and respected brands, Virgin. The brand has expanded into air and rail travel, hospitality and leisure, telecommunications, health and wellness, and clean energy through more than 300 companies in 30 countries.

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K D Adamson

Described as ‘the world’s foremost Blue Futurist and thought-leader in the maritime space’, Kate Adamson is the founder of Futurenautics, and author, novelist, conference chair and keynote speaker.

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Jeff Furman

Having served on the Ben & Jerry's' corporate board for almost 40 years, providing in house legal counsel, top level management, and fostering many of the company's social initiatives. He became affectionately known as the Ampersand (&).

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Ian Goldin

Oxford University Professor, global futurist and expert on the future of finance, risk and markets.

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Bob Geldof

An inspiring and influential public speaker, he speaks on a range of topics and uses his vast personal experiences to both provoke and motivate his audience.

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Steve Howard

Former Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at IKEA Group, Steve served on IKEA’s Executive Group Management from 2011-2017. Widely respected as a leading sustainable business professional and a recognised authority on sustainability and climate change.

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Christiana Figueres

Internationally recognised thought leader on World climate change, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and speaker

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