All Speakers

Speaker André Hoffmann
André Hoffmann

Vice-Chairman

Roche

André Hoffmann is a businessman, environmentalist, and a passionate advocate for business as a force for good. André is Vice Chairman of Roche Holding AG, the family business and co-chair of the...
Speaker Alberto MARTíN
Alberto MARTíN

Nature Conservation and Food Systems project Officer

IUCN Secretariat

I am an agricultural engineer with a master's degree in geographical information systems, and a strong background in climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation.
Speaker Sonja KAULBARSCH
Sonja KAULBARSCH

Eni

Sonja Kaulbarsch is a Biodiversity Specialist in the Environment Department of the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Unit at Eni Global Natural Resources (formerly Eni Upstream), based at the...
Angelito TENORIO
Angelito TENORIO
Speaker Anderson TANOTO
Anderson TANOTO

Managing Director

Royal Golden Eagle (RGE)

Anderson Tanoto is Managing Director at Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and a member of its Executive Management Board. Headquartered in Singapore, RGE is a global group of resource-based manufacturing...
Speaker YANG XI
YANG XI

General Manager Assistant

CPIC

Yang Xi is a seasoned professional with a Master’s degree in Cartography & Geographic Information Systems (Renmin University) and over six years of specialized expertise in agricultural insurance...
Speaker Hala HATAMLEH
Hala HATAMLEH

Policy and Research Manager

Posterity Institute

Hala Hatamleh is the Director of the Irth Institute, under the Posterity Institute, where she also serves as Research and Policy Manager. She leads all research and policy initiatives related to...
Speaker Max Andonirina Noëli FONTAINE
Max Andonirina Noëli FONTAINE

Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development

Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development

Max Andonirina Fontaine, 29, is Madagascar’s Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development. Before his appointment, he founded Bôndy, a social enterprise dedicated to reforestation and...
Speaker Deni POREJ
Deni POREJ

Director Marine Conservation

Neom

Dr. Deni Porej is the Marine Conservation Director at NEOM, where he leads one of the world’s most ambitious marine conservation programs. Overseeing 4,000 km² of pristine northern Red Sea waters, he...
Speaker Alex MCWILLIAM
Alex MCWILLIAM

Regional Coordinator, Species and Habitats

IUCN

Alex McWilliam is the Regional Coordinator, Species and Habitats, for the Science and Strategy Group at the IUCN Asia Regional Office. He plays a leading role in delivering IUCN’s species...
Speaker Jin Seok KIM
Jin Seok KIM

Assistant Manager

Korea National Park Service

I studied Biology as an undergraduate and earned a Master’s degree focused on coastal ecosystems. I have completed coursework for a Ph.D. in Geography. From 2013 to 2017, I joined the long-term...
Speaker Resson Kantai DUFF
Resson Kantai DUFF

Director, Partner Funding

Maliasili

Resson is the Director of Portfolio Funding at Maliasili where she is working to raise both the funding and influence of local conservation organisations across Africa. Having worked in the...
Speaker Erick ROSS SALAZAR
Erick ROSS SALAZAR

Executive Director

MigraMar

Erick has been working in ocean conservation for over 17 years, especially in marine spatial planning, fisheries management and blue economy.  Erick has experience working on ocean conservation...
Speaker Nadine MCCORMICK
Nadine MCCORMICK

Senior manager - Nature Action

WBCSD

Nadine leads on capacity building to accelerate business action on nature at WBCSD. WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 240 leading businesses on sustainability headquartered in...
Speaker Faouzia CHARFI
Faouzia CHARFI

Présidente

Association Tunisienne de Taxonomie

Faouzia Charfi – CheikhrouhaCurrently Professor Emeritus, University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Biology DepartmentFormerly Full Professor Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences...
Speaker Zoe JAFFLIN
Zoe JAFFLIN

Programme and Grants Associate

IUCN Secretariat

Speaker Kelly DE BIE
Kelly DE BIE

Manager Management Effectiveness

Parks Victoria

I lead the Management Effectiveness team for Parks Victoria.  I was previously a Research Fellow in the School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, University of Melbourne, with expertise in the...
Speaker Carly COWELL
Carly COWELL

Head of Conservation Policy and Practice

IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management 2021-2025

A qualified and experienced botanical horticulturalist and a plant conservation scientist with a PhD. Having worked in different sectors including research, operations and policy, my experience spans...
Speaker Manutnay XAVONGXAY
Manutnay XAVONGXAY

Office Manager

Saola Foudation

My name is Manutnay XAVONGXAY. I work at the Saola Foundation as an Office Manager and Financial Officer based in Vientiane Capital. I feel honored to contribute to conservation, which I believe is...
Speaker nathalie MORATA
nathalie MORATA

Head of European and international coordination department

Fondation pour la Recherche sur la Biodiversité

Oceanographer by training, I'm interested in strengthening the link between science, society and politics, particularly through the valorization of research, scientific communication, citizen science...
Speaker Axel MOEHRENSCHLAGER
Axel MOEHRENSCHLAGER

Panthera Director of Small Cat Program; Conservation Translocations; Chair IUCN

Panthera; IUCN Conservation Translocation Specialist Group

Director of the Small Cats Program and Conservation Translocation Panthera; Chair IUCN Conservation Translocation Specialist GroupAxel Moehrenschlager, Ph.D., serves as Director of the Small Cats...
Speaker Jesús BELLIDO
Jesús BELLIDO

Technical Office Coordinador

IUCN Spanish Committee

Biologist and conservation professional with over 25 years of experience dedicated to reversing biodiversity loss and tackling climate change. I have authored more than 100 publications, including 22...
Jane COTTON-HALL
Jane COTTON-HALL
Speaker Corona FONTANA ARNALDI
Corona FONTANA ARNALDI
Corona Fontana-Arnaldi has been a facilitator of the Climate Fresk in the UAE since early 2022. She has worked in several fields and countries, from procurement to marketing, in large multinationals...
Speaker Joseph KIESECKER
Joseph KIESECKER

Lead Scientist

The Nature Conservancy

Joseph Kiesecker is Lead Scientist for The Nature Conservancy, the world’s largest environmental organization. He is a recognized scientific leader in energy siting and mitigation and his work has...
Speaker Medha BHASIN
Medha BHASIN

IUCN

Medha is a Programme Officer within the IUCN HQ, Business & Nature Team. She supports the management of collaborations with companies, including Stora Enso, Suzano and dsm-firmenich, to realise...
Speaker Pedro MENEZES
Pedro MENEZES

National Director of Protected Areas

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change

Pedro da Cunha e Menezes is Brazil´s National Director of Protected Areas. Pedo is one of the founding members of the Transcarioca Trail and is currently a Director of the Brazilian Trails Network....