All Speakers
Michael (Mike) HOFFMANN
Head of Wildlife Recovery
Zoological Society of London
Mike Hoffmann, a South African national, is currently based at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) where he heads up the organization’s cross-cutting conservation programmes. He has worked in…
Mezna ALHEBSHI
Ekthar
Mezna Alhebshi recently joined Ekthar Wildlife, working under the conservation genetics department as a laboratory technician. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Purdue University…
Russell MITTERMEIER
Chief Conservation Officer
Re;wild
Russell A. Mittermeier is currently Chief Conservation Officer of Re:wild (formerly Global Wildlife Conservation), a position he has occupied since 2017. Prior to this position, he served for three…
Shehab SHARAFELDIN
MarCom Projects Manager
AD Ports Group
Arthur PIVIN
Biodiversity Expert
Carbone 4
Arthur Pivin holds a Master of Science from École Polytechnique, where he studied mathematics, biology and economics. He is a specialist in climate and biodiversity issues, with experience working on…
Ayshka NAJIB
Campaign Coordinator and Just Transition Lead
People's Climate Diplomacy Program
Ayshka Najib is a climate justice activist based in the UAE. She co-founded Fridays For Future MAPA and the People's Climate Diplomacy Program where she acts as the Campaign Coordinator and Just…
Neema Michael LEKULE
Indigenous Expert
Ujamaa Community Resource Team
Since working with Ujamaa Community Resource Team as Gender Field Officer and later promoted to Gender program coordinator, I have established and trained 97 Women's Rights and Leadership Forums in…
Jenn Eckerle
Jenn is the Deputy Secretary for Oceans and Coastal Policy at the California Natural Resources Agency and Executive Director of the Ocean Protection Council (OPC). Jenn serves as a key advisor…
Javkhlan ARIUNBAATAR
GIZ Mongolia
Dr. Javkhlan Ariunbaatar is a development and environmental strategist advancing sustainable development and biodiversity conservation in Mongolia and internationally, with expertise in conservation…
Muzaffar AHMAD
Senior Environment Specialist
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Muzaffar Ahmad is a Senior Environment Specialist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), where his work is dedicated to ensuring that large-scale infrastructure investments are…
Oma TSAMKGAO
Oma TSAMKGAO
Nan Xiang
Director of International Development Department
China Sustainability Tribune
Pascal AHOUANVOEGBE
PhD Candidate/ Tokyo City University; IUCN CEM Young Professional Focal Point fo
IUCN
For over seven years, Pascal has been on the front lines of conservation, leading complex initiatives that protect biodiversity and promote sustainable future. A skilled strategist and partnership…
David SMETANA
Principal Consultant
Esri
Mr. Smetana is a Geographer and Principal Consultant with Esri Professional Services. He advises Esri's nonprofit and government customers, global distributors, and business partners on geospatial…
Melissa DE KOCK
Deputy Director
UNEP
Melissa is Deputy Director of UNEP-WCMC, providing leadership support across programmatic and policy issues. She provides programmatic oversight to key areas of UNEP-WCMC’s work; develops and…
Ndapanda KANIME
Senior Programme Officer
SADC Secretariat
Ms Ndapanda Kanime, Senior Programme Officer responsbible for Natural Resources and Wildlife- SADC SecretariatNdapanda, a Namibian national, is currently a Senior Programme Officer responsible for…
Fatma ALHANTOUBI
Eng. Fatima Al Hantoubi An expert in the field of water and environment, winner of the British Vital Communities Award and Ambassador Award for Awareness and Public also awards from the Emirates…
Kushagra MESHRAM
Doctoral Fellow
North Carolina State University
Kushagra hails from a remote region of Chhattisgarh in India. With his bachelor’s in Forestry and training as a wildlife biologist at the Wildlife Institute of India, he studied satellite…
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…
Vivek MENON
IUCN Councilor and Executive Director
Wildlife Trust of India
Vivek Menon is a leading Indian wildlife conservationist, environmental commentator, author, photographer and policy think tank with a passion for elephants. Founder of five environmental and nature…
Fahd ALGUTHMY
Senior Environmental Finance & Blue Economy Specialist
SHAMS
Dr Al-Guthmy is a multi-disciplined professional with over 15 years of experience spanning the private sector, government, and non-governmental organizations.He is currently a Senior Environmental…
Ibrahim KAHDER
Regional Director, Middle East
Birdlife International
The Regional Director for Middle East Secretariate, BirdLife International. More than thirty years of national, regional and international working experience in the fields of Biodiversity…
Nathan CARDINAL
Director, Indigenous Policy
Parks Canada
Nathan Cardinal is a member of the Métis Nation and comes from a line of trappers who stewarded their lands in northern Alberta, Canada. He is the director of Indigenous Policy for Parks Canada,…
HESTER GROENEWALD
Senior Associate
PeaceNexus Foundation
Hesta Groenewald is a Senior Associate with the PeaceNexus Foundation, where she supports conservation and climate-focused organisations to integrate conflict sensitivity into their work. She…
Jonas GELDMANN
Dr
University of Copenhagen
I am an Associate Professor at the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate, University of Copenhagen. My research focuses on understanding and assessing the impact of conservation…
Elizabeth BENNETT
Vice President, Species Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Society
Elizabeth Bennett is currently Vice President for Species Conservation at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) based at WCS’s head office in New York. In this role, she oversees WCS’s species…
Alfred KUKE
Governance and Engagement Manager
Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program
Alfred Kuke is a social worker by profession. Alfred worked in number of development NGOs in Papua New Guinea for over a decade. However, his passion for rural development, inclusive governance…
Adam HANSON
Senior Principal of Conservation Networks
The WILD Foundation
Adam is a conservationist, community builder, and advocate for respectful collaboration. His enthusiasm for bringing people together to share perspectives and identify solutions is a testament to his…