William Ruh is the CEO of Lendlease Digital, leading the development of groundbreaking Autonomous Building products to revolutionize real estate. With over 40 years in the software and internet industries, he previously served as CEO of GE Digital and is recognized as an expert in the Industrial Internet of Things.

As former CEO of India's National Health Authority, Dr. R.S. Sharma played a pivotal role in creating the Aadhaar identity platform and leading the development of the CoWIN vaccine delivery system. A seasoned bureaucrat with over four decades of experience, he has been instrumental in India's public health and digital identity transformation.

Vinod Dham, famously known as the "Father of the Pentium Chip," is a pioneering technologist who revolutionized the semiconductor industry with his contributions at Intel. As an entrepreneur and investor, he continues to drive innovation and foster impactful ventures globally.

Priya Tandon has led global initiatives for over 27 years, focusing on health, gender, and economic equity, while building strategic partnerships between India, the U.S., and other nations. Her efforts have raised significant funds, fostered cross-border collaborations, and positively impacted under-resourced communities.

A venture capitalist with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on driving innovation for unmet clinical needs. Strong advocate for health equity and women in STEM, she has held leadership roles across global industries and serves on numerous boards, contributing to public health, economic equity, and innovation.

An Adjunct Professor at Stanford, directing Global Outreach Programs at the Byers Center for Biodesign, where he focuses on bringing healthcare innovation to resource-limited settings worldwide. He is also a Faculty Fellow at the Center for Innovation in Global Health and co-founder of Orbees Medical, a consulting firm specializing in medtech, pharmaceuticals, and digital health.

Based at the Duke Clinical Research Institute, he focuses on bacterial infections, including hospital-acquired pneumonia, postoperative wound infections, and bacteremia, in collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry and NIH. As Director of Infectious Diseases at DCRI and the Hubert-Yeargan Center for Global Health, they lead global health initiatives and oversee a fellowship program, advancing both infectious disease research and tropical medicine.

A distinguished scientist and academic leader, currently serves as the National Science Chair at JNU, awarded by India's Ministry of Science and Technology. Known for his pioneering work in biotechnology and developing a recombinant anthrax vaccine, he has held prestigious leadership roles, published extensively, and earned accolades for his contributions to science and innovation.

A renowned cardiologist, he has been a leading figure in interventional cardiology since founding the Israeli Working Group for Interventional Cardiology in 1995. He has directed the Heart Institute at Hadassah University Hospital since 2000, contributed significantly to major studies in coronary stents, and played a pivotal role in organizing the annual "Innovation in Cardiovascular Intervention" congress.

The Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India, and a leading figure in Indian financial markets, known for his role in modernising financial derivatives in the country. With a background from IIT Bombay and IIM Calcutta, he previously led the Bombay Stock Exchange and is also the Chancellor of the University of Allahabad.

Jeffrey N. Peterson has been Chairman of Pressure Biosciences, Inc. With a background in leadership roles at Abbott Laboratories, where he doubled sales as CEO of Abbott South Africa, he is also co-founder and CEO of Target Discovery, Inc., and serves on multiple boards in the life sciences and diagnostics sectors.

Dr. Pinky Anand is a Senior Advocate and Additional Solicitor General of India, known for her extensive contributions to law, media, and social activism. A Harvard Law graduate and Inlaks scholar, she has been recognized with numerous awards, including the French National Order of Merit, for her legal expertise and advocacy in shaping India's legal landscape.

David Holloway, Raymond A. Spruance Emeritus Professor of International History at Stanford University, is a leading expert on Cold War history and Soviet affairs. With a background from Cambridge University and notable works such as Stalin and the Bomb, recognized as one of the New York Times' ten best books of 1994, he continues to shape the field with his research on nuclear weapons.

Dr. Shelley Hwang, MD, MPH, is the Mary and Deryl Hart Professor of Surgical Oncology and Chief of Breast Surgery at Duke University. A renowned expert in early-stage breast cancer, she leads national clinical trials on less invasive treatments for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and was honored by TIME magazine in 2016 for her contributions to improving patient quality of life.

Dr. Kanwaljeet Sunny Anand is a pioneering researcher who established the scientific basis for pain perception in infants, revolutionizing pediatric pain management. A former Stanford University professor with over 30 years of research, he has led numerous clinical trials, including the largest-ever study on morphine use in preterm neonates, and now focuses on developing biomarkers for pain in critically ill children.

Dr. Robert Winn, MD, serves as the director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, where his research focuses on lung cancer and advancing health equity. A leader in cancer policy and community-engaged research, he has received numerous honors, including the renaming of the Bristol Myers Squibb Diversity in Clinical Trials Award in recognition of his efforts to increase diversity in clinical research.

Princess Rajkumari Mahima Singh, grand-niece of former Prime Minister of India Mr. V.P. Singh, hails from a prominent royal family in Uttar Pradesh with over 70 years of political influence. A champion for rural transformation and women's empowerment in India, she has worked closely with communities for over 20 years and is a recognized voice on international platforms, offering insights on India's rural development since 2014.

Co-Founder and Director of Nozomi MedAlliance, and Principal Consultant at BiomedwoRx: Life Sciences Consulting, Dr. Yuko specializes in supporting life science innovators to bring their technologies to the global market. She has a proven track record of establishing collaborations and building strong partnerships across the biopharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Ayesha Mohammed Abdulla Yasin is a distinguished leader in education, healthcare, and engineering with 32 years of experience. Recently retired as Vice President of Academic Affairs at the Higher Colleges of Technology, she previously led Dubai Healthcare City to international acclaim and has been pivotal in advancing healthcare standards and technological innovations.

 Vice President of Studies and Foreign Policy at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, and a Professor at King’s College London. An expert in Asian security, he has held visiting positions at institutions like IIM Bangalore and the University of Pennsylvania. Pant is the author of several books on India’s foreign policy and regularly writes for international outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and Japan Times.

With over two decades of leadership in product design and strategy at Fortune 500 companies, Surbhi has driven innovation at tech giants like Google, YouTube, Netflix, and Cisco. Now at Juniper, she focuses on enhancing customer experiences through Generative AI, while actively leading inclusion and diversity initiatives and contributing to the IIT and Women in Tech communities.

Prince Rajkumar Bhriguraj Singh (RBS), a member of the royal family of Jabhua, is a prominent sustainability and impact influencer based in San Francisco and India. He leads rural development projects and excels in creating innovative solutions and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in both the US and India, leveraging his royal heritage to connect global partners with impactful opportunities.

Michael spent over two decades forging strategic partnerships across industry, government, academia, and non-profits, including roles at Stanford, Columbia, UC San Francisco, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. An expert in human and planetary health, technology innovation, and biomedical science, he currently directs QB3 at UCSC, invests in life sciences, and supports Hispanic community initiatives both locally and in Guatemala.

Professor and Chair of the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. With a distinguished career spanning roles at the University of Georgia and Clemson University, he is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and has authored over 110 papers, focusing on statistical climatology, Markov chains, and forensic fraud detection.

The Advani Law Firm in the Bay Area, is a prominent attorney specializing in general corporate law and civil litigation, recognized in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register and Northern California Super Lawyers. A founder of the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) and a leader in Indian American advocacy, Mukesh has received multiple awards for community service and legal excellence.

Carolyn is a seasoned defence attorney specializing in government enforcement issues. Carolyn excels in negotiating pre-charge resolutions and has a track record of preventing prosecution for her clients. She represents health sector clients and handles complex issues like anti-corruption, cybercrime, and compliance.  Carolyn is a co-chair of the WWCDA Rankings Initiative and serves on several boards.

Zafar Sareshwala, founder of Parsoli Corporation Ltd., pioneered the UK's first onshore Islamic Equity fund. From a renowned valve-manufacturing family, he also launched Yconomy Eng Tech Pvt., specializing in water-saving solutions. As Chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (2014-2017), he advanced course recognition, secured grants, and established key student programs and corporate partnerships.

Naina Krishna Murthy, Founding Partner of K Law, leads a top Indian law firm specializing in corporate commercial law with 28+ years of experience. She advises major clients like Reliance and Mahindra and serves as an independent director on prominent boards, including SEIT IM and Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy.