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Arik Karim is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The SPRING Institute, an international nonprofit with 650+ high school student researchers producing 30+ policy briefs across 20+ U.S. states and 10+ countries. https://thespringgroup.org/
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I am an accomplished researcher and professional teacher with more than 15 years of experience working in academia, international organizations, and governmental institutions. My extensive background includes developing, implementing, and managing international projects since the early 2000s. I have significant expertise as a trainer, having conducted numerous workshops based on new pedagogies and participatory methods. My work spans various educational levels, from early childhood education to higher education, with a focus on curriculum design and syllabus creation.
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I am an assistant professor jointly appointed in the School of the Environment and the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto, Canada. My research focuses on climate change, biodiversity conservation, land governance, food security, and sustainability in Africa.
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Shin Koseki is an assistant professor at the School of Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture of the Faculty of Environmental Design, the director and the chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in Urban Landscape. Trained in architecture and urban planning in Canada and Switzerland, he is interested in the integration of new technologies in planning practices, the contribution of interactive democracy to the sustainable development of territories, and the role of public space in the acquisition of knowledge and skills.
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CEO and Co-Founder of the National Indigenous Youth Education Coalition, and Co-Chair of Learning Creates Australia. Experience in international education development, Indigenous education, youth advocacy and agency.
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We advocate for the inherent right of Indigenous African American Natives, as the understanders and articulators of our own experiences, including our unique linguistic expressions and cultural practices shaped by the resilience after the transatlantic slave trade, to define these realities within the framework of our own ancestral knowledge and lived history. This self-definition is crucial to resist the imposition of external, often pathologizing, medical and cultural labels that fail to recognize the validity and richness of our distinct heritage, forged through survival and adaptation.
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Mr. Vorng Panha is an accomplished Legal Scholar, Researcher, Advisor, and Educator with extensive experience across various academic and professional institutions, including the University of Cambodia and UN agencies. He is renowned for his expertise in legal research, policy analysis, and inclusive policy development. His work focuses on human rights, social justice, social accountability, equitability, and economic development, showcasing his commitment to advancing equitable and inclusive practices. Mr. Panha is a key figure in shaping policy discourse and implementation within the region.
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Amir Jahangir is a strategic communications expert. He is CEO of Mishal Pakistan. A Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, he has advised leading institutions on public policy, economics, media, and governance. Amir has held pivotal roles, including CEO of SAMAA TV, founding CEO of CNBC Pakistan. An alumnus of Harvard, Stanford, and other prestigious institutions, he is a certified director from Pakistan's Institute of Chartered Accountants. Amir also serves as an adjunct professor of narratology and policy advisor, contributing to innovation and development initiatives globally.
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I am an international educator with 15 years of experience working at universities in Canada, the US, Turkey, and Hong Kong. I completed my PhD in English at The Graduate Center, City University of New York in 2010. Currently, I am Associate Professor in the Department of English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. My research focuses on drama, film, and performances that engage with issues--gender equality, ecological sustainability--that extend beyond the nation state. My teaching supports art-centred, inquiry-based learning and collaborative, inclusive learning environments.
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Sofia Bakirli is the Associate Dean at the European Business School in Munich. She took positions as an Organization Manager, Education Research Assistant, Curriculum Developer, People Management Leader, Project Bid Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Consultant, and Academic Quality Coordinator in multinational and international companies.