All Speakers

Anupama CHAUDHARI

Zoological Education Manager

Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue | SeaWorld Abu Dhabi

With over a decade of experience in GIS and environmental education, Anupama is deeply passionate about ocean conservation and the protection of blue carbon habitats. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in…

Thomas Schoos

Emina KARALIC

Despite a medical background, I turned my strongest passion into a profession when I moved to Albania to dedicate myself full-time to research and conservation of threatened elasmobranchs, working…

Buyanaa BYAMBASUREN

Mohamed AL KAABI

Secretary General

Emirates Council for Balanced Development

H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Kaabi is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in government, finance, and strategic sustainable development. He played an instrumental role in establishing the…

Bushra HUSSEIN AL JABERI

Sustainability Analyst

University of Sharjah

Nicolette CRAVEN

Valentina BALESTRA

Researcher

Politecnico di Torino, European Cave Protection Commission

Researcher and field ecologist. Main topics: Microplastic pollution, subterranean biology, karst systems, fauna monitoring and conservation

Cecilio SOLíS LIBRADO

Presidente

Federación Indígena Empresarial y Comunidades Locales de México. A.C.

Geógrafo egresado de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Origen: Nahua mexicano de la Sierra Norte de Puebla, servicio social Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos…

Rachel BOERE

Finance Director

Youth4Nature

Rachel Boere (she/her) is a settler based in Canada who leads at the intersection of climate, nature/biodiversity, and social justice. With over a decade of experience spanning communications,…

Kristen LEAR

Agave Restoration Program Director

Bat Conservation International

Dr. Kristen Lear is an internationally recognized bat conservationist advancing bat conservation, large landscape-scale restoration, and connectivity conservation. With over 15 years of global…

Ada NATOLI

PhD

UAE Dolphin Project Initiative, Zayed University

Ada Natoli is assistant professor at Zayed University, founder and current director of the UAE Dolphin Project Initiative. Ada’s research focuses on whales and dolphins, species indicators of the…

Jenny GRAY

Chief Executive Officer

Zoos Victoria

Jenny Gray has been Chief Executive Officer of Zoos Victoria since 2007, leading its transformation into one of the world’s most respected zoo-based conservation organisations. Under her leadership,…

Rich BEILFUSS

President & CEO

International Crane Foundation

Dr. Richard Beilfuss has served as the International Crane Foundation’s President & CEO and ex-officio member of the Board of Directors since 2010. He helped launch many of the Foundation’s…

Jingjing ZHANG

Lecturer

Beijing Forestry University

Jingjing Zhang, Lecturer, School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University. PhD in Ecology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Research focuses on biodiversity…

Minna EPPS

Director – Global Marine and Polar Programme

IUCN Secretariat

Minna Epps is a global ocean thought leader on Ocean Governance, Ocean Climate and Biodiversity nexus, Sustainable Blue Economy, and Blue Natural Capital. A published author with over 20 years…

Leo NISKANEN

Regional Head - Biodiversity Conservation

IUCN ESARO

Leo Niskanen is Regional Head – Biodiversity Conservation for IUCN in Eastern and Southern Africa. Leo oversees IUCN's biodiversity conservation work in the region leading a multi-cultural and…

KOUDERIN K. MARTIAL

Directeur Exécutif

CREDI-ONG

Mr. KOUDERIN Kotcholé Martial is a committed Beninese professional in the fields of rural development, environmental governance, and social innovation. He currently serves as the Executive Director…

Armando SANTOS

Animal Keeper

Al Ain Zoo

I'm Armando Santos, an experienced animal keeper and Animal trainer currently working at Al Ain Zoo for about 14 years. With a deep passion for wildlife and animal care, I am dedicated to ensuring…

Ayman SULEIMAN

minister

ministry of Environment

Aiman A. A. Soleiman OKLAT, Ph.D.MINISTER OF ENVIRONMNET With experience over 23 years covered many topics related to Environment.

Stefania PETROSILLO

Expert

IUCN WCPA TBCSG

Senior expert in: - Natural Protected Areas - international and cross-border cooperation on protection of nature and culture heritage and sustainable development - community participatory management…

Chansol KO

Programme Officer

GCIDA

Elisabeth PREMESNIL DAY

Deputy Director

Maliasili

Liz is half French half British and has over 7 years of experience working in marine conservation. Before joining Maliasili, she worked extensively along the southwest coast of Madagascar supporting…

Roko CINAVILAKEBA

John PEREIRA

Head of Operations - RER

APRIL

John Pereira has over 20 years of international experience in environmental management, ecology, and operational leadership within conservation. As acting Head of Operations for Restorasi Ekosistem…

Rahul Chand

Protected and Conserved Areas Coordinator

IUCN Secretariat

Jochen RENGER

Director

GIZ

Jochen RengerDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHDirector of the Climate Change, Rural Development, Infrastructure DivisionJochen Renger is Director of the Climate…

Dinesh Kumar AGRAWALA

Scientist E

BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Agrawala, Scientist E, Botanical Survey of India has been working on the systematics and conservation aspects of Indian Orchidaceae since past two decades. Apart from revising the…