All Speakers

Speaker Emily COFFEY
Emily COFFEY

Vice President of Conservation and Research

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Dr. Emily E. D. Coffey is VP for Science and Conservation at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Coffey joined the Garden in 2017 to lead the Conservation and Research Department where she leads and...
Speaker Ricardo WONG
Ricardo WONG

Ingeniero Industrial / President

Fundación para la Protección del Mar PROMAR

I was born and raised in Panama City. I was a career civil servant at the Panama Canal Authority, where I initially worked as an automotive mechanic apprentice. I later rose to become the supervisor...
Speaker Peter Bille LARSEN
Peter Bille LARSEN

lecturer

IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025

Linking conservation, social equity and complex heritage.
Speaker Eilish Kathleen FARRELLY
Eilish Kathleen FARRELLY

Research Assistant

University of Oxford

Éilish Farrelly is a Research Assistant co-leading the forward-looking 'NATURE Impacts' initiative in collaboration with WWF, which tracks progress and sets priorities for nature recovery at the...
Speaker Philippa BRAKES
Philippa BRAKES

Research Fellow

Massey University

Philippa Brakes is a behavioural ecologist and marine mammal biologist. Her research on social learning and culture in cetaceans and other non-humans, uses a combination of theoretical and empirical...
Speaker Matt Williams
Matt Williams

Senior Advocate

NRDC

Sophie Roland
Sophie Roland
Speaker Hang NGUYEN BICH
Hang NGUYEN BICH

Project manager

WWF-Viet Nam

Nguyen Bich Hang is a forestry and sustainability professional with over 22 years of experience in sustainable forest management, responsible timber trade, and project management. She currently...
Speaker Dileri BERDEJA
Dileri BERDEJA

Invasive Species Specialist

Freshwater Life

Dileri Berdeja is a Mexican conservation scientist specializing in wildlife conservation, invasive species management, and biodiversity protection. She is a conservation scientist who supports NGOs,...
Speaker Sylvie GUSTAVE DIT DUFLO
Sylvie GUSTAVE DIT DUFLO

Assistant professor

Region Guadeloupe

I am currently  an assistant professor at the University of the Antilles and hold a PhD in neurobiology. I am also Vice President of the Guadeloupe Region, responsible for the environment, and...
Speaker XIN CAO
XIN CAO

Associate Professor, BFU Director of the Joint Lab of Heritage & Landscape Cons

Beijing Forestry University, School of Landscape Architecture

Xin Cao is an Associate Professor at the School of Landscape Architecture of Beijing Forestry University, and the BFU director of the Joint Lab of Heritage & Landscape...
Speaker Tom QUIGLEY
Tom QUIGLEY

Managing Director

Superorganism

Tom Quigley is the founder of Superorganism, a venture capital firm for tech startups that benefit biodiversity. A coral reef conservationist turned startup operator and investor, Tom has worked at...
Speaker Osgur MCDERMOTT LONG
Osgur MCDERMOTT LONG

Data Lead

UNEP-WCMC

I am Data Lead at the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), where I guide the use and provision of global biodiversity data to support evidence-based decisions...
Speaker Camille LAU
Camille LAU

Young Professional, Protected and Conserved Areas Team

International Union for Conservation of Nature

Speaker Andrew COX
Andrew COX

Global invasive species lead

4nature

Andrew Cox is a strategic thinker, collaborator and problem solver. He has extensive experience leading in the environmental, invasive species and biosecurity disciplines, working with both...
Speaker Elin THOMAS
Elin THOMAS

Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

Dr Elin Angharad Thomas is a deep-sea biologist and early-career researcher, currently working as Communications Manager for the Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI). Her role with DOSI supports...
Speaker Jomha Djossi DONALD
Jomha Djossi DONALD

Data Analyst

IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025

Speaker Leny DWIHASTUTY
Leny DWIHASTUTY

Senior Expert of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries - Indonesia

Leny Dwihastuty, S.Pi., M.Si, is a Senior Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Manager at Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. With nearly two decades of experience, she has led initiatives...
Speaker Thri Heni Utami RADIMAN
Thri Heni Utami RADIMAN

Associate Expert of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries - Indonesia

Thri Heni Utami RadimanThri Heni Utami Radiman is a marine conservation professional with extensive experience in Marine Protected Area (MPA) management in Indonesia. She serves as an Associate...
Speaker Grygorii KOLOMYTSEV
Grygorii KOLOMYTSEV

Nature Department Expert

Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group

Grygorii Kolomytsev is a biologist and co-founder of the Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (UNCG), active in nature conservation and environmental advocacy for over 15 years. His work combines...
Speaker HESTER GROENEWALD
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...
Speaker Sandra BERTHOU
Sandra BERTHOU

International GIS manager

Ekthar

With nearly 20 years of GIS experience, Sandra is specialized in data management, GIS software, and web GIS development. She has led numerous projects applying geospatial solutions to wildlife...
Speaker Richard CUTHBERT
Richard CUTHBERT

Director of Conservation

World Land Trust

I have worked in international biodiversity conservation for over 25 years, undertaking conservation research and implementing projects on a wide range of species, issues, habitats and countries....
Speaker Kazuhiko KAMADA
Kazuhiko KAMADA

Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Oji Holdings Corporation

Mr. Kazuhiko Kamada is Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Oji Holdings Corporation, the leading pulp and paper manufacturing group in Japan with a global presence.After...
Speaker Annika Lilliestam
Annika Lilliestam

Coordinator - GINGR

Annika Lilliestam works at the Renewables Grid Initiative, based in Berlin, as the Coordinator for the Global Initiative for Nature, Grids and Renewables (GINGR). She has close to 20 years of...
Speaker Tiffany MARCELLE
Tiffany MARCELLE

Project Coordinator

Caribbean Youth Environment Network

Tiffany Marcelle is the Latin America and Caribbean Focal Point for the UNCCD Youth Caucus, where she plays a key role in shaping youth engagement on issues of land degradation, desertification, and...
Speaker Moses EGARU
Moses EGARU

IUCN Secretariat

Speaker Dung Xuan Nguyen
Dung Xuan Nguyen

Head of Division of Ecology and Natural Landscape/NBCA/MAE

Ministry of Agriculture and Environment