Maya Raichoora

Mental Fitness Pioneer

Maya Raichoora is one of the UK's leading mental fitness and visualisation expert, on a mission to make mental fitness as common as physical fitness. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Remap Mental Fitness, she empowers professionals to achieve mental strength through visualisation. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 15, Maya faced intense physical and emotional challenges. Visualisation transformed her life, and now she’s dedicated to teaching this powerful technique to others. An international speaker and coach, Maya hosts mental fitness events, coaches individuals, and collaborates with global brands. Her talks on mental fitness, mindset, and motivation inspire audiences worldwide. Join Maya in redefining mental wellness and harness the power of visualisation to transform your life.

Samuel Temidayo Osinubi

Avian Behaviour and Conservation Scientist

Samuel Temidayo Osinubi is an avian behavioural ecologist who has worked in a variety of roles across multiple continents. His academic background includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology in Cape Town, South Africa, a PhD from the School of Biological Sciences in Christchurch, New Zealand, and an MSc from the AP Leventis Ornithological Research Institute in Jos, Nigeria. He has worked in various capacities with BirdLife International, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, the Royal Society for the Conservation of Birds, Fauna and Floral International, the UN Convention on Migratory Species, and also enjoys time on cruise ships as an expedition lecturer. His core values are centred around achieving set conservation project objectives and opening doors for wider collaborations. He sees himself as a bridge between diverse points of view and backgrounds.

Ruth Wandhöfer

Chief Curiosity Officer

Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer has been revolutionising finance for 19 years, merging finance, technology, and regulation. A leader in digital finance, she shapes the future with innovative strategies and business models. Starting with Citi, Ruth has held influential roles, now serving on the boards of Permanent TSB, Aquis Exchange Group, and others. As a Partner at Gauss Ventures, she drives early-stage FinTech investment. Appointed by HM Treasury as Chair of the Payment Systems Regulator Statutory Panel, she also advises globally on financial systems. Ruth’s accolades include top spots on the ‘Women in Fintech Powerlist’ and recognitions as a leading Fintech Influencer. She has published three books, holds multiple degrees, and earned a PhD on “Technology Innovation in Financial Markets.” A Visiting Professor, her insights appear in FT, Forbes, and more. Balancing her career with raising children, Ruth champions work-life balance and women entrepreneurs, exemplifying leadership with vision and heart.

Alice Aedy

Nature-based Storyteller

Meet Alice Aedy, the creative force at the intersection of climate action and digital storytelling. As Co-Founder and CEO of Earthrise, Alice leads a pioneering platform that amplifies the stories that matter most, with the aim to transform climate awareness into cultural consciousness. Through Earthrise, Alice and her team are redefining how the world connects with climate issues, bringing human-centered narratives to the forefront. Alice is an award-winning documentary director and producer and her passion for social and climate justice is evident in every frame of her work. She was also honoured in Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact. With features in National Geographic, The Guardian, The New York Times and Vogue.

David Carlin

Net Zero Data Specialist

David Carlin led the creation of the UNEP FI's Risk Programme, working with over 100 financial institutions to explore the risks and opportunities presented by climate change and the transition to net zero. He also conducts research at the intersection of climate, nature and finance and is a contributor to Forbes and a senior associate at Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership. David is also an advisor to governments, firms, and solutions providers as he helps them to explore how they can integrate sustainability and climate-readiness into their strategies and operations.