(Italy, Switzerland) Rufo Guerreschi is an accomplished activist, researcher, and entrepreneur dedicated to advancing liberty and democracy globally through innovative digital technologies. He founded the Trustless Computing Association and its spin-in, TRUSTLESS.AI. Rufo has been the visionary behind the Free and Safe in Cyberspace conference series since 2015, which advocates for a groundbreaking IT security paradigm—the Trustless Computing Paradigms—to harmonize personal freedoms with public safety. 

Previously, he was the founder and CEO of Participatory Technologies Srl, a company that provided open-source e-democracy solutions to transnational political organizations across three continents. As the Global Vice President at 4thPass, he pioneered the first Java mobile app store system, securing over 10 million euros in deals with major clients like Telefonica. As the CEO of Open Media Park, Rufo significantly increased the project's valuation from 3 million to 21 million euros, focusing on developing a cutting-edge cybersecurity and new media technology park in Rome.

(USA) Wendell Wallach has an international reputation as an expert on the ethics and governance of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence,and biotechnologies.. He is Uehiro/Carnegie Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs (CCEIA)  where he co-directs the AI and Equality Initiative. He is also senior advisor to The Hastings Center and a scholar at the Yale University Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics where he chaired Technology and Ethics studies for eleven years. Founder and Co-lead of the 2018-2021 International Congress for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence. Wallach’s latest book, a primer on emerging technologies, is entitled, A Dangerous Master: How to keep technology from slipping beyond our control (OUP, re-published by Sentient 2024). He co-authored(with Colin Allen) Moral Machines: Teaching Robots Right From Wrong. 

(Argentine/Italy) Roberto Savio is an esteemed Italo-Argentinian journalist, communication expert, and a respected political commentator. He is also a passionate activist for social and climate justice, advocating for global governance. He co-founded Inter Press Service in 1964 and led its transformation into the premier news agency of the Global South over the following decades. Roberto served as the Deputy Director of the World Policy Forum Scientific Council, an initiative founded by Mikhail Gorbachev.

Since its inception in 2001, he has been an active member of the International Committee of the World Social Forum. Roberto oversees international relations at the Belgrade European Centre for Peace and Development. Previously, he was the Chairman of the Board of the Alliance for a New Humanity, further demonstrating his commitment to fostering global collaboration and peace.

(USA) Akash Wasil is an AI Policy Researcher at Control.AI, specializing in the critical field of AI governance. Previously, he served as an AI Governance Researcher at the Center for AI Safety in Berkeley, California, and as an Analyst at the Stanford Existential Risks Initiative, where he contributed to understanding and mitigating risks associated with advanced AI technologies.

Akash graduated Phi Beta Kappa in Psychology from Harvard University, where he distinguished himself academically and laid a solid foundation for his contributions to the intersection of technology and policy.

(Germany) Jan Philippe Albrecht is a European and German politician recognized for his significant contributions to digital civil rights. As a member of the EU Parliament, he notably served as the Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs, emphasizing his commitment to civil liberties. From 2018 to 2022, he took on the Minister for Energy, Agriculture, the Environment, Nature, and Digitalization role in the German State of Schleswig-Holstein, enhancing his impact on environmental and digital policy.

Additionally, Jan Philippe is a member of NOYB – European Center for Digital Rights, an organization spearheaded by Max Schrems that focuses on protecting digital privacy. He currently leads the Heinrich Böll Foundation as its President, driving initiatives promoting the environment, civil rights, and multilateral democracy across 30 countries with a dedicated staff of 180.

(Switzerland) Alexandre Horvath is a seasoned IT security executive with over 15 years of C-level experience, specializing in developing and implementing robust security strategies. He serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Cryptyx AG, a leading Swiss IT security consultancy.

Previously, Alexandre was the Chief Information Security Officer at DHL Suisse and the Cyber Risk Engineering Global Practice Leader at Allianz Suisse. His extensive career also includes roles as Managing Consultant IT Security at Detecon International, Credit Suisse, and PwC. He holds a master's degree in IT engineering from the ZHAW School of Engineering and over 15 international IT security degrees and certifications.