Speakers & Judges

Elizabeth M. Tanner, Esq.

Secretary of Commerce | CEO
RI Commerce
Elizabeth Tanner was appointed Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce in June 2022, under Governor Daniel McKee.

Tate Turner

Investment Advisor
Invest Alberta
Tate Turner is an international trade and investment professional with 20 years of experience generating new business, Read more…

Troy DeFrank

Investment Advisor and Acting Managing Director (US)
Invest Alberta
Troy DeFrank is an international trade and investment professional with more than 15 years of experience generating new business, Read more…

Dr. Guvenc Kockaya

CEO
ECONiX Research
Dr. Guvenc Kockaya is a medical doctor, health economist and angel investor. He has published several articles and, Read more…

Dr. Ayesha A.

Global HR and Education Leader | International Admissions Expert | Empowering Organizations through Innovative HR Strategies | Digital Automation | HRMS Intergartion | Transforming HR and Education Worldwide
E-Ladder4U
I have fostered harmonious relationships, Read more…

Pablo Ferrero

CEO
Flat World Communication LLC
A seasoned marketer, advertising expert, and diversity advocate, Pablo’s business approach is underpinned by a global perspective. His hands-on experience across various marketing, Read more…

Elias Eliades

Director, Investment Promotion
Enterprise Greece
With more than 20 years of experience in the area of Foreign Direct Investments, a long course in executive positions, a Master’s background in Political Science from the leading, Read more…

Charles Mok

Board Member
The International Centre for Trade Transparency and Monitoring
He is a Visiting Scholar at the Cyber Policy Center at Stanford University, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Internet Society. Read more…

Ali SEDDIKI

General Director
Moroccan Investment and export Development Agency AMDIE
Ali Seddiki was appointed by His Majesty the King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, as General Director of the Moroccan Investment and Exports Development Agency “AMDIE” in July 2022. Read more…

Gil Bires

Director-General
Agency for the Promotion of Investment and Exports IP (APIEX, IP).
With a degree in Law and a postgraduate degree in International Trade Law, he has notable experience in the area, Read more…

Fernando Ballesta

Director
Foreign Investments and Industrial Infrastructures
I’m an Economist who specializes in international business and investments (FDI). I have extensive international experience as I have spent part of my life traveling or living, Read more…

Patricia Esteban Lloret

Project Manager for the Foreign Investment, Industrial Infrastructures and Foreign Trade department in the Region of Murcia economic development agency
Specialized in international trade with a wide experience in both public and private companies. Read more…

Mr. George Glory Opeku

Chief Executive Officer
Portlink Ghana Limited
Aside from being a freight forwarder, he owns SG Auto, an upcoming automotive enterprise with it sole focus on the sale of home used cars and spare parts mostly imported from South Korea and United Arab Emirates. Read more…

Brigita Habjan Stolfa

CEO
Regional Development Agency ROD Ajdovščina

Aljaž Ferjančič

Advisor
FDI
Master of Law, specialized in international law and investments. Independent advisor for corporate and legal business with more than 8 years experience, Read more…

Mihael Leskovar

Adviser on Enterprise
BSc in Social Sciences, has more than 18 years of experience in regional development institutions and in business consultancy, with the prime focus on the start, Read more…

Mr. Nanthapol Sudbanthad

Director
Thailand Board of Investment
He is currently the Director of Thailand Board of Investment and Investment Consul of the Royal Thai Consulate-General of New York under the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the United States. Read more…

Dr Abdallah Nassereddine

Economic Attaché
Embassy of Lebanon, Washington, D.C.
His work involves trade facilitation and the promotion of bilateral economic relations between Lebanon and the US. He is an expert on trade policy and development, Read more…

Hon. Sen. David Wells

Senator
Canada
Before his appointment to the Senate, Senator Wells served as Deputy CEO and board member of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Read more…

Viscount Lord John Desmond Waverley

Member
House of Lords, UK Parliament
He succeeded to his father’s titles in 1990. He is one of the ninety hereditary peers in the House of Lords elected to remain after the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, Read more…

H.E. Sven Jurgenson

Diplomat
Government of Estonia
He was Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from 1998 to 2000 and Ambassador to the United States also accredited to Canada and Mexico from 2000 to 2003. Read more…

Hon. Iain Evans

Chairperson
Seafood Industry South Australia Inc
Having owned and operated a family business and been the Minister responsible for small business, I provide strategic advice to business including family business. Read more…

Emilio Celestino Almoco

Investment and Exports Analyst Technician
Mozambique Investment and Exports Promotion Agency (APIEX, IP)

Bozidar Pucnik

Head of Investment Promotion Office
Regional Development Agency Podravje – Maribor
Business consultant and site selection consultant. MSc in International Trade, BSc in robotics and automatization. Read More …

Federico Sosa Otero

Director of Attraction of Investments
Paraguayan Investment Attraction Agency – (REDIEX)
Ministry of Industry and Commerce

Gorazd Oresek

Senior IT & FDI S.R.M. Project Manager
SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to adapt quickly to unexpected situations is something I have gained Read More …

Claus Habermeier

Director
GTAI
Claus Habermeier is a Director in Germany Trade and Invest’s New York office, where he advises and supports US and Canadian companies seeking to expand into the German market Read More …

Sebastian Hrib

Brussels Office Representative
ADR Nord-Est
I am a young professional eager to make the North East region of Romania a better place. Currently I’m working for the Brussels Representation Office of ADR Nord-Est, being responsible for the FDI portfolio. Read More …

Robert Mukiza

Director General
Uganda Investment Authority
Robert Mukiza is the Director General of the Uganda Investment Authority. Prior to joining the Authority, Robert served as the Deputy Director for the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Representative to Ethiopia, Read More…

Twesigye Morrison Rwakakamba

Board Chairman
Uganda Investment Authority
Rwakakamba is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Uganda Investment Authority.
He is the former Global Senior Director of Policy at Fenix International, a company of ENGIE, and Vice President of the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA). Read More…

Mr. Albert Halwampa

Director General
Zambia Development Agency
Mr. Albert Halwampa is currently the Director General for the Zambia Development Agency and a Chevening Scholar with vast experience in International Trade and Investment. Read More…

Diogo Ivo Cruz

Projecto Director / Interim Executive Director
Invest Lisboa
Diogo Ivo Cruz is acting Executive Director and Project Director of Invest Lisboa, Lisbon’s Investment Promotion Agency. MBA Award, from AESE Business School, and MSc in Integrated Environmental Studies by University of Southampton. Read More…

James Samuel York

CEO
International Centre for Trade Transparency and Monitoring