Alec Ross is a globally recognized expert at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and economic transformation. Former Senior Advisor for Innovation in the Obama Administration and currently Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Bologna Business School, he brings a unique perspective shaped by experience across government, academia, and industry.

A bestselling author of The Industries of the Future and The Raging 2020s, Ross explores how emerging technologies—from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity—are reshaping global power structures and economic systems. Through his work, he helps leaders, organizations, and institutions understand and navigate the complexities of an increasingly interconnected and rapidly evolving world.

Pegah Moshir Pour is a consultant and activist for human and digital rights, recognized as one of the most authoritative voices in chronicling contemporary Iran and advocating for women’s rights. She grew up amidst diverse cultures, an experience that has helped shape her commitment to promoting the value of diversity and the identity of third-culture kids.

Her work stands out for its ability to connect activism, public outreach, and institutional dialogue, bringing issues related to freedom, civil rights, and the impact of digital technologies on contemporary societies to the public’s attention. Through public speaking, consulting, and editorial collaborations—including her reporting on Iranian realities in the pages of La Repubblica—she helps raise awareness of issues often overlooked in the international debate.

With a perspective that combines personal experience and civic engagement, Pegah Moshir Pour promotes a culture of rights grounded in inclusion, social responsibility, and intercultural dialogue.

Nicola Gratteri is one of Italy’s most authoritative magistrates in the fight against organized crime and a key figure in combating the ’Ndrangheta at an international level. Since 2023, he has served as Chief Prosecutor at the Court of Naples.

With a career built in the field, he stands out for the high number of investigations he has coordinated and for leading large-scale anti-mafia operations that have resulted in the arrest of hundreds of members and the dismantling of complex criminal networks. He is recognized for his decisive operational approach, his focus on the economic and financial dynamics of organized crime, and his ability to coordinate investigative activities on both a national and global scale.

He has held senior positions in judicial offices most exposed to organized crime, contributing to the strengthening of organizational models and innovative investigative strategies. At the same time, he is actively engaged in public outreach and analysis of criminal phenomena, collaborating with institutions and international organizations.

Brunello Cucinelli is an internationally renowned Italian entrepreneur, founder of his eponymous brand and a promoter of “humanistic capitalism,” a model that combines economic growth, ethics, and respect for human dignity.

After founding his company in 1978, he revolutionized the luxury market with the innovation of colored cashmere, launching a global development path rooted in Made in Italy quality and the enhancement of labor. In Solomeo, the heart of his vision, he created a project that integrates industry, territory, and beauty.

Throughout his career, he has led the brand’s international expansion while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability, culture, and social responsibility. Today, he is recognized worldwide as one of the most authoritative voices in redefining the role of business as a driver of human and social progress.