Romain Taverne is an international hospitality leader with decades of experience across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

With more than 30 years of leadership across luxury cruising, hospitality, wellness, and guest experience, Jason Gelineau is internationally recognized for elevating service culture and inspiring high-performing teams.

Bruce Himelstein is a legendary brand leader and former Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of The Ritz-Carlton, known for redefining luxury hospitality through innovation, service, and purpose-driven leadership.

David S. Martin, Ph.D., is a hospitality scholar and industry advisor specializing in consumer emotion, employee well-being, and the design of high-impact service experiences.

Sahara Rose De Vore is a global thought leader in transformative travel, redefining how emotional well-being, purpose, and personal growth shape the travel experience.

Dan Chuparkoff is a leading AI educator and innovation strategist known for making complex technology clear, practical, and actionable for modern organizations.

Jamie Knee is a speaker, host, and wine travel expert who helps hospitality brands and audiences experience wine country with greater meaning, warmth, and connection.

Co-Founder & CEO of NIHI Hotels, home to NIHI Sumba, voted #1 hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure. James has pioneered luxury hospitality and purpose driven brand building, earning a Harvard Business School bestselling case study and building NIHI into a brand where world-class experiences and philanthropic impact go hand in hand.

Global Concierge leader with over 30 years in the hospitality industry, proudly serving as the General Secretary of Les Clefs d'Or for the past decade.

Jeffrey Shaw is the Founder and CEO of Diamond Edge Consulting and one of the world's leading luxury speakers, recognized for his expertise in affluent buyer behavior. With four decades serving high net worth clients as a portrait photographer, he offers rare insider insight into the luxury buyer mindset and advises brands on elevating customer experience and loyalty.