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

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.

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.

Founder & CEO of Ciel212 & Co. — a boutique consulting firm specializing in luxury consumer goods, retail, spirits, travel, and hospitality — Maz Zouhairi brings deep expertise in ultra-premium brand positioning, cross-cultural storytelling, and high-net-worth consumer strategy to some of the world's most storied and emerging luxury brands.

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of The Future Laboratory, the leading global trends and consumer futures intelligence consultancy. Since 2000, Christopher has delivered insight to organizations including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Google, and SONY, helping them future proof through trend forecasting, foresight, and brand strategy.

Founder, CEO, and Executive Producer of OhThePeopleYouMeet Productions (OTPYM) — Michaela Guzy is a travel journalist and documentary filmmaker who has visited 121 countries, built a 500k+ social following, and spent over a decade telling stories that shape how the world experiences travel.