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Charles Helm was born in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1957. He graduated with an MBChB at the University of Cape Town in 1981. He moved to Canada in 1986, settled in Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia in 1992, has practised there since then as a family physician, and is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Following the discovery of Cretaceous dinosaur trackways near Tumbler Ridge by his eight-year-old son and a friend in 2000, he was a founding member of the Tumbler Ridge Museum in 2002, and through this organisation he helped establish a local palaeontology research centre, which specialises in ichnology. He has served on the museum board of directors as president, vice-president and secretary. He has made Cretaceous dinosaur trackway discoveries and Triassic fish and marine reptile discoveries. He led the drive for the successful designation of the Tumbler Ridge Unesco Global Geopark. He is the author of nine books, one of which is a book on dinosaurs for children.

He has applied the palaeontological knowledge he acquired in Canada to his native South Africa since 2007, documenting the wealth of Pleistocene fossil trackways that he and his research team have discovered along a 350km stretch of coastline, and has led research publications on these findings. Discoveries include four hominin tracksites and evidence that patterns made in sand by hominins are now preserved in rock surfaces.

He is a research associate with the African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, where he is currently pursuing his PhD in the Department of Geoscience. He has helped to pioneer the emerging discipline of geomythology in southern Africa. He has given numerous talks on palaeontology, ichnology and geomythology to audiences in Canada and South Africa. 

Catherine Hinderman is a dynamic leader at the intersection of technology, business, and luxury craftsmanship. As the Business Relationship Director at BugendaiTech, she works at the forefront of AI, data science, and digital transformation, helping enterprises leverage cutting-edge innovations to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and customer experiences.

Beyond the tech world, she is the Founder & CEO of Gaia Amore, a luxury lifestyle brand that honours centuries-old artisanal traditions while integrating modern, sustainable practices. Gaia Amore is built on the philosophy of preserving heritage craftsmanship while empowering artisans worldwide.

With a deep passion for innovation and design, she explores how emerging technologies like AI, virtual twin technology, and CAD tools are revolutionising industries—from high fashion to large-scale manufacturing. Her work bridges the gap between creativity and innovation, advocating for smarter, more sustainable, and personalised consumer experiences.

When she’s not driving business growth or luxury innovation, you can find her exploring new design trends, attending global tech and fashion conferences, and fostering collaborations that push industries forward.

Dr Pia Interlandi is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Fashion and Textiles at RMIT University. Working at the intersections of fashion, funerals and forensics, Pia explores materials and materiality in relation to dress, death, and decomposition. A founding member of the Order of the Good Death, Natural Death Advocacy Network and Australian Death Studies Society, Pia has spent over a decade advocating for creativity at end of life.

Muhammad Azizul Islam (Aziz) is Chair in Accountancy and Professor in Sustainability Accounting & Transparency at the University of Aberdeen Business School. Aziz was a Haskayne Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Calgary (2016) and was a distinguished visiting professor at University of Gadjah Mada (2014) and University of Indonesia (2022). Aziz is a Chartered Accountant (CAANZ).

Aziz has been involved in academia for over 20 years, in which time he has held various academic leadership and administrative roles. During his early career, he received the School’s Award for Excellence in Administration and Support and the Dean’s Award for Team Teaching Excellence (2011). He is the winner of The University of Aberdeen Principal’s Excellence Award 2022 for the Outstanding Research Project and a finalist for the Green Gown Award (2022) in association with UKRI. He was named winner of the Fair Trade and Sustainability category in the Scottish Fair Trade Awards 2022,

Dr Saniyat Islam is a Senior lecturer in Fashion Enterprise and Sustainable Innovation at the School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University. His key research expertise is in Textile Materials and Polymer Science. His current research focuses on Circular Business models, Blockchain innovation for Fashion Enterprises, sustainable textile materials, and supply-chain traceability of fashion systems.

Dr Sheetal Jain is founder of Luxe Analytics, a luxury market consulting firm based in New Delhi. She is an experienced luxury industry professional credited with conducting India's first quantitative study on luxury consumer behaviour.

Dr Alana James is an experienced fashion designer, educator and researcher focused on creating sustainable change in the future of the fashion industry. She believes that garments should not be beautiful at the expense of people and the planet and through innovative design approaches aims to embed responsible values throughout the fashion product lifecycle.

From a research perspective Dr James engages in challenge-led investigations that reflect contemporary societal issues. From an educational perspective she encourages students to think differently, creating ambitious sustainable solutions.

Approaching complex issues from a multi-stakeholder approach, her strengths include engaging with fashion consumers and applying design strategies to encourage small shifts in behaviour towards large-scale sustainable change.

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based science and knowledge, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. The EU Science Hub is the main website of the JRC.

Scott Kaier is Founder and President of Formidable Media, a boutique communications agency operating on a global scale. It offers full-time senior level consulting, ideation, and performance. 

Focused on new thinking, deep relationships, and authentic storytelling, Formidable draws on 27 years of public relations and outdoor industry experience to help a select group of dynamic clients build their brands on a global scale through a customised suite of marketing services including: public relations/earned media, paid media packages, custom content creation, and digital marketing support.

As an outdoor enthusiast, Kaier has worked various jobs in the outdoor industry before his career as a public relations professional began in 2006. When not working, he can usually be found on a bike or in the water.

Ameet Kaul, at present working as CMO for Texcoms Worldwide, is a techno-commercial professional associated with the field of textiles and apparel trade for more than 25 years. His journey has been an exciting roller-coaster, with exposure across the diverse textile value chain. He has worked in different geographies across the globe with multicultural teams. His key strengths include strategy, business development. He is an ardent follower and contributor in the sustainability domain of the textiles and apparel trade.