Bringing fresh insight into youth engagement and digital wellbeing, Paris McNeil is a Gen Z specialist, online safety educator, and sessional academic at Curtin University.

Through her impactful workshops and research-driven approach, she helps organisations better understand, support, and retain the next generation entering the workforce.

Cheshta Ghoora is a nationally recognized public speaking and debate champion known for her impactful contributions to youth and economic discourse.

As a dynamic Gen Z leader, she actively shapes fintech policy conversations and represents Mauritius on the EU Youth Policy Board.

Her leadership in youth empowerment and community development has earned her the prestigious National Best Youth Award.

Sashane Dassanayake is a young leader who began working at just 15 and has continuously challenged the idea of what is possible.

He strongly believes in pushing boundaries and creating meaningful impact from an early age.

His vision is centred around empowering young voices to shape the future with confidence and purpose.

Shaakya Nathavitharana is the founder of Standout, a company dedicated to soft skills training for first-time employees and Gen Z workplace development.

He also serves as a Project Lead at Luminary Learning Solutions, one of Sri Lanka’s leading training organizations.

An accomplished public speaker and communication expert, he has proudly represented Sri Lanka on the global stage and ranked among the top finalists internationally.

Representing Bangladesh, Tusar Hasan Hridoy is a Soft Skills and Sales Leadership Trainer committed to empowering youth through communication and leadership development.

As the founder of Tusar Associate Agency, he is shaping future leaders and creating opportunities for Bangladeshi youth to gain recognition on global platforms.

Leading conversations around self-leadership and sales excellence, Nadeesha is the founder of Lead Yourself Forward and author of Self-Leadership for Sales.

With a strong background in B2B tech and high-performance sales, she empowers entrepreneurs and sales teams to achieve consistent results through clarity, intention, and personal leadership.

Working at the intersection of AI, systems, and operations, Michael Bricker is the founder of MBR, where he helps organisations integrate AI into practical everyday workflows.

Passionate about leadership and decision-making, he focuses on helping young professionals use AI intelligently to think sharper, solve problems, and create meaningful impact early in their careers.

From overcoming adversity to building multi-million-pound businesses, Liv Conlon is one of Britain’s most successful young female entrepreneurs.

A bestselling author and TEDx speaker, she launched her first company at 16 and now mentors aspiring women entrepreneurs globally through her coaching platform, StagerBoss.

Representing a new generation of bold and fearless voices, Zachary Wan is an Asian-Australian actor and entrepreneur known for his role in Boy Swallows Universe.

Beyond the screen, he inspires young people to embrace ambition, speak confidently, challenge limitations, and pursue self-driven paths without fear of judgment.

Blending creativity, storytelling, and empowerment, Kyle Jantjies is a 16-time published author, speaker, and founder of Your Book Business Card.

He has guided aspiring authors globally while helping leaders use books as powerful positioning tools.

His work inspires youth to think creatively, innovate boldly, and unlock the power of storytelling.

Alina Eshal is a Perth-based AI Strategist and founder of The Alina Lab, where she consults with nonprofits and government organisations on how to meaningfully engage and retain Gen Z through AI-driven strategy.

She has organically grown a community of 8,200+ young people across platforms, generating over 1,000,000 views by translating complex AI concepts into practical, youth-relevant insights.

She builds agentic AI applications for real-world workflows and currently co-designs Australia's national youth consultation on AI in education as a Generation AI Youth Ambassador with the Fogarty Foundation.

Alina doesn't just talk about the future - she's actively building it.

Aadvika is a third-year B.Tech AI & Data Science student at Kumaraguru College of Technology and Secretary of her department, earning the trust of her peers through consistent leadership and a drive to make things happen.

A seasoned debater, MUN delegate, and public speaker, she brings clarity and conviction to every platform she steps onto.

With a focused ambition in data analytics, she is shaping her future at the forefront of AI.

And when the stage isn't a conference, it's a concert, where she leads Agratha, Kumaraguru's college band, as one of its lead vocalists.