Dr Tan Kim Lim is currently a Senior Lecturer with James Cook University (Singapore Campus). Investigating the principles of human resource development and management, Kim Lim’s research seeks to create actionable interventions with impact to create sustainable and behavioural changes concerning the most pressing issues in organisations. His research interests lie primarily in contemporary issues such as on future of work, employee attitudes, and employee behaviours. Other than empirical research, Kim Lim has been commissioned with several applied research from government agencies to private organizations. He has also been invited as a speaker in several regional conferences sharing his insights on tourism trends, employment trends, and the future of work.

Dr Nurhafihz Noor is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at James Cook University (Singapore Campus) and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences (Emerald) and the Journal of Tropical Futures (Sage). Ranked among the top 200 scholars globally in the area of AI service robots (SciVal: #123), he has produced over 50 publications across services marketing, technology adoption, halal and hospitality. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CMktr FCIM), the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI), and the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), he brings a decade of industry experience and advises various organizations. He has received multiple awards for teaching, research, and service, underscoring his impact and thought leadership in emerging global markets.

Dr. Wang is an active researcher in the areas of corporate governance, international business and sustainable business practice. Much of her research aims to bridge the understanding between East and West, through refining theories developed in the West to Eastern contexts and/or comparing firms’ and individuals’ behaviours between East and West. Her research has been published in top ranked journals such as International Business Review, Journal of Business Ethics, Management and Organization Review, Corporate Governance: An International Review, etc. Dr. Wang teaches business courses related to Marketing and Management at the MBA level and Economics for undergraduates.

Louisa Lee is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and Founder of DP Healthverse, DP Dental (a B Corp–Certified dental practice), Avantir Wellness and Progressive Practice. A Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, she champions preventive, airway-centric, and integrative healthcare, guided by her philosophy Breathe Right, Sleep Well, Live Long. A frequent speaker on healthspan optimisation and the future of healthcare, she is the recipient of the Spirit of Enterprise Award 2024, SkillsFuture Employer Award (Silver) 2024, and Entrepreneur of the Year (2017), and serves on the boards of Connected Women and the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises.

Gina Romero is a Filipino-British entrepreneur, community builder, and technology advocate. As the Founder and Head of Special Projects at Mettamatch, an Ethical Data and AI Services company, she is committed to driving positive change through innovative, socially responsible solutions. Gina’s community-building journey began in the UK in 2005 when she became a founding member of The Athena Network and later served as Operations Director. This early work laid the foundation for her lifelong commitment to women's economic empowerment.

In 2010, Gina moved to Singapore, where she focused on bridging the gender gap in technology by founding Connected Women Singapore in 2013. After relocating to the Philippines in 2016, she co-founded Connected Women as a job-matching platform for Filipino women freelancers. Since 2020, the organization has evolved to specialize in socially responsible outsourcing for the AI industry through its data services business unit, Mettamatch. Connected Women has gained global recognition for its contributions to inclusive innovation, the future of work, e-employment, and women’s empowerment. In 2022, Gina was named a finalist in the global Women in AI Awards by VentureBeat and received the prestigious TOWNS (The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service) award for her work in women’s empowerment through ICT. She serves on the Board of Trustees of De La Salle University and as a Global Awards Council member for SheShapesAI.

Hamidah brings with her over 18 years of experience in the fields of Data Analytics, Consumer Intelligence, and Communications. She has served clients across both the government and private sectors in Singapore and other ASEAN countries covering Healthcare, Security, Automotive, Education & Lifestyle. She is Singapore’s Top 100 Women in Technology 2023 awarded by the Singapore Computer Society, in partnership with SG Women in Tech and Infocomm Media Development Authority where the list recognises and celebrates women based in Singapore who have been inspiring and have made significant contributions to the Tech industry. Her A.I-driven company Parrot Social has recently been Globally Accredited as a Women-Owned Enterprise by WEConnect International. She is a thought leader and contributes to key national committees and writes for local & regional media covering topics such as A.I, digital transformation, Data Analytics, Agentic A.I and the Internet of Things. Hamidah is also an Adjunct Lecturer for a Sentiment Analytics & Social Media Masters programme at the Singapore University of Technology & Design.