Aaron is a strategic and innovative leader with experience integrating, scaling, and prioritizing innovations across sustainability and manufacturing. He is a current advisor to CommonShare, the Research and Development Lead at Fibretrace, and the former head of traceability at Nike. He has a proven track record in driving complex, global projects from ideation to execution, implementing broad technical solutions, and leading cross-functional global teams. He is also an expert in creating and deploying enterprise technology and product data-driven solutions to accelerate high-volume product commercialization.

Alvaro leads AWS Innovation & Transformation Programs for the Nordic region, and its Digital Commerce & Sustainability practice, guiding organizations to innovate faster, think bigger, and transform their businesses through data and technology. His team helps companies to leverage cloud-powered innovations to optimize operations, integrate sustainability practices, and reimagine customer experiences using customer-centric design methodologies.

Prior to AWS, Alvaro held various positions in e-commerce, with expertise in product development, supply chain and logistics. He made significant contributions to Amazon's decarbonization initiatives across packaging and transportation operations, and played a crucial role in the launch of Amazon and Amazon Prime in Sweden.

Ana is dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized businesses across Spain in their digital transformation journeys. As an AWS Solutions Architect, she combines her technical expertise with a deep interest on how technology can support customers to address their sustainability challenges. goals. As part of the sustainability focused technical community, Ana works at the intersection of cloud technology and ESG challenges, enabling businesses to build more sustainable operations through innovative cloud solutions.

is the Co-Founder and CEO of CircularX, the leading SaaS platform powering circular commerce for top European retailers. A visionary entrepreneur with a background in engineering and deep experience across corporates and startups, Antoine is driving the large-scale transition toward secondhand and sustainable retail. Under his leadership, CircularX partners with industry giants like Decathlon and Leroy Merlin to build omnichannel buyback and resale systems that redefine how products are reused. Backed by Recommerce Group, CircularX is setting the standard for scalable, tech-driven circular economy solutions across Europe.

is the Americas Director of Technical Consulting & Supply Chain Solutions at Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services, where he leads innovative, data-driven strategies for global supply chain compliance and quality assurance. With over 15 years of experience spanning brands and retailers—including Dollar General, Walmart, and Sunbeam—Chuck brings deep expertise in sourcing, factory audits, product safety, and testing. Since joining Bureau Veritas in 2012, he has helped major clients enhance supply chain visibility, manage risk, and meet regulatory and performance standards across complex global operations.

Daniel Miehle is an automotive industry leader with a track record of driving strategic and technical digital product development. He leads Catena-X Use Cases at BMW.

is the Founder of OpenAtlas, a geospatial intelligence company making EUDR compliance seamless through satellite-powered traceability. With a background in regulatory risk, partnerships, and digital infrastructure, Harry blends policy know-how with cutting-edge tech to help businesses stay ahead of sustainability regulations. At OpenAtlas, he’s building tools to turn satellite data into actionable insights—bringing radical clarity to complex supply chains. Based in Amsterdam, Harry is on a mission to make geolocation and compliance not just manageable, but smart.

Jahed Momand is co-founder and General Partner at Cerulean Ventures, backing pre-seed and seed stage founders building climate and naturetech companies to create energy and nature markets for planetary-scale regeneration and climate impact. Before Cerulean, Jahed co-founded Magalix (through the prestigious 500Startups accelerator), a machine-learning platform for developer operations where he led product and marketing, and exited the company to WeaveWorks (UK) in 2021.

Along the way, he has been an active angel investor in the user- and community-owned Ownership Economy by investing in over 20 companies, and co-founded and runs the premier podcast in the space aptly titled the Ownership Economy, along with Martin Smith. Jahed went to the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign's prestigious graduate program studying Physics (MS), and completed degrees in biology and chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. Prior to starting his business career, he played poker professionally online and in tournament settings.

is Head of Development and part of the executive leadership team at PI Industries since April 2024. He is also founder and managing director of Ephrin GmbH, supporting sustainable transformation in life sciences, agriculture, and finance. Klaus holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry and an MBA, and previously spent 22 years at Bayer AG in executive roles across R&D, regulatory affairs, and sustainability. He serves as senior advisor to Climate & Company, chairs the Minor Use Foundation advisory council, advises UK ESG initiatives, and lectures in chemistry at the University of Aachen. Sustainability has long been central to his work.

Laura is the Strategic Partnerships Director at NatureMetrics. She joined NatureMetrics in 2021 as she believe that their cutting edge DNA technology is filling this gap. NatureMetrics is the world’s premier provider of Nature Data and Intelligence to manage risks and impacts in the transition to a nature positive economy.

Previously, she spent 5 years in PwC London and 4 years in PwC Canada helping the team to develop tools and methodologies for measuring and valuing impacts on society and the environment.

is Product Manager at bluesign. Mark’s work at bluesign, is informed by a career working for some of the world’s most prestigious and valuable consumer brands; he offers a unique perspective on the challenges businesses face in meeting new environmental regulations around textiles. 

Since 2022 he has brought to bluesign technologies this understanding of the dilemma clients face when attempting to balance their commercial and brand needs with customer demands and ethical choices in the midst of a changing regulatory environment.

Now in its 25th year, bluesign is dedicated to assisting its partners in reducing the harmful impacts of textile production on people and the planet

is a global sustainability leader and Chief Revenue Officer at CommonShare, with over 25 years of experience driving ESG strategy and execution. She has advised major corporations and private equity firms on high-impact 100-day ESG plans, with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, green procurement, and traceable supply chains. Formerly a senior executive at a global TIC firm, Magda now leads growth at CommonShare, accelerating sustainable transformation through data-driven solutions.

is the CEO and Co-Founder of CommonShare, a platform revolutionizing sustainable sourcing through data science, traceability, and partner-driven supply chains. A lifelong systems thinker, he is passionate about solving coordination and incentive challenges that block sustainable procurement at scale. Martin holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is currently pursuing a PhD in Governance and Policy Analysis through a joint program at Maastricht University and United Nations University – MERIT. With a global perspective shaped by work across five continents, he blends academic insight with entrepreneurial experience to drive meaningful impact in sustainability and policy.

is the Founder of ISTO., a Portuguese clothing brand rooted in timeless design, sustainability, and radical transparency. Passionate about quality over quantity, Pedro challenges fast fashion by offering ethically made garments with full cost transparency—from fabric to final price. ISTO. partners only with factories that uphold the highest social and labor standards. Pedro’s mission is to create honest, enduring clothing while empowering consumers to understand the true value of what they wear. Through ISTO., he’s redefining fashion as a force for integrity, simplicity, and lasting impact.

is Head of Standards and Integrity at PEFC International, where he leads the development and oversight of global sustainability standards for responsible forestry. With over 25 years in forest management, certification, and health & safety, Rob brings a unique blend of technical expertise and systems integrity. He previously served as Senior Technical Manager at the Soil Association Certification and chaired the Technical Committee for the Sustainable Biomass Program. A Chartered Health & Safety professional (CMIOSH) and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Foresters, Rob is recognized for advancing credible, high-integrity certification frameworks worldwide.

Sam Shaw is Head of Forestry Portfolios at Soil Association Certification Ltd, leading the global team delivering their forest and forest product certification work in more than 65 countries around the world. They help over 4500 certificate holders have a positive impact by meeting accredited forest management and chain of custody standards verified by trusted, independent audits. Sam studied Mechanical Engineering at University of Edinburgh and before joining Soil Association worked as a project manager in renewable energy and construction as well as a production manager in timber processing. As a qualified auditor and trainer, he’s delivered training on several continents as well as audited the largest timber and forest product manufacturers in Europe and beyond.

Shannon Mercer is the Chief Executive Officer at FibreTrace since January 2020. Previously, Shannon worked at Good Earth Cotton as the Good Earth Cotton Business Leader. Before that, Shannon was the General Manager Steel Buildings at Ahrens from January 2016 to November 2017. Prior to Ahrens, Shannon held the position of General Manager Ranbuild Australia at BlueScope Steel from April 2007 to December 2015. Shannon also worked as the National Sales and Marketing Manager at BlueScope Steel. Shannon holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Newcastle (2009-2012).tion goes here

Victoria is the Director of Standards and Assurance at the Leather Working Group. She is a highly experienced professional with extensive expertise in standards development, team leadership, and stakeholder management. She has proven track record of driving process improvements, managing complex portfolios, and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced environments. She is also recognized for strong communication skills and the ability to deliver impactful messages to diverse audiences. She is passionate about coaching and developing talent to achieve organizational goals.