Ólafur Grímsson is a former President of Iceland (1996 to 2016), where he oversaw the country’s shift to a clean energy economy. Geothermal electricity production alone increased by 1,700 per cent, in a period closely corresponding to his time in office.

Founder and Chairman of the NPO, Arctic Circle, he is also Chairman of the International Renewable Energy Agency's Global Commission on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation.

Vice Chair of the Jury, Dr. Han is a former PM of South Korea and is Chair of Asian Development Bank's Water Advisory Board, and founding chair of High-Level Experts and Leaders Panel for Water and Disasters (HELP).

Dr. Han was UN Special Envoy for Disaster Risk Reduction & Water (2013-19), and Climate Change (2007-08). A former President of the UN General Assembly, in 2001, he received the Nobel Peace Prize, on behalf of the UN.

Felipe Calderón was President of Mexico (2006-2012), having previously served as Secretary of Energy and Chairman of the Board of PEMEX and CFE.

Since leaving office, Felipe Calderón has become a recognised global leader on sustainability issues. He is Chair of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, Honorary Chairman of the Green Growth Action Alliance; and President of the Sustainable Human Development Foundation.

His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi was appointed as the Minister of Climate Change and Environment for the United Arab Emirates in February 2016. Previously, His Excellency served as Permanent Representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 2010-2017. He also was the Director of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2010- 2016.

H.E. Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrui, is a UAE Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. Aged 22 at her appointment (2016), she remains the youngest government minister in the world.

Her role focuses on representing youth issues and aspirtations, setting development plans and strategies for improving youth capabilities, in addition to further utilising their energy in various fields.

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri was appointed as Minister of State for Food Security following the Cabinet reshuffle of October 2017. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development of the necessary infrastructure that would ensure the country’s food security objectives, in line with UAE Centennial 2071 Plan.

UAE Minister of State and Exec. Chair of Abu Dhabi Global Market, H.E Ahmed Al Sayegh is also MD of Dolphin Energy Ltd.

In a 36-year career, his wealth of experience in private and public sectors includes: Vice Chair of First Gulf Bank and Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS-WWF), a board member of Etihad Airways, and former chairman of Masdar.

Adnan Z. Amin was the first Director-General of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), from April 2011 – April 2019. In his two-terms, IRENA became the authoritative voice on renewable energy and a leading player in the global energy transition.

Amongst his many current roles, Mr. Amin is the Chair of the Global Council on SDG 7, an initiative by the UAE to advance the implementation of the SDGs and 2030 Agenda.

H.E. Dr Nawal Al-Hosany is the UAE's Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 

Previously serving as Dep. Director-General, Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA), Executive Director of Sustainability at Masdar, and Director of Zayed Future Energy Prize; in 2015, H.E. Dr Al-Hosany was instumental in the launch of the UAE-led Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative.

Sir Richard Branson is a British business magnate, investor, author and philanthropist. Founder of Virgin Group, in 1970, he built one of the world’s most recognised and diverse brands with 60+ companies, in 35 countries.

Dr. Jacobs is Chair of INSEAD and also Triventura and Minibar. President of Niantic Holding, he sits on the Advisory Board of Dr. August Oetker KG, Germany, and was previously Chair of Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer.

With great insights in sustainable food production and practices from farm to consumer, Dr. Jacob’s is also a long-time entrepreneur/investor in youth development and business education.

Mr Wang is founder and president of BYD. The Chinese company makes batteries for mobile devices, grid-tied energy storage, and is currently the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, in the world.

As the world's third largest lithium ion battery producer, BYD's grid-scale energy storage equals 23 per cent of globally commissioned installed capacity (not inc. pumped hydro or compressed air systems).