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Camille Mommer is the co-founder of Natura Mater, whose mission is to bring sustainable building materials from the niche to the mainstream. Working with architects, property developers and builders, she facilitates the transition of one of society's most polluting sectors.

Cédric Ringenbach is an engineer, a graduate of the École Centrale de Nantes, former director of the think-tank The Shift Project (2010-2016) and a lecturer specializing in energy and climate issues. In 2015, he created the Fresque du Climat, an educational workshop based on IPCC reports, and has been working to disseminate it since 2018, notably as President and founder of the association of the same name. He is also Director of Blue Choice, a strategy consultancy on climate and transition issues for businesses.

Chuck de Liedekerke is CEO of Soil Capital, a company specializing in agriculture and climate technology, whose mission is to develop regenerative agriculture and combat climate change. The Soil Capital team helps farmers understand how to store carbon in the soil and be compensated for their contribution to the planet, while producing abundant, healthy food. Chuck studied philosophy, political science and business administration. He's passionate about solutions to global problems... and very excited to be speaking at TEDxBrussels.

Eva Kaili has been an MEP since 2014. In January 2022, she was elected vice-president, responsible for ICT innovation strategy, the STOA panel, CSR, and replaces the president for Middle East affairs and multilateral organizations. The first woman to chair the STOA panel and the Center for AI, Eva is a member of the ITRE, ECON, BUDG, AIDA and PEGA commissions. She has drafted legislation on blockchain, fintech, AI, cybersecurity, EFSI2, InvestEU and FuelEU Maritime. Eva is a former member of the Greek Parliament. Before entering politics, she worked as a journalist. She holds a bachelor's degree in architecture and a master's degree in European politics.

Fatima Zibouh holds a doctorate in political and social sciences. She is currently head of the anti-discrimination department and an expert in inclusion, discrimination and diversity issues at the Brussels employment agency. As a social entrepreneur, Fatima Zibouh has been involved in civil society for over 20 years. She is president of the think tank Aula Magna and also chairs the Foyer des Jeunes in Molenbeek. She was also one of the co-founders of the G1000 and co-founded the W100, a platform of 100 Brussels-based change agents from all cultural and social backgrounds.

Félix Radu is a humorist and author who juggles with words. He popularizes literature, zigzags between the absurd and philosophy, untangles nonsense and complicates logic. In 2020, RTBF invited him to present morning "cartes blanches" on La Première. Félix Radu won the "Raymond Devos de l'Humour" prize at just 20 years of age, and writes unique, funny and moving texts.

Marc has been setting up radio stations in Belgium since 1980, making his dreams come true. At the age of 8, he dreamed of making radio. At 10, he dreamed of acting in pirate films. At 20, he combined the two: to be a pirate radio host! Since then, he's been running media where he's always tried to transmit positive vibes. Today, these positive vibes have led him to implement constructive journalism, participative management, inspiring leadership and CO2 neutrality. Marc also gives conferences and seminars on impact communication and inspirational leadership in Belgium, France and Switzerland.

Marie is an industrial automation engineer who has found a thriving career in the space sector.

Olivier De Schutter is a professor at UCLouvain and Sciences Po (Paris). Formerly Secretary General of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), he is currently United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Extreme Poverty. He was UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food from 2008 to 2014, and a member of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights from 2015 to 2020. He was awarded the Francqui Prize (the "Belgian Nobel") in 2013 for his work on European governance.

Sabina Ciofu is Head of European and Trade Policy at techUK, the trade association representing the UK technology industry. Previously, she worked for almost ten years as a policy advisor at the European Parliament, focusing on technology-related legislation, international trade and EU-US relations. She is also a PhD candidate in Defense Studies at King's College London, where she is exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence and foreign policy decision-making. Sabina is founder of the Gentlewomen's Club, co-organizer of Young Professionals in Digital Policy, and a member of the Global Shapers Brussels Hub, where she led a European project on youth voting and civic engagement. She holds an MA in War Studies from King's College London and a BA in Classics from Cambridge University.