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Camille Mommer is the co-founder of Natura Mater, whose mission is to move sustainable construction materials from the niche domain to the mainstream. By working with architects, real estate developers and builders, she facilitates the transition of one of society's most polluting sectors.

Cédric Ringenbach is an engineer, graduated from the École Centrale de Nantes, former director of the think-tank The Shift Project (2010-2016) and lecturer specialized in energy and climate issues. In 2015, he created the Climate Fresk, an educational workshop based on IPCC reports, and has been working on its dissemination since 2018, notably as President and founder of the association of the same name. He is also director of Blue Choice, a consulting firm specializing in strategy on climate and transition issues for companies.

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 and healthy food. Chuck studied philosophy, political science and business administration. He is passionate about solutions to global problems... and very excited to speak at TEDxBrussels.

Eva Kaili has been a Member of the European Parliament 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 committees. She has drafted legislation on blockchain, fintech, AI, cybersecurity, EFSI2, InvestEU and FuelEU Maritime. Eva was a member of the Greek Parliament. Before entering politics, she worked as a journalist. She holds a degree in architecture and a master's degree in European politics.

Fatima Zibouh holds a PhD in political and social sciences. She is currently head of the anti-discrimination department and is an expert on issues of inclusion, discrimination and diversity within 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 Aula Magna think tank 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 change-makers from all cultural and social backgrounds.

Félix Radu is a comedian and author who juggles with words. He popularizes literature, zigzags between the absurd and philosophy, unravels nonsense and complicates logic. In 2020, RTBF invited him to present morning "carte blanches" on La Première radio station. Félix Radu won the "Raymond Devos de l'Humour" prize at only 20 years old, and signs unique, funny and moving texts.

Creator of radio stations in Belgium since 1980, Marc is living his dreams. At 8, he dreamed of being on the radio. At 10, he dreamed of acting in pirate movies. At 20, he combined the two: being a host on a pirate radio station! Since then, he has been managing media outlets where he has always tried to transmit positive vibes. Today, these positive vibes have led him to implement constructive journalism, participatory management, inspiring leadership, and CO2 neutrality. Marc also gives lectures and seminars on impact communication and inspiring 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). Former Secretary-General of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), he is currently the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and extreme poverty. He was the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food from 2008 to 2014, and a member of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights from 2015 to 2020. He received 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's technology industry. Previously, she worked for nearly ten years as a political advisor in the European Parliament, focusing on legislation related to technology, international trade, and EU-US relations. She is also a PhD candidate in Defence Studies at King's College London, where she explores the relationship between artificial intelligence and foreign policy decision-making. Sabina is the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club, co-organiser 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 a Master's degree in War Studies from King's College London and a Bachelor's degree in Classics from the University of Cambridge.