Mr. Houlin Zhao is the former Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), serving from 2015 to 2022 after previously serving as Deputy Secretary-General and Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau. Throughout his career, he advanced global ICT standards, digital connectivity, and international cooperation. He currently serves as Honorary Chairman of the China Institute of Communications.

As a regionally fluent lawyer based in Singapore, Mark provides strategic advice on shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and day-to-day operational needs such as employment and regulatory matters. Mark also serves as Chairman of the ASEAN Young Lawyers' Alliance, promoting regional collaboration and exchange among young ASEAN lawyers.

Yuan-Kai Liu is a technology entrepreneur and artificial intelligence practitioner dedicated to advancing innovation in technology, education, and future talent development. As Founder of Ziwuxiang (AxisX), he leads an education technology initiative connecting universities, enterprises, and emerging technologies to develop innovative approaches to talent development and industry-oriented learning. He also serves as a Commissioner of the Industrial Development Committee of the International Academy of Artificial Intelligence Sciences (AAIS), Vice Director of the Academic Committee, and a Think Tank Expert at the Asian Business Research Institute, contributing to artificial intelligence innovation, industry development, business research, and digital transformation. With an MBA from Cornell University, he combines experience in entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and education to promote global collaboration, empower young talent, and explore innovative solutions for future development.

Yubo Zhai is a sustainability and energy-transition leader with 12 years of experience in low-carbon innovation, clean-energy investment and ESG governance. As Vice President and General Manager of Sustainability at Newlink Group, he leads global sustainability strategy and cross-border climate collaboration. He was named a Yale Emerging Climate Leader in 2025.