Dr Oxley is a dual UK/US citizen based in Austin, Texas. David started his career as a management consultant before leading major people and corporate restructuring projects for BP PLC across Europe, USA, India, and the Middle East. He worked closely with Reliance Industries in India, one of BP’s partners, as they embarked on their big corporate restructuring. He currently spends his time researching and writing on future career trends for publications around the world including Fast Company, Forbes, Big Think, Reader’s Digest, and HR Today where he also serves as a member of the global advisory board. David was awarded his doctorate in Organizational Change at Cranfield University and his MBA from the University of Notre Dame.

Dr Schuster is a dual Austrian/British citizen who lives in London, UK. He is the former Group HR Director of BP PLC and Chairman of the Board for Ivocar Vivadent. He currently serves on the board of several dynamic start-up businesses including ExpectAI, a Greentech enterprise. Helmut is an active entrepreneur, investor, and frequent contributor to leadership and AFS Cultural programs. ​ He completed his PhD in Economics from the University of Vienna.

Ali Elsabagh is a entreprenuer, start up business enthusiast and global explorer. Ali orginates from his native Egypt but at the young age of 22 he has already studied in the USA and Belgium. Through the AFS Intercultural Organisation, he has helped organise the annual youth assembly in New York. Along the way, he has also launched networking and career advice site Scaletta as a solution to the social isolation caused by the pandemic. His current portfolio of business interests is anchored by his work with the eBike start up Cowboy.

30yrs experience in health fitness and nutrition. I host a monthly networking event. Presenter on TV and Radio. Archivist of artists, their stories and their musical journey. Creator of the "Live well with Barrie" online TV show, and the "In Conversation" with legends series, also on line, with people across the board, from politics and the arts telling their inspirational storie

Felix started his career as a journalist before moving into brand consultancy where he worked with BMW, Samsung, Microsoft and Gareth Bale among other clients. He spent four years running his own business in the technology space, building it into one of the most recognizable student brands in the UK. At the start of the pandemic Felix co-founded Look After Group, a digital marketing and brand agency. Inspired by the possibilities of AI, his latest entrpreneurial venture is OhChat.com - an adult entertainment platform which he co-founded while serving as its COO.

Trisha Conley is executive vice president, People and Culture for LyondellBasell. Prior to joining LyondellBasell, Conley served as the senior vice president, People Development for Renewable Energy Group until it was acquired by Chevron in 2022. Conley has more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, as well as the renewable products sector leading human resources, talent management, global integration and organizational development. Prior to that, she held a variety of human resources roles at BP. Conley holds a Bachelor of Arts in public relations and communications from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.