I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama is the Rector of Dhyana Pura University and a Professor of Tourism Business Management at the Faculty of Business, Tourism, Education, and Humanity at Dhyana Pura University in Bali, Indonesia. He holds a Doctorate Degree in Tourism Studies, a Master’s degree in Agribusiness from Udayana University, and a Master of Arts in Leisure and Tourism Studies from CHN Professional University (now NHL Stenden) in the Netherlands. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics from Mahasaraswati University, Bali. His research focuses on Economic Tourism, Agritourism, Destination Management, and Ecotourism.

Dr. Takeshi Takama is CEO of su-re.co, a young think-and-do tank which aims to truly achieve a better environment and society for all of us. He makes strategic plans and decisions to make sure that projects run smoothly and effectively to support people in developing countries and solve environmental problems based on scientific analysis. For over fifteen years Takeshi has served as an international expert on climate change, environment and energy for international and bilateral agencies including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and various UN agencies. Takeshi is also an associate at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and a professor at Udayana University. He holds a PhD in Economic Geography from Oxford University.

Dr. Aligonero loves education, socio-political sciences, tourism and hospitality management. He currently holds the prestigious positions of International Linkages Director and Chairperson of the College of Tourism at Southville International School and Colleges, Philippines, where his leadership and vision continue to inspire both students and faculty.

Dr. Aligonero's academic credentials speak of his 34 years in the academe. He holds a Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science from Central Philippine University and a Bachelor of Science in Tourism. He further advanced his education with a Master in International Hospitality Management (MIHM) from Lyceum of the Philippines Batangas, where he is also a Licensed Professional Teacher. Dr. Aligonero has achieved the highest level of academic excellence with a Doctor of Philosophy in Management from the same institution. Additionally, he has completed the academic requirements for a Master of Arts in Educational Management with specialization in Educational Management at the Philippine Normal University.

His professional journey is as distinguished as his academic one. Dr. Aligonero has extensive international experience, having visited Hong Kong; China and its provinces and cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Beijing; Thailand; Qatar; Indonesia; South Korea; and Cambodia as part of his work. He has served as the Chairman of the National Board of Advisers and Treasurer of the Junior Tourism and Hospitality Management Association of the Philippines (JTHMAP) from 2021 to 2023. Currently, he is the Committee Chair for Instruction and Programs (2023-2025) for the Association of Administrators in Hospitality, Hotel, and Restaurant Management Educational Institutions (AAHRMEI). He also serves as an officer of Metro Manila Education Tourism Association (MMETA).

Dr. Aligonero is also the Convention Co-Chair of the 2nd AAHRMEI International Convention 2023 and the 23rd National Convention in Seoul, South Korea. He has held various significant roles such as the General Membership Meeting (GMM) Chair of AAHRMEI in 2023, Training Development Head of Taylor Center for Professional Development, International Baccalaureate Program faculty, and Subject Area Head of Social Living and Global Education.

His interests are diverse and include ecotourism, destination marketing, green practices, farming, traveling, writing, hosting corporate and related events, events management, wellness and fitness, training and development, student leadership, and auditing (internal ISO auditor). Dr. Aligonero is also an avid animal lover with 12 dogs.

Most recently, Dr. Aligonero delivered an insightful talk on "Responding to the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Tourism and Hospitality" at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel on May 4, 2024. Lately, he was invited to deliver a talk, “Diplomacy Beyond Borders: Peace through People-to-People Tourism Initiatives” an international collaboaration with Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore, India on September 26, 2024.

Rene is devoting his time for charity works and in 2021, he founded the The Julian and Remedios Espulgar Aligonero Community Outreach and Productivity Engagement (JREA- COPE) which the family began with KINDNESS PROJECTS and now into FAITH KINDNESS.

Dr I Gede Ketut adiputra was a senior lecturer at the University of Hindu Indonesia from 2005 until retired in 2022. Conducting various research on agroforestry funded by the Department of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia and also from the University of Hindu Indonesia. Published various articles in Scopus-indexed journals and was also a reviewer of various journal articles from Copernicus-indexed journals.

Rahmadi Prasetijo had major expertise in Diving Scientist, Marine Biology Research, MarineConservation, Underwater Works And Also Marine Tourism. Hold on Doctor of Tourism in Udayana University Bali, Master Degree in Environmental Engineering and Bachelor degree in MarineScience and Technology. He is a member of Indonesian Oceanographers Association (IOA) and Indonesian Coastal Zone and Small Islands Management Expert Association also Bali Professional Consultant Association.

Dr. Ratneswary Rasiah is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Business ,SEGi University Malaysia , She previously held the position of Programme Director of the Post- Graduate Business (Coursework) Programmes, Taylor’s Business School, Taylor’s University, where she has been attached for the last eighteen years. She has extensive teaching experience in the field of Economics for the past thirty-one years, having taught numerous undergraduate and post-graduate modules. In addition, she has also taught Economics for the University of London International Programme, at the British University in Hanoi, Vietnam. She received the Taylor’s Education Group Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Teaching for her immense contribution in the field of teaching and learning.Dr. Ratneswary also actively undertakes research and scholarly activities. Aside from supervising PhD students and presenting papers at international conferences, she has also published several papers in peer-reviewed journals and has secured several research grants. Her research area of interest includes financial literacy, financial well-being, retirement preparedness, subjective well-being, environmental issues and fertility. Her publications involve both primary and secondary data analysis techniques including AMOS-SEM, PLS-SEM and panel estimation techniques such as Pooled Mean Group, Mean Group, Dynamic Fixed Effect and Generalized Method of Moments. She also actively conducts trainings /workshops.

Prof. Ts. Dr. Wong Ling Shing graduated from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2011 with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science. He is a passionate researcher with diverse interests, including biosensors, bioindicators, culturing photosynthetic microbes, and agricultural biomass. His extended interests in nanotechnology, health sciences, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy. He has completed over 25 research projects and published more than 200 scientific articles.

Wong has won numerous awards, including medals at internationally recognized innovation competitions such as Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), International Technology Expo, Prodec, Innofest, and Perintis. INTI International University recognized his contribution to the university with the Vice Chancellor Award and The Most Promising Young Researcher in 2016.

Wong is currently the president of Einstein Research Academy, the Editor-in-Chief of INTI Journal, and a member of several professional societies. He is now leading INTI International University as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation.

Prof. Dr. Maria Crisella A. Dela Cruz-Mercado is a graduate of Doctor of Technology from Technological University of the Philippines – Manila in 2018. She is also a holder of Master of Science in Civil Engineering also from TUP-Manila and an alumna of Adamson University with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Dr. Dela Cruz-Mercado is a dedicated faculty member of Pampanga State Agricultural University. She is formerly affiliated in the College of Engineering and Computer Studies (COECS) and a returnee at the College of Education (COED). She serves the university as the Head of the Project Monitoring Committee and continuing her services as Coordinator for Student Welfare Unit under the Office of Student Affairs and Services. She is also a licensed teacher with Mathematics as her specialization. Aside from being a teacher, Dr. Dela Cruz-Mercado is known to her women empowerment advocacy where she serves as the president of the Soroptimist International of PSAU-Magalang charter for the biennium 2018-2020. She has served as organization adviser to BSCE Civil Engineering students (2021- 2023) and College of Education – Mathematics major students (2013-2021) and formerly the founding adviser of Physics Society (PhySo) in FEU-Tech. She was formerly a faculty member of Adamson University and FEU-Institute of Technology (formerly FEU-East Asia College) where she served for more than a decade. She was also one of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Scholars during her post- graduate program.

Dr. Edwin R. de los Reyes is a highly accomplished academic with extensive experience in education, research, and administration. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Management from the Philippine College of Health Science, Inc. Dr. de los Reyes is an Associate Member of the National Research Council of the Philippines and has served as a professor, researcher, and administrator at various institutions, including the Universidad de Zamboanga, the University of Perpetual Help System GMA Campus, and the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology. He has published several papers in Scopus in Education, Management, Engineering, and Social Sciences. His latest published papers, in collaboration with other institutions, were about e-waste management. Dr. de los Reyes has also held leadership roles in professional organizations, including the Academic Development for Global Leadership in Education (ADGLE)-Philippines, Asia-Pacific Consortium for Researchers and Educators (APCORE), the Philippine Association of Institutions for Research, Inc. (PAIR), and the Asian Society of Teachers for Research (ASTR). He is a dedicated educator who enjoys sharing his knowledge through writing and speaking. He has published several articles in academic journals and presented at a number of international conferences. He is passionate about quality education and committed to promoting research and innovation.

Dr. Nagandra Kumar Sharma, Professor in Physics have an additional responsibility of Dean, College of Fisheries Science & Research Centre, Etawah. At present Dr. Sharma also have an additional charge of Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Etawah. He has 39 year teaching and Research experience and at present he is the Chairman, Board of Faculty of Technology, Etawah and the member of Academic Council Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. Dr. Sharma graduated and post graduated from Agra University, Agra and completed the M.Phil and Ph.D. degree from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Dr. Sharma also worked as Post Doctoral Fellow in UGC-DSA Research Programme at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Dr. Sharma participated as invited and keynote speaker in various National and International Conference and recently wrote a book entitled “Application of IoT in Agriculture”. Dr. Sharma published various research papers in National & International journals and visited Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay during his research career.

Dr. Anand Kumar Singh FNAAS, NABS, HSI, is the current Vice-Chancellor of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology . Dr. Anand Kumar Singh journey from BHU to IARI, coupled with post-doctoral fellowships in the USA and Japan, showcases his dedication to scholarly excellence. His impressive tenure includes prestigious roles such as Deputy Director-General at ICAR and Executive Director at NOVOD Mission, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare, GOI. Recognized internationally, Dr. Singh has represented India on numerous occasions and received accolades like the Mombusho Award in Japan. With 137 research papers and 12 books to his credit, his contributions are invaluable.

Dr. A. B. Patil graduated from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru and was awarded Doctoral Degree from St. Petersburg State Agrarian University, Russia. His contributions on microbial inoculants, fermentation technology, organic farming practices for sustainable agriculture etc. over a period of 45 years has seen remarkable developments.

Dr. Patil has executed 17 research projects with a budget outlay of Rs. 17 Crores and has guided 17 Post graduate students. He developed three farmer friendly technologies, published 25 research papers, 80 popular articles, 20 books in vernacular language for the benefit of scientific and farming community. He has presented research papers in many National and International Conferences and visited more than 17 countries.

Even after his superannuation in the year 2018, Dr. Patil continued to serve farming community; he joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka as an Officer on Special Duty to Minister for Agriculture,. He has been dedicating his yeoman services with commitment and concern in technically guiding the honorable ministers for agriculture and assisting the government in envisaging new policies in agriculture.

Dr. Patil has contributed in formulation of Agricultural policies as an Agricultural Expert in more than 10 government committees and presented the vision document on agriculture in Karnataka till 2025. Dr. Patil’s service and his contributions as a scientist, as an administrator and as a policy maker has brought him more than 20 laurels, awards and recognitions.

Esayas Woldesenbet is an Ecologist and conservation Biologist, earned PhD and MSc in Ecological Sciences from college of natural science, Addis Ababa University. Besides, she earned M. A. in Project Management from School of Commerce, Addis Ababa University.

Served in both governmental and nom-governmental organization and involved in leading & managing projects mainly focused on Natural Resource Management, Food security & Livelihood, Climate change, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Gender, Economic Empowerment & Development. Dr. Kalkidan had been working in different position including: Country Director, Project Manager, Policy Advisor, National Chapter Advisor, Lecturer and researcher. Currently, Dr. Kalkidan is working as a consultant and a master trainer at Kal consulting.

The recipient of several accolades including 2020 International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) from US State Department, 2023 Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) at the Rausser College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley, 2023 Women and Enterprise Development from Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), India. She also received different award in volunteering and delivering training for the community. Dr. Kalkidan is one of the founder and board member of US Exchange Alumni of Ethiopia.