20 years’ experience in Africa and Europe focused on counter wildlife trafficking and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation programmes. Former Director at Lilongwe Wildlife Trust and Country Director for the International Conservation Caucus Foundation in Malawi.

Over 30 years of experience in elephant and wildlife management. Previously oversaw the care of elephants and hoofstock at Longleat Safari Park in the UK. Served for five years as Elephant Welfare Advisor for Animals Asia in Vietnam.

Managing Partner at European Wildlife Vets and Head of the Animal Department at Badoca Safari park. Lecturer at Lusofona University of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinarian Consultant at several private farms, including previous care of elephants in Portugal.

Over 20 years of experience working with captive wildlife, including elephants. Supported Gail Laule for many years improving the conditions of captive wildlife with the Mandai Wildlife Group.

Twenty years’ experience in farm management, operations, and tourism with a degree in Agronomical Engineering.

More than 20 years of Development experience including the Smithsonian Institution, Boston University, Harvard Medical School and Mass Audubon.

Project Manager for Rewilding Portugal; MA in Zoology; 5 yrs as technical advisor for Free the Bears, Vietnam, and Iberian Lynx reintroduction project   

Environmentalist specialising in conception and delivery of large-scale outdoor art exhibitions, through which she has raised over $20m for wildlife corridors, human-wildlife coexistence projects, and ecosystem restoration.  Co-founder of Elephant Family USA and Platform Earth.

Background in investment banking and e-commerce, and has a deep passion for conservation.  She is now dedicated to supporting conservation initiatives and entrepreneurial ventures worldwide.

Financier, environmentalist & philanthropist.  Co-founder and Chief Executive of Menhaden PLC. Chair of Conservation Environment Network. Former Non-Executive Director of Defra.

Social scientist with over 25 years of experience in public policy, she has held leadership roles as Minister of Culture, Secretary of State for Administrative Modernization, and City Councilor in Lisbon. Co-founder of Fundação FUTURA, serves on the board of Rewilding Portugal, and collaborates with Fundação Joana Vasconcelos.

Creative entrepreneur and author with over 20 years of experience in the event and design industries. Founder of Julie Deffense Artistry, she has built successful businesses in the US and Portugal, mentored creative professionals, and has a passion for connecting people across cultures.

Entrepreneurs, creative directors, and product innovators whose work spans concept development, marketing, manufacturing, and brand strategy across multiple industries. Based in Portugal, they are actively engaged in art development, community-building, philanthropy, and creative initiatives.