Dr. Piotr A. Pyszkowski is the Executive Director of Tequma AG, Switzerland, with over 30 years of experience in digital transformation, technology strategy, and operational excellence. He specializes in legacy modernization, IT operating model redesign, digital maturity enhancement, and value creation for private equity portfolios. His expertise includes M&A, technology due diligence, post-merger integration, and organizational governance. With a strong focus on innovation and strategic leadership, he helps organizations build resilient technology foundations that drive sustainable growth and long-term business success.

Ms. Magdalena Pyszkowski is an accomplished innovation and sustainability leader with over 20 years of international experience in the construction and building products industries. She currently drives development and innovation at the intersection of sustainability, manufacturing, and digital transformation. As Global Head of Market Management at Knauf Insulation, she has led global market development strategies, product lifecycle digitalization, and portfolio governance, aligning business growth with sustainability objectives. Previously, at Bouygues Construction, she spearheaded global BIM implementation, digital transformation initiatives, and collaborative R&D programs with leading universities and startups. She is also actively involved in industry leadership through building SMART International and serves as President of the WICCI Poland-India Foundation, promoting entrepreneurship and women’s leadership. Her expertise includes innovation strategy, sustainable materials, circular economy, product lifecycle management, and international business development.

Dr. Marsha Anderson Bomar is the Transportation Strategic Advisor at GHD, Inc. and former Interim Commissioner of the Atlanta Department of Transportation. She previously served as Assistant General Manager for Capital Program Delivery at MARTA and founded Street Smarts, Inc. and Data Smarts, Inc., both later acquired by Stantec. A distinguished leader in transportation engineering, she is the Global President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), International Past President of the Institute of Transportation Professionals, and Past President of ASCE’s Transportation & Development Institute. She has also served on the Transportation Research Board Executive Committee representing the National Academy of Engineering. Dr. Anderson Bomar holds degrees in Mathematics, Transportation Planning and Engineering, Civil Engineering, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. She is widely recognized for her outstanding contributions to transportation infrastructure, engineering leadership, and public service.

Celestino Soddu is a renowned architect and senior academic, serving as Professor of Architectural Design at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. He is the founder and former Director of the Generative Design Lab and a pioneer in the field of Generative Design and Generative Art. With decades of experience in architecture, urban design, and computational design, his research focuses on AI-driven generative processes, morphogenetic design, and complex systems in architecture. He is also the Chairman of the international Generative Art Conference and has contributed extensively to global research, teaching, and innovation in design technologies.

Prof. Ute Schneider is an accomplished architect, urban planner, and academic with over 25 years of international experience in urban design and city development. She serves as Partner and Director at KCAP Architects & Planners, Zurich, leading major projects in master planning, transit-oriented development, and urban transformation. Since 2021, she has been Professor of Urban Design at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien). Prior to joining KCAP, she co-founded zipherspaceworks and established her own practice, umaschneider architecture | urban design. She also worked with Neutelings Riedijk Architects in Rotterdam. Prof. Schneider is widely recognized for her contributions to sustainable urban development and has played a key role in internationally acclaimed projects across Europe and Asia. She is a frequent speaker, researcher, and advisor in the fields of architecture, urban planning, and city design.

Fioralba Vela is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economy, University of Vlora “Ismail Qemali”, Albania, with extensive expertise in business administration, public administration, tourism management, quality management, and organizational behavior. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Tirana and a Master’s degree in Management, Economics and Law of Territorial Governance in the European Union from LIUC University and the University of Bari, Italy. Currently serving as Head of the Business Department and Coordinator of the SMART CITY HUB at the University of Vlora, she has also held leadership roles including Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economy. Dr. Vela is actively involved in international academic collaborations, European Union-funded projects, and quality assurance initiatives in higher education. Her research and professional contributions span smart cities, innovation management, public administration, and sustainable development, with numerous publications and presentations at international conferences worldwide.