Our Speakers

Loes Damhof

Loes Damhof holds the UNESCO Chair in Futures Literacy and was named Lecturer of the Year across all higher education institutions in the Netherlands, recognized for her innovative teaching practices and deep passion for learning.

Beyond her academic work, Loes consults and delivers training for international organizations including FutureWomenX, One Resilient Earth, UNESCO, UNFCCC, Climate-KIC, CIFS, MOTI, and Oxfam. She facilitates Futures Literacy Labs around the world, engaging participants in fundamental questions related to gender equality, decolonization, migration, climate change, and the role of technology in shaping our futures.

Ben Robinson

Ben Robinson is the founder of Proud Robinson + Partners, an award-winning creative agency recognized for its culture-first approach to designing campaigns that drive measurable change in behavior and perception. With over 25 years of experience in strategic communications, Ben has led impactful initiatives for both public and private institutions.

He is currently completing his postdoctoral research at the University of Sussex, where he explores how immersive experiences can drive meaningful and measurable change in response to the global climate crisis.