Our Speakers

Our Musical Guest

Shishani

Shishani is a multi-award-winning artist, speaker and activist whose versatility in music transcends genres and cultures. Coming from both African and European descent, they are constantly creating new ways to bring these worlds together. Deeply rooted in soul, indie, R&B, hip-hop and jazz, Shishani continuously explores musical heritage from their motherland of Namibia.

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.

Indy Johar

Indy Johar is an architect, social innovator, and co-founder of Dark Matter Labs, Architecture 00, and Impact Hub. He has been recognized internationally for his pioneering work at the intersection of design, governance, and systemic change.

Indy advises governments, cities, and institutions worldwide on building the infrastructures of the future, from financing models and governance systems to the role of technology in creating inclusive and resilient societies. He is a thought leader in futures literacy and long-term systems transformation, regularly contributing to global forums, research initiatives, and innovation networks focused on reimagining the foundations of our economy and democracy.

Past Contributors