2026
H.E. Bareo Hassen
His Excellency Bareo Hassen is currently serving as the State Minister of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics. During his time in the Ministry, he has provided leadership and oversight for national non-motorized transport (NMT) initiatives across Ethiopia, contributing to the development of high-quality walkways and bicycle tracks in several cities, including…
Antti Koulumies
Antti Koulumies is the CEO of Terrafame. Antti and his team are focused on guiding the company through a pivotal phase of transformation and growth. Their mission is to strengthen Terrafame’s role as a key European player in the critical minerals value chain. Antti has a background at McKinsey & Company, Outotec…
Raed Kadri
Raed Kadri is the driving force behind the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN). With a vision for propelling Ontario to the forefront of the global automotive and mobility sector, Raed is a dynamic leader, spearheading strategic initiatives that shape the future of transportation. Under his leadership, Raed has championed programs that accelerate the…
Ethiopia’s bold electric leap
Ethiopia became the world’s first country to ban imports of petrol and diesel cars in 2024, cutting fuel costs and accelerating a nationwide shift to electric mobility. The policy, is already reshaping transport across the country.
Ingrid Tungen
Ingrid Tungen (NO), Head of Deforestation‑free Markets, Rainforest Foundation Norway. Ingrid Tungen leads the Deforestation‑free Markets team at Rainforest Foundation Norway, an international organization aiming to preserve the world’s remaining contiguous rainforest, where she works to reduce global deforestation driven by commercial actors and the demands from the global market. In her…
Jasmine Puteri
Jasmine Puteri is Senior Advisor on Supply Chains in the Deforestation-Free Markets team at Rainforest Foundation Norway. Formerly a Senior Advisor on the Indonesia team, she has deep knowledge and extensive experience working on drivers of deforestation and forest-risk commodities in Indonesia. Jasmine has 15 years of experience in the sector and…
Joris Laponder
As Zaptec’s Chief Commercial Officer, Joris Laponder is spearheading the company’s commercial expansion across Europe. With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector and a background in leading sustainable energy and e-mobility at Eneco, he brings deep insight into the energy transition. By driving Zaptec’s European growth strategy — leveraging…
Restu Diantina
Restu Diantina is a communications strategist and former investigative journalist with over 10 ten years of experience, currently working with the Indonesian environmental organization Satya Bumi. She leads strategic communications and advocacy campaigns on issues related to energy transition, electric mobility, and environmental governance. With a background in investigative journalism, Restu brings a strong storytelling approach to…
Hosaena A. Samuel
Hosaena A. Samuel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eazy Power PLC, Ethiopia’s first private EV charging operator licensed by the Petroleum and Energy Authority. She is a leading voice in the deployment of charging infrastructure in one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing electric mobility markets. Hosaena has led the rollout of…