Ibada Ahmed is a venture capitalist, investor and SGD champion, and a seasoned finance and investment expert in international and African markets. Ibada’s vision is to see private entrepreneurship help end global poverty, and improve food security and living standards for the less advantaged. She supports African entrepreneurship, smart solutions in feeding Africa and raising grants for innovation; while speaking for marginalised women and advocating women’s inclusion agenda and equal pay with national governments.

Pierre-Emmanuel Quirin is a diplomatic and economic advisor with extensive experience in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, in Asia and several Small Island Developing States. He works with a number of international initiatives that are committed to global dialogue and the building of a stronger and more connected world. To this end, Pierre-Emmanuel works closely with governments, global organizations, major businesses and non-governmental organizations, holding important mandates for international foundations, investment funds and other institutions.