EILEEN AKBARALY

Eileen founded Made For A Woman, Madagascar’s first woman-led social enterprise, empowering over 900 vulnerable artisans and redefining luxury through dignity, transparency, and a traceable supply chain.

ABDULAZIZ ALSUNUSI

Abdulaziz develops programmes that connect master craftspeople with contemporary markets. His work centers on preserving traditional arts and craft, and on bridging creativity with heritage, and cultural roots with contemporary expression.

RICCARDO ANGELONI

A trained violin maker specialised in the conservation and restoration of musical instruments, Riccardo Angeloni is the curator of the Museo del Violino in Cremona, where his focus is on bridging cultural history with traditional and contemporary, science-based conservation practices.

NUNO BARRA

Nuno leads marketing, product design and ecommerce for Vista Alegre, one of Portugal's most storied porcelain manufacturers, celebrated worldwide for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative collaborations.

NICOLAS BOS

MARCANTONIO BRANDOLINI D'ADDA

Marcantonio is an artist and entrepreneur whose sculptures are exhibited internationally, and the CEO of Laguna~B, the Venetian glass company founded by his mother, Marie Brandolini, in 1994.

Francesca Colombo

A senior leader in Italy's cultural sector, Francesca currently serves as General and Cultural Director of BAM, an innovative public-private partnership dedicated to activating a major public space for urban regeneration and contemporary cultural production.

MICHAEL DIAZ-GRIFFITH

Michael heads the Design Leadership Network, a professional association whose members include the founders and leaders of top interior design, architecture, and landscape architecture studios.

AISSA DIONE

Aissa is a designer, artist, and gallerist who founded Aissa Dione Tissus, modernising traditional Senegalese textiles for global luxury markets while championing the preservation and transmission of African craftsmanship.

PEDRO DUARTE

As Mayor of Porto, Pedro combines extensive public service experience, including a term as Portugal's Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and 13 years in senior technology roles. He champions culture and craftsmanship for Porto's future, home to a UNESCO World Heritage historic centre.

SILVIO DULINSKY

Silvio serves as the Deputy Secretary-General of the International Organization for Standardization, which brings together global experts to agree on ISO standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality products and services.

BÉNÉDICTE EPINAY

Bénédicte leads Comité Colbert, founded in 1954 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain, which represents over 100 French and European luxury maisons and aims to promote French craftsmanship and savoir-faire.

JEAN-NOËL KAPFERER

Jean-Noël is a HEC Paris Emeritus Professor and a globally renowned authority on luxury. He is a co-author of "The Luxury Strategy" and has published over 100 articles on brand management. He leads executive seminars on the challenges impacting the high-end market.

STEFANIA LAZZARONI

Stefania is the CEO of Fondazione Altagamma, which unites over 150 of Italy's high-end cultural and creative companies across the fashion, design, jewellery, food and hospitality sectors to catalyse their growth and promote the luxury sector.

PENELOPE LUK

Penelope is the Creative Director and founding member of Crafts on Peel, a Hong Kong non-profit dedicated to reviving and perpetuating traditional craft in a modern context by bringing artisans together through thematic exhibitions, workshops and global collaborations.

GIOVANNA MARCHELLO

Giovanna is a senior independent consultant and researcher in applied arts and creative industries. She developed collaborative projects with artisans for Homo Faber 2024 and 2026 and co-authored "A Master's Touch", which identified craftsmanship excellence criteria.​

CLARE MATTERSON CBE

Clare heads the Royal Horticultural Society, the UK’s leading gardening charity, which inspires millions through ground-breaking horticultural research, access to national gardens, and shows such as the internationally renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

ZESTY MEYERS

Zesty is the founder of the gallery R & Company, one of the most prominent design galleries globally, known for renewing interest in collectable design. He also created the B Team art group, pioneering the integration of craft, fine art and performance.

STEFANO MICELLI

A Professor at Ca’ Foscari University, Stefano conducts research at the intersection of craftsmanship, manufacturing, design, innovation, and digital technology.

CHAHAN MINASSIAN

Chahan is a prominent interior designer, gallery owner, and collector, who has led international luxury residential projects and prestigious hotel renovations for 30 years. He has recently completed a collaboration with Fortuny in Venice. Photo credit: Joanporcelstudio

BÉNÉDICTE DE MONTLAUR

Bénédicte is President and CEO of World Monuments Fund, the leading organisation dedicated to safeguarding irreplaceable heritage. With a background that spans diplomacy and culture, she leads the team across over 50 projects around the globe.

KAVITA PARMAR

Kavita pioneered fashion traceability and artisan authorship via her IOU Project, linking craftsmanship, ethics, and technology. She is the founder of XTANT, a global gathering celebrating ancestral textile knowledge.

UCHE PEZARD

Uche Pézard is a pioneering luxury business strategist, advisor, investor and author with a 20-year track-record in the business of luxury. She has advised global brands on multi-billion-dollar projects that span 60 countries on six continents.

PIERRE-YVES ROCHON

Pierre-Yves is a celebrated interior designer, who has reimagined timeless interiors for iconic properties around the world, including the Hotel George V in Paris, the Ritz and The Dorchester in London, and the Waldorf Astoria in New York.

ELIOT STEIN

Eliot is a senior BBC journalist, editor and author of the acclaimed book "Custodians of Wonder". He spent eight years traveling globally, profiling craftsmen preserving ancient traditions. His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and National Geographic.

TARUN TAHILIANI

One of India's foremost fashion designers, Tarun redefines couture at the intersection of heritage and contemporary design, collaborating with craftspeople across India to sustain cultural integrity and foster innovation.

KULAPAT YANTRASAST

As one of the most prominent architects in the world, Kulapat has led major projects for institutions including the American Museum of Natural History, the Louvre and The Met, and is currently building the National Museum of India, slated to become the world's largest museum.

EDOARDO ZOSI

Edoardo Zosi has performed with major orchestras including the Berlin Symphony, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, and Lucerne Symphony Orchestra. He has recorded numerous works, including “The Stradivari Session” for Warner Classics. He is the founder of the Adorno Quartet and a violin teacher at the “C. Monteverdi” Conservatory in Cremona.