Jennifer Potocnik is Managing Director of SISI AG, a German clean‑energy company dedicated to developing next‑generation solutions in renewable energy and sustainability. She leads the company’s management and commercial strategy, playing a central role in scaling SISI AG’s flagship system SOLESY®, which uniquely combines photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, and wind power into a single integrated solution. Jennifer brings a strong focus on impact‑driven entrepreneurship, with a clear mission to improve quality of life through climate‑positive technologies that serve people, nature, and industry alike. She is also an active voice in innovation and leadership forums, sharing practical insights on building sustainable businesses and advancing the energy transition.
Vladimir Bashkov is Co‑Founder and Head of Growth at Warden Machinery, an industrial AI company delivering computer‑vision and deep‑learning solutions for the steel, cement, and mining industries. With over two decades of experience across global enterprises and technology startups, he brings deep expertise in AI‑driven industrial transformation, go‑to‑market strategy, and ecosystem development. At Warden Machinery, Vladimir focuses on applying computer vision and real‑time AI optimization to improve process efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and cut CO₂ emissions in heavy industry.
Dr. Mirko Kovač, Professor at EPFL, is a global leader in aerial robotics and bio‑inspired flying systems. His research unites robotics, aerospace engineering and biology, advancing autonomous systems for complex environments. A key proponent of “Physical AI,” he pioneers flying and soft robots and nature‑inspired deployment technologies, translating cutting‑edge research into real‑world impact across industry, science and emergency response.
Alessandro Rapinese serves as Mayor of the City of Como, representing a city deeply rooted in culture, history, and civic responsibility. Como holds a distinctive place in Europe—not only as a symbol of Italian heritage, but also as a natural meeting point for dialogue, ideas, and international exchange.
Matthias Wendt is Managing Director and Co‑Founder of inno‑focus digital, a German consultancy and software company specialising in industrial digital transformation, IIoT, and digital‑twin solutions for manufacturing. He has led Inno-Focus since the late 1990s, supporting companies across aerospace, composites, and advanced manufacturing in the digitalisation of production processes and industrial value chains. Matthias is a long‑standing contributor to the composites and manufacturing innovation ecosystem, including active leadership roles within Composites United, where he helps shape industry‑wide digitalisation initiatives.
