Featured experts
Cristina Andersson
Expert in AI & Robotics
Develor Productions Oy
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Cristina Andersson is an entrepreneur and nonfiction writer, as well as a strategic developer of robotics. He has worked as an expert in various national and EU organizations. Cristina was a member of the artificial intelligence 4.0 steering group initiated by the Ministry of Labor and the Economy and the chairman of its green transition working group. She is part of the Nordic Council of Ministers' expert group on artificial intelligence ethics. Cristina is particularly interested in the future of work, entrepreneurship, the future of technology - including quantum technology - and the utilization of technology in sustainable development and as a success factor for companies.
Charlotte Levionnois
Manager in International Development
PwC
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I am Charlotte Levionnois, a seasoned Manager at PwC Advisory France & Maghreb, specializing in migration, gender, and social inclusion across emerging and developing regions. With over 12 years in international development, I led impactful initiatives at OECD, focusing on migration policies, diasporas, and labor market integration, with a keen interest in gender dynamics. My PhD in Economics from Sorbonne and collaborations with institutions like Columbia University shaped my expertise in migration, skills, and labor market inequalities. I've authored numerous publications and led projects with donors like IOM and World Bank, emphasizing robust analytical skills and policy recommendations in migration and gender issues.
Lucy Murdoch
MD Global Corporate Citizenship
Accenture
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Lucy is responsible for innovating and delivering Accenture’s Global Corporate Citizenship and social impact programmes, in partnership with non-profits and other ecosystem partners around the world. Under the banner of the ‘Skills to Succeed’ programme, Accenture equips people with the skills to get a job or start a business, with a particular focus on enabling people of all backgrounds, including migrants and refugees, to thrive in the digital economy. A key focus area is currently on the implications and applications of Generative AI in a social impact setting. Lucy has a degree in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh and lives in France with her husband and daughter.
Stephanie Camarena
Founder
Source Transitions
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Stephanie Camarena is the founder of Source Transitions where she helps businesses and organisations detect, shape, and deliver differentiated perspectives on sustainability. She partners with clients to design transformative solutions with artificial intelligence for sustainability impact, and ensure they are delivered in a fair and ethically responsible manner. Stephanie is also on the board of several startups where she helps guide product and service development towards sustainable transitions impact. Stephanie’s doctoral research at RMIT in Melbourne Australia leverages artificial intelligence with a human-centered focus to transition food systems. Practical outcomes of her research influenced institutional food programmes, digital agriculture research, farmers’ markets, systems thinking, interaction design, and design innovation. Finally, Stephanie volunteers with the Banksia Foundation where she is a domain-expert judge for sustainability awards, co-chairs the committee on farmlands and grasslands in the IEEE Planet Positive 2030 design framework and is a Responsible AI practitioner within the Australian CSIRO AI ecosystem.
Manuel Lopez Restrepo
Programme Jeunes Talents
Association Yojoa
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Having arrived as a political refugee from Colombia, I have spent most of my life in Switzerland. Having followed a traditional educational path, I have always been interested in the topic of migration and have consistently worked with migrants and refugees in Geneva.
Valentina Primo
CEO
Startups Without Borders
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Valentina Primo is the founder and CEO of Startups Without Borders, an Advisor for SXSW Pitch and Board Member of Roma Startup. Her company, Startups Without Borders, builds world-class events, entrepreneurship programs and media where diversity takes center stage, providing a space for migrant, refugee and local entrepreneurs to thrive. The platform has trained over 7,800 entrepreneurs and its annual Startups Without Borders Summit was featured amongst the world's Top 60 startup events.
Lorraine Charles
Executive Director
Na'amal
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Lorraine Charles is a social entrepreneur and a researcher. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Na'amal, which facilitates remote work in the digital economy for displaced people She is a Research Associate for the Centre for Business Research, University of Cambridge. Her primary areas of research digital livelihoods for refugees, exploring the future of work and digitalisation will impact the way work is viewed and how it will be performed for displaced populations and is a Consultant at the International Labour Organization. She is also a member the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Technical Advisory Committee for ReBuild, their East Africa livelihood programme.
Maria Mexi
Senior Adviser, Labour & Social Policy
TASC Platform
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Dr. Maria Mexi is a leading expert on labour migration and the future of work. Her research focuses on migrants’ rights, social dialogue, the gig economy, AI/digitalization and the welfare state. She has led numerous international projects funded by the EU and Swiss agencies and coordinated research consortia of European universities/think tanks. She advises major IOs such as the ILO, the UN, governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations. A prolific author, her forthcoming ILO policy brief on “Social Dialogue and Labour Migration Governance” and her edited volume "Social Dialogue in the Gig Economy" offer vital perspectives for an inclusive future of work.
Dan Stein
Entrepreneur / Consultant
Cuisine Lab
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Dan Stein is a social entrepreneur and educator. He is the co-founder of Cuisine Lab, a social enterprise that trains and creates livelihoods for refugees through celebrating culture and emphasizing sustainability. With 20+ years of experience in creating organizations and businesses, he provides expert advice and support to startups and organizations in the fields of organizational and business development, operations, and finance. He combines his expertise in systems- and human-centered design thinking to explore possibilities and solutions to complex challenges.
Dmitry Grozoubinski
Executive Director
Geneva Trade Platform
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Dmitry Grozoubinski is a former Australian trade negotiator and the Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform. He has trained hundreds of government negotiators, civil servants and corporate officers all over the world in how trade policy works, how trade agreements are negotiated and how those on the outside can shape their outcomes. Known for his ability to explain the complexities of trade and economics accessibly, Dmitry has been extensively quoted in the media: from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, to Time Magazine and the Economist. His first book is called “Why Politicians Lie About Trade... and what you need to know about it.”
Megan Mitchell
Associate Director, Pathways for Talent
MIT Jameel World Education Lab
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Megan Mitchell is Associate Director, Pathways for Talent at MIT’s Jameel World Education Lab. Pathways for Talent enables new onramps to educational and professional opportunities for learners. Building on the work of MIT Refugee Action Hub and the Migration Summit, a centerpiece of Pathways for Talent is the MIT Emerging Talent Certificate in Computer & Data Science, a program leveraging MIT content and resources to enable high-quality learning experiences for talented learners including refugees, migrants, and low-income students from marginalized backgrounds. Previously, Megan was Director, Fellowship and Student Programs for the Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at MIT and a Lecturer at MIT Sloan. Megan’s career spans 20+ years in the higher education and program development spaces.
Artistic features
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Armel Osee
SONGWRITER, KORA MUSICAN
Armel Osée, born in Abidjan to Beninese parents, is a Kora player, singer, and composer. He combines his ethnomusicology expertise with a humanist Christian spirituality, performing across Europe and celebrating African musical traditions.
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Anne-Raphaelle DE BARMON
FOUNDER & GRAPHIC RECODER
Anne-Raphaëlle de Barmon, a Master in Management graduate with a talent for quick pencil strokes, combines business acumen and creativity as a graphic recorder. She translates concepts into visuals, contributing to a more visual, creative, and human-friendly future of work.
TASC TEAM
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CEDRIC DUPONT
Prof., International Relations & Political Science, Geneva Graduate Institute
Co-chair, TASC Platform
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GUDELA GROTE
Prof., Work Organizational Psychology, ETH Zürich
Co-Chair, TASC Platform
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KITRHONA CERRI
Executive Director
TASC Platform
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YASMEEN CHAUDHRY
Programme Manager
TASC Platform
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Joanita Kalibala
Events and Communications Manager
TASC Platform
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MICHELLE OLGUIN FLUCKLIGER
Photographer, content creator and editor for videos
Geneva Graduate Institute
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Joan Okitoi-Hesig
Communications Officer
GTP Platform
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Leo Chauvin Morisse
Coordinateur logistiqueCoordinateur logistique
Centre for Trade and Economic Integration (CTEI) - Geneva Graduate Institute
Future Leaders
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Hailey Bennett
MA student in International Development Studies specializing in Migration, Mobilities, and Boundaries. Completed thesis on migration's impact on queer identity formation, focusing on economic challenges and future technology's impact.
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Killian Foloppe
Master’s candidate at the Geneva Graduate Institute focused on mobility and migration. Researched digital technologies in smart cities and ethical AI in humanitarian settings.
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Dabeen Hyun
Fourth-year psychology student at the University of British Columbia. Interested in educational psychology, balancing technology in education, and the impacts of AI on daily life.
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Simon Kyeremeh
Master’s student in International and Development Studies at the Geneva Graduate Institute. Focuses on African politics, food security, critical minerals, and AI for societal change.
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Shalaka Pathak
Master’s student in International and Development Studies at the Geneva Graduate Institute, focusing on Conflict, Peace, and Security. Studied AI and human rights, with interests in humanitarian intervention and AI's impact on migration.
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Giulio Ratto
Master's student in International Law at IHEID, specializing in International Human Rights Law. Advocates for social justice and fair treatment of low-skilled migrants.
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Gabriele Toso
Interested in migration, with experience working in migrant reception centers. Finds AI interesting but remains skeptical about its potential.
