Prof. Dr. Naglaa Fathy El Dessouky is a Post-Doctoral Fellow Environmental Policy Institute Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada, Post-Doctoral Fellow Public Administration Program University of Ottawa Canada, Post-Doctoral Fellow Department of Political Sciences, Université du Québéc à Montréal (UQAM), Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) in Public Administration and Public Policy Analysis École Nationale d’Administration Publique (ENAP) Université du Québéc, Canada, M.Sc. degree in Public Administration Faculty of Economics & Political Sciences Cairo University Egypt.

Dr. El Dessouky is a Full Professor in Sadat Academy for Management Sciences, Faculty of Management Sciences, Public Administration Department, Cairo, Egypt. Currently, she is affiliated with University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain. She has a vast twenty years of experience, working in different international programs as professor and researcher, e.g. Adjunct Professor Environmental Policy Institute Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada, Adjunct and Visiting Professor University of Ottawa Canada, Researcher Faculty of Political Sciences McGill University, Canada, Visiting Professor Senghor University Egypt and currently affiliated with University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain.

In Addition, she has other academic activities as Professional Lecturer in UNICEF QUEBEC (United Nations children’s fund) Canada, The Institute for Diplomatic Studies Ministry of Foreign Affairs Egypt, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Egypt, the Leadership and Management Development Center the Cabinet of Ministries Egypt, Management Center-The American University in Cairo (AUC) and Faculty Leadership Development Center (FLDC) Cairo University and Ain Shams University Egypt, and The Centre of Community Service and Continuous Learning, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain.

She held several administrative positions such as: Currently she is the Program Coordinator of M.Sc. in HRM, Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business Administration, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain. In SAMS Egypt she was Deputy Director of the Consultancy Research and Development Center-CRDC, Director of the Quality Assurance Unit, General Program coordinator of the American program SAMS and University of Toledo (UT) College of Business Administration (COBA) USA, and General Coordinator of the English program-SAMS. In addition, she held the position of Executive Director of the Egyptian Women Economic Empowerment Initiative funded by UN Women in collaboration with the ministry of Manpower and Emigration in Egypt. Moreover, she was the general director and professional trainer for the program of “Public Policy Analysis and Governmental Program Evaluation for The Egyptian Governorates’ Sustainability” as part for her task being a consultant for the Ministry of State for Administrative Development in Egypt. Also, she was a consultant for the project of “Decentralization” for the Ministry of Environment in Egypt – The Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA). In Canada she held different administrative position as Development coordinator of the project of: la Fondation de l’Université du Québec à Montréal, Chair of the Academic and Professional Commission of the African Network for the Environment (Réseau Africain en Environnement (RAE) Université du Québéc à Montréal (UQAM). In University of Bahrain, Bahrain, she is chair and member in different committees, such as the Department Graduate Studies Committee, The College Graduate Studies Committee, Scientific Research Committee, College Moderation Committee, Quality Assurance and Accreditation Committee, Student Advising and Examination Committee, Events Committee, and Peer-Review Committee of Portfolio for Quality Assurance and Accreditation.

She also expanded her career further into consultancy and training activities in the Institutional Reform and Sustainable Development as well as in many soft skills training programs. Moreover, she is an academic reviewer in different international peer-reviewed journals, and she has been a chair and keynote speaker for different programs and sessions of several national and international conferences. Dr. El Dessouky is a supervisor of a good number of national and international theses for master’s and Ph.D. degrees.
She has several international publications and book reviews, and her work covers a wide range of topics related to Green Economy Policy, Environmental and Energy Policy, International and local Governance, Public Administration and Public Management, Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation, Corporate Social Responsibility, Virtual Organizations, SDGs and Sustainability, Education Reform Policy for Quality and Accreditation, as well as many topics related to Management Sciences. She is a holder of distinguished international scholarships, fellowships and awards related to her academic and research work. In 2016, Dr. El Dessouky was granted the award of Venus International Faculty Award as an “Outstanding Faculty Member”. In 2018, she was granted the prestigious award of Venus International Women Awards-VIWA 2018. She has been selected as an “Outstanding Woman in Management” for her initiatives and developments in the field of Public Administration and Public Policy. In 2022, she has been nominated and selected for the 7th Venus International Women Awards – VIWA 2022 as an “Outstanding Women in Management”.

Mr. Hamza Nidaazzi is a Ph.D. in Management and Researcher in the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Research and Studies in Management of Organizations and Business Law (LIRE-MD) at Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, specializing in family businesses and corporation strategy. His doctoral thesis explored the dimensions of organizational conservatism in family businesses and was awarded Summa Cum Laude and AMCCA's Certificate of Excellence. His research interests include strategic management and organizational culture, particularly within family businesses. He has authored several publications in these areas, contributing to the academic understanding of family firm dynamics. In addition to his research, he is actively involved in academic circles, engaging in discussions and initiatives that support the development of social sciences.

Prof. Pradip Kumar Mitra is a distinguished professional in the realms of finance, academia, and
research. He holds a postgraduate degree in management with a specialization in finance and a
Chartered Financial Analyst. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, focusing on sustainability reporting for the Indian Chemical Industry.
With over 12 years of corporate experience in financial services, particularly in the capital market and risk management, has contributed to the success of some renowned companies in India in the financial services industry dealing in the Indian Capital Market. His expertise extends to teaching, where he has dedicated 16 years to postgraduate education, imparting knowledge on subjects such as Security Analysis Portfolio Management, Derivatives and Risk Management, and International Finance.

A prolific researcher, he has published papers in esteemed management journals nationally and
internationally, showcasing his dedication to the fields of quantitative finance and sustainability
reporting. His commitment to education is further demonstrated through consulting, advisory, and training on financial market courses. Notably, he has played a pivotal role also in outcome-based education and national-level accreditation at various colleges in Mumbai India.
He has received the “Best Finance Teachers of India Award” from the Association of Wealth Management Institute of India in 2021, and he has also received the Research Excellence Award from the Institute of Scholars, Department of Awards, Bangalore.

He is not only an accomplished professional in finance and academia but also a dedicated researcher and mentor. His multifaceted contributions have left an indelible mark on the realms of education research, and sustainable development.

Tomasz Balcerzak, PhD. Eng. Pilot: Assistant Professor at Lazarski University, CEO of Wademekum and Aerospace Technology, Expert European Commission Research Executive Agency (REA), Expert of European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency. Extensive experience in the aviation industry and project management. Few times airline CEO or COO, founder and co-founder of several companies. Author and coauthor over 50 publications. Specializes in transportation, logistics, aviation and space.

Małgorzata Żmigrodzka, Ph.D. in social sciences, postgraduate MBA, LL.M. and master degree at the University of Warsaw. Assistant professor at the Air Force University in Dęblin. Member of the editorial team of the Scientific Journal Security and Logistics. She has extensive experience in implementing innovative research and training projects, with a particular focus on shaping safety culture in both state and commercial organizations. Her research interests include the new technology: ML,VR, AI, unmanned aerial systems.

Dr. Rahimi A. Rahman is the Deputy Director at the Innovation and Commercialization Management Center and Associate Professor of Construction Project Management at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah. Holding a Ph.D. from Arizona State University, he boasts a rich academic history, including an MEng and BEng in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Saitama University. He serves as a Visiting Professor at Daffodil International University and was affiliated with The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London. His research group focuses on construction project management, exploring decision management methodologies. The upcoming keynote session will delve into decision making in safety management. Dr. Rahman’s achievements include multiple Excellent Paper Awards and recognition as an Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of Architectural Engineering. With 100+ publications, a national technical report, and guidelines to his credit, he’s made significant contributions to the field. Dr. Rahman is also on the Board of Directors at the Association of Engineering, Project, and Production Management (EPPM). He leads with an ethical innovation approach, emphasizing a commitment to advancing industry knowledge responsibly.

Dr. Vadym Mozgovoy holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of
Lausanne, Switzerland (2021). His doctoral thesis, “Physiolytics at the Workplace:
Longitudinal Evaluation of Organizational Effects at Swiss Public Administrations,”
received multiple awards, including the Best Paper Award at the 2019 Swiss
Conference on Data Science, the Best Doctoral Student Conference Paper Award from
the Public and Non-Profit (PNP) Division of the Academy of Management (AOM) in
2021, and the Excellence of Ph.D. Thesis Award from the University of Lausanne in
2022. Alongside his Ph.D., he completed certifications in Machine Learning and Cloud
Computing, building expertise in advanced computational methods.

From March 2023 to February 2024, Dr. Mozgovoy was a Postdoctoral Researcher at
the University of Geneva’s Quality of Life Technologies Lab, where he developed
models and theories to assess employee well-being and the use of wearable
information technologies. He also contributed to Swiss research proposals, authored
scientific articles, and participated in international research collaborations and
conferences. His work involved training in research methodology and programming, as
well as peer review activities.

Since May 2022, Dr. Mozgovoy has been a Visiting Researcher at Vrije Universiteit
Amsterdam, where his focus is on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Statistics in
Organizational Behavior. In 2024, he began teaching and supervising academic papers
for the pre-Master’s program at VU Amsterdam. His research and teaching interests
include Strategy and Organization, Leadership and Change Management, and
Management Consulting.