Co-chair & Keynote
Our distinguished co-chairs and keynote speakers are eminent leaders in their academic disciplines.
The EST:2026 is anchored by distinguished thought leaders and world-class researchers who set the intellectual agenda for the event.
Chair
Prof. Arthur Pendelton
Conference Chair
University of Oxford
Prof. Pendelton is a distinguished researcher and thought leader with over 30 years of experience in economic policy and management strategy. He has authored multiple seminal books and served on the advisory boards of several Fortune 500 companies.
Co-Chair
Dr. Maria Gonzalez
Conference Co-Chair
Stanford University
Dr. Gonzalez specializes in digital transformation and organizational resilience. She leads the Innovation Lab at Stanford and has previously spearheaded global strategy initiatives at leading tech firms.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Mark Thompson
Keynote Speaker
Global Finance Institute
Prof. Sarah Chen
Keynote Speaker
Asia Pacific Institute
Plenary Speaker
Dr. Michael Ross
Plenary Speaker
Tech Solutions Innovations
Prof. Emily Hughes
Plenary Speaker
London School of Economics
Session Chair
Ms. Linda Green
Session Chair
Eco Ventures Capital
Dr. Robert Chen
Session Chair
Singapore National University
Prof. Alan Turing
Session Chair
Computing Innovations Lab
Presenters
Dr. James Carter
Presenter
Innovation Hub Research
Prof. Elena Rodriguez
Presenter
University of Barcelona
Dr. William Stark
Presenter
Stark Industries Research
Ms. Chloe O'Brian
Presenter
Cyber Security Consortium
Prof. Charles Xavier
Presenter
Genome Institute
Dr. Bruce Wayne
Presenter
Wayne Enterprises Analytics
Interested in speaking at the conference?
Qualified researchers with a strong publication record are invited to express interest in keynote or panel speaking opportunities.