David Wortley is CEO & Founder of 360in360 Immersive Experiences and a VP of the International Society of Digital Medicine (ISDM). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Commerce and a global thought leader and innovator on enabling technologies for health, education and the environment. He is on the editorial board of the Digital Medicine Journal. He is an Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Visiting Fellow at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at Bournemouth University. As the Founding Director of the Serious Games Institute (SGI) at Coventry University, his team established an International Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Innovation in the field of serious games and immersive technologies for a wide range of applications. His areas of special interest are technologies for preventative healthcare, collaboration, virtual reality and interactive rich media knowledge sharing. He a professional virtual event facilitator, webinar host and publisher

Dr. David Griffin serves as Assistant Chief of Administration for the Charleston Fire Department in South Carolina, USA. With more than two decades of service, he has advanced through every operational rank from Firefighter to Assistant Chief, demonstrating exceptional leadership in emergency services, organizational development, and public safety. A respected educator, author, and international speaker, Dr. Griffin holds a Bachelor’s degree from The Citadel, a Master’s degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership, and a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership and Development. He is the bestselling author of *In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy* and several other publications focused on leadership, resilience, and organizational transformation. Dr. Griffin holds numerous professional certifications, including Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Chief Training Officer (CTO), and is a graduate of prestigious executive leadership programs at Harvard University, Yale University, Cornell University, and the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. As founder of On A Mission Inspirational Speaking, he has delivered keynote presentations and leadership training to more than 500,000 attendees across over 2,000 organizations throughout the United States and internationally, including Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, and Canada. His work focuses on leadership development, organizational excellence, crisis management, and creating positive change following adversity.

Dr. Korchmaros is Director of the University of Arizona’s Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW). Since earning her doctoral degree in Social Psychology with a focus on quantitative research methods in 2003, Dr. Korchmaros has developed, implemented, evaluated, and provided training and technical assistance for multiple grant-funded research projects of importance to populations experiencing health disparities. Her research has focused on treatment models; reduction of risk behaviors; addressing health disparities; and system and policy improvement in such areas as sexual health, substance use and other chronic diseases, and justice-involvement.

Dr. Edyta Skibinska is an internationally recognized public health expert, researcher, speaker, and educator with over 20 years of experience across healthcare, academia, and preventive health transformation. She holds a PhD in Medicine and a Master’s in Public Health from the Medical University of Lodz, Poland, complemented by advanced training in Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Healthcare Management at Yale School of Management. Her research and professional work focus on preventive medicine, women’s health, cervical cancer prevention, lifestyle medicine, longevity, and AI-enabled healthcare systems, exploring how innovation and evidence-based prevention can improve patient outcomes, healthcare efficiency, and long-term population health. She has contributed to scholarly research and publications examining artificial intelligence, digital transformation, healthcare management, ethical healthcare innovation, and public health approaches to disease prevention. As Founder of Longevity Concierge, Dr. Skibinska has created a preventive health and longevity ecosystem designed to help individuals and organizations navigate health with clarity, precision, and trusted guidance. Her work advocates a fundamental shift — from reactive disease management to proactive health optimization. Named among the Global 200 Women Power Leaders 2025 in Education and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Skibinska is a COP28 speaker, contributing to conversations surrounding sustainability, environmental determinants of health, and resilient healthcare systems. She integrates scientific research, health literacy, and human-centered innovation to support healthier individuals and more sustainable healthcare models. Her mission is to open doors to trusted health knowledge, personalized guidance, and prevention-focused solutions — empowering people to take ownership of their long-term wellbeing.

Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, is the Clinical Director of Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, LLC, an Adult and Pediatric Therapy Practice with seven Florida locations. Her practice provides Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Respiratory Therapy services in 26 counties in Florida. Pamela is a student in the University of Indianapolis Doctor of Health Sciences and Master of Public Health programs. She is co-author of Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys To Setting Up Your Therapy Practice and Start Your Engines: A Road Map to Your Clinical Fellowship Year. As a continuing partner with various state agencies, Pamela enjoys empowering individuals to communicate and use their voices within their community.

Making connections in lifestyle medicine: My commitment to promoting the strength of social support in lifestyle medicine and incorporating environmental conservation and education stems from a foundation in health sciences and environmental science and conservation. My work experiences curated my understanding of promoting environmental awareness as essential as health education in lifestyle factors to grow knowledge, skills and health communication that impact environmental health actions, choices in nutrition for a healthy and affordable lifestyle and the economics of living healthy - becoming your own health advocate in your economic terms. Utilizing SEM as a framework to help, support and provide the impetus to address challenges for healthy choices to be sustainable, it starts with you - advocating for a healthier you begins with the foundation you build for yourself from the ground up. Reviewing your “healthy choices” bandwidth in today’s choice economy is essential and leverages your knowledge with data at your fingertips

Dr. Valerie Borum (she/her/hers) joined Toronto Metropolitan University as the new TMU School of Social Work Director in January 2020. She has experience as both a BSSW Program Director and an MSW Program Director. As a social work practitioner, she directed two programs, supervising social work and human service professionals serving persons with intersecting identities (e.g., disability, race/ethnicity, gender, deafness, etc.).

Dr. Jawad Alzeer is a distinguished scientist and researcher at the University of Zurich whose career bridges organic chemistry, molecular biology, and integrative healthcare. Beginning his academic journey at ETH Zurich, Dr. Alzeer made notable contributions to cellulose synthesis, antimalarial drug design at Roche, and targeted gene therapy for cancer. Applying thermodynamic principles to medicine, he pioneered the innovative concepts of Halalopathy and Lifestylopathy. His work redefines health as a dynamic state governed by potential energy and internal entropy, emphasizing how conscious lifestyle choices—such as breathwork, nutrition, movement, and sleep—can restore physiological harmony and prevent chronic disease. As an adjunct professor at Palestine Polytechnic University and founder of the Swiss Scientific Society for Developing Countries, Dr. Alzeer is dedicated to advancing global healthcare, mentoring future professionals, and promoting personalized, scientifically grounded wellness.

Social Reformer, Padwoman, TEDx Speaker, G20 Speaker, Karmaveer Chakra Awardee, Founder - ADiBha She Vision, Gender Equality Advocate, G100 India Country Chair- Equity & Equality, Ananta Aspen Fellow, UN Women SheLeads Fellow, Aspire Circle Fellow, REX Fellow, Asia School of Campaigners Fellow, Human Rights Activist, MHM Educator, Empowerment Coach, State President-Human Rights Council Odisha at Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Council Member-WEF, Founder - ADiBha, Writer

JUDELINE Casimir, MPH is a senior public health educator, consultant, international keynote Speaker, and founder of Casimir Public Health Empowerment LLC, where she leads equity-centered education, training, and systems transformation initiatives. With over a decade of experience across public health education, policy, and community engagement, JUDELINE is nationally recognized for challenging traditional, compliance-driven approaches to public health and replacing them with culturally responsive, community-rooted models that translate knowledge into real-world impact. Her work sits at the intersection of health equity, maternal and mental health, racial justice, and systems change grounded in lived experience and informed by evidence. JUDELINE is a sought-after keynote speaker, trainer, and strategist known for delivering work that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply human. She challenges audiences to interrogate not just what we teach in public health, but how, for whom, and to what end.

Tom Imberechts is a staff member of the Medical Department at AZ Sint-Blasius, a regional hospital in Belgium. He specializes in guiding projects that integrate technology into daily medical practice, focusing on selection, procurement, technical integration, and workflow adaptation. His work ensures that technological innovations, such as post-surgical telemonitoring, are embedded into care processes to improve efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes. Under his coordination, AZ Sint-Blasius became the first hospital in Belgium to implement telemonitoring in an acute care setting, specifically for post-surgical follow-up. This initiative, known as TOTeM, has expanded thanks to government funding to multiple pathologies and hospitals, demonstrating the feasibility of early discharge with safe, remote monitoring. His approach emphasizes standardized implementation methodologies, interoperable systems, and data-driven care pathways to enhance patient autonomy and continuity of care. Tom’s presentation at the conference will highlight how structured telemonitoring can reduce hospital length of stay while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction. His work underscores the importance of collaboration, digital literacy, and governance in scaling innovative healthcare solutions.

Mariano Votta is responsible for EU Affairs at the Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva and Director of its EU branch “Active Citizenship Network”. Passionate about health & consumer issues, Mariano has 25 years of experience in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, communication, European Public Affairs & EU funded-projects. Mariano holds a Degree in Political Science and two post-graduate master's degrees in European Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility. He is also a journalist with more than 50 publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Cathia Jean, MHA, CHES, CSM, is a public health practitioner and educator with more than a decade of experience advancing health protection, regulatory compliance, and community education across Florida.

Athena Hall is originally from Detroit, Michigan, where she led and contributed to numerous public health initiatives with a strong focus on maternal and child health. Her professional experience includes roles at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Detroit Health Department, Ascension Health, Detroit Public Schools, and Wayne State University. She also served as the executive director of Reviv Family Support Foundation while in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hall holds a B.S. in Biology/Pre-Medicine, an M.P.H. in Health Policy, and a Ph.D. in Public Health. As part of her doctoral training, she also completed public health residencies in Madrid and Paris, gaining global perspectives on maternal and child health. She is currently pursuing an M.S. in Psychology at NSU, reflecting her deep commitment to understanding and addressing the emotional and behavioral dimensions of maternal and child health. Her research explores how coping mechanisms shaped by unique lived experiences influence maternal and child health, emotional wellness, and overall community well-being. She is especially passionate about integrating psychology and public health to improve outcomes for all populations.

Raghda Barakat, RD, MPH is a PhD candidate in the Nutrition Department at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Deputy CEO of Niessan Association. A registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience, her work spans clinical nutrition, public health, and policy. Her research focuses on health disparities and the nutrition transition among Arab/Palestinian populations in Israel, with an emphasis on culturally adapted interventions for youth.

Irna Vohra holds a Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) from Gujarat, India, and a Fellowship in Nutrition. She has a strong interest in clinical nutrition and women’s health, with a focus on preventive healthcare and holistic wellbeing. She is currently enrolled in an MSc in Public Health, further expanding her interest in improving population health and health awareness.

Mi'Asia is a public health professional and educator with a strong academic foundation in kinesiology, health promotion, and behavioral health. Her work centers on applying evidence-based approaches to advance health promotion, behavioral health initiatives, and academic success in educational and community-based settings. Mi'Asia has experience in curriculum development, academic writing support, and leadership-focused education. She has contributed to the training and outreach for over 100 community health workers through program support, educational resource development, and culturally responsive materials. As a doctoral student in behavioral health, Mi'Asia’s professional interests include behavioral health promotion, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and integrating mental and behavioral health strategies into public health practice. Her work emphasizes clarity, ethical practice, and sustainable professional growth.