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KATHRYN ALEXANDER is founder of Soil Smart where she promotes communities learning about Regenerative Agriculture and Values. She also runs Bridge 2 Partnership, providing regenerative leadership coaching, consulting, facilitation and training, using tools, techniques and proven methods that facilitate aspiring individuals and organizations to create and lead values-based regenerative businesses and lives. She lives in Spokane, Washington.

Kathryn will be speaking at Honesty, an event organised by the US Values Alliance, on 16th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, and click here to register.

GAVIN ANDREWS is Managing Director for HeartMath in the UK and Ireland. He discovered HeartMath, coherence and heart-based living 14 years ago. Since then, he has found joy, meaning and purpose in sharing the science and practice of coherence with others.In addition to sharing coherence through HeartMath, Gavin also founded WeAddHeart, a growing international movement empowering people to connect with their own hearts and the hearts of others; to live more fully from the heart and to add more heart and coherence to the world.

Gavin will be speaking at Volunteer From Your Heart on 15th October from 20.00 to 20.30 (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information please click here, to register click here.

BRAD ARONSON authored the US national bestseller HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act a Time, which is full of true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. Forbes called HumanKind, “The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years.” HumanKind has been featured in PEOPLE, The Wall Street Journal, FOX, USA Today and others.  Contact Brad at: bradaronson@gmail.com

Brad will be speaking at Be the Story They Tell: Living a Legacy of Kindness Through Moments that Matter which has two sessions on 15th October: the first from 16.00 to 17.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, and to register click here; and then a similar  session a few hours later from 21.00 to 22.00 BST – for more information click here and to register click here.

YASHOVARDHAN AZAD has a wide variety of experiences in national security and governance after nearly 40 years as a career intelligence and law enforcement official. Post retirement he also served as a Central Information Commissioner, adjudicating appeals under the federal Right To Information Act delivering over 8000 judgments. He served as a Special Director in the IB and later appointed as Secretary (Security) to the Government of India. As Secretary, he was the government’s top risk and security official for responsible for protecting the Prime Minister as well as coordinating the national Crisis Management Group on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary.

Yashovardhan will be speaking at India Celebrates World Values Day on 16th October from 11.30 to 12.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to join the event on Zoom click here

DR BETTINA BUABENG BAIDOO is a medical doctor, debate coach, motivational speaker, and author. She graduated from the University of Pretoria with distinction and as the top Family Medicine student. She has a master’s degree in public health from the University of Cape Town which she attended on a Mandela-Rhodes scholarship.  She is co-executive director of the International Working Group for Health System Strengthening. She is also co-founder and editor of the Social Justice Stories series, a collection of short stories written by high school students in South Africa.

Bettina will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

PROFESSOR DR SOMA BANDYOPADHYAY is an author, translator and polyglot is recipient of various prestigious awards including Sahitya Akademi award Meera Smriti Samman (Prayag), Aparajita Best Educationist Award, Raajbhasha Gaurav award ( MHRD), Bharat Gaurav Award (Sneha Foundation). Member of several academic and cultural bodies. Presently is the Vice Chancellor of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University, Kolkata.

Professor Dr Soma will be speaking at India Celebrates World Values Day on 16th October from 11.30 to 12.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to join the event on Zoom click here

MARIE MARTHE BLANC is a Sophrology Practitioner based in Bath, UK, offering individual and group sessions both online and in person, in English or French. She is passionate about making Sophrology accessible to all and regularly runs workshops and wellbeing events for private and corporate clients. Learn more at www.mariemartheblanc.com

Marie-Marthe will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with Marie-Marthe Blanc on 16th October from 09.00 to 09.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

MARINA CANTACUZINO MBE is an author, broadcaster and founder of The Forgiveness Project. Shining a light on restorative processes, the charity works with personal narratives to show how individuals and groups can break cycles of harm, reach across divides, and see humanity in those who have harmed them.

Marina will be speaking at Holding onto Hope on 16th October from 19.00 to 20.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1). For more information click here and to watch the event livestreamed click here.

DR MARINA CASALS SALA is based in Barcelona and works with the International Student Exchange Program with responsibility for setting strategic pathways for ISEP’s presence in Europe and the UK. She has a PhD from the Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milano, a master’s degree from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija in Madrid, and a BA from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. She has more than 22 years’ experience of higher education in Spain, Finland, and Morocco

Marina will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

MR SAUMEN CHAKRABORTY is the Founder of the Good Human Being Index which lies at the confluence of Science, Technology (Al), Philosophy and Spirituality to advance humanity and create a lasting impact on our present and future generations. He is a visionary technology innovator, researcher, founder, mentor, investor and a spiritual learner. He believes that “the ultimate promise of technology is that it will give you complete control over your experiences, your pleasures, your life”.

Mr Saumen will be speaking at India Celebrates World Values Day on 16th October from 11.30 to 12.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to join the event on Zoom click here

HAMNA CHOHAN is from Pakistan and is pursuing a Master’s in International and Development Studies at the Geneva Graduate Institute, with a specialization in Mobilities, Migrations, and Borders. She is particularly interested in questions of peacebuilding, humanitarian standards, and the intersections between global governance and local realities.

Her core value is integrity, which she sees as the foundation for trust in both personal and professional spaces.

 Hamna will be speaking at  Values & Education Interactive Panel Discussion on 16th October from 14.00 to 15.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

PROFESSOR ANN HIGGINS D’ALESSANDRO has been Professor of Psychology at the Applied Developmental Psychology Doctoral Program, Fordham University, New York, for 34 years. She conducts research in school climate and educational interventions, with a focus on social cognitive processes in typical and atypical children and adolescents, and on teachers’ workplace environment. She was previously Senior Researcher for nine years at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Center for Moral Development and Education, conducting research with Lawrence Kohlberg on democratic, civic high school interventions.

Ann will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR. FRANCES DA CUNHA is a trustee for the Human Values in Healthcare Forum and a retired GP. She worked as an inner-city GP for 20 years in London, and 15 years in rural Somerset. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of GP’s and has been involved in medical education and GP higher training. Originally the Clinical Lead and founder of the West Mendip Integrated Health and Well Being Hub, which provides a model of enhanced Primary Care.  Working closely with the Frome Medical Practice, utilising community development, compassionate communities and practices were developed with the aim of attending to “What matters most” to patients.

Frances will be speaking at The Value of Hope:  Discovering and sustaining hope in adversity on 16th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here.

DR. PREEYA DAYA is V20 South Africa Co-Chairperson. She is an educator, researcher, and consultant specialising in Leadership, People Management, and Organisational Behaviour, with a focus on conscious, values-driven leadership and high-performance workplaces. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Cape Town, where her research examined the link between diversity, inclusion, and organisational performance. A Certified Integral Coach and Enneagram Practitioner, she is Academic Director at Achievement Awards Group and Research Associate at the Allan Gray Centre for Values-Based Leadership, and is also a widely published scholar.

Dr Preeya will be speaking at Values20 South Africa Summit Day One on 16th October from 08.00 to 15.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here. She will also be speaking at Values20 South Africa Summit Day Two on 16th October from 08.00 to 15.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR CHRIS DUNCAN is the CEO of Association of Heads of Independent Schools in Australia and former head of several schools. He holds a Masters Degree in International Education Policy from the University of Melbourne, and a PhD in Australian education policy. He is a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Alliance for Values-based Education (GAVE).

Chris will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 08.00 to 09.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

BHAVYA GOEL is from Uttar Pradesh, India, and is a graduate student in International and Development Studies with a specialisation in Gender, Race and Diversity. She has a background in publishing and media production, and hopes work with social and civil agents to address inequalities not just rooted in gender and social bias but those in existing systemic solutions to these prejudices themselves.

Bhavya will be speaking at  Values & Education Interactive Panel Discussion on 16th October from 14.00 to 15.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

EBEN GREENE believes that authentic connection and soul expression are pathways to wholeness and transcendence. As the vision keeper for ShiftUp and the creator of the ValYou symbols, Eben brings a depth of experience to accelerate purposeful growth for individuals and businesses. His top two core ValYous are Courage and Soulove. His “Be You More” mission is all about supporting people to heal, grow and empower themselves.

Eben will be speaking at Be The Change, Take Collective Action on 15th October from 18.00 to 19.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information please click here, and to register click here. He will also be speaking at Partner with Purpose; Re-Energize Your Volunteering Spirit on 15 October from 19.00 to 20.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information please click here and to register click here.

CORINNE GUION is a Sophrologist and Wellbeing & Resilience Coach, experienced manager, coach, and mentor with a career spanning over 25 years, Corinne now works with individuals to help them deal optimally with whatever challenge they are facing. She also champions wellbeing in the workplace, where she runs courses/workshops. She has a private practice in London SW7 and, also works online. https://corinneguion.com/

Corinne will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with Corinne Guion on 16th October from 11.00 to 11.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

JENNY HAASE is a consultant, author, and speaker who creates transformational experiences that inspire connection, trust, and cultural resilience. As founder of Kindness from the Heart, she champions kindness as an essential leadership, community and individual practice, and contributes to global kindness initiatives through her writing, speaking, and collaborative initiatives. Jenny is a co-founder of the k20 Kindness Without Borders Inaugural Summit and was recently appointed to the World Kindness Movement’s leadership team. Contact Jenny at: haase.jenny.17@gmail.com

Jenny will be speaking at Be the Story They Tell: Living a Legacy of Kindness Through Moments that Matter which has two sessions on 15th October: the first from 16.00 to 17.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, and to register click here; and then a similar  session a few hours later from 21.00 to 22.00 BST – for more information click here and to register click here.

ASHOK HANDA is Professor of Vascular Surgery and Director of Teaching in Surgery at Oxford University and Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. He is Co-Director of the Collaborating Centre for Values Based Practice in Health and Social Care based at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, and is responsible for education and research for the centre. He is Fellow in Clinical Medicine and Tutor for Graduates at St Catherine’s College.

Ashok  will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR NEIL HAWKES is well known worldwide as a speaker, educator, broadcaster, author and social commentator. He was co-founder of LivingValues Education, founder of International Values based Trust and its educational arm Values-based Education (VbE), and a co-founder of Global Alliance for Values-based Education. He is one of the UNITAR experts on ethical leadership and is part of the Values20 task group advising the G20 leaders. He has written several books including “From My Heart, transforming lives through values”.

Neil will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

MARYBETH HYLAND, as someone who suffered from people-pleasing, unworthiness and burn out, took a big leap from what was expected of her. She went from corporate to cowgirl. Now living her retirement dream in Idaho 25 years ahead of schedule. Through her Rewilding philosophy, she helps high-achieving women reconnect with their authentic selves and live their values out loud. She is a globally recognized bestselling author, a values-based mindfulness expert, leadership coach, and equine-facilitated

Marybeth will be facilitating Rewilding In Your Values on 15th October from 17.00 BST to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1).  For more information on the event please click here, to register for the event click here.

DR SHANGUFA KAPADIA is Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and Hon. Director of the Women’s Studies Research Center at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India. Her primary interest is in cultural perspectives in human development with special focus on adolescent and youth development, gender and women’s issues, parenting and socialization, morality, and immigration and acculturation. She has significant international cross – cultural research and teaching experience. She is a member of the GAVE Steering Committee.

Shagufa will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 08.00 to 09.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

SHWETA KAPUR has an MBA in International Business and is a Burnout Coach for Women. She is Director at Association of Living Values Education (ALIVE) where she is also an International Facilitator. She is currently the Basic Education Stream Leader for V20 South Africa. She conducts virtual values-based workshops globally and in-person sessions in schools and organizations across South Africa. She is a canvas & resin artist, interior decorator, mother of two, and wife. Her creative pursuits and family life fuel her balance and joy.

Shweta will be speaking at Values-Based Parenting and Caring on 5th October from 10.00 to 11.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here.

SHAILAJA KHAN has 20 years of experience in corporate and consulting roles and is an ICF certified (ACC) Executive Coach and a Systemic Team Coach. She brings contextual knowledge of people development, human resources management, and business partnering across multiple industries in the GCC. With the ability to build stakeholder relationships, she has worked closely with executives to improve their teams’ performance and impact business growth. During her mentoring and coaching journey, she has worked with professionals at all levels to help them challenge the status quo and win positive experiences at work and in life.

Shailaja will be speaking at the Future Values 2025 series of four events on 9th October (“What is Fading?”), 16th of October (“What is Emerging?”), 23rd October (“What is Clashing?”) and 30th October (“What is Timeless?”) all from 14.30 to 16.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1). For more information click here; to join any of these sessions on Zoom click here.

DR NAGAMANI KRISHNAMURTHY FRSA is an Educational Psychologist, Certified Career Coach, and Teacher Trainer with 36 years of expertise. As an RSA Community Leader, FIRE Foundation Innovator, and ICT Connect contributor, she champions a values-driven “Culture of Nurture.” Dr. Nagamani empowers youth and educators through her ‘M POVER’ framework, blending emotional intelligence with career strategy to transform education and help young minds flourish with purpose.

Dr Nagamani will be speaking at Future-Proofing Your Path: Aligning Career Success with 21st-Century Values on 3rd October from 13.00 to 14.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here. She will also be speaking at The Anchor in the Storm: Leveraging Core Values for Educator Resilience on 10th October from 13.00 to 14.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information please click here, to register click here.

SUSAN LEPLAE MILLER is a speaker, author, partnership strategist, and founder of Pieces of I. She helps people and organizations navigate change through values-based action, meaningful partnerships, and self-advocacy. Her work empowers others to know their value, live their values, and create lasting impact.

Susan will be speaking at Partner with Purpose; Re-Energize Your Volunteering Spirit on 15 October from 19.00 to 20.00 (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information please click here and to register click here.

PROF TERRY LOVAT is Emeritus Professor at University of Newcastle (Australia), Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Oxford (UK), Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow (UK), and Adjunct Professor at Royal Roads University (Canada). He is a former Dean of Education and Pro Vice-Chancellor at Newcastle, and has served on many government boards and committees. His research spans across philosophy, theology, and curriculum theory. His most recent research focuses have been on values education and Islam. He was the chief investigator of research and practice projects from the Australian Values Education Program (2003-2010). He is a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Alliance for Values-based Education (GAVE).

Terry will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 08.00 to 09.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR. DUMISANI MAGADLELA is V20 South Africa Solidarity Stream Lead. He is a globally recognised leadership coach, facilitator, and thought leader in Ubuntu-based coaching methodologies, through Ubuntu Intelligence. With a PhD in Behavioural Science and extensive experience in organisational transformation, he has pioneered frameworks that integrate African philosophy with leadership development. As an executive coach and author of *Ubuntu Coaching and Connection Practices for Leader-Managers*, he has mentored business and civil society leaders across sectors, promoting collaborative, human-centred leadership.

Dr Dumisani will be speaking at Values20 South Africa Summit Day One on 16th October from 08.00 to 15.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR PRABODH MISTRY is a qualified biochemical engineer and a technical strategist with over 30 years of experience in R&D and commercialisation. He has worked on many multidisciplinary projects and investment appraisals and has given evidence to the UK House of Lords Select Committee on Science & Technology. He has developed a decision aid methodology, based on values, which is gaining support in wide ranging applications.

Prab will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST(UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;to register click here

THABANI MLILO is V20 South Africa Environmental and Social Sustainability Stream Lead. He is a sustainability strategist with a strong background in environmental governance and responsible resource management. With expertise spanning the mining and energy sectors, he has worked on embedding sustainability into corporate decision-making and policy frameworks. His research and thought leadership focus on balancing economic growth with environmental and social imperatives, ensuring long-term resilience for industries and communities alike. As a speaker and writer, he actively engages in discussions on the intersection of development, sustainability, and equitable resource distribution.

DR SHAZIA MUNIR is a GP in Portsmouth, UK specialising in migrant and refugee health. After GP training at UCLH, London in 2010, Shazia volunteered as GP at Doctors of the World, and worked as a medico-legal report writer for the charity Freedom from Torture. In 2014 Shazia joined the Health Inclusion Team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation, a specialist service for the homeless, refugees and asylum seekers, and was GP Clinical Lead of the asylum seeker service from 2015 – 2023. In 2023 she moved to Portsmouth, working with asylum seekers and carrying out in-reach initial assessments on asylum seekers living in the local Home Office Initial Accommodation.

Shazia will be speaking at The Value of Hope:  Discovering and sustaining hope in adversity on 16th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here.

LIZ MURPHY leads the Sophrology Academy and works as Co-Lead and Sophrologist for a growing initiative providing wellbeing retreats for health and care workers. Liz is also on the Board of the International Sophrology Federation, and a founder member of the UK Values Alliance.

Liz will be speaking at Giving Forward with Sophrology: an embodied practice to reconnect with what really matters – with Liz Murphy on 15th October from 19.00 to 19.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information please click here, to register click here.

MONDE NDLOVU is V20 South Africa Equality Stream Lead. Hi is a strategic thinker and policy advocate focused on economic transformation and inclusive leadership. As Managing Director of the Black Management Forum, he plays a key role in advancing Black leadership and systemic change in South Africa’s corporate landscape. Monde is a prolific writer and comentator, contributing to national discourse on youth empowerment, economic justice, and leadership development. His extensive work in organisational strategy, stakeholder engagement, and governance reflects his commitment to reshaping economic structures for greater equality and sustainable growth.

CHRISTINE NXUMALO is an advocate for justice and mental health in South Africa. She is a communications professional and writer who found her voice through one of the darkest tragedies in the country’s post-apartheid history: the Life Esidimeni tragedy. She was the sister of one of the 144 mental healthcare users who died due to gross negligence and state failure, and became one of the central voices in the fight for justice, battling constant institutional hostility and obstruction.

Christine will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST(UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;to register click here

PROFESSOR SHABINA NISHAT OMAR is Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Directorate of Public Instruction, Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal. She has served for 19 years as Professor of English and Head, Department of English out of which she spent 15 years as Principal-in-Charge in Milli Al-Ameen College (for girls), affiliated to University of Calcutta. She has previously taught in the leading colleges and universities of West Bengal, including St. Xavier’s College and Presidency University and Aliah University. An alumnus of Loreto College, Kolkata, and University of Calcutta, Kolkata, she has numerous national and international publications in books and journals.

Professor Shabina will be speaking at India Celebrates World Values Day on 16th October from 11.30 to 12.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to join the event on Zoom click here

MANDA PATEL is an inspiring teacher and speaker, who has dedicated her life to studying the simple, spiritual truth that lives behind the philosophy of the Brahma Kumaris. She is based in the Global Retreat Centre, near Oxford, where she has played a pivotal role for many years.

Manda will be speaking at Holding onto Hope on 16th October from 19.00 to 20.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1). For more information click here and to watch the event livestreamed click here.

SARAH PENGELLY is Curriculum Developer at Human Values Foundation and has helped produce both The BIG Think values-based programmes: The BIG 3 + ME for Early Years PSED and The BIG 5 for Primary PSHE. She taught in London Primary schools for 12 years, studied for an MA Educational Psychotherapy and previously worked at BBC Creative Services. Sarah is passionate about education equality, pupil voice, teacher wellbeing and the development of the whole-child.

Sarah will be speaking at The BIG 5 for World Values Day: Values for the Future on 16th October from 16.00 to 17.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR MARKANDEY RAI is former staff of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). He retired as the Chief of the U.N. Inter-Agency Coordination, Global Parliamentarians and Trade Unions programme of UN-HABITAT based in Nairobi, Kenya. He has served UN-HABITAT on various positions in the last more than two decades of his service to the United Nations.He has honors to address a number of Parliaments and Global Parliamentarian’s forums. He is holding many prestigious and honorary positions in India and abroad and focusing mainly on Sustainable Urbanization, Blue Economy, Youth and Women empowerment through various programmes to achieve Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

Dr Markandey will be speaking at India Celebrates World Values Day on 16th October from 11.30 to 12.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to join the event on Zoom click here

DAVID ROWSE is Founder President of the registered UK charity Values Education for Life and Editor of Ethos in Education. He has extensive experience in teaching values, both in secondary schools and later as a lecturer at the University of Birmingham, inspired by working with Professor L. Kohlberg at a High School in the Bronx. He is an international speaker and is currently writing a book, “From a Different Perspective” about his experience and work within the field of human development and moral agency.

David will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 08.00 to 09.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

RAQUEL RUBIO is a learning and behavior change expert with over 20 years’ experience in leading and coaching individuals and teams in organisations in various leadership roles in HR talent, leadership development, well-being and inclusion. Raquel is the founder of Art2BeHuman, a movement that aims to empower human beings to live life with more connection, creativity and choice. In addition to her role as a sophrologist, she holds a Master’s in Human Resources & Development and she is an experienced Executive Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, Ashtanga Mysore yoga practitioner and Holistic Well-being Coach. https://www.art2behuman.com/

Raquel will be speaking at Giving Forward with Sophrology: Fill Your Own Cup First – with Raquel Rubio on 15th October from 22.00 to 22.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information please click here; to register please click here

DR. LIBBY SALLNOW is Associate Professor and Head of Department of the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department at University College London. She works as an NHS palliative medicine physician in the community, is guest professor at the End-of-Life Care Research Group at the Vrije Universiteit in Belgium and honorary consultant at the WHO collaborating centre in palliative care in Kerala, India. She has helped to lead and develop new public health approaches to end-of-life care, compassionate communities and social approaches to death, dying and loss for 20 years and is first author of the Lancet Commission on The Value of Death: bringing death back into life (2022).

Libby will be speaking at The Value of Hope:  Discovering and sustaining hope in adversity on 16th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;to register click here.

SHAILEEN SHAH is a Happiness Coach, Speaker and Trainer. He is certified in The Science of Happiness and shares through Happy Life Habits, a business for good. Happy Life Habits Positively Impacts Happiness & Well Being Levels by creatively and uniquely combining Personal Development + The Science of Happiness + Spirituality.

Shaileen will be speaking at What Values Would You Die For? On 16th October from 16.00 to 16.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here. He will be speaking later the same day at Happiness Booster: A Shot of Positivity from 20.00 to 20.45 BST – for more information click here, to register click here.  

TORAL SHAH has an MBA in Retail & Financial Management, and is a Jewellery Designer by profession. She is a Director at Association of Living Values Education (ALIVE) where she is also an International Facilitator. She has led values workshops across India, South Africa, and globally. She is a wife, a mom to two wonderful kids, and someone who loves creativity, hiking, and board games. For her, values aren’t abstract—they shape how we live, love, and lead every single day.

Toral will be speaking at Values-Based Parenting and Caring on 5th October from 10.00 to 11.30 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here.

DR CRAIG SHEALY is Executive Director of the International Beliefs and Values Institute  and developed the Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory.  He leads many international activities including the Cultivating the Globally Sustainable Self Summit Series.  His research has been featured in multiple publications and presentations.  He is a licensed clinical psychologist, a Fulbright Specialist in Japan, and Nehru Chair at M.S. Baroda University in India. He was Professor of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University for over 20 years.

Craig will be speaking at The Future of Education – what sort of world do we want? on 15th October from 17.00 to 18.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

SABHA AL SHERAIFI is an ICF-certified coach (ACC) with global experience across private, semi-private, and non-profit sectors. Currently diving into the world of systemic team coaching to be certified as a Systemic Team Coach by May 2026. As a facilitator and team developer, she has worked with professionals, VIPs, corporations, and families. She brings a holistic understanding of people’s needs, combining coaching, training design, and strategic planning. Passionate about connection and growth, she creates engaging spaces for individuals to network, share, and thrive.

Sabha will be speaking at the Future Values 2025 series of four events on 9^th October (“What is Fading?”), 16^th of October (“What is Emerging?”), 23^rd October (“What is Clashing?”) and 30^th October (“What is Timeless?”) all from 14.30 to 16.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1). For more information click here; to join any of these sessions on Zoom click here.

SANDRINE SINGLETON-PERRIN is a Sophrologist and Director of Community Wellbeing at The Weave. She helps entrepreneurs and founders prevent burnout and build sustainable success through mind-body practices that reconnect them to their values and inner resources. Sandrine offers group and individual sessions, both online and in person. See https://sophrologyforlife.com/ and  https://www.wearetheweave.co.uk/

Sandrine will be speaking at From Autopilot to Alignment: A Guided Sophrology Mind-Body Practice – with Sandrine Singleton-Perrin on 16th October from 12.00 to 12.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR SUMAN SOOD is a distinguished educator with over 35 years of experience and currently serves as the Director & Principal of B.D. Memorial School, managing five branches across Kolkata. She also serves as an advisor to BDM International and Indus Valley World School, both K-12 institutions under the same management. Additionally, she is a member of the advisory boards of other illustrious schools. Mrs. Sood led Montessori schools in India to earn the British Council International School Award. Dr. Sood is widely respected for her innovative approach, holistic vision and commitment to nurturing young minds and advancing early childhood education in India.

Dr Suman will be speaking at India Celebrates World Values Day on 16th October from 11.30 to 12.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to join the event on Zoom click here

SASHA STEVENSON leads Section27, a South African human rights organisation that uses the Constitution and the law to realise the rights to health and education and catalyse social justice. She also practises as an attorney and represented families bereaved by the Life Esidimeni disaster, including attempts to prevent the moves of mental health care users into unprepared facilities, at the Life Esidimeni Arbitration, and at the Inquest.

Sasha will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST(UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here

TRISH TONAJ is an author, artist and the founder/host of shareyourstories.online, a global award winning passion project, built on a platform of innovation, collaboration and mentorship. She is a master moderator/interviewer as she shines a light on the people she features in her podcasts through candid conversations that inspire and connect people to their communities with impact.

Trish will be speaking at  Values & Education Interactive Panel Discussion on 16th October from 14.00 to 15.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

ANDREW HEATON TRAVIS is from the United States and is currently a master’s student in International and Development Studies, specializing in Conflict, Peace, and Security at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

Andrew will be speaking at  Values & Education Interactive Panel Discussion on 16th October from 14.00 to 15.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here.

DR WERDIE VAN STADEN is professor of philosophy and psychiatry, and director of the Centre for Ethics and Philosophy of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria. He is honorary psychiatrist at Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, Pretoria, and editor-in-chief of the international journal Philosophy, Psychiatry & Psychology, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. As well as over 100 scholarly articles in medical and philosophy journals and books, he recently co-authored ‘Practising the Mental Health Care Act (2025)’. He is a director of the International College of Person-Centred Medicine, and International Lead at the Collaborating Centre for Values Based Practice, University of Oxford.

Werdie will be speaking at Embedding Values to Improve Quality of Care: A Global Dialogue on 8th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST(UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here;  to register click here

DR RAHUL VARMA is a multifaceted Corporate Executive & Philanthropist with a distinguished career in diverse roles spanning nearly 40 years. A leader whether Corporate or Charity with a strong vision and dedication to his commitments. He has held Strategic Senior Positions with Large Companies in India as Director, CEO and President. Currently heading Several Social Impact Initiatives and Foundations and has been awarded National & International awards for service to Humanity.

Dr Rahul will be speaking at India Celebrates World Values Day on 16th October from 11.30 to 12.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to join the event on Zoom click here

IPEK WILLIAMSON is a Transformation Strategist and Leadership Partner with over 20 years of corporate experience. She guides individuals, teams, and organizations to build resilience, strengthen emotional intelligence, and navigate change with clarity and purpose. As a global meditation teacher on Insight Timer, her 130+ meditations have been played over 350,000 times. Ipek also facilitates impactful workshops, programs, and trainings that support mindful leadership and high-performance cultures rooted in presence and growth.

Ipek will be speaking at Room to Bloom: Bring Your Vision to Life on 16th October from 22.00 to 23.00 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information click here, to register click here

AUDREY ZANNESE is a Sophrology practitioner who helps people live well with fatigue, pain and long-term health conditions. Drawing on her personal experience with MS and her scientific background, she uses sophrology to help people feel back in control of their lives. Audrey is founder of Step Into Sophrology and Director of Education at the Sophrology Academy. See http://www.stepintoSophrology.co.uk.

Audrey will be speaking at Giving Forward with Sophrology: your values, your guiding light – with Audrey Zannese on 15th October from 10.00 to 10.45 BST (UTC/GMT+1) – for more information please click here [insert link to new event entry page, to register click here

DR PAQUITA DE ZULUETA chairs the Human Values in Healthcare Forum. She worked for 38 years as an inner-city GP with a special interest in mental health, migrant and refugee health, professional education, clinical ethics, and compassion in healthcare. She has also practised as a psychotherapist, as a fully qualified coach, and as mentor/coach for GPs, hospital doctors on the frontline and others She is honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College London, a Schwartz Round facilitator for Imperial College NHS Trust and the Medical School, a trustee of the Institute of Medical Ethics and a member of the Royal College of GPs’ ethics committee.

Paquita will be speaking at The Value of Hope:  Discovering and sustaining hope in adversity on 16th October from 13.00 to 14.30 BST (UTC/GMT– for more information click here;  to register click here.