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He is one of three Asian scientists to be awarded the Tate Medal at the American Physical Society meeting. He initiated the “Rencontres” model, connecting leading scientists from around the world in an environment of open dialogue and helping to shape the scientific community both globally and in Vietnam.

She is the first Vietnamese female athlete to win the ultra-distance triathlon world championship at SwissUltra 2022. She was the first Asian woman to conquer the 522km “The Track” race and complete the 4 Deserts Grand Slam in 2016; she also worked as a financial analyst at Bloomberg before pivoting to take on the world’s most grueling endurance challenges.

She previously served on the team of Charles III and possesses over 23 years of experience in diplomacy and the UK Civil Service. She currently serves as Director of Policy and Special Adviser to the CEO of NHS England and formerly worked as Private Secretary to former Foreign Secretary David Miliband.

A pioneer in numerous plant biotechnology development processes; President of the Association for Assisting Vietnamese Children (AEVN) in France; Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Former CEO of Pharmacity—one of Vietnam’s largest pharmacy chains—and author of the book *Vietnamese Brands: The Golden Moment*. Having held senior global management positions at Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Samsung, he brings a strategic perspective on brand building and business development.

A scientist behind the global climate reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and a co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, he founded the CleanED Laboratory at the University of Science and Technology (Hanoi), pioneering the promotion of sustainable development solutions and energy economics in Vietnam.

An economist with numerous studies published in leading global journals, he is currently a professor at Indiana University and holds a doctorate from Harvard University. He led a $15 million U.S. government project supporting higher education reform in Vietnam and has served as an advisor to the United Nations, the World Bank, and the Vietnamese government.

Honored by Forbes Vietnam as one of the Top 20 Inspiring Women of 2021. A writer and researcher of Vietnamese history and culture, she is the author of two internationally acclaimed novels—*The Mountains Sing* and *Dust Child*—which have been translated into over 20 languages ​​and have won numerous prestigious literary awards, including the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, the PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Award, and honors from BookBrowse and She Reads.

A socially engaged Zen master, he spreads the message of mindfulness and peace to the international community. Grounded in Buddhist teachings, he promotes values ​​of compassion and sustainability, inspiring a mindful way of life in the modern world.

The female leader behind the growth of VNDIRECT, one of Vietnam’s leading securities firms. She serves as Chairwoman and CEO of VNDIRECT, is the founder of IPA Investments, and is a former executive at SSI Securities Corporation.

A Vietnamese football legend with over 40 years of dedication, he is the driving force behind the journey that saw the Vietnam women’s national team win six SEA Games titles and make their historic debut at the 2023 World Cup. From his days as a national team player to his tenure as head coach, he has played a pivotal role in shaping and elevating Vietnamese women’s football on the international stage.

CEO & Founder of Genorare (Switzerland)
Most Influential Woman in Blockchain in Europe (Blockshow Europe 2018); Digital Innovator of the Year 2020 in Switzerland

A leading expert in respiratory medicine in France and Europe, with significant contributions to both research and clinical practice. He is currently Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Physiology at the Université de Paris and Director of the Clinical Physiology Unit at Cochin Hospital.

Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, USA
Visiting Scholar, Office of Financial Research, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Professor at Hitotsubashi University, Obirin University, and Waseda University (Tokyo); formerly affiliated with the Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER); served on Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet’s Economic Reform Advisory Group (1993–1997) and collaborated with Prime Minister Phan Van Khai’s Policy Research Group (1997–2006); member of the Japanese Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council; founder of the Vietnam-Asia Pacific Economic Center (VAPEC).

He holds the title of State Professor, conferred by the President of Poland, and currently serves as a Professor at the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences—one of Poland’s leading research institutions. Concurrently, he holds the positions of Scientific Director at the Institute for Computational Science and Technology (Ho Chi Minh City) and President of the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Technologists in Poland, thereby fostering academic connections between Vietnam and Europe.