Joe Seddon is the 27-year-old Founder & CEO of Zero Gravity, a mission-driven startup that powers talented students from low-opportunity backgrounds into top universities and careers. Zero Gravity has supported 8,000+ students into top universities, including 800+ into Oxbridge, and works with leading companies like HSBC, KPMG and Snapchat to level the playing field. Joe is one of Europe’s leading social entrepreneurs, having been recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30, named by The Sunday Times in their Young Power List, and honoured in King Charles’ Birthday Honours. 

 Dr. Cother Hajat is an Oxford, UK based Board-Certified Public Health Physician and Professor, with over 30 years of experience in public health, chronic disease prevention, and health system innovation. As a global thought leader in healthy ageing, longevity, and personalised medicine, Dr. Hajat has advised governments in the UK, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, private sector leaders including at IBM and Vitality-Discovery Group, and international organisations including the World Health Organisation, on strategies to promote healthspan and improve quality of life across diverse populations. Dr. Hajat’s expertise spans precision prevention, digital health, genomics and behavioural science, with a focus on innovative approaches to extending healthy longevity. She has led groundbreaking initiatives, including the development of personalised nutrition strategies for NEOM, Saudi Arabia, and the establishment of population-wide chronic disease prevention programmes in the UK and Abu Dhabi. Her award-winning work has been recognised at global forums such as the World Economic Forum, UN General Assembly, and Climate COP26 and COP28 meetings. As the Founder and CEO of the Real World Health Advisory Group, Dr. Hajat continues to drive innovation in health technology and lifestyle medicine. Her leadership in integrating science, technology, and behavioural insights positions her as a key contributor to shaping the future of healthy ageing and longevity strategies. Dr. Hajat holds a PhD in Epidemiology from King’s College London, a Master’s in Public Health, and is a Fellow of the UK Royal College of Physicians and the Faculty of Public Health. She is a sought-after advisor for organisations seeking to advance their impact in the longevity space, combining scientific rigor with a passion for improving lives globally. 

Janak is an innovation leader and ecosystem builder, driving transformative ventures at the intersection of AI, climate, and frontier technologies. With expertise spanning early-stage to growth ventures, hybrid funding models, and ecosystem development, he accelerates innovation through strategic partnerships, investment analysis, and fund development. Previously, he has led a new vertical of green fintech innovation through the Undaunted Greenhouse Accelerator and Innovation Hubs across Leeds and London.  

With a PhD from the University of Oxford and experience leading social innovation programs with UNHCR in South Asia, as well as serving as an NIH Fogarty Fellow at Dartmouth College, Janak brings a global perspective shaped by work across North America, Europe, and emerging markets. His expertise spans deep tech, climate tech, edtech, and fintech, bridging research, engineering, and commercialization to turn breakthrough innovations into scalable impact. 

Beyond venture building, Janak is committed to advancing inclusive innovation ecosystems and supporting entrepreneurs. He has led ESG and social impact initiatives as part of the Soho House Inclusivity Advisory Board and is an incoming contributing writer for Condé Nast. 

Sri is the Founder and CEO of Mat Zero, a safe and sustainable portable heating solution.  

Growing up overseas, Sri witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by vulnerable communities with ill-equipped shelters, little to no energy access and hazardous heating solutions. Inspired by her experiences and driven by her passion for the environment, Sri created Mat Zero. 

Now a multiple award-winning entrepreneur, Sri has transformed Mat Zero from a concept into a life-saving humanitarian aid. With the prototype fully developed and field trials underway, she is focused on scaling up production in 2025 

Alaya Amadi-Holloway is the Founder and CEO of FirstGens. Nearly dropping out of university herself, her first hand experience led to her founding FirstGens, and has since become a champion for systems change that increases equality of opportunity.

Alaya is regularly invited to speak and write about building a more inclusive education system that truly fosters participation. Alaya's feature on Wonkhe and appearances at University of Bristol, BBC, Innovate UK Women In Business, as well as former Education Secretary’s podcast, casts a light on her growing influence as a trusted voice in education.