Liu Zehong, Vice Chairman of the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), Professor-level Senior Engineer, has long been organizing and participating in the planning, scientific research, design, construction, and management of AC and DC ultra-high/extra-high voltage power transmission systems. Chen Xing, a Ph.D. graduate from Tsinghua University, is currently a research fellow and senior engineer at Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO). She has long been engaged in research on climate change, low-carbon strategies, energy system planning, new-type power system and environmental system analysis.

Michaela Agtarap is an instructor and course developer at PHILCAMSAT. She previously worked as a maintenance engineer at Seatrium Subic Shipyard, Inc. Michaela graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Saint Louis University and is currently pursuing a Professional Master's in Naval and Ocean Engineering at TECH Global University. Mary Grace Velasco is an instructor and course developer at PHILCAMSAT with a strong background in engineering and maritime operations. She has experience as a Lead Contracting Specialist at Subic Drydock Corporation and as a Maintenance Engineer at Seatrium. She holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Bataan Heroes College and has COSH and IMO 6.09 certifications.

Jan Brooke chairs PIANC’s Climate Change Task Group, preparing PIANC’s guidance on adaptation for ports and inland waterways. She sits on UNECE’s Group of Experts on Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation for Inland Transport. In her ‘day job’, Jan advises UK and European seaports on environment and climate change issues

Angela is a social scientist interested in the relationships between urban environments, transport and health. She is particularly interested in how public policies, particularly in transport, urban planning and housing, can address health inequalities and transport disadvantage.

Sarah is the Sustainability and Climate Change Lead for Stantec’s NZ Transport team, and a Senior Principal Transport Planner. She has an MSc in Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy and has 34 years of experience in local government, civil service and in the consultancy environment.

Tongming Liu received his bachelor's degree in power system and automation from North China Electric Power University in 2016. He received his doctorate degree in electrical engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia in 2022. He is currently working at the Global Energy Interconnection Development Cooperation Organization.

Ashishika manages the Adaptation and Environment Team at Auckland Transport. With a background in physical oceanography and climate sciences Ashishika specializes in integrating climate resilience into infrastructure projects, emphasizing sustainable practices, and planning for climate adaptation for existing assets. Dilys is a Transport Planner and Engineer at Tonkin + Taylor, having joined the transport industry in 2021. She is based in Auckland, and her work includes climate change adaptation planning, cycle and pedestrian infrastructure design, business cases, and stakeholder engagement.