Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) drives economic and community development across over half of Scotland, fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability. An experienced business woman, Mags McSporran has held a number of senior roles with HIE since 1995. As head of community wealth building, Mags leads policy development and supports third-sector clients and communities throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Meg Allan brings a systems lens to social enterprise and community-led approaches, working to shift the conditions that enable rural communities to shape their own futures.
Initially studying politics and policy, and later completing postgraduate studies in regional development, Meg was drawn to the role of social enterprise as a lever for systemic change. She lives in the remote town of Mallacoota, Australia, where she works with the Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship (ACRE), leading advocacy and market development.
Meg is co-founder and board chair of the Wilderness Collective, a non-executive director of the Gippsland Community Foundation, and a member of the SEWF Youth Advisory Group.

Wan Dazriq Wan Zulkiflee a social entrepreneurship ecosystem advocate and ecosystem builder brings extensive experience in impact entrepreneurship, venture building, as well as innovation-led transformation initiatives. He bridges the worlds of business and social impact. His work spans startups, multinationals, and GLCs where he has led large-scale transformation initiatives and fostered multi-stakeholder collaborations. A passionate advocate for social entrepreneurship, he plays an active role in building Malaysia's impact startup ecosystem and advancing impact-driven ventures. His perspective on sustainability is shaped by hands-on experience aligning purpose with performance, offering practical insights into how impact and innovation can converge to drive meaningful as well as long-term value.

Joji Pantoja as most people call her is a passionate advocate for sustainable peace and development in the Philippines. As a leader at Coffee for Peace, she empowers Indigenous Peoples and local communities through social entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, and inclusive economic initiatives. Her work bridges cultural values and enterprise, cultivating peace from the ground up.

Rustic Borneo Craft is a local social enterprise based in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. We are committed to supporting local communities by utilizing the rich natural resources of the Borneo rainforest. We specialize in supplying locally crafted amenities, including eco-friendly, sustainable products such as soaps and amenities, massage oil, herbs and plant essences, and aromatherapy essential oil.

Matthew Johnny Kulai, CEO and co-founder of Agridata, leads agricultural transformation in Sabah by blending innovation and collaboration. Born in Keningau, his rural roots fuel his passion for agribusiness. He co-founded Agridata at 22, winning MyHackathon 2020 and earning RM250,000. Further recognition came through Petronas FutureTech 2.0, along with grants such as the Khazanah Impact Innovation Challenge (RM400,000), Cradle CIP Sprint (RM500,000), and the Yayasan Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund 2024 (RM400,000). Together with Sabah Credit Corporation, Agridata has successfully disbursed more than RM1.7 million in 0% interest loans to smallholder farmers. Matthew's vision drives Agridata's mission to support underserved farmers and introduce modern cultivation methods for a sustainable future.

Adrian Lasimbang is an Indigenous rights advocate, renewable energy expert, He founded TONIBUNG, a social enterprise focused on developing community-based renewable energy systems, particularly micro-hydro and solar mini-grids, to electrify remote Indigenous villages in Malaysia. With over 20 years of experience, Adrian has led projects advancing sustainable community development, energy access, and capacity building among Indigenous communities. A former Malaysian Senator (2018–2021), advocates for environmental sustainability and youth empowerment