Ireland

Bilal Awan

CEO, Technical Director of iPing, Innovator, Entrepreneur and Public Speaker, PsycReality

Bilal Awan is the CEO of PsycReality, the technical director of iPing, a talented innovator, entrepreneur and a known public speaker.

In his role as a CEO, he strongly believes in the importance of contributing to the community and advancing humanity through the creation of innovative solutions using cutting-edge and immersive technologies. This commitment to leveraging emerging technologies not only defines his professional ethos but also underscores his personal dedication to making a positive impact on society. Whether it's pioneering new technologies or developing innovative approaches, he is driven by the goal of creating a better future for all.

His unwavering commitment to creating positive change is evident in his pursuit of opportunities, and his impressive list of accolades serves as a testament to his dedication and the tangible success he has achieved in this mission.

United States

Vasily Petrenko

CEO & Co-Founder, Another World VR Corporation

Vasily Petrenko is the CEO and co-founder of Another World VR Corp, a global leader in free-roam virtual reality experiences for location-based entertainment centers worldwide.

With a background in Cytology and Genetics from Novosibirsk State University, Vasily transitioned early into tech and entertainment, co-founding ventures that combine science, innovation, and storytelling. His journey began in 2014 with Time Quest Lab, supporting escape rooms, theme parks, and interactive exhibitions. As CFO, he managed forecasting, marketing, and growth, and at Another World, he has led expansion, rebranding, and capital raising while redefining how users engage with technology in physical spaces.

His expertise in strategy, investment, sales, and product–market fit, particularly within emerging tech sectors, gives him a sharp perspective for evaluating startups shaping the future.

United States

Irina Golmgrein

Founder & CEO and Vice President, ExpertizeMe International LLC & IMPACT Capital Global

Irina Golmgrein is the Chief Executive Officer of ExpertizeMe International LLC, and the Vice President to IMPACT Capital Global.

She is a media manager with over 18 years of experience, an expert in vertical video content, and the founder of eight companies. A regular international speaker and author since 2009, she wrote Million Views: How to Increase the Reach of Short Videos, named among the top 50 business books by Book24. Formerly Product Director at 1MI media holding, she specialized in media cybersecurity, digitalization, and analytics, and also initiated a legislative proposal on AI-generated works.

She is also a member of the Presidium of the “Exclusive Closed Business Club” (USA), Co-chair of the AI cluster within the RAEC association, and head of its AI working group. She has also served as an expert at the “Digital Breakthrough” hackathon, a jury member for international awards, and an executive producer of major projects. In 2022, she was named among the Top 30 digital experts.

Brazil

Vilmar Fernandes

Global UX/UI, Samsung

Vilmar Fernandes is a Global UX/UI Product professional at Samsung, bringing over 17 years of experience in the digital industry.

Vilmar Fernandes specializes in UX/UI, Product, Interface Design, Interactive Design, and Experience Design, bringing over 17 years of expertise in the digital industry. Over the years, he has collaborated with global brands such as Google, Motorola, Lenovo, LG, Coca-Cola, Bradesco, Natura, Danone Activia, Vivo, Nokia, Oi, MTV, Fox Sports, Claro, and many others. He has delivered projects across brand activations, integrated 360 campaigns, game design, art initiatives, and UI/UX solutions.