Theme: Mirror, Mirror: The Art of Reflection

Imagine our world as a giant mirror. Every decision we make creates a reflection, shaping how societies, communities, families, and even industries look. "Mirror, Mirror" explores the choices that have shaped our world.

Just like a mirror reflects our image, society reflects our decisions—what we do and don't do. This theme invites us to reflect on how our individual choices contribute to the collective mirror.

In the reflective surface of our world, every decision casts a shadow, shaping the contours of families, communities, industries, cultures, trends and societies.

We're also looking inwards – in a world where decisions happen quickly, "Mirror, Mirror" is a reminder to look at how our choices shape the world. It's a call to think about how we can make our world better by understanding ourselves and the decisions we make.

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Alvaro Arenas

Professor of Information Systems + Researcher

Alvaro Arenas is Professor of Information Systems at E Business School, IE University, in Madrid, Spain. He holds a D.Phil in Computation from Oxford University, UK. His research interests include digital innovation, information security, and the development and usage of computer-based information systems. His research has been published in journals such as the European Journal of Information Systems, Information & Management, Journal of Business Research, and IEEE Computer, among others. Alvaro is very active in the European Research Area, having led several EU-funded projects (eLEAD, GridTrust, CoreGRID, XtreemOS) and acting as scientific advisor for several EU projects. Currently, he is the Principal Investigator for IE of the European project Digymatex, investigating the use of digital technologies by children and teenagers.

Diana Daniels

Chief Executive Officer at Cronos Group

Diana, with over two decades in telecom, leads Cronos Group as CEO, known globally for superior services. She co-founded Net2Chain, revolutionizing transparency in digital transactions. An entrepreneur at heart, she launched TinkerLink, aiding the unbanked, and Reaction Global, investing in impactful innovations. Founder of Opulix, she empowers Spanish-speaking authors. As co-host of Futureamos and Tech4Sight, she explores tech's future. A Stanford Executive Program alum, Diana chairs the Alumni Scholarship Foundation, supporting social leaders. Within YPO, she serves as Learning Officer, impacting over 35,000 premier organization leaders. Passionate about transformative leadership, Diana drives change through tech, storytelling, and collaboration.

Erica Njoki

Student of International Relations and Business Administration

Erica Njoki is a university student at IE University, passionate about cultural preservation and diversity. As a Kenyan Kikuyu woman, she delves into the complexities of Kenya’s beauty standards, drawing from her rich cultural heritage and personal experiences. Erica is committed to redefining beauty norms by exploring the mirrored histories that shape our perceptions and celebrating the diverse tapestry of Kenyan culture.

Freddy Mutanguha

CEO Aegis Trust/ Kigali Genocide Memorial

Freddy Mutanguha, CEO of Aegis Trust and Director of the Kigali Genocide Memorial, leads peace education programs. Joining Aegis in 2004, he led the Kigali Genocide Memorial's construction and became Country Director in 2006. Freddy extends Aegis' work beyond Rwanda's borders, focusing on at-risk areas like the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Kenya. Chair of Miracle Corner Rwanda, he empowers Rwandan youth with vocational skills. A survivor of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, he received the Peace award from the Justice and Security Foundation in 2016. Freddy is recognized in the Atlanta Human Rights Museum for his activism. He co-founded AERG, Rwanda’s student survivors association, and served as vice-President of IBUKA. As an External Advisory Committee member of USC Shoah Foundation’s Visual History Archive, Freddy lectures globally on post-conflict reconstruction.

Ian Mues

Student of Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics (PPLE)

Ian Omar Mues Vargas is a 19-year old Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics (PPLE) student in IE University, coursing his 1 st year within the Bachelor. He graduated high school as valedictorian, having participated in different school sport teams, clubs and directives; aside from doing over 200 hours in volunteer community services. A proud Puerto Rican, he enjoys the many attributes inherent to his culture: listening and making music, going to the beach, cooking (and eating) “comida criolla” and playing sports. Other prevalent hobbies include writing, reading, teaching, working out and spending time with his loved ones. Passionate about nature and society, he wishes to be an entity of positive change for Puerto Rico. His goals revolve around politics, with the additional vision of being an author and a high school teacher.

Patricia Gavaldon

Associate Professor of Economics + Researcher

Patricia Gabaldón is an Associate Professor at the Economics Department at IE University She received her PhD in Economics from Alcala University, in Spain. Her research interests are at the crossroads of corporate governance, diversity, and entrepreneurship. Her research has been published in the Journal of Business Ethics, Corporate Governance: An International Review, Long Range Planning and Harvard Business Review among others.

Paula Pomares

Student of Design

Sam Hernandez

Cognitive Neuroscientist and Biopsychologist

A cognitive neuroscientist and biopsychologist with first-class multilingual communication, coaching and facilitation skills. Passionate about applied neuroscience in talent and leadership development. Over 16 years' global experience in leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB), and organisational development (OD).