Archives: Speakers

Nadine Esposito is the Founder of Wellthspan Advisory, a Swiss-based think-and-do tank pioneering the integration of health, wealth, and longevity literacy into wealth preservation and succession strategies. With a background in risk and investment governance in the Swiss banking sector, Nadine helps institutions and families develop innovative frameworks for cross-generational wealth transfer that account for demographic change, healthspan dynamics, and longevity risk.

Her work bridges finance, demographics, and behavioral science, focusing on how structures, next-generation education, and adaptive financial planning can enhance both financial resilience and legacy continuity in an era of 100-year lives.

Stamatios (Stam) Kalogrias is a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA and years of experience managing an architectural firm. As co-founder of Cabins Sleeping, a design-forward micro-hotel concept in Athens, he explores how tech, automation, and emotion can reshape hospitality’s real return — E-ROI: Emotional Return on Investment.

Denis Oevermann is heading the Investment Strategy at Bitcoin Suisse, driving the firm’s House View, client advisory, and proprietary market intelligence frameworks.

He brings a decade of experience in crypto assets, has a background in Economics and holds a Master of Finance in Asset Management and Quantitative Finance from the University of Amsterdam, with published research on crypto asset valuation and DeFi metrics.

Dr. Alexander Lennart Schmidt, a distinguished European scholar born in Germany and based in Amsterdam, is Professor of Technological Innovation at Hotelschool The Hague (The Netherlands). With a rich academic background, including a PhD from the VU University in Amsterdam, Dr. Schmidt specializes in disruptive business models and technological innovations within the hospitality industry.

His positions at various universities across Europe have been marked by significant contributions, particularly in understanding the intersection of digital technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and immersive technologies, with business model innovation. His research, recognized for its practical applicability, offers management tools tailored for navigating the challenges of continual industry disruption.

An advocate of cross-industry collaboration, Dr. Schmidt’s work explores the transformative impact of digital technologies, propelled by market players outside traditional industry boundaries. Dr. Schmidt identifies as an insightful innovation enthusiast, tirelessly pushing the boundaries of possibility. His interactions with students, founders, and seasoned managers have sharpened his skills in delivering personalized education and training formats. His passion for innovation and entrepreneurship has inspired many innovation-makers.

Mike Goglia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Stockton University in Pomona, NJ.  Mike has over 16 years of experience at Elkem Silicones including 10 years in sales and 6 years as a member of the Healthcare management team. During this time Mike has developed robust expertise across diverse markets, with a particular focus on managing business operations related to biocompatible materials for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications.

Danaya Pratchayanan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry (Chulalongkorn University), along with Master’s degrees in Material Science & Engineering (University of Rochester) and Masters in Business Administration (University of South Carolina). She has been with Elkem for 9 years as a Technical Service Representative with the first 5 years concentrating on silicone applications across the automotive, electronics, EV, home appliance, and aerospace sectors. In the last four years, Danaya has transitioned to apply her knowledge in the healthcare field, focusing on innovative silicone solutions for medical devices, drug delivery systems, and conductive materials.