The Honourable Mary Ng, PC, is a globally respected voice on international trade, inclusive economic growth, and business leadership. From 2018 to 2025, she served as Canada’s minister of international trade, export promotion, small business, and economic development, becoming the country’s longest-serving trade minister.

Melanie Levine is a partner and global head of Client Partnerships and Business Development at Davidson Kempner. In her role, she oversees the sales, product specialist, and investor relations teams. She joined the firm in 2005 and is based in the New York office.

Véronique Forge is a television, print, and digital journalist. She has hosted several TV programs on French national television, such as Femmes d'Exception, which featured French and international figures in all areas, from business to art (including Christine Lagarde, Simone Veil, Barbara Hendricks).

Victoria Barbary is a senior advisor at the Milken Institute. She spent nine years as director of strategy and communications at the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF).

Sara Zulkosky is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Recast Capital, a 100% women-owned platform investing in and supporting emerging managers in venture.