Organising Committee
The Organising Committee oversees the design, coordination, and delivery of the conference. It manages logistics, partnerships, operations, and communications to ensure a smooth and engaging experience for all participants. We gratefully acknowledge the committee’s tireless work and leadership in bringing this event to life.
Professor Dame Heather McGregor
Heriot-Watt University
Tristan Claridge
Institute for Social Capital
Jacob Spanke
International Social Capital Association
Dr Clemens Mielke
Heriot-Watt University
Academic Committee
The Academic Committee is responsible for the scholarly quality and intellectual coherence of the conference. It reviews submissions, curates the academic programme, and supports rigorous, constructive dialogue across disciplines and sectors. We extend our sincere thanks to the committee for maintaining the highest academic standards throughout the process.
Tristan Claridge
Institute for Social Capital
Australia
Professor Dame Heather McGregor
Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom / United Arab Emirates
Dr Clemens Mielke
Heriot-Watt University
United Arab Emirates
Dr Sarah McDonald
University of South Australia
Australia
Dr. Marcelo Siles
Michigan State University
United States of America
Professor Carlos Vignolo
Universidad de Chile
Chile
Jacob Spanke
International Social Capital Association
Germany
Professor Chiara von Hollen-Pierobon
OTH Regensburg
Germany
Thematic Stream Chairs
The Thematic Stream Chairs guide the development of each thematic stream, shaping the focus, selecting contributions, and fostering rich discussions within their areas of expertise. We thank all stream chairs for their commitment to cultivating a diverse, thoughtful, and balanced programme.
Dr Esther Carmen
The James Hutton Institute
United Kingdom
Tristan Claridge
Institute for Social Capital
Australia
Dr Jeff Donaldson
Royal Roads University
Canada
Julia Freeland Fisher
Clayton Christensen Institute
United States of America
Professor Laura Galloway
Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom / United Arab Emirates
Eric Leslie
Union Capital
United States of America
Dr. Marcelo Siles
Michigan State University
United States of America
Dr. Mara Sintejudeanu
Atlantic Technological University
Ireland
Dr Sarah McDonald
University of South Australia
Australia
Jacob Spanke
International Social Capital Association
Germany