Committees

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

Professor Chiara von Hollen-Pierobon

OTH Regensburg

Germany