Emmi Nykänen is a Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Finland. She works on rail policy, including market opening, competition, and the development of passenger rail services. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.).

Sylvia Sedlacek is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of banking experience. Currently serving as the Director of Land-Based Transportation at KfW IPEX-Bank, based in Germany, Sylvia is responsible for leading strategic initiatives and financing projects in the rail and land-based mobility sector.

Thomas Kolb is a treasury executive with many years of experience in financing, liquidity and risk management. He is an enthusiastic user of public transport in Switzerland who enjoys spending time in the mountains.

Marie Jacobs is an experienced Strategy Leader at Siemens Mobility. She is driving Rolling Stock transformation and innovation at the intersection of mobility, technology, and AI. She focuses on unlocking value from intelligent systems to shape next-generation vehicles and more sustainable, connected transport ecosystems.

Walter Stahel is the founder-director of the Product-Life Institute Geneva (1983 - ), Europe’s oldest consultancy firm specialising in sustainable strategies and policy. He has worked worldwide with SMEs, companies, universities and government agencies to analyse and promote the opportunities offered by a circular industrial society and a performance-oriented economy.

Andreas Wolf is an authorised representative and senior manager at SCI Verkehr and has been advising players in the rail industry for more than 20 years on market strategies, M&A, due diligence and the valuation of rolling stock.

Sandra Nedvetskaia is an entrepreneur, curator, auctioneer and art advisor with 20 years’ experience in the international art world, including over a decade at Christie’s London. As former co-director of one of Europe’s leading art fairs, she is now advising collectors, galleries, and institutions while curating exhibitions and supporting emerging artists across Europe.

Arnaud Kolb is Director of Corporate Finance at Groupe SNCF, leading the Group’s treasury, financing and M&A activities. He has more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, including senior positions at BNP Paribas, Groupe Casino and Eurofins.