Gal is a passionate adventurer, explorer and innovator, specializing in pushing the boundaries of human potential with the help of innovation. With a deep commitment to advancing sustainable development, Gal has led programs in some of the harshest conditions on Earth to recover communities from disaster, promote developing countries and advance human exploration and expansion, utilizing cutting-edge methodologies and technologies for resilience and self sufficiency.

As the leader of multidisciplinary teams, Gal bridges the gap between technology and human adaptability, exploring how innovative solutions can enhance performance, sustainability, and well-being in challenging conditions. Key projects have included promoting and testing experimental solutions for deep-space exploration, developing and running health mechanisms in conflict zones austere environments, and preparing and training promising leaders in technology and exploration.

When not on the frontier, Gal dedicates time to knowledge sharing through speaking engagements and collaborative projects aimed at fostering global understanding of exploration’s role in advancing science, technology, and humanity's future.

Franco is an American Chilean-born director, producer and writer made in Buenos Aires. He began his studies in Argentina. His work has taken him around the world, where he has won numerous film awards in the US; he has taught master classes in the US, China and Israel; he has also been deeply dedicated to his conservation efforts in Patagonia, the Amazon, and the Andes.

He moved to the US in 2008 after earning a visa for extraordinary ability in arts. I Did Her Wrong is his first fiction feature film. His recent films “DamBusters” and “The Way Of Whale” have given him world exposure.

Xiye Bastida, is a 22-year-old Indigenous climate justice activist. She is TIME100 Next, and holds the UN Spirit Award. With roots in the Otomi-Toltec Indigenous community in Central Mexico, she has been actively involved in organizing climate strikes with Fridays For Future since 2019, co-organizing the largest youth-led march in New York City with over 300,000 participants.

In 2020, she co-founded the Re-Earth Initiative, focusing on providing resources and knowledge to frontline communities. Re-Earth Initiative has members in over 26 countries, and is fully youth-led.

Xiye's advocacy led her to address 40 world leaders at the Biden Climate Summit in 2021 and close the World Leaders Summit at COP26, emphasizing the importance of climate justice, youth engagement, and a just transition. Both speeches gained virality for their directness and clarity. She now serves as an ambassador to the United Nations High Level Champions.

Her powerful words and storytelling have led her to take stage at the Nobel Prize Summit, VOGUE, TED, Global Citizens, Bloomberg Philanthropies, The World Economic Forum, Columbia University, TIME Summit, the New York Times, Women Moving Millions, Ibero, TEC de Monterrey, YouTube, Clinton Global Initiative, among others.

Xiye has been in the Jury of the ANDAM Prize, Global Choices, and is a nominator of the Earthshot Prize.

Her interest in sustainable fashion have led her to collaborate with pioneering designers. She has been in two Vogue covers, and was recognized by Harper’s Bazzar as one of their 22 Icons. She walked during New York Fashion Week for Gabriela Hearst, and has been a loud advocate for climate justice in the fashion industry.

She also serves as a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Champion and a Climate Governance Commissioner. Xiye authored the first chapter of the "All We Can Save Anthology.”

In 2023, she was named ELLE Woman of the Year.

Xiye is an honor's student at the University of Pennsylvania studying disadvantaged communities in New York City. Additionally, she is the Executive Producer in the upcoming Feature Film, The Way of the Whale.

Reut is an award-winning geobiologist with vast experience developing applied solutions with structure-forming bacteria.

She leads the rigorous innovation roadmap at Starstone, focused on creating climate positive products that outperform today building materials. Reut holds a PhD and post-doc in microbiology, was a scientific advisor at the renowned Weizmann Institute of Science, a lecturer at the International Space University, and is co-founder of two scientific and STEAM oriented NGOs.

Orly is a seasoned professional in business and strategic partnership development, renowned for her exceptional management of large-scale projects and her proactive approach to seizing growth opportunities. Her expertise encompasses effective project oversight, strategic planning, and fostering impactful business relationships with startups, investors, and corporations.

Driven by a passion for technology and innovation, Orly collaborates closely with strategic partners to drive progress and deliver cutting-edge solutions. With a solid foundation in marketing and partnerships, she is excited to bring her skills and expertise to "Horizons of Change", aiming to propel its mission forward and achieve unparalleled success.

Grace is a trailblazing explorer and entrepreneur whose work bridges the worlds of Arctic and Antarctic expedition logistics, climate activism, and environmental storytelling. A Princeton University graduate, Grace has dedicated her career to navigating the extremes of the Earth’s Poles as a logistics manager, educational director, researcher, and journalist.

In 2024, she made history as one of the youngest women to manage a camp in the Antarctic interior, where she reached the geographic South Pole. The same year, she journeyed to the geographic North Pole as a journalist with the Arctic Research Foundation and a WINGs Flag Carrier, documenting the intersection of exploration and environmental change.

Most recently, in January 2025, Grace returned from a WINGs Flag expedition to Antarctica, where she collaborated with The Polar Collective and leading scientists to explore sustainable tourism and conservation initiatives. Her work highlighted the impact of climate change through the lens of art, science, and environmental storytelling, drawing powerful comparisons between historical and contemporary visual records of the polar regions.

Grace’s writing and research span diverse topics, from Inuit culture in the Arctic to the role of art history in visualizing climate change and its perceptual shifts. A masterful communicator, she crafts accessible science narratives that inspire action and understanding. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Sustainability Management at Columbia University, Grace continues to work as a freelance journalist and creator for organizations such as the Arctic Research Foundation, Climate & Capital, and The Polar Collective.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Grace leads the Next Generation of Exploration Network at the Explorers Club, where she is a proud member. She also consults with climate and human rights nonprofits, empowering the next wave of activists, advocates, and changemakers. Grace’s unwavering dedication to the planet’s most remote and fragile ecosystems underscores her belief in the power of exploration to inspire a more sustainable future.