Vinco David"Vinco David played a leading role in the international world of high finance and was responsible for insuring 13 per cent of global trade worth $2.5 trillion. With an MA in political science and international relations, and a BA in economics rom the Free Reformed University of Amsterdam, he served as a geopolitical strategist for the Dutch Ministry of Finance and later worked for the multinational insurance company Atradius. Throughout his career, Vinco gained significant experience and knowledge of geopolitics and multicultural affairs. A highly cultured individual and passionate art collector, Vinco (co-)authored several management books and contributed op-eds and essays to the Dutch financial press. He also wrote three novels which will soon be published in India.

Adjiedj Bakas (1963) is a renowned futurist, author and speaker with roots in India. Now based in Amsterdam, North Holland, he was born and raised in the Caribbean, within the Indian diaspora.
A graduate in communications science from Utrecht University, Adjiedj worked for Dutchtelevision companies and Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) before reinventing himself as a visionaryfuturist. He is the (co-)author of 43 books, which have collectively sold over one million copiesworldwide. An in-demand speaker at management conferences, Adjiedj appears at up to 150 eventsaround the globe annually.
Considered 'a very important thinker' (China Daily) who 'brilliantly uses his roots in threecontinents' (Times of India), Adjiedj 'is our country's greatest visionary' (De Telegraaf, The Netherlands' leading daily) who 'rocks on stage' (Singularity University, USA) and 'explodes with enthusiasm' (Suddeutsche Zeitung, Germany's largest daily). He is 'a brilliant guy, very energizing and great to listen to' (Corriere della Sera, Italy's leading daily)." Read More Read Less