Garelli’s influence extends far beyond the lecture hall. For 13 years, he served as the Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF). When the leaders at Davos needed a roadmap for the global economy, they turned to Stéphane Garelli. As the man who founded the IMD World Competitiveness Center, he doesn't just observe the world stage. He helps set it.

As the former CEO of ASML, Peter Wennink oversaw the rise of the most strategically significant company in the global economy, navigating the high-stakes friction between engineering reality and global tech wars. Under his leadership, ASML became the ultimate gatekeeper of the semiconductor industry or the hardware foundation upon which modern sovereignty is built. Now, as the lead architect of a pivotal assessment for the Dutch government, Wennink is sounding the alarm on Europe’s eroding industrial base. He doesn’t offer "digitalization" buzzwords; he offers a raw, brutal wake-up call regarding the political courage and industrial grit required to keep Europe from becoming a museum of its own history.

Cagan Koc investigates the machines that make the modern world run. As a key reporter and editor for Bloomberg, Cagan has spent years at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and power. He is the co-author of the bestseller, The World’s Most Important Machine, which tracks the high-stakes rise of ASML and the lithography technology that acts as the heartbeat of the global economy.

630K+ subscribers don't follow Joeri for comfort; they follow him for clarity. A former university lecturer and PhD in macroeconomics, Joeri has built a reputation as the "No-Bullshit" voice of the modern economy. He provides the bridge between academic economic theory and the high-stakes reality of industrial leadership.

Tom Van de Weghe is not just a journalist; he is a geopolitical navigator at the intersection of power, technology, and truth. As an award-winning foreign correspondent and a former J.S. Knight Fellow at Stanford University, Tom has built a reputation for deciphering the world’s most complex shifts, from the political tremors in Washington D.C. to the rise of the digital iron curtain in the East.
Whether he is uncovering the mechanics of deepfakes or analyzing the global AI race, Tom’s reporting is defined by a rare blend of boots-on-the-ground experience and visionary foresight.

Batist Leman leads Azumuta as CEO and founder. With a background in engineering, robotics, and hands-on consulting in manufacturing systems. He is an advocate for automation and digital transformation, and an active contributor to academic and professional communities.

With over forty years at the heart of political journalism, Rik Van Cauwelaert is known for cutting through spin and holding power to account. His sharp questioning and deep context make him a moderator who doesn’t let conversations drift.

An Steegen is the CEO of Barco and a leading voice in the global technology industry. Holding a PhD in Materials Science and an impressive track record at imec and Umicore, she combines deep technical expertise with a sharp vision for innovation. At Barco, she focuses on driving technological advancements that deliver both business impact and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Helen Goedgebeur is a prominent journalist, best known for her work at VRT NWS. Since 2018, she has been a fixture in Belgian media, reporting for television and various radio stations. With a background in Law and Journalism, Helen specializes in translating technical, high-stakes information into clear and compelling stories. At Re:Manufacture she brings her sharp analytical skills and engaging presence to moderate the conversation on the future of the industry.