Patrick Schueffel is an adjunct professor at Fribourg's School of Management, focusing on Fintech, Entrepreneurship in Banking & Finance, and Innovation. He has published extensively in academic journals and practitioner outlets. Alongside academia, he has held various senior roles in Swiss and Liechtenstein banks, including C-level positions, and he works as a corporate advisor.

Floyd DCosta is the co-founder of Blockchain Worx, a Web3 studio harnessing blockchain and AI for sustainable digital transformation. He is also co-founder of Space Armour, a SpaceTech venture building sovereign agentic AI for space and mission-critical environments. He is a regular speaker, writer, and contributor to multiple forums on emerging technologies and innovation.