Adolfo Mesquita Nunes
Lawyer and former Secretary of State for Tourism
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Humanity Summit archive
Voices across our gatherings.
Past participants bring perspectives from public life, culture, research and community leadership. Inclusion here records historical participation; the 2027 speaker programme will be announced separately.
Voices from past Humanity Summits
Past speakers.
Perspectives that stay with us.
Across public life, community knowledge, science and culture, the Summit has created space for different worlds to meet.
Alexandra Teodósio
Marine science and sustainability
Original Summit profile
Amalia Fischer
Co-founder of ELAS+ and advocate for women’s rights
Original Summit profile
Anastasiya Lisboa
Journalist and actor
2019 edition
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André Botelheiro
Lawyer and university communications professional
Original Summit profile
Benedita da Silva
Brazilian political leader and advocate for racial and gender equality
Original Summit profile
Conceição Evaristo
Brazilian author and poet
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Cristóvão Norte
Portuguese politician, economist and jurist
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Emmanuelle Verhagen
Board director and inclusion strategist
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Francisca Van Dunem
Former Minister of Justice, Portugal
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Grazi Mendes
Futurist and leader in diversity, inclusion and racial equity
Original Summit profile
Heromina Teixeira
Real estate consultant and co-founder of Path Builders
2019 edition
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Hunter Adams
Science education, African studies and technology
Original Summit profile
Jenniffer Bekoy Tupinambá
Digital marketing, inclusion and diversity
LinkedIn profile
John Mahama
Ghanaian statesman and author
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Professor Jorge Lopes Ramos
Artist, curator and researcher in arts, technology and social impact
Original Summit profile
Kamau Sadiki
Maritime heritage and ocean conservation
Original Summit profile
Karimah Hudda
Sustainability leader and founder of illumine.earth
Original Summit profile
Kirsty Hayes
Diplomat and former British Ambassador to Portugal
2019 edition
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Luana Genot
Founder, Instituto Identidades do Brasil
Original Summit profile
Luciana Barreto
Journalist, news presenter and human rights activist
Original Summit profile
Marcelo Freixo
Brazilian politician and teacher
Original Summit profile
Marta Mucznik
EU foreign policy and conflict prevention analyst
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N’Gunu Tiny
Founder of Emerald Group, investor and philanthropist
Original Summit profile
Olívia Santana
Bahian political leader, educator and advocate for equality
Original Summit profile
Patrick Vernon
Social history, public voice and racial justice
Original Summit profile
Paul Williams
Public-sector procurement and institutional leadership
Original Summit profile
Paula Cosme Pinto
Writer, columnist and gender equality advocate
2019 edition
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Paula Macedo Weiss
Writer and cultural producer
Original Summit profile
Rosa Monteiro
Sociologist and former Secretary of State for Citizenship and Equality, Portugal
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Professor Sheila S Walker
Cultural anthropologist and documentary filmmaker
Original Summit profile
Siyabulela Mandela
Conflict resolution, human rights and peacebuilding
Original Summit profile
Steve Solot
Audiovisual industry leader and film commission founder
Original Summit profile
Sueli Carneiro
Philosopher and founder of Geledés
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Vicki L. Hughes
Optometrist and jewellery designer
Original Summit profile
Xavier Buck
Founder, Black Panther Party Museum
Original Summit profileA selection of voices from past Humanity Summit gatherings, listed alphabetically by first name. The November 2027 speaker programme will be announced separately.