Speakers' Profiles
Mr. Pierre-Yves Lucas
Team Leader, Cooperation Section, Delegation of European Union to China
Mr. Pierre-Yves Lucas is Team Leader of the Cooperation Section at the Delegation of the European Union to China. He has extensive experience in international development cooperation, trade, private sector development and public finance management across Asia and the Pacific.He began his career with the European Union in Kazakhstan in 2001, where he worked on trade and private sector development across Central Asia. He subsequently served with the OECD in Paris and Astana, and worked with the EU Delegations in Timor-Leste and Mongolia before taking up his current position in China in 2021. He holds master's degrees in Economics and International Finance from KEDGE Business School and in Finance from the University of Bordeaux.
Mr. Zhang Lei
Director, Talent Sustainable Development Center, Alibaba Foundation
Mr. Zhang Lei leads the Alibaba E-Learning Hub, a vocational education public welfare platform with 700,000+ learners, 360+ courses, and 6 industry colleges. He holds a Master’s from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and is currently a PhD candidate there. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the National Data Intelligence Industry-Education Integration Consortium Talent.
Mr. Akkanut Wantanasombut
Head of ISSIE Research Group, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University
Mr. Akkanut Wantanasombut is Head of the ISSIE Research Group, Innovation for Social Solidarity and Inclusive Economy in Asia, at the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. His work focuses on the platform economy, digital labour and the social solidarity economy in Southeast Asia.He is Principal Investigator of Fairwork Thailand, part of a global research network assessing working conditions on digital labour platforms. He is also the founder of Tamsang-Tamsong, a community-based delivery platform built on a multi-stakeholder cooperative model, and ThaiEconoMap, a community-owned digital commons that maps local economies. His work brings together research, community engagement and practical approaches to building fairer alternatives within the digital economy.
Mr. Paulus Ohio
Chief Executive Officer, inKUR
Mr. Paulus Ohio is Chief Executive Officer of inKUR, Induk Koperasi Usaha Rakyat, Indonesia, a secondary cooperative in the real sector that brings together around 20 primary cooperatives serving tens of thousands of members across more than six provinces.Before joining the cooperative movement, Paulus spent around a decade working in Jakarta's corporate sector across marketing, design and digital transformation. At inKUR, he applies this experience to strengthening grassroots cooperatives through modern management practices and digital tools. He oversees support for member businesses from establishment and growth through to recovery, while connecting members with relevant partners and networks. He is also developing a centralised digitalisation initiative to connect member cooperatives through shared systems.
Ms. Yuyu Chen
Programme Analyst, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Ms. Yuyu Chen is a Programme Analyst at the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, working at the intersection of AI governance, youth leadership, social and solidarity economies and sustainable development performance indicators.She designs and coordinates international initiatives that connect governments, UN entities, academia, technology actors, civil society and young people. Her work includes the International Forum "We, the Youth", a global initiative that has engaged more than 26,000 young people from over 160 countries. She also contributes to UNRISD's work on AI for inclusion and equity, including the Digital World Conference and the Research Coalition on AI for Equity and Inclusion. Her work focuses on advancing approaches to AI governance that promote equity, trust and social development.
Mr. Ho Wei Liang
Board Member, Global Youth AI Advisory Body
Mr. Ho Wei Liang, also known as Liam, is an artificial intelligence engineer and social innovator from Malaysia specialising in rights-respecting AI governance and ethical framework design. He serves as a Board Member and robotics and automation domain researcher for the Global Youth AI Advisory Body.Liam co-authored a report developed with advisors from 52 nations and submitted to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. He also represented the Global Youth AI Advisory Body at the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. His work combines technical development with ethical policy, and he has mentored more than 1,300 young people through STEAM initiatives. He has received the 2024 Diana Award and the 2026 Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust 100 Young Leaders Award, and has also contributed to AI and innovation initiatives in Malaysia.
Mr. Song Dongpo
Founder, MiFly Airline Coop, China
Mr. Song Dongpo is a technology entrepreneur and founder of Mifei Aviation Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2017 with a focus on applying unmanned aerial vehicle technology to agricultural plant protection. He developed and manufactured agricultural drones through self-directed learning and subsequently expanded the company's drone services to support large-scale regional agricultural projects.His work has contributed to the use of technology in agriculture and rural revitalisation. He received First Prize in the 6th Zhejiang Vocational College "Challenge Cup" Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in 2017 and First Prize in the Zhejiang Career Planning Competition in 2018. He was also recognised as "Best Entrepreneurship Star" and nominated for "Zhejiang's Most Beautiful Post-90s Youth". He secured First Prize at Asia-Pacific Youth Cooperative Summit 2.0.
Mr. Balasubramanian G. Iyer
Regional Director, ICA-AP
Mr. Balasubramanian G. Iyer, also known as Balu Iyer, is Regional Director of the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific. He has more than 30 years of experience in international development operations, including managing country offices and establishing new offices.He began his career in cooperative development in India before working on Asian regional development issues across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Korea, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. He has previously worked with the Aga Khan Rural Support Program, ActionAid India, International Development Exchange and the Asia Foundation. He holds a master's degree in public policy from the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management from the Institute of Rural Management at Anand, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the National Institute of Technology at Durgapur.
Ms. Liu Xiuli
Party Secretary, ZJIET
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Mr. Adili Wubuli
President, Board of Supervisors, All China Federation of Supply & Marketing Cooperatives (ACFSMC)
Mr. Adili Wubuli was born in 1968 and has a doctoral degree in Management. He joined the cooperative movement in 1988 and has since then held various senior positions in cooperative textile companies, in supervision, auditing, economic and reform of supply and marketing cooperatives in ACFSMC. He has accumulated rich experiences in management, governance, research and innovation of cooperatives. He was elected as President, Board of Supervisors in 2024. He is currently in charge of all the international cooperation business of ACFSMC.
Ms. Zhang Xiaohong
Division Chief, ACFSMC
Ms. Zhang Xiaohong (also known as Helen Zhang) is a Division Chief at the All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives (ACFSMC). ACFSMC is China's largest national cooperative organization, serving as a vital force in the rural economy by managing agricultural supplies, farm produce circulation, and rural e-commerce. In her role, Ms. Zhang represents ACFSMC on the international stage, particularly engaging with global cooperative networks like the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP).
Mr Cong Shan
Director General, International Cooperation Department, ACFSMC; &President, China-ASEAN Chamber of Agricultural Commerce
Mr. Guo Fuchun
President, ZJIET
Mr. Guo Fuchun is President of Zhejiang Institute of Economics and Trade and Deputy Secretary of the CPC ZJIET Committee. A Level-2 Professor and doctoral degree holder, he has been recognised as a National Outstanding Teacher and Distinguished Teacher of Zhejiang Province and holds leadership positions in national higher and vocational education associations and committees.His research focuses on economic and financial theory and policy, as well as vocational education reform and practice. He has published more than 100 academic papers and authored or edited over 30 academic monographs. He has led national and provincial research projects and has received National Textbook Construction Awards and National and Zhejiang Provincial Teaching Achievement Awards.
Ms. Atty. Dulce S. Bustamante-Delmo
Chairperson, ICA-Asia Pacific Committee on Youth Cooperation
Ms. Atty. Dulce S. Bustamante-Delmo is Executive Director of the Union of Legitimate Service Contracting Cooperatives in the Philippines, a cooperative union focused on the development, training and support of labour service cooperatives.She serves as Chairperson of the ICA-AP Committee on Youth Cooperation and as ex-officio Vice-President for Asia Pacific of the ICA Youth Committee. She is also a founding member of the Young Entrepreneurs Service Cooperative and Managing Partner of a law firm in the Philippines. As a cooperator, she has worked as a trainer and programme implementer in the development of laboratory and youth cooperatives. Her areas of expertise include youth development, labour services, governance and cooperative law.
Mr. Harsh Mukeshbhai Sanghani
President, ICA Youth Committee
Mr. Harsh Mukeshbhai Sanghani is President of the ICA Youth Committee and works on strengthening youth participation and innovation within the cooperative movement.His work has included empowering farmers through his role as Yuva Agriculture Minister of Gujarat and advancing the Youth in Cooperatives movement. He focuses on applying cooperative models to emerging areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, climate technology and digital infrastructure. He has also championed farmer-owned Carbon Credit Cooperatives and supported the development of cooperative models in emerging sectors.
Mr. Abhishek Kumar
Vice Chairperson, ICA-Asia Pacific Committee on Youth Cooperation
Mr. Abhishek Kumar is Vice Chairperson of the ICA-Asia Pacific Committee on Youth Cooperation. He also serves as a youth representative for the National Yuva Cooperative Society Limited in India, where he is General Manager for Skill Development and Governance.His experience spans youth empowerment, cooperative education and community development, and includes engagement with cooperative bodies such as NCUI, ICA-AP and ICA Global. His work focuses on strengthening youth participation in the cooperative movement through innovation, leadership development and international engagement.
Ms. Monalisa Kashyap
Program Coordinator & Advocacy Officer, ICA-AP, and Secretary, ICA-AP Committee on Youth Cooperation
Ms. Monalisa Kashyap is Programme Coordinator and Advocacy Officer at the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific under the ICA-EU Financial Framework Partnership Agreement, Phase II. She also serves as Secretary of the ICA-AP Committee on Youth Cooperation.She has more than eight years of experience in programme management and stakeholder and partnership engagement across international, national and government levels. Previously, she served as Programmes Head at Access Livelihoods, where she led projects focused on women and youth empowerment and employment, and worked with Friends of Women's World Banking on strengthening Farmer Producer Collectives through capacity-building initiatives. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Management from the Development Management Institute, Patna, and a bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accountancy Honours, from Patna Women's College.
Mr. Rayann Koudaih
Technical Specialist, Coop & SSE Development, ILO
Mr. Rayann Koudaih is a Technical Specialist in Cooperative and Social and Solidarity Economy Development at the International Labour Organization in Geneva. He has 13 years of experience promoting cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy entities as drivers of decent work and inclusive development.He contributes to the ILO's global work on training tools and methodologies that support young people, women and aspiring entrepreneurs to establish, manage and grow sustainable cooperatives and social and solidarity economy entities. He also provides technical support to governments, workers' and employers' organisations and SSE networks on policy development, implementation, monitoring and coherence. His work includes advancing SSE solutions in the care economy and in crisis and forced displacement contexts, as well as supporting cooperative and SSE programmes across the Arab States, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Mr. Jimmy Boey Wai Keong
Board Member and SPEC (Singapore Professionals and Executives Cooperative) Trainer.
Mr. Jimmy Boey Wai Keong is a professional with experience across technology, e-commerce, payments, health and wellness. He began his career in the pharmaceutical sector before moving into digital health, where he worked on initiatives including Visa Business Cards for Health and Employee Benefits and Singapore HealthCerts during the COVID-19 pandemic.He is currently involved in a cognitive and computational neuroscience project focused on developing a predictive mind-body foundation model. Jimmy is also a qualified personal trainer and volunteers with communities supporting people with special needs. He holds a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Economics, from the National University of Singapore and completed an overseas exchange at the Warsaw School of Economics.
