She holds a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and a Master's degree in Pre-Hispanic Architecture Restoration from the National School of Anthropology and History (ENAH), and a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Georgia. Since 2009, she has been the president of the Archaeology Council of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and a member of the Scientific-Editorial Committee of the journal Arqueología Mexicana.

Archaeologist specializing in the Iron Age. She earned her Ph.D. in 2005 and has held leadership positions in museums and archaeological services in Switzerland. An expert in archaeological management, she has been actively involved in European and international archaeological organizations, including ICOMOS and ICAHM. She holds a Master’s in Advanced Studies in Cultural Management and is the founder and director of ArchaeoConcept, a company dedicated to heritage management.

She is an archaeologist and specialist in cultural heritage protection, known for her work in combating the illicit trafficking of cultural goods and the conservation of archaeological artifacts. She is the founder of the Antiquities Coalition and has been an active advocate for the restitution of stolen art and artifacts to their countries of origin.​

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Architect, Doctor of Engineering. Advanced Master in Conservation, heritage conservation specialist.. President of ICOMOS. Professor at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium (KU Leuven). Author of a wide range of projects, Teresa has developed research, restoration projects, conservation and management assessments for some of the most significant archaeological sites in the Mediterranean area. Author of numerous publications, she is a member of the Belgian Blue Shield and Belgium ICOMOS.​

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Will Megarry is an Irish archaeologist specialized in prehistory, particularly in megalithic sites and the study of the archaeological landscape. He has researched funerary practices and the interaction of Neolithic societies with their environment in Ireland.

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Ian Lilley is an Australian archaeologist specialized in the prehistory of Australia and Southeast Asia. His work focuses on the study of early human settlements, Indigenous cultures, the use of natural resources, as well as landscape archaeology and the social practices of prehistoric societies in the region.​

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Andrea Jalandoni is a Filipino archaeologist specialized in the prehistory of the Philippines, focusing on the study of early human settlements and ancient cultures of the archipelago. She has worked on excavations that provide insights into the development of the region's early communities.​

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Known for her work in many aspects of Indigenous and cultural heritage assessment, planning and management in Australia and internationally, she has worked in the preservation and archaeological sites related to Australia’s Indigenous cultures, and now working in areas such as policy and advising on archaeological sites and advocating for Indigenous Peoples’ voice, recognition, and rights for their cultural heritage values to be recognised in projects and heritage management concerning the ancestral traditions and practices of Aboriginal communities.

Adam Markham is a thought leader and expert on climate change and cultural heritage and a leading voice for the inclusion of cultural heritage in national and international climate policy. He was the lead author for the UNESCO report - World Heritage and Tourism in a Changing Climate. Formerly the Deputy Director for climate and energy at the Union of Concerned Scientists, he is now Director of Climate Heritage Advisors.

Spanish archaeologist and anthropologist, she is a UN official specializing in the management of natural and cultural heritage. With doctorates in Prehistory and Human Ecology, she has worked in multilateral institutions such as UNESCO and the EU since 1995. As UNESCO Representative in Mexico, she led projects on indigenous knowledge, biocultural heritage, and linguistic diversity. She also coordinated UNESCO's HEADS program on human evolution, establishing a global network of 250 scientists and editing seven UNESCO volumes on the subject. As UNESCO Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, she coordinated the Qhapaq Ñan or Main Andean Road Project, which was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2014. She is currently UNESCO Director for Egypt and the Arab Countries.

John A. Peterson, archaeologist and heritage specialist, is the president of ICAHM and has extensive experience in cultural heritage management in the U.S., the Philippines, and Micronesia. He has conducted research and led preservation projects in multiple regions, contributing to the protection of historical and archaeological sites. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various institutions, serving on heritage boards and promoting community-based conservation efforts. His work spans museum studies, historical landscapes, and international initiatives for the safeguarding of cultural heritage.

Atacameño archaeologist specializing in heritage and environmental issues, with over 20 years of experience in archaeological and anthropological studies. He is also an expert in the Archaeology and Anthropology Evaluation Unit of ICOMOS. He has a particular interest in the Environmental Impact Assessment System, including the development of baseline studies for various investment projects submitted to environmental authorities, as well as environmental impact statements or studies. He also has expertise in indigenous rights and disability issues.

Archaeologist and historian, Ph.D. in Anthropology, and one of Chile's most prominent scholars in the archaeology of the Norte Grande region. He was a founding figure in establishing archaeology and history programs at Chilean universities and played a key role in creating museums such as the San Miguel de Azapa Museum and the renowned anthropology journal Chungara. His work has laid the foundation for the inclusion of local Indigenous communities and raised awareness of their development challenges. Currently, he is a professor at various international universities and serves as the director of American Archaeology and other scientific journals. He is also an expert in the Archaeology and Anthropology Evaluation Unit of ICOMOS.

Portuguese archaeologist who has lived in Barcelona (Spain), Belo Horizonte (Brazil), Faro (Portugal), and now resides in Dublin (Ireland). She is a specialist in African archaeology and cultural heritage, having worked in Africa for over 20 years, in countries such as Egypt, Mauritania, and Niger. She is a member of ICOMOS and its specialized committee on Cultural Tourism. In 2008, she founded "Teiduma, Consultancy on Heritage and Culture."

PhD from the University of Bonn, researcher at the German Archaeological Institute, and honorary professor at the same university. He develops interdisciplinary research projects on archaeology and architecture in Mexico, Peru, and Honduras.