Dr. Elena Tareva is a leading expert in foreign language education and intercultural communication with over 40 years of academic and teaching experience. Her research focuses on foreign language didactics, intercultural education, educational discourse, and innovative approaches to language teaching. She is the head of a recognized scientific school in intercultural foreign language education and serves as Chair of the Dissertation Council in language education. Dr. Tareva is the author of more than 300 academic publications, including works indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, and has led numerous national research projects. In 2021, she was awarded the title Honorary Worker of Education of the Russian Federation, and in 2024 she received the Dean of the Year Award in the field of pedagogical education.

Dr. Joël Bellassen is a leading European expert in Chinese language education and a former Professor at INALCO (Paris). He was the first Inspector General for Chinese Language Teaching at the French Ministry of Education. He is widely known for his contribution to modern Chinese language pedagogy and as the co-author of the influential textbook Méthode d’initiation à la langue et à l’écriture chinoises, widely used in European schools. His work focuses on language education, intercultural studies, and innovative teaching methodologies. Over the course of his career, he has authored more than 40 books and numerous academic articles and has played a key role in shaping Chinese language education policy in Europe. He is also actively involved in international academic cooperation and teacher training initiatives.

Dr. Gatitu Kiguru is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Literature, Linguistics and Foreign Languages at Kenyatta University, Kenya. His research interests span applied linguistics, discourse analysis, legal linguistics, language as communication, intercultural communication and language in education. His work combines qualitative and participatory research methods to explore how language functions and adapts in communication, particularly in contexts of asymmetrical power relations. Dr. Kiguru has published research articles and book chapters, and organised sessions for numerous international conferences. He is a member of Research Committee 25 of the International Sociological Association and the Language Association of Eastern Africa. Dr. Kiguru serves as an editor for the Journal of the Language Association of Eastern Africa and as a thematic editor for Language Discourse and Society.

Dr. Warwick Powell is an Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology and Chair of the Smart Trade Networks Group. Dr Powell is a sought-after analyst of global affairs, and the evolving dynamics of multipolarity. He provides geopolitical and economic analysis and commentary across multiple media platforms. He is an experienced executive, researcher, and policy advisor specializing in the intersection of economics, technology, and global trade systems. His academic and professional work focuses on regional socio-economic development, digital transformation, and innovation ecosystems, with particular expertise in blockchain, fintech, supply chain finance, information theory, and behavioral economics. Dr. Powell has extensive experience working across industries including agribusiness, finance, ICT, logistics, energy, and international trade. He has advised government leaders, including Prime Ministers and State Premiers, and has worked extensively across Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America, contributing to the development of international trade, investment, and innovation strategies.

Dr. Aliaksandr Hardzei is a Professor and Doctor of Philology, Head of the Department of Theory and Practice of the Chinese Language at Belarusian State University of Foreign Languages, Professor in the Department of Oriental Studies at Belarusian State University, and Chief Researcher at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. He is a leading expert in Chinese linguistics, artificial intelligence, formal semantics, cognitive science, and Asian studies, and the author of over 80 scientific publications. He is the creator of the Theory for Automatic Generation of Knowledge Architecture (TAPAZ). Professor Hardzei is the founder of key institutions in Belarusian Oriental Studies, including the Belarusian Association of Orientalists and the Republican Confucius Institute of Sinology. His research bridges linguistics, AI and knowledge systems, contributing to the development of modern language technologies and intercultural studies.

Dr. Yashodhara Pant is an Associate Professor at the Central Department of Curriculum and Evaluation, Faculty of Education, Tribhuvan University (Nepal). She serves as a Master Trainer and National Certifier of Critical Thinking Strategies in Nepal and is a member of the National Examination Board assessment framework team. She has authored numerous research articles and books and has coordinated national and international teacher training programmes and academic conferences, including the International Success Story Conference for Teachers. Dr. Pant is Vice President of the Teachers Educators Society of Nepal (TESON), Founder Trustee of LRI School (Kathmandu), and a board member of several educational institutions.

Throughout her 62-year academic career with Moscow State Linguistic University, Dr. Vereninova wrote dozens of research articles and textbooks on English phonetics. Most of her major studies address teaching English pronunciation to the learners of different age groups. The landmark books by Prof. Vereninova include “The Phonetic Basis of the English Language in Comparison with the Phonetic Basis of the Russian Language”, first published in 1996 and “English Pronunciation for Fun and Education”, first published in 2023.

Dr. Anna-Maria Nikolaeva is a leading specialist in the field of early childhood bilingualism and its impact on cognitive development. Her research focuses on harnessing bilingual environments to enhance intellectual development in young learners. As the Founder and Head of English Nursery & Primary School since 2004, Dr Nikolaeva has been instrumental in shaping the school’s long-term development and educational vision. Now marking more than two decades of operation, ENS runs five modern campuses under her leadership, offering a continuous educational pathway based on international best practices and tailored cognitive development strategies.