1. Octave Klaba, founder of OVHcloud
June 10 / 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. / Horizon Stage, Opening Ceremony
Octave Klaba is more than a cloud entrepreneur: he embodies Europe’s push for digital sovereignty. Through OVHcloud, he built a homegrown alternative to US hyperscalers, championing transparency, data control and technological independence at a time when AI and cloud infrastructure have become strategic assets.
2. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder of Paytm
June 10 / 1:45 p.m. – 2 p.m. / Synergy Stage
Vijay Shekhar Sharma transformed India’s payment landscape by turning Paytm into a fintech giant used by millions of merchants and consumers. From QR payments to AI-driven financial services, his vision of tech-enabled inclusion offers a glimpse into the future of digital finance at scale.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma will explore how technology is reshaping financial services and accelerating economic inclusion across emerging markets. (Photo: World Economic Forum/Manuel Lopez)
3. Rachel Adams, founder of Global Centre on AI Governance
June 10 / 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. / Horizon Stage
Rachel Adams is one of the leading global voices on AI governance and digital inequality. Founder of the Global Centre on AI Governance, she explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping geopolitics, development and power dynamics between nations, corporations and societies.
4. Eva-Maria Hempe, executive director Public Sector Emea of Nvidia
June 10 / 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. / Visionary Stage
Eva-Maria Hempe sits at the crossroads of AI, public policy and digital sovereignty. At Nvidia, she works with governments across Emea to develop sovereign AI strategies, making her one of the key voices on how nations can build resilient, independent digital infrastructures.
Eva-Maria Hempe brings a public-sector perspective on the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. (Photo: Eva-Maria Hempe)
5. Rika Nakazawa, chief commercial innovation Officer at NTT Data
11 juin / 9h – 10h / Visionary Stage
Rika Nakazawa, chief commercial innovation officer at NTT Data, is one of the most influential global voices on emerging technologies. An investor, author, and expert in digital transformation, she works at the intersection of SpaceTech, innovation, and sustainability. At Nexus, she will share her perspective on the opportunities and challenges of the new space economy.
6. Jason Lynch, CEO of Equal1
June 10 / 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. / Impact Stage
Jason Lynch is pushing quantum computing closer to commercial reality. Through Equal1, he develops silicon-based quantum systems designed for real-world data centres, bridging the gap between breakthrough research and industrial-scale deployment in the race for next-generation computing.
7. Emmanuel Vivier, co-founder of HUB Institute
June 11 / 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / Horizon Stage
Emmanuel Vivier is one of France’s leading experts on AI, innovation and digital transformation. Through HUB Institute, he has advised executives from major global groups, including LVMH, L’Oréal and TotalEnergies, while helping thousands of leaders understand how generative AI is reshaping business, management and work.
Emmanuel Vivier will take the stage at Nexus to discuss how generative AI is transforming business, leadership and the future of work. (Photo: Herve Thouroude)
8. Oscar Diez, deputy head of unit for Quantum Technologies of the European Commission
June 10 / 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. / Impact Stage
Oscar Diez plays a central role in Europe’s quantum ambitions. At the European Commission, he oversees strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the continent’s position in quantum computing, innovation and technological sovereignty in a field set to redefine global competitiveness.
9- Volker Türk, high commissioner for Human rights of United nations
June 10 / 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. / Horizon Stage (Remote)
Volker Türk is one of the world’s leading voices on human rights and global governance. As head of the United nations office of the high commissioner for Human rights, he brings a crucial perspective on the societal risks of AI, geopolitical tensions and the protection of fundamental rights in an increasingly digital world.
10. Luc Frieden, Prime minister of government of Luxembourg
June 10 / 10 a.m. -11:00 a.m. / Horizon Stage, Opening Ceremony
Luc Frieden may be the local voice among an international lineup, but his appearance remains one of Nexus’ key moments. (Photo: Paperjam/archives)
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