Saskia Valdinoci-Heijne: As a kindergarten teacher, she nurtures human seedlings into flourishing beings. As an education researcher, she reimagines how schools can truly serve children. As an advocate for childhood, she protects the sacred space where young humans grow.
Bernhard Hanel: As researcher, he discovers the power of wonder. As an artist, he creates spaces where imagination takes form. As an entrepreneur, he builds companies that put children at the center. As a philosopher, he argues that our future depends on reconnecting with the childlike consciousness we've forgotten.
Steffi Seeberger: As a designer, she transforms ideas into visual experiences that move people. As an exhibition artist, she creates spaces where wonder comes alive. As a mother and entrepreneur, she champions the wisdom of children to help adults become human again.
Magdalena Ries: As a peace activist, she builds bridges between nations and communities. As a youth advocate, she empowers the next generation to change the world. As a political analyst, she weaves together old wisdom and new perspectives.
Susa Pinnow: As a strategist, she transforms visions into movements that change the world. As a brand designer, she gives form to ideas through word and image. As a storyteller, she inspires people to reimagine what's possible.
Heike Möhlen: As a child psychiatrist, she heals the tummy aches and soul pains of young minds. As an actress, she understands the power of princess dreams and imagination. As a listener, she champions children and teenagers as independent individuals.
Franz Walter: As an adventure photographer, he travels the world. As a filmmaker he sees stories. As a designer he gives form to ideas that have not yet taken form.
Christiane Leiste: As a conflict resolver she leans deeply into conflict and helps teams and organizations to resolve them with Deep Democracy. As a facilitator she travels around and helps people to grow. As a process holder she opens and holds the space for deep dialogue. As a trainer she trains teachers in various countries in social emotional learning to go for Happy Schools.
Isa Knudson: As an event organizer, she brings her para sport and airline expertise to create world-class forums. As a partnerships director, she connects international organizations for global impact. As an industrial relations specialist, she ensures young people with and without disabilities work together for change.
Joos Van Den Dool: As a facilitator of co-creativity, he unlocks human potential in organizations. As an educator, he transforms learning in universities. As a consultant, he guides banks and NGOs toward positive planetary impact.
Werner Pommerenke: As a place-maker, he creates encounters at Svedlanda near Bullerbü. As a playground builder, he designs spaces where joy and imagination flourish. As a connector, he links people through music, ideas, and serious fun.
Julia Ebner: As a business mediator, she resolves conflicts between organizations. As a philosopher, she navigates the ethics of complex systems. As a bridge-builder, she strengthens connections across states, generations, and cultures.
Marcel Henry: As a museum director, he unleashes the transformative power of art on present and future. As an art historian, he reveals how artistic thinking shapes our world. As a guardian of wonder, he preserves childlike curiosity and light-heartedness for all ages.