The 28 young participants were selected by a distinguished jury composed of business executives, EU policymakers, professors, senior journalists, and equality defenders from all 27 Member States and from the 'Western Balkans 6'.
The members of the jury looked for well-rounded candidates. They reviewed academic achievements alongside the applicant's interests and work outside of the classroom, and their desire to learn more about the role of technology in the world.
Director for Gender and Economic Inclusion, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Founder, New Horizons Project
Co-founder and Cybersecurity Lead, CYEN
Counsellor for Cyber Issues, Hybrid Threats and Disinformation, Permanent Representation of Croatia to the European Union
Former European Commissioner for Education and Health
Research Fellow, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Central & Eastern Europe, Dell Technologies
CEO, Latitude59; Venture Associate, The Better Fund
Member of the European Parliament
Global Advisor, HeForShe initiative, UN Women
Technology Executive
Senior Gender Specialist, European Investment Bank (EIB)
President, Women4Cyber Foundation
Member of the European Parliament
Chief Diversity Officer, European Space Agency (ESA)
Executive Director, Baltic Centre for Media Excellence
Member of the European Economic and Social Committee and Vice President of the Lithuanian Consumers Alliance
Member of the European Parliament
Member of the European Parliament
Professor of Foreign Policy Analysis and Transatlantic Relations, Maastricht University; and Research Director, University College Maastricht
Member of the European Parliament
Member of the European Parliament
Head of EU and Trade Policy, TechUK
Women Empowerment Coach, European Commission
Former European Commissioner for Transport
Member of the European Parliament
Industrial Development Expert, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Senior Human Capital Development Expert – Social Inclusion, European Training Foundation