Stephanie Urchick is a member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA. She will serve RI as president in 2024–25. She has been an RI director and Rotary Foundation trustee. She has served RI in numerous capacities, including as training leader, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, and RI president's representative. In addition, Stephanie was a representative and member-at-large to three sessions of the Council on Legislation.

Susan Stenberg is a member of Åre Rotary Club district 2330, Rotary International Director 2024–2026 Zone 17 & 18, and Rotary Action Summit Malmö 2024 convener.

Ching-Huei ”Frank” Horng is a member of the Pan-Chiao West Rotary Club, Taiwan, and a Trustee 2024–2028 for The Rotary Foundation. Horng has served Rotary as a Peace Major Gifts Initiative adviser, Water and Sanitation Major Gifts Initiative Committee member, and RI president’s representative. He has also been a learning facilitator and governors-elect training seminar team leader.

Ann-Britt Åsebol is a member of Falun Kopparvägen Rotary Club, Sweden, Trustee 2024–2028 for The Rotary Foundation, RI president’s representative, and regional Rotary International membership coordinator. Åsebol also served as RI director and as vice chair or chair of several RI committees, including the Rotary Peace Centers Committee, 2021 RI Virtual Convention Committee, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, and Joint Young Leaders and Alumni Engagement Committee.

Petra Sörling is one of Sweden's most powerful sports leaders. She is the first ever female president of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Petra Sörling is also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) and Honorary President of the Swedish Table Tennis Federation. She holds several senior positions in international sports-related organisations such as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Ola Melin is Deputy County Director of Skåne County Administrative Board, where he leads the daily work and is the Governor's closest colleague and deputy.

Dan Smith is the Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). He served four years in the UN Peacebuilding Fund Advisory Group, two as Chair (2010–2011). He was part-time Professor of Peace and Conflict at the University of Manchester from 2014 to 2017. Before taking up his post at SIPRI, he was Secretary General of the London-based peacebuilding NGO, International Alert (2003–2015) and Director of the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (1993–2001).

Ulla Ståhl is District Governor D2395, 2024–25, and member of Karlskrona Aurora Rotary Club.

Ulf Bingsgård is member of Rotary Malmö-Öresund Satellite Rosengård and was District Governor in District 2390 and served both in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Last Rotary year, he served as Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator in Zone 17/Region 18 and is the Endowment/Major Gifts Adviser in Zone 17/Region 18 and Chair of the organizing committee for Rotary Action Summit Malmö 2024.

Sanj Srikanthan is CEO at the international disaster relief charity ShelterBox, Rotary International’s partner in disaster relief. Sanj is a globally recognised leader on humanitarian issues and disaster response. He’s served as ShelterBox’s chief executive for four and a half years, previously working for the International Rescue Committee for nearly 10 years. He has worked in a wide range of emergency situations, including Haiti earthquakes, an Ebola outbreak and complicated conflicts like northern Syria and South Sudan.

Gun-Marie “Guje” Östedt-Axelsson member of Stockholm-Skanstull Rotary Club. Past District Governor D2370 during 2019–20. Chair of the BASRAN board (Baltic Sea Regional Action Network of Rotarians) during 2023–25, as well as chair of the "Save the Baltic Sea" project in D2370.

Sven Rudberg member of Värmdö-Skärgård Rotary Club. Member of the Royal Academy of Naval Sciences. President, past president, and chair of the Baltic Sea committee in his Rotary Club. Initiator and responsible for the training of "Rotary Baltic Sea Ambassadors".

Barbro Boström, member of Landskrona Glumslövs RK and since 10 years honorary member of Pretoria East RC and project manager for Souns. Souns is a method of teaching reading and writing.

Maryam Safi is a Rotary Peace Fellow 2019–2020 at Uppsala University from Afghanistan. She will be talking about her current role at ReDI School of Digital Integration Malmö, which focuses on using technology to integrate women with migration backgrounds.

Jamie LeSueur received Uppsala University's 2020 Alumnus of the Year award and the Rotary Peace Fellowship. He also received his Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies from Uppsala University in 2015. He is Head of Emergency Operations (HEOps) at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

PHF Juha Karjalainen has been a Rotarian since 2006. Having just completed his three-year AG season, he now serves as his Club President and at ShelterBox Finland.

Päivi is Past President of Porvoo läntinen - Borgå västra RC in Helsinki region. She chairs the District (1420) International Service Committe. Päivi acts as a Board Director of ESRAG (Environmental Sustainability Action Group) and is a co-founder of BASRAN.

Joseph Augustine is a distinguished Rotary Peace Fellow and an accomplished professional from Nigeria, specializing in sustainable development initiatives across Africa. He recently completed a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University, Sweden.

Rasmus Peter Egeskjold is a Rotary International Staff member specializing in membership and club development on district and club levels. Rasmus is also a strategic advisor to both clubs and districts regarding their promotion and implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Rasmus is also a member of the Copenhagen Rotary Club and has served as a club secretary and membership chair.

Carina Nilsson has been President of the Malmö City Council since October 2018 and is the first woman to hold this position. Between 2008 and 2018, she was the Deputy Mayor and the chairman of the municipal welfare, healthcare, and social services board.

Ingrid Grandum Berget, PDG, is a member of RC Brevik, district 2290, Norway. She is the team leader for the Peace Major Gifts Initiative Advisors and a member of the planning committee for the Presidential Conference “Healing a Divided World” in Istanbul, 20th-22nd of February 2025. She has held several coordinator/advisor positions and is presently serving as End Polio Now Coordinator.

Soffía Gisladóttir was a DG for District 1360, Iceland, 2020–2021. Currently, she serves as the ARC, as an Action Plan Champion, and as the Promoter for the 2025 Rotary Convention in Calgary for Zone 18.

Venanzia Rizzi is founder of Oulu City, Finland, in 2006. Founder of the Oulu Interact club, DG 2020–2021 of District 1385, Regional Assistant Rotary Coordinator Zone 17 (ARC) 2022–2025, Zone 17 Action Plan champion, and Calgary 2025 Rotary Convention’s promotion team.

Teresa Labriola is a 2021 Rotary Peace Fellow, second cohort, at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Since 2022 member of Copenhagen Rotary Club and its foundations committee, pursuing projects in East Africa

John Philip – PDG, The Rotary Foundation Cadre Coordinator for Europe, Middle East, NorthAfrica and Central Asia - Past Chair of the Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals, DRFC 1090 (2021-24).

Andrew Creighton, AG, lives in Malmö, Sweden. He is a member of Malmö-City Rotary Club in Sweden. He introduced Club Visioning into former district 2390 and is now the District Visioning Chair in District 2395.

Nicke (Nils-Fredrik) Salén, PDG, lives in Lidköping, Sweden. He is a member of Rotary Direct Membership. He introduced Club Visioning into Scandinavia and is now a Zone Visioning Coordinator for IVFC.

Emma Jangö is the Head of Operation for Hej främling, meaning Hi Stranger, a Swedish NGO that has worked for the rights to belong and health for all. Hej främling has received the European Citizen’s Price from the European Parliament and was awarded Årets peppare by Generation Pep 2024. Hej främling provides meetings between strangers with common interests at different health-boosting activities.

Tiina Sjölund is a member of Laitila Rotary Club and currently serves as the club treasurer. She is theRLI responsible for District 1410. In Zone 17, she serves as ARPIC and one of the Action Plan Champions.

Fredrik Sandström is a member of Umeå City First Breakfast Rotary Club and an honorary member since 2022. Involved in Rotary both locally and internationally. Coordinator for Public Image in Zone 17.

Anette Løwert has been a Rotarian since 2002 and District Governor 2012–2013. Afterward several positions in the district, including District Foundation Chair for 5 years and Zone End Polio Now Coordinator for the last 3 years and currently Zone Endowment /Major Doner Adviser.

Anna Godevärn became a Rotarian in 1998 and was DG 2020/2021 in District 2330. She served as ARC for Zone 17 in 2021/2022 and as a Training Facilitator at the International Assembly 2022. She continued as a GNTS/GETS Training Facilitator during 2022 and 2023. She was the RLI Coordinator in her former district, D2330.

Karin Björklund is a member of Emmaboda Rotary Club, Sweden, District 2405. Active in the district with Membership Development, PR, and Club Visioning.

Anna König is a member of Rotary E-Club of Riddarfjärden, Sweden. She currently serves as a Rotary Coordinator in Zone 17, focusing on membership. Anna has been a Rotary Youth Exchange student, a Rotaractor, and a Rotarian since 2002 and has held many positions on club and district levels, including District Governor 2013–14, RI learning facilitator, and RI President’s representative.

Lena Mjerskaug is a member of the Enebakk Rotary Club, Norway, president 2003–2004, District governor 2010–2011 for District 2260, chairman of the Norfo Board 2012–1013, serving as Rotary coordination for Zone 16, 2017–2020, Vice Chair för the Rotary Peacebuilding Summit 2018 in Toronto, Canada, Rotary International Director / Member of The RI Board of Directors 2022–2024.

Christine Büring is a member of the Rotary Club of Altenburg, Germany. She was Governor in 2016–2017 in District 1950 Franconia/Thuringia and a Training Leader for the International Assembly and GETS/GNTS. Elected as Rotary International Director 2025–27 and will represent Germany, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein with around 66.000 Rotarians in 18 Districts.

Monia Sturén is a member of Stockholm Capital Rotary Club, District Governor 2012–2013 for District 2350, and Team Polio Zon 17.

Tommy Lekenmyr is a member of the Haninge-Tyresö Rotary Club, District Governor 2018–2019 for District 2370, former DC RYE District 2370, and End Polio Now Coordinator Zone 17.

Qasim Cheema is Chair Malmö Öresund Satellite Rosengård Rotary Club.

Mingaile Scherer serves as Rotary Coordinator for Zone 18. She is the founder of the first Rotary e- club in District 1462 and co founded the Lituanica International Rotary Club. As Chairwoman of the Committee for Rotaract and RYLA, Mingaile has significantly contributed to youth leadership. Moreover, as a District Rotaract Representative, she co-founded a Rotaract club over a decade ago. By serving in various positions in the District and Zone 18, she has helped to start new Rotary and Rotaract clubs and significantly increased membership in various clubs.

Anders Nordhag is a Philanthropy and Grants Specialist at the Rotary Foundation. He supports Rotarians with Foundation related matters, including but not limited to Rotary grants, contributions to the Foundation and recognitions. He has prior experience from government and non-government organizations and academic background in peacebuilding.

Kaitlin Bautz is the Global Events Supervisor on the Learning and Development team at RI; she oversees the IA and GELS/GNLS programs. She has worked at Rotary for 9 years and is a member of the Rotary Club of Evanston Nouveau. She has her Certified Professional in Talent Development certificate from the Association of Talent Development.

Urmas Karrlep has been a proud Rotarian for 28 years, 25 years in Tallinn RC, 3 years in Bratislava Danube RC, Past District Governor, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Zone 17, 2024–2027, and a member of Paul Harris Society.

Philip Flindt, member of Rotaract København Nord, Rotary Public Image Coordinator Region 19 (Zone 18), 2022–25, and photographer at the event.

Lars Borgestrand has been a member of Jeløy Rotary Club since 2011. He was president of his Rotary Club in 2017/2018. He was a charter member of Varna Rotaract, where he was president in 2008/2009 and then country president of Rotaract Norway in 2009/2010.

Göran Stenberg is a proud Rotarian from Östersund Åre Rotary Club since 2016. He has served as a training facilitator for partners in San Diego at the International Assembly for two years and has also served as a Training Facilitator for partners in Zone 17 and 18 training in Manchester, Prague, Reykjavik, and Gdansk.

Per Høyen has been a Rotarian since 1999 and an Aarup RC, District 1461 member. He has served as President, AG, DG, DRFC, District Polio coordinator, Rotary International Director, Rotary International Treasurer, and Trustee of the Rotary Foundation. He has been a member of several RI Committees and is currently the Vice Chair of The End Polio Now countdown Committee.

Sari Miettinen (Senior Specialist) works as part of the Club and District Support team at the Rotary International Europe/Africa Office. She provides expert advice and learning facilitation to Rotarians and Rotaractors in the Nordic & Baltic Countries and in Poland. She can be contacted regarding all issues related to club and district development in English, Finnish, German and Scandinavian languages.

Shahin Huseynov is a Team Lead for Disease Control and Elimination in WHO Regional Office for Europe in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a regional focal point for polio, he has been collaborating with RI within GPEI and bilaterally, including at a country level.

Serge Stroobants, Institute for Economics and Peace, Director for Europe and the MENA Region. Rotary International and the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) are sharing their common fundamental interest in peace through a long-lasting strategic partnership. The Institute for Economics and Peace is an independent global think tank headquartered in Sydney, Australia, measuring and quantifying peace, and producing research and training at the intersection between business, economics and peace. Its systemic definition and concept of positive peace, which represents the institutions, structures and attitudes necessary to a sustained peaceful society, are at the heart of the Rotary-IEP partnership with an online Rotary Positive Peace Academy and Rotary Positive Peace activators trained and supported in almost all parts of the Globe.

Alice Akhlaghi received a classical bachelor's degree from the Malmö Academy of Music (classical singing) with singing teachers Britta Johansson and Maria Streijffert. She now works as a doctor in Lund, where she does her general practice. In 2024, she received the Uno Ebrelius singing scholarship.

David Persson has spent the last 15 years charming and entertaining audiences from Malmö in the south to Kiruna in the north. David is one of Sweden’s most employed magicians. 

David won the Grand Prix during the Swedish Magic Championships in 2012 and became the Swedish champion in parlor magic in 2018. In addition, he has started a collaboration with the children's hospitals in Lund and Malmö to create a magic and a magic school for the children to help them escape from their everyday lives at the hospitals. 

Simon Böös is known for getting the party started when he is singing and playing. Simon was the house band for two years during the Live-show Rotary Wednesday Night Live in Rotary District 2390.