She holds a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and a Master's degree in Pre-Hispanic Architecture Restoration from the National School of Anthropology and History (ENAH), and a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Georgia. Since 2009, she has been the president of the Archaeology Council of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and a member of the Scientific-Editorial Committee of the journal Arqueología Mexicana.

Archaeologist specializing in the Iron Age. She earned her Ph.D. in 2005 and has held leadership positions in museums and archaeological services in Switzerland. An expert in archaeological management, she has been actively involved in European and international archaeological organizations, including ICOMOS and ICAHM. She holds a Master’s in Advanced Studies in Cultural Management and is the founder and director of ArchaeoConcept, a company dedicated to heritage management.

She is an archaeologist and specialist in cultural heritage protection, known for her work in combating the illicit trafficking of cultural goods and the conservation of archaeological artifacts. She is the founder of the Antiquities Coalition and has been an active advocate for the restitution of stolen art and artifacts to their countries of origin.​

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Teresa Patricio is a Portuguese archaeologist specialized in prehistory, particularly in the study of megalithic sites and Neolithic cultures. She has worked on the research and conservation of archaeological heritage in Portugal.

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Will Megarry is an Irish archaeologist specialized in prehistory, particularly in megalithic sites and the study of the archaeological landscape. He has researched funerary practices and the interaction of Neolithic societies with their environment in Ireland.

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Ian Lilley is an Australian archaeologist specialized in the prehistory of Australia and Southeast Asia. His work focuses on the study of early human settlements, Indigenous cultures, the use of natural resources, as well as landscape archaeology and the social practices of prehistoric societies in the region.​

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Andrea Jalandoni is a Filipino archaeologist specialized in the prehistory of the Philippines, focusing on the study of early human settlements and ancient cultures of the archipelago. She has worked on excavations that provide insights into the development of the region's early communities.​

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Chrissy Grant is an Australian archaeologist known for her work in Indigenous archaeology and cultural heritage. She has specialized in the preservation and study of archaeological sites related to Australia's Indigenous cultures, working on excavation projects and heritage management concerning the ancestral traditions and practices of Aboriginal communities.​

Adam Markham is a thought leader and expert on climate change and cultural heritage and a leading voice for the inclusion of cultural heritage in national and international climate policy. He was the lead author for the UNESCO report - World Heritage and Tourism in a Changing Climate. Formerly the Deputy Director for climate and energy at the Union of Concerned Scientists, he is now Director of Climate Heritage Advisors.

Nuria Sanz Gallego, archaeologist and anthropologist, is a UN civil servant specializing in natural and cultural heritage management. With PhDs in Prehistory and Human Ecology, she has worked in multilateral institutions like UNESCO and the EU since 1995. As UNESCO Representative in Mexico, she led projects on indigenous knowledge, bio-cultural heritage, and linguistic diversity. She also coordinated the UNESCO HEADS programme on human evolution, establishing a global network of 250 scientists and editing seven UNESCO volumes on the subject.

John A. Peterson, archaeologist and heritage specialist, is the president of ICAHM and has extensive experience in cultural heritage management in the U.S., the Philippines, and Micronesia. He has conducted research and led preservation projects in multiple regions, contributing to the protection of historical and archaeological sites. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various institutions, serving on heritage boards and promoting community-based conservation efforts. His work spans museum studies, historical landscapes, and international initiatives for the safeguarding of cultural heritage.

Atacameño archaeologist specializing in heritage and environmental issues, with over 20 years of experience in archaeological and anthropological studies. He has a particular interest in the Environmental Impact Assessment System, including the development of baseline studies for various investment projects submitted to environmental authorities, as well as environmental impact statements or studies. He also has expertise in indigenous rights and disability issues.

Archaeologist and historian, Ph.D. in Anthropology, and one of Chile's most prominent scholars in the archaeology of the Norte Grande region. He was a founding figure in establishing archaeology and history programs at Chilean universities and played a key role in creating museums such as the San Miguel de Azapa Museum and the renowned anthropology journal Chungara. His work has laid the foundation for the inclusion of local Indigenous communities and raised awareness of their development challenges. Currently, he is a professor at various international universities and serves as the director of American Archaeology and other scientific journals. He is also an expert in the Archaeology and Anthropology Evaluation Unit of ICOMOS.

Portuguese archaeologist who has lived in Barcelona (Spain), Belo Horizonte (Brazil), Faro (Portugal), and now resides in Dublin (Ireland). She is a specialist in African archaeology and cultural heritage, having worked in Africa for over 20 years, in countries such as Egypt, Mauritania, and Niger. She is a member of ICOMOS and its specialized committee on Cultural Tourism. In 2008, she founded "Teiduma, Consultancy on Heritage and Culture."