​Italian curator, photographer, and graphic designer based in Vicenza. Since 2019, she has co-organised and curated exhibitions and events for the Biennale della Fotografia Femminile in Mantua. Her work focuses on documentary photography and women’s artistic production, promoting photography as a tool for critically exploring history and contemporary society.

Curator and founder of the Art for Humanity Foundation and Abuja Photo Festival. Based in Abuja, he explores photography as a tool for social change and cultural dialogue. Since 2017, he has mentored over 3,000 young creators and collaborated with UNDP, UNESCO and international cultural institutions.

Award-winning Belgian photographer and director of the Brussels Street Photography Festival. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in photography publications. Winner of awards at the Maastricht Photo Festival and Vivian Maier Photo Contest, she also serves as a curator and jury member. She has published two photobooks and presented solo exhibitions across Belgium.

Photographer and cultural professional with over 17 years of experience, specialising in photography’s social and environmental impact. Previously an international photojournalist represented by Getty Images, he has exhibited his work at major institutions worldwide. Before joining Belfast Photo Festival, he led Climate Visuals, promoting environmental awareness and community engagement through photography.

Photographer, curator, and educator based in Budapest, and chair of RANDOM – Association of Contemporary Photographers. A graduate of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, her award-winning work explores urban life, identity, and society, and has been exhibited across Europe and the U.S.

MA from the University of Kent and visiting scholar at Harvard, he is the director of the Paranapiacaba and São Paulo Photo Festivals. He has curated over 80 exhibitions worldwide, leads Brazil’s Visual Literacy programme, and coordinates the Photography with the Visually Impaired project since 2008.

A chemical engineer and self-taught photographer, Astrid combines her passion for science with experimental photography. She is also a writer specialising in art, culture and music. At the Experimental Photo Festival and Hub, she works as a curator promoting innovative artistic proposals and fostering creativity.

Photographer, author and publisher, he has made significant contributions to contemporary photojournalism. A long-time collaborator with GEO magazine, he has produced hundreds of photo essays and award-winning books. He is co-founder of Edition Lammerhuber and the Global Peace Photo Award, and director of Festival La Gacilly-Baden Photo and Open Your Eyes.

Argentine photographer, curator and educator, she was recognised by the British Journal of Photography as one of its Ones to Watch in 2023. Her work explores Latin American identity, technology and politics. She has exhibited internationally, received several photography scholarships and founded Freezer, a platform promoting photographic education and experimental creation.

Portuguese curator and photography specialist with a background in history and museology. Co-founder and former director of Encontros da Imagem in Braga, he has curated over 100 exhibitions internationally and served as director of the Museum of Image in Braga. In 2019, he founded Imago Lisboa, where he serves as Artistic Director.

Photographic artist, curator and educator, she is the Founder, Artistic Director and Curator of the IPMA Festival. She teaches photography and coordinates international projects at the Arts Academy of Kauno kolegija HE Institution. Her research focuses on photographic heritage from the interwar period, its documentation and historical significance.

He is the director of Les Boutographies in Montpellier, a leading European festival for contemporary photography. With a background in cinema and image culture, he promotes authenticity and visual reflection, fostering collaborations that expand photography’s dialogue across Europe.

Georgian-born visual artist, curator, and educator based in Germany, specialising in conceptual and experimental photography. Co-organiser and curator of KOLGA TBILISI PHOTO since 2011, she has curated international exhibitions and served on photography juries. She is a nominator for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize and teaches photography at ecosign Academy in Cologne.

Spanish cultural promoter and founder of the MontPhoto Association, Paco Membrives has led one of the world’s most renowned nature photography festivals for over three decades, promoting ethics, education, and environmental awareness while connecting institutions and fostering cultural and photographic projects.

Independent curator based in Turin, specialising in contemporary photography. Artistic Director of Liquida Photofestival since 2022, she also curates Creative Roads, connecting art and urban regeneration. As Exhibition Coordinator for PhEST and Cortona on The Move, she develops exhibitions exploring the relationship between photography, communities, and contemporary life.

A Greek photographer, videographer, and content creator, he serves as Video and Photography Coordinator at Photometria International Photography Festival in Ioannina, Greece. His work combines photography, video art, and visual storytelling, with a focus on social media projects and documenting life and cultures across Europe.

Mexican photographer, graphic designer, and director of Mexico Street Photo Fest, with a master’s degree in corporate communication. She has served on juries for international photography competitions in Paris, Rome, and Istanbul. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and in 2025 she received Mexico’s Women Leader recognition in the cultural sector.

Dutch photographer, curator, and cultural entrepreneur. Founder and director of Rotterdam Photo since 2015, he has curated international exhibitions and programmes promoting contemporary photography. His work focuses on innovative exhibition formats, cultural inclusion, and creating opportunities for photographers.

Art historian, curator, and researcher with a PhD in Art Sciences, specialising in early photography and women's photographic history. President of the Fotografistka Foundation and director of Vintage Photo Festival since 2015, she has curated major exhibitions and co-authored publications on photographic history.