Smita Prakash is the Chief Editor and Deputy CEO of Asian News International, which is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency providing content for every information platform, including TV, internet, broadband, newspapers and cell phones.

Ashok Malik is a Partner at The Asia Group and Chair of its New Delhi-based subsidiary in India where he leads the firm’s in-market business strategy and services. Prior to joining TAG, Ashok served for three years (2019-22) as Policy Advisor/Additional Secretary in India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

Marya Shakil is a prominent Indian television journalist and news anchor who serves as the Managing Editor at India Today. She is well-known for hosting the network's flagship prime-time and political news programs, including the widely watched News Track.

Nisthar Cassim is a senior journalist and the Editor of the Daily Financial Times. He was formerly the editor of The Daily Mirror and The Bottom Line.

Santosh Menon is a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s marketing communications industry, with over two decades of experience across India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. An entrepreneur, he runs his own advertising firm, serves as President of the Lanka India Business Association, sits on the board of SLIMFA, and is the Festival Director of Media Fest.

Kalani Kumarasinghe is a journalist, news anchor and the current Editor of NewsWire.

Shehan Baranage - Senior Journalist, Consultant

Dilrukshi Handunnetti is a lawyer and journalist. She is a co-founder and director of the Colombo-based Center for Investigative Reporting.