BC Tan is Managing Director and Co-Head of Southeast Asia in the Investigations, Diligence and Compliance practice, based in Singapore. BC has over 18 years of experience in global risk and investigations. He specializes in the transformative use of technology and data science to address anti‐money laundering, counter financing of terrorism, trade‐based money laundering (TBML) compliance, transnational organized crime and global sanctions risks. He has worked with NGO and government partners on the understanding the forced criminality issue and to develop response strategies.

Mechelle Moore is a specialist in anti-human trafficking and transnational organised crime, with a particular focus on forced criminality, online scams, and cyber slavery across the Asia Pacific region. As the Chief Executive Officer – Asia of Global Alms Incorporated and founder of the survivor-led program Yes She Matters, Mechelle brings over 15 years of experience in child protection, trauma-informed care, and survivor advocacy. She has delivered high-level consultation and training for law enforcement, military personnel, NGOs, and international delegations on combating trafficking networks and illicit economies.

Kalmaj Raj is the founder and director of Cross Global Asia Foundation. He has spoken about how to fight against human trafficking at TEDx speaker, and is a Human Trafficking and Bonded Labour Researcher.

Ling Li is a co-founder of EOS Collective, a non-profit organisation dedicated to investigating the scam industry and advocating for the rights and recovery of its victims. Over the past several years, she has supported survivors of scam compounds across the region, collaborating with both local and international civil society organisations to provide relief and assist with repatriation efforts. She is the co-author of Scam: Inside Southeast Asia’s Cybercrime Compounds (Verso, 2025). With past experience in law enforcement, she is currently pursuing a PhD at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, with research focused on how technology facilitates modern slavery across East and Southeast Asia.

Salam is an engineering graduate from Bangladesh who was deceived into a trafficking situation in scamming compounds. After securing his freedom, he began his journey as a survivor leader, supporting the rescue and safe repatriation of more than 50 survivors during his three years at Humanity Research Consultancy (HRC), where he served as the Survivor Empowerment and Communication Officer.

He is currently working at the Asia Freedom Network as the Country Director for Bangladesh, and he also works as an independent lived-experience consultant with various organizations. He is a member of the Leadership Council of the Global Survivor Network (GSN), which works globally in partnership with International Justice Mission (IJM). He is also a co-founder of two survivor-led groups dedicated to combating human trafficking.

Dr. K. Krishnan is a highly respected social scientist with over 35 years of impactful leadership in rural development, indigenous rights, labour rights protection, human rights advocacy, livelihood enhancement, environmental governance, and legal education. A nationally recognised expert on bonded labour eradication, he has facilitated the rescue and rehabilitation of more than 19,000 bonded labourers across six states, ensuring sustainable reintegration for over 80% of survivors. His grassroots engagement has been instrumental in preventing child labour and enabling 60,000 tribal children to access quality education.

Emily is a US National Certified and HKPCA Certified Counsellor dedicated to helping people create safe spaces to heal and grow. She began her career in Washington, DC, working with an NGO fighting human trafficking—an experience that deepened her commitment to vulnerable communities. Trained in IFS, EMDR, polyvagal, and narrative exposure therapies, she supports clients with complex trauma. After earning her master’s in Texas, she moved to Hong Kong, where she co-directed a counseling center for five years. She now works at the Hong Kong Dignity Institute (HKDI) with refugees, trafficking survivors, and others facing exploitation or discrimination. The mission of HKDI is to restore dignity to the most vulnerable in Hong Kong through integrated legal and mental health support.

Shiva Hari Gyawali is a renowned Dalit Rights activist, researcher, development worker, strategic thinker, and value-driven youth leader in Nepal. With over 10 years in non-profits, he excels in research on caste, religion, and their dynamic impacts on Nepali society, particularly how these factors exacerbate human trafficking vulnerabilities. As a senior project manager for 4+ years, he has coordinated initiatives in human rights, governance, livelihoods, and advocacy across Nepal and South Asia, with a special emphasis on combating human trafficking in the adult entertainment sector. His expertise centers on vulnerable groups like Dalits, women, LGBTIQA+, and freed Haliya, emphasizing Human Rights-Based Approaches.