Eric Tsui was former Associate Director of the Behavioural and Knowledge Engineering Research Centre (BAKE) and currently a Senior Project Fellow in the Educational Research Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a Regional Editor of Journal of Knowledge Management, lead and delivered a master Knowledge Management program for more than 15 years. He has also championed many technology-enhanced Teaching and Learning projects and is a crusader of blended learning at the university. His research interests include Knowledge Management technologies, blended learning, cloud services, and collaborations. He is also the Principal Instructor of two Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on edX covering the topics of Knowledge Management, Big Data and Industry 4.0. Professor Tsui is an honorary advisor in Knowledge Management to three Hong Kong Government departments and provides consultancy and professional services to many private organizations, NGOs in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Japan and Brunei. He has B.Sc. (Hons.), PhD and MBA qualifications. Professor Tsui was twice listed as an exemplary/outstanding academic in PolyU Annual Reports in the last 5 years.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Sirhani is a senior Knowledge Management Consultant with over 30 years of experience across knowledge management, education, training quality, and institutional supervision. He holds a PhD in Information Science / Knowledge Management from King Abdulaziz University, awarded with high distinction for academic excellence. Dr. Al-Sirhani has held senior leadership roles overseeing training quality and knowledge practices across public and private sectors in the Makkah Region. He is a Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM) and an accomplished author and researcher in the field.

Dr. Mounir Kehal is a distinguished academic and global knowledge systems expert with over two decades of cross-continental experience in knowledge management, artificial intelligence, and innovation-led strategy in academic and industry. Holding a PhD in Computing with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management from the University of Surrey, Bachelor in Computing and MBA from Richmond, the American University of London. Dr. Kehal has built an influential career bridging research, teaching, and institutional transformation. Currently serving as professor in business analytics at the Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai, Dr. Kehal has held key leadership roles including Dean of Business at the American University in the Emirates and Director of Strategy and Accreditations at Rennes Business School in France. His research on knowledge diffusion, specialist text processing, and organizational innovation has been widely published and presented at major global conferences. Dr. Kehal is an editorial board member and reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to the academic ecosystem through his advisory roles with journals such as Journal of Global Information Management and International Journal of Knowledge Management. As a long-time volunteer country expert for AACSB and contributor to multiple international academic accreditation and quality initiatives, he brings a robust evaluative perspective to innovation in knowledge enterprises. His scholarly and strategic work aligns directly with the MIKE Award’s mission to recognize excellence in knowledge-driven performance, innovation culture, and enterprise transformation.

Hank is an experienced Knowledge Management (KM) practitioner with over twenty years working extensively in the field of KM. Hank is a recognized KM subject matter expert with skills in delivering solutions with a blend of people, process, content, learning and technology. He also has experience with implementing KM internationally, including the Middle East, Europe, the US and Japan for multiple industry sectors including energy (oil, gas and renewables), automotive, pharmaceuticals and aviation. He actively develops Communities of practices, currently supporting exciting initiatives in Oman across the private, public and academic sectors. He has led numerous KM teams, speaks at international KM conferences, and is a Master Certified Knowledge Manager (MCKM) with the Knowledge Management Institute. He has contributed authorship to global KM publications, most recently for the KM Cookbook (2019) and Knowledge Manager`s Handbook 2nd edition (2019).

Rudolf D’Souza is a pioneer for Knowledge Management (KM) in India, with over two decades of experience. He is a firm believer that KM must deliver business results, strengthen decision-making, execution, and organisational capability. He has amply demonstrated this across diverse contexts, spanning Consumer businesses and large-scale EPC organisations, while embedding KM within business processes. His speciality is large organization engagement using gamification strategically. Rudolf has served as an advisor to the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Japan, and the Digital India initiative of the Government of India. He has Chaired KM Asia and is a popular speaker and workshop leader at KM Conferences across the globe. Rudolf also brings expertise in ESG and Sustainability, supported by a Diploma in Sustainability from Sweden. He will lead a Knowledge Management Global Network (KMGN) initiative to build a practical Body of Knowledge on KM in Sustainability. A founder member of KMGN, he chaired the network for two terms.