Izabela Gasoyan is currently the international business and partnerships lead at South Summit, based in Madrid. She is an European affairs specialist working at the intersection of public policy, innovation, and corporate innovation, whose work spans Europe and Southeast Asia, where Izabela has contributed to discussions on digital regulation, energy transition, and inclusive innovation. She is particularly interested in how European digital and sustainability frameworks can be implemented in ways that support startups, responsible technology, and more inclusive economic systems. With five years of academic and professional experience focused on governance and EU affairs, she brings a hybrid perspective shaped by engagement in Brussels policymaking circles and hands-on work within startup and innovation ecosystems. Izabela has participated in international forums including the World Economic Forum in Davos and the World Water Forum in Bali, advocating for stronger youth and gender representation in policy dialogues.