Georg Gartner, current President of the International Cartographic Association, is a leading expert in cartography and geovisualization. As a professor at TU Wien, his work focuses on user-centered map design, mobile mapping, and the role of cartography in addressing misinformation.

Jakub Lysek, a political scientist and lecturer at Palacký University Olomouc (UPOL), specialises in local governance, electoral behaviour, and quantitative political research. With academic experience from institutions such as the University of Michigan and KU Leuven, his work bridges political analysis and applied social sciences.

Eric Losang is a researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL) and Chair of the ICA Commission on Atlases. With expertise in geovisualization, critical cartography, and atlas design, he focuses on database-assisted information systems and innovative knowledge media in cartography.

Róbert Móro is a senior researcher at KINIT, specialising in AI, machine learning, user modelling, and misinformation detection. With a Ph.D. from the Slovak University of Technology, he has contributed to numerous academic and industry projects, focusing on personalisation, eye tracking, and combating misinformation.

Ian Muehlenhaus is a Senior Product Engineer at Esri and Chair of the ICA Commission on Map Design. A former academic, his expertise spans map design, persuasive geocommunication, and AI in GIS. Known for his innovative approach to geospatial visualisation, Ian bridges science, creativity, and trust in cartography.

Alena Vondráková is an assistant professor at the Department of Geoinformatics, Palacký University Olomouc (UPOL). Her research focuses on thematic cartography, atlas design, graphic design in cartography, and legislative aspects of geoinformatics. With a robust academic background in geoinformatics and law, she combines expertise in cartographic visualisation and interdisciplinary applications.

Petra Hypšová is a psychologist and PhD candidate in Work and Organisational Psychology at Palacký University Olomouc (UPOL). Her research focuses on deception detection using non-invasive technologies such as eye-tracking, infrared thermal imaging, and face-reading. She explores innovative methods for understanding truth and deception scenarios

Francis Harvey is a professor at Leipzig University and Coordinator of the Research Group “Data and Practices” at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL). With expertise in GIScience, geovisualization, and geoinformation ethics, his research explores how geospatial data and technologies shape societal trust, collaboration, and understanding in digital cartography.

Gabriela Godišková is a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Geography, Masaryk University. Her research focuses on user testing, eye-tracking, and virtual reality, emphasising geovisualization and the usability of digital environments.

Timothy Prestby is a cartographer and researcher at the Penn State University, focusing on the intersection of map design, user experience, and geospatial data visualisation. His work examines how cartographic interfaces influence trust and decision-making in the context of misinformation

Nili Steinfeld is a senior lecturer at Ariel University and a researcher specialising in digital literacy, online privacy, and the impact of misinformation. Her work explores how individuals navigate trust and deception in digital environments, making her a key voice in understanding visual communication in the age of misinformation.