Wendy is a development practitioner with over 18 years of experience working in international development in both the philanthropic and NGO space. She is a VP for Research and Advisory at Busara Centre for Behavioral Economics where she is setting up a research division focused on how behavioral science can support climate adaptation and resilience of vulnerable populations. Her areas of focus include inclusive finance, climate resilience and adaptation, women's economic empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods for extremely poor households with an emphasis on arid/semi-arid land areas. She is passionate about designing and implementing strategies that focus on multi-sectoral interventions and emphasize collaborative and diverse partnerships. 

Hugo Pacheco is the Chief Product & Growth Officer at Papersoft, is a seasoned leader in technology-driven financial inclusion solutions, employing Human-Centric Design. With over 15 years of expertise in the financial sector, Hugo specializes in crafting and implementing innovative solutions for agency banking, identity tools, microfinance and agent network management across Africa. His passion lies in empowering underserved communities by ensuring financial services are accessible, convenient, and affordable, even in areas with limited connectivity and resources.