Erika Staël von Holstein is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Re-Imagine Europa (RIE), a Brussels-based think tank specializing in innovative thinking for a stronger, fairer, and more competitive Europe. A leading expert in depolarisation and the role of narratives, Erika has developed numerous analyses and methodologies to better understand these phenomena and propose practical solutions. She has two decades of experience in bridging science, society, and policy, and serves as an advisor to numerous national and European organizations, including the Spanish government’s International Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. She also participates in various European expert committees, including the EU Science Diplomacy Working Groups and is a member of the Board of the European Conclave.