Lidia Esther Aviles
Managing Partner, SIGF
Global Advisor, Founder and CEO of AELSTONE, Expert in Sustainability, Foresight and Strategic Innovation
Dr. Lidia Esther Aviles is an international expert in sustainability, strategic foresight, and investment innovation. She is the Founder & CEO of AELSTONE (official partner of the European Innovation Council and UNIDO), and serves as Board Member at SICAV and Managing Partner at SIGF. Recognized as a Top Global Advisor by IAOTP, she actively evaluates and judges technologies for the European Commission and beyond.
Her work spans defense strategy, aviation (HAPS, SAF and operations), Defense tech, deep tech, energy transition, and AI, with influential contributions at COPs 27, 28, 29, AI for Good, and leading innovation panels. She holds honorary doctorates in Finance and Seismology, and previously led operations at the Long Duration Energy Storage Council.
A multilingual public speaker, published author, and foresight figure, Dr. Aviles blends innovation, diplomacy, and strategic leadership to empower resilient global investment futures.