Dr. Luka Powanga is a distinguished professor and seasoned economist, globally recognized as a creative problem solver, a visionary, and a thought leader. He is a Professor of Economics and Finance at Regis University, and has developed and taught courses in international logistics, economics, finance, international business, strategy development, implementation, capstone, and commercialization, including incubating student businesses and entrepreneurship. Luka was also part of the team that pioneered the Online MBA Program, which grew from zero to over 4,000 students worldwide. He also implemented the Physicians MBA program and the MBA degree in the Business of Government, and was the founding board member of the Sullivan Center of Entrepreneurship at Regis University.

Luka has chaired, keynoted, and organized numerous academic and business conferences, and is a regular contributor to the Renewables Global Status Report and the Renewables in Cities Global Status Reports. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Energy Africa Conference, the premier energy conference on Africa. He leverages the conference's vast network of investors, EPCs, project developers, and other professionals to form partnerships that actualize energy, agricultural, and healthcare projects in Africa.

Luka is also the Executive Director for MALK Management Consulting, an advisory firm that provides project development, finance, management, corporate and business strategy, technology and marketing services. His business experience encompasses international transportation and logistics, mining, energy, health, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. Luka is also a founding member of the Denver Chapter of the Angel Capital Group, which organizes angel funds to invest in innovative business models.

Luka earned a BSc with distinction in Mineral Sciences, Metallurgy and Mineral Processing from the University of Zambia, an MSc/PhD in Mineral Economics from the School of Mines, and an MScIT in Network Technologies and Database Administration from Regis University in Colorado.