Dr. Bertrand Piccard rose to fame as “scientist-adventurer” by undertaking the first non-stop balloon flight around the world. Born into a dynasty of explorers and scientists who conquered the heights and the depths of our planet, he seemed predestined to pursue one of the greatest family adventures of the 20th century. As a doctor specialised in psychiatry, aeronaut, speaker, author, President of the “Winds of Hope” foundation and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN, Bertrand aims to combine his family’s scientific legacy with his commitment to exploring the great adventure of life.

As President of Solar Impulse which aims to re-enact the history of powered flight using only solar energy in an aircraft capable of remaining airborne without producing any polluting emissions, he hopes to draw attention to the inevitable changes needed to ensure our planet’s future energy resources and ecology and to give environmental protection a positive and stimulating image.