Our Speakers

Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized cybersecurity analyst and strategic advisor with 25 years of experience. She is the founder of the global network Leading Cyber Ladies and a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University. Her influential TED Talk, viewed by millions and chosen for TED’s ‘Most Powerful Ideas,’ established her as a global thought leader on security and hacking. As a speaker, she advises major corporations and government agencies on emerging security technologies and the necessity of engaging the hacker community for better digital defense.

Martina Navratilova is a legendary tennis icon, winner of 59 Grand Slam titles, and the record-holder of nine Wimbledon singles titles. She is a globally recognized advocate for equality, human rights, and social causes. Her career is a testament to perseverance and courage, highlighted by her defection from communist Czechoslovakia in 1975. As a keynote speaker, she shares empowering anecdotes on overcoming challenges and brings her passion to issues such as women’s rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and achieving peak performance.

Joe Pine is the pioneer and leading expert on the Experience Economy and the bestselling co-author of the seminal book of the same name. He provides management advice to Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide. His books, including Authenticity, Infinite Possibility, and Mass Customization, showcase his ability to predict economic shifts. As a highly sought-after speaker, he shares strategies for experience innovation on the digital frontier and demonstrates how making the customer experience the central focus is the lifeblood of an enterprise.

Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral scientist and #1 New York Times bestselling author who founded Science of People. She translates complex research into actionable strategies for improving communication, influence, and professional connections. With a viral TEDx talk boasting over 70 million views, she is a captivating keynote speaker who delivers science-backed "people hacks." Her presentations equip audiences with tools to build charismatic communication, boost team cohesion, and enhance executive presence for immediate, measurable impact.

Dr. Sylvia Earle, dubbed “Her Deepness,” is a revered oceanographer, former Chief Scientist of NOAA, and a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. She holds the record for the deepest untethered walk on the sea floor. A winner of the 2009 TED Prize, Earle is the founder and Chairman of the Mission Blue/Sylvia Earle Alliance, dedicated to creating a global network of "Hope Spots" for ocean protection. Her keynotes are a compelling call to action on marine conservation and the urgent need to address the threat of climate change on the "blue heart of the planet."

Dr. Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance at LBS and a leading expert on responsible business and ESG. His book, Grow the Pie, has been translated into nine languages, and he is a Fellow of the British Academy. As a keynote speaker, his TED Talks have a combined 3 million views on topics like The Social Responsibility of Business and trust in a post-truth world. He provides senior leaders with actionable, research-backed strategies for integrating purpose and profit and navigating the biases inherent in stories, statistics, and studies.

Tiffani Bova is the former Chief Growth Evangelist at Salesforce and a leading authority on business growth and innovation strategy. She provides a practical roadmap for sustainable, profitable growth. The author of the bestseller Growth IQ, her work is based on direct consultation with thousands of companies, from startups to Fortune 500s. Her keynotes deliver high-impact, actionable strategies for leaders, focusing on the 10 paths to growth and the critical necessity of aligning people, processes, and technology to create a seamless customer experience.

Dr. Ken Goldberg is a Professor at UC Berkeley, a pioneer in robotics and AI, and a highly-regarded filmmaker/artist. He is the Director of the CITRIS People and Robots Initiative. The creator of the first robot on the Internet, his presentations blend his expertise in automation, social information filtering, and creative problem solving. His work has been recognized with the Presidential Faculty Fellowship (Bill Clinton) and the Joseph Engelberger Robotics Award.

Rebecca Henderson is an influential economist and a professor at Harvard Business School. She is a leading authority on organizational and strategic change, focusing her research on the role of purpose-driven firms in building a more sustainable economy. Her book, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire, was shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year. As a speaker, she provides a new intellectual framework and a plausible path forward for business leaders, offering both the urgency and the hope needed to solve complex global challenges like climate change.

Terry Jones is a technology pioneer and serial entrepreneur, celebrated as the founder of Travelocity.com and founding Chairman of Kayak.com. His IPOs and exits total over $10 billion. As a highly sought-after international speaker, he is a recognized authority on the Future of Business and Digital Transformation. His keynotes, based on his books Disruption Off and ON Innovation, provide thought-provoking, actionable steps for harnessing technology and innovation to achieve disruption and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Mohanbir Sawhney is a globally recognized expert in strategic marketing and digital innovation. Business Week named him one of the 25 most influential people in e-Business. A Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, he advises and speaks to Global 2000 firms and governments worldwide. His keynotes provide highly actionable insights on organic growth, process-centric marketing, and new media strategies for navigating digital disruption.

Ayesha Khanna is the Co-Founder and CEO of ADDO AI, a firm specializing in AI solutions. She is a strategic advisor to governments and major corporations on Artificial Intelligence, smart cities, and innovation strategy. Her firm, ADDO AI, was recognized by Forbes as a leading AI company in Asia. As a keynote speaker, Ayesha shares actionable insights on scenario analysis, new product development, and how countries and companies can harness technology to gain a competitive edge, as detailed in her book Hybrid Reality.

Dr. Finn Kydland is a Nobel Laureate in Economics (2004) and a prominent macroeconomist recognized for his pivotal contributions to the theory of business cycles and economic policy formulation. As a respected authority, his theories heavily influence today's macroeconomics. His keynotes offer audiences worldwide significant, data-driven insights on monetary and fiscal policy, the dynamics of the global economy, and the political economics that govern national and international markets.

Nithin Kamath is the Founder and CEO of Zerodha, India’s largest retail brokerage firm, which handles approximately 15% of India’s daily trading volume. He is a member of the SEBI Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC) and has championed financial literacy through initiatives like Varsity. His keynotes focus on FinTech innovation, strategic scaling, and the democratization of wealth creation in India.

Sara Blakely is the founder and Executive Chairwoman of SPANX, the globally successful brand she launched with minimal capital. She is recognized for her innovation in the retail industry and was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. As a keynote speaker, Blakely shares her inspiring, authentic story of overcoming self-doubt and market resistance to achieve success. Her talks provide actionable motivation and key concepts on entrepreneurship, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and how to trust your instincts to build a market-leading brand.

Rigoberta Menchú is a Nobel Peace Laureate and a world-renowned activist who champions indigenous rights and ethno-cultural reconciliation. Her work led her to become a prominent figure in the Committee of the Peasant Union (CUC). As a speaker, she shares her compelling life story, chronicled in her human document I, Rigoberta Menchú, which brought international attention to the struggles of the Maya people. Her insights are invaluable for audiences interested in non-violent resistance, human rights, and the power of grassroots social reform.

Dr. Jean Tirole is a Nobel Laureate in Economics (2014) and a leading expert in industrial organization and market regulation. He is the Chairman of the Toulouse School of Economics and the author of Economics for the Common Good. His research has profoundly influenced thinking on banking, macroeconomics, and finance, and his work on two-sided markets is critical for competition policy. As a highly sought-after speaker, he provides unmatched, authoritative analysis on global economic affairs and the need for adaptive, context-specific regulatory frameworks.

Toby Walsh is a world-leading expert on artificial intelligence and the author of 2062: The World that AI Made. As a professor of AI at the University of New South Wales, he is a prominent voice in the ethical and societal implications of AI. As a keynote speaker, Walsh provides a clear and balanced perspective on the future of artificial intelligence. He offers a compelling look at the potential of AI while also raising the critical questions we must answer to ensure it is developed responsibly.