Our Speakers

Tony Hawk is a skateboarding legend, 16-time X Games medalist, and the creator of the billion-dollar Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game franchise. He is a global icon known for his elite athleticism and entrepreneurship. He is the founder of The Skatepark Project, which has donated over $10 million to fund public skateparks across the US. His keynotes blend exhilarating tales with practical lessons on resilience, creativity, and the business strategies that allowed him to build a successful brand while maintaining authenticity.

Jorge Guajardo is the former Ambassador of Mexico to China, a leading advisor on Global Risk, and an expert in International Relations and cybersecurity. A Georgetown and Harvard graduate, he provides strategic counsel on navigating market disruptions and barriers to entry, leveraging his diplomatic experience in Asia and his role as Consul General in Austin, Texas.

Amitabh Kant is a top Indian policymaker, former G20 Sherpa, and former CEO of NITI Aayog. He is the architect of flagship national initiatives, including the Startup India and Make in India movements. His work accelerated India’s jump of 79 positions in the Ease of Doing Business rankings and positioned the country as the third-best ecosystem for startups globally. His keynotes offer unique insight into Digital Public Infrastructure, Financial Reform, and how emerging economies can successfully scale solutions and achieve responsible growth.

Dr. John C. Maxwell is a globally influential speaker and bestselling author of over 30 books, including The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He is recognized as a foremost authority on leadership and personal development. His core philosophy is that "everything rises and falls on leadership," a message he has delivered to Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and top sports organizations. His keynotes provide actionable resources and training for individuals to reach their highest potential, both personally and professionally.

Dr. Babak Hodjat is a serial entrepreneur and the Co-founder and Chief Scientist of Sentient Technologies, architects of the world's largest distributed AI system. He is the principal inventor of the technology behind Apple's Siri. As the CTO of AI at Cognizant, he advises on the future of business dynamics, particularly the implications of natural language processing, machine learning, and genetic algorithms. His keynotes provide deep, high-level insights into distributed AI and the strategy required to successfully implement intelligent interfaces for mobile and enterprise computing.

Scott D. Anthony is a globally recognized expert on disruptive change and a two-time Thinkers50 most influential thinker. He is the former CEO of Innosight and a Professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. The author of eight books, including Dual Transformation and the bestseller Eat, Sleep, Innovate, his work provides a practical playbook for forward-thinking organizations. His keynotes are highly sought after for their actionable insights on building a culture of innovation and mastering the art of converting ambiguity into strategic opportunity.

Dr. Didier Queloz is a Nobel Laureate in Physics (2019) and a Professor at the University of Cambridge and ETH Zurich. He is the co-discoverer of the first exoplanet, a finding that revolutionized the field of astrophysics. His research now focuses on the detection of Earth-like planets and the search for universal life. As a speaker, he translates his groundbreaking scientific work into exciting and accessible insights on the formation and evolution of planets, aiming to spread passion for science and the limitless possibilities of exoplanet exploration.

Professor David Daokui Li is a leading Chinese economist and a top policy advisor, having served on the Monetary Policy Committee of China’s central bank. He is a Professor and Director of the CCWE at Tsinghua University. With degrees from Tsinghua and Harvard, his expertise lies in Chinese economics and policy, trade, and comparative economics. His keynotes provide audiences with unmatched insights into China’s economic trajectory and the internal policy discussions that shape global markets.

Robin Sharma is one of the world's most influential leadership gurus and the author of #1 bestsellers, including The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The 5AM Club, which have sold over 25 million copies. His presentations provide uncommonly original and tactical insights that electrify audiences and empower individuals to achieve personal responsibility, productivity, and mastery. He works with Fortune 500 companies on leadership development and is the founder of the Robin Sharma Foundation for Children (RSFC).

Guneet Monga is an Academy Award-winning Indian film producer and the founder of Sikhya Entertainment, known for films like The Lunchbox and Gangs of Wasseypur. She is a pioneer in innovative film financing, notably raising nearly $140,000 for her film Peddlers via a viral Facebook post. Her keynotes inspire audiences to follow their passion, share lessons on creative problem-solving, and detail the challenges and resilience required to succeed in the global entertainment industry.

Michael Coates is the former CISO of Twitter and the Co-founder and CEO of Altitude Networks, a startup specializing in enterprise cloud security. He is a highly recognized security leader who formerly served as the Chairman of the board of directors for OWASP, the world's largest non-profit application security organization. His keynotes provide actionable strategies for organizations to prepare for the future of security and leverage technology to prevent cloud data from being accessed without authorization.

Neil Harbisson is a self-identified cyborg artist and activist best known for wearing an antenna, the "eyeborg," implanted in his skull that allows him to perceive color as sound. He is the co-founder of the Cyborg Foundation. His art explores perception, identity, and the borderlands of humanity and technology. As a sought-after speaker, he shares his unique perspective on how technology can deepen and extend what it means to be human, inspiring global audiences to think critically about the future of our species.

Dr. Pawan Agrawal is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and expert in supply chain management and operational excellence. His research on the Mumbai Dabbawalas is renowned globally. He has delivered over a thousand sessions for Fortune 500 companies (Microsoft, IBM, Tata Motors) and top educational institutes, including IIMs, IITs, and Cambridge University. His talks focus on the Dabbawalas' secrets to time management, 100% execution, accuracy, and building a culture of customer satisfaction and ownership.

Dr. Timothy R. Clark is an Oxford-trained scholar and former three-time CEO, blending academic rigor with practical executive experience. He is the founder of LeaderFactor, a global leadership consulting firm. The best-selling author of books including Epic Change and The Employee Engagement Mindset, his work is praised for its elegant simplicity and practical application. His keynotes deliver high-impact content on leadership principles, change, and innovation for corporations and government agencies worldwide.

Hashem Al-Ghaili is a science communicator and a leading voice on the future of science and technology. With a background in biotechnology, he is the creator of the viral "Science Nature Page," which has over 30 million followers and is a go-to source for news and information on scientific breakthroughs. A visionary keynote speaker, Al-Ghaili provides a clear and compelling look at the future of science. He speaks on biotechnology, AI, and sustainable energy, offering audiences a transformative guide to understanding the latest scientific breakthroughs and their impact on business and society.

Jason Bevan is the former Head of Creative Development & VP Marketing EMEA at Warner Bros. Studios. He oversaw the marketing for iconic franchises like Harry Potter, Batman, and The Hobbit across 37 countries. As an expert speaker for TED and the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, he reveals the simple, powerful techniques used by legendary filmmakers. His keynotes use engaging, behind-the-scenes stories to provide a strategic blueprint for organizations to rocket-fuel their innovation and cultivate a culture of bold creativity.

Dr. Ajai Chowdhry is a co-founder of HCL, a Padma Bhushan recipient, and a pioneer who helped lay the foundation for the entire Indian IT industry. He led HCL Infosystems' growth from $89M to $2.6B in the 1990s. He is a strategic advisor focused on "IT for the masses" and is currently focusing on incubating entrepreneurship as a board member of Indian Angel Network. His keynotes draw on his experience to provide a strategic blueprint for entrepreneurship, global services capabilities, and digital transformation in India.

Hugh Evans is the Founder of the Global Citizens Movement, which has raised billions to fight extreme poverty. He is also the founder of the Oaktree Foundation, Australia’s first youth-run relief organization. As a powerful speaker, he shares his story of challenging the status quo of extreme poverty through social entrepreneurship and collective action. His efforts have secured cash commitments of nearly $40 billion to aid marginalized individuals and helped launch global fundraising campaigns with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.