Our Speakers

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a basketball legend, a successful entrepreneur, and a leading philanthropist. As a five-time NBA champion, he is one of the greatest players of all time. Beyond the court, he founded Magic Johnson Enterprises, a company that has revitalized urban communities and driven economic growth. A compelling keynote speaker, Johnson shares his journey from sports icon to business mogul. He speaks on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the importance of purpose-driven business, offering a powerful and inspiring guide for leaders and teams who want to make a difference in the world.

Dr. Bertrand Piccard is a pioneering explorer, psychiatrist, and the Founder of the Solar Impulse Foundation. He is famous for completing the first non-stop round-the-world balloon flight and the first round-the-world solar flight. A UN Ambassador for the Environment and Special Advisor to the European Commission, his mission is to select 1000 efficient solutions to protect the environment profitably. His keynotes inspire audiences with his pioneering spirit, demonstrating how to find synergies where others see opposition and encouraging political action on sustainability.

Dr. Andreas Weigend is the former Chief Scientist at Amazon, where he built the company's data strategy. He is an expert in big data, social-mobile technologies, and consumer behavior. As the author of Data for the People, he advocates for the ethical and democratic use of data. His presentations offer trenchant analysis on data's power and provide strategic advice to governments and organizations on how to use social data to better understand and empower consumers.

Mike Walsh is a top futurist, strategic advisor, and bestselling author of The Algorithmic Leader. His work is critical for leaders navigating AI for reinvention, emphasizing the need to develop new capabilities where machines make complex decisions. A regular columnist for Harvard Business Review, his insights have been featured in Forbes and The Wall Street Journal. As a speaker, he uses a compelling touch of wit to provide a pragmatic roadmap for adopting algorithmic management and building organizations that bridge the present to the future.

Simon Sinek is a thought leader who teaches leaders how to inspire action by starting with "why." He is the author of the international bestsellers Start With Why and The Infinite Game. His work has had a transformative effect on organizations and leaders around the world. As a keynote speaker, Sinek provides a powerful framework for building trust, fostering collaboration, and cultivating a culture of purpose. He offers a unique perspective on leadership that is both pragmatic and deeply human.

Dr. Arthur C. Brooks is a Professor at Harvard University (Kennedy School and Business School) and a #1 NYT bestselling author of over a dozen books, including From Strength to Strength and Build the Life You Want (with Oprah Winfrey). As a former President of the AEI and a national columnist for The Atlantic, he is a sought-after speaker on Leadership & Happiness in Times of Rapid Change. He provides a framework for cultivating satisfaction, enjoyment, and meaning through science, faith, and daily practice.

Dr. Deepak Chopra, a physician and author, is a pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. He is a Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Diego, and an Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. The author of over 95 books, including numerous New York Times bestsellers, Dr. Chopra's influence has been recognized by TIME magazine, which named him one of the top 100 most influential people. As a keynote speaker, he provides actionable insights on the convergence of AI, consciousness, and well-being, guiding audiences toward holistic personal and societal transformation.

Bruce Schneier is a leading security technologist and the bestselling author of over a dozen books, including Applied Cryptography and Click Here to Kill Everybody. He is a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School and one of the world's foremost security experts. A highly sought-after speaker, he provides refreshingly candid analysis on our hyper-connected era. His keynotes lay out common-sense policies for organizations and governments to reap the benefits of the digital age without falling prey to the consequences of its inherent insecurity and risks of unchecked data collection.

Mary Robinson is Ireland’s first female President, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and a renowned advocate for climate justice. She is the Chair of The Elders, a group of independent global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela. A graduate of Harvard Law School, her talks combine the thought leadership of a head of state with the powerful stories of the thousands she has met globally. As a speaker, she provides a compelling, hopeful call for global cooperation and corporate responsibility, framing humanity’s most daunting threats in solvable terms.

Dr. Robert B. Wilson is a Nobel Laureate in Economics (2020) and an Emeritus Professor at Stanford Business School. He is a pioneer in auction theory, market design, and competitive bidding. His foundational work established the auction model used by the FCC to award broadcast licenses. As a highly sought-after speaker, he offers an unmatched perspective on the efficient and reliable delivery of critical resources, advising governments and industries on pricing, negotiation, and market design.

Lisa Bodell is a global leader and CEO of FutureThink, specializing in simplification and innovation. She is the bestselling author of Why Simple Wins and Kill the Company, and consistently ranks among the world's top speakers. Bodell's work provides a compelling perspective on transforming performance by reimagining the work, not the people. Her presentations offer actionable insights that inspire executives at Google, SAP, and Citigroup to question the status quo and make small changes with profound impact across their organizations.

Matt Mullenweg is the co-founder of WordPress—the world’s most popular publishing platform—and the CEO of Automattic, the company behind WooCommerce and Jetpack. His mission is to democratize publishing and commerce globally. As a pioneer of the fully distributed work model, he advises and invests in startups through Audrey Capital. A highly-regarded thought leader, Mullenweg is a prominent voice on open-source technology, e-commerce, and remote organizational design, with his expertise recognized by Fortune and Wired.

Dr. Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and Professor at NYU Stern School of Business. He is the bestselling author of books like The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation, focusing on the intuitive foundations of morality and societal division. His research has been instrumental in co-founding initiatives like HeterodoxAcademy.org and The Constructive Dialogue Institute. His highly-sought after talks provide critical insights into political polarization, the decline of teen mental health due to social media, and strategies for building constructive dialogue across profound moral differences.

Dr. Anand S. Rao is a global AI strategist and educator-Distinguished Service Professor of Applied Data Science & AI at Carnegie Mellon University and former Global AI Leader at PwC. He helps boards and C-suites operationalize responsible AI and LLMs at scale, drawing on deep experience across finance, healthcare, and mobility. A PhD in AI with an MBA, he publishes on decision intelligence, agent-based modeling, and governance to turn pilots into measurable ROI.

Leymah Gbowee is the recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize and a Liberian peace activist known for leading the nonviolent movement that ended Liberia’s civil war. Her story is chronicled in the memoir Mighty Be Our Powers and the documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell. She is the founder of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, which focuses on educational and leadership development for women and youth. As a speaker, she shares her powerful, firsthand experience on nonviolent resistance, conflict transformation, and the necessity of women's strategic participation in global peace and security governance.

Stéphane Garelli is a world authority and pioneer in the field of competitiveness. He is the Founder of the IMD World Competitiveness Center and a former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum and the Annual Meetings in Davos. His best-selling books, including Top Class Competitors and Are you a Tiger, a Cat or a Dinosaur?, provide clear frameworks for success in the new global economy. As a speaker, he uses his trademark graphics and clear-cut approach to help audiences develop a "so what" attitude toward change, turning complex problems into strategic opportunities.

Seth Godin is a marketing visionary, teacher, and bestselling author of over 20 books, including Linchpin and Purple Cow. He is one of the most influential thinkers on modern marketing, leadership, and the power of spreading ideas. As a speaker, Godin delivers profound insights, humor, and inspiration, drawing on his work that touches on everything from the practice of shipping creative work to fostering change. He is a MasterClass instructor whose talks provide audiences with actionable strategies for building a loyal tribe, achieving growth, and delivering creative work consistently.

Mark Cuban is an entrepreneur and investor, famous for owning the Dallas Mavericks (NBA Champions in 2011) and serving as a “Shark” investor on ABC’s hit television series, Shark Tank. His career is a classic rags-to-riches story, transitioning from odd jobs to founding and selling multiple successful technology companies. His keynotes inspire audiences with his candid insights on entrepreneurship, investment strategy, and the drive required to achieve elite success in both business and sports.