Our Speakers

Dr. Ian Goldin is an Oxford University Professor and a leading expert on globalization and megatrends. He is a former Vice President of the World Bank and served as Economic Advisor to Nelson Mandela. The author of 25 books, including Terra Incognita and The Butterfly Defect, his data-driven insights provide a strategic blueprint for building resilience and transforming turbulence into a force for progress. He advises industries on navigating global volatility and fostering the agility needed to thrive amidst rapidly changing landscapes.

Cathy Hackl is a leading global futurist and technology strategist, often called the “Godmother of the Metaverse.” She is an External Partner at BCG and the Founder/CEO of Future Dynamics, her foresight lab. An Ad Age Leading Woman of 2023 and a prominent voice on CNBC and The Economist, her expertise spans AI, spatial computing, and next-generation consumer behaviors. Her keynotes are dynamic and tailored to inspire actionable change and strategic vision for navigating today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Dr. Sterling Anderson is a leading expert in self-driving technology and the Co-founder of Aurora, a prominent autonomous vehicle company. He previously served as the Director of Tesla Autopilot and Chief Product Manager of the Tesla Model X. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, his expertise is both extensive and deep. His keynotes provide essential insights on innovation, cooperative control of human-machine systems, and the future trends shaping the autonomous vehicle industry for corporate audiences worldwide.

Adam Toporek is a leading Customer Experience (CX) thought leader and a third-generation entrepreneur. He is the author of Be Your Customer’s Hero and co-founder of the popular Crack the Customer Code podcast. He uses psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics to deliver actionable ideas focused on the human customer. His keynotes help organizations and entrepreneurs improve their customer experiences, leaving participants enthused and equipped with new tools for making their service best in class.

Jim Rogers is a renowned investor and the Co-founder of the Quantum Fund, which achieved a 4200% return in ten years. He holds two Guinness World Records for distance travel and is a bestselling author. A highly popular keynote speaker on finance and investment, he is known for his unique global perspective on asset classes and emerging markets, detailed in his books like Hot Commodities and A Bull in China. He advises on how to find success and happiness with his heartfelt guide, A Gift to My Children.

Andrew Winston is a globally recognized expert and Thinkers50-ranked strategist on sustainable business and megatrends. His bestselling books have sold over a quarter million copies worldwide. A frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, he co-authored Net Positive with former Unilever CEO Paul Polman, a book recognized as one of the Best Business Books of the Year. As a speaker, he delivers an entertaining message of practical optimism, showing how business has the creativity and resources to solve the world's greatest challenges.

Pascal Bornet is a leading global expert in Intelligent Automation (IA) and AI, ranked among the world's top 10 influencers. He is the author of the bestseller Intelligent Automation. As the founder and former leader of the AI and Automation practices at McKinsey and EY, he is a highly sought-after speaker. His keynotes provide actionable insights on the Future of Work, Intelligent Automation, and the Skills of the Future for organizations like Microsoft and the World Bank.

Terrell Owens is an NFL Hall of Fame inductee, a 6-Time Pro-Bowl player, and one of the most statistically accomplished Wide Receivers in history. His career is marked by extraordinary athleticism and game-changing performances. A compelling speaker and philanthropist, he shares his principles of elite athleticism and mental endurance with corporate and youth audiences. His keynotes stress the importance of commitment, and his advocacy includes testifying before Congress on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association.

Steve Cadigan is a veteran global talent strategist, best known for scaling LinkedIn from 400 to 4,000 employees and guiding its talent strategy through its IPO. He is a leading expert on the Future of Work and winning the battle for talent. His philosophy centers on the conviction that a vibrant company culture is the greatest competitive advantage. He helps organizations reframe the employer-employee relationship to focus on growth and development, empowering employees to take ownership of their careers in an increasingly unpredictable world.

William Bissell is the Chairman of Fabindia, India’s largest craft-based retail platform. He is an award-winning social entrepreneur and an alumnus of Wesleyan University. He founded the Bhadrajun Artisans Trust on the Gandhian model and was awarded the Entrepreneur with Social Impact award by Forbes. His keynotes focus on social entrepreneurship, community ownership, and the radical rethinking needed to catalyze economic and social change in India.

Dorie Clark is a top global management thinker and the #1 Communication Coach, teaching at Duke and Columbia Business Schools. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of four influential books, including The Long Game. Recognized as a "branding expert" by Fortune and the Associated Press, her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review. Her keynotes provide strategic frameworks for reinventing yourself, making your work Stand Out, and focusing on The Long Game to achieve sustained professional success.

Lucy Adams is a former HR Director at the BBC and the current CEO of Disruptive HR, a consultancy focused on innovating and challenging traditional HR practices. Her book, HR Disrupted: It’s Time for Something Different, provides a clear framework for solving persistent problems in HR and implementing positive change within an organization. As a speaker, she provides actionable, high-level insights on innovating HR, leadership transformation, and breaking up tired corporate conventions.

Ayushmann Khurrana is a leading Indian actor, a National Film Award winner, and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for India. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. His choice of films, like Vicky Donor and Article 15, is known for challenging social norms. His keynotes share insights on creativity, resilience, and using one's platform for social good, drawing on his success across acting, singing, and media.

Pramod Bhasin is the founder and former CEO of Genpact, which he built from a subsidiary of GE Capital into an $8B publicly listed company. He is the pioneer of the Business Process Industry in India. A former Chairman of NASSCOM, he is a strategic advisor and co-founder of Asha Impact, focusing on social impact investments. His keynotes share firsthand lessons on managing diverse workforces, navigating adverse business environments, and the strategies for driving large-scale global transformation.

Shaun Rein is the Managing Director of the China Market Research Group (CMR), the leading strategic market intelligence firm focused on China. He is a recognized expert on Chinese economic strategy and consumer trends. The bestselling author of The End of Cheap China, his work details the country's transformation from a producer to a consumer society. His engaging keynotes provide senior executives with highly valuable insights on the megatrends affecting businesses worldwide and how to capitalize on the vast opportunities in the Chinese market.

Pascal Finette is a serial entrepreneur and former executive at Google, eBay, and Mozilla. He is a strategic advisor and founder of be radical, a boutique advisory firm focused on accelerating change and future-robust business strategies. He was the Faculty Chair for Entrepreneurship and Open Innovation at Singularity University. His keynotes deliver a "zero tolerance for bullshit" message, inspiring leaders to tackle meaningful challenges and transform organizations using practical insights on exponential technology and future-robust business strategies.

Alexandra Levit is a globally recognized futurist and bestselling author of Humanity Works and Deep Talent. She is a former Wall Street Journal nationally syndicated columnist and CEO of Inspiration at Work. As an expert on AI and human capital strategy, she has advised half of the Fortune 100. Her keynotes provide data-driven insights on The Futurist Advantage and The 5 Pillars of Career Durability, offering concrete strategies for leaders to future-proof their workforce and build essential human-AI collaboration.

Dr. Costas Markides is a Professor of Strategy at London Business School and a top global management thinker (Thinkers50). He is a leading expert on strategic innovation and how established companies compete with disruptive business models. His acclaimed books, including Fast Second and Game-Changing Strategies, provide a roadmap for managing continuous innovation and organizational change. As a speaker, he translates complex strategy into actionable insights for leaders seeking to address both commercial growth and scalable social problems.