Our Speakers

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.

Martha Lane Fox is a celebrated entrepreneur who co-founded lastminute.com (acquired for £577 million). A leading advocate for digital inclusion, she is an expert on technology’s societal impact and a Crossbench Peer in the UK House of Lords. She served as the UK Government’s Digital Inclusion Champion and founded the Dot Everyone initiative to fight for a fairer internet. As a speaker, she provides critical insights on responsible technology, digital ethics, and how businesses and governments can lead the charge in achieving full digital capability and social equity.

Fredrik Härén is a world-renowned speaker and author of nine books, including The Idea Book. He is an expert on business creativity, idea generation, and the necessity of cultivating a global mindset for organizations. With over 2,000 keynotes delivered in 60+ countries, he teaches companies how to thrive in a rapidly changing world. His presentations provide amusing examples and actionable strategies for businesses to look at the world in a brand new way and successfully become a “truly global company.”

Yancey Strickler is the co-founder and former CEO of Kickstarter, the platform that helped creative people raise over $4 billion. He is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and a leading voice on values-driven business. His book, This Could Be Our Future, is a manifesto for a more generous world. His keynotes share the challenges and triumphs of the Kickstarter story, providing audiences with actionable insights on how creativity can solve anything and how to succeed by placing values before profit.

Alex Rovira is an economist and internationally recognized expert in leadership and cultural change in organizations. His central philosophy is that competitiveness requires management built on new humanistic attitudes and values. His book, La Buena Suerte (Good Luck), has sold over eight million copies and has been translated into 42 languages. As a highly sought-after speaker, he collaborates with prestigious institutions like ESADE, delivering seminars on talent management, team building, and the essential role of humanistic values in corporate strategy.

Dr. John Nosta is the founder of the global innovation think tank NOSTALAB and a leading voice in digital health, AI, and medical technology. He has published over 500 articles in top-tier publications and peer-reviewed journals. Recognized as a leading global influencer in innovation, he is known for translating complex medical and scientific concepts into accessible material. His keynotes provide vibrant, insightful perspectives on the future of innovation, from The Digital Health Revolution to the synergy between the Human Brain and AI.

Dr. Carl Benedikt Frey is a Professor at the Oxford Internet Institute and a globally recognized expert on AI, automation, and the future of work. His work is highly influential, cited by organizations like the OECD, the UN, and the Bank of England. His book, The Technology Trap, was a Financial Times Best Book of the Year, and his newest book, How Progress Ends, analyzes the delicate balance between innovation and bureaucracy over time. As a speaker, he provides authoritative insights on the impacts of AI on productivity, the US-China AI Rivalry, and how to build a social fabric that benefits from technological disruption.

Chetna Gala Sinha is the founder of the Mann Deshi Bank—India’s first bank for and by rural women—which has provided over $70 million in loans to female micro-entrepreneurs. She is a distinguished social entrepreneur, a former Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum in Davos, and a recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar (India’s highest civilian award for women). Her talks provide actionable insights into financial inclusion and the power of grassroots entrepreneurship for social transformation.

Kate Sweetman is a leading expert on leadership, teams, and high performance, and a former editor at the Harvard Business Review. She has been twice named to the Thinkers50 Radar. Her co-authored book Reinvention won the 2016 International Best Book Award. As a speaker, she advises global clients like Goldman Sachs and HPE, helping them build a community of leaders and tackle the challenge of reinventing leadership in the age of disruption.

Taavi Kotka is the former CIO of the Estonian government, where he pioneered globally influential e-residency and digital governance initiatives. He was named European CIO of the Year 2014. Today, he is the CEO and Co-founder of KOOS.io, a firm that helps businesses grow by giving their communities "skin in the game." His keynotes offer unique, high-level insights into digital transformation, the future of governance, and the innovative use of technology to create economic value and solve public-sector problems.

Ashish Hemrajani is the founder and CEO of BookMyShow, India’s largest online entertainment ticketing platform, which he built by successfully pivoting through the dot-com bust and the COVID-19 pandemic. An alumnus of Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, he is a respected mentor for aspiring entrepreneurs. His keynotes share insights on digital disruption, resilience, and the power of a customer-first approach to scale an e-commerce business to a global valuation of over ₹6,000 crore.

Dr. Gerard ’t Hooft is a Nobel Laureate in Physics (1999), recognized for his work on the quantum structure of electroweak interactions. He is a Distinguished Professor at Utrecht University and a world-leading theoretical physicist. His groundbreaking research on gauge theory and the holographic principle has profoundly advanced the study of black holes and quantum gravity. As a celebrated speaker, he delivers mind-expanding keynotes that showcase the true pioneering spirit of scientific investigation and bring the leading edge of theoretical physics to a mass audience.

Eric Ries is the visionary entrepreneur who created The Lean Startup methodology, a global movement practiced by companies of all sizes. His book, The Lean Startup, is a New York Times bestseller translated into nearly 30 languages. As the Founder and CEO of the Long Term Stock Exchange, Ries focuses on strategic innovation and corporate culture. His keynotes on The Lean Startup and Lean A.I. provide actionable, counter-intuitive practices for companies to grow revenue, drive innovation, and manage the complexity and risk inherent in modern technology projects.

Pullela Gopichand is the Chief National Coach for the Indian Badminton team and the winner of the 2001 All England Open Badminton Championships. He is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Dronacharya Award. He is the founder of the Gopichand Badminton Academy, which has produced Olympic medalists Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu. His keynotes are highly appreciated for their content, delivering practical insights on leadership, growth-mindset, teamwork, and motivation to corporate clients like Google and Microsoft.

Sanjit “Bunker” Roy is the founder of the Barefoot College, an institution dedicated to making rural communities self-sufficient through sustainable, locally-owned solutions. He was named one of TIME 100’s Most Influential People in 2010 and is a recipient of the Padma Shri. His keynotes share a profound lesson on sustainable development, emphasizing that for a project to succeed, it must be organic, owned, and sustained by those it serves.

Tien Tzuo is the founder and CEO of Zuora and the pioneer of the Subscription Economy. He is the bestselling author of Subscribed, which outlines his vision for how businesses can thrive using a recurring revenue model. The former CSO of Salesforce, Tzuo provides essential insights on how to build a billion-dollar enterprise during digital disruption. His keynotes offer a clear, actionable blueprint for organizations seeking to master the subscription model and achieve sustainable growth in today's economy.

Farah Khan is an award-winning choreographer, director, and actor in the Hindi film industry. She is the successful director of blockbusters like Om Shanti Om and the first female director nominated for a Filmfare Award. Recognized as a sharp businesswoman and role model, her keynotes blend witty storytelling with motivational insights on women empowerment and teamwork. She inspires audiences to follow their dreams, lead with determination, and compete successfully on their own terms.