Our Speakers

Ann Handley is the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs and a WSJ bestselling author of Everybody Writes. Recognized by IBM as one of the 7 people shaping modern marketing, she is a global expert on content strategy. Her books, including Content Rules, have been translated into 19 languages. As a speaker, she provides actionable strategies for businesses to escape marketing mediocrity and leverage new digital tools to create killer content that turns customers into passionate brand advocates.

Laxmi Agarwal is a global social activist and inspirational speaker who survived an acid attack and now stands as a powerful symbol of courage and inner beauty. She is a recipient of the prestigious International Women of Courage Award (presented by Michelle Obama) and the Mother Teresa Award. Her keynotes inspire audiences with her personal journey and her campaign to curb the free sale of acid in India.

Laurence Moroney is a leading AI expert, award-winning researcher, and bestselling author who formerly led AI Advocacy at Google. He is an authority on scaling education in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision. He designed a globally recognized AI certification curriculum and created content for MOOCs and the TensorFlow YouTube Channel (with hundreds of videos). His keynotes deliver inspiring, technical, and strategic insights on AI roadmaps and the need for racial and gender equity in technology development.

Greg Lindsay is a globally recognized urban futurist and generalist, holding fellowships at MIT and the Atlantic Council. He advises governments and Fortune 50 corporations on the future of cities, technology, and work. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Venice Architecture Biennales. As a speaker, he draws on his acclaimed research to deliver visionary insights into AI at urban scale, real estate trends, and the strategic foresight needed to navigate disruption.

Dr. Alfredo “Q” Quinones-Hinojosa is a neurosurgeon, scientist, and author of the memoir Becoming Dr. Q. His extraordinary journey from a migrant farmworker to a leading neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic is a testament to the power of perseverance and dedication. He is a leading expert in the surgical treatment of brain tumors and a professor and chair of neurological surgery at Mayo Clinic. As a compelling keynote speaker, Dr. Q provides a powerful and inspiring look at his life and the lessons he has learned about resilience, leadership, and personal growth. His talks are ideal for leaders and teams seeking to understand what it takes to overcome adversity and achieve ambitious goals.

Amy Purdy is a Paralympic medalist and a globally recognized motivational speaker who co-founded Adaptive Action Sports (AAS). Her life is a powerful testament to resilience, creativity, and the ability to break boundaries in sports and life. As a top-ranked speaker, she has addressed leading organizations like Toyota, Coca-Cola, and the World Health Organization. Her memoir, On My Own Two Feet, is a New York Times bestseller that shares her message of bouncing forward through adversity and living beyond perceived limits.

Harsh Mariwala is the Chairman and MD of Marico Limited, which he transformed into a leading consumer products and services company. He is the founder of the Marico Innovation Foundation. As the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), he is a leading voice on business innovation and strategic transformation in India. His keynotes share insights on leveraging the innovative drive in India for business growth and achieving a positive social impact.

Wema Hoover is a highly influential global leader and former Chief Diversity Officer at Google, Pfizer, and Sanofi. She is an expert in leveraging DEI to drive organizational and cultural transformation. Her keynotes provide practical tools for leaders on topics like Reframing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, EQ & Inclusion, and Building Diverse Talent Pipelines. She is committed to helping organizations embrace difference for enhanced innovation and to drive sustainable well-being and mental health practices.

Anthony Trucks is a former NFL football player, a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, and an Identity Shift Coach. His life story from foster child to successful entrepreneur is a testament to resilience. As the founder of "Dark Work," he teaches the three core phases (See, Shift, and Sustain) of personal transformation, helping audiences apply relentless pressure toward their dreams. His keynotes provide proven, actionable strategies for elevating personal performance, increasing productivity, and achieving the kind of success that 99% of people never experience.

Vir Sanghvi is one of India’s most influential journalists, a former Editor of The Hindustan Times and Sunday magazine. He is an expert in Indian politics, media, and culture. A former Global Leader of Tomorrow (WEF, 1993), he anchored numerous TV shows across Star Network and NDTV. His books, including the bestsellers Men of Steel and Rude Food (which won an international Cointreau Award), reflect his diverse expertise in politics, food, and history.

Porter Erisman is the former Vice-President of Alibaba Group and a leading expert on e-commerce in China and emerging markets. He has over 20 years of experience with China’s digital transformation. He is the author of Alibaba’s World and the director of the award-winning documentary Crocodile in the Yangtze: the Alibaba Story. His keynotes provide unparalleled insights into scaling a business in emerging markets and the future of global e-commerce.

Ashok Alexander is the Founder of The Antara Foundation and a former Director at McKinsey & Co. He also established the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's India office. As a Menschel Senior Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health, he is an authority on public health strategy. His book, A Stranger Truth, offers lessons in leadership and courage drawn from his work in the social sector.

Anita Bhogle is an entrepreneur and alumna of IIT-B and IIM-A. She co-founded Prosearch, a sports-based consultancy, and is a leading voice on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Her best-selling book, Equal, Yet Different, provides an India-centric approach to enabling career women, outlining what organizations and individuals must do for women to reach leadership positions. Her keynotes focus on Team Building, Motivation, and leveraging Diversity by drawing parallels between the world of business and the world of sports.

Anjum Chopra is the former Captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, an Arjuna Award winner, and a Padma Shri recipient. She is India’s most successful Test skipper in women's cricket history. She is the first woman cricketer to receive an international appointment (South African team consultant). Her keynotes share powerful lessons on Team Building, Motivation, and the importance of self-belief to push oneself to become a winner in both sports and business.

Dr. Shefali is a 3x New York Times bestselling author, world-renowned therapist, and the pioneer of the Conscious Parenting movement, an approach hailed by Oprah Winfrey as "revolutionary." She works daily with clients in her private online practice and runs the Conscious Parenting and Life Coaching Institute, which has trained over 1,200 coaches globally. Her keynotes provide transformative insights on conscious living, personal healing, and empowering women to discover their authentic selves.

Swaminathan S. Aiyar is a leading Indian journalist and economist, renowned for his popular column "Swaminomics" in The Times of India. He is a former editor of The Economic Times and was the India correspondent for The Economist for two decades. His work focuses on economic change in developing countries, human rights, and political economy. As a speaker, he shares insights on global policy and development, drawing on his experience as a frequent consultant to the World Bank and his work in social investment to bring medical services to marginalized communities.

Rahul Bose is a renowned actor, former international rugby player, and President of Rugby India. Time magazine called him "the superstar of Indian arthouse cinema." He is the founder of The Foundation, an NGO dedicated to fighting discrimination. His keynotes, delivered globally, merge his experiences in live combat and high-level sports to provide motivational insights on leadership, life choices, and public commitment to social and environmental change.

Dr. Pasi Sahlberg is a leading Finnish educator and global expert on educational reform. His book, Finnish Lessons, won the Grawemeyer Award for an idea that has the potential to change the world. As a former senior specialist at the World Bank and a former visiting professor at Harvard, he advises leaders globally on educational best practices. His keynotes share the core principles of the Finnish system, emphasizing trust in teachers and the critical role of play in helping children thrive.