Our Speakers

Dag Kittlaus is a leading entrepreneur and AI pioneer, best known as the co-founder of Siri and Viv Labs. His groundbreaking work has shaped the landscape of conversational AI, and his companies have been successfully acquired by tech giants like Apple and Samsung.<br><br>A compelling keynote speaker, Kittlaus shares his unique insights on the future of artificial intelligence, the process of creating a startup, and what it takes to build a scalable and innovative company. He offers valuable lessons on entrepreneurship and technology strategy for today’s market.

Dr. Margaret Heffernan is a globally influential author and management thinker, inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame. Her influential books, such as Willful Blindness and Uncharted, explore the human behaviors that limit organizational foresight and drive global uncertainty. She is a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath and a mentor to CEOs of major global organizations. Her highly sought-after keynotes draw on her TED Talks (seen over 15 million times) to provide actionable strategies for embracing uncertainty, increasing organizational agility, and cultivating the collaborative spirit needed to overcome pervasive industry challenges.

Chris Skinner is an award-winning speaker and one of the most influential people in FinTech. He is a recognized Thought Leader in Finance and the author of 18 books, including the bestsellers Digital for Good and Intelligent Money. His expertise, including advising the UN and the World Bank, is informed by his role as a visiting lecturer at Cambridge University. His keynotes provide critical insights and strategies for leaders on digital transformation, the impact of AI (Generative Finance), and how to use finance and technology to address environmental and social issues.

Philip Rosedale is the founder of Second Life, the pioneering virtual world with over 70 million registered accounts. He is an entrepreneur and expert on virtual reality and the future of the metaverse. Following the acquisition of his internet video conferencing product by RealNetworks, he served as their CTO. His keynotes offer deep insights into virtual reality, online economies, and distributed work, sharing his vision for how virtual worlds will reshape collaboration and societal interaction.

Dr. Hugh Herr is the Director of the Biomechatronics research group at the MIT Media Lab and a pioneer whose work is redefining disability. He designs and builds advanced bionic limbs and is the inventor of devices that have achieved human normalisation in amputees. A highly decorated scientist and entrepreneur, he is the founder of BionX Inc. and the recipient of the 2016 Princess of Asturias Award. His viral TED Talk and public appearances share his vision of a future where biology and technology merge to expand human potential, providing a powerful message on innovation and overcoming adversity.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee is a globally celebrated Indian couturier, the founder of the Sabyasachi label, and the only Indian designer to showcase at New York, Milan, and London Fashion Weeks. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and an expert in high-end Indian textiles and global brand positioning. His recent collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan at the Met Gala highlighted his focus on empowering personal expression through custom design.

Kapil Dev is a legendary Indian cricketer who captained the team to its first World Cup victory in 1983. He is the only player to have scored 4,000 Test runs and taken 400 Test wickets. As a highly sought-after motivational speaker, he delights audiences with his down-to-earth demeanor and resilient spirit. His keynotes tap into the hearts and minds of attendees with an engaging insight into leadership, team building, and adaptability to challenge them to break through any limit and achieve their dreams.

Sir Konstantin Novoselov, FRS, is a Nobel Laureate in Physics (2010) and the co-discoverer of graphene. He is a world-leading expert on condensed matter physics and nanotechnology. A Director at the National University of Singapore and a Professor at The University of Manchester, his work is highly influential globally. His keynotes provide deep insights into the physics of nanomaterials and the revolutionary potential of graphene in technology, business, and science.

Henry Ajder is a world-leading expert on AI, deepfakes, and the synthetic revolution. His pioneering work, including the BBC documentary The Future Will be Synthesised, has earned him recognition as a "Generative AI Power Player." He is the founder of Latent Space Advisory, which helps business and political leaders navigate the fast-moving AI landscape. His keynotes, delivered to organizations like McKinsey and Louis Vuitton, provide crucial insights on AI strategy, regulation, ethics, and trust in the new age of generative technology.

Susan David is a psychologist and the author of the best-selling book, Emotional Agility. She is a leading expert on emotional intelligence and resilience. Her work provides a clear and actionable framework for navigating life's challenges with courage and resilience. She is a co-founder of the Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching. A compelling keynote speaker, David provides a clear and actionable guide to mastering your emotions. She speaks on emotional intelligence, leadership, and resilience, offering audiences a clear roadmap for living a more resilient and purposeful life. Her talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

N. R. Narayana Murthy is the co-founder of Infosys and the architect of the Global Delivery Model (GDM), which revolutionized the Indian IT sector. A recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, the CBE (Britain), and the Legion d’honneur (France), he is ranked among Financial Times’ "Business pioneers in technology." His keynotes offer unmatched insights on globalization, innovation strategy, and value-driven leadership for the digital economy.

Dr. Alexander Osterwalder is the inventor of the Business Model Canvas and a globally ranked top management thinker. He is the co-founder and CEO of Strategyzer, an innovation services firm. His best-selling books, including Business Model Generation and The Invincible Company, are renowned for their practical, visual approach to solving key business challenges. He advises Global Fortune 500 companies on scaling innovation efforts and creating the necessary organizational design and culture to achieve systematic growth.

Dr. Marcus Collins is a Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan and a globally recognized expert in cultural contagion and brand strategy. He formerly led strategy at Wieden+Kennedy, New York. His bestselling book, For The Culture, examines the influence of culture on consumption, a “cheat code” for marketers and leaders. His keynotes provide actionable strategies, using case studies from Apple and Google, to help organizations understand, influence, and scale both their internal and external culture for sustainable success.

Jamie Kern Lima is the founder of IT Cosmetics (sold to L'Oréal for $1 billion) and the first female CEO of a brand in L’Oréal’s history. She is a two-time NYT bestselling author and a Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank. Her highly-rated podcast and best-selling books, including WORTHY, share her personal story of overcoming years of self-doubt and becoming one of Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women. Her keynotes focus on inspiring and elevating women, using her unique insights to provide actionable strategies for self-worth, resilience, and entrepreneurial success.

Sangeet Paul Choudary is the bestselling co-author of Platform Revolution and a leading global expert on the platform economy and digital strategy. His work has been recognized by Harvard Business Review as a top 10 management idea globally. He is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at INSEAD and co-chairs the MIT Platform Strategy Summit. As a frequent speaker at global forums including the G20 Summit and Mobile World Congress, he advises Fortune 1000 CXOs on platform creation, strategy, and how to make their company thrive during this digital disruption.

Janine Benyus is a biologist and the author of the best-selling book, Biomimicry. She is a leading voice on sustainable innovation and the co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute. Her work is a powerful counterpoint to a world of corporate shortsightedness. A compelling keynote speaker, Benyus provides a clear and intellectual overview of the principles of biomimicry, sustainable innovation, and the importance of a more human-centered approach to business. She speaks on leadership, design, and the future of business, offering audiences a clear roadmap for success. Her talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

Dr. Daniel Gilbert is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and a highly influential researcher on happiness and decision-making. His work explores the systematic cognitive errors we make when predicting our future bliss. The author of the global bestseller Stumbling on Happiness, his TED Talks have been viewed over 20 million times. His keynotes provide research-backed strategies on decision-making and how to be happy, using a hilarious style to help audiences overcome the psychological obstacles to planning for their future success and well-being.

Henrik von Scheel is the leading architect of the "Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)" and the strategist behind the European Commission’s “Digital Agenda.” His work has influenced 23% of Fortune 500 companies. Recognized as the “most influential management thinker of our times” by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, his keynotes provide the strategic blueprint for Digital Transformation, Decentralized Finance, and Smart Connected Factories in the Industry 4.0 era.