Innovation Speakers

T. D. Chandrasekhar is a seasoned Executive Leadership Coach and Family Business Consultant. He is a Partner at BAF Consultants and an alumnus of IIT Delhi and XLRI Jamshedpur. He provides tailored coaching for C-suite executives and focuses on Business Charters, Next Gen Succession Planning, and Organizational Development. He is a Course Facilitator for prestigious programs, including the Advanced Management Program at the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Vedica Scholars Programme for Women.

Nabeela is a visionary global leader and former C-Suite executive at IKEA and Walmart, specializing in multi-billion dollar organizational transformation. She is a passionate advocate for DE&I and workplace wellbeing. As a sought-after speaker, she teaches her proprietary frameworks for tackling burnout, building inclusive communities, and mastering the skills to lead effective change. Her mission is to move hearts and minds into action, helping people and organizations Reflect Deeply, Think Differently, and Enact Positive Change.

Neil Martin is a leading Formula 1 strategist and data scientist with over 30 years of experience. He is the Founder of Random Logic, an analytics firm, and former Head of Strategy for Ferrari and Red Bull Racing. His early work revolutionized Game Theory and Monte Carlo race strategies in F1, a methodology now used across the sport. His keynotes provide highly inspirational insights into data-driven decision-making, strategic agility, and the application of cutting-edge F1 technology to business growth and complex problem-solving.

Wayne Hemingway is a designer, an entrepreneur, and a leading voice on urban regeneration and social responsibility. He is the co-founder of Red or Dead, a global fashion brand. His work is a powerful testament to the power of a bold vision and a commitment to a more human-centered and purpose-driven approach to business. A compelling keynote speaker, Hemingway provides a clear and practical guide to mastering sustainable design and social responsibility. He speaks on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the importance of a more human-centered approach to business. His talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

Arunachalam Muruganantham is a pioneering social entrepreneur and the inventor of the low-cost sanitary pad making machine, a technology that is empowering rural women in India. Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, his story was the subject of the acclaimed Bollywood blockbuster Padman. His keynotes inspire audiences with lessons on grassroots innovation, social entrepreneurship, and the power of low-cost technology to create mass employment and transform public health.

Philipp Kristian is a leading global expert and speaker on trust issues and digital humanity. He is the author of The Trust Economy and advises Fortune 500s on building trusted digital value propositions. As a former innovation evangelist for Fortune 500s in Asia, he helped scale two technology unicorns. His keynotes, informed by his book RESET, inspire leaders to win with trust, leave behind complexity, and foster a more human-centered and trustworthy digital future.

Carl Pei is a Chinese-Swedish entrepreneur and co-founder of OnePlus. He is the Founder and CEO of the London-based consumer electronics company Nothing, which emphasizes innovative design and a seamless digital future. An expert in global brand scaling, he led the launch of the disruptive OnePlus and has since scaled Nothing to over 2 million product sales worldwide. His keynotes provide firsthand insights on digital transformation, innovative product design, and the strategy required to build a cult-like following in the competitive consumer electronics space.

Sonam Wangchuk is a celebrated engineer and educator who founded SECMOL, a movement that transformed school pass percentages in Ladakh from 5% to 75%. He is the inventor of the "Ice Stupa" artificial glacier, a low-cost, innovative solution to the water crisis caused by climate change. As a speaker, he provides audiences with a whole new perspective on innovation and entrepreneurship that effectively embraces social change.

Nabil Malouli is the VP of Global E-commerce for DHL and a leading expert on disruptive innovation, e-commerce, and the future of commerce. He advises high-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies globally. His presentations provide a strategic look at how technology—including drones, autonomous vehicles, and AI—will impact commerce and transportation. He teaches a framework for becoming a customer-centric organization and emphasizes that sustainability is a non-negotiable part of innovation.

Sharon Gai is a former executive at Alibaba and a General Manager at a billion-dollar e-commerce unicorn. She is a leading international speaker on AI and innovation, and the author of the successful book Ecommerce Reimagined. As a Global Shaper for the World Economic Forum, she advises global brands and heads of state on programmatic marketing and AI strategy. Her keynotes, including the most requested topic "How to do more with less," offer practical, unique, and actionable advice to thrive during turbulent economic times.

Neil Patel is a renowned serial entrepreneur and a global authority on digital marketing and SEO. He is the co-founder of the analytics tool Crazy Egg and the acquired software company KISSmetrics. Today, he leads a rapidly expanding global digital marketing agency with over 400 employees and is growing his SEO software, Ubersuggest, which boasts 300,000 daily users for its Chrome plugin. His keynotes provide honest, actionable advice on entrepreneurship, online marketing strategies, and leveraging recurring revenue for sustainable business growth.

Dr. Jacques Attali is a pioneering French economist, author of 65 books, and a former Special Adviser to the President of the Republic. He is an expert in international economics, strategy, and global finance. He is the founder of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and currently serves as CEO of A&A, a strategy consulting firm. His talks provide deep insights into micro-finance, global economic growth, and the strategic policy decisions that drive national competitiveness.

Jaspreet Bindra is a top global expert and the author of the bestsellers The Tech Whisperer and Winning With AI. He formerly led Digital Transformation for the Mahindra Group and was a Regional Director at Microsoft. A Cambridge University graduate in AI, Ethics, and Society, he is recognized as the inaugural “Digitalist of the Year” by Mint and SAP. His keynotes provide leaders with the strategic insights and methodologies to leverage Generative AI and other frontier technologies for accelerated economic growth and societal impact.

Dr. Susmita Mohanty is a global space entrepreneur, spaceship designer, and space diplomat who co-founded companies on three continents. She is the founder of India’s first space think tank, Spaceport SARABHAI. Her career includes working at Boeing and NASA Johnson and she is a global advocate for “technology diplomacy” and international cooperation in critical tech. Her keynotes, recognized by Fortune Magazine and the BBC 100 Women list, offer deep insights into the emerging NewSpace economy and the future of human spaceflight.

Aparna Piramal Raje is a leading Indian thinker on leadership and the former CEO of BP Ergo. She is a bestselling author and a visiting faculty member at Anant National University, teaching design thinking and leadership. Her memoir, Chemical Khichdi, shares her 20-year journey of successfully managing bipolar disorder, illustrating how personal mastery of one’s mind, intellect, and emotions is the key to full potential. Her keynotes provide a compelling framework for leadership, mental health, and design thinking.

Dr. Ricardo Hausmann is a globally recognized economist, public official, and Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is known for directing the Growth Lab, guiding nations on development strategy and economic diversification. A former Minister of Planning for Venezuela and the first Chief Economist of the IDB, his expertise is informed by high-stakes policy roles. His books, including The Atlas of Economic Complexity, provide unique insights into economic development and the global financial system.

Brett King is a world-renowned futurist and the "Godfather of Fintech," known for founding Moven, the world's first mobile, neo-bank. He hosts the globally top-ranked FinTech radio show, Breaking Banks. The 4x bestselling author of influential books like Bank 4.0 and Augmented, King provides strategic advice to governments and bank boards worldwide. His keynotes offer deep, forward-looking insights into technology transformation, the future of banking, and the impact of AI on the global economy.

Stephen Goldsmith is the Derek Bok Professor of Urban Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and a renowned expert in data analytics for local government. He formerly served as Mayor of Indianapolis and Deputy Mayor of New York City. As a leading author on local government, his books include The Responsive City and A New City O/S. His keynotes provide actionable strategies for leaders on how to govern data, how to build a smart city, and the power of open, collaborative, and distributed governance to enhance public and private sector performance.