Innovation Speakers

Erik Wahl is a globally recognized artist, TED speaker, and #1 bestselling author known for his unique blend of artistry and entrepreneurial strategy. He is one of the most sought-after corporate speakers on creativity and innovation. His highly dynamic keynotes, which integrate live painting, inspire organizations to embrace mental agility and disruption. He has advised major clients like Microsoft, Disney, and FedEx, providing a blueprint for turning innovative thought into a tangible competitive advantage.

Mark Gallagher is a leading F1 business executive with 30 years of experience on the management boards of Jordan Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing, and Cosworth. He is an expert on high-performance teamwork and risk management. His book, The Business of Winning, translates strategic success from the F1 track directly to the boardroom. His keynotes, often featuring F1 stars, provide actionable insights on Leadership, Change Management, and Digitalisation for both small businesses and large global corporations.

O. P. Bhatt is the former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), one of the few to serve a five-year term. He is a leading expert in corporate transformation and financial sector strategy. He is an Independent Director on the boards of corporate giants like Tata Steel Ltd and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL). His keynotes share insights on achieving efficiency and competitiveness, managing complex organizations, and the importance of corporate governance and effective leadership.

Jonty Rhodes is a legendary former South African cricketer and the first fielding superstar of world cricket. His fielding ability famously defied gravity and revolutionized the sport. His career, which includes playing 52 Tests and 245 ODIs, demonstrates the finest attributes of achievers: perseverance, energy, and commitment. His keynotes, drawing on his coaching experience with the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, reinforce the power of focus and dedication to achieve the impossible in any competitive field.

John Rossman is a former Amazon Executive and the bestselling author of The Amazon Way series. He is renowned for leading the launch and scaling of the Amazon Marketplace—now over 50% of Amazon’s units sold. As a leadership keynote speaker, he provides thought-provoking principles and actionable playbooks on digital transformation, AI-driven enterprise, and the cultivation of high-performance teams. He brings a unique blend of Amazon leadership principles and cutting-edge strategies to empower organizations to compete in the hyper-digital era.

José Hernández is a former NASA astronaut and engineer who flew as the Flight Engineer on the 2009 STS-128 mission to the International Space Station. His inspiring life story from migrant farmworker to astronaut is the subject of the 2023 Amazon Prime biopic, A Million Miles Away. As a keynote speaker, Hernández shares his powerful message on perseverance, STEM education, and the power of achieving the impossible. His talks provide unique insights into aerospace consulting, technical due diligence, and the principles of leadership honed at NASA and LLNL.

Joe Weinman is a globally sought-after speaker, digital strategist, and the author of the bestsellers Cloudonomics and Digital Disciplines. He has held executive positions at Bell Labs, AT&T, and HP. With 27 U.S. and international patents in areas including cloud computing and homomorphic encryption, he is a pioneer in technology strategy. His keynotes provide leaders with practical frameworks for capitalizing on AI, Big Data, and IoT to achieve market leadership and drive business value in the post-digital age.

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.

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.

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.

Tony Fernandes is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of AirAsia. He is a leading voice on entrepreneurship, innovation, and disruption. His career is a powerful testament to the power of a bold vision and a commitment to a future of unlimited potential. A compelling keynote speaker, Fernandes provides a clear and practical guide to mastering entrepreneurship and innovation. He speaks on leadership, business growth, and the importance of a growth mindset, offering audiences a clear roadmap for success. His talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

Chhavi Rajawat is a former Sarpanch of Soda village and is recognized as India's first Sarpanch with an MBA. She is an award-winning advocate for rural development and social empowerment. An alumna of Lady Shri Ram College and Sri Balaji Society Pune, her mission is to co-create a holistic model for rural development through education and upskilling. Her keynotes focus on leadership, social justice, and equity, inspiring audiences to commit to impactful change in business, non-profits, and government.

Eugene Kaspersky is the co-founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, a global leader in antivirus and information security. He is one of the world's most experienced experts on cybercrime and cyberwarfare. His presentations provide a fascinating, candid analysis of modern cyberwarfare, including government-sponsored attacks, and the strategic importance of data security. His insights are critical for organizations concerned with data security, cybercrime, and building effective defenses against a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Amit Sircar is the Managing Director of Microsoft Global Services India and a senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the global IT industry. He advises organizations on strategic growth and global transformation. As a keynote speaker, his sessions—delivered at prestigious institutions like Harvard, IIM, and ISB—cover crucial topics including Digital Transformation, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the intricacies of Building Global Teams that Succeed.

Moon Ribas is a celebrated Catalan cyborg artist who developed the Seismic Sense—an online sensor implanted in her feet that allows her to feel earthquakes and moonquakes in real time through vibrations. As a co-founder of the Cyborg Foundation and the Transpecies Society, she advocates for cyborg rights and the freedom of self-design. Her artistic work and keynotes explore the union between humans and technology, using the internet as a sense and promoting the concept of senstronauts—those who extend their senses into space.

Ajay Chaturvedi is a global thought leader and entrepreneur who co-founded HarVa XPO, the world's first all-women rural BPO. A WEF Young Global Leader, he is a renowned speaker on strategy, philosophy, and the Kullhad Economy. An alumnus of BITS Pilani and the Wharton School, his keynotes provide a strategic blueprint for entrepreneurship and cultural change. He inspires audiences to move from passive listening to active reflection, encouraging them to find the profound truths hidden in plain sight.