Technology & Innovation Speakers

Dr. Kip S. Thorne is a Nobel Laureate in Physics (2017), Feynman Professor Emeritus at Caltech, and the co-founder of the LIGO observatory, which detected gravitational waves for the first time in 2015. He is an acclaimed author whose work, including Black Holes and Time Warps, has brought the leading edge of astrophysics to a mass audience. His keynotes illuminate the astonishing science behind the film Interstellar, providing an authoritative perspective on gravitational physics, wormholes, and the future of space exploration.

Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro is a leading roboticist and Director of the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory at Osaka University. He is best known for pioneering the creation of lifelike androids, including his own robotic doppelgänger. His work is at the forefront of android science and sparks philosophical debates on the nature of human identity in an increasingly AI-driven world. As a speaker, he delves into the mechanics and philosophy of robotic design, sharing his expertise at international conferences.

Dr. Andrew McAfee is an MIT Principal Research Scientist and the Co-founder of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. He is the author of The Geek Way and the bestseller The Second Machine Age. Named to both the Thinkers50 list and the Politico 50 group, he provides deeply researched insights into the "Geek Way"—the radical mindset that enables organizations to outpace competitors. His keynotes are invaluable for decision-makers seeking to understand how to capitalize on Generative AI and drive organizational agility.

Sandy Carter is a former Fortune 25 executive and a top-rated global speaker on AI, IoT, and digital transformation. She is a bestselling author and was named one of CNN’s Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Tech. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a degree in Computer Science from Duke, she provides strategic insight into how companies can leverage technology for growth. Her keynotes focus on innovation, digital strategy, and Women in Business, offering practical tools to transform company culture for the AI and IoT era.

Steve Blank is a serial entrepreneur, acclaimed author of The Four Steps to the Epiphany, and the creator of the Customer Development model that serves as the foundation of the Lean Startup movement. His work has been recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF), for which he created the I-Corps curriculum, and by the Harvard Business Review as one of the "Masters of Innovation." His presentations equip government, corporate, and academic audiences with the tools to innovate effectively and systematically in rapidly changing environments.

Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized cybersecurity analyst and strategic advisor with 25 years of experience. She is the founder of the global network Leading Cyber Ladies and a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University. Her influential TED Talk, viewed by millions and chosen for TED’s ‘Most Powerful Ideas,’ established her as a global thought leader on security and hacking. As a speaker, she advises major corporations and government agencies on emerging security technologies and the necessity of engaging the hacker community for better digital defense.

Dr. Ken Goldberg is a Professor at UC Berkeley, a pioneer in robotics and AI, and a highly-regarded filmmaker/artist. He is the Director of the CITRIS People and Robots Initiative. The creator of the first robot on the Internet, his presentations blend his expertise in automation, social information filtering, and creative problem solving. His work has been recognized with the Presidential Faculty Fellowship (Bill Clinton) and the Joseph Engelberger Robotics Award.

Terry Jones is a technology pioneer and serial entrepreneur, celebrated as the founder of Travelocity.com and founding Chairman of Kayak.com. His IPOs and exits total over $10 billion. As a highly sought-after international speaker, he is a recognized authority on the Future of Business and Digital Transformation. His keynotes, based on his books Disruption Off and ON Innovation, provide thought-provoking, actionable steps for harnessing technology and innovation to achieve disruption and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

Nithin Kamath is the Founder and CEO of Zerodha, India’s largest retail brokerage firm, which handles approximately 15% of India’s daily trading volume. He is a member of the SEBI Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC) and has championed financial literacy through initiatives like Varsity. His keynotes focus on FinTech innovation, strategic scaling, and the democratization of wealth creation in India.

Toby Walsh is a world-leading expert on artificial intelligence and the author of 2062: The World that AI Made. As a professor of AI at the University of New South Wales, he is a prominent voice in the ethical and societal implications of AI. As a keynote speaker, Walsh provides a clear and balanced perspective on the future of artificial intelligence. He offers a compelling look at the potential of AI while also raising the critical questions we must answer to ensure it is developed responsibly.

Paul Daugherty is the former CEO of the Accenture Technology Group and former CTIO, leading the firm's transition into a digital leader. He is a Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award winner and an acclaimed advisor on AI, Cloud, and Quantum technologies. The co-author of the influential book Human + Machine, Daugherty champions the "missing middle"—the crucial pairing of human capability with machine intelligence. His keynotes provide executives with a warm, thoughtful, and practical blueprint for achieving responsible AI deployment and forging a strategic path forward in the age of exponential technology growth.

Dr. Sugata Mitra is a TED Prize winner and an influential expert in Educational Technology, renowned for his foundational Hole in the Wall experiment and the subsequent creation of Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLEs). His research demonstrates that children's innate sense of learning is magnified when they are given the freedom to explore online in small groups. His work has led to the creation of The School in the Cloud and the “Granny Cloud,” which utilizes remote retired teachers to provide adult encouragement, ensuring learning is a self-organizing and effective process.

Dr. Daniel Kraft is a physician, inventor, and entrepreneur who is the Founder of NextMed Health and the Faculty Chair for Medicine at Singularity University. He is a leading expert on exponential technologies in biomedicine and healthcare. With over 25 years of experience and degrees from Stanford and Harvard Medical School, his insights are vital for predicting the future of health, medicine, and technology. His talks, including four TED appearances, provide a compelling vision for personalized, data-driven medicine, improved healthspan, and the democratization of health.

Rakesh Sharma is India's first citizen to travel in space, flying aboard the Soviet Soyuz T-11 in 1984. He is a highly decorated former IAF officer and a recipient of the Ashoka Chakra. He spent nearly eight days in space aboard the Salyut 7 Orbital Station, where he conducted pioneering experiments on the effects of yoga in microgravity and performed remote sensing photography of India.

Erik Qualman is a 5x #1 Bestselling Author and a leading expert on Digital Leadership and Socialnomics. His work is taught in over 500 universities and has reached 50 million people worldwide, including major clients like Disney and NASA. As a dynamic keynote speaker, Qualman has performed in over 55 countries, sharing practical insights on the future of business and leadership. His presentations offer actionable strategies for thriving in the digital age, drawing on his expertise as a former MIT professor and the leader of an animation studio that works with brands like Chase and Cartier.

Steven Kotler is a New York Times-bestselling author and the Founder of the Flow Research Collective, recognized as one of the world's leading experts in ultimate human performance and flow states. His books, including Stealing Fire and The Art of Impossible, are bestsellers that are foundational to the field of performance neuroscience. As a speaker, Kotler is highly sought after by Fortune 500 companies and elite organizations, providing research-backed strategies for unlocking creativity, driving innovation, and achieving peak performance.

Ravi Venkatesan is a key thought leader in technology and business management. Having served as Chairman of Microsoft India, he plays a significant role in advocating for ethical digital transformation. Ravi's work focuses on utilizing technology as a tool for fostering sustainable, inclusive development across global communities.

Nina Schick is a leading global expert on AI and geopolitics, and a highly sought-after speaker at forums like Davos and CES. She was one of the first to predict the societal impact of Deepfakes. Her expertise, which includes advising NATO and President Biden, is focused on how AI is reshaping global dominance—in military strategy, economic infrastructure, and state power. She provides organizations with a strategic roadmap for what it means to lead in the Age of AI.