Technology & Innovation Speakers

Bettina Warburg is a leading investor, researcher, and speaker on Web3 and blockchain, holding degrees from Georgetown and Oxford. Her distillations of these complex topics are widely used as foundational explanations. She is the co-author of Asset Chains and The Basics of Blockchain. As a speaker, she advises global organizations on onboarding Web3 tooling and works with Layer 1 teams, providing critical insights into the future of our technology stack and the transformative potential of decentralized systems.

Nikki Greenberg is a world-leading futurist and multi-award-winning keynote speaker specializing in digital transformation for the real estate and corporate sectors. She is the founder of Women in PropTech. As the former Head of Technology Strategy for Real Estate at QIC (with a $70B portfolio), she provides a unique balance of visionary and practical advice. Her keynotes focus on AI, the future of work, and what leaders should do today to be future-ready for the digital economy.

Akis Evangelidis is the Co-Founder and Head of Marketing for Nothing, the startup that created the innovative Nothing Phone (1). He is a former VP for OnePlus France. His career includes successfully launching major consumer electronics products and contributing to OnePlus's hypergrowth. His keynotes offer deep, strategic insights into brand launch, PR, and marketing within the technology sector, focusing on how to build an innovative, connected product ecosystem.

Ian Khan is a #1 National Bestselling Author and a leading global Futurist who invented the Future Readiness Score. He is a prominent expert on Future Readiness, AI, Blockchain, and the dynamics of Digital Transformation. He is the executive producer of the popular streaming series The Futurist on Prime Video and a multi-documentary filmmaker. His keynotes provide Fortune 100 companies and governments with high-intensity, future-focused strategies to leverage emerging technologies and become disruption-proof in an increasingly complex digital economy.

Mitch Lowe is a co-founding executive of Netflix, former President of Redbox, and former CEO of MoviePass, making him a central pioneer in the entertainment industry's disruption. His book, Watch and Learn, details his lessons in disruption, emphasizing that true innovation requires perseverance, imagination, and a deep understanding of customer needs. His keynotes share invaluable stories on entrepreneurship, the subscription economy, and the future of the $2 trillion entertainment industry.

Vishal Gondal is a serial entrepreneur, the Founder of Indiagames (acquired by Disney), and the CEO of GOQii Inc., a leader in digital health and wearable technology. Recognized as the "Father of the Indian Gaming Industry," he is a prominent angel investor and a TEDster whose expertise spans technology, fitness, and gaming. His keynotes provide dynamic insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and leveraging technology for social good and personal well-being.

Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller are two of the world's leading cybersecurity experts. They are best known for their groundbreaking work in hacking automobiles, a feat that led to the first-ever recall of 1.4 million cars. They are leading voices on the future of digital security and risk management. As a compelling keynote speaker duo, they share their inside stories of hacking and provide a clear framework for understanding cybersecurity in an increasingly connected world. They speak on risk management, digital security, and the importance of a proactive security culture. Their talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

Paul Moya is the CEO of Millennial Labs, a global consultancy trusted by Fortune 500 companies. He is a Futurist who blends Harvard Strategy with Cowboy Practicality to deliver viable solutions and quantifiable results. His research leverages predictive analytics and insights from behavioral economics to solve complex generational challenges in the workplace and marketplace. As a speaker, he uses his firsthand experience—from private equity investments to global mergers—to provide forward-thinking initiatives and proven strategies to a diverse, global clientele.

Sophia the Robot is the world’s first robot to be granted citizenship and serves as the first Robot Innovation Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme. She is Hanson Robotics' most advanced human-like robot and a platform for AI research. Her highly visible appearances and speeches have made her a global symbol of technological innovation. Her talks explore The Future of AI Personified, focusing on her role in medicine and education, and inspiring critical discussions about human-AI collaboration and the journey toward robot autonomy and sentience.

Vikram Chandra is one of India's best-known TV news personalities and a technology expert. He is the founder of Editorji Technologies, an AI-driven news startup, and the host of Gadget Guru. A Global Leader for Tomorrow recognized by the World Economic Forum, his talks provide counsel on how organizations can become future ready. He advocates for embracing technologies like AI, robotics, and genomics to manage and lead through a disrupted future.

Chris Barton is the founder of Shazam, the music recognition app with over 2 billion downloads. An inventor with 12 patents to his name, he has a proven track record of bringing disruptive technology to market. As a keynote speaker, Chris Barton inspires audiences with his personal story of persistence and innovation. He shares actionable insights on technology, entrepreneurship, and overcoming obstacles. His talks provide a framework for creating new products and services that can change an industry.

Bhaskar Pramanik is the former Chairman of Microsoft India and a global technology executive with over four decades of experience. He previously served as MD of Oracle Corporation and Sun Microsystems in India. An alumnus of the Executive Committee of NASSCOM, he is an Independent Board member and advisor to companies, focusing on Corporate Governance and Innovation. His keynotes cover Culture and Strategy, Leadership, and the future social and economic impact of Advanced Technologies.

Casey Neistat is a celebrated digital creator and filmmaker who pioneered the daily vlog format, boasting over 14 million subscribers. He is the co-founder of the video-sharing app Beme (acquired by CNN for $25 million) and the founder of the creative hub 368. Heralded for his motto, “Do What You Can’t,” Neistat is a leading voice on innovation and creative potential. His keynotes offer actionable, cutting-edge insights into Web3, content strategy, and how organizations can master the art of being heard in a noisy digital world.

Dr. Justine Cassell is a foundational pioneer in Conversational AI, a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, and a senior researcher at INRIA Paris. She is the credited developer of the Embodied Conversational Agent (ECA). She is a long-time advisor to the World Economic Forum and a member of the French governmental committee CNNUM (Council on the Future of Digital in France). Her keynotes translate complex research into actionable insights on the impact of AI on learning and communication, focusing on developing technologies that evoke humans' most humane capabilities.

Kiran Karnik is the former President of NASSCOM and a globally recognized thought-leader for the Indian IT industry. He is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and a pioneer in applying space technology for education. A recipient of the Padma Shri and named Forbes “Face of the Year 2003,” his career spans leadership roles at ISRO, Discovery Networks, and NASSCOM. He advises the Prime Minister's Scientific Advisory Council and is an expert on ICT initiatives and global technology positioning.

Parameswaran Venkataraman is a leading pioneer in Design Thinking and Behavioral Design in India. He is the Co-founder of '3 Big Things' and an expert who has held leadership roles at IDEO, Tata Digital, and Fractal.ai. The former Chief Design Officer at Fractal.ai and an HBS alumnus, his work is showcased as a case study in IDEO U's Design for Change course. His keynotes focus on Creating a Design Thinking mindset and translating design principles into personal reflections, leveraging his unique toolkit of Mindfulness and Design Thinking.

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.

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.