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New and Notable Voices
With ease and prowess, these fresh voices are catching audience attention with lasting impact. They spark meaningful conversation with new perspectives on timely and pivotal topics.
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Michelle Caruso-Cabrera
CNBC Contributor; Chief International Correspondent, CNBC (2010-2018)

Ted Leonsis
Founder, Chairman, CEO and Majority Owner, Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Gary Player

Jack Nicklaus

Frances Frei
Global Thought Leader on Leadership and Strategy; Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School and Author

William Dudley

Mitch Landrieu

James Comey

Janet L. Yellen
Chair, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System (2014–2018)

Marc Short

Ingrid Fetell Lee

Bethenny Frankel

Abby Wambach

Kevin Werbach
Associate Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Author

Julian Hosp, M.D.

Duncan Wardle
Former Head of Innovation & Creativity at the Walt Disney Company; Ted X presenter; Teacher at Yale, Duke, Auburn and University of Florida; Contributor to Fast Company Magazine




Champions of Diversity and Inclusion
Bold and mission-driven, these speakers are upending the status quo. They inspire audiences to embrace differences and fight against prejudice.
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Wendy Sherman
Director, Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University; Under Secretary for Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State (2011–2015); Founding Partner and Senior Counselor, The Albright Stonebridge Group; Author

Bonnie St. John

Jonathan Mildenhall

Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Jeb Bush
Governor of Florida (1999-2007)

Lisa Bodell

Mallory Weggemann

Megan Smith

Shelley Zalis

Leah Busque

Sally Kohn

Patty McCord

Sir Ken Robinson

Lauren Leader-Chivee

Abby Wambach




Female Powerhouses
These commanding and creative leaders are blazing new trails. Sharing incisive insight, they empower audiences to break down barriers and lead with intention.
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Stephanie McMahon

Kat Cole

Reshma Saujani

Condoleezza Rice

Claire Shipman

Ali Wentworth

Arianna Huffington
Founder of The Huffington Post, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Joanna Coles
Former Chief Content Officer, Hearst Magazines; Creative Advisor, CBS News; Executive Producer, The Bold Type; Author

Sallie Krawcheck

Wendy Sherman
Director, Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University; Under Secretary for Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State (2011–2015); Founding Partner and Senior Counselor, The Albright Stonebridge Group; Author

Amy Cuddy

Carly Fiorina




Bridge Between Generations
Different age groups don’t always see eye to eye. These experts mend generational differences by turning stereotypes on their head.
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Joanna Coles
Former Chief Content Officer, Hearst Magazines; Creative Advisor, CBS News; Executive Producer, The Bold Type; Author

Ash Carter

Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, U.S. Army, Retired
Board of Directors Chairman, USA Basketball; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)

Caroline Webb

Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Operating Executive, Carlyle Group

Denis McDonough
White House Chief of Staff (2013-2017); Deputy National Security Advisor (2010-2013)

Laszlo Bock
CEO and Founder, Humu; SVP of People Operations at Google (2006 – 2016) and Best-Selling author

Patty McCord

Deborah Lee James

Joseph Coughlin

Caroline Ghosn

Tamara Erickson
Renowned Expert on Talent, and Author




Spellbinding Storytellers
Stories are a catalyst for emotion. These tellers of tales paint pictures with their words, taking audiences on a visceral journey that leaves an unforgettable impression.
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José Andrés

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Sir Ken Robinson

Jim Stengel
Marketing Thought Leader; Author; Global Marketing Officer, Procter & Gamble (2001-2008)

Platon
Gordon Brown

George Blankenship

Scott Harrison

Brian Grazer
Legendary Academy Award and Emmy Award-Winning Producer; Best-Selling Author; Founder and Chairman, Imagine Entertainment

Ali Wentworth

Walter Isaacson




High-Energy Experts
These speakers enchant audiences with their humanity. Their motivational spirit inspires people to see themselves and the world differently – galvanizing them into action.
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Dick Vitale

Bonnie St. John

Jerry Linenger

Stephanie McMahon

Anthony Robles

Joe Theismann

Shane Battier
Vice President, Analytics and Basketball Development, Miami Heat; 2012 & 2013 NBA Champion, Miami Heat

Kevin Carroll

Kat Cole

Mark King

Mike Krzyzewski

Alan Mulally

Reshma Saujani

Mallory Weggemann



Household Names
You know their names, and what they stand for — they are some of the most iconic figures of our time. When these famous faces come into view, you’ll feel the striking force of their presence.
View this collectionGiuliana Rancic
E! Entertainment Reporter, Best-Selling Author, Breast Cancer Survivor, Fashion Designer, and Restaurateur

Earvin "Magic" Johnson

The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair
Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007)

Condoleezza Rice

Lou Holtz

Katie Couric
Award Winning Journalist, Author and Executive Producer

John Kerry

David Gregory
Renowned Journalist; Former Moderator, NBC's Meet the Press; Political Analyst, CNN

Mike Krzyzewski

David Cameron

Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.)

Jenna Hager
Best-Selling Author; Contributing Correspondent, NBC's TODAY; Chair, UNICEF's Next Generation and Editor-at-Large, Southern Living Magazine

Dick Vitale

Ted Koppel
Legendary News Anchor, Journalist and Author

Terry Bradshaw

Daymond John
Founder and CEO of FUBU; Star of ABC’s Shark Tank; CEO of Shark Branding and Best-Selling Author
Madeleine K. Albright

Brett Favre
Tucker Carlson
Gordon Brown

James Carville

Ash Carter



Straight Talkers
Point-driven and informative, these speakers know how to speak plainly and candidly about the issues of the day to provoke thought and deep understanding.
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Frances Frei
Global Thought Leader on Leadership and Strategy; Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School and Author

Megan Smith

John Brennan

Janet L. Yellen
Chair, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System (2014–2018)

Reince Priebus

Jonathan Swan

Hugh Hewitt
Radio Talk Show Host, The Hugh Hewitt Show; Political Analyst and Contributor, NBC News and MSNBC; Contributing Columnist, The Washington Post; Lawyer; Professor; Author

Denis McDonough
White House Chief of Staff (2013-2017); Deputy National Security Advisor (2010-2013)

James Comey

Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Operating Executive, Carlyle Group

Louis Gerstner, Jr.

Sallie Krawcheck

Sally Kohn

Ted Koppel
Legendary News Anchor, Journalist and Author

Condoleezza Rice
Richard Haass
President, Council on Foreign Relations

William Dudley

John Kerry

The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair
Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007)

Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)
Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014) and of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Chancellor of the University of Texas System (2015-2018); Best-selling Author

Tom Peters
Madeleine K. Albright

Ash Carter

Mitch Landrieu




Unconventional Authorities
From masterful storytelling and great comedic timing to use of props, these speakers are known for their imaginative approach to taking center stage.
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Tom Peters

Amy Cuddy

Jim Stengel
Marketing Thought Leader; Author; Global Marketing Officer, Procter & Gamble (2001-2008)

Johnny Cupcakes

Major Dan Rooney, USAF

Mick Ebeling

Erik Wahl

Mallory Weggemann

Kevin Carroll

Ali Wentworth

Platon

Ian Bremmer

Phil Hansen

Freddie Ravel

Sir Ken Robinson

Luke Williams

José Andrés

Brian Grazer
Legendary Academy Award and Emmy Award-Winning Producer; Best-Selling Author; Founder and Chairman, Imagine Entertainment

Tony Hawk

Scott Harrison
David Blaine

Daniel Shapiro
World Renowned Harvard Expert and Best-Selling Author on Collaboration, Communication and Teamwork




Infectious Optimists
These expert motivators provoke infectious optimism. With style and substance, they leave audiences reeling with their hopeful view of the future.
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Stephanie McMahon

Platon

Amy Cuddy

Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)
Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014) and of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Chancellor of the University of Texas System (2015-2018); Best-selling Author

Frances Frei
Global Thought Leader on Leadership and Strategy; Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School and Author

Reshma Saujani

Major Dan Rooney, USAF

Scott Harrison

Adam Grant
Organizational Psychologist, The Wharton School of Business; Best-Selling Author; Host: WorkLife, a TED original podcast

Susan Cain
Giuliana Rancic
E! Entertainment Reporter, Best-Selling Author, Breast Cancer Survivor, Fashion Designer, and Restaurateur

Erik Wahl

Lou Holtz

Mike Abrashoff

Jerry Linenger




Attention Getters
These sought-after speakers make headlines and seek change. They allure audiences with their distinct connections to current and complex topics.
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Abby Wambach

John Kerry

Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Condoleezza Rice

Janet L. Yellen
Chair, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System (2014–2018)

James Comey

The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair
Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007)

Bob Woodward
Legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist/Author and Associate Editor, The Washington Post

John Brennan

George W. Bush

Jack Nicklaus

José Andrés

Daymond John
Founder and CEO of FUBU; Star of ABC’s Shark Tank; CEO of Shark Branding and Best-Selling Author
David Blaine

Terry Bradshaw

Mike Krzyzewski

Sir Ken Robinson




Thought Provokers
These potent and powerful voices help audiences boycott outdated perspectives to prepare for new and innovative ways of thinking.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin

Kat Cole

Daniel Pink
Best-Selling Author and Business Visionary

Jonathan Mildenhall

Ryan Estis

Daniel Shapiro
World Renowned Harvard Expert and Best-Selling Author on Collaboration, Communication and Teamwork

Bonnie St. John

Chip Heath

Dan Heath

Peter Diamandis

Dick Vitale

George Blankenship

Eugene Robinson

Leonard Brody

Walter Isaacson

Marcus Buckingham

Michio Kaku

Guy Kawasaki

Kim Scott
Best-Selling Author; Co-Founder, Candor, Inc.




Pulls on the Heartstrings
These hypnotic storytellers take audiences on a visceral journey that sometimes can't be put into words. Their eye-opening perspectives pull on the heartstrings and tap into our emotional wells.
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Scott Harrison

Alex Sheen

Liz Murray

Major Dan Rooney, USAF

Mallory Weggemann

Anthony Robles

Sal Giunta

Mick Ebeling

Platon




Action Drivers
Change doesn’t have to be hard. These passionate reformers fuel the desire for thoughtful transformation – against all odds.
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Reshma Saujani

Alan Mulally

Daniel Pink
Best-Selling Author and Business Visionary

Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)
Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014) and of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Chancellor of the University of Texas System (2015-2018); Best-selling Author

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Sam Kass

Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, U.S. Army, Retired
Board of Directors Chairman, USA Basketball; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)

José Andrés

Amy Cuddy

Caroline Webb

Kim Scott
Best-Selling Author; Co-Founder, Candor, Inc.
Gordon Brown

Tom Peters

John Kerry

Megan Smith

Sir Ken Robinson

Jim Stengel
Marketing Thought Leader; Author; Global Marketing Officer, Procter & Gamble (2001-2008)

Gary Player

Katie Couric
Award Winning Journalist, Author and Executive Producer

Bonnie St. John

Tony Scott
U.S. Chief Information Officer (2015-2017), CIO VMWare, Microsoft, GM and The Walt Disney Company

Dan Heath

Chip Heath




Conversation Starters
These experts come from all walks of life. Dispensing lessons on life and leadership, they drive meaningful and long-lasting dialogue.
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Bob Woodward
Legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist/Author and Associate Editor, The Washington Post

James Comey

Kat Cole

David Cameron

Arianna Huffington
Founder of The Huffington Post, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global

George Blankenship

Ian Bremmer

Robert Gates
Secretary of Defense (2006-2011); Best-Selling Author, DUTY: Memoirs of a Secretary at War and A Passion for Leadership

Mitch Landrieu

John Brennan

Joanna Coles
Former Chief Content Officer, Hearst Magazines; Creative Advisor, CBS News; Executive Producer, The Bold Type; Author

Ted Koppel
Legendary News Anchor, Journalist and Author

Frances Frei
Global Thought Leader on Leadership and Strategy; Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School and Author

Jeb Bush
Governor of Florida (1999-2007)

The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair
Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007)
Richard Haass
President, Council on Foreign Relations

Leonard Brody

Daniel Shapiro
World Renowned Harvard Expert and Best-Selling Author on Collaboration, Communication and Teamwork

Brian Grazer
Legendary Academy Award and Emmy Award-Winning Producer; Best-Selling Author; Founder and Chairman, Imagine Entertainment

Shane Battier
Vice President, Analytics and Basketball Development, Miami Heat; 2012 & 2013 NBA Champion, Miami Heat




Political Panelists
Make sense of unprecedented moments in politics with these expert pundits. They have differing opinions on the road ahead, but share mutual respect – creating healthy debate across the aisle.
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David Gregory
Renowned Journalist; Former Moderator, NBC's Meet the Press; Political Analyst, CNN

Ari Fleischer

Donna Brazile

Reince Priebus

Jeb Bush
Governor of Florida (1999-2007)

James Carville

David Axelrod
Senior Political Commentator, CNN, and Host, The Axe Files; Director, University of Chicago Institute of Politics; Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama (2009-2011)

Bret Baier
FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host, Special Report with Bret Baier

Kelly Ayotte

Paul Begala
Tucker Carlson

Hugh Hewitt
Radio Talk Show Host, The Hugh Hewitt Show; Political Analyst and Contributor, NBC News and MSNBC; Contributing Columnist, The Washington Post; Lawyer; Professor; Author

Denis McDonough
White House Chief of Staff (2013-2017); Deputy National Security Advisor (2010-2013)

Mary Matalin

Sally Kohn

Ann Compton

Mark McKinnon
Creator, Executive Producer, Co-host of Showtime’s The Circus; Co-founder of the Bipartisan Group No Labels; Former Chief Media Advisor to George W. Bush and John McCain

Mitch Landrieu

John Brennan

Alex Castellanos

Jay Carney

Michael Murphy

William Kristol




Political Newsies
These expert reporters, correspondents, and scribes seek to educate and inform the electorate. They explore today’s consequential contests to provide insight on the evolving political landscape.
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Eugene Robinson

David Gergen

David Gregory
Renowned Journalist; Former Moderator, NBC's Meet the Press; Political Analyst, CNN

Donna Brazile

Jessica Yellin

Bret Baier
FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host, Special Report with Bret Baier

Chris Matthews

John Heilemann

Paul Begala
Tucker Carlson

Hugh Hewitt
Radio Talk Show Host, The Hugh Hewitt Show; Political Analyst and Contributor, NBC News and MSNBC; Contributing Columnist, The Washington Post; Lawyer; Professor; Author

Judy Woodruff

Michael Smerconish

Bob Woodward
Legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist/Author and Associate Editor, The Washington Post

Carl Bernstein

Mara Liasson

Alex Castellanos
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Ezra Klein

Michael Murphy

Christiane Amanpour

Ted Koppel
Legendary News Anchor, Journalist and Author

Jonathan Swan

Manu Raju

Laura Ingraham
Conservative Political Analyst; Fox News Contributor; Acclaimed Radio Host, The Laura Ingraham Show; New York Times Best-Selling Author; Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder, LifeZette




Democratic Politicos
Seek deeper understanding from the left side of the aisle to gain a nuanced and agile perspective on hot-button issues of the day.
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Andy Slavitt

Jay Carney

Eugene Robinson

David Axelrod
Senior Political Commentator, CNN, and Host, The Axe Files; Director, University of Chicago Institute of Politics; Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama (2009-2011)

Mitch Landrieu

Donna Brazile

Sally Kohn

David Plouffe
President, Policy and Advocacy at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; Former Chief Advisor, Uber; Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama (2011-2013); Campaign Manager, 2008 Obama for President; and New York Times Best-Selling Author

Jeremy Bash

Wendy Sherman
Director, Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University; Under Secretary for Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State (2011–2015); Founding Partner and Senior Counselor, The Albright Stonebridge Group; Author

Joel Benenson

Erskine Bowles

Bill Richardson

Denis McDonough
White House Chief of Staff (2013-2017); Deputy National Security Advisor (2010-2013)

Christopher Dodd

Antony Blinken

Patti Solis Doyle

James Carville

Jon Favreau




Republican Pundits
Gain insight and perspective from the right side of the aisle to spark meaningful dialogue about today’s most pressing world events.
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Mitch Daniels

William Kristol

Lou Dobbs

Brad Todd
Founding Partner of OnMessage, Inc., Republican Media Strategist, and Co-Author

William Bennett

Laura Ingraham
Conservative Political Analyst; Fox News Contributor; Acclaimed Radio Host, The Laura Ingraham Show; New York Times Best-Selling Author; Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder, LifeZette
Ken Duberstein

Alan Simpson

Bobby Jindal

Alex Castellanos

Jeb Bush
Governor of Florida (1999-2007)

Ari Fleischer

Andrew Card

Steve Cortes

Stephen Hayes
Tucker Carlson

Hugh Hewitt
Radio Talk Show Host, The Hugh Hewitt Show; Political Analyst and Contributor, NBC News and MSNBC; Contributing Columnist, The Washington Post; Lawyer; Professor; Author

Kelly Ayotte

Reince Priebus

Mary Matalin

Michael Murphy



Magnetic Moderators
Moderating a panel is deceptively hard. But these expert conversationalists make it look easy. They ask the hard questions to provoke deep discussion and debate.
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Bret Baier
FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Host, Special Report with Bret Baier

Walter Isaacson

Platon

David Gregory
Renowned Journalist; Former Moderator, NBC's Meet the Press; Political Analyst, CNN

Jenna Hager
Best-Selling Author; Contributing Correspondent, NBC's TODAY; Chair, UNICEF's Next Generation and Editor-at-Large, Southern Living Magazine

Brad Meltzer

Mark Jeffries

Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr., USMC (Ret.)
12th Administrator of NASA (2009 - 2017)
Giuliana Rancic
E! Entertainment Reporter, Best-Selling Author, Breast Cancer Survivor, Fashion Designer, and Restaurateur

Katie Couric
Award Winning Journalist, Author and Executive Producer

Judy Woodruff

Joanna Coles
Former Chief Content Officer, Hearst Magazines; Creative Advisor, CBS News; Executive Producer, The Bold Type; Author

Ron Insana

Eugene Robinson
