Education Speakers

Poignant and mesmerizing storyteller Platon captures the essence of humanity through the visual stories of his portraits.

Ozan Varol is a literal rocket scientist who moved from navigating the cosmos onto the bestseller lists and the keynote stage. Often celebrated as “one of the best speakers” audiences have ever witnessed, Varol is a globally recognized...

Catalytic and innovative visionary Megan Smith believes that the future of technology is already here.

Jenna Hager shares impactful stories of how small changes can make a big difference.

World-renowned leader Gordon Brown is a powerful voice on many of today’s most pressing issues: global economic growth, international security, geopolitical affairs, education equality, and human rights.

Behavioral scientist and leading expert on how purpose and meaning shape us, Dr. Jennifer Aaker empowers leaders to build purpose-filled, innovative, and joyful (yes, joyful) workplaces.

Jerry Linenger knows how to reach deep, stay calm, and apply brainpower to solve problems. By going beyond expectations, even in the face of seemingly overwhelming adversity, he consistently inspires audiences and organizations to do likewise.

A tech visionary with down-to-earth grit, Obi Felten sees opportunity when others see impossibility. Her diverse background and relatable demeanor allow her to connect with audiences ranging from senior execs to entrepreneurs to students. She draws on her...

Dr. John Whyte is a physician and corporate executive with a unique combination of government and private sector work that provides him with an exceptional perspective on wellness, clinical trials, information technology, innovation, and health care services.

Laura W. Bush is a beloved leader and champion for education, global healthcare innovations, and human rights.

Providing historical insights into current realities, Nancy Koehn helps leaders navigate the non-stop turbulence of the business landscape, and inspires organizations and individuals to become more resilient, more courageous, and more effective in pursuit of their mission.

A relentless transformational leader who navigated shifting economic and marketplace realities to reinvent IBM, Lou Gerstner personifies today’s global corporate leader: visionary, strategic, determined and intensely focused.

A distinguished physicist, innovative professor and the first science laureate to serve as U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu offers audiences insight on our energy future—and how advances in science are the key to solving our most...

A successful governor, distinguished business leader and economic/education reformer for which CNBC named Indiana “Most Improved State for Business,” Mitch Daniels shares with audiences a thoughtful analysis of the most critical issues facing Americans today.

Janet Napolitano is a distinguished public servant with a record of leading large, complex organizations at the federal and state levels.

Naomi Bagdonas empowers leaders to build more innovative, collaborative, and joyful work cultures (and lives).

Drawing on his vast experience, José Manuel Barroso puts the current geopolitical environment into context, providing audiences with an understanding of the geopolitical, economic and cultural pressures that must be faced to continue strengthening Europe’s global influence, create...

A renowned journalist who has covered some of the world’s biggest events and most consequential leaders, Frank Sesno has a reputation for fairness and integrity that few can match.

A veteran of business and government who—along with former Senator Alan Simpson—was appointed by President Obama to co-chair America’s debt reduction commission, Erskine Bowles is at the center of the national dialogue on what must be done to...

Asa Hutchinson served as the 46th Governor of the State of Arkansas and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in leading at the highest levels. In addition to his accomplishments as the former Governor of Arkansas, he...