Global & Public Health Speakers

Jennifer Ashton is the country's leading voice of women's health with an unparalleled medical background.

Chuck Rosenberg worked at the highest levels of the Justice Department and on its biggest terrorism, espionage, fraud, and public corruption cases as a federal prosecutor. He also ran the DEA, served on the staff of FBI Directors...

One of the world’s most widely recognized figures in the field of science, Dr. Michio Kaku looks to the future to predict trends affecting business, commerce, finance and technology.

"I am here to serve. I am here to inspire. I am here to love. I am here to live my truth." – Deepak Chopra

A visionary leader who believes that national strength abroad begins at home, John Howard provides a vision for the economic future and a look at global leadership in turbulent times.

"The truth is in any ER in America on any given day we are always the front line…Yet even now, compassion still shines through most." – Ryan McGarry

A defining figure of modern political history, Alastair Campbell changed politics and campaigns forever when directing Tony Blair’s three general election wins. He now applies the lessons learned then, and since, to helping governments, parties, businesses, charities, sports...

Veteran news anchor, businessperson, author, and filmmaker, Richard Lui lives up close with today’s seminal ideas – honed by three decades of exclusive access to national and global decision makers in politics, business, activism, and culture.

Nick Webb addresses what the future looks like and what an organization can do about it, in order to grow, thrive and prosper.

Alex Azar has extensive healthcare experience in the senior-most levels of the U.S. government and the private sector that gives him a unique perspective and background. He has committed his professional career to protecting and enhancing the health of...

As a clinical trial innovator, pharmaceutical executive and patient advocate, Craig Lipset has been at the forefront of innovation in clinical trials and medicine development.

Alice Zhang creates next-generation medicines from human genomics. 

"The increasing prevalence of infectious disease epidemics worldwide constitutes the need for a well-prepared response system. Ebola, SARS, COVID19 are not one off events. We are only as strong as our weakest link." – Syra Madad

Renowned health policy expert Susan Dentzer discusses with audiences health care reform, economic and budget policy issues, the future of Social Security and Medicare and what lies ahead for Congress and the White House, working through the myriad...

A legendary financier, one of the world’s best known philanthropists and a catalyst for change, Michael Milken is a tireless advocate for improving lives around the world by driving innovation in medical research, education, public health and access...

A recognized enterprising pioneer who has used his keen entrepreneurial skills to build several businesses founded on advancing a social mission, Peter Thum is a humanitarian who shows that business can do good while doing well.

"Dr. G" is a globally recognized chief medical officer, technologist, and bestselling author who helps leaders leverage a human approach to innovation, including rapid advances in AI, to achieve better health and business outcomes.

Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University. She is a CNN medical analyst and contributing columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes a weekly column and anchors the new Post newsletter, "The Checkup with Dr. Wen"....