Innovation Speakers

Jen Easterly is one of the few leaders in the world to have defended a nation in cyberspace, and one of the most influential voices shaping the future of cybersecurity in the age of AI. She helps organizations...

A master storyteller and "in-the-trenches" expert on high-performance teamwork, lateral thinking, and change psychology. Shane Snow is a renowned journalist, three-time bestselling author, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, and experienced CEO who has helped launch billion-dollar companies, produced movies...

Known for his decisive leadership while serving as the 28th Secretary of Defense and as a four-star General, Lloyd Austin provides essential lessons on strategic decision-making, crisis management, and principled leadership, equipping audiences to excel amid complexity, maintain...

Dr. Ashwin Vasan is a visionary health innovator who helps organizations navigate today’s toughest challenges, from healthy longevity and prevention to mental health and resilience, healthcare reform and affordability, and responsibly leveraging AI for strategic advantage.

Named Fortune’s #1 Most Powerful Woman in Business, Karen Lynch delivers game-changing insights on leading through disruption, driving innovation, and transforming industries. She equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster resilience, embrace change, and create lasting impact in...

Omar Minaya shares unparalleled access to the wisdom of a leader who has successfully navigated the complexities of team management at the highest levels. His passion for making a positive impact and his ability to connect with diverse...

Jeremy Utley is a go-to expert for actionable insights on AI and creativity. An award-winning teacher and bestselling author, he has taught over a million students and advised Fortune 500 CEOs on harnessing AI to unlock innovation. Known...

Wally Adeyemo, an international economic expert, leverages his extensive experience across government, the private sector, and non-profit organizations to provide strategic insights into the geopolitical and economic landscape.

Dr. Vivek Murthy is the only person to have served two non-consecutive terms as United States Surgeon General, and one of the few voices doing this work today from inside the boardrooms, policy rooms, and venture funds shaping...

Sharing cutting-edge techniques in creative forecasting, Justin Berg helps companies predict market trends and innovate proactively, securing a strategic edge in their industries.

Spark excitement and take the driver's seat in shaping the future with Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick as he unravels the complexities of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. With his curiosity-driven approach to AI and innovation, Ethan challenges conventional thinking...

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...

Acclaimed for his ability to put people and purpose at the heart of business, Hubert Joly rebuilt Best Buy into one of the nation’s favorite employers while dramatically growing the company’s stock price.

Komal Ahmad is on Forbes 30 Under 30 and has also been listed among Entrepreneur Magazine’s Most Powerful Women in the World, Fast Company’s World’s Most Creative People in Business, and InStyle’s feature of Top 50 Most Badass...

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.

From the FDA to WebMD to the AMA, Dr. John Whyte shares proven strategies for leading at scale, managing crises, and embracing innovation responsibly.

Having led an industrial titan through a digital revolution that upended traditional assumptions, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Jeff Immelt motivates organizations to embrace change and shares firsthand lessons on how to cultivate innovation.

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

"We have seen over the last decade how the early stages of the low-carbon energy transition have driven job growth, and modernizing our energy system must be a central component of our economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis."...

An innovative leader who has transformed information technology for global brands and the federal government, Tony Scott shares leading approaches to digital modernization and enterprise cybersecurity.

Having led some of America’s most distinguished and recognizable companies during a storied business career that includes executive roles at GE, 3M and Boeing, Jim McNerney provides insight on topics such as the competitive advantage created by innovation, leading and...

Steve Case is one of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs—a pioneer who made the Internet part of everyday life and orchestrated the largest corporate merger in history.

Former Tesla, Apple, and Gap Inc. executive, George Blankenship, drives businesses toward innovation and transforms companies from status quo market contenders to forward-thinking and dynamic companies of the future.

A four-star Army general who led the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, Gen. Keith Alexander, USA (Ret.) played a pivotal role in securing the United States and our Allies throughout his distinguished military career.