Innovation Speakers

A trailblazer in finance, Stacey Cunningham led the home of 2,300 of the world’s most influential companies. She also oversaw four equities exchanges, two equity options exchanges, and nearly $4 trillion in listed ETF assets. Her insights on...

Audiences can expect an engaging, insightful, and thought-provoking experience from Bill de Blasio, drawing on his leadership as Mayor of New York City. He spearheaded universal pre-K, navigated crises like COVID-19, and championed economic equity. His expertise in...

As Chairman of the G7 Finance Ministers in 2022, Christian Lindner played a key role in shaping the crisis response following the Russian attack on Ukraine.

As a 6-time CMO, Michelle Denogean helps companies scale through actionable leadership insights, resilient team building, and battle-tested growth strategies. Known for guiding successful pivots and driving significant growth, she delivers frameworks leaders can implement immediately to accelerate...

Ambassador Jorge Guajardo brings deep global insight and proven leadership, making him essential in understanding today’s shifting world. He breaks down complex geopolitical and economic trends — covering China, Mexico, trade, and the rise of populism and authoritarianism...

Marina Nitze, co-author of Hack Your Bureaucracy & Crisis Engineering, energizes audiences — particularly those facing crises and bureaucratic inertia — with inspiring, often funny stories of getting big things done in some of the world’s most impossible...

A pioneer in impact entrepreneurship, Jessica Jackley transforms audiences' understanding of business, social change, and human potential. Through her groundbreaking work founding Kiva — the world's first person-to-person microlending website — she's facilitated billions of dollars in small...

Sara Minkara is a global leader in disability diplomacy, leadership, and policy innovation. Appointed by President Joe Biden as the U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, she has shaped policies across trade, technology, and climate action, advocating...

Jessica Weiss is a dynamic happiness strategist and well-being innovation expert who transforms organizations by proving that “happiness, works.” As a workplace wellness architect, she helps companies cultivate thriving cultures that boost productivity, innovation, and bottom-line results. Weiss'...

Frank Abagnale went from one of the world's most notorious con men and subject of the major-motion picture and Broadway musical, “Catch Me if You Can” to a highly sought-after international cybercrime and fraud prevention thought leader, seminar...

Ginger Menown is a visionary leader empowering organizations to thrive in the digital age. With a proven track record of scaling businesses and driving innovation, she helps clients navigate complex challenges and seize emerging opportunities.

Michael Margolis is a master storyteller and a trusted advisor to Google, Meta, and NASA. Often described as “one of the most thought-provoking speakers” audiences have heard, he has a unique ability to connect big ideas to business...

Formerly Google’s Chief Decision Scientist, Cassie Kozyrkov is more than a speaker — she’s a driving force in the future of AI. As the visionary behind Google’s AI-first transformation, Cassie blends theater-trained charisma, technical knowledge, and executive experience,...

Award-winning entrepreneur Justin Fishkin is a widely respected business strategist, innovator, and investor who focuses on business solutions to pressing global challenges. From his early career with Goldman Sachs through his time managing a broad portfolio of climate-focused...

As the visionary behind some of the most iconic motorcycles and star of American Chopper, Paul Teutul Jr. brings a unique blend of creativity and innovation to every project. Known for pushing the boundaries of design, he’s built...

Anders Sörman-Nilsson stands as a luminary, guiding audiences through the labyrinth of the future with the acumen only a seasoned futurist can offer. His mantra, "avant-garde ideas that expand minds and inspire a change of heart," is more...

Josh Drean is Co-founder of the Work3 Institute, Web3 Advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs, and an HR Transformation expert who marries emerging technologies with workplace strategies.

A changing world requires a changed approach. Pascal Finette believes that the future is unwritten, and he helps clients embrace the possible, envision the long run, and build what matters.

William Kamkwamba's story exemplifies the power of resourcefulness and innovation in action. Faced with a critical challenge in his Malawian village, he didn't wait for external solutions. Instead, his ingenuity was sparked by a library book on windmills....

Nikki Greenberg’s dynamic and high-energy keynotes delve into the fusion of real space and cyberspace, emphasizing the transformative role of emerging technologies, robotics and AI. Nikki's mission is to not only ignite inspiration about future possibilities but also...

Alan Eagle is an author, consultant, and an expert in helping leaders tell their compelling, powerful stories. He spent 16 years as a sales and communications executive at Google, and is the co-author of the best-selling books How Google...