Innovation Speakers

After decades of standing in the fire with leaders of high-performing organizations, Peter Sheahan has come to believe that an organization will only go commercially where its leaders first go personally.

"We will see virtual, distributed or hybrid, and global work become significant parts of work arrangements that will expand our repertoire, digital skills, and performance, promising to make us and our organizations that much better." – Tsedal Neeley

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

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.

Trevor McFedries is the founder of the technology startup Brud and the creator of virtual pop star Miquela, a Gen Z icon with millions of fans around the world. Since its inception in Los Angeles in 2017, Brud...

Alex Klein is founder and CEO of Kano, the computing company that has shown millions how to create technology, rather than just consume it.

Robyn Exton uses understanding of gender and sexuality to build businesses that speak to future generations.

"Voice is the antidote to our digital distraction" – James Poulter

Ravin Jesuthasan is a recognized futurist, global thought leader and author on the future of work and human capital. He has led multiple research efforts on the global workforce, the emerging digital economy, the rise of artificial intelligence...

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.

As AI increasingly permeates organizations and everyday life, how can we ensure its benefits surpass its risks? Dr. Cansu Canca, a leading expert in AI ethics, addresses this critical challenge. A pioneer in the field, she leads a...

With a deep understanding of (generative) AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and other emerging technologies, Dr. Mark Van Rijmenam is the trusted advisor to leading companies and governments seeking to innovate and thrive in the digital age.

An influential innovator in the media world, Michael Rogers helps organizations worldwide think about the future in useful ways.

The Godmother of Silicon Valley and one of the founders of Google for Education, Esther Wojcicki gives insights on the five fundamental values that help us all become capable, successful people.

Digital Deception merges interactive magic with technology to create a unique stage presentation that forces audiences to re-examine what’s possible in today’s modern world.

"We all want our kids to be educated. What's changing is what an education is, and what 'being educated' means." – Marc Prensky

"Technology is just a tool. People will always be the center of innovation." – Vinay Narayan

Judith Spitz shares perspectives, lessons learned, and insights gained from her years as a female CIO leading a global, Fortune 10 technology organization as she challenges organizations to develop a culture of inclusive leadership and innovate in the...

With his expertise in enigmas and magic, David Kwong delights and challenges audiences around the world with his intellectual brand of “puzzles and prestidigitation.”

Helping humanity prepare for a tech-driven future; helping business make technology better for humans. Kate O'Neill is author of Tech Humanist, expert media commentator, early Netflix employee, Fortune 500 advisor.

When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth and innovate through teamwork, they call Erica Dhawan.

An innovation activist, Linda Bernardi helps organizations break free of their comfort zone, defy conventional wisdom, and shatter outdated paradigms.

Carla Harris has extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. In August 2013, Ms. Harris was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council.

Rachel Botsman is a leading expert on trust in the modern world. She has been recognized as one of the world’s 30 most influential management thinkers.