Keynote Speakers

Tara Palmeri is a deeply sourced political columnist who uncovers the machinations at the highest levels of power in Washington. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting offer a deeper level of understanding of the intrigues of the permanent...

Trusted by Canva, Netflix, LinkedIn, TED Education, Jess Ekstrom brings humor, inspiration, and entertainment to every group she addresses. If you're looking for a refreshing experience to improve mindset, build purpose and fulfillment, and achieve unstoppable growth, look...

Drawing from 15 years as an award-winning CEO and extensive interviews with top performers, Robert Glazer offers actionable insights on leadership, personal development, and organizational culture. His impactful ideas resonate globally, reaching over 200,000 readers in 180 countries...

Discover the power of negotiation with Alex Carter. Through her engaging presentations, Alex offers practical strategies and real-world insights to elevate anyone's negotiation skills in their personal and professional lives. With a focus on research-backed tactics and approachable...

Doug Heye has been smack dab in the middle of the recent changes within the Republican Party. From running communications for the Republican Party during the Tea Party election of 2010, then senior House communicator during the subsequent...

Philippe Petit has – literally – seen a view of the world no one else ever has or ever will: from a quarter of a mile in the air walking a ¾” steel cable rigged illegally between the...

A rising political star, a dedicated public servant, a leader among leaders—Svante Myrick brings a warm presence that uses humor, optimism, and unconventional thinking to inspire audiences to reconsider old challenges with fresh perspective. The man who had...

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...

As a positive psychology and employee engagement expert, Tia Graham partners with leaders to increase well-being and create high-performing teams so that their organization thrives.

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...

Talia Fox is a globally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of KUSI Global. She helps leaders and professionals strengthen communication, resilience, systems thinking, and global connection in an age of AI, disruption, and constant change. Known...

When Chad Foster speaks to audiences, he shares a powerful message: his loss of eyesight as a young adult didn't hold him back. Instead, he embraced obstacles as opportunities. Chad became the first blind executive to graduate Harvard...

Bringing nearly two decades of recruitment expertise, Julian Placino delivers impactful recruitment strategies and skilled leadership development. Having served as the Head of Recruiting at Bottle Rocket, Placino boasts a successful history of deploying recruitment strategies that draw...

Jamil Zaki is a Stanford Professor and a preeminent authority in the study of empathy. He provides science-backed tools that any leader can utilize to connect more wisely and effectively, building bridges between people and fostering communities to...

John Sitilides is a Washington D.C. geopolitical risk, international relations, and government affairs specialist who explores and explains the complex geopolitical and geo-economic decisions that impact markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and worldwide, helping corporate executives,...

Karen Eber is a captivating force in the world of storytelling and leadership. She is an expert at helping people become memorable and engaging communicators, leaders, and storytellers. Eber shows audiences how to inform, influence, and inspire others. She breaks down the...

Katie Andrews is an agent of change in the corporate wellness space, providing a modern, refreshing approach to health education. A dynamic public speaker, her combined background in media, communications, and science makes her a one-of-a-kind in her...

Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top business thinkers, two-time bestselling author Tiffani Bova is an acclaimed expert on all things top-line growth. She has helped hundreds of companies around the globe respond to changing market dynamics...

Ariel Waldman transports audiences from the icy realms of Antarctica, where she films otherworldly life beneath the surface, to the vast expanse of space, tapping into her insights and experiences with NASA. An Antarctic explorer and filmmaker, Ariel’s...

Dr. Ashish Jha has spent his career at the crossroads of medicine, policy, and national security — advising presidents, leading institutions, and treating patients. He brings rare expertise and accessibility to every stage, offering pragmatic, nonpartisan solutions that...

Mary Ellen Iskenderian is a globally recognized authority on women's economic opportunity, a leading voice on how AI, financial systems, and capital markets can either widen or close the gender gap. She shows audiences the $700 billion the...

Richard Hurowitz offers thought-provoking insights derived from his vast expertise, sharing lessons of some of the greatest heroes in world history and how we can use them to create a better world, better institutional cultures, and prevent genocide...

Meredith Whitney has been a trusted advisor to CEOs, Boards of Directors, central bankers, and investors for thirty years. She brings her insatiable curiosity into her work, creating truly unique perspectives and insights into the economy’s most important...

Have you ever said “Hey Google”, used Office on a Mac, sent an email with Hotmail, or shopped on Walmart.com? You have already experienced the design genius of Dan Makoski, a legendary Silicon Valley designer to the Fortune...