Keynote Speakers

"Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible." – Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)

A specialist in leading effectively and operating in complexity, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, USA (Ret.) shares experienced insight on security in a multifaceted geopolitical environment, the 21st-century challenges facing the U.S., and capturing innovation.

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.

World-renowned leader Gordon Brown is a powerful voice on many of today’s most pressing issues: global economic growth, international security, geopolitical affairs, education equality, and human rights.

Jay Carney faced the world and White House press corps each day with characteristic grace, wit and aplomb. Today, he brings to audiences his insight and extensive credentials in the White House and with TIME magazine in discussing...

Ali Wentworth shares humorous and endearing stories dissecting modern life, with signature wit and charm.

Economic expert Richard Fisher brings a wealth of experience, shares candid insights and helps audiences understand the most pressing and complex economic issues of the day.

A true patriotic, bipartisan voice, Chuck Hagel has never shied away from speaking his mind and doing what is right in the face of doing what is politically expedient. He discusses with audiences a wide variety of domestic...

Sam Kass offers fresh and informative insights as he explores the latest developments in health, wellness, and the future of consumption. A tech entrepreneur, food expert and former senior policy advisor for the White House, Kass brings a...

Drawing on his vast experience, José Manuel Barroso puts the current geopolitical environment into context, providing audiences with an understanding of the geopolitical, economic and cultural pressures that must be faced to continue strengthening Europe’s global influence, create...

A trusted senior international statesman and leader, Anders Fogh Rasmussen offers actionable solutions to global challenges and identifies opportunities for successful cooperation across borders and industries.    

A creative culinary innovator and exemplary business leader, José Andrés inspires people across the globe with his dynamic vision and diverse projects aimed at making the world a better place through the power of food.

A leading academic and dedicated public servant, Jeremy Stein brings a unique perspective to some of the most pressing monetary and financial issues of our time.

As a world leader in social media research and communication, Dr. Jennifer Golbeck shares with audiences ways to best leverage and the vast array of social data both in their personal and professional lives.

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 for the past decade.

A recognized expert on Russia, U.S.-Russia relations, great power competition, and American foreign policy around the world, Michael McFaul helps audiences understand the war in Ukraine, the new Cold War with Russia and lessons from the Cold War...

The leader of the Federal Reserve during a momentous time of economic and financial crisis, Ben Bernanke offers keen insight and analysis of the current global economic landscape and challenges facing the world today.

Mallory Weggemann shares stories of triumph over setbacks stemming from a spinal cord injury at 18 and nerve damage to her arm at 24. As a 4-time Paralympian and 7-time Paralympic Medalist, she redefines and enforces what it...

The first woman to serve as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s chair, Mary Schapiro, who has dedicated her nearly three-decade career to regulatory strategy and enforcement, and service on major corporate boards, provides audiences astute insight and analysis...

Nicholas Epley shares his groundbreaking research on why we so routinely misunderstand what's going on in the minds of others, from our coworkers, customers and competitors, to even our family members and friends.

As the debt ceiling, the deficit and reigniting the global economic engine dominate conversations around the world, Neal Wolin—who served as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury and long-time Presidential economic advisor—provides audiences wise insight and analysis of the...

Speaking from three decades of experience navigating the United Kingdom through one of the most perilous periods in economic history, and more recently leading the international central banking community, Lord Mervyn King engages in a lively discussion on...

Tony Blair embraces the challenges of globalization in an increasingly interconnected world.

Probably no one can inspire an audience with enthusiasm and energy and teach us lessons of life and business that transcend athletics better than the inimitable, one-of-a-kind Dick Vitale.