Risk Management Speakers

"Balance and happiness bring you more success and not the other way around." – Nicole Lapin

Simone Ahuja provides a practical playbook for sustainable innovation and "intrapreneurship."

An acclaimed global trend spotter and advisor to government and business leaders, Vikram Mansharamani helps audiences navigate uncertainty by connecting geopolitical, technological, economic, and demographic developments to map potential futures, manage emerging risks, and spot unseen opportunities.

Maria Konnikova is an award-winning author and champion poker player who has taught the skills of creativity and optimal decision-making to audiences around the world.

Mona Sutphen served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy to President Obama and has spent over 20 years working with Fortune 500 multinationals, institutional investors and philanthropy on the intersection of politics, policy and markets. She offers...

Former Treasurer Rosie Rios became an Accidental Educator, Historian and Feminist as one of the longest serving senior Treasury officials in the Obama Administration starting with her time on the Treasury/Federal Reserve Transition Team at the height of...

Deborah Lee James has a three-decade track record of leading, transforming, and driving lasting results in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government, and private industry. She has deep expertise in strategic planning, risk management, public policy, cyber...

Professor Daniel Gilbert is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of happiness and on errors in human decision-making.

Named "Forbes 250 Greatest Self-Made Americans", U.S. News & World Report Top Leaders of 2025, "LinkedIn Top Voices: U.S. Influencers in 2020", American Banker magazine's 2016 “Innovator of the Year,” and one of TIME magazine’s “50 Leaders for...

Dr. Scott Parazynski has spoken all over the world about the rigors, risks and rewards of exploration in extreme environments. He derives relatable lessons in leadership, teamwork, risk management, resilience and innovation under the most demanding circumstances, on...

A specialist in navigating change and achieving sustainable performance, Ori Brafman shares insight from his best-selling books and experiences working with Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. military on organizational dynamics, agile and adaptive leadership, accountability, and inclusion.

Bert Jacobs is co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community and groundbreaking nonprofit work.

Jason Schenker is ranked one of the most accurate financial forecasters and futurists in the world. He shares his forecasts with business leaders and policy makers around the world.

Former US Assistant Trade Representative; Chief of Staff, President's Council of Economic Advisers; Senior Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Private Equity Executive; World Bank Official, and Harvard Professor. Harry Broadman has been at the forefront of critical global business and...

A defining figure of modern political history, Alastair Campbell changed politics and campaigns forever when directing Tony Blair’s three general election wins. He now applies the lessons learned then, and since, to helping governments, parties, businesses, charities, sports...

The first person to tweet from space and a four-time spacewalker on two missions to the Hubble Space Telescope, including the final Hubble servicing mission, which has been called the most dangerous and complex mission in space shuttle...

The only person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different decade, Ruben Gonzalez takes people's excuses away and inspires them to produce more than ever before.

Former Bronx teacher, social entrepreneur and crowdfunding pioneer, Charles Best is a gripping storyteller and nationally recognized innovator.

Historically the most senior woman on Wall Street, Sallie Krawcheck has a record of turning around financial services businesses, even during the financial crisis, by employing an intense and unique client focus that earned her the title “The...

Dr. Julie Gerberding analyzes health risks and their related social and economic consequences, and defines the necessary strategies and steps to assure we not only have the resilience to address urgent crises, but also the investments necessary to...

Daniel Burrus is a trusted, globally recognized futurist and AI strategy expert known for his accurate technology forecasts and practical, actionable approach to helping organizations anticipate disruption.

In the cockpit, flawless execution is a matter of life-or-death. Afterburner teaches their methodologies to enhance organizational performance and achieve corporate success.

Derek Daly competed as a professional race car driver for 17 years before becoming a television motor sports personality and businessman. Derek raced in Formula One, Indy Car and World Sports Cars. He now uses the analogy of...

A former White House economic policy advisor and Wall Street executive, Todd Buchholz puts the domestic and global economic crisis in perspective.