Visionary Speakers

Ted Seides, CFA is the Founder of Capital Allocators LLC, which he created in 2016 to explore best practices in the asset management industry from the perspective of asset owners, asset managers, and interdisciplinary thought leaders.

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

Drawing from decades of experience working with thousands of leaders, Marilyn Gist shares how leader behaviors gain support or disengagement from stakeholders and how excellent leaders are able to energize others through the extraordinary power of leader humility.

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

An international authority on workplace culture, Jennifer's passion and energy engage audiences with relatable storytelling, data, and research, confirming that healthy and happy workforces are higher-performing ones. Attendees leave inspired and motivated to act on what they've learned.

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...

"It's time for a more dynamic conceptualization of potential that takes into account each person's unique package of personal characteristics, dreams, passions, goals, and development." – Scott Barry Kaufman

"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...

Amber Atherton forges grassroots communities, bringing brands closer to their fans and fans closer to each other.

Stephanie Creary teaches organizations how to build stronger relationships in the workplace among people from different backgrounds.

Jessica Kriegel teaches organization how to build intentional cultures that power strategy and accelerate performance.

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.

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

Addressing current workplace concerns about "burnout", "quiet quitting" and "the great resignation," Pandit Dasa is providing practical strategies to boost employee engagement and teamwork which is helping to build greater rapport with colleagues and clients.

One of the top workplace belonging speakers in the world, Smiley helps companies foster belonging and human connection in an ever-evolving workforce. Smiley’s keynotes provide a practical and actionable toolkit for leaders to attract and retain top talent,...

An expert in creating change, Jodi Bondi Norgaard shares her entrepreneurial journey of challenging the status quo, achieving goals, and breaking gender stereotypes.

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.

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

Inge G. Thulin, Former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at 3M, spent four decades inside of one of the world’s largest public companies. A champion for change, he elevated and diversified the business to rank...