Women Speakers

Catalytic and innovative visionary Megan Smith believes that the future of technology is already here.

A visionary leader in both the public and private sectors, Sylvia Mathews Burwell provides powerful insights on health care, leadership, and a wide range of pivotal issues that impact the lives of individuals in the U.S. and around...

Kat Cole is creating a personal legacy of evolution that transcends industries and job titles.

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

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.

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...

Bonnie St. John challenges audiences to push through their own limitations and re-energize their lives to achieve peak performance.

Explore the mindfulness movement with wellness advocate and kindness champion, Doro Bush Koch.

A distinguished and highly respected veteran of the White House press corps, Ann Compton offers audiences a historical perspective of the presidency, the biggest stories of our time and today’s event making headlines.

Judy Woodruff—one of the world's most prominent female journalists—brings groundbreaking reporting experience, sharing insights on the Presidential Administration, Congress and the changing political landscape.

"We are safest, most secure, and most prosperous when our values and our interests are inextricably linked." – Condoleezza Rice

Deeply committed to improving the lives of those in need, Barbara Pierce Bush inspires us to confront the myriad of health equity challenges that millions face around the world.

Having served as the principal policymaker, negotiator, presidential advisor, and spokesperson on international trade issues for the United States, Susan Schwab provides expert insights on global trade, policy and politics.

Laura W. Bush is a beloved leader and champion for education, global healthcare innovations, and human rights.

Jenna Hager shares impactful stories of how small changes can make a big difference.

Mary Matalin's intellectual integrity, practical insights, and engaging commentary have earned her a widely acclaimed reputation as one of the country's foremost and seasoned voices across a diverse spectrum of policymaking, and political and multi-media platforms.  

One of the world's leading scholars on economic crises—and how to solve them—and a key adviser to President Obama through the economic crisis, Christina Romer provides a perspective on what's ahead for the economy and the choices policymakers...

A global charitable and philanthropic leader, Sarah Brown is a persuasive voice on global justice, women and children's rights and using social media to empower people to make a difference.

When a roadside bomb severely injured her network journalist husband Bob Woodruff, Lee Woodruff discovered how quickly life can change—and what you can learn from surviving a crisis.

With unparalleled knowledge and passion for environmental issues, Christine Todd Whitman shares a new— and compelling— framework on the collaboration between economic growth and environmental policy making.

"Company culture is a company's immune system." – Arianna Huffington

One of the world's most respected journalists, Christiane Amanpour transports us to the front lines, putting conflicts into context from the world's most dangerous places.

Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.