Sophie Hackford is a futurist. She has given hundreds of provocative talks to boards and executive teams on novel science and technology. Her clients come from every industry, although the best questions have, so far, come from audiences of schoolchildren. Sophie looks at how technologies change how we live, work, transact, and love by weaving […]
Keynote speaker Heather E. McGowan is a champion for optimizing human performance in the augmented, learning-centric future of work. McGowan is the coauthor of both The Adaptation Advantage (2020) and The Empathy Advantage (2023).
Ashley Allison is a dynamic keynote speaker who brings unparalleled expertise in building winning strategies, mobilizing diverse communities, and driving meaningful change. With over 15 years of experience, including senior leadership roles in the Obama-Biden Administration and the Biden-Harris campaign, she has mastered the art of coalition-building and effective advocacy. Audiences gain invaluable insights on […]
Ben Whiting loves people and loves having fun. That’s why, for more than two decades, he was a corporate entertainer, performing as a magician and mind reader in over 30 countries in almost every venue imaginable. After years of performing, he felt something was missing… He wanted to help people. Ben knew the communication and […]
Nick Schifrin is PBS NewsHour’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent. He leads NewsHour’s daily foreign coverage, including multiple trips to Ukraine since the full-scale invasion, and has created weeklong series for the NewsHour from nearly a dozen countries. The series “Inside Putin’s Russia” won a Peabody Award and the National Press Club’s Edwin M. Hood […]
With a unique combination of experiences that no one else can quite claim, Mark Morgan energizes and motivates audiences from many angles. Whether he’s describing his experiences at the top-level of government agencies such as the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection or sharing his deeply personal story about overcoming tragedy, audiences leave the […]
Dr. Moiya McTier has given hundreds of talks around the world on a wide range of topics, from the physics of water to global eclipse rituals. Her work sits at the intersection of science and storytelling, fact and fiction, complex concepts and chaotic creativity.
Holding the unprecedented title of Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force, General John “Jay” Raymond is uniquely qualified to address innovation, leadership, and national security. His interesting anecdotes and eloquence transport audiences to a better version of themselves and their organizations.
Chris Bashinelli is a dynamic keynote speaker who combines global adventure with deep human insight to inspire connection, purpose, and belonging. With captivating stories from over 40 countries and a background in both entertainment and cultural anthropology, he creates transformational experiences that leave audiences energized and deeply moved. Endorsed by the late Dr. Jane Goodall […]
Adam Markel, resilience researcher, change management expert, and future-of-work thought leader helps individuals and organizations harness resilience to thrive amid constant change. With 18 years as a trial attorney and a decade as CEO of a business and personal development company, Adam offers deep insights into resilience, culture, change and leadership. In his latest bestseller, […]