Tina Lenert is an American magician, mime and harpist. She has been known for being a regular performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, where she has previously earned the title of Stage Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts. She’s also earned a Siegfried and Roy Bronze Lion Award. After graduating from high... read full bio
Dennis Kyriakos is a magician who performs at conferences, meetings, gala, trade shows, banquets, and more. Some of Kyriako’s clients have included Google, Apple, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Toyota, Prudential, and more. He has been a performer and host of Monday Night Magic and Magical Nights. Kyriakos has been featured as Best of the Industry by Silicon Valley National Association for... read full bio
Rick Gerber is a magician who has previously been the youngest performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California when he was only 10 years old. He went on to be the youngest headliner aboard the Princess Cruises when he was only 18 years old. Gerber has gone on to be a corporate entertainer and a tradeshow magician... read full bio
John Ferrentino is a stand-up comic magician. He was born and raised in Long Island and is well known in the area for his performances. Growing up, Ferrentino spent most of his time in his local magic shops and he started performing magic when he was 7 after his grandfather gifted him with a magic kit. He later started working... read full bio
Steve Valentine is an actor, writer, producer, magician and speaker. He is best known on television for playing Nigel Townsend on the television series “Crossing Jordan” and for playing Derek Jupiter on the television series “I’m In the Band”. Valentine’s other television credits include “Nikki”, “Boston Legal”, “Anger Management”, “Hot in Cleveland”, “Turbo FAST”, “Mike & Molly”, “Jake and the... read full bio
Simon Coronel is a speaker, consultant, and illusionist. He was born in Australia but currently resides in Los Angeles, California. As a performer, Coronel has won two awards at the FISM World Championships of Magic and Illusion and has won a Fool Us Trophy from the television series “Penn & Teller April Fool Us Special”. Coronel is a regular performer... read full bio
Andrew Goldenhersh is a magician who is best known for performing at Mystique Dining. He has performed all over the world and has been an honoree at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. He has earned the awards of Parlour Magician of the Year at the Academy of Magical Arts and has also been nominated for both Close-Up... read full bio
Bonnie Brooks is a notable name in Canadian business. She is the former CEO of International Retail Specialty Fashion and Department Stores. Brooks has worked with international brands, including the Dickson Group Asia and HBC North America. In addition to her business management, Brooks was the president of Canadian Advertising Agency and was Editor-in-Chief of Canadian National Magazine. In her... read full bio
Bianca Bosker is a journalist and author. She is best known for her book CORK DORK: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste. Her book has been compared to Kitchen Confidential and hit the New York Times best-seller list. Bosker’s journalistic pieces have been featured in publications... read full bio
Lera Boroditsky is a cognitive researcher and professor. She currently works at UCSD and is the Editor in Chief of Frontiers in Cultural Psychology. Prior to her recent roles, Boroditsky was a professor at MIT and Stanford. Boroditsky’s innovative research answers questions about the mind, world, and language. She has won several awards for her work, including the NSF Career... read full bio
Andy Hickman is a highly sought after motivational speaker who has worked with many Fortune 500 companies in America. He is a National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Professional. Prior to his time as a speaker, Hickman owned and operated three businesses simultaneously. It’s his past business experience that gives him first-hand insight on what it takes to succeed. Through his... read full bio
Scott Xavier is America’s finest comedian, mind reader, illusionist, and hypnotist- all in one! Starting on America’s Got Talent, Xavier has since flourished in the performing industry. He specializes in custom presentations for corporate events, banquets, parties, trade shows, and more. Xavier has taken his talents across the world- from Beijing to Chicago, and most notably made his event Las... read full bio
Eric Berlow is a data scientist. He’s the co-founder of Vibrant Data, a data science and visualization company. Berlow incorporates ecology into data science, and has been recognized worldwide for his ecological research. He has been published in Nature, Science, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Berlow has shared his knowledge with audiences of all kinds through... read full bio
The Young Dubliners are an American rock band that are known for playing Celtic Rock. The group was founded by Keith Roberts and Paul O’Toole and currently consists of members Roberts, Brendan Holmes, Chas Waltz, Dave Ingraham and Justin Pecot. Since their start, The Young Dubliners have released 10 albums. Some of their most popular songs include, “I’ll Tell Me... read full bio
Adam Alter is a speaker, consultant, and professor. A notable speaker for TED Talks, Alter is well-versed in technology, addictive behavior, and how the media shapes our realities. His research focuses on decision-making and social skills, much of which is influenced by modern technology. Alter has authored two books, Irresistible and Drunk Tank Pink, both of which explore technology and... read full bio
Emily Bazelon is a journalist, author, and speaker. She covers a spectrum of social issues in her work, confronting mass incarceration, bullying, power disparity, and America’s national crises. Bazelon is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, has authored the best-selling title Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration, and is a Truman... read full bio
Chuck Klosterman is a culture expert and author. Klosterman has authored ten books, redefining American culture with a modern perspective. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, GQ, Esquire, Spin, The Guardian, and many more notable publications. Amongst his multitude of books, Klosterman has authored titles including Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, But What If... read full bio
Jeff MacInnis is an award-winning sportsman, author, and entrepreneur. MacInnis is expert in downhill skiing and sailing. He was part of the first team who sailed the Northwest Passage, a 4,000 kilometer journey through one of the harshest environments on the planet. MacInnis is an avid participant in challenges including the Eco-Challenge and the World Championships of Expedition Racing. He... read full bio
Karl Subban is a Canadian immigrant, born in Jamaica, and the father of notable NHL players, P.K., Malcom, and Jordan. A former school principal, Subban is now an author and speaker. Subban decided to author the book, How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School, and Life, which outlines his story of guiding his children into... read full bio
Riaz Meghji is the former host of Breakfast Television Vancouver. During his time as a broadcaster, Meghji learned how to foster meaningful connections with people of all kinds. He learned the importance of communication, branding, and finding purpose through his various experiences in the broadcasting world. In his keynote speeches, Meghji talks about these important topics. With his website, Every... read full bio
