Adam Green is widely recognized as one of the most distinctive and prolific songwriters in the world of music; performers as varied as Will Oldham, Carla Bruni, Kelly Willis, and The Libertines have all covered his songs. Green, a native of New York, recorded and published his debut album at the age of 17. He was one half of The... read full bio
At university, MJ Petroni, a Cyborg Anthropologist, studied television series like Star Trek, but not (only) for fun. Their research focuses on the intricate interactions between people and technologies, examining how we influence technology and how it changes us. In order to prepare for emerging technologies, they assist organizations in becoming more digitally literate by addressing not only the tools... read full bio
Kay is a former judge with expertise in human rights law and a British barrister by training. She is the 2024 recipient of the TIME 100 Impact Award. She has written works about modern slavery, AI, and human rights. She became interested in the effects that technology will have on people worldwide. Kay has been researching and concentrating on the... read full bio
Alondra Nelson, the Harold F. Linder Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, an independent research institute in Princeton, New Jersey, is an expert on the nexus of science, technology, policy, and society. She also holds a renowned position at the Center for American Progress as a senior fellow. Dr. Nelson formerly served as acting head of the White House Office... read full bio
General Timothy D. Haugh is the 19th Director of the National Security Agency and the Chief of the Central Security Service at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. He is also the 4th Commander of the U.S. Cyber Command. General Haugh, a native of Hughesville, Pennsylvania, was commissioned in 1991 after graduating with honors from Lehigh University's ROTC program. At the squadron, group,... read full bio
Belgian hard dance/techno musician BYORN is well-known for his upbeat, emotionally charged sound. His music combines powerful rhythms with evocative and mythical tales to affect listeners' bodies and alter their mental moods. BYORN produces songs that are both timeless and present-tense, drawing inspiration from themes of metamorphosis and ancient symbolism. BYORN has become a defining figure in the contemporary hard dance... read full bio
The ability of music to capture the moment continues to be its most crucial quality as time inexorably passes. UK progressive metal giants TesseracT have reached the most important and innovative point in their career to date, five years after the release of their most recent studio album. War Of Being is a bold, ambitious, and comprehensive collection of work... read full bio
Seventy years after it was first recorded, blues-rock musician Amani Burnham put up a video of himself playing Muddy Waters' "Hoochie Coochie Man." It was strange to watch a 19-year-old on Instagram playing a white Fender Stratocaster with such skill and sexual charm. But there was Amani, sitting on the floor in Gen Z's usual outfit of sweatpants and a... read full bio
Acid Pauli (Martin Gretschmann) epitomizes a musical aesthetic and approach to electronic music culture that is both varied and resolute. For the past two decades, Martin Gretschmann has been investigating unconventional musical realms that are hallucinogenic, adventurous, and rich in musicality. Born in the 1970s in Bavaria, Germany, Martin began playing bass guitar in a punk/indie band in the late... read full bio
The Haunted Youth is the ensemble of Joachim Liebens and the foremost Belgian indie rock phenomenon of recent years. Following the release of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful debut album, Dawn of the Freak, and extensive touring, his second album, BOYS CRY TOO, has been released. The Haunted Youth rapidly emerged as a dream pop sensation in Belgium and... read full bio
The multifaceted oeuvre of renowned singer, composer, and transgender activist Beverly Glenn-Copeland has gained traction in recent years due to the reissue of his remarkable folk-jazz debut album and the widespread recognition of his celebrated work, Keyboard Fantasies; a pioneering synth exploration that intricately melds the elements of new-age minimalism, early Detroit techno, and the warmth of conventional songwriting. Over... read full bio
For Lia Pappas-Kemps, self-expression via painting has always been instinctive. This is apparent in the assured, authentic demeanor the Toronto-born vocalist exhibits each time she performs, originating from the inception of her musical career. She commenced her music career with a succession of hits, featuring the grunge-influenced "Jinx" and the exquisite, emotive ballads "Sad in Toronto" and "Object at Best."... read full bio
Elliot Schooling is central to a DIY initiative that is revitalizing the sector with fresh vitality. He is a DJ intent on delivering positive ambiance, uplifting rhythms, and contagious enthusiasm during his performances. He performs at the renowned Appetite party, which he co-founded with his close associate Liam Palmer, and he also showcases his work through the songs he has... read full bio
Charles Frank Bolden Jr. is a former NASA administrator, retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General, and a former astronaut who has flown on four Space Shuttle missions. Bolden was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and he earned his B.S. degree in Electrical Science from the U.S. Naval Academy and went on to earn his M.S. degree in Systems Management from... read full bio
Six of the original members of the band Cymande, which last performed together a few decades ago, have just come back together to create music for the general public. Their unique musical style, which draws significantly from deep funk, jazz, African music, soul, rock, and calypso, has earned them a reputation for being extremely diverse. The band had been playing... read full bio
Robert Safian is editor and managing director of the award-winning monthly business magazine Fast Company. He oversees all editorial operations, in print and online, and plays a key role in guiding the magazine's advertising, marketing, and circulation efforts. Safian was honored by Crain's New York Business as one of the “40 Under 40” top young business executives in New York... read full bio
Brent Gleeson is a complex person with a unique trajectory that spans many industries, from journalism and writing to entrepreneurship and military service. He has demonstrated bravery, tenacity, and leadership in the face of adversity as a highly decorated Navy SEAL Combat Veteran. Brent Gleeson transitioned into a new phase of his life after serving in the elite Navy SEALs, using... read full bio
When Swan was just six years old, she and her family moved from Hong Kong to Boston. Swan enjoyed science and spent a lot of time discussing topics like space and the universe at a time when it wasn't "cool" to be intelligent. Swan, who was a bit of an outcast as a child, grew up with a strong sense of... read full bio
Linda Ellerbee is an outspoken journalist, award-winning television producer, best-selling author, one of the most sought-after speakers in America, a breast cancer survivor and a mom. In March 2000, the first three books of Ellerbees series for middle-school children, entitled Get Real, hit the bookshelves. The first, And So It Goes, a humorous look at television news, is still... read full bio
Leonard Brody is an exclusive keynote speaker, who covers entrepreneur and venture capitalistic aspects. Leonard co-found NowPublic.com, a platform for citizen journalism, and was CEO. TIME Magazine named the company one of the top 50 websites in the world, and was later acquired by Anschutz Corporation. Brody has been the President of the Clarity Digital Group which is responsible for... read full bio
