Nathan Benaich is the co-founder and organizer of London.AI, a place that companies and academic institutions come together to talk and butt heads. He is also the founder of The Resarch and Applied AI Summit, a global community for entrepreneurs and researchers who talk AI, and is founder and general partner of Air Street Capital, a partnership for founders who... read full bio
Lisa Randall is a notable theoretical physicist from the United States who has made significant contributions to particle physics and cosmology. She was raised in Queens, New York City, and began an exceptional academic career, graduating from Harvard University with an AB in physics and a Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics. Randall currently serves as the physics department's Frank B.... read full bio
Hope Jahren is an American geochemist and geobiologist who works at the University of Oslo in Norway. She is known for her work using stable isotope analysis to analyze fossil forests dating to the Eocene, which has earned her several awards such as the James B. Macelwane Medal of the American Geophysical Union. Jahren was born in Austin, Minnesota, and... read full bio
Dava Newman is the former Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA.) Newman was born in Helena, Montana, and she began has previously earned her B.S. from the University of Notre Dame before going on to earn her dual S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Newman began her research in aerospace biomedical engineering, and... read full bio
Edward Snowden is an American whistleblower and computer security consultant who is best known for leaking information from the National Security Agency while working there as a CIA employee and subcontractor. Snowden leaked several surveillance programs that was run by the NSA and Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance. Snowden was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and he went on to... read full bio
Jordan Hollander is the CEO of Hotel Tech Report, an app shop for the hospitality sector that serves more than 2.5 million hotels annually. He had previously worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Global Partnerships division. Jordan worked as an equities analyst at Wells Capital Management and the director of business development at Metwest Terra Hospitality before to joining SPG. He... read full bio
Adam Apollo is available for speaking engagements at conventions, fairs and festivals as well as for guest spots on radio and television programs. Adam can not only provide a potent and motivating presentation to your stage, he can also assist you in marketing your event. His network of websites, networks and marketing channels presently receive over 10,000 page visits per month, in addition to... read full bio
Cansu Canca is a renowned philosopher, authority on AI ethics, and forward-thinking figure in the field of artificial intelligence's ethical ramifications. Her work has had a significant impact on the field of AI ethics and governance, establishing her as a leading expert in the area. Cansu Canca, the founder and director of the AI Ethics Lab, has established a significant forum... read full bio
Dr. Scott Parazynski is a remarkable person with accomplishments in a wide range of fields, including mountaineering, medicine, aviation, invention, and innovation. The astonishing career of Parazynski, known for his feats as an astronaut, Everest climber, doctor, pilot, and even the "MacGyver of the Extreme," captures a life of unmatched success and unrelenting pursuit of the unusual. Parazynski spent more than... read full bio
Jeanette Manfra is one of the most experienced cybersecurity professionals in the United States. She formerly worked as the Assistant Director for Cybersecurity for the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Manfra is currently a global director of security and compliance at Google Cloud. Manfra has a strong track record of leadership. Manfra oversaw a diverse portfolio... read full bio
Hack Future Lab, a research organization focused on how leaders can scale an agile, risk-taking and resilient future, was founded by Terence. He serves as an Entrepreneur Mentor in Residence at MIT and the London Business School. He has more than 20 years of expertise assisting CEOs to overcome challenges and move past disruption. As a former director at Saatchi & Saatchi... read full bio
During the STS-9 mission, Ulf Merbold made history by being the first non-American to fly aboard the Space Shuttle. He served as the Crew Interface Coordinator (CIC) and backup Payload Specialist on the Space Shuttle Spacelab German D-1 mission. After transferring, Merbold worked for ESA as a project manager on Columbus, the European laboratory for the International Space Station, at... read full bio
NASA aerospace engineer, Adam Steltzner, is the Chief Engineer of the Mars 2020 project. Steltzner has worked on several flight projects to Mars, including the Galileo, Cassini, Mars Pathfinder, and Mars Exploration Rovers. He has published a book, The Right Kind of Crazy: A True Story of Teamwork, Leadership, and High Stakes Innovation, which received acclaim from The Washington Post... read full bio
Graphic designer and computer scientist John Maeda has had a hand in redefining electronic media as a tool for artistic expression. His work has been displayed in personal shows in New York, London, and Paris and rests in the Museum of Modern Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Cartier Foundation in Paris. He received his undergrad... read full bio
Jer Thorp is an active public speaker, artist, and writer from Brooklyn, New York. An avid examiner of the ties between data, art, and culture, Thorp provides a unique perspective on the categories via many venues. He is currently the Innovator-in-Residence at the Library of Congress and a professor at New York University. Prior to his participation in these roles,... read full bio
Dr. Kirke Borne is an astrophysicist and Principal Data Scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton. Previously, he was a Professor of Astrophysics and Computational Science at George Mason University for twelve years. Prior to that, he supported NASA projects in a variety of roles, such as program manager in NASA’s Space Science Data Operations Office and Data Archive Project Scientist for... read full bio
Ian Crosby is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bench, a design focused technology business that is spearheading the movement toward automating the bookkeeping process, while operating as North America’s largest bookkeeping service for small businesses. Bench provides a combination of custom-built software and professional online bookkeepers to organize the financials of small businesses. Ian has been named at the top... read full bio
SC Moatti is a technology visionary, venture capital investor and best-selling author of the book “Mobilized”. She is currently the managing partner of Mighty Capital, an early-growth Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Moatti graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Business with an MBA and also earned her MS in Computer Engineering & Management Science from CentraleSupelec. From there, she... read full bio
Chris Urmson is an engineering who is best known for his work pioneering self-driving car technology. He has previously worked with Alphabet, and is CEO of their start-up company Aurora Innovation. Urmson graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BEng in Computer Engineering. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. Upon graduting,... read full bio
Joy Buolamwini is a Ghanaian-American digital activist and computer scientist who is based out of the MIT Media Lab. She is founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, which is an organization that challenges bias in decision making software. When Joy was only 9 years old, she had a fascination by Kismet, the MIT robot and from there, she taught herself... read full bio
