Dave Eggers was born in Boston and is the author of the memoir A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, the book You Shall Know Our Velocity, the story collection How We Are Hungry, and the novel What Is the What. He is the editor of the yearly The Best American Nonrequired Reading series, as well as co-editor of the Voice... read full bio
Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author who has spent his career touring the world in search of new and practical solutions to help people live healthier, happier, more productive, more amazing lives. His study has led him to conflict zones, the Arctic, and the most distant parts of Bolivia's rainforest. Michael's work has been accepted by significant organizations,... read full bio
Dr. Owais Durrani is a board-certified emergency care physician in Houston who advocates for STEM education and works as a medical analyst, TV host, speaker, and practitioner. He often contributes to print media as a medical expert and regularly appears as an independent medical expert on CNN, MSNBC, the BBC, CBS, NBC, and other networks. As a member of the advisory... read full bio
Ellen Galinsky was elected President of the Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN) and President of the Families and Work Institute. She is also the School Superintendent Organization's senior research advisor. Prior positions include faculty at Bank Street College and Chief Science Officer at the Bezos Family Foundation. Work-life balance, child and adolescent development, youth voice, childcare, parent-professional relationships, and... read full bio
International businesswoman Soraya Fouladi is in charge of a multinational team that works to fulfill Jara's mission of providing high-quality education to children in underserved regions at any time and from any location. An electrical engineer by profession, Soraya brought a diverse perspective to the start-up industry that is founded on enhancing the lives of those in need via concrete... read full bio
Chad E. Foster is a Red Hat/IBM sales and finance leader, inspiring change agent, and motivating keynote speaker. In addition to being featured by NBC, CBS, Forbes, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA Today, and Chief Executive Mag, he was the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development. Chad began working at Accenture after losing his... read full bio
Kian is the founder and CEO of Geolab, a company that does innovative research and provides leadership development. He has coached the CEOs and leadership teams of more than 50 Fortune 500 firms on innovation, disruptive technologies, moonshot thinking, leadership, and the future of work. He is a great facilitator. Alongside #1 NY Times bestselling author Keith Ferrazzi, he co-wrote the... read full bio
Dr. Ben Goertzel is an author, entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary scientist. He moved his main base of operations to a rural island close to Seattle in 2020 after spending a considerable amount of time in Hong Kong. He was born in Brazil to American parents. He is the head of the AGI Society, which organizes the yearly Artificial General Intelligence... read full bio
Kristen briefly worked as a model after high school before deciding she wanted to be respected for her intelligence as well as her appearance. Kristen attended Wiley College, an HBCU, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethical leadership. At Wayland Baptist University, she pursued further studies and graduated with a master's degree in training and development. She is a... read full bio
Gordon Ramsay's blind chef, Christine Ha, won season three of "MasterChef." Recipes from My Home Kitchen, her debut cookbook, became a New York Times best-seller. She has been a U.N. speaker on disability awareness, a U.S. Embassy culinary arts envoy abroad, a judge on MasterChef Vietnam, and a co-host on the Canadian cookery program Four Senses. Ha has a Bachelor... read full bio
Join Rebekah Gregory on her amazing journey as she presents her captivating talk, "Building Resilience to Cross Your Finish Line." This presentation deviates from the norm by providing a genuine examination of recovering from life's most trying times—a story that is both incredibly relatable and incredibly motivating. Rebekah's narrative starts with her protecting her son from the Boston Marathon bombing, an... read full bio
Since the release of her self-written and produced first EP, Jae Stephens, an R&B pop futurist who was born in Dallas and currently resides in Los Angeles, has been progressively gaining recognition. Fader has praised her tastemaker hits, which have attracted attention and led to collaborations with musicians like THEY, VanJess, Khamari, and Xavier Omar, further confirming her position as... read full bio
Since she was six years old, Alina Adams has been singing. She is starting to take her opportunities and resources seriously after receiving support from her friends and family. She was encouraged to release her music outside of her Notes app after getting online support from friends and complete strangers. With more than 21,000 streams, Adams' single "For Me" was a... read full bio
Charlie Farley is an Arkansas-born and raised musician with a passion for writing, rapping, singing, and performing, as well as an unrivalled desire to excel in whatever he sets his mind to. Farley's debut album, Hog Heaven, turned heads all over the United States with a unique sound that no one had heard before. As a newly independent musician, Charlie has released... read full bio
Selecta J-Man's amazing career includes collaborations with reggae giants such as Protoje, Solo Banton, Deadly Hunta, London Posse, YT, Charlie P, Junior Dangerous, Eva Lazarus, and Gardna, which add to his unparalleled dubplate collection. Selecta J-Man's sound has gotten stronger and matured over the years, with the label playing an important role in the careers of such outstanding producers and DJs... read full bio
The dreamy, genre-bending soundscapes produced by the Indonesian duo Galdive take listeners away from the bustle of everyday life. Their music, which combines electronic, indie pop, and vintage-inspired elements, encourages reflection and calm. One soul at a time, they create a sound sanctuary for healing and emotional expression with every release.... read full bio
Australian musician Memphis LK has established herself as one of the most promising up-and-coming performers in the nation thanks to her unique style. Memphis LK, a producer, songwriter, vocalist, and DJ who is meticulously self-produced and DIY, first made waves in Melbourne's elite club scene. She is a prime example of the new wave of woman voices in dance music. Memphis... read full bio
After earning a degree in computer science from Duke University, Brett Williams started an illustrious career that expertly combined his scientific prowess with his military leadership. Williams, who was commissioned into the Air Force as a pilot, gathered 28 years of priceless experience overseeing aircraft operations before changing his focus to IT and cybersecurity. Williams led a powerful team of 400... read full bio
Nicole Lapin is a technology and finance journalist who has anchored for CNBC and CNN Live and appeared on CNN Headline News, CNN, and CNN International. She is an advocate and supporter of women taking charge of their finances and author the book Rich Bitch, a finance guide for women. She hosts an AOL Originals Shows titled ""I'll Never Forget... read full bio
Erica Orange is the Executive VP and COO of The Future Hunters, one of the most prestigious futurist consulting firms in the world. In these roles, Erica focuses on new social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends- and recognizes the strategic implications (the “So what”) of those trends for a number of the leading Fortune 500 companies, trade associations... read full bio
