Canadian-South African multidisciplinary CON The artist's inventiveness permeates everything he works on. CON is involved in many facets of his craft, from immersive technologies and music creation to sound design and cinema soundtrack. These catchy tunes and energetic live performances are prepared to take the world by storm with a daring strategy and a forward-thinking vision.... read full bio
As a Scientist in Residence, Maria Konovalenko works for Formic Ventures, a diverse venture capital firm that invests in early-stage biotechnology startups that aim to extend human lifespans, as well as technology startups and businesses that enhance the quality of human life. Through a collaborative program between the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the University of Southern California,... read full bio
The Boston Consulting Group's Center for Sensing and Mining the Future, led by Alison Sander, monitors over 100 megatrends that are changing the strategic landscape of the world. CEOs, prime ministers, boards of directors, prestigious international institutions, and companies looking to handle global complexity are just a few of the varied clients Alison has worked with. Alison finished a study examining... read full bio
Kristina is a businesswoman, educator, and creative who is enthusiastic about creating tactics and experiences that change the world. She has over ten years of experience as an educator, having developed curricula, creative programs, and professional trainings in diversity, equity, inclusion, and team building. She is an expert in using experiential education to promote curiosity and teamwork in both online... read full bio
Shara's keynote addresses integrate the most recent technological advancements and innovative research initiatives, connecting them to business-specific strategic insights. In addition, Shara frequently appears on television programs like Sky News, ABC's Q&A, The Project, Weekend Sunrise, Lateline, and others. She is also frequently interviewed by print, radio, and internet media on technology-related topics. Additionally, she was listed by Forbes as one... read full bio
How do top companies keep their audiences engaged Deloitte, JP Morgan, Boston Scientific, Wells Fargo, and Amazon all have the same answer. They hire Christophe Fox, the multi-award-winning mentalist, magician, and keynote speaker. He appears on CBS, Fox, ABC, TEDx, and MSNBC. Christophe has over one million followers on social media and has been featured in publications such as Modern... read full bio
"The band's name was inspired by the legendary City of New Orleans as Orleans perfected its recipe of eclectic material, including R&B seasoned with Cajun and second line roots; Alan Toussaint, Neville Brothers and Meters tunes were among the mix. The quartet's music evolved and refined in a more mainstream direction as they developed their unique rock/pop sound. After signing... read full bio
Before Hot Chelle Rae “fueled up the Jeep with bubbly elasti-funk and breezy hip-hop swagger” (as Entertainment Weekly put it) with their brand new single “I Like It Like That,” the Nashville-based quartet scored a bonafide breakthrough smash hit with “Tonight Tonight.” Declared “one of the catchiest pop-rock anthems of the summer” by USA Today, “Tonight Tonight” crashed into the... read full bio
Singer/songwriter Trent Tomlinson is one of those rare performers whose music is as straight-ahead and unpretentious as he is. While a junior year in high school, Tomlinson reached the finals of You Can Be a Star, a television talent show on The Nashville Network in which Trent placed second. Tomlinson's debut single, ""Drunker Than Me"", was released and followed by... read full bio
Ricochet is recognized not only for their exceptional musicianship but also for their potent six-part vocal harmonies. Ricochet is one of the few groups in the country music industry that is completely self-contained. Because of this, the band does not require any assistance from equipment tricks or more musicians in order to put on what many people consider to be... read full bio
Electronic DJ, Tigerlily, is a hit in Australia. She is one of Australia’s elite electronic dance music performers, having been voted one of the Top 5 Female DJs for three consecutive years. Tigerlily has a mainstay at Stereosonic Australia and has also taken her act on tour across the world, performing at festivals and clubs in Europe and North America.... read full bio
"For over 30 years, Laurent Garnier has been a pioneer in the DJ scene. With years of experience under his belt, Garnier’s DJ-ing reaches audiences far and wide. Performing French dance music, Garnier transforms clubs, festivals, raves, and more. He displays aptitude in playing a wide genre of music- from old sounds to new- his musical history is rich. Garnier... read full bio
The band name Foxy Shazam came from a saying in my school meaning, ""cool shoes"". If you had cool shoes kids would say those are ""foxy shazam"". Because of this we have a lot of soul, and try to let it bleed through our music as much as possible. Alex, our trumpet player is my right hand man. Alex... read full bio
Calvin (Bud) Marshall Trillin is an American journalist, humorist, and novelist. He is best known for his humorous writings about food and eating, but he has also written serious journalism, comic verse, and several books of fiction. Trillin attended public schools in Kansas City and went on to Yale University, where he served as chairman of the Yale Daily News... read full bio
Rev. W.R. ""Smokie"" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his 2002 album, I Need You Now and his 2004 release, Nothing Without You, which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004. Norful received his second Grammy in 2015 at the 57th Annual Grammy awards... read full bio
Nataly Kogan is author of the book “Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones)” and Co-founder and CEO of Happier, Inc., and a Board Advisor of Nurturing Minds in Africa. Prior to her current roles Kogan has been Vice President of Where, Inc., a Senior Program Manager for Microsoft Labs, and a... read full bio
Eric Braeden has become daytime's most recognizable actor, with his nearly four-decade and counting role as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless. For his performance on this show, he has been nominated for nine Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Favorite Male Performer In A Daytime Serial, two of which he won. Braden has... read full bio
Sponge has proven to be one of the Motor City's heaviest hitters after gaining international notoriety with their debut album Rotting Piata. Emerging out of Detroit with hits like Plowed" and "Molly (16 candles)" Sponge received massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. After Rotting Piata went Gold, the band toured... read full bio
Todd Buchholz is a well-known author, financial analyst, and economist who has worked extensively in the public and commercial sectors. He shaped economic strategies and policies during a vital time in American history as the former director of economic policy for the White House. The beginning of Buchholz's career in economics was his academic endeavors. He received a master's in economics... read full bio
Second Helping Band is the longest running Lynyrd Skynyrd salute concert in the United States. Fans will tell you that the shows bring them back to the 1970's when life was not so complicated. They are dedicated to bringing Ronnie Van Zant's music to you the way you remember it. Come out have fun, and take a step back to... read full bio
