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
Tristan Roberson has a deep passion for country music and the icons that have influenced it. From the classic sounds of Keith Whitley, George Strait, and Hank Williams Jr. to Tyler Childers's modern style and his biggest inspiration, Parker McCollum. The multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Texas started creating his own original songs after becoming well-known online for covering songs by artists like Tyler... read full bio
Cyril Kamar (K Maro), whose family immigrated to Montreal from Lebanon, has always been surrounded by music. He was first mesmerized by French classics before learning about metropolitan cultures in Canada. After winning multiple freestyle events, he established a strong name in the Montreal underground scene fairly early on. At the young age of 19, he established his production company,... read full bio
Rene assists executives in retaining their best employees, fostering strong teams, and raising morale. He is the author of Kick Your Excuses Goodbye, which has won awards. He is described as a "motivational hit" by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is described as a "motivational guru" by the Miami Times. However, the majority of people perceive him as a regular guy with... read full bio
Dr. Carolyn Ross is a consultant committed to assisting healthcare, eating disorder, and addiction treatment facilities in expanding into new markets, improving patient care, and attracting top personnel. She specializes in addiction medicine, eating disorders, and trauma. She is becoming more and more in demand for keynote addresses at important conferences. Her speeches are well received by executives from mental... read full bio
Producer Jake Sweeney, a native of Detroit, struggled to polish his style of high-energy trap and bass combined with menacing dubstep sound design. He eventually settled on a deep, dark sound that has become a distinctive signature in his music and won him the admiration and backing of influential people in the industry. He collaborated with friend and fellow bass... read full bio
In 1991, Mr. Jefferey Herbert founded the Original Pinettes Brass Band, the only female brass band in the universe. Each member was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and went to the historically black, all-girl Catholic institution, St. Mary's Academy High institution (HBHS). The Original Pinettes, who started out with 16 or more women, eventually included not just St. Mary's girls... read full bio
Following the success of his TEDx talk, Kwame Christian—a business attorney and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI)—became one of the world's leading authorities on negotiations. His best-selling books, Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life and How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and... read full bio
Drapht himself is at the top of skill mountain, leading a group of brilliant musicians with meticulous execution and a broad vision. In Shadows and Shinings, the harsh fabric of catharsis and self-expression is interwoven with a colorful narrative and comedy. Drapht explores Shadows and Shinings in depth and shares a lot of information. Drapht's personal relationships, whether introspective, familial,... read full bio
The debut EP "dealing with ghosts" was released by Bordeaux, France-based indie alternative artist Naya Mo. After appearing for The 1975, Naya released three songs that highlighted her ethereal vocals: "before the darkness comes again," "lost minds," and "haunting me" (produced by Daughter's Remi Aguilella). The grittier alternative rock of her most recent hits, "wanderlust" and "outsider," is influenced by mid-2000s... read full bio
On Christmas Day, Aodhán King, who is pronounced Aiden, was born in Sydney, Australia. While helping to sing at Hillsong's youth ministry in high school, he fell in love with music. The band Young & Free was established there, along with some of his closest friends. Among the band's accomplishments are over 1.2 billion streams in North America alone, eight... read full bio
