Audrey Gelman is an American entrepreneur and political staffer who is founder of the women’s co-working space and social club, The Wing. She is also known for being the inspiration for the character Marnie on the HBO television series “Girls”. Gelman studied at Oberlin College but left after two years to work on Hillary Clinton’s campaign for U.S. President. After... read full bio
Audrey Tang is the Digital Minister of Taiwan and a software programmer who is best known for revitalizing the computer languages Perl and Haskell. Tang was considered a child prodigy at the age of five as Tang was reading classical literature and went on to be performing advanced mathematics before six years old and was learning computer programming before eight.... read full bio
The Colombian DJ and producer Augusto Yepes is a genius at crafting music that will charm listeners without fail. He became a well-known character in the business as a result of his early love of electronic music and unquenchable curiosity. Augusto captivates audiences all over the world with his unique style, which combines melodic-house, house, afro/Latin-house and tech-house. He has performed on... read full bio
Austin Tolliver is an up-and-coming country pop singer-songwriter from Shreveport, Louisiana. Tolliver is the son of former NFL and CFL quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver. Following in his father’s footsteps, Tolliver originally began to pursue a career in sports and he has previously played football in college at New Mexico State University and also played baseball and played at Texas Tech... read full bio
Autechre is an musical duo specializing in experimental electronic and techno music, and they are often known to implement elements of hip hop, glitch, and IDM as well. Often considered pioneers in the world of experimental music, the duo members are Sean Both and Rob Brown, and together the two artists have discovered their own unique musical style. Sean and... read full bio
Avinash Kaushik is the “Digital Marketing Evangelist” for Google and the author of two bestsellers: Web Analytics 2.0, and Web Analytics: An Hour a Day. All of the proceeds from both books benefit The Smile Train, Doctors Without Borders and Ekal Vidyalaya. Kaushik is also the Co-Founder and Chief Education Officer of Market Motive. He is celebrated for his dynamic,... read full bio
Avrohom Gottheil is a thought leader in high-tech and founder of #AskTheCEO Media. Gottheil has become a thought leader in tech through his over 20 year career working in IT and in Telecom. Gottheil has earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from Touro College. He then went on to begin working for Avaya as... read full bio
Awkward Moments is a collaborative performance art project with sound at its center that use a variety of mediums to examine the psychological, philosophical and metaphysical ramifications of a lifespan and its perpetual recurrence. Awkward Moments, which explores the relationship between sound, space and scenography, was inspired by the idea of "Expanded Cinema," a term coined by American experimental filmmaker Stan Vanderbeek to... read full bio
Axwell is a DJ, remixer, record producer, and record label owner from Sweden. He is part of a three-person group dubbed the Swedish House Mafia along with Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello. He has placed 12th on the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ Poll. By anyone’s standards, Axwell is a giant of modern-day dance music. Axwell’s Midas-like touch – along... read full bio
LittleBits, a cutting-edge platform that enables individuals of all ages to study, create, and prototype with electronics, was where Bdeir's entrepreneurial adventure began. She has inspired creativity and curiosity in countless people by empowering them to explore the world of technology through the leadership of littleBits. Four times more girls use littleBits than the industry norm, which demonstrates her commitment... read full bio
Ayanna Howard, PhD, a successful roboticist, educator, and entrepreneur, was appointed dean of The Ohio State University College of Engineering. She previously served as the founder and head of the Human-Automation Systems Lab (HumAnS) and chair of the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Interactive Computing in the College of Computing. She has worked in the corporate sector, NASA's Jet Propulsion... read full bio
Dr. Ayesha Khanna is recognized around the world as one of the leading women in Artificial Intelligence Development. She is the co-founder and CEO of ADDO AI, named the leading AI development company in Asia by Forbe's magazine. Dr. Khanna is an active member of the World Economic Forum, Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority, and fo-founded the Hybrid Reality Institute.... read full bio
Azran Osman-Rani is a keynote speaker who is known for being a renowned Asian Innovator who specializes in competitiveness, globalization, corporate culture, innovation and entrepreneurship. Osman-Rani is the founder of the digital health technology company, Naluri Hidup, which provides cost-effective solutions to help provide mental health and wellness support for it’s users. Osman-Rani has also been known for working as... read full bio
Azzecca can be found in the crowd at one of Chicago's underground clubs when she isn't controlling the dance floor with her own varied library of music or organizing her rapidly expanding event series "Dirty Disco," which supports ground-breaking musicians from all over the world. As a DJ and producer, Azzecca is motivated by her love of house, techno and the sinister... read full bio
Future soul musician B-ahwe, who was reared in Nottingham and now calls London home, takes her sound to new heights on her 26% Mixtape. The project examines topics of growth, femininity and mental health as well as challenging the social stigma associated with attaining things by a specific age. It was inspired by moving to a new city, living in lockdown and... read full bio
Babak Hodjat is the co-founder and chief scientist of Sentient Technologies, a company that started some of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence. Apart from his work with A.I., he is also a scholar, inventor, entrepreneur, and technologist. Hodjat is a big name in the tech city Silicon Valley, and has started numerous companies there including being an architect for... read full bio
Nashville’s very own progressive funk-rock band, Backup Planet delivers an energetic and spontaneous live show that keeps the crowd moving all night. Their music is a mixture of jazz, funk, roots, blues, electronic, and progressive rock, inspired by ‘70s rock and funk, high-energy improv, an element of pop, and a bit of metal. Element, the band’s first album, displays superb... read full bio
Chloe Baker performs as Baker Grace, a pop singer and composer with a soft, folk-like tone to her voice. She is from New Jersey and her father, producer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Baker, helped her release her debut EP under a different alias, Bitter's Kiss. She was partnered with multi-platinum songwriter/producer Scott Harris by major-label A&R while still a student at New... read full bio
Bakermat is a Dutch DJ and producer from the Netherlands. His music is a mixture of electronic, deep house, and techno containing jazz and soul influences. His track, ‘Vandaag’, which contained a snippet from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, hit charts in the Netherlands, Belguim, and France. Later, Bakermat received a platinum record for the single... read full bio
With its members hailing from Berlin and Tel Aviv, Baladino is a young Israeli Mediterranean folk band that offers fresh, yet deeply authentic interpretations of Sephardic and Ladino melodies and brings this tradition back into full, fresh dialogue with its trans-Mediterranean past, using extended technique, subtle electronics and improvisation to dust off the predominant heavy-handed approach to Ladino music. With... read full bio
Comedian and technology lover Baratunde Thurston is the CEO of Cultivated Wit. He is also the author of the bestseller, How To Be Black, and served for five years as director of digital for the satirical news outlet, The Onion. Fast Company has named him one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business. When hes not delivering keynote talks... read full bio
Barbara Thomas, Lady Judge, is an American lawyer and businesswoman who lives in London and has dual citizenship. Lady Judge is Chairman Emeritus of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), Chairman of the Pension Protection Fund, and UK Business Ambassador on behalf of UK Trade & Investment. She was recently named as the first female chair of the Institute of... read full bio
Author of Sexy After Cancer: Meeting Your Inner Aphrodite on the Breast Cancer Journey is Barbara, founder and CEO of Sexy After Cancer. She offers seminars and retreats for women and couples about cancer, love, intimacy, and sexuality as a 26-year breast cancer survivor, speaker, and educator. Barbara is a contributor to Breast Cancer Survivor Secrets: 21 Inspiring Survivors and... read full bio
Barbara Rae-Venter is an American genetic genealogist and retired patent attorney who is best known for helping find the Golden State Killer. Barbara was born in Auckland, New Zealand and earned both her BA and doctorate from University of California at San Diego. She also studied law at University of Texas at Austin where she earned her J.D. Barbara gained... read full bio
Entrepreneurial leader in cosmetic medicine German aesthetician Dr. Barbara Sturm is well known for her anti-inflammatory viewpoint and non-invasive anti-aging skin treatments. As a member of the group that created innovative therapies for inflammatory disorders like osteoarthritis, Dr. Sturm started her medical career in the field of orthopedics. The procedure, which is referred known as the "Kobe Procedure" in honor... read full bio
Barbara Trautlein is the founder of Change Catalysts, an agency which guides companies through change processes such as leadership alignment, organizational impact assessment, and communications planning. With over 25 years of experience, Trautlein shares her knowledge of how to effectively implement change in business with clients of all kinds. Trautlein was recognized as the Change Management Consultant of the Year... read full bio
"Barclay Crenshaw, also known by his stage name Claude VonStroke, is a house DJ and techno producer originally from Detroit but currently residing in Los Angeles. His love for the music world started early. He has his own radio show in high school. His first love was hip hop music, but he moved on to electronic music as his passion.... read full bio
Barnacle Boi is the stage name of Ian Oliver, an East Coast-based American record producer, DJ, performer and visual artist. During the short time he spent living in Denver, barnacle boi created his production technique and has kept with it ever since. He is renowned for both his original compositions and the music he has produced for celebrities like Holly Stell,... read full bio
Dr. Barry Asmus is a senior economist with the National Center for Policy Analysis. He is a speaker, writer, and consultant who works with issues facing American both politically and business wise. Asmus has gone around the world speaking on issues such as, the tax system and social security. Some policies he stands for include, low tax, protected property rights,... read full bio
Barry Barish is an American physicist and Nobel Laureate who is currently the Linde Professor of Physics, emeritus at California Institute of Technology. Barish was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and he has earned his B.A. in physics as well as his Ph.D. in experimental high energy physics from the University of California, Berkeley. After earning his Ph.D., he went on... read full bio
Joshua Mannie, better known by his stage name Barry Can't Swim, is an Edinburgh-born, London-based producer who has gained widespread recognition for his distinctive blend of expertly crafted electronic composition and jazz-inspired strings and chords. The classically schooled artist developed a profound understanding and enthusiasm for jazz as a young child, learning to play the piano as a child and later working... read full bio
2017 TOPIC LIST WORLD AFFAIRS: Future In Sight - Based on Barry H. Minkin's best selling book of the same title, this presentation highlights the most important global trends in business, demographics, lifestyles, technology, world affairs and politics. Globalization Lessons -Globalization has been called the most important trend since the Industrial Revolution. Join Barry as he shares lessons learned by major corporations... read full bio
As the Co-Founder of Humble, OReilly and Associates, Barry OReilly strives to help tech companies innovate at scale. He has worked with prominent worldwide organizations on consistent growth using lean and agile practices and principles. Following multiple startups, he focused on the enterprise where he has explored the intersection of business model innovation, product development, organizational design and culture transformation.... read full bio
Barry Posner is a leadership expert whos been named one of the Top 50 Leadership Coaches in America. He co-authored the award-winning, best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, which has become the leadership training industry standard. Mr. Posner currently teaches leadership at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University where hes received several teaching honors. Hes also taught at Hong... read full bio
Bart Skils has made a name for himself as one of the most reputable and sought-after techno DJs in Holland by always staying one step ahead of the curve. Techno fans praise his DJ sets for being very innovative and masterfully composed musically. As members of Drumcode Records, the premier techno imprint founded by Adam Beyer, alongside musicians that share same... read full bio
Barton Goldenberg has been giving keynote addresses for more than thirty-five years, which has earned him a reputation as a dynamic speaker on a global scale. His astute observations and storytelling keep audiences on the edge of their seats and challenge them to think critically. When Barton gives a speech at an event, not only does he keep his audience... read full bio
Cornwall-native Baxter has been making waves on SoundCloud with his drill techno tracks. His most recent single, "Rambo," which is riding this musical wave alongside artists like Skin on Skin, has garnered a lot of love and support from the dance scene all around the world, with spins from Glasgow to Sydney. Although his drill techno tracks are the only... read full bio
Bayonne's album Primitives, which combines "the celestial overlaid vocals of AnCo, Toro Y Moi's soaring gauzy electronic pop, the live, looping sample techniques of tUnE-yArDs and D.D. Dumbo, and even Steve Reich’s shuddering, percussive experiments in repetition-with charming results," was well received by MOJO. He had previously released a few avant-folk-leaning projects under his own name. He is now signed to... read full bio
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You may accurately describe their hedonistic dark-rave style by imagining The Prodigy, Power Rangers and Spice Girls having a child together. The group's genre-hopping madcap lunacy is, among other things, a way for extrovert frontman Udi Naor to let loose and fully be himself. Sonically, it fuses hip-hop, big beat and golden-era rap with the no-holds-barred attitude of punk and a rowdy 90s... read full bio
Beau Lotto is a neuroscientist and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of Lab of Misfits, a neurology design studio that focuses on perception and culture. Lab of Misfits researches culture in order to provide businesses with scientific insight on cultural evolution. Combining art, science, and performance, Lab of Misfits has worked with companies like Cirque du Soleil and... read full bio
Beejal Parmar is a dynamic entrepreneur, leader, and philanthropist with a passion for innovation and social impact. With over a decade of experience in business, Beejal has become a trusted voice in the world of entrepreneurship, and has been recognized for his leadership and commitment to making a positive difference in the world. Born and raised in India, Beejal studied business... read full bio
Beena is currently in charge of Deloitte's Trustworthy AI/Ethical Technology and Global Deloitte AI Institute. She was Hewlett Packard Enterprise's CTO-AI before this. She was General Electric's Vice President of Innovation and Data Science prior to joining HPE. Additionally, she has had leadership and technical positions with a variety of Silicon Valley firms as well as Thomson Reuters, British Telecom,... read full bio
Bejenec, who is well-known for his thrilling live performances, creates an enticing, throbbing blend of techno, house and the cutting edge of electronica. His live performances resound with inventiveness and passion, fostering a creatively exploratory environment with a vibrant blend of playful trance elements, acid, breakbeats and lovely emotions. Bejenec was created in 2014 when he was forced to leave his birthplace of... read full bio
Prior to Belief, Bryan Hollon had already established himself as a multi-instrumentalist and producer who had been nominated for the Mercury Prize. Stella Mozgawa, the drummer for Warpaint, has provided percussion to albums by Kurt Vile, Cate le Bon, Courtney Barnett, Sharon Van Etten, and Kim Gordon, among others. Her list of credits is as significant. However, as the improvisational... read full bio
Belinda Parmar is a British entrepreneur, activist, speaker, and campaigner who is the CEO of The Empathy Business. Parmar has previously earned joint honours in French & Spanish at The University of Manchester and went on to begin her career working as a planner for OgilvyOne. Since then, she has gone on to be a consultant professor for Syracuse University,... read full bio
Acclaimed as one of the most unique entertainment companies in North America, Belluscious combines high-end choreography, iconic old Hollywood glamour, Broadway-style production, avant garde fashion and cutting-edge technology to create elegant and visually captivating, modern show experiences. Founded by award-winning choreographer Genevieve Cleary, the women of Belluscious travel the world to bring highly innovative, sophisticated and theatrical original experiences to... read full bio
Ben Adkins is a mediation and conflict resolution specialist, management and leadership trainer, and keynote speaker for multiple industries. Adkins as given more than 3,000 presentations to date. He has authored several training programs and was the trainer for National Seminars, Inc. for ten years. He has been the business workshop leader for several colleges including Leslie Graduate College and... read full bio
Ben Bator deferred a scholarship to law school to start Texts From Last Night after perfecting his texting skills at Michigan State University. He admits that he is no stranger to: breaking up via text message, having phantom vibrations" in the absence of his phone, typing on computer keyboards with his thumbs and waking up in a bathtub on a... read full bio
Throughout his distinguished career, renowned American economist Ben Bernanke has significantly improved the study of economics. Bernanke is currently associated with the Brookings Institution, and his knowledge and judgment have influenced American economic institutions and policy. Bernanke, who was the 14th Chairman of the Federal Reserve, was essential in guiding the nation through trying economic times. He was also a member... 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
As the CEO of Lean Startup Company, Ben specializes in assisting businesses in increasing their internal capacity for successful innovation. He offers businesses searching for a long-term solution to deal with the demand to expand the newest Lean Startup techniques. High energy, humor, and powerful connection are the foundation of his relationships with both present and potential clients, ensuring that... read full bio
Hammersley is a highly sought-after high-level consultant for international corporations and organizations. His work is motivated by the insight that the majority of individuals, businesses, governments and institutions operate from a theoretical framework rooted in pre-digital, pre-complexity 20th-century thinking. That way of thinking is out of date, and in order to thrive in the twenty-first century, we must take stock of... read full bio
Ben Howard is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and composer from Richmond, London, England. Howard was raised by musically inclined parents and while growing up, he loved listened to artists which included Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, and Simon and Garfunkel. Howard began writing his own songs at only 11 years old and also began playing guitar as a child and began... read full bio
With a writing career spanning nineteen years, Mezrich is the current narrative non-fiction cowboy. Over 11 million copies of his twenty-five books have been sold, making them huge international and New York Times Bestsellers. The phenomenally popular Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions is part of the genre he created,... read full bio
Ben Milne is the founder and CEO of Dwolla, a payments startup that builds the ideal way to move money as quickly and as safely as possible for free over the ACH network. Dwolla has since raised over 22 million dollars from investors and has been featured in Fast Company as one of the world’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. Dwolla... read full bio
Ben Parr is an American journalist, author, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. Parr was born in Princeton, Illinois, and he began creating his first company while studying at Northwestern University. Parr went on to earn his B.A. in Science in Human Culture, Political Science and a minor in Business Institutions from Northwestern University. During his time at Northwestern, Parr earned the... read full bio
Ben Rooney is the former Co-Editor in Chief of Informilo, and Technology Editor at The Wall Street Journal Europe. While with The Wall Street Journal, he wrote for both print and digital editions of the newspaper, and pioneered a new section providing news, commentary and analysis on technology business activity in Europe, as well as start-ups, digital entrepreneurship, and gadget... read full bio
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DJ and producer Ben Sterling, located in the UK, is becoming well-known in the world of house music and is starting to show off his skills as one of the most sought-after up-and-coming artists. Supported by Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Eats Everything, Patrick Topping, and even receiving backing from international superstar Calvin Harris, Sterling has released music on numerous top... read full bio
With his keen ear and razor-sharp technical skills, Ben UFO has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of modern dance music's most daring and diverse selectors over the past five years. He is able to switch across eras, traditions and mixing approaches with stunning ease and agility. His roots are in UK rave culture, where he learned the ropes in early... read full bio
Ben Utecht is a former American professional tight end football player and a current pop singer. Utecht was born in Rochester, Minnesota, and he began his career playing high school football where he helped lead the school to three state semi-final or final games. After graduating from high school, Utecht went on to play college football at the University of... read full bio
Benoit Degeville, who co-founded Snowflake, is now in charge of the Product division. Benoit is a world authority on self-tuning database systems and parallel execution. Benoit worked with Oracle for more than ten years before starting Snowflake as a key architect in the SQL Manageability team and as the lead architect for parallel execution in Oracle RAC. Benoit was employed... read full bio
Bernard Kouchner is a world renowned humanitarian. Until November 2010, Kouchner was the French minister of foreign and European Affairs. He has played an important role in Euopean politics for several decades. His history as a minister in charge of both health and humanitarian actions have aided in Kouchner's push for a better future. Kouchner is well... read full bio
Bernard Marr was raised in Germany, close to Hamburg, where he was born. After that, he relocated to Cambridge, England, where he finished his degrees in computer technology, engineering, and business. Subsequently, he became a research fellow at the Cambridge Judge Business School and afterwards at the Cranfield School of Management. Bernard departed from the world of business schools to... read full bio
Bernie Borges is a marketing expert. His background in marketing was developed over 20 years as a corporate career man. When Borges took notice of the budding world of social media years ago, he began implementing social media into marketing strategy. Launching a digital marketing agency, Find and Convert, led Borges to develop content marketing strategies for clients using new... read full bio
Bertalan Mesko is The Medical Futurist and is the Director of The Medical Futurist Institute, where he helps to analyze how technologies in science can help with reality in medicine as well as healthcare. Mesko is also an author and speaker and he has given talks for numerous organizations and governments which include universities such as Harvard, Stanford and Yale.... read full bio
"Bess Ho serves as partner at Archimedes Labs, a Palo Alto-based startup incubator for seed stage startup. A popular conference speaker, Bess has presented at the GSMA Mobile Asia Conference, Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC-SV), WIT Women Technology Summit, Android Open, Web20 Expo, Where 20, Silicon Valley China Wireless Conference (SVCW), and Silicon Valley Code Camp (SVCC), among others. She... read full bio
Beth Doane is a world-renowned entrepreneur, journalist, and author. This iconic award-winning woman has been named one of the top branding experts in the world by Inc Magazine. She is currently the managing partner of Main & Rose, a strategic branding agency, and has consulted for Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, non-profits, and executives. Doane shares her branding expertise at venues... read full bio
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Bettina Warburg is a blockchain researcher, entrepreneur, and educator. She is co-founder of Animal Ventures, a studio and consultancy that builds startups, educates executives, and puts together strategies for large companies, Fortune 500 clients, and governments to take advantage of the advanced technology companies that are coming to market. Warburg graduated from Georgetown University with a BSFS in Culture and... read full bio
Betty has won a great deal of respect and recognition as a major leader within the Web3 community. She is the acclaimed co-founder and CEO of Deadfellaz. Her standing as a prominent figure has been cemented by her contributions to the industry and her unrelenting dedication to promoting equality in the fields of cryptography, NFTs, and Web3 in general. It is... read full bio
Betty Liu is the news anchor for Bloomberg Television, a journalist, and CEO. Liu is best known for her award-winning business reports, where she encounters influential business, political, and media leaders. Liu has interviewed with the likes of Warren Buffett and Elon Musk. In addition, Liu is the founder and CEO of the New York City-based company, Radiate. Radiate is... read full bio
Between the Buried and Me is an American metal band that has sounds of progressive metal, technical death metal, avant-garde metal, and more. The band currently consists of members Tommy Giles Rogers Jr., Paul Waggoner, Dustie Waring, Dan Briggs, and Blake Richardson. They have released nine studio albums, three live albums, and an EP. Their two most recent albums, “Automata... read full bio
Beverly Jackson is a marketing expert. From social media marketing to content strategy, Jackson has provided her insight into marketing for notable companies across the world. She is the current Vice President of Social Media Marketing and Content Strategy for MGM Resorts International, which is a conglomerate of resort brands including Aria, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, and The Mirage.... read full bio
Bianca Bosker is a journalist and author. She is best known for her book CORK DORK: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste. Her book has been compared to Kitchen Confidential and hit the New York Times best-seller list. Bosker’s journalistic pieces have been featured in publications... read full bio
Although it may not seem appealing to some, Biesmans' childhood in the Flanders region of Belgium in the 1990s was filled with discotheques and after-hours clubs, which had a profound effect on him. He was inspired by these group experiences on the dance floor to pursue a career in music, which led him to earn a degree in electronic music... read full bio
The Big Little Feelings creators, Kristin and Deena, are passionate about parenting and are aware of the difficulties associated with raising young children. They are committed to provide straightforward, dependable, and useful guidance to help parents not just survive, but thrive, during the toddler years. Deena provides years of therapeutic expertise and is a licensed marital and family therapist (LMFT) with... read full bio
Glaswegian artist Big Miz has evolved from his early prominence in the city's clubbing scene to become a key producer and DJ to emerge from the genre's ever-fertile house and techno field. He has played numerous UK and European shows, recorded Boiler Rooms live from Sub Club and performed at the Fly Open Air festival. Big Miz's music is a joyful and... read full bio
Retired college football coach Bill Curry has served in head coaching positions at Georgia Tech, the University of Alabama, University of Kentucky, and most recently, Georgia State University. He was also an assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL for two seasons. Coach Curry built a reputation that highlighted his expertise in offensive line play. Curry’s honors... read full bio
Bill Fischer is the Professor of Innovation Management at IMD and a columnist for Forbes. Through his work with IMD, Fischer has been the co-founder and co-director for their program on Driving Strategic Innovation which they run in cooperation with the Sloan School of Management at MIT. Through his work with Forbes, Fischer runs the column, “The Ideas Business.” As... read full bio
Bill H. Gates is chairman of Microsoft Corporation, the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft had revenues of US$51.12 billion for the fiscal year ending June 2007, and employs more than 78,000 people in 105 countries and regions. As of July 2008, Bill Gates has transitioned out of... read full bio
William W. George is a well-known American businessman, professor, and authority on leadership. He is a Henry B. Arthur Fellow of Ethics and Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, where he imparts his vast expertise and unique perspectives on leadership and ethics. George had a notable career in business before entering academia, most notably as Chairman and CEO... read full bio
Bill McDermott is the CEO of the world’s business software market leader, SAP AG. He leads over 65,000 employees that service over 250,000 customers in 188 countries. He has been credited for the reinvention of SAP in the era of mobility, cloud computing, next-generation business applications and in-memory technology. His forward innovation-led strategy has resulted in a surge in customers,... read full bio
Bill Pipes is a business coach, speaker, and consultant for the highest producing real estate agents all over North America. Pipes earned his B.A. in English from Miami University and UC Irvine. He went on to work as a speaker, coach and trainer for the Mike Ferry Organization. Since then, Pipes has been a trained for Everest Realty, a coach... read full bio
Bill Reinert is the former National Manager of Advanced Technology for Toyota Motor Sales, USA. His primary function was to coordinate Toyotas various research, development and marketing activities related to alternative-fueled vehicles and emerging technologies. He worked on several advanced hybrid electric products, direct hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, reformed fuel approaches for hydrogen, full-featured electric vehicles, city electric vehicles, plug-in... read full bio
Shireman is an engaging, humorous, and thought-provoking public speaker whose presentations consistently gain top ratings from attendees in a wide variety of conference settings: corporate, environmental, professional, and academic. Shireman has keynoted many business and environmental conferences, and presented provocative, practical, humorous, and inspiring speeches and workshops to the State of the World Forum, California State Legislature, National Recycling Congress,... read full bio
Leadership expert and professional speaker Billy Arcement MEd., has seen many forms of leadership. Is it political savvy Is it discipline or risk taking Is it learned or a genetic code Is it only reserved for a select few Is it better suited for the ambitious Is it being able to persuade others Here is how he approaches, defines and... read full bio
Billy Blair, a Texas native and distant relative of the great Edgar Allan Poe, decided what he wanted to do at the ripe old age of five after watching Sesame Street and KISS -- he wanted to be an actor. Additionally, he has a musical background. In Mexico in the early 1900s, his great-grandfather oversaw the performance of his huge band... read full bio
Billy Kenny is Germany-based, British DJ and producer who has a reputation of being the party boy of the dance music scene. His music style is a blend of garage, house and techno. Some of Kennys most popular songs include, Work, Seahorses, Call You Back, and Trip Report. He has a very unique sound and is constantly working on his... read full bio
He is recognized as an innovative performer and composer who embraces the advantages of acoustic guitar amplification, unorthodox techniques and altered tunings while celebrating a gift for melody. His enormous yet fluid acoustic guitar tone has carried him around the world, to Billboard's Top-Ten Chart and most recently through a devastating medical disorder called focal dystonia. McLaughlin has had to... read full bio
Billy Womack is a renowned motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to inspiring and empowering others. With over 20 years of experience as a speaker, Billy has become a sought-after voice in the world of personal and professional development. Born and raised in rural Texas, Billy's early life was marked by adversity and struggle. But he refused... read full bio
Bing Gordon is a leading expert in gaming technology, with his most notable contributions to the industry including his position as the former Chief Creative Officer at Electronic Arts (EA), and as an investor/ director at the video game developer Zynga. Now, Bing is the Chief Product Officer at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, where he leads an innovative and... read full bio
Biz Stone is an American creative director, software engineer, and businessperson. He is best known for co-founding Twitter and has previously been the creative director at Xanga. He studied at both Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston but did not graduate. Stone started his career as a designer for Little, Brown and Co. From there, he earned his... read full bio
In his hometown of Tromsø, Norway, house and techno producer Bjørn Torske began experimenting with electronic music in the late 1980's. He was influenced by other Tromsø musicians when he was a teenager, particularly Geir Jenssen, the musical prodigy who would go on to become the ambient pioneer Biosphere. In the early 1990's, Torske began releasing minimalist techno records, mostly... read full bio
Black Hippy is a 2008-founded American hip hop supergroup based in South Los Angeles, California. Rappers Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and ScHoolboy Q are a part of the collective. After all of its members joined Carson-based independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment, Black Hippy was formed (TDE). Although the group hasn't released any albums as a unit yet, the... read full bio
For two compilation albums on the HAUS of ALTR label in New York, NativeSun, James Bangura and Amal, the other members of Black Rave Culture, had all individually recorded recordings throughout the pandemic. They made the decision to put out a tune as a trio on the third compilation from that label's catalog. Then the trio's self-produced debut album, Black Rave Culture, was... read full bio
BlackGummy (or Iman Marouf) is a Los Angeles-based DJ and electronic musician. From the very beginning, Iman was super into music. He has an eclectic music taste and his childhood was spent listening to artists like Tupac, Nirvana, Bach, Carl Cox, System of a Down, and The Notorious B.I.G. This diverse sound really influenced his unique musical style of techno,... read full bio
MTM and business management consultant Blair Thielemier, PharmD, is a pharmacist with expertise in pharmacy billing methods. She provides advice on and creates e-learning courses for regional and international organizations, payers, pharmacy wholesalers and tech start-ups. For those seeking to apply their pharmacy expertise to monetized clinical initiatives, she offers books and online courses at PharmapreneurAcademy.com. She gives talks about global... read full bio
Named among Forbes' top 30 under 30, Blake Masters was a student at Stanford when his detailed notes on Peter Thiels (co-founder of PayPal) class Computer Science 183: Startup became an internet sensation. Masters and Thiel have transformed those class notes into a New York Times bestseller: Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future. Before... read full bio
Jamie Roberts has spent the last ten years honing his alias, Blawan, both in the studio and on the road and in the process, he's built a world inside techno that's uniquely his own. Roberts was raised in Barnsley, England and from a young age began to carve out his musical path as a drummer—a bygone instrument that shouldn't surprise anyone who... read full bio
Swedish music producer, songwriter and DJ Johan Blende has been fusing new dance music components with vintage sounds from the '70s and '80s throughout the majority of this decade. Johan, who is originally from Stockholm, has spent the most of the last 20 years living in London. He developed a passion for DJing as a result of his early love of organic pop... read full bio
Bleu Clair produces music that can be described as bass, techno, house, and EDM. His first single “Désir” came out in 2014, which put Bleu Clair on every EDM fan’s radar. Now, five EP’s and about a dozen singles later, Bleu Clair has become an international sensation. Originally from Indonesia, this EDM superstar has collaborated with some EDM’s biggest names,... read full bio
Blu DeTiger is a young pop icon and bass prodigy who was born and nurtured in New York City. Early on, she was drawn to the bass and at the age of seven, she performed on stage at CBGB before the legendary club closed. She was a mainstay of the city's artistic community. She excelled as a DJ while playing in... read full bio
Blue Scholars is an American hip-hop duo made up of DJ Sabzi and MC Geologic. The hip-hop group came to be when the two individuals skipped class in college. They joined an organization focused on reviving interest in hip-hop and began collaborating together. Since joining together, the group has performed in over 400 shows across the United States. They have... read full bio
Blunts and Blondes, or Michael Guard, is unapologetic in his image, embracing stoner culture through and through. He’s also taking the dubstep game to the next level. He’s the life of the party and that’s exactly the energy he brings to his music, performing at high-energy festivals like EDC in Las Vegas, as well as famously performing a whole show... read full bio
The Dutch jump-up group originally gained attention on Viper with their powerful duet with label veteran Cyantific, "Waiting 4 U." Since then, they have released a number of well-received tracks on the label. You'll want to keep an eye on BLVCK CROWZ since they bring an unmatched level of intensity to the DJ booth and a distinctive vibe to their... read full bio
Bo Derek vaulted into the national spotlight in as the perfect fantasy woman in 10," Blake Edwards' sophisticated film comedy. This role earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best New Star. Her tawny coloring and sensuous figure captivated men everywhere, while her corn-row hairstyle launched a fashion trend among women. She has been named one of People magazine's "50... read full bio
Bob Baxley is an author, design executive, former Head of Product Design for Pinterest and former Director of Design for Apple. Baxley is currently the SVP of Design and Experience at ThoughtSpot. Baxley has earned his B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Austin as well as his B.S. in Radio, Television and Film. From there, he went... read full bio
Bob Behnken is an American NASA astronaut, engineer, and former Chief of the Astronaut Office. Behnken was born in St. Ann, Missouri, and he earned his bachelor of science degrees in mechanical engineering and physics from Washington University in St. Louis before going on to earn his master of science degree in mechanical engineering as well as his Ph.D. from... read full bio
Mari Lynn Foulger, better known by her stage name Bob Bland, is an American activist and fashion designer. She leads Manufacture New York, a company that supports moral business conduct and environmentally friendly clothing. Bland, who is the daughter of two public school teachers, was born in Northern Virginia in 1982. When she was eight years old, she started sewing,... read full bio
Bob Diaco is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator at Purdue University and is a former linebacker. Diaco was born in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, and he began his career playing college football at the University of Iowa where he was a two-time All-Big Ten selection and was also named the team’s co-MVP. After graduating from... read full bio
Bob Parsons is the CEO and Founder of The Go Daddy Group, Inc. Parsons was a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War and received the Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and a Purple Heart Medal. An entrepreneur, he started a software company, Parsons Technology. When Parsons Technology was sold to Intuit, Inc. in 1994 for $64 million dollars,... read full bio
Bob Sutton is an organizational change keynote speaker, Professor at Stanford, and a best-selling author. Sutton has earned his B.S. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and has gone on to earn his Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Sutton began his career working as a Professor of... read full bio
Whether you're looking to hire a business motivational speaker, invite an inspirational Christian speaker, need a top keynote speaker, sports personality or speaker for Vietnam veterans; Bob Wieland has done it all. Wieland has been the choice for event planners looking for inspirational keynote speakers and conference planners needing a speaker to lift their sales team, organizations and churches for... read full bio
Bobby Ross’ college coaching career encompassed The Citadel, the University of Maryland, College Park, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the United States Military Academy. One of his greatest accomplishments was leading Georgia Tech to the UPI national championship. Ross was the head coach of the San Diego Chargers, who he took to the Super Bowl XXIX, for four years... read full bio
Bobby Ross Avila is a professional backer musician and music producer. He has worked with he likes of Mick Jagger, BB King, Janet Jackson, and Usher. Bobby has generated more than 38 million records throughout his career due to his mastery of his work. As a multi-instrumentalist who is proficient in piano, guitar, bass, harmonica, and more, Bobby is able... read full bio
The daughter of the Broadway great John Raitt, Bonnie Raitt has long been the critics' favorite, but she did not achieve popular success until her ninth blockbuster album, which was titled Nick of Time and was released in 1989. Bottleneck guitar is a rare instrument for women, and Raitt is one of the few who can play it. Her songs... read full bio
Data, story, and profound human insight were all brilliantly combined in Bonny McClain's recent talk at the Museum of Science, which was nothing short of a transformative event. McClain is a well-known quantitative storyteller who possesses the unique capacity to transform intricate environmental issues into stories that are both intellectually and emotionally captivating. Our audience was enthralled by her examination... read full bio
