Robert Herjavec Keynote Speaker

Robert Herjavec is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, best known as a leading Shark and executive producer on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank. Born in Communist Yugoslavia, Robert and his family fled to Canada with just a single suitcase, seeking a better life. His journey from delivering newspapers and waiting tables to launching a billion-dollar global computer company from his basement is a true “rags to riches” story.

In 2003, Robert founded Herjavec Group, which quickly grew to become one of North America’s fastest-growing technology companies. Today, under the name Cyderes, the company is a global leader in cybersecurity, specializing in managed security services with secure operations centers across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and India. Robert has served as a cybersecurity advisor for the Canadian government, participated in the White House Summit on Cybersecurity, and is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Task Force for Cybersecurity.

As a best-selling author, Robert’s books have appeared on multiple bestsellers’ lists, with two notably featured in the Top 10 simultaneously. A sought-after motivational speaker, Robert has addressed audiences worldwide, ranging from intimate groups to crowds of 20,000, sharing stages with icons like Tony Robbins and Oprah Winfrey. His insights on cybersecurity and business have been featured in prominent publications, including Inc., Success, Forbes, and Fortune.

Robert is also an international Shark and Dragon, having appeared on Dragon’s Den in Canada, Shark Tank in Australia, and the U.S. version of Shark Tank all in the same year. He splits his time between Toronto, Los Angeles, and Australia, with his wife, Dancing with the Stars pro Kym Johnson, and their young twins. Robert is actively involved in several charities, including the Humane Society, the American Cancer Society, and PLAY – Physical Lifestyles for Autistic Youth.