Keynote speakers


Jamie Metzl
Technology futurist & geopolitical expert, novelist, entrepreneur, media commentator, and Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Council.

Seth Mattison
Workforce Strategist and Management Trendspotter

Nataly Kogan
Happiness Expert and Venture Capitalist

Matt Whiat
Former U.S. Air Force Officer

John Cleese
Award-Winning Actor, Author and Humorist

Lauren Bush Lauren
Co-Founder of FEED Projects

Mark Schulman
Legendary Rock Drummer

Annabelle Gurwitch
Popular Television Host and Storyteller

Laura Tenenbaum
Former Senior Science Editor of NASA’s Global Climate Change Website

François Hollande
President of the French Republic (2012-2017)

Lisa Druxman
Expert on Women's Health and Wellness

Michael Phelps
Most decorated Olympian of all time

Jenson Button
2009 Formula One World Champion


Mika Hakkinen
Two-time winning Formula One World Champion

Greg Giangrande
Career Advice Columnist, NY Post

Ruth E. Carter
Oscar Winning Costume Designer

Elizabeth Cohen
Senior medical correspondent and television news journalist for CNN

John C. Maxwell
Business Management Expert

Erin Gruwell
Educator and Founder, Freedom Writers Foundation

Melissa Harris-Perry
Award-winning Author and Former MSNBC Television Host