Alberto Lorente is a senior executive who is currently the co-owner of Dododuck, which is an electronics band that focuses on business to consumer and business to business segments. Lorente has previously earned his BA in Business Administration – Information Systems from University of Houston before going on to earn his MBA in Business from the University of St. Thomas.... read full bio
Augusto Lopez-Claros is an international economist who has been the Director of Global Indicators and Analysis at the World Bank, and the former Chief Economist and Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum. Lopez-Claros has previously studied in England as well as the United States and earned his degree in Mathematical Statistics from Cambridge University before... read full bio
Adam Melonas is a chef who is the founder and CEO of Chew LLC, and founder and CEO of The Nursey, the latter of which is a food and beverage incubator which builds new food and beverage products. Melonas has been head chef at Maida Vale, a London fine dining restaurant when he was only 19 years old. He has... read full bio
Alon Melchner is a speaker, future tech expert, entrepreneur, and visionary who specializes in augmented reality and virtual reality. Melchner believes that digital reality will change every aspect of our lives in the future and thinks that we will soon be connected only digitally. Through his work, Melchner has been a speaker, consultant, and writer on topics which include AR,... read full bio
Ana Palacio is a Spanish politician who has previously been the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Palacio was born in Madrid, Spain, and is the daughter of Luis Maria de Palacio y de Palacio who was the 4th Marques de Matonte. She previously graduated with honors from Lycee Francais with a degree in mathematics before going on to continue to earn... read full bio
Anna Olson is an American professionally trained pastry chef who is best known for being the host of shows which include “Fresh with Anna Olson,” “Sugar,” “Kitchen Equipped,” and “Bake with Anna Olson.” She also hosts a short show on Twitter which is entitled “Sweet Something,” and hosts videos through her YouTube channel, Oh Yum with Anna Olson. Olson was... read full bio
Andrew Neil is a Scottish journalist and broadcaster who is the chairman of GB News. Neil was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and he went on to study at the University of Glasgow where he first got into journalism as he edited the student newspaper and also helped with the student television. He went on to earn his MA with... read full bio
Alain Robert is a French rock climber and urban climber who has been nicknamed “French Spider-Man.” Robert was born in Digoin, France, and he has gone on to climb 143 of the world’s tallest buildings as a free solo climber, using only his bare hands. Robert began free climbing at a young age and by the time he was only... read full bio
Andy Green is a keynote speaker who is best known for being the holder of the World Land Speed Record of ‘The Fastest Man on Earth.’ Green was born in Atherstone, Warwickshire, England, and he has been a British Royal Air Force fighter pilot who has earned the World Land Speed Record. Green has previously studied at St Olave’s Grammar... read full bio
Andrew McMillan is a speaker, consultant, facilitator and non-executive director who is best known for his leadership at John Lewis Partnership. McMillan began his career working at John Lewis where he had various management roles running selling teams in branches in the Oxford Street Flagship. McMillan also went on to be manager of the Department Store Intelligence Team where he... read full bio
Ambarish Mitra is best known for being the CEO and co-founder of the augmented reality browser, Blippar, which uses AI and computer vision to allow people to see an augmented reality through their browser. Mitra is a leader in AI, AR, food tech, and genomics and he is also a serial entrepreneur and investor. Since leading Blippar, the company has... read full bio
Achim Steiner is a Brazilian-German environmentalist who currently serves as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme after being nominated by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Through his career, Steiner has become an expert on political issues as well as environmental issues and he is a specialist on climate change, water, sustainable development, green economy, and the future of mobility. Steiner... read full bio
Alexander Rahr is the Research Director of the German-Russian Forum and has also been director of the Russian-Eurasia Program and the coordinator for the institute’s EU-Russia Forum. Rahr has worked as a German management consultant, is a historian, political scientist and publicist. He has previously studied History at the Ludwig Maximillian University of Munich and earned his MA in History... read full bio
Adam Ferrier is a thought leader on motivating change through the science of behavioral economics and creativity and the founder of THINKERBELL. Ferrier has previously earned his B.A. in Psychology and his Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from Murdoch University. From there, he went on to earn his Masters of Psychology from the University of Western Sydney. Ferrier began his... read full bio
At the Drive-In is an American post-hardcore rock band from El Paso, Texas, which currently consists of members Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Paul Hinojos, Tony Hajjar and Keeley Davis. At the Drive-In was founded by former member Jim Ward and Cedric Bixler-Zavala. After their formation, they began playing locally before released their debut EP, “Hell Paso.” They followed that up... read full bio
Aston Merrygold is an English singer, dancer, television personality, and actor from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England who rose to fame after being a runner-up on the fifth season of the competition series “The X Factor,” as a member of the British boy band, JLS. Merrygold found his love for dancing and performing before he found his love for singing. At a... read full bio
Ashlee and Evan are an American musical duo that consists of the married couple Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross. The duo performs RnB music and they rose to fame with the release of their debut single, “I Do.” Ashlee Simpson is the sister of Jessica Simpson and she is known for her solo music which included the single “Pieces of... read full bio
Anthony Rodia is an up-and-coming stand-up comedian who found his love for comedy at a young age, making his friends and family laugh at the goofy things he would do and same. He finds that he can always make a situation funny and find the fun and humor in any situation. Rodia was born and raised in Westchester, New York,... read full bio
Joann Marie Slater, better known as her stage name Ann Marie, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. Marie began singing at a very young age and particularly loved singing Whitney Houston’s single “My Love Is Your Love.” Marie began releasing her own music after the release of her debut mixtape, “Unfuckwittable.” Marie finds influence... read full bio
Allie Sherlock is an Irish pop singer-songwriter, guitarist, and busker, who gained viral fame after a video of her performed a cover of Ed Sheeran’s “Supermarket Flowers,” was released. Sherlock was born in Douglas, Cork, and she began her musical career releasing music through YouTube. She also began performing music on the streets of Ireland as a busker, most known... read full bio
