President of Environics/Lipkin, top peak performance keynote speaker, international strategic coach, facilitator, and catalyst for high performance, Mike Lipkin. Mike offers clients the best of both worlds: a potent fusion of ideas and concepts that help them achieve outstanding results. He draws on his knowledge gained from speaking with a million individuals in 43 different nations as well as the... read full bio
In keynote speeches and discussions catered to each group, award-winning author, filmmaker and activist Marra B. Gad shares profound ideas on belonging, overcoming bias and finding unity. Gad is the author of THE COLOR OF LOVE: A Story of a Mixed-Race Jewish Girl, a moving autobiography that won the Midwest Book Award for autobiography and describes her journey as a transracial adoptee.... read full bio
Serial entrepreneur Morgan DeBaun also serves as a corporate advisor. As the founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., the premier digital media company for black culture and millennials, Morgan has expanded the business into the market leader for black media, reaching more than 100 million readers each month through a growing portfolio of brands that includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech,... read full bio
Masai Ujiri, vice chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors, is credited with leading the team to its most prosperous era in franchise history, which includes an NBA Championship. Few people speak as passionately and authoritatively about the strategy, teamwork development and entrepreneurial mindset required to accomplish a turnaround as Ujiri has done for various teams as an executive, coach and player.... read full bio
Midtown is a band hailing from New Brunswick, New Jersey, in the United States, and playing pop punk music. In November of 1998, three students from Rutgers University came together to form Midtown, but the band quickly expanded to include a fourth member. Before disbanding in 2005, the band issued three full-length studio albums in addition to three extended plays... read full bio
Australian pop singer, songwriter, and musician Mia Isobel Wray-McCann, better known by her stage name Mia Wray, hails from Noosa, Queensland. Wray gained notoriety after taking first place in the 2011 iteration of Telstra's Road to Discovery Program. Wray was born and raised in Noosa before moving to Melbourne. Before releasing her first single, "Work for Me," in 2020, she... read full bio
Bluegrass music is fundamentally about what happens when you give in to the moment. The fun of improvising keeps the music interesting, and it keeps the players on their toes to come up with ideas as they go. The self-titled album by Mighty Poplar, a brand-new all-star roots ensemble with Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge, bassist Greg... read full bio
Kevin Christie, known professionally as "Majestic", is a renowned house producer, garage MC, and resident DJ on Kiss FM. Born and raised in north London, Majestic began his musical career at a young age, performing as an MC on the local nightclub circuit when he was only 15 years old. He quickly gained recognition on pirate radio stations and online... read full bio
Melt is a band hailing from New York City that formed in 2017. The band's sound is an amalgamation of various genres, with a core focus on soul and psychedelia, existential pop songs, and ethereal jam sections. At the center of Melt's music is their love for each other and a desire to create a sense of community and love... read full bio
It is amazing to realize that the majority of Mylo's production tools are computer internal given that his music is known for its complex electro stabs, elegant breaks and fat bottomed bass lines. His music is full, diverse and well-balanced and it sounds as though an army of engineers helped him create it. Mylo's genius is obvious in his oneness with his G4,... read full bio
Myd has always played the charming underdog. Born A Loser, a 14-track LP published on the legendary French label Ed Banger Record, showcases the Lille-born producer's perfected solo sound after more than ten years in the industry. Myd gained knowledge through putting in a lot of effort and experimenting. He was first introduced to audiences as a member of the electronic... read full bio
MJ Nebreda, a Miami-based artist, is a producer and vocalist of Venezuelan and Peruvian heritage and she is making waves with releases on Channel Tres and JPEGMAFIA-signed label GODMODE as well as writing credits on La Goony Chonga's EP. She is one of the new waves of performers giving the Perreo club sound new life. While Nebreda mixes the vast knowledge of her ancestry into... read full bio
Mercer is currently well-known in the global electronic music industry and performs at the greatest "club" festivals there are, either alone or with Excuse My French, which includes DJ Snake, Tchami and Malaa. The French artist has seen his productions cheekily smash into the charts with the resurgence of disco house. With approximately 30 million streams, his Interscope song "Let's Get Ill" with... read full bio
Michelle Antoinette Wallen, better known by her stage name Mica Paris, is an English singer, presenter, and actress born on April 27, 1969, in Islington, North London. Her family later moved to Brockley, South London, when she was nine. Paris started her music career singing in her grandparents' church and making regular appearances with the Spirit of Watts gospel choir. At... read full bio
Massane is a French music producer, guitarist and live performer who specializes in melodic house music with a variety of aural textures. Early on, Massane's debut EP Visage 1 (No Return), which was published on Lane 8's This Never Happened, caught the attention of many in the scene. The first of a three-part journey, Visage 2 (Crossroads) and Visage 3 (Not... read full bio
One of the most interesting acts coming out of Ireland is the Dublin-based alternative R&B musician Monjola. Due to his considerable involvement in the commercial side of the industry, he has already made a name for himself in the emerging Irish scene. He organizes exhibitions with the "Cleavage Club" art collective. Despite only having his debut track, "Know You" out, Monjola... read full bio
Marco McKinnis found success on SoundCloud by posting a number of unique songs that showcased his gifts. On the streaming service, one of his tracks, "Beautiful Demo," received over 400 thousand plays and 10,000 likes; it's safe to say that listeners swooned. A year following the song's debut, McKinnis teamed up with Republic Records and started to appear on prominent... read full bio
Traditional inspirations and current, inventive creation combine to create Mathilda Homer's contemporary essence. Mathilda's unconventional schooling inspired her to explore music from an early age after she moved from London to rural England during her formative years. Born into a household where music was always playing and inspiration could be found everywhere. Mathilda developed into a natural performer as a... read full bio
Morgan Connie Smith commands the spotlight like a veteran star because she has spent her entire life preparing for this moment. With millions of streams, a slew of big-name collaborative efforts and a massive worldwide arena tour under her belt less than 18 months after releasing her debut single, it's safe to say the Watford-born star's tenacity is paying off. And... read full bio
Miller Blue is a genre-bending polymath who combines electronic soundscapes with soulful vocals and lyricism. The singer-songwriter and producer uses the emotions he has experienced in his life to create complex, warm and charming songs that the audience can relate to. For as long as Miller Blue can remember, music has been a constant in his life. His father, who grew up... read full bio
