Dr. Ablon, the founding director of Think:Kids in the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, has devoted his career to changing how we understand and react to troubling behavior. One of his four books, Changeable, was hand-picked by Susan Cain, Dan Pink, Adam Grant, and Malcolm Gladwell for their Next Big Idea Club. At international conferences like SXSW, TedX, and... read full bio
Assisting teams and leaders with transformation, resilience, and mentality, Dr. Lilly Tam has worked with many Fortune 500 businesses. She is frequently asked to assist managers, executives, and high-potential employees in overcoming self-limiting attitudes and making "maybe" become reality. She has a distinctive and competitive skill set that turns audiences into higher performers thanks to her vast academic background and professional... read full bio
Hava Siegelmann, an internationally renowned UMass Provost Professor in computer science and a recognized authority on neural networks, is a senior faculty member for bio-inspired AI. She is the director of the Biologically Inspired Neural and Dynamical Systems (BINDS) Laboratory and a key member of the University of Massachusetts Neuroscience and Behavior Program. She has received special recognition for her... read full bio
Walker Reynolds has over 20 years of experience working in mining, steel, printing, and Tier 1 automotive before moving into systems integration and eventually becoming an entrepreneur and teacher. Reynolds learned a lot from his years working on the factory floor with operators, supervisors, management teams, project and safety coordinators, and others. He used these skills to his work as an outside consultant,... read full bio
Maia Brenner is an enthusiastic economist and data scientist with a background in mathematics and statistics, good programming abilities, and experience in the public sector and consultancy. She uses her expertise in social sciences and econometrics along with her proficiency in Python and machine learning in her role as a data scientist at Tryolabs. Among other things, Maia's consulting experience includes... read full bio
Author, lecturer, and businessman Tim Cortinovis was just chosen by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in AI. Event participants from Fortune 500 firms enjoy his vivacious storytelling style. Tim has been touring the world giving keynote addresses and doing seminars in English, German, and Spanish to assist businesses in utilizing cutting-edge technology like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and... read full bio
As a CIO and CTO for consumer mobile, fintech, payments, communications, and software/SaaS in both small and large international companies, Gabriella Poczo has vast experience delivering product and technology vision, quick product launches, and business/digital transformations. As a leader, Gabriella values variety of opinion as a driving factor for long-term advancement, develops productive and empowered hybrid workforces, and cultivates consumer-focused workplace... read full bio
For over 25 years, Dr. Claire Nelson has been actively involved in the field of international development. She specializes in private sector growth and works in the field of project creation and management. She is a Renaissance woman who works as a social entrepreneur, development engineer, and futurist. Dr. Nelson is the only black person in her graduating class and... read full bio
Managing Director Gillian Muessig oversees the Mastersfund, a venture capital fund that supports the expansion of innovative businesses led by women. Earth Knowledge has received funding from Mastersfund. Gillian was a co-founder of Moz, the most well-known SEO program in the world. She has advised the US Departments of State and Commerce, the German Marshall Fund, the Bill & Melinda... read full bio
Miracle wants to help individuals live happier, healthier lives by helping them become the best versions of themselves. She is the author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact and a keynote speaker. She founded Crunch & Brunch and organizes enjoyable, inspiring events that combine food, exercise, and the chance to meet new people. The Seattle Wellness Summit, a... read full bio
Dr. Sari Stenfors is a systems thinker, futurist, and strategist committed to addressing global issues and creating optimistic futures. She focuses on what it really means to be human discovering our fundamental abilities, senses, and strategies for thriving in a time of rapid change. She is an expert in leadership, technology, and decision-making. Sari, who holds a PhD in business... read full bio
In addition to discussing her years in the finance industry, Tara D. Anderson, managing director of Framework Security and an official member of the Forbes Technology Council, shares a personal story about a traumatic event that changed the way she learns and remembers information and explains why switching to cybersecurity and IT was a perfect fit for her. Anderson's philosophy... read full bio
Since 2014, Nicole has served as the founding president of Ms.Tech, a Chicago-based organization dedicated to empowering more women to launch and grow businesses. In addition to helping to develop a startup within a firm that eventually became the most lucrative unit, she has over fifteen years of experience in leadership roles with Fortune 500 organizations in a variety of... read full bio
Mubin Shaikh was born and reared in Canada, but he would later be persuaded to embrace Jihadi culture in his 20s after a fortuitous meeting with the Taliban in Quetta. He would eventually spend two years in Syria studying Arabic and Islamic Studies under strict supervision, leaving behind his radical beliefs in favor of a more rational interpretation of the... read full bio
In addition to being a foreign policy analyst and speaker, Edward P. Joseph has fifteen years of field experience and is a specialist in conflict management. Over the course of his twelve years in the Balkans, Edward served in every war-torn nation, including Bosnia, Kosovo, and Macedonia. Additionally, he has served in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Haiti, and Iraq. Edward is a... read full bio
Experience the lively and thrilling sounds of The Nashville Brass, a band that skillfully combines the soulful spirit of country music with the rich tones of brass instruments. The Nashville Brass, under the direction of the gifted Herb Bruce, enthralls audiences of all ages with their energetic performance. They promise a memorable performance that will leave you wanting more thanks... read full bio
Born in Atlanta and currently living in San Diego, Casmalia is a producer, performer, and songwriter who has become a sensation on the west coast music scene. Since her debut EP with Hood Politics Records, Casmalia, a musician with classical training and a degree in audio engineering, has been putting out four-on-the-floor weapons on a regular basis. Since then, she has... read full bio
Tonic Walter is a southern German electronic music production duo consisting of Marcel Vckov and Maximilian Nestmann. Tonic Walter blends melodic house, deep house, and techno while maintaining the natural vibe of a live band by utilizing analog synthesizers, live instruments, and organic drum beats.... read full bio
JigJam is created when a skilled Irish musician leaps into the pond while sprinting over the broad fields of bluegrass/Americana while completely nude. The group's home is where bluegrass and American folk music first emerged, and JigJam is here to bring it back. On the grandest platform in country music, JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville to critical praise,... read full bio
Now based in Bogota, Tribu Baharu was first established in Isla Baharu, off the Atlantic coast of Cartegena, Colombia. They are regarded as the country's leading "Champeta Champions" and, as cultural ambassadors, have brought this sound from Barranquila and Cartegena to theater and festival stages all over the world. The group has established themselves as the contemporary heroes of the Afro-descendent... read full bio
