Ganes Kesari has been employing technology to solve complex organizational problems for more than 20 years. In order to assist decision-makers in utilizing data for outstanding commercial value, he writes, lectures, and teaches. Tensor Planet, an AI product company that Ganes started, is upending the waste management sector. He previously co-founded his first business, Gramener, a 250+ member company that provides... read full bio
As the first Black female member of the National Football League's on-field officiating staff, Maia created history. When the NFL asked her to join its Officiating Development Program, she was officiating college football games for the Pac-12 and Conference USA. At Renaissance Academy in Virginia, Maia is an award-winning health and physical education teacher who offers individualized support to at-risk... read full bio
Anita Lynch has worked for well-known companies like Disney, Yahoo, Apple, Amazon, and Bain for more than 25 years. She is one of the first African American women to hold this position in the C-suite of a publicly traded firm, having most recently held the position of Chief Data Officer at New Relic. She presently advises companies, angel investors, and venture... read full bio
At Unstoppable Domains, Lisa Seacat DeLuca is in charge of the engineering, design, and product management team that is advancing the decentralized web's future. As the world's second most prolific female inventor, Lisa has spent the last ten years working as a technology executive, bringing new technologies to market. Lisa was a Director of Product Management and a Distinguished Engineer... read full bio
Gitanjali Rao is an innovator, a future scientist, a writer, a speaker, and a global advocate for STEM. She received an EPA Presidential award for her patented development of a cutting-edge lead contamination detection equipment and was named America's Top Young Scientist. Gitanjali is also the creator of "Kindly," an anti-bullying program that uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing, and... read full bio
Your go-to resource for our digital future is Crystal Washington. Crystal, a certified futurist and technology strategist, has a special talent for distilling the intricacies of social media, applications, the web, and tech trends into understandable, actionable insights. However, Crystal's proficiency extends beyond her aptitude for deciphering technical terms. For Fortune 500 behemoths like Google, Microsoft, and GE, she is a... read full bio
As the founder and CEO of ImpactVest, an impact mission-driven alternative asset management company committed to advancing a purpose-driven economy and reimagining capitalism, Aisha is a futurist, sustainability activist, and entrepreneur who is committed to reimagining the future of impact and sustainability. Aisha, the founder and CEO of ImpactVest, is dedicated to establishing a new paradigm in sustainability and finance where... read full bio
Eve is a seasoned senior executive with a track record of successfully advancing product innovation and digital transformation in the Web2 to Web3 and AI digital landscapes. Eve is committed to creating a world that is more technologically advanced, inclusive, and accessible. She has a strong sense of purpose and a wealth of knowledge. She is driven in all of... read full bio
With more than fifteen years of experience, Ms. Tala Dowlatshahi is a seasoned outreach and relationships specialist who has worked with governments, the public and commercial sectors, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and UN agencies. She started her work as an information liaison for Amnesty International in the United Kingdom. Ms. Dowlatshahi served as a Technical Officer for Advocacy, Communications, and... read full bio
As a tanker and cavalryman, Lieutenant General (retired) Mark Hertling spent 38 years in the United States Army, rising through the ranks from commander of the 7th Army to tank platoon leader on the East-West German border. After leading over 60,000 soldiers and collaborating with the Armies of 51 countries as the Commanding General of US Army, Europe (USAREUR), he... read full bio
Having worked for NGOs, the UN Refugee Agency, and the US Refugee Admissions Program, Amali has vast international expertise in refugee protection, resettlement, forced migration, and displacement environments. Her experience interviewing refugees who were escaping conflict gave her the opportunity to learn about their experiences escaping climate change. Climate Refugees was created as a result. She has studied urban and... read full bio
Internationally renowned as a keynote speaker and senior advisor, Casey Fleming focuses on strategic risk, counterintelligence, and national security. Mr. Fleming, in his capacity as CEO of BlackOps Partners Corporation, is at the forefront of changing strategic risk that impacts world leaders. Because of his guidance, companies have been able to proactively find hidden hazards and new opportunities in their supply... read full bio
Award-winning journalist Misha Glenny gained notoriety as the BBC's Central Europe Correspondent, covering the battles and revolutions in the former Yugoslavia in 1989. In addition to winning BT's Information Security Journalist of the Year award, he also holds a Sony Gold Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting. Governments and law enforcement organizations in Europe and the Americas frequently seek his advice... read full bio
Christian Brose is Anduril Industries' president and chief strategist. He is in charge of overseeing the company's primary growth-related operations, which include communications, government relations, corporate strategy, business development, and foreign business. He is also the author of The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High Tech Warfare, a member of the Aspen Strategy Group, and a visiting... read full bio
Jake Havron is a dynamic transformational speaker and business strategist with a proven track record of empowering leaders to drive success across their organizations. With a unique journey from healthcare as a nurse to building companies alongside his wife, to becoming a highly sought-after speaker, Jake has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to inspire change and lead... read full bio
Mariano Sigman is a world-renowned neuroscientist who is praised for his innovative contributions to our knowledge of the human brain and how it relates to different fields of culture and technology. With more than 150 scientific articles, he has worked with professionals in disciplines including gastronomy, music, athletics, and magic to apply neuroscience in novel ways. Bestsellers like "The Power... read full bio
"Will an Algorithm Replace You" was written by Lucía Velasco, a well-known economist who focuses on the social effects of technology. She has held important positions at the World Economic Forum and the OECD before joining the UN. She is also a researcher at Maastricht University, where she creates policies that combine social justice and technical innovation, and she is... read full bio
Carme Artigas is a prominent contributor to the strategic recommendations on artificial intelligence as the Co-Chair of the AI Advisory Board of the United Nations Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology. She helps put Europe at the forefront of the global startup ecosystem as an advisory board member of the Europe Startup Nations Alliance. Artigas is a well-known Spanish... read full bio
Be Brave, a Strategy Design Lab founded by Pierre, assists individuals and organizations in finding meaning amidst the confusion. Pierre, who has more than twenty years of expertise in strategy, product development, and human development, combines systems thinking, traditional wisdom, and intuition to craft bold future roadmaps. In addition to having written four books and spoken on four TEDx stages, he... read full bio
Many people consider Edwin van der Sar, a former Dutch professional football player, to be among the best goalkeepers of his generation. Van der Sar started his professional career with Ajax Amsterdam, where he became one of the Eredivisie's best goalkeepers very fast. With Ajax, he won multiple KNVB Cups and Eredivisie crowns, among other domestic honors. Van der Sar... read full bio
