Steve Sammartino is the co-host of #techtopia, and one of Australias most renowned futurists and business technologists. He has a remarkable talent for deciphering how new technologies affect different industries. Steve has established numerous technology startups, including the creation of one of the first Sharing Economy startups Rentoid.com, before Uber or Airbnb. A connoisseur of extreme projects, Steve is an... read full bio
Keren Elazari is a former hacker turned cyber security expert, sought-after speaker, industry analyst with GIGAOM Research and author on the topics of cyber security and privacy. Her popular TED talk, seen by millions and translated into 25 languages, helped form the discussion of hackers and their significant role in society. It was also named among TED’s Most Powerful Ideas... read full bio
Peter Hinssen is a serial entrepreneur, adviser and keynote speaker on the topics of radical innovation, leadership and the impact of all things digital on society and business. He highlights the consumer adoption of technology, the impact of the networked digital society, and the connection between business and IT. He has delivered several keynotes across the globe, including for Google... read full bio
Gerd Leonhard is one of the worlds leading futurists, amassing more than 1500 speaking engagements in over fifty countries and a collective audience of over 1 million. Gerd is an expert on near-future, nowist observations and actionable foresights in the areas of humanity, society, business and commerce, media, technology and communications. He has been hailed by The Wall Street Journal... read full bio
Kevin Warwick is a renowned scientist and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Coventry University. His areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, control, robotics, and biomedical engineering. A Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of The Institution of Engineering & Technology, Warwick is the youngest person ever to become a Fellow of the City & Guilds of London Institute. He has authored or... read full bio
As the former Director of Enterprise Services at Amazon, John Rossmans most well known accomplishment is launching and scaling the Amazon Marketplace business, which now accounts for more than 50% of all Amazon goods sold and shipped. In his role at Amazon, he oversaw global services to enterprise clients like Target.com, Toys R Us, Sears, Marks and Spencer, and the... read full bio
John O'Leary's life is an awe-inspiring tale of resilience and triumph, a life that was initially recounted within the pages of his parents' book, "Overwhelming Odds," published in 2006. Originally intended as a limited release for friends and family, the book garnered unprecedented attention, selling over 60,000 copies. It was this very narrative that spurred John to fully embrace his... read full bio
Jed York is an American businessman who is currently the CEO of the NFL team the San Francisco 49ers. York is the son of John York and Denise DeBartolo York and is the nephew of former 49ers owner Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. York was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and he has earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and history from... read full bio
Jeff Hoffman is a thriving entrepreneur, seasoned CEO, and international motivational speaker. He has founded numerous startups, served as CEO of both public and private organizations, and has been a senior executive in various capacities. Jeff has worked with leading companies like Priceline.com, uBid.com, CTI, ColorJar, and many others. An in-demand keynote presenter, he has spoken in more than fifty... read full bio
Nancy Giordano is a futurist. Her endless optimism allows her to provide leaders in the corporate world to effectively navigate change (and create their futures). Giordano has worked with clients including Safeway, Nestlé, Sprint, Energizer, and Burger King, giving them insight into their business pursuits. She is the Founder and CEO of Play Big Inc., a consulting company that deals... read full bio
Jemele Hill is a sports journalist, best known for her role as co-host of ESPN’s SportsCenter. Her time as a journalist for ESPN, writing a column for ESPN.com’s ‘Page 2’, as former host of ESPN’s ‘His and Hers’, and ESPN2’s ‘Number Never Lie’, has given Hill first hand experience in the national spotlight. Jemele’s award winning journalism is prized for... read full bio
Dr. Rilwanu Lukman is the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum and OPEC Secretary-General. He commenced life in government serving President Ibrahim Babangida as Minister of mines, power and steel from 1984 to 1985. He was made petroleum minister and held that post until February 1990. From 1986 he served eight consecutive terms as OPEC president. He was elected to a... read full bio
Janine Benyus works as an innovation consultant, natural sciences writer, author, and speaker. Known as an expert on a subject called biomimicry, Janine has written several books on the topic. Her books include Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, Beastly Behaviors: A Zoo Lovers Companion, Northwoods Wildlife: A Watchers Guide to Habitats, The Secret Language & Remarkable Behavior of Animals, Christmas... read full bio
Heben Nigatu is first and foremost a writer and co-host for Buzzfeed’s ‘Another Round.’ ‘Another Round’ has featured high profile guests like Hillary Clinton. Nigatu landed a position at Buzzfeed after working a three-month fellowship while studying at Columbia University. Since, she has also written for ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’ She has been named on the Forbes’ 30... read full bio
Diane Ravitch is a historian, research professor, and educational policy analyst who works for the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. Born in Houston, Texas, Diane graduated from Wellesley College, and she also earned her Ph.D from Columbia University. Early on in her career, she worked as an editorial assistant at New Leader magazine,... read full bio
Sarah Bloom Raskin is the former Deputy Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Board Governor. She’s credited as being the highest-ranking woman to ever serve at the Treasury Department. At Treasury, she was an advocate of cyber security in the financial sector. Raskin shaped both monetary and fiscal policy during a historic time of extreme financial distress, recession, regulatory reform, and... read full bio
Alisyn Camerota is a news anchor and journalist best known as co-anchor for CNN’s “New Day”. She graduated from the School of Communication of the American University in Washington, D.C. with a degree in broadcast journalism. Prior to working for CNN, Camerota has been seen working at Fox News and as a correspondent for the network’s Boston bureau. What makes... read full bio
Edward Burtynsky is a photographer best known for his industrial landscape images. As one of Canadas most respected photographers, Burtynskys images give insight into the human condition. His works have been featured in the National Gallery of Canada, the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and at various locations across the world including Spain. Burtynsky shares... read full bio
Milo Yiannopoulos (also known as Milo Hanrahan), is a British political commentator and writer. He is best known for his work as former senior editor for Breitbart News, and describes himself as a cultural libertarian. Milo has written five books. He published two of those books as poetry, under the name Milo Andreas Wagner. Milos most recent book is labeled... read full bio
Noor Tagouri is a Muslim-American journalist, digital influencer, and activist. She is known for demanding change, and asking the right questions while explaining and educating listeners about her religion. She is also the first women journalist to be shown on television wearing a hijab. Tagouri started her career with her ‘#LetNoorShine’ campaign where she encouraged people to let their light... read full bio
