James Kynge is the Global China Editor at Financial Times and Editor of the Tech Scroll Asia newsletter. Kynge is currently based out of Hong Kong where he writes on China and their interactions with the rest of the world. Through his writings, he also writes on news and analysis for Asian technology. Kynge has previously earned his MA with... read full bio
James Lapine is a writer, director and living Broadway legend who has won three Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize. He was the writer and director of Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Passion, the multimedia review Sondheim on Sondheim and co-produced and directed the ground-breaking HBO documentary Six by Sondheim for which he received an Emmy nomination and... read full bio
The Senior Partner of MDO Group, which offers HUMINT training to the Intelligence Community and the commercial sector with an emphasis on WMD, CI, technical, and cyber challenges, Mr. Lawler is a national security consultant. Mr. Lawler is a well-known expert on the insider threat in business and government and has been as a guest on several national podcasts.... read full bio
James Lawrence, also known as The Iron Cowboy, is a record setting triathlete, author and motivational speaker from Calgary, Alberta, Canada who is now based in Utah. Lawrence currently holds the world record for the most Ironman-distance triathlons completed within a single calendar year, which he holds 50 in 2015. That completion is now considered the greatest feat of human... read full bio
Celeste Lecesne frequently becomes involved in projects related to writing, acting, producing, or trying to effect social change because of the tale. But in the course of accomplishing his goals and working to improve the world, he has also been sharing his life's narrative. His goal in cofounding The Trevor Project was to save the lives of young LGBT... read full bio
James Longman is an English foreign correspondent for ABC News America. Longman was born in London, England, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in Arabic from the School of Oriental and African Studies before going on to earn his master’s in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics. Longman went on to begin his career working as a reporter... read full bio
James Lyne is a cyber security expert who has been the global head of security research at Sophos, one of the world’s largest security firms. Through his work as a security researcher, Lyne has researched on malware, hacking, viruses, trojans, and more. He has also been known for giving live working demonstrations and shares his developments in technology and security... read full bio
Born and raised in a small steel-mill town near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, James Malinchak has become a multi-millionaire motivational and business speaker and marketing coach. Despite his humble beginnings, James has risen to become one of the most sought-after speakers in America. James' journey to success began in 2001, when he discovered his passion for serving others. Since then, he has impacted... read full bio
James Daniel May is a journalist and television host from England. Most notably, he co-hosted the driving show Top Gear from 2003 to 2015 with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. Additionally, he was a director for the long-gone production business W. Chump and Sons. Along with his former coworkers from Top Gear, Clarkson and Hammond, and former Top Gear executive... read full bio
James McLurkin is a daring innovator who has helped to push the frontiers of microrobotics. With his initiative, creativity and extraordinary inventiveness, McLurkin is a natural speaker and educator. In his lectures, he discusses the possibilities of robotic research and the future of his swarm robots, and for younger audiences illustrates the fun in inventing and engineering.... read full bio
A successful novelist and poet who was teaching writing and comparative literature at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, McManus was given a $4,000 advance from Harpers magazine to cover the 2000 World Series of Poker and the scandalous Las Vegas murder trial of Ted Binion, the tournaments prodigal host. But, in an attempt to experience the workings... read full bio
Jim Miller, M.Div., D.Min., is an inspirational speaker and award-winning photographer who provides visual inspiration while his words and music inform, invigorate and refresh the heart and soul. Healthcare professionals and caregivers come away from his programs feeling affirmed in their respective roles as a healing presence, facilitating loss & grief and managing life transitions. In his aging program,... read full bio
No one knows more about the difficulty of running an effective aid mission than Dr. James Orbinski. The former president of Mdecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is now using his expertise to help victims in Haiti. A true humanitarian, Orbinski accepted a Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF in 1999 for his leadership during the Rwandan genocide. Recently,... read full bio
It is not surprising that James Patterson was featured on the cover of The New York Times Magazine and praised for revolutionizing the book publishing industry, as well as that Time magazine dubbed him "The Man Who Can't Miss." Recently, AARP named Patterson one of the 50 Most Influential People Who Make Our Days a Little Brighter, NBC's Rock Center with... read full bio
Influential Keynote Speaker James "JP" Poulter is also the creative CEO of Vixen Labs and an innovative strategist. He promotes developing a positive relationship with the very technology advancements that will determine our future thanks to his extensive awareness of the rapidly changing technical landscape. JP belongs to the millennial generation and has lived through both the constant-connectedness and digital revolution... read full bio
James R. Coltharp is founder and president of The KeePressing On Project LLC, an FCC expert and senior executive, advisor, and creative leader. Coltharp has previously earned both his BA and MA in economics from Miami University. He went on to begin working in federal government affairs as an executive and strategist for economics where he led policy strategy and... read full bio
James Redfield is an American author, lecturer, screenwriter and film producer who is best known for his New York Times Best-Selling novel ‘The Celestine Prophecy’. His novel has been one of the most successful self-published books of all time and the novel has also been made into a film. Redfield was born in Birmingham, Alabama and he majored in sociology... read full bio
As impact investor, CEO, and educator, James Rhee empowers people, brands and companies to fulfill their true potential by marrying capital with purpose. He creates value through values, transformation through self-reflection, and reinvention through Kindness and Math™. The story of the whys and the hows of the remarkable transformation of Ashley Stewart under his leadership has inspired millions of people,... read full bio
Dr. Rippe is regarded as one of the leading authorities on preventive cardiology, health and fitness and healthy weight loss in the United States. Under his leadership the Rippe Lifestyle Institute has conducted numerous research projects on cardiovascular risk factor reduction, fitness walking, weight loss, running, basketball, bodybuilding, cycling, rowing, cholesterol reduction and low fat diets. ... read full bio
James Rubin is an American former diplomat and journalist who has previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs under President Bill Clinton. Rubin was born in Larchmont, New York, and he earned his BA in political science as well as a Master of International Affairs from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. Rubin began his career... read full bio
