The greatest female chess player of all time, according to the International Chess Federation, is Judit Polgár, a chess grandmaster. Polgár acquired the top spot in the adult women's world ranking at the age of twelve, a position she would maintain for the following twenty-six years. She had already won two Olympic titles in women's chess by the age of... read full bio
Philipp, the author of RESET and The Trust Economy, is regarded as a next-generation, digital native trust specialist. His writings promote more humanism and confidence in our digital future. It investigates the tumultuous dance between futuristic technology and digital humanity. Philipp exhorts us to reduce mistrust, let go of complexity, and discover our inner wisdom. He motivates us to triumph... read full bio
Sean Foley, one of the most well-known figures in golf coaching, has guided three professional players to the top of the sport's rankings. Three-time PGA TOUR champion Cameron Champ, Lydia Ko, and maybe the greatest player of all time, Tiger Woods, are among Foley's clientele. A total of 56 professional events across numerous international professional golf tours have been won... read full bio
Leader in digital security with a vision, Asaf Kochan leads strategic projects that have a lasting impact on the cybersecurity industry. Kochan, who formerly served as a top official in the Israeli Prime Minister's office, is a distinguished former IDF Commander of Unit 8200. Kochan's imaginative leadership transcends his illustrious military career and into the commercial sector. Sentra, an innovative... read full bio
Phil Elwood is a public relations professional who has worked for some of Washington's best and worst PR companies. Elwood has experience in a number of industries, including financial services, energy, technology, and health. For enterprise-level concerns, corporate milestone announcements, executive visibility campaigns, and corporate reputation and recovery efforts, he has offered communications and media help. Elwood is also a... read full bio
With over two decades of experience in the field of daring ideas, Ryan Berman has a deep understanding of the complexities of using emotional storytelling to promote brave change. As a practitioner and expert on the topic, Ryan has had his techniques highlighted in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., and Entrepreneur. Ryan lectures on the subject to C Suite, marketing, and professional... read full bio
Using Inclusion to Unlock Innovation: Wema Hoover, a female keynote speaker, author, executive coach, and global leader, is an innovation and culture specialist who focuses on combining leadership principles, mental health, and inclusivity to promote corporate performance and growth. Her presentations focus on equity-driven tactics for promoting revolutionary innovation in teams, companies, and goods. Her work helps organizations... read full bio
Vivian Tu, a former Wall Street trader who is now an expert, educator, and entrepreneur, is working to change the financial sector to become less "male, pale, and stale." Tu is the creator and CEO of the financial equity phenomenon "Your Rich BFF," which helps underserved populations and non-experts understand the fundamentals of personal finance. With 6M followers and appearances... read full bio
A pioneer in television nonfiction for twenty years and counting, Arthur Smith has been a creative, trailblazing producer in the unscripted television industry, crafting inventive, spectacular formats. Smith has produced some of the most enduring, culturally influential unscripted television shows since establishing A. Smith & Co. in 2000. Under Smith's direction, A. Smith & Co. launched FOX's longest-running reality show,... read full bio
Zozibini Tunzi is a strong and adaptable speaker who initially became well-known across the country when she inspired young women to "take up space" in a memorable winning response to host Steve Harvey during the 2019 Miss Universe pageant. Tunzi, who is extremely passionate about music and the arts, worked for a multinational advertising agency before to becoming Miss Universe.... read full bio
Ariel Ekblaw, Ph.D., is a futurist, tech investor, and pioneer in space architecture who is assisting enterprises in creating sustainable futures by utilizing the newest technologies, including advanced artificial intelligence initiatives like GPT-4. Ekblaw is a pioneering researcher and seasoned technology leader who provides tactics for motivating teams working on moonshot ideas. He is the CEO of the Aurelia Institute,... read full bio
Ashlan Gorse Cousteau is a journalist, author, explorer, and ocean champion who uses entertainment to inspire and inform people all over the world. Ashlan brings enthusiasm and adventure to the maintenance of our water world in a way that only she can, thanks to her distinctive narrative style and her experience in two very different fields. The standard reference for... read full bio
For teenagers and young adults worldwide, Zach is one of the most recognizable voices in the media. When he went from being a grocery store bag boy to an instant internet radio sensation at the age of 14, he made his own fortune by broadcasting every night from his parents' house in Wayne, New Jersey. Zach has conducted thousands of interviews... read full bio
In Adelaide, South Australia, Dr. Richard "Harry" Harris practices aeromedical retrieval medicine and anesthesia. He gained notoriety for spearheading the rescue of a 12-boy soccer team and their coach from the Tham Luang cave in Thailand. Harry founded the first sump rescue training course in Australasia and has a professional and volunteer interest in search and rescue activities. He has been... read full bio
Andy Galpin is a tenured full professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is also the founder and director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory (BMEP Lab) and co-director of the Center for Sport Performance. From the entire body to the individual muscle fiber and even down to the individual DNA, the BMEP Lab investigates the acute reactions... read full bio
David Ambroz is an Emmy-nominated, best-selling author, and a nationally recognized specialist and campaigner on child welfare and poverty. Ambroz and his siblings experienced the hardships and humiliations that millions of homeless children in America face as they grew up on the streets of New York with a mentally ill mother. His family was stealing food to eat and searching... read full bio
Jake Cohen is a pleasant Jewish boy from New York City and the author of two New York Times bestselling cookbooks. He wrote his first book, Jew-ish, on his passion for contemporary Jewish baking and food after working in some of the greatest restaurants and test kitchens in New York City. I Could Nosh, his second novel. The New York Times,... read full bio
The creator and mastermind behind Mielle, the fastest-growing Black-founded, female-led beauty firm that provides high-quality, natural solutions for customers with textured hair, is Monique Rodriguez. Monique started Mielle with just one product—Mint Almond Oil—after her own healthy hair care journey became popular on social media. With orders in almost 90 countries worldwide, Mielle is a worldwide sensation today. More than... read full bio
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement is a non-governmental, nonprofit organization that negotiates the release of political prisoners and hostages worldwide. Mickey Bergman serves as its vice president and executive director. Over the last ten years, he has been releasing Americans from some of the world's most isolated and complicated nations, such as Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Syria, the Gambia,... read full bio
Khalil Rountree is a Light Heavyweight competitor in the UFC with an 11-5-0 record and seven TKOs. Despite his remarkable achievements in the octagon, he has faced numerous challenges throughout his life to reach his current status. Khalil's father was tragically shot and killed in a robbery attempt when Khalil was just two years old. Khalil was raised as an... read full bio
