Bart Knols

Scientist, Author, Entrepreneur

Mitch Resnick

Mitchel Resnick is LEGO Papert Professor of Learning Research, Director of the Okawa Center, and Director of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab.

Gijs van Wulfen

Founder of the FORTH Innovation Method

Paul Snelgrove

Paul Snelgrove led the group that pulled together the findings of the Census of Marine Life -- synthesizing 10 years and 540 expeditions into a book of wonders.

Fiorenzo Omenetto

Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Physicist

Molly Crockett

Globetrotting Neuroscientist investigating altruism, morality and economic decision-making.

Michael Stevens

YouTube Sensation; Best Known as Vsauce

Edward Tenner

Smithsonian Institution Distinguished Scholar & Author of "Why Things Bite Back" and "Our Own Devices"

Michael Nielsen

A physicist turned writer, Michael Nielsen believes online communication and collaboration tools are revolutionizing the way we make scientific discoveries.

Dr. Phil Plait

Blogger for Discover Magazine at Bad Astronomy, where he deconstructs misconceptions and explores the wonder of the Universe.

John Wood

Founder & Board Co-Chair of Room to Read; Former Microsoft Marketing Executive

Clay Shirky

Expert on New Technology & Social Media, & How They Shape Culture; Professor & Distinguished Writer in Residence, NYU

Tim Sanders

Bestselling Author, Technology Pioneer, Expert on Collaboration & Relationships

Richard Florida

Leading Urbanist, Economist & Author of "The Rise of the Creative Class"

The Great Reset: How the Post-Crash Economy Will Change the Way We Live and Work

Peter Diamandis

Founder & Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation; Author; Named One of The World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Jim Carroll

Leading Global Futurist, Trends & Innovation Expert & Authority on Rapid Business Model Changes

What's in store for the meetings and events industry in 2024?

Greg Gage

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan; CEO and Co-Founder of Backyard Brains

Jimmy Wales

Founder of Wikipedia & Wikitribune

R "Ray" Wang

Founder, Chairman & Principal Analyst at Constellation Research; Author of "Disrupting Digital Business"

Troy Hazard

Global President of the Entrepreneurs' Organisation

Beau Lotto

Neuroscientist, Entrepreneur & Author of "Deviate"

The Neuroscience of Creativity, Perception, and Confirmation Bias

Scott Klososky

Enterprise Social Technology Expert, Start-Up Pioneer & Founding Partner of Future Point of View

Daniel Burrus

Technology Futurist, Business Strategist & Hall of Fame Speaker

Sir Richard Branson

Businessman & Founder of Virgin Group

Dan Ariely

Behavioral Economist; Professor at Duke University; Author; Founding Member of The Center for Advanced Hindsight

Dr. Hendrik Poinar

Evolutionary Biologist Specializing in Ancient DNA

Michael Archer

Paleontologist Michael Archer is working to bring back his favorite extinct animal: the Tasmanian tiger.

Kavita Shukla

Founder & CEO of The FRESHGLOW Co.; Inventor of FRESHPAPER, An Innovation Taking on the Challenge of Food Waste

Tal Golesworthy

Tal Golesworthy is an engineer and entrepreneur, working in research and development of combustion and air pollution control -- until he decided to innovate in his own health.

Ramsey Musallam

Science Teacher, Adjunct Professor, Robotics Coach, Camp Director, TED Speaker & Author of "Spark Learning"