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Rachel Botsman is a world-leading authority on trust in the digital age and how it shapes leadership, innovation, and the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI. Named one of the Thinkers50 Top 30 Management Thinkers and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, she helps organizations understand why trust is the hidden force behind successful ideas, strong cultures, and transformative change.

<p>As one of the world’s foremost business futurists—and an internationally bestselling author whose highly anticipated book,<em> The Future of Competitive Advantage,</em> releases in June 2026—Doug Stephens decodes the forces reshaping commerce and translates them into strategic advantage.</p><p>Known as “the futurist that futurists follow,” Doug Stephens is the founder and CEO of Retail Prophet, where he is the go-to authority for global brands like IKEA, Nike, Coca Cola, and Louis Vuitton.

<p>Sylvia Baffour is a globally recognized emotional intelligence keynote speaker, leadership development expert, and creator of Street EI™—a powerful framework for applying emotional intelligence in real-time workplace moments.</p>

<p>Her journey began at 14 in a Zimbabwean boarding school, when a difficult conversation revealed a life-changing truth: impact matters just as much as intent. That moment sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding how our emotions, words, and behaviors shape the experiences of others.</p>

Garth has built his career leading in environments where mistakes are not an option and the stakes could not be higher. A former Special Forces officer, two-time Everest summiteer, and current airline Captain, he brings a rare combination of military leadership, safety-critical decision-making, and extreme performance experience to global audiences.

Known as “The Change Doctor,” Dr. Michelle Rozen is a behavioral scientist and one of today’s most in-demand experts on leadership, change, and performance. 

Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and global brands, Dr. Michelle Rozen brings a rare combination of high energy, deep research, and immediate audience connection to every stage. Her fully customized keynotes translate the psychology of change into simple, relatable strategies that resonate long after the event, making complex ideas practical and easy to apply.

<p>Sol Rashidi is one of the most respected and credentialed voices in AI today. Sol is a people-first AI strategist redefining how organizations scale artificial intelligence securely and sustainably.</p><p>A trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, private equity and venture-backed firms, universities, and Big Tech, she helps leaders unlock real business value from AI while protecting their most critical assets: data and human capital.

Drawing on decades in broadcast media, early roots in coding, and hands-on production experience, Katie Linendoll translates emerging tech trends into clear, practical insights audiences can actually use.

<p>Few people see the human mind more closely than Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz — world-renowned neurosurgeon, professor of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai, and author of<em> Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery, </em>named one of The Economist’s Best Books of 2024.</p><p>A trusted expert frequently interviewed, quoted, and published for his insights; he lectures around the world on pioneering minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques.

<p>A technology leader with experience at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian, Dan Chuparkoff makes complex concepts accessible and actionable, turning abstract ideas into clear strategies.</p><p>Dan Chuparkoff is a globally recognized expert on AI, innovation, and the future of work, with extensive leadership experience at Google, McKinsey, Atlassian, and other major organizations. Over three decades, he has guided teams across industries through technological transformations, helping them adapt and thrive amid rapid change.

<p>Leonard has been called “a controversial leader of the new world order.” He is an award winning entrepreneur, venture capitalist, best-selling author and a 2 time Emmy nominated media visionary.</p><p>After selling his company in 2009, Leonard became the President of the Innovation and Digital Group for the Anschutz Company, one of the largest live sport and entertainment businesses in the world owning assets such as stadiums like the O2 Arena in London and Staples Center in LA; sports teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Galaxy and the Los Angeles Kings, and