Creativity (C - Business)

<p>A global branding expert with an acclaimed career across some of the world’s most iconic companies—from LEGO to Lufthansa—Sara Riis-Carstensen shows how creative, disruptive, and genuinely happy teams become the foundation for lasting success.</p><p>Armed with a wealth of experience from roles at companies such as Carlsberg, Giorgio Armani, De Beers, and currently Lufthansa, Sara Riis-Carstensen possesses a unique perspective on the intricacies of brand strategy and premium brand positioning.

<p>Matthew Luhn shares practical tips and techniques for fostering creativity in the workplace and harnessing the power of relationships and authentic stories to connect with communities and customers. </p>

<p>Miral Kotb is one of the entertainment world’s trail-blazing entrepreneurs—a software developer, dancer, and choreographer who found a way to combine her passion for writing code with her love of dance.

<p>One of the world’s foremost brand innovators, Stefan Olander helped make Nike the sports and fashion icon it is today—and then launched one of <em>Fast Company’</em>s Most Innovative Companies, gravity sportswear company OMORPHO.</p><p>A former Vice President of Advertising and Vice President of Global Digital Innovation, Stefan’s remarkable 21-year career at Nike included multiple cutting-edge global initiatives, including the revolutionary Nike+ experience developed in partnership with Apple, which took the concept of wearable technology mainstream. </p

<p>Susan Cain is the world’s most famous introvert and named by LinkedIn the 6th Top Influencer in the world just behind Richard Branson and Melinda Gates.</p><p>Cain is the author of <i>Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids</i> and <i>Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking</i>, which has been on the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller list for seven years and counting, and has been translated into 40 languages.

<p>Duncan Wardle, formerly Disney’s Head of Innovation and Creativity, works with brands like Coca-Cola, Ford, and Johnson & Johnson on developing a culture of creativity across everything they touch. As a senior executive with the Walt Disney Company, Duncan infused a culture of innovation with a start-up mindset across one of the most creative companies in the world via his unique innovation toolkit.</p><p>Duncan fills his presentations with colorful Disney anecdotes, vibrant drawings, and his trademark artistic touch.

<p>Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) defies stereotypes. Yes, she was a jet fighter pilot, but if you think you know her based on that, you’d be wrong.</p><p>An accomplished military leader, combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, a White House Fellow, and inductee into both the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, Malachowski says that her distinguished 20-year-plus Air Force career has exceeded her wildest dreams.

<p>Ann Handley is one of the most respected voices in marketing and the world’s first Chief Content Officer.</p><p> She’s a <em>Wall Street Journal</em> bestselling author of three books, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who has built two multimillion-dollar companies. She’s a partner at MarketingProfs, a LinkedIn Influencer with 496K followers, and the author of a popular fortnightly newsletter with 51K subscribers. With more than 1 million social followers, Ann was named by IBM as one of seven people shaping the future of marketing.

<p>Phil Hansen has designed a unique art experience beyond the keynote speech. Companies who are seeking an unforgettable interactive experience for their audience are absolutely stunned by its originality, value and effect.</p>

<p>One of the most influential marketing experts on the planet shares insights on cultivating world-class creativity and uniting humanity through inclusive, purpose-driven brand strategy.</p><p>Currently the CMO of fintech platform Rocket Companies, Jonathan Mildenhall is a globally respected professional in the marketing and advertising world. He is Co-founder and Chair of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand, one of the world's leading branding and marketing consultancies.