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<p>One of the nation’s most prominent cybersecurity authorities, Theresa Payton shows audiences how to be future-ready and secure—especially as advancements in artificial intelligence are reshaping cybercrime as we know it.</p><p>An inventor and visionary in the digital world, a U.S. patent holder, and the first female White House CIO, a two-time company founder and CEO, Theresa Payton, was named one of the “Top 50 Women in Tech” by <em>Award Magazine</em> in 2021.

Guy Adami, one of the original Fast Money traders, shares his latest breaking insights on how investors and businesses can navigate the volatility of the markets and global economy.

Using his experience and financial savvy, Guy takes a stance against using outmoded models for investment. In a dynamic fashion, he breaks down how today’s headlines will affect businesses and industrial sectors. With a lively, take-no-prisoners style, Guy will walk through how businesses can respond to these market trends – and thrive amid the turbulence.  

<p>One of America’s leading academics and an award-winning journalist, Christina Bellantoni takes audiences behind the headlines to deliver shrewd analysis of the key political, policy and media issues impacting organizations today.</p><p>As the former assistant managing editor for politics at <em>the Los Angeles Times</em>, Bellantoni brings a vast level of expertise to national political and election coverage.

<p>With his trademark panache, Derreck Kayongo tells his courageous story of survival, social entrepreneurship, and humanitarianism, and the life lessons he learned along the way. </p><p>From Ugandan refugee to successful entrepreneur, CEO, and renowned human rights activist, Derreck’s journey inspires audiences to dream big. Through personable and articulate storytelling, he shares his visionary ideas for harnessing the power of observation and creative problem solving, applicable to any organization or community.

<p>Adam Lashinsky shares insight on what makes high-tech companies tick, extracting lessons that companies can use to improve and accelerate innovation cycles.</p><p>A widely-respected business journalist with expertise in finance and technology, Adam is the Editor-in-Chief of <i>World 50. </i>He formerly served as executive editor at <i>Fortune</i>, editorial director of the magazine’s annual tech conference, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, and co-chair of Fortune Global Forum.

<p><strong>Renowned activist, civil rights leader, community organizer and politician Benjamin Jealous outlines what it will take to secure true equality for all Americans and to empower the next generation to lead toward a better future.</strong></p><p>With a background in social justice advocacy, Ben brings a unique perspective to his role as Executive Director at the Sierra Club, focusing on issues of environmental justice, climate change, and conservation.

<p>A trusted global voice on innovation and future trends, Rich Karlgaard helps businesses navigate economic uncertainty—from trade and geopolitics to breakthrough advancements in AI.</p><p>Drawing on his nearly 30 years as publisher and futurist at <em>Forbes,</em> Rich Karlgaard advises CEOs, entrepreneurs, and global investors on how to navigate disruption, capitalize on emerging technologies, and lead with clarity through economic and geopolitical shifts. </p><p>From his experience running Forbes investor cruises, his role hosting the <em>

<p>RJ Mitte engages, educates and inspires with candid discussion of transforming obstacles into assets and preventing bullying.</p><p>RJ is best known for playing Walt Jr. on the Emmy-winning AMC drama <i>Breaking Bad</i>, – like his character on the show, he also battles with cerebral palsy.

<p>For 40 years, photographer James Balog has broken new conceptual and artistic ground on one of the most important issues of our era: human modification of our planet’s natural systems. An avid mountaineer with a graduate degree in geography and geomorphology, James is equally at home on a Himalayan peak or a whitewater river, the African savannah or polar icecaps.</p><p>To reveal the impact of climate change, James founded the Extreme Ice Survey (EIS), the most wide-ranging, ground-based, photographic study of glaciers ever conducted.

<p>With a story that is simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting, Jennifer Thompson and Ronald Cotton demonstrate that we are all capable of compassion and change, no matter how dire the circumstances. </p>