Global Affairs & Security (C)

<p>Mieke Eoyang is the former Deputy Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy (2021–2025) — the Pentagon’s top civilian voice on cybersecurity and digital defense strategy.</p><p> A sought-after cybersecurity keynote speaker, she draws on years of experience shaping U.S. cyber policy and leading interagency coordination across the White House, Congress, and global allies.

<p>Elected Honorary President for Life of the IOC, the visionary leader in global sport and diplomacy shares firsthand insights on high-stakes leadership—and being a uniting force in divisive times.</p><p>At the helm of one of the world’s most influential institutions—which comprises 206 National Olympic Committees and dozens of International Sports Federations—Thomas Bach works at the intersection of elite sport, global diplomacy, and visionary leadership.

<p>Ambassador Jeff Flake brings a rare combination of high-level political experience, diplomatic insight, and principled leadership to the stage. </p><p>As former U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and U.S.

<p>Named by <em>Fast Company</em> as “One of the 100 Most Creative People in Business,” Nate Fick brings a rare blend of frontline leadership, technology expertise, and international diplomacy to the stage.</p><p> As the inaugural U.S. Ambassador for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nate led American diplomacy on today’s most critical technology issues, including cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital infrastructure.

<p>Cutting through the noise and chaos of today’s political landscape, Senator Kyrsten Sinema provides powerful perspectives on the most significant issues impacting both American businesses and everyday citizens.  </p><p>Drawing from a wealth of expertise as a U.S. Senator and Representative, Kyrsten Sinema discusses oil, gas, and new energy; tariffs and tax policy; AI; healthcare innovations and biopharma; fiscal responsibility; geopolitics and foreign affairs.

<p>The lead negotiator behind the historic 2025 Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Brett McGurk shares powerful insights from over two decades as a top national security advisor, serving under four U.S. presidents.</p><p>One of the longest-serving and most effective national security experts of his generation, McGurk has been deeply involved in Middle East military strategy, diplomacy and U.S. policy for more than two decades.

<p>Widely recognized for his expertise on global politics, history, and human rights, James Kirchick shares compelling insights on the most important issue in the world today — freedom.</p><p>James Kirchick is a journalist, commentator ,and the author of <em>Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington,</em> a <em>New York Times </em>bestseller that explores the history of LGBTQ individuals in the U.S.

<p>Sharing never-before-told anecdotes, Paul Whelan recounts his harrowing journey as a hostage in Putin’s Russia—enduring human rights abuses while fighting for freedom and justice from behind enemy lines.</p><p>On December 28, 2018, Paul Whelan was traveling in Russia for a friend’s wedding when he was framed for espionage and arrested in his hotel room.

<p>A leading authority on Asia and geopolitical risk, Isaac Stone Fish is widely recognized for his deep insights into the evolving dynamics between the U.S.

<p>Widely considered the leading presidential historian of his generation, Jeffrey Engel connects America’s past with our present, helping our nation find a way forward by bringing history to life with humor and insight. </p><p>Today’s problems are nothing new. The United States has faced wars, pandemics, and political division before. While history is an imperfect guide to enacting a better future, it’s the best guide we have. It’s also a guide both for, and full of, people.