Global Economy

<p>Drawing from his expertise in US and foreign policy, Willis Sparks offers insight on geopolitical trends, sharing strategies for businesses to position themselves for success in the global marketplace. </p><p>Willis Sparks is a thought leader on the risks, opportunities, and trends created by current geopolitical conflicts and political developments in major emerging market countries.

<p>Dr. Pippa Malmgren is a digital diviner: she uses years of experience at the highest levels of geopolitics and industry to identify the trends that others might miss in a turbulent landscape.  </p><p>Weaving signals together to paint a compelling landscape that gives audiences confidence to navigate turbulence and opportunity, Pippa makes the world economy exciting.

<p>From the global economy, war in Ukraine, and U.S.-China relations to the 2024 elections and the increasing polarization of America, former Ambassador Scott Brown helps audiences consider what’s next and what the impact on business and the economy will be.</p><p>An established conservative leader and strong believer in collaboration, Senator Brown rose to national prominence when he succeeded Ted Kennedy as the first Republican elected to the U.S Senate from Massachusetts in more than 40 years.

<p>John Manzella is a world-recognized speaker, author of several books, and an international columnist on global business, trade policy, labor, and the latest economic trends. </p><p>His valuable insight, analysis and strategic direction have been vital to many of the world&#39;s largest corporations, associations and universities preparing for the business, economic and political challenges ahead.</p><p>John&#39;s views have appeared in<span style="color: black;"> </span><em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, <em>New

<p>Jeremy Rifkin is an American economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, political advisor, and activist. Rifkin is the author of 20 bestselling books about the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment.</p><p>Jeremy Rifkin has been an advisor to the leadership of the European Union since 2000.

<p>From her days as a naval intelligence officer to her role as one of today’s most influential economists, Commander/Dr. Mary C. Kelly has carved out an unforgettable career in leadership. </p><p>Former chief of police, professor, realtor and HR Director – Mary has spent over 25 years teaching and training more than 40,000 military and civilian personnel.

<p>Award-winning financial journalist, behavior expert and author, Stacey Tisdale, discusses the new realities of the post Covid-19 economy helping audiences navigate the financial and psychological challenges that so many are facing, due to factors such as job and income loss, loss of healthcare coverage, financial stress, and the gender and racial inequalities the virus is amplifying. </p><p>When she was a journalist with Wall Street Journal Television, Stacey became one of the first women—and the first African American—to report from the New York Stock Exchange.

<p>From the pandemic and cryptocurrency to inflation and the war in Ukraine, esteemed financial journalist Ron Insana offers a clear view of our economic future through the lens of the issues of the day.</p><p>Currently a senior analyst and commentator with CNBC, Insana also hosts the nationally syndicated radio program <i>The Market Score Board Report</i>. As a financial journalist, he stands alone as someone who ran his own hedge fund–experience that makes his insights all the more valuable.

<p>Drawing from his remarkable scope of geopolitical and global economic expertise, Vijay Vaitheeswaran provides insight on how businesses can strategize, innovate, and find opportunity in today’s disruptive landscape.</p><p>With a career that has taken him from Mexico City to London to Shanghai, Vijay Vaitheeswaran brings an impressive breadth and depth of expertise to topics ranging from globalization, politics and economics to international trade, supply chain and labor disruptions.

<p>A thought leader at the very epicenter of today’s technological revolutions in Silicon Valley, Peter Leyden brilliantly explains new technologies like generative artificial intelligence and other megatrends driving fundamental system changes through the 2020s, so businesses can confidently and responsibly enter this new era. </p><p>As <em>WIRED</em> magazine’s managing editor and the author of two highly influential big idea books about the future—<em>The Long Boom and What’s Next</em>—Peter Leyden helped introduce the world to every stage of the