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<p>THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER, Scott Klososky has lived on the leading edge of technology innovation and its impact on the business world and society in general. He is recognized globally for his unique ability to accurately predict future digital trends and provide the logic behind why they will alter the current status quo.</p>

<p>During his 22 years at Microsoft, Robbie Bach worked in various marketing and business management roles—including supporting the successful launch and expansion of Microsoft Office and leading the creation and development of the Xbox and Xbox Live franchises. </p><p>Then as Microsoft’s President of the Entertainment and Devices Division, he was responsible for the company’s worldwide gaming, music, video, phone, and retail sales businesses until he retired from Microsoft in 2010.</p><p>Robbie now serves extensively on both public and private sector boards, h

<p>Chris Valasek draws from his research and headline-making exposure of serious automotive security flaws as he shares real-world solutions for protecting consumers and companies against cyber-attacks.</p>

<p>Regarded for his work in the automotive security arena, Chris is a Principal Autonomous Vehicle Security Architect at Cruise Automation and also served as a security lead at Uber’s Advanced Technology Center and chairman of SummerCon, America’s longest running hacker conference.</p>

<p>Major General Brett Williams expertly transforms the technical world of cybersecurity into relevant, straightforward strategies and solutions that can be effectively implemented by any business.</p><p>After 33 years of distinguished leadership experience in the Air Force, General Williams has since built a successful career in the private sector as co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at IronNet Cybersecurity, which provides cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to firms of all sizes and industries.</p><p>Previously, General Williams served as director of o

<p>Tom Morrison is a life coach and award-winning Association Executive who lives and breathes marketplace disruption and personal development. Tom lead his company to over a 1,000% growth increase since 2006, through using the key elements he shares in his keynotes. Tom's energetic keynote, "When Uberization Collides With Your Industry," has been a wake up call to industries across the country.</p><p>Over Tom’s 20+ year career as a trade association CEO, he has been a student of marketplace disruption, as well as personal development.

<p>Frank Abagnale's transformation from one of the world's most notorious con men to a highly sought-after international cybercrime and fraud prevention consultant is nothing short of remarkable.</p>

<p>From the center of the tech-driven transformation of business since its onset, John Battelle shares groundbreaking insights on prospering in today’s high-stakes business environment and the “information-first” age.</p><p>Part futurist, part business/cultural anthropologist, John is the authority when it comes to forecasting what’s next in business and technology, from market fluctuations and cryptocurrency to the impact of blockchain and artificial intelligence.

<p>Named a “top ten game-changer in education” by <em>the Huffington Post, </em>Anya Kamenetz is a futurist with a passion for the complexities of how we learn, work, and live in a rapidly changing world. </p><p>Anya Kamenetz is known for making complex ideas about technology, learning, work, and resilience clear, human, and actionable. A former NPR correspondent and <em>Fast Company</em> staff writer, her reporting has appeared in <em>The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, </em>and more.

<p>Steve Wozniak is best known as the co-founder of Apple Computer, which helped shape the personal computer industry with the popular Macintosh. An inductee to the National Inventors Hall of Fame, he is constantly innovating, teaching the lessons of Apple to show that evolution can be achieved from the ground up.

<p>Michael Rogers is a best-selling author, technology pioneer and futurist, who most recently served as futurist-in-residence for <em>The New York Times.</em></p><p>Michael began his career as a writer for<em> Rolling Stone magazine.