Change

In today's rapidly evolving world, the concept of change has become synonymous with progress. From organizational transformations to sweeping societal and technological shifts, change is the driving force reshaping the landscape of modern leadership. The keynote speakers in this category explore how these interconnected facets of change are visibly influencing the way leaders navigate their roles and responsibilities. Organizational change is no longer a periodic event; it's a constant, ever-evolving process. In response to dynamic markets and customer demands, leaders must embrace agility and adaptability. Modern leadership emphasizes the importance of fostering a change-ready culture within their teams, empowering employees to embrace innovation and stay ahead of the curve. Societal changes are also impacting leadership dynamics. Issues like diversity, inclusion, and sustainability have gained prominence, compelling leaders to adopt more inclusive and responsible approaches. Today's leaders need to engage with diverse perspectives, promote ethical practices, and champion social responsibility to resonate with their increasingly conscientious stakeholders. Technological advancements are perhaps the most visible driver of change. Leaders must harness the power of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation. These tools not only enhance decision-making but also require leaders to develop digital literacy and adapt their leadership styles to leverage technology effectively. In conclusion, change is the cornerstone of modern leadership and our excellent keynote speakers can help you in transforming your organization to success in the face of change.  Adapting to organizational, societal, and technological changes is no longer optional but imperative. Leaders who embrace change, foster inclusivity, and harness technology are not only better equipped to navigate today's complex landscape but are also poised to drive sustainable success in the ever-evolving future. Stay tuned to our blog for more insights on leadership in the age of change.

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    John Kao
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Economy
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Internationalization
    Leadership

    John Kao

    Dr. John Kao, dubbed “Mr. Creativity” and “a serial innovator” by The Economist, is a leading authority on innovation, business creativity, organizational transformation and emerging technologies. John is passionate about ahow leaders learn to innovate, and he has taught extensively in both public and private sectors.As a professor at Harvard Business School from 1982-96, he ...
    Johan Ronnestam
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    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Sales & Marketing

    Johan Ronnestam

    Johan Ronnestam is an esteemed authority in the dynamic business landscape, boasting a rich reservoir of experience and expertise. With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, he has adeptly navigated the complexities of modern business, mastering the latest trends and technologies that drive success in an ever-changing world. His forward-thinking approach, coupled with an ...
    Joey Coleman
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    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Sales & Marketing

    Joey Coleman

    When organizations like Whirlpool, NASA, Volkswagen Australia, Principal Financial Group, and Zappos need to boost their customers’ experience, they call on Joey Coleman for assistance. For over a decade, Joey Coleman has helped organizations retain their best customers and turn them into raving fans via his entertaining and actionable keynotes, workshops, and consulting projects. His ...
    Jochen Zeitz
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    Creativity & Innovation
    Economy
    Growth
    Leadership
    Learning

    Jochen Zeitz

    Jochen Zeitz believes that if each of us were to find new ways to translate our passions into meaningful connections and make a contribution, whether small or large, towards achieving not only personal but larger social and environmental goals, then the world can undoubtedly change for the better. He strives to help his audiences listen ...
    Jessica Sansom
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Leadership

    Jessica Sansom

    Jessica is a sustainability professional who spends her time agitating, motivating, and convincing companies to move to sustainable business models. Jessica is a leading professional specialising in sustainability and has spearheaded the continual push for a more sustainable future. Having worked for top consumer goods companies, such as Innocent Drinks and McDonald’s, Jessica has developed ...
    Jeremy Schwartz
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    Internationalization
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    Strategy

    Jeremy Schwartz

    With a distinguished career spanning several iconic global companies such as Coca-Cola, L’Oréal, The Body Shop, and Pandora, Jeremy Schwartz has established himself as an authority of informed leadership and empirical wisdom in the business world. The breadth of his experience provides a unique vantage point, offering a panoramic view of business dynamics across different ...
    James Alexander
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Future & Society
    Growth
    New Technology

    James Alexander

    James Alexander is Director of FutureAgenda.org, an open source think tank and advisory delivering foresight, strategy and innovation to some of the world’s leading organisations such as Apple, WWF and Mastercard. He is a Co-Founder of #voicefortheplanet, the coalition aimed at securing a global deal for nature. James Alexander’s passionate, inspiring and exciting sessions are ...
    Jamil Qureshi
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    Change
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Learning

    Jamil Qureshi

    Jamil is one of today’s foremost practitioners of performance enhancing psychology and is an expert in high performing teams. Jamil has enjoyed working with a rich diversity of the most talented business and sports people and teams in the world, helping six individuals get to World Number 1. Jamil’s most sought-after topics Turning Ambition into ...
    Jacob Morgan
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    Leadership

    Jacob Morgan

    Jacob is a professionally trained futurist, keynote speaker, and the international best-selling author of 5 books which focus on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience. His passion and mission is to create great leaders, engaged employees, and future-ready organizations. Jacob’s most sought-after keynote topics: Leading With Vulnerability (to Lead Through Change) The Future ...
    Inma Martinez
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    Creativity & Innovation
    Future & Society
    Growth
    New Technology

    Inma Martinez

    Inma Martinez is a technology pioneer and AI scientist advisor to leaders in business and government on the digital economy as a force for progress and societal welfare. Progressing her previous careers in investment banking and telecommunications towards technology entrepreneurship, she is recognised worldwide as one of the leading entrepreneurs who pioneered with teams at ...
    Ilenia Vidili
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    Change
    Future & Society
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Ilenia Vidili

    "There's never been a more critical time to be customer-centric"
    Hjörtur Smárason
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    Change
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Hjörtur Smárason

    Ignite Success Through Strategic Brilliance Prepare to be captivated by the ingenious mind of Hjörtur Smárason, the driving force behind Saltworks ehf. As a distinguished strategist specializing in place branding and communications, Hjörtur leverages his expertise to shape the destinies of companies, destinations, and governments. Discover how his strategic brilliance helps companies and people to ...
    Henrik Tötterman
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    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Leadership

    Henrik Tötterman

    Henrik Tötterman is an international business leader, professor and speaker with more than 20 years of experience in building organizations and managing change, both as an entrepreneur and as a business leader. He is extremely experienced in creating, implementing and adapting global strategies in a highly competitive and demanding environment. Henrik also has a lot ...
    Helena Åhman
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    Change
    Entrepreneurship
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Host & Moderator
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Helena Åhman

    Helena Åhman is a passionate observer of the human mind and expert on leadership, pressured situations, situational awareness and conflict management. She describes these phenomena through captivating stories. Her stories may involve hostage negotiators, scientists or film stars, but they are all based on solid scientific background and knowledge. Her ability to combine science, stories ...
    Heather E. McGowan
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Heather E. McGowan

    Heather E. McGowan is a forward-thinking strategist shaping the future of work. She guides leaders in preparing individuals and organizations for the post-pandemic world of work. Recent years have seen fundamental shifts in where, who, how, and why we work, transforming the very essence of work itself. McGowan excels in connecting the dots, offering deep ...
    Hayley Barnard
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    Change
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Leadership

    Hayley Barnard

    Hayley Barnard is a prominent keynote speaker, entrepreneur and consultant to top-level executives throughout the UK and Europe. She is a subject matter expert on Diversity and Inclusion, Unconscious Bias and Inclusive Leadership. Hayley is the Co-Founder of Shoal Projects Ltd and Co-Founder and Managing Director of Mix Diversity Developers. When she is not speaking ...
    Greg Williams
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Host & Moderator
    Internationalization
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Greg Williams

    Greg Williams is a globally renowned technologist, futurist and public speaker with a wealth of experience in delivering engaging, impactful and actionable presentations. Acknowledged as a leading expert in the way that technology is shaping organizations and society, this transformative trends strategist knows what’s next first and introduces organisations to the trends and technologies that ...
    Gordon Ramsay
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    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Gordon Ramsay

    Gordon Ramsay is a highly renowned British celebrity chef who owns several Michel star awarded restaurants. He is probably best known from the Channel 4 TV series Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares which proved hugely successful and was awarded a BAFTA. “I’ve had a lot of success; I’ve had failures, so I learn from the failure.” In ...
    Gavin Ingham
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    Leadership
    Sales & Marketing

    Gavin Ingham

    Gavin Ingham is a leading global business speaker. His passion is to help people to “Be More”, “Do More” & “Have More” in their businesses and their lives. He is an expert in knowing what makes high performance teams and individuals tick. Gavin has reached a worldwide audience through his online blogs, videos and articles. ...
    Gary Hamel
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    Creativity & Innovation
    Future & Society
    Leadership

    Gary Hamel

    Gary Hamel is one of the world’s most influential and iconoclastic business thinkers. He has worked with leading companies across the globe. He has been on the faculty of the London Business School for more than 30 years and is the Director of the Management Innovation eXchange. “A management innovator without peer” -Financial Times Over ...
    Gabriela Mueller Mendoza
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Host & Moderator
    Internationalization
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Gabriela Mueller Mendoza

    Gabriela Mueller Mendoza is an energetic and engaging coach trainer and professional speaker. Gabriela helps people like you, get more of what you want as a professional, more often and with less hassle. I’m committed to making a difference toward a better world. As an executive communications coach, speaker, mother, entrepreneur and v-blogger, I work ...
    Fredrik Reinfeldt
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Future & Society
    Global Affairs and Politics
    Leadership

    Fredrik Reinfeldt

    Fredrik Reinfeldt has been active in Swedish and International politics for over 25 years. As Party leader and Swedish Prime Minister, Mr Reinfeldt reinvented the Moderate Party (centre-right) and formed a four-party alliance that won two successive elections. Today Mr Reinfeldt holds Kansainväliset speeches on geopolitical situation, leadership and the need for jobreforms in Europe. ...
    Frank Garten
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    Change
    Growth
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Frank Garten

    Frank Garten is an expert on intercultural communication and management. As the author of several books on intercultural communication and a popular speaker and trainer, he knows that great workplaces are built on high-quality conversations. Frank’s most sought-after topics: Inclusion and Diversity Helping companies understand how to work better across cultures International negotiation, the tips, ...
    Erin Meyer
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Internationalization
    Leadership
    Sales & Marketing

    Erin Meyer

    Erin Meyer is a professor at INSEAD, one of the leading international business schools. Her work focuses on how the world’s most successful managers navigate the complexities of cultural differences in a global environment. She helps companies to develop organizational cultures that breed both flexibility and innovation and offers cutting-edge strategies to improve the effectiveness ...
    Ellen MacArthur
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Economy
    Entrepreneurship
    Environmental, Social & Governance ESG
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Internationalization
    Leadership
    Sales & Marketing

    Ellen MacArthur

    Dame Ellen MacArthur first hit the headlines in 2001 when she raced single-handedly non-stop around the world in the Vendée Globe when only 24 years old. After 94 days at sea, Ellen returned to a different life: she had come second in one of the hardest races in offshore sailing and the response was massive. ...
    Ed Catmull
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Growth
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Leadership
    Learning
    Teamwork

    Ed Catmull

    Ed Catmull, most notably the co-founder of Pixar, has earned immense respect in both the business and creative realms. By completely transforming the world of animation and creating one of the most original and admired companies globally, Ed Catmull’s insights are steeped in experience when it comes to leading creative organizations. Ed’s most sought-after topics: ...
    Duncan Wardle
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    Creativity & Innovation
    Leadership
    Sales & Marketing

    Duncan Wardle

    With an infectious energy and playful collaboration, Duncan pushes executives and their teams to overcome pre-conceived ideas, act more audaciously and dare to dream up the exciting new things consumers are looking for. Duncan shares a series of case studies from his time at Disney and immerses the audience in a unique set of tools ...
    Dr. Srikumar Rao
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Health & Wellbeing
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Learning

    Dr. Srikumar Rao

    Embark on a profound journey alongside exceptional entrepreneurs, professionals, and senior executives who are destined to create a lasting impact on the universe. Guiding this select group is the esteemed elite coach, Dr. Srikumar Rao, renowned for his deep understanding of life as a remarkable spiritual quest that enriches every aspect of our existence. Dr. ...
    Dr. Rana Al-Falaki
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    Change
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Dr. Rana Al-Falaki

    Dr Rana Al-Falaki walks the talk when it comes to optimal performance. As a lifetime high-achiever and high performer, she brings together her 30 years’ experience of success with thousands of clients as well as her own personal life challenges where she paid the cost for high performance without optimisation, to enable others to master ...
    Diego Antonanzas de Toledo
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    Change
    Health & Wellbeing
    Host & Moderator
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    New Technology
    Sales & Marketing

    Diego Antonanzas de Toledo

    Diego, a vibrant individual driven by boundless passion for both work and life, has dedicated his professional journey to renowned multinational brands like Siemens and Heineken. With over 15 years of experience, he has mastered the art of building powerful brand identities and delivering extraordinary user experiences through innovative and unconventional communication and marketing approaches. ...
    Daryl Woodhouse
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    Future & Society
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Host & Moderator
    Leadership
    Learning

    Daryl Woodhouse

    Daryl Woodhouse, known as The Smarter Work Pro™, is a highly-rated speaker, business adviser, leadership trainer, and executive coach specializing in optimizing work performance and preventing burnout. He equips leaders and teams with the skills and tools to work smarter, achieve more, and live happier, without overworking. Daryl’s proven methods are designed to help business ...
    Damon Hill
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    Growth
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Learning

    Damon Hill

    Damon Hill, a British former racing driver, he was the 1996 Formula One World Champion. He is the son of the late double Formula One world champion Graham Hill. Damon now works tirelessly for the British Racing Drivers’ Club and is endeavouring to retain the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. “A living F1 legend” Damon ...
    Dame Inga Beale
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI
    Economy
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Leadership
    Sales & Marketing

    Dame Inga Beale

    Inga’s presentations uncover how successful transformation means establishing a balance between tradition and history, and modernity and innovation. Moreover, she tackles breaking glass ceilings, and building inclusive environments within the workplace. Inga’s most sought-after topics: How to build an environment where people from all walks of life feel valued and can thrive at work The ...
    Dakota Robin
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    Change
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Health & Wellbeing
    Host & Moderator
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    Teamwork

    Dakota Robin

    Dakota is half Turkish half Finnish transgender man who was born in Switzerland but raised by Finnish war veterans in a small town in Finland. He was a child that never knew how to adapt to the roles of society.Dakota was different from others, which is why he had to learn how to connect with ...
    Claire Williams
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    Growth
    Host & Moderator
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Claire Williams

    Claire Williams OBE, a trailblazer in the world of Formula 1, led the Williams racing team until 2020, making her one of the only two women to ever head a Formula 1 team in the modern era. Under her guidance, Williams achieved remarkable success, finishing 3rd in the World Championship for Constructors in 2014 and ...
    Christina Stielli
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    Change
    Health & Wellbeing
    Inspiration & Motivation
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Christina Stielli

    Christina Stielli had her breakthrough as a speaker in the Swedish market after having received several awards. For more than ten years she has been one of Sweden’s most hired and valued speakers. With an initiated starting point in human behavior, teamwork in the workplace and individual responsibility in the workforce, she alternates current and ...
    Chris Gardner
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    Change
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Leadership

    Chris Gardner

    Chris Gardner is an American entrepreneur, speaker and philanthropist whose life story inspired the film “The pursuit of happiness” starring Will Smith and nominated for an Oscar. Chris Gardner is an inspirational keynote speaker and addresses audiences on how to overcome obstacles and break cycles. He is one of the most dynamic and active speakers ...
    Chris Cassidy
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    Growth
    Leadership

    Chris Cassidy

    A decorated veteran of the sea, air, land, and outer space, Captain Chris Cassidy is among the leaders of an exclusive and distinguished group of accomplished military astronauts who have made an impact on and beyond this world. Recognized for his leadership and achievements as a United States Navy SEAL and a NASA astronaut, CAPT ...
    Cathy O’Dowd
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    Growth
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership

    Cathy O’Dowd

    Cathy O’Dowd is the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, from both its north and south sides. Her first ascent of Everest happened in the midst of the chaotic events that form of the basis of the ‘true story’ behind the Hollywood movie Everest.   “The first woman ...
    Cathy Hackl
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Cathy Hackl

    Cathy Hackl is one of the most sought-after keynote technology speakers in the world. Considered one of the top women in augmented reality, virtual reality, spatial computing and innovation, she works at the intersection of future technology, strategy, and storytelling engaging audiences across the globe and across industries. Cathy Hackl is a leading tech futurist ...
    Caspar Craven
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    Growth
    Leadership

    Caspar Craven

    Big Bold Goals stretch what we believe is possible. When we set big bold goals, we also build a plan grounded in reality to achieve it. Caspar’s obsession is with what it takes to set, tackle and achieve big bold goals, and the leadership and teamwork needed to deliver them. Caspar’s most sought-after keynotes How ...
    Carl Bildt
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    Change
    Future & Society
    New Technology

    Carl Bildt

    Carl Bildt is the Chair of the Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG), an initiative that will produce a comprehensive stand on internet governance. Carl Bildt served as Sweden’s Prime Minister from 1991 to 1994 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2006 to 2014.   “Carl Bildt shares inspiring insights into Global, European and ...
    Bruce Dickinson
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    Creativity & Innovation
    Entrepreneurship
    Growth
    Leadership

    Bruce Dickinson

    Bruce Dickinson is the lead singer of Iron Maiden, a commercial pilot, brewmaster, entrepreneur and creative business thinker. Bruce was a pilot and Marketing Director for Astraeus Airlines, a company which leased aircraft to other carriers, and is the Chairman and founder of Cardiff Aviation which specialises in heavy maintenance of Airbus and Boeing commercial ...
    Belinda Parmar, OBE
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    Health & Wellbeing
    Interpersonal Skills
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Belinda Parmar, OBE

    Belinda Parmar OBE is a diversity campaigner and the CEO of The Empathy Business and a Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Defence. Belinda uses the science of empathy to change the way companies transform their organisations focusing on leadership, communications and operations. Belinda Parmar OBE and her team at The Empathy Business are the ...
    Bear Grylls
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    Change
    Health & Wellbeing
    Leadership

    Bear Grylls

    Bear Grylls has become known around the world as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. After breaking his back in three places in a parachuting accident, he fought his way to recovery, and two years later entered the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest, ...
    Ayesha Khanna
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Ayesha Khanna

    Dr. Ayesha Khanna has been a keynote speaker for the world’s largest companies, governments, and industry associations on artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities, and innovation. Ayesha Khanna – Speaking Topics Winning with AI – How innovative leaders drive growth Artificial intelligence has been called one of the most significant technologies of our time. But what ...
    Arman Alizad
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    Change
    Creativity & Innovation
    Future & Society
    Teamwork

    Arman Alizad

    Arman Alizad, the great fan of heroic tales, speaks about life through personal experiences and shares his thoughts on how he has decided to experience and see life. With his own story, he highlights a number of turning points where his own choices and attitudes have played a major role in future development. Arman has ...
    Aric Dromi
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    Change
    Company Culture
    Future & Society
    Growth
    Leadership
    New Technology

    Aric Dromi

    Step into a world of boundless possibilities guided by the visionary mind of Aric Dromi. With two decades of expertise as a strategist, futurist, and keynote speaker, Aric’s exploration takes him to the vital intersections where technology, society, and human behavior converge. Aric’s unwavering focus is on guiding organizations through the turbulent waters of disruption, ...