Executive Chairman, CognitiveScale; Managing Director, The Entrepreneurs’ Fund; Chairman, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas/San Antonio; Former General Manager, IBM Watson; Expert on Machine Intelligence and Digital Disruption |
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We are on the cusp of a dramatically different world brought on by the super convergence of Intelligent machines, Cloud, Big Data Analytics and the Internet of Things. Manoj Saxena, a leading practitioner and investor at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing, reveals his knowledge of how technology will drive business model shifts, impact the future of enterprise IT, and drive Talent wars. Speeches
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Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London and Current Visiting Professor at MIT |
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A leading expert on human decision-making, optimism and emotion, neuroscientist Tali Sharot combines research in psychology, behavioral economics and neuroscience to reveal the forces that shape our decisions, beliefs and inaccurate expectations of the future—and how those can be altered (or sustained). |
Business Trends Expert; Best-Selling Author; and Founder and CEO, Karrikins Group |
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In his highly customized presentations, Peter Sheahan helps audiences around the globe identify and profit from the newest and hottest business trends taking the marketplace by storm and how to spot potential new market opportunities to gain the competitive advantage in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced world. Speeches
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Best-Selling Author, Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries |
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A best-selling author and entrepreneur, Peter Sims shatters conventional thinking on innovation and creativity by proving that it is small, methodical steps—rather than conventional planning, analytical thinking and linear problem solving—that lead to game changing outcomes. Speeches
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Innovative Tech Leader; CEO, shift7; Third Chief Technology Officer of the United States (2014–2017); Former Vice President of New Business Development at Google (2003–2014) |
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A pioneer in her field, Megan Smith understands that the future of technology is already here. She shares her catalytic, entrepreneurial, and innovative vision—which has transformed both the public and private sectors—with your organization. Topics:
Achievement - Business, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Managing/Leading It, Corporate Culture, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Current Events, Human Resource Issues, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Innovation, Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Peak Performance, Social Media/New Media, Teamwork, Workforce Issues
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Rice University Professor and Author of Stretch: Unlock the Power of Less - and Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined |
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Rooted in science, brought to life with powerful stories, and delivered in an informative and entertaining way, bestselling author and distinguished Rice University business school professor Scott Sonenshein teaches a powerful mindset for doing more with less to help companies succeed, enable professionals to achieve, and teach people to thrive. Speeches
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Achievement - Business, Achievement - Personal, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Living with It, Change: Managing/Leading It, Corporate Culture, Creativity, Innovation, Inspiring Lives , Leadership, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Teamwork
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With her trademark wit and energy, inspirational teacher Agapi Stassinopoulos shares her principles for empowerment and success for both businesses and individuals. Speeches
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Corporate Curator and Provocateur, Prophet and Author of Look at More: A Proven Approach to Innovation, Growth and Change |
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With over 20 years of experience transforming Fortune 50 companies and armed with a reputation as one of the most disruptive and effective advisors to business today, Andy Stefanovich believes companies must reorient their focus toward creativity and innovation in order to sustain strategic growth. Speeches
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Global Marketing Officer, Procter & Gamble (2001-2008); Author, Unleashing the Innovators: How Mature Companies Find New Life with Startups and Grow: How Ideals Power Growth and Profit at the World’s Greatest Companies |
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One of the world's most respected business executives, Jim Stengel reveals the secrets to fostering rapid innovation in order to more meaningfully connect brands and people on a global scale. Speeches
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