technology Speakers

Acclaimed for his ability to put people and purpose at the heart of business, Hubert Joly rebuilt Best Buy into one of the nation’s favorite employers while dramatically growing the company’s stock price.

"Don't trust your gut: use data to predict and shape the future." – Laszlo Bock

President Barack Obama’s chief economist Jason Furman helped guide the United States through a tumultuous period of recession, unemployment and instability. He offers an incisive insider’s exploration of the geoeconomic outlook, business trends and the future of globalism. 

At some time, someone somewhere is going to disrupt your entire industry. Shouldn't it be you? Luke Williams, author and globally recognized authority on disruptive innovation, reveals a way of thinking that has the power to transform your...

Having led some of America’s most distinguished and recognizable companies during a storied business career that includes executive roles at GE, 3M and Boeing, Jim McNerney provides insight on topics such as the competitive advantage created by innovation, leading and...

Steve Case is one of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs—a pioneer who made the Internet part of everyday life and orchestrated the largest corporate merger in history.

Providing historical insights into current realities, Nancy Koehn helps leaders navigate the non-stop turbulence of the business landscape, and inspires organizations and individuals to become more resilient, more courageous, and more effective in pursuit of their mission.

A relentless transformational leader who navigated shifting economic and marketplace realities to reinvent IBM, Lou Gerstner personifies today's global corporate leader: visionary, strategic, determined and intensely focused.

A four-star Army general who led the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, Gen. Keith Alexander, USA (Ret.) played a pivotal role in securing the United States and our Allies for the past decade.

A specialist in leading effectively and operating in complexity, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, USA (Ret.) shares experienced insight on security in a multifaceted geopolitical environment, the 21st-century challenges facing the U.S., and capturing innovation.

Having led an industrial titan through a digital revolution that upended traditional assumptions, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Jeff Immelt motivates organizations to embrace change and shares firsthand lessons on how to cultivate innovation.

Appointed as the first Chief Technology Officer of the United States, Aneesh Chopra clearly outlines ways technology can spur innovation, strengthen America’s competitiveness in the world, and solve the vexing problems facing the domains of health care, education,...

A trusted senior international statesman and leader, Anders Fogh Rasmussen offers actionable solutions to global challenges and identifies opportunities for successful cooperation across borders and industries.    

"We have seen over the last decade how the early stages of the low-carbon energy transition have driven job growth, and modernizing our energy system must be a central component of our economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis."...

Naomi Bagdonas empowers leaders to build more innovative, collaborative, and joyful work cultures (and lives).

Global thought leader and renowned expert on energy development and technology innovation, Andy Karsner emphasizes the key role of entrepreneurial spirit for economic competitiveness, global security and environmental sustainability.

An innovative leader who has transformed information technology for global brands and the federal government, Tony Scott shares leading approaches to digital modernization and enterprise cybersecurity.

Ted Leonsis champions the uncommon belief that happiness drives success in business.

With an extraordinary record and breadth of public service, success and experience, Tom Ridge has become one of the most respected and top international security experts in the world.