Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), 1997-2009; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Nobel Prize winner, veteran diplomat, and international lawyer, Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei emerged as a high-profile opposition figure in the 2011 Egyptian protests which culminated in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak. Dr. Elbaradei continues efforts to transform Egypt into a democracy that treats people with dignity and respects human rights. Previously, he headed the International Atomic Energy Agency for 12 years, and in 2005, Dr. ElBaradei and the IAEA were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. ElBaradei speaks about democratic reform, global security, the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and other subjects that draw upon his experience as an international statesman.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT:  View an interview with TIME, where Dr. ElBaradei discusses security, the Iraq war and Iran, or view his Nobel Lecture or his address at MIT.

45th Vice President of the United States; Nobel Peace Laureate; Senior Advisor to Google; Board of Directors, Apple; Chairman, Generation Investment Management; Chairman, Current TV; Chairman, The Climate Reality Project ; Bestselling Author

A political, business, and environmental visionary recognized around the world as one of humanity’s leading minds, Vice President Al Gore offers a unique perspective on national and international affairs. Referred by TIME Magazine as “a businessman who is out to change the world,” Vice President Gore’s status as a leader in global politics, technology and business influences his positions as Senior Advisor to Google and member of the Board of Directors of Apple. In addition, he is Chairman of Generation Investment Management, an asset-management company incorporating sustainability values into the financial-services world, and a senior partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Silicon Valley’s preeminent venture firm. He also co-founded Current TV, an Emmy-Award winning cable news and information channel.

One of the most powerful champions of environmental awareness in America today, Vice President Gore continues to lead the campaign to educate the world on climate change, most recently launching an exciting new global campaign, "The Climate Reality Project." One of his best-selling books on climate change, An Inconvenient Truth, was turned into a critically acclaimed documentary which won two Oscar awards.

Pioneering Scientific Researcher; Founder, Chairman and President of the J. Craig Venter Institute; Founder and CEO of Synthetic Genomics Inc.

Most well-known for his visionary contributions in sequencing the first draft of human genome and first complete human genome sequence, Dr. Venter is regarded as one of the leading scientists of the 21st century for his invaluable contributions in genomic research. From positively impacting human health and better treating disease to enabling a better understanding of the environment and potentially creating new biological sources of energy, Dr. Venter illuminates how the field of genomics has the power to transform the world around us. Dr. Venter was awarded the 2008 National Medal of Science from President Obama. In 2007 and 2008, Dr. Venter was named one of Time Magazine’s “Most Influential People” in the Scientists and Thinkers category and was also listed among Foreign Policy’s “Public Intellectuals.”

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT! Watch Dr. Venter's Recent 60 Minutes interview.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Is Craig Venter going to save the planet? in The Washington Post

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Venter spoke before a crowd of 2,000+ attendees at the 24th Season of the University of Buffalo's Distinguished Speakers Series, and received glowing feedback: "Dr. Venter was a terrific, giving guest - a wonderful, fascinating, thought-provoking speaker with sensational visuals. Dr. Venter presented a Master Class to the audience!"

MIT Professor; Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency; Former Undersecretary, U.S. Department of Energy; Board of Directors, Cheniere Energy

Former Undersecretary for the U.S. Department of Energy, John Deutch is world renowned in studies on energy and the environment. Mr. Deutch has published over 140 technical publications in physical chemistry, as well as numerous publications on technology, energy, international security, and public policy issues. In his speeches Dr. Deutch brings his academic training and government experience to cover topics as diverse as world security, technology and energy.

Emmy-Nominated Actor; Television Host; Environmental Activist

When it comes to taking personal responsibility for the environment, few individuals can match the record of actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. Known for turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, Mr. Begley Jr. sits on the board of countless environmental groups and hosts his own TV show, espousing a true belief in the power of “green living.”

Chief of Staff to Congressman, Senator, and Vice President Al Gore ; Deputy Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton ; Campaign Manager for Howard Dean's 2004 Presidential Campaign ; Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University

For three decades Roy Neel has been at the center of some of history's most extraordinary events, and helped deal with some of the country's most challenging crises. He served as Chief of Staff to Congressman, Senator, and Vice President Al Gore, as well as Deputy Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton. Roy directed the unprecedented, extraordinary Presidential transition for Gore in 2000, through the historic Florida recount. He was campaign manager for Howard Dean's remarkable run for the White House in 2004. Neel currently serves as Chief of Staff for Al Gore's highly visible global warming activities and helped found the Climate Project, Gore's program to train thousands of climate change messengers throughout the world. Roy brings memorable stories and startling predictions about our nation's political and economic future in an uncertain world. He's thoughtful and insightful, with a critical eye toward the powerful and the process.

Director, White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy (2009 to 2011); Former Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ; Distinguished Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress; Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group

For over a quarter of a century, Carol Browner has been at the forefront of the United States’ environmental and energy polices. As President Clinton’s EPA Administrator and as President Obama’s "Energy Czar," Browner has negotiated, developed, proposed and implemented U.S. policy affecting global energy, environment, public health and business matters.

Today, Browner provides her expertise through dual roles in the business and policymaking arenas and serves as a Senior Counselor at Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategy firm.