Founder, The William J. Clinton Foundation; 42^nd President of the United States of America

William Jefferson Clinton, the first Democratic president in six decades to be elected twice, led the U.S. to the longest economic expansion in American history, including the creation of more than 22 million jobs. President Clinton’s core values ... More >

Secretary-General of the United Nations,
1997-2006; Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, 2001; Board of Directors, United Nations Foundation; Chairman of the Board of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa; Li Ka Shing Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy; United Nations-Arab League Special Envoy to Syria

As the world’s most prominent diplomat, Kofi Annan has been a powerful voice on issues of human rights, international cooperation, and in the fight against HIV/AIDS. A skilled leader during a difficult era, Secretary-General Annan provides powerful ... More >

Minister of Defense of Israel (2007-2012); Prime Minister of Israel (1999-2001); Most Decorated Soldier in Israel's History

Prime Minister Barak’s political, educational and military backgrounds give him a unique perspective for assessing the key challenges of world terror, international diplomacy, globalization and the free world in the 21st century. More >

45th Vice President of the United States; Nobel Peace Laureate; Board of Directors, Apple; Chairman, Generation Investment Management; 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 ... More >

46th Vice President of the United States; Secretary of Defense; Congressman, House Leadership; White House Chief of Staff; Former Chairman and CEO of Halliburton

For over 40 years, Dick Cheney has served at the highest levels of the US Government and private sector. As White House Chief of Staff in the aftermath of Watergate and America’s withdrawal from Vietnam, Wyoming’s Congressman and a member ... More >

75th United States Secretary of the Treasury

 As the 75th secretary of the treasury, Timothy F. Geithner played a central role in formulating U.S. domestic and international economic policy during President Obama's first term. He was a principal architect of the president's strategy to avert ... More >

Charles W. Eliot University Professor, Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government ; Director, White House National Economic Council, 2009-2010 ; President, Harvard University, 2001-2006 ; Secretary of the Treasury, 1999-2001 ; Chief Economist of the World Bank, 1991-1993

Larry Summers is one of the most distinguished voices on issues ranging from the global economy to education to the role of the United States in the world. He served in the Obama Administration as Director of the White House National Economic Council, ... More >

Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media

Steve Forbes is chairman, CEO, and editor in chief at Forbes Media and an internationally respected authority in the worlds of economics, finance, and corporate leadership. With the economy at the forefront of conversation on a global level, Forbes offers ... More >

President of Mexico (2006-2012); Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Felipe Calderón is the 56th President of Mexico. Establishing economic reform as a top priority of his administration, Calderón implemented policies that catapulted Mexico into a powerful player in the global economy. As ... More >

Chancellor of Germany, 1998-2005

As Germany influences the future of both the European Union and the Euro, there is no leader better positioned than Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder to speak on the central issues affecting the EU and the global economy. He remains vastly popular ... More >

Chief of Staff to President Obama, 2011-2012; Vice Chair, Chairman of the Midwest Region, and head of the Office of Corporate Responsibility for JP Morgan Chase, 2004-2011; Secretary of Commerce under President Clinton, 1997-2000

As Chief of Staff in the Obama administration, Bill Daley was instrumental in developing the American Jobs Act, brokered an agreement to reduce the deficit by over $2 trillion, and played a central role in passing historic trade agreements. Well-known ... More >

United States Senator from Connecticut (1988-2012)

A thoughtful legislator. A principled man. An effective leader. This is the reputation that Joe Lieberman has earned himself after four terms as the representative of Connecticut in the United States Senate. Perhaps best known as the Democratic candidate ... More >

U.S. Senator from Texas (1993-2012); Member, Bank of America’s Global Advisory Council; Member, Campaign to Fix the Debt Congressional Fiscal Leadership Council; Senior Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

The first—and only—woman elected to represent Texas in the United States Senate, Kay Bailey Hutchison has been a passionate and commanding force in American politics. Once ranked the 28th most conservative Senate member by ... More >

U.S. Senator from Maine (1994-2012); Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives (1978-1994)

Olympia Snowe’s dedicated work for over three decades has garnered her nationwide recognition as a leading policymaker in Washington. The Washington Post summed up Senator Snowe's powerful legacy as a politician "with several historic distinctions ... More >

Prime Minister of Greece (2009-2011); Foreign Minister of Greece (1999-2004); President of Socialist International (2006-Present); Visiting Fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics

As Prime Minister of Greece from October 2009 to November 2011, George Papandreou has been at the forefront of the global financial crisis. Named as one of Foreign Policy magazine’s “Top 100 Global Thinkers” in 2010 for “making ... More >

Founder, Wikipedia; U.S. Internet Entrepreneur and Wiki Pioneer; One of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”; Wikipedia is the 5th Most Popular Website in the World

Today Wikipedia is the 5th Most Popular Website in the WORLD, and Leading Technology Futurist and Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales is one of the most sought after visionaries in business and technology. Named one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential ... More >

National Chair, Organizing for Action; White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (2009-2011); 2012 Campaign Manager for President Obama

As the campaign manager for President Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, Jim Messina revolutionized the way that political campaigns reach voters, transforming how politics, technology and innovation influence each other. Messina spearheaded what Politico ... More >

Member of President Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (Present); Member of Secretary Hillary Clinton’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board (Present); Member of President Obama's Economic Recovery Advisory Board (Feb. 2009 - Feb. 2011); National Economic Advisor to President Clinton, 1995-1996 ; First Female Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, 1993-1995 ; First Female Dean, London Business School, 2002-2006; S.K. and Angela Chan Professor of Global Management, Haas School of Business, Present

Former Chairwoman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors, a dean at two top-ranked business schools and a board member of four multinational companies, Dr. Laura D'Andrea Tyson continues to be a key voice in the most dynamic and critical debates ... More >

Vice Chairman of BlackRock Inc. (effective 10/2012); Chairman, Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank 2010 – 2012; Financial Stability Board (FSB), 2007-2012, Named Vice-Chairman in 2011; Former Swiss Governor of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); Member, Group of Thirty; Former Partner, Moore Capital Management; Senior Visiting Fellow, University of Oxford

Not only is Philipp Hildebrand "a thinker and strategist," according to the Financial Times, "many economists and policymakers argue that his bold moves and non-bureaucratic mindset are just what is needed amid the economic turmoil." Philipp ... More >

2012 Republican Presidential Candidate; United States Senator from Pennsylvania, 1995-2007

A passionate champion of America’s founding principles, Senator Rick Santorum's impressive presidential campaign positioned him as a leading voice of the Republican Party. Senator Santorum began his presidential campaign as a dark-horse candidate, ... More >

15 Time NBA All Star Player; Media Personality, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

Few individuals ever become iconic enough to be known by one name–Shaq. A revered cultural icon, Shaquille O’Neal is best known for an NBA career spanning nearly two decades and earning him the sport’s highest honors. The four-time ... More >

Lead Singer of U2; Co-Founder of DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa)

Bono uses his rock star status to raise awareness about the crises in Africa: unpayable debts, uncontrolled spread of AIDS, and the unfair trade rules which keep Africans poor. In 2002, Bono co-founded DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) to raise public ... More >

First Deputy Managing Director, IMF 2006-2011 ; Co-Director, Aspen Institute’s Program on the Global Economy ; Director, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER); Advisory Board Member, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) ; Former Vice Chairman, JPMorgan Investment Bank; Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Johns Hopkins University’s Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies

John Lipsky’s service at the International Monetary Fund coincided with the onset of the greatest economic and financial challenges faced yet by the rapidly globalizing world. Having served as the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director between ... More >

Bestselling Author, FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS; Co-star, FREAKONOMICS Documentary ; FREAKONOMICS Spent 4 Years on The New York Times Bestseller List, With More Than 4 Million Copies Sold Worldwide; The Popular FREAKONOMICS Blog is Hosted Exclusively on The New York Times Website

Co-Author of the Phenomenal Bestselling Business Books FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS, and winner of the highly esteemed John Bates Clark Medal as the most influential economist in America under the age of 40, Steven D. Levitt works with businesses ... More >

Bestselling Author, Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics; Freakonomics still on The New York Times Bestseller List after 7 years; Host of Freakonomics RADIO; Co-star, Freakonomics Documentary ; Editor-in-Chief, Freakonomics Blog

An award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality, Stephen J. Dubner is the co-author of the International Bestselling Business Books Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics. Originally published in the U.S. in 2005, Freakonomics instantly ... More >

Member of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System (2006-2011); Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and Executive Secretary of the National Economic Council (2002 to 2006); Vice President and Executive Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, Morgan Stanley & Co. (1995-2002) ; Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution

Kevin Warsh played a significant role in stabilizing the economy during the financial crisis. His authoritative and credible presentations on both domestic and international economic issues are helping audiences and corporations understand how U.S. ... More >

Chairman & CEO, The Walt Disney Company (1984-2005); Owner and Non-Executive Chairman, The Topps Company, Inc.; Founder & CEO, The Tornante Company

Michael Eisner teaches audiences how to develop corporate creativity and strategically invest in innovation, based on his experiences as CEO of Disney and as Founder of The Tornante Company, a fund to invest in and develop companies in the media and ... More >

Co-Founder and President of the Board of Trustees of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate ; Trustee, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Distinguished Professor and Mentor, University of Massachusetts; Advocate for Historic Healthcare Legislation

With broad experience in public service, the practice of law and non-profit Board service, Victoria Reggie Kennedy is recognized as an authority on strategy, communications and governance. A highly sought after and dynamic public speaker, Mrs. Kennedy ... More >

ABC News correspondent; Host of The Barbara Walters Specials ; Creator, Co-host and Executive Producer of ABC Daytime’s The View

Barbara Walters’ ground-breaking exclusive interviews with world leaders and her enterprising reporting have made her one of the most highly acclaimed journalists on television. In her lively and colorful appearances, Walters shares the insights ... More >

Curator of TEDMED; Entrepreneur and Technology Pioneer; President, Walker Digital; Founder, Priceline.com

Jay Walker is a technology pioneer who turns new ideas into BIG opportunities. One of America's best-known business inventors and entrepreneurs, he has founded multiple successful startup companies that today serve more than 75 million customers. Whether ... More >

Iconic Visionary of the Women's Movement; Co-Founder, National Women’s Political Caucus; Co-Founder, Ms. Magazine

Gloria Steinem remains an iconic and inspiring voice, and one of the most visible symbols of the women's movement. Ms. Steinem continues to be an ever-present and sought-after speaker on all fronts of social activism. More >

Lead political anchor for CNN and anchor, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer ; Former Senior White House correspondent for CNN; Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

One of the most insightful journalists in America today, Wolf Blitzer draws on his unique international breadth of experience and depth of understanding when discussing the issues facing Washington and the world today. More >

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 1977-1979; United States Congressman, 1973-1977; Mayor of Atlanta, 1982-1990; Co-Founding Principal and Chairman, GoodWorks International

Ambassador, Congressman, Mayor, humanitarian, ordained minister, international businessman, and sports enthusiast, Andrew Young has been serving and shaping our country for almost 50 years. More >

United States Senator from Tennessee, 1994-2002; Host, Fred Thompson's America (syndicated radio show)

Fred Thompson is one of the most respected and visible figures speaking out on the important challenges facing America today. Senator Thompson’s uniquely American life has been marked not only by recognizing opportunity when it arose, but by answering ... More >

Award-Winning Actor; Social Activist & Humanitarian; Front Line Special Envoy (An International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders)

Endeared to audiences nation-wide for his seven-year run as President Bartlet on NBC’s award-winning series The West Wing, Martin Sheen uses his dynamic presence and celebrity status to lend an inspired voice to political and humanitarian causes ... More >

Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan; Founder & Chair, King Hussein Foundation; Founding Member, Global Zero (international initiative working towards the elimination of all nuclear weapons worldwide)

Her Majesty Queen Noor is an international humanitarian, activist and an outspoken voice on issues of global peace-building, nuclear non-proliferation, women's empowerment, and cross-cultural understanding. She is actively involved in a number of international ... More >

Iconic Political Strategist; Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush; Bestselling Author, Courage and Consequence ; Fox News Contributor & WSJ Columnist

With over two decades of experience in the political arena, Karl Rove is an iconic political strategist, whose provocative and robust knowledge of the major political issues of the day have made him one of the most sought-after political pundits of our ... More >

18th Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, 2003-2007; U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1995-2007; Heart-Lung Transplant Surgeon; Leading Voice on the Healthcare Debate; Founder, Vanderbilt Multiorgan Transplant Center; Co-chair, Partnership for a Healthier America; Founder, Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE); Chairman, Harvard Medical School Board of Fellows; Board Member, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund; Board Member, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Board Member, Kaiser Family Foundation

Uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges and solutions in healthcare policy, Senator Bill Frist is consistently recognized among the most influential leaders in American healthcare. Both a nationally recognized heart and lung transplant surgeon and ... More >

Visionary Innovator Merging Global Brands and Superstar Musicians

When Fortune 500 companies need to reenergize or reinvent a lagging brand, they call Steve Stoute. In addition to marrying cultural icons with blue-chip marketers (Beyoncé for Tommy Hilfiger's True Star fragrance, and Justin Timberlake for "lovin' ... More >

Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Global Democracy Strategy, 2005-2009 ; Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Near East and North African Affairs, 2002–2005 ; Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Democracy, Human Rights, and International Operations, 2001–2002

An expert on U.S. foreign policy around the globe and a top White House adviser on Middle Eastern issues, Elliott Abrams has served in major foreign policy positions for two Republican U.S. Presidents, George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan.   More >

Apollo 11 Astronaut ; One of the First Two People to Walk on the Moon; Advocate for Space Tourism

A living hero, an American patriot and a space pioneer, Buzz Aldrin is a reminder of the adventurous spirit of our country and stands as one of the bravest explorers of all time. 2008 marked NASA's 50th Anniversary and 2009 marks the 40th Anniversary ... More >

Creator & Co-Writer, THE 99

Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa is a Kuwaiti clinical psychologist and creator of THE 99, the first group of comic superheroes born of an Islamic archetype. THE 99 has received positive attention from the world’s media. Recently, Forbes named THE 99 as one ... More >

Author, RESET: How This Crisis Can Restore Our Values and Renew America ; Visionary, media icon and entrepreneur ; Bestselling novelist; Host, public radio’s Studio 360

“It’s the end of the world as we’ve known it,” Kurt Andersen writes in Reset, “but it isn’t the end of the world.” In this smart and refreshingly hopeful new book, Andersen–a brilliant analyst and synthesizer ... More >

Andrew Young: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 1977-1979; United States Congressman, 1973-1977; Mayor of Atlanta, 1982-1990; Co-Founding Principal and Chairman, GoodWorks International; Martin Luther King, III: Civil Rights Activist; Global Humanitarian; Political Leader

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Attorney General of the United States, 2001-2005; United States Senator, 1995-2001; Governor of Missouri, 1985-1993

As Attorney General during one of the most turbulent times in American history, John Ashcroft is a uniquely positioned expert on leadership, and other issues currently facing the nation. More >

Co-Authors, Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won (ultimately these are pioneering lessons for the business world & life)

How can understanding strategies and myths from the multi-billion dollar sports world help your business? This question is answered by Tobias Moskowitz , an award-winning economist with a passion for sports, and L. Jon Wertheim, a leading sports journalist ... More >

Former U.S. Trade Representative 1996-2001; Board Member, America China Foundation; Board of Directors of the American Express Company; The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.; Intel Corporation; Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.; and the Council on Foreign Relations

Known globally as the architect and negotiator of China’s WTO agreement, Ambassador Barshefsky is one of the world’s experts on China. With two decades of experience, she offers highly expert, in-depth knowledge about conducting business ... More >

Global Human Rights Advocate ; Nominee, 2008 Nobel Peace Prize

Ingrid Betancourt was the longest female hostage held in captivity and also the most recalled one. A global symbol of freedom and human resistance in the face of the toughest of adversaries, her fight for democracy, freedom and peace has been a ... More >

Sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations, 1992-1997

Utilizing the power of the United Nations to promote and maintain peace across the globe, Boutros Boutros-Ghali has had a long association with international affairs as a diplomat, jurist, scholar and widely published author. More >

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 ; Bloomberg Government, Advisory Board; Export-Import Bank, Advisory Committee

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 ... More >

Fox News Contributor; Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs; Attorney, International Finance Corporation and White & Case, LLP; Founder and Chairman, KeepAmericaSafe.com; Chairman of the Board, Institute for the Study of War

Liz Cheney is a highly sought-after political commentator whose experiences in the government, private sector and American politics over the last 20 years have given her a unique insight into a wide range of critical issues facing the United States today. ... More >

Bestselling Author; Former Co-host CNN’s Crossfire Sunday; 6th Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities

Called “the really indispensable Cheney” by columnist George Will, Lynne Cheney enlivens audiences and lights up TV screens while arguing for the need to teach America’s story fully and fairly. As chairman of the National Endowment ... More >

Author, Now It's My Turn: A Daughter’s Chronicle of Political Life; Director of Vice Presidential Operations for Bush-Cheney 2004

A key adviser on two presidential campaigns with a lifetime of first-hand political experience, Mary Cheney offers a unique and compelling perspective on American politics. More >

Secretary of Homeland Security, 2005-2009

Leader and statesman, Michael Chertoff came to the job of 2nd Secretary of Homeland Security with a background heavy with experience in fighting terrorism, having served as the head of the Justice Department's criminal division in the months after Sept. ... More >

Co-Author of the Bestselling Book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives ; Physician and Social Scientist expert in Healthcare and in Social Networks; Professor in the Departments of Health Care Policy, Medicine, and Sociology at Harvard

Dr. Nicholas Christakis is a professor at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School who has done groundbreaking research on social networks. He is the co-author of the bestselling book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks. His ... More >

Senior Advisor for Comcast Corporation, Present; Former Pentagon Spokesperson; ABC Commentator; Contributor to the Tony Kornheiser Show on ESPN Radio

A Senior Advisor for Comcast Corporation and on-air commentator for ABC, Torie Clarke has advised some of the nation’s best-known executives. Best known to the public as the chief spokesperson for the Pentagon on 9/11 and the beginning of the Iraq ... More >

67th Secretary of State of the United States, 2009 -2013; United States Senator (NY), 2001-2009; First Lady of the United States, 1993-2001

Hillary Rodham Clinton served as the 67th Secretary of State of the United States-----from January 21, 2009 until February 1, 2013----- after nearly four decades in public service as an advocate, attorney, First Lady, and Senator. More >

Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc; Chairman, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS

Kenneth Cole has built a 150 store-strong retail empire, uniting his fashion instincts and business acumen with his philanthropic convictions. Mr. Cole’s influence reaches far beyond the world of fashion – he has been a dynamic advocate for ... More >

Board-certified Radiologist; Author of A World WIthout Cancer

Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D. is a board certified radiologist, teaching professional, and national advocate for the prevention of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Her recent book, A World Without Cancer: The Making of a New World and the Real Promise of ... More >

52nd Governor of New York State

Known as an intellectual, passionate, and challenging voice for democracy, social responsibility, and diversity, Governor Mario Cuomo reminds us of our collective American legacy. More >

Anchor-at-Large, TODAY and NBC News National/International Correspondent; Emmy Award-Winning Journalist ; Co-anchor, Dateline NBC

Co-anchor and esteemed journalist Ann Curry, of NBC’s Today, is one of the most visible and personable female broadcasters in America. Her belief in the power of knowledge and the importance of service echo through her work, allowing her to impact ... More >

Chairman of JP Morgan/Brookings Institution Global Cities Initiative ; Director, The Coca Cola Company ; Mayor of Chicago, 1989-2011 ; “Widely Viewed as the Nation’s Top Urban Executive” - TIME; Of Counsel to the International law firm, Katten Muchin Rosenman

As one of the world’s most celebrated mayors, Richard M. Daley has found ways to spread his message of global commerce through urban innovation since leaving his Chicago post. Recently named senior advisor to JP Morgan Chase and chairman of the ... More >

CNBC Contributor ; Founder, Democracy for America ; Chairman, Democratic National Committee, 2005-2009; Architect of the “50-State Strategy”; 2004 Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for President ; Governor of Vermont, 1991-2003

Howard Dean is a revolutionary political strategist, whose game-changing implementation of a new era of politics - based on grassroots support and cutting edge internet technology -fundamentally altered the way campaigns are run in America. His tenure ... More >

Renowned Defense Attorney; Bestselling Author; Professor at Harvard Law School

Hailed by Newsweek as one of the “most distinguished defenders of individual rights,” Alan Dershowitz continues to challenge audiences with his thought-provoking perspectives on today’s foremost social, legal, and ethical issues. More >

Member of President Obama's Economic Advisory Panel ; 27th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission; Former Chairman and CEO, New York Stock Exchange; Former, U.S. Undersecretary of State

As one of the members of President Obama's high-profile Economic Recovery Advisory Board, and with his experience as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is perhaps the most important rule-making authority for U.S. financial markets, ... More >

President, Elizabeth Edwards Foundation

To honor the life and legacy of her mother Elizabeth Edwards, Cate Edwards created the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation which is dedicated to enriching students and communities through acts of public service, and empowering youth to be advocates for social ... More >

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

For the past two decades, Nobel Laureate Mohamed ElBaradei has played a key role in the most high-stakes conflicts of our time. Unique in maintaining credibility in the Arab world and the West alike, Dr. ElBaradei has emerged as a singularly independent, ... More >

The Only Press Secretary in United States History to be Appointed by Two Presidents (President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush), 1987-1992

Few are better qualified to comment on the Presidency than the legendary Marlin Fitzwater, who stood next to two Presidents (Reagan and Bush Sr.) during cold war summits, economic downturns, and eight military conflicts. He gave over 850 press briefings ... More >

President and Publisher, ForbesWoman; Host, Success with Moira Forbes; Founder, Forbes Executive Women’s Board

An expert on today's professional woman, Moira Forbes, President and Publisher of ForbesWoman brings her savvy business perspective to the podium on a variety of issues relating to today's socioeconomic landscape and the affect women have on it. More >

Co-Author of the Much Heralded Book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives ; One of Foreign Policy's "Top 100 Global Thinkers"; Professor in the School of Medicine and the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California; Harvard PhD and Expert on Social Networks, Behavioral Economics and Genopolitics; Fellow, John Simon Guggenheim Foundation

Dr. James Fowler is an expert on social networks, behavioral economics and genopolitics (the study of the genetic basis of political behavior. Dr. Fowler is the co-author of the Bestselling Book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks ... More >

Wife of Vicente Fox, President of Mexico, 2000-2006; President, Vamos México Foundation, 2003-Present

A powerful voice on women’s issues and social responsibility, Marta de Fox has played an active role in Mexico’s democratization, and offers audiences unique insight into the challenges facing Latin America. She has also dedicated her life ... More >

President of Mexico, 2000-2006

A visionary leader with a deep understanding of the economic and social challenges facing Latin America, President Vicente Fox is one of the world’s most important voices on the contemporary geopolitical landscape and the role of business in the ... More >

Robert M. Beren Professor of Economics, Harvard University; Faculty Director, Education Innovation Laboratory at Harvard University; Awarded the Mac-Arthur Foundation Genius Award; Economist Magazine: "One of the Top Young Economists in the World"; FORTUNE Magazine: "40 under 40 Most Influential People in Business" ; Collaborator on the Bestselling Book Freakonomics

Award-Winning Harvard Economist, Education Activist and collaborator on the Bestselling book Freakonomics Roland Fryer is a superstar. He has concrete solutions for fixing failing schools in America, and is on a mission to make a difference. Named a ... More >

Assistant to President George W. Bush for Policy & Strategic Planning, 2005-2006; Assistant to the President for Speechwriting and Policy Advisor, 2002-2005; Washington Post Op-Ed Columnist; Former Senior Fellow, U.S. Council on Foreign Relations; Senior Advisor, ONE

Michael Gerson is a nationally syndicated columnist who appears twice weekly in the Washington Post and in nearly 100 other newspapers. He is the author of Heroic Conservatism (HarperOne, 2007) and co-author of City of Man: Religion and Politics in a ... More >

One of the Inspiring Voices of the Arab Spring - Moving Millions Toward Freedom ; Head of Marketing of Google Middle East & North Africa (1998-2011)

Wael Ghonim is an extraordinary individual, an activist who has been dramatically transforming one of the most influential countries in the Arab region. Ghonim is redesigning Egypt’s place in the world—and the world’s relationship to ... More >

Longtime Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama ; Contributor to MSNBC and NBC News; Senior Advisor, President Obama's 2012 Reelection Campaign, Present; White House Press Secretary, 2009-2011

A top advisor to President Obama for nearly a decade and senior advisor for his 2012 reelection campaign, Robert Gibbs offers audiences a unique perspective on the top political issues affecting our country. Gibbs provides robust insights into ... More >

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, 2003-2008

Dan Gillerman was appointed Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations in 2003, the first time that Israel nominated someone from the private sector to this post. Armed with eloquent English and an understanding of the media rules of the game, Ambassador ... More >

Astronaut; United States Senator (Ohio), 1974-1999

John Glenn draws upon his extraordinary life experiences – as an astronaut, corporate executive and Senator – to illuminate audiences with the values, leadership and bravery that our age craves. More >

World-Renowned Conservationist; Founder, Jane Goodall Institute; United Nations Messenger of Peace

In the more than 50 years since she began studying chimpanzees in Africa, Dr. Jane Goodall established her identity as a tireless advocate for environmental stewardship. More >

Senior Vice President, Shalem Center; Koret Distinguished Fellow, Shalem Center in Jerusalem; National Jewish Book Award Winning Author ; Columnist, Jerusalem Post; Contributor, New York Times ; Founding Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism

Dr. Daniel Gordis is widely cited on matters pertaining to Israel. Professor Alan Dershowitz has called him “one of Israel’s most thoughtful observers,” while Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic has written, “If you asked me, ‘of ... More >

Advocate, Author, Photographer, Mother; Mental Health Policy Advisor to President Clinton; Founder of Tennessee Voices for Children; Co-Founder and Chair of Families for the Homeless

Named one of the Ten Most Admired Women in the World, Tipper Gore has dedicated her life to public service. She is a hands-on advocate for issues related to mental health, homelessness, and community values. More >

Adviser, Mitt Romney's Economic Policy Team; Dean, Columbia Business School; Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors under President George W. Bush, 2001-2003

An economic advisor to Presidents, a well-respected Dean and Professor, R. Glenn Hubbard has been the architect of policies that affect millions. He was recently one of the leading economic advisers on Mitt Romney’s Economic Policy Team who ... More >

Worldwide Vice Chair, Burson-Marsteller; Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, 2005-2007; Counselor to President George W. Bush, 2001-2002

Ambassador Karen Hughes serves as Burson-Marsteller’s Worldwide Vice Chair. She is a trusted counselor to corporate, nonprofit and political leaders providing strategic communications, corporate positioning and messaging advice. She has also ... More >

United States Ambassador to the State of Israel, 1995-1997; 2000-2001; Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs, 1997-2000; Vice President and Director for Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution

Ambassador Martin Indyk was an active participant in the dramatic Middle East Peace Process that grabbed the world’s attention and played a leading role in building bridges to peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. More >

Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Kennedy Center Honoree (1999); National Medal of Arts Winner (2001); Emmy Award Winner

Judith Jamison - American dancer, Choreographer and Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - is a legendary icon in the world of the performing arts. Ms. Jamison, who as a dancer with the troupe, from 1965 to 1980, became the most ... More >

First African American Woman in Space; Founder and President of Two Medical Technology Companies

Dr. Mae C. Jemison broke more than the sound barrier in 1992 when she climbed aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour and became the first woman of color to travel into space - she made history! Now, Founder and President of two technology companies, the ... More >

Jim Messina: National Chair, Organizing for Action; White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (2009-2011); 2012 Campaign Manager for President Obama ; Karl Rove: Iconic Political Strategist; Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush; •Fox News Contributor & WSJ Columnist

In today's tumultous political climate, iconic political strategist and President Bush's right-hand man Karl Rove and Obama's revolutionary 2012 campaign manager Jim Messina are perfectly positioned to address issues as insiders to some of the most heated ... More >

Chairman, Institute for Large Scale Innovation; Chair of the World Economic Forum's Global Advisory Council on Innovation ; Bestselling Author, Innovation Nation and Jamming: The Art and Discipline of Business Creativity; Innovation Consultant to Public and Private Sector Leaders Worldwide

John Kao has made a career out of helping organizations go from “getting” the importance of innovation to “getting innovation done.” Dubbed “Mr. Creativity” by The Economist, John is Chairman of the Institute for ... More >

Director and Co-Founder, Yale Prevention Research Center ; ABC News Medical Consultant; Director & Founder, Integrative Medicine Center, Derby, Connecticut; Founder and President, Turn the Tide Foundation ; Principal Inventor of the Overall Nutritional Quality Index (ONQI) used in the NuVal Nutritional Guidance System

Recognized as one of America’s top physicians in Preventive Medicine by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, Dr. David Katz provides expert guidance nutrition, weight management, and chronic disease prevention, and is a prominent voice ... More >

U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, 2007-2009 ; Ambassador to Iraq, 2005-2007 ; Ambassador to Afghanistan, 2003-2005

Praised for his inclusive tactics, convivial style, and result oriented approach, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad’s record in the most turbulent areas of U.S. foreign policy has earned him broad respect throughout the world. Serving as the 26th United ... More >

Civil Rights Activist; Global Humanitarian; Political Leader

As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III has seized the torch lit by his parents and is continuing their quest for equality and justice for all people. Whether speaking to an audience ... More >

Secretary of State, 1973-1977; Nobel Peace Laureate

Foreign Policy Magazine named Henry Kissinger one of the "Top 100 Global Thinkers" for a "Half-Century Ruling the U.S. Foreign Policy Community." World-renowned for his unparalleled skills in the art of diplomacy, Dr. Kissinger is ... More >

International Bestselling Author, The History of Love

Award-winning fiction writer and internationally bestselling author of The History of Love, Nicole Krauss is an author who knows her craft. In her custom-tailored programs, Krauss discusses what it means to create, live and write. More >

United States Ambassador to Israel , 2001-2005; United States Ambassador to Egypt, 1997-2001; Professor of Middle East Policy, Princeton University

Having served in numerous positions of international influence, Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer is a uniquely qualified speaker with a distinct perspective on the geopolitical realties and culture of one of the world's most troubled regions. More >

Larry Summers: Charles W. Eliot University Professor, Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government; Director, White House National Economic Council, 2009-2010; Secretary of the Treasury, 1999-2001 ; R. Glenn Hubbard: Adviser, Mitt Romney's Economic Policy Team; Former Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors under President George W. Bush; Dean, Columbia Business School

Consider a robust debate between Larry Summers and R. Glenn Hubbard.   As the New York Times recently asked:  "Who has the better ideas: Larry Summers, who helped design U.S. economic policy under two Democratic presidents, or Glenn ... More >

Health Care Professional; Daughter of Holocaust Survivors

Hadassah Lieberman charms audiences with stories from her extraordinary life, focusing on women’s health issues, assisting nonprofit organizations, and promoting international understanding. Ms. Lieberman successfully tailors her remarks to fundraising ... More >

White House Press Secretary, 1998-2000; Political Analyst and Commentator; Vice President of Global Communications, Facebook

Joe Lockhart talks candidly and humorously about the players on the Washington scene and the issues facing industry and individuals today. Mr. Lockhart also offers insight into how real solutions exist outside the beltway. A consummate strategist adept ... More >

Senior Fellow and Director of The Washington Institute's Project on the Middle East Peace Process

David Makovsky’s expert insights and accessible and engaging style on the past, present and future of U.S. policy to the Middle East and Arab-Israeli peace process shed light on future challenges and opportunities. ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Mr. ... More >

Celebrated by Deepak Chopra as the "New voice of reform, not only for Islam, but for all religions."; International Bestselling Author, "The Trouble with Islam Today," and "Allah, Liberty and Love" ; Acclaimed PBS Filmmaker, "Faith Without Fear"; Director, Moral Courage Project at New York University

Irshad Manji is the Bestselling Author of The Trouble with Islam Today and, most recently, Allah, Liberty and Love: The Courage to Reconcile Faith and Freedom. Dedicated to finding common ground in a fractured world, she has transformed her personal ... More >

Former U.S. Representative (D), Florida's 17th congressional district, 2003-2011; Former Chairman, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Kendrick Meek served Florida for eight years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Meek represented the largest district of Haitian immigrants in the United States, and championed the developing Caribbean Region while becoming a spokesman for ... More >

Sought-After Economist on Diverse Financial Topics; Fama Family Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Associate Editor, Journal of Finance; Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research; Co-Author of the New York Times BestsellerScorecasting (Offering insights from the multi-billion dollar sports industry that shows business leaders a unique window into broader economic behavior.)

A prominent figure in economics, who won the 2007 Fischer Black Prize, which honors the top finance scholar in the world under the age of forty, Tobias Moskowitz is one of today’s highly sought-after economic thought leaders. He has been praised ... More >

President of Pakistan, 2001-2008; Chief Executive of Pakistan, 1999-2001

As the former President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf held "the world's most dangerous job," according to TIME Magazine. He has twice come within inches of assassination. Long locked in a deadly embrace with its nuclear neighbor India, Pakistan ... More >

Former White House Press Secretary; Political Analyst and Commentator; Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair; Bestselling Author, Why Women Should Rule the World

Dee Dee Myers served as White House Press Secretary during President Clinton's first term, making her the first woman, as well as being the second-youngest to hold that position. During her tenure, she gained unique insights into the special challenges ... More >

Award-Winning Actor, Screenwriter, Director and Producer ; Visionary Entrepeneur

Edward Norton is an award-winning actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He is also a visionary entrepreneur, as well as committed social and environmental activist.   More >

Host of Top-Rated The O’Reilly Factor; Bestselling Author and Syndicated News Columnist

A journalist for more than 30 years, Bill O'Reilly is known for hard hitting, uncompromising No Spin reporting and analysis. More >

Member of President Obama’s Cabinet and Director, Office of Management and Budget, 2009-2010; Director, Congressional Budget Office, 2007-2008; Vice Chairman, Global Banking, Citigroup, Inc.

Peter R. Orszag has been at the center of some of Washington's most consequential and contentious issues: He was head of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for two years while George W. Bush was President before joining the incoming Obama administration. ... More >

New York's 55th Governor

David A. Paterson became New York's 55th Governor on March 17, 2008, the state’s first black governor and only the second legally-blind governor in the nation’s history. Throughout his career, Governor Paterson has demanded and achieved change, ... More >

One of Broadcasting's Most Respected and Award-Winning Journalists ; Today Show Contributor, AARP'S "Your Life Calling" with Jane Pauley ; Bestselling Author, Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue

A respected broadcast journalist for over 30 years, Jane Pauley’s career has spanned morning, primetime and daytime television making her one of the most recognizable personalities in America.  Pauley’s network television career ... More >

Hero of the High Seas; Captain of the Maersk Alabama, hijacked by Somali pirates; Author, A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea

For five days in April 2009, the world was glued to their TV screens as Capt. Phillips became the center of an extraordinary international drama when he was captured by Somali pirates who hijacked his ship, the first hijacking of a US ship in more than ... More >

Chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings (2000-2012); CEO, Citibank North America (1999–2000); Chairman and CEO, Travelers Primerica Financial Services (1995-1999); President and Managing Partner, Shearson Lehman Brothers (1990-1993)

Perseverance. Good old-fashioned hard work. And the refusal to quit. These are the qualities that have defined Joe Plumeri's work--and his life. An exemplary leader, Joe Plumeri is Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer of Willis Group Holdings, ... More >

CEO/Founder Just Ask a Woman; Named the “Oprah of Madison Avenue” by The Wall Street Journal; Bestselling Author, Just Ask A Woman; Women's Correspondent, CBS Early Show

Since founding the strategic marketing consultancy Just Ask a Woman in 1999, Mary Lou Quinlan has advised dozens of blue chip corporations, including Wachovia, Best Buy, Clairol, GlaxoSmithKline, Ikea and Pepsi on what women want. Quinlan's authority ... More >

National Correspondent for CBS Radio; Former Foreign Correspondent for CBS News

Dan Raviv is a veritable vault of exciting stories, wrapped in an enthusiastic and charming personality. His exciting, frank “you are there” style and incredible energy have thrilled lecture audiences from coast to coast. NEWS SPOTLIGHT!  ... More >

World Famous Singer, Actress, and Television Star; Spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association; Ordained Minister

Della Reese is a name synonymous with entertainment par excellence. Known for her unique singing style and her starring roles on some of the most successful television programs of the last thirty years, Ms. Reese always delivers an engaging and inspirational ... More >

Political Analyst for ABC News; NPR Senior News Analyst; Former Co-Anchor, This Week with Sam Donaldson & Cokie Roberts

Long-time ABC Congressional Correspondent and leading political pundit, Cokie Roberts is one of the most esteemed and brilliant broadcast journalists of our time. OVATION SPOTLIGHT!  Cokie spoke to approximately 800 attendees at the 2010 Yakima ... More >

Co-authors of From This Day Forward

For Steve and Cokie Roberts, almost 40 years of marriage have been based on their commonalities rather than their differences. With wit and affection, they reflect on the lessons they’ve learned, sometimes the hard way, about communication, equality, ... More >

Leading Political Pundit; “One of the Top 50 Journalists,” Washingtonian Magazine

A well-known commentator and journalist for 40 years, Steve Roberts has covered some of the major events of our time. More >

CEO, Johnson Publishing Company, LLC; White House Special Assistant to President Obama, 2009-2010; White House Social Secretary, 2009-2010

Desiree Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC has earned a reputation as one of America’s most successful businesswomen. With a Harvard Business School degree and stellar business experience, Rogers has redefined every ... More >

Weatherman and Host of NBC’s Today Show; Bestselling Author; Multimedia Entrepreneur

Al Roker brings to the podium the same charisma and sense of humor that have propelled him to number one in Americans' hearts. Whether emceeing events or delivering a closing keynote, his ability to improvise and sling out his legendary one-liners are ... More >

Iranian-American Journalist Falsely Accused and Imprisoned in Iran; Author, Between Two Worlds: My Life and Captivity in Iran; Co-writer of the film No One Knows About Persian Cats

A political prisoner caught in the middle of a dramatic political struggle between Iran and the U.S., Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi captured the attention of the world when reports surfaced of her imprisonment in Iran. Abducted by four men ... More >

Bestselling Author of Everything Is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; Author, Eating Animals

Award-winning, bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer combines the very best in literary virtuosity and vision with a personality and performance that will provoke laughter and thoughtful dialogue. More >

Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University ; Chief Historian, National Museum of American Jewish History

Dr. Jonathan Sarna is the Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University and Chief Historian of the new National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Dubbed by the Forward newspaper in 2004 as ... More >

Best-selling Author, Rock What You've Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who's Been There and Back; Columnist and Blogger ; Activist

Best-selling author and philanthropist, Katherine Schwarzenegger is the author of Rock What You've Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who's Been There and Back. At the podium, she discusses body image, women's issues and ... More >

Leading Israeli Columnist and Writer

Ari Shavit is a leading Israeli columnist and writer. In recent years, his voice has become one of the most powerful and influential voices in Israel’s public arena. His unique writing, which challenges the dogmas of both right and left, has made ... More >

Bestselling Author and World Renowned Speaker on Exploiting Business Trends and New Market Opportunities ; Founder and CEO of ChangeLabs™; CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame®

Peter Sheahan has established a globally recognized brand as a leading expert in how the world's most effective organizations and individuals distinguish themselves from the competition instead of running with the pack. In the space of three years he ... More >

Award-winning Author; Widely Acclaimed Authority on Judaism and Ethics

Joseph Telushkin, named by Talk Magazine as one of the 50 best speakers in the United States, is one of America’s leading ethicists. His book, Words that Hurt, Words that Heal, inspired Senators Joseph Lieberman’s and Connie Mack’s ... More >

Columnist, The American Spectator

Jeri Thompson is a political commentator and a columnist for The American Spectator. More >

Contributor to the International Bestseller Freakonomics; Advisory Board, Berlin School of Creative Leadership; Senior Research Advisor, Department of Justice/FBI (2010-2011); Professor of Sociology and Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University

Highly esteemed Columbia University Professor and Leading Business Consultant Sudhir Venkatesh contributed to one of the most memorable chapters in the International Bestselling Book Freakonomics.  His ability to uncover hidden truths through ... More >

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. J. Craig Venter is regarded as one of the leading scientists of the 21st century for his invaluable contributions ... More >

Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated; Co-Author, Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won (ultimately these are pioneering lessons for the business world & life)

L. Jon Wertheim is a sports journalist with a passion for finance and co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, Scorecasting. Regarded as a combination between "Freakonomics, Moneyball and Mythbusters," Scorecasting is quickly becoming a ... More >