Justin Trudeau’s tenure as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister coincided with a period of unprecedented global challenge and change.

After leading the third-place Liberal Party of Canada to a historic majority government in 2015, Trudeau set about delivering an ambitious agenda that included appointing Canada’s first gender-balanced cabinet, launching a national $10-a-day childcare program, lifting over two million Canadians out of poverty, including almost three-quarters of a million children, advancing Indigenous reconciliation, and taking robust action to fight climate change, including through policies that attracted investment in clean economic growth and jobs.

Confronted with a series of global economic and security shocks, including Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic, Trudeau worked to address international and domestic issues through bold, decisive action while continuing to deliver on a progressive vision for Canada. The former Prime Minister has amassed powerful insights into societal resilience, high-stakes international diplomacy, the promotion of shared economic growth, and driving meaningful, lasting change.

Before entering politics, Trudeau studied literature at McGill University, completed the University of British Columbia's education program, and spent several years teaching in Vancouver. He also served as the Chair of Katimavik, on the board for the Canadian Avalanche Foundation, and as an advocate for youth and the environment, taking part in events and conferences around the country.

Trudeau has received numerous international awards including the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Award, National Geographic's Planetary Leadership Award, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Global Leadership Award, Rotary International's Polio Eradication Champion Award and Women Moving Millions' Gender Equality Champion Award.

Jennifer Granholm is an American lawyer, educator, author and politician who served most recently as the 16^th United States Secretary of Energy, and previously as the two-term governor of Michigan. As governor, she spearheaded Michigan’s economic recovery after the Great Recession by diversifying the state’s economy to focus on clean energy and revitalizing the auto industry to build electric vehicles. 

As Secretary of Energy (2021-2025), Granholm restructured the U.S. Department of Energy to focus on research and development of advanced clean energy solutions and, importantly, deployment of zero-carbon technologies. She oversaw $200 billion of U.S. DOE investments into companies and projects to accelerate the clean energy transition. During her tenure as Secretary, thanks to the policies and laws that she helped to shape, the country saw record deployment of clean energy — adding the equivalent of 30 Hoover Dams of zero-carbon energy to the nation’s electricity grid in 2024, more than twice as much solar power deployed as ever before. Due to incentives to manufacture in America, businesses announced almost 1,000 factories were coming or expanding in the U.S. to build clean energy products -- solar panels, EVs, batteries, small nuclear reactors, clean hydrogen, geothermal and more. Thanks to DOE’s work, the nation’s transmission grid is seeing an 11X expansion of new transmission miles.

During her tenure as Secretary, DOE with its 110,000 employees was ranked among the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. Secretary Granholm was named in 2024 to the "TIME 100 Most Influential People" list, and Forbes’ list of "Top Climate Leaders."

Secretary Granholm taught law and public policy at UC Berkeley from 2011-2020, specializing in clean energy and public leadership. A former Attorney General of Michigan (1998-2002) and an honors graduate of Harvard Law School (1987), she is the author of A Governor's Story: The Fight for Jobs and America’s Economic Future, has penned scores of articles and opinion pieces on clean energy, and continues to play a leading role in shaping America’s energy future. Heralded for her forward-looking insight, Granholm brings a balanced and nuanced perspective sorely needed in today's divisive times. 

The world's biggest geopolitical surprises are rarely surprises. We just fail to see the forces driving them.

For decades, Karim Sadjadpour has helped leaders understand the ideologies, ambitions, and historical forces shaping global affairs long before they dominate the headlines. One of the world's foremost experts on Iran and the Middle East, his work goes beyond explaining governments and conflicts. It reveals how power is built, how leaders think, and why seemingly distant events often have profound consequences for global markets, international security, and American foreign policy. Whether advising policymakers, analyzing world events for CNN, or writing award-winning essays for Foreign Affairs and The Atlantic, Sadjadpour has become one of the most trusted interpreters of a rapidly changing world.

He equips audiences to think like strategists, not news consumers. With historical firsthand regional expertise and sharp analysis, Sadjadpour helps organizations make sense of an era defined by geopolitical uncertainty, rising authoritarianism, and shifting global alliances. Audiences leave with a clearer understanding not only of today's headlines, but of the forces that will shape tomorrow's.

From a family ranch in Colorado's San Luis Valley to the Cabinet Room, the U.S. Senate, and the ambassador's residence in Mexico City, Ken Salazar has spent a lifetime helping shape America's future.

A fifth-generation Coloradan whose family has lived in the American Southwest for more than four centuries, Salazar brings a worldview shaped by deep personal roots and decades of public service. As U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Secretary of the Interior, and U.S. Senator, he worked at the center of some of the defining issues shaping North America, including immigration, border security, energy, trade, and economic opportunity. His forthcoming book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America, reflects his lifelong commitment to building stronger connections across communities and across borders.

Drawing on a career spent navigating complex challenges across government, diplomacy, and business, Salazar helps audiences understand the forces reshaping the United States and its relationship with Mexico. He offers a thoughtful perspective on leadership, public service, the opportunities that emerge when people work across divides, and on the urgent need for a New American Alliance.

Most people know Hank Azaria’s voice long before they know his face.

A six-time Emmy Award winner, Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and Tony Award nominee, Azaria is best known as the voice behind more than 100 characters on The Simpsons, including Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, and Comic Book Guy. Across film, television, and theater, from The Birdcage to Brockmire and Ray Donovan, his career has been defined by an unusual ability to inhabit wildly different personalities while revealing something deeply human underneath.

That perspective has not come without reflection. In recent years, Azaria has spoken openly about voicing Apu, The Simpsons’ Indian convenience store owner, and the responsibility that comes with representation, ultimately stepping away from the role. He also shares his decades-long recovery from addiction and the ongoing discipline it requires, offering an honest look at the personal work behind growth and change.

On stage, Azaria reflects on creativity and reinvention through the lens of a lifetime spent studying how people communicate. Moving between personal stories and live character moments, he shares what performance reveals about empathy, adaptability, and connection. Audiences leave laughing and suddenly recognizing just how often Hank Azaria has been in their heads for years.

Jack Lew is a distinguished attorney, diplomat, and policymaker with a remarkable career spanning both public service and the private sector. As the 76th Secretary of the Treasury (2013–2017) and United States Ambassador to Israel, Lew played a pivotal role in shaping global economic policy and U.S. foreign relations. He also served as White House Chief of Staff (2012–2013) and Director of the Office of Management and Budget under both the Clinton and Obama administrations.

Lew’s extensive experience extends beyond government service. Prior to 2010, Lew served as managing director and chief operating officer for two different Citigroup business units. Lew was tapped by Citigroup for his work as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of New York​ University, where he was responsible for budget, finance, and operations, and served as a professor of public administration. From 2004 through 2008, Lew served on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service and chaired its Management, Administration, and Governance Committee. As Special Assistant to President Clinton from 1993 to 1994, Mr. Lew helped design Americorps, the national service program.

Lew began his career in Washington in 1973 as a legislative aide. From 1979 to 1987, he was a principal domestic policy advisor to House Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr, when he served the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee as Assistant Director and then Executive Director. He was the Speaker's liaison to the Greenspan Commission, which negotiated a bipartisan solution to extend the solvency of Social Security in 1983, and he was responsible for domestic and economic issues, including Medicare, budget, tax, trade, appropriations, and energy issues. With deep expertise in public finance, policy, and international relations, Lew offers invaluable insights into leadership, economic strategy, and governance, making him an ideal speaker for audiences seeking perspectives on global economics and public service.

Widely regarded as the G.O.A.T. of professional surfing, Kelly Slater is an 11-time World Surf League Champion whose career spans over three decades at the pinnacle of sport. A global icon and sustainability entrepreneur, he brings unmatched insight into peak performance, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Known for his ability to adapt to constantly changing conditions—both in the ocean and in life—he inspires audiences to embrace uncertainty, stay focused under pressure, and push beyond perceived limits. As the founder of the eco-conscious apparel brand Outerknown and a passionate ocean advocate, Slater also demonstrates how sustainability can drive innovation, strengthen brands, and create lasting impact. Whether sharing lessons from the champion’s mindset, strategies for thriving in high-change environments, or his vision for a more sustainable future, Kelly delivers an unforgettable, authentic, and energizing experience for any audience.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is a father, humanitarian, military veteran, and mental health advocate dedicated to driving permanent global change. During his ten years in the British Armed Forces, he completed two tours in Afghanistan. After, he founded the Invictus Games Foundation, a world-renowned sports platform for the rehabilitation of wounded and injured service personnel.

Prince Harry is also the founder and/or patron of a number of global charities including Travalyst, Sentebale, WellChild, and Scotty’s Little Soldiers, and he sits on the board of African Parks. Alongside his wife, Meghan, he co-founded Archewell Philanthropies to support communities in need, and Archewell Productions to produce inspiring content. He was named Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp in 2021, the largest mental health and coaching startup in the world. His leadership in both environment and mental health advocacy has earned him recognition from TIME Magazine’s "100 Most Influential People" alongside his wife in 2018, 2021, and for his climate work in 2024.

A New York Times bestselling author, his memoir Spare became the fastest-selling non-fiction book in history on its first day. Prince Harry lives in California with Meghan and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.