A Super Bowl champion and one of his generation’s most influential athletes, Russell Wilson continues to inspire the next generation through his unwavering commitment to excellence.

Leadership looks different when the whole world thinks it has the answer. Wilson has spent his career learning how to earn trust without chasing approval, remain focused through passion and overcoming adversity, and lead people toward a common goal to achieve ultimate success. Wilson's perspective carried him and his team to a Super Bowl championship, ten Pro Bowls, and a career that has expanded far beyond football through entrepreneurship with 3BRAND, Why Not You Productions and Limitless Minds. His commitment to uplifting the next generation and create change is cemented in the global work he does through his Why Not You Foundation and being recognized as NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year and Bart Starr Award.

On stage, Wilson explores what it really takes to lead when expectations never disappear. His message goes beyond sports. It's about conviction and dedication to the craft. Audiences leave with a new understanding of how resilient leaders build trust, respond to adversity, and inspire people to believe in something bigger than the moment in front of them.

When the stakes are highest, there is no time for perfect information. Dr. Darria Long has spent her career making life-or-death decisions anyway.

That's what emergency medicine demands. As a Harvard and Yale-trained emergency physician, Dr. Long has spent years making consequential decisions in an environment where hesitation has real consequences. Today, she brings that experience beyond the hospital, revealing how the mindset that saves lives can help leaders navigate uncertainty with greater confidence and better judgment. Her keynotes turn the realities of the emergency room into practical lessons for a world where change is constant and the pressure never lets up.

A trusted medical expert for CNN, NBC, and Netflix, bestselling author, and national spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians, Dr. Long has a rare ability to make high-pressure decision-making both compelling and immediately useful. Audiences leave with practical tools they can apply the moment they're back at work—and a new perspective on what it really means to lead when the answers aren't obvious.

An iconic figure in entertainment, Selma Blair is known for her impact on screen, in fashion, and as an activist. Blair’s film career began with her comedic roles in pop culture classics Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde. Her film credits include Todd Solondz’s Storytelling, Roger Kumble’s The Sweetest Thing, Robert Benton’s Feast of Love, and John Water’s A Dirty Shame. Selma has reprised her role as “Liz Sherman” in Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army, after starring in the original Hellboy. On television, Blair played “Kris Jenner” in FX’s The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. On stage, Blair starred in Gruesome Playground Injuries and was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Spoken Word Recording” for her reading of The Diary of Anne Frank. On Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars, Blair won the award for The Competition Contestant of 2022 at the People’s Choice Awards. She released her first memoir to critical acclaim, The New York Times bestseller, Mean Baby. Blair can also be seen on screen as the subject of the award-winning documentary feature Introducing, Selma Blair.  In 2024, Blair was celebrated as one of British Vogue's 40 “Megastars.” Beloved by audiences globally, Blair’s work across several high-profile projects has solidified her reputation in Hollywood.

Today, Blair is the Chief Creative Officer of Guide Beauty, a multi-award-winning cosmetics company, and a tireless advocate for the causes close to her heart such as disability justice and diversity in media. For her advocacy, Blair was honored with the Equity in Entertainment Award by The Hollywood Reporter, the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award, and the Media Access Visionary Award. She has also been honored with Glamour's esteemed Women of the Year award for her courageous commitment to challenging norms and shattering barriers. Blair has been recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s People of The Year, further solidifying her impact on social change. Blair has shared her vision for a better world with hosts including the Massachusetts Conference for Women, TBC United Nations, the University of Buffalo, and many more.

Most champions leave the sport with a record. Andre Ward left it without a loss.

An Olympic gold medalist and undefeated world champion across two weight classes, Ward retired as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, capping a 21-year career without a single professional defeat. But what separates him is not just dominance. It is discipline. Known as “SOG” or “Son of God,” Ward built his career on preparation, restraint, and the ability to stay composed when everything was on the line.

Since stepping out of the ring, Ward has become one of the most respected voices in boxing, calling the sport’s biggest fights and earning top honors in broadcast journalism. He brings the same clarity and control to commentary that defined his career in the ring, breaking down high-pressure moments with precision and honesty.

On stage, Ward translates that experience into something more personal. He speaks about what it takes to stay grounded while pursuing excellence, how to lead with conviction when the stakes are high, and why discipline, not hype, is what sustains success. His perspective is shaped by moments where there was no margin for error and no one else to rely on.

The result is a talk that resonates far beyond sports. Ward gives audiences a clear, hard-earned framework for performing under pressure, staying true to their values, and doing the work that success actually requires.

Renowned conductor James Conlon has cultivated a vast symphonic, operatic, and choral repertoire and is one of today’s most versatile and respected conductors and educators. Mr. Conlon has spoken internationally about the power of creativity, the enduring importance of classical music, and leadership insights that resonate across industries.

Since his 1974 debut with the New York Philharmonic, Mr. Conlon has conducted virtually every major American and European symphony orchestra. He is Music Director of LA Opera, with whom he has won four Grammy Awards and led more performances than any other conductor in the company’s history, and also serves as Artistic Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Through worldwide touring, an extensive discography and videography, numerous writings, television appearances and guest speaking engagements, he is one of classical music’s most recognized and prolific figures.

Mr. Conlon is an enthusiastic advocate of the role music plays in our shared humanity and civic life. He has worked to call attention to the works of composers silenced by the Nazi regime – which led to the creation of The OREL Foundation, the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices, and his popular TEDx Talk “Resurrecting Forbidden Music.” Mr. Conlon has received numerous honorary doctorates and accolades including the Legion d’Honneur – France’s highest honor – and was personally inducted by then-President Jacques Chirac.