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- Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister (September 2025 - July 2026)
Few leaders have had a closer view of how global power is shifting than David Lammy. One of the UK’s most senior statesmen, Lammy served as Foreign Secretary during a period of extraordinary geopolitical upheaval, helping steer British diplomacy through crises in the Middle East and deepening support for Ukraine while navigating a changing relationship with the United States.
From the UK’s reset with Europe to the challenges posed by China and Iran, Lammy has been at the table as governments confront a more volatile world order. His relationships across the Atlantic and beyond give him an unusually global perspective on the decisions shaping international affairs.
On stage, Lammy brings audiences inside the rooms where consequential decisions are made. Drawing on more than two decades at the center of British public life, he offers an authoritative perspective on shifting global power and what geopolitical disruption means for leaders navigating uncertainty.
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- Co-Host of ABC's 'The View'; CNN Correspondent; Former White House Communications Director
What do you learn about power when you’ve seen it from inside the White House, the Pentagon, and the national media? Alyssa Farah Griffin has had a front-row seat to how consequential decisions get made, communicated, and challenged at the highest levels. The only person to have served as the top spokesperson for the President, Vice President, and Secretary of Defense in a single administration, she has navigated national security crises, advised senior leaders under extraordinary pressure, and communicated when every word carried weight.
Now, as a co-host of The View and CNN Political Commentator, Farah Griffin brings that insider experience to the conversations shaping America today. With candor, perspective, and a willingness to engage across differences, she takes audiences beyond the headlines to explore how power really works, what leadership demands when the stakes are highest, and how we can find a way forward in an increasingly divided world.
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- Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel; Senior Director for the Middle East & North Africa, National Security Council
Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro is a distinguished diplomat and foreign policy expert with over two decades of experience in senior U.S. government positions. Most recently, he was the top Middle East policy official at the Pentagon, serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, where he coordinated the Department of Defense's response to the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks and the multi-front war that followed.
Shapiro served as U.S. Ambassador to Israel for over five years during the Obama Administration. Under President Biden, prior to joining the Pentagon, he was the U.S. State Department's Senior Adviser on Middle East Regional Integration, the first senior official dedicated to expanding the Abraham Accords. His government tenure has also included two tours of service on the National Security Council.
In addition to his government service, Ambassador Shapiro served as a Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council, where he spearheaded the N7 Initiative focused on regional integration and as a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv. He has spoken to groups such as AIPAC, Tablet Magazine, UC Berkley, and more. A sought-after speaker and media commentator, Ambassador Shapiro engages global audiences on critical issues concerning U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East.
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- U.S. Ambassador to Mexico (2021-2025), U.S. Secretary of the Interior (2009-2013), United States Senator (2005-2009)
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.
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- Political Contributor for CNN, 3X NYT Bestselling Author, Founder of RAPPORT.co, Dream Machine Innovation Labs & Exodus Leadership Forum
In a time defined by division, Van Jones has made a career out of unlikely agreement.
From helping pass the Green Jobs Act under George W. Bush to advancing clean energy efforts in the Obama White House, and later playing a key role in the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act signed by Donald Trump, Van Jones has consistently delivered progress where consensus seemed out of reach. His work spans climate, criminal justice, and economic opportunity, but the throughline is clear: he brings people together to get hard things done.
Today, as a CNN host, entrepreneur, and founder of ventures like RAPPORT.co, Jones is focused on what leaders need next: the ability to navigate division, build trust, and lead through complexity. On stage, he gives audiences a clear framework for turning tension into traction, showing not just why division defines this moment, but how to move beyond it.
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- Secretary of the Treasury (2013-2016), White House Chief of Staff (2012-2013), Director Office Management & Budget (2010-2012), Citigroup Senior Executive, COO, New York University & United States Ambassador to Israel (2023-2025)
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.
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- Former U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General, CNBC Contributor
Jonathan Kanter — Leading Authority on AI, Competition, and the Future of Market Power
As the former Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust at the U.S. Department of Justice (2021–2024), Jonathan Kanter has been at the forefront of the most defining economic and technological battles of our time—namely, the rise of artificial intelligence, digital dominance, and fair competition in global markets. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s most influential antitrust thinkers, he led landmark efforts to modernize enforcement for the AI era, ensuring innovation thrives while preventing monopoly abuses from stifling new entrants.
Today, Kanter is uniquely positioned to help companies understand what’s coming next. His insights translate complex regulatory shifts into clear, strategic guidance for leaders navigating rapid technological change. Whether discussing responsible AI deployment, market fairness, or the evolving dynamics between Big Tech and emerging disruptors, Kanter delivers a powerful message: organizations that prepare for competitive resilience now will be the ones shaping the future economy.
Perfect for leadership teams, corporate boards, and industries undergoing digital transformation, Kanter’s keynotes and conversations equip audiences with a forward-looking playbook to stay compliant, innovative, and ahead of the curve in a world where AI is rewriting the rules.
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