Angus Hervey
Solutions Journalist.
Optimist.
Visionary.
Angus Hervey is a political economist, solutions journalist, and founder of Fix the News, an independent media company uncovering stories of human progress.
Ash Bhardwaj
Travel Guru.
Storytelling Champion.
Leadership Coach.
Ash Bhardwaj is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, filmmaker, military strategist, and BCC travel expert who has reported from over 50 countries.
Bryan Smith
Bigscreen Storyteller.
Wonder Seeker.
Risk Taker.
Bryan Smith is a filmmaker and adventurer whose cinematic storytelling brings science and exploration to life.
Chad Pregracke
Environmental Hero.
Entrepreneur.
Visionary.
Chad Pregracke is a CNN Hero and founder of Living Lands & Waters, leading one of the largest grassroots river cleanups in American history.
Chris Johns
Yellowstone Hero.
Disruptor.
Yellow Border Chief.
Former National Geographic Editor in Chief and acclaimed photojournalist Chris Johns explores the alchemy of sharing a powerful, balanced story.
Dan Chuparkoff
Technologist.
Futurist.
Innovation Catalyst.
Dan Chuparkoff uses AI and proven strategic frameworks to help business teams spark innovation, unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and drive change.
David Sengeh
Chief Innovator.
Biomedical Engineer.
World’s Best Minister.
David Sengeh is the Chief Minister of Sierra Leone - he’s also an inventor, scientist, and policymaker shaping Africa’s future through creativity and equity.
Endia Beal
Bridge Builder.
Artist.
Cultural Visionary.
Endia Beal is a photographer and keen observer who uses art and storytelling to challenge stereotypes and celebrate Black women’s voices.
Eric Corey Freed
Organic Architect.
Thought Leader.
Fixer.
LEED Fellow architect Eric Corey Freed blends sustainable design and humor to show how the buildings of tomorrow can heal people and the planet.
Frans Lanting
Environmental Pioneer.
Monterey Bay Keeper.
Knight for Nature.
Frans Lanting is a legendary National Geographic photographer whose iconic images and stories reveal the wonder, beauty, and unity of life on Earth.
Geoff Rhodes
Director of Fun.
Event Wizard.
Visual Alchemist.
Geoff Rhodes, aka “Director of Fun” is a bespoke event creator and emcee who elevates large-scale live events and brings undeniable energy to the stage.
Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner
Mountaineering Icon.
Trailblazer.
Resilience Expert.
Legendary mountaineer Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner is the first woman to summit all 14 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen or porters.
Kobie Boykins
Rocketman.
Space Engineer.
Optimism Personified.
Kobie Boykins is a NASA JPL engineer and Mars rover designer who shares the wonder of exploration and the power of human curiosity and innovation.
Margie Warrell
Courage Catalyst.
Change Driver.
Aussie.
Global Leadership Advisor Dr. Margie Warrell empowers audiences to close the gap between potential and performance, transforming fear into fuel for bold decisions and meaningful impact.
Mattias Klum
Environmental Hero.
Visual Artist.
Goodwill Ambassador.
Swedish photographer, filmmaker, and UN Goodwill Ambassador Mattias Klum inspires action to protect our most vital and vulnerable ecosystems.
Melina Bellows
Turnaround Queen.
Publishing Icon.
Chief Fun Officer.
Melina Bellows is an author and former National Geographic Kids and Books Chief who inspires audiences to lead with creativity and curiosity.
Nadya Zhexembayeva
Queen of Reinvention.
Change Champion.
Chaos Buster.
Reinvention expert Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva shows executives how to convert chaos into opportunity while helping organizations evolve faster, smarter, and more sustainably.