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Michelle Stacy

Keurig President, P&G Executive, Engaged Leadership & Innovation Expert

Meet Michelle Stacy Michelle Stacy is a business leader who knows how to scale growth and build brands that shape industries. As former President of Keurig, she grew the company from $200 million to $2.5 billion in revenue, forming strategic alliances with Starbucks, Dunkin’, and Folgers that changed the way the world drinks coffee. With more than 35 years of executive experience at Keurig, Gillette, and P&G, Michelle has led global business units, driven innovation at scale, and built high-performing teams that consistently deliver results. Michelle brings that same boardroom insight to the stage. Her keynote presentations are built around practical leadership strategies and the real-world lessons that come from building billion-dollar brands. She speaks on innovation, strategy, leadership, high-performance teams, and women in business—delivering clarity, engagement, and action for today’s complex business environment. She currently serves on the boards of iRobot, Skullcandy, and Milton’s Bakery, and has held director roles at Coravin, Hydrafacial, Tervis Tumblers, and Young Innovations. Michelle advises companies like Bellwether Coffee and Adventure Ready Brands on go-to-market strategy, customer experience, and scalable growth. Her presentations are ideal for leadership events, innovation summits, corporate kickoffs, and organizations looking to energize their teams. With compelling stories, clear takeaways, and a message that resonates from the C-suite to frontline leaders, Michelle equips audiences to lead with confidence, navigate change, and drive sustainable success. Her insights apply especially well to industries like healthcare, consumer packaged goods, technology, financial services, and nonprofit. She is a top choice for audiences navigating growth, culture change, or innovation-driven strategy.

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Jeanette Bronée

Keynote Speaker, Culture Strategist + Author

About Jeanette Bronée Work-Place Performance & Culture Strategist, Global Keynote and 3X TEDx Speaker, Author Jeanette Bronée, a global keynote and three-time TEDx speaker, stands at the forefront of igniting a profound transformation in individuals and organizations. With her compelling insights and unwavering passion, she has spoken to audiences across the world and at the United Nations about harnessing the power of care in guiding people toward unlocking their human potential. Her journey of resilience centers around the belief that resilience can only be achieved by harmonizing and empowering our internal landscapes. By embracing the transformative power of pausing, she inspires individuals and organizations alike to adopt an intentional approach to peak performance by recognizing collective well-being as the driving force behind unlocking our human advantage to connect, communicate, and collaborate with intention, care, and purpose. Through her work, she instills the value of fostering a supportive ecosystem of healthy human relationships, starting with the one we have with ourselves, cultivating a Culture of Care®, where people engage, grow, and collaborate wholeheartedly and teams flourish together, cultivating an environment that fosters creativity, resilience, and synchronized teamwork. In Jeanette Bronée’s transformative work, we find the roadmap to a world where individuals and organizations flourish, fueling a culture where infinite possibility, excellence, and peak performance are intertwined with collective well-being and harmony. She shows leaders and teams how to transform conversations by asking better questions to cultivate the human connection and growth mindset that builds a strong foundation for sustainable personal and professional success for ourselves and together. Born in Denmark, now a New Yorker, she integrates her business background, leadership experience, and certifications as a mindfulness meditation teacher and well-being coach to share the tools of the CARE framework to redefine resilience, reclaim agency, and harness change by becoming more aware, adaptable, and agile. She gives us the C.A.R.E.-driven framework, cultivating a culture where people create impact and sustainable success together. Her clients include IBM, BlackRock, Lockheed Martin, Vanguard, Kaiser Permanente, Genentech, Microsoft, Facebook, eBay, and Siemens, as well as associations for entrepreneurs and professionals who strive to create a positive impact in the world. Her book, The Self-Care Mindset®: How We Change And Grow, Harness Well-Being, And Reclaim Work-Life Quality, is a book of tools we can all learn to use to grow through adversity together. She’s also a contributing author to the book; Connectedness. How the Best Leaders Create Authentic Human Connection in a Disconnected World with Thinkers50.

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Didem Ün Ateş

Global AI Leader, Responsible AI Pioneer, Founder and CEO, LotusAI Ltd.

Meet Didem Ün Ateş Didem Ün Ateş is an internationally recognized expert in AI, Generative AI, and Responsible AI, with over 25 years of experience in technology strategy, innovation, and business transformation and 13 years in AI. As the Founder and CEO of LotusAI Ltd, she advises global Private Equity firms, Hedge Funds, and other Financial Services firms—including Goldman Sachs Asset Management and its portfolio companies—on AI strategy & adoption, responsible AI operationalization, and talent transformation. An Advisor and Generative AI Council Member at Goldman Sachs Value Accelerator, Didem also serves on the Board of the Edge AI Foundation and Wharton AI Studio, shaping the future of AI strategy and governance. Her thought leadership and contributions to responsible, inclusive AI have earned her multiple industry accolades, including Tech Women 100 Champion and Trailblazer 50. Previously, as VP of AI Strategy & Innovation at Schneider Electric, she spearheaded Generative AI strategy, implementation, and ROI analyses across 20 internal functions and 130,000 employees. At Microsoft, she played a pivotal role as part of company’s first Business AI Solutions at Microsoft Research, which then became Microsoft’s first AI SaaS Platform (Power Platform), driving enterprise AI growth. She also helped with the OpenAI Partnership and led Microsoft’s Responsible AI initiatives in their sales organization. Didem is a passionate advocate for AI for Good and has led diversity-focused AI programs, including ‘Alice Envisions the Future’ and ‘Girls in AI Hackathons’, empowering the next generation of AI leaders. A University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Business School alumna, Didem is a World Economic Forum Fellow and a Forbes Tech Council member, regularly speaking at global conferences on AI transformation, responsible AI, and AI upskilling/reskilling. She is an engaging and insightful speaker who bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and responsible, inclusive leadership, making AI innovation both impactful and compassionate for organizations worldwide.

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Jenn Lim

Bestselling Author, Culture Expert, and Future of Work Thought Leader

Jenn Lim is a globally recognized expert on workplace culture, leadership, and well-being. As the bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and a Top 50 keynote speaker, Jenn empowers organizations to create meaningful and sustainable workplace cultures that prioritize people, purpose, and profit. Long before “corporate culture” became a buzzword, she helped pioneer purpose, profit, and people at Zappos and led an Inc. 5000 company, Delivering Happiness, to global impact. Jenn has worked with hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and Best Places to Work to startups and governments, helping leaders create cultures where people thrive. She served on the Global Happiness Council of Work & Wellbeing, where she has contributed to shaping global conversations on employee experience, workplace connection, and modern leadership. Her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Inc., and Forbes, offering leaders and teams actionable strategies and tools to navigate the evolving future of work. Whether through keynotes, workshops, or advisory roles, Jenn’s mission remains clear: to build workplaces rooted in authenticity, well-being, and impact—starting from within.

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Costas Andriopoulos

Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Associate Dean for MBA Programmes and Director, Bayes X

Costas Andriopoulos: Expert in Creativity, Curiosity and Breakthrough Innovation Expert in creativity, curiosity, breakthrough innovation and ambidexterity, Professor Costas Andriopoulos is a globally recognized scholar, advisor, and speaker. As a professor at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), he explores how organizations foster creativity, manage disruptive change, and navigate uncertainty to drive innovation. He is also the director of Avyssos Advisors Ltd., an innovation management consultancy that helps organizations embrace uncertainty, harness creativity, and develop groundbreaking strategies. In this role, he works with startups, and established companies, offering strategic guidance on breakthrough innovation. Costas has been the thematic advisor for two Amundi MSCI ETFs on Digital Economy and Disruptive Technology, shaping investment strategies that focus on transformative industries. He is also a member of the investment committee of the Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund, a £10 million fund that invests in early-stage startups across various sectors—from wine bars to drone companies. At the heart of Costas’ work is curiosity—not just as an abstract trait, but as a powerful tool for transformation. His acclaimed book, Purposeful Curiosity, published by Hachette and Yellow Kite and endorsed by Adam Grant, examines how curiosity can be intentionally cultivated to drive success and fulfilment. The book is the result of five years of research and interviews with some of the world’s most inquisitive and innovative minds across business, science, the arts, and social impact. Through compelling stories, cutting-edge research, and practical tools, he offers a roadmap for channelling curiosity into action, helping individuals and organizations unlock potential, solve complex challenges, and thrive in an unpredictable world. A significant part of his previous research, conducted in Silicon Valley, California, focused on how companies balance exploiting current products and markets while simultaneously exploring new opportunities—a concept known as organizational ambidexterity. He also founded Bayes X, a leading research centre focused on disruptive innovation, further cementing his role as a pioneer in the study and application of curiosity-driven thinking. A sought-after speaker and advisor, Costas regularly runs workshops on breakthrough innovation around the world, helping organizations navigate disruption and build cultures of creativity. In addition to his academic and consultancy work, he contributes as a writer and expert interviewee to The Financial Times, The Times, and Fast Company, among many others. His insights on innovation, leadership, and curiosity frequently appear in leading media outlets, shaping how organizations approach change, strategic decision-making, and entrepreneurial growth. Costas holds degrees from Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland. Originally from Athens, Greece, he now lives in London, UK.

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Lara Lewington

Tech Presenter, Journalist, Documentary Maker, AI Commentator

About Lara Lewington Lara is a TV presenter, journalist, and documentary maker specialising in lifestyle technology. She co-presents the BBC’s flagship technology show, Click (BBC One / BBC News). Having studied AI Ethics, and with a passion for people’s understanding artificial intelligence’s possibilities and limitations, she’s become a leading commentator across the media. Lara has presented the BBC Panorama programme Beyond Human: Artificial Intelligence and Us and Tonight: Healthy Ageing for ITV1 and has written numerous articles on the topic. Lara has appeared as an expert across a range of outlets including ITV’s Lorraine, BBC1’s The One Show, ITV’s Good Morning Britain, and has fronted several documentaries for Radio 4 including “A Documentary: By ChatGPT”. Her other passion for living our healthiest lives for longer has seen her not only often wear an array of trackers, but also make a lot of content on longevity and health innovation. Her BBC documentary, “Forever Young?” saw her quest to separate science from snake oil, unravelling the real evidence of how we may be able to increase our “healthspans”. Before joining Click in 2011, Lara’s media experience was vast and varied. She started out as a reporter for Channel Five, interviewing the biggest stars in the world, and fitting in a few gadget reviews for the channel when she had time. She was the technology columnist for the UK’s biggest selling weekly magazine, Woman, for four years, and has written for many other publications.

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Riaz Shah

Professor of Practice for Innovation & Leadership; Empowering Leaders to Navigate Business Transformation and Innovation

Riaz Shah: Pioneering Business Transformation With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Riaz Shah has established himself as a leading authority in business growth and transformation. His extensive experience encompasses leadership coaching, navigating digital disruption, and interpreting global megatrends, positioning him as a trusted advisor for organizations aiming to excel in today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Professional Trajectory During his 27-year tenure as a partner at EY, Riaz held pivotal roles, including Global Learning Leader and Managing Partner of London Assurance. His strategic contributions in quality assurance and technology consulting were instrumental in shaping EY’s global operations. Notably, Riaz spearheaded educational initiatives that impacted more than 400,000 employees, equipping them with the skills necessary for the future of work. Academic Contributions In his current role as Professor of Practice for Innovation & Leadership at Hult International Business School, Riaz mentors senior executives on navigating complex global trends such as digital disruption and megatrends. His commitment to fostering innovation and leadership prepares leaders to approach the future with confidence and agility. Key Achievements Order of the British Empire (OBE): In 2023, Riaz was honored with an OBE by King Charles III for his significant contributions to education. Educational Transformation at EY: He led the development of the EY Tech MBA, a groundbreaking program designed to equip professionals with advanced technology and leadership skills, thereby future-proofing the workforce. Leadership Philosophy Riaz’s approach to leadership is characterized by the integration of data-driven insights with personalized case studies. He delivers interactive presentations that not only inform but also inspire action, encouraging leaders to cultivate creativity and drive innovation within their teams. Areas of Expertise Emerging Technologies: Analyzing global trends with a focus on digital transformation and demographic shifts to help businesses stay competitive. Business Innovation & Creativity: Assisting companies in fostering environments where creativity leads to sustainable growth. Leadership in a Changing World: Empowering leaders to develop resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty. Future of Work: Providing insights on adopting flexible work structures and leveraging automation in the digital age. Growth Mindset Development: Promoting continuous learning and adaptability as cornerstones of leadership. Managing Generational Diversity: Offering strategies to create inclusive workplaces that value diverse perspectives. Commitment to Social Impact Beyond his corporate and academic endeavors, Riaz is dedicated to social impact through education. As the Founder and Chair of One Degree Academy, he strives to deliver high-quality education to children in underserved areas of London, reflecting his belief in education as a catalyst for societal change. Riaz Shah’s multifaceted career as a business leader, educator, and innovator underscores his commitment to empowering organizations and individuals to navigate and thrive amidst change.

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Omar Christidis

MENA Innovation and Investment Expert; CEO & Founder at Arabnet

Omar Christidis: Digital Pioneer, Entrepreneur and Thought Leader in MENA Tech Innovation Omar Christidis was a first mover and early evangelist in the Middle East digital sector, and has a decade-long track record in driving the conversation around tech and innovation in the region. Over 12 years, his company, Arabnet, has organized over 30 tech conferences, featuring more than 2,000 global experts, and has issued over a dozen original research reports. Omar is an Advisory Board member of the Strategic Foresights Program at the Middle East Institute (Washington DC), a Faculty Member and Moderator at the Aspen Institute, UK, a Board Member of the Lebanese Exhibitions & Conferences Association (LECA), and a Founding Board Member of the Yale Arab Alumni Association. Omar possesses expert knowledge in digital disruption, emerging business models, and corporate innovation strategies. His cross-sectoral expertise and industry insight enables him to play an effective role in spotting future trends, identifying gaps in the market, and future-proofing businesses. Omar has participated in conferences and forums around the globe, including, but not limited to, Smart Cities in New York, Misk Global Forum (KSA), Future Investment Initiative (KSA), Global Entrepreneurship Summit. As a moderator, he regularly interviews global leaders such as Sir Martin Sorrel and Gary Vaynerchuk. Furthermore, he’s been featured in world renowned publications and cable news channels including Forbes, CNN, CNBC Arabia, and Sky News Arabia to name a few. Omar is also uniquely positioned as an ideal gateway for global players into the regional market. Through Arabnet, he has supported over 650 startups; he is also Partner and Board Member at Flat6Labs Beirut, a $20 million accelerator and early stage fund with 33 investments in Lebanese startups. Memberships Advisory Board Member, Strategic Foresights Program, Middle East Institute, WA, D.C. Board Member, Flat6Labs Beirut Faculty Member and Moderator, Aspen Institute, UK Advisory Board Member, “Comin” Insurtech Startup Board of Trustee Member, American Community School (ACS) Beirut Board member, Lebanese Exhibitions & Conferences Association (LECA) Partner at Tech Stack Authority (UK) Awards & Honors Global Finance Magazine, Top Innovator for the Middle East in 2018 World Economic Forum, Top 100 Arab World Startup in 2017 Endeavor, High-impact Entrepreneur Gulfnews Magazine, “30 under 30″ List in 2012

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Lolita Taub

GP at Ganas Ventures, Community Driven Investor

Have you heard about Lolita Taub? Let me tell you, she’s not your everyday venture capitalist. Her story is something else – it’s like a masterclass in turning life’s curveballs into home runs. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, miles away from the glitz of Silicon Valley, Lolita’s journey is a real-life example of what it means to see opportunity in every challenge. Now, Lolita’s not just overcoming obstacles; she’s redefining them. She’s taken what many would see as setbacks – ADHD, PTSD, and anxiety – and flipped them into her superpowers. Her ADHD fuels her out-of-the-box thinking, her PTSD has forged an unshakeable resilience and her anxiety? It’s given her a level of empathy that’s rare in the cut-throat world of tech and venture capital. At Ganas Ventures, Lolita’s not just writing checks; she’s rewriting the narrative of what it means to invest in the future. With $70M in tech sales, over 100 investments, and her track record is just as impressive as her approach. She’s not just betting on companies; she’s investing in visions, in people, in potential. What’s more, she’s built this incredible community of over 85K people, fostering a space where founders and investors can come together, share ideas, and grow. It’s not just about the money – it’s about the impact, the connections, the community. And when she speaks – whether it’s at TEDx, Meta, Zoom, or leading universities like Stanford and Harvard – people listen. She brings this unique blend of personal stories, sharp insights, and a vision for a more inclusive, innovative future. It’s not just talk; it’s a wake-up call to think bigger, to be better. So, why bring Lolita to your event? Because she’s the real deal. She’ll inspire, challenge, and maybe even change the way you think about success, resilience, and the power of a good idea. Trust me, you won’t just be hiring a speaker; you’ll be igniting a conversation that could change the game for your audience.

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Neil Sahota

United Nations AI Advisor, IBM Master Inventor, CEO Of ACSI Labs AI & Technology Expert, Author

Meet Neil Sahota Neil Sahota (萨冠军) is the CEO of ACSI Labs, United Nations (UN) AI Advisor, IBM Master Inventor, Professor at UC Irvine, and author of best-seller, Own the A.I. Revolution. With 20+ years of business experience, he works with organizations to create their core business strategy, enter new markets, and develop next-generation products/solutions powered by emerging technology. His work experience spans multiple industries including legal services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, travel and transportation, energy and utilities, automotive, telecommunications, media/communication, and government. Moreover, Neil is one of the few people selected for IBM’s Corporate Service Corps leadership program that pairs leaders with NGOs to perform community-driven economic development projects. For his assignment, Neil lived and worked in Ningbo, China where he partnered with Chinese corporate CEOs to create a leadership development program. In addition, Neil partners with entrepreneurs to define their products, establish their target markets, and structure their companies. He is a member of several investor groups like the Tech Coast Angels, advises venture capital funds like Miramar and CerraCap, and helped create the UN’s Innovation Factory, a global program for social impact entrepreneurs. Neil also serves as a judge in various startup competitions and mentor in several incubator/accelerator programs. Neil currently co-hosts AI for All podcast with Ryan Chacon where you’ll hear from AI companies, experts, researchers, academics, and industry leaders on the latest advancements in all things AI, machine learning, data science, and robotics. He actively pursues social good and volunteers with nonprofits. Neil cofounded the UN’s AI for Good Initiative and is actively helping them build out their ecosystem of strategic partnerships. He is currently helping the Zero Abuse Project prevent child sexual abuse as well as Planet Home to engage youth culture in sustainability initiatives. Over the last twelve years, he has served as a Board Director to several non-profit organizations such as Inteleos and Computing for Humanity as well as corporate boards from around the world like Legalmation, Lingmo, and Shineville.

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Max Lenderman

Visionary Marketing Strategist, Experiential Marketing Innovator, Author

Meet Max Lenderman Max Lenderman has a pulse on the future so that you and your business can win today. Throughout his career as CCO, CMO and CEO at global ad agencies and fast-growing brands, Max has worked at the forefront of marketing’s evolution. His first book 15 years ago made the term “experiential marketing” part of a brand’s lexicon and is still considered “the best book on experiential marketing.” His second book presented outrageously effective marketing campaigns from around the world. And for the past decade, he has consulted Fortune 100 companies on the power of purpose in marketing – years before the term “brand purpose” became a must-have in business. He is also a well-known marketing voice in the world of web3, having launched one of the earliest web3 consulting agencies in early 2021. He is currently helping brands and businesses understand the “phygital” connections between digital and physical worlds that will be the next frontier of marketing and advertising. He is a columnist for Adweek and Campaign magazines, where he writes the “Into the Metaverse” column. He has spoken at major conferences like SXSW, Consensus, Forbes CMO Summit, Advertising Week, The Art of Marketing and X-Prize, as well as dozens of marketing conferences and company off-sites. Max is a masterful “explainer” and connecter. If you are interested in innovation, creativity and insight to unlock business growth and social impact, Max will help you look within and see around the corner.

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Dona Sarkar

Director of Technology for Microsoft Accessibility, Author, Bipoc Woman in Tech Leader

Meet Dona Sarkar Dona believes that you are one experiment away from being your most powerful self at work. And yes, in life! Currently at her day job, she’s running 100 experiments as the Chief Troublemaker of the Microsoft AI and Copilot Extensibility Program. Her goal is that people all over the world can use Microsoft’s AI and Copilot programs to reason over their OWN data and truly make AI useful for their business. Previously, Dona led the Accessibility tech program at Microsoft, implementing Generative AI in her products in an inclusive way. She also led the #WindowsInsiders program (20 million people globally) and worked on advocacy for the Metaverse via HoloLens and low-code development via Microsoft’s Power Platform. Dona is also a keynote speaker (fave audience is corporate leaders like YOU), a multi-published author (it turns out fiction writing is useful in software!),  the owner of the ethical luxury fashion brand called Prima Dona Studios, and she has recently become a wine bar co-owner and is studying to be a sommelier. A few years ago, she was named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Productive People and Cosmopolitan magazine’s Businessperson of the Year for her multi-faceted (aka weird) life.  And yes, she is always ready to get on a plane and come see YOU.

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