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Star, Netflix's Bridgerton & Amazon's Sylvie's Love

Regé-Jean Page can be seen in Shonda Rhimes' Netflix series BRIDGERTON, where he plays lead role of "Simon Basset." He can next been seen in SYLVIE'S LOVE, alongside Tessa Thompson,…

Shivvy Jervis | PDA Speakers

Futurist Speaker and Broadcaster

Meet one of Europe's only female, Asian Forecasters studying the intersection of three areas - digital breakthroughs, scientific discoveries and brain chemistry.

Andy Andrews

New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Modern Day Will Rogers

Hailed by a New York Times reporter as "someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America," Andy Andrews is an internationally known speaker and author.

Creator & Executive Producer, "The Walking Dead"

Robert Kirkman is a New York Times best-selling author known for being the cultural zeitgeist of the comic book industry. Following the grassroots success of the self-published Battle Pope (2000), Kirkman caught the eye…

Actress

Simone stars as Judge Lola Carmichael on the CBS series All Rise. She is one of the first black female leads in CBS network history. She stars opposite Anthony Mackie in…

Sophia Chang | PDA Speakers

Music Business Matriarch

Sophia Chang is a music business matriarch who worked with Paul Simon and managed ODB, RZA, GZA, Q Tip, A Tribe Called Quest, Raphael Saadiq, and D'Angelo.

Tennis Legend & Philanthropist

Tennis champion Stefanie Graf, winner of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, remains the only player to win Wimbledon, the French Open, the U.S. Open and the Australian Open at least…

John O'Leary | PDA Speakers

#1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker Expected to Die. Now Teaching Others How to Truly Live.

In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body.…

The Visionary Behind "Emotional Agility"

Dr. Susan David is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning psychologist at Harvard Medical School. Co-founder and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at Harvard/McLean Hospital,…

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright and Screenwriter

Suzan-Lori Parks is a multi-award-winning American playwright and the first African-American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for her Broadway hit Topdog/Underdog.  Parks’ adaptation of The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess won the…

Jay Baer | PDA Speakers

New York Times best-selling author, internet pioneer, entrepreneur, and the most inspirational speaker on marketing, word of mouth, and customer service

Jay Baer is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker who teaches business growth through customer experience and marketing innovation. He is also a popular emcee and host of large events.…

Nationally-Renowned Public Health Leader & Infectious Disease Epidemiologist

Syra Madad, D.H.Sc., M.Sc., MCP is nationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program…

Bill Walton | PDA Speakers

Basketball Legend, Broadcaster, Humanitarian

Basketball legend Bill Walton is one of sports' most recognizable and beloved figures.

Acclaimed Americana Singer; Academy Award Winner for his work on 'Crazy Heart'

For some artists, winning an Oscar would represent reaching a pinnacle. For Ryan Bingham, who took home the Academy Award for "The Weary Kind," his hauntingly beautiful theme song for…

Quarterback, Washington Football Team

Ryan Fitzpatrick is an NFL quarterback who has played for nine teams over his 17 year NFL career. Fitzpatrick is the only NFL quarterback to throw a touchdown for eight different teams.…

Award-Winning Fashion Designer

"Everything I do is a matter of heart, body and soul," says Donna Karan, chief designer of the international company that bears her name. "For me, designing is an expression…

Former First Baseman, Philadelphia Phillies

As the fastest player in history to reach 100 home runs, 200 home runs, 250 home runs and 100 RBIs, Ryan has taken the game by storm in eleven seasons…

Undersecretary of Defense for Policy (2009-2012), Co-Founder & Managing Partner of WestExec Advisors, Co-Founder & Former CEO of Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Michèle Flournoy is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WestExec Advisors, and former Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), where she currently serves…

Shannon Miller | PDA Speakers

Decorated Gymnast and Cancer Survivor

Shannon Miller remains one of the most decorated gymnasts in history with 7 Olympic medals. (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze) She is the only female .  

Political Commentator, CNN

Sarah is a nationally syndicated columnist, author and commentator. She is author of the book Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media’s Attack on Christianity and co-author of the book Why You’re Wrong…

Positive Psychology Researcher

Michelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the best-selling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and is partnered…

Grammy Award-Nominated Country Music Artist

Mickey Guyton was born in Arlington, Texas, and began singing in church at a young age. She was drawn to a variety of artists with big voices including Dolly Parton,…

Workforce Strategist and Management Trendspotter, Author of The War at Work

Seth Mattison is the founder and CEO of Future Sight Labs, an org design and transformation firm that supports many of the world’s most inspiring leaders by helping prepare themselves and…

Mónica Ramírez | PDA Speakers

Founder of Justice for Migrant Women; Gender Equity & Workplace Sexual Violence Expert

Mónica Ramírez is a co-founder of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, or the National Farmworker Women's Alliance, and she created the first legal project in the U.S. focused on representing farmworker…

Mick Ebeling

Founder & CEO, Not Impossible Labs; Author, Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done

Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders , a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one…

Middle East Media Icon, Host of No. 1 Arab TV show Kalam Nawaem

Muna AbuSulayman, executive manager of Strategic Studies and Research Initiatives at Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding Company, was among the 250 Young Global Leaders chosen by the World Economic…

Actress and Screenwriter

Marling can currently be seen in the return of “The OA,” the critically acclaimed Netflix series in which she stars and co-creates alongside director Zal Batmanglij, and also features Kingsley…

Author, Speaker and Aviator

As the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, having flown missions worldwide as a combat-mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Lohrenz is used to working in fast…

Sidney Crosby | PDA Speakers

Captain, Pittsburgh Penguins

Expectations were high for this #1 overall draft pick when he was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005 and quickly dubbed “The Next One,” following legendary player Wayne Gretzky.…

Comedian and Actress

Catherine Cohen is a comedian and actress living in Brooklyn, NY. She hosts a weekly show at Alan Cumming’s new East Village cabaret, CLUB CUMMING as well as the monthly…

Director, DC's "Birds of Prey"

Cathy Yan is a filmmaker born in China and based in New York. She received a dual MFA in film and an MBA at New York University, as well as…

Former Director of Domestic Policy Council, Obama Administration, Immigration Policy Expert, Author

Cecilia Muñoz served for eight years on President Obama’s senior staff, first as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, then as Director of the Domestic Policy Council, making her the first Hispanic…

Former CEO, TaskRabbit; Board Member of HP and Nordstrom; Former Senior Director of Global Consumer Operations, Google

Stacy Brown-Philpot has more than 15 years of consumer technology experience, leading the growth and scale of large and small enterprises in the digital economy. Stacy is a founding member…

Composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and activist

Composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and activist Sting was born in Newcastle, England before moving to London in 1977 to form The Police with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers.

Public Relations Expert

Stan Rosenfield knows what it takes to work with the best actors, directors, producers, writers, and other creative talent. As president of Stan Rosenfield & Associates, a Los Angeles entertainment…

Musician & Actor

Tyson Ritter is the lead vocalist and bass guitarist of The All American Rejects, a model and an actor. The All American Rejects have released four albums, and sold over…

Power Forward, Miami Heat

Udonis Haslem is a Power Forward for the Miami Heat. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Udonis graduated from Miami Senior High School and played college basketball for the University of…

Actress

Uma Thurman is an actress best known for her starring roles in Pulp Fiction and the two-part Kill Bill films.

Co-Founder & CEO of UPSIDE Foods, the World's Leading Cell-Based Meat Company

Uma Valeti is a cardiologist, entrepreneur, and the CEO and co-founder of UPSIDE Foods. UPSIDE Foods is the world's leading cell-based meat company producing meat directly from animal cells without raising animals.

Creator, "Orange is the New Black"

Jenji Kohan is the creator and executive producer of Netflix's Orange is the New Black. To date, the critically acclaimed series has earned four Golden Globe nominations, 10 Emmy Award nominations, including…

Co-Founder, Waze

Uri Levine is a passionate serial entrepreneur and disruptor. He co-founded Waze, the world's largest driving traffic and navigation app, with more than 200M drivers around the globe. Which was acquired by Google on June…

Co-Founder, ORGANIZE; Author, Raising Our Hands; National Organizer, Women’s March

Jenna Arnold is the Chief Impact Officer at an impact venture fund, Rethink Capital Partners, helping shape the fund's plan for meaningful and measurable impact across education, community, food, and…

Chief Executive Officer, The Barack Obama Foundation

Valerie Jarrett is CEO and Board Member for the Obama Foundation and a Senior Distinguished Fellow at The University of Chicago Law School. She is the author of the New…

Legendary Gymnastics Coach

Veteran UCLA Gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field—known affectionately as Miss Val—has never done a flip or played an organized sport.

Yoga Teacher & Body Positivity Advocate

Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, highly sought after for her insights on 21st-century yoga

Designer

One room at a time, Vern Yip is designing his way across America, having knocked down walls and made over countless homes and restaurants during his four seasons of TLC’s Trading…

Digital Personality, Gamer, Activist & Entrepreneur

Jessica Blevins is a gamer, activist, entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, digital personality, and expert in gaming and esports who’s breaking barriers across the space.

Adventurer

Bear Grylls OBE, has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls went on…

Distinguished Fellow, Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering

Vivek's background is impressive -- an Entrepreneur, Academic, Author, Keynote Speaker wrapped into a wonderfully vibrant and charismatic package. His research is focused on the critical advances in robotics, artificial…

CEO and Founder, Scorpion Computer Services

This fall, see into the life of one of the world’s most successful computer hackers on the new CBS series Scorpion. Based on Walter O'Brien's incredible life, the show hopes to…