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Rachel Bloom | PDA Speakers

Comedian, Actress & Writer; Star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"

Rachel Bloom is best known as the star of the CW musical dramedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, which she co-created and executive produced alongside Aline Brosh McKenna.

Lloyd C. Blankfein | PDA Speakers

Former Chairman & CEO, Goldman Sachs (2006-2018)

Lloyd Blankfein is a highly distinguished authority on global markets, risk management, corporate culture, and leadership.

Cofer Black | PDA Speakers

Director, CIA Counterterrorists Center (1999-2002), Coordinator for Counterterrorism & Ambassador at Large (2002-2004)

Cofer Black’s experience as a political spokesperson has given him the ease and talent with which he speaks publicly today

Gary John Bishop | PDA Speakers

Urban Philosopher and Best-Selling Author

Are you ready to go beyond your limits? Ready to reframe your perspective? Ready to stop playing small? Then you may be ready for Gary John Bishop.

Jedediah Bila | PDA Speakers

Television Host & Author

Bila speaks from the heart on everything from politics to relationships to celebrity news.

Valerie Biden Owens | PDA Speakers

Campaign Manager for Vice President Joe Biden (1970 – Present), Consultant for Women’s Campaign International; Media Consultant at Joe Slade White & Co.

With over 40 years of experience in managing her brother Joe Biden's campaigns and advising other candidates, Valerie gives audiences an up close and personal look at winning political campaign…

Dr. Kate Biberdorf | PDA Speakers

Leading Expert in Robot Ethics; Researcher at MIT Media Lab & Fellow at Harvard Berkman Center

At the University of Texas, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is breaking stereotypes and blowing stuff up—all in a good pair of heels.

Preet Bharara | PDA Speakers

Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York U.S. Department of Justice; Legal Analyst for CNN

Preet Bharara draws on his experience as a prosecutor to delve into issues of ethics and compliance, corporate responsibility, leadership, and cyber security

Mark Bertolini | PDA Speakers

Former Chairman and CEO, Aetna, Inc., Director of Verizon Communications Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

Mark Bertolini’s tenure as CEO at Aetna shows how inspired corporate leadership can invest in its employees, drive a higher level of customer service all while delivering a 629% total…

Rev. A.R. Bernard | PDA Speakers

Author, Teacher, Mentor

Rev. Bernard leads one of the largest congregations in the United States, tens of thousands of followers strong, with another 300,000 radio listeners tuning in faithfully each week on Sirius/XM…

SAMANTHA BEE | PDA Speakers

Host of "Full Frontal" on TBS & Former Correspondent at "The Daily Show" With Jon Stewart

Samantha Bee has quickly established herself as having one of the most unique and sharp comedic voices on television with her late-night show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

KATIA BEAUCHAMP | PDA Speakers

Co-Founder & CEO, Birchbox

For Katia Beauchamp, “inventing her own reality” was paramount to her success. 10 years ago, Beauchamp and the team at Birchbox examined the lucrative beauty market only to find that…

BILLY BEANE | PDA Speakers

Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations & Minority Owner of the Oakland Athletics; Subject of "Moneyball"

With great insight and signature wit, Beane conveys his innovative, winning style of management and leadership, which involves identifying undervalued assets to create and sustain a competitive advantage.

AYAH BDEIR | PDA Speakers

Innovator, TED Fellow and CEO of litteBits

Ayah Bdeir is the founder and CEO of littleBits, the award-winning company that invented the electronic building block and whose mission is to empower kids to be change-makers through invention…

CNN Chief Political Correspondent

With almost two decades covering domestic politics for CNN, few can rival Dana Bash’s acumen of national politics

Ashleigh Banfield | PDA Speakers

Emmy-Award Winning Journalist & War Correspondent; Host of Popular TV Program "Disorder in the Court"

For the past 30 years, Ashleigh Banfield has been consistently one of the most acclaimed anchors in television news, and one of television’s top crime journalists.

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#1 International Bestselling Author of The Third Door & World’s Youngest Venture Capitalist

Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history.

Brooke Baldwin | PDA speakers

Journalist & Former TV Host of CNN Newsroom

Brooke Baldwin is a best-selling author, veteran journalist and Peabody Award finalist. She hosted her own live daily news show on CNN for more than a decade. Viewers have come…

Bob Balaban | PDA Speakers

Acclaimed Actor, Writer, Director & Producer

Balaban speaks about finding and utilizing creativity in business and in life. Witty and insightful, Balaban reveals how an individual does not need to fall into the “right-brain/left-brain” stigma; rather,…

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Prodigy

Zaila Avant-garde is amulti-talented powerhouse, with success springing from all her endeavours -and all before the ninth grade.

Bret Baier | PDA Speakers

Chief Political Anchor and Anchor/Executive Editor of Special Report with Bret Baier

Bret Baier is a prominent journalist in the news and broadcast industry. Known for his objective reporting, Baier currently serves as FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Chief Political Anchor and Anchor…

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Executive Producer of CBS' Under the Dome, Medical Expert & Philanthropist

At the podium, Baer empowers audiences with the ability to inspire social change through storytelling. His experience in film, television, books and medicine has given him the opportunity to evoke…

ALOK | PDA Speakers

Writer and Performance Artist

Alok (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed gender non-conforming writer, performer, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition

JIMMIE ALLEN | PDA Speakers

Platinum-Selling Recording Artist, Songwriter, Author, Motivational Speaker; 2021 ACM New Male Artist of the Year Award Winner

While most well-known for his electric onstage musical performances, Jimmie Allen’s keen ability to tell inspiring and thought-provoking stories is unparalleled

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Political Pollster, Author, Fox News Contributor & Columnist for The Washington Examiner

The 2020 Election will be the most data-intensive political operation in American History as both parties attempt to grapple with an overwhelmingly digitized society that has also become increasingly demographically…

Jonathan Alter | PDA Speakers

Award-Winning Columnist, Executive Producer of Amazon's Alpha House, and Author

Known at the podium for his insight, wit and first-hand anecdotes, Jonathan Alter is one of America’s most-respected journalists and modern historians.

Lori Allen | PDA Speakers

Entrepreneur, Businesswoman and Star of Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta

Lori Allen is one of the world’s foremost experts on bridal couture and currently stars in the TLC network’s ten season reality show Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.

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Actress; Entrepreneur; Founder & CEO of The Honest Company

Jessica Alba gained worldwide recognition in James Cameron’s Dark Angel, for her first starring role in a major studio film.

Luvvie Ajayi Jones | PDA Speakers

New York Times Best-Selling Author, Podcast Host & Professional Troublemaker

Luvvie Ajayi Jones is what happens when you blindly follow doing what you love without expectation.

Uzo Aduba | PDA Speakers

Emmy Award-Winning Actress Known for Her Roles in "Orange is the New Black" and "Mrs. America"

Best known for her two-time Emmy Award-winning portrayal as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on Netflix's hit series Orange is the New Black.

Jim Acosta | PDA Speakers

CNN Chief White House Correspondent

As CNN’s Chief White House correspondent and former national political correspondent, Jim Acosta is uniquely knowledgeable of all the major issues and players on the national political scene.

Emmanuel Acho | PDA Speakers

NYT Bestselling Author, Host, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man & Emmy Award-winning Fox Sports Analyst

Emmanuel Acho is a Fox Sports Analyst, Co-Host, FS1 Speak for Yourself and Host/Producer of the Emmy Award-Winning Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, a web series focused on driving an open, difficult,…

Dan Abrams | PDA Speakers

Chief Legal Affairs Anchor at ABC News & Founder of Abrams Media

Dan Abrams is the CEO and Founder of Abrams Media, Chief Legal Affairs Anchor for ABC News, co-host of the new “Grace and Abrams” and the host of top-rated cable…

Paula Abdul | PDA Speakers

Grammy Award-Winning Music Artist & Pop Culture Icon

As an award-winning music artist, iconic performer, and adored television personality.

Frank Waln | PDA Speakers

Award Winning Sicangu Lakota Hip Hop Artist, Producer, and Performer from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota

Frank Waln is an award winning Sicangu Lakota Hip Hop artist and music producer from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.

Dave Grohl | PDA Speakers

Grammy-winning musician, 2-time Emmy-winning Director and Author

Dave Grohl formed his first band at age 10. He dropped out of high school to play with the hardcore group Scream before auditioning for Nirvana.  

Jana Schmieding | PDA Speakers

Actress/Writer/Comedian & Native American Rights Activist

Jana Schmieding is known for her breakout role as "Reagan," opposite Ed Helms on Peacock's groundbreaking comedy series, RUTHERFORD FALLS.

Hayley Arceneaux | PDA Speakers

Youngest American in Space, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Employee; Bone Cancer Survivor;

Hayley Arceneaux is the youngest American ever to orbit Earth, the first pediatric cancer survivor to become an astronaut, and the first person with a prosthetic body part to visit…

John Yang | PDA Speakerss

ABC News correspondent based in Washington, DC.

John Yang was named NBC News White House correspondent in November 2007. Yang is based in Washington, D.C. and contributes to all NBC News properties, including “NBC Nightly News with…

Chloe Zhao | PDA Speakers

FIlmmaker Best Known for "Nomadland;" First Asian Woman to Win Oscar for Best Director

Chloé Zhao is a Chinese filmmaker, known primarily for her work in independent American films. Zhao made history in 2021 when she became the First Asian woman and only the…

Hasan Minhaj | PDA Speakers

Comedian, Actor, Writer & Star of "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj"

Hasan Minhaj is a comedian, actor, and writer in New York. He is a correspondent on the Emmy and Peabody award-winning program "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah." In April…

Jay Williams | PDA Speakers

ESPN Analyst and Author

ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams is considered one of the most prolific college basketball players in history. The #2 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, Williams is an…

Craig Foster | PDA Speakers

Academy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, My Octopus Teacher (2020)

Craig Foster is a co-founder of the Sea Change Trust and one of the world’s leading natural history filmmakers. He has dedicated himself to learning the secrets of the Great…

Eddie Huang | PDA Speakers

Entrepreneur, an Asian-American rights activist, and author of Fresh off the Boat: A Memoir, which has been adapted into ABC’s first Asian-American sitcom in over 20 years, Fresh off the Boat.

Eddie Huang is a chef, writer, TV host, fashion designer, speaker and producer whose work is recognized for bridging food with music, culture, comedy, politics and metropolitan life.

David Chang | PDA Speakers

Award-Winning Chef and Founder, Momofuko, Restaurateur, Betselling Author and Host, Netflix's "Ugly Delicious"

David Chang is the Chef and Founder of Momofuku. Named one of “the most influential people of the 21st century” by Esquire magazine, David has appeared on numerous television shows.

Amanda Nguyen | PDA Speakers

Civil Rights Activist and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee

Amanda Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Rise, a social movement accelerator. She is a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and star of the Emmy-nominated documentary “Rise Above.”

Kim Ng | PDA Group

General Manager of the Miami Marlins; MLB's First Female GM; Former VP of Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball

Kim Ng is an executive in Major League Baseball. She is currently the general manager of the Miami Marlins and the highest-ranking female baseball executive. She is the first woman…

Andrew Chau | PDA Speakers

Neo co-founder and CEO

Andrew Chau successfully co-founded SkipTheDishes in 2012, which from its early beginnings in Saskatoon grew to over 130 markets and a network of over 4 million Canadians and 25,000 restaurant…

catherine haena kim | PDA Speakers

Actress, known for FBI (2018), Ballers (2015) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010)

Catherine Haena Kim was born to Korean parents. Her parents migrated to America and lived there. Even after being born and raised in America, her family made sure that she and…

LULU WANG | PDA Speakers

Award-Winning Filmmaker

With the rare ability to captivate audiences with her sincere storytelling and global perspective, Lulu Wang continues to establish herself as a writer and filmmaker to watch. Most recently, Wang…