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President, World Bank Group (2012-2019)
12th President of the World Bank Group Jim Yong Kim is a global visionary devoted to improving the lives of people in developing countries and championing the cause of global health. Renowned for…
Futurist & Thought Leader on Trust and Sensemaking, Advisor, Consultant and Consigliere, Founder, Open Global Mind, Unique: Curator of the world's largest mind map
Jerry Michalski helps people see the future differently. As a top tech analyst during the Dot-Com era, Jerry helped shape the worlds of software and online services, paving the way…
Global Futurist, Bestselling Author
As a renowned global futurist and bestselling author, Jack Uldrich is an accomplished business speaker, addressing hundreds of businesses and organizations, including General Electric, General Mills, Pfizer, St. Jude Medical,…
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Rent the Runway
Jennifer Hyman serves as the CEO of Rent the Runway (RTR), which she co-founded in 2009 while a business student at Harvard.
Founder, Wikipedia, World's 5th Most Visited Website, Founder, WT.Social, U.S. Internet Entrepreneur and Wiki Pioneer, One of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”
Leading technology futurist and Wikipedia and WT.Social Founder Jimmy Wales is one of the most sought-after visionaries in business and technology. Wikipedia is the 5th Most Popular Website in the…
Former Tight End, Las Vegas Raiders
Jason Witten was formerly the tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Award-Winning Actor
Two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner starred in the 2010 Best Picture winner The Hurt Locker. Winner of six Academy Awards and inspired by true events, The Hurt Locker is the story of…
Award-Winning Actress
Jurnee Smollett is an award-winning actress and activist of rare talent and conviction. Most recently, she starred in J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, and Misha Green’s critically acclaimed drama for HBO, Lovecraft…
Award-Winning Composer
Justin Paul is an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Tony-winning composer and lyricist, best known for his songwriting partnership with Benj Pasek.
Legendary NASCAR Driver
Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon, one of the most iconic names in racing and pop culture, joined FOX NASCAR in 2016 as a full-time race analyst.
Founder, The Big Quiet (Mass Meditation Movement)
Jesse Israel a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive with a love for piano karaoke and his Mom’s tacos.
Paralympic ski racer and Cancer Survivor
Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian and bestselling author who has shared his story at events across the world. His high-energy blend of humor and inspiration motivates audiences to adopt his…
Actress, Netflix’s You and Wednesday.
Jenna Ortega has been acting since she was 8 years old. Known for her roles on hit shows like hit Netflix series You, Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle, and CW’s Jane the…
NFL Pro Bowler, Entrepreneur and Perseverance Expert
Justin's personal journey is one of the best stories in the NFL. Justin has a genuine desire to positively impact others with his message of perseverance through life's disappointments.
#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.…
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.…
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, 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…
Yoga Teacher & Body Positivity Advocate
Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, highly sought after for her insights on 21st-century yoga
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.
Award-Winning Writer, Director & Producer of Netflix's Dear White People
Justin Simien is the creator, writer, director and producer of the critically acclaimed feature, Dear White People, which debuted at Sundance where it won the Breakthrough Talent Award, then was nominated…
Author, "Sprint" & "Make Time"
Jake Knapp is a bestselling author, tech designer, and business consultant. Jake created the Design Sprint process, which he has run with over 100 startups including Nest, Slack, 23andMe, and…
CNN Senior Political Analyst & Best-Selling Author
Avlon discusses America’s broken political system and shares with audiences tangible opportunities for constructive change.
Comedian, Actor, & Filmmaker
Jordan Peele is an actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer whose directorial debut, horror film "Get Out," was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture and Best Director. Jordan won…
Bestselling Author, Trans Rights Advocate, & Writer on FX's "Pose"
Janet Mock is an Emmy-nominated writer, director, and executive producer of the FX drama series POSE and the Netflix limited series Hollywood. Her memoir, Redefining Realness, debuted on the New York Times bestsellers list in 2014. Her second book, Surpassing…
Award-Winning Chef & Restauranteur
Chef/Partner of Barbuto, Jams, Montecito and Brezza Cucina James Beard Award Winner - Best Chef: New York City Judge on Bravo’s Recipe for Deception Regular Guest Judge on Bravo’s Top…
Award-Winning Actress & Singer
A two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress and best-selling author, Jennifer Hudson is an extraordinary talent. From humble beginnings, Hudson began singing in a small Chicago church where, week after…
Host, The Late Late Show with James Corden
British actor James Corden is known around the world as a Tony Award-winning performer on Broadway, a BAFTA-winning comedy star, a feature film actor, and an acclaimed host, writer, and…
Legendary Singer-Songwriter
As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years
Award-winning Writer, Director, Producer, and Comedian
Judd Apatow, one of the most sought-after comedic minds in the industry, has directed, produced, and written many of the biggest comedy films and hit TV shows of the last…
Co-Hosts, Styling Hollywood and Founders, JSN Studio
What happens when your natural chemistry generates the love of a lifetime, a vibrant business and a hit Netflix show? Welcome to the experience of Jason Bolden, celebrity stylist and…
Disagreeing Agreeably: Tackling Today's Issues While Finding Common Ground
At a time when Americans feel more divided than ever before about politics, John Avlon and Margaret Hoover offer a much-needed example of how we can disagree agreeably.
Renowned Economist and Author
Nationally-prominent economist Jared Bernstein joined the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities as a Senior Fellow in May 2011. The Center is one of the nation’s premier policy organizations working…
Homeland Security Expert, CNN Analyst, Harvard Faculty Member, & Author
Juliette Kayyem is one of the nation’s leading experts in homeland and national security against a range of threats from terrorism to cybersecurity to natural disasters. Her thoughtful and frank…
Creator of Downton Abbey, Academy Award-Winning Writer, Director, Novelist, and Actor
At the podium, Fellowes gives a behind-the-scenes look at Downton Abbey. From his relationship with the owners of Highclere Estate—the fictional Downton Abbey’s stand-in—to his inspiration for the setting and…
Host of MSNBC’s Your Business & Co-Founder, GoodSearch.com
In the ultimate program for entrepreneurs, at the podium, Ramberg offers her unique perspective as a small business owner and reporter. Sharing the ins and outs of small business, from…
Emmy-Winning Actor, Comedian, Writer, and Producer
Jason Sudeikis is an award-winning actor, comedian, producer, and writer who stars as the buoyant optimist Ted Lasso in the widely popular Apple TV+ series he co-created. Good to the core, its first…
Actor & Activist
Javier Muñoz is an actor and activist whose impressive body of work spans theater, film and television. Muñoz is best known for starring as "Alexander Hamilton” in the cultural-phenomenon musical Hamilton on…
Bestselling Author of Live From New York, Those Guys Have All the Fun, & Powerhouse
Saturday Night Live and ESPN are two of the most prominent cultural phenomena of the century just behind us and the century still new beneath our feet.
Zoologist and Television Personality
Jarod Miller is an animal expert, uniting audiences of all backgrounds over a mutual admiration for the animals themselves and Miller’s captivating energy. His interest and knowledge in animal behavior…
Co-Host, “Fox and Friends First”
Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist Jillian Mele has been on a meteoric rise in media. In a few short years she moved from hosting a local sports show in Philadelphia to…
Legendary Profiler & FBI Investigative Support Unit Founder
As an innovator at the FBI in the late 1970s, John Douglas developed new investigative techniques for hunting serial killers, sex offenders, and other violent offenders. Advancing the use in…
Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
Bringing his business acumen and passion for creative and responsible business practices to life at the podium, Greenfield's presentation delivers an inspiring tribute to America's entrepreneurial spirit, full of anecdotes…
Former Chief Content Officer, Hearst Magazines
The New York Times calls Joanna Coles “one of the most powerful people in media." Coles stands at the helm of digital media and big tech, overseeing and influencing the dynamic…
Attorney, Chef, Author, Blogger & Influencer aka “The Korean Vegan”
Known to millions as “The Korean Vegan,” Joanne Molinaro began her blog of the same name in 2016 after adopting a plant-based diet.
Director, Producer, and Cinematographer
Jeff Orlowski electrified viewers with The Social Dilemma, a chilling portrayal of social media companies and the outsize influence they hold over our socio-political landscape.
Entrepreneur, Author and Founder of WallStreetBets
Jaime Rogozinski is a visionary entrepreneur. Over the past 16 years Jaime has started multiple successful companies, mainly in tech and finance fields that he has help build from the…