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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…

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…

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.…

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.…

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…

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

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…

Avlon discusses America’s broken political system and shares with audiences tangible opportunities for constructive change.

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…

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…

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…

Dream Big Work Hard. Those four simple words have helped to transform Pewaukee native JJ Watt from small-town Wisconsin boy to being selected #11 Overall Pick in the 2011 NFL…

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

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Foer delves into the lessons learned from Moonwalking with Einstein, inspiring audiences to become a master at their own game, whether in the boardroom or the classroom.

Tisch is an informed, articulate and engaging speaker with an appealing personal style. In the service-driven and highly competitive climate of modern business, the lessons he presents are prescient and…

Jon Taffer is the entertainer, the entrepreneur, the strategic advisor, the thought leader that transforms industries. Utilizing his four decades of unprecedented industry experience, Taffer guides companies through remodeling, reprogramming,…

Drawing on his years of experience in the corporate microcosm that is professional baseball, Joe Torre shares his wisdom