Digital Media Speakers

Soraya Darabi

At the young age of 23, social media maven Darabi became Manager of Digital Partnerships and Social Media at The New York Times and single-handedly established award-winning social media campaigns across multiple platforms. Now co-founder of Foodspotting, a geolocation-based mobile application, and a digital ...

Dan Rather

For decades, Rather was the face of the news as CBS News anchorman and reporter, delivering audiences the most defining moments in our recent history. He continues to call them as he sees them as a keynote speaker on media and national issues, and as the host of Dan Rather Reports on HD Net. As a speaker, his ...

John King

John King is the anchor of CNN's John King, USA. On the air and in his speaking engagements, King offers in-depth analysis, discussion and commentary on a blend of politics, national and world affairs,and social, cultural and media trends.

Chris Hughes

A technology superstar whose business is people, Hughes has helped create two of the most successful startups in modern history: Facebook and MyBarackObama.com, the campaign apparatus that helped elect a US President. With an instinct for building technology that networks the commonality of real people and real ...

Sam Graham-Felsen

Sam Graham-Felsen is a pioneer in the rapidly growing fields of emerging media and movement building, both as a strategic advisor and as a key member of President Barack Obama's online campaign team.

Sarah Lacy

Sarah Lacy knows Silicon Valley and the power of the Web 2.0 technology like few others. As a veteran reporter covering start ups—from technology innovation to cultural underpinnings—Lacy is an expert in translating the mystique and the might of this hub of technology to the rest of the world.

Jon Landau

Academy Award and two-time Golden Globe-winning producer Jon Landau has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to oversee and deliver major motion pictures. He currently holds the distinction of having produced the two highest grossing movies of all-time, Avatar and Titanic. Landau brings his thorough ...

Jeff Taylor

As founder of Monster and Eons, Jeff Taylor is recognized as an innovator and visionary business leader in the Internet and careers industries. As an inspirational and enthusiastic keynote speaker, Taylor zeroes in on what lies ahead by drawing on his experience as a big picture entrepreneur and expert at technology, ...

Kevin Colleran

Facebook's pioneering sales executive and among its first ten employees, Kevin Colleran was an integral part of the social networking behemoth's sales force. As the company's Global Partnership Lead, he was responsible for creatively monetizing the site without hampering user experience.

Dave Morin

Currently the co-founder and CEO of Path, a mobile-focused internet startup, Morin is perhaps best known as one of the co-inventors of Facebook Platform. An instrumental player in expanding the groundbreaking site’s capabilities, Morin played significant roles in the areas of product strategy, marketing, and management ...

Bob Simon

As one of the most honored journalists in international reporting, Bob Simon has chronicled the most important events of the past 30 years for CBS News. The network's chief Middle East correspondent since 1987, he has been a regular contributor to 60 Minutes for over 15 years.

Arun Chaudhary

As official videographer for candidate and then President Barak Obama, Arun Chaudhary was witness to both historic official business as well as behind-the-scenes personal, casual time spent with friends & family.

Joe Trippi

Heralded on the cover of The New Republic as the man who "reinvented campaigning" Trippi began his political career working on Edward M. Kennedy's presidential campaign in 1980. His work in presidential politics continued with the campaigns of Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, Richard Gephardt and Howard Dean. He is the ...

Liz Pulliam Weston

Liz Pulliam Weston is the most-read personal finance columnist on the Internet and an award-winning, nationally syndicated personal finance expert who can make the most complex money topics understandable to the average reader.

Jesse Dylan

Jesse Dylan isn't the first director to make the jump from music videos to feature films, but he's certainly one of the most creative and successful. His recent project with will.i.am for Barack Obama led to the video/speech, "Yes We Can." The viral sensation has since been seen by tens of millions and won an Emmy Award.

Ian Smith

Dr. Ian Smith has served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1's highly-rated Celebrity Fit Club, is the creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge, and is a medical contributor on the nationally syndicated television show Rachael Ray. Dr. Smith is also the host of his own nationally ...

Michael Rogers

As “The Practical Futurist” for The New York Times, Rogers zeros in on the how technology affects society -- how we live our lives and adapt to the future -- focusing on alternate energy sources and the pressure on natural resources as a result of globalization.

Mark Cuban

Cuban purchased the Dallas Mavericks in 2000 and has since been credited with revamping the entire entertainment experience. Prior to his purchase of the Mavericks, Cuban co-founded Broadcast.com, the leading provider of multimedia and streaming on the Internet, in 1995, selling it to Yahoo! in July of 1999. Before ...

Jeff Jarvis

Named one of the 100 most influential and respected media figures in the world by the World Economic Forum, Jeff Jarvis writes about media, technology, and business on his blog, Buzzmachine.com, and works as a columnist for The Guardian in London. From newspapers to magazines to blogs – he has established himself ...

Chris Sacca

A leading Silicon Valley venture investor, private equity principal, and company advisor focusing on consumer web, mobile, and wireless technology, Sacca most was the face and voice of Google, Inc. serving as Head of Special Initiatives. Now a formal advisor to the social networking phenomenon Twitter, Sacca also served ...