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Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month invites us to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and recommit to earlier detection, better care, and compassionate support. It’s also a chance to amplify voices that inform, inspire, and mobilize communities. At APB, we’re proud to work with speakers who transform experience into impact—bringing audiences insights, hope, and the courage to act. Below are three featured keynote speakers whose stories and advocacy illuminate what’s possible when perseverance meets purpose.

As our online and offline lives become increasingly intertwined, individuals and organizations must be equipped with practical tools and strategies to safeguard themselves. The speakers below open our eyes to the vulnerabilities in our interconnected cyber world and empower audiences to take control of their security.

APB speaker Mike Hayes, former commanding officer of SEAL Team Two and longtime public servant and business leader, has released a new book, Mission Driven: The Path to a Life of Purpose. The book offers a practical roadmap for people at major crossroads in their lives, helping readers define success, lean into their core values, and translate purpose into action.

Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans who have enriched the country. Join us in honoring these communities with one of the sought-after speakers below!

In a riveting conversation on Beyond the Grid, former IndyCar star and APB speaker James Hinchcliffe revisited the highs and lows of his storied racing career, sharing a 10-year journey from near-tragedy to triumph and his transition into expert commentary on F1 TV.

A striking new report published in JAMA Network Open, co-authored by anesthesiologist, Medical College of Wisconsin executive and APB speaker Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, reveals a troubling trend: most physicians experiencing mental health challenges do not seek care. Ehrenfeld, also executive director of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, has personally endured the loss o ...

In a compelling article published by Nature Medicine, APB exclusive speaker Daniel E. Dawes J.D. (along with co-authors Guilamo-Ramos, Thimm-Kaiser, and Benzekri), challenges the pervasive zero-sum mindset around health equity reform in the U.S. Zero-sum thinking—the belief that improving health outcomes for marginalized populations necessarily comes at the expense of those already better off—stands as a formidable barrier to meaningful, equitable reforms. Dawes and colleagues dismantle this flawed logic by demonstrating how reducing health inequities benefits the entire population, not just disadvantaged groups. 

Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) highlights the vital contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. As organizations plan events to commemorate NDEAM on October 23, APB proudly represents a group of powerful speakers whose lived experiences and insights can spark transformative conversations. These thought leaders not only share their stories of resilience and achievement but also provide actionable strategies for building more inclusive environments.

In a recent episode of CBS Sunday Morning, Emmy-winning correspondent and APB exclusive speaker David Pogue dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the job search landscape—especially for recent college graduates. 

Acclaimed author, journalist, Miami University scholar and APB exclusive speaker Wil Haygood is prominently featured in the new PBS documentary Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect, which will air nationwide on September 9 at 9 p.m. ET. The film chronicles the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice, whose groundbreaking work in civil rights law transformed the nation.