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On World Health Day, global leaders, healthcare professionals, and organizations are rallying around a powerful message: science and collaboration are essential to building a healthier future for all. This year’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science,” emphasizes the importance of evidence-based decision-making and international cooperation in addressing today’s most urgent health challenges. 

As change accelerates across every sector, leadership is shifting from having answers to asking the right questions. That same approach applies to speaker selection. The strongest programs start with curiosity, remaining open to new ideas, formats, and voices. This mindset leads to stronger collaboration and more thoughtful outcomes. Takeaway: Start with curiosity, not certainty. Better questions lead to better decisions. Want to learn more? APB speaker Kelly Corrigan explores how curiosity fuels collaboration, innovation, and leadership growth.

Autism Awareness Week serves as a powerful reminder to celebrate neurodiversity, elevate understanding, and champion inclusion. This year, the week shines even brighter with the contributions of leading voices who have transformed how the world perceives autism—not as a limitation, but as a different way of experiencing and contributing to the world.

We’re excited to share that APB exclusive speaker Nora McInerny’s podcast, Thanks for Asking, has been named Best Advice/Inspirational Podcast at the prestigious iHeartPodcast Awards—an honor that recognizes the top voices shaping conversations and culture today. 

Acclaimed technology journalist, bestselling author, and APB exclusive speaker David Pogue recently released a landmark new book, Apple: The First 50 Years—a comprehensive and captivating look at one of the most influential companies in modern history. Already a New York Times bestseller, the book is rapidly topping several lists, including Amazon and USA Today.

TIME magazine’s annual Women of the Year list has spotlighted 16 influential women shaping culture, leadership, and equity in 2026—including two celebrated speakers with whom APB has collaborated: Mel Robbins and Sheryl Lee Ralph.  

The Bumblebee Blueprint: Tiny Truths for a Bigger, Braver Life, a new book by transformational leader and APB exclusive speaker Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, is drawing attention for its blend of personal narrative and practical growth strategies for professionals, leaders, and anyone seeking resilience in turbulent times. 

Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW), observed March 8–14, 2026, will bring national focus to the ongoing effort to improve healthcare safety and reduce preventable harm in medical settings across the United States and globally. This year’s theme, “Team Up for Patient Safety,” emphasizes collaborative involvement among care teams, patients, and families to strengthen healthcare delivery and outcomes. During this dedicated week, several influential voices—including expert APB speakers with deep experience in patient advocacy, public health, and clinical leadership—will help elevate the conversation around safety, equity, and quality in healthcare. 

From geopolitical upheaval and economic uncertainty to rapid advances in AI, today’s leaders are facing more questions—and fewer clear answers—than ever before. In moments like these, clarity isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Our featured speakers help organizations make sense of complexity, offering grounded insights and forward-looking perspectives on the forces shaping our world. With expertise across geopolitics, economics, technology, and leadership, these voices equip audiences to think clearly and lead confidently.

Every year March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the powerful roles of women throughout history. APB continues to represent a number of speakers on women's issues, from award-winning actresses and activists to journalists, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and innovative global leaders. Check out some of our most sought-after female voices below.