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Economy & Finance:
Leading Authority on Climate Change
Nicholas Stern (Lord Stern) is a globally recognized economist, and one the world’s leading authorities on climate change, international development and global economic growth.
Lawyer, Economist & NYT Best-Selling Author
A law and economics guru, Ian Ayres is a columnist for Forbes and writes for the NYT Freakonomics blog. He is also the co-founder of stickK, a website that incentivizes sticking to goals.
Former US Senator & Ambassador
Known as a builder of political bridges with deep expertise in both the public and private sector, Ambassador Scott Brown speaks from more than 30 years of experience as a diplomat, senator, military officer, trade negotiator and bestselling author.
9th Elected Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. stands at the forefront of leadership, spearheading transformative changes in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
1st CMI Officer, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Andrew Busch was the first Chief Market Intelligence Officer (CMIO) for the U.S. government at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As CMIO, he was charged with improving and enhancing the government’s understanding of the markets.
Principal of The Washington Update
A dynamic and insightful author, Jeff Bush is known for his unique ability to translate difficult and confusing information coming out of Washington D.C. into winning growth strategies for business owners.
Former Managing Director of the IMF
The seventh managing director of the IMF, speaker Michel Camdessus served two five-year terms, then was unanimously selected for a third term by the Executive Board.
Harvard Professor of Applied Economics & Author
An academic and a public servant, speaker David Cutler is an acclaimed voice in health economics and public economics.
One of Wall Street’s First Black Women Traders
From humble Southern beginnings to breaking barriers on Wall Street, Martina Marshall Edwards is the epitome of not allowing your circumstances to determine your outcome.
Professor of International Affairs, Johns Hopkins & Co-Author of Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy
Technology is transforming the global marketplace. Henry Farrell has spent decades thinking and writing about the changes it has created, carrying out cutting edge research, and writing for places like the New York Times.
Best-Selling Author & Urbanist
Richard Florida is the author of the best-selling books The Rise of the Creative Class and Who’s Your City? He is a sought-after speaker on global trends, economics, change management, innovation and growth.
Expert on Theories of Creativity
Professor of economics at the University of Chicago, David Galenson is known for his analysis on the process of creativity – specifically, for his theory on the experimental versus conceptual thought process.
Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Podcaster, Entrepreneur & Professor
Scott Galloway is Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and a serial entrepreneur. He was named one of the world’s best business professors by Poets & Quants.
Former President of Colombia
Former Colombian President César Gaviria is known as a conflict mediator, advocate of democracy, staunch supporter of regional integration, and defender of human rights. He is credited with reforming the Americas.
Globalization, Global Economic & Politics Expert
A leading globalization expert, Edward Goldberg is often cited by the likes of Thomas Friedman in their written works. He speaks on globalization and its effect on culture, business, trade, and politics.
Expert on European Markets & the Euro
Speaker José Manuel González-Páramo served as a member of the executive board of the European Central Bank where he oversaw the design and implementation of innovative, nonconventional monetary policies.