Global Issues
TED Speakers
TED Speakers:
Creator, Wait But Why
From the top 5 most-watched TED talk of all time, to HubSpot’s Inbound16 conference, Tim Urban is redefining the live speaking experience for the digital era.
Best-Selling Author on Science of High Performance
Best-selling author David Epstein has made it his mission to uncover the keys to achieving high performance in any domain. In his latest book, Range, he examines the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to artists and more.
Emmy-Winning CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent
Whether he’s covering AI, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, the latest consumer tech, a post-robot world, or preparing for climate change, David Pogue is a master communicator who brings even the most non-technical audiences up to speed.
2014 Nobel Peace Prize Winner & Child Rights’ Activist
Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi has been a tireless global advocate of children’s rights for four decades now. He left a lucrative career and started Save the Childhood Movement to rescue children from the shackles of slavery.
Former CEO of X Prize Foundation
Dr. Peter Diamandis formerly headed the X Prize Foundation, which leads the world in designing and launching large incentive prizes to drive breakthroughs that benefit humanity.
Social Activist & Contributor to Vanity Fair
Monica Lewinsky is a social activist, consultant and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair. She advocates for a safer social media environment and addresses such topics as digital resilience + reputation and more.
Former President of Ireland & Chair of The Elders
One of the world’s most respected advocates for human rights and Ireland’s first woman President, Mary Robinson leads the mission of the Mary Robinson Foundation—Climate Justice.
NYT Best-Selling Author & Motivational Leader
Moore energizes audiences with his remarkable personal story of overcoming adversity through education, embracing personal responsibility and emerging as an inspirational leader.