Dr. Vivienne Ming, PhD
Professional Mad Scientist,
Chief Scientist at Dionysus Digital Health & The Human Trust

Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne offers a fresh take on the evolving relationship between humans and AI, exploring how we use AI as a tool to empower our children. Her talk will challenge us to consider how we can shape a better future by steering technology, rather than being steered by it.

Eldra Jackson III
Executive Director, Inside Circle
Strategic Partner, The Trium Group

Eldra Jackson III doesn’t just give talks—he starts conversations that make you think, feel, and see things differently. His journey from prison to purpose is proof that real change is possible, no matter where you come from. Through raw stories and hard truths, Eldra helps people break free from old mindsets, heal from past struggles, and step into a more authentic way of living.

Addisu Demissie, Political Strategist, 50+1 Strategies
Marie Szutz, Executive Coach & Consultant
Former VP of People, Figma

Explore what politics can teach us about leadership, trust, and organizational change. Addisu, a political strategist who has led nationals campaigns, will join Marie Szuts to share lessons from the campaign trail that apply far politics.

Suzy Welch, PhD & Shelby Wolpa
Best-Selling Author, NYU Stern School of Business, Author, Becoming You
Remote Work & People Strategy Advisor

What does it take to reinvent your career—or your company—in the age of AI? In this candid conversation, Suzy Welch and Shelby Wolpa will share stories from the front lines of organizational and personal transformation. Together, they’ll explore how leaders can adapt, evolve, and build meaningful work in an era defined by disruption.

Simone Stolzoff
Author, The Good Enough Job
TED Speaker

Simone Stolzoff is a journalist and former IDEO design lead whose work explores the tangled relationship between identity, ambition, and work. He’ll share ideas from his upcoming book, an exploration of our craving for certainty in an uncertain world.

Eric Bahn, Co-founder at Hustle Fund
Danielle Strachman, Co-founder at 1517 Fund
Virginie Raphael, Founder at FullCircle Fund

Step into the Funders’ Fishbowl! In this interactive session, these three VCs will unpack what they’re seeing at the front lines of entrepreneurship and the future of work. With a fourth seat open to you, this is a rare chance to ask candid questions, challenge assumptions, and explore where innovation is headed—alongside the people investing in it.

Jaime Woolf, CEO Creativity Partners, former Dir. of Culture at Pixar
Danielle Feinberg, Visual Effects at Pixar
Chris Bell, President, Creativity Partners
Ashley Whilians, Harvard University

This session challenges our beliefs about work and demonstrates how space for storytelling, play, and human connection unlocks better ideas. Through interactive exercises and real examples, you’ll learn how to escape the efficiency trap and leave with a simple experiment to run at work next week.

Bree Groff
Author, Today Was Fun: A Book About Work
Senior Advisor, SYPartners

In this interactive workshop filled with client examples, research, and tools, Bree shares seven rules for better days at work (and in life). You will walk away feeling lighter, more human, more hopeful, and with practices you can use immediately in your own work and with your team to create better days.

Becks Port, CHRO Sequoia
Sally Thornton, Founder Forshay

In a world defined by constant change, the role of the Chief People Officer has never been more vital—or more complex. Join Becks Port (Sequoia), Sally Thornton (Forshay), and a circle of forward-thinking CPOs for a conversation about leading through uncertainty, supporting teams at scale, and redesigning work in real time. This session offers a rare inside look at how today’s top people leaders are navigating chaos with clarity and care.

Jenny Sauer-Klein
Founder & CEO, The Primary Shift

A collaborative learning lab for seasoned and emerging conference organizers to shape the future of conferences.

Learn proven, people-centered event design through hands-on workshops, real-world case studies, and community-driven experiments.