Jacob Javits Convention Center
5 & 6 November 2025
WORLD BUSINESS FORUM SPEAKERS 2025
WORLD BUSINESS FORUM SPEAKERS 2025
Liderança
Brené Brown
Research Professor and Author
Talento
Adam Grant
Groundbreaking organizational psychologist and top-rated professor at Wharton
Performance
Simone Biles
The most decorated gymnast of all time
Estratégia
Scott Galloway
Serial entrepreneur, award-winning podcaster and professor at NYU Stern
Self-Management
James Clear
Best-selling author of Atomic Habits
AI Strategy
Ayanna Howard
Pioneering innovator, entrepreneur and inventor of robotic technologies and AI for industry
Creatividade
Seth Godin
One of today’s most influential management thinkers and serial entrepreneur
Customer Experience Strategy
Renée Richardson Gosline
Globally recognized expert in customer experience and AI at MIT Sloan
ABOUT WORLD BUSINESS FORUM
Since 2004, the World Business Forum New York gathers thousands of senior executives to learn from a program of world-class business thought leaders.
O Fórum centra-se nas questões de gestão mais relevantes para os gestores de hoje e ajuda os líderes a enfrentar o desafio de liderar as suas equipas e organizações.
Por Que Assistir?
Learning
Aprender com líderes e especialistas reconhecidos.
A curated program that tackles today’s most pressing leadership challenges head-on.
Inspiration
Superchange your organization.
Ideias transformadoras e a inspiração para as concretizar.
Networking
Expandir a sua rede.
Rub shoulders with over 2,000 decision-makers, innovators, and industry leaders.
ABOUT WOBI MEMBERSHIP
The Next Evolution Of WOBI Is Here.
Introducing WOBI Membership, your annual subscription to the world’s best management content and a global community of senior executives.
Your WOBI Membership Includes Access To:
- WORLD BUSINESS FORUM NEW YORK 2025 in person
- WORLD BUSINESS FORUMS WORLDWIDE on demand
- Year-Round Digital Content
- networking opportunities
- A GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COMMUNITY
Your ticket to WOBI’s annual flagship event. Two days of ideas and inspiration while expanding your professional network.
Watch full sessions and highlights from all this year’s World Business Forums from around the globe.
*Available for 30 days on demand after event date.
Contenido exclusivo de líderes de pensamiento en management de todo el mundo cuidadosamente seleccionado y producido en múltiples formatos.
Join local in-person networking events to connect and share experiences with other leaders on key management and leadership topics.
Form part of an exclusive community of business leaders from around the world.
BECOME A MEMBER
wobi membership Gold
$3,990 +USD $2,790 USD
Offer Valid Until December 20th
What’s Included
On-demand 2024 World Business Forums Worldwide
300+ hours WOBI’s Digital Content Library
Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
Exclusive Network Opportunities During the Year
Form part of an Exclusive Global Community
Asientos de orquesta
Certificado de participação
Coffee breaks
Access to Both Days of the Forum
wobi membership PLATINUM
$4,990 +USD $3,990 USD
Offer Valid Until December 20th
What’s Included
All WOBI Membership
Gold Benefits
Preferential Seating
Access to Platinum Lounge
Dedicated Registration
Deluxe Catering
wobi membership Gold
$17,890 +USD $12,490 USD
Offer Valid Until December 20th
What’s Included
On-demand 2024 World Business Forums Worldwide
300+ hours WOBI’s Digital Content Library
Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
Exclusive Network Opportunities During the Year
Form part of an Exclusive Global Community
Asientos de orquesta
Certificado de participação
Coffee breaks
Access to Both Days of the Forum
wobi membership PLATINUM
$22,390+USD $17,990 USD
Offer Valid Until December 20th
What’s Included
All WOBI Membership
Gold Benefits
Preferential Seating
Access to Platinum Lounge
Dedicated Registration
Deluxe Catering
wobi membership Gold
$31,890 +USD $22,290 USD
Offer Valid Until December 20th
What’s Included
On-demand 2024 World Business Forums Worldwide
300+ hours WOBI’s Digital Content Library
Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
Exclusive Network Opportunities During the Year
Form part of an Exclusive Global Community
Asientos de orquesta
Certificado de participação
Coffee breaks
Access to Both Days of the Forum
wobi membership PLATINUM
$39,890+USD $31,890 USD
Offer Valid Until December 20th
What’s Included
All WOBI Membership
Gold Benefits
Preferential Seating
Access to Platinum Lounge
Dedicated Registration
Deluxe Catering
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WOBI Membership Benefits
What is WOBI Membership?
WOBI Membership is an exclusive subscription service that provides year-round access to learning, inspiration, and networking opportunities for business leaders.
What is included?
– Access to the World Business Forum – your ticket to WOBI’s annual flagship event
– Watch all World Business Forum 2024 worldwide on demand until December 31st plus highlights, summaries and the best moments of our events around the globe
- Acceso completo a la biblioteca de contenido digital de WOBI, actualizado continuamente con las ideas de los líderes globales de management
– Up-to-Date content and inspiration
– Exclusive networking opportunities – content and networking events
– Be a part of a global executive community
Why WOBI Membership and not just my ticket for the World Business Forum?
We wanted to extend your 2-day ticket to World Business Forum into a 365-days a year experience. That is why, when purchasing your World Business Forum, your automacally, and at no additional cost, become a WOBI Member, accessing to our year-round, inspirational and networking resources & opportunities.
How do I access WOBI events on demand?
With WOBI Membership, you can watch full sessions from the 2024 event until December 15th and highlights from World Business Forum events worldwide on demand through our digital platform up to 30 days after the in-person event finishes.
How long will I be able to watch the On Demand full keynotes of World Business Forum around the world?
You will have access to the full keynotes of the World Business Forum on demand until December 15th. After that, you’ll still be able to enjoy an exclusive, curated selection of highlights, as well as the special compilation program, The Best of World Business Forum Worldwide 2024. Of course, if you purchase your ticket after December 15th 2024, you’ll be able to access to all full 2025 World Business Forums.
How often is the content in the Digital Content Library updated?
The content is continuously updated with new materials from WOBI’s events and global experts.
Are networking opportunities included in WOBI Membership?
Yes! Outsides of networking opportunities during World Business Forum, members can participate in exclusive local content and networking events designed to foster connections with other business leaders.
Can I access WOBI Membership from any location?
Yes, WOBI Membership is accessible globally, and members can engage with the content and community from anywhere in the world.
What are the benefits of the WOBI Membership community?
Access to the World Business Forum 2025
– Your ticket to WOBI’s annual flagship event. Two days of ideas and inspiration while expanding your professional network.
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
– Join local in-person content networking events to connect and share experiences with other leaders
A Global Executive Community
– Form part of an exclusive community of business leaders from around the world
What if I don’t live in any of those countries and therefore cannot enjoy the World Business Forum in-person benefit?
We know that not everyone can attend our World Business Forums in person, that is why we have created an all-digital WOBI Membership that will allow you to enjoy all of our World Business Forum’s online and on demand.
How will I access my WOBI Membership?
You can access both, from any device:
Access the web version here
And download Mobile APP
Once you are there, you’ll find an icon for WOBI Membership, just login with your credentials and start enjoying your benefits.
How does group membership work, and when do beneficiaries get access?
After purchasing group memberships, you’ll need to decide who within your company will be the beneficiaries. Your WOBI account manager will assist you in assigning these memberships, ensuring that the selected individuals can start enjoying the benefits of WOBI Membership right away.
What if I’ve already purchased a 2025 World Business Forum ticket?
If you’ve already purchased a ticket for the 2025 World Business Forum, you’ll automatically get your WOBI Membership. Your account manager will help you assign the membership to yourself or others within your company so you can start enjoying the benefits right away.
Subscription & Duration
How can I subscribe to WOBI Membership?
You can easily subscribe to WOBI Membership through our website by following the steps provided during checkout. Alternatively, if you’re part of a group or corporate package, you can contact your account manager to assist with the process.
What payment methods are available?
We offer flexible payment options, including paying by card or direct debit, which will be charged based on your preferred payment schedule. You can choose to pay for your membership either yearly or monthly, depending on what works best for you.
When does my WOBI Membership start?
Your WOBI Membership starts as soon as your purchase is confirmed. For presale purchases, access to membership benefits will be available immediately upon confirmation, and ticket nominations for events will be required ahead of the event dates.
How long does a WOBI Membership last?
A WOBI Membership typically lasts one year from the date of purchase until the next year’s event.
Renewal & Cancellation
How do I renew my WOBI Membership?
Las opciones de renovación de la membresía estarán disponibles en la configuración de tu cuenta, y tu ejecutivo de cuenta asignado se pondrá en contacto contigo antes de la renovación. Recibirás un recordatorio para renovar antes de que finalice tu suscripción.
How does automatic renewal work? Will members be notified before renewal?
You’ll be able to choose between on time purchase or automatic renewals if you like to ensure continued access to all membership benefits. Members will receive a notification before the renewal charge is processed, giving them the opportunity to opt out if they choose if they want to renew.
Can I cancel my WOBI Membership?
You can cancel your membership anytime. Cancellations are eligible for a full refund within 15 days of subscription. If you wish to cancel your membership after the 15 days we will refund you a proportionate amount equivalent to the time remaining in your membership.
Refunds are not applicable in the 45 days before the World Business Forum or if you have already attended the World Business Forum.
Will I receive a refund if I cancel my WOBI Membership?
Subscribers will be able to cancel their Membership by submitting a written cancellation notice to WOBI within 45 (forty-five) days prior to the date of the World Business Forum event.
WOBI will process a refund to the subscriber in accordance to these calculations:
WOBI will divide the yearly amount paid for the acquisition of its Membership into 12 (twelve) equal instalments, so the amount to be refunded by WOBI will be the result of multiplying the value of 1 (one) instalment times the remaining months of the Membership’s term.
The Membership is non-refundable once the subscriber has attended the corresponding World Business Forum.
If cancellation submission complies with all the aforementioned requirements, WOBI will process the refund within 30 (thirty) calendar days following receipt of the submission.
What happens If I cannot attend the World Business Forum?
Your World Business Forum ticket can be transferred to next year’s event, allowing you to bring an additional person to share the experience with you. This benefit is available as long as you maintain your active WOBI membership for the following year. Your previous ticket will be honored only with an active membership subscription.
If I sign up for example in July and attend the World Business Forum in November, when will my membership renew?
Your membership will last for one full year from the date of sign-up. So, if you sign up in July and attend the World Business Forum in November, your membership won’t renew until July of the following year, ensuring you receive the full 12 months of benefits.
Academic Partners
Adam Grant
Talento
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author who explores the science of motivation, generosity, rethinking, and potential. Wharton’s top-rated professor for seven straight years, he is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of six books that have sold millions of copies and been translated into 45 languages: Hidden Potential, Think Again, Give and Take, Originals, Option B, and Power Moves. Grant earned tenure at Wharton while still in his twenties and he is a leading expert on how we can find motivation and meaning, rethink assumptions, and live more generous and creative lives.
Unlocking Hidden Potential for Exceptional Leadership
- A new framework for raising aspirations, exceeding expectations, and leveraging strengths for success
- How to build the character skills and motivational structures to develop your leadership potential
- Designing systems to create opportunities for those who have been underrated and overlooked
- Developing the competencies needed to respond to and find strength in adversity
Brené Brown
Liderança
Research Professor and Author
Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She also holds the position of visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. Brown has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers and is the host of two award-winning podcasts, Unlocking Us . Dare to Lead. Brown spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more courageous cultures.
The Courage to Lead
- Building the Strength and Grounded Confidence to Lead
- Armored leadership vs. Daring leadership
- The Role of Curiosity and Humility in Mental Toughness
Scott Galloway
Estratégia
Scott Galloway, an influential expert in brand strategy, is the clinical professor at the NYU Stern School of Business, a position he has held for more than twenty years. He is also a tech entrepreneur who founded several firms, including L2, Red Envelope, and Prophet Brand Strategy. Galloway is the author of several New York Times bestselling books, including The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google . Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity. Recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the “Global Leaders of Tomorrow,” he has advised prominent brands and organizations such as Gateway Inc. and Urban Outfitters.
The Future of Strategy: Navigating Trends to Discover Creative Solutions
- Cuts through the noise: The products and trends that are receiving too much vs. too little attention and investment
- Creative solutions that will shape the future across various sectors over the next decade and beyond
- AI Strategy: Its rise, impact, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities
- What winning brands have in common and how to implement their strategies
Seth Godin
Creatividade
Seth Godin is one of the most inspiring, influential, and creative business thinkers of our time. Author of 22 international bestselling books translated into 39 languages, Godin covers a wide range of topics from creativity and change processes to how ideas are transmitted. Notable works include Purple Cow . Linchpin, and his most recent book, This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans. A serial entrepreneur, Godin also writes one of the world’s most prestigious and widely read blogs, where he publishes daily insights on management and the digital world.
Leading Creativity through the Pursuit of the Unconventional
- The importance of “doing work that matters”: Creating value and impact rather than following trends
- Keys to embracing originality and breaking away from conventional norms
- The skills and characteristics needed to consistently and effectively push creative boundaries
- How to promote a mindset of lifelong learning and curiosity to keep ideas fresh and innovative
- How creativity connects with marketing and is the act of solving interesting problems
Simone Biles
Performance
Widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time, Simone Biles has revolutionized the sport with her extraordinary skill, and in the process has become a symbol of resilience, humility, and advocacy for mental health. She has captured six All-Around World Championship titles, making her the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history with 30 medals, including 23 gold. An eleven-time Olympic medalist, Biles’ technical prowess has led to an unprecedented five gymnastic skills being named after her. Her autobiography, Courage to Soar, became a New York Times bestseller, and her remarkable story was brought to life in the Netflix series Simone Biles Rising. She also supports initiatives that help young people in foster care and adoption systems.
Rising Stronger: Well-Being, Performance, and the Road to Greatness
- Facing failure and self-doubt: Lessons learnt from when times were toughest
- The importance of raising awareness around mental health and personal wellbeing to sustain high performance
- Knowing when to step back, recover, and rise stronger: Keys to achieving greatness
- Managing pressure and prioritizing self-care while in the spotlight
James Clear
Self-Management
James Clear is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, a transformative book that has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages. Clear’s work delves deeply into behavioral psychology, addressing the profound question, “How can we live better?” with actionable, research-based strategies that resonate across cultures and industries. He is also the creator of the 3-2-1 weekly newsletter, which reaches over 3 million email subscribers and offers distilled wisdom on habits, decision-making, and self-improvement.
Confiar e inspirar para despertar a grandeza nos outros
- Research-based, proven strategies to build good habits and break bad ones
- The laws of behavior change: Key strategies for getting 1% better every day
- Overcome a lack of motivation and willpower: Building systems for success even when you’re not feeling motivated
- Identity-based habits: Shifting your mindset to create lasting change
- How to overcome procrastination and build consistency through small, daily actions
Ayanna Howard
AI Strategy
A former senior robotics researcher and Mars Exploration research engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Ayanna Howard is the current Dean of Engineering at The Ohio State University. She is the co-founder and board director of Zyrobotics, a STEM education and therapy company that designs products for children with special needs. Foremost authority on human emotion-centered robotic design, her work and accomplishments have been the subject of numerous articles and profiles, including in Time, USA Today and Black Enterprise. Howard is also the author of the best-selling audiobook Sex, Race, and Robots: How to Be Human in the Age of AI.
Make AI Work For Your Business
- How AI and robotics will define the future of businesses across industries: An optimistic approach
- Understanding and mitigating the unintended consequences and ethical challenges of AI
- How to generate a culture of trust and accountability among employees
- Leveraging AI for human-centered innovation: Strategies for enhancing productivity and connection
- Diverse teams in AI development: Keys to creating inclusive products
Renée Richardson Gosline
Customer Experience Strategy
Globally recognized expert in customer experience and AI at MIT Sloan
A globally-recognized thinker on how AI affects human judgment, Renée Richardson Gosline is an award-winning Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and the head of the Human-First AI group at MIT’s Initiative on The Digital Economy. Named a Digital Fellow at Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab, Gosline has also been recognized as one of the World’s Top 40 Professors under 40 by Poets and Quants, and as “one of the brightest minds in AI” by Inc. Magazine in 2024. Her research specializes in AI CX strategy, creating a culture of experimentation, and Responsible AI. She is the author of the forthcoming book, In Praise of Friction.
Human-Centered AI for a Breakthrough Customer Experience
- Key principles of a successful customer experience strategy: Balancing data-driven insights with human emotion
- Finding the friction sweet spot: Why friction can be good and how to harness its power for a seamless customer journey
- Ethical AI and inclusive leadership: Strategies to craft unbiased, customer-centric experiences that resonate with all clients
- Cultivating a culture of innovation through behavioral science and human-centered AI
A renowned expert on organizational learning and leadership and the world’s #1 ranked management thinker, Amy Edmondson has been studying psychological safety and workplace behaviors for more than 20 years. The Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, Edmondson helps organizations identify barriers to success that are often hidden inside a workplace culture. Her work has helped major firms vastly improve performance by building an environment of psychological safety, transparency and collaborative teaming.
She is the bestselling author of The Fearless Organization, and the recently published Right Kind of Wrong, which won the Financial Times Business Book of the Year 2023.
Psychological Safety: Unlocking Growth Through Intelligent Failure
- How to nurture an environment where employees feel safe and empowered
- Improve learning, cooperation and performance by fostering a culture of psychological safety
- How leaders can transform their perspective on setbacks by embracing the intelligent failures that are vital to innovation
- Tailored practices, skills and mindsets for taking smart risks and using mistakes as springboards for profound learning and competitive differentiation
Músico e especialista em empreendedorismo, inovação e virtuosismo
With more than 25 years of entrepreneurial and senior management experience, Felipe Gómez has developed a powerful set of proven tools that helps leaders, teams and organizations to reach extraordinary performance. Leveraging his passion for music and with a grand piano on stage, Felipe will inspire his audience and provide tools to consistently aim for operational excellence, create meaningful connections and build effective cultures of innovation. Gómez is the author of the best-selling book, Attitude-E: The Method for Being Entrepreneurial and Fulfilling your Dreams.
O poder do Virtuosismo
- What it means to be a virtuoso and why it’s a critical quality for organizations in today’s world
- As chaves para sermos “virtuosos” em tudo o que fazemos
- A atitude e as estratégias que os líderes e as empresas devem adotar para alcançar o sucesso
- A importância de aperfeiçoar os nossos métodos, de estarmos mais conscientes das atitudes que adotamos e de fazermos tudo o que fazemos com amor e paixão
Consistently recognized over the past decade as one of the world’s top global executives, Angela Ahrendts DBE is best known for her tenure as Senior Vice President at Apple Retail and for her nine years as CEO at Burberry. At Apple, Ahrendts was responsible for integrating Apple’s physical and digital businesses, creating a seamless customer journey for over a billion visitors a year and re-crafting roles for 70,000 employees globally. At Burberry she transformed the fortunes of the brand, tripling the business and quadrupling the share price with a focus on culture and values. Ahrendts is currently Chair of the Board of Save the Children and a member of the Board of Directors of Ralph Lauren Corp., Airbnb, WPP, and charity: water.
Leading Change with Humility, Humanity and Heart
- Connecting with people in a way that encourages everyone to shape the future of the organization
- How to convey complex ideas with clarity and authenticity to foster alignment and shared purpose within organizations
- Amplifying human attributes in an artificial world: A new paradigm of leadership to thrive in the age of AI
- Leveraging technology to unleash a new wave of creativity and innovation
Offer Valid Until December 20th
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