Francis Ford Coppola

One of the greatest directors and filmmakers of all time

Francis Ford Coppola is a highly renowned film director, producer, and screenwriter. He has won multiple prestigious awards, including five Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Palmes d’Or, and a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA). Coppola’s most notable films, such as The Godfather trilogy – which transformed the gangster genre – and Apocalypse Now, have established him as one of the most significant filmmakers in American history. Apart from his filmmaking career, Coppola has expanded his horizons into the wine and hospitality industry, establishing the Francis Ford Coppola Presents brand, which offers various resorts, cafes, and wineries located in California, Guatemala, and Belize. 


Leading Creativity: Lessons from a Master Director

• The skills and characteristics needed to consistently and effectively push creative boundaries
• Producing award-winning performances: How to identify and get the best out of your talent
• A different approach for dealing with doubt, uncertainty and failure
• The evolution of storytelling: Keys to develop powerful stories that capture people’s imaginations
  

Carl Lewis

One of the greatest Olympians of all time

Recognized as one of the most successful athletes in history, Carl Lewis is a track and field legend, world-record breaker, and ten-time Olympic medalist (with nine golds and one silver). Named Sportsman of the Century by the International Olympic Committee in 1999, Lewis redefined consistency and longevity by sustaining peak performance over many years, competing in five Olympic Games. An eight-time world champion, he set the then–world record in the 100m at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo at the age of 30 – an age considered past prime for sprinters and long jumpers. Beyond his sports career, he founded The Carl Lewis Foundation in 1984 to support disadvantaged youth and continues to dedicate his influence to business, education and social impact initiatives.


The “I Can Do That” Mindset

• Talent is just the start: What it takes to develop a champion mindset, overcome the odds and sustain success over the long term
• The “I Can Do That” Mindset: Developing the mental strength to give you the edge when the pressure is on
• Staying motivated: How to maintain the desire to keep setting the bar higher year after year
• Don’t focus on being at the top, but on being better: Lessons from an Olympic champion in driving continuous improvement

David Rowan

PTech expert, serial startup investor and founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK

David Rowan is a renowned figure in the tech and business world, helping leaders and organizations to adapt to the impact of emerging technologies. Founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK (2008–2017), he built close ties with founders behind WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google, Spotify, Xiaomi, and many other high-growth startups. Rowan is a long-time technology columnist for various prestigious publications, translating frontier trends into practical strategies for leaders and organizations .Beyond Journalism, he has also demonstrated a keen eye for investment opportunities, backing over 150 early-stage tech companies, including two billion-dollar unicorns. 

His Amazon #1 business bestseller Non Bullshit Innovation: 17 Proven Ways to Transform How You Work, has garnered international acclaim for its strategies on corporate innovation in the face of disruptive technology.


Driving Innovation Success Through Navigating the Exponential Tech Landscape

• Mastering the convergence: AI, quantum computing, and beyond – turning exponential tech into business advantage
• Innovation under pressure: How technology-led innovation transforms businesses and consumers, driving prosperity despite economic challenges
• Lessons from ‘The Non-Bullshit Innovators’: Radical ideas to transform businesses from the world’s smartest minds
• The ten new rules of business: Why it’s time to challenge the tech monopolies

Nathalie Nahai

Author and psychology-driven technology strategist

Nathalie Nahai is a leading voice that explores the intersection of human behavior, culture, and emerging technology. With a polymath background in psychology, marketing and digital strategy, she advises organizations on how to navigate the ethical, creative, and relational challenges posed by AI, having worked with leading companies such as Google, Accenture, Unilever, and Harvard Business Review, among others. She is the author of Business Unusual and Webs of Influence, and the host of the podcast In conversation with Nathalie Nahai, where she explores themes such as consciousness, resilience, and the future of work.


Humans + AI: Building Teams with Empathy and Agency

• Understanding agency: What AI lacks and why human discernment matters
• Human + AI collaboration: How to train, guide, and integrate AI as a valuable, aligned member of our teams and customer interactions
• Designing tech with trust: How to build ethical, emotionally intelligent strategies for a more connected digital future
• The risks of automation without reflection — and how to preserve creativity, trust, and connection

Rita McGrath

Leading innovation and strategy expert and professor at Columbia Business School

Prof. Rita McGrath is widely recognized as a global authority on leading innovation and growth during times of uncertainty. Consistently ranked among the top 10 management thinkers globally by Thinkers50, she is also a recipient of their #1 award in strategy. As a consultant to CEOs, her work has had a lasting impact on the strategy and growth programs of Fortune 500 companies worldwide. She is the author of five books including the best-selling The End of Competitive Advantage and Discovery Driven Growth, cited by Clayton Christensen as creating “one of the most important management ideas ever developed”. She is also the founder of Valize, an innovation platform whose mission is to help organizations build lasting innovation capability as the basis for long-term shared prosperity.


Strategies to Drive Innovation and Growth

• The New Strategy Playbook: Navigate shifts, rethink growth, and reinvent your approach
• Innovation in Action: Turn ideas into results with tools your team can apply immediately
• Spot Early Signals: Detect trends and changes before they disrupt your business
• Break Down Barriers: Align teams, foster collaboration, and accelerate execution

Greg Hoffman

Former Chief Marketing Officer at Nike

As former Chief Marketing Officer at Nike, Greg Hoffman is a world-class expert on creating brand experiences. During his career of more than 27 years at Nike he led teams tasked with envisioning the future of storytelling and consumer experiences for the brand. Through his leadership, Nike drove themes of equality, sustainability, and empowerment through sport in some of its most significant brand communications. Everything he lived and learnt in this period is reflected in his book Emotion by Design: Creative Leadership Lessons from a Life at Nike. 

Hoffman has been recognized as one of Fast Company magazine’s Most Creative People in Business, as well as featuring on Business Insider’s list of 50 Most Innovative CMO’s and AdAge’s Power Players annual lists. Today, as Founder and Principal of Modern Arena, Hoffman advises Fortune 1000 brands, startups, and nonprofits in creating brand strength, business growth, and social impact.


Change Mindset: Fearless Leadership in Organizations

• The keys to building strong emotional connections with your consumers
• Creativity as a team sport: A roadmap to cultivate curiosity and raise the bar for excellence
• “Never play it safe, play to win”: How to foster risk-taking and innovation across the organization
• Storytelling strategies to shape a powerful, lasting brand legacy: Lessons from Nike and beyond

Renée Mauborgne

INSEAD Distinguished Fellow and co-author of Blue Ocean Strategy

Renée Mauborgne is a leading business strategist, Distinguished Fellow, professor of strategy and Co-Director of the Blue Ocean Strategy Institute at INSEAD. Together with her colleague W. Chan Kim, she co-authored the global bestseller Blue Ocean Strategy, which has sold over four million copies and is recognized as a cornerstone in strategic management. In 2023, they released Beyond Disruption and were honored by Harvard Business Review’s 100th-anniversary list as two of the four most influential thinkers Her pioneering approach to business growth, focused on creating value without destructive competition, has influenced organizations worldwide. 


Leading Growth Beyond Competition: Strategies for Sustainable Innovation

• Discover how to create new, competition-free markets using the timeless Blue Ocean principles
• Unlock growth opportunities through nondisruptive creation while preserving industries, jobs, and communities – so business and society thrive together
• Apply adaptable strategies to navigate uncertainty and leverage disruption constructively
• Learn from a decade-long study across 30+ industries and global case studies to balance innovation, value creation, and sustainable impact