Leading happiness and well-being researcher at the University of British Columbia

Dr. Elizabeth Dunn is a distinguished professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia and a leading expert on the study of how time, money, and technology shape human happiness. Her experimental research has not only been published in top-tier journals, including three articles in Science, but also widely featured in international media like The New York Times, The Atlantic, and CNN. She is also the co-author of the acclaimed book Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending, which has been recognized by the Washington Post as essential reading for leaders.

Building a Happier Workplace: The Power of Connection and Purpose

• How-to increase and strengthen employee happiness in a time of ever-changing workplace structures and expectations
• Why strong personal connections and a shared purpose, create an enduring resource for the organization especially in difficult times, and how to build them
• Value and protect employees’ time to boost well-being, reduce burnout, and improve overall job satisfaction
• Balancing technology and human connection to sustain happiness and authentic relationships in an increasingly AI-driven workplace

Globally acclaimed researcher and thought leader on technology and AI, Andrew McAfee is a Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management and co-founder and co-director of MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. He studies how technological progress transforms the world and helps organizations build businesses that are simultaneously agile, innovative, and robust. McAfee is also the author of More from Less and the coauthor of the New York Times bestselling The Second Machine Age. His latest book is The Geek Way.

Leveraging the Transformational Power of GenAI

• Generative AI: The general purpose technology that is revolutionizing everything and how to leverage its power
• A practical guide to leverage AI for innovation, and strategic, data-driven decision-making
• The flaws in AI systems that need to be addressed in order for them to achieve their full impact
• An optimistic approach to the future of work in the age of AI

An international authority in classical music, Inma Shara is one of the world’s finest orchestra conductors. At age 27, she debuted as a conductor and has since led world-renowned orchestras such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Israel Philharmonic, the Czech National Symphony, and the Russian National Orchestra. Her professional career has been honored with the European Excellence Award, and she has been named an Honorary Ambassador of Spain’s Brand by Foro de Marcas Renombradas Españolas.

Beyond music, Shara collaborates with non-profit organizations and is strongly committed to child protection and scientific research in health. She has conducted concerts presided over by H.M. Queen Sofía, with proceeds dedicated to Fundación Reina Sofía’s Alzheimer’s Project, as well as by Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Additionally, she is the author of La Batuta Invisible: El liderazgo que genera armonía.

Leadership that Creates Harmony

• Why creativity is now a core business strategy for solving new challenges, thinking differently, and staying curious in the face of constant change
• The symphony of success: Inspiring creativity and high performance within teams
• How to align talented, diverse team members with organizational objectives
• Developing purpose and strengthening teamwork to achieve extraordinary results

A trained leadership consultant and executive coach, Peter Docker has served for 25 years as a Royal Air Force senior officer, has been a Force Commander during combat flying operations and seen service across the globe. His extensive commercial and industrial career has led him to work at senior levels across more than 12 sectors in 94 countries and with over 100 companies, such as Google, Four Seasons Hotels, Accenture, American Express, ASOS, EY, and NBC Universal.

Docker is the co-author of the bestselling book Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team, with Simon Sinek, and his latest book is Leading from the Jumpseat. Drawing on his military career and over 14 years partnering with businesses around the world, Peter Docker’s goal now is to inspire others to Lead from the Jumpseat.

Jumpseat Leadership for High-Performing Teams

• Enhancing performance by handing over control to others: “Leading from the Jumpseat”
• Revealing the three practices of Jumpseat Leadership: Commitment, humble confidence and belonging
  
• Strategies to equip your teams for handling difficult situations and leading positive change
  
• How to foster an efficient and productive workplace environment that truly values employee ideas

A game-changing Social Psychologist, former Professor at Harvard Business School and bestselling author, Amy Cuddy is recognised as a leading authority on the behavioural science of power, presence, and prejudice. As a Harvard Lecturer, in 2018 she won the Excellence in Teaching award.

She is the author of Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges, and her highly-cited research has been published in top academic journals and a range of internationally-known publications like The Economist, The Wall Street Journal and Fast Company. Cuddy is a passionate proponent of self-empowerment through evidence-based techniques, and her work is dedicated to motivating others to summon their best selves in approaching life’s biggest challenges.

Empowering People to Perform at their Highest Potential

• Analyzing the traits, behaviors and practices necessary to perform under conditions of stress and uncertainty
• Harnessing the power of presence to help you and your team perform at the highest levels of confidence
• Building the trust necessary to facilitate the communication and absorption of ideas
• Overcoming bias and unlocking the true potential of diverse teams

One of the best Colombian cyclists of all time

A professional cyclist, Olympic medalist, and runner-up in the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia, Rigoberto Urán is a prime example of “Where there’s a will, there’s a way,” demonstrating that discipline and perseverance are the keys to success. Best known as Rigo, Urán began his sports career at the age of 14, winning five gold medals at the 2005 Pan American Games and seven gold medals at the National Championships that same year. He is the only Colombian cyclist to win two editions of the Vuelta a Colombia in the junior category, and won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Beyond his sports career, his brand Go Rigo Go! has expanded into international markets such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Brazil, and the United States, in addition to his native Colombia. Stemming from his passion and dedication to cycling, he created and led El Giro de Rigo, a cycling event from which he stepped down as main organizer in 2024 — the same year he announced his retirement as a professional cyclist.

Endurance and Mindset: The Journey to Lasting Success

• Building resilience: How to overcome setbacks and thrive in the face of adversity
• Positive visualization: Powerful strategies for goal setting and cultivating the mindset required for lasting success
• Lessons from cycling on motivation and leadership: How to inspire and empower teams to unlock their full potential
• Discipline and perseverance: The foundations of a successful, fulfilling, and happy life

Renowned economist and Professor Emeritus at the Stern School of Business at NYU

One of the world’s foremost experts on the global economy, Nouriel Roubini is CEO of Roubini Macro Associates, LLC, a global macroeconomic consultancy firm in New York and Professor Emeritus at the Stern School of Business at NYU. He famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis two years before it happened at a 2006 address to the International Monetary Fund.‍ Dr. Roubini has extensive policy experience as well as broad academic credentials, consulting for the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and numerous other prominent public and private institutions. A widely published author, Roubini’s most recent bestselling publication is Megathreats: Ten Dangerous Trends That Imperil Our Future, And How to Survive Them.  

Navigating Unpredictability: On Risks, Realignments, and Resilience

• Developing dual-term strategies to address persistent volatility and structural shifts in global markets
• Exploring what nearshoring and geopolitical fragmentation mean for the region–and your organization
• Disruptive technologies and the global economy: Identifying AI threats and opportunities
• Decoding the signs and symbols that hint at what’s next–and sharpening the tools to shape it

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 cultivate a culture where employees feel empowered to take the initiative, drive change and thrive – even in uncertain and evolving environments
• Building psychological safety into everyday work and decision-making: Keys to fostering learning, collaboration and high performance
• How leaders can reframe their perspective on setbacks: Embracing intelligent failures as fuel for innovation, adaptability and growth
  
• Equipping teams with the skills and mindset to take smart risks and drive competitive advantage in times of change
  

Entrepreneur, best-selling author, economist, and consultant, Álex Rovira is a globally recognized authority on personal and professional development. His work focuses on helping organizations and teams build resilience and achieve high performance, driving business transformation through values, positivity, and culture.

A strong advocate of the idea that we create our own good luck, Rovira believes that purpose, attitude, and communication are the keys to making the world a better place. He is the most translated and best-selling Spanish-language author of non-fiction and business literature. With over eight million copies sold and translations in more than 40 languages, his books include Good Luck, Los Siete Poderes, and La Brújula Interior.

The Power of a Growth Mindset in an Uncertain World

• Developing a growth mindset: Why it matters more than ever
  
• Believe, Create, Achieve: The attitudes, values, and habits that fuel transformation and growth–both individually and collectively
  
• Leadership and excellence: How to harness personal excellence as a catalyst for innovation and team motivation
  
• Developing the competencies, character, and inner drive to lead with clarity, purpose, and adaptability in a constantly evolving environment

Renowned economist and Professor Emeritus at the Stern School of Business at NYU

One of the world’s foremost experts on the global economy, Nouriel Roubini is CEO of Roubini Macro Associates, LLC, a global macroeconomic consultancy firm in New York and Professor Emeritus at the Stern School of Business at NYU. He famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis two years before it happened at a 2006 address to the International Monetary Fund.‍ Dr. Roubini has extensive policy experience as well as broad academic credentials, consulting for the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and numerous other prominent public and private institutions. A widely published author, Roubini’s most recent bestselling publication is Megathreats: Ten Dangerous Trends That Imperil Our Future, And How to Survive Them.  

Navigating Globalization, Technology, and Economic Challenges

• Disruptive technologies and the global economy: AI threats and opportunities
• Globalization and economic challenges: Shaping the future landscape
• Business and government strategies to navigate complex geopolitical and economic landscapes
• Identifying and tackling the megathreats of the future

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