
WORLD BUSINESS FORUM SPEAKERS 2025

WORLD BUSINESS FORUM SPEAKERS 2025

Leadership
Brené Brown
Research Professor and Author

Talent
Adam Grant
Groundbreaking organizational psychologist and top-rated professor at Wharton

Performance
Simone Biles
The most decorated gymnast of all time

Strategy
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

Customer Experience Strategy
Renée Richardson Gosline
Globally recognized expert in customer experience and AI at MIT Sloan

Creativity
Seth Godin
One of today’s most influential management thinkers and serial entrepreneur

Innovation
James Patterson & Patrick Leddin
Bestselling co-authors of Disrupt Everything
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Unlimited Streaming of WOBI’s Digital Content Library (300+ Hours)
Year-Round Networking Opportunities with Industry Leaders
Membership in a Prestigious Global Community of Executives
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Official Certificate of Attendance Showcasing Your Participation
Complimentary Coffee Breaks to Recharge and Network
Full Access to Both Inspiring Days of the Forum

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Unlimited Streaming of WOBI’s Digital Content Library (300+ Hours)
Year-Round Networking Opportunities with Industry Leaders
Membership in a Prestigious Global Community of Executives
Orchestra-Level Seating
Official Certificate of Attendance Showcasing Your Participation
Complimentary Coffee Breaks to Recharge and Network
Full Access to Both Inspiring Days of the Forum

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Preferential Seating
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Deluxe Catering

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per membership $2,240USD
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Offer Valid Until April 4th
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Unlimited Streaming of WOBI’s Digital Content Library (300+ Hours)
Year-Round Networking Opportunities with Industry Leaders
Membership in a Prestigious Global Community of Executives
Orchestra-Level Seating
Official Certificate of Attendance Showcasing Your Participation
Complimentary Coffee Breaks to Recharge and Network
Full Access to Both Inspiring Days of the Forum

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Offer Valid Until April 4th
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Preferential Seating
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Deluxe Catering
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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
– Full access to 300+ hours of WOBI’s Digital Content, which is continuously updated with insights from global management thought leaders
– Up-to-Date content and inspiration
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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.
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Access to the World Business Forum 2025
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Exclusive Networking Opportunities
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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.
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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.
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If I sign up for example in July and attend the World Business Forum in November, when will my membership renew?
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Adam Grant
Groundbreaking organizational psychologist and top-rated professor at Wharton
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
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 and 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
Serial entrepreneur, award-winning podcaster and professor at NYU Stern
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 and 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
One of today’s most influential management thinkers and serial entrepreneur
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 and 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
The most decorated gymnast of all time
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
Best-selling author of Atomic Habits
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.
Trust and Inspire: Unleashing Greatness in Others
- 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
Pioneering innovator, entrepreneur and inventor of robotic technologies and AI for industry
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
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
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James Patterson & Patrick Leddin
Innovation
Bestselling co-authors of Disrupt Everything
James Patterson and Patrick Leddin are the bestselling authors of the forthcoming book Disrupt Everything Together, they help leaders not only confront disruption, but also leverage it to build innovative, resilient, and high-performing teams and organizations.
Patterson is renowned as one of the world’s bestselling authors and the most popular storyteller of our time, having sold over 425 million books worldwide. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including ten Emmy Awards. Prior to becoming a bestselling author, Patterson rose to become CEO of J. Walter Thompson advertising group in North America.
Patrick Leddin is a renowned authority on leadership and culture. He served as a U.S. Army airborne ranger infantry officer, as a senior business consultant at KPMG Consulting and taught Corporate Strategy, Negotiation, and Crisis Leadership at Vanderbilt University. He is currently the Leadership and Culture Practice Leader at FranklinCovey. His book, The Five-Week Leadership Challenge, is a Wall Street Journal bestseller.
Turn Disruption into Your Greatest Advantage
- Grow, change, triumph: What every leader should know about disruption and how to harness its power
- Embracing sustained and meaningful change: Keys to transforming unexpected challenges into opportunities
- Practical strategies for navigating disruption, fostering innovation, and achieving extraordinary results
- Actionable insights for driving personal and organizational impact: The power of small changes for lasting outcomes
2025 AGENDA
WEDNESDAY
5
November
2025
SETH GODIN Creativity |
Coffee Break |
JAMES CLEAR Self-Management |
JAMES PATTERSON & PATRICK LEDDIN Innovation |
Lunch |
ADAM GRANT Leadership |
Coffee Break |
SIMONE BILES Performance |
THURSDAY
6
November
2025
AYANNA HOWARD AI Strategy |
Coffee Break |
BRENÉ BROWN Talent |
Lunch |
RENÉE RICHARDSON GOSLINE Customer Experience Strategy |
Coffee Break |
SCOTT GALLOWAY Strategy |
*Agenda is subject to change