SHAPING OUR FUTURE Innovators in Emerging Media, Information Technology, Biotech, Science & More
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he emergence of new technologies and innovative approaches toward the use of existing technologies are critical to success in today’s business environment. Unleash your potential and grow your business: The American Program Bureau introduces your audience to many of the world’s leading practitioners and thought leaders in technology and innovation, representing speakers from all areas: • Entrepreneurs & Executives • Journalists & Emerging Technologies • Scientists & Innovators • Futurists • Social Media Gurus
Scientists and innovators with knowledge of how to manage sustainable processes for innovation talk about their achievements and share potential breakthroughs for your company. Futurists assist in understanding the trends driving change in business and society that can help your organization plan for their impact. Social media gurus and technology keynote speakers explore Web 2.0 and social networking technologies—the tools that are creating the latest buzz. These speakers will set the stage upon which business and social communities of the future will be built to maximize their performance.
Business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs with proven ability to start and lead companies provide you with expertise on identifying new territories for growth.
Capture every aspect of technology’s revolutionary impact and meet the minds who are shaping our future.
Journalists and venture capitalists tracking emerging technologies discuss how these will affect your organization.
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EXECUTIVES & ENTREPRENEURS Chris Hughes, Co-founder of Facebook
As co-founder of Facebook and the mastermind behind My.BarackObama.com, Chris Hughes is responsible for two of the most successful social networking platforms in history. Currently Entrepreneur in Residence at General Catalyst Partners, Hughes recently founded the nonprofit Jumo with the goal of connecting people who want to change the world. He believes that social media, when utilized effectively, is one of the most powerful tools at our fingertips today.
Anousheh Ansari, Founder & CEO, Prodea Systems
Anousheh Ansari is a world-famous technology innovator and the first female private space explorer in history. She founded and sold a successful telecommunications firm and is now revolutionizing home computing as founder and CEO of Prodea Systems. Ansari speaks on world-changing technologies, space commercialization, and success as a woman and entrepreneur.
Rick Belluzzo, CEO of Quantum Corporation
Rick Belluzzo has unparalleled executive experience developing successful business models around new technologies. Currently the CEO of Quantum Corporation, he was President and COO of Microsoft, developing Xbox among other major initiatives. He address issues of technology and the evolution of workforce cultures, the building of global business architectures, and executing knowledge-based customer service.
Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group, Ltd.
A global entrepreneur known for his unique vision, creative management style, and brilliant ability to motivate employees, Richard Branson is the branding guru behind Virgin Group, Ltd. - an empire he has built of over 360 companies in areas of entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. He shares how his guiding life principle of “having fun” has brought him such unyielding success.
Robin Chase, Co-founder & Former CEO of Zipcar
Named one of the world’s most influential people by Time magazine, Robin Chase has revolutionized transportation as the co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing company, and of GoLoco, an online ridesharing community. Melding the worlds of sustainability, information technology, and social networking, she shows organizations how to use technology to not only make a greener world, but to make a profit in the process.
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EXECUTIVES & ENTREPRENEURS John Crowley, President & CEO of Amicus Therapeutics
In 1998, when two of his children were diagnosed with the fatal Pompe disease, John Crowley took action. Frustrated with slow-moving research, he became a key player in the development of a life-saving enzyme replacement therapy. The subject of the book, The Cure, his story also inspired the feature film Extraordinary Measures, starring Harrison Ford. Crowley’s emotion-packed presentations inspire us to truly do whatever it takes, regardless of the odds, to reach our goals.
Terry Jones, Former President & CEO of Travelocity
Few people have better firsthand knowledge about e-commerce and its impact on changes in consumer behavior than Terry Jones. An extraordinarily successful entrepreneur, Jones is the former president and CEO of Travelocity. He speaks on how to lead and succeed in today’s wired world.
Suzanne Seggerman, President & Co-founder of G4C
Suzanne Seggerman is a world leader in developing digital games to address social issues. She is the president and co-founder of G4C (Games for Change), called “the Sundance of video games,” and blogs for The Huffington Post. She has won a MacArthur Foundation Award for her work.
Jeff Taylor, Founder of Monster.com & Eons.com
Monster.com and Eons.com founder Jeff Taylor is a pioneer not just of social networking and career-building, but of the World Wide Web itself. In today’s world of new technologies Taylor guides organizations through capturing and utilizing talent for future success, and presents strategies for maximizing organizational potential.
Steve Wozniak, Co-founder of Apple Computer
Silicon Valley icon Steve Wozniak designed the first personal computer and helped shape the computer industry with the early Apple models. He also pioneered the use of computers in education. Currently the co-founder and CTO of the venture capital firm Acquicor Technology, Inc., Wozniak speaks on the future of computing and education.
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CURATORS OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Anand Giridharadas, Global Columnist & Authority on India A seasoned columnist known for his experienced and unique perspective on India, Anand Giridharades explores why—and how—some countries are consistently at the leading edge of innovation and technology. Having coined the term “Gandhian Engineering,” which refers to the race toward doing business at the lowest possible cost in the developing wold, Giridharadas shares how a scarcity mentality breeds creative frugality.
Stephen Baker, Best-Selling Author of The Numerati
Stephen Baker is known for his insightful exploration of the many ways in which we use information technology. The author of The Numerati, a popular book discussing data-mining, and his forthcoming Final Jeopardy, which follows the building of IBM computer “Watson” to take on human Jeopardy! champions, he offers a fascinating look at how technology and data are radically shaping political, business, and social activity.
Jeffrey Baxter, National Security Advisor
Jeffrey Baxter has an extraordinary gift for thinking creatively about new technologies. As a Grammy-winning musician, he has helped develop next generation instruments, often using technologies initially established for military defense. He advises the national security establishment on their own systems, and speaks on innovation and asymmetrical thinking.
Cory Doctorow, Co-editor, Boing Boing
One of Forbes magazine’s 2007 web celebrities, Cory Doctorow co-edits Boing Boing, the popular blog about technology, politics, and culture. Also a science fiction writer, Doctorow releases his novels simultaneously in traditional print and on the Internet under Creative Commons licenses. He speaks on digital rights and shares effective tools for establishing a successful online presence.
Anastasia Goodstein, Expert on Teens & Technology
Anastasia Goodstein is a leading authority on how today’s youth are using technology. She is the author of Totally Wired: What Teens and Tweens are Really Doing Online and founded Ypulse, an independent blog for youth media and youth marketers. She is an invaluable resource for parents and business people alike.
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CURATORS OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Jon Landau, Academy Award-Winning Producer of Avatar & Titanic The mastermind behind the two highest grossing films of all time, Avatar and Titanic, Jon Landau is an award-winning producer who utilizes the latest in technology to push the frontiers of filmmaking and deliver today’s most creative and inspired motion pictures. Having played a role in revitalizing what was once a threatened industry, Landau reveals the behind-the-scenes creation of his most successful projects.
Hugh Herr, Biomechanics Pioneer
After surviving a junior high school mountaineering accident that claimed both of his lower legs, Hugh Herr vowed to help others overcome similar hardship by increasing biomechanic capabilities through advances in technology. Now director of the Biomechatronics group at the MIT Media Lab, his research program seeks to accelerate the merging of body and machine.
Jeff Jarvis, Author of What Would Google Do?
In his book What Would Google Do?, Jeff Jarvis gives us a new set of rules for capitalizing on emerging technologies. Named “one of the 100 most influential media figures in the world” by the World Economic Forum, Jarvis writes about media, technology, and business in his blog, Buzzmachine.com.
Josh Klein, Professional Hacker & Technology Expert
Josh Klein is a professional hacker and technology expert who analyzes, breaks down, and repairs computer systems to increase effectiveness and organizational productivity. A consultant to such companies as Microsoft, Oracle, and Nokia, he sheds light on emerging technologies that can improve work and personal life. He is the co-author of Hacking Work: Breaking Stupid Rules for Smart Results.
Sarah Lacy, Journalist & Social Media Expert
Sarah Lacy is an expert on how to create business value using social media tools. An award-winning journalist and BusinessWeek’s “social media guru,” she writes a biweekly column for BusinessWeek.com, co-hosts Yahoo! Finance’s “TechTicker,” and is the author of Once You’re Lucky, Twice You’re Good, which explores the rise of Web 2.0.
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CURATORS OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Peter W. Singer, Director, 21st Century Defense Initiative
The director of the 21st Century Defense Initiative and a senior fellow in Foreign Policy at Brookings, Peter Singer is an authority on warfare, national security, and USIslam relations. A sought after consultant who has worked with the Departments of Defense and State, the CIA, and Congress, he authored Wired for War, which takes a close look at how new technologies are redefining war, politics, ethics, and law.
David Weinberger, Author & Technology Expert
The co-author of the classic Internet marketing bible The Cluetrain Manifesto and two other books, David Weinberger is one of the most important (and funniest!) speakers on how information and technology are revolutionizing business and society. A fellow at Harvard University’s prestigious Berkman Center, he is also a former gag writer for Woody Allen.
Walter Mossberg, Tech Columnist for The Wall Street Journal
The only technology writer to be honored with a Loeb Award for Commentary, Walter Mossberg has written the principal technology column for The Wall Street Journal since 1991. Widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the field, Mossberg speaks on the future of personal consumer technology.
David Pogue, Tech Columnist for The New York Times
David Pogue is a genius at helping people master new personal technologies. He started out teaching Broadway stars how to use their Macs, wrote several blockbuster computer books, and now writes the personal-tech column for The New York Times. He speaks on the future of personal computing and the digital generation.
Chris Sacca, Former Head of Special Initiatives at Google
The former Head of Special Initiatives at Google and one of the first investors in Twitter, Chris Sacca is a venture investor and entrepreneur with an unfailing instinct for innovation. He offers audiences indispensable lessons from these and other companies, and from his work as a key technology advisor to the Obama campaign.
Peter Sealey, Global Marketing Expert
One of today’s leading global marketing gurus, Peter Sealey is the former Marketing Chief of Coca-Cola and Columbia Pictures, and is the former Head of the Institute for Marketing and Technology at UC Berkeley. Known for his unique understanding of, and ability to connect with, the minds of consumers, he explores how social media, mobile computing, and GPS are transforming the world of marketing today.
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SCIENTISTS & INNOVATORS Leroy Chiao, Astronaut
One of America’s most talented and recognized astronauts, Leroy Chiao has flown three space shuttle missions—once serving as the Commander of the International Space Station. He shares a unique perspective of the importance of technology in today’s dynamic world, and the ever-increasing role it will play as we look towards the future.
Robert Ballard, Discoverer of the Titanic
Best known for discovering the HMS Titanic, Robert Ballard is a world leader in deep water archaeology and tele-presence. He holds a number of prestigious honors and academic posts, and speaks on the thrills of deep sea exploration, his famous discoveries, and the technologies that make it all possible.
Janine Benyus, Founder of the Biomimicry Movement
Dubbed the “founder of the biomimicry movement,” Janine Benyus is an awardwinning natural sciences writer and one of the leading minds behind efforts to emulate the biology of nature in solving human problems. The author of Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, she shares such concepts as energy-efficient buildings inspired by termite mounds and resistance-free antibiotics inspired by red seaweed.
Ian Jukes, Educator & Technology Expert
Author and educator Ian Jukes is a leading authority on how technology and architecture can enhance children’s learning. He has written more than ten books and created TechWorks, the internationally successful K-8 technology framework. He speaks on the future and the potential of technology in education.
Ira Flatow, Host of NPR’s “Talk of the Nation: Science Friday”
Award-winning journalist Ira Flatow has been covering cutting-edge science and emerging technologies for more than 35 years. He hosts “Talk of the Nation: Science Friday” on NPR and has hosted and written other programs for television and the Internet. The author of two books, he speaks on innovation and the future of science.
Michio Kaku, Renowned Scientist & Author
Michio Kaku is the author of several international bestsellers and was featured in the Emmy-nominated feature film Me and Isaac Newton. Offering insight on the next 20 years in computers and business, he leads the world’s efforts to use scientific research to predict trends in business, commerce, and finance.
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SCIENTISTS & INNOVATORS Leonard Mlodinow, Physicist & Best-Selling Author
The author of the acclaimed book The Drunkard’s Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives and co-author with Stephen Hawking of the bestseller The Grand Design, Leonard Mlodinow uses science to provide a modern view of behavior, economics, the universe, and even our own daily lives.
B. Gentry Lee, Chief Engineer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
B. Gentry Lee has been the lead engineer for many of the most successful space missions in recent decades. Currently the Chief Engineer for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Solar System Exploration Directorate, he is also a successful science fiction writer and co-creator of the television series Cosmos. He offers a systematic approach to balancing innovation and risk in applying new technologies.
David McCandless, Data Analyst & Authority on Infographics
A brilliant mind known for his ability to translate the most complex data sets into easy-to-understand diagrams, David McCandless helps people see information in a new light. The author of Information is Beautiful, he is one of today’s leading authorities on infographics, and shares the vital role visualized data plays in helping to recognize patterns and make sense out of otherwise overwhelming data.
Steven Squyres, Principal Investigator of the Mars Rover Project Steven Squyres is a master of must-succeed, all-or-nothing high-tech innovation. He is best known as the face and voice of NASA’s mission to Mars and the pioneering drive across its surface by the two high-tech rovers “Spirit” and “Opportunity.” The author of Roving Mars, he speaks on leadership, managing creativity and risk, and the impact such a globally important mission will have on the future of business.
David Suzuki, Professor Emeritus at University of British Columbia David Suzuki is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster. He has written and hosted several acclaimed television series on science and has penned a number of influential books. A forceful spokesperson on climate change and sustainable ecology, he speaks on science and the environment.
James McLurkin, Robotics Inventor
James McLurkin is a world leader in the field of robotics and specializes in multi-robot systems, or ‘swarm’ robots. Included in Time magazine’s “Rise of the Machines” feature as one of five leading robotics engineers, McLurkin has advised Walt Disney Imagineering and other companies on this exciting emerging technology.
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FUTURISTS Jared Cohen, Director, Google Ideas
A master at finding creative solutions to age-old problems, Jared Cohen is known for his transformation of some of the innermost workings of the US government. Now the Director of Google Ideas, he is building relationships and linking resources in the public sector, utilizing technology to create realtime solutions to the complex problems facing businesses, organizations, and governments in the 21st century.
Michael Chorost, Expert on Human/Machine Integration
A technology theorist and authority on bionic bodies and transhumanism, Michael Chorost has a unique perspective: in 2001, he went completely deaf and had a computer implanted in his head to let him hear again. He has since shared his transformative experience in the award-winning Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human. He continues to tackle the integration of human and machine in his forthcoming book, World Wide Mind.
Ray Kurzweil, Inventor, Futurist & Entrepreneur
The author of several best-selling books, Ray Kurzweil is one of the leading inventors and futurists of our time. He is the principal developer of several important first-ever technologies and has received numerous prestigious awards. He is especially well known for his ideas on the exponential acceleration of technology.
David Houle, Futurist & Advisor
A sought after futurist and advisor who has spent over two decades in media and entertainment, David Houle is known for his innovative, ahead-of-the-curve, consistently accurate vision. Having worked for media heavyweights NBC and CBS, he also played a role as part of the senior executive team that created and launched MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, and CNN Headline News.
Jeremy Rifkin, President of the Foundation on Economic Trends
Jeremy Rifkin is one of today’s most sought after advisors on the impact of science and technology on society, the economy, and the environment. He has advised many corporate leaders, heads of state, and international organizations, and has written over a dozen best-selling books. He speaks on trends in technology and the global economy.
Michael Rogers, Futurist-in-Residence at The New York Times
Michael Rogers has pioneered major initiatives in interactive media and is Futurist-in-Residence at The New York Times. He led The Washington Post’s new media division and was general manager of Newsweek.com. Author of the popular column “Practical Futurist” on MSNBC.com, Rogers speaks on the key technologies driving change in this century.
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WEB 2.0 & SOCIAL MEDIA GURUS Sam Graham-Felsen, Chief Blogger, Obama for President
Sam Graham-Felsen is a pioneer in the rapidly growing field of emerging media, both as a strategic advisor and as the mind responsible for much of President Barack Obama’s online strategy. Skilled in using technology to share information in new ways, he helps organizations discover and capitalize on the power of customer engagement and word-of-mouth practices in marketing campaigns.
Evan Bailyn, Search Engine Optimization Expert
The CEO of First Page Sage, a search engine optimization and social media company, Evan Bailyn is a master of his craft, boasting a near-perfect record of leading client websites to top rankings in Google searches. A self-taught search engine expert whose clients include celebrities and Fortune 500 companies, he is at work on the forthcoming book Outsmarting Google.
Chris Brogan, Social Media Expert
Author of The New York Times bestselling Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust, Chris Brogan educates organizations on how social media technologies align with their strategies. In a customized presentation, he offers a comprehensive exploration of how such tools can be leveraged to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Soraya Darabi, Co-Founder, Foodspotting.com
At the young age of 23, social media maven Soraya Darabi became Manager of Digital Partnerships and Social Media at The New York Times. Now co-founder of Foodspotting.com, a geolocation-based mobile application, Darabi was recently recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business. She brings a unique understanding of the strategies and principles guiding the future of digital convergence.
Barry Libert, Author & Social Networking Authority
Barry Libert is a visionary and pioneer in the business application of Web 2.0 and its social technologies. He has published several books on the value of social networks, including his latest titled Social Media Rx. He speaks on how to profit from social media.
Dave Morin, Co-Inventor of Facebook Platform
The co-founder and CEO of Path, a mobile-focused Internet startup, Dave Morin is perhaps best known as the co-inventor of Facebook Platform. Instrumental in expanding the groundbreaking site’s capabilities, he played significant roles in product strategy, marketing, and management. Morin offers unique insights on innovation, uncommon marketing techniques, and developing a platform and open ecosystem for your product.
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